Death of Oldtimer Shock to Asquith William Lake, Senior, Came to District in 1904; Active in Farm Co-operative Work ASQUITH. - Asquith citizens were shocked by the sudden death of William Lake, Sr., old timer and early pioneer of this district. Born in Norfolk, England, in 1859, Mr. Lake came to Canada in 1904 seton a farm west of Asquith where he has since resided. In 1907 he was highly instrumental in the organization of the United Grain Growers Company in this district and was a life member of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Associa• tion. He assisted in organizing the Co-operative Elevator Company and was an active Pool man to the end. also helped to start the Eagle Creek Telephone Company and was its secretary until two years ago. He was well known among Provincial checker players being the Veteran Champion of Saskatchewan. The funeral was held from Asquith United Church and was conducted by the Rev. W. Banks, interment taking place in Asquith cemetery. He leaves a widow, two daughters, Bessie of Shinrock, Ohio, Nancy, at home and seven sons, William, James, Philip, Ned, all of Asquith, George of Vancouver, , and Sam and Albert at home. One son, Thomas, was killed in the War and another son, Ingram, predeceased him in 1935. The pallbearers were Harry Chambers, W. J. McTavish, J. D. McTavish, W. D. McQuitty, T. C. Burwell and W. J. Rice. Many beautifloral tributes testified to the esteem in which he was held.
