/OL. 3, NO. 15. SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C, APRIL 13, 1912. $3 PER ANNUM. 1U1LDING PROGRESS VERYWISFACTORY Work on several new buildings ,vas commenced this week and ;he prospects are that more will 'ollow at an early date, Weather :onditions could not be more fav- irable and rapid progress is being nade. Contractors report a compete shortage of factory doors ind window sash, consequently (lany buildings will be unfinish- d until a supply arrives on the rst steamboat. Messrs. Laurie and Cook, re- -ent arrivals from Tete; Jaune fache, started early in the week _. a two-story store building on lourth street. They intend open- Tg soon with a complete stock of fcneral merchandise. Bronger & Flynn, contractors, ve finished excavating for the \ge pool hall being built for n. Burch on Second street, and frpenters are now at work on e framing of the structure. Mrs. Norwald's new restaurant nd rooming house on Hamilton nd Fourth, is rapidly assuming jiape, as is also the office build- jig of the McArthur Investment bmpany. Mr. Hilborn's new ■tore on Hamilton street is nearly finished. Architect Bronger is drawing plans for a six-room residence to pe erected soon for Russell Peden. DROWNED AT QUESNEL It is now regretfully admitted khat Elizabeth, the 14-year-old [laughter of James Foyle, of Juesnel, has met death by drown- ng in the Fraser river. A few [ays ago she left the house to et a pail of water from the river Ed has not been seen since. It supposed that the treacherous i gave way beneath her feet [id she was swept to her death. Elizabeth was a particularly ight and popular girl, and her Jagic disappearance has cast a (loom over the town. The great- st sympathy is extended to the |tricken parents. TETE JAUNE CACHE NOT DIVISIONAL POINT A Winnipeg dispatch says the Grand Trunk Pacific has decided to abandon Tete Jaune Cache as the first divisional point out of Fitzhugh on account of shallow water, and will select Smithers, 20 miles farther west, where excellent facilities for docks may be had. SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF BANK OF B.N.A. [SIDEWALK DANCE" WAS ENJOYABLE The "sidewalk dance" held last londay evening was one of the nany successful affairs gotten b by our enterprising citizens. By "sidewalk dance" the impres- Iion must not be conveyed that he affair was held in the street. ht be it from so. The Fort jeorge theatre was the scene of Ihe festivities and the proceeds, mounting to $79, went to swell he sidewalk fund which, in this unorganized town, is devoted to \he cause of public improvements. The ladies of the town and the -••mmittee in charge deserve the Neatest credit in making the •Hair so distinct a success. The 'ountiful and delicious refreshments furnished gratis by the fair ex were alone worth the paltry wo bones admission fee. Senior's wchestra discoursed the finest of nusic and the large number Present thoroughly enjoyed the pening. Ben Baker has sold his shop »n second street to N. H. Wesley 'id will shortly remove to the intiex of the Club poolroom, vhich is now being decorated and fitted up for the tonsorial artist. Just two years ago yesterday the Bank of British North America established its branch in South Fort George. At that time this town could muster scarcely a dozen white residents, though its future was already assured as the metropolis of New British Columbia. The officials desired, more than anything else, to have the honor of opening the first chartered bank here, and this was accomplished underdifficultiesof transportation that would have appalled less intrepid pathfinders than the two young men entrusted with the mission. Mr. L. G. MacHaffie, now manager of the B. N. A. 's Edmonton branch, and Mr, J. Munro, acting local manager, were the two chosen. Arriving at Quesnel by stage, there remained the hundred-odd miles of trackless forest and un- bridged swamp between them and this city in embryo. Pack horses were secured and the bank paraphernalia, including a large sum of money in greenbacks and specie, was loaded on the unsuspecting cayuses and the journey begun. Five days and nights of the most strenuous travel imaginable, through bogs and over fallen timber, brought them to the site of the coming city, and next day found them ready for business in temporary quarters established in Wm. Blair's store. Later on a frame building withtentroof was occupied by the bank. Today the Bank of British North America building would do credit to a modern city, and serves to illustrate the progress of a town two years ago little more than a tangled forest and today more than three hundred miles from a railway. CITY AND DISTRICT W. F. Cooke left on Monday's stage for Quesnel. He is expected back today. The Fraser is slowly rising and the ice gives every indication of an early break-up. A few more warm days such as are now being experienced, or a warm rain, would open the river for navigation. Lou Kindred, after spending the winter in Seattle, has returned to his ranch at West Lake. Louie says Seattle is some enterprising burg, with woman suffrage and a perpetual mayoralty campaign, but never ajrain for his'n. Government Agent Heme is giving the inmates of the "skoo- kum "house" a practical course in landscape gardening, incidentally adding greatly to the appearance of the government office grounds. Finest thing in the world for the noble reds. Two special stages arrived during the week bringing passengers and express. 