Flooding Threat on Matsqui Prairie Protectors Urged
Fraser River flood risks threaten Matsqui Prairie as the dyke’s capacity is tested by heavy autumn rains. Officials urge cleaning the plough to prevent backflow that lowers hay value and damages crops. Mr. T H Walters moved to arrange coal rights transfer on Sumas Mountain with a Vancouver syndicate.
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Fraser River
T. H. Walters
Vancouver
Uais
Vancouver Syndicate
Sumas Mountain
Successful Party at Mrs McGowan's House
Mr Jack McLean and Mr Eric Scotvold entertained friends at Mrs McGowan's on Monday evening. Prizes went to Miss Cottingham Mrs Reath and Mr J McCallum with Cottingham winning first prize. A short musical programme followed and guests included Mrs Ware Mrs Taylor Mrs Heath Mrs Howe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McLean
Eric Scotvold
Ware
Taylor
Heath
Howe
McMenemy
Amy Heath
Anna
Mabel
Theo da Nelson
J. Cottingham
Blanche McCallum
A. and
P. Taylor
W. J. Ware
J. McEwen
H. Heath
G. H. Kerry
McCallum
H. Nixon
Abbotsford Masquerade Winners in Cowboy Girl Highlight
A late night masquerade at Abbotsford drew about 460 attendees. Jessie Cottingham won first prize as a Cowboy Girl receiving $10. Babe of Upper Sunnyside earned $5 as Japanese Lady. Gorge Washington and Pigelyed also won prizes. The event, praised by Misses Cottingham and Sutherby, ended at 3 am with attendees complimenting the ladies' effort. The Board of Trade meets Monday to elect officers and discuss Abbotsford incorporation and water system plans for the coming year.
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Nh Bremerton
W. Rows
Jessie Cottingham
Babe
Upper Sun
J. Boyd
Elias da
Gorge Washington
William As ‘Aindu
Prise
Abbotsford
Board of Trade
Elec
Lion of Officers
Oltcors
Abbots
Football Notes and Crosstalk from the Region
Football notes mention a potential swap to Chilliwack with no answer yet. Huntingdon shows ambition and has sent a challenge for a cup, signaling ongoing competitive discussion.
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Chilliwack
Huntingdon
Gable
Killed on the C P R tracks near Har Vo
An inquest found James Smith of Abboots ford killed on the C P R tracks near Har Vo during the night or early morning of November 23. The verdict was accidental death. Proclamations concern the Canada Temperance Act Scott Act vote in Prince Rupert and Chilliwack, December 14, with returning officers J Lorne McLaren and Henry Ashwell. Petitions showed 244 names for Prince Rupert and 149 for Chilliwack. If Scott Act carriers, licenses must dispose of stock within three months. no repeal vote for three years.
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James Smith
Abbootsford
Harvo
Hatzie
Bietsken
Prince Rupert
Chilliwack
J. Lorne McLaren i
Henry Ashwell
Campbell Charged With Assault and Liquor Offenses
Magistrate McPhee heard J Campbell charged with assault on Indian Johnnia Miller and possessing liquor on an Indian reserve. Fined $15 on the first count and $50 on the second, plus liquor act interdiction. Chief Dominion Constable Thomas O Connell prosecuted, noting others may be liable. Background notes include local residents and church communications.
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McPhee
R. C. McDonald
New Westminster
J. Campbell
Awith
Johnnia Miller
Campbell
Dominion
Thomas O'Connell
Nanaimo
B. C
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Lindsay Russell
Iness
THE
Pioneer Store
M. L. McPhee
Glanaleeay Las
Board .of Trade
C. P.R
the Police
George
Trius
Abboteford
John McCallum
Poe
Ne McLennan
Kerr
D. W. Turnbull
C.F. Yates
St Paul’s Church
Golden
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