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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-09-17, Page 2Professional Cards CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, *©• LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, Main Stree*, EXETER, ONT. Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST Office: Morley Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoon J3> THE EXETER TIMES-AOVOCATE, WUfcSPAY MORNING* SEPTEMEER IP4? Published every TUhrfiiduy saoTnimi Send Him ■j ! The Merciful Thing ' CHAPTER XVI ARTHUR WEBER Doc the filly. That’s , the Verdict FRANK TAYLOR I took over to the Rusty to the She is delighted to find sorry, Rusty—terribly Anne was close behind Burgess, who apparently nipping some more since left him, was still in control of his senses and his professional skill un­ dimmed, was .kneeling in the straw beside him. had been Anne had. Jagged Bone Showing animal’s leg was swollen now jagged bone showed through bone was set- discovered a new sort of work perfect- Unnoticed by the others, Walton had returned to the stable and had been standing back of them at the door while Burgess was talking. satisfied in his own there’s ‘no chance to looked around. "Tough for Rusty,” he commented, to his feet. “This wilV just • Serial Story ‘Man in her heart’ Anne Laurie, reared at race tracks by her lovable father* TIM LAURIE, left the track at 15 to join her maiden aunt who disap­ proved of the life she was leading. Now a commercial artist, she has returned to the track because her father is ill. She disjikes RUSTY WAITON, whose stable is next to hers on “poverty row”, and dis­ trusts SID SHORE* who is operat­ ing her stable of four horses, Mister Found, Countess Q, Moon Jade and Kokoa. her old friend, DOC BURGESS. CE- FHUS LINCOLN is their aged Negro stable boy, Countess Q wins a race, paying Anne’s bet of §100 off M §1,190, Rusty tells her the race was crooked. When’ she gets to the bottom of the deal she discharges Shore and starts for the steward’s office to return the money. Rusty tries to head her off. Unable to dissuade Anne, Rusty, admiring her spunk, goes with her. The steward questions the jockeys. He finds* that the race was crooked and Anne returns the money. Anne is im­ pressed by Pat Barnes, reporter, who asks her for a date. Unable to find a reliable trainer, she decides to carry op, with the aid of Doc Burgess. Anne takes Kokoa out to warm him up around the track, and finding Brenda Van Evers (clad in formal) in trouble on her horse, sets out to the rescue, Anne saves the girl and Brenda, grateful, offers to bny Mpon Jade for §10,000. Anne re­ fuses, offers Kokoa but Brenda doesn’t want him. She invites Anne to her home for a party. Pat Barnes takes Anne to the magnificent home She leaves early and arrives at the track at dawn to find Doc working over Rusty’s horse, Red Cloud, who broke his ankle against the stall during the night. Unable to reach Rusty by phone, she drives Van Evers’ where she finds still at the party. He returns stable with Anne. Now Read On imp, and I know she’d busted some­ thin', so I runs for the Doc. I knew I'd probably find him at Joe's joint.” “How bad is it* Doc?” “A compound fracture of the can­ non bone.” “Oh, Lord, that’s had. There's nothing we can do* is there?” “I‘d give my right arm if it would help, Rusty, you know that, but there’s nothing that can be done. A simple fracture might be treated. We might at least save her for the stud, but there’s noth­ ing I or anybody else can do with a compound fracture,” Rusty turned away, and , Anne, seeing the look of despondency and grief on his face stepped back out of the way while he walked outside. She stood for several minutes listen- she heard him pacing up anding as i down. Doc break getting about wreck him.” “Isn’t there any possible way to patch Red Cloud up?" Anne asked. “I’ve heard about putting a horse in a swing to keep it off the ground while the ting. Some dentist method of making a a cast that’s said to ly.” “Sure, I’ve worked that stunt my­ self a couple of times,” Burgess said, “but it won’t do any good in this case. A simple break will some­ times heal if you’re able to keep a horse’s foot off the ground. “There’s a couple of nags still running .around this part of the country that have survived broken legs, but they weren’t compound fractures. It’s hopeless. Nothing to do but destroy her. I knew that when I first took a look at her leg, but I didn’t want to do anything without Rusty’s okay. It’s his horse and I wanted him to be mind that save here.” Unnoticed UAek. Even when he could ill af­ ford such extravagance. He had held onto horses which had long outlasted their usefulness because he was fond of them and the girl knew that her father had never disposed of a horse which was no longer fit tor racing unless he was certain that it would have a good home and wouldn’t be abused, Rusty, she sensed, was cut from the same pattern as Tim. He lov­ ed horses as her father did. The only time she ever had seen him really angry was one day when a trainer in a. nearby stable beat a horse that was a bit fractious, Rusty and the man would have come to blows if bystanders hadn’t intervened and he had administer­ ed such a tongue-lashing to the trainer that she hadn’t seen any mistreatment in the whole neigh­ borhood since. 