1 he roads are now in a heavy condition and an extra day at least is required to make the journey from Quesnel. The mail stage will probably arrive this evening. PRINCE RUPERT'S DOCKS The Grand Trunk Pacific has awarded the contract for the preliminary work on the construction of the drydock and wharves for Prince Rupert, amounting to $260,000. The completion of this preliminary work will be followed by the work on building the steel and reinforced dry docks and wharf building, the contract for which work has not been awarded but which will involve the expenditure of an additional million and a quarter dollars, The dry dock when completed will be the largest and most modern in Canada, All the material to be used will be purchased in Canada and most of it in British Colnmbia. The creo- soted piling will have to be purchased in the United States, as there are not facilities for the handling of that amount of work in Canada. The engagement of Mr. J. O. Williamson, of Stewart Lake, to Miss Violet G. Oliver, of Fraser Lake, late of London, Eng., is announced. The marriage will take place at Quesnel in July. Billy's hosts of friends in all parts of Cariboo will take the first opportunity of congratulating him and wishing he and his prospective bride a long and happy life. The Conservative Association held its regular monthly meeting in the Fire Hall, on Thursday. There was no business of importance dealt with. It was pointed out, however, that a certain fee was payable by each member, to the fund of the central association, but as it was uncertain whether that body was levying on the 1909 enrollment or the 1912, it was decided to await their communication. TELEPHONE SYSTEM FOR FORT ST. JAMES Vancouver, April 12. — (Special) Fort St. James will be connected by telephone with Fraser Lake, on the main line of the G.T.P., according to plans recently completed by local parties interested in that district. Connections will be made as required along the route of the line, and the' enterprise completed this year. The distance is about 40 miles. CARIBOO FREIGHTERS WANTMORE MONEY Just when Fort George business men thought they had practically eliminated the Cariboo road freighter as a factor in the transportation problem, he bobs up serenely with a demand—a dying request as it were—that the present rate of 31-2 cents per pound on freight from Ashcroft to Soda Creek, be increased to 4 cents. Realizing that their finish is plainly in sight the erstwhile kings of the Cariboo are out for "all that the traffic will bear." It is extremely unlikely that local merchants will contribute to this "benefit" performance. A mass meeting of the teamsters was held at Ashcroft last Tuesday, when the raise in rates was agreed upon. As a result very little Fort George and upper Cariboo freight is leaving the warehouses at Ashcroft. There were two burials in the Indian cemetery this week. Both were infants. Mr. R. C. S. Randall, of the provincial government office, returned Monday from an extended visit in eastern Canada. Mr. Randall spent the greater portion of his holiday in Toronto, and was delighted with the beauties of the Ontario capital. He is pleased, however, to return to Cariboo, where, he says, the climate, the people and the prospects are the best in the world. Mrs. Randall is remaining with Toronto relatives until later in the season. Everyone in the country knew and admired Bobs, Jack McGaghran ' s setter dog. Bobs is no more. Thursday afternoon while frolicking on the river, the ice gave way and he was engulfed. Though only a year old, Bobs had been taught to do almost unbelievable things and was, it is believed, one of the most intelligent animals in the world. The children will miss Bobs, and his master is almost' inconsolable. If there be a paradise for bowwows, Bobs will be found among the brightest of the canine stars. The work of getting the government ferries in readiness will commence on Monday, so that there will be no delay when the ice goes out. The Nechaco is clear of ice, though the water is unusually low, S. W, Carley arrived from Vancouver on Monday, secured a preemption and a job on Tuesday, and went to work on Wednesday. When spring is a little farther advanced Mr. Carley intends taking up residence on his land and preparing ground for crop. He is the right class of settler. Mr. Charles E. McElroy, mana ger of the Fort George Trading & Lumber Co., returned recently from a