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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1902
Page
4
The dainty colorings of this season's 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. Prices range from 7c per roll up.
Morley and Laing showcased Mason and Risch pianos boosting sales and attention for the brands. The event highlighted craftsmanship, inviting patrons to test models and compare tones. Local musicians praised the instruments for clarity and sustain during demonstrations.
A daughter was born to the wife of James Wilks on Sunday afternoon. T. R. French visits Summit creek properties as a guest at the Home. The International delivered ore for Ball Mines smelter. St Patrick’s Day dance draws attendees from Lan don Ainsworth. The Theosophical meeting at F W Pettit’s residence was postponed with date to be announced. Snowfall along the main lake nears a foot at Easlo, half an inch at Nelson melted soon after. Charles Love remains gravely injured from a CPR yard accident but shows some chance of recovery. C F Jackson of Rossland travels to Slocan. Rossland’s prosperity lifted. Post office construction delayed by low water until lake rises. Mohach Jann Bros advertise Alabastine Murale walls. James Wilks examination date set in Nelson for Centre Star Mining Co v Rossland Miners' union. Wallace-Miller Co advertises men’s shirts and colored waists. A concurrent writ is allowed in Payne Mining Co case, close to Cullom v Manley in Canada’s Supreme Court. Ground work disputed for a year, filing and relocation issues noted.
A St. Joe Missouri man,P V Wise, reports knee stiffness and leg swelling eased after quitting coffee and using Postum. He cites Dr Barnes urging cessation of coffee and notes 18 months of good health since the switch, claiming coffee increases rheumatic pain and stomach and heart trouble improve with Postum.
Peter Loraing of Luxemburg writes to the provincial police of British Columbia asking for the whereabouts of his brother John Loraing, who has lived in Rossland and Three Forks. Anyone knowing his location is asked to communicate with W. H. Burloci-Webster. The Wallace Miller Co. advertises trunks and valises.
The city expects a material annual revenue boost from a loaned system with a small measurement fee set as non barrier, a claim of right of satisfaction to be met, and a question to the council about proceeding. Morley and Laing offer a 25 percent discount on all wallpaper purchases until month end to encourage early buying.
The tensorial establishment of J. H. Matheson and the basement shop of McMahon and Gardner have consolidated and are now doing business next door to the Bodega saloon, inviting old and new customers to visit.
The afternoon and evening ping pong event began yesterday to strong attendance and high anticipation. Matches run from 2.30 p.m. to 8.15 p.m. with a long list of pairings and winners to determine who sits ready for further play, as organizers note the program may evolve. A curling match on St Patrick’s Day drew attention, with a decisive 17 to 2 win celebrated by the Dover-led rink, while disputes arose over the officials’ performance.
N F Townsend agent for J W Thompson Free Miner’s Certificate BA2607 will apply in 60 days for a certificate of improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Horton Allen Mineral claim in Nelson Mining Division West Kootenay. Action under section 37 must be started before issuance. Dated November 2 1001. About that second hand article in The Miner want column.
To A H Fischer or any transferee I notify that I have expended 133 dollars in labor and improvements to hold the Manila and Silver Queen claims at the head of Midge Creek Kuskanook Mining District West Kootenay. If within ninety days you fail to pay one portion of the expenditure plus advertising costs, your interest will vest in the subscriber under the Mineral Act amendment.
William Waldie as agent for John A Turner and Michael Scully gives notice that within 60 days a application will be made to the Mining Recorder for certificates of improvements on Queen Niagara Lewiston and Burlington fractional claims in West Kootenay Nelson District at Wolf Creek Sheep Creek tributary of Salmon River. Action under section 87 must be commenced before certificates issue. Dated February 18, 1902.
The Waverley Hotel owned by J. N. Davidson advertises rates from $1.00 to $1.50 per day with first class meals at 25 cents. Located next to the Opera House on Victoria Street, Nelson, with P O box 210 and Telephone 147.
Notice that I J D Anderson P L S agent for P Browns Free Miner’s Certificate No B50522 intends within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the Drum Lommon Mineral Claim in the Nelson Mining Division on Craig Mountain Trail B C dated March 1 1902.
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