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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Angry Wife Shoots
Husband In Cheek

Estelle Hollis Key said few weeks
ago that she was thru with her hus-
band, Robert Key, and that she would
never live with him again, but Robert
didn't believe her, and on last Friday,
in order to change his mind, Mrs. Key
took her revolver and shot him thru
the check, the bullet lodging in his
check The Keys have lived at 1900
Wabash Ave. for long time, but the
charm of each having worn out and
monotony OF married life was too
much for Mrs Key. On repeated oe-
casions, Robert attempted to patch up
the difference but to no avail Last
Friday he seized her by the arm and
attempted to drag her to their apart
ment He is now in the South Side
Hospital, His recovery is expected,
altho his injuries are serious.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Tulsa Now Beats Up
Justice Of Peace

TULSA, Okla, July 18.-S. E. Hall
man, former justice OF the peace,
was seized by three masked men in
front OF his home here Friday night
and borne away in an automobile
Late Friday night he had not returned
home and nothing was learned of his
fate.
It was reported that Hallman had
been accused of being a professional
bondsman. Investigation at the court
house revealed that he had signed sew
eral bonds since he gave up his posi-
ton as justice three months ago. His
name appeared on two bonds perfected
Friday for defendants in automobile
cases
S. X. Lesky, bondsman was tarred
and feathered and thrown from an au-
tomobile on downtown street here
Thursday night.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Sheriff outtalks Mob.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn-Sheriff
Kirk Rose is no lawyer, but he made a
brilliant speach to mob last Sunday
afternoon, which sought to take his
prisoner, Arthur Garrison, a black
man, out of his custody and lynch him,
Garrison was accused of an assault
upon a Miss Fuller of Soddy. Boys,
said the sheriff, we don't know yet that
this man is the guilty party and YOU
wouldn't even kill the wrong dog when
a mad dog is loose would you. II
he is guilty he will die and you needn't
dirty your hands. Go on home and
we will take care OF your women for
you. Garrison swears that he is in
nocent.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Too Slow With Moon
They Shoot Him

ATHENS, Ga July 20r-Briggs
Carson of Tifton, ia, a student at the
University OF Georgia Summer School,
is held in the Clark County Jail on a
charge OF murder in connection with
the shooting OF Benny White, black
man.
According TO evidence presented to
coroner's jury. Carson and five other
students hired the black to buy wins
key for them. When the black man
failed to return the students started
out in quest Of him, and in the alter
cation which followed their meeting
he was fatally wounded.
The police assert that Carson stated
that he fired to frighten the man.
See Klan Initiate
DALLAS, Texas, July l8.-An audi
ence estimated by officials in charge
at more than 10000 last night wit
messed what was reported to be the
first public initiation in the southwest
of candidates into the Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan. Officers of the khan
announced that 5000 would be mi
tiated. Robed cures completely filled
the playing field Of the stadium. Men
from surrounding communities are
said to have been among the candi-
dates.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
BARNHILL.
CASE TAKES
NEW ANGLE
Wife Now Claims
Husband Came Home
Drunk And Beat Her

What hath such fury as a woman
seorned and what opens the door for
the family skeleton to slip out of the
dinEy obscure closets like a divorce
suit In answer To a petition for di-
vorec filed by Leonard Z. Barnhill.
Mrs. RUBY Barnhill has filed a cross
hlll through her attorney, Z. +. West
brooks.
Has Unclean Hands
Mrs. Barnhill claims that grounds
upon which her husband pleads a di-
voree are uniounded, false and mali
c.ous and that he IS coming into court
~ita "unelcan hands" Against the
charge Of an existing marriage before
the union with Barnhill. Mrs Barn
Hu avows that she was begmled into
Il ceremony with ono lanes Smith and
that she explained the circumstances
10 her husband and that he had full
opportunity to view the court record
This former marriage according to the
attorney for Mrs. Barnhill was null
aud void from its-inGipiensy. Being IN
full possession of these facts and also
having maltreated his wife it is
pleaded that Mr. Barnhill now comes
in court with unclean hands.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnhll were united
IN marriage on the fourth day of May,
1920. II Crown Point Ind, and have
lived together until last May when be-
cause OF the alleged brutality and
cruelty Il Barnhill His wife was
forced to lcaye him Mrs. Barnhill
sets mp in her bill that her husband
came home drunk repeatedly and
would knock her down with his fist or
whatever else that he could get his
hands on Constant chickering's and
abuse made her lie 50 miserable said
Mrs. Barnhll that she was forced to
seek refuge among her friends Upon
one occasion said the wife her husband
was bent upon taking her life and
pointed a loaded pistol at her and she
was afraid to stay in the house with
HIM.
Formerly in Connecticut
Mr. Barnhill formerly operated
drug store in New Haven, Conn.,, but
left shortly after the war broke and
came 10 Chicago where he met Mrs.
Barnhill. who was formerly Miss Ruby
Swan OF Texas. Society is waiting
with bated breath to learn the out
come Of the trial
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
b IHE:ll. PASTOR IS ACCUSED
Men Fight Like
Do gs After
Moonshine Spree

