IVOL. 3, NO. : 3 SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C., SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1912. $3 PER ANNUM. WITH FIVE I Within the next two weeks a [railway construction camp will be [established five miles east of iSouth Fort George. Before the lend of July thousands of men [will be employed on construction [between here and the Grand [canyon. This is the news brought here this week by Mr. S. Lund, of the jund-Rogers contracting firm, of St.Paul, Minn., who have the fcontract for about 42 miles of onstruction east of here. Mr. Lund arrived here Thursday at loon in a gasoline launch, the irst craft of its kind to navigate lie waters of the upper Fraser. Fn company with Bob Alexander, [he contractors' Grand canyon pilot, the 100-mile run here was nade at the rate of 25 miles an pour. The boat is 26 feet long, Ind has an engine capacity of 20 horsepower. The Lund-Rogers firm of contractors have an enviable reputation in the railway world. Their [organization is as near perfection [as it is possible to make it, consequently they complete their [contracts within the specified [time. Mr. Lund informs the Herald [that his company has installed la camp at mile 187, about 40 (miles east of here by railway j survey. Another camp will be placed on the western end of his ". contract, about five miles east, i just as soon as men and supplies | can be brought down river Owing to low water on the ! upper river, the big boats of the Foley, Welch & Stewart company are not having the success that promised early in the season. The contractors are therefore using barges and rafts almost entirely in the transportation of supplies and equipment, though later when the high water season arrives the big boats are expected to take up the burden of transporting men and equipment. With its favorable position and splendid dockage facilities on the Fraser river South Fort George must necessarily become headquarters for all the railway-building to the east and west of here. Mr. Lund has already announced his intention of opening an office here and making this town his headquarters. Not only will grading and construction camps be in evidence soon in this town's vicinity, but bridge-luilding will be carried on with vigor. Two representatives of the Bates & Rogers Construction Co., of Chicago, Messrs. Houston and Rasmussen, spent the week here, arriving from Tete Jaune Cache Monday in a rowboat. They are looking over the contracts to be awarded next week for all steel structures between here and the Cache—a total of ten bridges in all. Three of these will span the Fraser, one a short distance below the Cache, one at Bear river, and the mammoth railway and traffic bridge to be erected a scant half-mile above this town. Seven smaller bridges make up the total of ten. Before leaving for Winnipeg this morning Mr. Rasmussen stated that it was a hundred-to- one chance that his company would be awarded the contract for the entire ten bridges. If they are as successful as they hope to be, Mr. Rasmussen stated that no time would be lost in getting men and material on the local site and rushing the work with all speed. The contract specifies five large concrete piers, and the completion of the whole structure would take at least a year. Work would be carried on throughout the winter months, and a force of perhaps two hundred men would be necessary to complete this big undertaking in the specified time. SIX THOUSAND MEN IN YELLOWHEAD PASS On the construction of the main line of the G.T.P., from mile 28 west of the summit to mile 53, there are at work no fewer than 6000 men blasting the right-of- way through the mountains, grading the track and laying the ties for the railway. By July 1, according to the forecast of the sub-contractors of Foley, Welch & Stewart, the steel will be laid as far as Tete Jaune Cache, at mile 53, B.C. Before the road can be completed to this point the contractors must finish the tunnelling from mile 47 to a point 2000 yards west. Here is the heaviest work on the whole grade, and from 1500 to 2000 men have been engaged for months on the task of blasting a tunnel through the solid rock part. This undertaking accomplished, the contractors will make fast headway. Throughout the summer months 24 steam shovels will be at work between Tete Jaune Cache and Fort George, Sub-contractors state that the actual amount of grading done and the mileage of steel laid will at the close of the present season be greater than the accomplishment of either of the two preceding years. At Resplendent, B.C., where the steel gangs laid down their tools at the end of the active season last fall, track-laying commenced again last week. Judge Calder will arrive next Thursday afternoon and sittings of the County Court will be held at 4 p.m. at the government office. THE MANY NEW BUILDINGS DENOTE GROWTH OF THETOWN The safest barometer of the business condition of a town or city is its building of residences, A residence invariably represents a family, and when a number of residences are being constructed it means that the population is growing, and quite naturally there must be business to encourage people to locate here and build residences. There are today more residences under way in South Fort George than in all the remainder of New Cariboo combined, And they are residences of which any city might be proud. Following are a few which have come under the Herald's observation this week. These will all be completed within the next fortnight. Chas. Houser, a five-room cottage on Fourth street, just north of Hamilton avenue, Danforth & Mclnnes, contractors. Jas. Cowie, nine-room residence on Sixth street, Bronger & Flynn, contractors. H. W. Gross, a five-room cottage on Lasalle street. L, F. Wilkes will commence the erection of a cottage within a few days. i Wm. Rowat, six-room house on Fourth street. In addition to the residences noted above, several new business places are being planned by newcomers. Perhaps the most important of these will be the new hotel on the corner of Fourth and Hamilton, to be built by Messrs. War- cup and Nicholls, recently from San Francisco. Plans of this building are practically completed and the work of erection will be commenced within the next few days. It will be a 40-room structure of the most modern design. Messrs McGaughey and Senior are erecting a motion-picture theatre on Third street, near the corner of Laselle. The building will be of modern design and the equipment of the latest, One special feature is the sloping floor which allows of an unobstructed view from the rear seats. The promoters hope to open their new theatre on Dominion Day. Vancouver, June 1.