Osoyoos Mining Company Formed To Control Princeton Coal Lands
A new Osoyoos Mining Company Ltd is formed to take over coal properties four and a half miles west of Princeton in the Similkameen valley. Officers include William Gosnell president and S M Brydges vice president with a 750000 capital in 1,500,000 shares of 50 cents each. About 1920 acres are held. Stock may be issued later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osoyoos Mining Company, Ltd
Princeton
Similkameen Valley
William Gosnell
S. M. Brydges
I. G. Nelson
William Waldie
W. E. Truesdale
C. W. Bush
F. E. Morrison
S. M
Dredge at Granite Creek to be Packed for Coast Shipment
A Seattle company led by J. D. Weeks will move the gold dredge from Granite creek after a brief ten day trial. The operation failed as cavities filled with water and hard formations blocked progress, leaving yellow dust and doubt about the venture’s fairness amid Granite creek’s past gold excitement and a large camp population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
J. D. Weeks
Granite Creek
Prospecting Blaze in Tulameen for Platinum Riches
Prospector C. F. Law, famed mining expert, staked many platinum claims in Tulameen. The Herald reports he is in France seeking European capital to develop them. Belief persists that there are still sizable platinum quantities in Tulameen once dismissed as worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Law
Tulameen
Law
France
Diamond Drill Shipped to Vancouver Island for Black Diamond Prospect
Dan Munro the freighter arrived in Merritt after a ten day road trip from Princeton with three loads mainly a diamond drill outfit. The drill, secured by McMillan and Wescott, will be taken to Vancouver Island for bores to prospect for black diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Munro
Merritt
Princeton
Messrs. McMillan and Wescott
Diamond Vale Company
Vancouver Island
Mrs Faulds and son head to Vancouver from Middlesboro
Mrs. A. Faulds and her son John departed Middlesboro on Tuesday to occupy their newly purchased residence in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Faulds
John
Middlesboro
Vancouver
Ash Wednesday Lent Observances and Local Visits
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with a series of social notes. A Jackson drove to Nicola yesterday. A A Morrison and family left for Vancouver Tuesday. B Osen visits from Aspen Grove. Fred Howse and wife of Nicola visited town Wednesday. W Symonds of Vancouver visits J E Bate at Aspen Grove. Harold John named fire boss at Middlesboro collieries. Capt Flick of Lower Nicola visited Merritt and Nicola. P McLean S Hyland and A Senior work on Capt Flicks new house at Lower Nicola. A St Patrick’s night firemen ball is announced.
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P. McLean
S. Hyland
A. Senior
Lower Nicola
Capt. Flick
Nicola Budget News Snippets Compiled
A collection of brief items from Nicola budgets and local affairs, presenting concise notes on spending priorities, council discussions, and upcoming municipal actions. The clippings offer snapshots of fiscal topics, committee decisions, and public notices affecting residents.
Nicola Valley lectures and community notices in February
Rev O M Sanford delivered The Mad Man from Hamlet in Pooley hall to Nicola residents. J H Matthews heads to Victoria for Nicola Valley Institute and Railway Commission work. church services listed for Church of England Presbyterian and Methodist congregations. Card parties draw local social activity amid fence removal order and regional business moves.
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Nicola
O. M. Sanford
Pooley Hall
Sanford
Hamlet
Shakespeare
J. H. Matthews
Victoria
Nicola Valley Institute
Central Farmers’ Institute
Railway Commission
Saturday Night Dance At Menzies Hall Draws Large Crowd
Over twenty couples attended the Saturday night dance in Menzies hall last week, marking a popular event with strong turnout and lively social dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies’ Hall
Fatal Train Accident Near Tinwood Between Hosmer and Fernie
A westbound C P R express struck and killed a man who stood on a coach step after leaving Hosmer. Warned by the conductor, the passenger disappeared before Fernie, with evidence of blood along the car tracks. A search recovered the badly mutilated remains nearby and the body was taken to Fernie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinwood
Hosmer
Fernie
Kamloops Agricultural Association Sets March 17 Meeting
The Kamloops Agricultural Association announces its annual meeting will be held on Wednesday March 17. Members are invited to attend and review yearly activities, governance matters, and upcoming programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kamloops Agricultural Association
Dr Morrison To Tour Merritt And Valley For Dental Visit
Dr Morrison plans a dental tour visiting Merritt and several valley communities about a month from now. The trip aims to examine patients, share care updates, and promote dental health across the region.
Women Jos Marshall and Sidney Thomas Visit Friends in Nicola
Mesdames Jos, Marshall and Sidney Thomas enjoyed the fresh snowfall while visiting friends in Nicola.