Moonshnc PLAYS many pranks upon
its worshippers. but sometimes It goes
too far in It's many quips Last Sun
day Hyker Mcclure Of 5071 Dearborn,
and Chas. Carr. 362} \neennes Ave,
reached grand finale in aoonshine
play. The spirits OF the warshippers
Of the moonShine went up % white
heat and the old provcrbial hight fol
lowed
Bites Opponent
Chae. Carr turned upon his adyer-
sary Ike dog and hogan to bite him
IN the lace. above the knee in the
stomach The clothes OF Mcclure
were ripped to threads and Carr had
one tooth snatchcd ont by suspendef
button THe fighters were carried to
the Forts eighth ST Station suffering
with naue rs and bruises.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
HONOR MAN AT
DARTMOUTH DIES A
PULLMAN PORTER

Philadelphia. Pa, July l5.-Death
revealed fhe identity OF a Pullman
rortes. who vas killed in the wreck
IN the Reading Special at Wln,low
Junction last Friday. The porter
qalef. eleaneat polite young man
rarely speaking had given his name To
the Pullman people A. Owens He
had only been IN the service for few
weeks. When friends and relatives
came 10 identity the dead and injured
it was learned that the dead porter
name was not Owens at all. but 7. n.
Seldcn OF Norfolk, Va.
Phi Beta Kappa
The honorary Greek letter society in
the large University is known as the
Phi Beta Kappa society. Men who
achieve extraordinary records in col
lege and have especial ability auto
maticaIlg bgcomr members Of tins
charmed rir. i'z emblem IS little
gold key N,f lew blaeh men have
been elected Selden wore one OF the
litte gold keys and his name engraved
upon the back, T. NJ. Selden, Dart
mouth, 1921. He had finished last
Iune and was seeking TO earn enough
money to enter the University OF Paris.
The Old Story
Entwined around the tragic death Of
SeIden Is the pathetic story OF the
xJack boy, brilliant and Jealous, who
leaves the classic walls of learning and
finds that because of the color OF his
skin and the texture of his hair that
the avenues for earning livelihood
are limited and embarrassing. Sclden
is said 10 have sought to get position
IN keeping with his ability and training
ho, everywhere and on all sides he
,ya, met with brazcn advice, for white
onlv" The wreck which uncovered
his identity is an example OF the irony
OF the fate of black boys leaving their
Alma Mater.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Runs Out of Shoes But Bullet
Catches Him,

NEW ORLEANS, La, July 22.-
William Johnson ran completely out
of his shoes when he was caught try
ing to enter Cohen Loan office. 55l
Rampant ST, with a jimmy. Johnson
upon the approach of the cops took
to fight but even though his shoes
were left far behind him a bullet over
took him about four blocks from the
pawn shop. He told the policemen
that he was forced to give the bullet
credit for its speed,
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
PASTOR BIRT
SHIELDS THIEF
IS CT Anne D
Preacher Refuses To
Appear In Court And
Explain Check Mystery

On Sat, July 10, the case of the
Trustees OF Bethel Church against
Richard A Jackson on the charge OF
stealing from the church collection
was disposed Of The case was sum
marlly dismissed because OF lack OF
evidence Yet a rumble Of dissatisfac-
ton has been heard in the sacred walls
of Bethel because the pastor, Rev
Brit. zctused 10 appear m court AMI
testify against Jackson. The trustees
have fought dishonesty in the church
and among the church officials for
sometime and were much chagriucd
because the reverend pastor did not
cooperate with them in convieting
Jackson.
Mysterious S3ooo0
One OF the fraudulent acts OF jack
son whit treasurer OF the church wa
The issuance oi three hundred check
signed by Jackson and endorsed by
the pastor. The trustees declare that
this check was issued after all bills
were paid and have not been able to
learn why il was issued or who got
the money. Rev Brit was with lack
son az the bank wien the check Was
cashcd and he also has been supiacly
silent on the matter In an auditing
by the firm of v. D Allimono a short
age OF S7l7.16 was discovered Rcy.
Brit can give no account OF Il and
also states that ne doe not remember
the three hundred check although he
admits the genuineness OF his sigma
turc.
Pastor Strangely Absent
Why the pastor was not ia court to
protect the interest OF ms flock The
puble and ths members ot the church
are at a loss to know in as much Is
the pastor Is the highest Official ~ the
church and chairman OF the trustee
board Bethel Church recently splt
whea Dr. Birt was sent there To- SIC
eced DR. Cook Dr. Cook Withdrew
IRON &c connection and took over
hair OF his congregation ~ith HIM an
Other storm is brewing at Bethel and
Dr. Bift IS the oynosute OF all eyes.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22

