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VOL. XXXI.--NO. 27 ee WALTER BROS. : f . be eee r _ aa => me.) @.t fd we te) ee o> ©, EE NT eR ee Pe Pee Ae eee fe te ee eee A ee ee AP Ae Pe ree ee er ee ae aera a ---- Listowel eet ie ~*~ LISTOWEL, O Standard 10 , FRIDAY, AUG., 7, 1908 we y Ss ae. --_-- LISTOWEL'S BARGAIN CENTRE. A 10c. Gash Rebate on Every $1 Purehase for the Next 10 Days. Be With Us for the Coming 10 Days and Get Your Money Back. The following partial list may help you to judge the calibre of this sale. Hats, Collars and Sweaters. Tweed suitable tor 25c Muslin for esse. seeeee 15¢ per yd 15¢ Muslin for .....- seeess 12$c a yd toc Muslin for ............ 7c per yd 124c Muslin for .s..seeeeee. roc per yd 12$c Flannelette at ........ 8c per yd 124% Toweling at...... .... oc per yd 4oc Turkish Bath Towels.... 25c¢ per yd Creton and Curtain Muslin .. 7¢ per yd 'Men's $1 75 Fancy Vests to clear at $1 19 125 ff a 97 '6 Loo ee " "6 75 6 25 Odd Tweed Pants 95 "150. 'e129 " 300 " a "6 '6 2 40 Men's and Boys' Clcthing, Raincoats, Shirts, Ties, Working Shirts and We are placing on sale several bolts of English Boys' Knickers and Men's Trousers, etc,, at 39c a yd, Each department has its special bargains. The time is coming when fall goods demand space, so All Summer Goods Have Got to Move. Groceries Always Fresh and Up-to-date. Farmers Produce taken as cash. . Walter: Bros. The f: Store - on - the - Corner. ef eing rd wet trating Nagai ting at tent efi mig tesa Dr eens en hiiny ghete hing AB er Am tas ing Neming bargntg arti eehing NAS ng eat ering net ein eng ening ten iny ea ee bee eae ae eee ee ee ene eee ae See ee eae ae ae lai, Fe ee ee er Ie Awe eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee se ee re, eA Pa ae sl te _ be sis he Kt ee ae ee Ig re a any ent berate ara ity, depen ra rea enh rath ory? tend REMNANTS | 3 AFTER JUNE SALE OF Odd Lines, Short Lengths and Broken Lots From Various Parts of the Store 40 ONLY Men's Dark Grey Cravennette Coats. Regular $8 and $o, to clear at $6.90, It is no time to dally with that the the disorganized lines up June Sale was on, Out They Must Go This Week, so if there is anything you re- have turned while quire in the way of Remnants call at The People's Cash Store. Farmers' Produce taken Cash paid for Butter and Eggs Robert Thompson. beara bicreneende ai | | F | E | ee CHRIST CHURCH. Rev. N. A. Fitzroy Bourne, Rector. ae wn 'cms School and Rector's ll a. we. ---Morming Prayer and Sermon. 7 p. m.----Evensong and Sermon. GOSPEL SERVICES. In Hall over Miss Schaefer's fancy store every Sunday night at 7 o'clock. bn member the date of . L. Taube' 8 visit to Listowel, and if thing whatever wrong tin yo or eye- -- make it a point to consult him at aivingstone's Drug Store on Thursday Aug 13th. The C. P. R.are said to be preparing to make Montreal the summer port for their -- -- Are eae right? Vision changes Hs all things 5 ate. Consult S, L. on Taube at Livingstone's Drug:Store Thursday, Aug. 13th. Ferguson's camp, near Fernie, is ablaze, Michel is surrounded by fire, but is still standing. Messages of sym- pathy with the sufferers were received from the Prince of Wales and Lord Mint Heune. --In_ the Watertower Park Listowel, -boo ing expenses. at lots 5 and Wallace, 2 miles west of Listowe ILLIAM BARNETT. INTHE RACE FOR BUSINESS The gentleman on the tortoise represents the man who advertise--the one who tries to do business as it was done in the days of the tallow candle or the oil lamp. re you in the glare of the clee- tric light--in the automobile of Modern Methods? ur Want Ads. are high -- batterics, whether you want li or power--business publicity or al t help seeapy noe » { T.J.McDOWELL,D.D.S.L.D.S. DENTIST. Graduate Detroit College of Medicine (Dental Department). Office over Schinbein's len same entrance as porehy & Carthew, J. E. re. Terhune and Dr. Stenographers, 6 0 0 Telegraphers trained by our Sree reg last year. Experience counts. Grad- uates most successful. Book-keepers, . Send