Brooklyn News

            The little steam launch, Myrtle B., is doing a big business in freight and passenger traffic.

            Powder wagons going over the “tote” road have the right of way.  No one crowds them.

            P.P. Cullen has established an eating house at Second creek crossing, eight miles out.  Sleeping accommodations will be furnished.

            Captain Whitmore of the Lytton is unhappy.  While at work on the Robson wharf he lost his pocketbook containing $112.  He has purchased another Brooklyn lot to earn another hundred.

            Twohy Bros. killed a big black bear last week 150 yards from their camp.  It was a very large one, requiring six men to bring it in.  Others have been seen along the right of way.

            John Dorsey has rented the large log building erected by Forrest & Cameron, twenty miles out from Brooklyn.  The house is two stories and will accommodate fifty people.  A hotel and barn for accommodation of hands is the purpose of the venture.  It’s half way to Christina lake.