den Observe VOLUME VII. DRYDEN, Ontario, August 13th, 1926 No. XI. SALE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE At the Residence of Mr DON. BEVERIDGE FRIDAY AUGUST 20th, 1926. At 2.30 p.m. D. BEVERIDGE, Proprietor J. V. JOHNSTON, Auctioneer. Standing Field Crop Cempetition. The Judges in the Standing Field Crop competition will be here and inspect the crops August the 14th. L. D. MOROSNICK, Barrister, Solicitor, 208 Confederation Life Building, Winnipeg, Man. Tele- phone A-1345. WABIGOON-CONTACT BAY GOLD MINES LTD (No personal liability). By-law changing the head office of the Company. (Bylaw No. 4) 1t is hereby enacted as By-law No. 4 of Wabigoon-Contact Bay Gold Mines Limited (No Personal Liability) that the Head Office of the Company be and it is hereby changed from the Town of Dryden, in the Province of Ontario, to the City of Toronto in the said Prov- ince of Ontario. Witness the corporate seal of Wabi- goon-Contact Bay Gold Mines Limited (No personal liability) attested by the signatures of the proper officers in that behalf, this 50th day of July, 1926. ROBERT WACHMAN, President. J. H. F. BOWMAN, Secretary-Treasurer. 1, J. H. F. Bowman, hereby certify that the above is a true copy of Bylaw Number 4 of Wabigoon-Contact Bay Gold Mines Limited (No Personal Lia- bility) passed by the directors of the said Company on the 16th day of July 1926, and duly confirmed at a special general meeting of the shareholders of the said Company called for consider- ing the same and held on the 30th day of July, 1926. J. H. F. BOWMAN, : Secretary-Treasurer. SOLVE YOUR HEATING TROUBLES. CY La Now is the time to have your Furnace Overhauled and put in Perfect Order for Next Winter. ; by A Practical Man. Have your Eave Troughing re- paired, and save the foundation of your building. S. RYDER Phone, No. 4 Dryden, Ont. When considering Life Insurance, I will be very glad to advise you as to type of policies and those most suitable for your need. By saving a couple of dollars a week now, you may prevent much suffering and distress later on. Insure now, to- morrow may be too late. A. J LOCK --Real Estate and Insurance.-- Issuer of Hunting and Trapping Licences Office Phone, No. 20 Ht ur home is @ necessi which can bent ba secured with for yo Sta J. E. GIBSox : Agent, Bryden Personal Mr and Mrs Dougald Kennedy re- turned to Dryden, after an extended trip east. J. Bullwer, Oxdrift, was a visitor to Dryden this week. Mrs A. Henderson, of Eagle River, and Miss Rosie Gardiner were visitors bere Monday. Mrs Thos. Colliss and Miss Chrissie returned home after an enjoyable holi- day in the west. Mr H. C. McWilliams and Mr G. A. Crane, of Keewatin, who were the guests of Mrs Geo. Ruete, took in the Minnitaki Dance Friday evening. Rex Gates has returned home, after spending several months in the western provinces. Myr and Mrs M. J. Crosier, Oxdrift, were among those who visited Dryden Monday. Jack Skillen has annual summer vacation. He will spend some time with his parents in Fort William and also visit friends in Bapyskasng before returning to Dry- en. Arthur Rhodes, accompanied by his mother, Mrs W. Rhodes, took in the Lig Kiddies Day held by Kenora Elks last week. ) Mr and Mrs Andrews and family returned from an extended holiday in the States. A. Wilson, on his 'way west from Detroit, spent a couple of days in Dry- den this week. Mrs D. Cummings and Miss Sarah, of Tanawonga, N.Y., are the guests of her sister, Mrs A. Evans. Mrs F. W. Warren and children, of Moose Jaw, Sask., are spending a holi- day with her mother, Mrs Quirk, and cther relatives. Mrs Peter Heenan, Kenora, was the guest of Mr and Mrs M. S. Campbell over the week-end. Mrs Jewett has returned to Dryden after a visit to Winnipeg. Mr and Mrs Shannon returned to Kenora Sunday, after a short holiday in Dryden, the guests of Mr and Mrs R. Wigle. Prov. Constable Hake paid a visit to Osaquan over the week-end. Mr and Mrs Short and family have arrived from Detroit to settle on a farm at Dyinent, Ont. A. D. George, the Conservative Can- didate, slarts his political tour of this district in the immediate future. Jack Irmie, Minnitaki, was in town Monday. ! The - Dominion Express at Dryden: unloaded 4100 pounds of baggage for the Chautaqua on Monday. Bob McMonagle, of the Square "P" staff, is enjoying his vacation this weelk. J. H. Allen, Quibell, was in town Tuesday. Miss Francis Foulis left Wednesday to visit friends and reltaives in Winni- per gor a couple of weeks. William = Higgins, Dyment, was a welcome visitor to Dryden Tuesday. Roy Parrott, of the Parrott Boat 'Works, Kenora, was a business visitor to Dryden this week. Mrs Tuckey, Oxdrift, was in town Tuesday. H. Jenson. the well-known violin maker from Dyment, spent a few days in town this week. Mrs C. Merrill, Wabigoon, spent a day in town this