@prefix ns0: . @prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . @prefix geo: . ns0:identifierAIP "09c3bf9e-0778-4869-b3e8-f77f3e116d5f"@en ; edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "BC Historical Newspapers"@en ; dcterms:issued "2013-01-02"@en, "1911-10-06"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/xnicola/items/1.0184939/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note " r ������ ���-���?-��� t ��� r-_ \" J - /��* y^y ������-. ��� -^ Vol. *, No At MERRITT, B. C, OCTOBER 6, 1911 THE FAMOUS SHOE FO DO YOU LIKE A GOOD CUP OF TEA? Try a Pound of one of our New Brands BROOK BOND Half Pound Tin 25c. Pound Tin 50c. ThreelPounjI Tin *l.25. Ridgeway's Old Country Tea Half Pound Tin 25c. Pound Tin 50c. Ridgeway's 5 O'clock Tea Half Pound Tin 30c. Pound Tin 60c. Tor New and Fresh Groceries Come to us. THE WEARING OF THE BLACK Our estimable and well known citizen, \"Shorty\" Fessler is wearing crepe this week. He is in morning for his poor old friend \"Billy,\" who passed away at the rear of the Hotel Merritt yesterday morning. \"Billy\" was one of the most faithful of horses, and many a youngster about the town has been upon his back at the instigation of \"Shorty,\" who believes that every child should learn to ride. \"Billy\" was devoted to his master and his master thought a whole chunk of \"Billy.\" Fun- erial obsequies were held today. fee per year is $1.00 for gentlemen and 50c. for ladies. James Gaiter was appointed instructor and leader. He is well fitted for the position, and the home team by five goals to nil. Taking,this game as a criterion of the exhibition to be provided tomorrow, it is\"safe to say that has always taken a very promi- the Tecumsehs will return to Tor nent place and deep interest in local musical circles during his residence here. Malcolm McKenzie was appointed secretary-treasurer of the club, and it goes without saying that he will give general satisfaction in that eapacity. * | It is, indeed, pleasing to know that the new instiiution has shown such a spirit of progres- siveness upon the start, and the News predicts for it a successful and permanent future, FOOLS AND GUNS The cold weather will soon be here and you should buy a nice SWEATER COAT See our range of these from $2 up to $10. Every Garment guaranteed. Don't forget to get your HEATING STOVE now, so as to be ready for winter. We ceny a splendid assortment a.Mow prices. LIMITED. There are hunters and hunters ���the majority, thank goodness, possessing brains and judgment, whilst others seem to have about as much grey matter in their uppet stope as a week old jack- rabbit. At this time of the year, when the hunting season is on, we read of many accidents���even deaths��� as a result of the indiscriminate use of powder and shot by those absolutely incompetent to handle firearms. On Suuday last a man who lives near the brewery was almost shot, (notliquidatively), by some inconsiderateyand presumably s \"buck-fever\" artist with a rifle. The shot fired from the adjoining woods by what could be {judged as nothing less than a 30-30 passed through the crown of the hat of'the man in question while he was strolling * through, his garden. ������.. y. ���;*..- . People who are huntihg game should give due consideration to the lay of the-land before they start their fireworks. NEW ROOMING HOUSE A. LongThas started an addition to his house on Granite Ave. The addition is to be used as a rooming-house,-=and=wilI=be=two storeys. The addition will be 49 x22 feet and Mr. Long expects that he will have in completed within the next month. Work upon the concrete basement is now going ahead. ��� CONSERVATIVES MEET. A meeting of the local Conservatives was held at the committee rooms last Monday evening with quite a number cf the \"faithful\" present. President Cleasby conducted the proceedings. onto downcast and minus the silverware. Vancouver looks as though she would win the series with a considerable margin to spare. Con. Jones has a really clever aggregation about him this year/and it is really doubtful if any Eastern bunch can get the best of them. Outplayed, outclassed, out- manoevred and outscored, the Tecumsehs never stood a chance last week. Their combination work, if they boasted of any, was shattered to pieces, and as a team they were absolutely demoralized. Vancouver gained one of the easiest victories this season and made the Indian-named club look like a bunch of schoolboys An Inspection, With View to Sale, Is Being Made. J. G. Thy no, \"of Otter ^Valley, returned to his ranch yesterday morning, accompanied by -his wife, having just got ba-k the* day previous from Victoria.-- The object- of Mr. Thyne's vtuit to the coast was to interview certain mining capitalists with regard to the old Boar Creek propositions which were exploit* d a number of years ago ��� to be correct about seventeen y'e^'rs ago. Henry Croft, who has had twenty-five years of experience^\" in quartz mining in both of the Kootenays and on Vanconver Is land, is to be here on the 10th inst., and will inspect the various claims of United States and E irop-jan capitalists. The \"Frisco\" and \"London\" groups, owned by Mcssiw Thyme, Todd, Murphy &Co., are-reported as bearing hiVh values'in copper, silver and gold. - <. Ujot. hU visit hire \\[c. Croft will make a thorough inspection of the silver-load properties owned by J. G. Thym>, E. TinglJy and D. Ross. The work done on the Bear creek properties lately ��� by Thynne, Todd, Shearing and \"Judge\" Murphy has shown-up a splendid lead of copper-sulphide which is carrying values up' to $63 per ton. There is a ten-foot ledge in the clear with* a little over four feet of solid ore. ' With the building of the railways will come a great impetus to the quartz mining industry in this section of the province,' and we may reasonably add- that within the next two years .smelter smoke will be going upJthe- . chimneys.-^-*-���.r ���-^-^r���-*=*>:���-.& -. -x- - ���<$ Tit; Italy and Turkey get busy in earnest\": it-..