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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1946-07-11, Page 9THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JULY life 1946 ‘SISTERS IN LOVE’ Many Huron Centres Have Disappeared Through the Years By KATHLEEN MILLER The story thus far; Sue Francis has fallen in love with Michael Burhe, handsome private secretary to the father of a, friend, Michael visits her at her home, and himself falls in love with her older sister, Cynthia, tp whoin he becomes en gaged. Sue thUs Michael of Cyn thia's former marriage and divorce, Then, ashamed of her Jealousy, she runs away; she returns the same evening, after having met .Michael’s cousin, Carey Andrews. She meets Carey again at Cynthia’s announce ment party. Mrs. Francis becomes seriously ill, and plans for the wed ding are postponed. •> Carey has Just -proposed marriage to Sue. CHAPTER VIII "You’ve come tp ask me to many you?” Sue repeated the sentence after him, as if to make it seem real. Her wide gray eyes were stun ned, incredulous. "Why, I think you must be crazy,” she said slow ly; one small hand crept up to rub her confused head. "I know I’m crazy/I’m so^crazy mad about you . . .” The strong brown hands held her firmly as she tried to slip away. "Please marry me, Sue.” “Oh, no.” bead at him. Don’t you see . . . that I -can’t?” "Why not?” He hadn’t let her go. "Why . . . just—” -Sue stared at him. The whole thing was begin ning to be unreal. The familiar' room, Carey here in his dark suit, his brown eyes probing, insistent. It must all be .part of a hideous dream. After what he had over- "But ;I’m not must know She was shaking her “I simply can’t, Carey, ■fhaf* T ti heard that -morning, in love with you. You ■that.” "That’s not a reason, with you.” "But that’s only half riage needs love on both sides— Please . . .” There was a strange purpose in his eyes, some unalter able resolve that shook her, made her afraid. As if his will were stronger than her own; as if he could sway her, dominate her. But how silly! She tore her eyes away. "Please let me go.” "Sue—” But she mustn’t 'look at him again. Safer not to. "You’re not in love with that Galloway guy who’s always under foot—fare you ? " Sue shook her head, as a car door banged Michael stay?” "Yes. "Then put your hat on there room. The engaged -couple- found them there, with the afternoon sun spill ed in golden splendor over the shabby rug, reflecting into Sue's eyes, as she sat, hot cheeked, crowd ed into the corner of the couch, with Carey chair near fingers. "H’m. I Cynthia, coming in with a little rush. "And Sue—your cheeks are on fire! What have you been to her Carey?” Carey was .on his feet, the head confidently high, thesure of itself. _ M be my wife . . , and was, too.” old web-footed Ore- howled Michael in "I honestly didn’t think an-fl was,thumping I’m in love of it! Mar- outside. "There's ■now. Are you If I may.” m. Cyn and going to funny—” she began stiffly, "It wasn’t meant to be.” He strode over to her side, his eyes grave, the grin nowhere in sight, "I’ve asked you to marry me. I want you to marry me. I want you—you need me," Need him? She lifted her head, meeting his tranquil gaze. Oh,* of course— He was referring to "the things he had overheard that morn ing. He meant she needed his mon ey, A scarlet flush began at her chin. "All right," Her tone was hard. "I'll marry you.” "Right away, if you can. In a week or two.” "Yes.” Her tone implied: sooner or later, what difference does it make? Silently he held opt ’his hand to her. A tiny blue box in it—a jewel er’s box, with two rings in it. One a narrow platinum band with tiny diamonds, the other a square dia mond, big, ablaze, and winking at her in the sunlight. "I’ve had these for you for a week,” his voice said quietly. “Will you wear the engagement ring now?” Her eyes were on the ring, she said .tiredly, not looking at him: "Yes, of course, if you wish it.” ' She didn’t have much time to wear it during, the following -days. For suddenly Mom was worse. A dull red flush had climbed into her thin cheeks, her eyes were too bright and restless, her lips parch ed. 4 Dr. Reynolds spent the whole of one hot and agonizing night seated -at the bedside, with M'om’s wasted hand in his, tugging at his mus tache at all too frequent intervals. Sue had shared his vigil, until she fell asleep in the chair, her head drooping forward on her breast like that of a small and irresistably sleepy child. Then the doctor ordered her ruthlessly to -bed. "We can’t afford to have sick, too,” he told her. "I'll you if she’s worse, or if I need