& ie {Sa oe Lo. Died Bd thin psig BREAN Ar rh ea ABE Baily da 3 1 3 r 4 Eos THEE DRYDEN OBSSERVEK wie Lg ath © obey et re <k > THE Square P Sto re ster ---- -- ee eee eee eer rere ALFRED PITT DRYDEN, Ont. AR CE CC CS LC {I I SD DA OSEAN (-S-()- TOR S- GEES O- GEE OE O- CIED- OCIS CE -IEY W I CA IO RI) TEN CA a AR @ 3 OGRE (EEO ED GED OE THE SYLVAN GLADES OF THE WABIGOON DISTRICT. -- 9 " (The Wabigoon Star, April 1903) Now that a determined effort is be- ing put fordward to secure settlement of the unoccupied townshlp lands a- round Wabigoon, it may be well to draw attention to the advantages of this section of New Ontario over the seemingly more bountiful plains of the far west with their rapid tran- sition from wild prairie to cultivated fields. i : Such rapidity appeals to many peo- ple, but there are some who prefer to forge along less quickly and carve a home and domain out of nature's picture land; the bush, with spacious parks thronged with deer, sheltered valleys, rolling hills, streams of ever changing mood, winding slowly through grassy meadows and reedy banks, the home of the mallard and quail, or dashing and sparkling over boulder strewn rapids; never ceasing "springs of pure sweet water that well up from the cool depths of mother earth, and congregate in the ice hewn "hollows of the older days, as the crys- tal haunts of the troutand whitefish. To such the variegated lands of New Ontario will appeal, with their priceless boons of interminable wood- lands and never failing water supply, in addition to the fertile soil, which needs but turning to the sun to be as productive as any in the same latitude east or west. To the average human mind, however, scenery and nature be it ever so profuse, will not alone be sufficient. Something more substantial is needed to meet the pressing de- mands of everyday life, and in the bush land there is ample scope for en- terprize of every kind with the add- | itional advantage of a practically un- exploited field. ; At the same time the light side of life should not be neglected, and among the chief attractions of this district are the outdoor pleasures so easily obtainable, Lakes and rivers appeal to the lovers of aquatic sport, canoeing, rowing, sailing, fishing and swimming; the woods to the hunter, trapper and botanist; while those with a taste for mineralogy or geology the prevailing formation, offers probably the most interesting | absolutely free from stone, save in There are few localities which offer such inducements to the settler. With a little hard work, some capital, and a strict attention to the farm, more money can be made, summer and winter alike, by a4 man and his stock, than in the east or west, the local far- mer. being protected from ruinous competition by the freight charges, to which competing points on either side are subject. : Hay should be the staple crop.] Grasses and clovers seem indigenous to the soil, thriving in every locality and under every condition of soil. abundantly. From two to four tons per acre is a sure yield, with never a spoiled crop. Drouth, as known in the dry spots of earth, is not ex- perienced here; the grass is green the summer through, with ever recurring crops, in spite of winter's icy grip, which is more a blessing than a curse, breaking up the fall plowing soil, holding the moisture in underground reserves, yielding it little by little as the season wears on. With proper cultivation prolific crops of any kind of root or grain suitable to this lat- itude can be raised, as is proved by the land already under cultivation in the neighborhood. The cost of placing the soil under cultivation is not great. In every