The Syracuse Journal, Volume 27, Number 5, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 24 May 1934 — Page 3

THURSDAY, MAY 24, 1934

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mere is always a feeling of comfort when one has come to a decision ~ after wrestling with a knotty problem. Roberta had her poise back again; she felt again that she was ready to conquer new worlds and make them like it She went downstairs and found Glenn Hackett and Crooked Bill tn the library epjoylng • cocktails. “Have one. honey?** her guardian j asked icoaxingly. "A tiny one?" • h’o'A thnnk yon. Uncle BIIL Give my share to Mr. Hackett. He'sjgoing j to need It to give him courage to face | the future." •Bahr Mr. Hackett replied rudely. He caught a wildly approving wink from Crooked Bill and decided to leap In over his head. “Sour grapes." he added—a bit vlperishly. Roberta > thought Roberta smiled with exceeding po- j llteness, but there was coolness In the I smile. Crooked Bill noticed her chin j had gone up about a quarter of an • Inch. “Lets be good friends. Glenn." i she said In her most Ingratiating and fascinating manner. "You are so Tn- ; telllgent one can’t help being attracted J tn you. and usually you’re very nice. Really, If your bank account should ever be brought to the sear and yellow leaf you should set up as a for-tune-teller and mind reader ” "I thought I had read yours correctly. I see now I did not." “Indeed, you did. You’re marvel- . ©us" | "You’ll marry me when I get ready to marry you," he charged amiably. “Why, you tell Jokes, don’t y u?" “Tinier Crooked Bill saw that the’ Issue was far from clarifying. “No more of these lovers’ quarrels. Roberta. Glenn Is staying for dinner. You’ll Join us. of course, honey?” "Why. certainly. Uncle Bill. How delightful. Glenn!" Any man who thinks he can outfence a woman Is a fool, hnd suddenly Glenn Hackett realized he was all of that. Such realizations always disturb a manty man. “If I remain for dinner. Mr. I-atham. I fear I’ll n<»t be able to do Justice to your excellent cuisine. Therefore, with your permission. Bobby. and yours, sir. I’d like to motor back to town." ( <’rooked Bill was urlset. “H—l’a fire!" he exclaimed. Owing his most formidable oath. placed his money, so to spealTon young Hackett and now the Ingrate was running out on him. to employ a colloquialism. He was prepared to enter a vigorous protest, but the maid, entering with a telegram, rendered that Impossible. “A telegram for ynn. Miss Roberta!" “Thanks. Minna. May I?" With up--11 fled brows to her uncle and his gueet. she commenced to tear the envelop. "She’s very polite, no matter what her other faults may be," Hackett remarked to Crooked Bill. Roberta Ignored him and read aloud: ” “Ixta Algodones. Texas. "June 21. I9SL “Ml«s Roberta Antrim, Hillcrest, Dobba Ferry. N. Y. *!Your uncle Tom had an argument with a cowman yesterday stdp There will be a funeral tomorrow stop I got your address by frisking Uncle Hom on whose person I found your letter to him of the second Instant stop If you Insist I will send him to you • charges prepaid stop However If you . will take the advice of a well-lnten- I tioned stranger you will permit him ' | to await the trump of resurrection In ;■ the land his sheep made fallow stop i If you have any Interest in bis estate I suggest you take steps to protect It stop If unable" to do this Immediately wire me authority and I will take charge of It stop Most usually I am honest stop Reference Federal Trust company El Paso. “JAIME MIGUEL HIGUENES." “H—l’s fire!" Crvcoked Rill's voice was the first to break the silence when Roberta had finished reading this remarkable communication. “It’s true. There is a God that marks the sparrow’s fall—and your Uncle Tom was a bird!" "Well, now that he’s dead. Uncle BUI. you might be charitable and ' apeak kindly of him. At least he was ' my last of kin," Roberta chid the old man. “AH right.’ honey. I'll not say another word." Glenn Hackett thought the situation, urhlle a bit clouded, deserved the customary consideration. “I’m very sorry. Bobby." he said. J “That’s kind of you. Glenn Unfor ttraately I never knew Uncle Torthad never seen him, that la. It’s too bad, of course, but really poor Uncle Tom wasn’t a very lovable character. Pm afraid." "He was a turkey buzzard," Crooked BtU declared with finality. “Roberta’s paternal uncle," be went on to explain for the benefit of Hackett. “He took to associating with sheep. 1 reckon the old bandit must have been worth considerable, and no far aa I know, Roberta, you’re his next of kin. So tt looks as if you’re In the sheep bus!Roberta read the letter again. "Judging by the name of the sender of this telegram. Jaime Miguel Higuenes, It would appear that Texas boasts at least one very intelligent, very thoughtful, very frank and very humorous Mexican. He expresses himself like an educated American. Uncle BUL you spent a great many years down there. Do yon happen to know the Hlguenes family?" Crooked Bill’s thee had worn hla moat crafty emile while Roberta was

