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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1915
Page
4
Furnished by IF W Dowling for 24 hours ending 5 p m March. Sea level readings show high 64 0, low 60 0. Rain 08.
A Gro lier Book Company representative A Gosling is in the city. Miss Ethel Eason a public school teacher has returned. Miss Milligan from Prince George teaching staff travels through the city. George Rudge of Port Simpson is visiting Prince Rupert for family reasons and conducts business during his stay.
Rev Dr John Knox Wright and Rev Mr Cooper of the Bible Society of Canada visit the city to speak tomorrow. Wright appears in the Methodist Church in the morning and Baptist Church in the evening while Cooper speaks at the Anglican Church in the morning and the Presbyterian Church at night. SALMON PACK continues on Page One.
Lewis W. Patmore of Prince Rupert British Columbia solicitor applies for a licence to prospect coal and petroleum on Graham Island West Coast area commencing one mile east of the northeast corner of Lot 2435 bounding north 80 chains east 80 chains south 80 chains west 80 chains. Located June 28 1915.
George D. Tite, the house furnisher, offers a continued sale featuring a splendid variety of goods at tempting prices. He claims his stock, covering all house furnishing lines, is among the best for a city larger than Prince Rupert and expects the favorable results to persist into the coming week.
The Scandanavians of the Red Cross Funa operated from quarters on Sixth Street serving meals. Their renowned cooking drew steady crowds and left leftovers that boosted funds. The final total is not yet tallied but is expected to reach about $100.
The message notes Keeness shown in every district among farming and other populations and claims Prince Rupert will benefit most from it.
Advertising rates listed for 1916Fair notices include minimum charges and per word and insertion costs. Birth, marriage, death notices and cards of thanks priced per insertion, with cash in advance required and a one cent per word increase per insertion after four. Office location noted at Board of Trade Rooms Second Ave post box 1657.
I W G Humble acting for Ella Humble Free Miners Certificate 94097B intends sixty days from the date hereof to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant of the Harvey claim at Maple Bay Portland Canal Cassiar District. Action under section 85 must commence before the issue of the certificate. Dated June 26 1915.
Notice announces a shoe repairing business offered for sale with contact details for Mike Hanges on 5th Street between 3rd Ave and Fraser Street and P O Box 454. Also includes a prospecting permit application by I W B Burritt of Prince Rupert BC to search coal and petroleum on Graham Island West Coast lands with described parcel bounds and dated May 10 1915.
A notice identifies the applicant and specifies the date May 10 1915 for filing or action. The fragment emphasizes the submission date and the involved party without additional details.
September development funds urged in city payrolls and prosperity appeal. Send your name to the Secretary of the Northern British Columbia agricultural and industrial association at Box 1657 City. 2t-a-w.
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