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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
2
The Nicola Herald reports strong signals that Laurier will not fade and a general election could occur in October or November this year. Also covered: plans to clear Coldwater river mouth 25 miles for logging transport.
A circular from His Grace Archbishop Langevin of Winnipeg was read in Roman Catholic churches. It states that future marriages of two Roman Catholics by a Protestant minister in the archdiocese will not be recognized as valid, while current rules for Catholic Protestant marriages remain unchanged. The letter follows Vatican instructions to Canadian church authorities.
John E Bate of Aspen Grove Yale district British Columbia seeks rights under the River and Streams Act to improve Coldwater river from its junction with Nicola river to Railroad Pass about 25 miles, and to remove obstructions and collect tolls. Affects Coldwater river Voght creek and multiple land parcels including Indian reservations and coal licenses. Dated 28th mores 1908.
Notice from GEO MURRAY assessor and collector for Nicola Assessment District. Taxes including Provincial Revenue Tax and income tax under the Assessment Act for year 1908 are due. All taxpayers in Nicola district must pay at the Nicola Post Office or at the assessor's office, dated January 31, 1908.
Thirty days after date I intend to apply to the chief commissioner of law and works for a license to prospect for coal over a described area commencing at a post adjoining southeast corner section 15 township 13 east 23 then west 80 chains south 80 chains east 80 chains back to initial post January 14, 1908. Joun Trainor.
A fragmented notice outlines an application to the Commissioner of Lands and Works in Anense to obtain coal rights. It details a boundary starting at a post at the northwest corner adjacent to the northeast corner of Section 15, Township 13, Range Bi Dominion, Railway Belt, with chain measurements east and west totaling 80 chains.
January 14 1908 J H Collett intends to apply to the chief commissioner of lands coal apt petrolete for the area described. Commencing at a post adjoining the southeast corner of Section 15 Township 13 Range 28 thence east 80 chains south 80 chains west 80 chains north 80 chains to the initial post.
Frederick A. Kirbs of Portland Oregon applies for a special timber license on lands described starting at lot 1506 near Princeton. The tract covers about 640 acres with parcel boundaries defined by a sequence of mile and chain measurements and a final return to the starting point.
Frederick A Kirbs tion timber merchant intends to apply for a special timber license over lands described by a survey starting at the northwest corner of Lot 1200, twelve miles north of Princeton, detailing bounds and chain measurements. Dated December 23 1907 by George Laidly agent.
Sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase six hundred and forty acres of land in Yale Division Yale District. The parcel runs from a post at the North East corner of Lot 294, James Corkle's Southeast corner, then west 80 chains, north 80 chains, east 80 chains, and south 80 chains back to the start. James Corkle and Barclay Bonthorone, Agent.
J A Menzies of Lower Nicola a carpenter gives notice under the Land Act that he intends to apply for a parcel described as Lot A with boundaries 80 chains by 80 chains forming a square acreage. The note dated December 2 1907 lists location in the Kamloops Division Yale Land District Nicola District and labels him applicant.
Notice from Isaac Eastwood as agent for David H Smith regarding a free miner's certificate and Crown Grant claim located in the Nicola Mining Division Aspen area. Under section 37 a Crown Grant must commence improvement work before December 10, as specified by the Mining Recorder.
Isaac Eastwood and Price Ellison free miners holders intend within sixty days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Copper Age Mineral Claim in Nicola Mining Division Yale District located at Aspen Grove. Also John Collins plans to seek a timber license for lands in Yale District sections 30 and 19 township 90 range 22 with Nov 15 1907 date.
Notice is given that 30 days after date an application will be made to the chief commissioner of lands and works for a license to cut and carry away timber from land in Nicola division Yale. The land begins at a post in section 28 township 90 range 22 and measures 640 acres. Locator Robert Lyal loy, dated 15, 1907. Agent Andrew McGoran.
Thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to prospect for coal on lands in Yale Division Yale District starting at a post beside the North West corner of Lot 293 marked Barclay Bonthrone's South West Corner. The parcel runs East 80 chains North 80 chains West 80 chains South 80 chains back to start.
I J E Shiver agent for Peter Lyall of Lower Nicola applies for a special timber license covering 640 acres in Nicola Division Yale District. description begins at a post four miles from Speons Creek mouth and runs 80 chains each direction to form a square. Dated December 2 1907.
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