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Railway arrives, extension of V ,V. & E. to Ashnola and main line construction, numerous buildings:—Princeton program  for 1912.
Vol. XI1L
PRINCETON, B.C, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1912.
No. %
THE MASQUERADE BALL.
Large Attendance, Pretty Costumes
and All Bound Good Time.
The grand annual masquerade ball has
again passed into social history and the
general opinion expressed is more than
favorable as to its success. Not a hitch
or flaw in the perfect arrangements and
ihe flow of fun and frolic was unmarred
from the grand inarch to the last strain
of an ecstatic home waltz. The Ladies
Hospital Auxiliary must be congratulated
on their successful effbrts. The philanthropic nature of the ball appealed to
the public and the hospital will benefit
about $300.
There were about one hundred and fifty
couples in attendance, many coming from
outside points. The costumes were the
prettiest and in some instances the most
striking and appropriate ever observed
in Princeton. The music was fully up to
standard and the supper was both choice
aid satisfying.
Star would have been pleased to publish the names and costumes of maskers
but as only four availed themselves of the
usual practice to deposit their cards it
will be impossible to do so. In the
opinion of many the ball was an unqualified success and creditable to all concerned.
From Granite Creek, Coalmont and
Tulameen came many visitors among
whom were Miss Fraser, Miss McQueen,
Mr. and Mrs. Marcotte, Messrs. Tingley,
Dickson, Holmes and Henderson.
Mrs. Daly, Miss Daly, Miss Cortigan,
Geo. M. Alii on and Maurice Daly of
Keremeos were at the masquerade ball
and enjoyed it very mnch.
Mrs Sproule, Mrs. Whillans, Mr.
Hincks, Mr. McLean and Mr. Dollemore
were among those attending the masquerade ball from Hedley.
EAST PRINCETON NOTES.
East Princeton, Jun. 3—Contractors
have been making good progress on the
Siniilkameen railway bridge and will
have it completed in^bout three weeks.
The smaller bridaes on Onemile creek
are well underlay and will be ready for
the steel in a snort time.
Superintendent Osborne of the B C
Portland Cement Co., is rushing the
work on the foundations for the machin-
e y and will have everything in readiness
for installation by the time the rails are
laid to the factory.
E. P. GaiMac, superintendent of the
United Empire coal mwe, returned from
Spokane to lay.
D. J. Innis of Keremeos visited the
cement plant and coal mine and was
surprised at the changes since his last
visit.-
In the last few days over, thirty lots
have been sold, twenty of these to one
party.
TOWN AND DISTRICT.
Meeting to organize Ratepayers' Association will be held it/the court house
Jan. 15th. Every property owner in
Princeton shoiildXauend and help along
tbe cause.
The Ladies Hospital Auxiliary hold
their regular monthly meeting Thursday
at 3 p m. ai the home of Mr3. Waddell,
Kenley av. . ± JjjS ? -
Miss Popple, well known to Princeton
music lovers, will soon arrive and intends giving advanced lessons in harmony and theory.
Now it is nice, clear, snappy weather
with the thermometer smiling all the
way from 20 above to 17 be'.ow zero.
The cold snap is general throughout
the valley.
The marriage of Percy Wilson to Miss
Leon Murphy was celebrated New Years
day at the home of the bride, Wolf creek,
Rev. A. H. Cameron, officiating.
Road Superintendent H. A. Turner, of
Fairview, was in town today on official
business.
COALMONT NEWS.
RAILWAY POINTS,
The spans cf the third, fourth, and
fifth crossings on the V".,V & E. between
Princeton and Coalmont are finished and
the remaining _jfy_ipans win be completed by Feb. io.
S. R. Tilson. has resigned from the
Great Northern railway after s x years
service and willMtngage in business at
Coalmont.
Brookes's survey party on the Kettle
Valley railway moved yesterday from
the moufh of Fivemil^reek to Onemile,
near Allison mourifs__i This party will
survey/t)ie line to Priuceton and Coalmont.   *'^<iA~Vt1
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DIXIE JUBILEE SINGERS.
