MM gl*U*U* #4**IP^» W -* X£6j.jA, »Ji SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1912. $3 PER ANNUM join A. Fraser, M.P.P-, Addresses Public Gathering and Consults His Constituents. The public meeting held in ,he Empress Hotel last Monday at which Mr. John A' Fraser, onc of the district's representatives, in:t his constituents (rom this end of the district and listened to their requirements, wis an enthusiastic and well attended affair. Thu noting was called to order at 9 o'clock bv Chairman P. Campbell, who introduced the speaker in a few Well chosen words. Mr. Campbell remarked upon the signs of progress evinced by the different buildings in which Mr. Fraser had addressed the people of this place since his first meeting, held in Kennedy Blair & Co.'s store; the next, a year later, in the commodious Fort George Theatre, on Fourth St., whilst the recent meeting was held in ono of the town's finest and latest structures, the Empress Hotel. Mr. Fraser opened his address by stating that in the past he had generally had the pleasure of addressing his audiences at this point prior to an election, appealing to them for support, and placing before them the record of the government. On:this occasion, lie continued, the object of his visit was to ascertain the requirements of this important section of his constituency. He impressed upon his audience the fact that the session of the provincial legislature opened On January the 16tb., and that the proper time to secure such action from the government as was desired for the furtherance of their local requirements was during the session. To secure such knowledge Mr. Fraser then asked the chairman to call upon any members of the audience who wished to bring any matters to his attention. Chairman Campbell thereupon asked for speakers. The first response came from a Mr. Jolm C. Kelly a local jeweller. Mr. Kelly was evidently prepared to go thoroughly into his greivances", for lie produced a large and carefully executed map portraying a section of tbe Nechaco River opposite the townsite area here He explained that there were many settlers in the section of the country in which he was a pre-emptor, who, owing, to the fact that they had no roads near their lands, were unable to develop their pre-emptions to any appreciable degree, and would in like manner be unable to market their produce if such produce wore raised by them. •Mr. Kelly showed that he want- Mi a road built in a certain direction from a given point to open up a certain territory. J ™ ''oad, he stated, would be a°o«t six miles in length, and *«iw cost about $300 a mile. After Mr. Kelly's request had «n heard the chairman asked '°F further support of the application from others interested. °everai neighboring pre-empt- «» endorsed-Mr. Kelly's plea, J»d one of these, Mr. Hilbert, ni fi '0rlu»cious. He was one ?■ the first settlers in the parts ^noken, he stated, and he as- w'Dod his grey hairs to worry- , .8 °ver a route of export for "'. 1'roduco. Another com- E T\ Wanted to kn«w why » Aochuoo ferry was placed ro« iVP* the river w»en the au a glvos acdegg to meetB «river near the moutb. The nfolS.Upcnntend(mt> who was W■ ' ,?xPlained that gravel venoM h? river had Precluded C P01.nt to Giscomb road. rv crossmg at, a more con- vajiieht point to (Jiscomb road, the petitioners Ior the Kelly project received a rude jar from the next volunterary speaker, a pre-emptor also, named Hardie. Mr. H'ardie, though small in Stature, proved himself to be a person of strong convictions. He scored the idea of the government -being coaxed into building such branch roads as that requested, saying that in his opinion what was wanted were roads which would serve the majority interests, and not 'door to door" roads. He picked holes in Kelly's map in conteniptous discourse upon the ethics of road building as seen by bimself, and his outspoken opinions created much merriment. He advocated the extension of the Giscombe Portage oad, which work, he stated, would be of assistance to a •Teat number of settlers, and vovild also be of assistance to ■he Indians whe were soon to be transferred from Indian Keserve No. 1 here to the Goose Country reservation which the Giscombe Road would touch. This pre-emptor stated that he was willing to cut a road to his own ranch if there were a main trunk road witbin reasonable distance. The question of a bridge crossing the Nechaco also arose. It was