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WALL PAPERS LIVINGSTONE'S. You will get the prettiest Patterns in all Colors and \de- signs from PER ROLL AND UPWARDS. Call and see them. J. Livingstone, jr. Ticker Agent Can. Pac. Ry. Co. J. W. Scott & Son, Bankers. _+ $ 2,200,000.00 ESTABLISHED 1872. HEAD OFFICE : HAMILTON. J. TURNBULL, Vice-M¥es. & Gen. Mgr. LISTOWEL BRANCH ESTABLISH- ED 3! YEARS. DIRHOTORS: HON. WM, GIBSON, President. JOHN PROCTOR, GEO. R ACH, 'A. B. LEE, JOHNS.HENDR M. P,P, GRU. RUTHERFURD, J, TURNBULL, Vice-Pres, & Gen. Mgr.) H, M. WATSON, Inspector. 66 BRANCHES 6e Capital a his Sergius \Ereits | 2.960, 848.86 tal Assets $29,818,672.00 SSTABLISHED 1876. HEAD OFFICE, TORONTO, Branches in Ontario, Quebec, Mani toba, North West Territories, and British Columbia, LISTOWEL BRANOH. SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT -- Deposite oe and interest added to principal twice SPECIAL aheten: given to the discounting of "SAVINGS DEP. . De ite of $1 N o formalities, no delays in drawing money. FARMERS BUSINESS » ---- Notes of responsible farmers discounted, sale notes collected and advances made thereo COLLECTION DEPARTMENT has every ESTABLISHED 1872. OFFICES: Listowel, Palmers and Clifford, also with J. A 'Rabteehe Mount Forest and Shelburne. A General Banking Business transacted. DRAFTS BOUGHT and SOLD, payable in all parteof the DOMINION, UNITED STATES and GREAT BRITAIN NOTES DISCOUNTED. DEPOSITS RECEIVED. current rate of interest allowed. Papen large amount of -- funds to lend farm security at 4% per cent., wit privilege of nn Fl annually. Marriage Licenses Issued. ]. W. Scorr & Son. TOWN COUNCIL. ular monthly meeting of the Town Council was held on Mon- day evening, 2nd, May. Members pre- sent, Mayor Hay in the _e and Councillors ¥ . Hack- ° tulated Mr, Watson on his election and welcomed him to the board, On motion of 'Messrs. Hacking and Van- drick, Councillor Watson was ap- pointed to fill the vacant positions on the Publio Buildings, By-laws and Relief Committees. Moved by signed. to have the By-law registered. The following accounts were read and re- ferred to proper committees: Wm. Climie, advertising eae ores By- $51.16 ; eo. tHhaw- sdearedeiay By- as, etc,, $4.49; sineaes "Milling Co., water supply for April, $100.00; ac- counts of D, K. U.s ra-councillor elec- tion und water-works Ly-law and polling booths, total Bright, making vut voter's list for ., $12.00, On motion the D, R. Ow and Mr. red to be paid, Ac- counts oO $12.90, and . A. Gray, $14.70, for snow 'plowing and teaming, were also read and passe A communication was read from C. P. KR. Telegraph Co m- plaining against assessment of $300 ry Co. advising the coun- ojl that the compound duplex pump is now ready for shipment. --teferred Preasur- was read, wing balance due Ba April Ist,, $22,725.74; paid out dur- ing month, 6941.84; receipts, $9.00; balance due Bap May, 623,- 58,58; amount c to water- works, $16,670; charged to general account, $6,088.58. The chairman of Public Buildings Committee reported 're. the i preuesss Carnegie Library us' follow Your committee met a council chamber, when it was moved and se- grag at Mr. Binning be instruct- for proposed Public Library at a_ probable cost of $10,000 or less, he to be paid $25 if plans are pot accept chairman was also instructed to as- certain probable cost of --_ and which -are = Tr No, 1, known asthe Roy-p: witha frontage of 100 ly ae an a $2,500 ; No, 2, the Gibson property on Main street, whole of lot 132 feet, $3,006 ; same aah lot, 66 fee et, $1,500 4, 'the Bulmer and Pur- cell pr Paes on D 132 ee Tying No. 5, Mr. Scott's pro- on Main Street, 90 feet, $500; No. %, fever' 8 property, corner