Elections in East Ontario Show Strong Conservative Surge
Ontario elections produced a Conservative landslide with 86 seats, Liberals 17, and the Labor candidate elected in Hamilton. Quebec also shifted, Gouin government reduced to a smaller majority as the Opposition gains seven new seats. The day featured songs and gramophone selections with Frank Steel as moderator.
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Ontario
Whitney
Studelmne
Hamilton
Onteith
South Perth
Toronto
New
Quebec
Gouin
T He Opposiion
Forschner
Frank Steel
Middlesboro Society Formed Under Industrial Communities Act
The Middlesboro Society, formed by Nicola Coal & Coke Company employees, is incorporated for social purposes under the Industrial Communities act. Trustees Bruce R. Warden and Alexander Faulds file the incorporation application.
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Middlesboro Society
Nicola Coal & Coke Company
Industrial Communities Act
Bruce R. Warden
Alexander Faulds
Church Services Announced for Nicola and Middlesboro
Presbyterian Rev. C. K. Mathewson will preach in Nicola at 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. m. on the 14th inst. Methodist Rev. T. H. Wright will conduct next Sunday services at Middlesboro 8 p. m. and Merritt Hyland hall at 7 p. m.
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Presbyterian Church
C. K. Mathewson
Nicola
T. H. Wright
Middlesboro
Merritt
Hyland Hall
Football Game and Smoker at Diamond Vale
The Diamond Vale team hosted Middlesboro in a keenly contested football match at Diamond Vale last Saturday evening. Diamond Vale won 1 0 with a fair, well-played contest and impartial referee John Ovington. After the game Diamond Vale entertained opponents and many visitors at a smoking concert.
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Diamond Vale
Middlesboro
John Ovington
Lower Nicola Picnic References and Local News Roundup
June 20 noted for the Lower Nicola picnic. W Dodd of Aspen Grove was Merritt this week. J Solomon leaves for Vancouver on business. A Seaton heads to the coast for vacation. J R Wade nearly completes a Granite Avenue residence. Mrs Bruce R Warden returned from Vancouver. A Morrison working on a cord. C J Curtin back Mondays after two weeks. Mrs A W Strickland returned from three weeks on the coast. Mrs Pooley of Tamerton ranch visiting sister Mrs Tutill. R L Clark and G A Lafferty of Nicola depart for Similkameen. T J Smith of Diamond Vale Coal & Iron Mines arrived from Vancouver. Birth announced in Merritt May 29 1908 a daughter to Mr and Mrs R W Reid. W Harmon of Voght valley returned from a twenty year Vancouver visit.
Family visit as Nicola weigh scales are installed
Mrs. J. Gillie and her daughter from Straw berry Vale Victoria visit Mr. and Mrs. Thos Carrington at Nicola. The cattle corrals weigh scales are being placed in position with J. B. Greaves of the Douglas Lake Cattle Co. assisting before the next stock shipment.
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Mrs. J. Gillie
Strawberry Vale
Victoria
Mrs. Thos. Carrington
Nicola
J. B. Greaves
Douglas Lake Cattle Co
Visitors Tutill Leave for Extended Nova Scotia Trip
Dr and Mrs G H Tutill depart on todays train for an extended visit to old friends and scenes in Nova Scotia. The Herald wishes them a safe journey and a happy vacation on the far Atlantic shore.
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G. H. Tutill
Nova Scotia
The
Herald
Atlantic
Indian chiefs seek talks on BC reserves at Ottawa delegation
The Indian chiefs of British Columbia visit Ottawa to press the government on their affairs and reserve changes. Johnny Chilleheetza of Sulli van and Douglas lake reserve joined the contingent last week. J F Murray of Nicola acted as interpreter for the interior delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Ottawa
Johnny Chilleheetza
Sullivan
Douglas Lake
J. F. Murray
Nicola
Indian Hall case settled out of court at Nicola
Preliminary hearing for Johnny Hall a Coldwater reserve Indian charged with horse appropriation and brand manipulation ended with Hall committed for trial and bail set at 300.00. Indian Mack, accused of selling a two year old heifer to Joe Collett, reached an out of court settlement in Nicola after the Friday hearing was postponed for witnesses.
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Pedce
Cleasby
Tutill
Johnny Hall
Coldwater
Hall
Indian Mack
Constable Clarke
Nicola
Stump’ Lake
Joe Collett
Pat Cantlin
Liberal Nominee Smith Curtis Nominated at Nelson Convention
At the Liberal nominating convention in Nelson on Friday Smith Curtis of Rossland a former minister of mines under the Martin government was nominated. Three names were considered G O Buchanan and F J Deane with results 86 30 and 22 on one ballot. Deane moved to make the nomination unanimous.
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Nelson
Smith Curtis
Rossland
Martin
G. O. Buchanan
F. J. Deane
Deane
Government Refuses Liquor Licenses for Construction Camps
The provincial government will issue no liquor licenses to construction camps along the G T P line. Many applications were received but all were refused. The policy will continue while unsettled construction conditions prevail.
Forest Fire Protections Expanded for Coast Region
British Columbia coast forests will receive stronger fire protection this summer with more wardens and wider jurisdiction. The initiative follows last season’s costly fires, which were among the most destructive on recent record. Wardens will patrol extended areas to prevent outbreaks and safeguard timber resources.