had the table . and come into the living on the her, a smell arm of the big cigarette in his intrigue,” said doing black wide "Pur-grin supremely suading her to tough -going it "Why, you gonian, you! ” delight, you’d make it!” . _ _ him vigorously on the back. "Oh, -Sue honey,, how marvel ous!” cooed her sister, and envel oped her in an excited, perfumed hug. "Cynthia—will you listen to me!” snapped Sue into her sister’s ear. She was hot all over now. "No, you listen to me—while I plan. Can’t you just see it? A double wedding, with ^wedding gowns and veils exactly alike, and a string of bridesmaids a- block long. AH your friends and mine, and two huge wedding cakes, and the’ church bankPd high with flowers. Oh, it Will be perfect! I’ve always thought double weddings were just too divine!” "Oh—” Sue opened her mouth again to protest. If they’d only -lis ten to her a minute. Then she was cold all over, apa thetic. Let them think she was gofn,g to marry Carey, if they wish ed. It didn't matter Even if she really had to marry him it wouldn’t matter, Nothing was very impor tant any mote. "Haye you told Mom yet?” Cyn thia asked edgerly. Sue could only shake her head* "Then let me,” begged her sis ter, and whirled to the door With out waiting for an answer* "Come with me. Michael,”’she commanded* and hey betrothed obeyed, grinning. Sue met Carey’s eyes across the stillness of the i'Oom, "That wasn’t you call . . ■ , ■ you-Scamper to bed now. You’ll need all your strength in the morning.” And Sue left him there, his eyes keen and wakeful beneath his shaggy brows. In the morning, in credibly, Mom was better. The flush had cooled to pink, and the unnatural brilliancy was gone from her eyes. Sue tiptoed out of room where her mother slept peacefully. "Dr. Reynolds, you must nearly exhaused,”- she said sym pathetically. "I’ll run out and make you some hot coffee.” The doctor’s eyes twinkled -at her.. "I’ve- had mine already,” he said smilingly. "iA very efficient cook you have indeed.” "Cook?" :She stared at him’. Cyn thia------? But no, she was still in bed. -Sue had peeked in as she passed and had seen her sister asleep on the three pillows she af fected, with her blonde hair in dis array on their white expanse. Then, who------? The warm aroma of coffee greet ed her as she pushed open the kit chen door. The friendly sound of sizling bacon—and a lanky, black headed man standing with a fork in his' hand, -bent over the stove with his white shirt sleeves rolled above his brown elbows. "Why, Carey! What on earth—” "Madam would like breakfast?” His white teeth flashed at her; he lifted the last slice of bacon from the pan with a professional flour ish. “Does madam like her eggs; straight up or flipped?” "Flip ’em over easy,” and Sue slumped ‘into a chaii- beside the ta- b.le, suppressing a hysterical desire to burst into cloud and prolonged wailing. She was blinking her eyes rapidly at her empty coffee cup, when -Carey reached, her side, not offering to touch her but very close. "Sue, are you all right? The doc tor says your mother’s better. Don’t worry, dear.” "Oh, go away!” Sue’s voice was near to tears. "Don’t you see what you’re doing t.o me? You’re being so nice that I can’t hate you------” “You little nut!” Carey swung her completely out of the chair, into his arms, and kissed her just in front of her left ear. The coffee was hot and strong and Sue drank it gratefully. ‘She was on her second cup wheii Cyn thia popped in, flushed and eager. "Sue, isn’t it swell? Mom’s oodles better--—” she stopped short at the Sight of the black-headed man sit ting opposite Sue with a cigarette in his mouth. "Well, look Who’s here so-early in the morning! Did you come over to make sure that your future bride caii make a cup of cof fee to suit you?” ■ “He came over to demonstrate what good coffee he can make,” laughed Sue. "Just a .little* addition al sales talk.” "Try >a cupful of my superper- fect brew,” invited Carey prompt- the so ■be A map of Huron County dated 1862 was recently -found in the attic -of the rectory of St, Paul’s Anglican Church, Clinton, and kindly loaned to the writer by the rector, Rey, R. M. Bulteel says Nerlssa Archer Mclnnes in London Free Press. • This map shows 17 townships: Ashfield Howick, Hullett, ersmith, Stephen, When than 35 1862, this vast region was a plete wilderness (Col. Dunlop ing blazed the first trail through in 1828) one marvels at how well all these townships are settled- With the exception of Hay and Stephen there are very few blocks of land marked with the name Canada .Company, the original own ers of this area, Approximately