THE NICOLA &? ERALD . [\ Vol. 5, No. 16. MERRITT, B. G, FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1909. $2 a Year. THE HORSE RACES LOCAL NEWS For Barbed Wire go to Armstrong's��� a car just unloaded. PROGRAM HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR VICTORIA DAT Rev. D. K. Allan is in Victoria attending a meeting of the Synod. I Over Five Hundred In Prizes For the Racing Events Alone���A Pavilion is to Be Provided For Dining and Dancing At the meeting of the Athletic club Tuesday evening, the racing and athletic committees presented complete programs for the events on Victoria Day. The athletic program is being slightly reyised and will be published next week. Below is the race program and prizes: Half-mile, repeat, free-for-all; first prize $100.00. second 50.00, third 25.00. winner barred from other events. Quarter-mile, heats; 30.00, 15.00, 12.00. Half-mile hurdle race; 20.00, 10.00. Half-mile Klootchman's race, heats; 10.00, 5.00. Slow race, half mile; 10.00, 5.00. Pony race, half-mile, heats; 14 hands and under; 10.00, 5.00. Ladies' race, half-mile; 15.00, 10.00. Half-mile trot, to harness, heats; 20.00, 15.00. Siwash race, heats; 10.00, 5.00 Prospectors' half-mile obstacle; 20.00, 10.00, 5.00. Cowboy obstacle; 15.00, 10.00, 5.00. Half-mile consolation, to include losers in half-mile, quarter-mile and hurdle; 10.00, 5.00, 2.50. Four to enter and three to start. American Jockey Club rules. Entries to be made to F. Steel, secretary Merritt Athletic Club. Entry fees to be 10 per cent of first prize. A committee has been appointed to secure a lot for the erection of a dining and dance pavillion for the 24th and 25th. The floor space will be 80x40feet. P. Thibodeau has purchased an acre lot from Wm. Voght and purposes erecting a dwelling in town. G. B. Armstrong made the first deposit in the general department of the new bank. Mrs. G. E. Hygh was the first lady to deposit in the savings department. Father Rohr, of Mission City, and Father Le Jeune, of Kamloops, are in town. The former will hold mass at J. Garcia's residence at 8 a.m. Sunday, while Father Le Jeune will hold mass at Canford the same day. The following have registered at the popular Quiichena hotel during the past week: Dr. Burris, A Nelson and W Wood, of Kamloops; E P, A F and F J Raspberry, of Minnie Lake ; Chas O'Brien, of Douglas Lake; A Robson, of Pine Grove; R Hazlehurst, W Murray and W Hunter, of Nicola; H W Chat- terton, of Victoria; W S Stevens, Miss Jukes and W Powers, of Vancouver. A carload of Doors and Windows just received at Armstrong's store. The thoroughbred stallion 'Militabo,'. by Milner���Bon Ino., bred by Jos. E. Seagram, Waterloo, Ontario, and owned by T. J. Smith, Vancouver, will travel Merritt, Nicola, Quiichena, Douglas Lake, etc. districts. Stud fee, $20.00. For particulars apply, R. A. Smith, Merritt, or S. Kirby, Nicola. Miss Lillie May, of Nanaimo, is the guest of Mrs. G. E. Hygh at the Hotel Merritt. The 88th anniversary of the Independent Order of Oddfellows was celebrated last Sunday. A carload of Hardware and a carload of Lumber just to hand at G. B. Armstrong's store. O. A. Colby, of Kalispel, Mont., is visiting his brothers-in-law, John and I. Conklin. John Young is having good success with his new fruit ranch, and is making a number of improvements. The Herald is assured on official authority that the C.P.R.'s new station at Merritt will be built this summer. Wm. Cooper laid the first piece of cement walk in the camp this week. It is located in front of the meat market building. Wm. Small, late of Ashcroft, is employed by D. Munro at this camp, and will have charge of the latter's lumber yard this season. J. Stevenson, who has been in the Kamloops hospital with pneumonia for the past week or so arrived in town today. He is progressing favorably. Dr. Tutill expects to start the erection of an eight-ward hospital and surgery shortly in connection with his present medical laboratory. Go to Armstrong's for your Boots and Shoes���a big consignment just to hand. Tennis Shoes and Running Shoes at extra special prices. Frank