it Social Afternoon “Coal! Pe Why not lay in “your coal at rock bottom prices? We buy our coal direct _ from, the mines, and ‘ ‘ therefore, can sellall | sizes at $15.00; Delivered in Atwood R.T. Kemp and Son — LISTOWEL | Will Pay - Highest Prices For Hides ‘Wool Eggs : Butter Poultry _ J. M. Erskine Phone 21 Spent By W. MS. There Baten a good: aque at the Presbyte w on Tuesday afternoon, Jane Sey aie Central 8. exiterta the the congregation. r the o hymn, ae coh ets i was. tak~ en by n who gave - caplendi tae on “Joueph's he, 3 ,* followed by pre yer by Mrs ig = After the minutes of the ast meet- " hidles of nl to act as ‘flowér ne. The _ offering cdted by Mrs. ‘T. Inglis. Miss My Ratelitfe gaye a piano solo, and the mission study was taken’by Mre. A. Donely. Miss E. Blackwell sang a solo, and a missionary reading- that Was mitch saree was given by Mrs. I. D, Smith. The Gecting: at then closed, tea ‘being served and a ‘social time en- joyed. oS Aunt Het says: “My way of raisin’ children was to love ’em lots, feed ‘em a plenty and spank ‘em suffie- fent.”” : i -| residence, | owne Atwond’s Oldest Citizen Died on Friday MR. WM. BLAIR PA PASSES AWAY IN HIS 77th YEAR—HIGHLY RE- SPECTED RESIDENT OF TOWN- SHIP FOR OVER SEVENTY YEARS. The death of Mr. willie: be one of Atwood’s mo: ighly spected citizens, occurred at his late Main street, on Friday. May 28th. 192%, at the age of seven- ty-six years ahd twelve days. lair has been a sufferer for the past two years with anaemia, but at different times rallied and was able to be around. Inthe fall of 1925 his condition became worse, and for the past six weeks he was a to his bed. eased was born Quebe srorteee: May 16th. Tsso. nand when eer after that-the-family—moved © Elma township, and Mr. Blair has Raan a highly i gag resident, of the township for past oo erg two ‘years, poing oe of the oldes the township. was one of the firet settlers oy ‘this village, having a farm where the residential part of ‘the ee now stan ‘om there, Mr. and Mrs. Blair moved to What to Get In the bakery line for din- ner or supper? Is that your ‘ problem? Just stop here, and see our many tasty offerings of Cakes, Pies, Tea Biscuits, and you won't have to guess very long. We are now.selling all kinds of Fancy Cakes by the pound —al home baked. Don't forget-to call ue and have our Delivery call on . Orders must be ‘honed fi in the niglt before. The Model °’ BAKERY G. P. Greensides, prop. a hundred acre farm south of the gravel road, now-owned by Mr. Rus- sel McMane, and later exchanged this with Mr. George Fisher, on nae 14th. “con. Many instances of oe real pioneer times of Elma town- aie April 2ist. 1874, he was unit- ed in marriage to Mrs. Blair, former- ly Jane Buchanan, a Tiotenreese him February 22nd, 19 Surviving members ing the family are four sons and two daughters, Wm. Blair, Kelfieltt, Sask: Charles Blair, Milverton; Arthur Blair, To- ledo, Ohio; Bert Blair; Coleville, Sas Mrs. - Ducklow, . 14th. con, elma, and Mrs. Harvey Dilahay, Birmingham, Mich, Two children, James and Melvin, are deceased. One brother and one sister also survive: Mr.. John Blair, of Detroit, and Mre. John Hastings, Winterpock, Va. In politics, the late Mr. Blair was a staunch Conservative. He was a member of L. 0.°L. and Atw " Oo. O. F, and a faithful member of the Anglican churc The funeral was held Sundey af- ternoon, May 30th. from: his late residence, Main street, “Atwood. Ser- vice was held on the lawn,’ on — ac- count of the home being under ae antine for scarlet fever. Rev. T. W Jones; pastor of St. Alban’s ‘church, Atwood, had charge of the service. At the graveside, the L. had charge. Pallbearers were also mem- bers from the Orange Order. ment was made in Elma Centre cem- etery. The beautiful ‘floral tributes re- ceived, and the ‘large concourse of 7 . x : Turnip Seed 60c a Ib., PHONE 22 FLOUR, FEED and SEEDS Mangold Seeds, 50c a Ib., all varieties. SEED CORN—Dents, White Caps, fGolden Glow, Wis- consin No. 7, Early Bailey, $1.75 a bushel. ‘ Flints, Longfellow, White Flint, Comptons Early $2.25 bus. B. SMITH all varieties. STWOOD ELEVATOR eople present for the funeral, ser- vice, testified to the high esteem iw which Mr. Blair was held in Atwood and community Attended Funeral—, Mr. Harvey Dillahay, of Birmins- ie Seger ; Mr. Arthur Blair, of Toledo, Ohio; Mr. Wm. Blair, of Kelfield, Sask; re. Charles Blair, of Milverton, attend- ed the funeral on Sunday afternoon of the late Willixm Blair. Attended I. 0. 