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" Gonoou's Goon Gus»: It thWQUEBEC CAN SAVE YOU MONEY RG, a, gun Auut"hiUEs henna-Iv. holiday (are. gin you a 2l-day I." with lhpovon permitted, "I! ROYAL BANK or CANADA Ptoyttrmmd. Moll. tt a momorohlo wttAMed vacation In Canada" "Down in)!" " Ontario St. S. u tae may.“ 'tsis, In ‘ " nu MN 4% "s "'m. 'M' ttrwsctv-se tsis) CC7- "no POI " IODAYI PAYS to ADVERTISE in The CHRONICLE ll“. Mon-ulna which may be used te? pub chase implements, cquxpmcnt, machinery; to improve farm homes and buildings; for electrification, etc. Up to "o0o.oo may be obtained for periods of one, two or more years. Rate is only " simple Interest. EFFECTIVE Jon. M to Soplomlur inclusive You can ohm save money by "placing outdated mammal: machinery or by Improving ¥out home and bulldmgs bi. ore they are rundown. Your Royal Bank Manager is the man to see about FARM IMPROVEMENT LOANS (ust or "soar-hc musmmoua. . - - Jug!» EVQ§ fr'ff S r',' ® 30 YEAR “II:>\TX:~:\\ ANNIVERSARY, GORDON'S GOOD GLASSES THIS YEAR MARKS ITS 30TH YEAR OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF WATERLOO COUNTY. DURING THE PAST 30 YEARS WE HAVE MADE MANY FRIENDS AND THESE FRIENDS HAVE TOLD OTHERS OF OUR WORK. YES, WHILE WATERLOO COUNTY CELEBRATES ITS ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY, GORDON'S GOOD GLASSES THIS YEAR MARK: IT: BEST WISHES TO WATERLOO COUNTY ON ITS CENTENNIAL l on 91. yaw 1 From the small clearing made lwith the first strokes ot Erb's axe f has been evolved the present city, which its residents are proud to call their home, This gradual pro- wess of development has consumed lover 100 years in its accomplish- ‘ment. Step by step it has ad- vanced, and like the growing of I? tlee was,.hatdly perceptible. It is the result of ioFkiGiGGea by hardy pioneers, making for Where the wheels of commerce now turn in their remitting round, where broad and well kept streets are flanked by busy mercantile establishments, where the stately residence and grassy lawns are bright evidences of peace, pros- perity and plenty, was then a dreary waste of cedar swamp, un- inviting in appearance. ditBeult of access and of doubtful utility. I Living among daily scenes of commercial activity, social privi- leges, and in the enjoyment of every day progress, it is naturally difficult for the younger genera- tion to visualize the city site " i.h appeared when Abraham Erb first beheld it in the year 180th l Waterloo Founded in 1806 by Abraham Erb Sporting beard: and hold“; bowler and - t Incl, no" Waterloo County Column posed hr to "watch the My» u ugh KITCHINII People SEE BETTER The erection of a saw and grist mill tr Abraham Erb in 1816 mark the beginning of Water. 100's industrial history. but at that time no thoufht was entertained beyond mnu acturing for the.lo- cal demand. However, it was not until the Mies that the spirit of manufacturing enterprise began to assert itse t and lay the foun- dation for the TE,',',":'?." indus- trial era which tot owed. In 1851 Jacob Bricker, imbued with the neers of one hundred yen; ago were largely treg,', on physi- cal energy an muscular {one and to the unstinted exercise of these hardy virtues in the initia- tory step of settlement is due the prosperity of what is now one at the most thriving cities in the Dominion. themselves a home in the wilder- nas. As they succeeded, others, atrracted by the beacon of suc- cess, followed in their wake. Thus the 1mg; 'ttlf,"',',",' new and rosper . succeedmi yen groan!!! its failures, ita trid and its triumphs, tgerT,'g"i',tit and pllgck prrmil. l The pio- For - INDUSTRIAL - "S2er-e-er-eer-e labor procunbl f'l 'A’IILOO m 'AM cool" 'NteMrM, - I. q The founding of Waterloo County will be marked by a six-thy historic spectacle "The Trail of the Conestoga" held at Waterloo Park. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, June 30- July 6. The wagon is expected to arrive back in Waterloo in time to open the ftrst night's show, June 30, thus recreating the arrival of the Conestoga: in Waterloo County over 100 year: . To commemorate the coming of the first Pennsylvania settlers into Waterloo County, today one of the wealthiest sections of Ontario, the Waterloo County Centennial Com- mittee has arranged a similar trek. This covered wagon built In 1',ttrrtt1Pin In 1797 and driven to Ontario by one of the earliest (my. of new": k retraeUk "ttk-Air-Ge-r" Gi hum trail from Uneeter lo Waterloo County. . Satisfied with the rich farm land they sent for friends residing in Pennsylvania. These came try the same route known in history " the "Tron of the Conestoga". History records that it took most parties six weeks to complete the IMO-mile trek from Pennsylvania to Waterloo County. q . . . The story of the extraordinary difficulties mastered by the pioneers in crossing the Allegheny Mountains and the Nisan River with heavily laden teams is part of the fahu- lous history that is Americau. . The trip was one of hardships and endurance but with the indominitabie spirit of the early pioneers they pressed on through wilderness and swamps finally arriving in 11 section of Ontario which is now known as Waterloo County. to Canada. About the middle of the century Waterloo became the home of two flourishing breweries. The first of these was originated by Hespeler & Randall in 1857. Short}; after Randall's brother-in-law, illiam Roosioined the partnership, Jo- seph . Seagram was engaged to look after the business) while Hespeler made a visit to Europe, The enterprising Seagram soon obtained sutBeieitt capital to pur- chase the partnership which he renamed Seagram and Roos. The: idistillery expanded under favor‘ able management and soon be- came known as one ot the largest in Canada. Mr. Seam-am also es- tablished the famous Seagrain Thoroughbred Stable tor whichi Waterloo is recognized through-1 out Canada. Lllualll‘ I an Another breweri of consider-11mm marke able [me was eats lished in 1865 railway ant by David Kuntz, who organized impetus, , the forerunner of the present Cur- and opemm ling Breweries. Bricks were hand distribution . In 1798 a group of fearless Pennsylvania Dutch farmers unicrtogk a long and hazardous trek by Conestoga wagon On an- - A second foundry and machine shop was started by Buehler & Snider who after conducting it for a short time, sold it to Mr. J. Morningstar, who in turn disposed of the business to Abs. Merner, and it was during his manage- ment that the establishment was absorbed by the present Water- loo It,tet",gipt Company. ro- prietors of world famous sl'u',t shine Ltd. 'digg',', are, trom which his 'B- ublis ment suffered several times. The business was extended and enlarged at various times and was the nucleus ot the present Canada Cabinet and Furniture Company, Kitchener. The manufacture of furniture, for which Waterloo has now be- come famous, was inaugurated by Mathias Wegenast, who opened what was then called a cabinet factory, producing various lines of household furniture. Mr. Wege- nast did a good trade, but experi- enced . a_ number of reverses In tMS Hellman & Weber, who; had previously purchased a large tract of the Snider property, put: up what was then considered a) In? steam saw mill with a 68-) Itf 'g of 15.000 feet per day. city the whole ot this output} was consumed by local demind/ very little being shipped to out-', side points owing to the absence of adequate transportation facili-’ ties. lcelved in the otsdi/rGtTorTor%ViiiirGrriiiir, "a "K "Phe".'"'"" ( . ' man ere il - (rowan: needs of the settlement, rated in the {areserft‘ Ems established a foundry and ma- screwerles at King and William chine shop (or the manufacture of) intersections. The plant was "rieultural Implements then ip',tpmalgamated as the Carling demand. The business grew, and Kuntz breweries in 1936 