Bailey left Tuesday for Hedley, where he will be engaged in work on his claims for some time. He was accompanied by Frank Dalamore. Frederick Buscombe, the "China hall" man of Vancouver, has contributed a vase, valued at $10, for one of the ladies' events at Merritt's Victoria Day celebration. A carload of Portland cement arrived at Menzies' general store this week. We are also well equipped in bed springs, mattresses, hammocks and everything a first-class general store carries. Give us a trial and be convinced. The new quarters for the postoffice will be ready for occupation next week. Those wishing to secure boxes or drawers, which will be rented at moderate rates, should communicate with F. G. Pyle at once, as a limited number have been ordered. The postoffice hours are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., but those with boxes will be able to obtain mail as late as 10 p.m. NOTHING DOING MINES REMAIN CLOSED STRING TO CONCESSIONS OF MINE MANAGER GRAY The Herald is issued a day late this week awaiting developments at the mines. The men held meetings last night and this morning. At 11.30 this morning the ultimatum was handed out, and there will be nothihg doing at the mines at least until after the conciliation board, meets in. a few days. F. A. Acland, deputy minister of labor in a recent telegram asked Mr. Brooke to try and get men to resume work pending the immediate sitting of the conciliation board. Mr. Brooke immediately telegraphed W. H. Armstrong at Vancouver, and late last evening received a reply to the effect that Mr. Armstrong was quite willing the men should resume under the conditions stated, providing Mr. Gray, the mine manager here, would concur. Consequently, the meeting this (Saturday) morning to have a committee wait on Mr. Gray for his decision. Mr. Gray cannot apparently get rid of the discrimination mania, and said a portion of the men could go to work. Probably those not selected could hit the ties. The iron themselves were perfectly willing to go back, and Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Acland both appeared anxious they should do so. The local manager is evidently the stumbling block and until he forgets a few things the men seem determined to hold out. It would appear that the least he could do would be to meet the union committee half way and allow a resumption of work without any discrimination until after the decision of the conciliation board. Mr. Acland has appointed on this board T. C. Brooke, district representative of the U. M. W. of A. and Thos. Kiddie of Washington, who decide on a third man. Coal Claims Bonded Stuart Henderson, M.P.P., has taken an option on the North Thompson coal lands, above the Upper Indian Reserve, and the first payment was made this week. His Honor the Lieutenant-Governor James Dunsmuir is stated to be interested in the deal. The opening up of the coal lands will mean much to Kamloops and district. J. W. Collis, representing the Vancouver branch of Mussens, Limited, was in the valley the past week in connection with railway and mining supplies. Mr. Collis spys it is reported on good authority that the extension of the railway from Merritt up the Cold- water will be commenced this summer. G. M. Gemmill, the druggist who is to open up in business here within two weeks' time, has goods ordered from some of the best wholesale firms on the coast, a portion of which are already on the road. The new store will be temporarily located in the front portion of G. H. Nash's bakery. Mr. Gemmill will make every effort to serve the community in a complete and satisfactory manner. BORN. Taylor. - In Merritt, on Saturday, April 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. R. Taylor, a son. IMPORTANT! A meeting will be held in Menzies' hall on Monday evening, May 3rd, with the object of organizing a Board of Trade for��� Merritt. This is of utmost importance to every business man and property owner, and the meeting should be attend- by every enterprising citizen. Church Services. Anglican Church: Vicar Jas. Thompson will hold services next Sunday as follows: Merritt, 11 a. m. Middlesboro, 3 p.m. Nicola, 7.30 p.m. Presbyterian Church: Sunday, May 2.