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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
2
Merritt British Columbia May 4 1908 the Conservative party selects Martin Burrell as standard bearer for Yale Cariboo district. Burrell known to electors for a strong showing in past elections and praised as an outstanding speaker with intimate district knowledge. Supporters call him a safe choice and expect him to win.
The piece argues Canadians must recognize their obligation to Britain, noting many naturally support self governance yet still contribute to naval maintenance. It warns against Little Englander attitudes and stresses naval security as essential to both empire existence and Canadian liberties.
The surveying program for out lying sections of the province is nearly finished. More work will occur next summer to gain accurate official knowledge of promising agricultural valleys to the north. The provincial government intends settlers be introduced on a satisfactory basis.
The applicant seeks permission from the chief commissioner of lands and works to buy about 160 acres of mountain pasture land. The parcel begins at a post at the west corner of Lot 1828 and runs north and east for 40 chains, then 49 chains to the starting point, in Aspen Grove Nicola, per R. Bearisto, dated May 1, 1908.
After May 1 I will deliver fresh milk to Merritt in all seasons. All persons wishing to receive milk should notify the undersigned.
John E. Bate of Aspen Grove Yale district British Columbia proposes under the River and Streams Act to improve Coldwater river from its junction with the Nicola to Railroad Pass about 25 miles, remove obstructions, render it fit for driving booming logging and collect tolls. Lands affected include Coldwater river Voght creek and numerous Lots and Indian reservations. Dated January 28 1908.
Notice announces amendment to bounty rules issued April 1907, establishing a 15 dollar bounty on every panther and wolf killed in the province starting February 1, 1908, with conditions as stated. Henry Esson Young, Provincial Secretary, signs the notice dated January 18, 1908.
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