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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
1
Local items report Kirkpatrick away on a purchasing expedition and Dunegan practicing in Veron. A fishing party, a murder reward, and Dominion Day plans appear among notices. community clubs, ball practice, and a new Knights of Pythias service are announced alongside mill sale and logging equipment ads.
Yinit school trustees praised for securing funds and volunteer work to clear brush around the grounds and improve facilities. Money borrowed will fund ground purchase after July 1 and salaries for a qualified teacher may rise. A marriage notice from Miss Ethel Gray and James Craig is noted, with a legal-location dispute example and a bear hunting tale from Shorty Higgins in the district.
Up to six carloads of ore have been shipped from Yankee Girl Dundee and Atlin mines. A high grade ore trend emerges as Porto Rico lessons influence plans to start the mill and compressor plant in two weeks. Union Jack regains form at Bore Pine as two feet of galena opens. Second Relief Nine yields strong profits. Belle singer Patrick Chak plans to quit band but supplies remain. Water power hopes sustain year supplies as ore readiness tops four carloads.
The Boghorn ore sample yields heavy sulphide ore likely high grade. A four foot ore body lies in a shaft bottom at 35 feet while a tunnel connection nears 350 feet with a 60 foot shaft depth. Prospecting by Viniv Mines Co flags an abundant float suggesting an upstream ore shoot hidden near old workings.
A discussion of Section 2 and the mining licences raises questions about renewal dates. The text argues that licences issued with May renewal terms grant rights from midnight May 1, creating potential overlap and no lapse period for late renewals.
A letter to Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from H W Goode, president of the Lewis and Clark Exposition, requests a proclamation designating July 6 to July 15 as British Columbia Week at the Exposition. It notes a Dominion of Canada Day on July 1 and invites municipal leaders to arrange city delegations with welcoming visits.
The Great Northern Railway Co. issued an order canceling all passes on its lines effective immediately, with the cancellation covering all routes as of the date noted in the directive. The move affects travel privileges and requires passengers to use standard fares.
A four-page reprint argues against Don Ross and the Great Northern scheme for a Similkameen route to Everett. It claims Canadian aims tap wealth via railway expansion while favoring American enterprise, and contends Chest Northern has harmed mining interests. The piece critiques opposition and rail coalitions shaping Southern British Columbia policy.
A mixed list of hotel arrivals includes individuals such as C Presnell Nelson J Anderson Northport A Gold Mrne A McQueen Nelson John Bell Eric DP Barhuek Salmo W J Williamson Nelson C os Moronian Horr H Owen Spokane J Anderson Nelson W chickson Pernie NM White Bernie J Althoff Nelson M N Clement Whitewater J A Mackay Nelson Walport Haven J J McManus Toronto A J Anderson Nic A D Morris Vancouver G W Earnhardt Nelson G Beil Saline I Lh Avery Nelson.
Fire Chief Coffey introduces four signaling calls for a one alarm fire. Steady ringing denotes four signals and specific sequences indicate actions like handling hose reels after use.
Evening service at 7 30 and a Bible class at Sandows School. Young People's Society meets Friday at 8 o'clock. All are welcome. Hey Hey Young MA Pastor.
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