Steamship and rail connections from Nanaimo 1859 schedule
The Nanaimo Courier lists steamers Amelia Rainbow and Rowen Dunsmuir serving Nanaimo, Comox, Victoria, and New Westminster with midweek departures and returns. Weekly trains link Nanaimo to Victoria and Wellington with special Saturday services and extra afternoon departures.
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Nanaimo
Victotia
Vancouver
Stramer Rainbow
Westminster
Comox
Stramer Rowen
Dunsmuir
Nanamo
New Westminster
Postal Service Mails Close for Victoria and Way Stations
Notices show daily mail closures for Victoria and nearby stations at 8 AM and 12 20 PM for Wellington and 11 45 AM for Comox Alberni and other way stations with weekly Wednesday times.
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Victoria and Way
Evieneter
Wellington
Comox
Alberni and Way
Grand Display Millinery and Various Local Notices
Special notices advertise Richardson and Horners Grand Display Millinery on Wednesday April 3 89. J Wiennerir at Waxcorven Fur nture Warhorse sells carpets direct from manufacturers and rewerr poor mats from the Toronto Rubber Co. Prohibitions on riding fast Wellington Railway for East Wellington travelers. Riverside oranges new cabbages and fashion items at multiple shops. Vancouver Coal Mining and Land Co warns against timber theft. S M Robins Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson & Horner
J. Wienerr
Waxcorven Furnture Warhorse
Toronto Rubber Company
J. Hiner
Bastion Street
Nanaimo
Departure Bay
East Wellinging
Wellington
East Wellington Coal CO
Geo. Cavalsky
Vancouver Coal Mining and Land Co., Limited
S. M. Robins
Letters From the People Horror Courier Critiques Fire Drill Policies
A reader criticizes coverage of fire drill practices in mining camps and towns. The letter defends public drills, urges restraint on bell ringing at 12 noon, and raps officials for delaying reform while praising outspoken editorial stance. The author signs as A Quirr Boy.
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Horror Courier
Local and General News Highlights from the Nanaimo Paper
Reports of a man named Shearer breaking his jaw in the East Wellington colliery after a rock fall. A ten dollar reward is offered for cemetery graveflower thefts. Death at hospital due to typhoid fever for a Welsh native, burial this afternoon. A large pear incident at a local office, and remarks on marriages at a debating club. Coastal steamer Barbara Boscowits delivered boilers and bricks for canneries, with passenger and crew details. Construction awarded for Dr Praeger’s new residence on Front and Comox, housing plans by architect Mallandaine. Nanaimo Rogers Football Club shifts practice to Albert street swamp with uniformed members and an upcoming meeting. Perry Creek Co reports rich gold pocket with substantial recent wash-up gains and optimistic future.
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Shearer
East Wellington
George Cavaleky
Correr
Salt Spring Island
George
Dr. Praeger
Front Street
Comox Road
Maynard
Pleace
Mallandaine
Victoria
Nanaimo Rogers Foolhall Club
Wawthornthwaite
Albert Street
Hawthornthwaite
Comox North Island trip highlights thriving district and port
Special Correspondent details a Dunsmuir steamer voyage from Hirsts wharf to Comox and nearby islands. Passengers include the Comox Football Team and local notable figures. Describes Union Collieries wharf, coal exports, future railway and steamer service, farm prosperity, island settlements, and hospitality from local hosts.
Local residents mingle in town yesterday
Mr Joseph Bott returned to Trench Creek and Alex Swanfield from the Little Qualicum is in town. John Till of Cedar District was here yesterday. Mr J J Planta M went to Victoria by the morning rain. Mrs A Mercer and others traveled to the Capital. Additional arrivals and departures include TP Gable to Chaplains, S D Hope returning to Victoria, Mrs Harvey and Mrs Sell to Victoria, and mining managers Dansmuir and Chandler arriving from Victoria.
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Joseph Bott
Trench Creek
Alex. Swanfield
Little Qualicum
John Till
Cedar District
J. J. Planta
Victoria
A. Mercer
Millfpenny
W. Shia
R. Williams
TP. Gable
Cheplainus
D. Hope
Harvey
Sell
W. W. Tryon
Spokane
City
Ala
Johston
Johnson
George Hirst
Taglishmun’s River
James Dansmuir
Union Mines
Comox
W. 8S. Chandler
Hast Welington
Shipping News and Local Goods Advertisements
The America under Captain Gibson arrived from San Francisco to load coal for V C Co. The Wilna expected soon to load coal for V C Co. The Idaho delivered 109 tons of V C Co coal for Alaska. Ladies are urged to see Armur Boinock's huts. J Wilbert hires a top upholsterer to make beds lounges and parlor suites to be sold cheaper than city stores. Vancouver Furniture Warehouse.
