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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1937-04-29, Page 6THE WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES Thursday, April 29 th, 1937 stayLoyale is parol-,J rotten poison of this ranch an' ;brook SYNOPSIS: Slim ®d from prison after serving eighteen ! off. Itold yuh somethin1; get goin'.” months for a crime he did not com-! Leo Brockwell went, with Abe mit. He returns to his Circle L ranch Fornachon in close attendance. As the to find his father* dead and sinister door closed behind them, Mona awoke forces at work, trying to make him | suddenly to the somewhate embarras- violate his parole so that he can again sing position she had taken, and slip- be railroaded to prison. ped away from Slim, faint color whip- The Brockwells and their gang are ping through her cheeks. plotting to gain possession of Circle Slim did not appear to notice her X. ranch and the property of Mona confusion. His head was bent and his Hall, a neighbor and life-long friend I eyes staring at the floor. “Mebbe pf Slim Loyale. Slim discovers that Sheriff Starbuck has joined the plot against him. With the help of Dakota Blue and his cow­ boys, Slim Loyale defies the land­ grabbers to do their worst. He only knew that he had this hat­ ed fellow where he wanted him, and that a keen, savage joy flooded him every time his flailing fists found their mark. He was insenseible to the fact that Mona was tugging and crying at him. And even when Abe Mornachon, at tire frantic behest of Mona, grabbed Slim by the shoulders and dragged him from his prey, Slim still fought. But the foreman was powerful. Be­ tween him and Mona, they finally got Slim into a chair-, where Mona re­ tained him by the simple method of sitting on his lap and wrapping both arms about his neck, at the same time ■pleading with tearful words. “Slim!” she,cried. “Slim, you don’t know what you are doing. They’ll take you back — back to Jarillo.” Abe Fornachon, who had been lean­ ing over Leo Brockwell, securing his guns, now looked up. There was a queer pain in Abe’s eyes as he watch­ ed Mona. “Not this time they won’t Miss Mona,” he said quietly. “Remember; if anybody goes to askin’ questions, it was me who hit Brockwell—not Slim.” These words, more than anything else, served to quiet Slim .Suddenly the hard-strung tautness went out of him and he sagged wearily. 'I—I’m sorry Mona,” he panted. “I reckon I shouldn’t have paid no at­ tention to him. But I’m all raw in­ side, an’ that dawg drives me loco! Abe, I’m shore findin’ out who my friends are. However, I cain’t let yuh take the blame on yore shoulders.” “Yuh shut up an’ be good,” grow­ led Abe gruffly. “Brockwell had it cornin’ to him. Was I in yore place, I’d a been just as red-eyed.” With none too gentle power, Abe dragged Leo Brockwell erect and slammed him into a chair, .Leo’s eyes were glassy and his head rolling, but consciousness was returning. Slowly the light of complete comprehension showed in his eyes, and his bruised swollen face twisted into a mask of hate and rage. “When Starbuck hears of this— of this,” he gasped, “yo’re all through, Loyale, yuh damned ex—” Abe Fornachon shook him roughly. 4,Best thing yuh can do is close yore mouth an’ keep it so, Brockwell. If Starbuck comes snoopin’ around here Til tell him it was me who whaled yuh, not Slim. Now yuh take yore at the floor. it'd been best if he had plugged me,” he said heavilly. “Seems like all I’m good for now is to be a liability to my friends. Shore, thy cain’t pack my load forever. Better I reckon that Starbuck should take me back to Jar- illo.” Mona stamped her foot. “Stop that kind of talk, Slim Loyale. You’re no quitter. You’ve got a hard fight a- head, but it’s worth while isn’t it? You see how your real friends feel about it. They are willing to back you to the limit, believing in you ut­ terly. And if you don’t do your part you are throwing them down, render­ ing their faith in you a worthless, empty thing. Mona’s eyes grew a little misty. “1 could use five thousand dollars very nicely, Slim,” she acknowledged. “But I won’t take a cent from you. You may. need it youself, later. Courtney and his gang may .start jn rustling you to paupership any time, the same as he has me.” “Courtney!” exclaimed Slim. “Yuh mean Flash Courtney from over past Battle Mountain?” Mona nodded. Slim was silent, thinking, “Yeah,” he muttered finally, “it could be done. Flash Courtney, eh?” He looked at Mona. “How come yuh ain’t been able to fight him off? Have yuh taken it up with Jigger Starbuck?” Mona shrugged. “I’ve seen Star­ buck about it, but so far he hasn’t done a great deal. And because of lack of funds. I haven’t been able to keep anything like a full crew for the past year. “You. know how Dad got roped in on that mining stock deal. When he died he left a lot of debts. Those whom he owed money to weren’t very patient about it, It got to where I couldn’t stand being haggled at any longer. So I borrowed five thousand dollars and paid off all of those old debts. “I thought that owing the money in one lump sum to the right sort of a person would enable me to get more time and pull through. But I find it was merely robbing Peter to