-Rev. O. M. Sanford will conduct service at Nicola at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 9th.���Mr. D. Dodding will conduct service in Hyland's hall, Merritt at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 16th���Rev. Geo. Murray will conduct service at Nicola at 11 a.m. BANKERS BANQUET RECEPTION TENDERED THB B4NK OF MONTREAL STAFF An enjoyable farewell social was given by members of Court Nicola, A. O. F., to Bro. A. H. Carrington at Nicola, on Tuesday evening, on his departure to take up work at the coast. A fine silver cup has been given by the A. E. Suckling company, of Vancouver, for the Victoria Day sports. The trophy will be awarded for the half-mile foot race. Mr. Morgan, of Manitoba, is in the coal metropolis, the guest of H. John and W. Williams, old friends from Wales. Mr. Morgan likes Nicola valley climate and may remain here. A. H. Skey, D. D. G. M., of the Masonic order, officiated at a special meeting of the lodge at Nicola Wednesday evening. A number of Merritt brethren were present. The concert at Middlesboro on Friday, under Presbyterian church auspices, was a decided success. Each item on the program was well sustained and the hall was well filled. The audience showed their appreciation of every piece rendered. Further donations have been tendered the Merritt Athletic club for the big time on Victoria Day, as follows : R. P. Rithet & Co., Victoria, case of King George IV Scotch whisky; Pacific Bottling Works, Seattle, who make the Rainier beer, a silver cup. Stanley Kirby, the genial proprietor of the Driard hotel at Nicola, circulated among friends at the coal metropolis Wednesday. Since the completion of the annex to this hotel Mr. Kirby's popular resort gives increased accommodation and is fitted up in excellent shape to handle the traveling public. A slight error occurred in last week's report of Dr. Hone's remarks at the Shulus mission school concert. The statement that the governmentgaveno grant for the school is incorrect. There is an annual grant of $300 towards the maintenance of the mission but no assistance had been given by the government towards fitting up a building. Merritt Business Meet In Most Happy Gathering at Hotel Merritt and Spend Time in Feasting and Speechmaking A. W. Strickland, manager of of the Nicola and Merritt branches of the Bank of Montreal, and A.C. Gourley, sub-agent here, were tendered a banquet at the Hotel Merritt on Saturday evening last. The occasion was in honor of the institution of the Merritt branch and proved a great success from every standpoint. The business men of the town were well represented and a jovial spirit of mutual good-will was omnipresent throughout the evening. Mine Host, Geo. E. Hygh, was responsible for one of the most elaborate "spreads" ever enjoyed in the valley. The inner man was bontifully provided for, and the table decorations, under the tasty supervision of Mrs. Hygh, were all that the heart could desire. G. B. Armstrong, occupied the toastmaster's chair and filled the position most acceptably. The toast list drew forth speeches from those called upon which did the respondents credit. The various subjects discussed were mostly of a local color, of much importance to the growing town and were treated in a serious vein that attracted great interest. Many propositions were advanced that will prove of considerable benefit to this budding metropolis���that of the formation of a board of trade not being the most inconspicuous. It was the unanimous opinion that the securing of a bank for Merritt was a most advantageous boost, and the fact that this institution was a branch of the Bank of Montreal made the boost all the merrier. The various toasts were called and responded to as follows : The King G. B. Armstrong Uncle Sam R. Whimpel Our Guests A. W. Strickland and A. C. Gourley Trade and Commerce J. A. Menzies The Coal Industry Jos. Graham Our Pioneers���W. Voght and J. Garcia The Press A. S. Bennett Future of Merritt J. P. Boyd Medical Fraternity