The Passing Throng in Boundary Country
Wm Hunter a Silverton merchant and postmaster hints at locating in the Boundary country while recalling his 1880s rise. Hall Brothers of Hall Mine fame and John R Reavis of Rossland past are linked to local ventures, Greenwood journalism and Boundary development with plans for new weeklies and expanded papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay
Wm. Hunter
Silverton
Three Forks
Brooklyn
Boundary Country
Hunter
Slocan
Ainsworth
Bob Green
Licensing Board Meeting Set at Grand Forks
Absent P. J. Mc Callum prompts Wm. For rest or Paul Rochus sen to join J. K. Johnson as licensing court on the 15th inst. Sessions to be held in Grand Forks. Local hotel keepers must travel to the Forks next Thursday due to scheduling issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McCallum
J. P
Upper
Grand Forks
Wm. Forrest
Gladstone
Paul Rochussen
Cascade
J. K. Johnson
the Forks
Sawmill Arrives at Christina Lake to Relieve Lumber Shortage
Sawmill operators from Badger Mountain near Waterville Washington reach Christina on Christina lake and begin work in the stalled plant. They expect full operation soon, aiming to end the lumber famine that has persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield & Wilson
Badger Mountain
Waterville
Washington
Christina
Christina Lake
Local notes on bread prices and new businesses
Fred Gribi offers fourteen loaves for one dollar as cold weather boosts bread demand. Wood dealers chortle at higher firewood sales while water rates rise to 30 cents per barrel. James A. Jackson starts International Express Co. between Rossburg and Greenwood with weekly trips. John Mahaffy prepares a First Avenue general store reopening. G W Williams plans to route mails via Bogsburg, boosting postal speed. Cascade fire wardens election set for the post office on Monday the 12th with nominations due in writing by two resident property holders. Missouri industry concerns and a train robber’s death are noted, hinting at regional economic strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mahaffy
First Avenue
G. W. Williams
Kettle River
Bogsburg
Marcus
Cascade
J. H. Good
Missouri
British Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hall
Rossburg
Hall Brothers
Silver King
Nelson
Old Dominion
Colville
Toad Mountain
Hall Mines, Ltd
Corporation
Rossland
John R. Reavis
Cascade Record
Reavis
Greenwood
The
News
John R
Greenwood Times
Fred Gribi
James A. Jackson
Andy Cummings
Summit House
International Express Co
Hotel Cascade
C. H. Thomas
Connection
Srcono Avenue
Cascapr City
Spokane Falls & Northern
Bell & Duncan's
Bossburg
Bell & Duncan
Bossburg, Wash
L. L. Chrisman & CO
Montana Hotel
Cascade, B.C
E. G. Thomason & Co
Cascade City
Boundary Stage & Express
Elkins
Proprietor
Bell-Duncan
Republic
First Ave
B. C
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