Wealth and romance collide as wall street doom reshapes a couple
Vivian Matthews a doorstep baby marries Kent Johns hoping for money then a Paris divorce. A stock crash wipes out his fortune leaving Kent penniless and Vivian bounty beyond money. They cling to each other in a cottage as plans to rebuild unfold and a fragile bond forms amid looming uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Matthews
Bender
Kentworth Hillman Johns
Paris
Aurelia “Davie” Jansen
Vivian
Doctors
Theis
Dovie
Kent
New York
Wolves of
Wall Street
Iuins
Troner
Viv
Angel
Kent Johns
Johns
Dovie Jansen
Weekend Socials and Visits In Local Area
A series of village social notes recount visits by Edith Morris Vincent Homer Langton Davis Scott and families from Elyria Cleveland and Marion. Car and tea room news, alumni meetings in Cleveland, and church events at the Methodist church with Mrs Beese hosting the Ladies Aid. Minor operations noted for Mrs Danies at Elyria Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Langton
Columbus
Barbee
Near Columbus
George Langton
Davis Scott
Elyria
J. Gens
Edith White
Cleveland
Betea
Methodist Church
Harvey Stoughton
Port Clinton
Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society
George Beese
M.P. Beese
Florence Goldy
Hazel Reisinger
Lake Avenue
Margaret Roberts
Vincent
Attendance Contest Ends With Church Party
In Amherst South Amherst on July 20 the Junior chair at the Methodist church held an attendance contest for four weeks. Captains Robert Garland and Alman Brocksicker led sides, with the losing side treated by the winners. After rehearsal, Garland's side entertained with games, contests, and refreshments for Miss Margaret Histed and listed attendees. Mrs. Henry Kolb, Florence McCord, Genevieve, Barbara Jahn, Elmer, Nina Harris, Alman Brocksicker, Ruth, Lee Allsop, Ruth Griffin, Sadie Willis, MayBelle Slack, Clarabelle Baden, and Mrs. Walter Urschill were mentioned. Mrs. Urschill underwent tonsil removal at Elyria clinic last Wednesday. She is progressing well. The Dime Sorority of the Congregational church met for a regular meeting. Mrs. Ted Harper led the business and devotionals in the president’s absence. Mrs. George Volk attended. routine business was conducted and the rest of the afternoon was devoted to conversation. Hostesses were Mrs. Fred Jones and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
Methodist Church
Robert Garland
Alman Brocksicker
Margaret Histed
Henry Kolb
Florence McCord
Genevieve
Barbara Jahn
Elmer
Nina Harris
Ruth
Lee Allsop
Harry Griffen
Sadie Willis
Maybelle Slack
Clarabelle Baden
Walter Urschil
Elyria Clinic
Congregational Church
Ted Harper
George Volk
Ater
Fred Jones
Local church notices and social visits reported
irs Charles Bryant served refreshments to three guests and a list of members attended a party at the Methodist Sunday school program. Sunday services across St John’s, Methodist and Congregational churches are listed with times. Local residents and visitors from Elyria and Cleveland attended various social calls and theatre outings throughout the week.
Coinage Cross Inscription Gave Half Penny and Farthings
The English penny was once struck with a cross so deeply indented that it could be parted in two for half pence and into four for farthings, explaining the origin of those names.
Letters on faith and self discipline from a troubled youth
A reader seeks guidance on loneliness, faith, and purpose after wartime upheaval. Cadman urges practical sympathy, argues for action over sentiment, and recommends reading and a personal plan grounded in Christ's teachings to achieve enduring motivation and self reverence.