week. Miss Olive Newton, from Chicago, is spending a vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm. Newton, north of Dryden. Nurse Morrow, of Winnipeg, has been the guest of Mr and Mrs E. Pat- terson. Mrs Geo. Ruete veturned home after spending a holiday in Keewatin, camp- ing at Clearwater Bay. Hugh McKinnon, of Kenora, was a visitor to Dryden last week. Mr and Mrs Weare, Minnitaki, were visitors to Dryden Monday. Mrs Pidgeon was a visitor from Wabigoon Monday. Mrs Hansen and Mrs Christiansen, Keewatin, are speding a holiday in Dryden, the guests of Mr and Mrs O. M. Nymark. Mr and Mrs A. J. Clempson left on a two weeks cruise of the Great Lakes. Miss Bessie Harris left to visit re- latives at Sturgeon Falls, Ont. : H. Humphreys and K. S. LeBaron, of the Dryden Paper Company, were business visitors to the Head of the Lakes early this week. Paul Hansen, Dyment, was a visitor io Dryden Tuesday. Mrs W. Rhodes, Miss Marguerite Evans, and iMss Dickie Cummings are away cn a short visit to Winnipeg. Miss I. Fvler and Miss Titz, of Waldhof, were visitors to Dryden Wed- nesday. p Mr and Mrs David Murray have re- started on his {turned to their home in Medicine Hat, after visiting in Dryden for some time, as the guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Murray. y : Dr Henry, of Ignacce, was a visitor to Dryden Wednesday. Miss J. Bass, Fort William, is the guest of Mrs C. H. Wright. G. Gangloff, Waldhof, was in town Wednesday. B. Levinson, Kenora, was a busi- ness visitor to town this week. O. Martin, Kenora, is a visitor to Dryden to-day. Mrs Uquart and two sons, of Winni- peg, are the guests of Mr and Mrs W. D.' Dickson. Mrs M. Bell, of Hartney, Man, is visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs Blake, in Dryden. Paul Kennedy from the west is spending a holiday in Dryden with his sisters and brother, Dougald. BORN--On August 6th, 1926, at Lake- side, Kenora, to Mr and Mrs H. 'Thompson, a daughter (Mary Marg- are). Organized AN organization meeting of the Liberal-Farmer-Labor party was held in Dryden Town Hall, on Tuesday evening. The surround- ing Municipalities were well rep- resented, it was quite apparent that the utmost harmony exists between the representatives of these parties. A District Executive was form- ed which included one or more from every polling point, while a central executive was named, con- sisting mostly of Dryden citizens, who will have immediate control and supervision of the campaign of Mr Peter Heenan throughout this district. .. It is understood that committee rooms have been secured, and that Mr Heenan's campaign will be in full swing within the near future. Aged and Respected Resident Passes-- The sudden death of Mr E. I. Buch- anan occurred on Wednesday morning of this week. = Mr Buchanan, who has resided in Dryden with his son, Ben, for over a year was in his usual good health when he arose in the morning and shortly after breakfast laid down to rest and quietly passed away. The late Mz Buchanan was born near Whit- by, Ont., 76 years ago, and up till last year wag a resident of Carnduff, Sask. for about twenty-three years. His wife predeceased him several years ago and his body will be taken to Carnduff, for internment, his son Archie of Dryden, accompanying the body. Besides his {wo sons Archie and Ben in Dryden, twe daughters and two sons in Saskatchewan survive him Mrs T. Martin who died in Dryden about four years ago was also a daughter. Funeral service in Dryden United Church was conducted by Rev. H. A. Rivers, on Thursday morning at eleven o'clock. Dryden Resident Killed by Train-- A very sad accident occurred at Mec- Dougal Miils, just east of Sioux Look- out, when Allan Story was instantly killed by a west-bound passenger train on the C. N. R. Mr Story, who resided on a farm rorth of here, was well known, and the sympathy of the whole community goes out to his bereaved wife and family. *® Meets with painful Accident-- While playing tennis out at Edye's last week, S. Bartlett, town electrician had the misfortune to step on a rusty nail. The nail went through the foot quite a distance, and Mr Bartlett has been suffering considerable pain. He is now able to be out on crutches. Everyone hopes to see Sid back on the job soon. Why Not?