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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
1
Page card extends goodwill to readers and supporters with best wishes for happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Expresses gratitude to friends and patrons for their continued backing.
The HerawvD extends season's greetings and predicts progress and increased business activity in Revelstoke as the first year of the new century begins. The message expresses optimism for a happy and prosperous twelve months ahead.
A Revelstoke council chamber gathering plans a district Good Roads association to gain support for road improvements. The meeting aims to enlist enthusiasm for next Wednesday and mirrors Ontario Quebec and Maritime efforts improving expenditures and construction methods for better provincial roads.
AThursday fire consumed the private residence of D. J. Young, owner of the Hotel Lardeau at Comaplix. The house and contents burned while the family were away at a dance. only the clothes they wore were saved. The cause is unknown. Dinner and presentation at Albert Canyon featured teacher Niss A. W. Griffiths receiving a gold watch and chain. Dancing followed, described as one of the most enjoyable evenings in Albert Canyon.
The Roman Catholic church held Christmas services at 6 8 and 10 50 p.m with an evening of devotion and Mass. The church was tastefully decorated with white chrysanthemum arrangements from Mrs J M Scott and Holly decorations enhancing a festive atmosphere.
Fire on Christmas morning in Calgary destroyed the Lougheed and Clarence blocks at Stephens Avenue center. Both two three story stone structures were owned by Senator Longheed. The blaze damaged shopfronts and disrupted a busy commercial area.
A controversial option of $20 000 is placed on the Gort and American mineral claims near Haskins Creek. Abrahamson brothers of Trout Like Revelstoke and Thomas Waylor own the claims and have an option with a Rothschild backed representative. Work suspended after a departmental wire orders stoppage as crews were removing gear and supplies.
Montreal dispatch reports Gen. Manager Whyte stating a new Loop tunnel will be built next year. The 1000 foot tunnel will rank among the longest on the line and the system, with several contractors named for the work. Construction aims to shorten travel by removing roundabout routes.
Last Friday an audience of parents and friends attended the closing examination. Pupils displayed credit under their teacher as they presented written work and awards. The school awarded a belt and toiletry items to the teacher while others filed claims against the City of Revelstoke with the city clerk C E Shaw by Saturday.
The church outlines Sunday services including a morning series on the Creed and evening forgiveness topic. Watch night services are planned for Monday at 10 30 at the Methodist church, with collection for the Twentieth century fund. St Peter’s will host Sunday after Christmas with C A L Procunier officiating and a Holy Eucharist on New Year’s Eve at 11 o’clock.
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