The entertainment given by the Dixie
Jubilee Singers last evening wasxjne of
the most enjoyable of its class that was
ever given here. Negro songs and tnel
odies are always a pleasure to hear, \ hen
*ell rendered, and it is certain that too
ntycind criticism was heard of the selections last evening. The members of the
company are all clever, and each per-\
formed their part so well it would be difficult to make a distinction. Every
number was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large throng of music lovers in attendance, and the program was sufficiently
varied to please the grave and the g"a*
alike. The program lasted more than
two hours, and as the large audience
which completely filled the opera house
passed out, nothing but words of praise
were heard of the singers and of the society for bringing them here.—Grand
Forks, N- D., Herald. The Dixies come
to the I. O. O. F. hall Princeton, Thursday, Janu.ry,  nth.
Holiday Festivities and Entertainment
Enliven Social Season.
On the arrival of two teams from
Princeton on Saturday afternoon last
witn Mr. Craig, Mr. Hunter and the Rev.
J. Williams one could not help thinking
that something unusual was about to take
place. It was, of course, the Christmas
entertainment which was to be held in
Mr.Parrish's bouse in the evening
Miss Fraser opened the entertainment
:with a few racy selections en the piano.
Mr. Craig, who was in the chair, kept the
audience in roars of laughter with some
good stories, in the short intervals between the various items on the program.
In the first half of the program special
mention must be made of the play in two
acts entitled 'Mrs. Ruggles.' This piece
was screamingly funny from beginning
to end and the role of Mrs. Ruggles was
splendidly acted by Miss Grace Johnston.
In the second half special notice was
taken of the minuet danced by Tom
Holmes and Miss Edna Hoitnes and a
song by Miss Ina Boyd. At the conclusion of the program Mr. Craig called
upon Mr. Williams to say a few words.
Mr. Williams who spoke at some length
was unfortunately interrupted by the
coming of Santa Claus, the sleigh bells
being distinctly heard, and in a minute
or two Santa made his appearance amid
great excitement/especially among the
children. Af_jr all the presents had been
distributed, Mr. Craig then called upon
Mr. Fraser for a few remarks. Mr.
Fraser in the course of his speech said
how pleased he was to be present and
thanked all the ladies and gentlemen who
had helped to make the evening such a
success. H2 also proposed a vote of
thanks to Mr. Ciaig who had occupied
the chair in such an able manner, Miss
McQueen who had taken such great
pains in training the children to such a
degree of efficiency and to Mrs. Hall and
Miss Johnston. W. T. Smart also spoke
and testified as to the splendid performance. Then 'God Save The King' finished off the entertainment which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The various
piano accompaniments were carried out
with taste by Mrs. Pendergast and Miss
McQueen. The programs were beautifully designed by G. H. Dickson. The
piano was kindly lent by J. T. Johnston
who returned from Winnipeg in the
yening and just in   time for the   per-
rmance.
Miss McQueen left for Princeton with
Mr, Hubter on Sunday morning to speud
the Christmas vacation.
H. Martin of Vancouver has accepted
a position with Mr. McTavish, merchant.
I The work on the Great Northern station is practically complete.
_■ Work will begifa-' this week on S. R.
Tilson & Cojg new sttfre, which will be
liplOfltlle luequipment. A. E. Irwin, contractor.
SCIENCE AND INVENTION
Lignite Briquette Exberiments.-
The Bnreau of Mines, realizing the value
of the vast deposits of lignite which' exists in several western states, and particularly in North and South Dakota, Montana and Texas, recently obtained from
Germany a powerful briquette machine,
whieh is being used.to determine the
suitability of American lignites for the
manufacture of Briquettes. The experimental work so far done has shown that
lignite can be made into satisfactory
briquettes at a cost that renders the manufacture commercially profitable. The
extended use of lignite briquettes would
serve as an important factor in the conservation of our supplies of coal.
Sterilized Post Holes.—An  engineer in Budapest  has invented a process
for the preservation of wood which bids
fair to much economic importance.    The
process is intended to be applied to wood,
used  in out  door construction —
railroad ties, telegraph poles, fenct
isades   and   the  like.   It   consists in _i!
sterilization of the surrounding soil  by
means of a liquid poured into the  hole
in   the  earth before  the  post or  tie is-
planted.      The   liquid   is   composed   of
chemicals  which effectually  destroy all
insect life and all cryptogamous vegetation in the surrounding earth     According to La Revue this prevents the rotting;
of  the   wood  without the   necessity   of/
treating.it  with creosote, so   that  both
time   and  expense are   saved   in  many
oases. psy*
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Conversing With Anima__ .—A cv X
tain Charles Kellogg, of California, hat'
appeared at Cambridge with tfce object
of convincing the Harvard faculty of his
ability to talk with animals. His life has
been spent among the Sierra Nevadas,
and his studies include the vocal sounds
made by bears, squirrels, lizards, rattlesnakes, and crickets. Indeed he claims
proficiency in fifteen animal la^/r\'—XJ.
