Granby Copper Mining Growth In British Columbia Spotlighted
The Granby Copper Mining and Smelting Company in British Columbia is highlighted for its vast operations and impact. 1905 production shows the plant treating large ore tonnages, employing about 800 workers and paying over one million dollars in wages last year with substantial freight and coke expenditures. The article notes extensive exports to New York and emphasizes future growth as rail transport expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Granby
Ironsides
King Hill
Hedley
Daly Reduction Company
Granby, Copper Mining & Smelting Company
Granby Company
Goby Company
New York
British Columbia
Gruby Company
le Fk
Kross
Death of John Megraw Father of Gazette Editor
Telegram from Paisley Ontario reports John Megraw born November 15 1819 Ballygowan Ireland died in Paisley on March 10. He immigrated to Richmond Hill Ontario in 1818 and helped settle the Queen's Bush. A lifelong Liberal Conservative supporter and Presbyterian, he was a longtime Union Lodge No. 30 Mason and a trustee of St Andrews Paisley. He remained robust until a hip injury four years ago. His obituary notes his large family and enduring faith in masonry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paisley
John Megraw
Mins Mugraw
Gazette
Decesad
Ballygown
Belfast
County Down
Ireland
Richmond Hill
York Co
Ontario
Yonge St
St. Andrews
Old Church
Masonic Order
Union Lodge
Ballygowan
Canada
Anne
The Trout Season Open Or Close Rules
The Gazette notes inquiries on trout season dates. It states steelhead limits and protected periods from November 13 to March 1, and a special allowance for children under fifteen. The law forbids possession of undersized trout and fishing above tide water during the seasonal window.
Fairview Notes Report A Busy Local Week
Fairview residents report severe frost at Grand View near Loomis and a crowd gathered at Michael Klay preemption for horse corral repairs. Mrs Parkinson and Miss Havel Meonaie were seen visiting Ponticton while Dr Mobwen was sent for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Klay
Corel
Peerk Cawreges
Biew Unthy
New S. Wines
Tatlow Budget Speech Praises Government Advances
The speech lauded by both sides notes Similkameen gains and a near doubling of last year’s allocation to Similkameen at $20,000 amid broader revenue growth to $2,627,976.62. It also highlights increased public works spending, education adjustments, and New Westminster bridge financing, with remarks on provincial stability and fiscal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Similkameen
Okanagan
Richmond
Hedley
R. G. Tatlow
Wells
New Westminster Bridge
Ben
Fatlow
Prasev River
Treasury
Win. Ale. Tatlow
Eid Pevense
Chefeb Liat
Lieve Awies
Settlers for Penticton Okanagan lands announced by company
Victorian report details the Southern Okanagan Land Company Limited promoting 30 000 acres of bottom and bench lands from Okanagan Lake to the international boundary. It plans irrigation for 1500 acres, 400 acres plowed for orchards, and 20 000 trees on ten acre tracts. Non residents own most plots awaiting habitation, with rail access planned and a publicity push from ocean to ocean. The Penticton town rises with stores and roads as land sales expected to surge, aided by a gasoline launch and a 2 knot steamboat to support increased activity on Okanagan Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietorie
Penticton
Okanagan
Prairie Provinces
Southern
Victoria
M. CG. Kendall
Mother Earth
Rendall
Ellis
Okanagan Lake
Ninewire Point
Summerkand
Uenowt Unce
Okinaygint
Mae
Souther Okanagan Land Company, Limited
Seewand
Record of Severe Cold Continues at Local Camp
The report notes persistent extreme cold this winter with 12 below at the mine yesterday and near zero at the grill. Severe conditions have persisted for weeks, breaking only briefly, with ongoing frost and harsh wind as of now.
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William EE. Burritt
HTC
Moley
Charles
Shaw
Medley
B. G
H. Rogers
BCL
Vernon, B. C
A. Logan & CO
Miller Bros
Bidway
Greenwood, B.C
G. Warren
Greenwood
B.C
H. A. Wright
Boot & Shoe Maker
Hedley,b.c
Grand Union
Hedley, B. C
Merring & Winkler
Oliver & Gladden
Civil & Mining Engineers
Hedley, B.C
JAS. Glark Watchmaker
2.C
FuNireni
Camdr
Nenad
Urnoastrey
Laxothems
Merten Hanns Ant Wixpow Fhasd
Greenwood and Midway
G. B. Lyon
Hedley, B, C
BIG Canadian Properties
Oliver
Jolly
Horatius
Fairview Notes
Jas, Canpbetl
Grand View
Loomis
Batneday
Ponent
Pontlcton
Tatlow
Southern Okanagan Land Co
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