Forest Fire Caution Warns of Broken Bottles Fueling Blazes
Bille- Forester Welly of Washing ton warns that broken bottles and other glass fragments may ignite forest fires. Wardens report several fires traced to careless disposal of cigarettes, cigars or matches along roads and trails. A Corres- pondent recounts a glass bottle reflecting sunbeams as a spark source, urging all to carry care in open woods. In Kamloops a council grading dispute on St Paul Street shows mayor and property owners at odds over action.
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Bille
Welly
Washington
Fwo
Grays Harbor
Woona
Wish- Kah
Hiatt
de Odinet
Abbotsford Conservative Association Annual Meeting
The Abbotsford Conservative Association held its annual meeting in the Magonle Hall on Monday with many members attending. President McGowan was re elected and officers Secretary Clark and Treasurer Morley were confirmed. An executive committee of six was named from ten nominees. A vote of confidence was passed in the Ottawa and local governments, and Prof Hill Tout spoke on agricultural credits and government aid to farmers. The meeting adjourned.
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Abbotsford Conservative Association
Magonle
Swift
T. J. Sparrow
W.Z
Ware
Trethewey
H. McKinnon
Ottawa
Cawley
McBride
Hill Tout
Old Timers Challenge Axemen Haney and Best
Two district pioneers Thos Haney and James Best agreed yesterday to a chopping contest for a $100 side bet. Haney, 72, and Best, about 12 years younger, will each cut a ten foot segment on a shared log, with Haney starting higher on the tree. The fastest axeman wins, drawing notable local interest as Curries return from their honeymoon.
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Thos. Haney
James Best
Haney
Best
Important changes in land regulations and timber laws
Proposals before the Provincial Legislature include charging for pre empted Crown lands while offering free holdings to settlers, with a $2 record fee and $10 Crown grant. Holdings remain 160 acres but ministerial power allows size adjustments or rejections in public interest. The Forests Act amendments raise timber royalties from 50 cents to $1 per thousand feet, extend timberholdings surveys, tighten export prohibitions, and raise forest protection fees. Maple Ridge council approves a roller and two road graders to advance road construction and speed up public works.
Receiver Named for People's Trust Company in Liquidation
Representations to Attorney General Bowser led Master to appoint Herbert Lockwood accountant of Vancouver as receiver for the People's Trust Company in liquidation. Stockholders in New Westminster Chilliwack Kamloops Burnaby and other towns have been in contact with the senate regarding the receiver appointment.
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W. J. Bowser
People’s ‘Trust Company
Herbert Lockwood
Vancouver
New Westminster
Chilliwack
Kamloops
Bburne
setanas-Ceeetat
Alanson to remodel warehouse into modern hardware store
Mr. A Alanson who bought Abbotsford Hardware stock after the Garley block fire plans to convert his present warehouse into a two story 80 by 120 foot building with metal sheeting two large front plate glass windows and a 30 by 60 foot furniture department. Work began Thursday and will be rushed to completion as Abbotsford looks to a bright future.
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A. Alanson
Garley
Abbotsford Hardware Co
Were.v
Alanson
Abbotsford
Abbotsford Football Club eyes Haddad Cup defense
After the Haddad Cup meeting President Hill Tout urged Abbotsford FC to resume regular practice for closing season matches. Plans include Chapman Cup games vs Langley and a final Haddad Cup clash with Mission City, contingent on their acceptance. If Mission City declines, Abbotsford claims the silverware. The Hill Tout Cup to be displayed at Campbell's window.
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Abbotsford
Hill Tout
Langley
Mission City
Bury
Campbell
Cumberland Field Engineer Arrives Over Liattine Ringing In
Cumberland reports field engineer BarUeUet of the U N Ry arrived Sunday in connection with Liattine ringing in. It is claimed that 60000 dollars has been sent into Cumberland and Ladysmith by the U M W of A during the strike.
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Liattine
Cumber _land
Cumberland
Ladysmith
Royal Neighbors Dance Planned in Sumas Hall
The Royal Neighbors lodge of Sumas Washington invites members and friends from Abbotsford and surrounding district to a dance on Friday February 21 in the West Hall Sumas.
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Sumas
Wash
West Hall
Abbotsford
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