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^ Much Efficiency 'vj.to// BEGIN HERE TODAY JOHN AN. BROOKE, widower hardware magnate, upon leav ing the city for two months, arranges with a firm of effi ciency engineers to operate his home during the time of his ab sence. He fails to explain his plan, however, to Constance, Billy and Alice, his three grown children. They find out about it though w hen. H. HEDOE. assigned to the job, arrives- and takes control of John YY.V suite and turns the library into an office. Billy has threatened to throw him out and Constance and Alice are willing to see it done, hut Hedge con tinues his scientfic indexing un harmed. Today he has requested young Mr. Van Nest, calling on Constance, to Icaie the house. ( on stance, seeking an explana tion, is asked by Hedge how she ever DARED to allow such a use less fellow to come into the house. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY "Dared!” she echoed. "Yea, But what astonishes nie even more was the fact the he dared to call. You see, the first time-1 met him was this afternoon. I took pains before he left to tell him never to come again. lie disobeyed me. How ever, 1 do not think lie w.ll do so u gnin. If he should forget himself, Ho race has his orders.” Constance fought hack a desire to i scream. ijo i understand mat you ta«e the liberty of deciding what persons (shall enter th:s house?” she demand ed. “It is not a liberty; it is my busi ness.” “You insult me!" “Far from it. 1 went to the pains, on the occasion I first saw him, of sparing you any embarrassment. I .should have dimissed him on sight. Instead I awaited an opportunity to see him alone, as he was leaving.” ‘I will receive whom I please!” Stormed Constance. "No Miss Brooke. You will receive whom I please.” There was absolute horror in her eyes. ,, “Please bo assured that, in a gen eral way,” he added quickly, “1 do not criticise -your friends It is only nn odd one, here and there I hnvfe fri less trouble in your ease than in the case of your brother. Apparent ly you exercise a better natural judg ment; I cannot call ii a trained judg ment. In passing, I will say that 1 d • not think young Mr. Wiihwbce v ill annoy you again ” Only tho mght before Mr. Wither bee, a pate Wend who suffered from a musical hallucination, bad beeen a caller at the, house.. “You toftf him—” “Not in person. I had no oppor tunity, except in your presence. Of course, 1 had no desire to embarrass you. I sent him a postal card this morning.” “A postal card!” “One cent, you see. A letter costs two cents. We must be cor..- istent in our economies.” Constance felt that she was losing her reason. “A postal card!” she screamed. "That everybody can read!” The efficiency man shrugged his shoulders to indicate that it was a matter of no importance. “Oh! Oh! 1 shall nv, ma,!!" “I thjnk not, Miss Brooke. Pos sibly Mr. Witherbee will, but that might be rather desirable, inasmuch ar it would probably lead to his con finement. However, I have no ill will for him." * “I will not submit!" shrieked Con stance. The efficiency man arose and glanced at his watch. “You—you let nty brother have his friends here, and I—" "That is just exactly what I was twing to see about. Miss Brooke. Your brother is entertaining some friends upstairs. 1 am about to drop in on them." He left Constance in the library, dumb over the misfortunes of the Brooke family. Outside the door of Billy’s room H. Hodge primed for only an instant, then knocked twice and entered with out waiting for a summons. There were five Voting men seated at a table and one of them was Billy Brooke. It was apparent that none of them had heard the knock,, nnd al ko that they were still oblivious of the presence of a visitor. “You’ll have to come again," Billy said airily, as he pushed two blue checks toward the center of the ta ble. “Mine are still looking healthy.” “And then some," said a slender youth who ’sat at bis left. As he spoke, he nonchalantly shoved four blue chip;; away from his stack. “I’ll trot," murmured his neighbor. “Here too,” “I’m dead.’ Biily added two chips to the pot and picked up the pack. "Cards,” he yawned. “Help the rest,” declared the slen-\ der youth wearily. “These*ll do me." "Ouch! Gimme three," said his neighbor, scowling. "Just the top one,” said the next. The efficiency man had his eyes on! Billy, ,who tossed aside the deck and! 1 “(I in were presently reduced to two, iSHly and tlie .slender one. After two raises, Billy called. •Mine are all pink,” observed the ;■ lender one in a bored voice. “Thirty days ami a pu.r of type writers,” drawled Billy facing his hand and reaching for the pot. H. Hedge stepped forward into the room and toughed. Five young men looked up from their labors and eyed him in astonishment. “Gambling is not perm tUd in this house,” he said pleasantly. The guests looked at Billy, who arose and faced the intruder. “Here—you -can’t treat niy friend., this way!” blurted Billy. “An error. I tan. I regret the ne cessity—but I hereby do.” "We'll play poker whenever we want to.” No gambling I said.” Billy took a step in the direction of the efficiency man. Two of Ins guests arose arid intervened. “Never mind, Billy,” said one. /? s -?y p<p^' ~ * “That's* a fine trick to play in a malt’s friends “Well go. No use to make a fuss here. Come on over to my house, the whole crowd." 