a ay re ee Se “s fas PEE OL ee Ree Pe ee wees Thursday, March 27th., Ls eS TEs TEST, phd, Selavianed dialer ie \e eax When > ° our customers who contemplate Investing sce aa of Goverament, a Sober ge sg can a : j this Bank. _ IMPERIAL... BANK LISTOWEL BRAN BRANCH, M. R. HAY, Che Eee! Banner |i The Atimond Bee (Amalgamated Oct., 1st., 1923.) Cc. a ELATOHFORD, fae Eee: Saas Thursday “of each week. Bight to sixteen pages, seven col- umns to me page. All home-print. use m Bubscrigtion rate $2.00 a strictly in advance: otherwise $2. 50. To subscribers in the United States culation—several hundreds mo) than its competitor—and excels as ‘an advertising medium We do job Bary cy of all kinds. m Respecting Newspapers Any person who takes.a vaper reg- sine from the post office, whether addressed in his name or “another's or whether he has eee or not, ‘is responsible for p person orders his ape — tinued he must pay all arrears, or t publisher may continue to send it un til payment is mede, and then collect the whole mount whether the paper is taken or n The eoarte have decided that re- fusing to take newspapers or. period- icals from the eg office, or remov- ing and | unpaid, is prima facie svidente of intention of fraud. 1924 * Cm Editorial rihg has really arrived. The rob- ins are here and to-night it is pour- ing rain. A few days more and the show will likely be all gone. The country roads are now in _ fierce shape. - The Listowel hockey team, under the capable management of “Cully” be has made ood record this eat : banquet in their honour, by the Chamber of Commerce, as an exXpres- mn of appreciation for the good advertising they have given the town. we T, A;. Robinson, farmer of London township, -Was fined $10 and costs, the other day for starving his cattle, which were seized by t London Humane Society. Thig very worthy organisation. which oxists benefit of dumb animals, unfortunr ately in cruel hands, {is sonervin’ ot the hearty supers @ all citizens We were ‘sorry to learn this week Gf the death on Friday, at Athens, Ontario, of an old friend and fellow ee ae, in the person of Mr. Haer- ywater, a former editor of the Palmerston Spectator, and also a Arthur Enterprise. Mr. Bywater urchased the Athens Reporter after Sung the Palmerston-Spectator, but Was obligéd to’ suspe publication several months ago account of fliness, which resulted in his death % gt the comparatively early age of fifty-seven. , . -= Mr. Robert Kein, who recently moved from Bape oye to Listowel, Kindly left us a copy of the Sunday issue of the. ‘Cleveland Plain Dealer this week. When we're on our holi+ days we May have time to read it, not ay rom for it veg = sponnd and th arters, and ¢ ole soa rein and twenty-four ‘the dv gy Mes S thiat would, foe phogronbyg Ya single issue of th paver which ably has 3 aes mh “running nto hundreds of tholisands REFERENDUM AX D Pimpiscrr=: asked in- 2. fey . If the council asking, Are you in favo of pay- -of councillors? the ote would tose structive ea Te/ a paper t for the!) p- ago bat. my Ebauaisnenee: or per. this article will for that reason be rief. rr eleven years we have been editor of The Banner, and there was no thought of a change. The deal to us in about ragilns be surprise as > a 5 daze te vicinity: Sunainces High ada pele ae: Soden fected with the Bank of Hamilton, it now has the branches in the County of Perth and Sie ereeee Capital Paid $27,000,000 Reserve Fund eased 000 — Bit: OLE GCL IRE LORI § RENE EN hE A, SLEEP = AE ARON TOTS ae! ¥ witl be to. the admittedly we’ 0 ay giving up vith out some little regret. Our association with The Banner has been fascinating. We like news- paper work, and regardless of inter- esting clashes, now and again, have enjoyed our experiénces in Listowel. tag, are some who won't be sor- to see us