Mining notes on Ten Mile and surrounding creeks
Ore prospects around Ten Mile, Four Mile and Mount Mabel districts are active with claims, tunnel work, and new lead discoveries. The Enterprise mine resumes with 30 workers under Geo. Aylard, 2000 tons already extracted, while lawless acts against prospectors spark calls for harsher punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mabel
Finnell' Creek
Ten Mile Divide
Shannon
Ladd
Nepawa
Much
F. Griffiths
Westmount
Scott
Cooper
Gibson
Oregon City
Galena
Ten Mile
Dalhousie Group
Fairy Queen
Kirkwood
Ohio
Enterprise
Mabau
Empress
Tuunbull and Boswell
Kaslo
Geo. Aylard
British Columbia
Carbonate Hill Claim Seeks Crown Grant Near Red Mountain
An application will be filed for a Crown Grant on the Carbonate Hill claim on Red Mountain adjoining the L. H. claim. A 20 foot lead runs through the property with an eight inch pay streak yielding high copper gold and silver per ton assays. The L. H. vein crosses the property and major developers Reed and Altaffer push Ricon work. Silverton four miles away with hood trail access. Vote for a familiar man year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbonate Hill
Red Mountain
L. H
Silverton
Ledge Prospect Near New Denver Shows Mixed Results
Expert report describes a compact bitriculated Ledge with a poor footwall and variable hanging wall, noting high grade surface shows but lean lower workings. The ore is low overall with pockets of richness, gas challenges, and two claims under a troubled formation. Protection via sturdy timbering is advised as walls risk collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Denver
London
Mining locals report activity at Comstock and adjacent claims
The Comstock mine employs 30 men with workers moving between Mollie Hughes Nellie McGuire and Tyro boots. A sample eight and a half ton shipment from Mollie Hughes went to Trail Smelter. Bond work begins on Batchelor Twelve Mile. The Frisco claim half interest sold to F F Lloyd subject to bond. Pay streaks found at K and 8 and Sarnia group with substantial development planned. Miners vote will elect Grier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Harry Thorburn
Mollie Hughes
Tyre
Bootewain
Frank Henderson
Charles Copp
Nellie McGuire
Trail Smelter
Cross
F. F. Lloyd
Galena Mines
Frisco
Messrs. Williamson
Holtz
L. M. Knowles
Lakeview
Fennell Creek
Knowles
Statement of R F Green on West Kootenay riding platform
R F Green, nominated by the Independent electors, pledges to fight for representation by population, fair provincial finances, local advisory board led projects, removal of cheap oriental labor, fair mine worker taxation, provincial railway development under state control, and a larger share of West Kootenay revenue, with a push for other reforms before the Legislative Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Grimmett
British Columbia
Turner
Legislative Assembly
Provin
West Kootenay
R. F. Green
Local Notes on Prospecting Trips and Public Notices
The item mentions Hunter’s prospecting near Brooklyn and a return next week. It notes a Knights of Pihias service at the Presbyterian Church in New Denver next Sunday at 2 p.m. Public figures Barrett and James Anderson travel east and north for business, with Anderson moving to Glenora. A robbery case in Nelson ends with Wier’s 18 month sentence. co-defendant McDonald is discharged due to lack of evidence. Fred Emerson Brooks delivered a notable recital to a Silverton audience last Monday amid mixed reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pihias
Presbyterian Clurch
New Denver
Barrett
Brandon and
Irk
Chicago
Jack
Voiggs
Knox
Justice Drake
Nelson
Wier
Gulty
McDonald
James Anderson
Brady and Anderson
Glenora
Jimmy
Anderson
von Green
Gur
Fred Emerson Brooks
Bilverton
Mr. Brooks
Financiering costs cited in Inland Sentinel appeal
The Inland Sentinel summarizes current debt and salary trends with annual costs totaling 536000 for debt and guarantees. A proposed 225000 yearly debt addition, five year average expenditure 645000, and revenue gains estimated at 35000 with salaries rising 34000 yearly. Debt growth varied from under 100000 yearly pre 1891 to over 700000 from 1891 to 1897. Voters urged to vote for the right to curb financering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yon
J. H. Turner
Inland Sentinel
Confederation
Notices to Electors for Robert F Green Meetings
Public meetings will be held in the interest of Robert F Green Independent Candidate at Kaslo Silverton Union Church and Silverton Church. Services alternate Wednesdays at Union Church Silverton conducted by Rev F Yates Episcopalian minister. Prayer and preaching by C Haney B A and J H Sharpe Presbyterian Missionary every Monday at 7 30 p m. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Robert F.green
Kaslo
Union Church
F. Yates
Sevice
Silverton Chuch
C. Haney
B.A
Also Mentioned on This Page
Silverton’s Mining News
Major Reed
Perry Altaffer Lave Rone
Roberta
Mollie Hughes Mine
Mr. Sandiford
Harris
Wakefield
Sarnia Group of Claims
Jack Gates
Grier
Robert F. Green
Hunter
Brooklyn
Karl
Silverton Drug Store
Lona Eyvan
Church Services
J. A. McKinnon &Co
B. Co
General Merchandise
Lake View.avenue
Bilverten
M. M. Benedum
SSADZ
Thorburn
Grant Thorburn
Nea
Hotel Victoria
James Bowes
Kootenays
Steamboat Landing
B. C
Lakeview Hotel
M. Towzles
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