| Newspaper | Cassville Republican |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, October 17, 1901 |
| Headline | Six Months in Jail |
| Text | Tuesday night Joe Jackson captured a crook giving his name as J. W. Martin, who had stolen an overcoat belonging to J. W. Vaughn from the Frisco Hotel, Wednesday morning. Prosecuting Attorney Burgess took the matter in charge and he was arraigned before Walt Williams Esq. where he pled guilty and was sentenced to six months in the county jail. The officers are making it might-hard sidling for evil doers in Monett. Monett Times |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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