The District Ledger
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issued: 2016-07-26
issued: 1910-12-17
description: The Nakusp Ledge was published in Nakusp, in the Central Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia, from October 1893 to December 1894. The paper was subsequently published as the Ledge both in New Denver, from December 1894 to December 1904, and in Fernie, from January to August 1905. The Ledge was published by Robert Thornton Lowery, a prolific newspaper publisher, editor, and printer who was also widely acclaimed for his skill as a writer. After moving to Fernie, the paper continued to be published under variant titles, including the Fernie Ledger and the District Ledger, from August 1905 to August 1919.
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note: •I P*! I,1 '• U- •■■I 1'rovmeiai Library 30 Juao ot»'- 0fc 23 l9,o Industrial Unity is Strength The Official Organ of District No. 18, U. M. W. of A. Political Unity is Victory VOL. VI. NO. 20 THE DISTRICT LEDGER, FERNIE, B, C. DECEMBER 17, 1910. $1.00 A YEAR" TRIBUTE TO REAL HERO Last Respects are Paid to One Who Gave His Life for Others FERNIE NIGHT SCHOOL On Tuesday aftornoon, with the sun shining beautifully, the remains ,of Fred D. Alderson, wno so bravely sacrificed his life at the recent disaster at Bellevue, were laid to rest in the cemetery at Hosmer The funeral services were first conducted by* tho Rev. A. B., N7 Crowth- er, of tho Anglican Church., Then the Masonic fraternity, of which the deceased was a member, took charge, and a very largo number of craftsmen followed to the gnrare side. Through the courtesy of Mr. R. Reading, the C.P.R. agent at Fernie, a,special train conveyed the officers and members of the local lodge at Hosmer. As a mark of respect the business* houses in Hosmer were closed during the time of the burial. ,,', Alderson was 35 years of age, and* a native of Durham, England, he also held his, membership in the A.. F. and A. M. In the old cathedral city. He has been In the "employ of the Hosmer Mines for 16 months, during which time his sterling qualitie-3 and manifest »*:i;iu.bilitles resulted in several promotion*-*. lie held tlio esteem of both his employers hnd fellow workers, and as evidence of this, the huge flag of the company was kept at half ' mast, and a beautiful wreath' from the local lodge of the U.M.W. bf A, as well as several/others adorned the coffin. __ One of the "pathetic features.in con- Tho school recently instituted under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus for the purpose of affording foreigners an opportunity of acquiring^ a knowledge of the English language, commenced on Monday last in the Central Public School building. There were 20 ln attendance, and all who are anxious tc join the classes should do so w…
note: Preceding Title: The Fernie Ledger Frequency: Weekly
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Fernie (B.C.)
spatial: Fernie
is shown at: 10.14288/1.0182927
language: English
lat: 49.504167
long: -115.062778
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Fernie, B.C. : J. W. Bennet
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
source: Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. British Columbia Archives.
type: Text