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Domestic News
July 28, 1898
The Barbour Democrat
Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The Fairmont Daily Exposition reports a squad of scammers traveling through Marion and Monongalia counties, selling cheap Davis sewing machines for $50 under false seven-year installment terms that are actually due immediately. Warns public to verify sellers.
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The Fairmont Daily Exposition tells of a squad of men traveling through Marion and Monongalia counties, selling Davis sewing machines and taking notes, which the parties making them believe are payable on the installment plan, in seven years, but which turn out to be payable immediately. The sewing machine, which probably is worth a few dollars, thus sold at $50.00 and put on the installment plan. People should be careful about these fakirs nowadays no matter what he is dealing in. Satisfy yourselves of his being straight before buying anything of him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Sewing Machine Scam
Marion County
Monongalia County
Installment Fraud
Fakirs
Where did it happen?
Marion And Monongalia Counties
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Marion And Monongalia Counties
Outcome
sewing machines worth a few dollars sold for $50 with notes payable immediately instead of over seven years on installment.
Event Details
Squad of men traveling through counties selling Davis sewing machines and taking notes they represent as payable on installment plan over seven years, but actually due immediately.