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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
4
Readers are treated to a vivid account of a snowy football match with frequent goal kicks and agile saves by Tim and goalkeeper Thornton. The article notes the challenge of publishing a score due to missing figures while praising local champions and hinting at a rematch in the future.
The Board of Trade meets Monday to discuss fire protection and an updated water works system for Abbotsford. A delegation may be sent to Victoria to push provincial aid for small towns seeking incorporation and self-government, with potential legislation to assist fire protection and town machinery.
Fragmented report shows Mr Scotswold en route to California with tickets for February return. Market section describes post-Christmas lull with steady potato prices and varied poultry and vegetable prices, including live weight turkeys and geese and wholesale cabbage at low rates.
The piece discusses potential outcomes of a close election with predictions of strong showing by a former officeholder and a rival, noted as likely to be lively. It mentions councillor bids, a protest against council extravagance, and May 14 as a filing reference for Pottinger. It also covers fruit shipment rate issues, a rail commission inquiry, a post office expansion, and a new Welsh Presbyterian church in Vancouver with about 200 members.
Reverend J L Campbell’s church in Abbotsford lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and public worship at 11 a.m. Teacher training at 3 p.m. Public worship at 7:30 p.m. Choir practice Friday evening. Bible study and prayer meeting Wednesday at 4 p.m. Huntingdon Sunday school at 2:15 p.m. Public worship at 3:30 p.m.
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