-.will likely be upon Thahksgivirg day, azid Turkey will be ''stuffed\" with Italy. J. R. Craig, late of Stewart, I ;G:y is the new Presbyterian t-tud\";\"n i missionii\"ry for Priiicctbn- Coalimnt district, A letter of thanks was received from Martin Burrell, M. P., for the work done by the local organization during the late campaign. Several resolutiona for the good of the city and district were ,passed and sent to Mr. Burrell for presentation at the first sitting of the new House. It was decided at this meeting to organize a reading and recreation club in connection with the association. For the purpose of ascertaining the- support that will be forthcoming a committee w'a$ appointed, consisting of H. S., Cleasby, James Patton, Jas. Simpson and W. R. Langstaff. The meeting was adjourned! till Monday evening, Oct. 16th; ;to receive the committee's report and to determine what.form J the club shall take. \":\" ' *\" ���\" j It may be added that many Compared^with the \"homers\" the Toronto aggregation's defense was a crumpled organization. That the score was not bigger was not due to any splendid defensive tactics, but that Vancouver apparently did not wish to pile on the agony too strong. ' ...O'... ��������� - Andrew Hoggan is having the City hotel repainted. Paul Ker- chner has the contract. It is reported that several Hal- j lowe'en parties are to be held in SPORTING NEWS : The coming boxing contest, on the 16th inst.,. promises to be a very entertaining affair. The principals in the main event, as generally known, are the; \"Wisconsin Kid\" and \"YoungSmith.\" Both are training hard and-the patronizers of the exhibition are assured of a fair and square-contest. Frank Barnes, formerly of the ring himself, and who is promoting the present contest, has no black marks against him, in all. of the many sparring exhibitions he has promoted. Young Smith,formerly champion of Alberta, is no slouch with the gloves; neither is the Wisconsin Kid, who held the championship of the state from \"which he derives his cognomen.' The latter is shortly to take on.a boxing bout with Billy Lauder, the ���noted,&erapper_of-Br i tish_Co! u m-��� bia and Alberta. the Merritt and Middlesboro on 81st inst. ��� Miss A. Kennedy, of Kamloops, is visiting relatives in the valley. The new Methodist parsonage is almost completed. Dan McKay returned Saturday last from Otter Flat. Mesdames Elliott and Kendrick and Misses Flannagan and Munro visited friends at Lower Nicola Sunday. H. S. Fraser, teamster for Dan Munro and better known as \"Curly,\" had a lucky essape this morning from death or serious injury. While'\"''getting out rock from some coal at No. 11- tipplp, a plank broke and he fell: the distance of 30 feet. Strange to say. he got off with only 1 a braised hand. E. H. Newburg. of Calgary, Alta., is another of the many who are looking over this section of British Columbia with a view to investments. He arrived last evening and is stopping at the Victoria rooms. . -o '- ' Tbos. Hunter, of Nicola is in town today. He has just arrived from Douglas lake, where he h&& the contract for the building, c i a fine residence for the manag< r of the Douglas Luke Cattle' Co., Mr. Ward. The building is neai - ng completion: ������O ' ��� A. B. Kennedy, the electriciar. returned on Saturday last-from a business trip to Vancouver. All K. of P. members are/requested by secretary Reid to turn out at a special meeting at 2 ptn\\ on Sunday.' Visiting ���. brethren cordially invited, y y .. , . REPORTED DEAD./ \"': '��� y- ��� - l >. . ' ' * V From up in the.hills comes the report that Robert Waitshoirc, the well-known * colored' prosper - tor, has been found dead.yrHe went out on a prospecting,?tri]) and, so it seems, w,as blojv'n* to pieces by a dynamite explosion. \"Particulars :are not'to\" Hand, 'but Constable Vachon is- at present in i. the hills , in vestigatiing. Waitshoirejias been prospect infill this district for 18 years and has struck some good claims. *���� v\"' ;a^aBais^;?^i^^ THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS Friday, October^, 1911 Established 1817. Capital (all paid up) Cash and Undivided Profits Total Assets - Head Office: Montreal $14,400,000.00 $12,961,789.11 $240,000,000.00 Savings Bank Department (Interest allowed at current rates.) A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED A. W. STRICKLAND, Manager. THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Subscription $2.00 a year advance \"'.'������ Six months $1.00 J. W. ELLIS Manager One dollar per inch per month fer regular advertising:. Land and water notices $7.50 for 60 days. $5.00 for 30 days. Classified advertising 10 words for 25 cents, extra words 2 cents. Special rates furnished for large contract advertising. Address THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS P O. Box 20 Merritt.B.C Phone 25. sonal favor, but, knows, absohite- y nothing when you request an invitation upon some local news item. O, well! it takes all kinds of people to make a world. It is hereby announced that all Subscriptions, to the proposed Merritt Club must be paid to A. W. Strickland, manager of the Bank of Montreal, instead of Frank Bailey, the original treasurer. All monies must be paid in to Mr. Strickland from this date. (Signed) ALEC. MARTIN ALAN CAMERON. September 26, 1911. - -34 CHANGE OF STYLE Ih order to facilitate the publication of the News the management has decided to publish in future what is technically termed a \"blanket'sheet.\" The new order appears this week, and instead of the old six-colum wide and six pages, the paper will now be seven columns wide and of considerably deeper length. The quality of the paper used is the same as heretofore. And the change will give even more room for the publication of the news of the district. The change will enable the paper to give a much better display of the advertisements of its clients, and is being made for the better satisfaction of the local merchants. Sir Wilfrid is very fond of poetry, and, so we are informed, is perpetually quoting, since the slaughter on Sept 21: \"And the stately ships go on To their haven under the hill. But, 0 ! for the touch of a vanished hand And the sound of a voice that is still.\" Of course, it is generally recognized that the' 'vanished hand'' is that of President Taft; but the \"stately ships\" are certainly not thought to have any reference to the Canadian \"navy.