Galena Mines poised for early resumption of work
The Galena Mines Group near Slocan shows readiness to restart with a complete plant and shaft over 200 feet. Managed by C McClure, the operation plans a concentrator below the mine and expects to employ 250 men. Water power from Gald Creek supports hoisting and the proposed concentrator. The property, now owned by a Canadian American syndicate, exhibits rich silver and zinc ore with promising assay values.
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Galena Mines
Galena Mines Group
Slocan
Avementa
S C. McClure
Ora
Vilver
Galena
Caving System Advances at Mercur Mines
The Western Miner notes Capt. 4.1% De Lamar showcases a new caving system adopted at the Mercur mines. The method, long used in Michigan iron mines, marks a milestone in western mining and promises big economies in ore treatment and timbering costs as output grows toward 1000 tons.
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de Lamar
Mercur
Saya
Michigan
Middle States
Golden Gate
Mining Locals and Prospect Finds Across Colorado and British Columbia
The Wakefield tramway and mill progress keeps the Wakefield Mines ready to operate with full crews once the tramway is finished. At Noonday mine two men sort rich ore from upper workings while a lower tunnel nears ore. Prospecting by Ralph Gillette near Slocan yields two claims with $90 silver and lead assays. The Iope Gravelly Co of Vancouver eyes more district claims, despite investor skepticism from their agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iope-Gravelly Co
Vancouver
Edith
Wakefield
Ralph Gillette
Lardeau
Slocan
Charleo L. Copp
Alsa
Silverton
Local society notes and town notices in Silverton
The Loyal Layout records visits by Mr and Mrs Benedum and others, Thanksgiving observed, Wm Hunter Co announces a Phoenix branch opening, and coal stoves shipped. Jewelry repairs will be sent to Jacob Dover, and Charley McNicholl’s Arkansas trip is blamed for poor weather. A Literary Society debate on government ownership spurred new officers.
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Benedum
Nelson
M. A. Halner
Mins Haler
Granite
Mont
Vitoria Hotel
Silverton
Jobao G. Duncan
Ten Mile
Wm. Hunter Company
Jacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
Charley McNicholl
Arkansas Hot Springs
Arkansas
Mr. Mc- Nicholl
Havelock
Ont
Arkansags
Literary Society
J. OM. M. Beneddum
R. O. Matheson
Mra B. Coalbick
K. Malloy
Silverton and New Denver Clash For Season Crown
Today the Silverton and New Denver football teams meet to settle the season’s supremacy. The match, moved to Denver’s ground, will start at 2 30 with Red and White choosing Walker Findlay Malloy Barclay Watson Matheson Elliott Thorburn Bowen Gilbert Jackson Lawrence and Reeve.
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Silverton
New Denver
Walker
Findlay
Malloy
Barclay
Watson
Matheson
Elliott
Thorburn
Bowen
Gilbert
Jackson
Lawrence
Reeve
Blessings or bin who invented sleep in Honn Topics club offer
The Weekly Globe promotes a clubbing offer for 1900 including Honn Topics second book and Marion Harland’s Bits of Common Sense four volumes. It claims the publication is Canada’s leading family newspaper and lists subscription prices $2.00 regular and $2.50 with extras. Subscribers must pay cash in advance to receive postage prepaid copies.
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Globe
Canada
Tue Sinvertestas
Marion Harland
Sentree
CP Railway invites Kootenay editors on Boundary excursion
The Canadian Pacific Railway through Mr FW Peters invites Kootenay editors to join an excursion over the Columbian and Western Ry through the Boundary District. The trip leaves Rossland and Nelson at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday December 7 and will last two days.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
FW. Peters
Kootenay
Columbian & Western Ry
Rossland
Nelson
The Freight Train of Life Poem Fragment
An excerpt describing men as a train of care with engines pulling heavy grades and cars varied in use. Some glide smoothly while others creak and loosen joints, and some are left awaiting at switches. The metaphor concludes with the head engine and the caboose reflecting on fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Kiser
Chivagg Times
Ready for Occupation as Silverton School House Opens
The Silverton School House formally opened on Thursday with a concert by pupils and teachers. Miss Duncan trained the children as trustees Jackson addressed the gathering and a generous program followed with recitations songs and an audience singalong. A fund started to buy a Union Jack raised seven dollars at the meeting.
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Silverton
Duncan
Jackson
Plsttal
Fay Elliott
Seeee School
M. Cross
H. Carey
E. Horton
M. Barclay
Arte Prospector
Calbick
B. Barker
McDonald and
Horton
A. Calbick
Sickles
M. McDonald
Red M
Hyland
Lang. Syne
Caleb Jenkins sizes up the strike scene and Nelson visit
A torn letter from Caleb Jenkins to a local editor describes Nelson with rows of brick streets and miners on strike. He notes Ontario migrants, wage cuts proposed by British Columbia mine owners and public debate. questions if higher wages or life insurance would change minds. He ends with a mock query about a football initiation.
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Nelgon
Toronto
Gineril
Montin
Brutisl Columby
Tharsell
Ever Rence
Nelson
Questin
Man & i
Thare
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Tile Camp and
Scinity
Rocky Mountain
Colorado
Silver Cliff
Elmendorf
Comstock Jode
Copper Queen
Bisbee
Ariz
Caleb Jenkins
Satterdy Nite News
Chicago
Jed
J. A. AP
Kinnon
M. M. Benedum
SS. Z
Lakeview Hotel
Zenowzles
Justin
Orvec
P. Burns &Co
Silverton, NeLson, Trail
Ymir
Kaslo
London
Cascade City
Grand Forks
Sirdar Midway
Greenwood
Nelson, B
Omaha
Costa
JAS. 1
McIntosh
Silverton, B. Q, N, BR
Silverton Tian
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