06/12/2026
WHY NOT A MEMORIAL THAT WOULD PERPETUATE THE NOBLE NEEDS FITTINGLY
Enterprise News
July 14, 1921
The much discussed question of a fitting memorial to brave boys from Arthur and community, seems to prove that it should be something ornamental and useful as well, a suggestion has been offered by an observer of Sunday's fire that may or may not appeal to our Townspeople but whether or not it has any merit it will do no harm to consider it.
Why not erect a water tower or tank composed of concrete on the corner of Main and Frederick that would hold in the neighbourhood of a hundred thousands gallons of water, which could be pumped by gasoline engine installed in the base of the tower, then the town might purchase this corner, make it into a miniature park, have the tower so designed that it will be an object of beauty, with copper plates set on different sides of it with the names and battles inscribed thereon.
The boys gave their all for the protection of the country, which of course included wives, mothers, sweethearts, sons and daughters. Yes, protection against any infringement on our liberties, why not in the monument co-object, a water tower would give protection against fire to the very same loved ones that the boys fought and died for.
The Tower could be erected by the efforts of the various societies from a general subscription, from entertainments, etc. The town could then install six or eight hydrants in the various parts of town at a small expense and the necessary protection would then be offered. It would not necessitate extensive excavating, it would only be necessary to put a six inch pipe down just below the frost line. The cost would be minimum compared to the loss of life and property that would easily have happened Sunday, had the fire taken place last week during one of the dry spells. It was only the hand of Providence that saved it. Is this a warning to all the citizens here to take care. Do not ignore these warnings too long.
L.G. NeVille
(forgive me for the ghost images)
Back row: Norm McInnis, Garnet Wilson, Wilf Kidnie.
Front: Floyd Schmidt, Sam Green, Jimmie Doyle, Ivan Lowry.
