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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-04-16, Page 2Thursday, April 16th, 1942 I THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE • Serial Story All Taking His Leave Ransom® stood up and held out his hand.“ “I really should be going. I’m afraid that father will cast me out for heing gone so long. Miss Edie is probably still sitting on the ■edge of her chair with pad and pen­ cil in hand because I’d just started a letter when—■—” he broke off. He had started to say when he saw, Tamar run down the stairs from Dr. Forrester’s office, “Miss Edie is certainly a faithful soul,” Tamar helped him out. She reminded her always of a frighten­ ed rabbit, just ready to scuttle for .eOyer, under the blueberry vines on Cricket Hill. “Don’t come down,” Ransome said as Tamar made a motion to fol­ low him. '“Wait a minute, Mistuh Ranny,” Phoebe’s voice came from the stairs, something to o W ——- ANNE TEDLOCK BROOKS Down in the kitchen hall they caught the muffled sobs of someone and Dennard Forrester guessed that they came from Aristotle. The whole place was silently waiting as though time were suspended. The Hush of Death The Exeter Times-Advocate Established 1873 and 1387 At Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday saorninS SUBSCRIPTION—$2.00 per year 1B advanceRATES—Farm or Real Estate fox »ale 50c, each Insertion for flrat four insertions. 25c. each subica- quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, .0» Found. XQe. per line pf six word®. Reading notices, 10c. per line, Card Of Thanks 50c, Legal ad­ vertising 1? and 8c. per lipe. la Memoriae, with ope verse 50o. extra verses, 25c. each. Member pf The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association HAY COUNCIL The regular monthly meeting of the Council of the Township of Hny was held at the town hall, Zurich, on Monday, April 6th, with all mem-j bers present. After disposing of the communications the following resolutions were passed; That Monteith & Monteith, char­ tered accountants, Stratford, be ap^ pointed auditors of the Township of Hay, to hold office at the. plea­ sure of the Township- That Bydaw providing for the im­ provement of the McDonald Muni­ cipal Drain be read first and second time, that by-laws be printed and served and that Court of Revision to consider appeals be held at town hall, Zurich, on Monday, May 4th, 1942, at three o’clock, That the purchase of a small car­ load of telephone poles be made and is hereby recommended by the Coun­ cil. That authority he given to pur­ chase materials needed in construc­ ting telephone circuit from Dash­ wood Central to the Grand Bend Emergency Landing Field. That 1941 Collector’s Roll -be re­ turned by the ;tax -collector and that the tax collector be paid his salary. All 1941 tax arrears to be return­ ed to county treasurer as provided by law. That accounts covering payments on Township Roads, Hay Telephone Relief and general accounts be pas­ sed as pei’ vouchers: Township Rpads—C. L. Smith, a,dr vertising acct., $2.85; Times-Advo- cate, Exeter, advertising acct., $3.00; M. G. Deitz, gas, oil, labor, $5'8.55; pay list labor, $28,20; Do­ minion Road Machinery Co., repairs, $19.01; F. C. Kalbfleisch, lumber, $8.45; W. F. Jennison, snow re­ moval, $13.75. Hay' Telephone—Bell Co., tolls, $138.24; Hobbs Hardware Co., creosote, $34.50; H. G. Hess, salary, $175.00; H. G. Hess, extras, $69.10; A. F. Hess, three mos. salary, $87.50; E. R. Guenther, cartage, $1.70; Northern Electric Co., sup­ plies, $57.60; T. H. Hoffman, sal­ ary, $183.33; T. H. Hoffman, ex­ tras, $24.76; F. O. Kalbfleisch, lumber, $12.53. General and Relief—JC. L. Smith, printing, $88.50; A. F. Hess, 3 mos. salary, $90.0'0; W. S. Johnston, col­ lector’s salary, $100; C. Shannon, relief, $15.00; W. H. Edighoffer, postage, $7.90; H. G. Hess, account hall, $5.70; J. Suplat, relief, $10.00. The Council adjourned to meet again on Monday, May 4'th, at 1.30 o’clock in the afternoon. A. F. Hess, Twp. Clerk TjRinjonws Rub Minard's generously into them, and get the blessed relief that this great rubbing liniment has been bring­ ing to people for over 60 years. For all sprains, twists, aches and soreness of muscle or joints; for colds and ordinary sore $Rat; for dandruff and skin disorders, Minard’s is excellent, y-a®.. Get a bottle today. U4R ARD’S ^LINIMENT Miss Edie and the doctor climbed the stair^ softly, Phoebe came shuffling' brokenly from a nearby bedroom, her kinky head bowed with grief. Miss Edie stood outside Maris’ room while the doctor turned the knob of the door, It seemed that in that one small gesture lay a life­ time of devotion and love beset by dread and helplessness. Phoebe shook her head while the tears streamed- “It won’t be long Miss