VOL. 3,_NO. U. -,.) '"Zj-Z .';•' - ZZ' - Engineers and Contractors Now Established Here SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1912. $3 PER ANNUM. District Engineer George Wase, of the Grand Trunk Pacific, and staff of seven men, arrived last evening from up-river and will be at once establish headquarters at South Fort George. They expected to be located here for at least two years, or until construction is completed from the east and west. Mr. Wase is well known to a number of the early residents here, having been in charge of the railway's first surveys. George Hardie who has a contract for clearing a hundred miles of right-of way commencing six miles east of here and extending west, arrived last evening with a gang of men. With him came a barge carrying twelve tons of supplies. Additional barges and men are expected to arrive daily, and within the next few weeks two or three hundred men will be at work on this right-of-way contract. Mr. Hardie has established his main camp on Observation island, just above this town. McGoffin & Berg, contractors, have now a camp a short distance below Willow river. Yesterday they landed a large quantity of supplies and equipment from the barge fleet now in regular commission from Tete Jaune Cache. Sten Lund, whose contract is east of here, came down last evening in his gasoline launch in company with Mr. Oline, his purchasing agent. They leave for the up-river camps again tomorrow. They report good progress being made in the initial stages of grade work, and are increasing their working force daily, Mr. Lund purchased a valuable piece of business property during his visit here last week, and it is understood the erection of his three-storey office building will be commenced shortly. Grading camps are now located all along the right-of-way from Tete Jaune Cache to Fort George. The transportation of supplies which delayed work to a considerable extent in the earlier part of the season owing to low water >n the upper river, is now going forward steadily by means of barges and rafts. Within the Past week several of these rude craft, each carrying twelve to nfteen tons of supplies, have come trough from the head waters w'th little or no delay in the canyon and rapids. During the past week the water has risen considerably, due 10 the melting of the glacial ice ot the northern tributaries, and navigation has been greatly aided ln consequence. The heads of the several contracting firm8 recently arpived „ raakmg this town their headquarters. U j8 reportefJ that J"»n a few days buildings will ^erected on the Grand Trunk J^ite, on the Fraser river, J accommodate the staffs of the Jrent departments of Action. When the northern end of the G. T. P. townsite to the southern limits of South Fort George, will be given up to the docking of river craft engaged in the carrying of supplies and building material. Among this week's arrivals, from up-river points is Dr. L. E. Evans, Grand Trunk Pacific physician. Dr. Evans is no stranger to Fort George. Seven years ago he was through this country with one of the railway company's first survey parties. He has visited the district on several occasions since that time and has made several investments in farm lands, He also owns a block of land adjacent to the Grand Trunk Pacific townsite. Dr. Evans pays a warm tribute to the business men and citizens of South Fort George. "You have a body of wideawake people here," he told the Herald, "and your influence will be enormous in the building up of the city destined to grow here." Dr. Evans will establish his headquarters in this town, While his professional duties for the railway company must of necessity take up a large part of his time, he hopes to be able to devote some attention to his prop-, erty interests in the district. con- on the t,j„ •"."","■ ""«> works 2^gh-level bridge is under haiTu • differentcontractors ve their camps in full opera- tion w»e entire waterfront from SERVICE EXTENDED TO SKEENA CROSSING Word has been received by W. E. Duperow, general agent of the passenger department of the Grand Trunk Pacific, that the railway commission had granted the company permission to operate trains over the section of line reaching from Vanarsdol to the Skeena Crossing, and arrangements will be made to take immediate advantage of the opportunity which has been sought by the officials of the line for over a month. The first train over the line left Prince Rupert last Saturday and marks a new era in the history of the construction of the G.T.P. Ever since last autumn trains have run only as far as Vanarsdol, and the difficulty of getting into Hazelton has been accentuated with floods on the Skeena during the past few weeks. The trains will now run right to the Skeena Crossing, where, instead of having to buck the current for many miles, the river will only have to be crossed and passengers will be carried by stage the remaining 16 miles to Hazelton, The road construction over this 16 miles is progressing rapidly and will be