Kimberley Prom The Herald Highlights Local Activity
Mrs. Jones moves into town permanently as Black Bear Mining resumes. North Star hill workers push on with tunnels. Mount Sicker continues driving with good prospects. N P Dixons Howard Street house near completion and ready for move. North Star hotel gains furnace and registers. The Dean drilling proceeds with unclear prospects while Bob’s smile remains. Sullivan mine ships 315 tons and North Star 420 tons in the week ending December 25. Road improvements follow a six inch snowfall. colder weather likely to keep roads in good condition. Christmas tree at North Star mine delights about half a dozen children. Kimberley attendees enjoy songs and recitations with refreshments. Christmas Eve tree to be set in Finch and Jones building for children and some adults, with a small concert. Miss Jack leads school efforts and wishes for success.
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Sullivan
North Star
Kimberley
Messrs. Finch and Jones
Jack
Fernie School Addition Nears Completion After New Year
In Fernie Mr C G Lange reports the school addition nearly finished and ready for scholars when the school reopens after New Year. Constable Barns of Fort Steele recaptured a Chinese man at Westminister Junction, later handed to New Westminster asylum authorities. A man named Hudson suffered a severe accident at Coal Creek in the CPR mill, with a skull concussion but potential recovery. Geo Wansborough was killed on the CPR weigh scales track near Baker Avenue after being struck by a flat car and engine. fatal injuries included a crushed skull and severed leg, with doctors unable to stop the bleeding. The accident occurred around 1:20 PM on Thursday. efforts by Dr. Bonnell and Dr. Wilson were documented.
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Barns
Fort Steele
New Westminister
Westminister Junction
Hudson
Coal Creek
Hadaon
Fernie
Bonnell
Geo Wansborough
Frank Pennock
Baker Avenue
Mr. Wansborough
C.P.R
Fawcett
Wilson
North Star Mine ships 16000 tons by December 17
Output of the North Star Mine shows 16 000 tons shipped since February and about 3000 feet of development including drifts and shafts. The mine is praised as among the best on the American continent with ore body extent still unknown. Other mines like Sullivan and St Eugene contribute to the districts rich prospects in South East Kootenay and Upper St Marys.
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North Star
Sullivan
St. Eugene
East of the Kootenay mining notes and prospects abroad
The Herald reports on East Kootenay mining activity with Old Abe, Golden Fleece, Stanley, Crescent, and Viking operations at Tracy Creek. Prospectors hedge on capital inflow. Estella at Tracy Creek shows seven men, 1500 feet of tunnels, and $10,000 in ore. Hazen on Hardscrabble reports copper-rich ore, ruby silver specimens, and a 30-foot shaft with a four-foot lead, while upper St Marys shows vast ore potential and projected road access. George Hilliard and partners pursue Waterfall near Empire with tunnel expansion to 110 feet and crosscut plans.
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Estella
Tracy Creek
Developmer
Kootenay
Fred Hazen
Upper St. Marys
Alki Creek
Hagen
Hazen
Tate
South East Kootenay
North Star Road
Mark Creek
George Hilliard
Sand Creek
Messrs. Breckenridge
Langly Brothers
Odd Fellows Dance at Wentworth Hall Next Tuesday
Arrangements are completed for the Odd Fellows dance at Wentworth hall next Tuesday evening. The committee expects a large attendance and a successful event. A turkey shoot is planned for Saturday afternoon with a turkey role the prior evening.
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Wentworth Hall
Mining notes project strong Cripple Creek output this year
The Cripple Creek district is expected to yield about 27 million dollars in gold this year. Names mentioned include John Connors P Redmond John Ryan A Hilson A Rabletiaw and John, with details incomplete. The item notes anticipated total production and lists several individuals connected to mining activities.
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Cripple Creek
John Connors
P. Redmond
John Ryan
A. Hilson
A. Rabletiaw
John
Mining notes show activity around Cranbrook and Viking claims
At the North Star mine men report Christmas in Cranbrook with praise for North Star management Kelly and George Stowe. West and Lamb report a new Copper King lead near Cranbrook with solid galena ore. Tracy Camp notes Grandy Aukhus building a cabin on Viking claim and work resuming. The Viking Estella group extends with Crescent, Rover tunnel advancing eight feet ore face. Stanley Forsyth pushes Stanley tunnel as two shifts work. property looks promising.
