15 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Penticton Press
Location
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
1
Local residents include R. V. Clement opening a Vernon law office and many travel, visits, and arrivals in Penticton. Fire brigade actions, school flags, and a growing regional sports scene frame a busy week with social events and upcoming intercity notices.
Vancouver Aug 10 Locally little change in the C P R strike. Strikers secured temporary work and the union's local committee released a statement outlining grievances. The company posted April rules denying union rights and refused hearings in Winnipeg. Arbitration under Lemieux Act failed, prompting the strike to press for recognition rather than higher wages. The union says management blocked any grievance committee discussions.
List of Vernon Fall Fair honors with cups and prizes for fruit displays, vegetables, livestock, poultry, butter, and district exhibits. Names include Price Ellison M P P, Fred Lynch, Hudson's Bay Co, Bank of Montreal, P Burns, W H Keary, Coldstream Estate Ltd, Leyritz Nursery, M J Henry, Okanagan Nursery, Washington Nursery Co, Vernon News Co, and Local Council of Women among others.
The Naramata Amateur Athletic and Aquatic Association will hold a regatta on Thursday August 20 starting at 2 PM. First and second land prizes will be awarded.
Esteemed citizen John Day died Monday at noon after months of illness. He was known for noble character and quiet piety. The funeral was held Tuesday at 3 pm at the church with Rev. J. A. Cleland officiating and pallbearers including P. H. Kraut and Chas. Were. His brother Edward Day endured his long illness with devotion, leaving two sisters in Ontario and Virginia to mourn.
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