Old Dewdney Trail Chronicle Recounted By Ex Governor
Ex Governor George Dewdney recalls building a British soil trail to the coast during the rush to the new Hidorado mines. He details routes from Fort Hope through Osoyoos Lake to Christina Lake and Kootenay regions, the work of Royal engineers, and the involvement of local miners and traders. The 500 mile pack route finally opened with a total colony cost of 74 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidorado
Lewistown
Idaho
Fort Colville
Wash
Hudson Bay
Froderick Seymore
Fort Hope
Royal Engineers
George Mither
Royal City
Ivy
Hope Mountains
Kameeen
J. F Allison
Atvatgeil
Richter’s Pass
Osoyoos Lake
Judge Hignes
Eholt
Nowaday
Kettle River
Rock Creek
Boundary Creek
Kete
Airaw Lakes
Columbia
Grand Forks
Kittle
Christina Lake
Norway Mountain
Sheep Creek
Golden City
Rossland
Columbia River
Christina Jake
Ouce
Wiliam Mernie
Fatious Crows Nest Court
Teniher
Sey Pivea Fontithe
Uritish
Columbia Wins Cup Race In Closest Americas Series
The Columbia, defending the cup, finishes two seconds ahead of Shamrock II after a tight race noted for wind instability. Lipton’s Shamrock II concedes, while Sir Thomas Lipton honors the event as the oldest foreign challenger. Also mentions an upcoming lodge meeting and the death of Clark Wallace M. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia
Anchorage
Por
Trish Knight
Thomas Liger
Thomas Lipton
Sir Thomas
Mining and prospecting on St. Marys district riches
Fred Haven and partners push mining work from upper St. Marys to Marysville and Wapous, hauling supplies for a winter campaign. The Great Dane group reports a strong ore showing with copper and galena, plus townsite plans tied to the mine. Nelson Tribune and local figures describe numerous claims, drills, and promising leads across the St. Marys area, with future capital interest expected amid active surveying and prospecting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Haven
St. Marys
Marysville
Wapou
Mr. Meacham
Raven
Iuy
Iran
Stadt
Sam
Bob Dewar
St. Drewry
Mirys
Viett
Mr. Drewry
Great Dane
Nelson Tribune
Charles McKay
Nelson
St. Misys
Kaiser Group
Daing
Wittebishek
Maryeville
Elaitis
Mckay
Fors Leas
Hemistriel Iin
Faller
Palier
Hvanga
Tivangaline
Hal Murphy
Kiskonuuk
Fesus
Kitehwoer
Tod
Boulder Creek
Willian Moor
Imperial Development
Palena
Kitchener
Cha Ss Diamond
Robert Johnstus
May
C. A. JH
Smelter Grounds Drive and Brick Work Begun
Spokane news notes a smelter site drive and brick work ongoing near Mary 1 The Towne area. Workers from Early Bros and P P Hogan announce a delivery schedule from Slater's sawmill, with plans to use new brick machines and modern methods. the drive also hints at a community event and ongoing fundraising efforts by local clubs and business partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.P. Hogan
Sean Austin
Syay Kinzie
Spokane
Cop
Petti Ie Ase Unter
Mary
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The
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Gio. A. Cox
B.it
Watkin, Gen
London
Bank of Scotland
Cranbrook
Hubert Haines
Uilpin’s For Furniture
Gi. H Gilpin
East Kootenay
Fort Steele Mercantile Co
J.P. Pink
Sadia
G. H. Miner
Spokesman-Review
George Dewdney
Herald
Westerns
Dewdney
Fort Sheppard
Hardesty
Great Lakes
Pend d’Oreille
Salmon
Sootenay Like
Goatriver
Tere T
Columbian
Kootenay River
Kootenay Duke
Wilot Bay
Chicamoon
Money Mountain
Jinan
Antares
Dick Fry
Mond d'Oreille
Fry
Hail Boys
Hall Mine
Goat River
Macgie Lake
St Josephs Prairie
Sam Steele
South Africa
North West Mounted Police
Ty Aveigilance Committee
Odd Bellows
Matt Rockendorf, N. G
Clark Wallace
Clark Wallace, M
Canada
HINES
Oka
Dane Group
Upper St. Marys Properties
Reat Dane Croup
Fuller Group
Mtg
Nueo Iunel Uw
Wiven
Nien
Frank Collett
Blairmore
Alta
Messrs
A.W McVittie
Leitch Brothers
British Columbia
Alberta
Reid
Moyie
Revelstoke Herald
Senator Clark
Montan Clark
Lardeau
Mr. Frank
I Thoumias Cruse
Helena
S. W. Gebo
Ant West
Dr. Green
Mr. Drummond
St. Maarys
St. Marys de Wendem
Jane Mise
Green
Smiouil
South East Kootenay
South Kootenay
New Baptist Church
Meliwen
Fortune
Vowerty
Holford
Walt
Key
FW. Annache
Smelter
Early Bros
Gree
Slater
Winnipex
Lounsbury
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