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Bold Robbery

Summary

Eleven soldiers from 6th U.S. Cavalry stationed near Mount Pleasant, Frederick County, entered store of Mr. Jno. W. Ogborn, smashed counter and stole items. Owner tried to frighten them off with gun and eventually succeeded in getting rid of them but they took loot. Some culprits arrested while others escaped.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: October 13th, 1865

Page/Column: 2C

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • Battles / Military
  • Home Front / Effects of War

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