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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
Jaaur Valley Board of Trade discussed correspondence with M P F B Stacey of Chilliwack regarding Dominion government funding for a Mission Fraser River bridge. Stacey warned the scheme impractical and provincial jurisdiction, noting precedent only with Capilano bridge. Provincial reply cited ferry expansion. Dominion unlikely to fund two thirds or toll this project.
The Fruit and Mercantile company met at Hatzic on Wednesday afternoon with about seventy present including fifteen Japanese. Nine month results show gross profit of $11 000 and net profit of $7 500. directors and officers were named for 1920 and an advisory board was proposed. About 1500 in new subscriptions secured. further appeals planned. Local agent W J Manson appointed for Wa C Curtis and Sons. J A Hargitt returns from California, looking ten years younger.
Local voters in Sumas face a tight contest for reeve this Saturday with incumbent Steve McCallus favored but multiple opponents promising stronger canvassing. The Poste predicts the outcome hinges on experience versus fresh pledges as residents weigh long service against potential change.
Correspondence discusses a letter about egg prices and the poultry trade. It cites B Golia's production, feed costs, and a cooperative union in British Columbia, noting wholesalers seek profits while a new Poultry Union works for fair prices and stable markets.
The W. I. of Mission City held their annual meeting on Tuesday afternoon January 13 in the library. Officers volunteered for the coming year include President Mrs Wu J Solloway Vice President Mrs McIntosh Directors Mrs Welss and Mrs McLeod. An old car was offered at the refreshments event.
Mins J Alanesu visited her thena ries Given Swintoy on Thursday at Me T Griffin took Mr Long fellows place as agent at the G N depot. The bridge work on the Great Northern between Abbotsford and Kilgard restarts. project expected all summer. Bradner Abbotsford game ended 1 0 with Abbotsford winning league cup. League includes Chilliwack Sardis Bradner Mission City Abbotsford. Editor correction note about Fra ser couple in Vancouver. Miss Parton improving returns to Bank staff. Raffle at mill for twelve White Rock hens and three roosters won by Willie Hutchingon for $1. Christmas tree at English church Sunday school sold at Mrs Salt home. Eng lish church children and parents attended with refreshments and gifts. Music pupils Steade with teachers performed in Rose theater aiding Sumas library fund. Eastern Star Lodge elected officers. Mrs by installed as she moves to White Rock. Miss Edna McMaster to Hamilton Vancouver area. Miss McCrimmon and Miss Baxter manage telephone office. Mrs Coogan visiting Vancouver. Burns social at Mrs Fraser’s Jan 26 with Burns theme and six-piece Blaine orchestra. J A McGowan chairs Forward Movement finance drive. committee forming. Ilsg church meeting held with good attendance. reports favorable. Ladies’ Aid over $100 in treasury start. over $500 raised. minister’s salary supported. Church treasurer notes funds after assembly.
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