11 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1905
Page
1
Numerous briefs report shop sales at Seaney’s and Ymir Bakery offerings. Craft and rail updates note trains running both ways and a Spokane theatre with refreshment breaks. Local figures include Arthur Clare foreman, Dougald Cameron in Ottawa, and Israel Parish’s burial in Trail.
Alaska’s 60 000 residents express indignation over the killed delegate bill in Washington. A Valdez telegram to President Roosevelt demands Alaska be annexed to Canada, citing lack of representation and government neglect.
Wilcox mine nears mill start in weeks with Hunter V. limited crew amid negotiations. Yspir mine output to improve. Thirty five stamps run by water to cut costs. Joe Aturgeon clears work on Chole lis Wild Horse Creek. Dundee mine lease secured by Tom Flynn with high grade ore in surface workings. Sybdis headed by Mr A BR Rand of New Westminster has met all payments. property soon paid.
Charles Cameron reports finding fine galena ore in the Yankee Girl tunnel face. He nearly has a carload of ore from the tunnel but a break up of the rawhide trail prevented full cars from being moved down.
A list of hotel arrivals includes individuals and families from Toronto Spokane Nelson and Calgary among others. Names such as McLrop Horris W Ho Huvson McGillivray Stein Vanport Horin Gold Trigg Crosby Johnston Ross Cosgrove Dewar James and Johnson appear with multiple cities noted.
The Ymir Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees organized by Mrs Minnie Witchie of Nelson has begun regular monthly meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Masonic Hall. Membership stands at about two dozen with several more women showing intent to join. The hive elected officers for its first year including Mes Kpeelan P L and Mys Gleazer L C with other roles filled by Mys Crowe PR Miss Carson Sergeant Miss E Mebood AL Mrs Gille Sent Mrs F MeTead Picket Miss Melead C of G Miss T Meleod Pianist.
A Victoria special to the Tribune reports the caucus approved the initial railway plan for Kootenay Central and the Columbia & Western extension from Midway to Spence's Bridge, about 450 miles, to be built by the CPR in five years. Subsidy of 8500 per mile on completion of ten mile sections, with initial assessment of 84,000 per mile for five years, rising to 810,000 thereafter. A second instalment promised Monday may push a land grant of at least 15 000 acres to Grand Trunk Pacific, backed by Liberal votes. Times and Colonist urge aid for Pacific cost end.
The seasoned break up of sleighing came earlier than any prior record as snow vanished in town and reduced in hills. The Coe Commission Co of Minneapolis, west’s largest bucket shop, failed after opening a Nelson branch run by Sharp and Irvine. They transferred the business to Downing Hopkins & Co before the collapse. Nelson share traders profited briefly. The writer notes this branch bucket shop will exit, in line with past experience that such houses struggle in small towns.
A heated session in Victoria sees the Liberal government gain after an absented vote. The division reveals the Opposition weakness as four government members were absent and the motion carried 16 to 42, shocking observers and strengthening government position.
Fire Chief Coffey outlines alarm signals for the fire brigade. Steady ringing means fire one stroke pause two strokes plus three strokes signals a call for help to handle the hose after use.
Evening service at 7 30 with Bible class and Young People's Society meeting Friday at 8 00. All are welcome. Pastor announces, church event details provided by Caemen-s and a4 School and Bible Class.
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