awaiting the the completion of the bridge during the latter part of the season. Trains will run from Prince Rupert to Skeena Crossing every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. William Ewing is en route here with thirty-two head of beef cattle from the Chilcotin country. Local butchers are kept busy supplying the increasing demand for fresh meat, TO BUILD A FOURTH TRANSCONTINENTAL Backed by capital totalling over $45,000,000 and with almost unlimited resources on which to draw, Mr. J. M. King, an English promoter and capitalist, who has been interested in railroads for the past ten or twelve years, and who has built roads through East Africa, India and Somalieland, is in Edmonton investigating conditions which it will be necessary to meet in the construction of a fourth transcontinental railroad. The London and Dominion Trust company, of which Mr. King is president, has already investi- ijated the requirements |of the country through which the proposed line will run and has had engineers estimate the difficulties which will be experienced. The announcement of the construction of the new road was made by Mr. King last week. Work will be started on it this summer and rushed forward with all possible speed. Mr. King, accompanied by Mr. Williams, 'he engineer who will be in charge of the construction of the line, will leave for the north in a few days to learn at first hand the nature of the country in the Peace River district. Unlike the transcontinentals which have already been built, the new road, according to Mr. King, will be started in the middle of the continent and built eastward and westward at the same time. Fort McMurray will be the starting point of the main line although the first work will be done on a branch line from Edmonton to Fort McMurray, the main purpose of which will ] be to bring the building materials to the scene of operations. Westward the line will be built as far as Peace River Crossing within the next two years. Eastward the line will run to a point on Hudson's Bay and later from thence to the Atlantic ocean, Provision for numerous extensions are made in the Dominion charter which the company nelds. The work which is planned so far is only the 1,500 miles stretch from Peace River Crossing to Hudson's Bay, and the branch line from Edmonton to Fort McMurray. It totals 1,500 miles of road at an average cost of $22,000 per mile, making a total estimated cost of $33,000,000. The terminus on Hudson's Bay has not been decided, but the company is prepared to spend four million pounds sterling in making it, and the Pacific harbor, two of the best harbors in the world, < When the road from Peace River to that point is completed it is the intention of the company to organize a fleet of steamers of their own plying between the terminus of their road and European points. Believed Indian Outlaws Are West of Fort George The local police yesterday received notification of the theft of two horses' from Thos.Blench's stable, a few miles up the Fraser Lake road from Blackwater. On Thursday two strange and suspicious-looking Indians were seen near Blackwater. They were heading in a northerly direction and on being observed and accosted took to the dense timber in evident haste. They both carried rifles and small packs, Many in the district are inclin- to believe that the two Indian murderers- and outlaws, Moses Paul and Paul Spintlam, are working their way northward to avoid the keen hunt now being COUNTY COURT Judge Calder opened the sit- ofthe County Court here this morning, Two small debt cases made up the list before the court. Hamilton v. Hofercamp—The plaintiff sued for an account of $107.50 alleged to be due since 1908 for board and lodging. Judgment for $87 with costs was given for the plaintiff. Jas. Murphy, of Ashcroft, for the plaintiff; E. J. Avison, of Quesnel, for the defendant. Hamilton v. Smith—Plaintiff claimed $161.00 for goods furnished. Judgment delivered for $112.00 and costs. Jas. Murphy for plaintiff; N, Montgomery and E. J. Avison for defendant. Mr. James Murphy, the well- known Ashcroft lawyer, is here on professional business. This is Mr. Murphy's first visit to the capital of New Cariboo, and he is agreeably surprised at the size and business activity of this two- year-old town. He may decide take up residence and practice his profession here. ILLINOIS CAPITALISTS HERE A party of Illinois capitalists arrived by Thursday's boat and are being shown over the district by Mr, R. R. Walker, local repre sentative of the North Coast Land company. The party includes Messrs. Chas. <J. Oliver, N. C. Fisher, O. L. Prohaska, A. C. Wilde. M, H. Fisher, Chicago; T. P. Chester and Hiram Crist, of Champaign, 111. THE NEW STEAMBOAT The new river steamer, the "B.C. Express," is expected to arrive early next week from Soda Creek on her maiden trip. She was given government inspection yesterday and emerged with flying colors. The new boat is built especially for the up-river trade and is the most powerful of her kind on the