bt a ra i is ited Nai a adeeb ata is wt eae inti, Peach Listo VOL. XXXI.--NO. 42 ee ee ne saree WALTER BROS. ain ng ge Znyone Who is Thinking of Buying of Come in and, examine the goods, if they suit you and the price 'suits you buy, if not you will not of- fend us in the least. values in Ov and Flannelette Blankets, Ladies' Top and In when you come to examine them and see our prices. Cut Price Sale IS A WINNER. any kind should make use of this opportunity, We are also offering excellent ercoats, Ladies' and Misses' Jackets, Wool - Underskirts, Dress Goods and Silks, fact every line in the store will be of interest to you Here Are a Few of the Many Lines We Are | Offering. 'Others too Numerous to Mention. | Misses' Jackets, all sizes, | Ladies' Astrachan Jack- | reg. price $5 to $10, | ot, reg. price $30, sale | price $2 to $5. | price $15. , | A great selection of Ruffs Ladies' Cloth Jackets, and Muffs. Sale Price exceptionally good value, $2 price to clear at $1 to $18. { | i | | Ladies' "Rat-lined, Mink | ~haa's Ce | trimmed Jackets, reg. PD i et i for 25c, 3 lb b price eu sale price $63. 50.) Ladies' Rat-lined, Sable | trimm $60, sale price $47. Men's Rat-lined t ta | with otter calles, oa ae 7 <ets, 7 ice $47 0. shin price $65, sale price $53;75 MHL SSN 3.u0C Soda Biscuits 2ic. Million: Sosa tec of Highest Fxice paid. for preduce ie Boats Trede- WANTE ne Milin Pounds of Poultry and One' WALTER BROS. We tr ta ety as tin as Fins ergy ting tage Sr ee he ee a ed gna begty le See ee ee Oe ee a ee eee Se ee wt > ae ee ee a A a a le Ol ll ll ll el 7 grakey Ta ae Nee eee ee eS ee See ee 5 ti ae eens ine teentncen ingen tate tos ¢ , WONDERFUL SARGAINS Men's : Suits 48 Only, in Heay English Tweeds in Dark Remember These Are All New Stock. Ladies', Misses' and Children's Stylish Coats. loose fitting. 'All prices from $1.90 to chance, Cash oF Trade Paid for Butter and Eggs, Grey and Brown Mixtures. Men's Suits, three button- ed single breasted, sack style, heavy English Tweeds, in dark grey and brown mixtures, lined with good Italian Cloth, sizes 36 to 44, well worth $12. Now i is your chance as we intend clearing out this lot for BS_.9Sso. 175 in the let. Tight fitting, semi fitting and Ladies requiring Coats should not oe this People's Cash Store. 'Dried Apples, Poultry, Etc. Robert Thompson. icine ig a te tag ' 5 : | i ; t aE § tie 3 : ei 3° t 7 } 5 i } | : iE t: | f | ' 2 CHRIST CHUR REv. N. A. Fitzroy Bo! Rector. ieee 1908. Last Sunday after 11 a. m.--Morning Prayer and Sermon, 2 30 p. m. --Sunday School. 7 p. m.--Evensong and Sermon. GOSPEL specie In Hall over Miss Schaefer's fancy store every pansy night at 7 o'clock, THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH will be held on ee SUNDAY, NOVEMBER~ 29, Preacher--REV. D. J. WELSH, B. A., Th., of Tiverton Services| morn- \ ne and oe Spec! a pon Rev. W. F. | Price it aT delves his 3 lar Musical Lecture, "Philip 'aul Bliss, M | and Evangelist."' A story of thrilling Se t, w ee Guasistens, « Chet olos, uartettes, joruses, i cera accompaniment, Admission ce! am s BALANCE OF Yeas FREE.-- Stan- " will be sent to new so tag in po of 1909 for $1. $1.50, cas and ad get the tans of the present year AUCTION SALE. . Vandrick, ee will sell by auction for Mr, Williams, at the ows are "anoatiy tie Istein F. op hanicnest, M. Propriet FARM FOR SALE.--150 acres ad- ang rage of Listowel. Fine build- ngs, of water and all ern = m- \ provements 1 Aphy personally or we LLS Litwnel." Williams $100 TO BE GIVEN AWAY. A free kh for you. Come and take it away. very customer purchasing: goods to the amount of $2, PRs dollars) pak over at this store on Friday and Boe urday we give an opportunity to Me lect one ot SENS Su ce = ig kag re tees contains som our regular sock Underwear, S aomed. ages apie ip oar windows, Terms strict]. . JENKINS, TAILOR and MEN'S FURNISHER. 