Lug? verre rr ee ewe ewe a aa i a a lil ae all i htt th ii ea ie a ee Ee lacs de is = bs i Hs \ 3 oe Ere ' 3 : be ha ' a - CANADIAN PACIFIC ASHRISTMAS STEAMERS --FOR-- Liverpoo], London and Glasgow. Canadian Pacific and Allan Line Steamers--Splendid ac- commodation for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class. Secure your berths now. Baggage checked through. J. Livingstone, Jr. TOWN AGENT, C. P.R. J. W. Scott & Son, BANKERS, ESTABLISHED 1872. _.Gsneral Banking Business transacted, DRAFTS BOUGHT. and SOLD, Payable in all partsof the DOMINION, UNITED STATES and CREAT BRITAIN NOTES DISCOUNTE pEosies RECEIVED. -- rate of interest allowed. eee! ge amount a ig ate funds to lend 'arm 8 et current rates, wit privilege of re- ate annually, Marriage Licenses Issued. ]. W. Scarr & Son, Listowel. ~ AUSPICES OF BAND. CONCERT eae =apibar "Scenes at a Union Station," in Music Hall on cand Evening. The comedy ofthe above which is to be given™ in the Hall on Friday night of this promises to be one of name, Music wee ent characters, representingg the odd and eccentric people always to be seen at a large railwiy station, and almost 'évery part is irresistably fun- ny and will furnish many a laugh for the audience. Miss Drake, under whose direction the play is being put on, is an expert in this line, and is herself a very clever actress and impersonator, as welleas being possessed of a beautiful voice, which she uses to great advan- tage during the performance. A short time ago Miss Drake ap- once in Clinton under the auspices of the Clinton Band, and the-execu- tive of the band were so well pleased with her work that they forwarded her the "ag > tod letter: enes in a Union ogee presented ay Luella Z. Drake, as- sisted by local talent, under the aus- pices of the Citizen's Band, was cer- tainly one of the most successful en- tertainments ever presented to a Clin- ton audience. he hall was packed to the doors, and went away delighted. a dramatic reader is very and her singing is so far ordinary that it alone amply ae the hearer. The most strikin fea- ture of the programme, rere I was the Love Song, a duet for male female voices, in which Miss takes both parts. We cannot too highly recommend Miss Drake to any organization wishing a high paying, successful " ulntaee ment." The Clinton Citizen's Band. Jas. A. W. J. Moffat, Sec! -Treas. The gdvance sale of seats has open- ed out well,-and everything points . a large audience. tices, 25 and 2 cents. Plan of hall at Livingstone's Drug Store. In 1882, when Stratford.was erecting its jail, the City Council was sent asa delegation to Kingston, to study the most approved methods of imprisonment. One of the members of the Council was somewhat illiterate and had never trav- elled so far beforc. He was so interest- ed in seeing new places that at every station he wonld get off the train and walk up and down the eee in ordor to sec the different tow Down past Belleville the train stopped at a tank to take water, and the repre- sentative from the Canadian Stratford- on-Avon got off as usual to explore. When he came -- 7 coach again onc of the party asked Well, George. whai place is this?" He was greeted with the reply : "There don't seem to be no but the sign calls it Castoria." Satur. day Night. A minister tells astory illustrating the inborn Irish trait of quick wit: One Saturday. the women of the congregation were busy trimming up the church, "T strolled in," says the minister, 'and Katie Martin was decorating the pulpit. I noticed some tacks strewn about the <i and jocularly advised Katie to be careful to pickup all the tacks men n she was through with her work. ou know, Katie,' I said, 'thatif I should step on one of those tacks right in the middle of a sermon there i is no telling what might happen.' " 'Faith, ye wouldn't linger comet on that point,' said Katie, without a smile." It is the lot of the wise man to..be asked fool questions. In fact, the ask- ing is an acknowledgment of the wisdom of the man of whom the inquiry