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VoL. 1. Saturpay, May 18, 1912. No. 38,

Where Our Railway Station Should Be.

The townsite question has been reopened by the action of the
federal cabinet in rescinding the order of the railway commission
by which the Hazelion station was to be located on the Kelly
townsite, lot 882. Tt has been apparent to the people of Hazel-
ton, ever since the decision of December 19, that the railway board
failed to take into consideration the interests of the people of the
present town, the order being based entirely on the agreement be-
tween the G. T. P, and Robert Kelly, which the commissioners
evidently interpreted asa binding contract which prevented the
location of a station nearer this town than lot 882,

That an agreement between officials of the railway company and
a townsite promoter should be given the force of law, without re-
gard to the necessity of providing station facilities at the nearest
practicable point to the present town, did not appear to the people
of Hazelton to be a just action, and since the unexpected decision
of the commissioners was announced, the sentiment in favor of the
Sonth Hazelton townsite has increased in intensity. Needless
to say, the rescission of the order has been welcomed in Hazelton,
as affording the people of the town an opportunity of placing their
views before the railway commission, which is to reopen the matter
on June 4,

WHY WE FAVOR SOUTH HAZELTON

There are many reasons for the desire of the business men of
Hazelton to have a station established on lot 851, In the first
place, it is the nearest practicable point on the railway, being close
enough to the business center of the town to allow us to carry on
our business here for some time tocome, South Hazelton, as lot
851 is called, is admirably suited for a townsite, being suitated on
a nearly level bench, well drained, with a sunny exposure and an
excellent view. There is a plentiful supply of good water, and
the natural conditions arein every way admirable, From the in-
ceptiqn of the townsite, the railway company and ita associates
have shown every disposition to treat the business men of Hazelton
fairly, in marked contrast to the methods of those responsible for
the promotion of New Hazelton, The latter, which comprises a
larger area than is likely to be required for actual occupation for
many years, is inconveniently situated with respect.to the present
town, and offersno marked advantages for the future.

Upon the completion of the railway, the business of Hazelton
will be derived, in the main, from the nearby mines and from the
agricultural areas of the Kispiox and Skeena rivers, with more or
less wholesale business which willbe a matter of railroad distribu-
tion, and which will be in no way affected by the location of the
station, So far as the shipment of ore and the distribution of
mining machinery and supplies are concerned, the location of a
station at South Hazelton wit! fully meet the requirements of the
district, while for theimportant agricultural interests in the vicinity
of Hazelton the railway townsite will prove by far the more eon-
venient.

PEOPLE OF HAZELTON UNITED

The Kelly townsite and the other promotions which go to make
- up the New Hazelton proposition have found so little favor with
the people of the present town that the business which has followed
the establishment of the contractors’ pay offices at that point has
failed to attract our business men to the Kelly site, “ ‘The people
of Hazelton are still at the oldstand, and have shown no disposition
to remove to lot 882, notwithstanding the general presumption that
the judgment of the railway commissioners would result in the

establishment of the permanent town at that point,

When the question is reconsidered by the board of railway
commissioners, it will be well for the business men of Hazelton to
see that their views are properly represented. . A very large

majority of the residents of the town are in favor of the nearer |¢

townsite, the small minority consisting of those whose business
affiliations lead them'to take the New Hazelton side of the question,
Without in any way attempting to disparage these estimable citi-
zens, we contend that their views should not influence the decision
of the townspeople. § The businessmen of Hazelton, after mature
consideration, have endorsed South Hazelton as the location for the
railway station,
cable ferry to connect that place with the present town, and they
will adhere to their position notwithstanding belated efforts of the
New Hazelton promoters to secure their allegiance by offers of
concessions which, in all probability, would never have been made
had it not been necessary for those behind the Kelly proposition to

‘make it appear that they had supporters among the residents of |

‘Hazelton. ;

..” We believe the business men, with practical unanimity, will

.©° tstand by their declaration in favor of South Hazelton, which will be

“,. the location of the railway station if the board of railway commia-

_sioniers take into consideration the wishes of the people and the
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THE OMINECA MINER,

LAND NOTICES:

Omineca Land District. District of

Const, Range 5, «°  *-
Take notice that Thomas Carpenter
of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for
Rermission to purchase the fo Ewing
escribed lands:

Commencing at a post planted ‘about
1 1-2 miles south and 4 miles west from
southwest corner of Iot 956, thence
aouth 80 chains, east 80 chains, north.
chains. west 80 chains to point of com-
mencemens, 640 acrea more.or leaa,

Thomas Carpenter.

March £th, 1912,

4a
Omineca Land District. District of
ast. Range 5.
Take notice that David Antone Miller
of Hazelton, miner, intends to apply for
ermission to purchase the following
pescribed lana:
Commencing ata Post planted about
1 1-2 miles south and 4 miles west from
the southwest corner of lot 356, thence
north 80 chains, west 80 chains, south
80 chains, east 80 chaina te point of
commencement, 640 aeres more or Jess,
David Antone Miller,
Mareh 8, 1912. : do

Omineca Land District
District of Coast, Range 5.

Take notice that Patrick McEwen of
Hazelton, B. C., occupation clerk,
intends to a ply for permission to pur-
chase the following described lands:

Commencing at e& post planted at
about 1 1-2 mile south and 8 miles west
from the southwest corner of Jot 856,
thenee south 80 chains, west 80 chaina,
north 80 chains, east 80 chains to point
of commencement, containing 640 acres

more or less, Patrick McEwen. -
March 9, 1912 4o

Omineca Land District
District of Const, Range 5,

‘Take notice that George Ironsides of
Hazelton, B. C., ‘oceupation clerk,
intends to a ply for permission to pur-
chase the following deseribed lands:

Commencing at a post planted at the

north 80 chains, east 80 chains, south
80 chains, west 80 chains to point of
commencement, containing 640 acres
more or less, George Ironsides.
March 9, 1912. do

Omineca Land District, District of
coast, Range V,

Take notice that James J. Lewis
of Hazelton, B,C., foreman, intends to
apply for permission to purchase the
fallowing described lands:

Commencing at a post planted about
2 1-2 miles south from southwest cor-
ner of lot 366, thence north 80 chains,
east 80 chains, south 80 chains, west
80 chains to point of commencement,
containing 640 acres more or less.
March 7, 1912, James J, Lewis.

