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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
1
The bank reports authorized capital of 2,600,000 with paired capital totaling 2,303,325 and best available figure 1,555,600. Details indicate revised financial positions and capitalization levels for the institution.
The annual vestry meeting of St Pauls Church Golden convened in the schoolroom at 8 o clock with Vicar Ray H B Turner presiding. Minutes were read and the Vicar reported parish affairs improving with increased membership and permanent weekly services. Officers were elected and praised for church work. notes from Donald and Revelstoke visitors followed with local appointments and postmaster change.
The County Court met in Golden on Thursday afternoon the 24th with Judge Morin presiding. Docket items include several claims and adjournments such as Maxwell & Sons versus Wmn Sutherland for 199.84, Hart versus Silver Thread Mining for 4842.86, and multiple adjourned cases with O’Brien leading for plaintiffs. Several judgments for plaintiffs and settlements appear, along with one marriage-like naturalization order and administration petition, and the court adjourned to meet June 24.
From our Own Correspondent the Field concert and ball at the P R Hotel in Field Wednesday night drew a sizable crowd. Delays due to train issues shifted the program but the night featured Prof Allaide’s Orchestra, a varied entertainment lineup, supper, dancing, and a final chorus of God Save the Queen and Auld Lang Syne. The evening closed after 4 30 with enthusiastic turnout despite traffic department disruptions.
A freight engine led derailed after striking a rock slide eight miles west of here on Thursday morning. Engineer Robert Sones was killed instantly Fireman McDonald injured but not seriously. Sones was a steady worker and his death shocked many friends.
Premier Martin leaves Vancouver for a province wide tour to inform voters on his plans. He is joined by a stenographer and is expected to campaign on party lines with Sir Withers Tupper backing Conservative candidates and the Cotton party still lingering. Local elections in North East Rothenay loom as W C Wells and Captain Armstrong may run, with meetings called for soon to present platforms.
Committees of the Curling Club organized the Columbia Ball with top effort. The event taxed the hall to its utmost, the floor was in excellent condition, music was perfect, and the supper met high expectations. The club likely adds a sizable reserve from the ball.
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