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[Elma Fire Insurance JAN. 8, 1917 THE MINISTER OF FINANCE REQUESTS THE PEOPLE OF CANADA TO BEGIN NOW TO SAVE MONEY FOR THE NEXT WAR LOAN DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE OTTAWA GEORGE BRAY Barrister; Solicitor Notrary Public Listowel, Ontario D. A. KIDD, M. D. Main-st., Atwood, Ontario Physician, Surgeon Accouchour, Coroner Executiye Officer of Roard of Health Specialties-- Lye, Dar, Nose'and Throat Diseases of women and childron. - 'J. CECIL HAMILTON Barrister, Conveyancer Solicitor for Imperial Bank of Canada. Money to Loan Ofice--Main-st., Listowel, next to Dr. Foster, dentist, H. B. MORPHY, K.C. Barrister, Notary Public Conveyancer Solicitor for Bank of Hamilton Listowel, Milverton, Atwood Offices, Listowel and Milyerton "Money to Loan. FARM FOR SALE.--A good farm containing 100 acres situated Lot 10 con. 6, Elma, 2 miles from Atwood, 2 miles from cheese factory, 5 miles from Listowel, 90 acres under culti- yation and the balance is a good hard ood bush. On the farm is a good ban# barn 60x80 and a new brick house 20x30ft. The farm is well fen- ced and in a good state of cultivation and a never failing drilled well and a good orchard. For particulars apply to James Nichol, Atwood, No. 3, Bell 'phone, No. 42, R. 11. The trains aro running yery late these times. CENTRAL y M Nyy yy YE TTR ATFORD, ONT. ® 'Ontario's Best Business Cottege' i Students may enter our classes att rany time. Commence your course¢ Pnow and be qualified for a position? tby midsummer. During July andt ;August of last year we receivedy Foalls for over 200 office assistants }wo could not supply. Our grad-* Fuates are in demand, Write atj : onco for our free catalogue 7 +++ + EEEEELEEEEEEESAT TEES | Try Our Bread, Buns and Pastry Headquarters for Ice Cream We specialize in Wedding cakes and Fancy baking A full line of confectionery Oranges, Bananas, Nuts, Bon Bon boxes and Cigars We invite you to our store LAMBE & WARD PROPRIETORS 14, Ase Ste wate, BLE SE als, Als, Alt, QU AU SL HTT IIE AS AN "AE "AN "= Atwood Tie iF Ca ls is ed et Meat Market We 81 MN BTL NY, Me --Terms strictiy cash. te Ma sw : ae Be cae AP DE at TF UF As We VAN He AS As Ae VA Se 3 -- All kinds of choice fresh meats on hand. --Home-mado sausages, bologna and headcheess. --Highest cash prices paid for bides. ---Dealer in all kinds of live stock. J. M. Smith, Proprietor Phone 11-2 SEES ME NEES ES EE EE IEE IE IE aie. aly, Ss. co, dts. AB RU, ADS. «ADA. SIZ, BDZ» AU, cal AMZ. AIZ. Ae, ole, i i eR a i i id i a ld i February Ist. to Toronto Elma Council will meet on Saturday: February 10th. Mrs. Wm. Lambe and baby are yisiting at Harriston. Mr. Alex Morrison, made a business trip to Toronto, on Saturday. . D. A. Kidd, of Atwood, has purchased a new Ford runabout. Mr.T G. Ballantyne purchased a fine driver in Toronto last-week. Mra. Whitmore, of Harriston, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lambe. Mr. R A. Thompson, was at Toronto day. Quite 2 number of horses are being bought up-and will be shipped to the West in a few weeks. Mr. Ed. Purcell after spending several weeks atthe home of W. R, Erskine, left on Friday for Davenport Ohio. Mr. Art. Harris, of Moosejaw, spont the week-end in town, he left on Monday for his home accompanied by his wife and family who haye been visiting here for some weeks. FARM FOR SALE-150 acre farm | of Elma. Apply to W. J: Hunter,/28 Queen St. East., Toronto, or Alex. Morrison, Atwood, Ont. Report of Silyer Corners Cheese Factory for 1916.--Number pounds of cheese 192917}; Value $35397.; 10; Paid patrons by cheque $31844 89 ; averagelbs milk one lb. of cheese 11 26; average price 1835; cost of making 163; average butter fat 3.4. Total expenditure $35426 00. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA NOTICE --A meeting of the share holders of the Donegal Cheese & Butter Mfg. Co. Ltd., will be held in y on Saturday, February 17, at 1 30 p. m. for the purpose of considering paying twicé a month for the season of 1917, and any other business that may be brought before the meeting. The different milk routes will be let on the same day. BE. Vi- pond, Sec.-treasurer. The marriage of Miss EllaI. Burn- ett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Burnett, of Tralee, to Mr, Daniel Geiger, of Lebanon, took place at the Presbyterian Manse, [istowel, Wed- nesday, Jan. 24, at three o'clock, Rev. J. M. Nicol officiating. The bride was becomingly 'attired in a suit of Navy Blue broadcloth and wore a dainty white persian hat. The groom's gift was a gold brooch set with diamonds. After the ceremony the young couple left on the afternoon train for Guelph, London, Stratford and otber points Upon their return they will reside on the groom's farm in Maryborough. All join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Geiger agined than the genuine ak > TR More beauty and comfort for the Feet, cannot be im- | "Kozy" Felt Slippers ; The most luxurious footwear in the world at prices anyone can afford. Make lovely Christmas presents. Wind, Rain, Snow or Sleet These have no terrior for the person who wears a pair of our Rubbers or Overshoes. D. WATTERS :: a long and happy wedded life. