Fernie News Roundup Includes Fire Losses And Local Happenings
J A MacDonald MP expected soon on business. A. Watt reports strong lumber demand. Chenette plans future Cranbrook hotel ventures. Elias Altnvns injured in fall. Elkmoth area bush fire and box car ties loss. Crabon Brook excursion planned. Senator Turner and Layton visit Fernie. Heberien roasting saves money. Emmerson aids J W Stuart contract prep. New Elk Lumber burner and boiler being built. Crown nest mountain first ascent by local climbers. Marriage licenses, visits, and local crimes noted. Deaths of infants and diphtheria outbreak ending. new concrete block building planned by G G Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. MacDonald
A. Watt
Wattsburg
A. P. Chenette
Cranbrook
Malcolm AlTnavs
Tech
Jaffray
Eschwig
W. O. Robins
Fort William
Robins
G. P
Fernie
Marshall
S. A. Shirtel
Balgonie
Coal Creek
East
Turner
Layton
Spokane
Marysville
U. S. Senate
Moyie News Roundup Opens School and Local Biz
The Moyie school opened Monday. James Cronin may travel from Rossland to play. Joe Goupill's mother arrived from Nakusp. Local tradesmen, including W B McFarlane, visited town. New home work on Tavistock street progresses. Several locals expect returns from Goodrich Ontario. Mr Channel heads to Porule after a stint at the East. Government improvements in South East Kootenay urged. A birthday gathering for Mr and Mrs Eliner noted. Cripples John Murphy, Chas Mooney, Harry Mooney given orders to leave town. New boilers for St Eugene landed. 20 Rand drills pending from Jenckes. Gas exposure knocked out Jack McTavish, Patrick Higgins, another man in Lake Shore shaft. Moyie hotel chief Frank Johnston bought a gasoline launch, to be shipped here. vessel 16 feet by 4 feet with a two horse power engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmerson
J. W. Stuart
G. N
Midway
Stuart
Moreson, Wash
Fred Morris
New York
Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island
D. Davies
Mr. Morris
Mr Morris
Moyie
James Cronin
Rossland
Joe Goupill
Nakusp
Joe Baker
Furber
Cranbrook
W. B McFarlane
J. S. McFlachern
Tavistock Street
E. A. Hill
Jefferson
Goodrich
Ont
Father Channel
Oast
Porule
South East
Kootenay
P. d. Tra
John Murphy
Chas, Mooney
Harry Mooney
St. Eugene
Jenckes Machine Co
Jack McTavish
Patrick Higgins
Lake Shore
Frank Johnston
Moyie Hotel
Nelson
Mark Drumm
Kaslo
C. L. Tyson
Trail
B.C
P. Burns
Frank
Simpson
Virden
Man
Mishry O'Tagar
Bert Willam
Bettie
Father Lepr
Port-By
Oizin Reserve
Macleod
Thomas Bile
New Orleans
Ede
Victoria Street
Boat for Mogie Take Sparks Local Praise
About seven miles an hour. A boat of this sort has long been needed on Mogie take, and Mr. Johnston is to be commended for his enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogie
Johnston
Local Notes From Blairmore Chronicle
Blairmore coughs and mines report a fatal accident at the Frank mine as two miners Wi. Kumersky and John Konolosky die after a coal fall while Nelson and Dr. Malcolmson attempt rescue. Other items include staff changes, visitors, and school bells first rung in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Wi. Kumersky
John Konolosky
No. 2
Konolopsky
Kupersky
Nelson
Malcolmson
Houily
Windermere Notes on Mining Claims and Ranch Deals
Dr W B Whipple returned from inspecting Black Prince and White Cat groups on Houlder creek. Snook and Palmer started for Tecumseh mine on McDonald creek to haul ore. Walsh and Jackson optioned their Windermere ranch to Tor onto buyers, price in thousands. Barbour shipped ore from B C and Tilbury to Toby road and plans two more loads. Delphine ore to be shipped. irrigation scheme for 35000 acres west of Wilner progressing. C P L RO Land Company to present survey results soon. Silver Belt Mining’s C M Keep travels to Cranbrook. stockholders to meet August 2 to address mortgage and potential lease terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Whipple
Houlder Creek
F. L. Snook
Chas. Palmer
McDonald Creek
Tecumseh
Wilner River
J. H. Walsh
R. Jackson
Windermere
Toronto
J. 5
Barbour
North Fork
B.C
Tilbury
Toby
P. Michelsen
C. Fitzsiminians
Wilner
C. PL RO
C. M. Keep
Silver Belt Mining Company
Cranbrook
Nelson Fair Prize List Highlights Large Cash Awards
The Nelson Fair runs September 20 for three days with cash prizes totaling 235 for pantry items 383 for fruits plus medals diplomas and a 100 silver cup. Vegetables field produce and school work prizes are noted including bread prizes of 50 donated by major flour manufacturers for children under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Fair
Timber Notice for Special License in South East Kootenay
Timber notice states that The King Lumber Mills plans to apply to The Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works Victoria after thirty days for a Special License to cut and carry timber from lands described as 40 acres more or less in South East Kootenay B G. The description covers a bounded parcel starting one half mile north of lot 7313 and running 80 chains in each direction. Dated Aug 19 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
Victoria
Kootenay
B. G
King Lumber Mills
Lot
Nelson Entwiste Boot and Shoe Maker
An old ad for Nelson Entwiste offers boot and shoe repair in Hanson Avenue opposite McArthur's Second Hand Store. He invites customers with fitting issues or worn footwear to bring items for neat prompt repairs and stresses experience in England and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson Avenue
McArthur
England
Canada
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Crows Nest
Keith Whimstur
P. D. McTavish
D. L. Stauffer
W. Harrower
Coleman
McTavish
J. R. Wallace
Monihy
Parkhill
Thos. Monroe
Kirkmorth
McLennan
G. G. Henderson
Victoria Avenue
Hanson Street
Free Press
Henderson
Nmoyir
Mrs. Foote
D. J. el Iner
Blairmore
the Times
Srey
R. Johnson
the Best
OY Sheas
Tel
Royal Hotel Noy
A. Mellor
Mellor
Gen. General Merchant
E. Sproule
Marysville Drug Co
Ffalls View Hotel
Marysville, B. Cc
St. Marys Valley
Rant
Royal Household
Ogilvies
Ogilvie’s
Vales
QWERY
B. C
R. T. Lowery
Cline
Watts Building
the Handley Livery Stables
Tisdale
Headquarters For Choice
G. B
F.J. Bradley & Co
Royal Hotel
L. B. Vandelar
Prop
Nelson Entwiste Boot and Shoe Maker
McSweyn
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