01 Apr 1899
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Newspaper
Cascade Record
Location
Cascade, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1899
Page
1
Over 48 hours three small fires struck the town raising concerns of negligence. A barber shop beside the Roma hotel suffered two blazes and the wardens warned the proprietor to strictly follow fire rules. The Barclay residence near the Record office also caught fire but was quickly extinguished. A conspicuous circular and the new townsite fire alarm update enforcement.
The minister of mines announces that an individual free miner's certificate issued or renewed before May 1 1899 remains valid for one or more years from issue. Renewals after May 1 and before May 8 1899 are valid only until May 8 with pro rata fees. A new certificate may be issued from May 31 1899 midnight valid one or more years, and a table will show proportionate rates for partial-year certificates.
G W Bannerman a teamster was thrown from his wagon between Cascade and Marcus last Tuesday. The wagon passed over one leg breaking it below the knee. He was taken to Marcus for treatment. He was bound for Marcus and was not loaded.
Percy F. Godenrath travelling representative for the Spokesman-Review visited Cascade yesterday on a return from Republic Greenwood and Camp McKinney. He sought business for the paper's mining book due to be published. Rumor suggests Cupid has been active in Cascade recently.
Profs Burns gave two practical talks on Chemistry and its Relation to Mineralogy in Cascade. He demonstrated simple field tests with acids and a blowpipe to detect metals, and showcased reagent methods for prospecting. The talk promoted Crosby’s Treatment of Common Minerals and Rocks and drew large crowds, including many women.
Frank Hutchinson failed to forge a trail to the Chamberlain group on McRae creek to start operations. G. T. Curtis of Cascade has acquired the Golden Chord adjoining Mystery and plans to begin within two weeks, while the Tammany group remains under pending deal. Dr. Dixon of Toronto and Wm. Forrest inspect property as depth of snow limits access. D. C. Beach returns with F. E. Starkey. Victoria group on Christina lake near the Cove yields limited access. Willarson and Johnson, active on the Mystery group near Burnt Basin, continue crosscutting the ledge despite heavy snows.
The Bluebird Skylark camp improves as the shaft reaches 46 feet. Work resumes on the Helen E. group in the Pierre lake district. Mammoth Diamond Hitch Co forms to work claims on Pathfinder mountain at the North Fork. O. K. and Humming Bird bought by Smith Curtis for about 60 000 with cash. Claims lie 10 miles up the North Fork of Kettle River. Burleigh drills planned for the Combination mine in Providence camp with an 800 foot tunnel under contract. J. C. Bartholomew, locator and owner, passes through Cascaile. Paymaster Woodman returns from Pierre lake area 16 miles south of Cascade. copper claims being developed with a 40 foot shaft and ongoing sinking.
Mining entries show locations in Grand Forks and Cascade from March 23 to March 29 including Copper King Kid of Time Athenian and numerous camp names. Certificates of work list multiple operators and claims with transfers and quitclaims among individuals and firms.
Good Friday closed customs house in Cascade. Mrs. Bampfield from Toronto will reside in Cascade. Fire alarm to ring 15 minutes before sermons tomorrow per Rev. McCoy. Dick Porter rents cottage from townsite firm and plans moving his family from Spokane. Ceperley Mackenzie Renbatell Lia Vancouver insurance agency active in Cascade. Grand Forks city leaders oppose Columbia incorporation, citing harm to Grand Forks interests.
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