Mrs Joan Dunsmuir Dies in Victoria
Mrs Joan Dunsmuir widow of the late Robert Dunsmuir and mother of Hon James Dunsmuir Lieutenant General of British Columbia died Friday morning at her Victoria residence. She had recently been in the public eye over a suit against her son for a further share of the Dunsmuir estate. The claim had just been filed and no trial had occurred.
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Victoria
Joan Dunsmuir
Robert Dunsmuir
James Dunsmuir
British Columbia
Dunsmuir
Refuse to Pay After Fernie Fire Causes Policy Strain
Most insurers settled with policy holders after the Fernie fire, but the Law Union and Crown Insurance company refuses liability citing a forest fire clause. Policy holders in the city, already hit by losses, plan an organized effort to recover their funds.
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Fernie
Law Union
Crown Insurance Company
Greenwood Ledge
Pringle Vindicated by Westminster Presbytery in Yukon Reform Efforts
The Westminster Presbytery meeting at Eburne expressed full confidence in Rev. Dr. John Pringle for his fearless exposure of Dawson social crimes. It applauded his efforts to elevate social life and promote civic righteousness with support from missionaries in northern Canada.
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John Pringle
Yukon Territory
Westminster Presbytery
Eburne
Peter Wright
J. Knox Wright
Yukon
Dawson
Dr. Pringle
Pringle
Pringle and Many Other Missionaries of Our Church
Presbytery
Revival Efforts Boost Yukon City Moral Uplift
The Dawson settlement in the Yukon is praised for law and order due to the labors of Rev. Dr. Pringle and other church ministers and missionaries. Rev. R. J. Wilson maintains leadership as moderator of the Presbytery for the rest of the year.
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Dawson
Pringle
Yukon
R. J. Wilson
The Eve of the Big Game Hunting Season
The Fall hunting issue from Woodstock Ontario features Red and Gur and Motor Sports in Canada. It covers moose deer fox bear and wolves with a featured article by John Arthur Hope on Red Deer and related topics. It also highlights fishing canoeing camping and mountaineering stories for all sportsmen.
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Canada
W. J. Taylor
Woodstock
Ont
John Arthur Hope
North America
Dimmicks sue BC Copper for damages after mining accident
J. H. and Mrs. Dimmick file a $19 000 damages suit against the British Columbia Copper company of Greenwood. The action follows a blasting accident at the Mother Lode mine site in Deadwood camp when their little daughter was killed and Mrs. Dimmick severely injured. Plaintiffs allege an extra heavy blast caused rock to crash through their roof.
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J. H
Mother Lode
Deadwood Camp
Runaway Horse Leaves Grimmett With Injuries
M. L. Grimmett suffered a dislocated shoulder and a fractured ankle when a runaway horse bolted after he mounted at Coutlee. He was moved to Nicola on Saturday and is now recovering on the road to recovery.
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M. L. Grimmett
Coutlee
Mr. Grimmett
Nicola
Suspects Released In Midway Murder Case
Harold Green and John Rice, the two men arrested at Middlesboro Colleries as suspects in the Midway murder, were discharged after processing at Greenwood.
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Harold Green
John Rice
Middlesboro
Midway
Greenwood
Yale Cariboo election report eyes Merritt meetings
Duncan Ross Liberal candidate will address electors in Merritt on Thursday evening at Merritt Hall. The Dominion Yale Cariboo election is set for Saturday November 14. Ross travels from Similkameen to speak on November 9. Martin Burrell tours the Cariboo and Lillooet districts. Charles Bunting Socialist candidate visited Kamloops meeting Parker Williams and launched his campaign. Returning officer fee is 60 dollars with eight cents a mile for travel. special constables on election day earn 1.50.
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Dominion
Yale- Cariboo
Duncan Ross
Similkameen
Merritt
Martin Burrell
Cariboo
Lillooet
Charles Bunting
Kamloops
Parker Williams
Mining Pays and Political Address Noted
The Mining World praises mining profits and mentions its place among profitable industries. Duncan Ross M. P., Liberal candidate for Yale Cariboo, will speak to Merritt electors in Hugh's Hall on Friday October 9 at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.
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Duncan Ross
Yale-Cariboo
Merritt
Hugh’s Hall
Local residents travel and visit regional fairs
Vancouver residents C F Law and Howard Lawes with colleagues visited Coutlee and Nicola areas this week and returned from Bear Creek New Westminster Fair Harrison Hot Springs. Seattle guests Clough and Miller explored Coldwater timber. Penstone Otter Valley visitors J G Thynne Ethel Thynne. families from Beaver ranch Cold spring ranch Vancouver Tamerton Ranch also traveled to and from the region.
