First Election for School Trustees Held at Abbotsford
The Abbotsford district elected three trustees for the Abpotufivel school board with results announced by the election conducted by the lawn trustee from Malsqui school board. The new trustees will serve until the next annual meeting in June 1911 when three more will be elected. A Board of Trade special meeting is set for August 24 to hear about Sugar Beet and Canning industries in Mission City.
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Sehool
Abbotsford
Mel. Mephoe
Board of ‘Trade
Mesars.Giroday
Schumacher
Mission City
Abbotsford Coat Attracts Attention And Hints Of Fame
From private sources we learn the Abbotsford coat attracts much attention and is of excellent quality. The message says Abbotsford will be on the map soon and promises a bright future for the town. Robert Jardine reports Laurier will speak in New Westminster and visit the city next week.
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Abbotsford
Fuchiller
Viatoria
Robert Jardine
New Westminster
Wilfrid Laurier
Fire charge nets $50 fine for Coquitlam man
Ernest Fisher appeared in Ne y inater police court on a charge of firing a bush fire without a license. He pleaded guilty and was fined 50 dollars plus costs. The crown timber agent said the measure aims to deter fires. Also note August services at St Matthew’s Church marking its 1900 opening and 1909 consecration.
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Ernest Fisher
Coquitlam
St. Matthew
First Dance Opens Season in Abbotsford Hall
The Maple Leaf Hall hosts the season opener on August 2 with the Bardwell Orchestra of BeHingham Washington providing music. Dr Schumacher and Mr Giroday of Mission City visited to promote a beet sugar factory, with a public meeting planned to address beet industry interests for local farmers.
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Maple Leaf
Abbotsford
Bardwell Orchestra
BeHingham Washington
Schumacher
Giroday
Mission City
McGowan Couple Greeted Returning Home in Rice Shower
Mr J A McGowan and his bride returned to town on Monday evening to a welcoming crowd. Citizens crowded the station platform and car with rice, showering the newlyweds with wishes for long life and prosperity.
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J. A. McGowan
Bride
Lockout in Winnipeg Affects Building Trades Workers
Winnipeg August 18 notice served to union labor in building trades that a lockout would be enforced by the building contractors tomorrow. Thousands of men will be effected.
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Winnipeg
Freeman Returns From Kamloops To Town
Mr Henry Freeman came back to town on Tuesday evening from Kamloops where he spent several months. He plans to stay about a week before leaving again. Henry appears to have benefited from the Kamloops climate. Miss Turnbull is visiting friends in Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Freeman
Kamloops
Henry
Miss Turnbull
Vancouver
Cholera Outbreak in Bari Province Reports 32 Deaths
Pari Italy Aug 18 authorities report Asiatic cholera in Bari Dede provinces with thirty two deaths and strong measures being taken to combat the scourge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pari
Italy
Bari
Railway commissioners move toward Huntington to resolve Knotty problem
The railway commission plans to adjourn to Huntington in September to address street closures caused by the GP R and the V V B roads cutting through the town centre. Public opposition grows while Neville Smith surveys grades and crossings. findings to be presented to the commission after surveying begins this week.
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Tuntingdon
GP. R
Lown
Neville Smith
Muntingdon
Railway Commission
Abbotsford Items Highlight Local Moves and Vancouver Trips
Local residents listed include Mr and Mrs Harry Eby and son off to a week in Vancouver. Mrs Boyd returns from Vancouver. J W McCallum heads to Vancouver. Cloverdale visitors stay with the Ul. Blair. Mrs Swift visits Vancouver and returns. J J Sparrow’s building nears completion as he enters flour and feed trade. The drowned Mr Tierney once held a BCER contract. Vancouver exhibition attendees named. Several townsfolk travel to the coast and back.
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Harry Eby and
Vancouver
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Ruthig
H. Alanson
Harrop Bros
Lythwood Ranch
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Pioneer Store
M. L. McPhee
the Board OF Trade
Laurier
Westminster
Pardee
Sir Wilfrid
the Railway Commissioners
Mrs. and
Mise Boyd
Dr. Swift
H. H. Skelton
St. Matthew's Church
J. McRae
J. J. Sparrow
J. J. Tierney
Stewart
Vancouver Exhibition
Mesara P. McCulloch
D. Nelson and
L. Authier
Mr. L. Legace
Mr. W. Roberts
Peardonville
George Clark
PD. W. Thrall
Mr. Lightfoot
W. H. Malkin Co
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