Diamond Vale coal mine hearing boosts output targets
Diamond Vale Coal and Iron Mines Ltd shareholders met in Vancouver to hear a positive report from Superintendent Engineer B P Little. The plan foresees 150 tons per day now rising to 500 tons later this year as a new seam develops. The nine foot seam and the 17 foot Tewel seam extend under the property, with $44,407.68 spent to date and about $50,000 by the meeting. Equipment is being installed and shipments begun, with three working faces delivering about ten tons daily each, totaling roughly 25 tons per day with three shifts.
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Diamond Vale Coal & Iron Mines, Limited
Vancouver
B. P Little
Mr. \ittle
R A. Lambert
BC Ministers and Members Likely to Receive Increased Indemnities
The provincial legislature is expected to raise sessional indemnities for ministers and members. Indemnity could rise from 800 to 1200 dollars for members and cabinet salaries from 4000 to 6000 dollars. The change likely with the budget announcement as BC ministers and members currently rank among the lowest in the Dominion outside Prince Edward Island.
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British Columbia
Prince Edward Island
Dominion
Constable Relocated to Merritt Headquarters in Province
Provincial constable Walter Clark moves from Nicola to Merritt to assume duties at once under Superintendent Hussey. J. W. Grahame arrives from Victoria to base at Nicola. Government plans a Merritt jail with space for a constable and offices.
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Walter Clark
Nicola
Hussey
Merritt
J. W. Grahame
Victoria
Appeal Allowed Coal Options Assessment Reduction in Nicola
A sitting of the court of revision and appeals under the Assessment Act in Nicola on the 11th lnst heard two major appeals from J. Garcia and H. D. Green Armytage as trustee of Wm. Charters estate. The judge, A. D. Macintyre, found the objections valid and reduced each assessment by over $40,000. The assessor may appeal to the full court due to the significant principle involved.
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Nicola
Sunday Church Services and Sermons Across Denominations
The Church of England lists Holy Communion at Merritt 11 a m Diamond Vale 8 p m evensong and sermon Nicola 7 30 p m. Presbyterian Church has Rev D K Allan preaching Nicola 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Methodist Church schedule includes Lower Nicola 3 p m and Dot 10 80 a m.
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Church of England
Merritt
Diamond Vale
Nicola
Presbyterian Church
D. K. Allan
Methodist Church
Band of Hope Entertainment at Lower Nicola
Capt Flick of Canford visited Nicola on business. A large turnout at the Band of Hope event at the Methodist Church featured addresses by Rev T H Wright Rev D K Allan and Robert Whitaker recitations by Pearl McInnes Starrett Olive Smith and D Dodding and various songs. The meteorological report for Nicola was promised for the next issue as local youths performed. Mrs Pooley plans a Vancouver Victoria visit. R H Winny seeks owners of his cattle. J W Grahame and Mrs Grahame arrive from Victoria and will reside in Nicola. he becomes provincial constable. Nicola and Middlesboro hockey match played on the rink. A masquerade carnival will be held this evening with refreshments and dancing in the Athletic hall.
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Band of Hope
Lower Nicola
T. H. Wright
D. K. Allan
Robert Whitaker
Pearl McInnes
Starrett
Olive Smith
D. Dodding
Nicola
J. W. Grahame
Mrs. Grahame
Victoria
Mr. Grahame
Middlesboro
Nicola Herald Coal Output Expansion Notice
The Nicola Herald reports a plan to add two working faces weekly after ten days, increasing output by 20 tons daily until maximum capacity is reached. The company aims to supply one of the Northwest’s highest grade coals and notes a $2 year per day excess charge.
Peacock group of claims shows strong ore returns near Nicola
Work on the Peacock group of claims on Clapperton creek owned by Thomas Hunter of Nicola continues. A crosscut tunnel 52 feet long taps a large ore body and yields highly satisfactory results. Indications suggest the property will prove valuable. the owner plans to keep mining. The site lies six miles from Nicola and is well suited for large scale operations.
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Clapperton Creek
Thomas Hunter
Nicola
M Mall
Hunter
Surprise Sleigh Party At Potters Home
A Merritt and Coutlee sleighing party visited Mr and Mrs William Potter on Friday evening. Guests included Mesdames Tutill Richards Little Mickle Bewley Hugh Howes Miss Catkin and Messrs Stephen Heron Lawes Ruttick. The group sang and danced then enjoyed refreshments before ending with They are jolly good fellows. A Nicola Farmers Institute reminder notes subscriptions due to H Cleasby the secretary. Dig up and push a good thing along.
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Ter
Merritt and
Coutlee
Mesdames 'Tutill
Richards
Little
Mickle
Bewley
Hugh
Howes
Miss Catkin
Stephen
Heron
Lawes
Ruttick
Nicola Farmers’ Institute
Cleasby
Nicola Valley Conservative Association Meeting Notice
Nicola Valley Conservative Association calls a meeting at Hyland's Hall Merritt B C on Monday February 3 at 2 pm full attendance requested all conservatives invited Ric A Fraser president G M Brash secretary
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Hyland’s
Merritt
B. C
Lsm
Ric. A. Fraser
G. M. Brash
Railway extension plan seeks new BC rail lines
Notice filings in Vancouver dated January 21 1908 announce an act to revive and extend provisions of the British Columbia Central Railway Company to authorize construction of lines from Quilchena to near Nicola Diamond Vale Coal Mine and along Coldwater and Coquihalla rivers to Vancouver. Tupper Griffin solicitors for the applicants.
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Legislative Assembly of
Province of
British Columbia
Acts of
British Columbia Central Railway Company
Quilchena
Nicola
Diamond Vale
Coldwater
Coquhalla River
Vancouver
Tupper & Griffin
Five Years of Provincial Finances Show Big Revenue Gain
The Finance Minister’s report covers 1902 to 1907, noting 1907 total receipts of 4 444 593, more than double 1902. Expenditures fell to 2 849 479 from 3 393 182, with timber royalties a top revenue source and land sales boosted by Point Grey. Public works led spending, followed by education and interest.
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Tatlow
Point Grey
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Diamond Vale CO
Addi
Mor
Court of Revision
J. Garcia
H. D. Green
Ters Estate
M. L. Grimmett
Kamloops
Christie
Ashcroft
A. D. Macintyre
Grimmett
Church Services
Band of Hope Entertainment
Capt
Flick of
Canford
Mrs. Pooley
R. H. Winny
Nicola Herald
Tory
Mrs. Wm. Pot
Nicola Valley Conservative Association
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