Investors warned against doubtful schemes in British Columbia
A London shareholder meeting urged cautious capital placement in British Columbia to avoid a repeat of failed mining ventures. The piece notes Britain's renewed interest, growing industry, and rail expansion, urging prudence to preserve the coming investment boom and protect legitimate projects.
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Dominion
London
British Columbia
Great Britain
South Africa
Canada
Caledonian Ball Acknowledges Nicola Association Success
The Caledonian Ball hosted by the Nicola Athletic Association on Friday evening was a full success. The committee ensured comfort and enjoyment with a fine floor and a long dancing session lasting into Saturday morning. Acknowledgments go to the ladies who supplied refreshments and to Mrs A E Howse for lending her piano.
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Nicola Athletic Association
A. E. Howse
Turkey Shoot at Quilchena by S Kirby Boniface
S Kirby the noted Boniface of Quilchena organizes a turkey shoot this Saturday at Quilchena. Turkeys are described as plump and in fine condition and all interested shooters are invited to participate.
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S. Kirby
Boniface
Quilchena
Ottawa banks ship $576000 in American silver
Hon. W H Fielding stated last week that Canadian banks sent $576 000 in American silver to the United States from Ottawa. The remark highlights a large silver transfer and involves Canadian financial authorities and cross border movement.
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Ottawa
W. H. Fielding
United States
Turpin Edwards Wedding Ties Nicola Lady and Nanton Pair
Miss Minnie Edwards of Rockford and Charles Edward Turpin of Nanton Alta united in marriage on November 4 at Millerville Alberta. The ceremony was simple with relatives present. The couple plan a honeymoon in Calgary and Edmonton before returning to Nanton.
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Jas
Aird
Millerville
Alta
J. A. Short
Margaret Mary Edwards
Nicola B. C
George Charles Turpin
Nanton
Ethel Aird
M. A. Scott
Calgary
Edmonton
Theyrocm
R. Scott
Campbell
Maxwell Walker
M. J. Morrison
Kamloops
Miss Morrison
J. A. Scot
J. T. Edwards
Ada
Olive Him
S. Scott
Winnipeg
Ethel
Mabel Scott
Clark Scott
C. Turpin
Kohler
Rewards Paid For Capture of Notorious Train Robbers
The Bank of Commerce distributed an $11,500 reward for the capture of Bill Miner Shorty Dunn and Colquhoun who held up a westbound train near Ducks last spring. The sum, funded by the Dominion Government, the C P R, and the provincial government, was shared among Provincial Constable Ferne and several officials, Kamloops trackers, and Indian trackers after careful allocation.
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Bill Miner
Shorty Dunn
Colquhoun
Bank of Commerce
Dominion
Ferne
Messrs. Wilson
Shoebottom Peters
Stuart and Browning
E. T. W. Pearse
Kamloops
F. E. Carter
Ignac
Michel LeCamp
Phillip Toma
Railway Station Buildings Advance Quickly
Construction on the railway station buildings moves rapidly with a coat of paint. The section house and engine shed are finished for carpenters. Station work continues and carpenters may complete by the fifteenth. Corrals near completion and overall work meets contractor satisfaction.
Local Man Charged Over Liquor At Indian Reserve
Mr Waitshair, an Indigenous man living below Lower Nicola, faced local justices of the peace this week over possession of intoxicating liquor at the Indian reserve. He donated $64, to the case?
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Waitshair
Lower Nicola
Justices of the Peace
Indian Reserve
C P R Plans 16 Million Investment to Expand Victoria
Victorians cheer potential rapid growth as the C P R aspires to spend 16 million to clear 150000 acres for farming near Victoria and to build ship yards and ocean docks at Esquimalt. The move, plus timber reserves being timbered by a large company, signals broad industrial expansion and recent eastern investor activity in local realty.
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Victoria
Esquimalt
Thomas Shaughnessy
Dennis
Victoria Realty
Opening Permission Sought for Spencer Bridge Nicola Line
The Canadian Pacific Railway expects Ottawa approval within a week to ten days to permit passenger traffic on the Spencer Bridge Nicola line. Line inspector reports satisfaction with construction and formal approval could arrive any time. Passenger service likely begins next year after completing operating department buildings in Nicola.
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Spencer Bridge
Nicola
Ottawa
Railway Commission
The
World
Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Co forms in British Columbia
The Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Co Ltd is incorporated with $1.5 million share capital and 15 000 shares. Directors include John Hendry and F H Lantz with J J Plummer as secretary treasurer. Alex Faulds to arrive next week as M E and mine manager. Operations begin with lumber, offices, bunkers, and a boarding house as coal is mined for shipment within three months.
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Nicola Valley Coal & Coke Co. Ltd
John Hendry
F. H. Lantz
R. P. Me Lennan
Jonathan Rogers
F. R. Stewart
L. N. McKechnie
J. J. Plummer
S. J. Castleman
Debate on Rail Subsidies At Young People's Guild
The Young People's Guild held a debate on whether rail subsidies harm national interests. Grimmett and Mathews argued the affirmative, with Allan Howse and Rennie judging in favor of the affirmative. A further debate is planned at Quilchena on December 18 at the Jackson residence.
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Young People's Guild
Messrs. Grimmette
Matehws
Roberts
Brash
Messrs
Allan
Howse
Rennie
Grimmett
Mathews
Church of England Bazaar Draws Notable Sale Funds
The Ladies Guild of the Church of England held a bazaar at Pooley's Hall on Friday afternoon. Fancy goods sold well though crowd size lagged last year. B. Smith of the Diamond Vale led the sales, Joal and Iron Company visited the refreshment stalls, and proceeds totaling about 140 dollars will benefit the Guild.
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Pooley’s
Ladies Guild
Church of England
E. B. Smith
Diamond Vale
Notice of timber cutting licence in Yale district BC
Notice is given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for licence to cut and carry away timber from lands in the Yale district BC marked T. J. Smith North East corner adjoining Goldwater I R thence a square 80 chain sides to commencement dated November 17 1906 T. J. Smith Locator R. B. Smith Agent
Christmas Tree Entertainment Plans Under Way
Arrangements are being made for the annual Christmas tree entertainment with subscriptions already raised. Indications point to no child in Nicola being forgotten as Christmas mementoes are distributed. Both old and young will enjoy the programme now being arranged.
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Nicola
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Province For Investment
Pacific
Caledonian Ball
Turkey
Turpin
Edwards
Minnie Edwaads
Rockford
Charles Edward Turpin
Nan
Ton Alta
Mony
Er’s Gang
Nicola Valley Coal and Coke
B. C
Church of England Bazaar
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