Betrayer Henry Chrisle Elopes with 15 year old Jennie Hall
Aged Henry Chrisle fled after eloping with 15 year old Jennie Hall. He was arrested in Chicago transit but a prosecutor moved to dismiss the case for insufficient evidence. Hall, ill and penniless, remains without help as Chrisle leaves town with funds.
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Jennie Hall
Henry Chrisle
Chrisle
Sergeant Whiteman
Chicago
Lake Shore
Blake
Perry L. Turner
Hile
South Bend
Citizens’ National Bank
Miss Hall
Chrisse
Pleasant View House
Martha Hall
South Second Street
Pleasant Yew House
Whiteman
Chrisie
LaGrange
Mich
Elkhart
Franklin Street
Halli
Union House
Eilkhart
Prosecutor’s Remarks on Case Leave Key Details Vague
The prosecutor Hile offered little comment this afternoon, doubting the charge’s validity and saying it hadn’t occurred to discuss with the girl how Chrisse’s arrest might be used to her advantage. He was distressed when told warning could have allowed her to claim $4,700 in the South Bend bank and sue for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
Chrisse
South Bend Bank
Worries Over Twin Branch Dam Threaten Elkhart This Spring
Residents along the St. Joseph river between Lexington avenue and Main street fear the Twin Branch dam project will raise river levels and flood cellars. Some offer injunctions or demand bonds for damages while others await engineers’ assurances and further testing. J. W. Fieldhouse declines to act until results are clear.
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Elkhart River
Lexington Avenue
Main Street
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Twin Branch
Dannce
Big Power Am
J. W. Fieldhouse
Democratic Mass Convention Elects City Officers
Elkhart’s Democratic mass meeting elected E A Carpenter as city chairman with 67 to 38 votes and approved officers including Charles Compton and Ethan Allen Arnold. Delegates were set at 113 and ward caucuses scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
E. A. Carpenter
Carpenter
Charles Compton
John Menschein
Ethan Allen Arnold
E. A. Campbell
H. E B. Corbett
J. C. Ross
Frank Marchesseau
George T. Barney
Co. G. Conn
Harry S. Chester
Thomas Anderson
J. P. Sanders
Hugh E. Corbett
Charles T. Greene
Democratic Party
Abel
Emory C. Arms
Clyde Raymer
Walter Brown
Railroads Enjoined From Rate Cutting
Chicago March 24 Federal Judge Grosscup granted a temporary injunction requested by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Illinois Central Michigan Central Lake Shore Pennsylvania Fort Wayne Chicago and Northwestern railroads are restrained from cutting rates. The order remains in effect until June 9.
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Chcago
Grosscup
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois Central
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Pennsyvania
Ft. Wayne & Chicago
Northwestern
Fulkerson Mill & Elevator Co Incorporation Filed
The Fulkerson Mill and Elevator Co files articles of incorporation with the county clerk. Capital stock set at 10000 dollars and a 40 year limit. Purpose to buy and sell grain. Three directors will manage affairs. Incorporators are Anna M Fulkerson Effie A Fulkerson and Frank Fremont Fulkerson all of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulkerson Mill & Elevator Co
Anna M. Fulkerson
Effie A. Fulkerson
Frank Fremont Fulkerson
Elkhart
Triangular High School Track Meet Set at Lesh Stock Farm
Goshen High School athletes anticipate the second annual Triangular Track and Field Meet to be held Saturday May 31 at Lesh stock farm as the season winds down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen High School Athletic Association
Lesh Stock Farm
Marriage licenses issued to several individuals in Indiana
David H. Newcomer 22 St Joseph County and Clara A. Culp 21 Olive Township. William Spry 21 Elkhart with parents consent. Anna Ruphold 17 Goshen with parents consent. Reuben Zimmerman Wakarusa 23. Magdalene Ressler Nappanee 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Newcomer
St. Joseph County
Clara A. Culp
Olive Township
William Spry
Elkhart
Anna Ruphold
Goshen
Reuben Zimmerman
Wakarusa
Magdalene Ressler
Nappanee
Miller sues Berkey and Zigler over $100 fraud claim
Mrs. Nora Miller filed suit in Goshen circuit court against attorneys Berkey & Zigler to recover $100 alleging fraud. She had hired Zigler to collect a $1,000 Loyal League life insurance policy and says he retained the amount sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Miller
Berkey & Zigler
Goshen
Zigler
Loyal League
Fleck Divorce Granted on Alleged Infidelity in Kendallville
