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Newspaper
Abbotsford Post
Location
Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
1
Local reports say west side building stalled by unsettled Essendene Avenue surveys. Conflicting measurements make allots of the Commercial Hotel block and nearby sites unsure. Citizens debate, while a baker and the hotel owner await clear approval. the board of trade may seek provincial action soon.
Abbotstown aims to become a manufacturing hub with a sash and door factory planned by Willband. He purchases two acres and plans to start building soon, creating 25 to 100 local jobs likely by spring. W Gladwin is currently on the prairie.
An electric mill started near Abbotsford by Hill-Tout and Anderson will cut ties and supply wood for local and household use. A 75 horse power motor drives the machinery with power supplied by Western Canada Power Company under an eight month contract.
Notice that on December 1 an application will be made to renew the hotel liquor license for the Commercial Hotel in Abbotsford British Columbia. Dated October 26 192. James McElhoy & Co.
A newborn son born to Mr. and Mrs. E. B. de la Giroday in October. Sidewalk construction continues on Ping Street, and improvements in Washingtonford have progressed rapidly this summer.
The Abbotsford Hotel has changed ownership with Sr. Henderson as new proprietor. He plans to run a first class hotel to attract travelers to stay in Abbotsford, noting Fraser Valley conditions demand quality service. The aim is a top bustlery and to keep guests from leaving for nearby towns.
The narrator describes entering British Columbia through Crow's Nest Pass and following a government road network from Creston to Yale, Hope, and New Westminster. They note limited completed sections, a planned 95 mile government road, and travel via Nelson, Kootenay Landing, and various towns with supervision from government road officials. The journey requires U S entry to connect Trail to Cascade and Grand Forks.
The Abbotsford will use every inducement to position itself as the main hotel for visitors during the grip period. Citizens hope Mr. Henderson makes the Abbotsford a convenient business center and lodging choice for the public. Mr. Archibald just back from New York will winter on his ranch after purchasing a 40 acre apple orchard near Salmon Arm and returning via Seattle.
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