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Newspaper
Moyie Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR describes Barbable buildings in Vancouver and Ross Thompson in Yer tington Nevada claiming copper riches. It mentions Dro-Keith from Now of Eoderby and a trap shooting event where a gold button was won, amid broader remarks on financial loss and guarantees amid a decline.
At the Proconvention of Western Miners in Denver officers were chosen. Charles Moyers re-elected president with 22 votes to 88 for PW Plyance of Butte named vice president. Denver won as next year’s meeting place with 105 to 130 in favor of Denver over Butte.
The Aogie telephone system is now complete and functioning. The company began business this morning with all phones working perfectly. The telephone directory is with the printer and will be distributed soon. Rates are three and a half for braless houses and two dollars for residences. Rentals are due now and should be paid at the Central office.
The Moyie team will play Cranbrook at 1 o clock this afternoon with many Moyie supporters traveling to watch. They plan to return around 10 o clock tonight after the game. A recent spirited match at Aldridge Park last Sunday saw Moyie defeat Cranbrook by a close score.
A new wagon road will connect to the Society Girl mine, promising a better grade than the old route. Construction work on the property is progressing steadily and should improve access and efficiency for mining operations.
Fragmentary OCR report from Fernle coal mine incident describes 26 believed killed and 21 rescued. Names appear garbled but indicate a worker by Atkins family among those listed, with reference to a Saint Helena bounder and Bernie noted in some context.
Fragmentary text references taking diamonds and Abe Portland in July, mentions extradition proceedings, and prisoners to be brought back to Cranbrook for trial. Details are garbled with multiple nonstandard words and errors.
Two months in Nelson jail was ordered for Watson Snoirden after an assault charge heard before Justice Eis trill on Telisday. He was escorted to jail Thursday by Constable Adnesy of Wardner. Snowden, described as healthy but deemed worthless, had prior alcohol issues and refused steady work. He and his wife and baby quarantined last spring due to smallpox at the Porto Rico Lumber mill.
The Moyie Valley forecasts show a robust harvest of oak fruit and vegetables in the lower area. Frosts recently were not damaging in Turst and Kingsgate, with strawberry crops and vegetable yields described as abundant. Landholders in the vicinity regard their holdings as highly valuable.
The framework for the new Conrad building is up and sides are nearly boarded in. It will be a two story structure and intended as an ornament to Victoria state. Ernest Miller, former city solicitor of Grand Marks, is opening a law office at Prince Tuperd.
Community items recount visits, lectures and people moving through Cranbrook Graybiro and Spokane. Highlights include Mrs. MéDoouidapont in Cranbrook, Revivwed Montreal trip, a Moyle family move to Bavaria Block, and a lecture on Civilized and Savage South Africa at Mersey Hall with attendees from local districts.
A Porto Rito labor company dispute has been resolved with the parties resuming prior arrangements. Dbia confirmed the settlement and that operations will continue as before.
Fragmentary notes describe Prince Rupert events, noting market activity and forthcoming openings. Mentions large hotels owned by Genadori and references a “vtaginisite Tenis” with vague timing and status. The text is unclear and highly garbled.
Fragmented text shows loxpos er and epper with numbers 213 and 53 among stray terms. Unable to extract a coherent event or names. Represents a partial market snippet with unreadable context and lacks a clear subject.
Bible class at the Methodist church plans a meeting next Sunday at 4 30 in the church. Officers named include President J W Bite, Vice President Malcolm Sook, Secretary Elliot Crowe, Treasurer Vater Wats Pondher Ray BR E Collis A, inviting all young men to attend and join the study.
Burdett, longtime store department charge and time keeper at St Eugene, moves to a company office succeeding H W Ate Linwood, who departs for Rossland. Sowerbutts takes Burdett’s previous post as Atkinson shifts to the Consolidated company office in Rossland. All receive deserved promotions.
A readable notice describes a football related concert in Morley Hall on Monday in July with a promised entertainment lineup. Tickets are available from Bredge Tom Climie or Robt Aguas. The Meyie football team is lining up matches against various foes. Any vandalism or misuse of timber fines are noted for enforcement.
An unclear passage discusses remarks attributed to the Prince of Wales and the King’s representation. It notes building, miles, and a provincial service, with hints of a compliment to the provinces for able service, though details remain garbled.
Work on the OPTs site between Feild and Meetor advances in tunnel planning. The project aims to finish the Big Hill graded area, with crews Wren dy and Macrunsall doubling equipment. Expected completion by Now Yelle'd Day for trains to pass through the line and under the approaches to the long bores from earth and west.
A Magic teacher asks a shy pupil to compose a brief essay about the days of the week. The pupil’s piece lists Monday through Sunday with misspelled names and garbled events. The output reflects a schoolroom exercise with fractured spelling and unclear details.
Pamily Reynion describes a gathering or event with names and places that appear garbled and difficult to parse. The readable elements include references to people and locations such as Harcula Deswrluet, Lowlivitte, Quebor, Mrs, Winnepes, and Wallwon among others, suggesting a familial or community notice with unclear details.
Local report notes Sam Epeers wed S A Synery in Craton amid a formal ceremony. Attendees observed a brief service at the tavern venue with family and friends present. A follow up reception is planned near Meetand.
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