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Abbotsford Post

Location

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Sep 30, 1910

Page

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University Site Report Recommends Pt Grey Area for Campus

A provincial government appointed committee submits findings on a university site. It favors Pt Grey as the most suitable location, rejects Delta and adjacent areas, and notes Vancouver tunnels and bridges are needed. It also proposes 250 acres for the campus plus forest land for forestry and experimental work.

Puta Pt. Grey Delta Bshoud Pehat Vascouver St. Mary’s Hill Pitt Fraser Coquitlam Central Park Vancouver New Westminster Sreport-Inc Education Young Psi

Inaugural Pravcy Valley Branch Train Arrives

Invitations issued this week by B C Meetley Railway for the Pravcy Valley branch opening. Guests from Vancouver and Victoria will travel by special car from Granville station to New Westminster for a 10 am departure. Stops planned at Cloverdale Milner Mt. Lehman and other towns with councils meeting the train.

B.C. Meetley Railway Company Pravcy Valley Sperling Uyes Vancouver Victoria Granwire Alent Chilliwack Ardis Sumas Bantingdon Langley Cloverdale New Westintwater

Sumas Town Expected to Become Dry After Election

A brief notice reports that Sumas, our neighboring town, is very likely to become a dry bur after the election. Local residents await official results and possible changes to alcohol sales policy.

Sumas

Abbotsford Victors After Tough Local Football Match

Abbotsford students praised their team after a hard practice and a decisive win over a rival in the Fraser Valley league. Cyril Harrop led scorers with the first goal, and Harrop, Wing, and Featherson starred as the Abbotsford lineup outplayed their opponents amid post game celebrations. The match ended with Abbotsford securing the victory as residents praised their players and officials.

Eam Cie Minaio Fraser Vaikey Abbotsford Cyril Harrops Featherston Ee Harrop Bush

Resting of Mr A Samson After Fatal Accident

Funeral held for 28 year old Mr A Samson of Fraser Valley at Mission Junction. He died from a gunshot wound after a sudden accident. Born in Inverness County Quebec, he served as CPR fonétable here, leaving his mother two sisters and three brothers in mourning.

A. Samson Vite Fraser Valley Inverness Quebec Calgary

Ladies Auxiliary Formed at St Matthews Church

The ladies of St Matthews Church form a Ladies Auxiliary to handle church affairs during the absence of a vicar Rev A EB Dayiss resigns and leaves for Kamloops Tuesday. Farewell reception planned at Mrs Boyd's home as the congregation bids farewell to Mr Daviss who has served Abbotsford two years and made many friends.

St. Matthews Church Dayiss Kamloops Evitec Boyd Daviss Abbotsford

Chilliwack Visitors Stir Town Over New Deal

In Chilliwack Mr J A Blair seeks a right action as a prominent visitor arrives to consider a stylish renderers deal. Mr Finnny garners praise for arranging a bargain and refuses to settle until the bank deposit is cleared, with the final balance expected today and a buckeleln note planned.

Chilliwackwan J. A. Blair Chittiwack

NO LIGHT YET DELAY IN ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR TOWN

The town faces a delay before electric light due to a required survey delaying provincial poles and wiring. The Board of Trade is pressing the government for prompt, satisfactory arrangements. Mrs. Edson returns home after a Vancouver vacation on Ladner.

Board of Trade

Public School Crowded As Town Grows

The town’s growth feeds overcrowding at the new public school. Principal McArthur reports about forty five more pupils than a year and a half ago, with rising demand for high level instruction. Sullivan praised the facility and staff. plans spark a future higher grade class and possible new buildings.

Jacent Mr. McArthur Cipal McArthur Jeemeeaten Sullivan

Rights of Way and Land Purchases by Northern Railway

The article reports that William Mackenzie, president of the Canadian Northern Railway, agreed to buy land at five dollars per acre for agricultural land, two dollars and fifty cents for uplands, and one dollar per acre for wild country. This implies a substantial outlay and negotiations with private landowners for territory near proposed lines, with no crown land grant included as in the Grand Trunk Pacific deal.

William Mackenzie Canadian ‘Northern ‘Railway Company Grand Trunk Pacific

Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Bereavement Support

Messrs George and W Sam son thank all who extended sympathy during the late bereavement. Mr George Ferguson recovered his horse. Mr Donald Sterwart of Clayhorn found her quietly. Rev Me Davies gives farewell to his gentlemen friends tonight. He was in Vancouver this week.

Messra George W? BE Sam Son George Ferguson Donald Sterwart Clayhorn Me. Davies

Sunderland Guest of Vancouver Hosts Hill Tout Me

Miss Sunderland of Vancouver visits Mr and Mrs Hill Tout Me. J A McGowan sprained his ankle on Saturday, keeping him from taking part in the victory at Mission yesterday.

Miss Sunderland Vancouver Hill-Tout J. A. McGowan Mission

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