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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
1
A Tuesday night Presbyterian church gathering hosted by the W C T U featured Chair Mr Hill Tout and speaker Mrs Mackin of Vancouver. The meeting received a strong address from the chair and brethewey and raised funds to support YMCA relief work for soldiers in the trenches.
Abbotsford based trading company applies to regulate water levels in parts of sections 16 and 21 in township 16 east of the Coast Meridian. Dam at lake outlet to control logs. Notice posted January 1. Objections due within thirty days to Water Recorder Vancouver or Comptroller of Water Rights Victoria. Applicant: Abbotsford Pra d anil and Trading Company, Limited. Signed J. F Boyd, Superintendent.
The shingle mill reports a gain as crews undertake extensive repairs at the industry site. Meanwhile the Bastord Pimverans Trading Company wills are being serviced with major restoration work. M. Qieke and Guuily have been moved to Victoria for transfer or care.
Obscure OCR fragment mentions names or places but provides no clear action, date, or outcome. The readable bits suggest a brief public or journal item with limited context and entities, requiring careful reconstruction from surrounding pages.
The vestry of Ma Wpisco pal church met in the evening January 10 with good attendance despite poor weather. Rev Mr ve roctor at Sardis and St Mat Aiv Rowe spoke. financial report showed healthy church affairs. officers were elected: warden Perc Wemen, People’s warden W. J. Wal 2 Alanson, N. Hill, Win, Da velport, J. Milstead, J. Heath, Secretary-Treasurer J. W. Boyd, Clerk Percy R. Kcele.
On Shrove Tuesday a pain supper and entertainment will be held at the home of Mr Boydeep this date in sul. More particulars to follow.
A garbled note describes a Red meeting in the afternoon at a harness shop and calls for assistance during a time of need. It mentions Abbotsford and a lake, with unclear references to prior conditions and suitability. The fragment hints at a local gathering or service but lacks concrete actions or outcomes.
A fragmented report lists the school board activities around month end and staff changes. It mentions Mr W TL Biat at a Canadian Bank and a few named officials being moved east this week, with Mrs W L Abbott coming from the west on Tuesday.
Incomplete OCR text from a government or agency notice mentions offices, assessments, and places like New West ridge and River Ll. The readable parts reference a Habitats, Aires, and Assesse Office activities with boiler terms and a sher ihandloitt.
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