is made. This being so, the man who asked William Jonnings Bryan whether he really belicved in advertising, paid Mr. i happened in owed that he was a wise man by the reply ho made. It was: 'The fcllow who tries to business without advertising i is heart silent Lome wha he ig but nobody else *. class,. with tion of your monthly earnings. necessary formality, by those who exercise due cure in t ask under 'sound, "Phere: is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune." cash on hand, than of him who is without the means to take advantage of opportunity. No matter what your incame, lay aside in the safe cus-. tody of a Savings Bank, regularly and systematically, soms por- It is surprising how rapidly per- sistent Savings grow ; remarkable, the business opportunities they unfold ; and indescribable, the sense of personal independence and security they create. The Bank of Hamilton is generally recognized as involving all that an ideal savings depository should be. of over Thirty Million Dollars ; agement ; governed by successful business men of known integrity and repute ; and conducted economically, without display or un- it is generally selected as the Savings Bank, he selection of their Banker. With total assets conservative man- Your Savings Account, large or small, is solicited. An en- quiry for the Manager will ensure all information and attention to your particular requirements, BANK OF HAMILTON Listowel Branch, J. M. CAMPBELL, Manager. at Rosthern, Sask., burglar named W. F. a who shot at him first on being disturbed in the store. Ames' companion got away. Edward Finley, James Sweet and Al- bert Conroy, trainmen, of West Toronto, were killed in a collision near Burkcton Junction. score of cars were smashed, Fifty pounds of dynamite exploded in the boiler-house at Battle's quarry, Thor- old, wrecking the place and severely in- jering William Bombay, engineer. Mra. James Pequegnat of Stratford walked into Victoria Lake and was drowned, A four-year-old boy named Andorson fcll and struck his head on atable at Calgary, and was fatally injured. A New Jersey girl was frightened to death by a mouse which ran across the floor in her home, Over a hundred persons, mostly Arabs, lost their lives in the burning of the British steamer Sardinia at Valetta, Malta Two men have been convicte . at Buf- falo of smuggling a froma Cana- da into the United S The Pall Mall Gazette warns the British Government that there is danger lurking in the Indian situation, AUCTION SALE. | C. F. Vane © k, wetioneer, will sell by auction fo c, M. J. Williams, at the sees 8 Hotel Stable, on Friday, Nov. 7th, 25 Dairy Cows gu posed to be in and 1 sg bul be above cows are mostly Series Cc. r Vai --_-- iortionsen, OM. Williams ropri Condemned by Physicians, Unsecruplous gem awe Kener corn remedies and ack Refuse such and insist = Pusenve Painless Corn --Tiog It's purely vegetable, safe and s BORN. WALTER --In Listowel, on Nov. 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. J.P P. Wal ter, a son. LISTUWEL MAKKETS. Nov, 26, 1908. Wheat, per bushel . dard. *90 Peas, e &) Oata, 6 rley, 43 Hay per ton 7 00 Bran, 23 00 Shorta, 25 00 Butter per B. ° mo U Fags, dos. oo 22 toes per bag, . 40 50 . 100 Ibe, . 275 Wood, long, * 400 700 ood short 200 300 Dressed Hogs, 80 & 5 Live Hoge 700 78 Lamba. 500 #00 leet 700 8% FARM FOR SALE, pore Satin, bein, cing north half of Lot nee yj ncession of all pbeRee4 bee in exellent corn of cul- tivation, farm under-drain well fenced and ciaedanie of Edward Tadel, a = Rattle's store illed a)- Two or three engines and a/ 8 Land | shall then water, good orchard. On the farm is a good briek house, geo sagias pidaig weeny also a barn and hen For Fol Stace A sig ly to J h Crawford, one mile and sebyapet eaatat the farm. SAMUEL ROBINSON. AUCTION SALES, December 9.--For Mr. Thomas Len- lot 47, 2nd concession bars Sale at 1 o'clock. C. F. auctioneer. December 14.--For J. F. Wilson, at his farm adjoining town, valuable farm tock, etc. