^"" ""Nt "**1 "* * •? 1 *• 7 t Jlgt- - * J ~ THE M'HENRY PLAINBEABER, THURSDAY? AUG. 10,1933. ik WOMAN I STOLE mivint MJAWC Kw mMyO W t - .-•- hbiaiizatio* » r ** B *V;' V ^.(OIUMEU PICTURES | "WHAT HAS HAPPENED. ' Rioting and strife are-prevalent in the small African port to ten that bord* era.on huge oil fields. Jim Bradier, who is responsible for the greatness of the A.lianza Petroleum Corporation and who has been in America for sometime, returns to the oil fields. George K. Lentz, Seneral manager of the Alianza, visits • radier.at the Louis Sixto Cafe, where Bradier is drinking with Teresita, o Mane tug giil of the place, P' iTOW GO OiV WITH THE STORY ' Lentz keenly disapproved of Tere- «lta and the type of woman she typified. It was evident in his glance, though he could say nothing. t'l was under the impression we •were to meet at the office," said ISjbtilz to Bradier. f x,"I got my bellyful of offices- in New York. Sit down," answered >Bradier. --, "What luck brought you back?" iLentz spoke with forced. * strained affability in an attempt to conceal •his deep interest in Bradier's mission. "I hope it's luck. We had «j*bles* from New York, 'but they fieelect-ed to tell us why we were so fortunate." "There was nothing to" tell you.',' iJjradieV carne to the point. '•'Well, Ltentz. what's on your mind?" „ . .Lentz hesitated. "Well. .1--*--I .thought you might like to learn What happened around here since you went away." He stopped as Pradier downed a glass of Iraq, and then continued. "What with one Hbing and another, it's getting more [difficult all the time. There's a new bandit came up from the South 'that's giving the company a lot of trouble. His name is Rayon--he >calis himself a general--and as far '•A Alianza is concerned " Bradier interrupted rudely. "I mon't want to hear anything about {Alianza. I'm out of th^ company! j That's what I went to New York (tor. Lentz--to sell out my interest without speaking, leaned over playfully and powdered Bradier's nose With a fluffy powder piiff. He submitted, looking at her with amusement. "You know, you're the only one I've run into who hasn't burst a blood vessel trying to find out why, I came back," said Bradier. "That's because I know why you* came back," said the girl. "Why?" "I prayed for you to come back." Teresita pointed to the iipage of St. Mary. The candle burned steadily before it. "You see? I've had a candle burning ever since you left." Bradier laughed. "You monkey! You think I came back on account of you?" • " . » "A , man doesn't come half-way across tho world for nothing. Y*ou say it's not oil--it must be a woman --and I'm a woman." • i ; . • • "You're a fool!" : "AWiybe I'm ignorant--but I know about some things. People say to me: Teresita, make love with me-- forget Mr. Bradier--he never come., back. But I say he come back. See, I win. I've known a great many" men, but the first time I saw you I; say: Teresita, this is your man!" Bradier spoke sourly. "Don't be: sloppy.'* He stood up suddenly, causing the girl to fall to the floor abruptly. He' reached . into hispocket, as she looked up at him in;, surprise, took out a handful of money, crumpled it into a ball and handed it to Teresita. j "For what?" she asked gravely. I "Oh, buy yourself a milk bottle." She handed the .ball back to him. "Keep it for me until you come back." | "I'm not coming back." j "Oh, yes-^s long as the candle burhs." Bradier shoved the money back into his pocket irritably. Grabbing, his hat, he started out of the room. SLOCFM LAKE Mr. and Mrs- John Blomgren and Mrs. George Lundgren and Miss Nelson of Wauconda were recent business callers at Waukegan. Henry Geary and son, Emmet, were business calle/s at Trevor, Wis., Ia3t Friday. Mrs. Fred Hefferman and guest, Mrs. Fred Hefferman were callers at Crystal Lake Saturday. : Willard Darrell, Harry Matthews and guest, Harvey Bailey, attended the Cubs-Pittsburg ball gagie at Wrigley field in Chicago Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Shaffer and Mrs. Celia Knox of McHenry spent last- Friday at the home of Henry Gearys- Mrs. LaDoyt Matthews of Forest Park spent the week-end and Monday with relatives at Oak Glen Farm. Mr. Matthews spent Monday here. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lusk and daughter, Betty, Lou, of Maple Park spent last Thursday at the Blomgren home. /"Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer sp^nt Monday with her sister, Mirs." Peter Weber at Volo. " • \: Mrs. Fred Hefferhan of Oak Park Was a guest five days last week at th<- home of Mrs. A, J. Heffernan. Mr. and Mrs. H. ,C. Gilkerson and two children of Grayslake spent last "Thursday evening at the home <)£ Mir. Slid Mrs. Willard Darrell. ' >- Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer and" daughter, Beatrice, and, son, Russell, were callers a.t McHenry last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Roselein and little son of Cary, Mrs. John Blomgren, Mr. and Mrs. William Darrell and two children of Wellsmere Height S^ent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews. John Nistad entertained a friend from Waukegan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer and son, Russel, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Nordmeyer at Barrington. - Mrs. George Lundgren of Wauconda speiit Monday at the Blomgren home. Sister Benard of Sheboygan, Mich., spent last Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Jack Geary. ' Miss Frances Converse spent last Monday and Tuesday at the hom© of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs- Wtn. Davis. Merrill Foss of near Woodstock wa» a caller Monday at the home of Wnt Foss. