17 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Cascade Record
Location
Cascade, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
1
Prosperous Gladstone lies in the mineral belt with rich veins and new mines. Curtis a local merchant reports steady progress in the John Bull tunnel now at 200 feet. The Onix mine near Deep Creek, owned by Spokane capitalists, is slated for April development.
Ernest Gribi brother of Fred Gribi Cascade Meat maker began work on the Mascot claim across the river near the railway. He has encouraging assays from last year and will pursue thorough prospecting this season near Castle Creek water tank. Frank Devon also reports activity nearby and struck fine copper ore last Saturday.
Sam Handy plans to resume his drawing business as Mrs. Julius Black visits H Holt with her children. C I E Roberts serves as mixologist at Black’s hotel now run by A Ravine & Co. Fifty men work on the CPR near Gladstone after a slide, with continued duties expected. Ing Yee the Cascade laundyman was refused entry to Greenwood for vaccination noncompliance. Greenwood enforces health rules. Grand Forks travelers face health checks. Widdicombe Health Officer urges readers to note yards in Cascade needing sanitation. noncompliant owners risk action by others at their expense.
The Mother Lode Mine owners in Dead wood Greenwood have contracted in New York with James Cooper Manufacturing of Montreal for a complete Ingersoll Sergeant equipment set. The system includes a Cross compound steam unit, a compound air setup, and a Corliss air compressor. The plant is the largest in the Boundary country and second only in Canada for size. The order drew intense interest amid strong Canadian and U S engineering competition.
A thief entered the Quinlivans private rooms at the Cosmopolitan hotel during breakfast last Wednesday morning and stole a gold watch and chain belonging to Mrs Quinlivan. No arrest has been made.
The semi monthly Presbyterian social is set for next Thursday evening in the Townsite building at 8 o'clock. The programme features organ and violin solos, recitations, duets, readings, songs, and a hymn. After the program, charades and games will be played and refreshments served at 10 o'clock.
One of the first Canadian volunteers, V C Osbrne Matheson from New Castle New Brunswick, won distinction after being wounded at Paardeberg. He reportedly was the first into Cronje s laager and his bravery led to a Victoria Cross recommendation. If he survives the campaign he is likely to receive the honor.
In major centers voters grow anxious about official posts. Daily conventions are held by Conservatives Liberal-Conservatives and Liberals as leaders drill their forces for the forthcoming campaign.
A satirical profile notes the Premier’s 22 plank platform mostly solid timber while criticizing voters who fear he will use it to gain entry like a railway car platform.
Dispatch from Bloemfontein reports surrender to Lord Roberts on Tuesday after a threat of bombardment. President Steyn and many burghers fled northward. General French was close by Monday. Roberts enters at noon amid cheering crowds. headquarters in the president's house. railway intact.
The Canadian Patriotic Fund has reached 180000 dollars and continues to rise as donations pour in from across the nation. The drive supports service members and families in need during wartime.
The undersigned warns that he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Mrs A Thompson who has deserted his bed and board. He cautions all parties not to trust her on his account.
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