Mines of the District Show Strong Perry Creek Work
The Perry Creek and Kootenay Mining company plans active mining with offices bunk house and shops ready. John Murphy’s claim near Young’s ground shows a four to twenty foot ledge with new pay chute on Sherwood claim. Pascoe to represent South East Kootenay at Spokane drill contest for a $3,000 prize. strong notes on drill speed and technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Perry Creek
J. Taylor
John Murphy
Mr. Young
Sherwood
Frank Villeneuve
Cranbrook
West Kootenay
J. Murphy
Prospector reports active mining at Chickamon Stone site
The Chickamon Stone site shows ongoing work with a new tunnel begun 100 feet lower on the mountain. The upper tunnel sits at 254 feet, the winze is 33 feet deep, and an up raise will connect under the wrize. Nearby, Frank McMahon plans developing a vast iron ledge south of Moyie with a 70 ounce gold assay.
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Wrize
Frank McMahon
Moyie
Cranbrook Briefs From The North State Survey And CPR News
G H H Richardson led the North State branch surveying party and visited town this week. CPR land sales in August reached about 36 000 acres for roughly 120 66o dollars, ahead of last year. A fast Fort William to Kootenay Landing freight cut the run to 101 hours 10 minutes, aiding local business. William McRory, Crows Nest line head store keeper, plans to move head stores from Macleod to Cranbrook then depart for Manitoba to start his own venture. An intoxicated man named John Laughlin was run over by a coal mine train near Fernie after lying between ties. Drakeman Shepherd found the remains cut in two. Last week a cargo of freight on the CPR, seven teen cars of silk worth 1 750 000, passed through Winnipeg for eastern cities. Oriental traffic on the CPR continues to rise. The Imperial Limited recently set a record between Broadview and Moose Jaw, covering fifty seven miles in fifty minutes. the engine, prize-winner at the world’s fair, was driven by Derrick Moore. Frank Rankin received a letter from Arthur Mansfield, once of the dispatchers office, dated Tagish Yukon. Mansfield is now government inspector on the Tagish to Atlin line and will oversee the Atlin office when complete. He sends regards to Cranbrook friends.
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G. HH. Richardson
North State
C. P.R
Fort William
Kootenay Landing
Crows Nest
William McRory
Macleod
Cranbrook
McRory
Manitoba
John Laughlin
Fernie
O'Kearn
Drakeman Shepherd
CPR
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Imperial Limited
Broadview
Moose Jaw
Derrick Moore
Frank Rankin
Arthur Mansfield
Tagish
Yukon
Mansfield
Atlin
Dstritt
Herald
Moyie
Fort Steele
North Star
Kimberley
Marysville
Coal Creek
Mike
Sand Creek
Wardner
Swansea
Housing Growth Prompts New Builds and Additions
The report notes multiple residents planning or completing home improvements. Engineers, builders, and boarders figure prominently as houses are plastered, enclosed, or extended. Notable projects include Gill, Drummond, and Morris homes, with others like Dorris, Kerrigan, Leitch, and Fink planning additions or new residences on the hill or Baker Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dorris
Baker Street
John Hutchison
N. Hanson
W. S. Keay
James Kerrigan
Engineer Drummond
Morris
A. Leitch, Sr
J. Vink
Mr. Fink
Protests Over Center Point for Government Offices in District
A prominent Moyie owner and others urge moving government offices to a central rail point, Cranbrook, arguing funds flow to Fort Steele and surrounding towns. They call for equitable road and bridge spending across South East Kootenay as Kimberley, Fernie, Moyie and others gain rail access.
Moyie Gets $150 for Street Repairs from Government Agent
J F Armstrong government agent for South East Kootenay paid Moyie an official visit last week and allocated 150 for street work to begin immediately. Armstrong often visits Fernie, where the government earns most revenue in East Kootenay, yet no road or bridge repairs have been made there.
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Fernie
Spokane Exposition Focuses on Mineral Exhibits at Show
At the Spokane industrial exposition the mineral displays receive prime placement. Opening day October 3, visitors enter via Main avenue at the post office corner to see mining camps of the northwest. The mining hall and motioning machinery surround the exhibit area along the boulevard.
Nelson-Bedlington Rail Ends Miner Returns to Nelson
Nelson miner Mr J MacMartin returned to Nelson yesterday from the Nelson Bedlington railway camp. He has completed his contract and track laying will commence, expected to take about six weeks if enough laborers are available. Wages are 2 1 2 a day with board at 4 50 weekly. laborers are in demand for the Nelson Hedlington line.
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Nelson
J. MacMartin
Nelson-Bedlington
MacMartin
Nelson-Hedlington
Moyie board of trade elects officers for coming year
Moyie district notes show J C Drewry as president and J P Farrell, A T Clark, and F J Smyth filling top posts. An executive committee includes Farrell, Clark, and Smyth. Plans cited for electric lighting for Lake Shore mine and possible building and loan agency. Local events include arrests, a shooting accident near Wardner, and mining talks about Cranbrook area growth.
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Moyie Board of Trade
J. C. Drewry
J.P. Farrell
A. T. Clark
F. J. Smyth
Lewis Thomson
A. P. Macdonald
Robert Campbell
Joseph Neiderstadt
Drewry
Messrs. Farrell
Clark
Smyth
J. P. Farrell
Moyie
Lake Shore
Jack Moore
Lake Shore Hotel
Winnipeg
H. W. Barnes
Pearl Kauion
Nelson
Worning
Pearl
Dot
Cranbrook
Walter Turnbull
Barnes
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Canadian Bank of Commerce
Gro. A. Cox
BB R, Walker
Gen. Man
London
the Bank of Scotland
Cranbrook Branch
J. W. H. Smythe
Leadville
East Kootenay
Crows Nest Pass
St. Mary's River District
Great Water Power
Sullivan Concentrator
Kimberly
Charles Estmere
Cranbrook Hotel
Jas. Greer
South East Kootenay
W. F. Tate
Ometal Watch
Sherlock & Bremner
Miss Cardiff
Toronto
C.P.R
Sre
Fort Steele Mercantile Co
Herald Office
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Hanson Avenue
Interst
British Columbia
Prest & Co
G. R. Lease
Cranbrook, British Columbia
T. W. Lease
G. Johnson
Assayet’ Metalurgist
G. L. Hilliard
ST. Marys Prairie
Spokane Rock
Spokane
Pascoe
Sullivan
South East Rootenay
Moyle Mines
Der
Afoyle Lea
St. Eugene
Society Girl
Chas, Farrell
Nelson Tribune
Paul Johnson
Greenwood
Copper Creek
Boundary Creek
Nothh Star Mining Company
Annice
Dalmer Mountain
North Star Mountain
Jennings
W. Robison
Skockum Chuck
Mastodon Group
Mouh
Mastoon Gold and Copper Company
Barnies’ Ranch
North Star Branch
Pel
McVittie & Hutchison
Railroad Notes
Gill
Building Association
Mogie
W.S. Bell
F. K. Silly
Spokane Exposition
Jake Berkman
Rossland
Miss Fowler
Elko
Misa Tilbats
Dennis
M. McCarthy
Charles B. Bishop
Cranston
Bishop
Empire
Blue Grouse
McBean
Kootenays
Leamy
W. 5S. Keay
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