14 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
1
A detailed tour explains the Similkameen Bottling Works run by Gillan & Bran in Hedley. The article describes gas infusion into water, high pressure equipment, 8700 psi cylinder testing, 700 psi aeration cylinders, and a water filter system tied to town supply with a regulator to prevent pipe bursts.
The Gazette recalls Riordan Mountain, Nickel Plate, and related camps while noting assay claims and ownership by Jimmy Riordan, Pete Scott, Paul Johnson, and F. B. Hedley. It highlights potential in Rollo, Toronto, Galena, and Sunnysides regions, plus the Golden Zone, with promises of future mining success and economic viability.
The passage references claims at Riordan and Apex camps, the Oregon, the Jambo group near Sixteen Mile, and the Pallock group across the river. It questions refuting false statements by newcomers at the camp, noting they have shown more about what they don’t know than what they know.
Canadian Geologic Survey geologist Mr. Charles Camsell arrives in Penticton with three assistants and pack horses for a summer project. The assignment spans the Similkameen area from the south fork at the American boundary down toward Copper and Kennedy Mountains, via Nickel Plate, Hedley, and Princeton, before continuing into the hills.
Mrs Hazzard arrived to visit her daughter Mrs Cootes and Rev Hibbert the new Methodist pastor held his first service. Mrs Rodgers Joyner and Edwin Rodgers left for Seattle and Alaska while Mr Joyner stays home. Mr Keller walking boss with railway crews visited Hedley with Geo Cunningham. J J Marks and Paul Bragan went to Golden Zone for development as negotiations loom for a deal and Golden Zone ships ore amid a nearby railway project.
Meteorological readings list temperatures and related figures for the week ending June 9. The document records daily highs and lows, rainfall, and other climatic observations.
J J Hill advocates for British Columbia as Canada’s wealthiest province. He outlines a cross country railroad strategy from Vancouver to Winnipeg and praises BC resources including minerals and fruits. He rejects northward expansion beyond Winnipeg and favors fair treatment from Canadian roads for a southern BC line to Fernie. Miss Lamont visits Wolf Creek ranch.
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