Gees. it is Sic les 7y2 he. © +3, pi ee 6 ee lise taste ‘ Eee * spate tat Poe gis ° Mrs. C. B, Dietrich returned, Mon- day from Toronto. Yd coe f * Mr. Robert McMillan went to To- ronto on Tuesday. . —_o-- Mr; Russell aetesyes ° left today for Springwater, peaks : Dr. Forster of Strattord was in Listowel on Wednesd ay Mr. Stanley Cooper was in Mil- verton on Tuesday. ; nee -Mr. G. A. McDonald went to To- ronto the fore part of the week. —o— License Inspector F. E. Elliott of Stratford, was in Listowel today. —_—o0— Mr. W. Hay, M. P. P. and Mrs. Hay am returned from Florida. r. “and Mrs. George Pallister and wise left Monday to spend a week in Dundalk and Toronto. —o— . Mrs. S. S. Good, who has been ail- ing for some months, is a patient at the Listowel memoria! hospital. ow -0O— Rev. Dr. Hazen has returned from London and Strathroy and expects to take his work again on Sunday. —o— Mr. and Mrs. Scott Binning have moved back to Listowel from Moose- jaw. They arrived Wednesday noon. Mrs. John Wagner and two chil- dren of Elmira are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Fil- * singer. —o- Mrs. Henry Bender returned Mon- day from Kitchener. Her daughter, Miss Lillian, who has been ill with influenza. is making satisfactory re- covery. —o— Mrs. Joseph Large of Stratford was in Listowel on Tuesday. She has sold her residence in the vicinity of the Methodist parsonage, Bernie. — Mrs. George Barber left today to visit for a few weeks at Niagara Falls, New York. She was accompanied by Mr. K. Hastings, who was here for the funeral of Mr. Barber. —o— Mr. S. L. Adolph was in Chesley Monday attending the funeral of op uncle, Mr. Fred Adolph, former! “Fesidént Or that to Bayne’s Lake, British Columbia, in his eighty-third year. —_—o— Dr. MeNally, specialist from Lon- don, was in; Listowel Monday. being Called for a consultation over the case of Mr. Wesley Brothers, who has been seriously ill with sleeping sickness; for the past few days. There is little change in his condition. —O— Wingham Advance — A _ pretty church wedding was solemnized in St. Paul's church, Wingham, at six o’clock on Tuesday morning, when Miss Aunie Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Cunningham, was united in marriage to Mr. W. A. Coates of Listowel. The happy couple left on the early train to spend their honeymoon in Hamilton, Niagara Falls and other points, after which they will take up their residence in Wingham. They have the best wishes of a host of friends. Half Manned— Kincardine Reporter—The Andrew Malcolm Factory has been only half manned for the past two weeks. Underwen: Operation— Mrs. N. L. Scott unde. went an op- eration for appendicitis on Saturday at the Listowel memorial hospital. $2.00 A Year— The Wingham Advance announces an increase in its subscription rate, to $2.00 a year. Other papers will iaive to follow or suffer. New Pi umber— Mr. Lloyd Sanderson of Colling- -wood has taken a position as plumber with Mr. R. B. White, starting work Monday. Voted Him $25.00-— extra work in connection with council voted Mr. A town tréasurer, $25 at Monday night’s meeting. Say’s It's Not Sold— Mr Joseph Vandrick, owner-of the Grand Cen gives denial to the rumor in circulation to the effect that the building has been sold to the Royal bank. Poor Buy At ary night's council meeting, that the sleigh for the ; purchased to Mr. J. W.} Bs : ~ Fi aa wit iz ps Po Ten Cen insertion. 4 , Hons aE Lae %“ ; ia Bee a ad charge s ‘Mr. C, J) Runge of “Wallace wal Sees songs nont Weide | parckaoel a Chevrolet 490 touring} Dry hard-wood slabs, mostly maple. car from. Mr. Frank C. Kelly, local R. T. Kemp & Son, - dealer. % . rd 3 ¥ Ce : rr One sign used Prairie State in- “Mr. Robert Cleland, fourth line anbato 50 ge capacity. M. I: Elma, has installed a Fairbanks- Adolph, phone 503- 2, Listowel. ttnp Morse type “F’”’ electric lighting plant, purchased from Mr. J.C. Hardie, the loral dealer. : e. “1g Card Of Thanks— ‘ To the officers Pye: members of'Lis+ . UL W., No, wis for the prompt paymen surance held by my late husband, Mrs. George Barber. Give Option to U. F. 0.— The council have given the Farm- ers Club an option on the town prop- ‘erty on Wellington street, abutting on ‘the C. P. R. siding. They wish it for the erection of a storehouse. Buys House en Dodd Street— Mr. W. A. Johnstone, the jeweler. has purchased from Mr. J. W. Scott, the brick residence on Dodd street. at present occupied by Rev. W. H. Dunbar. The price is reported as close to $2800. Lots Of Wool Soon— Mr. H. J. Darroch is in the sheep business and has got off to a good start this spring. forty-one lanths. We can now look for the price of clothes to come down. Move Here From Atwood— , The Misses Mary and Agnes Mor- rison moved to Listowel from Atwood on Monday and are occupying the residence in the south easterly part of town where Mr. Russel MeCartney lived. Dog Tax Not Collected— Simply through neglect, the dog tax has not been collected in Listowel | for the past year or so, and at Mon- day night’s council meeting Constable Wilson was instructed to give the matter his attention. ~ Plan To Build— Mrs. J. A. Kelly and Mr. W. P. An- derson have purchased from Mr. Jos- eph Vandrick, the property on Rag- lan street gacross from Mr. A. M. Smith's, a, purpose building in the spring. .