Local Herald praises reform and criticizes critics in district
The Herald notes budget figures from J D Prentice showing a $6,404,757 net debt and a $263,559 current-year deficit for British Columbia, lauds reform efforts, mocks Col Prior and Fernie strike figures, and reports on local activity from Perry Creek to Old Town, including mine operations, visits, and road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Prentice
British Columbia
Canada
Col. Prior
Fernie
Herald Office
Mooch
Boundary Creek Times Reports Hill Critique of Coke Prices
James J. Hill criticizes Boundary sellers for high coke costs while a major Crows Nest Pass Coal shareholder. He hints of coal measures south of the boundary and plans to supply Boundary smelters at under 50 dollars per ton within a year. He will build to Greenwood and Phoenix and extend railways to coast, aiming to boost Boundary country business without seeking bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Boundary
Crows Nest Pass
International Boundary Line
Hill
Greenwood
Phoenix
Boundary Country
Will
British Columbia
Boundary Creek
Do You Take The Herald Its District News
A compact pitch stating the Herald serves the district with unbiased news coverage. It emphasizes editor ownership, independence from factions, and affordable pricing at $2.00 for readers while noting the paper’s value at $10.00.
Ontario impressions of royal visit shape a homeward view
A London Standard correspondent portrays Canada as distinct from Europe with Toronto, London and Hamilton scenes. He notes British Protestant welcome, expansive public buildings, and a vibrant tramway era. The royal tour highlights warm public cheers, Canadian industry, and the inland wealth of Ontario communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Canada
Quebec
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Montreal
Poronto
Ontario
Toronto
New
Duke
Dichess
Prench
Ingland
Australia
Dickeos
London
Thames
Middlesex
Dominion
Hamilton
Duke and Duchess
Sheffield
Birmingham
Midlands
Tramillon
Marysville Notes From the Marysville Tribune
The smelter company began dam work for water power. Mabel Corey, visiting Mr and Mrs Reid, left for Cranbrook on Thursday. A very hot day reached 95 in the shade and 120 in the sun last Wednesday. Tatinis Reid, visiting Marysville, left for Cranbrook on Thursday. Fred Tilson, Cranbrook engineer at King's sawmill, visited Marysville and noted progress. George Leask visited Kimberley this week. Mr McGillvary, with the smelter, left Marysville for a few days to work at Sullivan mine. Fred Aurache of the Cranbrook Herald was in town, trying to take “Mooch” back to Cranbrook, but Mooch remained in Marysville. mooching is good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP Mabel Corey
C. Dr. Reid
Cranbrook
Marysville
Tatinis Reid
Marynville
Fred Tilson
King's Sawmill
Mr. McGillvary
Sullivan
Fred Aurache
Cranbrook Herld
Notice of Mining and Land Purchase Applications 1902
A fragmented notice from East Kootenay BC details sixty day periods to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for rights to purchase desert lands. It describes parcels near Lot 25, East Kootenay, with bearings and distances, issuing postmarks and signatories including W. Fr, Gud, and Lundberg, dated June 2, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidwadil Watks
Perntasiot
Wits
Anita. Com
Grote
Kootenily
Elitis
Notice of land purchase and crown grant in East Kootenay
Public notice states that sixty days after date an application will be made to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase a mining claim and adjoining land in the Fort Steele Mining Division, East Kootenay. Details describe a 640 acre parcel with specific boundary calls and post locations near Crow Nest rail way and Rock Creek, in South East Kootenay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Steele Minty
Menytaln
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
Crow's Nest Pass
Chilf
Lanits
Crows Nest Mass
Rock Crow Ithast Kootenay
W. Lo Darling
Fort Steele
East Kootenay
Dls Inlet
Palmer Mountains
T. William J. Houlton
Tora
Wal GL
Teamielton
Ohler Comissioner of
Lambs Ant
Crows Nest
Hoek Creek
Kooter
Tiehiee
K. Camibell
Board of Tleanse Commissioners of
Oter
Bee Walt
Holmin House
Miko
Kiko
Thoimis Stevenson
Jones & Moontosh
Mern'tosh
J. P. Jones
Nelson
Wilya
Hinds
St. Mary's River
St. Mary's
Strets
Bradford
Port Steele
Kiet Kootemy
Sylvester A. Fallon
Hervof
Scotlan
Edward Cg, McKinstry
Grave for Campbell of Brandon Erected by Odd Fellows Troops
