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Pioneers - J.P. Hawkinson
J. P. "Jake" Hawkinson had been in the north most of his life and
was involved
in numerous business ventures.
From a cook in mining and railway camps, to
cafe, bakery and
confectionery owner.
Finally he built the Stewart Steam Laundry.
Another of his ventures was
Jake's Cafe, situated at the eastern end of the King Edward
Hotel.
Originally the Exchange Grill, this location had been the site of
Stewart's stock
exchange in 1910.
Tall and stately, with well-trimmed goatee, Jake was
conscientious, ready with good advice if asked, and always willing to
help someone
out of his difficulties.
Jake married a widow with two children, Yvonne and Buddy,
and eventually had two daughters of his own, Joyce and Juanita.
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