THE NICOLA HERALD Vol. 5, No. 27. YEARLY SCHOOL REPORT MERRITT, B. 0., PRIDAT, JrJLT ^ Prinoipal Fraser Gives Information and Timely Suggestions During the year 1908-09 instruction was imparted to seventy-five pupils at the Merritt public school. School was held in Hyland hall. Owing to the lack of proper accommodation and equipment, progress was not as rapid as it would be under more favorably circumstances. However, it is safe to say that most of the pupils have done fairly well. The attendance was very irregular. Out of a total enrolment of seventy-five the average actual daily attendance was only twenty-nine, or 37 1-3 per cent. This was caused by the arrival of new pupils late in the year, the departure of old pupils, and indifference on the part of the parents. Next year the clause of the school law, relating to j compulsory attendance will be strictly ' enforced. The semi-annual examination of the school was held on June 30, 1909. Only two trustees and one parent were present. The other parents were evidently too busy, too fatigued or not enough interested in the welfare of their children to attend. This should never be. Now, if a man has a horse which he wants trained, he engages the very best horseman he can procure, and is very anxious that that horseman does all possible to improve his horse. He must know as often as possible how his horse is getting along. He does not begrudge the money he gives for that horse's training. With the welfare of his children, who are infinitely more precious than horses or anything else, he is not so much concerned. He does not care whether they attend school regularity or not. He does not co-operate with the teacher to make them learn. He is not interested enough in their education to call at school twice a year to see how they are progressing. Of course this does not apply to all the parents of Merritt. There are a few, I am pleased to say, who are much inter ested in their children's schooling. Every parent should be. They should find time to attend the public examination of their school. At the close of the examination, Mr. Cleasby, secretary of the school board, and Trustee Menzies expressed themselves as pleased with the progress being made. The Honor Rolls were awarded as follows: (1). Punctuality and Regularity ��� Nelson Brolin. (2). Deportment���Harry Collett. (3). Proficiency���Helen Hyland. When school reopens, pupil3 will be classed as follows: Class IV.���Henry Castillou, Helen Hyland. Class III (Senior).-May Olson, Mildred Hygh, Agnes Malone. Class III (Junior). ��� Elin Gavelin, Annie King, Edith Paige, Alfred Berkeley. Class II (Senior).��� Mary Malone, Albert Nash, Mabel Nash, Rudolf Beltner. Class II (Junior).-Thos. Clark, Olga Olson, David Dickie. Class I (Senior).���Lena Voght, Christina Voght, John Hudson, Harry Col-1 lett,'Eric Brolin, Kathleen Bills, Robert Gray, Barbara Malone. Class I (Junior).���John Thibodeau, Anthony Barrett, Florence Osmond, Josephine Minbarriett, Irvine Beltner, Naima Mails. II Primer.���James Newkirk, Norman Berkeley, Ina Boyd, Nelson Brolin, Sadie Mails, Mary Dickie, Belle Clark, Mona King. I Primer (Senior).���Percy Osmond, Blodwen Williams, John Hoggan, Willie Paige, Jennie Wade, John Macdonald. I Primer (Junior).���Lucy Beltner, Ruth Wade, Mona Westwood, John | Marshall, Victor Berkeley, David I Dickie, Gordon Macdonald, Edna Louise I Garcia, Herbert Marshall, Nora E. Taylor. For the past year the provincial government supplied the schools with readers, arithmetics, scribblers and copy books. No doubt the district is very grateful to the government for this. Some of the pupils were rather ungrateful���they either lost or destroyed the books loaned them. One of the "Conditions of Lending" books to pupils is, "In case of loss, destruction or material injury, this book must be at once replaced by the pupil." Pupils who have not returned their books on June 30th, will be obliged to bring the price of books loaned them the first day of school, or the books if they have them. After the holidays rchool will be held in the new schoolhou.se which is being built. Ernest Fraser, Teacher. TO COME TO THE NICOLA Board of Trade Merritt Board of Trade held a largely attended meeting in Menzies' hall last Monday evening, the president, H. S. Cleasby, in the chair. The main object of the meeting was to definitely decide upon a name for the organization, it being decided to recind the name "Merritt Board of Trade" for a more comprehensive caption, in view of the territory covered. After considerable discussion a vote was taken on two names proposed, viz: "Nicola Valley Board of Trade, with Headquarters at Merritt," and "Merritt and Nicola Valley Board of Trade." The poll favored the latter name, which was then made unanimous. Mr. Grimmett was instructed to forward at once to Ottawa the necessary papers for incorporating the board under the Dominion Act. An adjournment was made till Wed nesday evening, July 28th. Will Educate Decker's Son The Canadian Pacific Railway