Main and George streets, 66 by 180 feet, on Bata pro- the town whould accept the Ca _ offer and proceed with the building at once, ag eigen big & not especia ' a peompes'. ot much buildi ng and it would "keep 8 from ; the b builders an labora 'onto, ae Anderson was not te Saye of incurring. any aan or s 4 Tor 'Wateon Rs atrongiy in in favor 'of accep sm library Building, as ars, BR. B. Morphy aaa 3: W: Beott, 4 » * 2 ae heat Sy EE ine ihn bea ao aS ee te NS, pepe for making prompt returns at "tow: t rai DRAFTS bought and sold on any part of the world, CORRESPONDESTS jn'all parts of Can- ada, United States and Great Britain, BANKING BUSINESS of all kinds trans- on most favorable "terms. pondence solici ALL BUSINESS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. B, FORSAYETH Agent, Listowel, the latter gentlemen being invited tg express their opinion. Councillor Woods, who had just entered and taken bis seat, thought the matter B © } ad " their properties ever, had no objection to the mec ray was then moved D; A, iHacki be udop The motion was carried on givision: Yeas-- Woods, Vandrick, Watson, P » Hay; s--Ander The follow ert letter was ger from Mr. KR. A. anks, President of the tlome Trust. Company Hoboken, N. J., Viz. ln the absence of Mr. Ber- tram, who is travelling abroad with Mr, Carnegie, yours of the 6th nets. with enclosure, 1s reterred to me reply, 'Lhe resolution of council which you enclose does not provive for any fixed amount for support of Library. this corporation agrees to maintain said buildings at 4 cost not to one thousand dollars per year, is very indefinite. Mr. Carnegie requires a resolution similar. to the enolosed form. Will you please have your counoi such a resolution and send certified solution to accep Andrew Carnegie: Whereas, An- drew Carnegie has agreed to furnish ten thousand dollars to the corpora- tion of Listow el to erect a free Pub- op condition not less than one thousand dolla a year, and provide a suitable wite for said tg ge now therefore be it resolved by council of the town of Listowel that said corpore- tion accept said donation, and it does e itself to comply with requirements of said Andrew Carnegie. Resolved, that it will far- nish a 6uitable site for said 'build- ings and will maintain a free Pub- lic Library in gaid building when erected, at a cost of not Iess than one thousand dollars a year, solved, that an annual shall hereafter be made upon the taxable property of said corporution suf- ficient in amount to comply with the above oe Moved by J, A. by John Watson, that solution be adopted.--Curried. The signatures of the Mayor and Clerk were uppended to the foregoing resolution, ulso the clerk's certifi- cate of its having been adopted by the council, An application was read from the Club usking that the acking, seconded 16 above Te- farin ing to level the turf and keep the grass in good condition and tak care of the trees, the club 'to have sufficient control of the grounds to of i Pelton, se- conded C. Anderson, that the Agricultural Park on maging street be"kept for "park purposes, @ that the members of the Golt "olab be allowed to use vit on the terms of their letter to the council of this date.--Carried. Moved by C. Ander- son, seconded by J, Watson, that 'the following members Woods and Vandrick, and the clerk sr regular notice,--Carried. otion the accounts of A. J. Van- driok, $3.14, and J. C. Hay, ye 50, re- lief supplies, were passed, al ao counts of Wm - Climie,- $51.16, and\ A. St. Geo. Haw Kins $66.64 advertising ; accounts of $279.43, Mavecs Milling Co., $100, and J.C. r lumber, $2.95, w al- so passed. Moved by F. Vandriok, seconded by J. A. Hacking, that Ey collector's Lipton be received.