Golden Promises of North East Kootenay Growth
Golden emerges as government head-quarters for North East Kootenay and a key river port linking vast mineral districts. Copper, gold, and timber prospects attract capitalists, with Golden poised as a major railway and outfitting hub guiding development across the region. A contrasting note highlights Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder claims and a railway committee victory affecting subsidies and station locations.
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Golden
North East Kootenay
Columbia River Lumber Company
Great Western Valley
Rocky Mountains
Alaska
Worth the Living South American Nergine cures Buckville case
Annie Patterson of Buckville Nebraska suffered a severe La Grippe attack leaving a stomach tremble. After using six bottles of South American Nergine she reports being absolutely cured and calls it the most attractive remedy for stomach trouble. Sold by C A Warren. The government cleared a canyon of the Kootenay River by blasting a rock with 700 pounds of powder, easing navigation for Jennings boats as current shifted to the east.
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Annie Patterson
Buckville
Ives
United States
Kootenay River
Jennings
Fiery Skin Cure Promised by Dr Agnew’s Ointment
An old advertisement proclaims Dr Agnew’s Ointment will soothe fiery skin and itching. It touts rapid relief and claims to cure piles, promising comfort and a cooler, healthier skin condition for users.
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Dr. Agnew
Busy Season Ahead for Columbia River Lumber in Golden
F W Jones as secretary treasurer drives reforms at Columbia River Lumber Company. Beaver Golden and Kualt mills to exceed peers in British Columbia with Golden mill remodel and new Hamilton plant gear. 60,000 feet daily capacity, powered by two 150 hp boilers and two engines. Key staff include Pearce, Moore, Wood, Carroll, Lin, Rabin, and Linson. Company supports 200 workers in Golden district and anticipates strong season.
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Columbia River Lumber Company
F. W. Jones
C.P.R
Winnipeg
Beaver
Golden
Kualt
British Columbia
Hamilton Manufacturing Co
Peterborough
J. Moore
Pearce
J. Wood
China
H. W. Harrison
M. Carlin
C. W. Ba' Bar
Ei. Pearce
J. R. MacIntosh
G. Robbins
Ranching in the Columbia Valley shipment highlights stud herd
Last week J. L. McKay, manager for the Company's ranch, received a consignment of stock. The package included fourteen thoroughbred bulls, mainly shorthorns, two teams of horses including a fluent Clydesdale pair, a two year old stallion, and Plymouth Rock fowls, all aimed at building a first class farm.
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J. L. McKay
Gay
British Columbia
Plymouth Rock
Concert in aid of St. Pauls Church Golden
A large audience enjoyed a two hour program at Columbia Hall featuring piano vocal and choral items by Miss Devlin Mrs Robbins Mr Munro and Mr Plowright plus the comedy Six Cups of Chocolate. The performance praised for delicacy of touch and expressive singing concluded with encores and a strong verdict for Golden’s musical talent.
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St. Paul’s Church
Golden
Columbia Hall
Chopin
S Sullivan
Plowrigt
Mun
R. Plowrig
Mascagui
Robbin
Adeline von Lindau
Dorothy Green
Marion Lee
Parson
Hester Beacon
Mendelssohn
Gounod
Mr. Plowright
Jack
Sullivan
Taylor
Mra Bacon
Thanks to Devlins for earnings of St Pauls Church entertainment
The vicar and churchwardens of St Pauls Church Golden thank Mrs Devlin and Miss Devlin and all who assisted at last Monday nights entertainment. The proceeds for the church amounted to 71.50 and were increased to 75 by a generous friend. They praise the fine conduct of the programme and the careful rehearsal behind it.
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St. Paul's Church, Golden
Competition at H J Starforths store for stamps guess
A school age competition offers every child who spends 10 cents or more a chance to guess the number of stamps in a bus in the window. The correct guesser wins a $1 value stick of taffy. Each guess must use a single cipher zero. The competition runs from Monday morning until the Queen's Birthday 61 o'clock in the evening.
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H. J. Starforth
Golden prospects from Tete Jaune cache quartz field
Reported arrival of Fred Holliday Morin and Longtin from Tete Jaune Cache after winter prospecting Swift Current Creek. They describe excellent gold in 5 to 30 cent pan yields, 600 feet of ground staked, rich bedrock exposure, and a broad quartz mining potential across Baptiste Creek and Quartz Creek with 10 to 15 cent pan color.
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Arnout Prematine
Fred Holliday
F. Morin
J. Longtin
Golden
Tete Jaune Cavhe
Swift Current Creek
Mr. Price
Gulden
Price
Evan
Tete Jaune Cache
Rtg
Allock
Noble
Barry
Hpton
Mitchell-Innes
Dainard
Canaon Creek
Wood River
Donald
Archdeacon McKay
Messrs
Holliday
Morin
Longtin
Tete Jaune
Teta Jiune Cacho
Baptiste Creek
Swift Current
Quartz Creek
Golden Board of Trade Meeting Notes and Actions
Council reviewed 890 refund from CPR for fire engine freight and thanked the company. The board thanked W C Wells MP for Victoria visit outcomes and urged action on road to boat landing before high water. They noted dyke damage north of Kickinghorse bridge and planned government contact. Endorsed Grand Forks Board of Trade railway competition stance and called a general meeting when warranted. They pursued telegraph line to connect Golden and Windermere. The Galley Slave at Columbia Hall May 22.
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H. G. Parson
J. G. Allock
W. McNeish
M. Dainard
C. H. Parson
C. A. Warren
E. A. Haggen
C.P.R
W.C. Wells
M.P.P
Victoria
Welsh
Grand Forks Board of Trade
Railway
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Christie’s Biscuits
Slater
General Merchant
Alexander Block
Upper Columbia
Navigation & Tramway Co
Athalmere & Windermere
Windermere
Warren's
Agnew
Lygonio
Vr. Agnew
Ottawa
Hewsitt Bostock
Canadian Pacific Railway
Moyie
Blair
South Aimericas WN Rvie
the Bittner CO
Columbia River Lumber
Golden Mill
Prospect
Columbia Valley
Golden Party
Golden Board OF Trade
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