speaking, but now it was blank and expressionless. "It’s been twenty five j years since I operated tn Texas, Ro- ! berta. Higuenes! Higuenes’ I can’t . seem to remember anybody by that * name." “It would appear, - Roberta decided ; presently, “that I have need to enI gace a lawyer to Investigate Uncle : Tom’s estate." She glanced with frank | Interest and approval at Hackett. f “tVrtainly. Os course." Crooked Rill agreed, and thought more kindly ; of Uncle Tom for having provided ar. opportunity for these two tn forgnt their recept differences and he friend ly again In the name of business. “lI.H kett Is the very man." • “Hackett Isn’t." that harassed person declared with finality. “Jaime Miguel Higuenes Is. That man Is honi est and fearless. I can tell that much from his telorram. Also he gives hank references. If von desire. Roberta. I shall telegraph the hank he mentions. If the hank’s replv would seem to Indicate the advisability of re/piostin" Higuenes .t» fake chat-re of yonr Uncle Toni’s estate for the present, may I send him a telegram, signing your name, and requesting him to do so?" Roberta was rereading the telegram. “I think.” she declared, "that Jaime Miguel Higuenes must be a perfectly fascinating person. In twenty-three words he gives one the whole dramatic story of a bloody shooting scrape out on the range and gives one the Im presston—ln fact, the conviction —that the result was no surprise to him and that he Is not sorry the tragedy occurred ! He Is resourceful, not squeamish and has Initiative, because in the pursuit of information he dared to nick a dead man's pocket. He Is kind and friendly and thoughtful and wants to help a person he has never seen, and he Is a man of substance and takes a lustlfinble pride In his personal and financial standing." "Oh. those Spanish dons are as proud as Lucifer." Crooked Rill as Stired her. “He Is also good-natured and easygoing, otherwise he would not bother himself with the probably thankless task of protecting the Interests of a stranger—and an American at that.* Probably he acted thns becsiuse I am a woman, which proves he Is gallant and chivalrous," “A sort of knight errant," Crooked Bill murmured mnl'ctonsly. and Hackett shot him a look of displeasure. "Well*. Mexicans, of whatever class, are very polite to a lady. They' always make a great-to do about women. The chances are this Higuenes Is an educated half breed Aster Indian. I wish he had Informed ns whn killed Cock Robin. He merely says It was a cowman." “I wonder If he got hurt?” Roberta murmurct I “Does It matter particularly?” For s reason ho had not even* tried to analyse, but which had been born of a subconscious resentment of the man who had made It possible to Interject Jaime Miguel Higuenes into Roberta Antrim's thoughts. Glenn Hackett •poke. Ten thousand cunning Imps peeped for. an Instant from Crooked Bill’s old eyes. “No. he didn’t get hurt—at : least, not very badly.? “How do you know?** Hackett de- ’ manded. and Roberta looked .at her ; uncle inquiringly. “I believe you j know Jaime Higuenes." | "I couldn't make an affidavit to that. Roberta. I cannot recall having met him or even heard of him, so help me!" Just then the butler entered to announce dinner. "Better reconsider your decision and break bread with us." (Tooked Bill urged their guest. “Yes. do." Roberta pleaded. "Thank you. I think I shall not." Then to the butler. "Harms, will you be good enough to get my hat and coat and telephone the garage for my rar?” When Glenn Hackett’s car had rolled away down s the driveway. Crooked Bill turned to his ward. | "Round two for little Bright-eyes. I’m placing my money on the red." "Who." the girl demanded firmly, "is Jaime Miguel Higuenes?" “I don’t know, honey. I can only suspect, and some day I’ll verify my suspicions and tell you.” "j’lease tell me your suspicions now. there’s a dear." and Roberta smiled her most coaxing smile and put her arms around Crooked Bill’s neck. “Ah," he murmured, “a man can struggle along under a mystery but it drives a woman crazy. UU. not tell you what I suspect and you are perfectly powerless to drag It out ot "For twe cents," Roberta threatened. “I’d go down to Los Algodones and investigate Jaima Miguel Higuanes personally." “If you do you’ll get the surprise of your sweet young Ufa. my dear." Roberta's brown eyes danced. Nobody knew better than Crocked Bill how she cheri shed surprises. “I think I should go down to Unde Tom’s funeral." she suggested. “Um the last of the Antrima and it would be rather indecent of n»e to permit strangers -and not very sympathetic strangers. I fear—to bury him.” Crooked BUI was always practical, even if mysterious. “1 wouldn’t do ttait, honey, rm afraid Uncle Tom won’t keep until yoa get there. I have never beard of ice or undertakers in Los AJgodooes, and M for hermetically waled’ there just aren’t'

