VOL. XIX.--NO. 9. SPRING---- Millinery Opening THE - - GOLDEN - - LION Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday April 1 2 and 4th, A cordial invitation from Carson & McKee Is now extended to all the ladies of Listowel and the sur- rounding country to attend the most gorgeous exhibition of New Spring Millinery ever shown in Listowel. Note the date of our Reception Days. APRIL IST, 2ND AND 4TH. There will be the perfection of fashion thought beauty enough and variety enough to answer every taste. We're a special pride in the newness and novelty ready for your seeing. The stock discounts everything in our past and its relation to other displays elsewhere is second to none. Novelty is what people want in Millinery and we have it. All the latest Novelties in Hats, Novelties 'n Bonnets, Novelties in Trimmings arranged for easy seeing and buying. The prosaic interest centres in the prices. Values are even better than last year. People who value dollars and cents and who mean to get the most for their money are com- ing here and bringing their friends with them. Values here as a never before. MISS BRECKENRIDGE vill : rere. me YOU and De Ditas . OFG Ror t ak tate: ee ane ee ince ae t me oe "8 bas - yicast icaVy your orders early in 'the week that it may be promptly ex- ecuted. Store open April 1st, 2nd and 4th until ro o'clock p. m. CARSON & [JiIcKEE. Telephone No. 71. Farmers Call and inspect our samples of MILK -- CANS, CREAMERS, -- PAILS, ETC. for 1896.They are ahead of any. Canadian and American Coal Oil and Maehine Oils for sale. Estimates on Metallic Roofing and Iron work, Eave- troughing, Plumbing, Steam and Gas fitting. ZILLIAX & SARVIS. Next door to Hacking's Drug Store. FELEPHONE NO. 40. . { ¥ ef DRY GOODS BOOTS SHOES. New Shirtings, New Prints, New Cottonades, New Tweeds, 75 cent Tweed for 50c. r yard, ew Muslins. BOOTS @ SHCES Fulllines. Prices cut very fine, give us a call, we can suit you ; everything bought for spot cash and marked' to meet the lowest competition.. J.5.4GHH THE LEADING GROCERY. NOTE PRICES. aperee So e rrrrrririger 'et a bel bet ct | TOWN TOPICS. Hor cross buns are being supplig by the town bakers to-day. " Mx. Jas. Pinnin returned home ¢ Friday from Pittsburg, Pa. Car Ensiiage Cori. Bricker WAKE Co. ; Tue town schools closed yesterda, for the Easter holidays, which will until Monday, 13th inst. Tur Easter services in some of the? town churches will be very attractivel and should draw large cougregationss i Tu ladies of tne Church of Engg land nre preparing a "Mother Goose Market" to be held in the rink. ; Post Orrice Norice. -- To-day (Good Friday), the Post Office will bg afd from 2.30 to 3.30 p. m. Tenpers are asked for by advertise ment in this issue for the erection the new House of Refuge for ti County, at Stratford. % Mrs. Dr. Cassrpy and infant lee for their home in Shelly, Iowa, a few days ago, after an extended visit her mother, Mrs. W. Dixon, Inker! street. VR, Cuimre, editor of the Bannei has been in Berlin this week attendii the Assizes os a witness in a typograg suit in which \'r. Moyer of the Berk Newa is the defenant. | ee To-pay being Good Friday, ise legnl holiday, and should be observé as such; but as the monthly fair fal on to-day it is somewhat doubtful business generally will bs suspended. Beer a Tue pastor of the Evangelical chure Wallace St., will preach in the Engli language on Sunday evening on f subject, "Christ is risen." A mew time card went into effect@mn the G. 'f. R. on Monday. The after- noon express for Kincardine is 0@W Ly y rr. due here at 2.34, two minutes lal than under the old time tab by sh . on +h, 8. the only. chan, Wiieing through Listowel. == Rev. Vn. Hopxry of the Congrega- tional church has returned to town after ahout two weeks absence in Mon- treal. It is quit> possible that Mr. Hopkin may accept a call to Montreal, he having been invited to take charge of a Congregational church in that city. Tue anthem rendered by Knox church choir last Sabbath evening, en- titled 'Oh, Magnify the Lurd wich me,' was highly appreciated by the large congregation present, tho choruses and solus all showing the excellent judg- ment and ability of \ iss Bolton asa thorough musician and leader. Mr. Banzamixn Davey arrived home on Monday after a three months' trip to the old