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Newspaper
Nakusp Ledge
Location
Nakusp, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1894
Page
2
The piece humorously lists thanksgivings for small blessings in Nakusp and Palouse country including stable silver prices, surviving weather and forest fires, avoiding crime, and continuing publication with a yearly subscription of $2. It preserves a local tone while noting prosperity and endurance.
Hon D W Higgins is unanimously chosen speaker again signaling integrity and impartiality as governing themes for the Local House. Present indications suggest continued steady leadership and fair proceedings.
Readers consider a plan to issue clear deeds to property holders who build on their lots in New Denver to boost the town and counter balance government-held lands. The Seventh Parliament of British Columbia opened with a speech stressing mining, Fraser Valley floods, and railway extensions amid opposition to the British Pacific scheme.
The menu features Blue Point Oysters and Oysters with sauce ala ardin, stuffed salmon with egg sauce, chicken fricassee, and Tutti Frutti sherbet. It lists beef and pork roasts, venison jelly, goose with preserved tomatoes, and a young turkey with dressing, plus vegetables, pies, puddings, and a tea service. The bar offers select wines, liquors, and cigars under a proprietress.
Special Assizes for Terminer and General Gaol Delivery in Kamloops were adjourned from spring and fixed for dates in 1894 by Mr Justice Walkem.
The notice lists weekly train times from Robson to Revelstoke on Wednesdays and Sundays at 6 pm and from Revelstoke to the Spokane network on Tuesdays and Fridays at 4 am. It also notes Saturday departures from Robson at 4 am and from Northport at 1 30 pm with connections north and south.
The JXASLO Route-STR. Nelson schedule lists departures from Nelson on Monday at 4 p.m. and Wednesday 5 40 p m with Thursday 4 p.m. and Saturday 5 40 p m. Kaslo to Nelson departures occur Sunday 7 8 a m Tuesday 3 a m Thursday 8 a m Friday 3 a m with connections to Spokane and southbound points via the Nelson and Fort Sheppard Railway.
Nelson BC and Kaslo connections with Great Northern Railway operate on Tuesdays and Fridays with specific departure times. Bonner's Ferry to Nelson and Kaslo runs Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:10 am. Schedule may change without notice. for tickets and rates visit company offices in Nelson.
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