SANTA CLAUS' HEADQUARTERS iS AT Livingstone's ALL KINDS Toys, Dolls, Fancy Goods, Books, Bi- bles, Hymns, Pray- er Books, &e. CHEAP. J. LIVINGSTONE J.W. Scott & Son, Bankers. |. ESTABLISHED 1872. OFFICES: Listowel, Clifford,also with oA Forest and Shelburne = merston and Halstead, Mount A General Banking Business transacted, DRAFTS BOUGHT and SOLD, payable in all parts of the DOMINION, UNITED STATES and GREAT BRITAIN NOTES DISCOUNTED. : DEPOSITS RECEIVED. Current rate of interest allowed. Rie large' ami aniount of -- ate funds to lend per securit, cent., wit veivilegs of repaying annually. Marriage Licenses Issued, J. W. Scorr & Son. 6TH LINE WALLACE, Adam Wenzel, who sustained some injuries through a fall in his brother George's barn a few weeks ago, is all O. K. again. Messrs, B. Bender and Peter Walter are preparing to build new dwelling houses duriug next summer, which will no doubt be monuments to the th. Protracted services are to be held in the Evangelical Church, commen- citg Thursday evening this week. BANK OF HAMILTON Carrraz Avrnortzep - $ 2,500,000.00 Oarrrat Par Ur - = $ 2,000,000.00 | $ 1,600,000.00 $21,000,000.00 Reserve Fosp - - Toran AssrTs - - - | pyTABLISHED D IN LISTOWEL OVER HEAD OFFICE : HAMILTON. DIRECTORS : | sou PROCTOR." "GEORGE ROACB A.T. Woon, pk (TonosTo al MP. J. TURNBULL gr. H. 8, 8T 1, Aen Gen- 5 te. ATSON, Inepector. BRANCHES, ONTARIO. Atwood Gorrie. Niagara Fella ville, Hamilton South Berlin Barton St. Orangevit Blyth West End Owen Sound Brantford East End Palmerston Chesley Hagersville pore Rowan: Delhi arvis Port Elgin Dundas, Listowel imcor Dundalk, Lucknow ™~-Southampton Duuville idjan Toronto Georgetown Milton Teeswater Grimsby Mitchell iugham MANITOBA. Brandon Miami Roland Arman anne anon Stor avail Gladstone Mo Wink Hamiota Plum 'Conte Winnipeg Manitou Pilot Moun NORTHWEST TERRITORIES. Indian Head oose Jaw Saskatoon BRITISH COLUMBIA. "ee Vancourer Savin Bank: Deposits uf $1 nel upwards Ticelved ara -- allowed Inte ded co prac pal tb Ms ani No vombar each ye year pecia Deposits received at current rate of interest. ismay be withdrawn withboat formal- ity or delay. ns {swued payable atall points in Canada and the United Stu on Great "Britain and the Continent of Agents in United States. Now York ; Hanover National Bank s oeton ¢ s Tnlerpalions! True Baffal Buffal lo. Detroit De- troit National Bank. oh jicago: First National Agents in Great Britain. National Provincia) Bank of England, Limited. Travelie:s fe noufied that the nk Hamilton and ite Branches lasue Circular Notes ahne Akg Provincial Bank of England Lim which can be cashed without chan, or traabie in any part of the world. B, FORSAYETH, Agent, Listowel. ATWOGD BRANCH open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, - o DORKING, The good sleighing of the past week has wade thinge lively in our burg. The annnal school meeting was held on Dec. 3lat, Those aie ad turned ont atid there was an enthusiastic meeting. Mr, Jones, the retiring trus- tee, was replaced by Mr. W. Allingbam, Mr, H. Coote was nominated Auditor for the ensuing year, On New Year's night quite a num- ber of young foiks assembled at the bome of Mr. William Calder, and as one of the gentlemen was driving down to the barn his vebicle passed THE MUNICIPAL CONTEST. F. W. Hay Elected Mayor, Meyers, H. Horn, R. a Messrs. W. Pelton, J. &. Voods. C. Prueter and A. W. beeen Gbe clliann Messrs. Kemp and Poole Elected County a ee a for No. Division, and Donaldson and Bohan ial Waterworks and Electric Light By- fare | Cutie' by Good Majorities, Bise Glad. Vie- Duf- 7 hans: Total. mark. stone. toria. ferin, downe. MAYOR. Hay 07 66 42 8 50 319 Anderson 70 Oo "33 59 ot 291 Cocnxciu. ELectepD. Pelton 69 0 47 sO 61 333 Meyers i) 66 bz 57 Ot 318 Horn 80 nm) 46 71 40 308 Woods il 56 43 sl Fis 288 73 61 4S ou 50 209 Featherstone 79 62 20 50 56 285 Not Evectep Hamilton 66 47 42 67 58 280) Hacking. ba Bs 70 43 58 4) 276 Martinson 40 dt 22 53 44 22 Gunther 49 38 2» 38 38 188 Smith 23 35 25 25 23 13] Maloney 15 30 lh 40 18 118 WATER Wokks. For sa 7 43 7 2 21 Aguinst 33 35 Be 23 25 125 EvLectric Lieut. Yes 68 65 43 Sl 43 200 No 4o 2 18 lv 21 119 County CouNcIL. Br isbin Pil 48 41 a8 58 256 femp 121 128 69 133 Bs) M47 Poole 78 ds 40 Bs] a0 271 Sc -- a sTEKs.