0. F. in Listowel— - i 1.0.0.F. gree upon six candidates, four from Linwood lodge and two from Milver- ton. The Listowel Lodge conferred the third degree and lunch was Pineapples ! have a nice fresh shipment of order now. Cabbage, Tomatoes, Let for the week-end. ious sizes. Special prices by the dozen. Let us have your Other green vegetables and fruits arriving daily. Pineapples The pineapple camming season is almost over. We Pines to choose from in var- tuce and Strawberries Special Grocer J. P. GREENSIDES * served. .| the homes of Inter-| Th ' Mrs, James Brown is 5 seriously ill. cages iss Alexis § Easson n spent ithe weok:| Fe at her home in’ por al pg Miss Lou ise Donald, Neorg to the 8th. con., fesse Saturday in Miss Inez ae “q20n: eon: spent Sunday at the home of bis and Mrs, | James Duncan. —o— Mill wi will be in operation ° day, Wednesday, Fricay tana" Satur- day. Mr. and uve. Sake Samuel Hiles spent Cithe week-end with friends in Mount Forest. =i Miss Murray gs giatays at the rs, Andrew-Stev- | |:-home-of-Mr.- and M enson, 4th. con. Mr. Wm. McCutcheon and Miss {| Nina McCutcheon spent Friday and Saturday last’ in London. —j— Mrs. E. G. Coghlin and ‘family, spent the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Geo. Coghlin, Millbank. Mr, A. A. Gray of Toronto, spent the Lec at the. home of his bro- ther, Mr. W. A. Gray, 12th. con. —— Mr. Walter Smith spent Sunday at essrs. en Smith and Thos. Bhi gris. co Mrs. Jane iach 1 left on Tuesday. ui spénd a’couple of weeks with friends in Stratford. r. and Mrs. Wm. McKenzie, of Waterloo, called at the home of Mr, and Mrs. ‘G. Greensides om: Sat- urday afternoon. tame Mr, Henry Kelly, of Millbank, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Switzer tea Mr. ane pate Humphrey, piconet Mr. ‘William Hamnlond, of Chat- ham, spent a few days last week with his mother, Mra.” T. BE. Hai mond, —o. Miss ‘Buiwi of the Memorial Hos- pital staff, spent the wéek-end with Tr. and Mrs. James’ Newbigging, 6th. con, aN ers Janie Dennis eet toft: Monday eeks’ vacation. She will visit trientia in-- Guélph, Hamilton, ‘St. -| Thomas and other places. ———oe Mr. and Mrs. Vallance Inglis and Miss “Miriam, of Moncrief,- spent ‘Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. os, E. Inglis. f d Mrs. ganree Coghlin and duugiiters, of Millbank, spent Sun- day at'the home of Mr. and Mrs. ©. G. Coghilin. —o— Mrs, McCrae and her father, aes Robert Smith, of Listowel, spen Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brnve ‘Smith. —— Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sanderson and children, of pe dein abet, Lag day at the hom +r Mr. d Mrs. C. Patker, 8th. Seow ~Mr. and Mre.- Charlie Anderson and daughter, Jean, of eagle Falls, canes at the home of W. Blackwell on Monday — Mr, George Arbuckle, of ‘Toronto, was in Atwood on Saturday, in con- nection with his contract in dredg- ing the Turnbull drain. —_—o—— Mr. Albert Chapman left Monday for Niagara Falls, NvY., after spend- ing several weeks with his parents, No matter where you. live _ you can now have ali the cen- PHONE-5 eniences of city gas. The new Coleman Cooker givea you 4 regular gas fire, hotter, ¢lean- NEW SHIPMENT OF MILK CANS & STRAINERS . - hand made. _ Leave rs your order now for your milk can. These are all a SEED par ee received our order of Seed Com ce) a a er e Garden and Lawn--Rakes, Hoes, Lawn er and quicker than any other type of stove. Come in asd a spect this stove. Electrical Fixtures Don't forget.to come in and see our fine display of Electrie- al Fixtures. They are ae the newest désign. Mr. and Mrs, George Chapman: —o— Mrs. J. D.