Two Great British Columbia Mines Show Riches and Prospects
The St Eugene and North Star Mines illustrate vast ore workings in East Kootenay. Notes detail St Eugene’s three ore shoots, aerial tram, and large concentrating plant with 250 workers and 630,000 ounces of silver plus 21,600,000 pounds of lead last year. The North Star reports progress on new ore extensions and warns of high smelting and transport costs cutting ore value, with 2,141 feet of prospecting in the year.
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WBC
le St. Eugene
East Kootenay
British Columbia
John A. Finch
Spokane
James Cronin
St. Eugene
Moyie Lake
Moyie City
St Eugene
Moyie
Byron C. Riblet
Nelson
B.C
Soo
Tooo
St. Hugene
Allree
North Star Mining Company, Limited
Tov
Montreal
A. A. Thibeaudeau
Frank Robbins
Death of J W Smythe Manager at Greenwood Bank
The Cranbrook community mourns the sudden death of J W H Smythe 32, longtime manager of the Canadian Bank of Commerce Greenwood branch after a two week illness. He built the Cranbrook and Fort Steele branches and married Miss Maud Keay. Funeral held in Greenwood with his wife and family present. A. Warren and Miss Maggie Hackett of Fernie wed in Cranbrook. plans announced for their Spokane trip.
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Cranbrook
J. W. H. Smythe
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Greenwood
WH. Smythe
Smythe
Fort Steele
South East Kootenay
Maud Keay
Mra Smythe
A. Warren
Maggie Hackett
Fernie
Warriage
Gordon
J. Turver
Spokane
Warren
Cranbrook to Boost Brass Band with Subscription Drive
A subscription paper circulates to raise funds for instruments for a Cranbrook brass band. Veteran musician Mr. Higginbotham will lead the effort and direct the project, aiming for a first class band in a few months.
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Cranbrook
Higginbotham
Rich Copper Riches Reported at St Marys Claims near Jaffray
M J Tialpin returns from two claims on the upper St Marys reporting rich copper ore shows assays of 25 to 25 percent copper with silver and gold. He holds three ledges on each claim and notes better showing with depth as he tunneled about 60 feet. He plans to interest investors in Nelson and resume extensive development this winter.
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M. J Tialpin
Phoenix
St. Marys
Sys
Nelios
Prospecting notes urge extension of assessment deadlines in East Kootenay
The Canterbury Outcrop reports snow and season delays hindering assessment work and asks government to extend deadlines, citing 1897 practice. DP Stratford and partners progress up Toby creek toward Janeau group while Prof. Robinson pursues Leora with high copper finds. Mulholland’s copper stocks cited. Rev Father Cocola honored in East Kootenay towns, and F Collett returns from a prosperous east trip.
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Canterbury
Dp, Stratford and Partners
Toby Creek
Janeau
Prof. Robinson
Jumbo Creek
Leora
East Kootenay
Father Cocola
Fort Steele
Mission Church
Prospectors move from Swan to Star group in fall work
J. Kesler reports Swan group assessment finished and plans to shift camp to the Star group with development continuing into late fall. Grundy Aukus tours town, noting Viking claim tunnel at 52 feet, vein six feet wide with galena ore. Cadwix and Aukus finish assessment on Moonlight claim, Moonlight extension noted.
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Fort Steele
J. ¥. Kesler
Swan Group
Star Group
Messrs
Cadwix and
Aukus
Prospecting at St Payene camp hints at a lively winter
Yesterday pay day at the St Payene camp. Mr McKinney arrived from Perry Creek with a surface gold sample from placers. The brick coarse gold assays high. Extensive work continues on other grounds, suggesting a potentially lively camp this winter.
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The
St. Payene
McKinney
Perry Creek
Cranbrook Churchmen clash over Sunday observance crusade
The Cranbrook Herald reports a local Lord’s Day Alliance meeting voting to push a crusade against hotel bars and vice, led by Mr. Patterson. Critics urge restraint, arguing the move risks internal town strife, hypocrisy, and harm to community harmony. An Indian doctor was observed on Tuesday night.
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Lord's Day Alliance
Cranbrook
Patterson
W. B. McKarlane
Jack Lyle
Fortune
Bowering
Mr. Patterson
Hoyce
Beacham
Hove
Views of a Citizen de Protests Against a Crusade in SAYS CONSCIENCE IS THE MONITOR
A Cranbrook resident argues Sunday observance should be left to individual conscience. He praises Cranbrook as highly Sabbath-observant, condemns push for stricter laws, and urges workers to enjoy Sundays after long, hard weeks. He calls for tolerance and notes Cranbrook’s four churches and orderly life.
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Herald
Cranbrook
West
Italy
Driv
God
Christ
Hari
Mineral Exhibit Seeks Ore Samples for Cranbrook Show
AW McVittie secretary for the fall exhibition seeks ore samples from the district for labeling and shipment to Cranbrook. Samples may be returned after the exhibition or retained for permanent display at Cranbrook.
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Aw, McVittie
Cranbrook
Immense Iron Deposit Reported Near Jaffray
Jin states the Fenwick brothers found a rich iron deposit in the Sand Creek district behind Jaffray. Assays indicate fine mineral quality and a large company has tested samples securing a temporary option on the property for several months.
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Jin
Fenwick Brothers
Sand Creek
Jaffray
Road to Perry Creek Urged Despite Funds
The government has appropriated 500 dollars for building the Perry Creek Road from Cranbrook to Perry Creek. Citizens are urged to push the project quickly as it will bring the camp closer to a supply point and greatly aid Perry Creek.
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Cranbrook
Perry Creek
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Mane
A. General Banking
London
Bank of Scotland
Cramrook
Hubert Haines
Gilpin
Ried & CO
California
Laycock
Fort Steele Mercantile Co
Tines
J.P. Pink
Senna
Arry
G. H. Miner
FA Tutte
Isa
Leask & Henderson
North
Star Mines
Eugene
Nore Development
North Star
Swansea
Wales
Antifagasti
Chile
the North Star
J. W
Warren-Hackett
Ture of
North East
Kootenay
F. A. Mulholland
F. Collett
T the Rover
K. J Higbve
S Cadaix
the Herald
Alead Cranbrook
Royal
Crane Brook
Elarch
Perry Creek Road
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