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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 28, 1904
Page
2
Published by Herald Publishing in May 28 edition. discusses subscriptions and advertising rates, road and trail funding for Ymir district, and mining production in 1903 1904 trends. Highlights $8000 road fund, Nelson Mining Division totals, copper decline, gold rise, and prospects for 1904 output. Mentions Harry Wright MPP visiting Dundee Ymir Wilcox roads and future works after July 1.
A local effort presses for wider support to publish a paper and expand printing, while discussing the Indian census efforts. Risley notes volunteers count over a million workers across provinces, Rajputana, and Andaman contexts, detailing challenges, methods, and the growth of Christianity from 1872 to 1901.
The Le Roi mine has no permanent manager after Mr. B F Parrish fell ill. John Mackenzie briefly managed and sampled the mine. London reports alleged overestimation of reserves by about 300000 dollars, prompting Parrish to resign. Anthony J MacMillan remains the temporary local managing director in charge.
Dell Smith former editor of the Mirror now in Vancouver tells a World representative he closed the Ymir Mirror and lost his paper, clearing about 140 dollars a month. He says he fought for a principle, won it, but lost his job and is seeking an editor in chief post.
John Houston member of parliament is charged with criminal libel by John Elliot of Nelson. The case concerns an item in the Nelson Tribune dated May 14 referring to Mr Eliot in his role as city solicitor.
A 1902 census Blue Book review notes the volume is unusually engaging for a statistical work. It highlights the census as both a repository of data and a source of broader social insight.
Presbyterian Church announces morning service at 11.00 a.m and evening service at 7.30 p.m on Sunday. Sunday school at 12. Young Peoples Society meets Friday evening at 6.30. All are welcome. Teo. H. Young, M.A. Pastor.
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