--Victoria Ward. Wilson (3; MeGilliv ray 46, Wilson a School Trustees elect by acclam ation :--Bismare ' = eet soi dstone Ward, J. Ainle "V5 Dufferin Ward, Morphy, Lansdowne Ward, R. Stanley ELECTIONS ELSEWHERE. County Couneil. Listowel and Wallace -- oe and Kemp elected. Vote In Wal- lace was: Poole. 609; Brisbin, 400; Kemp, 166. The total vote in Listowel and Wallace was. a 880; Kemp. 713; Brisbin, Elma and Logan -- James Don- aldson, Bohan, va ted. The vole in Elma was: A. Donaldson, 833: Bohan 400; Melvenzie, 252. he seed pa pal elec Follow ing some of the mnie' in the county and e Monday : Elma. Reeve--- Wherry tion. Council--W. Wa. Bell. 485; S. Carry Gaye, see. The vote Solted candidat was: 'Siskoras, 264; Geo. Loc hhead. spi Wm. McLory 192 enson, 130. 7 acela ~<¢ ; A. Ste- Logan. Council. John Ratz, F. Wood, John McEwen, James Moffat. Dow nie. Heeve--George Kastner, 373; Thos, Steete. $01. Majority for tner. 177. council = re- ey were "On | sagan uy bei iy Messrs. Casper Lioftmeyer, ore Cc. Cook, John r and James Hastings. Mitchel. --Hugh Campbell. Cones. R. Stuart. Isaac Tor Jno. Blowes, Wm. Ryan Fred Dufton. Angus McDonald. - Milverton. | | deeeve--D. Smith. Coutvil---- yaaa Miller, Kert- cher am! Knechte Waltene: Reeve--Jos. Walker. , Ning council elected by acclama- cel aaa E. Smith, Jno. Burs Joh th, Andrew Deun Elma. ete ec a Wherry. elected by acclama ao Cou nell piocted by acclamation. Comell--d. p avid une il-- = heen a Med av aoe & a enaiiiedl Majyorv--W. Hepburn. ep T tye es im orc of voles cast-- erguson, 'Jaman Trow, J. D. Hamtion, E. iH. Eildt, m. Daly, W. J. Ni - as Savy 8. Reeve--Mr. Juitus Cook was Paull, IMPERIAL BANK" OF CANADA. Capital (paid up) - $2,868, 982.00 Reserve - - - 2,488,595 00 T. R, Merritt, President D.R. Wilkie, Vice 'President and General Manager. ' HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO, Branches in Ontario, Quebec, Mani-; 'toba, North West Territories, and 'British Columbia, AGENTS Hen GREAT BRITATH Lips d'eBenk Limi Lombard B8t., mon - be deposited f bee tem tranafer S ae or cable to any part of Canada. LISTOWEL BRANCH. OATES PANT, DET ARENT pace SPECIAL a attention given to the discounting of DRAFTS 'SOLD, ton and Batons at all a in a any $20, ioe $20 to R. ARKELL, Manager. over the leg of a pig. The injury proved so serions that the auimal bad to be killed. Nothing so bad buat might be worse. Mies L, Coote returned home from Ottawa for her Christmas holidays Mr. J. Goodwin of the third of Peel has moved over to our neighborhood on the farm lately occupied by his brother. A number of the young a were invited tu the Bome. of Mrs. McDonald on New Year's eve, whore they enjoyed a very pleasant evening in dancing and social amusements. Miss E. Tyler of Elmira has been the guest of Mrs, Lavery for the past wee Mr. J. Mewhianey disposed of his valuable grey driver for a handsome figure. Chidren Cry for CASTOEFIA. Mrs, James BH. Lane of North Dor- chester, who was so badly burned on Christmas eve when she fell witha lighted lamp, died of her injuries. Application to Parliament. notice is hereby given that 'an application willbe made on behalf of the Corporation oh ag dow wh of Listowel to the ho Legisie tive Assem