According to the book "A Standard History of Fulton County, Ohio" Vol. 2; edited by Frank H. Reighard, Gertrude Hoffmire was the daughter of John R. Hoffmire and Nancy Jane Scott. The book also noted she was the widow of George O. Dix of Archbold [pg. 12] Marriage records from Fulton County Ohio show a seventeen year old Leona Gurtrude [sic] Hoffmire married George O. Dix in March 1891. After his death, she came to New Orleans and took over the Brothel at 205 Basin Street in 1913, previously managed by Hilma Burt. Gertrude started managing Josie Arlington's "sporting houses" when Josie retired. Gertrude then went into business with Thomas Charles "Tom" Anderson the self-appointed "mayor" of Storyville. Together they fought in 1917 to maintain the district (and their control) but were unsuccessful. Gertrude and Tom were married in Putnam County, Ohio on September 15, 1928 [Ohio County Marriages]. Tom died on December 10, 1931 in New Orleans.
[Find A Grave contributor Amy Reuben provided some of the biography and marriage information for Gertrude.]
An example of an ad placed in the New Orleans newspapers advertising her palace:
"MISS GERTRUDE DIX
This palatial home was at one time the residence of Miss Hilma Burt, who was noted for keeping one of the best equipped places of its kind in this section of the states.
Miss Dix, while very young, is of a type that pleases most men of today - the witty, pretty and natty - a lady of fashion. Her managerial possibilities are phenomenal to say the least, and her success here has proven itself beyond a doubt.
Miss Dix has been with us but a short while but has won all hearts. Her palace is second to none. It is good for one who loves the beautiful to visit Miss Dix's handsome ladies - one can only realize the palace. There are no words for her grandeur of feminine beauty and artistic settings after an hour or so at the palace of Miss Dix.
Miss Dix has an orchestra in her ballroom that should be heard - all talented singers and dancers.
PHONE MAIN 299
205 N. BASIN"
Jelly Roll Morton, famous jazz musician who got his start in the fancy brothels of New Orleans, gave insight to the running of Tom Anderson and Gertrude Dix's operation. Gertrude was said to have been a quite cultured and refined woman from Ohio. According to his will, Tom left Gertrude his entire estate however his daughter, Irene Anderson Delsa, contested the will on the grounds Tom and Gertrude did not have a legal marriage and that they had lived in concubinage. The courts ruled in Irene was a legal heir of Tom Anderson:
The Town Talk.
Alexandria, Louisiana
Monday, June 27, 1932
Page 1
JUDGE RULES CHILD IS LEGAL HEIR OF ANDERSON.
NEW ORLEANS, June 27. - (By A.P.) - Judge Mark M. Boatner in civil district court today ruled that Mrs. George Delsa was the legal child of the late Thomas C. Anderson, and as such was a forced heir, entitled to one-third of the Anderson estate.
[Find A Grave contributor Amy Reuben provided some of the biography and marriage information for Gertrude.]
An example of an ad placed in the New Orleans newspapers advertising her palace:
"MISS GERTRUDE DIX
This palatial home was at one time the residence of Miss Hilma Burt, who was noted for keeping one of the best equipped places of its kind in this section of the states.
Miss Dix, while very young, is of a type that pleases most men of today - the witty, pretty and natty - a lady of fashion. Her managerial possibilities are phenomenal to say the least, and her success here has proven itself beyond a doubt.
Miss Dix has been with us but a short while but has won all hearts. Her palace is second to none. It is good for one who loves the beautiful to visit Miss Dix's handsome ladies - one can only realize the palace. There are no words for her grandeur of feminine beauty and artistic settings after an hour or so at the palace of Miss Dix.
Miss Dix has an orchestra in her ballroom that should be heard - all talented singers and dancers.
PHONE MAIN 299
205 N. BASIN"
Jelly Roll Morton, famous jazz musician who got his start in the fancy brothels of New Orleans, gave insight to the running of Tom Anderson and Gertrude Dix's operation. Gertrude was said to have been a quite cultured and refined woman from Ohio. According to his will, Tom left Gertrude his entire estate however his daughter, Irene Anderson Delsa, contested the will on the grounds Tom and Gertrude did not have a legal marriage and that they had lived in concubinage. The courts ruled in Irene was a legal heir of Tom Anderson:
The Town Talk.
Alexandria, Louisiana
Monday, June 27, 1932
Page 1
JUDGE RULES CHILD IS LEGAL HEIR OF ANDERSON.
NEW ORLEANS, June 27. - (By A.P.) - Judge Mark M. Boatner in civil district court today ruled that Mrs. George Delsa was the legal child of the late Thomas C. Anderson, and as such was a forced heir, entitled to one-third of the Anderson estate.
