Niles, Michael Schall - 1913

WOMAN ARRESTED
Charged With Theft of a Set of Furs From the Talbot Store.

Wednesday, Dec. 17, High constable John A. Duttera, arrested Mrs. Cora Bair, of near White Hall, Adams county, on a warrant issued by Squire L. D. Sell, charged on oath of Michael S. Niles, Esq., of York, receiver of the Talbot stores, with the theft of a set of furs valued at $85. from the local store several weeks ago.

The accused was taken before Squire Mayers, of Littlestown, where she gave bail for a hearing.

We have been informed that the furs were recovered by Manager Young, of the store, having been found in a yard on Walnut street.

It is supposed that whoever stole the furs feared that they were being watched and, therefore, sought to avoid suspicion by getting rid of the stolen articles.

Local merchants are wise to the fact that persons visit their stores during the rush and get away with articles without paying for them.  These persons are said to be known and other arrests may follow.

~ The Hanover Herald, 20-Dec-1913


Mrs. Bair Held for Court.

The case of Mrs. Cora Bair, of near White Hall, Adams county, who was arrested by High
Constable John A. Duttera, on a warrant issued by Squire L. D. Sell, charged on oath of Michael
S. Niles, Esq., of York, receiver of the Talbot stores, with the theft of a set of valuable furs on December 5, was given a hearing before Justice Sell Dec. 20th.

George E. Neff, Esq., of York, represented the prosecutor, and J. Donald Swope, Esq., of
Gettysburg, appeared for the defendant.

After hearing several witnesses, the accused was held for court, having entered bail for her
appearance before the Grand Jury.

~ The Hanover Herald, 27-Dec-1913

You can visit the memorial page for Michael Schall Niles.