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reviously, we saw that tax records indicate Charles J. Kapps built the Langham, now Kaslo’s cultural hub, in 1896 or ’97, despite some claims to the contrary. The German-born Kapps (nee Kapsch) came to Kaslo in 1893 at age 27. What drew him is unknown, but the area was in the midst of a mining boom. He established a soda water business on D Avenue — he owned Block 25, Lot 20, according to tax records — but it was washed away in the flood of 1894. According to a 1953 history of Kaslo, “Kapps’ Bottling Works building gave way and rested against R.F. Green’s residence for a time, then was carried to the other side of the current.” Kapps didn’t get a lot of attention in the newspapers, so he’s a bit enigmatic, but he did advertise: the earliest known ad for his Slocan Bottling Works is in the Kaslo Times of June 2, 1894. The Slocan Prospector of June 6, 1895 also mentioned “Charles Kapps has just received $460 worth of empty bottles for use in his bottling business.” But the first indication something was going on at the Langham property was in The Kootenaian of May 2, 1896: “Chas. Kapp [sic], proprietor of the Kaslo Bottling Works, one of the city’s growing industries, will begin, in the course of 60 days, the construction of a building 40 x 60 on the ground where he is now making excavations. The building will be of a solid and substantial character and will be occupied by Mr. Kapp [sic] with his bottling establishment.” According to oral tradition, the bottling works was in a wing off the southeast end of the building that no longer exists. A photo taken in 1898 or earlier shows a hodgepodge
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Ad for the Slocan Bottling Works from the Kaslo Times (above) of June 2, 1894. Another ad (below) for the Slocan Bottling Works from the Nelson Tribune of January 2, 1897.
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of connected buildings at the back. The Kootenaian provided an update on September 19: “Charles Kapp [sic] is making progress with his large building works and expects to occupy the new quarters in a few weeks.” And then on October 10: “On A Avenue, Chas. Kapp [sic] of the soda water works, has a large two story business block in a forward state …” The Langham is three stories, so again it’s unclear which building we’re talking about.
The next mention in the Nelson Tribune of January 30, 1897 noted “The opening of a branch of the Bank of British North America [in Kaslo] on Monday last was a surprise to most citizens ... Temporary quarters have been secured in Kapp’s [sic] new building at the corner of A avenue and Fifth streets.” G.B. Gerrard soon replaced H.G. Marquis as bank manager, and the operation moved to new premises at the corner of Continued on Page 8
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#22 COMMUNITY DONATIONS On December 12 The Fraternal Order On December 11th Fraternal Kootenay LakeThe Hospital Foundation $1,000.00 of Eagles #22 presented donations to Order of Eagles #22 presented The Salvation Army $1,000.00 several community groups. donations to several community Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band $1,000.00 On behalf of Nelson Aerie #22 worthy groups. On behalf of Nelson Aerie Kalein Hospice Centre $1,000.00 Vice President Les Johnson (far left) #22 the Bingo Comittee presented Nelson Cares Society $1,000.00 presented donations totaling $18,700.00 donations totalling $23,780.00. Many Many thanks to all of our hard working thanks to all of ourNelson Cupboard $1,000.00 hardFood working volunteers, and special thanks to all the volunteers,B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation and special thanks to all$1,000.00 bingo players that made these donations the bingo players that made Nelson Boy Scouts $750.00 these possible! donations possible! Nelson Girl Guides $750.00 Nelson Air Cadets $750.00
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The Nelson Aerie of Fraternal Order of Eagles has been active in our community for over 112 years. In order to hold a variety of fund raising events to donate to our community groups, we need your help! If you are 18 years of age or older, have great ideas and can afford a few hours a week, please don’t hesitate to call: Nelson Eagles 250-352-5644 or Membership Chairman Aldo Richichi 352-5758 Special Note: To our essential service members such as City Police Department, R.C.M.P., or Ambulance Paramedics, the Nelson Eagles will waive the first year dues. We hope to see you soon.
B. McJones Highland Dancers $750.00 Nelson Figure Skating Club $750.00
The Eagles Lodge of Nelson offersThe Eagles Lodge Nelsonof & District Ridingoffers Club $750.00 Nelson the following services: Glacier Gymnastics Club $750.00 the following services: • Hall Rental • Catering • BINGO every Thursday at 6:30pm {doors open at 5:30pm} • Texas Hold’em Poker second Sunday of the month {registration starts at 12:00pm}
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• Hall Rental Nelson Community Band $750.00 • Catering Our Daily Bread $750.00 • BINGO every Thursday at 6:30pm Special Olympics $750.00 {doors open at 5:30pm} • Texas Hold’em Poker second Sunday of Previous Donations Made: $5,200.00 the month {registration starts at 12:00pm}
TOTAL DONATIONS: $18,700.00 call: 250-352-5644
Kootenay Lake Hospital Foundation $3,000 June Spearman The Salvation Army $1,000 Major Robin Borrous Kootenay Kiltie Pipe Band $1,000 Doug Thorburn Kalein Hospice Centre $1,000 Nelson Cares Society $1,000 Nelson Food Cupboard $1,000 Yasmin Maliel B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation $3,000 Carter Eaton Nelson Boy Scouts $750 Gilles Beauvais Nelson Girl Guides $750 Nelson Air Cadets Squadron #561 $750 c/o Gerry Rempel B. McJones Highland Dancers $750 Nelson Figure Skating Club $750 Nelson & District Riding Club $750 Glacier Gymnastics Club $750 Nelson Community Band $750 Our Daily Bread $1000 Special Olympics $750 Bill Woiken Muscular Dystrophy $1,000 Senior Citizen Coordinating Society $500 Trafalgar Middle School Breakfast Program $500 Karen Walgren Medical Assistance $2650 Post Graduate Scholarships $2000 Hospital T.V. Rentals $380
TOTAL DONATIONS: $23,780.00