has set aside a sum of $2500 to provide for the education of the son of the late Constable Isaac Decker, who was killed in the fight with the train robbers at Ashcroft some time ago. The money has been placed with the Royal Trust Company at Vancouver. This will be distinct from the reward of $5000 held up for the capture of the bandits, one third of which the family of Decker will likely receive together with one third of the government reward of $2500. Renewing The Chase Constable ForrestJLoring of Ashcroft, arrived in town last evening, and, accompanied by Wm. McNeil, left this morning in another chase for the train robbers. Although the movements of the police are being kept secret it is learned that some new developments have arisen which haye convinced the officials that at least two of the bandits are at large in the Nicola Valley, and a capture is expected in a few days. The Canadian Northern Has Decided on Southern Route It is now definitely determined that the Canadian Northern railway will enter Kamloops o l the east side and leaving here will go south through Quiichena and Nicola to the head of the Tulameen and over the Hope mountains. At least that is the advice that has reached the city from an official quarter during the past few days, says the Kamloops Standard. The survey work along the west side of the North Thompson river is progressing most satisfactorily and the parties expect to reach Tete Jaune Cache very shortly and Yellowhead Pass will be cleared by September. Construction will start with the consumation of the survey work and by this time next year the line will be well under way, according to the | officials of the company. Both the North Thompson and the South Thompson rivers will be bridged, the latter somewhere between the old bridge and the Industrial Home. The line will then be carried to the divisional point across Peterson creek. Leaving! here the line will take a turn and will skirt the foothills going down through the country to the south, through the ra- vine near the ranch of Peter Barnhardt and about two miles this side of Campbell creek. The southern location of the line has not been definitely determined but it is understood that the railway officials are desirous of penetrating the fertile Nicola valley. I The railway officials laugh at the proposal to carry the line west from here along the north shore of the South Thompson and thence along the banks of the Fraser and they ssy that the-e is no possibility of the line going iu that direction. "You can take it from me,' said one man in authority, "that ihe C. N. will go south from Kamloops for that route offers the most for the road.'' i lev 2r Z aCt��r th3t the V��Sht ^ | ley and Coldwater mail contract is to bee.nceUed. The reason for this move isharly clear. Surely it cannot be a I case of retrenchment on the part of the settlers now ,n that section than when the ma,l contract was first let. All the ranchers along the Coldwater route are" up. n arms over this action. Two years route ,n Pe��P'e ^ving mail on the ed on I V T C��Uld almost ^^nt- ed on one hand. Today it would take several hands to figure" them Up, *�� many will have to travel a distance of over 25 miles to receive mail when the cantract is cancelled. What the motive is, is what we cer tainly would like to know. LOOAL NEWS Five cars of cattle were shipped to the coast from Nicola this week. A large number of men are now working at the Middlesboro collieries Mr. and Mrs. John Cowley are spending a couple of weeks at Lower Nicola. Hugh Gillespie and bride returned today from their honeymoon trip to the coast. Mr. Behnson, M. P. P., of Victoria, was through the valley in the interests of his Big B and Little B cigars this week. A. C. Gourlay is again on duty at the 1 Bank of Montreal, and is rapidly recovering from his recent accident. I John Reardon, of Phoenix, formerly secretary of the U. M. W. of A., spent a few days in the metropolis this week Important Transaction Consummated on Tuesday Last A Vancouver syndicate comprising several well known coast capitalists has purchased a large section of land on the south side of Nicola lake and will ! carry out a scheme of subdivision providing a large number of small fruit farms. The transaction was completed on Tuesday. The ranchers involved in this deal which is one of the most important ever consummated in the valley are those of John Clapperton, R. H. Winny, A. E. Howse, R. L. Clark and C. H. Broad- bent. A system of irrigation will be installed and when in its improved form the land will be amongst the most valuable in the province fo.