British and Boer Forces Clash in Orange River Skirmishes
Despatch from Johannesburg dated December 21 reports sharp fighting in the Orange River and Transvaal colonies. British mounted infantry faced 800Boers and 40 natives near Begindrin, suffering heavy casualties. Further actions include DeWett's attack at Langberg where the British held the line, Damant counterattacks at Tafel Kop with heavy Boer losses and Allied prisoners.
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London
Lord Kitchen
Johannesburg
Orange River
Transvaal
Begindrin
Brux
Lord Kitchener
DeWett
Dartnell
Campbell
Langberg
Dac
M. Botha
Damant
Tafel Kop
Orange River Colony
Colonel Damant
Sly
Eyter
Nalel Kop
Danmit
Antil
Damaiio
Big Bend mica deal advances with Revelstoke capitalists
Revelstoke investors pay $1000 down to option ten claims in the Big Bend mica field. If surveys prove satisfactory, the company may buy the claims with original owners retaining an interest. Work resumes after snow clears. a Revelstoke steamboat line may serve the route, with Golden and Beaver as transfer points and new boat needs anticipated for next season.
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Big Bend
Revelstoke Capitalia
Messia
Kilpatrick
McCarter
Kincaid
Flint
W. Duinard
F. Deacon
C. Hatch
D. McDougal
O. D. Hoar
F. Halliday
Revelstoke
Golden- Big Bend
Columbia
Beaver
Golden
Paper price advances hit wrapping and newsprint
Wrapping paper manufacturers in Toronto and Montreal have agreed to raise prices by 25 cents per hundred pounds for Manilla brown and buckskin paper. Newsprint also rises to 3.12 dollars per hundred in small lots and 2.75 dollars in car lots.
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Toronto
Montreal
British Columbia hopes for cabinet representation and labor post
The Vancouver item notes BC Liberals expect cabinet seats with Senator Templeman named as a likely choice. Downe says Libs with strong claims exist, and if Laurier creates a Labor portfolio Ralph Smith may be selected. A separate political portfolio is discussed amid BC speculation.
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Ottawa
F. J. Deane
Kamloops
British Columbia
Templeman
Downe
Wilfrid Laurier
Dominion
Rilph Smith
Public School Examinations and Promotions Report
The west side school held a semi annual exam Friday amid decorated rooms and a varied program. Promotions to senior classes included John Blakley Staple Moodie Arthur Morgan and Leni McIntosh. Visitors attended and Christmas activities concluded with the National Anthem and gifts amid sickness affecting progress.
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John Blakley
Staple Moodie
Srd
Arthur Morgan
Leni McIntosh
Christias
Mte
Montgomery
Mrs. Robbins
Mabel Archer
Clara Chambers
Beverly Nattrass
Giorgs Woodland
Robin Miller
Irene Wilson
Maggie Macintosh
Harold Vow
Hel
Pou
Jas, Henderson
Flowrences Lorgin
Walter Wilssi
Mossoou Morgan
Harry Devon
Arthur Kenny
William Wonman
Jost Bacherland
Olive Milligan
Vera Chimbers
Peante James
Winifield Dawon
Blanche Bngilom
Vera Patnore
Bonspiel Dates Set By Curling Club
The Curling Club met in Columbia House parlors with President J. E. Griffiths presiding. The Bonspiel is planned for Thursday Friday and Saturday the 15th 17th and 18th with a committee of manage ment appointed to run it and new skip appointments to replace two members. A greeting was wired to W McNeish and a decorated broom was presented to the President. The event is expected to draw teams from Revelstoke Calgary and links from Nelson.
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Curling Club
Columbia House
J. E. Griffiths
Messrs. Allock
Warren
Parsons
F. W. Aymer
W. Alexander
Messers
J Pinkham
J. Lamontagne
W. McNeish
Prining
C.A. Warren
Nelson
Revelstoke
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Imperial Bank OF Canada
HowaAnp
T. R. Munrith
D. R. Winkik
RRST
Golden Branch
Gibe
Jas, Brapy, Dls, & Pls
M. Am'n
Inst
M.E
Golden and
Windermere
Lake Windermere
Findlay Creek
Kootena
P. A. Desormeau
Golden, B.C
Kicking Horse River
Court OF Revision
Kootenay
Ager HO
E. Griffith
Court of Revision and Appent
Olden
Kitchener
Merry Christmas
Nat Pit
H.G. Parson
Winnipeg
ParIs
Hudsons Bay Company
Itan
Rian
Hubsons
Revelstore
Steamboat
Joh Printing
Dua
Wavilion II
T. Reader
Miss Montgomery
Florence Morgan
Blinete Engblom
Pearl Milligan
W Weagan
Vara Patmore
T. Prissy
Vera Chaimbers
Walter Wilson
Olive Milligney
Mary Bulloc
May Miller
Nevta James Bya Gove
James Handerson
Bertin Rutherford
Winifred’ Deacon
Alice Autova
Harry Bullon
Junior L
Countland Daivard
Alfred Moroten
Maggie Ranch
Mela Wilson
Colonies
T. Kains
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