Shown above is the Templeton home at 1213 Barclay Street. Former Mayor William Templeton had died the previous day, Sunday January 16, 1898.
This transcript was made in 2022 by Transcribimus volunteer Joanne McCormick.
Illustration: COV Archives SGN 1080.1
[Mayor William Templeton’s home at 1213 Barclay Street]
Source: COV Archives Series 31
Volume 8 page 123 only
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City Council Minutes – Vancouver January 17th 1898
The Council met on Monday January 17th 1898
Present: Aldermen Painter, Townley, McQueen, Neelands, McPhaiden, Brown, W.S. MacDonald, D.G. McDonald and Bethune.
Moved by Alderman McQueen; Seconded by Alderman Townley
That Alderman Brown be appointed Chairman. Carried.
The minutes of last meeting were read and adopted.
Moved by Alderman McQueen; Seconded by Alderman Neelands
That the Mayor and Council decides a Vote of Condolence to the widow and children of the late Mayor Templeton and that the Council and City Officials attend his funeral in a body and that a letter of condolence be drafted and forwarded to his widow. Carried.
Moved by Alderman McQueen; Seconded by Alderman Painter
That the Council rise. Carried.
