New Advertisements and Notices Mixed Listings
A fragmented 19th century advertisement page lists diverse items including piano brands White Gourlay and J. Barber cough remedy, music teachers, horses for sale, blankets and comforters, rent notices, and various merchants such as Henderson’s and Dienmirk Barton Ging aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JT. McConnell
Gourlay
Y. Halpenny
Gierviith
Silo
J. Barber
A.D. MeKacheri
The
Allen Players
Trenholm
Tadalloy & Co Rent Batate Spechila
LD. Smith Co
Hargaing
Henderson's Denmirk & Barton
Ging Aid
Local notices and visits to Vancouver abound in Fraser Valley
Local items report numerous visits to Vancouver by businessmen like W B Trenholm and C F Smith of Smiths bakery, and notes on residents attending fairs, shipping, and hospitality events. Elderly and family life topics appear with school, church, and missionary plans across Chilliwack, Fairfield Island, and Langley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cof. Smith
Smith's Bakery
Vancouver
Thompson
Winnipeg
Geo. Leary
Fairfield Island
Allen Players to Open at Opera House in Western Canada Style
The Allen Players bring a three night engagement starting Monday October 2 at the Opera House. Miss Verna Felton stars in The Christian with new scenery and their own baggage car. Repertoire includes The Spoilers Lion and The Mouse Christopher Junior Sappho and The Second in Command. Tickets on sale at Alf Whites Music Store. patrons urged to buy early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Players
Opera House
Hall Cains
Beat
Canada
Verna Felton
Allen
the Lion
The
Mouse
Christopher Junior
Sappho
Alf White
Killing Grouse Out of Season Fine Notice
Hugh Teskey of Vedder River was fined 20 dollars and costs by Magistrate Pelly at the Court House for unlawful possession of a grave on 1 Sept. 18. The magistrate warned that breaches of the Game Laws will be severely dealt with to protect grouse during the close season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh ‘Teskey
Vedder River
Pelly
A Sore Finger and Potatoes Prompt a Lesson in Chilliwack
A peculiar garden mishap leaves Chis Parker the Clothier with a torn nail on his third finger after he tried to lift a stubborn potato log in his garden. The episode serves as a humorous reminder to favor proper tools when praising Chilliwack Valley produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis
Parker
Hind
Chilliwack Valley
Chilliwack Hospital Auxiliary Aids Fair Refreshment Tent
The Auxiliary earned 200 from the fair ground refreshment tent with 88.00 tag money raised by a group of young women led by Miss J. Marsden and Miss Marguerite Thomas. Ada Coote Frances Whitworth Grice Jolson Miss Knight Miss Bell and others aided. The group credits the Agricultural Society for good accommodations and thanks donors and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Marsden
Marguerite Thomas Head
Ada Coote
Frances Whitworth
Grice Jolson
Miss Knight
Miss Bell
Land Waddington
Dorothy Henderson
Agricultural Society
Denmark Burton store improves with new silent files
Denmark and Burton heirs to James Munro move office to the rear to make room for three silent files. The front portion gains electric lighting with two 150 and two 60 cabidle power lights. The firm expands stock of hardware and attracts patrons through progressive methods and courteous service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark & Burton
James Munro
City in Darkness Across Southern British Columbia
For over ninety minutes Tuesday night a major BC Electric power turbine failed in Lake Buntzen causing a blackout across Vancouver New Westminster Chilliwack and surrounding regions. A replacement dynamo overheated the switch leaving only four 3000 horsepower machines in operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
New Westminster
Chilliwack
British Columbia
B.C. E.R. Co
Lake Buntzen
Guess on Gourlay Piano Weight at Mr White's Booth
Six hundred guesses were registered at Alf White's fair booth for the Gourlay Piano weight. The correct weight listed was 6204 pounds and the nearest guess by Mrs James Mercer of Rosedale at 626 pounds won the Victor Gramophone. The range of guesses spanned from 10 to 2480 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. White
James Mercer
Rosedale
White
Cup For Cricketers In Valley Clubs Form
East of New Westminster clubs may compete for a silver cup donated by 8 A Parsons Clothier Chilliwack for the 1912 season. Cricket grows in the Valley and a league may form. Rev AJ B Roberts to attend Kamloops cornerstone and address on The Church of Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Westminster
A. Parsons
Chilliwack
AJ B. Roberts
B.C
The
Methodist Church
New Methodist Church
Kamloops
Chilliwack Fair celebrates thirty ninth year despite rain
The Chilliwack Agricultural Society's thirty ninth fair drew 1700 entries across cattle, sheep, swine and horticulture. Judges praised fruit and vegetable displays while special exhibitors from East Chilliwack showcased peatland produce and local planing mills. The event featured dairy work and crafts as volunteers served meals and conducted a successful tag campaign for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilliwick
Valle the
Free Press Inn
Prairies
Goodland
Vancouver
Victoria Exhibition
Chilliwack Valley
J.T. Maynard
Guernsey
Bunford Bros. A. C. Well & Son
Lincolns
Teecesters
Messrs. Copeland Bros
East Chilliwack
Horse Races Today Open Free for All Trot Card
Readers observe a busy horse racing card featuring free for all trot events including half mile heats two in three names listed. Multiple drivers and ponies compete across mile heats and running races with open heats and dash events highlighted.
