25 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Moyie Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1908
Page
1
The Creston district page notes rumors of a newspaper start in Creston, local job unrest with 1000 plus unemployed in Prince Rupert, and various community items. It mentions business openings, a birth at Slocan Hospital, and social events from the Methodist church to Odd Fellows.
The debate subject for Monday evening is the adjourned item from last Monday due to several counter attractions. About 50 government lots were auctioned at Hosmer this week, selling from 200 dollars to nearly 61,090 dollars.
The recent strike on the Aurora mine draws favorable feedback with samples visible in A. Ti. Stewarte store windows. Workers are preparing to extract ore for shipment.
Cranbrook residents will see a new small debts court in Moyie. Judge Joseph Wyan of Cranbrook will preside each Saturday. Provincial Constable Roath has been appointed clerk of the Moyie court.
Those interested in building a dancing pavilion are urged to attend a public meeting at the union hall tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock. Also notice that after April 10 all wood and ceat sold by the tinderaignad will be for cash only, with money accompanying orders. WM. JEWELL, O. F. DESAULNIER.
Hand painted Austrian china just arrived and must be sold at once. Limited two week sale with small tea sets chocolate sets sugar bowls butter dishes celery trays cracker jars and salad bowls. Come early to choose from a large attractive assortment and save.
A garbled report notes Central office operation details with Moyle involvement. Trains reportedly ran with near time accuracy after stoppages near Moyie, including eastbound and westbound services resuming last week.
A ten cent tea will be held at the Presbyterian church next Monday April 27 in honor of Rev. G H Findlay. Tea will be served in the afternoon and evening starting at 2 o'clock with a short program of music and literary numbers at 8 o'clock.
The Moyle Dancing Club, after a run as the most successful dancing school, will surrender their Morley hall lease on May 1st. They plan a large dance next Wednesday evening, April 29th.
Fragmentary OCR note discusses metal market terms and new regulations in Ottawa. Mentions preparation and chairs, with references to months and women in choirs. overall unclear.
Route to Finlay River, the placer claim area, traced through Ashcroft as per B T Crowell who knows northern British Columbia well. He led a Edmonton to coast overland party via Yellowhead Pass. He notes Hazleton to Williams Lake more difficult with less camping water and advises travelers to enter via Horn Plateau to Quesnel and cross the Griscom portage at Fort George.
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