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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
4
The letter questions whether government exists for the people or for office-holders, criticizing professional politicians and the spoils system. It references Samuel Adams Thomas Jefferson and notes local observations on business and figures like Legace and Gurney, with remarks on mood and growth in town.
The Abbotstord Post reports on road work by V. WV. & El contractors unloading supplies as right of way meetings with farmers near the new route. Real estate activity rises as talks of deals spread, while townsfolk await wage talks and townsite plans. Ailingi and wife returned from Alberta after attending a funeral for Mrs. Allwin's father.
The government drags its feet on spending the large road and infrastructure funds from last session. Citizens press for quicker work to keep pace with ongoing developments.
The new school grounds near completion promise Fraser valley quality improvements. Mr Carlson plans to open a new restaurant in days to serve many patrons. Sanderson and Everett end their partnership. Mr Tretheway lays a foundation for a West End residence. Mrs Gampbell notes Abbotsford prosperity despite lower growth than Vancouver. Community reports include rising creaml receipts aiding local ranches. A humorous street encounter ends with a coin offer for a bed. Watch Abbotsford grow.
Local notices report Mrs W Baker visiting Sedog-Woolny Washington for a few days. Visitors include Uillard Boyd from Vancouver and Miss Blair from New Westminster. Automobiles figure in recent moves and travel with local residents attending Sally visits to Vancouver, Victoria, and Cloverdale. A solar eclipse on Sunday May 5 is noted as invisible in Abbotsford.
Rev C Wel lesley conducts the ceremony at Aldergrove last Tuesday evening. A large audience attends as leading officers Allison, Carmichael, Pitaynivlelk, Rey, and Carmichael preside. Candidates receive the subordinate degree under the new lodge’s auspices.
It is reported as we go to press that King Edward VII is dead. The breaking notice notes the monarch's passing and signals a major royal succession event for the era.
A Vancouver paper notes a new feature for the Horse Show with open back boxes allowing close public viewing. The letter asks about hats for horses, fastest footwear, and blanket length affecting the instep shape. It comments on breeding, mentions other local openings and a future drug store ad in the Post.
Publisher apologizes for not providing two Abbotsford illustrations on the frame page and notes the images remain with the designers. Officials express hope to include the pictures in the next issue as accidents occur.
Fragmentary text discusses station placement and civic planning with references to a G P and Whitsite. Mentions a skyscraper, new fence, and local citizen appeal but details are vague.
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