Those found in Whicker's possession
were identified as part of the property
stolen. Wicker through his attorney
entered u plea OF not guilty to burg
lary charge. His attorney then sue
cecding in having the burglary charge
set aside, because OF insulliciency OF
evidence. Wicker was sentenced to
SIX months in the House OF Corrcc-
ton. The defense of his case was
ably represented by Attorney William
II. Temple The sentence in such
cases is usually twenty years and it
was the splendid work of Attorney
Temple that saved defendant
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22

country, and we'll
known in his home,
New ork. City
lett Monday for the
Blue Ridge Noun
tains OF Virginia,
where he will spend
some time before
returning to New
York.
w hi1e in the
Windy City, The
Little Corporal
was royalty enter
tanned an d h a d
many important
conferences, many
OF which, no doubt,
had political phases
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
"You Will Get Yours" Cry Man
Before Hanged

MOBILE, Ala, July 22.-Walter
Delaney and Forest Scott were hanged
this morning in the county jail. De-
laney was the third man to be hanged
for the murder, Sam Block, a store
keeper. When on the scsffold De-
laney stated to Deputy Sheriffs Walter
Burch and Blackman, "You will get
yours for you both are marked men. 3"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
COLONEL DENNIsoN HoNoRED

Colonel Franklin A. Dennison, As
sistant Atty General of Illinois, and
formerly Colonel of the Old Eighth
Regiment, has been retired by the
Secretary of War, with the rank of
Brigadier General
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Two Men Assaults Woman

Mary Adams (62), 3124 Cottage
Grove Ave, was assaulted by two men
who represented themselves to be gas
inspectors when they entered her home
on July llth. She suffered scalp
wounds as a result of the assault.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Given Life Sentence

Houston, Texas, July 19.-Jesse
Lynn was sentenced to life imprison-
ment Today Lynn killed a furniture
man here some time ago because of a
dispute over an unpaid furniture bill.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
MRS. CRUMP DIES

Mrs. Katie Wimbish Crump died
Tuesday after an operation at the
Provident Hospital. She is survived
by her husband and three sisters.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Saves Boy

Loul, Nhieker. Il uinetcen-year-o
boy. addicted by the grand Jury of
Cook county, for burglary Of Victory
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22
Little Corporal Leaves

Gilchrist Stewart, nationally known
as the Little Corporal one OF the
best known political leaders in the
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22

which will appear when national poll
tics again take the foreground.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1922-07-22

tronscts and SHOES mn rst and donnIIes N as cnanc
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-27
TOTTENvILLE

Mr.. anu Mrs. Lawrence Pearce
were visited down the Shrewsbury
yestcr,ay
Mrs. Grace Laing is home after
several day, WITH Mr.. and Mrs.
George LaI urge, at Chester. Pa.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brennan
are home from Kingston, N. Y,
where's they were called o the
death Of Mrs Brennan's sister this
week.
Mrs. James Hodge entertained the
members of the 500 club at her
home Yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Henry Schultz, Mrs. Hodge and Mrs.
George w. Dubois were awarded the
prizes.
Wilbur +. Wakeman. Republican
candidate for congress from this dis
trict a year ago, has been reelected
Isl and general secretary OF
the American Protective Tariff
League for the .kirty-third time at
the meeting this week.
Man, handsome prizes will be
awarded at the card party for the
benefit of the Biilop House campaign
being conducted by the Philemon
Literary and Historical Society at
the Masonic Temple tonight. Euchre.
bridge and 500 viii. be played.
The Sunday School Institute held
at ST. Paul's church last night was
attended by many members of the
institute from the various Sunday
schools on this end of the island
forming ths league. An excellent
program was carried out at both the
afternoon and evening session. A
ceremonial of Sahara Court of the
Orient will be held tonight at the
Staten Island Coliseum, Port Rich
mond.
Three goed audiences attended the
theatre rart.- at the Palace theatre
yesterday afternoon and last night
for the benefit of Bay View Chapter,
Order of tr.n Eastern Star of Pleas
ant Plains. This affair was success
full and a good sum will be the re-
suit
Leo Laud'ti, of Huguenot Park,
was in court yesterday on a charge
OF having assaulted Gustav Engels.
his tenant. After being held for the
grand jury TN the charge he made
a cornter charge against Engels and
the latter was held for special ses-
sions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-27
GRADUATES FOR
FEBRUARY TERM
Island School Exercises Next
Week; Many Pupils to Get
Diplomas