-- A lady who hadn't visited Dryden this week for the first time in ten years was heard to remark: "Well there is cne thing about the town that hasn't changed any and that is the side- walks, they are the same as they were when I left" Sunday School Picnic-- St. Luke's Sunday School Picnic will be held at Thunder Lake, on Thursday afternoon, August 19th. Cars wilt leave the Church about One thirty. Dryden District Brass Band--' At a meeting of the Dryden and Waldhof Brass Bands held a few days ago, it was decided to amalgamate, under the name of "Dryden District Brass Band. Owing to the fact that each band had a surplus or a shortage of some special instruments, amalgamation was the best. This means that the District will now have a real good band, instead of the two organizations. During the winter months, each band will work separately, as it would not be con- venient to meet while the roads are blocked. In the summer they will play together, and have planned a series of open air concerts throughout this district. The following officers were elected : Randmaster---J. Cross, Eagle River; Assistant Bandmaster--K. S. LeBaron Dryden Secretary--Sid Wright Directors--Hans Kellberg, Waldhof; F. Orr, Dryden. On Tuesday night the band made the trip to Waldhof for practice, and were also measured for their new uniforms by A. Berrey and F. Foulis. They hope to have the uniforms by Labour Day. Chautagua Week-- Chautaqua ¢pened in Dryden with a record attendance of over 600 people. The large crowd was delighted with the three-act play Mollusc presented by. the Mohan players. Thursdays afternoon and evening performance presented by the McFar- ren Artists, assisted by John Duxbury, a noted english recitalist, was an ex- cellent programme. Bill Richardson is anxious for the re- turn of his Airdale dog, which was lost this week. The dog who answers to the name of Bob, is about one year old and has a short tail. Anyone knowing his whereabouts (the dog), please communicate with the Dryden Hotel. {Dryden district who To Start Paper Box Dear Mr Editor: I left Dryden in the early part of January last, as things in general were exceedingly quiet in all lines, and nioney apparently had almost gone out of circulation. and there seemed no likelihood in the then near future for a betterment of conditions for the East amongst other things to endeavour to interest outside capital in Dryden Gold Mining operations, especially on the "Cleaveland Gold Mining Co.," and the "Dryden Gold Mining Company's" properties, also in the establishment of some light manufacturing enter- prises in the town. It seems however, that Dryden was not the only town that needed per- manent industries for the employment of its people, and the capitalists were besieged with applications from cities, towns and villages, all.the alluring local advantages, from one might say, the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans. These capitalists, and capital finding hrokerage concerns in Toronto, stated that they preferred investing their funds in establishing large industrial plants in the larger cities of Ontario and Quebec for many, many very material reasons, chiefly the saving o: freight charges on raw material, the centralization of all markets for their cutput, as well as the products of other factories, and also the increase in the values of their plants and holdings, a< well as the land and buildings in the immediate neighbourhood of these plants. Seeing that efforts for the introduc- tion of eastern capital for the estab- lishment of Dryden industrial enter- prises were for the time being at least likely to prove futile, I began to enquire into the ways and means by which the village of Fergus, Welling- ton County, Ontario, the place I went to from Dryden, had gained its only too apparent state of prosperity, as I had conducted a law office with the late Judge XKead, some twenty-three years before in a village some fourteen miles distant from Fergus, and had regularly attended sittings of the Court at Fergus for some years, and at the time I left that district to go west, the village of Fergus was very, very aick, with slight indications of its re- covery in the years to come, and the conditions were so bad at that time in Fergus, and in practically the greater part of Wellington County that those people who could do so migrated to the west, and some of them to Dryden and the district surrounding the town, some of these former residents of Well- ington County are still with us here, The land conditions of the greater part of Wellington Counuty are prac- tically identical with those prevailing in. the Dryden district, and farming conditions are such that the farmers with few exceptions here and there have long since abonded the idea of raising grain for the market, and only raise sufficient for feed purposes, ant keep major parts of their farm lands as pasture for their herds of cattle and sheep, for which they have a ready market at all times at profitable prices. Dairy products are also in steady demand at good prices, and these form nc inconsiderable part of the yearly revenue of the farms. This might interest the farmers of the are similarly placed as far as the land conditions go with their Lrother agriculturists of Wellington County, and it is possible that buyers for shipping produce com- mission merchants as well as cattle, sheep