North Star Branch Builds New Road Camps Open For Work
Several camps are set at Cranbrook as the North Star branch road project progresses. Reid and McRae expect 200 laborers at $2 a day and $30 monthly board for teamsters, with Lund’s outfit starting and Grant and Shady near Barnes ranch already at work. Excellent weather aids progress and trains may reach Kimberley before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
Reid & McRae
St. Marys River
Reid
Macleod
Lund
Grant & Shady
Barnes’ Ranch
Kimberley
Hotel Arrivals List From Various Cities
A long hotel arrivals list shows guests from Fort Steele and Kimberley to Toronto and Montreal. Names include Dr Cofran Geo Lee Fred Scott J Hatch N Stuart A Taffin WJ Smythe J McKay W Grant W Munson Allan D Dodd and many others. The compilation reflects travelers and locals visiting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cofran
Fort Steele
Geo Lee
Fred Scott
Toronto
R J Hutchison
Belt
Mont
A Nelson
Rossland
Col High D Henderson Moyle H Simpson J T Smith
Spokane Wash A Lockworth Victoria F J Brownley Winnipeg J P Gordon J Ronwell North Star Branch Richard MacDaniel Mac leod Ed Printer Fernie Chas Quarns HW Grant HP Farrell Nelson Thos Drummond Fort Willian H M Blackmore Toronto S T Young Dundas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col High D Henderson
Moyle
H Simpson
J T Smith
Spokane
Wash
A Lockworth
Victoria
F J Brownley
Winnipeg
J P Gordon
J.ronwell
North Star
Richard MacDaniel
Macleod
Ed Printer
Fernie
Chas Quarnstrom
HW Grant
HP Farrell
Nelson
Thos Drummond
Fort Willian
H M Blackmore
Toronto
S T Young
Dundas
Canadian Bank Officer Enjoys Moyie Lake Outing
J. W. H. Smythe of the Canadian Bank of Commerce camped at Moyie lake on Col. Henderson's ranch with guests including Mrs. Keay and the Misses Keay, Mrs. W. R Ross, Mrs. C. M. Edwards, Miss Young, Miss Armstrong, Mesars Keay Henderson Hedley and Patterson. The group, with Cranbrook business visits by day, praised the time spent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. H. Smythe
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Moyie Lake
Col. Henderson
Keay
W. R Ross
Mra. C. M. Edwards
Misa Young
Government Building Contract Awarded at Cranbrook
The contract for the new government building in Cranbrook will be let to A. D. Grant as the lowest bidder. Work will begin immediately and proceed with maximum speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
A. D. Grant
Numerous Local Figures Seen in Moyie Cranbrook Area
Local notes list Douglas Hope from Moyie in town and many visitors and residents in Cranbrook Fort Steele Fernie Kimberley and Moyie. Mentions include A Leitech Jr visiting Port Steele, Dr Bell visiting Fernie, M Hedley in Fort Steele, Hazelwood Butter at Fort Steele Mercantile, and various business and job inquiries with McVittie Hutchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Hope
Moyie
Ogilvie
Gilpin
C. Maggs
Kimberley
A. Leiteh, Jr
Port Steele
Mr. Eyre
Kimberey
Dr. Bell
Fernie
M. Hedley
Fort Steele
Hazelwood
Fort Steele Mercantile Company
M. Melunes
Fernie and
Cardston
Thomas Bayter
J. Leask
Cranbrook
A. R. McDonald
McDonald
Lethbridge
W. J. Hatch
Herald
W. F. Gurd
Mr. Gurd
Mines of the District Chickaman Stone to Ship Soon
Cranbrook progress on Kootenay and Algoma. directors meet to shape business. First ore tonnage valued at $55.42 per ton with copper and silver results. eight carloads expected after road completion. Tramway for St Eugene to connect mine and concentrator advances. Lake Shore mine work pushes with new boiler, office, and tunnel progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVittie & Hutchison
T. Love
A. W. McVittie
Cranbrook
Trail District
Bank of Commerce
Kootenay and
Algoma
Charles Theis
Chickamun
Hull River
Spokesman-Review
Spokane
Tigre
East Kootenay
Trail
Bull River
Theis
Chickamaw
Lake Shore
J. C. Drewry
Palmer Mountain Tunnel Near Palmer Creek Vein
Work on the Belleview group tunnel advances under John Hamilton with two shafts started from the surface. Water delays caused abandonment and a tunnel cut to the ledge at about ten feet depth. A. W. McVittie reports the tunnel near the vein location within fifteen feet, noting it is the cleanest tunnel in the district while C. C. Clover shows claims with several ledges nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleview Group
John Hamilton
A. W. McVittie
Palmer Mountain
Palmer Bar Creek
Hamilton Boys
C. C. Clover
Prospective Gold Mines Rally Near Moyie and Fernie Coal Strike
Robison and McKenzie file several claims near Moyie with quartz specimens sent to Mr. Johnson for assaying. O'Farrell and Quanstrom report malachite and copper sulphides on St Marys. two ledges 100 feet apart show potential. Pay Roll mine shows widening quartz pay streak and high gold values while Fernie miners strike for higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Robinson and McKenzie
