The Governor's Peril and a Prison Revolt Hero
A historical tale recounts Thomas Barlow sentenced for murder and enduring life in prison. During a brutal yard mutiny led by fellow inmates, Barlow shields the governor, preventing bloodshed. Though believed guilty, new evidence later clears him, proving his innocence beyond doubt and restoring his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Barlow
Shire
Ufe
Lid
Hive
Barlow
Clara
Tie
Harlow
Nan
Delaware Circular Boundary Explained by Colonial Charter
The northern boundary of Delaware is circular because Penns charter set a boundary twelve miles east from Newcastle and north to the fortieth latitude, forming a circle that extends westward. This explains a long standing geographical curiosity noted by readers and students.
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Delaware
Delawares
Penn
Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Newcastle Town
Newcastle
Hae
Moose Endurance and Sharing Themed Anecdotes
A historic note on the moose's endurance compares it to caribou and horses, recounting Sir Edmund Head’s wager that a tame moose could beat horses from Fredericton to St John. It also includes a Toronto Star column urging sharing good fortune and stretching resources to help others in inclement weather and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Head
New Brunswick
Fredericton
St. John
Lord Hill
Fifty-Second Regiment
Government House
Market Square
Gage Town
Land Purchase Notice for 66 Acres in Cranbrook Area
Sixty days after dates will apply to the chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for leave to purchase a land described as block 341 Southeast Kootenay area and block 4491, totals 66 acres more or less. It runs along the British Columbia Southern Railway right of way, from a northwest corner start post to a point along Arnold’s pre-emption line, with a series of 33 and 20 chain legs, ending at the starting post. Robert Rabson, Cranbrook, January 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kootenay
British Columbia Southern Railway
Arnold
Robert Rabson
Cranbrook
Jan
Timber License Notice for Cut and Carry at Cranbrook
Notice is given that Fred Desourdil will apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from lands described as starting on the bank of Fitezerald Creek five miles north of Oilot 4585 group one East Kootenay, with boundaries including north, east, south, and west lines to form a 64 4 acre parcel. The application will be made thirty days after this notice, dated Cranbrook February 1995.
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Lord Strathcona
Canada
North Scothand
Donald A. Smith
She
Hudson Bay Company
Labrador
James J. Will
St. Paul
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Minnesota
Dakotas
Smith
Mr. Hill
South Africa
Bans of
Montreal
George Stephen
Tie
Hill
Stephen
Lord Strathcoma
Hate L
Ith
Rebruhry
Fred Desourdl
Sidney Liddicoat Dated at Cranbrook Uth
A document dated at Cranbrook Uth on February 14s shows Sidney Liddicoat as the signer or party involved in the notice.
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Cranbrook
Uth
Sidney Liddicoat
Notice of dam and boom plans on Kootenay River
Crarnbrook British Columbia based Kootenay Liber Company Limited applies under the Dean Chapter 02 18 for approval of dam and boom construction in the Kootenay River at Southmast Koutegay. Plans and site description have been deposited with the Minister of Public Works Ottawa and the Registrar of Land Sites Nelson. Dated Cranbrook February 1903. OW. FB. Guild solicitor for the applicants.
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Dean
Hate de Vast
Ottawa
Kootenay River
County of Kootenay
British Columbia
Canada
Minister of Public Works
Registrar of Deeds
Nelson
Britteb Columbia
Crows’ Nest Pass
Timber Cutting Permit Application Draft for Cranbrook Lands
A date indicates an intent to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from lands described near Fitsgerald Creek in East Kootenay. The outline covers starting at a post 60 chains north of the surveyed line of lot 4fse group one, then detailed compass measurements, totaling about 910 acres, with Cranbrook listed as the location and dated February 1, 1948, by Robert Ball.
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Kootenay
Fitsgerald Creek
Cranbrook
Uth
Robert Ball
Application for timber license at Fitzgerald Creek lands
A notice from Cranbrook dated February 10 announces an intention to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to enter and remove timber from lands described as Fitzgerald Creek three miles north of the surveyed line. The description covers a parcel bounded north south and east and west by specified chain measurements. Joseph Shannon files the application.
Notice to Apply for Timber Cutting License in Cranbrook District
Thirty days after date one in tent to apply to the Chief Contalsioner of Tans and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from lands described. Commencing at a post 80 chains north of G Pt survey, group one East Kootenay on Ritagerald Creek, south 40 chains, east 40 chains, north 20 chains, west 40 chains to start, area about 610 acres. Dated Cranbrook February 104, Duncan McArthur.
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G. Pt
Kootenay
Ritagerald Creek
Cranbrook
Ith
Duncan McArthur
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Herald Office
Phil M, Conger
Polke
Nell
Ephrim Stone
Kerridge
OLD King Coal
Bernard McBvoy
Canadian Pacific Railway Lands
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Kootenay District
Crows Nest Pass
Kimberley
North Star and
Sullivan Mines
Beal & Ellwell
Crows Nest Pass Cranbrook
South East Kootenay
V. Hyde Baker
Orto
A. Taylor
Nelson, B. C
East Koot
Enay
Elko, Cranbrook
Moyelle
Kitchener
Crestos
Great Iron Range
White Grouse
J. T. Burgess
F. T. Griffin
Bovril
Yonge Street
Toronto Star
Misery
OPEL
Columbia
ARCA
Poo
P. Burns & Cor
Richard Stewart
Lintend
Goethe
Pandy
Works
Thetise
Pest
Hie
Fotanes
John Hastien
Fitzgerald Creek
Hth
Ax Joseph Shannon
Robinson-McKenzie Lumber Co., Ltd
Thos. T. McVittie, P.L.S
P. C
Fort Steele, B.C
Geo. R. Taylor
Charles P. Campbell
Champion College of
U.S
Aiken Block
Canadian Bank of Commerce
B. C
Brandom
James Greer
Geary & Doyle
Harry Fairfield
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