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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1941-11-27, Page 2THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Page 2TOTOBAY,. NOV. 27th. 1911 bach, h’em- Mon- year dim’* off with the like,” she of- earthquakes? this country, He at hesitated, Mrs, Mon- &)as Jt Montelli! by LESLIE CARGILL “Sil", they’ve gone! “They—who?" he yelled clashing" to investigate, “The young lady h’and the “Not the lady," trilled Mrs. teUUs voice from the bathroom. “What are you doing in there?" “Can’t a dam© take a bath with­ out letting loose What’s a bath for in I’d like to know?” “Somebody’s made emeralds?’ “Guess they know that down the other end of the street by the way you’re broadcasting. I saw your safe doors sitting open half: an hour ago?’ “Then why didn’t you raise the alarm?” “Why should I?" Jerry cursed with a fluency newly cultivated. The noise of rushing water provided a fitting accompani­ ment to the flow. “It’s a sure thing Tony came hack in the night to lift the spark­ lers," she shouted, mouth close to the “You expected would do!" “Nobody knows * work. That’s the •methods. Always up his sleeve." “This will have to the police." “Nope! Can’t be done, should have spilled it about shiners when the police came.1 “Will you come out of that bath­ room -and discuss the matter pro­ perly?" he pleaded. “Oh boy, oh boy! Not until I mop the moisture off my graceful fig­ ure. ’Twouldn’t be proper, as well as liable to lead to a bad cold." For 20 minutes they listened to her splashing in the -bath, followed ,by another quarter of an hour spent in drying, during which interval Jerry and Mintey stood watching the door like -a pair of -cats side a mousehole. pla-cjng door. .that’s what how Tony beauty of a card or her he will his two to he reported You the out- CHAPTER XIH Rival Adventures . Annie’s reading of the events seemed to be about Evidently Tony Montelli practised his professional Slim turnal right, had prowess, the flimsy safe being mere child’s play to one of his peculiar ability. As his wife said, /‘he’d do it with a hair.pin.” It could be taken for granted that he had accepted the risk of Jerry carrying the, gems from guarded house, supposing that ter once being searched by the lice they would -conclude that could be safely left alone. Montelli had been left at the flat to confuse the issue, a. plan that had worked very satisfactorily. Of course Tony could not have foreseen the visit of Superintendent Clewthers, but even if he had it would make no difference. By -luck Jerry had not felt in a position to confess that he had. the emeralds in his possession, so all the circum­ stances played into the hands Of the crook. ‘Considered dispassion­ ately the young man could now see that it would have been advisable to have taken the deetective into his confidence, trusting that the ex­ planation would have satisfied the skeptical officer. But in the flurry he had taken’ an. opposite course, with the vague notion of restoring the valuables in such a way as to occasion as little trouble as possible to all concern­ ed. “You ain’t got nothing to kick At,” Mrs. Montelli observed. “They Weren’t your sparklers.” “That isn’t the point. Unwitting­ ly I held them and it was my duty, to ensure they didn't get back into the Wrong hands." “Say, listen, ’ they’re as much Tony's as anybody’s.” “How “Well. Worked takes a bring off a stunt like that.’h As an insight into criminal men­ tality it was interesting but unhelp­ ful, police with the whole of he announced grimly. “Oh, yeah!" “Yes, and that’s good lish which I hope you noe­ the af- po- he Mrs. stand. They may not believe me, • but It will salve my conscience?’ “You got one of them things? Say, you got everything, ain’t you?" “Except freedom from you folk, and, by heavens, I’m going to get that qs well before I’m niuch older. What’s that?" That was the bell, prelude to Elise Dallas, still in riding kit from an early canter in the park. “Dear me," she said coolly, “what an odd breakfast party. Am, I intruding?" “Only we ain’t ate yet,” Slim Annie exclaimed. “Your boy friend is no great shakes as a host.” “Yet he appears to have provided you with his dressing gown, least I take that to be the It doesn’t fit very well?’ “I ain't grousing. Guess looks screwy to you, but I can ex­ plain everything—" “Haven’t I heard that phrase before? Never mind, though, I think I would prefer to/hear what Jerry has to say.” “It was Tony again,” he said mis­ erably. “Passing himself off as me while we were at the reception. His wife was parked here when I got home." “And you hospitably. “No, you don’t think you do, because I can’t understand it myself. It . isn’t what you’re thinking. “Please refrain Jerry.” “There you are. this person stayed you’re ready to expect the worst.1 Elise smiled softly. “As a mat­ ter of fact you’re far to ingenuous,” she observed. “Without knowing what it all. means I absolve you from blame. For all that, I sug­ gest Mrs. Montelli finds something more suitable to wear in mixed company.” “I only got evening dress, said he’d have my things sent : later.” ‘How inconvenient! What do you expect the luggage?” “Never. You folks gottei* I’m -used to that yellow peril, time he’s here, the next time he’s there, railroading me when it suits his purpose and collecting me when he wants to. Like a blame fool I let him. It's sure tough being a dame." “Correct aren’t you band?” “I’ll tell Pi * 1 41 fl M ’ g | y At case. this looked after hei* most I see!” don’t see. At least I it myself. from vulgarity, Because this— here overnight Tony round time know One me if I’m wrong, but in love •with your hus- was worth living after -all-, “Must be .something in a man’s looks that gets us," Elise added softly, automatically ranging her­ self with the gangster’s wife. A Hiller Comes to Town, “Calling early to-day, aren’t you?" Jerry greeted Superinten­ dent Clewthers genially, although he had intruded into a happy gath­ ering. “Didn’t expect nal visit until later?’ “The fact is.,,.,." glancing doubtfully telli. “I’ll scram if you fered- “Never mind, it may concern you as well. Dago Manuel’s in town?’ The name elicited an instantan­ eous response from SJjm Annie, who went pale, half rose from her seat, then slumped back again in visible agitation. “Gee," she muttered, “that’s bad! Can’t you hold him?” ‘We could if we knew where he is. Our information comes from a. confidential source and it was sur­ prising news that he’d managed to get himself into this country/’ .“Surprising! That isn’t the half of it. This’ll mean murder. I must get a hold of Tony and warn him." *'Who,” asked Jerry curiously, “is this Mr. Manuel, whose presence arouses so much consternation?” “Who is he? Say, ain’t you heard of Dago Manual?" “Should I have done?” She regarded him pityingly. “Why, he’s one of the most famous men in the States. Biggest men­ ace we’ve got.” “Dear me, then my acquaintance with the famous has .been sadly ne­ glected. No wonder there is so much eagerness to arrange an ade­ quate reception party." “Party, my foot. Dago’s a kill­ er! Tony works the same racket, only without the strong-arm stuff. Dago bumps ’em off and then takes the pickings.” . Jerry thumped one fist into the palm of his other hand. “The name begins to strike'a responsive chord in my memory,” he exclaimed. “Wasn’t that the fellow who carv­ ed up yotir husband’s ear and did some fancy work elsewhere? All. the decorations except the appendicitis scar, in fact?” J “Now you’re waking up, mister." “The important thing,” Super­ intendent Clewthers that the man has a telli. More serious previous occasions. IN CANADA’S EVERGREEN PLAYGROUND to Canada’s Evergreen Play­ ground for your winter vacation this year. Here’s a balmy climate in which you can indulge in your favorite sports with new zest—golf, tennis, fishing, motoring, hiking and riding. Hotels offer special winter rates to visitors. In Vancouver the new Hotel Vancouver, in Victoria the Empress Hotel offer accommodations you’ll like an4 surroundings to make your visit that much more enjoyable! 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The work of threshing is now nearly completed in all sections of the county, 25 YEARS AGO Mr. Wes. Hodgins, of Centralia, when in the act of Shoeing a horse one day last week received a severe kick which laid him up for several days. Report of S.S,. No. 1, Usborne— Sr. 4 th, Annie Strang, Tom Dopgall, Ha Mitchel, Clifford Moir; Jr. 4th, Madeline Moir, Harold Wood, Ed­ gar Oudmore; Sr. 3rd, Anna Moir, Clarence Down, Earl Mitchell, Per­ cy Harris; Jr. 3rd, Gordon Cudmore, Melvin Moir, Vera Dunn; Sr, ‘2nd, Harry Strang, Olive Wood, James Qke, Loreen Dunn; 1st, Nora Oke, Pearl Harris, Mervyn Cudmore, E. Case, teacher. Sevedal -cases of measles are re­ ported around town. Mr. J. A. Stewart this week re­ ceived word from his son, Douglas, who has been 'recuperating in