section the native growth alternates Letween heavy timber and light brush and there are many acres cleanable at the rate of almost an acre a day, and providing tillable fields from which the producer can live, while clearing the heavier timbered land. This provides | another source of revenue--in cordwood--for which a ready market exists, locally or in Winnipeg. Twenty-five cords per acre is a moderate estimate. There are patches of woodland that, having escaped the latep fives, will give con- siderably move. The tap soil is generally clay loam of varying depth over clay subsoil, the very shadow of the ridges. In the valleys and creek beds vegetable mould exists, often to a great depth, raising garden produce in.great abun- dance when tilled. There are very few really bad swamps. Most 'are drainable with area on the continent, and the oldest known. Almost every hobby and pastime can be indulged in to the « heart's. content, without interference, - in this free atmosphere untrammelled by overbearing tyrannical lendlordi®n or vested interest. ah The transportation difficulty is overcome by the central position of Wabigoon, the shipping point for the manitou district, picturesquely placeil on the lake shore, with navigable waters, east, west and south, and steamboats making regular trips to the end of the government road stretching between the two water- Ways. : slight ditches, and when so treated will give a yield commensurate with the labor expended. On the whole the surface of the country is undulating and traversed by rocky ridges thatwwill afford the sheep pasture, stock shelter and tim- her reserves of the future, in no wise inconvenient, but useful and ornamen- tal, breaking the tame monotony that would otherwise tend to depress, and when the valleys surrounding are de- nuded and under tillage, will stand out bold and beautiful, crowned with crag and weod--striking controsts to the green and golden areas of cultive- tion.--J. D. AARON. BY virtue of a Warrant issued under 18th day of March, 1921, and to me upon the lands hereinafter described due thereon, that pursuant to the Assessment Act, Sheriff's Office in the Town of Kenora to sell by Public Auction so much of Lot Con Ac. Taxes Costs Total 6-789 7 N% 6 2 160 17.42 2058 20.00 N% 10 2 160 17.42 2.58 20.00 N% 6 1 148 16.12 2.56 16.87 Si 5. 2 206 19.72 Z.64 22.36 S% 10 5 160 17.42 2.58 20.00 Nl 5 5 146 24.44 2.76 87.20 Ni 4 4 160 21.8% 2.70 24.51 Mining Location-- H.W. 163 83 574 240 8.14 Townsite Lot Blk. Area Taxes Costs Total 1-2-3-4-5 116x25 17.88 2.59 20.47 | 1-23-45 pb 6-7-8-9 8 115x25 17.95 2.60 20.55 , 18-19 DD 20.5 ac. 27.29 2:83 80.12 {1-2 5 115x26 3.99 240 6.39 1 9-10 5 115x25 8.99 2.40 6.89 | 2425 5 115x25 3.99 240 6.39 21 28-29 5 115x25 3.99 2.40 6.39 | 1-2 © 6 115x25 3.99 2.40 . 6.39 5-6 6 .115x25 8.99 240 6.39 | 24-25 6 115x265 3.99 240 6.58 ¥ 28-20 6 115x256 3.99 240 6.39 2: 9-10-11 6 115x25 5.97 240 8.37 § Wl 107 115x12%4 1.32 240 3.72 A! 18-19 5 115x25 1.70 240 = 410 KENORA, Ont., April 26th, 1921, ; oa pe Say fp ont SI PRE TING Sheriff's Sale of Lands PROVINCE OF ONTARIO DISTRICT OF KENORA, TO WIT : Treasurer of Unica Schocl Section No. 1 of the Townships of Southworth 'and Hartman, and the Seal of the said School Section, bearing date the together with all the costs incurred, I hereby give netice August A.D. 1921, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the for the payment of the said arrears and arrears and charges shall have beem sooner paid. Township ef.. Hartman : Township ef Southwerth the hands of the Chairman and directed commanding me to levy for the arrears of Taxes respectively I shall on Thursday the 4th day of forenoon, at the enora, proceed as may be necessary thereon, unless such n the Di BR gtr charges Name and Address of Owne Pat. D. M. Anderson, Toronto Pat. Jas. Attwood, Winnipeg Pat. W. T. Shields, London, Eng. Pat. W. T. Shields, London, Eng. Pat. W. F. Babcock, Dundas, Ont. Unpat. E. Lawrence, Osaquan, Ont, Pat. Ww. T. Shields, London, Eng. 