@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "9d5aa738-b605-4e39-a31d-a52d80a554cf"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:issued "2016-02-29"@en, "1912-02-12"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/qcislander/items/1.0312809/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ ueen Charlotte A Weekly Newspaper Published in the interests of the Settlers, and to promote the development of the Queen Charlotte Islands. VOL. 1, No. 24. QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1912. 5 Cents per Copy History Of Queen Charlotte Islands. A Touristjtesort. Haidas and Their Legends. By Mr. Charles Harrison. Arlich XL—-The Settlers* Grievances and Difficulties. During the past four years the pre- These matters want rectifying and the emptors of Graham Island, in some re- sooner they are done the quicker will spects, have been treated in a disgrace- these islands become settled by a first- ful manner, but I hope that from the class body of farmers. I shall now pro- present date better treatment is in store ceed to give one or two instances that for them and that they will be treated have recently occurred and which have more justly, for treating the settlers made the settlers feel that they have harshly is retarding the settlement of been treated otherwise than justly and the island on which the largest tract of have truly a grievance. In June there agricultural land can be found in the were ten sections near the Woden river whole Province. On May 1st, 1909, an that I staked for coal, as I then thought article that appeared in the Prince Ru- that I could obtain the coal rights and pert Empire struck me very forcibly not interfere with the surface rights that the settler referred to did not re- for the settlers, in fact the settlers ceive justice from the Lands Depart- themselves were ready to join me in ment. I shall quote part of this article forming a small coal syndicate and each just as it was printed: '^A pre-emptor subscribe for the amount of the under- a short while ago wrote"the Department ground rights contained in their pre- regarding a section adjoining him which emption claims. In July when in Prince he had cause to suspect was overlapping Rupert I made inquiries and understood his pre-emption claim. The said section that no one could obtain coal licenses on was staked for the purchaser in May, land reserved from lease and purchase. 1008, and this purchaser is a rich Vic- I then wrote to the Deputy Minister of toria merchant, who no doubt, stands Lands, and on August 10th, he sent me well in v/ith the Government and can a long letter explaining the Coal Mines make things come his way. The pre- Amendment Act. I was then fully emptor adjoining this section staked his satisfied that no right of entry to pros- quarter section in March, 1908, two pect for coal or petroleum could be months before the purchaser put his granted over lands held under reserve, application through in proper order, and and consequently I did not trouble fur- has since been living on his pre-emption ther in regard to obtaining licenses for claim and improving it. Now comes the the ten claims I had staked. strange part of it, the pre-emptor is At the time I did^my staking Mr. curtly informed by the Department that Hudson and others had already applied the purchaser has prior rights and pre- for pre-emption records for their loca- emptors in this case cannot be protected, tions on both sides of Woden river where Is this the way to protect or help along one of my coal claims was staked, yet the pioneers of our country, men who it appears that some one came in weeks leave family and friends behind them to after I did my staking and staked claims hew out a new home in a new land, and over my staking, with the result that then to have their 12 months labor Coal License No. 5562 was issued lately wiped out with the scratch of an official's by the Department. In the meantime \\ pen. Dozens of intending settlers have Mr. Hudson and others had obtained conye and gone during the past two their pre-emption records. This coal years because they could net get the license covers the land held under pre- slightest grain of information from the emption record by Mr. Hudson, and he '' Government officials relative to the land has now been notified to return his that was open for pre-emption. There record to have a proviso inserted that are no reliable maps on Graham Island he would not be entitled to any of the and as for the blue prints which have to coal land covered by Coal License No. be purchased from a party in Victoria, 5562. Mr. Hudson and others whose the least said about them the better, records have been cancelled have done for verily they have led many a poor in- considerable improvements on their land tending settler into a lot of trouble." and this mode of treating our settlers is /At the present time reliable blue having a discouraging effect on the prints are urgently needed so that when prosperity of Graham Island. There a settler locates a claim as marked must be something radically wrong with vacant land on the blue print he may be our Lands Department, as it appears to assured that he is going to obtain a me as well as to all the settlers that for record for it, and not be told after the some unaccountable reason they have record