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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-01-29, Page 2THS EXETER TIME&APVCHCATE P^ge 2 Thursday Jouary 29&, 194? • Serial Story Rent ControlSYNOPSIS On a sultry afternoon Tamar Randolph is lazily resting an the broad porch of her plantation home1 when Ransome Todd rides up and excitedly announces that Major Towne has discovered gold in an old abandoned mine on the plan­ tation, Tamar refuses to got ex­ cited, for her family and all the natives have always known that the hill Was “ni'zan” announces to sign a carry op feels that get a fair share of the returns, ■hastens off to the office of Dick Sheridan with a demand that Dick find a way to break the contract. CHAPTER II ’pizen” with gold. Tamar that her father is about lease to Major Towne to the mining and Ranny the Randolphs will not He Dick Sheridan’s complacency- wras shattered abruptly. He stared at his friend, Ransome, Todd, his broWn eyes assuming their boring look that was famous in the secrets “Of tract I dolph and Majoi* Towne, In the next few minutes Ran-1 some Todd explained -the situation that Dick Sheridan already knew too well. I “There’s just one thing wrong with your suggestion, and that is I happen to draw up contracts that can’t'be broken. I take a lot of pride in that, my friend!” “I’d like to punch your nose for that tone of voice, Dick!” Ran­ some’s own took on his gentlest, most persuasive shading. “You don’t want to see Tam cheated out of her heritage, do you? Southern gentlemen, come to tress.” court room for ferreting the •out of lying witnesses, course, you mean the con- drew up last night for Ran- Why?" the aid of As I vote the lady in true we dis- Discussing looked the a Plan. young attorney the line of scrimmage for -dear old Emory and made a broken field run of 90. yards for a touchdown. “Obey, Ram let’s hear* your sug­ gestions. Of course I don’t know much about banking, but if I thought I could help you out of a tough spot, I’d be glad to offer you my services,” “I don’t know anything about law, Dick. I grant you you’re a smart lawyer, know it. somehow, giving the Randolphs a percentage of the yield.” Sacrificing a Fortune Ranny got up and took another vicious round of the room. “That mother lode in the Cricket Hill— why, hell! Dick, there’s a fortune there, as much as $50,000,000’ or more—-no telling how much more! And you let it slip through to an outsider—a New Yorker, at that!’ Dick restrained the laughter that leaped to his lips at the scorn­ ful contempt of his friend’s voice. He laid a Todd’s arm. just wanted go.” “You will 'won’t you? I knew I could count on you!” “I can’t break the Todd’s face fell ludicrously. Dick went on hastily, “' there’s one way out of it, happens to be one little formality that throws a different light on the whole thing," He leaned for­ ward. “And that?!* Todd caught at -the straw like a drowning man. ? “The mere fact that the con­ tract has been signed by neither party.” “I’ve got a notion to beat you up for not saying so»in the first place.” Todd jumped to his feet, then his face broke into a pleased smile. He clapped Dick on the back. A clap that made i^heridan wilice. I “Let’s go celebrate. This is on ' me,” Ransome said, picking -tfp his green straw hat. .Conference Later “Sprry. I have anf appointmeht in exactly 10 minutes. I’ll have to work like the deuce to get that i contract ready.” ) “You mean—” | “I mean that the Major, his t gineer and Knox Randolph are He rang the bell and Break that and write in that. But and you contract a clause sat down and drew some papers toward him. Ranny sat looking at Miss Crane, not seeing her, but in black-haired girl, with gentian colored eyes; chin...... “Is — is anything Miss Crane asked anxiously, ing her pencil in her lap, smoothing back her faded hair. “Yes, Of course!” Ran. excuse me, Miss Edie, not! I’m sorry,” A Phone Call her place: a red lip„s and a dimpled er—-wrong?” lay- and said. “Oh, of course I’ve never at me be- Affeots You as a landlord as a tenant The Exeter Times-Advocate Established 1873 and 1387 at Exeter, Ontario published every Thursday saornina SUBSCRIPTION—-$2.00 per year in Hu.VanC6 RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for flnsi four insertions, 35c, each subsa. qpent insertion. Miscellaneous ar,, tides, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six words. Reading notice? 