Local notes from Nelson and area include transport updates and community events
Beaver line steamer passed Hearth Point on Sept 21 and Canlomian near Magdalen en route to Montreal. Bandit hotel closes season, Nelson Club planning football practice and a large Opera House audience expected for Father Drummond's tonight lecture. Public notices cover construction contracts, mining offices, rehearsals for The Mikado, and local meetings.
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Beaver Line
Lake Ontario
Hearth Point
Silverton
Nelson
Opera House
Father Drummond
Tarvest
Salvation Army
St. Saviour’s Church
Opera
Strike on Highland continues amid ore shipment totals
Figures for the previous week show 7,370 tons shipped by Le Roi, Centre Star, Le Roi No. 2 and Giant. Production hinges on smelter capacity and railway ore car supply to Northport. If October output matches the past two weeks, last year’s total could be reached by month end, boosting November and December exports. Rossland Great Western expected to ship 400–600 tons daily. Columbia & Kootenay preparing to mine No. 1 tunnel. CP Railway discussed smelter rates with War Eagle and Centre Star. a per ton rate offer was refused. If no satisfactory agreement, a new smelter may be built by Centre Star. Parker relocation clarification given. dispute over work certificates remains. Whitewater mine workers, mixed union and non union, refused work over timber wages, shutting down. Arlington office building contract awarded to A. Pfeiffer of Nel-
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le Roi
Centre
Star
Northport
Rossland Great Western
Columbia & Kootenay
No. 1
G. Shaughne
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
War Eagle Centre
Pope Praised For U S Church Policy in Cuba and Philippines
Archbishopp Ireland reports Vatican praise for American government handling of church rights in Cuba and the Philippines while Vatican officials note repeated Filipino petitions for direct Vatican relations. Separately, Chaffee signals withdrawal of most US troops from China with a legation guard and Tong Chow supply plans. A Cedar Lake severed head clue emerges from a silver denture and wire, while Indiana health officials order vaccination for Indians on the reserve.
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Philippines
London
Ireland
Rome
United States
Cuba
Republic
Cardinal Rampolla
Vatican
Washington, D. C
War Department
Chaffee
China
Legation
Taku
Tien Tsin
Tong Chow
Travelers at Hotels Mention Names Across Regions
A list of individuals staying at various hotels is recorded, naming A C Egbert Ainsworth W A Clute Kaslo J C Conlin Victoria H E Wittlanfer Berton H L Johnston Greenwood W J Hogg Rossland F B Hill Vancouver J Bowron and wife Medicine Hat J B McLean Rossland A M Fanning Victoria H G Bruce Buffalo E C Black Burton Idaho Mrs Bogle Victoria J M Billings and wife Salmon BE Fradley Rossland Charles H Wolf Spokane Miss Dora R Beck Calgary.
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E. C. Black
Burton Idaho
Phair
Bogle
Victoria
J. M. Billings
Salmon
BE. Fradley
Rossland
Charles H. Wolf
Spokane
Dora R. Beck
Calgary
Nelson shoots conclude first annual event with prizes awarded
The first annual Nelson shoot closed Saturday with six teams in the team contest. Kaslo team of A McQueen W J Davenport A J Dill and C Moore won $20. Ladies match prizes went to A McQueen and others, with a grand aggregate led by Dr Hall at 187 points for $10 and W Harp of Rossland at 184 points. Committee work and secretary George M Phillips received thanks for the success.
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Kasio
A. McQueen
W. J. Davenport
A. J. Dill
C.moore
Nelson slashes water rates in new city schedule
Starting October 1 the city of Nelson enacts lower water charges under a new by law. Four room homes pay $1, five rooms $1.25, six rooms $1.50 plus 25 cents for bath and toilet. Advance payments earn 10 percent discount for one month and 20 percent for three months. The text ends with a humorous non sequitur about Johnny's sister's hair.
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Nelson
No Right to Ugliness Beauty Advice Ad Promotes Bitters
An advertisement urges women to maintain health to stay attractive and declares Electric Bitters as the ideal remedy for stomach liver and kidney regulation and blood purification. It promises better complexion and nerves, plus a 50 cent price at Canada Drug and Book Store. Other promos invite visits to Florence Park Hotel and discuss wall mouldings at B J Bradley Co and I J Bradley Co in the Kootenays.
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Canada Drug & Book Store
Nelson Wines and Cigars Promote Blue Ribbon Tea
A fragment advertises Nelson Wine Co offerings including Blue Ribbon Tea, wines, cigars, and an August market mention. It lists Mansouns, Baker Street address in Nelson, and a phone contact. The wording is garbled but centers on selling beverages and cigars from a local supplier.
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Galgary Ie
Mansouns Telephone
Baker St
Nelson
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement claims a cold can be cured in a day by taking Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund if it fails and notes Grove's signature appears on each box.
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Grove
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City Comment
Baker Street
Nelson Lodge
A. P
A.M. i
Masonic Hall
Girant Master I
IL Watson
Vancouver
John Toye
Victoria Street
Nanaimo
Colonel Prior
William Sloan
Nanaio
Nanino
Sloan
Prior
Somie
Cumberlad
Liwthornthwaite
Billy Melnnes
Cumberland Liberals
Sandon Mining Review
Tribune
The
London Mining Review
Mebachern
Stubbs
Duluth
Galveston Tribune Printing Company
Galveston
Victuresque
Galveston Relief Committee
Galveston Tribune
Clarence Ousley
Robert Frew
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Old Country
Europe
Oberammergau
Haddo House
Lord and Lady Aberdeen
Ile
Ewart & Carrie
Creston
Turner
I Murphy
Kuskanook
Thomas Kane
Minnie
Keogh
Belle
Singlehurst
Edith
Marirose
Mother Lode
Kootenay River
Robert Burmester
Comstock
Julius R. Reisterer
Yosemite
Ironside
Taurry
Sinkan
Eee
May
Jennie
49 Creek
A. H. Kelly
T. S. Fleutot
W. A. McLean
Highland
Lawr
Whitewater
Whitewater Mmine and Mill
Whitewater Miner's Union
Arlington Ming
Slovan City
A. Pfeiffer
Nel
Pope
America
Pekin
Chicago
Cedar Lake
Indiana
Fagan
Nelson Rifle Association
Kerr & CO
Court of Assizes
Martin’ Reilly
Ouston Block
Johnny
Siater
B.J. Bradley & Co
F. J. Bradley & Co
Florence Park
Roberts’ Ranch
W. M. Roberts
Kootenays
I. J. Bradley & Co
Josephine Stre
Patenaude Bros. Manufacturing Jewelers
Nelson Opera House
R. E. French
Quo Vadis
Nelson Wine CO
J. E. Annable General Broker
Victoria-Montreal Fire Insurance Company
Ontario Mutual Life Insurance Company
Annable
Enquire Art Music Co
Silica Street
Canada Permanent and Western Canada Mortgage Corporation
Toronto
Ont
G. I. Lennox
Baker St. Nelson
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