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Newspaper
Moyie City Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
1
The report lists diverse local items: Gallibier plans to open a law office in Vancouver, zinc plant moves to Canada, Sandon lessees offered 825000 to quit, and St Eugene mine group shows improved reserves and higher ore grades. Local notices mention boxing match plans, school flagpole installation, and community updates from Cranbrook to Moyie.
Mrs. Lashley Hall of Far Mé preached to a large Methodist audience Sunday night and Tuesday spoke on Odd People. She analyzed different habits in world nationalities and impressed the crowd with confident platform presence.
At last Monday’s Liberal gathering the party faced internal confusion amid heated exchanges. Conservative and Socialist observers did not bring speakers, while J P Farrell offered remarks. The event featured M A Macdonald of Cranbrook and Smith Curtis as speakers.
A Deagon of Mortlach purchased the MacEichorn and Macdonald warehouse on Victoria street this week. He intends to fix the place at once and open for business within a week or two. His wife is currently in Cranbrook and they will return to Moyie soon.
On Monday the Cosmopolitan hotel will change hands. Owner Harry Dimock raises the place to Frank Stiene and Alex Campbell. Dimock does not intend leaving Moyie.
A section man was killed at Iswansen yesterday when struck by an eastbound train while attempting to remove a banter from the track. The accident highlights dangers on Railway Section duties and prompts safety reviews.
Last Sunday Trrie Sehalan was struck by falling rock and badly wounded, now stable in hospital. Alfred Liljenburg, a 26 year old Swedish native, was killed instantly by falling ground at the 2000 foot level. an inquest is held today with funeral likely tomorrow.
Government auction at Craston declares land to be sold next Wednesday October 14 at 2 o’clock with terms of balance in nine equal annual payments at not more than ordinary interest.
The Indies of the Alter Society of the Catholic church announce a social and entertainment event at Morley Hall around November 6, aiming to raise funds and foster community engagement among parishioners.
Davidson the Socialist candidate will hold a meeting in McGregor hall starting at 8 o'clock sharp. All are invited with reserved seating for Indies.
The Society Girl project proceeds with a tunnel driven on the Society Girl property. Work advances steadily with the tunnel now at a distance of 300 feet.
Work to improve Moyie streets and sidewalks has begun with nearly 3000 dollars to be spent. New walks will run along Tavistock street from the Drewry building to A P MacDonald’s residence then to Queen’s avenue toward Moyle hotel. Officials J F Armstrong and John Reid inspected progress in Moyle Thursday.
A payday notice states a disbursement of $40,000 to recipient Sh. Bu gdne. The document confirms funds are ready for release and outlines the payment amount and status.
Rev. Thomas Paten arrives today to take charge of the Presbyterian church. A special music program will feature TE O cornetist and AL Cook violinist with Sowerbutte performing a solo The Dream of Paradise. A pew night service Friday evening at 7 o clock sharp invites all to attend. everything free and hearty hospitality promised.
A Socialist executive committee failed to secure Morley Hall for a Davidson meeting, finding it already rented. Accusations arose blaming Conservatives or Liberals for the alleged move, while the Mayia Conservatives deny any involvement and pledge to clear the matter with authorities.
A partial list of attendees includes R. Campbell and family, C. Blaylock and family, F. P. Johorton and wife, A. G. Monkhouse and wife, Thos. Summers and wife, E. G. Gwynne, Alex Campbell, L. E. Taylor, Walter Watkins, Yj Watkins, Walter Lang, O. Jolanta, and Are Fira Ranson among others as the Spokane Fair drew larger crowds this year.
Sr Eugene Lodge K of Twa paid an official visit one Monta night by M A Brown grand chancellor of the order for British Columbia. A finch was carved in the hall after which Mr Brown gave an interesting talk on the order.
Market notes show lead priced at 4 dollars while copper posts a one eta figure. LeynoxLews and Taloa appear as quoted brands or listings with unclear values.
A damaged but readable OCR fragment describes a Conservative rally in the Kootenay area. Attendees pledged support for transportation projects and mining interests, praising government funding for roads and trials. It condemns Ottawa Liberal leadership and endorses the national Conservative policy and candidate Mr. A. 5S.
MacEachern and Macdonald will commence at once the building atop the warehouse adjoining their store. It will be two stories high and measure 2s 10 feet in height.
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