postal for particulars. -FALL TERM OPENS SEPT. 1. WinghamBusinessCol' ge GEO. SPOTTON, PRIN, BVCOQGV44 DT BBUORDUH PLAN WELL and take a coursé in the Listowe i ¢ sae College ¢ REOPENS SEPTEMBER 1ST. é EDUCATION PAYS. Write for particulars to AL. ee Seaees 22t4tt a New Carriage Paint Shop. ersigned 1 has ,chened a mine canes in the prem "Hexniiton. on Mill street, and respectfally solicits the at- ronage of Listowel and surrounding country. Being an experienced man he will foepeee --_- . HEAVER. Ontario Liquor Li- cense Act. License District of Worth Perth. Notice is hereby given that Mr. P. Ritter of t the Town of Listowel, "hes ae is Havern Li for permissi - fer hi License for the premises in Listowel '+ as be: See Hotel, to Forest, and thesaid application will be eur ed at a mee e Boardof L Commissioners to be held in the city ry of Stratford on Saturday, the day of am 0 1908, at 130%. me, at the Ci Hall. wae will govern them- selves acco August 9th, 1908, Eighth Sunday after] " m Graduate Royal College Dental Sur- on On page 8, Miss Ruby Wal Guelph and Torontd i Mr. and Mrs. Ei BiSeaton are out of town for ten day; is , Visiting in Mr. H . Doan," of Kingsville, is the guest of Mrs. L. Be , Miss A. Hen is spending a month in Fort Williggp. _ . Miss McMane, Atq@bod, spent Sunday with Mrs, C. Tabbergpr.- a Miss Mary Snellngiis spending a fow days at Lebanon eek, . Mr. J. H. Gunth k in the London old boys' retinion eok.* Storms did enorugM™is damage in both eastern and wes mtario, Mr. Emerson Baligiatyne, of t Detroit, is spending his bo ts pin to Mrs. B. F, Broo! ; Mrs. = Living stone are in Port i for & wee Mr. and Mos, Bais Pothier, 'of fa hill, are visitors in toggn this w Mr. Norman spent Sunday with f N n, of ne et town. home after 1 flineaes Falls. returned from Tercentenary. . Toronto, isthe James Osborne. 'and son, of To- with Mr. J, C Miss Ella Code rete spending her holida: Mr. W.W. Nichol his visit to the Que' Mrs. W.M. A guest of ber sister, Mr. and Mrs. C, ronto, spent Sun Burt. Mr. W. Williams Bes Farmers' Bank, Toconto, is tives in town, The Misses Campbé i ot Argyle Place, are spending a couple'®f weeksfat Oli- phant. Mr. Arley Thorpe : ing a few daysin to acyuaintances, London is spend renewing old Miss Waitman "Migs Brooks, ,of Erie, Pa., were gui of Miss Hutchi- son last week. $ inville was the Dr. Young of Bo guest of his -- Cc. M. Scott, few ; a. for a Miss en of Ku day in town, theg Miss Amy Bourne. oe Arch'd Forbes, ] pent tho weeir ands Mr. RT. K has returned home after a business trip west | as far as Re- gina and Moose Jaw Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Nichol and nay left vo Saturday for Oliphant. Dr. Nic ol re this week Mi wendoline Atkinson, George- town, and Miss Bryant, Prince Albert, are guests at' "Inglewood." Mrs. J. J. Foster and daughter left this week for a visit with Dr. and Mrs, Roy Nichol at Cornwall. Mr. H. Goddard and Mr. Harvey Ellis are taking a trip to the West. They left by C. P, R. on Tuesday. Misses Emma Walter, Minnie Stock- fish and Bertha Walter are visiting in Wiarton and Owen Sound. Mrs. Smith and daugliter, Miss Pearl Smith, left on Tuesday on a two months' visit in the Canadian West Misses Kibler and Miss Edna Scott are spending the week in Guelph dur- ing the Old Boys' Re-union, Miss Gladys Kemp, who has been visiting for the past month eon friends in Markdale, has returned h Only $2.25 to Niagara ratte: via To- ronto by C. P. R. and steamer, Monday, Aug. 10th, civic holiday. Mr. Aaron Browne of Toronto is _holi- daying in town, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brignal, Mannell House. All go. Mr. Mervyn Hay, manager of the pare Bank branch at Fort William, home this weck for his holidays. Mr. Harry Male, of New York, spent a few days in town this week the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Male. Miss Maud Oliver left Saturday for Midland, Mich., where she intends nage ing a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. W. Cron. Mr. and