Local News Briefs From Moyie And Fernie District
Notes on residents relocating to Spokane and Fernie, a Moyie wedding and upcoming St Patrick's Day event in Bugle hall, plus Salvation Army growth and parades. Also mentions Bank of Commerce staff changes and local school staff movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick McDonald
Gobifivlis
Nevada
Wes. Routh
Vinrbrook
St. Eugene
Ah Chkatrook
Brady
Malan
Ryag
Moyie
Miss Nichelsei
Uw Pulite
Shit Willmiisen
Montreal
Bugle Hall
Mate Li
Dol Daddy
Pod
Biter
Job Cane
AJ W McDonall
Mod Banter
Vo McMalion
JC. Murphy
Eureka
May
Bank of Commerce
Holt
Fernie
Salvation Army
Bernie district gains government funds for new building
A Fernie delegation met government ministers to press for Appropriations for the Bernie district. The government granted 4000 for this year and 10000 for next year toward a new Bernie building, with plans for a substantial 20 to 25 thousand dollar structure and site decisions yet to be finalized.
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Bleasdel
Bonnell
Garly
Mio Ross
Ne Tinie
Honi Cieen
Deerme
West
Wien
Wiehi
Bernie
Metpba
Bere
Kern
Ross
Fintheaderl
Hil & Government Survey Wits
Fernie
James Mcklroy
J Condon
Miss Gordon
Tewiy
Ity
Local notes from Coal Creek and city business
Thomas Keith of Coal Creek reported smooth progress at the mites with more workers returning daily. He was in the city on official business last Friday seeking tenders for planned changes to government buildings. J A Broley trained in the woods and returned to the trees after a Sunday with his family. MiG Talt is the new manager.
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C. Py Iy
Lyons
Jones
Coal Creek
Armstrong
Fernie
The
Fernie Ledger
Thomas Keith
J. A. Broley
Frank Paper Reports Progress On Slide Road And Local Sports
Pearson and Jewell push the slide road with blasting heard at the east camp. A lacrosse meeting is set for Monday at the Imperial hotel to organize a season. Mark Drumm is ill with sciatica. the Frank Paper notes this with extra care. Real estate firm summarizes a Pratt block sale to Samuel Summers and plans for J H Bricker mercantile and a Mill store. KR Steeves pays for post dance comfort at the Imperial while Corporal Kimbry faces a magistrate.
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Frank
Pearson and Jewell
Imperial Hotel
Mark Drumm
Siatica
Athan Summerta
Pratt Block
J. H. Bricker
KR. Steeves
The
Imperial
Pats
Kimbry
Windermere Mining Road Funds and Local Developments
The legislature allocates 2000 to open a new road toward Hurst's ranch aiding Windermere area. Labor teams haul Osler lumber to Horse Thief Creek to establish camp at the 18 mile post. Mrs. Gerwood arrives at Windermere to join husband operating the Swan sta mine. Windfield returns to Wilmer to focus on ranch improvements.
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Hurst
Osler
Wilmer
Horse Thief Creek
Colman Legal Trials Highlight Liquor Cases And Coal Output
Trials in Coleman feature Albert Mutz charged with liquor violations and Mable Burns as a key witness, with convictions and appeals noted. Mine Inspector Frank B. Smith reports Alberta coal mines rising from thirty to about 125 under government inspection as output nears one million tons.
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R. Steeves
Macleod
Archie McLeod
Pincher
Bungaloo
Harry Howard
A. G. Treille
Coleman
Pacific Hotel
Albert Mutz
Coleman Hotel
Inspector Camies
Justice Disney
Mutz
C. F. Harris
T. B. Martin
Frank
Kimbry
Harris and
Martin
Piper
Mable Burns
Red Light District
Canada
Frank B. Smith
Pass
Lille
Bellevue
Alberta
Reveries on Happiness and Mothers in Roosevelt Era
A fragmentary essay laments misplaced pride in happiness and domestic life, musing on motherhood and self improvement. It critiques sensational coverage of Miss Aline Roosevelt and argues American values honor ordinary dignity over royal titles, while noting public appetite for aristocratic spectacle.
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Roosevelt
Aline Roosevelt
Aline
Motherless girls plea for sympathy and guidance
A motherless writer urges Christian mothers to offer sympathy and guidance to motherless girls. She argues society harsher on them and stresses the lasting value of a kind word and shared compassion to shield their fragile hearts.
First Smelter Erected in BC Pioneer Prospector
The article notes the 1883 Spillimachene Jubilee smelter as British Columbia’s first and a monument to John McRae, a pioneer prospector of Kootenay. Government workers dismantled the old site last week for bridge piers, proving the craft and history tied to early mining in the region.
