Bliss to Be Back (Paul Too)

The last we heard of Bliss (Shearer) Emery, she had pulled up roots and left Hobart for Chicago, as her husband, Paul, wanted to try his hand at the publishing business and live in the city. Of course, with her family still in Hobart, the Emerys returned for the occasional visit.

It seems that the publishing business disagreed strongly with Paul. Just a few months later he sold his interest in that firm. He and Bliss were still living in the city, but reportedly were considering moving back to Hobart.

By mid-July 1921, they had made up their minds. Bliss was coming back to her old home, and Paul to his old job.


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Also, Dr. Dwight Mackey would be making his house calls in a new Oldmobile, just purchased from the Walter Brothers, one of whom was Bliss's brother-in-law.

(And yes, those attending the Gem Theater on Sunday would be seeing Mary Pickford's brother.)



Sources: "Local and Personal." Hobart News 9 June 1921; 14 July 1921; 21 July 1921.