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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Nov 02, 1917

Page

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Personal Notices From Mantiy Me Aegon And Nearby

A string of local social notes and visits recounts Mantiy Me Aegon residents meeting friends at Mission Glhy and Abbotsford, with gatherings, religious services, and a masquerade ball at Mis ven City. Families attend, visitors arrive, and seasonal travel to Vancouver and eastward reflect community life, alongside a surprise party for Mr Peele and birthday celebrations.

Misa Mount Williams Urs Mission Glhy Bilwayls Phey Edwards Abbotsfordale Mr. Campbell Ray Mr. Rowe Campbell Mr. McDiarmid Mission City Alvo Efi Soria Presbyterian Ann Henry Vancouver Misven City Gertia Payne Fraser Tle Masonic Hall Noriuwa Puller Alanson Swift P. R. Peele Whit Scatvoli Mr. McGowan Mr. Coogan

Abbotsford Women’s Fund Raises Cocoa Drive Total

W C T U members report a cocoa fund drive netted 154 dollars with donations from Abbotsford Timber and Trading Co Clayburn Air and Station Abbotsford School and others. A returned soldier Frederick Clarkson filed for divorce from Sylvia Blanche Milburn Clarkson naming John Cannon as co respondent. Marriage occurred June 29 1912 at Athalmar with two children. Clarkson left for Camp Hughes September 25 1915 and went overseas.

Abbotsford Timber and Trading Co Boyd Clayburn Muningdon Frederick Clarkson Supreme Court Sylvia Blanche Mil Lurn Clarkson Johnson Cannon Athalmar Camp Hughes Vancouver Sun

Westminster district Liberal and Conservative unions unite

The Liberal and Conservative executive meetings in Westminster district agreed on a united basis for the riding of New Westminster. They pledged to support a single candidate from the Union, appointing a five-member committee to finalize details. Col J D Taylor was praised for his senate honor as delegates prepared to meet in New Westminster to finalize arrangements. God Save Our King closed the united conventions with wartime addresses from local leaders.

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Ottawa Expects 100000 Reinf Remains From First Called

Ottawa reports preparations underway to mobilize the first class under the Military Service Act. Indications point to a large response, with a statewide system needed to manage the process. Governor General's Proclamation issued October 14 set ages 20 to 34, unmarried, and widowed without children. All eligible men must report by November 10, with exemptions not yet requested. Mention notes Evading law attempts amid reinforcements. Archie Miller returns from England after malaria fever, his family glad he is home. Another Miller son enlists for France.

Ottawa Uase Corea

Margill Motor Company Limited Formed in Mission City

Announcement reports the formation of the Margill Motor Company Limited with lead office at Mission City and capital set at 720000.

Thalat Gavelle Margill Motor Company, Limited Mission City

The Masquerade Ball at Anildwe'en a Noted Night

The Anildwe'en masquerade ball drew a large crowd and received high praise from attendees as a splendid affair. Numerous costumes were noted including Gypsy Polly Verchere Quaker Girl Red Cross Nurse Italian Pieriott Dutch Girl Mexican and many others, with several named participants. The report lists a long parade of attendees by costume and locale, concluding that reporters could not identify all involved.

L. Catherwood Miss Catherwood Polly Verchere Miss Verchera J. Verchere Wathridge Mice W Tunbridge Miss Mitchell Miss Jackson Wren Gypey Max Autumn Chantler Pierriott Miss Murray Scott Pierrott New Westminster Pieriott Mise’ Stuart Thistle Saxton Snow Misa Giles Miss Bannister Slown Portsmouth Miss Lock Soldier Boy Stephens Mr Stephens Stuart M. Pollock A. Cada R. Wilson Gydby J. M. Cox G. Cade Doane Miss Stokes Miss Jones Coquithan Red Cross Me‘Lean Coquitlam King Sutherby Abbotsford B. Nelson Miss Williams Vancouver 8. Ford Peportar

Welcome Guest—Holstein Stock Arrives at Dewdrey Farm

Mr R J Pellowes at Dewdrey reports a shipment of seventeen pure bred Holsteins arriving, followed by seven more this past week. The impressive cattle are described as one of the finest displays seen in the countryside, underscoring the farm’s enhanced stock and cattle breeding program.

R. J. Pellowes Janeh A. Mont

Fragmentary account of a strange mishap in town

A passerby described as a man who behaves in the old gay manner dropped a pin in front of a slavery stable. He bent to pick it up, his hat and eye-glasses shattered, suspenders failed, a collar button popped, and his teeth allegedly fell out as a crowd watched.

Og Pit Jie

Accidental Death At Mineral Mill Claim It Young Worker

Alexander Valentine about 11 years old died at Hut Allngle mill on Friday while performing block piling on the upper floor. He went down to fix a conveyor and became entangled by his sweater on the shaft. The accident appeared instantaneous as the conveyor had stopped moments before.

Alexander Valentine Ind Valentine

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