Local merchants warned of new counterfeit check scam
Crawfordville reports a ruse using forged checks printed to imitate legitimate firm papers. Victims Nye & Booe drug store Dek & Riley drug store Arthur A. Miller drug store cashed by two men, one signing as James Duncan, about 25, and an older partner, around 45. The scheme used a foundry company header and secretarial titles, with checks drawn on First National Bank. Police chief Shields notes the method is a recent, clever ruse not previously seen locally.
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Crawfordville
Mwere
James Duncan
Busi
Crawfordville Statesbank
National Bank
Hice
Nye & Booe
Dek & Riley
Arthur A. Miller
Will
Martin
Ice Shields
Citizens’ National Bank
Con
Sbi Ore
Usera
Nis
Miss Pope Faces Trial Shadows With Silent Strength
The narrative centers on Belle Pope amid William D Shepherd’s murder trial. McClintock’s fortune looms, Billy McClintock remembered, and Belle wrestles grief without display. She keeps her affections private, fears a bitter verdict, and clings to Billy’s portrait as memories of a vanished honeymoon linger.
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Isabelle Pope
Billy McClin
Miss Pope
William D
Shepherd
Nicky
Pally
Hilly
McClintock
Beowind
Ina
Billy
Europe
Belle Pope
Local Woman Plans Model Village on Small Plots
A resident outlines plans to buy several small plots to develop a model village, incorporating her own ideas for layout, amenities, and community design. The project aims to showcase sustainable living and cohesive neighborhood design.
Farmers to Hold Meeting on June 10
Farmers plan a meeting on June 10 to discuss remedies for land issues and the status of a Bois curabin project. The gathering will address effects of ongoing aims and the condition of flat, coldred silt loans and related measures.
Hens Need Much Mash Less Grain in Summer
The article advises farmers that in hot weather hens require more mash and less grain to maintain egg production. It notes feed proportions should shift to reduce grain and mash accordingly, citing limited hopper space and summer conditions as reasons for adjusting rations.
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Dupin
Squirrel Coat Leads to Arrest in Local Incident
A fragmentary report describes a case where a coat made of squirrel fur, valued at 420, allegedly connected to an arrest. Officials and witnesses offered unclear statements, with dialogue indicating confusion over motives and events surrounding the seizure.
Recluse 40 Years Now Steps Into Public Life
Elizabeth Ollerman, 85, long reputed as the wealthiest recluse of New York state, has emerged from years apart from society to cut and sell a shuttered 100 acre estate in Arlington. Neighbors and real estate agents portray her as active and outspoken, ending a four-decade seclusion.
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New York
Heartington
X. J
Elizabeth Ollemar
unclear fragments of a Brooklyn booters arrest report
Fragmentary text indicates a Brooklyn incident involving youths and an arrest. No coherent names, dates, or concrete facts are readable enough to identify people, organizations, locations, or outcomes.
Boat Found at Dover Street Then Hidden in Brooklyn Shore
Report mentions a boat found at Dover Street and the East River Manhattan. It was hidden on the Brooklyn shore overnight for exploration of the stream. Individuals involved were sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
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Dover Street
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promised Relief
An advertisement proclaims McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets will soon aid those with weak and thin flesh. The copy emphasizes quick effects and strong health benefits, presenting a hopeful medical remedy in a period voice.
Man kills self beside railroad tracks after waiting for train
A man wandered from his city job to the Baltimore & Ohio tracks near Sligo and shot himself as a train approached. The death, witnessed by Howard and Chester Hinden of Millroad Sligo, occurred at the edge of the suburban area. The scene shifted to the district morgue as investigators noted the lone act.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Sligo
Howard Hinden
Chester
Millroad
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