country. He spent the greater part of the time while abroad amid the scenes of his earlier days in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. He still prefers (anada asa home. He cross- ed the Atlantic in the Labrador, vis Halifax, and experienced a rough pass- age on the return trip. Mr. Hackrne reports the following passengers since last:--Mrs. Gatchene, Manitou; Geo. Lonce, Neepawa; Thos. Tennant and Wm. Tennant, ~ nlore, Cal.; Fred Gumph, Oak Lake; Steven Wileott, Melita, Man. ; Mrs. Halsted, Syracuse, N. Y.; Robt. and 'rs. Woods, Rochester, N. Y.; J- Brownson, Oil City, Pa.; Frank Tank, Detroit. Lo JUBILEE SINGERS. A first class treat will be afforded the citizens o' Listowel on Thursday evening, April 9th, in the form of & concert to be given in the Congrega- tional church @y the famous Fisk Jub- ilee Singers, who will give a refined and strictly high class entertainment consisting of degro songs, plantation choruses, and stump speeches. As the price of admission has been placed at only 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under twelve, an excellent chance is afforded to all who enjoy good singing and a hearty laugh. Moreover this famous* com- pany have not visited Canada for over seven years and nre now on their way to Europe, so that this will be the last opportunity of hearing them. Srnaixa Farsuer.--The thaw which set in on Friday last and continued up to Wednesday night caused the snow to disappear rapidly and led people to believe that spring was at hand. The ice in the river broke up "and the Mait- >| man, tj the individuals d FRIDAY, APRIL 3. 1896. , A. ST. GEO, HAWKINS, ¢(Epiror axp Proprietor. O winter again yesterday has put a eheck on the thaw for the present and the river has gone down several feet. There is still considerable snow left, and the roads are in anything. but an 9p inviting condition. Baprist Cuvucu.--On Friday evening, 'Mar. 27, the members and friends of the Baptist church met in the vestry nd enjoyed themselves with the good things provided by the ladies, being the occasion of the pastor's ministry coming to a close. After every one hed sati-fied th: inner man, the meeting was called to order with Mr. H. J. Haviland in the chair, when ap- propriate speeches,{etc., was the order, and the kind words expressed to the pastor and his wife and family will open tu the pubhe from 9 to 9.30 . MB} jong be remembered by all present. On Sunday Mr. Robinson closed his pastorate with this church, and it is of | Boped that he may long live to spread is | the good news of salvation to others ashe has done in this place. On next >| Suoday Mr. W. T. Bunt, of Me "taster Hall will preach morning and evening. Mr, Bunt is an exceptionally good and will no doubt be much ap- preciated. He accepted the call of the church to become its pastor some time ago,.and although not able to locate here for a short time, will continue to fill the pulpit each Sunday. Aw Ossecr Lesson 1x Horsr Breep- tna.--A very decided service has been rendered the horse breeding interests of the Dominion by the "Farmer's Ad- voeate,"' of London, Ont., and Winni- peg, Man., in issuing a magnificent new premimia engraving, a copy of which we have received from the publishers, the Wm. Weld Co. It is fittingly styled "Canada's Glory," and includes eleven of the finest light horses on the Continent. The four great breeds-- Thoroughbred, Hackney, Standard- bred, and Coach--are al] represented ; epicted being from Nova Scotia, in at the masses than its old companion piece, "Canada's Pride," which the **Advocate" issued a few years ago. It should be in the home of every lover of a good horse in both country and town, because wherever it goes it will be not only an ornament but a real edneator of the popular taste in that direction, and in these days farmers and others cannot devote too much nt- tention to high ideals in breeding stock of any kind. Dearn oF Miss Frortnce Woops. -- On Saturday morning last Mr. Robert Woods received a telegram from Rochester, N. Y., informing him that his daughter, Miss Florence Woods, who had been visiting at her aunt's there for some three or four months, was seriously ill with inflammation. Mr. and Mrs. Woods started imme- diately for Rochester,and upon reaching there found their daughter in a very critical