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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 11, 1899
Page
3
A humorous fishing letter recalls poor week for wading and the charm of charr and trolling at the Outlet. It details makeshift fly patterns, complex spinning flights, and pike catches including an 82 pound specimen, plus Irish anecdotes from Crossmallina and Glass Island. A storm near Nelson and preparations for three days of sports draw the town’s attention, with lodging lists and a carload of cots expected to ease accommodations.
In Nelson, July 120 celebration planned by the Orangemen of Kootenay with Mr C W A Cole from Montreal revising Goad’s fire map. The lake’s water rose by over two inches. The Attorney General visited Nelson Court House and may speak there this week. A self rising flour factory to be started locally using a French patent. The smelter band played at Phair Hotel. Key showed improvement. First passenger car reached Nelson via Crow’s Nest Pass. freight scow delivery from Kuskonook for Robson Trail branch. Italian crowds and street fights noted. Mr Price Millson and Mr McKelvie visited from Vernon News. O G Dixon, Spokane rail official, died suddenly. Schedules announce June 29 30 and July 1 single return fare from west of Calgary to Nelson via Kootenay lines. Steele Gun Club held meet with shooters earning scores. Jeffries Fitzsimmons boxing match note lists nine principal persons. which five won? West Kootenay Brick and Lime Company burned first kiln of bricks. another kiln at Balfor yard.
In spring and summer footwear for ladies and gentlemen the Fine Kid Shoes with silk vesting tops look neat and nobby and cost no more than other shoes. The silk is warranted to wear as long as the rest of the shoe. You are welcome to look as to buy.
A list of travelers and associated cities appears, naming Hume A French from Rossland WFE Deeks from Montreal Smith Curtis from Roses land O H Oliver and Mrs Oliver Spokane R McGuire Molly Gibson mine W J O'Brien Vancouver Mr and Mrs David Edward Glasgow Miss W J Edward Glasgow E G Nelson G Hitch London Eng J F Nelson Nelson Phair G H Garden Lardo M V Adams Kaslo G O Buchanan Kas lo J M Williams London Eng R E Davis Quebec L Davidson New York H J E Montagne Vancouver E Pill New Denver E Cartes London Mrs McArthur Rossland F Robbins Phoenix H Sutherland Toronto J A McCarthy Toronto O R McLachan Winnipeg J A Browne Spokane A McDougall Grand Forks
The article explains eyeglasses must adapt to nose and face for comfort and fit. It stresses light strength graceful construction and a deep practical knowledge of diverse noses. It claims their glasses are built to wearer needs with superior design finish and construction.
Patenaude Bros Opticians invites sealed tenders by noon Saturday for completing the second storey of the Nelson Public Library Building. Drawings and conditions are available at EWART and CARRIE Architects Aberdeen Block Baker Street Nelson. Lowest tender not guaranteed.
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