THE DUNCAN ENTERPRISE and Vancouver Island Advertiser r Established 1899 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14th. 1914 Resumed 1914 AN HONORABLE CAREER The Hun. Win. Smithc was first elected to represent Cowich- an at tho first election after Confederation, 1871. He was reelected at the general election ill 1N75, when lie was select ed as the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Upon the defeat of tlie Walker Government he resigned the leadership iu favor of lion. A. ('. Elliott, in whose Government he accepted office as Minister of Finance, (In the defeat of the Eliott Government in 1S7K, he was again elected Leader of the Opposition. Upon the defeat of the Heaven Government in 1SK2 he was called upon to form the government, which he did, assuming charge of the Lands and Works Department. His Government was sustained at the general election of 1886, hut on the 27th of March he died. aged 44 years. At the time of his death he was just about to he called to Ottawa to enter the Cabinet of Sir John A. Macdon- ald. Previous to coming to British Columbia he was a writer on California's greatest newspaper, "The San- Francisco Call." Tircing of this and wishing to live once more under the Union Jack, he walked down to the wharf where two boats were about to sail—one for Australia and the other for Mritish Columbia, lie tossed a coin to decide which boat he should lake, and on the toss of a coin he decided on British Columbia. OIL ON VANCOUVER ISLAND Canadian Collieries, Limited, own the major portion of (he coal fields of Vancouver Island, and their production is one of the largest assets of this Province. Yet there is a possibility that more important discoveries than coal may be made. It is known by certain old-timers that a commodity which transportation companies and individuals require and use every day may be discovered on Vancouver Island. True, in reading Dr. Dawson's report of the Island, geology, it may, or may not, prove true, but we do believe that oil iu paying quantities will he tapped on Vancouver Island. Should it prove a fact, we can readily go back and see where the words 0 fan old-timer will conic true, that Duncan will be the centre and Ihe city of this Island. the adjacent valleys, that athletic sports are not being kept up to the old standard. There was a time when the Association Football Team of Duncan challenged the Victoria team. That they played a game of football against North- field on Sunday last and won shows that there are yet a few who would be glad if the old organization of athletics wa sjfeorganized. They have a basketball team that is well known on the Island, and has held its own amongst the various teams, yet at the same time today there is no headquarters for athletes in Duncan. Why is this? Won't the boys of Duncan gel together and the people give them their assistance to make their Atheltic Association as strong as it was seven years ago? If not, why not? His first business venture was a restaurant, where he gave the people of Duncan an opportunity to come and enjoy a good meal. Later, he started a livery stable and since then has been known as the popular liveryman of that enterprising town. In speaking to Mr. Harrison, he stated to an Enterprise reporter, "that in coming out for Councillor, 1 simply stand on my record in this town as the people with wdiom 1 have done business know. I have not solicited this office, but if the people who came to me and asked me to stand and those wdio have promised to support me are true to their word, 'I shall certainly be elected." MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ACT THE NEW POSTOFFICE ATTRACTIONS AT DUNCAN OUR MAYOR Showing that the people of Duncan appreciate the services of a progressive citizen, and especially one of their own native sons, they have elected, without opposition, to the highest office in the city's gift, Mr. Ormond Towers Smithe. Mr. Smithe is full of progressive ideas and his two years as member of the Aldermanic Hoard of his native city will go a long way in making his career as mayor a success. Mr. Smithe's first business venture was a plunge into journalism, his first task in this direction being as editor of The Duncan Echo, which subsequently amalgamated with the Cowichan Leader which he bought outright. It is gratifying