1 -_». .. "7W. 1 '<-s:r, Semi-bituminous coal is best for domestic purposes. __1 !___? t____r _>en_i-Dii_Li_n_nous coai is nest lor uumesuc purpusc. Better to resolve than not; no resolution, no amendment. Three collieries In operation, B.C. Portland Cement Co. producing: 500 barrels daily, ore mining and smelter construction, Kettle Valley Railway arrives, extension of V ,V. & E. to Ashnola and main line construction, numerous buildings:—Princeton program for .9.2. Vol. XIII. PRINCETON, B.C., .WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1912. No. 2 PLATINUM IN PLACE Samples of Ore from Slate Creek Run High in Precious Metals. Placer Miners in Early Days Recovered Platinum in Gold Buns on Tulameen River. / <^It is not a matter for sifrprise to those familiar with the upper vulameen and its tributaries to learn of the recent finding of platinum ore at_J3_s_____U___. The bar anifbench placers of this section have been long known to produce plati num and it only remained for some per severing practical person to trace it to its home sooner or later. If the mother lode has been struck in this instance an other great industry will be added to Princeton district and the owners of it made fabulously rich at the present price of platinum According to sfa ements of officers of the British Columbia Platinum Company Ld., with headoffigpsin-Vancouver,plati- num iri~large quantities has been found on their property at the Tulameen river at Slate Creek in the Similkameen district in this province. From samples of ore sent to the Department of Mines at Ottawa, the government's chemist has made a report on his analysis to the efiect that the assay of the material was found to contain per ton of 2000 lbs. of concentrates; platinum _at tbe_rate °f 52I-57 ozs- osmiridium at the rate-<_E-___--2 ozs. and suver__n_-a very st_all_cmantity. As the standard prices of platinum, osmiridium and gold are $46, $4, and $20 per oz , respectively, it means that this would yield about $30, 000 to the ton of concentrates. To obtain a ton of concentrates it is necessary tc sift about 15 loiytof platiniferous, and auriferous btai&k^anu Prepa«_5ry development on the property has been prosecuted during last summer and will be resumed early in the spring. No stock is being ofiered for sale in the compauy, which is capitalized tor $200,000. William Henderson, of Vancouver, a director of the National Drug & Chemical Co , is the president, and Gilbert Blair, likewise of this city, of McKay, Smith, Blair & Co., Ltd., the secretary- treasurer. . The board of directors comprises Messrs. R. P. Mclennan, of McLennan, McFeely Co, Ltd., T. H. Wardleworth, Montreal, director of the National Drug & Chemical Co., Ltd., Chas. F. Law, Vancouver, and Gilbert Blair. GOOD FOR UNEMPLOYED. Durine the coming year the provincial bureau of information contemplates en larging the woik which it is endeavoring to do in the way of finding employment for persons who desire to work upon fruit or other farm lands. It is found in practice that thi_ work is handicapped by unwillingness of farmers to engage men whom they have never seen and also by the difficulty of securing specific inform ation as to where and by whom men are wanted and for what kind of work. It has also been found by experience that pictures and lantern slides, whi.h the bureau supplies to reputable peisons up on request, form one of ihe most valuable means of advertising the province. The pictures are given away but the recipients of the lantern slides are expected to return them in time, an expectation which is generally fulfilled. One gentleman to whom there has been forwarded a complete stock of such slides is Robert Wil son, a resident of Ontario, who is arrang ing to make a lantern tour of the empire. Mr. Wilson promises to diffuse acurate and ample information about British Columbia along All Red route. DIXIE JUBILEE SINGERS. The Winnipeg Free Press says of the concert given by the Original Dixie Jul - ilee Singers, who appeared at the First Congregational church' in that city: ''The Dixie Jubile_ . SLpSers proved to be a musical feast. ^SwiE^gn aggregation of harmony it has not been the" pleasure of our people"Xo.hear for some time. In the first place the h_ye the voices, and in the second place they have the discernment, which proves to them that nothing pleases better than the old songs, so the majority of their .selections were negro melodies and familiar airs, altho several classic numbers were given. The soprano alto, tenor and bass were particularly fine and the solos by each of tne_e were greatly appreciated. The male quartel'e was compelled to answer encore after en ore, and their imitations caused uproar- ions bursts of applanse. This was also the case when the full chorus sang the patriotic number. The singers were most gracious and never refused an encore." This splendid company will appear at I O O F hall Princeton, Thursday Jan. nth. Court of revision and appeal will be held at Keremeos ou the 18th inst. J. Peck MoSwain writes fro^Jdgjfiit that he has not touched the ' flowing bawl' for seven weeks. He thinks he has done his share and will call '30' in his last act iu