Drs. Tutill and Curtin Nicola Valley Frank Bailey Our Host and Hostess G. E. Hygh, W. Mclntyre, I. Eastwood The remarks by Messrs. Voght and Garcia, descriptive of the days of the 50's and the 60's were very interesting and were received with much enthusiasm. A couple of songs by Miss Freeman in the early part of the evening happily assisted the program. Numerous stories and reminiscences produced many a hearty laugh and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought this wholly enjoyable occasion to a close. ��� B���-��._ : 'iHrtfilitmami g/4B*Bammy'ifrrrT~ i THE NICOLA HERALD THE NICOLA HERALD L. G. LOBSINGER, Publisher. Published Every Friday Subscription, in Advance, $2 a Tear Merritt, B. C, April 30, 1909. SQUIBOGRAPHS It's alright; cheer up Knocking never prospers. Watch the coal metropolis grow Some men are cynics, and some have good digestions. You can't always measure good time by the price. you owe to your wife ? It is only right to own this fact before her day by day. It will make her happy and keep her youthful. Now, wouldn't it be real nice if capitalistic employers would look upon the employee who creates his bank-roll as a friend instead of an enemy. The world is full of women who can amuse the ordinary man. They can sing, dance or recite to him; can paint, write or decorate in a manner most pleasing: but the poor man often goes begging for a woman who can sew on buttons or mend his clothes; who can cook his food with economy and flavor it to his taste. MERRITT BREWERY The intellectual guage of a company is the tone of its conversation. Never try to beat the other fellow at his game. Get a game of your own. Experience teaches us how to make the same mistakes in a different way. The day of being beheaded for voicing your individual rights is long since past. This would be a better world if people were as quick to commend as they are to condemn. Deep water is not riled by throwing stones in it���only the shallow are highly sensitive. You can get just as black an eye in the other fellow's scrap as you can in your own quarrel. The theory that love makes the world go round may account for the fact that so many girls are giddy. WM. COOPER GENERAL CONTRACTOR Plastering. Brick, Stone, Cement Floors, Sidewalks, Foundations, etc. Work prorptly and neatly executed. MERRITT, - B.C. HERNY'S NURSERIES FOR THE SPRING TRADE: Tested Stock���Seeds for Farm, Garden or Conservatory���from the best growers in England, Frauce, Holland, United States and Canada. HOME GROWN Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Small Fruits Fertilizers, Bee Supplies, Spray Pumps, Spraying Materials, Wire fencing and gates, Cut Flowers. 140 Page Catalogue Free OFFICE, GREENHOUSES & SEEDHOUSE, 3010 WESTMINSTER ROAD, VANCOUVER, - B.C. Branch Nursery, - - S. Vancouver Grand Central Hotel Ashcroft, B.C. Everything up to date. Best cuisine in town. Bar supplied with the best wines, liquors and cigars. When in Ashcroft stop at the Grand Central. Is now ready to supply your wants with the best on the market. Drink the Beer that is going to help make the coal metropolis famous, grow fat and LIVE till you die. Patronize Home Industry L. FORSCHNER, Proprietor Bank of flontreal Capital, $14,400,000. Rest, $12,000,000 Head Office: Montreal. Sir Edward Clouston, Bart. Vice-President & General Manager. Savings Bank Department. SoSE^kSSS BANK MONEY ORDERS ISSUED AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: TENDERS WANTED Be Victoria Day Privileges Tenders will be received by the undersigned on behalf of the Merritt Athletic Club for the following privileges in connection with the Victoria day celebration on Slay 24th and 25th, on the'grounds contracted for by the said Club: Tender No. 1���Privilege for serving meals in pavilion to be built by Club. Tender No. 2���Privilege for refreshment be. jth. Tender No. 3���Privilege for refreshment booth. Tenders will be received for any or all of the above privileges. Tenders must be sealed and received by the undersigned by 12 o'clock noon on May 1st. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Further particulars may be had on ap- lication to G. B. ARMSTRONG, President M. A. C. Merritt, April 15th, 1909. $IOOO BUYS A well built new frame house containing 4 good rooms, barn, woodshed, about 1 acre of laud. Quarter of a mile from Railroad station, near to stores, post- office, church and school. APPLY Nicola Valley Land Co., OOUTLEE, B.O. 3VE- = M: = -avr How much of your success do'GEO. WARD, - PROP r. j. McGregor Painter and Decorator ���������������^���^n������ SIGNS Wagons, Carriages, Buggies, Sleighs, Cutters, etc., etc. :: Painting, Graining, Papering, Stencilling, Frescoing, Gilding, Kalsomining, etc., etc. Estimates furnished free on all kinds of work applying to the trade. METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET NIOOLA, B. C. $5.00 and under 3c. Over $5 and not exceeding $10 5c. Over $10 and not exceeding $30. .10c. " $30 " " " $50..15c. TIioro ORDERS are PAYABLE AT PAR at any offlcoin Canada of a chartered Bank (Yukon exeopt.edl. They form an excellent method of remitting small sums of money with safety and at small coBt. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Merritt Branch, A. O. GOURLAY, Acting Sub-Agbnt. Nicola Branch, A. W. STRICKLAND, Managkr. COLDWATER HOTEL WM. McINTYRE, Proprietor First-class Accommodation. Best of Cuisine. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. MERRITT, B. 0. n The choicest of Beef, Mutton, etc., always on hand. Fresh Fish, Eggs and Vegetables. All work guaranteed strictly first-class. 'Once tried you will have no other. T. HESLOP, PROP NIOOLA VALLEY MEAT MARKET DEALERS IN Prime Beef. Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Pork and Ssusage, Poultry, Hams and Bacon, Fresh Fish CATTLE BOUGHT AND SOLD BY THE CARLOAD I. EASTWOOD, Mgr \ GRAND HOTEL (Cor. Nicola Ave. & Garcia St.) 0PEN~F0R BOARDERS First-Class Accommodation. Newly Furnished. MRS. C. HOGGAN, Proprietress. MERRITT FOR LOTS AND ACREAGE IN THIS, THE COMING TOWN OF THE INTERIOR SEE H. 5. Cleasby, & Coutlee or at Nicola Valley Meat Market, Merritt, every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon W. H. GRAY (R. M. Woodward's Sawmill.) BUILDER and CONTRACTOR ROUGH & DRESSED LUMBER SASHES DOORS SHINGLES MOULDINGS LOWER NICOLA, - B. C DRIARD HOTEL NICOLA, B. C. S. KIRBY, - Prop. Under new management and personally supervised. Cuisine unexcelled. Hot and cold baths. livery accommodation for tourists and those desiring to spend a week-end in Nicola. Finest hunting and fishing; guides, horses, etc., always on hand. ���MM THE NICOLA HERALD CHIPS FROM THE BLOCK A Line-up on What is Doing in Near-by Districts and Throughout British Columbia Generally There are 112 coal mines in Alberta. Vancouver is discussing an eight-hour day on city work. looked after by the Ashcroft hotel proprietors and duly forwarded on her way by last Monday's stage.���Journal Duncan Ross, ex-M.P., has returned from the east, where he secured the plant for his new paper, the Daily Gazette, to shortly see the light of day in Vancouver. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I, Wm. Mclntyre, of Merritt, B. C, intend to apply to the superintendent of provincial police, F. S. Hussey, of Victoria, for renewal of a retail liquor license for the Coldwater Hotel, located at Merritt, B. C. WM. McINTYRE. Merritt, B.C., April 26th, 1909. 4 An epidemic of chicken-pox has closed the Ladner school. Smallpox is reported in a lumber camp near Revelstoke. The Hewitt mine at Silverton will resume operations shortly. The Vancouver horse show this year ��.,. a great euccess. The gold cLedge at Lillooet has commenced operations for the season. T. B. Cosgrove and C J. McAstocher were fined $100 at Phoenix for selling liquor without a license. A Vancouver company has 18 men at work on placer ground on Cayoose creek, Lillooet. The Kamloops milkmen who were charged with adulteration have had their cases dismissed. The Golden Bell on Sheep Creek which was recently bonded by John McMartin for $160,000 has been sold to eastern capitalists. A young tot aged nine travelled all the way from Idaho to Ashcroft by herself to join