British Columbia Nears Billion Dollar Mineral Output
British Columbia rapidly approaches a billion dollars in mineral production per 1924 report by provincial mineralogist John D. Galloway to the lieutenant governor. The study notes 86 shipping mines in 1924, 3,854 workers, and total production of $48,704,604, with metalliferous output rising 39.6 percent to $35,958,997. Fort Steele division leads with 1,088,714 tons valued at $17,416,862. overall province-wide totals reach $859,427,386 through 1924, suggesting the billion-dollar milestone could come within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
John D. Galloway
William Sloan
Mr. Galloway
W Fleet Robertson
Hazelton
W. Fleet Robertson
Premier Gold Mining Co. Ltd
Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co
Howe Sound Copper Co
Silversmith Mines, Ltd
Wallace Mountain Mines Ltd
Trail Greek
Bell
Greenwood
Apex
Slocan
Mountain Chief
Fort Steele Mining
Kootenay
Fort Steele
Consolidated
Sullivan
Kimberley
Nass River
Alice Arm
Annox
Portland Canal
NASA River
Vancouver-New Westminster
Howe Sound
Vancouver Island
Joint Installation Held by Sullivan and Key City Lodges
The Sullivan Lodge No. 86 and Key City Lodge No. 42 conducted a joint officer installation at the Auditorium on Monday night. W. D. Gilroy, 1.0.G.M., presided with assistance from WH. Andrews, P.L.G., as D.D.G. Marshall, and officers including W. S. Greene, P.G., as D.D. Grand Treasurer and S. Fyles, P.G., as D.D. Grand Chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan Lodge
Key City Lodge
W. D. Gilroy
G. M
WH. Andrews
D. D. G. Marshall
Bro
Greene
P.G
Fyles
Finals at Cranbrook Lawn Tennis Club Local Tournament
Saturday's finals at Cranbrook Lawn Tennis Club showcased close matches across events. G P Simpson defeated Dr. W A Fergie in the men’s singles, Simpson and Stewart won the men’s doubles, and the Simpsons also claimed the mixed doubles with Mrs Simpson. Mrs Fergie won the ladies singles, while the ladies doubles went to H A McKowan and D M Macdonald. Cranbrook led overall with ten sets to six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Lawn Tennis Club
G. P. Simpson
W. A. Fergie
Mrs. Simpson
McIntosh
Mr. Evans
H. A. McKowan
D. M. McDonald
Simpson
Mra
W. A. Verzice
Mra. Fergie
Messrs
Stewart
Cranbrook
Kimberley
D. M. Macdonald
G. 8. McIntosh
Mise
Collins couple to spend holiday at St Mary's Lake
Mr and Mrs G F Collins plan a weekend trip to St Mary's Lake for a holiday. They will leave this week end and enjoy the retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Collins
St. Mary's Lake
Conservatives Name Delegates to Nomination Convention
The Cranbrook Men's Conservative Association elected sixty delegates for the East Kootenay nomination with five delegates from Cranbrook Fernie and Columbia districts. H W Herchmer W Stewart F H Dezall Simon Taylor and W F Attridge won as delegates with proxies arranged by the secretary. Speakers urged party cohesion and hard work for the upcoming general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Association
H.W. Herchmer
Thhere
H. W. Herchmer
W Stewart
F. H. Dezall
Simon Taylor
W. F. Attridge
W. F. Cameron
J. A. Arnold
W. A Fergie
Malcolm
A. C. Bowness
N. A. Wallinger
Dr. J, W. Rutledge
H. B. Hicks
J. T. Sarvia
Women’s Institute Meeting Blends Business With Pleasure
A large gathering at Mrs. George Smith’s home combined business with social activity. A letter from T Menzies urged support for neglected children in Victoria. A fundraising bazaar failed, each member to donate one dollar. Dessert, tea, and fruit salad followed, then a group photo capped a memorable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
George Smith
T. Menzies
Victoria
Institute
PUPILS SUCCESSFUL IN L C M PIANOFORTE AND VIOLIN EXAMS
Results from the London College of Music examinations held in Cranbrook on June 18 show pupils of Mrs R W Edmondson achieving multiple First Class and Honors certificates in violin and piano. Theodore Padberg passed A L C M Intermediate. Roy Linnell and Willie Spence earned honors. Mary MacDonald and Allen Patmore received First Class Certificates. Dav Weston also First Class. Mildred Bridges Kathleen Edmondson First Class Elementary. Lily Matson Ruth Lundy Primaries. Eugene Ingham passed. Certificates will be presented in early fall by Mrs Edmondson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London College of Music
Cranbrook
D. J. Jennings
Theodore Padberg
Roy Linnell
Willie Spence
Mary MacDonald
Allen Patmore
Dav Weston
Mra
Library Opening in Cranbrook Marks Awakening Community Effort
The Cranbrook library opened in the post office building with over a thousand books, including 300 from the government library association. Mayor Roberts praised the initiative, pledged official and private support, and Rotary president Allan Graham urged stronger public backing to overcome apathy and build a lasting cultural resource.
