Bloody Williamson County Gang War Photographer Bravely Films The Shootout
Evansville Press photographer Gustav Oetterman recounts shadowing Charlie Birger and his gang while they hunted Shelton brothers followers in southern Illinois. Gunfire, roadblocks, and daring escapes punctuate a day-long pursuit ending with safe return to Harrisburg.
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Gustav Oetterman
Evansville
Ind
NEA Service
NEA Service, Inc
Gil
Jung
Charlie Birger
Ulinois
Birger
Shelton Brothers
Harrisburg
Tarrisburg
Diger
Burger
Shelton
NEA
Oelterman
Wiliamson” County
Illinois
Shelton Gansters
Sauster
Birgetes
Among the Sick
The report notes several local illnesses and injuries. C I Mr Devitt remains bedridden for four weeks. Miss Helen McDade of Broad Run is ill with diphtheria contracted while nursing cases in Lovellsville. Miss Nannie Moser near Middletown is indisposed. Contractor Charles Fh. Karu, recently operated on, shows some improvement. Mrs. M. Gaver of Middletown amputated her right index finger after a door accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I
Devitt
Helen McDade
Broad Run
Lovellsville
Nannie Moser
Alfred Moser
Middletown
Charles Fh. Karu
Triltitere
Hagan Huffer Tie The Knot At Burk iltsville Parsonage
Thomas H Hagan son of Mr and Mrs John Magan Gapland and Miss Louie M Huffer daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Huffer Bread Run were married by Rev H C Erdman at the Lutheran parsonage Burk iltsvire Wednesday morning at 6 They were joined by Verna Huffer sister of the bride They drove to Philadelphia after the ceremony to attend the Ses qu i Centennial turning home about Saturday.
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Hagan
Huffer
Thomas H Hagan
John Magan
Gapland
Louie M. Huffer
Howard Huffer
Bread Run
H. C. Erdman
Burkiltsvire
Verna Huffer
Dinner Hosts and Notable Guests At Wack ter Apartments
Mrs. Mac Krise Hammaker hosted a Friday evening dinner at Hast Patrick street with guests including Miss Grace L. Meey of Baltimore, Mrs. Barbara Hammaker, Frank and Ernest Hammaker of Nev, Mrs. J. A Brosius and daughter Catherine of Thurmont, Mr and Mrs. Wo. E Krise and daughter Catherine, Miss Mary R. Leatherman, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hammaker. A large dahlia in red and purple shades stood out as a chic accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Krise Hammaker
Wackter Apartments
Patrick Street
Grace L. Meey
Baltimore
Barbara Hammaker
Frank
Ernest Hammaker
Nev
J. A Brosius
Catherine
Thurmont
Aml
Wo. E Krise
Mary R. Leatherman
Wilbur Hammaker
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Williamson” County
Jeer
Marion
New York
Charlie
Smalles
Bess
Falen
Marion Age
Rost
Fritz
Jefi
Harrisbn
State Bank
Frederick
Tar
State of Maryland Depository
Opera House
Irsing
Berla
Frederick Thig
Cearas
John Muay Anderean
Hymeneas
Inal
Frederick, Maryland
the Bank of Personal Service
This
Edmonston
East 2Nd St
Washington
MR. Man
P. O
McCleery
Jewelry
North Market
Frederick, Md
M. P. Moller Co
Ampico
Chickering
Marshall & Wendell Ivers & Pond
Kranich & Bach
New Brunswick
Edison
Columbia
Brunswick
Edison Records
Q. B.S
Karpen Furniture
Casper E. Cline
South Market St
Pearre
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