Trot and Pace Races Feature in Local Meet at Rosin I
A fragmented entry lists multiple horses and riders in trot and pace events at Rosin I, including 1 mile heats and 2 heat formats. Names such as Jordon Evans, T. A. Morris, and Lady Mirthtal appear alongside race types and distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jingles
Sinile Heatai
Byron Lace
Rt. Stitson
Mahle Hat Hui Gest Nelly Wilka
T. A. Morris
Rosin I
Sterson
Dixter
Heit
Dolan
Montana J. Planner
O'Neil
JA Evans
Gal Nivells
Erna
Josephine Daye Sani
Athletic Events Results Across Age Groups
Under fourteen events show D Roach and G Dickie leading in sprints and jumps with D Roach winning the quarter mile and long jump, while Newby and Jackson post top finishes in older brackets. Open events feature Roach and Dickie in the mile and relay races with Newby and Evans in throwing and running events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. Dickie
F. Malsoni
D. Roach
G. Dickie
B. Real
Newbyrle
A. Jackson
W. Honaton
O. Evans
Houston
Newby
J. Parker
D. Roaet I
Hutehewon
Coote
Prize list for Chilliwack horse show draws many entries
A detailed catalog of classes at the Chilliwack horse show lists priz es for draft horses stallions mares colts and foals with many entries led by J A Evans A Blanchfeld and J Nation. Special prizes honor best farm team best local bred driving mare and saddle horse among others with donated trophies and cash awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Evans
A. Evans
J A Evan
A. BE Willis
J. G. Blanchfeld
A. EB. Witla
A. EB. W
J. A Evans
D. Greyell
A. EB. Willis
Bank of Vancouver
Chilliwack
J. A. Evana
Oes of Vancouver
Chilliwacker
A. Ey General
Harnexa
Jno Snider
John English
A. BE. Willa
T. G. Finkecote
T. Maynard
Douglas
John Hepburn
Gein
D. Barrow
Hepburn
Jas. Coulthart
A. M
A. H. Mercer
A. TL. Siler
H. Tis
Jax. Coulthart
T. G Kingscote
D. Larter
Chas, Dolman
A.C. Hummer
Jas Bowman
J. T. Hanchtle
Arc Demas
J. J. Wilkinson
J. Wilkinson
Jas. Nowman
A. ©. Hummer
J. H. Wilkinson
A. J. Traverse
Jas Towman
J. M. Miller
Chilliwack New
J. T
J. T. Wilkinson
J.B McConnell
Vancouver
A. R Douglas
Mesera Rockwell & Te
Chilliwark
J. A. Snider
Merchants Tank of Canada
Witherel
McLaughlin
Chilliwack Implement & Produce Cot
T. Wilkinson
Gurney Foundry Co
Hoo Gervan
Chas. Dolman
Meaars Storey & Campbell
H. If Hervan
Theat
Chas
Dolman
Brush
Hest
Harhesa
Ti Webb
Bag
Vale
Heed
Tottay
Shetland
J. Harbor
Chillwatkers I
J.T. Maynard
Shortihoman Meadlurriwdy Tull and Champion Cow Display
An livestock show notes entries for a 2 year old and up cattle class at a fair. Highlights include a champion cow named Diplo and a heifer group with various ages and breeds. Details mention judge preferences and continuation on the title batt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carly
Ike
Peltir
Petra
Horta
Sears