pay Paul. This sale I was dickering with the Brockwell’s for, would have helped some, but I imagine it was just “Slim,” she cried, “you don’t know what you are ' back to Slim’s head came up slowly. “Yo’re right, Mona,” he agreed grimly. “I never guessed wfiat real friendship meant until now. Shore, I’ll play the game. Dakota Blue tells me that Leo Brockwell has been hangin’ around yuh a lot. That don’t mean yuh care in particular about him, does it?” “Does it appear like it?” she re­ torted. “No, I don’t care for him; I should not. He gives me the shivers, always did. But I’ve got to get money from somewhere, things have been going so bad for me. And I’ve been tolerating him merely to put over this sale of stock that Abe was talking with him about. I—J. guess it’s all off now.” Mona’s shoulders sagged a little wearily. Slim stood up and went over to her. “My friends ain’t haltin at nothin’ to help me,” he stated quietly. “An I ain’t gonna halt at nothin’ to help them. How much money do yuh need? Yuh can have all I’ve got.” doing. They’ll take you Jarillo” a matter of stalling off the inevitable a little* longer. I’m afraid I’m going to lose my ranch, Slim.” Mona’s voice was choked and teary as she finished. “Who’d yuh borrow that money from?” asked Slim, “From—from the lawyer, George Arthur.’ ’ “George Arthur!” exploded Slim. “Why he was the lyin’ polecat who sold out on me at my trail an’ let 'em railroad me. foi* somethin’ I never did. I didn’t think yuh’d have anythin’ to do with him after that, Mona,” Slim’s words were bitter. “I dont’ think you understand, Slim,” she said wearily. “I was des­ perate. I had to get the money some- who would loan me that much on a where. Mr. Arthur was the only one tsraight mortgage. Remember, Slim; it was a case of fight to live. I had. no other recourse. Dad’s creditor’s gave me sixty days to produce the money before they called a sheriff’s I feel pretty confident of more spirited tone *did not He saw through it the valiant courage Western girl. With- she was waging a g a bit. sale. In my place you'd have done the same,” “But Arthur ain’t givin’ yuh a whole. lot of time,” argued Slim roughly. “If yuh’ve got to sell off yore stock to keep up with his de­ mands, he must be houndin’ yuh,” Mona lifted her hands protestingly. “I’lease, Slim,” she begged. “Please don’t use that tone to me. I’ve been so gorgeously happy since I’ve known you were coming back. I felt at last I had a shoulder to lean on that was trustworthy. “Did you ever stop to figure what the interest on five thousand dollars at seven per cent, amount to? Add that to my other expenses and you’ll understand why I want to sell some of my stock.” The note of tearful misery in her voice made Slim quite humble and contrite, “I’m sorry, Mona; I’m on edge. Shore, yuh did right all along. But" listen to me; don’t yuh go to sellin’ another haid of yore cattle. I’m gonna see George Arthur to-morrow an’ I’m payin’ him every cent yuh owe him. Yes, sir, I’m takin’ over that mortgage myself. An’ if yuh ever try an’ pay me one cent of interest, I’ll— I’ll—why I’ll cuff yore ears for yuh.” He grinned boyishly, Mona smiled in return, but shook her head at the same time. “That’s dear of you, Slim. But you mustn’t do it. I’d feel terrible, owing money to you. And I’ll make out some way or other, that.” Mona’s fool Slim and understood of this slip of a out kith or kin lone-handed, losing battle against bi; odds, and she was courageously fac­ ing the ultimate. Slim’s eyes softened as he watched her. Little Spartan, that’s what she was. “We won’t talk about that any more,” he drawled. “One thing is plumb certain, though; yuh ain’t ever gonna lose yor ranch. Whether yuh like it or not, Mona I shore won’t stand for some slick jasper like Geo­ rge Arthur forclosin’ on yuh. That’s final. Now cheer up; let’s be happy for a change.” He gave her a comfort­ ing pat on the arm. Strangely enough ,they 'did fall into channels of easy range gossip. There was much that had happened while Slim had been away. Folks* had died; others had married; babies had been ushered, into the world—just homely gossip that did a lot for them both in easing them and cheering them up. When Slim squeezed Mona’s hand and left, some two hours later, he was humming happily to himself. It was good to be back again. As Slim Loyale headed homeward through the velvet night, he had al­ ready made up his mind as to how he would ward off the cloud that was hanging over Mona’s Hall’s head. The first thing on the following morning he promised himself, he would ride into Pinnacle and hunt up George Arthur. Then he would buy up the mort­ gage on the Dot H Dot if it cost him a thousand dollars more than the amount of the note. He’d say nothing to Mona about it. When she finally, did learn what had happened, there would be nothing she could do. Slim grinned to himself. He knew Mona would be mad as hops, but she’d get over it. A couple of miles drifted back un­ der the steadily thrumming hoofs of Business and Professional Directory Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Established 1840, Risks taken on all classes of insur­ ance Head ABNER at reasonable rates. Office, Guelph, Ont, COSENS, Age^it. Wingham.» ' DR. R. L. STEWART