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Newspaper
Penticton Press
Location
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 28, 1907
Page
2
Public notice announces the Penticton Press being issued weekly in Penticton British Columbia with W J Clement as publisher and subscription at one dollar per year in advance.
The Penticton Press argues for incorporation to enhance fire protection water works and electric lighting though it warns of higher taxes. It cites rising assessments from 270 000 in 1996 to 420 000 in 1907 and projects potential revenue of 600 000 in 1908 with a 1 percent tax. The piece links increased prestige public spirit and rapid local development to self government.
Although exact figures are unavailable, Penticton is estimated to grow by not less than fifty percent in 1907. The population surpasses six hundred and increases despite a weak immigration season. Land under cultivation and orchard planting more than doubled from the prior year as building activity rises.
A Friday evening program by the Sunday School drew a full audience as pupils performed well. Fifteen diplomas were awarded to top students, and 25 cents admission supported a library for the school. Rev. Jas Hood of Summerland chaired, with Roy Rogers and Rev. Rk Hibert giving addresses and leading choruses. A school dinner followed on Monday afternoon.
Public School completed its closing examination on Friday afternoon. Trustees and many parents witnessed a thorough showing from three departments. Attendance grows and four teachers expected by next term. Intermediate and junior grades staged a short program before Santa Claus handed out oranges and candy. School reopens January 6.
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