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North Star
Cranbrook
Kelly
George Stowe
Messrs
West and Lamb
Copper King
Tracy Camp
Grandy Aukhus
Viking
Viking Estella
Rover
Goa
Stanley
Forsyth
Mines of Windermere set to run all winter in district
Exclusive mining operations will continue across Windermere properties through the season. Paradise group on Spring creek employs 20 men driving a tunnel now 166 feet deep and sinking carbonates, with an estimated 5000 tons in sight. No. 2 shaft drops 70 feet, shows seven feet of clean ore, on a slate and lime contact. A contract for a 200 foot tunnel was awarded, Silver Belt drift from shaft bottom to continue all winter, targeting high grade carbonates and galena. C M Keep, formerly of Fort Steele, mostly interests Paradise and Silver Crown adjoining it, signaling strong faith in Windermere and planned capital investment next season.
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Paradise Group
Spring Creek
Jong
Silver Belt Company
C.M. Keep
Fort Steele
Paradise
Seasou
Jots from Fort Steele
The Herald correspondent notes that public schools were closed for holidays on Friday. M A Beale visited from Moyie for Christmas, while William Carlin left for the coast, not to return until after the holidays. H F Collett was in Fort Steele last week and returned to Windermere on Thursday. F M Keap came from Windermere and left for California. C H Pollen, from England, expects to return after the new year. Geo M Koehler, who managed G H Gilpin’s business, has gone to Moyie to oversee Gilpin’s store there.
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Herald
H. F. Collett
Fort Steele
Windermere
M. Keap
California
C. H. Pollen
England
Geo. M. Koehler
G. H. Gilpin
Moyie
Mr. Gilpin
Rich Nome Claim Attracts Attention In Nome District
In town Friday, Phoenix businessman Mr. Epstein, an old friend of Jacob Berger previously of Wardner, discussed Berger’s Nome district claim. Proprietors of Hotel Wardner, Stevens and Crahan, are involved in a lay. Berger reports $82,000 extracted from the claim in one month and plans to stay several months before returning in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epstein
Phoenix
Jacob Berger
Wardner
Nome
Messrs. Stephens and
Crahan
Epstein
Berger
Seattle
McMahon Brothers Add Vast Wing to Kootenay Hotel
Moyle builders McMahon Brothers announce a new hotel addition to the Kootenay that will surpass the original in size and finish. The 25 room extension will include bathrooms, billiard rooms, parlor, extra bedrooms, barber shop and be plastered in top style at an estimated cost of $7000.
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McMahon Brothers
Moyle
the Kootenay
East Kootenay
Masonic Officers Elected At Regular Meeting
The annual election of officers was held last Thursday evening. New officers: Worshipful Master W. F. Tate Senior Warden Dr J. H. King Junior Warden R. K E Beattie Secretary W. F. Gurd Treasurer James Ryan Tyler R 8 McNeil.
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W. F. Tate
J. H. King
R. K E. Beattie
W. F. Gurd
James Ryan
Tyler
Disastrous Calgary Fire Destroys Block of Businesses
A Christmas day blaze in Calgary wiped out an entire block of business houses. No full details are available yet but losses are reported to exceed 1 million dollars. Local authorities investigate the cause and size of the damage.
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Calgary
Magnificent Movie City Moyie Growth Promises Prosperity
Fr Smyth reports Moyie has entered an era of rapid mining and business expansion. St Eugene mine shipped over 17 000 tons of ore valued above one billion dollars in eight months, with a $30 000 monthly payroll. Mines like St Hugene Aurora and Iron Mountain drive a thriving camp while Moyie’s commercial streets undergo a remarkable transformation.