condition, the physicians in attendance giving no hope of her recovery. She lingered until 2 o'clock Monday morning, when she expired, being only four days ill, She was conscious up to the time of her death, and the parting with her sorrowing nts must have been affecting in- The deceased young lady was in her twenty-fourth year, and up to the time she was taken' ill was in the best of health. The news of her death reached here on Munday and was a aad blow to the members of the family st home, besides causing a deep feel- ing of regret and sympathy to pervade the community. The parents reached here with the remains on the 9 o'clock train Monday evening, and the fune- ral took place Wednesday afternoon from the family residence, Penelope street, to the old cemetery, there be- ing a large gathering of citizens and friends present. The casket was liter- ally covered with the *floral tributes in by sympathising friends. Rev. Mr. Fairlie of Christ church con- ducted: the funeral sarvicee, which were very impressive. We tender the bereaved parents and family our sincere sympathy in their sore bereave- ment. ly did no particular Had the land was at flood height, but fortunate- damage. -to the far Beth to ° at wart wee = bs We mré.that it = be even a more popular picture with Karl's Clover Root Tea purifies the blood | and gives a clear and beautiful' complexion. We. have just received two cars Timothy. Bottom prices. Try us. Buicken Haxp- WARE Co. Wall Paper--An immense stock--latest patterns--and selling almost at cust, at J. Seburger's, two doors west of oli Bank or Hamilton building, south side Main street. if you want a bargain in wall paper now is your chance,--17. Thousands of cases of Consumption, Asth- ma, Coughs, Colds and Croup are cured every day by Shiloh's cure. Parties desiring LAG ALDER BITTERS th- positive cure for Dyspepsia, Impure Blood and Biliousness, apply to H. R. Clements, Inkerman St. E., mill. orat Grist Bricker Hardware Co have two cars of Timothy seed just to hand, Wil make special prices to large buyers. Karl s Clover Root Tea is a sure cure for, Headache and nervous discases. Nothing relieves so quickly, List of seed corn to be had at «|. HL. Me Donald's new store. White Flint, Compton's Early, Yellow Flint, White Dent, Tmut Nose, White Cap Dent, Grant Prolific Sweet Ensilaye. Tareo dors weft of Post Office. Consumption, LaGrippe, Pneumonia, and ali Throatand Lung diseases are cured by Shiloh's Cure. The place to buy your Boots and cheap for cash is at A. Greve's, successor to Win. Weich, Ordered work and Repair- ing of all kinds promptly attended to. Please calland sce me. Shoes Ask your physicmn, your druggist and your friends about Shiloh's Cure for Con- sumption. They will recommend it, Do sor Briteve rr, --Do not believe that Nerviline will cure neurlgia almost instantly. If your teeth ache console your- self with the reflection that pain can't last for ever. Don' use Nerviline; it wight stop the pain. Rheumatism is often diffi- cult tocure. Keep on rubbing the old fashioned liniments as a matter of respect to your grandfather's aunt. Nerviline is a new discovery that in itse!f ought to condemn it. Therefore cling te the old; pre sa'en ie ae powerful, penetratin in remédy in the world. - Mrs Mitchell wishes to inform the ladies" of Listowel that she will do dress making and family sewing by the day, Cutting doue by the tailor system. Mus. MITCHELL, 153 Mill St. 2ND LINE ELMA. Mrs. Rae's sale last weeek was large- ly attended by men and boys, every- thing selling at a fair price. Quite asleighload of young folks of this vicinity drove down to Mr. David Leslie's of Maryborough last Thursday evening. They enjoyed themselves with games, music, and social chat un- til about the hourfor returning home- ward, and they report having had a very enjoyable time. Mr. Holmes of Grey visits this neigh- borhood quite frequently. Mrs. Samuel Moore of Wallace was the guest of Mrs George Grierson last week, .GOWANSTOWN. A. C. Bernath, of Palmerston, form- erly teacher of S. S. No. 7, 6th line of Wallace, was visiting friends . and acquaintances last week. Miss Watson, of Teeswater, visiting at Mrs. B. Greer's on Monday last. Mr. Kohler, of the 6th line, has moved on tos farm near Palmerston, which he has purchased lately. A sleigh