Tranquille Tuberculosis Sanatorium Increases Capacity
The BC Anti Tuberculosis Society reports rapid use of the Tranquille ranch facilities after purchase from William Fortune. The site received early patients and will add a new modern building in spring with extensive sanitary upgrades and antiseptic interiors. Dr. Irving leads the medical staff and welcomes visitors interested in the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fortune
Tranquille Ranch
B.C. Anti- Tuberculosis Society
Irving
Copper output drop may end surplus and lift prices
In a recent interview former Montana Senator W A Clark predicted a six month period to erase copper surplus with output cuts. He said prices could rise to about sixteen cents a pound, enabling large scale consumption and some mine resumption while many workers remain unemployed from the slump. The piece also notes public reaction to Joseph Chamberlains retirement and media speculation prompted by Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Clark
Montana
Twain quips of death as London reports Liberal Unionist hope
The London cable quotes Mark Twain joking that he is dead only “very much exaggerated.” A Birmingham Liberal Unionist letter notes the famed writer hopes soon to join the front ranks of the Unionists in politics.
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Twain
London
Great Statesman
Birmingham
Liberal- Unionist Association
Resignation Hint for Lt Governor Over Coal Mine Labor Pact
Ottawa informed sources say a notice of resignation will be sent to His Honor the Lieutenant Governor. The inquiry led by Commissioner King found the Lt Governor as president of the Wellington Coal Company did contract Japanese labor substitution with the Canadian Nippon Company of Vancouver, a primary cause for the resignation.
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Ottawa
King
Wellington Coal Company
Canadian Nippon Company
Vancouver
Notice of Intent to Purchase Land in Nicola District
Thomas Heslop a Nicola butcher intends to apply to purchase a described block beginning at the northwest corner of lot 1636. The tract extends 40 chains west, 80 chains east, 80 chains south, 40 chains west, 40 chains north, and back to the start, totaling about 480 acres more or less.
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Thomas Heslop
Nicola
Matthews Seeks Purchase of 640 Acre Land Parcel in Yale District
I Thomas Matthews of Nicola contractor and James Pooley agent publish intent to purchase land in Kamloops Yale district. Description begins 10 chains south of lot 1587 SE corner. runs north 80 chains east 80 chains south 80 chains west 80 chains to start. Area 640 acres more or less. Dated October 26 1907.
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Kamloops
Yale
Thomas Matthews
Nicola
James Pooley
John Collins Seeks Timber License in Yale District
Notice that John Collins of Canford BC a lumberman intends to apply to the chief commissioner of lands and works for a license to cut and carry timber on lands in Yale district Nicola division south half of section 30 and north half of section 19 township 90 range 22 Yale District dated November 15 1907 by John Collins Locator.
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John Collins
Canford
B.C
Nicola Valley Lumber seeks river clearance for rafting logs
The Nicola Valley Lumber Company Limited of Canford British Columbia gives notice after sixty days it will file a proposal with the Chief Commissioner of Hands and Works under the Rivers and Streams Act to clear obstructions from the Nicola River and Spious Creek a tributary so rafting and log driving can occur. The affected lands include Nicola River Spious Creek Lot 138 Group 1 Kamloops Division Yale District and surrounding Crown lands. Dated October 30 1907.
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Nicola Valley Lumber Company Limited
Canford
Yale
British Columbia
Nicola River
Spious Creek
Kamloops
Yale District
Sixth Meridian
Joseph Cleasby
C. L. Flick
Dominion Crown Lands
M. Ll. Grimmett
Barwick Block
Front St
Nicola
B.C
Coal Prospect Application on 160 Acre Lot 1305
J H Dawson and W Munro announce plans to apply to the chief commissioner of lands and works for permission to enjoy coal on land described as Lot 1305 160 acres more or less Kamloops division Yale district commencing at the N W corner post and bounded by 80 chains east 20 north 80 west and 20 south dated October 31 1907 Nicola.
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Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
N. W
Township
Kamloops Division
Yale District
J. H. Dawson
W. Munro
Archibald Jackson
Merritt
Cor
Kamloops
Point of Commencement
Francis William Jackson
Quilchena
A. Jackson
H. E. Chiene
Barclay Bon Thurone
Douglas Lake Cattle Co. offers reward for brand damage arrest
The Douglas Lake Cattle Co of British Columbia offers a 1500 dollar reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person who has obliterated any brand or brands on horses near Douglas Lake in Yale County. J. B. Greaves, Manager.
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British Columbi
Douglas Lake
Yale
F. S. Hussey
Provincial Police Department
Victoria
B. C
Mineral Act Certificate of Improvements Notice
I J EK Bate holder of free miner's certificate No B10482 intends within sixty days to apply for a certificate of improvements on the Medal Fraction Mineral Claim in the Nicola Mining Division Yale district located at Aspen Grove to obtain a crown grant. Under section 37 action must be commenced before issuance. Dated November 1 1907.
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Nicola
Yale
Aspen Grove
I. J. EK. Bate
J, Ek, Bate
Yale District
S. J. , Bate
S. J. Bate
J. KR. Bate
Big Horn
I. J. KE. Bate
J. E. Bate
Mineral Claim Notice in Nicola Mining District
Stand By Mineral Claim in Yale District near Aspen Grove. S J Bate acting as agent for S J Bate Free Miners Certificate B10433 intends to make improvements under the Mineral Act. Notice dated November 1 1907 by J KR Bate.
Big Horn Mineral Claim Notice
I J E Bate holder of free miner certificate B10432 gives sixty days from the date to apply for a certificate of improvements to obtain a crown grant for the Big Horn mineral claim in Nicola Mining Division Yale district located at Aspen Grove. Dated November 1 1907 J E Bate
Prospecting for coal on Yale District lands by Barclay Bonthrone
Thirty days from date an application to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works will seek coal rights on Lot 293 in Yale Division with a described NW corner post at Barclay Bonthrone’s South West Corner. James Corkle and Barclay Bonthrone, agents, also plan to purchase 640 acres in Yale District bounded by Lot 294 with Corkle’s South East corner.
Notice of timber license application in Yale district
30 days after date we intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands and works for a license to cut and carry away timber from land described as 640 acres in Nicola division Yale. Beginning at a post in section 28 town 90 range 22 and forming a 640 acre tract. Robert Lyall locator. Andrew McGoran agent.
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Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
Nicola
Yale
Robert Lyall
Andrew McGoran
For Rent Four Room House Ap ply to A H Owen
Classified note offering a four room house for rent with instruction to apply to A. H. Owen.
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A. H. Owen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nicola Herald
Nico, B. C
Kamloops Land District
Coldwater Hotel
W. MelIntyre
E. Mace
A. Co
Curt Nicola
A.O. F
Pooley's Hall
H. H. Marthews
R. W Gorvon Munray
DoveLas Lake Cattle Co
J. B. Greaves
Mineral Act
Nicola and
J. P. Meyer
Nicola, B. CO
ACT
Yale Division
Barclay Bonthrone
Wm, Riley
General Blacksmith Horse Shoeing & Specialty
Nicola Lake, B. C
Canadian Carriage Co
Moline & Spleight
John Deere and
Fleury
Frost
Lower Nicola
Columbian College
New Westminster
B. D
W. J. Sipprest
B. A
B.D
J. P. Rower
Toronto University
W. M. Campbell & CO
Kamloops, Ashcroft
Nicola and Similkameen
Ashcroft
Similkameen
G. C. Tunstall
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