and wool buyers might find i to their advantage to make regular trips to the Dryden district farms at set periods should the farmers of the Dryden district emulate the practice of their brother agriculturists of Welling- ton County. It is thus only too obvious that the permanent betterment of the condition of Dryden district farmers must be brought about by the energies and tact of these farmers themselves and that no gmount of government road work, be it great or small, will in any measure contribute to the success of their farms, and the desirability and increased values of same. One item of importance in the farmers budget is fuel. The Welling- ton County farms with very few ex- ceptions, and these far apart, have any wood or timber left upon them, and the farmers have to use coal at a cost of from $15 to $18 per ton, and in ad- dition haul it from the nearest coal yard. These farmers also have to purchase all lumber they require for building and repair purposes from the nearest lumber yard at high prices. The Dryden farmer has the advantage over the Wellington County farmer in as much that he has abundant fire and wood for his cwn use, and for sale, in addition he can cut timber, logs, ties, and pulpwood off his own land and oif the public lands close to his own hold- ings upcn payment of small dues to the Province of Ontario. Now whal applies to the future suc- cess of the Dryden district farmers in no lesser degree is applicable to the permanent success and prosperity of the Town of Dryden. The town itself as a town cerporation has done every- thing that was possible to create modern living conditions for the towns- people, but it is powerless to provide employment for the people who cannot find employment at Dryden's main and only industry of any importance. There fore in manufacturing industries of a nature especially adapted to the' ve- sources of the town and district, and which could find 2 ready and perman- (Cont'd on page 3.) Baseball The Giants invaded Wabigoon on Saturday night last, and came home with the clover 9-0. The score by all n.eans says it was a one sided game. Hoth teams fought it out from start to finish, with the pitchers doing their utmost. But the real point is one got air-tight support and the other fair. Anderson pitched, as he the only one the Giants have, holding the Lake View boys at his mercy, and feeding them everything he had, speed, control and curves, which the Wabigoon's tailed to connect with, and he aiso re- ceived perlect support. B. McTavish on first was a star; M. McTavish was aiso one; hicCormick was good; Jack- son came in for his share; Davis and Adams in the field also gave a good account of themelves, as also a new piayer, an old-time centre fieldre, gave good support; O. Anderson played a periect game behind the bat. The Lake View boys put up some real fights, but for a few errors it would have keen a perfect game, Miller pitched great ball, fanning quite a few, also getting good support irom Scoity Foote, who caught. C. Gummerson on 1sy, H. Miller on 2nd, Harrison on 2rd, were right on. Pont- on, Graham, and Smoky, were all over the field. 'the Wabigoon boys all hit the ball, but could not manage to get home. Graham being the only one to reach third. The Tigers and Giants clashed on Tuesday night, and aiter an uphill bbattle, the figers defeated them by the score u-E. The 'ligers put up one of the best ball games seen in Dryden this year-- even when behind they kept at it. Berry, an all-star 1stbaseman, enter ed the box for the Tigers, having a fair amount of speed and control. Also working himself out of some nice tight places, and receiving good support irom Adair, who caught everything in sight. Taylor on 1st was a star; Ted Curley on 2nd, after letting a few go by came right down and played a perfect game; Beddome on 3rd, also nade one or two errors, but covered them up at the last with brilliant play- ing; Hay on short was all over, mak- ing sure of a line drive, by a five foot jump pulling it down to earth before any damage was done. McKay in left field, Foot in right, and Swanson centre blocked everything that came their way. The Giants had an all-star team, the. best they have ever had yet. The Clover own boys played the best brand of ball throughout the evening. Ted Anderson pitched, and only for a little loose playing in the 5th would have been another story. QO, Anderson receiving Lchind the bat, and having a perfect 'veg' to 2nd. B. MeccTavih on 1st played the same steady game; M. McTavizh on 2nd let a few slip, but pulled himself together before it was too late; Jacksc:: on 3rd is improv- ing every day, giving a good account of himself; McCormick on short, played well, only for a few errors. Davis, Adams and Latimer, in the field, covered nearly every inch of it. Umpires----Duncan & Nicholson. MINNITAKI--A special service was Lield here on Sunday, August first, in the Anglican Church, when Cannon l.ofthouse, of Kenora preached, assist- ed by Eagle River Incumbent. Close io one hundred persons were present, and there wags special singing by the children, led by Mrs W. W. Howell at the organ. The proceeds of the collection, which amounted to $16.00, will go towards purchasing a bible for every child of school age in the Minnitaki District. On Friday evening g dance was held in the schoolhouse, the proceeds of which will go towards prizes for the school fair. There was a large atten- dance from outside points, and good music supplied by J. Maloney, Kelso, of Dryden; P. Launder, and A. Philbrook. A dainty supper was served about eleven-thirty. Waldhof Celebrates. WALDHOF, ' Ontario, August 12th-- The Waldkof people celebrated one of their big victories on Saturday last, August 7th, by opening the new Co- operative store. The weather was most wondertul for the oceasion and it is most difficult to estimate the crowd that came from all over the district, and even further to congratu- late the Wwaldhof people for their success. : At one o'clock the Dryden District Band opened with a march and kept it going. Sports did not go as ap- nounced, because thre were two ball games 1nstead of one and at five o'cloci lunch was served, which was taken in with good appetites by all. ~ Mr Lothar Kuler, President of the the Waldhof Farmers' Co-operative Club Limited, spoke a few words of hearty welcome to the many visitors and introduced the speakers as follow: My P. J. Schoonenberg, the Secretary, gave a shore report about the growing ct the business. Starting out with a capital of 25¢ or half a dollar, and atter fourteen years tnosg settlers had been able to ve of real service to the community and to erect a building which will oc tiie pride of the whole community, and a glowing example for the outside. 'Lhe next speaker was Dr Dingwall, of Dryden, he told the people that he was very much surprised. Of course Le zaew Waldhof for so many years, and thanked them: for the kind co-operation vuey had shown in the past, and ex- pected they would continue to co-oper- ate with the rest of the district, espec- ially in regards to the Creamery, and the Red Cross Hospital and last but not least, he hoped we would soon see the day that this whole district would be working together as one organized kody. Mr J. P. Earngey, Kenora, thanked the people of Waldhof for their kind invitation and congratulated them with the progress. "Surely this very ex- ample shows what people can do by sound business and honest manage- ment," he said. : Alfred Pitt, Dryden told the people he had inspected the new store from every corner, and even had seen the cellar, and that he was much impres- sed with whav he had seen. It shows that directors and people are really co- operating. In closing he hoped that in. another fourteen years the Waldhof people would put Eaton's out of busi- ness. Mr L. Euler then thanked all the speakers for their knd remarks, and hoped that we would find the same spirit which we have here to-day. After the speakers finished, the "Fresh men" Orchestra jumped right at the job and young and old went to the dance. The music was snappy, so were the uniforms of the Orchestra. Peter Heenan was unable to be present, being called to Ottawa, but his place was ably filled by Mrs Heen- an wwho spent the day with us. 'Waldhof certainly can look back to this day with satisfaction, and may it be able to keep going in the same Spootion, and do a little better next ime. Ra DIRECTORS OF WALDHOF FARM- ERS CO-OPERATIVE CLUB LTD. wish to thank everyone who helped so generously to make the seventh August a day never to be forgotten. L. EULER, President; E. G. SPRENG, vice-President. R. BEYER, H. APPLE, A, TITZ1 Directors Oxdrift Old-timer Passes-- The death occurred on Thursday morning, August 12th, 1926, of Mrs Turner, of Oxdrift. The funeral service will be held at the family resi- dence on Saturday afternoon, August 14th, at Two o'clock. Men be in perfect condition when can procure any domestic or keep it for your convenience. pipe made. FOR REAL SATISFACTION --try-- DRYDEN PHARMAYC DO you know that we are very exacting as to the condi- tion of Tobacco Cigars and Cigarettes, so that they may you buy. A special Humi- dor case is the secret whereby we can retain the proper degree of moisture in your smokes. Nothing is so disagreeable, as to find your tobacco so dry that it powders in your pouch, or cigarettes that you lose a large portion of each cigarette in the package. We carry all the well-known brands, or if you wish imported brand for you, and We also have a large assortment of Pipes, at all prices, including the well-known "Kola Bryer," the best dollar BAT ti