02 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
1
Father Jan of St. Mary's Church cautions Catholic trades unions and members against socialism. He argues the party promotes dangerous doctrines that threaten family life private property and religion if not checked.
J J Marks and Paul Brodhagen planned an ambitious stamp mill project with Harry Swan, hauling machinery from Keremeos to the Golden Zone. The site near Hedley will gain a V V BE track connection and the Twenty mile road, bringing the mine within a mile of transport. A five stamp mill, a 400 foot hoist, and a Cameron sinking pin were purchased, with development to resume as supplies arrive and the mill slated to operate by mid June.
Preparations underway for Grd Balth on Easter Monday April 20 with the Hedley Miners and Mill Union arranging the event. Committees meet to finalize arrangements and ensure the altar is ready for a significant gathering.
The Great Northern Railway discontinued Sunday passenger service across the S F and N division including the V V and E extension serving the upper country up to Kercheos. United rail workers pushed the move arguing very light Sunday patronage and frequent four to five day weeks for staff.
Hedley and Pretton united congregations meeting to call John Thiur barn Gonn besserted as minister. Rev A H Cameron presided, A Meghan and L G Mac Hate spoke for Princeton, signing the call in the presence of the moderator. This marks the first Presbyterian congregation organized in Similkameen.
On Tuesday night the Welby stage failed to arrive in Hedley and D. J. Tonis delivered the mail instead. For six decades Welby kept a faithful Tuesday night service to Molloy, praised for reliable rigs and careful deliveries with no serious mishaps in all weather conditions.
Minister Aylesworth aligns with Alcorn on many points while urging same day voting. The House reviews five measures amending Dominion Elections law including funding disclosure, nonresident voting bans, polling information, and stricter penalties with parliamentary support from Mr. Bergeron and Mr. Alcorn, aiming for unified reforms.
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