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September 30, 1900
Marietta Daily Leader
Marietta, Washington County, Ohio
What is this article about?
James Chapman, a missionary who left Akron 18 years ago for Alaska, returns wealthy from Klondike gold to find his wife remarried after presuming him dead. He decides to return to Alaska.
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RETURNS TO FIND WIFE WED.
Missionary Then Decides That He Will Go Back to the Wilds of Alaska.
Like one risen from the dead, James Chapman made his appearance in Akron, O., the other day, alive and well, and with a purse well filled with Klondike gold. Eighteen years ago Chapman left Akron. His home life had not been particularly happy, and he resolved to go to Alaska as a missionary among the Indians. His wife consented and agreed to care for the children.
Time passed and the husband did not return. He had written regularly for some time, but finally his letters wholly ceased and his wife concluded he was dead. Two years ago she was married to Charles K. Ives.
In the meantime Chapman had worked among the Indians, prospecting for gold when he had opportunity. Three years ago he joined the rush to the rich new fields of the frozen north and cleared up several thousand dollars. He planned to come to Akron and resume his domestic relations and with his wealth assist in forgetting the past.
On his arrival Chapman learned of his wife's second marriage from her own lips. Almost without a word he left the house, and after a visit in the country with friends will return to Alaska.
Missionary Then Decides That He Will Go Back to the Wilds of Alaska.
Like one risen from the dead, James Chapman made his appearance in Akron, O., the other day, alive and well, and with a purse well filled with Klondike gold. Eighteen years ago Chapman left Akron. His home life had not been particularly happy, and he resolved to go to Alaska as a missionary among the Indians. His wife consented and agreed to care for the children.
Time passed and the husband did not return. He had written regularly for some time, but finally his letters wholly ceased and his wife concluded he was dead. Two years ago she was married to Charles K. Ives.
In the meantime Chapman had worked among the Indians, prospecting for gold when he had opportunity. Three years ago he joined the rush to the rich new fields of the frozen north and cleared up several thousand dollars. He planned to come to Akron and resume his domestic relations and with his wealth assist in forgetting the past.
On his arrival Chapman learned of his wife's second marriage from her own lips. Almost without a word he left the house, and after a visit in the country with friends will return to Alaska.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Misfortune
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Missionary Return
Wife Remarried
Klondike Gold
Alaska Prospecting
Family Separation
What entities or persons were involved?
James Chapman
Charles K. Ives
Where did it happen?
Akron, O., Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
James Chapman
Charles K. Ives
Location
Akron, O., Alaska
Event Date
Eighteen Years Ago From Recent Return
Story Details
James Chapman returns to Akron after 18 years in Alaska as a missionary and gold prospector, wealthy from Klondike, to find his wife remarried to Charles K. Ives after she thought him dead; he silently leaves and plans to return to Alaska.