Moyie Miners Celebrate Eighth Anniversary Ball
The Moyie Miners Union held a grand eighth anniversary ball at Morley Hall on Thursday. The event was a financial success with about 100 dollars added to the treasury and strong praise for the management by the committees. The union, a Western Federation of Miners affiliate, has about 350 members and $2,500 in bank deposits plus a town lot. John Taylor serves as president and Thos E Kelly as financial secretary.
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Moyie
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Morley Hall
Moyie Union
Western Federation of Miners
Canada
John ‘Taylor
Thos. E. Kelly
Strike Called Off In Colorado Mine District
Western Federation of Miners at Denver ends the Cripple Creek Colorado strike citing need for skilled workers. Union pledges are relaxed for some camps while the executive board urges miners to stand firm. Acting Secretary Kirwan warns that reduced British Columbia output could cripple the Canadian mining industry.
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Western Federation of Miners
Denver
J .Cripple, Creek District
Colorado
Cripple -Creek
Ewas
Kirwan
British Columbia
Canadian West
Liard Gibbon Wedding in Cranbrook Church
The marriage of Mr W Liard of Moyie and Miss Gibson of Qua A Pells Sask was solemnized at the English church in Cranbrook on Tuesday evening December 10 with Rev Flewellyn officiating. The couple returned to Moyie and now reside on South Victoria Street in a home recently purchased from A Stephenson. The Leader extends congratulations.
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Hi Laird
Moyie
Miss Gibson
Moyie Telegrams Show Snow Struggles and Local Moves
Local notes report heavy snow at the St Eugene upper workings and travel to Spokane for Mrs Harry Stewart. Prof Arthur Stubbs returns as pianist in Moyie. Mrs Geo Garden hospitalized at Cranbrook. Various residents head to or from Ontario and Alberta towns. Miners Union ball attended after a Wobl lecture by J H Walsh in Moyie hall.
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Harry Stewart
Thureday
Spokane
Arthur Stubbs
Moyie
Geo. Garden
Cranbrook
St. “Eugene
Boulton
Methodist Church
Oreston
Ontario
Vancouver Unemployment Relief Planned Amid Holiday Rush
The Vancouver city council moves to aid unemployed whites with an emergency $3000 for relief work at 29 cents per hour. A municipal employment bureau and a temporary shelter with food are planned as streets are cleared in anticipation of Christmas.
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Vancouver
Missionary Rev Dunn Marries Ida Evans in Guelph
Rev Alex Dunn and Ida Jessie Evans wed in Guelph on December 8 and plan to sail to India where Dunn will teach at Calcutta Presbyterian College. The bride is connected to Fernie families and Dunn is a noted former Fernie pastor.
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Alex. Dunn
Ida
Jessie Evans
Guelph
New York
Mediterranean
India
Dunn
Presbyterian College
Calcutta
A.’ C. Liphardt
L. Stabler
Fernie
Fernia
Presbyterian Church
Grant
Stewart to Marry in Europe Wedding Trip Planned
R I Stewart manager of the mines for Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co of Canada leaves on Saturday for vacation. He will visit Ottawa New York and other places and plans to marry Miss A Will of Toronto around Christmas. A tour of Europe will be the wedding trip and they will settle in Roseland after returning.
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R. I. Stewart
Consolidated Mining & Smelting Co
Canada
Ottawa
New York
A. Will
Toronto
Europe
Porto Rico Lumber Builds New Planer Mill
A new planing mill is being erected at the Porto Rico Lumber Company mill adjacent to the old facility. The plant will measure 48 by 100 feet as the firm reports record log intake this winter and anticipates its largest run next season.
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Porto Rico Lumber Company
Kingsgate Hotel Sees Manager Change as D J Elmer Leaves
D J Elmer will sever his link with the Kingsgate hotel and move to Vancouver around year’s start. James Campbell, dining car conductor for P R, will assume the new manager position at Kingsgate.
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D. J. Elmer
Kingsgate
Vancouver
James Campbell
At. P. R
Reverend Hall to Preach at Moyie Methodist Church
Preliminary notice states Rev. W. L. Hall of Fernie will preach at Moyie Methodist Church on Sunday January 19. A social and lecture are planned for Monday January 20 with full details to follow.
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Mra
W. L. Hall of
Fernie
Moyie Methodist Church
Measles Led To Severe Bronchitis In Infant
Two months of illness for Rago's baby girl with measles settling in the lungs and leading to a serious bronchitis. Despite two doctors no relief. after trying eight stores for a remedy a storekeeper urged Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy revived the child. Gio. Vi Sears of Holly Springs N. C. reports the child alive and well. Sold by Moyig Drug & Stationery Co.
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Gio
Sears
Holly Springs, N
The
Moyig Drug & Stationery Co
Night Fire at Campbell's Store Ends Narrowly
A gasoline explosion in R Campbell's store nearly caused a major blaze last night. Mr Campbell held a lit lantern while carrying gasoline in the same hand, igniting vapors at the back door. Water and rapid response limited damage to the office corner and insured stock. Campbell suffered minor burns and singed clothing.
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R. Campbell
Campbell
No Clue to Murderer in Blairmore Case
Police have no clue to the whereabouts of Mike Philips wanted for the murder of Monte Lewis, Blairmore’s murdered sporting woman. A $200 reward is offered for Philips. In Roasland grocers cut prices to aid workers, but liquor prices remain unchanged.
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Mike Philips
Monte’ Lewis
Blairmore
Philips
Roasland
Moyie opens new Presbyterian church with community turnout
Moyie celebrates the opening of its new Presbyterian church last Sunday with a morning service by Rev. G A Wilson of Vancouver and an evening service by Mr G H Findlay of Trail. A supper and entertainment followed, with short addresses by local and visiting leaders. The 24 by 40 foot building is well built and largely paid for, with modest remaining indebtedness.
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Wilson
White
Methodist’ Missions
Findlay
Boulton
McCree
Sowerbutis
Christmas Tree Fund Grows With Donations
Ladies canvassing for Christmas tree entertainment report strong donations. A $10 gift from the St. Andrews supper committee swells the fund as the event approaches Christmas night at Morley Hall.
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St. Andrew's
Morley Hall
Moyie Plant Expands as Lake Shore Export Debuts
Moyie’s Manufacturing boosts output after recent management change. The firm claims to have doubled production for local trade and plans further expansion as demand grows. A new brew called Lake Shore Export has been released and is gaining popularity with the public.
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Moyie
Lake Shore
Porto Rico Lumber workers return after pay cut
About 40 of 65 workers quit when pay dropped from 2.00 to 2.50 a day at Porto Rico Lumber company camps. After a few days in town most men accepted the reduction and resumed work, returning to nearly full force.
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Porto Rico
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WA. Boyd
Ereka
J.H. Walsh
Industrial Workers of the World
McGregor Hall
Walsh
E. G.gwynne
Farrell Block
Beale & Elwell
Porto Rico Lumber CO
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McTavish & Cameron ‘Proprietors
Slater Shoes
Stanfield
20Th Century Clothing
Galt
E. A. Hill
Imperial Bank of Canada
Cranbrook Branch
Pinkham
Eugene V. Dobbs
American Federation of Labor
Sts. Eugene
Arbitration Commission
Marysville
the News
Caron, Sask
American’- Smelting and Refining Company
Montana
Rev. Dunn
Fernie Frea
Stewart
Chamb Cgough Kennedy
MacEachern
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Moyie Drug & Stationery Co
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