Committee Instructed to Purchase Agricultural Grounds
A large Map le Leaf Hall meeting of the Agricultural Society debated buying land fifteen acres north-east of town after a prior committee paid 2500 for options. Despite concerns, a vote favored purchasing Nelson property at 200 per acre with 500 down, stock credits, and terms by the Association. A Victoria charter delegate was chosen. report due after Saturday’s meeting.
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Nelson
Ben Nelsom
Nelsong
Victoria
J. KK. Peckham
Peckham
Railway Commissioner's visit to Abbotaford explored works
Mr Kerr of the Railway Commission visited Abbotaford this week. He was guided by Secretary of the Board of Trade Mr Morley and Mr Anson. He viewed tunneling under the Great Northern on Montrose Avenue and commented on its unfinished state. Hazel Street was also shown to him and he urged opening it in the best interests of the town. The Board will take up both matters vigorously at an early date.
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Kerr
Railway Commission
Abbotaford
Board of Trade
Morley
A’anson
Great Northern
Montrose Avenue
Hazel Street
Yan
Died of injuries from sawmill accident at Mt Lehman
William Cook a 63 year old widow died last evening from injuries sustained while hauling logs at Mt Lehman where he owned a sawmill. A hook struck him fatally injuring his leg and causing internal damage after he was brought to the city for medical care. Funeral services will be held at Murchie undertaking parlors tomorrow at 2 o'clock with Rev C W Brown officiating and interment in Odd Fellows' cemetery.
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William Cook
Mt. Lehman
Chiliwack
Murchie
C. W. Brown
Odd Fellows
Columbian
Peardonville Notes on Roads Schools Dining and Birthdays
Residents in Peardonville report road work from Ping Grove church to Abbotsford and stump blasting to open routes to Clearbrook. A school for Clearbrook children is proposed for about thirty students. A public meeting was held at the Higginson residence on the 31st. Mr and Mrs Roberts plan a week in Vancouver while Mr Thomas Roberts hosts a birthday party with a tuna spread. Ireland-born Higginson arrives to farm beside his brother on Clearbrook road. H Wardell expands a poultry farm with four incubators and a prominent new sign. Fine weather persists amid gardens in Peardonville Gardens as rain is briefly noted and a request made to the Post for 24 hours of gentle rain.
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Thomas Roberts
Robert, Higginson
H. Wardell
Wardell
Peardoinville
Dance on the Mth Cricket Club hosts Maple Leaf Hall dance
The Cricket Club, returning from Mission City, will hold a friendly dance at Maple Leaf Hall. Invitations have been issued for the Beason themed event.
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Mth
the Cricket Club
Mission City
Maple Leaf Hall
The
RSTING FARMERS MILK
Ranchers question why government milk testers only test milk at the coast after shipment. Critics say on-site inspections could educate farmers on handling milk for profit. Since a provincial Bee Inspector visit, beekeepers grow enthusiastic and profitable. one farmer reportedly earned $500 from guidance. Fires rage around Abbotsford as Larry toils.
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Ciiies
Lisa
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S. Brooke
Abbotsford Arid
Huntingdon, B. C
Pioneer Store
the Agricutural Society
A. Archibald
A.morley
Matsqui Council
Yale Road
Ben Nelson
Messrs Hill-Tout
McGowan, Moraly
McKenz
Hutton
Abbotsford
Larry
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