14 Feb 1919
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
1
In Mission City the push to remove Constable Oneal Lhease triggers a civic uproar. A petition and letters from business leaders claim his policing methods deter trouble, while supporters argue the government misuses power and denigrate a capable public servant amid provincial politics.
The readable text provides names and titles such as President A. A. McGowith, Vice President, and Secretary Morgen, along with other officers like Ciatalbings and Methieu. The rest is garbled but indicates an organizational roster with multiple names and roles.
Fraser Valley Record reports the Mission City Telephone Company held its annual meeting in the council chambers with good attendance. The secretary read the year’s statement showing phone rentals at 3284 dollars and capital subscribed at 1840 dollars, amid a deficit of 10401.84 caused largely by the January 1918 ice storm. Reconstruction spending reached 2829.55, with 136 phones in use, up from 227 before the storm as lines were rebuilt to Silverdale and beyond. Directors elected: A Catherwood, Wit Billott, E Mitchell for three years. J A Bates, George Cude for two years. and E Mitchell for one year. J A Catherwood was named president and J A Bates secretary.
The regular school board meeting convened at the town school, with all members present. Minutes from the prior meeting were read and approved. Correspondence discussed included inquiries about commemorative events, delegated representation for the Mission School, and salaries raised by $100. A request approved to buy a street sewing machine for the domestic science class.
The article asks how a proposed 160 acre block system would apply to returning soldiers and whether returned men have priority rights to land in the spring. It questions the availability of land, the process for claims, and if a large influx of applicants can be handled promptly under the government policy.
Fort George members laughed as Teaching the Goosy Step narrator claimed Indep endent Liberals now show disciplined behavior, like nonentities or stamps. Rumor spread that the Premier adopts Prussian methods, possibly yielding an early election. Reticence aims to dodge questions and hide internal strife.
Abbotsford clubs players lined up with Trethewey and McPhee among scorers as the Abbottsford team drew 1 to 1 with Bradner. Gough, Chester, Walters and Tapp featured in goals and half backs in a spirited match. Fans applauded both sides after refreshments provided by Bradner guests.
Reportedly Premier John Oliver, elected in Dewdney with a large majority, faces doubt amid claims of a slim five vote tally with four uncertain ballots in Mission City area.
The railway commission meets in Vancouver on Friday next with the Mission board of trade and tie mision auto club to discuss safety at Horne avenue crossing. Representatives include A. A. Lite, J. Reed, Lee Tonia, Ate de Ag Hartt. Recent days saw a car minced at Marne avenue crossing, likely due to signaling issues. The meeting aims to order improvements for safer future crossings as trains and ferries run on schedule.
Community notices from Abbotsford recount gatherings at the Storr and McMenemy homes, a surprise party for Evelyn McMenemy, and church services led by Rev. William Robertson Jr. Lectures by A. Henry, D.D. are planned in Vancouver and Abbotsford football results show 5 to 1 against Bradner. Many residents relocate or travel to Vancouver, Victoria, and Sardis, with social events, dances, and club meetings noted.
The Dominion Government backed display showcases Canada’s war trophies and photographs in one of the city’s largest buildings. Thousands attend daily as the exhibit travels from British Columbia to Ottawa. Schoolchildren and Nanaimo residents tour via special excursions, while officers and BC regiment members are pictured in action on Western Front battlefields. The exhibit runs through March.
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