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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1936-01-09, Page 2THURSDAY', JANUARY Oth, 1936 WexBeaeh Fino Serial Fiction in a new form, 4 t, Three Prize Short Stories (of four instelmante aaeh) by a motor storyKaller. . They’re Roz Beach at hi» beet. SYNOPSIS . . . Jimmy Rowan was hopelessly in love with Rose Mor­ ris, the prettiest girl in Dover, Michigan. Of eoure, that was years ago, in early school days . . . but it was hopeless for Jimmy because he was just “that Rowan kid,” desperately poor, while Rose’s family was rich. While Jimmy wor working his way through .col­ lege, Rose Morris moved away and the 'home sold for barely enough to pay the mortgage . . . Jimmy vowed to himself he’d get rich . . . and find Rose, Eas­ ier vowed than done and years passed before Jim Rowan finally landed in the Klondike . . there to gain wide reputation as a gam­ bler, known as, “The Michigan Kid." On his way out at Nome, Ro­ wan came upon a meeting of Mi­ chigan folks scheduled so he at­ tended. There he came upon t Hiram Morris, old, worn and *■ Riungry. Morris, with his daugh­ ter Rose, is prospecting a claim. Rowan hires as helper and goes opt to the claim, ordering sup­ plies sent. From Rose he learns of the father’s struggle. NOW GO ON WITH THE .STORY THIRD INSTALMENT Rowan opened his lips to speak, then closed them. “You see?” The girl laid her hand upon his arm. “Pool' Don Quixote! Won’t you think better of it and go out to God's country? You’ve earned it, Jim, and you’ll find your oppor­ tunity there. Father is enthusiastic, he really believes in this claim, but I know it’s no good, and, besides, we’re unlucky. Everything has gone badly since we lost our money back there in Dover. He’s a feeble old man and disappointment has made him almost childish. All he has left is that conviction that some day he will ‘land in the pay’. There are hundreds like him.” “And what would you do ” Row­ an inquired. Wearily Rose shrugged. “What I have always done—remain at his side. I love him. He gave me everything when he had it to give. I’m the staff he leans upon and without me_-hP’d„.f<ll. We can get •Sualong^^’iM.” ~ “How?” “I was offered a job waiting on table at the Bonanza—” The man uttered an exclamation. Roughly he said, “I’d sooner see you in a dance hall.” “I could even get married—” Rose smiled faintly. Jim’s hands twitched, but his face was impassive as he said: “No, I’m going to stick. I made a few dol­ lars in Dawson and I left there looking for one more chance—one big chance to win or lose, make or break. I play hunches, and when your offered to go fifty-fifty with me I had a hunch that my number was due. Have you ever heard of ‘Michigan’s luck?” “Yes, of course. Aladdin’s lamp, too, but I never expect to have either.” “Who knows? I have a feeling , your troubles are over and that your father is really going to land in the pay. Let’s hope so, anyhow. I believe in hoping for things until you get them.” It was in this manner that Jim Rowan became a miner, a pick-and- shovel man .He put up a cabin for himself and he did his own cooking —-a thing a man abhors. Although he and Hiram began to prospect this claim, it was Jim who did most of the actual work. His flabby muscles rebelled, at first; blisters grew upon Jliis white palms; they burst, then turned into callouses. (Slowly pain­ fully he hardened himself. It was an ordeal, but as his body grew strong so did his determination to win the love of Rose Morris. Every day he had to fight the desire to voice his love, but the bet­ ter he came to know her, the more fearful he became that somehow the grave of The Michigan Kid would be disturbed and that she would be­ hold the skeleton it concealed— henqp haushowed his devotion^gnly io ir is e [s 7 d THE EXETER TIMES-ADVO^ATE reluctantly Jim was forced to call I off his bidder. Jim's effort had an effect other than he had expected; a firty-thou- sand dollai' offer for a ■wild-cat claim on Friday Creek centered in­ terest there, and propmtly the Bo­ nanza crowd sent an outfit over and began work on some property they owned below old Hiram’s. This outfit was in charge of a young fellow by the name of Hay­ ward, and once he had 'become ac­ quainted rvith Rose he took such an interest in Friday Creek that he spent all of his time there, This Hayward was a fine-looking upstanding youth and he undoubted­ ly had a way with him. But his way with women was more agreeable than his way with men; towards Jim Rowan, for instance, he display­ ed the same air of contemptuous superority that he reserved for his employees. Rose liked him, however—per­ haps that was the real reason why Jim did not. In any