Letters To Enemy Countries Now Routed Via Thos Cook & Son
A new arrangement allows letters destined for enemy countries or occupied areas to be sent through Messrs Thos Cook & Son of Montreal. Letters must avoid military or political content and be enclosed in two envelopes with proper postage and sender details. Some towns remain blocked. replies may be transmitted only through the authorized channels.
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Messrs
Thos. Cook & Son
St.’ Catharine St
Montreal
London
Thos. Gook & Son
St. Catherine Sit
Thos
Cook & Son
Thos, Cook & Son
St. Catherine St
Emy
Quiet wedding unites Barnes and Barnes at church home
Mrs. Jessie Barnes of Nicomen Island wed Mr. Walter Barnes of Dawson V T. Rev. Richmond Craig officiated at 247 Twenty fourth avenue east with a small guest group. The couple left on the midnight boat for Seattle and plan a stay before moving to Vancouver to reside.
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Richmond Craig
Twenty
Fourth Avenue East
Jessie Barnes
Nicomen Island
Walter Barnes
Dawson, V. T
Allan G. Barnes
Seattle
San Diego
Cal
Vancouver
Personal notices and social events across local town
Local society notes report visits and travels among residents including Mrs. Thomas in Bellingham and Miss Ina Fraser at home. Tours of J A Meagowan across southern states, hospitality from Howe and Anderson families, and moves to Chilliwack are noted. Socials at Whist, Ladies’ Aid, Girls Guild, Red Cross fundraiser totals and prizes are detailed. Upcoming sermons and lectures by Rev Robertson, WCTU event, and Harry Lauder appearances are listed with dates and venues.
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Thomas
Bellingham
Nelson
Currie
J. A.“Meagowan
H. A. Howe
Abotsford
Jack Anderson
Stottvolt
Naden
Chilliweak
Ina Fraser
Smith
Princeton
Dan Smith
Ryall
Elmer Campbell
Girls' Guild
McMenemy
Pred Taylor
Farris
P. Little
Red Cross
A. Taylor
Vancouver
Harry Lauder
Hamilton
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Trechewey
Robertson
St. David's Church
South Vancouver
Mctunes
Harry Lauder Rey
Fortune
Victoria
Presbyterian Church
Upper Sumas Women’s Institute Meets at Campbell Vye Home
The Upper Sumas Women’s Institute held a February 14 meeting at Mrs. Angus Campbell Vye’s home with fifteen present. The president lamented the secretary’s illness. Mrs. Vinson resumed duties. The Red Cross chair reported 26 sock pairs, 10 sent overseas. A farewell note to Mrs. McGillivray was to be sent. Donations of 9.50 from Miss Banner and Everett aided the Red Cross fund. Parliamentary Procedure was discussed and refreshments served by the new president.
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Upper
Sumas
Rossland Council Considers Per Session Pay for Mayor and Aldermen
The Rossland city council favors a rule to pay the mayor and aldermen at least one dollar for every session of the city fathers they attend. This proposal aims to compensate officials for participation in meetings and related duties.
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Rossland
Endorses Patriotic Fund Support by Veterans Group
Sergt Drinnan of the G. W. V. Association in Vancouver praises the Canadian Patriotic Fund. He says the fund should be government financed via direct taxation but remains essential for aiding dependents of overseas comrades. The association unanimously backs official support and continued administration by CPFund authorities.
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Canadian Patriotic Fund
Sergt, Drinnan
Pres. G. W. V. Association
Vancouver
Watsqui Teachers' Patriotic Dance Draws Large Attendance
The Valentine event at Gifford hall hosted by the Mats ait Teachers Institute drew a large crowd of youths and maidens from the area. The Mackness orchestra provided music. door receipts totaled 164.50 dollars and will be donated to patriotic funds.
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Gifford Hall
Teachers' Institute of Matsait
T He& Music
Vyere
Mackness
Clayburn Society To Stage Farce Night
The Clayburn Society's dramatic branch plans a gala night on Friday February 22 with a farce titled The Laughing Cure. Proceeds likely support the athletic branch for equipment purchases.
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Clayburn
Clayburn Society
Post Office
Carey
Society
Wanted 1200 Good Sound Hewn Beams for Clayborn Company
The Clayborn Company limited of Clayburn B C seeks a delivered price for 1200 sound hewn 6 by 6 by 6 foot timber tips. A second pulp plant is planned at Beaver Cove with Alert Pay involved.
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Clayborn Company, Limited
Clayburn, B. C
Beaver Cove
Alert Pay
Huntingdon News Briefs and Local Appointments
Captain Hembrough of the Dominion Fisheries office stopped wasteful fish catching on the KU yard reservation, curbing Indian netting at spawning grounds. Sunday sermons at St Pauls and by Rev Roberts in South Vancouver. George Hart Jr. joins C P RyMra as a clerk at Huntingdon depot. Nylander and Intent Square returned home from Sumas. Angus Campbell called to Portland for brother in law’s death. A municipal hall farewell for departing Limers is held. Vedder and Sumas angling noted. Parbery buys part of York’s farm. Farmers' Telephone service now restored statewide. St Pat congregation annual meeting held. John Cameron rents Malcolm McGillivray’s farm. McGillivray moves to New Westminster. Charles Beebe moving to Graham Island.
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Hembrough
Dominion Fisheries Office
New Westminster
KU Yard
Ashram
Mr. Roberts
South Vancouver
George Hart
GC. P. R
Huntingdon Depot
C. P. Ry
Miri Nylander
Intent Square
Huntingdon
Sumas
Angus Campbell
Portland
Irving
Parbery
Balcom
York
A. Johnston
Wrngton
St. Pat
John Cameron
Malcolm McGillivray
Malcolm McGillvray
Charles Beebe
Gralam Island
Sergeant Cruickshank Expected Home From Front
It is expected that Sergeant Cruickshank and his brother George Cruickshank will soon return from overseas with the 29th Battalion. He was wounded severely on the Flanders front.
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Cruickshank
George Cruickshank
Weerseas
Flanders
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Barnes-Barnes
W. I
Patriotic Fund
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