Fidelity Mine Changes Hands Near Silverton
Reports from Montreal indicate the Fidelity mine near Silverton has been purchased by Hon. A W Morris of the Montreal Mining Exchange and Charles G. Griffith of Spokane. The property will soon be listed on the Western Market. Mining has yielded lead and silver ore with a steady output and potential for renewed development under new owners.
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Montreal
Silverton
A W Morris
Montreal Mining Exchange
Charles G. Griffith
Spokane
Theroperty
Fidelity
Y Krank J. Byron
Wilameon
Holtz
Iiamson
Att McDonald
F J Finocone
Byron
Wrade Arties
Grasa
Mining Notes From Local District Prospecting Scene
Mining locals report A A Webb visiting the Fisher Maiden Group on Wednesday. Prospectors traveled up the gulch with a pack train on Thursday. Wan Scott considers a two month prospecting trip through Windemere district. Dave King ore buyer for the Smelter Trust seeks ore and sand-bank dividends in town. Chas E Snyder now works at Silver Cup mine in Lardeau. Frank Ryan convalesces after illness in Sandon Hospital. Grant Cox of the Sandon Miners Union stays busy with extra and routing work. Bear activity noted around Comstock Mines face awaiting hunters. Lamont claim near town shows 75 feet tunnel with ore. Evening Star mine on Dayton break closed temporarily, resuming next week. L Knowles Gus Kroger and Henry Bretzen explore Key West claim with good surface showing. Mabon claim tunnel reports eighteen inch ore strike. August Flower claim below Hartney shows four to six inch ore streak. owned by New Denver parties. Freddy claim near Noonday and Carrie, owned by Nixon and Turner of Nelson, undergoing assessment work. McNichol and A D McDonald trenching and tracing Noonday ledge.
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Silverton
el Non
J. M. M. Benedum
Stewart Bros
Hartney
Silver Mountain
New Denver Parties
Carrie
Freddy
Nixon
Turner
Nelson
McNichol
A. D. McDonald
New Denver
Court House
Bilverton
Innga
Denver
Findlay
Denver Kickers
Tinling
O’brien
Mailey
Watson
Bowes
McNaught
Lade
Walker
Barclay
Matheson
Strike on Black Prince claim near Springer Creek reported
The Black Prince claim on Springer Creek in Slocan City saw a strike in the tunnel of 180 feet distance and 75 feet depth. Murphy Chonberg Eliott and Gormely are working the Two Friends Group with a 12 foot ledge containing seven feet of ore and four feet clean. More workers are being added as preparations to ship ore proceed.
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Black Prince
Springer Creek
Murphy
Ahip A Nee
Local Sports and Business Notes From Trout Lake Topic
The column covers a Kamloops challenge to the local football club and spectator praise for visiting kickers. It notes J T McIntosh’s new soda fountain, CPR passenger service plans, and F L Christie’s Friday visits. It also lists union meetings, carpentry work, a tailor’s move, jewelry repairs, lake boat schedule changes, and men scouting Silverton business. Jack Chisholm and Mike Grady head to the hills for bear hunting with dogs.
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Kamloops
J.T. McIntosh
Jack Chisholm
Mike Grady
Trout Lake
The
Hills
Pleasures on the Pacific Empress Ride
A May letter from Yokohama describes travelling on an Empress of the Canadian Pacific Line. The writer praises the speed of 15 to 17 knots, faultless meals, and the comfort of the ship with quiet, courteous staff.
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Yokohama
Montrea! Gazette
Union Hospital of Sandon Run by Sandon Miners’ Union
The Union Hospital in Sandon, housed in the former Sandon Club building, is run under the Sandon Miners’ Union with Dr. Guam of London as resident physician and nurses Mrs. Fleming and Miss Sarah M. Chrisholm. It has treated many patients and currently cares for five convalescents, reflecting credit on London miners and serving as a model for other unions.
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Sandon Miners’ Union
Union Hospital of
Sandon
Sandon Club
Guam
London
Fleming
Sarah M. Chrisholm
Lowell Mass
Local Football Drama Ends in Tie and Weekend Plans
The New Denver Football Club hosted Silverton in a windy match that ended in a draw. Findlay scored for New Denver, while Silverton pressed late but failed to break through. Plans bloom for a Nelson rematch on July 1 as Slocan City, Sondon and Silverton push to form a Slocan Football League.
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Sondon Boys
Silverton
Slocan Football League
Slocan City
Sondon
New Denver
Siocan City Sports Postponed to Late Summer
The Siocan City sports event planned for the Fourth of July is postponed to late August or September. The UP R plans to tie up the steamer Slocan for repairs after the 18th, reducing Sandon and Slocan Lake visitors and undermining Sandon transportation plans.
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Siocan
UPR
Slocan
Sandon
Slocan Lake
Nelson
Notice to Workingmen in Slocan and Kootenay Mines
A 1899 Sandon Miners' Union notice warns workers to stay away from Slocan and Kootenay mines in British Columbia due to wage reductions from the eight hour law. It states all mines are idle and disputes are amicably settled between mine owners and miners. signed by Grant Cox, Secretary.
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Slocan
Kootenay
British Columbia
Sandon
B.C. Grant Cox
Sandon Miners’ Union
A June Wedding at Bennet Home Unites Mary Louise Bennet and Alfred Bolderston
Mary Louise Bennet and Alfred Rampley Bolderston wed Monday evening June 12 at Mrs. Sarah E Bennet’s home. Rev A M Sanford officiated with Ben Robertson as best man and Clara Grace Bennet as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Slocan City after June 20 and host friends at their new home.
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Sarah E Bennet
Heraughter
Mary Louise
Alfred Rampley Bolderston
A. M. Sanford
Ben Robertson
Clara Grace Bennet
Sivertonian
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Belog
Almoat Daily
A. A. Webb
Fisher Maiden
Scott
Windemere
Dave King
Truat
Trish
June
Chas.e. Snyder
Lardeau
Frank Ryan
Sandon Hospital
Grant Cox
Comstock
Lamont
Evening Star
Dayton Breek
L. Knowles
Gus Kroger
Henry Bretzen
Key West
Mabon
the Black Prince
CPR
Arrowhead
Vancouver
Kootenay Landing
St. Paul
F.L. Christie
B. C
Selkirk Hotel
Miners’ Union
Jo Liebscher
Silverton Drug Store
Jacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
Rosebery
E. Brindle
Souris
Man
Bosun Landing
Bosun
Benne
Marlon
Sete Ee Renee
Ten Mile
Enterprise Tree
Wakefield
Bane
Pacific
Kickers
Conroy
Lowery
Smoke Union
Blue Bird
Best Hotels
Aj Saloons
Bach
the Way Cigar Mfg. Co
Nelson, B.C
Lakeview Hotel
Silvertou
M. Nowles
Frop
Patronise Home InDustries
Sergee Rel
Liebscher
Barry Block
P. Burns &Co
Trail
Ymir
Kaslo
Cascade City
Grand Forke
Sirdar
Midway
Greenwood
Nelson, B
Cross &Coo
Nole
Silverton, B,c
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