William H. Fleck was granted a divorce from Jennie A. Fleck on the ground of alleged infidelity. They reside in Kendallville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Fleck
Jennie A. Fleck
Kendallville
County Democratic Party Reorganizes At Courthouse Meeting
County Democratic central committee members from sixteen townships meet at the courthouse for re organization. Prof J F Rieman chairs with Burns secretary. Notable speakers include Prof F E Hering Notre Dame candidate for Congress who urged full convention support. Hugh Corbett named chairman with Oscar Jay Goshen secretary and local leaders named to vice posts. fifty delegates instructed to cast entire vote for Hering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
Court House
Freeland
L. B. Whippy
J. F. Rieman
Burns
Elkhart
Fieman
Ethan A. ‘Carpenter
James A. Bell
Hugh Corbett
C. C
Bower
Hikhart
Bell
George T. Barney
Dr. Bower
Rieman
F. E. Hering
Notre Dame
Prof. Hering
Goshen Courthouse Docket Promises Several Divorces Next Session
Judge Fer Tall notes that all divorces on the docket will be heard as Alyree Day approaches. The courtroom remains crowded with curious spectators. Mr EB Do Hawks states he will not accept the Democratic nomination for Goshen mayor, citing business reasons. He was also nominated for the county council by Republicans but is expected to decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyree
Fer- Tall
EB. Do. Hawks
Goshen
Outrage Over Jennie Hall Betrayer Punishment Demands
Readers express anger at Jennie Hall betrayal with calls for punishment. Opinions vary on consequences and justice as community voices weigh in.
Goslin Lodge Endorses Miller for Attorney General
Goslin Lodge No. 8809 of the A F of L adopted resolutions last Friday endorsing C W Miller for attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goslin Lodge
A. F. of L
C. W. Miller
Miss Nusbaum Accepts Chicago Offer as Soloist
Elkhart music fans learn Rose Nusbaum will become leading soprano and soloist at Jefferson Park Presbyterian Church in Chicago. The move supports continued study at the Chicago Conservatory and full-time dedication to music with the Hoosier Nightingales connection led by John W. Nusbaum. She departs Falkhart Saturday for Easter services in Chicago.
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Elkhart
Rose Nusbaum
Jefferson Park
Miss Nusbaum
Falkhart
Chicago
Mrs Hart Dies at 11:55 PM in City Home
Mrs Rebecca Hart widow died last night at 11 55 at her daughter Mrs Cora Barnes 302 Crawford street due to old age. She leaves four children Cora Barnes and Elmore Hart of this city Clifford Hart of Oklahoma and Charles Hart of Brimfield all in the city except Clifford. Funeral tomorrow afternoon at Mrs Barnes home with Rev Light officiating viewing 10 to 11 tomorrow. She was a Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Hart
Cora Barnes
Crawford Street
Barnes
Elmore S. Hart
Clifford B. Hart
Oklahoma
Charles T. Hart
Brimfield
Clifford Hart
Light
Goshen Suit Ends With Verdict for Defendants
Mrs Nora Miller sued the Goshen law firm Berkey and Zigler for 100 dollars claiming fraudulently withheld funds. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants after a late session concluding at 3 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Miller
Berkey & Zigler
Goshen Law Firm
Miler
Marriage of William Haggerty and Minnie Finks at First M E
William Haggerty aged 40 and Minnie May Finks of Elkhart were married yesterday morning at the First M E parsonage by Rev Dr Cisell. The bride’s father James Albert Finks signed the consent papers at the clerk’s office. Miss Finks wore short dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Frances Haggerty
Minnie May. Finks
Will patient 15 years an a0 had row margin
Will holds a patient row margin for 15 years with a0. The fragment shows sparse details and unclear entities. This item reads as a clipped note rather than a complete event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will. Patie
Yokohama merchant arrives in Victoria about Chinese revolt
Marcus C. Hill from Yokohama says he came to obtain arms for southern China rebels. A Sun Yatsen leader claimed 50,000 troops ready to join, with Kwangsi Province in revolt and villages burned. Refugees stream into Kwangsung as fighting grows.
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Victoria
B. C
Marcus C. Hill
Yokohama
Japan
China
Hill
Sunyatsen
Kwangsi
Kwangsung
No law covers Chrisse crime say lawyers and public
Prosecutor Hile is criticized for claiming no statute covers Chrisse case. Prominent attorneys, including Perry L. Turner, dispute the claim saying Chrisse is amenable to law and a statutory basis exists. Public outrage grows as perceived miscarriage of justice becomes clear.
