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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
1
Local residents sign a petition asking the chief commissioner to improve the Nicola to Aspen Grove wagon road. They report a 900 foot climb and a proposed five mile new route with bridge, costing under 1 000, easing loads and travel time for the community. The petition asks Green to ensure the improvement is made.
The News notes a Cabinet blunder after Promeer Whitney dismissed Toronto license inspectors under pressure from Dr Beattie Nesbitt. It argues the government action signals license enforcement is secondary to Conservative party interests, prompting officials to halt enforcement to protect party aims.
At a Saturday meeting in the Bank of Montreal Building the Nicola Athletic Association elected A. W. Strickland as president and Rick A. Fraser as vice-president. The club plans a hockey organization with Fred A. Howse captain and Sidney Smith secretary and a winter match titled Married versus Single scheduled for 2.30 pm Saturday on the rink.
Dominion officials led by H. J. Cambie and W. McCarthy visited Coutlee to assess the Nicola line work. They expect the Spencer Bridge Nicola route to finish by late April with tracklaying soon and a Turkey Shoot event planned at Coutlee on Saturday the 16th. The World reports the province may need a comprehensive survey to inform settlers amid chaotic land information and funding limits.
In the Dockateader v. Clark case the Supreme Court holds that technicalities should not decide prime location cases. It rejects narrow variation limits, permits location lines crossing multiple claims, allows a discovery post on a Crown granted claim, and states the decision governs thirteen related actions.
The Nicole Herald notes corrections requested by BE. A. Meson to amend two errors in the November 30 communication on Sunday Trading. It states the author does not want clergy held responsible and clarifies the liquor license remark between Coutlee and Spences Bridge, replacing it with no brightly lit saloons between those points.
The Saskatchewan elections will be held on Wednesday, December 13, instead of December 2, after a press error. Nomination is set for Monday, December 4.
Hon. R. McBride and Hon. R. G. Tatlow, minister of finance, departed for Ottawa last Wednesday on departmental business. The trip aims to advance pending fiscal and administrative matters.
An upcoming meeting of provincial premiers is noted for January 11 in the federal capital to discuss the province’s terms. The British Columbia Gazette mentions a plan titled Better Terms and a call for the assembly to convene after the tariff commission completes its work.
Ottawa reports parliament will convene in January with no major revisions expected until the next session. Officials have not confirmed details.
The Nicola Herald prints a letter from R. F. Gueux Chief Commissioner Lands and Works declining funds for a bridge across Nicola river east of Petit Creek. He notes a road superintendent will prepare a cost estimate for inclusion in next year’s estimates. The petitioners hope the bridge will aid settlers despite the current lack of funds.
Local notes mention Christmas Day two weeks away, Dr. Sergeant’s return from Kamloops, Riley’s business trip to Kamloops, Coutlee visitors H. Goodisson and J. Watkina in Nisola, Azores of the Valley displaying Christmas goods, and J. R. McGregor hosting a social dance at Lower Nicola hall Friday evening.
H. J. Cambie consulting engineer for the C P R who has led Nicola railway construction will depart early next year for a trip to England. Letterheads billheads and envelopes are available at the Nicola Herald offices.
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