11 Aug 1899
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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
1
A plea promotes a never-wear-out type of hosiery for children featuring double knees and soles with high spliced ankles, marketed as long lasting and suitable for daily wear.
The Semlin Martin caucus in Victoria hints at the resignation of the Attorney General after pressure over a cabinet dismissal. The meeting adjourned secretively with divisions on how the premier should proceed and whether to delay action until the Lieut Governor acts.
The piece discusses alleged government instability and published rumors about the Sanlin Government’s fall. It confirms Henderson’s acceptance as Attorney General and Higgins’s threats over a portfolio. It notes mixed political chatter, regional reactions, and mentions parties in New Westminster, Victoria, and Quebec with brief references to election costs and surplus politics.
Prospectors flock to Canyon Creek where H Estell reports a large quartz ledge near the Porphyry and Iron Hill claims. A. Hageen assays 624 in gold on the find. Spacious placer deposits and proximity to railway spur growth raise hopes of heavy development as six claims are located this week.
Mr Stevens of Waterloo visited Golden to discuss the Certainty Group on Canyon Creek with engineer Mr Haguén and inspect the porphyry and iron hill area. He praised the government mineral collection at Boundary and eyed future operations linked to Grand Forks smelter plans and a 2600 ton daily capacity refinery.
Claims to remove hard or soft calluses and bone spurs with one bottle. Advertises savings of 50 dollars and claims to cure a range of aches including ankles sprains swollen throat and coughs. Sold by OC A Warren and advertised to ladies.
Over 500 spectators witnessed the Windermere racing meet on Batur dey East Kootenay. Morning Star won the open quarter mile dash and Homey Hark took the one mile open, while Grey Eagle led in the quarter mile horses bred in East Kootenay. A large crowd from Golden attended as Port Steele entrants fared well in several events.
J A Whittier and John C Ellis discover two feet of galena and a rich float sample on the Red Line trail. They stake Silver Peak and Silver Pass claims between Red Line and Silver Thread groups. H E Forster and R A Kimpton back a Chilberry ledge showing on Toby Creek headwaters. assayer returns $90 gold from Toby near Dragon on New Golden B C property.
A mother recalls dysentery nearly killing her daughter last summer. She credits Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after trying many treatments. She urges other mothers to know of its effectiveness and end the child’s suffering. Also mentions a Walter L. Main show featuring a trained pony Comadregua and the Pleasure of the ride for children.
A House of Commons debate probes cabinet size with a motion to cut one seat. Conservatives push back amid talk of adding British Columbia representation and the possible appointment of Hewitt Bostock. Ottawa reports hint at near term cabinet changes and Bostock’s potential entry.
At Sandon on Tuesday the Silver Lead Mines Association discussed relief for the British Columbia lead industry. The resolution urged free entry of lead bullion and ore into the United States and urged Canadian commissioners to press for a favorable treaty while proposing free entry for Canadian smelted lead and higher duties on foreign lead. The group also urged adjusting existing bounties under the 1890 act.
An August schedule details multiple trips between Windermere, Horse Creek, golden and Athalmer with numerous drivers including C Thompson, D McDougall, J Henderson, A Allan and W Mitchell-Innes. Routes connect Carbonate, Widdermere, Windermere, Athalmer and Golden on August 4 6 and 8 with several leg transfers and conductor names.
The Conservative party blocks government plans to fix railway station locations via governor general in council. Opposition, led by Hagart and Blair, vows obstruction. clauses are dropped and the bill passes. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised as a popular cure by Anderson Bros. wholesales in Victoria and Vancouver.
Auction style notice requests buyers to contact B A Haggen Guiden for purchase of milk cows. Local source item seeks livestock, offering prompt arrangements and direct inquiry.
The Golden Mining Division drains the Columbia River and Thief Creek above Moberly between Golden and Donald. The author entered September 12 but could not survey due to fresh snow and high elevation conditions, leaving only low elevation work and 64 claims. Golden town features government offices, the Mining Recording office, and a notable mineral collection by Mr Lang. plans for an illustration were foiled by a negative mishap.
The report records Crown and other claims on the Spillimachene and Jubilee Mountains at the Columbia Spillimachene junction. A Crown grant of 1,500 by 800 owned by Sheriff Redgrave is on Spillimathene Mountain with a 50 foot tunnel and galena fragments but no evident valuable mineral. Divine services will be held in the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7:80 p.m.
George and H. B. Alexander of Golden Smelteran Townsite Co spent three days in Golden surveying interests. They cite mineral discoveries nearby and Windemere district activity as signs of a coming prosperity. They plan to market the Jota townsite on liberal terms to attract investors.
The document records Dragon Mineral Claim and several related claims in Windermere Mining Division. It notes locations along Dinko Creek, a tributary of Horse-thief Creek, and references claims named Venus New Chum Old Chum Pretty Girl Minnehaha Beauty Claim. It states an action or proceedings date and lists authorities and parties involved.
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