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Moyie Leader

Location

Moyie, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jun 12, 1909

Page

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Mining News From Moyie Reflects Promising Outlook

The Moyie meetings of Society Girl Mining Co and Aurora Mining & Milling Co elected new boards led by C. O. Farrell and W J Eltham respectively. The Society Girl tunnel reaches 600 feet with ore expected at 900 feet as 300,000 shares are represented. Management shifts include M H Dimuck replacing W J Eltham. The report notes Jack Johnson’s victory in Australia and relates it to local sentiment.

The Society Girl Mining Company, Limited Aurora Mining& Milling Company, Limited Moyie Society Girl Company Farrell Do A. ‘Acral Philip” Congrad Milton Moser Moyle Rossland Harvey Granbrook McBride Areacher Okaubeou John Tavish Tavish and “Pyf. Johnston Eltham M—H. Dimuck

Miners, Cups, and Curio Tales From Moyie to Nelson

Local notes report an eight thousand dollar Nugget mine gold theft, a junior baseball cup contest staged by P J Smyth in Moyle Cranbrook, and a Dominion Day series at Moyie. Also mentioned are church synod actions in Nelson warning confetti, a 4000 year old Mason apron in Tacoma, flood damage delaying rail service on Rosebery and Sandon, and visitors Mr. Jacobs and crew touring Moyle and the St Eugene mill.

P. J. Smyth Moyle and Cranbrook Moyie W. H. Wilson Tacoma Wad F. Jacobs Esginewing and Mining Journal of New York Mining Journal London England Wasters Canadian Mining Institute Moyle St. Eugene Jacobs W. H. Laird

No Trace of Body in Narrows Drowning Case

No trace of Charlie Diamond has been found after he drowned near the Narrows. Rescue efforts with over 200 pounds of dynamite have dragged the water despite strong current and high water. Diamond, 18, and his brother Charlie Diamond, 49, were born in Houston County Minnesota and worked together on the Main Line of the P. J. during its construction. Charlie Diamond is now a propane merchant in the Weasstabiee valley.

Chas Diamond Dininongy P. i Weasstabiee Valley

FinEst Kind Ballast Tale From Fractured OCR

Fragmentary OCR text describes ballast and water percolation through rock with scattered phrases. It mentions a coach, spouts, cracks, and particles, but the excerpt is garbled and lacks clear events or people.

Hume

Mayie Praised by Hawthorne as Best Camp in Kootenays

F B Hawthorne traveling representative of Hudson's Bay and Kootenay Cigar company asserts Mayie is the best camp for its size in the Kootenays. He promises serious follow through rather than empty talk.

F.B Hawthorne Hudson'y Bay Compsny Kootenay

A Good Payday Sparks Busy Month-End Accounting

Readers described as people rushing to balance their monthly accounts on a payday with bustling activity and the sense of a routine financial close. The scene reflected typical workweek momentum as shoppers and workers wrapped up duties.

Odd Fellows Hall and Opera House Building Meeting

The Odd Fellows hall and opera house committee will not issue the contract until after next Tuesday's meeting. Several small matters remain to be settled and good attendance is requested. A social session with ice cream and refreshments will follow the regular business.

Odd: Fellows’ Hall Opera’ Louse Thesday

Baseball Today in Cranbrook Spotlight

An interesting game is lined up this evening between the Moagie and Cranbrook teams in Cranbrook on the river. A crowd will attend at 5:10 p.m. and plan to return home later tonight.

Cranbrook Moagie

New Office for Aurora Mining & Milling Company

Arrangements made for W. L. Reid to assume the secretaryship of the Aurora Mining and Milling company. The company's office will thereafter be located in Mr Reid's office.

W. L. Reid Aurora Mining & Milling Company Mr. Reid

Premier McBride Plans Interior Province Visit

The report says Premier McBride will visit the province's interior this month, with emphasis on touring key sites and meeting local leaders. Official aides have not detailed dates or exact stops.