10c, per line, card of Thanks 50c, Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c, per line. In Memorial, with one verse 50a, extra verses. 25<?, each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association CAVEN W, M. 3. The January meeting of the So­ ciety was held at the home of Mrs. Strapg on Thursday, January 28nd with Mrs. Sillery, president, iix the chair. After devotional exercises conducted by H. Strang, current events were given by several mem­ bers and some interesting things were noted. Miss Hatter brought some highlights from the 4 Execu­ tive Presbyterial held in Clinton recently, one being the attainments of the Caven society, reaching, with others, their budget allotment for 1941. The president proposed as the slogan for 1942, “A Missionary Meeting Complete” or a full -atten­ dance at every meeting. Miss Jeckbll took as her topic an ac­ count of the September meeting of the Council and the relation of the W.M.S. Auxiliary to th© Council. Notice was taken of the Women’s World Day of Prayer to be held on February 20th and preliminary arrangements were made, Mrs. Bollen led in pi'ayer. The February meeting is to be held at the home of Mrs. R, G. Seldon. 'The meeting closed with a hymn and the Lord's Prayer. ——----------— * Professional (As a part of the general plan to halt further increases in the Cost of Living, the Government on December 1, 1941, extended the policy of the Price Ceiling to rentals for all commercial and housing accommodation in Canada. Generally speaking the new rental laws provide that: GLADMAN & STANBURY (F, W. Gladman) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, &c Money to Loan, Investment® Mad® Insurance Safe-depoait VaultB for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENBALI Miss Crane thought: seen him look like that fore. Why, he didn’t even see me! I’ll bet that Ransome Todd’s in love! The telephone jangled sharply, and Ran jumped for it, almost snatching it from Miss Crane’s ex­ tended hand. * “Yes?” shouted. Miss Crane jumped. Banny’s scowling face The Todd’s were among gentlemen of her in fact, she would almost go as far as to say the finest. “You white-livered chicken thief, 0 y No oral or written lease for any commercial or housing accommodation (furnished or unfurnished) may legally be made after October 11, 1941, at a rental higher than the rental lawfully payable under the lease in.effect on that date upless an application for increased rental has been made to and approved by a local Rentals Com­ mittee of the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. Such an application must be based on specified circumstances arising since October 11, 194 L NOTE; Land and premises used solely for farm purposes are not subject to rent control. CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, LOANS, INVESTMENTS,- INSURANCE Office: Curling Block, Main Stree’, EXETER. ONT. GREENWAY Mrs. Don McGregor visited week with relatives in Exeter, : Mr, Floyd Shank, of Goderich, visited on Sunday with friends She eyed curiously, the finest acquaintance; i I 1 [ I ... ______________________________,.....J . fix it up, then, Dick,i get on with your story, and you’d - - - * - - V contract/' • .“But,’ } I do know There, l I 1 restraining hand on “All right, Ran, I to see how far you’d last visited here. Mrs. daughter, week with her sister, Mrs. Eddie Hartle. Mr. and Mrs, Emerson Woodburn and Leona visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sheppard, of Lieury. Mr, and Mrs, "Wm. Hicks spent the week-end in Vineland and Ham­ ilton, and attended a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Harold HonSberger. The Red Cross Society is holding a quilting in the United church basement on Thursday afternoon. All the ladies are asked 'to attend. A social evening was held in the school south of Greenway on Fri­ day evening, January 16th, by the families in the section. A good time was reported by all present. Messrs, Harold Pollock and Sei­ bourn.