Nelson Briefs From The City Streets And Churches
Carloads of apples arrived for local dealers in Nelson while ore from the Payne mine reached Trail smelter. The International carried ore to Kaslo during boiler cleaning. Auction wareroom opened in The Miner's old Victoria street office. Emma Fleck, nurse in South Africa with the First Canadian contingent, visits Nelson. Water main at Mall street burst. excavation required. Emmanuel church ladies host a social tea to aid the piano fund. Emmanuel church congregation to discuss Rev. Wm. Munros’s resignation at 8 o'clock. Rev. J H Robinson of Rossland in Nelson. received a doctor of divinity from Princeton. Miss M. Whitney died at E J Smith’s Baker street residence after a year of consumption, aged 85 or 86. funeral Wednesday at the city cemetery from D McArthur & Co undertakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
International
Payne
Trail
Kaslo
C. Newling
Victoria Street
Opera House
Emma Fleck
South Africa
Nelson
H. R. Camron
Mall Street
Emmanuel Church
Wm. Munros
J. H. Robinson
Presbyterian Church
Rossland
Robinson
Princeton
M. Whitney
E. J. Smith
Baker Street
Lexington
D, McArthur and Co
Pines and Postum Save a Virginia Coffee Addict
A Virginia man details worsening eyes and insomnia from coffee, a pine woods sojourn, and a dramatic recovery after switching to Postum Food Coffee. He credits clearer vision, better sleep, and regained alertness after six months without coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piney Woods
Virginia
W. Harold
Fenton
Brighton, Va
Nelson Inland revenue and city trade wrap up brisk month
Inland revenue reports for November show Nelson collections totaling 4810.48 with spirits and tobacco leading. City wholesalers note brisk business, mostly orders from East Kootenay, while Nelson customs yield 16149.37 for November, up from 15027.10 last year. Local hunters Alf Spear and Jim Boucher depart for Moyie for six weeks of game pursuit. A new fire bell was installed and will toll at 7 pm, midnight, and 6 pm during emergencies. Miner Sam B Bennett dies in Nelson after six weeks illness. funeral plans await mother’s arrival from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inland Revenue
Nelson
East Kootenay
Kelly
St. John
N. B
Nelson Custom House
Alf. Spear
Vancouver
Jim Boucher
Moyie
Jos.Thompson
John Toye
Sam B. Bennett
J. J. Malone
California
Supreme court session opens with four cases on docket
A session of the Supreme court begins today before Mr. Justice McColl with four cases on the list George vs Wallace Miller Burns vs Spearing Imperial Mining Co vs Valparaiso Mining Co Paulson vs Beaman. Low lake water hinders freight transfer to wharf with a waterlogged floating pier. Halys brings barge of cottonwood for Kootenay Wire Works and hay for Silver King mine. Arthur West injured at Silver King mine four ribs broken and shoulder blade shattered. hospital transfer delayed and fire escape narrowly escaped. West and family suffer multiple misfortunes including typhoid fever for Mrs West and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Justice McColl
George
Wallace-Miller
Burns
Spearing
Imperial Mining Co
Valparaiso Mining Co
Paulson
Halys
Kootenay
Bonner’s Ferry
West
Kootenay Landing
Silver King
Arthur West
W. H. Whitmore
Whitmore
Notable Guests Listed At Several Hotels
A list of guests and residents appears across hotels detailing visitors from Vancouver Kaslo Silverton Grand Forks and Winnipeg. Named individuals include Rev Dr Robinson Miss Jean Robinson W Stevenson Frew McNaught McPhee Nellie Cur Hugh Currie Shannon Love Ince Ferguson Fisher Quinn Smith Basel and several others from Spokane Chicago and Salo amid names and initials.
