Library Ball Tonight Promises Large Attendance and Benefit
The Library Ball will be held this evening at the Opera House with main entrance on Ward street and tickets priced two dollars for gentlemen and one dollar for ladies. Committees have completed preparations including decorations, furnishings, and a supper plan, with the event aimed at raising funds for a charitable cause. Numerous volunteers are urged to assemble after lunch to finalize setup and preparations. An injury case from Kootenay Lake General Hospital was noted, with possible eye operation and doctors hopeful for sight.
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Opera House
Ward Street
Kootenay Lake General Hospital
Peril of Dynamite In Nelson Sparks Grand Jury Review
Citizens warn that 45 tons of dynamite and six tons of black powder stored across the river from Nelson violate law restricting powder near towns. They fear a potential explosion could wipe out the city and kill many. The issue is to be examined by the approaching assize grand jury for possible indictments.
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Nelson
Huma
Assize
Slocan Eight Hour Question Sparks Merchant Fear
W Hunter of Silverton tells Miner the Slocan community was surprised by the eight hour legislation. He notes miners prefer the old 3.50 for 10 hours to 3.00 for eight and warns a strike could ruin the season. Merchants curb orders to avoid unsaleable stocks amid labor capital tension.
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W. Hunter
Silverton
Green
Hunter
Slovan
Slocan
Miner Hurt In Rifle Accident At Royal Canadian Mine
A miner named William F. Trajan was severely injured at 1 30 yesterday afternoon at the Royal Canadian mine while attempting to load a cartridge. The shell misfired and exploded causing serious wounds, with the incident described as painful and potentially severe.
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Royal Canadian Mine
William FE. Trajan
Arrivals and Events Highlight City Tonight in Nelson
Torontonian H. H. Davison is among arrivals at the chair. Workmen prep the Opera House floor for tonight’s ball. P Burns, cattle king, registers at the chair and plans a few days in Nelson. An ice cream social Debuts at the Baptist Church at 8. Photo deadline looms for The Miner's Special Kootenay Number. Library Ball first dance at 9. Mine visit blocked by snow. Joker group notes. Rifle drill canceled. uniforms to be measured Friday. Junior football and lacrosse practice ahead of a 24th match. Map pamphlet committee selects eight views for Winnipeg printing. An 11.5 lb bass caught off the rapids. Calls for electric light at Ward and Victoria streets. Hudson’s Bay block excavation uses inclined road method to save time. John Cholditch & Co. opens a Vancouver wholesale line here with store on Water Street. Local express men plan London trip. many mines eyed for potential investment. New arrivals include W Hunter, D A Morrimer, J W Ponpore, and others from multiple cities.
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P. Burns
Nelson
Kootenay
Nelson Rifle Company
G. Henderson
P. Lynch
I. Grant
J. Thompson
J. Onisholm
H. Howden
Ward
Victoria Streets
Hudson's Bay Block
John Cholditch & Co
McMillan & Hamilton
Vancouver
Syye
Turner, Beaton & Co
Jon Water Street
Kootenays
Hamilton
Express Company
Rossland
London
Payne
le Roi
B. O
Express
Meteorological Report by A H Hol on May Dates
Weather records show daily high and low temperatures from May 12 to May 17 with rainfall amounts ranging from 0.00 to 0.06 inches. Barometer readings are listed between 27.70 and 28.00 inches, noting Friday through Thursday entries and a data line for May 12.
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A. H. Hol
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T. Stewart
Montreal
A. Davis
St. Paul
G. Ford
Winnipeg
A. Farquharson
Brigden
Thos. Maloney
Sarma
A. Briggs
New York
Frank Bayer
Fort Steele
F. H. McHoag
Boulogne
A. T. Arthur
Creston
John Babbitt
Mrs. White
H. H. Davison
Toronto
Silica
Hendryx Street
J. J. Weutor
Excelsior Gold Mines
Ernest Mansfield
Kusl Yesterd
Joker Group
Board of Trade
D. A. Morrimer
Spokane
J. HW Ponpore
Nakusp
J. ©. Cumstock
Miss G Cumstock
Qarruthera
R Stewart
T. P. MclIntyre
W. H. Aldridge
Trail
Calgary
Joe
Shepard
Chicago
W. 8
Stout
J. A. Boswell
G. C. Newman
W. H. Burr
H. L. Meyer
Lillie Bros
Aberdeen Block
J. J. Walker
Baker St
Ion Avenue
Bive Insurance
Alex. Stewart
Turner-Boeckh Block
Newson
Cabot
Nelson Hardware C
BEAR
Patenaude Bros
Atlantic
Nan
Covadonga
Gatlia
Dominion Line
Dominion
Beaver
Lake Ontario
White Star Line
Cymric
Cunard Line
Servia
American Line
St Louis Anchor Line
Ethiopia
Allan State Line
Mongolian
Tyne
Boston
New England
Lettes
Martin O'Reilly & CJ
Coaksey
the Hub Furnishing House
Emory & Walley
Box
DesBrisay’s
Nelson Employment Agency
Blacksmith
Baker
Carpenter
Cooks
J. H. Love
Ag’t
M. DesBrisay & Co
The
Lawrence Hardware Co
Shelf and Heavy Hardware
Nelson, BC
Gamble & O'Reilly
Cedar Street
Vernon Street
British Columbian Permanent Loan and Savings Company
W. A. Thurman Smokers’ Headquarters
Kootenay Cigar Mi’g Co
Mrs. McLanenlin
Hugh BR. Cameron
General Broker
Baker Street
Fire and Life Assurance
Spokane Falls
Rossl
Pacific Coast
Kettle River
Boundary Creek
Marcus
Dixon, G
Spokane Wash
Tackabury
Nelson, B
Miner
Dominion Express Office
M Wn
Ae Tobeoh
Sydney Oliver
Observatory Street
Twoloors
Stanley
Noleon
Lorye
Harold Selous
Tytler
Baker St. Weat
Victoria St
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