business trip to Vancouver. He was kept busy while at the coast answering inquiries of the scores who intend coming to New British Columbia. He predicts a prosperous and active season for the business men of the town. PREPARING FOR BUSY SEASONBNTBE RIVER The steamer Chilcotin is now receiving her final tuning up preparatory to taking up her run as soon as the ice will allow. Captain Foster, with first and second engineers Townsley and Pepper, arrived early in the week from Quesnel and with a crew of workmen are rapidly putting the big boat into shape. The Chilcotin will take up the Fort George- Soda Creek run and if conditions warrant will mske special trips to Tete Jaune Cache. With a number of important changes made in her machinery and under the guidance of the most skilful captain on the river, the Chilcotin should even exceed her proud record made last season. From Quesnel comes the report that the mail steamer B.X. is , practically ready for the water and will again be in charge of Captain Brown, with Sam Reid as second officer. A sister ship, the B. C. Express, being built particularly for the Tete Jaune Cache route, is the last word in river steamboats, it is said. She will be commanded by a Skeena river skipper. Indications poinl to unprecedented activity on the Fraser this summer. The regular fleet of freight and passenger boats will be greatly increased by the addi- ; tion of the railway contractors' two big steamers and ten gasoline boats. The South Fort George riverfront will be headquarters for the entire fleet of Fraser river craft. When the congestion of mercantile freight at Soda Creek has been relieved the bulk of river traffic will be switched to the upper river, with Tete Jaune Cache as the supply point. When the steel reaches the Cache in early June, as is now confidently expected, the people of New Cariboo will bid a lasting farewell to the Cariboo road freighter and the consequent 7-cent freight tariff from Vancouver, Goods will be brought down-river from the Cache at a fraction of the old road rate, and this rate will be gradually lessened as the steel approaches this town, It will in all likelihood be midsummer before Fort George commercial freight will he handled over the Grand Trunk Pacific. Railway contractors' supplies and construction material will naturally take precedence over all other goods, and an enormous quantity is now awaiting transportation from the Cache. Once the bulk of it has been despatched provision will doubtless be made for the handling of all freight offering. Charged with having liquor in his possession while on the Indian Reserve, Angus McDonald appeared before Magistrate Heme on Tuesday last, The evidence showed that on the night previous he had attempted to enter several of the houses in Indian village, and was considerably under the influence of liquor. Constable Brewster made the arrest on being summoned by the Indians and the liquor was found in McDonald's possession. He was fined $100 and costs. KELLY, THE JEWELLER Mr, John C. Kelly, of Toronto, arrived on Monday's stage and will open a jewellery and watchmaking store on Second street, in the premises formerly occupied by Ben Baker. Mr. Kelly is a thoroughly practical jeweller and watchmaker, and was for years connected with the well- known firm of Ryrie Bros. With a complete stock of goods and a splendid equipment of craft tools, Mr. Kelly will no doubt find his chosen field a lucrative and growing one. < 1 fci FORT GEORGE HERALD PUBLISHED BY THE NORTHERN INTERIOR PRINTING CO. Ltd. J. B DANIELL, PHESIOENl Devoted to the interests of Fort George and the entire Northern Interior. llll'-, A!inivjj.ui J. B. DANIELL, Editor. SETTLERS' LANDS. The present expansion of local trade and the increase of population will continue to advance steadily until railway communication is established with the east. Thereafter the improved transportation facilities will enable farmer and lumberman to acquire at normal cost the implements and machinery necessary to a successful pursuit of their respective industries. The ultimate prosperity of the district and the stability of its population depending entirely, as it does, upon the successful development of its resources, already affords an interesting prospect. The great area of land open for pre-emption, as shown by the figures of the lands department, offers a tempting inducement to homeseekers to settle in this province. In our own locality, however, much of the agricultural land easy of access and sffording the best opportunities for improvement from its proximity to water routes and conveniences to town, is under reserve. No one will deny the wisdom of setting aside areas of vacant crown lands to provide funds for the endowment of the educational institutions of the province, yet we feel that such provision could be made in a more satisfactory manner than by closing to settlement the farm lands adjacent to this town, as has been done in the