\" The \"voice\" is presumed to be that of Messrs. Paterson and Fielding. A gentleman who has travelled all over the continent of America made the remark at the Cold- water hotel yesterday: \"In the course of my thirty years of travel, I have neve come across a better climate, taking it all round, than you have in the Nicolavalley. I am a natural observer of things and conditions, and this is the conclusion I have come to. A. B. KENNEDY ELECTRICAL... CONTRACTOR Dealer in Electrical Supplies FIXTURE SHOWROOMS :-CORNER VOGHT ST. and COUTLIE AVE. Take notice that the people decided the question. -Their power is sovereign; their voice supreme. STAND BY LOCAL MERCHANTS This paper-believes in the patronizing home industries, and for that reason home merchants and home industries of every character receive the patronage of the News���and .should; receive the patronage of everyone of the residents of Merritt. There are excellent reasons for this. The home business man pays the heeviest taxes to the city, and, moreover, he contributes to the welfare of the community by his donations to every movement that is for its benefit. He is always ready with his time and hi3 money to advance the best interests of the district in which he resides, and it is this spirit, this liberality, this loyalty to home interests that makes western towns grow as they do. Every man who owns a foot of property in Merritt, and every man who holds a position in the city, should bear in mind that it is the patronage of home industries that gives added value to property and insures permanency to their positions. Give the home merchant a jihance. ^TAfter you compare tKFquSlity of the goods and the price, take into consideration the cost of freight and express and the fact that when you buy at home you can see what you are getting, you will readily conclude that it will pay to buy where your interests lie. This is the best way to build up Merritt and its environments, and thereby increase the prosperity which she is now enjoying and will continue toenjoy to a much greatea extent in the future. No man loves his neighbor more than the Canuck loves the Yankee, but Johnnie believes in keeping a button on his henr house door nevertheless. The reciprocity papers showed that their hearts were_in_the right place in one sense���not one of our Liberal exchanges came but.in mourning border, or inverted column rules, on the morning after the slaughter. :��� NOT OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE The average \"Yankee\" loves his brag as a Dutchman loves his beer. The other day at the Cold- water hotel a recent arrival from over the line, who had come to the Valley of Sunshine to take up land, was enjoying a social glass with a newly made acquaintance ���the latter a \"native,\" by the way��� and Mr. Blank,soon commenced to boost up the States like a fake speeler at a ^country fair. The sturdy son of Western Canada listened for some time, with only a stray ejaculation thrown in occasionally, and finally���when Jhe \"Yank\" tacked for wind���said: \"Say, neighbor, what in the name of Carrie Nation and labor strikes are you EDITORIAL NOTES Although the News has no kick coming in the matter of obtaining legitimate news from the residents of the valley, still there are some who will only impart information when it reflects to their own benefit, or advertisement. There are people who will say to you: \"Now here is an item for your paper: say that Jack Jones, or Si. Perkins has done me an injustice, say he is no good, while I always act like a prince.'' Fine, isn't it? It is cases like this which make the newspaperman, s life lovely. Report his personal interests and all is well, but when news notes are asked for he cannot remember anything new. He is, as a rule, courteous enough to ��iy \"thank you/ for someper- By that we don't mean funeral obsequies, but our superior quality of high-grade lumber, which is absolutely essential in any building where beauty and durability are desired. It's thie stuff used for base, casing, cornices and all sorts of interior work; and to insure the best results should be of proper color and grain, according to theuses to which itis applied. Our finish is manufactured at our own plant with due regard to first-class\" milling and drying, and we are anxious to show it to .you and point put its advantages- natural color and grain��� which cannot be secured in lumber purchased haphazardly from Tom, Eick or Harry. A look won't cost you a cent, but may-add dollars to the value of your new home. Come in. We show you before you buy. \"There'sNo Place Like Home.'^ Vancouver Lumber Co., Ltd. MERRITT; B. C. CANADIAN jAbhaSSjL Western Lines - West of Revelstoke Provincial ' Exhibition at New Westminster Tickets on Sale October 1 to 5 Good for Return *' to October 10th. FARES $7.55. doin** so far away from home and mother? Did someone throw grappling hooks onto you and drag you across the dividing line, or was you iblown over by: a Kansas cyclone and still suffering from its windy effects? It's a shame to see you pinin' away on a foreign stand, separated from your milk and honey ane beef trusts, and I don't mind flipping a four-bit piece into your lid to help you pull your freight back again. And���\". \"Hold on pard.\" interrupted the man from the States, ' 'I cave, but don't take things so serious- like; I was just trying to entertain you fellows; didn't mean half wbat I said. This country is alright and I certainly would not be here if she did not look pretty big pumpkins to me. Why, if I was back in the States tomorrow I'd turn loose the same kind ��of a speel about British Columbia. It's a monologue I've got to get rid of occasionally to feel relieved of some of the superflusus gas��� and some people seem to enjoy it. But-\" \"Well' w'at- yer- going-to- have,\" broke in the Canuck. \"This one on me; I'm next.\" P. H. PUFFER Agent - \" Merritt, B. C. Or write to =-H-WrBRODIE^= General Passenger -Agent Vancouver, B.C. INCORPORATED 1855. 