Mrs. M. McGillivray and family were among the Listowel citizens who took in the old boys' reunion at Guelph this week. 5 Misses Gladys and Viola Zimmerman of Milverton spent a fow day's with Miss Shirley Foerch = Miss Fanny Stricker at the River Ban The -Chair an isin full blas' again, and we understand intends manu- ee tables and one or two other lines besides chairs. Mr. J. W. Anderson, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Stratford, spent a few days in town this week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Mrs. C. E. Coghlin of the a boundary left this w to visit her ter, Mrs. N, Harris, at oe Jaw, and other friends i in the Wes! Mrs. George Forbes, ie Constance Forbes, Miss Shaw and Mr, George Forbes, Jr., of New York, came the end of last week for the summer Mr. W. J. Sarvis attended thé Western Bowling Tourney, London, and reports having had a spleridid time. He also visited at St. Thomas and Port Stanley. Mrs. A. E. Windsor and daughter, Louise, left och week for a = Fish sland, where they. will be the g t R. ek KE Pp, I tor. Dated at Casas Mts ath day of August, 1908, ; : Mrs. J. Cecil Hamilton for a ae of toy aes Js holidaying in ests of | come, Mr. Wm. Irwin, Public School Inspec- tor, Stratford, and two daughters are spending a week or two with friends in Molesworth and Wingham. They were in town yesterday. There was no meeting of the Town Cont on Monday night for want of a pomp tg of the -- being out A~specii ecting will Sedaiay te be held this F riday evening. Mr. and Mrs, J, M. Carthew and = ghter, iiss Laura, also Mr. 'ar- thew, manager of the Bank of Homilton, Moorefield, who is on his holidays, were in Guelph this week attending the old boys' reunion. Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Featherstone teft sday morning for a two weeks sail through a portion of the 80,000 is- lands before they return, rs. H. B. Morphy left Hie agg A og Gravenhurst, Muskoka. rH r- phy an oulton, who have" esol erties the week at the Lambton Golf Links, will join Mrs, Morphy in Toronto and accompany her to Muskoka, Notices of the first posting of the Lis- towel and Wallace voters' lists appear in this issue. Appeals to add or strike ff. names and correct errors may be entered with the clerk of the town or township up to Aug. 80th, in each case See the announcement on last page for particulars of the cheap excursion to Toronto and the Falls on civic holiday. oe 25 pays for ticket to Toronto over the C.P.R., also boat and electric car fare to Niagara Falls and return. Tickets are good for two days. H. E. Thiele has opened his new Men at market in the Schinbein arg of fresh and cured meats. Everythin e cleanest and most inviting. A tria: order will secure a regular customer. Rey. and Mrs. Bourne received a short visit fram Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Howes of Montreal last week. Mrs. Howes, form- erly Miss Maud Horsey, was married on July 29th, in her brother's church, Montrea! r. Howes sang an offertory solo in Uhrist Church on Sunday even- ing. q Another severe electric storm over the town Tuesday night. i poe and a half of rain fell, and standing crops were badly bea down. No other damage is reported in this neighbor- hood, though other sections of _ Ontario erain was nD No STANDARD NEXT WEEK.--Follow ing our usual custom, the Standard will take its midsummer holiday next week and will not publisha paper. We would suggest that as many of its readers as possible do likewise and take in the ex- cursion trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls, tearing here on Monday morning, civic holiday. ORGAN REcITaAL.--We understand that Mr. H. Guest Collins, = is visit- ing his brother, Mr, A. J. ins, has kindly consented to give an ae recit- alrt the conclusion of the evening service in Christ Church on Sunday, 16th inst. Many of our citizens will no doubt avail themselves of the opportun- ity of hearing Professor Collins. NeW WELL TesTED.