Love, deceit, and fortune in a tangled family tale
Elinor Stafford, 20, loves Barrett Colvin, 35, while her mother schemes to ruin them. Wealthy Aunt Ella Sexton leaves a fortune to Barrett, and a drunken shooting follows. Barrett promises Elinor the fortune if she marries him for a year, amid lies and hidden paternity involving Gerald Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Stafford
Barrett Colvin
Libra Stafford
Barrett
Elinor
Ella Sexyzon
Vance Carter
Bentwell Stafford
Lida
Gerald Moore
Marcia Radnor
Marcia
Lida Stafford
Elinor Defies Alimony Plot For Barrett
Elinor refuses to leave Barrett despite her mother urging alimony and a clean break. She defends staying for Barrett’s generosity and the life he has given her, signaling a complex, measured stance amid family pressure and heat. Higgins senses trouble as Elinor guards her privacy while Barrett returns from a day with archeologists planning a South American trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
Elinor
South America
The Meeting in Elinor's Room
Barrett confronts Elinor in her room after Mrs Colvin rests. Elinor asks not to be kissed as Barrett reassures his restraint, while Elinor hints at her mother’s warning. The scene ends with Elinor acknowledging her mother’s words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida
Elinor
Barrett
Ilinor
Fine laxative and tonic most speedy remedies known
A brief catalog item highlights a laxative and tonic advertised as the most speedy remedies known. It notes quick relief and popular use among readers seeking fast results, reflecting the era’s patent medicine promotion.
Southern Presbyterian leadership training concludes in Montreat
Delegates from 16 synods of the Southern Presbyterian church completed a leadership training school in Montreat. The session wrapped on the final day as participants wrapped up discussions and program activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ership
Southern Presbyterian Church
Highway Patrol Busy During June Reports
Enterprise Bureau Raleigh July 28 The state highway patrol stopped 17 284 drivers in June for 16 900 violations but made only 654 arrests and collected 21 833 in revenue for state and counties 10 072 to state 11 959 to county school funds Patrol aided motorists with 1 714 courtesies. Many stopped received warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
State Highway Patrol
Charles D. Farmer
Farmer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pusseri
Lina
Cuba
Barry
Gerald
Si9ss
NEA Service, Inc
Higgins
Darling
Bellport
Mrs. Stafford
Butlet
Mia
Calvin
Fanny
Mrs. Colvin
Certo
Miller’s
Geas
Terry Te
Post Bran
Octagon
Libby
Nash
N. C
Tom Wilson Watermelons
Goldie Ripe
Nationa Food
Bea
Balve
Montreat
Highway Patrol
Chicago
Winston-Salem
W. Ar
K. B
P.M
Chicago’s
City Ticket Office
W. H. Shultz
Reynolds Bidg
Winston-Salem, N. C
Norfolk
Westerk
South Main Street
Bayer
Kolynos
Stillman's
Jergens
Norwich Sun
Magnesia
Korjena
Kodak
Gate City Motor Company
South
Wrenn St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!