leave, but no editor, with backbone, can expect to publish that is worth while and of good influence i community, without eliciting the ill will of some. There are those who have differed with us on certain issues, but we’ believe that any of these who are honest will admit ‘our sincerity of attempt to be fair. om the commencement, it has been our ambition, not only to pub- lish a bright, newsy, local paper, ‘but to have it stand for something. On no moral issue, or any other, where we felt our opinion should be heard, have we been backward in ex- pressing it. The editor who doesn’t take this stand never amounts to much in a community. There are some who, through temperance and other issues, have little use for the editor, she citizens are willing to admit t The Banner is a credit to the pee and stands out favorably in comparison with other weeklies. Many who “knocked’’ The Banner and never — were among its regular reader Durthg our ithe the circulation has almost doubled, and we attrib- ute this, not to any popularity of the editor, but to a policy of featuring the local news. If we thought an item should go in the paper, it went in, no matter who asked that it be left out. Whether af was a friend or otherwise, concern we have al- ways in the ” publishing of ourse, we not ; retaited the reapect of some who didn’t appreciate what was printe®s we have no regrets to offer We have been satisfied rest the progress made in connection with The Sanuer, including amalgamation with the Atwood Bee, and believe the prestige of the paper in the com- munity was never stronger than it is to-day. Appreciation for our con- stant efforts to improve its pages aiid make the paper more attractive, been shown by a steady increase in circulation. Not-a week passes by without new names valng addéd to our list. Among our coudurs and advertis- ers we have many friends, with whom our aneootanti has been a pleasure. The kindness extended by these, we solicit in generous portion, for our successor, Mr. E. 8. Hudson, who has acquired . “live” paper and one of the best uipped weekly newspaper plants in the province. - 7 - | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | ——— oro An Dear Edit It has been brought to my notice that a report has been circulated in that I had been arrested, Erroneous Report on March 25, 4924 Listowr' con: f crime and imprisoned; - that my many friends in .ue ,ome town will be glad to know that the report is erron- eous, I am taking the liberty of mak- sci® hes following gary of facts: ut a yea half, ago, mie. I was living a New York, a e name of Arngid, whies initials I beatae are J. F. came to that city and created ‘considerable ho ae aie holding of meet- in the town hall on Sunday mornings. These were of a religious Character. — Mr. Arnold,.. some with him w of a casual character. It seems that prem Chicago he went to Loner een sconsin, and there organized finance corporation thruy which ‘a difficul ee eee eee teeoeece nee eeoeeeteses even aqgese * * . “LAST DAY AT SCHOOL "Twas a day in Ju The.roses were in bloom, And all the earth Seemed alive with joy. A boy and a gir Were let out of schod!: Their-way led past A shadowy pool. At the foot of a hill— il Where they stood roe stiH Ere they said good-bye, With a laugh and a sigh— Said the boy to the girl: Happy day at school? Said she: I cannot yeate One lock of my ha ! You must plan some pier way day. To remember this A kiss went to her cheek— Then he ran like a streak! But he never forgot— No, indeed} he did not. * * Ld * * eo # * eee seeeeeeee eee even eeaune 8. and | iii Miss Helen Krutz, spent Sunday with |} Mr. and Mrs. Simon Walter,. sixth concéssion. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schmidt; sixth concession, spent Sunday with . Mr. dam Berlett, also of the John Walter sixth line. iy d Mrs. Clayton Ankenmean and daughter, sixth concession, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. *| | «. ter lg returned to Listowel eseneneanane Eldon Ankenman, Howick. Rev. Henry Berry, a former pastor on the Wallace circuit, preached Sun- day afternoon in the Mount Pleasant church, and in the evening - at the has church: Ada Farncombe and daugh- on Monday, after spending a few weeks Farncombe’s brothers, Messrs. Emerson, St. Clair and Wil- liam Willis, fourth concession. The Mount Pleasant Ladies’ Aid met at the home of Mrs. Wm. Cald- well, fourth concession, on Wednes- day. A splendid program was given and there was a good attendance. The next meeting will b Thank You ar ad! be fair — importial. If in have! als, past - few ear and for whieh “thooe ee w eMr. James _A. Armstrong, Melfort, a banker in beta eh ‘ mail, three cents Sa Instead of which in,each postage, please accept our sk. Mr. W. R. Merrick, Sask. yO F. M. Kay, Toronto. Alex Angus, Lakeside. Mr E. A. Keeler, Toronto. Mrs Alf Kunkel, D. Mr. Mr. . “Mr. A. Atkinson, Strassburg, Sask. Mr. Peter Heinbecker, Toronto. Mr. Harvey Miller, Stamford, Ont. Mrs. W. H. Levett, Galt. Mr Garfield Martin, Baptiste. Mr. and Mrs. George Doersam and daughter Dora, spent:Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs.\Otto Mahnke. Miss Elvera McDowell is spending this week in ap nenee. at the home of “pA aunt, Mrs. M. C. Fry. Mis: E. Panat be. r. and brother, Mr. Levi Kar, arges. Miss S. Hilburg of Elmwood, spent several days this re $24 the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. week-end at the h Mr. and~ Mrs. Nomeae “McDowell, Mr. Reuben Schinbein Helen, were Sunday visitors a esp of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon ae ane Carried. an eer. Garfield earue spent ome of his u Mr. John Scheefer. , Mrs. C. Rung spent with her ana: Mrs. Al CHURCH $0th., 1924 tor. ‘day echool, tor. : sending receipts by case requires The Banner takes this more convenient method of acknowledging receipt of the fol- lowing new tana cee or renew- received Hodgésville, Guernsey, Saske Mr. a. Stewart, Prince Rupert, oe 5 dee ee bee oe + ae - ; and Master Lloyd "Paant, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. Alex. McCa Mrs. Clarence Vines spent Thursday at the home of the latter's sister, at. the esday McCabe. Ke le, e@ , April 30th., at the home of Mrs. Aaron Snyder, gixth conces- s i Visitors on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ch hen a nena third con- cession, were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mat- con, Phyliss ane Ppmncites Miss Mabel Bowman, Mr. Herb Bowman and Mr. Clarence Bender, third con- cession; Miss Irene Horne, Miss Ella Wetzel, Miss Susie Bender, Mies Etta Bowman and Mr. Stanley Cooper, ten of Mitchell, -_*,: Mr. Clarence ee h — in the rd serage, taato= as taken a ; SEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EP Ed : WALLACE COUNCIL ~ i ee ae ee he ee i ee he ee Se at ee ee March Session—The council met in the Township Hall, the members all being present. The minutes of-the last session were read and adopted Qn motion of Messrs. Grosz and Lorch. Moved by pei Caldwell seconded by Wm. H. that By-law No. 505, re ‘Mania Drain No. 15, Min- to, be provisionally adopted by this and that the clerk have sufficient copies thereof printed and served upon the owners in Wallace Town- ship, concerned in said drain. bg following accounts were paid motion. of Méssrs. valtwallrs fa Barnett: SL David" Geigef, wood for hn Bafi- ey $18.00; Joseph Kopas, wood for John Bailey, $5. 63; fred Ofth, shoreline gravel and/gra ravelling, $6.