when was finally absorbed with otherfarli.rtg's foresook their large large concerns. ‘London plant to move to a more In IMS Hothnan & Weber, who, favorable location in Jfaterloo. had previously purchased a large' Some time Inter the dustrllery was tract of the Snider property, i/tUte/ly, organized as Cerhng Brew- up what want then considered a _ erles Ltd,, a name which it retains large steam saw mill with a ',.,,Ctodar en,thu.si?am, of " enterprise can. The Trail of the Conestoga mks-Inter Transportation was always: marred by a lack of railroad tit-l tributed to a subborn Bridgeport) Mennonite, who refused to sell) land rights to the Grand Trunk; Railway who then decided to pass1 the main line $,'ioN' Kitchener (Berlin). However " 3, 1877 saw an $10,000 amement between the municipality of Waterloo and the OTB. whereby the cursor» tion agreed to buy the rig t of way from Berlin to Waterloo, pur- l chasing a site for station jr'jiiitiitj, This marked the advent of they railway and gave the town new‘ impetus, stimulating enterprise _ and opening the doors to wider“ As the years rolled on the march of industrial progress kept ace. Men endowed with shrewd il'dilids' capabilities and gifted with prophetic vision invested their capital in the establishment of such industries the products of which commanded a ready mar- ket and thus From an obscure hamlet the place grew to the dig- nit of a manufacturing centre. am; assuming the famed title "Hartford of Canada", Dominion Lite, Waterloo Mutual Fire, North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire, Economical Mutual and Equitable Life, have spread Waterloo's name far and wide as an insurance centre. The establishment of numerous insurance companies have be- stowed on Waterloo the title "Hartford of Canada". LongLes- Pblt1slted 1trqts of: Mutual ite, The following year saw the commencement of the Globe Fur- niture Company in Waterloo which established reputation tor quality with products installed in every Canadian province, the US., South Atrictfand the West Indies. Another well-established Brm, Snyder's Limited, has continued to serve Canada and other coun- "is? for many years. _ 1888 marked the opening of A. Bauer & Company. a felt manu- tftPs centre. Established by Aloyes auer in that year, it was incorporated in 1917 as the pres- ent Bauer's Limited. yytnut.tetur.ed by the esgblisher - TRANSPORTATION - 191:. n the Liberal policies in encourage- by outside wealth, industries mul- terloo is well situated, located as s kept ment of manufacturers were in- tiplied, and now in every civilized it is in the centre ot Western Ort, hrewd augurated by municipal authori. country of the globe is found the tario and in the heart of the finest Sifted} ties and supported by the people. ( products of Waterloo factories. ttttty"" district in the pro- 'pglen1icccui capital was supplemented As a manufacturing city Wa- vmce. m c For USED FURNITURE, See us at For NEW FURNITURE, it's . . "0llll [OCATIONS SAVE YOU MONEY” Waterloo County Homes for Bullllas Bros. Ptoee Matt Bridge Tallies Prsst Cords As a souvenir ot the Centennial take home attractive Pennsylvania Dutch cards to your friends; or place mats, a recipe book or score pads tor clever entertaining. ' Waterloo County ON us 100th Anniversary (lMli813]it WATERLOO COUNTY CENTENNIAL June 30 to July 5 _ Ha ts thr HAVE BEEN SUPPLYING‘ FINE FURNITURE The Trail of the Conestoga our whole army " the Card Counter - King Street Main Floor I Telephone 3-3031 King & Queen Sts. - Kitchener for special Pennsylvania Dutch Dinners GRILL ROOM every night next wool: at tt p.m. l? Years (corner King tad Queen Streets, Kitchener! Tse o "' 39e and 9Se All roads lead to the at Wotuloo " rk All roads lead to awutseft.ite tse At Noon TO 56 JOSEPH ST., KITCHENS! Everyday Cords loci” look 92 ONTARIO ST. SOUTH r Cords ”.50 I no. or tge and 2tte out for 43 Years and Service leity $1.50