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Nelson Daily Miner

Location

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Oct 04, 1899

Page

3

Telephone Poles Across Baker Street In Nelson Plan

Kootenay Lake Telephone Company wins city approval to erect 52 foot poles on Baker street near Victoria, avoiding alley blockage. Upgrades include a new metallic system, switchboard move from Vancouver, and long distance service expansion benefiting emergency fire response. Also notes Nelson coke and gas works plans, and a local theater advert.

Kootenay Lake Nelson Baker Victoria Baker Street Tramway Company Vancouver David Morris

Black Flag at the Opera House Receives Rave Review

The French Theater Company performance of Black Flag drew a large audience who praised the cast. Walter Brooks from London earned uproarious applause for his portrayal of a crook with convincing villainy. Ouida Marion as Naomi Blandford reached a pivotal dramatic moment in a climax that left spectators impressed.

Walter Brooks Sheeney Crook London Ouida Marion Naomie Blandford

Knights of Pythias Day Urged in Nelson

Fifty residents urged during French Theatre troupe stay that the Damon and Pythias play be staged in Nelson to mark Knights of Pythias Day. Arrangements with Mr. French may bring the production with excursions from Ymir Kaslo London New Denver and Slocan City.

Damon and Pythias Nelson Ymir Kaslo London New Denver Slocan City Order Knights of Pythias Pythias

Nelson notices and personal items span deaths sales and court

Local brief covers J Roderick Robertson grieving father death by telegram. Winnipeg frost in Nelson strawberries picked at Nelson. Ward Bros sell Lot 8 Block 7 Fairview 68a to H Hurry for 150. Calgary mail routes change via Crow's Nest Pass. Oct 1 56/40 0.00 7.80. Oct 2 54.5/40.0 0.00 28.12. Nelson Rifle drill tonight. General Hutton inspection date approaching. Two men fined for window incident at Martin O Reilly Co. McMillan & Hamilton buy two lots Front street for a warehouse. John Duncan McFarland dies at 10. funeral 3 pm. B M Quirk named Vernon and Nelson Telephone manager. W J Massey leaves for Vancouver. town improvements noted. Police court: G B Gibson held for defense witnesses. Henderson fined 5. Hospital matron thanks donors. Western Presbyterian No 1 Winnipeg received by The Miner.

J. Roderick Robertson Winnipeg Nelson Ward Bros Nelson City Lane and Improvement Company Fairview Addition H. Hurry Nelson Rifle Company John Duncan McFarland D. McFarland D. McArthur & Co B. M. Quirk Bell Telephone Company Rossland Vernon and Nelson Telephone Canada Western Telephone and Telegraph Companies W. J Allan Pilot Bay R. Reisterer Stocks Day Oliver Western Presbyterian Miner

Religious Journal Edits and Well-Wishes Across Provinces

The issue notes the Rev R G MacBeth as editor and business manager with other ministers and church figures sending goodwill to Presbyterians. Names listed include W Whyte, J Cowdry, A A Dudeman, F Bowser, W Harvey, A J McMillan, R Palmer, H Hand, J Kirkup, F Wickin, L Hengerson, W Hume, D Mìata, J Beaton and others from Vancouver to Winnipeg.

R. G. MacBeth M. A W. Whyte B. A

Tragedy at Salt Lake Claims Oregon Line Chief

Ethan Mills former Idaho lieutenant governor and Volunteer Engineer service officer shot and killed Chief Engineer Millvaney of the Oregon Short Line in his Salt Lake City office this afternoon.

Salt Lake Utah Ethan Mills Volunteer Engineer Service Idaho Millvaney Oregon Short Line

Federation Wins in Queensland Votes Favor Federation Referendum

Brisbane Oct 2 The Queensland referendum on Australian Federation closes with 38 4848 votes for and 80 996 against.

Brisbane Queensland

Victoria University Endowment Gets $25 000 Gift

Toronto Ontario October 2 Mr and Mrs J M Fayalle announce a subscription of 25000 dollars for the Victoria University endowment fund summarizing a major philanthropic pledge from local benefactors for the universitys financial future.

Toronto Ont J. M. Fayalle Victoria University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Will Nelson Coke and Gas Works Jack Glyndon Ned Mamie Holden Clanse Harry Glyndon R. E. French Ward Street OPERA Calgary Crow’s Nest Pass Revelstoke Lillie Bros Aberdeen Block Federation H. Byers & CO Sandon Patenaude Bros Opticians Nelson, B. C M. DesBrisay Paterson Waverly Opera House C. A. Prosser New Westminster Wills E. J. Scovil Mining Broker Rotary Public Windermere Mines Sol Ciier Windermere, B. C Silica & Stanley Sts E. J. Curran Prop Gamble & O'Reilly,’ Land Surveyors & General Agents Kers Bealey Block Nelson, B.C Aigaea Ie London & B. C. Goldfields Eton Arthur BL Hodgins Crow's Nest Pass C. W West & Co Charles St.barbe Agt Chas. A. Waterman & Co Nelson Employment Agency Wwon Road J. H. Love, Ag’t Baker Angerona R. H. Williams Baker Strret Atlantic Dominion Line Dominion Beaver Line Lake Superior Lake Huron Atlan Allan Line White Star Line White Star Line “Oceanic Cunard Line Anchor Line Allan State Lin American Line St. Laws Ee Hh New York New England Bensley Hleon BA Cummings General Agius Winnipes Newson J. W. Mellor Victoria, B.C AND SOO Line Imperial Limited Kootenay Country Arrowhead Montreal Robson Slocan Points Sun Kokanee Argenta BE. Beasley City R. W. Drew Nelko WF. Anderson COYLE Trav Pass G. P Neleon Vancouver Spokane Falls Nelson & Fort Sheppard Rv Red Mountain R’v Spokane Kettle River Boundary Creek Marcus H. A, Jackson A. K, Tackabury Agent B. C Kootenay Bonner’s Ferry Ak Steamer Pilot Hoy Str Lardo Bonners Ferry Great Northern Railway Lardo-Dunlan Division Btr International Alberta Kalo Pountain Canada United States Robert Irving
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