Population and services of the Okanagan district
Population 800 area 7041 acres with mild climate. Incorporated into a district municipality Jan 4 19. Located at the south end of Okanagan Lake with steam communication and road links to Summerland Naramata Okanagan Falls Fairview Boundary country and Similkameen. Notable features include fruit growing nursery schools churches schools boards and stages to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okanagan
J. R. Steam‘s
Okanagan Lake
Wasron Road
Summerland
Lake
Naramata
Okanagan Falls
Fairview
Boundary Country
Smith
A. H. Wade
Chas
Were
Penticton Press urged beach route for Penticton Summerland road
The Penticton Press argues for building a lakeshore road from Penticton to Trout Creek to replace the rough beach route. It notes preliminary talks by the department of public works and urges an engineer study to confirm feasibility, favoring spending on the beach route if viable. The piece also calls local Conservative action to expedite investigations.
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Okanagan River Bridge
H. Lang
Department of Public Works
Penticton
Summerland
Trout Creek
Trout Cree
Police Protection Proposal for Municipal Costs
The text argues for local police protection funded by court costs rather than a salaried force. It suggests using summonses, mileage, and court attendance, with fees from the small debts court to cover services. It includes ideas to serve summonses by warrant and to reduce a municipal burden.
W R King Co Offers Clothing, Hosiery and Food Goods
Store ad lists white Indian Head Costume cloth 15c and 20c a yard and other fabrics 26 in pongee silk 85c yd Navy serge 60c yd lace gloves 35c to 85c plus boys and girls stockings 25c to 80c per pair. Footwear includes tan calf blucher oxfords 3.75 and 3.50 with boys’ shoes 2.75 to 3.00. Also Armour bacon hams lard and oats 42 per ton. Banner drop head sewing machine $25 with 10 year guarantee.
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Buster Brown
Special constable on duty proposal urged for Penticton
A letter argues Penitckton should appoint a special constable under pay only when on duty to provide rapid police protection. It notes low cost, cites provincial precedents, and urges the Council to act despite recent doubt or delay. It appeals to consult the Superintendent of Provincial Police or the Attorney General.
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Indian Reserve
Penticton
Information Wanted on Mailable Statement
A reader asks why a mailed bill for professional services shows only a two fifty charge with no signature. The note wonders if the sender avoided signing due to embarrassment over the amount and urges proper printing of statements and letterheads at the Press office.
Also Mentioned on This Page
School Board
Wilton
Sec'y-Treas
Board OF Trade Anual
Okanagan Boards of Trade
J. J. Hunter
M. C. Kendall
Lee'y
Saviour's
Fairview Avenue
J. A. Cleland
Jas. Hood
A. F
A. M
Mason’s Hall
Main St
O. W
Woodmens’ Hall
Ellis St
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Woodmen's Hall
Keremeos
Hedley
Princeton
Oroville
Up. Mn
Hadley
Olalla
Allen Grove
White Lake
Shuswap & Okanagan
Sicamous
Hwotel Penticton
W.H.T. Gahan
B.C
R. B. Kerr
Kelowna
B. C
C.a.jackson
S. O. Land Company
Chas. Were
Accountant & Auditor
Penticton, B. C
the Harris Nursery
Chase Burtch
B. O. Box
the Penticton Press
W. J. Clement
W. R. King & Co
Simon
Schram
Ina
Brown Brothers Company
Ontario
Canada
Okanagan Valley
Niagara District
Westrade
Penticton and Ity
Chas. L. Trotter
Brown Brothers Company, Nurserymen, Ltd
8Th Ave
Vancouver, B.C
Pelham Nursery CO
Toronto
Ont
N. B
C. A. C. Steward
Barden Joes
San Jose
M. J. Henry
Westminster Road
Vancouver
Home News
Liverpool
London & Globe
Royal Fire Insurance Co
Phoenix Assurance Co
of London
Eng
North British & Mercantile
Guardian Assurance Co
Commercial Union
Kendall
Maso
Lever Brothers
G. A. Layton
Weather Report
Dominion Government
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