- fruit growing and agricultural purposes. Without question Merritt will be the headquarters for the new road in Nicola 1 vallej-. The New Station The C. P. R. gang at work on the new coal bunkers at Spences Bridge is expected in Merritt next month to commence on tho new station. This is the statement of Hugh Macdonald, bridge superintendent, who was a visitor to the coal metropolis this week. Election of Officers The following officers have elected for Court Nicola A.O.F. : P. C. R. R. Hazlehurst E. Pauline Johnson, the celebrated Mohawk poet-entertainer, will appear in Merritt in August, accompanied by Walter McRaye, the clever impersonator. Orange Picnic Members of Merritt L.O.L., No. 1701, have every reason to feel proud of their 1 modest celebration of the anniversary of the "Battle on the Boyne" on the glorious Twelfth last Monday, when a large crowd was royally entertained at the picnic at Ten-mile creek. Conveyances were provided to conduct the picnickers to the grounds and the "spread" of refreshments was more than sufficient. Sports of various kinds were indulged in and a day of delightful enjoyment was spent by young and old. After the return from the picnic, a dance was held in Menzies' hall in the evening at which there was a bumper attendance. Excellent music was provided and the unanimous opiuion was that one of the most successful haps in Merritt was the one given on Monday. been S. N. Dancey, of Kamloops, arrived in Merritt today. Mr. Dancey is connected with the Kamloops Standard and holds a portfolio as Conservative organizer. He is on a round-up tour in the latter capacity. J. J. and T. Priest, the former accompanied by his wife, arrived in Merritt by today's train, and are visiting with their brother, H. Priest. They are newly arrived from England and expect to indulge in the healthful ozone in Nicola valley for an indefinite period. C. R. S. C. R. S. W. T. W. S. B. T. B. Treas. Sec'y Wild Man Still on Duty Rev. Fathers Rohr and Lessieur who returned last week from a mo���S�� -ongst the E^"/^ spasmodic appearance of a wild man farmed with a brush knife at th' ^sofVh:tV0,"terrori-^- -b/tS^:ur:?ttris even the squaws carry revo v s a'd threaten to shoot on sight W? f�� orce i8 nearer than VafouVer 0^ flatter point beCVmSes' G. L. Murrav F. C. Riley E. J. Riley T. Heslop H. H. Matthews R. Clark N. J. Barwick _, - D. K. Allan. The order is in a flourishing condition. Young men desirous of having insurance for sickness and medical attendance free w.ll do well to join the prosperous ranks. Wm. Shea and son Joseph are down from the Coldwater this week. Kamloops Has Dally Paper The Kamloops Inland Sentinel is now issued as a daily paper, and the initial copies to hand show that the management intends to serve the people of the district with a daily news-sheet that would do credit to a much larger center than Kamloops. The Sentinel has always had the advancement of the town and community at heart, and Bro. Wade deserves good support from the business men and citizens generally in the com- mendable enterprise he has shown by his new venture. Renewed activity by the Diamond I Vale and Nicola Valley Development companies seems to be the order of the day. Diamond drill operations are to be carried on on a larger scale, and it is understood that a new shaft will be sunk on the Vale property on the south side of the Nicola river. I The increased bounty on coyotes and ' owls has had a good effect among the Indians of Fish lake district. In that locality a bunch of Siwashes are reported to be feeding about thirty horned owls, intending to keep them alive until presented for the bounty, as they are not sure in what form the government demands them to be delivered. The Indians also have quite a number of coyote pelts. Presbyterian services will be held next Sunday as follows: Lower Nicola, 11 a. m. Merritt (Herald hall) 3 p. m. Middlesboro 7 p.m. Alfred Collett and family have moved into their fine new residence this week, B. Osen having completed the work I Tuesday. Mr. Osen will shortly take a trip to the Seattle fair. T. J. Smith arrived from the coast today, accompanied by a party which includes C. H. Binkley, a New York capitalist, and J. D. Atkinson, of Olym- [pia, Wash. The party are taking a look over the district. B. P. Little, Jos. Goldsworthy, L. Spencer, C.E., Prof. Roberts and W. Wimler constituted a fishing (?) party to Jubilee lake for a few days this week. The result of their "catch" will later be chronicled in a mineralogy report. The body of a dead man was discovered on the Princeton road early this week, near Tulameen. Constable Clark investigated the case and found that the body had been deceased for over a week. A paper in the clothing leads to the supposition that the unfortunate's name was O'Neil. Mail Contract Cancelled The Herald is informed today that the Domunon government has notified I J. P. McConnell, editor of the Saturday Sunset, and Mr. Anthony C E of Vancouver, are touring the southern portion of the valley this week visiting some of "Bruce's" old stamping grounds. Considerable of the journey is being made on foot and the latest wireless says Bro. McConnell is suffering from blistered feet. Time was when J. P. was "hoof-hardened" on the trails of the Nicola and the Similkameen. But, after holding down an editorial chair month after month, blisters on the feet should be a change that would be as good as a rest. j Harvey Woodward and daughters I Eva, Chrissy and Myrtle, leave ToZr- ww/orAanjose'cai- *,; Woodward has purchased a fruit farm The farewell dance tendered the MissTs Woodward in Menzies' hall last Frfdav evening was eminently successful and many were the regrets expressed that teas^^wR-iS The following registered at Hot*l Merritt during the past week F E Clement, of Victoria; H. G. Martin,' J. G. Brown, Kamloops; J. M Farrell M. Roberts, Seattle; W. T Ather ' Hedley; G L. Spencer, R.V��gj r. J. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Blair and fam.ly, J. A. Galbraith, Jos.Golds- wortJyiB.P.LittlefJ ,D. Witton j E. Stinson, H. G. Beddeson, Vancouver! THE NICOLA HERALD THE NICOLA HERALD L. G. LOBSINGER, Publisher. Published Every Friday Subscription, in Advance. $2 a Year Merritt, B. C, July 16, 1909. THE KNOCKER If "knocking" signifying the disparaging of people or projects isn't a good dictionary English word just now, it will soon have earned a place in the lexicon for its pithy significance. Perhaps if the habit of disparagement were not so common we would not feel the necessity of reducing the speech signifying it to such terse form, but unfortunately the knocker and his knocking are ever with us, and the music of the anvil chorus is heard in our laud. The knocking habit is seen most clearly in business, though more disguised, it can be discovered in every walk of life. The merchant entertains his costumer with an ac- last week. He has as great a gift of omnipresence as the bandit who killed Constable Ike Decker. So long as Canadians are true to themselves tliere need be no alarm expressed as to their being disloyal to the Empire. Now that the vexed question of a name for the board of trade has been settled, it is up to the board to start iu and make a reputation for itself. NICOLA VALLEY BREWERY People complain that real estate is four times too high at Prince Rupert. Sure it is ! And what we can't understand is why people take their little bundles of "long green" to that sloppy portion of the province when they could do several hundred per cent, better ou safe and sane investments in Nicola valley. The United States department of agriculture announces that one ounce of oil of cedar, two ounces of count of the poor stock and slack I 0;i 0f citronella and two ounces of 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 methods of the man over the way. Firms advertising in journals sometimes use their whole space exposing the defects of the goods made by their competitors, and have no room to extol their own manufacture. Editors and journalists sniff at the poor "stuff" printed by the rival paper. The man who gets a ring higher on the ladder of success is almost invariably designated a "four-flusher" by the fellow in the same line of business who failed to move up. The pity of developing the knocking habit is that it is so useless. We are all human enough, or contrary enough, to want to take the side of the man who is being abused and to be irritated with the one who is doing the abusing. As a consequence the only result of the disparaging remarks is to make us think with less respect of the man who makes them and to attach less importance to what he says in future on any subject. Somebody formulated the concise commandment, "Don't knock; boost," and the idea is all right even if the language is alarming to purists. spirits of camphor make a combination against which the pertinacity of the mosquito fails. A few drops of the mixture ou a cloth at the head of the bed is warranted to keep the vicious insects away for the night. SQOIBOGRAPHS Maud Muller weather, this. Merritt is also destined to be an important railway center. Within five years Merritt will be one of the largest dots on the map in the whole interior. If you value health in the summer months don't allow flies to swarm. Every fly that is destroyed improves sanitation. Provincial election rumors are again on tap, and Jack Devlin declares he will accept the Liberal nomination if offered him. Earl Grey and party will visit B. C. after their return from Europe. They should not miss this fertile valley of health and sunshine. The Wailing Place If you must tell your tale of grief, to mortal ears, oh, friend, be brief! We all have cares and -woes to burn, and find some more where'er we turn, and as we paddled down the years, we had our share of scalding tears. This we discovered long ago: The more we talked about our woe, the less we knew of joy and peace; and folks would call for the police when they beheld us on their trail, or heard us letting out a wail. And so at last, with queenly grace, we ceased to haunt the wailing place; we dried our tears and wore a grin that reached from either ear to chin, and when we had a grief or care, we smashed the blame thing with a chair, and went around and told the boys long stories of our humble joys, and chortled all the day of bliss��� and pretty soon we noticed this: I'olks greeted us with faces gay, and threw no cabbages our way. Don't bind your sorrows in a sheaf, and pack around a load of grief; the wise man tells how good he feels, throws up his hat, kicks up his heels!