FOGLEMAN, Louise Claradeen Miller - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

One of the most distressing tragedies which has ever occurred in this section, shocked and sorrowed every Veedersburg citizen Monday morning, when the news spread about that Mrs. Claradeen Fogleman had taken her life by drinking a small portion of carbolic acid at her residence on West Fourth street. Unaware of any impending tragedy, her husband, Donald Fogleman, left for his work as a truck operator for the Veedersburg Brick Company that morning, leaving Mrs. Fogleman with her mother, Mrs. Grace Miller, city clerk-treasurer for Veedersburg, at the family residence. Mrs. Fogleman was apparently still sleeping when her husband left the home. Her mother had arisen and was about the house. She heard someone groaning and thought something had happened outside the house. Going outside the sounds directed her to the window of her daughter's bedroom where she was found unconscious and dying on the bed from the effects of the poison. Dr. J. B. Owens was called and every possible thing was done to counteract the effects of the poison, but to no avail, as she died within a few minutes. Mrs. Fogleman was 23 years of age and had been employed for the past six years as assistant to her mother in the clerk-treasurer's office. She left a note to her husband in which she expressed happiness over their three years of married life and gave complete directions for her funeral arrangements. While no public statement was made other than the above concerning the contents of the note, it is thought she carried a fear that something might happen to her mother, due to a slight mix-up in the bookkeeping records of the office which was undergoing an examination by state examiners. This evidently distracted her mind to the point where she took her life. Officials of the city expressed assurance that it was only a matter of taking time in clearing the clerical errors and that the honesty of Mrs. Miller and her daughter was never questioned. Mrs. Fogleman's death is deeply regretted and brought sorrow to every home, as she was a favorite young lady of the city and greatly admired by everyone for her sunny disposition and friendly manners. The sympathy of everyone goes to the bereaved mother and the devoted husband, as visitors from about every home in Veedersburg and many from other places came offering aid and giving consoling words. Mrs. Fogleman was the daughter of Vern and Grace Dunkle Miller and was born in Veedersburg October 10, 1915. She graduated from the Veedersburg High school in 1933 and was married to Donald Fogleman, Veedersburg, August 1, 1936. Her entire life time has been spent in the local community, where the family have resided for many years and are held in the highest respect by everyone. She was a member of Valetta Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and was active in church work. Surviving are the husband, Donald Fogleman, her mother, Mrs. Grace M. Miller, a sister Mrs. Dorothy Stuart, Danville, Ill., and a brother, Charles Miller, of Anderson, Ind. Impressive funeral services which were largely attended were held at the Methodist church, Wednesday afternoon. Music was furnished by Mrs. Herschel R. Spencer and Mrs. Frances Martin, accompanied by Miss Juliet Van Devanter at the piano. Rev. Emery Parks and Rev. Charles E. Howard officiated. One of the largest and most beautiful display of flowers evidenced the friendship and respect for Mrs. Fogleman and family. Pall bearers were Harold Bodine, Leslie Miller, Russell Kesner, David Odle, Borden Smith and Wayne Marsh. Interment was made at the Rockfield cemetery.  --typed by Walt W