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February 6, 1874
South Branch Intelligencer
Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
On the night of the 14th ult., robbers broke into George W. Hovermale's store near Bath, Morgan County, stealing goods and money worth about $600. Morgan S. Thompson, John S. Thompson, and Richard Miller were arrested, confessed, and jailed; most property recovered.
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On the night of the 14th ult., the store of Mr. George W. Hovermale, a short distance from the town of Bath, in Morgan county, on the road to Martinsburg, was broken open and robbed of goods and money, amounting in the aggregate to about $600. The lock was bored out, and required some 27 holes. Morgan S. Thompson, John S. Thompson and Richard Miller were arrested as the robbers, and after an examination before a Justice, acknowledged their guilt. The guilty parties are now in jail, and most of the stolen property has been recovered.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Robbery
Store Break In
Arrest
Confession
Stolen Goods
What entities or persons were involved?
George W. Hovermale
Morgan S. Thompson
John S. Thompson
Richard Miller
Where did it happen?
Store A Short Distance From The Town Of Bath, In Morgan County, On The Road To Martinsburg
Story Details
Key Persons
George W. Hovermale
Morgan S. Thompson
John S. Thompson
Richard Miller
Location
Store A Short Distance From The Town Of Bath, In Morgan County, On The Road To Martinsburg
Event Date
Night Of The 14th Ult.
Story Details
Store broken open and robbed of goods and money totaling about $600; lock bored with 27 holes. Morgan S. Thompson, John S. Thompson, and Richard Miller arrested, confessed guilt before a Justice, now in jail; most stolen property recovered.