f the Provinoe of Un pond A an Act for the fo Tow! ng pu FIRST: To rot 7A py empow cr the Muni- sipat Corvoration of the Town of Listowel to ta C under the provisions containe the Atunic rinallty of the n Council 1S0Land in: ana f May, 1901 the Listowel Gas and Elec: tric Light Company such property consisting of erty in actual use : present time a said company and also er aring the said Neg © and rowel an Electric L! in the said of Listow and for such purposes to acaire | pea property and privileges as may be deemed ad- sable. SECOND: Toauthorise and empower the said Municipal Corpora of the To 'own of Listowel o pasa a By-law co viding for the. joene of de- be: cinres for the payme ent of sald ectrio Light other incidental «: Payauiein in five y years from the naxpenaes to 'Act and in such sums annually that the peiseoe and Interest computed a Jon sum payable in Tach of | of the anid five yes yeuis Ps shall the said Municipality on the 5th day vary 1903and making the annual payments ievt able by special rate out of the ole rateable d town, sf atiehg Solicito tors for iy 'appliconte. Dated at Listowel this Gth day of Jan,A. D. 1903 Winter Term Opens January 5th. VL STRATFORD, C0 A large, progresvive school and one of the this Continent. This is a strong statement,but it 1s a true one never- theless. e reason our school hag a large attendance is because it is a wide-awake, hustling, working, regnit-producing school. Recent graduates have accepted positions at salaries ranging from S45 a month to $800 per annum. Write us for our new catalogue. W. J. ELLIOTT, % amount |: Sweeping Sale. Dry "Goods, Gea Goods and Clothing ap TO COMMENCE ON FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 19 and will continue until Feb. 1st, ee. EVERY PIECE OF GOODS to be 'MARK DOWN eand ALL WILL BE SOLD at some cate to clear. This is a sale that means cheap. Goods, cheap Clofhing for Men and Boys, Underwear for Men ~ i This is no fake Sale, but a SALE JO Groceries, Nuts and Candies for Holiday trade. Store open every night in the week. Terms cash or trade. M. MECILLIVRAY, Wallace Street " -y Listowel. 4 ne o o t 'Gx ot Cl ag Li . | 'Clearing Lines Before + : - e - : Stock Taking. r sa . 29, Ladies' gudkete 00 bo i400, als Bikée. oo es $250 53 Ladies' and Misses Jackes, this years style at Half Price. - 13 pieces of Mantle Oloths, regular price from 1 25 to $2 50... * BAle Bric': Per Yards on... cesce soessae 'vecsenccicveacaesteee 50 850 yards Wrapperette, regular price 8c., Sale Price men yard 700 yds Wrapperette, regular price 2H. Sale wos per yard 8 20c Dress Goods now for per yard......... sipeaeeae 10 : 30 Dress Goods now for per yard... i... 0.0... cccece ccccce'eceeee 15 48c Dress Goods now for per yard. ........0 -eees cece cccsecaucues pH) 50c Dress Goods now for per yard. ...........0e00 6 aes ° 3 All ae Prints and Ginghams reduced one third the vince. Ruffs and Oapsrines reduced ono third the rez '77 men's heavy Overcoats with storm collars. regular price from $7 to @12,'sale price from 32.650 to $4.50 . Special value in Tickin ings ; Denims ; Flannelettes ; oa tons ; Linings ; Towels; owling ; Underwear ; Hosiery Clearing Lines of Shoes. We mean what we say. We pay the highest prices or Butter and Eggs. Mac! Donald's Important Money Saving Pea Jackets and Ready-to-wear Suits at our Store money . ing of all kinds at big cut prices. in all lines of Men's and Boys' Wear, A large Stock of Underwear to be sold cheap. find, Every Day a Bargain Day MONTH OF DECEMBER. Give us a call and see our goods and prices. MacDonald's Store, Next Door to Livingstone's Drug Store. Listowel. you will finda most complete and up-to-date stock of Skates, Cutlery, Lamp Goods, Carpet Sweepers and Fancy Enamel- ledware