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Newspaper
Penticton Press
Location
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
2
The Penticton Press notes it is published every Saturday in Penticton British Columbia by W. J. Clement with a subscription price of $1.00 per year in advance.
An editorial argues Penticton should form a city government to fund public works via benefiting property and attract wealthy settlers. It notes unincorporated limits shift costs to residents, calls for a head of local affairs, and urges timely steps with a January incorporation date. It also appeals to readers to contribute local news to boost the paper.
Dominion regulations for British Columbia fishing impose a November 15 to March 25 ban on trout except in eastern interior waters where the ban runs to May 1. Netting in fresh water lakes is banned and salmon under three pounds must be returned to the water. Trout under three pounds cannot be bought or sold in the province, a rule that affects Okanagan Lake fishing.
Railway timetable note shows the C P R branch serving Shuswap and the Okanagan region with schedule details for trains, stations, and connections. The fragment indicates transport updates affecting travelers in the area.
Frederick Richard Gartrell of Summerland British Columbia a farmer gives notice of an intended land purchase application for 10 acres described as a 20 by 20 chain square starting at the northwest corner of Lot 2555 The notice is dated May 28 1908 and filed in the Osoyoos Land District.
Land Registry records for Lots 26 and 27, Block 14, Map 269 in Penticton show the Certificate of Title No 1148a for William Guynup as lost or destroyed. An application has been made for a duplicate title and a duplicate will be issued after one month from the first publication unless written objections are received.
One day mare weighing about 1100 pounds with a small mane and a K brand on the right shoulder is offered for a $10 reward. Owner listed as JAMES GRANT from White Lake, British Columbia.
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