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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
7
An agreement unites Northern Bank with Crown Bank with assets and abilities transferred on April 1. Each bank lacks branches on the opposite side of Lake Superior, creating a combined bank advantageous to both sets of shareholders.
Public notice to elect Cranbrook mayor aldermen and school trustees. Details voting place Baker Street Cranbrook and times, with nomination procedures, qualifications for office, and voting rules referenced from municipal act. Includes conditions for candidates and required qualifications for each office.
Nereby given is thirty days after date to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license at a location about seven miles west of the Kootenay River along the territorial boundary. Description: starting at Mabel V. Landeck’s southwest corner, then 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west, 10 chains south to the point of commencement. Dated December 17. Mabel Votanith, Lorator Hoobandeeh.
A notice dated December 1907 announces Henry F. Gandeck as locator and Eathen W. Butts as agent seeking a speech license to remove timbers from described ranges near Gates Way, WC. The descriptions detail starting posts, compass directions, and chain measurements for three parcels with the join of commencement.
Public notice announces intention to issue a duplicate title for part of Lot 30 in Kootehiy District in Valentine Hyde Haker’s name dated March 6 1906. It also lists three license locations for prospecting coal and petroleum on parcels in the South East Kootenay District with owners Bernice Belden Ralston Butterfield and Allen Hemphill named as locator.
John Glen of Fort Steele BC miner gives intent to purchase described land in the Cranbrook land district. The description starts at the north east corner of Lot 780 and runs east 60 chains, south 27 chains, west 0 chains, back to the starting point. Dated November 18th 1907.
Notice of intents to apply for special timber licenses and land purchase permits. Lewis W Patmore of Cranbrook B C seeks a license covering lands described by boundary posts and chains in the southeast Kootenay district. Ernest Pollard of Winnipeg Man seeks permission to purchase 70 acres near Mik River with boundaries linked to Crohan and Elk River lines.
Notices state intent to apply for special licenses to cut and carry away timber from lands described near Henry F. Landeck and Mabel V. Landeck. Descriptions include compass bearings and chain measurements from specified posts along Timber Limits and the Kootenay River area near Gateway, B C.
District of East Kootenay notices William Edwin Stevenson of Cranbrook intends to apply for permission to purchase 210 acres described as a parcel starting at Lot 7317, then 60 chains south, 40 west, 60 north, 40 east, dated October 1907.
Nazaire Rochon of Cranbrook 3B a lumberman applies for a Special timber license on lands described as starting one mile north of the International Boundary line and 14 miles east of PLR Lot 4591. The parcel measures 610 acres more or less and is bounded by 80 chain segments. Notice dated October 28 1907.
Arthur Charles Yeager of Moyie 8 C Timber Cruiser announces an application for a special timber license. The description begins at a post on the northeast corner of Timber Scense 11850 and defines bounds west unknown, north 106 chains, east 60 chains, and south to the starting point with dates and location recorded.
The East Kootenay Lumber Company Limited of Cranbrook intends to apply for a special order covering lands Lot 178 Group One in the Kootenay district. Dated November 25, 19XX.
Cranbrook land district in the Kootenay region takes notice of Arthur Chirles Yeager of Moyie applying for derogation on described lands. Commences at a post 20 chains north of Timber License 9706, then north 80, west 40, south 40, east 20 to point of commencement. Dated October 22, 1907.
Arthur Charles Yeager of Moyle 1B intends to apply for a speck timber license covering a plot described as Elwins West with boundary lines run north of the north west former of Bus Jeense Hogs then east then south then west to the starting point. The filing is dated October 22, 100i.
Artie Charles Yeager of Moyle British Columbia timber cruiser applies for a special timber license. Description begins 100 chains north of the north east corner of Timber License No 700 then 80 chains south then 80 chains to the starting point. Dated October 22.
Yeaser of Moyie B G applies for a special timber license on lands described by a polygon starting 120 chains north of Timber License 766 and bounding north 80 chains west 0 chains south 80 chains east 80 chains to the start. Date October 23, 107.
