Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 157, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 July 1917 — AMATEUR TEC NABS FUGITIVE [ARTICLE]

AMATEUR TEC NABS FUGITIVE

CHARLES BAKER CAPTURES OSCAR BRENNER, WANTED IN MICHIGAN. Charles Baker, amateur detective, who works at the Rensselaer Dry Cleaning Works, was insrtumental in rounding up Oscar Brenner, of Ann Arbor, Mich., wanted in that state to answer to a charge of conversion. Sheriff McColly received word the fore part of the week from H. G. Lindenschmidt, sheriff of Washtenaw county, Michigan, to be on the lookout for Brenner, as it was presumed he was on his way to this city for a visit with Mrs. Della Nelson, whom he states is hjs mother-in-law. Following this notification, Sheriff McColly put Baker on the case and since that time the latter has been on the lookout for the fugitive. Baker lay in wait for him a night or so, but his efforts were not rewarded until Thursday evening, when he discovered the young man who was the object of his search at the Nelson home. Brenner was placed under arrest and lodged in jail today. Brenner is a young man and claims to be a driver for the American Express Company at Ann Arbor. He had in his possession thirty-five money orders, each of $lO denomination. Two of these were cashed by the local agent, F. W. Tobias. It was thought that possibly the young man had stolen these from the company at first, but the fact that he remained here after cashing them belied that belief, and the sheriff is of the opinion that he secured them in a legitimate way. The telegram received from the Michigan sheriff to the local authorities follows:

Sheriff Jasper County—Have warrant for Oscar Brenner, charging him with larceny by conversion. His height is five feet five inches, weight 130 pounds. Has dark hair and grey eyes. Scars on right knee and right ring finger. Will probably be found living with Mrs. Della Nelson of your City. Place under arrest. —H. G. Lindenschmidt, Sheriff. Brenner has waived extradition and will be returned to Ann Arbor Saturday to answer to the charges. Brenner is also a member of the Michigan National Guard and received a message today to return to that state to join his company.

The Young Ladies Sodality of St. Augustine’s parish will have an ice cream social at the home of Joseph Nagel, Sr., southwest of town, Sunday afternoon and evening, July 22, 1917. Cafeteria lunch will also be served. All are welcome.