Families of Edgar E. Helm
EDGAR E. HELM, son of MARGARET A. REID and MORNAY D. HELM, was born June 20, 1869 in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana,619 and died June 22, 1943 in Akron, Summit, Ohio.619 He is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit, Ohio.619
He married (1) LEONA BELLE ARMSTRONG on November 25, 1889 in Washington, District of Columbia.1800 She was born May 18, 1868 in Mississippi,1954 and died July 22, 1955 in Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia.120, 1954 She is buried in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.1954
He married (2) NELLIE M. BORLAND on June 7, 1919 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.1786 She was born in 1892 in Ohio, and died April 8, 1961 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.763 She is buried in Rose Hill Burial Park, Fairlawn, Summit, Ohio.1396
Children of LEONA BELLE ARMSTRONG and EDGAR E. HELM:
- MORNAY DUPLISSES HELM, b. April 20, 1891, Washington, District of Columbia;8 m. LAURENE P SHERWOOD on October 3, 1917 in St. Simons Church, Chicago, Cook, Illinois1953; d. June 13, 1927, Saranac Lake, Essex, New York.1954
- ETHEL ELIZABETH HELM, b. February, 1897, Washington, District of Columbia; d. August 2, 1935, Mt. Alto Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia.1954
Marriage Announcements and News
Indianapolis Journal, November 26, 18896694
To-Day's Helm-Armstrong Wedding
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—Cards have been issued for the marriage of Miss Leona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong, and Mr. Edgar E. Helm, son of Mr. Mornay D. Helm, formerly of Muncie, to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. Dr. Addison, at the Trinity P. E. Church, in the presence of quite a number of invited friends. Miss Armstrong is a handsome and talented young lady from Mississippi. She was reared at Vicksburg, and belongs to one of the best families of the State. Mr. Helm is one of the leading young men of Washington, and is connected with the government Printing Office. His father is well-known throughout Indiana, and enjoys one of the largest acquaintances with public men of any private citizen in the country.
Newspaper Articles
Washington Times, August 2, 19071964
HELM PROMOTED, SALARY INCREASED
EDGAR E. HELM,
Who Assumes Charge of Engineers' Record Division
Engineer Hunt's Secretary Takes Charge of Records.
Edgar E. Helm, private secretary to Engineer of Highways H. B. Hunt, was promoted today in salary and will have charge of the record division fo the engineer's deparment of the District.
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Mr. Helm's promotion is considered well merited. During his connection with the District government he has proven himself faithful and capable, and made a close sutdy of the conditions around him. Mr. Helm was formerly a newspaper man, having been connected with papers in Cincinnati and this city.
Washington Times, November 14, 19101966
DISTRICT EMPLOYE SUED FOR DIVORCE
Cruelty Alleged by Mrs. Leona B. Helm in Petition.
Telling of two alleged instances of cruelty and charging desertion, Mrs. Leona B. Helm today filed in the Supreme Court of the District a suit for a limited divorce and alimony against her husband, Edgar E. Helm, a clerk in the employ of the District government.
Since October 21, 1909, the couple have not been living together, according to the petition, but until September 15, last, Helm has paid his wife $80 a month for the support of herself and two children, a son, nineteen years old, and a daughter, thirteen years old. Mrs. Helm asks the court to compel her husband to continue the payments of $80 per month.
The allegation of cruelty made by Mrs. Helm is that about three years ago her husband rushed at her and struck her a blow on the side of her head, causing a black and blue mark, and necessitating her keeping her bed for four days.
Another accusation is that shortly after the first alleged assault he threw her to the pavement in front of their home, 1412 Massachusetts avenue northwest, injuring her hip and spine. As a consequence of this injury, she alleges,an operation was performed on her in January, 1909, and a portion of her spine was removed.
Mrs. Helm states in her petition that she received a letter from her husband, "apparently written by an attorney," making overtures for a reconciliation, but she says after an interview she became convinced that he was not sincere. She adds that only last week he declared he would never live with her again and that she would have to have the courts fix the amount of money he should pay her for the support of herself and two children.
The salary of Mr. Helm is $1,800 a year, according to the petition.
Edward L. Gies represented Mrs. Helm in her action.
A rule was issued requiring Mr. Helm to appear in court on Friday and show cause why he should not pay alimony.
Washington Post, November 15, 19101053
Says Husband Deserted Her.
In the District Supreme Court yesterday, Mrs. Leona B. Helm filed proceedings for a limited divorce from Edgar E. Helm, a clerk in the District government. The plaintiff claims that her husband left her on October 21, 1909. She further states that since September 15 last he has failed to contribute to her support, and that of their two children.
Washington Times, June 2, 19121961
HUSBAND SEEKING COURT PROTECTION
Declares Wife Assaulted Woman With Whom He Was Simply Talking.
Seeking protection of the court, Edgar E. Helm today filed a petition in the District Supreme Court asking that his wife, Leona B. Helm, who is suing him for a limited divorce, be restrained from molesting him.
Helm, who is employed in the District Assessor's office, informed the court that his wife had assaulted a woman friend with whom he was talking in front of the Ethelhurst, Fifteenth and L streets northwest, several days ago, and on another occasion made a "verbal assault" on the same woman. He says that he was simply talking to the woman, who ate her meals at the same cafe he patronized.
The husband also alleges that Mrs. Helm called on the District Commissioners and unburdened her domestic troubles with a view of bringing him into disfavor with his superiors.
A temporary injunction forbidding her to interfere with his business or molest him in any way is sought by Helm.
Mrs. Helm filed her suit for a divoce in November, 1910.
Washington Herald, November 3, 19121962
Mrs. Helm to Get Decree.
On the grounds of desertion, Mrs. Leona B. Helm, wife of Edgar E. Helm, an employe of the District, is to be granted a decree of divorce. Justice Gould in a written opinion has held that the testimony justifies the decree on those grounds. Alimony of $75 per month will be allowed. The charges of drunkenness and cruelty contained in the petition are held not to have been sustained by the evidence.
Washington Times, November 3, 19121963
HALF MAN'S SALARY PROPER ALIMONY
Justice Gould Decides Helm Case for Wife and Grants Allowance.
One-half a man's salary or income is about the proportion he should pay in alimony if his wife obtains a divorce, according to the view taken by Justice Gould, of the District Supreme Court, in the case of Mrs. Leona B. Helm against Edgar E. Helm, a clerk in the office of the District Engineer's office.
Mrs. Helm will be granted a limited divorce and alimony in the sum of $75 a month—one-half her husband's salary. The decree has not been signed, but Justice Gould announced his opinion yesterday.
The court holds that the charge of desertion made by Mrs. Helm was substantiated by the evidence adduced. Justice Gould states in his opinion that even though the conduct of Mrs. Helm was "annoying, exasperating, and harrassing," the testimony did not establish that "a matrimonial offense" sufficient to justify her desertion had been committed by her.
Charges of cruelty and drunkenness preferred against Helm by his wife were not supported by ample proof in the opinion of Justice Gould, who points out that two of the alleged assaults were claimed to have been committed three years prior to the filing of the divorce suit, and that subsequently the couple lived together.
One charge by Mrs. Helm was that her husband struck her in the face several years ago, and that a few weeks later threw her to the pavement in front of their home, 1412 Massachusetts avenue northwest, severely bruising her hip and spin[e]. These two alleged assaults, the court declares, were not proven.
Obituaries
Washington Herald, May 13, 19091965
Bequeathes Estate to Son.
M. D. Helm, who died on April 13, by his will, filed for probate yesterday, bequeathes his entire estate to his son, Edgar E. Helm. Henry T. Brian is named executor without bond. The instrument is dated May 6, 1896.
Akron Beacon Journal, June 22, 19431395
Death Takes Edgar Helm, City Leader
Edgar E. Helm, 74, who managed many Akron civic projects, died this morning at his apartment at 715 W. Market st. He had been retired little less than a year.
For 18 years he was associated with the General Tire & Rubber Co. in various capacities in the public relations and legal departments.
His first assignment after coming to Akron was the successful promotion of the drive for funds for St. Thomas hospital. Following that he handled numerous projects including the management of the Akron centennial in July, 1925.
"SOLD" AKRON TO INDUSTRY
At one time he was industrial secretary of the Akron chamber of commerce. In this office, he succeeded in "selling" Akron to many outside concerns and worked toward the diversification of the city's industries.
Known to countless Akronites as "Ed," he was a well-known figure in downtown Akron. For many years, he was an almost daily visitor at the Akron City club.
A native of Washington, Mr. Helm started his career as a reporter on the Washington Post. Later he became Washington correspondent for the New York World and Cincinnati Enquirer.
He was a comparative newcomer to Akron at the start of the first World War and he was chosen to direct the publicity for the war chest and Liberty loan drives in Summit county.
Mr. Helm leaves his widow, Nellie. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a. m. Thursday at Billow's chapel and burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 4 p. m. Wednesday.
Washington Post and Times Herald, July 24, 1955120
Leona Belle Helm
Mrs. Leona Belle Helm, 87 year old resident of Washington and Virginia for most of her life, died Friday in Fairfax.
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Armstrong of Vicksburg, Mrs. Helm came to Washington when she was .a child. She lived here until a few years ago when she moved to her summer home in Fairfax.
She is survived by a brother, C. M. Armstrong of New York City; and a sister, Mrs. Errett Wallace of Purcellville, Va.
Akron Beacon Journal, April 10, 19611396
MRS. NELLIE M. HELM
Services for a former Akronite, Mrs. Nellie M. Helm, 68, of Cleveland Heights, will be at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Helm died Saturday in St. Luke Hospital, Cleveland, after a six-week illness.
She formerly lived at 715 W. Market st., and left Akron after the death of her husband, Edgar, in 1943.
Mrs. Helm was once secretary to Arthur J. Harvey Jr., secretary of the Watts Regulator Co., Cleveland.
Friends may call from noon until 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Billow Akron Chapel.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 6, 18801050 | Washington, District of Columbia |
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| June 11, 19001051 | Washington, District of Columbia |
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| 19201052 | Washington, District of Columbia |
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| January 7, 19201381 | Akron, Summit, Ohio |
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| April 2, 19301382 | Akron, Summit, Ohio |
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| April 7, 1930678 | Washington, District of Columbia |
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| April 18, 19402555 | Akron, Summit, Ohio |
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| July 13, 19402682 | Providence, Fairfax, Virginia |
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| May 1, 19509563 | Providence, Fairfax, Virginia |
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