Array . HE NICOLA HERALD Vol. 5, No. 12. B It Legislative Assembly MERRITT, B. O., FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1909. $2 a Year. DISPUTE SETTLED DIAMOND VALE COLLIERIES FAIR TO ORGANIZED LABOR i ('��� Misunderstanding Between Company and Men Cleared Up���Diamond Drill Working���Mine May Start Next Week The disagreement between the coal miners and the Diamond Vale company has been amicably settled, as was predicted in last week's issue of the Herald. On Friday last T. C. Brookes, district representative of the U. M. W. of A. was delegated by the men to interview the management as to the real reason for the closing of the mine. Manager Browitt explained to Mr. Brookes that the mine would have been closed temporarily anyhow whether the walk-out for pay had occurred the previous, week or not. He said that coal already shipped had been sidetracked owing to dullness of the market just at present, and further stated that the mine had to be repaired, new cars built and more track laid before operations could be resumed. Mr. Browitt declared that no discrimination of any kind was thought of, and said that when the mine was reopened the same men were welcome to go back to work if they so desired. As a result of this interview notices were posted up Friday evening declaring the Diamond Vale Collieries fair to organized labor, and the ban was lifted from the diamond drill operations which were resumed the first of this week. The Herald is informed today upon good authority that operations will very probably be resumed at the Diamond Vale mines next week. Lampreau Gets Two Tears Joe Lampreau, who was arrested by Constable Clark a few weeks ago for breaking into the cabin of Steve Edwards and H. W. Fessler at Rockfordj near Stump lake, a few weeks ago, and stealing a number of articles, was found guilty at Kamloops county court on Wednesday of last week. Judge Calder passed sentence upon Lampreau, giving him two years and two months in the penitentiary at New Westminster. Mr. Turrill, of Hedley, has accepted a position of night watchman at Middlesboro collieries. Mr. Turrill, who is the father of Mrs. Donald MacPhail, of Nicola, has purchased a lot from Wm. Voght on Granite avenue, upon which he will shortly erect a dwelling. For the present he is having a tent shack erected, and expects his family to join him in a few days. B. P. Little, formerly superintendent of the Diamond Vale mines, has been in the valley the past few weeks looking over his coal lands and endeavoring to secure options for the Nicola Valley Development Co., a new company of which he is at the head and in which considerable Seattle capital is invested. This concern purposes doing prospect work on an extensive scale. S. Tingley, of Ashcroft, leads a syndicate which is negotiating for the purchase of a large tract of land in the Bonaparte Valley, between the junction of Cache Creek, and 20-Mile House on the Cariboo Road. It is said that options have already been secured on practically all the ranch properties, which occupy this part of the valley, and that the others will probably be secured at an early date. If satisfactorily completed, the deal will represent a cash investment of something like $250,000.-Kamloops Standard. LOCAL NEWS Frank Steele left Tuesday on a week's trip to the coast. J. A. Menzies left Tuesday on a business trip to the coast. W. H. Gray's sawmill at Lower Nicola started operations this week. The ladies' guild meets Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Tutill. We regret to announce the serious illness of P. Thibadeau with pneumonia. Robt. Clark and R. H. Winny, of Nicola, were visitors to Kamloops a couple of days this week. Joseph Collett and Al. Robson were down from the former's Stump lake ranch Sunday and .Monday. Wv Jones has secured the contract of building the five cottages for G. B. Armstrong on Nicola avenue. Messrs. Hyland, Mayhew and Marshall are busy on their contract of moving the meat market building. Anglican church services will be held Good Friday by Vicar J. Thompson as follows: Canford, 11 a.m.; Merritt, 3 p.m.: Nicola, 7.45 p.m. The Kamloops football team has reorganized. Here is a chance for the Merritt and Middlesboro teams to take on something easy. What ? H. Priest was at Nicola Monday tak- a number of photographs at R. H. Winny's ranch. Several head of Mr. Winny's pure bred stock faced the camera. Steve Edwards and "Shorty" Fessler have returned from the Lampreau trial at Kamloops and are rusticating in the coal metropolis for a few days before leaving for their Stump lake prospects. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs.W.A. Dodds, of Aspen Grove, was baptised in St. John the Baptist church, Nicola, Wednesday afternoon of last week by Rev. J. Thompson. Name, Duncan Robert. F. Keffer, consulting engineer of the B. C. Copper Co., of Greenwood has been in Merritt the past week. Mr. Keffer is engaged in making a report on the properties of the Diamond Vale Collieries, Limited. Wm. Mclntyre, who left Tuesday with the Conservative delegates to the Bridge, has gone on to the Boundary country and will probably visit the coast before returning. He expects to be away about ten days. . W. H. Armstrong, general manager of the Nicola Valley Coal & Coke Co., and Mr. McLean, one of the directors, of Vancouver, were looking over the company's property Monday and Tuesday. Mr. McLean was accompanied by his wife. Jas. Williams, who has been working in the local mines for the past year or so, left Tuesday for Victoria, where he has obtained a good situation. Jimmy is an enthusiastic footballer and a lover of all good sport, and will be greatly missed in the camp. R. A. Cannon, of Seattle, arrived in the metropolis Wednesday in connection with the removal of the dredge at Granite Creek to the coast. The dredge will be brought out by Dan. Munro as soon as the roads in Granite section are in proper condition and will likely be loaded at Merritt. The following registered at Hotel Merritt during the past week:���J. W. Newman, B. P. Little, W. S. Wotten, J. S. Matthews, T. W. Allice, R. D. Douglas, W. Teetzel, P. Dunahue and T. L. McFarland, Vancouver; R. B. Berks and A. C. Roberts, Victoria; J. B. Haddad, Nicola; F. Keffer, Greenwood; H. A. Dunn, Calgary; N. W. Fessler, Stump Lake; R. A. Cannon, Seattle. OF LOCAL IMPORT FORM A CENTRAL CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION Saturday Sunset Gives Merritt Boost on the Ooal Town's Method of Conducting Celebrations��� Sunday's Football A meeting of Conservatives of this riding was held at Spences Bridge on Tuesday evening for the purpose of organizing a Central Conservative Association for Yale district, the object being to simplify matters in keeping in touch with the local associations. The latter will be amenable to the new organization, which i" turn will be under the provincial association. The delegates from this section were as follows: Merritt���Wm. Mclntyre and A. Jackson. Coutlee-H. S. Cleasby and S. J. Solomon. Middlesboro-F. Shields and W. G. Murray. Mammet���F. Hyland. Nicola and Aspen Grove���H. H. Matthews, Dr. Curtin, S. Kirby, A. H. Owen and G. R. Bates. CORRESPONDENCE. Where They Do It Up Skookum Saturday Sunset: "To witness one of the most typical and characteristic celebrations of Victoria Day, a person should not fail to be in Merritt, B. C. Merritt has the habit of observing that holiday in a manner which might be emulated by many other places with profit and the sports which are essentially, of the West are none the less enjoyable on account of their breezi- ness and variety. It might not be a bad idea for those in this city who desire to spend the holiday advantageously to get together and arrange for a special train. Not only would they witness sports unique as they are interesting but they might also be able to catch a glimpse of one of the most wonderful and productive valleys in the province. Merritt is celebrating Victoria Day this year with two days of sport. The first day will be devoted to athletics and the second day, Tuesday, May 25th, to horse racing, with a grand ball on the evening of the 24th. The celebration is being conducted under the management of the Merritt Athletic Club, of which G. B. Armstrong is president, and the committees which have been formed embrace all the prominent men in business and social circle* in the town. Middlesboro Wins The football game between Merritt and Middlesboro Sunday morning was rather tame from a scientific point of view, but was an excellent practice match. The Middlesboro side got the best of it by two goals to one. In the second half, when all the goals were scored, some ginger was put into the game. The lads from the gully had the heavier team and their work showed the result of more thorough practice than their opponents. Following was the line-up: Middlesboro���Goal, Hallman; backs, Strang and Bone; half-backs, Walker, Williamson and Fairfield; forwards, McMillan, Lenord, Logan, Mc- Clymont and Ward. Merritt ��� Goal, Richardson; backs, HunterandS. Poole; half backs, A. Poole, Lawson and R. Thomas; forwards, J. Williams, Slater, Howes, Higgins and Fairfal. Another game will be played Saturday evening at 6 sharp on the Middlesboro grounds. A typographical error occurs on page four of this issne in the local re S. S. Thornton. The word' 'daughter'' should be substituted for "sister?' To Ihe Editor The Nicola Herald: Dear Sir.