m Keep your Optics on Princeton—Investigate! Invest!! A gentleman is known by his words, manners and habits. Municipal Incorporation of Princeton is a Question which Demands Sane Consideration and should be decided upon during; (909—Now is the time to make preliminary arrangements for a large Coal and Ore Exhibit at the Alaska-Yukon Exposition in Seattle in 1909. Vol. ix. No. 49. PRINCETON, B.C., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1908. $2 a Year, in Advance BRIDGE AT ASHNOLA. r Telephone and Postoffice also to Aid in Mining Development. It would be a great convenience to those having mining interests on Copper Mountain if a bridge were constructed across tbe Similkameen at or near Ashnola. Petitions have been sent to the government for an appropriation to replace the bridge which was carried away some years ago, but so far no attention has, seemingly, been given to the matter. Next year will witness a large increase in visitors and mining men who will want to see the ore deposits of Copper Mountain and this bridge very much shortens the circuitous trip which must otherwise be taken. The chief value of the bridge, however, lies in its great convenience for packers, pr6spectors and miners who have work to do on the Mountain. Ashnola must soon have its telephone and postoffice and the bridge should be made to synchronize with the advent of these utilities, if not before. Surely the governments at Ottawa and Victoria will encourage mining to the extent of granting the mentioned requirements, which are necessary for the development of mineral resources and the country generally. PIONEER ON VISIT. Ex-Governor Dewdney arrived in town last Friday, coming via the V., V & E. from' Spokane and Victoria. He is here on a business visit, leaving tomorrow for the coast. Naturally enough, the Governor was pleased with the result of the elections in Yale Cariboo. He referred to the disadvantage which Princeton is subject to from lack of through service to Keret_eos on the V., V. & E. The delay at Oroville makes the journey as long from there to Princeton as from Victoria to Oroville. The Governor leaves shortly for England on an extended visit returning next spring. A host of friends wish him seasonable compliments and a pleasant voyage. Mr Dewdney has shown his faith in the rapid advancement of Princeton and neighborhood by purchasing the property of Jim D'Arcy adjoining Allison, arid further intends to erect an up-to date sawmill on the property south of the river, just below the Allison bridge. This is said to be the only safe sawmill site on the river where logs can be held without fear of loss. One of the noblest works of creation is the man who always pays the printer, and he who pays him quickly is twice as noble.—Ledge. Election of officers for board of trade next Monday night. L. Deardoff, road superintendent, was in town this week in connection with the roads of this vicinity. COPPER CLIMBING UP Prospects very Favorable for Return to Former Big Market Prices. Princeton District Affords Excellent Opportunity for Investment in Minerals. The advance in copper to 14^ cents and the certainty thnt it will reach 16 cents in the near future is having a stimulating effect on the shares of copper pio- ducing companies. Granby has risen to $110 asked and $105 bid,and B.C. Copper to $7-75 a"d 17-50 bid. Consolidated Company shares have advanced $9, and to-day $70 is now freely offered for it, and $85 asked. ■>'. g»t , These prices indicate that the predicted revival in mining investment is now taking place, and that the near future will see the industry in an exceedingly- active condition. That money, now hoarded in idleness, will soon be turned loose for investment, and that much of it will go directly into mines and mining stocks is conceded. These favorable conditions, coupled with the approach of the railway to this point, makes it evident that the extensive copper-gold deposits of this immediately surrounding district will soon be in active demand. Heretofore the lack of transportation facilities, aud more recently the slump in all securities has tended to keep this section iu the background. This, however, is now changing, 1 (Continued on 3rd page.) "CITIZENSHIP." In his introduction in his lecture the Rev. Mr. Conn traced the history of cities a,nd citizens Passing he showed how cities were maintained and citizens made. In dealing with incorporation he proved its advantages at the same time would not advocate hurry in the case of a town like our own (Princeton), yet there was all within our own town and district that would make it prosperous. We have the men as well as the materials. In discussing the qualifications of a mayor, among other things