Copper Camp at Apen Grove Nears Railway Access
Eight years after the first stake at Apen Grove, the copper camp covers about a hundred square miles with many claims. Geologists agree it is one of the west’s finest copper areas though transport costs hindered development. The railway and wagon road plans may unlock its potential as capital returns, with native copper assays around 7 percent and ore often 5 to 55 percent copper. The Nicola Herald plans a detailed camp description for readers.
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Apen Grove
Lands and Works Department
Nicola Herald
Lower Nicola Picnic Draws Big Crowd Despite Cloudy Morning
A large crowd attended the annual Methodist picnic at Lower Nicola on Saturday. Early unsettled weather did not dampen spirits as foot races and games entertained attendees. The Methodist Church ladies served a luncheon that was enjoyed by all, with receipts around $105.
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Lower Nicola
Methodist Church
Railway Work Progress Near Coutlee Bridge
Construction on the Nicola river bridge above Coutlee proceeds with many men at work and rapid completion expected. Ballasting and fencing continue as freight trains begin regular runs with plans for full line freight to Coutlee soon. an official statement on townsites may follow.
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Nicola River
Coutlee
Aspen Grove School Raising Funds for Improvements
Under Miss Lawrence the Aspen Grove School shows progress with twenty scholars. A dance held last week to raise money for a blueboard and other facilities raised twenty eight dollars, with expectation of more contributions to fit the schoolhouse for easier teaching and learning.
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Miss Lawrence
Price of Lower Nicola Engaged with Howse Co
L. J. Price of Lower Nicola is engaged with the A. E. Howse Co, indicating a business association or employment connection.
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L. J. Price
Lower Nicola
A. E. Howse Co
San Francisco and Oakland Hit by Ten Earthquakes
Ten distinct earthquake shocks were felt in San Francisco and Oakland at 940 Friday evening with eastward movement and several seconds of duration. No damage occurred. Two more minor shocks were reported early Saturday morning.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Collis Leaves Victoria for Coast Mission in Mining Cadre
J. W. Collis of Victoria, long at Ten mile with his mining properties, departed Tuesday for the coast, marking a brief hiatus from mining interests.
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J. W. Collis
Victoria
Ten Mile
Jukes Leaves Lower Nicols for Vancouver Visit
Mro. K. A. Jukes, who has been visiting at Lower Nicols for some time, departed this week for Vancouver.
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Mro. K. A. Jukes
Lower Nicols
Vancouver
Dr Fagan Warns On Tuberculosis Peril At Meeting
Dr Fagan secretary of the Provincial Board of Health spoke on the deadly burden of consumption at a well attended Thursday night meeting. He described how tuberculosis spreads via sputum and urged community action to form a local Anti Tuberculosis Society with plans to elect officers at a later ladies’ meeting.
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Dr. Fagan
Provincial Board of Health
Ter
Fagan
Canada
Kagan
Friends Seek New Trial For Train Robbers
A. D. Macintyre, counsel for Miner, Dune and Colquhoun, imprisoned for a Kamloops train robbery, sought a new trial in Victoria before Justice Irving. He argued the crown om itted evidence and that the defendants were not arraigned a second time. The judge denied the motion and the appeal will go to the full court.
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A. D. Macintyre
Miner
Dune and
Colquhoun
B. C
New Westminster
Kamloops
Justice Irving
Victoria
Macintyre
Dominion Day Celebration at Nicola Monday July 2
The Nicola community outlines a full Dominion Day program with tennis events at 10 am, sports at 11 15 am, horse races and gymkhana in the afternoon, and a dance in the evening. Entries close by Saturday the 36th inst for men’s singles and doubles, with lunch arranged by the Ladies Guild and a large crowd anticipated.
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Nicola
Victoria
Nicola Valley
Ladies’ Guild
Church of England
Klootchman Secntes
Nova Scotia Nomination Contests Narrow Liberal Gains
Nominations were held last Wednesday for the Nova Scotia provincial election. Liberal candidates were acclaimed in Antigonish and Victoria counties, while contests occurred in all other divisions. Premier Murray was elected by acclamation.
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Novia Scotia
Antigonist
Victoria
Murray
Local notes and brief updates from Nicola district
A string of short items from Nicola and Kamloops. residents return from trips, meetings, and visits. real estate tenders for John Corbett estates. officials inspect Aspen Grove properties. Korean rebellion dispatches describe looting and pirate suppression. A C F meeting planned. Ladies Guild dinner announced. flag pole raised at school house. J Kerr visits from Kamloops. Gillie backs from Aspen Grove. W Murray consults oculist and Ost group shows improving showings. Victoria trip pending.
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J. D. Gillie
Thoreday
W. Murray
Lower Nicole
Aspen Grove
Vistoria
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Aypen
Aspen Grove School
Frisco
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Thora
Local Anti Tuberculosis Society
Dr. Tutill
Bill Miner
Ladies Guild
Nova Scotia
A. Jackson
Quilchena
Messrs. Buscombe and Howse
John Corbett
R. P. Inglis
Montreal
John W. Bell
M. E
Nicole
Mr. Inglis
Tokio
Tamyong
8Unchan
Yokohama
Chi Yoda
Korea
J. Kerr
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