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_ Beaverdell, fifty miles west of Greenwood, is the scene of great mining activity right now and a record output will be made this year. Development is well under way on the Sally group of the Wallace Mountain Mines, Ltd., and it is ex pected that this property will very soon appear on the shipping’ list. Ed. Nordman is in charge of a crew of about 18 men. The Wellington, on which a re cent strike was made, ‘shipped aiar load of high grade ire last week to Trail. This mine is operated’ by a Greenwood syndicate and present in dications point to it becoming” a regular shipper. Six men are employed. The Bell employs 18 men and this property is looking better’ than ever. So far this year 76 tons of high grade ore have been shipped to Trail. The Beaverdell Mines are drifting to catch the Duncan lead and should encounter it in a very short time. Gus Timbermister is in charge. Harry Nash is driving a tunne under contract on the Black Diamond. ‘A small lead was encountered carry ing good values. The Chrystler Syndicate, of Pen ticton, are installing machinery on the Highland Lass and Highland Fraction Homer Wells and Hugh Mc Gillivray are. doing some ‘develop ment work on the Gold Drop. ‘ —A-crew-is drifting_on_the_Revenge. and it is the intention of the operators to install machinery,” A. McQueen is developing his property across the Kettle -river south of Beaverdell. The Beaver Silver Mines, Ltd., a Victoria company, is operating the Beaver. A number of men are working on a claim near‘ B. -W- Bubar’s ranch. The Rambler ‘is being worked by Rambo, Carpenter and partner. The Tiger is expected to resume under new management. A tunnel is being driven under contract on the Bounty.
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Fernie Ledge
Fernie, British Columbia, CA
Thu, Feb 25, 1926
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