--The new well at the water works was tested on Mon- ay. Tests were made at 40 and 30 strokes per minute respectively. former 600-gallons were pumped per minute and at the 30 stroke 450 gallons. The pumps were kept running at the 80 stroke for two. hours anda _ half, the indicator showing that 67,245 gal- lons were pumped in that time, which was considered a sufficient supply for ge sneral purposes. Further tests will be a! Mr. A, Roos Buys THE ARLINGTON, --The Arlington hotel, Listowel, has changed proprietors, Mr. A. Rocs, form. erly of the Queen's hotel, Mt. Forest, having purchased this valuable hotel property, and also Mr. P. Ritter's inter- est, and has taken possession, Mr, Roos is an-experienced hotel man, and % will no doubt conduct a first-class host- Iry. On Tuesday evening, on the re- tirement of Mr, Ritter, the citizens of 'Listowel presented him with an elegant gold-headed cdne in recognition of tke high esteem in which he is held. To OWEN Sounp Ava, 14.--Anex- cursion to Owen Sound over the G.T.R. will be run on Friday, August 14th, un- der the auspices of North Wellington District Council RK. T. of T., stations Listowel to Chesley inclusive, tickets good to return on special train same da or apy train meet day. Fare from Listowel is only $1.20. Children over five and under twelve half fare. Every- one is cordially invited to take in this excursion | and picnic in the fine park on For time-tables and full see posters Y. M. C. A, MATTERS.--Mr. McIntyre wrote to Mr. Copeland, Provincial Sec- retary, at Toronto, seeking information. As it was felt that the work in Listowel -- be done rag the head of Coun- 7, the let was forwarded to Cullens, County Work Secretary, at * aodon. Mr, Cullens has written to say that questions asked are just such information workers and look over the ground. When Mr. Cullens a that he can ue notice will be given anda meeting called to enable all interested to ~~ with him, : BUSINESS Cranon. --Mr. F; S. Howe of the King Ed barber slop _ sold his Villiard and pool room, ae tobacco ar business. to ig: J.L. nold & Co., lately of Collingwood pa formerly of Canton, Ohio, It is the in- tention > -- spi Wine alt) we under- a bowling a nection, "The rnold Co. Poet also leased McDonald's music hall for a term of years, and will have it listed in the opera house circuit, which will be a de- cided advantage, thus securing the bet- ter class of companies to visit Listowel. Mr. Howe retains the barbering busi- ness, KLEIN--JOHNSON, --On Wednesday evening. July 29, at5 o'clock, a quiet but pretty: 'welding took place at the home of Mrs. Johnson, Main street,when her only daughter, Bessie, was united in marriage to John Edward Klein, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Klein of Wallace. The bride supported by Mr. William i. ---- and Miss Heath of Mild. . Hamilton, pastor o} the Methodist church, officiated. After the wedding dinner Mr.and Mrs, Klein eft on the evening train for a short trip before' taking up their residence in Southampton, where Mr. Klein has a good situation. PHENOMENAL RAIN FALL FoR JuLy,. --During the month of July the amount of rain fall, and the high temperature, was much more than the ordinary. The measurements of rain fall at the loca! Observatory for July was: on July 4th 1.84, July 7th 2.08, July 18th 0.53, July 17th 4.70, July 18th 0.20, making a to- tal for the month of 8.70 inches. The temperature during July was also unus- ual, the lowest maximum being 68, and the ivenas Ettunuers being 45. Several »days during the earlier part of the month the thermometer went up to 86, d on 15 days went up to 80 and over, and on the 29th and 830th, @land 90 respectively was reached. The mean or average maximum temperature of the month was 78.70. The mean mini- num temperature for the month 55.02. It must be remembered how- ever that these temperatures are taken at the north side of a building, the thermometers being Placed inside of double slatted --. THOS, MALE, Observer. SHIPLEY GARDEN Party.