Edith Towne and Towne's Offer Stir Jane's Dilemma
In Sherwood Park near Washington Jane Barnes meets Evans Follette as rumors swirl of Edith Towne eloping with Delafield Simms. Balancing affection, Edith's predicament, and Towne's looming offer, Jane confronts a life changing chance amid family strain and hospital visits. Judy, Jane's sister, urges consideration of a rich marriage as a path to security, while Jane resists marriage to a much older man.
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Jane Barnes
Baldwin
Sherwood Park
Washington
Edith Towne
Delafield Simms
Evans Follette
Evans
Jane
Baldy
Edith
Towne
Frederick Towne
Tiley
Lucy
Simms
Hallam
Gore
Follette
Junior
Judy
Bob
Barnes
Janey
Mr. Towne
Evening telegram prompts sudden departure for Jane
Jane receives a telegram from Judy requesting help with the children and heads to the train with Baldy. Frederick Towne expresses concern as Jane prepares to stay with Judy. Evans offers prayers and support before the departure, leaving the Pulirian gossiping about the situation.
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Baldy
Frederick Towne
Towne
Chicago
Bob Heming
dJudy
Janey
Judy
Bob
Heming
Jane
Evans
Joe
Frederick
Weekend Visits Across Rural Michigan Homes
Brand family and Kay spent the weekend at Arlo Roberts home near Bard. Jesse Newman visited the Brand farm on Monday while traveling from Detroit. Dinner guests at Laurence Robinetts included Frank Sheehan and three Gladwin County children and J D Robinett with Gale and Biton from Chesaning. Frank Bieich and children from Gilmore called in the afternoon. Jimmie Allen of Coleman stays with his grandparents and aunt. Norris Blystone of Clare visited the parental home one evening last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Chatterton
Kay
Arlo Roberts
Bard
Jesse Newman
Brand Farm
Detroit
Laurence Robinett
Frank Sheehan
Gladwin County
J.D. Robinett
Gale and
Biton
Chesaning
Frank Bieich
Gilmore
Jimmie Allen
Coleman
Norris Blystone
Clare
Glen Lower
Ira Miller
Long Lake
Chas. Kleinhardt
Nora Langworthy
Taginald Trietch
Leo Smock
Isabella County
4-H Club
Bhystone River
Coloma Leitner
Frank Green
Kenneth
Claud Ritter
Ernest Kleinhardt Jr
Ernest Kleinhardt Sr
Dorothy
James
Ronnie Witmer
Dell Boots
Flint
Boots
Chas. Ciliax
Ben Kleinhardt
Bay City
Trene Ritter
St. Louis
Solomon Nye
Ivan Brukhart
Napoleon
Ohio
Ellen Garver
Bessie Chester
Lansing
Forest Garver
Emma Garver
Footwork and early bicycles in America
As Fulton began his Clermont run on the Hudson, the bicycle arrived in the United States. The first model featured two pedals and was propelled by pushing against the ground, nicknamed the Dandy Carriage. A Baltimore-made hardwood and wrought iron version sold for about $30.
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Fulton
Hudson River
America
Baltimore
Sunday church services draw large turnout in village
Sunday events highlight church attendance and community notices. Local residents attended services at Gilmore Church of Christ and Hagle church program. Families visit, travel and vacation updates include trips to Detroit, Bay City, Flint, and Isabella County.
Gilmore Center Hosts Annual Home Coming at Gilmore Church
August 20 marked a grand home coming at the Gilmore church with large crowds. Pastor J. S. Penick led worship while Ali Jarman and Jack Anderson delivered messages. A basket dinner followed and Wayne Pitts conducted the young people’s meeting. Mrs. Samuel Welch visits relatives in Ohio and West Virginia.
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Alvin Wood
Isaiah
Gilmore Church
Jack Anderson
Vestabure
Ali Jarman
Cass City
Wayne Pitts
J. S. Penick
Afl
Gilmore
Samuel Welch
Ohio
West Virginia
Pleasant Valley Social Roundup Across Families
Mrs June Bates and Orville called at the Geo Bates home in Harrison one evening last week. Mr and Mrs Archie Hinch and boys from Detroit visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Forrest Dysing er and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Donald Kleiner
Harrison
Lawrence Bates
Ervin Orvis
Gaylord
Byron Megison
Ypsilanti
Forrest Dysinger
Geo. Hemstreet
Burton Bay
Wilma
Richard Walter
Clarence Bay
Glen Bay
Ithaca
Hagle
June Bates
Orville
Geo. Bates
Archie Hinch
Detroit
Mrs
Forrest. Dysinger
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Penn Publishing CO
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Baldwin Barnes
Hones
Adelaide Laramore
Hea
Briggs
Brentano
WIU Service
Huh
Lolly Gays
ED Wheelan
Barnsboro
Meeip Bangs
Myra T
Tom Day
Ali
Willow Hotel
Riverstie
Jeff
Whe Euan
Chapter
Mra
Arthur Brocker
Owosso
Hecox
McAlvey
Farwell
Gilmore Church of Christ
Frank Schmidt
Case
Alton David
Chas. David
Norma Bates
Marguerite Leeth
Walter Kleinar
Leonard Orvis
Reed City
Archie Tryon
Donald
Pontiac
Mayme Runyan
Lowell Penrose
Margaret
Alton
Gilmore Center
Gilmore Ghurgh OF Christ
J. S. Penick Pastor
James A. Stanley
Pleasant Valley
Watch
Busche Motor
Chrysler
Hall
China
North Side
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