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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
4
The dainty colorings of this season goods have never been equalled. In choosing wall paper you want the prettiest and best. You can get a better variety of designs tints and colors in florals stripes and ingrains with ceilings and borders to match at our store than anywhere else and at prices ranging from 7c per roll up.
Morley and Laing Booksellers Stationers report strong demand for Mason and Risch pianos across their stores. Local customers seek upright and grand models, with sales up as concerts and music programs resume.
The city man J D Kyle leaves this morning for Madison Wisconsin. A con was born to the wife of J S Carter district passenger agent of the C P R on Monday March 10. At the record office yesterday certificates of work were granted to R B Bell on the Mountain Chief and Standard Fractional mineral claims. The mounted caribou head with antlers to be raffled for P Larsen was on exhibition at the Home hotel drawing attention as one of the finest in this part of British Columbia. A new wallpaper line is promoted by I J Bradley and Co. Dr Rose underwent fumigation aboard the Moyie after a case of scarlet fever was found on a passenger train at Lethbridge.
A family testimonial from Mrs. Mary BE of Waterford Virginia describes coffee causing dyspepsia and Postum Food Coffee as a healthier alternative. After trying Postum strictly by directions, the dyspepsia improved, weight gain occurred, and the physician husband praises Postum. The family now prefers Postum over coffee.
The report lists disputes in a mining subcontract and voter impersonation appeals with costs and judgments, plus hotel guest checkins across Nelson area including Lockhart, McPherson, Wallace Miller Co. promotions, and a Ping Pong tournament fundraiser for Kootenay Lake Hospital.
William Hunter reports from Silverton that a major strike occurred 1,000 feet from the tunnel portal at 800 feet depth. The ledge is two and a half feet wide and dry ore of high grade, signaling rich and strong ore bodies at depth and improving local business conditions.
The C P R has awarded the contract to build a chalet at Emerald Lake British Columbia. It will contain 16 sleeping rooms. In another matter at the Canada Paper Co annual meeting John McFarland resigned the presidency and was succeeded by A Montague Allan with C M Holts as vice president and F J Campbell reassigned as general manager.
Reports from Paris on March 11 say a disaster in General Methuen's column will spur Boer resistance, with papers praising his conduct in the Villebois Mareuil affair. Also in Rossland, the Father Pat memorial lists close March 31, with $722 raised so far and more expected. The Tourist association elected a secretary, W A Jowett, and added Melville Parry to the executive as it seeks district support and $1 memberships. Winnipeg notes Montreal practice and a lineup change for Stanley Cup matches. Ottawa reports Laurier to attend the June coronation in New York, with Dillinger appointed CPR Chapleau division superintendent.
A five story brick warehouse of the Brunswick Balke Cullander Co at Wells and Superior streets was practically destroyed by fire tonight. Loss placed at $175,000. London and New York metal quotations noted with copper steady and lead prices.
The government steamer Lansdowne sails for Sable Island to search for the missing Allan liner Huronian, believed wrecked there after a voyage from Halifax.
An advertisement denounces most hair tonics as scalp irritants and useless. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the only product that destroys the dandruff germ, relieves itching, halts hair loss, and stimulates growth, urging readers to ask their druggist for Herpicide.
The Waverley Hotel operated by J. N. Davidson offers rates from one to one and a half dollars per day. Meals available at twenty five cents. Located next to the Opera House at Victoria Street Nelson with P O Box 210 and telephone 147.
A local newspaper notice promotes Griffiths Menthol Liniment with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. It claims relief for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises muscular soreness and inflammation. Sold by J H Vanstone in Nelson B Ol.
By order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia there will be offered for sale at the Nelson courthouse on March 17, 1902 at 11 a.m. the parcel known as Dellie’s Mineral Claim Lot 241 Group I in the Kootenay District to satisfy a judgment of $5,761.97 plus $24.14 costs and six percent interest. Cash payment required at close. Purchaser must verify title and interest. High bidder deemed purchaser. Further details from plaintiff or auctioneer Tuck.
In the Supreme Court of British Columbia the Athabasca Gold Mines Limited is ordered to have Robert Garnet Tatlow as Official Liquidator under the Winding Up Act by Justice Irving. Dated March 3, 1902. Wilson, Senkler & Bloomfield solicitors for the official liquidator.
Creditors of Athabasca Gold Mine Limited must file names addresses and details of debts by April 11 1902 or risk exclusion from distributions. Official Liquidator Robert Garnet Tallow Esquire Vancouver to receive proofs at District Registrar Court House Vancouver. First creditors meeting set for April 21 1902 at 11 am to approve sale of assets.
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