-----{GASTORIA pineergrren AheipfulRemedy Gonstipation and Dirt 7 and Feverishn oP Loss Srom-inlatancy Serefrom inl Facsimile Signature resulting 7 COMPASY yori. * para ILLS THE CENTAUR sr jy _ MONT! TREAL & NEW ths ol 1d at mon 35 CENTS, a Exact Copy of Wrapper. Mothers Know That Genuine Castoria Always Bears the Signature 'of In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YorK ciTY. Ais, Ales als, --Terms strictiy cash. OT PIS AIS NS SI CAN LS GIS TIS AIP AIP AP AN --Home made sausnges, bologna and headcheese. -- Highest cash prices paid for hides. --Dealer in all kinds of live stock. All kinds of stock hogs always on hand at reasonable prices. ---- cl. Atwood Meat Market --AII kinds of choice fresh meats on hand. PS APY AS TS TY TP AN SUP. MZ. BZ, AU. ATE. ANZ, ADs, CAI, ADS, cate. « AY FY FIN 3. Mi. Smith, Proprietor @ ae "SHIA HA SIRS ~ GEORGE BRAY Barrister, Solicitor Notrary Public Listowel, Ontario S. CECIL HAMILTON Barrister, Conveyancer Tniperial Bank of Money to Loan Solicitor for Car Oflice-- to D-. Fost cada. Main-st, Listowel, next er, dentist. H. B. MORPHY, K.C. N Conveyancer Parrister, vary Publie Solicitor for Bank of Hamilton Atwood Offices, Listowel and Milyerton Listowel, Milverton, Money to Loan. D. A. KIDD, M. D. Main-st., Atwood, Ontario Physician, Surgeon Accoucheur, Coroner Executiye Officer of Board of [fealth ee Speciulties -- Nye, Par, Nose and Throat Diseases of women and children. PRUIT TREES AND ~ PLANTS ha Spring Planting. "e need no furthe er introduction than the fact that we have been in the ( Nursery Business SIXTY ARS, and are now prepared to © meet existing conditions by offering eur high grade trees and plants di- rect to customers at ROCK BOTTOM 'RICES Send for our illustrated circulars of hardy varieties which you can order direct and save the agent's com- mission, of which you get the benefit. Our prices will be sure to interest vou and all stock is absolutely first-class and true to name. THE CHASE BROTHERS CoO. " of Ontario, Ltd. . Nurserymen. Established 1857. Colborre Ontario The bacon you save may save your] ~ bacon. . '\ See YOU CAN SUCCEED entral Business ollege, Stratford Ontario's Leading Commer- cial School makes success easy. "ee SAKE EE REKE ARSE SHER RES ERRER We haye three depart ments--Com- mercial, Shorthand and Telegraphy We give individual instructions and students may enter at any time Graduates are placed in positions. This is your opportunity as there t | isagreat call upon us for trained help. Write at once for particulars. al | . . ; * | W. J. Enaiorr, President + | D. A. MeLacutas, Principal = + 50 00 GB 8 BE GB GE Se 8 Ae BE Ge SE Se OE 96 GB 98 Je a Be de a A Notice to Creditors. | Pe | | |Inthe matter of the Estate of John | E. White, late of the Township of | Elma, deceased. | Novice is hereby given pursuant lto Tu Truster Act (Ontario) that all creditors and others having claims against the person or estate of the said John E White, deceased, who died on or about the 16th day of December, AD, 1917, are required to send their claims in to Eliza Ann Johnston, the sole executrix and per sonal representative of the said John Ii. White, deceased, or mail same to her at Atwood Post Office on or be fore the 12th day of Marcu, 1918, by registered letter. And-notice is further given that on and after said last mentioned date, ; the said executrix may distribute the 'assets of the said Testator or any title thereof amongst the persons en- titled thereto baying regard to the |claims of which She has then. notice and shall not be liable for the said assets or any part thereof so distri buted to any person of whose claims she had not notice at the time of the distribution. Dated at hig the 16th day of February A.D, 1918. ELizA ANN See, Executrix, Atwood, : by H. B. Morpuy, K.C. & Listowel. ---- | Wave you renewed for the Bex ? -publication, | cows. 5000 Facts Abou The new edition of that : sobale "5000 facts about Cana fa" for 1918, bas been issued and and again meets a long-felt want for a concise record of Oanada's progress and development in o single year. | The compiler is Frank