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Newspaper
Ymir Herald
Location
Ymir, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 16, 1905
Page
2
Su tecriptions ag W per annum payable in advertising rates $1.50 per inch per month Vic HeEnsry can be had from all leading news dealers in the district or can be obtained sheet from the office Commercial printing of every description foot on the premises at standard prices Published by The Herald Publishing Company
H. Kearns notes difficulty in gathering a quorum to elect a new fire chief as Captain Coffey has left town. He argues a chief is needed for effective protection and insurance rates. He urges citizens to organize and highlights upcoming mineral exhibit for Nelson and Spokane Fairs, stressing its value as regional advertisement and urging active preparation.
An indexed directory lists individuals and businesses with roles such as brokerage and insurance, drugs, furniture, groceries, hotels, printing, mining, and teamsters. Named firms include DesBrisay Jobbing Co and The Canada Drug and Book Co, with several hotels and retailers in commerce.
In Rosslander a possible millionaire is noted while Carson City eyes Fitzsimmons and Corbett site. Alderman Bird acts as mayor with Alderman Blakemore editing the Tribune. No authentic word from Houston in four weeks, six weeks may see the mayoral chair vacant. The disappearance remains unexplained.
Portland- or Vancouver based readers see confusion over Mayor Houston's whereabouts. He left for Victoria in August to oppose West Rooterang Power and Light Company plans and Governor in Council actions. An injunction against anti municipal nets was denied. Subsequent reports place Houston in New Westminster and San Francisco, sparking further speculation.
Coast District cancels a previously published reservation along the Skeena River from Kititat Canyon to Waverton and rescinds a Kitimat River mouth belt section. Crown lands may be opened to sale and disposition on December 8, excluding railway rights of way. Deputy Commissioner WS Gore signs on behalf of Lands and Works, Victorian.
The Great Northern Railway sells a 56 page atlas with up to date maps of multiple states and regions, plus statistical data and railway lines. It is printed on high quality paper and available by mail for $1.00 with a receipt to P12 Whitney, Passenger Train Manager, St Paul Minnesota.
YmIR Lodge No 32 K of P meets first and third Mondays. Visiting brothers welcome. Charis Arcu Himato C C Joun G Drwvar K Roo 8. YMIR Hive Ladies of the Maccabees meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 1 McLuon L C I Beexworth RW.
The notice appears to reference a Mineral Act certificate of improvements or proofs. Details are incomplete, but the document indicates an official mineral rights proceeding or filing under the Mineral Act with formal verification.
Notice states that Bine Quintyiver and others apply to the Monge Revorder for a Certificate of Improvements to support a Crown Grant. Action to commence under section remains before the date stated. dated July 28, 1904 at Nelson British Columbia.
Ymir Drug Store will remove its stock into the building now occupied by Newitt Co on or about Sept 16. Call and see us in the new stand. Try a bottle of Herpicide the most popular dandruff cure and hairdresser. Our souvenirs are selling fast. Don’t miss them full line of patent articles always in stock.
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