-Premier McBride, on his return from England, makes the important announcement that the bonds of the Pacific Great Eastern, the road from Vancouver to Fort George to be built by Foley, Welch & Stewart, under a bond guarantee from the provincial government, have been successfully placed in London. To show their good-will and help boost along the building of the Grand Trunk Pacific transcontinental, the business men of South Fort George tendered the visiting railway contractors a banquet in the Thorne & McGaghran hali last evening. A splendid repart was set out and covers were laid for twenty-five. The guests of the occasion were Mr. S. Lund, of the Lund-Rogers Construction Co., and Messrs. Houston and Rasmussen, of the Bates & Rogers Construction Co. At 9.30 a jolly party sat down to the banquet with Mr. W. B. Dean, king of toastmasters, officiating. After the groaning board had been relieved of a portion of its load, Toastmaster Dean, in a happy little speech, welcomed the visitors on behalf of the business men and citizens of South Fort George. The advent of the railway men was indeed a happy occasion to the people of the Fort George district, many of whom had for years been awaiting the coming of the iron horse. Mr. Lund was then called upon to reply to the toast "Our Guests." Mr. Lund, in his opening remarks, expressed his great pleas ure in meeting the business men of the district on so happy and unexpected an occasion. "In my experience as a builder of railways I have had occasion to visit many parts of Canada, the United States and South America, but in no town or city have I met with the hearty hospitality and good-fellowship accorded me by the people of South Fort George. I came down the river expecting to find a hamlet of shacks, but found a vigorous young city throbbing with metropolitan life." In an interesting and lucid manner he told of the progress being made on the transcontinental line from the east, and stated that from his knowledge and observation of the work already performed, Canada would have a railway second to none on the continent when the Grand Trunk Pacific is completed. He hoped to frequently renew the many happy acquaintances made in South Fort George. J Mr. Rasmussen, replying to "The Builders," expressed his pleasure in being a guest of the business men of the town. He confessed his amazement at the growth of this place, as yet 300 miles from a supply source, and predicted a wonderful future for the city on the Fraser. He told most interestingly of the work of "In my experience as a builder of railways I have had occasion to visit many parts of Canada, the United States and South America, but in no town or city have I met with the hearty hospitality and good-fellowship accorded me by the people of South Fort George. 1 came down the river expecting to find a hamlet of shacks, but found a vigorous young city throbbing with metropolitan life."—Mr. S. Lund, of the Lund-Rogers Co. *> bridge construction, and hoped to be present at other such happy occasions here. Mr, Houston told the gathering that he was not a speechmaker, but was delighted with his visit here. He was acclaimed with, "He's a Jolly Good Fellow." Several local speakers gave interesting talks on conditions past and present. Messrs. Senior and Alexander, with harp and violin, discoursed sweet music at intervals during the evening, and Mr, Hancock, the popular local basso, delighted the gathering with a solo. It was 2 a.m, when the party finally dispersed after singing "Auld Lang Syne." Messrs. Houston and Rasmussen were then escorted to the steamer B. X. by a merry bodyguard. They- left at 6 a.m. for Winnipeg. ^Mr. Lund will remain here for a few days before returning up-river where his camps are located. TO ESTABLISH BOTTLING WORKS Messrs. P. Thompson, of Seward, Alaska, and Henry Maillard, of Seattle, are among the week's arrivals. They have practically decided to open a bottling works here, for the manufacture of soft drinks of all kinds, such as soda water, ginger beer, sarsap- arilla, etc. There is a lucrative field here for such an industry and their venture is bound to be a successful one. Both gentlemen are favorably impressed with the splendid future in sight for this town. Messrs. Wesley & Wiggins today concluded the sale of the double corner on Hamilton and Third, directly opposite Hotel Northern, to Mr. S. Lund, of the Lund-Rogers Construction Co. The price paid was $4000. The buyer intends erecting a modern office building on the property. His firm will make South Fort George their head quarters for all work to be carried on in the district, and their offices will occupy a large portion of the building. The remainder will probably be let to other railway contractors. The plan of the proposed building will be a three-storey frame structure with full basement. Hot-water heating and all modern conveniences will be installed, Mr. Lund informed the Herald that the investment is purely a personal one, and that after looking over the local situation he had decided that South Fort George was the place to invest. This is the second sale on this street in the past few days to newcomers, Messrs. Warcup and Nicholls having purchased a site a block farther west for a modern hotel. SERIOUS FIRES IN BULKLEY VALLEY The forest fires in the Bulkley Valley were much more serious than at first reported and instead of a lot of waste timber lands being destroyed there was a lot