Provincial Secretary's Office appoints district collectors
On May 26 1805 Ishonour the Lieutenant Governor appointed several persons as collectors of votes for redistribution districts including Donald North Ruling East Kootenay district and East Nootenay district. James F Ames named for Fort Steele.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishonour
Nis
Jostamstirrert
Donald
East Kootenay
Edwards
Hort
East Nootensay
Jenny
James F. Aims Lrong
Wie
Kont Daas
Westward railway expansion discussed at Rossland visit
A BC delegation led by T G Shaughnessy visits Rossland to inspect construction and push fast progress on Columbia and Western track widening. He notes optimism for western transport, outlines Robson Penticton plans, calls for continued Crows Nest work, and discusses Trail smelter operations and lead tariff issues. James Baker seeks district support with upcoming elections and public meetings planned in Moyie City and Cranbrook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaughnessy
Columbia and Western
Rossland
Trail
Robson-Penticton Road
Robson-Penticton
Shaughtersy
Boundary Creek
Penticton
Columbia River
Crows Nst
Crows Nest Pass
Rootes May Lake
CG. P. R. Smelter
C. PR
Shaughnes
Ile
Canada
Cranbrook Sees Growth Surge As Town Attracts People
Cranbrook grows as new residents buy property and business activity rises. Visitors from Moyie and Fort Steele report brisk interest in Elko market plots and tie makers move toward Smith Creek. Local deals include I B Vandecar on Baker street and T A Creighton joining Cranbrook’s population. A race between local horses entertains townsfolk as Oliver of Mayie notes railroad mining plans will boost pay rolls. Sam Morrow sells hair shaving business to Victor and Clark, signaling rising enterprise in the infant town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVittie
S. Morley
Fort Steele
Crantrook
Ance
George Gurd
Wardner
Cranbrook
British Columbia
Cranbrook Tumber Company
Isadore Canyon
Smith Creek
Brodie
Elko
Elk River
Harry Cummins
I. B. Vandecar
Swansea
Baker Street
T. A. Creighton
Trail
West Kootenay
Miner
R H. Oliver
Mayie
Oliver
Moyie
St. Eugene
Morrow
Sam Morrow
Messrs
Victor & Clark
Echoes of the Rail Near Fernie and Wardner
Report notes the CPR line nearing Fernie or Coal Creek with reach to Wardner expected within 30 days. Bridge fixed over Elk River improves travel. telegraph to Wardner nearing completion amid wire shortages. ONeill employs 200 men from Isadore canyon to Cranbrook area, recalls harsh winter. night scenes include musicians and a street brawl ending in a guard escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. P. R. Steel
Fernie
Coal Creek
Wardner
Elk River
Brunel's
Cervera’s Fleet Entrapped in Santiago Harbor
War news scarce after cable cuts. Cervera’s entire fleet reportedly blocked by Merrimac, with shore forts demolished and Marines plus insurgents on the coast. US troops, about 15 000, reinforce shore lines as a young officer views the ships. An Italian man killed near Haskins camp by a falling tree, another hurt, a third seriously injured. Coroner Dr. Watt arrives. semi weekly mail to Fort via North Star established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cevera
Santiago
Haskins
Watt
Fort
North Star
Hon Col Baker Visits Coal Creek With Optimism
Hon Col Baker returned Sunday from Wardner and Coal Creek and spoke to THE HERALD reporter in good health and high spirits. He praised miners and workers, derided Baillie’s confiscation policy, and noted rapid steel laying for the C N P R with a temporary bridge planned at Kootenay. He credited government policy for prosperity and development gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Creek
Col. Baker
Wardner
Herald
Col. Haker
Baillie
Crow's Nest Pass
British Columbia
Baker
Kootenay
Wardner News Briefs Include Accident and Ferry Loss
A. A. McDonald suffered a severe mouth injury when a pipe stem pierced his mouth during a horse handling. The Kalispell road ferry on the Kootenay river near Wardner was swept away last week, blocking travel to Kalispell. John Phillips’ murder case was remanded to assizes after evidence, with bonds posted by Michael Phillips and R. L. T. Galbraith. H. J. Stephens received a Lake Linderman letter from Thomas Crahan about Dawson City travel. The J. D. Barrell remains underwater at the canyon foot, raisable when water recedes. Furniture bargains await at J. J. McInrini, Fort Steele.
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Wardner International
Wth
A. McDonald
Kalispell
Kootenay
Tobacco Plains
John Phillips
Edward Rawlf
Hgan
Armstrong
Phillips
Mining Year Rumors And Rail Projects In Western Canada
BC notes a lively mining year in Slocan and Kaslo region. War Eagle pays dividends while Robson and Penticton railway work starts. Fire escapes required in Rossland lodger buildings. North River trail completed and electric Trail smelter planned. A provincial flood scare passes as Kootenay rains ease.
