07 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1907
Page
1
Development continues at Aspen Grove and Ten Mile Camps as owners push prospects ahead in anticipation of railroad access next year. High showings in Aspen Grove suggest ore bodies will be productive once deeper work begins. In Ten Mile, several promising properties exist with potential for a producing trend if a strong company takes over.
A Methodist exhorter prompted a church debate by urging joining the army of the Lord and receiving the Baptis' church as the navy. Judge Brown of Grand Forks held a county court session in Nicola on Tuesday disposing of several civil cases.
Plans and full particulars are available from H. L. Roberts. A. Jackson of Merritt, recently in Victoria, shows favorable progress and may return to active duty soon. Post office hours extend one hour after evening train arrival on Wednesdays. Stores stay open until nine on Mondays and Fridays to allow mail access on all mail days.
The editor of a leading party paper resigns to head a new independent publication in Vancouver. John P. McConnell will edit the Saturday Sunset, to debut June 15 at 541 Hastings Street, with R. S. Ford as manager. The paper vows fairness independence and readers’ interests in British Columbia. The article also notes the Carmi murder trial of James A. Dale concluding in Greenwood and his pending execution in Kamloops on July 18.
A Baltimore woman recounts a humorous domestic scene as Maggie announces she is leaving to get married. The text captures a witty exchange about plans and surprise at a cook leaving to wed, reflecting everyday life.
Classified notice sells a cabinet organ for 25 dollars. Ad says from the Herald Office, Comfort is produced by using good tobacco and the Shield Brand pipe sold by J A Scott tobacconist Kamloops.
Found missing pocket-book containing papers on the road between Nicola and Quilchena. Return to Herald office for claim.
Three pure bred Hereford bulls available for sale or trade. Will accept pure bred bulls, Durham or Hereford. One pedi greed bull noted in listing. R H Winny.
Sam Luck, a Chinese cook at J. B. Hobson's Bullion mines, fatally stabbed a waiter then fled. He was recaptured, tried, found guilty, and sentenced to be hanged at Kamloops on August 5.
In Ottawa last week W. S. Calvert chief government whip said another parliamentary session would occur before a general election. The pledge was given to the Conservatives last session and Laurier reportedly approved with the governor general making it legal.
J P Nash traveled to Quilchena yesterday and a June 15 picnic is mentioned at Lower Nicola. J N Moore of Quilchena visited Nicola on Wednesday, followed by Lawrence Guichon from Quilchena on Thursday. H S Cleasby and Mrs Cleasby of Coutlee visited Nicola on Wednesday. W G Murray of The Peoples Store departed on Tuesday for a visit to the Okanagan.
A severe strike disrupts Johannesburg with Imperial troops summoned to quell disorders. The striking miners are British, and the authority requesting troops is a Boer Colonial Secretary in the Transvaal government.
Donald McPhail of Otter Valley shows health improvement and moves toward recovery. Several Ottawa area residents are noted in brief items including Walter Clark’s return from Minnielake, and E A Leeton arriving to assume Otter Flat store management.
The Hotel Bellevue at Mission City changes ownership to D. McKay, long connected with the C. P. R. passenger train service and an established B. C. resident. He plans to ensure traveler comfort with newly furnished rooms and a bar stocked with top liquors and cigars.
A frustrated parent writes that Jenny was kept home today and mentions having twins. The note hints at recurring attendance issues and vows it won’t happen again.
J. T. Edwards of Kamloops visited Coutlee this week, marking a brief regional stop. He spoke with locals and observed area events during the stay.
American subscribers will pay $2.50 per year starting on the specified date due to increased second class postage rates. The change applies to both new and renewed subscriptions and covers the additional postage for American delivery.
R A Lambert returned from Vancouver on Monday and left on Tuesday to proceed with placer proposition work at Granite Creek. W H Armstrong Vancouver manager of Nicola Valley Coal and Coke Co property at Coal Gully visited Coutlee to survey the site this week. Angus Nelson Kamloops drove Judge Brown from Kamloops with a Costley team and previously worked at the Golden Sovereign mine last summer.
A brief line promotes subscribing to The Nicola Herald and invites readers to advertise their wants. The note emphasizes distribution and readership in the local market.
The Dominion Geological Survey will resume work at Bear Creek and extend its effort to Aspen Grove and Ten-Mile creeks. Charles Camsell plans another careful inspection, pressing for authoritative reports to attract investment and guide development in these copper mining areas.
Two ladies saddle items offered at cost by N. J. Barwick. The notice states the saddles are new and intended for quick sale to clear stock. No additional details on model, size, or contact provided.
The Methodist picnic at Lower Nicola will not charge children under 12 for meals. Organizers cited community spirit and accessibility as the reason for waiving the meal fee.
Geo A Bigelow a Nelson pioneer dies at Port Simpson recently. The deceased was well known to old timers from the railway era and the early days of the Kootenay district.
The annual Methodist Church picnic will be held in Henry Lindley's grove at Lower Nicola on Saturday June 15 1907. Dinner and tea will be served on the grounds by the ladies with refreshment booths offering fruit candy and ice cream.
A committee overseeing the construction of a new parsonage for St. John the Baptist Church met last week. They are arranging the build at an early date on the lot next to the Church of England property.
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