Shotover Intrigue and Sylvia's Dilemma
Sylvia Landis, a high society New Yorker, becomes drawn to Stephen Siward at Shotover, while her engagement to Howard Quarrier, a wealthy clubman, strains. Siward battles drink, social snubs, and blackmail plots as intimate talk with Sylvia deepens amid debts, accusations, and corporate power plays in New York.
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Shotover
the Ferralls
Sylvia Landis
New York
Stephen Siward
Sylvia
Howard Quarrier
Ferralls
Siward
Quarrier
The
Patroons
New
Major Belwether
Farrall
Stephen
qQuarrier
Leroy Mortimer
Grace Ferrall
Barrier
Steven
Stephen VI
Beverly Vlank
Black Fells
Mortimer
Will Mortimer
Plank
Belwether
Stephen Sylvia
Denox Club
Lydia Vyse
Quarner
Viti
Intercounty Electric Company
Algonquin Trust Company
Intercounty
Amalgamated
Quarrier 8
Siwarth
Siward Quaarrier
Agatha Caithness
Sylvia Plank
Inter County
Jace Ferrall
Marion Page
Quarrier Fiasco Leaves Couple in Low Mood
Mortimer and a striking, composed woman discuss trust and money after a tense day. She recalls fear of Bellwether, fears of exposure, and hints at debt. They dine in a quiet, gray walnut dining room, plan a car ride, but the quarrel lingers as they return to a pale blue drawing room and question the servants.
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Howard
Mortimer
Leroy
Quarrier
Lydia
Debt of honor drives confrontation over missing funds
Mortimer and Lydia Wyse scheme to force Howard Quarrier to repay stock losses by a staged confrontation. Lydia orchestrates a phone summons and a planned meeting at the Quarrier residence, while Mortimer hesitates, torn between fear and a foolhardy resolve. The tension escalates as they prepare to reveal the debt and pressure the debtor.
Perverted sportsman in jealous office confrontation
Mortimer confronts Quarrier in a tense room with Lydia present over a stock share dispute. Mortimer pressures for repayment using a check while Quarrier contemplates the demand, revealing a web of past deceit and a planned payoff. Lydia weighs in with keep or modify the offer, ending as the trio contemplates a tour by car.
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Ele
Lydia
Quarrier
Mortimer
Elere
Flo
Howard
Mr. Siward
Patroons Club
Man from Powderly Texas Praises Pinenles Remedy
Mr S G Williams of Powderly Texas says he suffered years with kidney and bladder trouble and tried many preparations without relief. After an 80 day trial costing one dollar he reports feeling fine and notes money back if not satisfied. Sold by O W Sparks.
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S.G. Williams
Powderly
Texas
Pinenles
W. Sparks
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It claims a gentle laxative effect and suitability for children and notes GO W Sparks as the seller.
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GO. W. Sparks
Heat and intrigue grip 19th century town
July and August bring relentless heat as Plank deepens influence, Harrington and Quarrier close in with private cars and distant moves. The press inflates rumors while Albany courts and governor’s Saratoga retreat halt visible action. Racing resumes, new clubs open, and Beverly Plank’s rise dominates headlines despite distractions.
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Quarrier
Bedges
Long Island
Shotover
Black Fells Crossing
Rochester
Utica
Syracuse
Albany
Harrington
Plank
Union
Saratoga
Great Spa
Desmond
Burbank
Sneed
Gilded Guild
Beverly Plank
Mrs Rodolph Desjardins Obituary in Bristol
Mrs Edward L Phillips was called to Indian Orchard Massachusetts last Friday by the illness of Mrs Rodolph Desjardins nee Ida Vaillant who resided with the Phillips couple. Desjardins died yesterday leaving a husband and a month old child. She was 22 and noted for a bright mind and genial disposition. Friends in Bristol regret her untimely death. In 1902 her eighth grade design for the annual report cover was accepted by the school committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L Phillips
Indian Orchard
Mass
Rodolph Desjardins
Ida Vaillant
Vincenzo Falango Dies Suddenly at 48 in Town
Vincenzo Falango died suddenly at about five in the morning at 217 State Street due to heart disease. The Italian immigrant, a retired business man, lived here about three years and leaves his wife Amelia and three sons Joseph, Francis, and Raffalo. Funeral is tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. from his residence and 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church with High Mass by Rev. T. J. Gillan. burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinocenzo Falango
State Street
Italy
Amelia Falango
Joseph
Francis
Raffalo Falango
St. Mary’s Church
T. J. Gillan
St. Mary's Cemetery
Devoe Paint Ad Claims Superior Quality
A historical letter promotes Devoe paint as the strongest and longest lasting, arguing that fewer gallons wear longer. It asserts Devoe leads all paints currently, with Miller & Son as local sellers, and speculates that a rival could overtake them if a better paint is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
Jas. A. Miller & Son
Illustrated address on In His Steps at Y M C A Rockwell Hall
Rev Charles M Sheldon’s In His Steps inspires an illustrated talk by F E K Corbett of Providence in Rockwell Hall Sunday at 8 45 pm. Corbett just returned from five months lecturing through northern New England. Reverend William Wood praised the stereopticon lecture as impressive preaching with charming songs and the Passion Play resurrection scene. Free to men. bring friends.
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Charles M.sheldon
Rockwell Hall
Y.M.C.A
F. EK. Corbett
Providence
Corbett
New England
William Wood
M.howarch
Bridgton
Maine
Woman Finds Kidney Pills Cure Backache in Woonsocket
Mrs. Oliver Dupre of 4 River Street Woonsocket testifies that persistent backache and kidney trouble were relieved after using Deans Kidney Pills. She praises the product, notes previous misery, and recommends it to others. Sold by dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
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Dean
Rhode Island
Oliver Dupre
River Street
Woonsocket
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Insures Homes and Businesses on Hope Street
Insurance agency advertises policies for furniture and dwellings, business houses, barns and contents, stores, buildings, schools, churches and farm property with Jr. Agent on Hope Street and telephone 115 L.
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Er, Jr
Hope Street
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Curtis Publishing Company
Robert W. Chambers
Tinto
Tie
Mr Quarrier
Fie
Merkle
Ile
Sloan
Quincy
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
U.S.A
Vincenzo Falango
P. Skinner, Jr
Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Main Street
Pawtucket
R. I
Dorchester
E.L. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
RB. J
George W McGann
A i and Senerie
Bae
Bone Steee
G M. Wilbur
Kristol
William Street
R. P. Smith, Painter
Aowner
L. Darbyshire
Edwin Baker & Son
South Main Street
Jas. Barry
R.I
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