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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
4
This ad showcases a Swan Fountain pen with a simple fill system avoiding unscrewing and ink on fingers. It guarantees even flow in fine to coarse points, priced 3 to 5 dollars, with money back if not satisfied. Strangers may browse without obligation to buy.
A busy day across town with the first marble laid for the new post office, a drunk fined five dollars at the police court, and road work underway replacing two inch mains with six inch steel on Stanley street. A porcupine was shot near Halls mine road and Salvation Army seeks contractor for barracks.
Last evening the Salvation Army parade drew notice for the ladies’ white gowns with red over robes symbolizing conversion. Contractors materials stored at Nelson Sampling works were shipped to Vorter Bros in Marcus to aid the Columbia bridge project. Oda Fellowe hosts a Nelson Encampment No 7 picnic at Squires ranch. Hale's launch to run several trips from Hale's boathouse at 4 p.m. Odd Fellows and spouses invited. bring baskets for a day of games and bathing. Ironbrew refreshes.
W R Wilson of Giant Powder Company and C M Rolyton of Imperial Oil Company are among several mining and industrial figures at the Hume. Charles Off of Enterprise mine Ten Mile creek, M S Logan and B E Croteau from Rossland, and R A C McNally of James Cooper Manufacturing Co all arrived or are en route. Frank Robins of North Star mine returned from Lardeau, while Tracy W Holland reports Grand Forks Republic grading works. Rev S S Akehurst returns from Kamloops. Count A Wachtminster leaves for the east after a brief Nelson visit and plans return next summer for mining interests.
A long list of guests and travelers at various hotels includes individuals from Calgary Rossland Vancouver Denver Spokane Trail Kaslo Pembroke and other places. The fragment names many full and partial personal details and accompanying spouses, children, and destinations.
Nelson business man J A Kirkpatrick wed Miss Jessie G McKay of Shubenacadie Nova Scotia yesterday at 6 p m. The marriage surprised local friends as his eastern trip was not known to include a wedding. The couple will tour to Pan American exposition before returning west.
The C P R announces the sale of the Twin Falls townsite formerly Selkirk, located on the east end of Trout Lake. The site is described as beautifully situated on suitable ground and ready for development in New Lardo Road area of New Kootenay town.
Gradually rising from the waters of the lake and the Lardeau river, a large timber-cleared area signals the railway’s near completion to Trout Lake. The line from Kootenay Lake will soon end at Trout Lake City, with a freight shed and wharf planned at the upper west end. Upon completion to Twin Falls a steamboat will operate on Trout Lake to serve mines around Trout Lake City and Ferguson, with F C Elliot of Twin Falls and Trout Lake City acting as local lot agent.
Henry Brataber the San Francisco mining engineer arrives with E. B. Braden of the United States smelter trust. Local chatter centers on the Le Roi affair with London interests claimed to back a 40 000 share block and a restructuring plan. Manager Macdonald asserts control in Northport, while rumors link Whitaker Wright to a new three year Rossland contract.
The large Shay locomotive once running between Smelter Junction and Rossland is now sent to Kholt to haul ore on a Phoenix hill about ten miles long. The engine's success at Rossland suggests it will perform well at Phoenix. When Red Mountain mines resume shipments No III will return or the new Shay ordered by the CPR will handle the run.
Edward Sawyer becomes treasurer of the Spokane Falls and Northern succeeding F W Bobbitt. J Anthony Smith rises to cashier of the Spokane Falls and Northern. Auditor A M Thomas assumes other treasurer duties, relieving vice-president P T Downs. Bobbitt moves to cashier of the Great Northern system and departs Spokane for St Paul around September 1 as the changes take effect.
A Ottawa despatch reports Rossland population 6,138 with 1,393 families and 1,367 dwellings. It notes Nanaimo at 6,130 and 6,572 in 1811, and New Westminster at 6,498 versus 0,678 in 1891, highlighting historic contrasts.
Rat Portage August 28 Gandaur's new shell for the big race on September 4 has arrived from Ruddick the builder. The craft is a perfect model of boat-builder skill and is greatly admired by all.
Jake, who has seen the new boat, now uses it in his work and is delighted. He says it is several seconds faster than his old boat and has strengthened his confidence that he will defeat his young opponent on September 4.
The War Department reports that yellow fever is eradicated in Santiago since December 27, 1899, due to military sanitation efforts. Havana’s general sanitation is excellent with a June death rate of 23.23, better than Mexico City, Veracruz, and Rouen, reflecting American rule improvements.
In Fort Smith Arkansas a mob tried to lynch Louis Smith 55 a negro at midnight. He was spared after Lucy Watsons father pleaded and Chief John Fuller acted. Smith was moved from the county jail to a federal prison.
News from Harrismith South Africa confirms Lieut Cyril Moore son of J G Moore of Winnipeg was killed in action. He left Winnipeg to join the Yeomanry in England and rose from the ranks to a commission just before his death.
Charles Gatlycock of West Lorne Ontario was remanded for one week by Justice Jones after attempting to wreck a passenger train near Dutton Officials say he placed half a carload of gravel on the track and only the engineer’s vigilance prevented disaster resulting in multiple potential casualties per lake erie and detroit railway officials
The Oddfellows of Nelson Encampment No 7 and Kootenay Lodge No 16 plan a picnic together. Details on date venue and activities to be announced for members and families.
Squire's Ranch invites the Oddfellows and wives or lady friends to attend a late afternoon event. Hale will map several trips starting at 4 p.m. from Hale's boat house to accommodate those not hiring boats. Committee members Geo Hale Geo Kinrade and J Squires oversee arrangements.
See also list of houses and lots for sale and aid residences for rent at the door of our offices next to McArthur's on Baker Street.
A fragmented note urges saving Snow Red Tags on Bob’s Pay Roll and Currency Chewing Tobacco. It promises a choice of 150 hand somé presents and invites readers to ask a dealer for a catalogue.
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