���Kindly allow me space in your noteworthy paper to congratulate you upon your endeavor to arouse the citizens of Merritt to the need of better sanitary conditions. I refer to your plain and sensible editorial in last week's number. I am sure that most of the water in the town will soon be unfit for use if precautions are not taken in the manner you suggested. I would like to see the health authorities take the matter up, for I have lived in camps where typhoid epidemics took place and would be very sorry to see one in Merritt. Thanking you in advance for your space, I am, very truly yours, ���A Subscriber. SIWASH IS KILLED A Useful Pamphlet The Ashcroft Journal is to be commended upon the excellent booklet it has published, entitled: "Ashcroft, the Gateway to Northern British Columbia." It is handsomely illustrated and is replete with information in concise form regarding the Cariboo district and adjoining country. It shows the easiest and cheapest way of gaining access to the northern country and contains table of distances, map, etc. The pamphlet should prove very useful in attracting the attention of would-be settlers and others desiring information upon this section of British Columbia. A Handy Handbook We are in receipt of a very useful handbook on British Columbia, issued by the advertising department of the C.P.R. The booklet, which is illustrated, contains a fund of information as to the natural resources, advantages, climate and possibilities of this province. It deals with the industries of farming, lumbering, mining, fruitgrowing and fishing in a brief butincer- esting and comprehensive manner. The land and mining laws are dealt with in simple form. It also gives a short description of the leading cities and towns and contains a fine map of British Columbia and part of Alberta. This handbook will do much to advertise the banner province of the Dominion and is just the thing for anyone desiring information concerning B. C. It may be obtained gratis upon request to W. T. Robson, advertising agent for the C. P. It., Montreal. Another exciting game of baseball was played Sunday, Thom and Brennan being the captains. A great deal of improvement was shown in the playing over the week before. Charlton and Curtin, of Nicola, and Neil, of Middlesboro, joined in the fun and greatly assisted the practice. Charlton was in the box for a couple of innings and showed a line of curves and drops that prove he is no novice as a southpaw. All he needs to make his twirling a mystery to the average batter is more practice to gain control. The boys are all gradually getting into shape to make a winning nine for Merritt in a few weeks' time. Brennan's sluggers won Sunday's battle by a score of 19-12. J. P. Boyd, late of Golden, arrived in Merritt Friday to take charge of the Diamond Vale Supply Co. 's store, E. G. White, the former manager, having disposed of his interest in the business to T. J. Smith, and gone to Lower Nicola to live on his ranch. The company has transferred its stock from Coutlee to Merritt and Mr. Boyd is getting all the first-class stock in ship-shape in the old Herald building on Quiichena avenue. The opening takes place on Saturday, when a big reduction sale will be put on to last one week. Mr. Boyd is an experienced mercantile man and customers to the new store may be certain of satisfaction in every way. Mrs. Boyd is expected to arrive shortly. THROWN FROM HIS HORSE WHILE UNDER THB INFLUENCE Oultus Frank's Head Strikes Tree and He Passes Instantly���J. Bean Was Witness to Tragedy���After Booze Purveyor A fatality occurred at the Sullivan creek Indian reserve, near Quiichena, about three o'clock Monday afternoon, whereby a Siwash, known as Cultus Frank has crossed the divide to the happy hunting grounds. It seems that a party of four or five Indians were riding along the road pretty well primed with square-face gin or red-eye booze when the horse mounted, by Cultus Frank stumbled and the rider was thrown from the saddle, striking his head against a tree. He died almost instantly. The accident was witnessed by Jos. Bean, the hide and fur buyer, who was. driving a team about twenty-five or thirty yards behind the bunch of intoxicated Siwashes. We understand that no inquest will be held, but the authorities are endeavoring to locate the man who supplied the liquor to the Indians. It is said, that a white man named Bradford has been living on the reserve for some time and making a business of procuring, bug-juice for the ever-iii.ivst.y oiwash. Greenwood Mines Not Closed The B.C. Copper Co.'s mines did not close on April 1st as was generally expected. J. E. McAllister, a leading official of the company, in an interview said: "The smelter and mines will continue to operate without any change. This, reversal of determination to close down is a result of telegraphed instructions from New York. The.improved outlook for copper is the reason for change of plant. Notices posted a few days ago announcing the closing down for April 1st were torn down." This announcement is of first importance to Greenwood and the province generally, for 400 men on the payrolL are directly affected. The news of the closing down had caused a bad impression in the district. It is expected that the improvement of the copper market may cause development in other quarters. James J. Will Fight That James J. Jeffries is preparing to announce terms upon which he will meet Champion Jack Johnson is a fact, according to friends of the former champion. It is intimated that Jeffries will demand 75 per cent for the winner and 25 per cent for the loser, that the fight take place on American soil and that