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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1939-10-19, Page 2THURSDAY, OCTOBER lf>th, 1939 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVQCATE nothing. Just a stitch in my side. Getting old," I tried to smile. I saw Victpr putting my pouch in his pock­ et. Would he think I’d stolen the ring from that awful hand? “Your Key. Here it is, Miss Nor­ cross." I tossed it to her as she 'came part way upstairs. Hugh is waiting for you. You two go along, too Mr. Quade. I’ll be The pain’s gone." i Let her think what s sniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM ^were ambling, toward Uncle Wylie had already gone down, [my aunt said, scolding because I put off setting the luncheon dishes out. (He’d beaten the whole of us, taking (the minister’s car, as he explained later, when he’d seen a truck skim­ ming along the Neck. Hugh Norcross was helping Mr. Quincy into another car. (Potter’s presumably, over near the garage. De Witt already had a front seat. , “Wait for us,” Victor called but they didn’t. Perhaps they didn’t hear him. Anyway, they were start­ ed before we were down the walk, “Why, don’t you go back, Judy?” “No. no. You don’t think——’’ NATIONAL MOTOR SHOW BRIEFS By Isabel Waitt You, all right now, JQE WRIGHT, JR., KEEPS FIT WITH KRUSCHEN Recommends “The Little Daily Dose” to Others "I kind of hoped I could get it quickly for a studio,” the artist spoke up. "But I couldn’t go Hundred and fifty Judy?" I said I thought "And you, iMiss __ „„„ ______ _ “Me? Oh, uh, I didnt’ really want my j,ureau drawer. He didn't want the old thing. Bid for the fun of it*’ them t0 ]jnow i‘d discovered it was Thought it would go cheap and I’gone< But the person who’d taken could watch the sunsets and 'play I||t Would know. I had to say some­ thing. “Near together,” I said. “I—<1 put money in my stocking at first, after what’s happened I wish— I wish I could give it back, of you wanted me to do you church, Come above the Gerrys. , didn’t they bid. so. Kendall?” Put it away with the let­ ter, didn’t you, Judy? The police will ’want to examine both of them.” I CHAPTER XVIII Victor -was pretending the mys- Itery letter was still safely concealed was on a ship without gettin’ sea­ sick. I Hate boats. But I didn't really consider buying it. Of course, if it went for a bargain—never could resist a bargain. Thought maybe my little niece, (Gloria Lovelace, might like—” "Gloria Lovelace, the movie star!' scoffed Bessie. "What would she do with a church?” “Mighty sweet Quakeress,” Lily said, proudly. "New publicity angle. Remember me tellin’ you I have a lovely picture of her I wanted you ^^is? to see? Remind me to show it when we get back. Gloria’s my favorite niece, and a sweeter, lovelier little darl—” Quincy’s Bid "I’m sure she is,” Victor inter­ rupted. “You must show us that picture by and by. But right now I want to ask you to listen carefully please. Mr, De Witt had sentimen­ tal reasons. Potter wanted a studio. Miss Kendall, a sea place to watch sunsets. The 'Gerry’s, a bungalow. The Norcrosses, a gift shoppe. And you, Mr. Quincy?” "Oh, I was there—in the doorway Called in a bid, but stopped when I saw Judy 'Mason was determined to get the church. Didn’t want to bid down Judy.” "That was kind of you, Quincy. Was it -because you knew she’d buy it, anyway, for you?” "For me?” Mr. Q. appeared to be nonplused. "See here, Quade, why should a cripple like me want an ark like this? I can see the sunsets from the inn or the rocks.” "Explain yourself, Quade,” cried several voices. A man was entering the church. We all looked around to see Uncle Wylie, who slunk into one of the rear pews. "Just covered it up with some good tarpaulin,” he said. “Havin’ a prayer meetin’ or another auction?’ We all shuddered, recalling the poor, charred body under its rough cover. My aunt wanted me, I was informed, but I didn’t budge. "This isn’t an auction or meeting, either,” the minister said. "Mr. Q. seems to think our bidding had something to do with the mysterious bridge bombings and—and the dead man down there. I believe, at last, the papers can describe everything that’s happened to the brain of a maniac—and it’ll truth.” Victor shook his head. “No wrote the letter to Judy. I the person who wrote her strange request is back of all this. Tell them, Judy, as you recall the contents, about the mysterious let­ ter asking you to buy the Quaker church.” the but [oh, one (favor of buying the i goodness’ sake say so. iand admit it, so we won’t connect it up with all these horrors." ; Nobody stirred. After a moment, Uncle Wylie asked in a strangled (voice, "Judy, does Nella know about ___>>’ "No,” I answered. "But she’s dy­ ing to find out. She couldn’t