Mining Locals Report Progress At Arlington Slocan Mines
The Arlington mine near Slocan City is in improved condition with a 100 ton shipment planned, and about 30 tons already sacked. The Smuggler mine faces a 14 inch paystreak of high grade ore in the drift face, with expectations of cleaner ore as mining depth increases and a three foot wide outcrop remains ore rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilo
Arlington
Slocan City
Drietfontein
Glencairn
Knights
Rose Deen
Langlate Estate
Crown Deep
Village Main Reef
Cheldenhuls
Durban Roodeport
Bonanza
Randfontein
Gnanes
Exploration Companion
Chartered
Rhodesia
South Africa
Lin
Robison
South African Baneing Company
Gold and metal riches of South Africa mapped by old records
A late 19th century account surveys mineral wealth across South Africa including gold at Johannesburg and areas like Klerksdorp and Barberton, coal around the Cape and Natal, copper in Namaqualand, zinc and tin in Swaziland, and notes on diamonds at Kimberly and major mine dividends and company capitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Amfesh Onaland
Ophir
Johannesburg
Klerkadorp
Barberton
Krugersdorp
Swasieland
Kuysa
Potchefatrom
Zuzuland
Vanaraland
Namaqualand
Roleria
Lycenburg
Cape Colony
Natal
Dandee
Zuguland
St.Lucia Bay
Orange Free State
Kronstadt
Viljoen
Transvaal
Klerksdorp
Vereenigang
Bokatmng
Rhodesis
Zambesi
Pretoria
Marico
England
Mashonaland
Cype Copper Company
Malmani
Antitony
Baerbertown
Zoutpaneburg
Swagieland
Tronia
Orange River
Griqualand West Copper Company
Cape Asbestos Company
Zontpanaburg
Selatl
Letaba
Citenhage
Gane -Colony
Cradock
Bloemfontein
Sfiphitt
Payice
Lali Rhodesia
Doornberg
Nonntain
Route Africa
Kimberly
Slocan Mines See Revival as Capital Flows Return
A sentiment of renewal grips Slocan as legitimate mining activity resumes and capital returns after years of sporadic efforts and shutdowns. Prospector values adjust to true market worth, merchants and professionals gain confidence, and the town anticipates improved fortunes in the mining district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocan
Slogan Lake Ore Shipments And Sewing Circle Confusion
Fragmentary note references sewing circle meeting tonight and a discussion about an ore shipment from Slogan Lake. Mentions individuals Mra Brole-John Mr Blube-Well Maria and Aguinaldo in a puzzled exchange about the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Maria
Jan Aguinaldo
Christmas Holidays Event a Successful Village Ball
A Christmas tree program Saturday in McKinnon's Hall drew hearty applause as children presented a night of entertainment. Santa Claus distributed gifts, with Jeannie Barclay, Bertha Barker, and George Horton praised for standout recitations. A playful moment followed the turkey imitation before ballots determined officers. Margaredeope Red Gordon received votes, Aly Teeters won the presidency, Joe Purviance became secretary, and Harvey Atchison Harvey File and George Stull were elected to the committee with others standing. Next Christmas plans are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinnon's Hall
Grand Auccess
Childred
Jeannie Barclay
Bertha Barker
George Horton
Santa Claus
Ite Atecége
Mies Duncan
B Cal‘bik
Dan Hanson
Turkey
Margoredeope
Red Gordon
Gordon
Aly Teeters
The Mistletoe Ball At Arlington Hotel
Bilverton residents attended the Mistletoe Ball with a well managed Christmas night event. The Arlington Hotel dining room was festively decorated with greens and mistletoe. Large British and American figures adorned the hall. The music was lively, the floor good, and about seventy five dancers filled the room with Silverton contributing about one third of the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Hogan's Alley Banquet Brings Laughs in Slocan City
The third Annual Banquet of Howan's Alley denizens and friends took place on Christmas night in Slocan City. The hall glowed with candlepower lights and mural decor while 125 guests enjoyed a playful fuss with jokes and mock rules. A turkey feast and humorous awards followed, with the Yellow Kid as master of ceremonies and a lighthearted vote for officers closing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howan's Alley
Slocan City
Judge Hogan
Dan Hanlon
Dan
al Teeters
al Jhose
Sam Whittaker
Geo. Stull
Whittaker
Yellow Kid
Janiscarion
Silverton
Fd Lake
Local Happenings and Social Notes in Silverton
Silverton community articles recount New Year greetings, visits from Springhill and Pilot Bay residents, a Slew of local names including Kreting and Duncan, a forthcoming shooting match with Slocan City guests, a silent dance at Quadrille Club, and notices of shop updates by Wm Hunter Co and jewelry repairs at Silverton Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite Silvertosian
Jit
Bacon
Springhill
Migs
Cybor
Pilot Bay
Scott
Frank Kreting
Ingernoll
Ont
Joo, Barclay
New Derevér
Slocan City
Silverton
Jacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
F. A. Kirkpatrick
Wm. Hunter Co
Nova Scotia
Jake
Jast Fitted Gymnasium Opens in Slocan City
One of the best furnished athletic roots in the Kootenays has just been fitted up in Slocan City, in the Music Hall Block. The gymnasium includes ladders, horizontal and parallel bars, swinging rope, single sticks and foils, boxing gloves and a punching bag. A whist room is being added at one end. Such an institution would be a good thing for Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenays
Slocan City
Silverton
War of Words With Dutch Nets Crude Trade Analogy
A roundabout spoken piece laments British and Dutch tensions over a disputed matter. It quotes "Joa the pushfull" and mentions Joseph and a family matter, with references to Jean de Frog, Jean Roagiky, and Kizer Billy A guiding law. Pagouet in the Juland Sentia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krager
Joseph
Jyat
Jean de Frog
Jean Roagiky
Kizer Billy A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stocan Lake
Bosun Landing
Tone
Bos
New Denver
Marion
Ccs
Mollie Hughes
Ten Mile
Enterprise
Slocan Cuy
Tamarac
Black Prince
Vhtee Chapleau
Emily Edith Vedere
Vancouver
Silvertonians
Tkem
Mogae Alley
Hogan's Alley
John G. Duncan
W. J.barker
Batte
Northern Pacific
J. As
M’kinnon
General Merchants
MM. M. Benedum, TE
Lakeview Hotel
M. M. Knowles
Prop
P.burns
NeLson
Trail
Ymir
Eagle
Sandya
Cascade City
Grand Forks
Sirdar Midway
Greenwood
Nelson, B. C
Teeter Bros
Main Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!