any. I have a friend down there, however, and Til wire him to attend' the Obsequies and send flowers for you and a wreath of cactus for me." “Why have you always disliked Uncle Tom so?" - "Because you're Ma niece, not mine, and he’s never showed the slightest Interest In you, except to send you five dollars at Christmas and on your birthdays; because I staked the unholy wretch In the cow business and he sold out the cows, refused to pay the loan, went to Mexico where I couldn't ’ collect and set up in the sheep business; because he was ornery from birth and looked it. Your father was tfot what I would call a mental giant. Roberta, but he was kind and amusing and on the square, whereas your Uncle Tom was a throwback, a black sheep." “Every family has them." the girl defended. “Well, honey, you haven’t yours any more!” • ••••a* The following evening Glenn Hackett, having recovered marvelously from his indisposition of the day before, called for dinner. “The bank gives the man Higuenes most flattering recommendations. Mr. Latham." he announced. “He has plenty of cash and worldly assets and his record Is clean. He is known as a man of honor and can be trusted implicitly." Crooked Bill nodded, as if this report was not a matter of surprise to him. Hackett resumed.: “I cannot go> to Texas to attend to this matter of your, Roberta. It will be necessary to engage a lawyer down there tn handle your affairs there, and 1 suppose Higuenes can direct you to a good one. I Imagine you will have to proceed to Los Algodones |lmmediately." “I shall start tomorrow." Roberta decided, and added maliciously: “1 can hardly wait to meet that adorable Jaime Miguel Higuenes!” (TO BE CONTINUED.) RICHVILLE R.. E. Treadway and family and •John Stettler spent Sunday with Perry Fisher and family. Betty Blue, who had her ankle broken in an automobile accident is improving nicely. Henry Whitmer, wife and grandson Jr. , called on Mr. and Mrs. Will Snyder Sunday afternoon. Thad Green and wife were callers in the Monroe Ott home Sunday ’ evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitmer and Jr., were Sunday evening callers in the John Stettler home. Knox Stettler accented a position with the Standard Oil Co. -in Goshen. Mrs. Monroe Ott called on Mrs. Pauline Treadway Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kincaid are visiting in the Geo. McDaniel home. D. L. Blue and wife, R. E. Trendway and family and John Stettler called on Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McDaniel Thursday evening. ZION. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C iddister o' Fort Wayne spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Chas Strieby. Mrs. Ella returned to her home in Cromwell, Sunday. Mrs. Ida Guy, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brower and family called on relatives in Pierceton Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Guy spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith and family. Miss Marjorie returned home with them to spend a few days with them. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kline and family of Milford called on Mr. and Mrs. Eston Kline and family Sunday afternoon. Miss Lucile Smith and Arnold LeCount spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Emory and Marjorie Smith. Mrs. Chas. Strieby called on Mrs. Emory Guy Tuesday morning. AFRICA. Mr. and Mrs. Orval Shock and son visited Tuesday afternoon in the Jonas Cripe home. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Shock, daughters Pauline and Betty visited over the week end in Mishawaka and So. Bend in the homes of their sons John, and Elvin and a nephew, Glenn Shock. Elmo Shock accompanied Elmer Baugher to the central part of the State of Kansas on a business trip, leaving last Thursday and they are expected home Thursday of this week. They made the trip in Mr.Baugher’s car. Jonas Cripe and Elizabeth Shock were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Miller of Webster. Mr. Miller is a grandson of Mrs. Shock. Dale Shock, who is employed in Detroit, spent the week end in the —SAVE AT—KETERING’S CASH GROCERY AND MARKET 139—PHONE—139 Candy Pop Beer Ice Cream 19 lb®. Pure Granulated Sugar.g .47 Large pkg. Poet Toasties .1* 2 cans Elf Grape Fruit .29 Burco Coffee, (Sat. only), lb.. .19 Qt. jar Elf Apple Butter .19 7 Giant bars P.&G. Soap .25 24 lbs. Burco Pastry Flour .79 —FRUITS «c VEGETABLES— Cantaloupe, 2 for .15 Fresh Pineapple, 2 for .25 Bananas, lb. .95 New Potatoes, 19 lb® .29 New Cabbage, 3 lbs .19c Ky. Aroma Strawberries, qt_ .15c Set? opr HftfwUyßl for the many other items not listed here 3 lbs Balogna, .35 3 lbs Pure Lard .23 Fresh Hamberger, lb .19c Round Steak, lb __ _ .» j