river. She is 140 feet long, four feet shorter than the B.X., and a few feet wider; beam 28 feet; horsepower, 265; passenger capacity, 150, and freight capacity 110 tons. She is fitted with electic lights, The boiler is a Yarrow, 350 lbs. pressure. Captain Bucey will be in command. Other officers are: First mate, F. A. Waller; chief engineer, R, Denniston; second engineer, E. Meen; purser, S. Murel. Her first trip will probably be to Tete Jaune Cache. prosecuted for them in the Chilcotin country, and that they are responsible for the theft of the Blench horses, From the lower country comes the word that no trace of the outlaws has been seen for about two weeks, although a party of fifty men are scouring the country for miles around the scene of the murder of Constable Kindness. The provincial police authorities have been notified of the belief now prevalent here that the outlaws are working north in the possible hope of joining Gun-a-noot, the Hazelton Indian outlaw, who for three years has eluded all attempts made to effect his capture. Mrs. Brawn left last week for New Brunswick, having received a message informing her of the serious illness of her mother, | The "Chilcotin" left yesterday with a large cargo of lumber and contractors' supplies for the camps near Willow river. WORK ON NEW HOTEL WILL START MONDAY Work will commence Monday on the new hotel at the cornerof Fourth and Hamilton and no time will be lost in rushing the building to an early completion. With all railway construction companies making South Fort George their headquarters, this town promises to be the busiest spot on the entire western section of the transcontinental. Hotel accommodation is right now taxed to capacity. During the next few weeks when construction will be in full swing along the Fraser contiguous to the town, the need of additional accommodation is certain to be felt. Messrs. Warcup & Nicholls' new hostelry will do much to relieve this increasing demand. The new hotel will have 40 rooms. W. B. Dean is the builder. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Joyce, of Quesnel, were visitors here this week. Percy Pinker, a pre-emptor living east of the Fraser, suffer ing from a painful abscess on the hip, was operated on today by Dr. Lazier. He is recovering rapidly. Mr. C. W. Grain, government agent and court registrar Barkerville, is at the court sittings today. Mrs. Grain accompanies her husband on her first visit to the northern metropolis. Mr. J. K. More, government road inspector, is spending some time in the district. He announces himself as well pleased with the progress being made on the new roads under Mr. McNevins superintendence, He leaves Monday for the Nechaco valley and Fraser Lake. It is reported on what appears to be good authority that the railway being built from Edmonton to Dunvegan on the Peace River by J. D. McArthur, is the Great Northern enterprise to connect the G.N. main line with the Peace River. A line is projected and is now being surveyed from a point in eastern Montana through Swift Current, Sask., to Edmonton. \ ) x It i 11 iVA •i i \ •' tan ».' , v *: * ; t«i '•• .• I" ' V i' ll. * £ I i. .* fr i v I.,'' 1,.; .■!» ■f mi •*-* ,« k 11 •".ft z' \. 91 7 Pi •v PAGE TWO THhi MUU" -jIjwiwd liunvt*-> | lM *. FORI GEORGE PUBLISHED BY THE NORTHERN INTERIOR PRINT1N8 CO. Ltd. J. 1. DANIELL PRESIDENT Devoted to the interests of Fort Oeorge and the entire Northern Interior. industrial chaos recently enacted IN THE MATTER of theC^™.*-. ... ,. ,, , ,, n A"** o"-f IN THF. MAllfc/K OI in the vicinity of Yale on the C, J. B. DANIELL. Editor. LANDS ADMINISTRATION. There is a rumor current about town that the Minister of Lands, Hon, W. R. Ross, will be among our visitors next week. Should the report prove true, everybody will be pleased to ascribe the purpose of the visit to a desire on the part of the minister to acquaint himself with local conditions and the operation of the land policy in this district. As petitions and requests have been made repeatedly to the government for some modification of that policy in regard to government reserves and the insufficiency of a pre-emptors's record as a warrant for settlers to undertake the improvement of their pre-emptions, it is probable "the minister will secure a first-hand knowledge of the facts and determine the remedy later. It is about time the government overcame the necessity of recalling records issued to pre-emptors, and entailing the consequent hardship on settlers of having to move off land on which they had already made considerable improvements including the construction of buildings. We entertain the hope that Mr, Ross will appreciate the advantage it would be to this district to have the reserve extending on either side of the Fraser river to the Alberta boundary opened for settlement. With railway construction now progressing in that siction, a market is offered for all produce available. There is 'little of this, however, as the land is not open for any purpose, With whatever disfavor the