15 Dec 1896
Page 2
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Newspaper
Nanaimo Semi Weekly Mail
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1896
Page
2
A muddled tale recalls a drunken farmer named Brown with a white horse and a cow, a misfitted harness, and a shocking domestic mishap as his wife discovers a man’s boots at Miss Starch’s door. The scene shifts to Miss Screech and Mrs Smellie spreading scandal about Miss Starch, hinting at a lurid bedroom intrigue.
A hotel row over alleged immorality centers on Miss Starch as boots outside her room ignite accusations from Mrs. Smellie and Miss Screech. The plot reveals Miss Starch planted the boots to deter burglars, leading to expulsion from the Association and a libel suit, ending with her disillusionment about social purists.
The Independence Club of Canada, about five months old in Montreal, reports over 200 members and a flourishing financial and social footing. Aiming for Canada’s independence from Great Britain by peaceful means, the group adopted a constitution and by laws at a secret Monday meeting. Ontario chapters and a potential March convention to federate groups are noted, with organizers active in Eastern townships. Members discuss incorporation while advertisers offer a special rate on the Weekly Globe through 1897.
Brantford heard plow manufacturers urge lower taxes on raw materials at a tariff commission session. Mr. Cockshust favored free trade including raw materials as a solution. The report also notes other varied items from Canada and the United States, including local incidents and corporate plans.
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