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Newspaper
Nicola Herald
Location
Nicola, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
1
Merritt prepares for a Victoria Day festival with a gala program of horse races on the wagon road and athletic events at Garcia’s field. prize money ranges up to $80 for races and events include Indian contests, foot races, jumping, and a baseball match.
A Winnipeg despatch reports 100 Doukhobor men leaving Broadview Saskatchewan for a new colony on 2700 acres bought by Peter Vergin at the junction of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers near Nelson. They take supplies including flour, horses, and gear to plant vegetables for next winter.
Methodist Church lists May 10 services at Nicola with Dodding and Carrington times and May 17 services in Merritt Middlesboro and Lower Nicola. Presbyterian services in Hyland hall May 10 led by Rev G Murray with solo by Miss Evan Woodward. B Osen returns from Cottage Grove to leave for Aspen Grove tomorrow.
CPR engineers under H E Carry and M E will survey the Coldwater river route to assess a shorter line with a good grade. They began near Nicola and will continue toward Aspen Grove, following Quilchena Creek last year’s survey aimed at choosing the better railroad path.
Nicola Coal and Coke Company organizes a five sleeper and diner excursion train for business men to visit its coal mines. The party will arrive at the mine Saturday night the 16th, stay all Sunday, and return to Vancouver Sunday evening. The trip showcases Nicola’s first-class coal mine and the new town of Merritt.
Alfred A. Aya solicitor for the B C Amalgamated Coal Co of Portland and J W Flannigan of Chicago arrive in Merritt with new superintendent. Work near Cold Water river on Voghts ranch delayed by pipe shortages but to resume driving pipe early next week. Flannigan succeeds Robi Young, taking charge at the start of the month.
The Liberals of Kootenay plan a nominating convention in Nelson on Thursday June 4 to select candidates for upcoming elections. The event reflects party organization in the region with local delegates expected to attend.
S. Tingley of Ashcroft and H B Cleasby return from business trips in Ashcroft and Merritt. J R Wade plans a large home addition while Alex Coutlee erects a rear livery shed. Mrs Pooley and Miss Porter visit from Nicola and Victoria. Judge Howay and M L Grimmett visit Merritt. E Mace leaves on short business trip to Midway. Extra CPR road gang moved to Canford. Building activity in Merritt continues. Sampson King of E W Leeson Co visits on firm business. Coutlee hotel deal reported with J R A Richards retiring and Gosby Mecredy taking over. H B Thompson M P P Victoria City tours to inspect mining properties. F P Wilson named district resident engineer for CP R. Victoria Day preparations encouraged. citizens urged to decorate.
L. Forschner, proprietor of the Merritt brewery, will have his beer on the market in a few days. Competent judges who have sampled Merritt beer proclaim it of excellent quality.
The provincial government enforces a $2.50 license fee on all salmon fishermen across the province with fixed fishing times and a Sunday close. This marks the latest local effort to assert fisheries jurisdiction.
The CPR has secured a large advertising space at the Franco-British exposition in London to promote Canada. It seeks cooperation from the Dominion boards of trade.
F J Deane announces retirement from the Nelson Daily News and sale of the paper to a syndicate led by W G Morris due to capital shortages. Deane cites lack of capital as the reason for his departure.
Rumors say Laurier and Gouin reached an understanding to postpone Quebec elections to September while both federal and provincial ballots would be held then. On prorogation eve the government introduced a bill granting subsidies to railway companies, promising nearly two and a half million acres of public domain. The grants are a traditional political prize in Quebec and often seal the legislature’s last session.
Glasgow dispatch reports Clyde shipbuilders locked out one thousand wood workers with possible industry stoppage. Four acres at Nicola well fenced with good water supply, house, stable and chickenhouse offered indirectly affected. apply to F W Jackson Quilchena or A Jackson Merritt.
A Grand Forks Sun opinion notes that communities benefit more from frugal, hardworking individuals who improve property than from wealthy but impractical promoters of large ventures. The statement emphasizes value of steady labor and sensible development over flashy but risky schemes.
Last Sunday Rev. T. H. Wright conducted service at Merritt and Middles boro. The yearly meeting of the board was held at Nicola on Monday, Rev. Mr. Wright presiding, when officers were elected for the ensuing year. A gratifying increase of members was reported. Boost for the big coal belt.
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