28 Jan 1915
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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1915
Page
1
A lively masked ball at Hedley hospital raised funds in 1915, drawing a small Princeton and Keremeos contingent, with a charity supper, dancing until 2 30 and a long list of costumed revelers including clowns, Indians, and various characters. The event featured the Hedley orchestra and praised efforts of many volunteers despite limited attendance.
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The carnival featured several races with winners listed: Potato Rice won the potato race, Hild Townsend and GiACU among top finishers, Bert Boywart and Henry tied for another event, Harald Townsend won the obstacle race, Homer McLean led the relay, and Mins Kirby paired with Homer McLean in the tennis couple race. Freezing water prevented rink flooding Sunday night, affecting the sea’s condition for the event.
Penit Pest Inspector Cunningham warns new experiments show fire blight may reach apple trees through roots and nuts. Pathologists say blight could attack roots and trunks if unchecked, raising fears for orchards once believed resistant.
Saturday afternoon a small blaze damaged the residence of Mr George Stevens near the river. Firefighters from the mill and town arrived quickly, and five people were safely removed within minutes. The fire occurred near hydrants but caused little damage. the house, owned by S A Schubert, was not insured.
Project notes show a gap in the Princeton to Osprey line grading as a phase of the valley railway work. Start of construction is anticipated on the Wincith Princess cap with Copper Mountain identified as a key site in the near term.
Druggist P. M. Dillespio touts a glycerine tonic Adlyestskun, saying one spoonful relieves constipation and gas instantly. He claims it cleanses both bowels, aids appendicitis cases, and is easy to take, while urging caution for readers.
The Commission on Redistribution led by Justice Morrison and Justice Macdonald has completed its report and submitted it to the Government. It will be examined as a basis for redrawing representation, including city and provincial district changes, in light of the Guid Peak or northern districts opened by the provincial election. Public discussion and decisions will follow in the legislature.
The BoE schedules a revised timetable for the Kettle Valley Railway Beltish division. Regular service will route via Spence's Bridge to connect with an eastbound transcontinental from Vancouver and westbound trains in the evening. Increased travel expected due to exposition bookings and new scenic attractions.
Bathurst resident Mr. Joseph Gruhn notes February will again have no full moon, a rarity last seen in 1880. The Timepiece issue suggests February 1880 had two full moons and predicts the next occurrence will be 2,800,000 years hence.
Temperature readings for the week ending December 26 1914 are listed with daily highs and lows. Observations cover multiple days, noting barometer readings and general atmospheric conditions across locations recorded in the tabulation.
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