03 Feb 1900
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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
1
Reports detail a changing strike scene at the Payne Enterprise area with Seabs arriving for work while most miners stay away. Nelsons and others in the region travel to employment agencies in Nelson to hire men for war effort, amid distrust and suspicions of arranged labor.
Fragmentary notes report ore shipments from Slovan Lake points up to the present week with figures from Bosun Landing and Silverton. The items mention a recent crew incident linked to Kaslo, led by Constables Nelson and Black, and suggest ongoing activity at Payne Mining.
Assessment work continues on the Republic claim near Queen Frag The Lone Star Group shows a potential mine near town The first ore shipment of the season from the Emily Blith mine was a carload of galena Green requests 16000 for a wagon road to Ten gle Creek If built it opens a large tract. The Torpydy claim crosscut reaches 65 feet with 20 more to drive and will tap the vein at 80 feet The Wakefield mine tramway is complete boosting delivery of supplies and ore at lower cost.
A report from Ten Mile Creek describes an underqualified foreman at the Enterprise mine directing new workers with little mining knowledge. The piece warns such unsafe supervision could lead to murder, accident, or suicide, urging legal intervention to stop inexperienced men from being exploited underground.
The Sloan Kilo Company reports ongoing development on two claims, Kilo and Ranger, with 690 feet of new tunnels on Kilo and 700 feet on Ranger. Paystreaks average three feet and ore runs about $80 in gold per ton. A large mill is planned for spring as the group expands with recent acquisitions totaling substantial cash outlays.
The week reports a busy schedule with church pulpit exchanges between Rev Duncan and Rev Kee, a 7:30 PM service, and a Rossland Winter Carnival half fare return offer by the CPR. Local business notes cover jewelry repairing, a funeral update from Slocan City, and housing plans for the Wakefield concentrator foreman, Mr Kellen, with family arrival in town.
In McIntosh's store a party debates how a clock and a mining company differ. One says both are wound when functioning, but another turns the argument by taking apples from the window and leaving as the proprietor moves to stop him.
A Nelson economist denounces a mine manager alleged to have brought foreigners to work the site. The critic says if true, law should strike strongly to deter such actions and protect Canada from foreign influx.
A politician defends oratory as a gift not an acquirement after an hour-long speech. The chairman remains blunt saying they did their best and aren’t blaming him.
Slocan City notes busy Miners Union interviews for Nelson men at Enterprise mine and preparations for the First Annual Ball set for Friday the 16th. Slocan Lake residents are invited. A South Africa service offer is awaited by local workers. Slocan Methodist concert is announced for Tuesday evening. Silverton residents appear on the program. Arlingon and Black Prince mines continue ore shipments and development nearby.
Miss O Donnell spent a few days in Sandon as E M Rammelnmeyer visited Emily Faith mine. Serif Tuck of Nelson stayed in town. Miss A Lees of Sandon guests of Mrs J I McIntosh. Thomas Rowse rented a house from W Brown and moved his family here from Three Forks. George Davis and Oma Young of New Denver wed in New Denver on the 26th ult. C J McClure of Leadville Colorado visited his brother S C McClure foreman at Galena Minea. Mr and Mrs N F McNaught returned from Slocan City and reoccupy their cottage. Secret Hagler of the London Miners Union, arrested for unlawful assembly, appeared before Judge Lilly Jase and was committed for trial. bail set at 1000 dollars.
A Wednesday Literary Society meeting featured Rev. Roberts with a Tennyson lecture that drew a large audience and was praised as the best yet. Miss Pase of New Denver sang Sweet and Low while violinist Ele Zmmerman, in his Silverton debut, delivered impressive solos. A final vote thanked Roberts and Amr Merman for their roles.
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