for ty CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. RII WISHING YOU ONE #AND fLlo A MERRY CHRISTMAS. B. GERRY Now the Leading Hardware, Stove and Tinware Store. Principal, Great Stock Reducing Sale . &J THOMPSONS. " " boys' . " " "mens Overalls Special in mens Overall 4 lbs. O Each year it is our custom to make a great clearing out of all lines ot goods in the store in order to reduce our stock before we commence stock taking which begins Jst February. Therefore of and Jauuary we will commence one of the greatest stock re ducing sales ever held in Listowel] and will continue forthenext 3Odays. - Special in men's Overcoats, regular '* boys' s " "men's ready made suits 25 lbs. Granulated Sugar for urrants ad ie ee eee) ee We pay the highest price for Butter and Eggs. bid eae eens Meme en Weal £7 00 sale price @ 5 0O 5 50 25 700 "« "* 5 00 ian vee eres ae 650" " 460 so 560 " * 3 50 OO ata s ease Hae ws 4650 " it 2°75 OO essed wees 500 * " 3 00 er wrk 85 . 60 ee 1 00 sale -- 89 Or rr re 60 42 Groceries. Oe eemes eee eere re ceveees CLOTHING and FURNISHING STORE eR BA RN RR FOR HOLIDAY HARDWARE} PAPAL SS RARRAAAS AAS Wallace Street. - a - - Listowel. AA CN PPP AA Aaa aA aA aa ede ae Sa Oe . BRREESSEAS AER EEE REPRE BREE RAARAAST led el PEE PEE TTT Te ees Pere ee eee Wishing You All a Happy and Prosperous New Year. J. M. Schinbein ee ok 8 hhh 8 hi cteskeshocbecbecbecdecbecbectecbecdecbecBecledfediedfediedis Beciediediedindiediodiedind ee SS as T Hh for Men, Young Men and Boys. By buying your Overcoats, : you save For the month of December we will sell you Cloth- We want te clear out every Overcoat and Pea Jacket, Double-breasted Suits, &c. Our assortment at the present time is one of the best you can We have a few. pieces of the job lot of Tweeds left but they will soon go. FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS - we "will make a speciality in Overcoats, Ulsters and Reefers, and for ALL WOOb BLANKETS there is no place as reliable as the LISTOWEL WOOLLEN MILLS for quality and variety. In Ladies' and Gents' Under- wear we can give you anything that is offered in the market. B. F. BROOK. Sesaannntants SOD BO VEVEACCUCV B. | WISHING OUR ___. MANY CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS A Happy New Year ZILLIAX & SARVIS. Phone 4o. YOU CAN'T AFFORD to paysless than the prices we charge--becausé ' good seek can't be done for less. You can't find better work--because better work can't be done--anywhere--by anybody, e've the newest weaves right from the places Where Styles are Determined. When you need something you ought to come. - MODEL ROMANS MACKENZIE BROS, fratcrs A. MacDonald's:Qtore, Wallace St. | Wallace Cheese & But- MARRIAGES. Mins2u--Srewant- At the residence of 7 ' ter Co. ~ ride ig say Pig on = | ,» 1902, by v. J. H. Oliver, r,|° John B, Miller, of Regina, N. W. T., to| gyre, Biter Comat (Listed) Gans Miss Ellen Mary Stewart, daughter = Here ie ak 's factory on John Seewarts Esy., township = ri Bote "hu ties rabies ie ith Day of HNEIDEK--- EN DORF--On the an.,; Rev. H. Di - January, 1903, H. Dierlamm, Mr. Ferdinan nd Schneider tc Miss Mat- | gt the hour of 1 o'clock p, m, for the pur- . W.& J.T hompson, Romero theta? °° SINCLAIR ADULPE Beer. J Mosrcomzny----In Listowel, on ec. 27th, | Dated this Sth day of Jan., 1903, 1902, Mary Riehm, beloved wife of Jas. = J, ppetacunty, aged 26 years, 5 months and 3 day Evuis--At Pies gH W. T., on Jan. Ist, Children Ory for ; Ech Elle of 'Wallece, in i= Soon "~ASTO R I A. ilda Allendorf, both of Maryborough | pose of receiving the Auditors' and annual township. re pe of the ont the election of cers for the com: comin year, and other busi. ~ aa ness coming before the meeting that may DEATHS. be necessary,