to note that Mr. Smithe always made a success of what he undertook and it is safe to say that his term of office as Mayor of the City of Duncan will redound to his credit as a successful organizer for the carrying out of those great projects which confront this year's Council. The Enterprise congratulates the people of Duncan in having chosen such a progressive citizen to guide its destinies during the next twelve months. ()n a recent visit to the capital city, the writer was astounded to meet a man who confesesd to having been in Victoria, off and on, for the past ten years without ever having paid a visit to Duncan. What surprised the listener most, after the shock of hearing such a bald confession, was that the culprit stated that be had never heard of any particular attractions which Duncan could offer. If this be the case, and so it was solemnly stated to be. it would seem that there is room for a little missionary work close to the hand of our Hoard of Trade. Like many other propagandist bodies, it may be that we have advertised far and wide, but not close enough to home. We may have taken our advantages too much for granted, and supposed in our self- confidence that all and sundry who lived within a hundred miles were fully aware of what we had to otfer in the shape of scenic beauty and holiday attractions. The Enterprise takes the opportunity of the crass ignorance displayed by the man iu question to suggest that the Hoard of Trade, or some other public body specially formed for the purpose, settle down to a progressive advertising campaign, which should be directed primarily at interesting our near neighbours, "Sec America first" was the slogan raised by our cousins iu the Stales when they found much good money going over every year ti) Europe, It might not lie a bad idea if we who live in Duncan were to make our cry "See Vancouver Island first, and start right in with Duncan." The new postofficc iu Duncan is now almost completed, -and will prove as fine a building as many cities, much larger than Duncan, could expect. It is not only a credit to the Government, but it is a standing memorial to the genius of the architect who designed it. It is something which future generations will look up li with pleasure. The thanks of the' people of this district arc due to Mr. F. H. Shepherd, M.P., for his efforts in getting this building constructed. The Duncan Enterprise makes its bow to the people of Cowichan and Vancouver slland. After a lapse of eleven years we again come to you. Many changes have transpired since our last issue and our experiences during the period of time since our last issue has taught us many lessons. The Duncan Enterprise Printing & Publishing Company, Ltd., are here to stay or know the reason why. MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS NOTICE Important to Team-owners, Liverymen and Private Individuals Who Are Interested in the Welfare of Their Horses. Do you know that Harry Piele has purchased the Blacksmith Shop, stock, and goodwill in trade from It. Cloatier, and has completely re-organized the business? Satisfaction guaranteed in all work turned out, Mr. Piele is employing an efficent staff that will enable him to turn out first- class work in the shortest possible time. Take your horses to be shod, or any other blacksmith work you require doing to him and you will be pleased and satisfied. Reeve Evans, John Newall. Mutter, James Islay. Ward No. 1 — (Cowichan- Quamichan Dwyer, Wm. Mordanut. McKinnon, Angus. Ward No. 2 — (Somenos) Henslowe, E. F. Leonard. Herd, Alex. A. B. Smith. Robt. Sidney. Ward No. 3—(Comiaken) Palmer. Chas. George. Ward No. 4 — (Chemainus) Boudot, Peter. Price, Chas. H. School Trustees Green, Mark. Herd, William. Lamont, John (Retired). Price. Chas. H. Notice Municipality of the Corporation of the City of Duncan. To Wit: Public Notice is hereby given to the Electors of the Municipality aforesaid that a poll has become necessary at the election now pending for the same, and that I have granted such poll, and further, that the persons duly nominated as candidates at the said election, and for whom only votes will be received, are:— Campbell, James McLeod, Duncan; Contractor; for Alderman. Dobson, Christopher, Duncan; Esquire; for Alderman. Duncan, James; Duncan; General Merchant; for