--The gar- den party held under the auspices of St, Paul's Church, Shipley, on Wednesd: evening on the grounds of Mr. Samne' Honeyford, at Gowanstown, was a de- ded success in every way. The attend- ance was yery large, but in the spacious grounds there was ng crowdi! he enjoyed, while the v by Miss Florence Lee, Mr. Davies, Mr. Yocom and Mr. Scott were heartily cheered. The music contributed by the Listowel Orchestra was well appreciat- ed. But the unique feature of the pro- tramme was the bell ringing of Mr. Thomas Russam and Mr. Davies. Mr. Russam has been ringing bells in Church of England belfries in England all his lifetime, having been in demand all over England. Before leaving for Canada he was presented by admiring friends with asetof hand bells which he and Mr. Davies used on Wednesday evening. Rey. Dr, Smith of Palmerston was pre- sent and gave a short address. Rev. Mr. Farr of Gorrie was unable to be present owing to his father's illness. THE EXCURSION OF THE SEA katy finest and cheapest excursion mn that as been offered the citizens of Listowe' he district for some years will take place on Monday next, civic holiday, by C.P. R. to Toronto and by one of tlié Niagara River Line's magnificent steam- ers and electric cars to the Falis. This will be the first excursion over the Lis- towel-Linwood branch line and will give all an opportynity for aride over the new road, which will be found remark- ably smooth and comfortable. Ample accommodation will be furnished for all who go, from ten to fourteen first- class passenger coaches having been promised for the trip. The low price of the tickets, only $225 from Listowel through to the Falls and return, and the unexcelled opportunity ' i, it-seeing without fatigue, should urea very large' turnout from both town and coun- try. Excursionists have the privilege of returning home by the special train Menday night, or remaining at the Falls orin Toronto untilthe next day and returning by wate train, Full infor- moafion is given on last page. Tickets are on sale at Mr, J. Livingstone' 8 town office, C. P. R securing them now the rush on Monday morning will be avoide E LATE Mrs. JANE MorcoMBE.-- Go of the few remaining pioncers of the Prospect Hill neighborhood died on Aug- ust 1, at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. William Mitchell, Fullarton, in person of Jane English, widow late Jolin Morcom Mai whose husband was- the late John ~Ranton. eceased, who was in her 79th year, was born in the county of Armagh, Ire- land, on January 10, 1830, When a year and a half old she came with --her parents to the township of Darlington, county of Durham, Ontario, where in 1848 she was married to the late John Ranton. In 1851 they settled on lot 31 north boundary, township of Biddulph, on which the first house at Prospect Hill other than a farm house was built. In 1864 they removed to tho sout# half of lot 29, con. 14, Biddulph, the . ern on which the schoolhouse of S.S. (Revere) is situated. Here in 1486, hie first husband died, leaving her with a family of wight children, 'the youugoat but one year She continued to r | side in that neighborliood, with the ex- ception. of about two years. until about 1877, when she removed to Maso ville, London township, three eile north of the city, where in 1881 she was married to the late John Morcombe, who died in 1895. Since that time she #has made her daughter, home wi her youngest Mrs, William Mitchell, a in rendéred ie Fullarton, two miles west of Carling. ford, She had but few educational ad. al events and w: versed in the Bible. In yen life in was -@ 6 Tt danagnon but for many years she ad been connected with the Methodist church, regularly attended its services and took deep interest in its "ee until supe: dent of irrigation, Sun River, Montana, - Mrs. William Mitchell jr., Fullarton, Two of,her children died in infancy, and another, Miss Mary Isabelle Ranton, was accidentally killed in Toronto in 1894. Three sisters and a brother also survive ; Mrs. John Beacock and Mrs, John