Knots Untied; Or, Ways and By-ways in the Hidden Life of American DetectivesMcWatters, George S.
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Knots Untied; Or, Ways and By-ways in the Hidden Life of American Detectives
McWatters, George S.
Detectives
"FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.--Missing from Bay Street, Stapleton,
Staten Island, since Wednesday, November 25, 1868, Willy
Hardgrove, a boy eight years of age, medium size, dark hair,
dark, clear complexion, blue eyes; has a recent scar on his
cheek, made by the scratch of a pin; dressed in a dark striped
jacket and pants; the pants button on the jacket with light
bone buttons; old, strong boots, no hat. He is rather an
attractive boy, and very familiar with strangers. It is feared
he has been abducted, from the fact of his musical abilities.
He can sing, in a good tenor voice, any tune he may hear once
played, but can't speak plain. The above reward will be paid by
his father, Terence M. Hardgrove, Stapleton, for such
information as will lead to his recovery. Information may be
sent to Inspector Dilks, Police Headquarters, 300 Mulberry
Street."
"MISSING.--Annie Hearn left her home on Monday last. She is ten
years of age, dark blue eyes, black hair cut short; has a
slight scar on her left temple. Was dressed in a dark alpaca
frock, black woollen sontag with white border; black velvet
hat, no trimming, high laced boots, striped stockings. Any
information relative to her will be gratefully received by
Richard Burk, 217 Madison Street, or Inspector Dilks, 300
Mulberry Street."
"LEFT her home, at Hyde Park, Scranton City, Pa., on Monday,
June 14, Sarah Hannaghan, aged 15, tall for her age, short
brown hair, light eyes, and fair complexion. Had on a
tan-colored dress, light cape, drab hat, trimmed with ribbon of
the same color. Had with her a dress with a yellow stripe, made
short. Information to be sent to Inspector Dilks, 300 Mulberry
Street, New York, or to James Hannaghan, 152 Leonard Street."
"TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD will be paid for information that
will lead to the arrest or recovery of Henrietta Voss, aged 16
years. She left Secausus, Hudson county, New Jersey, Tuesday,
July 21, about 7 A. M. She is tall, slim built, and a little
stooped; brown hair, blue eyes, long, thin, pale face. Dressed
in a full suit of black. The gratitude of a father, who desires
to save his daughter, will be added to the above reward. JOHN
VOSS."
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