it shall not be fought before next November. How Bill Miner Bsoaped A remarkable return has been laid on the table of the house at Ottawa by Hon. A. B. Aylesworth in regard to the escape of Bill Miner, the road agent, from New Westminster penitentiary. The return which was asked for by J. D. Taylor, one of British Columbia's new members, shows beyond doubt that the celebrated train robber escaped through the conniving of officials. The most interesting section of the whole voluminous page return is the account of an interview Instructor Geo. McKenzie had with Bill Miner a short time previous to his escape. This interview tends to bear out the story that it was the C. P. R. which secured Miner's escape in return for his surrendering to the company certain Australian bonds valued at fifty thousand pounds sterling. ��� THE NICOLA HERALD THE NICOLA HERALD L. G. LOBSINGBR, Publisher. Published Every. Friday Subscription, in Advance, 82 a Tear Merritt, B��C., April 2, 1909. EDITORIAL NOTES. __ !-T. Of late the business men of Merritt hayejbeen complaining of the great inconvenience they have to put up with owing to the lack of a chartered bank branch in the town. Although the Bank of Montreal at Nicola gives every satisfaction, it is too far removed, being about eight miles from the coal metropolis, and the special trips which have to be made to this institution when occasion demands cause annoyance, delay and expense. Last week, for instance, "change" was at a premium in the camp. Besides other checks, the big pay at Diamond Vale depleted of cash the strong boxes of nearly every merchant and hotel man in town. Consequently, several hurry-up trips had to be made to the bank at Nicola. In more than one instance overdue accounts are still unpaid because the business man could not' 'break the blue" on the spot. This is certainly aggravating to said business man. In a camp such as this where some 300 men are paid monthly by bank check, it works a great hardship not to have banking accommodation right in the town��� from the standpoint of the wage- earner as well as that of the business man. Of course the chartered bank is bound to come to Merritt before long, but the merchants and others are earnestly discussing ways and means to hasten its arrival. Some think the branch at Nicola should be removed to Merritt, this being the centre of commercial activity! for the valley and a town that is rapidly growing, with the brightest of prospects before it. I i i Jack London, the author, who som^tinie ago started on a cruise around the world iu the 40-foot yacht, Snark, for the Cosmopolitan magazine, U a physical wreck in the South Jseas, and is compelled to abandon his long trip to return to California to recuperate. Lovers of this popular writer (who was once a' professional hobo) will regret that continued illness has prevented him from accomplishing a purpose which promised to furnish him with such excellent material for future stories. last fall. It is whispered that an increase of salary for the position goes with the appointment. The Niccla Herald is a philanthropic institution alright, but we can't afford to send out the paper for nothing, so we ask you to be good enough to send in your arrears of subscription���which, you will kindly remember, should be paid in advance. The correct thing in ladies' Easter lids this year is a creation that resembles a peach basket. And now, of course, some would-be punster will rise to remark that this is quite appropriate as the hats will adorn the heads of "peaches." President Taft is doing a popular stunt right off the reel. After the first of January next the United States will inaugurate a one-cent postage rate for all domestic letters. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the Estate of Jesse Ooutlie, deceased. Notice is hereby given that all persons having any claims against the late Jesse Coutlie, who died on the 14th day of January, 1909, at Merritt, B. C, are required to send by post prepaid or deliver to the undersigned solicitor herein for I. Eastwood and A. Fyall, executors of the will of the deceased, their names and addresses and full particulars in writing of their claims, and the nature of the securities, if any, held by them. And take notice that after the 1st May, 1909, the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the persons entitled thereto/having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice. Dated 22nd March, 1909. M. Li Grimmett/ Nicola^ B. C, Solicitor for the executors. $1000 BUYS A well built new frame house containing 4 good rooms, barn, woodshed, about 1 acre of land. Quarter of a mile from railroad station, near to stores, post- office, church and school. APPLY Nicola Valley Land Co., COUTLEE, B.C. GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL KAMLOOPS The nearest hotel to the railway station The only convenient hotel for travelers. Good rooms, good table, good liquors. Two large sample rooms. Good stabling in connection. W. DOBSON PROPRIETOR Department of Mines. COAL