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The Wingham Advance Times, 1935-06-27, Page 6SYNOPSIS Six persons are in an inner office of the law •firm of Dawson, McQuire and Locke at Philadelphia. A master hearing in the divorce case of Row- land. vs. Rowland is under way. Mrs. Rowland, represented by her lawyer brother, Mr. Williard; Mr. Rowland, the defendant, and his attorney, Mr. Trumbull; the court clerk and Mr. Dawson, the master, are the six per- sons. There is a new development in the case. After failing to defend him- self against the charge of adultery in earlier hearings, Mr. Rowland digs up ;evidence and asks the court's permis- sion to prodaace witnesses and resist the suit. Judge Dawson overrules the heated objections of Mr. Williard, and orders Mr. Trumbull to bring in the first witness. Mr. Trumbull has just gone to an outer office to bring the witness but finds her dead—chloro- formed. She is Mrs. Barbara Keith, 'wife of a prominent business man. Judge Dawson phoned, for the police Detective Tommy Rankin is assigned to the. case. •He is now questioning all of theparties involved in the case, NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY. Rankin looked at his match. `And now it's foto-thirty, he observed, re- turning it. "That places the murder in the half hour between two -thirty and three o'clock." He strode to the door opening in- ent his findings to hint; the 'court us- ually following his recommendation, whether for or against the granting of the divorce. ? "Who is suing?" was Rankin's next question. "1$ the husband the plain i till?" "No, the wife, Mrs. Adele Rowland, brought the libel in this igstance. Mr. Allen Rowland is termed the res - h pondent. Mrs; Rowland asks a di- ;vorce a vinculum matrimonium, that lie, from the bonds of matrimony, And she is represented by her broth- er, Harvey Williard of Williard and Hanley." The detective nodded to indicate 1 some familiarity with the names men- ; tioned. "Mrs. AIlen Rowland, ell? On what (grounds does she demand the separa- tion?° Adultery, Mr. Rankin," the lawyer ,answered, "She accused flim—and, I !must admit, has thoroughly establish- ed her claim — of an intrigue with !Miss Jill Edmond, the correspondent. Miss Edmond was recently Mrs. Row- land's social secretary," !Rankin mentally noted that by% its very nature this particular suit for di- 'vorce might violate public good taste I and must be contested behind closed doors. He recalled having read in the 1 newspapers when Mrs. Rowland first "instituted suit. For the former Adele Williard was a member of a socialIy 'prominent Philadelphia family and her to the main office and beckoned his !wealth and beauty made her marital assistant. :adventures the subject of press cos - "Phone Headquarters, Jenks," he ment and headlines. She was the dau- WINCHAA;t ADVANCE -TIMES ",That is sinee April twenty-sixth, This is the sixth hearing; they leave eon- tinued every Wednesday, except last week, which was skipped to permit the respondent to petition the court for leave to introduce unexpected new evidence at rhe session against the granting of a divorce:' The detetcive frowned, not compre- hending. "Unexpected ,fresh evidence. Exactly what do you mean? What was Mr, Rowland's evidence before that?" ,"He offered no defense whatever, Mr. Rankin: Up to two weeks ago, he was represented at the hearings and attended himself, but made no attempt to contest the suit. And then, on Thursday, May twenty-fifth, the day following, our last meeting, his law- yer, Mr. Trumbull, notiled Mr, Wil Bard that he intended to enter a posi- tive defense to bar the suit. He claimed it was based on newly dis- covered events, which had just oc- curred, and so could not have been presented earlier." "And the nature of this defense?" Rankin inquired quickly. "As I understand, also adultery," ler. Dawson related. "Of course, since this tragedy prevented the in- troduction of testimony, I don't know the details. But in effect, .11r. Row- Iand offered to prove, through Mrs. Keith, that since his wife brought ac- tion she has had, the" same sort of illicit relations :with soine one he doesn't name — as those of which she accuses him." Mr, Simpkins cleared his throat. "Mr. Trumbull stated, however," he instructed, "and have Dr. Sackett sentsmelter of the late Peter Williard, who interposed hesitantly, "that Mrs. over immediately. Tell them I wantears before had accumulated afor- !tune or- Rowland's ... ahem . .. alleged par - ,Johnson along also to look around ? one in real estate, At his death, she amour was subpoenaed to be here to - with his fingerprint apparatus; and wand her brother inherited an estate day." couple of photographers as well;' of well over a million dollars. Once The detective's frown deepened, When the detective left to carry outbefore, she had married Tam Mar - creasing his forehead with furrowed his instructions, Rankin returned to l'shall,. a clubman, whose early death it lines - the lawyer. : a motor accident added to her for- "Would such an answer, if true, bar "Now, Mr. Dawson, I should Iike tune. The