Big Langara Lighthouse Nears Operation by November
The Langara Island lighthouse project advances with H C Killeen stating the big light and diaphone fog alarm should operate by late November. Twenty workmen are building a tall tower with a new roadway and 400 foot trestle, a challenging coast task for the marine department. The Langara beacon will guide vessels approaching Prince Rupert from the Orient and other ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langara Island
H. C. Killeen
Marine and Fisheries Department
Killeen
Pacific
Marine Department
Lansa
British Columbia
Graham Island
Dixon Entrance
Prince Rupert
Orient
British Empire Arrives With Gasoline for D Cochrane
The steamer British Empire under Captain W. Kerr of the Northern Steamship company arrived Thursday forenoon with a gasoline consignment for D. Cochrane. The vessel also called at Aliford Bay with freight for B. C. Fisheries Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
W. Kerr
Northern Steamship Company
D. Cochrane
Aliford Bay
B. C. Fisheries Ltd
Dominion Banknotes Gain Popularity Across Canada
A new five dollar Dominion note draws strong use with eight million dollars already circulated. Canadians show little interest in gold coinage, especially outside British Columbia where most demand appears for souvenirs. Rumors say Winston Churchill’s planned Canada visit may be postponed pending naval talks between Britain and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bank
British Columbia
Winston Churchill
Lord of
the Admiralty
Canada
Supplying Liquor To Local Indians Convicted
Two Chinese men were found guilty by Stipendary Magistrate Sandilands at Queen Charlotte for supplying intoxicants to Indians at Aliford Bay. They were fined 100 dollars and costs or two months in jail after witnesses testified they bought two bottles of whisky at two dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandilands
Queen Charlotte
Aliford Bay
Dominion
J. F. Macdonald
Henry Moodey
John Williams
Macdonald
Stirling
Becomes A Benedict At Victoria Church Of Our Lord
A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Church of Our Lord with Mr. R. G. Dundas and Miss Olive Day as the contracting parties. The couple, both from prominent families in Scotland and Canada, were joined by relatives and close friends. A brief reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, and the couple began a honeymoon touring Vancouver Island. Dundas is known locally as chief operator at Ikeda wireless station for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Our Lord
R. G. Dundas
T. G. Dundas
Carron Hall
Stirlingshire
Scotland
Olive Day
R. S. Day
Mrs. Dundas
Vancouver Island
Mr. Dundas
Ikeda Wireless
Miss Elizabeth Miller Arrives to Open Queen Charlotte School
Miss Elizabeth Miller L.L.A. arrives by steamer at Aliford Bay to assume charge of the Queen Charlotte school. She meets parents and scholars as arrangements are made for the opening night, with E. M. Morgan visiting Lockeport on business. Provincial Government parcel sale at Prince Rupert grossed 1,191,628 dollars for 255 properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Miller
L.L.A
Queen Charlotte
Aliford Bay
Girard
Prince Rupert
Dominion Constable J F Macdonald Arrives From Masset
Dominion constable J F Macdonald arrived last week from Masset. He was received by local officials and assigned to duties in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Macdonald
Dominion
J. F. Macdonald
Massett
Vancouver guest visits and local church services noted
Mrs. F A Ray of Vancouver arrives to spend a holiday at Queen Charlotte guest of Mrs. F D Rice. Mr. James Hagen to conduct September services at the Presbyterian church. he has worked with Presbyterian mission efforts in Canada. Rev Dr Spencer returns from Vancouver. trawler Canada bound for Victoria then Aliford Bay. several more trawlers to follow. Mrs. D Cochrane returns from southern holiday visiting Ladysmith. Over three million feet timber used at Aliford Bay and Skidegate for shelies buildings and wharves. Moresby Island sawmill supplied over two million feet. Prince John returns to Aliford Bay with Sir George and Lady Doughty aboard. New Methodist church planned at Skidegate Indian village. F C Greene and two directors of Graham Island Coal and Timber Syndicate travel south then interior via Honna trail. British Empire carries machinery for a Mas sett Inlet sawmill. Dr L W Kergin visits Prince Rupert for consultation with Dr Winter who shows improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hagen
Sand Spit
Presbyterian Church
Hagen
Home Mission
The
Canada
Central Mission
Vancouver
Aliford Bay
F. C. Greene
M. E
Graham Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Ray
F. D. Rice
Dr. Spencer
B. C. Fisheries Company
Victoria
South
Ladysmith
Prince John
Sir George
Lady Doughty
Wilfred V. Doughty
A. W. Carter
Skidegate Indian Village
Massett Inlet
Ain River
L. W. Kergin
Winter
Beattie
Dept. Drug Store
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