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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1934-12-13, Page 2DECEMBER IS, 1031 THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE lllllllllll BY JOSEPH McCORD Exeter Established 1373 and 1887 Published every Thursday morning at Exeter, Ontario SUBSCRIPTION—$2,010 .per year in advance RATES—Farm or Real Estate for sale 50c. each insertion for first tour insertions, 3 5c. each subse­ quent insertion. Miscellaneous ar­ ticles, To Rent, Wanted, Lost, or Found 10c. per line of six words. Reading notices 10c. per line. Card of Thanks 50c, Legal ad­ vertising 12 and 8c. per line, In Memoiiam, with one verse 50c, extra verses 25c. each. Member of The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association for Serenity. Perhaps he should have told her who he was—should have halted his fathei* right there on the road and forced the introduction. If there had been trouble—well, nobody, would have been the wiser. But pshaw! The older doctor was a gentleman. He wasn’t going 'to be tickled sick over the idea of a com­ petitor, naturally, but nobody could hate this game little youngster. And she was MacDonald’s niece—that might help. Well, it was too late now. He would have a dickens of a time ex­ plaining that Loraine business—But he would wiggle out of that if only there wasn’t any unpleasant nests, professionally. Maybe he’d better put his dad wise to it. That’s, what he would do! If lie could make Dr. Dale's istart in Penny Mill a pleasant one she should be glad enough to forgive him his little joke. He whistled to Kewps and set off at a faster pace. Parrish, Sr, was at home when the vagrants arrived, seated before his desk engaged in filling a quant­ ity of capsules. He glanced up from his task without 'offering a word of greeting and the son. leaned over a back of a nearby chair and waited 'until 'his father should have finished. The last capsule filled, Dr. Par­ rish poured the remaining powder back into the bottle, corked it firm­ ly, then dusted his fingers fastidious­ ly with a silk handkerchief he drew from the breast pocket of his coat. He raised his grey eyes to the young­ er man. and vouchsafed a; “Well?” (Forcing a. careless smile, Maury took .Serenity’s card and dropped it against an inkstand almost under his parents nose. “What have you gtot to say about th'a-t?” he challenged. Parrish put on his spectacles, lift­ ed the pasteboard t>o a convenient height and read its contents very, de­ liberately. A slight lift of his bushy eyebrows was his only re­ sponse, except that he released his hold on the card and let it flutter down to the floor. “She came to town today,” Maury 'offered uncertainly, his smile van­ ished now. “I suppose that was the .y.otung wo­ man I saw you with this afternoon?’ “Sure, that was she—Dr. Dale. Very interesting sort of—person. She was having some trouble with a 'tire when I happened to walk by. I changed it for her.” “Then let that be the end of your acquaintance.” “Why? What do you mean?” “I mean I’ve no intention oif know­ ing any quacks or charlatans that choose to exhibit themselves here. Neither will you.” “But this doctor’s a regular. She tells me she’s got a letter for your—’ “I don’t care to see it.” “But Dad, it’s from—” “I’m not interested,” his father interposed. ‘‘Then you mean you won’t ever meet her—professionally?” Continued next week IT’S LIVER THAT MAKES YOU FEEL SO WRETCHED Wake Up Your Liver Bile and Get A New Lease of Life. No Calomel Is Necessary. For you to feel Wealthy and happy, your liver must pour two pounds of liquid pile into your bo web, every <i*y pf your life. Without that bile, trouble a tarts promptly. Your food just won’t digest the way it should and your bowels are sluggish. Food decays inside you and your entire system is undermined by this poisonous waste matter. You have Indiges­ tion—the discomfort pf gas, bloating, heartburn and sourness. You are prey to headaches. Haye a tongue like cotton-wool, a nasty taste in your mouth, bad breath and ugly skin. You haven’t anything like the pep a healthy person should have. In fact you pre generally wretched. How can you expect to clear up a condition like this completely by taking mere Dowel-movers like salts, mineral water, oil, laxative candy or ehewing gum, or roughage? They can’t wake up your liver bikW Avoid calomel (mercury). Buy yourself a box of old reliable Carter's Little Liver Pills. All vegetable, sure, gentle, safe, They’ll wake up your liver without upsetting you. Bring back the glad-to-bc-alive feeling, once mpre, Don’t waste your money on substitutes. Be definite. Ask for Carter's by name and get them. Look for the name, Carter's, on the red label. 