18 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 18, 1899
Page
1
The Nelson Tribune reports on the Comstock Mines near Bilver ton facing critique for a mill dispute. The company disputes an article’s claims about the concentrator, stating payments and penstock issues were resolved and ore shipments continue amid road conditions and efforts to move concentrates promptly.
Snow delays ease as Benedum Wheeler and Abercrombie of Silverton start A. E. gold claim work. Three miles of trail opened with plans for summer development on Little Daisy Congo L. H. claims. Red Mountain camps push to make Silverton a leading mining center in the region.
The Ontario and Slocan Mines Development Company, owner of the Canadian Group between Landon and Silverton, will float stock at market. Capitalization 4 450 000 dollars in 1 500 000 shares of 80 cents each. 500 000 shares in all, 80 000 to be offered at 26 cents. Silverton investors are said to hold major interests. a good strike has been reported on the grounds previously worked.
The Sandon Mining Review praises Matheson Bros for their bright little paper the Silver TONIAN. It argues its value to the town justifies better patronage by mining men and the local industry.
The Lade Group in the Lardery plans major development on the Silverton property soon. Local owners expect substantial work as the district prepares for district timing, amid historic relocation woes and mining challenges in the Kootenays.
The Congo group plans early spring development at the Emily Edith mine with Meyers Hope and Rammelmeyer leading. Rammelmeyer travels to California for recovery while Hope oversees operations in his absence.
The Bosun landing saw a first shipment of 260 tons for the year from the mine fleet. The Payne mine moves toward Canadianization with leadership by James Ross and a one dollar capital adjustment. Horibolt claim work begins adjoining Vancouver group, J Lades handling labor. Silver creek properties are owned by Bradon, Manitoba interests.
Mud slides on Four Mile road prompt concern while mining activity, business openings, and social events mark Silverton life. Mentions McIntosh store soda fountain plans, repairs at Silverton Drug Store, and Johnston mine prospects on the North Fork of Kettle River.
The wrek reports two carloads of concentrates sent Thursday by Comstock Mines and Vancouver Group bound for the Trail smelter. Snow slides endanger roads, stopping further ore movement for now. Win Hunter of Silverton is buying multiple local mining interests, including a quarter stake in the Sellers Group and control of recent Coffey Creek property.
City leaders discuss grading plans to extend Lake Avenue to the bridge and improve Second Street. Aiming to create a central square at Second Street and Lake Avenue, residents expect work to begin once the front is cleared. Silvertonians prefer self help over waiting for outside entities.
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