1 They filed solemnly downstairs Billy lingering to glare at his opres sor. “That’s a fine trick to play on a man's friends,’ he growled. “Turn ’em out of his house.” “Are you going with them, to re sume your gambling?” inquired H. Hedge pointedly. “You bet I am.” “Then permit me to observe, much as I deplore games of chance, that if you keep on under-playing ten-fulls as you did that one, you friends will probably have everything but your j shoes before you get home.” Billy gaped. “There was another pat hand out, ’ grumbled Billy, flushing. ’•■Piffle. How many pat fulls are dealt in an Evening! .fe I said, I am opposed to^ poker. Bu\ what maker, me particularly rick is to see a young man of your evident fondness for the I pastime take ip ;\bout four dollars when lie is entitled to watches, jew elry, overcoats nyd other articles of barter and trade. Run along wirji your friends now, and bet yourself | to death on a pair of deuces. It’s the logical sequence." Billy left the room in a daze. The efficiency man stepped over to the table, picked up the cards, shuffled them deftly, sighed, shook his head and tossed them away. ^ As Billy passed Constance’s roern she called him in. "I didn’t tell, Billy, she said. “He knew it.” “Oh, I suppose so,” he mumbled. “But there he is, throwing my friends out of the house. How long is this sort of business going to last. I’d like to know?” “Well, he threw mine out,” said Constance. “How? When ?” “To-night. He ordered Wally Van Nest out of the house and tcld him not to come back any mow.” “What for?” “He—he said he was futile—a waste of time.” “Well,” observed Billy judicaHy, “you know there might be something in that, Connie.” “But I Won’t be insulted so!” “That’s right too.” “And he sent a postal card to Mr. Witherbee, telling him not to come any more. A postal card!” “Who? To Sherry Witherbee?” “Sherry? Albert, you mean, don’t you? His name’s Albert.” “F very body calls him Sherry." Constance was puzzled. “I never heard it before,” she said. “Why do they call him Sherry?” Billy laughed as he started down indicated that was satisfied with his own portion. The four young men v.ho had -tuy sfairs. ‘‘Look in the .sideboard," lie coun seled. Constance pondered so much over Billy's eouncel that she forgot her troubles for a moment. “Sherry” Witherbee. She diH not understand at all. His name was Albert Hunting- ! ton Witherbee, "aml the only part of his first name that be used was the A. Look in the sideboard? Her cuii osity became so keen that sue decid-* t d to do so. She went downstairs softly and! made her wav to the dining-room,! where she snapped on tie lights. The sideboard was a huge mahogany nf-j fair, heavy and substantial. What; in world did it have to do with Mr. Witherbee, who did not resemble it! in the least? Look in it, Billy said, j She did. The lower compartments ' were, filed with bottles of all sorts and shapes and she surveyed them j idly, not having the least idea what) she was looking for. There were cor dials of every kind, but none of them suggested rn ers-wer to the riddle, j Constance span-bed further. The, whiskies did no: supply an explana tion. either. \W • k» brands\> Mr. Witherbee never used such things. A bottle in u corner arrested her j glance. “Sherry," It said on the label. Constance Ion!,. ,| , loser. Yes; there Was more printing. This BALE, SOFT, AM) NUTTY. She curled upon the floo-, roll’d over and laughed until the tears streamed down. NEXT CHAPTER: A scientific yuletide. Lawrence Begins Rea! Estate Work On Brevard Lake Brevard, Dec. 12.—A now roal es tato office ojicneci within the week, uinlei- the name of Lawrence, Mat !f i y Realty and Insurance company. It ir located in the Whitmire build-: ing, over Davis-Walker drug store, in the office room formerly occupied by F. K. Shuford. The firm is prepared to deal in ali! kinds of instirnnee, including life, fire and accident, as well as to handle a general real estate business. An important feature in the oper ation of this firm will lie the develop merit of Lake Sega, which is a sub division situated about two miles i rom B-evard near the Rostnan highway. There will be placed on the market for immediate r.ak* TO residen cia! lots at Lake* Sega, where the. work of grading the streets is now j in progress. Water, sewer, lights and j telephones will also be installed ori I the property, making of it an ideal i residential section, within a con veil- | ient location from the center of Bre vu-tlV business activities. Jim Mallory, of this firm, comes to Brevard from Chickasha, Okla., R. E. Lawrence, owner of Lake Sega, needs no introduction to Transylvania counfy, since he Successfully served ir the capacity of county farm agent for a number of years, and numbers hio friends in this county by his ac quaintances. For several years past he has been located at Shelby, rerv ing as farm agent of that county. Developments Move Ahead In Carolina j — Jackson Springs, the Cleveland i Springs of Sandhills, Will Now Be Deveoped. It was only a matter of time that | Jackson Springs, in the sandhills sec tion, would be discovered by big capital, says the Charlotte Observer. 