Cronje Surrenders and British Relief Wins
News from Po Taten Cape Town reports Cronje’s unconditional surrender after a bold British advance near Ladysmith. Roberts advances on Bloemfontein as Boer lines fold, with 4,900 prisoners and 8,000-to-10,000 burghers affected. Canadian regiments and Gordon Highlanders support a daylight assault, yielding minimal casualties.
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London
Maton
Aumbare Tinipa
Robnyta
Roberts
Oronje
England
Pot
Brileha
Ladyamitig
Bloemfontein
Joubert
Natal
Cape
Golbuy
Pretoria
Lord
Rows
Paarteberg
Gordon Highlanders
Cronje
Tiem
Hans
Queretary
Ans Sorvanta
Bint
Cape Town
Dettymine
Capo Wawa
Hert
Modder River
Caps Town
Moyie Local Notes and Miner News Update
Local items from Moyie report W Hocking able to be out, Reid visiting Moyie, building work at Victoria and Waiyestock, Murphy leaving for assessment in Brady group, and a Moyie Board of Trade meeting upcoming. James Balfour of Chadian Railway Accident and Assurance Co. visits Moyie. Fish of the week praised, a hopping dance at Miss Mamie Burrell’s home for Miss Etivel Bennett, a friend from Fort Steele. A letter from John Balke in Norway, former Magie miner, adds reminiscence. A lamp accident at Reid Campbell Co. store caused minor fire damage. St. Eugene compressor startery at work, Lak Shore connections forming. Miners Union ball announced for March 16 with tickets on sale. Social notes include a vaccination of local businesses and an attack on G A Collier of Cherokee Iowa. Elvotrack Bitters praised for kidney relief. News on market close for lead and silver prices.
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Jameson
Srst
Mamie Burrell
Misa Etivel Bennett
Fort Steele
Pikie
John ‘Balke
Norway
Mr. Bakke
Magie
Sas
St. Eugene
Reid, Gimpbell & Co
Firth
Concert a Success Builds Belfry Fund for Catholic Church
A Monday McGregor concert raised about 40.00 to fund a temporary belfry for the Catholic Church. Father Doccalo attended and spoke of his South Hast Kootenay experiences and the St Eugen mine sale proceeds. The program featured instrumental and vocal numbers followed by coffee and cake, with a yard of thanks from the ladies committee for patronage and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Doccalo
St. Bugane Assigat
South Hast Kootenay
St. Eugen
Sean
Peign
Testrumental
Lisie Lee
Qlars Lindsay
Higgins
Mr. McClure
Othel Bennet
Watkins
Sidney Eloer
Sariael
Dagdog
Migs “Payyelliss
Ethel Bennatt
Grand Union and Saydwiy Girl Group Openings in Lake Shore Addition
This week another boarding base opened to the public as Grand Union and Tryiis took streets in the Lake Shore addition. The building measures 30x50 with a large sitting room, dry room and kitchens on the first floor. upper rooms are spacious, well lit and ventilated. Proprietors Mr and Mel Bronwen plan a first class house and expect public patronage. The Bonnwia mineral claims near Bridge Creek, three miles from Moyie, will be opened and developed next season with active assessment work by owner Lawson. ore is reportedly abundant and the ledge is large. The Saydwiy Girl group lies nearby.
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Victoria
Tryiis
Lake Shore
Mel
Bronwen
Grand Union
Bridge Creek
Moyie
Lawson
Liege
Cranbrook Notes Shed Light on Local Happenings
Cranbrook Herald reports W F Gurd traveled to Nelson for an engagement with a mining project. Charita Kanflven from Magie attended a dance at the Gogmatitan. Constable Morris named sub recorder for the Cranbrook district. Miners may record claims in Cranbrook. twenty four miles to Fort Stace and return. Tom Booghes becomes lead clerk at the Cranbrook sale. known locally and across states. North Star mine figures: Neil McLead Curran and Hindacal left for Trail for ore treatment. ore shipments to Granbrook and Great Falls. North Star tramway now active. dance at Cosmopolitan on Tuesday draws crowds from Kimberley, Moyie, Fort Steele. Piper and Puzdee lauded for performances. Sidall praised for hosting success.
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W F. Gurd
Nelson
Charita Kanflven
Magie
Toeada
Morris
Cranbrook
Cronbrook
Cave
Fort
Stace
Tom Booghes
Granbrools Hale
Tom
East Kogtensy
New Jersey
Montana
Idaho
Waalingigo
Winnipag
Wyncauver
Frick Hobbina
North Star
Aye Neil -Mc- Lead Curran
Artigo “Tor
Granbrook
Great Falls
Kimberley Moyia
Steela
Fide
Piper
Puzdee
Terpsichore
Mc. Sidall
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pLargeat
Al'cogl
Ghanbrook Branch
Bank OF ‘Commerce
J.we He Smythe
Mgr
Furniture and Undertaking CO. Moyie' and Cranbrook
Fertakers and
Auhampter
Maggs & Hughes
He Central Hotel
Desaulmelalloog Pros
Avert
Mie Lake Shore Hotel
Moxie, B
G. Campbell
A. T. Clark
British Coll
Ladysmith
Ign
Sronjo
Cape Tod
Dincan McDougald
Moyio
Ottawa
W. Hocking
Wol. Reid
G. TC Miner
Moyia
Glock
James Balfour
Moyis
Eugene Air
Iressor
Bugene
Biesel
Slare
Mogie
Cristain
Horer
A . McDonald
Winnipeg
GH Hunter
W Lawson
Crantrook
Mckay
GTI
Miners Union
Wwlited
Elger
Houston
Scol4
Smyth
G. A. Collier
Cherokee
Towa
Qaly
Weob Hope
Beattie Drag Stara
New York
Hanes
Cathalic Church
Soasteaiat
Naking Ily
Gene Eral
Ans
Lyjydy de'Cotteal Hotel
Bmayiv
Monalea Mineral Club
James Kerrigan
Drewry
Rossland Beer
Pennsylvania Oil Refining Co
Crangroor
Macdonald
B. C
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