THE DAILY NEWS

  

Wednesday, December 4 194
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1 /WE THANK YOU

 

|G00D HOLIDAY TRADE
REPORT BUSINESS MEN

Christmas Buying This Year Has
Been Bigger Than Ever Before
—Merchants All Satisfied

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Third Avenue

 

for a most.satisfactory holiday business
and we wish you

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1) Merry Christmas _ |)ssisstiictsis

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Hs H. New y ear Seattle, Wash., Dec. 24,—Jos-!
tn a Y eph Blaine, quartermaster of the

 

H. S. WALLACE CO, LTD.

a Department Store

Enquiry at the stores of Prince
Rupert brings forth the comment
that this year’s buying has been
the best Prince Rupert has yet
experienced, It is evidence that
hard times are not tightening the
purse strings of Prince Rupert
families. The toy shops, jewelry
stores, fancy goods stores, furni-
ture groceries, and pro-|
vision markets all claim a good|
stocks. of the trade, and

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stores,

 

big,
stocks of expensive . goods are |
practically sold out.
The stores this
particularly well decorated.

Sel
The}

season

ticular efforts to have their win- |
}dows and stores attractive, and}
the result was many pleasing and|
gay effects. |

Crazy Man Shot Sailors |

steamship Humboldt, who was |
shot early today by N. W. Geddes,
died later in the City Hospital.)
Geddes had been locked up for |
investigation concérning his san-
ity. John R. Erickson, a sailor
of the steamship Dolphin, was
also shot by Geddes.

Gedes, a wealthy farmer of
Davenport, Iowa, who was on his
way to Australia, shot Blaine and
shot and wounded John R. Erick-
son, a sailor of the steamship
Dolphin, in a hotel on First Ave-
nue. Geddes, who is believed by
the police to be deranged.

After the shooting a policeman
found him in an adjoining room.
When questioned at police ehad-
quarters he said: “These
ibothered me. They have been
worrying me to death for twenty

men

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years, and so I made up my mind
to finish them.”
ee ee eT i Blaine was shot in the head
and Erickson in the right knee.
tBank books carried by Geddes
;showed large deposits in Daven-

|port banks.

Postoffice Open Christmas

 

A SHINGLES, MOULDINGS, SASH, DOORS

17 PRINCE RUPERT LUMBER CO.

First and McBride
PHONE 25

 

 

Branch Yard at Smithers, B. C.

The general delivery and regis-
jtration departments of the post-
loffice will be open on Christmas
day from 1 to 3 p. m.

Notice to the Public

Prince Rupert

 

 

 

 

Read The Daily News

We wish to notify our patrons
that the factory will be closed for
repairs Dec. 24th, and will re-
open Jan. 5th, when we will be
prepared to carry on business in
the usual way.

PRINCE RUPERT SASH
COMPANY, LTD.

& DOOR
299-3014

 

 

that will be available for imme-
j}diate shipment, Mr. Kleesatte!
stated there would be twelve
hundred tons. There are four

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FOUR HUNDRED TONS ORE
SACKED FOR SHIPPING

Silver Standard Mine at Hazelton
Examined by Mining Engineer

 

All those interested in the Sil-
ver Standard mine at Hazelton
are feeling elated as a result of
the examination of the property
made last week by Richard Klee-
sattel of Seattle, Wash. He thor-
oughly examined the group off
standpoint—
the present works, the surface
showings, the showings at depth,
the dip of the veins, and the for-
mation of the hill, Upon his ar-
rival in Seattle he will prepare
his report and send it back at an
early date.

Speaking of the amount of ore

claims from every

 

hundred tons already sacked, two
hundred tons in the bunkers and
at least six hundred tons broken
and in sight in the mine. This
ore will all run over one hundred
dollars per ton net.

 

forms at
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Lodse Leaf Ledger
the Daily News office.

Presbyterian Xmas Tree

The Presbyterian Christmas
tree in the church hall last night
great The hall
was crowded to the door and in-
deed many could not gain admit-
tance.