some relatives who live back of the 70 Mile House. She was well The Nanaimo council suspects that Albert Stewart of that city has met with foul play, and offers a reward for any information in support of its theory concerning his death. After making a trip of 6,000 miles, from Vancouver to Liverpool, all by himself, and for the simple purpose of paying his "auntie" in Manchester a visit, 10-year old Francis F. Appleyard, of Vancouver, has arrived safely in Liverpool recently from the Empress of Britain. Preparations are being made to mine coal by convict labor in the yards of the penitentiary at Edmonton. A seam has been discovered on the river bank nearby; a drift will be run back and a shaft sunk in the penitentiary yard. The warden says there is sufficient coal ^here to supply the needs of the jail for all time to come. CRAND PACIFIC HOTEL KAMLOOPS The nearest hotel to the railway station The only convenient hotel for travelers. Good rooms, good table, good liquors. Two large sample rooms. Good stabling in connection. T7S71. DOBSON PROPRIETOR Printers' ink marks the path to riches and fame. Try it. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I, Geo. E. Hygh, of Merritt, B. C, intend to apply to the superintendent of provincial police, F. S. Hussey, of Victoria, for renewal of a retail liquor license for the Hotel Merritt, located at Merritt, B. C. GEO. E. HYGH, Merritt, B.C., April 26th, 1909. 16-4 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I, S. J. Solomon, of Coutlee, B.C., intend to apply to the superintendent of provincial police, F. S, Hussey, of Victoria, for renewal of a retail liquor license for the Coutlee Hotel, located at Coutlee, B. C. S. J. SOLOMON, Coutlee, B.C., April 16th, 1909. 4t NOTICE Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I, Stanley Kirby, of Nicola, B. C, intend to apply to the superintendent of provincial police, F. S. Hussey, of Victoria, for renewal of a retail liquor licenss for the Driard Hotel, located at NicoU, 3. C. STANLEY KIRBY, Nicola, B.C., April 26th, 1909. 4t NOTICE Notice is hereby given that thirty days after date I, Joseph Guichon, of Quiichena, B.C., intend to apply to the superintendent of provincial police, F. S. Hussey, of Victoria, for renewal of a retail liquor license for the Quiichena Hotel, located at Quiichena, B.C. 4t JOSEPH GUICHON, Quiichena, B.C., April 26th, 1909. 4t BE WISE LIEEE THE OWL and have your face laundried at Winegard'p Barber Shop (Near Coldwater Hotel) �� The Way to Save Money WHEN BUYING IS TO S Purchase Good Goods We can supply your wants in all lines and guarantee satisfaction FOR GROCERIES come to us. Our stock is new and fresh and our prices are the best When our driver calls give us a trial and be convinced Flour and Feed Groceries Hardware Dry Goods Men's Furnishings Furniture REX FLINTKOTE ROOFING Makes an inexpensive and satisfactory roofing for use on light structures, farm buildings, barns, etc, where a waterproof covering is desired. Keeps hens and stock warm and dry; is best for lining feed boxes, poultry houses, etc; vermin avoid it. Also MIKADO RUBBER ROOFING for use on light build- in,Tfc) where chf��ap roof is required. Better than tar. Excellent for use on sides of poultry houses. NEXT DOOR TO COUTLEE'S BARN SEE THE BIG SIGN Diamond Vale Supply Co. Merritt General ���:5tore:= i' BICYCLE TIME HAS ARRIVED Now is the time to enjoy a healthful spin around the country on a good bike. Call and inspect our fine line of wheels at close prices. We handle the "CLEVELAND" "PERFECT" and other celebrated makes Buy now and buy from us J. A. MENZIES, Prop. Merritt, B.C. ' QaibGHENA H9TEL QTTILOB��EjET.A., BL.O- Boating, Fishing, Shooting, Guides, Horses, etc. always on hand. FIRST-CLASS WINES AND LIQUORS. EVERY ACCOMMODATION FOR TOURISTS Hot and Cold Water Baths. Terms: $2.00 and upwards. JOSEPH GUICHON, ::: Proprietor N. PETERSON OENERAL BLACKSMITH Here's where you get First-Class work done at Moderate Prices. H0RSESH0EIN0~A SPECIALTY. AU kinds of Carriage work and Wheel-Wrighting promptly executed. MEEEITT, B.O. Victor Safes, BEST ON * * THE