reserve placed last August on lands north bf the Nechaco. Settlers will now be forced to more remote parts and the clamor for new roads will be heard earlier than if people were allowed to occupy the lands through which the Fort George- Giscombe and Chief Lake roads traverse. The same is true of the reserve on either side of the Fraser river, and extending from the Grand Canyon to the Alberta boundary. What disposition the government propose to make of the lands in this reserve we know not, but we do know that if the wishes of the people of this dis trict be regarded, the land will be thrown open for pre-emption entirely. We will not undertake to say that such a policy will commend itself if its present worth to the treasury be considered as the decisive point. Viewing the matter, however, as one affecting an extensive section of this district, we have no hesitation in declaring that its immediate effect would be in the interests of this district and its ultimate result to the advantage of the whole province. Of the extensive territory opened up by the Grand Trunk Pacific railway in this province, this will be the first to receive the advantages of transportation. The quiet course of the Fraser river in these parts, with its almost imperceptible current, fa- (Vancouv r Provinc.*.) No man can today accurately forecast what effect on the; world's commerce the Panama Canal will have, but every man j can understand that to cut a mat- j ter of from 5500 to 7500 miles off the sea route between Liverpool and Vancouver means cutting freight rates at least in half, while all traffic between eastern and western continental points will be water-borne and not rail- borne, A line drawn from Port Nelson on the Hudson's Bay due south through Winnipeg, Minneapolis and down the Mississippi to New Orleans would roughly divide the North American con- ent in half. That line will become the watershed of the freight traffic of the continent. The railways may lose their transcontinental haul, but they will immensely increase their business from the east and west coast to the interior, and from the interiors they will carry grain to the coasts. It is this that is going to bring about a revolution in all conditions in British Columbia, and it is over this revolution that Premier McBride and his government will have to watch with unceasing vigilance. The development of the future has to be anticipated before it becomes a critical problem. Israel Zangwill has called the United States "The Melting Pot of the Nations," but the melting pot of the future will be British Columbia. It is a matter of climate and conditions. The enormous resources in raw material, which up to the present have only been superficially scratched, the vast areas of agricultural lands, the timber resources, above all, the water power, which can be turned into industrial channels, all these things have to be taken into account and carefully developed for the best interests of the people. PROVINCIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Mail was recently landed in Hazelton from Prince Rupert in 24 hours. . Fort Georgepecip ** tions a DrugCo^i^ NEW BOOKS SuS."a large shipment just received Toilet nrticals, Patent Medicines, 1 Magazines.Books, Stationery, I Toilet Articles, Druggists1 Sundries ■ Intend Building? ? NOW is the time to build, whilst seasoned lumber is obtainable. Labor conditions are now in your favor. We contract to design and construct your building, guaranteeing satisfaction: Call or write us. | Bronger & Flynn Builders and Contractors SOUTH FORT GEURGE L —THE= CLUB POOL ROOM THIRD AND HAMILTON STS.' DAVIS & FORREST, Props. Smokers' supplies a specialty Four pool tables Splendid environments gore & McGregor, II. C. LANO SURVEYORS Victoria and Fort George. B. C. P. G. B. BODEKER Land Timber Cruiser Pre-emptions Located. SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C. Estimates Submitted. Mr, D'Arcy Tate, chief coun- of the Grand Trunk Pacific at Winnipeg, has resigned to go to Vancouver as vice-president and chief solicitor of the Pacific Great Eastern Railway, the line to be built from Burrard Inlet to Fort George. j Sergt. Thompson of the Mounted Police has arrived at Dawson from the Upper White river with two Indian witnesses in the case in which Enoch, an Indian, is held for murdering Cheechaco, another Indian. The accused claimed his son was drowned because of the carelessness of Cheechaco with the canoe, and that the Indian code justifies murder on the ground of a life for a life. Fort George, B.C. Victoria. B.C. F. P. Burden, Mgr. F. C. Greon. Mgr. Nelson, B.C., A. H. Green, Mgr. Green Bros., Burden & Co. Civil Engineers, Dominion & B. C. Land Surveyors Surveys uf Lands, Mines, Townsites, Timber Limits, Etc. Satisfaction guar- Watch Repairing «* C. H. DAVIE Send articles by mail to Fort George, B.C. From official figures received to date, church union between the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational