Victoria Day Dance Draws Essington Crowd at Cunningham Hall
A Victoria Day gathering in Essington drew guests from Prince Rupert and Port Simpson as dancers stayed on the floor until 4 AM. The event, organized by local ladies with Geo Frizzell and A L McHugh supervising, raised 90 dollars from ticket sales plus generous donations from Capt Saunders, Alex Yule, George Buttimer, and R J McDonell honored for hall use and support.
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Victoria
Essington
Cunningham Hall
Mrs. Frizzell
Capt. Saunders
Camosun
Alex Yule
Prince Rupert
Geo. Buttimer
Carlysle Cannery
R. J. McDonell
Community committee thanks donors for timely assistance
A committee extends hearty thanks to the above named ladies and gentlemen for timely assistance and praises the genuine spirit of generosity that prompted it.
Sunday Trip Up the Skeena Aboard the Sadie Hiltz
A party including Mrs Robt Burns and son Clarence Fiji James McCorvie Mrs R H Jordan Miss Loudon and Arthur Leverett enjoyed a river outing from Essington to Mc Leod s camp aboard the Sadie Hiltz. Captain Whidden arranged the trip and the launch impressed with speed comfort and electric lighting while scenic river views enhanced the voyage. The Loyalist thanks Captain Whidden for the delightful ride.
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Whidden
Robt
M. Burns
Clarence
Fiji
James McCorvie
R. H. Jordan
Miss Loudon
Arthur Leverett
Sadie Hiltz
McLeod
McLeod’s Camp, About 26 Miles From Essington
Chinese Man in Shack Fire Near Wharf
A Chinese man caused a small fire in his shack near the wharf when the chimney ignited the boiler soot. The scene drew attention as the man shouted and expressed relief with a colorful phrase after firefighters quelled the blaze.
First Couple Married in Kitsumkalum
The Listrums, from Kitsumkalum, were married last week by Rev. T. J. Marsh and are now on their honeymoon. They are the first couple to wed in Kitsumkalum, a distinction celebrated by the community.
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Kitsumkalum
Gard of Thanks for Help After Tragic Drowning
Gus Erickson expresses gratitude through The Loyalist for the support and timely aid after his five brothers drowned last Saturday. He thanks the men of the different camps and the Essington hotel management for their assistance.
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Gus Erickson
Essington
Catholic Services to be Held in Essington
Rev. Father F. Kientz of Prince Rupert announces Trinity Sunday services in Essington on June 6 at 11 a.m. in Cunningham Hall for his parishioners.
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Father F. Kientz
Prince Rupert
Essington
Trinity
Cunningham Hall
Weekly Visitors and Side Trips of Essington Residents
Essington residents and guests are listed with weekly movements and excursions. Capt Gilmore arrives from Rupert, Bert Kergin returns to Telegraph Point, R G Cunningham travels to Hazelton, and Mr and Mrs Bogtrom visit. Mrs Ernest Wilbur tours California to see daughter Mrs Sloan. Walter Noel and partner prep stock for a new Jackson Building store after a Rupert trip. Attendees at Monday’s ball include Miss Mattie ONeil, Miss Minnie Alexander, Miss Houston, Mrs King, Mrs Blake, Grant, and H N Boss from Prince Rupert.
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R.G. Cunningham
Hazelton
Simpson
Mrs. Bogtrom
Ernest Wilbur
Essington
Fn California
J. J. Sloan
Walter Noel
Vancouver
R. W. Ward
Jackson Building
Mattie O’neil
Port Simpson
Minnie Alexander
Houston
King
Blake
Messrs
Grant
H. N. Boss
Prince Rupert
Local notes from Skeena City and Essington events
Two Japanese babies born in Skeena City this week. Hssington plans a moving picture show once quarters are secured. Skeena Lumber Co. completes installation of fine northwest machinery. Mrs. Lacey returns to Essington to resume business. Clarke and Stevenson settled in bank building bachelor apartments. A construction accident resulted in a fall treated as a joke by bystanders. Gov Frizzell's launch won a river race, midstream. other boats high and dry. Mr and Mrs Geo Dennstedt welcome a daughter. both mother and child fine. Local social trends note Shootin the chutes and bumps as fads. Miss Pauline Johnson and Walter McKaye may visit Rupert mid June, then Essington if terms acceptable.
