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Home My WebLink AboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-01-02, Page 2THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATETHURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1936 tjeaeh Fine Serial Fiction in a new form. > ., . Three Prize Short Stories (of Four instalments each) by a master story-tsller^ They’re Rex Beach at his beat Mrs. with Mrs. Hubert Neil spent relatives in St, K. Carter and ehil- than reason wrung She he for his saw her, NOW SYNOPSIS . . . Jimmy Rowan was lighted an expensive cigar of Jinx’s hopelessly ixx love with Bose Mor ris, the prettiest girl ixx Dover, •Michigan. Of coure, that was years ago, in early school days . . . but it was hopeless for Jimmy because he was just “that Rowaix kid,’ desperately poor, family was wor working his way through icol- lege, Rose Morris moved away and the home sold for barely epough to pay the .mortgage , . . Jimmy vowed to himself he’d get rich . . . and find Rose. Eas iei’ vowed than done and years passed before Jim Rowan finally landed in the Klondike . . to gain wide reputation as a gam bler, known as, “The Michigan Kid” ... An ugly story of a 20 ■houi’ card game with Col. Camp bell, engineer, with stakes no lim it .. . and suicide, of Campbell at the end . . . caused The Mi chigan Kid to sell his saloon and start “out.’ .... At Nome, Ro wan came upon a meeting of Mi chigan folks scheduled so he am ended. As an old man was leav- ng the meeting Jim started, lean forward, his eyes fixed upon stranger’s beaded cheek . . . rich. while Rose’s While Jimmy there GO ON WITH THE STORY. SECOND INSTALMENT Jim rose and followed the man out of the building, Hiram Morris here! In Alaska! It was incredi- * ,ble. More incredible still was it to recognize in this bent figure of dis couragement the once mighty man of Michigan, the colossus of Jim’s youth. Mr. street, ing to trance the savory ordors of fresh pies, and spicy cakes he passed, lift ed his face, and breathed deeply. He halted again before a restaurant in side the show window of whA.ii were displayed raw steaks and chops and cold-storage chickens upon a bed. of cracked ice. Jim repbgnlzea me expression ixx that thi eager face and he exper- c.ed a/shock. Good God! the man ungry in Alaska! Ko i’ gone hungry in the kind of camp Morris shuffled along shaking his head and himself. As he passed to a bakery; whence selection, that the younger man said: “Perhaps you’d like to hear about that old friend I met. He was a big man in our town and I was a poor kid, but he gave me some ad vice that I’ve tried to live up to. It came about like this: one morning we were having a snowball fight in front of tJhe< school-house when he drove past in his cutter." Mr. Morris peered curiously at the . speaker. “I don’t know what possessed me, but I threw a ball at him. It was ice. It hit him, hurt devil. I’d have been school only for him. “Where was this?" “It was in Dover. You took me to the principal and—” “Why, this is extraordinary! Then your name is—Rowan. You’re Jim Rowan’s boy. And you recognized me, after all ijiese years!” Mr. Mor ris was deeply moved. “I couldn’t fail to recognize that scar on your cheek, sir, inasmuch as I put it there.” “My dear boy!" Tlhe old mail took Jim’s hand in both df his. “How strange that we should meet like this! And how you fooled me! You had your little joke, didn’t you ” “Merely because I wasn’t sure you would accept my invitation to dine if you knew who I was." Mr. Morris confessed reluctantly: “I—I’m not sure that I would have accepted, Jim. You see, times have changed; things haven’t gone well with me and it hurts a man’s pride to acknowledge failure to his friends 7 the mutter- the en- issued bread, him like the fired He—” from I was and I Exeter ®intnvAi)iinrate Established 1373 and 1887 ■at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday morning SUBSCRIPTION—$2.0:0 per year in advance RATES-^-Farip or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for first four insertions. 25c, each subse quent Insertion. Miscellaneous ar ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c, per line of six words. Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 50 c, Legal ad vertising 12 and 8c. per line. In Memoriam, with one verse 50c. extra verses 25ic. each, Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Neil in Crediton Mr. and Christmas Thomas. Mr. and dren, of 'Clandeboye, spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. R. Parker. Hodghxs-Ruinball Wedding A quiet but pretty wedding was recently solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs, G. H. M. Rumball, of Bladworth, Sask, when their only daughter, Marion Evelyn, became the bride of Elgin Clarence, eldest, son of Hodgins, of Centralia, ceremony was performed by G. E. Barnett, of Bladworth. bride appeared on the arm of father, carrying a lovely bouquet of roses, carnations and baby mums and wore a floor length gown fea turing the new princess lines in white silld organdy over taffetta in sert with gores and trimmings of beautiful ruffles on skirt and capelet The bridal veil of embroidered silk net was trimmed with lilies and orange blossoms. The bride’s mother was becomingly gowned, The regis ter was signed by Mr. Leslie Rum ball, brother of the bride and Mrs. Leslie Rumball, only immediate rel atives being in attendance. Following the ceremony a charm ing wedding breakfast was served the bride’s table being centred with a beauitiful three-tier wedding cake and golden candles. The happy couple left the following day on a short honeymoon and on their return they will reside in Melfort, Sask. prejudices. Lucky for iliiin that he had buried The Michigan Kid. Rose had bloomed into exactly the sort of woman that Jim had ex pected, thereby disproving the cyn ical statement that our realizations never equal our anticipations, was a little more fragile had pictured her. hut the that was evident and it heart. Ten minutes after he 'heard her voice, looked into her eyes lie had ceased all regrets about that departed steamship. She was delighted to see the ,boy she had known, and with her own 'hands she prepared the simple sup per for three, Later she sought out Jim as he was strolling about the claim. “Fat’hei’ tells me that you have bought a complete outfit of supplies, and lumber for another cabin.” “Yes. 'They’ll be out to-morrow.’ The girl lowered her said with some difficulty: “Of course you realize that they came just in time. It’s alnxost easiei’ to take than from made the Mrs. Ont. Ida The Rev. The hex* have I.” “Pm out of date, perhaps, but still retain my old-fashioned ideas. I daresay I don’t belong here.” “Why don’t you leave?” “How can I?" The question acconipanied by a crooked smile a regretful shake of the gray bead. “But your family—?” With a gambler’s caution Jim was leading up to the question that had trembl ed upon his lips from the moment he had first recognized Rose’s father “Mrs. Morris died several years ago." “I’m sorry. I haven’t heard from home in ages.” There was a mo ment of silence, then with averted eyes and in a tone of indifference the younger man said, “Your daugh ter Rose must be a woman now.” Hiram Morris looked up eagerly, “Yes, Yes, indeed! A lovely, sweet girl.” ’ "Married, no doubt?" “No. But some day I hope her Prince Charming will come along Poor Rose, she deserves a prince! She’d love to see you, I know, but— I’m afraid her pride is stiffer than mine. You understand. She feels our situation keenly—’’ “You don’t mean she’s—here?” “Why, yes! Where else would she be? She’s all I have.” Rowan felt himself grow dizzy, ill, Rose here! Dependent upon this poor, feeble old man whom he had surprised staring at a cafe window like a famished wolf! It was a mo ment before he could trust himself to inquire: “Where is she? What is she doing?” “She’s out on the creek. I came^ in to look for a man, a helper, but -—-I can’t pay wages and nobody cares to prospect a claim for an in terest in it when there are so many claims to be had for the staking, or to be jumped. We’ve about reach ed the end of our rope. I saw the notice of that Michigan meeting and I thought I might there.” “You did,” said Morris looked at hendingly, he found me.” “Oh, ,my boy! You don’t under- stand,^’ understand perfectly. You want a working partner and you’ll give him an interest.^,/All right, how* much of a ninte'r?st do rget?” ‘Why, I was going to offer a half Professional Cards eyes and It’s almost easier charity from strangers t old friends, I’m sorry you sacrifice,” “ ‘Charity? ‘Sacrifice’? orifice?”^ “Father says you were way ‘outside’.—after five know what that means. (Continued next week.) What sa-. on years. your I Hit GLADMAN & STANBURY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c Money to Loan, Investment's Made Insurance/ Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c- LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, Mfcin StreC', EXETER. ONT. ♦ CENTRALIA (Too late for last week) Mrs. Gordon Hamilton recently visited, at hei’ home in Blyth. She was accompanied' home by her mo ther, Mrs. Elliott, who remained for a few days’ visit. Miss .Stella Cook, of London, is visiting with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. B. Cook. Mr. and Mrs. John WilliS,’ Exeter, visited on Bunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Davey. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mason and children, of Exeter, visited Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. G. F. Penwarden. Miss Evelyn Clarke is spending the holidays with her sister in Es sex. Miss Helen Hicks, Reg. N., Lon don, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. An drew Hicks, recently left on a trip to Vancouver. Mr. Gordon Hamilton, who has been receiving treatment in London for the past ten days returned to his home on Monday of this week and is making a splendid recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Essery and family, Mrs. Byron Hicks and fam ily were Christmas guests with and Mrs. John Essery. ■< Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johns family spent 'Christinas with Mr. Mrs. J. C. Smith. Miss Edith Davis spent Christmas at hei’ home in Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. W. Skelton, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Powe and Ted, of London, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Procter and family, of St. Marys spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brooks. Mr. and MrS. Wm. spent Christmas with Mr. George j.Ban'yham--Jr . Mr. Chas. Fairhall an resident of this community celebrat ed his 83rd birthday on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Robert .Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rus. Schroeder and family, of 'Clandeboye, spent (Christ mas with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bow den. Mr. Gordon McDonald spent the Christmas holiday" a't his home in Glencoe. Mrs. Thos. Willis, Miss Wanda Willis and Mr. Harris. West and Miss Flossie Daey were Christmas guests with Mr-j and Mrs. Roy Coward in Usborne. Mr. Fred Warner spent Christ mas. with friends at Shipka. Mr. Kenneth iHodgins spent the Christmas holiday with relatives a't Grand Bend. Miss Mary O’Brien, of London, spent Christmas with liei’ parents Mr. and Mrs. C. ’ O’Brien. " Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davey: spent Christmas with tiheir daughtei’ Mrs. and Mr. John Willis of Exeter. Misses Jennie and Rachel Wilson* were Christmas guests with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kerr at Crediton. Mr. and Mrs. Either Wilson Douglas spent 'Christmas with and Mrs. Thos. Boyes. Mr. and Mrs. E. Thompson daughtei’ and Mr. and* Mrs. S. Davis of London, spent Cihristmas with Mr. and’Mrs. W. Parsons Kershaw. Mrs. Roy Fletcher and spent Christmas with Mr. Wm. Mhody in Usborne. Miss Iva Brokenshire, of spent Christmas with her mother; Mrs, Brokenshire. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reeder Jack spent Cihristmas with Mr. Mrs. Elmer Reeder. Christmas visitors with Mr. Mrs. J, Pollard were: Mr. and R. Tapp and Verne, of Exeter; Ellis Tapp, f Wellesley, Miss tlier Ingoide, of Kitchener and Lynn^Tapp, >of Gravenliurst. Mr. Grant Ford has opened \a barber shop at his residence on tire Main street. \ Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McFalls and j Fed Steeper family and Mr. Chas. MoFalls spent Cihristmas with Mr. and Mrs, John MoFalls. Mrs, James Neil spent Christmas with her son Mr. and Mrs. Murray GREENWAY J. E. JACKSON, M.B., L.M.C.C. (Tor.) Physician and Surgeon Phone 26 Office: At his residence on Main St. just South of the Chevrolet Garage General Practice—'Night or Day calls given prompt attention. Successor to Dr. Browning (Too late for last week) Communion service will be held in the United Church next Sunday at 2.45‘p.m. The .churches and the members of the community regret the illness or Rev. F. L. .Lewin and extendBto him best wishes for a speedy recovery. Several from here attended the special Missionary meeting, at Grand Bend and enjoyed very mucih the in spiring and interesting address giv en b;y Rev. M. M. Whiting of Japan. Mr. IFred Steeper lots a very val uable .horse last week, blood-poison ing being the cause. Mr. and Mrs. Elson, Mr. and Mrs. Lonzo Romphf and Mrs. Geo. Gollen motored to London on Tuesday. * The scholars at No. 10 Stephen, held a splendid concert last Thurs- their to be The Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.DS DENTAL SURGEON Successor to the late Dr. Atkinson