Bosun mine readies winter work on Slocan properties
Article reviews the Bosun Mining Company holdings between Silverton and New Denver including the Tyre and Boatswain Fraction claims. It notes preparations for winter mining, a 65 foot shaft, 18 to 65 foot tunnels, ore returns around $100 per ton, and a private ore dock and wagon road. It highlights chief figures W H Sandiford and J Sturgeon, and mentions other local claims and potential paystreaks with high silver and gold values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosun
Bosun Mining Company
Tyre and Boatswain
Silverton
New Denver
Fidelity
Lake Shore
W. H. Sandiford
North West Mining Syndicate Ltd
England
N. CG
Dinguian
Sandon
Fidelity Boundary
Bosuo Company
OPR
Sandiford
Servia
British Columbia
Local notices from Silverton and Slocan City
Community brief notes include visits by J Barry from Brooklyn and J A McDonald returning as purser on the 8.8 Slocan, real estate and business updates, social events at McKinnon’s Hall and Foresters compani, a scarlet fever school closure, births, and ads for Mulvey’s bread and Carl’s Clover Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Slocan City
Silverton
McKinnon
Musig
J R Gates
New Denver
al. Wilds
McNichols
Silverton Drug Store
Comstock Concentrator contract let and ground broken
Work has started on the Comstock Concentrator with the contract let and ground broken. Mr. Mitchell will erect the plant, bringing mill erection experience from the Slocan region, and the Four Mile ore will soon be processed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Mitchell
Slocan
Mining Locales Report From Western Canadian Mines
The Idaho Mine has shipped 600 tons since July 1. A new strike is reported on the Two Friends mine. Prospects on Gold Hill near Slocan City show promise as a strong gold producer. Frank Provo and H. McMillan have gone to Wakefield to represent the Silver Cup claim. Dan Murphy, long a blacksmith at Enterprise, takes a short layoff. J. Tinling returns to Coffey Creek to push work toward Sellers Group. A temporary shut down at the Canadian group above London. restart date uncertain. Ferguson, Sept. 9. Messia, Perry, Leake and Phillips inspect Badshot and Lade Bros. property on Gainer Creek. Mr. McCollum visits Ten Mira to view north fork properties for purchase. L. J. Lebert and John Gillis go up to start Napoleon claim near Comstock. shows well. Assessment on Little Eva on Twelve Mile crook reveals a strong lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Messrs Teeters Bros and
Rackliff
Slocan City
Loodoo
Hoodoo
Howard
Leamion Creek
Paystreak
C. B. Taylor
Ten Mile
Ten Mile Creek
Kootenay Queen
Slocan
Kuelo Creek
Bert Pearson
Frank LoCasto
Gold Hill
Frank Provo
H. McMillan
Wakefield
Dan Murphy
Enterprise Mine
J. Tinling
Coffey Creek
London
Ferguson
Messia
Perry, Leake and
Phillips
Badshot
Lade Bros
Gainer Creek
Revelstoke Herald
McCollum
New Jerusalem
Ainsworth
Ten Mira
North Fork
L. J. Lebert
John Gillis
Napoleon
Comstock
A Promising Program at Clever's Hall New Denver
A concert featuring vocal and instrumental music readings tableaux and more will be held at Clever's Hall New Denver on September 28 at 8 o clock. Local talent plus Miss Jean Terry and Miss Clara Bennett will perform with the New Denver Orchestra in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clever's Hall
New Denver
Jean Terry
Nelson
Clara Bennett
New Denver Orchestra
Silverton Nuisance Ground Change Questioned
A Silverton letter contends the new disposal site near the lake is worse than the former. The wash would pollute water used by households and flow into Slocan Lake near bathing areas. The writer urges selecting a more suitable location to protect health. Cure that cough with Shilohs Cure from Silverton Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverton
Alpha Trail
Four Mile Creeks
Four Mile Creek
Four Mile
Slocan Lake
Croup
Silverton Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comstock Concentrator
Dr. Brouse
ST Walker
R. Kirkwood
Ohio
Mabou
Mr. Kirkwood
Evening Starming
J. Sturgeon
Mr. Sturgeon
D van Dorn
Iron Mountain
Mountain Chief
Sarnia
Voesel
Tom Mulveys
Leslie Hill
Vancouver
J. Barry
Brooklyn
J. A. McDonald
Rammelmeyer
Bartlett
Geo. Aylard
Life
Mulvey
Ki. B. Fraser
Galena
Slocan Ia
Capt
Fraser
Bank of B.N.A
W. Hunter
Turner
Robt
Malloy
Brampton
Conrad Bill
Ward
J Anderson
Anderson
Nelson Hospital
Hewitt Bostock M. P
Grand Forks
Trail
Rossland
Brouse
J. A. M.kinnon & CO
B. Co
M. M. Benedum
Idaho
Two Friends
Little Eva
Twelve Mile Crook
Silverton’s
Eorror
Lakeview Hotel
Silwrton
Lake View Avenue
Silverton, B
Hotel
Selkirk
Brandon & Barrett
Silverton Wharf
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