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home of his parents, -Mr. and Mrs. Eli Shock. Sunday afternoon and evening visitors in the Jacob Click home were: Mr. and Mrs. Brent Koher and daughter Aleen, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Beiberstein and daughter Betty. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sauers of Etna were Sunday guests in the Harry Wingard home. Ralph Crow of Detroit is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Crow. Mrs. Milo Klingerman and her mother, Mrs. Fred Kline attended Grange meeting Monday. Miss Doris Shock spent Wednesday and Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuhn. DISMAL Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilkinson and? two daughters were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grimes Sunday evening. Mrs. Sarah Sloan is able to walk with the help of someone and called at the Will Moore home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Swenson spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Sarah Kauffman and daughter Viola. Jay and Jackie Buchtel of Middlebury are visiting their grand parents, Jas. Buchtel and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clemmer of Chicago and Cedar Point called at the Dora Clingerman home Friday evening. The Ladies Aid was entertained at the home of Mrs. Blanche Green of Cromwell Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Himes and family of Chicago called at the Dora Clingerman home Sunday. SOUTHSHORE Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cooper and son Eugene aijd Mrs. Pearl Cooper spent from Friday until Sunday in Sylvania, 0., with Mr. and Mrs. James Hamman. Mrs. Jordon and Mrs. Snepp spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Searfoss. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Niles and son Burton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Searfoss. Lester Mock and family called at the Welter Koher home Sunday afternoon. E. R. Ingalls of Fort Wayne spent Monday afternoon at his cottage. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Bert Searfoss spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Searfoss. «Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. Snepp called on Misses Emily and Louise Vorhees Sunday afternoon. Dewitt Disher and family spent Phone 117 AND LEAVE .YOUR ORDER FOR DECORATION DAY FLOWERS. See the display of Geraniums suitable for your flower boxes and urns. Make them a beauty spot for the summer by planting healthy plants that will produce a copious supply of blossoms all season. May me Wogoman Studio

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Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Greeley and family. newJalem Millard Tom and wife called at the George Auer‘home on Thursday evening. Friday callers were Stanley Roberts and wife, John Roberts and Clell Grissom and wives, Conrad Auer,, Reuben Mock and daughter and Howard Moats and wife. Dora Carrier and wife of New Paris spent Thursday with Jennie Caris. Walter Harmon and family; Wash Anglin and wife and Dale Mock were guests of Howard Mock and wife Wednesday evening. Max Harmon remained for a few days stay with them. Marjorie and Lucile Smith spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Emory Guy. Joe Smith and wife spent Sunday with Howard Watkins and family of Bethany. Mr. and Mrs. Lavent Tom and Lillie Tom called at the George Auer home on Sunday. Lucile Smith spent a few days last week with Lillie Tom, who is working near Cromwell. Lewis and Roy Auers, Ruby Tribble, James Pinkerton, Dale Mock, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Guy spent Monday evening at the Joe Smith home. CONCORD Hallie Holloway said he asked where the Concord items were for the Journal this week, and Mrs. Ernest Mathews,. correspondent of the Journal, said she had varnished the floor and discovered the stationery was on the other side of the room, so there’d be no Concord items this week. Grieger’s FANCY GROCERIES Phone 15 Free Delivery CASH SUGAR JQr10 POUNDS, ‘Ta/L BUTTER, Of* CRACKERS, IQ r SODA, 2 pounds Aar V CRACKERS, IQGRAHAM, 2 pounds AaFV SOAP CHIPS 5 POUNDS fcrtJV P&GSOAP TQ r 7 BARS FOR 1 aFV FRESH FRUITS DRESSED CHICKENS Fresh Peas, Fresh Tomatoes Spinach and Oranges

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