Notice that Lewis W Patmorey of Cranbrook B C a student intends to apply for a commerce at a post planted in the northwest corner of Lot Hat Group 1 Kootenay District. The description runs west 80 chains south 1 chain cast sv chains and ends at the junce of Lewis W Hatmore. Dated October 22 1907.
Lewis W. Matmore of Cranbrook British Columbia a law student intends to apply for a special timber license. Lands described begin at the southwest corner of Lot 1420 in Kootenay District then run 80 chains south 80 north and back to start. Dated October 22, 1907.
Charles A Taylor of Cranbrook intends to apply for permission to purchase the northwest corner of Lot 2041. The tract runs north 20 chains, west 20 chains, south 20 chains, and east 20 chains to the starting point, containing 40 acres more or less. Dated October 24, 1907.
Arthur Charle Yeamer of Moyie British Columbia intends to apply for a timber license over a described lead starting 160 chains north of the Timbo License 1711 corner. The path runs north 50 chains west 80 chains south 50 chains and west 80 chains back to the start. Dated October 28, 1907.
Louise Robertson of Winnipeg Manitoba to purchase the southwest corner of Lot 4144 described as starting at a point then north 80 chains then west then east 80 chains to the point of commencement, containing 640 acres or less. Agent James R. Rilmondson. Dated November 1907.
Eonth Kirby of Winnipeg intends to apply for permission to purchase land described as starting one mile south of Lot 2316 at the southwest corner of Lot 2242. The parcel extends 20 chains west, 80 chains north, 20 chains east and 80 chains south to the starting point, about 16 acres. Agent James FR. Admondson dated November 1907.
Yeatser of Moyie British Columbia conducts a land boundary description for Timber License 0766. The survey path begins 210 chains north of the northeast corner then 6 chains north 80 thins west 60 chains south 500 chains east to starting point. Date October 22 1907.
In the Cranbrook land district Yeager of Moyie British Columbia applies for a special Limber license covering lands west of the cruie west corner of Timber License 0033. The description reads a path 40 chains north 40 chains west 40 chains south 40 chains and returning east to the point of origin.
Recorded notice describes land boundaries for a parcel tied to Tinker License YUS3. Arthur and Charles are named successors in a boundary description dated October 22, 1907. The tract runs west 40 chains from the northwest corner, north 40 chains, east 160 chains, south 10 chains, and west 160 chains.
Fragmentary land notice from Moyie British Columbia describes a special timber license area starting 74 chains west and 80 chains north of the northwest corner, then various bounds including west 160 chains to commencement. Date noted October 22, 1907.
Yeager of Moyie British Columbia holds a special timber license over lands described by a bounded parcel starting 80 chains north of the northeast corner of Timber License No 766 and running north 80, west 60, and south 10 chains due to commencement dated October 23 1907.
Timber license YUS3 granted over northwest corner described as thence west 73 chains thence south 83 chains thence west 74 chains thence north 85 chains to the starting point dated October 22 1907.
The applicant plans to acquire land at the north-east corner of Simber License 9766 by a survey: north 80 chains, west 80 chains, south 80 chains, east 80 chains. Dated November 2, 1907.
Notice describes lands in Kootenay District Cranbrook area owned by Lewis W Patmore. It details a post at the southeast corner of Lot 620 Group 1 and a boundary path west 80 chains south 1 chain east 80 chains north 80 to the starting point.
Land description in the Cranbrook Moyie area dated October 23 1907 details a 106 chain north east 60 chains west 108 chains south 106 chains to the start. Timber License 11356 referenced with Newfoundland style bearings.
Mast Kootenay Lumber Company Limited of Cranbrook British Columbia occupation Lumber Manufacturers intends to apply for permission to purchase a described land block about 40 chains south of the N W corner of Lot 6808 Group One Kootenay district thence west 20 chains thence south 20 chains thence east 20 chains thence north 20 chains to place of commencement containing 40 acres or less as Nast Kootenay Lumber Company Limited per Archibald Kenneth Leitch Agent Dated at January 1907
The notice outlines requirements for sole heads of a family or single males over 18 to claim up to a quarter section of 160 acres with residency and cultivation rules. It details six months' residence, possible substitutions via family or nearby land, and six months’ written notice to the Dominion Lands Commissioner. It also sets coal land prices and royalties, with limits of 20 acres per person and a 10 cent per ton royalty.
