Abbotsford News Briefs Indicate Civic Happenings
A mix of local items on jurors fees and travel expenses at the New Westminster assizes. Notes cover Abbotsford social visits, a Maple Leaf farm luncheon, and a church social in Matsqui. Also upcoming annual school meeting on July 12 with trustees and auditors to be elected. References True Blues orphanage fundraiser and local rental ad for Abbotsford Pioneer Bakery.
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New Westminster
Mrs. Hutton
Maple Leaf Farm
Spencer
Intends
Prairies
Abbotsford
Presbyterian Church
Curry
Matsqui
Vancouver
Tretheway
Geo. H. Kerr
True Blues
Westminster
Motor Cyclist Fined Fifty Dollars for Rampage on Grand Avenue
A motor cyclist was fined $50 after a collision scare on Grand Avenue near Abbott's store. Witnesses described the rider pushing the machine uphill then speeding downhill, with one bystander noting a clutch failure and a streak of dust as the bike sped past Calgary Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Mercier
Matsqui
Grand Venue
George Abbott
Grand Avenue
Hoth
Stuert
Gebling
Calgary
Stoltz
Reckless Driving Case On Washington Street Fined
A driver charged with recklessness on a dangerous curve near Washington Street faced a judge who noted years of clean record. The court assessed a fine of 35 dollars for the misdemeanor as the defendant admitted turning the corner too sharply.
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Aygisbrate Verchere
Notice to Contractors Ridgedale School Extension Tender
Sealed tenders for the Ridgedale School Extension will be received by the Minister of Public Works until noon June 30 1913 for the addition of one room at Ridgedale School in the Chilliwack Electoral District Plains Plans and forms available June 9 1913 at the Government Agent New Westminster and at Mount Lehman B C Tender forms require a 10 percent bid bond with acceptable bank instrument and must be signed and submitted in sealed envelopes Tendering details provided by Public Works Engineer Griffith Victoria June 10 1913
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Ridgedale
Minister of Public Works
Chilliwack
Canada
Acceytec
Grifeith
Publi
Department of Public Works
Victoria
Women’s Auxiliary Hosts Weekly Teas at Local Home
The Women’s Auxiliary of St Mate Church will host a public tea every Thursday from five pm to serve afternoon tea on the lawn at Mrs I Kozh’s home. In case of rain the event moves indoors. Proceeds benefit a fund supporting pipes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matehews-Chireh
Yemen
Koych
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Sumas
Himib
Simas
North Bend
Maine
W.C.T.U
Abbotsford Pioneer Bakery
H. Fraser
Washington Street
Howe
Grand Avene
Hal
Niles Wu Howe
Lie Ferry
Rivadale
Henderson & Taylor
Civil Engineers
R. A. Henderson
B. C. Land Surveyor Office
P. O. P. O.box
Jas. Hutchison
Postonice
Matsqui Hotel Mission
City
B.c
M. MacDonald
Watson
Mgr
Fraser Valley
Porter
Ail
Albert Lee
Abbotsford Decorating Co
W. Davey
S. Kraveaki
Neg
By Eb Veale
Dyere
Olore
alineon-Michardson Gap, Limited
Montreal
Cooper Seldon Co
Clayburn
E. O. Brundage
Gladys Ave
Everett’s Orchestra
A. Everett
J. L. Campbell
Claus
Huntingdon
Mr. Penzer
Brentwood Sturion
Ce.r
J. H. Jones
Mission City
City Blacksmith Shop
S. Kravoski Proprietor
S. Kravoski
Vancouver B
The
Light and Power Dept
B. C. Electric Blk
British Columbia Electric Railway Ltd
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