25c at all druggists, <7 , BIII | a competitor. iillllllnllllillliJInlHlIiHHlHiililililililiflilillliiilliitillilllllllllHkH I try only to mend we have small-town ways. Probably, souls here in Penny Mill. You’d be;we'l'e rather set in them.” Maury locked after the yellow . .... ■ — ............................. roadster ais long as it was in sight ^uu UU,Y, Then he turned to his four-footed gUainted with so,nie (>r HiiilH companion with a deep sigh. “Kid,” he tssfUCt very softly, amazed a't the extent of my practice,! There was something in his voice too. And now, let me make you ac- that made Serenity wish she did not : my most have to give so much of her atten- May we begin with ticn to avoiding the numeraws bumps Mudge Maeys? 1 in the roadway. She wished she 'could a-et a really e-ood look into the hopeless cases, the chief sinner- ____ ______“Georges was wrong. There goes the-ju^ge—meet aur neAV (physician.'could get a really good look into the thirty-eighth possibility down the1 Dale was the name, was it not?” ...... 4‘1'" ......1’"" road this minute—and. going home!” j 4- - - • • A little cloud of dust arose under! whiskers, looked down from the row the enthusiastic thumping of the.,2f chairs. Its owner was the one terrier’s tail. “My sainted, aunt!” murmured his master. It was almost a prayer. __ (eyes of the speaker. His tone A lean face, framed in gray side- 'brought an unpleasant reminder of that store loafer’s sly laugh—of _......_ ______ ___ m_ John Loraine’s expression when she | in the group who had no't departed ventured to speak 'of her profession* al hopes. “I have been given to understand,” CHAPTER JU The Reviewing Stand Buster slowed down to sober pace as his driver scanned the single rail- roaid track formed a shimmering •boi'dei* to their trip’s objective. '‘You never can tell,” cautioned ’ Serenity, ‘‘this might ju§t happen to be the day for the .train to pass and we mustn’t be our first patients, must we, darling?” Bu<t there was no sign of life along the hot steel ribbons, nor about the dingy station basking in the sun. A water tank and a gaunt elevator, lacking even less promising, consti­ tuted the immediate suburbs. So the two adventurers bounced thedr way over a planked crossing and rolled into what appeared to be Penny Mill’is main thoroughfare. “Ah!” exclaimed Serenity a mo­ ment later. “Signs of commotion!” The bustle referred to consisted of a quiet group enjoying .the grate­ ful shade afforded by the wooden awning in front of Danner’s general store, a gathering that lifted listless eyes in recognition of Buster’s hope­ ful approach. Two elderly men in the foreground balanced a checker board on .their knees for the seeming edification of half a. dozen chair filters who had adopted -the store porch as their gal­ lery. Other spectators lolled on the front steps and there appeared to be at least one sleeping dog for eajch member of the audience. Peering over the shoulder of one of the gamesters was a short rotund individual garbed in rusty alpacai of semi-clerical cut. His glazed straw hat was pushed back from humored face which was with the heat. A moist chief dangled from one of man’s turned-back coat sleeves, and a huge palm-leaf fam was clutched in one pudgy fist. He was the first to evidence a real interest in the yel­ low stranger and 'his eyes widened in mild amazement ,as ed the details of the caravan. ‘Guiding her car close his gond- shining handker- the- little Professional Cards from his restful pose. Even now, he gave but a slight nod in answer I to the introduction. Serenity, who she ventured, “that you have but one had stepped forward with the expec-’Physician here. And that was ane tat ion of shaking hands, halted m’reason I selected this place. It her tracks and returned an equally J°okedi like a goed chance to acquire brief acknowledgment. |r~“i..........’ As the rites continued, under the more- clergyman’s direction, several of the me.’ townsmen murmured incoherent re- I spouses, then an uncomfortable' silence descended over the group un­ til Dr. Bolling broke in with; “Haive you met our Dr. Parrish?” Before 'the new arrival ctould re­ ply, there was the sound of a s , ; snicker. She glanced about the circle of new acquaintances in time to discover one of them withdraw­ ing his elbow furtively fn'oin the im­ mediate vicinity of his neighbor’s ribs. The nudger q his occupation of whittling, there was the suggestion of a sly grin on his unshaven face. Serenity'Taised her chin and voice. “No,” she announced clearly. have not met your Dr. Parrish. hope to have that pleasure soon.” “Of course—of course,” interpos­ ed the mender of souls. “He will be more than glad to welcome you —I’m very sure. And not come and let me quainted with Mrs. sorry to tell you that to leave her am reversing try to extend sure you will for a little while on our porch after your drive.” ‘“That’s awfully good of you,” Ser­ enity exclaimed gratefully, touched by the sincere invitation. “It would be ever so nice, but I mustn’t in­ trude unannounced. Isn’t there a hotel near here where I can stow my traps for the present?” “Tut—.tut. Plenty of time for that later. There is always ‘room at the inn’—here. Come lover to our little place first and get acquain­ ted. ] your plans. wonderful planner my partner is. breathlessly, readjusting himself on Now, if you won’t drive too fast I’ll1 his perch after the car’s sudden halt act as guide. Won’t you do that?” , almost precipitated him. into the “Cf course I will,” exclaimed .the girl impulsive y. '“But (you must ride with me.” Bolling looked over the small car quizzically. ,‘My dear child,” he a-bsered- dou'btfiuJly, “I’m afraid they absovb- app reaching t bo the group Serenity brought it to a hailt, a trifle embarrassed at finding herself the target .of Penny Mill’s silent apprais­ al. Springing lightly to the ground, she stepped up on the sidewalk, thrust her fists into the pockets of her jereey and mustered her best smile. “Good afternoon, gentlemen!” There was no audible response, so she pressed on gallanriy. “May I introduce myself? I am Dr. Dale. I—’’She took a deep breath, then made the plunge. “I’m going to locate in. your city.” Teh effect of this announcement was a trifle disconcerting. Not a word was said by the audience, hut the front legs of every chair, save one, made noisy con’talct with the porch floor. The lower jaws of their occupants fagged in sympa­ thetic helplessness. The nearer cf the two checker players twisted himself about for a better view of the intruder, thereby tilting the board and causing the discs .to roll in every direction. ■Stirred by this disaster, one of the dogs bounded to his feet and barked excitedly. The sound seemed to break the tension. The little man in. black clutched off his hat and advanced, a bright smile lighting up his kindly face. “You took us quite by surprise—■ Doctor. We are very glad you with us.” There was no mistaking ferity of his greeting and felt her heart go out thankfully to this new friend. “I’m Dr. Bolling,” he informed her, holding out a moist hand. “No —no,” he added, hastily, with a twinkle in his shrewd eyes, “I’m not to have the sin- Serenity some outlying practice, if nothing ■and that would be good for --- JI “Why?” Serenity smiled a ilittle to herself, thinking she interpreted the motive back of he question. “Not jus't because I’m a beginner,” lc_ she assured him. “Perhaps my ideals sly are in for a bad -wallop.—-I don’t knoiw. You see, I’m hoping to meet j some real people here—people who wi,ll let me be something more 'than a prescription scrib’ber or a lady- who l ms ueigHU'ui-«s' knows how to do up a sore thumb, quickly resumed Who will take me into their lives— whittling, but some. I’ve always lived in 'the city where everybody’s dreadfully bored and cynical and in a hurry. Maybe the whole world is like that. I’m not sure now. I was—until the last year or two. My father was a doc­ tor and he wanted ane to be one. We were great pals-—<1 can’t remem­ ber my mother. I would have done anything Dad asked, if i't took a leg. | Then he 'left me—I felt it was up to I me to carry one for luijn if I 'could 1 “Of course,” said the other prompt- . ly. I “Well then—-I (hospital work, maybe, are hurt ferent. why I’ve like this everything, folks take human—You know, (friends. Do they?” | “I try to think so, sometimes I get just 1 , discouraged.” | “Well, they’ve got 1 I declared the new [ “After they get used j around here, I believe __ _ __________ _ _____lever so many woman Perhaps we can .help you make |who—Oh!” You’ve no idea what, al “What?” demanded planner my 1i “I ■I now, will you make you ac- Bolling? I’m she is unaible chair—that is why I the usual ctourtesy .we new .friends here. I’m find At pleasant to rest guess it was the When folks or isick, there’re a lot diif- •They’re people. That’s been hoping that in places where the air is clean and time to .be live — make WINCHELSEA (Crowded out last week) Mr. and Mrs. John Prance spent Tuesday of laet week with; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Prance at Dashwood. Miss Eunice