the booze dtama. Stay wish that resolve, Peck,/and you may yet shine as a Gough. The report that Mr Craig, missionary, would be transferred to the coast, is happily unfounded and he will continue the good work begun. Next Monday night at the court house at 8 o'clock wily be the meeting to organize the Ratepayers' Association. LOCAL AND GENERAL About Fifteen Inches of Snow on the Level Makes Good Sleighing. Bridge Street Real Estate Under Option—Vote to be Taken on Church Union. Thomas Bros, have added a large and pleasantly situated office to their store besides improving the whole structure with new siding. The Royal bank wil^occupy the front in the Howse block intended for tlfe recentlv merged Eastern TownshipV/ Be a booster for Princeton and district. Make 1912 better than 1911. Any person, even a government employee, making his bread and butter here, should not knock the town. It is not necessary to own ptoperty here to. boost During the present month in the Presbyterian churches within the bounds of the Kamloops district a vote on church union between the Methodist and Prt s bj'terian bodies will be taken. ;-, J R Mitchell, of the firm of Mituhell & Fraser, land agents, Pent ctoh, was in town this week and is reported to have optioned the J. Wallace frontage on Bridge street, in all about 200 feet. THE FOOD QUESTION. Impure Food is Dangerous to Life and Must be Guarded Against. .•.Collier's (Canadian Edition) of Aug. 261I1," contains an article entitled "West- field—a Pure Food Town," which is sure .to^.be interesting to all housekeepers The'people of W_stfield, Mass., woke up to the feet that they were not getting pure, food or pure material for use in food; The}' do not want, and now will not have fruits, jams, etc., in which certain preservatives a.e/used, -peanuts, that have been varnished to make them look nice, etc. Of the groceries tested ib the lab oratory one of the.rriQ^_Feq«nt'iy/adul-' terated isbaking powdeijflpvS- dwigh-ful concoction known aS _'t___ proved to bjr| puff paste made with alum, with a jelly centre dyed with coal tar The article goes on to say: "So little baking powder is used in some hotn<_r.bat this product would seem comparitively- unimportant. But a great deal of baking powder, however, is used in the bought cake and biscuits, and a great deal of this is adulterated," The adulteration may be by ammonia, which is fraudulent but not in tprtious. or. by_alumy_b___LJ|s decidedly injurious, as .-hardens the tissues of the mucous membranes. As a precaution, look at label and see if the ingredients are stated. Better refuse it if alum ot something that looks like alum (such as alumina) is one of them, or if the ingredients are not stated by the manufacturer it will be well to select some other brand. Jams, jellies, catsup, confections, gelatine, desert powders, flavoring extracts' are often colored ^ith coal tar dyes. These dyes are sometimes harmless but very frequently injurious depending on the particular combination. There is one bottle of Creme de Menthe at the normal schocl which contains a coal-tar dye sufficiently poisonous to have killed two people. The bottle is almost full,, but the small amount used caused the death of a man and his wife and then the product was sent for analysis. Extracst are also adulterated with wood alcohol aid with tumeric, a fraudulent adulterant. No doubt many cities and towns will profit by Westfield's experience and follow its example.—Canadian Home Journal, EAST PRINCETON NOTES. East Princeton, Jan, 9th.—The United Empire coal m*ne has incre_sad its force of men aud is now shipping steadily. As soon as the railway spur is completed the pay roll will be enlarged so as to bring the output up to 100 tons per day. W. J. Budd, manager of the B.C. Portland cement company, arrived on Friday's train. The survey of the Kettle Valley railroad has now reached a point about a knile below East Pripeeton. The completion of this linarwill open the Okanagan market tcy_5ast Princeton cement, as well as the various coal mines of the district, and will be to the mutual advantage of both districts. COAL MINING ACCIDENTS. I- Statisticts recently compiled by the Commission of Conservation show that the death rate in Canadian coal mines is much higher than in any other civilized country. In 1902, the year of the Fernie disaster, the death rate per 100 men employed (above and below ground), reached the maximum rate of 13.25. The average rate for the ten years preceding 1910, however, was 4 79. The United States comes next with an average rate for the same period of 3.43. Perhaps the worst aspect of the situation is the fact ttyat the death rat_*frotn coal mine acci • ,aeig_.bas bqen steadiW on the increase in Canada foiv*£. npjpfler eff- years,, The minimum rate of, 1._&^was reached In i§97-s In 1909 the'rate was 4 21. :'During the/same time there has be/sn a steady decrease in all the leading European countries. It would, of course, be unreasonable to expect that the loss of life and property could be entirely done away with, but* experience has shown that careful investigation of the conditions will point the way to the remedying of many abuses. Continued on page 5, .