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Newspaper
Moyie Leader
Location
Moyie, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1909
Page
1
A deal of notable importance transfers ownership of the Hotel Kootenay to McTavish and Cameron who have held the property for over two years. Built in 1808 by McMahon Bros and enlarged in 1901, the hotel sits on land reaching 1000 miles by river and shows strong lasting faith in its future.
The piece catalogues the Niksep board of trade activity and regional shipping for fruit vegetables and fish. It notes a Creston strawberry harvest, Vernie Fernie band touring to Italy, and export activity including three million dollars more yearly in lumber and ore shipments to Trail and Bartlesville. It mentions P H Sherman resigning as president of the Western Federation of Miners District 18, effective after successor election.
Dominion Day plans call for arrival around 0 o'clock from Cranbrook, with evening events at Aldridge and Cranbrook grounds. A dagpole will be erected as the centerpiece, and organizers expect large crowds. Admission is 30 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 13.
The Sinior Baseball Cup, also called The Smyth Challenge Cup, will be played fully between Moyie and Cranbrooks junior teams. The cup goes to the team winning three straight games with unlimited matches possible in a single year, and possession passes to the winner until defeated.
Mike Bouner Lins acquires the interests of Wm. Kydd and Pate Hick Houd in the International hotel, joining B. Veyler and Taylors Bouner in the partnership. Planned improvements and an opening ceremony are set for this afternoon and evening at the hotel.
The Kootenay jam factory at Nelson conducts its yearly run with special focus on strawberry production. Capacity reaches 1100 tins per day, signaling strong throughput and planned output for the season.
A fragmentary note reports a new launch for Moyie lake named the sow Inmuch, linked to Teddy Weight and Nelzow, with unclear origin and details. The readable text hints at a local boat addition and community chatter about the craft.
The Cranbrook team defeated Moyie heavily in a drenched afternoon game as Aldridge and Lan led with strong play. Key injuries shuffled lineups with Atkinson replacing Moy’s injured knee. Hillary Afareuat Kemp Chamberlain Marshall and Chamberlain contributed scoring while fans noted the brisk crowd despite the weather. A total of 2505 was listed in ownership details and services donated.
The Creston Review criticized Rev. D W Scott for opposing a wholesale liquor licence for Creston. A lengthy letter from Scott and others was received by the Leader, but not published to avoid involvement. Roy Scott should take up grievances with his home paper.
Cleanup Day Monday urges residents to sweep in front of their homes and rake loose stones. Mr Waale's road crews will haul away debris to finish cleaning up Dowminton Liny.
A major strike rumor circulated this week in Eugene as an important strike was reported in progress. A large ore vein reportedly opened in a mine, described as one of the biggest finds in the region. Local officials and workers awaited confirmation.
Closing of school next Wednesday with exams in progress since Thursday and to be completed by next Tuesday. Examinations will be held as scheduled.
Fragmentary OCR note hints at Kingsgate and Chaims involving owners and Gibsons. It references no large iron expo or clear prospects, but suggests ownership disputes or inquiries amid unclear context. The readable elements imply a local business or property matter with named parties Kingsgate Chaims and Gibsons.
The report estimates damage at 75 000 to repair the Ligh water to the G1st road along the Slocoa branch. Much of the grade is washed away and it will take at least three months to restore it.
The Premier may visit Moyie and South East Kootenay with Hon. Thomas Taylor to speak in Cranbrook on Tuesday and possibly stay to discuss a new school building and other matters before heading to Bapnie on Wednesday.
Hon. R. L. Borden leader of the Conservative party of Canada has sailed for England and will deliver the Dominion Day address in London on July 1.
A Creston Review editor sent a half crate of the season’s first strawberries to the Leader editor as a token of fraternal goodwill. The berries came from the O. J. Wien place and were warmly appreciated by the recipient.
Nalson NewerIarry Brown J SP Moyle and Thomas Elsmore of Moyle town bought blocks ti and Y in the Chapaian subdivision at Exon creek. The three tracts cover 11 20 and 98 8 acres respectively and will be planted as orchards.
A tramway is being built at Aurora to move ora from the tunnel to the lako and onward to the railway for shipment. The chute in the raise has widened considerably in recent days and the tram will be sent Cram for operation with a windlass.
A Moyie team will play the Fernie squad from Crow's Nesby Coal Co office on the Fernie diamond at Aldridge tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock. The game will begin after the noon hour.
R Campbell’s house boat project on the lake progresses toward completion with several applications already received, signaling growing interest in the innovative afloat residence.
Fragmentary local notice indicates Cambrian Mining Company shareholders met on Tuesday July 13 to discuss the future plans of the company and related actions.
Report from Colbalt describes a day of activity with many idle men moving about the town and a crowd pressing forward as workers return. The text notes lingering unrest and a mix of hopeful and weary observers across the streets.
Members of Selkirk Masonic Gidge Nos 55 Moyie plan a Swansea picnic on Thursday in July. Boats depart Moyie town at 2:00 a.m. Program of sports and refreshments arranged. Open to Masons, their wives and children.
A casting of fancy glazed paper has been affixed to the avindsins of the Presbyterian church by improved workmanship. The work was done by C8, Kiu rade, showcasing a neater appearance and enhanced decorative effect for the church windows.
A special prize is offered by Rt Campbell for a boy or girl under L1 years who can play a game. The prize is described as a nickel plated repeating air rifle with 1000 shots capacity and automatic lever action. Judges are the children's sports committee.
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