Stemwinder Ore Strike Sparks Fairview Report
The Fairview notes report a rich ore strike at the Stemwinder on Saturday. Various locals are mentioned including Mrs. Brown and Kairns returning home after a pleasant month at Horn Lake, and Mr. Arnot of Okunagan Falls ill at Penticton. Archdeacon Breer of Kaslo visited and led a church service. Other items include travel, visits, and ongoing work on The Favorite at Kruger Mountain.
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Stemwinder
Mrs. Brown and
Kairns
Horn Lake
Arnot
Okwnagan Falls
Penticton
Breer
Kaslo
Wits
S&s. R. Wright
Swansaree Man
Hardie
Vicotitia
Fairview
W. B. Haynes
Carmichael
Campbell
Brouley
Kruger Mountain
Bill Miner Breaks Gaol After Digging Under Wall
Bill Miner, the train robber who held up Pacific Railway trains on two occasions, escaped from Westminster Prison by digging under the wall and was granted liberty last Friday.
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Bill Miner
P.R
Penitentiny Ab Westminstor
Fisherman Surprised by Repeated Boulder Falls
In a mountainous district a fisherman faced repeated rock falls from overhead hills. A large boulder struck the water nearby causing a scare as he kept watch for more debris. The strange sequence puzzled locals and drew curiosity from observers.
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Burrell
The
Grand Forks 'Gazette
Midway Vernon Railway Dream Revisited and Debated
Rumors circulate that CP R may extend from Midway to Okanagan Lake and beyond via West Kettle and Carmi, while Midway and Vernon railway history reveals failed charters and shifting incentives. The piece traces how 1900s legislation and financier moves shaped a long contested route and lingering debts.
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Midway
Attasvs
Midway & Vernon
O. PB. R
Okanagan Lake
West Bork
Carmi
Aspen Grove
Nicola
C. P
Rock Creek
West Fork
Kettle River
Mission Creek
C.P.R
Vernon
Robt. Wood
Beaverdell
B. C
GP. R
Sodom
Cp.r
Midway Wesswird
Okanagan
Similkamneen
Odell
Wilkinson Creek
Sullivan
Okanagan Valley
McLean Creek
OPR
Hedley Rifle Association debates Labor Day match funding
The Hedley Rifle Association discussed a $250 donation from the Labor Day Sports Committee for a rifle shooting tournament during Labor Day celebrations. They approved the grant, outlined four matches at 200 300 and 400 yards plus an aggregate, set prize money and an entry fee of $1, and urged members to enter by the Friday deadline.
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Hedley Rifle Association
L. G. MacHniffe
Aid
Geo. Sproule
D. B.A
Labor Day Sports Committee
Hedley Riffe Association
Vnfta
Augulst
Nicola Coal Shipper Plans Expanded Wheelhouse Output
Mr T J Smith of the Diamond Vale Iron and Coal Mines reports a major deal completed for the Nicola coal operation. A second shaft nears bedrock, machinery for two shafts is on site, and houses for workers are in place. The spur from the Nicola branch of the CPR is built to shaft head and the market on the coast remains strong with expected continued CPR intake.
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T. J. Smith
Diamond Vale Iron and Coal Mines
Nicola
P. R
British Columbia
Hedley Rifle Association August Shoot Rates Down
The Hedley Rifle Association August shoot saw fewer competitors and shifted scores, prompting questions about wind light or gun. A group of ladies watched as E. D. Boeing lost the cap and medal to A. Megraw, who led the 200 and 300 yard ranges.
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Hedley Rifle Association
E. D. Boeing
A. Megraw
Scor
Chief Engineer Kennedy Sees End To Keremeos Pass Trips
J H Kennedy of the V V E speaks of relief at no longer needing to travel Richter's Pass. He notes the long, hard pull and sinewy work to the Si Milkamie line, and says it is gratifying to reach Oroville in two or three hours with basic work train equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
J. H. Kennedy
Keremeos
Great Northern
Tiue
Oroville
Shatford M. P. P. Returns Home After Coast Trip
LW Shatford M. P. P. who has been coach for the past weeks returns home Saturday night coming in from Fairview with John Love. Mp Shatford is now much improved in health due to the coast trip and medical aid obtained.
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Shatford
Fairview
John Love
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Hedley, B. C
Hotel Penticton
Treva
Hatel
A. Barnes
Fairview Notes
Mr. Lee
Henry Lee
Stemwinder Co
Duck McKenzie
Osoyoos
Ok, Falls
O. K
Miss Maloan
Mr. Cameron
White Lily
Olivla
Wallace
Mrs. Campbell
Jack Parkinson
Kelowna
Drs. Boyce and
Knox
Jack
Westminster Penitentiary
Me & V. Orc. PR
Similkameen
Price Ellison
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Midway & Vernon Railway Co
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Diamond Vale Coal Company
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