Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 32, 18 December 1914 — Page 10
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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, FRIDAY, DEC. 18, 1914.
DIES OF EXPOSURE IN CHAIR AT HOME Thomas Brokamp's Death Explained by Coroner Peirce After Probe. Fully clothed, and sitting in a chair In the sitting room at his home, 86 South Third street, Thomas Brokamp was found dead thla morning by members of his famtly. Coroner R. J. Peirce investigated the case, and said that in his opinion, "death was caused by exposure following the excessive use of intoxicating liquors." There was no evidence that he had taken his own life, and the suicide theory, was not offered. The dead man is survived by a sister, Alice Brokamp, and his brother Harry Brokamp, a varnisher at the Starr Piano company factory.
Additional Social News
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City Statistics
Marriage Licenses. Henry Edward Blomeyer, 24, mechanic, and Martha Anna Tiemann, 24, city. Charles Edgar Sheneman, 28. well driller, Mooreland, Ind., and Anna Elizabeth Wilson. 21, Greensfork. Herschel Musselman, 28, farmer, Greensfork, and Mae Nicholson, 27, Greonsfork. Charles E. Weaver, 25, electrician. Greenfield, and Ruth Williams, 26, telephone operator, Cambridge City. Herschel Morrell Little, 21, laborer, Fountain City, and Leonora Yager, 22, milliner, Fountain City. Harry B. Cloud. 25. farmer. Clay
township, and Irene C. Burgess, 21, Dayton township. Deaths and Funerals. RUSSELL. Mrs. Lizzie Russell, 63 years old, widow of John Russell, formerly a furniture dealer of this city, died Wednesday at 12:30 o'clock at the Soldiers' Home at Lafayette, and will bu buried from that institution tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Russell made Richmond her home until last April, when she entered the home. She has a wide circle of friends among the older residents of the city. BROCAMP Thomas Brocamp. 34, was found dead at his home, 36 South Third street, this morning. He is survived by a sister, Alice Brocamp, and a brother, Harry Brocamp. Funeral arrangements have not been made. LAMM The funeral of Flossie L. J .am in will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of her brother. V. E. Lamm, 818 North Twelfth street. Friends may call at any time. The burial will be in Earlham cemetery.
TERRE HAUTE BLAZE CLAIMS 5 PERSONS Fire Demolishes Tenderloin Resort Before Inmates Manage to Escape. BY LEASED WIRE. TERRK HAUTE. Ind., Dec. 18. Fire early today in a rooming house in the red light district, known for a third of a century as the "Hayloft," caused the death of five persons. Two were taken out dead and three were so badly burned that they died later.
Miss Miriam Krone arrived home yesterday from Baltimore, Md., where she has been attending school. She will remain until after the' Christmas
holidays.
Mr. Bernard Knollenberg will not spend the holidays here with his parents as he will make the tour with the Harvard Glee club. Members of the Woman's Relief Corps met Thursday afternoon in the post room at the court house. Matters of importance were considered. Prof. Cunningham met his dancing class last evening in the Knights of Columbus hall. After the class, had received instructions there was an assembly party.
Mr. Bert Kolp was called to Fort Recovery, O., yesterday by the sudden death of his brother, Mr. Alvin Kblp.
Mrs. J. W. Ferguson has returned from a visit with friends at Moline, 111. . With the rooms prettily decorated throughout with the Christmas greens, Miss Sarah Lewis entertained the members of the Alice Carey club Thursday afternoon at her home on South Thirteenth street. Responses to roll call were quotations from Tasso. Mrs. Chauncey Riffle read an excellent paper, "History of Florence." Miss Lucile Mayr told of her trip through Florence. After the program the guests were invited to the dining room where a dainty luncheon in two
courses was served. The table was appointed with the Christmas greens. At each place were miniature candles. The club will hold a reception New Year's day at the home of the Misses Emma and Victoria Lindemuth, 216
South Sixteenth street.
Amanda Windsor on South A street. Matters of importance to the society were considered at the time. Mr. Charles Howard Clawson, a well known young artist of this city, and who is a member of the Cincinnati Art club, received notice yesterday that his picture, "Corn Shocks" which has been on exhibition at the Union Central Life Insurance building, where the Cincinnati Art club is holding its annual exhibit, had been sold. The picture Is a beautiful one and Mr. Clawson is to be congratulated. The members of the Country club are invited to attend the supper which will be Berved Saturday evening at the club house. Out of town guests will be welcomed. It is interesting to note the progress of the night class in gymnastics which has been meeting at the high school gymnasium Tuesday and Thursday evenings of each week. The class is composed of a number of office girls, and other girls who are unable to attend classes at any other time. Miss Elizabeth Morris is in charge and knows how to present the work in such a manner that the students are able to get the steps easily. Last evening was the last meeting of the
year and the new semester will begin January 6. All persons who want to
join the class next year are asked to register either January 4 or 5. Among the Important social functions for this evening will be the farewell banquet to be given at the Hotel Arlington at 8 o'clock as a courtesy to Miss Marsh, former superintendent, Miss Sands, former assistant superintendent, and Miss Yost, of Reld Memorial hospital. Invitations have been issued' to the officers of the Hospital Aid society and all the doctors of the city and their wives. Mr. Americus Fielding Gaar, who has been attending school at Cornell, Ithaca, New York, will spend the holidays in this city. A meeting of the Golden Rule Bible class of the First Methodist church
was held yesterday afternoon In the Lincoln class room. Several Important business matters were considered. After the program refreshments were served and a social hour followed.
Mr. Walter Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Davis will arrive home next week from the University of Pennsylvania and spend the holidays here. v?i Mr. Wilbur Ball and Mr. Harold Scott, students at Purdue university, Lafayette, Indiana, will come Saturday to spend the holidays here with their parents. Mrs. Frank Crichet will open her second semester of dancing this evening in. the -Odd Fellows hall. Her classes will meet from 7 until 9 o'clock
and from 9 until 11 . o'clock. The young people who care to may, dance after 11 o'clock. Piano and drums will play the order of dances. Friends received cards today telling of the birth of a baby daughter, Lila Eleanor, to Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Hedges at their home In Berwyn, a suburb of Chicago. The child arrived Wednesday, December 16. Mrs. Hedges was formerly Miss Pearl Moss of South Thirteenth street.
CHORUS WILL SING
A feature of the men's meeting ai the Gennett theatre, under the au spices of the religious work committei of the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon will be the singing by a chorus of ftftj trained voices from the senior and ju venile choirs of the Second Presbyter ian church. - ' Dr. J. C. Massee will be the speakej for the afternoon, and will have aa hii subject, "Following the Star."
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Mr. August Goebel of Dublin, and Miss Letha McGrath were quietly married by the Rev. A. J. Feeger at his home on South Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. Goebel will reside at Dublin.
The Loyal Chapter of the Eastern Star will have stated meeting Saturday evening at the Masonic Temple after which a social will be enjoyed. Members and their families are invited. A card party was given last evening in the Eagles' hall by the members of the lodge and was largely attended. The game was played at several tables and favors were given the fortunate ones.
The members of the Central Aid society of the First Christian church held an important meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
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