Canadian Pacific Announces Major Freight Rate Reductions
The Canadian Pacific Railway issued a new tariff showing about a 40 percent average cut across all classes of freight between Nelson and nearby points, including reduced rates to Greenwood and Grand Forks. The move follows CP takeover of the Columbia and Western Extension management, replacing contractor-set prices with a standardized reduced schedule amid autumn snows and halted track work.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Nelson
Greenwood
Grand Forks
Athe
Colombia and Western
Boundary
Construcion
Phoenix Camp
How the News Came Then Relieved Ladysmith News
The rapid Can adian Pacific telegraphs operation led by dispatcher Ross copied the AP service and relayed Ladysmith relief news after a slow Montreal feed. War Office announced Ladysmith relieved, broadcast at 0 m, and within eighteen minutes the operator relayed news from London to Nuss far away. Credit to Canadian Pacific for speed.
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Mavifie
Ross
Canadia
Ladysmith
War Office
London
City Clerk Strachan to Compile Nelson Census Data
City Clerk Strachan will begin compiling a Nelson census transcript listing British and alien residents, properties, and voter counts from last year. The effort aims to include child counts, eligibility for high school, and the new roster of eligible voters and properties.
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Strachan
Dee
Devin
Nelaon
My. Strachan
Helin
Wix Heath
Local and Personal Notes from Nelson Area
Local items report Kaslo visitor Anson Whaller on legal business and real estate agent A Booth moving to larger quarters on Kootenay Street. Mining activity notes 70 tons daily shipped by B O Miner in February, and the Directorate Fractional claim transfer to Hastings Exploration Syndicate. Civil notices include sewer work demands and a railway contract dispute over British subject eligibility. A fire near the smelter, a curling match result, Sheriff sale for Charles Callaghan’s claims, and a petty theft arrest are also recorded.
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Anson Whaller
Kaslo
B. O. Miner
Holt
Nelson
Holdich
Revelstoke
Ferguson
Lardeau
A. Booth
Kootenay Street
Directorate Fractional
D. McKenzie
Hastings Exploration Syndicate, Ltd
Lifesaving recovery tale in Hannibal citizen
Prominent Hannibal Missouri resident J J Lilly recounts a typhoid leg turning into pneumonia and lung weakness. After failing to improve, he credits Dr King s New Discovery with relief and full recovery. Available in regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free at Canada Drug & Book Store. Nurse girl wanted about 16 apply P O Box 74 Nelson.
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J. J. Lilly
Hannibal
Canada Drug & Book Store
Chinaman
Box
Nelson
Travel partners and names listed in early directory
A scrambled OCR fragment lists numerous individuals and places including Toronto Ontario Vancouver Kaslo Greenwood Cranbrook Nelson Milwaukee Victoria and other surnames such as Kirpkatmick Dougherty Porter McKinnon and Fletcher. The text resembles a personnel or directory compilation with many names and locations.
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ATT TR Hotels
Phair
H. R. Kirpkatmick
Rowland
Gillis Dougherty
Peterboro
Ont
T. G. Holt
Vancouver
A. W. Whealler
Kaslo
J. D. Porter
Spoonoa
A. McKinnon
Silverton
T. J. Boadley
A. D. Polly
Mrs. Jamieson
Greenwood
J. Hinmar
Grand Works
Arm strong Hernia Support Promises Universal Cure
Patenaude Bros advertise a patent appliance that claims to cure rupture in all ages with guaranteed satisfaction. Endorsed by doctors in Ottawa and Victoria, the device promises fixed support and relief when other trusses fail, with demonstrations at the Hume Hotel in March.
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Ottawa
J. L. Armstrong
St Uge
Mr. Armstrong
Henry P. Wright
M. D
Elgin Street
John Montgomery
G. M. Williamson
M.D. OM
Monvtgomery
Williamson
Ardoch
N. D
Lange
Wother
For Sale Dairy Business and Equipage in Vernon B O
For sale a good paying dairy business in Vernon B O at bargain. Assets include 5 cows, a horse, sleigh, milk wagon, car and all belonging to a first Zolaas Dairy, Frame House and stable. Apply Box 162 Fernie B O.
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Vernon
B. O
Zolaas
Fernie
Nelson Wholesale Firms Advertise Water and Hardware
Wholesale houses advertise aerated and mineral waters from Nelson Soda Water Factory and other beverages. Local hardware and mining supply dealers promote Nelson Hardware Co and Vancouver Hardware Co, listing tinsmiths, paints, oils, and related products for wholesale buyers.
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Thorpe & GO
Limeren
Corner Vernon
Coda Wuts
Nelson
Y. Griffin & CO
Vernon J
Josephine Streets
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Boundary Division
Railway
Freigh Department
Shippers
Net Kou
Troup
The
P. R
Calgary
Boundary Country
Sous & Western Division
GPLR
Lardean
Miner
Eagle
Dr. Armstrong
P. Q. Wilson
Frank Wletcher
S. M. Brydges
I. W. Weir
J. H. Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Charles Callaghan
Cody Fraccion
Joker
Sheriff Tuck
Marehi
Callaghan
Hunter Bros
Telephone Company
Sir Joseph Porter
Mr. Free
Balfour
Crow's Nest Pass
George Miller
Houston
Thompson
Thomas Claiborne
Edward Haskkins
Claiborne
Yaiborne
Haskins
Clark House
Crease
Patenaude’s
Patenaude Bros
Victoria
B.C
L. Goodacre
Queen's Market
H. M. Navy
H. Mansell
Government Street
R. Homfray
C. E J. C. Elliott
Sec
Board O Fire
J. Giscombe
Fort Street
Hume Hotel
Armstrong
Nelson, B.C
Brackman & Ker Milling CO
Mmited
Front Street
Neton
Edmonton
New Westminster
A. MacDonald & Gohon
P Burns & CO
Haker Street
Kootenay Butcher Co
Seaen Aan Ison
Desile Deal
Turner, Beeton & GO
Pabst Brewing Co
Milewaukee
Calgary Brewing Co
Hopson's Bay CO
Atlantic
Halifax
Domi Krom
Dominion
Cambrefornian
Nola
Cerom
Malifax
Lake On
Dominion Line
Canada
Cunard
Cunard Line
White Star
Loy
Saale
Allan State Line
State of Nebraske
OF & Beasley
Ity
CN Mings
Winnireg
D. J. Christie
House
Mill St
Baker St
Robson St
Observatory St
J. E. Annable
Annable
C.w.west & CO
Reisterer & CO
Lillie Bros. Shoe Store
Lillie Bros
Ross, Lee & Taylor
Baker Street
George Fy Motion
WM. Hamilton Manufacturing CO
Peterborough, Ontario
Kirkpatrick & Wilson
Priciks Armouts
Prunies
Blackheries API
P, Burns & CO
Nelson, B. C
Rossland
Trail
Easlo
Sondon
Three Forks
New Denver
Slocan City
Ordora
Blacksmiths
Carlond Lota
Voce Nee RP Rithet & CO
Kooteniy Agent, Ltd
Kien Ke Milling Co. Ltd
Livitester
Kefiuantian
Hoes
ST. Joseph’s
Nuiaon
Sistate of
St. Joseph of
Stone Mia von
Hire Whit
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