Campaign Kickoff In Nicola Valley for Liberal Candidate
Duncan Ross former district member opened campaigning in Merritt and Nicola Valley with a meeting at Merritt chaired by G B Armstrong. Ross praised Liberal terms and criticized Conservatives over the railway and debt figures while praising the Laurier administration. Stuart Henderson followed as MP P speaking briefly amid a lively bagpipe backdrop.
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Duncan Ross
Merritt
Nicola
G. B. Armstrong
Ross
McBride
Cowan
British Columbia
Dominion
Laurier
W. J. Bowser
Law Society
Bowser
Meeting Adjourns After Speeches Then Leads to Kamloops
The meeting closed without a vote of thanks. At Nicola the next evening a repetition of the speeches occurred. After Nicola the party drove to Quilchena and the following day continued on to Kamloops.
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Nicola
Quilchena
Kamloops
Local travels and visits cross Nicola Merritt region
Mrs Campbell of Vancouver and daughter Mrs Grimmett visit Nicola. T J Smith from Vancouver surveys Quilchena property. R L Clark and A W Strickland return from Okanagan trip. Mrs Mickle buys A H Owen house at Nicola. Wm Rice plans long stay in Nicola after Vancouver Island year. D G Sutherland and C E Gamble of Vancouver visit Merritt. Nicola AOF brethren help organize Court Unity at Middlesboro. Bruce Warden and wife visit Middlesboro en route to old country. W G Gray Vancouver district chief ranger visits Merritt on Foresters business.
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Merritt
Middlesboro
Bruce Warden
Old Country
Vancouver Province
W.G. Gray
Vancouver
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Ancient Order of Foresters
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Kamloops
Presbyterian Church Sale of Work At Nicola A Success
The Nicola event on Wednesday drew a good crowd as the Presbyterian Church Ladies Aid raised funds, increasing their exchequer by 167 dollars.
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Presbyterian Church
Nicola
Nash transfers Nicola property and Dalley street share
J T P Nash conveys Nicola property to A H Owen and buys from Owen a portion of the Dalley street property above the Church of England site. The transaction completes a disposal and a new partial purchase between the two parties.
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J.T. P. Nash
Nicola
A. H. Owen
Dalley Street
Church of England
Yale Cariboo Elections Nominations and Count Dates
Elections for Yale Cariboo are set with nominations November 24 in Kamloops Raven's Hall and an official count December 3. Polling places in Nicola Valley include Mammette Lake, Aspen Grove, Otter Valley, Coldwater, Merritt, Coutlee, Lower Nicola, Petit Creek, and Dot Station. Court Unity No 9205 initiates with 39 applications and elected officers include C J Curtin and H G Leeworthy.
Subdivide Ranches by English Firms in Kamloops District
Two large English cap italist firms plan to buy major Kamloops ranches and subdivide into fruit farms. Cecil Ward’s firm offers $85,000 for Sunnyside, total spend over $300,000. William Riley of Vancouver fronts the other purchase, $280,000 for the Roper ranch. Engineer A E Ashcroft notes ample irrigation water and plans for systems.
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Kamloops District
Cecil Ward
London
Sunnyside
William Riley
Vancouver
Roper Ranch
A. E. Ashcroft
New CPR Superintendent Named In Vancouver
W O Miller car service agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway in Vancouver for years was appointed to succeed J T Arundell who left for Winnipeg to become general superintendent of the central division. Miller has served CPR twenty five years and is one of the best known officials in British Columbia.
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W.O. Miller
Vancouver
J. T. Arundell
Winnipeg
R. R. Jamieson
Miller
British Columbia
Miss Trodden Returns From Coast Visit With Guests
Miss Trodden returned this week from a coast visit. She was joined by Miss Lester of New Westminster and Mrs. Chas. Fossett of North Bend who are visiting Miss Trodden and Mrs. M. P. Stewart at the home.