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Converse spent Monday in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bailey of Hillsdale spentv the week-end and Monday with relatives at Oak Glen farm. Mr. and: Mrs. Elmer' Esping returned home with them after spending three weeks with relatives at Moline, Hillsdale and Davenport. Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson and thtee daughters and Miss Mary Lou Strom of Meiikato, Minn., spent a few days last week at the home of Mr, ar.d'Mrs. John Blomgren. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brooks spent a few days last w£ek" with hpr daughter* Mrsw Lucille Rohmart in Chicago. Mrs Rahman returned home 'with her Fri day'evening and remained until Saturday. ' • • . .. Mrs. Paul Richjey atid gifV friend of Corning, Iowa, were last Thursday supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wni- Berg. ' Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell, daughter, Dolores, and Ray Johnson were Saturday evening callers at Waukegan. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kimesijnd son Fred, of Kansasville, Wis., spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell. William Harris of McHenry spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell. : j ~ Recent callers and visitor® at the | G. J. Burnett home were Mrs. Almeda ' Grantham and son, Walter, of Chicago, Mrs. Agnes Spoor of Geneva-, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Molto and son, George, Mr- and Mrs. Charles Cornelia and two daughters, Dora and Irene, of Chicago', Mrs. Mary Evans apd Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hughes of Oak Park, Mr. and Mrs. William Dowell- and daughter, Charlene, -of Dun- . dee. - ' #" • ' ' • V ' Becoming Modesty . Mbthjr (admonishing small son)-- And don't forget I'm your mother. ' Small Son--Yes, but I do wish you wouldn't keep bragging about it-- Stray Stories Magazine. * ' ?*" \',f f" ' tif" NO ANESTHETIC First Dootor--I performed a very distasteful operation this morning. Second Doctor--Indeed! What was it? „ •' First Doctor--A wealthy patient made ine cut something off hia bill. • It Might Happen ; First Kangaroo--Annabelle, Where's the babjJ Second Kangaroo--illy goodness, I've had my pocket picked! Do You Buy, Crackers From ^ An Open Barrel? . Today, packaged crackers, tight-sealed and guaranteed, have faded the old cracker barrel out of the picture. It was a great step forward for you. • v. HOW ABOUT OIL? . VALVOLINE OIL is food for your motor. As in fd04,i , you want to know that you get what you ordered and you want it delivered clean and free from contianynatioiu The refinery-filled, hei^netieally-seaied] plainly labeled ;cap answer your needs-*-and at no increase in cost to you^; ; BUY VALVOLINE QUALITY PENNSYLVANIA : \ J 0IL IN CANS ; . A. S. BLARE GARAGE -- ANDVALVOLINE SUPER-SERVICE STATION • ' ' f' \ I*} USE THE CLASSIFIED COLUMNS FOR QUICK RESULTS "Who ere your friends*" asked Bradier. " (P09«& by Jack Holt and Charltt 111 it. Haven't got a cent invested lb oil. I don't care if they never (gelt a drop out of ^he ground again. Here or anywhere else. I'm through with oil!" "Keally? Then your visit to the 4pll fields " "Personal," said Bradier bluntly. "Oh. Uh--how long do you expect to stay?" "Just long enough to get to the fields and back--and the sooner the better." "In that case I'm glad I ordered 'one of the company's planes for you." "Planes?" 1 "Yes. We bought a few after you left. We found them faster--and a&fer. Corew's been having a lot of trouble with this bandit Kayon-- but then you're not interested in that, are you? About Corew--I don't mean to question your judgment, of course, but I'm afraid he hasn't quite made ihe grade." Lentz watched Bradier's face closely for the reaction to this. "I don't like to discuss Corew for a reason you well know--you brought liim •out here and put him in charge or Ihe field. I've never been fooj enough to question your decisions in this Country, but I've been tempted to about Corew--he has certain draw- -tAcks." Bradier looked intently at Lentz. •"I'll tell you his drawbacks in three words--he's too honest! It's a dlaease with him. Outside of that he's the most highly trained and intelligent man you've got. But do a.9 you like about it. I'm out of the picture." "You'll nover be out of the picture. Not you. After all. whether you're with the company any more or not. they're your fields. We all Itnow that. You built them. Cimarron of the oil fields. That was my name for you. And you fcan't blame me for wondering just why you came back." iiradier prunted. "Does my presence worry you, so much?" "No, 110--why should it? It's '•nly that everybody--I mean, I'd like to do what I can to make your •tav comfortable as possible." •'Thanks. But. all I want is to get - to the fields as quickly as possible." Lentz started to leave. "The plane's in charge of a man named Kieleker. He'll get you up there in an hour." He paused In the doorway. "If there's anything you want to know--I keep regular office boors." ^ "Yltank you. I don't." Lentz walked out. A look of uniOHtg uised contempt came to Bratfii> r s eyes. .'