He has a peculiar palate, with no tbtQi
and entirely lacks the cord connect!
the teeth with the lips. To these p '
liarities he partly ascribes the ease wi
which he imitates the sounds of insects
and animals. Some of his observatio
and ideas are at least interesting, if nc'
convincing.
One thousand nine hundred andtwe'
is divisible by four and that puts e
bachelor in Princeton district on^rj'
of probables and expectants. J* "
at least one proposal has been _
Courage, fellows, courage!
Miss Howse, of Nicola, is visiting re.*
lives in Princeton.
I Manuel Barcelo, an oldtimer of Kere-
jmeos, died recently at the advanced age
/of 77 years.     V
Miss Whillans, of Victoria,  is visiting
her sister, Fenchurch av.
No one should give advice if they cannot take it.
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—ftKE OLD AND NEW YEA__S7~
A cotnprehehensive review of the
'year just passed away is more thau
Star can undertake with its limited
space  and  limited   knowledge,  its
humble  attempt  being  made with
the .object  of reviving  interest   in
the great  natural wealth of Princeton  and  district  and  in directing
attention  to  some outstanding fea-
,'tures of world progress.    Not since
Princeton  was a mere 'babe in the
woods,' when  goldhunters  flocked^
j to the  new  el  dorado, has  such a
..arge influx of people  taken  place
as during the old year, 1911.    The
new year  gives  promise already of
a still  larger  immigration  and by
.the close of 1912 there is good reason to believe that  population will
have  easily  doubled.    Two causes
chiefly contribute to this prediction :
Sicv«A-i§stbe  large  number of inqui-
^___T abroad   as  to the natural
xisources  and  business chances in
ind about the town,  .nd  the other
is the general development in hand
■and to be undertaken  in the spring
and summer.
Much  depends  on   railroad con*
struction, continuous and with reasonable   celerity.      If   the    Great
lNorthern  and    C.P.R.   companies
^a_nply  with  the    terms  of   their
harters,   and  both   the Dominion
J   Provincial    governments  will
_rge them to do so, many  miles  of
new line  will  be  built  this year,
Mhiis bringing new country into the
fzpne  of^evelopment.    Settlers are
I ready  to  take  up  the   remaining
||hinds  contiguous  to  the railways,
fining    companies    are   patiently
^^for  transportation   and the
nstruction   of   a  smelter   binges:
\n   railroad    extension.      The
y_3iness   prospects    ot    Princeton
''ere never brighter*ajgffl the volume
JRra.de may be expected to double
bis  year  as  in last.    The  stores
nd hotels have been taxed to their
\>acity limits   and enlargement is
\Erogram.    Busiiress  and   resi-
1 buildings are projected and
/late is  advancing.    Without
deration 6r|high  colored word
■fitting it will thus  be seen  that
j.e  future  is unquestionably   roseate.'
East Princeton, in no sense a rival
_f the parent town, is included in
.his prosperous   foijeeast.     It has
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merits peculiarly its own, having
all the raw materials for a large
manufacturing industry, the East
Princeton Portland Cement works.
The laying of a spur from the main
line of the V.,V. & E. to the works'
is nearly complete and soon the
wheelsolrt__s great plant may be
expected to revolve. Families of
skilled workmen will make their
homes here, aud the large payroll
will sustain the population for a
modern and progressive town.
Whatever is gain to East Princeton
is bound to contribute to the general welfare of the district. Hence,
it would be suicidal for any individual or community to attempt
knocking methods or discourage^
ment of any kind. United effort
bent toward the common goal of
Sniffling an incorporated town under one rule and civic government
is the only system, the only method
of attaining results commensurate
with our vast mineral and other
sources of natural wealth.
It is an old story to many readers
how Princeton proper has grown in
face of many obstacles, political and
physical. How the railway was
dangled in the air for years in the
pastime of political seesaw, and
then when construction did begin
its tardiness turned the hope and
ambitions of men into despair.