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Burdick
McGregor
Vancouver
Dr. Robinson
Jean Robinson
Rosseland
W. Stevenson
Frew
Kaslo
Naught
McNaught
Silverton
R. J. McPhee
Enterprise
Nellie Cur
Hugh Currie
Bossevain
Shannon
Grand Forks
Bonnington Falla
W. N. Brayton
W. F. Shannon
J. Love
Winnipeg
R. Ince
Revelstoke
Queens
W. Tl. Ferguson and Wife
Brand
J A. Fisher
Boyd
Slocan
M. L. Quinn
Spokane
G. Smith
Chicago
Miss L. Basel
Salo
KR. E, Allen
W. KE
Leo
Quo Vadis Dramatic Stage Version in Six Acts
A dramatic stage adaptation of Henry Sienkiewicz's tale presented in six acts and nine scenes. E J Carpenters Dramatic Company offers a large production with elaborate costumes by Descalchi and Rich, staged under Thos Neville scenery. The note cites universal praise and predicts the play as a leading season amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Sienkie Fka
E. J. Carpenter
Thos Neville
Descalchi
Natchez, Miss
Daily Democrat
Annable
Nelson Hockey club elects officers at Queens hotel meeting
Large Nelson Hockey Club gathering at the Queens hotel elected Hon.Pres W A Galjiher and officers for the coming year. J A Wetmore named executive, goals nets and sweaters authorized, a smoker planned for January. Nelsons are BC champions and aim to defend their title with a stronger team.
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Nelson Hockey Club
Queens Hotel
Pres
W. A. Galjiher
M. B
H. G. Neelands
N. T. McLeod
Carter
W. Walmsley
Neelans
J. A. Wetmore
Dr. McLennan
A. Tamblyn
J.bunyan
Dr. Doherty
A. Carrie
Nelsons
British Columbia
Health remedy testimonial from Civil War veteran
Winchester Ind resident M. M. Austin reports his wife’s long illness improved after using Dr King’s New Life Pills sold by Canada Drug and Cook Co. The note adds a brief promo plus Taney Oyster stews at Spear’s The Pioneer Caterer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Spear’s
Brain Food Nonsense and Health Guide Ad
An advertisement asserts a balanced diet supports all body parts and warns against hype. It promotes Green's August Piller remedies for digestion liver and blood, notes W I Teetzel Co as seller, urges obtaining Green's Almanac, and touts Hygenic Raking Wonder as a new chemistry discovery. It mentions a California trip around December 15 via G K Lackabury, city agent for G N Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
C. G. Green
W. I. Teetzel & Co
Unusual offer on Griffiths Menthol Liniment
Unusual offer from J. F. Vanstone of Nelson for Griffiths Menthol Liniment 25 cents. Druggist will refund if not entirely satisfactory. marketed for rheumatism sprains bruises muscular soreness and all forms of swelling and inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Vanstone Nelson
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Rf Morley & He Itt
Morley & Laing
Homson Stationery Co., Ltd
Nelson, B. G
Rome
M'Donald's
F. Bernard
Northport
J. Peterson
Seattle
G. Mercer
Greenwood
H. Wilson
W. Connell
Grand Central
N. McMillan
Molly Gibson Landing
O. McMillan
P. Hagarty
J. Westgate
Ymir
W. J. Henry
Hockey Club
G. K. Lackabury
G. N. Ry
Reisterer & CO
Nelann B, O
Artin O'Reilly & CO
Busit Nelson
Kootenays
Ann
Navy
Pao Cravenette
Raglan
Martin O'Reilly & Co.s
Perrin
Martin O'Reilly & CO
Mit
Patenaude Bros. Jewelers
Gamborne
R. J. Steel
Waverley Hotel
J. N. Davidson
P. O
Victoria St
Newling & CO
ETG
Kootenay Street
Oddfellows
J. J. Walker Cor
Baker & Stanley Sts. the Jeweler
E. J. Scovil Mining Broker
Rotary
Windermere Mines
Correspor
eSolloit
Clements Green & Clements Civil Engineers
Provincial Land Surveyors
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