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA 'MITCHELL. Jan. 26 --Mr. H. H. Haines, of Galveston, Texas, a former natiye of Toronto, has been visiting his sister-in-law, Mrs. Fred. W. Sher- wood, St. Andrew's et. This is his first visit in Canada during the winter for 30 years. On Sunday last he had his first sleigh ride in that time to At- Ww with Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, and although the day was cold and stormy he enjoyed the trip. He cer tainly founda great change in the climate as a few days before leaving home for Canada he picked ripe straw- berries out of his own garden. Mr. Main St | Haines called here on 'his way to New York wherehe was going ono | business trip. Miss Maranrok Pelton bas returned and Shelburne on Monday and Tues-~ Annual Meeting. The 'Annoal Meeting of the policy- Holders of the Elma farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, was held in the Agricultural ball, Atwood, on Tuesday the 23rd January, 1917. A good attendance of those interosted present, Jas. Donaldson presided over the meeting in the capacity of chair- van in'his usual efficient manner, while J. R: Hammond acted as sec- retary of the meeting. After making a few remarks as to the success of the Company since its organization and its present satisfactory condition the Chairman asked the Secretary to read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were adopted as read. The Financial Statement and Auditor's report was read and adopted The report showed that the Company had 1364 policiesin force at the 31st December 1916. Covering' property to the extent of $4,727,260.00. and had premium notes amounting to $236,363 64, the unassessed residue of those being $220,134,78, that the company had paid $3763 64 for losses and bad $730 31 for expense of man- agement and hada balance on hand of $13,704.25 nnd an uncollected balance of the 1916 leyy of $450 83. JJas. Thompson and A. M. Sweeton were re-appointed Auditors for 1917. James Moffatt, John S. Cowan and Geo. Cleland were re elected Directors for the coming term. After tendering the chairman a hearty vote of thanks for the capable manner in which he had conducted the business, the meeting adjourned. After the close of the annual meeting the board of irectors consisting of S. J, Love D. B. Grieve, Jas. Moffat, John Den- stedt, Geo. Cleland, T. E. Shearer J. K. Baker, J.S. Cowan, and Ivy D. Smith, met for organization. All being present but Mr. Grieve. S. J. ve was te appointed President for 1917 T. EB. Shearer Vice President and J. R. Hammond Secretary and Treas- urer. A claim was presented from Wm. A. Michael, Groy Tp., for $1,- $00 00 for loss of his house and con- tents, by fire supposed from furnace January 21st 1917 which was paid in full. J. A. Turnbull representative of the Great Western Permanent Loan Co. addressed the board re in- vestment of the Company's cash bal- ance in that institution, laid over for future consideration. , Applications for Insurance were accepted amount- fog to $102,525,00. It was resolved that the fee for taking applications be $1.00 cach in future. The meeting being lot 8, con, 6, 1d south balf,o/ | "adjourned tc meet again on 'Toesday lot 7 on the 5th con., in the tornaipg ee day of Februrary 1917, 'at the usual time <4 place. J. R- Hammond. Sec. Elma Agricultural Society -Annual Meeting. ' The ancual wecting of the Elma Agricultural Society was held in the Agricultural hall, Atwood, on Satur- day, January 20th. Mr. Young Coulter was appointed chairman aud T. G. Ratcliffe, secre- tary Tho President was then called ap- on and gave a short resume of the years' work and suggested that an effort be made to secure an increased membership for 1917. Ee also gave a report of the meeting of the Fair's Association at Toronto in Feb, 1916, which was well received. The minutes of the last ancual meeting were then read. The minutes and auditor's report was adopted as read, showing a bal- ance on hand of $85.42. The list of paid up members for 1917 was then read. This was fol- lowed by short reports of the year's work by retiring directors -- Wm. Morrison, Jobn Ballantyne, I. D. Smith, Geo. Gordon, W. Dickson and W. A. Dickson. The matter of holding a spring fair be left with the directors for 1917. It was decided to enter the Field Crop Competition in 1917, provided that 20 members enter the competi tion with an entry fee of $1.00 each and that oats be the crop selected. The selection of judges is left with the directors. The following officers were elected for 1917. President-- William Morrison. lst Vice-President--J. Ballantyne. 