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Newspaper
Silverton Silvertonian
Location
Silverton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
4
The Slocan remains resilient as panic and misapplied policy fail to hinder business. An inquest would cite agitation and legislation as the cause of stagnation. Last year funds were set aside for a wagon road to Red Mountain, but no progress has occurred and the July deadline looms for fund reversion.
The Nelson City Council bans Sunday games at the Athletic Grounds in response to the Lord's Day Alliance and Tramway Company while saloon trade and piano-town commerce continue seven days. A local paper notes hypocrisy among Sunday observers who watch games from hills and rooftops without paying.
The Lodge of fice will issue Lowrey’s Claim this month with The Colonel aiming for strong content. The pioneer magazine of the Slocan promises value as Lowrey debuts a tombstone finish and attempts to honor “Lowrey, the Philosopher” with notable work.
Government members in Ottawa indicate a $5 per ton required bonus for pig lead is practically assured. The measure would rejuvenate the lead mining sector and restore vitality to the Slocan region.
The Government of British Columbia arranged with the Deaf and Dumb Institution at Winnipeg to provide free education for deaf children from British Columbia and the North West Territory. A new building is ready, and eligible children can be admitted. Inquiries may be sent to Alexander Robinson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Victoria.
In New Denver on Sunday morning a fire swept the homes of J K Clark and Recorder McInnis, starting in the Clark kitchen from an unknown cause. Occupants escaped unharmed, Melanis’ furniture was saved partially, but both houses were burned to the ground. Melanis plans immediate rebuilding.
The home team defeated New Denver 27 to 12 last Saturday at Silverton. Nesbitt started for New Denver and Linton pitched for Silverton. The game showed fewer fumbles and snuffing, with more whitewashes. Dan Brandon umpired and satisfied the crowd with his decisions.
Citizens marked the first anniversary of a fire by retreating to hills as a dam above Sandon failed and a reservoir formed. Water threat eased when the dam breached. A Thursday landslide damaged the townsite with several shacks destroyed. Local officials portray the incident as a providential test of justice amid regional feuds and routine disturbances.
A rural tale from Indianapolis Sun about a boy restricted by overprotective parents. They kept him home at nights, barred barefoot play, swimming, street time, and shows to avoid extravagance. As he grew, he laments that life’s joys were denied, his pent-up mischief becoming crime in adulthood.
The Loyal Layout reports R. T. Lowery back in Slocan W. Kyte visiting Springs eight Sturch returns from Slocan City C McLaughlin due back from Slocan Hospital G B Taylor plans to reopen hotel at Ten Mile mouth Carpenter Creek bridge on Silverton New Denver road finished W Wamsley spent Wednesday here E M Brindle New Denver jeweler sidelined by typhoid fever.
The region reports rising passenger numbers on the sablocan and Phoenix rated the five liver town in the interior. Nelson plans a Dominion Day celebration while Kaslo voices optimism about a smelter. Fresh strawberries, dust-fire battles at Bosno, and a Victoria Day invitation surge among locals as roads near Four Mile and Wilson Creek are eyed for improvement. A London ball team eyes a visit, and the Kootenaian promotes U.S. politics as Otto family returns from Waverley with a royal reception.
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