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August 28, 1888
Telegram Herald
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
What is this article about?
R. D. Wheeler of Ravenna, Michigan, lost his $200 pocketbook on Canal Street on August 11. Twelve-year-old Mary Berry found and returned it to police headquarters, earning a $25 reward and a promised keepsake present from the happy owner.
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Honesty Rewarded,
R. D. Wheeler of Ravenna is about the happiest man in Western Michigan. August 11 he lost his pocket book containing $200 on Canal-st. Last night by appointment he came to Police Headquarters and got his money. It was found the day that he lost it by Mary Berry, a twelve-year-old daughter of the late Barney Berry, on the corner of Canal and Pearl-sts. Mr. Wheeler rewarded the little girl's honesty by giving her $25 and telling her that he would buy her a present that she would always keep, as a reminder of her honesty. Mary Berry is a happy little girl and Mr. Wheeler is equally happy. Miss Berry lives with her mother at 256 South Waterloo-st.
R. D. Wheeler of Ravenna is about the happiest man in Western Michigan. August 11 he lost his pocket book containing $200 on Canal-st. Last night by appointment he came to Police Headquarters and got his money. It was found the day that he lost it by Mary Berry, a twelve-year-old daughter of the late Barney Berry, on the corner of Canal and Pearl-sts. Mr. Wheeler rewarded the little girl's honesty by giving her $25 and telling her that he would buy her a present that she would always keep, as a reminder of her honesty. Mary Berry is a happy little girl and Mr. Wheeler is equally happy. Miss Berry lives with her mother at 256 South Waterloo-st.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Honesty Rewarded
Lost Pocketbook
Child Returns Money
Generous Reward
What entities or persons were involved?
R. D. Wheeler
Mary Berry
Barney Berry
Where did it happen?
Canal Street, Western Michigan
Story Details
Key Persons
R. D. Wheeler
Mary Berry
Barney Berry
Location
Canal Street, Western Michigan
Event Date
August 11
Story Details
R. D. Wheeler loses $200 pocketbook on Canal Street; twelve-year-old Mary Berry finds and returns it, rewarded with $25 and a promised present for her honesty.