In the absence of the Superin-

was a success,

tendent, Mr. W. E. Williams, Mr.
Thomas McClymont took the
chair. A lengthy programme was
rendered by the kiddies with
splendid success. The choruses

were exceptionally good.

Although a very busy man
Santa Claus managed to be pre-
sent and brought lots of good
things for everybody.

Great credit is due Mrs. ¢. I.
Monroe and Mrs. W. J. Smithers
for their untiring efforts and to
them the splendid success of the

entertainment was due.

The Daily News has the largest
circulation in the city and dis-
trict. To be had at all the news-
dealers.

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tion Pictures.

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* Westholme | Theatre — »
: Stock Company. 7
; Empress ‘Theutre—Mo-
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¥ Majestic Theatre—Mo- x
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HAI IIIRIIAAIIRIIAAIIIAAIAA

 

|| THE LAST DAY

 

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OF XMAS SHOPPING

 

R. W. CAMER

Do not overlook the fact that
we have the finest stock of
Jewelry, Sterling Silver and
Cut Glass, etc., that has ever
been shown in the city. If you
want a diamond of the first
water--- We Have It!

ENGRAVING FREE OF CHARGE

Second Aveaue and Sixth Street

 

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LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Roy Clothier of Stewart
spending the holidays in the city.
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The steamer Venture leaves
for the south at 10 o'clock to-
night.

Miss Barbeau leaves today for
Hazelton, where she will syp.1d
Christmas with her sister, Mrs.
Sargeni. She will return to the

city by Sunday's train.
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Capt. Wearmouth leaves on the

Prince Rupert Friday for the
south. He will take out the
Prince John, which is due to

leave the dry dock just after the
new year.
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The shipment of 20-inch wood-
en water pipe which has been
lying on the dock for the past few
days is bound for Skeena Cross-
ing, where it will be used for a
flume for the Rocher de Boule
mine. The Prince Albert un-
loading more of this pipe today.

is

Who wants a modern seven
room home cheap? I will sell
for the price of the lot and will
throw the house in. Look at
this: Lot 9, Blk. 8, Sec. 6, Hays
Cove Circle, $3,000, all cash, or
can arrange terms. Apply 103
Hays Cove Circle. 201tf

 

“THE WEATHER.

Furnished by F. W. Dowling
Obserevr

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For 24 hours ending 5 a.m.,

Wednesday, December 24, 1913
Barometer reduced to sea
SE 00 30's ast oe aia 29.836
MEMNOUG 9665 acess baa oS i6.0
Lh vw kb Pas oko ee 30.0
Wedding Bells
The marriage took place yes-
terday at the Roman Catholic
Church of Mr. Sydney Oscal
Batcher, formerly of ondon, Eng
and Miss Florence M. Smith, for-
merly of Stroud, Eng. The cere-
‘mony was performed by tey
Father Bunoz. The bride is a sis-
ter of Mrs. Donald M. Peyton
with whom she has been living
for some time. Mr. and Mrs.
Batcher will take up their resi-

dence in this cit#.

Buys New Oi! Engine

Capt. Babington arranging
for a new boat to look after his
heavy marine work. He has pur-

is

chased a 70 h.p. British Krom-
hort marine oil burning engine
This is made especially for

heavy work and is economical on
fuel The contract for the hull
of the new boat has also been let

Went North on May

The Princess May took a num-
ber of passengers north. They
were: W. A. Williams, W. Dal-
ton, John Dayis, Sam Auriol, Sol-
omon Auriol, Annie Auriol, Mrs.
Martha Auriol, Louis Dupot, Miss
A. Edgren, Miss Jessie Atkinson,
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Kuhley, Thos.
Handbury, H. Schoffer.

Special Trip to Massett

The G. T, P. Steamship Com-
pany has arranged a special trip

of the Prince Albert to Massett
for the convenience of the resi-
dents of that island town. The

Albert will leave here at midnight
on Monday, January 4. There is
a regular trip also on Jan, 14

Find it through a Daily News
“Want Ad.”