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Hile
Perry L. Turner
Chrisle
Truth
Christe
Chrisse
Fast Express Train Kills South Bend Woman
Mrs. Charles F. Post aged 70 was struck by a fast mail train on the Lake Shore last evening at 5:50 and instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Charles F. Post
Lake Shore Railway
Lake Shore
Soldiers in Cuba Coming Home
A war department song conference with Governor General Wood President Palm and Senor Quesada approved plans to transfer troops from Cuba to the United States. All soldiers remain except coast artillery batteries to be ordered home May 20 with the official order to be issued tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Washington
War Department
Wood
President Palm
Senor Quesada
Coast Artillery
Conciliation Committee Prep For Labor Talks In New York
Secretary Bailey of the national civic federation prepares for a conciliation committee meeting. Senator Hanna is expected to preside as miners, wary of Wall Street, refrain from pressing the operators for union recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bailey
National Civic Federation
Conciliation Committee
Hanna
Wall Street
Concord Baugo Farmers Institute Forms Opposition Group
Thirty five farmers from Concord and Baugo townships met at Four Corner schoolhouse to organize the Concord Baugo Farmers Institute. They adopted a resolution opposing a National Threshers Protective Association plan to raise threshing prices, and elected Remus Burns president George Longley secretary and Levi Schillinger treasurer. Meetings will occur every Tuesday evening at the Four Corner schoolhouse with planned literary programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers of
Levi Schillinger
Four Corner
School House
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Transcription
Real estate transfers show Bi Nusbaum to Solomon Mier for 170 acres in Middlebury at 10000 dollars. Sarah Bash to Bek Mier transfers 160 acres.
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Avid
Bi Nusbaum
Armistice Rumor Brightens Sky Amid World Tensions
Report notes optimistic British press and public about cessation of hostilities while absence of war news adds color to the armistice claim. The statement reflects hopeful sentiment during uncertain wartime conditions.
Rowland & Co Expands with New South Bend Office
Chicago bankers and stock brokers E. F. Rowland & Co recently opened a branch in Elkhart and will open a Draper building office in South Bend tomorrow. The South Bend site will boast superior equipment, mahogany furniture, Turkish rugs, and private wire links to major markets including Boston copper stocks. Eugene Portelle will head Indiana operations, with plans to expand to Fort Wayne and other Indiana cities.
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Commission
Chicago
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Pittsburg
New York
Boston
Eugene Portelle
Indiana
South Bend
Ft. Wayne
Michigan Promoters Seek Franchise For Kalamazoo Line
Promoters from Michigan including F. W. Stewart of Coldwater apply to county commissioners for a franchise to build an electric interurban road from Kalamazoo to Elkhart County. Route to be chosen in 60 days, work to start within a year, and rates set not to exceed 1 1/4 cents per mile. Elkhart capitalists plan a 20 mile link to a major Michigan business district.
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Elkhart
H. B. Buckley
A. R. Beardsley
Michigan
Goshen
F. W. Stewart
Coldwater
Kalamazoo
Elkhart County
Concord
Osoio
Washington
York Townships
Mrs Susan True Dies in Chicago After Elkhart Years
Mrs Susan True aged over eighty died in Chicago from dropsy and old age. Formerly of Elkhart she resided there nearly forty years and was highly regarded. The body will arrive in Elkhart at 4 40 this evening with funeral arrangements to follow. She lived with her son Charles after moving to Chicago six months ago and was the widow of Daniel True.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Susan True
Eljkhart
Charles
Daniel True
Christian Endeavor State Convention Set for Indianapolis
The Christian Endeavorers of Indiana announce their fifteenth annual state convention in Indianapolis at Tomlinson Hall from June 26 to 29. State conventions will alternate with international meetings every two years, promising a large attendance with an appealing program and prominent workers speaking. Half-fare railroad rates have been secured for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavorers of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Death of Aged Farmer Ernest Chokey
Ernest Chokey a well known farmer living six miles southwest of the city died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock aged 82. He leaves a wife three sons and five daughters. The funeral will be Friday morning at 9 o'clock at his home after which the body will be taken to Osceola Dunkard church for another service.
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Ernest Chokey
Osceola
Dunkard
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University of Illinois
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Henry Clay Dodge
Louis H. Noble
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Attorney Corbett
County Democracy
Presbyterian
Mrs. Hart
Elkhart Capital
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