VOL. 13. ATWOOD, ONT., FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1902. 'Walter Bros. Continuous Success DEMANDS CONSTANT EFFORT ! To keep in the lead, and meet the demands #f trade, calls for a store that's ready for new departures,--wel- comes them, so to speak, always up-to-date. Insuch a store you'll find the freshest, brightest stocks. the most agreeable salespeople, and last, but not least, that vital consideration ----a_>- LOW PRerlomnas. . Every department is for your benefit. A visit to our store will be an educator to many. Never had we a more hearty response to an announcement than in the past week. Our business is increasing daily, therefore we leave nothing undone which may benefit our customers and ourselves. Our store has been freely thronged from door to door with eager shoppers since the first day of our sale,- who freely remark they never saw things at such Low Prices. With hundreds of bar- ains in store for you here we have purchased from a 3oston manufactory the Latest American Novelty-- A Case of Mércer Silk, in All Shades. A magnificent material for Dresses, Dressing Saques, Wrappers, Waists, &e. sale price 12}c. These goods have just arrived. e are the exclusive handlers of this line, so don't fail to see them. Walter Bros., ROBERT THOMPSON, SIGN OF THE GOLDEWNW Lion NEW GOODS! -- NEW GOODS! -- NEW*G0ODS ! Great Bargains for Shrewd Buyers. We are pleased to announce to-day the result of an important deal we have just made in One Hundred and Twenty-five Parasols. We bought the samples of two of the largest firms in Canada at a low rate on the dol- lar, and are prepared to give the ladies ------_>- Raregains in Parasols, never heard of before in Listowel. No two alike and con- sist of the following shades : Cream, Moire, Blue, Red, Black, Moire and Grey stripes. Floral designs in rose and cream, moire and white, blue and white, and red and white. Checks in blue and white, green and white, and dozens of vther shades and styles. Don't forget this chance, and come and see our Grand Window Display. Just a word before closing regarding our up-to-date Dress Goods and Trimmings to match, in all shades. Cashmeres, Serges, Whipcords, Wool Taf- fettas, Amazon Cloths, Grenadines io plain, stripe aud open designs, Voiles Canvas Cloth, Crepe de Chene, New Twilled Suiting' and Elamines. 7 We invite Every Lady in Town and Country to call and examine these WOOL! WO! Wo0L! FOSEPHSE DEED The Listowel Woolen Mill wants 735,000 Founds of Wool for which we will pay the Highest Price in Cash or ee for Goods. We make goods out of pure wool especially to meet pur customers demands. Sign of The Elphant, LISTOWEL, goods _Do not be deceived by pedlars and others who claim to have goods equal to our own manufacture for they cannot stand the test, in appearance, durability or wear, with the genuine article you will get by dealing directly with this factory. A Great Cut in Ready-to-wear Clothing | Large lines of foreign goods : nelettes, Cottons, Ginghams, &c., &c. B. F. Brook. Underwear, Flan- . The Bee to Jan. 1st, 50s The regular price 20c., pur : Grassels. . * A new plank floor has been put down in the Queen's Hotel stables, Died in Brussels, on May tdth. Wil- Ham Croft Newsome, aged 83 years, 4 months and 15 days. Messrs. Duncan Fo stewart and Fred. F. Wilson, of Brussels, have been suc- cessful in pussing their final #xamina- tion as druggists at the College of Pharmacy, 'Toronto. W. H. Kerr, Secretary of the fall fair, bas secured James Fax, the best known humorous Vocalist io the province, for East Huron Fali Fair concert © Other excellent talent will also be engaged for that occasion. Grey. Born in Grey, on May 18ih, to Mr- and Mrs, Jos. Ames, a daughter. Dougal Strachan has seenred a posi - tion in a cheese and butter factory» in the vicinity of Listowel In the list of successful students at the School of Practical Seience, Tor- onto, we are pleased to notice the name ofS. W. Calder. He is taking. the mechavical and electrical engineering course, May his success be long con- tinued, Following are the newly elected offi- cers of Roe's church Epworth League ' Honorary president, Rev. H. E, Curries president, Miss $8. Pearson ; ist' vice™ president, Miss M. Miller ; 2nd vice- president, Miss M. Pearson ; 3rd_ vice- president, Angus Brown ; 4th vice- president, Mrs. L, Frain ; secretary, L. Frain.; treasurer, John Pearson ; or- anist, Miss L. Bryans. There is a growing interest taken in this society and a profitable year is looked forward 0. WEpDpDING.