Coal and Petroleum License Notice for Witherspoon Claim
Notice given to apply for a license to prospect coal and petroleum in South East Kootenay Block 4593. Property includes 640 acres described by 80 chain sides, located near Lot 7507 with Witherspoon claim boundaries. Locator: T. C. Witherspoon. Agent: John Virgo. Witness: Archie Helden. Filed September 23, 1912.
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Victoria
South East Kootenay
S.W
T. ©. Witherspoon
T. C. Witherspoon
Ohn
Virgo
Archie Helden
Coal and Peatroleum
S.E
N W
Witherspoon
John Virgo
Landa
N.W
Archie Belden
Abit
South East ‘Kootenay
Aa-T
S.F
T. C
Coal and Petroleum Notices for Witherspoon Claim Lot 7607
Notices dated September 24 1912 announce intent to obtain licenses near Victoria for the Kootenay Block 4593 and the Witherspoon claim. Descriptions outline land parcels totaling 610 and 640 acres with specified compass bounds and corner references, naming locator T C Witherspoon and witnesses Archie Belden and Archie Helden.
Lipton Arrives in New York to Renew America Cup Challenge
Sir Thomas Lipton arrives in New York promising to build another Shamrock and challenge the New York Yacht Club under its universal rule. He argues the old rules bar European boats and urges a fair race under American or universal regulations, asserting his claim as the British challenger for the America Cup.
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Thomas Lipton
New York
Averyone
Sir Thomas
America
Atlantic
New York Yacht Club
United States
American
Great Lakes
Europe
Uncle Sam
the Stars and Stripes
Atlantic Ocean
Resgatta
Suffrage Petition Planned by British Columbia League
The Political Equality League of Vancouver plans to circulate a petition to the next legislature seeking women's suffrage with a goal of four thousand signatures. Mrs. McConkey presided. Mrs. Watterson urged workers to aid the effort.
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British Columbia
Political Equality League
Vancouver
McConkey
Watterson
Newbro's Herpicide Ad Promises Hair Beauty
A vintage advertisement claims Herpicide prevents hair loss by killing dandruff germs and adds shine and fluffiness. It urges sending 10c for a sample and booklet to The Herpicide Co. Detroit and notes availability at barber shops and salons. Beattie-Murphy Co. is listed as special agents.
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Newbro
Herpicide Co
Dept. R
Detroit
Mich
Herpicide
Beattie-Murphy (O., Ltd
Shamrocks and Reliance in Cup History and Longevity
The article recounts Sir Thomas Lipton’s yachting challenge history noting Shamrock III and IV losses to the Columbia in 1899 and 1903, the costs of pursuit near £400,000 and total spends around £1,000,000 across twelve attempts. It also records references to future Shamrock IV and lingering ambition for the America Cup.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Columbia
Reliance
Sir Thomas
Thomas
Isle of Wight
Notice of license application in South East Kootenay district
Imply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands of Victoria for a license in the district of South East Kootéiay. Block 4593 lies 1 mile east of the 30 mile post on the CPR survey along the west boundary of Block 4593. The notice cites Taurphy 4 Co as the party seeking the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Commissioner of Lands
Victoria
South East Kootéiay
P.R
Witherspoon Claim Notice Describes 410 Acre Survey Block
Notice Near one mile east of the 40 mile post on CPR survey marks the west boundary of Mock 159R. It identifies J. C. Witherspoon as locator in 1912 and describes a tract of 410 acres more or less with boundary lines of 80 chain segments and a point of commencement.
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United States
Canada
Farocity
Inenie
America
487
Salerman
C.P.R
S.E
T C. Witherspoon
T. C. Witherspoon
John Virgo
Archie Relden
Descriptive Land Claim Boundaries near Witherspoon Claim
Description of a land parcel bounded by directions from a southern near point, with metes and bounds totaling 610 acres more or less. Witness listed as Archie Belden. Dated 1912 and cataloged as 44-51.
Coal and Petroleum Notice for Kootenay Block 4593
Public notice outlines a land claim description near the S E corner of Lot 7507 and the N W corner of the Witherspoon claim. It specifies directions and distances totaling to the point of commencement and notes the notice dated September 2, 1912.
Dry Cleaning Ad Promises Stain Free Garments
An advertisement proclaims a dry cleaning process that removes all stains leaving fabrics like new. It highlights expert service and up to date equipment, offers prompt garment pickup and delivery, and guarantees satisfaction with ladies’ work a specialty and reasonable costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garmenta
Janda S. F. corner Claim Boundaries and Acres
Describes land parcels near Janda Situ Kootenay and block 4593 with bearings and ranges. Notes a Witherspoon locator and dates October 10 m2 and October 7 ions with references to railway peat and CPR survey. Includes acreage claims of 640 acres and various chain measurements. Witness Archie Redden associated.
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Forestry School of Toronto University
Charles McGadyen
Forester
MacMillan
Ontario
Fernow
Toronto
Alberta
C.P.R. Forestry Service
Dominion Forest Branch
Roy Campbell
Ottawa
Forestry Branch
Continents
C. FE. Lucas
Warnhams
Surrey
England
H. Lucas, Jr
Rockies
Ss. W. Corner
C. Witherspoon
Dr. de van
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Taurphy 4
Mock
N. BE
Y. C. Witherspoon
J. C. Witherspoon
Cranbrook Dyeing and Cleaning Works
Benton & Scudder
Coldstream Estate Nurseries
Vernon, B. C
P. DE Vere Hunt
Cranbrook
B.C
Imperial Bank of Canada
D. R. Wilkie
Robert Jaffray
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Queen's Hotel
H. L. Stephens
Prop
Calgary, Alberta
Royal Bank OF Canada
Montreal
Quebec
Holt
E. L. Pease
T.B. O'Connell
Cranbrook' i
Jos. Brault
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