Opera Company Wreck on Hillside En Route to Fort Steele
A portion of the Metropolitan Opera company traveling to Fort Steele was in a collision when the wagon driven by Curly Brown failed on a hillside. Miss Millard and Miss Colby suffered broken ribs and a forehead gash, with other passengers shaken. doctors attended and the injured were taken to the Fort Steele hospital. Meanwhile, local notices report new liquor license commissioners and visiting dignitaries from Nelson welcomed in Cranbrook as a first class town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Opera Company
Fort Steele
Curly
Millard
Miss Colby
A. H. Clements
A. B. Lott
F J. Squires
James Neelands
Nelson
Cranbrook
East Kootenay Mines Report Describes St Eugene Group
The 1898 provincial mineralogist report details the St Eugene group and adjacent mines at Moyie in East Kootenay. development shows solid galena ore in the St Eugene vein with a 45 degree dip east, ore chute projections, and plans for a concentrator and tram to Moyie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong J. Fred Hume
William Fleet Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Carlyle
East Kootenay
Fort Steele
Windermere
Robinson
Fernie
Herald
St. Euge Group
Queen of the Hills
St.Eugene
F. Houghton
BP. Davis
St. Eugene
Moyie
Charles Farrell
St Eugene Concentrator Project Gains Steam In Mogie
James Cronin, manager and part owner, reports the tramway contract let and concentrator and flume work starting soon. Site cleared, lumber suppliers lined up for 300000 feet, with capacity 100 to 150 tons daily and crew of up to 75 on all works. Hauling resumes once snow clears, supplies arriving, and a positive town outlook noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Eugene and Peter
J. Cronin
J. A. Kinch
Lake Front
No. 1
No. 2
Mogie
St. Eugene
James Cronin
Spokane
Ico
North Star Mining Cites Three or Four Men to Work
At the North Star mine officials indicate a select crew of three or four men will be employed. The directive stresses the need for skilled labor and reliability for ongoing operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
North Star Mining
Province to Assist with Pacific Cable Fund
The provincial government subscribes 1 000 000 to ward the Pacific cable cost, placing British Columbia on equal footing with New South Wales Victoria Queensland and New Zealand in this matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
New South Wales
Queensland
New Zealand
Metropolitan Opera Company Brings La Mascot to Crowded Hall
The Metropolitan Opera company arrived Friday from the west and Saturday night presented La Mascot to a full house with receipts over 300 dollars. Despite limited stage space for thirty performers, the company delivered a satisfactory show with Maurice Hageman, Blanch Aldrich, and Will S. Rising praised for their roles and voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Opera Company
la Mascot
Maurice Hageman
Lorenso
Miss Blanch Aldrich
Bettina
Will S. Rising
Pippa
Cranbrook
Fort Steele
Eight Hour Law Applied to Metalliferous Mines
Victoria reports the government will enforce the eight hour day for metalliferous mines starting June 1. The move follows consultations with Kootenay representatives. Support appears mixed among local MPs including Mr. Martin of Rossland in favor and Mr. Green of Slocan and Mr. Kelly of Revelstoke still undecided.
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Victoria
Kootenay
Martin
Rossland
R. Green
Slocan
Kelly
Revels
Navy picks new Asiatic station commander
The Naval Department selects a successor to Admiral Dewey for the Asiatic station. Rear Admiral Watson is detached from Mare Island navy yard and ordered to report to Dewey at Manila when he can be spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Naval Department
Dewey
Asiatic Station
Watson
Mare Island Navy Yard
Manila
Miner Opens Flourishing Cranbrook Hardware Store
A year after venturing to Cranbrook G H Miner, formerly a tinsmith in Manitou, opened a store in May with a sizable stock. He moved to a larger, fine hardware building by N Hanson as trade grew, and later revived family ties by bringing wife home and enlisting his brother C A Miner from Buffalo to aid the business.