is issued that the land on which been doing their utmost to retard the he has done his improvements is,settlement of this district. During the blanketed by a coal or timber license/ past year the settlers have experienced If the Queen Chrlotte Islands offered no other inducememt to those seeking homes, it has the advantage of being a land where persons seeking health and recreation can find all the inducements that are sought. The climate is good, without zero weather in winter, and cool during the summer months. At this season, when the people of the prairies are freezing to death, our cattle are roaming and the grass is green. We have rivers and water courses in which the fish and game disport at all seasons of the year. The inlets and bays have sandy beaches, where children can have a full measure of bathing and boating without danger. Dangerous wild animals and reptiles are an unknown quantity. The Indians are law-abiding and helpful, with towns and conveniences on a par with those of the Whites. Crime is unknown among them and their intelligence has been the subject of congratulation to those who brought the natives to such a state. The owners of launches will find water courses that compare with any in the known world. Camping grounds can be found anywhere and everywhere. Wild game and fruit abound, and it is possible to travel by boat for hundreds of miles without danger from storms. The sandy beaches extend from one end of the largest island to the other; in some places there are automobile drives of over fifteen miles on solid sand. This should mean to the busy commercial men of Prince Rupert an opportunity to have their summer residences along the shores of our inlets. We are but eighty miles from the coming metropolis and steamers will make that distance in less than five hours. Our garden land cannot be excelled and there is the opportunity for several tourist hotels on the principal island of the group. Graham Island will rival Vancouver Island in a few years, and the opportuity is now afforded to take advantage of the low price of land and to look over the resources which will pass into the hands of strangers, unless our people have the foresight to grasp the chance that the Queen Charlotte Group offers. the greatest difficulty in obtaining records for their pre-emption claims, as for the most trival mistakes their applications have been refused and they have been requested to send in fresh applications. One of our settlers nameu Mr. Evans has sent in four different applications and he has letters to show that his applications were made out as per instructions. Now he has been turned coolly down for a fifth time and told to cancel a record for a claim he held near Rose Spit. This man never staked but one claim on which he now resides, and has never even been near Rose Spit. He will evidently in a year or two obtain a record for the claim on which he now lives, and believing that eventually he will obtain his record, he has erected a fine two-storied house at a cost of about $2,000 and has already cleared four acres of scrubby timbered land. (To be continued next week.) Spring Cleaning Is about to commence and we would advise a bottle of Nyals Sarsaparilla to get your system in shape for the summer work. Bear in mind that we keep a full line of Clothing, Boots and general supplies for logger and prospector. BEATTIE'S DEPT. DRUG STORE QUEEN CHARLOTTE. ONLY ON E $3.00 One 8-Loaf Bread Mixer, One Pair Heavy Grey Blankets, 4.00 One Roll Stair Oilcloth, per yd., .18 One Pair Tin Snips, 1.00 One 22-inch Plane, - - - 2.50 One 3-inch Plane, - .25 One Pair Khaki Overalls, .90 One Lamp, Glass Burner, .75 One .22 Hamilton Rifle, - 2.25 One Harmonette Mouth Organ, .65 One Fancy Clock, - 1.25 One 21-qt. Dough Pan, - 2.65 One No. 9 Galv. Wash Boiler, 1.75 One Double Throw Switch, - .35 One .30 Winch. Loading Tool, 3.50 One Garden Rake, - .55 One Customer can buy any One of these. Are you tht One ? D. Cochane Groceries Dry Goods Hardware Queen Charlotte V QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER J. M. CAMPBELL, Publisher. SUBSCRIPTION In Canada, $2.00; Foreign, $3.00 per annum, in advance. Advertising Rates Contract Advertisements $2.00 per inch per month. Single insertions $1.00 per inch per week. Legal Notices, Government Rates. Our Fisheries. The early completion of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway will mean the opening of an industry on the shores of Queen Charlotte Group that will astonish every resident of this Province. We have before us Cassell's Magazine for the month of November last, with an article headed: " King Herring." In the article W. A. Dutt states that the herring fisheries alone of Yarmouth and Lowestoft, brought in $5,000,000 to the boatowners and fishermen, and gave employment ashore to thousands of men and women. As a result of ten weeks work, one drifter or fishing boat has been known to earn over $11,000. Yarmouth employs 150 steamers in the work and Lowestoft 230. These boats cost $15,000 each, while the fishing gear costs another $5,000. A steam drifter usually carries ten men ; all work on the sharing system. In one day 1,205,410,800 herrings were landed at the two ports mentioned, which will give some idea of the enormous quantity handled by the fleet, by those on shore, and by the