--Car a Th esented his roll, whisk on motion of Hacking and An: n was receiv aasessor's sal- ary, $85, ordered to be paid, Moved Watson, seconded by W. Pel- ton, that the offers for water-works debentures be referred to the Mayor and Finance Committee, and they have the power to accept the best of- fer, if thought advisable.--Carried, After some discussion re water- works the council adjourned, SCHOOL BOARD. The regular monthly meeting of 0 7 school board was fame Fo in on Tuesday The minutes of last =n principal's report for April was as m 1, lled 40, seeeaee 38 Room 2, Enrolled 37, ' Room 3, Enrolled 53, Svetkee 47. Room 4, Enrolled 46, Average 39. Room 5, Enrolled 46, Average 35. Room 6, oll 51, Average 36 Room 7, Enrolled 55, Average 47. Room . ---- , Average 45, Room nrolied 51, Average 42, ; average attend- April 1st., $37. amount from reasurer, $300.00 ; amount from Miss AE AE oo teense el eae BAFTS SOLD. F evallable. 3 ot sll points_in ed Bank MOREX ORDEES Loe ed payable 8 Hany 0 re #0, 100 ; ie #30, Ide R. ARKELL, Manager. Welsh, $1.85, making a total of $339 52; by paid a acoounts en galariog $334, 69; balance on hand, $ 52, Accounts to the pret cok $137 .84 were read and ordered Secretary Treasur w the sum of $450.00 for the curreat month.-- arri The ee tenders were receiv- ed for heating and ventilating the four west and centre rooms, and halls in the school, as follows: The Buck Furnace Co,, $440.00; The moon Furnace Co,, $610.00; - The Pease nace CO., Bot: air, $593.00, hot air and steam combination, $985 .00; The Clare Bros., $400.00. Re- presentatives of the Buck Furnace Co., The McClary Mfg. Co., and the Pease Foundry Co, were Present and aaa: ora to meat n the Secretary's Sita on Wednes. aes, 4th of May, 6, 8. NO,5 WALLACE, The follewing is the report of 5. 8. No. 6, Wallace, for April: ia Iv --D. Karges 172 A. Rauiman --V. Vines 187, E. Fry 158, H. Wabl "169, 2. Fry 136, "TY, Orth 106, J. --_---- iE. Master 113, 8. Orth 143, = , Pigoher AS iets 255, E. Wahl 210, a cdutm ufman 202, S. Ronald 197, E: Timm 183, L. Vines S150. Sr; --A. Wallarton 197, IL. Beyer 159, ms Fischer 133, E. Struck 104. Jr. U.--F. Dietz 267, E. Ronald 245, B. Rung 227, M. Fullarton. 175, Doersam 42) Pt. I--M. Mason 201, H. Schinbein Pt. l--J. a 95, E. Fischer 47, E. Tim: "R. Clark Fraser, Teacher. GRAND TRUNK RAILW'Y SYSTEM. Important Changes 0 of Time May lst. The Grand Trunk a announce follow ing cha in time taking effect May ist, 1904, ixed train now leaving Stratford at 10,10 *. M. daily except Sunday a, to full passenger train, jexvtog Stratford 10,30 A. M. Pilmerston apd Wiarton at 2,50 P. M. New conan ig will leave Pal- merston at 7.4 M., Listowel 8.02 e. M., erie Birathord 9 connecting for Goderich und London. yew passenger hg ain will leave Stratford 5.00 P. arriving _ ton 6.15 P. M., and Goderich 7.05. B- M,, taking place leaving Stratford reaching Goderich 7.40 P. Ww passenger train Md will leave Stratford at 6.50 P. and arriv Toronto 9.50 P. M., om inecting for er gers This train will take place mixed train now leaving Stratford 704 P. M. and reaching Toronto 11.40 of present mixed 4.40 P. M. and Trein leaving Berlin 6.30 P, M. will ran through to Elmira returning ay 7.10 P. M., arriving Ber- I'm 7.4 . M., making 'direct. connec- tion ba Fi 'new train for Toronto and Montrea New passenger train will leave Toronto at 9.00 P. M., for Montreal and Fast Express now leaving daily at 10.00 . M., will depart from for« onlto at 10,30 P. M., reaching Mon~- treal 7.30 A. M. as at present. These improvements © appreciated by the travell- ing public, and fs in line with Grand Trunk policy to give the best ser- vice that the business will