churches of Canada will be favored by the Presbyterians by a proportional vote of be- 1 am prepared to Locate Pre-emptors . ON ISO ACRES OF. ood Government Land. WRITE FOR INFORMATION TO N. C. Jorgensen. P. 0. Bon 21. Soulh Fori George, B. C, Uur Frices will noi Mvance 'E take this opportunity to inform our many customers and the p lblic generally that the low prices which have prevailed in our store through the summer months will be maintained throughout the winter. ?E have been fortunate in receiving most of our heavy .roods before the close of navigation and having our £ own teams will be able to bring our goods tV3r the road $ at the minimum cost. RUSSELL PEDEN W. P. COOKE LUMBER CO. I Stored Office and Lumber Yard, South Fort George | City Livery, Feed I. A. WHITE, PROPRIETOR. Single and Double Driving Horses. Saddle and Pack Horses. New Buggies and Thoroughly Reliable Rigs. DRAY1NG AND EXCAVATING DONE. FARM LANDS M. C. WIGGINS Real Estate garden tracts npi7iy Less than quarter mile from Indian Reserve 1,-EjH (G.T.P. Townsite). Price $150 per acre, jk -fiUl^C one-quarter cash, balance six, twelve and ■A.V*mii9 eighteen months at 6 per cent. Settlers located on 160-acres of good Government land. FOURTH ST. - - SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B.C A SLATER SHOES <«< ————————■——— Just received—a complete stock of the celebrated SLATER SHOES—the standard shoe of America. We have them in all the very latest styles, and the prices are very reasonable. * Also a Fall line of the Famous McPHERSON SHOES A Corner Second and Hamilton Aves. - South Fort George Eight Sections South of Fort George, between West Lake and the Fraser River. The Pacific & Northwestern line taps the east end of, this block. $ 12 an Acre N. H. WESLEY REAL ESTATE South Fort George jj #£g <^<A><4£^^-^*2*f*^.r^*^<^^£^£^£2^^2Ak •*•*«., Close & Brown South Fort George, B. C. tween two and three ,to one. cilitates the development of the j Several of the western presby- lumbering industry and affords' teries have not compiled their splendid millsites, where the i votes yet, but this will not ma- timber of the tributary streams'terially affect the result. Church may be manufactured into the!union on the present proposed lumber of commerce. No part basis has been defeated accord- r.'AL'M'At'M'AL'AL'AiL'Ai'Ai'M'AL'JLZt a Do yon Then investigate _ our workmanship and get our estimate. of this new country excels the upper Fraser valley in the extent and variety of its resources, and to no part is a greater or more permanent prosperity assured if only the government can be persuaded of the wisdom of opening these lands to immediate settlement. iug to the percentage wanted by the officials. They, at the outset, stated that the vote must be over five to one before the. matter could be seriously considered by the church officials. There is no indication of the total vote ever reaching that proportion. A A Damforth & HcInnis I NOW IS THE TIME TO THINK OF . . ! Your Garden \ We have just received by mail a good assortment of Contractors & Builders. Hamilton and First. A. P. ANDERSON BUILDER and CONTRACTOR Office and Store Fixtures. Hamilton Ave. South Fort George nw.vv.w.'4i'424iX2r.'w/4iV,mm!itvxMw.MtAmmMw.KW.Mmmw.mMmw.mmmKmirMMmiAV' »1" y Fort George Hardware Co. General Hardware and Sheet Metal Workers. All kinds of tin and sheet Iron work done. Camp stoves: LASELLE AVENUE Hot air Furnaces, etc. SOUTH FORT GEORGE. rMn*imm-4i-4^^Mmw.'4ixw.mxwMMxnMW.Mmnui*mnMMnmmmnMnmi*Mi**aw* THE fflffl RIVER Fitzhugh,Alta.-B. B. Kelliher, chief engineer of the Grand Trunk Pacific, but who for the past six weeks has been located at Fitz- hugh where he could personally oversee and direct the progress of construction west of Resplendent, the present end of steel, has just returned from an extended trip west. He says that rapid progress is being made all along the line, and predicts that navigation will open on the Fraser river not later than May 1, or just as soon as the ice goes out. This will eliminate the necessity of long team haul freighting of supplies, heavy machinery and tools from Tete Jaune Cache down the river to the various camps now in operation. The Operator, one of the two large freight and passenger boats which have been under construction for the past six months, has been completed and is now ready to launch. As soon as this service is inaugurated there will be a very short distance remaining l over which supplies will be han- |dled by team extending from Resplendent to Tete Jaune Cache, vhere transfer will be made to Ithe boats. By June 1 steel will ■have reached the Cache. CONTRACTORS GET BUSY. The Seims-Carey company of St. Paul, which has one of the largest contracts west of the Cache, is now assembling equipment at various points previous to early shipment to the base of operations. This firm has been holding back, it is said, awaiting the opening of navigation on the river. They