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Newspaper
Cranbrook Herald
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
2
The piece discusses timber, mining, lumber, coal, and agriculture driving growth in South East Kootenay with Cranbrook to Alberta trade in focus. It cites The Herald’s role, criticizes populist farm protection talk, and notes political tensions around Aunsmuir and Turner amid a growing district economy.
The probate court sale at Mort Steele attracted few bidders with no lots offered for sale in Fort Steele. Seven lots sold in Westport, twelve in Moyle, one in Wardner, six in Cranbrook, and two in Kimberley. Robinson and Clapp of Cranbrook were the largest purchasers. The next sale is planned for January with remaining unoffered parcels.
Moyle Lumber Co announces job openings with demand there is no idle man in town. Work has begun on laying new steel between Aldridge and Yahk this week. J Attwood Moyle's new station agent and family arrived Wednesday from Mort Steeleinetion. Residents express sincere regret at the news.
A brief ad touts the Herald as the district news source owned by the editor and not any faction. It notes a value of ten dollars but a purchase price of two dollars.
The article recalls Mr. Hillier a faithful Moyie official praised for courtesy and community service. It notes his promotion but emphasizes Cranbrook gains a valued citizen. Ki S Pollard, linked to Moyie’s Odd Fellows, moves to Coeur d Alenes as a new lodge, with Wallace lodges aiding the ceremony and Burke lodge No. 7 being established at Barike.
Notices publish requests to apply for licenses to cut timber and carry away wood from specified lots in Cranbrook and East Kootenay. Each notice names claimants, dates, districts, and deadlines for applications to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works, with details on boundaries and preemptions.
Elko constable Dow expects transfer to Wardner soon while Harry Mentley of Pernice shows interest in Morrissey Investments. Mooch the Miner mascot survived a near accident at the mill as the townsite clears, and plans for an opening ball at H L Stephens new hotel emerge. Joe Duchesne faces charges after shooting three cattle on Frank Derosier’s Jaffray ranch. he is held for trial in Nelson after a preliminary hearing in Jaffray.
Notice states that within thirty days after September 30, 19xx an application will be made to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a timber license. The description references a block near Vite? Couith and Honea and a boundary chain description ending at the point of commencement. Agent Dan Hayes signs for Carter We.
Notice is hereby given that within thirty days after October 7 1902 an application will be made to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for timber on lands north of Flathead River near Pinchor Creek, near Morrissey and East Kootenay, with described boundaries and area around 140 acres. Also notice of a timber license around Lot 340 East Kootenay with described post markers and boundaries dated August 2 1902.
Notice states that thirty days after the date a person intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to sit and carry away timber from a described area in East Kootenay. The description includes a post printed near Wehaings south of the southwest corner of foray with specific boundary directions. Dated Oils Hitliiay of September 102, James Cran, by Dan Hayos, Avent.
Thirty days after the date, an application will be made to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special timber license. The lands described begin at post 7 at Rook's S. W. corner in Lot 334, group 1, Mast Kootenay, proceed north 80 chains, east 80 chains, south six chains, west 80 chains, totaling 640 acres. Dated August 15, 1002. 26 T. ROOKKS.
Notice to apply for a prospecting license for cotton on land south of the Flathead River east of the Canadian Pacific boundary line in Hast Kooteniy. Describes parcels near Morrissey area with bounds and measurements, dated September 1 1902 and October 16 1902, signed by A Blackett agent for TL 1 Stephens.
Notice states plans to apply thirty days after publication to the Chief Commissioner for a speeit license in the East Kootenay district. It lists reserved lands and lots including Chenese and Hicholis areas and references lands described by Dan Thyes as agent.
The notice requests approval from the Ohler Commissioner of Faunts and Works to apply for a tank and timber transport permit. It describes the property at an unnamed Lunils Conmienelle area, near WT Arnot boundary, 0.5 mile south of a corner post, with boundaries described as west to CHAT SO elauns, south to a corner, east 80 hills, and north to the starting point. The document is dated October and March labels appear in OCR.
Notice gives intention to apply to provincial commissioners for a license to prospect gold on lands south of the Klathead River near Piney Creek trail, within Southeast Kootenay district, British Columbia. Describes starting post near Moressey, boundaries with WL Stephens claim, and total area of six hundred forty acres. Dated September thirty, year, by A Mackett agent.
Thirty days after date one My It Whi applies to the Chief Commissioner of foancamd Works for a special license. The notice describes property at the northwest corner post and southwest corner of T. Arnutt's, with boundaries of 40 chains south and 40 chains north to a point near the coast. Location references Cranbrook and Har 1 GK, with a date around March.
Thirty days after notice, to apply to the Assistant Commissioner of Lands and Works for a lease to prospect six hundred forty acres on the east side of the Plathend River near Pincher Creek, in East Kootenay District British Columbia. Dated September 10, 1892. Martin Crahan by A Tackett, Agent.
Joseph Dobbs applies to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry timber from land described as Lot 336 Eastootenay. The land starts at a post marked S Joseph Hobbs NW at the northeast corner, with a 10 acre area defined by a 1 chain by 40 chain rectangle. Date August 1009.
The document records a timber limit claim by W Walcott dated August 25 1002. It details a parcel starting at a post marked Walcott's corner and describes bounds north 4 chains east 16 chains south 1 chain and west 160 chains totaling 40 acres.
J Swinnarton announces intent to apply to the Chief Commissioner commencing at a post marked J Swinnarton s S W corner 40 chains south of Dunn timber line on Gold Creek East Kootenay. Boundaries describe 80 chain intervals forming a 64 acre area dated August 25, 102.
Notice dated 10 October 1K describes intent to apply to the Ohler Commissioner of Lands and Works at Victoria for a lease to cut and carry away timber starting at a northeast corner post half a mile south of Maret's northwest corner post No 2, running 40 chains east 40 chains north 40 chains west to the starting point, totaling about 640 miles or less, Cranbrook. The applicant plans to commence after thirty days.
A notice states that within thirty days after a date, the applicant will seek from the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works a license to cut and carry away timber on described land. The parcel begins at the northwest corner near Miren No. 2 and extends over about 640 acres in Cranbrook, with boundaries given in chains.
Notice is given that 30 days after date I intend to apply to the Office of Lands and Works for a timber cut and transport permit. The description covers parcel starting at the southwest corner near a post, including adjacent bounds and sizes, with dates and names shown in the description.
Chief Commission er of Ladscant Works issues a notice to cull and carry timber from a described lot. The postmarked date reads August 1st with location details including Wick''s No We and Lot No 2 in Girone Rast hoor. The document references chain measurements and directions to begin at a marked post and proceed to the starting point.
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