Oliver October and a gypsy fortune in Rumley
In a village scene, Rev. Herbert Sage and family visit Oliver October as a fortune teller from a gypsy camp predicts a bold future for Oliver’s baby and warns of a fatal end. The dramatic entry of Siker, Mrs Grimes, and Baxter sets up a tense family gathering with hints of romance and danger.
Oliver Baxter Born on a October Birthday in Rumley
Oliver October Baxter Jr born in Rumley in 1890 on a grim October day. Town divided by his birth as a band of gypsies camped near the Baxter home. His father ran a hardware store and led in church and lodge life, while his mother Mary Baxter was beloved. Visitors from Hopkinsville arrive to take charge, including Mrs. Gooch and her husband Mr. Gooch, a wealthy tax shark known for aggressive real estate deals.
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Local News Brief From Elgin and Nearby
Lawrence Thill of Dell Rapids SD visited relatives in Elgin last week. Schools closed Thursday and Friday for teachers institute in LeMars. Mrs. Fred Peck and Mrs. R H Hinde visited friends in Sioux City Wednesday. Several locals traveled to Sioux City Sunday to learn World Series results. Marvin Jackson returned to his home.
Sunday visit fills week with local hospitality
Home at Leeds Sunday after an extended visit at the W. P. Justman home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tschampel and son Harold were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Laura Buehler in Le Mars. Miss Katherine Kirsch of Holstein spent Tuesday at the Henry Reints. Ed Detloff was able to come home from the hospital Saturday. his hand is improving as well as can be expected.
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Holstein
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Local Social Notes Include Visitors and Gatherings
STRUBLE Mr and Mrs Henry Giese and daughter Celia spent last Sunday with Mrs Lena Wiese in Granville. T J Henkela returned from Omaha after attending the American Legion convention. Mrs Lou Becker hosted Bridge club with several guests and five table cards. Mike Gannon and daughter Imilda of LeMars spent last weekend at the Wil Keough home. Leo Keough visited Sioux City Tuesday. W J Werth of LeMars was a
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LeMars
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Sioux City
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P. J. Moran
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T. J. Henkela
American Legion
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Bridge Club
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