4 J. E. SAWDON, M. D. C. M. M. R. C. S., England. L. R. C. P., London. ffice on Main street, over Kibler's F. POLLOCK, L.D.S., D.D.S., DENTIST. Dio over Grey, Bernie & Co.'s store, Main treet, Listowel, Visite setuid every Monday. T.J.McDOWELL,D.D.S.L.D.S. : DENTIST. Graduate Royal College Dental Sur- eons. raduate Detroit College of Medicine (Dental Department). Office over Schinbein' s Store, same entrance as Murphy Scan, J. EL 'Terhune and Dr. Moo WINGHAM BUSINESS COLLEGE. t modern and pang Busi- neon "Schoo! in Western Ontario. Widely experienced, broadly edu- cated, attentive Stenography, ail and Commercial Courses. tory course for those wove ne odueation has been neg- Mail courses, in mp! subjects, for jose who wish to Individual toroid in Enter any a. Write for handsome cata- eae. SPOTTON, PRIN. DVOOWVEA-T VENDA PLAN WELL and take a course in the Listowel meee ollege REOPENS SEPTEMBER 1st, EDUCATION PAYS... Write for particulars to . wanens en eeneteey y part of Canada from now up to the. eek Mail oe $ | mall, CO) Ohio, returned bh and will spend a returning to Hamil Peon Horse 80! snow which ended up on eight or se ten nd for a day or two ae y was sleighing. n in T to this weck-as the < pal deputation f th. County inter- viewing the "Ont regard to establ pitals. gb TAXEs- col ede:. The Ladies' Aid ot ota Baptist Church purpose holding a social tea at the home of Mrs, 8S, S, Jennings, Wallae street, = Thursday evening, November: 26th. 'ea will be ay from 6.80 to 8 o'clock. Cone and enjoy a social evening, An admission fee of 10c. will be charged. The funeral 'of David Carl Stevenson, aged three years and six months, son of Mr, and- Mrs, S. B. Stevenson of Elma, took place yesterday afternoon to Fair- view cemetery. The little one died on Tuesda was unable to reach home in time for the funeral. Hunters RetTurN.-- The Listowel Hunt Club have returned from the north, ter a not very succossful season. The party got four deer, two of them being shot by Alvie Daum and Arthur Doug- las, who remained for a day or two after the others had left The bush fires had swept over a considerable portion of the hunting grounds, which accounts the scarcity oftdeer there. Mr. W. R. Logis left on Monday for MY © & position with the Nordheimer Piano Co. Master Fred. Bennett, another @uployeo of The Mor- tis Piano Co., alsoleft the same day for Oshawa. They fre ing positions temporarily, and. will return to town in the event of y being rebuilt. Several other e a of the piano » but we hope to in ina few some steps in regard fine A-L. MCINTYRE: fellows and # Prof. Hicks to possess the | aniakan aeeeenas "a only reliable. s,* WFS se es ifs « ; 8 nies ot phat et 2 ere * oa ses Sings ae MD ea sa promise to be a busy ti ¢ town, Monday atternoo oon ~) fire had the village un- 'and laborers, in the event of the By-law "Sipe: ar ATWoOoD.--Word _ reached that a serious. had broken out in Atwood and that threatened with destruc- the fire i "control. 6 fire started in bakery of Mr, J. LS Welch, and co to the Atwood ha engine being frozen, got-such headw: oi that t the palin was nisieseed 'and the fire y ca owned the bak ery buil which was insured. Mr. Welch's nan is considerable. Baptist Anniversary.--We call at- . The jal preacher is Rev. D. J, Welsh, B. A., B. D., of Tiv- erton, who is-President of the Baptist ation and is o1 f the rising denomination: The to be cen by the pas- tor, Rev. W. F. Prices gee: Be antici- ted with much interest e Young men of the cal Lecture sketch of the career of P. P. Bliss, th famous evangelist, who was the au [) y sti ing es. The story of his eventful life is full of interest, is tragic death--he killed gether with his wife in a railway smash was most pathetic. is com- sitions, both sacred secu! will oo metaine the celebrated '*Rain 7 and the hu morous eB te, eee vs : a = Rapti' augmen from other ical -- and orchestral accompaniment will be furnished. Services ~ ~oa athe. -4 aes of His Induction. And is Tendered a co and Pres- entation by the Congregation. ~ Last Sunday services at Knox Ghurch were particularly attractive to the older mem tl urch, when Rev. J. W. Bell, M.A., celebrated the 40th anni- versary of his ordination and induction as pastor of the Listowel congregation. The Rev. gentleman preached two thoughtful and somewhat reminiscent sermons, which were listened to with deep ae by large a Speo- ial music for the occasion was furnished by the Choir, under the leadecitss of the Precentor, Walter Hardwick. On Mon- day evening