railways. "In the fishing trade," said Robert Stephenson, "railways are causing a prodigious revolution," and they are now sending as much fish to London in a year as they sent in twenty years formerly. The steam fishing boat is also creating a revolution in the work. We have "fished " on the Fraser river and had the opportunity of viewing the fish in their haunts, from one end of the Province to the other. It was all very well for those who appear to know something of the fisheries, to write and speak of the illimitable resources of our waters. Have those people been on the rivers and sea coasts and practically tested the fisheries ? From Jedway to Stevenston is a "long jump," and we have been over that territory. From the west coast of Graham Island to Nanaimo is another long stretch, and we have seen the fish and the small number of native fishermen, and the canneries, and handlers of fish at their best. Through the plants and viewing the work of the few engaged in canning, salting and smoking, should give one a good idea of the resources of our waters. We can truthfully state that the fisheries of British Columbia waters are the best in the world today. The field fs practically unlimited, and the fish plentiful that their proper exploitation will astonish the most optimistic. It is not only the the herring fisheries that will require attention. We have halibut in Hecate Straits that range from fifty to three hundred pounds each, and there are halibut banks in all directions. The Spring or King salmon ofl Langara Island are caught by the Indians in such numbers that the best fisherman in the world would open his eyes in wonder. We have the " oolachan " glutting our rivers for six weeks in every year. All of the small streams are crowded with Cohoe, Humpback and Dog Salmon. The herring are larger in the waters of the Quoen Charlottes than off the south coast, and their numbers will be realized after a few boats commence fishing. No idea of the extent of the herring fisheries can be given, for the~reason that nothing has been done to ascertain the wealth we have in our waters. It is certain that the cold storage plants will be erected at the western terminus of the railway. Some are in course of erection at Prince Rupert, others will follow. The fishermen will require homesteads near the fishing grounds, and large communities should make their homes on the island. Companies are now bringing steam trawlers from Great Britain, and the fishing grounds will be exploited in the near future. This should be the opportunity for the Queen Charlotte Islands to increase in population and there is need of advertising. Prince Rupert is now before the world as the business centre of Northern British Columbia. Our islands, where the fishing will be carried on, offers a home for the fishermen and their families. We are but a few miles from the terminus of the tailways ; but little is known of our advantages and the possibilities of the Queen Charlotte Islands. We want publicity and should devise some means to inform the fishermen of the Old Country that there is room, and to spare, for thousands of immigrants. Our position and our resources can compare most favorably with Vancouver Island. The fisheries are at our doors. The harbors and inlets must be used in stormy weather. The fishermen will want land and homes. Railways will run from one end of Graham Island to the other. The awakening is coming, and the sooner we get to work the sooner we will have large and prosperous communities. There is no use in waiting for those who are not interested in this portion of the country. Our time is to do things "now." -o- Japaneese Current Changes. A phenomenal change in the course of the Japanese current, which is now setting closer to the Queen Charlottes, according to reports by Alaskan skippers, no doubt has had something to do with the mild weather experienced on the islands this winter. There has been practically no snow or frost and prospectors will be able to hit the mountains whenever they feel like it. Mr. and Mrs. Katsura entertained the local residents to a dance on Friday night in Barge's hall, which was nicely decorated for the occasion. A large company attended, including Capt. Locke and several officers of the steamer "Beatrice." Splendid music was supplied by the Skidegate orchestra, under Professor Solomon, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Scowcroft. Dur- an interval Mr. J. L. Barge proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Katsnra for their hospitality, and in the course of his remarks also paid tribute to Capt. Locke for the interest he takes in the general wellf are of the islands. Capt. Locke, in reply, thanked Mr. Barge for his appreciative remarks, and glad to see that they were all pulling together. Wilfred Doughty Arrives. Mr. Wilfred Vere Doughty, son of Sir George Doughty of Grimsby, accompanied by Messrs. Rosher and Canning, arrived on the "Beatrice" on Thursday morning on a visit to the properties acquired by the company in which they are interested at Cumshewa and Skidegate. Mr. Doughty comes as managing director of the British Columbia Fisheries, Ltd., recently formed in the Old Country with a capital of a million and a quarter of dollars to develop the deep sea fisheries in these waters. The B. C. Fisheries recently