Landlord Forces Move After Twelve Years at 675 Columbia Street
Local tenants announce their eviction from 675 Columbia Street New Westminster by February end. They plan to sacrifice their large stock of men s clothing and furnishings for four months, offering genuine reductions to the public to offset losses from the forced move. They claim Campbell s Cloth lines and other high class goods will be sold at best value in the city.
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Columbia Street
New Westminster
Campbell
Provincial Aid Plan Advances Ontario Highway Improve ments
The 1910 annual report of Ontario provincial engineer W. Ay McLean outlines progress by counties under the Highway Improvement Act. It details a $1,000,000 provincial grant, county cost sharing, and plans to build main roads as a connected system with toll and free segments. Counties appoint superintendents and foremen to oversee macadam or gravel roads, with standards for grading drainage and bridges.
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Ita
Itle
Ther
Department of Public Works
Home Patronage Promises For Local Merchants
A historical notice extols home merchants as community boosters. It lists benefits of buying locally, from fair prices to supporting schools and libraries, and argues keeping money in the province strengthens property values and progress. The piece cites G A Abbott as local agent and includes a cautionary tale about gambling letters.
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G. A. Abbott
Bang and Jones
New Wealminster
Educating Her Conscience Reflects Changing Work Ethic
A downtown woman explains her growing conscience as she recalls early jobs. She notes that long ago she would take any work to earn money, but now she refuses tasks conflicting with her moral standards. The interview highlights personal growth and evolving views on labor.
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Takir
Bined for Trespass in Kenworthy Estate Trial
Roy Shaw and Thomas Craig of this city were fined 26 dollars and costs for trespassing on the Kenworthy estate at Hatzie Prairie. Harold Kenworthy claimed entry on November 10 while hunting despite posted notices. defense argued no offence under the act and questioned entry conditions. Prosecution led by J L G Abbott of Vancouver. McQuarrie defense attorney. Further charges, including pointing a gun at Kenworthy, to be heard. additional trespass charges slated for November 11.
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Roy Shaw
Thomas Craig
Kenworthy
Hatzie Prairie
Harold Kenworthy
Bis
W. G. McQuarrie
J. L. G. Abbott
Vancouver
McGill
Shaward Craig
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Columbia
Richmond
B.C
Wee
the Home Merchant
Hae
Che
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New York
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