papers, the detective re- Mrs. Rowland's suit?" he asked. to have a brief summary of the situ- tective remembered, described her "Would it effectively prevent the ation at your meeting here today. At suit as a "love match on the rocks." : granting of a decree, according to what time did it begin, what develop- t Especially- was gossip rife and the law?" ed and who are the parties involved?" !public interested, because her second "Yes, altogether." The lawyer "I am the master," Mr. Dawson ex- husband, Allen Rowland, was totally • smiled at his perplexity. "I realize plained, "I listen to both sides of the without social prestige or distinction how absurd it sounds that, when both rase and recommend my decision to ; or money. In fact, he had been a rid- parties have been unfaithful and no the court. I was appointed by Judge ing master or some similar romantic longer love each other they shouldn't Finley." !underling when Mrs. 1farshali, as a be allowed to separate, but the Iegal Rankin was sufficiently familiar young young widow, scandalized soc- theory of the law is that the state is with the peculiar divorce law of his iety by suddenly eloping with him ; also an interested party in every mar - state to comprehend. In Pennsiyvan ;about four and a half years before. Triage. it does not favor divorces and ia, the proceedings were generally: "I saw a reference to Mrs. Row- grants them only as a privilege, when private, instead of being held in open ` land's suit in the papers, Mr. Daw- the parties deserve one. The one court before a judge and jury. Some son. But that was early int April; seeking it must come into court with member of the bar, called a "master,";have you been holding meetings ever ' clean hands; his or her conjugal con - was assigned by a justice to listen to ; since:' I duct must be exemplary- and without the facts of the complaint, and pres r "Practically," the lawyer returned. Jany offense like that complained of." "Then Mrs. Keith was a very im- }' portant witness for lt•Ir. Rowland, wasn't she?" L "Undoubtedly, if she really could establish, as he claimed, the guilty re- lations of his Wife and her lover. Es- pecially, I believe, as he is the only other witness, and his testimony is likely to be biased. Blit with hers, I should certainly have advised the court that Mrs. Rowland be refused a decree." "Well, what can you tell me about Mrs. Keith? Who is she, Mr. Daw- son? How is she connected with the parties in the case?" The lawyer shrugged."I lcno w no - DOG GIVES LIFE FOR CHILDREN Little jean and Lois Brown, (laugh- tors of Provincial `.Police `' Officer Brown, of Blind River, were out play- ing with their constant companion, Mickey, recently, when a large bear charged thein. Courageous little Mic- key, their Boston ball pal, pitted his puny strength against his gigantic opal prf>nent and ,4o worried the bear that. the girls were able to get away.'. The little dog paid for his bravery, forhe died shortly afterward from the ter- rible wounds he suffered, and the lit- tle girls are inconsolable. Mickey has been given a real hero's funeral, Above are shown Jean' on the L E'L'T, and Lois, who is seen holding their pet, Shorn they had dressed 'up in doll's clothes, thing whatever about her. As I said, she had not yet testified. I came dir- ect from court this afternoon to the hearing, and didn't see her until Mr. Trumbull summoned us into that of- fice." "Mrs. Rowland. appears to have been acquainted with her," the clerk again spoke up, "and most unfriend-. 1t,„ Rankin turned quickly to Mr. Daw- son. "Is that so? What reason did he give?" "He stated that some antagonism existed between therm," Mr. Dawson explained, "which he feared would prejudice her against his sister, He suggested that she might evade the actual truth. Mr, Ttuuibull'e answer to that was that she was a prominent member of 'Philadelphia society and coaild be trusted." "But you've no idea what the trou- ble was why they were at odds?" The lawyer replied negatively, and a few more shrewd questions speedily showed Rankin that he could add no further pertinent facts at the moment. On concluding his interrogation on these points, the detective turned to the communicating entrance. "I suppose inose I -caro obtain from the others all the information about her I need," he said, "bttt that will have to wait now. I think, before I go any further, I'll take a look at the body." Hardly knowing what to anticipate in the adjoining room, he was both shocked and surprised at the youth and beauty of the vietin. COULD NOT SEW A BUTTON ON Her Heade Were Helpless with Rheumatism At one time she thought she would lose the use of her right hand, But "a blessing"—in the form of 1' ruschen Salts ---put her right again. "I . ivas sore in a bad state," she writes, " In fact, I could not do niy housework, 1 was so bad with rheu- matism in Illy arms and hands, I could not sleep at nights, and I thought I would lose the 11Se of Illy right hand. I could not hold an-- thing, nor could I sew a button on. My arum would go dead. I was ad- vised to try Kruschen, and inside of three weeks I found such a change. I have kept rat taking it, and now I sleep all night—thanks to ICruschen's help and relief."