Moyie Leader notes and local pressures in 1900s sample
Captain Sanborn departs for Vancouver then Parklace Oregon. old log building behind Kootenay hotel torn for firewood. Socialist organizer J M Cameron fails to gain foothold. George Mitchell loses a post office check. Moyie school to reopen under A W Sutherland and Gladys Butler. Fire hose tested. can project water 100 feet. Calls for bridge over St Marys river at Perry Creek to benefit Cranbrook Perry Creek Kimberley and Marysville residents. Local officials urged to act amid regional neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys
Perry Creek
Cranbrook
Kimberley
Marysville
Thuman
District to Build Local Refinery in East Kootenay
The piece argues for the people of Kootenay to construct their own refinery as government and major firms refuse. It predicts the Sullican company will begin work after Marysville smelter completion, bringing a likely first Canadian refinery to South East Kootenay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocan
East Kootenay
Beracler
Kootenay
C. PR
Gooderham & Blackstock
Sandon Paystresk
Marysville
Suliican Company
South East Kootenay
Canada
The Best Way to Settle Accounts and Start Again
This month urges settling accounts and balancing books. It advises presenting balances, determining what you owe and what others owe you, and starting anew even if full payment isn’t possible. It promotes transparent bill discussion.
Canadian Pacific Tourist Sleeping Cars Schedule
Canadian Pacific Railway begins tourist sleeping car service on January 1. Eastbound trains depart Kootenay Landing Fridays to St Paul Toronto Montreal Boston and more. Dunmore Junction runs Monday and Thursday for St Paul Toronto and intermediate points. Westbound departures from Revelstoke Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays to Vancouver Seattle and more. Full details from local agents J S Carter and D P Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railway
Kootenay Landing
St. Paul
Toronto
Montreal
Boston
Dunmore Junction
Revelstoke
Vancouver
Seattle
Carter D
P. A. Nelson
Wind Stops a Train at Cowley Crow's Nest
A Crow's Nest train stalled at Cowley due to high wind. Conductor chose to delay crossing a trestle until a lull eased the gusts. Readers seeking carpentry work may leave orders at the author's house or with foreman James Greer, Contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sentinel
Cowley
Incorporation Debate Grows in Cranbrook Neighborhood
Citizens reassess timely incorporation as Cranbrook moves from delay to action. Property owners and large landholders push for timely steps to present a provincial bill, with a five-person committee to canvass views and prepare a formal report for the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
C. PR
W. Hyde Baker
Ingeal
Board of Trade
Richard McBride
Herald
Teu Linve & Nleet
Funny Views of the West From East Readers
A Cranbrook candy shop owner sends The Herald to Ontario, where the Danville Chronicle praises the Western paper for its modern printing and news service. The notice argues Ontario readers overestimate the West as barren and uncivilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
J. B. Tiss Dle
Cranbrook Candy Kitchen
Herald
Danville
Chronicle
J. P. Tisdale
Cranbrook
Ontario
Far West
Mild Winter Delights South East Kootenay
The region reports an unusually open mild winter with only two or three days unsuitable for outdoor work. Rain has largely melted valley snow and observers expect a short season regardless of future conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Kootenay
Promoters voyage to Toronto for Coal Co mine store deal
Bree Press reports JA Rennie and AB Trites left for Toronto to meet Coal Co directors and seek a satisfactory arrangement on the mine store. A New Year turkey shoot at Waldorf drew notable locals. H Kerfoot, transfer to Coal Creek mines, underwent mixed fortunes. a smallpox case cluster prompts prompt isolation and public health measures in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JA Rennie
A.B Trites
Toronto
The
Coal Co
H. Kerfoot
Greenwood
Africa
Cranbrook
Mr. Kerfoot
Coal Creek
Dissatisfaction Over Canadian Troops Split for Baden Powell
A Canadian front letter to the Baden Powell constabulary reports deep discontent among troops over division of Canadian forces. Colonel Steele, allotted to division B with no Canadians, refused Canadian troops in A division and submitted resignation rather than lead unreliable recruits. A storm is said to be brewing with potential moves by Steele and others within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Evening Telegram
Express
Baden Powell
Constabulary
Steele
Canada
North
Canatans
Narrow Escape For A D Grant In Rail Car Incident
Frank Sentinel reports A D Grant narrowly escaped death while helping to right a railroad car that had run off near the mine spur. A car moved toward him, catching his head between the breakbeam and ties. a crewman intervened with a crowbar, saving him as his back was severely strained and his head injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sentinel
A. D. Grant
Mr. Grant
Hard Luck Again at The Herald
The Herald reports ongoing setbacks as M Rockendorf leaves for Boundary country and M Billings is hospitalized while the editor is away in Marysville. Ed Murphy helps from Prospector and Fred Haines arrives from the Marysville Tribune to publish the issue, though much job work is postponed.