Alderman. Harrison, Thomas; Duncan; Livery Stable Keeper; for Alderman. Pitt, Thomas; Duncan; Esquire; for Alderman. Van ' Norman, Isaac Newton; Duncan; Engineer; for Alderman. Whidden, Robert Henry; Duncan; Wheelwright,; for ..llrUr t man. Harris, George Almen; Duncan; Painter; for School Trustee. Hattie, Daniel Ribertson; Duncan ; Carriage Builder; for School Trustee. Miller, Edward Fleming; Duncan ; Esquire; for School Trustee. Smith, Martha Ellen; Duncan; for School Trustee. Of which all persons are required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly. " The Poll for the above Election will take place at the Municipal Council Chamber, Duncan, on Thursday next, January 15th, 1914, between the hours of 9.00 a.m., and 7.00 p.m. Given under my hand, this 12th clay of January, 1914. B. C. COINS Returning Officer. SPORT IN DUNCAN POPULAR PIONEER Mr. Angus McKinnon, a pioneer of this valley, is a candidate for councillor for the Municipality of North Cowichan. As a businessman and a financial he excels most of the old-timers, a fact that most men who have fid- lowed the advancement of this district quite recognize. Give him his rights. There is one thing that we noticed on our return to Duncan, that the old Duncan Athletic Association was £>f the past. It is to be regretted that, with the many young men there are in this city and AN ALDERMANIC CANDIDATE Mr. Thomas Harrison has the nomination for Councillor for the City of Duncan. Mr. Harrison came to Duncan in March, 1909. a Canadian coin. Just fifty-two years ago, there were issued from a mint in New Westminster, by order of the Government of the Crown Coldny of British Columbia, four $20 and live $10 gold pieces, There were the only coins ever issued in British America during the last century. < )ne of these coins has been in the possession of a pioneer family of this district until last week when the coin—a $10 piece —was sold in New York City to a wealthy collertor for $1,000. Several of these coins are still in British Columbia, two being in the possession of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, one is in the possession of the Provincial Government, and one is still held by the Hon. J. S. Helmcken. This is the largest price ever paid for PROGRESSIVENESS DUNCAN OF It is with pleasure that we note the improvements in Duncan, and especially the beautiful store occupied and built by the Cowichan Merchants, successors to Messrs. Pitt & Peterson and W. P. Jaynes. Two of the oldest merchants in« Duncan consolidated, and have today the finest establishment on Vancouver Island in the way of a departmental store. Neither Victoria nor Nanaimo can show such progress by any combination that they have, as has been shown by this progressive firm, and taking the merchants as a standard, it bespeaks the future of this city, and it is with pleasure that we greet in this issue of the Enterprise the members of this firm. ^, — ) _» ■ PAGE TWO THE DUNCAN ENTERPRISE JANUARY 14, 1914 PERSONAL MENTION With this issue of the Enterprise, we wish to say that our first impression in coming to Duncan brings us to the old faces that we met when we arrived here a month ago. Mr. John N. Evans, the first to give us a life; Mr. C. H. Dickie, the first to give us a hand; Mr. T. A. Wood; Mr. David Alexander; Mr. Tom Pitt; Mr. Frank Price; Mr. Alec Herd; Mr. Mark Green; Mr. Robert Grassie; Mr. W. R. Robertson; Mr. Norcross; Mr. F. Lomas ( those two, dead and gone) were among the first old- timers to greet us, and today they meet us as they met us then, One man we might mention today is Angus McKinnon, who has played an important part in this district. When we first met him, he had about five acres of land cleared, whic hhe was farming, as he said, where today he has 300 acres with one of the finest herds of cattle on the Coast, and is one of the wealthiest men in the whole of Cowichan district. We are pleased to know that Angus McKinnon is our friend. * * * Mrs. Hubert Keast was a visitor to Duncan on Saturday last. She left on Sunday night for Seattle to visit her mother. Mrs. Keast, in the course of an interview, said that her mother was quite sick, and that it was her intention to stay with her until she had fully recovered. It is hoped that her mother's recovery will take place in the near future, and that Mrs. Keast will return to her