McBride

Marcus Martin Marries Margaret Vicent in Quiet Jims 10th

The Nelson Daily News reports a quiet wedding at St Pauls Church Moyie where Marcus Martin of Moyie wed Mrs. Margaret Vicent of Phoenix. The couple will reside in Moyie after the ceremony conducted by Rev J T Ferguson.

Nelson Daily News Jims J. T., Ferguson St Paul's Ianse Marcus Martin Moyie Margaret Vicent Phoenix Moyié

Train schedule updates affect Moyie and Spokane routes

The local train timetable was altered. Westbound arrivals at Moyie are now 12 07 PM and eastbound at 2 23 PM. Spokane International trains now stop only as far as Beavers Ferry, with express to Moyie and other points announced on the flyer.

Moyie Beavers Ferry

A Credit to the Town Opens New Store Fixtures

E G Gwynne reports a thoroughly renovated shop opened this week with new fittings. The store is described as a swell, heritage-minded addition to the town. Fo represents Moyle as agent for Hazelwoodce cream.

Gwynne

Home From the East Visit Recalls Multiple Canadian Cities

A. P. Macdonald and wife returned yesterday from the East after visiting Ottawa Toronto Montreal and Moncton.

A. P. Macdonald Enst Ottawa Toronto Montreal Moncton

Committees at Work and Store Opens Noted in Local Ledger

The piece reports on a grounds committee nearing completion of preparations for an event with booths and prizes. It notes a Smyth challenge cup, prize dances, and a special train service between Aldridge and Cranbrook with morning and evening trips to transport attendees. A vestry vote meeting is slated for Monday at 7 30. Keniael and Victoria Street run counters and refreshment offerings with modern goods. prospects are described as excellent.

Cranbrook Aldridge Nlew Keniael Victoria Street

Preacher Faces Removal as Liquor License Petition Grows

Oruston Review notes Rev Scott and P R Godfrey in a dispute over a wholesale liquor license. A petition opposing Godfrey seeks to block the license and relocate the preacher, while a counter petition demands Rev Scott's immediate removal. The issue centers on licensing in the Mercantila Block area and tensions in Western Canada.

Oruston Scott P. R. Godfrey

Art sale honor reflects generous patronage at Morley Hall

A Catholic social at Morley Hall hosted by Mrs Therman and Mrs J B Farrell drew generous patronage on Thursday. An ample sum was realized from the event, featuring an ice cream and strawberry social poster and a painting created by Mrs Farrell.

Morley Hall Adios

New Bank Manager and Woman Speaker Set for Newark Event

The Imperial Bank of Newark announces a new manager from Moyie to lead Willabeth Gurley yriynn and Araneho branches. A noted lecturer from Joveey, she will appear at Mor e Golden on Tuesday evening July 20 under the Minors union auspices. Her talk titled The Advent of Women To Industry highlights a rising female leadership theme.

AV. Ieade Willabeth Gurley Yriynn Araneho Imperial Bank Newark New Canada i Moyie Joveey More Golden Minors Union

Co-Operative Manager Builds New North Victoria Home

Edisto Bergland, manager of the Co-Operative store, has begun construction on his new residence on North Victoria Street in Ibis, featuring a veranda.

Edisto Bergland Co-Operative North Victoria Street

Assizes Postponed Again for Long Building Work

Assizes to be held at Furie postponed for a third time. The Long Building opposite Rootenay is delayed. work on P. G. Long’s new hotel was halted due to illness of Mr. Justice Martis.

Furie P. G. Long Rootenay Justice Martis

Sunday School Picnic Today at Aldridge

The Sunday school children of the Presbyterian church are having a picnic at Aldridge today.

The Presbyterian Church Aldridge

Safe for Bank Crated to Bank in Canada Heist

A four ton safe was moved via tram yesterday to the Imperial Bank of Canada and reportedly transported to a location for vault work. No injuries reported. Local police investigate the incident as a likely security breach and theft attempt.

Imperial Bank of Canada

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