Aunt Larry – The Sharmers

A Night Train to Denver

After Katie died in 1907, the family story goes, her children were spirited away to Denver before anyone could take them, or her money.

Uncle Joe and Katie: The Sidney Obituaries

The 1898 and 1907 Sidney newspapers on the deaths of Joe’s father, “Uncle Joe” Sharmer, and his mother, Katie O’Connor Sharmer.

A Visit to Aunt Larry

Two teenage nephews arrive unannounced at 3355 Octavia Street.

Dodie and Her Little Brother

As a baby he couldn’t pronounce “Josephine,” so his big sister became Dodie.

House Resolution No. 22

The Members of this Assembly have learned with profound regret of the passing of Joseph Sharmer in Santa Cruz, at the youthful age of 56.

Services Held for Joseph Sharmer

From the Santa Cruz Sentinel: Private services for Joseph Sharmer, who suffered a fatal heart attack while he was driving in downtown Santa Cruz Friday, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday.

A Light in Your Mother’s Window

All I can think of is you — How we went to Merced, either to the show or for dinner and how we shopped together.

Your Special, Mailed New Year’s Eve

You are so cute & sweet and I am so lonesome for you that I take a new lease on life when I hear from you.

From the Broad Street Station

You know what I said when we parted that I would think of you every minute of the day and night.

Five Degrees Above in Cincinnati

Wish you were here right now but my poor Baby gets cold in Planada — what would you do here Sweets, I would keep you warm.