Local items of general interest from the Islander
Mrs A H Peacey left for Eastern Canada. Desmond Roe recovering after appendectomy at the local hospital. Week ending Aug 22 total 11 210 tons, noted as strong after pay day. J R Stevens of McLean's Jewelry left for Vancouver by Cowichan. City Council held regular meeting. Ald Maxwell's Victoria expenses ordered paid. James Abrams relieved as police magistrate. J Maitland Dougall appointed in his stead. Mr and Mrs P P Harrison with Mrs J J Weir returned from Victoria by auto. Wanted to rent 6 or 7 room unfurnished house. Box 480. High class piano for sale Elk Hotel Comox BC. Wanted to rent a four roomed house by end of September Box 480 c o Islander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Stevens
McLean
Vancouver
Cowichan
Ald. Maxwell
Victoria
James Abrams
J. Maitland Dougall
Duncans
C.o. Islander
Comox School Tender Sealed by Public Works
The Hon. Minister of Public Works invites sealed tenders by noon September 8 1918 for erecting a two room school and conveniences at Comox. Plans may be viewed from August 16 1913 at the Comox School Board office or Cumberland and Victoria offices. Ten dollar plan copies, refundable on return, and a 10 deposit by cheque or CD required with bids. Unsuccessful bids returned after contract execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comox
Comox School
Cumberland
B.C
Department of Public Works
Victoria
Canada
Minister of Public Works
Minister of Lands
Sayward District
Danish Bay
Discovery Passage
Valdes Island
H. R. MacMillan
B. c
Dominion Coal Mining Rights Leased for Twenty One Years
Dominion coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and parts of British Columbia may be leased for 21 years at an annual rental of Llanacre. Up to 2,500 acres per applicant with applications to district Agents. Fees of 8 refundable if rights unavailable. Royalties five cents per ton of merchantable coal with annual returns. Leave includes coal mining rights only. options to purchase additional rights at 1000 per acre. Apply to Secretary of the Interior Ottawa or Dominion Lands Agents. N B unauthorized publication not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Yukon Territory
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Llanacre
Peraun
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Dominion Lands
W. W. Cory
Leaky taps must be attended to at once
A brief notice urges immediate action on dripping taps. Local authorities emphasize prompt repairs to prevent water waste and damage. Citizens are advised to arrange urgent maintenance and report leaks to the housing office.
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England
Coppley
Noyes
Jandall
Simon Leiser & Co. Limited
J. C. B. Walkerville
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
Walkerville, Ontario
E. C. Emde
A. McKinnon
J. Young
Courtenay and Cumberland, B. C
A. H. Peacey
Desmond Roe
P. P. Harrison
J. J. Weir
Apply Elk Hotel
Comox, B.C
Nv. A Griffin
BOC
J. M. Quick Photographer
Pencey's Drug Store
Union Hotel
Vancouver Island
Harry Idiens
British Columbia Investments
Hotel Union
John N. McLeod
the Island Realty Co
Courtenay, B.C
Cumberland and Union Water Works Co., Ltd
L. W. Nunns
Cumberland, B.C
D. M. Morrison
Courtenay
R. H. Hardwickhe
Cunpertano Gourtenay
Courtenay Courtenay
Emde
Magnet Cash Store
Edison and
Columbia Phonographs
Goodyear
T.E
G.a.fletcher MusicCo
Ianos
Columbia
Edison Records
Ennteer
Ten Cent
Nanaimo
Sileks
Japan
K.abe & Company
Dunsmuir Avenue
Cumbi
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