-- ; ’ mS gE Promise Generous Increase— Rev. F. Louis Barber, Ph. D., for- erly of Listowel, now pastor of St. Clair Avenue Methodist church, Tor- onto, has had his salary raised from th yiEvo to $2000 With an agreement to further raise it to $2500 for next year. Ten Dollar Increase— There was no report from the fire, water and light committee, at Mon- day’s meeting of the town council, other than the statement of the chair- man, Councillor Tatham, that the firemen’s salaries had been increased to $35 a year. Asked if this was sat- isfactory to them, he replied in the affirmative. Lenny Mason Dead— Lenny Mason, the world’s fattest boy, nephew of Mr. L. C. Teather, 547 Albert street, Stratford. is dead in England. He was sixteen years of age and weighed 420 pounds. Heart failure, caused by his obesity, was the reason for his death. The coffin was so large it could not be taken An- to the house. Resignation Amaia Mr. F. vonZuben recently left to take a position in Windsor and at Tuesday night’s meeting of the board of education, his resignation as cadet instructor at the high school, was ac- cepted. He was voted $40 for his services to date and there was an expfession of appreciation for hig good work. May Get Street Sw The matter of securing a street sweeper was brought ‘up at the coun- cil meeting Monday night. A com- mittee consisting of Councillors Wat- son, Ringler and Moore was appointed to go into the matter and’report at the next meeting. The present sys- tem is a bit expensive, and accord- ing to Councillor Watson, cost the town over $700 last year. The Laurier Monument Fand— A fund is being raised by popular subscription (the amount from each subscriber not to exceed five dollars) | for the purpose of erecting a Monu- | ment at the grave of the Right Honor- able Sir Wilfrid Laurier. All who and. love among the people, are in- vited to co-operate. Subscriptions; may be left at this office. to Raise to $2 a Year— . Walkerton Times——At the annual Already he has T ROLLED 0. OATS ak wee! in” age ie gg sacks, at 8. 50, for the next few days. Mc- Reps flour and feed store. : WANTED “Maid. for general house work, to begin aboutgApril first.. Mrs. Well- ington Hay. WHl applicants. kindly apply to. Mrs. John Riggs, Victoria Street. 3tnp BOX SOCIAL There will be a box social and soc- fal evening, including games and pro- gram, Monday evening, March 8th., at the home of Mr. William Stricker, under auspices of the Y. P.-A. of the Evangelical church. Good time as- sured. Come along. No. admission.. 1t FOR QUICK SALE One Massey-Harris fertilizer drill, one Deering binder, one Smith culti- vator, one land roller—all almost new. Will be sold on easy terms. Fresh cows and springers, and some young cattle. HAMILTON & McIN- YRE. BAKING SALES The Women’s Auxilliary of Christ church wif} hold their first baking sale on Friday, February 20th., in the basement of the church. These sales will continue every Friday dur- ing the Lenten season. Tea will be served 6tnp FOR SALE Desirable building lot, with small barn; situated on Penelope street; fifty feet frontage east from point 76 feet from corner of Victoria street; | is 80 feet deep, and one of the most desirable building lots in towp. Ap- ply to W. R. Reynolds. tfnp POWER OFF It is intended to install the new transformers on Sunday next and on that account the public will please take notice that on Saturday noon the current will be off and on Sunday from seven in the morning ’till five- thirty in the evening. W. R. Rey- nolds, superintendent. ltnp CONCERT AT BRITTON The literary society at Britton is giving a concert Friday x March 12th. A good program ing prepared, consisting of recita- tions, speeches and music. Good ac- commodation is being provided for both people and horses. Admission, adults 25c, children 10q 1tnp NOTICE For two more days-you will be able to buy $9.00 spectacles from me at $4.25. Am also offering on Satur- day, eye glasses with chain and with- out rims; far sighted and short sight- ed, that will stop eye strain and head- ache; ladies’ style, worth $11.00, for only $4.95. PROF. KATZ, optician, over Domm's butcher shop. itnp AUCTION SALE of farm stock, crop, implements, etc., belonging to Estate of the late Wm. C. Riddell, will be held on North half lot 5, con. 10, Mornington tp., coun- ty of Perth on Tuesday, March 16th., 1920, at 1 p.m. sharp. For further particulars apply to The Canada Trust Co., Executor, London. J. Cecil Ham- ilton, Barrister, Listowel. W. D. Wier, Auctioneer, Milverton. MEETING