Lovers and Deception Drive a Family Drama
Elinor Stafford, 20, defies her scheming mother and marries Barrett Colvin, drawn by the Sexton fortune and ailing father. After aunt Ella Sexton’s death Barrett shares suspenseful love with Elinor while Lida Stafford schemes to force money from the union. The chapter ends with Elinor learning her mother’s betrayal as Barrett’s plans threaten their delicate happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elinor Stafford
Barrett Colvin
Lida Stafford
Barrett
Elinor
Ella Sexton
Vance Carter
Bentwell Stafford
Sexton
Lida
Gerald Moore
Marcia Rador
Marcia
Cuba
Barry
South America
New Boston community circle hosts annual picnic at Camp Edwards
The Matnaun Community circle invites all to a Wednesday picnic at Camp Edwards with a noon potluck and a program of races and games. Olive Eades marked her fifteenth birthday with a party for 15 friends, lunch, and games. Warren Eades bought the Beatrice cream station from Warren Vance in the Ives building. Visitors to Henry Kranz’s Swan Lake home included Vere Chinery, Hardin Semler, and Wilbur Terry families. Plans advance for Swan Lake Labor Day homecoming with amusements, parade and games, basket lunch. In local softball, Red Saunders’ Sandbar Stickers top the league, with Riley’s Rats tied for second and Fumblers last. Four Mercer County Rural Letter Carriers and spouses leave for Sterling for the state convention. Goding and Meade are official delegates. others are alternates. Calvin Moorhead returns home after visiting relatives in Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
Matnaun
Camp Edwards
Olive Eades
Warren Eades
Beatrice
Warren Vance
Ives
Henry Kranz
Swan Lake
Vere Chinery
Hardin Semler
Muscatine
Wilbur Terry
Gene and
Harrison
Letts
Harry Stegall Grove
Labor Day
Earl “Red” Saunders
Riley
Rats
William Riley
Shephard
Dogs
Kenneth Longwell
Fumblers
Mercer County
Pleasant Prairie Booster Club Dance Promises Outdoor Event
Members of the Pleasant Prairie Booster club sponsor a dance on the outdoor pavilion in Pauls Grove with music by a Muscatine orchestra. The dancing committee includes Albert Stecher, Adam Paul, William Hermann, Alfred Petersen, Frank Stecher and Arnold Petersen. Miss Dorothy Harker of Moline visits Ed Wathan and stays with Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bentley. Threshing paused by rain. wheat yields reported good. Beverly Moorhead returned home after a trip last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Prairie
Paul’s Grove
Muscatine
Albert Stecher
Adam Paul
William Hermann
Alfred Petersen
Frank Stecher
Arnold Petersen
Dorothy Harker
Moline
Ed. Wathan
Dorothy Wathan
Social Roundup From Cranston Area Celebrations
Cranston hosts visit for Roy and Esther McCormack family and Epperlys from various towns. Guests include Carmalee of Chicago and local residents Donald Epperly Glen Epperly C. A. McCormack and family. Road patrolman Foley installs a phone at Cranst on home. A surprise birthday dinner honors Albert Brookhart with pot luck guests from Muscatine Idaho and Fre. Threshing nears end and grain quality noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranston
Glen Epperly
Roy McCormack
Joan
Mis
Marian
Paul Carmalee
Chicago
Jasmann
Conesville
Donald Epperly
Pulaska
C. A. McCormack
Esther
Reuben
Tom McCormack
Clifford
Dorothy Epperly
Miss Carmalee
Oak Harvey
Virginia
George Amos
West Virginia
Amos
Ritswood
W. V
Mrs. Harvey
Rock Camp
O. E. Willits
Mary
Muscatine
Mr. Willits
Wilson
Idaho
Harriet Nau
Fay Meeker
Local Families Entertain Guests and Travel for Visit
Donia and George Chapman and four children of Atalis host relatives from Cranston. Albert Holmes and William Brookhart families visit with Arthur Brookhart household. J H McCleary party travels to Missouri to see Rev Souter. Ralph Chapman ships lambs to Chicago and attends Century of Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donia
George Chapman
Atalisaa
Albert Holmesie
William Ot
Arthur Brookhart
Delbert
Mildred
Leo
Mary Brookhart
Cranston
J. H. McCleary
Song Everett
Wayne
Eldrid
Elizabeth
Missouri
Souter
Oak Grove Christian Church
Ralph Chapman
Chicago
Century of Progress
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Dargain Ride
Gerald
Higgins
Bellport
Mrs. Stafford
Higgs
Mrs. Colvin
Michigan
California
Meat Department
George Bitman
del Monte Sardines
Kohrs
del Monte Peas
Veal
Heinz Fresh
Hershey
del Monte
Big Ben
Fir
Oberhaus Bros
Junedale
Yong
Oek
Cloyce Downer
Calvin Moorhead
Bert Moorhead
Russell
Voiles
Batistes
Batterson
Japan
van Camp Pork & Beans
Graham
Conta
Tre Ue
Peas Glen Valley No
van Vamp’s
Northfield
Battersons Food Market
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