home on Gi«Mchan Lake. - * * * Mr. Ted Stock, of the Alderlea Hotel, has recently completed a large addition, and he is now in a position to handle all the trade that comes along, and especially commercial men. He has sixteen beautiful rooms in his new addition with bath, toilette, hot and cold water—everything that a modern house ca nsupply. Mr. Stock enjoys the confidence of all the local people, and no one stays with him once but what they come back and stay again. * * * Mr. Walter Morley, postmaster at Tzouhalem, is still as progressive as he ever was, and it would seem to us that he is growing younger every day. Mr. Morley says that Tzouhalem is eventually to be a part of the city of Duncan, and looks forward to the day when electric cars will be running past his front door. * * * Mr. William Gidley, of the Cowichan Lumber Company, was a visitor in Duncan Tuesday evening. Mr. Gidley, one of the oldest past- masters of the Masonic Lodge, came down to be in attendance at the installation of the officers of Temple Lodge, No. 33. The Grandmaster of this jurisdiction was also present, and officiated at the installation. While we were not present at the installation, we are satisfied that it was carried out in due form and every one there thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Long live Temple Lodge! THE SOMENOS INDIANS It is the custom amongst the Somenos Indians to have a dance and potlateh every year. Monday and Tuesday*of this week witnessed one of these entertainments. Quite a number of wdiite people were visitors at the ran- cherie on Monday and Tuesday evening. Some of them, who wen not quite up to the Indian game, learned a lesson. The Indians of the Cowichan district are amongst the best educated Indians on the Pacific Coast and they can teach some white men what law and order mean. One or two of the young men found this out <Jn their visit to the rancherie the other night. Cowichan Indians are intelligent, progressive and deserve a whole lot of credit for the advancement they have made. A statement was made recently with regard to the Songhees Indian tribe and how they had spent their money and pictures were published of their beautiful homes. What can be said of the wisest Songhees can be said of the Cowichan Indians. CARD OF THANKS To the Electors of the City. Ladies and Gentlemen.— I beg to thank you for the honor you have done me in selecting me as your Mayor for 1(>14. 1 shall endeavour to discharge the duties of my office in a manner profitable to the citizens and creditable to myself. ORMOND T. SMITHE. GREAT DEVELOPMENT IN VIEW Vancouver Island occupies a geographical position on the Pacific Coast, which is recognized by the world. It is true Vancouver holds, they claim, today the terminal of the C.P.R., and the "Empresses" ply on the Pacific Ocean carrying the traffic from the East to Vancouver. But it is a recognized fact, and must be acknowledged, that the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad, the greatest railroad undertaking that was ever undertaken by a body of men, is today a completed fact, and holds a position on the Pacific Coast that no other railroad coming to this Coast occupies. Its grades are thirty per cent, less than those of any other railroad on the American continent. It is developing the whole of Canada. A transcontinental railroad from teh Atlantic to the Pacific owned and contollcd by British capitalists. The Grand Trunk Pacific, with headquarters in Victoria, with their steamships plying here, recognize Victoria's position in the world's commerce. In the near future a great change will be made. The Panama Canal will be completed. San Francisco, ()ak- land, my city of Oakland, and the Panama-Pacific Exposition for 1915 in California, have their effect in every country in the world today. But the Grand Trunk Pacific realizes those conditions, and have made preparations. P>y their line of steamships from Victoria to Prince Rupert and the Northern country, have shown themselves the most progressive corporation existing in the Dominion of Canada. Two fine, beautiful ships are being built in England to handle traffic between Prince Rupert and San Francisco for the 1915 Exposition. While it is a fact that the C.P.R. are credited with the finest ships on the Coast today, they have npt grasped the