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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 03, 1902
Page
1
Wei are the largest buyers of groceries in the North Kootenay and offer the best goods produced in the world at the lowest prices. Despite a hard year, our business remains the largest we ever had and this arrangement will enable us to give customers better prices than ever before.
A lively ping pong tournament drew enthusiastic spectators with strong play from Mrs Scott and Miss Spurling in the ladies singles semi final and Miss Buckwell securing victory. Open singles saw Parham dominate with a silver plated prize, while Atkins and Pinkham earned runner up honors as prizes included ink stands and a silver trinket case.
The Independent Band thanks bs and all who aided with refreshments and furniture for their services and the general public for patronage at their closing event.
At the last regular meeting of the lodge, officers were elected for the ensuing term including Mrs Widioe Chief Templar Miss MMe Adatts Chaplain and H Gough Treasurer. A resolution of condolence to the widow and family of the late W J Lee was adopted.
Unclear notes describe a missing person case tied to Revelstoke Lumber Co. Reported clues include a man leaving mid month and last seen near a canyon area. Investigations by EA Bradley and others follow tracks toward Smith Creek with no news of location.
Death of Kerr, former Midland railway commissioner, reported at Belleville. Reports of a Grand Rapids and Indiana excursion train collision near Wallen, injuring over thirty, with ten hospitalized. Nelson area industry shifts include equipment moves and new machinery from Vancouver. Local education and river improvement projects progress, with optimism for Salmon Arm's growth and road infrastructure needs compared to New Zealand practices.
The committee of arrangements thanks local merchants for their offers and contributions to the Ping Pong tournament. Their support helps run the event smoothly and aids participant experience.
News from the wire reports the death of John Bridgeman, a noted Canadian portrait painter, at Fort Erie Ontario. Also noted: fires at Union Stockyards buildings in Toronto Junction, water let into the St Lawrence canal at Montreal, and the Sovereign bank opening in Toronto. Carnegie offers Thorold library funds, and British forces near Ookiep report ongoing action with Boers. Dominion Iron and Steel plans 5009 new shares at 60 dollars each amid labor strikes in Toronto and Halifax. Counterfeit two dollar bills are circulating.
Erastus W Matthe ws of Nelson notes lumber growth dominates East Kootenay as fifteen plants operate and more mills plan for the Northwest Territories trade. He cites strong demand, large orders, new mills, and continued timber exports as key drivers of regional prosperity and job creation in Moyie and surrounding towns.
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