introduced by a pre-emptor from the Chief Lake country who pointed out that a great deal of' productive land remains uncultivated on the north side of the river because there is no means of crossing produce to the market here when the ice is running in the river. Mr. Fraser, replying to these matters, stated that he would endeavor to give his best consideration and use his influence to direct that such work would be done in this connection as would be deemed expedient. He pointed out that a very lucid -reason in explanation of the fact that, more general road work had not been accomplished in this section to date is found in the fact that a great deal of the appropriations last year were used in rushing to completion the road from here to Stoney Creek. It had always been unanimous hereabouts, Mr. Fraser continued, that this road was badly needed, and it had been pushed to completion accordingly. In ^his connection Mr. Fraser took occasion to congratulate General Road Superintendent Moore and local Road Superintendent McNevin on their energetic and capable work on this road. He was further pleased to state that the energies of tine public works department would be directed to the building of roads oh. the other side of tlie. river during the coming fiscal year, and he expressed a belief that the appropriations would be larger than ever before." In the matter of the bridge, the speaker continued, it was a foregone conclusion that this would have to be constructed in due course. He explained that there was the routine of such an undertaking to be ta,ken into,-consideration against the seeming delay. The government engineer must visit the place and survey the locality for the most suitable crossing. Then the speoinl design for the locality must be* created, and so on, so that it would appear that some time must elapse before, the b.iidge could be a completed project. In the.meantime, however, he would see that a small ferry be installed for. winter work. Mr. Fraser drew atisntion. to.some interesting statistics regarding the record of the public works department in this section. This year, he stated, 106 miles of road had been buiit north of Quesnel. The sum of $125,000 will have been spent -before the close; of the fiscal year, ln the past four years there have been built north of Quesnel 556.miles of roads. Mr. Frtiser ststed that he was anxious* to see better communication ^between this place and Ashcrtyft during the winter months. He believes that with the aid of road rollers, similar to those* employed to keep open certain sections of the high road between Quesnel and Barkerville, which is affected by heavy snows, that automobiles would be enabled to.run into South Fort George from Ashcroft all winter long. He stated that before he left Quesnel an auto arrived that had made tbe trip from Ashcroft in 18 hours. Mr. Fraser believes that tha old Cariboo road will be the main route of travel for the next two years, stating that in his opinion the • traffic due over the road in that period will be greater than all the travel which has passed over it since 1864. Chairman Campbell called upon Mr. J. B. Daniell to lay before the member, tbe interesting question of municipal incorporation which is engaging the attention' of the community at this time. Mr. Daniell referred to the movement, telling of the procedure, required by statute, which had been carried out to an advanced stage. He reviewed the negligent attitude of the government towards unorganized communities, pointing out the fact that no assistance of any kind had ever been given for the improvement of this city. He asked that Mr. Fraser should use his influence with the government to forward the work of incorporation when the matter was finally placed before them by the city's solicitors, and he further requested that in consideration of the fact of the government owining and holding one quarter of the proposed municipality which could not be assessed, that Mr. Fraser would endeavor to secure suitable grants for the development of the city, in consistence with their extensive holdings. Mr. Charles E. McElroy supported Mr. Daniell's remarks. Mr. Fraser statod that the matter of incorporation was no affair of his, but intimated that should occasion arise when an area within,the confines of his constituency should apply for a special bill he would be only too pleased "to do his utmost, He volunteered the information