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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1898
Page
4
Local and general items report cigars and a new shop opening at Starforth and Blighs Starforth and Blighs also advertise cigars and cigarettes. Officials discuss church services in Golden and Donald. rail freight reductions and a relief expedition rumor are noted. The column covers licenses, school enrollments, local travel, and civic notices with names like Golden, Wardner, Mon treal, and Kootenay House.
A letter argues for an overland route to Klondike via the Yukon highlighting Canada’s settlement potential. It claims fertile valleys, cattle transport, and a railroad as keys, urging government support, guides, and wholesale supplies to prevent emigration issues. It notes Moodie Golden school complaints referred for inquiry.
The Bryan and Lee competition opened Friday at the Golden rink with exciting play and growing interest. Results include Rae beating McNeish 4 to 1, Henderson-Parson 21 to 14, and several more matches through Monday with Rae, Parson, McNeish, and Houston posting wins. Rae won theoxilvie gold button, Parson silver, Brock bronze. Navigation Co.'s trophy begins Monday.
A patient from Suriis Ky reports relief from chronic back and hip pain after using Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The notice notes the product’s claimed rheumatism cure and lists Langley and Co as wholesale agents in Victoria and Vancouver. It also mentions local illness and railway shop disruptions at Donald with engine shortages and potential divisional point shifts discussed in Winnipeg.
Offers include multiple groups of quartz gold claims in East ponte Assays report gold values up to 3700 with per ton returns around 200 gold. Several groups in Selkirks and Yukon near Dawson City present developed claims with copper content and smelter tested copper assays up to 24 percent. Many properties tout cheap development and strong locations with high mineral potential and varied ownership interests.
An elderly ranch owner Smyth was attacked while sleigh riding as three men forced him to carry them. He died two days after severe injuries including gouged eye and mutilation. Police arrested two suspects named Wardner and International.
A four year old child of Mr Daniels suffered severe burns to the chest and face when a toy lantern set his clothes ablaze. Dr Procter attended but feared the boy might not recover. Meanwhile infant son of Mr John Simmonis burned his hand on a stove door and blood poisoning threatened the hand.
Those seeking mineral section information of East Kootenay may address inquiries to the Era editor free of charge.
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