When was it published?

December 9, 1886 in The Stark County Democrat

Story December 9, 1886

The Stark County Democrat

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Felix Gorjon, Paris Society, Fortune Loss, Cowboy, Adventurer, World Traveler

Canton, Stark County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

Felix Gorjon, once a leader in Paris society with a $60,000 annual income two years ago, squandered his fortune in a fast life in Paris, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. He then moved to New Mexico to become a cowboy and now appears content in Kansas City.

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A man of striking appearance has been noticed for several weeks on the streets of Kansas City. His name is Felix Gorjon, and less than a year ago he was a leader in Paris society. Two years ago he possessed an annual income of $60,000, but he soon sunk all his fortune in leading a fast life at Paris, Moscow and St. Petersburg. He severed all his associations, went to New Mexico, became a cowboy, and now seems to have settled down into a happy contentment with that mode of life. Gorjon is of an adventurous disposition, and has traveled over nearly every quarter of the globe.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Adventure

What themes does it cover?

Fortune Reversal Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Felix Gorjon Paris Society Fortune Loss Cowboy Adventurer World Traveler

What entities or persons were involved?

Felix Gorjon

Where did it happen?

Kansas City, New Mexico, Paris, Moscow, St. Petersburg

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Felix Gorjon

Location

Kansas City, New Mexico, Paris, Moscow, St. Petersburg

Story Details

Felix Gorjon was a leader in Paris society less than a year ago with an annual income of $60,000 two years prior, but sunk his fortune in a fast life at Paris, Moscow, and St. Petersburg, severed associations, went to New Mexico to become a cowboy, and now seems happily content in Kansas City. He is of adventurous disposition and has traveled nearly every quarter of the globe.