Death of Mrs Edna Oney at Memorial Hospital
New London author reports Mrs Edna Oney wife of Ellis Oney Fitchville road died July 15 at Memorial hospital aged 75. Funeral services held Wednesday with Rev H W Stewert officiating and burial in Golding cemetery. Survived by husband, one son, parents, three sisters and two brothers. Bunyan Relief Corps met July 12 in W R C hall with good attendance. Delegates reported on Findlay convention and reception for G A R commander S A Williams. Several locals listed as attendees. Also notes Cecil Marett weekend visit in Cleveland. Gas prospects for New London look favorable with plans for Vermilion Valley gas lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Edna Oney
Ellis Oney
Fitchville Road
Memorial Hospital
H. W. Stewert
M. E. Church
Golding Cemetery
Bunyan Relief Corps
Vermilion Valley
Utilities Co seeks franchise in Columbus for gas services
A Columbus based Utilities Co was incorporated to secure a franchise from the city corporation council to operate gas and other public utilities locally. A committee visited Columbus to interview Logan Gas Co officials who gave positive assurance of future line connections to the New London line. The plan aims to be reasonable and competitive with other communities. Funeral services for Mrs. E. A. Kilper were held Wednesday at Fitchville M E church, Rev. C R Peterson officiating. She died Sunday after a long illness. she leaves a husband two daughters four grandchildren and many relatives. Burial followed at Fitchville. Mr. and Mrs. C Holcker left for Germany with plans to visit relatives and Switzerland, abroad about three months. Mr. and Mrs. Barrett and daughter of Chicago visited the Holckers’ former home. Joe Lash and son Rodney are spending two weeks at Mitawanga. Mrs. Arlene Houghton, who underwent an operation at the New...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Jennings
Edith Kooken
Fitch- Fille
C. Holcker
Morday
New York
Germany
Bremen
Alsener Rheinpfalz
Holcker
Holecker
Switzerland
U. C
Alice Mayberry
Stewart Barrett
Chicago
G. A. Barrett
Joe Lash
Rodney
Mitawanga
Arlene Houghton
Lindon Hospital Progress As Goiter Treatment Advances
Mrs. R. G. Raff of Elyria visits Lindon hospital, staying two weeks at 162 High Street with Mrs. Frank Ford. Continentals aid noted as distress. Civil War era privateer tale mentions Robert Morrie's gift, a captured ship loaded with clothing and military stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindon Hospital
R. G. Raff
Elyria
Frank Ford
High Atreat
Robert Morrie
Pasigraphy promoted by European society in 1860s
A system called pasigraphy claimed to teach universal communication through numbers. A European society promoted it in the 1860s. A dictionary and grammar illustrated 4334 mental conceptions using numbers alone.
Ladies of Philadelphia Campaign for Clothing in 1780
In 1780 Philadelphia ladies organized a campaign to gather clothing and supplies. They sought contributions from residents to clothe soldiers and support local families affected by the conflict. The effort reflected the city’s active home front during the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
William M Evarts Defends Edwards in Forgery Case
William M. Evarts, a renowned American lawyer, takes his early career defensing Edwards in a forgery trial. Edwards is found guilty, and pays Evarts with a forged check, illustrating the era’s legal and financial ambiguities surrounding high profile defense work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Evarts
America
Edwards
Allmot Printing Co Birth and Wedding Announcements
Advertising notice for printing services offering birth and wedding announcements, wedding and dance invitations, calling cards for Miss Mrs and Mr, and commercial printing of all kinds by Allmot Printing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allmot. Printing CO
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Een
Auma Sioux Scarberry
Celeste
Edith Morris
Stark
Luella Stark
Rock Ledge
Florida
van Dermere
G. Stoughton
Lawrence Heckel
Joe Weiler
Avon
Art Hickel
J. J. Heckel
Naomi Beasley
Mrs. Henke
Linoel McIntire
Lorain
C. E. McIntire
Raymond Danies
North Ridge
Maud and
Pean Fridenstine
Murray Ridge
Florence Beese
F. A. Smith & Bros
Broadway
Amherst
W. Broad St
Irs
Charles Bryant
Milo Kendeigh
Wm. Wirth
Lodi Gibson
J. L. Davis
John Witt
Wm. Gleason
Wm. Roberts
Christ Fahrney
H. E. Moore
C. O. Stone
Ruth Ott
Dorothy Jones
Methodist
Margaret Rice
St. John's Church
Paul Bourquin
W. E. Speaker
F. E. Eastman
Mable Hastings
Chas. King
Bellevue
Wm. Emery
Sarah Wragg
Dora Schieverstine
Alfred Emerr
Junior
Melvin Carl
Bmilyria
Wm. Emerr
Marjorie
Evelyn
Charley Fahrney
Betty
Arthur Engle
Helen Stohyvie
Fred Rieder
Norma
Jacob Kolb
Alfred Fulmer
East Quarries
Ward Hubbard
W. C. Spinger
5. Parkes Cadman
Chronicle-Telegram
S&s. Parkes Cadman
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Acton
England
Tipton, Ind
Pythagoras
Rufus M. Jones
Thouless
Gilkey
Emerson
Christ
Cogent
Claude Terry
Hallworthy
Oberlin Road
Herbert W. Bennett
Elyria Sav. & Trust
Thompson & Brookhouser
Middle Ave
Msolems
Chese
Broad and
East Avenue
Hesterfield
Liecert & Mrexs Tosacco Co
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