warrant, Hamilton cigarmakers will return to work ont the old terms, their course oe being endorsed by the [uterpation- a -- May 6 oo Merchant Tailor an Men's Furnisher. a ora Foes - FRESH ; Py js constantly won by our matchless values The Stranger of to-day is our Old Customer of the future. Jenkins-made Clothes, First Worn by the Best Dressers in 1900, are delighting smart Men more than ever this Season in exclusiveness of design and latest col- or combinations. Call and inspect our fine range of Suitings and Trouserings. Our Men's Furnishing department will be found complete in the newest and choicest Articles for Geatleman's Wear: Neckwear, Collars, Cuffs, Shirts, Hats, Caps &c. JENKINS. COURT OF REVISION. TOWN OF LISTOWEL. The first _ the Court of Revision for the Town o} towel vat, be be hg? in the Council int aha Town Ha! One Door -East of Post Office. IT IS NOW OPEN | The Great World's Fair Wednesday evg. June Ist, 'O4 AT ST. LOUIS. And Tickets are on sale daily FROM LISTOWEL. $17.50--Good 15 days: $23.35--Good 30 days. $28,00---Good for season. With stop over privileges at any intermediate Canadian ali also at Detroit and Chica To see the Fair while ravine is fresh and Exhibits are at their best, the months of May and June will be the aaa at the hour of 8 o'clock, - The Asseasment Roll is ip my office and open for inspection. WM. BRIGHT, Clerk. Listowel, May 4th, Wie0e NOTICE. The Court of Revision e Assessment Roll of the TOWNSHIP OF WA LLACE for the year 1904 will be held in the Township Hull, Gowanstown, on Saturday the 28th day of May ae commencing at the hour of ten o'clock Assessinent Roll was lodged in the Clerk's office within the time limited oF law, where it can be examined by any ra payer, R, G. ROBERTS, Clerk. Shipley, May 4th, 1904 For Tickets, ""Weeracd Litera- ture, regarding World's Fair, and further information, apply to J. A.HACKING, Town Agent. A. M SMITH, Ticket Agent. Executors' Notice to Credi- tors: of OLDRIN ahead: of Elma, 4 Executors Notice FISHER, inte a Bs T the County of Perth. Farmer, Executor's Notice to Credi- tors. Notice is hereby given von parsaant te the Slatates 'a that behalf thet all =i 'and others havin said Oldrin J. against the estate of. he Fisher, deceased, who d the oth of April, 1904, at the sald To' arere-) In the Matter of the Estato tuto of MARGARET a! on or before May ver to ASKIY, late of the Town oe Listowel, in the . Ceci! Hamfiten. Barrieter: , Ont., |. County of Perth, Married Woman , Deceased. ald exec fort one rer bene gy ig hh to the ox sconce fd statemen pam- utloc is bereby given pursuant to R. 8. 0. 8. adler ocenpasyenn, wih fall particnlare | 1997, Chapter 1%. that all, perso 4 of tbeit 'sisina, ae the regurity (if any) held 1887 Chapter ainat the Estate ms having: clalias , jor Is further given That stter May 30th Be ae aut abd, woo dint on be apont he 1904, the emai S Executors pmay istribute the eatate | by ne pil ag ered fo gene of th regard only to the lathe of w hich the: may ro hen aan noticeand that thes wan fot _y lable for tbe procera coeda UI The catate their oe and addresses wit nol ba liskie for one t teor auy pact thereof ny raons of whose claim notice aballn J Phave been reosived at thetime of sach distribution as aforesaid. A atod wt Listowel this 23rd day of April, A. D. AC ASKIN, Executor. By Blewett & Bray, oy Solicitors. T. P. SMITH, : CPTICIAN, OF EIORA, sine we 8 NUTICE. J. M. SCHINBEIN da dis ny person uf whose claim Sid seb ses writing of hele claims, the cae noi notice at tho time af such , statement of acconnts and the natare of the distribution. * pocurity {if ats pers by them, duly verified by Dated nd OS Sous FISHER, ~_-- od take ice furtl or that after the 25th d : ao notice fa or that after the da: {Executors. | og Ais; xec ator of the aaid Katate will |* By J. CECIL HAMILTON, Theit Solicitor, proceed to distribute the its of the said deceas- the ew entitled the so, having regard only to the claims of which tiey shall then avenotice as aforesaid, and said 00! will Listowél's Greatest Store. 