British Columbia Copper plans reorganization under $5 million
Hayden Stone underwrites $1,000,000 convertible bonds as BC Copper reorganizes into a $5,000,000 company. About 1,100,000 new shares issued with 600,000 for share exchanges, 200,000 in treasury for bond conversion, and 200,000 reserved for future acquisitions. The firm, capitalized at $3,000,000, reports prior profits but years of expansion losses. New plant sites include a power site on Whipnaw Creek and a concentrator at Boundary Falls to process ore from Lone Star and Eureka holdings near Nelway and Wellington camps.
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New York
Hayden & Stout
Baton
British Columbia’ Copper Company
Pres 20Th
Washington
British Columbia
Hayden, Stone & Co
British Columbia Copper Company
Colum
Jelieeen
Capperountain
Voigt Eamip
Qolumbia
Vis
Minidlass
Greenwood
B. C
Princeton
Lone Star and Washington Group
Boundary
Lone Star
Dominion Copper Company
Boundary Falls
Eureka Group
Nelwa
B.C
Wellington
Wolfram and Miss Lina Riese Wed in Republic
Carl Wolfram of Grandorks and Miss Lina Riese of Strongs Prairie Wis were quietly married in Republic on Tuesday February 10. Wolfram, an old-time Forks laborer, previously worked in Granby machine shop and now runs his own business. They plan to live in this city and friends wish them happiness and prosperity.
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Carl Wolfram
Grandorks
Lina Riese
Strongs Prairie
Wis
A. Pocock
Republic
Mr. Wolfram
Forks
Granby Ameller
City Council Urges Government Help for North Fork Bridge
The regular bi weekly council meeting discussed Ottawa Gazette requests for city building data and approved JH Patterson’s permit for a dwelling on Miner Avenue and a water tap. Canadien Westinghouse offered 20 percent electric meter discounts if 100 meters are bought. decision deferred. A resolution urged provincial aid to rebuild Bridge Street bridge across the North Fork with an estimated 7500, proceeding discussion on reinforced concrete options. Letters to Minister Taylor and local member Henniger planned. Private property issue noted near the Black Hawk barn trestle and street grading. Water and electric charts recommended. salaries referenced.
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Caw
Ald
Bonthron
Bickerton
Donaldson
Henniger
Manly
McCallum
Labour Gazette
Ottawa
Ciy
Canadien Westinghouse Co
Gai
Bridge Street
North Fork
Ald. Bonthron
Ald. McCallum
Hoo
Thomas Taylor
Black Hawk
Ald, McCallum
Water and Light Committee
Bud
City Council Moves to Equalize Official Salaries
The council debated city salaries for two officials, Mr. Anderson at 125 and Mr. Reid at 150 monthly. A measure passed to equalize salaries, require charts of the system within two months, and set future pay at 187.50 monthly until charts are filed, starting March 1. The armory site committee also reported on two potential sites and awaits headquarters reply before action. The finance committee then reported and monthly accounts were approved.
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City Electrician
Engifer
Tngeedfunie
Anderson
Reid
Mr. Anderson
Ald
Bonthron
McCallum
Ald. Heeniger
Kirk
Residence Burned of Sam Roper Westend Trainmaster
The home of Sam Roper Great Northern trainmaster, near Sunbeam ranch in the Westend, burned to the ground late last Friday night. The fire started in the roof from the chimney as the family were downtown. Neighbors carried out furniture. the house was uninsured above partial coverage and the fire brigade could not save it due to the water system not reaching the area.
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Sam Roper
Great Northern
Sunbeam Ranch
Westend
Intelligent Machine Installs Modern Cash Register in Westend Store
John Donaldson introduces a new cash register from the Toronto National Cash Register branch costing 8675. The device features four drawers, clerical rings from 16 to 209, tracks drawer openings and customer counts, records change draws, totals sales, shows account payments, and prints receipts. Donaldson says it may soon gain a phonograph attachment. A diplomat is a man who remembers a lady's birthday but forgets her age.
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John Donaldson
Tis Westend
Toronto
National Cash Register Company
Donaldson
Union mine praised as a future great mine
Grand Forks residents tour the Union mine in Franklin and hail it as a wonder with a mountain of ore valued at 60 to 100 dollars per ton. Twelve workers and nine teams haul ore to Lynch Creek, two carloads shipped weekly to the smelter. Despite 20 dollars per ton in transport and treatment, owners report handsome profits and predict a spring stampede if shipping improves.
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Grand Forks
Union
Franklin
Lynch Creel
Smokers Night Planned by Board of Trade at Davis Hall
The committee in charge of the board of trade smoker in Davis hall tomorrow night February 14 has nearly completed its work. Indications are the entertainment will be a success with songs music recitations and speaking. Citizens are invited to attend and everything will be free.
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Board of Trade
Davis Hall
Kavanagh Weds Laura Brown in City Home Ceremony
John Kavanagh and Laura Brown were united in marriage at the bride’s parents’ home on Wednesday morning February 10. Rev. M. D. McKee officiated. The bride is J A Brown’s daughter and popular in the city. the groom is a rising businessman with Kavanagh & McCutcheon. They left for a short wedding tour to Spokane and nearby points and will reside near Holy Trinity church after returning.
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John Kavanagh
Misa Laura Brown
M. D. McKee
J. A. Brown
Groony
Kavanagh & McCutcheon
Spokane
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Tssue
Wolfram-Riese
Counsil
JH. Patterson
Miner Avenue
Board of Works
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