pre-emption of land may be regarded, it still seems the best way to settle the vacant lands of the crown. If these lands be sold no doubt a handsome sum will be realized which will assist in carrying out the big railway projects and opening up the country. But if settlers must buy the land from big companies, who will be the chief purchasers from the government, it is useless to anticipate much rapidity in agricultural development of that part of the district. Of the present provincial cabinet the Premier and the Minister of Public Works have already visited Fort George, and when the Minister of Lands returns to his department we trust the advantage of his trip to these parts will accrue to the people in a measure calculated to remove some of the present difficulties which militate against the settlement and development of this district, N. construction. We promise the order of foreign agitators known as "I Won't Works" a warm reception should they attempt to spread their pernicious doctrine of lawlessness here. At the same time the representative bodies of this town will stand by the workers for a square deal and a peaceful adjustment of any differences that may arise. We do not anticipate any justifiable dissatisfaction in the G, T. P. camps. From our own knowledge and from the opinions expressed by those of the workers we have come in contact with, they are receiving good treatment and fair wages. The law-abiding industrial class will receive a warm welcome to the town, but the disturber, the bootlegger and the tinhorn will find this climate decidedly unhealthy should he attempt to ply his trade in South Fort George. Act; and IN THE MATTER Cooke, Peden & Company, Li.uited. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Cooke, Peden & Company, Limited, will at the expiration of one month from the first publication hereof apply to the Registrar of Companies for approval ot change of name from Cooke, Peden 4 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 for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the Northwest corner of Lot 4201 and marked C. McElroy's Northeast corner, thence south 10 chains, thence west 40 chains, thence north 80 chains more or lesB to the Nechaco River, thence following the said river southeasterly to the point of commencement and containing 140 acres more or less. Arthur Charles Egbert McElroy. May 6th, 1912. jul20 During the next three or four years the town of South Fort George will be the centre of all the railway construction activity for this district. Events of the past week ond the statements of railway contractors guarantee this. We wonder if the citizens of this town have a full realization of what this means. We all agree that the growth of the town will be remarkable; the evidences of this in the form of new business places and residences are seen on every hand. By steamboat, barge, canoe and raft the mighty Fraser is bringing scores of people every day— prospective investors, homeseek- ers, mechanics, laborers—each with the object in view of bettering his condition in the vast, fertile empire now being opened up by the national transcontinental. Each newcomer will find here the object of his quest. In no other part of this continent could they find equal opportunities for remunerative investments, or could they hope for better returns for their labors. THE UNDESIRABLE. Speaking to the assembled business men at the banquet given the railway builders last Friday evening one of the extractors sounded a warning note to the citizens in general. He spoke of the "won't work" element who follow construction camps and make it their business to incite unrest and lawlessness among the workers. An equally sndesirable class were the human vultures who prey upon the weaknesses of mankind and swindle the worker out of the fruits of his labor. The contractor advised the citizens here to see that such undesirables were kept on the move. The advice is well worth heeding. We want no repetition of the disorder and The appointment of E. J. Chamberlin to the G.T.P. presidency recalls the time when he walked into the arms of opportunity, After the G.T.P. had acquired the Canada Atlantic, Mr. Chamberlin went to Mexico, where he built a railway and managed it. While he was there, Frank Morse suddenly resigned as general manager of the G.T.P. The late C. M. Hays, a year ago, told a reporter the circumstances. ' 'I was absolutely dumbfounded when the resignation was handed in," he said. ' 'The necessity for a big man right away was great. As I sat at my desk, wondering how I was to get out of the difficulty, my secretary brought me a card 'Edson J. Chamberlin.' 