•Lvntz--just another •limy efliciency expert," he growled. Tt'resi'.i, who had listened to the conversation between the two men Obeying a sudden cruel impulse a* he passed the image with its burnins candle, he pursed his lips and blew. The candle flickered,and apparently went out. He strode out. A quick spasm of rage came to Teresita's face--rage mingled with terror. Her face changed as quickly when the tiny wick suddenly bgrst into flame again. She smiled happily, and then walked to the lattice work and watched Bradier leavo •' the cafe. A half-hour later a plane flew from the town out over the vast expanse of desert. Jim Bradier was the passenger, piloted by Deleker. "Like this better than a came!,1 sir?" asked the pilot. "Well, Deleker, it's quicker. That's all I care about." The plane suddenly lurched as' several bullets tore through the, wing fabric. Deleker peered over the side and saw a grouo of horsemen with rifles aimed up at the plane. He swerved in a circle, then shot upward. Turning again, he flew over the group on the ground, then, pulling a lever, he released a bomb. A tower of sand rose into. the air. .The plane started on, its course again. . "Who are your friends?" asked Bradier. "They belong to a gentleman named Rayon. For some reason or (another he doesn't like Alianza. I'm sure glad you're b.ick, sir. You 11 stop it." 'I'll do nothing of the sort. Haven't I told you I'm not with the company any more?" The pilot's grin was an answer of. disbelief. The plane swooped down past huge oil derricks and' came to a perfect three-point landing. Bradier and Deleker got out.' A large group of men awaited them. After many introductions to the new men and reviving of memories with the old ones, Bradier was taken on a. t»ur of the field. Bradier stopped when he noticed the property was enclosed by barbed wire. "Barbed wire? What for?" he asked. • • ••Rayon " • Bradier grunted- Tbey continuetf their tour. * ' •' - , "The place looks fine. Corew has-= things humming all right," said. Bradier. They finished and returned to the main .hut. "Where's that horse I used to ride? Still around ?" "You bet," answered Deleker.' "And he's missed you like the rest; of,us have." "I wish you'd saddle him up for me. There's a little trip I've sot to make right away." TO Bli CONTINUED VOLO The Volo Cemetery society met at ^"the "home of Mrs. Alvin Case Thursday afternoon- Six tables of airplane bunco were played. Prizes were then awarded to Mrs. M. E. Smith, Mrs. Clark Nicholls, Mrs. Joseph Passfield, Miss Mary Vogt, Miriam King and Winifred Benwell. Th© society •will meet at the home of Mrs. Harry Passfield September 7. Mr- and Mrs. John Baumruk and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eld Baumruk of Bcrwyn, Mrs. Washinpowder of, Chiv. cago spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. George. - Mrs.' Beatrice Dowell. and Mrs. Harry Passfield were Grayslake callers Monday. Billy Elizabeth Waldmann returned to her home here after a few weeks in Chicago with relatives. Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer of Slocum's Lake spent Monday with her sister, Mrs. Pteter Weber. Mr. and Mrs. Pringle and family of Harvey spent Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rushing, Mrs. G, A. Vasey and son, Miss Winifred Benwell were Elgin callers Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Nick Merganthaler, Mr. Washburn of Wilmette, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dusil and daughters of Berwyn, Miss Kolar of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Soldot of Cicero spent Saturday at the home of Mr- and Mrs. Frank St. George. Mrs. Charle9 Rossman and son of Barreville is spending a few weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dunker. « Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. George were Thursday evening guests at the home of Mr- and Mrs. Bernard Hankie at Evanston. Mrs. Herbert Waldmann and family returned to her home here after a Week's vactaion in Chicago with relatives; / Mrs. Clinton Ravin and family of Slocum's Lake spent Saturday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Richard Dowell. Miss Hilda Oeffling of Waukegan spent the week-end here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Oeffling- Mr. and Mrs. Earl Padock are the parents of a baby boy, born August 4. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dowell and daughter of Elgin were Sunday supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Passfield. Mr. and Mrs Lyold Fisher and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Lohman at Bang's Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rushing and Winifred Benwell enjoyed a trip to the lotus t»eds Sunday. Mr. and, Mrs. Walker of Chicago visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Passfield Saturday evening. at the never >yr&s * .. j?? 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