Edie. Ah knows." Like a mother hen startled out Of her customary calm, Miss Edie went back down to the telephone. She had some one Stafford, Ransome ed yet. She called his trembling so that her voice shook. Ranny’s voice sounded impatient. She could picture him with his hat on, ready to leave. “Ranny, this is Miss Edie.” She could hear the startled sound of his exclamation, “Yes?” “Ranny, I don’t want to upset you.” She had never called Ran­ some Todd in all of the years that she had worked for him or his fa­ ther. “I thought you’d like to know, though. Mi’S. Randolph is not so well. I’m at Shadwell with Dr. Forrester,” Ranny’s hoarse voice rasped: “I’ll be there in ten minutes.” Miss Edie crept up the stairs once more. She must find Tamar at once. A wild thought assailed her. Perhaps they were wrong. Den­ nard Forrester could (perform mir­ acles, Miss Edie prayed silently, let him help 189Q had to say about the Georgia First National’s business.” Miss Edie thought afterward that she had never seen Mr, Ranny so mad. If old Mr. Forbes would take Iris white whiskers and his beetling brows to Miami for the winter, Ranny shouted' toward the end of their hour, the bank would do a lot more business this year. “Oh, but Mr. Ranny, he intends to stay right here on the job. said so. Very emphatically.11 “Emphatically'? he ever said emphatic?” “Weil—no. him a little money tor the amalgamation mill at the 'Cricket Hill,” The words brought back to Ran­ some vividly that he must get in touch with Knox Randolph at once, He called Shadwell’s number, and was glad that Knox answered. Ran­ ny didn’t want to go to Shadwell tonight—and run into Christopher Sande, so he asked Mr. Randolph to come to his home, Stafford. Edie’s Love Thwarted Time to Think Tamar climbed the stairs slowly. She didn’t go into Mavis’ room im­ mediately, but on into her own. She sank down on the floor and looked out of the wide window at the river. It sparkled and. glit­ tered with the light of thousands of diamonds cast upon the water by the sunlight. Three months a m°ve peaceful than Shadwell, her breast rose her mother­ throat, not cry, there must be no tell-tale tear stains, She rose in determination and stripped off the silk skirt and the jodhpurs, standing in brief silken “skimps”. She took from her closet a red-striped housecoat and hurried into the bathroom. How did Ransome handle the situation at the she asked herself. As Ransome drove swiftly into Tahlahneka, he tried to upon the problem at the calmly and analytically, the first step to carry out? He determined to talk with Knox Randolph as soon as possible. ‘Knox would be at the mine until 5.3'0. Ranny didn’t like to call the office. The telephone call might be over­ heard, so he could make an ap­ pointment for tonight only after Mr. Randolph had returned to Shadwell. Ranny glanced at his watch- It was after 4. The bank would al­ ready he closed and 'he would have to let himself in at the side door. He drove into the town. Affection for Tahlahneka swept over him.. What a town; he told himself; the only one in the-world of its kind. Sleepy little place in the heat of the noontime, still slumbering peacefully in the late afternoon. He had passed fields of cotton and tobacco which were ! filled with activity. Activity which ago there was not place in the world Now, the pain in suffocatingly, now a sob caught her She bit her lips. She could Ah's bringin’ you wet yo' whistle.” Ranny laughed, life, Phoebe! Good it’s not potent.” “No suh! gen’man -lak’ you, Mistuh Jes’ a lil drap in some ale.” “Ugh!” grimaced Tamar. “Tha’s all right fo’ you, But Mistuh Ranny laks his ale wahmed up a bit wif a lil whisky.” Phoebe set the clinking glasses down and poured the liquid over the ice. “Mums?” ‘‘Thanks, not now, Tamar.” She would wait until before dinner and have just a little one with Knox, who liked to bring her a glass to sip slowly while he talked to her, Ransome handed his glass back and said, “Guess I will let you see me to the door, Miss Randolph.” “Very well, Mr. Todd,” Tamar rose obediently. “Thanks for the drink, Phoebe. And I’ll see you again soon, Mums.” j Phoebe is Suspicious The two women, the faithful col­ ored servant and the frail invalid, heard their voices still banteringly gay, on the stairs. Their eyes left the .door and turned to meet guiltily. “What’s mattuh wif' dem two younguns?” Phoebe demanded belligerently. “I wish I knew,” Maris Ran­ dolph answered helplessly. “They did their best to act normally. In fact, they overdid it, and that’s, how | longed to Fetten. I guessed.” “Yassum. was bein’ nach’l, an’ kuowed it. me wif dat sum, Miz Maris, trouble again!” Phoebe picked up the tray and hurried down the stairs. Maybe she could get down in time to see Ranny. leave. A sudden suspicion shot through Phoebe. Maybe they had seen that Miz Maris wasn’t quite as well as usual. Maybe that ’ was it. gaeiously. Ransome said softly at the door: “Now remember and don’t men­ tion anything yet to anybody. I’m going to see your father myself, but I thought perhaps I’d try to , keep it from him that heard that conversation Chestatee. He "would sick over you, Tamar.” “All right, Ranny. know best.’ “Light of my girl! I hope intend to mine He He would. Has anything that wasn’t Although I thought reluctant to lend the on the line at had not arriy- office number, Not too potent foh a Ranny. ginguh back think mine, What was Honey, ginguh I’m CELEBRATE SIXTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Professional Cards rolled the money into his father’s bank’s tills. A breeze had blown up unexpectedly as he neared the square, and the 'old trees around the courthouse swayed gossiply to­ ward one another. The Tell-Tale Car Again Ranny parked his car in its customed place and found that conveyance next to his was familiar old spring wagon that I longed to Felten. Two cars flown, j he saw the limousine tl^at belonged Ah could tell dat dey | to Major Towne. Miss Edie had gone back into her little office, and was now pinning on her sailor hat. Ransome, with his keen eye for detail, saw how it became her. “Good night, Miss Edie, sorry that you had an unpleasant day.” How could she tell him that it really wasn’t an unpleasant .day— not any day when she could have a few minutes with Dr. Forrester. Miss Edie let herself out the door and walked sedately past the lib­ rary. One of those architectural temples built by Mr. Carnegie. The white columned building sheltered the one person in the world who dominated Miss Edie’s dislike. She - was .the woman who had kept Edie from marrying Dr. Forrester. Florrie Patterson had been .an unusually pretty girl. Too pretty for her own good, in those days, Miss Edie told herself. She had come back from the seminary and hurled herself rester, who had practice. Miss Edie, with en young Dr. Forrester1 back his ring after a year of agonizing suspense. She didn’t want to 'marry a man who couldn’t seem to make up his niin$. A happy event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Siebert, pf Zurich, the occasion be­ ing the celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Siebert were married in Kansas by the late Rev. J. Roe, and to them were born 10 children; Mrs. W. Major, Toronto; Nora, of Lansing, Mich.; Edgar R„ of Detroit; Mrs. C. Hoffman, Galt; William A., Zur­ ich, and Frank, of Detroit. Albert was drowned at St, Joseph in 1939 and Vera died in February, 1939. Two children died in infancy. Their 10 - grandchildren and one great­ grandchild were present, as well as their children and friends. Mr, Siebert was born in Hamburg, later operating a eral store help Maris, Please, let him Maris. (To be continued) at Dennard For- just started his dignity, had giv- ae- the the be- No One Has Love jes’ twice again as dats how come ah Mistuh Ranny stopped look in his eyes. Yes- dem kids is in She shook her head sa- fice. you’d over- there at the be worried Maybe you Exacting a Promise “And you’ll promise me that you won’t, go to the Cricket Hill any more without your father?” “Well, that’s a big promise, Ran­ ny. I nearly always go over :there on Thursday afternoon late, and bring Christopher here for dinner,” “What’s are idea? Can’t he drive his own car? Give him an excuse, just any of them-—tell him you dont like to leave your mother in the late afternoon.” “All right, Bossy. I won’t go over to the Cricket Hill alone again, Does that satisfy you?” “Well, it comes as hear satisfac- he smiled at He wanted to say that for complete satisfaction she must not even see Christopher again. It. was the Major’s car that he passed on the highway, Ransome told himself, but .he di'dn’t want Tamar to know it. Why would the Major’s car be turned in the direction toward the old mill on Whiffle Creek, even though it was still on the highway when they passed it? Ranny walked up to the side door of the bank .and let himself in with his pass key. It certainly was an odd time to be getting back to his of- Miss Edie had probably given him up and finished the let­ ters herself. Ranny guiltily poked his head in at his office. Miss Edie was faith­ fully founding away at hei’ type­ writer. “Oh!” she started. “Oh, Mr. Ran­ some, your father has been trying to reach you. The directors’ meet­ ing—did you forget it?” Ranny looked like a little boy who had been severely repri­ manded—although he knew he just barely managed to assume that ex­ pression. “Honestly, I was so busy that it left my mind completely. But then, they didn't miss me, I’m sure. Old Panty-Waist managed without me, and was glad Chance, I’ll