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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1898
Page
3
The Nelson community endured a slushy Christmas with streets impassable from snow turning to rain. Churches saw strong attendance with special services, while hotels offered lavish spreads. Stores operated briefly Monday as walking was difficult and skating waned due to thawed ice. Yet residents shared meals, hospitality, and hopeful plans for the New Year.
Weather soaked ice hampered play at the Nelson skating rink as the City team defeated the Nelson Fire Brigade five to three. Referee Robert Carley used a large horn. umpires Beasley and Beaton oversaw the match, with Thompson Perrier Rutherford Cowan and the Duncans praised for their play. An anticipated opening game against Revelstoke is planned next Monday.
Several city churches dressed for Christmas with special music. St Saviour’s reported large morning and evening congregations with Dykes in F and Blessed be The Lord. Presbyterian church also drew big crowds with G H Galdwell and Mrs Brougham delivering notable solos Hail Christmas Morn.
St Saviour's church overflowed with audience for the Nelson Musical Society carols and two Messiah choruses directed by W F Brougham. Soloists included Mrs Brouham Mrs Whalley Mrs Troup and Mr G Kydd with notable orchestra playing throughout.
Winnipeg visitor J. D. McCaskill arrives in Nelson to reside. Oppenheimer Bros of Vancouver consider opening in Nelson. D. Burnet leaves Vancouver Hardware for Winnipeg. Christmas tree event at Presbyterian church with free admission. Baker street man searches snow for a lost $3 bill. Turkey shoot at the lake shore draws crowds. Dr. Hall wins. Public library opens and gains readers. Sleigh ride accident ends with minor injuries. Cascade City rail progress to Midway and Rock Creek expected soon. Rev. H. S. Akehurst receives a 100 purse after fourth Christmas at St. Church. Christmas humor with a rocking horse incident. A parade of names and homes listed at journey end.
The Nelson Daily Miner staff expresses gratitude for the support of local friends who view newspaper workers as civilized and deserving of kindness. The article notes that Nelson shows appreciation for the care and consideration given to scribes and staff.
The Miller staff expresses warm thanks to Reisterer's Brewery Manhattan Thorpe's Soda Water Factory and Olaf Lund of the Klondyke for beverages and a Swedish fish dish Clogg apple Grot och Lut Fisk. The note wishes a happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year.
T Charles Olson will apply to the Gold Commissioner of West Kootenay KC Shel days after date for a license to sell liquor by retail at his hotel in Sirdar Lob 1 Block 50 West Kootenay district Nelson B C dated December 1 19 Sis M3
Schedule details for Kaslo and surrounding points via steamers and trains. Times listed for Kaslo Ainsworth Pilot Bay Nelson Boundaries Balfour and other stops. Special notes on departures Tuesdays Saturdays and returns Wednesdays Sundays with connections to Spokane and United States routes.
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