First Liquor Store opened in Smithers in 1921. New premises were occupied in 1927 and housed the liquor store for 30 years. J.W. Turner was a vendor from 1927 to 1953 and during his 26 years his wit and way with words made him a renowned Bulkley River character whose stories are still related today.
First Liquor store opened in Smithers in 1921. New premises were occupied in 1927 and housed the liquor store for 30 years. J.W. Turner was a vendor from 1927 to 1953 and during his 26 years his wit and way with words made him a renowned Bulkley River character whose stories are still related today.
1 Photograph; b&w; 17 x 11.5 cm
Mrs. Winnifred Coyle and Ellen with Mrs. Davey Scott walking the Aldermere-Telkwa trail. Information written on back of both cards. Notations also written on front of post card. Writing with arrow indicating Ellen Coyle reads "Aldermere's first baby."
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