Wellington on Run Charters Collier to Carry BC Lumber
After years of idleness the Wellington owned by Canadian Collieries Ltd. is chartered for a Atlantic cargo run. She will haul about 1,200,000 feet of British Columbia fir from Genoa Bay to New York, via Panama, under Capt. Melville F. Cutler. The ship has undergone overhaul at Union Bay and is expected to berth Genoa Bay today and sail late month.
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Wellington
Canadian Collieries (Dunsmuir) Ltd
Atlantic
British Columbia
Genoa Bay
New York
Victoria
Panama
Melville F. Cutler
Cutler
Lorne
San Juan Island
Union Bay
San Francisco
Esquimalt Harbor
North Pacific
Garden hose and sprinkler stock held by Tarbell Sons
C. H. Tarbell and Son advertise a good stock of garden hoses and sprinklers available for purchase. The notice emphasizes ample supply for customers seeking irrigation gear.
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C. H. Tarbell and Son
Bible Lectures by W F Crawford in Cumberland Hall
Sunday evening at 8 o'clock a lecture on Where are the Dead by Mr William F Crawford of Vancouver. Monday June 7 he continues with The Living and the Dead what is their only Hope. Free seats no collection.
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Cumberland Hall
Wm. F. Crawford
Vancouver
Grace Methodist Church Service Tomorrow
The Grace Methodist Church will hold services at 11 a m with an illustrated sermon on Candles for children. In the evening the Pastor’s closing sermon of the present tenure will be preached from Watch ye Stand fast in the Faith Quit you like men Be strong Let all that you do be done in love.
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Grace Methodist Church
Atilla.m
Swanson’s Body Found After Oyster River Tragedy
The body of Hans Swanson, one of three drowned at Oyster River on May 23, was recovered on Tuesday morning by Richard Coe Sr. An inquest at Courtenay returned a verdict of accidental drowning.
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Hans Swanson
Oyster River
Richard Coe, Sr
Courtenay
Royal Bank staffer on two week Victoria Sound points vacation
William McFadyen of the Royal Bank staff tours Victoria and Sound points for a two weeks vacation. A writ by A. G. Reid targets W. Hodgson and G. B. Leighton over alleged slander at Courtenay. Union Bay residents plan Dominion Day celebrations with a lively committee. Rev Henry Wilson of Langley to succeed Rev Wm Elliott at Grace Methodist Church.
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William McFadyen
Royal Bank
Victoria
Sound Points
A. G. Reid
W. Hodgson
G. B. Leighton
Courtenay
Henry Wilson
Langley
Wm. Elliott
Grace Methodist Church
Nanaimo's May Misfortunes Mark a Grim Record
The Nanaimo Herald notes a string of May disasters from 1887 explosions to pithead fires and mine strikes. The latest Reserve Mine blast adds to the ominous pattern feared by longtime residents and workers.
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Nanaimo
Nanaimo District Customs Returns for May
The May customs totals for Nanaimo District reach 4783.26 with Port totals led by Nanaimo at 8456.84. Other ports report Alberni 16.29 Chemainus 75.84 Comox 15.46 Courtenay 40.28 Cumberland 565.45 Duncan 204.21 Ladysmith 81.69 Port Alberni 95.56 Union Bay 281.51.
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Nanaimo
Alberni
Chemainus
Comox
Courtenay
Cumberland
Duncan
Ladysmith
Port Alberni
Union Bay
At Home Red Cross Tea Draws Small Town Support
An At-Home event at the Presbyterian Manse for the Red Cross Fund drew about 75 attendees and raised 29 dollars 50 cents. J. E. Stillman will base Courtenay as headquarters. S. Wellington left Union Bay for lumber bound for New York. David Stephenson visited on official business. Searle Sherwin underwent surgery. Stewart Cup baseball serials start Sunday with Bevan versus City and Courtenay hosting Union Bay.
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Red Cross Fund
Presbyterian Manse
G.w.clinton
John Frame
Bevan
City
Courtenay
Union Bay
Bevan Recreation Park Hosts Community Sports Program
Bevan Recreation Park showcases upgrades including flag poles and seating as the Bevan Athletic Association outlines an events day. Children and ladies races are planned along with men's contests, a tug of war, football activities, a dance in the evening, and an ambulance demonstration under district rules. The committee may add events to boost the day’s success.
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Bevan Recreation Park
Bevan Athletic Association
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Mines
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Swanson
RED Cross
J. E. Stillman
J. R. Lockard
Canadian Collieries
Dunsmuir), Ltd
David Stephenson
Searle Sherwin
Peter Sherwin
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