the members and adherents of the church met together for @ social time, and although the night was one to keep everyone home, large numbers tramped through a blinding snow storm todo honor to aman who was loved and respected by all who knew his stir- ling qualities, and who had retained a warm personal fecling during the twen- ty-four years since he resigned the pas torate of the Church. Refreshments were served by the ladies, and a recep- tion was held in the Guild room, anda short program was given in the Church, the following local talent taking part: uet, Misses Henderson; Cornet solo, S. Howe; Duet, Mrs. G. Stevenson and pes Cornet solo, F. S. Howe; Solo, Walter Hardwick. The orchestra played most accoptably while the re- freshments were being served. The fol- lowing gentlemen spoke of their acquain- tance in the olden days with Mr. Bell: . Thos. Hardie, D. D, Campbell; B, F. Brook, John Haniilton, Dr. Moore Dr. Dingman, Benjamin Rothwell and W. E, Binning. v. J. S. Hardie acted as chairman, Mr. Binning read an ad- dress and presented a purse of gold fo Rev. Mr. Bell, who made a most feeling and Ages roply. » Following is a copy of the address: The Rev. a W. Bell, M Reverend and Dear Sin, We take this formal mpcebanis of congratulating you that in God's good providence you have attained the fortieth anniversary of your ordination as a minister of the Gospel, also on this the fortieth anniversary of your induction over this congregation, which was your first pastoral charge. Only a few of those who Breoted you 40 me you to-night, some have gone to citar: parts of Canada following fortune's fickle pathway, but "Land that me Kk ve ed that the ties which bind a minister to his sn must ever 'sociated with emories on the m ear | earth. Since you left us 25 years ago we have always followed you, your fam- ily and your work with kindly interest ; wo have shared with you in your sor- rows and we have rejoiced with you in | your joys. We ge not think it wotld be wise the cl eckered memories of his you have enjoyed for so many years an unbroken witness for Christ' and His kingdom, as wellas for the grace and tre Listavval, Nov, 16s, 1908, : occa _ KNOX fe Bears ene? us|to farmers happy reunion with its. recalling of faces and friendships may provea mu- tual blessing i in stimulating all to great- er effort in the Master's work. igned on of your friends, B.f. Brook, Thos. st E, Bi J. H. Mo! id. | PIANO FACTORY BY-LAW -o-- Endorsed at Large Public Meet- NOTA DISSENTING VOICE. A Good Omen tor Ca Carrylog the 'Bylaw. Proba bly the lacpet public meeting of citizens ever heldin Listowel to dis cuss a question of purely local interest teok place on F: -- evening last, when the town hall was filled to the doors, the meeting having been called for the e re- building of the Piano factory. Mayor Foerch took the chair, and expressed his pleasure at seeing such a large and representative meoting, which showed the citizens were deeply interested in the question. The ony difficulty he saw was that there support of tl The Mayor briefly alluded tothe negotiations for rebuilding the factory and the proposed loan, stating that from the mel he had taken the stand to have the town's in- terests carefully safeguarded, and was satisfied that this had been done. ae with Mr. Climie, he had consulted Mr. Guthrie of Guelph, with the result that there was no loop-hole for the Company to get out of carrying out the agreement a the town, should they desire to -- W. Climie outlined ar fully the roposition, as contained in the By-law aud agreement, first showiag what the period of twenty years, and to give them partial exemption from taxes for a per- iod of ten years; the-town .to_pay the interest only on the loan for the firat ten years, og would amount to $1,125 a year, and to have a first mortgage fe) the aes as security for the loan and fulfilment of the conditions of the agree- jae The Company agrees. to rebuild Stes looker and operate it for the full the loan. -a8 large a scale as cap amount of capital inthe | business for the period of ey yoars; to repay oat ingtalmen A) gall 9 principa , on to pay the interest as well as the princi- pal during the