one-half -of Hay and Stephen was unsettled at this time and one sec tion of land in the western part of Hay and McGillivray, near where Grand Bend is today, is marked in accessible and unsurveyed. The name "Brewster’s. Old Mills” just outside Huron County, is the only indication that an attempt was once made at settlement where Grand Bend .eventually developed. Most of the towns and villages we know today were in existence then but a great many have differ ent names, such as: Auburn (Man chester) Gorrie (Leachville or How ick), The ‘Nile (Rhynas), Ford- wich (Lisdale P.O.) and Brussels (Ainlaysville or Dingle P.O.), Kin burn (Constance), Dubin (Carrons- brook), St. Joseph’s ( Lakeview), Clandeboye (Ireland) and Dash wood (Sarepta). On the other hand there are quite a number of almost-forgotten hamlets and even post offices. For instance: C-ransford near Dungan non, Zetland near Wingham, Mor risbank north and Cranbrook or Grey P.O. east of Brussels, Bod min south ' of Wingham, Westfield north of Auburn, Millburn and Maitlandville north of Goderich, Smith’s (Carlow P.O.) between Au burn and Goderich, Roxburgh and Harpurhey near Seaforth, I.I— field and New Town, both on road Wawanosh, and Turnberry Morris, McKillop, Goderich, Tuck 'S tanley, McGillivray and Biddulph. it is realized that years previous to the Grey, Colbprnp, Hay, .Vsborne, less date com- -bav running frpm ,Kippen to Lake Hur on. Ou the London road south of Clinton are the following; Gran ton ( (Rodgersville P.O/, Frances- town P.O, (north of Exeter), Dew on P.O, twp roads south of Exeter and Adair P.O* farther south, It is rather Interesting tp that a greater town plot was out for the town of Bayfield i for the town of Goderich on map. Almost the first industry to grow in a pew country is the grist mill for making the wheat into flour and the sawmill for making the logs Jnto lumber. Nearly every creek has one or either or both, and every river has them every few miles, Some of the named ones are; Blsset’ sawmill, north of God erich; Somerville’s and Armstrong’s grist mill and sawmill on the Nine Mile Rivei- near Lucknow; Fisher’s sawmill at Wingham, Hawkin’s mills at Port Albert, James and T, H. Somerville have sawmills near St. Helens. Cpok’s and McGowan’s sawmills and White’s grist mill near Blyth, Fishleigh’s and Barr’s at Ainlaysville. North of Bayfield was Hall’s woolen mills. Stone house’s grist mill and saw mill <on the Bayfield River not far from Bayfield. Turner's was farther east along the Bayfield River. Charles- worth saw and grist mills were located where Trick’s is today, on the Bayfield River a couple of miles south of Clinton, Near Kip pen, on the Bayfield River, were ■Pott’s sawmill and Bell’s saw aud grist mill. As far there were Huron County at _this time, almost as many odist churches, churches have few remaining churches today. note laid than this as could he counted, over 100 schools in and Wesleyan Meth- Nearly all disappeared, being these , the United There were a few English, Presbyterian and Catholic churches. Some of the English churches have disappeared, such as the ones near Holmesville and Summerhill, The latter place is not marked on this .map. A few of the Presbyterian churches are United today. The Presbyterian Church at Rodgersville has disappeared en tirely. By the way of advertising, pic- Mans- tures of some of the leading stores Had Another Bad Night? Couldn’t You Get Any Rest? To those who tbSs, night after night, on sleepless beds. To those who sleep in a kind or a way, but 'whose rest is broken by bad dreams and nightmare. To those wh<? wake up in the morning as tired as when they Went to bed, we offer in Milburn’s Health and Nerve I’ills a tonic remedy to help soothe and strengthen the nerves* When this is done there should bo nd more restless nights due to bad dreams and nightmares. Price 50c a box, 6S pills, at all drug counters. Look for OUr registered trade mark a "Red Heart” on the package. Tha T* Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto’, Oat,u ly. "Guaranteed to cure- all aches ; and pains quickly, or your money ; cheerfully refunded.” "Well,” said Cynthia dubiously, "I’m not feeling very strong this morning, but perhaps I can live through one cup. But seriously, Carey, why are you here so early?” "Seriously speaking,” said Carey as he poured a cupful of the steam ing amber fluid. "Although it’s an effort to be serious this early in the morning— I just strolled in to see if I might be helpful. As Sue’s af fianced husband, it is my -duty to see that she isn’t overworked.” ".Idiot!” said 'Sue, crinkling her nose at