he held he should be courteous, firm and progressive. Such were ever in demand and were an honor as well as power to the community. We should all speak well of and seek to advance the interests of the place where our lot is cast and if we have no praise to offer we should never use derogatory language or make bad impressions. The lecture was weil attended. Next lecture will be held on Dec. 7th at 8. Subject: " The Church, Its place and Mission in the World." House of Commons at Ottawa is expected to meet January 13th. LOCAL AND GENERAL Touch of Zero Weather, with Lovely Calm, Clear Sky AH Over. Deer on the Hills, Dear in Parlor, Santa Claus A-Coming, Hard Times Going. Superb weather prevails and all the signs point to a green Christmas. Snow has appeared on the higher hills and in patches in the valleys. Sleighing is not expected until January. The Hope trail is still open. Sam Moore has gone to Olga, Wash , where he will spend the winter. It is remarked that he will not return without a partner to share the joys and a few of the crosses of life. Good luck, Sam, and bring the railway with you. E. Morris, representing Morris & Co., wholesale stationery and fancy goods, Vancouver, was in town last week taking orders. It was his first visit here but was able to grasp the importance ot the town as a mining and distributing centre. He was agreeably surprised at the tone and originality of the press in Princeton which was worthy of emulation in older and larger places. Ward Wells, a resident of Princeton for about two years, recently left for his home in Minneapolis, thence going to |Frisco where he will enter into partnership in the automobile business. Mr. Wells had a large circle of friends here who appreciated his striking ability and many endearing qualities of heart and mind. May success ever attend him. J. Levallee is building a residence near the brewery which he hopes.to occupy with his family in about a month. ' Keremeos cowboys are making their final season's roundup of beef cattle on Princeton ranges, preparatory to driving them down tbe Similkameen to be winter fed. Range animals are all "rolling fat." J. H. Kennedy, construction engineer of the V.,V. & E., has gone to Victoria to consult F. C. Gamble, provincial en gineer, in reference to the right-of-way of the railway bridge across the Similkameen river where it intersects Bridge street. It is not unlikely that a com bined railway and traffic biidge will take the place of the present structure which stands in the way of a direct line for the railroad to the station. A. B Sykes has laid the stone foundation of his new residence on Kenley Av. and will begin the superstructure soon. F. W. Groves, P.L.S., returned last week from Keremeoe and is now at work on Princeton townsite. CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. Three Persons Suffer Bodily Mishaps and Horse Killed. What may be termed a chapter of accidents occurred during the past week to residents. The Star is glad to be informed that nothing so serious as permanent disablement of any of the injured is likely to take place. The most serious mishap was that which befell Bert Thomas, who slipped from a load of hay, between horses and wagon, causing them to run away and inflicting lyuises which will confine him to his room for some time. Mr. Thomas lost a valuable horse by this accident for the team sped away and in crossing the Tulameen bridge ■lurched over the railing, resulting in the death of one of the team. George Graham had a similar accident while going to the railroad camp, having fallen from the wagon to the ground, sufp firing what is feared may prove to be internal injury. He is receiving every attention from Dr. Schon. • A broken right forearm was the result of a slide down a steep incline on which Gordon Waddell lost control of his youthful feet falling heavily. Dr. Schon reduced the fracture and the young patient is doing well. CITY DRUG STORE. J. R. Campbell, proprietor of the City Drug Store, has moved into his new premises on the corner of Harold Av. and Bridge Street. The situation is most central and is undoubtedly one of the best business locations in the town. The City Drug Store, under energetic management, had outgrown its old quarters, making it absolutely necessary that increased accommodation be at once provided. In the new and commodious premises Mr. Campbell has all the room requisite for classification of his large stock and for his increasing laboratorial work. With all these improvements aud the services of a first class druggist Princeton is amply provided for along this line of business until it soon reaches a population of 10.000. For drugs, patent medicines, magazines, stationery . and fancy articles call at the City Drug Store. 