second ten years. The Company also agrees that the mortgage shall cover the right to manufacture Morris pianos, In the supplemontary agreement drawn up by Mr. Guthrie, and since signed by the contracting parties, it is further provided that in the event of tho Company failing to carry out its agreements, or going into voluntary liquidation or anialgamation which would canse it-to cease doing business in Listowel, damages are pay- able to the town equal to one-half the yearly interest paid by the town, The town is also given the power to issue in- junctions against the Company to pre- vent removal or the manufacture of Morris a in any other place outside of Lisi Mr. ow Rk. Tudhope was the next speaker, and said he was going into the business with the expectation of making money, and in doing so he ho to benefit the town as well. With the competent management _ of Messrs, Thornton, Windsor and Connolley, who were well known citizens, he expected to build up a largely increased trade. Mr. Barrowclough of Winnipeg would be the fifth man to form the Company, and he stood at the head of the piano trade in the West and had made a great success of Tho Morris Piano Co.'s businoss there. As for himself he had considerable expericnce in financing and controlling capital and would take care of that end .of the tele Mr. Tud- hope considered the Company would beta good combination and was san- guine of making the concern a success in every way. The new Company had made satisfactory arrangements with Mr. Scott bag takeover the business and carry ito Mr. ra B. Morphy dealt with the question in a practical way, furnishing convincing figures to prove that the proposition was a good one for tho town from a fiaancial point of view. Of the 37 heads of families employ- ed in the piano factory, erty owners, and the taxé: them ona total assessment of $14,600 amounted to one-third of the annual interest that the town would be called on to pay by the loan, The 15 tenants employed were for $8,850, which added to above would, at 24 mills, make 662.80, or 30c, more than one- half the annual interest of $1,125. The Company had paid last year in wages $32,863.68, besides a large amount paid for lumber. The money paid out came from abroad, from rts of the Dominion from tho At- 'lantic to the Pacific. Thousands 6 dollars were circulated here through the medium of the Piano factory that never would have come here, and mes into the pockets of, butcher, baker, m chant and all classes. Mr. Morphy aL luded to the high'class of workmen em- ployed, being among our best citizens, We do not want to lose them, and the town could not afford to allow the in- dustry to depart. He saw a great fut- ure for the piano trade in the opening and expansion ry Western Canada, an felt that our citizens would rise to 'the occasion and' support the By-law. Mr. B. Rothwell also took. practical view of the question, and was strongly nm iy to supply goods, Y, NOV. 20; 1908 : Eilteg and Proprietor hick: Aagtvina ror Cuatr Fac- 'mercy that has sustained 'ou and yours | in favor of the By-law. He considered att cae losis of: Sian: all these years. We pray that per that the extra taxes that the ratepayers ' would have to pay, from 374c. on an as- ing. supporting the By-law 'tasaand his allowed 180 be a gout thing for the town. : Mr. J. W, Scott spoke of the negotia- tions with Mr. Tudhope also eas well of the Se Ap and employees of the factory, dhad no as to the success a the new Mr. J. C. Hay ere the town's in- terests were carefully saf an looked upon the scheme as a good finan- cial one coat in the interests the rate- pore e about Mr. Tudhope, and found that he was a man of means and first-rate business ability. Ag to the reputation of the Morris piano, he had learned upon his recent visit to Winnipeg: that there were more Morris pianos sold there than of any other make: The business was one the town could not afford to lose, Mr. Siemon of Aide who is large- ly interested in m turing, was iu- vied tovepaaic, aude said bia Tad boon aa sociated with. Mr. Tndhope in business for some years, and had found him straightforward and always carried out what Ze undertook. Reeve Hacking and