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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
2
A 1911 Abbotsford weekly urges residents to keep money local to boost schools churches and town growth. The piece argues reciprocity with eastern stores harms the home market and shares a tale of a dollar circulating four times within the local economy before vanishing.
Rev A Dunn led anniversary services at Mission City Baptist? No, Presbyterians recount the first Presbyterian service at St Marys Mission in 1889 and the later Mission City church opening in 1891. The report notes Methodists and Presbyterians sharing worship, early schoolhouse meetings, and a debt free church with strong community harmony.
A father offers to fund an annuity for his 20 year old daughter starting at age 55, ensuring 300 yearly for life. She saves 2.27 monthly and contributes the balance, guaranteeing 300 for ten years or more if she survives. If she dies before 55, her payments and interest go to her heirs. Postmaster and annuity superintendents are sources for full information.
In a reflective address, a speaker urges Presbyterians to welcome new arrivals with kindness and guidance. He cites early settlers like Mission and Dewdney, stressing duty to assist the ignorant and inexperienced, and warns against exploitation by cruel individuals. The speaker references Mr. Dunn Wan and familiar Abbotsford landmarks.
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