-- Before a Happy company of 50 or more, the matrimonial bow was tied on the verandah of the manse on Wednesday evening of last week between Geo. Lb. Ballard, of Listowel, and Miss Matilda H, McRae, of Cran- The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. B. MeRae, father of the bride, assisted by Rev. Mr. Saunders, of Listowel. Miss MeNvir played the Wedding March. The bride looked charming in a becoming costume of white India silk, with bridal veil, bou- uet, ete., and her bridesmaid, Miss Minto Ballard, of Listowel, was very neatly attired in mull muslin, Dr, Feild, of Brussels, was groomsman and attended to his duty like a veteran. After hearty congratulations the guests were ivvited to an excellent spread to which « hearty response was made. The wedding gifts were well chosen, handsome, useful and yaluable, includ- ing a secretary and bookcase combined from Knox church choir, of which the bride was organist. Mr. and Mrs. al- jard took the evening train at Ethel for a wedding trip to London and other points followed by the hearty good wishes of a large circ!e of friends, The bride's going away snit was Venetian mode, Mr. Ballard and bride" will make their home in Listowel, where he is in business. $ Monkton. Alex. Schaefer wheeled to Stratford to spend the 24th, Mr, and Mrs. Alf. Huggins spent a few days with friends at Oshawa. Mr. Wilson, of Molesworth, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs, Terry the past week. The showery weather has almost paralized the work in the brick and tile yards, Messrs. N. Monteith M.P.P., and A. F. MacLaren, M. P,, were in the village Saturday, Quite a number of our villagers spent Victoria Day at the Maitiand river, fishing and bathing, others going to Mitchell. . Mrs. John D. Merryfield has returned to the village after spending: several months with ber son at Palmerston, and otber places. Jas. Terry has had his old kitchen and woodshed palled down, and has let the contract for a new one with a ce- ment cellar, W. Hil will do the cement work, and J. E. Goforth the carpenter- ing. During the beavy wind and rain storm that passed over this section last Thursaay afternoon, about 4 p.m., a chimney on Mr. Batten's- new house hokey blown over. It has since been re- uilt. Rev. Mr. Abrey bas had considerable improvements-made around the manse grounds and building. The last im- rovement dene was extending the platform from the front around to thé side door at the kitchen. Last Thursday afternoon as Miss Maggie Huggins, school teacher of S.3. No.11, Logan, was coming home, driven by Jas. Brown, they had a thrilling ex- perience. A heavy storm of rain, hail and wind accompunied by thunder and lightning, ayertook them, and the horse, a spirited one, became unman- ageable from the effects of the hail,and ran away. When turning the corner Mr.* Brown was thrown out, he that reputation. We have just passed into weoffer for your inspection ; Short Waist, Erect Form Corset sertions. are also having store selling at cost pri stock of Men's Furnishings. Produce taken as Cash. W. & J. Thompson, The Corer Store. Here we are again, better than ever prepared to cater to the wants of the people of Listowel and vicinity. This store has always held the reputation of being the place to get the RightGoods at the Right Prices, and this week we are bette® prepared than ever to uphold k'a large assortment of Staple and Dry Goods which we intend to sell at Close Prices. Below are a fow of the lines we Ladies' Corsets in all the new styles and makes. This week we are showing somegpecial Values in Summer Corsets and in the hich is becoming ao popular. In Ladies' Hose we have « complete stock in cotton and cashmere goods iu all! sizes, ciennes Laces we have just recei¥ed a nice assortment of Lace Edges and In- We have also a new-line of Ladies' Neckwear to choose from. See our special line of Cushion Tops which are meeting with a great sale. ,ERY.--This week we are making a special rnn on Millinery. We have a large assortmerit of Trimmed and Ready-to-wear Hats to pick from and this werk will see the arrival of a nice range of Ladies' Straw Hats. a special sale of Ladies' Sailor Hats. In ulen- We Any sailor iu the ce. MEN'S WEAR.--In this line we are to the front as usual with a large In Boys' and Men's Readymade Suits we bave a nice range to choose frum. The goods are all new and the patterns are up-to- date. All sizesin stock. In Men's Neckwear we have just received a shipment of all the newest styles ; also a nice line of Men's Shirts in the new patterus. Watch our window display of these goods. Remember the Boot & Shoe Sale now going on, ed stock of fresh Groceries always ou hand. A large and well assort- Butter and Eggs andi all Farm Remember the place on the coruer, Wim. & Jno. Thompson. Elma. Jas. Hinks and danghter are visiting relatives and friends at Woodstock and Innerkip. Miss Haines, of Sarnia, and Mr. and Miss Jackson, from Peel, spent Sunday at Whitfield MeCormick's, The recent heavy rains haye some- what affected many branches of labor, besides delaying potato planting. Johnston McCormick preached last Sunday night in the Trowbridge Meth- odist church to a large and appreciat- ive congregation, Miss Bessie Graham, 8th con,, return- ed home last Eriday, after spending the last two months with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, of 'Voodstoe™, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor and infant som retarn- ed with her for a short visit. John Love, jr. offers his desirable farm forsale in this paper. It con- tains 100 acres, is splendidly situated and in a hich state of cultiyation, and will be sold at a bargain, on easy terms, as Mr. Love is giving up farming. H. W. Hamilton has been engaged to make cheese at the Newry factory this season. Mr. Hamilton has had best factories of the district, andis an allround good man. We wish him success. On