purchased the plant of Simon Leiser at Skidegate and will, we understand, greatly improve this, and proposes to establish cold storage depots and enter the general fishing business on a large scale. It has been announced that no Asiatics will be employed by this company. Fishing Station Well Advanced. Work at the new fishing station of the Queen Charlotte Fishing Company at Tassoo Harbor is well advanced, according to Mr. Moulton, the manager, who went south on the Beatrice on Friday night. The sawmill erected at the station is now in operation, and all the lumber required for the buildings is being cut. Several large buildings have already been erected, such as a saltery, oil and fertilizer, cannery, bunkhouses, cookhouse, store and manager's house. The company will also build their own fishing boats from the yellow cedar available on their property. It is their intention to employ white fishermen only and to do a great deal in the interests of white settlers on the West Coast. Capt. Nash, president, and R. F. Mackie, secretary, are expected to pay a visit to the fishing station some time this month. Captain Nash, President of the Queen Charlotte Fishing Company, leaves for England next month and will give an address before the Imperial Institute, regarding "The relationship of white fishermen on the Pacific Coast to the Imperial and Dominion Naval Policy." Sheriffs Sale One Gasoline Boat "Alice," Twelve Horse-power Ferro Engine, 3-cylinder, and reversing gear, now lying at Queen Charlotte. All of which shall be offered for sale by Public Auction for cash on THURSDAY, February 15th, at 3 p.m., at "Islander" Office, Queen Charlotte. W. G. REINHART, Auctioneer JOHN SHIRLEY, Sheriff of the County of Atlin. Mr. J. Murdoch read an instructive and interesting paper on "The value of books" at the Literary Society's meeting last Wednesday for which he was accorded a vote of thanks. Next meeting night a social will be held at the home of Mrs. Cochrane. Capt. Davey and AI. Macnaughten returned Friday night from Cumshewa. Messrs. Wessels, Boultbee and Anderson are prospecting on the West coast. Mr. Turner, book-keeper for the Moresby Island Lumber Co., went south on Friday night on business. Mrs. A. Duval left on the '' Beatrice'' for Vancouver on a short holiday. Capt. Gillatt and his little daughter left on Friday night on visit to Prince Rupert. ^ An Ideal Place to Spend a Vacation. P remier Hotel Queen Charlotte, - B. C. Splendid Shooting and Fishing to be had in the vicinity. Only the Choicest Brands of Liquors and Cigars kept. W. J. Smith, Prop. S.S. A ME A forty-one feet Steam Tug, the most powerful boat on Graham Island, FOR SALE OR FOR CHARTER Equipped with a new patent Hallander tube boiler and a twenty-five horsepower single engine. Ready in half an hour's notice, day or night. Satisfaction guaranteed on all work done. Towing a specialty. Moderate prices. Inquire at Premier Hotel for owners or at "Islander" Office. THE OLD RELIABLE "Wee Jeanie." For CHARTER (CAPT. HAAN) APPLY "ISLANDER" OFFICE Contractors' And Mining Machinery Supplies Building Materials MARINE MOTORS Steel Rails GASOLINE ENGINES Agricultural Implements CANADIAN RAND Teaming and Dump Wagons CO.'S PRODUCTS Concrete Machinery Wheels and Axles Dairy Supplies C. H. HANDASYDE Jr., Prince Rupert, B.C. P.O. BOX 436 OFFICE THIRD AVE. QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER Too Hot? Drink Blue Ribbon Beer Too Cold? Drink P. & 0. Scotch or Corby9s Rye We are sole agents in Northern B. . for these and other well-known lines and we fill orders promptly. You know that you will receive goods by return boat when you order from us. We also carry all standard lines of Liqnors, and CASCADE BEER. CLARKE BROTHERS LTD. The Pioneer Liquor House of Northern B.C. Mclntyre Block, Third Avenue, Prince Rupert. P.O. Box 319 Empress Hotel PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. Private telephones in every room. Hot and Cold running water. No extra charge for Baths. Lunch Counter and Dining Room in Connection. Bar Pool Room Barber Shop. Electric Lighted Well Heated Centrally Located Third Avenue LYNCH BROS. DEPARTMENT STORES PRINCE RUPERT, B. C. GROCERIES HARDWARE CROCKERY MEN'S FURNISHINGS SASH AND DOORS GLASS We Supply the Farm, House, Camp and Mine and Save the Buyer Money. Write for our Price List Even now when they assemble to discuss a landing site, A genii stalks amongst them and there's sure to be a fight. 'Tis thus the gods have punished these Progressive (?) party rings, And the spell is still upon the ones If there is anything you want people to know Say it Thro the "Islander." who fix and pull the strings. Largest Stock in Northern B. C. A Housewarming. The Tow Hill Folk-lore Society held an open meeting last week to dedicate their new hall on Swansdown Avenue, and entertain their friends from sister societies. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion by the ladies, cozily furnished and comfortably filled with the elect. A number of home- seeker's, guests of the Hotel Rose at the time, availed themselves of the courtesy extended to the stranger within our gates. They were well pleased with the exercises, somewhat astonished at the remarkable talent displayed, and sure made the welkin ring with their applause when the latent possibilities of the vicinity were brought to light. The gem of the programme, however, was a crayon talk by the President of the Archaeological Society. He sketched the locality in which the caverns abound and indicated the point where he discovered "The Ancients' Hall of Wisdom." The walls of this grotto are completely covered with hieroglyphs and ideographs, the result of patient effort extended over a period of years by the printers of the day who thus effectually embalmed the history, customs and traditions of their people. In a prominent position amongst the multitude of facts here recorded is an article dealing with the early history of Tow Hill; its signification, and the spirit who still makes it his abiding place. It would tax the resources of a modern lithographic plant to do the ancient scribe justice. The text of the article as translated, and much condensed runs thus: " 0 Well Beloved " Your fathers did in Eden dwell full many years ago, But the serpent of unrighteousness got most most of them in tow. He led them to a wilderness of miry swamps and sloughs, Where a spirit stood amongst them and usurped the monster's shoes. They marched thence to a higher land where skill was used to make This temple strong, to shield us from the wiles of Eden's snake. We sorrowed o'er our lost estate for back we couldn't go, So tried to make the best of things while living here below. But an enemy from Pluto's tribe well versed in magic tricks, Spread o'er the land a blanket, made of coal and timber sticks, All trimmed around the edges with for sale; don't dare trespass, Unless you're with the party you'll be used like Balaam's ass. They're still camped round an inlet where the tide runs by so fast, It makes them feel quite dizzy, like a lubber up a mast. The genii have convinced them all the feeling is really fine As any that is conjured with ' the reddest kind of wine. We turned our backs upon them and implored our gods to make A country that no magic tricks could ever from us take. They pointed to the north and east where summer suns doth rise And said: Behold we'll make you there an earthly paradise. With fish and game aplenty, and garden spots galore; Where nature, merely tickled, will bring forth abundant store. And that my child, is how it comes this temple here doth stand, A sign of peace and plenty j for the freedom loving man. '? This spot resembles Eden more than other place, And will always be remembered as the haven of our race. 'Tis your birthright son, don't part with it for all the world can give, Else the Spirit of this temple will return above to live." Having thus pleasantly cancelled their social obligations, the society members are giving careful attention to a number of very interesting traditions which have recently come to hand, and are thoroughly enjoying these long delightful evenings. Trolodyte. Tow Hill General ===== Store ===== GROCERIES DRY GOODS GENERAL HARDWARE HAY and OATS Goods delivered to all points along the North Beach between Massett and Rose Spit by arrangement. J. K. ANDERSON Henry Edenshaw's Power Sloop "Josephine " j Union Engine 15 H. P. Is open for Charter by the Day or Week for the carrying of Freight to any point on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The '' Josephine'' is the largest power boat on the Queen Charlottes and makes regular trips to the West Coast. For further particulars and information apply to Henry Edenshaw, Massett. J. L BARGE Carpenter and General Contractor Queen Charlotte. SASHES, DOORS, MOUDLINGS, GLASS, PUTTY Etc., always in stock. Funeral Director. FOR SALE White Wyandotte Cockerels, with rose comb, and Buff Orpington Cockerels ; all pure bred.—Apply Capt. Gillatt, Sandspit, Moresby Island. QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER Naden Harbor. Oetrianna left Prince Harbor with a large shipment of lumber and building ma- tfcrimls for a new salmon cannery to be constructed by the Wallace Brothers Fisheries. A large number of men will be employed on the job and J. E. Gii- more of Prince Rupert, will superintend the construction work. Faulds, M.LM.E. Consulting Mining Engineer Examinations and development on Coal, Metal, Oil, etc. Frank D. Rice B. C. Land Surveyor Mineral Claims, Town Sites, Timber Limits, Sub-Divisions, etc. Underground Surveying. Room 12 Pender Chambers 522 Pender St. W., Vancouver, B.C. Dunsmuir Street Vancouver, B. C. SKIDEGATE HOTEL Under New Management C. DE PAPE, Proprietor. First-class accommodation for visitors. Meals at all hours. Beds from 25c. up. Reasonable Rates by the Day or Week. Free information given to parties looking for land. WRITE The Insurance People Fire Life Marine Accident Plate Glass Employer's Liability Contractors' and Personal Bonds Policies Written Direct. Mack Realty & Insurance Co. PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. Mill Boarding House W. Scowcroft. Board and Beds at reasonable rates. FRESH MEATS Roast Beef, - 20c. per lb. Round Steak - 20c. per lb. Boiling, - 16c. and 18c. per lb. Subscribe for the "Islander." It has a bigger circulation on the Islands already than any other paper. Most Complete Manufacturing and Repair Department in Northern B. C. Satisfaction Guaranteed. J. S. GRAY & SON Late Foreman for R. Hemsley, Watch Inspector for all the Railroads running into Montreal. Manufacturing Jewellers, Diamond