According to the book "A Standard History of Fulton County, Ohio" Vol. 2; edited by Frank H. Reighard, Gertrude Hoffmire was the daughter of John R. Hoffmire and Nancy Jane Scott. The book also noted she was the widow of George O. Dix of Archbold [pg. 12] Marriage records from Fulton County Ohio show a seventeen year old Leona Gurtrude [sic] Hoffmire married George O. Dix in March 1891. After his death, she came to New Orleans and took over the Brothel at 205 Basin Street in 1913, previously managed by Hilma Burt. Gertrude started managing Josie Arlington's "sporting houses" when Josie retired. Gertrude then went into business with Thomas Charles "Tom" Anderson the self-appointed "mayor" of Storyville. Together they fought in 1917 to maintain the district (and their control) but were unsuccessful. Gertrude and Tom were married in Putnam County, Ohio on September 15, 1928 [Ohio County Marriages]. Tom died on December 10, 1931 in New Orleans.
[Find A Grave contributor Amy Reuben provided some of the biography and marriage information for Gertrude.]
An example of an ad placed in the New Orleans newspapers advertising her palace:
"MISS GERTRUDE DIX
This palatial home was at one time the residence of Miss Hilma Burt, who was noted for keeping one of the best equipped places of its kind in this section of the states.
Miss Dix, while very young, is of a type that pleases most men of today - the witty, pretty and natty - a lady of fashion. Her managerial possibilities are phenomenal to say the least, and her success here has proven itself beyond a doubt.
Miss Dix has been with us but a short while but has won all hearts. Her palace is second to none. It is good for one who loves the beautiful to visit Miss Dix's handsome ladies - one can only realize the palace. There are no words for her grandeur of feminine beauty and artistic settings after an hour or so at the palace of Miss Dix.
Miss Dix has an orchestra in her ballroom that should be heard - all talented singers and dancers.
PHONE MAIN 299
205 N. BASIN"
Jelly Roll Morton, famous jazz musician who got his start in the fancy brothels of New Orleans, gave insight to the running of Tom Anderson and Gertrude Dix's operation. Gertrude was said to have been a quite cultured and refined woman from Ohio. According to his will, Tom left Gertrude his entire estate however his daughter, Irene Anderson Delsa, contested the will on the grounds Tom and Gertrude did not have a legal marriage and that they had lived in concubinage. The courts ruled in Irene was a legal heir of Tom Anderson:
The Town Talk.
Alexandria, Louisiana
Monday, June 27, 1932
Page 1
JUDGE RULES CHILD IS LEGAL HEIR OF ANDERSON.
NEW ORLEANS, June 27. - (By A.P.) - Judge Mark M. Boatner in civil district court today ruled that Mrs. George Delsa was the legal child of the late Thomas C. Anderson, and as such was a forced heir, entitled to one-third of the Anderson estate.
[Find A Grave contributor Amy Reuben provided some of the biography and marriage information for Gertrude.]
An example of an ad placed in the New Orleans newspapers advertising her palace:
"MISS GERTRUDE DIX
This palatial home was at one time the residence of Miss Hilma Burt, who was noted for keeping one of the best equipped places of its kind in this section of the states.
Miss Dix, while very young, is of a type that pleases most men of today - the witty, pretty and natty - a lady of fashion. Her managerial possibilities are phenomenal to say the least, and her success here has proven itself beyond a doubt.
Miss Dix has been with us but a short while but has won all hearts. Her palace is second to none. It is good for one who loves the beautiful to visit Miss Dix's handsome ladies - one can only realize the palace. There are no words for her grandeur of feminine beauty and artistic settings after an hour or so at the palace of Miss Dix.
Miss Dix has an orchestra in her ballroom that should be heard - all talented singers and dancers.
PHONE MAIN 299
205 N. BASIN"
Jelly Roll Morton, famous jazz musician who got his start in the fancy brothels of New Orleans, gave insight to the running of Tom Anderson and Gertrude Dix's operation. Gertrude was said to have been a quite cultured and refined woman from Ohio. According to his will, Tom left Gertrude his entire estate however his daughter, Irene Anderson Delsa, contested the will on the grounds Tom and Gertrude did not have a legal marriage and that they had lived in concubinage. The courts ruled in Irene was a legal heir of Tom Anderson:
The Town Talk.
Alexandria, Louisiana
Monday, June 27, 1932
Page 1
JUDGE RULES CHILD IS LEGAL HEIR OF ANDERSON.
NEW ORLEANS, June 27. - (By A.P.) - Judge Mark M. Boatner in civil district court today ruled that Mrs. George Delsa was the legal child of the late Thomas C. Anderson, and as such was a forced heir, entitled to one-third of the Anderson estate.
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