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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Jul 19, 1912

Page

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Farewell party with song dress parade at the Vicarage

Mr Ay Boyd departs for Nedosi as 25 guests join the American vicarage gala. Attendees wore distinctive costumes representing songs with prizes for best guesses. Notables included Mr J Heath and Miss Boyd winning the male and female categories respectively. J McMurphy returns from the East to the Fraser Valley amid Canadian immigration tales. Regina storm damages churches but spares hotels. Lovely hay weather prevails.

Ay Boyd Nedosi Yaces Mr. Yattes Alabama Coon Yates Clover Bossoms Parton Chanticleer Mias Hoyd J. McMurphy Far East Coase Canadian Rockies Vancouver Cape Horn Fraser Valley McMarghy Regina Star

Local Industries Highlight Abbotsford Timber Trade Growth

The Abbotsford Lumber and Trading Co ships the first carload of timber on Canadian Northern tracks to Hope for a major trestle bridge project. The firm operates a new feed planer, a steam drag saw, and expanding tracks three miles north west of the mills, with 150 employees and a payroll boosting Abbotsford’s economy.

Canadian Northern Hope Abbotsford Lumber & Trading Co B.C. Byr P.ch Abbotsford

Tre Gun Club Heads to Bellingham for Big Shoot

The Abbotsford Gun Club sends a five member team to Bellingham for a major match at Squalicum Creek range. The event begins 9.30 a.m. Sunday and continues to Monday afternoon with prizes totaling $200. Our team hopes for a strong return and asks for good luck.

Bellingham Abbotsford Squalicum Creek

Canadian Thistles Threaten Farms Prompt Community Action

The article urges residents to destroy flowering Canadian thistles to prevent seed spread and protect ranches, framing it as a community duty rather than a legal obligation. Merritt storekeepers have adopted a half holiday on Wednesdays to support the effort.

Merritt

Northern Ontario Remains Mecca for the Game Bunter

The Toronto Saturday Night asserts Northern Ontario is the last bastion for the game bunter but claims an English editor is needed. It says Northern Ontario cannot compare with the region north of us.

Toronto Northern Ontario

School Trustees Meeting at Abbotsford Reelects Clark

A Saturday meeting of Abbotsford school trustees on July 13 elected Mr George Clark as school trustee by acclimation and appointed AL George Kerr as auditor. Clark chaired the session with Alanson as secretary. Edith Catherwood was reappointed regarding teaching staff.

Abbotsford George Clark AL George Kerr Clark Alanson Edith Catherwood

Junior Football Club Honors Mr Boyd at Ravenhurst Event

Members of the Junior Football Club enjoyed a Friday evening at Ravenhurst hosted by Mr and Mrs Boyd with Miss Boyd and Miss Gilbert assisting. The club president presented Mr Boyd a gold chain and watch guard for his two seasons of service, with Mr Boyd replying before the evening continued in enjoyment.

Ravenhurst Boyd Gilbert

Sumas Meeting Draws Fraser Valley Horses For New Track

The recent Sumas race meeting drew nearly all horses from the Fraser Valley with two Nooksack Valley owners as exceptions. The new track was in excellent shape and the meeting a decided success. Talk of a fall race meeting grows and Huntingdon may build a local track to train stock.

Sumas Fraser Valley Nooksack Valley Chilliwack Huntingdon

Brandrith Completes British Columbia Timber Exhibit Collection

W J Brandrith has completed the timber products collection to be shown at fall fairs, praised as the finest ever gathered. The Brittary feolampia exhibit for the east will outshine provincial rivals, with material from top sections. Brandrith will accompany the exhibit as a walking delegate for Fraser Valley municipalities, promoting local products.

W. J. Brandrith British Columbia Brandrith Fraser Valley

St Ann's Church to Hold Monthly First Sunday Services

In the new Roman Catholic Church for St. Ann's, Father Jan of Il marys Mission will conduct services on the first Sunday in each limecth.

St. Ann’s Jan Ilmarys Mission

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Sunbeam Tea S. Brooke Abbotsford and B.C Messrs. Smith Abbott Pioneer Woder M. L. McPhee The Pioneer Store H) Boyd TRE Gun Club Thistles
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