4 Main St. SPECIAL SALE on now of all kinds of Muslins while house cleaning is going on. Muslins for Window Curtains in spots and striped in all new designs, from 5c. and upwa' BABBINET RUFFLED with an edge Lace. Made of the best washing net. able for all kind of Curtains. 30c., 40¢. and 45c. ART MUSLINS. We have a eaves Stock of all kinds of Art Muslins from 8c. per yd, upwards DRESS MUSLINS. Special value in all kinds of Plain and Colored Muslins for Dresses. Vestings, Piques, Gingham, Linen Dress Goods, Prints and Cretons. LACE CURTAINS from 25c. per pair and upwards. CARPETS AND LINOLEUMS, Oil Cloth and Matting, Large and Small Rugs, Door Mats. iy | Window Rods, in Brass and Wood, Curtain Poles, Ex- tension Rods, Stair Pads. SPECIAL VALUE in Tabling, Toweling, Towels. All kinds of Sheeting. Gray and White Cottons. CHENILLE CURTAINS and Table Cloths, Damask Curtains. BED SPREADS. We are showing a range of Bed Spreads from 60c, and up- wards. Give us a call, Very suit We have it in Stock at 25¢., No trouble to show Goods. J. M. SCHINBEIN. Prof. Dorenwend's two latter visits were prevented, the former by the snow blockade and the latter oS the recent big fire in our city. Will be here sure on Friday, May 20 PROF. DORENWEND: THE GneaTest Ar " smemees, OF TORONTO IS COMING TO LISTOWEL, (WILL BE AT - QUEENS HOTEL FRIDAY, MAY = 20TH. LADIES---If you appreci- ate the added charm and 'th youn ger Appearance lent to the face by having beautiful hair, do asso regarding these Bag con- ceptions in yw GE N WHO ARE BALD Eventhough you are bald or ; partially so you can regain your former appearance Bt Ba ng Prof. Dorenwend's Wigs and Tou They are made teh any thade of bair. They ion to the otec varejfor chronic cola ' "the head and catarrh, They arf protection to to A. ms --: U ear,no trace of artificiality. Pro f. --" will -tske measure ments and demonstrate the merits of his igs will be at the Queen's Hotel The public are hereby ereby notified that 1 will pot be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife, Eliza A ps Daaay after this date, April 29, 1904. WILLIAM E, ANDREWS. Don't Forget the Day and Date FRIDAY, MAY 20TH. TUES. MAY 17 ONE DAY ONLY. Wright TAKE IT EASY. | while washing by using the Listowel's Cash Store. & Thompson, of -- boil- or hard py aos. lately F EE fora trial of 30 " For illustrated Goktos ead particulars write at once to LIStUWhL MAKEPTS. May Sth, L904 Wheat, per busbe! Standarr i 86 Peaa, do... . 60 Oate, do. . 30 Barley, do B Hay 7 00 RA rd Shorta, 19 00 Flour, por 100 ibs, : Oatmeal, do 1265-248 Cornmea', do . - 265 275 utter per fb. 4 615 Eggs, ie ike il 12 Hides per 100 me |. 60 6w Sheopekina, " 40 Wow Par b 10 oo, . . weet oe 1878 Dressed Hogs, 575 600; Live Hogs 460 450! Lambe, - 260 2501 500 600 THE BACH SPECIALTY Co. A Ma gnificent Exposition Spring and Summer Merchandise. Dept. L 35554 Yonge St. 9 Toronto, Unt. Cottons NNN PPPPAAL IIA PPLE . NONE - SO - BLIND . at Old Prices. that fail to see better value in ~ : OUR UP-TO-DATE SPRING STOCK of Garden and Pruning Tools. THE FAMOUS BROCKVILLE LAWN MOWERS and Ramsay's Celebrated Paints. You will find our Grocery Depart- ment complete in everyline. Highest Prices Paid for all, Kinds of Farm Produce. Wright & Thompson. The - Store ~ on ~ the ~ Corner POM ge enue 3 ee sae! FSH n ee hr.) Y 1 . Ba al Cates ee ea FS i a A ob Se '