A Volume V. 'Dryden, Ont, June 6th 1924 258 Pianos Remington » Typewriters ~MNANS Bold by: -- Douglas Lane ost Office Building) Semi-ready"' Piprsique Eppe ailoving; Wl EVERYMAN'S COAT. Single-breasted 3-button Sack. T. PROUDFOOT's Suede Stick Cleaners and Powders for all colours of Suede Shoes Nu- Woy, 2-in-1, Snow White, Canvas Dressing at H WILLARD'S _ Boot and Harness Store. i often this 3 is e story of proper Ro by tite Alfie Insurance policy in THE HOME INSURANCE COMPANY protects against financidl loss Represented by 1. E.GIBSON, ting. Will Open up the Country THOSE who for one reason or another make it their practice to' become ac- quainted with.the sentiments of north- western Ontario, all agree that the question that most engrosses the in- terest of settlers in every direction is the need of roads to open the country. This sentiment was crystallized in November 1919, at a great meeting in Dryden of delegates from every part of western Ontario--from Port Arthur and Fort William to Kenora, as well as representatives from the city of Winnipeg and the Manitoba Govern- ment. The Central Canada Highways and Colonization Association was the outcome of that meeting, and Mayor Pitt of Dryden was elected President. Since then the trans-Canada idea has been kept in the foreground by the Association as a definite purpose to be one day realized. By voice and pen, by address and interview, the plan has been persistently urged, opponents and doubters have been won over, till today it looks as if the long-deferred hope has at last become practical. Within the last week the Hon. James Lyons, minister of lands and forests, made a trip of inspection over this territory, visiting Ft William, Dryden, Kenora, personally conducted by F. H. Keefer, secietary of northern develop- ment. In an address to Fort William Rotary Club, as given in the Times- Journal, he outlined the situation as' follows: -- "Coming to the question of roads, the government has an exhaustive plan under way for new roads in Northern Ontario. Completed in three years. The policy of the government is to open up northern Ontario roads as speedily 'as possible. The highway to the Manitoba boundary will be in a direct line from Fort William, and will be completed within three years. It is the intention to make these trunk roads to be fed from other roads coming in from settlements both north and south. Less money will be expen- ded on roads than last year, but it is hoped to build more roads and make them permanent." Among the delegates present were Mayor A. Pitt, of Dryden® Mayor J. Brenchley, Kenora; H. F. McWilliams, Keewatin; Shirley Tuohy and Major, Wilcox, Kenora; R. Rhoades, mayor of Ignace, G. A. Crane of Dryden, and D. L. M'Lean, minister of public works, Winnipeg. : Work in a few Days. To a meeting of those interested in f the Fort William-Winnipeg highway, held in the Xam Club, Fort William, Hon. Jas. Lyons made the assertion that not only would engineers and suz- veyors be on the ground to lay out the route, but that actual work would be commenced within a few days. | The meeting was taken charge of by A. Pitt, Mayor of Dryden; former president of the highway and coloniza- tion association. Douglas L. M'Lean, minister of public works for the pro- vince of Manitoba, outlined progress that has beemrmade between Winnipeg and the Ontario boundary. Mayor Rupert Rhoades, of Ignace, said that they had six miles construe- ted west from Ignace, and that a link of twenty miles was all that was need- ed to reach Dinorwie, from where there was now a good highway as far west 'as Vermillion Bay. Many Homesteads. | - Mayor Pitt added to this that in the territory served by 'the road from Dinorwic to Vermillion Bay there had heen taken up no less than 350 home- steads during the last two years, and the population was multiplying, one doctor having reported ninety new settlers born since last July. Mayor Brenchley of Kenora, and Mr Shirley Murphy of the same town both spoke of the possibilities of their dis- trict, and of the value that a highway north of the Lake of the Woods would be. They favoured a trans-Canada highway all in Canadian territory. The minister of lands and forests closed the meeting. e said that he noticed a wonderful unanimity among | those present in favour of reaching the Manitoba boundary; he wished to | remind them that there would shortly |: be a vote on the O. T: A., and this might make their demand less press- There is, he said, no hope on earth of the road being run by Fort Frances and Rainy River. Engineers advise against that route, and the northerly route is the only feasible one. : Makes definite Pledge. "Not only will engineers be on the | route, but work will be commenced Wabigoon Opens New Hall Wabigoon steps to the front with the announcement that their new Com- munity Hall is completed, and the formal opening will be held Thursday next, the 12th of June. A basket picnic will be held in the afternoon, to which the whole district is invited, when the famous"Waldhof Brass Band under Bandmaster Cross] will *play selections. Peter Heenan was expected too, but unfortunately