Noonday of Silverton Prospect Attracts Regional Attention
Mining locals report Ed Stewart properties on Wilson creek and the Martin Group near Northport show major prospects with a 50 foot wide quartzite dyke carrying silver and lead. Specimens assay up to 200 ounces silver with 65 per ton. A new six mile rail extension is planned to support ore shipments and a new company may issue stock to miners seeking payment in stock.
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Wilson Creek
Martin
J. Libby
Prospecting update on Lottie J copper dyke discovery
W. Barney, who left Silverton, and partner J. J. Feeny, prospected Copper Creek and Kettle River country and located the Lottie J Group, a copper dyke over 600 feet wide with assays up to 40 percent. An offer to bond for 5000 was refused by the owner.
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W. Barney
Silverton
Houndary
Kettle River
Tury
J. J. Feeny
Lottie J
Evelyn Bonded on Claim to McDonald in Sonora
A one year bond was posted by W. Brown W. Horton and Whyte on the Evelyn claim to McDonald of Sonora. The claim lies north of Buffalo in Reed al Robinson galeh with a six foot concentrating ore ledge traced over a long distance. A contest to work it has not begun. a prospect outfit was sent up Wednesday and the property will be thoroughly worked.
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W. Brown
W. Horton
Whyte
Evelyn
McDonald
Sondon
Buffalo
Busy Brady Burg Flume Project Under Way
W C K Koch holds contract to build the Wakefield concentrator flume and supply all materials. The one mile long flume will provide power for the village. Emily Edith wagon road is being built by Mrs Koch with over 40 workers and plans to raise to 75 soon.
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Wakefield
W.C. K. Koch
Koch
Maple Leaf claim near Rosebery in Silverton owners Malloy and Smith
The Maple Leaf claim lies about a mile from Rosebery beside the Royal Five Group. Owned by I Malloy and W Smith of Silverton, the vein runs 18 inches to three feet wide and extends over 000 feet with open cuts and a started shaft. In granite, the dry ore carries about 36 ounces of silver and 13 dollars in gold per ton.
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Rosebery
Royal Five
Maple Leaf
I, Malloy
W. Smith
Silverton
Vancouver Group Reorganized to Expand Mining Operations
The Vancouver group operating above Silverton has been reorganized to become stronger and pursue larger scale mining. The move signals an era of deep mining and aims to determine if a body of galena ore underlies the zinc zone. The company has historically produced ore and claims strong management oversight.
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Vancouver
Silverton
Alwaya
Ea Nc
Local Layout Notes Progress and Social Roundup
Work on the new school house began on Wednesday by local contractors. Rathborn cottage nears completion and will be one of the neatest dwellings in the camp. Young folk attended a social dance in New Denver last Thursday. The Alert made a special run for visitors. Wilds, Kneebone, Connor and Sait, interested in properties near Slocan City, returned to Silverton on Wednesday. W. E. Koch, with freighting and road contracts, will build a large lakefront barn for stock. F. L. Christie, barrister of Sondon BC, will be at Selkirk Hotel each Friday. G. W. Grimmett of Sondon will conduct church services tomorrow in place of Rev. A. E. Robert. service to commence at 3 p.m. The house for J. M. M. Benedum on Lake Ave is ready for lathing. Benedum’s new cottage will be a fine home. Jewelry repairs left at Silverton Drug Store will be sent to Jacob Bere in Nelson, with all repairs guaranteed for one year.
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Rathborn
New Denver
Silverton
F.L. Christie
Sondon B.C
Selkirk Hotel
G. W. Grimmett
Sondon
A. E. Robert
Nelson
J. M. M. Benedum
Lake Ave
Frontier Song and Local Football Fund Drive Highlight Western Pioneer
A long regional verse laments harsh winters and frontier solitude while a September town page notes a subscription list for the Football Club raising over $50 as games stay free for spectators. Silverton coal agent A P McDonald eyes strong winter sales and Slocan City challenges loom. The Silverton Literary Society held its first regular meeting with an address, songs, and readings.
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Silverton Literary Society
W. Gilbert
Reading
Barr
Brandon
James Whitcombe Riley
Yates
Jennette Mine Emerges as Steady Rosebery Producer
Development at Wilson creek near Rosebery concentrates on the Jennette mine about six miles from Rosebery. Ten men work day and night in tunnels with a longest shaft of 350 feet. Ore assays run 200 to 800 ounces per ton as plans prepare for winter work and new buildings to house a larger crew. The Jeannette is expected to be among Rosebery’s first steady shipper.
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Wilson Creek
Rosebery
Redwood claim near Slocan City yields rich silver and gold ore
The Redwood prospect on Dayton creek, owned by J. W. Kyte Geo Stoll and Martin Isaacson, lies in granite along the gulch about one mile from the Evening Star Mine. The ledge runs 18 inches to three feet wide for hundreds of feet with paystreaks averaging 80 ounces of silver and 12 dollars in gold per ton. The dry siliceous ore contains iron sulphides and a small lead content, performing well in precious metals.
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Slocan City
Redwood
Dayton Creek
J. W. Kyte
Geo, Stoll
Martin Isaacson
Evening Star
Noonday mine ownership dispute clarified by Noonday report
The Noonday mine ownership is clarified stating Stewart Bros and Benedum hold a one quarter interest with a bond and lease on the other three quarters. Percy Dickenson of Slocan City reportedly purchased three quarters from other owners and may profit from the bond payments, with Stewart Bros and Benedum expected to assume the bond when due.
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Denver Ledge
Stewart Bros. and
Penedum
Percy Dickenson
Sen City
Dickenson
Stewart Bros
Benedum
Slocan City
Beredum
Galena Mines to Resume Work with Big Machinery
New owners of the Galena Mines plan immediate operations at the property in Silverton. They promise substantial investment in improved machinery and a concentrator as an early erection, a development welcomed by local citizens who regard the mine as a major asset.
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Galena
Silverton
Hand
Miner Union President Visits as Eight Hour Workday Sparks Strikes
Charles A. Mackay, president of the Nelson Miners Union, travels from Rat Portage to Nova Scotia to organize against contract labor paying below union wages. British Columbia eight hour law reduced pay by 50 cents a day, triggering strikes as only about one third of mines now pay union rates. Main tensions arise in Slocan where most owners are American.
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Charles A. Mackay
Nelson
Rat Portage
Sudbury
Parry Sound
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Mackay
Toronto Globe
Liberal Conservatives Union to Meet in New Westminster
The Liberal Conservative Union plans its annual meeting in New Westminster on October 5. The gathering is expected to discuss a general election amid Eastern exchanges forecasts. The union boasts strong local membership and may see a large Silverton delegation when President Wilson convenes. Prof. Montgomery of Trinity College, Toronto, a famed Canadian mineralogist, visited Ten Mile creek this week while examining the Royal Standard property.
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New Westminster
British Columbia
Wilson
Montgomery
Trinity College
Toronto
Canada
Ten Mile Creek
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Martin Group
Wil. On Creek
Oltrai
Daniels
Northport
United States Treasury Department
Brady Burg
Vancouver Group
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Silverton Agency
Lethbridge
Slocan
Gould
God
Reet
West
Clive Phillips-Woolley
London Spectator
Liberal Conservatives Union
J. A. M.pkinnon
M. M. Benedu
Silverton, B. C
Lakeview Hotel
Patronise Home Industries
Liebscher
Barry Block
Aeres
Silverton, 8. C
P. Burns &Co
Trail
Ymir
Kaslo
London
Cascade City
Grand Forks
Sirdar
Midway
Greenwood
Nelson, B. C
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