Office opposite the Post Office, Main Street, Exeter Office 3 6w Telephones Res. 36j Closed Wednesday Afternoons Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S DENTIST zIHut-Z howwas it all was that if. someone had and then snat- I I the Kid and soft tone, look- shrugged. I’ve spent promise to fight fair and a fellow when he wasn’t I could have made more “I’ve made a a little. You JR'. Morris peered curiously at the speaker Rowan. When him uncompre- explained; “You find somebody esteemed and Mrs. Windsor, et < lfen*ta»«»4d Haddock and Mrs. It was nr>t until ously, to ahd had children and Mrs. voice to a casual se me, but I’m i cafe. Can you tell F gamblers eat?” re, I believe. It ig hisive place in town.”^ gaze remained ’fixe^Tupon iw. a .stranger here I don’t soul. yzdu join me?” up now, swift- & eyes Vas a glitter that eyes of fam- “Why>? you don’t esides—I’m not dress like this. I thank you, Mr. and and snow me on. You’ll be doing me a ’ Jim held the door open and railed for the ragged figure to pre- 1 cede !him, then he selected a table jn one of the bo’oths and ordered a meal for two which caused his ^uest to say; • ’ “My dear sir, you can't be familiar with Nome prices. A T-bone steak seven dollars—those fresh veg- )Why, you’ve ordered a mil lionaire’s 'banquet.” “Well, it is a sort of banquet with It celebrates an occasion.” Indeed?” I met an old friend to-night; a man from my home town. Mh Morris was ready and willing to talk about Nome. He had failed gr.eatly and he was at a garrulous hige, but about ’himself he had little -o say and it was some .time before ^im managed to discover that he |i»d been here for two years, min ing, but ■without success. ■ “You know how it is,” he ex- with, a tremulous smile; “it \ Uk: s time1 to develop a placer pro perty wheh .you have no capital. But a splendid claim and one of the pay.” until their inasmuch as fit to inti’o- a spienma c days I’ll land in \Tlie two chatted on '4 was served, and, s* had hoi -seen irr.self, the guest did hot xhake known. I have some pride left. That’s why I’m not going back until I land in the pay. Now that you know every thing, I’m going to make a confes sion: I was—actually hungry when you invited me in’’’ “Hell of a camp, to let a man go hungry! Rowan exclaimed harshly. “You see, I’m pretty old and I’m not very strong, to get work, ertyi, a little anybody. It fortune when boy, tell me about yourself, did I evei’ help you? struck it rich to be an extravagance like quet?” Rowan little and made me never hit looking, if I hadn’t lived up to that promise, but—” “Nevex’ mind. Crooked money isnt worth having and money of any sort isn’t worth too high a price. This is a cruel country and it’s hard to get ahead. But you’re young and you’ve taken good care of your self.” Mr. Morris’s failing eyes did not see that Jim’s flesh was flabby and that bleach in his cheeks came from lack of sunlight. “That’s your early training. I’ve no sympathy foi’ these wasters who squander their money over bars and gambling tables.” Rowa,’,i nodded gravely; lie spoke the l/Zer&l truth when he said: ‘.‘Nor / It’s hard for me However, a little pov- harship, doesn’t hurt makes one enjoy good it comes. But, Jim, my ____How You fnust have able to afford this—this ban- “Tihat’s too much, just for a pick and shovel stiff. I’ll put up the grub and outfit for all hands”. “Nonsense! You’ve done well-y—” “Not well enough so that I can,, afford to turn down a good offer’ like this. You’ve been here two years and you. haven’t struck it rich; I spent five years on the Yukon and never made a dollar out of mining. I left to look for something. Well, I’ve found it.” The next morning Jim Rowan put a pack on his back and hit the trail. It was' the first time in near ly five years that he had felt pack straps, for The Michigan had taken this exercise by proxy, he was dismayed to find how and how short of breath he had be come. He felt a pang when he heard the siren of his steamer giv ing the signal to weigh anchor, for he was heartily sick of the north land and hungry for the world out side. He had worked long for tlhis hour; he felt now as offered ’him. a drink ed it away. And the worst of he had no doubt made a fool of him self. Rose would not—could not be the girl he had known; nor could the 'faint sparki of a bdyhood infatu ation be fanned into the flame of a real man’s .love, for men’s tastes change without their knowledge. He knew without asking that Rose shar ed all of her father’s scruples and and Mr. and and and is essential