Oddities and tragedies thread London news and Cornwall mystery
A London magistrate learns a prisoner dies in custody after arrest and an elderly lodger collapses at a mother’s cry. A railway brakesman saves a runaway goods train near Buckingham, with Bristol line chaos averted. A Colchester court handles whipping of a boy, while a Devon girl in London shows remarkable growth after thyroid treatment. A Penzance case hints at a male impersonator’s death, and other village tales mix crime, charity, revival, and quirky superstitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verry Strong
London Guildhall
Arthur Hindson
Hinison
Aclsed
Vezey Strong
Sidson
Hudson
London and North-Western Company
Banbury and Bletchley
Bates
Buckingham
Westbury Station
Banbury
Brackley
Colchester
M. P. Mason
Basthorpe
Robert Hunt
Te Lad
Mildred Start
Devonshire
London
Lamson
How to Kill Gophers Tip For Home Gopher Control
A historical fragment advises using engine waste saturated with carbonbisulphide placed deep in a gopher hole. The gas, heavier than air, suffocates gophers and is described as highly inflammable, requiring great care in handling.
Notice to Purchase Land in Cranbrook District
J James Horace King of Cranbrook B C physician intends to apply for permission to purchase land in Cranbrook Land District South East Kootenay comprising 320 acres more or less. Land described begins 40 chains north of Lot 6248 southwest corner and forms a 320 acre parcel. Locator George Hungerford agent staked May 13 909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. James Horace King
Cranbrook
B. C
Cranbrook Land District
South East Kootenay
James Horace King
George Hungerford
Nellie May King
N. W
Fred Bridget
J. Livingston
J. Raven
C. P. St
S. W
C. P
Joe Livingston
Joe Livington
J, Livingston
J, Raven
82 Mile
Thomas Rader
Tomas Rader
Peter J. Weber
Lethbridge
Alberta
George Coldbird
M. J. Weber
Chas. K. Harris
Atthir Ee, Hale
New Westminster
Kootenay River
Snookumehuck Creek
Arthur E. Hale
William John Moore
Farquharson seeks land grant in Elk River area Morrissey
Archibald J. Farquharson of Fernie BC a contractor applies for permission to acquire 250 acres on the Elk River west bank near Morrissey. The land begins at a post at the northeast corner of Lot 1040 known as Laidlaw purchase and runs through a chainwide sequence before returning to the river. Date April 23 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald J. Farquharson
Fernie
British Columbia
Laidlaw
Elk River
Morrissey
Ek River
A. J. Farquharson
A. D
Land Purchase Notice for 400 Acre Lot in Cranbrook District
Irving Howard Cameron Willson James Martin and Robert Stanley Chapman of Cranbrook B C agents apply to purchase 400 acres described by a land survey beginning 20 chains east of Lot 6422 s west corner then east 80 chains south 5 chains west 20 chains east 20 chains west 60 chains and south 45 chains to the start dated April 15 1909 in the Cranbrook land district southern division East Kootenay
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Howard Cameron Willson
James Martin
Robert Stanley Chapman
Cranbrook
B. C
Land Purchase Notification and Creditors Notice
Nellie May King of Cranbrook seeks permission to purchase 160 acres in the Cranbrook Land District District of South East Kootenay. The deed details describe a specific boundary starting near Lot 6284 and Lot 6233. George Hungerford, Agent, dated April 26 1909. NOTICE TO CREDITORS in the estate of Andrew A McGuffie late of St Marys Alberta deceased demands all claims by June 15 1909 to The Trusts and Guarantee Company Calgary with distribution planned after that date. Solicitor W C Simmons Lethbridge Alberta representing the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew A. McGuffie
ST. Marys
Alberta
Andrew A. McGuifie
Province of
Trusts and Guarantee Company, Limited
Calgary
Treaté
Langley seeks coal and petroleum license in South East Koote nay lands
Lemuel L. Langley locator announces an application to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a prospecting license over 640 acres in Block 41503 District of South East Koote nay British Columbia. Land boundaries described around Langley’s claim near Lot 7844 Group 1. Located May 17, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
South East Kootenay
British Columbia
Lemuel L. Langley
Coal and Petroleum Prospect Licenses Sought in Lake Creek Area
Notice declares multiple 640 acre prospect areas in South East Koo sendy Province British Columbia. Listings name claimants Thomas Livingston Mrs Harry Hughes H Y Parker Charles McDugall John Leask James Miles William Livingston Joe Livingston Tomas Rader and others. Located on Lake Creek near 34 to 36 mile U S R and C P R lines with posts and compass directions, dated April 1909.
Land location and mining claim notices in British Columbia
The document records staking notices by James McPherson and Arthur E Hale for lands along the Kootenay River in British Columbia. It details claim boundaries, compass directions, distances in chains, and the presence of agents and locators with dates in 1909.
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Fit Reform Burns Bros
Queen's Hotel
Calgary, Alberta
H. L. Stephens
Canadian Hotel
Joseph Brault
Frese SS
HOTEL
ST. Francis
HantNey
Vancouver, B. C
Wack McDonald
Gust, Andren
Manitoba
J, Brown
OLD Country News
Penzance
Cornwall
D. S. F. Patten
Masul Noad
Stoke Newington
J. Goforth
Manchuria
Hankin
Goforth
Jess Christ
China
Champers
Hull
Epping
Tam
C. Spurgin
East Lancashire
Martin Townsend
Newport
Monmouth
Brabazon
Cardiff
D’oyly Carte
Nderstudying
Florence St. John
Tom Hague
Tenby
Kootenay Land District
Kootenay
East Kootenay
Petroleum Notices
South East
Koo
Thomas Livingaton
J. Livingaton
C. P. KH
N. B
Harry Hughes
U. P. KK
H. Y. Parner
H. Y. Parker
Charles McDugall
Hegre
Hansa
Arie Teletan
James Miles
Locator
Ty Livingston
AES
Witnes
N. E
William Livingston
James McPherson
Certificate OF Ments
Tarrant
Fort Steele
Wast Kootenay District
Lake Creek
William Tarrant
Southeast Kootenay
Virzon
Kingegate
Moyie
Curzon
Kingsgate
Moyle
Bpokine International
Pany
B.C
Raton
J. Edgar
Water Supp Go., Ltd
Nat J
I ‘Arrison
the Home
Nelson's
Geo
P. Wells
Tomkin
Henrys
Carden
W. J. Henry
Vancouver, B.C
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