—(Mrs.) J, H. Two of the ingredients of Rruschen Salts have the power of dissolving uric acid crystals, which are respon- sible for rheumatic agony, Other in- gredients of these salts assist Nature to expel These dissolved crystals through the natural channel. She was expensively but simply dressed in a plain, blue ensemble. Her only jewelry was a plain gold wedding ring on her left hand. Faintly and only because he sought it, Rankin caught the aromatic, sweet` ish odor of chloform in the office. Dr. Clark bent over the still form to point out the narks of which he had spoken. "Here, you see, Mr. Rankin," he stated, "where the murderer held her while he pressed the chloroform pad to her nose." The detective confirmed his exam- ination. "So it seems," he agreed. His gaze wandered to the windows in the right wall, partially open and with drawn curtains, and he crossed to thetas. Looking out he could see into another building, still taller, hon- eycombed with windows. "`It's lucky for the criminal," he commented, "that these window had curtains-" He turned away and rejoined Mr. Dawson beside the body, (Continued Next Week) GORRIE. SOFTBALL NOTES (Continued from page 7) and was forced to retire, while Clar- ence Sparling•and Albert Phillips join- ed the "sore -thumb" brigade. Leading scorers were Earl Toner, C. Black and Sterton Ashtcn, with four runs each, while the latter did some terrific bat- ting, including a honer and a three- ply swat, M. Irwin and H. Sperling were effective at the short stop posi- tion. Standing of the teams up to Tuesday noon, is as follows; Won Lost to play Maple Leafs ......... 3 2 1 Tigers _..._..., , _., 3 2 1 Grenadiers ..... 8 3 0 Cyclones . , 1 3 2 WROXETER Miss Delle Rutherford of Toronto, is a guest at the home of Mrs. Robe, McLaughlin. Mr. Jas, Rae who has been attend- ing the College of Education at Tor- onto is spending a few weeks with his parents, Mr. Rae has accepted a position on the staff of the Brant- ford Collegiate Institute. Mr. Andy Inglis of Woodstock, called on friends in town on Tuesday of last week, Miss Eleanor Douglas of Lebanon, spent the week -end with her mother, Mrs. John Douglas , Mr, and Mrs, Win, Henderson of Bluevale were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Bert Martin, Mr. and Mrs. R. 3, Rann were week- end visitors with London friends. Mr. and Mrs. A, J, Edgar of Lon- don visited friends here on Monday. Miss Janet Ritchie is at present suffering from tonsilitis from which we trust she will have a speedy re- covery. Mrs, D. McTavish has returned home after spendling the past few weeks in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs, Les. McLaughlin of Oshawa were recent guests with Mrs, R2.obt, McLaughlin. Miss Winnifred Rae of Belgrave, spent the week -end at her home here. Mrs. A. Robertson who has been visiting at the home of her son in Howick returned home last week, A new supply of Hovaick Township Library books has just been received at the Public Library, ; and are nsiw on the shelves for circulation, Rev. Mr, Button of Fordwich will have charge of the service- 'in the United Church next Sunday everting. A member from. here spent Sunday at the take, Mr, and Mrs, Henderson and fam- ily of Guelph were visitors'oe Friday at the home of Mr, Clarence White, Mrs. Sandy MeDongai.,t was the guest of her sister, Mrs, Casemore, 6th, con. of. Tttt'rxb,erry on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. West, Palmer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Hen- ning of Selein. Mr, and Mrs. id, J. Wylie, Frances' and Jimmie, were Bayfield visitors on Friday, Miss Ned, Toronto,' is a guest of her sister, Mfrs. Walter Sawtell, Mrs. J N. Allen spent a few days last week with Mr. and Mrs, 1-I. 13, Allen. Mr. and Mr;. J, I-Iembly arrived home from their vacation last week. Itfr. Ted Htrcks of the Banes staff is now on .holidays, Mrs. Erle Sproule spent part of lase. week with her parents, near Brussels. Mr, and Mrs. Chester Smith, Galt, spent the week -end with Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Whitman, Beryl and Glen, Clifford, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. Milligan. Miss Margaret Gibson and Mr. Jno. Barnard, both of London, spent the week -enol with Mr. and Mrs, John Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. G .A. Wearring and Miss Mamie Gibson spent Sunday at Point Clarice, Mr. and Mrs. Coutts, Conn., were week -end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Erle Ball. We regret the serious illness of Mr. Cooper at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earles Ball, Mrs. Adams and Daughter, Nellie, who have spent the past month with Mrs, Rasmussen, left for their home in the West last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Allenand baby daughter, Brussels, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacL aughlin. and John, were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs, Crosby