28 giug 1890 anni - Salmon Arm

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The property where Dutch Charlie’s was situated before it was closed down by provincial police, was squatted upon by William Wallace who
then sold it to Charles McGuire for $1500. This was the first city subdivision. A road was built from the valley near the present day
Sheltered Workshop to the CPR station. The cost was $500 and wages for the workers were $2.00/day for a ten-hour day.
First fruit trees were ordered from Minnesota.
Methodist Church holds first regular church services.
The population of the district was estimated to be about 200 people.
First school was established at Hedgeman’s Corner. Miss F. Goodrich was the teacher.

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