Revelstoke Births and Tragedy Reported
Horses At Revelstoke on Tuesday Aug 5 to Mr and Mrs A Hobson a son. Died at Revelstoke Tuesday Aug 6 the Carby daughter of Mr and Mrs Cooke drowned in the Columbia River aged 9 years 3 months 20 days.
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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
8
Horses At Revelstoke on Tuesday Aug 5 to Mr and Mrs A Hobson a son. Died at Revelstoke Tuesday Aug 6 the Carby daughter of Mr and Mrs Cooke drowned in the Columbia River aged 9 years 3 months 20 days.
Local items report J. D. Sibbald's Friday boat trip to the Big Bend and multiple visits to Halcyon and St Leon hot springs. Excursions on the s s Revelstoke, school reopenings and staff shifts, church plans, mining prospects at Carnes Creek and Laforme Creek, and social events on the Recreation grounds.
The Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary thanked supporters after a successful season. Donations totaled 972.63 with 200 tied to twelve beds, plus value of hospital goods. District Nurse Anderson summarized 52 patient cases, and a new board of directors was elected with Wilkes replacing Brewster.
At the annual gathering the board expressed gratitude to directors for solid management. The Hon. Secy B R Atkins received special thanks for tireless work as secretary treasurer. Suggestions included beautifying hospital grounds with shade trees and launching a Hospital Sunday for the new board to consider.
At Friday evening's L T B lodge No 27 gathering Bro Ka Adair was elected W M replacing W G Birney who resigned due to removal. Sister Mrs Birney, who left by No 2 this morning to join her husband in Alberta, received a handsome cake basket from officers and members.
George S McCarter for Louise Leontine Graham and Gus Land files intend to apply within sixty days for a Certificate of improvements and Crown Grant for the Golden Eagle Mineral Claim in Ground Hog Basin Westr Western Kootenay District. Action under Section 37 must be started before such certificate is issued. Dated August 4, 1902.
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