'Thfc Baxter TwwAdviPCate. 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The pain in Rusty’s face was almost more than he could stand. The young trainer dropped on the straw beside the suffering animal and put an arm about her neck. “Poor old girl,” he whispered. “Why did this have to happen .to you? You’ve been such a swell little horse and we were going to win the big race, you and I. Now, I’m afraid we’ll never make it.” Anne wept unashamedly as she "looked down at Rusty and the .horse which tried to nuzzle its mas­ ter’s arm. This was a new side to Rusty that she’d never seen—a sen­ timental deeply. That between there was no denying and animal could weep, Anne have sworn there were tears Cloud’s eyes, were wet. and shiny. “What happened?” Rusty ally asked. Burgess said he had been at Joe’s Oasis about half a down the road from the track, Tom Peters, Rusty’s stable boy, running for him. “I just had time to grab a bottle —thought I might need it for an emergency,. and run back with the kid,” he explained. “So that’s the verdict, is it Doc?” he asked quietly. "Yep. I’m terribly sorry but there’s nothing else to be done. You’ve been around long enough to know that I’m not giving you the wrong dope.” Rusty nodded, sadly. "Want me to do the job?” gess asked. “Or we can ge track steward. He ought 1 around here by now.” "No thanks, Doc. be done—I’ll do it myself.” He sent the boy for the steward’s horse truck. She knew how hard it must be for him to do what he was going to do. To Rusty it was almost like having to put a bullet in the head of a human being to destroy Red Cloud. But it was the only merci­ ful thing to do. The animal was in terrible pain, there was nothing that could be done to alleviate it, and she would be better off, out of her misery. It would be more cruel and brutal not to give her the release from pain she wanted. 2 Standing by the stall door, while these thoughts were racing through her mind, Anne was listening tense­ ly. It was nearly five minutes be­ fore she heard the sound of a dis­ tant shot which told her that Rusty had performed his last act of mercy for the suffering filly. The sound seemed to release her pent-up emotions and she burst in­ to uncontrolled "sobs. Doc Burgess fished a bandana from his hip pocket and blew a tremendous blast. “Darned night air always brings on my hay fever,” he grumbled. He pulled out his bottle, drained it to the last drop, glanced at weeping girl for a moment, then shuffled away. Anne had herself pretty well dei* control by the time Rusty although her eyes were with red. 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Join the ranks of many who send their boys The Exeter Times-Advocate Just Like a Letter From Home - _.— ■ 1 „___ _ ,------h .... . •/ side that touched her there was a close the man and the bond horse, if an would in At any rate, Red they Bur- the ) be If it has to Comfortable Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.D, S DENTAL SURGEON Office next to the Hydro Shop - Main Street, Exeter Office 3 6w Telephones Rea.z86> Closed WednestJaj; Afternoons LICENSED AULTlOiVEEB For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY PRICES REASONABLE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED : Phone S7-18 Dashwood R. R. No. 1, DASHWOOD fi|n- down mile when came “Might as well .make it as com­ fortable for the girl as we can,” said. “It would be ful for her to walk The boy was back ard and the truck in and with the help of several stable hands they got Red Cloud into the trailer. „ After borrowing the watchman’s gun, Rusty, his face so white that his freckles stood out like dabs of iodine, climbed into the driver's seat and started the motor. In a minute the conveyance had disappeared from the stable area, and a short time later even the noise of the grinding gears couldn’t be heard. Anne felt unutterably sad as she stood by the stable door with the old veterinary beside her. To a real horse lover, it is always a shock when a high-bred animal suffers ah accident. Closely assoc­ iated with thoroughbreds, they come to regard personalities as he terribly pain- on that leg.” with the stew- a few minutes, thoroughbreds, them as much as humans.B TimOld Side of the Stall “The boy said he’d heard Red Cloud moving around restlessly, and had gone in to quiet her when she suddenly lashed out with her hind legs against the side of the stall.” “That's right, Mr. Walton,” the youngster, who had been standing by, broke in. “I heard somethin’ who looked objectively, upon as a often about half turned, rimmed put out arm. “I’-m ry. I know how much you thought of Red Cloud and how much this means to you.’,’ Still pale and a bit shaken, Rus­ ty took the gun from hisk pocket and handed it to the watchman with a curt word of thanks. “Anyway, this has made up my mind for me,” he said_to the girl. “What do you mean?” Anne asked. Accept Van? Evers’ Offer “I’m going to be Alfred Van 1 Evers’ hired iman. I’m going to ac-! cept his offei’ to train his string of | horses.” | CHAPTER XVII LICENSED AUCTIONEER For. Huron and Middlesex •FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER P. O. or RING 188 “Four. But I'm in the market for more, nags.” Anne showed “Anything wrong Count demanded. “Why—why, no, not that I know of. I thought Ricco and his horses were barred from the track for good after the crooked stunt he" and sid Shore pulled.” “How do you know it was Crook­ ed? All you had was suspicion, and you went off half-cocked and made a lot of wild talk. A racetrack’s no place for Girl Scouts, anyway.” “It’s no place for crooks, either, Mister ■— er — Count,” Anne ans­ wered angrily, and turned to walk away. he d work as hard to land Sky Writ­ er in the winner’s circle as he would his own filly it Red Cloud had lived. Regardless of his other qualities, she had come to realize that Doc Burgess was not exaggerating when he said Rusty was strictly “Who’s moved in?” she Cephus. "Ah was talkin’ to one boys, an’ he says he’s a . Count. Got half a do^enI but Ah don’ know wheali he comes * frum. Ah neveh heerd o’ him.”I Anne strolled across to see if j the new owner were around. Might i as well be friendly, if he were go- • ing to be a neighbor. I looking emerged from the tack room at the end of the stable and walked to­ ward her. “Looking for someone, Miss?” he asked. > Anne turned. "I’m Anne Laurie,” she said. “I have the adjoining stables, and I was looking for Mr.. Count. I un­ derstand he’s my new neighbor. Do yon know him?” i honest, asked o’ his Mistah hosses, She was idly about, when a man Tony Ricco’s was startled, it. and her face with that?” Kyle vis- and Mrs. Kerslake with Mr. On the advice of Cephus, Anne didn’t work her horses after Rus­ ty’s staggering loss, although that had nothing to do with it. “They’re in pretty good shape, Miz Anne,” the aged darky said, “an’ you don’ wanna overdo. Jest lemme walk ’em round today ’bout an hour each, an’ that’ll keep ’em fit.”- So she left Moon Jade, Kokoa and Countess Q. in his care, and went home. After all the excite­ ment of the night and the early morning she was certain she couldn’t sleep, but she went to bed anyway and almost instantly drop­ ped into a state of Unconsciousness from which she didn’t awaken until late in the afternoon. When she arrived back at the stables, Cephus already had bedded her animals down for the night and reported they were in excellent con­ dition. “One good - race jest about a week befoah the big one, an’ Moon Jade’ll be ready to fly,” was opinion. Rusty Moved Out (To be Continued) ZION Mr. and Mrs. Myron Culbert, Mer­ ton and Earl and Mrs. H. ited on Sunday with Mr. Ross Hern. Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Dorothy spent Sunday and Mrs. James Earl. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hern, Monris and Hazel visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hector Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Everard ■ Skinner and family, visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Brock. Mr. and Mrs. E. Hern spent sev­ eral. days last week at Bright’s Grove, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Parkinson, of London. The following are the Red Cross articles sent from Zion unit in the last packing: 1 turtleneck sweater, 1 V-neck sweater, 2 pairs of gloves, 1 pair seamen’s socks, 4 aero caps, 2 alternative caps, • 1 kirt, 1 pair of knickers, 1 blouse, 3 sheets, 2 quilts. 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 Crediton P. O. or Phone 48-2 USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ont< President ........... JOHN McGRATH Dublin, Ont. • af- Dick Count him, “I’m his I hismoved new neigh- ’bout noon feeling in Even old Tim, racing entirely means of making a living, had become sentimental horses he owned. Anne could remember a dozen occasions when some favor­ ite animal waS claimed from him in a selling race, he had paid a pre­ mium to the new owner to get it Do You Suffer - From Headaches? It is hard to struggle along with a head that aches sudd pains all the time. A headache need not be an illness in itself, but it tnay be a warning symptom that there is intestinal ffiluggishnes3 within. To help overcome the cause of headache It is necessary1 to eliminate the waste matter from the system. Burdock Blood "Mistah Rusty done hosses out, an’ we gotta bor.” “Rusty’s gone?” “Yassam. Come ’round an’ got his stuff.” Anne had a sinking her stomach. Rusty .had meant it, then—he had accepted Van Evers* offer immediately and moved to the more aristocratic section of the stables. She was sorry to see Him Poverty Row, even though knew it probably Was best for With Van Evers' he’d get a salary and a share of the purses, and he wouldn’t have to worry very much many “Yiou’re looking right at Miss Laurie,” the man said. Dick Count.” The girl- looked him over fully and almost "instantly decided she didn’t like him. He was neat­ ly dressed, a trifle on the flashy side, and his hat, as he swept it from his head in acknowledgment of the introduction, revealed shiny •black patent leather hair. His smile, which verged on be­ ing a white waxed He tai lei’ never her life, she had $ feeling that he was the sort of pdrSon she would see if she ever visited one.