luad of young people of the 2nd of Howick drove to the residence of Benj. Greer one night last week and spent a very pleasant evening. John Greer, who has been sick for several weeks, is able to be around again. was LEBANON. The adage of March cofning in hke a lion is verified. Marchends spring- like and the manufacturies of maple syrup will be busy as the time is ap- prosching. The time for sugar will in all probability he short. A. B. Weaver is busy sawing, and will in a short time'havea large quan- tity of pine for sale. Mrs. Robert Kincade has been in- disposed, but is now ina fair way of Mrs. Henry, Moddoren is to enter her claim to the council of New Ham- burg for damages supposed to be caused by the bridge which is reputed not built in sccordance with the ELMA. The concert which was held in.aid o the Public Library last Wednesday even ing in the town hall proved to be a fin ancial failure. ' There was o small "Donnybrook" one night last week at the hotel at At- wood, when the Cerdet, and Fitzsim- mons of that place made it hot for each other for a short time. Ernest Turnbull and sister Laura were the guests of Miss Fanny Adams last Saturday afternoon. W. R Humphrey paid Brussels a fly- ing visit last * onday. Mrs. William T. Mitchell, of Palmers- on has returned to Elma, where she in- tendsto reside at present. Dr. McIntyre had a number of men and tears moving his stable toa more convenient place on his farm. Wood bees are in full swing here just now, dancing following close in their wake. \ iss, Alice ~urnbnll and Miss Ida VeBain were in St.Thomas attending the Epworth League convention, as re- presentatives of the Atwood branch. Buchanan & Coulter shipped a car load of fat cattle to Toronto this week there the lot. were some choice animais in 8TH LINE ELMA. David Nichol left for Dakota Tues- day, where he intends spending the summer. Will Shannon's many friends will be pleased to know that he is able to be around again, after being confined to his house for the last couple of months with the fever. Charlie Milen has engaged to work for James Donaldson for the summer. Guy Smith is laid up at present with a fractured knee, the knee cap having become displaced. ' days of this week in St. Thomas. _ Mr. Workman, Moorefield,: was on > interest of a lodge in Atwood lately. Quite a number of boys of our line have joined. Bella Hamilton has returned home from Tara, where she has been spend- ing the wiuter. P. Grubber, who has been spending acouple of months with friends near Brussels and other places, returned home Monday. As spring approaches wood sawing is the order of the day, and the farmer who has no wood to saw ig an excep- tion. George Chapman is laying down the material for the erection of anew house on the site of the one recently destroy- ed by fire. MILLBANE. We were aroused from our peaceful slumbers early on the day of rest by a low, rumbling sound, like unto artillery, leading some to imagine a Yankee in- vasion was on, and we were in the midst of a terrible battle. But it was all a dream, only that the rumbling was not imaginary but real. The thunder rolled heavy and loud, accompanied by a downfall-of rain, atid the day opened bright and cheery. The snow is fast disappearing; the creek running and everything level and pointing to the season that makes the rural districts and folks so healthy and fresh-luoking. We understand Mr. Reid has dispos- ed of some equines for shipment acrose the sea. It is reported that a son of Wm. Mo- Keo, of the boundary, is seriously il in Torouto. 3 Mr. Morphy and a party of Listow- ites passed through Saturday. Mr. Martin has started his carriage factory. Ministers had to forego their branch services on Snoday, owing to the soft- ness of roads. If it had been medical men nothing would have excused them, The Farrell sale on Saturday was fairly well attended. Prices were rather low, but better than earlier in the season. George, we understand, will remove to Poole. John Marks is hobbling arétind on Mrs. T. Harron has sold her effects and rented her farm, bat will oocup; the house. ; , . --_----_-- Hannah Hatton, aged about 23 years, was murpered half amile from Holland, Man., on her way home about 10 o'clock statute. Monday night. Miss Alice Turnbull spent afew the A. O. U. W., he having organized