Rockland Group Sold to New York Syndicate on Red Mountain
Frank Watson and Judge Spinks transfer the Rockland Group to J. P. Graves of New York, who bonds the property for a syndicate with substantial capital. The sulphide ore body averages about 1750 per ton in gold and copper, over 100 feet depth and width, with plans for near mine plant and wagon road to Silverton. The deal signals a new era for Slocan mining and major employment for Silverton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Watson
Judge Spinks
Rockland Group of Claims
Red Mountain
J. P. Graves
New York
Canada
Silverton
Rockland Group
Wakefield mine to ship concentrates via drying wagon road
Preparations underway as snowless conditions allow ore from Wakefield to be hauled to town. Daily mill throughput runs about 701 tons with five carloads ready to ship, and plans add jigs to boost capacity. Pete Sinnott will start hauling to the wharf. Wakefield aims for about one carload daily, likely the season’s largest Lake shipper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Wakefield
Pete Sinnott
Odda
Strike On The Storm Promises Rich Ore Discovery
At Galena Farm Flats near town a surface find of carbonate and galena ore appears to mark a potentially rich strike. The outcrop lies about 75 feet east of the current shaft, at grass roots, and resembles the Bosun sighting in initial promise. The evidence suggests the vein apex resurfaces, indicating a strong mining opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Farm
Mining Locals Report Activity At Anacortes Area Mines
Bert McNaught conducts assessment work on the Anacortes claim near town Alex Dodds, Wake field mine foreman, reports more miners at work. Echo claim near town on the lake shore sees ongoing assessment. Emily Earth mine has minor work, no start date. Galena mine may get a mill this spring under its new owner. Bosun mine proceeds with blasting and profits for owners. Noonday tunnel reaches 300 feet with an upraise to connect with the upper tunnel. Noonday remains sound and hopes to resume shipping soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert McNaught
Anacortes
Alex. Dodds
Wakefield
Echo
Emily Earth
Galena
Bosun
Busan
Hewett Mine Uses Pack Trains As Snow Recedes
Packing from the Hewett mine continues as snow melts with raw ore suspended. Pack trains haul ore to the wharf while fine ore is found at the mine and samples show up to 800 ounces of silver per ton. The main tunnel face reveals 18 inches of high grade shipping ore. The Hewett remains the only dry ore mine, carrying little lead but abundant native and ruby silver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewett
Slocan Lake Ore Shipments Reach 1900 Totals
Ore shipments from Slocan Lake points up to the present week total 160 tons at Slocan City Arlington and from Silverton Emily Edith with smaller amounts from New Denver Enterprise Landing and other points. Prices for copper and lead are noted, with lead at 4.45 and copper at 16.50 among market reports from Lake copper and Bar Silver. A mention of the Drill being sharpened for Slocan City adds a local note of interest.
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Gilverton
Slocan Lake
Bosun Landing
Praag
Eaies
Silverton
Emily Edith
Vancouver
Ci Ise
Cev
Enterprise Landing Enterprise
Slocan City
Arlington
New York
Lake
Hero of Ladysmith praised for months of siege courage
The Pittaburg Chronicle salutes Sir George Stewart White for four months of steadfast resistance in Ladysmith. He kept British colors flying under siege, endured famine and disease, and defended the town until relief arrived, earning the greatest honor for his steadfast duty.
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Ladysmith
Eze
Britain
Peru
George Stewart White
Pittaburg Chronicle
Local Happenings and Notices in Silverton
April fools day eve notes births and church notices headlined in Silverton. A son was born to Archie D. McDonald and wife on Monday the 26th met. A Baptist minister invites all to a diving service at 3 PM next Sunday. Frank Watson aids J P Graves of New York in Rockland turnover. Silverton Waterworks seeks incorporation and bids for water pipes. Jewelry repairs at Silverton Drug Store go to Jacob Dover. repairs guaranteed for one year.
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Silverton
Archie D. McDonald
Silverton Drug Store
Jacob Dover
Nelson Jeweler
Purely Personal Paragraphs From the Robson Area
Mrs. Bear of Robson visits Mrs. Carey. Bert Wilhelm, recently three weeks in Sloway Hospital, goes to the Antoine mine near San don. E M Brindle leaves for Fire Valley to pursue mining prospects. Now is the time to seed lawns and gardens at Silverton Drug Store. W Kyte returns Monday from a tour of mid and northwestern states. Ferey Dickenson of Dickenson Felt mining operators Slocan City to return from New York. R Malloy returns from Ontario winter stay. football fraternity cheer as he dons his jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bear
Robson
Carey
Bert Wilhelm
Sloway Hospital
Antoine Mine
Sandon
E. M. Brindle
Fire Valley
Silverton Drug Store
W. Kyte
Ferey Dickenson
Dickenson & Felt
Slocan City
New York
R. Malloy
Ontario
Bob
Silverton to Hold Fourth Queen's Birthday Celebration Meeting
A Silverton public meeting is planned at the Victoria Hotel next Tuesday at 8 o'clock to discuss plans for the Fourth Annual Queen's Birthday celebration and to elect officers and committees. Citizens are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Victoria Hotel
Sandon Football Club Forming League Delegates Invited
Sandon Football Club organized for the season last Monday and calls for a league convention. The Silverton club secretary has invited Kaslo to send delegates. No replies yet from Slocan City New Denver or Three Forks. Each town could field strong teams and should participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandon
Silverton Club
Kaslo
Silverton
Slocan City
New Denver
Three Forks
Bob Green Visits Us Ahead of Slocan Election
Robert F. Green M.P. visits constituents in the riding to size up the political scene for the coming election. He plans to run as a supporter of the Eight hour law and starts campaign soon. He avoids naming opponents and criticizes Premier Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Green
M.P. P
Tur Stuyentonax
Green
Martin
Somers Family at McKinnon's Hall in the Week
The Somers Family, popular from their last visit, return tonight with an enlarged company at McKinnon's Hall. The paper notes lively comments from readers and a bustling week of entertainment ahead with Fisk Jubilee Singers and Flying Fox training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somers
McKinnon’s Hall
Premier Martin Opens Campaign in Victoria
The Hon. Joseph Martin spoke to a large Victoria audience last Tuesday and set June 15 as the election date with plans for an early July House session. He commented on the eight hour law saying eight hours a day is all that can reasonably be asked for miners in underground gold, silver, and coal mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Martin
Victoria
Marlin
Dividends Reported from Major Mines and Companies
The Homestake mines in Dakota paid $876,000 in dividends last year, totaling $8,088,750 since start. The Boston & Montana paid $2,225,000 in the month, reaching $14,500,000 overall. Anaconda distributed $12,150,000, and U S and British Columbia mines paid $5,690,889 in dividends last month.
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Homestake
Dakota
Boston & Montana
Anaconda Company
United States
British Columbia
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Kinnon
Ato
Lakeview Hotel
Femroxw
P. Burns & CO
NeLson
Trail
Ymir
London
Cascade City
Grand Forks
Midway
Greenwood
Garanteed
Justin
William Hunter
The
Wm. Hunter Co
Ltce
Silverton , B
Slocan
Bob" Green
Adentiete
Kaneus
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Flying Fox
Orme
Vampire
B.C
Liverpool
Gilaacow
McFarlane
John
Brehany Concert Company
Bosun Opera House
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