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Sheriff Gould Hunts Robbers by Tracks in Snow
A February report from Southport details Deputy Sheriff William H. Gould’s thorough investigation of a robbery at a newsstand and cigar store run by Edward A. von Holtz Sr. Goods valued around 150 dollars were stolen after entry through a rear door pane. robbers left tracks in the snow and were likely local men. The item list includes tobacco cigars candy and electric flash lights among others. Separate notes cover a Junior Auxiliary meeting at Trinity church and social notices about local residents and club events.
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Southport
William HH. Gould
Edward A. von Holtz
von Foltz
Tobascco
Trinity Church
John H. Buckingham
Mill Hill
Red Cross
Dorothy M. Jennings
Nan Sherwood
Alma Brotherton
Elsie Nicholas
Marshet Davarish
Audith Hughes
Ayenired Nicholas
Anna Nichols