is obliged to visit Chicago next week in accordance with an earlier engage- ment. Wabigoon is one of the beauty spots of the district, and an ideal place to spend a day, on the splendid grounds and on the lake. With the good road, there should be a large number from Dryden there next Thursday, to help a neighbour community celebrate its progress. A dance will be held in the evening, when the music will again be furnish- ed by the Waldhof Band. Be there, and spend a good time with your best friends. esem-- BY ORDER of Dryden Town Council, citizens are warned to take notice that the following Bylaw must be strictly observed: -- | k "The burning of refuse is forbidden within the Town Limits during the months of June, July and August, except by written permission of the Fire Chief, D. Anderson." i QO rreme Start to Build Creamery-- Construction, of the Creamery at Dryden will begin early next week. A lot of detail had to be arranged, but | the work will now be rushed to com- pletion. This announcement should arouse new ambition among farmers. 000---- Closing down for Two Months-- In spite of every effort of the man- agement to carry om, the temporary shutting down of Dryden Mill has be- come unavoidable, and the mill will not operate for a few weeks. While the big machines are silent and a number of employees are laid off, a staff will be maintained to conduct the necessary business and keep the plant in good shape. The opportunity will also be taken to construct a new roof on one department which will give employment to a limited number of men. The power plant at Wainwright Falls will continue to operate, to fur- nish light and power to the Town and mill. While this must be regarded as a serious matter for the whole com- muuity, it is hoped that operation will be resumed in about two months. In the meantime a few other temporary jobs can be found at this season of the year, and every effort will doubtless be made to forward other, industrial acti- vities, such as the waterworks system, and the shut-down should prove less disastrous: than it would. have been during the winter months. Naturally the Company may be ex- pected to use every means to shorten the period of non-production, to keep its organization intact and protect its business interests. ------000---- The C.P.R., ever alert to develop- ments, have built a new loading plat- 'orm at Dryden, which will come in handy for the farmers who are buying more cows in readiness for the new Creamery. TOWN OF DRYDEN NOTICE OF BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Dryden intend passing a by-law to close that portion of Queen Street, lying between the river and the C.P.R. crossing and south of the C.P.R. right-of-way, and to lease the same for a term of twenty-one years to the Dryden Clover Belt Creamery Company.' Any person who who claims that this land will be prejudically affected by the bylaw shall apply to the Council to be heard in the matter, within one month from the date hereof. Dated at Dryden this 4th day of June 1924. J. E. GIBSON, Clerk. within a few days." He asked that those who advocated this road would recollect that there are many other districts, all asking for road construc- tion. Were not this so, it might be possible to complete the road spoken of in a year, but their efforts had to be dispersed among many programmes of road construction, so that three years would elapse before this high- way was through. The Draw Gourlay Hutchison, one of our old- timers, is visiting his brother John. Joe Russell, Keewatin, is visiting his parents here. Miss Ivy Pronger holiday to Winnipeg: Mrs Fleming and daughter Jessie left for Detroit Thursday morning. D. W. Scott is spending a holiday in the east, around "Toronto. Laurel Plotts left for Monipng last Monday. Mrs Colleen, Wabigoon, had a busy day in Dryden Tuesday. Pete Nymark was down from Ken- ora over the weekend. is way on a Kenneth Wilson is slowly recovering ° after his serious illness. Mrs McGonegal, Oxdrift, spent Mon- day in town. KE. Betts, Wabigoon, was a visitor to Dryden last Saturday. Jim Burgess, Ignace, spent Sunday in town. ; {Mrs"L. Stone, Ignace, made a win to Dryden Monday. Mr and Mrs Martin, Jr, from the ! west, are visiting Mr and Mrs Herb Martin. A. R. Hutchison, Kenora, spent the weekend here, taking in the Whist Drive of the Institute. D. Lane is occupying his new office on Whyte Street back of Pitt's butcher shop. Miss Olga Erickson, Kenora, spent the weekend at Sandy Beach wth her parents. ; Rev. J. M. Beaton is in Owen Sound attending the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. J. D. Smart has the distinction of conducting the fizst service ever held in the Rice Lake district last Sunday. Hangs Kellberg, Waldhof, was show- ing some fine pictures of the wonder- ful foxes he has raised on his farm. Andy Maynard attracted considerable admiration Monday with the grand outfit he started with for Contact Bay mine. He bought a team from Dryden Paper Co., had them fitted with a new set of harness at Willard's, winding up with a Cockshutt wagon from Klose's. When in doubt about the weather, take a peep at the witch in the front window of the "Cbserver." Thanks to the courtesy of a gentleman who lives. upstairs, whose name we are not per-. mitted to mention, our Swiss weather, prophet will warn you of rain. The painters are busy these days. Swan Swanson had a good job done on his house lately, and Coun. Winter- bottom has also had his new .house painted. Pitt's butcher shop appears to advantage in its new goldles, Election of Oeers. The Women's Institute held their Annual Meeting in the Town Hall on Friday last, May 80th, when the fol- lowing officers were elected: -- President--Mrs M. S./ Campbell. 