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THE HAILEYBURIAN _ Vol. 45; No- 19 HAILEYBURY, ONTARIO i THURSDAY, JULY 21st, 1949 Subscription Rate: $2.00 per year Well Known Physician Passes After Iliness of Two Weeks Dr. Rosswell Cameron Lyon Died in Misericordia H6spital on Saturday Last; Veteran of First World War and Had Lived -in Haileybury Since 1925; Haileybury and the district joined on Monday in paying tri- bute to the memory of a beloved physician, when funreal services were held for Dr. Rosswell Cam- eron Lyon, who passed away i Misericordia Hospital on Satur- day, July loth, after an illness ot two weeks. It was on Saturday, july 2nd, that he was stricken and up to less than an hour before he died he was expected to recov- er. Attending physicians believ- ed he had passed the crisis, but the end came at about 1l am., when he passed quietly in his sleep. Dr. Lyon was born at Flower Station, Ont., and spent his early life in Kingston. He was a son of the late Robert and Susan Lyon, weld known residents of that city and was educated in primary and secondary schools there and at Queen's University. Graduating while the first world war was in progress, he enlisted in the Cana- dian Army Medical Corps, serv- ing in both Canada and overseas until the- war ended, when he re- turned with the rank of Captain. Following the war, Dr. Lyon practiced medicine at Chester- ville, Ont., and took a year's post graduate course in New York. He came to Haileybury in 1925 and since then his practice had grown to large proportions, not only in town, but throughout the district. His time was devoted to his pa- tients; he never failed when call- ed upon, day or night, and there are hundreds of people who have kindly memories of associations with him, not only as a physician but as a personal friend. Surviving Dr. Lyon are his widow, the former Edith. Char- lotte Shaw; one daughter, Mar- garet, and one son, Glenn, all at home in Haileybury. There are two brothers, Dr. Benjamin Lyon of Kingston and Stewart Lyon of Detroit, and three sisters, Mrs. Foster of Kingston, Mrs. Larson of Portland, Oregon and Mrs. Fisher of Kelowna, B.C. When the funeral was held on Wide Practice in District Mnday all business places in town were closed out of respect for his memory. The service was held in the United Church, which was filled to the doors, and many were unable to get inside the building. Rev. W. A. Beecroft,a former pastor who had known Dr. Lyon well, came from Wingham and joined W- J. Bingham, Bap- tist Church pastor who is con- ducting the Sunday services this month, in the burial service. Mr. Beecroft spoke feelingly of his association with Dr. Lyon for nine years, during which time he had "cared for our family and we trusted to his skill and friendli- ness." It was a small thing, the speaker said, for he and Mrs. 3eecroft to come for the funeral service of one whose charm and friendship had been highly valued. The community had suffered a grievous loss and many people had suffered a personal loss in the passing of one who at all time exercised the ministry of com- passion. In tribute to Dr. Lyon's.mem- ory, a guard of honor was formed at the church, by twelve nurses and a number of ex-service men, the latter meeting at the Legion hall and marching to the church. The doctor was a past president of the local branch of the Legion, and the flag on the hall was flown at half mast following his death and until after the funeral. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. J. A- H. Joyal; Dr. J. C. A. Craw- ford, C. E. Fleming, D. E. Suther- land, M. E. Whitby and A. H. Cooke; active pallbearers were Judge J. B. Robinson, Wm. Far- mer, Dalton Dean, Chas: Camsell, Con. Vachon and H. H. Moore. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery anda Tong procession of cars followed the cortege through town and past the hos- pital, where the Sisters and staff viewed the solemn procession. Officers of the provincial police were posted along the route of the funeral procession, which was estimated to extend fora distance of a mile. pssessesssesessocossoscsssessssestesesessss 22/24 WATER SPORTS ; te July 27th POSPONED UNTIL AUGUST 10 The Water Sport Day to be held by the Haileybury Rotary Club has been postponed from Wednesday, to Wednesday, August 10th, when the usual program of events will be held at the BEACH, IN THE ZSS3S32333532 S3s3s3s333: THE BOAT AND MOTOR EVENING stetecstecstssscssestsststssniy | WITH THE DRAW FOR Have You Had Your Heating System Cleaned and Checked - POO So it can operate efficiently next Winter? CONLIN BROS. HEATING Department of New Liskeard are now in a position to CLEAN CHIMNEYS AND FURNACES in Haileybury! 