Patriotic concert nets sixty dollars for local church
The Presbyterian church hosted a Friday fundraiser in the dance hall, drawing a galaxy of high class performers. Ventriloquist Charlie Brown and other acts entertained as friends praised local contributors and guests, while registered visitors included several from Vancouver and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Charlie Brown
Joe
Rhodes
R. Harris
Leo
Noel Harris
BE. Sasseville
Harold Cobley
Vinson
von Knoblick
Morses
Elderkin
Messrs Lunn
Birrell
Mankstead
C. Brown
H. Williamson
Five Score Years Past and Present In A Fragment
A mixed clipping cites Sir William Fraser on Wellington and Soult at Orthez, a 1914 town council notice about road gazette and boundary lines, local Sunday School announcements, church schedules, and an ad for a first class barber with a special cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Willam Fraser
Wellington
Orthez
Gave de Pau
Duke of Wellington
Marshall Soult
Soult
Local rail crew injury leaves worker with seven stitches
John Rhodes, a well known local worker, was badly cut when a pick struck his right hand during CPR track work on Wednesday. Dr. T A Swift treated the wound with seven stitches and Rhodes is making good progress toward recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhodes
T. A. Swift
Notable Vancouver Visitors Share Town News
Mr W D Mustard the Vancouver veterinary surgeon visited this week for pecans. Huntingdon drew many Sumas visitors for the fair on Tuesday. The Quebec Bank will close at month end with balances moved to Vancouver. Dr Drainey stayed with his brother in Vancouver over Thanksgiving. Mr M Murphy spent the weekend in Vancouver. Bank manager G D Russell recovering from a cranking mishap. Charlie Brown led Huntingdon’s Thursday concert after the fair. Customs Officer Blatchford posted a pheasant warning sign on his ranch to deter shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D Mustard
Vancouver
Sumas
Quebec Bank
Dr. Drainey
Charlie Brown
Huntingdon
Blatchford
Abbotsford Developments Report Across Town
Inspector of Customs Munn and Assistant Lennie visit Huntingdon to inspect the local Canadian Customs Service office. Abbotsford Timber and Trading Company runs full tilt with a full crew and ample orders. Road Superintendent Cruickshanks improves the Chilliwack road by raising surfaces and widening between Sumas Prairie and the BC BR sub station. Harvest Thanksgiving services at St Matthews Episcopal Church featured Rev C F Yates with a artistically decorated church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munn
Lennie
Huntingdon
Canadian Customs Service
St. Matthews' Episcopal
C.F. Yates
Renewal of Abbottsford Hotel liquor license sought
Notice under the Liquor Act declares that on December 1 renewal of the hotel liquor license for the Abbottsford Hotel Abbotsford British Columbia will be applied for with the Superintendent of Provincial Police. Dated October 16 1914 A J Henderson applicant.
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Abbotsford Hotel
Abbotsford
B.C
British Columbia
Horrors of War and the Nations of Europe book offer
Explains the causes of the great war with illustrations and analysis. Reveals why industry commerce finance shipping and mail activity halted. Agents receive 15 cents mailing outfit while retail price is 1.50 with large commissions. Home Publishing House Box 14 St John NB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
St. John
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Huntingdon and District
B. Malcolm
Ghittiwacke
Mr. Murphy
Alexandria Hotel
J. E. White
A. Laird
H. W. Mustard
B. C. Purdy
S. L. Cobley
Oprah A. Ingalls
Wisconsin
Tipperary
Tommy Atkins
London
Piccadilly
Strand
Leicester Spuare
Paddy
Mpperary
Molly
Mike Maloney
Picadilly
Abbotsford Board of Trade
Fraser Valley Development League
District of
Lihence
J. W. Winson Prank Munro Clerk Reeve
W. ,Winson Co. M. GC
Huntingdon Union
A. EB
Skinner
SecTrean
ST. Paul's Church
Union
J. L. Campbell
Charley's
Pool Room
Barber
Shavicr
Mr. M. Murphy
G. D. Russell
Abbotsford Timber and Trading Company
Cruickshanks
Chilliwack
Sumas Prairie
Prairie
Mountains
A. J. Henderson
James Ross & Co
Garley Block
James Ross & Company
Gailey Block
Abbotsford, B. C
Albert Lee
Grocer
H.R. Draney
Alexandria
Hugh McBride
Huntingdon Ee
The
At. Malcolm’s
B. T. Malcolm
M. Murphy
Huntingdon, B
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