Messrs. Hawkins, Kemp, Woods and J. N. Hay also spoke in favor of the By-law, and urged thi citizens to come out atid vote for iton ~ the 30th inst. Mr. E. C. Thornton, manager of The Morris Piano Co., was the last speaker, and his remarks were of a practical na- ture and much tothe point. He had assumed the management on Jan. Ist, 1904, and at the same time Mr. Windsor became Superintendent of the manufac- turing end of the business. The *Com- peny wished to hava the concern put on a progressive business basis, and with that object i in bia they had set to work n thoroughly reorganiz- Pe BES 7 pain Pipa recogni- tion for the Morris piano which they felt it deserved, and also put the business on a paying basis, showing a profit for the~ past three years. This should -be suffi- cient guarantee of the ability of the new Company to make money, and while the business is heing injured through inabil- stiJl Morris pianos ut the Ca are #0 favorably regarded throughot anticipated in regaining what may~ lost in the: meantime, providing *that is generally known that cnonseee without undue the personnel of the new Company, Mr. Thornton said; 'I understand it is be--- urged by opponents of 'the py: -law that neither one of the local parties. imtorest- ed if the new Company, Mess: Connol- | ley, Windsor and financial standing. This is probably correct, and so far as I can see is in no way a reason why the By- law should be defeated. Very few men in straight salary positions succeed in accumulating a competency, and we are quite frank in stating that our ambition in consenting to being associated with Mr. Tudhope in | the new "Compan yis tomake money, depend on it if we did not feel pola Pr assured that there was afuturefor the Company which would directly benefit us froma momentary standpoint, and if wo had not faith our ability to make good in the present Pagers we would not waste our time over it, and neither would Mr, Tudhope invest his money in the propo- sition if he was not thoroughly satisfied oo it would make money. for him." Mr. Thornton referred to Mr. Barrow- clongh of Winnipeg, who hge be a member of the new Company, as being the best piano agent in the West, and it was largely owing to his ability and push that the Morris piano had gained first place in the Manitoba capital. Mr, Barrowclough would be a decided acqui- sition and would place the Company in a position to command and control ina large measure the piano trade of the Canadian West. Continuing, Mr. Thorn- ton said: Ifthe By-law is defeated I presume that what wa and experi- ence Wé have gained in Piano busi- ness would probably aaa a eeenere In fact each one of the three local parties has already been approached by other concerys with a view to securing their services, but we naturally feel that hav- in nso closely identified with the splendid progross made by the ~ Morris recent years that we myself, have any allow the present opportunity to go, by default, as Morris pianos must be manu- factured, if not in Listowel then in some other town or city. + It has cost a lot o time and money to place the Morris piano in its present position in the esti- mation of the public, and we were just beginning to reap the benefit. Business was coming to us voluntarily which four years ago was almost impossible to sc- cure, and I submit it would bo very short sighted on our part not to take whatever steps wero necessary in order to foster and conserve the very valuable connection we have established. Per- = I am in as g ne toknow whereofI speak, and I firmly believe from my knowledge of tho circumstances that the only possible. way in which this live industry can be ™® retained in the town of Listowel is by the ceropay es carrying the By-law 4-which is to bo submitted on the 30th inst, " Me. Tadhope' 3 legal adviser in Toronto tells him the terms of the agrée- ment we have signed with the town are very drastic, everything being in the town's favor ; but we have offered no objections, simply use we have -1o other thought but to deal fairly by the town, and we certainly would pet be asking for ee if we did not sce gomething in it for ourselves. tf the (Concluded on last page.) ' |