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Newspaper
Nakusp Ledge
Location
Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1894
Page
5
Last Saturday at a Three Forks dance R Carlin seized a loaded rifle at Lemon's store and fired at Bert Crane, missing him. Carlin was arrested and moved to Nelson on Monday for trial.
Word reached town early this week that rancher Sandusky of the lower narrows is missing after leaving his ranch a month ago for Fire Valley. Friends fear he was drowned when his boat was stove in by drift ice and disappeared beneath the surface.
Mr and Mrs J Martin celebrated the second wedding anniversary at the Nakusp House on Friday night with about 20 guests. Guests received many gifts and the party enjoyed card playing and dancing until 4 am. A midnight collation featured seasonal delicacies and numerous toasts praised the hosts.
The Local Legislature item estimates an expenditure of 31 000 for erecting a Nakus schoolhouse. Trustees express surprise yet gratitude as the existing school building, funded by public subscription, may be repurposed for church or general civic gatherings. A central town lot could be bought for a larger, more commodious structure.
The town lacks proper desks and the planned schoolhouse will greatly improve appearance. Captain W E Nesbitt of the Lytton travels to San Francisco for the Midwinter Fair. Pete Larson files a mechanic lien against the Nelson and Fort Shepard Railway for 328031.55.
J Fred Hume announces his candidacy for the Legislative Assembly from West Kootenay District subject to convention action to be held in Nelson on April 12. The notice is dated January 10, 1894.
A fragment lists items including canned vegetables and fruits dried fruits syrups fancy toilet soaps cigars and tobaccos with names Bae ee Alour Cote and Ja meat Diserilis among entries.
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