of farm buildings, hay stacks, ecc. consumed by the flames also, There was practically one fire from Fraser Lake right through to the west of Telkwa and Aider- mere. Geo. Driver & Son were among the heaviest losers. Their farm is a couple of miles west of Telkwa and they lost their big barn, stable, fifteen tons of hay, and a couple of miles of fence. Their loss will amount to about $5,000. Several other farmers also lost heavily, and some even lost their machinery, After a three-weeks' visit with the local Indians, Father Coccola left for Fort St. John last Monday. He was escorted for several miles on his journey by a band of Indian horsemen and a number wagons loaded with squaws and papooses. I i , run i litutibt ntnnui PUBLISHED BY THE M3RTHERN INTERIOR PRINTING CO. Ltd. J, B. DANIELL. PRESIDE**.! Devoted to the interests of Fort George and the entire Northern Interior. J. B. DANIELL, Rdltor. THE NEW ERA. There is now no room to doubt that local business will, this season, experience the stimulus resulting from railway construction, since the Lund-Rogers company has located a camp on the Fraser, five miles from here, and as camps have been established along almost the entire line between here and Tete Jaune Cache, by the first of July the whole valley of the upper Fraser will present a scene of uniform activity. Construction work along the Clearwater was interfered with by forest fires, which entailed serious loss and inconvenience in the destruction of camps, provisions and equipment. The necessity of immediately replacing these rendered it impossible for steamboats to take advantage of a suitable stage of water occasioned by the spring freshets to descend the river to this point with men, equipment and provisions to initiate operations in this vicinity. We are assured, however, that within a few days work will be started between here and Willow River and will be energetically advanced. It will be gratifying to the pioneers, whose confidence in the future enabled them to endure the hardships and difficulties of the past, to note with what progress this section of the north is being reclaimed from the silence of the lone land. Settlers and citizens now arriving will not hive long lo wait until every convenience and facility afforded by older places will be found here. The impetus which every industry and business will now experience has been long anticipated and will prove the lure of many new enterprises. Here there is room for all, and opportunities not elsewhere to be found. Evidence of this is afforded by the steady increase of population, the demand for agricultural land and business locations. Our city, occupying as it does, an unexcelled geographical position, with great agricultural and timber resources, can look forward with optimism and confidence, as every condition is present to assure the permanence and greatness of its future. will not be long delayed. Everyone familiar with the routes of travel through the district understand that a great deal of time is required to visit the different camps, and, of course, the possibility is always present that errors will be made, especially when a foreman yields to such advice as recommended the present route up the hill from the Nechaco river. The duties of the road superintendent this year call for his presence at points from Quesnel in the south to Pine Pass in the north, and from Eagle Lake in the east to Francois Lake in the west. When the time consumed in travelling between points so distant is considered with that required to cruise out and locate the line of all new roads within those bounds, a minute supervision must appear an impossible task for one man. Under such circumstances it is easily understood how errors may be made, and for provision against these a division of the duties of the present superintendent between two men would appear a better remedy than a search for an aviator with a knowledge of road work. Such a division is imperative if time is to be allowed for the proper supervision of government work in all parts of this division of the Cariboo district, and the sooner this fact is recognized by the government the better. Mr. McNevin's competency as a road-builder is recognized throughout the district, and in a fair consideration of the work accomplished by him as road superintendent the necessity of improving the grade up the bank of the Nechaco would reflect little on the general character of his work. There are those, however, who covet his position, and their assiduity with the hatchet is unlikely to abate if it tends to their own preferment. Act; ana ijn inc. m"""" - Cooke, Peden & Company, Limited* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cooke, Peden & Company, Limited, will at the expiration of one month trom I the first publication hereof upply to the Registrar of Companies for approval ot change of name from Cooke, Peeler a , Company, Limited, to "The Northern Lumber & Mercantile Company, Limited." Dated this 4th day of May, 1912. E. J. AVISON, Quesnel, B.C. Solicitor for Cooke, Peden & Company, Limited, FORT GEORGE LAND DISTRICT. District of Cariboo. TAKE notice that Arthur Charles Egbert McElroy, of South Fort George, B.C., manager, intends to apply tor perniission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at e. post planted at the Northwest corner of Lot 4201 and marked C. McElroy's Northeast corner, thence south 10 clmins, thence west 40 chains, thence north 80 chains more or less to the Nechaco River, thence following the said river southeasterly to the point of eommencement and containing 140 acres more or less. Arthur Charles Egbert McElroy. May 6th, 1912. jul20 TENDERS ROAD-BUILDING. The extent of the northern division of the Cariboo district is a fine subject to conjure • with when liberal appropriations are sought of the government. But the distances which separate the various places for which provision was made for public work is conveniently forgotten when fault is to be found with the supervision. The distribution of the appropriation for public works in