Land Survey Finds Rich Muskeg and Seaboard Timber on Graham Island
Surveyor J C A Long describes Graham Island west of Naden Harbor with a plateau 200 to 500 feet high, muskeg lands suitable for diverse crops, and fertile black clay loam soils. He notes near Naden Harbor Cannery and Whaling Station and Massett 25 miles away as business center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. A. Long
Naden Harbor
Graham Island
Massett Inlet
Grand Trunk Pacific Steamships
Massett
Seaboard
Tow Hill Merchant Visits Sewall and Fire Warden Travels
J. K. Anderson of Tow Hill visited Sewall on Thursday. Arthur Robertson district fire warden left Wednesday for points along the inlet.
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J. K. Anderson
Tow Hill
Sewall
Arthur Robertson
Timber potential and settlement value on Graham Island
Scattered timber prospects lie inland on Graham Island with excellent yellow cedar in high land that is hard to reach. Much land is lightly timbered muskeg soil suitable for settlement and could be cleared for about 150 dollars per acre.
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Graham Island
Massett Exhibit Attracts Attention
Mr. Chas Harrison received a complimentary letter from H S Rolston secretary and manager of the Vancouver Exhibition Association praising an exhibit of Queen Charlotte Island curios now in the Association museum. Rolston says the items were satisfactorily set up in aquarium show cases and have drawn interest. Cards describing the exhibit are being printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Harrison
H. S. Rolston
Vancouver Exhibition Association
Queen Charlotte Island
Harrison
Rolston
Hotel Arrivals At St. Ives This Week
The Hotel St Ives registered guests include J W Ded Sunnyside L M Hughes Cape Fife C D Baker Tow Hill H M Phillips Tow Hill T G Garrett Vancouver J Gledhill Sunnyside Fritz Rampmaier Woden J Coates Penticton S Green Tow Hill.
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St. Ives
J. W. Dedwith
Sunnyside
L. M. Hughes
Cape Fife
C. D. Baker
Tow Hill
H. M. Phillips
T. G. Garrett
Vancouver
J. Gledhill
Fritz Rampmaier
Woden
J. Coates
Penticton
S. Green
Town Visitors Highlight Coastal Figures
E O Brien of Kumdis Bay visits the town for several days. Fritz Rampmaier known as King of the Woden spends a short stay as Massett visitor. Ten whales have been captured and taken to the station at Naden Harbor since the season opened.
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E. O’brien
Kumdis Bay
Fritz Rampmaier
Massett
Naden Harbor
Tenders For Massett Hospital Construction 1914
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for Massett Hospital erection and completion will be received up to noon June 16 1914. Plans at Mr Jas Martin Massett. Tender requires 10 percent cheque to the undersigned. forfeited if contract not entered or work not completed. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
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Massett Hospital
Massett
Jas
Martin
Local Notices From Rupert to Tow Hill Districts
C L Cullen departed on the last steamer for Rupert as pre emption work continues locally. Mrs Armstrong and Mrs Brandt attended boat day from the Nada while A E Kennedy and Al Orr work on pre emptions. J C A Long and party left for Yakoun river with Cyril Harrison and Gordon Jessup joining the survey party. T G Garrett of Gault Bros spent the week on business here with S Green of Prince Rupert visiting Tow Hill district and planning a permanent location after two weeks here. J C Frizell of Sonoma California arrived for district exploration with investing plans and is impressed with country and climate. J B Nogues of Tow Hill in town, noted for his new barn and dairy, the island’s largest. Chas Harrison owns a gold medal from the Prince Rupert Exhibition for last year’s best whaling exhibit. Rev W Clurey of Massett conducted services at Tow Hill. others attended near Hielsen river as regular summer services begin. Fred Nash and survey party left for Queen Charlotte City aboard Tuesday’s steamer. Party members include G Y Baker Tom O Callaghan D Sievert W Spiers C Stone and H Ross. Mrs Nash and Mrs Baker joined their husbands.
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Thomas Deasy
Sangin
White
Hielsen
Massett
Tow Hill
Deasy
America
C. L. Cullen
Rupert
Armstrong
Brandt
Nada
A. E. Kennedy
al Orr
Cyril Harrison
Gordon Jessup
Mr. Long
T. G. Garrett
Gault Bros
S. Green
Prince Rupert
Mr. Green
J.C. Frizell
Sonoma
Cal
Mr. Frizell
J. B. Nogues
Nogues
Chas. Harrison
Bullock-Webster
W. Clurey
Fred Nash
B.C.L.S
Queen Charlotte City
G. Y. Baker
Tom O'Callaghan
D. Sievert
W. Spiers C. Stone
H. Ross
Massett Customs Inspectors Report Mixed Vessel Totals
Inspector of Customs Mr Wm Marchand visited Massett and audited local officer Char Harrison. From 1918 to 1914 Canadian vessels entering and clearing Massett totaled 55 with 25 706 tons in and 25 688 tons out. Foreign ships entered four vessels totalling 105 tons and eight cleared for 80 tons.
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Wm. Marchand
Victoria
Massett
Char. Harrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.C. A. Long
Yakoun River
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