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Newspaper
Golden Era
Location
Golden, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1894
Page
1
General Merchants in Alexander Block offers a load of the finest groceries for local shoppers. The catalog highlights staple foods, imported goods, and household provisions aimed at sustaining daily needs. Local customers can expect quality products and reliable supplies.
Mrs J F Claxton and daughter from Calgary arrived on No 1. The Kickitg Horse Bridge is repaired and tramway bridge nearing completion. Mrs Mike Catlin expected to resume rounds. Sim Fox Concert Company postponed due to Edmonton accident. Donaldites attended Monday but left disappointed.
David Oppenheimer and R H Alexander filed for a Crown Grant to a mineral location on Copper Creek East Kootenay district known as the Juanita claim. Adverse objections must be sent within 60 days to Donald 6th December 1893 Govt Agent East Kootenay BC.
Golden hosts a musical program featuring The Mocking Bird and Miss Stevenson with encores and a dance to close. An open air meeting in Woodbine was addressed by Mr Scholl with many electors present. A firehall gathering is planned with Col Baker and others to discuss current questions. A man named August Bugram was rescued from Forrest’s well after a fall. A mortgage sale at 5th Avenue sold the Edwards property for $50.
Local notes list visitors to Donald and Golden including Mr. and Mrs. Manuel and Miss Armstrong. The annual school meeting is held today with a trustee election to replace the departing John Gibson. A petition for a public park in Golden gains support, with land near the smelter bridge eyed. Nomination day for East Kootenay Col. saw Col. Baker nominated by government supporters and opponents naming their slate. public meetings announced for Donald Golden Palliser Tield Beaver.
Experimental tests on parcels up to 2401 lbs assessed extraction costs and the percentage of gold and silver recovered by the Cyanide Process. The work targeted efficiency, process parameters, and economic viability for ore processing.
Sunday marks the first of July and Monday will observe Minion Day with stores closed. The post office will run its usual public holiday schedule, opening for one hour to distribute mail with the arrival of trains.
By acclamation the government slate names Messrs Davie and Mutter elected for Cowichan and Messrs Higgins and Pooley elected for Esquimalt.
The Globe summarizes Ontario election results with Lib 49, Con 26, Lib Patrons 10, Con Pat 6, P P A 3, and three districts still unreported. The tally reflects party standings while awaits further results from remaining jurisdictions.
THE HOSPITAL is now open for admission of patients. TICKETS may be had from the undersigned or any committee member. PRICE Ten Dollars per year or Six Dollars per half year. NO EXTRAS except private wards. HARRY CONNACHER.
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