Steamer Idaho and Nanaimo notices in Courier
The Nanaimo Courier reports the steamer Idaho will sail from Portland to Nanaimo and Sound ports on May 2. It notes local officials including Justice of the Peace Chas. F. Bishop of Alberni. Also covers licenses, building work, a runaway horse incident, a drum smash mystery, the Robert Dunsmuir schedule, a false Free Press rebuttal, a whisky bull tale, and a grand institute hall supper with 75 couples and elaborate menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Portland
Nanaimo
Sound
Free Press
Courier
E. & N. Railway
Palace Hotel
Heavenly Bodies Light Up City Streets
Residents on the streets at 11:30 PM witnessed a grand meteor that flashed from the sky and hovered briefly above the Bas tion before rising again and disappearing into space. The dazzling event brightened the night and drew curious locals to the scene.
Around Town in Nanaimo Delights and Politics Drollery
An observant glance at Nanaimo flower gardens and orchards graces this column, praising John Pawson’s Fitzwilliam street display. The writer mingles town pride with political satire, recalling a failed mayoral bid in Dakota and praising Nanaimo’s three portly aldermen, Peck, Baker, and Abrams, as good natured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
John Pawson
Fitzwilliam Street
British Columbia
Peck
Baker
Abrams
M, Dasu
Letters From The People Critiques Nanaimo Free Press
Korrot Corrien accuses the Nanaimo Free Press editor of biliousness and poor news coverage. The letter mocks the paper’s semi weekly ad funded model, questions pricing and readership, and contrasts it with another local paper offering more news for less. It mentions the MC staff invitations to drink and laments the editor’s alleged thirst and reduced favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korrot Corrien
Nanaimo Free Press
Nanaimo
Wellington
The
Free Press
M. C
Special Notices and Local Sale Promos at Bullock's
Special notices advertise a 50 cent bottle Japanese Catarrh Cure from T R Morrow Vancouver B C and a big clearance at Arthur Bullock's with dry goods millinery and mens furnishings sold at cost. The seller argues small towns see through price gimmicks, noting crowds at Bullock's daily and urging customers not to miss the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Morrow
Vancouver
B.C
Arthur Bullock’s
Bullock's
Boschee's German Syrup Promoted for Lung and Throat Ills
An advertising item warns that throat and lung diseases kill most people and that tubercle germs invade the body. It claims a cold left untreated may lead to death and urges immediate use of Boschee's German Syrup for rapid relief at first signs of throat, lung, or nostril trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Dentist from Victoria to visit Nanaimo for three days
Dr A C West of Victoria will be in Nanaimo Saturday evening April 27 and stay three days. Those needing dental work should call early for appointments. All operations are first class and teeth extracted without pain using no gas or ether. Private Parons Central Hotel. April 21-30.
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A. C. West
Victoria
Nanaimo
Central Hore
Victoria Visitors and Local Officials Transit Through City
J Mitchell of Victoria arrives from Comox. Supt H B Roycrall and Detective Dunstan travel from Alberni to Victoria. Alderman Jas Abrams and W I Norris from the Free Press and W J Osterhout of the Central Hotel ride in. Osterhout praises booming Sound cities. Joseph Reid of Mutual Life Insurance leaves Nanaimo pleased with local advertisement and expects to return in 30 to 60 days.
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J. Mitchell
Victoria
Comox
H. B. Roycrall
Dunstan
Rom Alberni
Jas. Abrams
The
Free Press
W. J. Osterhout
Central Hotel
Osterhout
Uncle Sam
Joseph Reid
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Nanaimo
Courier
Notable Jews in New South Wales Leaders and Figures
The Jewish population in the Australian colonies is estimated between 13 000 and 14 000 with most in New South Wales. In Sydney prominent figures Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General in London, and Julian Solomons QC are highlighted for public service and legal influence.
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Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Sydney
Saul Samuel
Julian Solomons
Q. C
Saul
London
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Todal
Chas. F. Bishop
Alberni
Nanaino
Spears
East
East Wellngton Coal Company
Dr. Walker
B. Aaronson
Tom Bell
Roxie
Wreky Courier
Weeely Courier
Robert Dunsmuir
New Westminster
Wouch
Terra Firma
D. Mclaren
Mclaren—Ross Lumber Company
M. King
Mclaren
Johnson Street
R. Dunsmuir
Buzz
Politicos
Dakota
Tremain
Foster Bros
HB. C
J. Hy. Eilbert
Boots
PTC
OSB
Little Wonder
J. Hy. Hilbert
Haslem & Lees
Ap23
Haslem & LE
Hudson's Bay Coy
Victoria, B.C
Fraser Street
Bastione
R. J. Wenborn
WM. Baddock
BR Fraser
Bullock’s Brick Block
Crescent
Aaronson & Co., Clothiers and Outfitters
Sion Credit and Protective Association
Main U Street
Winnipeg
Man
O. F. Contins
Perv Minis
Courten
J. Maeert
Courier Printing and Publishing Go
W. E.N
Comin Office
Russell McDonald & Co
Chop and Oyster House
Long Bridge
2. C
Singer
San Francisco
Bastion
J. Hilbert
Walter Wilson
W.H. Philpott
Wymond Walkem
Goroner
Province of
Brit
Walter ‘Wilson
Commercial St
Jas, G. Fairburn
Boot & Shoemaker
IAS
Bastion Street
Hilbert
T. Davis
M.D. C.M
Smith’s
Commercial Street
B. G
JH. Pleace
TOOLS
Victoria Crescent
B. C
Zoo
T. L. Browne & CO
Joee Box
Bullock's Brick Block
Dune 1St
B. Aaronson & CO
Delmonico Restaurant
H. Dempsey
TEFE
Vancouver Coal Mining
Southfield
Esplanade
South Field
Howe
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