him. "As if I ever am!” “Well, an ounce of prevention, you know,” grinned Carey. . "But, hey! Here I am forgetting a very important message. I was told to deliver to you, -Cynthia. Mi chael sends a thousand apologies, and regrets that ‘he won’t be able to come over this evening. Some reference work for the boss. Here’s a note giving the -details.” He pass ed a white envelope across the table and the blonde girl took it aggriev- edly. “Oh, darn!” she said. "That spoils my whole day.” Then she rose precipitately. “I -must rush or I’ll be late and get a good bawling out from my beloved supervisor.” At the door she turned. "Does Michael know how to make coffee like that?” she demanded. “No, I’m afraid his education has been neglected,” Carey told her and began gathering the .dishes from the -table with a practiced hand. "Oh, Carey, I wisli you wouldn’t!” said -Sue, "but tell me, where did you get all the housewifely experi ence?” "At a camp in Maine. Dad and I spent our summers there until his death. Swell -guy, my dad.” A shad ow crept into his brown eyes. But the rest of the day he was deter minedly cheerful, ran errands, took his turn at reading to Mrs. Francis, and altogether "earned his keep”, as Sue told him late in the after-, nbon. Her eyes were saying other things to him, too. Thanking -him for being so considerate, for his im personal chatter, for his wide igrin that refused to admite -discourage ment. At 5 o’clock she shooed him home. "Run along now; you’ve done enough for one day.” "Lie down and rest a while fore dinner, will you, Sue?” begged, and lingered, looking her. Reading the question in his eyes, she raised her lips to him kindly. Then he was gone, and the house was somehow empty. The two girls were pt the dinner table when the doorbell rung, a loud, imperious peal* "Can’t be Carey agaiii, sb it must be Michael. Maybe he -didn’t have to work after all—” and Cynthia scampered out into the hall. She hurried to the door, swung it open. Then she stood, frozen, staring in a sort of paralyzed librror, as a stocky man entered and seized her arm. "Were’nt looking for me, were you?” he said roughly* "You didn’t expect to see your husband—” Next Week; -This now develop ment threatens to smash Cynthia’s romance with Michael* Sue is re quired to do Jsomo very quick think ing oii her ^ster’s behalf* be- he at ALBERT JOHNSTON jAlbert Johnston, respected citi zen, sixth concession of West Wawanosh Township, who died on Monday, July 1st, at Alexandra Marine Hospital, Goderich, was a soil of the late Henry Johnston and Mary Serson, who came from Ire land and settled on the farm now owned by Cecil Johnston, ninth concession of Ashfield, being of the born 84 53 years concession of West Wawappsh Township, His Widow, formerly Honor Perkins,, of Exeter, survives, besides two soup, Dr. Victor Johnston, Lucknow, and Morley Jphnston, at home; two daughters, Mrs, John 'Freeman (Lottie), Brantford, apd Mrs. How ard Campbell (Mary),, of Westfield. Mr, Johnston, who had served as reeve of West Wawanosh Town ship for several years, was promim ent in church work at Donnybrook United Church, and a member of Lucknow A.'F. & A.M. Lodge. The funeral service took place from his late home, conducted by Rev, W- J. Rogers, Dunghnnon, with inter ment in Green Cemetery. MANY ATTEND RITES FOR ST. MARYS EDITOR Impressive and solemn funeral services were held at St. Marys United Church Thursday afternoon of last week when it was filled to overflowing with people from all walks of life for the funeral sei'- vices -of the late Lome Eedy, edi tor and publisher of the 'St. Marys Jounral Argus, former president of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association and past president of the Associated High School Boards of Ontario, Rotarian, Mason and Oddfellow, who died suddenly at Tobermory earlier in the week. Taking part in the service Dr, * _ - - R. and public buildings are .illustrated on either side of 'the map, as fol lows; Paulin & Prior, dealers in stoves, plows and other agricultural implements, furniture, Clinton, W. Globe ’ proprietor the terminus of the gravel road leading from .Seaforth to Southamp ton and three-quarters of a mile above the finger posted to Wrox- eter; A. P. MbLean, merchant tailor, East street, Goderich; W. C. Searle, dealer in stoves, .plows, etc. Base Line, Clinton; C. W. (actual teakettle -on top of sign reading), "Stoves and Tin Shop”; Huron Foundry, manufacturers of grist and flouring mills, steam engines, boiler and threshing machines^ East street, Goderich; J. V. Deltor & Sons, importers and dealers in drygoods, groceries, sheets