this section of the district indicates a very careful representation of the needs of the constituency by Messrs. Fraser and Callanan. When particulars of the vote were available no time was lost by the road superintendent in assembling men and starting the work, and so far we have observed no laxity in his application to duty to justify the attack on his character made by the organ of the Nechaco townsites promoter. lt is not contended that the route up the hill beyond the Nechaco is the best, nor that the, present one cannot be improved; provision is made for that work, So many of our public men seem to be obrcsied with the idea that greatness and success are achieved by slickness and clever political juggling, in which their names figure prominently in the hireling partisan press. Canada'needs a few of lhe type of men of the late Judge Mabee, who was actuated ly high principle, a devotion to duty, and a reasonable conception of common honesty. It seems to be the fate of this young country that whenever one of her citizens develops to any small extent these qualities, the Lord dispatches His grim messenger for him. Perhaps, however, the example that Judge Mabee set may have some little influence in driving home to the dull and calloused mind of our public men the idea that if they only knew it, their best asset would be patriotism, honesty and service to the human race,- Manitoba Free Press. SEALED TENDERS addressed to the undersigned and marked on the envelope "Tender for Buildings, Fort George Reserve," will be received up to noon of Tuesday, July 2, 1912, for the erection of the following buildings for Indians on the under mentioned reserves:— On Reserve No. 2, Fort George, B.C. 18 large dwellings for Indians. 6 small 1 Church. 1 Schoolhouse. On Reserve No. 3, Fort George, B.C. 4 large dwellings for Indians. 6 small On Reserve No. 4, Fort George B.C. 1 large dwelling for Indians. 2 small dwellings for Indians. Plans and specifications may be seen at the offices of Mr. John F. Smith, Indian Agent, Kamloops; Mr. Peter Byrne, Indian Agent, New Westminster; Mr. Wm. McAllan, Indian Agent, Fraser Lake; Mr. A. M.Tyson, Inspector of Indian Agencies, Vancouver; Mr. W. E. Ditchburn, Inspector of Indian Agencies, Victoria: and the post offices at Ashcroft, Quesnel and Fort George. Each tender must be accompanied by an accepted cheque on a chartered bank for ten per cent, of tha amount of the tender, made payable to the order of the undersigned, which will be forfeited if the person or persons tendering decline to enter into a contract when called upon to do so, or fail to complete the work contracted for. If the tender be not accepted' the cheque will be returned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The unauthorized insertion of this advertisement in any newspaper will not be paid for. J. D. McLEAN, Asst. Deputy and Sec'y. Department of Indian Affairs, Ottawa, May 1, 1912. 41 Fort George Drug Co. Prescriptions a Specialty NEW BOOKS SuSf-S large shipment just received Toilot articals, Patent MediclneB, Magazines,Books, Stationery. Toilet Articles, Drugg-tata Sundriea COUNTY COURT OF CARIBOO The sittings of the County Court of Cariboo will be held as under: CLINTON-Thursday, June 6th, 19)2, at 9 a. tn. at the Court House. 150 Mile HousE-Monday, June 10th, at 10 a. in. at the Court House. South Fort George - Thursdny, June 13th, at 4 p.m. at the Government Office. Quesnel-Saturday, June 15th, at 2 p. m. at the Court House. RicHEiELD-Tuesday, June 18th at 10 a. m. at the Court House. By Order. C. W. GRAIN, Registrar. Robert Spinks inting and South Fort George : B.C. The Little Nugget Cafe The most modern and best-appointed cafe in Fort George. FIRST-CLASS CUISINE Meals • 50 Ccnta Short Orders a Specialty Mrs. F.C. Nahrwald, Proprietress Cor. Hamilton and Third South Fort George. I am prepared to Locate Pre-emptors .ON ISO ACRES OF. Good Government Land. WRITE FOR INFORMATION TO N. C. Jorgensen. P. 0. Bon 21. Stalk Firt boric, I. C, Watch Repairing 0 H. DAVIE Satisfaction guar anteed A A A A fl Our New Stock is now on display-the finest a ever brought to this country. Every line is 'A now complete. jj Our Prices Are Still the Lowest A Hardware Groceries Boots and Shoes a Clothing Builders' Supplies '«J RUSSELL PEDEN W. F. COOKE I Mortlkeni Lumber Co., Limited Q ■ -: | - jj Store, Office and Lumber Yard, South Fort George KWWJ*P5JP5WSWW5,B!*BWWW2SBW3BJP5J*BWWW5WWS?S53l5ii City Livery, Feed &. Sale Stables IAffS,». Single and Double Driving Horses. Saddle and Pack Horses. New Buggies and Thoroughly Reliable Rigs. DRAYING AND EXCAVATING DONE. 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. DONT BUY ON PAPER 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 SOUl FORT GEORGE ^=^> Investigate Oar Proposition and you will find a good live town--Two banks, sawmill, pool hall, newspaper, two general stores, splendid hotel, bakery, stationery store, mail-boat landing, scores of buildings, and crowds of satisfied buyers WRITE FOB INFORMATION TO NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CO. 172 Hastings Street, Vancouver, B C , or the resident agent, g. e. Mclaughlin Fourth Avenue, South Fort George Occidental Hotel Send articles by mall to Fort George, B.C. QUESNEL i B.C. i i Most modern up-to-date hotel in the interior of British w fi Columbia. K 4L New four-storey building. Accommodation for 120 guests to Ja All outside rooms—large, well-lighted and ventilated. K fl Steam heated. 