that the government readily assisted municipal organization as it removed responsibilities from the central government to the local authorities. He remarked that the only manner in which the kovernment concerned themselves in such questions was to assure themselves that tba taxation receipts would satisfactorily provide for the requirements of the proposed municipality. The meeting terminated after one hour and a half of interesting discussion, and a vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Fraser and Chairman Campbell by the meeting. ' There is some disappointment, although it is not publicly expressed, at the result of the Grand Trunk four per cent, issue of which 38 per cent, was left with the underwriters. The situation may be clearer when the results are known of the Lethbridge and the Moose Jaw issues, both carrying 5 per cent. In London today Christiania is asking for $2,500,000 4 per cents at 96 1-2. Is the credit of ^Canadian municipalities less than that of Norwegian cities? That is what the underwriters are asking. The Fort Geor Extends to its Readers Best Wishes for a BRIGHT, PROSPEROUS AND HOME TEAM HAS EASY VICTORY A large crowd witnessed the opening hoc'.:ey game here on Christmas Day in the big new rink, between South Fort George and Fort George. It was the first game in the series for the Northern Lumber & Mercantile Co.'s cup and was won by South by a score of 5 to 1. Considering the condition of the ice in the first half and the players' lack of condition it proved very good hockey. The playing of Tothill for the visitors and Thrasher and Kinghorn for South Fort George featured the contest, George E, McLaughlin refereed the game in a very capable manner, and his impartiality met with favor from both sides. With persistent practice both teams |should develop considerable class, and before the season is over we can look for championship hockey. The next game is expected to be piayed on New Year's Day at Fort George and a large crowd from here will take it in. The opening game proves that we are to enjoy a series of fine clean sporting hockey. The crowds went to the game in a heavy snowfall and rooted for their sides in lighter vein than the repartee which used to* float across the diamond in the baseball series. G. T. P. SERVICE EXTENOfflWESTWARD A circular issued by the general passenger agent of the G. T. P. railway at Winnipeg a few days ago announces the extension of the train service of the company westward. It is now into the Province, and a daily passenger service is being given from Winnipeg across the prairies and through the Yellowhead Pass to Tete Jaune Cache, which is 1095 miles from the Manitoba capital, thus marking another step in the march ol the Grand* Trunk Pacific to the coast. From Prince Rupert, of course, train service is being given almost daily into Hazelton. Few people realize that there are several branches of the railway in operation in the neighboring provinces,. The circular gives notice of the extension of the mixed train service daily on three of these. From Young, Sasketchewan, on the main line, a branch runs north towards Prince Albert, and is rapidly approaching that northern Sasketchewan city. From Ehmonton Southward ward a line in being pushed down to Calgary, and for some months there has been a train service to Mirror. This has been extended to Trochu. A coal branch of forty-four miles in length runs from Edson, which is a considerable distance west of Edmonton, and on this a daily mixed train service* is given both ways. BOXINC CARNIVAL DREW GOOB The first boxing contest ever held in this place was presented:with considerable: success in the Fort George Theatre on Thursday evening last. For some time prior to the opening of the doors a large crowd had gathered in front of the big theatre, and the attendance waa one of the largest recorded in the annals of the theatre. The contest consisted of two four round preliminaries and a main ten round event. The Marquis of Queensbury's rules governed the contest, with no" "in-fighting" allowed, The final bout brought together George Allan, who has been training in Fort George, and Jack Cronin, a late arrival here, who has been training under Professor Morris, the promoter of the contest. Early in the fight George Allan showed his superior knowledge of the boxing game, and although he was eight pounds lighter than Cronin he forced the fighting, though