Notice of various Mineral Claim improvements and railway incorporation
Multiple notices from June 1908 detail intents to apply for Certificates of Improvements for several mineral claims in Fort Steele East Kootenay District and actions under Section 87. Also filed is an application to incorporate Meadow Creek Logging Railway Company with authority to build and operate a rail line in East Kootenay, including routes near Meadow Creek and connections to existing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Assembly of
Province of
British Columbia
Meadow Creek
Ast Kootenay
Posts Morty
Porty
Yahiy
Ariinbrook
Smiths Lake
Perry Creek
Tito
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Cranbrook
Harvey, McCarter & Macdonald
Cranbrook Center in East Kootenay Province Visioned
The Cranbrook area in East Kootenay is described as a mining milling agricultural and financial hub. It lies between the Hiwin Range and Purcell Range on a plateau near St Joseph's prairie offering distinctive picturesque views with no superior sightlines in British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Kootenay
Cranbrook
Hiwin Range
Rocky Mountains
Purcell Range
St. Joseph's Prairie
British Columbia
Cranbrook District Charms with Fruit Lands and Churches
Cranbrook at 2 987 feet above sea level enjoys a bracing climate and abundant sunshine. The district supports five churches including Roman Catholic and Church of England with strong Methodist and Baptist presence. It is renowned for fruit land potential and expanding educational facilities with experienced teachers guiding growing enrollment.
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Cranbrook
Cranfeland
Wright- Church of England
Granbrook
Sivation
Local Industries Flourish With Brick Yards Predicted
Iron foundry, a brewery, a soda water factory and two printing establishments are doing business in the city while at Marysville fifteen miles away lies the Sullivan Group Mining company smelter. Excellent brick and fire clay abound nearby, suggesting brick yards will be established soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Fondary
Marysville
Sullivan Group Mining Company
Water and utilities in Cranbrook district offer pressurized water and modern services
The Cranbrook Water Supply company provides water at 100 pounds per square inch. Cranbrook Electric Light company and East Koote nay telephone lines offer electric light and telephone service at reasonable rates. The entire district is connected with Cranbrookly long distance phone service.
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Cranbrook Water Supply Company
Cranbrook Electric Light Company
East Kootenay
Cranbrookly
Slong
Market gardening expands to large scale with continental quality
Market gardening has grown into a substantial operation, with vegetable quality reaching near continental levels, indicating major advancements in cultivation methods and productivity.
Mineral district rich in silver lead and iron ore
The Matronic district is famed for silver lead ore. The St Eugene mine at Moyie is said to be the latest silver lead mine in North America. Sullivan Iron and North Star at Imberley hold large ore deposits. Gold placers profitably worked at Wild Horse and Perry. Copper prospects and nearby iron ore discoveries near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eugene
Moyie
Sullivan Iron
North Star
Imberley
Wild Horse
Perry Spa
Timber Boom Rises in Cranbrook District Mills Abound
Cranbrook stands as a timber hub in southwest British Columbia with abundant pine fir and tamarac. The district hosts between twenty five and thirty saw mills, several within a mile of the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
British Columbia
Tventy
Cranbrook, Key Divisional Point for Crows Nest Line
Cranbrook serves as the principal divisional point for the Crows Nest Pass section of the Canadian Pacific Railway. It houses the divisional superintendent’s office, roundhouses, and machine shops. A branch line extends eighteen miles north to Marysville and Kimberley.
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Cranbrook
Crows Nest Pass
Canadian Pacific Railway
Marysville
Kimberley
Industries Flourish Near City with New Factories
In and around the city numerous industries have taken root. Two modern saw and door factories sit just outside the municipal boundary, signaling growth and local employment opportunities.
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Sagt and Door
Fraternal Lodges Active Across Cranbrook
A large number of fraternal societies maintain lodges in Cranbrook including Masons Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Orangemen Eagles Owls and railway workers groups, showing broad local fraternal presence.
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Cranbrook
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Orangemen
Agles
Owls J
Railway Owlets
Cranbrook Noted for Growth in East Kootenay Region
The city of Cranbrook with a population just over 3000 is praised for its residential appeal. It boasts a strong school attendance, a golf facility, a post office, and serves as a port city for Dominion customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
East Kootenay
Golf Siilssiant
Dominion Customs
Trade opportunities notice from Cranbrook official
Information on business opportunities and land costs is available from A. J. Mc Dermot Secretary Guard of Trade Cranbrook British Columbia.
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A. J. McDermot
Cranbrook
B. C
Roosevelt Hurtles on Vast Hunting Expedition
President Roosevelt and his son Kermit plan a three thousand mile hunt through wild Africa. They will start from Cairo and traverse British East Africa into unknown regions beyond the Nile source. The journey will cross German East Africa with dangers from lions leopards elephants and fierce tribesmen at war in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Kermit
Cairo
British East Africa
Nile
German East Africa
Certificates of Hidden Treasure Mineral Claims in Fort Steele
William Tarrant agent for J H King and James Angus owners intend to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for Crown Grant of the Certificates of Hidden Treasure Columbia Matterhorn Minnie Haha mineral claims situate at St Marys Lake Fort Steele East Kootenay District. Notice dated June 4 16 1.