74 RATES $2.00 PER DAY UP B Weekly and monthly rates on application K Wire for rooms Wire for rooms ft E. L. KEPNER, Proprietor Premier Borden was offered a knighthood among the king's birthday honors, but declined it. It is probable he will accept the honor and become Sir Robert when next new year's list is announced. The south «ide of Second avenue, the business section of Wainwright, Alberta, was swept by fire last week with a loss of $100,000. The town hall and Union Bank, the firehall and other buildings, were destroyed. Premier Borden has given a prompt and emphatic denial to the supposed outline of the naval policy of the government, which was that Canada is to maintain two fleet units to be placed by Great Britain, one on the Atlantic and one on the Pacific, with a drydock to be established on each coast in addition. Unofflcials but approximately correct figures of immigration into Canada to June 1st 1912, show a total of 175,329 as against 153,125 for the same period a year ago. While increases have been considerable from Great Britain and Europe the greatest percentage of i increase has been from south of the 1 international boundary An urgent call for help to fight a fire J which threatened a bridge on the Bar- ■kerville road, 18 miles out, was receiv- led in Quesnel last week. A number of Then immediately responded and were (taken to the scene of the trouble in an tuto. They succeeded in saving the Bridge. The fiercest forest fires in years are ■raging in the country north of the [Saskatchewan river, to the north of Prince Albert. The railway construction camps on the Hudson's Bay Railroad have been destroyed, as wil as nuch valual le timber. A gang of men, in charge of Len Ford, | commenced work last Monday on the f Barkerville-Fraser River Road. It is the intention of the Government to complete this road as far as Bear Lake thi? ( season, for which purpose a large num- 1 ber of men will be employed also sev- t eral teams of horses with plows, grad- | ers and scrapers. With the rails but a mile from the I little town of Hope and the assurance of a Canadian Northern train in the I course of but a few more days, there is I a great deal of excitement in the little j community on the lower Fraser at j present. Only the completion of thc 1 bridge over Silver Creek remains, all the lumber being on the ground, and j then a short stretch of track will con- {nect the town with the outside world by I rail. Announcement of the appointment of E. J, Chamberlin to be president of the Grand Trunk Railway has created a lot of speculation in railway circles as to who is to succeed him as general manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific. In this connection the name of George W. Caye, who has acted as assistant to Mr. Chamberlin in the management of the western lines, is most mentioned Officials of the Grand Trunk Pacific refuse to make any comment. Writing from Clinton, Rube Hull says that Jim Wardell has canned his yellow cook, and now hu a white lady presiding at the range. For grub and other accessories before and after the fact Rube says that Jim's hotel deserves a scare head. |Rube also says that the home of romance in B.C. is along (he Cariboo road. It should be a good place to get material for a dime novel, judging from the news that we hear about police chasing the Indians.-Greenwood Ledge. The name of Sir Charles Hibbert Tapper, K.C!., of Vancouver, is now being mentioned in connection with the chairmanship of the Dominion railway commission. The vacancy has not yet been filled nor has the matter come before the government since the return of the minister of railways from Toronto. It is believed that while the vacant office has not yet been offered to Sir Hibbert Tupper, hia name has been under consideration. It is not known whether or not he would be willing to accept the position in view of his large professional interests in the west. At the same time he is regarded as a likely man for the office, having an exceptionally wide knowledge °f railway law as well as a close familiarity with the conditions of rail way development in Canada and of its 'elation to private and municipal rights. uiiiunuu- lmumun nun There are a great number of town- site properties on ths market in the land adjoining the Indian Reservation here. Most of the subdivided properties are owned, sold by or controlled by the Natural Resources Security Company, Limited, of Vancouver. Their properties comprise Lots 777, 1430, 936, 1429, 937, 938, 2608, 2G1U and 2507. The South Fort George townsite, tht business and residential centre of thi district, is situated on Lots 933 anc 934. The Hudson's Bay property ano Lots 931 and 932, generally known as the "Bird Addition" are not as yet on the market. The area subdivided, and either owned or sold on the profit sharing plan by the Natural Resources Security Company Ltd., totals about 1800 acres. This concern has been responsible for such development as may be (ound today on a small portion of Lot 938, the smallest of their subdivisions. Their townsites are located on a high jack-pine flat. The soil is gravelly, and, generally Bpeak- ing, will not produce domestic vegetation. There are no wells on the townsite, owing to its height, and water must be brought from the river. The South Fort George town- site is a very much smaller area. It totals about 150 acres, and is situated on the lower benches of the Fraser River, which is navigated by the largest steamboats throughout the open season. The Nechaco River townsites are not regular ports of call, as owing to the difficulty in navigating the Nechaco river except in high water the boats do not call there unless paid to do so. Lots in some sub-divisions of the Natural Resources Security Company Limited have not increased in value to any material degree during the past three years. Their initial sub-divisions are as yet quite indeveloped. South Fort George is a good live town. It has been largely built up and developed by the pioneer element, who settled on the site as soon as it was placed on the market. Tbe Late John Houston, the veteran frontier newspaperman, established his paper at South Fort George in its earliest days. The town contains over two- thirds of the entire population of all the inhabited townsiteB. It has two banks, the Bank of British North America and the Trader's Bank of Canada, two sawmills, tin shop, three large general stores, a large theatre, a newspaper issued by the pioneer publishers of the Cariboo district, a licenced hotel, pool hall, bakers, confectioners, two churches, drug store and restaurants. It is Ibe terminus of the British Columbia