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Omineca Land District
District of Coast, Range 5,

Take notice that Wm. J. Stewart,
of Hazelton, laborer, intends -to apply
for permission to purchase the follow-
ing described lands:

Commencing at 8 post planted 11-2)
miles south and 8 miles west from the
southwest corner of Lot 356, thence
north 80 chains, west 80 chains, south
80 chaing, east 80 chains, to point of
commencement, containing 640 acres
more or lesa. Wm, J. Stewart.
March 9, 1912, do

Omineca Land Distriet. District of
Coast. Range 6.

Take notice that James A, Fillier of
Hazelton, B. C., occupation porter,
intends to apply for permission to pur-
chase the following described lands

Commencing at a post planted about
1-2 mile south of the southwest corner
of lot 356, thence south 80 chaing, west
80 chains, north 80 chains, east 8d
chaina to point of commencement, con-
taining 640 acres more or leas,

March 7, 1912. James A. Filliéy,
a

Omineca Lend District. District of
- Coast. Range 6,
" Take notice that Joseph Miller, of
Hazelton, blacksmith, intends to apply
for Hermigsion to purchase the follow-
ing. escribed lands;
ommencing at a post planted 11-2

miles south and 8 miles west from the
southwest corner of lot 356, thence
north 80 chains, east 80 chains, south
80 chains, west 80 chains, td point of
commencement, containing 640 acrea
more or less, Joseph Miller,
March $9, 1912. 4o

Omineca Land District,

District of

cast. ange 5.

Take notice that Nick Petrevich of
Hazelton, waiter, intends to apply
for permission to purchase the follow.
ing described lands: :

Commencing at a post planted at the
southeast corner of lot 8390, thence
south 80 chains, east 80 chains, north
80. chains, west 80 chains to point of
commencement, containing, 640 acres
more or legs. Nick Petrevich,
March 9, 1912. 4o

Omineca Land District. District of
Coast, Range 6.

' Take notice that George W. Jones,
of Hazelton, B, C., cook, intends to
apply for permission to purchase the
following described lands:

Commencing at a post planted at
about 1-2 mile south and 2 miles weat
rom the southwest corner of Lot 858,
thence north 80 chains, west 80 chains,
south 80 .chains, east $0 chains to point
of commiencement, containing 640
acres more or less,
March 7, 1912,

southeast..cornere ef-lo¢ $890, thence "*

George W. Jones. | $-
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| SATURDAY, MAY 18,1912,

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND
ST. PETER'S, HAZELTON

Scheel at 2.15 nama Native service,
Evening Service, 7:30 p.m, f
. REV. J. MELD.”

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MAZELTON on
* Sevices held’ avery Sunday ayenlng in. the,

t 7.30 o'cloek,
Chur Rooms at 7.50 olor. DR, MCLEAN, -.

Dr. Quinlan :
Dentist

Bridge Work A Specialty.
In Hazelton Now,

¢

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ning at eight o’clock in the: Hazelton

Town Hall, R.O, MitLer, W. Sec.
_H. F. Guassey, W. Pres.

Latest Jewelry Novelties in Gdld
and Silver, High grade watches.
Watch Repairing.

0. A. RAGSTAD, Hazelton
Green Bros., Burden & Co.

Civil Engineers
Dominion and British Columbia
Land Surveyors

Offices at Victoria, Nelson, Fort George
and Hazelton,

B, C. AFFLECK, Mgr, Hazelton Office,

TEAMING

All arders promptly and carefully -
executed :

Leave orders at Hazelton Hotel

A.M. Ruddy

Hazelion, I. Cs

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Mines and Mining
Good Properties for sale — Cash or on

Bond. Development and
Assessment Work,

Carr Brothers

Six Years In This District.
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Most convenient and comfortable
stopping place for travellers be-
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FIRST-CLASS MEALS AND BEDS )
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Proprietor

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Good Store and Road House
MORICETOWN

Halfway between Hazelton and
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Omineea Land District, District of

_ _Caasiar.

Take notice that John K. Friend of
Anaheim, Calif,,- Prospector, intends to
ollowing deseribed lands: ;

Commencing ata post planted2 miles
north and-1. mile east of the northeast
corner of lot 1082, thence north 80
chains, east 80 chaing, south 80 chains,
west 80 chains to point of commence-
ment, containing 640 acres more or less,
April 17, 1012. 48. John k.-Friend,

Omirieca Land Distriet. District of.

for permission to
egeribed Janda:
‘Commencing at a post planted 2 miles
north and 1-2 mile easatof the northeast
corner of lot 1062, thenceeast 40 chains
south 80 chaine, west 40 chaina, north ag
chains, to point ef commencement,
talning 820 acres more or less, ::
Aprill5,1912. 4a:

purchaaé the folle

con

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: : to apply f i
They have gone to the expense o f-installing al lowing de jeribed Insider purchase the

. Cassiar.’.. .
Take notice that Cossuaa Morales of |:
: Anahein, Calif., cock, intanda to apply
wing

_New Hazelton
Contractors —

-We. will, furnish quota
’ tions on all classes’ of
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--manship: guaranteed, -: +
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