Barclay Bonthrone Takes Willowdale Ranch Holdings
Lower Nicola news notes Barclay Bonthrone in possession of the Willowdale Ranch with Roderick McKenzie placed in charge. Repairs to the schoolhouse adjoin the Lower Nicola School awarded to W H Gray. Officers condemn sections of roads from Canford to Petit Creek and the Forks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willowdale” Ranch
Roderick McKenzie
Willowdale
Mr. Bonthrone
Vancouver
Lower Nicola
W. H Gray
Canford
Petit Creek
Forks
Bruert Henderson M.P.P. Hee
Capt
Flick
Petit Oreek
Otter Valley News Previewing Mild Winter to Spring Transition
The February outlook finds unusually mild winter conditions with signs of early spring in Otter Valley. The V. V. & E survey party led by Mr. Ambrose nears completion of work between Granite Creek and Prince, marking a progress milestone in regional surveying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. V. & E Survey
Mr. Ambrose
Ita
Granite Creek
Prince
Licences to be considered at board meeting
At a special Board of Licence Commissioners session several new licence applications will be reviewed. Applicants include Cameron and EB Tingey for McKay's ranch, J G Thynne for his stopping place, and G P Marion for his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Licence Commissioners
Cameron
EB. Tingey
McKay
J.G. Thynne
G. P. Marion
Lillooet Farmers Institute Holds Annual Meeting at Lower Nicola
The Lillooet Farmers Institute met at Lower Nicola with fair attendance. H. S. Cressbey presided, G B Armstrong was secretary, and officers for the year were elected including D. Dodding as president and R. H. Wiang as vice president. The group discussed naming the institute Nicola and government speakers on cattle-raising Western conditions. H. S. Cleasty was chosen as delegate to the Central Farmers Institute in Victoria on the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillooet Farmers Institute
Lower Nicola
Cressbey
G B. Armatrong
Secre
Tary
Nicola
Lillooet
Apeakere
D. Dodding
R. H. Wiang
J. 8Elomen
M. P. Stewart
Surprise Birthday Party at Liberty Hall for F A Howse
A secret gathering at Liberty Hall honored Mr F A Howse on Friday evening for his birthday. The hosts Mr and Mrs Howse were surprised as dancing and singing continued into the early hours, making it one of Nicole's most enjoyable functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Hall
F.A. Howse
F. A. Howse
Nicole
Golden Sovereign Aspen Grove Mining Deal
Montreal financier RP Inglis purchases the Golden Sovereign group from Bate Armstrong via McConnell Millar in Aspen Grove. The deal, described as the district’s largest mining transaction, follows a rapid development push and includes expert evaluation by J. H. Osreegie Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McConnell & Millar
Golden Sovereign
Aspen Grove
Inglis
Montreal
Mosars, McConnell & Millar
Bate Armatrong
Henshaw
Lass
McConnell
Lene
Inglix
J. H. Osreegie Williams
Spences Bridge
F. M. McKeon
Local News Bites From Aspen Grove and Lower Nicola
J Bete and R J Armstrong came in from Aspen Grove today. Jan Woodward and family of Lower Nicola left for California this week. Evening prayer in the Church of England at 3 pm Sunday. Jan Graham left for the coast this week and may go to California briefly. E Cousins of Lower Nicola learned of his mother's illness and left today for Ontario.
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J. Bete
R. J. Armstrong
Aspen Grove
Jan, Woodward
Lower Nicola
California
Church of England
Jan
Graham
E. Cousins
Ontario
Mrs McEwen of Hedley Dies Last Week
Mrs McEwen wife of Dr McEwen of Hedley died last week KE Flomerfelt secretary of the Vancouver Tourist Association arrived in town on Thursdays stage He with other Vancouver gentlemen is interested in coal properties on the Coldwater River and leaves for the coast the following morning two navvies employed on railway construction arrived in town this week and with a fair sized jug appropriated a couple of bottles whisky from the hotel Constable notified found them near the Pooley ranch brought them in Geo Murray and J D Gillie pleaded guilty Wednesday evening were given three days hard labor and the street is being cleaned up
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KE. Flomerfelt
Vancouver Tourist Association
Flomerfelt
Vancouver
Coldwater River
Jng
Pooley Ranch
Geo
Murray
J. D. Gillie
Death of an Old Timer Finlaison 89 in Victoria
Obituary notes the death of 89 year old Finlaison at his Victoria residence. A pioneer of the city since 1859 after earlier service in Canada during the 1837 rebellion, he later worked in customs until 1890 and brokered business until last year. He leaves a widow and ten children. his brother-in-law is Thomas Carrington of Nicola.