trying to induce the heavier man to take the aggressive. Cronin is unfortunately handicapped by an injured leg. Allan scored heavily in the second, fourth and sixth rounds, but his best execution was in the final round when he tried hard for a knockout. Allan drew first blood in the fourth round, slightly cutting Cronin's left eye and partially closing it. Both men were bleeding at the nose. Cronin knew little about the fine points of the game but he is a rugged fighter and gave Allan plenty of trouble in the filth and seventh rounds. Allan's best punch was a left hook which he used repeatedly to tho diecomforture of his opponent. Owing to a disagreement in referees the decision was rested in the hands of two judges, Mr. Grav of Chicago, and A. Sheridan, of New York. The two four-round preliminaries wer; both good sporting events. W. McMullan, a local boxer, met " stocky amateur who vl nte ed to substitute for tl e cl uled opponent who fa.le show up. The decision v n aw arded McMillan after four a I rounds. Nelson Howard, late of Lad- -ner, B. 0. versus "Curley" Hunter, of Fort George fought four swift rounds. Howard showed himself to be a clever boxer, using a* crouch and working an effective left punch, but Hunter's aggressiveness and heavier bitting easily entitled him to a decision. Ed. LeBlanch, of Fort George acted as referee, giving excellent decisions. J. E, Doyen has sold his land at Carnaby, the first station west of South Hazelton, to a syndicate of wealthy Victorians for $40,000, it being their intention to subdivide immediately into a town- site. This will be the near town to the famous Rocher de Boule mines, and as it has a fine agricultural country adjacent to it there is a great future in store for the new town. PAGE TWO NORTHERN' VNTERfolpT PWMT\N6 CO. Ltd. j ii BANItU I"N»»I0<NI Unvoted to ttu< Interest! ol Port Qeorge iui'1 tlio I'titire Nortli* t'tii Interior. Subscription $8.00 a your. .1 11 DANIBtiL. Editor. Tiuit our contentions regarding land speculation and its disastrous consequences to the future ol this province arc beginning to bo generally wall-red* is homo out by the frequent criticism of the present laud pouoy of iiie government in publications, The following address by a member of the Vancouver Hoanl of Trade to the Progress Club oi that city is significant of this contention. "Progress and agriculture in thi*- province ore so in-separate- ly allied to ono another as to warrant the subject of a land settlement policy being, in my belief, the foremost and most important with which tho Pro- moss Club has to deal." said Mr. 11. A. Stone, of tho board of trade of tho city of Vancou-j ver. at the fifth weekly luncheon of that organization, hold recently. "1 say foremost because wo not on'y need farm produce, but j we essentially need population,I and oace we have a prosperous farming community, manufacturing industries and those pe-. onliar to British Columbia will; naturally expand. "As to mining, if wo leave I out tho prod-action of coal :uid oo's.o. daring tho past seven years, and until this year mi- nin,: shows little or no increase, "The history of our fisheries' cannot load us to reckon this ;.s ;-. .;_•.-. ekly expanding industry :■■.'.'.':■> -'.-.ii-. -.: ;s evident she har* vest ol tbe Pacific Ocean still ov.s-.s for us an almost un- j toUv-'i.-v. '.rh;".-,;.-'.•a.-e. •Avv;.u'.-.u-.y was Hritish Columbia's fireA industry; long l>»- ruifc ww by direct oKtira - '..v.-.d -.:•. \ ,-vrious pnreinee, and •k't'.'tTS AI**? stii! r.:-AVs of -~.Ark«- ...y .: t -vs* ol :-■,:. ■-■: '. 'gave ■ ■■•• *V~V.7cC OJ ".rv.'• -.'r>-.~ C A 40*- :■■:: > .-*wr.-?ol by ■.toveranent,, «Si fare tbe C P, R 1.L-. -A-::'.** greats too Wttttlt-. f 3*M*^y *.>.,*..».. :-'•■ vc*;--:c-*v-v: »svj 3 .V. .- ; '■:■•:■.■■ -.W.rs s --"' .'C >. i." A'....... . :,: -.;.> - -■-..••■ - v.- .-*• Sii; v,; Vi .-.: :.i'i vizxb$si ... rj-rr. -r,"e - .-•' .;• .tvc c:s. -at-; .-j •*■; 7:*' «'..'. - • .*.• o .•.->.