06 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Moyie Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 06, 1907
Page
1
General notes report Carnegie has donated one and a half million to Canadian libraries. Other items note a failed attempt to unionize Wallalla retail clerks, planned Doukhobor grain sales, and a Marleville church fire causing $80,000 in losses. Spokane measles deaths and fair events in Leavenworth and other places are also mentioned.
Report from Prince Rupert notes minimal activity as government settles Indian reserve questions. Prospective settlers depart after long waits while the lone Grand Trunk Pacific police officer warns newcomers the landing is futile.
Reports indicate heavy snow in the hills enabling the Porto Rico Lumber Co to mobilize logs for transport down Lamb Creek. Crowe, in charge of a four mile upstream camp, manages over 40 men awaiting rising waters to float the timber.
Nearly all locals attended a lively Easter Monday dance at the Like Shore hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs PJ Big ging and Mr and Mrs Gill, who run the nearby Cosmopolitan hotel. Guests reported a big time with spirited socializing and entertainment.
Trial dates for Moyer Haywood and Pettibone were announced to be held separately in Boise with Haywood's trial scheduled for May o r k e y. the fragment mentions a list of names and a medicinal advertisement context attached to Moyie Drug & Stationery.
The group called New: Building outlined deter people of Movie town and a 3 700 to build a table building tall. It was decided Wednesday evening to proceed with entertainment planning and draft a program. All interested are urged to attend.
Dr Manning medical director at the government printing office has been notified of a prize from the International Congress of Chemists and Pathologists held in Basil Switzerland. His essay on The Effects of Lead Poisoning on Printers Compositors and Other Employees of Printing Offices earned recognition. The physician, son of Mrs Manning and brother of Mrs A P Macdonald of Moyie, is congratulated locally.
On Thursday estimates were presented showing Cranbrook riding allocations of 6000 for roads trails and bridges, Columbia 12000, Fernie 10000. Cranbrook to receive 5000 for new public offices and Fernie 20000.
Inspectors offer thorough repair of C. P. R. watches at 80 a8 making them reliable timekeepers. Satisfaction guaranteed. Agent Mr A Hill of Mogie is a Jewelers and Graduate Opticians in Cranbrook BC, official CP Crown Neat Pass Division inspector.
The report lists several residents passing through Moyie and nearby towns for visits and business. It mentions Ethel Taslam of Olaves Alta, Mrs H Cameron at Moyie, and Rav Sowerbiachts visiting Nelson. It notes J C Drewry returning from the east and the marriage of Alexander Hurry and Catherine McKenzie in Cranbrook. The piece also invites attendance at a Methodist social and a dance at Hotel Kootenay.
Rumors say Spokane International trains began running on April Sch without formal confirmation. Officials have not issued an official start date.
Fragmentary item notes Armstrong heading north and mentions Mayie in unclear context. Reads as a brief personal notice or travel reference without full details.
Readable portion shows disjointed text mentioning movement from the East and references to Prit 20 and dwar Island. The fragment lacks clear subjects, actions, dates, or locations to form a coherent news item.
The International hotel in Moyie is to be sold at public auction at WF Gard's office in Cranbrook on April 20 at 1000 hours. The sale is announced in a notice appearing on another page of this paper.
A fragmentary note from a year ago recalls Moyie lake ice breaking early. This year observers expect slower breakup with ice unlikely to yield until mid to late May, around the 15th to 20th.
Nicholson is named to head the department starting next Monday with new duties and responsibilities announced by the organization.
A partially legible list of contestants and scores from a day event is scattered. Several names appear fragmented such as R Campbell and P Tromley, with reference to clay pigeons and a turnout around 95 entries, but details remain unclear.
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