‘MeNair and rae pate McNair, of Moncrief, and M rge McNair, of Stratford, aia me ‘thelr cousin, Miss Annie MeNeil, on Sun- y. dimsoa, accompanied by Mré. ‘Thos. the week-end with friends in Strat- ford. and Mrs. Saad “Denman and Ming, ‘Henrietta Denman, and Mrs Bertha Hanna, spent Sunday at the phome 4 oo and “Mrs. Wm. Little, Monkto en oe Mr. and Ms. Elliott MeAtpine, of Detroit, and Mr. awd ried ich- ol, of Wingham. wite*zu n Mon- y of Mr. and Myr. Jamon Newbig- anes 6th. con «Lo ongmi Te expects to leave ithe retin part of this week fér God- erich. where she will spend » a few weeks with her son, Mr. J. H. Long- mire. ® —_—— Mrs. Ben Brant, of Trowbridge, visite? from Friday ‘till Sunday at the home. of ‘her sister, rs... Wm McOntcheon. We are sorry to report Mrs. ‘McCu msepeon” ia not ‘enjoying goog hs health. oe ame Mrs. gird Simpson, of t. spent the week-end ie ie home. of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Simpson. gravel road. They jsp oe ee et J. A. Porte: Saadey, & . : JOHNSTON _ PEEBLES. Mr Mrs. Foeeph_ Bagh tor mo ~ sitar Fert tu “and are] amr, ai ag Holman wishes to an- wi the a7 tetas -ja Court of Revision oe ae M and Mre. Hugh {Richmond, off 2! Met 02 eel ‘AL—COURT OF REVISION ON ASSESSMENT | NUMBER OF ACCOUNTS PASSED | ‘® FOR PAYMENT. , ‘The Muni cipal , Council of the Township of Elma met in the Agri- cultural Hall, Atwood, on onthe May 29th. The members ‘were resent. The minutes of the his meeting were read, approved and panince by the Reeve and Clerk. ‘Sev- ari a det were read and fil Messrs. Watson, Wanzer, Hamil- on and Dr) James Moore addressed the council asking for’ a liberal grant to the Listowel Memorial Hos- al. Willo: at the Council do now adjourn to meet as Drain By-Law.” Carrie The Court of Revision on the Hol- man Drain By-Law having closed, the council met for general business. | n——That Mr. Albert a tract of Partridge per easiest Certificate. Carried ‘Shea t—That a grant of 160 be made to the Listowel Mem- oriat Hospital, this 8 Council deems it unnecessary print or publish the by-law to raise this municipality's proportion of the deficiency in the construction of the “North Maitland Enlargement” and costs relating thereto, and that the said By-law be now read a third time. Carri Seer, m-That the by-law to raise this Saunicipetity’s propor- tion of the deficiency in the .con- struction of the ‘North Maitland Enlargement” and costs relating thergto, known as the ‘North. Mait- land Enlargement Amending ~By- law” as now read a third time be numbered 845 and finally passed = that the Reeve and clerk sign ‘game and attach the Corporate eel ‘thereto. Carried Willoughby-EWacott — That the ‘Council! do now adjourn to meet aa on the assess- ment roll and that the Reeve be chairman of said Court. Carried. The Court of Revision on the As- sessment roll, having closed, the council met for general business. Ellacott-Willoughby — That the Clerk bave a’ by-law prepared in re- dation to “Greig Drain’’ with five equal an- nual. payments with interest at five r cent. Carrie Willoughby-Dickson—That By-law No. 844 appointing E, D. Bolton as Engineer: to examine and report on the proposed “Clarke Drain” as now _— a third time be finally passed. Carried. Dickson-Ellacott—That the Reeve and Clerk meng orders for the’ pay- ment of accounts, “Evlacott- Willoughby — That Council do now adjourn to meet a> gain in the Asricuitural Hall, At- wood, on Saturday, June 26th. 1926, at ten o'clock a.m. for general town- ship business, Carried. UTTER PAP. Plain or printad beh wraps, in N. any quantity, besc quatity of vege- table —e paper. At Banner Office Mr. William Hone. , af Detroit, friends in A*- spent Sunday with ou. a Mrs. Jack Fleming and two sons, Miss ‘Gibson, —~— GRAY—PARKER A very pretty wedding took place at the “home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Parker, 8th. con. Elma, on Wednes- day, June 2nd. 1926, when thefr sec- oo daughter, Anna Irene, became va Kaine, pastor o the Atwood United chureh, officiat- The