Mounters, Engravers, Watchmakers and Graduate Opticians Agents for the Victor Gramaphones and Records. Sole Agent for the Stanley Pianos. Eyerything in Rubber Stamps made to order. Repairs promptly attended to. Helgerson Block ROBox78 Prince Rupert Old Banff Whisky Guaranteed 12, 10, 7 or 5 Years Old by THE DISTILLERS JAMES SIMPSON & SONS, LTD. ESTABLISHED 1823 VICTORIA OFFICE 535 YATES STREET phone 288 N. B. — This is the finest Whisky, age for age, in Canada. If you don't believe it taste it or test it, submit it to any good judge of Scotch or to any known test or analysis of Whisky. It is cheaper than many and better than most. Ask your dealer for it, and call for it in your Hotel. t *\\ THE QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER Is the only Newspaper of recognised standing published on the Islands. It is the People's Paper and has a circulation unequalled by any other. To prove this the " Islander" gets the patronage of local business men who advertis in it ONLY. Subscribe for the Islander In Canada $2.00 p» Annum Foreign $3.00 \\_ QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, occupation prospector, intend toapply to the Chief Commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum ovei and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on South-west corner, adjoining coal license No. 4595 on south end, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less Samuel Horner Located Nov. 26th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Robert Graham, Vancouver, occupation prospector, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land, bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on Southeast corner, adjoining coal license No. 4454 on the south end, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence •80 chains east, thence 80 chains south to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Robert Graham Located Nov. 26th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, James H. Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-west corner, about one mile south of coal license No. 4595, thence east 80 chains, thence, south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. James H. Hickey Located Nov. 26th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, Vancouver, occupation prospector, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-east corner, about one mile south of coal license No. 4454, thnce 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains north to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Samuel Horner Located Nov. 26th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, James H. Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for alicense to prospect for coal and petroleum over 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on South-east corner, about three miles west of coal license No. 4451, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. James H. Hickey Located Nov. 25th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Robert Graham, Vancouver, occupation prospector, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum, over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows : Beginning at a post planted on North-east corner, about three miles west of coal license No. 4452, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Robert Graham. Located Nov. 25th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B. C, occupation prospector, intends to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land, bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on South-west corner, aoout three miles west of coal license No. 4451, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Samuel Horner Located Nov. 25th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, James H. Hickey, Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-west corner, about three miles west of coal license No. 4452, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less James H. Hickey Located Nov. 25th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Robert Graham, Vancouver, occupation prospector, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows : Beginning at a post planted on South-east corner, about three miles west of coal license No. 4453, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Robert Graham Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, James H. Hickey, Prince Rupert, B. C, occupation prospector, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum, over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows : Beginning at a post planted on North-east corner, about three miles west of coal license No. 4454, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. James H. Hickey. Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, occupation engineer, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on South-west corner, about three miles west of coal license No. 4453, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west, to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Samuel Horner Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Robert Graham, Vancouver, occupation prospector, in- end to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-west corner, adjoining coal license No. 4452 on the west side, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80jchains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Robert Graham Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, James H. Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acresof land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on South-east corner, about one mile west of coal license No. 4453, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. James H. Hickey Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, James H. Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-west corner, about three miles west of coal license No. 4454, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 more or less. James H. Hickey Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for alicense to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-east corner, about one mile west of coal license No. 4452, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Robert Graham Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on South-east corner, about one mile west of coal license No. 4451, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Samuel Horner Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and nnder 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at at a post planted on North-west corner, adjoining coal license No. 4454 on the west side, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Samuel Horner Located Nov. 24tb, 1911. Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, James H. Hickey, of Prince Rupert, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for alicense to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on South-west corner, adjoining coal license No. 4451 on the west side, thence north 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence west 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. James H. Hickey Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Robert Graham, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-west corner adjoining coal license No. 4453 on the west side, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains, thence west 80 chains, then south 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Robert Graham Located Nov. 24th, 1911 Graham Island—Skeena District Take notice that I, Samuel Horner, of Vancouver, B.C., occupation prospector, intend to apply to the chief commissioner of lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum over and under 640 acres of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a post planted on North-east corner, about one mile west of coal license No. 4454, thence west 80 chains, thence south 80 chains, thence east 80 chains, thence north 80 chains to point of commencement, containing 640 acres more or less. Samuel Horner. Located Nov. 24th, 1911. Queen Charlotte Islands Land District. District of Skeena. Take notice that I, Fred. C. Elliott, of Victoria, B. C, occupation solicitor, intend to apply for permission to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted at the South-east Corner of Section 36, Township 5, Graham Island, marked F. C. E.'s S.E. Corner, thence north 40 chains, thence west 80 chains, thence south 40 chains, thence east 80 chains to point of commencement. Fred. C. Elliott, Locator. John S. Taylor, agt. Dated 27th Jan., 1912. LAND ACT. Skeena Land District—District of Queen Charlotte Islands. Take notice that I, J. L. Molitor, of Queen Charlotte, B. C, occupation rancher, intend to apply for permission to lease the following described tide lands: Commencing at a post marked J. L. M.'s N.E. corner, about the centre of T. L. No. 14312, Graham Island, thence 10 chains west, thence 10 chains south, thence 10 chains east, thence 10 chains north to place of commencement, containing about 10 acres more or less. Dated 19th Jan., 1912. J. L. Molitor. W. G. Reinhart Begs to announce that his Power Sloop "Mavis" Is open for Charter by the Day or Week to carry Freight and Passengers to any points on the Islands. For terms apply at the "Islander" Office. All your Watch and Jewelry repairing can be done at home. See Thomas A. Brown Practical Watchmaker at the Queen Charlotte Drug Store Hayner Bros/ Furniture Dealers Prince Rupert If you don't buy from us WE both lose money. Linoleums, Carpets, stoves and Everything for the Home. Singer's Sewing Machines, Pianos, Edison's Phonographs, Funeral Directors and Em- balmers. Monuments and Headstones QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDER Pioneer Steam Laundry Prince Rupert, B. C. For Good Work and Quick Service send your Clothes to us. Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Official Watch Inspector R. W. CAMERON Watchmaker and Jeweler Prince Rupert, B.C. P.O. Box 449 Complete Stock of Patent Medicines, Drugs and Druggists' Sundries C. H. ORME The Pioneer Druggist PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY PRINCE RUPERT. P.O. Box 1523 Iti Kaien Hardware Co. Builders' Supplies Tools Paints Paints Oils Glass Stoves Ranges Tin and Hardware. Prince Rupert, B.C. P.O. Drawer 1524 PRINCE RUPERT PANTORIUM Sixth Street, between 3rd Ave. and Fraser Pioneer Cleaners Reliable work in Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing. French Dry Cleaning a Specialty. Frizzell's Meat Market GEO. J. FRIZZELL Butcher and Provision Dealer Prince Rupert, B. C. Books and Stationery Office Furniture Drawing Materials Kodaks Remington