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Mesdames Jos, Marshall and
Sidney Thomas
Nicola
Three Trains Daily For Vancouver Line In Coming Season
Canadian Pacific Railway plans three passenger trains daily each way from Vancouver for the next season Extra business from the A Y P fair drives the decision Officials will decide at the Winnipeg conference in March
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Winnipeg
A.Y.P. Fair
St Michael's Guild Ladies Meet at Mrs Jos Marshall
The ladies of St Michael's Guild are asked to gather at the residence of Mrs Jos Marshall next Wednesday afternoon for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s Guild
Jos. Marshall
Births and deaths reported in Nicola valley 1908
In 1908 Nicola valley recorded twenty five births including twelve males and thirteen females. The year also saw seven deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicola Valley
Eight-Hour Work Day Bill for Telegraphers Reintroduced
Ralph Smith MP introduces a bill to limit telegraphers and despatchers to an eight hour workday. The proposal aims to improve labor conditions by reducing excessive shifts and promoting worker welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Smith
M.P
Lodge meeting for Independent Order of Odd Fellows
A meeting in Herald hall at 7 80 p m on Monday evening to discuss organizing a lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for Nicola valley. Adults only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald Hall
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Nicola Valley
Inspector Waixel Writes Life Insurance in Nicola Valley
Joseph Waixel of the North American Life Insurance Company travels through Nicola valley and writes policies for his firm totaling several thousand dollars in life insurance business.
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Joseph Waixel
North American Life Insurance Company
Nicola Valley
Dance At Quilchena Hotel Hosted By Mr and Mrs Guichon
The dance given by Mr and Mrs Joseph Guichon at the Quilchena hotel last Friday night was thoroughly enjoyed by all. A number of friends from various parts of the valley attended and joined in the merriment.
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Nicola
Joseph Guichon
Quilchena Hotel
Aspen Grove Road House Telephone Dispute Settled
The dispute between superintendent Stevens and G. R. Bates over the telephone has been amicably settled. Stevens agrees to Bates' demand and the office is now open for business again.
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Aspen Grove Road House
Stevens
G. R. Bates
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Bates
Timber options on Coldwater limits to be closed
A Seattle company secured a tract of timber options about ten miles square near Coldwater. Engineers inspected the area on Wednesday and a likely outright sale is forecast with a large sawmill expected to operate there next fall on the Coldwater banks.
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Coldwater
Seattle
Accident at No 2 mine Middlesboro wounds Fred S Gay
Fred S Gay was injured in a cave in at No 2 mine Middlesboro on Wednesday. He sustained a left collar bone fracture and injuries to his right hand head ribs and body. He is said to be suffering but hopes are for a quick recovery.
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Fred S. Gay
Middlesboro
Mr. Gay
Francis Canning Trial Set in Kamloops Court
Francis Canning, arrested by Constable Clark on a charge of stealing two horses from Indian Moses, has elected a speedy trial to be heard at the county court sitting in Kamloops on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Canning
Clark
Moses
Kamloops
Nicola Valley Conservative association elects new officers
At a meeting in Middlesboro last week the Nicola Valley Conservative association elected President H. S. Cleasby Vice-President R. W. Reid and Secretary G. W. Murray. The group also decided to rename as the Merritt Middlesboro and District Conservative association.
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Nicola Valley Conservative Association
Middlesboro
H. S. Cleasby
R. W. W. Reid
G. W. Murray
Merritt, Middlesboro
Merritt and Nicola Hockey Clash for Haddad Trophy
If weather permits, Merritt and Nicola meet tomorrow forenoon in the fourth Haddad trophy game at Nicola. A keen contest is expected with both teams seeking the series lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Nicola
Sid Wears a Smile That Won't Fade
Sid keeps a fixed grin that lights his face, a curious expression captured in a brief local column. The piece notes the unusual happy demeanor as a notable personal trait in the community vignette.
Otter Valley stock and implements for sale at cost
Land and stock with $3000 asking price. Property lies along the Similkameen stage road in the Otter Valley. $2000 cash and $1000 mortgage to secure sale. Includes stock and implements and access via V. V. & E. Ry. and C. P. Ry. rights. Also preemptions and timber lands secured, and limited town lots and rental cottages offered in Merritt, B C.
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Otter Valley
Similkameen
C. P. Ry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlie Law
A. Jackson
A. A. Morrison
B. Osen
Aspen Grove
Fred Howse
W. Symonds
J. E. Bate
Harold John
Flick
St. Patrick’s
Rev. Sanford
H. H. Matthews
Howes
Sidney Howes
Church Services
Church of England
Jas. Thompson
Holy Communion
Presbyterian Church
D. K. Allan
Methodist Church
Lower
Main Street
Fred. C. Tingley
Mainland Transfer Company
Douglas Lake
Quilchena
H. W. E. Canavan
J. Oswald Coulthard
A. E. Howse
Alf
Europe
S. Collins
Nicola Valley Lumber Company
Canford
Maggie Clark
Regina
F. G. Paige
W. E. Fish
J. B. Greaves
Douglas Lake Cattle Company
A. Irwin
Jos. Collett
Wm. Potter
Port Moody
Nicola Herald
Ed. Cousins
Barclay Bonthrone
Mammette Lake
Metropolis
William Voght
Eric Gavelin
Quilechena Avenue
H. Priest
Nicola Valley Coal & Coke Co
Harvey
Fred Gay
Canning
Conservative Meeting
Sid
Frank Bailey & Co
Nicola Ave
Merritt, B
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