Local notes on weather, visits, and town doings
Locals report a light rain blessing the fount grower and nursery fruit effort. Town visitors include Mr. C. Sumner in New Westminster and Mr. A. A. Cruickshank from ChiLiWack, with Mt. Lehman judging an upcoming exam. Fragments mention lacrosse at Weala stir, boosters in Fraser Valley, and Abbotsford prospects amid sea-claimed blocks and steady mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wealastir
Fraser Valley
A. A. Cruickshank
ChiliWack
Mission District Delights Visitor From Delta
Mr. F. J. McKenzie of Delta spent weekend with Capt. McKenney of the John H. Sprott. He toured Mission Municipality and was surprised by the fruit growing there. He urged coast cities to visit the home of the Big Red Strawberry to see its future possibilities. Mrs McKenzie left with a better opinion and likely to return for another visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. McKenze
Mil.a
Delta
Capt. McKenney
John H. Sprott
Mission Municipality
Ardun
McKenzie
Market Summary of Livestock Prices From Vancouver Market
Fowls were plentiful and cheaper with many secured from Vancouver. Live weight birds sold for 20 to 22 cents per pound, laying hens bring 49 to 15 cents per dozen, ducks at 27 cents per pound, and young pigs sold at 5 cents each.
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Vancouver
Who's Who in Canada profile of Sir Henry Pellatt
A portrait of Sir Henry Pellatt, Toronto industrialist and Imperial loyalist born 1860, detailing his public roles, business leadership, and military service. Highlights include his work with The Crow's Nest Pass Company, Toronto Electric Light, Toronto and Niagara Power, and Cobalt Lake Mining, portraying a man of prudence, influence, and broad public affairs knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Henry
Toronto
Upper Canada College
Pellatt
Times
Iis
Pellatt and Pellatt
Crow’s Nest Pass Company
Toronto Electric Light Company
Toronto and Niagara Powermpany
Cobalt Lake Mining
Manu
Notable Toronto Figure Tied To Rail and Steel Interests
A prominent Toronto figure connected with the Toront Railway and Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Co, Dominion Iron and Steel Co, and British America Assurance Co faces duties related to Grace Hospital and Trinity University trusteeship. In early life he advanced through all commissioned ranks to command and led the Canadian contingent at the Queen's Jubilee in England in 1897. He is a member of clubs including Toronto, National, and Rideau and balances recreation with military duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toront Railway ‘Co
Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Co
Dominion Iron and Steel Co
British America Assurance Co
Grace Hospital
Trinity University
Queen's Own Regiment
Henry
England
Toronto
National
Rideau
Duke of Connaught Praises Canadian Transport Arrangements
Since his arrival the Duke of Connaught has expressed pleasure with every detail of his journey from England to Ottawa aboard the Empress of Ireland and by special train from Quebec to the capital. He commended the CPR officials for foresight and care, noting a special white padded kid edition timetable bearing his coat of arms. The record also mentions biblical corn mills and Moses forbidding taking corn mills in pawn.
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H.R. H
Duke of Connaught
England
Quebec
Ottawa
Royal Party
Abboteford Feed Store Postpones Timothy Clover and Peas
The Abboteford Feed Store lists Timothy Clover and Field Peas as available. Campbell at the Abbotsford Watch-maker Shop in Clark's Gente Furbish ing more offers watch servicing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abboteford
Campbell
Abbotsford
Gente
Neutral rights in wartime and a historical example
The text explains neutral powers must observe strict neutrality during war, limiting port stays and supplies to purses of war. It cites Spain-America 1898 as an example, noting ultimatums, blockade moves, volunteer calls, and Dewey’s Manila actions after entering Hong Kong.
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McKinley
Spain
Cuba
Key West
Congress
United States
Great Britain
Dewey
Hong Kong
Manilla Bay
Formation of a New World on Jupiter Hinted by Astronomers
The article notes Jupiter’s immense size and unusual mobility of a feature spotted by M Giacobini of the Paris Observatory. He suggests a possible new continent forming on the planet, while M Camille Flammarion expresses confident speculation that a new world is being created, with Jupiter as the future world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
M. Giacobini
Paria Observatory
Ted Spot
M. Camille Flammarion
Safety Kicker in Old Time Shotgun Tales
An essayist recalls a boasting gun owner who claims a shotgun’s kickbacks prove its power. The proprietor recounts firing at a charging bear, missing, then being knocked back by recoil long enough to reload, surviving the encounter.
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McKenne
Mr. C. Sumner
New Weathinster
Mackeye
Mrs. Vogel
Masun City
Matsqui
Mt. Lehman
Demenor
Ma Johnsen
Silvertips
Abbo
The
Abbotsford Bakery
Albert Lee
Who's Who IN
Henry M. Pellatt
Queen's Own
Edward
Aldershot
H. M. Pellatty
Queen's Own” Rifles
Moses
H. Alanson
M. McGillivray Huntingdon
B. c
Parmsland
G. Anap
R.A. Cooper
Clayburn
J. Abbotsford
Parton
B.C
Abbotsford Feeds and Grain Store
J. J. Sparrow, Prop
Geo. Zeigler
Abbotsford B.C
Harron Bros
Granville St
Worth Vancouvar
Cam
W. L. Barrett
Old Campbell Place
Clearbrook Road
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