Eng­ land from, an operation, that he is noW pronounced fit for the’ front and expects at any time to be sent to She trenches. Mr. Robert Southcott, of Lon­ don/ visited in town on Monday, having been called to Grand Bend owing to the- illness of his father, Mr. John, Southcott; Mr. Oliver Davis, of Zurich, spent the week-end with his par­ ents. Reave Taylor, of Exeter, Reeve Ellerington, of Usborne, Reeve El­ liott and peputy Reeve Love, of Stephen, left Tuesday for Goderich, to attend the County Council. The Exeter Times-Advoc-ate ^^llshpa 1873 1387 M Ontario Published qvery Thursday Miomintj SUBSCRIPTION— $2.0 Q per JR in advance&ATES—I>rm or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertlori for first four insertions. 25c, each aubrne- qqent insertion, Miscellaneous ar. tlcles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c.- per liqe of sjx words. Reading notices 10c, per line, Card o€ Thanks 50e, Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per Hne, la Memorlasu, with one verse 50c. extra verses 35c, each, Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY (F. W. 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A council of war around the breakfast table was conducted in the friendliest possible able clothing was. to for Mr. Montelli who proceed to the hotel, could get in touch again at his con­ venience. Ye there was a snag. Complete­ ly to clear himself Clitheroe felt it necessary to .-provide Superintendent Clewthers with every possible fact obtainable, necessarily implicating the woman. do out airy. Nor of her outlook, but not at all unusual. Mintey could be relied on to hold his tongue, even although he was not permitted to take part in any fascinating crib-cracking, a disap­ pointment that cut him to the quick, as he was not slow to assert. In the end it was agreed that Slim Annie’s complicity should remain unmentioned. Apart from that, the authorities should be supplied with the fullest information. “Afraid that is inevitable," Jer­ ry remarked almost apologetically. Mrs. Montelli expressed agree­ ment, “Don’t worry your head about mjr old man/' she added. “.One of these days he’ll get what’s coming to him, and then I’ll sit and wait for the penitentiary doors That’s how it is between ed fools that we are." That she was, Elise amended, wondering if her own de­ votion could stand a similar* strain. Her warm Smile in Jerry’s direc­ tion sent the blood coursing through his veins, making him feel that life to open, us—darn- mentally Do You Suffer From Headaches? It is hard to struggle along With a head that aches and pains all the time. A headache heed Hot be ah illness in itself, but it may be ft warning symptom that there is intestinal Mp Overcome the cause cif headache H U .. necessary to eliminate the waste matter from the system. Burdock. Blood Bitters helps to remote the cause of headaches by regulating, the digestive and biliary organs, neutralizing acidity, regulating the constipated bowels and toning tip the sluggish liver, and when thia has been accomplished th® headaches Should disappear. f Get B« B. at any drug counter. Price $1.00 ■£• bottle; Th« T. Milburn &>., Limited, Toronto, Ont. 45S interposed, “is, down on Mon­ even than on „ . Bent on doing him in, they tell me.- That’s why Tony cleared out of America, being more scared of Manuel than of the police.” *“Sounds awkward, doesn’t it?" The superintendent frowned. “Es­ pecially for| you,” hej observed. “Don’t forget that confounded likeness., It’s bad enough when it involves you with the -police, but it’s a thousand times worse when somebody is .gunning for a fellow with a particular kind of diaL Strikes me you’ll need to wear sand­ wich boards labelled, ‘I am not Tony 'Montelli.’ Only I’m not sure Dago -Manuel would believe them." "Cheerful little comforter, aren’t you?" “In the best of spirits, sir. After all, it would make it much better for «us if there was only one of you to contend with." •Jerry regarded him taste. ly, land with dis- “I will not," he said severe- ‘be butchered to make a Yard holiday." CHAPTER XIV Before the Storm Scot- Superintendent Clewther’s ing was not a thing to be, disre­ garded. It had only one merit, In-, asmuch as Elise rallied to his sup­ port with commendable prompti­ tude. Yet her very solicitude was disconcerting, rather reminiscent of the self-sacrificing heroine cheer­ ing her champidh to battle. Comfort of a sort came from Mrs, Montelli, who held firmly to the opinion that Tony would inter­ vene to avoid an inoffensive third- party taking a rap intended for him. Apparently she had a won­ derful respect for her husband’s sense of fair play. “Of course, he played you for a sucker in the way of .business," she put it, “but he wouldn’t come to harm." Jerry scratched his head, being thrown into prison behalf, having half the police in the country dogging my steps, and getting involved in jewel robberies, that takes a lot of swallowing." he objected. “Gosh, them was only jokes?