Both representatives in the legislatures at Ottawa and Victoria are in
accord with the people regarding
early completion of both the V.,V.
& E. and K.V. railways. In 1912
both these main lines will be pushed
on to their destination. Important railway legislation has been
foreshadowed by the premier of the
province, and this in connection
with the building of the transprovincial automobile road means so
much for this district and the whole
province. The Princeton Coal &
Land Co. is engaged in additions
and developments to their plant and
mine which will more than double
the capacity. Their forward policy
is certain to enhance still more and
more the value of their immense
coal deposits and the townsite of
Princeton, the latter an asset of
the company which is bound to
be wealth producing with the increase in population.
So iapid are the advances and
discoveries of science that within
the past year a volume would be
necessary to even touch upon. The
corpuscular theory of matter, aeronautics, wireless telegraphy, astro-
physical research, all open up a
wonderful field for investigation.
In divine science or the realms of
of spirit the revelations and discovers, a woman who passed away a
year ago have annulled the faith of
many, including doctors, in the
theory and practice of rredieine,
demonstrating an all-curative power
over sin and its concomitant, dis-
:as8J. ;r That there is an ever present
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SALE FOR THE FIRST TlflE
FOR
IT IS INEVITABLE THAT THE VALUE OF
THESE LAND5 WILL GREATLY INCREASE
Here are some of the Reasons :
East Princeton is surrounded by huge deposits of Coal, Cement, Copper, Gold, and
other important Hinerals.
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=
nite coal of the best quality and is developing
immense copper deposits, requiring large reduction works and several hundred employees. The Princeton 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.
For 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 investment.    Get full particulars, immediately.
It' D.Q. McCURDY
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THE     SIMILKAMEEN    STAR
spirituai power now at work uplifting mankind into a sphere of
peace and happiness, far removed
from the grovelling pleasures of the
world, the fleshly senses, abundant
testimony is found in the practical
experience of thousands who have
been cured when all other remedies
failed. This science is the most
inviting study the world has ever
known, leading as it does to the
very origin of all things and its
truth may be demonstrated by the
humble fisherman or whosoever'
will.
Canada, star of Empire, has been
and is destined to be, the Mecca of
millions looking for homes. It is
now passing through, a period of
marvellous expansion and progres?.
She is no longer a dependency or
colony but a nation within an empire, of age, and like the full grown
son, ambitious to test her ability in
the fields of commerce, athletics
and education. A statesman has
said ' the twentieth century belongs
to Canada.' His vision, no doubt,
was inspired by the growth observed everywhere. He could as
truthfully added other centuries.
Advance, Canada !
-.NOTICE.
Yale land division, Yale aistVfc_v
Take  notice  that  I, A. __*_*er„iHS, of
Princeton,   B.C., intend   to  apply J^rtfr.
Chief Commissioner of  Lands  for a_JH-
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, 80 chains north, 60
chains  west,   50  chains south, 20 chains
west, to point of comtnenceme„t    .^
A E. PERKINS. Locator.
Located Dec. 7, 1911.
SPECIALS.
Social dance will be held Friday evening at the I.O.O.F. hall. All are welcome.
Wanted—Second hand hose reeY in
good repair. Apply J. _h___tlyl .Chief
Fire Brigade, Princeton, B.C.        *
Wanted—Situation as cook. Apply to
J. Bouchier, Princeton.
See 'Tink' French about your mounted
deer's head and animal rug. Skins tanni d.
Blue print maps by F. W. Groves,
P.L.S., showing mineral claims on Copper and Kenned}' 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.
D. R. BOUCHER
ARCHITECT
Coalmont, B.C.
Dressmaking ■& Mim\\\
Mms. TURNER & BYSOUTH
French Block, Bridge Street
Orders Promptly Attended To
Priest
Photographer
Princeton
THE CANADIAN  BANK
OF COMMERCE
SIR EDMUND WALKER, C.V.O., _.___>., D.C.L., President
ALEXANDER LAIRD, General Manager
CAPITAL,^ $ 10,000,000
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BELIGIOTJS SERVICES.
Presbyterian church services —Sunday
school, 11 a.m. Evening service in the
court house, 7:30. Coalmont—Morning
service, 11 a.m.
Methodist church service, Sunday,
Jan 7. In Oddfellows' hall, at 7:30
p in. ; cement works at 11 a.m.