conditions that will exist between Vancouver Island, which should be their terminus, and the ports in the south, where the commerce of the Pacific Ocean must be handled. When the Panama Canal is opened to the traffic of the world, it means that commercial conditions on the sea will be absolutely different from what it is at the present time, and where the Atlantic Coast has the greatest commerce today, it is possible that there will be more commerce on the Pacific, and that the leading city on this Coast, wahtever city that may be, will be greater that Greater New York is on the Atlantic. Not only that, but on the completion of that canal, the iron industry will see its establishment on the Pacific Coast, with the ore Ixxlics now known greater than at the present time on the Atlantic Coast, and Vancouver Island will play one of the most important parts in the development of die Pacific commercial world. It is true Vancouver Island is close to the International Boundary Line. We admire our cousins to the south, but there is no question about the resources and the natural advantages of the Dominion of Canada, and Vancouver Island is in that position that it must be an important point, and Victoria will be eventually the seaport of the Pacific Coast. It is the first harbour on 1 . north of San Francisco by whic! all ships must pass to go to our American cousins. And so the Duncan Enterprise and Vancouver Island Advertiser believes that we not only hold \*at we have, but we must get wh/t is coming to us. INTERESTING MEETING Ratepayers of Cowichan District Met on January 6th in the K. of P. Hall There was a very representative meeting of the ratepayers at the K. of P. Hall last Tuesday, who listened carefully to the report of the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Duncan. His Worship Mayor Duncan presided at the meeting and in his opening remarks stated that the purpose of the gathering was for himself and the Councillors to give an account of their stewardship. "During the year," the Mayor said, "fifty-one meetings of the Council had been held and twenty-eight bylaws had been passed." He then referred to the initiation this year of a scheme of committees of one member of the Council to have charge of each Department of the civic work. Alderman Miller had charge of the Waterworks; .Alderman Smithe, of the Electric Light: James M'cL. Campbell, of the Streets; and Mr. R. II. Whid- den, of the Fire and Sanitation Departments, "This scheme," the Mayor said, "had worked out most satisfactorily." The Mayor called upon the City Clerk to read the financial statement of the city. Details of this statement were given in the report of the City Council meeting in The Cowichan Leader. Alderman Miller was then called upon and made a statement re- If You Want Buggies, Democrats or Sleighs AND ALL KINDS OF JOB WORK, SEE R. H. WHIDDEN Government Street Duncan, B.C. Some Bargains OUF ENTIRE STOCK IS ON THE MARKET AT COST PRICE $1.25 Alarm Clocks for 65c $2.00 Repeating Alarm for $1.10 $35 Fox Sterlingworth Shot Gun $25 $2.50 Razors for $1.25 75c Door Mats for 45c 50c Wash Boards for 25c STOVES Three $75.00 Ranges. Oi $55 One $96 Lang Range Oi $50 $17.50 Coal Healers Oi $12 $14 Open Grates Ol ..$11.50 $9.00 Open (irate (3.. .$6.00 $6.50 and $7 Airtights fi $4 $4 Airtights (§ $2.75 $1.85 Airtights (<i $1.10 75c Coal llodsfo 40c Perfection Oil Heaters, $3.50 POCKET KNIVES RAZORS AND RAZOR STROPS AT COST TOOLS $2.25 Wood Levels... .$1.30 $1.50 Sargent Squares, .95c $2.60 Maple Leaf Saws $1.65 60c to 7h~ Chisels 45c Maybole Hammers 70c No. (1 Stanley Planes. .$3.25 No. 5 Stanley Planes. .$2.50 $1.50 Chopping Axes. . ,95c Mephisto Bits 25', off FLASHLIGHTS $.1.50 Flashlights $2.50 $2.50 Flashlights $1.65 $-'.J5 Flashlights $1.25 $2.00 Flashlights $1.25 ENAMELWARE, TINWARE, LANTERNS. ETC.. AT LESS THAN COST M. M. SMITH & CO. garding the waterworks, and its position in connection with the Ctiy of Duncan. The supply was absolutely satisfactory and would be good for at least live years to come, providing the ratepayers co-operated with the city in handling that supply during the dry months of the year. Alderman Miller suggested that meters be placed in hotels, livery stables, aud other places where large quantities of water were consumed. Alderman Campbell reported on the streets of the