Notable local engagements and upcoming events
Mrs I W Peters and family depart for Chicago tomorrow. Maple Leaf Dancing Club meets at Fraternity Hall this evening. Mr W F Anderson returns from the Coast and leaves eastward tomorrow. Checker and Chess Club meets at Dewars tonight. Architect Alexander Carrie heads east for three months. Spokane Falls and Northern official F 8 Forest in the city. L A Otis to return to Nelson next Monday for piano work. Grand Forks Gazette’s Donald McCallum visits Nelson. Miners Union of Ymir to hold a ball on Wednesday Dec 26 with Wambold Orchestra. City Council meeting canceled for lack of aldermen. a special meeting will review past month accounts. Sonic Ball tickets urged for rapid sale. Writ issued for damages of 1500 against British Columbia Southern Railroad via Falger & Hannington. Scarlet fever cases reported in Nelson. health authorities urged action. Jeweler T H Brown advertises clock set in window with price reductions to Jan 1. At home event by Young Men's Social Club at Emmanuel Church on New Year’s Day to fund gymnasium furnishings. program planned with music speeches and games from 2 to 7 pm. concert at 8 pm with 25 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Peters
Chicago
Maple Leaf Dancing Club
Fraternity Hall
W. F. Anderson
East
Checker and Chess Club
Alls and Northern
L. A. Otis
Boundary District
Nelson
Donald McCallum
Grand ' Forks
Kootenays
Miner's Union of
Ymir
Wambold
Harry Wambold
Young Mens
Emmanuel Congregational Church
Pontiac Group Ore Deal Near Hall Mines Smelter
Kaslo's F. Caldwell arrives in Nelson to negotiate sale of the Pontiac Group on Woodbury Creek. Twelve men work the deposit with 100 tons shipped recently and a 200-ton winter goal. Tunnels No 1 and No 2 on one side and a smaller No 1 on the other. pay streak one foot to 18 inches. Government aid planned for a valley wagon road and eventual concentrator installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Caldwell
Kaslo
Pontiac
Woodbury Creek
Nelson
Hall Mines
Caldwell
Solar Plexis Blow Dims Jack Morrison in Vancouver Bout
Vancouver, Dec. 18. Jack Morrison, a well known local boxer, was badly hurt at the Rowing Club smoker last night after Ted Sharp delivered a solar plexus blow. Morrison has been insensible since and is not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Jack Morrison
Ted Sharp
Emperor claims unity of army and navy in Berlin speech
London reports December 18 that the Berlin correspondent cites Emperor William praising his forces and declaring the army and navy united after a day of ceremony. He allegedly shook his marshal's hand as part of the triumph anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
The
Daily Express
William
Question of Dead Man's Island Ownership to Reach Court
In Victoria on December 18, the dispute over whether Dead Man's Island belongs to the Dominion or the Provincial Government is set to be argued before the Supreme Court this week. The island has been a political issue in Vancouver for over a year and divided the Semlin Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Dominion
Deadman's Island
Vancouver
Semlin
Supreme Court
Danish Professor Named to International Court at The Hague
Copenhagen December 18 Dr Matson professor of law at the University of Copenhagen has been chosen to represent Denmark in the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Matson
Lawe
University of Copenhagen
Denmark
International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
Town Wiped Out in Elk Point Fire
Fire at Elk Point destroyed the town’s entire business portion, with losses estimated at 150000 dollars. The blaze reported December 18 caused total destruction of commerce in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Elk Point
Spokane Mining Stock Exchange Quotations and Ads
Mining stock quotes from Spokane list bids for Blacktail Butte & Boston Crystal Aly Deer Trail and others with unlisted stocks and trades noted. Also an ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills for digestive poisons and constipation at Canada Drug Book Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacktail
Butte & Boston
Crystal
Aly Deer Trail Co
Eee
Tron Mask
Jim Blaine
Lone Pine Surprise
Mountain Lion
Morrison
Noble Five
Palmer Mt. Tuna Quilp
Rambler-Gariboo
Republic
Rossland Giant
Cariiages
Conjecture
Lone Pine
Sullivan
Moller Creek
Morning Glory
Uc Dr
Koote nay River & Navigation Christmas Excur sions Offer
Koote nay River and Navigation Company announces holiday round trip fares during Christmas and New Year. Tickets available December 20th 22nd 23rd 24th 25th and January 1st 30th 31st and January 1st returnable to January 3rd under manager Robt Irving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay River & Navigation Company, Ltd
Robt. Irving
Notice of street car advertising manager change
H. T. Routly informs patrons that control of street car advertising is transferred to Mr. Chas. P. McRostie who will handle existing contracts and seek continued patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. P. McRostie
McRostie
H. T. Routly
On the Firing Line. Canada Teas and Train Meals
A wartime style notice urges Canadian women to boycott impure teas from China and Japan in favor of pure Ceylon and India options like Salada Monsoon or Blue Ribbon. It also promotes North Western Line meals with breakfast and dinner prices, endorsing H B Collins, Spokane general agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ceylon
India
China
Japain
Japan
Collins
Spokane
Curb a Cold In One Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine
Ad claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund offered if it fails. Mentions Ki W Grove signature in an anoh box and urges placing an order quickly with The Miner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. W. Grove
Arnica Salve Claims Pain Cure for Corn Sufferer
Hillsborough Illinois resident HH Robi son writes that corns caused extreme pain and quotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as completely curing them. The ad extols its effects on sprains bruises cuts sores scalds burns boils ulcers and skin diseases with a cure guaranteed by the Canada Drug & Book Co.
If You Don’t Like Blue Ribbon Tea
A brief quip notes that aversion to Blue Ribbon Tea stems from never tasting it, framing the product as worth trying for new beverage experiences.
Christmas Wants Promised at Our Store
Christmas season offers a wide variety of fancy goods and novel ties at affordable prices, with choices to suit every budget.
Timely Dress and Accessory Selections in Silk and Cloth
A catalog details dress materials including black and colored mattilisse veiling veiled fabrics at various yard prices. It lists silks for dresses and shirt waists with several price points and designs. Gloves for ladies and children in multiple fabrics are offered with diverse prices. Silk blouses ready to wear in satin and silk varieties feature styles and colorings. Novelties include pin cushions glove boxes and decorative linen items with midrange price tiers.
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Vienna
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Arthur B. Fenwick
Wardner
British Columbia Southern Railroad
Laintiff
Falger & Hannington
T. H. Brown
New York
Spokane Mining Stock Exchange
Sions
Omer
Tue Miner
Case Pipes
G. B. D. Specials, Iy. &Cray
Bae, Peterson’s
G. B. Matthews
Prop
Baker Street
Kerr & CO
China Hall
Clematis
Grindley
Helene
Empress
M'Farland & Bragkman
C.P.R
Union Labor
Boot & Shof | Workers Union
Jonn McPherson Co., Limited
Immilton
Santa
Claus
the Bank of British Columbia
Skagway
U.S
Atlin
Dawson City
Yukon
Neelands
Wuomsusert
Friend
Queen Studio
Crugible Gast Steel
Nelnow
WADDS _BROS
B.C
Canada Permanent and Western Canada Mortgage Corporation
Toronto
Gamble & O’reilly
Parker & Co
Turner-Boockh
Venus
Saline Consolidated
London Consolidated
Rossland Vernon ST
V. Claughlin
Nis
Martin O’reilly & Co
XR. W. C
J. J. Walker
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