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Joseph Cleasby
Cleasby
Jehu
John Ogilvie
Ottawa
Lower Nicola
Bank of Montreal
J. B. Bright
Bright
Spences Bridge
Coutlee
Charlee
Finlaison
Victoria
Mr. Finlaison
Canada
Finliason
Peterboro
Ont
England
British Columbia
Thomas Carrington
Nicola
Entertain Their Friends at Coutlee Evening
The village of Coutlee hosted a lively night as Mr. and Mrs. Jos. R. A. Richards invited friends for a convivial gathering. Guests arrived early, danced, and enjoyed a late supper before dancing resumed until morning, leaving everyone praising the hosts.
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Coutlee
Railway Social entertains with novel aid event
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church hosted a successful Railway Social with a new railway display. The winning express traveled in 30 seconds amid lively side shows including a Japanese fortune teller, a fancy goods stall, an ice cream parlor, and a candy stall drawing strong visitor interest.
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Presbyterian Church
Entertaining Evening Benefits Ladies Aid With Musical Varieties
A rushing sale of picture postcards and valentines sparked a lively event. Cupid's heart contest drew much laughter while a clarinet solo by Mr. Paterson and other music enriched the program. Proceeds go to the Ladies' Aid totaling about $141 from the evening.
Masonic hall event in Kamloops draws Nicole residents
The Masonic hall gathering in Kamloops on February 22 promises a season highlight. Nicole residents will attend while L H Beamish, recently in Nicola, plans to visit Savonas soon. Mr and Mrs G B Armstrong visited Friday and Mrs Armstrong stayed for the railway social. Nicols Portable Steam Sawmill on Barwick property remains well stocked with rough and dressed lumber and mouldings. N J Barwick serves as Nicola agent and can fill orders of any size.
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Masonic Hall
Kamloops
Nicols
Barwick
N. J. Barwick
Nicola
Nicola singer Mrs Armstrong wows with sacred solos
In a Presbyterian church service Mrs G B Armstrong of Lower Nicola sang I heard the voice of Josue say Come up to me and rest at morning worship. In the evening she offered Ora pro nobis and the recital was described as perhaps the best sacred solo heard in the Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Armstrong
Lower
Nicola
Josue
Bear Creek Mines Similkameen Mining and Smelting Co Formed
Vancouver based Similkameen Mining and Smelting Co forms to develop Bear Creek mineral claims in the Similkameen area. Directors include Mayor Buscombe and C. F. Law. Property spans over 200 acres with rich ore showing gold, silver and copper values from 12 to 680 dollars per ton. A wagon road from Tulameen eight miles away costs 9000 dollars. more eight miles planned to join Great Northern line. Shares offered at 2 dollars for a 10 dollar par value with no promoter fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Similkameen Mining and Smelting Co
Vancouver
Mayor Buscombe
W. H. Armstrong
E. J. McFeely
Clarence Marpole
Charles F. Law
Bear Creek
Similksmeen
Tulameen City
Great Northern Railway
Thomas Kiddie
J. 8
O'Sullivan
Perjury Convictions in Vancouver Poisoning Case
Judge Henderson sentenced Mrs Jones to twelve months and Mrs Jackson to nine months for perjury linked to the coroner's inquest into Thos Jackson's poisoning death. Arrests dated December 22 last preceded the ruling as Mrs Jackson hurried from the courtroom followed by a constable amid verbal outbursts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Vancouver
Mrs Jones
Mre Jackson
Thos, Jackson
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Jackson
Jackson
Mutual Life officials return from Inland capital visit
Dolph Fyall and W. H. Kimpton district manager of Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York arrived back in Coutlee last evening after touring the Inland capital.
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Dolph Fyall
W. H. Kimpton
The
Mutual Life Insurance Co
New York
Coutlee
Inland Capital
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Barclay Bonthrone
Ley Liquor Licence
Behsif
Bonthrone
Erl Syndicate, Ltd
Divate Gure Gold , Mining Co. Ltd
Whitewater Weat Mining Co
British Columbia Agency, Ltd
Boscoo Mines, Ltd
Mies Weismuller
Frank Woodward
B. Lacy
James Smith
Otter Valley News
Toa
Ashnola
Otter Flat
Princeton
Farmers Institute
Aspen Grove Mining Deal
R. P. Inglis
Messrs. Mc
Connell and
Millar
Golder Sovereign Group of
Aspen Grove Camp
Messrs
McConnell and
Courlee
Repen Grove
L. H. Beamish
Savonas
Bear Creek Mines
Similkkameen Mining
C. FP. Law and Associates
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