Yeigh, the well-known author and lecturer and acknowledged authority on everything Canadian. This is the 10th year, of its publication, and the new issue is enlarged and improved oyer previous editions. Fifty chapters deal- with the outstanding features of the nation arranged alphabetically from "Agri- culture" to "War," presented in a series of crisp paragraphs that quickly tell their significant story and that will prove a revelation to even the best informed Canadian. Copies may be had by remitting 25 cents to the Canadian Facts Publishing Co, 588 Huron Street Toronto, or on enquiry from leading booksellers. This "tab- loid eyclopedia of Canada," as it has been aptly called, is a splendid invest- ment. SPEIR--HENDERSON.--At the home of the bride's parents, cn' Feb ruary 26th, 1918, by Rev A. J. Mann B. A, Mr. J. Harold Speir, of Grey township, to Miss Isabelle Buchanan only daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Robert Henderson, of, Brussels. During 1917 fire losses in Canada amounted to $23,251,601. The Dec- ember loss was/'over four millions of ollars. The number of fires report- ed totalled 14,092, but over $15,500, 000 of damage resulted from 76 fires One hundred and ninety eight persons were burned to death during the year exclusive of lives lost by fire in the Halifax disaster. Over eighly per cent. of the fires in Canada are easily preventablo. I have eaten a bale Of spinach and kale, : And I've never raised a row, T have swallowed a can Of moistened hran And I feel like a brindled cow. I am taking a snac From the old hay stack In the evening shadows gray. And I'm glad you bet. At last to get To the end of a meatless day. The Methodist church, at Teviot- dale, which was abandoned asa place of worship some time ago and was later sold by augtion, is now being used as a dance hall, for which pur pose it is said to be admirably edapt ~ oe led: terpsighorean art gather therein from all quarters "and trip the light fantas- {tie toe, chase the merry hours with flying feet, hoe it down Reuben, etc., etc., quite frequently.--Harriston Re- yiew. For SALE --3 red, Durham bulls, 1 aged, 1, 13 months old, 1, 14 mon- ths old, weigh ahout 800 Tbs each. Apply to Otto Schmehl, fot 97, con 12, Elma, R R. No 2, Atwood. For 'Sale-- Two » yearling bulls, sired by Dutchland Colantha Sir Mona, No. 10074. Sired a Canadian Champion three-year old also Grand Champion bul! at Toronto; also two calyes sired by Lakeview Colantha Lad No. 25374. The butter records of Lakeview Train 2nd, 30.15 asa four-year old ; the dam of Lakeview Queen the 2nd, gave 28 20 and the g g. dam of Lakeview Queen the 2nd, gave 24,277.00 Ibs. of milk in one year and butter 1,013 74 for one year The two calves are from large record Apply to Richard Clarke, At- wood, R. R No 4. Tenders for Drain. SEALED TENDERS (marked tender, for drain) will be received hy the undersigned up till two o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, MARCH 9th, 1918 fer the construction of a drain in Elma, known as "THE MCKENZIE Drain." Tenders must give the names of sureties and he accompan- ied with a marked cheque for ($100). Plans and specifications may be seen at my office. Atwood. For further particulars apply to Wm. Scott, Reeve, Monkton, or the undersigned. Tho lowest or any tender not necessarily ary Gro. LOCHHEAD, Clark Township of Elma. Atwood, Feb. l4th, 1918. ~---PARMERS ATTENTION Make money in your spare time this Winter by selling Nuréery Stock and New Seed Potatoes This is the. right 'time to start on Spring Sales We pay highest commiseions and furnish our Salesmen with literature with a punch'? to it Send for our listof New Offerings and full particulars. STONE & WELLINGTON The Fonthill Nurseries ( Established 1°37 ) TORONTO, ONT pier yo RSs 'that old stperteey is putting ona most desireable' weath weather program pared with our Arctit experience with snow and ice. Mr, Qollis be back in the course Obs few pease. LITERARY HELD © SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. The Music hall on Friday evening was filled to its capacity, the occas- ion being patriotic night for the Lit- erary Society and was in charge of the Rey. W. D. McDonald and Mr. Thos. G. Ratcliffe, principal of the public school. At 8. pm. the chairman, Mr, Ratcliffe, commenced the entertainment by asking all to sing 'O'Canada."" This was followed by an Oratorical contest, two ladies and two gentlemen taking part, namely; Miss Grace Cowan, who chose for her subject "Russian Battalion of Death'; Miss Sanford spoke on 'the Fur Traders" ; Stanley Forrest' "Ganada in the Air" and John Inglis " The Victoria Cross, " each gave a splendid address and the three judges, Miss Parker, Dr. Kidd and Mr. Richmond, gave the prize, which was a fountain pen and pre sented by Rev. Mr. McDonald to Stanley -Forrest. The musical part consisted as follows: Ladies quartette Miss Hammond, Miss Turnbull, Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. J..A. McBain; solo, Mr. H. Porter; mixed quartette, Mrs. Rohinson, Miss Hammond, Mr. Geo. E Coxand-Mr. A. M. Robinson ; solo, Mr. J. A. McBain ; duett by Messrs. J. A. McBain and Geo: E Cox ; the numbers rendered -by the above mentioned were of a high order and the 'hearty response was evidence that the gathering fully appreciated tbe same. The closing feature of the night was a public reception given to the return soldiers"by the Men's Patriotic League of Elma Centre Mr. Lochliead ABticeséd the uudience on this,:giving the synopsis of what the lexgue proposed to do and also took charge of the reception, he call ed on Rey. H. J.~ Fair, Rev. W. D. McDonald and' Mr. Ratcliffe for ad dresses, gentlemen responded feridg'in slong terms 'ie the donde) done by the Ca anadian sok rs an made éomplimentary 'reroarks to the two returned gentlemen that were present, Mr. Lloyd Vallance and Pte. Jesse Peachey, both baying did their bit on 'the battle fields of Flanders and are now home marked with the scars of battle. 'The reply given hy them was very interesting and as they. concluded received a rousing applatse. The reading of the ad- dress' of welcome was dove by Mr. Lochhead and the presentation of a copy of the same were presented by Little Mary Hodge and Isabelle Val- lance; included in this reception were the names of Sidney Bristou, Ernest Wherry and Dorothy Frier, as they where not present, a copy was forwarded to them. After a vote 'of thanks tendered to those tak- ing part and the two who bad charge, the singing of the National Anthem brought the concert to a close ata late hour. Proceeds oyer $43. Fol- lowing is a copy of the Address of Welcome. "Sincerety is to speak as we think, to do as we pretend and profess to perform On this occasion with feelings of the greatest esteem, and our thoughts uniting in harmony to convey to you our sincere appreciation of your ser yiceg to your Kiog and country in maintaining the liberty and freedom of the people and protecting our Em- pire, our Country and our Eomes io the present titanic wot) gide war. You bave shown your: #votion and duty to our country and loyalty to our Empire by your courage and bravery and to make the supreme sacrifice, if necessary, that the grand ald flag and the righteous principles " symbolizes may be pure and free from the taiot of tarnished honour or broken word. We honour you hecause you have done honour to yourself and to your country. And we extend to you.a most sin- cere welcome home to those most near aud dear to your and to our midst, and trust that your services to your King and country will be plant ed on the walla of our memory ap that you will receive the respect and pe pee through life that you are en- shee by the Patriotic League of Bima Centre in bebalf of the resi- dents of Atwood and community. Geo. Lochhead, President. A.. M. Robinson, Secretary. Great Britain is using 200,000 ash' trees a year in the manufacture of to| Rev.J. W. the Ashfield circuit last Sunday. W/set in motion for the School Fair to + will soon be ready for occupation. rex] many years with perfect™ sati and. great ability and your igent d | service. will never be forgotten by the people of Union. It was saotlesable Johns hnston paeached on W. E. Saunders got a car of