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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
1
J K McMenemy plans a new shop in the next two months with a modern appearance. If arrangements succeed he intends to move in by September. The building will be a credit to the town and house his painting and carriage work on the ground floor with a top story used by all. Estimated cost about $2,000.
The article notes arrival of material for the new custom house east of the station. Local contractor Mr Hwerste is overseeing. Building to be 56 feet long and several offices planned. Construction to begin next week with space for freight and a large general office.
Miss Helen Taylor Robertson of Sterling wed Mr. George Reith of Oyne Aberdeenshire on Saturday June 8. Reith arrived with his sisters to live at his ranch south of the village. Mr. W P Knox and Miss M Caswell married Monday June 10 at the bride’s sister Mrs J A McGowan’s home. Knox, a civil engineer with Canadian Northern, and Miss Caswell, who has lived in Abbotsford, left by CPR for Vancouver Seattle and Rockdale. A rain-soaked departure at the depot drew warm wishes from friends.
British Columbia will host the 1914 convention of the Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen. The organization includes leading nurserymen from California Oregon Washington Idaho Colorado Montana Utah and British Columbia. R Lauritz vice president announced the decision after returning from Salt Lake City. Vancouver or Victoria to be selected later by the provincial body.
The Abbotsport Gun Club met in Clark's store last Tuesday. Dr Swits was elected President H A Howe Vice-President J E Clark Secretary Treasurer. Members voted to donate a gold medal for the best average in 300 rounds and Dominion Cartridge Co may gift a cup later. The club has 22 members and aims to reach 122. Last Wednesday's shoot in fair weather showed improved scores.
Report by Right Worshipful Mistress Rhoda J Pelkey notes another year added to the order in British Columbia's beauty spot for review and future planning. She calls for unity on Home Rule Ireland Marriage Decree and Separate School system, upholds one flag one language one school and equal rights with no special privileges. Emphasizes religious tolerance Christian charity and loyalty.
The Jun Club reports a Gun Club shoot on Wadnesday with scores per shooter led by Swift and Hutton. Multiple entries show varied hits and misses with totals ranging into double digits for several members including Longfellow and Archibald.
The council met following the court of en vision on Saturday June 8. Various motions were read and discussed including purchasing Owens gravel pit for 200 to be charged to Ward and 2. Lehman. Notice to A Nicholson to move in relation to a fence line with McLean. Debates on road works, subdivision plans, and underhead crossings. Payments and accounts were approved. Continued on last page.
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