event, the two men -were so different in character that a clash was inevitable. There was a stage at the end of the place where, in the earlier hours of the night, a vaudeville show was given, and at the piano were gather­ ed several weary women of the dance-hall type. One of them saw Jim and spoke to' her companions, whereupon they turned and stared curiously at his back. Young Hayward rose from the faro table and approached the lunch counter. .He had been drinking some and losing considerably. There was an unpleasant curl to his lips. Jim hitched himself upon one of the -high stools; he had raised his mug to drink the coffee -when Hay­ ward pushed it away from his lips and called to the white-aproned waiter, saying: “Here! Give this fellow a square­ meal.” At the same time he crash­ ed a twenty-dollar gold piece upon the counter. “Thanks”, said Jim. “I’m not hungry.” “Ham and eggs for a friend of mine,” Hayward cried. “And give him the change.” Jim eyed the speaker coldly, as it He was burning with fever and in great pain so Jim decided quickly to go for a doctor 1 Jim had made it a practice never to go into town for fear of recogni­ tion, hence it was Hiram who made the weekly trips for mail and for from behind a mask, but he appear­ ed to take no notice of the tone Hay­ ward had used. Still in an even voice lie said: “Nice of you. I’ve seen the time I’d take it.” He lifted his cup for a second time; again Hayward took his wrist. “Look here, Rowan. I’ve been wanting to ask you something. It’s about that offer for old-man Morris’ claim. D’you know what I think?” “I don’t believe you’re capable of- thinking, right now. If I were you, Hayward, I’d g home and go to bed. “Is that so?” Hayward’s disagree­ able smile became more pronounced. “I’ll tell you what I think; I think it was a phony. I think you tried to put something over—tried to grab something.” “Well You can’t arrest a man for trying.” “I’ll tell you something else; old man Morris is honest, but I think he’s in partners with a damned crook.” The men eyed each other. Very quietly Jim said: “So! You’re spoil­ ing for trouble, aren’t yop?” “With you, yes.” “I’m sorry, but I cant oblige you to-night.” “Ha! Nor any other night. I’ve discovered something else about you, Rowan. You haven't the guts, of a guinea pig.” Hayward had not lowered his voice during this collo­ quy. Those people in the rear of the room had heard most of what he said, and they were looking on now in mingled curiousity and apprehen­ sion. The dance-hall girl who had pointed out Jim whispered excitedly to her companions. “Funny what a fool a man can make of himself,” Jim told the young foreman. “.Some day you’ll realize how badly up against it a fel­ low can get without knowing it.” “Bah! You rat! There’s only one way to treat a—” Hayward raised his open hand to slap this object*of contempt, hut the blow did not de­ scend; he did not finish his sentence for suddenly his face was deluged by the blinding, scalding contents of Jim's coffee clip. With an exclam­ ation he reeled backward, almost into the arms of the women at the plaho. He dashed the liquid from his face; with his sleeve he wiped his eyes, cleared them; he gathered' himself to rush upon figure still sitting motionless Upon the high, stool. But one of the girls flung herself upon him, twined his arms about him, and a voice high-pitched Vibrant “with warning, she cried; “Dont touch him, Hayward? He’ll kill yotii God, man, that’s the Mich* igan Kid.” ' | (Continued next week.) necessary purchases. One day while he -was in town it began to snow and during the afternoon this snow turn­ ed to rain and sleet. The old man returned about dark, quite wet and chilly. He was a long while get­ ting warmed through aDd later in the evening he complained of feel- 'ing badly and went to bed. Jim -was awakened during the night by a knock on his door. It was Rose. In a tone that instantly brought him to his feet she told him that her father was ill and that she was frightened. Throwing on his clothes, he hurried to the larger ca­ bin. Hiram was burning up with fever; he coughed almost continu­ ously; he was in pain. Jim announced at once that he would go for a doc­ tor. “I’ll send somebody up from the Bonanza camp,” he ' told the girl, “because I won’t be able to get back before morning.” Rose turned eyes dark with appre­ hension upon him. “He’s a very sick man, isn’t he? He woke me up muttering. Hear him—? It’s all about ‘landing in the pay,’ ” “I’m afraid he’s very ill. There’s a medicine case somewhere among my things. Look until you find it. And don’t allow yourself to get panicky. Be a bra've girl, Rose.” He laid a hand upon her shoulder—it was the first time he had ever