Sunset and Solace in Kootenays Adventure
A reflective piece describes a canoe voyage at dusk near Kokanee and St Marys peaks ending in a dreamlike vision of distant lands. The narrative shifts to a social evening with the Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees featuring performances, ice cream, and plans to reconvene for a future event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dross
Kokanee
St. Mary’s Mountains
Kootenays
Osprey
Ospreys
F. B
Juanita
Knights
Ladies of the Maccabees
Special Kootenay Number Delayed to 19th or 20th
The Miner delays its Special Kootenay Number publication due to photo delays and urges advertisers to submit copy by this evening. Representatives will visit those not yet called, and orders for copies are flooding in. Newsdealers should place orders now for timely distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay
Miner
Ladies of Maccabees Host Social for Knights and Guests
On Wednesday evening Nelson Hive members of the Maccabees society held a social after their regular meeting. After initiation duties, doors opened to Knights and friends eager to become acquainted, sharing fellowship and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of
Nelson
Knights of the Maccabees
The Big Fight Tonight Fitzsimmons Versus Jeffries in New York
The city awaits the world heavyweight title match between Robert Fitzsimmons and James Jeffries in New York. The Miner will publish progress bulletins from Baker Street starting about 8 o clock, read aloud as received, with weights about Fitzsimmons 170 and Jeffries 210. Odds favor Fitzsimmons at 100 to 70.
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New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
James Jefferies
Baker Street
Nelson
Witzirman
Jefferies
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Gcornishman
Corbett
Carson City
Railway progress to Grand Forks on Columbia and Western
Hundreds of men work on the Columbia and Western railway from Robson to Midway. Tracklayers expect to reach Grand Forks in July. The route crosses mountains and tunnels to reach the Boundary district, costing over 382000 dollars per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia & Western Railway
Robson
Midway
Grand Forks
International Boundary Line
Boundary District
McRae Creek
Cascade
Niagara
OC. P. R
Kettle River
Boundary Line
Hotels Bring Notable Guests From Far and Wide
A list of guests staying at various hotels includes K Oleson from Whitewater J B Stephenson from Kaslo G M McAllister from Kaslo G E Marten from Kaslo J F Ritchie J McKane from Rossland E J Matthews from City A L McMillan from Rossland A F Walliams from Toronto R D Howell from D M Young from Toronto J E Poupore from Lardo B OC Riblet from Spokane Bruce White from Burton City G H Suckling from Toronto J 9 Cook from Honolulu A B Cowan from Galt J OC McBeath from Montreal T H Davis from London Eng J Sherwin from Montreal T B Connors from Calgary H Wills from New York M Sullivan from San Francisco Hume O W McAnn from Kaslo Henry Ainsworth from W L Grimmett from London E A Baker from Vancouver G R Mickle from Toronto I Coryell from Grand Works Chas Early from Greenwood John Hastie from City W Noble from City J M Coombs from Winnipeg E M Carroll from Winnipeg D C and Mrs Craig from Crow’s Nest Pass Hugh B Gilmour from Vancouver H Tilley from Toronto J Haughton from Toonto A D Brown from Montreal J and Mrs Sumpf from Rossland M F Irwin from London Ont E Grizzells from Victoria A R Tufts from Vancouver
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Oleson
Whitewater
J. B. Stephenson
Kaslo
G. M. McAllister
G. E. Marten
J. F. Ritchie
J. McKane
Rossland
E. J. Matthews
City
A. L. McMillan
A. F. Walliams
Toronto
R. D. Howell
D. M. Young
Lardo
B. OC. Riblet
Spokane
Bruce White
Burton City
G. H. Suckling
J. 9. Cook
Honolulu
A. B. Cowan
Galt
J. OC. McBeath
Montreal
T. H. Davis
London
Eng
J. Sherwin
T. B. Connors
Calgary
H. Wills
New York
M. Sullivan
San Francisco
Hume-O. W
Hugh B. Gilmour
Vancouver
H. Tilley
J. Haughton
Toonto
A. D. Brown
Social event and local developments in Nelson
The Sons of England hosted a social at Odd Fellows Hall. Nelson Furniture opens seasonable goods including reed rockers and go carts. Miss Tamblyn arrives from Brandon to join her parents. Dominion Day committee reports due to Secretary Houston. Engineer B O Riblet returned from Moyie City and Sandon. Rev L W Ferland to take a one month vacation next week. Last mass at the old church offered next Sunday. A fisherman reports blasting near Grohman Creek may affect lake activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of
England
Nelson Furniture Company
Miss Tamblyn
F. A. Tamblyn
Nelson
Brandon
Man
Houston
B. O. Riblet
St. Eugene
Moyie City
Ruth
Sandon
L. W. Ferland
Grohman Creek
Fraternity Ball to Open at Odd Fellows Block
Nelson directors report $150 from a recent ball for the Public Library Association. Fraternal societies plan to rent the second story of the Odd Fellow block for social assemblies with a kitchen and dining room. The Ladies of the Maccabees will oversee refreshments as dancing is set for the upcoming celebration.