'The very man,' I said to myself. Mr. Chamberlin had merely come in on a friendly call on his way though Montreal on a holiday. I offered him the position, and he was the most surprised man 1 ever saw." The Ottawa Free Press claims to have authority for the statement that the King's birthday honors which in all probability will be announced on June 20 will include the Right Hon. R. L. Borden, Hon. Richard McBride, premier of British Columbia, and Hon. R. P. Roblin, premier of Manitoba. The Free Press also states that a couple of chief justices and one or two lieutenant-governors will also be included. Robert Spinks Painting and Paperhanging — -— i- • —•—- South Fort George : B.C. TENDERS 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 the 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 Prescriptions a Specialty Fort George Drug Co. MDAA1TC bytne Dest DUUAi} authors. A large shipment just received Toilet articils, Patent Medicines, Magazinei.,Books. Stationery, . Toilet Articles. Druggists Sundries The Little Nugget Cafe The most modern and best-appointed cafe in Fort George. FIRST-CLASS CUISINE Meals - SO Cents 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. WRITE FOR INFORMATION TO N. C. Jorgensen. P. 0. B*» 21. Ssslh Fort Gesrie, I. C, Satisfaction guar- Watch Repairing «* C. H. DAVIE Send articles by mall to Fort George, B.C. 1 The New Goods Are Here! A Our New Stock is now on display—the finest ever brought to this country. Every line is now complete. Our Prices Are Still the Lowest Hardware Groceries Boots and Shoes Clothing Builders' Supplies <( RUSSELL PEDEN ft I I A W. F. COOKE f. Northern Lumber Co., Limited | |j Store, Office and Lumber Yard, South Fort George | ^.W*!**P/xWW5&2,BWWJKW>S?J*/23JB^&5B^K^BJBWW3B^&W J*/W.-i City Livery, Feed & Sale Stafol Ae I. A. WHITE, (S§ PROPRIETOR. 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 OEORGE. DONT BUY ON PAPER We don't ask you to purchase South Fort George teta by making a pencil mark on a townsite plan—You would be safe in so doing, but if skeptical COME TO SOUTH FORT GEORGE Investigate Our Proposition 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 rom mrOBMATION TO 172 Hastings Street, Vancouver, B C , or the resident agent, g. e. Mclaughlin Fourth Avenue, South Fort George '4 Occidental Amm__ ft 3 Hotel kc l Most modern up-to-date hotel in the interior of British V^ Columbia. m New four-storey building. Accommodation for 120 guests fj All outside rooms—large, well-lighted and ventilated. Steam heated. 2 a / RATES $2.00 PER DAY UP Weekly and monthly rates on application Wire for rooms Wire for rooms E. L. KEPNER, Proprietor *& ... HAZELlun nuDi IS NOW CLOSED After a three days' struggle before the railway commission at Ottawa, the celebrated Hazelton station site controversy earner to a close on the 7th inst. and judgment was reserved. No decision will be handed out by the board until Acting Chairman Scott and Commissioner Mills, who left while the case was in progress for Nova Scotia, have returned to the capital and have had time to read the evidence. When the hearing of the case was renewed Engineer Walker of the Grand Trunk stated that it would be quite possible to build a station at South Hazelton with the proper curvatures and grades. There were many stations in eastern Canada no more favorably located than South Hazelton, as, for instance. Renfrew and Arnprior. Chief Operating Officer Nixon, of the commission, wanted to know whether the Grand Trunk did not divert much of its traffic from the Canada Atlantic division because of the grades and curvatures at Renfrew and Arnprior. The witness, however, would not admit this, and thought the curve at South Hazelton could be straightened out and the ..maximum G.T.P. grade maintained at an additional expenditure of $20, - 000. Mr. Cauchon, civil engineer of Ottawa, stated that in his opinion the necessary engineering work at South Hazelton might cost $200,000. Mr. Smellie, acting for the applicant Kelly, then summed up. He read correspondence to show it had been the desire of the G, T.P. originally to build a station at New Hazelton, and stated that engineering difficulties plainly precluded South Hazelton as a station site. He desired confirmation of the board's first order. Mr. Thompson, representing the mine owners and lumbermen of the district, stated that New Hazelton was the most acceptable shipping point for them, and was followed by Mr. McKay for the settlers of Ellison, the original townsite, who argued that the interests of his clients be not forgotten, Mr, Lucas, of Victoria, representing the old Hazelton board of trade and the residents of the old town, argued that the best interests of all parties concerned would be served by the issuance of an order to erect the station « South Hazelton. iitNfcKAL UirUKRlAllUN ORGANIZE TO PitOMOTEJMMIGRATION An influential corporation is being formed by the Duke of Sutherland for further extension °f his ideas in promoting and ex- fending the settlement of Britishers under improved conditions. The corporation which, will be under the presidency of Sir Wil- "am Whyte, will be controlled by some of the most prominent men ln Canadian affairs. All profits above a small interest will be used for enlarging the sphere of the movement, A large tract of land near Fort ^orge, recently purchased by the Duke of Sutherland and now being