CPR Rail Survey Strives From Midway to Nicola Across Similkameen
Reports indicate active CPR engineers are surveying between Midway Penticton and Nicola with secrecy. Voters along the Similkameen question routes while subsidies exist for Carmi Penticton and Penticton Nicola lines. Scows and slips may aid construction as Great Northern expansion concerns loom near Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penticton
Nicola
Similkameen River
Keremeos Creek
Princeton
Duncan Ross
Penticton Press
Ajuety
OPLR
Mollis Creek
C. PR
Ellis Creek
Midway
Itling
Levininus
Carmi
Vernon
O. BR
Beaverdell
Nicola Vie Penticton
Okanagan Landing
Fluat
Ateuntion
Great Northern
Brunel
C.P.R
Aspen Grown
Will Connect At Midway With Gore Northern Line
Vancouver man A B Waikem and C H Moss resident engineer at Nelson discussed a planned Midway Gore Northern connection this week. They reviewed progress on various improver tanks funded this year and were welcomed by AW Tierney of Nelson. The extension at Midway will begin and run alongside the existing feeder from Greenwald Pines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Waikem
Vancouver
C.H. Moss
C. PLC
Nelson
Gore Northern
AW. P. ‘Tierney
Eimbereton
Nelsan
Mid
Vancouver and Victoria Conservatives Nominate G H Cowan and G M Barnard
At parallel nominating conventions in Vancouver and Victoria, G H Cowan won in Vancouver on the first ballot against B Tisdall and M Woodworth, while G M Barnard topped J L Beckwith in Victoria. The meetings were well attended with strong support for both candidates and nominations declared unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Victoria
G. H. Cowan
B.tisdall
M. Woodworth
G. H. Barnard
J. L. Beckwith
W. Templeman
Martin Burrell
McBride
Barnard
Beckwith
Wheels Within Wheels After Keremeos Gun Play
A feature recalls a chaotic Keremeos incident two weeks earlier in which Ryan loaded booze and a shot gun, causing residents to flee toward hills while Roger sprinted home, illustrating rival factions and the hub of Keremeos Station amid the commotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keremeos
Keremeos Station
Wildmitn Ryan
Roger
Ringe
Hydrogenous Scout Mention Sparks Gazette Debate
The Vernon Okunagiui item notes G A Hinns and Harris of Vernon as figures amid local newspaper chatter. Harris, tied to a Detroit balloon factory and Duncan Armywoodgreen, is described with faded detail as stock sales loom and business shifts unfold in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Hinns
Vernon “Okunagiui
Gazette
Sluilkamnean
Princeton Star
Harris Dil
Ty Gaxette
A. Harris
Vertin Ofanniga
Duncan
Harris
Detroit
Mich
Desoni
Aif
Lannion & Co
Gavel commemorates Simon Fraser legacy at New Westminster
A gavel to be presented by the Oregon Historical Society at New Westminster marks Simon Fraser's commemoration. It features five wood pieces from historic Pacific coast sources: Hudson Bay Co. Beaver, seedling apple grown near Port Vancouver, Royal Anne Cherry graft, Douglas fir plank from Fort Vancouver era, and a Salem fence ash handle. The inscription plate may be Eraser gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New West+minster
Simon Fraser
Oregon Historical Society
Hudson Bay Co
Beaver
Pacific Ocean
Columbia River
Mraser River
Port Vancouver
James Bruce
McLoughlin
Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Plains
Henry County
Lown
Henderson
Milwaukie
Ore
Portland
Pacific Coast
David Douglas
John McLoughlin
Hudson Bay Company
Fort Vancouver
Ralph ©. Greer
Salem
Marion County
Big Bear Bagged by Cahill in Friday Hunt
George Cahill killed an enormous black bear along the trail between Cluny Bent and the Nickel Plate. His dog pursued the beast while Cahill directed a stay in the cabin, and the bear finally collapsed after the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cahill
Nickel Plate
Bruly
Wade
Bear
Squakin
Cahill
King
Chen
Cheekin
Henge
Dows
Borden Begins Campaign in Lunenburg Tour
Electors gathered in Bridgewater to hear L Borden speak on provincial issues. He denounced political corruption and called for honesty in administration and purity in eloquence, appealing for defeat in an honest election over dishonest victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electors of
Lunenburg, N.S
Bridgewater
Lunenburg Chunty
BR. L. Borden
Colchester
Mr. Borden
Want Old Timers Pict ures Exhibition Call for Photos
An appeal from Mew Gusnell of Victoria dated August 25 1908 requests photographs of district pioneers for an historical exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of Simon Fraser’s river voyage. Exhibits will be returned after September 29 to October 3 in New Westminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Deir Sin
New Westalingster
Simon Praser
Initil
Express
Hedley Gun Club Honors Trophy Recipient and Resolve
The Hedley Gun Club passed a resolution thanking J. W. Shatford M P P for the handsome trophy sent as winners of the top shooting competition at Keremnos on Vialovid Days. The club pledges to defend the trophy and strive for fresh efforts to fend off challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedley Gun Club
Ordineavy Club
Rks Thelapy
D. Cmele
Te G. W. Ralls
Medley Gun Club
J. W. Shatford
Oversight in The Herald Captures Old Sailor Lingo
Fragmentary OCR recalls a sea story with Kipling and Kipting names, a yard, ship, and chased events amid garbled dialogue. Nonsense phrases mix with nautical terms, suggesting a maritime column or yarn with dated slang and misread captions.
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C. A. Jackson
Immetice
L. Co
Brock Penticton
B.C
W. H.T. Gahan
Mune
J. W. Edmonds
R. H. Rogers, Alan B.C.L
Vernon, B, C
A. Megraw
Ier
Lomton & Tancashire Fire Ins. Co. ‘Gronn Accident and Guarantee Co
Hedley
B. C
Hotel Penticton
Headquarters For Tourist Travel
Tuntos Moierate
A. Bueves
Prop
Pesticros, B.C
Henry’s Nurseries
Japan
Westminster Road
Midway & Nicola
G. H
Similkameen Star
Borden
Mew Gusnell
the Herald
Groonywood Ledee
Burlyard Kipting
Kipling
Pilea Redont
Fiske
Porice Walpole
Napoleon Bunartes
Duties
Byron
Aiys le Wuelingioy
Monall
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