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Nelson Public Library Association
Brent
Cloudburst Wreaks Havoc in Texas Towns
Austin reports a devastating cloudburst that overflowed rivers across central Texas drowning at least 25 people. San Saba and Manardville were reportedly wiped out with eight and seventeen deaths respectively, most victims being African American. The flood threatens wider damage as waters rise.
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Austin
Texas
San Saba
Manardville
Here
Countess Esterhazy Granted Divorce by Seine Tribunal
Paris on June 8 the civil tribunal of the Seine granted divorce to Countess Esterhazy after proceedings that highlighted a high profile marital dispute. The ruling completes lengthy legal action between the aristocratic spouses.
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Paris
Civil Tribunal of the Seine
Esterhazy
Money to Loan Notice by Canadian Mutual Loan Company
Special notice states Mr. T. A. Cross, inspector for the Canadian Mutual Loan Company in Toronto, will be at the Stewart Turner Beech Block office for a few days to arrange loans for building or paying off encumbrances. Call at once as inquiry costs nothing and immediate advantage is offered.
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T. A. Cross
Canadian Mutual Loan Company
Toronto
Alex, Stewart
Turner-Beech Block
Man of sense accepts glasses for eyes when needed
A quoted ad style notice asserts that practical men use eyewear when nature’s faculties require help. It promotes our service as reasonable, with clear treatment and pricing, urging action when eyes speak.
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the Maccabees Social
A. H. Holdich
Highlow- Rain Bar
TER
Patenaude Bros. Opticians
Palace OF Sweets
Sengfelder
Taft
J. A. McDonald
Nelson Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment
D. Pierre
R of Clarke Hotel
Lillie Bros
Aberdeen Block
Diamonds
J.J. Walker
Baker St
Cabot
Nelson Hardware CO
M. Desbrisay & CO
H. Byers & CO
Landon
Rakes, É&C
Vancouver Hardware CO
Zephyrs
MartIn O'Reilly & CO
West Baker
F. J. Bradley & CO
Sephine St. Opp. Clarke Hotel
Spokane Falls
Nelson & Fort
R’y
Red Mountain
Dixon
Wash
Tackabury
Atlantic
Allan Line
California
Dominion Line
Dominion
Beaver
Lake Superior
Tongariro
White Star Line
Teutonic Cunard Line
Aurania
American Line
St. Louis
Anchor Line
Anchoria
Allan State Line
State of
Nebraska
Boston Dominion Line
Canada
UO EK
Beasley City
B. A
William Stitt
C P. R
Winnipeg
Kootenay Railway and Nav. Company
Kaslo & Slocan
International Nav
TRAD
Chelule of
Pacific Standard Line
Slocan
Onger
Way
Pauy
Trad, CO
Kootenay Lake
International
Kasle
Eaves Nelson
Balfour
Milet Bay
Ainsworth
All Way Points
Consacks
Mile Point
Alberta
Bonner’s Ferry
Pilot Bay
Great Northern Railway
United States
Robert Irving
Kaulo
B. C
J. W
Herr Stelner
Thomson
Nelaon
East
Tytler
Weel
P.O
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