- HNS «tvd 1 ■ i berta and its quickly growing population, with many farm product which our province and climate enables us to grow to greater advantage. "Wo are familiar with the favored conditions of the Ladner and hay; we are satisfied that the fruit industry is growing and we know four millions of vegetables are now produced annually by those fprtunate enough to be* within reasonable roach of a market by road or rail; but how about the general farming industry-eggs, butter, choose, poultry, moats, cattle and grain? Of these staple farm products we produce two and five-eighths millions out of a consumption of about seven millions, or about one third, and this is the lamentable and deplorable fact facing the province today. "The reasons are not far to seek, and may be summed up under three heads. "First, the almost insurmountable difficulties to the individual farmer of clearing and preparing land for cultivation. "Second, the general absence of reasonably economic means which successful fanning is impossible. Thirdly, land speculation. "The first two reasons we are all familiar with. The latter. J land speculation, is the natural result, of the realization of the great development "ah'd expan-1 sion coming to British Colum-: bia. It has turned hundreds of j miles of good agricultural lands i near to towns, possible towns into speculative lots and acre- age, Farmers are neglecting de- velopment. ami watching fori the real estate man (and who can blame them?). Lands in the neighborhood ol coming rail- \ ways are being eagerly bought far speculative purposes, and the lands left, for pre-emption,■: with slight exception, are with-; out bridges, roads or transport- ation facilities, and thus lack those essentials without wfcko tanning cannot succeed. "The" Board oi Trade has therefore come boldly out in favor of covennrtect assis'-aao* to settlers, on broad and practical Lines, by clearing and dra.inir.-j:. or otherwise p-rwdx-, in*, lanes Sox aKtledec:. a^i also {.providing traeACS of :rirs- (Mrtation to reach a =iar-ir: ■*rith produce. 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To continue the good work of road building and the encouragement of railways, both steam and electric, to open up the agricultural lands of the province, "Most of us have been too busy to think about the farmer but'there can lie no question in my mind that the ultimate solid progress of Vancouver, and of the province as a whole, depends more upon what the government decides to do to get settlers on the land and for the farmers that are on the land than all the other subjects put together with which the Progress Club is dealing. "With a steady stream of settlers taking up lands for agriculture, and not for speculation tbe solid progress of British Columbia is absolutely assured, and to this end the funds of the province would be well directed, but to leave matters as they are invites a condition of finan- ial insecurity such as may be hard to realize in these days of prosperity, but which nevertheless exists." THE NORTHERN LUMBER 1 MERCANTILE COMPANY. UMITED W. F. Cook* Geo. E. McLaughlin Ruuel Pede Our Lumber and Merchandise —Stock is Complete— We have an especially good stock of Winter Clothing and Bedding. You cannot afford to overlook our stock of Boots, Shoes and Rubbers when buying. To Outsiders ■^^^■■^.^^■^^^^"^^■^■■■•■■■■■■■•■•■■■■'■■■■■■•■■■■■■■■■■■■■■*' Reliable information {riven on anything in Fort George dii- triet Property looked after. Real estate reference Al. R. SPINES SOUTH FORT GEORGE. B. C. Remember, we hive bad a treat deal of experi ence in outfitting parties for tbe field, and eicel in in this line. Estimates cheerfully given for all material going into your building. OATS FOR SALE. STEAMBOAT OPERATORS. The Lumber & Mercantile Company, ACREAGE FOR SALE Subdivision Lot 483 This property is situated within one mile of the Railway Depot and terminal yards, right across the railway and traffic bridge of the Fort George G. T. P. townsite and Indian Reserve. -It is sfee cba«ss property in tne district and the best bay on tbe market today. BecaoaeitirnstobfteMbhabedpQStof tne E B. Co. ,50 yearsago. Beanie it ina the ftnt selected pre-emption by the early Btftflggn* Because i: is like Stntbeona to Edmonton. westy-Ore foe* Ms when you can get 11-2 acres for rxi a* prac aad vitkis etaeer radios of tbe G. T. P. Depot Calgary, Local Agents^ Roberts, Jones & Willson &Ktb Feet George, &C L HERALD J iiiA ■ rfth' fnw 'tti&SS&z ,--■■*«■ ■■IV-**-* i New York press despatch A 1 t "Leitv Lou s" Roet- 8tftue9 Harry Harowitz, alias C'ti Blood/' "WHUff yr j »naffo Prank Cur- r^itKth^urderoi Sbler Rosenthal were senate elect^ SL prison some time during S^wik beginning January Sh Justice Go« pronounced their doom in the state supreme Tormer Police Lieutenant a F Becker, convrcted for first Lree murder for having m- fited the slaying of Rosen- 3, is