Fidelity property near Silverton shows strong ore leads
The Fidelity mine near Silverton and New Denver, discovered less than a year ago by Frank Byron, and owned by Byron, Holts, and Arthur Williamson, has shipped over 100 tons of high grade ore. Development includes three tunnels, a winze, and several drifts revealing a broad vein with substantial ore and high silver values, including lead and occasional zinc. The owners are praised for rapid development and quality results.
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Silverton
Fidelity
Frank Byron
F. L. Holts
Arthur Williamson
New Denver
Slocan Lake
Kin Taunpe
Sinze
Slocan Mines Send Ore Samples to Freiberg University
McNaught shipped ore samples from Slocan district to Freiberg University in Germany in response to a letter from M H Schmidt. Schmidt, a leading mining figure, praises Slocan as the best mining camp. Samples from many Slocan mines were sent, including Wakefield Fidelity Silver Nugget Ruth Idaho Fairy Queen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A, McNaught
Freiberg University
Freiberg
Germany
M. H. Schmidt
Anecortes
Schmidt
McNaught
America
Slocan
Alpha
Vancouver
Comstock
Fisher Maiden
Ottarwa
Mountain Chief
Emily Edith
Cascade
Mollie Hughes
Kalispell
Galena Farm
Slocan Star
Noble Hive
Payne
Prescott
California
Anger
Saddle Rock
Cameronian
Kilo
Susan Group
Queen Bess meeting discusses ore profits and smelting costs
The Queen Bess Proprietary company held its last ordinary meeting in London on February 17. The chairman reported £3,480 net profits from ore shipments, enough for a dividend, while freight and smelting charges dominated discussion. Directors weighed options to treat ore in Canada or the United States and noted potential US government influence and foreign competition risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Bess Proprietary Company, Limited
London
England
Needham
May
Canada
United States
Kootenaian
Ruth wine declares three shillings dividend per share
The Ruth wine has declared a dividend of three shillings a share. The cyanide plant at the Foro mine, Nelson, is being installed and will have a capacity of 50 tons per day. An old creek bed was encountered at Galena Mines, leading Supt Fraser to suspend operations at that point.
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Ruth
Foro
Nelson
Galena
Fraser
Mining Records Form Slocan District Transactions
Complete weekly mining entries list New Denver-Locations and Blocan City-Locations with March dates. Includes transfers, assessments, and certificate of improvements for mines and claims, along with a satirical maritime note on marriage dowries and suitors from the Wetaskiwin Free Lance.
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Slocan Mining
New Denver
Arab
Carpenter
Alex Newhans
Gray Fox
Same
Oldf
Ringwood
North Comet
Eight Mile
J. D. Reed
Marion
Silver Cord
Blizzard
Mollie
Echo’ Hillside
J_C A Little Widow Fraction
Kinkura
Tryon
Pinto
Chas A Gardner
Jus M M Benedum
John N Nuno
Tan
Mollie Hughes
Real Idea
Thea
Elnathan
Kinkora
HE McCarvello
Felix Hughes
Wm H Sandiford
RH H Alexander
P of A
Mary E Bragdon
Henry Sherran
Herman Clever
Blocan City
Chester
Beemish
Premium
Neil McMillan
Madge
Black Prince
Dondae
Knox Robbery Case Heard Against McDonald and Walker
J A McDonald and Duke Walker faced Police Magistrate Lilly on a Knox Bros jewelry store robbery charge. Walker testified he entered the open shop, was threatened, and helped move and hide jewelry before McDonald allegedly led the incident and took items to a hiding place. McDonald denied acts of London origin and claimed alibi, with proceedings adjourned for trial at the next assizes.
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J. A. McDonald
Duke Walker
Lilly
Knox Bros
Walker
Sixth Street
Knox’s
McDonald
Knox
Bolander
Crow's Nest
New Denver
London
Mr. Sproat
Herb
H. Knox
E. M. Briedle
Sandon
Denver
Nelson
Local notes from Vernon to Sandon and beyond
Grant Thorburn visits Vernon and James Cameron travels to Sandon. A. Alexander of Sandon notes a Monday town call. W. Hunter trips to Sandon on Thursday. Dave Bremner arrives from Calgary last Saturday. Recorder Sproat named Gold Commissioner. Miss Williamson comes from New Denver last Thursday and returns from Vancouver on Saturday. H. M. Fullerton of Brantford Ontario stays at the Victoria on Tuesday. Silverton Drug Store advertises seeds and compasses. Ada Johnson and Mrs Barclay are mentioned in a courthouse scene.
