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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
4
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Silverton will be a great camp after more mines close. Premier Dunsmuir returns from a northern trip as mining strikes near a finish. Heir Apparent travels from Halifax to Victoria amid delays. Lord Strathcona may lead the Joint High Commission. Canada’s stock nears par on the British market. Fifteen businesses in Silverton, six support this paper, others rarely appear.
A jumble of sharp comments targets the Duke of York over the vast money spent entertaining him. The piece vents at the shell man outside the tent and calls for candor. It also parodies fly feet and tick skating, advising bard headed men to sandpaper their heads to save flies from inconvenience.
Ontario based Methodist divines visiting Syracuse fell for a tempting confection that led to a police court and a tumble into a disreputable lodging. A joking hotel registration with fake names escalated as one pastor woke in a shady house and both were later jailed as drunks. They now explain the affair to their flock.
Citizens at the foot of the Lake oppose the label Slocan City and the local paper’s strong reaction. The editor derides the name dispute as foolish, highlighting local contention and editorial stance in Slocan Take.
The article clarifies geographic terms in the Slocan area, noting Slocan Mining Division Slocan Lake Mining Division and Slocan City. It warns residents to expect misnaming unless the town adopts a formal name change affecting river lake crossing and riding designations.
Ore shipments from Slocan Lake for 1899 totaled 8078 tons and 1900 totaled 4930 tons. The current week from Jan 1 1901 lists arrivals at New Denver Marion Frown Bosun Landing Silverton Alpha Howett Emily Edith Enterprise Twelve Mile Landing Slocan City Arlington Black Prince Readtebler and other vessels with small tonnages.
The Inland Sentinel urges an investigation into the Hope railway wreck of last Monday, accusing Attorney General Eberts of inaction and bias favoring the railroad company. It notes witnesses like Chas King claim watchmen slept at their posts and asserts authorities avoid inquiry to please corporate interests.
The column reports Mrs. Brandon visiting friends in Slocan City and Harry J. Matheson touring Southeast Kootenay. A barge of lumber arrived for the Hewitt mine. D. R. Young promotes Similkamewan land interests in Toronto. Slocan’s deckhands include a carload of French Canadians from Montreal. Listings for sale include a five room cottage and a jet in Silverton. Rossland census shows 6138, Nelson 4610. editors note errors by Nelson papers. RG Daigle praised for service. Freeh bread and groceries advertised. The Slocan City Board of Trade forms with W. Tf. Shallon as president and CF Smithsingale as treasurer. Frank Fletcher departs for Greenwood, friends bid him farewell. Goo Aduckson returns from Alberta coal fields. project advances with TP Barns Company and market plans in Frank, Alberta led by Mr. Jackson.
Fragmented poem fragment speaks of longing, affection, and intimate ritual with a pipe as constant companion. The speaker recalls shared mornings, kisses, and comfort found in smoking as a solace amid troubles. Tone is nostalgic and private with repetition of refrain about love and consolation.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Tanglefoot and public favor with fly pests and sheets. Unclear names, dates, or places. The readable portion hints at a discussion of public opinion and a paper’s stance but provides no concrete events or entities to confirm.
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