*'°' _y2w. 0 THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR January io, 1912. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR (J. ii. V. RKJHT) PUBLISHED BVERV WEDNESDAY At PRINCETON, B.C., by Princeton Printing and Publishing Co. SUBSCRIPTION RATES : British Empire. One YfitiF - - $2.00 Foreign, One Year - *aT~L- ~ . $2-25 Payable iri___vauce, ADVERTISING RATES : Land Notices, 60 days, $7.50 each. CoalJNoticeSrf_o days, $5 each Reading Notices, 20 cents per line each insertion. Legal Advertising, 12 cents per line, 1st insertion, 8 cents per line each subsequent insertion. Liquor Licenses, $5 each. Advertige_.n__.by contract, $1 perin. per month. Copy for publication as reading matter exclusively or for advertising should be delivered not later than- Monday. were singled out for distinction. Among the noble minded democracy of Canada or any country an honorable name is sufficient, neither title nor any like bauble being to them of any moment. ELECTION RUMOR. — Persistent rumors of an impend^ ing provincial general election aie 110 doubt based on the assumption thai internjer McBride will consult the peopie regarding a comprehensive scheme of railway construction ;which- he will launch during the session which beg:ns tomorrow. How well his railway policy was endorsed in the last general election is fresh, in every voter's mind and it is more than likely that the Premier will receive the same hearty support again'.' This is the railway age. Without railways to open up ihe vast hinterland in the Omineca and Peace river districts no devel opment can take effect. And Pre': rnier McBride knows from a long and successful experience in statecraft, that the people cry for pro. . gress and development as naturally and earnestly as the western spiiit prompts the'rnS To halt or hesitate while a certain enthusiasm is \Q(A1m' ^ir would be retrogression. One has .only to compare the condition of the province today with that prior to the general elections of Nov. 29, 1909, and he "Will thank his lucky stars that John Oliver add Ins 'railway policy'—the Hope tobaggan slide—never had;, the faintest show of acceptance with theMntelligent electors. Had John and his slide been endorsed at the polls there would now be a pall as black as night banging over tbe land and gaunt misery would follow in the wake of the empty dinner pail. McBride and Shatford, these names spell victory ahd progress for the Similkameen, be the elections near or far. Vigorous sermons are necessary to fight the enemy within the church as well as witboutlSTfd it is encouraging to note that in Princeton eflort is being made to cut out 'deadwood' that encumbers the church. No doubt the cause of religion suffers aeutelyjrom the fact that even one so. called pillar in the church, who uses it as a mere cloak- for dirty and nefarious practices, may bring the cause into ridicule aud drive away those who would enter. Preaching that exposes human ulcers and inseits the scalpel to the bone of the diseased m&mber is hound to build up the moral and spiritual tone of the community. Remove the backbiter, busybody, meddler and whisperer from the pale of the church and society and nine-tenths of inharmony is gone. *z*Z**Z!"Z**Z**Z********Z^***^ An appellant at the court of revision which was advertised to be h Id at Priaceton, but was not, has the just complaint that he should have been notified and thus saved travelling expenses amounting to seven or eight dollars. More evidence, of ignorant bungling ai:d incompetency. Will the government ever take a tumble ? NOTES AND COMMENTS. Sir R. L Borden, knighted on New Years day, is well worthy of the honor and will add .^dignity and respect to the roll of belted- knights. But he is too good a citizen to be associated on a list of y__iights made during tffe^sty^ar' Swth men whose, sole claim to such recognition was money and merger scheming. Knighthood is about [the emptiest form of distinction that could be conferred and corresponds with the tribal customs of barbarians who put rings on their toes and other places when they SEED GRAIN AND POTATOES. By instructions of the Hon. Minister of Agriculture- a distribution will be made (furihg the coming winter and spring of superior sorts of grain and potatoes to Canadi__sfarmers. The samples for general distribution will consist of spring wheat 5 lbs , white oats 4:-lbs:,'barley 5 lbs , and field peas 3 lbs. These will I e sent out from Ottawa' A distrihutiQn. of potatoes in 3 lb samples will be carried on from sfeveral of the experimental farms, the Central Farm of Ottawa tup plying only the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. All samples will be sent free by mail. Applicants should give particulars in regard to the soil on their farms; and sboirhl'also state what varieties they have already tested and ..n what way these have been found unsatisfatroiy, so that a promising sort for their < onditions may be sent. Each application mnst be separate and must be signed by the- applicant. Onlj one. sample can be sent to each farm. Applications on any kind of printed or written form cannot be accepted. *A As the supply of seed is limited, farm ers are advised to apply early to avoid possible disappointment. No applications can be accepted after Feb. 15th. All applications for grain (and applica- tipns from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec _orrppt9jt<)p$) should he addressed to the Dominion Cerealist, Central Ex perimental Farm, Ottawa. Such applications require no postage. Applications, for potatoes, from farmers in any other province should be ad - dressed (postage prepaid) to the Superintendent of the nearest Branch Experimental'Farm in that province.