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Herald
M. Rockendorf
Boundary Country
M. Billings
Marysville
Murphy
The
Prospector
Fred Haines
Mr. Billings
Opening of Royal at Marysville
Next Monday evening H. D. McMill an's hotel at Marysville will have a formal opening with dancing. A special train will leave Cranbrook at 8 a m returning after the dance. Conveyances will meet the visitors at the train and carry them to the hotel and return. Mr. McMillian extends a cordial invitation to the people of the district to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. McMillan
Marysville
Cranbrook
Fernie Free Press Christmas Supplement Earns Town Credit
The Fernie Free Press published a handsome Christmas supplement in book form with clear illustrations and engaging reading matter. Wallace the business manager and Hatching the editor lead a strong team as Fernie merchants deserve recognition and reward for their efforts.
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Fernie
Wonderful Smelting Record at Greenwood
Greenwood January 2 The tonnage of ore smelted at the British Columbia Copper company smelter at Greenwood since February totals 117 505 tons. A ten month run and a daily average of 384 tons with last month a record 13 098 tons. Ex governor Mackintosh commented on mining prospects and the efficiency of modern smelting and transport innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
British Columbia Copper Company
Paul Johson
Mackintosh
Rosshind
England
Campania
Montreal
New York
London
Rossland
Canada
Ottawa
Toronto
British Columbia
America
Boundary smelters yield record ore output in BC district
The Greenwood and Granby smelters processed 118449 and 230525 tons respectively, totaling 249276 tons. Value at 64 a ton equals 2280000, with 375 per ton freight and treatment costs and 1425000 spent on BC wages coal coke and rail freight. New lead price cuts to 4 cents a pound tested as a market move.
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Greenwood
Granby
Grand Forks
Boundary
Nelson
Trail
British Columbia
Registrar's Report for British Columbia 1900 and 1509
The registrar of births marriages and deaths in British Columbia releases yearly totals. For 1900 the report lists 174 births 1494 deaths and 1004 marriages. For 1509 the figures show 1755 births 1415 deaths and 472 marriages.
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British Columbia
Fort Steele Items and Diverse Local News
A misspelled and fragmentary report notes Penn Pott Steel Prospector James A. Carvey plans visits to Ottawa Toronto Montreal and New York on a mission to aid local industries. It also mentions various local figures and scattered events including a training trip and a discussion on aging and maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Carvey
Festiciee
Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
New York
Tieoarces
All site up copper move sparks western unrest
The fragment argues against copper imports to the west, claiming eastern regions will supply copper and warning that copper shortages will harm wages and prosperity. It condemns sending labor east as detrimental to local workers and urges keeping trade at home to protect jobs and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Maton
Ees
Wales
Socialist Lecture Aims to Form Cranbrook Branch
J M Calion organizer for the Socialists of Bellah Columbia spoke on Sunday afternoon in Teask's hall about forming a Cranbrook branch. Attendance was small and attendees left before the close. Several listeners questioned Mr Cameron's oratory and doubted many would be converted.
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J. M. Calion
Socialis
Bellah Columbia
Teask
Cranbrook
Camer
Tin
Anotiie Lead Company expands nationwide with new Brooklyn plant
The Anotiie Lead Company announces a new Brooklyn plant set to begin operation January 1. The firm plans a coast to coast network from New York to the Pacific, with options on property in Chicago and St. Louis as it challenges competitors. A patented process aims to produce white lead in about three days, signaling potential war in the lead trade.
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Union Ad & Ol
Plantas
New York
Pacific Coast
Mrooklyn
Chicago
St. Louis
Tate
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Capt. Sanborn
Parklace
Oregon
Kootenay Hotel
J. M. Cameron
Geo. Mitchell
P. Barns &Co
Tie
P. Burns & Co
Moyie
A. W. Sutherland
Gladys Butler
W. H. Bullock-Webster
Kootenays
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Bo Wanker
Man
Heposits
London Avents
Bank of Scotland
Crandrodk
Mort Steele Mercantile Co. Ltd
J.P. Pink
G. T. Rogers
Yen
Gilpin
Gilpins
Onece Hardware Store
Crantrook Muyle
G. H. Miner
Lill & Co
Big
W. D. Hill
Wind
James Greer
Fernie News
Prom
Bree Press
A. Kanouse
the Waldorf
A. P. Walker
Dave
Royal
McIntosh
British Columbia All
American Smelter and Refining Company
Idaho
Utah
Fort Steele
Penn Pott Steel Prospector
Allert Morty
Windermere
Califix
Mr & A
Portal
Ull
Aichners
Tracy Creek
Trey
T. Aristrong
Estella Mths
Jack
Kimleney
Ian
Robbins
Fort Seele
Chine
Gil Iilie Friesions
Pelle
Penileavor
Tenlon
Grae Urstein
Afria
Wievdee
Tiene
Arioutats
Anotiie Lead Company
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