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Achcroft
Rossland
War Eagle
Kuslo
Kootenay
Slocan
Kettle River
Robson and Penticton
Shaugnessy
Canadian Pacific Railway Co
Kasle
Eewin Banff
Wardner
Golden
North Kootenay
Penticton- Robson
Bridge Creek
Kamloops
North River
Cleveland
Ohio
William Moir
Grizaly
Kaslo
Belle Adam
Victoria
Charles Kincaid
Tizes
West Kootenay
Patrick O'Reilly
Royal Hotel
le Roi
Walker Beatty
Bastile
Samien
Tatla Lake
Lewis G. Elkins
Thomas Garrison
Spokane
Trail
Kootenays
E. A. Cleveland
Cranbrook
Maurice Colbrook
Vancouver
Young Colbrook
Whitewater Deep
Whitewater Station
Kasle Road
Moyis City Notts Show McMahon Visit and Local Outlook
F J McMahon of McMahon Brothers was in Moyie City yesterday en route to Fort Steele to bring out his mother and sister who arrived Saturday from Grand Forks North Dakota. The St Eugene Mining Company builds a bunkhouse for 100 men and plans further improvements in 2001. McMahon says Moyie district is practically solid for Col Baker in election affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. McMahon
McMahon Brothers
McMahon
Fort Steele
North Star
Grand Forks
North Dakota
St. Eugene
Moyie
Col. Baker
Palmer Mountain Copper Vein Hopeful After Crosscut Tunnel
A report from Palmer mountain describes Harry Melton and partners driving a 25 foot crosscut tunnel on the Copper Bell claim to intercept a strong vein of copper and galena in lead and quartz gangue. The camp sits six miles west of town, near a future rail line, with prospects of a larger ore body if current work proves successful. The Hamilton Strother prospector group and others nearby show high grade indications like Parmer Boy and potential tellurium or vanadite ores, drawing many prospectors awaiting results and possible relocation of claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Melton
Hutchison
TH Herald
Melton
Mellon
Parmer
Herald
Palmer Mountain
Hamilton
LkkaLp
New Buildings Rise in South Kootenay District
Builder Kaake advances three new structures including a premier hotel, a two story retail and lodging block for T A Creighton and a Baker street project for L B Vendecar. Also under way are a Little brothers building and a French developer near McMuhin cafe. Plans for Van Tore street stores and a Malcom Melnnes market loom. Court of Appeal set for Fort Steele June 30 1868 under Redistribution Act with L A Hamilton arriving from Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaake
Leretofore
South Kootenay
Tiis Landing
T. A. Creighton
Trail
West Kootenay
Dstieanor
McMuhin
V. Syde Hiker
Cranbrook
Baker
Court of Appeal
Fort Steele Courthoree
Thursdar
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Otich
Hotorlid
South Park
Muulding
Education Office
William T. Kaake
Gold Commissioner
East’ Kootemiiy
Kootemiy
Pf Brodie & Watt
Tezslar
Warmer
Moyle City
St Eugene Missou
Provincial Land Surveyor
Cranbrook Pharmacy
R. K. Beattie
G.L. Hilliard
General Blacksmith
J.D. Farrell
Wil
Kootnay River
Jennings, Montana
Great Northern Railway
Ildrosk
Jennings
Montana
Fort Stresh Mercantilly CO
1. C
International Transportation CO
River Transportation CO
Rosati Miner
Fine Ch
T. G. Shaughnessy
J. J. Susmann
J. KR. Nelson
Montreal
John Crocker
Chicago
W. Whyte
Fort William
R. Kerr
Trafic
D. , Coyle
Winnipeg
R. Marpole
Pacific Division
J.P. Gedd
Mr. Shaughnessy
West
Spokane Falls & Northern
Corbin
Kette River
Northport
J. le McIntire
Thaye
Jas. Baker
Moyie City
Crantroe
Sen
O'Niell
Engineer Garden
Engineer Pratt
Crow's Nest Lake
Chilcot Passa
Moyig
Tim Moriarity
Erin
Antonetti Spaghietti
O'Neill
Pisato
Cervera
Cuba
Movie City
Brekan Limbs -Sims
J. J, McInrini
Moyis City
Noths
Hamilton Brothers
Namiton Brothers
Clover
Leeds
Imperial
Magic Lake
U. i Wine & Co
J. I. McIntmee
Hester Haillie
Naillie
Toronto Mail
Rapire
Ottawa
Vancover World
Kramer
Hamilton Powder Company
Dominion
Denver Ledge
Ife
New Denver
Bailie
Daillie
Billie
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