Nickel Plate, Briscoe and Holmes(WWI-Era Photo Album)

"Myself" was very busy with his camera during the June 1918 Epworth League Convention. At least, I believe that is when and where he took the following photo, but since it has no notes, I can't be sure. This one is unusual in that its subjects are not smiling. But surely that's Miss Nickel Plate second from the left, is it not?


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Images courtesy of the Hobart Historical Society.

The second photo on this page has a handwritten note behind it, but once again the album's owner glued it in so enthusiastically that it's only partially legible:

Ruth Briscoe
Est___ Holmes

I'm guessing the second given name, only partially legible, is Esther. Looking through the censuses, if we go to West Creek Township in Lake County, we find an Esther Holmes who would be of an age to attend this convention; and if we go all the way to LaPorte County, we find a Ruth Briscoe similarly qualified — but that's all speculation.



Behind them, the high school on Fourth Street.