17 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
1
The retailer proclaims Revelstoke as a major buyer in the North Kootenay region and promises the best world goods at the lowest prices. Despite a hard year, the business notes its largest turnover yet and new arrangements to offer customers even better prices.
Latest patterns from WwW G and R Shirts showcased as part of a seasonal display. The advertisement highlights new textures and styles aimed at updating men’s wardrobe selections.
The report praises a famed tie maker as producing neckwear of exceptional beauty and taste, claiming it surpasses all previous gifts from this renowned firm. The assertion underscores the quality and elegance associated with the brand.
A well selected consign ment offers imported Scotch and English fine woolen, Balbriggan and fleece lined underwear for spring and summer.
An old newspaper ad promotes Hosiery Ladies and Gent s Hosiery offering silk cashmere and wool materials. The copy highlights complete stock of the latest patterns and best quality.
Revelstoke hosts a lively TwelfthPattern day featuring a grand procession and concert. Visiting lodges from Golden Vernon Kamlua attended, with bands, banners and speeches by provincial officials and lodge leaders.
Howard West, a noted assayer with offices in London and New York, drowned after a night swim in Slocan Lake near New Denver. His clothes and watch were found on the boat edge, and weather conditions hindered a body recovery as boats and lake were dragged by searchers. West resided in Revelstoke and was well known in the district.
A reception for visitors on July 12 featured extensive decorations from surrounding districts. Lightning displays at the Victoria Oriental and Central hotels drew crowds, with power supplied by Ma W Cowan and assistants. A prominent hunting map near Columbia Motel highlighted local camps, while colorful lanterns and Japanese lantern overlays created an Orient like view along Pront Street.
The item lists high school examinations in history geography and drawing with notes on claims near Isaac Creek. It mentions Willis Armets purchasing Geo Bell’s residence near the skating rink and D Inches senior and junior planning an Old Country tour. Also notes Jns Netherton’s family move to Kamloops for his wife’s health and CPR receiving an iron England gasoline observation car built in Montreal for Rocky Mountain use with 16 seats and 30 mph speed.
Cholera cases rise in Manila provinces as Manila reports increases. Earl Dundonald sails from Liverpool to Montreal. Lord Kitchener to visit Bisley rifle camp and inspect Canadian team. Three trainloads of home seekers leave Montreal for the Northwest. An umpire in Carleton Indiana allegedly hits a pitcher during a baseball game. Western Australia’s lieutenant governor Arthur La western colony comments on gas miners. Promenade concert draws attendees. plans for socials every fortnight. Tennis event planned for late August. Sibbald and Wells return from Big Bend placer fields. Ophir and Raymond Allen properties visited. optimistic views on Big Bend placer camp. William MacAdame, Paystreak London, escorted to Victoria. summoned for July 2 full court appearance on contempt charge. arrest warrant issued for failure to appear.
Reports say gold strikes are found in the upper Fish creek and Isaac creek regions. A large number of men have headed up Isaac creek with packs to seek a fortune amid abundant mineral indications at the head of the creek.
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