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Chilliwack Free Press

Location

Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1912

Page

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Local notices mix business and births in Chilliwack ad page

Chilliwack small ads list coal and wood services City Transfer Co. and phone 49. Nominations March 4 and provincial elections March 28. Births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs J H Pook and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Chas Kerr. Lost purse, inquiries at C E Eckert. Homes, goods, and jobs advertised including dressmaking, shoe stock, and confectionery staff. Lyric Theatre Durbar screenings, wall paper sale, and church talk by Rev C H Huestis scheduled.

City Transfer Co T. H Henderson's Chilliwack — Implement & Produce Co Westminster City Council J. H. Pook Northcote Lapres Ashwells Chilliwack Stevenson Cts C. E Eckert Alf. White White Johnson Lyric Theatre W. J. Curtis McManus’ Music Store W. Appleby Cawley & Camichael England Willey Paint C. H Huestis Mr Huestis Robt Marshall Fred Chadsey Lyric

Vancouver Weeknote Social Roundup Large City Visitations

A long list of personal visits and movements in Vancouver and nearby towns. Numerous mentions include J McKenzie, R G Rowat, Mrs A L Coote, J Howe Bent, II McAuley, W B Trenholm, and many others traveling to Vancouver. Also notes hotel stays, teaching trips, and social calls across Victoria, New Westminster, Sardis, and Chilliwack with several spouses and families.

J. McKenzie Victoria R. G. Rowat Vancouver Mr. Houston Miss Hebron A. L. Coote J. Howe Bent McAuley W. Scott Stown W. B Trenholm Mrs. Broadfoot Yarrow Thos. McNaught Josh. McConnell C. B. Reeves Jas. Grigg of Cheam W. T Jackman Geo. Leary T. E. Caskey Sardis Jas. Munro

Successful British Columbia Literals Convention in Vancouver

The British Columbia Literals met in Vancouver for a two day convention with about four hundred delegates. They adopted a lean platform and pledged to contest the provincial election, aiming to expose the current administration’s methods and inform the public. Officers elected include Honorary President Sir Wilfrid Laurier and President H. C. Krewster with an extensive executive slate and delegates listed from Nanaimo Vancouver Island Vancouver New Westminster Victoria Upper Country Chilliwack Matsqui Mt Lehman and others.

British Columbia Vancouver Wilfrid Laurier H. C. Krewster Dr. Kergin J. Deane A. M. Pound C. B E. Campbell H. Shepher Nanaimo H. Fee Vancouver Island Captain Ramsay J. M Weart New Westminster A.B Fraser Geo. Bell Victoria James Murphy M. McDonald Upper Country Ralph Smith G.E. McCrossin F. R. McD Russell B. J. Taylor Chilliwack Cipt. Rameny J. H. Ashwell Gee, Thornton P. W. Crankshaw Andrew Lindell R. A. Henderson A. Cruickshanks Matsqui Messrs. Towlan Jacknun Mt. Lehman

City and Militia clash in league football match

City defeated Militia 2 0 in a Saturday league game amid strong turnout. Maltman opened scoring at 20 minutes, R Orr added late goal. first half 1 0, second half Militia pressed but missed chances.

Militia Maltman R. Orr City City White Bowden Nolems Candlish Raine Taylor Hall Maltman Logan Brown E. Hubble Ker Nicholson D. Orr Insworth Patchell H. Jackson Hubble Chettle J. A. Jackson Houston

Board of Trade Monthly Meeting in Odd Fellows Hall

The Board of Trade meets with Vice President Macken presiding. Members discuss mail delays, ferry subsidies, Indian reserves, road and sewer improvements, and civic beautification. Westminster publicity commissioner E Stuart Wade urges honest, homegrown growth and a united Fraser Valley publicity push.

Board of Trade Odd Fellow'’s W. L. Macken D. KE. Carleton Messrs D. McGillivary T. E. Caskey T. J. Polley E. J. Boucher G. H. W. Ashwell J. Burton J. R. Anderson Carleton C. KE Bckert Sutor F. B. Lyle Waddington Col. Boultbee A. BE McLane D. E. Munn Jeff. Harrison H. T. Goodland Mr. Spicer C. A. Barber H. J. Barber W. R.barge Rosedale Chilliwack Sardis Mail Service Department J. D. Taylor Ae . Supt C. P. R. Telegraphs A. E. McLane John Robinson Samuel Sutor Harrison The Fraser Dominion Spicer J. D. Taylor M. P C. BE. Eckert Watson Elk Creek Co E. Stuart Wade Westminster Wade States British Columbia B. C Mr. Wade Canada United States Fraser Valley Progressive Association

Notable Readings at P B A Meeting Highlights

Sunday gathering featured two addresses by Rev R Marshall of the Baptist church and Rev E J Best of Columbian College. Mr James rendered a lyrical harp piece as attendees enjoyed fine weather. the executive committee was appointed to manage reading rooms donated by G R Ashwell & Son.

Miss Grafton Business College Vancouver J. Armstrong Miss McDonald C. Humphrey Seattle G. P. Chamberlain California Gregory Fred Phillips White Rock Chester Chadsey Chesterleigh W. R. Stevenson H. Stacey Merchants Bank J. R. Flat Calgary Alta J E. Garlick Little Mountain W. Topley Fairfield Island Aura F. Phillips Maitland Majuba Hill P. H. BR. Rimeau Brandon Miss Townsly North Vancouver A C. Wells Eden Bank Farm Sardis Odd Fellow’s Samuel M. Carson Chilliwack A. B. McKenzie G. D. Thornton Puyallup Wash Reg. E. Broadhead Gore Avenue Inlgram R. Marshall The Baptist Church E. J. Best Columbian College James G. R. Ashwell& Son

Street Sweeper Seen Cleaning Chilliwack Streets

Residents report the Chilliwack street sweeper actively clearing debris along main roads. City crews confirm routine operation schedules and urge motorists to avoid parked vehicles during sweeping times.

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L.f.croft Mee Chapman Paul Diablo Bowrda Barnum America P. T. Barnum Opera House Miss Hill McManus Cartage Jara H. Eckert Mra Munro C. E. Eckert M. C. Hall Love Beale Parry McIntosh Mra. Ferguson D. Chadasry Mra. Harrison D. H. McKay C. L. Rovda Mra. Sprout Mra. Cousins Davies Cean Sophia Davies Women’s Institute W. I Poultry Association Cora Ethelwynne Chapman Benj. Chapman Camp Slough Miss Chapman Board OF Trade Monthly Meeting
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