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Newspaper

Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1918

Page

1

Ridgedale Considers Unitarian Sunday School Plan

A Ridgedale public meeting proposes forming a Sunday School in Ridgedale Hall using the International Course of Lessons. Sessions planned for 10 30 a m. with officers including Superintendent John Overstall and Assistant W Page. Donations and subscriptions welcomed to cover initial expenses as the community backs a new non denominational program for local children.

Ridgedale Hall Ridgedale John Overstall W. Page Soc.Treas Frank Farley Frank Parley Wm. Gurney John Tiald Migs C. Page L. Beharrel Farley B. Farr Mias Sidney Overstall Parley Reid J. Overtall Porenta Child Ren Minsur

Reception at the manse on March 6

An afternoon reception at the manse on Wednesday March 6 hosted by Rev. and Mrs. Robertson and daughter Mrs. Mrazer. Mrs. Isannah Praser assisted. Mrs. McMenemy poured tea. Mrs. Bedlow and Miss McMister served refreshments to numerous guests.

Gossip Trays A Soft Answer In A Crowded Scene

A calm response defuses growing chatter as a crowd gathers. Officials urge restraint and urge careful communication to prevent escalation. No injuries reported. the atmosphere remains tense but orderly as authorities monitor the situation.

Personal notices from Vancouver visits and local changes

Mr Dan Smith spent last week in Vancouver Inspector Martin visited the public school here last week Mr Angus Campbell from Vancouver has accepted 4 position via the C P Depot here in Mr Sansom's place Mr Sansom has resigned his position with the CoP R and is going as purser on a boat to White Horse Miss Florence McPhee went to New Westminster and entered Columbia Hospital to train for a nurse Friends wish her success Chas Bell visits Vancouver and Victoria this week Jack McLean has gone north for his health Irvine King is ill George Martin confined to the house Pte Walker Wallace sprained ankle Pte PF McCallum expects ten days leave hopes to sail to Glasgow Mya Trethewey and Mrs Parton visited Vancouver Wednesday Mrs Tuller visited Vancouver Wednesday Ladies Aid meet at Mrs Tretheweys Wednesday 3 p m March Lab BORN Mr and Mrs McGowan on March 1st daughter The bank inspector pronounced Miss Parton capable of going into the cage Miss Florenca Parton attends business college in Vancouver and accepts a bank position here vacated by her sister McMenemy asked if head would swell his reply is if I do I can pay per in my hat and the paper will patch the ear N P train traveled over this portion of G N Thursday Mrs A Chiedore visited Bellingham that week Pte Dave Campbell visiting Mr Dan Smith's this week

Dan Smith Vancouver Martin Angus Campbell C. P. Re Sansom Place Cop. R Florence McPhee New Westminster Columbia Hospital Chas. Bell Victoria Jack McLean Irvine King George Martin Bron Walker Wallace PF. McCallum Glasgow Walker Mya Trethewey Parton McGowan Iere Miss Parton Florenca Parton Business College Mr. McMenemy N. P G.N A. Chiedore Bellingham Dave Campbell

Social event boosts W T U efforts at Trethewey home

A lively W C T U social at Mr. and Mrs. Trethewey’s last Friday March 1 featured contests won by Mrs. Art Taylor and Mr. George Kerr, with varied musical numbers by the McCallum workshop group and soloists. Rev. Robertson presided as chairman, collections totaled about 15 dollars for the cause.

McCallum Alex Hutchison Mafinis Mr. Langley Misa Jessie Coogar Thelma Taylor Evelyn McMenemy Margaret Hutchison Violet Maguire Bedlow Hamilton Robertson

Premier Oliver Chosen Leader in Liberal Caucus in B C

On Tuesday evening Hon. John Oliver was selected as Premier of British Columbia by the Liberal caucus after a three hour voting session. Five candidates started Oliver Farris King Sloan and McLean. The cabinet likely remains but Barrow of Chilliwack may join as Agriculture minister later. Oliver born 1856 in England arrived Canada 1870, homesteaded in Surrey, and now owns a Delta farm with eight children.

John Oliver British Columbia Oliver Farris King Sloan McLean Barrow of Chilliwack Victoria Brewster John Ulver Permier Oliver Hartingdon Derbyshire England Canada Ontario Surrey Delta

Terrible railroad wreck near Abbotsford injures and kills

A severe accident occurred on the G N track near Abbotsford when the N P passenger train from Vancouver to Seattle derailed after a slow order. Engineer and several crew were injured, with Floriman J A Bumpries dying at 5:65 PM. Passengers include Mrs. Marry Fraeman of New Westminster.

G. N Abbotsford N. P Vancouver Seattle U.S. Railway Mall P. 0 Geo. Valey Huntingdon

Train Crew From Seattle Relieve Regular Fireman on Trip

A Seattle based train crew worked a trip where the fireman temporarily relieved the regular fireman, according to a report describing a serious disturbance during the journey.

Seattle Sumas

Mat Squi School Board names medical inspector

Matsqui School Board appoints Richard H. Port M D as medical inspector at $180 yearly. They postpone teachers' salary decision to next meeting. Secretary to contact Abbotsford and Sumas boards about pupil transport and related accounts. Mrs James Gibson discusses care of a horse and transport for Gibson children to Mt Lehman school. Several children previously attended Jubilee school, farther from Mt Lehman.

Richard H. Port Matsqui Abbotsford Sumas Huntingdon James Gibson

From the Front Fraser Valley Record Item

Report from Fraser Valley Record noting Pte J. Taylor suffers sun shock and Abbotsford’s IL 8 Crockett presumed dead after new front line incident.

Fraser Valley Record Mr. Topper Pte Taylor Fle IL 8 Crockett Abbotsford

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Red Cross Central Department W. Cc. P. U. Soctal Matsqui School Board
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