Riggs, Bowmanville, Ont.; Mrs, William Clemence, Elmvale, county of Simcoe, and Mr. i Chicago. The remains were interred at Mount Pleasant cemetery at London on August 3. ; . Mr. Editor :--There appeared an R. grounds, just east of the station. Some of the citizens of our town are en- quiring who are the instigators of these meetings, and if there is any necessity for them. There are seven churches in the town, any of which would ney make the public welcome, an hoy would be comfortable and shaded from the hot sun. There are two fac- tions also every Sunday night on the street corner who claim they are giving - us the true gospel, as they think, and that all others are ati which is simply absurd. It seems they get so full and are so fond of talking that they must give vent to their oon ss know- ledge in some way or somewhere, For the good of the suiblie I I would suggest that they y would hear them, talk there. What good have they onus done? What orphan homes, what houses of refuge or hospitals, colleges or churches have they ever es! ed, and what good are they doing any way by preaching and jangling with each other on the street ? ¢! to be the true want it di not referring to the Salvation Army in any way, They are, I believe, a body chriatiene who are _ & good A CITIZEN, WALLADS. see Mr, J, T, Doer- sam around after an attack of --_ We are pleased to Word has been received Michael Farncomb, Wallace, of hi death of her brother, John Bettinson, in the Hospital in K Natal, South Africa, aged 67 years. The cause of death is given as congestion of the lungs, Mr, and Mrs. John Holt have return- ed from their trip through Manitoba and the Western States, and they report having had avery enjoyable "earths Jolin was very sorry to leave eo = June election, as he was very to poll his vote, but he felt quite taney when he heard the reports; he --- sited younger since taking | th rip. Mr. Henry F. Youn}iggyho had been suffering from a cancerous' growth for a year or nore, died on Sunday, Aug. 2nd. The deceased was in his fiftieth year, and had been a resident of Wallace for a good many years, having-carried on a seca blacksmithing business at | Gowanstown. He leaves a family of thr.s sons and four danghters. "rhe funcral took place on Wednesday efter- noo: and was very largely attondod, deceased being highly respected by the entire community, WALLACEVILLE. Severe electric storms passed over this section on Tuesday night, accom- panied by hajl, which, although the worst of the season, was not heavy enough to do net: damage. The copi- ous showers were very much needed af- A a a cromglts a andy three weeks dur- 'Oat cutting has commenced i in this section, some early sown 'fields being ready for harvesting. This harveat however will not become general until next week. Mr. Brushingham, a student of Tor- onto University, will preach in the Mt. Pleasant Methodist church on Sunday next,,and on August llth will give an illustrated address on educational and missionary work. A collection only will be sa to defray expense. "Everyone welcom Mrs. Ww n). Gabel is visiting ber sister, Mrs. Fitzsimmons, in Guelph this week. Mrs. Kincade of Stratford was the uest at the homes of Mr. Luther and Wm. Williams a few days last week. Wm. Patterson andson Loyd returned home, having spent the past two months in Manito Master Elmo Alexander i is visiting his grandfather, Mr. Greenwood,in Listowel this wee Mr. Fred Wiederhold of Milverton is . assisting in the completion of the new dwelling on the farm of Mr. Peter Wied: erhold, The trustee board of S. S. No. 3 have engaged Miss McCombe as teacher for ad coming term at a salary of $400 por ws 'Jonas oe of Borlin called on friends in this section last week. Take Listowel ais holiday cheap excursion to Toronto and Niagara Falls a on Monday next, by C. P, R. and boat, and have a delightful sight-seeing trip. The streets of London (Ont.) were fill- with masked revellers last night in peas of the Old Boys' celebration, and in fun was fast and furious. an gree