1st Vice-Pres.--Mrs D. G. Dingwall. 2nd Viee-Pres.--Mrs-A. M. Taylor. Sec.-Treas.--Mrs W. J. Wilkenson. There will be a special meeting of the Institute in the Town Hall at 3 p.m., on Thursday June 19th, when Mrs Collins, a sewing demonstration lectu- rer, will address the meeting. All members are particularly re- quested to attend,gend any women and girls over fourteen will be made wel- THE DRYDEN PHARMACY Headquarters for Twink Dyes "HEY WASH AND DYE AT THE SAME TIME. Don't throw away any article of attire because it has faded--use TWINK DYES. WINSOME SOAP--For the complexion, only 10ects. a cake. PLAY MAH-JONG We have some beautiful sets at $8.50 each. MAH-JONG SOAP ..At your next Mah-Jong party, give a bex Mah-Jong Soap it makes an appropiate prise, . We are informed by our patrons that PICARDY CHOCOLATES, CANDY, and PECAN ROLLS are the best yst "Always Fresh Our Developing and Printing is receiving very gemsrous praise frer: Customers who are more than satisfied. Says Archie Ansco--"Cloudy day, Bright day, ANSCO gets them either way." You dons have to be an 100 p.c. judge of light te get good pictures if you use ANSCO FILMS. They fit the light, dull or Peis 1 Qhuchles In fonts you will be able to procure this delishipat make of Candy at the PHARMACY, : / SERVICE~ QuaTIYY. COURTESY Minister of Y.onds Here 14 The Fon. James Lyons, minister of lands and forests, accompanied by F. H. Keefer, eecretary and G. C. Ful- lerton, director of northern develop- ment, reached Dryden Sunday noon on ough's Confectionery Expected for Saturday ; the way. 1in regard to Lis critics, Mr F. Keefer The Famous Hood River Strawberries Special per box 25cC Fresh FRUIT & VEGETABLES For the Week-end. an inspection tour of the district. There was no opportunity to arrange a public meeting. The party had al- ready met the district representatives at Fort William, and were making the most of the visit of the Minister by taking him around the country. M. Bailey in his handsome Bluebird Over- land, with A. G. Crane, met their train at Wabigoon, carrying them v. Dryden COCOANUTS. to Quibell, first-hand information re- ORANGES, APP LES, BANANAS, garding roads, etc. being Boe on LEMONS, GRAPEFRUIT, PINEAPPLES, RHUBARB, NEW POTATOES. NEW CARROTS. NEW BEETS. TOMATOES, RADISH. LEAF LETTUCE GREEN ONIONS During their short stay in Degden they were entertained by Mayor Pitt and other citizens, visiting the site of the new Creamery and other points of interest. Mr Lyons repeated his assur- ances that the Ferguson government } ol RADISH : were planning considerable develop-i Dishot fiom the thottmute ment for this part fo the province, anf} : would encourage settlement by Yor Five bunches for _______ __ 25c. construction and in other ways. CUCUMBERS ! LARGE BING CHERRIES Lowest Market Prices. Keefer Saying Little, Questioned concerning his feelings remarked that if he was saying little he hoped to show before long that he had been working. His aim was to make the district attractive to settlers, « j and there was certainly lots of room. Tell them, he said laughingly, that we are too busy to talk. Mr Keefer was in good spirits, and once more demonstrated his possession # of the truly Napoleonic ability to recall } i come... Lunch will be served. EY va pay \ agement including Lunches put up. %* # A. EAGLE RIVER, Ontario The CASCADE HOTEL at Eagle River, Ont., is now under new man- t, and solicits your patronage. , % #O% % %® 0% MEALS SERVED AT ANY TIME, i SE SE HEE ICE CREAM & SOFT DRINKS, * % % Motorists from Dryden and vicinity Specially Catered To. Gasoline. accurately names and faces of those he a previously met. ; j Our Finishing Work is of the same High Grade that made so good an im- pression during the Snapshot contest. The Service is quick, and you can . depend on the work. ; ' GIVE US A TRIAL. FREE! FREE! FREE! Come along you baseball fans. Get in on our Guessing Contest, and win a fine Baseball Mitt, a Bat or a Ball. Agent for:-- NEILSON'S CHOCOLATES KODAKS & BROWNIES King's Old Country Ginger Beer. Myr G. Fowler, head chemist at the mill for the past four years, is leaving to take charge of the chemistry dept. of a large paper mill at Montreal. So firmly has "Punch" established himself in all circles of this town that he is as much a part of its life as any old-timer. While wishing him every success in his new sphere, there wiil be general regret at his departure from Dryden, where he has become known and esteemed by everybody. HOTEL Sundays. Tables Reserved. HENDERSON. hy y