MARKET Guaranteed Absolutely Fire-Proof. If you are in need of the best, write to E. G. PARNELL, agent, P. O. Box, 880, Vancouver, B.C. MERRITT LIVERY AND FEED STABLES A. J. COUTLIE, Proprietor. Saddle Horses, Single and Double Drivers supplied on short notice. First Class accommodation for Horses. Everything New and First Class. Express meets all trains, BUGGIES FOR HIRE. npmnpi THE NICOLA HERALD LOCAL NOTES Don't forget the Jeweller at Nicola. Your repairs will be promptly attended to at coast prices. J. B. Haddad, Nicola, B. C. And don't forget that it is up to every citizen to aid in making the Victoria Day celebration this year a pronounced success. WANTED P. M. Beasley of Vancouver, representing the Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corporation of London, England, was in town this week and reported business very good. Wanted ��� Housekeeper for general house management, and attention of children���no cooking. Apply Mrs. R. H. Winny, Nicola; B.C. 1 Wanted���A steady, competent foreman for a stock ranch. ��� Apply to Mrs. Pooley, Tamerton ranch, Nicola, B. C. 2-15 BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL CARDS M. L. GRIMMETT, LL. B. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC, Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal. NICOLA, B. C. WM. KILEY Dr. Harvey, dentist, will be in Merritt on May 12th, prepared to do dental work of any kind. The doctor intends to remain in the valley some time and will make Merritt his headquarters. Kamloops Sentinel: The Victoria day celebration at Merritt this year will extend over two days, May 24 and 25, and will be conducted under the auspices of the Merritt Athletic Club, which has provided for two days clean sport, including footraces, jumping, etc., football, baseball and tennis games and horse races on 25th, the first day ending with a grand ball. With such an attractive bill of fare there should be a good attendance and a royal time. WANTED-Offers for 320 acres Crown General BlciCkSHlith Granted land at 8 mile creek containing u, ���tu au, ( lll(IIrittoiH valuable possibilities in coal and minerals���water rights of the creek flowing over a portion of the property fully secured.���Tho Mammette Lake road divides the land nearly in half. Title nmiig �� spuoialty. NICOLA, li C. is absolutely (lawless. Address J. H. Byene, April 26th, 1909. Chilliwack, B.C. 4 NOTICE. Is bereViy given ihat thirty days aft��r (lain I intend In apply to t hn nupertnten dent of provincial police, Victoria, B;C , for a retail liquor license for the Aspen Grove Hotel, at Aspen Orbve, H 0. G. It. Bates. April 1st, 1909. Aapen Grove, B.C. ^.. O. Jti'. CIOURT NICOTjA, No. 8!m, A.O. F., meet* j second and llli Thursday in each month nt 8 p. in., in I'ooloy'ri Hull. Viniiing brethren cordially Invited. R, Ha/.i.kiiuuet 0. U. ItBV. 1). K. Allan, Sec. ������I��� An exchange remarks : "There are two ways of spending your dollar: you can spend it at home, gain an easy conscience, make another friend and perhaps get the dollar back tomorrow; or you can send it away, feel that you have sinned, offend the home merchant and forever lose the dollar and the blessed influence for good to yourself and neighbor." A good place to patronize Ashcroft Hotel Newly renovated. Headquarters for mittingmen.. Klectric Lighted, Hot and Cold Baths, Cozy Rooms. Best Table in Town. Fine Bar. Commodious .Sample Rooms. McGillivray & Veasey, Props. 240 acre hay ranch for sale Comprising 15 head of stock, farming implements, household goods, SO acres in timothy, 40 acres in hay meadow, balance easily cleared. Located in Otter valley. For further particulars apply to M. Adams, Merritt, B, C. LAND ACT. Take notice, that I, Mary T. Hardiman, of Canford, B.C. intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for permission to purchase 40 acres of land, situated on the north of the Nicola river, and adjoining lot 137, commencing at a post placed at N. W. corner, thence east ten chains; south, forty chains; west, ten chains; thence forty chains to point of commencement. MARY T. HARDIMAN. March 8th, 1909. 