Funeral of Aslan Nobonook at Amataqut
The funeral for Aslan Nobonook was held at Amataqut in February. A large attendance honored a well known figure of the prairie with a ceremonial service conducted by Mr George Vance, a Vancouver student. Nobonook leaves four sons and four daughters, a widow, and other relatives. pallbearers included R Crist G U Hougen P P Halverson Hendrickson P Lee A Bollun.
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Aslan Nobonook
Amataqut
Mataqul
Georga Vance
Billo
Vancouver
Lesven
Aioller
Whaea
J. J. Jones
R. Crist
G. U. Hougen
P. P. Halverson
Hendrickson
P. Lee
A. Bollun
Pioneer Oblate priest Peytavin dies in New Westminster
The Rev Father Peytavin M L, renowned as a pioneer Oblate missionary in British Columbia, died at St Marys Hospital New Westminster after a lingering illness. Born in Algiers in 1849 he served among Indigenous peoples along the Fraser and at Kamloops Revelstoke and North Vancouver before illness forced retirement to St Pauls Hospital. Surrounded by Oblate brothers his death followed a long life of missionary service and prayer.
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St. Pater's
Yequiéim
Caskey
Abit
Kamloons
OC. P. R
North Vancouver
St. Paul's Hospital
St St. Mary's
Everson Loy Enlists in Navy After War Service
Everson Loy, a veteran who fought at Ypres and Somme, enlists in the United States Navy. The article traces his wartime service and note his claim of age to join earlier with Canadian forces, and his transition to aviation division duties with Loyal Navy Office. He recalls trench warfare and frontline experiences as he begins naval training.
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Everson Loy
Hung
NAVY
Ypres
the Somma
Vinly Rigde
Cyril Bayes
Uigonreold Hverkon Lad
United States Navy
Loyal Navy Atfice
Somme
Everson
Canadian Soldier Describes Frontline Duty and Tobacco Hope
Whatcom county soldier Bayes recalls seven Western Front attacks including Somme, Vimy Ridge, and Ypres. He notes German units dispersed among Prussian regiments, the need for tobacco to brace nerves, and the loss of fellows and equipment in brutal combat.
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Bayes
Somie
Vimy Ridge
Ypres
Prussia Guards
Marinas
Vallstei
Tll
Ial Vattallon
Whatcom County
Asa
Matsqui Council Hears Road Water Overflow Concern
Matyqui council met Saturday night with Mr C Rummel of BCW seeking steps to stop road water from overflowing onto his property at White and Mount Lehman Toads. The council, with Mr Rummel present, surveyed the site and discussed relief options.
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C. Rummel
BCW
Matyqui Council
White and
Mount Lehman
Rummel
Rammel
First Lady Legislator to Get Cozy Suite in Victoria
Victoria February 6. Parliament preparations intensify for the Legislative Assembly opening Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ralph Smith will occupy a cosy suite beside the lavish one reserved for Mr. John Keen of Kaslo as changes in the sessional offices are noted and renovations continue to support the new law makers. The sergeant at arms, soldiers, pages, and guards are active as government departments finalize the program.
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Victoria
Legislative Assembly
Executive Council
Ralph Smith
John Keen
Kaslo
GRAHPOLOGY GOUSIN AND IRISH MOLLY NOTES
Fragmentary notes describe Grahpolgy Gousin as calm orderly and observant with strong memory for shapes and configurations. Irish Molly is praised for intellect practicality and imaginative tendencies with reminders of two names this week and a postal envelope mix up. A Kansas City poet remark and a Webster Corners postmaster returning to duties are included.
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Molly
Piph
K. C
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Matequl Reisont
Ing
Father Peytavin
M. T
Cecil Bases
Somma
Vinny Rigde
Germany
Browar
Soldhin
Matsqui Council
Trust Company
Sfoute Bong Cielo
Brisn Columbia
Iat
Whs
Rou Jan Barr
Harrison& Lammond
Mis. Smith
Abbotsford
J. A. Jones
Mission City
Grapholgy
BY Cisst
Webster's Corners
J. M. Webster
British Columbia Telephone Co. Limited
Lee
Albert
Grocer
Baker
A. McCallum
Alexandria Hotel
M Murphy
Propriety
Huntingdon
B. C
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