under­ stand how I had $300 to plank down at an auction when she had to ad­ vance me my fare to the Head, and I don’t blame her. I wanted to tell her, only the letter impressed silence upon me,” "So you put the money with the letter?” * "Well, it’s in the other—” I stop­ ped. He couldn’t want me to tell them exactly where it was, of course. Just to hint to the thief who’s swip­ ed the letter that he’d overlooked the money, and that I’d overlooked his taking the letter. "Wherever you mean,” Victor added pointedly, "I hope it’s in a safe place. If the police can identify those bills it will help.” Lily whispered: "Tell him, Judy, and the police won’t never see ’em. I think he sent the letter himself. So there!” Uncle Wylie hurried out of the door, without a word to anybody. The rest of us were all talking at once, tions tor’s want If the for out They asked me so manny ques- I was afraid I’d mix up Vic­ plans and I did so desperately to help him. Plans for Watching your think bills diseased be the maniac believe that The Better I did. I’m sure I knew it prac­ tically word for word. They made me repeat it all over again. " They appeared entirely surprised. “And sent you the money!" Lily piped. “How much, dearie?" But before I could say anything Victor retorted: "Enough, so that she bought the church, as you all know. Had some over. Quite a sum." "If we could see that letter—” Hugh began. Did he know it had been destroy­ ed, that he dared ask for it? “Yes, the letter, though I don’t see what that’s got to do with killing Roddy Lane. You keep the rest of that kale, honey,” Lily ordered, catching her long string of tiny mix­ ed beads on Albion Potter’s coat but­ ton as she leaned across him and breaking it, as usual, in the undo­ ing. "She’s goin’ to,” Victor cut in Worry Saps The Nervous System Worry over business or household duties, sudden shock, the insane quest for pleasure, the foolish at­ tempt to put a week of normal life into twenty-four hours, feverish ac­ tivity, the demand for sensational literature are all conducive to the aggravation of wear and tear on the nervous system. If you are tired, listless, nervous, and worried why not give Milbum’s Health and Nerve Pills a chance to help put you on your feet again. They are > a body building, nerve strengthening tonic containing the essential elements for the nervous system. T. Milburn Ca., UA.t Toronto, Ont. He saw the position I was in and drew me aside as the group broke up and started outdoors again. “Any place I could watch bedroom door, Judy?” “There’s the storeroom.” “Fat chance, anyway. Don’t he’ll fall for the trap. Those weren’t from all over the United States by chance and without sequ­ ence.” “Another thing. Lily Kendall did 'bid a lot. She was in almost at the |finish. She’s got it in for—” But I didn't have a .chanve to tell him what she’d hinted about the Pirate’s Mouth just then, for the minister [boomed, linking his arm with Vic- j tor’s and dragging him out of the church: “Well, back I go to the inn. .Got to get that sermon done some [time. And after the police come—” I pounced on Victor as he disen- I gaged himself. “Please, Mr. Quade. I’ve 'got to find my bag. That con­ founded key is in it.” “Well, I’ll be trotting along with the others,” De Witt said. “Where did you leave it?” Victor sounded impatient. “I think it’s important, just now, to see who makes a dive for your room. I’d hop­ ed—that storeroom—” , “But it’s in the basement. Only take a minute. I’m—I’m afraid to go down there again by myself.” “Oh, all right. Only let’s hurry. You’re sure you left it there?” I was sure. But I was extremely doubtful if it was there now. I told Victor how I'd left it near the chest when I tried to fiddle open the lock. He told me to stay on the stair and let him look around. Certainly the bag wasn’t in sight. He opened (the chest, looked behind it, and then (into a rickety closet, where a few j old hymn books were piled on some (shelves. Nothing doing. | I knew he was impatient about (the old key, and so was >1. “Never mind. It’ll turn up.”I “How does it happen the $600 jwasn’t in it if you left it right after the auction?” he asked. i i I i Wild Cry ''Because I took it out after the sale. Right down here, too. Pitt it in m'y—my hose. I never make a practice, "of carrying large sums in my handbag. A sneak thief—good heavens! What was that?” I’d thought it a wild cry coming from the sea. Victor heard It, too. "Just a 'gull, probably. They sound like that,” He was half-way up the stairs. "Come on Judy/ I saw him hesitate, run a little she wanted to By the time , our guests the bridge.'up with him. "Only a gull,” he reiterated. "No­ body’s been down there, evidently." Our guests has scattered. I could see Bessie Norcross’ white coat dis­ appearing into the house, with some 'man holding the door for her. Hugh, no doubt. The others were out of ‘sight, save the minister. He had stoip- 'ped by the fire ruins and was wav- ling something at us. “Lily Kendall thinks you k-k-now !s-s-soinething about—” Victor was (ahead of me. By the time I caught [up with him all thoughts of what ■ Lily had hinted were driven out of !my mind. The minister was waving a much-worn brown hand-bag. I “There’s your bag, Judy!” Victor I’ve got to know. You couldn’t be- 'called. "Where did you find it, Mr. .De- Witt?” _ “Why, right there.” He pointed out a young juniper bush beside the path which ran in back of where'the fishhouse had stood. We’d all been on that path innumerable times and not seen the bag. “Til-thank you very much.” Victor had on his seven league boots again, but I was all out of breath. I slowed down as I walk­ ed along with the minister. He (bab­ bled about how he happened to be composing his sermon in his mind on "What does God Think of You?” when he stumble against the juniper and presto! — the silver fastenings of my bag shone up at him. il hunted .for Bessie's there it was. Now she her bedroom door and J the artist back his key. purse was O.K., too, with a little change in it. Also, I saw at a glance the lovely compact a girl friend had sent me from Florida. I valued that dainty white powder pouch with orange blossoms done in cloisonne on top. The bill of sale for the church was intact. I didn’t search any further in the heterogenous stuff a woman litters her bag With. I was torn between going to assist my (poor aunt and the desire to see if the money was. still in my room. Victor had plenty of time to get to ' the storeroom, so I didn’t feel afraid. .Besides, the wind had blown my hair [ till it was a sight. I needed a couple minutes before a mirror. Not mine. I’d only scout a moment and then go into Auntie’s room. Dear Auntie, I was glad tearing that register quite eliminated her from the list of sus­ pects. And my uncle, too, didn’t it? —dispite his unfortunate A Question lieve I’d touch—” [ "Of course not, my dear girl. [Some friend has not only made a [tool of you, but now is trying to im- • plicate you further. That’s the same ring?” ‘Looks like it. Not sure, of course.” Victor’s stride increased. "(Good grief! Look—that first car is coming back again!” “Call the Police” Yes,key. could lock ■could give ,My coin little pipe. Here is what Joe Wright, Jr,, Diamond Sculls winner and ex-Argo football star says about Kruschen Salts: “J realized the pitfalls of . suddenly dropping out pf j active sport. I still take a . fair amount of exercise but as a preventive against common ailments I depend a lot on my ‘little daily dose’ of Kruschen Salta every morning in a glass of water, I recommend it without hesitation." KEEPS ME FEELING LIKE A MILLION DOLLARS $ Kruschen contains several highly refined salts, each for a special purpose. Potassium Chloride, forexample.forfheumaticsymptoms.asameans of retarding formation of harmful biurates in the tissues. Kruschen helps prevent sluggish­ ness, acid indigestion, clears out poisons and imparts \ that priceless feeling of fit- A ness that makes you enjoy every minute of the day. 25c, -j-- ■■ i 4 5 c, 7 5 c ITS THE LITTLE g& drug — DAILY DOSE st0 e THAT DOES IT The car with my uncle in it! And the truck was rapidly disappearing down the long curving Neck. I “Won’t be long now. Keep mum about the ring, Judy.” We hurried along to meet the two cars, which were now stopping mid­ way and holding a powwow. “Everything jake?” Victor shout­ ed. ( They didn’t answer, but kept talk­ ing among themselves in a puzzled manner. "Everything O.K.?” Victor repeat­ ed. “Dunno.” Uncle Wylie, who was leaning against the steering wheel of the minister’s car, opened the door for us to get in. “He isn’t sure the feller him,” Hugh said. "Milkman, wasn’t it?” "Uh-huh. Him, all right,” Wylie said. ‘‘Nearly ran the over into the gap. I shouted to get the police. ‘Been a murder!’ I yell­ ed. "We want the police!’ But he answered sort of queer.” "What did he say?” "Can’t hear you! Wind’s too strong! Joke’s on you!” TO START ON MIDDLESEX HYDRO DINES A heavy fall program will get un­ der way with the construction of about 21 miles of new hydro lines in ■the northwest section of Middlesex County, rural hydro officials an­ nounced Saturday, October 7 th. Construction crews will first move to Ailsa Craig, where 11 and a half miles of line south of the village will be installed. A recent survey of the automobile industry shows that no matter what make of motor car is bought, the buyer .gets real value for bis money, according to officials of the Cana­ dian Automobile Chamber of Com­ merce, sponsors of the National ’Mo­ tor Show staged at Toronto this year the week of October 14 to 21. A survey of automotive produc­ tion methods, the results of which Will be displayed at the National Motor Show in Toronto, October 14 to 21st, says that all standard auto­ mobiles are dependable. “Visit the engineers, the production lines, the research laboratories and proving grounds. You’ll find that instead of most or even many ears being questionable buys, today the stan­ dard makes are all first class, de­pendable purchases." J. L. Stewart, General Manager of the Canadian Automobile Chamber of Commerce which stakes the Na­ tional Motor Show in Toronto the week of October 14 to 21 says that dollar for dollar the automobile is ! the finest purchase one can make to- ‘day. Automotive engineers are creative men working by fixed prin­ ciples and their success in engineer- ling must procede sales effort even [under the most intensive sales com­ petition. Automobiles exhibited at the Na­ tional Motor .Show in Toronto the week of October 14 to 21 will have been most exhaustively tested. Many ingenious tests have been worked out. One uses matching of whistle tones to show the size of • the com­ bustion chamber. It is so accurate that it will show minute accumula­ tions of carbon, yet it is very simple in principle. Established 1873 and 1887 at Exeter, Ontario Published every Thursday mornipi! SUBSCRIPTION—$2.0i0 per year |n advance RATES—Farjp or Real Estate tor sale 80c. each insertion for first four insertions, 25c. each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Dost, or Found 10c, per line of si* words. Reading notices 10c. per Uno, Card of Thanks 50c. Legal ad- ' vertislng 12 and 8c. per line, In Memoriam, with one verse 50b. qxtra verses 25c, each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Professional Cards GLADMAN & STANBURY (F. W. Gladman) BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, &c Money to Loan, Investments Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of oiv Clients without charge EXJETER and HENSALL CARLING & MORLEY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c LOAN'S, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office: Carling Block, Mhln Stree*. EXETER, ONT. ALONZO B. ABBOTT DIES Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S, DENTIST Office: Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons heard Uncle truck (To be Continued) the hall. I was just Tested Recipes TESTED RECIPES A(pples are commonly served iTi three ways—(baked whole, in apple sauce, or apple pie—and aipples are never better when made into a good plain aptple pie, but there are inter­ esting variations which are worth trying as the following recipes ex­ emplify: ihrust went home. He stepped “I was only considering your Judy. You — you know I— and I, like you.” Hugh stopped me in "Wait a minute, Judy, going back to the church for you I Do you think it’s safe for you to hang around that Quade fellow [alone?” He tried to hold me by put­ ting his hand over mine on the new­ el (post. I yanked away. I was so mad I forgot he waS a guest. "Suppose you attend to your own affairs. And your sister’s.” , The back, safety, Bessie "Well, thanks, Hugh. Don’t mind me. Here, give your sister her key. Where is she? I’ll do it myself.” "IShe’s powdering her nose. Then we’re going down to the bridge with the gang. Will you come along, too? He wns being decent after I’d been -pretty rude. "You bet I’m coming. Wait for me, too.” "Well, don’t ibe long. Some of ’em have already started. Poor Mr. Quin­ cy is wheeling himself.” "iGo help him, then. Bessie can come with me.” I tore up to my room and after a trembling moment went boldly in. The money -was still there. "Ssssssh. Beat it,” came from a crack in the storeroom door. "How can I ever trap anybody with you—? I ran -out and closed my room again. “You won’t, the bridge. I- powder my nose.” I opened and took out the ipowder pressing th’e lid. Then I catapulted down the stairs. Roddy Lane’s square-cut diamond gleamed pinkly through the powder. CHAPTER XIX Apple Sauee Pie 2 cups sweetened apple sauce 2 eggs Beat white until stiff. Add yokes, one at a time, and continue beating until very light. Add apple sauce. Mix well and pour into a pastry lln- pieed pan. Bake until set. Apple Custard Pie cups milk tablespoons sugar eggs cup grated raw apple 2 4 3 1 Heat milk. Beat eggs very light. Add sugar, then hot milk, then grated apple. Pour into a pastry lined pie pan and bake in-a slow oven. They’re all going to ■I only wanted to my bag pouch, nearly ; Crumb Crust 1% cups brown sugar ¥z cup butter 1¥2 cups flour 3 cups sliced apples Rub flour, butter and 1 cup sugar to a crumb consistency. Put apples in a baking dish. Sprinkle 5 cup