- J. H. GRISDALE, director, Dominion Experimental Farms. 1 i r Y I _> V 1 1 Y 1 ? t i Y Y- Y Y ♦ I m m I I X m Y 1 1 1 *B* Y I Rich Resources SURROUNDING PPIINCETON The New Cily With The Payroll Give you the opportunity for one of the SOUNDEST INVESTMENTS In British Columbia. »*#**«*»**«*«*«,♦«.*•-*__♦__♦__»__»_ CITY LOTS ARE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE FOR THE FIRST TirjE. IT IS INEVITABLE THAT THE VALUE OF THESEJLANDS WILL GREATLY INCREASE ♦ B*B I Y t T ? Y 1 Here are some of the Reasons : East Princeton is surrounded by, huge de= posits of Coal, Cement, Copper, Gold, and other important flinerals. The British Columbia Portland Cement Co. is erecting a half a million dollar plant, which will employ between 300 and 400 men. The United Empire Co. is shipping a lig= nitepcoal of the best quality and is developing immense copper deposits, requiring large re= duction works and several hundred em= plojgbes. The Fwinceton Coal & Land Co. is increasing its daily shipments to 300 tons of coal, providing employment to about 150 men. Other coal companies are spending over $2,000,000 in development, and will give work to at least 1,000 men. ,Epr transportation, East Princeton will have, in the near future, the Great Northern and the Kettle Valley lines, both of which, will pass through the townsite. East Princeton is beautifully situated on the Similkameen River, with an abundance of water power available. The new city has every facter for growth into a big industrial centre. It presents a rare opportunity for invest= ment. Get full particulars immediately. ^ D. G.McCURDY iQr write C. R. RESIDENT AGENT. BRIGGS, 6I5 Hastings W., Vancouver. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦_♦♦ v** ♦♦♦ *** ♦♦♦ >^ ^-O^* ♦5^*^>^$^^^^^^*^-^»$»' ♦*♦ m *> m \z* *z* ♦ 1 T 1 1 f I f f f 1 I 1 Y Y T I Y ♦♦♦ I i 8 1 I; Y Y *Z* 1 Y v 1 Y Y Y Y Y Y T Y Y I 1 1 Y i i i j*. s *\ m % i -** i 1 "W i January io, 1912 "IHE SIMILKAMEEN STAR SPECIALS. Get a view of your ranch, house or mining claim from Priest with his new 8x10 camera. FOR SALE—Oliver Typewriter, almost new, all the latest improvements. In perfect condition. Going cheap. Apply Rev. T. A. Osborne. The Dixie Jubilee Singers give you the purest music from the opening bar to the last faint echo in the closing number. It will pay you to hear them and your mem. ory will not fade over the songs of Dixie. Wanted—Second hand hose reel iu good repair. Apply J. Gellatly, Chief Fire Brigade, Princeton, B.C. Blue print maps by F. W. Groves, P.L,.S., showing mineral claims on -Copper and Kennedy mountains and Voigt camp. Price $2. Apply at Star office. FOR SALE — Several two-year-old mares, also brood mares in foal. Twenty tons of oats. Apply, Trehearne, Hope Farm, Fivemile. FOR SALE—Two timber limits on the Similkameen river, near Saturday and Sunday creeks. For terms and. price write J. M. WRIGHT, Princeton, B C. BELIGIOTJS SERVICES. Anglican church services, Sunday, Jan. 14 : Granite Creek 11 a.m., Princeton, 7 30 p.m. Bible class, Tuesdays, 8 30 p.m Presbyteri.m church services—Sunday school, 11 am. Evening service in the court house, 7:30. Coalmont—Morning service, 11 a.m. Methodist church service, Sunday. Tan 14 In Oddfellows' hall, at 7:30 I'.m. ; cement works at 11 a.m. Christian Science lesson-sermon subject for Sunday, Jan. 14 : ' Sacrament.' Behold, I stand at the door, and knock ; it any mau hear my voice, and open t,he door, I will come in to him, and will Sup with him, and he With me —Rev 3:20 NOTICE. Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that I, A E. Perkins, of Princeton, B.C., intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a Li cense to prospect for coal and petroleum under the following described lands, commencing at a post planted at the NE corner of Lot 933,- thence 30 chains south, 80 chains east, bo chains north, 60 chains west, 50 chains south, 20 chains west, to point of commencement A E. PERKINS. Locator. Located Dec. 7, 1911. D. R. BOUCHER ARCHITECT Coalmont, B.C. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE SIR EDMUND WALKER, C...O., L.L.D., D.C.L., President ALEXANDER LAIRD, General Manager CAPITAL, - $10,000,000 ^^^^^^^^^^^ _ REST,- $8,000,000 DRAFTS ON FOREIGN COUNTRIES Every branch of The Canadian Bank of Commerce is equipped to issue drafts 00 the principal cities in the following countries without delay : Africa Crete Arabia Cuba Arg__ine Republic Denmark Dressmaking & MiSiistery Mms. TURNER & BYSOUTH French Block, Bridge Street Orders Promptly Attendkd To Priest Photographer Princeton Australia Austria-Hungary Belgium Brazil [ Bulgaria Ceylon Chili China £&yptx _ , Faroe Islands Finland Formosa France Greece Holland Iceland India Ireland Italy- Japan _t«i.D Java Fr'ch Cochin China Malta Germany Manchuria ". B tmna .