9-8 NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the Estate of Jesse Coutlie, deceased. Notice is hereby given that all persons having any claims against the late Jesse Coutlie, who died on the 14th day of January, 1909, at Merritt, B. C, are required to send by post prepaid or deliver to the undersigned solicitor herein for I. Eastwood and A. Fyall, executors of the will of the deceased, their names and addresses and full particulars in writing of their claims, and the nature of the securities, if any, held by them. And take notice that after the 1st May, 1909, the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which they shall then have had notice. Dated 22nd March, 1909. M. L. Grimmett. ��� Nicola, B. C, Solicitor for the executors. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of Nawlslstkin (Peter) Chief of Shulus Indian Reservation, Deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all persons having any claims against the late Xawisistkiu, who died on the 7th day of April, 1909, at .Shulus Indian Reservation, B.C., are required to send by post prepaid or deliver to the undersigned executors of the will of the deceased, their names and addresses and full particulars in writing of their claims, and the nature of the securities, if any, held by by them. \ And take notice that after the 15th day of June, 1909, the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the .claims of which they shall then have had notice. JOHN If. COLLKTT, \Rxecutors. PETER TIIIBODKAU, I ^XLt:ULOrh' Dated Merritt, B.C., 15th April, 1909. For sale or to let 800 acres of mountain pasture land. Apply, M. Adams, Merritt, B. C. General S> Blacksmith -AGENT FOR- Sharles Tubular CreamSeparator ALSO FOR The famous John Deere and Fleury Plows and all classes of Farm Implements ERRITT, B. 0, UNDERTAKING j Caskets and Coffins of all Sizes on Hand. N. J. Barwick, - Nicola, B. C. BEAN BROS. DEALERS IN HIDES & FURS Office at A. Jackson's Store ICE CREAfl Parlors are now open for the summer months. Best Ice Cream and lee Cream Soda in B.C. Or. H. NASH - QUILCHENA AVENUE H, PRIEST, Photographer and Sign Writer MERRITT, - - B.C. DAN. FRASER BOOT AND SHOE REPAIRER Work promptly and neatly executed. Nicola Ave. MERRITT, B. C. FOR SALE Cattle Ranches, Fruit Lands or Acre Lots. Coal lands in the Nicola and Similkameen Vallies for sale, lease or bond on easy terms. An up-to-date STEAM LAUNDRY, a money-making proposition at Middlesboro for sale cheap. ��� Now is the time to buy a $500.00 Gerhard Heintzman Upright Grand Piano nearly new for $150.00. Development work and mining contracts undertaken. Examination and reports. FRANK BAILEY & CO. Mining Engineers, - Merritt, B.C. The Right Place to Buy For the Right Goods at the Right Prices all the time You cannot do better than leave your orders with H. E. FORSYTH General Merchant Middlesboro Hotel ~and Store c The Gateway to the Nicola Valley Coal Fields Under one Management, better than ever. Concise and special attention given all patronage. We are receiving a new line of Groceries at ail times, fresh California fruits and vegetables every week. A carload of Flour and Grain. Also Wagons and Al Buggies to arrive shortly. Call and be convinced. You will be assured of a square deal. OOUTLEE, ZB.O. Hotel Merritt RATES $2 A DAY. ' MERRITT, B.C FINE ROOMS #�����-> FINER TABLE FINEST WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS FINE LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS HEADQUARTERS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS G. E. HYGH Proprietor C CI LI The only way to save is to deal with the Premier store of the Nicola valley BARGAINS IN ALL LINES Spring house cleaning.' I am headquarters for Linoleums, Carpet Squares, Mats, Jap Matting, Wall Papers, Burlaps, etc. I am opening a ladies' ready-to-wear department to my store and can supply waists, skirts, coats and everything that a lady may desire. Gents' furnishings at startling reductions. Look the problem square in the face and SAVE G. B. ARMSTRONG, MERRITT The Herald till January 1st, 1910 for only One Dollar. Do it now. mm