Turnback Tuesday says hello to Stephen L. Hedges.
In the 1870s, Hedges started out as a stage driver until opening up his own delivery business, Hedges Express, at 197 Main St., Derby/Birmingham, at the corner of Main and Minerva Streets. His business transported packages and ran errands from Derby to New Haven.
In 1890, Hedges decided to try his hand as a salesman for Derby Beef Co. and then in 1893 as manager of Peoples Market on Elizabeth Street. In 1895, he moved to New Haven.
This advertisement was listed in the 1888 City of Derby Directory.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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