* “Tell me where to laugh. My sense of humor must be elementary, because I took them seriously?* Elise came down on the side of SHirn Aunie. “You never were id any real trouble/* she argued, “Sooner or later the tangle Is bound to be sorted, out/* warn- let you “After on his 1 ........... he an­ nounced to Superintendent Clew­ thers, seeking out that astonished ’-police official.“What ..... it?” “Take room for this country, especially with this Manuel fellow -om the warpath. Sup­ pose I get Annie—Mrs. Montelli, that is—to fix up a meeting” with her husband, ing man can arrest.” Clewthers be a chance, simple as the plan was. More important was his warm re­ ception of -Jerry Us an ally. From this moment suspicion of the Eng­ lishman’s ic.omplicity began to melt away. Now the attendants were to be more in the nature of. guards than anything else. Jerry walked Openly, frequenting places where he might reasonably expect to make contact with one or other of the opposition. Often ; there was Elise for-company, thrill­ ed at the thought of adventurous possibilities. And always, not far in the rear, went a patient police­ man, gaining experience of -places and people hot normally within his ken. Which was about all he did gain. For, to all intents and appear­ ances, both Mr. .and Mrs. Montelli as well as Dago Manuel, had ceased to exist. are you going to do about the offensive. Thgre isn’t both Tbny and myself in Then your shadow- nip in and make the thought there might (To be Continued) -V- BRINSLEY The first snowfall of the season appeared on Saturday night. The McGillivray W.I. entertained the Riverview W.T. on Wednesday afternoon. After the business part Of the meeting the Riverview ladies put on a splendid program, con­ sisting of a travel talk by Miss Blanche Robinson on her trip to St. John, N.B., a quartette, tap danc­ ing by the children and a reading; also a humorous eral of the ladies Never Married", in charge of Mrs, and lunch was served by the com­ mittee and a social half-hour was spent. * John Lavene, ef Watford, spent Sunday with Mr. Carl Pickering. dialogue by sev- entitled “Why I The contest Was Russel MicAlpine The Worlds Finest Anthracite is Trade Marked Blue. Order Blue Coal and We have it, also Large Lump Alberta Coal HAMCO Dustless Coke Prices are Right A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 Grantor Wti Dhliver A ipot luck supper was held last Wednesday in the Thames Road Church basement, under the aus­ pices of attended gramme Dorothy Ethel Pooley, of Winchelsea; music by Mrs. Nelson Squires, Dorothy and Arnold Cann, duet by Marion JHodgert and Roberta Duncan. A debate followed, those taking part b'eing Mrs, Pooley, Mrs. R. Batter., Alvin Pym and Rev. Mair. Bruce Mair, Edwin Miller and Billie, Rhode attended the Boys’ Trans-.Canada Conference, in Lon­ don last Friday and Saturday. Several from Thames Road tended the Zion Anniversary S inday. Mrs. Chas. Coward, of the Thames j Road underwent an appendicitis op­ eration at St. Joseph’s Hospital, London,, last Thursday. Mrs. Chas. Allison kindly gave hei’ home, last week for a Red Cross quilting. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Jaques, of ’Hensall, visited the latter’s moth- , er, Mrs. Wm. Ferguson, on Sun- > day. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moodie had a ■. narrow escape last week when the . car in which they were driving turned over. None of them were seriously injured. A large number of the Farquhar ladies met at the hall last week and quilted a number of -quilts' for the Red Cross. The Rev. Becker, of Dashwood, will speak next Sunday at all charges in the circuit. Rev. and Mrs. Mair attended the Dashwood Church YvP.U. ban­ quet on Tuesday night. The for­ mer gave the address. Mrs. Ernest DoW, of, Roy’s, confined to bed. the W.A. A good .crowd the gathering. The pro­ consisted of readings by Green, of Exeter, and 15 YEARS AGO Rev. A. A. Trumper and Trumper, who leave this week for Windsor, were tendered a farewell -party in the school hall, Mr. Trum­ per for 10 years has been rector of Trivitt Memorial Church. Mr. C. H. Sanders read the address and presented the rector with a purse of gold while Mr. Wm. Pomfret pre­ sented Mr. Trumper with «a club bag on behaif of the men of the •congregation. "Mrs. H. Walters, on behalf of the ladies presented Mrs. Trumper with a handsome tea ser­ vice.