city that they were in as good shape as it was possible for the amount of money spent on them, Alderman Smithe gave his report regarding the electric light plant and showed where the city had saved a considerable amount of money, due to the management of that concern in the last year. Alderman Smithe also outlined his policy, if elected Mayor for the ensuing year, and clearly stated what advantages would accrue to the city through his policy. DUNCAN AS A CITY Duncan, incorporated as a city, has great possibilities. It was said by an old resident, who has long since gone to his last rest, that Duncan was the hub of Vancouver Island, around which must radiate the spokes and fellowes of the wheel, and Victoria and Xanaiiuo would be the suburbs of one of the greatest cities on Vancouver Island. While we cherish the memory and thotigths of this old friend, we may not he able lo realize that what he thought tit to say will ever come true, yet, at the same time, Duncan is bound to become one of the commercial centres of Vancouver Island. Its geographical position and the contour of the country surrounding this little city make it one of the bright spots of the Pacific Coast, and all who come here are enraptured with the beauty surrounding this delightful little town. Duncan is two miles from salt water. Possibilities both by sea and land are great. It is up to the citizens of Duncan to make the future of the town. They, together with the corporations that must come here, no doubt will bring about the results which the most sanguine now expect. warn JANl'AKY 14, 1914 THE DUNCAN ENTERPRISE Harry C.Evans The Expert Piano and Organ Tuner. V L BIT OB BR IIROS. "The MiiHlr House" To Whom It Muy Concern:— Thin Ih Io certify Unit we have employed Mr. Harry -. Brans tu repair Player Pianos, and can State that he ts a tttnrnuKh and practical man in this line of business, and an an expert tuner and repairer of Music;,I Instruments, and can safety recommend tiim Iu this particular line of work. Yours sincerely. Geo. A. ri.tch.r Unite Co., Per Qeo. A. ETletoher. Nanalmo, B.C., July 26th, 1918. 27 Years' Experience Oalli at Duncan Twice a Tear. Leave Yonr Orders at H. F. PREVOST 3r Write P.O. Boa 1356, Victoria. Teaming: Contracts HAULING, CLEARING, HEAVY FREIGHTING TEAMS FOR HIRE JOHN EVANS, Jr. P.O. Box 175 Phone R170 Duncan, B.C. HOTEL DUNCAN J. J. KINDS, Prop. Headquarters for Tourists and Commercial Men This hotel In strictly llrst-class and litis I n fitted throughout wiiii nil modern conveniences. We have a first-class English Billiard Table, Excellent Fishing and Hunting, Phone 6 Duncan, B.C. T. W. DOWD Contractor for All Kinds of Cement and Concrete Work DVMCAM B. C. Cairnsmore St. Bakery HOME-MADE BREAD AMD CONFECTIONERY Pastry and Cakss Hade to Order, Wedding and Birthday Cakes Tsa Cakss, etc., etc iion,Is shipped to any part of K. ■<• s. Railway, or delivered within radius of Duncan. Phone 118 r. POTTS, Pioprletor THE Alderlea Hotel E, STOCK, Proprietor THE SPORTSMEN'S HOME FISHING & HUNTING IN VICINITY IS UNEXCELLED DUNCAN, V.I.. B.C. When the Enterprise first made its appearance in 1899, it prophesied that a railroad must be built to the head of Cowichan Lake. That prophecy has come true. The C.F.R.acquiring the E. & N. Railway from the Dunsmuirs, saw that, in order to develop the resources of Vancouver Island, it was absolutely necessary to build a branch line up to the lake. This is an established fact today, but those men who are considered the great railroad men of Canada saw that it was necessary to have a railroad up to the north end of Vancouver Island. When Sir Donald D. Mann and Sir William Mackenzie, who have received their honours from the throne, came to this Coast, they realized the importance of Victoria as a harbour on the Pacific Coast. They realized that in order to carry out the commerce of this great Dominion, it would he absolutely necessary for them to have a line of communication with the mainland of llritish Columbia. British Columbia is one of the most important Provinces of the Dominion of Canada, and today we see in the construction work of the C.N.R. the foresight that Sir Donald I). Mann and Sir William Mackenzie had when they gained control of the coal mines on Vancouver Island, and started their operations as the Canadian Northern from Victoria