27 Jun 1913
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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 27, 1913
Page
1
An historic notice details a gasoling fueled weed killer device named Ajax used to destroy dandelions. It describes weight capacity 800 pounds and a hand pole for mobility, plus a pressure gauge quick valve nozzle and seven ply hose. It notes caution about acid and fire department safety with sealed bottles and a soda water solution.
A verdict of accidental death was returned after John Stern known as Dads hat went missing near Sumas Washington and was run over by a Pacific Northwest train on the Mission Sumas line near Abbotsford. Stern, a well known local figure, had been working on the road when the accident occurred on a Tuesday afternoon.
The Abbessford Gun Club hosts Wednesday school shoots drawing members and spectators. DuPoint spoon contest winners include A J Henderson with 4 handicap percent and G Clark securing a spigot on the Friday ale. Scores show Clark 18-22, Copeland 15, Henderson 9-7, Muery 17-19, De Suit 8 in Twenty Five Birds.
During Brown's absence an official in New Westmingler attends the assizes as provicus votive force. Property owners report nuisance from sidewall weeds and burrs. Some urge scythes or similar tools to remove the nuisance and restore town prestige.
Stoltz faced the police court on a charge of exceeding the speed limit after a runaway incident on Washington Street near Grand Avenue. Witnesses described a three‑person motorcycle moving wildly fast, with a near collision involving a horse and a dash across rail lines.
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