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ua : ; : x fis a) <n € i 18k Wedding Rings | | = 7 ee ia ) Diamond Rings : Newest Style >» : f QO d Perfect and flawless only kept Marriage Licenses re ee ' "he diook.. eta J. J. JOHNSON . J. J. JOHNSON Vol. 28. No. 37. ATWOOD. ONT. THURSDAY, NOV. 22, 1917. @. H. Swine, PROPRIETOR. See our Christmas Cards and Booklets at the Drug Store. PTE. ALBERT CHAPMAN. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Chapman, Atwood, reported seriously wounded. LISTOWEL. GREY -- ? . AINLEYGLENN Jno. Pearson Wellie McDonald Miss Isa Glenn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Glenn, and clerk in Thompson's store, was wedded on Monday at the manse by Rev. J. M. Nicol, to Mr. Fred Ainley of London, son of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Ainley of town. Mr.and Mrs. Ainley left on the 5 20 Grand Trunk train for their pew home in London. John Green, of Downie Fatally Hurt at Threshing. Mr. John Green of Downie met with a distressing fatal accident on MITCHELL Owing to the increase in business and for want of more room, the Mit- chell Woolen Company has had to add another storey to the west wing of the factory. It is of white brick and will add many feet of flodr space. Rev. J. W. Mitchell, D. D., of Matt- awa, Ont, has been aguest at the bome of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hicks during the past week. He was a form- er resident of this town and will spend the.winter in California, with the in- tention of returning to Mitchell to re side later. The present fire weather has been a boon to the contractors and builders to complete their work. A few more fine days will see the brick work com pleted on the Mitchell Knitting Co.'s new factory. At present the carpenters have most of the roof on and wind ows in. The glove factory isa very "ig place with some 80 hands work- ing. A night shift bas been put on in order to rush along the large glove order which will take some months to complete. and Jno. Ritchie were at Goderich last week as jurors. The Eastern End of the 12th Con. is not what good road makers would call in the pink of condition. Some young Indies are asking about that new houseon the 12th Con., and the chances of securing a position as housekeeper. We welcome the Smillie family to this township. They have moyed Union Government Win The Wer Meeting. A public meeting will be held at the Music HALL, ATWOOD, on THURSDAY, NOY. 22nd, -at eight o'clock sharp. The following amongst other speakers will address the meet: ing :--Wm. Preston, Stratford ; Mra McCrimmon, Stratford; Miss Clay- ton, Listowel, and the Unionist Can- didate H. B. Morphy, K.C. The eo- suing Election is the most momen- tous in the history of Canada and all Loyal and Patriotic citizens are re- quested to attend. -- Samuel Corry, Wm. Bell, Thos. Dickson. PTE. MAX PARKS. Son of Mr. and Mrs. David MONKTON "On Thursday, Nov. 1lith,a y when Rev. E. A. Thompson, B. A., In the absence of the moderator o bytery, Rey. W. D. McDonald, of Atwood presided. Rey. C. N. Pad- the minister, and Rev. A. C Stewart, of North Mornington, the congrega- tion. One yery pleasing feature in jeonnection with the service was the presence of Mr. Thompson's father, another was a letter of greeting from in which he paid glowing tribute to the loyalty and affection of the con- Bregation. At the cloge of the service an address was read and a handsome purse generously filled was presented to Rey. W. D. McDonald, of Atwood in recognition of his services as inter- iin moderator. After the introduction of the new minister, the large con- @regation repaired tothe basement where a fowl dinner was heartily en- joyed by all. Mr. his ministry at Monkton under most fayorable conditions. The congrega- tion is united hearty and loyal and though embracing only about eighty families in all they unanimously a- greed to maintain their self support- salary. There is practically no debt and manse property and bright days are undoubtedly before the congre- gation under Mr. Thompson's wints- try. --_ son of Rev. D. A. Thompson, was or- dained, to the ministry, and inducted to the pastoral charge of Monkton, | fone driving along the road noticed the dop, of Milverton, conducted public | worship; Rev. Finlay Matheson, of 8t. Andrews, Stratford, addressed the Rey. J. D. Fergusson, the late pastor | 49° Thompson begins! ing status under the $1,200 minimum remaining on their splendid church | MITCHELL, The dwelling house of Mr. Jam es De- : : ery 'janey, 3rd conesanen of McKillo; a - interesting and impressiye service' shi * Sons was held in Knox Church, Monkton, , D' a one and a quarter miles north of lin, was complete destroyed by fire on Thureday. The re started upstairs and was rioticed coming carowah the roof atthe chimney. Mr. Delaney -was away | from home at the time and his wife a Jat the barn separating the milk. Som (fireand gave the alarm, and in a short | time a large number of neighbors was on jhand and suc in saving all the furniture on the first. floor, including a new piano. All the clothing and bedding were consumed, as well as most of the fruit and potatoes in the cellar. Mr. De- laney's loss will be quite heavy and the destruction of his home at this