100 Branches in Ontario, Quebec and The West. IDLE MONEY may be deposited until required. INTEREST paid on all balances twice a year. Every description of Banking Business transacted. CAPITAL - - '$4,000,000.00 RESERVE - .; '$4,944,777.00 MERRITT gRANCH A. N. B. ROGERS, - - MANAGER THAT LITTLE PAIN IN THE BACK It May Not Be Very Bad, but It Is a Sura Indication of Weakened Kidneys You pay life insurance even if you don't expect to die right away���you do it to make old ape, comfortable or to protect your family. What about that little pain in your back? It's your kidneys calling for health insurance���warning you that old age will not be comfortable���that Rheumatism or Diabetes, will afflict you ultimately. You think you are strong and can afford to neglect it, and that you will be all right in a day or so. Perhaps you will, and if it never recurs you are no worse off, but the kidneys have a well- known habit of repeating offences of that sort. . _ # - Why not insure your kidneys against future trouble by taking a good kidney prescription like Nyal'B Stone Root Compound? That is just as reasonable as life insurance. Your freedom from well-developed kidney trouble in later years will bring your family more happiness and satisfaction than receiving a cheque from your life policy. Nyal's Stone Root Compound is a scientific product with a record that earns your respect. The cost���a dollar a big> bottle���ia trifling as an insurance against' future trouble. A strong man hates a bottle of medicine, but the strong men are just as easy victims of kidney trouble as the weak ones. If you try this remedy we know you will be pleased. Nyal.-Remedies we sincerely believe to be the best medicine values offered. 9 r Plumbing and SteanT^ittihg FIRST CLASS TIN- SHOP ��� Repairing of all kinds done. SECOND HAND FURNITURE AND STOVES We by anything you | Wish to sell and sell anything you wish to buy. I Kennedy & Cunningham VOGHT STREET .J Ha mess and Saddlery Harness, Robes, Blankets, Trunks, Valises, etc. always in stock. Poultry and Stock Foods. Best' of satisfaction in all departments. Prices are right. Agent for Mendelsolm and Heintzman Pianos. N. J. BARWICK Nicola ��� Merrill Victoria Rooms McDonald Block : Quilchena Ave Finest Furnished Modern Rooms in the City. All outside rooms and well lighted by electricity. For rent by day week or month. mrs. j. a. Mcdonald Proprietress. t JOE HOLLER. OTTO NITZE' GO WITH THE BUNCH TO THE RUNSWICK Choice Tobaccos, Cigars, Cigarettes, Pipes. Fruits, Candies and Soft Drinks: VOGHT ST. ������.,9Jf:rAsrt?..TH��r�� MERRITT OPPOSITE THE SUNSHINE THEATER. The Star Restaurant '���\"- Voght Street, Merritt. The place where you get juat what you want, and just the way you want it, at any time you want it. Have you tried the Star Yet? STEEL & FALCONER ���..., ' yy.'z'' '���'������ Proprietors. \\ Merrill Livery and Peed Stable Saddle Horses, and Single and Double Drivers on Shortest Notice. Good accomodation for horses. Express meets all trains. Buggies for hire. A. J. COUTE&, Prop., Merritt, B. .C Joseph Guichon, sr.' was in town on Wednesday from Quilchena. jgk little study of the printing question \"^ right now will convince you that the work turned out by us is just as neatly executed as you can-get in the large city shops, and by patronizing us you can have a proof of your work before it is printed. The Nicola Malley News PHONE 25- MERRITT, B. C ��� SEE THE FOR LIVERY, EXPRESS & DRAY WORK WE CAN MOVE,YOUR PIANO, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OR YOUR HOUSE. CONTRACT WORK A SPECIALTY WOOD FOR SRLE GEO. RICHES' OLD STAND COUTLIE AVENUE - - REAR DIAMOND VALE STORE Nicola Valley r -Dealers in= Prime Beef, Mutton Lamb Veal and Pork. Poultry, Ham and Bacon. ^Manufacturers of- Strictly High Grade Delicious SAUSAGES Fresh Fish always on hand. Orders receive /prompt attention. Cattle bought and sold by the carload. I. Eastwood Manager FOWLER & LARSON Contractors and Builders MERRITT, B. C. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED. ALL WORK GUARANTEED FIRST-CLASS. With many years of practical experience, we are prepared to handle any kind of Building Construction Work erritt DEALERS IN Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Lime, Cement and all kinds building material. Lumber Yard'and Offices: Voght Street, near C. P. R. Station, Merritt.^ THEFINE8T HOSTELRY IN THE UPPER (COUNTRY-JUST OPENED. LUXURIOUSLY FURNISHED WITH BEST CUISINE AND ACCOMMODATION. FINEST BRANDS OF WINESAND LIQUORS . McInTYRE, Prop. MERRITT, B.C; Metropolitan MEAT MARKET NICOLA, B.C. i The choicest of Beef, Mutton, etc., always on hand Fresh Fish, Eggs and Vegetables. T. HESLOP, Prop. i���i Udulto Friday; October 6, 1911 THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS vj ��>t1 NOTICE OF SITTING OF COURT OF REVISION. Corporation of City of Merritt Assessment Roll, 1911. The date of sitting of the Court of Revision has been fixed by a Resolution of the City Council for November 7, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; Mayor Eastwood and Aldermen Reid, Boyd, ���Jackson and Munro being appointed to hold the said Court. 7 Notice of any complaint in reference to 1911 assessment, stating the ground of such complaint, must be given in writing to the Assessor at least 10 days before the date of the sitting of the said first Court of Revision. Complaints will be heard in the order received. :\"; > H. PRIEST, -36 Assessor. WATER NOTICE We, the Inland Development Company, Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act of 1910, with head office at Penticton. in British Columbia, give notice that on the 21st day of October, 1911, it intends to apply to the Water Commissioner, at his office in Ashcroft, in the District of Yale, for a license to take and use four (4) cubic feet of water per second from the South Branch of the West Branch of Otter Creek, in the Yale Division of Yale District. The water is to be taken from the said Creek about 500 feet from its mouth, about one and a half miles from main ���Otter Creek, and is to be used on the land adjoining on said creek and adjacent territory for industrial purposes. The Inland Development, \"Company, Limited. -36 By R. Z. Chandler, Agent. MINERS' EXAMINATION Below will be found the complete list of the examination of miners for certificates in the