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St. Eugene
Moyie
St. Hugene
St. Hugene Consolidated Mining Company
Mogielake
United States
Society Girl
Chas. Farrell
Lake Shore
Aurora
Thomas Rader
O. J. Johnson
I. B. Sanborn
Iron Mountain
J. J. Murphy
Christmas Sunday School Programs Delight Large Congregation
The Methodist Sunday school held Christmas festivities Monday night with a large attendance and a splendid program. On Christmas night the Presbyterian Sunday school held services with an interesting program that was a great success.
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Methodist Sunday School
Presbyterian Sunday School
New CPR Engines Begin Work at Hochelaga Shops
Montreal December 1 Work has begun in the Canadian Pacific railway Hochelaga shops on ten heavy consolidated engines to be placed in service next year on the northwestern divisions. Speed and hauling capacity are the main features with a 45 percent gain in freight hauling over the ordinary wheel locomotive.
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Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hochelaga
Partners Sick as Martin Confined by Operation
Joseph Martin telegraphed H Dallas Helmcken that he is confined to his bed for six weeks after an operation. Helmcken replies misery loved company. We hope Martin recovers soon, while Mr T Helmcken is progressing well but unlikely to be out before New Year.
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Joseph Martin
H. Dallas Helmcken
Helmcken
Martin
T Helmcken
Victoria
Moyie area activity highlights from leaders notes
Chas Diamond returns from four weeks prospecting on Moyie River. M A Beale named secretary of Moyie Business Men's Protective Association. F J McMahon to Grand Forks for holidays. James Cronin of St Eugene mine spending winter in San Diego. Aurora mine progress suggests big strike. Morley building nearing occupancy after final paint. G H Gilpin to use lower floor as hall. No 1 tunnel at Lake Shore to be lit soon with electricity. Park Mitchell & Co camp at Moyie Lake expected 1.5 to 2 million feet logs this winter. A P Bremner and family to Calgary Alberta next week. residents regret departure.
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James Cronin
St. Eugene
San Diego
California
Morley
G. H. Gilpin
A. P. Bremner
Calgary
Alberta
Mrs. Bremner
Moyie
Fanny Cubberley Dies Suddenly at Central Hotel
Mrs. Fanny Cubberley collapsed and died instantly Thursday afternoon at the Central hotel while discussing Christmas dinner with proprietor Desaulnier. Funeral services were held that afternoon with Rev Fortune and undertaker Chas Campbell overseeing the burial.
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Mouie
Fanny Cubberley
Central Hotel
Miner Wants Mayor Shift After City Leadership Critique
The article targets Mr. Houston's personality and alleged influence on city finances. It argues his public salary and perquisites drive his pursuit of the mayoralty, claiming a man dependent on such perquisites cannot command confidence or respect.
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Fron
Houston
Misery Likes Company in Nelson Newspaper Feud
The Nelson Evening Miner faces financial trouble amid a tirade claiming the city is in distress. The piece argues editors exaggerate the city’s condition while asserting no Miner staff hold city office or are likely to.
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Nelson
Nelson Evening Miner
Tom Warren Killed In Mine Accident Near Nelson
Tom Warren a well known brakeman on the Crows Nest road was killed yesterday at Smelter Junction near Nelson while working in a mine. No details of the accident have been received. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen held a meeting and a committee was appointed to arrange for the remains to be sent to Butte Montana, where he formerly lived.
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Tom Warren
Crows Nest
Nelson
Brotherhood of
Butte
Mont
Working 24 Hours a Day Dr. King’s New Life Pills
An old drug advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a tireless remedy for torpid liver jaundice biliousness fever and ague. It claims the pills banish sick headache drive out malaria never gripe or weaken and promote quick work at Beattie’s drug store for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
New Life
Beattie
Holiday Round Trip Fares By Canadian Pacific Ry
Holiday rates apply for Christmas and New Year travel on Canadian Pacific railway with single fare round trips. Tickets sold December 22 to 25 and December 29 to 31 and January 1 valid for return January 3.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Claims Quick Cure for Sores
A Morganton Tennessee resident C. Isbill reports large head sores on his daughter healed by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad promotes the salve as a guaranteed cure for eczema, salt rheum, pimples, sores, ulcers and piles, priced at five cents at Heattie’s drug store.
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Isbill
Morganton, Tenn
Bucklen
Heattie
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