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H. M. Fullerton
Brantford
Ont
Victoria
Miss Williamson
Vancouver
McDonald
Ada Johnson
New Denver
Trial committal and bail denial amid testimony confusion
Walker's damaging evidence prompts McDonald’s committal for trial at the next assizes. The judge refuses bail, noting McDonald's silence may hide questions he fears to hear. A fire at O T Cross residence Sunday caused roof damage but no major loss after bucket brigades.
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Walker
McDonald
Nelson
O. T. Cross
Work Wanted Sparks Lake Ave Road Improvement Call
A letter argues that volunteer labor cut on Lake Ave shows what citizens could achieve by dedicating a day to road work. It criticizes the town for not organizing volunteers and urges a competent overseer to coordinate efforts before May 24. The piece stresses urgency to presentable the main street quickly.
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Lake Ave
Townrite Company
Spasnodis
Rumor on Martin's BC political path denied
A Free Press reporter is told by a friend of Mr. Joseph Martin that reports of him publishing from Ottawa are false. The friend says Martin will enter British Columbia politics, join Hon Mr Turner s cabinet as Attorney General, and run for the city of Vancouver. The speaker declines to be named but asserts the statement is true.
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Wetaskiwin Free Lance
Joseph Martin
Free Press
Theumoré
Martin
Ottawa
British Columbia
Tunner
Vancouver
A Merry Gathering at Mrs Barclay’s Home
A progressive whist party was held Wednesday night at Mrs Barclay’s home. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all. F F Liebscher won the honors and W W Bouch captured the bobtail prize for skillful play.
Falconer Tied To Letter Critical Of Judge Spinks
J H Falconer organizer for the I O F faces concern as his name appears with a letter denouncing Judge Spinks of Vernon. The report notes Falconer blends politics and forestry in an unexpected way.
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J. H. Falconer
Spinks of
Vernon
Falconer
Local notes speak of moves and arrivals in Silverton area
Tom A Cox left for the coast to take a new position. Jim Bowes has trees planted at the Victoria Hotel. A F Henning and family depart for San Francisco. George Currie and Miss Anderson visit from New Denver. Angus McLean returns from an Eastern trip. Malcolm Benton resigns as Currie foreman. J McIntyre at the wharf repairs. Divine service at Silverton church next Sunday at 8. George Fairbairn returns from Brodie. W Fogerty, Silver Tip, goes prospecting on Colville. Rossland Trade Council condemns Mongolian labor and calls boycotts. Percy Wilkinson passes through to Nelson and plans to reside there. George McDonald to Kalispell. convalescent, returns to mine. J A McDonald homecoming draws crowds at New Denver. Miss Maud Robinson of Revelstoke shot. foot amputated. Stege & Avison to reopen Newmarket Hotel in New Denver Monday. Ross Thorburn visits from Comstock. not an equestrian. Hugh Brady returns from Nelson.
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Tom A. Cox
Coast
Jim Bowes
Victoria Hotel
A.F Henning
San Francisco
Malcolm Benton
The
Currie
Silverton
J. McIntyre
Messrs
Stege & Avison
Newmarket
New Denver
Ross Thorburn
Comatock
Ross
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Freiserg
J.C. Judd
Oulcry Ob TuPadass
Queen Bess
Mining Records
Juno Assizes
St. James Hotel
Grant Thorburn
James Cameron
Dr. Fox
A. Alexander
W. Hunter
Silverton Drug Store
Dave Bremner
Calgary
Recorder Sproat
George Currie
Miss Anderson
Angus McLean
Ing
Geo. Fairbairn
Brodie
Cal
W. Fogerty
Silver Tip
Colville Reservation
Rossland Trade & Labor Council
Percy Wilkinson
Percy
George McDonald
Kaligpelli Mont
J.A. McDonald
Maud Robinson
Revelatoire
Skene
Hugh Brady
Liebscher
the Tailor
Lake View Avenue
Silverton, B.C
M. M. Benedum
Thorburn
Grant Thorburn, Pupple
Hotel Victoria
Tarmmei Bowes Prop
Kootenays
Steamboat Landing
B. C
Lakeview Hotel
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