Express Company's mail steamboats and stage line. It is the headquarters of the Fort George Trading - and Lumber Company's steamboat and sawmllling operations. The headquarters of the Northern Lumber Co. merchants and sawmill operators. It is close proximity to the Government buildings, and is situated in such manner that the main development of the Indian Reservation will benefit it more directly than any other sites. The railways that are to be built from the south must of necessity follow the Fraser River shoreline in order to secure a water grade, and will form a junction with the main line of the'G. T. P. near the east end of the Indian Reserve. Acreage close to the South Fort George townsite is changing hands every day for large figures. The land comprising the South Fort George townsite, and all the Fraser River properties is of excellent quality, covered with a light growth of poplar with scattered firs. The foregoing resume of the town- sites here will give the reader some idea of the respective merits of both townsites. The Fort George Herald has no affiliations with either of the exploiting companies whose inter. ests appear to be opposed. Those who have invested in South Fort George property, not too far back from the river, may rest assured that they have excellent value for the money they have invested, owing to the rapid grqwth of development created by independent initative. If they desire to sell they should list their properties with one of the local realty operators, who are constantly recording handsome profits for investors. Lots In the townsites of the Natural Resources Security Company depend for their value on their proximity to that portion of their property along the waterfront at which they are trying to centralize their development. At that point the townsite corppany is putting up a number of buildings, and are trying in every way to start a trend of development, having their business centre for its radiating point. This will hardly be accomplished to any satisfactory degree for the large majority on their sites, for a long time to come. We advise no one to purchase on the strength of their advertised statements. Intending investors in any sub-divisions here should bear in mind that the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company's townsite will add about one thousand acres more townsite property to the combined area offered for habitation. The market has been dangerously flooded already, and bearing this in mind the careful investor will not venture bis funds in any townsite that can not actually claim the acttve and independent development that signifies the approval oi, the people on the ground. Unless they can invest in a townsite that is being developed and Increased in value by independent enterprise, they had better await the sale of the G. T. P. property or intending settlers can omain ±t>u acres of land by pre-emption. There are large tracts of land open for alienation by pre-emption only, in this district. The land is capable of raising good crops of garden produce, hay, oats, and practically anything but fruit, which has not so far proved a success up here, should maintain that this district should not be regarded as a fruit growing country until that branch of culture has been properly tested. This is naturally a mixed farming country. Wild berries, however, are found throughout the whole northern interior country, as far north as the Peace River Plateaux. Wagon roads are being built into the surrounding country, and progress will be made on such public works, as future circumstances demand. The Fraser and Nechaco Rivers afford transportation to their tributary valleys, the Fraser particulary, being navigable for 160 miles south and 315 miles north of this point. We believe that the beat way to secure a good pre-emption is by engaging the services of oue of the reliable locators, who make a business of locating tbe settler. Some of these men have been in the district for a long time, and can save the land hunter time and cash by his experience. The Herald will be pleased to advise the settler regarding lands open for pre-emption and the best means of obtaining information thereof, on application. •Building materials are at hand in large quantities. The local mills have about three million feet of lumber in the yards, in preparation for tbe spring. Lumber costs from $35 to $75 a thousand feet. People Intending building should consult by letter some of the local contractors, who, we are informed, will be pleased to furnish all' Information. The fare into the country from the railway point,' Ashcroft, fluctuates with the seasons. During the summer when navigation is open on the Fraser River, May 1st. to* October 31st., the fare amounts to $45, and the expenses en route about $10. This is by automobile and steamboat. The winter fare, from November 1st. to March 31st. totals $62, with expenses of about $15. Travel in the winter is by sleigh. The express rate in the summer is 12} cts. per lb. The winter rate 20cts. The summer Freight rate is 6cents, and the winter rate llcents per lb. The cost of living may be gaged by the following scale of prices now prevailing. This rats will be materially reduced when freight comes down the Fraser River from Tete Juane Cache, via the G. T. P. steel from Edmonton. This should transpire next summer: Flour 11 cts Ib. Sugar 14 cts. Ib. Ham 35 cts. Ib. Bacon ' 40 cts. Ib. Beans 15 cts Ib. Rice 15 cts. lb. Dried fruits 25 cts lb. Overalls sell for $1.25 a pair. Meat 18 cts. Ib. Meals in tbe hotels, however, cost but 50 cents each, i The banking interest charged here is ten per cent. Employment in the past has been limited to survey work, building trades, (carpenters), loggers, steamboat crews, packers, canoe men, land and timber cruisers, laborers on government road work, and such work as has been, done towards the development of townsite properties. Farm laborers are not in demand as yet. There is no railway work here up to the present, but during the next season and thereafter laborers