Christian Science lesson-sermon subject for Sunday, Jan. 7 : 'God.' Theie
is one God ; and there is none other but
he : And to love him with all the heart,
and with all the understanding, . . .
is more than all whole burnt offerings
a:id sacrifices.—Mark 12 : 32, 33.
Anglican church services, Sunday, [an
7—11 a.m ^ matins, baptisms, holy communion and sermon on 'The Epiphany
gifts ; 7:30 p m.: Evensong, and sermon
on ' The so-called failure of Christianity.'
Next Tuesday evening at 8:30 p.m., Rev
J. Williams begins a weekly Bible class
of an informal character in the new
church. Young people are cordially invited without regard to denomination.
Come and bring a friend.
Real Estate, Finance, Mines
J If I had only known ; ' 'Too late now; '
'How foolish I was I did not buy that
lot last year : ' These are some of the
bitter regrets that will be heard soon. If
you want  to   buy  or  sell   write Wrjg.hj;.,
Address:.  J. M WRIGHT,
Princeton, B.C.. Canada.
F. P. COOK"
Extends    Christmas   and
New  Year Greetings
to Everybody.
If you want Toys, Confectionery, Fruit,
in fact if }-ou . w.nt any article for the
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Barrister and Solicitor
Notary Public, Etc|J
PRINCETON,   -^Bfc..
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Everything good for the inner
and outer man. Large stock
to choose from. Come and consult us about your wants. It
will pa^you-#^e the  goods,
TrfDMAS BROS.
•iPRINCETON, B.C.
Christmas GUI
isuoaesllons
It is as a rule suth a'puzzle for most of
us to select a suitable Christina1? 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
tiv^ly easy for you-to jnake the right
selections Our lines are varied and well
assorted. Our prices are right. No fancy
holiday profits have en'.ered herein the
calculation of selling prices, _nd 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.
Ladies fancy hair combs and barrettes.
Ladies   silk   scarfs,   motor   veils   and
shawls.
Ladies silk knitted kimonas. 'qfefar:.
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 ludies, man and children
in a great variety of patterns and qualities.
Mer'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.
A. E. HOWS
LlfllTED, PRINCETON, B.C.
NELSON BREWING GO.
\ PRINCETON, B.C.
Pfi^icians Recommend Our Beer
for Emaciated Patients
As a leverage,  healthful ;   for the table, appetizing ;   for" social
and proper use, better than wine.    Families Supplied.
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KING & GIBSON
DEALERS IN
Lumber, Shingles, Lath, Builders'
Hardware, Paints & Oils
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Plans and Estimates Furnished to Builders
OFFICE : Vermilion Ave., near Station
PRINCETON, B.C.
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Our _&ias Stock is complete
and Jkvites your inspection
Large line of gift books for all ages at all prices
Dressing cases from $. .90 up, Garlands,
Xmas Tree Decorations, Perfumes, Mirrors
and small notions, including a line of hand
painted China articles suitable for gifts£■:'.'jjgj
Princeton Drug and BaoKstoreg
COALMONT
The Town ol opportunity
The rails have been   laid   into  the town and Coalmont is now the new
terroinus,   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 opportnnily  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 lot_ left
Two b|pcks from the centre of ^own at only
$225,^55 cash, bal. in 18 months to suit.
ibJVfllaMsonf & turner
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January 3, 1912.
THii    51 MILK. A ME EN    _TAR
FOBESTRY CONVENTION.
Those interested in forest protection
will gather in Ottawa on Feb. 7th and
3th, 1912, at the Dominion Convention
of the Canadian Forestry Association.
H. R. H. the Governor General, takes
great interest in this subject, and the
Convention will be held under his
auspices. The members of the government and the Parliamentary leaders on
both sides are furthering the arrange
tnents and the railways have granted
special rates.
An unfounded impression prevails in
some quarters that lumbermen-are opposed to forest conservation. That this
is wrong is shown both by the fact that a
number of the past presidents of the
Forestry Association are lumbermen, and
bv a further fact that this year tbe Canadian Lumbermen's Association will
meet in Ottawa on Feb. 5th, and the
members will join in the work of the
Convention and in the banquet to be
held on the evening of Feb 7th.
A nutubei of distinguished men from-
the United States as well as from Canada
have promised to attend and the program
so far arr arranged sh _>ws that the emphasis will be placed on the practical
side.
