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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1898
Page
3
The Nelson public library project moves forward with a last night board meeting. Volunteers announce donations of books and periodicals and plan for December 24 opening with reading room ready and a fund drive to cover expenses.
A narrator contrasts newspaper work in an East city with mining districts like Nelson. He notes mining terminology baffles the Eastern writer and recounts an incident where an acquaintance hurriedly asks if the reader has heard of a remarkable development, highlighting cultural and professional gaps.
A firemen’s smoker is being considered. E J Mathews occupies offices in McKillop block Baker street. W A Jowett returned from Botkane after yesterday’s rain. Queen Bess mine to pay a dividend next month. New plate glass window at Neeland’s store enhances its look. Deer and cariboo close season begins December 15. A freight car arrived yesterday from Montreal marking a record from eastern points to Nelson. The stock market was quiet with Iron Mask at 87 cents. Skating rink construction on Houston and Stanley streets progresses with walls up and roofing begun. J L Retallack recovering from typhoid fever in Spokane hopes to visit California soon. Silverton mining on Four Mile Creek shows good ore shipments last week. Shippers Troup and Peters head to Robson to meet Marpole and inspect Arrow Lakes. Development work near town increases with several claims south of Nelson along Holl Mines road. Supreme Court sitting announced for February 6 at Nelson and February 13 at Rossland. J R Robertson of London and B. Goldfields Co. back at office after accident. A boxing bout at Fire Hall ends in a draw. funds raised for John Wedlake, who lost eyesight at Hall Mines. O P R provides a free pass home and half-rate fare for the accompanying comrade. St Savious church opening delayed. two services set for Thursday at 11 am and 8 pm with choirs and notable speakers and singers.
A fragment lists travelers and hosts including Phair H B Perkins from London O B Smiles from Portland L D Stryker from Yacoma A Jackson from Spokane Rev Dr Spencer from Ontario Rev J Best from Rossland Mrs Pratt Mrs Jack ann and G Williams Dawtt with no further context.
A fragment lists numerous individuals and places including H. G. Middleton Winnipeg Victoria Rev 8 Rhodes Vancouver F Watson Trail Home E E Reid Spokane R McLean Kaslo F A McRae Seattle Dr and Mrs Frauharn Spokane J A Kirk R W Smith Rossland R E Cooper Toronto Dawlin Toronto and T D DesBrisay Robson W O McAuley Lardo River N W McLellan Slocan G B Matthew Ymir.
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