to Seymour Narrows, and there is no question but what they will bridge for the benefit of their company. True it is that Mr. Robert Dunsmuir built the E. & N. Railway, discovered the coal mines that have gained for Vancouver Island the prominence that it occupies, not only on this continent, but in the important countries of the world, aud today the southern portion of Vancouver Island is looked at from East to West, from North to South, as the Eos Angeles of the Dominion of Canada, and nowhere that you may go on this Coast, from Siberia to San Fran- cisco, are the natural resources as vet undeveloped and undreamed of as here, anil there is no question as to the future development that must naturally come. The iron deposits on Vancouver Island must Ik- developed. We have had men here on the Coast who have undertaken to advance the iron industry on this Coast, Unfortunately, the best man was lost when the Clallam went down in 1902. Since then, some effort has been made to start [rondale on the American side, but it is understood now that Inith English and American capital are taking up the iron industry with a view to establishing works on Vancouver Island. In view of this fact, we can appreciate the coming to Vancouver Island of the Yarrows, who are establishing their shipyards at Esquimalt. Esquimau is known from one end of the world lo the other as one of the finest harbours, and is safeguarded, not only by the Dominion of Canada, but by the Mother Country, and we feel quite satisfied that the Yarrows would not come to Vancouver Island unless there was something more in view than a small shipyard. Anil so we predict for the iron industry a great start iu the near future. PAGE THREE time, we believe will, in the near future, as soon as the development work carried out by Mr. James Hume and his associates is completed. These properties will be the important mines of this Coast. It is true that the Lenore and Tyee are the best mines known on Vancouver Island, but the possibilities for the mines bordering on the Koksilah River are greater than those on Mt. Sicker ever were, and we believe that Cowichan Station will in the near future see a very tfreat advance. A PAPER THAT MADE GOOD On Good Friday, 1905, in opposition to the opinions of several old-timers in Duncan, the Cowichan Leader started out. A small plant was purchased in victoria from Mr. Alf. Greenwood, and a small, eight-sheet, four-page paper was got out. This was on a Good Friday. Mr. Hope Herd was the responsible gentleman for the mechanical work on the Cowichan Leader. He was responsible for that work for about three years. While the pessimists said the Cowichan Leader could not live, today the Cowichan Leader is alive, and although Mr. Harry Smith, who took upon his shoulders the starting of the paper, got a credit, he did not deserve as much credit as Mr. Hope Herd, because so far as Mr. Smith was concerned he knew naught of the newspaper game, and all he learned was through the printer he employed. Xow it is possible that Mr. Herd, who has been identified not only with the Cowichan Leader and ^he Echo, but with other papers in this Province and Alaska, may still enjoy the reward that be absolutely deserves, not only as a printer, but as a business man and a builder up of the city of Duncan. It would give the Duncan Enterprise Printing & Publishing Company much pleasure to see Mr. Hope Herd in full charge of the plant and carrying on the new Duncan Eenterprise. Mr. Herd is now in successful business in Victoria. INDEPENDENT ALWAYS We wish to make this statement absolutely plain: The Duncan Enterprise will be non-political in every sense of the word, but will be absolutely independent and fearless and will criticize any public official in the Province of British Columbia, or in the Dominion of Canada, without fear or favor, and our columns will be open to all correspondence providing that correspondence is within the bounds of reason aud is not objectionable under the laws of ihis Province. VICTORIA NOTES THE COWICHAN DISTRICT COWICHAN STATION This progressive little village has two up-to-date stores, a hotel, etc., etc., and is adjacent to a portion of mineral country that in the near future may surprise some of the older portions of this Island. The Koksilah Mines only developed to a very small extent