Mining Notes On Bull River District Prospecting Resumes
The article reports prospecting resumes in the Skookumehuck Bull river area with Jack Mean and Prank Donovan revealing iron sulphide ore rich in nickel. Promoters like F G Robertson and metallurgist Lenhan evaluate deposits while Tretheway and Danby survey Front Range prospects. Trails up Wild Horse canyon and to Whitefish progress slowly due to storms and water shortages amid plans to develop mining opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mean
Prank Donovan
Skookumehuck
Attison
Lenhan
St Paul
Minn
Bull River
F. G. Robertson
Mar
Robertson
D. W. Mott Lamber Company
W. J. Tretheway
T. A. Danby
Rocky Mountains
Ball River
Wild Tulorso
Mr. Tretheway
Steven's Institute of Technology
United States
Canada
Boundary District
South East Nootenay
Wild Horse Canyon
St. Marys
Whitefish
Wild Horse
Obituary notes and mining talk in Cranbrook column
The item reflects letters and remarks from Cranbrook readers. It includes praise for local figure Ys and Jim Wardner, mentions mining plans, real estate ads by Cree & Tutchison, a quip about medical beliefs, and favorable Cranbrook weather as South East Kootenay comments. The piece ends with reflections on courtesy and apology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tutchison
Cranbrook
Fim
Cree & Tutchison
Forme
Pree Press
Kootenay
Cree
Crmbrook
South East
Skating Rink Proposal for Grandpook Drives a Rink
Editorial urges forming a stock company to raise funds for a first class skating rink in Cranbrook. It argues talk won t build a rink and emphasizes a business foundation as the only viable path. Public vote would decide the plan with the question shall Grandpook drive a rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Grandpook
Herald Prizes Prize Contest Ends in South East Kootenay
The Herald Prizes contest ends with Edwell winning first prize a set of tights and 20 dollars for 972 votes while Small takes second prize a camera for 72 votes and Paylor third prize five years subscription as 197 votes. District totals show 1880 ballots with Gillis and Swinnarton near the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terdd
South East Kootenay
Edwell
Paylor
The
Herald
Cranbrook Editor Receives Praised Prize Letter
Edward Elwell thanks Cranbrook Herald for a magnificent chinaware prize awarded for the nearest pass to the number of votes cast in Cranbrook and Bernie Electoral Districts. He commends the publication’s fine printing and taste in all publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
B.C
Herald
Bernie
Edward Elwell
Thanks from Cranbrook winner for second prize camera
Mr. Small writes from Cranbrook on October 12 1903 thanking F 18 Simpson editor for sending the second prize camera in the Herald guessing contest. He praises the prize and the Cranbrook Herald for its quality and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranbrook
Simpson
Herald
Cranbrook Herald
Narrow Escape At Gold Property Camp
Frank Byron who owns a gold property on upper Perry Creek recounts a near disaster. While a log wall sheltered the camp Mr Byron warned workers and visitors to duck when logs shifted. A volley of logs rushed down the hill striking the cabin but none were harmed thanks to quick action and a prompt warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Larson
John Carlson
Sheep Creek
West Kootenay
Frank Byron
Perry Creek
Mrs. Southworth
Territories
Mr. Austin
Sawyer
Mr. Byron
Port Simpson Harbor Prospects Amid Far North Survey
Frank McCabe reports from Port Simpson in 1008 that the harbor is deep and sheltered with several mile square anchor areas and potential for a town along the shore. He cites a mild climate, abundant deer, and growing trade as steamers increase, noting a small population, one hotel, Hudson Bay and local stores, with real estate expectations uncertain for years.
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Port Simpson
Boc
Uge
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Skagway
Vancouver
Kish
Hudson Bay
Idina
Buckly
Kootenay
Frank McCabehor
Liberal meeting in Victoria to select leader next week
The elected Liberal members of the provincial house will meet at Victoria next Monday. Dr. King, member elect from Cran Brook, will leave Friday. A leader is expected to be chosen and a partial policy agreed for the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Dr. King
Cranbrook
Heir Born to Marquis Donegal in Blairfaxs Alliance
London reports an heir born on Wednesday to the Marquis Donegal age 0. he married Miss Twin ing of Blairfaxs Nova Scotia aged 22 earlier this year. The Marquis had two prior marriages without issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Donegal
Spokane Cutoff Survey Advances Toward Spokane Boundary
Engineers continue survey work on the Yak to boundary line as part of the new road to Spokane. The route would connect CPR into Spokane and the Great Northern Territory, helping Canadian lines counter Jim Hill incursions. Cranbrook favors the line as terminus enabling direct Cranbrook to Spokane service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Engineers
Yak
Boundary Line
Spokane
G.P.R
Great Northern Territory
Jim Hill
Cranbrook
Killeen Fired as Roads Superintendent in New Government
The Mc Bride government dismissed Mr. Killeen, superintendent of roads trails and bridges for the province. In Cranbrook there is little sympathy for his ousting as officials say he showed little effort in his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBride
Mr. Killeen
Cranbrook
Soull Nanan
Railway Notes and Local Events From Fernie Area
Railway notes report W Somerton at Fort Stoele and others traveling between Cranbrook Lethbridge and Toronto. Hugh Robertson killed in Pornie after being struck by a yard engine. Jaca Jamieson injured severing tip of a finger. Frat Smyth notes St Eugene mine delay. Mogie hopes for spring reopening and renewed prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Robertson
Pornie
Tawar
Bonnell
Frat Smyth
Mogie
St. Eugene
the Herald
American
License Board Hears Two Hotel License Applications
J. D. McBride of Cranbrook and Mr. Whimster of Fernie met in this city on Monday to rule on hotel license requests by L. B. Van Deear and Peever Matheson. Van Deear granted. Matheson postponed until the next regular meeting in December due to Mr. Burn's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McBride
Cranbrook
Mr. Whimster
Fernie
L. B. van Deear
Peever Matheson
van Deear
Matheson
Burn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Toronto
Gro. A. Cox
Pald Uy Capital
Kent
Savings Bank Department
Intercat
Onbon Town
Crambrook
F. C. Malpas
B. KR. Walker
Fort Steele Mercantile Co
East Kootenay
Beale & Elwell
Manitolyy Hotel
Wilson
Obobgghge
Imperial Bank OF Canada Capital
Ontario
T.R. Merritt
D. R. Wilkie
Tetist AuLowen
Europe
F. H. Marsh
WI. F. Tate
Nickle
J.G. Cummings
Clp.r
T. McVittie
David Crittish
Thompson Company
Gold River Power and Mining Company
Jim Wardner
Nelson
Herald’s
Wardner
Mr. Wardner
Bright
J. Swinnarton
Gillis
Morrissey
Mr. Elwell
Elwell
Mr. Small
Frank McCabe
Marquis
Kileen
W. Somerton
Fort Stoele
Mionith
Art Irdine
Lethbridge
Alberta
Mobos
Ton
Drs. Suvi
Farmlina
Que
W.R. Lee
Wo Melnnis
Montreall
Lani
Haissal
Cray
Enrner Jaca Jamieson
Mr. Jamieson
Pincher Creek
Taylor
Jack Taylor
Jack
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