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In 1905, Mr. T.G. Bell wanted to build a liquor - serving hotel, but prohibitionists in Enderby were against it. To acquire a permit to build a hotel which served liquor, an applicant had to apply to the local licensing commissioners and a petition had to be signed by at least two - thirds of the lot owners and their wives. Enderby was not a drinking town, but people hesitated to sign the petition.

Another reason the people hesitated to sign the petition was because Mr. Bell would put about 7-10 thousand dollars into the hotel and Mr. McAllister was thinking about building a $20,00 hotel.

After a lengthy letter to the editor on April 18 the hotel was built and 5 months later Bell joined partnership with Mr. P. Murphy and the hotel, complete with bar, was changed to the King Edward Hotel.

Scott Campbell, Robi Sault, Richard Purnell
ALF School 1989