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. C. F. Vandrick, auctioneer. TAX NOTICE.' TOWN OF LISTOWEL. placed - my hands, to receive taxes etiealing the ith pose! next. After that date five rl cen all taxes not t paid agers are hereb: notified to poet Ree ves accordingly... ge Collector. Listowel, ine 18, 1 A Little Light On a Dark Subject. We are prepared to take care of all orders for Coal and Wood at the lowest possiblo prices, and solicit a fair share of the Coal and Wood business in this locality. We are handling the celebrat- j ed Plymouth Coal and guarantee it clean and hard, containing yood burning quali- ties, equal to any coal mine in America We thank the public for their liberal | patronage since we commenced business and ask for a continuation. of the same. And would ask those who have not al- ready given us atrial todo so. Re- member we have both Wood and Coal. And don't forget the place--Office at Marble Shop. Phones 38 and 121. i R. T. KEMP. Executors' Notice to Credi- tors, In the matter, of 'of the Estate pts zim Carey, late of the Township o aegean, in the County of Perth, Bong eceas' dete i is hereby given pursuant to "The Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1897,' chapter 129, that allcreditors oe others rs f the said Ellen Carey, deceased, their Christian and surnames, addresses and descriptions, the full particulars of their claims, the statement of their accounts, and the I ae of the securities, if any, held-b oo further take notice that after the said Exe- l have notice, an will not be liable for the said ante any ereof to any person or per- sons of whose claims notice has not been received as required. --_ at d at Listowel this fourth day of SAMUEL BURNETT, Executor. OLINE CAREY, Executrix. By BLEWETT & BRAY, . Their Solicitors, ng thereto, having re- only to the claims of 'eon ey they i 13 oTOWRSHIP OF WALLACE. NOTICE cE RE TAXES. iven that all taxes Wallace for a 14th da: 7 908. An di cont: will be added, une der By-law No 0. 405. to all taxes not then pa I wee Lek at the following places to re- ceive tax CANADIAN et "E O@ Ea ik © ONLY THROUGH LINE Western "Canada Palmerston, on At the Hee House, 3rd and 1h 19th and 26th, and on Dec. 3; Listowel, t the Queen's Hotel, on } ent 20th and 27th, andon Dee. 4th and Also at the Tow nship rity Gowans- town, on Dec. ag and 14t G. H. ge "Collector. Wallace, Nov. 14, 1908 Oliver & Ellis GOAL, WOOD AND GEMENT. TRY OUR GROSS GREEK GOAL Before buying Once used always used. We have Furnace, Stove, Nut and Pea sizes on hand at all times, also the best grades of Cannel and Soft Co We are the Sole Agents for The Western Portland Ge- ment Co. of Atwood. By a supply of Cement kept Main St. Phone 4. Tbe for 24 dozen for -$4-- nice Silk ---- 'Pumbier, 4 ba J. M S Teel Ag oe _| ferent pa sonal ; e e emake, black &col- price A peed Seats oredvextra 'and next week, at $6 and 'and 60, Satarday daketer ei tian fl aa Mondsy 2 256 Big Store. REMARKABLE OFFER OF . Men's Furlind Coats, Fur Coats, Imitation Furlined Coats. SATURDAY AND NEXT WEEK. 1 man Indian Buffalo, a good wearer, regular price 2 for 4 Bulgarian Lamb with Astrachan collet: $33 ane ; ve Bulgarian Lamb with Nubian collar, $303for i 5 black Russian Calf, beautiful soft finish, nearly all in one piece, extra fine quality, $38 for $25. 1 Natural Calf, regular $25 for $21. i Racoon Coat. Beaver pune, regular $80 for $65. 3 black China Dog, $23 for $ 3 Brown Goar, extra nice Sealy: look as good as a réal Beaver, $30. 3 one oe es Beaver Cloth, with the best of China Dog lining, regular or $ 3 only best or Beaver Cloth, best of Marmot lining, Astrachan collar, a good looking coat, for $30. 