Sumas Council approves 1918 assessment and seeks loan
The Sumas Municipal Council accepted the 1918 assessment roll prepared by municipal clerk C. St. G. Yarwood. A loan bylaw to borrow 5000 against this year’s tax account passed. The council also endorsed a 50 donation to the YMCA Red Triangle Fund and approved road repairs and dykes expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumas
Whatcom Road
C. St. G. Yarwood
Toto
Blantingdon
Huntingdon
Y.M.C.A. Red Triangle Fund
Utecou
Gravel the Hodoo of the road near Gifford draws attention
A rustic road near Gifford has been leveled with coarse gravel to smooth uneven spots. Residents hope for long term improvement, though current effects include loud complaints from nearby settlers and displeased observers.
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Gifford
Sust
Columbian
Mike Crit
True Blue Orphanage Board Meets in Abbotsford
On Monday evening May Gih the Board of the True Blue Orphanage met in the Orange Mall in Abbots ford. After the general business a supper was served. A regular monthly meeting of the local L YT B was held with several addresses by visitors from out of town. Speakers included Mr and Mrs Bristow Mrs Hardy Mrs Black taint Mrs Marshall and Mr Has lan. The addresses were interesting and on topics of interest to all. Boys swam Wednesday evening for the first time this season.
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True Blue Orphanage
Orange Mall
Abbotsford
L. YT
Bristow
Hardy
Blacktaint
Marshall
Has+ lan
Personal notices from Abbotsford and Vancouver region
Portand visitants and local residents travel between Abbotsford Vancouver and Victoria for family church and missionary events. Attendees include Mrs Coogan Mrs Grooks Miss Young Mrs BedioWlax Yean Mrs Hanna Fraser Mr Slaw Mr Trethewey and others with social gatherings at Tretheweys and Y.M. C.A. meetings. A May eld basket social raised funds and a Liberal meeting took place at Gagey hall with Lt Col de Tisha speaking.
Barrow Wins Chilliwack Riding Election Victory
Election day in the Chilliwack riding confirms J. D. Barrow as Minister of Agriculture in the Oliver cabinet. H. J. Barber of Chilliwack opposed him on Unionist lines and the contest drew large crowds as campaigning ministers held multiple meetings daily. Early results show Barrow leading with votes across Abbotsford, Upper Sumas, Huntingdon, and other towns.
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Chilliwack
J. D. Barrow
Oliver
H. J. Barber
Victoria
Garber
B. C
Barrow
Barber ’S
Abbotsford Barrow
Barber
Upper
Su Barrow
Huntingdon
Hastow Gee Pe
Barker
Ovily
Barry Ts
Council grants $200 to Y M C A overseas fund
The Matsqui council unanimously approves a $200 donation to the Y M C A overseas fund. Reeve McCallum and Councillor McLean back the drive saying the Y in the big campaign supports work at the front. Some members ask if funds aid the home Y M C A, but officials confirm the gift is for overseas use.
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Matsqui
Reeve McCallum
Coun
McLean
Comnell
Aish
Local Notes From Town Meeting And School Injuries
Mr Malcolm McGillivray attended the Tre Five Lodge on Monday evening and has stayed at Mr Id Dales all week. On Thursday at school Clark Tretheway dislocated his shoulder and fractured a bone in his arm. Mr and Mrs Firlotte are moving into the house they formerly occupied which is a restaurant.
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Malcolm McGillivray
Tre Five
Id. Dales
Thursay
Matsqui Council Tackles Lumber Track and Road Repairs
The Matsqui council discusses Shearwater Lumber Company logging from Claynrn to Welsall without Connell permission and orders a 14 deposit under municipal rules. N W Gledhill seeks action on flats along Gledhill Aberdeen road as it remains neglected and unsafe. Straiton road repair bids are set with payments from Clayburn and Coshus road centre. contracts awarded to R Govant, Nels Olund, Andrew Caller, and J Litzentrelyeer with listed amounts.
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Shearwater Lumber Company
Claynrn
Welsall
Connell
N. W. Gledhill
Gledhill-Aberdeen
Gledhill
Conn
Melander
Rotthus Road
Tho Department of Agriculture
la Lengily
Clayburn Company
Straiton Road
R. Govant
Coshlus Road
D' Nels Olund
Dies in California after long illness
An obituary notes Howin died in Los Angeles on a Saturday from tuberculosis of the lungs after a prolonged illness. He was with his wife and brother at his bedside in his final moments.
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Howin
Los Angeles
Ducemed
Reposed Appeal of Whr Dmemieis Timber Lands
The Coquitlan court of revision refused several lower assessment claims at their sitting. Premier Oliver’s appeal on Blue Mountain road acreage was denied. A teller noted lands were over valued and the council could not uphold such arbitrary values if challenged in court.
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Court of Revision
Coquitlan
Oliver
Blue Mountain Road
Premies Elim
Jthe
Dressmaking and Sewing Services Advertised in Mission City
Mrs. Stewart at Weathertieul Cottage near Washington and Stave Lake Road offers dressmaking and sewing of all kinds. Contact for custom garments and alterations in Mission City, British Columbia.
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Stewart
Weathertieul
Washington and
Stave Lake Road
Mission City
B. C
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J. A. Bates
Dykins
Coogan Tefl
Portland
Grooks
Clarlys HillePont
Vitoria
Carter
Vanconvoy
Arthur Taytor
Taylor
Too Trebhoyay
Mra
McNeil
Prairie
British Columbia
Misa Young
Vancouver
Swift
BedioWlax Yean
Misa Catherwood
Aleston
Fity Wash
Abboteford
Lievt-tol
de Pender
Joey
Robartson
Mra. McMenemy
St. John's Presbytterian
Hanna Fraser
Mrnday
Aid
Martin Om
Slaw
Keller
AT & T. Co
Geo. Zeigter
Trethewey
Miss Urquhart
Dr. Swift
Mr. Calkins
Gagiey Hall
Levy
South Vancauver
Shanahan
Haltell
de Tisha
New
Viet Annan Kwyes
Zleohenge
Ostend
Matsqui Council
California
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