A J King and 60 Hedley's New Butchers Open Shop
The undersigned opened a shop in the former H H Messenger building and offer a full supply of meats and vegetables.
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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
3
The undersigned opened a shop in the former H H Messenger building and offer a full supply of meats and vegetables.
A Hedley column lists locals and visitors including Reith from Keremeos expected back soon, A L White of Greenwood's death, a Fraser’s ball dance and various town figures such as Dr. McEwen, Dr. Whillans, and Chief Engineer Kennedy. It notes base ball proposals, convalescent travels, and business moves among Hedley residents and nearby towns.
The two week closing rule seems to be followed in Hedley with bars locked and hotelkeepers abiding. No talk of violations has emerged, and the attorney general's department appears ready to cut licenses rather than issue more. The public mood favors enforcing the order to avoid provoking harsher measures.
A long critical note on Hedley knockers who attacked United Wireless Telegraph stock after misreporting in Spokane and Missoula papers. It questions the accuser’s credibility and notes Leland may be misrepresented as the company agent while Parker of Seattle holds the fiscal role. The piece defends the stock as valuable and patent-holding, arguing many claims are exaggerated.
In Hillstore Arizona Edward Benson's wife died after an electric light was turned on. She stepped on a floor section melted by ice creating a short circuit. The incident occurred last night at the Benson ice cream parlor.
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