Barrow Faces Sumas Farmers Over Dyke Costs
Whatcom reports Minister Barrow defending dyke work for Sumas farmers. He argues costs rose due to stronger than planned supports, states big Sumas dam was omitted from estimates, and contemplates adjusting interest and repayment terms to ease farmer burden while promising a ground review after current session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom
B. J. Barra
Fiers Ak
Batieday
Mantetal
Hole
Conlontian
Consklan
Pitts
Courk
Lavek-it-eliik’ Chine
Boyd
Thia
Sumas
Figuelig
Former Agent General Turner Dies in London
In London from 1900 until retirement in 1926, former premier of British Columbia and long serving agent-general in London, 1833 birth in Suffolk, immigrated to Nova Scotia 1850, moved to British Columbia 1862. He served as Victoria mayor 1879 to 1881 and as provincial legislator from 1886, overseeing agriculture and fruit industry, crafting funding and farm institutions, with a noted 4 percent bond issue in 1888. He died at age 90 in Richmond, London, yesterday afternoon.
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London
Nec
Turner
British Columbia
Richmond
Hexas
Mr. Turner
Tpawich
Suffolk
England
Nova Scotia
Imo
Prince Edward Tat
Udore
Victoria B. C
Victoria
Tirmet
Abe Hy Tint
Ace
Banka
Ane Dihior
Sarcona Acth
Nos ‘Purh
Anglican tax proposal and church services noted
Dec 8 report from Vicoria notes a proposed 25 percent tax adjustment replacing a 10 percent plan, with the provincial government preparing provisions to be introduced in the legislature. Attornay-Kanaval Minison announced the changes. Services at St Matt are scheduled Sundays at 7:30 per vicar Rev A Harding Priewt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicoria
Attornay-Kanaval
Bervicea
St. Matt
Ruy. A. Harding Priewt
Demands for Royal Commission Stir Colonial Debate
The report outlines political uproar as Hon. Sloan pushes for a royal commission amid accusations of cash deals and party funding. Premier Oliver and opponents, including McRae and Manson, are named in graft allegations tied to Port Mann townsite and provincial campaign financing.
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Victoria
W. Blows
Mililie Lop
Pye Oliver
Proviniela Party
Holla Vanenuvar
Sto
Honus
Oliver
Manson
Olivor
Auoral McRae
Te Cojevr Vadlye
Mannon
Ivor
General McRae
Niscayeey
Davidson 4& McRae
Port Mann
Vancouver
A. McRae
A. McRae In the Shat Downsite To Meter’s Buk, Mr. McRae
Willian Mackenzie
Usis
Price, Waterhouse & Co
Canadian Northern Railway
A. D. McRae
MyLeod
CXR
A. D. Mefton
MacKenzie & Mant
McHae
Apostles of Purity
Columbia Valley
Fragey Mills
Colunthia Valley Lumber Company
Manken
Sumner Plans Christmas Turkeys and Geese
Sumner prepares festive meals with turkeys and geese for Christmas celebrations. Local residents anticipate traditional gatherings and holiday feasts.
Sumas Reeve Found Dead After Trestle Fall Mystery
The body of Sumas Reeve, 72, was found beside the track after an apparent fall from a trestle on the Whelvidge line. An inquest led by Giles Murlers concluded death from probable accidental injuries. Atkinson, long-time reeve and a key advocate of Sumas Reclamation, was born in Kings County New Brunswick and settled in Sumas Prairie. Funeral services set for Thursday at Gilles Undertaking Pylons Mustelwhite Cemetery in Sunnym Prairie.
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Sims
Alrock
Wermend
Craigdail
Reave
L. Atlinwan
Leanda
Mornig
Ami
Ramaverl
Murlers
Qeeatdadov
de Ace Stuart
Mipxton
Gomtell
Reeve
Alelb
Aidie Reeve
Atkinson
Kings County
New Brulewick
B.C
Sumas Prairie
Watterm
Sumas
Gilles
Suniny Prairie
Sardis Defeats Abbotsford in Local Basketball Play
Sardis defeats Abbotsford 24 to 20 in the intermediate game as Sardis players led by Miss Moore and Miss Markland edge Abbotsford’s squad. The seniors and ladies also perform, with Abbotsford’s team facing tough matches as the season progresses.