TOTTENVILLE. Jan. 27:-Grad-
uating exercises will be held in the
various schools of. the borough of
Richmond for the Februar. term
following the completion of the ex-
aminations tina have been held dur
ing the past week throughout the
city. While in some of the schools
there. will be no exercises at all
those that will have them will be in
the ASSEMBLY. consisting of brief re-
marks by the principal and short
exercises by the pupils.
There are four schools on this
end of the island that have grad
yates. The Tottenvillc school has
the largest number. twenty-seven,
and the Kreischerville school the
smallest with but one. Pleasant
Plains school has fifteen and the
Rossville has four. Nearly every
one will enter the Tottenville high
school. They will return to their
respective schools in June for the
graduating exercises at that time.
Those of the graduates at No. 1
school, T~ottenville, n. j. Lowe prin-
cipal. are Helen Chapman, Evelyn
Ekstrand, Helen ellis. Marie Hang
land, Ella Jensen, Ruth Jones, AS
trid Lindquist. Eleanor Pagnod,
1IIlSld ItltISOD, Illibh sem
Hazel Seller. Elfreda Tate, Bessie
Tire. Blanche Ward, Ella Zangen-
berg, Josephine CALI. Al edia An
driany. Arnold Beck, Randolph Col
Inns, Victor deCsipkes. Peter Cullen,
Kenneth Henry. Arthur Lemperle,
Stanley Newman, Vincent Schmaud-
err, Herman Wetchsler and John
CALI.
Those graduates at No. 3 school,
Pleasant Plains, Miss Eloiso Kline,
principal. are: Alfred Bloom,
Charles Hoellerer, Gordon Skinner,
Elsie Bel, Anna Ca1man, Charles
Cole, Dorothy Decker, Alice Ives,
Barbara Jonasch, Anna Mathews,
Edna Sandberg, Nellie Schmitz,
Ethel Stems, Doris Springstead and
Mary Lipman.
Those at No. 6 school. Rossville,
Principal Chapel. are John Muir
ply. Elsie Poeppel, Ethel Lund and
Hazel Dissosway.
The one at School 4, Kreischer-
VILE, Henry L. Albro; principal.
John Merkler.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-27
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fredericks,
of the Bronx, have been visiting at
Prince Bay Beach.
Frank Hugo has gone to reside
with his brother in Port Richmond
until his new residence IN Hugue-
not avenue is completed.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Cole Doty, Jr., of Arbutus ave-
nue., recently.
Mrs. Roy Springfield visited in
Tottenville yesterday.
Rev. William Burd, with Mrs. Bes-
sic Browne of the Pleasant Plains
Union, and Mrs. +. ID. Hopping of
the Tottenville Union, were at the
regional conference held Tuesday, at
the Union Community Center church
Manhattan, by the New York State
w. C, T. u.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-27
Three Deaths of Infants

TOTTENVILLE, Jan. 27.-Three
deaths of infants have occurred in
this vicinity during the past few
days. George w. Jelicks, infant son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Jelicks'
of Bogardus avenue, died Tuesday.
The funeral was Wednesday with in
terment in st. Joseph's cemetery
Rossville.
David Androvette. Jr.. a month
and half old, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
David Androvette. died Tuesday n
funeral was held yesterday with IN
terment in st. Joseph's cemetery. .
Eugene NJ. Madsen, infant son or
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Madsen, of 72o6
Amboy road, Richmond Valley, died
yesterday. The funeral will be held
today with interment in Bethel
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-27
FRANK FOGGIN TAKES
OFFICE NEXT MONTH

TOTTENVILLE, jan. 27-Frank
Foggin, appointed postmaster of
Staten Island, by President Harding
last week, will take office February
Is, Is the announcement made by
the new head in the borough of Rich
mond. Mr. Foggin who was post
master at Port Richmond a number
of years ago. succeeds Frank o.
Driscoll, appointed by former Pres
ident Wilson. Papers have been sent
to Washington and as soon as they
are acted upon, Mr.. Foggin will be
qualified to take office.
ton on the island, which were
consolidated some time ago when
the staten Island postofice system
was established.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-27