- t ■ Eugene Howey, taking as the subject of his address, “Recrea­ tion, Its Use and Value”, won by a few points an oratorical icontest held in Main St. Church. I mer ’Christie, gave an address on Their Use and Abuse”, livered splendid adresses. The mus­ ical part of the program consisted of a violin solo by Frank Wildfong, piano duet by Misses Helen Dignan and Marjorie Medd and a piano solo by Miss Ruth Wildfong. - Mr. W. G. Medd, (Progressive can- ! didate for South Huron, was elect­ ed Wednesday over Alex H. Neeb, ; Conservative candidate. Mr. Fred Heaman, who is attend­ ing college at Ann Arbor, Mich., was home for a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dinney and family, of London, spent the week­ end in town. Mrs. i at- on is VICTIM OF ACCIDENT BURIED AT GRAND BEND Roy H. Green, of Toronto, only son, of Isaac M. -Green, of Thedford, died in Toronto General Hospital, following injuries received when he fell 20 feet from a roof, striking his parked Car as he fell and sus­ taining internal injuries from which he died, following his re­ moval to the hospital, besides his’ tef and Cue son, Mis? Betty Green, Of' Toronto, the R.C.A.F. Deceased* Was born in Bosanquet Townshi-p. He served in the Great Wai’ and was decorated with the Victoria Cross and several other medals, He was 45 years of age. The funeral service was held from the’ residence of father in Thedford, Members of the Canad­ ian Legion attended the Service in a body, and the Rev; D. A, MacMillan, of the United Church, ^conducted the service. The pallbearers were five cousins -of deceased, and the president of the Thedford branch of the legion, Jack Smith, Forest; Ivan Green, Henry Green, and Ezira Webb, all of Grand Bend; William Green, of Hensalt and Leonard Griggs, of Thedford, jhterment was in Grand Beiici Cemetery, Surviving father are one daugh- and George Green, of overseas. Mr. El- the other speaker, “Motor Cars, Both de- . ---------V--------- GREENWAY War. Emergency Branch Meeting The November meeting was held in ’ the Anglican church hall with Mrs. James Wilson in charge. The meeting opened by singing “The Maple Leaf Forever", followed by the Lord’s Prayer. Mrs. Carman Woodburn then gave a report of the supply committee and display­ ed a girl’s unit size 8, made by the group and a boy’s suit sample, size 6. Turtle-neck sweaters were also Ssked for. Mrs. Wilson asked all members to save scrap fat and it would be collected as soon as a system had been worked out to dis­ pose of it. All members were urged to attend the Red Cross meeting to be held in Parkhill on November 13, When Mrs. Ecott, of London, will be the speaker. Blankets and clothing were discussed and it was decided on motion of Mrs. Wilbert Young and Mrs. Dean Brown that $50.00 "be given to buy blankets. It was moved by Mr. Yo\ing, Sec­ onded by Mrs. Sherritt, that $50.00 be given to Mrs. Laughton to 'buy women’s clothing.' There were 4 quilt tops ready to quilt and more being made, sb it was decided on motion of Mrs. Dean Brown and Mrs. Roy Hutchison that a quilting bee be held in the Anglican church hall on November 27th. The Red Cross acknowledges with thanks the following: quilt top and lining from Mrs. Fred Shettler; child’s coat, size .8, from Mrs, Sher- :rltt; coat lining, from Mrs. Law* rehce 'Pollock; Frank Steeper, T.he* meeting is to be held in basement. The meeting closed with the National Anthem. $1.00 from Mrs. of December 8th the United Church Dr.-H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.D, S DENTAL SURGEON Office next to the Hydro Shop Main Street, Eteter Office 36w Telephones Rea. 3«j Closed Wednesday Afternoona ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex ' FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-13 Dashwood R. B. 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 188 WM. H. SMITH LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex Special training assures you of your property’s true value on sale day. 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