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Sardis
Lanmie
Abbots
Ord
Saris
Abbotsford
Abbousford
H. ‘Turner
T. McDonald
W. McMenemy
A. Haddrel
E. Ravies
Taylor. Bardis
W. Keddie
J. Kirkness
G Wells
W. Bailey
Moffett
I. Atchison
Indies
Lars Indies
Thone Haying
S. Moore
A. Markland
G. Arnold
Mins J. Thornton
L. McLeod
Alhutsford
R. Olsen
Vas
Anderson
Multnie
Salis
Maitland
D. Kickwolls
Pearson
B. Brace
Cl Cottey
W. Eddie
Sumner Christmas Turkey and Geese Meeting Minutes
Sumner council or lodge held a Christmas gathering on Thursday evening with officers elected for the ensuing year. W M We Knox chaired with B Chaiman Reretrons, recording secretary W Taylor, gate keeper fh McNell, chaplain AL Chimley, and Tyler M McGilliveny. Bills were passed and general business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M
Knox
Chaimant
Talis
W. Taylor
Giteker
McNell
Chaplin
AL Chimley
T. McMilins
Tyler
M. McGilliveny
MacLean Replies To Criticisms On Redistribution Bill
Victoria December article summarizes Dr. MacLean responding to opposition charges that the redistribution bill of 1916 is a gerrymander. He argues provincial representation per voter varies by region, cites unorganized territory in British Columbia, and rejects the idea of drastic cuts. He defends open Liberal discussion and criticizes partial committee inquiries as insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Des
Hou
MacLean
Soro
Bowser
Oliver
Supreme Court
Dry MacLean
Praire
Ontarioy
Quebec
British Columbia
Dominion
Canada
British Columi
Wie
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Tve
Liberal Party
Hanh
Pooley
Public Accounts Committee
Howe
Canon Hinchliffe
Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Election at Manse
The Ladies’ Aid and Women’s Missionary Society met at the Manse on Wednesday. A Life Membership was presented to Mrs A Ryall. Officers reelected: President Mrs H Fraser, Secretary Mrs J Parton, Vice president Mrs J Downie, Treasurer Mrs A Ryall, with district superintendent in attendance. The group noted about $100 used for work, sent a quilt to the Indian school, and raised funds for Girls’ Home in Vancouver. Mrs Semple of Chillwack attended as new president.
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Women's Missionary Society
A. Ryal
Women’s Missionary Society
H. Fraser
J. Parton
Semple
Chillwack
McIntosh
Chilliwack
Hamu Sn
Vancouver
Qfficars
Aye Ladies’ Aid
J. Downie
McMenemy
Government Assists Many Industries and Officials Elected
A garbled government report notes extensive assistance to various industries and a year that saw shifting investment and employment figures. Officers for the new year include President J R Whitehelp, Vice President Rev A H Priest, and Secretary W Snashall.
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GWV
RR. Whitehelp
A. H. Priest
W. Snashall
Accidental Death Verdict At Kilgard Trestle Inquest
The jury found in the case of Reeve J. L. Atkinson that he fell over thirty feet from the Great Northern Trestle near Kilgard. He suffered fatal injuries including a broken neck and limbs, likely blown from the bridge by a night wind. body recovered from mud below by Mr McDonald who resides nearby.
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Huntingdon
J. L. Atkinson
Kilgard
Har
Mr. McDonald
Many Pay Respects to Late Reeve Atkinson
Friends gathered to honor the late Reeve Atkinson with funeral services in Huntingdon. The ceremony was conducted by officiant Mr. Gilles and pallbearers included local residents Boley, Starr, A Lamun, and others. Atkinson was a longtime district figure and active community worker.
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Reeve Apkinson
Allinson
Sumas
Gilles
Huntingdon
Good
Kilgard
HH. Boley
J. L. Starr
A. Lamuon
J. *Rith
W. ‘Iarria
V1. Strailon
Atkinson
A& Vary
Hon Maullo Sera On Timber Export Debate
The government won a slim majority on the timber export question. The Mouse debated the issue and decided to request Ottawa refer the matter to the royal commissions for investigation. Hon T D Patullo argued that limited export benefits both West industry and the public and warned of U S retaliation if an embargo occurs.
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Ottawa
T. D.paltulo
Sminster
United States
British Columbia
Turkeys and Geese Ordered Through Butcher C Sumner
A notice directs readers to place orders for turkeys and geese with C Sumner the local butcher.
Huntingdon Women Hold Annual Meeting and Social Events
The Huntingdon Women's Institute met on December 20 at the Whatcom road Mallsia with officers elected. Guests from Vancouver and nearby towns attended social gatherings hosted by Mrs G J Davis and other prominent locals. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs Kirishost was held Friday, and residents discussed future moves to Sardis and local visits.
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Suimiy Wornet
Institut
Funerat
Reeve de la Atkinson
Whatcom Road
Tuwrsday
Marshall Arnyironis
Vancouver
G. J. Davis
Vya
Mesari
Chas
Wl Beebe
Daceington
McGilliveay
Kirishost
Kirkbugh
Sardis
Silas Young
McDonald
Murrayville
Davia
Mes
Symonds
Fleore
Terry Will Tu Olset
Colin Fynser
Wedding Ties United in Presbyterian Manse Ceremony
Misa Lote Cage wed Mee Thomas Slavens at a Presbyterian Manse on a Saturday afternoon officiated by Reverend Robert. The bride wore a stylish suit and was assisted by Peart Stevens. groom Jively Case named the best man. The couple plans a brief honeymoon in Washington State before settling in Sumas City with Mrs Stevens.
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Golai
Presbyterian
Misa Lote Cage
Thomas Slavens
We Robertsat
Mias Peart Stevens
Jively Case
Ciyylicen
Washington State
Aes Stevens
Sumas City
Friends of Mrs Shortreed See Finn Phack Home Again
The Gian y friends of Mrs Shortreed express joy as Finn Phack returns home after illness and wish for a full recovery.
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Giany
Mrs. Shortreed
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barrow
Hon. Sloan
Royal Commission
Sumner
Sumas Reeve
Arie Witness
Christias
Jadins Aid and Missionary
Cox Labia
Lie
Department — of Industries
Maullo Sera
C. Sumner
Rum Sar
Fiauily Andy
F. J. R. Whitchell
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