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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1902
Page
4
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Mrs F W Pettit and her son return from Victoria while Dods of Winnipeg visits the Hume Hotel. Hockey game planned between Nelson seniors and a Sondon team at the Tramway rink next Monday. Community events include church services at Baptist Emmanuel and a Young Men's Christian Association branch meeting in Nelson. A court case reports J Milne fined $20 for maintaining a gambling table.
A meeting of Fletcher supporters and aldermanic candidates aligned with him will be held in the Opera House Monday evening. Candidate J A Kirkpatrick is invited to attend to discuss current issues with his opponent. The public is cordially invited.
The judge granted applications for several residents including Charles J Wilson and J Kirkpatrick after evidence showed no conflicting interests. Several applicants were refused mainly due to unpaid road tax, and the judge noted the clerk’s lack of tax receipts while promising further in chamber hearings up to election day.
John Booth an elderly man was murdered last night and his body dumped in a well at Mrs. McCoy’s home. Authorities allege the crime involved an axe and theft of Booth’s $100. Mrs. McCoy and a daughter are jailed. another daughter is sought in Kansas City.
Laxative Bromo Quinine is advertised as a cure for colds. Alick Pitt returns from Fish Creek camp in Lardeau with a Wide West company contract. J C Murray notes a 350 foot tunnel opening and three fine leads. Silver Cup Mining keeps teamsters hauling ore to Trout Lake with Andy Daney managing road teams. McCarter associates take up Big Bend mica claims with $1000 paid and an option. Nettie L development progresses with a 100 foot raise and two shifts, two tons daily, air good.
In a ballroom scene a man’s black dress coat is noted for heavy dandruff. The piece claims dandruff is a germ disease that may cause baldness and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a remedy. It touts germ destruction, hair growth stimulation, and a pleasant toilet scent.
The railroad announces a direct daily buffet car service for passenger comfort on the Northern Railway routes via Nelson and Fort Sheppard to Spokane with connections to Seattle, Vancouver, and Victoria. Through bookings to European points are offered. Daily schedule shows morning and afternoon arrivals at Spokane and Nelson with connections.
Paris January 11 General Horace memory of McKinley remembered in dispatches from Paris with list of hotel guests including Phair Walsh, J G Billings, J R Easton, J A Brown, J N Carey, E Farrer, J J Thompson, and others from Canada and the United States.
At the request of many property owners and taxpayers Frank Fletcher offers himself as a candidate for mayor of Nelson in the coming municipal election. He asks supporters who believe he has served the city well to vote for him and expresses strong support for civic ownership of public utilities. January 4 1902.
At the request of several I have consented to offer myself for election as Alderman for the West Ward and respectfully ask all those who think the interests of the city will be served by my election to vote for me JOHN SILLIOT. I am heartily in favor of civic ownership of public utilities. Nelson Jan 4 1902.
W J Wilson petitions voters for East Ward aldermanic seat endorsing clean ownership of public utilities and asking for support and interest.
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