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Newspaper
Hedley Gazette
Location
Hadley, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
1
Hedley Rifle Association held a match Friday with eight competitors though ten were required. Several players did not fire, wind and light were poor, and conditions were difficult but E. D. Boeing won the medal with 36 sols and L. C. W. Rolls retained the cup with a high aggregate.
Report notes thorough Nickel Plate examination and interest in securing 160 inches of water in Ashnola Creek as a favorable omen. If negotiations succeed the water stake could back a power supply for Hedley and bridge deficits from Twenty Mile with low cost transmission. Holley visit left a favorable impression on the party.
Engineer Anibinn, in charge of a V. V. & Ey survey party, reports satisfactory progress between the Skagit and Cedar Flat on a direct route to Hope. The route is easy in grade and potentially low in cost. Previously the western slope was seen as the main hurdle, but now the eastern slope appears the more doubtful challenge, though favorable prospects remain.
Mr. WJ Manery reported in town last week on the difficulty of securing one teacher for the assisted school authorized by Mr Shatford. Temporary quarters are ready and the school will begin as soon as a teacher is obtained.
The Similkameen riding portrait shows M P P J W Shatford visiting settlements to assess needs and explain road expenditures. The era's challenges include vast mileage, costly maintenance, and debates over new roads. The piece notes western routes along Rock Creek to Canyon City and the varied progress of the West Fork road, with further details paused to Page Four.
Assignee S. L. Smith convened creditors of Hedley Lumber Company on Friday. J. A. Schubert chaired as orders were given to protect logs in the river while negotiations stalled. Creditors insisted on full payment, prompting a temporary pullback by loggers and the election of inspectors W. F. Revely L. W. Shatford and L. G. MacHattie to oversee asset protection.
A quiet but pretty ceremony was held Monday at Atherton's Corner B C. Miss Maude Elizabeth Bartle daughter of Mr Janes Bartle formerly of Hillton Ont married Mr George Nelson Cochran contractor of this town. Rev R W Hibbert officiated at 8 80 o clock. The bride wore white and carried roses. She was given away by her father with Mr T Atherton as escort. Immediate relatives attended and a wedding repast followed. They plan to reside in Spokane this winter.
The report states it is practically assured steel will be laid to Molson by the 26th. After completion, road work toward Midway will be handed to the company by the contractors, with timing and a new train service to follow, per strong local authority.
Hedley residents express regret as Mr and Mrs Burritt plan a temporary departure due to Mrs Burritt’s health and slow rail service. Locals appreciate the couple’s many warm friendships formed during their stay.
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