colonized by Scottish farmers, will become a part of the scheme. rhe Chateau Laurier, Ottawa's new two million dollar hotel, was JPened on June 1st. Sir Wilfrid laurier was the first to sign the reKister, leading two hundred °™er opening day guests. The notel 1S a part of the G, T. P. Astern. There are a great number of town- site properties on the 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, 2610 and 2507. The South Fort George townsite, the Dusiness and residential centre of the district, is situated on Lots 933 and 934. The Hudson's Bay property anc Lots 931 and 932, generally known as the "Bird Addition" are not as yet on the market. The area Bub- divided, and either owned or sold on the profit sharing plan hy the Natural Resources Security Company Ltd., totals about 1800 acres. This concern has been responsible for such development as may be found today on a small portion ol Lot 938, the smallest of their subdivisions. Their townsites are located on a high jack-pine flat. The soil is gravelly, and, generally speaking, will not produce domestic vegetation. There are no wells on the townsite, owing to its height, and water must, be brought trom the river. Tbe South Fort George town- site is a very much smaller area. It totals about 150 acres, and is situated on the lower benches ol the Fraser River, which is navigated by the largest steamboats throughout the open season. The Nechaco River townsites are not regular ports oi 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 tbe 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. The Late John Houston, the veteran frontier newspaperman, established his paper at South Fort George in its earliest days. Tbe town contains over two- thirds of tbe entire population of all the inhabited townsites. 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 ball, bakers, confectioners, two churches, drug store and restaurants. It is Ibe terminus ot 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 sawmilllng operations. Tha headquarters ot the Northern Lumber Co. merchants and sawmill operators. It is close proximity to the Government buildings, and is situated ln 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 witb tbe 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 ot poplar with scattered firs. The foregoing resume of the town- sites here will give the reader some idea ot tbe respective merits ot botb townsites. The Fort George Herald has no affiliations with either of the exploiting companies whose interests appeal 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 growth ot development created by independent inltative. If they desire to sell they should list their properties with one of the IocaI realty operators, who are constantly recording handsome profits for investors. Lots in the townsites ot the Natural Resources /Security Company depend tor their value on their proximity to that portion ot their property along the waterfront at which they are trying to centralize their development. At that point the townsite company 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 purchaae 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 ottered tor habitation. The market has been dangerously flooded already, and bearing this in mind the careful Investor will not venture his funds In any townsite that can not actually claim the active 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 ln value by Independent enterprise, they had better await the sale of the O. T. P. property or Intending settlers can obtain 1KU acres ot land by pre-emption. There are large tracts ot land open for alienation by pre-emption only, in this district. The land is capable of raising good crops ot garden produce, bay, 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 truit growing country until tbat branch ot 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 tor 160 miles south and 315 miles north of this point. We believe that the best way to secure a i good pre-emption is by engaging the services of one af the reliable locators, who make a business of locating the settler. Some ot 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 tor pre-emption and the best means of obtaining information thereof, on application. Building materials are at band in large quantities. The local mills have about three million feet ot lumber in the yards, in preparation for the spring. Lumber costs from |35 to $75 a thousand teet. 