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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1922
Page
1
A fragmented notice announces a millinery stock discount from Mrs Phillips. The readable text hints at a bargain sale and directs readers to watch the Millinery Department for further details.
Abbotsford Fair set for September 21 and 22 led by President Harrop. Last year showcased ranch produce including cured meats and dairy with growing exhibitor interest. The event aims to feature broader attractions, improve prize money, and emphasize education, recreation, and civic virtue alongside displays of raw and manufactured products.
At the regular meeting of Coquitlam Municipal Council a communication from Port Moody Council stated they do not see a path to divert the Old Port Moody road this year. The council moved to confirm the agreement with the Provincial Government to designate the road as a secondary highway. The local police court reported forfeitures around $1,000 last year and about $1,200 since January this year.
Federal ministers toured the Peace Portal area at the international boundary on Saturday morning. The visit, arranged by Captain Jas McLennan and the Memorial Association executive, featured comments by Hon. Charles Stewart and other officials. The party saw the Peace Arch and discussed improving surrounding grounds and the Indian reserve parking for anniversary celebrations. The delegation then moved to Crescents, lunch hosted by R H Gale, and toured the Sumas Reclamation works. Pater Vergin of Brilliant visited Abbotsford, touring timber facilities before heading to Mission and Hatali.
Dr Barrett to be associated with hospital as per a letter to residents interested in the enterprise. Mentions arrival soon and an office, with plans for hospital facilities and administration.
The Abbotsford column lists numerous individuals tied to LSTAss and NGs examinations, promotion notices, and residents. It notes a Chilliwack Liberal picnic at Cultus Lake on August 2, mentions Hartness family visiting White Rock, and cites Abbotsford tax revenue around 9000 dollars.
A cluster of local personal items notes Janet Stinson’s wedding to Clarence Longfellow Miller with witnesses H A Brown and others. Nearby entries report Delah injured by falling limb at a logging camp, Arthur by of Victoria visiting relatives, camping at Cultus Lake, and several travels and visits among locals, including trips to Vancouver, White Rock, Spences Bridge, and Cariboo country, with church and lodge activities mentioned.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Archie wife of Baniel Archie of Princes Rupert who died Monday evening after a short illness. She was 46 and survived by her husband two daughters three and a half year old, her sister Mise Herd of Abbotsford and Mrs Rowles of Seattle. Services will be at St Matthew's Anglican Church Abbotsford at 7 30 Sunday night with Rev A Harding officiating.
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