Through Trains Twice A Week On Grand Trunk Pacific
A through service twice weekly operates between Prince Rupert and Fort William on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. Connections at Winnipeg link to St Paul and Chicago and onward to Eastern Ontario via the Grand Trunk system. Passengers from Massett on the Prince John benefit from direct through service with only changes at Prince Rupert and Winnipeg. Completion marks through service for now, with all-rail national transcontinental links still forthcoming.
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Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Prince Rupert
Fort William
Winnipeg
St. Paul
Chicago
Grand Trunk Railway
Ontario
Massett
Prince John
Atlantic
War News Report Claims German Retreat and Russian Momentum
The Geo telegraph office reports that Allied forces have driven Germans back to the border and prepare for a major battle. It also notes Russians winning across the line, forecasting the end of the German army.
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Geo Telegraph Office
Itee
Monster Turnip from Sewall Impresses Inlander Office
Claude Cornie delivered a 21 pound monster turnip 28 inches in circumference to the Inlander Office this morning. He said it was grown at Sewall on Mr. G Stockford's ranch where vegetables thrive, citing 186 potatoes from one hill and an 18 inch diameter pumpkin as proof of soil fertility. The turnip is displayed in the window for visitors to view.
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Claude Cornie
Inlander
Claude
Sewall
Minister of Militia
Massett
Harrison
Department of Militia and Defence
H. Neville Smith
B.C. L.S
Ozard Bay
Northern Oil Co
B. C
Postal Riot? Amsterdam Letter Reaches Australia Address
A column notes a curiously addressed letter received by a local man. The parcel was listed as going to Mr. W. L. Barton Queenstown, Moresby Island Australia, and still arrived safely through postal handling.
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Amsterdam
W. L. Barton
Queenstown
Moresby Island
Australia
For Sale Milch Cow and Pigs in Litter
For sale one milch cow and two sows in litter with young pigs. Apply Ceaser Verhyden in Oeanda for the cow and Dave Rutten in Oeanda for the pigs.
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Ceaser Verhyden
Oeanda
Dave Rutten
Wearmouth Brand Wedding at Anglican Church
Prince Rupert hosts a charming marriage of Capt. C W Wearmouth and Miss Kate Brand at 3 PM officiated by Rev. Canon Rix. A reception followed at the Brand home, with a wedding trip aboard the Prince John and many dignitaries in attendance including Canon Rix and Col. McSpadden.
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Prince Rupert
Canon Rix
C. W. Wearmouth
Prince John
Kate Brand
C. E. Brand
Nora Brand
Miles Henderson
Colonel McSpadden
Irish Fusiliers
McCroskie
Groves
A. Slocomb
D MacKenzie
Cawley
Munro
Riley
Godenrath
Miller
Stevens
Miss Stephens
Boston
Jackson
Robertson
Darton
Miss Campbell
Walker
Sir Richard McBride Thanks Massett for Submarine Purchase
In a letter dated August 26 1914 Sir Richard McBride thanks Mr Charles Harrison Massett B C for Massett Districts August 15 resolution praising the purchase of two submarines for Dominion coast protection. The note expresses appreciation and acknowledges local support from Victoria.
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Charles Harrison
Sir Richard McBride
British Columbia
Victoria
C. Harrison
Massett
B.C
Massett District
Dominion
Richard McBride
Local Notices from Massett and Graham Island
A long list of local items notes Fred McGregor leaving on the last boat for Prince Rupert, the Lawn Hill fair canceled, Dr. Hanna visiting Massett, and improvements on the Hotel Massett building. Others report trail work, Civilian Rifle Association plans, and drills near Camp Wilson with oil prospects near Ozard Bay.
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Fred McGregor
Prince Rupert
Lawn Hill
Miss Orr
Port Clements
Hanna
Vancouver
Massett
Hudson
Hotel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Onster Turnip
O. K
Wearmouth
Sir Richard
Graham Centre
Capt
Moorehouse
Thomas Deasy
Seattle
Miss Brickman
Edmonton
Brickman
J. K. Anderson
Fred Ives
Pot Clements
Rev
H. H. K. Greene
Ocanda
A. H. Tomlinson
Queen Charlotte
Bebee’s
North Settlement
Earl Wanless
Main Street
W. G. Seip, Jr
Woden River
Home Service
Henry Edenshaw
Neverline
West Coast
H. N. Smith
James Martin
Sam Ives
Queen Charlotte Islands
Prince Rupert Fair
Vancouver Sun
F. C. Wright
Camp Wilson
Metropolitan Trust.Co
O. Metcalf
Queen Charlotte City
H. Edenshaw
Josephine
D. McIntosh
G. W. Cramer
Mr. Johnstone
D. C. McKinnon
Ed. Satterthwaite
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