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 ot about $15. Travel in tbe winter Is by sleigh. The express rate In the summer is 12J cts, per th. The winter rate 20cts. Tbe summer Freight rate is 6centa, and the winter rate llcents per lb. The cost of living may be gaged by the following scale of prices now prevailing. This rate 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 lb. 3ugar 14 cts. tb. Ham 35 cts. Ib. Bacon 40 cts. lb. Beans 15 cts lb. Rice 15 cts. lb. Dried Iruiti 25 cts lb* Overalls sell for $1.26 a pair. Meat 18 cts. lb. Meals in the hotels, however, cost but 50 cents each. The banking Interest charged here is ten per eent. Employment ln 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 ot townsite properties. Farm laborers are not in demand as yet. There is no railway work here up to tht present, but during the next season and thereafter laborers may reach the grade trom this place, that Is, after next June or July. Wages range from $4 to $7 a day, according to the class of labor. Prospectors will find practically a virgin field for their explorations The whole district has every indication of being highly mineralized. The Place The Store CHURCH SERVICES. ST. STEPHEN'S-Services next Sunday: 8.30, Matins and Litany; 9, Holy Eucharist (sung); 8 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 P.A.Landry J.H.McGrboor J.F.Temm.eton T. A. Kelly, Timber Department Gore & McGregor CIVIL ENGINEERS British Colombia Land Snrveyora Land Agents Timber Oulsom Chancery Chambers, Langley Street, V1CTOIUA, B.C.. P.O. Box 1S2, Phone 684. McGregor Building, Thin! Street, SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C. ija^^^-^^^a^a********^ Do you | contemplate | 53 1 •1J» 9) Then in- g 1 budding? s-ssi 9 manahiD and set our estimate, ft a Contractors * Builders. K 4 Hamilton and Pint K ftTH SPRIN everyone wants something NEW. Try this store for the best the market affords. We are showing a particularly nice line of Prints, Ginghams, Muslins, atins, Sateens, Silks, Etc. If your storekeeper has not got it, try Quesnel's leading merchant Front Street Quesnel, B. C. Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention. 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. tr 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 Only one - $55 575 ACRES of land suitable for subdividing, mile from town. Price, per acre TEN-ACRE Garden Tract, close in, per acre $150 o Roberts, Jones & Willson a EDWARDROKRTSiKihnhUk. E.E.JONES. I.].SElWfN-WILlSON, Aatto. REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE AGENTS, AUCTIONEERS, VALUATORS and ACCOUNTANTS. FOR SAIL Farm Lank Garden Tracts. Timber limits. Mineral Claims. Valuable town lots. LIST YOUR PROPERTIES WITH US. nfev^i^'ic' TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS "ERIN" FORT GEORGE, B. C. Offices: Hamilton Avenue, South Fort George: Central Avenue, Fort George, B. C f 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 and weekly rates •■ application Vi Hflrit of winm, I iii hum and cigars Albert Johnson,r>-*». J BRITISH COLUMBIA EXPRESS :— COMPANY =========== Bond for a folder OPERATING Autos Steamboats ■anaforafoldor \ Stages 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 | Head Oflice: Ashcroft, B.C. ■<t •% i •! FreWi. con»l«*nod to at/aamer at Soda crook will be promptly forward*!. PAUb ruun BIG TIME PROMISED FOR DOMINION DAY The committees in charge of the Dominion Day sports h ave completed their program, and the bigjrest day in the' history of New Cariboo is assured all who come to South Fort George on July 1st. Commencing promptly at 10 a. m. the list of events will run throughout the day. Keen interest is being manifested in many of the athletic events and several local athletics have already gone into training. Perhaps the greatest interest centres in the baseball between the locals and Nechacos, the winners of which will play ofl with Quesnel for the retention of the Carney cup for this season. Present indications are that each team will be backed with considerable coin in their struggle for the trophy. The day's festivities will wind up with a big dance in the Fori George theatre in the evening. A competent and enthusiastic committee is in charge of the dance arrangements, A handsome prize is offered for the best lady waltzer. Following is the list-of events already arranged for with the prizes to be awarded successful competitors. If time allows, further additions will be made tc this list: 10 a. m. Trapshooting, Fort George vs. Soutl Fort George. 1. Throwing the Baseball, 1st $10, 2nd $5, 3rd $2.50. 2. Broad Jump, $10, $5, $2.50. 3. High Jump, $10, $5, $2.50. 4. 100 Yards Dash, $15, $7, $5. 11.15 a. m. 5. Horse Race (free for all), $25, $15, $10. 6. Pony Race, $25, $15, $10. 7. 200 Yards Race, $15, $7, $5. Apt ernoon Program, 1.30 p. m. 8. Hurdle Race, $10, $5, $2.50. 9. Boys' Race, under 14, $10, $6, $2.50. 10. Sack Race, $10, $5, $2.50. 11. Fat Man's Race (over 190 lbs.) $10, $5, $2.50. 2.30 p. m. Baseball game vs. South Fort George. 4.45 p. m. 12. Canoe Race, $25, $15, $10. 13. Putting the Shot, $10, $5, $2.50. Entrance fees for all events except Nos. 9 and 11 will bo ten per cent, oi the first prize. Five entries or no thin money. All entries must be made before 10 a.m on morning of July 1st. T1IC — CLUB POOL ROOM THIRD AND HAMILTON STS. DAVIS & FORREST, Props. Smokers' supplies a specialty Four pool tables Splendid environments Fort Gconre, B*<!* F. P. Burden. Mer, Nelson, B.C., Victoria. B.C. F. C. Green, MKr. A. H. Green. Mgr. Green Bros., Burden & Co. Civil biiiteri, Dominion & B. C. Land Surveyors Surveys of Lamls, Mines, Townsites, Timber Limits. Etc. 