Sunday School Rally Day at Methodist Church
A Sunday school rally at the Methodist church featured Manuel W at Hive, Miss Knight on piano, and Mr. G. H. W. as superintendent. The program included hymns, a Bible lesson, recitations, and reports from officers. attention was given to moral guidance and an upcoming Scout program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel W
Sele
Miss Knight
G. H.W. Heavisie
Rey Marcel Wane
Postop
Maritsien Wis
Winnie Parker
Gladys Simpeon
Murnog Choir
Willerton
Day
Haa
For Bible Clase
Chas Parker
Ernest Trethewey
Lawley
Methodist Church to Erect New Sunday School Building
Trustees announce plans to build a new Sunday School facility on the church lot. The design includes a large auditorium, a young men's parlor, a social hall, and a modern kitchen to support socials and banquets. Plans await fine weather for winter occupancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
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Local and District
L. F. Croft
Mee
W. B. Trenholm
Istic
Polley
Barber's
Mind Hoyle
W. OB. Trenholm
Mrs. G. 2. Chamberlain
Ontario Points
Hlh
Gervan
Abbotaford Fair
W. Ogilvie
B. C. Electric Railway
W.G. Lillie
Cash Grocery
Byron Barker
D. R. McLennan
Empress Hotel
J. A. Hamilton
Merchantile Trust Co
E. Duthie
Bank of Montreal
Victoria
W B. Saunders
Harrison House
J. 8. Hill
Daisy Leary
Manitoba
John Leary
W. R. Stevenson
E. B. Hall
Princton
B. C
Mr. Hall
Chas. Parker
Staunton
Valley
Gov. Leary
Fairfield Taland
Mrs. Leary
East
Ireland
Leary
Canadian Immigration Department
Langley
B.C. Elevtrie
J. Manning
Red Deer
Merchants Bank of Canada
G. 8. Harrison
Misa Clara Davison
Alberta
Edmonton
Princess Ave
Miss Davison
Free Press
Westminster Street
Chad Kerr
Stillwater
Mr. Kerr
John Maynard
Yale Road
Prairie Central
Kitchen
Potter’s Field
Peers
Three Linker
Presbyterian Sunday Schools
Cook’s Presbyterian Church
R. J. Douglas
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
G. E. Hartwell
Chentu
West China
Hartwell
China
China That Mr. Hartwell
Missionary Fund
League
Sir Andrew Fraser
John R. Mott
Canon Gould
H. K. Caskey
Jas. Ryrie
Chilliwack Hospital
Watsat
W.E. Scott
Minster
Mr. Scott
EB. French
Toms Bros
Austin Myres
Chas. Hutcheson Co
Valley Real Estate
Chipman
Chapman
Chilliwack Feed Co
Mr. Elliott
H. Reid
Tidy
Smith
F. Wilanco
Spencer
A. Leslie Coote
Horatio Webb
HE. T. Goodland
Lil Wilson
G.T. Thornton
J. Bailey
TW. Walker
J. T. Maynard
HW. WI. Gervan
Ashwell
T.E. Caskey
C. Hutcheson
W. Knight
J. Hl. Chaplan
Meale
Doling
Tad Gest
Fora Montana W.d, Pluamer Dorris McAnley
WB. Pattinson Jr
Stetwnne Wilks
T. A. Norris
Dace C, Smith
Bill Miner
Dundas Williamette
A.C. Hammer
W. B. Pattinson
Hanmar
Trixie
JA. Evans
Dick C. Newby
T. Neil Materiis
Carlos F. Enaworth
Roane
Jordon Evans
Nowell
Prize Laist
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