will begin work on the eastern end of their contract immediately. It is estimated there will be at least six large freight and passenger boats on the river during the coming summer. In addition to this a number of gasoline launches are now being constructed. This will greatly facilitate the movements of engineers and other officials connected with the work along the line and enable them to keep j in closer touch with the situation \ and personally supervise the work laid out. P. Welch, of the firm of Foley, Welch & Stewart, contractors, who has charge of all the work along the line of the G.T.P., has arrived here, and will be responsible for increased activity. Already there are approximately five thousand men on the work west of here, and this number is being daily increased. The Grand Trunk Pacific now has steam shovels and large forces of men at work in Fitz- hugh, the present western terminus of their line, grading the yards and lining the tracks. NEW COMPANY TO OPERATEIN CARIDOO R. P. Rithet and the Drexel estate of San Francisco, have just sold the -property of the Ward Horsefly Gold Mining Co., Ltd., a hydraulic proposition on Horsefly river, lower Cariboo district, to S, P. Dunlevy, of Vancouver, and Robert T. Ward, of San Frar- cisco. The new owners intend to operate the plant this season and a big gang of men is now on the ground getting matters in shape. The property comprises a lease of the riverbed, a discovery claim and benches embracing 360 acres. Testing the ground with keystone drills during the past winter, Messrs. Dunlevy and Ward, it is said, proved it to average 75 Two years ago 100,000 cubic yards were sluiced, the gold production being $182,000 and the return of the last two weeks' run was $1L- 500. The equipment comprises three miles of 30-inch steel pipe with a flow of 3500 miners inches, exerting 300 pounds pressure to the square inch, and monitors as well as an electric lighting plant. The water supply is derived from Moffett creek which is a large stream all the year round. The new company will be a close corporation. It is styled the Horsefly River Gold Dredging & Mining Co., Ltd. FORT GEORGE RAILWAY WILL HELP QUESNEL The McBride railway policy will greatly stimulate development in the Quesnel district, according to Mr. A. W. Cameron, manager of the Northern Crown bank, of that town, in an interview published in a Vancouver newspaper. "Now that railway communis cation with Vancouver is assured our district will attract hundreds of settlers and mining men, as it has the advantage over rivals, being 100 miles south of the Fort Cameron. ' 'The land around the town of Quesnel is well adapted for mixed farming as the results achieved for years past fully testify. Our wheat grades No. 1 Northern, while our potatoes are not surpassed by those grown near Ashcroft. Small fruits and all kinds of vegetables yield prolific returns. The provincial provincial government has compiled maps showing the areas open for pre-emption and we have the assurance that a land registry office will be opened shortly at Quesnel. "Railway facilities will also tend to stimulate the development of lode and hydraulic mining. The Cariboo district was once famous as a gold producer. In the early days Quesnel had a population of 1000, with one chartered bank and was the center of great activity.1*!! It is now enjoying a new lease of life. The town has trebled in size during the past ahree years and its citizens are looking forward with unbounded confidence to the future. We have a very active board of trade, which will be pleased to supply special information to any applicant." SUBSCRIBE for THE HERALD r Jewellery and ratch Repairing After April 17th I will open a Jewellery and Watch Repairing store in Ben (the Barber's) old stand on Second Street. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded ■ John C. Kelly JEWELLER AND. WATCHMAKER South Fort George, B.C. J \ Occidental \ \ „ quesnel 5 \ Hotel BC \ % ■ r< >: : A Most modern up-to-date hotel in the interior of British Vj Columbia. m New four-storey building. Accommodation for 120 guests )y All outside rooms—large, well-lighted and ventilated. Steam heated. RATES $2.00 PER DAY UP Weekly and monthly rates on'application Wire foe. rooms Wire for rooms E. L. KEPNER, Proprietor Ism I THE HERALD is the recognized newspaper of the New Cariboo. The entire district is thoroughly covered and its influence extends far beyond the confines of the province. Its advertisers reap rich returns as a result of their investment in HERALD publicity, why not get on the bandwagon yourself? Advertising Rates on Application The Fort George Herald South Fort George rKUHmuiL Anu ucnciutL hliu 4 The Canmlian Pacific Railway Co. announces it will send a crops of expert engineers to Frank, Alberta, to examine the overhanging topof Turtle mountain with a view to report on the possibility of dynamiting it and thus saving the town from being again buried. Captain