may reach the grade from this place, that is, after next June or July. Wages range from $4 to $7 a day, according to the class ot labor. Prospectors will find practically a virgin field for their explorations The whole district has every indication of being highly mineralized. CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S-Services next Sunday: 8.30, Matins and Litany; 9, Holy Eucharist (sung); 3 p.m., Children's Service; 7.30, Evensong and Sermon. KNOX CHURCH-Services every Sunday evening at 7.30. C. M. Wright, Minister. , A.P.ANDERSON BUILDER and CONTRACTOR Office and Store Fixtures. Hamilton Ave. South Fort George I'. A. Landry J. H. McGregor J. F. Templeton T. A. Kelly, Timber Department Gore & McGregor CIVIL ENGINEERS British Colombia Land Surveyors Land Agents Timber Crullers Chancery Chambers, Lanirley Street, VICTORIA, B.C., P.O. Box 162, Phone 684. McGregor Building, Third Street, SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C. 2 The Time The Place The Store i PITH SPRIN everyone wants something NEW. Try this store for the best the market affords. We are showing a particularly nice line of WAl'^'At'Atlli'At'At'jti'jIi'Ai'Ji'AiX i Do you | | contemplate f building? y Prints, Ginghams, Muslins, 4 Satins, Sateens, Silks, Etc. If your storekeeper has not got it, try Quesnel's leading merchant John A. Fraser 4 Front Street Quesnel, B. C. m Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Then in- n vestigate _ our workmanship and get our estimate. Danforth & McInnis Contractors a Builders. Hamilton and First. Prospective Builders Are you aware that it takes less labor to build with OUR BONE DRY LUMBER, and that the result is permanent, weatherproof and saves repairs and fuel; also that the lumber costs no more than other lumber? INVESTIGATE! All Kinds of Lumber and Mouldings For Sale. The Fort George Trading & Lumber Co., Ltd. SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B.C. Phone 11. Chas. E. McElroy, Mgr. Pioneers in Sawmilling and Steamboating on the Upper Fraser and Tributaries. Our GUMLESS SPRUCE SIDING and V-JOINT will not warp, check nor shrink endways, and contains no gum to cause the paint to peel. r WESLEY & WIGGINS REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS Farm Lands, Timber Lands, City Property, Garden Tracts. Fire, Accident and Life Insurance. HAMILTON STREET ... SOUTH FORT GEORGE TWO SECTIONS of choice land in the Salmon River Valley. Price, per acre $15 575 ACRES of land suitable for subdividing. Only one mile from town. Price, per acre ... $55 TEN-ACRE Garden Tract, close in, per acre $150 W J cn Roberts, Jones & Wiilson o EDWARD ROBERTS'Nfrtarr P>d>lk. E. E. JONES. A. J. SttWYN-WIUSON, Ada*. REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS.and ACCOUNTANTS. FOR SALE: Fans Lands. Garden Tracts. Timber limits. Mineral Claims. Valuable town lots. LIST YOUR PROPERTIES WITH US. IfeBLSStar"** it ^ TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "ERIN" FORT GEORGE, B. C. Offices: Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George: Central Avenne, Fort George, B. C .-/ Zr AMERICAN PLAN EXCELLENT CUISINE ^ Corner Hamilton & Third South Fort George, B.C. The newest and most modern hotel in the northern interior Rates $2.50 and $3 Monthly aad weekly rates oa •»« plication ^ Best of wines, liquors and cigars Albert Johnson, m. J BRITISH COLUMBIA EXPRESS — COMPANY ===== 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 ^KHbMLSEBn^ Head Oflice: Ashcroft, B.C, PAGE FOUR CITY AND DISTRICT BOKN-On Friday, June 7, to Mr. and Mra. L. F. Wilkes, a son. Al. Johnson, proprietor of Hotel Northern, left this morning on a business trip to coast cities. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Carney arrived from the coast by Thursday's boat. Mr. Carney is the donor of the baseball trophy now in possession of the local club. THE CLUB POOL ROOM THIRD AND HAMILTON STS. DAVIS & FORREST, Props. Intend Building? Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Cowie are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong at the Hudson Bay post pending the completion of their new residence. Fred'Tiemeyer, of the German Bait ery, has put in a complete stock of confectioneiy. Recently all-glass showcases were installed and his store on Second avenue is now one of the neat est in the country. Smokers' supplies a specialty Four pool tables Splendid environments Fully a dozen "prairie schooners" have arrived in South Fort George during the past ten days. The newcomers are all settling on lands adjacent to South Fort George and are well supplied with, implements, provisions and live stock. Kort Qporui*. B.C. Victoria, B.C. F. V. Burden, Micr. F. C. Green, M*r. Nelson, B.C.. A. H. Green. M|tr. Green Bros., Burden & Co. Civil Engineers, Dominion & B. C. Und Surveyors Surveys of Lands, Mines, TownsitoB, Timber Limits, Etc. • 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 GEORGE P. G. B. BODEKER Land Timber Cruiser Pre-emptions Located. SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C. Estimates Submitted. Ww I The Wright Investment Co., Ltd., have recently opened an office in the Gore and McGregor block, Third street. They specialize in Fraser river farm farm lands, and their holdings are said to be the choicest in that favored locality. Joe MeNamee, the veteran trapper, who for many years has dwelt amidst the furry denizes of the North Fork of the Fraser, was here this week on his annual visit to civilization. His season's catch was a good one, camprising 85 marten, 65 beaver and a grizzly. According to the Ledge, Henry Stege, who recently sold his hotel in New Denver, intends [starting a brewery here. Hank will be royally received in South Fort George. Suds costs a dollar a bottle here, making a beer jag an expensive bahast for the average celebrant. The steamer Chilcotin left yesterday afternoon for Tonoquah Creek, 95 miles up the Fraser. She had a passenger list of 25 and carried 50 tons of freight. The Chilcotin is performing splendid service on the upper river this season, greatly to the