® English, of Detroit, spent the week-end at their homes here. .Mr. and Mrs. Russell Brown visited over the week-end with re­ latives' at Arkona. A large crowd attended the euchre party in the parish hall on Friday evening. The proceeds amounted to $15,50. This to be spent in sending boxes to the boys from this district who are overseas The Young People’s Society of the United church are holding .a pot luck supper in the basement of the United church on Monday evening, February 2nd. Admission to the supper, 35 and 15 cents. This is to be followed by a programme under the direction of the Bible Society. ' There Wfil be a lecture arid lantern slides by Rev. Denny Bright. ' . (2) & tenant is entitled to a renewal of his-lease unless the. Z landlord requires the premises for certain reasons named in-the Board’s Rental Orders and has given the tenant a written notice to vacate within the time and in the manner prescribed therein. If this notice to vacate is contested by the tenant, the landlord must secure a Court Order for possession. W. G. COCHRANE, B. A, Barrister, Solicitor, a Notary Phone 77 Exeter Residence Phone 74 Raymond Bannister and , of Forest, visited lastbettei’ make it a good one.” Miss Crane stared as Ransome continued: “Wish I’d smashed yotii‘ nos© when I was in your Office, Dick. Stop baiting me and tell me if you killed it,” Miss Edje’s hand crept up to her mouth, and she took a vicious bite out of a finger nail. She had a sudden frightened look on her drab face, and looked anxiously over tc the door, as if she wanted to scut­ tle through it. “Good boy! I’ll bet the Major had a stroke. ” Ransome’s face broke into a boyish grin. “That’s swell. ’I knew I could^ count on you. Remember our plans for the evening. Guess i'll call your sis­ ter, Selby.” Miss Edie was smiling, too, now All’s right with Ranny’s world.1. His voice froze her once more, _ “You whart? Already made the I arrangements with her- And say that* last again,” he demanded, in- creduously. “With Tam?” ' MIS’S , Edie got up determinedly, and measured the distance toward J the outer door with her small, gray I eyes, “So you’re taking Tam, are you!” he shouted. but I’m telling you now, Tain’s girl!” i Copies of all Rental Orders and Regulations of the ' Board and application forms for rental variations are available from any of the regional or sub-offices of the Wartime Prices and’Trade Board, and, in areas where such offices are not yet established, from, the Clerk of any County or District Court or local Rentals Committee. Todd squarely in the eye.. He could give him stare for stare. They hadn’t shared rooms at Emory for noth-! ing. Each knew the other would} give no quarter unless he chose to do so. .“As a matter of fact,I was ■ just trying to think of a way out of it when you came in.” “Yes, I can see that you were. Like Uncle Jobias, when ’ you sit} down to think of your troubles,) you 'jes nacherally falls asleep’!”) Dick grinned. “This Georgia sun’s enough to put .anyone to sleep, here.”Look out there!” I girl who served as his secretary Ransome crossed to the window, entered the office. “Bring me that obligingly. Along the square on new set of contracts; Miss Sue,” he the old green wooden benches, sat said. en­ due the “That’s O.K., Bijd;---- ---- my. ' *CHAPTER IH Ransome stared gloomily out VIOLATIONS of these orders are punishable by law and should be reported in writing to the Prices and Supply Representative Regional Office, Wartime Prices and Trade Board, at the nearest of any of the following cities: Vancouver, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, North Bay, London, Toronto, Brockville, Montreal, Quebec, Saint John, Halifax or Charlottetown. T 1------------———— —■—----------- --------- — , ..I, — Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S< '•DENTIST Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoon# Cyril DeMara Administrator of Housing Rentals Owen Lobley Administrator of Commercial Rentals Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.p.S.,D.p, S DENTAL SURGEON Offipe next to the Hydro Shop ,Main Street, Exeter Office J6w Telephones Res, 36J Closed Wednesday Afternoon^ Lisucd under the authority of THE WARTIME PRICES AND TRADE BOARD. Ottawa. Canada $ ARTHUR WEBER LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Phone 57-18 Dashwood R. R. No. 1. DASHWOOD a score or - so of men. With one accord they nodded their heads in the shade of the giant trees. In the heat now and then, a»horse tied to the racks whinnied out in the stillness. A clopping team pulled a creaking wagon along the street, the driver asleep in the sun, and the load of white cotton barely staying within it. Todd struck his fist on the ma­ hogany desk. Dick stared at him as the desk shook and the bottle of ink bounced in its container. “I te"’ you the whole damned place and all of* its people are asleep!” Todd crossed the room in giant strides. Ransome turned to the door and tell me hows it comes you? And we’ll celebrate Being Serious Dick burst out laughing. “Hon­ estly, I’d