at the present We are pleased to note that Mr. Alex. Stewart is a candidate for llie mayoralty in' Victoria and we sincerely hope that he will be successful in his candidacy. * * * When last in Victoria we were surprised and gratified to see that our old friend, Mr. Stephen Jones, known throughout the Province as one of the most successful of hotelmen and as host of the Do- P.O. Box 3 Telephone 142 McKay & Truesdale PLUMBING, HEATING, AND TINSMITHING Estimates Given DUNCAN, B.C. E. WEST DUNCAN FREIGHTING STABLE Genera! Horses Teaming and Contracting. P.O. Bos 14 - Phone 108 for Bale. Firewood for sale. Pront Street The Cowichan Merchants. Ltd. THE BIG STORE "The Store That Will Serve You Best" THE BIG STORE'S January Stocktaking Sale CONTINUES If YOU want BARGAINS, NOW is the time to take advantage of our offerings. The Cowichan Merchants. Ltd. "The Store That Will Serve You Best" DUNCAN, B.C. Neilson's Chocolates THE VERY BEST MADE MADE IN CLEAN FACTORIES MADE BY EXPERTS The Duncan Pharmacy "GIDLEY'S" STATION STREET DUNCAN, B.C. Bargains in Books 750 TITLES OF POPULAR FICTION TO CHOOSE FROM CASH PRICE 65c, FOR ONE WEEK H. F. PREVOST Stationer ODD FELLOW'S BLOCK DUNCAN, B.C. minion Hotel, has launched out Hotel, as the new house will be into another enterprise and was calle(, b|dg fa|f {o ,)e ag .^ completing his new hostelry on ... . . , ,, the comer of Government and as the old one and we wish Mr. Courtney Streets. The Windsor Jones the best of success. JaLJL PAGE FOUR THE DUNCAN* ENTERPRISE JANUARY 14, 1014 . J. W. DAVIS* STORE Now in the Hands of the CREDITORS! The Store Has Been Closed Since Saturday in Order to Take Stock And Close the Hooks! THE ENTIRE STOCK IS TO BE SOLD AT ONCE — $10,300.00 WORTH OF HIGH CLASS MERCHANDISE — BOOTS AND SHOES, CLOTHING, MEN'S WEAR, ETC. TO BE SOLD TO THE PUBLIC AT SACRIFICE PRICES. Sale Starts WEDNESDAY at 9 a. m. We are not going to quote a lot of prices to vonfiise you. Come to the Store and get 2.*) I'er Cent off your purchase— Get here with the Crowds—r- We won't waste any time in clearing this Stock out. HERE ARE SOME PRICES — TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM ! Gold Bond Shoes $6.50 to $7.00 for $4.45 Yon know what the Gold Bond Shoe is. There is none better made. All styles and over 200 pairs to choose from. CREDITORS' SALE PRICE, $4.45 25 Per Cent Off The prices are all marked in plain figures and we will deduct exactly '25 per cent off any goods you buy. We hardly think von can beat this offer. Hour SALE 9 to 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY $5 BOOTS FOR $2.65 EVERY PA IK of this lot is worth $5.00 or over. They are broken lines of high class goods. They must go first. ONE HOUR ONLY CREDITORS' SALE PRICE, $'2.65 Ladies' Special VALUES FROM $8.00 TO $4.50 About 50 pail's of Ladies' Shoes and Slipers; some are slightly soiled and others out of style. They'll wear good. CREDITORS' SALE PRICE, 50c $5 AND $5.50 FOR $».85 Any $5.00 or $5.50 Shoe in the store. All styles and leathers: CREDITORS' SALE PRICE, $3.85 CLOTHING SPECIAL! —$15.00 SUITS FOR $8.75 — About Thirty Suits to Choose From. THIS SALE is not put on tor profit. We do not expect to make any. We simply want to sell enough to raise $7,000.00 within two weeks. SALE WILL START AT 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY-DON'T MISS IT- YOU WILL BENEFIT YrOURSELF AND HELP US - DON'T FORGET TH E PLACE - COM E! J. W. Davis' Store Oddfellows' Block, Duncan .1. P. ARCHIBALD, in Charge for Mortgagee
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Title | The Duncan Enterprise |
Alternate Title | The Duncan Enterprise and Vancouver Island Advertiser |
Publisher | Duncan, BC : H. Smith |
Date Issued | 1914-01-14 |
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Duncan (B.C.) Duncan |
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Language | English |
Identifier | Duncan_Enterprise_1914-01-14 |
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BC Historical Newspapers Collection |
Source | Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. Archives. |
Date Available | 2016-06-10 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/ |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0081748 |
Latitude | 48.7786111 |
Longitude | -123.708056 |
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