��� Walt Mason. 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. Development work and mining contracts undertaken. Examination and reports. FRANK BAILEY & CO. Mining Engineers, - Merritt, B.C. A good place to patronize Ashcroft Hotel Newly renovated. Headquarters for mining men.. Electric Lighted, Hot and Cold Baths, Cozy Rooms. Best Table in Town. FineBar. Commodious Sample Rooms. McGillivray <& Veasey, Props. Printers' ink marks the path to riches and fame. Try it. GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL KAMLOOPS The nearest hotel to the railway station The only convenient hotel for travelers. Good rooms, good table, good liquors. Two large sample rooms. Good stabling in connection. ~X7Sr. DOBSON PROPRIETOR LAND ACT Kamloops Division���Yale Land District, District of Nicola. Take notice that Dell King, of Nicola, accupation rancher, intends to apply for^ permission to purchase the following deecribed Lands: Commencing at a post planted at S.K. corner of Lot 7()4, thence south 20 chains, west 80 chains, north 20 chains, east 80 chains to point of commencement. DELL KING. Dated July 5th, 1909. ��� 9t-26 F. G. PAIGE General S . Blacksmith For sale or to let 800 acres of mountain pasture land. Apply, M. Adams, Merritt, B. C. Grand Central Hotel Ashcroft, B.C. Everything up to date. Best cuisine in town. Bar supplied with the best wines, liquors and cigars. When in Ashcroft stop at the Grand Central. GEO. WARD, h PROP WL- ���TSB.- -m: METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET NIOOLA, B. O. The choicest of Beef, Mutton, etc., always'on hand. Fresh Fish, Eggs and Vegetables, T. HESLOP, PROP -AGENT FOR- Train robbers are adjured to henceforth leave behind their names and addresses, together with a complete description of themselves. Leon Ling, the Chinese murderer of the white girl in New York, was captured in 28 different, places in the United States and Mexico Sharles Tubular CreamSefJarator ALSO FOR The famous John Deere and Fleury Plows and all classes of Farm Implements MERRITT, B. C. 240 acre hay ranch for sale Comprising IB head of stock, farming implements, household goods, 80 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. House and Lot For Sale House and lot, corner Voght street and Granite avenue. For further particulars apply to M. N. ADAMS, Merritt, B.C. Bankofflontreal Capital, $14,400,000. Rest, $12,000,000 Head Office: Montreal. Sir Edward Clouston, Bart. Vice-President & General Manager. Savings Bank Department. S$3����SHS BANK MONEY ORDERS ISSUED AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: $5.00 and under 3C. Over $5 and not exceeding $10.'.'. .5c. { Over $10 and not exceeding $30.. 10c. " $30 " " " $50..15c. B��3?cRfflS5tSS! PAYABLB AT PAU at ��* ��<" Canada of a chartered am Jlhoo8t,0rnl "" oxc(!llont "lelhod of ���niitting small sums of money with eafety and at A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED Merritt Branch, Nicola Branch, A. C. GOURLAY, Acting Suh-Aoent. A. W. STRICKLAND, Manager. COLDWATER HOTEL WM. McINTYRE, Proprietor First-class Accommodation. Best of Cuisine. Wines, Liquors and Cigars. MERRITT, B. O. NICOLA VALLEY IEAT MARKET ]M::E2:n.:o.:ETa% 33��� o. DEALERS IN Prime Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Veal, Pork and Ssusage, Poultry, Hams and Bacon, Fresh Fish CATTLE BOUGHT AND SOLD BY THE CARLOAD I. EASTWOOD, Mgr MERRITT* FOR LOTS AND ACREAGE IN THIS, THE COMING TOWN OF THE INTERIOR SEE H. S. Cleasby, s Coutlee or at Nicola Valley Meat Market, Merritt, every Wednesday & Saturday afternoon DRIARD HOTEL NICOLA, B. C. S. KIRBY, - Prop. Under new management and personally supervised. Cuisine unexcelled. Hot and cold baths. Every accommodation for tourists and those desiring to spend a week-end in Nicola. Finest hunting and fishing; guides, horses, etc., always on hand. THE NICOLA HERALD CHIPS FROM THE BLOCK A Lineup on What Is Doing In Near-by Districts and Throughout British Columbia Generally Friday was the anniversary of the big fire at Grand Forks. Vernon celebrated the 12th of July in a monster demonstration. Summerland ratepayers are advocating municipal ownership. The Le Roi Mining company is to resume operations at Rossland. About 80 men are now employed at the new Vernon sewerage works. A branch of the Northern Crown bank has been established at Quesnel. Rev. R. B. Laidley died3Iast week at Nanaimo from a paralytic stroke, aged 65 years. The Revelstoke board of trade is out gunning for a new court house and better freight rates. Consolidation is looked for between the B. C Copper and Dominion companies in the Boundary. Princeton wants better police protection and enforcement of laws relating to rowdyism on the streets. Miss Mildred Turtle, of Victoria, has been appointed official stenographer in the government office at Clinton. A. B. Currie, federal land agent at Kamloops is