think you were playing the part of an ambitious young .Sena­ tor If I didn’t know you better.” ’• Todd sat down suddenly in the chair. “Have a seat,consulting •Sheridan.” “Thanks, Touch of' Pal.” “Cut it off your face and let’s get down to business. Trouble with Tahlah- neka is that we have all the rest* of our lives to accomplish things in, and there’s never any hurry. Therefore, we never get anything done,” Dick Sheridan could not fore­ bear one more good natured jibe. “I hear that’s the reason the bank is going under. All of the execu­ tives sleep at their posts.” The young banker rose to his feet, and Dick had the impression of a fleeting remembrance of Ranny with that expression on his face, when he smashed through * Dick grinned. “Nice hospitality there, Old Dick. Wipe that grin “Call me out, will tonight.” “Okey. Let’s get the girls and drive out to the Roistan.” “We’ll see,” Ran thought: Ta­ mar will not g<5. I guess I could ask Selby, Dick’s sister^ He glanc­ ed back at his friend, but Dick was already thumbing through - his pa­ pers. Ranny went from the room, but paused -for a long moment outside the office door. One things both­ ered him: and that was the sense of honor that was possessed by men like Knox Randolph, given his he would Now just found out that Was quantities, a new contract? Well, ’that was Sheridan’s worry. Let him attend to that little item. The important thing Was to get him to see the injustice of the orig­ inal plan. Other Slaps Ransome took out his large white handkerchief and mopped his wid^ forehead. His hand cheek that Tamar and he winced. It first time that Tam him, but somehow this was differ­ ent. This last slapping Was not over an argument as to Who had caught the most craw-dads out of the Chestatee, or who had last played the part of De Soto, the Spanish ex­ plorer, Ransome went down to his of­ fice, avoiding his father’s inquir­ ing look as he passed his desk. He of the window of his room at Stafford, the Todd estate. He neither saw the proud pea­ cock spread its multi-colored fea­ thers and go strutting across the line of his vision nor would he have had asked Tamar their dinner party. Dick’s good-natur- He had word to the Major that lease the' land to him, because the assayer had the richness of the ore taken out in such vast how could, he ask for touched the had slapped, was not the had slapped Feel Chilly • - - Start te Sneeze Nose Starts to Run Then, ebrnes the cold which, if hot attended tn immediately, shortly Works down into the bronchial tubes, and the cough starts. On the first sign of a bold or cough go to aify drug cotmtS and get d bottle of Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup. Ybtt Will find it to be A prompt pleasant and reliable remedy to help you get Ha of your trouble. cared if lie had. Dick Sheridan to go with him to Todd thought of ed round face, his soft brown eyes, and wondjered what effect they might have upon Tamar. He was to call for Dick and his sister, Selby, at Pinecrest in an hour, and then they would go by Shadwell for Tamar. » Ransome haa a vision of Tam’s face as she looked upon the driver of the car. What would she say? He decided to park carefully, so that She would not know that it was he until she was ready to get into it with her escort. ® Prepai*ing for the Party Tamar at Shadwell, hurried abouf With her dressing. She stopped once to go in and let her mother pull up the long zipper at the back of her white satin evening gown that encased her figure lovingly. “I know you’ll have a nice time with Richard, such fine Tamar could not Dick was _ . He had always been polite-to her at MiSS Lacey’S dancing class when they were small. But he had always been such a fat little boy! “And you’re going to have din­ ner and* dance at the Roistan? That should be' fun,” her mother went on. “This is such a lovely dress, Tamar. No one would guess that it’s not new.” Menidries leaned swiftly over the kissed the nearest pale You’re a sweet to tell me, I’m going mostly to hear The Sheridans are gentlemen,” was glad her mother see her wrinkle her nose, all right, she admitted. l“Yes, honey, If you will. I caught a whiff of baking ham a few minutes ago,” Tamar went out of the room to call Phoebe. Her mother’s throat caught, as she saw the slender fig­ ure bending over the old walnut banister. She was seeing Tamar in hbr little pink dress whizzing down to land in her father’s arms, back years and years ago. That ports were given by the following was