Not a Leaf Stirred Sunday In Mission City
A peaceful Mission Sunday turned eventful as locals armed for a gunman chase. A supposed suspect boarded a moving freight car near Port Coquitlam and rode toward Mission, prompting a rapid mobilization of volunteers. The train halted without incident. a misidentified man from HMS forces was escorted back to Vancouver. One casualty was a photo magazine vendor struck by a sack of peanuts. Veterans plan a Sept 16 1919 reunion to commemorate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission City
Hacwtis
Cymst
Port Coquitlam
Clare
P. R
Washington
Delaware
Napoleon
Alps
King George
Crimea
O. C
Hastings Park
Barnum & Bailey's
Circus
0.C
D. C
H. M
What Might Have Been A Ferry Accident Near Matsqui
A misalon matsqui ferry hit a decayed river pile while landing on the coal side. The pile toppled onto the deck but caused no injuries or major damage, though splinters touched pilot holes and a crowding trip risk earlier. Captain Royde planned to remove the pile Monday but delays occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royde
McKenzie
Saving in British Columbia Gasoline Use Remains Strong
Government urges automobile owners to save gasoline and reports a 25 000 gallon saving in British Columbia last Sunday. Public response appears strong with expectations of further increases in coming Sundays due to the short notice given for the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Opening of the Big Pale Fair at Mission City Agricultural Society
The Mission City Agricultural Society opened its annual exhibition with Premier Oliver delivering an enthusiastic address praising workers on the home front, women’s contributions, and school programs. Delegates from the Vancouver Board of Trade urged district participation for next year. Revenue for prisoners of war relief reached nearly 150 dollars as gate receipts totaled well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Busiteas
Vancouver
Baron Braughnessey
C. P, AR
Red Cross Tea Supports Fund at Mason ic Hall
The Red Cross Sewing Circle met in Mason ic hall on Friday with many ladies joining voluntary work. Pieces from Hannaljette were made into quilt pockets and sewn, scraps turned into carpet rag rugs for sale to aid Red Cross. Lunch funded by Mrs Eby and Mrs King. asters for sale. Tea and leftovers raised ten dollars. A recent Red Cross Whist drive added twenty six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Masonic Hall
All Indies
Brig
Auction of Livestock and Poultry Catalog Listing
Readable entries show a large livestock sale with numerous cattle, cows, heifers, steers, calves, sheep, pigs, and poultry. Buyers include Robinsons, Gibbard Bros, Mynors, Osborne, Abbott, and Ward, with consignments from multiple farms and regions. The page lists animals by breed, age, and category and notes price or lot positioning in a dense catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuprent
Gibbird Bros
Fergie
Thompsons Bn
Vurninse
Binzlé Horty
Baines
Mystis Caltly
Mien
Uelfer
Robson
Telfer
C.D
G. Robliean
Cali
Robinson
Robinsons 2d
Lewin
E. Anes
Dew Bull
Ciblurd Bros
Derity
Gride Cw
Appleby
Son
Heifer
Gibbard Drew
T. Mynore
Eifer
Gibbard Ueoss
Abbott
Crist
Manor
Bhuon Rasi
Shell
C. Robinnon
Mhrea Ewoy
Hon
C. Toraon
Thivs
Ewo Imby
Ron
Pinp
Miss Whorénes and Friends Spend Holidays in Vancouver
A stream of personals items notes Miss Whorénes holidaying in Vancouver and several locals visiting there or hosting guests. Mentioned are Miss Liston of Minston City, Mrs Clester J, Mr Ashley the filer, Mrs Tripp of McLeod Alb visiting the manse, plus Mrs Crawford and Mrs Calkins with families in Vancouver. Also cited are Mr and Mrs Boyd in Vancouver, and a cablegram to Alex McCallum about Prant wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Whorénes
Vancouver
Miss Liston
Minston City
Clester J
Wack ‘End
Ashley
Tripp
McLeod, Alb
New Westhminster
Crawford
Calkins
Boyd
Alex McCallum
Prant
Rev. Robertson
Martin Atae
Mission City Fair
Thursaly
Dennison
Zigler
McMenemy
Mia. Gallagher
Ash
Noble
Mission
Merris
Muntingdon Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Chillisack
Knitting Glass
P. O. Gates
Sumas
W. Fadden
Annie Hart
Rev Newman
Martin
John McCallum
Abbotsford
Trév. Robertson
Wallace
McMenemy Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary Surprise
Friends hosted a Monday night surprise for Mr. and Mrs. McMenemy marking their fifteenth anniversary with eight tables of whist. Prizes went to Mrs. Kenner and Mr. Peele. consolation with Mrs. Thonas and Mrs. Groat. A J McGowan presented a christening can on behalf of guests, praising the couple’s hospitality as oldtimers. Refreshments followed a pleasant evening with many attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMenenny
McGowan
Peele
Kerr
Thomas
Eby
King
Swift
Also Mentioned on This Page
By the
Canada Food Board
The
Fraser Valley Record
Wrash Valley
RED Cross Tea
PRICE
Norrish
Manniatu
Fowlers
St. C. Boyes
Royes
Tamburto Gockerel
B.C. Noyes
Roc. Vo
Gibbant
P. Stowtanbure
Hodswan
Leghorn
Khite
Mren—Lal
Tris Tosann
Hanur Jemtst
G. Myntat
Teadt
G. Mynory
Srl
Meare
Goekerel
Mynurst Yad
Valle
C. Myris
Sih Glbard Theos Rahdig
Let
Pigeon
A. Shane
Turkey
Kelinson
Goo
Amy Yuriy
Brachurs Door
C. Hobinne
Higmoutth Bork
Cookk
Tal
T. Abbott
Wiverion
Lewis
Gibhard Bros
Buiey
C.F
al, Dunn
Mary Woosley
Brea
Mietteton
A.B. Dunsand
Tuahehire
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