'KENNEDY IS KING" King Kennedy, the great conjuror, ventriloquist and magician will be in Princeton on Friday evening next with his unique entertainment. Since King was here before he has added some new features to his show which now make up a program of entertaining fun and spectacnlar enjoyment. His moving pictures are an unfailing source of delight for old and young, the whole entertainment consisting of merriment at once refined, dignified and recherche. Tickets, adults, 50 cents ; children, 25c. , The B.C. local legislature will meet on.. January 21st, 1909. • 'I '.yff.yjT.'-rr.' X<=- December 2, 1908 THE SIMILKAME EN STAR THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR December 2, 190S THE STAR SUBSCRIPTION RATB: One Year, Payable in Advance. $2.00 Subscribers will confer a favor on this office by promptly, reporting any change in address or irregularity in receipt of their paper. Advertising rates furnished on application. Legal notices io and 5 cents per line. Four weekly insertions constitute one month advertising. No transient advertisement inserted unless accompanied with the cash. NOTES AND COMMENTS. There seems to be some truth in the report that the C.P.R. officials here recently were spying the operations of "Uncle Jim" and looking over the old surveyed line of their company in the "Jimhillkameen" Valley. As a matter of fact these officials saw very little of the new route surveyed last summer. They stuck to the old line, which leads to the supposition that construction on it lis under consideration. Let the dirt fly, it matters not who or what corporation digs, only let the dirt "flew." college chum,' Emperor William, pie, humble pie, nothing but pie. We treasure a little animosity toward him for having carelessly barked our shins in South Afri^w If tbe Emperor would onl}' stay "put" there would be no necessity to stuff him with this pie, but he is irreconcileable, irrepressible and apparently irredeemable. Some morning the Germans will wake up with a fully equipped republic in running order and William in safe keeping of his Uncle Edward; Blacksmithing HUGH MAGUIRE I have recently leased the.shop run by G. Murdoch. By strict attention to busi ness and good workmanship hope to receive your patronage. .ft - The Star has neither space nor time to enter into a side-splitting, hair-splitting discussion regarding what our Canadian flag should or should not be. Flagology is not our strong suit ; it, evidently, is not the strong suit of others. A flag is what it stands for, represents, symbolizes. The material it is made of, its arrangement of color and design, the obscurity of its heraldic significance, all these are mi-^ nor and must not be confounded with the inspirational and patriotic qualities which it is supposed to engender and arouse in all subjects. Carping criticism is not edifying. If the assembled insignia of tbe various provinces on the flag is j obnoxious to some critics, why do they not suggest something better instead of calling it "hash." FIRE ALARMS, &c. Four sharp taps on the bell, with slight pause between each four, will indicate that the fire is in Ward 1. Two sharp taps, with pause between each two, will locate the fire in Ward 2. Continuous moderate ringing of the bell will be used for meetings of any kind, for public demonstrations or for giving the correct time daily. Tolling for the dead will be one stroke of the bell with measured intervals of ten sec- ] onds. ad. Horse Shoeing a Specialty Repairing Promptly Done Prices Right—Terms Cash NOTICE. Notice is given th <t thirty days after date I intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works for a license to prospect for coal on the following described lands in Yale Division of Yale District on Nine-Mile Cre^ : Commencing at a post marked A. Wilmot's coal location post, placed at the southwest corner of Lot 230, and running north 40 chains, cast So chains, north 40 chain.**, west 40 chains, north 40 chains, west 40 chains, south 140 chains, ea-U 40 chains north 20 chains, west 20 chains to point of commencement and containing 640 acres. A. WILMOT. J. J. OXeary, Located Nov. ioth, 100S. j Agent. NOTICE. Certificate of Improvements Frieda, Cabin, Colorado Fr., Edward 7th, Fr., No's 6, Fr.; 7 Fr.; 26, Fr. and 27 Fr., mineral claims, situate in the Similkameen mining division of Yale. Where located: On Copper Mountain. Take notice that I, G. Evert Baker, Free Miner'8 Certificate No. B20055jf_c_iii_r for self and as agent for T. T. Burkhart, F.M.C. No. B20053 and Frieda E. Baker, F.M.C. No. B20054, intend, 60 days from date hereof, to apply to the Mining Recorder for a Certificate of Improvements for the purpose o obtaining a Crown Grant of the above claim. | And further take notice that action, under section 37. must be commenced before the issuance of such Certificate of Improvements. Dated this 19th of September, A.D. 1908. 