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Wals
Ieree
Silver Bell
Black Hill
Yankee Girl
Fraction
Tarrant
BB. C
WASP
Fort Steele
East Kootenay
James Angus
William Tarrant
Tate
Mining Recorder
Hidden Treasure
Columbia
Matterhorn
Minnie Haha
J. H. King
A.D
Conservatives plan Vancouver nominating convention for Comox-Atlin seat
The editorial questions a proposed Conservative nominating convention in Vancouver for the Comox-Atlin district. It notes G. H. Barnard and Robert Francis Green, Victoria residents, would not represent the district, arguing BC residents deserve a local representative in Ottawa across Dominion elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservative Party
G. H. Barnard
Victoria
Robert Francis Green
Kasle
Vancouver
Comox-Atlin
Barnard
Green
Comox- Atlin
Orton Family to Perform with Norris and Rowe Circus
The Orton family of eight, led by a father who ran the Myles Orton circus in New England, will appear with Norris and Rowe in this city on July 15. They perform as clowns wire walkers jugglers trapeze artists and aerial wire feats. Their San Francisco run drew 279 878 admissions this spring, with the Ortons among the top stars of a program featuring world wide performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater
Norria and
Rowe Circus
Orton
New England States
Myles Orton
Norris and Rowe
San Francisco
Local notes from Cranbrook and district bustle
A lengthy Cranbrook note sheet lists visits and moves including A Leitch and Harry Bradford from Wyelitte hotel, F M Pinkham of the Bank visiting Hosmer, James McKee Elko foreman, and Mrs John Moe visiting with her children. Miss Kerr heads to Winniper for the fair. Many ads urge heating upgrades and employment for two dining room girls at the Royal hotel. Elder notices cover bank tours, Rebekah lodge, and local parades. Francis McConnell wins multiple events at North Vancouver meet. Lost item dust robe reported.
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A. Leitch
Jaffray
Apply Royal Hotel
D. R. ‘Yates
Wycliffe
James = McKee
Elko
Cranbrook
Miss Leitch
Calgary
Harry Bradford
Wyelitte Hotel
R. H H. Bohart
Wardner
Bohart
John Moe
Moe
Mar. Neilson
James Cashike
Eastern Points
Kerr
Hill
Colsstar
Winniper
Macdonald
British Columbia
Victoria
H.R. Maseear
Dominion Meat Co
Shane
Patmore
Miss Stamp
Beale & Elwell
Carmen
Manitoba
Fret Hazen
Moyie
Rebekah Lodge
W. N. Frost
Inlaw
Imperial Bank of Canada
D. ©. Corbin
Spokani International Railway
Albert Allen
A. J. Devlin
I. J. Roberts
I. Stigings
P.R
Mavie
Upper St. Marys
Loyal Order of Orangemen
Baptist Church
W. G. Taylor
Francis McConnell
North Vancouver
S.B.F
Herald Office
Joseph Robertson
Wm. Bardgett
Robertson
Nesterorslan
Astral St. Leons to perform with Norris and Rowe circus
The Astral St Leons family from Mulbourne Australia joins the Greater Norris and Rowe circus for shows in the city on July 15. The seven member troupe will perform double full twists and double somersaults from the ground, a feat few can rival. The circus, touring San Francisco earlier this spring, drew 279 873 admissions and this act is described as beyond description. The big street parade is at 10 o clock, and Norris and Rowe touts itself as the region s only major spectacle this year.
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Norris and Rowe Circus
Congress of Nations
Uly 15
Astral St. Leons
Mulbourne
Australia
Norris and Rowe
Norris
Rowe
San Francisco
St. Leons
Estate Men to Meet in Western Canada Next Wednesday
A meeting of estate men is scheduled for next Wednesday the 15th in Western Canada. The gathering will discuss matters related to Western Canada properties and related affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rwal Estate
Western
Cana
Public funds used for party aims in British Columbia
The piece critiques Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper and supports Premier McBride, accusing Mr. Borden of backing McBride with provincial funds for personal political advancement. It argues McBride seeks federal power and that BC’s treasury funds Conservative campaign aims, with McBride and Bowser likely to stay in office.
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Borden
Sir Charles Hibbert Tupper
Premier McBride
British Columbia
Sir Hibbert
Canada
McBride
Meride
McBrile
Tie
Hubert Tupper
Horden
Bowser
RARE METALS Rarity and value of elements charted
The Rossland Miner reports on radium as the most valuable substance and lists prices for numerous metals. It notes radium cost estimates, rare metals like calciums and yttrium, and values ranging from thousands of dollars per pound to over $48,000 per pound for rare elements. It explains value largely tied to extraction cost rather than demand.
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Rossland
Freemasons aiding British emigration to Canada arrives in Vancouver
Liverpool born M A TL Thompson a noted theatrical writer arrives in Vancouver. He travels with Colonial credentials to assist English Freemason brethren seeking emigration to Canada and will spend time in British Columbia arranging settlements with local lodge backing and funding from English lodges.
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M.A. TL. Thompson
Liverpool
Northern Freemason
Vancouver
Nglish Masone Grand Linters
Canada
Thompson
Onderlw
British Columbia
Old Country
Hoe
Masonic Fraternity
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Mineral Act
Fort Stmble
East Kootenay District
Lake Creek
James II
P.M. C
James Angus, William Tarrant
Blue Bull
Bull River
Fenwick Mountain
James A. Darvey
MLC
Janes T. Laidlaw
James A. Harvey
Notich
Drayman
Worden
Phe
Prankrook
Bhick
W. E. Worden
Joseph Fi
Mclean
Sage’s
Hanson Avenue
Cranbrook B. C
ST. Marys Lake
Prince Rupert Empire
Victoria Times
Freemasons
KOR Canada
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