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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
4
Miss Ruth Murphy elder daughter of Mr M Murphy died Saturday at Agassis from Spanish influenza after nursing service in Victoria and at home Mrs J Hoyer family and neighbors. Funeral held Sunday at O M I church with family and community sympathy offered.
The funeral of the late Mrs J Fr Hadcliffe who died at Mrs Middletons Hospices on Saturday night was held on Monday at 10 am from her parents home to St Marys Cemetery. She died in her 24th year leaves a husband and young daughter. Born at Nicomen in Jerfe district she and her husband lived on the prairie recently returning to Mission City when illness struck from influenza. Flowers donated by friends. Pallbearers listed. The community extends sympathy to the family. There was a dyking meeting at the municipal hall today. Mrs Starr of Sumas visited Abbotsford. Knitting club met at Mrs Hay. Miss Graham resumed teaching Miss Fraser and Miss Simlett. Mr McGowan heard from Teddy Barrett wounded but able to return to Blight. Mrs Ferris came home from hospital after appendectomy. Captain Whitehelp formerly of Brandon and a returned soldier bought Mr Wis business.
At a Presbyterian service in Abbotsford last Sunday the death of John McEwen was remembered. He had lived in Abbotsford ten years and was beloved for his genial spirit and generosity. The church secretary asked for the sympathy of the congregation for his mother and family in Maxville Ontario where he died suddenly while visiting. He was central to social evenings and his cheery smile will be missed by the community.
The Fraser Valley news notes Miss Annie Bousfield died suddenly in New Westminster after a short illness. Fraser Valley Teachers plan a convention in Mission City on Friday 22 with the public invited to the evening programme.
Abbotsford Red Cross notes claim work continues despite war’s end. Ladies meet Fridays in the former Clark store’s work room, with Mrs. MelMen emy as secretary after Mrs. Parton’s resignation. Members expect to aid until boys return, roughly two more years. Mr. R J McMenamy of New Westminster visited. Victory Loan ads shifted the Post’s publication day.
I thank my friends and especially the people of Agassiz for kindnesses sympathy and floral tributes during my bereavement in the death of my daughter Ruth Huntingdon B C M MURPHY.
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