touched her except by inadventure— and there was such sympathy, Such, comfort in his gesture that tears wet ’ her lashes. “Oh, Jim!” she cried. “You’re a dear. I dont’ know What I’d do without you.” Young Hayward was in Nome, -but Jim got one of the Bonanza men to go to Rose’s assistance and also he borrowed a horse for himself. It was not many miles to town, but it was a wretched night and he was glad when the animal wallowed out of the Icy mud apd he felt the plank pavements under its feet. The first doctor he found was ill; another .had been caljed to Fort Davis; the third was engaged on a confinement .case, but promised to accompany him in two hours. There was nothing to do but wait. Jim was wet and cold, H.e stabled his horse, returned to the main street, and entered the, first saloon he came to. It was late, there was i nobody at the bar, hut some of the games were still running and there Were a few figures at the lunch counter in the rear, thither Jim made his Way in search of a cup of coffee. \ THAMES ROAD (Too late for last week) Rev. Wm. and Mrs. Mair and Betty were New Years Day guests with Rev. and Mrs. Peters at Elim- ville. Mr. and Mrs. P, Passmore and family were among the family gath­ ering at Mr. and Mrs. W. Johns at Elimville also Mr. and Mrs. A, Gar­ diner and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. Sinclair, of Wood­ ham, and Mr.' and Mrs. L. Shier, of Bryanston, spent New Years with Mr. and Mrs. 'Gollings. Miss Joy Whitlock returned to St. ’Thomas after spending the holiday with her parents. The annual school meeting of S. S, No. 2, was held Tuesday, Decem­ ber 31. Mr. Aimer Stewart was the new trustee elected, Mr. A. Hunkin retiring, Mr, N. Passmore was the new secretary-treasurer elected. Mr. Gollings being out of that section. A$)out 20 were present. It was also decided to re-engage the services of Mr. Goulding A.T.C.M., of Exeter. The annual meeting of S, S. No. 5, Lumley, was held Thursday, De­ cember 26 when Mr. Robt. Cann was the new trustee elected for the com­ ing year, Mr. Parker retiring. Quite a number from this school section spent a vey pleasant afternoon at the home of Miss Agnes Patrick, of near IStaffa on Friday when they pre­ sented her with a pair of blankets as a token of appreciation and good wishes for a very happy future. A number of games, etc., were enjoy­ ed, after which tea was served. Miss Patrick expressed her thanks and since appreciation for their happy token of goodwill. The annual concert of the Sunday School was held Monday evening and with the happy cooperative spir­ it of the scholars from Plugtown, Lumley and Thames Road schools. A most pleasing, enjoyable evening was spent. The basement was pret­ tily decorated and well filled. The pastor Rev. Mr. Mair as chairman, kept the audience laughing with his humor. The school opened with a chorus ‘Christmas Bells”; humorous dialogues were given by Mr. Melvin Gardiner, Bert Borland and James Miller and one by Shirley Duncan, Bob McCurdy and Glen Ballantyne, entitled “The Census Man.’”; “Two Handy Men” was given by Reg. Hod- gert, Ed’wlin Miller, Wm. Rohde; another' humorous sketch full of lo­ cal jests was well received, those taking phrt were: Rev. Mr. Mair, Misses E. Hunkin, Jeanette Stone and Marjorie Etherington and en­ titled “Sometimes it’s too late to Mend”; duetts were sung by Miss M. Gardiner and Miss Beth Ballantyne; also Misses Doris Duncan and Ro­ berta, also Master Orland and Dor­ othy Squires and Dorothy McDoug­ al and Jean Cann in a character song “You Shan’t Play in Our Yard” Miss Mildred Hodgert a solo, “Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be”; Miss A. CANADIANS AND THEIR INDUSTRIES—AND THEIR BANK Home-Making—Canada’s Greatest Industry SALES CLERK: "My wife runs our family finances. I hand her.my pay cheque, and after paying bills and keeping out purse money, she puts the rest in our savings ac- SUCCESSFUL MECHANIC: “In recent years my pay has averaged $110 a month, but I have made as much as $200. My regular habit has been to deposit part of my pay in* the Bank of KJontreal.” SALES CLERK: “That reminds me—but finish your story.” MECHANIC: “Well, the job hasn't been easy, but here’s what I have to-day: A debt- free home worth $2,000, summer cottage worth $500, $1,200 in the Bank, a small automobile, good furniture, including a piano. Of course, I saved something every month for many years.” count at the Bank Of Montreal. That’s why we had the money to buy our nice little home—a bargain for cash.” • • • SOME OF THE BANK’S SERVICES TO THRIFTY CANADIANS: Personal savings accounts; banking by mail; safekeeping of securities and other valuable papers; chequing accounts; letters of credit; money