cil last week. 75 barrels, enough for 8 months Preliminary arrangements are being be beld here next Autumn. It should be a good one.. - The interior work in the new office for Township Clerk MacDonald is be ing pushed along and the building Wm. McInnis bas rented bis farm to M. Krauter fora year. Will pur- poses going West soon but will leave wife and family in Ontario for the present. Joseph Thompson, of St. Louis, is visiting his sister, Mrs. James Pear- son sr. He is engaged as policeman at the Nobel munition works at pres- ent near Parry Sound. Geo. E. McCall has sold his 100 acre farm, a mile West of Ethel, to Louis Whitfield, the price being $7- 300: He gets possession on April Ist. Mrs. John Eckmier, Alberta, is vis- iting Ontario friends this Winter. She and her sen, Roy, have.bsen in Toronto for some time, he having en- listed in the R. F. C.. Mra. Eckmier is in town at present visiting Mrs. Hansuld and Mrs. C. Eckmier. It is about 10 years since-her first visit. Capt. "Bob," Pearson, M. P. P. brought a collection of souvenirs from the battlefields of France, including a German rifle, pistol, bombs, swords, helmets, spears, pipes, grenades and other small things too numerous to mention. They may he seen in Mc Donald's store window. A ne Address and Presentation. The members of the choir of the Union Methodist church, of Grey, took a drive to Maitland to call on their friend, Mrs. Stanley Hammond Friday evening, when a very enjoy- able time was spent in Music, singing and games of various kinds during the proceedings the following address wasrread and presentation made. Feb. 22nd 1918. Dear Mrs. Hammond ; We the Members of Union Choir] 7574 and young Ladies Bible Class having learned that you haye taken-a sail on the old matrimonial ship and ch eh your connection with us as in which position you have held fo fact that you were scarcely eyer ab sent, except from unayoidable ocea- sions when you always took the pre- caution to haye your place supplied, it. giyes us much pleasure to know you are not going very far from as and often you will be able to mingle with us, in our general worship. We as a cboir will neyer forget the great patience you h with us, and the noble christian charater which you have exemplified before us. We now take: this opportunity of presenting you with this Cut Glass Berry Bowl and Butter Dish and ask youto re- ceive them, it is not for their intrins- ic yalue but as a momento to remind you of the many happy days you have spent amongst us. We all wish you a happy and prosperous life. Signed in behalf of the choir and class. To which an appropriate reply was mado thanking the choir heartily for their kind and thoughtful considern- tion and wisbing them a happy and successful future io the choir and class. More Postage. It has been found that the charge previously atipulated (25c)-for the for- warding of correspondenco from Can- ada to enemy and enemy occupied territory through the medium of Thos. Cook & Son, Montreal, does not cover the costs of such transmis- sion, and in future the charge for for- warding such correspondence will be 35c per letter. This amount is to be remitted by means of a Postal Note, together with the letter which is to be forwarded, to Thos. Cook & Son, 530 St. Catharine Street West Mont real, in Accordance wish the instruc tions which may be obtained on ap plication from Thos. Cook & Son. Al! enquiries on tbis subject are to be made to Thos. Cook & Son, 530 St. Catharine Street West, Montreal, who will furnish a copy of the regulations to be observed in sending such cor- respondeuce. When writing Thos Cook & So1 a stamped addressed en velopa must be enclosed if a reply is desired. Too much attention cannot be paid to the regulations goyeroing this correspondencé, as any item which contrayenes these regulations in any way will pot be transmitted. Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S Alter an illness extending "over some 16 years from rheumatism: from whieh she suffered acutely, Elizabeth Stevenson, beloved wife of Hugh Dobson, of Britton, passed away at the--home-of her daughter; Mrs; Hid- ward McCormick, Elmira, on Wed- nesday of last week. Mrs. Dobson was.a native of Carelton county, but came to Elma with ber parents in the late 50's. In 1874, she married, and is survived by her husband and family of two sons and one daughter, namely, William, of Milverton; Her- bert, cf Vancouver, B.C, and Mrs. E McCormick, of Elmira. The fun- eral took place from the C. P. R. sta- tion to Greenwood cemetery, Milver- ton, on Saturday, Feb. 23rd. The services were conducted by Rev. R. A. Miller, pastor of the Methodist church. Messrs. Mathew Dobson, Sr, Matthew Dobson, Jr. $Vm. Smith, Russell Taggart, Thos. Whitney and Wm. Orr, Sr., acted as pallbearers. Among the friends from a distance were John Stevenson, brother, Toron- to; Mrs. Wm. Dickson, Mrs. William Stevenson, of Guelph, and friends from Britton, Carthage, Glenallan and other points. Children Or FOR FLETCHER'S CASTOR RIA GREY ENGAGEMENT.--Daniel and - Mrs. Machan announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Rebecca, to orter A. Dennis, the marriage to take piace in March. On Sunday, February 17th, there passed away from our midst, in the person of Wm. Baker, an old resident of the township of Grey. He hud been in failing health for the past 8 years. Deceased came to Grey about 40 years ago with bis cousin, J. K. aker. In religion he was a faithful member of the Anglican church and in politics a Conservatiye. In his declining years he was watched over and nursed by his loving wife and son. Such deyotion is very seldom realized. Through all his sickness he was never heard to complain and waited patiently for the call to his rd. He was soussicue HPibe end and was ready when the Master call- ed him home. The subject of this notice was born in Devonshire, Eng- land, in the year 1840, came to Can- ada. 'when about 28 years of age and 08 | took up the occupation of farming. 'ot [which he made a success. Mr. er purchased Lot 83, Con. 10, Grey, a cumber of years ago and hewed out for himself and family a comfortable home. Abcut 37 years ago he took for his partner in life, Miss Ann Young; of Grey and from this Union were born to thom twosons, (Wm. H., of Grey, and Robt. J. at bome) and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Lud- dington, and Mrs. John Ellicott, both of Elma). Funeral service was con- ducted by the Anglican minister, Rev. Mr. Dunbar, Listowel. Pallbearers were, J. K Baker, cousin of the de- ceased, John Long, Brussels, Edward Campbell, Atwood; Henry Fogal. Grey; and his two sons in law, Har- ry Luddington and Jobn Ellicott, De- ceased was laid to rest in Mount Pleasant cemetery, Ethel. He bad 3 brothers and 8 sisters, (onain Eng- land; John, Deseronto, who pre de- ceased him about 2 years; and Rev. Robert, who passed away alter a yery useful life, abot 86 years ago. 4 sisters haye passed over the river ; one liyes in Toronto and three are in England. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA DivoRcE CASES.--Twenty two applications for divorce are t> be con- siderod by the Senate diyorce com- mittee. Of these 12 are from Ontar- io, four from Quebec, three from Manitoba, two from Alberta and one from Saskatchewan. Four.of the On- tario applications are from Toronto. McCEACHERN--MENAREY.--At the home tho bride's parents, on Febru- ary 19th, 1918, by Rev J. L. McCul- loch, Cranbrook, Mr. Wesley C. Me- Eachbern, Pilot Mound, Manitoba, 1d Miss Minnie, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Menarey, Grey township. While threshing beans at Archie McKionon's 6th con. Kinloss, Elliott Miller discovered a bean plant which evidently had set out to solve the food problem. It presented such a cluster of pods that Milier threw it aside. On examining it he'found that it carried 33 pods containing 119 beans, all weil developed and in good a and there was evidence hat a few pods bad been broken off. The plant had quite a thick stem und had grown up like a very small tree, developing branches thickly hung we: s. The 119 grains were of course the product of one seed, but whather a fieak or a new variety itis aeroplanes. CASTORIA impossible to say,