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Gov. Frizzell
Pauline Johnson
Walter McKaye
Rupert
Essington
Removals to Hazelton Pat Cary Articulate Firm Ties
Removals to Hazelton Pat Cary who has been connected with the firm of R Cunningham. The note records a personnel move involving Cary and the R Cunningham firm.
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Pat Cary
R. Cunningham
Essington couple move to Hazelton for new store post
After a lengthy stay in Essington, the couple departed for Hazelton last Saturday where the husband will join the Cunningham store. Mrs Cary accompanied him, and many Essington friends send best wishes for the couple's new chapter.
Two Men Drowned From Steamer Kitsumkalum Landing
Eli Pierce a Port Simpson Indian and a Chinese cook on the Hazelton fell from the upper deck as the steamer neared Kitsumkalum. They slipped overboard during a sharp lurch and were swept away by swift water. recovery chances are nil.
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Eli Pierce
Port Simpson
Dr. Kergin Arrives to Lead Summer Hospital Care
Dr. Kergin arrived from Port Simpson on Monday to serve as physician in charge at the local hospital. The winter closed building is undergoing a thorough house cleaning and will be opened once completed for summer medical service.
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Kergin
Port Simpson
Breaks Jaw of Sailor After Deck Fall on Distributor
Ernest Jordan second mate on the Distributor fell from the upper to the lower deck Monday striking his face breaking his jaw and suffering other injuries. He was taken to Rupert for treatment and may be laid up for some time.
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Ernest Jordan
Rupert
Demonstration Showcases Diamond Extinguisher Use
J Milner demonstrated the Diamond fire extinguisher Tuesday night as a fire was started on a vacant lot beside the police headquarters. The display showed its effectiveness in controlling a blaze in its incipiency to all observers.
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J. Milner
Police
Coquitlan Burns at Sea Near Vancouver
The steamer Coquitlan bound for Queen Charlotte Islands burned to the waterline near Vancouver early Thursday. A deckhand died and Mate Watts, hospitalized, was not expected to recover.
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Coquitlan
Queen Charlotte Islands
Vancouver
Watts
Aberdeen Notes From May Day 1900 Stages River Life
A garbled Aberdeen Colorado style column reports Dr. Richardson at Inverness, Mrs. Johnson moving to Rupert, and local mischief including a mandolin incident. It mentions the Dorothy tile craft, a basined orchestra, quoit club challenges, and a Yukon Telegraph chase of the Sadie Hiltz with prices and racing chatter near Essington and Hiverness.
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Aberdeen
B. C
Mary
Richardson
Inverness
I. J. Johnson
Rupert
Johnson
Tobey
Dorothy
Tom Horne
Aberdeen Quoitclu
Quoit Club
Mr. Tohey
Notyor
Essington
Mnitioal
Hiverness
Sadie
Two Men Drown in Skeena River Rescue Efforts Noted
On a Saturday voyage from Essington toward the hot spring, eight construction workers encountered a capsizing after their sail boat struck a rock. Two Erickson brothers drowned, others rescued with heroic aid from J L Boyle and Hugh Doyle. Funeral services were held for the brothers after town burial arrangements and community fundraising.
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Vina Oak
Olaf Skillum
Mike Gilbertson
Thorkild
Oscar
Gus Erickson
Charles Eck
Alfred Anderson
Oak
Essington
Skeena
Anderson
Eck
Erickson
J. L. Boyle
Hugh Doyle
Messrs
Boyle
Doyle
Cunningham Hall
Rev
Rushbrook
Sadie Hiltz
Whidden
Essington balloons attract street attention
Charles Barnes released four large balloons from different Essington points on Monday captivating residents and drawing much street interest.
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Charles Barnes
Essington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chinaman
Capt. Gilmore
Bert Kergin
Telegraph Point
T. J. Sic Phee
O. T. Reinhart
R. J. McDowell
Skeena City
Hssington
Skeena Lumber Co
Northwest
Lacey
Clarke
Stevenson
Bank
Geo. Dennstedt
Miss
George
Dr. Kergin
Newsy
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