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Newspaper
Chilliwack Free Press
Location
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
8
Fifty dollar reward offered for information leading to recovery of a six year old 1125 pound steer from the Sardis Ranch. The animal has two white hind feet and a CI brand on the left hind leg, plus a Vancouver made saddle and bridle. Contact B.C. Hopco Ltd Sardis BC with any tips.
Take notice that all persons other than registered property owners or agreement holders must file a declaration with the City Clerk by 6 o clock p m October 12 19 12 for the west election of Aldermen for the City of Chilliwack. Forms for transfer to agreement holder available from the City Clerk.
Notice records the mutual dissolution of the partnership General Mevreliuts in Chilliwack Sardis and Atehelitz BC. Debts due to the partnership are to be paid to W A Chambers who will handle all partnership obligations from Chilliwack BC dated September 1912 and witnessed by J H Ashwell.
Public notice indicates the first publication date October 11 1912 for the named matter with filing details recorded by D Be Carleton.
A local voice extols patriotism rooted in pride of home. The statement frames affection for one’s town as a fundamental duty and source of civic virtue.
A compiled list from the Provincial Fair shows Chilliwack valley participants winning across categories. A Hummer led in Roadster two year old class, Mable Sellers won amateur photography, and FE A Ory excelled in white Leghorn breeding among others.
A Huntington resident, now in Chilliwack, travels via Stuntingdon to Pitt River for a bear hunt. He reports chasing a grizzly after leaving his party and notes a night-time encounter with the bear. The hunter claims a possible hit and continues pursuit as he plans to interview upon return.
The Free Press publishes a reader letter from W. S. Forsyth replying to Mr. Chapman. Forsyth defends himself against mud-slinging and states no reply is needed.
The report lists plans for a furnace installation at the Baptist Church and a Sunday evening service at Sixth Avenue Methodist in New Westminster. It also notes Tarvest Thanksgiving sermons in Burnaby, an address at Cheam Methodist Church by Rev. A Roberts, and a Sunday School Rally day with schedule changes for winter. Wesley Troop Boy Scouts announce a Cyril Hayes recital at the Methodist Church with Mayes, a pupil of Prof. Duxbury, and a large anticipated audience.Additional items cover BC apples in New Zealand trade prospects, Vancouver fruit dealers defending home goods, and a moral-spirited quotation on courage and conscience.
A despatch from Oakland reports the chief of police has ordered officers to renew their sense of civic duty with the Athenian oath. The pledge emphasizes not bringing disgrace, defending the city, obeying laws, and inspiring public respect for civic duties.
A compact recap from the Dominion of Canada’s weekly press section covering national events, political notes, and cultural highlights. Names of institutions and places appear with limited dates and succinct summaries to suit the periodical tone.
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