* “Anything 1 can do for you?” Count asked, carefully replacing the brown liomburg an his head. “No, thanks. I moved into Rusty and thought I’d Where have you care- smirk, revealed startlingly teeth beneath a small, well­ black mustache. was a small man, not much than she, and While she had been in a gambling joint in WOODHAM W.M.S. Meeting The W.M.S. met Wednesday ternoon of last week in the basement with twelve members present and the president, Mrs. F. Pattison, in the chair. The meeting was open­ ed by a hymn and- prayer by the president. Scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Pattison and splendid readings were given by Mrs. W. Switzer, Mrs. Wm. Mills and Mrs. Lawrence Copeland. Business was dealt with for a short time and it Was decided to send an invitation to all members to be present at the October meeting, and that we serve lunch. • Another hymn was sung and the meeting was closed with prayer. “And what do you call it when one woman is talking?” “A mono­ logue.” “And when two women talk?” “A cat-alogue.” leave she him, good just heard you’d Walton’s stables get acquainted^ been running?” First String W.M.S. Meeting September meeting of the was held at the home of Mrs. Brock on Thursday. The The W.M.S. George meeting , was opened by repeating the watchword. Hymn 3 80 was sung, followed*’ by the Lord’s pray­ er in unison. The minutes were read and adopted and the roll call was answered. The . business was discussed. Mrs. Janies Earl was chosen as the delegate to the Pres­ bytery to be held in Listowel. An­ na Brock . tlidn gave a reading, “This, Too, Will Pass”; Mrs. Geo. Brock favored with a piano instru­ mental; Mrsv John Johns read “August Blossoms”; hymn 378 was’ sung; Mrs. Warren Brock gave the first chaptei’ of the new study book, “The Church in the City by Harvey Forester. The was received,, the National was sung and silent prayer Eered for those Who lost loved ones in the great raid on Dieppe. Mrs. Warren Brock closed the meeting with prayer. (Intended foi\ last week) Harry and Bobby Hern visited over the week-end with their grand­ parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Earl, of Exeter.. Mr. and Sandra, of day with Brock. Mr. and Marjorie and Mr. and Mrs. Everard Miller and Freddie with Mr. and Mrs. lake. Jean Brock, who tending Westervelt School, London^ has secured a position with the Hygrade Corrugated Preducts, of Streets” offering Anthem was of- Vice-Pres...... T. G. BALLANTYNB Woodham, R.R. 1 DIRECTORS W. H. COATES .................... Exeter JOHN HACKNEY ... Kirkton R. 1 ANGUS SINCLAIR ... Mitchell R. 1 WM. HAMILTON ... Cromarty R. 1 AGENTS JOHN ESSERY .......... ALVIN L. HARRIS .. THOS. SCOTT ........... B. Centralia . Mitc.hell Cromarty SECRETARY-TREASURER ’ W.. F... BEAVERS .........'.... Exeter GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter Bittera helps to remove the cause of headaches by regulating the digestive and biliary orgahs, neutralizing acidity, regulating the constipated bowels and toning up the sluggish liver, and When this has been accomplished the headaches should disappear. , Get B. B. B* at any drug counter. Price 51.00 a bottle. . . Th* T. Milburn Cd., rimltsdl, Toronto* Ont. whether his own horses won races or not. Sky Writer had a swell horse to train forHe the big race, mid knowing Rusty as she did, she was certain that “Well, as a matter of fact, this end of the business is rather new to me,” Count answered. “I’ve fol­ lowed the ponies for years, but this ■is tile first time I’ve string of my own.” “You've probably got some sur­ prises in store, then,” marked, with a smile. “lt*s a pret­ ty tough game unless you have plenty of capital to tide you over the rough spots. How many horses have you?” We have piles of them on hand. They are No. 1-XXXXX Best Grade. owned a Atihe re- THE PRICE IS RIGHT. We expect a car load of High­ land CEDAR POSTS this week. Mrs. Charles Stewart and London, visited on Mon- Mr, and Mrs, Warren Mrs* James Earl and A. J. CUTWORTHY spent Sunday Howard Kers* London. Good luck, Jean. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hern vis­ ited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Earl, of Exeter. Patsy Kerslake visited last week , with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Melville Hern. Next Sunday the service will be in charge of the Zion Women’s Mis- sionary Society. The guest speaker for the Service will be Rev. Grigg, of Exeter. Ray .Jacques visited last week with Mr. and Mrs. P. Passmore, Books and lunch boxes have been hauled out and the children are back to school. Miss Alma Ratz has been engaged as teacher for the term. A Rod Cross quilting was held at the home of Mrs. E. Hern on Tuesday afternoon. Phone 12 Granton has been. at* We Deliver “I that “fto, bud, it again.” say, neighbor, did I bring back lawn mower you lent me?” you did not.” “ThAt’s too I just, came over to borrow