- ‘moved by W, anded- by I: now adjou +’ Caldwell and sec- Barnett, that we do to meet on Monday, pay 7, @t.1 p.m. to appoint path- asters, poundkeepers, fenceview- oma d sheep valuators, and in court of Revision of By-law No, 505, ref Municipal Drain, No. 15, Minto ownship and to transact general 4 David Greer, Celrk. 5 ll lel "dalla Si dert edly + VANDRICK’S SALE REGIS- + - ¢- TER + * + Thursday, April Srd—For Richard Pride, at lot 18, con. 6, Elma. farm ‘stock, implements, hay and grain. Sale at one o'clock. For. private sale, a number of good. farms in adjoining townships. Kris CHURCH ‘al K. Gonder, $ nda bone goth, "Y904 — oo Secret of “a ‘Strong D , just used a few weeks. C. FP. oar Anctioneer. Office at Grand Central Furniture Store. bv a ‘. 4 Marquisette 36 inch White Marquis- ette, Regular 50c, per yd-25c, special 36 inch cotored border. for 19c a yd. Scrims. Regular up to 300. . 36 inch Ecru, heavy all ; over pattern Madras. Regu- lar 50c per yd. for SOc. ee ee Engli } S} . ti g 32 inch English Woven _Stripe Shirting for men's = Kiddy Cloth ” Dress Linens , 82-inch light and Peri 36 inch all: linen Dress ; eole Goods. ite ety of fine shirts, Fast colors. 45¢ all pasventesd 2 Spatial te per yd. Sic. new cides Regular 75e for | 60c a Dress Voiles 88 inch light and dark colored Voiles and Crepes. Dress lengths, regular 95c a yd. for 7c. ra Siik Stripe Ratines 38 inch part silk, striped easel colors grey, copen, hen and sandal wood. Regular $2.25 “tor $1.00 yd. Anderson’s Ginghams| ji" $2 inch Anderson’s Ging hams, light and dark plaids and checks. Regular Se, special per yd. 36e. Silk and Wool Crepe 40 inch Silk face and roo Back Crepe, in navy, sand, brown and grey. Reg- mae $3.25 for $2.85 a yd. Silk and Wool Hose |. Only 100 pair to a at this price. eave and white and black and white. Special, 87c a White Terry Towelling 24 inch’nice heavy weight White Terry Towelling, reg- ular 75c, special per yd. 68c. Men’s Fine Shirts 75 Men's Fine Shirts, 14 to 18; in black, mauve, blue and Roman stripes, $1.89. Men’s Overalls 100 pair Men’s Blue stripe Overalls, . heavy weight duck. Regula ¥ $2.26 for per pair $1.95. ~Men’s Work Shirts | i 150 Men’s Work Shirts-in Khaki, blue and grey. Sizes 14 to 17. A big special, each 98c. : Consult us before buying your Spring Floor Coverings. We are now showing acom- jij plete new stock of Floor Oilcloths in all widths; Linoleum and Congoleum Rugs, in-all sizes and newpatterns. Our prices are the very lowest. We are sole agents for the Beloeil Squares. CHAPMAN. BROS. & GRAY Quality, Satisfaction, Service. ’ Phone 71 ;-Listowel. Buy Your Footwear At CUT PRICES - KIBLER’S BIG 7th. SATURDAY, MARCH 29th., ‘Starts Annual. Shoe_-Sale AND LASTS TWO WEEKS ONLY | From year to year, this is the event many people wait for. It comes at the season when _ most everybody needs Footwear, and provides an opportunity for a substantial saving. For . you, this sale is a big money saver; for us it is a good advertisement. It is the means by. which we are introduced to many new customers, who find this store a good place to buy the year round. We invite you to take advantage of the special prices, Remember, every- _ thing in Footwear, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Slippers, Trunks, Club Bags, Suitcases | Will Be On Sale At REDUCED PRICES While Prices Are Low ‘Buy Shoes For All The Family — Main. Street, Phone 137 All ek at Sule Prices STRICTLY CASH 3 7 ,, SIBLER’S Remember, This Sale Lasts Tuo - Weeks Only 4 Listowel’s oat ‘Shoe oe - primitive man was naked but didn't have sense saonen f to know was art. .| The Prrehg i erations or eighteen f of a gentleman ‘tai ‘dan ic- He made his Sagar quick- ay at oo tanned flings jnterest i it > daughter BORN HAMILTON—On ‘secon concession, | Elma, on Sunday, ‘March 28rd., to Mrs. -R, “A. “Hamilton, a Mr. and ob bee ee ee reese eet Hides eae eee secs es ) oyfolbe IR tole CS Tah Regi 40 OM ewe YR oraterbin e 48 $2:25—