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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1939-07-26, Page 6...................... WINGHAM ADVANCE-TIMES again, yon way recent, pros- hills with the red going to see you said Barry, unnerved. “You, those three devils! one man And—and INTO THE SUNSET BY JACKSON GREGORY SYNOPSIS Barry Haveril leaves his Texas home to see the country, meets a man who has just been shot who turns out to be a cousin of his, Jesse Conroy. Barry helps tane care of his wounds and Jesse gives Barry his gun, a very., unusual one. When they part B,arry leaves for home but finds the family is no longer there. When he is leav­ ing he suddenly comes across a dead man who turns out to be his brother, Robert. Barry starts searching for the murderer and goes into the mountains Jo find gold to use for continuing his search. He finds a good spot, gets gold and goes to Tylersville to get money for it. There he meets Judge Blue and his daughter Lucy, who help him to get $450 for his g.old. Judge Blue also tells him that the. gun Jesse gave him is the gun of a murderer known as the Laredo Kid. The Judge invites Barry up to visit him and there Barry discovers the horse and saddle which was stolen from his bro­ ther Robert when he was killed. He finds out that it belongs to a cowboy who will return that night. He waits cutside the stable and finally a rider comes up who turns out to be Jesse Conroy. He accuses Jesse of‘killing his brother and of being the Laredo Kid. Judge Blue comes up behind, Jriiocks Barry unconscious and tells Jesse (Laredo) that Barry knows where there is gold and he’s keeping him until he finds out where it is. Barry escapes, however, and as he is riding through the mountains a shot whizzes past his ear. The man who fired the shot explains that he thought Barry was the Laredo Kid. “If I was only shore,” complained the invisible man. Then he said more brightly; “Step out where I can see yuh good. If yuh ain't Laredo I won’t drill yuh.” Barry stirred ever so slightly, still •crouching in the hollow, and thus at last was able to make out the form of the other man, standing close to a pine. He lifted his gun and covered trat dim form steadily. Then he an­ swered with quiet emphasis: "I’ve got you covered! Wiggle your ears and I’ll be the one who’s drilling you! Up with ’em! High up and quick about it!” A moment later the two, standing fronting each other in the open, amply satisfied themselves that neither was the Laredo Kid. Barry found himself looking down into the upturned face of a dried-up little old man. “No, yuh ain't Laredo, dang it,” ad­ mitted rhe little gray man, and sound­ ed more disgusted than ever. In the same querulous voice he growled: ■ and grabbed Laredo by the legs. And “Dang it, I dunno how I come to miss ' yuh like that, nuther. I ought to’ve got yuh dead center.” "What have you got against Lar- . edo?” j “Aplenty! An’ if T never do anoth-• •er deed of kindness, long's I live, I’m ; goin’ to let the bad blood out’n him, ■ Laredo said, “Yuh want some too, do yuh, yuh little” and shot him through the head. He went out laughing, the boys said, but he went fast. "Laredo, he crossed my trail close to six months ago; T was out on a des-! ert stretch a consid’able ways from [ GETTING READY TO MEET BRITAIN’S KING AND QUEEN Very mothetly is Mrs, Joseph ICen- as she shows daughter Eunice how to adian women in Buckingham Palace , . . . . . hold her bouquet when curtsying to at the first court function held byiiedy, wife of the American ambassa* ■ |lc Queen, They were pre-J Their Majesties since their return .■dot V® London, in this imposed photo, sented with other American and Can- /from Canada. ♦’Ll* • • J ... ’ r <.4. an’ that’ll be all the blood lie’s got. That’s a vow, stranger; hear me? Mebbe it’ll be a long chase, with him on the jump like he is—” “Where’d he go? When?” demand­ ed Barry. “What's happened?” "Wait till I go git me my gun.” He picked it up, dusted it off against a pair of ragged old overalls, "Come along over to my camp,. It’s only a short piece back up in the gul­ ly, We’ll squat an’ git acquainted.” "Anybody else at your camp?” "Jus’ Arabella.” Arabella was as small and tough and dried up for a burro as the little gray man for a human being. The old man by his own account was a shiftless prospector, What his real name was he never revealed; he conceded that men called him Baldy or Dad or