MINES REGULATION ACT. Notice op Examinations. NOTICE is hereby given that Examinations will be held for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class Certificates of Competency,1 under the provisions of the "Coal Mines Regulation Act," at Nanaimo, Fernie, Cumberland and Coutlee, on the 6th, 7th and 8th days of April, 1909, commencing at nine o'clock in the forenoon. The subjects will be as follows:���1 Grand Central Hotel Ashcroft, B.C. Everything up to date. Best cuisine in town. Bar supplied with the best wines, liquors and cigars. When in Ashcroft stop at the Grand Central. GEO. WARD, �� PROP x&- =3n:= ^M METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET NIOOLA, B. O. The choicest of Beef, Mutton, etc., always on hand. Fresh Fish, Eggs and Vegetables. T.HESLOP, First Class Candidates. Second Clash] Candidates, If you believe in your town, boost it along; if not, get out and make room for a "live one" who is willing to play the game. Don't expect that you can sit back and leave the pushing and the pulling to others and then sneak in on the prosperity which may attend their endeavors. If you want your town to grow and develop and expect to grow and develop with it, you will have to get in and do your share of the drill: A growing town has no room for a chilly-hoofed grumbler. Come put of it���and boost with the others;,' , . . ,. ������ u Mining Act and Special Kules Mine Gases. Ventilation. Oeneral Work. MineMachinery. Surveying. Mining Act and Special Rulen. Mine Oasei. Ventilation. OeneralWork. Thibd'Olass Candidates. Mining Act and Special Kules. Mine Galea and General Work. tittle WilH'e'S rate is at last settled. In other words, W. W. B. Mclnnes, the youthful veteran of many a political battle, is to be appointed to the vacant county court judgeship of Vancouver, made vacant by the death of Judge Cane Application must be made to the undersigned not later than Saturday, March 27th, 1909, accompanied by the statutory fee, as follows:��� By an applicant for First Class Examination $10 00 By an applicant for Second Class Examination 10 00 By an applicant for Third Class Examination 5 00 The applications must be accompanied by testimonials and evidence stating, that:- (a.) If a candidate for First Class, that he is a Brithh subject and has had at least five years' experience in or about the practical working of a coal mine, and is at least twenty-five years of age: (b.) If a candidate for Second Class, that he has had at least five years' experience in or about the practical working of a coal mine: (c.) If a candidate for Third Class, that he has had at least three years' experience in or about the practical working of a coal mine: (d.) A candidate for a certificate of Competency as Manager, Overman, Shiftboss, Fireboss or Shotlighter, shall produce a certificate from a duly qualified medical practitioner showing that he has taken a course in ambulance work fitting him, the said candidate, to give first aid to persons injured in coal mining operations. Dated at Nanaimo, B. C, December 18th, 1908. By order of the Board. FRANCIS H. SHEPHERD, . Secretary. GRAND HOTEL (Cor. Nicola Ave. & Garcia St.) NOW OPEN FOR BOARDERS First-Class Accommodation. Newly Furnished. MRS. C. HOGGAN, Proprietress. W. H. GRAY (R. M. Woodward's Sawmill.) BUILDER and CONTRACTOR ROUGH & DRESSED LUMBER SASHES DOORS SHINGLES MOULDINGS LOWER NICOLA, - B. C. WM. COOPER GENERAL CONTRACTOR Plastering, Brick, Stone, Cement Floors, Sidewalks, Foundations, etc. Work promptly and neatly executed. MERRITT, B.C. The Nicola Herald, Two Dollars. COUTLEE HOTEL COUTLEE, B. C. <>>���<�� The Gateway to the Nicola Valley Coal Fields STRICTLY FIRST CLASS Dining Room Unexcelled TRY OUR DINING ROOM and SATISFY YOURSELF The Bar is Stocked with the Highest Grade Goods and we Make a . Specialty of Fancy Mixed Drinks. COLDWATER HOTEL WM. McINTYRE, Proprietor First-class Accommodation. Best of Cuisine. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. MERRITT, B. C. NIOOLA VALLEY MEAT MARKET MBRRITT, 33. O. DEALERS IN Prime Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Pork and Ssusage, Poultry, Hams and Bacon, Fresh Fish CATTLE BOUGHT AND SOLD BY THE CARLOAD I. EASTWOOD, Mgr 'MERRITT FOR LOTS AND ACREAGE IN THIS, THE COMING TOWN OF THE INTERIOR SEE H. S. Cleasby, s Coutlee or at Nicola Valley Meat Market, Merritt, every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon DRIARD HOTEL NICOLA, B. C. S. KIRBY, - Prop. Under new management and personally supervised. Cuisine unexcelled. Hot and cold baths. Every accommodation for tourists and those desiring to spend a week-end h^NiqQla,. Finest hunting' and fishing; guidep, ftorses, etc., always oh hand. THE NICOLA HERALD CHIPS FROM THE BLOCK I \ A Line-up on What is Doing in Near-by Districts and Throughout British Columbia Generally Vernon has organized a football club. Kamloops is to have a Canadian club. Rev. J. H. Lambert, of Vernon, is dead. The Balmoral hotel in Phoenix is for lease. Revelstoke is to have a new sash and door