1 he Sandhill Citizen this week brings confirmation of the report that the property has been bought by a North < rn syndicate, incorporated un der the laws of New York state. The Nestle's food man; Doctor Nagle, me<! jcal director of the Pennsylvania ho tel, and Stattler, the chain hotel man, being among the incorporators. Stat tler it; to build the hotel there. Donald Koss is laying out the golf course ard New York people are selecting sites for winter home®. Jackson Spring-.; has, been a favorite resort for people in that section of the state for" many years. It has enjoyed a reputa tion similar to that of Cleveland Springs. The initial investment in.' this property is $1,000,000, and that! will do as a starter. Development money is finding die favored spots all over North Carolina. -—% SANTA CLAUS Hasn’t gotten here yet but he has delivered a whole car load of won derful sweets, and nuts and fruits, so that he can have them here when he arrives. He would like for all little boys and girls to see them first. SWEETLAND THE CANDY STORE Gastonia, N. C. Phone 197. ' i ■ i * DIOGENES; TT'RN OI’T ' ! ' YOUR LIGHT; HE’S DISCOVERED IN IOWA Shenandoah, Iowa, Dec. 9.—If a moving picture house owner takes a picture that is no tfood he should tell his patrons so they can stay away. Such is the attitude of C. J. Latta, owner of a.iqcal theatre, which lie out lined today after he had warned cus g ■■■jbj.j.i ;. < i ■ I tomers against seeing a picture bond ed at his playhouse for two days. He , not only advertised in the newspapers his dislike of (he film, but posted a bulletin in front of the theatre ad- j vising patrons his picture was “one i of the weakest” he had seen. Latta , said he took this action as a policy of honest advertising and would do it again if the occasion demanded. Inviting—T erupting CHRISTMAS CAKES Add a finishing touch of festivity to your well arranged Christmas table—with one of our delightfully tasty, special holiday Cakes! Dainty and cleverly iced in attrac tive designs-light and fluffily baked of the purest ingredients—you’ll find them a rare treat! _ * ORDER YOUR SPECIAL MADE CAKES AT ONCE — PHONE 158. OUR REGULAR LINE OF CAKES AND BREAD ON SALE AT ALL GROCERIES REf AIL DEPARTMENT ALL KINDS OF COOKIES AND DAIN TY SWEETS HOST’S BAKERY ARE YOU LOOKING FOR BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE? IF SO YOU SHOULD SEE WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER YOU. 26 1-2 acres of as good farming land as there is in the county, 3 miles south of Shelby on good sand clay road. 6 acres in South West Shelby inside of incorporate limits. Several houses and lots in South Shelby. Also 300 feet frontage on railroad suitable for a small manufac turing plant. Couple houses and lots in East Shelby. Good 8 room house on North Morgan street, close in. 100x200 feet lot with servants quarters on the lot. Several good vacant building lots in and about Shelby. Also two. 100 feet lots on Highway near Cleve land Springs. Terms to suit purchaser. Phone 429-W. C. A. MORRISON & SON, CONTRACTORS CHRISTMAS CEMETERY WREATHS, CUT FLOWERS, POTTED PLANTS, . BASKETS, JARDINIERS AND * | VASES Orders Receive Prompt Attention—But ■ ■ . Place Orders Early. —WAKEFIELD FLORAL SHOP PHONE 447. fcwi vrieCi.. ~L~£. t a Ann ou nc ing H To be Manufactured in Shelby, Bcginnnig at an early date. |S WATCH FOR i OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT ^ HELEY ICE & FUEL CO. Shelby, N, C. -SCHEDULES-— INTER-CAROLIN AS MOTOR BUS COMPANY Leaves Shelby for Charlotte 7 a. m., 9 u. ro., 11 a. m., 1 p. m_ 3 p. r.i;, 5 p. n., 8 p. m.-Leaves Charlotte for Shelby 8 a. m 10 a. rn., 12 Noon, 2 p. m., 4 p. m., C p m. SCHEDULE LINCOLNTON-S5IELBY BUS Leaves Shell.y 7:20 a... m., 10 a, m., 1 p. m., 4:30 p. m.—Leaves Linccintbn 8:30 a. m.. 11 a. rn., 3:00 p. m., fi:30 p. ra. ZLI] COSTNER, Manager. SCHEDULE SHELBY-RUTHERFORDTON BUS Leaves Shelby 8 a. m., 1 p. m., Leaves Rutherfordton 9:55 a. m. 2:15 p. m. Z. V. COSTNER, Manager. SCHEDULE SIIELBY-ASHEVILLE BUS Leaves Shelby 10 a. in., 12 Noon, 2 p. m„ 4 n. m., C p. m. RED TOP CAB (TO,, and BLUE RIDGE LINES, Owners, Asheville N. C. For Information Phone 450—Union Bus Terminal, Shelby, N. C. —A REAL BARGAIN— A 6 room house with hath, breakfast room and cement basement. 85 ft. front, 200 deep. 3 BLOCKS FROM SQUARE. — EASY TERMS PRICED $5,250.00 Phone 176 or 442 See P. R. Wootton E BUILDERS— --CONTRACTORS FOR — HIGHEST QUALITY — — QUICKEST SERVICE — — LOWEST PRICES — ON SASH — DOORS — FRAMES SIDING — FLOORING — CEILING And All Other Building Material SEE Z. J. THOMPSON North Washington St., Phone 107. near seaboard depot uiv.s .w ESP COclI AND DRY WOOD Ideal Ice & Fuel Co. PHONE 250 NIGHT OR DAY WE NEVER CLOSE.
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