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Prince Rupert Journal

Location

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jun 26, 1915

Page

4

Notice Cancelled of Reserve on Detention Island

A notice in the British Columbia Gazette dated May 30, 19)2, declares the reserve on Detention Island canceled.

Detention Island British Columbia

Dominion coal lands offered for 21 year leases across western territories

Dominion Lands announces coal mining rights in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and part of British Columbia may be leased for 21 years at 1 dollar an acre with a 2 560 acre limit per applicant. Applications must be filed in person with district agents, with a 4 dollar fee refundable if rights are unavailable. Royalties of 5 cents per ton apply, and surface rights may be purchased at 10 dollars per acre.

Dominion Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Yukon Territory Northwest Territories British Columbia Department of the Interior Ottawa Dominion Lands

Grand Struggle Officials and Umpires Named

Official critic Benjamin Self guards the commissariat department while William Manson presides as umpire. Mayor S. M. Newton serves as base umpire alongside Chief Vickers, guardian of the peace.

Benjamin Self Guardian The Commissariat Department S. M Newton Guardian of the Peace Vickers

Change of Business Notice in Prince Rupert 1915

J. H. Rogers announces disposal of his interest in the New Wellington Coal Company to M. P. McCaffery who will partner with M. Albert to continue coal business in Prince Rupert. He thanks the public for seven years of trade and asks continued goodwill and orders. Prince Rupert B. C. June 12, 1915.

New Wellington Coal Company M. P. McCaffery M. Albert Prince Rupert

Personalities visit Prince Rupert from across regions

H A Wood chief engineer of G T P left for the east yesterday. J Dietrich of B C Equipment Company departs for Vancouver this morning. R Switzer of Victoria arrived from the interior. Rev C M Tait of the Methodist missionary department arrived by the Princess Maquinna. James R Starratt of Seattle a Dry Dock contractor plans a southward departure. J Henry of McGill College Vancouver will leave for the south after examinations. J C Pendray of Victoria leaves for the south. George M Chown of Kingston treasurer of Queen's University arrives with his two daughters to tour western investments and visit relatives including Dr Chown.

C. M. Tait Missionary Department of The Methodist Church Princess Maquinna George M. Chown Kingston Ont Queen’s University Dr. Chown

Insurance Agent Sees Bright Future for Prince Rupert

Popular insurance agent says Mr. Stewart is impressed with Prince Rupert as a business hub and believes the city will soon enter a prosperous era with boundless faith in its potential.

Mr. Stewart Prince Rupert

Garden Competition Prizes Announced By Province

The Provincial Department of Agriculture offers cash prizes in three classes for garden work. House Garden with labor hire awards 12 8 5 dollars. House Garden with occupant labor 15 10 5 dollars. Ordinary lot under cultivation 25 15 10 dollars for plots of at least 1000 square feet.

Department of Agriculture

Repair Tenders Sought for Bay View Hotel

Sealed tenders for repair of the Bay View Hotel will be received until noon on the 26th inst by the undersigned. Plans and specifications are available at our office. John Dybhavn.

Bay View John Dybhavn

Methodist Sunday School Picnic at Metlakatla

The annual Methodist Sunday School picnic will be at Metlakatla on Saturday June 26. A 25 cent return fare applies to all except school children. An entrance fee of 1 dollar applies. Boats depart Davis's wharf at 10 am. Competitions run a.m. 1:30 p.m. 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Final judging in August. Bring baskets and apply by letter to Department of Agriculture Box 1693 City.

Methodist Sunday School Metlakatla Davis’s Wharf Prince Rupert

Prospector seeks lands for coal and petroleum near Kickathla Inlet

Robert McKenzie Burgess of Victoria British Columbia a barber seeks permission to prospect described lands for coal and petroleum. The claim begins 40 chains east of Kickathla Inlet southeast corner and runs 80 chain squares north south and east back to the start. Dated February 22 1915.

Robert McKenzie Burgess Victoria B. C Barber Kickathla Inlet Robert McKenzie J. W. Connell

Prospecting Permit Application for Coal and Oil Lands

Jhomas P. O'Farrell of Vancouver B C miner seeks permission to prospect coal and petroleum on lands described by a boundary starting one mile west of Lot 2451 south-west corner and forming a square adjoining four 80 chain sides dated February 27 1915 official notice in Skeena Land District Queen Charlotte Islands filed by Thomas P. O'Farrell.

Skeena Queen Charlotte Islands Jhomas P. O'Farrell Vancouver B. C Thomas P. O'Farrell

Prospecting notices and buoy light update from 1915 notices

George Pal mer Might of Seattle seeks permission to prospect coal and petroleum on lands described from a starting post 40 chains north of Steele Creek mouth. Harry Mc Mann of Victoria plans a similar prospect near Skela In let with a 160 by 80 chain reference. Mariners are notified of buoy light changes from red to white at Sand Heads and White Rocks. Alexander Ernest Cross of Calgary intends to prospect petroleum from Freemen's Island area. Dated Feb 24 1915 and Feb 28 1915.

Skeena Queen Charlotte Islands George Palmer Might Seattle Wash Joseph Creek J. W. Connell Steele Creek Harry McMann Victoria B. C Skela Inlet Roberts Bank Browning

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Thor Oughly Neil J. McLeon New Wellington Rogers & Albert Second Avenue Martin Swanson Mar McBride Continental Trust Company J. McGee M.m.l.a Nauticat, Academy Helgerson Royal Hotel Canadian Steam Laundry SIXTH Government Weather Report F. W. Dowling K. A. Renwick Department of Lands B.C Piis OF Coal Regulations Canadian Patriotic Fund Collison P.O Wm. Manson, M Very J. H. Rogers Prince Rupert, B. C H. A. Wood J. Dietrich B. C. Equipment Company R. Switzer Pither & Leiser James R. Starratt City J. Henry McGill College Vancouver J. C. Pendray Popular Insurance Agent Methodist A. H. Tomlinson Lindsay's Chatage & Storage Jingle Pot Coal Waptereront, Prince Rupert Engineers, Machinists and Machinery Contractors Studard Gas Engine Company Box Skeena Land District Supreme Court OF Carpenter Andrews River Victory Bay Seal Inlet Michael Sheburg W. J. Kennaugh F. McB. Young Court’ House Province of John Shirley Aflin Marry McMann Vancouver Rock Millbank Alexander Ernest Cross Calgary Alta Freemen's Island Alexnander Ernest Cross Hudson Reef F. T. Saunders E.G 0.R J. Hw, McMullin R. J. van der Byl Lieut A. Cates van der Byl James Gilmore Architect Near WeBride the Morning Journal Hotel Directory Windsor Hotel First Ave Highth St W. H. Wright Hotel Central Seventh St Peter Black Besner Empress Hotel Rochester V. D. Cosley Corley & Burgess Third Ave Sixth St Prince Rupert Importing Co, Limited Fraser and Sixth Sts Phone P.D. Box Pacific Cartage Limited International Hosiery Co Bittner Street Dayton Ohio U.S.A Rites Sendon Johnson Richardson Co, Limited Montreal
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