bet!” The next ten years of their lives wore the three of them to. a fine thread of disillusionment. For Flor­ rie really loved Dr. Forrester by this time, and he was hopelessly in love with Miss Edie, who scorned him, although she wept her heart out for him. , Miss Florrie became the head librarian; Miss Edie, the secretary for Ransome Todd’is jfather. and latei* for Ranny; and Dr, Forrester remained a bachelor to whom every­ one carried his ills, both physical and mental, ' Miss Edie always held her head a trifle higher, her heart in abey­ ance, as she walked stiffly past Mr. Carnegie’s shrine. Tonight she heard Florrie Patterson’s voice just inside the door, speaking to one of her assistants. “Now, Rosalie, if you can't remember to file tthose correctly in the index, I'll have to let you’go—” Miss Edie relaxed a little and strolled down the shady side of the street to her room at the inn. Above all she craved privacy. Just as she turned the corner, she heard the gate slam at the white cottage Dennard Forrester occupied. “Edwina,” ears masterfully, in the car You're .well.” Miss rifled Oh, sob. SMITH—JARROTT NUPTIALS The home of Mr, and Mrs. John Jarrott, Kippen was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, April 4th at 12 o’clock noon when their only daughter Gladys Mae Eliza-i beth became the bride of Edgar ( Hugh Smith only son of Mr. and; Mrs. H. .Smith, of Varna. The cere- I mony was performed before a pret-! tily decorated arch of cedar and> roses by Rev. A. M. Grant. Given i in marriage by her father, the bride | chose a becoming floor length gown | of pale green net with taffeta in-1 serts in the skirt and taffeta belero. i Her headdress was a band of orange blossoms. The bride’s bouquet was a sheaf of Ophelia roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Mae Smith, of VAr-. na, sister of the groom, chose a floor | length gown of pink frosted organza j and carried a sheaf of white carna-j tion and maiden hair fern. Pte. t Clayton Campbell, of Seaforth, was' the best man. The wedding march was played by Miss Audrey Gobh- rane, of Seaforth, orations were in color schemes of pink and white. centered with the wedding cake and' pink and white candles and vases of { pinkj snapdragons. Those serving j were Misses, Edna Dayman, of Lon-1 don, Wanda Baker of Clinton, Irma Ferguson of Kippen and (Mrs. K. Colborne assisted by Mrs. W. Meilis and Miss J. Ivison of Kippen. The bride’s mother, Mrs. Jarrott, receiv­ ed in a navy sheer dress with a cor­ sage of pink carnations. The J grooms gift to the bride was a gold. to the bridesmaid silver to the New gen­ in Kansas, Creditpn, Plattsville and Dashwood before moving to Zurich, where he served as postmaster until his retirement from active duty. He also served as court clerk for a number years. He is in his 83rd year. Mrs. Siebert, the former Anna Kolb, was born in Kitchener, and in her 76th year. of L. is —s A MODERN . . , Monthly Kates TORONTO 2> Hot©! Wtiverloy Smzhma Ave. at Collxok St. RATES SINGLE DOUBLE . $2M to 96.00 Sptjcial Weekly The house dec- QUIET ... WELL CONDUCTED . . . CONVENIENTLY LOCATED HOTEL . . . , Close to Parliament Buildings, University of Toronto,.Maple Leaf Gardens,. Fashionable Shopping District, Wholesale Houses, Theatres, Churches of Every Denomination. A. M. Powell, President of the tlon as I can get,” her. He Affairs at the Bank Miss Edie muffled her spinsterishly. I You Mr. the said your principles ’he glared at me, and twice he said: “Did you take that* down, Miss Edie?’ I feel as though I've been through a—a— wringer,” “I’m sorry, Miss Edie, to let you take the punishment without me. giggle, Ranny! things. “Oh, Mr. do say the funniest Forbes insisted that I sit in on meeting, and every time he anything that was opposite to opened his car door and waved his j But I’ll bet it was pleasanter than hand to her. ' if rd been here. Let’s see whatI To Those Convalescing - After Severe Illness After many severe illnesses of serious operations the patient; is very often left in an extremely weak, nervous, run-down condition. To all those convalescents who need some kind Or A tdfiid to stimulate add build up the weakened his voice reached her “I need you. Get without any backtalk. going out with me to Shad- system, we would recommend Milburn^ Health and Nerve Pilla to assist them back to health—happiness again. , These pills help supply elements necessary to assist the convalescent Iri bringing back bodily strength and vigoiir. e Price 50c a box, 65 pills, at all drug counters. Look fpi* our registered trade mark a “Red Heart” on the package. Tfa6 T. Milburn ©y., Limited, Toronto, Ont. Edie’s steps stopped in bar­ surprise. “Mrs, Randolph? Dennard!” , Her voice was a she and and car Rush to Maids “Knox just called, I’m afraid