Graham Island Notes Show Growth Amid Community Efforts
An enthusiastic Over seas Club meeting in Massett promotes a social hall and future gatherings. Lighthouse lights for Massett Inlet arrive with plans for two elevated beacons. Sawmills run full tilt as Wanliss Bros. push lumber output and a new government road advances. Haida visitors, a new Massett settlement, and Rev. Samuel Davis mark regional activity. Funeral of Mrs. Alice Bell observed with community attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massett
Sun
Alaska
Haidaburg
Graham Graham Island
Samuel Davis
Masset
Alice Bell
Massett Village
W. Hogan
Coal prospecting license notice on Graham Island
Everett H. Lea of Vancouver applies to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a coal and petroleum prospecting license on Graham Island. The claim covers 640 acres starting two miles west of the southwest corner of Section 30, NP 9, with 80 chain lines forming a rectangle. Dated February 27, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett H. Lea
Vancouver
Province of
British Columbia
Np. 9
Graham Island
Commencement
Land District Sketch for Skeena Graham Island Claim
Engineer from Vancouver seeks provincial land application in British Columbia. Boundaries start two miles northeast of the southwest corner of Section 30, range 9 on Graham Island. The parcel measures 640 acres.
Land district description for Skeena region shown
Property description for Queen Charlotte Islands in the Skeena district defines a 640 acre parcel west of the southwest corner of a section. It runs 80 chains north east and south to the starting point, ending at the southeast corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena
Queen Charlotte Islands Land District
Queen Queen Charlotte Islands
Skeena Land District
Land District Claim on Graham Island Seeks 640 Acres
Public notice describes a parcel starting at a post at the southwest corner of Section 380 Np 9 Graham Island. It runs 80 chains north and 80 chains west to return to the start, totaling 640 acres or more. Dated February 28, 1918.
For Sale Young Roosters and Heavy Buff Orpingtons
For sale a fine lot of young roosters at 60 cents each dead. Average weight about 884 pounds. Larger birds Buff Orpingtons Wyandottes and a cross between White Leghorns and Wyandottes at 20 cents per pound dead. Apply Captain J B Gillatt Sand Pit Moresby Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Wyandottes
W. Leghorns
Wyandottes
J. B. Gillatt
Sandpit
Moresby Island
Solomon Applies To Purchase 80 Acre Island Lot
Arthur Solomon of Queen Charlotte B C musician gives notice under the land act that he seeks permission to buy 80 acres on Dena River Moresby Island. Description begins at a post at the southeast corner of Indian Reserve No 3 with lines along shore and river. Date of notice is March 12 1918 and filing date April 18 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Solomon
Queen Charlotte
B.C
Indian Reserve
Dena River
Moresby Island
Point of Commencement
Land Claim Notice By James M Campbell Of Queen Charlotte
James M Campbell of Queen Charlotte British Columbia publisher applies for prescribed land on Moresby Island at the mouth of the Dena River. The parcel measures five acres more or less and forms the whole island. Arthur Solomon is agent. Dated March 12 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Campbell
Queen Charlotte
B. C
Dena River
Moresby Island
Arthur Solomon
Molitor seeks lease of 20 acre farm land in 1913 notice
Joseph L. Molitor, a farmer, intends to apply for permission to lease described land starting at a marked post near Lot 874A and T. L. 42870, forming a 20 acre parcel with specified bounds from February 17, 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Joseph L. Molitor
Queen Charlotte
B. C
S. W
T. L
Joseph L. Molitor
William Fraser seeks land purchase near Maude Island
William Fraser of Queen Charlotte a carpenter announces intent to purchase lands described as a coastal parcel starting at a foreshore post one eighth mile west of the Indian Reservation S W corner Maude Island and includes a 20 chain north to east to south to west boundary, dated March 22 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fraser
Queen Charlotte
S. W
Indian Reservation
Maude Island
Longfellow Mineral Claim Notice in Skeena District
H L Beresford holder of Free Miners Certificate B38771 intends after sixty days from April 12 1913 to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements to obtain a Crown Grant for the Longfellow mineral claim on the west side of Lockeport Harbor Skeena District Queen Charlotte Mining Division. Action under Section 37 must be started before issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Queen Charlotte
Skeena District
Lockeport Harbor
H. L. Beresford
Mining Recorder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Quadra
Massett Inlet
T Bere
Messrs. Christie and
Sewell
J. D. Gilmour
Wallace Fisheries
Naden Harbor
Wanliss Bros
New Massett
Charles Spence
British Empire
Mussett
Henry Hidenshaw
Prince Rupert
McCulloch
Sewell City
Roosters
ACT
Charlotte Islands
Charles Hartie
South Channel Island
Skidegate Inlet
Queen Charlotte Laundry
Frizzell’s Meat Market
Howard H. Cullis
Aliford Bay
N. E
Cullis Island
Shore Line
James Herbert Oliver
North Channel Island
HLF, McRae & Co
Second Ave
Underwood
Macey Filing Systems, Furniture, &c
C. H. Handasyde Jr
P. G. Box
Prince Rupert, B.C. 3Rd Ave
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