Nelson City News and Upcoming Lectures Highlight Local Affairs
Mrs. W A Macdonald recovers from illness at City hospital. Inland Revenue for November totals 5375 33 with spirits leading. City Council to discuss ward abolition and aldermen eight at 8 pm. Masonic lodge to hold January 3 1901 ball. committee named. Street improvements urged on Victoria and Baker. Prof Alexander draws large crowds with lectures on science and character, with final topics planned. Sea race Kaslo versus Kokanee ends with Kokanee leading by 1.5 miles as broom raised at Kaslo victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Messrs. Quinlan
Day and Weir
F. Irvine
G. Hodge
J. Dover
S. Cannon
Sims
Kirkpatrick
G. Johnstone
F. Fletcher
Day
Board of Public Works
Victoria Street
Josephine
Hall
Baker Street
Nelson
C. P.R
Alexander
Assayers' Examination Opens in Kootenays
The first assayers examination for efficiency in the Kootenays opened in the city this morning with eighteen candidates. Practical work occurs at Hall Mines offices under Mr Church and Mr McKillop, focusing on reducing ordinary smelter pulp. Written subjects cover sampling fire assaying and wet assaying, set for 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Examiners include Robertson the Provincial Mineralogist, Herbert Carmichael of Victoria, and McKillop Harris of Nelson. Results go to Minister of Mines Richard McBride for approval, with annual exams expected at Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenays
Hall Mines
Church
McKillop
Robertson
Herbert Carmichael
Victoria
Harris
Nelson
Richard McBride
Kokanee Wins Ocean Boat Race on Kootenay Lake
The Kokanee steamer defeated the Kaslo of the Kootenay Railroad at a Saturday afternoon race on Kootenay Lake. Kokanee returned to Nelson with a new broom atop its foremast, signaling victory and stirring rivalry between the two vessels.
Gold Camp Developments And Parliamentary Opening
Reports describe large scale development planned for several mining claims including White Cat on Boulder Creek, Shamrock and Paradise Fraction with Britsh Parliament opens in London, highlights of a doctor's warning and cure by Elec tric Bitters, and promotion of German Syrup and The Northwestern Limited travel compartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wella
Lands and Works
White Cat
Boulder Creek
James R. McLeod
Shamrock
Paradise
Odious Claim Blends Tea Taste With Cure Promises
An OCR fragment touts Bluey Ribbon Tea with bragging taste and a cold cure claim. It mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and refunds if ineffective and notes a found money order to W J McDonald and an address at Silica Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McDonald
Eaton & Co
Richard James
Silica Street
Spokane Rail Link Offers Direct Chicago Toronto Route
Close connection east and west bound at Spokane with trains of the Spokane Falls and Northern Railway. Direct connection at St. Paul without changing depots with all trains for Chicago Toronto Montreal New York and all points West and South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Spokane Falls and Northern Railway
St. Paul
Chicago
Toronto
Montreal
New York
Victoria
Vancouver
Portland
San Francisco
Sound
Duluth
Magnificent
North
West
North Land
Northern Steamship Company
Great Northern Railway
Spokane Falls & Northern Hyaslo & Slocan Ry
Kooteai Rai Co
F. J. Whitney
H. A. Jackson
Genl
Pasa
Tkt
Oom
Min
Wash Way & Navigation
Slaughter Sale Clears Miners and Heavy Working Shoes
A local dealer announces a slaughter sale on 500 pairs of miners and heavy working shoes. Banigan four eyelet boots with solid leather soles offered at reduced price, sizes 6 to 10, regular price 1.50. Sale emphasizes selling at owner’s price.
Mining Boot and Shoe Sale Liquation
Sale lists 71 pairs bunkhams with or without tap sizes 6 to 10 at 1.25 after regular 2.25. 110 pairs Blucher and Gaiter Shoes 6 to 16 priced 1.75 after 3.00. 42 pairs grain Blucher and Boots 6 to 10 at 2.00 after 3.00. 132 pairs oil grain hip and calf lace blucher boots 3.50 after 5.00. First come, first served. mail orders accepted.
Fur Department Promises Unmatched Selection And Value
The store notes a strong seasonal demand for furs and urges early selections while at peak quality. It promises a wide range for ladies, all offered at very low prices in this department.
Handkerchiefs for Every Need at Low Prices
Handkerchiefs in stock from 5c to 7.50 each. Laundries wear out most of them and handkerchief cases need constant filling. A compact, value filled list for shoppers.
Winter Gloves And Mittens In Great Variety
Buttons and gloves in suede castor and moch styles for cold weather are offered in black brown and grey at 1.50 to 2.00 per pair.
Eiderdown Comforts for Winter Preparedness
Cold snap hints at harsher winter ahead. Stock up on comforts now with prices from 1.50 to 25.00. Includes eiderdown supplies and related bedding items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Macdonald
City Hospital
Kaslo
Cedar Creek
Fraser
Kokanee
London
Queen Victoria
I. B. Hunt
Lime Ridge
Wis
Canada Drug & Book Co
Lord Rosslyn
the Mail
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Watergoal
Trollander
Robert Brown
A. Boshee
United States
W. F.teetze
Northwestern Limited
Collins
Alexander Form
Yor
Lica ST
Ward and
Pier Josephine Sts
Spokane Mining Stock Exchange
Blacktail
Butte & Boston
Crystal
Blaig Deer Trail Co
Evening Star
Gold Ledge
Tron
Jim Blaine
Lone Pine Surprise
Mountain Lion
Morning Glory
Morrison
Noble Five
Princess Maud
Palmer Mt
Rambler-Cariboo
Reservation Republic
Rossland Giant
Sullivan
Tom Thumb
Waterloo
Winnipeg
Miller Creek
Hercules
San Juan
Nt Sei
The
XIMAS
Patenaude Bros
Manufacturing Jewelers
Nelson, BC
S.neelands
Gee
A. Gee
Queen’s Hotel
Raber Street
Reisterer & CO
Nelson, B
Opera House
Chinaware
Daulton
Royal Crown Derby
Royal Worcester
Haviland Limoges
Turan
Canada
CanaDa Permanent and Western Canada Mortgage Corporation
Ont
G. I. Lennox
Baker St. Nelson
Fred Irvine
New St Front Dorset
Furs
Kerr & Co
Cor
Baker and
Ward Streets
Nelson Wine CO
Frank A. Tamblyn
Mansonn
Baker Bt
Papa St
W. Gs Alexander
Toot
Mary
Enfield
Silver King Mike
Box 200 Street
FR. O
Gamble & O’reilly
Rossland
Eiderdown Comforts
Tai
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