20 Miles from Prince
Rupert

- $25.00

per acre

 

On the Grand Trunk

147 Acres

Railroad

facing the Skeena River, 6 miles
closer to Prince Rupert. than
Tyee Park, where ground is sell-
ing for #200 per acre. Stamped
by the government as No. A
ground. Level and worth $100
per acre, Best buy in British Co-
lumbia today. Easy terms.

WM. G. YOUNG

INVESTMENT CO.

Exclusive Agent
224 6th St. Phone 19

 

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The Prince Rupert Importing

Company, Limited #4

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Wholesale Wines and Liquors,
Aerated Water Manufacturers,
extend to their friends the Com-
pliments of the Season and beg
to announce that their Store

will remain open

Tonight and Wednesday Night

Until 10.30 o’clock

 

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“Masonic” Organizers Arrested

 

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South Vancouver, Dec. 24
Alleging that they are regular |
and bona fide organizers for SEES co
so-called “lodge” known as the|
American Masonic Federation YTORE
Thomas Houston and John D.}
Gateman were arraigned befor+
Magistrate Johnson in the local}
police court this morning. It ap-|

 

 

that these two men had in

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formed a number of residents} d N St k
that they were about to ‘toe | ew Oc
the formation of such a “lodge” } We have
here It is stated that on the ew store {
strength of this formation they | min Fes os
had already collected the sum of display of Chi
$30 apiece as membership fees | and, cor s
from some twelve or fourteen in- |
dividuals who had signified al _ Ladies’ and Gé
i Sets.

willingness to join the “society,

 

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Agents for
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THIRD AVENUE

An Electrical

Christmas ! !!

Fifth St. near Third Ave.

 

 

“The Daily News ”

CLASSIFIED ADS.

 

 

 

 

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ELECTRIC
FOR RENT wn. W
Irons, Toaster
aap ter Heaters, | Lights
DESK ROOM in ground floor office. Apply
P.O, Drawer 1663 City. 285-tr Reading Lar Curing
FOR RKENT—Three-room semi-furnished Tongs, Shay Hadia
house near dry dock #15 per month, cae
See McCaffery & Gibbons. 801-302 tors, Grills, ©
FOR RENT—Furnished room in modern tors, Fixture i
flat over Westenhaver's real estate of- is Clea
fice, Second Avenue. 20etf Tree Outfits, \ aus
FOR RENT—Nice % room cottage on Park ers, etc.

Avenue at $15.00. Water in the house.

 

 

 

 

 

Crown Agency Co. 286-ti
FOR RENT—Three nice bright ovtside} Come to ou! om
rooms in Smith Block, steam heated,
never occupied, excellent for . offices, ~
reasonable rent, Apply A. Smith, e
Room 12, 2B1tf P . & Ward Electric
FOR SALE Co., LIMITE k
TRACTOR
FOR SALE—Morris plano, almost new, ELECTRICAL CON!
$250. 845 Third Ave, 200-301 , ‘
Opposite Pi
WANTED PRINCE RUPERT, 8: C.
ed
WANTED—A competent servant wanted at
once, Apply Mra, Allen, 452 Eighth Ave,
East, eoerr "
ey
WANTED—A good general servant. Apply e
Mrs. J, C, McLennan, Firth Ave. W. Co
200tf
ction 8

Double Corner in S:

PRICE $1,200

COMPETENT STENOGRAPHER desires po
sition, will do temporary work. l’hone
637, 204-300

ea te gy i i c handles this corner
month, ‘our help employed. rs. L andies 15 ©
W. Patmore, ° — 258-uL $300 cash a
WANTED—Compemtent woman to assist iew lL

with housework at odd hours. Good Fine Vie

wages. Apply Box 102 Daily aida T

oor $1,200

WANTED—English lady>with little daugh-

 

ter would take housekeeping charge gor ~ pa g, 12 and

club or body of gentlemen, Ex- ance

cellent references, Box 101 Dally $400 cash, ba t

News, 208-304 18 months
MISCELLANEOUS

 

G. R. Naden Co., Lid

Real Estate and Insuranee
Second Avenut

CASH—WiIl give immediate cash for bal-
ance due you under Agpeement of Sale
Prince Rupert Property ($250--$2,000).

 

 

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General Delivery, Gity. 204-tF