Rockland mining deal outlined near Silverton
Spokane Chronicle reports on the Rockland group of mining claims five miles from Silverton on Hibst Mile creek. Graves Indicate secured the property two years ago and formed a company. British Columbia incorporation is planned to finalize the transaction. Development shows a rich copper and gold blend, with a large ore body warranting a smelter pending adequate development.
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Rockland Group
Spokane Chronicle
Silverton
Hivst Mile Creek
British Columbia
Thea
British
Connbia
Iraves Syndicate
Judge Spinks
Frank Watsa
Mining Locals Report Active Tunneling and Shipments
Contractors in the Hewitt lower tunnel advanced 47 feet in the week while J Tinling finished the first 100 feet of his Canadian Group contract. A Marion crew will be dispatched to restart active development. J M McGregor PTS operates a Red Mountain camp for survey work. Landon ore shipments totaled 146 tons with Payne and Slocan Star each at 68 tons and American Boy at 20. Benedam reported good ore on Hoo loo claims but uncertain longevity. Lee Chisholm visits from the Enter prise as the concentrator nears trial run. A Last Chance tram timber station was destroyed by fire last week, with unknown cause. A car of ore left the Bo ain Inet Saturday, their first shipment in months, improving prospects. Washington shipments under new manager John J Retallack marked a notable event. Rumors circulate of a $25 000 syndicate interest in the estate of the late Martin Diwir. A Cariboo guich forest fire spread until rain helped extinguish it. Vincouver and Wakefield watchmen endured tension until rain quelled the blaze. Silver Band Grain work paused as Smith seeks guidance from colleagues. Red Mountain road construction prompts Smith to push development. The Minnesota mill aerial tram at Sandon suffered a major wreck. repairs underway after buckets broke loose and the lower terminal counted out.
Made Good Locations in Windermere Windermere W Kyte Returns From Prospecting
Windermere veteran W. Kyte returned from the Windermere country after weeks of prospecting. He reports showing gold copper and auriferous galena at Toby creek with several locations made. The Paradise property remains the district's principal mine. Limited transportation hampers mining activity as Kyte traveled from Toby creek to Argenta in a three day trek carrying supplies.
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W. Kyte
Windermere
Toby Creek
Lardeau
Kyte
Argenta
Fisher Maiden Group Poised to Resume Shipments at Laportart Strike
The Fisher Maiden Group plans to rework with a full crew after a major strike at Laportart, eight feet of rich dry ore valued at 126 ounces of silver per ton. J. K. Clark oversees construction of new mine buildings and aims to restore shipping status, boosting local business as Silverton becomes the hub for supplies and crews.
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Four Mile
British Columbia
J. K. Clark
Or Pear
Fisher Maiden
Silverton
Substantial Ore Shipments From Slocan Lake Rise
Ore shipments from Slocan Lake are set to exceed last year with 4806 tons sent so far in 1899 compared to 4930 total in 1898. Monthly producers Arlington Nelson smelter Enterprise Hewitt Bosun and smaller properties are expected to push year end totals well above 10 000 tons. This week 260 tons were shipped with Bosun 40 Hewitt 90 Arlington 110 and Enterprise 20 tons.
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Slocan Lake
Arlington
Slocan
Nelson
Hewitt
Bosun
Enterprise
Valentins Ship Mentions Four Mile Crook Rail Link
The Valentina Group aims to become a steady shipper after finishing the trail to the Four Mile crook head. The property has extensive development with rich silver ore bodies in two large wall defined veins and is tied to a trunk trail for shipment to the smelter.
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Four Mile
Valentina Group
Valentine
Smelier
Metal Market Note Documenting Spot Prices
The Metal Market report from New York on August 29 records copper at 1650 and silver at 583 and notes lead quotations near 4876 at close. The English lead price sits around 8 12s 6d and silver at 267d with a gap noted for English brokerage.
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New York
Min ‘ Ae
Noon day Curley Mines Eyes Liquidation By Shareholders
A meeting of Noon day Curley Mines Limited shareholders in Silverton is set for next week to decide on voluntary liquidation. The firm has tangled affairs and months of inactivity, owes several thousand dollars, and holds a quarter interest in the Noon day and Curley mineral claims plus a non-elapsing bond on the other three quarters. Liquidation could free the claims for development by capital, allowing a new operator to take over.
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Curley Mines, Limited
Silverton
Assa
Curley
Road gang builds Red Mountain wagon road to Eight Mile base
The Red Mountain wagon road, started by the Road gang, nears one mile completed and promises to be the best mountain road in the Slocan. It will branch from the Galena Farm road near Gold creek and reach Red Mountain above the Smith ranch. Over 30 men are employed, housed at James Bowes camp, fed on oyster soup, fresh beef, and mince pie. An Ancient Order of Flies meeting at the boarding house window passed a reformist motion to curb pests.
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Red Mountain
Slocan
Galena Farm
Gold Creek
Smith Ranch
James Bowes
Rumor and Riddles Stir Old-Time Street Talk
A collection of quips and rhymes echoes a playful street discourse about luck, games, and sly political jests. The lines reference William Tell myths, coded warnings, and double meaning about campaign gifts and loyalties in a bygone era.
Four Leaf Clover Lyrics From Ella Higginson Poem
A fragment from Ella Higginson in the Boston Transcripts describes a place where four leaf clovers grow. It praises hope faith love and luck and urges effort and patience to find the favored patch.
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Ella Higgingon
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