Miners Special Adverts Boost Nelson Opera House Bookings
The Miner reports how judicious advertising by Nelson merchants and the Board of Trade improved booking for first class shows at the Nelson Opera House. Manager Annable notes that sending pamphlets with letters drew favorable replies, including from Gorton’s Minstrels, boosting local business and town promotion. The piece also mentions Hands Across the Sea at the theater with strong audience reception and notable cast performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annable
Nelson
Gorton
North America
Board of Trade
R. E. French Theater Company
Simms & Pettit
Adelphi
French
Vaenei
Melford
Mittiehty
Sorou Yuiter
Whilss
Maeda Holden
Guey Sillwood
Walter Brooks
Tom Bassett
J. Sackett
George Hays
Count Paul
Joan de Luasac
Robert
Joe Stillwood
J. S. Morris
K. McLeod
Nelson notices and town news items.
Local reports include Captain Troup’s Arrow Lake business trip, Sandy Stewart fined for drunkenness, snowfall at Silver King sawmill, and the McLeods returning from Halycon Hot Springs. Also mentions Gorton’s Minstrels ticket sale, typhoid cases, a speedy trial for W Kelly, pipe delivery and gas work resuming, builders’ plans, and public notices on rents and tenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Troup
Arrow Lake
Sandy Stewart
Silver King
R. G. McLeod
Halycon
Gorton
Thompson Stationery Company
W Kelly
Robson
Forin
Nelson Gas and Coke Works
Dr. Hall
Baker Street
Mr. Malone
Messrs
Ewart and
Carrie
Messrs.wart & Carrie
D.T. Morice
Lake Street
E. Beer
East Silica Stret
Gorton's Minstrels Coming to Nelson Tuesday
Gorton's Minstrels will appear in Nelson on Tuesday drawing large crowds nationwide for a show praised for excellence scenery and modern minstrelsy. The company relies on merit not sensational methods to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorton
Minstrels
United States
South America
West India Islands
Canada
Mexico
Nelson
Parade Led By Own Band Promises Grand Street Event
A grand street parade is planned led by the participating group and their own band, promising a lively procession through the streets with music and crowd appeal.
Notable Names in Transcribed Political Directory
A list of individuals including Ida Lewis of Los Angeles, Charles Burt of Ross land, W. D. Churchill of Spokane, W. A. S. Peard of Orillia, W. N. Tarrant of Winnipeg, J. D. Chipman of Halifax, W. A. Small of Vancouver, T. 8. Bale of Victoria, J. T. Cauley of Hamilton and others.
Hotel Names and Passengers in Early Listings
A fragmented list shows Hume J Ponton of Winnipeg L G Henderson of Vancouver D W Moore of Trail BR Mecaire Molly Gibson Mine O B Bowman Vancouver John Brasier Toronto E J Smith Toronto James Slavin Spokane and Dora appear among travelers or contacts in a hotel ledger.
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Citizen
OPERA
Frederick Flannigan
Esther May Frost
Herr Steiner
J. J. Walker
Otto Marstrand
Vancouver
Doering & Marstrand
Supreme Court
Rossland
Joe Blossom
Mr. F. Fletcher
A. R. Sherwood
Waterman & QO
Cnsious
R. Ar. Willams
C. Valerian & Co
Norrow
Seve
Grand Works
Davies
Provincial Building and Loan Association
Toronto
Chas. A. Hinckley
Chas. A. Morris
Westside Bank of
New York
Hinckley
Minstrels Ocoming
Patenaude Bros
Opticians
Nelson, B. C
Lillie Bros
Suotisrs
Aberdeen Block
H. Byers & CO
Kaslo
Sandon
Waverly
Opera House
C. A. Prosser
M. DesBrisay
Paterson
Recore
M. DesBrisay & Co
Tiec. Rein
Cottonwood Creek
Milton McClandish
Nelson Employment Agency
J. H. Love
Ag’t Baker
Fraternity Hall
Cor Baker & Kootenay
Sta
Arthur
City
New Westminster
Calcary
Carload
Turner Beeton, CO
Kootenay Lake
Pilot Bay
Nelson and
Lardo
J. A. Sayward
Dreas
Stevens Tatior
C.w.west & CO
Clements-Hillyer
Telephone
Mrs. McLaughlin
E. J. Scovil Mining Broker
Rotary Public
Windermere Mines
Windermere, B. J
George Gurd
F. L. Oster
Mara Block
Baker ST
Dominion Line
Dominion
Beaver Line
Lake Superior
Lake Huron
Allan Line
Pajnici
White Star Line
Cunard Line
Mri” Anchor Line
City of Rome
Allan State Line
State of Nebrask
American Line
St. Louis
Atlantic
Montreal
Bostor
P. R
I. Leasley
Boc
Cummings
Winnireg
R. H. Williams
J. W. Mellor
Victoria, B.C
Nelson Electric Tramway Company
T. C
Duncan
Secy
Tramway
Vernon St
Bon Ton Estaurant
Merchants
Fritz Honold
Spokane Falls
Nelson & Fort Sheppard
Red Mountain
Spokane
Rosslad
Kettle River
Boundary Creek
Marcus
Hi. A. Jackson
G. P
T.A
G. K
Tackabury
Nelson, BC
SOO Live
Imperial Limited
Kootenay Country
Arrow Wead & Kootenay Ldg
SG Paul
Mettreal
Boston
Monitreal
Winnipeg
Victoria
Sondon
Slocan Points
Slocan City
Kokanee
Argenta
Kootenay River
Strs
Moyie
Kootenay Landing
Crow’s Nest
Kor
Sat
C. K. Beasley City
R. W, Drew
Nelko
W. F
Anderson
K. J, Coyle
Tray
Poss
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