Marrying for Money in a Gilded Nightclub
Cyril Thorpe pursues a wealth driven marriage to Lily Drake, heiress to banker Grant Colvin. A night of champagne and bravado ends with a shocked wedding scene and the appearance of Sara Hayres, the governess who vows vengeance. Lily’s fateful fortune clashes with Thorpe’s conscience as he confronts the past and a new in-law, Mrs. Grant Colvin. The tale exposes greed, romance, and social climbing in a December urban setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacchus
Thorpe
Cyril Thorpe
Maylie
Mre
Cyril
Lillian Drake
Grant Colvin
Lily Drake
Houri
Jove
Lilian Drake
Sara Hayres
Colvin
Lilian
New York
Pahaw
Maylia
Hallo
Mademoiselle Sara
Mrs. Drake
Vol. Drake
Love
Calvin
Rachel
Wharton
Lily
Mra. Colvin
Noted Villain Cyril Thorpe Faces Bitter Fallout
The New York news notes Cyril Thorpe, a scheming villain who wed for money, discovers his arch mistake after marriage. The quotation “I am revenged” frames a tale of avarice and consequence in a sensational-era note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Thorpe
Villian
N. Y. News
Women, fashion, and city plans stir late 19th century chatter
A miscellany of social notes covers women’s mobility and fashion, a New York apartment plan for professional women with courtyards and arcades, Nellie Grant Sartoris’ finances and English schooling for grandchildren, Paris Salon statistics, costs for presenting to the queen, and British royal expenses, including travels and tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Marion Harland
New York
Nellie Grant-Sartoris
Sartoria
England
New York Press
Goose grease for skin and a weight loss regimen
The article advocates use of pure fresh goose grease for facial care and skin absorption, notes its appeal for croup, and cites poultry fat as an alternative. It also describes a weight loss remedy for obesity common among New York women, recommending water intake before meals, meat and fish diets, and daytime activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vandalia Line Sells Indy to St Louis Tickets At Low Rates
The Vandalia line offers Indianapolis to St Louis rail tickets through June 11 1691 with first class $6 and second class $5. A local sleeping car is provided for Indiana polis passengers only.
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St. Louis
Vandalia
Indianapolis
St. Lous
ST. Loe
Indianapoli
Regucastie
Terre Hante Accom
St. Lows
Terre Haute
Evansville
Greencastle
W. &. Bruansr
Cleveland
Wagnar
Boston
Galion
Cincinnati
Southwestern Limited
New York
Peoria
Columbus
Buffalo
Cut Flowers and Services Advertised by Local Firms
Betterman Bros florists advertise at 97 43 Mass Ave with telephone 840 for cut flowers and funeral design. Woods stables offer livery and hacks. Traveler's Insurance promotes moral coverage. Wallpaper by Carl Moller at 161 K Washist.
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Betterman Bros
Carl Moller
K. Washist
Flint glass works fire at Findlay Ohio
A Sunday blaze at the Flint glass works in Findlay Ohio caused estimated losses of 85000 dollars. The event is reported among a string of varied incidents including an earthquake in New Brunswick New Jersey and a murder near Tombstone Arizona.
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Flint Glass Works
Findlay
Ohio
New Brunswick
N. J
S. Samuels
Marlin
Tenn
George M. Chester
Detroit Free Press
Detroit
Frank Cathew
Tombstone
A. T
Luity
Penn
Chattanooga
Manhattan Club
New York
Thomas Bellhouse
Rochester
N. Y
Strawberry Ice Cream From Strawberries and Cream
Directions outline making strawberry ice cream by macerating berries with sugar, then mixing juice with cream, freezing, and folding in whipped cream and sweetened berries for a rich frozen dessert.
We Do Not Give Up Bright Side Says Against Despair
A message urges perseverance and optimism in sickness urging early treatment and hope. It counsels that disease in its incipiency is best checked and asserts many cases once deemed hopeless are curable with persistence and care.
Dr Hale's Medical Dispensary Promises Cure All Diseases
Read testimonials from thousands of patients claiming success in curing syphilis cancer catarrh consumption and other diseases. The advertisement lists female weakness nervous prostration impotency sterility piles rheumatism skin and blood diseases and many chronic conditions. It asserts a large practice as evidence of public opinion and pledges what has been done for others can be done for you.
Positive care guarantee cuts risky drug experiments
We promise thorough, rational treatment without risky experiments. Do not spend money on useless compounds. Our own prescriptions are pure, proven through extensive practice. Consultations and exams are free and private.
Trustworthy medical audacity at Hale's Indianapolis dispensary
The notice promotes confidential medical communications and offers remote diagnosis by mail for four cents, noting that a personal interview is preferred. It directs readers to Dr. Hale's Medical Dispensary at 26 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, for treatment and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Washington St
Indianapolis
Public Works Plans for Indianapolis Street Cleanings 1891
Notices detail street cleaning and improvements in Indianapolis Indiana with costs assessed to abutting property owners. Streets include Tennessee Washington Ohio Meridian Tilmois and more. Board of Public Works cites Declaratory Resolution 3A 1891 and schedules hearings June 15 16 1891 for final action.
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Department OF Public Works
Indianapolis
Ind
D.R
Tennessee Street
Washington Street
Ohio Street
Tennessee Streat
Mississippi Street
Meridian Street
Seventh Street
Twelfth Street
Tilmois Street
New York Street
Board of Public Works
Jothcea
Biay
Doicas Street
Betiwesa Plum Street
Henrietta Street
Outlet 2
White River
A. W. Conduit
Market Street
Illinois Street
Wey
Chizess’ Street Railroad Company
Alabama Street
Delaware Street
Massachusetts
Saint Clary Street
A.W. Conucitz
Notice of Election of School Commissioners 1891 Indiana
Public notice from Marion county Indiana Indianapolis city clerk certifies an election for school commissioners to be held Saturday June 13 1891 with four district seats. Voting places listed at district school houses and street corners. Certificate signed May 29 1891 with city seal.
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State of Indiana
Marion County
City of
Indianapolis
I. F. B.swift
Tme
Schcool House
Vermont
North New Jersey-sts
Delware
Walnut-sts
Indiana
E.B. Swirl
Indianapolis Damages Award For Virginia Avenue Change
Indianapolis officials announce an award of damages for property in square 79 tied to a Virginia Avenue grade change project. Damages include 1890 dollars for building and 1082 dollars for loss of Ferguson. public meetings set for July 10 to hear remonstrances on the award.
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Department OF Public Works
Indianapolis
Ind
William Davis
Davis
George W Davis
James W. Davis
Thomas B. Davis
Anna Davis
Marion County
Indiana
Virginia Avenue
HNA
Woods
William Bragmiter
New Jersey Street
Maryland
Louisiana
Board of Public Works
City of
General Assembly
State of
Board of Public Works of
County Court House
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