The Ward County independent., 1922-08-03

Too busy to take vacation? Can't
afford to spend the money? Why,
man, you cannot afford not to take
vacation. Don't know where to go?
Let the writer plan a short, delightful
outing for you, one that will take you
away from your business only three
and a half days, and where eight
hours Of motoring over excellent
roads will get you to one of the most
beautiful lakes in the world, Fish
Lake, in the Moose mountains of Sas-
katchewan, 1853 miles almost directly
north from Minot.
The cost? A party of seven, Carl
E. Danielson, Capt. Otto Gross, Guy
F. Humphreys, A. P. Blonde, Benz
Schroeder, James R. Falconer and G..
D. Colcord left Minot at one o'clock
last Thursday afternoon, and returned
Monday night. Every cent of expen-
diture for the outing was accounted
for and it cost each man exactly $3.50.
Cheaper than living at home.
We found the best route north thru
Mohall Sherwood, Carievale, Sask.,
Carnduff, Manor and Carlyle. We
failed to locate Canadian custom
officer near the line, so after reaching
Carnduff, phoned to Custom Officer
Lee at Northgate, who kindly con-
sented to permit the party to proceed
to the lake without entering at
Northgate. Pitched our tents at
Manor that night, thirty miles this
side of the lake and arrived at the
lake early Friday morning. Found
the Is miles of road thru the Noun
tains much improved, and work is be-
ing done on them continually. They
will soon be as good roads as can be
found anywhere.
Upon arriving at the lake, party
was met by H. w. Holquist, one Of
the proprietors Of the We-Non-Cha
summer resort. His partner is F. L..
Argue. Mr.. Holquist assisted in Sc
lecting a beautiful camp site, on a
high point overlooking the wonderful
lake. Tents were pitched amid tall
birch trees. Even the little chip
munks came out from the dense bush
es to welcome US. ~.-
Mesrs. Holquist and Argue have
been operating the resort since 1913
and are improving their place every
year. Their hotel accommodates a
large number of visitors, then. there
are quite large number of comfort
able cottages. Hundreds of cutters
were occupying tents in the beautiful
birch woods along the shore. We
Non-Cha Cree word for Canadian)
resort comprises A acres, with more
than quarter of mile of shore
line, There is the very best of spring
water and q grocery store is conducted
at the resort where almost any kind
of; food may be obtained at very
reasonable price. Milk, butter and
eggs can be secured on the grounds.
1t really isn't necessary to take any
fishing tackle along, but if anyone
wants any expert advice or informa
tion as to the kinds Of tackle and bait
the writer used, this will be furnished
freely on APPLICATION.
large pavilion where dances are held
during the week. The proceeds of
the Thursday and Saturday night
the mountains.
The best of boats can be rented for
$500 day. Most anybody can tell
body catches fish, at least they claim
the do. pike are caught mainly, weigh
ing from two to four pounds. Occa-
sionally an eight FOUNDER is landed.
They put up game fight and fire.
quently get off the hook. Several big
Jacks, % to 80 inches long were
caught, Capt. Gross and A. P. Blonde
each landing one of them. Fish less
than foot long must be thrown back.
As fishermen never take tape meas
ures along, we never saw any thrown
back. The fishing license costs $500
for the season, or dollar a day.
We promised our readers a true
fish story. Here is the official record