09 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Ymir Mirror
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
1
A lengthy local item sheet reports on refinery work, mine activity, and civic matters. It notes shipments of jelly products, cafe installations, public notices in bars, crown grant notices, post office improvements, and several mine and ore developments. It mentions people like Widdowson, Seaney, McLeod, and John Houston MP, plus local meetings and lectures.
Benjamin Werden of Toronto married Miss Margaret McLane sister of Mrs J Philbert on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Sturgeon in Nelson The ceremony was officiated by Rev Father Althall with J Philbert and Annie Sturgeon present as witnesses The couple received many welding presents and left for Spokane on their honeymoon.
A letter writer urges stronger safety measures after noting inadequate fire protections and a risky wooden structure at Vaio Hall where residents gather for events. The author cites a past near tragedy at Wan Hockey and warns of another deadly incident awaiting.
A pencil mark in a space reminds readers their subscription is due and urges payment. The tone is blunt and humorous, typical of informal notices seen in local papers.
Larry writes about holiday meals and the over fed, sharing jokes from Jeff Davis about digestion. He notes breakfast cereal with grape nuts, moderation, and a beef stake daily. He compliments a man’s hat, and ends by mentioning a cat and a goodbye until next week.
The Liberal Conservative convention at Nelson nominated Hon. C. H. Mackintosh of Rossland for the Kootenay seat. J. A. Harvey and Chas W. McAnn were contenders. Harvey withdrew. Mackintosh won 24 to 14 amid resolutions backing Richard McBride and L Borden.
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