Typewriters McRae Bros. Ltd. Prince Rupert, B.C. and Supply Co. Hotel C entral Peter Black, Prop. Spacious Travelers' Sample Room. Steam Heated Electric Bells Corner First Avenue and Seventh Street PRINCE RUPERT. PrinceRupert Hardware GENERAL HARDWARE SPORTING GOODS MINERS' SUPPLIES. PRINCE RUPERT, - - B. C. — iiim—turn1 lira ——— j For a Strictly up-to-date Tailor Made Suit Try SWEDER BROS. Merchant Tailors PRINCE RUPERT. When in Prince Rupert See Martin O'Reilly For Fine Tailored Clothing Furnishings, etc. Savoy Hotel American and European Plan The only House in Prince Rupert with hot and cold running water in all rooms. Rooms 50c. up. Only the Best Brands of Liquors and Cigars carried. Corner Fifth and Fraser Streets, Prince Rupert A. J. Prudhomme, Prop. T. R. Davey, Mining Engineer and Notary Public J. M. Campbell T. R. • • Real Estate and Mining Box 63 Quen Charlotte, B. C. Write us for Farming Lands, Coal, Petroleum and Mining Properties. One of the best Water Front Lots on Queen Charlotte Townsite for Sale. Price Easy for Cash. RANCHES FOR SALE. New Knox Hotel Besner & Besner, Props. The New Knox Hotel is run on the European plan. First class service. All the latest modern improvements. The Bar keeps only the best brands of liquors and cigars. The Cafe is open from 6.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Excellent cusine. Beds, 50c. and Up. First Avenue - Prince Rupert Dominion Hotel Victoria, B. C. American Plan $2 and Up European Plan 75c. and Up Otis Elevator Steam Heat - Rooms with or without bath Long distance phones in rooms Running hot and cold water Spacious Dining Hall Comfortable Office and Lounge Free Busses Central Location Thomas Stevenson Manager Stephen Jones Proprietor on account of the immense wealth of its natural resources, is fast coming into prominence in the eyes of investors in British Columbia. Do you know that the FARM LAND of Graham Island is unexcelled in northern British Columbia ? Do you know that the climate of Graham Island is as good as that of any part of the Pacific Coast ? We are offering the choicest agricultural land of Graham Island for sale in tracts of 40 acres or more, at the exceptionally low price of $12.50 Per Acre upon very easy terms Our booklet gives some facts and figures which will interest and convince you. Write for it, or better yet, call personally. MERRILL & MERRILL 710 Bower Building, 534 Granville St. VANCOUVER, B. C. COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. COAL AND PETROLEUM NOTICES. The A. w. cage Company Importers and Dealers in Wallpapers, Burlaps, Moulding Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass, Brushes, etc. Skeena Land District—District of Queen Charlotte Islands. Take notice that I, Henry Osterman, occupation capitalist, of Walla Walla, Wash., intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted in the S. W. Corner of Sec. 5, Tp. 8, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west to place of beginning, containing 640 acres. Located Jan. 17th, 1912. Henry Osterman Per C. D. Emmons, agt. Skeena Land District—District of Queen Charlotte Islands. Take notice that I, George II. Snell, occupation capitalist, of Walia Walla, Wash., intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted in the N. W. Corner of Sec. 29, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west to place of beginning, containing 640 acres. Located Jan. 17th, 1912. Witness: George H. Snell J. W. Coovert. PerC. D. Emmons, agt. Prince Rupert, B. C. Skeena Land District—District of Queen Charlotte Islands. Take notice that I, Henry Osterman, occupation capitalist, of Walla Walla, Wash , intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands : Commencing at a post planted in the S W Corner of Sec 32, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains east, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains west to place of beginning, containing 640 acres. ^Mn Located Jan. 17th, 1912. Witness: Henry Osterman J W Coovert. PerC. D. Emmons, agt. Skeena Land District -District of Queen Charlotte Islands. Take notice that I, George H. Snell, occupation capitalist, of Walla Walla, Wash., intend to apply to the Chief Commissioner of Lands for a license to prospect for coal and petroleum on the following described lands: Commencing at a post planted in the S. E. Corner of Sec. 31, Tp. 9, Graham Island, thence 80 chains north, thence 80 chains west, thence 80 chains south, thence 80 chains east to place of beginning, containing 640 acres. Located Jan. 17th, 1912. Witness: George H. Snell J. W. Coovert. Per C. D. Emmons, agt."""@en ; edm:hasType "Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:spatial "Queen Charlotte (B.C.)"@en ; dcterms:identifier "Queen_Charlotte_Islander_1912_02_12"@en ; edm:isShownAt "10.14288/1.0312809"@en ; dcterms:language "English"@en ; geo:lat "53.254722"@en ; geo:long "-132.1025"@en ; edm:provider "Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library"@en ; dcterms:publisher "Queen Charlotte, B.C. : J.M. Campbell"@en ; dcterms:rights "Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the Digitization Centre: http://digitize.library.ubc.ca/"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:source "Original Format: Royal British Columbia Museum. 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