City Improvement Pleas to Prevent Accidents on Sidewalks and Wharf
The Miner reports public concerns over sidewalk elevations and unsafe ends at Ward and Carbonate streets plus the Wharf holes on Winksthor. Citizens urge quick railings and repairs to prevent accidents and lawsuits amid city debt worries. The piece notes a one year sentence for three drunks and discusses local unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Street
Dr. Arthur
Opera House
Mr. Malone
Ward Street
Sluvey Street
Renure
Prov Lewis in Jall Arrival and Nelson Trial Highlights
Rossland miner reports frank Lewis and three companions arrived in Nelson as guests of Captain Fitzstubbs. Thomas Burns, the August 8 bartender hold up suspect, was sentenced to 18 months for robbery after警方 identified him. Frank Lewis and two others faced charges for malicious property distribution with disputed intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garutam
Srinkinye
Upisch
Garnham
Burns
Bartensters
A. H. MacNeill, Q
W. J Nelson
Lewis
Kelly
Peck
Nelson
Frank Lewis
Dominion
Rossland
Fitzstubbs
Thrrea
Thomas
Deswero
Steve Garnham
Circus
In- Ham
Northport
Kirkup
Spinks Emerson
Luke
J. Kelly
R. Peck
C P R Plans Snow Shed Expansion and Floating Wharf
The Canadian Pacific Railway will extend snow sheds between Bear Creek and Ilecillownet to reduce spring slides and traffic disruptions. They will hire over two hundred axemen and bridge carpenters for several days with free transport to site. A new floating wharf at Nelson yard, designed by Capt. Troup, features a scow hull, a 50 foot warehouse, and a movable bow platform, to be moved to Kaslo after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selkirks
Bear Creek
Ilecillownet
So Ag
Beastey
Lewis
Nelson
Aslo
Kaslo
Troup
Nelson Rifle Association Forms After Local Meeting
The Nelson Rifle Association is formed after a meeting at the old Miner office. Captain Hodgins presided as council was elected with A. E. Hodgins and George Beer among officers. The executive committee will oversee all matches while ranges improve and Saturday shoots draw attendees. Civilians may join by sending names to Secretary Beasley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Rifle Association
Miner Offiice
Capt. Hodgins
Nelson Rifles
A. E. Hodgins
George 8
Beer
R. W. Day
W. J. G. Dickson
C. M W. Beasley
N. T. McLeod
A. Tregillus
Shaw
J. Wadds
G. Lee
Lee
Association
Beasley Nile
Party blows 275 kegs of dynamite at Argenta blast
A group aboard the Red Star blasted 275 kegs of powder in a 45 foot tunnel at a rocky point near Argenta. The explosion shattered the rock, sending debris into the valley and clearing the way for the Great Northern railway. The party then returned to Kaslo after lunch at Mr Carlson's camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaslo
Argenta
G. A. Carlson
Great Northern Road
Lardo
Red Star
Major Montgomery
Tomlinson
George Reed
W. BE. Hodder
Geigrich
Sandners
Mx. Carlson
Godfrey Bandmasters and Royal Service Across Wars
The Godfrey family has long led military bands with roles in Waterloo Crimea and beyond. The current Grenadier Guards Bandmaster, praised by the late Prince Consort, led the regiment home from the Crimea and gained favor with the Queen who granted the rank of Lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Prince Consort
Grenadier Guards
Crimea
Dan
Waterloo
Jed
Horse Guards
Charles
Life Guards
Brrth
Dan Vracit and Guards Brigade Officers Ranked
A fragment notes Dan Vracit not too big for his boots while hobnobbing with jukes and earls and blue blood as officers are listed within the Brigade of Guards regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vracit
Dan
Local Notes and Personal News From Rossland and District
Mrs Procter received five more good sized wards at Balfour on Monday. The Nelson Bedlington Railway infant son had a serious relapse and is dangerously ill. Mr A Carrie’s daughter is seriously ill in Vancouver and he leaves for the Coast. Mr Drinkwater of the OPR visits Rossland and Nelson this week. Seventeen men left Rossland for Dauphin road work in Manitoba. Bank of Halifax appointments shift with L J Mackay replaced by Francis McGinn in Nelson. Rossland miners report a conspiracy speculation involving tramway extension and Great Northern routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMartin
Nelson Bedlington
A. Carrie
Vancouver
Carrie
Charles Drinkwater
Rossland
Nelson
Mrs. Drinkwater
Mr. Kelly
W. F. Robinson
Manitoba
Dauphin Road
McKenzie Mann
L. Craig
J. R Mackay
Merchant's Bank of
Halifax
Craig
Francis McGinn
Montreal
Mackay
Republic
Merchant’s Bank of Halifax
Jim’ Hill
Great Northern
Peters
P. R
Names in Hotels List Reflect Travel Notes
A fragmented hotel directory lists numerous personal names and towns across North America including Rossland Spokane Vancouver Detroit Toronto Victoria Trail Milwaukee and Cranbrook with several initials and titles indicating guests or residents. The fragmentary OCR suggests a roster of individuals linked to various hotels.
Eye Comfort Spectacles Guaranteed Perfect in Fit and Focus
The store promises exact fit and precise focus for all spectacles and lenses. Customers can expect a guaranteed comfort level and reliable visual clarity with every purchase.
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Ron
Dagevon
City Wharf
Twleve
Wifle Association
Markswen
Rocky Point
Waterloo and
George Miller
A. Maslouka
Kootenay
Duck
Liniee Bros
Eee Aberdeen
Nelson Hardware CO
M. Desbrisay & CO
Thomson
O.w.west & CO
General Teamsters
Imperial Oil Co
Baker & Hall Sts
Todd
English Church
Nelson Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment
S. D. Pierre
Nelso
H. Byers & CO
P. Burns & CO
Sandon
Nelson, B. C
Trail
Three Forks
New Denver
Slocan City
H. Harris
LE “Scientific
Optician
The
Nelson Electric Tramway Co
Macdonald Block
Josephine and
Vernon Streets
T. C. Duncan
Bank of
British Columbia
Skagway
U.S
Atlin
B. C
Dawson City
Yukon
Patenaude Bros
Opticians
F. J. Bradley & CO
Josephine St. Opp. Clarke Hotel
Nelson Employment Agency
Cook
J. H. Love, Ag’t
Baker St
Kootenay Lake
Pilot Bay
Nelson and
J. A. Sayward
SOO Line
Imperial Limited
Kootenay Country
Arrowhead & Kootenay Ldg
Revelatoire
St. Paul
Weston
Toronto
New York
Winnipeg
Victoria
Robson
Sondon
Slocan Points
Sun
Kokanes
Argent
Kootenay River
Strs
Moyie
Jonneets
Kootenay Landing
Iron’s Nest Line
Beasley
R. W. Drew
Nelco
Anderson
K. J. Coyle
A. G. P. Agend
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