article -- Monday, June 3, 1867
Ellwood clan's prodigal son?
As one of the cornerstones of New Shelby, the Ellwood family boasts a deputy, a schoolmistress, and a respected bank employee among its members. Recently, another of the Ellwood siblings has resurfaced -- Theodore Ellwood, the eldest, who several long-standing members of the community verify left New Shelby unexpectedly fourteen years ago.
Mr. Ellwood's previous whereabouts remain unknown, but it should be noted that he has felt compelled to returned to New Shelby under an assumed name. His motivations for keeping his identity veiled up to this point are, of course, his own, but one can only hope he and his family are given ample space and opportunity to reconnect again without outside interference.
Congratulations are to be offered to the entire Ellwood family for the return of their long-absent brother, and best wishes to all of them. -Ophelia C. Stover, New Shelby