• Great Britain Mexico »— _——_ ^^^^ The amount of these drafts is stated in the money of the country where they are payable ; that is they are drawn in sterling-, francs, marks, lire, kronen, florins, yen, taels, roubles, etc., as the case may be. This ensures that the payee abroad will receive the actual amount intended. A233 J. D. ANDRAS, Manager, PRINCETON BRANCH. New Zealand Norway Panama Persia Peru Philippine Islands Portugal Roumania Russia Servia Siam Siberia Soudan South Africa Spain Straits Settlements. Sweden Switzerland Turkey United States Uruguay E West Indies, etc Real Estate, Finance, Mines ! If I had only known ; ' 'Too late now; ' ' How foolish I was I did not buy that lot'last year :' ' These afe some of the bitter regrets that will he heard soon. II you want to buy or sell write Wright Address : J. M WRIGHT, Princeton, B.C.. Canada. P. BURNS & Co. MEAT CONTRACTORS - Wholesale and Retail Butchers and Provisioners NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that from the ist January, 1912. a charge of $1 50 per tip per month will be^made for water supplied to dwelling/nouses, additional taps being charged/at the rate of 25c. each per month. «^ For the current year, this notice does not apply to installations made previous to 1912, or those now in course of con struction. THE PRINCETON WATER. WORKS COMPANY, LIMITED. \ NO OPIATES IN Nyars Baby cough syrup Very few Cough Remedies that are useful for adults are safe to giie Babies. It is dangerous to experiment. Nyal's Baby Cough Syrup contains neither Opium, Morphine or other danger- cu; opiates. sslt.is especially designed for babies and just suits them. It is made so pleasant they ike it, but it does help baby to throw off the choking cold. Good for larger children. 25c. PRINCETON Drug and Bookstore GEO. G. LYAU,, Manager. F. P. COOK Extends Christmas and New Year Greetings to Everybody. If you want Toys, Confectionery, Fruit, in fact if you want any article for the holiday stason you will find it '4down at Cook's.' Great Northern —Hotel— * 1 1 5 I * I 1 _. 1 _ 9 P. SWANSON, Prop. »*^*«v*v»v*v**«v»v»v_*_-_*_^___*_»v_^^ •Ip**^^**^**.***^*********.**.^*^********.***** Lay In Your Winter Stock Of Potatoes, Apples and Vegetables, Etc., From O. HJCARLE THE QROCERYMAN PRINCETON, B.C. .<~x_i_:_:_:~x~:_:_:_:^^^ First Class room and board Wines, L,iq_:ors, Cig .rs PRINCETON, B.C Similkameen Hotel SIMMERS & WARDLE PROPRIETORS Large and New building, well Furnished aud Plastered ; Comfortable ; Quietude. Sample Room, central, Britton Bl'k Hotel is situated near Great Northern Railway station. Vermilion Avenue, Princeton, B.C. We Carry a Complete Lilne Of Excelsior, Cotton Top and Cotton Top and Bottom, All Cotton Felt, Restmore, and Ostermoor Mattresses \* L WHITE, THE FURNITURE MAIN PERCY W, GREGORY Assoc. Mem. Can. Soc. C.B. CIVIL ENGINEER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LAND SURVEYOR Star Building, PRINCETON, B.C. K. C. BROWN Barrister and Solicitor Notary Public, Etc. PRINCETON, - B.C BRITTON BLOCK B THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR Thomas Bros. Wish you a Merry Christ= mas and a Happy and Pros= perousNew Year.;^r _*__v_*__.*__.f__*__.*__.f__.*__^^ Santa Claus WILL BE | AT HOME | In Our Store Do not fail to Call on him %5£3l£9. m* _.______.«___.__.^.__.*__.V*^ Everything good for the inner and outer man. Large stock to choose from. Come and consult us about your wants. It will pay you to see the goods. THOMAS BROS. ■:■■ PRINCETON, B.C-ft1 NELSON BREWING CO. PRINCETON, B. C. Physicians Recommend Our Beer for Emaciated Patients As a beverage, healthful ; for the table, Wpetizing ; and proper use, better than wine. Families Su Coldstream Estate Nurseriesl f§f VERNON, B.Cf# Have a very fine assortment ot FRUIT TREES ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES llE AND SHRUBS 1 1 I A IT 4t* **Z*<Z<'A I I 1 1 T i I I A I Budded Stock a Specialty! All Trees offered for Sale are grown in Our Own Nurseries on the Coldstream Estate I & General Agent, V. D. CURRY, Vernon, B.C. % Advertising is the Life of business=-=Try it K&mmw* ) CllPlSlllS Gill Suggestions It is as a rule such a puzzle for most of us to select a suitable Christmas present for every one of our friends, big and small. But, if you will inspect our stock of Holiday Goods, it ought to be compara tively easy for you to make the right selections Our lines are varied and well assorted. Our prices are right. No fancy holiday profits have entered here in the calculation of selling prices, snd our goods will not only please your eye, but also your purse. Here is a short list of some of our lines of holiday goods which may give you some timely suggestions : Hand painted Japanese china at reasonable prices Fancy tea pots. Ladies Christmas belts, gloves and neckwear. l,adies fancy hair combs and barrettes. Ladies silk scarfs, motor veils and shawls. Ladies silk knitted kimonas. Fancy linens in a great variety of designs and qualities,—table centers, dresser scarfs, lunch cloths, pillow shams, tray cloths and doylies. Holiday handkerchiefs in silk, linen and cotton, for Indies, man and children in a great variety of patterns and qualities. Men's Christmas neckties, and suspenders in individual holiday boxes. Christmas ribbons. Christmas candies in fancy boxes. Perfumes and toilet soaps in holiday boxes.