03 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1904
Page
1
Local items report quick recoveries and visits from Col Collingwood Bing and others in Port Arthur and Nelson. Mentions Purseple Campbell's grocers, Kennedy’s hospital death, St Louis trial at Campbell's, and upcoming Labour Day Catholic church ceremony with cheap Nelson to St. Louis rates.
De Dixon visits town seeking mining property and a major cleanup is expected at the Wilcos mine. Highland Chief work paused for the season while Hunter V shipments average around 80 tons per day. Rustler claim work continues near Duma Sever. New placer discoveries reported near Hallsiding. Fifty stamps dropping at Viniv, with commissioning likely this week. Second Relof Arlington and Queen mines at Salmo and Evie keep normal production. Atlin mine work resumes and a crosscut drives toward a tunnel shaft. Keystone mine at Evie, operated by Clements and Davis, shipments paused. Yankee Girl praised by recent examiners. Negotiations pending in several quarters. Le Roi mine stall reports production increase, predicting larger smelter tonnage at Northport. Hunter V output may rise accordingly. Local records show Champion claim location by Hugh McDonald and St. Thomas Telegraph Maple Leaf No. 90 and Centennial assessments by Bd. Peters. The Yorn Tito issue offers better paper. community notes reflect broad support for the Metaniv, aside from a small group opposing change.
Vinh defeated Salmo 28 to 1 after Salmo led 10 to 0 through three innings. New Yinh players Jolson MacView and Dison impressed as MacVicar emerged as a promising pitcher. The victory secures the best two of three series for Yinh with another game likely on Sunday the 9th.
W A Coplen superintendent of the mining department announces diplomas will be awarded for the best mineral exhibits at the Spokane Interstate Fair opening October 4. Competent judges will select winners from ores nationwide. Railroads offer free transportation, with diplomas to be kept in Spokane as a permanent exhibit for future fairs.
The Yimnir Civilian Rifle Brigade receives ten Lee Enfield rifles 303 calibre sighted to 2000 yards with ammo allowances of 100 pounds per member for forty soldiers. Col Holmes DC is expected around September 20 while officers seek a suitable range for practice.
On Morty Tithour Day a dance at Miners Union Hall supports Yimir baseball club and Spokane Interstate Fair. Manager Robert Cosgrove unveils Herbert Dolater's rail business knack with a one fare rate from all Toland Empire points to Spokane and return. First such grant in years, with varying day by day single and round trip fares, valid across all tickets including railroads.
At a Tuesday meeting the Yili Citizens Association discussed low meeting attendance and urged more business involvement. The secretary reported letters to Gold Commissioner and local member seeking street appropriation, with no replies yet. The group favored dispatching a delegation to Slotat City to estimate costs and plan a public meeting to decide on a site and spending.
A correspondence letter urges Yimin residents to strengthen the Yonte Citizens Association. It notes the group’s past work, laments limited participation by major property owners, and asks for regular meetings and 25 cent monthly dues. The secretary will report on dues, expenditures, and attendee regularity.
A list of hotel arrivals includes MeLrop Hori RT Lowery Nelson Fred Johnson Summits Darbrick Salmor Colin Cy Brows Vancouver KN Jones Vancouver H Moore Nelson Chas Bart Nelsons Dalfourde TWamilton Ontario Vancouver Horgis Steve Derby Salmoi J Westgate Porto Rico Willett Nelson A St Tanmeny Northport G Dellanger Nelson Edward Spokane Warpowr Horaty Charles Wofters Nelson Miss M Silvadae sister Nelson Miss Monski Nelson H Sumon Winnipeg G P Tene well Silas Ay Swannell Neleo George Teone Porto Hivo flows House C O Demin Nelsons J We Scott New Tenve C Henderson Nelson Wy Sing son Mayes FD JeMieus Nelson Commercarias Horbie J Teen Beier J Tall Beier J Bel Spokaner Newton Geib Sana
Church announces morning and evening services on Sunday and Friday evenings. Pastor M Ay leads the Sorin and Prisnomnnias Dienes congregations with all members invited to attend.
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