OF ¢ SHAREHOLDERS / The annual meeting of the share- holders of the Listowel Memorial hos- pital, for the election of a Board of Directors and transaction of other business, will be held in the council chamber of the public library - on Thursday, March 11th., at 8 p.m. All those whé contributed amounts of five dollars and upwards are eligible to vote. W. Climie, secretary-treas- urer. 2tnp Ld. 143, 800 pounds of coal to pub- Manual Training— Jr. Fourth Class Boys. Total 100 —Morton George 85, Clifford Rennie 85, Elgin Leppard 83, Dan Donaghy 81, Leonard Clark 72, Lloyd Brad- burn 70, Raymond MacDonald 69, Mac Campbell 66, Joe Caryso 66, Al- bert Cowan 65, Orwell eber 64, George Gemmer 64, Wilfred Waters 63, Alvin Burke 58, Lloyd Peffers 57, Watson MacDonald 55, Elgin Burke 42, Arthur Wright 37, Russell Kauf- man 31, Clarence 23. Absent from examination, Sidney Dempsey, Wellington Horne, Clarence Rout- ledge, Frank Bartja. E. T. Hawkins, teacher. . Board Of Education Accts.— e At Tuesday night’s meeting of the = . education, the following bills Robert er, school, at $10 a ton, $744.00; - Convenience _ Ask for siasee’ anything that you can buy in a sete store, WE HAVE fT. . The Bazaar is Economical because no buy, you canisave money by purchasing it there. Our prices are less than Mail order quota- tions, and you see the goods, and you see the prices marked in plain figures on what you want. Spend Your Money in Your Own Home Town and thereby benefit both directly and indirectly. How? and the convenience of such a yourself By a saving in prices, storé in such a progressive town as Listowel. See Our New Dinner Sets We are still selling Ink at 5e- TRADE AT . tter what you j{l The Bazaar Epworth League nects every Monday evening at eight o'clock, in the Meth- odist church. First Monday in the month, De- votional, with roll call. Second, Missionary. Third, social and literary. Fourth, Citizenship. If you want to are money, buy ye Household Flour from Mr. J. McDonald. Bond Town Officials— a It was decided by the council Mon- day night to have the tax collector bonded to the amount of $5,000 and the town treasurer for $10,000, the premium to be paid by the town. In the case of the tax collector, the town has been without security, while the treasurer, throwgh private parties, furnished $12,000. It was the gen- eral feeling that the town should meet this expense. Housing Commission— At Monday's council meeting the necessary bylaw for the appointment of this year’s local commission under fhe Housing Act, was put through and the number of members of the commission increased from three to five. It is now comprised’ of Mayor Campbell, Messrs. Robert Oliver, Hugh Halliday, John Petch and E. D. Bolton. The three last named are the new members. A Moves To New Residence— Mr. W. R. Reynolds, superinten- dent with the Public Utilities Com- mission, moved on Thursday of this week fo his new residence at the corn- ge Ribbons ThA | meee bs Ait bina oF ante, pinion tks ents Valles, ‘im at | on oo in all- ees a * makes ’ designs, cs Boing Bien from, $1.00 to $1.50 i Hair ~ 4 in. wide, sb eet _“} from 25¢ and upwards. . ~ + ae tte new. plaid ribbons, m 50c to 75c. roid ; Moire ribbon, 5 in. wide, Emb ery ; extra heavy, at 75c. Our embroideries are the old prices yet, we have n few } soiled pieces, which go on sale at half price. —— Swiss organ- |~ dia at $1.25. - , Victoria lawns from 25c and upwards.. ‘ > * Fine madapolin cloth Boys Suits S5c to 50¢. This week We have open- Gold Seal Cambric at 40c to ed up a big shipment of Boy’s 50c, Suits, extra quality and low Bridal cloth @5e to 60c. prices. our suits from- Nainsook 35c to 50c. $8.00 to $14.00. Ladies’ Serge Dresses, in navy blue and black, special fine dtesses $25 to $35. Silk Dresses in brown, black and navy, from $22.50 to $40. ds M. Schinbein & Son LISTOWEL Here’s Isa Real Style Smart and Up-to-the-Minute With tailoring that is unusual for painstaking care and finish. Made-to-your-measure in new woolens of dependable quality. Fit, guaranteed by the House of Hobberlin, known through- fabric and fashion fully out Canada for quality tailoring. We have a splendid range of woolens in new patterns, popular shades and weaves, the season’s smartest styles for you to choose from. Quick service and complete satisfation assured. ‘ | Also Agents for the Celebrated 20th Century Brand Clothes a JOHN McDONALD “The Store with the Rep.” Feed Royal Purple Stock and Poultry Specific This is the time of the year to tone up the condition of all stock. To Produce Eggs When Prices Are High Keep the poultry house clean and free from.” vermine. Give plenty of fresh water and feed ROYAL PURPLE STOCK SPECIFIC for best and quick results. We keep a full line on hand. Royal Purple Calf Meal for Young Calves also saat wae and Animal Regulator oo R. AY CLIMIE P Wallace Street | a7 «>»