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Newspaper
Moyie Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
5
The document surveys mineral and wood production in British Columbia with emphasis on copper and coal, rail and energy infrastructure, and employment trends. It discusses government commissions, wage changes, and the potential for policy to stabilize supply, sustain forestry, and foster development across Vancouver Island and other districts, noting anticipated spring activity and future industrial plans.
J. A. Dewar, manager of several mills for Porto Rico Lumber, has spent two to three days in Moyie reviewing local mill affairs. Dewar, an authority on lumber, predicts a busy season for those in the business.
A large delegation of Cranbrook Odd Fellows will visit Moxie next Tuesday evening for the lodge’s regular meeting. The visiting degree team will confer the first degree, followed by a social session and lunch. Members are urged to attend. A note mentions Metcall, Sharp and Stapird in attendance.
Jack Moore appeared before the justice of the peace yesterday on a charge of assault and battery. He had created a disturbance in a house north of town. Moore was sentenced to 39 days and was taken to Cranbrook to serve his time.
An upcoming paper by Reverend Boulton will be read on Monday with a debate planned a week later. The subject is Resolved: N cathe Rak WT McCree, VWouns A. Bo Macdonald, Dan McDonald, and Job Taylor participate in the discussion on ownership and governance.
A 40 foot wide and 200 foot long ore chute has been opened at the 2000 foot level of the St Hagens mine. Reported as one of the most important strikes, it confirms ore bodies extend downward, signaling potential for richer yields.
West bound trains ran 7 to 19 hours late this week due to a bridge incident near St Marys Alberta. Delays were caused by a Burlington off a high bridge near St Marys, Calgary arrangements handled the rerouting and timing adjustments.
Marpole, son of R. Manpole, a general executive agent of the O. P. Pacific division, perished today when a fire destroyed his limo at a savage scene near Nicolas Beauel of the GP It. The report notes the fatal blaze and the loss of life in the accident.
A Michigan family endorses Charberlaiy Cough remedy for children. Mr Le J Woodbury of Win ing notes its effectiveness for colds and croup and says they enjoy recommending it. Product sold by Meyie Deng & Siablonary Company.
El White the superintendent of the Se Cranbrook area visited on Saturday and Sunday. Bob Taylor of Moyesta is in town for medical treatment in hospital. W J Atchison recovering in hospital after a bout of pneumonia. A new partnership formed between Thomas T. Briotie of Fort Steele and H Y Parker of Cranbrook, both noted land surveyor and civil engineer respectively.
A fragmented report notes Abad Tidian’s trial in Cranbrook on assault charges involving a white man with an axe. An interpreter relays the chief’s response praising peace between Tydian and white settlers, while warning of prison if further crimes occur.
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