brite looked charming gown- ed in shrimp flat crepe with shoes and hose to match, and wearing the groom's gift, 2 handsome rope of pearls. She carried a cofsage bou- quet of Sunset ‘roses, lily of the val- ley and pipes peas, and wore a orange blossoms. The bride entered the parlor on the‘arm of her father and‘took her place un- er an arch of evergree to —the strains of Lohengrin‘s bridal chorus y her sister, Miss Margaret Parker. The g0om's gift to the org; an‘at was an-onyx pearl ring. home was tastefully decorat- ed .for the occasign in an artistic col- our scheme of pink and white. After 4 sumptuous wedding er was served, the bride.and groom received the hearty congratulations, and left on a short honeymoon trip by motor to Kitchener, Hamilton, Niggara and Buffalo... The bride travelled in fig- Cleland and family, 4th. con. spent} &4- ured crepe with hat an shoes. ta mateh and rosewood coat of char- ene ga Only immediate - relatives present, the guest of konour teak Mr. J. Patterson. of Walkers, an old and esteemed friend of the bride's parents. On the young couple's return, they will reside on the oom's farm, 16th. con. Elma. and are} Or announcements, The Banner can | ne assure of a satisfactory job, eS to’ Btati on elas th r Office. — _ aa | $100 GRANT MADE TO LisTOwEL | 242" MEMORIAL a Court of Revision on the “Holman| thet, .} a. few bad ecratches on her face ; ty of Moms: nkton, Su May 30th. 1926. The young lad, who) ba n ae five months and age, has been an invalia atone his bi He was born on the 14th.-con. El- ma. Besides his parents, three sis- ima; Mrs. Wm? Stevenson, Port Burwell; Disie, at home; Mr. Walter Holman, | s 14th con. Eis, and Messrs. Ed» and Russel in A’ The tunerel was held on Monday, me Sist. private service being con- ted b¥ Rev. Anderson, of the Un- nas church, at the family residence, Monkton at two o'clock. Interment was made in Elma Centre Cemetery. Atwood Tennis Club - _ Arrange Tournaments = The tournament committee of the Atwood Tennis’ Club met Friday ey ening last + the home of Mr. an Mrs. A. £hlin and arranged cor the foliowing yaeveaticn nts: Bae EN’S DOUBLES-——A. B. Coghlin and A.‘E. Anderson; t. Blackwell and F. Farrell. June 2nd—MIXED DOUBLE A. iFarrell and Mrs. E. G. Coghli x H. Kuntz and Miss M. Ratcliffe. vente 4th—LADIES’ se E.G, Coghlin and Mrs. A Coghlin: Migs BE. Blackwell Mrs. Peebles June Sth—MEN’S DOUBLES—mM. “and Peebles and Mrs. A. pe oes’ r. Blackwell and Miss - June 11th--LADIag" DOUBLES While returning from Atwood on Mondsy afternoon, May 24th. en- aur to their home, Mr. and Mrs. W. Ward, a Brae pee aa ied by Mr. re. on Ward. be] in “for © ‘ ira, work at St. Ann's. os .| Mrs. Young Hecpisle Society ~on Monday riland M ue a dred and Th United éhurch held roatered The eoveation period was Mrs. “J. Greensides has . shares of the meeting on Friday ev- enin joyed. Mi mainder of the evening was est, M.A. ig in ‘at- Rev. we ih Sand. annual © As- tendance at sg ‘sembly of the Pesbyterian church in Canada, day mo! ‘at Montréal. He left Te : ° * Social receptions were fendaped’ to (Rey.) W. J. West, by © the the Women's Mis- bbe das and by or fonary. Society on Tuesday noon of this week.” A ver? peehan time was spent on both occasions. . Ll . * , . ie @ United Sunday School have vthtee Bae has heen reac ed from eat of 3 af and ma; "1925. nereased The collection was. for the two months by $9.54. Sunday fs Missi school, onary Sunday for the and the local school made—th. for. e Young People’s Society of the their weekly meeting on Friday evening ast Mr. Melbourne Kaine had charge of the meeting. An interesting abel Wilson peare’s poems, and a piano solo was y Miss Evelyn Turnbull. jen en- e Young People's Society of the Prosuvierien church held a very en- ES ar See ae io oe Jeeealts: . joble social evening on Monday, June oth MIXED. POUBLES—s.