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Newspaper
Nanaimo Courier
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1889
Page
4
The Nanaimo Courier notes downtown carrier changes under A. E. Phasis to ensure regular delivery, warns of possible initial mistakes with new staff, mentions a city drink offer at Central Hotel, and lists a string of local items including prayer meeting reschedule, a false capture report, brick loss, a real estate sale, a race match, a death, and community events.
A sensational Chicago based report claims a wealthy English syndicate will oversee all ballet girls in the west with Chicago as its hub. Three thousand dancers would be salaried or partially so and placed under orders. Other items note a Seattle versus West Windsor race won by Smith, a Port Townsend baseball tournament with $600 prize, a gun accident at North Bend, and updates on Victoria hospital and Canadian rail interests.
A reader urges Nanaimo as the proper shipping point for coal from Northfield mines and calls for public meetings. A second letter analyzes Vancouver Island’s mineral prospects from the San Juan river to Mount Lazar, urging practical development, risk awareness, and rail-friendly prospecting to attract capital. Both letters advocate active civic and provincial support for mining and economic expansion.
The bark Carrollton and the J C Potter load coal at the port while the Costa Rica Wilna and Gen Fairchild are en route or loading. From Vancouver the steamer R Dunsmuir arrives with passengers and freight. Telegraphic arrivals include Rider Adriatic Lelia and others from Bremen, New York, Liverpool and Hamburg. The Firemen's Picnic at Nanaimo promises a large turnout with a procession, Band, sports, refreshments, dancing and a fireworks display at 9 pm. admission is 50 cents.
Under the auspices of No 2,1 0.6 yard Lodge a Nanaimo Templars concert promises strong patronage with local amateurs performing songs recitations and pianoforte pieces. Admission 75 cents front seats 50 cents back. Fire near Marewood Mine surveyors report serious bush fires destroying timber and vegetation on Harewood estate. Deer plentiful and grouse abundant as the camp movements continue.
Sporting circles buzz over a 260 dollar side race at the Driving Park today between Stock Watson and McIntyre. One light spring wagon may be the deciding factor in the distance race. Most public money bets on McIntyre, but Watson is favored by sports. Also note G H Blakeway & Co. received a large consignment of drugs and perfumes yesterday. jy21-1m, Apply to.
The HONOR lieutenant governor announces appointments including Joux Rogson provincial secretary and minister of mines, Verxon chief commissioner of lands and works, Hursen minister of finance and agriculture, Davie governor general, Poorey president of the executive council, and Towsley deputy registrar for New Westminster. Also the Poodle Dog Restaurant offered for sale with purchaser trials available on request.
Peck's Elotel run by T. Peck offers first class accommodations in every respect with careful attention to guest comfort and service.
Samuel Greer proclaims that buyers should avoid Lot 526 in Group One after BC court disputes and a 1889 notice. He asserts no title has been confirmed and warns that Angus and Smith hold no valid claim until sanctioned by the Legislature. He advertises remaining corner flats with coal prospects despite legal challenges.
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