Satarday eve, 17th inst.) Wm. D. Moorhead, eldest son of Jas. Moorhead, Listowel, passed away at his home. in Britton. Deceased was in his 33rd year, and had been in poor health for some time. His wire, whoisa daugh- ter of Mrs. John Alexander, Britton, survives him, and has the sympathy, of the community in her sure bereave- ment. Interment was made in the Listowel cemetery. WEppED--A very quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John-Roe, Elma, on Wednesday after- noon, when their third daughter, Miss Sarah, was united in marriage to H. Y. Smith, druggist, of New York city, formerly of Atwood. The ceremony was performed by Rev W. V. MeMil- lan, of Princeton, in the presence of the immediate relatives of bride and groom. THE Bee joins with the young couple's many Elma friends in heartiest congratulations. 12TH Linz ITEMs.--We are pleased to report Russel iell's recovery from another slight attack of appendicitis. . Mr. and Mrs. Ovans visited friends in Clinton this week,...Mrs. Hammond, of Lebangn, is visiting her parents, Mr. and-Mrs. G, Adams, this week. .... Mrs. Hance, who has been ill for the ast week, is again able to be around.,. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Cruden, of Brus- sels, spent tne 24th in this neighbor- ood.... Mrs. Rogers, of Fullarton, and Miss Bowan, of Detroit, are spending a week under the parental roof... Messrs. Riach and W. Hance have been visiting for a few days with frieuds in Wallace. ....Kishing seems to be the rage at present, as young ladies may often seen wending their way to the river with enormous poles on their shoulders ....Look in any direction on the 12th you seexwealf wagon. R. has lots opposition,... The foundation of J. iy urst's house has been completed ....-The mason's are working at the cellar of Mr Dewar's fine new house... Mrs. Brooks and family and Mr. Greig left for Souris, Manitoba, on Friday *#morning. We wish them a pleasant journey and bright prospects: ooo Mr, Aikens, of Orangebill, is working with r, McLauchlin in the factory this summer....Miss Mary Littleis visiting her sister, Mrs, Morrison, on the 1 this week.... Rumors of a picnic are abroad to be held in Mr. Smith's bush on the 12th of June.... Nurse Bennet, |a graduate of ph Hospital, .is wait- ing 00 Mr. MeRane this work, tect ap of A; _ several years experience in some of the PERTH COUNTY NOTES. Born in Logan, on the 15th inst.,Mrs, Chas, Querengesser, jr., of a sun. At Harriston, the home _ laerosso team defeated Listowel Muuday 7 to 4. The ceremony of layizg the corner stone of the new Presbyterian church ut Granton will be held on Friday, 6th of June. ° Married in Logan on the idth inst., eldest son of Gottlieb Bach, and Miss Mary Rita, eldest dauguter of Jobo Ritz, all of Logan, 24 Independent Order of Forester lodges within the jurisdiction of the Stratford branch, will.meet in Stratford shortly to have a chureb parade, The barn and sheds of Michael Mar- ray, Kinkora, caught fire from some unknown cause the other day and soon burned to the ground. Mr. Murray lives on lot 30, can. 9, Ellice, quite near Kinkora, and was preparing to raise his barn on Saturday. Henry Foley was to do the work, and all his tackle to be used for moving and raising burns were consumed by the flames, Lt is estimated that the barn was worth about $1,200. It was insured in tho Downie Mutuai Co, Mary's Lamb--Revised. Mary had a little lamb, With mint sauce on the side ; When Mary saw the Meat Trusv's bill ft shocked her so she cried. ' Mary bad a little veal-- A cutlet nicely broiled ; Her papa, to pay that veal, All morning sorely toiled, Mary had a little steak-- A porterhouse quite sme And when the bill cxme if®he sighed : "No dress for me next fall." tl Mary had 4 little roast-- As juicy as could be-- nd Mary's papa simply went Right into bankruptcy. Mary isn't eating meat-- She has a better plan ; She 'vows it's ladylike to be A vegeterian. : -- Bobcaygeon Independent. NEWS. OF THE DAY. Santos-Dumont's balloon was cut and destroyed with knives in the Crys- tal Palace at London, and the ascens- ions which he had arranged for next week had to be postponed, J.ord Pauncefote, British Ambassa- dor to the United States, is dead, 'The United States' offer of a warship to couvey his remains to England has been accepé' by the British Govern- ment. eg London, May 29.--The Daily Chron- icle this morning declares that the ne- gotiations, which will be practically concluded this week, will witness the termination of the war in South Africa. The paper says it understands that the Government has declined to grant the rebels unqualified amnesty, orto fix a date for the establishment of se!f-gov- eroment, aud that English will prob- ably be the official languag6 in the two colonies: Thanks to Pierpont Morgan's magni- ficent gitt of £10,006, St, Paul's Cathe- dral,Londou, 1s partially illuminated by electricity. The work has occupied three years and Mr. Morgan has now promised to defray the cost of the com- th, | pretion of the installation which has al- ready accounted for sixteen miles of cable, containing more than two and a half tons of copper, The electricians expect to finish the contract in another twelve months, .