39-48 Thef: ..% Princeton Livery || and v| £ Feed f ■ Stables Hg HUSTON BROS., Props. General Livery business carried on. Hprses for hire, single or double. Wood or coal delivered on shortest notice. Draying in all its branches. Prices right Satisfaction guaranteed. . The bad effects of the financial -stress have almost disappeared. All live business men speak most hopefully of the future. A big revival, in all industries is expected win the early spring. The wheat crop of tbe Canadian Northwest amounts to 99,000,000 bushels. About 80,000,000 bushels of that will be exported at $1 per bushel. Oats are selling at 40c. per bushel, of which there are 100,000,000 bushels for sale. The sum of $120,000,000 is thus available for distribution over the western part of Canada. What proportion of this amount should come to Princeton and what steps are being taken to secure it ? The world loves to see a haughty, quarrelsome man eating that good old food known as "humble pie." We have all had a taste of it, but to make a square or round meal of it, never. By recent papers it seems they have been feeding 'our old e aoi 1 Insurance INSURE NOW : You Don't Know what to-morrow may bring forth. FOR SALE FARM LANDS FRUIT LANDS STOCK RANCHES CHICKEN RANCHES Business & Residential Lots IN PRINCETON AVERY & AVERY RealsEstate, Insurance, Motary Public PRINCETON LODGE I.O.O^P.No. 52. Regular' meeti_gs.;8'p- m., Thursdays. Sojourning brethren welcome. Hall situated in Star building. N. Huston, J. O. Coulthakd. 6 Noble Grand. Secretary. A GOOD SPRING TONIC is what you require. Campbell is the man to see about it. Don't delay, j^l CIGARS AND fl TOBACCO |p|$| The City Drug store >i|<? J. R. CAMPBELL. PRINCETON - - - B.C. F. W. GROVES Civil and nining Engineer Surveyor B. C. Land Examinations and' mines and prospects. ' Has a thorough knowledge reports made on of the Similkameen and Boundary Districts. Plans of all Surveyed Lands and Mineral Claims in the District. PRINCETON. B.C. Great Northern *M Hofcl— MANLEY & SWANSON, Props. First Class room and board-1 Wines, Liquors, Cigars Princeton, B. c. You I H jj >$*§ need to eat meat if you want to enjoy life. We have the best. FISH-SALriON, HALIBUT . 1 Fresh from the Sea. SUMMERS & WARDLE BUTCHERS PRINCETON ll Bm C.t* A. MURf IE "gH"' PHOTOGRAPHER Poriralls.se Photos of Families taken at their Homes—Views of Princeton and Surrounding,Camus. AMATEUR WOBK FINISHED Address - PRINCETON. J-tC. ,/>_^-. iw- j ->.;<*, •■,_' . GALEDQNIAN WHISKEY CLEAR ROCK MINERAL WATER make a . ■..' ce Perfect Blend Sold bv all Dealers. COPPER CLIMBING UP. From 1st page. and there is no doubt but that Princeton and its immediate vicinity will benefit, probably to a larger degree than any similar area in the west, from the revival in industry and the immediate invest ment of idle capital. That immense bodies of copper-gold and silver-lead ores exist here is undis- '^r puted. That these commodities are in demand is also a fact, and that transportation is at hand rendering these resources readily available for commer cial purposes is also a fact. In addition, the coal beds adjacent to the town are proven to be extensive. The combination of ores and fuel is one. seldom met with, and their combined existence in practically inexhaustible quantities here will have the effect of bringing Princeton to the front rapidly and permanently. , That coal is a source of wealth was brought out prominently by Loyd George, M.P., when addressing a meeting at Swansea recently. During his address he asked, " What is it that has made this United Kingdom the wealthiest land under the sun ? " He answered his question by saying : *' It is the richness and convenience of its great coal deposits. These also have made it possible for other minerals to be brought from other countries, etc." If the contention that the chief cause of Britain's great wealth is due to her coal is a fact, what will the result of the development of the combined coal and ore deposits of this immediate vicinity have uDon the future of Princeton ? It is safe to say that at the very least the effect, once these great industries are in full swing, cannot fail to be marvellous. warns the approach of another beautiful day. Ernest Thomas has arrived home from Penticton and w_ill remain all yrinter. Divine service next Sunday by Rev. Mr. Conn, at 7:30,' in court house. NOTICE. To all whom it may concern : TAKE NOTICE that-1 will not be responsible for any debts cc ntracted against the Find- lay Estate unless authorized by me. 1.UCIE C. HOLMES, Administratrix. