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Newspaper
Phoenix Pioneer
Location
Phoenix, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
3
I am better prepared than ever to furnish fine watches and jewelry and to reserve items for you if desired. It is not too early to select holiday presents, and I will obtain any piece not in stock after discussing options and showing current lines.
Local notes report there are subscribers in the valley with several delinquent accounts sent to Vancouver, Rossland and Nelson. A Christmas tree for Eholt children is planned at the schoolhouse on the 24th with gifts. a band concert at the rink on December 25th marks the start of winter events. Various residents contribute to causes, including $60 for Bart’s relief, and Presbyterians host an entertainment at Hardy McKensie Hall with a free admission and a dolls booth.
Dr Mathison and others offer Christmas gifts at Albin's News Depot. Boyle is urged to be consulted before buying. Billie Keflem cooks at Cottage hotel. Governor Ross won Yukon election by large margin. Christmas strippers featured and Phoenix reference. Dr Mathison to stay at Bank block office till Monday. Granby smelter workers plan Christmas Wall at Widen's house on Dec 1. General Manager Graves to meet Supt Hodges eastward for furnaces. Beaverdell mining recorder's office closed for winter due to wagon road delays. Albin's News Depot offers periodicals. Miss Boler dresses in Marsh block near Victoria Ave bridge. Grimmerman repairs watches. Geo L Pedlar referenced for social winter. Shay engines update and winter ballast note. S.A. Easton now asst manager at Hunker Hill and Sullivan mine in Idaho. Grand Forks open air skating rink flooded with free lights and water. annex planned for curling.
The note urges using the fine weather to take a picture now at the tent on Dominion Ave so the project can be finished and delivered in time for Christmas presents.
Notvou applies for license transfer to Frank Amerson from the liceneryelyiety in Phoenix at Central hotel on Ironsides avenue. Dated November 1902 in Phoenix B C. Wits include August Jackson and Miss Bolter. Also a brief ad for cigars at Albin's News Depot and Cotton rags offered by Pioneer office with high prices.
Church services tomorrow in Phoenix include the Church of England St John’s Mission with morning and evening prayers led by Rev EP Viewelling and parish activities at St Andrews Presbyterial Church, along with Sunday school and Bible classes. Also noted are local ads for chocolates, cigars, lodging, dressmaking parlors, and a local photo artist.
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