Abbotsford News Highlights Local Visits and Church Events
Several residents visit Vancouver and coast towns including Mrs McNab and Mr Gillett. The Abbotsford correspondent notes weather rain after a long dry spell and reports on church events led by Rev Yates and Rev Campbell. The first anniversary of St Paul’s church is marked with services by Rev Pidgeon and Rev Alder.
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Williai Campbell
C. PF. Yates
J. L. Campbell
J. C. Alder
A. B. Henry
Chalmers’ Church
Vancouver
Young People's Guild of the Presbyterian Church
Abbotsford
G. ©. Pidgeon
D. D
Westminster Hall
Abbotsford Presbyterian Church
Huntingdon
St. Paul's Church
Hotel Arrivals and Fair Hopes in District
A long list of hotel arrivals from Abbotsford Vancouver and Westminster includes Wm Johnston Jardine J Pippin Eburne B J Warner Tom Hannan and others. A note praises upcoming district fair with wide support saying no one is against it and everyone expects exhibitors and townwide participation.
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Wm, Johnston
Jardine
J. Pippin
Eburne
B. J. Warner
Vancouver
J. B. DeLong
W. HB
Paul
Duncan
B. C
E. C. Barkley
Tom Hannan
Westminster
Joe
Creech
M. Williams
H. Stead
G. Pottinger
Victoria
J. Feng
J. B. Greene
H. Brown
E. da
Change in date for Thanksgiving Day in Ottawa
Announcement from Ottawa sets Thanksgiving Day for Monday October 12 replacing the Thursday date previously given by some papers. St Matthews church W A are planning a Thanksgiving Dinner and home cookery sale while the Girls Auxiliary offers a table of homemade candy at the same location and day.
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Ottawa
W. A. of
St. Matthews Church
Long Wey Want In Albotsports Opens Dry Goods Stock
Ross & Co announce opening in Gunley Block Abbotsford of a full stock of dry goods millinery ladies and children's underwear hosiery gloves corsets novelties and mens wear plus boots shoes and rubbers. Loss will head millinery with Vancouver experience. Ross versed in all lines and vows courteous treatment and a square deal to all.
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Albotspors
Damas, Ross & Co
Gunley Block
Abbotsford
Loss
Imill Hinery
Vancouver
Fragmentary ad notes on Canadian goods and wartime loyalties
The readable text urges patronizing Canada made goods as part of supporting soldiers and families during the war. It references a new store and real estate office, with calls to give it a fair trial before deciding on patronage.
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Canada
McCallum's Entry Office Opens for Abbotsford Fair
The Abbotsford Fair directs entries to McCallum's real estate office on the eve and day of the fair Friday September 18. Entries from all applicants are welcome and treated courteously whether or not a member. Government judges will ensure fair quality and prize money is fully available to directors for payout.
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McCalum
McCallum
Abbotsford Fall Fair Aims For Full Swing Friday
The Abbotsford and district Fall Fair hopes to be in full swing Friday with fine weather and one of the best fairs in the Fraser Valley the small town has seen. Vivid community effort is urged to ensure smooth proceedings and universal satisfaction with no regret over any shortcomings.
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Abbotsford
Fraser Valley
Tea service planned for exhibition day at St Matthews
The Woman's Auxiliary of St Matthews church will serve after noon tea, ice cream and cake at Mr Gazley's corner store from 2 30 to 6 p m on Friday September 18 which is exhibition day.
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Woman's Auxiliary
St. Matthews Church
Mr. Gazley
Buy at Home: New Firm Promises Local Goods
J Abbottsford argues the new town firm will offer a promised class of goods locally so residents need not travel abroad for purchases. If kept, the store could draw visitors from nearby areas as no other shop of its kind exists nearby.
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Abbotsford
Triss
Sumas Municipal Council Adopts Road By law No 134
The Sumas council met at the municipal hall with full attendance. Minutes approved. Bills paid include school accounts 493.77 and numerous local charges. Officials discussed tax accounts road repairs and subdivision plans. Road By law No 134 passed final reading and council adjourned.
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Sumas
O. Beebe
W. H. Wadden
W. Brownell
Abbotsford Co
G. Hallett
Wileard Co
J. Cameron
W. Petapiece
Council
W. Roberts
A. Serl
W. McKay
R. Harris
W. Haugh
W L. Blatchford
Angus. Campbell
Fraser Valley Development League
McKay
Miss Remington
Lewis
Social gathering at St Pauls Church Monday evening
The Huntingdon Star notes a social gathering at St Pauls Church starting at 6 o'clock Monday evening. It mentions progress on the new hotel in Huntingdon and a likely start date. The Huntingdon Union Sunday School meets at the new School House at 2.30 pm each Sunday, with A B Skinner and J L Campbell inviting all to attend.
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St. Paul's' Church
Huntingdon Union
A. B. Skinner
Sco-Treat
Sumas Municipal Road Gazetted in 1914
The Corporation of the District of Sumas enacts a road gazette that 33 feet on either side of a described line from the east boundary of section 4 to the north boundary of section 9 in township 19, near the International boundary. Passed readings July 3 1914 and reconsidered and finally passed September 1914.
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Corporation of the
District of
Sumas
Winson
Frank Munro Clarice Reeve
Stray animal on Vye Road offered for reclaim
Notice states a one year old steer mixed with gold red and white colors stray on premises on Vye Road. Owner may reclaim by paying expenses within thirty days or it will be sold to defray costs. Archibald Riverall Huntingdon August 25 1914.
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Nonich
Tw Vye Road
Stear
Archie Rverall
Huntingdon
Mategui Agricultural Association Seeks Fruit and Vegetable Donations
The Mategui Agricultural Association invites donations of fruit and vegetables on September 24 and 26 for war relief. A committee will be at Gifford Station to receive items. Signed Alex L. Bates, Secretary-Treasurer.
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Mategui
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Mrs. McNab
Mr. Gillett
Clarence McCallwin
Stehans
Chilliwack
Mr. B. Durrett
S. A. Cawley
Elis Weal
Orulekshank
Ford Euler
Mx McCallum
Nextelephone
Gen. Gillett
Sumas Hospital
Mr. Skinner
Customs Department
Mr. McColl
Whatcom County
Tap
Mission City
S. Brooke
Abbotsford Hotel
Iain
Albert Lee
Grocer
Ford
McCatlam
McCallum's
Sumas Municipal Council
the Royal Studio
G. A. Chiristia
Mlasion
Carriied
J. W. Winbon
Co. M.C
Charlay
Porfect
Hugh McBride
Alexandria Hotel
Huntingdon B.C
M. Murphy
Huntingdon, B
Abbotsford ‘Cimber & Trading Co
J. H. Jones
WM. Robert S
Plumbing Shop
Old Creamery
E. O. Brundage
Gladys
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