18 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
1
The dealer promotes being the largest buyer of groceries in the North Kootenay area and claims to offer world class goods at the lowest prices. Despite a tough year, Revelstoke sales remain strong and arrangements are in place to improve customer prices further.
An enigmatic note from a renowned firm promotes Curie Tie Makers. The terse item hints at a new product line and branding push without detailing features or availability.
Conductor Devin leads the south train during Ogilvie's leave of absence. Alex McGregor covers for bridge chief W Miller, visiting Montreal. Weekly O P 1. trate receipts total about 988000 dollars. Telegrapher conference in Montreal concluded with Thomas Tait. New schedules will be printed and distributed next week. Minimum telegraphers pay rises to 45 dollars monthly, dispatchers to 95. Next year retirements begin with Indiana pensioners aiding Gentry Bros. show features 180 dogs including Dufferin and Rocket the jumping greyhound, plus the Snyder family acts, Jack the monkey and elephants. Free rides for children at show’s end.
The Clara Hanmer Theatre Co opens a week at the opera house with Master and Man a four act comedy drama. The company delivers polished acting and high class specialties including a singing rendition of The Holy City and a serpentine dance by Clara Hanmer. Popular 25 cent prices expected all week as audiences show strong enthusiasm.
Review notes a large Victoria audience enjoyed Gentry Bros 60 pony pyramid act and a variety of trained animals. It praises the family’s 20 years in the business, the show’s clean image, and entertainment for children and adults alike despite seating crowding issues.
Fraser inspected the Revelstoke to La Porte voyage on behalf of the government and reported favorably. The steamer completed the trip in under seven hours, returning to the dock within two hours from La Porte. The vessel will make its regular trip Friday morning and freight passengers will be delivered at the dock tomorrow afternoon.
Revelstoke reports another large mining deal as the Northwestern Development Syndicate led by Wy %. Brock purchases the Goldflyer claim from W. O. Bathe and D. F. Cameron for close to 9000. The operation lies near the Kya and Imperial groups, with stripping across the ledge and promising free milling ore. Surface showings are described as among the richest by conservative miners. Disputes arise between quartz claim holders and prospectors over float versus placer claims as work proceeds with the Camborne Group and the Goldfinch lead slated for further development.
The 1.00,.F. Grad Lodge held in New Westminster closed Saturday with reports indicating the order remains flourishing. Membership rose to 3,366 with an annual increase of about 150. Revenue details show a total of 02,672 though some figures appear unclear.
In British Columbia the assets total 225347.22 with 205200.14 disbursed in benefits since the Grand Lodge's founding. Nine Relekah degree lodges hold 517 members. Officers elected for the year include A. Graham Victoria grand master and D. BE Mackenzie New Westminster grand treasurer. The Odd Fellows Relief Association of Canada gains permission to insure in this jurisdiction. Five hundred dollars is voted for widows and orphans of Fernie mine disaster. Vancouver to host next meeting. A Ramona excursion to Ladner preceded a Grand Lodge banquet at Hotel Guichon.
Public is asked to patronize the grand Coronation Ball at the Opera House on the evening of June 27. The Independent Band will play a fine program with light refreshments at the buffet. Tickets at the door: Gentlemen 1, Ladies 50 cents. Also notes a regular L O L 16582 meeting Friday evening to discuss July 12 celebration plans.
Fire last night wiped out the tee house of the City Ive Ca in Monteent and the Sieger Sewing Machine Co wirehouse. Reports note vendors discuss oak tree plantings in Canada and record cattle prices in Toronto while plumbers strike cripples city building. Parliament scenes in Paris and rumors of a king Edward plot circulate amid health concerns and other international notes.
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