and heavy hardware, Goderich, C. W.; Presbyterian Church Goderich C.W. W. C. Pridham, Liverpool House» wholesale and retail liquor depot, dealer in drygoods, groceries, li quors, clothing and shoes, Kingston street, Goderich; Storey & Davis*' stoves, plows, West street, Goderich Central School, Goderich, C. W.; Cleghorn & Kay, founders, Goder ich Foundry; Court House, Goder ich, C. W.; W. P. <& A. Smith, Goderich Tannery, Waterloo street. At the bottom of the1' map arq maps of the leading towns of the day, showing streets and lots. McGillivray later became a part of Middlesex. C. Hotel, Charles Days, (Turnberry Twp.), a^ B ■■ were, George Little, Toronto; Rev, B. Cummings, Salford, secre tary of Conference representing the president of London Conference; Rev. Wm. Mather, Fullarton; Rev. A. J. Wilson, B.A., D.D , editor of the United Church Observer; Rev. Homer Brown, Rev. J. M. Keyes and Rev W, E. Aidworth, of St. Marys Rev. J. M. Keyes, preached the. sermon and used for his text “Thy great.” The W. W. J. Mills, W. Hardy, Eli Grose, Fred Sanderson, ex-M.P., B. F. Lancaster, Embury Brown, W. E. Andrews, John G. ‘Bell. A. early settlers. He' was years ago and moved agp tp the sixth More Tovrl»t« mean CANADA’S TOURIST BUSINESS mere dollars for her#gs1wgpJJ*| is YOUR business too ! The money spent by American tourists— more than one hundred and sixty million dot* tors last year—spreads around. It means extra income for every Canadian. It is to every Canadian’s interest to pro* tect this business, to tlreat pur visitors with every courtesy, make them want to come again and again. We will thus be building goodwill and building for the future of this great Canadian industry CANADIAN TRAVEL BUREAU Depart meat of Tracfo & Cbmnitrco, Ottawa) of The Times-Advocate Can be bought at the following places, at 5c a copy — tenderness has made me honorary pall bearers were, McIntyre, W. N. Harrison, COLE’S DRUG STORE BROWNING’S DRUG STORE ROBERTSON’S DRUG STORE THE TIMES-ADVOCATE OFFICE When your telephone call takes longer than you think it should, please remember — There’s a critical shortage of telephone equip ment all over the country—in fact, all over the ivorId I Miss Nettie Keddy was hostess to the June meeting of the Huron- dale W.I. on Wednesday evening, June 26th. The meeting was open ed in the usual way with Mrs. W> Sims, 1st vice-president in the chair. The roll call was a donation to the Clothing Drive. Letters of thanks were read, Business was dealt with. Mrs. Kirkland gave a rep'ort -of the Jr. Girls achievement Day. -Congratulations were extend ed Marion Rundle on winning a trip to Chicago. A .splendid report of the District Annual held at -Sea forth was delivered by Mrs. Strang There was a chorus composed of ladies from the 2nd concession. Mrs. E. Mitchell gave a. humorous reading, A report of Red Cross Convention in Toronto was ably given by Mrs. V- Heywood, stress* ing the Peacetime Activities. High lights from an English Home and Country were read by Mrs, A. Moir. Current Events Were given by Mrs. B, Tuckby* The meeting closed with the National Anthem after which a delicious luncheon was seiwed. The July meeting will be In the form of a picnic at Grand Bend. Woollen Blankets will be auctioned to highest bidder at the August meeting at 8.3'0 pan. at the home of Mrs. W, Sims. in order that as few applicants as possible may have to wait for service, We are connecting more telephones than our central office equipment was intended to handle. It is heavily overloaded. Our operators are doing their utmost to complete calls with a minimum of delay, but slow service on some calls is inevitable. Manufacturers of telephone equipment are working night and day to catch up on civilian needs after having had to devote all their output to war purposes. Intricate equipment takes time—both to manufacture and to instal.?■ i We are confident that our subscribers will be indul gent if service is slow on some of their calls when they reflect that the prime reason is that we are trying to serve as many applicants as we possibly can. We ask your tolerant cooperation until we are able to clean up this difficult equipment shortage situation. ,1 GOODWIN “I saw the nave • - ...... if 1 iier head "No heed to ft Keep It Darpt * She was ’notorious as the Village gossip. There Was little She did not see or hear, and she kne‘w tile inner history of every resident. One morning she met the local builder in the grocer’s Shop* The builder remarked to her; in the church this morning*1 The gossip nodded Lv. gravely, and said; mention^ names t know who you mean!” .***■*■**