4 of the best Natural Muskrat- lined, Persian Lamb Collar, and extra nice Beaver shell, special at $60. We also have some nice Imitation Furlined Coats from $15 to $20. SATURDAY AND NEXT WEEK. . Xmas. Goods, \ Special Values in Dress Goods and Remnants, Ladies' and Children's Jackets. Ladies' Skirts. J. M. SCHINBEIN. GUNTHER 3] ---- CASES OF Christmas Hovelties, that have just' been opened up and are on exhibition and forsale atlow and reason- able prices. Never before have we been able to show such good val- ues in Gold,Silver, Bronze, Brass, Cut Glass, China, Etc. There is not a store within a hundred miles to show such values as -Goldsmith's and Diamond Hall, Listowel. IN WATCHES we have the very best values that will stand railroad inspection and of the very best standard makes. Fast Trains Daily, 'Lowest Rates, No Changes or Delays. Talk it over with Je Livingstone, Jr., C. P. R. Agent, Listowel, J. H. GUNTHER, C. R. R. Watch TIuspector and Issuer of Marriage Licenses. i 4 IX) t Soetostengens 0 0fe 0) o-oheete gee' o-oo eSoefo-ege efoto ofe-es Soateateste "45 afoetes de RS xX os : Pfeffer Bros. ¢ Vy ee oe oY Having Taken Over the Mill call 'Business of | the ~~ x xX > Ml Milling & Elevators, Ltd fx ¢ % Meyers Milling & Elevators, Ltd., = 3. Are 'how doing a general milling business, and are & we putting = the same brands of Flour as have been OG tofore manufactured in Milverton. ee * The cape Mill will be thoroughly overhauled duringthe $ next few weeks. A new chopping outfit isalso being installed. All gristing and chopping will be taken care of * 7 same as at Milverton, with complete satisfaction guaranteed. %* > 4 LOCAL TRADE WILL BE GIVEN EVERY ATTENTION, ye +¢ 4 SX x x] & PFEFFER BROS. a *° " xX ¢ LISTOWEL AND MILVERTON. # Xd oe Pethestestesteste teste eteatery o-0o-ste-ale-o$o1 20 so-ale-s@elosresceateeseevenceceeele BRRRERRRE RR ee 9B mete BEE EEE PAAR AAAI. ADS AOA OOOO PPP ROP DA PDA ON OOOO Try one for-thirty days. what we can do for you at WALLACE . SAVE FUEL 2) +-- BY USING A-- g : "Supreme Steel Range ~ The "latest preduction on the market, and patented features by which the manufacturers claim a saving of 50 per cent. in wood or soft coal, and 30 per cent. in hard coal, over any other-stove now cod the market, would take 'pleasure in showing it to ev ranges we have the "CHAMPION" and ike "SUMMIT." We guarantee perfect satisfaction in any of these or no sale. In heaters we have the latest and up-to-date styles, which we also guarantee. R. ROSS' HARDWARE, Be Aan PABA WA ae am eee RARRAPSE ROO OD Wa embodying unique We rybody. In cast Call and see STREET. BARRRA Ae ROR R GELS GEA AFAADOAAL SS PIED eee. 2 $ Sees BODO: 36900404000000000004 $ THE CENTRAL GROCERY | > i) e We have commenced ee up for Xmas in all lines of Pancy Goods and Chinawar GOODS ARRIVING DAILY. ¢ 4 € , ¢ 4 é 4 New Raisins, Currants, Dates, Figs, Peels, Citron, Lemon, ; Orange, etc. ; California Grapes, Fine Quality. P Note a few of the Bargains for this and the followingweek: CANNED GOODS--Maple Leaf Brands, 3cans Peas ¢ for. 25, 2 cans Core aad i Peas for 25c, 1 Corn, 1 Peas & an omatoes for 25c, Soap assorted 7b for 25c, ¢ Mixed Cakes 3 Ibs for 25c. . ee i A discount of 25 per cent. on our Stock Pattern Plates, ' Cups and Saucers, eps Dishes, Souptureens, Plat- ters, Butter Paddies; e _ Try our Ceylon Teas-- Gries, Black and mixed for25calb. _All{Farm Produce taken, Cash or Trade. P 4 é 4 ¢ $ N. KROTZ, "Phone 64, Main St. $000000000000000000000000000008: OOODOSOSOSOSOSDOOOT ODOC SHTESOSOOS Winter j is Conia and San Will Need a Heater. Now the question is, which Heater will I buy ? If you con- sider your own interest you will purchase one of McCLARY'S FAMOUS HEATERS They are the best -- ever placed on the market: call in and see if they are not a what you desiré. are FUEL SAVERS AND "EASY TO MANAGE. Special attention given to Plumbing and Furnace Work. Try a Gallon of our best American Coal Oil. ADOLPH & BONNETT. LEADING HARDWARE MERCHANTS, LISTOWEL. Just They iz 60 Days' Clearing Sale. i We wish to thank our many patrons for their generous response during our sale, and wish to in- form them that we have a LARGE RANGE OF DARK GREY OVERCOATS, Newest Designs, Perfect rue Reg- ular $10 and $12, CLEARING PRICE $8. $ mae Heavy 'Me Rear sper Pree 36 rasan om re Wool Underwear oa bere Prices. 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