11 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1896
Page
1
The offering states that either option will be delivered to Golden with carriage paid on receipt of the price. The text emphasizes transfer of ownership and shipping charges being covered by the buyer upon payment.
In the matter of James M. Rogers deceased the Kootenay County Court orders sealed tenders for Lot 108 Group 1 near Windermere East Kootenay to be opened noon Tuesday February 18 1896. The property includes 90 cultivated irrigated acres 60 fenced pasture 250 arable acres suitable for irrigation with a frame dwelling and outbuildings. Terms and details from J F Armstrong Official Administrator Donald B C.
Golden lies on the Canadian Pacific Railway main line at the Columbia River steamboat landing. It serves as the mineral and commercial center of eastern British Columbia with the Golden Smelting works, the Upper Columbia Navigation Co. and a booming lumber industry. It is the distributing point for the Columbia and Kootenay Valleys renowned for scenery and mineral wealth.
Local jottings report the curlers ball fixed for the 23rd and a concert shortfall due to missing instruments. G B McDermot's advertises new silks, 2000 pairs of boots and slippers, and a large 1896 footwear stock. A mining talk and ore displays at Columbia House invite reader examination. Wedding plans surface amid jokes on marriage certificates.
The verse urges caution with New Year resolutions and self reliance. It notes the folly of relying on strength alone and warns that youth may fail despite good intentions. It counsels seeking agreeable companionship while remaining strictly proper, as charming girls offer variety yet remain pleasant.
The Golden Curling Club hosts its Second Annual Ball inviting ladies and gentlemen from Donald Field and nearby towns for an evening social on Thursday the 28th.
The writer notes that both the Christmas and New Year large dinners were graced by ladies, a first for these social gatherings. They hope this trend continues, believing the gentler sex will elevate and refine the community at future events.
Provincial Revenue Tax and taxes under the Assessment Act are due for 1896 in the Donald Division East Kootenay district. Taxes payable at the Court House Golden with rates showing early and late payment penalties including real property wild land and personal property charges. Assessor and Collector Golden dated January 2 1896.
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