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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
4
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McDermot's reports18 to 20 hour days as staff fulfill orders from across the nation. A fresh 600 English stockings shipment arrives from London with boy and girl goods. The store touts cheap Sheffield cutlery, carving suits, knives, forks, and glassware, plus men and women’s footwear and skating items, all at low prices amid extensive stock clearances.
A carload of Stores arrived from the Gurney foundry last week and a second car of Celebrated Furniture from eastern factories is due about the 40th instant. Over $40,000 worth of goods in stock for selection. If not a customer, place a trial order. Trading with us means BUSINESS PLEASURE and PROFIT, as thousands of customers testify.
New Year wishes and community notes from Fort Steele to Nelson include a daily mail start after January 1 and a new business college opening January 1. St Paul’s services, skating rink, and a Christmas greeting to South Africa bound troops are mentioned along with a murder trial verdict and church programs. Local business, stock, and advertising notes close the item.
Personal notes list W C Wella MP traveling to Calgary and Golden en route to Spilliachene. J Y Wilkinson of Vancouver Province left for the coast. M J Quinlivan headed to Windermere. H Brindle of CPR summoned to Calgary for enrollment examination. RL Buxton appointed teacher at Abbots. others discuss travel for duty, work, or company over the holiday period.
The notice advertises a holiday gift of $500 in art items and urges customers to visit as a large consignment of crockery and glassware from the Old Country goes on sale. It promises a generous season wind up and stock arriving today for immediate purchase.
The Methodist Sabbath school held a crowded Christmas tree program in the church with Mr Boothby presiding. Recitations by Violet Pughe Thomas Frank Ethel Stephens Salina Johnston and a carol finale by children accompanied by EF Plowright singing The Soldiers of the Queen. Santa Diaz distributed gifts to all. Windermere public school also celebrated with a festive tree and a dance at Windermere Hotel for participants and guests alike.
In Revelstoke on the 27th, Rev. J. P. Westman of Golden marry Miss Jessie Sinclair of Golden public school. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. J. Thompson. The couple returned to Golden for a celebratory repast at the manse as friends wish them happiness and long life.
Donaliites recall a quiet Christmas as Dr Cross of Revelatoire visits Mr and Mrs Pitts. A Golden Masonic contingent arrived by "armstrong motor" for a late-night return journey with three professionals aboard. The group faced navigation quips and light misgivings before reaching Goldenward.
Curling notes list teams in the Presidents Vice President Competition and urge early start next week with subscription payments to the secretary. A public meeting in Columbia Hall at 6 this evening features Joséph Martin addressing the political situation. Also announced is Goden Rink Co Ltd annual general meeting on January 5th 1800 at two o clock for director elections.
Notice announces an application to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for an act to incorporate a company to construct operate and maintain telephone and telegraph lines across the province with power to acquire poles other works and to borrow money and mortgage the company assets. Dated December 15 1680 by J R Brown solicitor. Also lodge details of Rocky Mountain Lodge No 84 Oddfellows and meeting notices in Golden with officers U Pearce G W Ll Houston Y G Wood secretary.
Notice states an application will be made to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia for an act to incorporate a Saray with power to construct operate and maintain telephone and electrical works in East Kootenay. It seeks powers to lay lines across streets highways and to acquire lease purchase or amalgamate with existing telephone lines, and to obtain lands buildings and rights as needed. Dated October 10 1801. Harvey & Macarter Solicitors for the Applicants.
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