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Newspaper
Prince Rupert Journal
Location
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1915
Page
4
In Skeena district, Robert McKenzie Burgess of Victoria and Albert Scott Lock of Victoria each file for prospecting permits. Burgess seeks lands near Port Channel and Coal Licence 10,166. Locke targets lands near Otard Bay with an 80 chain square. notices dated July 19, 1915.
The sheriff will offer for sale by public auction on December 20 1915 at Prince Rupert Court House lands Lot Fourteen Block Twenty One Section Six City of Prince Rupert BC subject to a judgement of 1519 74 with 5 percent interest from December 22 1914 and costs. Dated Prince Rupert June 7 1915 John Shirley Sheriff of the County of Ilin.
William Spruck holder of Free Miner's Certificate No. 80,499B gives sixty days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Merry Widow claim in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District located at the mouth of American Creek. Action under section 85 must be started before the Certificate issues. Dated September 27, 1915.
Liquor Act notice states that on December 1 renewal of a wholesale liquor license will be sought from the Superintendent of Provincial Police for Beaver Wholesale Liquor Company of Prince Rupert Limited located at 708 Fraser Street Prince Rupert Lot 15-16 Block 32 Section 1 City of Prince Rupert B C Dated September 18 1915 and signed by manager Geo A Sweet.
I J Fred Ritchie agent for Granby Consolidated Mining Smelting and Power Co Ltd gives sixty days to apply for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Sunset Regina Rex Aria Quince Crystal and Ruby Fraction Mineral Claims on Falls Creek Granby Bay B C. Action under section 87 must be started before issue of the certificate. Dated October 4 1915.
For the 24 hours ending 5 p.m. Tuesday October 26 1915 Bar reduced to sea level 29.3874 inches Highest temperature 48 degrees Lowest temperature 40 degrees Rain and other precpitation 0.0 inches.
The Westholm Theatre showcases The Unafraid starring Rita Jolivet in her screen debut. The romantic drama follows Delight Warren who travels to Montenegro to wed a nobleman but is captured by his brother Count Stefan who forces a marriage to block wealth from aiding a traitorous cause.
The leviathan steamer Minnesota at Seattle will load a heavy cargo of wheat and other foods for Great Britain. It is expected to sail around the Horn and be landed in the old country, ending its era on the Pacific coast.
In the city on Tuesday October 26 a son was born to Mr and Mrs J C Brady.
A man convicted of stealing bottles from the Prince Rupert Importing Company was sentenced severely. He had considerable money, yet the magistrate declared the aim was to end the petty theft that causes endless trouble to all involved.
Skeena Land District gives notice that Albert Scott has scribed lands for coal and petroleum on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The description begins at a post 100 chains north of Steele Creek mouth, then goes north 80 chains, then west 80 chains to the starting point. Dated July 18, 1915 by agent Harry McMann.
Take notice that James Middleton of Victoria BC intends to apply for permission to claim 160 chains north of Freeman's Island Port Channel and at the northwest corner of US No. 10 164. Also John Wesley Connell of Victoria BC intends to apply to prospect 25 chains south and 185 chains east of the mouth of Joseph Creek in Graham Bay at the southeast corner of Coal Licence No. 10 155. The Morning Journal ad insert delivers to homes at 50 cents per month.
Take notice that William Spruck holds Free Miner's Certificate No A D 1915 and has filed a Certificate of Improvements for the Rosalie Mineral Claim located on the South Fork of Glacier Creek in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassair District.
Pacific Coast Exploration Company Limited with Free Miner's Certificate No. 98,862B gives notice to apply for a Certificate of Improvements within sixty days from October 4 1915 to obtain a Crown Grant for the Mineral Claims on American Creek in the Portland Canal Mining Division Cassiar District. Action under section 85 must be commenced before issue of the certificate.
Description locates a land parcel on the Queen Charlotte Islands near Port Channel north shore. It specifies boundaries: starting one mile north of Port Channel north shore and center of the eastern boundary of Coal Licence No 10 164, then 80 chains each cardinal direction.
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