about to leave that city to go into business on the prairie. Nelson took first prize and Salmon Arm second prize for exhibits at the Alberta provincial exhibition in Calgary. Jockey R. Seldon, who was thrown from his mount at Victoria race track last week will likely die. His skull was fractured. A young man named Wm. Mueller was instantly killed at Calgary the second day of the exposition by being struck by lightning. Thos. Collinge of the Summerland Review, has been married to Miss Mary Carswell, late of Paisley, Scotland. We congratulate Bro. Collinge and wish him many happy results. The Calgary lacrosse team, champions of the Alberta league last season, have challenged New Westminster for the Minto cup. The cup holders intend to accommodate them with dates. An unknown man was found dead in the Windsor hotel at Revelstoke. He committed suicide by strangling himself with a necktie knotted tightly around his neck and fastened to a bed post. Jeweler Dake and his partner, Frank Belmont, of Enderby, have been arrested charged with setting fire to their store, after removing valuables, in order to participate in $2500 insurance money. The half-breed, Jimmy Jamieson, is back at his old tricks again and has been committed for trial by Princeton magistrates for making an assault with a knife. He has been escorted to Kamloops gaol. The dead body of an unknown man was found in a boxcar in the C. P. R. yards at Strathcona the other day.- It was discovered by a Galician who had occupied the car all night. The man had evidently been murdered. The Summerland Review, which has a reputation for veracity, says a citizen of that town killed a hen the other day, in the crop of which was found a small hardware store embracing six 22 cartridge ends; 2 brass rings; 10 carpet tacks; a solid brass knob and socket; a small brass ball and a small wire staple. Free placer gold, running, it is estimated, at from $150 to $200 per ton, has been discovered in the basin of Seymour creek, five miles from Vancouver. For several weeks past J. L. Marriett, an Australian prospector, has been washing the sands of the creeks, and his efforts have been entirely successful. The funeral service of the late Ike Decker, the special constable shot by a fugitive train bandit, was conducted at Ashcroft by Rev. T. H. Wright, formerly of Nicola. The body of the robber killed by Decker was interred the same day without any service except the reading of the Lord's prayer by the same pastor. DO YOU LIKE GOOD GOODS? The Diamond Vale Supply Co. has what you want. We carry a full line of Groceries and our prices are low Dry Goods A few lines of Prints, Ginghams, Flannels and Cretons at SPECIAL, PRICES SILK RIBBONS in all widths and colors at cut prices Diamond Vale Supply Co ROYAL MEDICATED STOCK FOOD CO. Registered in Canada, Britain and U. S. A. / jSK' Sixty-five years British Government For Horses, Cattle, Sbeep, Swine and Poultry. Supplies may be obtained at the Following Places: Stock Food, Poultry Food, G. B. Armstrong, Merritt. Condition Powders, Liniment, N. J. Barwick, Nicola. Hoof Ointment, Salve, Wash, Heave Remedy, Corn Cure, Gall Cure, Colic Cure, Cough and Cold Cure, Blister Finish, R. M. Woodward, Lower Nicola. Jos. A. Guichon, Quiichena. Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Douglas Lake. Dr. Moody's Great Discovery John Mosley, Kamloops. Spavin Cure. H. E. Forsyth, Middlesboro. ROYAL MEDICATED STOCK FOOD CO. The recent strike on the Blue Bird at Rossland is reported by the Trail News to have yielded $2400 for two men's work for 6 1-2 d��ys. A lone bandit held up the cashier in the Bank of Commerce at Everett, Wash., last Wednesday, and got away with a small sum of money. Cashier Lyon grappled with the robber as he was passing out, but the latter shot three times, one bullett seriously wounding Lyon in the neck and jaw. The thief rode away on a bicycle, his hat being shot off by two other men in his flight. First-class lodge hall in central portion of the town can be inspected and applications made at the Herald office. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE Trade Marks Dcsiqnh Copyright* Ac. ..ne sending s sketch ��nd description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether sn ...���.._.., ............ communicant on Patent* Anyone i Invention Is probably p�� Uons strictly confident ml. im<.....n ........... sent froe. Oldest aaency for semiring patents. Patents taken through Munn A Co. receive #jifcinl notice, without charge, in the Scientific American, A handsomely Illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any sclentlllo Journal. Terms, ��3 a year; four months, $1. Bold by all newsdealers. MUNN �� Co.'6'8���'-New York Brauch Offloe. 