benefit of the many settlers located along the waterway. CELEBRATION South Fort George July 1st - 1912 Horse Races, Foot Races, Baseball, Athletic Events $i5oo¥prizes F.C Swannell, P.L.S., with a survey party, leaves today for Fraser Lake from which point he will Work north to beyond Stuart Lake. Later in the season he will make an exploratory trip north of the Findlay river and will report to the provincial government on the possibilities of that vast unsnrvey- ed region. It is expected that the B. C. Express company's new steamboat will be ready early next week for a trial run from the Soda Creek shipyards at to Quesnel. A bunch of fifty beef cattle for the contractors' camps now await transportation from Soda Creek to the upper Fraser. These will go on the (irst iri| of the new boat. The ice cream social held Thursdaj evening in the Presbyterian church wat. a distinctly successful affair. In addition to the delicious refreshments served, an entertainment by locrl talent was greatly enjoyed. Those contributing to the program were Mrs. McElroy, Mrs. Brewster, Miss McArthur, Messrs. Thorne, Lynn, Hancock, Alexander and Senior. Miss Dora Dickson, who has spent several months here the guest of hei cousiu, Mrs. Al. Johnson, left this morning for her home in Vancouver. A wise little bird remarks that Mist Dickson will return in the autumn at the life partner of one of this town'* most promising young men. In singlt blessedness or wedded bliss the populai young lady will receive a hearty welcome back to South Fort Geoage. L. C. Gunn, late G.T.P. engineer, ii locating the Pacific & Great Easten line from Vancouver in this direction. Mr. Gunn spent several years in locating the Grand Trunk transcontinental line from the Yellowhead to the Bulk- ley valley. He has a thorough know* ledge of the topography of this countn and last year completed the initial G. T.P. Vancouver branch linesurvey fron here to Soda Creek. ThiB survey will now be used by the Pacific & Great Eastern, Manufacturers of High-Grade Confectionery ICE CREAM and all kinds of SOFT DRINKS Catering Tobaccos and Cigars FOURTH STREET SOUTH FORT GEORGE r3fi2K2ti.a£ ■*■*■-*.•*. **-*■•*■ *^*^**-.i*..,*.™*.***.<.4^r*\4*>f*.>.+>.4+*'+>'A>'A?.'A»!m>'m!'* Fresh Meats Beef, Mutton E and Veal i \| Seed Potatoes - $5.00 per 100 lbs. jj jj FRESH MEAT and RANCH EGGS our specialty. g | The B.C, MEAT MARKET | R FORT GEORGE AND SOUTH FORT GEORGE Travellers and Shippers to F01*tGe01*ge and New British Columbia Travel in comfort and safety via the Steamer "CMlcotln" the only oak-ribbed steamer on the route; and consign your goods to the care of the "Chilcotin" at Soda Creek, they will be carefully transported to their destination, The Fort George Trading & Lumber Co., Ld. J The Pioneer Operator1*, of Steamboats and Manufacturers of Lumber on the Upper Fraser and Tributaries. The Auto Transit Company Agents at ASHCROFT, B.C. ^*fciF>.^'^^*^*'*^****.v*i»*v****^'-^*52WvW**w^&3*l>'^ A Choicest Seasoned Lumber We have specialized in the Lumber business, which means that we know this business thoroughly, and can give satisfaction by filling orders from a stock of the highest grades. We Make a Specialty of Seasoned FIR Lumber of the Best Class Get estimates from us on all kinds of Building Material. Northern Lumber Co., Ltd. Head Office and Yard, South Fort George. Branch Yard at Fort George. Men s Clothing and Furnishings i K WE wish to draw your particular attention to our stock of Men's Clothing and Furnishings. All our goods are especially adapted^to the needs of this country. General Merchandise While we direct especial attention to our Clothing line, do not forget that we carry a complete stock of General Merchandise-Groceries, Provisions, Boots and Shoes, Hardware and Building Material. We Can Supply All Your Wants at the Most Reasonable Prices Close & Brown Co., Ltd. I It GENERAL MERCHANTS Lasalle and Second Street Soutii Fort George, B.C. i » •»•v. u 55WS1I | 1836 | Assets Exceed Fifty Million Dollars 1 1912 | The Bank of British North America Your money la safer in the Bank than in your houM or in your pocket. It is not tied up. You can get it put at any time without delay. NOTES discounted. Local and Foreign Draft* bought and gold. COLLECTIONS made promptly. Money Orden issued. FORT GEORGE BRANCH: J. MUNRO, ACTING MANAGER The Average Deposit of the Canadian People is $122.00 per Person 1 u,,c.i . A portion of your weekly or t, ...ir j a savings account will soon brine / to *t.'. oe surprised how rapidly $2 deposited eiio.,«. i aake a substantial payment on your Saving money can be m monthly wage deposited you up to the average, p weekly will amount to ei home. CAPITAL AND SVRFLliS, S6.800.00e TOTAL ASSETS, K2,<HMM THE TRADERS BANK H. C. SEAM .(V w«n- cr ■oath Fort 49«Ori* THE BANK OF VANCOUVER Head Offlc*: VANCOUVER, B. C. CAPITAL AUTHORIZED DIRECTORS: M.000,000 R. P. McLRNNAN Esq., President, McLennan, McFeely & Co. Wholesale Hardware, Vancouver, B. C. L. W. SHATFORD Esq., M. L* A. Vice-Pres. Merchant, Hedley, B. C. HIS HONOR T. W. PATERSON, Lieutenant-Governor British Columbia. M. 1. CARLIN. CntiHnlist, Victoria. B.C. A. ISTEL Esq. C. S. DOUGLAS Esq. Robert Kennedy, Now Westminster. J. A. MITCHELL. Esq., Capitalist. Vlotoria, B. O. E. H. HEAPS. Esq., E. H. Heaps * Co., Lumber and Timber; President Columbia Trust Co.. Ltd., Vancou* ter, B. O. J. A. HARVEY. Esq., K.C, formerly ol Cranbrook. B.C., Vaneouver. B.C. A. L. DEWAR. General Maneier. GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED FORT GEORGE BRANCH-F. LIPSCOMB, Manager. 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 cruisersbe- fore 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 Office*: 610 to 624 Metropolitan Bid*., Vancouver,B-C London Office: 6 Old Jewry. . . $1,500,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL,
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Title | Fort George Herald |
Publisher | South Fort George : Northern Interior Printing Co. Ltd. |
Date Issued | 1912-06-08 |
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