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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
Dr. G. H. Tutill returns from an extended eastern trip with Mrs. Tutill. He enjoyed visits with relatives and friends and seaside sights while conducting profitable professional work. He met former professors and studied new hospital and surgical methods during his travels.
An amusing sight along Cold Water River shows two women using milk pans to pan the riverbed in search of gold. Their hopeful effort mirrors a prospector’s luck as they pursue the elusive nuggets, likely to bring fame and fortune if luck turns.
In Middlesboro last night Foreshaw helped battle a blaze and, after the danger passed, found his coat had been tampered with. Two five dollar bills and a tin of tobacco were taken from the pockets by an alleged thief amid the excitement.
Angus Stewart long associated with the Nicola Valley Lumber sawmill on Petit creek spent a few days in Merritt this week and plans a trip starting Saturday to Vancouver Seattle and Spokane. He expects to winter on the coast.
R Cosgrove of the Customs service in Vancouver spends a couple of weeks in the valley as a guest of Mr and Mrs Thos Niven at Middlesboro, accompanied by his wife and daughter.
Twenty cars of cattle were shipped from Nicola this week. The Douglas Lake Cattle Co. sent out nine head, J. N. Moore five, and Jos. Collett six on Wednesday after Monday's consignments.
Wm. McIntyre forwards Fernie mayor the Merritt citizens subscription total for the fire relief fund amounting to 66 dollars. The notification lists a single contribution figure from Merritt residents.
W. Clark provincial constable arrested Johnny Swahim an Indian man and will hold him in Kamloops gaol for a few months according to local reports this week.
The note highlights a local tradition inviting all residents to Quilchena on Labor Day. It emphasizes community attendance and the festive mood of the long weekend.
Fred H Layton was shot to death by neighbor John Anderson on Pleasant Valley road in Vernon. A diggers dispute over a right of way led to shots, wounding J R Brown Sr and killing F E Layton. Anderson fled then surrendered to Constable Simmons. He faces a hearing in Mc Gowen court.
A prominent mainland board of fire underwriters member states it is highly unlikely that fire insurance rates in the Crow's Nest Pass district will rise due to Fernie’s recent fire.
Saskatchewan election results show many marginal seats swinging to the government by small majorities. Liberals hold 26 seats and Provincial Rights 14, with Athabasca election still pending.
Officials William Templeman and Richard McBride are due in Fernie this week for talks on relief works. The meeting will discuss the stance of both Dominion and Provincial governments regarding relief measures in the area.
Ten coal cars were shipped from Middlesboro collieries to the coast on Thursday’s train. The move highlights ongoing exports from regional mines and to the coastal market.
Mrs McInnes has been very ill the past week at Midday Valley with family members in attendance throughout the period.
D. Nicholson for W. H. Malkin Co and J. Coleman for Steele Briggs Co traveled to Merritt this week on firm business, meeting local contacts and discussing trade.
Mrs F Bourne and her children from Revel Street will depart Saturday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs U S Thomas on Granite Avenue.
H. S. Cleasby and H. H. Matthews, delegates to the irrigation convention at Vernon, returned impressed with their trip and the convention's deliberations.
Coast lumber mills mostly refuse orders at announced cut rates of nine dollars per thousand feet, except large export plants. Export mills accept reduced rates as 60 percent of output goes overseas, while inland mills dependent on Northwest trade turn down orders.
A general meeting at Nicola club room Thursday evening elected A W Strickland as president and W L Grimmett as vice president replacing J P Meyer. G A Lafferty’s presidency resigned. secretary to convey thanks. Club to host grand tennis tournament and a horseback paper chase. Members in arrears urged to pay by next month’s close of financial year.
The London Daily Telegraph reports Britain may raise a large loan to fund naval expansion. Financiers aim to secure 500 million dollars on nominal terms to support the fleet without disrupting budgets or burdening the current generation.
Dr. J. S. Burris of Kamloops and Bessie Barker eldest daughter of the late P. M. Barker Edmonton were married Saturday in Victoria by Rev. W. Leslie Clay in a quiet ceremony.
Thousands greet the Royal City lacrosse squad at the C P R depot after their victory, with bells, fireworks, and a grand parade. President Henderson receives the Minto Cup amid praise and resolve to defend the title as eastern clubs line up to challenge.
A letter from the Fernie District Fire Relief Committee dated August 14 1908 thanks A R Carrington Nicola B C for a 19 60 subscription toward the relief fund raised at the Nicola Valley Mission of the Methodist church. The secretary H G Lookhart signs with hearty appreciation to all involved.
A general meeting of all unions in the C P R service with Kamloops lodges met last week to discuss the strike. Represented were engineers, firemen, conductors, brakemen and maintenance of way men. No other Pacific division meetings have been called yet.
A blaze shortly after midnight consumed the No. 1 tipple at Middlesboro coal mines, causing an estimated loss of 15000 dollars. Firemen and camp workers kept the flames from spreading to the mine and nearby buildings. No injuries reported, investigation into the origin remains inconclusive.
Presbyterian Rev C K Mathewson will conduct services on the 28rd inst Nicola 11 a m and 7 30 p m Anglican services Sunday Merritt 11 a m holy communion and sermon St John the Baptist Nicola 7 45 p m evensong and sermon choir practice Friday 8 30 p m J Thompson pastor
Miss Corkle of Victoria is visiting her brother W. Corkle in Lower Nicola during a regional stay.
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