- Christmas stationery. Dolls, toys and games for the kiddies. Holiday groceries, fresh, dainty and wholesome and at reasonable prices. Get ihe habit of trading at Howse's, it will save you money. The A. L HOWSE CO LlfllTED, PRINCETON, B.C. *_ Y Y f X _ .* Y Y Y X Y Y _ __ y T Y __ Y Y Y f Y Y Y Y Y Y ^4**b**bAAAA**B**B*****4**B**4^4**4**B^ Y^TV7*^*FT**VT%*^4^ KING & GIBSON DEALERS IN. Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Builders' Hardware, Paints & Oils BB*BB*BB*BB*BBaBBP*A**4B*4A**4**4**BB*B*** Plans and Estimates Furnished to Builders OFgjCE: Vermilion Ave., near Station PRINCETON, B.C. *Z*****Z**:<<<***<>****Z*&Z~Z^^ •Jfe X Y X X Y X _€ 1 3_ Y :_ • CO/_UtOOT 1 | The Town ol dppoiiuniiy | The rails have been laid into the town and Coalmont is now the new terminus, the base of operations for the next forty miles of railway building. Before six months have passed there should be a payroll in Coalmont of between 350 and 400 men : This means population, which naturally means good business. -*;__* IF YOU ARE WISE YOU will invest in a little Coalmont real estate now while the choice is still good. Don't let this opportnnity slip along with the others which have got past you. Write for our circular and price list ; a post card will bring it to you. There are still some 50 foot lots left Two blocks from the centre of town at only $225, $55 cash, bal. in 18 months to suit. Williamson & Turner AGENTS, COALHONT, B.C. i > 1 -v. t M January io, 1912. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR COAL MINE ACC:DENTS. From First Page That the danger inherent in coal mining ean be largely eliminated is shown by the low, constant death rates in Belgium and Great Britain. Coal mine explosions are much more frequent in Canada and the United States than in any of the European countries. The following example is exceedingly significant. In 1850 the fatility rate in the Belgian coal mines was as high as tbe present Canadian death rate, while at the present time it averages the lowest in the world. This decline in the death rate was due to the combined efforts of the mine oweners, the workmen and the Administration of Mines; to the diffusion of technical and professional knowledge and to the ad ministrative organization for the scientific study of accidents. Although the death rate in metalliferous mines in Canada is lower than in the coal mines, it is much higher than in any of the European countries. The death rate in Canada for the period 1900 to 1909 was 3 82. With the exception of the Kimberly diamond mines and the Transvaal, where uativeand Chinese labor are employed, the fatility rate during this period (1900 1909) was considerably lower elsewhere than in Canada. It requires no discussion to emphasize the importance of an inquiry into the whole subject of fatal accidents in the mines in Canada. Scavengers JOHNSON & REHN Work promptly attended to. Town, health regulations complied with ; lawful sanitary conditions in force. Orders may be left at C Willarson & Co's. Court of Revision and Appeal Assessment Act, 1903 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a Court of Revision and Appeal under the 'Assessment Act, 1903, for the Princeton Assessment District will be held at the COURT HOUSE, KEREMEOS, on the _8th day of January, 1912, at II a.m. Dated at Kamloops, B.C,, the 4th day of December, 1911. F. TEMPLE CORNWALL, Judge of Court of Revision and Appeal, Kamloops, Nicola and Princeton Assessment District. The Princeton Livery <? Feed stables IS. HUSTON, Prop'. General Livery business carried on. Horses for hire, single or double. Wood cr coal delivered on shortest notice. Draying in all its branches. Prices right Satisfaction guaranteed. A_____________%__V_ L. T. JOUDRY EXPERT Watchmaker Watch, Clock and Jewelry repairing: promptly and neatly executed. All Work Guaranteed. Satisfaction given or money refunded. Careful attention given to all Mail Orders. MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA Meetings, third Mondays, in the Odd fellows' Hall. Visitors welcome. J F. WADDELL, Consul. P. RUSSELL. Clerk. Princeton Bakery Fresh Oysters, New York Counts, . Can or Bulk. Fresh Cranberries, Fruit, Vegetables, and Confectionery. C. V. Semerad __ Co. "J. KNUDSON" Contractor and Builder A. E. IRWIN CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER Estimates Given Workmanship Guaranteed j Best Cedar Shingles $3.50 per M Estimates Furnished—Cement, Wood Fibre Plaster and Lumber. D. M. FRENCH Undertaker and Funeral Director Coffins Supplied on Short Notice Shop Bridge St.,. Princeton "MODEL 99 LIVERY STABLE PRINCETON, B. C. General Freight Delivery—Contracts Taken—Coal hauled promptly. Variety of Rigs—Good Roadsters- Big Stables—Courteous Attention to all Customers. BROOMFIELD & GARRISON Princeton Carriage And Iron Works C. F. CUMMINGS, Proprietor OOOOOO Horseshoeing, Etc. | General Blacksmithing. Sleighs Built to Order. All Work Neatly & Promptly Phone 28. Executed. I __5__5'__?