East Kootenay News Roundup From The Ledger Highlights Local Happenings
R W Wool departs for Portland and Conseitlos as Father Lepine moves to Macleod Indian Reserve and Father DeWilile arrives from Louisiana. Local residents note Fernie’s rapid growth with new homes and grading while Tuttle battles typhoid and malaria. Morrissey sawmill runs steady, fires threaten camps, and pole exports to Indian Head and Frank proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Lepine
Blairmore
Macleod
Father DeWilile
Louisiana
San Elects Honorary Vice Presidents and Officers
The organization elected J S T Alexander as vice president and named G G Mollatt J P Carrick W A Bleasdell to an executive committee with authority to set rules and fees. All fines go to the association’s general fund. A provincial report claimed Stoney mountain Indians invaded the Flathead seeking gain. Officers and patrols investigated a Coast Valley Company route to the Flathead with delays, tracing tracks along Crows Nest and Midhead areas, but found no signs beyond tracks likely made by prospectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. ‘T. Alexander
Messrs
G. G. Mollatt
J. P. ‘Carrick
W. A. Bleasdell
Stoney Mountain
Wallowie
Wiens Jotses
Koolenay
Ledge Pole Eveak
Moitisoey
Moyie notes and local chatter from the Leader
The page reports on people moving through Moyie including Jo Atwoerk and Miss Atwood, school action in Spokane, and government officials on official business. It mentions a possible ownership change for Moyie Lumber, nearby forest fires, a deer killing case, and a summary of Indian affairs and local policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Leader
Jo Atwoerk
Miss Atwood
Crosby
Lisefore
Martell Block
Jd. Armstrong
J. He. McMullin
Moyie
A. P. Macdonald
Charlottetown
Washington, D.1
Moyie Lumber Company
Windermere notes on local and regional deeds and people
Reports from Windermere recount Wells leaving to attend the Dominion exhibition and future business plans, Morland’s eye injury and quick recovery, Brown and Bott advancing a new trail from the Columbia River toward Lead Queen mine, and Officer Cameron finding two deer with the Indians who started the Toby creek fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Columbia River
Salmon River
No. 3
Lead Queen
Wm. Bott
Auling
Cameron
Toby Creek
Blairmore adds building on Victoria avenue and street lights
In Blairmore a large addition is built on Victoria avenue near Dr. Ohigan's residence CLR. Smitheringale, ex Frank Paper, sold interests to Mark Drumm and left for Slocan City. Electric poles placed and wires to light the town by month end. Mark Drumm, Frank Paper editor, was injured by shattered glass from a window blow during a gust, needing stitches.
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Tide
Victoria Avenue
Dr. O'Higan
CLR
Smitheringale
The
Frank Paper
Mark Drumin
Fiamier
Slocan City
Mark Drumm
Othe
Mark
Malcolmson
Cranbrook residents visit Sanitarium and fire hall news
Frank J. A. Melver of Cranbrook takes the baths at the Sanitarium. Smith Bros. win the contract to build the new fire hall and will begin work soon. Jules Harel proprietor of the Morrissey hotel now staying at the Sanitarium with Mrs. Harel. Percy Quinn, hockey and lacrosse star and former Montreal Shamrocks player, visits Frank. Quinn is now Winnipeg club president. Alberta rumors prompt bold commentary on national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Melver
Cranbrook
Smith Bros
Jules Harel
Morrissey
Premier McBride to be honored with Doctor of Laws
Local tidbits note Premier McBride's forthcoming Doctor of Laws honor amid provincial talk of law and policy. The Cranbrook sermon theme declares vision, while Golden area reports cover mine development, theft case, bank leadership move, and O D Hoar’s Yoho valley appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinbrook
Gouu
Korin
Eaton
Tim
F. H. Marsh
Imperial Bank
Cobalt
Ontario
O. D. Hoar
Douglas
National Park
Hoar
Yoho Valley
Mr. Hoar
O. D
Timber Notice for Special License in South East Kootenay
The King Lumber Mills Ltd seeks a Special License from The Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works Victoria thirty days after the date to cut and carry timber on 640 acres in South East Kootenay B G. The described parcel runs 80 chains each cardinal direction from a post ½ mile north of Jet 7318. Dated August 19 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
Victoria
Kootenay
B. G
King Lumber Mills, Ltd
Horse Prince Offers Sound Work and Hire Limousines
The ad asks how the horse will stand a hard day's work and promises fit battle-ready animals. It touts horses for pleasure or work and highlights an elegant outfit of landaus coaches coupes runabouts for hire at low prices.
Nelson Entwiste Boots and Shoes Ad at Hanson Avenue
A vintage advertisement offers boot and shoe repair by Nelson Entwiste at 4 Store Hanson Avenue opposite McArthur's Second-Han. The craftsman promises large experience in England and Canada and urges customers with worn or old shoes to bring them in for neat and prompt repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson Avenue
McArthur
England
Canada
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News OF the
East Kootenay
Bas. Permie
the Ledger
R. W. Wool
Portland
Conseitlos
J. Telford
C. P. Ro
Bani
Sandstien
Machel
Hoss Bros
Tie Beticienih
Willou Sya
Herb Fallerton
Berrie
T. Muntus
Elkmouth Bay
Mr. Wrank W. Woothingting
Elko
Margate
Mabel Polthutter
Fernie
Gareth Ollienat
Ty Réstienue
Fernie Ds
WW. Willle
Tuttle
Kersus
Free Press
J. 2
Potlock
J. WH. Stevenson
PLA
A. P. Jones
Rev. A. Dunneis
Presbyterian Church
Kelowna
Wios Oliiteh
Mie
Dunn
Bik Liunder
Hosinic
Peurson Agi Jewell
Uw Houndary
Crook
Ioul Tin
Statson
Worth
Riverside
Wash
McRae
Indian Head
Frank
Birnie
San
MOY
Mis GA
King
Changettor
Spokane
Iss Nettle
W. J. Abehlison
Cran Oak
Joseph Neidertadt
Johston
Nelson
Isaac
Louie
Moses
Lauie
EB. J. Scovil
P. M
Louie Storigan
Galbraith
Fort Steele
Mr. Galbraith
Saac
Windermere
Wells
Morland
Alberta
Golden News
McBride
British Columbia
Hev
Westman
Kootenay Central
Golden
Seoruisy
Rk. Johnson
Marysville
St. Marys Valley
Herald
Tel
Wee
Royal Hotel
A. Mellor General Merchant
Mr. Mellor
Diddy
E. Sprouse
Marysville Drug Co
Falls View Hotel
Chenette «& Neal
Marysville, B. G
Royal Household
Royal Household Mills
Ogilvie's
Qwery
B. C
R. T. Lowery
Iriel
Cline
Watts Building
Tisdale
Headquarters For Choice
G. B
Secur
South Cranbrook
John Hutchison
P.O. Box
the Handley Livery Stables
Nelson Entwiste
Boot and Shoe Maker
Ares Coronia
L. B. Vandelar
Prop
McSweyn
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