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Domestic News
May 23, 1868
The Cecil Whig
Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Gambler Charles Pierson arrested in Elk for card trick scam targeting locals at Gardner circus; lodged in jail after failing to post $500 bail; two associates escaped. Victims Frank Sauter and John Buchanan lost money.
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A Gambler Lodged in Jail.-A black
leg, giving Charles Pierson as his name,
was arrested on Monday last, by the Sheriff
and lodged in Elk jail. Pierson and two
confederates appeared to be following the
Gardner circus which exhibited here on that
day, and plying their art with cards.-
Frank Sauter and John Buchanan, both residents
of this neighborhood, were tempted to
bet on some trick practiced by the gamblers,
and of course lost their money. Sauter lost
$20, when he called upon 'Squire Brown for
a warrant, and the Sheriff very politely waited
on Mr. Pierson, who after a hearing, was
lodged in jail, in default of bail for $500.
where he still remains. His two associates
took the alarm in time to make their escape.
leg, giving Charles Pierson as his name,
was arrested on Monday last, by the Sheriff
and lodged in Elk jail. Pierson and two
confederates appeared to be following the
Gardner circus which exhibited here on that
day, and plying their art with cards.-
Frank Sauter and John Buchanan, both residents
of this neighborhood, were tempted to
bet on some trick practiced by the gamblers,
and of course lost their money. Sauter lost
$20, when he called upon 'Squire Brown for
a warrant, and the Sheriff very politely waited
on Mr. Pierson, who after a hearing, was
lodged in jail, in default of bail for $500.
where he still remains. His two associates
took the alarm in time to make their escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Gambler Arrest
Card Trick
Elk Jail
Sheriff Arrest
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Pierson
Frank Sauter
John Buchanan
'Squire Brown
Where did it happen?
Elk
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Elk
Event Date
Monday Last
Key Persons
Charles Pierson
Frank Sauter
John Buchanan
'Squire Brown
Outcome
pierson lodged in elk jail in default of $500 bail; associates escaped; sauter lost $20
Event Details
Charles Pierson and two confederates followed Gardner circus, practiced card tricks on locals Frank Sauter and John Buchanan who lost money betting; Sauter obtained warrant from 'Squire Brown; Sheriff arrested Pierson who was jailed after hearing.