also under sentence of d The'four gun men were taken to the court room in the prison „„ by Sheriff Harburger, accompanied by a dozen guards. Each deputy wore a long overcoat and held his hands on a revolver in each pocket. The Bame precautions were taken as the murderers were led through the corridors of the criminal courts building to Justice Goff's court room. The gunmen grinned at the determination of the sheriff and his men to prel vent a demonstration. The display of force, however, was unnecessary, as no move of this sort was attempted. In the absence of District Attorney Whitman, the assistant district attorney moved that the death penalty be imposed. Attorney Wahle, for the defence read wn objections, but these were quickly overruled and sentence pronounced. The sentencing over, each man was removed separately from the court room and rushed to the Tombs. There each was handcuffed to deputies and rushed to the Grand Central railroad station. An entire coach was reserved for the trip Armed men swarmed, about. both inside the car and on the platform. The prisoners showed no emotion on the trip, laughing and joking with each other throughout the journey. "Dago Frank" Cirocifi was the only one of the murderers to thank Attorney Wahle for his efforts in their behalf. He shook Wahle's hand as he was led from the court room. The final appeal, Wahle said, would be filed within a week. 1 WNY SCHEME TO DEVEfOT TOLAS The land adjoining the Kitselas Indian reserve, and about three miles from the old town of Kitselas, consisting of 000 teres, is about to be subdivided into five- acre tracts to be sold only to the actual settler. The land is well- known to all who have travelled «P or down the Skeena, and is conceded to be the very best val- W land on the Skeena from Prince Rupert to Hazelton. The company subdividing it will work on the colony basis and fifty acres will be set aside for an experimental fruit farm, as well as the establishment of a summer hotel, together with some 20 summer wttages, a store, school, assem- Wy hall, and a large bowling ■%. EPostoftce and library! as jell as recreation grounds in the form of tennis courts, croquet sounds and a fine bowling green will also be put in m quickly ss •t is powibie to get the work done, The mountsinstroundKttselaJ •bound in gams and the summers are ideal for the tourist Summit ^ke, 22 miles up the Gold Creek wau, is known to many as one of the best lakes for mountain trout °|the many good lakes in the vicinity. The new retort will be iirectly across the river from the railroad station, connected with a nrst-class fsrry. Occidental QUESNEL B.C. Most modern up-to-date hotel in the interior of British Columbia. New four-storey building. Accommodation for 120 guests All outside rooms—large, well-lighted and ventilated. Steam heated. RATES $2.00 PER DAY UP Weekly and monthly rates on application Wire for rooms Wire for rooms City Livery, Feed & rwSUlG DiStDlCS PROPRIETOR. Single and Double Driving Horses. Saddle and Pack Horses. New Buggies and Thoroughly Reliable Rigs. DRAYING AND EXCAVATING DONE. RIGHT-OF-WAY MEN WANTED Men for cutting right-of-way by the acre, west of Mud River. Good prices. Work all winter. Apply QEORGE HARDIE. South Fort George, B. C. The Little Nugget Cafe Tht mort modern ud best-appointed cafe in Fort George. FIR8T-CLAS8 CUISINE lias. F.C. Nahkwald, Proprietress Cor. HsmUton'and Third South Fost George. Intend Building? r= n 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 Fresh Meats Beef Mutton and Veal Wholesale and retail THEB. CHEAT MARKET FOITfiEOMEAM lODTBrMTfiEuME P. G. B. BODEKER Land Timber Cruiser Pre-emptions Located. SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C. Robert Spinks PMirtmg and Pipttfampag South Fort George : B.C. V. A. Uimwr J. H. Md}MOO§l. rTaariSTOit T. A. Killt. Timbar DatartaMot Gore * McGregor CIVIL ENGINEERS UnaAfanta TlmbarCralaan Ch^B^F^terarisr«i,CT0Ilu< McQrafor BuUdlunTbM Sto^g|. SOUTH FORT A.P.ANDERSON BUILDER and CONTRACTOR Office and Store Fixtures. Hamilton Ave. South Fort George Do you contemplate ►< BUILDING! [( Then invaatltate our wortraamhlp and R ■atovrMtfaaataa tt DANFOITRI I'MNIS B l Hamilton and R Pint ttnati |> Green Bros^ Burden 6 Co. CM ia#n. »»U«i I CbMSanqm Smart af Land*. Warn. TawnaKas, Timbar Ltalta. Bte. CLUB POOL ROOM THIRD AND HAMILTON STB. DAVIS ft FORREST, Props. Smokert* supplies a specialty Four pool tablet Splendid environments MAIL ORDERS We do a large mail order business and guarantee satisfaction. Our stock of general merchandise is large and up-to-date, which enables us to fill all orders quickly. Give us a trial John A. Fraser & Co., Ltd. Front Street Quesnel, B. C. 