Edward McCosl.rie has been appointed as the first harbor master at Prince Rupert. Captain McCoskrie.who has been a resident of the nothern coast for many years and was recently en- | gaged as a timber inspector, is a former master of the C. P. R. coasting steamers, his lust ship being the Amur, from j which he retired some years to engage j in business. Winnipeg grain men received word that next year the government intends to j construct a terminal elevator at Vancouver and preliminary steps towards securing a site will be taken this sum-1 rner. The need of speedy action to provide for a Pacific route for export grain from Alberta is recognized and the goverment operation of elevators on the Pacilic coast can be more easily inaugurated since there are at present no vested interests to consider. Prince Rupert folk say: "We respectfully petition the governmenl of British Columbia to sell all lots in the business section of Prince Rupert owned by tl e government at the earliest possible moment, The position of these lota in the business heart of Prince Rupert renders it imperative that they should lie sold without delay, for so long as they remain unsold, just so long will observed that the lots remaining ""»-*■ ■are an o ig the most valuable, II not actual)} the most valuable, in the city, The sale of such property would bring to the provincial administration a harm- some sum of money, close up unsignt- ly gaps in the chief street of the city, create new business blocks, and con- tribute very considerably to the revenue of the municipality of Prince Rupert. Manufacturers of High-Grade Confectionery ICE CREAM and all kinds of SOFT DRINKS Catering Tobaccos and Cigars FOURTH STREET SOUTH FORT GEORGE Mr. Earl Scovill, government agent at Golden, has resigned as a result of difficulties arising out of the election. Mr. Scovill was a supporter of Mr. H. E. Foster, the independent Conserative cindilate, who defeated H. E. Parson the regular convention nominee. It is stated that Hon. Thomas Taylor, who spent several days in the riding in Mr. Parson's behalf, objected so strongly to Mr. Scovill's activities that the latter felt obliged to tender his resignation, which was accepted. Cyrus C. Warman, known the world over as the author of the famous song, "Sweet Marie," is being sued for alimony by his wife, Marie M. Warman, who resides in London, Ont. Strange to relate, it was Mrs. Warman, then a student in the academy of the Sacred Heart, who inspired Mr. Warman to write "Sweet Marie" some fifteen years ago. For sometime Mr.Warman and his wife have been living apart, and the other day a telegram from Boston said the writer was ill in that city. Mrs. War- man declined to believe the story. Mr. Warman of late years has been the chief writer of the publicity department of the Grand Trunk and the Grand Trunk Pacific railway. Fort George Trading & Lumber Co., Limited KroiRht consigned to steiimor "Chilcotin" lit Soda Crook will be'carefully transported to the point of destination. Following an agitation for higher pay and shorter hours, an agitation which has been quietly going on for some weeks among the I. W.W. men engaged in construction camps on the C. N. R. between Hope and Kamloops has culminated in a strike. Of 5000 men at work it is stated that 4000 are out. The firBt men to lay down pick and shovel were those ehgaged by contractors Benson & Nelson which firm has a large camp at Lytton. The men along the line have I een receiving from $2.60 to $3.25 for ten hours work. Their demand is for a minimum of $3 for a nine-hour day. This the contractors say they will not grant. lt is reported that the steamer Port Simpson, which formerly was in service on the Skeena, will be operated regularly on the, Stikine this summer by the Hudson's Bay company. The Port Simpson is now lying on the slips at Digby Island. Last year she was chartered to take a large hunting party tj the Stikine district. The chief object of the company is to cater to the tourist and hunting fraternities. The steamer, which has for several years operated on the Skeena, is a fine stern wheeler and has accommodation for about 200 passengers. She will connect at Wrangel with the coast steamers and go as far up the Stikine as Telegraph Creek, a distance of 100 miles. The Stikine is a very swift flowing river, Bnd the voyage up, which takes two and a half days, is compensated for by the return journey, which only takes half a day. The river is less dangerous than the Skeena, having fewer shallows, though there is plenty of excitement in warping over the rilllesund through the rapids. The citizens of Prince Rupert have renewed their urging upon the government that a sale be held of the remaining goverment lots within the city,which until alienated are of course non-taxable by the city, while constituting a provin- Operators of Steamers on the Fraitr, Nechaco and Stuart Rivers Manufacturers of Lumber All Kinds of Rough and