__ .__.__.*__. .__9__.+____A I ...noiei...! 1 Oiler raj TULAMEEN, B.C. J ;B; Good Fishing, Boating X Mining Centre •*♦ Mrs. E. J. Henderson! PRORIETOR NOTICE. HOTEL TULAMEEN KIRKPATRICK & MALONE PROPRIETORS Modern in Equipment and In All Its Appointments!! BATH ROOriS, ETC. Commercials Sample SRooms GOOD ATTENTIVE SERVICE Headquarters for Mining Men PRINCETON LODGE I.O.O.F. No. 52. Regular meetings. 8 p m., Thursdays, Sojourning brethren welcome. Hall situate in Thomas Block. •' Oddfellows Hall." j. F. Waddell, Jas. Gbi_latxy. Noble Grand. Secretary Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that Frederick Logan, ofVancou- ver, B.C , occupatior an agent, intends to apply fot; permission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted about 16 miles west of Princeton, B.C., and about ten miles south of the Tulameen river, a tributary of Granite creek, marked Frederick Logan-'ssrw* coiner, thence 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west, 80 chaius south to point of beginning',, containing 640 acres, more or le. s. FREDERICK LOGAN. Sept 23, iqii. Charles O French, Agent. Yale" land division, Yale district. Take nctice that Thomas Wilson, of Vancouver, :B.C.t occupation a clerk intends to apply for per- mission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about 16 miles west of Princetou. B C., and about 10 miles south of .he 'fu'ameen river a tributary of Grauite creek,and marked Thomas Wil«on's n e corner, thence 80 chains west, 80 chains scuth. 80 chains east, 80 chains north, to poiut of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less. THOM.iS WILSON. Sept. 23, 1911: Charles O. French, Agent Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that Nathan P. Daugon, of Vancouver, B C. occupation 1 builder, intends to apply forfpe mission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post plantedabout 16 miles west of Princeton, B.C., ard about ten miles south of the Tulameen river, a tributary of Ganite creek and marked Nathan P. Daugon's n.w, corner, thence 80 chains south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west, to point of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less NATHAN P. DAUGON. Sept 23,1911. Charles O. French. Agent , Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that George ScharfF, occupation a carpenter.intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post plauted about 16 miles west of Princeton, B.C , and about ten miles south of the Tulameen river, a tributary of Granite creek, and marked George Scharff's s.e. corner, thence 80 chains north, 80 chains west, 80 chains south, 80 chains east to point of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less, GEORGE SCHARFF. Sent. 23, ion. Charles O. French, Agent. Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that James M. Watson, of Vancouver, B C, occupation a contractor, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted about 16 miles west of Princeton, B.C., and about eight miles souih of the Tulameen river, a tributary of Granite creek, and marked James M. Watson's n.w, corner, thence 80 chains south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west, to Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that Enoch Wilson, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation farm hand, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following desciibed lands: Commencing'at a post planted about 16 miles west of Princeton, B.C., and about 8 miles south of the Tulameen river, a tributary of Granite creek, and marked Enoch Wilson's n e. corner, thence 80 chains west, 80 chaius south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, to place of beginning, containing 640 acres, more or less. ENOCH WILSON. Sept. 22, 1911. Charles O French, Agent. Yale land division. Yale district. Take notice that Gorgon Cambell, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation teamster, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lauds : Commencing at a post planted about 16 miles west of Princeton, B C., and about eight miles south of the Tulameen river, a tributary of Granite creek, and marked Gorgon Cambtll's s w. corner, thence 80 chains north, 80 chains east, 80 chains south, 80 chains west, to point cf beginning, containing 640 acres, more or less. GORGON CAMBELI . Sept, 22,1911. Charles O. French, Agent. Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that James F. Wilson, cf Vancouver, B C, occupation a carpenter, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described lauds : Commencing at a post p.anted about 16 milrs west of Princeton, B.C. ami about eight miles south of the Tulameen river, a tributary of Granite creek, and marked J. F. Wilson's s e corner, thence 80 chains north 80 chains west, 80 chaius south, 80 chains east, 10 pla^e of begilining, containing 640 acres more or less. JAMES F. WILSON. Sept. 22, iqii. Charles O. French, Agent. Yale land division, Yale disttict. Take notice that James Burlon, of Vancouver, B C, occupation a teamst< r, intends to apply for permission to purchase the following describ '_tt5.a__.