Gala Day Plans Bring Merritt Town Together
Merritt gears up for May 25 sports with a gala day event. Subscriptions rise to 500 dollars as the committee, chaired by G B Armstrong with Rick A Fraser as secretary, meets to apportion funds and arrange the program. Local volunteers plan grounds, refreshments, and a strong community turnout.
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Hyland Hall
G. B. Armstrong
Rick A. Fraser
A. Jackson
D. McInnes
G. E. Hugh
Presbyterian Church
Merritt
Masonic Meeting Discusses Nicola Valley Lodge Dispensation
A. F. and A. M. members met at Merritt on Friday to seek dispensation for a Nicola Valley lodge. Attendees included M. L. Grimmett A. W. Grote F. Gosby N. J. Barwick and others. a Nicola meeting is set for Monday the 18th. Local notes report Vancouver-bound travel Merritt post office changes and various community moves including miners and school visits.
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Merritt
Nicola Valley
M. L. Grimmett
A. W. Grote
F. Gosby
N. J. Barwick
A. R. Carrington
Ric. A. Fraser
U. S. Thomas
S. J. Solomon
R. W. W. Reid
W. Frisken
J. Gray
Geo. E. Hugh
G. H. Tutill
W. Crockett
Nicola
Concert in Lower Nicola for Rev Wright fundraiser
A Friday evening benefit concert at Lower Nicola drew strong crowds for Rev T H Wright. Mrs James Chapman opened with a Scotch dialect recitation, E Fyall delivered Scotch comedy, and Miss Bertha Woodward impressed with refined music and voice. Proceeds totaled $3450.
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Lower Nicola
T. H. Wright
James Chapman
E. Fyall
Bertha Woodward
Murray hurt eye at Canford drilling for ranch deal
Wm. Murray, visiting from One Mile, was at Canford for a ranch deal when a drill splint struck his eye during mineral claim work. He sustained a serious eye injury last week at the site.
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Wm. Murray
Canford
Murray
Paige Receives Second Car of Buggies and Farm Implements
F. G. Paige this week received a second carload of buggies and farm implements, expanding his supply for local agricultural needs.
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F. G. Paige
Armstrong Receives Three Car Loads Of Freight
G. B. Armstrong was delivered three car loads of freight this week, expanding his supply inventory. The delivery underscores ongoing logistics activity and potential impacts on local distribution.
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G. B. Armstrong
Horses Sold At Douglas Lake Purchase Run
H. S. Cleasby of Coutlee and D. Dodding of Lower Nicola were at Douglas Lake this week purchasing horses.
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H. S. Cleasby
Coutlee
D. Dodding
Lower Nicola
Douglas Lake
Menzies Receives Large Stock of Doors and Windows
J A Menzies this week received a large stock of doors, windows and building materials for trade. The delivery expands inventory for home improvement projects and construction needs in the area.
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J. A. Menzies
Dominion election law changes in BC and Manitoba
A bill introduced in the Dominion house on March 9 proposes changing provincial voters lists for British Columbia and Manitoba. The governor general in council would appoint officials to revise lists, aligning with Ontario and Quebec in unorganized territories. Hon. W J Bowser protested the measure, while the bill outlines appointment powers and list preparation rules.
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Dominion House
British Columbia
Manitoba
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
W.J. Bowser
Ottawa
Justice
W. Aylesworth
House of Commons
Central Farmers Institute Opens at Victoria
The annual meeting of the Central Farmers Institute opened at the government buildings in Victoria with about thirty delegates from across the province. Premier McBride Hon R G Tatlow J R Anderson and Mayor Hall delivered addresses and welcomed delegates. H H Woodward represented the Nicola Institute.
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Central Farmers’ Institute
Victoria
McBride
R. G. Tatlow
J. R. Anderson
Hall
H. H. Woodward
Lower Nicola
Nicola Institute
Gone But Not Forgotten McMorris Leaves Town
G D McMorris of Lower Nicola and Aspen Grove, later Merritt, disappeared last Thursday driving to Spencer Bridge. His wife and family followed by train the next day. He did not settle accounts before leaving and earlier his largest creditor handed over remaining goods for him to hold. Merritt gains while other towns lose as drivers, creditors, and arrangements unravel.
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G. D. McMorris
Lower Nicola
Aspen Grove
Merritt
Spencer Bridge
McMorris
Bridge
Anglican and Presbyterian Services Noted for April
Anglican services on Sunday April 5 include holy communion at 8 p m and even song with sermon at 7 30 p m at St Johns Nicola. Presbyterian services led by Rev D K Allan at Nicola at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Lower Nicola 3 p m. From April 12 Rev Allan to hold Merritt services twice a month and Hyland Hall arrangements are being secured.
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Nicola
St. John’s Church
Holy Communion
D. K. Allan
Merritt
Hyland Hall
Easter Sale Offers Gold Jewelry and Watches at Low Prices
J B Haddad in Nicola British Columbia advertises a week long sale of souvenir spoons silverware and a line of watches with a five year guarantee. The promotion highlights high grade solid gold rings brooches and lockets offered at low prices for Easter gifts.
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J. B. Haddad
Nicola
B. C
Inspector urges opening assisted school for Merritt and Middlesboro
At Hyland hall, Inspector Gordon told about thirty residents that enough children exist to open a school soon. He proposed an assisted school with a temporary building funded by locals while the government pays the teacher. A future government district would erect a large graded school serving Merritt, Middlesboro, and nearby areas. Trustees to be elected, then a teacher, with government oversight.
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Hyland Hall
Gordon
Education Department
Merritt
Middlesboro
Victoria
Superintendent of Education
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Morritt
Looa News
James McKelvie
Vancouver
Merritt Post Office
L. Foreinner
Father Rohr
Andrew Dickey
Harry Rogers
Diamond Vale
Scotland
T. J. Smith
Diamond Vale Coal Company
Mrs. Mickle
Mrs. Richards
Quilchena
J. S. Gordon
Mrs. Riley
Nicola Monday
Vernon
Mrs. Shatford
Nice
Jean Clark
J. H. McNeill
Hedley
Farmers’ Institute
Church Services
Mberritt
Gordon Mets
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