sugar over and cover top with crumb mi- ture. Bake ] hour in medium oven. Serve hot or cold. Fairy Tarts Bake 12 tart shells. When cold, fill Later a start will be made on the ereotion of nine miles o.f hydro lines north of Parkhill by the same de­ partment. These hydro additions will provide power to approximately 50 new con­ sumers. It is expected that the con­ struction work at Ailsa Craig and Parkhill will be completed before the winter months. During the summer about 10 miles of hydro were added to the networks of London and Westminster town­ ships. In Toronto A Modem Hotel Convenient—Economical Rate Single 15? A up Special Weekly and Monthly Rate* Write for Folder. Hotel Spadlna Ave. at College SL A. M. Powell President IN BIDDULPH TOWNSHIP The death occurred suddenly on Saturday, .October 7th of Alonzo G. Abbott, a resident of Bidduliph Twp., in his 66th year. Born on Lot 12, Concession 4, Biddulph Township, Mr. Abbott had resided there all his life. He was a member of the Unit­ ed Church at Lucan. Surviving be­ sides his wife and two daughters, Madeline and Amy, both of London; four sons, Clifford, Murray and Bruce, of Biddulph Township and Clayton of West Lome; two brothers William, of Exeter and Benjamin, of London. Eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held from the residence. Interment took place in Nursery cemetery at Mooresville. Rev. G. Moores, of Lu­ can, officiated. (Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Diechert, of Hibbert, wish to announce the en­ gagement of their eldest daughter, Edith Anna to William Harvey, eld­ est son of Mr. and (Mrs. (Samuel Hah- ner, of Stanley Township. The mar­ riage to take place in October. You Worm We have just heard the story of the aggressive wife of a meek little man who is being bawled out for having made a fool of himself at a party. They are home and her lecture is on. "'And don’t be sitting there,” she shouts, “making fists at me in your pockets either.” ...Greeting... ...Cards... i of all kinds z Dr. H. H. COWEN, L.D.S.,D.DS. DENTAL SURGEON Office opposite the Post Office, Main Street, Exeter Office 36w . Telephones Res. 36) Closed Wednesday Afternoons 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 FRANK TAYLOR LICENSED AUCTIONEER For Huron and Middlesex FARM SALES A SPECIALTY Prices Reasonable and Satisfaction Guaranteed EXETER P. O. or RING 138 USBORNE & HIBBERT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Head Office, Exeter, Ont. President ........... JOHN HACKNEY Kirkton, R. R. 1 Vice-President .... JOHN McGRATH Dublin, Ont. DIRECTORS W.. H.. COATES ..... Exeter ANGUS SINCLAIR ... Mitchell, R. 1 WM. HAMILTON... Cromarty, R. 1 T. BALLANTYNE ... Woodham, R. 1 AGENTS JOHN ESSERY ........ Centralia ALVIN L. HARRIS .... Mitchell R. 1 THOS. SCOTT .......... Cromarty SECRETARY-TREASURER B. W. F. BEAVERS _____ Exeter GLADMAN & STANBURY Solicitors, Exeter lumber Shingles Our Prices are the Lowest they have been for several “years. If you are building it will pay you to call and get prices. Just think Matched Lumber at $35.00 per M. feet I ♦ Birthday Cards for every member of the family Thank You; Going Away; Wedding Anniversary; Sympathy; Friendship; Convalescent; Gift 1 Enclosure; Baby Congratulations; Birth Announcement. A. J. CLATWORTHY Phone 12 Granton We Deliver with the following mixture: 2 cups apple sauce 2 eggs yolks 4 tabelspoons sugar % teaspoon almond extract Beat egg yolks. Add sugar and apple sauce. Cook in double boiler until thickened. Add almond extract. Cool I Rile in tart shells. Cover tops with [meringue made with 2 beaten egg (Whites and 4 tablespoon Victor answered for me. I never saw Brown in a very slow oven. "Oh! Oh!, Oh!” I slumped weak­ ly down on the top step, groaning aloud. Victor came out of his hid­ ing place and told me to shush. I handed him the pouch, just as Bes-Isie Norcross peeked around the ban- I isters. "What’s the matter, Judy? You sick?” "She’s a little faint and no wonder,” DEAD LIVESTOCK sugar. (anybody recover himself so quickly * ...... ..... c as Victor Quade, "Don’t try to showway back and inspect the waters !me the plan of the house till you feel, around the bluff; then, just When I [better, Miss Jason,” he said solidit- was wondering If he were going to ously, knowing .full well Bessie had go down into the Pirates Mouth aJ- 'caught him up there. "(Shall I call ter whatever was there, he came back and made for the inn, two steps at a time, I could hardly keep your aunt?” j I had presence Oif mind enough to press my hand against my side. "it*S I Total amount on deposit at end of June 1939 In the Penny Bank at Exeter was $866.22. The compara­ tive figures Of a year ago were $604.- 36. 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