Mining Men From the East Inspect Silverton Properties
A party of Montreal mining men registered at the Selkirk hotel includes F T Beigne L J Beigne W Strachans Bernard McDonald and W H Jeffreys with Percy Dickenson of Dickenson Felt Slocan City. They plan examinations of the L H wine on Red Mountain and the Surprise on Four Mile and recently toured the Noonday mine. The Queen Friction claim shows a vertical vein with rich mineral, suggesting potential pay ore. the site near the lake shore allows direct transfer to CP Railway steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Selkirk Ilotel
F.T. Beigne
L. J. Beigne
W. Strachans
Bernard McDonald
W. H. Jeffreys
Percy Dickenson
Dickenson & Felt
Slocan City
Mr. Felt
Silverton
L. H
Red Mountain
Four Mile
Ttis
C. P. It
BE. J. Felt
Slocan lOi
Felt
Shipments Report From Lake Mines This Week
One hundred forty tons total arm shipments from the Lake last week. The Enterprise Mine at Ten Mile sent out 80 tons from Enterprise Landing, a well developed property positioned for large steady shipments when the line restarts. Friday's output was 60 tons from the Nounday mine at Silverton, the sole active shipper there, continuing through the lockout and earning profits for owners while others shut down amid political sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Ten Mile
Enterprise Landing
Silverton
Wisteken
Miners Imported From Sudbury Join Strikers at Ymir
The Newton District Miners Association imported eleven Sudbury miners on a six month contract to the Ymir mine. After less than a week all but two joined the strike. The association offered to hire 500 Sudbury miners if possible. Ontario reputational limits noted. Sudbury miners aware of a dispute between mine managers and BC workers deterring arrivals. Expects more men to arrive on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netwon
Sudbury
Ymir
Firin
Ontario
British Col Untia
Marion prospect bonded by David King for Toronto buyers
The Marion Silver Mountain prospect, bonded by David King for Toronto investors, is owned by A. McInnis, Alex Sproat, C. J. Matino, and Geo Alexander. Development began last summer with four ore carloads shipped. King will control the property and four men are currently employed awaiting further work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
David + King
Toronto
A. McInnis
Alex Sproat
C. J. Matino
Geo Alexander
King
Noonday Mine described near Silverton in Slocan district
The Noonday mine near Silverton sits one mile from town at about 800 feet above the lake on the Galena Farm Flats adjoining the Galena Mines Group. J M Benedum and partners bought a $55,000 bond, explored a tunnel, and opened a ledge 6 to 8 feet wide with pay streaks from 18 inches to 5 feet. The ore is rich, carrying silver, zinc, copper, and native silver, with shipments of 449 tons of clean ore already sent and substantial concentrating ore on the dump. Electric improvements, a wagon road, and mine buildings accompany active operations employing about 40 miners. The article also notes other local mining activity and regional industry updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus SiVer Tostan
Silverton
Galena
J M. M. Benedum
Andy
J. H. Stewart
Crome
Seo Tmenerd
Wievein
Sondon
J. H Stewart
A. Stewart
J. M. M. Benedum
The Loyal Layout Local Notes and Events
Mrs Barclay returns from Halcyon Springs and new residents move in. F L Christie will visit Selkirk Hotel Fridays for services. T J Lawrence joins Ross Thorburn at Silverton Laundry. Dance by Football Club affected by Sandonites absence. Ran don vs Silverton match postponed. draw to be replayed. Visitors at Nelson rink, Verbal mishaps aside. J M Benedum travels to West Virginia after fifteen years. School reopenings delayed. new teacher Miss Duncan from Victoria arrives Monday. Jewelry repairs routed through Jacob Dover with one year guarantee. Professor Paul Benson and two assistants gave a lively show at McKinnon’s Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. M Benedum
Atrip
West Virginia
Mr. Benedum
Silverton
Silverton Drug Store
Jacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
No need to raise the poll tax in Victoria city
B C Workman notes a large influx of Chinese and Japanese visitors landing in Victoria from the eight fifty one and thirty eight arrivals. He warns that continued immigration could lead visitors to describe Victoria as a city of whites quarters and suggest a segregated viewing of sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Our City
A Family Reunion in Fredericton Gleaner Note
The Fredericton Gleaner reports a happy family reunion at Mrs Chas Whittaker’s home to bid farewell to Grant Thorburn and his wife who visit from Silverton. Relatives from the Thorburn and Biggs families, Cropley Richards Hawkins and Fowler join the gathering in a warm send off before their Westward departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericton
N. B
Chas Whittaker
Grant Thorburn
Whittaker
Silverton
Robert Thorburn
Mra Whittaker
H. A. Cropley
Daniel Richards
City
Elijah Hawkins
Centreville
Robert Biggs
Stanley
Jane Matheson
Joseph Thorburn
J. D. Fowler
West
Mrs Thorburn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hille and Towns
Vancouver
P. Clune
Frank Ryan
Ed. Stewart
Wakefeld
Larry Knowles
N F McNaught
Minnesota Silver Co
London
New Denver
Spokane Chronicle
Freddie
Spokane
Caine
Revelstoke Herald
CT Evéy
Amerias
Continent
Ane
Kansas
Bois
Will M. Yates
Yates
Nelson Miner
The
Nelson Tribune
Tribune
Miner
C. P R
Gliscow
Bert Galbick
F.L. Christie
Sondon B. C
Selkirk Hotel
T J Lawrence
Ross Thorburn
Mrs. Criddle
E. Criddle
Wakefield
England
Mi. Criddle
Randon
Landon
Cirena
Nelaon
May Gertrude Duncan
Paul Benson
McKinnon’s Hall
J. A. McKinnon & CO. General Merchants
Silverton, B. C
B. C. Workman
M. M. Benedum
Silverton, B.C
Lakeview Hotel
Gap
Patronise Home Industries
Mtrtraa
REESE
Liebscher
Barry Block
Silverton, 1. C
P. Burns &Co
NeLson
Trail
Kaslo
Cascade City
Grand Forks
Sirdar
Midway
Greenwood
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!