Johnson
Moyie
H. P. O'Farrell
C. Quanstrom
St. Marys
Me+ Vittie & Hutchison
Sublime Test of Merit at Cranbrook Circus Show
The Walter J. Main circus stage at Cranbrook features Joe Berris guiding sixty three thoroughbreds in an extraordinary equestrian display. Aerial rings and platforms multiply horses moving in five circles, offering a novelty spectacle considered worth the admission. Small & Musgrave of the Cosmopolitan hotel cater to first class patrons. William Gurd reports quiet business in Duncan City due to railroad work suspension. Clinton Campbell closes McQuiston & Burge hotel. Harry Dunbar remains awaiting resumed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Berris
America
Walter J. Main
Cranbrook
Small & Musgrave
Cosmopolitan
William Gurd
Duncan City
Clinton Campbell
McQuiston
Pasto's Life is Saved and Wardner Riot Conviction
The Nelson Tribune reports Felice Pasto’s death sentence reduced to life imprisonment in British Columbia. In Wardner Idaho Paul Corcoran is found guilty of second degree murder and gets seventeen years. Alexander Henderson is named as successor to Joseph Martin as attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasto
The
Nelson Tribune
Edward Ryan
Tuck
London
Ottawa
Ryan
J. R. Costigan
Q C
Wardner
Idaho
Paul Corcoran
Bunker Hill
Friends
Corcoran
United States Supreme Court
Alexandr Henderson
New Westminster
Joseph Martin
Dominion subsidies for railways total six point five million
The government proposed subsidies totaling 6 540 295 dollars including 1 000 000 for the Quebec St Lawrence bridge and 896 000 for the Ontario and Rainy River railway. Western subsidies per mile vary with routes across Canada and include 3200 or 6400 per 50 to 140 miles. The premier withdrew the senate reform resolution and criminal code bill following talks with Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir Charles Tupper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Ontario & Rainy River
Sault Ste. Marie
Michipicoten Harbor
Fort Frances
Port Arthur
Duluth
Duluth & Western
Antler Station
Moose Mountain
Assiniboia
Wilfrid Laurier
Charles Tupper
Postoffice Opens Sundays to Aid Railroad Workers
Postmaster Beattie will open the postoffice Sundays from 10 30 to 11 30 am to accommodate men working on the railroad who cannot reach town on weekdays. The move is described as creditable and will be appreciated by patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Boarding house for sale on east side of town
For Sale or to Let a boarding house on the east side of town offered by Joe Hrault. Easy terms and well located for a profitable business opportunity as a boarding house operator. Potential buyers invited to inquire for details and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hrault
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gxo
A. Cox
B. R. Walker
Bank of Scotland
Cranbrook Branch
Leadville
Crows Nest Pass
St. Mary's River District
Great Water Power
Sullivan Concentrator
Kimberly
Charles Estmere
North Star Branch
Waneta
Columbia River
M’vittie & Hutchison, Brokers
Sui I
Reid & Co
G. H. Miner
Fort Steele Mercantile Co
Mopolit
Robert Meehan
M W West
J T Gear
T, Coyle
O Jackson
Creston
Rajette
Thos D Venditte
H H Lamb
J A McLean
W J Holmes
SJ Graham
John McKenzie
Thos C Young
Ww Manser
R E Smith
Isaac Rent
Jaffray
Jake Packwood
Bonners Ferry
Geo Meriam
Ed Guyon
HJ Mellinger
WJ Smith
J Henry
Miss Bennett
Jas Joyce
C W McNab
J Balduc
N McQuarrie
Robi Robertson
H Caron
G E. White
Sparwood
J Johnson
Kootenay Landing
Peter Lund
Jas Hicks
Sault Ste Marie
Jas Goodwin
AC M cYauchlan
Montreal
W Frank
Kuskonook
Robert Robertson
W J Hatch
F Alfe Brown
Jan Nelson
RC Egan
Wm Carlin
J F Armstrong
Williams
F A McHugh
N N Smith
J Cardell
W H Grant
C Paton
Calgary
H J Madill
Geo A Metcalf
H A Jansen
M Buigk
H J DeForrest
Vancouver
J P Noble
Campbellton
J B McVeity
Tho
Wm Gunn
C Resray
Pincher
J J Kennedy
Morrisney
W J Warner
Butte
G EK White
Loop
J J McNeil
Coal Creek
O Raddan
Goatfell
A D McDonald
Prest
Steele
Mr. Watt
Gilpin’s
Fred Dunbar
Fred Pieper
Mattie Armstrong
Cosmopolitan Hotel
Vernie
London & Liverpool Company
J. P. Farrell
A.S. Clark
Moyie Board of Trade
Jack" Spellman
O'Neil
Presbyterian Church
John Fink
C. P.R
Wardier
Chickaman
William Grant
P. Burns Meat Company
South Hast Kootenay
M. McInnes
Capt. Saunders
Crows Neat
Northwest Mounted Police
King
R. A. Rogers
Parsons Produce Company
Howdy
William Doble
Hazelwood Rutter
Joyce Brothers
Kootenay
Moyle Mines
Robert Cox
Bowery Girl
Tund & Breckenridge
Rough Riders
Cuba
Walter L. Main
Hugh Thomason
United States
A. Henderson
Joe Mar
Martin
Bryden
Union Colliery Company
Privy Council
Coal Mines Regulation Act
Full Court of
British Columbia
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