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British Columbia
Precautions Heighten Supervision of Camping Parties
Officials announce heightened supervision for camping parties this season to prevent fires. Campers will be watched closely and any party responsible for a bush fire will face strict prosecution.
English Derby Winner at 100 to 1 in Dramatic Finish
The Derby saw Signorinetta win for E Gini strelli, with second and third place outside odds at 100 to 1. Alex Hogan laid the concrete foundation at his Garcia Street Nicola Avenue home. The Lower Nicola annual picnic is set for Saturday June 20, promising a good time for all. W G Murray arrived from the coast with his sister to visit her Nicola parents.
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E. Ginistrelli
Signorinetta
Alex Hogan
Garcia Street
Nicola Avenue
Lower Nicola
W. G. Murray
Miss Murray
Cay
Nicola
Jacksons Arrive in Valley. Menzies Plans Store Opening
T. W. Jackson and his wife from northern Alberta arrived at Lower Nicola on Friday and will reside in the valley as guests of W. B. Jackson. J. A. Menzies has carpenters at work on a building lot and will run a general store, with stock arriving in a few weeks.
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T. W. Jackson
Alberta
Lower Nicola
Will Ildeate
W.B. Jackson
J. A. Menzies
Mr. Menzies
Labor Day Celebrations Planned at Quilchena
Labor Day will be observed at Quilchena with a program including horse races gymkhana and athletic events to be arranged. The exact schedule will be published later.
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Quilchena
Nanaimo men visit Merritt for weeklong stay
Claude E. Smith and R. B Moung of Nanaimo spent the past week in Merritt. Mr. Smith's father built the present premises once intended as a hotel.
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Claude E. Smith
R. B Moung
Nanaimo
Merritt
Mr. Smith
A. Jackson
Nicola Valley couple plan entertainments near month end
Mr and Mrs Wm Sherrah arrange an entertainment program in the Nicola Valley toward the end of the month. The event will feature a repertoire of plantation songs and instrumental music with dates to be announced.
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Wm. Sherrah Orer
Nicola Valley
Notice to purchase mountain pasture land 1908
Sixty days after date I intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands and works for permission to purchase 160 acres of mountain pasture land. The land lies near Missezula Lake in Nicola Land District. The description runs from G. L. Murray’s northeast corner along the shoreline and bounds. Nicola, 6th June, 1908, G. L. Murray. per A. B. Roberts, Agent.
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Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works
G. L. Murray
Missezula Lake
Nicola Land District
Nicola
A. B. Roberts
W. G. Murray
W G Murray Seeking Land Patent Near Missezula Lake
A dated post notes W G Murray intends a land claim located northeast of Missezula Lake about one mile south, adjoining G L Murray. description runs south 80 chains west 0 chains north 80 chains east 80 chains to the starting point.
To Be Sold Cheap Two Wagons With Double Boxes
To be sold cheap two wagons with double boxes complete a S oy and a Studebaker apply W sores Lower Nicola.
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S “Oy
Studebaker
W. Sores
Lower Nicola
Coal Stock Sale Signals Growth in Nicola Valley Mines
Diamond Vale coal stock sold 40 000 shares at 25 cents in two 20 000 share lots. Prices reflect strong purchaser confidence as aguiring payments and townsite plans proceed. The Diamond Vale sawmill operates at full capacity with ample orders while logs move from their Coldwater River limits. Final payments on Garcia and Charters coal properties are due later this year and deeds are being prepared.
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Diamond Vale
Nicola Valley
Nicola
Coldwater
Garcia
Charters
Daily News- Advertiser
Notice to Creditors Estate of Thomas B Conklin
Estate of Thomas Burgess Conklin late of Deep Creek Spokane County Washington. All persons with claims against the estate must send verified claims to M L Grimmett Nicola B C Solicitor for John Carpenter Conklin Administrator. After July 20 1906 administrator will distribute with notices received. Dated June 10 1908.
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Thomas Burgess Conklin
Deepcreek
Spokane County
Washington
M. L. Grimmett
Nicola
B. C
John Carpenter Conklin
George L. Hilliard
Annie L. Hilliard
Boarder House Opens At Nicola Bungalo
J. Burnett starts a boarding house in a Nicola bungalo and offers accommodations for boarders and lodgers.
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J. Burnett
Nicola
Dinard Hotel Nicola Reopens Under New Personal Supervision
The Dinard hotel at Nicola now operates under new personal supervision and offers guests first class accommodation. Guides and horses are on hand for hunters.
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Dinard
Nicola
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East
Tive
Church Services
Methodist Church
Dodd
Aspen Grove
Solomon
Vancouver
A. Seaton
Coast
Tao
J. R. Wade
Granite Avenue
Ering
W. H. Grey
A. Morrison
C. J. Curtin
Ad Mondgays
Hye
A. W. Strickland
Mrs. Pooley
Tamerton Ranch
Mrs. Tutill
R. L. Clark
G. A. Lafferty
Similkameen
T. J. Smith
Diamond Vale Coal & Iron Mines
Merritt, B. C
R. W. W. Reid
W. Harmon
Voght Valley
Johnny Haul
India
Mack
Smith Curt
Kootenay
Prosecuidsans
Prg
Liberal
Diamond Vale Coal Company
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