time of the year makes it particularly hard for his family. The Dublin chemical fire ex- tinguishing engine was soon on the scene, but could not do anything towards say- ae = building, and it soon burned Ignore The Knockers. here never was a man on earth who wasn't roundly hated by some one who, whene'er he failed, was very much elated. You may have good friends by the score ; who'll bring their praises to your door, but your success makes someone sore, a8 I've already stated. The man who has no enemies is found alone in fiction. In working out your plans you're bound to bring about some friction. And he who gets the rubbing may get mad and have alot tosay. He'll take each chance that comes his way to spill his knocking dic- tion. So. never worry w hen you hear that some one's started -- His ae means success has r waits just in \the offing. Go fight me fight and just 'forget that some one's ig 'overhet"' and soon their hats to you, I'll bet, the knockers will be doffing. | The Atwood Hunt Club returned 'home on Thursday night after a Geo |successful trip to Pickerel in search for deer. The party composed of 'twelve, received one each, and a In umber of them where the largest Monday afternoon while he was pe is said the men were backing the engine intending to draw water from a ditch when it could not be stopped on the down grade sufficiently prompt- ly, Mr. Green getting under the rear part of it somehow and being pinned under it, the hot water from the en- gine scalded his le't leg terribly. Mr. Green was remoyed to Strat ford hospital where he succumbed on Wednesday morning. The late Mr. Green is survived by bis wife and two daughters, Mar- garet and Rilla, at home, and one brother, Louis, of Gorrie, also a num- ber of aan and sisters. DONEGAL NEWS. Mr. S. McCourt, of Atwood, spent a few days last week with friends bere. Miss Jennie Bay spent Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Oliver, of Atwood The Ladies Patriotic League will hold their monthly meeting on Thurs day Noy.22nd. at the bome of Mrs A. Buchanan. Rev. Mré Osborne, of Thornhill, will occupy the pulpit of the Method ist church here oe Sunday Nov. 25th Service at 2.30 p. m. PTE. ROY SCHOTTS. Son o Mr. and Mrs. William | Schotts, Elma, who has been killed in action. PTE. MEL. STRUTHERS Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Struthers, Atwood, who has been killed in action. Predicted Kaiser Would Ruin Germany. That Prince Bismark predicted that the <aiser would bring about the ruin of Germany e ---- in this country a few days ago when Sir 1. Reid. formerly premier of Australia and of New South Wales, and recently Australiun high comnninetoner, arrived in this country on an American steamship from England. 'Some years ore died," eaid Sir eorge, 'Bismarck truly cast the horo- scope of Willian II when he eaid: ' He will one day play a trump card. He will play it at the wrong time ae he will rain his country." ismarck said that to Sir William Richmend, the from Jamestown locality to the John AE! Mi ' eminent ter, me, Jackson farm, 5th aie which they Parks, Elma, who has been Pete dd an Sees a et Ee deers that have been shot by this | stating that Bismark had safhoaines thine recently purchased. Mr.and Mrs. killed in action. , . |club for sometime. to publish it after his dea Jackson, who have gone to Chesley, : = -- --~ carry with them the best wishes of eae 4 e del selec an = ae Ree shia rommppiby,. aber will be capita, FS --_ 7 = ei RG ares " onation. -- reds © Ap etes oe Be, lia , : "Quien Zimmer, poise: ' pee: a 2 > SP aii i i Fi i m iting his sister, Mrs. Wen. "Beier, ~o . ~ : 18th Con. It is over 40 years since Mr Zimmer moyed fromthé 9th Con. Ge isan oil driller and has seen a good deal of the world. Mra Zimm- ' er died 10 years ago. He looks well weighing nearly 300 pounds and has done well at bis work. Robt. Wilson and family took pos ession of their recently purchased farm from 8. Hemingway, 10th Con. We welcome them to the community and hope they will enjoy their new however, the' home and prosper in it. Mr. em: { The Proceeds ingway owned the farm for the past The amount reserves three years, buying it from his ' brother W. J., who moyed to the | 11th Con. Principal pa General at Halifax, St. The homestead of Peter W. McKay 8th Con, containing 100 acres, has j been solid to Milton Parr, 6th Con., Grey, price being $6,500. Mr. Parr has had the Richard Cardiff farm leased buf we understand Mr. Cardiff ; ptrposrs returning to it next Spring He has been living in Brussels for a number of years We hope Mr. and ' Mrs. McKay will locate nearby when they give up possession. multiple o Subject to the of the éenouteation of he 150 acre farm of ex- Deputy Reeve John Brown, 10th Con., has been sold by F. S. Scott, Brussels, to C Querengesser, Logan, for the sum of $5500. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are holidaying in the Canadian West, North Dakota and Montana but will be home shortly to clear up their be longings. We have not heard where they bave decided to live but hope it is nearby. 