various divisions: FIRST CLASS Howell John, Merritt. SECOND CLASS Hugh Osborne, Merritt; John B. Brown, Merritt; A. W. Courtney, Princeton. THIRD CLASS William Archibald, Thos. Arch- ibals' John R. Jobling, Alex. Livingstone, ��J. J. Taylor, Jas. Fairfoull, W. 0. .Ross, Wm. W. Clarkston, Hollis Camamille, R. Baxter, J. McDonald, Peter Meyers and Thos, Burries, all of Merritt; |Thos. J. Fitzpatrick and Root. Guurlay, of Princeton. The examinations, which were all completed yesterday, after several days of writing, were held in Merritt under the supervision of Thos. Boyce, of Vancouver Island, and Andrew Brydon, superintendent of the Goal Hill Syndicate. . The results of the exams, will be announced in about two weeks. PUBLIC HIGHWAYS. PRVINCE of BRITISH COLUMBIA NOTICE is hereby given that ill Public Highways in unorganized Districts, and all main Trunk Roads in organized Districts are sixty-six feet wide, and have a width of thirty-three feet on each side of the mean straight centre line of the travelled road. THOMAS TAYLOR, Minister of Public Works. Department of Public Works, Victoria, B. C, July 7th, 1911. -35 A.F. Nicola Lodge No. 53 meets in -Reid's Hall the second Tuesdayofeach month at 8 p. m. Sojourney- ng brothers cordially invited. M. L. Grimmett, Fred S. Gay ^W. M. Secretary. All changes tor advertisements ap pearing in the Nicola Valley News,' must ba in the hands of the print en no later than Wednesday night No guarantee can otherwise be siren that the jBhaogw will bt made. \"PUBLIC INQUIRIES ACT\" His Honour the Lieutenant-Govenor 'in Council has been pleased to appoint Ihe Honorable Albert Edward Mc- Phillips, K. C, President of theExecu- ^tive=Gouncil ;^t h e=Konorable=Friee Ellison, Minister of Finance; Charles Henry Lugrin, of the City of Victoria, Esquire; and William Harold Malkin.of the City of Vancouver, Esquire, to be -Commissioners under the \"Public Inquiries Act\" for the purpose of inquiring into and reporting upon the operation of the \"Assessment Act, 1908,\" with respect to its practical bearings on the : financial requirements of the Province. The said Commissioners will hold their meetings on the dates and at the places.mentioned hereunder, namely:��� Victoria at the Executive Counci Chamber, Parliament Buildings. Monday and Tuesday, 25th and 26th s : September at 10 a.m. AttheCourt- :' houseor the Government Office at ' the following places:.-- Nanaimo, Wednesday and Thursday, 27th and 28th September. \" Vancouver, Friday and Saturday, 29th and 30th September. New Westminister, ; Monday, 2nd October. ��� Revelstoke; Wednesday, 4th October Golden, Thursday,' 5th October. '���; Cranbrook, Saturday, 7th October. X Fernie, Monday, 9th.October. Nelson, Wednesday, 11th October. Rossland,. Thursday, 12th October. . -Grand Forts, Friday, 13th October. Princeton, Saturday, 14th October. MeVritt; Monday, 16th October. ��� Ka'rnloops, Tuesday, 17th October. ���; Summerland, Thursday, 19th October Penticton, Friday, 20th October. Kelowna, Saturday, 21st October. ,' ��� Vernon, Monday, 23rd October. ' ��� It 'is requested that all persons who are interested in the matter aforesaid, and who desire to be heard, will not fail to be present at the meetings of the Commissioners. PRICE ELLISON, Chairman. Treasury Department, 13th September, 1911. 36 A.W. McVittie DOMINION & PROVINCIAL SURVEYOR Subdivision Work a Specialty. Offices with John Hutchison Co. MERRITT, B. C. THE CITY QUILCHENA AVENUE Newly established throughout. Best of Furnishings. Spacious Rooms. Excellent accommodation. Well lighted throughout. Choice Liquors and Cigars. Special attention', to commercial trade. Rates $1.50 per day. Special Rates by the\" month Proprietor. Commercial Hotel NICOLA for a good square meal. Best accomodation and comfort of Rate $1.50 per day Notice to Contractors School, Spence's Bridge, ���-' SEALED TENDERS, superscribed 'Tender for School-houEe, Spence's Bridge,\" will be received by the Honourable the Minister of Public Works up to 12 o'clock noon of Wednesday, the 18th day of October, 1911, for the erection and completion of a large one- room frame school-house at Spence's Bridge, in the Yale Electoral District, B. C Plans, specifications, contract/ and forms of tender may be seen on and afterthe 28ih day of September, 1911, at the offices of A. Clemes, Esq., Secretary of the School Board, Spence's Bridge, B. C.: the Government Agent, Ashcroft and Nicola; and the Department of Public Works, Parliament Buildings, Victoria. Each proposal must be accompanied by an accepted bank cheque or certificate of deposit on a chartered bank of Canada, made payable to the Honourable the \"Minister of Public Works, for the sum of $350, which shall be forfeited if the party tendering decline to enter into contract when dblled upon to do so, or if he fail to complete the work contracted for. The chexues or certificates of deposit of unsuccessful tenderers will be returned to them upon the execution of the contract. Tenders will not be considered unless made out on the form supplied, -igned with the actual signature of the tenderer,'and enclosed in the cnyelopes- furnished. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted J. R GRIFFITH, Public Works Engineer. Puplin Works Department, Victoria, B. C, Sept. 25th, 1911. DROWNING FATALMY A drowning fatality occurred near tee west end bridge\"pn.Sat- urpay atternopn, the victim'Beirig a man named A. Barti, who was lupposed to be a German and who came here from Merritt.