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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1899
Page
1
The Comstock Mines shipped two carloads of concentrates to the Trail Smelter. The first carload came from the company’s new mill, marking the initial lever shipments from a Slocan Lake point. A second car remains at the yard as outlooks of damper ore from Vancouver road grow critical and wagons are needed for further shipments.
Mr. N McNaught reported smelter returns from three Lemon Creek shipments including 20 sacks from the Kilo claim and smaller consignments from Saddle Rock and Superior near Chapleau mine. Returns show silver and gold totals. Wakefield Mines contracts for 499 feet of development with crews moving to drive No 3 tunnel and sink a 200 foot winze.
Work on the Noonday mine advances with a shaft near the main tunnel mouth improving. The ledge cross cut now 3a 14 feet, all ore, clean ore increasing as the foot-wall is slashed. Fine galena ore is sacked daily and a shipment to Manchester, England, is likely to avoid U S lead duty and capitalize on zinc values.
The Vancouver Soup company outlines summer plans including a long cross-cut tunnel to tap the ledge below No 3 tunnel and extensive development at Mountain Boomer. Sacking of ore from the Toads claim is suspended and the remaining two loads may be unrecoverable, raising concerns over production.
Miners at the Comstock Mines will resume work after a short pause. The mill will keep pounding, and ore processing continues with minor machinery repositioning. An electric light plant has been installed and a telephone line is being extended to the mine.
The Northwest Mining Syndicate completed a second acquisition from Silverton owners this week. The Fidelity Hill group, including the Frisco and Finsty claims, was turned over for a cash price of $1000. The sale follows a prior Lakeview claim purchase and aims to fund ongoing operations with favorable terms for the buyers.
The 1898 Canadian mineral production totals reach 37.41 million with non metallics at 15.88 million and metals at 21.62 million. Yukon gold output drives gains, gold value exceeds coal for the first time in a year. Analysis notes missing silver data.
The lower tunnel on the Hamilton group ledge at Twelve is over 10 feet, with more than 269 feet driven. J Tinling, secretary of the L H Mining Company, returned from Tatoma and said summer plans are in place to fully develop the property. Bol Green, a Mining Committee member, backed a common-fence amendment for defaulting co owners but failed to persuade the group.
Dod Robinson returns to town from Kaslo area with visits noted in Silverton circles. Fraser & Chalmers, Unzicker, and Axel Larson appear in town for mining business and ore shipments. Jacob Doves of Nelson jeweler ad sought. An impromptu dance in McKinnon’s Fall draws lively social scene with local bands. Prolonged worry over sheriff’s title and Ottawa standoff on railroad debates mentioned amid regional bustle. Jim Bowes strings in from East. Teter Grint plans Atlin trip. farewell at wharf for Grint’s departure marked by friends.
A reader asks for quiet at the CPLR wharf area to stop profanity and indecent behavior in front of ladies. He warns that the authorities will prosecute anyone using improper language or drunken behavior on the premises.
The narrative surveys the Slocan mining region in British Columbia between the Kootenay and Arrow Lakes. Nakusp Silverton New Denver Slocan City London Whitewater Rossland Ainsworth are cited as mining centers with wealth and moral danger described. The piece notes open townism, temptations, and calls for missionaries and moral reformers though the government sees little need for police protection.
A humorous regional letter mocks political repartee and the idea of passing bad bills to be corrected later. It warns against risky investments like cabins built for snow and highlights a man who bought a cabin due to a faulty stove pipe boast, only to keep the pipe after thawing.
The article discusses U S law on alien rights to locate mineral lands in the United States and clarifies that the law governs claimants or patentees, not subsequent transfers. It states that all valuable mineral deposits in lands belong to the United States when opened for exploration and purchase by citizens or those intending to become citizens, under law and local mining district rules.
D Cameron, recently jailed on charges of obtaining goods under false pretences, has been discharged to Justices Burhusson and Rose of Cascade. The case found he did not personally contract the debts alleged as fraudulent.
The article notes Silverton plans for an annual open house on May 24 1899 to mark the Queen's Birthday. Officials discuss easing work with lessons from last year and urge interested citizens to take steps to ensure a smooth celebration.
Divine services will be conducted in the Silverton Church on the second and fourth Sundays by Rev U P Yates at 8. Reginu in Sunday November 6th the Rev RN Powell will hold services every alternate Sunday at pay. Additional services on alternate Monday evenings at 7 p.m starting November 13. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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