65 For further information, Phone Conlin and Hogan 377-A eat q POL PSS SPS SSS EM. HAILEY BURY ALGONQUINS WILL BE GIVEN WELCOME HERE FOR ANNUAL REUNION Plans are well advanced for the big annual reunion of the Algon- quin Regiment, which will be held in Haileybury on July 30 and 31 and August 1, and local residents are preparing to extend a hearty welcome to men of the North's own regiment. The men are ex- pected to come from many parts of Canada and the local company is making all preparations for their entertainment. There will be a certain amount of routine activity, but in the main it will be just a get-together of those who served-so well in the second world war, with perhaps a sprink- ling of older veterans of the first one. Some, of course, had service in both conflicts. While the reunion will be con- fined to those who served with the Algonquins, Haileybur ypeo- ple will be glad to welcome the visitors and will enjoy seeing them have a good time. The town will be at their disposal for the three days. Thos. E. McEwen Dies From Burns After Explosion Kerosene Can Blows Up in Saturating Torches to Fight Army Worms Thomas E. McEwen of Cobalt, former Haileybury resident and ar employee of the Department of Highways, died in Misericordta Hospital early yesterday morning from the effects of burns which he had sustained on Tuesday af- ternoon while engaged in fighting the plague of army worms, on the main highway a mile north of Latchford. A can of coal oil which he was using to saturate torches for the burning of the worm clusters ,exploded in_ his hands, setting fire to teh clothing and the terrible burns he sustain- ed before others working with him could get the fire extinguish- ed proved fatal. With Mr. McEwen on the job were Lucien Ladouceur and Ray- mond Souliere, the latter ason of provincial constable Arthur Sou- liere. They were using torches formed with rags on birch poles about 12 feet long and the one used by young Souliere was burn- ing low when Mr. McEwen told him to let it down and get some more oil. He poured on the oil and just as he lifted the can, the explosion took place... Souliere got his face scorched and his hair singed, but was far eonugh away to escape the greater part of the flames: The two helpers tried to smother the flames, then stripped off the burning clothes, and the injured man was rushed to hos- pital in a truck. Constable Sou- liere was in Cobalt when a doc- tor was called after his son had run to Latchford, and went down to assist in bringing the victim to hospital. Mr. McEwen was 64 years of age and had been in the North Country since 1907. He 1s surviv- ed by his widow, the former Miss Lily Merkley, one daughter, Mrs. G. Laflamme of Ottawa, and one son, Edmond of Woodstock. Funreal services were held in St. James' Church, Cobalt, yes- terday afternoon and the body was taken to his former home in Westport, Ont., for burial: Police Launch Damaged: Returned for Repairs The new launch for the provin- cial police detachment at Tema- gami, shipped from the south last week by transport, was involved in a highway accident near Bar- rie and was damaged to some ex- tent. It was to reach Temagami on Saturday, but had to be sent back to Niagara Falls for repairs. WEEK'S WEATHER Week ending July 20th, 1049 Max. Min. Rhursday 2 =--- 5.0; 257.0 riday..= === = 70.6 57.0 Satundayee === 74.6 50.2 0 620 onday M 58.4 Miesdayee 76.4 63.0 Wednesday ----- 70.0 54.2 Precipitation for week_ 1.15" Max. wind (1 hr.)- 16 m.p.h. Bank Robbery at warder Lake is Chird in North Armed Bandits Captured After Starting Off in Piane Laken by Force ihe robbery of the Imperial Wvank at Larder Lake, on Tuesday atternoon, by two armed bandits, both of whom have since been captured, was the most sensation- ainews of the week. Reports have been spread widely by the daily leewspapers and over the radio, so most people in the district have had at least an outline of the de- ig ds. it was only the third bank tebbery that can be recalled in tac district north of North Bay. One occurred some years ago at Slatachewan and one more re- cently at South Porcupine, and hoth cases resulted in the arrest cf the robbers. In the Larder -Lake robbery, one of the bandits was arrested \:ithin threequarters of an hour according to information given district newspapers yesterday morning by Inspector S. Oliver, head of the provincial police for the district. Members of the force af both Larder Lake and Kirkland Lake took part in the search for the pair, who got away by fore- ig an airplane pilot to show them low to start the plane, owned by Leavens Northern Ltd. and sta- tioned at Larder Lake. The sec- ecd man, who escaped into the bush, was found by a_ posse of civilians assisting the police un- der chief Paul, and provincial con- stable Jolly, at two o'clock yes- terday morning. The men gave their names as Leo Martial and Victor Desmar- ais