-_s : Commencing at a posrt plantea about three miles southwest cf timber limit No. 39.107, on the east side of Roche liver, and marked James Burlon's n w. corner, thence 80 chains south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west, to point of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less. JAMES BURLON. Oct. 2,1911. Charles O. Freuch, Agent. Yale land division, Yate district. I Take notice that Alma Anderson, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation a widow, intends to apply loir permission to purchase the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted one mile southwest of timber .limit No 39107 on the east side of Roche river, ami marked Alma Anderson's s.w corner, thence 80 chains noith, 80 chains east, 80 chains south, 80 chains west, to point of beginning, containing 640 acres, more or less. H? rtLMA ANDERSON. I Oct, 2, iqii. Charles i_i. French, Agent. ■ Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that George A.Howell, of Vancou- couver, rt C Occupation a builder, intends to'a.ff ply for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted one mile southwest of timber limit No. 39107, on the tast side of Roche river, and triarktd George"^ A. Howeil'sn.w:corner, thence 80chains south, 80 chairi%east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west, to point of beginning, containinp 640 acres, more or less. GEORGE A HOWELL. *" Oct. 2, iqii. Charles O. French, Agent. Yale land division, Yale district. Take notice that Francis T. Reid, of Vancouverfr B.C , occupation a book-keeper, intends to apply- for permission to purchase the following descritJS ed lands : Commencing at a post plauted abouS:' 3 miles souihwest of timber limit No. 39 1,07, on the east _ffde<of Roche river, and marked Francis? T. Reid's s w. corner, thence 80 chains north, 88f chains east, 80 chains south, 80 chains west, to: point of beginning, containing 640 acres, more or less. FRANCIS T. REID. I Oct, 2, iqii. Charles O. French, Agent, -i Certificate of Improvements^ NOTICE. ' Puritan' Mineral claim, situate in the Siniilkameen mining division of Yale disttict Where located ! On Beaver mountain, about 2/4 miles south-east of Pfinceton. Take notice that I. Charles Willarson,: free miner's certificate No. 50259B, acting as agent for Ellen J. Barron, free miner's certificate No 44802, intend, sixty days from the date heteof, to apply to the mining record r for a certificate of improvements for the purpose of obtaining a crown grant of the above claim. And further take notice that-actioni! under section 37. must be commenced before the issuance of such certificate of improvements. Dated this 14th day of December, 1911.. Dissolution of Partnership. Take notice that the partnership heretofore existing between Messts. J. C. Budd, Edward Pringle aud Joseph Shea, doing business under the firm name oil the 'Coalmont Livery, Feed and Sales Stables at Coalmont, B.C., has this day4 been dissolved and the business wilHiffi future be carried on by Messrs. J. Cat Budd and Edward Pringle.by whom all outstanding accounts against the company will be paid and to whom all accounts must be paid. J C. BUDD, EDWARD PRINGLE,. TOSEPH SHEA. Witness : A. T. Horswilg. Nov. 28, 1911. THE SIMILKAMEEN STAR January io, 1912, ifi^ PRiN According to the laws of industrial progress and the experience of founders of western towns, there must be a tangible, genuine basis on which to establish the future city. No amount of coaxing can bring blood but of a stone, nor can the greatest scientist extract sunbeams from a cucumber. Every man makes his own destiny==his own fortune==nothing comes by so=cal!ed good luck. The door is wide, ajar fo'r all who have pluck and a little capital. Investigate Now! I rinceton 1 With Its Unequalled Mineral Resources Its Healthful Climate and Pretty Site % Is destined to be the Largest City in the Interior of British Columbia. Five hours' run to Vancouver when the V., V. & E. is finished. % Your Opportunity Is'iNOW! CHOICE I LOTS I FOR I SALE And to Suit All Requirements Enquire of ERNEST WATERMAN I Manager for Princeton Coil & Lend Co P*H_ I ■^ i J _/_
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Title | Similkameen Star |
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Wright, J.M |
Publisher | Princeton : The Princeton Publishing Company |
Date Issued | 1912-01-10 |
Description | vol. XIII no. 2 |
Extent | 6 pages; 26.5 cm x 39.5 cm |
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Princeton, B.C. Princeton |
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Language | English |
Identifier | Similkameen_Star_1912_01_10 |
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Source | Original Format: Princeton and District Museum and Archives |
Date Available | 2019-11-20 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
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DOI | 10.14288/1.0386209 |
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Longitude | -120.507778 |
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