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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
4
A brief note highlights staff updates and teamwork as a coordinated push to align crowds and operations across the organization. The message emphasizes collective effort and streamlined staff guidance to ensure consistent audience experience.
McDermot's reports long hours filling orders from across regions as 500 real English Xmas Stockings arrive direct from London. The store promotes cheap carving sets from Sheffield, tableware, pocket cutlery, knives, forks, spoons, and a range of novelties to suit every budget, urging customers to shop now for holiday needs.
A carload of Stores received from the Gurney foundry last week and another car of Celebrated Furniture from eastern factories expected soon. Over $40,000 worth of goods in stock to select from. If not already a customer, place a trial order. Trading with us means business pleasure and profit, as thousands of customers testify.
Local notes report progress on the fire hall, church services, and community events. Missing or garbled items reference a fencing tournament, a miners’ union meeting in Moyie, Christmas services, the British Columbia Gazette under new management, and a humorous note about a doctor’s third marriage. An incident recounts a snow plow derailment with minor injuries and a tale of war poetry recognition.
Golden residents prepare for Christmas with visits from J McNaughtlina in Winnipeg and Thomas O'Brien bound for Calgary. Local names include J Mckensid of Firlands and W C Wella M P P back in town. Fresh oysters and imported goods appear at Dainard Holland's while J Pimt of Vancouver explores new electric plant plans.
The ERA surveys stores for holiday prep and finds merchants staging impressive displays. Gulden glows with brisk sales and scene lighting. H. G. Parson praises window dressing while Hull Bros & Co and Dainard & Holland showcase a wide range of goods from assorted chinaware to jewelry and groceries. The July-like decor signals strong holiday anticipation and inviting stock across venues.
Fragmentary notices record marriages or deaths in Golden region. The text mentions a Mrs Pearce of Golden and a Mrs Bacon of Ottawa with unclear dates and spouses, reflecting period notices without full details.
From our Own Correspondent Merry Xmas to Tas Ena announces a weekly Rogers Pass Truth. The piece praises Troining and notes Britons Tom Swreney and Willian Armatrong as enthusiastic locals while lampooning others. The writer references nationality loyalty and support for South Africa, ending with a cheeky line about having the right stuff.
The Rocky Mountain Lodge No. 94 Odd Fellows Hall in Golden invites attendance every Wednesday at 8 p.m. The advertisement notes welcoming visitors and lists C. Pearce as G W and Houston as secretary along with other formal titles.
Notice is given that Ivan Hat will apply to the Native Assembly of British Columbia at its next session for an Act to authorize a company to construct, maintain, and operate an electrical works and telecommunication line in the District of Kootenay and connected districts. The act would permit crossing highways and streets, erecting poles, and acquiring or selling property as needed to establish a telegraph and electrical system. Dated October 10, 1807. Harvey & McQuarter, Solicitors for the Applicant.
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