and their address at Noranda, Que. The amount of money taken fiom the bank had not definitely been stated, but Inspector Oliver said one man had $1,560 and the other $525 when they were sear- cned: The pair had hired a taxi in laizkland Lake, and . when _ near their objective they overpowered the driver, Gioanni Antonizzi, tied him to a tree and later gag- ged him when he started to call for help as they left the scene. After the robbery they drove to to the airport and after forcing the pilot to help them start the plane, taxied along the lake until they wrecked the machine on the rocky shore. They then made off into the bush. Boat Lost in Fire at Temagami Airport Dock A launch owned by H.'S. Shan- non of Toronto, backfired and caught fire while being started at the airport dock at Temagami last Saturday evening. Accord- ing to Glen Simms at the airport, the launch was pushed away from the dock after catching fire, and while drifting in the waters of the lake it burned to the water line and then sank. Cobalt Man Dies Ten Days After W ife's Passing Gets Ten Days at Hard Labor tor Drunk Driving Has Permit Cancelled for Six Months; Only Case at Weekly Court David Andrews Buried in Haileybury Yesterday With Oddfellow Rites Just ten days after the death Charley Moore, a resident of of his wife, David Andrews, old Evanturel township, was senten- resident of Cobalt, passed away ced to 10 days at hard labor, when on Monday, Jifly-18th, while ona lie pleaded guilty to the charge of visit to his Qa Mrs Reg diunken driving in the weekly Dodds of Grmmeig E He hade session of Magistrate Atkinson's eka ae ae olice court here on Friday last. peer eee ue sock 2H re or In addition to the jail sentence, enue aa a i, canine. and he was prohibited from driving a ren Wi, e Agen 4 5 am 2, motor vehicle for six months. : ri * he f Englehar achment July 8th, they had planned t0 go a. the only witness heard. He believers atlas et eet Eel stated he had stopped the accused era. i A on No. 11 highway July 9th, wa ee to th eae Berns found him under the influence of eae Bes nTiRSKeLeotiate cee liquor and with an empty bottle Bini Seo tlandiomen0 cea in the car. Moore did not own + e vehicl he officer said. ago, Mr. Andrews came to Cobalt ae = ' = Y ae e : é in 1914 and had hisyhome there Ten CASE Wasp enon ao CVEPESINCCOEOT many years he heard at the sessoin. Several was employed at the Nipissing other charges had been laid, to all Mine, continuing there as watch- of which the accused entered pleas man after operations ceased some ©! guilty before the court opened years ago, and he was well known and paid their fines. Among them in that community. He was a "ST two charges of failing to member of the Anglican Church Stop at stop streets, with penal- and the LO.O\F, ties of one dollar and costs impos- rie dutteeal wasters eecerca ed. D. B. McPherson, paid $10 and Breas Re eae Sy. costs for failing to produce an es ; ch h 4 service 11 St. ownership permit for his vehiclé, vec a fa oe gies M and D. Blain Moore paid a similar Anan 7 a Sa oO Cobalt amount on a_ speeding count. I ae LO.OF. ae A eR There was also one case of plain ie BS, oF h } acs oor re drunkenness, when the offender ast rites of the Order. Both Mr. Gg... 4 $10 fine. and Mrs. Andrews were we 3 aint F known and highly. respected m Magistrate Atkinson dealt with the community where they had two cases of mentally ill persons, lived for sq many years and held a session of the Juvenile = Court in his chambers, to deal with problems of the Children's Aid Society. N. D. MclIsaac and D. G. Hogan are credited in a Globe and Mail story with discovering the nesting grounds of the great blue heron, on a small island in Macobe Lake, 45 miles west of here. In the second quarter of 1949, fires in Ontario took a death toll of six men, four women and 10 children Injured The army worm plague has reached Were 83 men, 12 women, 18 children. the north and reports from Thornloe district say that crops are being de- stroyed along the route of Highway No. 11, in of those questioned gave excessive the Latchford area. Speed as greatest cause of accidents. In a public opinion poll held by the POWER INTERRUPTION SUNDAY, JULY 24th, 1949 CUSTOMERS IN HAILEYBURY, NORTH COBALT AND NEW LISKEARD PLEASE NOTE THAT AN INTERRUPTION TO POWER WILL TAKE PLACE 6 A.M. TO 7 A.M. ON THE ABOVE DATE. THE HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER COMMISSION OF ONTARIO When approaching through highways,--STOP and WAIT--it always pays Before turning into or crossing a through street or highway, come to a complete stop. Look both ways for on-coming traffic. ONTARIO HW449 DEPARTMENT orf Then proceed with care. GEO. H. DOUCETT, Minister HIGHWAYS -- 8 The pests are also plentiful Department of Highwavs, 41 per cent alg 7