factory. The Prince Rupert Empire is advertised for sale. The G.T.P. townsite at Prince Rupert embraces 24,000 acres. Penticton fire laddies will give a fancy dress ball on April 12th. Vancouver led all Canada in increased bank clearings last week. Prince Rupert now has a daily newspaper, known as the Evening Bulletin. The mayor of Kamloops now gets a salary of $1000 and the aldermen $240. Real estate to the extent of $50,000 was turned over in Kamloops last week. The tidy sum of $308 was cleared at the annual hospital ball at Vernon last week. Kelowna and Penlicton will punmel each other in a football game on Good Friday. Revelstoke city council has subscribed $90 towards the B.C. Anti-Tuberculosis Society. The Creston Review advocates a Sunday mail delivery. But what about that preacher ? J. Ritchie, of Summerland, purposes placing on the market some 2000 acres of choice fruit lands. The Canadian Bank of Commerce have opened branches at Warner, Alta., nsar Lethbridge, and at New Alberni. Kamloops is to have a Marathon dance immediately after Lent. Longboat will not be present owing to a "run"' on his time. Ore valued at three dollars has been found in good quantities on the Kim- berley mine just southeast of Kamloops. An extensive deposit of coal has been found just west of Midway according to a Greenwood despatch. It is a five foot vein and of good quantity. W. O. Young, who has bonded a number of Kamloops mining properties, will be in that city in a few days, and a revival of operations is anticipated. The Edenbank Creamery Co. of Chilli waclc has distributed over $57,000 profits from last year's operations. This is much "butter" than was anticipated. Evidence of the revival of mining in the Kootenays is afforded by the fact that the old Silver King mine at Nelson has been re-opened, after being closed for two years. With a trunk full of cups, medals and trophies won in various skating meets in the east, O. B. Bush, the one-armed speed skating wonder of Vancouver, arrived home last week. . Lowery and his Ledge have made another hike. The paper has been published at Greenwood for the past two years, but is now ground out at Nelson "for the benefit of mankind." Mrs. John Grocott, of Nanaimo, may die as the result of burns sustained through lighting an alcohol lamp. The unfortunate woman and her husband had just arrived from Alberta. Edward Humphries, an old Cariboo pioneer, died at the provincial home at Kamloops last Friday evening. He was 83 years of age and came to the home from Soda Creek four years ago. Vancouver public schools will be provided with telephones. And now the blushing schoolma'am will not be so liable to get mixed in her dates. "Alright, Reggie, the Orpheum goes!" Chairman Mabee of the Dominion Railway Commission predicts that Vancouver will have 500,000 people in twenty years. Surely he forgets that Joe Martin has gone to England forever. The editors of the Penticton Press and the Keremeos Trumpet are in a wrangle as to which town is the worst for "knocking." Get together, gentlemen, and See which of you has the biggest "wallop." Pupils of .the Kamloops high school are having a debate this (Friday) afternoon on the subject of local option. The girls will take the side of the temperance crank, while the boys will look at the question from the booze artist's point of view. Four hundred Doukhobors will come to British Columbia this spring. They will go to Robson, where land was purchased last year by Peter Verigin, and will build houses and clear land on which they and other Doukhobors to follow later will live. The body of Louis Bunnell, of Nak- usp, who disappeared about two months ago, was found in a cedar stump on the McDougall ranch where he was employed. It is presumed that while slightly demented he wandered away from his cabin and crawled into the stump where he was found frozen to death. R. E. Williams, of Telkwa, the largest town in the Bulkley valley, has some fine specimens of grain grown in that country on exhibition at Vancouver. There are three varieties of barley, three of oats, four of wheat, besides native red-top grass, standing more than five feet high, timothy five and a half feet, and clover four feet. Col. Robt. Stevenson, the well-known prospector and frontiersman, has returned to Princeton after spending the winter at the coast. In the early days of Seattle Mr. Stevenson was offered 50 lots for $500 in the section where the Butler hotel now stands. When the colonel was informed that this property is now worth one hundred million dollars he simply exclaimed: "Whew!" NOTICE la hereby given that thirty days after date I intend to apply to the superinteu dent of provincial police, Victoria, B.C., for a retail liquor license for the Commercial hotel at Nicola, B.C. Charles A. Leonard. Nicola, B.C., March 5th, 1909. SATURDAY OPENING AT THE NEW STORE Come and see for yourself BARGAINS never before offered in Merritt LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES of which we have a splendid assortment DRY GOODS