Timberline, and that long ago he came from Georgia. Yep, he knoWed Laredo well, and he’d knowed him a long while. Like­ wise he knowed Judge Parker Blue, an’ knowed him a lot better’n most! He refused to discuss the Judge, generally, and beyond hinting save “That’s a vow, stranger,” said Timberline. forny-way. Anyhow, he took his Lucy with him; an’ he took his new hired hand, that’ Zack Blount, an’ his purty young wife along—they say she’s a Hayeril, too. An’ he stopped off at the New Branch, an’ told ’em there he’d sold it, an’ he chased them Haverils off; an’ folks say they for shore headed to Californy.” He cock­ ed a blue eye at Barry. “What yuh askin’ fur?” he wanted to know. "They’re my folks,” said Barry. "Father and mother and brother; and Zack Blount’s wife is my sister.” "So you are a Haveril too, huh? Shake, Haveril.” Absently Barry shook as directed, feeling his hand gripped by a small one that seemed old leather on the outside, spring steel within. First Barry returned to Tylersville. He went openly, in broad daylight, but he was watchful at every step. No one molested him; none seemed 'to have any memory of him. Before Barry left Tylersville he here, southwest. I don’t do much talk- j drew heavily upon his pocket money broadly that he had a fund of secret knowledge about Judge Blue’s past. In ;the Laredo Kid’s case, however, the gates were wide open. The Kid, said he, had managed to get himself into such a mess that there was nothing left for him but to skedaddle, which he did with bullets pesterin’ him like a swarm of hornets. Laredo had busted square into the Jamboree Saloon, and killed two men. But he did even more than that. One killed was Jake Hammond, a man that folks liked real well. And Jake’s kid Jackie, only nine years old, happened in there, sent over by his mama to bring Jake home; and Jackie saw it all and went crazy over it and ran in* about what happened—but I been after him ever since ” Presently Barry said, thinking about hts plan for tomorrow; "You seem to know * a good many folks around here, Timberline. Hap­ pen to know anybody out at the Judge’s new ranch about thirty miles from Tylersville?" "I was out that pectin’ them little gullies in ’em. There was some new folks out there, a man name of Hav­ eril an’ his wife. A real purty' little woman she was, too.” He pulled at his mustache. "I was goin’ back to see her some time, but she’s gone now.” "Gone? Why, they were there only three or four days ago.” “Gone now though. Y’see, young feller, whatever happens in this coun­ try gets talked about in Tyler, an’ whatever gets talked about in Tyler, I find it out when I drop in. Three- four days ago the Judge busted out o’ here, headed somewheres else. Some folks sa/S he went East an’ some says West; it’s my bet he’s headed Cali- gal and bought the first horse he had ev­ er owned. He purchased the best to be had on short notice, and’rode out of town that evening, well equipped, his carbine in saddle holster, conveni­ ently at hand. He struck out for his own place, at the head of Sun Creek Valley. Barry stopped at his own creek and went soberly to work. Day after day he labored all day long, with sand and gravel, washing his gold in a deep fry­ ing pan. Encountering one pocket af­ ter another during three -consecutive days, each as rich as the one he had come upon the first day, he accepted his good fortune quite as a matter of course. ‘'Must be more than two thousand dollars already! That’s more than I’m going to need. I'll get started tomor­ row morning.” When he departed at daylight, still heading north .and west, but beginning to swing a bit more westwardly, he carried his gold inside his bed roll. Down in a long valley at the head of a vast, rippling, grassy plain—cow country, this was—he tarried at the boisterous little town of Five Springs. Some days before, a young man an­ swering Laredo’s description, three others- of his stamp with him, had Stormed into town, paid his wild way in gold dust, had gotten into a brawl and-had stormed out of Five Springs again, headed West. Barry followed on. Whenever he heard of depredations, of lawlessness and cruelty and wanton killing — and these were not uncom­ mon — he sought his Cousin Jesse in the neighborhood. But Cousin Jesse rode on, ever westward. Both Barry Haveril and the home country back into which he rode had changed during three years., Barry was a good two inches taller; his was a sinewy