Pioneer Settler of Mission Passes Away Suddenly
From Fraser Valley Record. On Sunday evening Mr. Pay Spencer of Mission died suddenly. Funeral was held Tuesday at Hatzle cemetery. He was about 70, a longtime resident known for firm convictions and kind deeds. Survived by three daughters Mrs Moorshouse Mrs G Little of Mission Mrs John Campbell of Peardonville and two sons Grover and Frank. His wife predeceased him. He has a brother in the Eastern States.
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Fraser Valley
Pay Spencer
Mission
Hatzle
Moorshouse
G. Little
John Campbell
Peardonville
Grover
Frank
Re-Silvering an Old Mirror Cleaning and Coating Process
Describes a 19th century method for restoring a mirror by cleaning the glass, dampening chalk, and applying an amalgam containing lead tin and bismuth. It details preparing a liquid from a porcelain vessel, adding quicksilver, pouring over slabs, and drying, followed by a black ground coat in japan and thinning with turpentine.
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Japan
Grand Works Reports High Dog Tax Receipts So Far
In Grand Works incorporation shows over one hundred dog taxes paid this year. A fishermans train operated by the C P R runs Sundays from Nelson to Castedpar, reflecting regional transport changes.
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Grand Works
Nelson
Castedpar
King Acknowledges Belgian Relief Donations
A Belgian consular letter received via Vancouver from John M. Whitehead thanks Canada for Belgian Relief Fund donations. King expresses heart felt thanks to all who contributed and asks the Secretary to convey sincere regards. Mrs. Irvine is spending a few days in Vancouver.
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Canada
Puteeraves
J. Ingenbleek
Monisieur Maurice Goor
Belgium
Ottawa
Mrs. Irvine
Vancouver
Correspondence for Prisoners of War in Germany
Instructions for sending letters postcards and parcels to British Canadian French Belgian or Russian prisoners of war in Germany. Addresses must include rank initials name unit and place of internment with ink. Limit private news only and avoid military references. Postcards preferred. letters not over two sides of notepaper. no registration. postage free. parcels under 11 lbs. tobacco allowed but perishable foods not. remittances by money orders via post offices.
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Germany
Will Hold Farm Fair with New Show in Abbotsford
Members of the Agricultural Society met on May 17 to approve another fair this year. The exact date awaits the provincial Department of Agriculture. A June 17 meeting is planned. Farmers, buoyed by past fairs and a likely bumper crop, opened a subscription drive to fund a grand and successful event in the district.
Welcome Home 29th Battalion Appreciation in Mission
Word reaches relatives in Mission City that the 29th Battalion arrived safely in Montreal last week and boarded a steamer for the Atlantic crossing. Mr Charles Bray notes the warm Mission reception with fruit, candies and tobacco, praising the British Columbia town’s welcome as among the best seen on the cross continent journey.
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Mission
Montreal
Vancouver
Lttle
British Columbia
Algan
Bray
Tobias
Postal restrictions on coin letters and war mail
The notice states that coins in letters or parcels are prohibited and the Post Office accepts no guarantee of delivery or responsibility for delays. Acknowledgements may be delayed and non receipt does not prove non delivery. War sites in Germany may allow occasional letters or postcards but facilities vary and lack of communication should not cause alarm.
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Germany
Belgian Relief Fund garden party earns strong support
A convert fund garden party hosted at Mrs. Hayton's home drew large attendance and ended as a financial and entertainment success. The program included remarks by Rev. Mr. Conny, songs, readings, and instrumental numbers by local performers. A letter from Ward A. H. of The War Hospital 16th Canadian Scottish described wounded service and gratitude for Allied efforts.
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Engshare
Chinatown Fire Destroys District Buildings
A Chinatown fire Wednesday afternoon left the area a total loss. Fire Chief Sparrow led crews whose efforts focused on saving nearby structures as flames raged around 6 PM. The blaze destroyed buildings and contents, with adjoining properties spared only by quick action.
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Chinatown
Sparrow
Countess of Cardigan dies in London at 88
The Countess of Cardigan and Lancaster, widow of Lieut General the Earl of Cardigan famed for Balaclava, has died in London. She was 88.
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Cardigan
London
Countess of Cardigan and Lancaster
the Earl of Cardigan
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Yprea
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Matsqui
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