016 K Bt, Washington. D. C. Are YOU on The Herald roll ? Grrooeries Z>ry QOodu IT PAYS TO DEAL WITH THE =: Merritt :== General Store WHY? Because at this store will be found a full and complete line of GENERAL MERCHANDISE at prices lower than you will pay elsewhere. Because our goods are all new and fresh and are guaranteed BIGHT. Because our ambition is to satisfy the public in every particular���and our constantly increasing business shows that we are doing it the best we know how. Because you can save money at this store. COME ONCE AND YOU'LL COME AGAIN J. A. MENZIES, Prop. STeurcl.-fxreix'e Sporting GOOds J QaibGHENA HQTEL QTJIIiO-BCEJSTA, B.C. 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 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. Hotel Merritt Al TABLE AND ROOMS LARGE SAMPLE ROOM STABLE ACCOMMODATION Schlitz and Calgary Beer on Ice G. E. HYGH Proprietor I THE NICOLA HERALD LOCAL NOTES Lou Austin spent Tuesday in the hub. B. Bewley was a visitor from Lower Nicola Tuesday. The crop outlook on the prairie promises to be the best in twenty years. ies are patented in Great Britain, the United States and Canada, and the use they have been put to has established the claim of reliability in all cases. Andrew Reynolds sold his 320 acre ranch on Lindley creek, to Jos. Collett. Jas. Redpath, is a recent addition to the coal metropolis from Edinburgh, Scotland. Corner lot on Quiichena and Chapman streets for sale, size 63x120. Apply to M. N. Adams, Merritt, B.C. There is a fine of $50 for setting out a bush fire in B.C. this time of the year without a license. Paul Labelle was down from Douglas lake this week, and spent a couple of days in the coal metropolis. Dr. Curtin sold the well-known quarter-mile horse "Ginger" to Al. Robson, who formerly owned the animal. 1000 men wanted to buy summer hats for construction on Nicola, Kamloops and Similkameen railway to be had at half price, at G. B. Armstrong's big store. J. B. Haddad had a fine awning attached to his building this week. He does not believe in letting the sun shine on his diamonds all day. ��� Mission City Record. Now is the time to give in your order for driving wells. I handle the Mires and Douglas pumps and can drive a well at a reasonable figure. ��� M. N. Adams, Merritt. Put out your camp fires, and then go back and see that you haye made a thorough job of it. Only incessant care on the part of everybody can prevent destructive forest fires. There are still a few key boxes left in the local post office. These can be procured for the small sum of $3 per year. Patrons with keys have the privilege of procuring their mail as late as 10 p.m. Albert Quinville returned Friday from a ten days' trip to the Seattle fair. Albert says that the exposition is all that it's cracked up to be and that he was not once "rolled" during his visit to the big Sound city. To Assist Students Department of Agriculture, Victoria, B.C., 9thJuly, 1909. H. S. Cleasby, Esq., Pres. Nicola Farmers' Institute, Coutlee, B. C. Dear Sir: ���I have the honor to inform you that the Provincial Department of Agriculture is prepared to assist students from Britisli Columbia who desire to attend the agricultural colleges at Guelph, Out., or St. Anne de Bellevue, Que. Assistance will be given to the extent of >50 for each term, to be paid through the Bursar of the college selected. There are two terms in each college year, and stu dents are expected, if possible, to com plete two years' courses. Terms begin in September and close in April. The endeavor of the department is to place young men of the province, desiring to take an agricultural course, on a footing- equal to that which will exist when a provincial agricultural college is established in British Columbia. Persons who desire to take advantage of the assistance offered are requested to communicate with the department, also with thePresi. dent of the college selected, so that necessary arrangements ma)- be made. I have the honor to be, sir, Your obedient servant, K. M. PALMER, Deputy Minister of Agriculture. RANCHERS ATTENTION! I am just in receipt of a car load of salt and can ott'er lowest possible prices by the ton, also rock salt for fyorses. G. B. Armstrong. NOTICE. If you intend building be sure and see J. P. Boyd at the Diamond Vale Supply Company's store before placing your order for lumber. NOTICE Ir hereby given that 30dayR after date Iintend to apply to the (Jhief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for ooal on I lie following described hmd situate in the Kamloops Division of Yale Iiistric: Commencing at the North Eaet corner of lot 903, group 1, at a post marked "II. L. Urimmett, b. VV. corner," ani running north 80 chains, iherce east 80 chains, thenco soul h 80 chains, 1 hence west 80 chains to point of commencement. M. L. Grimmett Dated 2(ith June, 1009. A. B. Roberts, Agt. NOTICE Is hereby given that 30 dayH after date Iintend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal on the follow, ing described lands situate in Kamloops Division of Yale District: Commencing at a post planted lmilo w. cf the N. E. corner of lot 903, group t. marked "G. H. Bates, S. W. corner," thence N. 80 chains, thence E. 80 chains, thence S. SO chains, thence VV. SO chains to point of commencement. G. R. Batks Dated 2Gth June, 