Nelson Electric Railway Scheme Proposed City Wide Expansion
The Nelson Electric Railway scheme outlines laying two miles of track using overhead electric power from Bonnington Falls station. The plan links government wharf, OPR depot, Baker street, and Stanley street with likely extensions toward Bogustown and mountain station, aiming to serve the town’s future growth.
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Government Wharf
O.P.R
Baker Street
Stanley Street
Mountain
Nelson & Sort Sheppard Railway
Bogustown
Nelson
Bonnington Falls
Unseasonal Hailstorm Hits Nelson During Weather Day
A sudden hail storm with heavy rain and wind swept Nelson, blowing down shrubs and damaging gardens and orchards. The town faced torrents on cross streets and foot-deep water, complicating tomorrow’s race conditions.
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Nelson
Kootenay
Regina
Baker Street
Teachers' Licenses Exam Set Across Cities
Next week an examination for Teacher's Licenses in British Columbia will be held in Nelson Kamloops Vancouver and Victoria Candidates must attend the Public School building on Monday July 8 at 8 45 a m The exam will be under William Burns BA inspector of schools for the Kootenays This is Nelsons first such examination and follows support from local Trustees and the Teachers' Convention of Jawb
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British Columbia
Nelson
Kamloops
Vancouver
Victoria
William Burns
Kootenays
Jawb
Nelson as educational center of Southern British Columbia
The passage credits Inspector Burns with influencing views that Nelson should be regarded as the educational hub of Southern British Columbia. It notes this distinction would benefit candidates from the region preparing for examinations, highlighting practical advantages for local students.
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Burns
Nelson
British Columbia
Lindley Delights Nelson Fans With Three Night Run
Harry Lindley wowed Nelson audiences at the Opera House with Everybody's Friend a three act comedy in which he played Major de Boots, supported by Mr Young though hampered by parts. Despite a small crowd the show drew praise for humor and Lindley’s stage presence. Tonight features the Tender Foot Divine a mixed comedy and pathos drama by Lindley with all specialties changed.
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Harry Lindley
Nelson
Opera
Mr. Lindley
Major de Boots
Mr. Young
The Nickel in the Slot
A wayfarer in a saloon asks for two nickels for a dime and buys drinks. He tries a slot machine whose handle has been removed after a prior heist. the bartender explains the machine paid 30 cents per spin to a lucky picker, and the house cut the handle to stop the play.
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Bucker
Nelson Federal Building Aid Note From Hewitt Bostock
At the Nelson Board of Trade meeting a telegram sought promised federal funding and asked for inclusion in supplementary estimates. The reply from Hewitt Bostock is non-committal stating supplementary estimates for this year are not yet brought in. Some members view the reply as evasive and note the supplements have not been passed.
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Board of Trade Council
Hewitt Bostock
Nelson Federal
Board of ‘Trade
Bostock
The Waverley Hotel Opens In Kootenays
The Waverley Hotel, a new temperance house, opened last Monday in the Kootenays. It features a homelike parlor and reading room stocked with magazines and newspapers, while the decoration committee, limited by funds, plans modest street greenery and lanterns.
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Temperance House
Kootenays
Military drill ordered after Sabbath breach in town
Captain Hodgins summons Nelson Rifle Company members to drill tonight at 7:30 at the Armory. Applicants may contact Recruiting Sergeants Beer or Day at local businesses. Training will focus on firing in extended order with blank cartridges.
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Hodgins
Nelson Rifle Company
Beer
Nelson Hardware Co
List of Names and Places from Early 20th Century Records
A long line lists numerous individuals and cities including Spokane London New York Toronto Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles and Seattle. Many names appear with initials or surnames such as Phair Wood Hogan Campbell Bennett Head Astley Lendrum Purple Ray McCool Hickey Genelle and others tied to multiple North American locales.
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Winnipeg
H. A. Small
Vancouver
E. D. Carter
Spokane
W. Tennant
J. Howden
City
W. Bryden
Toronto
Mighton
London
J. McHallum
Slocan City
W. du Bois
F. Dughson
G. Irishman
Victoria
T. Parks
Seattle
Fire destroys two Wardner houses at O P R yard
A fire in Wardner B O destroyed two O P R buildings built for Crow's Nest construction. One house served as the residence of the division engineer Mr Garden and the other as offices. Both were occupied. the station agent and O P R employees suffered losses. The fire's origin remains a mystery.
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Wardner
B. O
Crow's Nest
Garden
Eye Care Ad Promotes Free Scientific Examination
A historic newspaper notice urges immediate eye health checks with a free scientific examination. It warns that neglecting defective eyes risks total ruin of vision, stressing the value of early diagnosis and care.
Local Notes From The City And Suburbs
The lake level continues to rise after yesterday’s storm. The Ladies Guild of St Saviour's Church meets this afternoon in the Mission Hall. City cyclists urged to join the Friday morning parade. Baker street trees enhance the avenue. A Chinese laundry opens on Mines Road near Stanley street, alarm to nearby residents. George Kellaway and Caroline Hanowa Monat wed yesterday at Presbyterian church by Rev. Robert Frew. A Buchanan sentenced Tuesday by Magistrate Crease to 810. Another offender, for using unpar
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Ladies Guild of
St. Saviour's Church
Baker Street
Mines Road
Stanley Street
Presbyterian Church
George Stanley Kellaway
Caroline Jemima Hanowa Monat
Robert Frew
A. Buchanan
Crease
Insurance and Loan Offers From London to Vancouver
Fire and insurance firms list multiple UK and Canadian offices including Imperial Insurance London Northern Assurance Caledonian Edinburgh and Commercial Union in London. Loan companies Globe Loan and Savings in Toronto British Columbia Permanent Loan in Vancouver advertise favorable terms with no bonus. International Registry Company offers accident and sickness policy at 31 500 price three dollars per year.
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Imperial Insurance Co., Ltd
London
Eng
the Northern Assurance Co
Caledonian Insurance Co
Edinburgh
Commercial Union Assurance Co
Globe Loan & Savings Co
Toronto
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Schehle
THE
Nelson Opera House
Nelson Federal Building
Waverley Hotel
Sherwood
Lillie Bros
Aberdeen Block
J. J. Walker
Jeweler, Baker Sr
M. Desbrisay & CO
Patenaude Bros. Opticians
Martin O'Reilly & Co
Bank of B.C
ASH West Baker
H. Byers & CO
Kaslo
Landon
Rakes
D&c
Vancouver Hardware CO
Point Comfort
Plumper Pass
Mayne Island
B.C
Pacific Coast
New Westminster
W.west & CO
General Teamsters
Imperial Oil Co
Baker & Hall
Gamble & O'Reilly
BAKER
Reisterer & CO
Spokane Falls
Northern
R’y
Rossland
Pacific Coast Pointe
Kettle River
Boundary Creek
Marcus
Dixon
Spokane Wash
G. K, Tackabury
Nelson, B, O
Stevens Tater Rooms
West Block
Nelson, B. C
R. H. Williams
J. W. Mellor
Atlantic
Montreal
White Star Line
Teutonic Cunard Line
Etruria
American Line
New York
Anchor Line
Anchorla
Seases Allan State Line
State of
Nebraska
Boston
Stanley
Latimer St
Arthur Painter
Mill Street
Lota 3
W.F. Askew
Grand Forks
Isabel Arthur
Bath
Wickham, B.A
Cor
Mill and
Jar
Ren't
Miner Office
Mineffice
Carpat
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