|May Siet. The program was opened with community singing. Rev. West acted as chairman and gave addrese followed with the following short , program: instrumental, Miss Mary ag eh rig tag ones in Hodge; reading, Miss Jean Hamil- ; : , ton; solo, Miss Helen Porter; violin solo, Miss Irene als a cectind= Nilo . . Misses Mary Hodge, Eileen ck- Ward Family well and = Alice ak ago . . Miss Alexis Easson; solo, Miss e With Bad Accident |picckwell. The Journal was read by The re- then after £6 Margaret Thompson. spent enjoyably in games, which lunch was served. of Toronto, eat with . Serr unfort- unate accident at Preston. The accident Reaatton while’ they were descending the steep hill com. Atwood Churches ing into Preston. The brakes refused to work, and the car turned over. Mre. J: W. Ward, was the most ser- idusly ‘hurt, receiving ‘~a- bad cut: in arm. Five stitches were required o close the wound. Fortunately the a parties only received a shaking up. we Ford sedan of Mr. and Mrs. yard was badly damaged, but Net pirty were able to return to their homes the same evening by the use of another car. ? Opening Business in Scaforth— Mr.. W. R. Erskine, - formerly of Atwood, and now of London, is open- ing Me a einen business shortly in Seafor Complete Valuation— Clerk George Lochhead and Hon. Nelson Monteith ave completed their valuation of the County and will submit their report to the Coun- ty Council] on Thursday of this week. TReceives Bad Cut— The little daughter Mrs. John Love, 10th. of Mr. and con. received on riday last, when she accidentally ran against a barb wire fence. Successful in Second Year— * Among those successful in the re- €&-j}eulta published on-Tiesiay of the University of Toronto, appented the e of Mr. W. G. West, who passed his second examination in the Facul- Moving This Wecek— Mr. and Mrs. A. R. rry com- menced moving their oasenbia ef- fects to their new home this week, and Mr. and Mra. Gray, who purchas- ed the Terry residence, de move to Atwood shortly. - yf Placard Lifted— The cpt aie: was lifted nited Church Rev. Cc? CG. Eajne, pastor, Sunday, Jane 6th, 1926 10 a.m: yee? & schoo 11 a.m.—“GLEAN xos ‘FROM THE CONFERENCE.” 7.30 Pom.—Rev Cooper, of Clinton, representative of the On- tario Prohibition Union. Friday—- Young People’s League meeting in charge of Mrs J. P, Greensides. — Presbyterian Church Rev. .W..J. West, M.A., Minister Sunday, June 6th, 1926 1@ a.m.—Sunday School and Bible Class. a.m,—Morning Worship. Rev. Mr. Cooper, of: Clinton, represen- tative of the Ontario Temperance Union, will speak, There will pe no evening service, ow- ing to thé minister being in ai- tendance at the Assembly at Mon- treal. Monday S8p.m.— Young Meeting. Thursday 8.36 p.m.—Choir practice. 11 People’s tended Funeral at Ayr— 5 end Mrs. D. E. Hodge and Mr. Bert Forrest wotored to Ayr on Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hodge's uncle, from the use of Mr. and Mré. George Lach- head on Priday last, Rag tray Ers- kine, danghter of Mr. and Mfs. W. R. Erskine, of Londen, achin recover- ed from her attack of measles. Mr. and Mrs. Erskine and Jeanette left for their home on Sunday. Board of Health Hokt Meeting— The local rate of Health met in Glerk Lochhead’s office on Friday afternoon, May 25th, Those. present were Dr. D. idd, Reeve Wm. Scott, TT: Phi ten and George Lochhead. Routine business was dis- posed of, . Undergo sissilat aii EVERYBODY'S ODT 'S COLUMN Ten cents a ta line. aa first in- sertion, fac aa se of, 5@c. f tebortions five caate: a line. with mini- mum charge of 25c. Aljdis and Jack Vallance, children of’ Mr. and Mrs. Lioyd Vallance had their tonsils and adenoids removed Mondey morning of this week fore ed by Dre: Tye and. wae: ‘idtniiving Nicet?— : ee eee + STRAYED To lot’ 25, 12th line Elma, a year- atiling blue and white Holstein steer. their homé. The operation were per-|Owner may have the same by proy- ing “property P. Whitfield. R. R and paying expenses, ne Friends. in Atwood of Mrs. M. Robinson will be glad to learn that she has made splep~did recovery from her recent operatiqn in the General Hospital, ‘Toronte, asd éxpects’ to return to her home in the course of] : few drop at W. F. 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