Prominent Cranbrook Citizens Honor Farewell of Editor Fred Simpson
A banquet at the Cosmopolitan hotel celebrated Fred Simpson's departure from Cranbrook Herald duties. Guests lauded his leadership and community service, with toasts to industry and town interests. A telegram from G G Henderson conveyed regrets at missing the event, and Simpson received a P. G. Jewel from Key City Lodge members.
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Weber
W. T. Reid
Commercial Hotel Lease Passes to Wellman and Murel in Cranbrook
J B and G Joyce sell their leasehold on Cranbrook’s Commercial Hotel to Tom Wellman and Julius Murel who take possession. The Herald notes the Joyce brothers depart but welcome Wellman and Hazel back to Cranbrook. The hotel will be renovated and renamed to a Commercial to Man itoba. M Wentworth returns as editor and Matt Rockendorf will oversee the paper during Mr Simpson’s absence.
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Ueir
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Julius Murel
the Herald
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Manitoba
Ou. M. Wentworth
Cranbrook Ter Wid
Matt Rockendorf
Mr. Simpson
Wentworth
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Theo Gold Copper Mines Prospectus Promoted By Brokers
The prospectus of The Theo Gold Copper Mines Limited is presented with an invitation to investors to visit the office for more information. Brokers claim it is a strong mining opportunity worth considering.
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Theo Gold Copper Mines
Cranbrook Meeting Debates Local Affairs and Leitch Trip
Archibald Leitch Sr led a Cranbrook public meeting at the Opera-house to discuss Victoria travel, hospital funding, school funding, and road work. He denounced accusations of self interest, urged open criticism, and defended his trip as in the town’s interest.
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Telich
Cranbrook
Leitch
Victoria
Cranbdok
Kootenay
Leiteh
Whitter
Cortiwit
KR. J. Beattie
Ryan
Fife
Leite
Safe Tested by Uncle Jim in Hotel Scene
In a hotel setting Uncle Jim locks a safe with an odd device to test its resilience as his companion Tom watches. The safe withstands a night without key tampering and the two men proceed with their duties as the day starts.
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Uncle Jim
Tom
Fernie District Outlook Bright For Candidate
Fernie reports a very bright political outlook in Fort Steele district with voters poised to back the candidate. Labor convention in Cranbrook draws Moyle visitor Elmer D. from Moyle. Labor unions have not chosen a candidate yet, but Hiner predicts victory for the labor-backed choice. The Nelson Tribune notes concerns about Wim Fernie’s possible impact on East Kootenay south riding and hints at lawyer opposition in the Kootenay ridings.
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Nelson Tribune
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East Kootenay
Kootenas
Fernie Liberal Association Divided Over Party Lines
Tuesday night the Neal Liberal association debated provincial party discipline. Delegates were instructed to oppose party lines by a small margin while two of three delegates favored party lines, one claiming no binding by the association’s resolution.
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Fernie Free Press
Neal Liberal Association
Fernie to run as independent in South East Kootenay race
The South East Kootenay election scene shows Willian Fernie planning an independent bid and pledging a principled stand for forest and province. Liberal F M Medhurst heads to Vancouver for a Liberal convention while Labour talks prep a potential candidate. Arch ie Leitch is courted by supporters as a versatile representative for the district.
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Vancouver
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Archie Leitch
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Lamb Creek Gold Ledge Prospects In Moyie Country
Reports from Lamb Creek in the Moyie country describe six claims on a seven foot wide ledge with assays up to $11. John Leask and associates hold a large interest amid active development on the Black Bear and Wild Horse properties. An arastra test near the river valued the group at about $100000, with possible sale imminent.
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Joha McDonald
Moyie
Lownsman
John Leask
Wild Horse
al Banks
Higby
Yanks
Dardanelle
Wild Horse Creek
Perry Creek Gold Prospect Near Johannesturg Described
The article notes a large gold bearing gravels along Perry creek within 15 miles of town. Last summer a small amount worth unknown was recovered by primitive methods and a larger operation is planned with hydraulic mining and sufficient capital. A potential company may employ 20 to 40 workers near Old Town now Johannesturg.
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Perry Creek
Old Town
Johannesturg
Prospectus Delay Ends. Spokane Men Profit on Mining Shares
The prospectus of a Spokane company has been delayed but now released, urging fall investors to study it. Leading Spokane financiers profited by mining shares bought early when properties were prospects and cheap, later becoming valuable. Buying a few shares in promising ventures and holding for future value is advised by a respected man.
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Theo
Spokane
Mining Notes Reveal Exploration Activities in Various Districts
Mining notes indicate McVittie and Hutchison are awarded to conduct the yearly assessment on the Maple Leaf fraction at North Star hill. Watts heads next week to start diamond drilling on the Mastodon group at Perry creek mouth. St Mary Mining and Milling plans to survey St Marys prairie immediately. Redmond reports copper rock finds near the Happy Frank group on Sheep mountain Latk area.
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North Star ‘Hill
B.A. Watts
Perry Creek
St. Mary
Hill & Co Offers Maggs & Hughes Stock at Deep Discounts
The Moyie and Cranbrook buyers are asked to seize low priced dry goods and gents furnishings as Hill and Co liquidate the Maggs and Hughes stock for cash. Manager W D Hill pledges quick turns to move goods rapidly, promising steep value to shoppers in the Kootenays. Apply at Central hotel Moyie HC.
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Cranbrook
Maggs & Hughes
Hill & Co
W.D. Hill
Kootenays
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