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Newspaper
Revelstoke Herald
Location
Ravelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
3
Notice announces applications for special licenses to fell timber near Arrow Lakes and Lexing ton Creek area. Includes details on mining claims near Deep Creek Galen Bay and Derby Arrowhead. Also covers Delinquent Co-Owner demand for 90 day contribution and bond office move to Revelstoke BC.
Various notices indicate 60 to 120 day periods to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to purchase or cut timber on parcels in British Columbia. Described are locations around Fish Creek, Scott Creek, Goldfields, and Thomson's Landing with ranges of 8 to 610 acres and multiple post markers and corner references. Names include Roger F Perry Alice Perry Fred Robinson and F J Goldsmith.
Notice by F C Green agent for Angus Wilkay and McKenzie of Free Miners Certificate 882025 intends within sixty days to apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of Improvements to Crown Grants for Morning Star Walrus Sea Lion and Bonanza claims in West Kootenay district on Menhenick Creek near Fish River. Action under section 37 must be started before the time of such certificates dated March 1 1902 Nelson BC.
Notice by F C Green on behalf of J B McKenzie holder of Free Miner’s Certificate 18202 to apply for Crown Grants of minerals on Menhenick Creek near Fish River. Deadline sixty days from date for action under section 37 to commence in Mining Recorder or Certificates of Improvements. Dated March 1903 in Nelson.
F C Green acting for Angus McKay holder of Free Miner’s Certificate B 22005 gives public notice from March 1 1902 that within sixty days he will apply to the Mining Recorder for Certificates of Improvements to obtain Crown Grants for the Red Fox and Ridge mineral claims on Menhenick Creek near Fish River in the Lardeau Mining Division West Kootenay District. Proceedings under section 37 must start before the Certificates are issued. Dated March 1 1902 by F S C Nelson notary public.
Geo S McCarter as agent for J Graham and W H Vickers apply for Certificates of Improvements to Crown Grants for Imperial Imperial Fraction and Surprise Mineral Claims located on Rerstone Mountain Big Bend Revelstoke Division West Kootenay District. Action under Section 37 must be commenced before certificate issuance. Dated February 10 1902.
Notice that 30 days after date one intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to vent and remove timber from Maude Skene lands starting at a post on the Columbia River near Canoe River mouth then following a described boundary including 80 chains west and 50 chains north with Maude Skene owning the property dated April 26 1902.
Henry Lovewell applies to the Chief Commissioner at Lands and Works for permission to cut and carry timber. The request details a parcel starting at a post on the south bank of the Columbua River one mile below Canoe River mouth, with a boundary description of several chains each way and dated April 29, 1902.
Olivia Robinson applies to the Chief Commissioner of Tamas and Works for a special license to cut and remove timber from lands described as a parcel starting at Olivia Robinson's Northwest Corner Post on the east bank of the Columbia River two miles above Wool River mouth. The tract measures 40 chains south, 160 chains east, 40 chains north, 160 chains west back to the start. Date April 29, 1002.
The undersigned A Edgar states intention to apply within 30 days to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special licence to cut and carry timber from lands described as starting one mile below Boyds Ranch on the Columbia River, including a western run to a waist corner post, a 160 chain north leg, 10 chain east to the river, then along the river back to the start. Dated May 1 1902.
Notice that thirty days after the date G B Nagle intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a Special license to rent and exercise lands. Description begins at a post marked G B Nagle's South East Corner on the north bank of the Cohmbit River, one mile west of Canoe River mouth, with detailed boundary lines and dates. Dated April 29, 1962.
Fred Robinson intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry timber from lands described as starting at a post on the north bank of the Columbia River above Canoe River mouth. Boundary then runs north 80 chains west 80 chains south 80 chains east 80 chains to the starting post. Dated April 29, 1902.
A notice states that Fred Robinson seeks a special license via the Chief Commissioner at Lands and Works. The land parcel lies two miles above the Columbia River mouth near Wood River, bounded by measured chains and directions, filed April 25, 1907.
Thirty days after date C R Skene asks the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry away timber from lands described by a river boundary starting at a post on the east side of the Canoe River near Harvey Creek. The parcel runs 80 chains in each direction from the SW corner, forming a rectangle. Dated May 1 1902.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that within thirty days from the date hereof I will apply to the Honorable Judge Commissioner for a public notice of land described starting at a planted post on the Columbia River below the mouth of a large creek, running along the river bank to the point of commencement. Henry Loverwell appears as owner with described tract in Columbia River vicinity. Dated May 5 1902.
Notice is given that John A McMahon intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for permission to cut and remove timber from a described tract in West Kootenay. The land starts at a post marked McMahon southwest corner and runs 160 chains south, east to Pittsburg Syndicate lands, north 160 chains, west 46 chains to the Columbia River, and south along the riverbank 160 chains back to the start. Dated May 5 1902.
Notice states an application to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a special license to cut and carry timber from a tract described by compass directions and chain measurements near Canoe River. The boundary starts at Robinson's North East Corner Post, with specified west, south, east, and north limits, dated May 1, 1902.
Notice states the applicant intends to seek permission from the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to cut and remove timber from lands in West Kootenay near the Columbia River. Describes the parcel starting at McMahon's North-West corner on the east bank, with bounds along river and surrounding lines, dated May 1902 by E. L. McMahon.
Notice announces that in thirty days the applicant will seek a special license to cut timber on lands described near Canoe River. It also lists upcoming annual general meetings for Double Eagle Mining and Development Co Limited and Great Western Mines with transfer books closing dates in 1902 and officers named.
The Fred Robinson Lumber Co. lists the Archer or s schedule between Arrowhead Thomson's Landing and Commaplix starting in October. Voyages run twice daily to Arrowhead and Comaplix with 10k and 16k mile figures. Connections are available with Coven steamers and trails, and times may change without notice.
Thirty days after dates intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to cut and carry away timber. Commenting at a post on the west bank of the Columbia River near Seven Mile Creek, six miles above Death Rapids, the description ends at the river bank and commencement point. Maude Skene. Dated May 6, 1802.
An 19th century ad lists bamboo chairs fancy tables tea trays chinaware napkins handkerchiefs fans and other fancy goods from the Sew Store Depot housed near Joss-Hous.
An essay urges young businessmen to accept critiques and avoid retaliation. It argues success attracts envy and sharp talk, while failure invites contempt. The key is to live to please wise people, avoid grudges, stay optimistic, and keep harmony with colleagues.
A reflections on changing parenting roles contrasts the strict, disciplined older generation with today’s hands-on style. The piece notes how modern parents hover, study growth, and share the burden, while the old school raised self-reliant children who faced life’s hard knocks.
An important event for local families as Gentry Bros Famous Shows return with animal acts. The parade will stride the streets in the morning, followed by the exhibition day scheduled for Saturday June alist, promising a twice as long and meritorious program.
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