Majuba Hill Claim Promises Silver Rich Ore Near Fight Mile
The Majuba Hill claim on Fight Mile creek, about one mile up High Mile from the lave, shows a six foot quartzite ledge with dry silver ore bearing sulphides and brittle silver. Specimens assay 1000 to 1500 ounces per ton. Two tunnels exist, 45 and 5 feet long, with the lower tunnel at 65 feet now and expected to reach the ledge at about 100 feet within twenty. Owners Al Willis, Al Smith and EB Criddle plan winter development.
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Majuba Hil
Fight Mile Creek
High Mile Creek
al. Willis
al. Smith
EB. Criddle
Philadelphia Contract Ends for Chisholm and Clark at Fennell Creek Property
Philadelphia group workers Jack Chisholm and George Clark finish a contract on a vein property west of Fennell creek about three miles from Four Mile creek. The vein widens from six to ten feet in granite, runs northwest to southeast with a west dip, and hosts heavy galena ore over 59 percent lead with more than 109 ounces of silver per ton. The tunnel shows bone ore pockets and strong ore chute indications.
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Jack Chisholm
George Clark
Philadelphia
Fennell Creek
Four Mile Creek
Bonds Relinquished Over Slocan City Mines
The bond on the Ohio and Mabou claim near the Enterprise mine was dropped. J. Frank Colum, representing his Arlington Mines Company, has invested heavily in Slocan City and now urges favorable action for his holdings while noting opposition from civic bodies and a pause in future investments.
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Ohio
Mabou Cluinia
Enterprise
J. Frank Colum
Collum
Slocan City
Collnm
Prospecting Season Closed in Stocan Hills After Storm
Prospector season ends as late storm drives workers from the hills. The period yielded several new strikes and notable development on old prospects, with few mining deals of consequence aside from Hewett. Opinions vary on capital, politics, and market effects, while advertising is cited as paying off.
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Stocan
Hewett
Mining Locals Report Delayed Work And New Leases
Condor Group work suspended with all men removed. Benedam supervises Ten Mile Bird claim. ten thousand feet of inch plank moved to Emily Ediah mine for ore shed construction. Hancock Harris Bean lease Boudhoder Group formerly worked by Teeter and others under leave. Minnesota concentrator expected to produce a car of concentrates daily. total output seen at sixty carloads monthly. Cameron Linguist Campbell of Slovan sue John Lawson of San Francisco over Bee Fraction claim seeking prior location in Bald Mountain Fraction. Hewett mine shipped ten tons to the smelter after the cold snap. more ore stored at road end to be rushed down with first snow. Thaws damage Four Mile road with mud slides making passage impassable. calls for government road work ignored.
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Condor Group
MM. Benedam
Farly Bird
Ten Mile
Emily Ediah
Messrs
Hancock, Harris and
Beanmore
Slocan City
Boudhoder Group
al. Teeter
Minnesota
Cameron
Campbell
Slovan
John Lawson
San Francisco
Bee
Plaintffs
Bald Mountain
Hewett
Four Mile
Metal Market Report Shows Copper Lead Prices Steady
The Metal Market in New York on December 6 reports copper at 165 and lead fixed by the smelters at 4.00 per unit. The February bar silver price stands at 4.44. Prices reflect a steady close for miners.
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New York
Lake Copper
Ated Smelters
Silverton Plans Christmas Tree and Pageant
The article notes a Christmas Eve tree and entertainment organized by Silverton ladies with a public meeting in the School on Monday after school to promote the event. It urges participation to ensure the annual holiday treat and references patriotic spirit and tea brands as part of the community celebration.
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Silverton
Liberals Win in Barrand Risings Returns Show Gains
The Thursday polls produce Liberal gains with Galliser and Maxwell winning seats. Galliser’s 450 vote majority over Labour surprises, Foley loses after a strong run. McKane and Guildher also feature in close results. Vancouver results show Maxwell ahead by 1650 and Anderson resigns as Travelling Passenger Agent.
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Barrand
Galliser
Maxwell
Foley
McKane
Guildher
Union
Chris Foley
Silverton
Ainsworth
Three Forks
Whitewater
Sandon
Silverston
Local Layout Highlights District Happenings and Visits
Reeves offers new books and fruits while Frank Ryan heads to Slocan City. Nelson Post Office tenders open as Tom Malvey builds on Hone Ave. Assessors issue tax notices. Miss Radcliffe visits from Sandon with Miss Lawson. Baker from New Denver visits Mrs Gardiner. Sandon Hall contract set at 3195 dollars. Community events include Bible clues meeting and New Year cards at Deng Store. Skating rink lumber arrives. Jameson family to the Coast for holidays. Abc office on Lake Ave becomes store for B G Daigle. Jock Chisholm traps six pelts. L G Ross returns from Howett mine. Joseph Brandon plans winter in California for Rose Parade. Jewelry repair work sent to Jacob Dover. Rev W A Alexander, formerly of Columbia, arrives to oversee harvest. Miners Union Hall at Sandon hosts 300 guests for opening. hall cost ten thousand dollars financed by union. Foreman Barker mourns death of daughter. White’s former haulage outfit found missing ore-sleighs and gear, now at Fernie.
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Frank Ryan
Slocan City
Nelson
Tom Malvey
Hone Ave
Chas. Gardiner
Sandon City Hall
Folliott & McMillan
Bible Clues
B. Calbick Xinas
Bcards
Deng Store
B. McNaught
Jacl
Tre Savernos Tax
Lake Ave
B. G. Daigle
Philadelphia
Clin
Jock Chisholm
L.G. Ross
Howett
Joseph Brandon
Lower California
Los Angeles
AML
Silverton Crug
Jacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
Guam
W. A. Alexander
Columbia
Presbyterian Church
Silverton
Union Church
Robert F. Green Plans Visit on Local Road Funding
Local member Robert F. Green vows action for neglected Red Mountain wagon road after the affair passed to its control. He defends his efforts to secure funds and says the Victoria department bears blame for underuse. Green plans to visit Silverton soon to gauge district wishes for next session appropriations.
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Robert F. Green
Deeee Tee
Red Mountain
Victoria Department
Green
Silverton
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