Parkinson, iof Blan- shard, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Foster*. Mr. and Mrs. P. Whitlock, of .the Thames Road and Miss Joy Whitlock of iSt. Thomas, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. F. Horn, ■Mr. and Mrs, Walker Kerslake and Miss Genevieve spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Billy Denham of Kirkton. Mr. R. E. Pooley has been pick­ ing some beautiful pansies during the past week from his garden and there is still lots of blossom. |Mrs. Murray, of Exeter, spent a couple of days last week with her son Mr. Garnet Murray. Mias Lenore Doupe, of London, spent Sunday with her cousin Miss Gertrude Camm. Mr. and1 Mrs. George Davis spent Saturday evening with! Mr. and Mtb. Arthur Day of near Exe'ter. Mr. John Allison, -of Springfield, visited one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. F. Horn. Mrs. George Davis and Jeau spent last Thursday with Mrs. Ewart Pym at Exeter. GLADMAN & STANBURY BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &o- Money to Loan, Investment's Made Insurance Safe-deposit Vaults for use of our Clients without charge EXETER and HENSALL CARLING & CORLEY BAliRISTERS, SOLICITORS, &c- LOANS, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE Office; Carling Block, Mjain Streep EXETER, ONT. Dr. G. S. Atkinson, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTAL SURGEON Office opposite the New Post Office M/ain Street. Exeter Telephones Office 34w House 34J Office closed Wednesday afternoons until further notice Dr. G. F. Roulston, L.D.S.,D.D.S. DENTIST Office; Carling Block EXETER, ONT. Closed Wednesday Afternoons to show me!” doctor stoutly, to having me there will be and kiddies the passenger dust. “I’m so sorry,” the girl apologiz­ ed. “But will you look at that!” ■She was pointing to a small frame building, a one-storey structure that had the appearance of owning as you have failed .to notice how much many as four rooms within its tun- room I occupy for a small man.” painted walls. Serenity’s eyes were “Oh, we’ll manage,” laughed Ser- shining as she contemplated this new eni,ty. ‘ There are plenty of places 1 discovery. where I can tuck you. in.” ( ‘“There it is!” she exulted. “I “I’ll ride on the step,” decided ' knew .it was waiting for me—home— the cleric, “then you won't have to’office—everything! And it’s vacant disturb anything.” ithis- minute. Isn’t that fine?” •Suiting action to the word, he Bolling smiled at her enthusiasm, climbed on the running board Clutch- I “You 'almost too fast for me, Doe­ ing the side of -the cair firmly with ' £°r> one hand and pointing out route with the palm-leaf “Straight on up the street, Jehu- chariot. too smooth, you may have noticed.” As Buster decorously traversed the elm-shaded thoroughfare, 'the oiuter passenger leaned over the door that he might more easily carry on his duties as official host for Penny ..Mill. I would imagine,” he offered, a slight questioning inflection in his tone, “this is your first vist among us.” “Yes, sir,” replied his driver promptly." It is. I suppose I really sbould have looked the ground over a little before moving in bag and baggage, but I was in a, hurry to get started—to commence my work, yon know. |At least I hope 'there’s go­ ing to be some she added with “0, good, man. thing —and work. You know this is a very small oommiunity and, I fear, their fan. Miss -and don’t bounce me off' your Our pavement here is none work here for me,” a rueful smile. ■a practice here—a declared the little take time—every- you find practice,” “It may that’s worth while takes time A Health Giving Tonic And System Regulator When, you feel as if your powers arc giving out, strength ebbing, spirits depressed, memory failing, a feeling of nervous exhaustion, stealing over you, pass restless nights, and your energy on the wane it is time you took something to build up your health. Milburn’s II. & N. Pills contain throe kinds of iron, which is so essential to improve the blood content, and will help build up the system and make rich, red blood. They help to induce natural rest and restore weak sickly people to a healthy, vigorous condition of body and mind. ‘ But, ma,y,be, you’re quite right The place has been vacant a long time now.” “Who owns it, please? I must see my new landlord before some­ body beats .me to it.” “I don’t think you’ll find compe­ tition,” he assured her. showed in his eyes. “The pant was a professional sorts. Perhaps I should that he didn’t do very well- I believe he was forced to look where for a living.” “What did he practice?” “Embalming,” Serenity laughed merrily. “What he