2nd Vice President--I. D. Smith. Directors--J. W. Dickson, John Ovans, Ralph Love, Arthur Simpson, William McClory, George Gordon, Walter Blackwell, J. S. Cowan and Andrew Stevenson. Honourary Directors-- Young Coul ter, Alex. Struthers, Henry Ronnen berg, Thos. Dickson, Charles Val- lance and C. W. Harvey. Lady Directors--Mrs A. R. Terry, Mrs. Williatn Morrison, Mrs. George Locbhead, Miss Ella Lamilton and Miss Edythe Hammond. * Auditors--A. M. Sweeton aud W. A. Dickson. President Morrison was appointed delegate to the Fair Convention in Toronto. Mr. Thomas Smith is visiting his daughter at Stratford. > A. Simpson, J. - MAKE YOU FIGHT AT THE War SAVINGS BUY OF CANADA THREE-YEAR R DOLLARS FRONT. CERTIFICATES $ 25.00 F 560.00 100.00 INDIVIDUAL PURCHASES LIMITED TO $1599. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY AT ANY BANK OR ANY MONEY ORDER POST OFFICE FINANCE DEPARTMENT JAN. 9, 1917 OTTAWA ee ------------------------------ ee OR $21.50 a 43.00 86.00 46 Mr. W. R. Erskine mado a business trip to Milverton on Monday. Mrs. W. D. Angus and son Melyyn of Stratford, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Graham. FOR SALE.--A frame house and lot at Newry. Apply to Mrs. Newport, Atwood R. R. No. 2. Miss Minnie Boyd and Mrs. Widdi field and son are yisiting with Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Ballantyne, Stratford. Owing to a train being off the track between Stratford and Listowel on Saturday, the evening 'train did not reach here until mid night. Mrs. Wm. Holman, of 14th con., and Mrs. (Capt.) J. Jenkinson, of Port Arthur, are visiting at Embro and Woodstock. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA NEW GARAGE. -- Opened New Chevrolet Rarage, across from Post office, Listow Come: in and ex+' av.ioe our Dew "1917 models. -- W. RENNIE. Mr. Wallace McBajn returned home from Woodstock College on Friday evening. He intends taking a speci course at Toronto to complete his education. Mrs. Thomas Johnston, of Drayton North Dakota, Miss Mabel Baker, of Belmore, and Miss Della Weber, of Harriston, were visitor with Mr. and Mrs. C. Ersman oyer the week-end. of Wm and George this A rink of curler3 composed Messrs. Randolph Erskine, Lambe, A. F. Dickson, Anderson were at Harriston week attending the bonspicl. Last Thursday, Mrs. Stewart who is over eighty years old and stays with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Ham- mond, of town, bad the misfortune to fall down stairs, although no bones were broken, the old lady received a bad shaken up. The coming season is going to be marked by high prices for all farm produce. It will be in your interest to watch the markets closely. The Farmer's Sun, Toronto, asa Farm market paper has no equal. It has aved its readers many dollars by keeping therm posted as to the trend of prices. There neyer was a time when this information was of such value to the farmers of the Province as now. Those who read The Sun regularly find ita business proposition that means money to them. ~ Your subscription for Th jean can be left at this office. | An 'earthquake shock was felt at Brockville. Coa! miners in the west are return- ing to work. s The C. P. R. has replaced the em- bargo on corn. Perth spent nearly $30,000 on good roads last year. $100,000,000 of gold is reported to be secreted in Great Britain. Rodin, the noted sculptor, was married in Paris at the age of sevonty- six. Charles Moore, a farmer of Medonte township, periseed of exhaustion dur- ing the bitter cold and storm of Sat- urday while fox hunting. St. Winnifred's Well, in Wales, has gone dry. It was a famous shrine, and gave more than 2,000 gallons of water a minute uotil tapped by min- ing engineers. Hurrah! Hurrah! and enjoy your- self at the Literary to be held in the Music Hall, Fridayevening, Feb 2nd 1917. A debate, and a high classed program consisting of songs and musical selections and ete will..be provided. Sodon't migs it. Everybody welcome. Admission 5 and 10 cts. ACKNOWLEDGED -- Sometime ago a note was placed in a pocket. of a shirt that was sest by the Patriotic League of Elma Centre to th® sold- iers in France, and on Tuesday, Mrs. Rogers received a letter from Pte. C. H. Nash, of C. Co., Royal Canadian Regiment, thanking them for the good work that they are doing and states '+ that it is real nice to get a clean shirt as they get in a bad condition while in the trenches. a ee SP ome New Clubbing Rates The BEE One dollar a yoar. The BEE & daily Globe......... $ 3.75 The BEE & daily Mail & Empire 3.75 The BEE & daily Free Press.... 3.75 The BEE & daily Advertisor..... 3.75 The BEE & daily Star............ 3.35 The BEE & daily News.. ........ 3.35 The BEE & Family Herald...... 1.75 The BEE & Canadian ee | 1. 50 The BEE & Furmers' Advocate 2 50 The BEE & Weekly Sun......... 1.75 'The BEE & daily Herald......... 290 |The BEE & weokly Herald.. ... 240 The BEE & daily World......... 3 50 The BEE & weekly World....... 3 25 Save f, U tificale War Saving Ccrtificates R Suvings Department will help ycu to buy War Saying Cer- s. One Dollar, or more, received. ATWOOD BRANCH Ital Authorized $5,000,000 a ital Pald-up - $3,000,000 A. am ROBINSON MANAGER Surplus $3,475.000