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 GEORGE P. G. B. BODEKER Land Timber Cruiser Pre-emptions Located. SOUTH FORT GEORGE, B. C. Estimates StmMiTTRn. POSSIBILITIES OF PEACE RIVER COUNTRY Mr. Harry Myers, a well-known journalist, whose love for the unknown, the unexplored and the unviolated mountain forest ano stream carried him into the heart of the Peace river country last summer, has a glowing account both by word and pen for the beauties and possibilities of the northern land. Mr. Myers, who was north about twenty miles beyond Grouard, a thriving town in the h*-art of the district, rich in agricultural produce and mining products is optimistic of the great future for northern part of the province. In speaking oi Grouard Mr. Myers states that it has, for almost a century, been the most important point in the whole of the country north of Edmonton. For generations it has been the shipping point to which all roads of the northland converged, and it was here the great fur companies and traders chose as the headquarter? of their operations. Now that the frontier has been pushed back the eyes of the whole world have been attracted to the Great Peace River country. CELEBRATION South Fort George July 1st = 1912 Horse Races, Foot Races, Baseball, Athletic Events $1500lNPRIZES Manufacturers of High-Grade Confectionery ICE CREAM and all kinds of SOFT DRINKS Catering Tobaccos and Cigars FOURTH STREET SOUTH FORT GEORGE ^^-^^-r^-r^/^%-^^ ><A>fA> *fA> /A>-fA> fA>-fA> •f-*fc>/A><A*>*A> <A> <•*■><*< Beef, Mutton g and Veal j FresL Meats jj Seed Potatoes - $5.00 per 100 lbs. I jj FRESH MEAT and RANCH EGGS our specialty. ' g I The BC. MEAT MARKET f i FORT GEORGE AND SOUTH FORT GEORGE g &3&5B WWJW3W3*K3*WK •!•••£ WJ'KWS&S&Wt"'" L Travellers and Shippers to FOltGeO-Tge and New British Columbia Travel in comfort and safety via the Steamer "Chilcotin" the only oak-ribbed steamer on the routo; 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 Operator* of Steamboats and Manufacturers of Lumber on the Upper Fraser and Tributaries. The Auto Transit Company Agents at ASHCROFT, B.C. .**.»A>-A»*ANWA"A»'A"*I."J Men's (Ming and Furnishings i i i I i 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 s i A I Close & Brown Co., Ltd. I l GENERAL MERCHANTS ,a Lasalle and Second Street South Fort George, B.C J Z^4^*^*^4'CT4^n9i'm^i^n*t%T*vT*vT*vT*Kr*vr4^iKnvn .'»>•.▼, JR % | 1838 | Assets Exceed Fifty Million Dollars | 1918 | The Bank of British North America Your money is eater In the Bank than in 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 BRANCH: J. MUNRO, ACTING MANAGER The Average Deposit of the I Canadian People Is $122.00 per Person Saving money can be m 4a a hum', A portion of your weekly or monthly wage deposited j ..ar > i a savings account will soon bring you up to the average, a : y ju *, oe surprised how rapidly $2 deposited weekly will amount to cnocg- f rrake a substantial payment on your UmAL AND SURPLUS. S6.800.000 T0TAUSSEIS, SttJN-M THE TRADERS BANK . Math fort OeOrse H. C. BEAM A « w»t- er THE BANK OF VANCOUVER Head Offle*». VANCOUVER. B. C. CAPITAL AUTHORIZED DIRECTORS: •9.000,000 R. P. McLENNAN Esq., President, McLennan, McFeely & Co. Wholesale Hardware, Vancouver, B. C. L. W. SHATFORD Esq., M. I,. A. Vice-Pres. Merchant, Hedley, B. C. HIS HONOR T. W. PATKR.SON.Lieu- U'nant-.iovernor British Columbia. M. Vi. CAR1.1N, CmirtnllKt. Victoria, B.C. A. ISTEI- Esq. C. S. DOUGLAS Esq. Robert Kennedy, Nc •? Westminster. , i. A. MITCHEI.U Esq., Cnpitu..-.. Victoria. B. 0. '■ • , E. H. HEAPS, Esq., E. H. Heaps & Co., Lumber and Timber; President Columbia Trust Co.. Ltd.. Vnnoou- ver, B. C. J. A. HARVEY. >■... K.C. formerly ol Cranbrook. B.C.. Vancouver, B.o. A. L. DEWAR. General Manager. GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED FORT GEORGE BRANCH-P. LIPSCOMB, Manager. I Choicest Seasoned Lumber i ti ---------------------------- >A ^ We have specialized in the Lumber business, which means 2 5 that we know this business thoroughly, and can give satis- fl B faction by filling orders from a stock of the highest grades. $ f We Make a Specialty of Seasoned FIR Lumber of the Best Class jj )? Get estimates from us on all kinds of Building Material. - t Northern Lumber Co., Ltd. * Head Office and Yard, South Port George. Branch Yard at Fort George. FARM LANDS IN CENTRA! BRITISH COLUMBIA. ~~ Fort George District. Nechaco Valley Bulkley Valley Skeena Valley In every case our lands were carefully inspected by expert cruisefsbe- fore we purchased THE ORAND 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: 819 to 624 Metropolitan Bldg., Vancouver. B.C London Office t 9 OM Jewry. ~T" T . 91,900,000. PAID-UP CAPITAL, .'■ffm.t^^.rm ■ - -*- *"**-M—
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Title | Fort George Herald |
Publisher | South Fort George : Northern Interior Printing Co. Ltd. |
Date Issued | 1912-06-15 |
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