Tom Malilan reports on a memorial at Hart River where Canadian troops and Mid Mellows honored Campbell of Brandon, an Odd Fellow of the DA M As. A gigantic cairn of stones was built under an elm, enclosed by barbed wire, with a simple inscription and a towering doorstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Tom Malilan
F Campbell
Brandon
Harts River
Rhodes
Lands and Timber Notices From Kootenay District
A long list of land and timber notices dated 1902 and 1992 detail intents to purchase or cut lands and timber in the South East Kootenay district. Entries name various buyers and claimants such as Lint Darling and Margate Leslie, describe parcel bounds near the Crows Nest Pass railway, Kool MeVitte’s Amber license areas, and areas around Hell’s Rouring Creek. Notices specify 30 or 60 day periods before applying to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works and include locations like East Kootenay, West Sichitins, and Lot 925 Group East Kootenay. The notices involve renewals, special licenses, and transfers for timber rights and land purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lun
Ant
Dareling
Land's Purchase
Milea
Crows Nest Pass
Kootenay
Ehains
Lot Gat
Menee
Tesinnley
Ls-st
W. J. Darling
Conjotsaloner
Lanta
Frank
St. Marys River
Istriet
Paotie Railway
Hell Rouring Creek
Contingent Exemption Act notices for timber and land rights
Notices from Victoria regarding the Anadian Contingent Exemption Act and timber licenses. Officials seek thirty day application periods to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for licenses to cut or remove timber from specified parcels along Perry Creek in the South East Kootenay district, with locations and landmarks noted and parties named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filehy
License Application for Removal of Timber in Perry Creek Area
An applicant intends to seek a special license from the Chief Commissioner of Finds and Works at Vietorhit to remove timber from parcels in the South Last Kontoniy districts. The description notes a tract near Perry Creek, with bounds including north 80 chains, west portion, and a return to the starting point, dated from prior entitlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Itn
Vietorhit
Hinds
Perry Creek
Fieorve
Laurie
HeaTon
Land and mining notices seek licenses and prospect rights
Notices dated July warn of applications to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to license cutting timber, prospect for coal, and mine Crown grants on multiple parcels near St Marys River East Kootenay, Swansea and Michel Creek. Names include Bradford Gibson Robson McInnes and Sylvester Fallon with specific lot references and time frames.
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Oranbrook Herald
Mr. Galliher
The
Herald
Tracy
Barnes
McAdams
Cambourne
Kickers
A. Hanks
Mr. B. Gunn
Old Town
Mrs. P. Matheson
Steve Young
Thompson
Mr. McDermot
Charla
Mr. LeGlair
Six Mile Creek
Foo
Mesers
Vroman
Rockendorf
Billings
McDermot
Shelton
Sirsen
Charley
de Marysville
Trbune
George Leask
Kimberley
Tle
Lundy N. W
S.W
Grotet
Wiest CP Land
Mineral Act
ISON
Eani
Columbia
P. Burns & Co
Africa
Ohler Commissioner of Lands and Works
Carey
Dana
Margaret Lestie
Shuly
McVittie
Hellcole
Margate Leslie
Ily
Gehain Horth
Lothar
Hemine
Emily
Uly Vth
Dayil Hreekensldye
N. AW
N. W
Hote
David Bukeckenridg
Cliler Commissioner of Land and Works
Victoria
Ant Etty
Landy
Perryeweek
Woneste
Michelerek
Lotaing
Eal
W. F. Gurd
Cranbrook, British Columbia
G. H. Thoppson
W. J. Welch
Pianno
Thos. T. McVittie, P.ls
P. C
Fort Steele, B.C
Charles P. Campbell
Champion College of U. 8
Aiken Block
Canadian Bank of Commerce
B. C
Brandon Marble
J. H. King
Red Forenoons
Armstrong Ave
Ranbrook
Key City Lodge Nooo
A Maker Street
M, Rookmuort Keely
Cranbrook Lodge
Venern
Mike
Letren
George Laurie
John W. Wolf
Ft. Steele Brewing Co
Spokane Falls
Northern
R’y Co
Nelson & Ft. Shephard R’y Co
Red Mountain Railway Co
Rossland
Nelson and
Spokane
Great Northern, Northern Pacific and O. R. & N. Company
Kaslo
Kootenay Lake
Bossburg
Grand Forks
H. A. Jackson
Gen. Pans, Agt
Gawles Pitan
Department of Mines
Tintad
Lanis
Vietarls Erispeed
Une Jr
Rontenay
Perryreek
OW. Simons
George A. Liurl
Te Laurie
Handsaint
Vietora
Olt
Gorge A. Laurie
Hite Toten
Vietory
A. Lane
Thiehee
Ial Daurii
Tilyuy
Landsat
Swansea
Arinbrook
Gibson
Robson
Hate
Lout Lands and Works
Horth Fork
Mehel Creek
Bowinbury
Auld Creek
Vu OC
W. Raen
Dhate
Litis
Statin
Michelerevk
Lot Dog
Ehalis
Richard Stewart
Josepha Creek
G. R. Lease
F. K. Multis
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