- While no one apreais to have seen him actually enter the river, he was scon by iassersby on the Population is y Eight Millions Canada Show* Large Increase Since Last Census. Canada's fifth census, begun in the month of June, has been completed and the official figures will be made public within a few days, as soon as the returns are in from the fiar-off Yukon and northwest districts. While the figures in hand will not be given out in detail, many of the facts disclosed by the census were available today. First among these is the fact that Canada's total population is Well up to the eight million mark, which enthusiastic prophets had foretold. The returns show that Toronto and Montreal have made the largest gain in population. The former has the greatest percentage of gain, and the latter the largest gain in numbers. The Maritine provinces. New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have not grown as have Quebec arid other* provinces, but that they have more than held their own is about as strong as the census officials will put it. The gains in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia were confined practically to Halifax and the mining sections, Prince Edward Island has practically stood still. The province of Quebec will show large gains all around, both in town and country. All the cities and towns incrersed, and toe increase included the rural districts. V In Ontario the population of the rural districts has fallen off, notably in Western Ontario, from which there has been a large migration to the west since the last census. This has been partly offset by a great increase of population in northern Ontario'; in the four districts of Nipissing, East and West Algoma and Rainy River and Thunder Bay, where the population has more than doubled. All the western provinces show great gains, the largest percentage of gain being credited to Alberta. The cities of Winnipeg and Calgary show the largest gains of any of the western cities, : Archibald Blue, chief of the census and statistics, bureau, said .hat a glance at the figures relating to manufactures showed many surprising gains, and instanced the city of Hamilton; Ontario, whose manufacturers have increased more than 100 per cent., sinbe the last, census: Mr. Blue said the cities of Montreal and Toronto would 'show similar gains, y The census of the district along the west shore of Hudson Bay and west to the, height of land was taken under the direction of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police; and is complete, showing a population of $1,500 Eskimos anefllndians, and a few white and half-breed trappers. The enumerators there and in the Yukon and northwest districts had to travel thousands of miles by canoe and,horseback and on foot.* In some remote sections of=the-far=north=the-duties=were performed by missionaries and men of the Hudsou Bay company. The census of the Arctic waters was taken by Captain Brenier. the explorer, who has. just returned. The. large increase in the province of Quebec will raise the bosis of representation in the House of Commons from 25,000 to 30,000. This will result in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick each losing two seats and Prince Edward Island losing one seat. Ontario will certainly gain no members and lose one or two. The provinces ,west of Lake Superior will gain about 27 additional members, which will increase the members, which will increase the membership of the House of Commons, after redistribution, from 221 to 241 members. ; bridge swimming down stream. He attempted to catch hold of one of the bridge piers but the current is very strong there and he could not retain his hold a; d was swept through the bridge, still swimming and finally entered an eddy. The people on the bridge saw hi m but he gave no sign of distress or that he was in neep of help. Suddenly he disappeared beneath the surface and failing to reappear an alarm was given. Diligent search failed to lead to the recovery of the body. His clothes were found neao the piling above the bridge where he had 'disrobed before going info, his last swim.���Kamloops Standard. TIE YOURSELF Every school boy knows that a kite will not fly unless there is a string tying it down. It is just so in life. The man who is tied down by half a dozen blooming responsibilities and their mother will make a higher, stronger fight than the bachelor, who having nothing to keep him steady, is always floundering in the mud. If you want to ascend in the world, tie yourself to somebody. The people of Merritt arid district are cautioned not to use water from the Coldwater River for Drinking Purposes, unless it is thoroughly boiled. Cases of sickness have recently been traced to this source. Parents should warn their children. G.H. TUTILL, 85 MEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER, Public Notice The Voters List for the Civic Elections to be held in January 1912 i s now being compiled, any person possessing I the necessary qualifications and making IS J a declaration to that effect; before a Under new management and many improved facilities. More accommodation and of the best. In every department we aim to please, and we generally succeed. COMMERCIAL TRADE A SPECIALTY. Best of Wines and Liquors Always in Stock. Geo. McGruther, Prop. Merritt, B. C .I-J M. L. ORBMMETT, LL.B. Butiitv and Solicitor Notary Public Solicitor for the Bank of Montreal Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, Notary Public ,or the City Clerk, and delivering such, declaration to the City Clerk at his office on Voght Street, opposite the Public School within 48 hours after making such declaration will be entitled to have his or her name entered on the Yoters list. Any person male or female, being a British [subject of the full age of 21 years and having taken out a Trade Licence in the city or Merritt of-not less than five dollars value per year, or who is a househoulder in the City-of Merritt can have their name entered on the Voters list on making and delivering to the City Clerk the declaration above mentioned. '��� Property owners whose names are on the last revised assessment roll will be entitled to vote without making any such declaration. ; Declaration forms may bejiad on application fo the City Clerk. '.-���'.- The Voters list will be closed on October 31st 1911. H. Priest . City Clerk. THE 08LOST! VERNON, B.C. COOPER General Contractor of Plastering BRICK, STONE, CEMENT BLOCKS AND GENERAL CEMENT WORK. ALL WORK NEATLY AND PROMPTLY EXECUTED PRESSED CEMENT STEPS, GRAVE STONES, FENCE POSTS, ETC. STATI VERNON, B.C. have a very fine assortment of FRUIT TREES ORNAMENTAL AND SHADE TREES AND SHRUBS. BUDDED STOCK A SPECIALTY All trees offered for sale are grown in our own nurseries on the Coldstream Estate. General Agent, V.D.CURRY, Vernon, B. C 1 Phone 37 P. O. Boz 7 & Clarke Bakers and Confectioners. , MANUFACTURERS OF ���7 \" /. '-������.