Ore Tunnel and Shaft Work At Humbolt Claim Near Silverton
The Humbolt claim near Silverton shows active development by Messrs. Dye and Otto with a tunnel over 140 feet long and a crosscut advancing. They report a rich ore body with galena showing on surface dirt and a potential to ship clean ore as ground sluicing plans proceed. The claim lies in the Sandon formation with a northeast strike and north dip, suggesting a major mining prospect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs.dy & Otto
Ander
Silverton
Hes
Neouver Group
Loorna Doone Im
Liege
Sandonate
Sis
MR Green's Mission to Secure Waggon Road for Kaslo
Robert F. Green travels to Victoria as Kaslo’s special delegate to press the Public Works Minister on building a waggon road up Kaslo creek. The city offers 10 000 dollars to start, contingent on a matching government grant within five years. The route would run from the Montegama mine past the B A Silver Bell and Silver Bear to Kaslo, aiding the Joker Group with a $260 000 development push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Green
Victoria
Kaslo
Kaslo Creek
Montegama
Silver Bell
Silver Bear
Joker Group
Derby Group
Mountain Chief mine report near New Denver
Mining locals note the Mountain Chief mine near New Denver below the California claim showing ore in place after tunnel progress. J J O Rielly completes Burnside claim survey on Four Mile creek below Wakefield Mines association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slovan
Mountain Chief
California
New Denver
Ralph Gillette
Hamilton Group
Hamilton
J. J. O'Rielly
Burnside
Four Mile Creek
Wakefield Mines
Mining and Rail Promises Boost Kaslo Nelson Area
The report notes a millsite and tramway terminus planned to anchor a new railroad into Lardo, reviving local hopes. A Prescott district deal transfers stakes to Chas A. Mariner and Josh McNauglit, with work to start when conditions permit. G. H. Dawson, owner of the Essex Group, returns from Montreal to resume mining after snow and slides delay access and quillings are planned for summer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lardo
Kaslo
Nelson
Four Mile Creek
Chas A. Mariner
Josh McNauglit
Prescott V'Sion
N. F. McNauglit
H. Brady
W. McKinnon
G. H. Dawson
Essex Group
Montreal
Slocan Lake Ore Shipment Details
Shipment of ore from Slocan Lake points through the ore-gen week, starting Jan 1, 1899, from Bosan Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocan Lake
Hard Luck Robbery Near Roaland City Limits
A roving traveler carrying a valise with handkerchiefs and a revolver was robbed near Roaland city limits. A Roslinder snatched the valise in minutes, leaving the victim bereft of his handkerchiefs and gun and unable to pursue the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilverton
Ity
Roaland
Public Notice: Silverton School District Trustees Election
A notice announces the Silverton School District comprising land within a three mile radius of the Victoria Hotel. An election is set for Saturday May 6 to choose three trustees for the coming year. Existing trustees Bowes and McKinnon are urged to seek re election with a third trustee to be elected. All resident householders or freeholders may vote except Chinese and Indians. Balloting at the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Victoria Hotel
Piven
Messrs Bowes and
McKinnon
Celebration preps for exciting Caledonian day
The Celebration Committee previews a busy 24th program with Caledonian sports expected to draw top athletes from the Kootenays. Entries pour in as the secretary notes strong interest and a famous Gusty of Ban- is among anticipated watch race competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kootenays
Local Horse Races Set Amid Seven Challengers
Don and Dill of Kustoia backers Sundonites prepare to challenge in a running event at Campbell or Thompson of Neldon. The hundred yard dash is the featured race with about 50 yards of neighborhood proximity. The Free for all promises excitement as fat horses are expected to race for substantial prizes. Local race for Slocan horses marks a highlight with Silverton likely to enter three. The track is rated good and grading is planned at the north, with the Miners Union overseeing the Drifting Contest ensuring a successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Don
Dill
Kusto Ia
Guaty
Eiter
Neldon
Aporta
Silverton
Mining Mangers and Deputies Change Posts
Patterson, Wake fell mine manager, returns from Victoria on Wednesday. Constable Forbes to be moved from Three Forks to Slocan Lake. Van Goblina, Emily Edith mine worker, departs for Chicezo. L Biggs and M Grady travel to Twelve Mile for a few hunting days. Chas F E Wope of Emily Edith leaves Vancouver home after Manager Rammeli’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. Patterson
Wakefell
Victoria
Forbes
Three Forks
Slocan Lake
van Goblina
Emily Edith
Chicezo L. Biggs
M Grady
Big Juame
Chas F E. Wope
Emily Edith Ming
Rammeli
Vancouver
West Kootenay towns plan rail and civic projects
In West Kootenay notes Nelson will gain a street railway system and a new post office. Silverton and New Denver announce celebrations and civic improvements including a fire hall and a boom era event. London moves to Silverton on the 24th with towns forecasting awakenings and payrolls before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Denver
London
Silverton
New
Denver
Assayers Examinations in British Columbia Announcement
A notice outlines forthcoming assayers examinations for BC practitioners and applicants seeking certificates. It lists sampling tasks, qualitative and quantitative determinations, fire and wet assays, and methods for metals such as copper lead iron nickel zinc and sulfur. Fees include 10 for entrance and 15 for the certificate with examiners named as Provincial Mineralogist, Provincial Assayer and Mr Pellew Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Pellew-Harvey
Minister of Mines
Silverton Gazette Notes and Local Recollections
In Silverton, May approaches with chatter on the Queen's Birthday, gardening, and town events. Palmers join their husband in Rossland. retail merchants light shops with gasoline. jewelry repairs flow to Jacob Dover of Nelson. New Denver merchants eye early near closing. Wm Hunter booms into Pour Mile creek safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Palmer
Rossland
Silverton
New Denver
Hunter
Pour Mile Creek
W. J. Twiss
Kaslo
Twiss
Senate
The
Ten
Mills
Crow’s Nest Pass
Ore shipment boosts shout for Slocan region
Not our fault. Sivertostan serves the Slocan Lake district and over 1000 tons of ore have gone to shipping this season for that area and New Denver. The News-Advertiser notes the region deserves wider advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivertostan
Slocan Lake
New Denver
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Unnel and Shaft
the Hembolt
Mr, Green
Bosan Landing
Buena
Sverre
Comstock
Fidelity
Novaday
Vanvorver
Wakefield
Teheee
Celebration News
Miners’ Union
West Kootenay
Ahere
Schwan City
Landon
Niet
Silverton Drug Store
Jiacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
Green
Tle
Tim
Langley
Queen’s — Silverton
Isilverton Townsite
GENT
J. A. M.kinnon & CO
Merchants Silverton
B. C
M. M. Benedoum
Uke
Lakeview Hotel
Aine
Patronise Home Industries
Thariaresaessass
Liebscher
Barry Block
P. Burns & Co
Trail
Ymir
Cascade City
Grand Forks
Sirdar
Midway
Greenwood
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