The Sscrectary of the Canadian Forestry Association, whose office is in the
Canadian Building, Ottawa, is now engaged in concluding the details and from
him any further information desired may
be obtained.
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, PRINCETON,
on the
4th day of January, 1012, 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
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General Livery business carried on.
Horses for hira, single or double. Wood
or coal delivered on ^shortest notice.
Draying in alliits branches. Prices right
Satisfaction gu^ranteeST"
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L. T. JOUDRY
EXPERT
Watchmaker
Watch, Clock and   Jewelry repairing
promptly and neatly executed.
All Work Guaranteed.
Satisfaction given _>r money
refunded.
Careful attention given to  all
Mail  Orders.
M
ODERN WOODMEN
OF AMERICA
Meetings, third ^_ondavs, 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,
FrSit, Vegetables,
and Confectionery.
C. V. Semerad __ Co.
J. KNUDSON "
Contractor   and   Builder
A. E. IRWIN
CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER
Estimates Given
Workmanship Guaranteed    i
Best  Cedar  Shingles  $3.50 per M
D. M. FRENCH
Undertaker and
Funeral Director
Coffins Supplied on Short Notice
Shop Bridge St.,. Princeton
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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.   CUMMINOS,   Proprietor
Horseshoeing, Etc.
General Blacksmithing.
Sleighs Built to Order.
All Work Neatly & Promptly
Phone 28. Executed.
Estimates Furnished—Cement, Wood]
Fibre Plaster and Lumber.
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NOTICE.
HOTEL TULAMEEN
KIRKPATRICK & MALONE
PROPRIETORS
Modern in Equipment and
In All Its Appointments!!
BATH ROtfKlS, ETC.
Commercial.* Sample _*Roon_s
GOOD-ATTENTIVE SERVICE
Headquarters for Mining Men
PRINCETON   LODGE
I.O.O.F. No. 52.
Regular meetings. 8 p
m., Th u r sday s, < I
Sc_5aming brethren welcome. Hall situate in
Thomas Block.   •'Oddfellows Hall."
J. F. \__DI>E__,   .    Jas. Gellatly.
Noble Grand.       -^.Secretary
Yale land division, Yale district.
Take _o.i_- that Frederick Logan, of Vanc_>Up
ver, B.C , occupation an agent, 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
ten miles south of the Tulameen river, a tributary
.of Granite creek, marked Frederick Logan's s w
coiner, thence 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80
chains west, 80 chains south to point of beginning,
containing 640 acres, more or le*s.
FREDERICK LOGAN.
Sept. 23, ion. Charles O  French, Agent.
Yale land division, Yale district.
Take nctice that Thomas Wilson, of Vancouver,
B.C., occupation a clerk intends to apply for permission to purchase the following described
lands: Commencing at a post planted about 16
miles west of Princeton, _• C.f and about 10 miles
south of the Tulameen river a tributary of
Granite creek, and marked Thomas -Wilson's n e
corner, thence 80 chains .*est, 80 chains scjiUt^!§o
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
forf permission to purchase the follDwing 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
Gtanite 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 morje^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 planted 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 ndrth, 80 chains west, 80 chains south, 80
chains east to point of beginning, containing 640
acres more or less.
GEORGE SCHAR_?F.' j
Sed. 23, iqii. Charles O. French, Agen_
Yale land division, Yale district.
Take notice that James M. Watson, of Vancouver, B C, occupation a contractor, intends toapply for permission to purchase the folloj__ig
described lands : Commencing at a post plantea
about 16 miles west of Erinceton, B.C., and about
eSghtjnileSjSouth of the Tulanjeen rtrer, a tributary" of Granite creek, and marked James M,
:WS_Son'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 faim hand, intends to apply for
permission to purchase '5__ following desciibed
lands: Commencing at a post planted about 16
miles tjest of Princeton, B.C., and about 8 miles
_6hth of the Tulameen river, a tributary of
TJfffnite 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.
ENOCJL^JWILSON.
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 lands : Commencing at a post planted about
16 miles west of Princeton, B C, and about eight
miles south oTthe Tulameen river, a tributary of
Granite creek, aud marked Gorgon Cambcll's
s w. corner, thence 80 chains north, 80 chains
east, 80 chains sou'.h, 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, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation a carpenter, intends to apply
for permission to purchase the following described lan_SV- Commenting at a post planted about
16 miles west of Princeton, B.C.. and about eight
miles south of the Tulameen rfyer, a tributary of
Granite creek, and marked J. F. Wilson's s e
corner, thence 80 chains north 80 chains west, 80
chains south, 80 chains east, 10 pla_e of beginning, containing 640 acres more or less.
