Nanaimo Courier Updates Local Subscriptions and Events
The Nanaimo Courier notes new city carrier A B Plasra will collect subscriptions and urges timely complaints to the office. It reports school resumes August 19 at St Anns Convent, a correction on ravine tender proposer and Ald Nightingale, cricket plans Vancouver vs Westminster at Hastings August 24, possible Nanaimo match, Albatross engine accident near Port Townsend, and a friendly Nanaimo cricket match against C Battery Club with lineup and arrival details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corricr
A. B. Plasra
Vancouver
Westminster
Hastings
Nanaimo
Victoa
Columbian
C’’ Battery Cricket Club
Nanaimo Cricket Club
Hodgson
Dainen
Thompson
Soden
Wilkinson
E. Potts
Cruickshank
Calverly
Creighton
J. Harvey
Watson
Battery Club
Fragmented Vancouver news items mix humor and dire events
A jumble of notes reports fish runs on the Fraser river, a lynching case verdict, social quips, royal chatter, a public dinner for Edgar Dewdney, and local gossip. It mentions the Kamloops Seafires, Nanaimo hose team, a Bow Street prisoner with a tame mouse, furniture ads, and ship Dart’s damaged condition. Major Peters and Mr. Drake are named in a game preservation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston & Co
Fraser River
Kamloops
Donald Trath
New Westminster
Prince of Wales
Earl of
Edgar Dewdney
Dewd‘ney
Cariboo
Ilyaek Hose
Tacoma
Nanaimo
Bow Street
Selil
Central Hotel
Maybrick
Tom O'Connell
Dart
New Zealand
Chin Fook
Dan Yok Tong
Hong Wah Ting
Shing Wah Tong
Lee Fook
Society For the Preservation of
Victoria
Major Peters
Mr. Drake
Speedy Trials Act applies in Todd case
W Todd a colored man who recently escaped from a chain gang pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two months extra imprisonment under the Speedy Trials Act. He admitted he and an accomplice Brown removed shackles with improvised tools and hid the method, the tools built from an old knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P
W. Todd
Todd
Brown
County Court Judgments Include Damages for Unlisted Items
The court ordered Mrs Gauthier to receive $50 plus costs for unlawfully seized items not listed in the bill of sale while J Hilbert could reclaim authorized property. Other cases awarded small sums ranging from $7.50 to $120 after disputes over work on a wagon and brick yard belongings. The proceedings mention Mr Yarwood, Mr McElmen, and Mr Thompson as counsel.
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Mr. Yarwood
Mr. McElmen
Leballister Amd Thompson
Gauthier
Thompson
Yarwood
R. Craig YS
Jones
Gillesmie
Gillespia
Mr. McKinnen
Naughty swim tale from Lorren Johnny
A comical adolescent diary entry recalls a trip to the Millstream with brother Ned sister Jessie and Jim. The narrator notes encounters with Nellie and an elderly chaperone as he teaches swimming and shares playful tickling and flirtatious moments with Nellie. The entry ends with a hint of a continuation.
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Johnnie
Ned
Jessie
Jim
Ami Dorg
Nellie
Bill
Garl
Theim
Lorren Jomnnie
Local Furniture Dealer Advertises Piano Installments
Having been appointed Sole Agent in Nanaimo for the piano and organ lineup of W. Pell & Co. and Carl Ronisch of Dresden, J Sehl offers installment plans or generous cash discounts. Visit Corner Commercial and Church Streets for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanaimo
W. Pell & Co
Akso Carl Ronisch
Dresden
J. Sehl
Corner Commercial & Church Sts
Personal Notes From Victoria Visit and Local Arrivals
A string of social updates details Mr H N Elliott of Elliott Publishing Company arriving from San Francisco via Victoria seeking a Nanaimo lithographic view but proceeding to Vancouver. Also listed are Dr W W Walkem and Dr Hartman to Victoria, J H Pleace and T Harris to the capital, George Howe and wife departing the Central Hotel for Victoria, and I Lewis and P Schumacher arriving by noon. Names connected with Palace Hotel Windsor House Royal Motel and other local venues are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Elliott
Elliott Publishing Company
San Francisco
Cal
Ile
Victoria
Nanaimo
Vancouver
Dunsmuirs
W. W. Walkem
Dr. Hartman
J. H. Pleace
T. Harris
Capital
George Howe
Royal Motel
Shipping Notes at Wellington Port
The Rufus E Wool arrived yesterday and is discharging ballast to load coal for San Francisco Wellington. J Potter completed coal cargo and sailed for San Francisco yesterday. Robert F Kerr hulk loading coal for Vancouver. Steamer Wellington bound to load coal for San Francisco. Wilna loading coal for San Francisco. Gen Pairchild and Bundaleer headed to load coal at this port. Empire on way to load coal. From Vancouver steamer Robt Dunsmuir arrived yesterday with freight and passengers I M McDonough T Tenay. Consignees Hirst Bros J Garner Mrs Hopkins and Drake.
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Rufus E. Wool
San Francisco
Wellington
J . Potter
Robert F. Kerr
Vancouver
Bart Wellington
Wilna
San. Francisco
Gen. Pairchild
Bundaleer
Empire
Robt
Dunsmuir
Capt
Rodgers
Dolby
I M McDonough
T Tenay
Hirst Bros
J Garner
Hopkins
Drake
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Anns Convent
Weekly Courier
Ald. Mahrer
Bastion’ Street
Ald. Nightingale. Ee
W. H. Routledge
International College
Switzerland
Vor Particane
P.O. Victoria
Gr. Howe
Hall
U. S. Fish Commission
Alaska
Port Townsend
Tageart Brov
Campbell & Foreman
Salt Spring Island
Vancouver Island
Taggart Bros
Courier
Rey
Roberts
Salt Spring
Mae
H. Py
John Weiland
Shipping News
W. RB. Roberts
Commercial
A. R. Johnston & Co
Newcastle
Mill Stream Bridge
A. E. Planta
A. V, Hirst
Ontario
Notary Public of
British Columbia
Smith's Block
Commercial Street
Nanamo
B.C
Planta
Nanaimo Gus
Irving Street
Davis
Arthur Bullock
NL. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Organ Fund
Naturday
Excelsior Nakers
Manson
Haliburton Street
A. Anderson
Albert Street
James Eliarvey
Chas. Dexheimer
Watchmaker & Jeweler
Lion Root & Shoe Store
Pioneer Steam Brick Yard
Coughlan & Mason Propretorsr
P.O. Box, Iio
Woaalter Wilson
Walter Wilson
Commercial St
Windsor House
Church Street
B. OC
H. Dempsey
NEW
Southfield
Esplanade
South Field
Hilbert
J.hilbert
Singer
J. Hilbert
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