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Domestic News May 9, 1914

Alexandria Gazette

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

What is this article about?

Twelve-year-old Martin Tressler disappeared Monday morning from his home near Sabillasville, Maryland, after borrowing a saw from a neighbor and going for a walk in the Catoctin Mountains. Search parties are scouring the area, fearing foul play despite his familiarity with the terrain.

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BOY LOST IN MOUNTAIN

Twelve-Year-Old Lad Disappeared Monday—Foul Play Feared,

Frederick, Md., May 9.—Searching parties are scouring the Catoctin Mountains near Sabillasville and Highfield for Martin Tressler, the 12-year-old son of Adam Tressler, who disappeared from home Monday morning. The boy was sent to the home of a neighbor a mile away to borrow a saw. After returning it he told his parents he was going for a walk, and has not been seen since. Owing to his familiarity with the mountain it is not thought that he lost his way. It is feared that he has met with foul play

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Accident

What keywords are associated?

Missing Boy Catoctin Mountains Foul Play Martin Tressler Sabillasville

What entities or persons were involved?

Martin Tressler Adam Tressler

Where did it happen?

Catoctin Mountains Near Sabillasville And Highfield, Maryland

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Catoctin Mountains Near Sabillasville And Highfield, Maryland

Event Date

Monday Morning (Reported May 9)

Key Persons

Martin Tressler Adam Tressler

Outcome

boy missing; searching parties active; foul play feared

Event Details

Martin Tressler, 12-year-old son of Adam Tressler, disappeared from home Monday morning after borrowing a saw from a neighbor a mile away and then going for a walk. He is familiar with the mountain, so not lost; foul play suspected.

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