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that sixty days from date we are applying for a license to prospect for coal on the following descrited laud, viz : Commencing at a tiost placed at Ihe S.E. corner of lot 1822, Similkameen division of Yale district, and exteudiuK thence east 80 chains, north 80 chains, wast So chains, following trend of Similkameen river, tnence south 80 chains to point of commencement The UNITED EMPIRE CO. L't'd, N.P.I,. Per W. C. McDougall. Princeton, Nov. 30th, 1908. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO B. E. WALKER, President ALEX. LAIRD, General Manager TOWN AND DISTRICT. Remember the Xmas Tree committees meeting Friday night. Leave your orders early for geese, turkeys, fresh oysters and cranberries. 'Xmas is drawing nigh. Summers & Wardle, meat and fish purveyors. Meeting of boar I of managers of the Presbyterian church will be held next Monday evening at 7:30. Jack Thynne and Dan Ross were passengers on last Thursday's outbound stage to Otter Va'le>. Driving large herds of cattle over the main trunk road does considerable mis chief and causes teamsters to sigh for the day when airships will take the place of the "schooner." Roadmen should not allow fallen boulders to accumulate, thus impeding traffic. A social dance is advertised for this evening (Wednesday) in Thomas's Hall. Devotees of this form of amusement are promised a sociable and enjr yable time. S^, honor your partneis right and left, let joy be unconfined till chanticleer Assessment Act, 1903. Courts of Revisicn and Appeal. COUNTY OF YALE. Notice is hereby given that the Courts of Revision and Appeal for the year igc8 will be held as tullows : For the Kamloops Assessment District, at the Courthouse Kamloops, B.C, on Thursday the roth day of December, A D iqoS, at 11 a m. • For the Nicola Assessment District, at the Courthouse Nicola B.C., ou Monday, the 14th day of December, A.D. 1908, at 2 p m. For the Princeton Assessment District, at the Courthouse, Princton, B.C , on Thursday, the 17.I1 day of Dei ember, A D. 1908, at 11 a m. Dated at Kamloops, B.C., this 20th day of November, A.D. 1908. ALEC. D. MACINTYRE, Judge of the said Courts of Revision and Appeal :^>>>>>:~k~x^k^^>>:^~>x«k~>* ...iwel... TULAMEEN, B.C. E . J. PRORIETOR <~tt~Z<<~l<<<<"l~><<<<<~>A' Gold, Silver & Copper, $1. G. G. WEST, Provincial Assayer, 530 Richards St., Vancouver, B.C. /v© -:o:- VANCOUVER B. C. ESTABLISHED 1867 Paid-up Capital, $10,000,000 Reserve Fund, - 5,000,000 Branches throughout Canada, and in the United States and England BANK ERS ISSUED AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: $5 and under 3 cents Over $5 and not exceeding $10 6 cents " $io " " $30 10 cents " 430 " " $50 15 cents These Orders are payable at par at every office of a Chartered Bank in Canada (Yukon excepted), and at the principal banking- points in the United States. They are negotiable at $4.90 to the £ sterling in Great Britain and Ireland. They form an excellent method of remitting small sums of money with safety and at small cost, and may be obtained without delay. U6 A. J. MARLOW, Acting Manager, PRINCETON BRANCH. Similkameen falley Saddlery C»- HARNESS and SADDLES Whaps, Bits and Spurs 'i. BOOTS and SHOES MADE TO ORDER Harness Repairs and Boot Repairs Attended to. First Class work !^^^^^^!«^^^^^8_P^^^^^P^f^^_^^^^^^^^^^^ Similkameen Lumber Co., Ltd, J, F, Waddell, Mgr, ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER All kinds of mouldings made. Orders promptly attended to. For further particulars apply to J. F, WADDELL, Princeton, Interest Charged on Accounts 30 Days Overdue. x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 I 4 4 4f^i^lii_M_l^^^ If w if "if "if A. E. Howse Co. Nicola Limited "THE BIG STORES " Princeton I WE HAVE THEM if a "if if if W "if I DOOR HATS--To keep the mud out. STOVES==A full line of heating. STOVE BOARDS=-To keep floors clean. YOU NEED THEM NOTE THE ADDRESS: The Ab Eb HOWSE COMPANY, Ltd if if if l| if 1 if if if if if if if if ififififW^^ mmm tmmm *& ■&-. & THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR .. . . 1 he 1 own ot I . . British Columbia ;-rtemw December 2, 190s 8 H At the confluence of the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers SMLKAMEEN DISTRICT Send for Maps «J5P '«Jf . -5P and Price List to ERNEST WATERMANM ;| Resident Manager VERMILION FORKS MINING AND DEVELOPMENT CO'Y VI V '"<■ 1 J
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Title | Similkameen Star |
Publisher | Princeton : The Princeton Publishing Company |
Date Issued | 1908-12-02 |
Description | vol. IX no. 49 |
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