PHYSICIAN Telephone 29. Dr. Robt. C. REDMOND M.R.C.S. (England) L.R.C.P. (London) PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON DR. W. M. CONNELL PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Phone 19. W. A. CRAWFORD, M.D. Fhysician and Surgeon Located at the office of the late Dr. J. P. Kennedy. Phone 150.Wingham his bronco. He was still engrossed with thoughts and plans concerning ed, a mounted figure rose before him Mona, when, out of nowhere it seem- in the trail. Slim jerked erect, wary and suspicious. Unconsciously he reached to his thigh, only to realize that he had left his guns at home. “Pull down, Slim,” came a husky undertone. “Shore an’ there’s dirty work abroad tonight. Not another | step unless yuh’ll be after wantin’ a coward slug in the ribs.” “Roy!” exclaimed Loyale. “Roy O’­ Brien, wha't in blazes are yuh ridin’ around at this time of night for?” Roy swung his mount close beside Slim’s. “Divil a bit do yuh worry about the why an’ wherefore, lad,” he answered. “I’m swappin’ hats an’ broncs with yuh now.” Without waiting for the amazed Slim’s consent, Roy reached over and swept off Slim’s cream sombrero, re­ placing it with his own roll-brimmed black one. ground. “Git off’n he ordered, up on this bay o’ mine. Then do yuh turn north off the after goin’ home way.” Still bewildered, ground, but he did not relax his grip on the “What’s uspocus, up or I Roy swore softly. “I tell yuh there be polecats an’ dirty spalpeens ridin’ tonight, lad. 'Tis yuh they are after. Unless yuh listen to old Roy, yuh’ll never git home alive. But we’ll be after foolin’ them,” “Do as I say. Go north to the town trail an’ then home. I’ll wait here an hour to' give you plinty of time. Then I’ll start home myself. But I’ll be drunk an’ singin’ loud, so < it’ll seem. They’ll know who I be a'n’ they won’t be after botherin’ me.” (Continued Next Week) Then he swung to the that gray boss of yores,” “Off I say, an’ scramble trail in a Slim a bit an’ be roundabout slid to the Dr. W. A, McKibbon, B.A. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Located at the Olffice pf the Late Dr, H, W, Colborne, Office Phone 54, Nights 107 HARRY FRYFOGLE Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Furniture and Funeral Service Ambulance Service. Phones; Day 117, Night 1Q9. J. W. BUSHFIELD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. ■ Money to Loan. Office — Meyer Block, Wingham THOMAS FELLS AUCTIONEER REAL ESTATE SOLD A Thorough Knowledge of Farm Stock, Phone 231, Wingham. J. H. CRAWFORD Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Etc. Successor to R. Vanstone. Wingham Ontario It Will Pay Yop to Have An EXPERT AUCTIONEER to conduct your sale. See T. R. 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Does their removal do any Surely they 'have been given for a purpose? The tonsils and adenoids kind of tissue which grows throat spread it is a The oids readily exposes them to infection and often they become harbours of poisonous material. Therefore, the removal of these damaged and harm­ ful pieces of tissue will not be any loss to the defenses of the body. It is, as statistics show, a great benefit to the children as a whole, even al­ though occasionally the individual may not seem to be benefitted. It is the experience of doctors with large practices, that after a child has had his unhealthy tonsils and aden­ oids removed, he requires medical at­ tention much less frequently on average than hitherto. the * * ♦ Questions concerning Health, dressed to the Canadian Medical sociation, 184 College St., Toronto, will be answered personally by letter.. ad- As- in the to protect us against the of germs, but only as long as healthy tissue is it protective, position of tonsils and aden- harm? to us “This rambling club’ is a fine idea.” “Yes, if there wasn’t so much walk­ ing attached to it.”—Lustige Kolner Zeit’Ung, Cologne. By BETTY reins of his gray gelding, the meanin’ of all this hoc- Roy?” he insisted. “Open don’t move a step.” TONSILS AND ADENOIDS A HEALTH SERVICE OF THE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES IN CANADA SUDBURY TIGERS’ HOCKEY STAR KILLED IN AUTO COLLISION i V FOOD PRIMER When their collision With sue! Felker in automobile was a car driven by Hamilton, Ont., in a Sam- Steve Conick, 25-ycar-old forward of the passengers were seriously injured, view of the wreckage of the automo- Sudbury Tigers, Allah Cup hockey The pictures here show: (1) Steve bile in which he was killed. Champions, was killed and Six other Conick in hockey uniform, (2) A Is the removal of tonsils and ad­ enoids a recently devised operation? Ag a matter of fact it is one of the earliest surgical operations, dating back to at least Celsus A.D, 10. We have been told that in one of the Eastern countries the tonsils are re­ moved from every infant. A slip knot is formed of a piece of horsehair and placed around the tonsil. The slip knot is then pulled tight and the ton­ sil is cut off and .removed. These peo­ ple have great belief In the value of Whether you are a bride or a seasoned cook, the magic in a can of sweetened condensed milk is an indispensable friend. 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