slim., figure, swaying grace­ fully in an accustomed saddle; he jingled spurs with the best; he used a revolver as though it were a part of his own body, as -much so as his hand. He passed on, and found that this was rapidly becoming cattle country; looking down into the lower lands he was always seeing herds, and occas­ ional cowboys. Within half a day’s ride from the creek where he had found gold, he came upon a brawling, squalling, lus­ ty, raw brat of a town. This was Red Rock when first Bar­ ry saw it one late summer -noonday. Everything was commotion and dust and excitement, with the hum of cross-cut saws, the thud of hammers and the raucous voices of impatient, sweating men.• Barry, tarried twenty-four hours in this bedlam and was glad to get the noise of hammering and. sawing and cursing out of his ears, the smell of the place out of his nostrils. He began to see landmarks on ev­ ery hand that he knew as well as he knew his own boots. But over the first ridge, looking down into Pleas­ ant Valley, he encountered the un­ familiar again. Down a winding trail, riding like a man in some sort of new­ fangled riding habit, a girl with hair flying like the waving water-manes was the final note. The trail'was steep and crooked, he high above, she far below. Almost as soon as he saw her he lost sight of her around a bend. Once he heard her horse’s hoofs clanging against the rocks, though he could not see her. Then he did glimpse her at the exact moment when she pulled her horse in so sharply that it slid on four bunch­ ed feet. That was because three men ,had suddenly appeared before her in a little Open place, the three abreast, blocking the way. He saw her whirl and start back toward the valley. He heard a man’s voice shouting; lie .saw one of the three forcing his horse after her; he saw the widening noose of the man’s rope circling above his head — and heard the girl’s scream. Barry Haveril Shot down that steep trail. The two men holding her were so utterly taken by surprise that they stood stupidly and gawked; the third, Slightly behind them and thus nearest Barry, young and bleak-eyed, whipped out his gun and fired, and his first bullet struck Barry’s saddle horn and whined off into the forest like an an­ gry bee. .His second bullet went al­ most straight down into the ground as he was topping/ from the saddle, for Barry had fifed as he saw the oth­ er’s gun flash out, and found its tar­ get unerringly. The .fallen man’s horse bolted down trail and crashed into the little knot, human and equine, blocking the way* In a moment of utmost confusion, with the girl almost breaking free, Barty saw the two men reaching foe their guns, One of the two jammed the muzzle of his gun between her shoulders* "You shoot, damn you, an* I shoot I” he called out* “Call it a draw then, so you clear out/* Barry retorted* This girl with the wind-blown hair and violet-gray eyes and the lines of her that fitted into Ms Ideals like a beloved one in a lover’s arms, was the loveliest thing he had ever seen. At that instance Lucy Blue, like a little wistful vanishing ghost, began fading out of his life. "I do thank you!” she cried out then, against_»> ■Tm know,” She pointed. "I live down there. You can’t see the house; it’s hidden by the pines, Yes. You will come to see me.” She spurred off down the trail, He went on his way, headed for his lone­ ly cabin and thinking of her. Then at last he came into a coun­ try where nothing had changed. And then he saw a little trickle of blujsh-gray smoke making its thin wisp upward from his chimney! He rode up to the cabin and dismounted, throwing open the door violently. Squatting before his fire-place, bus­ ied with frying-pan and coffee pot, was old Timebrline. “Howdy,” said Timber, as thuogh they’d parted yesterday. “Jus* in time for supper.” When Barry went straight to his bunk and threw himself down and laughed, and kept on laughing, Tim­ berline could only suppose that he was drunk. .Continued Next Week) MOLESWORTH (Intended for Last Week) Mr. Ed. Peters, of Toronto, spent last week at the home of ’H. C. Felk- ar and other friends. Ileen Hardie is holidaying with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, Jack Hardie, Moorefield. Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Lowe spent the week-end in Galt with their son, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Lowe and family. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Simpson and family, of Fordwich, visited with Mrs. S.^ Douglas, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Matt. Anger and- son, Bobby, of Moorefield, spent a couple of days last week with the latter’s par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Felkar. A large number from around here celebrated,, the Glorious 12th in Brus­ sels on Wednesday last. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lowe, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Lowe, on Monday, July 10th, a son. Sympathy is extended to Mr. and .Mrs. H. R. Spence and family and Mr. H. Grainger, in their recent sad be­ reavement. Mrs. Phillips and Mrs, Ohler, God­ erich, are visiting with Mrs. Hardie. Master Mac Morphett; of Windsor, is holidaying with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John McIntosh. Mrs. Sbarpin, of Minnedosa, Man., is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Jack Brown and Mr. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott and Lome, of Harvey, III,, are spending a month with Mr. and -Mrs, H. R. Spence. 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Here is a novel cake-and-ice cream miniature of the giant Try­ lon and Perisphere which tower over the great New York World’s Fair, and you can be first in your crowd to serve them. These amaz­ ing buildings leave an indelible im­ pression on every visitor to this vast, colorful spectacle. And this easy, delicious, appealing treat is sure to make just such an impres­ sion on your party guests! Here are the necessary directions; Almond Ice Cream 2 packages vanilla powdered’ freezing mix 2 cups cold milk ft teaspoon almond extract 2 cups whipping cream Whip cold whipping cream In fl­bowl until it holds its shape — no more. Add powdered freezing mix to cold milk, beat with egg beater until smooth. Mix thoroughly with whipped cream without beating. Stir in almond extract. Pour into freezing tray. Place tray in freez­ ing compartment and freeze until firm but mellow — about 3 hours. To serve, dip out with acoop or - — ......— — — ...........■"—> Mr. and kMrs. Cecil Black spent Sunday with friends at Belgrave. Mr. and Mrs. Case Black and Freda spent Sunday with friends at Port Al­ bert. Lucky Teter at C.N.E. The deliberate smashing up of cars seems a precarious and useless w.ay to make a living. Actually the men who risk their' necks in seemingly dare­ devil stunts are doing a great public service, for by testing these cars in crashes and spills they are helping through the knowledge thus acquired, to make driving safe for you. "Lucky” Teter, premier stunt-driver and safety advocate, claims all motorists should wear “crash” helmets—and certainly he should know, as you will agree Thursday, July 26th, 193?$ shape into balls- with tablespoon*. Serve with apricot, sauce.. Makes • about 3 pints. Apricot Sauce ft lb. dried apricots (ft cup)p 2 ft 3 ft re­ in- cups water­ cup sugar tablespoons- lemon juice cup light corn, syrup Pinch salt Wash apricots thoroughly, moving1 any dark spots. Put saucepan with the water, cover,, and slowly bring to> boll; Simmer' until very tender,, about 1 hour* Rub through sieve; with cooklnr water. There should be about 1ft! cups puree and juice;, add enough, water to make 2 cups. Add remain* ing ingredients, bring- to boll, and boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly,. Makes about 2 cups.. To Make Trylon Choose close-textured, butter cako such as pound cake. Cut into- three-sided pyramids about 5 inches tall, having as bases equilateral triangles with 1% to 2 Inch sides* Frost -with 7-minute frosting to= which a few drops of lemon juice have been added to make it spread easily. To frost easily, lay trylona on waxed paper and frost 2 sides In this position; when dry, turn and frost third side. .'1 when you see ‘‘Lucky’' Teter and his- corps of Hell Drivers at the Canad­ ian National Exhibition this year. One Oversight The doctor examined him twice a- year. He wore goloshes when it rain­ ed. He slept with his window open. He stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh vegetables. He got at least eight hours- sleep every night. He never smoked*, drank, or lost his temper. He did his- daily dozen. He was all set to live to be a hundred. The funeral took place yesterday— he had forgotten about motor cars. China — the rice eating country — eats more different varieties of food; than any other country in the world.