JAMES F. WILSON. :
Sept. 22, iqii. Charles O. French, Agent.
Yale land division, Yale district.
Take notice that James Burlon, of Vancouver,
B.C., occupation a teamst< r, intends to apply for
permission to purchase the following describ
ed lands : Commencing at a post plantea about
three miles southwest of timber limit No. 30,107,
on the east side of Rcche liver, and marked
James Burlon's n w. corner, thence 80 chains
south, 80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 cnains
west, to point of beginning, containing 640 acres
more or less.    ! JAM.ES BURLON.
Oct. 2,1911. Charles O. French, Agent. '
Yale land division, Yale district.
Take notice that Alma Anderson, of Vancouver,
B.C., occupation a widow, intends to apply lor
permission j to purchase the following describe- d .
lands : Commencing at a post planted one mile s
southwest of timber limit No. 39107. on the east
side of Roche river, and marked Alma Anders.oft's
s.w. corner, thence 80 chains north, 86'i_ains
east, 80 chains south, 80 chains west, to point q.
beginning, containing 640 acres, more or less
„.LMA ANDERSON.
Oct. 2, iqii. Charles o. French, Agent.
I Yale land division, Yale district.'"
Take notice that George A. Howell, of Vancou-
couver, B.C., occupation a builder, intenc_r.&#_p--
ply for permission topurchase the following
"described lands : CohTfiftFnCing at a post planted
one mile southwest of timber limit No. 39107, on
the east side of Roche river, and marked George
A. Howell's n.w. corner, thence 8_P<____s south,.
80 chains east, 80 chains north, 80 chains west, to
point of beginning, containing 640 acres, more ov
less. .    GEORGE A. HOWELL.
Oct. 2, iqii. Charles O. French, Agent.
T,3_ale land division, Yale district.   '
Take notice that Francis T. Reid, of Vancouver,
B.C., occupation a book-keeper, intends to apply
for permission to purchase the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted about
3 miles southwest of timber limit No. 39.107, on
Ihe east side of Roche river, and marked Francis
T. Reid's s w. corner, thence 80 chains north, 80
chains east, 80 chains south, 80 chains west, to
t oint of beginning, containing 640 acres, more or
ess. FRANCIS T. REID.
Oct. 2, iqii. Charles O. French, Agent.
Certificate of Improvements.
NOTICE.
'Puritan'    Mineral    claim,  situate  fof-
_____iniilkameen mining division of Yale
district.      Where    located j   On    Beaver
mountain,  about  3j^miles south-east of
Princeton.
Take notice that I. Charles Willarsori,
.free miner's certificate No. 50259B, actefcj
ing as agent for Ellen J. Barron, free
miner's certificate No 44802, intendjK
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 action,
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 here-V-
tofore  exiting   between    Messrs. J.   _?&
Budd, Eflward Pringle aud Joseph Shea,
doingy^usiness  under  the firm name of
the 'Coalmont  Liy«yi   Feed   and  Sales
Stables at  Coajjjj&iit, B.C.,   has -flnsday
been dissolj_f^_nd  the >__fne_s will in
fnture   be  carried   cm by  Messrs. J. C.
Budd and Edward Pringle by  whom  all
outstanding  accounts  against   the confrK/
rany will be  paid and  to whom all ac>r
counts must be paid.
J C. BUDD,
EDWARD PRINGLE,
IOSEPH SHEA.
Witness : A. T. Horswilg;^?
Nov. 28, 19x1.
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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 out jaf a stone; nor can the greatest scientist extract sunbeams from a
cucumber. Tsvery man makes his own destiny==his own fortune==notning comes by so=called
good luck.    The door is wide ajar for all who have pluck a_id a little capital.    Investigate Now.L
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With Its Unequalled Mineral Resources
Its  Healthful Climate and Pretty Site
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Is destined to be the Largest City in the Interior of British Columbia.
Five hours' run to Vancouver when the V., V. 6s. E. is finished.
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CHOICE":LOWS FOR SALE
Enifbire of
Ami to Suit All Requirements
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