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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 28, 1919

Page

4

Obituary of Cephas Hector Abbott in Mission City

Cephas Hector Abbott, 38, native of Pevusbury Ort, died in Buylanitof preimonia. He came to British Calumbat as a child, became a respected organist at the Methodist church, and later co ran Abbott & Abbott plumbing and smithing. He served with the Canadian Engineers from 1918, played in the C H Band in England, and married Ellen Mary Squires on New Year Day. Survived by his wife and his parents, siblings, and friends express deep sympathy.

Cephas Hector Abbott Buylanitof Pevusbury Ort British Calumbat England Methodist Church Cedar Valley A. G. Griffin Ha_gineers Seaford C. BH London Sam Steel Grafton Galleries Scotland Ellen Mary Squires Mission City Abbott Miss Wild

Honor Roll Unveiled at Methodist Church by Mission City Boys

A new honor roll was unveiled at the Methodist church on Sunday with sermons by Rev. Dr. Sanford of Columbus College. Manual training students at Mission City crafted the roll and its felting and artistic work were done by Mr. F Blott. The list includes many names with some entries marked as paid. A printing machinery firm sent a note praising local publishers for fostering city progress.

Dr. Sanford Columbus College Methodist Church Mission City F. Blott

Fraser Valley Farmers Discuss Land for Soldiers Gift Plan

Speaking at a Fraser Valley meeting, Neeve McClullum clarified rumors that farmers in Matsqui would freely give land to soldiers. He explained many holdings are partly cleared or in bush, with 160 acres owned but only part cultivated, and that a clearing scheme is needed to make such gifts usable for soldiers.

Reaves Fraser Valley Neeve McClullum Macsqui Lit Prager Valley

How Chevrolet Is Built

Mr J F Stuart of Stuart Millar describes Chevrolet assembly as precise and clockwork like. Frames move inverted on conveyors, wheels are added, bodies formed, and parts from above secured. Each car passes through multiple expert inspections and rigid tests to ensure standard conformity before leaving for testing.

J. F. Stuart Messrs Stuart & Millar Chevrolet

Fliv Vor Seat Notes Mission City Rumors

In Mission City chatter, sparse updates on roll boxes, a new Jap store planned, and roadwork on Mission streets. Rumors touch on shipyard prep in April, spring drive Chevy rumors, and donations of farm land for returned soldiers.

Coastal Visitors and Local News Save for Hatzic Sports

Haizie Items Mo M Smith visited the coast last week and returned to Houish on Monday. Capl. Basil Catchpole and Desmond Catchpole traveled to Vancouver on Thursday. Mr. Jack Mewen returned to Scott Saak, on Monday after wintering here. Mike Hodgson and Mike Luli also traveled to Vancouver for discharge. others motored to Vancouver. Pte. W. Swan rode coastbound on Wednesday. Miss Creolin resumed duties at the gelpol. A. Khowling of Vancouver arrives in Hatzic to work on his ranch. David Windall left for Youngstown to spend the summer. A Campbell, visiting Vancouver, arrived at Hatzic to stay. Misher’s news from disahirre dant week-ud notes someone in Oatah for a few weeks. M. I. Shook was a coast visitor Wednesday. Pripp of Vancouver spent the week with his family here. Sharp is building a new residence at Durian. Miss K. Mcleod spent a few days at the coast. GH Moody of the Mand M visited Vancouver last week. D McGillivray made a coast trip on Wednesday. The Fruit and Mercantile Exchange received a car of lumber on Monday. The Hatzic girls beat Mission quintette in a friendly at the Imperial. a postgame dance followed. Mission hosts provided lunch for visitors. A mass meeting on pre cooling plant will discuss cold storage plans next week with Senator Paulhatius invited. Growers urged to attend.

Mo M. Smith Houish Basil Catchpole Desmond Catchpole Vancouver Jack Mewen Scott, Saak Mike Hodgson Pha Mike Luli Wert Viconvar Wy HL MeEwen Jf. MeEwen Alice Mewen Pte. W. Swan Mias Creolin Gelpol A. Khowling Hateia David Windall Youngstown A. Campbell Hig Sharp Durian Mies K. Mcleod GH. Moody Mand M D. McGillivray Fruit and Mercantile Exchange Hatzic Hatzie Mission Paulhatius Puyallup

TILD KING-BRACH MFG CO announces busy fruit contracts

The company reports season contracts for all Strawberries they can handle and about sixty percent of Raspberry and other small fruit needs. No raspberries price yet, but growers are promised fair payment matching Vancouver jam firms. Early calls to The g-Beach Co. advised as demand for jam fruit will be light due to heavy stocks and reduced military orders.

Tild King-Brach Manufacturing Company Ltd Bog Vancouver g-Beach Co

Opio... Oper... Gallstones and Health Note From Ni

Fragment shows medical tips and a buyer notice. Mentions Mrs Geo Almas at 624 Mourth Ave Ni and a sale of a drug by druggists. poco legible OCR with several garbled terms.

Geo Almas Oon Sasit

Notice in the Estate of John McKwen Decedent

Notice is given to all creditors of John McKwen of Abbotsford British Columbia who died on November 7 1918 to file verified claims with executors James Adam McGowan and Juni Franklin Boyd at Abbotsford BC by March 20 1919. After that date the executors will distribute the estate to those who have proved their claims. Dated January 30 1919. Harris Bull Mason solicitors for the executors.

John Mckwen Abbotsford British Columbia James Adam McGowan Juni Franklin Boyd Jaimea Adam McGowan B. C Ald Wig

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