Mining Notes from the Kinberley and District Mines
The piece reports on large winter mining activity in Kinberley with major companies like Standard Silver Lead and Silverton paying large dividends December 10 and 18, and Rambler-Catiboo planning a December 15 payout. It notes a smelter proposal at Rock Creek and a mineralogical survey by W. S. Greevy of Altanfin. Also mentions Prince Bruno and Platinum findings and a church service at Hedley Gazette with sermons on judgment and the will.
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Greevy
Altanfin
Roel ‘Orwelk
Brancisco
Lewes
Rambler-Catiboo Company
Dlev-Caviboo
Three Forks
B. C
Keremeos Boy Tries His Hand at French TV
A fragmentary wartime letter describes a Keremeos boy learning French at the front. He mentions letters, weather, supplies, and a harsh but lively camp life. The writer notes tobacco gifts, a four handed game, and attempts to speak French with locals amid military action.
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Keremeos Boy
Lam
Over-Seas Club Tobacco Fund Letter from 1915
A wartime correspondence from Aldwych London and Howick Northumberland praises supporters and reports the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund has raised about £1000 in twelve months. It commends Canadian and Australian contributions and notes the Central organization’s charitable administration without deductions for expenses.
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The
Over-Seas Club
Tom Sure
Over-Seas Club Tobacco Fund
Jumble of letters and notes from a town visitor
A fragmented letter reveals humorous lines about language, drink instead of water, and blue envelopes. It mentions G N R official J Smith visiting town on inspection rounds, improving health after a summer illness, and hopes for daily service next year benefiting Hudleyites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. J. Smith
G. N R
Corrigan Boys Given A Teary Send-off
Fans and friends gather Monday at the Hope Theater to bid Private Roy and Private Tom Corrigan farewell before they depart for England. Dances, songs, and speeches honor the gallant brothers as the Soldiers’ Aid Society presents gifts and toasts to their safe return.
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West
Yale Review
Corrigin Boys
Rey al 'Dota
Bill
Corrigan
Hope Theater
Ube
Roy
Tom Corrigan
Eipire
England
Alusic
Miienee
Meti
Messrs
Raymond
Beech
Bailey
Ibs
J. P. Cunningham
Hedley Still Has the Record for Giving
The Nicola News from Merritt reports Hedley’s charity surpassing Nicola’s efforts with over $1000 in hospital supplies and cash, plus a Christmas pudding band total of $175. Hedley ladies sent hampers, hamers and machine gun town talk, while Merritt’s claim fades next to Hedley’s civic spirit.
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Nicola
British Columbia
Pen
Hedley
Couse
Duces
Canada
Merritt
Als
Nicotat
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JAS. Glarke
Seymour
Western Canada
Cammell Laird & Co. Ltd
Sheffield
Eng
Officus and Warehouse
Bats Beatty Strvet
Vancouver
B.C
ALF
A.M
Beiley Lodge
Ds. A. M
Nape
A. Greeliman
Hamilton
Q.L
Keenian
Hedley -Lodge
Orange Hall
King
W, M
Dalon
R. P. Brown
Land Surveyor
Penticton
Diawen
P. W. Gregory
Olvil Engineer
Star Building
Princeton
Ialter Clayton
Hedley Opera House
H.J, Jones
Great Northern
John Jackson
Grand Union
Hedley, British Columbia
Hedley Meat Market
R. J. Edmond
Prop
Kinberley
Suinies
Thi Company
Lis
Phoenix Pioneer
Joy Kelly Nias
Salomon Bi
Wallace
Ohio
Thy
Epting
Dieter
Beaver
Sean
Rock ‘Creeknite
Bridesville
Hedley Gazette
G, Stewart
Reilly
Palumeca
Olivine Mountain
Golemiin
Dens Fathers
Ginhdla
Donytuion
Anil
Taube
Sly 'Bhey
Mable
Ant Bessie
Avnet Lina
Qver-Seas Club Tobacco Fund
Aldwych
Tandon
B. C. Deir
London
Ant
Howick
Lesbury
Northumberland
Evelyn Wrench, Esq
Over
Sens
Mr. Wrench
Cinnacht
Alusia
Olan
Phistereer
Aunt Linn
Conmaran
Corrigan Boys
Nicola News
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