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 talc. 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. (F n WESIH & WIGGINS REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS Farm Lands, Timber Lands, City Property, Garden Tracts. Fire, Accident and Life Insurance. Acreage-— Garden Tracts HAMILTON AVE. SOUTH FORT GEORGE rsrsss^ J Roberts, Jones & Willson cd IWlUMaWQkkiiNk ItJOStt LJ.ttmSDJMS.Mhr. REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS and ACCOUNTANTS. FOR SALE: Fans Las*. Cries fads. Taker U^Mis«iiaiJm.Vili.Metowil«U. LIST YOUR PROPERTIES WITH US. »--&£i^W TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "E R I N" FORT GEORGE, B. C. Meet: HsssKss htm, Sostt Fsrt Gestfe: Central Atesoe, Fort George, B. C /f= AMERICAN PLAN =^ EXCELLENT CUISINE 5 Corner Hamilton & Third South Fort George, B.C. The newest and most modern hotel in the northern interior Rates $2.60 and $3 Meatus- and weekly rates oa a»- pllcatlea ^ Baat of winaa, liquor, and cliari Albert Johnson. ***•». McGaghran & thorne Christmas Confectionery A complete stock of Confectionery for the holiday season-OUR OWN MAKE. Catering Tobaccos and Cigars HAMILTON AVENUE SOUTH FORT GEORGE \ *ji „,'!■". >»' .'I . ■*• Y _,— PAGE FOUK IMWWM ioji«»i.*i.vi*A*.js.-*Ki Jack Charlson, a pioneer of the Stoney Creek section, and one of the best known men in the Nechaco Valley who has a fine ranch at Nechaco, came into town for Christmas. Mr. Charlson is Post Master at Nechaco. He is registered at the Northern. Dave Hoy, thc enterprising merchant-rancher of Milne's Landing, arrived in town this week from Stoney Creek with a load of 4000ms of beef for Al. Johnson's Hotel Northern. Hoy sold the beef here last week and made delivery by •wiring his ranch to dispatch the shipment, meeting it half way. "Bill" Freeman, generally known as "the river hog" arrived in town for Christinas. His gangs have done huge execution in removing the rocks from the Fraser and Nechaco Rivers, and through his work the steamboat trips will be safer but less exciting. H, McLean, a brother of firewarden McLean of the Quesnel division, arrived in town this week from Tete Jauoe Cache. He walked the entire distance, of over three hundred miles. The Christmas tree for the children, organized by the ladies of this town, was brilliantly illuminated in the Fort Ceorye Theatre last night. The attendance of children was very large over fifty being presented with articles from the big tree. Many ladies and gentlemen were present to enjoy the sight of the infantile enjoyment. Refreshments were served by the ladies to everyone present, and Senior's orchestra provided musical entertainment. John McFee, a pioneer of the Nechaco Valley, is a visitor in town this week. Mr. McFee has not visited South Fort George for two years and is greatly surprised at tho growth and development of the city. Speaking of the right-of-way work to the west of here on which be has been engaged, Mr. McFee says that the slashing is now completed from Fraser Lake to the mouth of Sinkut, a distance of about 35 miles. Amongst the many social events of Christmas week must be mentioned the dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. George McLaughlin to a party of gentlemen at their pretty Fourth Street home. The rooms were taste- lully decorated, and the dinner served to about twenty guests was voted the best Christmas dinner ever partaken of in this community. Senior's orchestra was in attendance and many delightful selections were rendered. Mrs. McLaughlin delight-* ed her guests with several songs. The Incorporation Meeting, called for last Friday evening, has again been postponed until Thursday, January 2nd., in the Empress Hotel. The repeated postpoments have been due to various counter attrattions of the festive season which threat - ned to prevent thorough representation if held as previously announced. Don't forget the date. A "Wanderer's Dinner" is being arranged for by the same gentlemen who gave it last year. NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant Ut Section 3 of thc Municipalties Incorporation A»t the owners of the land within the followim*- dexcribed limits, to wit; within thc limits of Lots 9.13 and 934, Cariboo District, in the Province of British Columbia, intend one month after thc date hereof to present to the Lieutenant-Gover- nor-in-Councll a petition asking for tho incorporation of the said lands as a City Municipality under the corporate name of the City of South Prince George. Dated this 22nd day of November. 