Notice to Ross-Saskatoon Lumber Company Limited of Walilo D C occupation lumber men applying for a special timber license over lands at the south west corner of Lot 617 described by bound coordinates. Location in District of Kootenay District Dates November 13 1907 extended to December 1 1907 J B Armstrong Assistant Commissioner of Lands Works Southern Division of Mast Kootenay
Notice in the Ran Brook Land District announces Ross-Saskatoon Lumber Company Limited of Waldo BC applies for a special lumber license covering about 640 acres located 45 chains west and 120 chains south of Lot 174. description includes specified boundary lines and a 1907 publication date. Assistant Commissioner J F Armstrong signs for East Kootenay Southern Division.
Notice of a timber license issued to Ross Saskatoon Lumber Company Limited for about 30 chains south of the northwest corner of License Lot 8601, then west 110 chains to CP Railway Lot 4591, south 60 chains, west 110 chains, north 50 chains to start, containing 4 acres more or less. Publication date December 19 1907. East Kootenay division 39 61
STRICT OF KOOTENAY Lumber-Company Limited of Waldo intends to apply for a special timber license. The proposed tract begins 4 posts west of the southwest corner of License Lot 8802 and follows a 80 chain square boundary. Public notice dated December 19 1907 signed by I F Armstrong.
J Taylor of Cranbrook intends to sell by sale for permission to purchase land described as the north east corner of Lot 7327 bounded by 40 chains south and north and 20 chains east and west, containing 50 acres more or less. Dated November 20, 1906.
Estray report describes two sorrel horses branded on Jaw with a white star, entered premises in Wariner SC and damaged a garden. Owner must file claim and cover expenses, forwarding to Harrison P O Box 5. Local authorities note charges pending and recovery steps.
Harry Hamilton McVittie of Cranbrook H C acting as General Agent for Victor Albert Rollins of Cranbrook B C applies to purchase 640 acres described as Lot II G 1 Mast Kootenay. The land runs west boundary eighty chains south to northwest corner then north eighty chains east eighty chains south eighty chains and back to start. Dated October 21 1907.
Notice outlines a land description for a parcel owned by Ross-Saskatoon Waldo at N B E corner of Lot 8282 Group 1 and neighboring lots 8607 6173 with measured lines: west 40 chains north 20 chains west 15 chains north 80 chains east 40 chains south 60 chains east 15 chains and south 40 chains.
Dated November 13 1907 the notice describes a land parcel of 640 acres more or less located in East Kootenay with detailed boundary lines and measurements. The document lists d F Armstrong as agent and references a lumber license and license lots 8603 4591 with chains and boundary directions.
Waldo H C lists land boundaries totaling 640 acres in 1907 occupation lumber west and north lines with described chains and directions. George Geary of Fort Steele B C the Livery Stable Owner applies to Sullivans pre emission corner with a detailed chain by chain boundary description dated December 6 1907.
East Kootenay manufacturers intend to apply for escribed land about 30 chains south of the N. W. owner of Lot 5808 Group One Kootenay District then west 20 chains south 20 chains east 20 chains north 20 chains to place of commencement not containing 40 acres more or less. Dated December 13 1907.
Mayook Lumber Company Limited of Mayook B B occupation lumber manufacturers applies for permission to access the south east corner of Lot 331 Group 1 Kootenay District. The plan traces 40 chain boundaries south west north east to form a 160 acre parcel. Dated December 7 1907.
Henry F. Landeck locator and Eathen W. Butts agent of Gateway B C intend to apply for lands described by three parcels. Parcel One begins at Timber Limit 6211 northwest corner then follows 80 chains north 40, 80 west, 120 south, 40 east to start. Parcel Two starts 40 chains north of Timber Limit 6211 NE corner, traces 40 east, 80 north, 80 west, 40 south, 40 east, 40 south to commence. Parcel Three starts northwest corner Timber Limit 6207, 80 chains east, 80 north, 80 west, 80 south to commence. Dated Gateway B C December 7 1907.
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