Sothern, Fordwich, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MacEwen and children, also Miss Gladys Weir spent a day in Guelph last week'. Mr, Lawrence MacEwen of Guelph, spent part of last week with friends here. Miss Mae Davidson leaves this week for London to visit Mrs. Stuart Sanderson, accompanied from there by Mrs. Sanderson, they will visit at Richmond Hill and Oshawa, later joning Mr. and Mrs. G. Davidson at their cottage at Head Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Elliott, Blue - vale, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, A. Meehan. Mr. and Mrs, Walter Davidson, al- so Mr. and Mrs. Burns Moffat and family, Bluevale, were Sunday guests of Miss Mae Davidson. Miss Florence Fowler is a guest of friends at Beach of Pines. Mrs. M. Sellers leaves this week for a short vacation at Martin River. She will accompany Mr, and Mrs, Leslie Hetherington of Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Denny were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. Thursday, June 27th, 1935 CENT A MILE BARGAIN E*CURsio Mhnhtaum Faro; Ado's 7$c, Child 40c, From WINGFLAM SRI. And All Adjacent C. N. R. Stations," 5 to OSHAWA, Port Hope, Oobourg, Belleville, Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville, Prescott, Morrisburg, Cornwall, Uxbridge, Lindsay, Peterboro, Canlpbellford, Aurora, Newmarket, Allendale, Penetang,Collin , y Orillia, Midland, Gravenhurst, Bracebr de, Huntsville, North Bay, ParBarrie, Sound, Sudbury. All towns in New Ontario on line of Temiskaxning & Northern Ontario Rly, ; Nipissing Central RIy,• Kapuskasing. 'Lon lac j'Hardrock tGeraldton (Jellicoe ('fStutgeon .River Gold Fields.)Ttea. Sat, JULY 6 T TORONTO Also to Stratford, Kitchener, 4 : hatham ,gertnh, Sarnia, London, Ingegeohl, Woodstock, Parirs,�T3rantfoxd, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara k'ahle, and Sat, JULY 6 Localey betweenlmpottgntstationsatwhichExcursionTickets are eord--Ask Ticket Agent: For Fares, Return Limits. Train Informption Tickets, commit It nearest Arent. See Handbills. tsasn Station Phone, 50, H, 13, Elliott, Town Agent, Phone 4, CANADIAN and Mrs, N. T. McLaughlin. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Casemore and children, Marion, Vera and Chester of Wingham, were Sunday guests of Mrs, M. Sellers. Mr. and Mrs, Eldrid Nichol have as their guests this week, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tripp, of Ninga, Man, Miss Margaret Doig who is well known here, has • been engaged to teach senior room in the public school here. Mr. Finlayson, who has given efficient service during the past year, will be on the staff of a Toronto school next term. Mr, and Mrs, Eldred Nichol were called to Stratford on Thursday ow- ing to the death of Mrs. Nichoi's bro- ther, Mr. Holmes of that place. The sympathy of many friends is extended. gregation of Trinity Church, ,Ford -- wick, St. Stephens, Gorrie, and St,. James, Wroxeter, received the resig- nation of their Rector, Rev, R. S.. Jones, who has faithfully carried on. his work for the past fifteen years. The resignation will ,take place Sep- tember 1st at which time Rev; Jones will become Rector of St. David's. Church, London. Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Rae and family of Waterloo, were week -end guests of • Mr. and M'rs. D. W. Rae. Mr. 'I'd. Strome of Vancouver Is- land, Mrs..Strome and Kathleen, also Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Burrows, all of Fordwich, were . guests last W ehnes- day of Mr. and Mrs. N. T. McLaugh- lin. Born—On Friday, June 21st, 1935, Mr. Geo, MacEwen was in Toronto last week attending the conventiono f Odd 'Fellows. Mr. Edward Gibson, of Watford, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. T. Gibson.. Mr. and Mrs. H. Mercer and son,. Donald, of Mar.•kdale, were Sunday- visitors with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. San- derson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rasmussen and: daughter, of London, visited on Sun- day with Mrs. Rasmussen. Miss Helen Milligan is visiting with friends at Clifford. Mr. Gordon Gibson is at present employed at building a bridge near Ayton, to Mr, and Mrs, Albert Ashley, 4th line Turnberry—a son. Women's Institute The June meeting of the W. 1. will be held on Thursday, June 27th, at 3 p.m, at the home of Mrs. H. Waller. Roll Call, a Summer Salad. The Co - Operative programme on Home Ec- onomics issued recently by the Dept,, will be introduced by Mrs. Sellers and a discussion by the members will fol- low. Miss Davidson Has Resigned Miss E. Davidson, after four years as principal of the Continuation school here has resigned. Mis Dav- idson proved herself an excellent tea- cher and herresignation is regretted. During her stay here she has taken her place in oar community life. A past president' of Young People's Soc- iety and a member of the Library Board, she was always willing to do her part. Mr. Knight wha• has been an able assistant, will assume the prin- cipalship, and another teacher will take his place as assistant. • Rev. R. S. 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