Election signals fall provincial vote and railway policy
Price Ellison reports Premier McBride dissolved the House with election set for November 25. Government and McKenzie Mann plan a railway expansion from Yellowhead Pass to Vancouver, with Kettle Valley Railway linking Midway to Penitton and Merritt to the C P R. Aquatics plans push Penticton as a hub, with a regatta and grand stand proposal to attract visitors and business.
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Price Ellison
Victoria
McBride
Ellison
McKenzie and Mann
Canadian Northern
Yellowhead Pass
Kamloops
Chilliwack
Vancouver
Okanagan
Kettle Valley Railway Co
Republic
Washington
Grand Forks
Midway
Death of Mrs. Emma Rand in New Westminster
Mrs Emma Rand wife of broker A K Rand died in New Westminster after years of illness with trips to California and Kamloops seeking health. Age 38 native of the city she leaves a husband five children and many relatives including grandmother Mrs George De Beck and sisters Mrs J Alex Cunningham and Mrs David Douglas. Otto Gaube opens a restaurant with confectionery business.
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New Westminster
Emma A. Rand
A. K E. Rand
Rand
Howard L. de Beck
Penticton
George DeBeck
J. Alex. Cunningham
David Douglas
Ward DeBeck
Vancouver
Capt. C. DeBeck
Lakeshore Telephone Franchise Sparks Council Debate
At the October 15 meeting C S Stevens for Lakeshore Telephone Co sought a ten year franchise, the council offered five years, and Stevens agreed to five. A $50 yearly bonus was dropped after his revenue argument. Rates would be $2.50 for homes and $3.00 for businesses. The council kept a takeover option if unsatisfied. On Monday, Engineer Kilmer discussed a domestic water supply study for Penticton, offering a preliminary investigation in about ten days.
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C. S. Stevens
Lakeshore Telephone Co
Mr. Stevens
Stevens
Kilmer
Penticton
Osborn and Miss Alma Neil Wed in Vernon Home
Charles Dean Osborn of Vernon and Alma Wright Neil of Penticton were married by Rev. G O Fallis at the bride’s parents home. The ceremony had only close friends, and the couple left by the Str Okanagan for Vernon to reside.
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Charles Dean Osborn
Vernon
Alma Wright Neil
Penticton
G. O. Fallis
H. H. Neil
Str. Okanagan
Steam and Steel at Midway Linking Lines to Coast
Nicola branch of the CPR will be extended to join the Columbia and Western line at Midway, enabling through communication from the boundary to the coast. The route will pass through the Similkameen and Okanagan districts, with surveys possibly increasing. CPR head Sir Thomas Shaughnessy called the question live and hinted the Coldwater route may be chosen, a decision with major implications for Merritt and the Nicola region. GTP surveyors are active in the Nicola, underscoring the project’s significance.
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Nicola
Columbia
O. W. Millar
S. E. Cartwright
J. Cameron
J. Z. Choate
J. Wilson
W.E. Evans
Munroe
Millar
Shaughnessy
Coldwater
Merritt
Penticton District Court Revision Sitting Set for Nov 29 1909
The District Municipality of Penticton announces the annual sitting of the Court of Revision for the district will be held on Monday November 29 1909. By order of the Municipal Council. Dated Oct 16 1909. Charles Were, Clerk.
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Court of Revision
Municipality of Penticton
Charles Were
Local News Notes And Community Updates
Local and personal items include visitors, dances, births, and arrivals. The piece reports council plans to cut scrub on vacant lots, a forthcoming aquatic association meeting, and a bylaw petition needing signatures totaling $130,000 in property interests.
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Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Toronto
B. E. Walker
Alexander Laiko
Canada
United States
England
Penticton Branch
J. J. Hunter
C. A. C. Steward
Penticton Saddlery CO
V. Taylor
Summerland
Dan Williams
Dignan and Weeks
Penticton Stage and Livery Stables
Great Northern Railway
Keremeos
Hedley
Princeton
W. E. Welby
Prop
Coledykes
A. H. Phone
Giant Powder Co
Victoria, B. C
Aquatic Association Meet
Aquatic Association
Land Co
Vancouver Province
Otto Gaube
Osborn
Neil
Rifle Association
J. R. Mitchell Han
Miller
Udon Peacesepe
DeBeck Resurees
Terres
C. Barnes R. Hylton
H. Latimer
B. Stark Tee
W. Edmonds
F. Guernsey
Morgan Weese
H. W. Smith Ween W. McCormick
J, Power Aa
Steam and Steel
Merrit Herald
Joseph Brent
H. Mark
Steward’'s Hall
Rochester
N. Y
A. Richardson
W. R. King
Calgary
Alberta
John Orr
Mrs. Bagnall
M. A. Power
Coast
Roland Bull
Winnipeg
Rathven & Carless
Campbell & Kay
F. H. Latimer
Niagara
Rathvon & Carless
Mr. Glass
H. W. D. Smith
W. J. Gibbons
Kaleden
A. Beard and
Hirsch, Sask
R. S. Conklin
Man
W. D. Lancaster
C. L. Rogers
S. O. Land Co
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