AND SMALLWARES Men's Clothing If you have not already bought your Suit for Spring be sure and see these we are offering. Sizes 36 to 40. You can't save money easier. SPECIALS IN MEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES GROCERIES AND HARDWARE GARDEN SEEDS IN SPLENDID VARIETIES SALE CONTINUES FOR ONE WEEK Next door to Coutlee's Livery. Be sure and see us. You'll not be sorry Diamond Vale Supply Co. Merritt General ��� :5tore: i JUST ARRIVED A FRESH SUPPLY OP GROCERIES, HARD WARE, DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES ALSO A CARLOAD OP FLOUR AND FEED. A splendid stock of Doors, Windows, Shingles and Building Material. ALL OUR STOCK IS PERFECTLY NEW. j GIVE US A CALL AND BE CONVINCED. j. A. MENZIES, Prop. Merritt, B.C. Bank of flontreal Capital, $14,400,000. Rest, $12,000,000 Head Office: Montreal. Sir Edward Clouston, Bart. Vice-President & General Manager. Savings Bank Department. S'SSSS^t bEZS BANK MONEY ORDERS ISSUED AT THE FOLLOWING RATES : $5.00 and under 3c. Over $5 and not exceeding $10 5c. Over $10 and not exceeding $30.. 10c. " $30 " " " $50..15c. These ORDERS are PAYABLE AT PAR at any office in Canadi of a chartered Bank (Yukon excepted). They form an excellent method of remitting small sums of inone;. <��� i; h safety and at small cost. NICOLA BRANCH A W. STRICKLAND, Manager. N. PETERSON GENERAL BLACKSMITH Here's where you get First-Class work done at Moderate Prices. horseshoeing"! specialty. All kinds of Carriage work and Wheel-Wrighting promptly executed. MEEEITT, IB. O. Victor Safes, BEST ON * j* THE MARKET Guaranteed Absolutely Fire-Proof. If you are in need of the best, write to E. G. PARNELX, agent, P. O. Box, 880, Vancouver, B.C. MERRITT LIVERY AND FEED STABLES A. J. COUTLIE, Proprietor. Saddle Horses, Single and Double Drivers supplied on short notice. First Class accommodation for Horses. Everything New and First Class. Express meets all trains. BUGGIES FOR HIRE. ��� --*�������"-' '���--���IW'.f- THE NICOLA HERALD LOCAL NOTES Boost for Victoria day. Now for some April showers. One week from today will be Good Friday. John Ovington left on Tuesday for the coast. Edf Cousins was down from Mammet lake district on Saturday. The fool-killer could have made a good clean-up Thursday morning. Archie McMillan, of Middlesboro, left on Thursday for Waterville, Wash. Look over your stock of stationery, then place your order with the Herald. Kamloops assize court sittings will be held on Tuesdey, May 11th���civil and criminal. Wm. Everson returned Friday from a few weeks' visit to Ashcroft and other main line points. F. J. Lumsden, secretary o"f the Diamond Vale Collieries, spent a couple of days in Merritt last week. Wm. Marshall left last Saturday for Vancouver, after being employed at the mines here for over a year. \ Don't forget the Jeweller at Nicola. Your repairs will be promptly attended to at coast prices. J. B. Haddad, Nicola, B. C. On account of people persistently leaving open his gates, Fred. Lindstrom announces that his well will be private after May 1st. All sorts of writing paper, envelopes, business and visiting cards, etc., can always be obtained at the Herald office, either printed or plain. S. P. Gow, brickmaker, left last Thursday for Nicola, where he will engage in the manufacture of brick and lime for local parties.���Princeton Star. There is no better or greater index finger to the business interests of an up-to-date town than the advertisements of its merchants in the local weekly publication. Bert Irwin is assembling material for his new house and expects to have it ready for the early summer rush, says the Princeton Star. Surely Bert has not forgotten his obligations to the Merritt bachelor club. The boarders of the Grand hotel gave a smoker Saturday evening. Quite a number from Middlesboro were over. Forschner's famous refreshment was served and an evening of song and mirth was greatly enjoyed by all. Lodge Hall to Let First-class lodge hall in central portion af the town can be inspected and applications made at the Herald office. H. PRIEST, Photographer MERRITT,'- - B.C. DAN. FRASER BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRER Work promptly and neatly executed. Nicola Ave. MERRITT, B. C. NOTICE. To Whom It May Concern: This tirst day of March, 1909, the firm of Shivel & Grore, general merchants of Lower Nicola, B.C., have dissolved by mutual consent and have been absorbed hy S. J. Solomon & Co., of Coutlee, B.C. (General Merchants). All accounts owing ths firm of Shivel <v Grote are now due and payable ��f S J. Solomon & Co.'s store at Cc.utlee, B.C. Signed, A. W. Giiote. J. E. Shivel. HENRY'S NURSERIES FOR THE SPRING TRADE: Tested Stock���Seeds for Farm, Garden or Conservatory���from the best growers in England, France, Holland, United States and Canada. HOME GROWN Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits Fertilizers, Bee Supplies, Spray Pumps, Spraying Materials, Wire fencing and gates, Cut Flowers. 140 Page Catalogue Free BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL CARDS M. L. GRIMMETT, LL. B. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC. Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal. NICOLA, B. C. WM. RILEY General Blacksmith Horse Shoeing a specialty. NICOLA, B. C. _A._ O. B1- C10URT NICOLA, No. ��m, A.O. F., meet* / second nnd 4th Thursday in each month nt 8 p. m., in I'ooley's Hall. Visiting brethren cordially invited. R. HAZLEHUrtST, C. R. Rev. D. K. Allan, Sec. OFFICE. GREENHOUSES & SEEDHGUSE. 3010 WESTMINSTER ROAD, VANCOUVER, - B.C. Branch Nursery, - - S. Vancouver S. S. Thornton, who has been visiting with his sister, Mrs. Alex. Coutlee, for the past three months, left for his home in Tacoma* Wash., on Tuesday. Mr. Thornton is struck with the "sunshine valley" and expects to return here after a few months. CONTRACTS UNDERTAKEN FOR SINKING AND CRIBBING WELLS To any depth. Pumps installed, either hand, steam or wind-mill. "EXCAVATIONS AND CELLAR WCRK" Assesments, development work and mining contracts taken. Buildings erected on the instalment plan. 20 per cent, of cost of building, balance on easy terms. ��� Examinations and reports. Ten years experience in Yale District. Survey made, mining maps compiled, coal and fruit lands, farms and cattle ranches for sale. FRANK BAILEY & CO. Mining Engineers, - Merritt, B.C. UNDERTAKING Caskets and Coffins of all Sizes on Hand. N. J. Barwick, Nicola, B. O. BEAN BROS. DEALERS IN HIDES & FURS Office at A. Jackson's Store MBEEITT, ��� B. O. ASPEN GROVE ROAD HOUSE ASPEN GROVE, B.C. First-class accommodation is given to the travelling public and tourists. W. A. Dodds, Manager. F. G. PAIGE General S Blacksmith -AGENT FOB- LAND ACT. Take notice, that I, Mary T. Hardiman, of Canford, B.C. intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for permission to purchase 40 acres of land, situated ou the north of the Nicola river, and adjoining lot 137, commencing at a post placed at N. W. corner, thence cast ten chains; south, forty chains; west, ten chains; thence forty chains to point of commencement. MARY T. HARDIMAN. March 8th, 1909. 9-8 The famous John Deere and Fleury Plows and all classes of Farm Implements IVIERRITT, B. G. Geo. Murray, government agent at Nicola, has been gazetted assistant commissioner of lands and works for that portion of Kamloops division of the Yale land recording district lying south of the south boundary of the Dominion railway belt. A very enjoyable time was spent Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Welfare, when the latter gave a small birthday party in honor of her husband. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Booth and Master Jack, Miss Mitchell and L. G. Thomas. The Right Place to Buy For the Right Goods at the Right Prices all the time You cannot do better than leave your orders with H E FORSYTH General Merchant Middlesboro THE COUTLEE STORE We beg to announce that we have opened s General Store Business in the premises just vacated by the Diamond Vale Supply Co.'y. We have opened a brand new and complete stock of DRY-GOODS, GROCERIES, BOOTS AND SHOES, CROCKERY, HARDWARE, Etc. | We are in the field to stay, and by honest methods and honest goods, believe we can command a fair share of your patronage. Place a trial order with us, and we are confident you will be anxious to continue the experiment. Our motto is: A SQUARE DEAL TO ONE & ALL Hotel Merritt RATES $2 A DAY. MERRITT, B.C FINE ROOMS ^-3�� FINER TABLE FINEST WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS FINE LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS HEADQUARTERS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS G. E. HYGH Proprietor The only way to save is to deal with the Premier store of the Nicola valley BARGAINS IN ALL LINES Spring house cleaning. I am headquarters for Linoleums, Carpet Squares, Mats, Jap Matting, Wall Papers, Burlaps, etc. I am opening a ladies' ready-to-wear department to my store and can supply waists, skirts, coats and everything that a lady may desire. Gents' furnishings at startling reductions. Look the problem square in the face and SAVE A good place to patronize Ashcroft Hotel Newly renovated. Headquarters for mining men.. Electric Lighted, Hot and Cold Baths, Cozy Rooms: Best Table in Town. FineBar. Commodious Sample Rooms. McGillivray & Veasey, Props. NOTICE Sixty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lauds and Works to purchase 480 acres mountain pasture land. Beginning at the S. W. corner of my pre-emption on the Pot Hole Creek in the Nicola district, running 80 chains west, 40 chains horth, 40 chains east, 40 chains north, 40 chains east then 80 chains south to place of beginning, making 480 acres more or less. F. W. GILCHRIST, Aspen Grove, B. C. February 11th, 1909.
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Title | The Nicola Herald |
Publisher | Merritt, B.C. : L. G. Lobsinger |
Date Issued | 1909-04-02 |
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Date Available | 2016-01-19 |
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