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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1916
Page
2
O. H. Nelson, Editor announces office at 8s Third Avenue Hast near McBr Street with telephone 138 and postoffice box 1545. Advertising rates available upon application.
The Liberal leader H C Brewster claims credit for a new policy of placing returned soldiers in civil service. Prince Rupert has already seen soldiers hired in Dominion Government departments. Provincial cutbacks limit new appointments, potentially reducing civil service hires if Liberals gain power.
James Carruthers, controller of Winnipes and Co, cites last year's three branches handling over 100 million bushels of wheat as proof of a vast business. He expects a strong crop this season and foresees national prosperity returning as conditions improve. He notes Canada and Prince Rupert share similar recovery patterns after the worst mood in winter.
Andrew Kelly reported aboard with one of the largest watches seen in some time, indicating better fish catches ahead. The Kelly carried 90,000 wounds of fish and will land them at the company’s wharf this morning.
Local store Tite's advertises 97 Pieve dinner sets along with glassware and chamber sets at sweeping July bat price discounts. Prices promote bulk buy options. Limited stock highlighted with seasonal savings for homemakers.
Sealed tenders must reach the Minister of Lands by noon August 16 1916 for purchase of Pulp 1 000 feet Licence X 682 to cut spruce hemlock balsam at Head of Nos call Lake Coast District Range 3. Three years allowed for removal. More details from Chief Forester Victoria or District Forester Prince Rupert.
J Fred Ritchie acting for Granby Consolidated Mining aims to obtain a Certificate of Improvements for five mineral claims in the Skeena District on Ta s Creek Granby Bay B C. Action under section 85 must be started before the certificate is issued. Dated July 20 1916.
J Fred Ritche, agent, gives notice under the Mineral Act for Dolly Fraction Mineral Claim in Cassiar District adjoining Hidden Creek Granby Bry Bog. Intends to apply for Crown Grant within sixty days based on Certificate No 4 005C and Certificate of Improvements dated 1916.
The Surf Inlet Power Company Limited deposits site description and plans for wharves and a power house at Surf Inlet Princess Royal Island in front of Lot 40 Range 4 Coast District B C with Ottawa and Prince Rupert offices. After one month from first publication it applies for approval and leave to construct. Dated Vancouver May 29 1916.
J. J. Fred Ritchie acting for Granby Consolidated Mining Smelting Power Co Ltd gives sixty days notice under section 85 to file title claims for Certificates of Improvements numbers 8 4 4 Frac 1 6 6 Frac 7 in Cassiar District adjoining Carney Lake Granby Bay B C dated June 15 1916.
Take notice that Daniel Lindeborg and others petition as agents and estate administrator to apply for a Certificate of Improvements for the Salmon River claims Tip Top Rambler Bu Ena Vista Province Jain and Knob Hill in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. Sixty days from January 31, 1916 to file with the Mining Recorder for Crown Grant.
Summary of coal mining regulations for dominion lands in western Canada with lease terms twenty one years at one dollar per acre and five cent royalty on output. Notice of intent by J Fred Ritchie for Granby Consolidated to seek Certificate of Improvements for Crown Grant on mineral claims near Hidden Creek and Carney in Skeena District.
The Surf Inlet Power Company, Limited files plans for diverting water from Cougar Lake at Surf Inlet head on Princess Royal Island. Copies of the plans are available for inspection in Victoria and Prince Rupert. The filing date with the Water Recorder was February 24, 1916, with the works to be operated within ten miles of Surf Inlet.
Fred Ritchie acting for The ing & Power Company Limited applies for a Certificate of Improvements for the Balsam Cedar Cyprus and Spruce Mining Division claims at Granby Bay British Columbia. Sixty days from April 7 1916 to commence action under section 5 before Crown Grant.
Wanted large quantity spruce logs of good size with at least 30 percent scaling. Send particulars on price quality and earliest delivery to C. P. Coles & Co. Vancouver.
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