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J. G. Thynne
Ethel Thynne
Penstone Ranch
Otter Valley
Nicola
Mounted Infantry Movement Proposed in Nicola Valley
The district considers forming a Mounted Infantry Company with G. R. Bates of Aspen Grove as secretary pro tem. Interested men should send their names, a meeting will be arranged soon, and attendees are urged to participate. Also noted are Presbyterian services on Sunday October 11 at Lower Nicola Merritt and Middlesboro, and a fundraising concert and dance October 16 in Hyland hall to aid the Indian Mission School at Shulus.
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Nicola Valley
G. R. Bates
Aspen
Grove
Shulus
Hyland Hall
Nicola Rod and Gun Club Organizes Turkey Shoot Plans
A Rod and Gun club has been organized at Nicola with J. G. Thynne as president. It aims to hold a turkey shoot and steeple chase under its auspices.
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Nicola
J. G. Thynne
Paige Returns From Short Visit to Harrison Hot Springs
F. G. Paige came back Friday from a brief trip to Harrison Hot Springs, where he likely relaxed and then resumed his duties.
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F. G. Paige
Harrison Hot Springs
Bank of Montreal assigns temporary local managers
G A Lafferty of Rossland is at Nicola in charge during A W Strickland's absence. W A Dodds of Aspen Grove has left for the North West for a couple of months. G A Bates will handle Aspen Grove in Strickland's absence.
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G. A. Lafferty
Rossland
Bank of Montreal
Nicola
A. W. Strickland
W. A. Dodds
Aspen Grove
North West
G. A. Bates
Conductor Frisken Leaves on Holiday. A Dunn Steps In
Conductor Frisken of the Nicola branch and Mrs. Frisken departed last week for Kansas City for a short holiday. Conductor A Dunn will lead the branch during Frisken’s absence.
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Frisken
Nicola
Presbyterian church Nicola hosts sale of work
The Ladies' Aid group holds a sale of work on Wednesday October 14 at 3 p m at the Nicola Presbyterian Church. Everything new and nice for men women and children. Perfect for Christmas gifts at fair prices.
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the Presbyterian Church
Nicola
Nickel Plate called greatest gold mine in Hedley camp
Charles Camsell of the Dominion Geological Survey spent two summers examining the Hedley mining district. He notes the Nickel Plate as the greatest gold mine in Canada and says Hedley should develop other rich propositions with intelligent development. A report and topo map will be issued next spring. Ownership lies with Yale Mining Co. as a Marcus Daly estate concern.
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Charles Camsell
The
Dominion Geological Survey
Canada
Hedley Camp
Mr. C. Camsell
Similkameen
Camsell
Yale Mining Company
Marcus Daly
Passes to Higher Court. Vancouver Judge Cane Dies After Brief Illness
His Honor Judge Cane of Vancouver died at 1.80 o'clock Saturday morning after a brief illness. He presided over the Walkem case until Thursday afternoon and fell ill during the night, unable to appear on Friday. Heart disease is said to have caused the death.
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Judge Cane
Vancouver
Walkem
Anglican Hymnal Move Nears Approval in Canada Synod
The governing body of the Anglican church in Canada is expected to approve the introduction of a new hymnal. A special committee has spent three years preparing the hymnal and the matter is now under consideration by the synod in Ottawa.
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Anglican Church In
Canada
Ottawa
Michel Town Business District Destroyed by Late Night Fire
A major fire struck Michel Tuesday around midnight, gutting the entire business section of the newly established town. Damages were extensive, with the youthfully built business block reduced to ashes or smoldering ruins. No injuries were reported as firefighters battled the flames through the night.
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Michel
Arundell Takes Pacific Division Helm for CPR
J. T. Arundell, superintendent of the Pacific division of the CPR, left for Winnipeg last week to become general superintendent succeeding R. R. Jamieson. Vancouver circles expect Colemann of Nelson to become Arundell's successor.
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J. T. Arundell
Winnipeg
R. R. Jamieson
Vancouver
Colemann
Nelson
Mr. Arundell
Bailey to Leave Paige Firm for Home in Nova Scotia
Melville Bailey, long employed with F. G. Paige, will depart next week for his old home in Nova Scotia. The move ends a period of service and returns him to his family roots.
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Melville Bailey
F. G. Paige
Scotia
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the Presbytery
Liberal
Will
Ing
Merritt Hall
Mining
C. F. Law
Bear Creek
H. S. Cleasby
New Westminster
I. Eastwood
Messrs. Clough and Miller
Seattle
Coldwater
Howard Lawes
F. Sheilds
W. G. Murray
H.E Forsyth
New Westminster Fair
J. N. Moore
Beaver Ranch
Mrs. Hawkins
Coldspring Ranch
Wm. Murray
Presbyterian Church
D. K. Allan
Lower Nicola
Hedley
Anglican Hymnal
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