NEW YORK Mrs. Arthur
Livermore has been appointed by
President Harding as member of the
American Commission for the Bra
lillian Centennial.
She is the only oma member
of the committee of six. The COM
mission will have charge of Ameri-
cas- participation in the exposition
in Rio Janeiro, next fall, which will
commemorate the centennial of Bra
lillian independence.
Mrs. Livermore's son, Russell, is
an assemblyman in the New York
state legislature. Her husband is
an attorney. She is a prominent
member of the League of Women
Voters and was one of the leaders.
in New York state, in the fight for
votes.
Congress has appropriated $1,000
600 for representation of the United
States at the exposition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-27

Raine at his best! "Gunsight Pass
by William Macleod Raine begins in
the Perth .Amboy Evening Views
Monday. January 30. Readers OF
's1he Yukon Trail' and "Oh. You
Tex realize that Raine's best mean
the greatest fiction of the west.
The Ocala banner., 1922-06-23
a NEW slDELlGHT ON WOODROW
WILSON

Richmond Va June y A veritable
uproar 0f applause was created at the
opening session OF the United Confed.
crate Veterans here when Or. Douglas
Freeman gave sidelight into the
life OF Woodrow Wilson. which he be-
iieved never before has been told
When General Lee went TO Georgia
10 visit his fathers grave on one oc.
casion. he was surrounded by a group
of veterans Through the group a
small boy found his way to a point
where he could look up at the face
OF the general
Since that day. said Mr. Freeman.
Woodrow Wilson says that in all his
acts in life. big and little. he has been
in the attitude of looking up at Robert
+. Lee"
The Ocala banner., 1922-06-23
PINE

The election passed off very quiet.
ly in this district; so very much So
that one had to be reminded of the
Importance of going to the polls, and
casting his vote for the candidate
whom he considered best qualified for
the office.
Now just as the primary is over,
and we thought we could settle down
to thinking over the old problems
high cost Of living" and low price
Of wages. there comes to us the
news of an incident that happened in
our community, and which for a mo-
ment at least. promised to border on a
tragedy.
The writer did not witness the
scene of excitement, but will relate
il briefly as told by the hero" of the
story. Il saw car coming up to my
gate the day after election, as it came
to stop, recognized the driver to be
candidate. l did not know the
election was over. Had he found out
how | voted? In either case felt that
my political hide was in danger In my
excitement | did not know whether to
run. attempt to fly or call my hired
man. Would have done the last. but
when | attempted could not think
of his name
Imagine my relief when the can
didate rushed in and heartily thanked
me for my support"
Candidates visiting voters after cleo
ton seems to be something unus-
ual and under the circumstances and
wit hour limited experience, would
not be able to advise.
Mr.. L. D. Perry. who has a position
at Interlachen. spent Sunday here with
his family, returning early Monday
morning.
Miss Oracle Ellis of Citra, is spend
ing few days here with her cousin.
Miss Mary Hall
We are glad to report that Rev.
w. H. McCann, who busA lately re-
turned from the hospital, is able to
take his place again in Sunday school
and prayer meeting.
There will be a meeting of the
trustees of the Greenwood sub-school
district next Saturday night at the
school house. Patrons invited to dis
cuss school interests in general.
The Ocala banner., 1922-06-23
oFFaas REWARo FoR a MES.
sACE FROM DEAD WIFE

portland. ore June - Putting
spiritaaiists 20 the test. DR. J Allen
Gilbert Portland physician Of high
standlng has placed $500 in a local
bank lferlng Il % anyone who can
bring % him an authentic message
from his deceased wife
Dr Gilbert and his wife were both
much Interested in psychic pheno-
mena bat we're not believers in the
aseuit And they agreed before her
death that she should try to transmit
a message to her husband after pass
ins over the Divide But in order that
fae doctor mas be certain that his
leaa wife had sent "A message 10 him.
fHet agreed upon certain counter
sign Thls password Is now kept un-
der tea. in the bank which is holding
fhe $500 TEST money. which will be
slfen 20 anyone who can obtain it
farl ,ommunicatlon with the spirit of
SITS Gilbert
nr Gilbert who is recognized as
an authority on amnesia. dual per
s0naiity and scientific hypnotism as
applied % the medical practice. de-
c.ared he and his wife had several
friends who were very earnest in their
faith in spiritualism. and that they
have brought TO him several purport-
ed messages from Mrs. Gilbert. who
died in December. 1917. But none
contained the prearranged counter
sign Their friends having failed, DR..
Gilbert decided 10 offer a reward of
$500 to any spiritualist in the world
who can bring to him a message from
his departed wife which contains the
secret code
In making his announcement of the
reward and the test, Dr. Gilbert de-
plOred the effect of the wave of spirit
ualistic thought caused by the lectur-
es of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and
others.