orders and travellers cheques. BANK OF MONTREAL ESTABLISHED 1817 • HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL Exeter Branch: W. H. MOISE, Manager odern, efficient banking 'sBRVick THB^dUTCOME OF I I B YEARS’ SUCCESSFUL OPERATION Morgan delighted the audience with her readings also Mr. John Daiy- rmple with several Scotch numbers on the accordeon; Jean McDougal’s rendering of “Caleb Courtship” in character and Margaret Allison in a monologue; a short dialogue' was given entitled “The Bridal Wine Cup” was given by Miss E. Hunkin, Mr. Moodie and Mrs. Wm. Allison. The program closed with all singing for “Auld Lang Syne” and the us­ ual candy and fruit was distribut­ ed among the children. The pro­ ceeds amounted to about $17,00 for Sunday School work. Miss Katherine Oliver is a New Years visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Pollen. Rev. Mr. Peters, of Elimville, will address this congregation Sunday. The roads are becoming more open for cars once more. During the holiday season some of the old meth­ ods of locomotion are being enjoyed. The double cutter was brought out and filed; ponies in pairs on cutters and the always jolly sleighload. Hay Council The final 'session of the council of the Township of Hay for the year 1935 was held at the Town Hall, in Zurich, on Monday, December li6th, with all members present accept Mr. Edmund Walper. After the' reading and adoption of the minutes of the December 6 th meeting and disposed of the communications, the follow­ ing resolutions were passed; That the Tax 'Collector be and is hereby authorized to continue the collection of unpaid taxes for the year 1935. That the annual assess­ ments of the assessed persons of the Black Creek Drain be reduced .30 per cent, for the year 193 6 and also for 1937. That the accounts covering pay­ ments on township roads, telephone charity and relief, Board of Health, and general accounts he passed as per vouchers. These all appear in the treasurer’s, statement. The council adjourned to meet again as per Municipal Act in 1935. A. F. Hess, Clerk In affliction beware of solitude lest it pray upon the heart. Why Cannot I Get A Good Night's Rest? Sleep is essential to our very existence as while we repose wo are collecting energy to go forth to another day’s work. Loss of sleep is a serious matter, and. unless we get proper rest, sooner or later,. the nervous system is bound, to collapse. ‘ Tone up your nervouH system with Milbum’s H. St N. Bills. Then there will be no more broken rest; no more disturbing dreams; no more nightmares; no more getting up in the morning feeling as tired as when you went to bed. PHOSPHATE llEDUCW RAMAGE RY WIREWORMS It has been proved in the work carried out in the Prairie Provinces by the Entomological Branch, Do­ minion Department of Agriculture, that any procedure ‘ which gives quicker -geimination and produces more rapid, vigorous growth of young plants will materially reduce the amount, of d/amage by wire­ worms to wheat or other small grains. When sufficient moisture is present, phosphate fertilizer' pro­ duces these effects to a. marked de­ gree. Therefore, its regular use, at a light rate drilled in with the seed, is strongly' ’ recommended foi" this purpose, under the following condi­ tions: (a) in fields where wireworm is known, or suspected, to be4 troublesome; (b) for the first crop* after summerfallow, especially if wheat is used; and (c) in old land. These are the condition under which, as a rule, the effects of wire­ worm attack! are more pronounced, and the beneficial action of the fer­ tilizer most obvious. The cost in­ volved is very small. Fortunately, too, this recommendation is safe­ guarded by the findings announced by the Dominion .Experimental Sta­ tion at Scott, that in areas where phosphate fertilizer definitely in­ creases yields, only in very dry seas­ ons will the grade be adversely af­ fected. Phosphate fertilizer does not kill the wireworms noi' prevent their, at­ tack, though the net return is better than that of unfertilized crop under similiai' conditions of infestation. It would not be well to rely solely on fertilizer for the control of wire­ worm dam'age. Phosphate fertilizer attains its greatest effectiveness when combined with simple and practical seeding procedure and till­ age methods. Use should also be made of the summerfallow methods that have been proved to hold wire­ worms at a comparatively low level, and to reduce the m’ore serious in­ festation. A leaflet entitled “The Wireworm Problem in Field Crops of Western Canada” describing con­ trol measures is available from the Publicity and Extension Branch, Do­ minion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa.