Murder case stirs Abbotsford as manhunt widens
Local area reels as Reidy, a suspected murderer, remains at large near Abbotsford after a circumstantial chase with false leads around Wickersham and Mt Lehman. A $500 reward fuels rumors while police pursue a recurring clue. meanwhile a planned marriage of Maggie McGillirray to S J Bates is noted with a reception at Maple Leaf Hall.
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Reidy
Usere
Abbotuford
Wickersham
Wash
Mt Lehman
Reid
Mission City
Clayburn
Abbotsford
Maggie McGillivray
Commission Return Prom the Commission
Mr J W McCallum the energetic secretary of the Sumng Mataqui Board of Trade reports winning every point before the railway commission. The Great Northern crossing on Montrose Avenue is due next June as trains on the CPR will stop south of the avenue, demanding more track and possibly a relocated station. The board plans more yard space on the north side to handle lumber company shunting. TeCallum notes justice for all petitioners with no legal rigging, and the commission meetings feature abundant blueprints.
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J. W. McCallum
Sumng-Mataqui Board of Trade
Railway Commission
Great Northern
Montrose Avenue
CPR
Benendone Avenue
Board of Trade
Gars
TeCallum
Roan
Flour and Feed Business Opens in Peed Store
Mr J J Sparrow opens his Peed Store offering hay grain and feed with full stock expected soon. He installs Dominion Pitless scales rated at 10 000 pounds and will weigh for the public at customer friendly prices. A boxed writing tablet set arrived at Abbotsford Drug Store.
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J. J. Sparrow
Local Man Claims Extraordinary Eagle Capture Near Home
Jim Lyle returned with a seven foot nine inch wingspan eagle after a fierce fight, claiming to have shot it himself. Friends doubt the tale, noting Lyle’s reputation and the eagle’s supposed reluctance to submit to a newcomer. He plans to mount the bird for presentation to his next year’s lodge.
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Jim Lyle
Jim
Trom Beale
Mr. Lyle
Westminster excursion offers cheap return trip to New Westminster
The B C B R excursion from Abbotsford railway office departs Saturday at 12 29 am for New Westminster lacrosse match fans urged to grab cheap rates. Return permits let travelers stay in New Westminster until 8 pm.
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B.C. B
Abbots! Rd
New West
New Westminster
Abbotsford Social Basket Draw Raises Funds for Vicarage
One of the most successful social events in Abbotsford was a basket evening in aid of the vicarage fund held at the Apple Leaf Harlots. Ray A. T. Daviss chaired. C. Hill-Dent chaired auctions. E A Barrett organized a musical program featuring Alberta Lavery, Mrs Ware, Mrs Bedrows, and singers including H B Skelton. Proceeds were satisfactory with hopes for rapid fund growth.
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Abbotsford
TE. Daviss
C. Hill-Dent
E.A. Barrett
Misa
Alberta
Lavery
New Westminster
M. Ware
S. Bedrow
E. M. Brown
EB. A. Barnatt
Down the Vale
H. BH. Skelton
J. Gernaey
Sweatheart
Skelton
Barrett
Minto Cup Match Set Between Western and Eastern Champs
Tomorrow at New Westminster the Western and Eastern champions clash for the Minto Cup World Championship prize. The match begins at 3 pm sharp with officials promising a punctual start. Amid other notes a dramatic pursuit tale recalls Mr. Anderson’s touring car racing to the scene after a murder, crossing a damaged Nooksack river bridge en route to the railway bridge.
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New Wealminster
New Westminster
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Abbotsford Market
Lindsay Russell, Andt Tioneer
Lindsay Russell
B.C
THE
Pioneer Store
M. L. McPhee
Westminster
Anderson
Nooksack River
John Gilpin
Ghent
Aix
Nooksack Railway Bridge
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