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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
4
Report of twin nuptials for May Herbert Phostr tyne and McLeod, with elaborate church and reception details. The article lists bridesmaids and wedding party attire, decor, and post ceremony plans amid local pageantry and family connections.
The ceremony took place at dawn in Mary hmma culate Chuseh. Ma. dolen B. Box marries Miss Nora O Reilly of Nel on, with Rev Father Borland officiating. The bride wore white silk organdie and orange blossoms. bridesmaid Nellie O Reilly wore lavender silk. The groom was assisted by a groomsman, and many friends attended at the O Reilly residence on Matt Street for a wedding reception. The couple will reside on Carbonnte Street after a reception tonight.
The Inland Revenue report finds two cream of tartar baking powders in Manitoba British Columbia and the Northwest Territories DroPrice's and Royal all other powders sold analyzed contain alum or alum phosphate and are unhealthy. Cream of tartar powders are deemed wholesome. alum powders are condemned as harmful due to soluble alum residues in bread.
An advertisement promotes a universal cure called Frightful Blue for wounds burns and skin conditions sold by Canada Doug & Book Store. It claims quick healing and lists Kelons Corns and skin lesions as treated. The note mentions Florence Park Hotel at Roberts' Ranch run by W M Roberts with food service.
A cluttered ad page lists openings for housework and light duties, sewing and dressmaking apprentices, stenographer position, and several sales including furniture tools a law library and a seven room furnished house. Rental and lodging notices indicate rooms for rent and nearby addresses.
Arrangements for the Nelson Rifle Association's first annual prize shooting tournament are nearly complete. The event runs September 28 and 30 with a full programme including nursery match 200 yards kneeling, range prizes, tramway and ladies matches, team event, and civilian and militiamen prizes. Concerns over range safety near Florence Park are noted but no action proposed.
Miss Mekin introduces physical culture lessons for ladies and children. A ladies class is being formed and those wishing to join should contact Miss McKinnon at Box Git, Nelson, who is reputed to give wre and tuili.
Property listing notes a large house on Silien Street available for rent with water connection included. The brief entry emphasizes a low monthly rent of ten dollars and an active water hookup.
Readable fragments show houses and lots for sale in city areas with names of Viet Company Ontario Mutual Life Insurance and Montreal Insurance firms. The note hints at local real estate offerings and associated lenders or insurers in Canada.
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