Dressed Lumber for Sale " Bone Dry Lumber in the Yards " Phone: One-One Mouldings CHAS-E- g^°MY,.iaKC,. South Fort George Vb.crmTarIket .I i I fl WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN 5 jj Fresh and Cured Meats jj A Poultry, Vegetables, Butter, Eggs, Etc. K 8 —=====^ ■^= — ■ = $ '4 F S FORT GEORGE AND SOUTH FORT GEORGE B K ^^ ^f ^f ^W^W •Wy VW ^/ ^K ^T* &* ^W i-^rV &s <^5 ^* ^K^K -*i^V •*^V^rV^K<^W^^**>^V A □ Roberts, Jones & Wiflson □ EDWARD ROBERTS Notary Public. E.E.JONES. A J SELWVN-Wri.LSON. Auditor. REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS and ACCOUNTANTS. FOR SALE: Farm Lands. Garden Tracts. Timber Limits. Mineral Claims. Valuable town lots. LIST YOUR PROPERTIES WITH US. SXrLI^f&lW TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "ERIN" FORT GEORGE, B. C. Offices: Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George: Central Avenue, Fort George, B. C. BRITISH COLUMBIA EXPRESS » COMPANY = Send for a folder Send for a folder Stages OPERATING Autos Steamboats From Ashcroft to Fort George, and all points in the northern interior of British Columbia, carrying the Royal Mail, passengers and fast freight. The Palatial Steamer B.X. Awaits the Arrival of the Company's Stages Fr^Z^ZT^£t Head Office: Ashcroft, B.C. KODAKS s SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS Robert Spinks Painting and Paperhanging South Fort George : B.C. i A JOHN A. FRASER We have secured the exclusive agency for the Canadian Kodak Company, and have a complete stock of everything for the photographer. We don't ask you to purchase South Fort George lots by making a pencil mark on a townsite plan—You would be safe in so doing, but if skeptical COME TO $0UIH FORT GEORGE Investigate Our Proposition c==^ and you will find a good live town-Two banks, saw mill, pool hall, newspaper, two general stores, splendid hotel, bakery, stationery store, mail-boat landing, scores' of buildings, and crowds of satisfied buyers WRITE FOR INFORMATION TO NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CO. 172 Hastings Street, Vancouver, B C , or the resident agent, g. e. Mclaughlin Fourth Avenue, South Fort^George | 1836 | Assets Exceed Fifty Million Dollars | 1912 | The Bank of British North America Your money Ib safer in the Bank than in your house or in your pocket. It is not tied up. You can get it out at any time without delay. NOTES discounted. Local and Foreign Drafts bought and sold. COLLECTIONS made promptly. Money Orders issued. FORT GEORGE BRANCH: J. MUNRO, ACTING MANAGER The Average Deposit Of the Canadian People Is $122.00 per Person Saving money can be made a habit. A portion of your weekly or monthly wage deposited regularly in a savings account will soon bring you up to the average, and you will be surprised how rapidly $2-deposited weekly will amount to enough to make a substantial payment on your home. CAPITAL AND SMS, SMIMM TOTAL ASSETS, SSZ,OO0^IW THE TRADERS RANK H. C. SEAMAN, Manager • • - - ■*«th Fort GcOrge THE BANK OF VANCOUVER -=3 Head Ots.ce: VANCOUVER, B. C. CAPITAL AUTHORIZED DIRECTORS R. P. McLENNAN Esq., President, McLennan, McFeely & Co. Wholesale Hardware, Vancouver, B. C. I,. W. SIIATFORD Esq., M. L* A. Vice-Pres. Merchant, Hedley, B. C. HIS HONOR T. W. PATERSON. Lleu- tennnt-Governor Britlr.li Columbia. M. B. CARLI1J, „ Cniiltnllst. Victoria, B.C. A. ISTEL Esq. C. S. DOUGLAS Eiq. M,*H,MI Robert Kennedy, New Westminster. 3. A. MITCHELL, Esq.. Capitalist. Victoria., B. O. E. H. HEAPS, Esq.. E. H. Heaps A Co., Lumber and Timber: President Columbia Trust Co.. Ltd., Vaoeou- Ter, B. O. J. A. HARVEY, Esq., K.C.. formerly ot Cranbrook, B.C., Vaneouver. B.C. A. L. DEWAR. General Manager. GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Fort George Branch; F. N. DEWAR, Manager. Just Drop In and Let Us Show Yon. Remember we pay special attention to mail orders. Front Street, QUESNEL, B. C. FARM LANDS IN CENTRAL BRITISH COLUMBIA. Fort George ■District. Nechaco Valley Bulkley Valley Skeena Valley In every case our lands were carefully inspected by expert cruisers before we purchased THE GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC RAILWAY will make all these districts accessible to all the world. Every rail laid adbs to the value of the land North Coast Land Co. Ltd. General Offices: 619 to 634 Metropolitan Bid*., Vancouver,B.C London Office; 6 Old Jewry. PAID-UP CAPITAL, I T . $1,560,600. V - ADVERTISE IN THE HERALD 'ji-Mtttaafes *..:•*>'»., j . -t-t"
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Title | Fort George Herald |
Publisher | South Fort George : Northern Interior Printing Co. Ltd. |
Date Issued | 1912-04-13 |
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Language | English |
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Date Available | 2017-04-11 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0344592 |
Latitude | 53.9 |
Longitude | -122.75 |
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