The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-06-02
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heir praise of Rev. Hermans's efficiency in

their praise of Rev. Hermanss efficiency in
the furtheranoe of religious work.
After Rev. Jacobson's visit to Norway he
again made brief call upon Rev. Hermans
at his Scotland home, during which the
latter expressed strong desire to come over
TO America jacobson agreed to bear his
case in minds and Immediately upon his re-
turn TO the United States, laid Herman's
case before the various church authorities
here. But at the time no place could be
found for him. A year later. however, Rev.
Tollefson. of Minneapolis. decided TO leave
He came and at once took charge of Rev.
Tollefsons congregation. over which he pre-
sided for about six months, after which
he removed to West Superior. Meanwhile,
Hermans. who claimed having been a
widower while in Scotland, had married
Miss Bertha Wangen. of Minneapolis. The
story goes among his friends that the wife
proved to be of unsound mind. which con-
dition grew worse after the removal of the
couple from Minneapolis to West Superior,
send her to the insane asylum. Death, how
ever, came TO her relief few hours pre-
vious 10 the time set for her removal. A
year afterward he married a Miss Lomen,
Of Iowa, the ceremony being performed in
Minneapolis. Rev. Hermans continued to
reside at West Superior until the. fail of
1888, when he removed to Salt Lake City,
Utah. where his wife died shortly after
ward.
About four weeks ago Rev. Hermans was
that country. soliciting and collecting means
for his Salt Lake City church, for which he
was was. duly authorized . by the bishops He
to the Twin Cities, and then left for Chicago,
from where word was received OF him In
st. Paul from Mr.. Hansen, of Chicago, the
book agent OF the Norwegian-Danish church,
and also from editor Hagensen. of Den
Christelige Talsmand- Rev. Hermans Is
short, heavy-set man, Of light complexion,
sandy hair. and wears gold-bowed glasses,
being somewhat near-sighted. He Is about
forty-five years of age. and a favorite with
the fair sex.
F. A. Scarvie. who is presiding at the
conference in St Paul. was seen after the
meeting last evening and said that the
members had intended sending e. telegram
of inquiry to Salt Lake City in regard to
the matter. but had not yet done so. Mr..
Scarvie is the pastor of the church at West
Superior. where Rev. Hermans formerly pre-
sided, and knows the man well. He says
report has not been idle with the suspected
mans name before, there having been some
pointed questions asked at the time of his
second wifes death, who only lived a few
said doubt this old trouble would come
up should the Salt Lake City matter come
10 trial. Mr.. Scarvie said he himself had
always distrusted the man instinctive.y,
though he really knew no harm of him:
.hat he was popular with the women. Rev.
Hermans has had photographs taken. both
with and without mustache.
Hermans was in Minneapolis April 8.
calling at the home of Rev. 0. L. Hanson,
2lo6 Ninth avenue south He had been in
the city some little time, collecting sub
scriptions for his church in Utah. That
night he left. saying that he was going
to Chicago. Mr.. Hanson says that that was
the last he saw OF Hermans, but later, when
he went TO Chicago. he learned that the
Utah clergyman had received a telegram
from the presiding elder at Utah. ordering
elder of the Utah district passed through
Minneapolis some time ago. he gave out
meager information TO the effect that Rev.
Hermans was in trouble but said little
about it. He left the impression, though,
that woman was involved.