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G. H. Miner
Manitou, Man
Chalmer Bros. & Bethune
Winnipeg
Crows Nest Pass
Cranbrook
Miner
W. Hyde Baker
Golden
N. Hanson
Kootenays
Liberal Association meeting in Cranbrook called by Leask hall
Cranbrook Liberal association to hold a general meeting Saturday evening at 9 o clock in Leask hall. All Liberals are invited. Alex Moffat is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook Liberal Association
Leask Hall
Alex Moffat
Sec'y
Early Closing Movement Considered by Local Merchants
Town merchants debate adopting an early closing practice used in British Columbia to let proprietors and clerks enjoy long summer evenings without reducing business. A meeting is expected soon to decide action. Cranbrook residents plan to form a baseball club.
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British Columbia
Bear Hunter Fights Giant Bear Near Elko
Near Elko British Columbia on May 8 Thomas Brown faced a massive 700 pound silver tip bear in a trap. He fought the animal with a rifle then escaped and, joined by Watson civil engineer of the Kootenay railway survey and Enos Campbell, returned to finish the bear with two shots by Campbell and one by Watson.
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Elko
B. C
Thomas Brown
Mr. Brown
Mr. Watson
Kootenay
Enos Campbell
A O U Workmen Lodge Meeting Planned at Leask
A meeting is set for Tuesday night at Leask ball to organize an Ancient Order of United Workmen lodge. Members are urged to attend and those wishing to join are welcome. R H Dunbar of the Liverpool and London store will provide all necessary information.
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Leask Ball
Lodge
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Order
R. H. Dunbar
Liverpool & London
Free Reading Room at McFarlane's Bath and Parlors
The free reading room maintained by W. R. McFarlane offers a quiet hour for reading or writing letters. Latest periodicals and papers are on tables with free stationery and full comforts, located on Hanson Avenue near the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. McFarlane
McFarlane
Hanson Avenue
Bargala List Market Garden and Milk Business For Sale
Auction notice for Bargala listing farm assets including market garden and house lot 260 dollars value milk business described as best in city with cows 30 horses two rigs harness and large stable good will of business offered with cheap easy terms.
Blacksmith Wanted at North Star Mine Fort Steele
Job notice from North Star Mining Co seeks a blacksmith for horse shoeing and tool sharpening. Emphasizes typhoid and mountain fever protection plus $3.00 yearly indemnity and $1500 weekly indemnity for railway or stage accidents. Apply to M. A. Beale, Fort Steele, I. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
North Star Mining Co
M. A. Beale
Fort Steele
I, C
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Hon
Gro
A. Cox
B. E. Walker
Man
London
Bank of Scotland
Cranbrook Branch
J. W. H. Smythe
Eakin
Bank
Laronde Bros
Hill & CO
South East Kootenay
B.C. Clothing House
Maggs & Hughes
Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Hartshorn
Justin
MONEY
Fort Steele Mercantile Co. (Limited
Wardner
PHOTO
Warner Baker Street
Interst
James Greer
B.C
W. F. Tate
Taka
J. A. Beale
McVittie & Hutchison, “Dealers
Cranbrook, B. c
the License Commission
R. Fe, Beattie
A.B. Grace
Ofort Steele
T. W. Lease
East Kootena
Mne
Moyic
Hills
Lake Shore
St. Eugene Concentrator
Messrs. Love, Hoggarth
Usher
Kellogg
St. Ingene
Messrs
Hamilton and
Gagnon
T. A. Creighton
Perry Creek
Higby
VanArsdalen
Sriday
Highy
Province
Pacific Cable
Admiral Dewey
Copper Trust
W. S. Jones
Inland Revenue
Miller
Gill
Vancouver
Jones
Capital
New York
James Sullman
National City Bank
Amalgamated Copper Company
ODD Fellows’ Lodge
Key City
Lott
Messia
Clements
Squires
Neelands
Beattie
N. G
F. E. Simpson
W. G
Fred Hazen
Joseph Mitchell
Cranbrook Hotel
M. McEatchern
Baker Hill
Grant
A. Leitch
Hazen
John Willis & Sons
William Matheson
Durick Avenue
Liberal Association
A. W. Lodge
McViide & Hutchison
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