1909 A, B. Roberts, Agt. Owing to there being no jeweler in the valley, G. M. Gemmill, the druggist, has secured an agency whereby all watch and jewelry repairing can be done in first class shape. You can keep right on time by connecting with Mr. Gemmill. Quite a number of the young men of the town are arranging for the organizing of a brass band. There is a quantity of good musical material in the camp, and the boys should certainly make good in their new departure, under the efficient leadership of Professor Simmons. H. Priest is doing some excellent work in the photographic line these days with his fine new Ross camera, with instantaneous telephoto attachments which produce effects that are a revelation to many people. Mr. Priest has gone to great expense to secure the best and most modern appliances for the production of photographic work second to none in the province. Ranchers, teamsters, dairymen and others who have stock to care for should be interested in the announcement of the Royal Medicated Stock Food Co., who manufacture stock foods and remedies from the formulas of Dr. Moody, whose remedies have been used for 65 years in the British army. The remed- NOTICE Is hereby given that 30 days after date I intend to apply to tho Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal on the following described lands situate, in Kamloops Division of Yale District: Commencing at a post. planted 1 mile VV. of the N. E. coiner of lot 903, group 1, marked "E. Todd, U.K. corner," thence N. SO chains, thence W. SO chains, thence H. 80 chains, thence E. 80 chains to the point of commencement. Dated 2t!th June, 1009. E. Todd. NOTICE Is hereby given that 30 days after date Iintend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal on the following described lands situate in Kamloops Division of Yale District: Commencing at a post planted 1 mile W, of the N. K. corner of lot 903, group 1. thence H. 80 chains, thence VV*. 80 chains, thenee N. SO chain-, thence E.80 chains to point of commencement. Dated 20th June, 1900. A. B. ROBERTS, BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL CARDS M. L. GRIMMETT, LL. B. BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC, ETC. Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal. NICOLA, B. C. WM. RILEY General Blacksmith Horse Shoeing a specialty. NICOLA, B. C. .a.. O- is1. ClOUItT NICOLA, No. 8931, A.O. F., meots ) second and 1th Thursday in each month at 8 p. m., in Pooley's Hall. Visiting brethren cordially invited. R. Hazlehi-ust C. R. Rev. D. K. Allan, Sec. UNDERTAKING Caskets and Collins of all Sizes on Hand. N. J. Barwick, Nicola, B. C. BEAN BROS. DEALERS IN HIDES AND FURS Ofllce at A. Jackson's Store, where Hides may bo nt-nt to from outside points, if desirable. Highest prices always paid. MBEEITT, B. O. ICE CREAH Parlors are open for the summer months. Best Ice Cream and Ice Cream Soda in B.C. G. H. NASH - QUILCHENA AVENUE H. PRIEST, Photographer and Sign Writer MERRITT, - - B.C. BE WISE LIBZE THE O'WL and have your face laundried at Winegard's Barber Shop (Near Coldwater Hotel) NOTICK Is hereby given that 30 days after date I intend to apply to the I hief Commissioner of Lands for a licenso to prospect for coal on the follow, ipg described lands situate in Kamloops Division of Vale District: Commencing at a pout planted 1 mile VV. of the N. E. corner of lot 903, group I, thence S 80 chains, thenoe K SOchains, thenco N. SO chains, thence VV. SO chains to the point of commencement. A. W. DODDS Datod26th Juno, 1909. E. Todd, Agt. HENRY'S NURSERIES POR 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 WM. COOPER GENERAL CONTRACTOR Plastering Brick, Stone, Cement Floors, Sidewalks, Foundations, etc. Work promptly and neatly executed. MERRITT, B.C. THE THOROUGHBRED STALLION 'MILITABO' BY MILNER-BON ITO SEASON 1909 Coutlee Hotel cand 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 all 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. S. J. SOLOMON & GO. OOTXTIIIIEIE, b.o. Reasonable Suggestions Tanglefoot 8 for 10c Wilson's Fly Pads loo Paper Napkins, 5 designs 65c per 100 Bicycle Playing Cards 25c Pads and Papeteries 20c up Dominion Day Picture Post Card3 8 for 26c Post Cards-A.-Y,-P.. B.C. Views and Comic WATCH KI^F-A-IRinSTG I have secured an Agency whereby Watches and Jewelry can be repaired promptly at prices compatible with Good Workmanship. One trial is ample to convince 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 G. M. GEMMILL, DRUGGIST, MERRITT SQUARE DRUGS AND A SQUARE DEAL WORKINGMEN ATTENTION! ioo men's and youths' suits to go at cost. A full line of hats and straws. If you pick your straw hat from our stock whether you pay 50 cents or $5 oo, you will get the Best Hat Money Can Buy. Summer Shirts, Underwear, Hose and all that a man requires to keep cool in hot weather. A Specialty in Boots and Shoes I request you to give me a visit which will convince you, after seeing my large stock that this is the proper place to Buy. G. B. ARMSTRONG, MERRITT I s