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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1934

Page

6

Eloping matrimony and schemes amid social disgrace

Nancy Gordon marries Dr. Richard Morgan for fifteen thousand dollars to shield her family from disgrace over Roddy’s theft. Nancy loves Page Roemer, while Helena Haddon hopes to keep Richard. Kingdon Haddon, Helena’s husband, observes the elopement and stays silent. Nancy returns home and resumes seeing Page who urges divorce. Nancy refuses to end her marriage despite Page’s plea and her love for him. Helena schemes to trigger trouble, Nancy contracts further with Richard, and tensions rise as loyalties blur.

Nancy Gordon Richard Morgan Roddy Nancy Page Roemer Richard Helena Haddon Kingdon Haddon Helena Elopers Page Mr. Gordon Major Lomax

Nancy Virginia Tells Truth About Roddy Crisis

Major Lomax persuades Nancy to reveal a truth then arranges for her safe return. Roddy Gordon drinks heavily, behaves erratically, and Mrs Gordon fears for her son as Richard Morgan intervenes to remove Roddy from the scene and care for him at home.

Nancy Virginia Nancy Angie Morgan Richard Gordons Mr. Gordon Richmond Mrs. Gordon Amanda Mis’ Gordon Roddy

Boopy-Doops in Court Sam and Roddy in Crisis

An account unfolds with Roddy falling ill after heavy drinking, Richard a doctor and guardian, Nancy arriving with concern, and Roddy’s desperate intention to kill himself. The scene ends with Nancy confronting Roddy and Richard guiding them, hinting at past troubles.

Sam Roddy Gordon Richard Roddy Nancy Lomaxes Blue Devils Nance

Sale of Land For Taxes

Tax sale notice listing parcels in the county with assessed values and due dates for delinquent taxes. Officials announce sale of land to recover unpaid taxes and invite bidders to participate at the courthouse on the stated date.

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