Obituary Rosa Coe Mourned by Kingsgate Community
Rosa Eaton Kightly Coe wife of Percy Coe customs officer at Kingsgate died at Kingsgate on Friday morning. Born in Bournemouth England fifty two years ago she immigrated to Canada, lived in East Kootenay, and resided in Kingsgate for thirteen years. Funeral held Monday at Presbyterian Church with Rev M S Blackburn delivering the address. Pallbearers included W F Attridge Lester Clapp J P Fink H Linnell C J Little and W E Worden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Coe
Kingsgate
Eastport
Cranbrook
Rosa Eaton
Percy Coe
Coe
Rosa Eaton Kightly
Bournemouth
Hants England
Vancouver
Bos
Presbyterian Church
M. S. Blackburn
Kingsree Eastport
Messrs
W. F. Attridge
Lester Clapp
J. P. Fink
H. Linnell
C. J Little
W. E. Worden
Conductor J C Hall Retires After 46 Years on Railroad
Conductor J B Hall, a Crow line passenger conductor for twenty years, was honored in Sirdar after going on the superannuated list July 1. A pipe gift from Sirdar and train crew friends accompanied by remarks from Doc Williams and others, plus piano selections by Mrs Dennes, highlighted a well attended farewell. Hall retires after a 46 year career and is highly regarded by the company and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hall
Crow Line
Sirdar
Doc. Williams
Community groups join to back library expansion
Mrs. Geo Smith as president of the Womens Institute pledged support and offered to raise the issue at the next meeting. The Gyros led by Pres. R J Collins agreed with the Rotarians on public appreciation. Major H B Hicks of G W V A promised moral and financial help as the library grows. Board of Trade rep W H Wilson voiced optimism about civic backing and low overhead. He thanked Dr King for securing the room at a nominal rent and J G Cummings was asked to convey thanks. Miss Rumsey distributed books to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens’ Institute
Mr. Graham
H. B. Hicks
Library Committee
Dr. King
Wilson
Major Hicks
J. G. Cummings
Kimberley Tops Selkirk League as Final Standings Set
Sunday results in the Selkirk baseball league left Kimberley in first place after defeating the Concentrator 4 2 as Cranbrook closed its schedule with a loss to the Concentrator. Cranbrook posted five wins and five losses, while Kimberley secured the league cup with a 14 11 win at Wardner and Lumberton beat Wycliffe 2 1. Next Sunday Kimberley visits Lumberton, Wardner hosts Wycliffe.
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Selkirk
Cranbrook
Wardner
Lumberton
Wycliffe
Kimberley
Concentrator
Selkirk Baseball League
Mill Town
Bamford
Logan
First Demonstration in Stock Judging Held Last Friday
Junior live stock judging work opens this year with a first demonstration at Mr. Austin's farm on Friday. Thirteen boys and girls participated, many first timers, amid promising local prizes at the Fall Fair.
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Mr. Austin
Survey Crews Work to Redefine Mineral Locations
Survey crews are active between Wasa and Kimberley with two parties under Messrs. DeWolf and Ham to redefine mineral locations. Mr. B. A. Moorhouse also has a party surveying the Valley of the St. Mary's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
DeWolf & Ham
Wasa
Kimberley
B. A. Moorhouse
Bt. Mary's
Conservatives Nominate Candidates in Est Kuo riding
Conservatives from Fernie Cranbrook and Columbia plan a Wednesday nomination meeting at K P Hall with sixty delegates. Dr J Rutledge and Major H B Hicks are mentioned as possible nominees, while discussions also touch on Dr King and potential Liberal opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major H. B. Hicks
G.W.V.A
Entiles
Major Hicks
Dr. King
R. BE. Beattie
Kinge
King J
A. I. Fisher
Fernie
J. A. Buckham
Golden
Provincial House
Shower For Bride Lenora Finlay McNeill
A Tuesday evening shower at Miss Ermi McNeill home honored Mrs F Briggs formerly Lenora Finlay. Friends presented many useful gifts as Bernice Sullivan delivered the shower maiden routine. The event included refreshments, dancing, and pink and white decorations creating a festive mood.
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Ermi McNeill
F. Briggs
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B.c’s.manesa
Fort Steele Mining Division
KEY City and Sullivan Lodges
Key City Lodge Tire
A. Williams
Kemball
Hall
Doodgon
Brown
M. Wallace
Randall
S.S Tire
Soden
J. Leigh
Bowle L.S.V
Stevely
P. Moffatt
Willis
Dickenson
Reesee
A. Watkins
Carter Fin
K. Walker Treas
Mark Beduz
S. Smart
H. Bernard R
Hutchison RS
Hooper LS
Lithgoe I. G
Hellier
Women’s Institute
T. M. Roberts
Spreull
Library Board
Government Library Association
Mr. Spreull
Jean Wilson
Delly Baxter
Betty Green
Edna Home
Audrey McKowan
Dorothy McKowan
Hester Thompson
Roberts
Allan Graham
Rotary Club
George
K. OF P. Hall
Order of Knights of Pythias
Robinson
Baseball
Lamberton
Conservatives
Est Kuo‘tenay
Columbia
K.P. Hall
K. P. Hall
Chisholm
Windermere
Sherwood Herchmer
Ah Seh
Dr. J. Rutledge
Dr. Rutledge
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