'Pat. W. Bruce, Winnipeg of Dinorwic Name and Address of Owner Pat. A. J. Bannerman, Winnipeg, Man. Pat. A.J. Bannerman, Winnipeg. Pat. Do., do. Pat. Do., do. ' Pat. Do., de. Pat. Do., do. Pat. * Do., do. Pat. Do., do. Pat. Do., do. Pat. Do., do. Pat. " Do., do. Pat. Do., do. Pat. |. Do., do. Pat. Name unknown. JOHN W. HUMBLE, No country produces better or more | OXDRIFT CLUB meets on the FIRST FRIDAY of the month in the Schoolhouse at 8 p.m. W. W. HOWELL, Secretary EERTIEIR WAINWRIGHT CLUB meet: in the School at 8 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. R. D- COATES, Secretary. en dee EAGLE RIVER CLUB meets second Saturday of each month, at 8 p.m. ALEX. TURNER, Secy. WALDHOF CLUB meets First Saturday of every month in the Schoolhouse, at 8 o'clock E. GREUN, Secretary. ---- and U. F. W. O. meet on the second Saturday of each month in the schoolhouse at 8 p.m. Mrs R. A. REID, Sec U.F.W.O. WABIGOON CLUB meets first Saturday of every month, at 8 p. m.. in the Schoolroom. : VICTOR NORDRUM, Secy. errr BEDWORTH CLUB meets the last Saturday of every month at 8 p.m. Visitors from fraternal clubs are heartily welcome. W. E. BICKNELL, Secretary. VAN HORNE CLUB 'meets every third Saturday in the Town- ship Hall, Dryden, at 8 p.m. CHAS. NORGATE, Secy. Nn Dryden I.odge No 172 .0.0.F. a at bi Town Hol every First and Third Monday at 8 oclsek A. J. Clempson, N. G., D. M. Kentws, Recording Sec, Visiting brethren cordially invited R. Sweeney General Blacksmith Wood Worker Dryden - Ont e204 00000006 200000000 0000% TRIST & CHARLEBOIS 2 Dryden Livery, Transfer and Exchange Bara CRORE Lid J BEEBE TOHEALDE DRYDEN ONT. PPVPRGL. [BRIE BOG wy od = S90 VIVVDOVLTISOOICPOS a GLENGOLAND CLUB U.F.O.: 2 EVANS The Popular Candy Shep. CONFECTIONERY, FRUIT ; BREAD ; SOFT DRINKS. TOBACCO. This little Store, so conveniently situated, and whose service is so cheerfully given, is becoming the favorite shopping place of those of our citizens who live in the upper pertion of the Town. Opposite the Tewn Hall: ) [ 0 L Dryden Lodge No. 1694 --4- J. 1d. meets the first Wednesday f each month at 8 p.m in the Town Hall. Visiting brethren cordially avited. H. REHILL, Rec. Sec. J. E. HARRIS, W.M. International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulohite and Paper Ml Workens Dryden Lodge No. 1053 Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday each month, at 7.30, in the Mill Hall, J. HL. HILLY, F. RUSSELL, Pres. Rec. Sec. Golden Star Lodge : No 484 ; Re ATS AM OR Vleets in the Masonic Hall, Dryden the Second luesday of each mont" Visitors cordially invited. Rev. ROBT. WILSON, W.M. A. E. BERREY, Secy. [l.E. GIBSON," NOTARY PUBLIC CONVEYANCER, &c. AGENT FOR Hoyal Fire Insurance Company, DRYDEN . ONTARIO H. A. C. MACHIN Barrister, Solicitor, '&e. IMPERIAL BANK BLOCK M. J. CROSIER General Merchant, OXDRIFT, Ont, dealer in . Dry Goods Groceries Boots and Shoes Hardware and Farm Produce Agent for Yorkshire Insurance Company Frost & Wood and : Cockshutt Implements R. H. PRONGER, Notary Public Conveyancer, Etec. BRYDEN . oNT % 2 This well-known Hotel Sheriff of District of Kenora. en Hotel C. O. SELF, Proprietor sy ) is still furnishing the excellent service for which it is noted. The dining room accommodation is of the best, being unexcelled for courtesy and service. a