-.���\".' .,'...���. All kinds of Chocolates and GenerakCandy. All Goods Made at Kamloops and MerrittSFactories. -&> 'S i Situated in the heart of the Tulameen. One of the riches coal and mineral sections of British Columbia. Why not the future smelting centre of B. C. ? Inexhaustable coal deposits. Mineral and water power adjacent to the town. 2000 ton plant will he under construction in about 60 days. 200 coke ovens The Hand That Cooks The Dinner is the hand that rules the world. In spite of what they say about \"cradles\", the stove is the all-important factor in \"home-rule.\" A MNEr-DXFDRI Chancellor is the best guarantee that the \"hand\", will lietp your home moving in the right direction of economy and health''- v; 'Please call and see our line of tiURNEY-OXFORD STOVES and RANGES that are built and sold on/fypnor..) The Chancellor and Imperial Oxford are equipped with the Oxford Economizer. Come and let us show you how this marvellous device saves time and fuel by a single touch of the lever; howit holds fire, and directs odors up the chimney. .. The Dividing Oven Strip guides heat equally all over the oven���a fine baking insurance. The Reversible Grate saves time and fuel-waste. These, with other star features niafce us proud to show the Gurney-Oxford line. Design���finish���workmanship���all these details we want to demonstrate to your entire satisfaction. sraswvsg Merritt Company. arranged tor. $30,000 Hotel nearly completed. Great Northern Ry. will have its rails laid into town inside of 30 days. Then watch COALMONT grow. Lots only $175 to $550. See Williamson and get plans and particulars. Next Door to Coldwater Hotel Williamson & Turner Sole Agents. COALMONT, B. C. I I .4* ,��' tf ��� . J * ���������! v w p ^������b jm an vnmw j- T h Mi t. ��� ������ ^ ���* aj- i>^ �������� ��T ����� �����*- * .rn. iTi, �� ��� - *..=._ .?���___ A _ JL -~ ��� ��� ____ ��,������= _ T *_ \"TP t 1 4 T 9 \"�� m ���\" ���* if* r !��� ��- - m j~f ��� rti i\"��rt m i -*r \"��� ��� ** 5/���*\"���** -^ ** P -v*J| ��� 1 - .- r^ ��� p��� -rx. *���- -\"^.j-- ,ai\"j -��� ^*- r ��� ��� ^��� �� n r* -p- r >. ������ .. ��� ��� t i * rn ���������������\" ������ ^ -uw- r ��� ��� ������ ��� r l��� t.H i * n.��� -..'������' \"b -\"������ r -'...., - ^ .-- ������ , �� . - , ^e,;-. -^ ���>���'- -��� - ��� .- -��� ^^ *.|r.~ > t, -^--g- -' ��� ����� _������* -^ ������ >���-��.����� ��*���. p THE NICOLA VALLEY NEWS \"Gemmill &��� Rankine Have It\" Webb's and Lowney-s We are\" specialists in high grade confectionery. As a result of such specializing we have gotten together the nicest stock of goods ever shown here. The stock is fresh, well chosen, and is' kept clean. The price will suit your pocket. Gemmill & Rankine Druggists.. MERRITT, B. C. LOCAL AND DISTRICT .'E. Fyall was up from Lower Nicola yesterday. .Billy Kettyls arrived in town last week from Washington state. A. Stewart, of the Canford sawmill, spent Saturday and Sunday in the metropolis. Harry Howard, who has just completed a timbering contract for the Kettle Valley, lines, is now employed with Smitn & Riches in the livery and drayirig business R. Laird, of Minneapolis, Minn., was in the valley for a few days this weejc. He is one; of the remain shareholders in the Pacific Coast Collieries company. Mir. Laird spent a couple of days of his visit at Canford looking after interests there. ���' H. C. Rollins, who last week resigned his position at... Armstrong's store, departed for tfee coast on Sunday last, where he,' has secured another position. JIVIr. Rollins was tendered a social^ supper* on Saturday evening by the numerous friends he has made during his residence in Merritt. Mr;- and Mrs^ P. W. Crowder of Aspen Grove were in town the week, on, a purchasing trip. Mr. Crawder reports everything in fine condition in that seetion.' Plastering work on the hew hospital building is\" under way. Duncan Finlayson, late of Vancouver, has thecontract and is making a thorough and \"satisfactory job of it. J. G. Thyne arid wife returned from a trip to the coast Tuesday and left the following day for their ranch at Otter Flat. G. B. Armstrong is on a few days business trip to Vancouver, leaving yesterday. Wm. Murray, who is in the real estate business at Vancouver, returned to the coast yesterday. Monty Winny, brother of the late R. Winny, is now in charge of the latter's estate at Nicola. Otto Nitze of the Brunswick pool room, spent a few days this week at Vancouver and Victoria on business. Jos. N.iblock, of Calgary, was in town s eoupleof days this week, with a view uto investing in the valley. Wm. Mclntyre, proprietor of the Coldwater hotel, who left Sunday on a business trip to the coast, returned oh Wednesday evening. W. E. Brown returned yesterday from Coalmont to look after his barber business here. He has his business at Coalmont in running order. Don't forget about the boxing contest in Menzies' hall on the 16th. inst. The event will be a big surprise to most local people as to the quality of the match.. F. Slough, of the A. E. Howse Company, who went to the coast Sunday, has returned, accompanied by his wife, who. has been visiting Vancouver friends for \\a few weeks. .-'* R. J. McGregor has completed the painting of the Reid block, and the work has been done with a keen eye to the artistic, making the building look about 400 per cent, better. Mrs. F. Baker, ,of Ashcroft,' who has been, visiting her mother at Mammette lake for the past few months,-was in town Tuesday, accompanied by her sister, Miss Sophie Steffens. D. Tiversidge and wife arrived in town last week from the coast and for the present are stopping at the Coldwater. Mr. Tiversidge is a civil and mining engineer and is now employed with the Nicola Valley Coal &iCoke Co; ���: Ben Browitt and Jim Ellis spent a few days this past week on a duck hunting trip.to Minnie lake. They returned with well- filled bags. Members of the Orange order are requested to turn out in force at the meeting in the Reid building tomorrow night. Mrs. Wm. Berkley, who has been ill from pneumonia for the past couple of weeks, is now out of danger and rapidly convales- ing. Mr. and Mrs. J. Darragh, who have been