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October the same year due to a dispute over town funds, stating "I regret very much that this simple affair has assumed such a disgraceful form had to be fought out in the manner".
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Edmonton Cricket Club, Edmonton Curling Club, Edmonton Gas and Oil Company and as director of the Edmonton Building and Investment Company.
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in 1882 and, shortly after arriving, became active in the local community. He was elected as
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