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Vy. G. Co
America
Gibson
San Francisco
V. C. Co
Wilna
Idaho
V.C. Co
Alaska
Armur Boinock
S. J. Wilbert
Vancouver
Muddy streets and a dog with kettle tale
Street scene notes heavy mud and holes in sidewalks. A dog drags a tin kettle on its tail. Aquatic enthusiasts nearly capsize in the bay. A Ceday district rancher’s team runs away over Bastion bridge. Officials warn the bridge cannot be strained too often or it may subside.
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Ceday
Bastion Bridge
Church Notices and Lent Services Across Denominations
Catholic St Peter’s Wallace street Rev J Durant morning services every other Sunday at home and evening 7. Presbyterian St Andrew’s Pitt William street Rev James Millar morning 11 and evening 7 with Sunday school and prayer meetings midweek at 7 30. Methodist Rev Joseph Hall 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Sunday school and Bible class 2 p.m. Prayer Thursday 7 30. Episcopalian services 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev J B Good rector Sunday March 31 fourth Sunday in Lent 11 a.m. Matins sermon and Holy Communion Rest and Refreshment 3 p.m. Baptism 7 p.m. Evening Song and sermon Moral Blindness. Semi-Choral Special Lent Hymns. Church free to all.
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St. Peter's Wallace Street
J. Durant
and It
Mevhodt
Joseph Hall
Vrayer Meeting
J. B. Good
California towns drain as rush to New Eldorado grows
Advert reads that California cities are nearly emptied as crowds flood toward a New Eldorado beyond Ensenada. It directs readers to standard atlas for mineral region maps and notes sales by B. Lees in Central Tratel with advice to consult Covrien ads before shopping.
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California
Eldorado
Ensenada
Lower California
Standard
B. Lees
Central Tratel
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Amelia
Nanaiamo
Victor
Tam
Indaw
Welling
Ccesessees
Postal Service
George Cavalsky
Arthur Pullocks
Arthur Bullocks
Queen Cuor
W. H
Arthur Bulock
Nanaimo Cemetery
Salvation Army
Tiaae Rolvers
Antil YS Vents
Wales
Barbara Boscowits
North Pacific Canning Co
Balmoral Canning Co
I Inlet
Skeena River
Fort Simpson
Nang River
Boscowitz
Johnston's Wharf
North Parise Canning Co
Perry Creek
Perry Creek Co
Mch
Dansmuir
Hirst
Bob Wall
Ben Lees
Sharsehiuidh
Pride
Qualicum Tot
French Creek
Alberni
Vancouver Island
Hornby
Denman's Islands
Union Collieries
Fiost
Elk Hotel
George McDonald
Sam Cliffe
Lorne House
Denman
Ik House
Lorne
Knights of Pythias
W. S. Cheeny
Rogers
R. Dunsmuir
Capt. Rogers
L. Rogers
J. W. Rogers
W. Rogers
Pimbury
Richardson & Horner's
Shipping News
Paul
NEW Today
Canadian Pacific Rail’ Y
A. Shaw
F. W. Cook
C.E
B.C
Mar Jo
G. W. Bigger
Victoria, B.C
Afb Suh
Pacific Coast
New - York
Board OF Management
Nanaimo Hospital
Goth
J. Paw . Esq
By Quennell
D. Smith
George Cavalsey
S. ER
Olityy Markett
Hirst’s
W. D. Deeble, Prop
Russell McDonald & Co
Ghineral Dealers
Enders
Saturd Goth
Praeger
Edward Mallandaine
Bank of 1, C
James Harvey
Nanaimo, B. C
Clinton
Clintoy
Sea Onerbend
Mprell Reddie
Hance
IL. Browne & CO
Victoria Crescent
Spencer & Perkins
B. Aaronson & CO
Commercial St
Bastion
A. Br, Johnston & Co
Importers & Commission Merchant
Gordon
Hull
Pacific Coast Steamship
COMPA
THE
East Coast Steamship Company
Hie
Deveril Square
MacDonald
Just
J. H. Pleace
Nanaimo, B.C
Europe
Canada
United States
J. H. Hilbert
Qmercial Street
Britain
Continent
W. B. Dennison
Cg Ink Printing and Publishing Company
Nang
Robt, Tod
Casit Clothing
Stor B. Aaronson &Coo
Catholic Smoke Co
P.O
Ctoria
G. H. Blakeway& CO
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