'Gilbert Barber Died At Listowel. Gilbert Barber sr died Wedsesday morping at the home of his sister, Mrs. Richard Roward, Listowel, in bis fiftieth year. Rev. H. C. Packham was in charge of the funeral this morning and the remnins were taken to Caledonia for interment in the family plot. Tuberculosis was the cause of an ie death. Subscriptions Deceased was well known local this provision: PAYEE 'S character, clever in a way, and pos essed of a genius peculiar to his na ture. He was particularly famed as an expert player on the whistle and afforded ent .rtainment for a great number in this way. By this means he also gathered together consider- ably silver. He was born at Caledonia and has nem in Listowel since a A boy of four- Forms of "ex without charge a Interest payable, without charge, hone, 'June iat "and December co! {nations without coupons, at any time, on application to the Holders of Dominion of Canada Debenture Stock, due October Ist, ny and bonds have the piece of surrendering their bonds in part payment for subscriptions Ponds of the various maturities of this issue will, in t made abroad, be accepted at par and accrucd interest, as the equivalent of cash for All payments are to be made to a Chart payments liable to foreiture, and the allotment to cancellati ered Ban A The Monster or France offers for Public Subscription Canada's Victory Loan issue of $150,000,000 51% Gold Bonds Bearing interest from December Ist, 1917, and offered in three maturities, the choice of which is optional with the subscriber, as follows: year Bonds due December Ist, 1922 10 year Bonds due December Ist, 1927 20 year Bonds due December Ist, 1937--- This Loan is authorized under Act of the Parllament of Canada, and both principal and fhterest are a charge upon exclusive of the amount (if any paid by the gurrender of bonds of previous issues. The Minister of Finance this issue is $150,000,000, ight to allot the whole or any part of the amount subscribed in excess o of $150,000,000 of this Loan will be used for War purposes only, and will be s: rein daiaaeas Principal and Tassreet yable In Denominations: $109, $500 and rr cn Subscriptions must be in sums of $50 or multiples fe OSs of Chatotteswn, ae . Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary and Vic' Bearer or ---- Bonds coupons attached, payable ccordance with the spniiestio oie of interim certificates and of definitive ions will be made, through the Chartered Banks Beare: 8 with coupons will be merge Bs an Gecekatkns ¢ of $50., $100. ered bovds, the interest on whi $500., s paid direct vernment cheque, will be issued in yment of 25 cents fi 1,000 wi er by r each new bond Issued, 'holders of fully registered bond upons, aod holders of bonts inister of Surrender of Bonds the three © bonds Deseatar Stock, due October 'ar Loan Bonds, ace December (The above wil 'be accepted in part payment for bonds wes Lane Bon ee hates kato $76 ced cr or ar Loan Bonds, due ee st; 1 at and Accru (These will te poten in part payment for bonds of the 1937 maturity ONLY of this. Issue.) he event of future issues of like maturity, or longer, made by the the purpose subscription to Issue Price Par I'rce from taxes--including any income tax--imposed in pursuance of legislation enacted by the Parllament of Canada. Payment to be made as follows: 10% on Decem ber 1 . 1917 20% on March Ist, 1918 10%, oa January 2 fag i918 20% = April ist, 1918 "20% on February Ist, 1918 20% ay Ist, 1918 A full half year's interest will be paid on Ist es 1918. The Bonds therefore give a net Interest yield to the investor of about: 5.61% on the 20 year Bonds 5.68% on the 10 year Bonds 5. 81% onthe 5 year Bonds' ered "Bank for the credit of the Minister of Flasnce. In cace of partial allotments the surplus deposit will be applied toward paymestt of the amount due oa the Jun instalment. may = paid in full on January 2nd, 1918, or on any tanalment due date thereafter under discount at the cena 534% per annum. Under of t mado as follow january and. 1918, at the rate of 89.10795 per $100. bruary Ist, 1918, Le the rate of 79. 4695) 9 ~ $100, 1918, the rate of 59. r $100. 1918, at the rate of 39.90959 sod $100. ¢ balance of subscriptions may be If paid on If paid on April Ist, application may be obtained from any Soanels in Canada of any | Chartered Bank, or from any Victory Loan Committee, or member thereof, The books of the Loan will be kept at the Departm Application. will be made in duc nt of Finance, Otta course for the listing of this issue on the ® Montreal and Toronto Stock Exchanges. Subscription Lists will close on or before December Ist, 1917. DEPARTMENT_OF F. NANCE, Orrawa, . November 12th, 1917. thereof. the Minister dl Finance and Receiver Seueeat at Ottawa, or at the Office of the Assistant Receiver Ist, at any branch in Canada of any Chartered Bank, on er te 'aie hi coed boar whe when anal $1.00). and may be resistered na to princi enominations of $1,000., $5,| 3 without coupons, will have the erent is convatt inte bonds with ape will have the right to convert into fully registered bon: uthorized of preceding Do: Donision of Canada Wer Loan Seman, of this issue, under the following condi to euch issues. it any instalment when due will render previous we oe Tt Bn of the amount subscribed, ee be forwarded the Consolidated Revenue Fund, 7 heanee bonds. will be fenced _ it onitys Fully regis- or any authorized \ \ Government, other than fesues