Rail worker fatally crushed on Robson Penticton line
F. Wike a brakeman for Mann Foley Bros and Larsen was killed at Gonelle's Mill two and a half miles west of Robson at 11 30. He was on the Robson Penticton work train and is believed to have fallen between two flat cars. The wheels ran over his abdomen and he died shortly after being found. Wike, from Barry Ohio, will have his remains sent home. TI A Durkee led the train service crew and accompanied the body to Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wike
Mann
Foley Bros
Larsen
Gonelle’s Mill
Robson
Wike
Robson Penticton
Tie
British Columbia
Barry, O
TI. A. Durkee
Robson-Penticton
Nelson
Turner Declines to Reveal License Board Details
Nelson to form a Licensing Commissioners board with two confirmed members Ald McKillop from the City Council and Mayor Neelands, while a third member remains unnamed. Miner reporters note Mr John A Turner is expected as the likely third member, though he refuses to discuss the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Board of Licensing Commissioners
Ald. McKillop
Neelands
John A. Turner
Turner
Pring
Hockey Tonight Slocan City vs Nelson at Crystal Rink
Slocan City and Nelson clash in the season finale at the Crystal rink perched up the hill. The 9 pm game follows an hour of skating with Hall Mines Smelter Band providing music. Admission is 50 cents for the skating crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocan City
Nelson
Ole Olson Jr at the Opera House Monday Night
Nelson Opera House opens Monday night for Ole Olson Jr a Swede hero comedy. Baker City Republica raves Markham performance drawing large crowd with broad dialect humor and strong support. company hopes for full houses and return engagement to delight drama lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Opera House
Ole Olson, Jr
Baker City
Ore
Ole Olson
Markwn
New York
Local notes from Nelson area and street improvements
The Crystal rink opens for skating this afternoon. W R Gallup, prospector, miner and hunter, visits Nelson briefly. James Lawrence nears full recovery from illness and aims to be out in a week. H R Bellamy, laid up with la grippe, was released from care yesterday. A four foot sidewalk extends through the Hume addition to the Nelson and Fort Sheppard depot. Several electric lights begin shining on streets, brightening muddy areas in the dark nights. The Ladies Hospital Aid Society will meet Monday afternoon in St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Gallup
Prospector
Miner
Hunter
Nelson
James Lawrence
H.R. Bellamy
la Grippe
Hume Addition
Nelson & Fort Sheppard
Nelson Daily Miner notes and social items in city column
Paul’s church lecture room and local business activity described as a healthy sign for the Kootenay trade. A hospital operation on Mrs. J J Walker is successful and Mrs Walker recovering. City pays 8500 to stockholders in Electric Light Co. by Bank of Montreal. Nelson Gao Club to hold a 2 PM shoot at OG P R flats. curing match at Crystal rink with teams listed. County jail warden Wittstubbs falls ill, recovers. Real estate purchases by FE Jo and W W Bradley in Nelson. Public appeals for paper subscribers and criticism of doorstep theft. Editor Simpson visits from Cranbrook Herald. Cranbrook East Kootenay prospects praised. School of Cookery closes with lectures on candies. Advertising advice from Press and Printer urges strategic, results-focused campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Electric Light Co
Nelson Gao Club
OG. P. R
Crystal Rink
Dr. Hall
A. Carrie
H. Wallice
Tainburn
O Archibald
Thompson
Houston
W. Richardson
Capt. Wittstubbs
Baker Street
Simpson
Cranbrook
School of Cookery
British prestige and imperialism in politics
A Sixty Club dinner report quotes Right Hon. St John Brodrick on foreign policy, urging Britain to reserve its lion for major issues and avoid cheap imperialism. The News-advertiser and Victoria Colonist debate government repudiation of a railway contract, noting Mackenzie & Mann may sue for damages while disputing the contract’s breach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Brodrick
News—advertiser
Messrs. Mackenzie & Mann
Messrs
Mackenzie & Mann
Victoria Colonist
Music lessons and local ads create small town notices
Music lessons offered on piano organ and guitar by Mrs W J Astley on Robson Street two doors west of Stanley P O Box 130 Pioneer Baking Powder advertised as the only parish Pure Cream Tart Baking Powder made in the Province Grower promotion Buy BC produce Sthnler and Harle Victoria Wanted to rent a four or five room cottage by the term of April apply A S C Miner office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Astley
Robson Street
Stanley
P. O. Box
B.C
Sthinler & Harle
Victoria
Sydney Oliver
Observatory Street
Two Doors
Building Trade Motto for Craftsmanship Quality
A concise call to carpenters, joiners, and builders stressing using the best 7740s and materials to ensure superior work, noting the necessity of high tools and solid technique to achieve top results.
West Kootenay Brick and Lime Company Shares Offered
The West Kootenay Brick and Lime Company offers 5 000 preference shares at 10 percent guaranteed and 7 500 ordinary shares of 1.00 each with payments of 0.50 on application and allotment. Subscriptions open 10 am March 13 1899 and close 3 pm March 31 1899. Applications via Bank of British Columbia Nelson or at the company office.
Notice of Assignment and Creditors Meeting
Samuel J Mighton of Nelson New Brunswick assigns all personal and real estate to Hugh R Cameron in trust for creditors by deed dated March 10 1899. Creditors must send claims by April 10 1899. A creditors meeting is set for March 20 1890 at 2 PM at Macdonald Johnson law office Baker Street Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Mighton
Nelson
8. C
Hugh R. Cameron
3. C
Samuel J Mighton
Sil Parisons
Pargaath
Samuel J
Macdonald & Johnson
Baker Street
B. C
A. D
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robson- Penticton Beach
MR. Turner
Ole Oleson, JR
Opera House
Ladies Hospital Aid Society
FE. Jo and
W. W. Bradley
City of
Nelton
Victoria "Street
Wire Hall
Nelson Daily Miner
F. Fletcher
Silica Street
Leblanc
2Nd Street
Creston
H. Demers
Lillie Bros
Aberdeen Block
J.J. Walker
J. J. Walker
Jeweler
Baker St
Nelson, B.C
Vancouver Hardware Co., Ltd
Patenaude Brothers
Lake Street
Vernon and
Park Streets
Carbonate Street
J. L. Vanstone
KOH, Wilams, Custos
Nelson, B. C
The
West Kootenay
W. W. Beer
Pursu
Havana
Hotel Hume
Nelson Opera Mouse
A. E. Markham
York Theatre Co
Ole Olson JR
Brackman & Ker Milling Co. Ltd
Parsons Produce Co
Kootenay
Swift & CO
South Omaha
Winnipeg
Blaxcutts
Vancouver
Seison
Rosstano
Atlin Lake
Tacisa Lawes
Woop
Dawson
P. J. Russell
Nelson Tent and Awning Factory
Theo. Madson
Reisterer & CO
Stanley Street
Mill
Latimer Streets
H. R. Cameron
W.west & CO
General Teamsters
B.C. O. Co
Standard Oil Co
Spokane
Baker & Hall Sts
Imperial
BANK
Diregurs
Howland
T. R.merritt
Wim
Trameau
Hugh Ryan
Robt
Jaffray
Edmonton
Canda
United States
Europe
Savings Bank Department
J. M- Lay
Geo. Holbrook
M. DonBrisay
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