Los Angeles herald., 1907-04-23
Retired Merchant Is
Missing from
Hotel
Think L. R. Radermacher
Has Wandered
Away
cablesram from Hawaiian Islands
Tells Of Mystery Surrounding
Whereabouts of Man-Wlfe
Shocked by News

l.. r. Radermacher, a retired mer-
chant of Los Angeles, who for the last
two months has been visiting in Hon
olulu for the benefit of his health, is
reported to have mysteriously disap-
peared from the Occidental hotel there
and despite the active search which has
been made for him connot be found.
Mr.. Radermacher left all his belong
ings at the hotel when he left, but there
was no note giving any clew to his pos
sible destination, and 1T is feared by
his wife and family that he wandered
away while temporarily demented. He
has suffered for several years with a
nervous disease and 1t was this which
prompted his trip to the islands.
Mr.. Radermacher was formerly pro-
prietor Of the confectionery at 23S East
Twenty-fourth street. He had lived in
Los Angeles for three years. Previous
to that time his home was in Chicago
Mr.. Radermacher was the owner of
a handsome home at 448 Belmont street
Los Angeles. where his wife still lives
The house has been one of the show
places for residents in that section
oiiSo Nli. INdueTIldCIleT DullL II IeW
years ago. 1t is built entirely of small
stones, with wide veranda around
the front.
Wife Greatly Shocked
Last night word of his disappear
ance was taken to his wife at the fam
lily home by a representative of The
Herald. Mrs. Radermacher was greatly
shocked by the news.
Il have long feared that something
of this nature would happen" said
Mrs. Radermacher. my husband has
suffered with a nervous disease for
years and l have feared he would lose
his mind. He left Los Angeles for
Honolulu March g. as he was greatly
broken in health, and DR.. w. Jarvis
Barlow, who attended him, insisted that
he go at once to new scenes.
1--WE last heard from him April s,
when we received a letter in which he
said he would soon leave for home. He
did not say just when he would come,
but stated that he felt greatly i'm
proved. l hope he has taken steamer
for home, but know that cannot be the
reason of his disappearance, as he left
his belongings at the hotel.
'Mr. Radermacher is 4S years Of
age and has long suffered with nervous
trouble. That was one reason why we
disposed of our business some time ago.
He frequently complained or headaches
and sometimes suffered lapses of men,
ory.
May Be Lost In Interior
1--WE came to Los Angeles from Chi
cago three years ago. In that city Mr.
Radermacher was engaged in business,
but was compelled to give 1t up on
account of his health. After we arrived
In this city he began to improve and he
hoped he was cured"
Mr.. Radermacher disposed of his
business on East Twenty-fourth street
to G. H. Dye, who still runs 1t. When
seen last night Mr.. Dye said:
"I recently bought out this place
from Mr. Radermacher. When he sold
1t he told me that his health was not
good and few months ago said he
was going on long sea voyage. 1 did
not ask him where he intended going,
but presume 1t was to Honolulu"
Mr.. and Mrs Radermacher have one
daughter, Mrs. Nick Kunney, who Is
living in Los Angeles with her hus-
band.
According to friends of the family
who were we'll acquainted with Mr..
Radermacher the man frequently suf-
fered from lapses of memory or would
often pass his most intimate friends on
the street and fail to recognize them.
They agree with Mrs. Radermacher
that the man may have wandered away
while in this condition and fear he
may be lost in the interior of the island.