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Newspaper
Nelson Daily Miner
Location
Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
4
A trimmed section lists ads and end notes indicating items for clearance. The readable lines show small notices about sale of goods and possible household items offered for quick removal. The brief items suggest a local sale mood and urgent disposal.
A daughter was born to Mrs. Joseph Morley. George Rolinson’s fox terrier died. In Vices and Williams vs Brydges, security on appeal provided. Rough sea on main lake due to south winds. Kootenay Steam Laundry fire drill completed in one minute. A Nelson traveller shipped eighteen carloads of fruit to Fernie and Greenwood. Presbyterian Ladies Aid to hold sale of work and Halloween meal in the opera house. Theodore Madson selling clothing and boots at low prices. Harvest thanksgiving services at St Saviour’s Church. Trolley accident near the station. minor damage. Nelson Electric Tramway to launch new schedule on Sept 20 with 4 minute and 20 minute service slots. A racehorse purchased for tire department rendered unfit. Scavenger horse back at fire hall. Legal matter in chambers involving Polonyis Beaman case. Mrs Haskerville of Madras to address Young People’s Union on Women’s Conditions in India. Riverside Nurseries advertising fruit trees and varieties.
Personal events mention Roit alderman in Rossland visiting Nelson Miss Metjlvary heads to Shaw Oregon Frances Fletcher of Vernon leaves Nel ham after fortnight visit Mr and Mrs I A Dewar depart on Crow’s Nest boat for six weeks east trip They plan to visit the Pan American Col W N Brayton promoting Frank townsite and O N S L bridge construction in Washington J D Anderson P L B arrived in
Valinve sale notes shifting population as miners head to Frank Alberta near the Crow's Nest Pass. R O Matheson from Silverton arrives to pursue publishing the Frank Sentinel, set to debut around October 1. Meanwhile residents of Slocan seek ventures and the town opens to expected growth with figures from several travelers and locals listed at hotels.
City council met last evening with Alderman Hamilton presiding in Mayor Fletcher's absence. The first high school building estimate of 512 was approved for payment and forwarded with the city's half. several accounts were approved, a $500 hospital balance check was authorized with $500 to follow later. By-law 109 adding a ban on Chinamen carrying slops was unanimously approved. An invitation from New Westminster was noted. Fire brigade horse deemed unfit. tenders for the city wharf postponed to next meeting.
A Hartford man kept his leg after inflammation and blood poisoning followed a scratch. He credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with restoring his leg to sound health. Also notes travel rates for a San Francisco excursion and railway ticket details through local agents.
Mr. Mack White, famed trainer of the Toronto Lacrosse Team and Osgood Tal botball Club, urges Griffiths Menthol Liniment for athletes. He cites success in contusions sprains swelling and inflammation and notes a price of 25 cents available through J. Wo Vanstone Naot Be.
Local listing for Clements Green and Clements at P O Box 145 Non B C. No further context or details provided in readable text.
Kenneth L. Burnet agent for Montaval Gold Mining Company declares intent to apply in 60 days for a certificate of improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for Blue Bird Lorna Doone Randolph and Trout mineral claims in Nelson Mining Division West Kootenay District located west of Deer Creek about 2 1 2 miles from the Lower Arrow Lakes. Action under section 87 must be commenced before issuance. Dated September 12 1901.
Theodore Beauchamp as agent for Frank Desauluier intends to apply within sixty days to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Portepin Miner claim in Nelson Mining Division West Kootenay District Porcupine Creek jurisdiction. The notice is dated Sunday in September.
At the record office one mining location was entered the Yapky on the east fork of Rover creek north side twelve miles southwest of Nelson by August Hugel Certificates of work issued to Joseph Campbell on Sunshine A J Slughes on Corean M Rixen or Cook Fractional J A Turner et al on Queen and Niw and to Louis Senkar on Frisco Transfers one half interest in the Queen Niagara Lewiston and Burlington Fractional claims from William Waldie to d Turner et al consideration $1.
Notices filed for the New Year Amethystine and Tourna line claims in the Nelson Mining Division on the east bank of the Columbia River two miles south of Trail. D Anderson as agent for W.W Free Miner's Certifi cate intends to obtain Crown Grants. Notice cites section 87 and initiation before issuance. Dated July.
J A Mara former head of parliament for Yale Kootenay Cariboo spoke in the city yesterday. He predicted an end soon to party lines in the provincial legislature and said a strong Liberal government would be preferable to the personal government system prevalent in recent years. He stressed firm Conservative loyalty while advocating bipartisan governance.
Notice that Kenneth Burnet acting for Mount Sieker and British Columbia Development Company Limited offers a sixty day window to apply to the Mining Recorder for a certificate of improvements on the Matilda mineral claim in the Nelson Mining Division near Bush Park Champion Creek six miles from the Columbia River. Proceeding actions must commence before the certificate is issued. Dated August 20 1901 Kennetill Burni
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