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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1899
Page
4
Readers note subscription reminders to be on the voters list and that all British male subjects twenty one years old are eligible. Commentary discusses teaching in BC, market stringency, a wave of marriage among teachers, mine wage issues, and a stance against Chinese workers in mines amid political pressure.
Miss A M Machar in Montreal Witness invokes the chorus from sea to sea praising Canada Forever. The remark appears in a piece reflecting national sentiment with emphasis on the maple leaf anthem heritage.
The piece condemns mine managers in British Columbia who block fair trial of the eight hour system. It cites managers' lack of mining expertise and undue influence, praises W A Clark James K. Moe and H O Chambers endorsing the eight hour policy, and mocks opposition leaders and press for political resilience.
Complete weekly tally of mining trapane ions across Slocan Division with numerous entries by mine and interpreter names. The document catalogs locations such as New Denver, Four Mile, Slocan Lake, and Silverton, along with associated personnel and ore shipment notes ending with a conspectus of ore concentrations and destinations.
Notices by agents for Bradshaw and others in the Slocan City mining division West Kootenay District announce sixty day periods to apply for Certificates of Improvements to seek Crown Grants. Claims named include North Exenance Five von on Dayton Creek joining Silver Plate, Lucky Jack on Summit of Pass Creek, and Ruvstler and Rockland on Eight Mile Creek. Dated June 12 15 and 17 1899.
W D McGregor announces an application to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to purchase a 160 acre tract four miles east of Slocan River on Lemon Creek at the mouth of the First North Fork in West Kootenay District. The land is described by a 160 acre parcel with specified boundary directions and flagpost at McGregor's NE corner. Dated June 30 1899.
Over the past month roughly thirty Silverton residents submitted applications for a program or opportunity. The turnout signals growing local interest and potential uptake in the ongoing initiative.
Applicant plans to seek permission from the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to buy a 60 acre parcel described as starting at J. M. McGregor's N. W. corner four miles east of Slocan River on Temon Creek. The deed runs south 40 chains east 40 chains south 40 chains and back to the beginning, with the date June 1899.
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