I’ll be too late.” He opened his car door and seated her quickly. It was the fastest ride that Miss Edie had ever experienced. She watched the speedometer arrow mount in fascination. Guiltily, wished that they could go on on together. They went over the last hill Dr. Forrester slowed down the to make the turn into the lane nip to the big white house. The flock of guineas which ever seemed to haunt that lane, fled In wild confu­ sion, then stood clacking as though to prove their indifference. Miss Edie’s heart was beating slowly and painfully. She glanced at Dennard’s face, it was etched with the lines of suffering that she Knew he had been silently enduring. As he stopped the car Miss Edie put; her hand on his. She said nothing, He reached over and clashed it for a second with his other. They hurried into the house. GLADMAN & STANBURY (F, W. Gladman) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, &c Money to Loan, Investments Mad® Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults toy use of out Clients without charge EXETER and HE NS ALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office: Carling Block, Main Strec*. EXETER, ONT. W. G. COCHRANE, B. A. Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Phone 77 t Exeter Residence Phone 74 Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST Office: Morley Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoon* Dr.;H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,fa.D.S DENTAL SURGEON Office next to the Hydro Shop Main Street, Exeter Office 36w Telephones Rea. 3«j Closed Wednesday Afternoon* Thp fog was very thick and the chief officer of the trhmp steamer was peering over the side of the bridge. Suddenly he saw. a man leaning over a rail only a few yards away. ’“You confound .fool,” he roared. “What on earth do< you think you are doing? ship has the Out of the , voice. “ThisI This is a lighthouse. 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 Don’t you know my. right of way?” gloam came a sardonic ain’t no ship, captain. The bridal table Play this “hunch” ■ FB JI - - IF you ; M 1J n £ would I VPROFIT in.......■ ■ FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Price* Reasonable anrl 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. Graduate of American Auction College Terms Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed Creditor p. Q., or phone 43-2 locket, to the bridesmaid salt and pepper shakers, groomsman a Waterman’s Pen and pencil set, to the pianist a silver bon bon dish. groom left on a motor trip for Lon­ don, Wallaceburg and Chatham. The bride wore a tailored teal suit with matching accessories. On their return they will Reside in Guelph. Guests were present from Cornwall, Niagara on the Lake, Guelph, London, Clinton, Varna, Seaforth, Brucefield, Hensail and Hillsgreen. Later the bride and WHALEN (Too late for last week) and Mrs. Wm. iMorley return-(Mr. ed home on Monday from Detroit where they spent several days with relatives. Mr. Ernest Foster lost a* Valuable horse on Friday. ’ Mr. Bill Ashton, of London, spent the holiday with friends in the com­ munity. Mrs. Geo. Mordlln, Fred, of London visitors with Mr. son. Mr. and Mrs. bara, of London, were Sunday visi­ tors of Mr, and Mrs, E. Foster. Miss Shirley Squire visited with her friend, jean Morley, on Sunday. Gordon and Twp., were Sunday and Mrs, Geo, Mill- Robinson and Bar- Rufus was proudly sporting a new shirt, when a. friend asked: “How many yards do it take to make a shift like flat one, Rufus?” “Well, sub,” replied Rufus, “Ah got two shirts like this out'n one yard last night,” ♦ USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL HERE INSURANCE COMPANY ADVERTISE! Mr. Merchant . . . it’s your one best bet to “step up” business in 1942. Talk to people “in print” . . . tell them what you have to sell . . . what you can offer them in the way of economies . . . arid give them “reasons why” it will pay them to trade with you. If your offers have any merit at all, you will get immediate, PRO­ FITABLE response. GASOLINE IS NOW RATIONED. There won’t be so much travelling* out of town for little excuse. 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BEAVERS .... ^Exeter GLADMAN ■& STANBURY ' Solicitors, Exeter ffuuummwpga A Substitute The story is told of a Scotch far­ mer whose wife had, after many years, outgrown her spectacles and had to hold her reading matter at arm's length in order to see the print. One niglit, she Was having a particularly hard time reading the newspaper though she was hold­ in it out as,far as possible. “Jock,” she exclaimed, wish the next time you go you’de buy me a "different specs,” “Hugh,” said Jack, ever ,of expenses, ”■ different specs- “I do to town pair of mindfut wliat you need ain’t —It's longer arms.” X