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C. H. Travis, representing himself as the agent of an F. M. 3. A. supply house, of St. Louis, Mo., was arrested at Roaohdale, Putnam county, Friday on a charge of obtaining money by false pretense. His manner of doing business was to approach a farmer and agree to Bet him up In business for $10; that l» his firm would send all tbegoods want* ed, requiring no other security tbau the $10 paid the agent. Robert Black, of Bainbrldge, bit at Travis' little scheme and afterward telegraphed to St. Louis and found out there was no such a house there. He swore out a warrant for Travis arrest immediately on reoeipj ofthe telegram*
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Martinsville Republican
Martinsville, Indiana, US
Thu, Oct 08, 1891
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