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Mast Kootenay
British Columbia
Mies
Golden
Columbia River
John McRae
Spillmachene River
Columbia
Spillimachene
Jubilee Mountains
Kootenay
Mail-Heralit
Alexander's Funeral in Medicine Hat for Railway Tragedy Victim
The funeral for James Alexander aged 24 from St. John's Presbyterian church followed a fatal CPR wreck near Sirdar British Columbia. He and a fellow village comrade who died in Brandon previously were rail workers with little travel experience in Canada. St. Andrew's club organized arrangements as he had no relatives in the country. Rev J W Morrow conducted the service with pallbearers from the club.
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Medicine Hat News
St. John’s Presbyterian Church of
Tice
James Alexander
Duck Creek
Sirdar
British Columbia
St. Andrew's Club
J. W. Morrow
Sinclair Co
America
Rumor of Hayward Alive Sparks Edmonton Recollection
Calgary Herald repeats gossip that Hayward, linked to hunter Charles King’s causing King’s hanging near Edmonton last summer, may be alive in northern wilds. Report cites circumstantial evidence and past protestations of innocence, noting earlier King trials and burned body fragments.
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Calgary Herald
Hayward
Charles King
Edmonton
Wilds
King
Killed at Lundbreck In a Rock Cave Inquest Finds Accident
Edwin Nixon was killed by a cave in at a Lundbreck gravel face on Wednesday morning. Coroner Gould held an inquest on Thursday and ruled death accidental. Nixon’s body was brought to Pincher Creek on Friday and a funeral held at Block on Saturday conducted by Rev. McIntyre. Members of Nixon’s crew and friends attended, including Hoggarth and Ferguson of Cranbrooks. Nixon, a native of Greenock Scotland, had been in Canada two years.
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Lundbreck
Edwin Nixon
Gould
Thursit
Pincher Creek
Block
McIntyre
Messrs. Hoggarth and
Ferguson
Cranbrooks
Greenock
Scotland
Rocky Mountain Echo
Notel Changes Hands Hotel Transfer in Alberta District
The new Alberta hotel Cowley opened by Fred Bridget of Cowley has been transferred to Olmstead and Flood of Pincher Creek. Both are veteran hotel men with strong local reputations and are expected to attract much public patronage.
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Alberta
Cowley
Fred Bridget
Messrs. Olmstead & Flood
Pincher Creek
Rocky Mountain Echo
Nelson Girl Killed in Kitchen Range Explosion
Marie Stephenson, eldest daughter of Frederick Stephenson, was killed in Nelson British Columbia after a stove explosion. A frozen water pipe caused steam to build up and the blast hurled the girl across the room, with iron fragments striking her. The kitchen flooded and the stove front was blown out.
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Nelson
B. C
Marie
Frederick Stephenson
Woman Sends Telegram About Banner For NY Hotel
A woman rushed a telegram can to a telegraph operator after learning her husband had gone to New York to post a banner for a Sunday school but forgot to give inscription and size. She sent a message to inform him eight feet long and no feet wide. The husband remains in the city and rumors say he will not return.
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New York
Thomwad
Frank
Savoy Hotel
New York City
Withdrawal from Cranbrook Sash & Co partnership
Allan S Nicholson withdraws from the Cranbrook Sash & Co partnership with Albert Slater Henry A Meewan John S Spence and William Slater. The remaining partners will carry on the business collect debts due and pay liabilities. Dated Cranbrook BC March 1 106 Witness C Darling Aledt
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Allan S. Nicholson
Cranbrook Sash & Coc. Company
Albert Slater
Henry A. Meewan
John S. Spence
William ©. Slater
Cranbrook
B.C
Timber License Notice for Lands in East Kootenay District
Notice to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works in Victoria for a special license to cut and carry away timber. Lands described begin at the southeast corner of lot 6168 in East Kootenay, outlining a 80 chain by 80 chain square. Dated March 5, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
East Kootenay
George Geary
George Gray
Victoria
East Kootenay District
Sect Lumber Co. Limited
Parcel 2 Timber Lot Description and Permitting Plans
Parcel 2 outlines intention to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to cut and remove timber from lands described as Commencing at the southwest corner of Robinson McKenzies Lumber Co Limited timber limit south east of lot 6168 group 1 East Kootenay district with a 80 chain square boundary. Dated March 5 1906.
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Lams and Works
Victoria
Robinson-McKenzie’s Lumber Co.'s Limited
East Kootenay
Oh Set Me Rune Lumber Co
Lim
A Tuneful Lay
An Alberta teacher tests arithmetic by asking about laying eggs and cogs on a desk. A student at the foot mocks the lesson, challenging the teacher to prove the count.
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Alberta
Sammy
Sam
A Beautiful Sight on Street Reveals Sutherland Sisters
A couple walking today saw a woman in a window combing long hair. A bystander explained it was one of the Seven Sutherland Sisters, described as a beauty display in progress.
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Sutherland Sisters
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