didn’t get was co-operation, most ■likely. He should have stuck it un­ til 1 came! But does the owner live near here? Do you think I could talk to him right away?” “I’m sure of it. His name is Ab­ ner Sears and he sits on tha't porch yonder. If you’ll wait here a min­ ute, I’ll deliver him into your hands .Some fifteen minutes later, Mr. Scare was back in his rocking chair, gdzing rather unbelievingly, at a crisp bank note in his hands. ‘‘Yes, sir,” he announced to an in­ visible audience just within the screen door, “she's, a doctor—woman doctor—told me so herself. Wants the place for an office and give me the first month’s rent without baitin’ an eyelash. Ten dollars—bet you she’d a made it twleve just as quick. How the heck should I know how old she is? I didn’t ask her.” He thrust the money into his trousers pocket and shook his- head. “Doggone—” he regretted. When Maury, alias Mohn Loraine’ strolled slowly homeward that afternoon, he found himself perplexed. All thought of liis novel seemed driven from his by the unexpected tilth of advents. And, uppermost, was apprehension— A twinkle last occu- m an­ te II ■in 1 1—of you fact, eil se- same .sadly new mind GREENWAY (Crowded out last week.) Mr. and Fred Steeper attended the Royal Winder Fan- in Toronto last week. The Harmony Class met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks on Tuesday night. ■Mir's. Mas. Ga'rdiner is ^pending a few weeks with her niece Mrs. Pym of Winchelsea. Mr. and '.Mrs. I. C. Goodhand and Miss Erma visited Mr. and Mrs. B. Goodhand over the week-end. Mrs. Ray Pollock, of Kerrwood, is . spending a few days with her parents j Mr. and Mrs. E. M. McPherson, 1 Miss Lois Brown has. been suffer­ ing from a dislocated hip bone. We 1 are glad to report she is somewhat | improved aflter consulting a London specialist. Mrs. Archie McIntosh is visiting in Port Huron. The Y. P. IS. met at the home *oif Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd IBrophey lagit Thursday wiith Miss. Erma Goodhand in charge. 'Olive English gave an instrumental and Pearl Brophey read the lesson; a duet by Misksi Klein- stiver and Erma Goodhand. after which a discussion was lead by Rev. J B. Mo-ore; reading by Evelyn Curts The meeting wais closed wiith the benediction and recreation period followed. SHIPKA (Too late flor las't week) The Y. P. S. held their regular meeting Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. R-oy Ratz were ill. London Sunday to visit the latter’s father Mr. F. Haist who lias been in the hospital for some time. Mr. Haist is expecting to return to his home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Sweitzer spent Saturday in London. Miss V. Moore returned home with them. Mr, Walter Neil from Lieu.ry call­ ed on relatives 'Sunday. Mr. Sandy McEachon from Port Huron was renewing old 'acquaint ahces last week. Mr. and Mrs, Clarence Gale attend­ ed the Golden wedding anniversary, of the latter’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kraft, of Dashwood on Sun­ day last. The Wife-—“Don’t you think We ought to get mother a little present to take back (With lior when she goes? Can you suggest anything?” The Brute—“What about a hlce big jar of vanishing cream?” Jas. St. Mission Circle The annual meeting of the Willing Workers’ Mission Circle was held on Monday evening at the home oif Miss May Jones. Following the business session the election of officers were held. Misis Jones’ group had charge of the meeting when the .devotional leaflet was read by Mrs. Witmer fol­ lowed by prayer by .Miss Jones. A chapter in the book was read by Miss Mamie Pridham. A isocial hour wais then enjoyed when lunch was served. The following officers were elected for the year .19(315. Superin­ tendents Mrs. Amy, Mrs. Rowe; president, Celia Christie; 1st Vice- president, Allice Handford; 2nd Vice- president, May Jones; Treasurer, J. Sheere; assistant, Treasurer, Stella Southcott; secretary, Lulu Linden­ field; -assistant secretary, Madeline Witmer; corresponding secretary, Loreen Dunn; stewardship, Mildred Rowe; mite box supt., Meta Salter; birthday box supt., Gertrude Francis missionary monthly isupt. Ella Link; finance committee, (Mildred Rowe, Jean Sheere, Mrs. Lindenfield, M-atry Mc'Kaig, M’ns. Hockey; pianist, Mrs. Carey; assistant, Flossie Hunter; press reporter, Verna 'Coates; group leaders, Mamie Pridli-aim, Mrs. Koch, ■Mrs. H. C. Carey and Reta Rowe. The Circle have more than reach­ ed their allocation having raised over $300 this year. K. C. BANTING, B.A., M.D. Physician & Surgeon, Lucan, Ont. 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