visiting their son here, TErLTT^arragnTlfSrthrpast^fevr months, left on Saturday for their home in New Brunswick. Rev. Thos. Walker, who; is visiting friends at Port Hammond is reported to be rapidly recovering from the effects of his recent severe accident and may be able to again resume his pastorial duties in the course of three or four weeks. The Merritt 'Mercantile has a large advertising sign erected upon the .vacant corner lot.. next Gemmill & Rankin's. It is very conspicuous and well arranged in every detail. Oley Garness had the contract. j T. J. Fitzpatrick, Princeton, formerly proprietor of the Park hotel at Banff, was in town this week writing on the miners' examinations. Robt. Gourlay and=ArWrGourtney-were=also=in from Princeton writing on ��� the examinations. Dr; R. H. Ker who has been connected with the Kettle Valley line for the past year has left for the Penticton end, but may be back here again in the spring. While-at this end of the construction line Dr. Ker performed his duties with the greatest of satisfaction.' Ed. N. Clark, late editor of the Merritt Herald arrived in town the middle of the week and is renewing old acquaintances. Since leaving the metropolis he has covered a considerable stretch. He has been back at his old athletic proclivities and while away won a wager of one thops- and dollars by walking 500 miles in twelve days over rough country. Mr. and Mrs. G. Riches left yesterday for Vancouver, and will be away for a few days. While at the coast Mrs. Riches will have her left hand,operated on. A short time ago, while busy at a sewing machine, a needle broke and a portion of it pierced the palm of her hand. The member has troubled her ever since, and the operation will be'for the purpose of having the fraction of needle removed. ' ' ��� Col. Robt. Stevenson passed through Merritt last week eh route for Princeton. He just came in from the Big Plateau claim. - He goes to Coquilhalla Pass this week to locate, if-possible, a claim he, staked forty years ago. The Princeton Star says the veteran is still hale and hearty. ' ~ Captain W. M. Pellew has beeri here for a few days with the.hy- drographical survey,'which has been doing such goodwork lately for property owners in connection with water rights.���a full report of which recently appeared in the News. Capt. Pellew was stationed^ at Esquimalt in 1877.'.... He obtained his title in the marine, .mercantile.-:service;- and-, has been air over thie globe.- He is now a navy pensioner and a most .agreeable and interesting old gentleman to meet. Mrs. M. L. Grimmett and two youngest children left by Sunday's train on a- week's visit to friends in Vancouver. Mr. Grim- mett=left-yesterday^to=joiri=them and expects to be back tomorrow or Sunday evening at the latest. . No man should 'borrow the local papers from his neighbor. He should read his own. Subscribe for the News and become tetter acquainted with what is going on in the Nicola Valley. An inspection of the Squadron \"D\" of :the B. C. Horse* was made on Sunday. The parade through the streets was good and attracted considerable attention ��� Wm. Glass, ai Quilchena bachelor, attended a wedding of^ friends of his at Kamloops < last' Tuesday, it seems to be -< quite evident that Mr. Glass is averse to such affairs. At any rate he made the remark thiat.it gave hint a \"pane.\" D. J. Sutherland,\" road superintendent, is in town with several of his-foremen. There is to be considerable more work done in the district before snow flies. Mrs. Z. Kirby returned from the coast Sunday, \"Mr. and Mrs. Kirby are taking , up a permanent residence here. The post-office'business will in future ;be conducted at the old pool room on Voght street, back of the old Coldwater hotel. The removal of the fixtures \"will be made Sunday next. Owing to illness, Donald Macphail resigned from his appointment as assistant postmaster, and the work at pre sent\" will be- done -by Walter Langstaffe. ��� Since the defeat of the Laurier government, it is quite positive that the Hon. J. Peck. McSwain is leaving the country for good and all, but, with all due respects to our contemporary, it is a wrong report that his mail in future should be addressed to Canton, China. No deep sea water route for Peck���especially when the equinocial gales are on. Peck having no particular use for water, but being extremely anxious to get to Patagonia, South America, he has decided to make use of ~ Teddy Roosevelt's canal through the Isthmus of Panama. Mr. McSwain, who is known generally as the noted pioneer poet- prihter-philosopher-philanthropy ist-pedistrian of British Columbia, expects toLbe on His way tomorrow and will leave many a sad sorrowing deuce of hearts behind. CHURCH NOTICES ��� CATHOLIC CHURCH On Sunday, ;Oct. 15th, at 10 a. m.. Mass ; at 2 p. m.,-Catechism and . Holy Bible; at 7 p. m, Blessing of the Way of the Cross\"and\"Benediction7 . :,'\" Rev. Jas.- Wagner, O.M.I! ������\"'.\" ;\"��� .'o������������\"- '������;������'. COALMONT ITEMS, y Coalmont's population celebrated the cross-cutting of the No. 1 seam of coal iby the big tunnel at a depth of 1-500 feet, cutting 15 feet of high-grade clean .coal arid at this writing the face ot- the tunnel is still in coal. There yet remain fivejmore seams to be cross cut, the j width of which varies from 10 ito 80 feet. This assures the continuity of the coal field to an enormous depth, ;not only as to quantity but also (which is just as important) as to quality. yThe Great Northern R. -R, construction gangs are now,; at; work''in town) preparing Jthe grade for the rails,; building side tracks. The coal company have letthe'conl^ctyl^or.-^he^^adJing to the side of the tipple arid coke ovens, ts They also 'are rushing the; building of 'the :��� tramway; to the mine in brd|sr-to be ready^to ship, on construction of the tipple, which VilL Jia*\\|e^ 2,000 tonis'eveW'fiight hours, y , <>'*<���*,���.--,, us&���< ��� ;y-\";P^y^.-7' \"\\tv ��������������� '<*��� Mr; E; E. Carnpbell, representing Jthe Granby��*|lining? and Smelting ^eompjariyT\" is'���\" riowi|in Coalmont^pngbusm their future supply of coke. '\"* <* y s PRUMQTi-^
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