to our very existence as while sc wo are collecting energy to go forth to ay’s work. '■), sleep is a ftVious matter, and. unless we rest, sooner Kr later, the nervous system > eollupso. ■out nervous Sjwn with Milburn’s IT. & hen there will fee no more broken rest; p more nightmares; net g feeling as tired as citMie just in til and Mrs J Mr. Es- xMr. day afternoon. They and teaciher, Miss Kleinstiver are congratulated on its success, proceeds go 'to tile piano fund. Another unusual fall of last Friday has started Mr. and Mrs. Old Tinier recalling other days and records. Mr. Roy Elson gave a pint of blood for a transfusion for his brother, Mr. W. Elsoni who is ill in London hos pital. Mrs. Fred iSteeper was a victim of the flu last week. In fact a very severe form of cold is prevalent here just now. „ The 'Christmas service on Sunday in the United Church was very im pressive. Appropriate music was well rendered b',y a large choir. The pas tor Rev. J. R.-Moore gave a thought ful mesage and White Gift service was observed. Little Misses I. Curts and Marion Hicks daintily gowned in white, packed the boxes and gifts Tiheir reverent mein made of it a real worship service. ,Mr. and Mrs. iCarmen Woodburn were recent guests of MisS Agnes Patrick, of fitaffa. Mr. Joe Pollock has been ill with the flu at the home of his sister, Mrs. Agnes McIntosh. Christmas Visitors Mr. Dawson Woodburn, of Toron to Public School staff’, with this par ents Ml’, and Mrs. Chidley Wood burn. Mr. Roy Ragleson, of Forest, High School, with Mr. and Mrs. W. Eagleson. Mr. -C. Fallis, of OSgoode Hall, Toronto, with Mr. and Mrs. L. Brophey. Mr; Harry Steeper, Lon don University, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank iSteeper. Donald McPherson, of Crediton, with Mr. and ’Mrs. JaS. McPherson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shettler, Buffalo, with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McPherson. Mrs. Archie Mac intosh with lher daughter in Port Huron. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pol lock and, Margery, with Mr. and Mrs. E. H. McPherson, Toronto. Election of officers of the United Chuirch Sunday School resulted as follows: iSupt., Mr. S. W. Webb; Assist., Mr. J. H. McGregor; Supts. of Jun ior School, Lois Brown, Mrs. Elton Curts; Secretarys, Willis Steeper, Olive England; Orgahist, Sr. school, Evelyn 'Curts ,Thelma Sheppard; organists Junior School, Ula Ulens, Norma Steeper; choristers, W. Hicks J. Prance; auditors, L. Brophey, R< Pollock; Dept. Supts., Missionary, Mrs. Goodhand; Cradle Roll, Mr.^ Ulens; Home Dept., Mrs. * ” - Brophey; 'Teinperaiice, Mr hand; Treasurer, Dorothy teachers, Beginners, Miss JOHN WARD CHIROPRACTIC, OSTEOPATHY, ELECTRO-THERAPY & ULTRA VIOLET TREATMENTS' < PHONE 70 MAIN ST. EXETER ARTHUR WEBER - LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-13 Dashwood • R. R. No. 1,’ DASHWOOD FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER P. O. or RING 138 1 USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FERE INSURANCE COSlFANY Head Office, Farquliar, Ont. W. H. COATES ‘ Preeiddht SAMUEL NORRIS Vjce-Presideht DIRECTORS F. McCONNBLL, JOHN T. ALLISON ANGUS SINCLAIR, JOHN HACKNEY AGENTS JOHN ESSfiRY, Centralia, Ageiii for Usborne and Biddulph ALVIN L. HAJRRIS, Munro, Agetit for Fullarton and Logan THOMAS SCOTT, Cromarty, for Hibbert B. W. F. BHAVERS Secretary-Treasurer Exeter, Ontario GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter Agent / Artliur . Good- Bolling; Young, Mrs. Mil ton Pollock; Primary mix ed, Mrs. Prance; Steeper, Mrs. Xilens; Jr, Boys, Mrs. Young, Erma , Goo,dihand; intermed iate girls, Mrs. McGregor Jones; Intermediate boys, Curts, Ross L. Brophey, Mrs. James Primary Girls, Norma Money From the Bank A young woman Who seemed to be having her first experience in a bank approached the window of a paying teller and gave him a large cheque which she wanted to cash. “How do you wish the money?” the teller inquired. “Oh,” replied the young lady; in some confusion,, “I’ll just hold out my hand and you can put the xponey in it.” .4 Unity, Ulons, Angus adult’s Mr, Young. Mrs. Manuel Brown; Sr, girls, Mrs. Mrs, Lawrence Pollock, Wilson; Adanias, Mr. Sharpe; Harmony, Mrs. Steepin'; SherriSt, Mae Ivah McIntosh, Mrs Bible class. “You haven’t mended my socks,” remarked hubby, on arriving home from the office, “Did you ibuy that coat you prom ised me?” countered wifey. "Well—er,—no--” he was reply ing when she broke in with: “Then, Herbert, if you don’t, care a wrap, I don’t give a darn