21 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
1
George Coleman visits Waldorf area while Mrs Springer and her son Howard depart for Spokane. Local civic matters include Alderman Malope entering mayoral race in Nelson against W G Gillette. News covers mining, hospital, school holidays, church events, Christmas plans, and a Spokane railcar fire incident.
Rev H S Akehurst of Nelson questions petitions to Canada’s senate and house of commons advancing Sunday observance. He argues the proposed law would restrict the poor, favor the rich, and urges weekly rest within lawful limits while avoiding blanket enforcement. He praises limited L D A aims but rejects broad legal changes.
A gelignite blast at the Centre Star mine in Rossland Saturday afternoon wrecked buildings and injured many. J B Ingram, former chief of police, was killed. William Lockhart and others suffered severe injuries as glass and debris flew through the area. Damages estimated around 50000 dollars.
At the last regular meeting of Ymir Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees officers for the ensuing year were elected. Names include Mrs Kneeland as Past Lady Commander Mrs J McLeod as Lady Commander Mrs McIsaac as Lieutenant Commander Mrs Buckworth as Resort Keeper Mrs Orchard as Finance Keeper Mrs Miller as Chaplain Miss Etta McLeod as Mistress at Arts Miss Jessie McLeod as Sergeant Mra Clark as Sentinel Miss Clark as Tyler Miss Carvon as Captain of Guards.
Unclear OCR lists guests including LR de Bogart Erie FR Krie Paveix Jace Proweix Iwanen Procenix Parker Veepix Diekwos Rossand Jaco Sandon and others such as Monuop Herei Brie AJ Andocen Meuthera JG Dows Wauport Wornitdouha Bore ey Nelson del Bayo Selshit.
The following condensed report shows promotion exam results from Ymir Public School. Scores range across classes from First Primer to Senior Fourth, detailing each student’s name and marks toward passing thresholds, with several students listed as achieving pass or fail in various categories.
A garbled passage references cigars and smoking, noting discussions about protection from pests and mature year usage. The text lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable individuals to establish a full news item.
Fire chief McInnis outlines alarm signals for the fire brigade. Steady ringing denotes fire one stroke pause two strokes pause three strokes signals a call for help to handle hoses during drying and recoiling after use.
Curren Sunday School and Bible Class at 10 a m Evening service at 8 p m Young People's Society meets Friday evening at Bo'clock All are welcome Rose Padgett
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