1912. J. B. 6ANIEI.L. CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH-lst, 3rd and 5th Sundays in month, Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Evensong and Sermon, 7:30 p.m. Second ana 4th Sundays in month, Matins, 10:30 a.m.: Holy Eucharist and Sermon. 11 a.m.— Rev. R, H, Isaac. Williams, Vicar. KNOX CHURCH-Services every Sunday at 3:30 during winter. Sunday- school at 2:30. C. M. Wright, Minister. FORT GEORGE DRUG CO. PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY ChriStlliaS A superb assortment has _ arrived and inspection is Cards *«. Toilet articles, Patent Medicines Druggists1 Sundries Magazines, Books, Stat ioner K'*'A*'Al'A£'A£'J£'A A ft S'ATAi^ 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 adds to the value of the land North Coast Land Co. Ltd. General Offices: 619 to 624 metropolitan Bldg., Vancouver, B.C London Office: 6 Old Jewry. PAID-UP CAPITAL, $1,500,060. **J ! CLOSE & BROWN CO. LIMITED General Merchants South Fort George, B.C. G. T. P. & P. G. E. Railway Construction Headquarters will be on the Fraser River waterfront, adjoining South Fort George, with the opening of spring. This spells good times in this immediate neighborhood. Buy a Lot this spring while they are cheap, and take your profits in the early summer. Also 2 1-2 acre Garden Tracts close in. Write for details. The Northern Development Company. Limited 403-404 Carter-Co Building VANCOUVER, B.C. ooo JE make a specialty of Fine Commercial Job Printing. Our plant is the most modern in Central British Columbia, and our prices compare most favorably with Coast figures. Your orders will receive our best attention and will be delivered promptly. No job too big, none too small. WE EXCEL IN TWO-COLOR PRINTING. ' The British Columbia Express Co. (Formerly Barnard's Express) Owners and operators of Autos, Stages and Steamboats, extend to both the Oldtimer and Newcomer of the Cariboo district Christmas Greetings and good wishes for a prosperous New Year. 1864, Nearly Half a Century on the Road 1912, saM-,^iaB>aa«aMBMiB*-WB«BaM'amB^aasv 1836 ] Assets Exceed Fifty Million Dollars j 1912] Th. Bank of British North America Tour money Is safer in the Bank than ln your bouse 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 BRANCHi J. MUNRO, ACTING MANAGE! The Royal Bank of Canada With which is united The Traders Bank of Canada INCORPORATED 1869 Capital paid up -.*.--- - $12,400,000 Surplus - 11,400,000 Total Assets 179,900,000 Head Office - - - - Montreal, Qie. H. C. Seaman, Manager . South Fort George, B.C. Fort George Hardware Co. General Hardware and Sheet Metal Workers. All kinds of tin and sheet Iron work done. Camp stoves LASELLE AVENUE Hot atr Furnaces, etc SOUTH PORT GEORGE. Willow River Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Calls It "a Town of Importance," Adding— "The establishment of this new town (on the Fraser and Willow rivers) marks a chapter in tn* development of British Columbia. It is outw?,r. evidence that each day sees, the Grandl™nf[he cific Railway pushing farther west and that u riches of an inland empire are, for the first tm* becoming available. That portion of British toium bia west of the Rocky Mountains and east oi « coast range and drained by the Fraser. NecM» Stuart. Salmon and Willow Rivers, hold the cenjj of ehe stage in one of earth's greatest dramas <• development of Western Canada. Appro**"" midway between Edmonton and Prince K»pw. territory virtually 700 miles long andI 6W w wide will contribute to the upbuilding of this town. ted Do'not delay, Write today for maps and pnn matter, giving fullest information. Pacific Bond & Land Corporation, Lti Joint Owners and Sole Agents (D. L. 788.) 517 Pacific Bid., Vancouver, B.C. Local Representative, L. M. Bower.
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Title | Fort George Herald |
Publisher | South Fort George : Northern Interior Printing Co. Ltd. |
Date Issued | 1912-12-28 |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0344784 |
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