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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
6
Wilbur Register praises the Colville Examiner edited by J. C. Harrigan for its neat makeup legible print and strong news service. The piece notes Colville’s need for a first class paper and urges residents to support the growing weekly to ensure its lasting presence.
A Newport district rail loop project will hire about 200 workers for the Idaho and Washington Northern railroad construction. Chewelah's United Copper mine employs 25 plus haulers, shipping around 1000 tons monthly as work digs deeper toward surface. Lumber revival mounts as eastern inquiries arrive and local mills expect year end expansion.
Gillette Creek workers Gillette Creek Guy Baxter A. P. McInnis and Norman L. Maney helped build a house on Mrs. Jennings homestead last week. The district crops show promise of a large yield. Roy McMarney returned from Meyers Falls after visiting friends. A dance at the Mingo mines Saturday honored Mr and Mrs Fortune with Mr Martin’s sister arriving from the east. The McMarney brothers supplied the music.
In Metaline the Sunrise and Mayflower mines sold to H W Mead and associates with final payment due May 6. Mammoth and Morning mines operate at full capacity, ore to feed a new concentrator within four weeks. Mead credited for reviving Mammoth and Morning. ample ore seen to supply the mill under construction for years. Spokane man Mead boosts regional steamboat service improvements and Newport towage capacity to enhance Spokane to Metaline travel.
Two relics in eastern Washington reflect frontier mills. The Hudson Bay Trading Company built an 1826 mill at Marcus Flat, later moved to Meyers Falls. Timber from remodeling in 1843 and 1873 ties the past to modern mills while pioneers forged grain and industry along the boundary.
The Statesman Index criticizes Burrows for disloyal behavior and yellow journalism, noting his only GOP ally is Senator Ankeny. His stance has alienated county Republicans who see no gain from supporting him.
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