Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 70, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1909 — TO PROBE ALLEGEDSHORTAGE [ARTICLE]

TO PROBE ALLEGEDSHORTAGE

Grand Jury to Investigate L. J. H«v man’s Alleged Wrongdoing., Evansville, Ind., Feb. 2—The Vanderburg county grand jury, which is in session, will this week take up the investigation of the alleged embezzlements of Louis J. Herman, an attorney of this city, who disappeared on Jan. 9 and who has not been heard from since. Herman held in trust moneys for several guardians and estates, and also represented several large mercantile companies. The exact amount of his alleged shortage has not yet been ascertained. Several of the friends of Herman have stated they would make good any loss. Herman waa a maw of clean habits, attended church regularly, and was seldom seen away from his home at night. Killed by Man He Wounded. Madison, Ind., Feb. 2.-—After shooting Henry Lochard and wife, Dee Brown was killed by Lochard. Tim woman probably will die.