Actress Edna Hopper to sue James Dunsmuir over estate
Vic tori reports Mrs. Joan Dunsmuir died last Thursday. Miss Edna Wallace Hopper announces she will again bring suit against James Dunsmuir for 7.5 million dollars of the Robert Dunsmuir estate.
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Tori
Joan Dunsmuir
Edna Wallace Hopper
James Dunsmuir
Robert Dunsmuir
Westward Ho October issue spans nine varied stories
The October edition of the magazine showcases expansive growth with nine fiction pieces. Stories traverse sentimental, tragic, comic, philanthropic, and amatory themes, reflecting broad literary ambitions.
Canada Wheat Output Totals from Census Office
The Census and Statistics Office reports Canada’s grain production this year at 116 million bushels of wheat, 268 million of oats, 51 million of barley, and 1.75 million of rye.
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Canada
Census and Statistics Office
Merritt and Middlesboro church services update
The report notes Methodist Church services at Merritt 8 p m Middlesboro 7 p m and Lower Nicola 7 80 p m led by Rev O M Sanford. John Rice and Harold Green who were brought back from Greenwood after the Midway murder case say there was no evidence against them and they offered full accounts of their actions before and after the murder. They lost a few weeks work and will be reimbursed for travel expenses.
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John Rice
Harold Green
Greenwood
Midway
Marriage at Nicola Anglican Church in Grand Prairie
The ceremony for Frank Kilner and Miss Gertrude Woods, both of Grand Prairie, took place on Monday at the Anglican church in Nicola. The bride, a daughter of Edward Woods, was given away by her brother. Rev. J. Thompson officiated, and the couple will reside in Quilchena.
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Nicola
Frank Kilner
Gertrude Woods
Grand Prairie
Edward Woods
Rev. J. Thompson
Quilchena
Foresters Establish New Court in Middlesboro Valley
The Ancient Order of Foresters forms another court expanding activities at Carrington's Hall Middlesboro. The new unit enhances charitable work and community service through local lodge participation.
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Ancient Order of Foresters
Carrington’s Hall
Middlesboro
Prince Ferdinand Crowned Czar Of Bulgaria Amid Jubilation
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria was crowned czar on Monday. The new flag was unfurled and the populace rejoiced loudly.
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Prince Ferdinand of
Bulgaria
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Kamloops Assizes Pass Manslaughter Verdict In Indian Reserve Killing
At Kamloops autumn assizes Justice Martin presided as Indian Martin Andrew was found guilty of manslaughter in the Shuswap reserve killing of Billy Jules after a drunken brawl. Jules died from a gunshot and a crushed facial injury. Goodwin the Fish Lake rancher was acquitted of horse stealing after a lengthy trial. three additional charges remain for the next assize.
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Kamloops
Martin
Martin Andrew
Billy Jules
Goodwin
Fish Lake
Douglas Lake Cattle Co
Walkem Sentenced to Nine Months in New Westminster
George A. Walkem received nine months imprisonment in the common jail at New Westminster. Judge Lampman pronounced the sentence last Friday after Walkem refused a reserved case to Mr. Joseph Martin, K. C. The case, first tried in May, progressed quickly as Mr. Martin argued for appeal and H. A. MacLean, deputy attorney-general, countered with concise replies.
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New Westminster
George A. Walkem
Lampman
Guggenheims Likely to Buy Kamloops Mining Stakes
The Guggenheims may acquire controlling interests in major Kamloops mining properties noted as among the province’s richest. J F Young, their agent, evaluated several assets including Iron Mask Evening Star and Copper King. The Python group owner rejected a $50 000 offer. A completed deal could lead to a new local smelter.
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Kamloops
J. F. Young
Iron Mask
Evening Star
Copper King
Python Group
Young
Toronto Railway Men Move to Form Great CPR Union
A Toronto movement aims to unite all Canadian Pacific Railway employees on the road. Conductors and engineers are described as the prime movers in the drive toward a broad union.
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Toronto
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