when Knox Randolph had just " ' " decided to mine the Cricket Hill. She would always remember how her husband had looked that day. He came in at noon, white and haggard, dinner, insisted on into She hastily bedroom, chair, staring out of the window. Their Money Gone The bank Every cent I intended to put in that equip­ ment is gone'.” “But the RayburnS—-” she gasp­ ed. "They’re taking it hard, too. “Khox, this is terrible, for us, but think of all depositors.” “The Todds will profit Their bank will be the here from now on. is a smart man.” BRINSLEY Annual United Church Meeting The annual congregational meet­ ing of the Brinsley United church was held on Wednesday evening with 'the minister, Rev. Lawrence H. Turner, acting as chairman. .The financial and secretarial re- FRANK TAYLOR i ' LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTV Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed & EXETER P. O. or RING 188 / Phoebe had just nailed Knox had not eaten, but that she and Tamar go the cool dining-room, had swallowed her and hurried tip to their He sat in the leather food “It’s no use, Maris, closed its doors today. Not just the small from this, only one Ransome Todd (To be continued) A Political Bunker f “A platform is a mighty pOi’tant consideration,” said statesman. “Yes,” replied the other, party platform in politics is a___ deal like a bunker in golf. The rules require it, but you show your skill in avoiding it.” im- one “a good market for the post 48 years. Don’t experiment with a substitute and be disappointed—get "D& Wood’s”. Price 85c a bottlej the large family size, about 8 times as much, 60c. Look idf tfie trade mark US> Pine Trees/1 T, Milburn Co., Limited, Toronty, Ont. Tamar bed and cheek. ‘ mother. all that Dick has to say about the Cricket Hill. Dad would never tell his women folk just what hap­ pened,” * The 'faded eyes on the pillow brightened. “Did he sound awfully excited,* Tamar? I wonder why your father doesn’t come in?” “Oh, he’s probably sitting down this moment at the inn eating with the major, He ought to call. Shall I have Phoebe bring up your tray?” Board of Stewards, Mr. Earl Mor­ ley; missionary and maintenance,, Mr. J. L. Amos; Women’s Associa­ tion, Mirs. Wesley Morley; Women’s. Missionary Society, Mrs. Jim Treve­ thick; Sunday School, Mrs. J. L. Amos; Mission Circle, Mrs. Davii Morley; Marr’s . Hill cemetery board, Mr. ,G. Lee; flower fund, Mrs. Earl Morley., The report of the session was given by the min­ ister, there being two baptisms, one Eleven the faith marriage and^ two deaths, members were • received into church, nine by profession of and two by letter. • The place: Morley George ley; > missionary and committee, treasurer, John Morley, Walter Hodgson, J. H. Amos; M'arr’s Hill, cemetery J. Neil, J. H. Amos; organist, Mrs. F. Fenton; choir leader and as­ sistant, Mrs. Dan Dewis and Mrs. Craven; re4eleclted ushers, Abeel Lee, Owen Amos, David Morleys Ro­ land Neil, Gordon Morley, Elmei* Lewis. Mr. Jack Trevethick was elected as a Steward to fill the va­ cancy occasioned by the absence of Mr. Martin Watson With the armed forces. The congregation tendered the treasurer, Mr. Earl Morley, and the mihistei’ and his wife a vote of thanks for their efficient services during 1941. The meeting adjourn­ ed and a social time was spent. elections took , John stewards, David Mor- maintenance J, L. Amos; Morjey, G. re-elected to board, Fred SWEtT OWRAI. I I r'Xyt ^EVJPRM IN WHICH TOBACCO CAN BE SMOKED/* WM. H. SMITH LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex Special training assures you of your property’s true ^-alue on sale day. Graduate of American Auction College Terms Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed Crediton P. O. or Phone 43-2 ZION following Re-elected as elders, and J. H. Amos; Hodgson and Art Hern spent the week-end in London. The Farm Forum was held on Monday night at Zion School. Mrs. E. Hern and Hazel spent Tuesday last With Mrs. H. Kyle in Exeter. The Community Club will be held in ’'Zion School on Friday evening, January 30, at 8 pan. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hern and Haz­ el spent Sunday evening with . Mjr. and Mrs. Orville Roger. Mrs. Everard Miller and Fred­ die visited On Friday with Mr. and Mrs, Howard Kerslake, of Exeter. Mjr. and Mrs. James Earl and Marjorie spent Wednesday even-, ing with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cahn. M1‘S. 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