Crime News Items
Concerning Douglas County Residents

Mare Stolen: On last Saturday night, an iron-gray mare, 8 years old, belonging to P. S. SHARP, of Brazil, Ind., was taken or escaped from LESTER's stable in this city, and a liberal reward is offered for her recovery. About two weeks ago, Mr. SHARP and his wife came to this city in a buggy, on a visit to Mrs. SHARP's relatives, R. J. FOSTER's family, and kept the mare in LESTER's stable, from which the animal mysteriously disappeared. She is spirited and a good traveler, and highly valued by her owner.  [The Saturday Journal, June 29, 1878]

Two of the prisoners that broke jail, Davis and O'Gara, were captured at Clinton, last Wednesday, and brought back by Deputy Sheriff Sims next day. (Arcola Herald, quoted by the Charleston Plaindealer on Thursday, June 23, 1887)

Two of the prisoners that broke jail, Davis and O'Gara, were captured at Clinton, last Wednesday, and brought back by Deputy Sheriff Sims next day. (Arcola Herald, quoted by the Charleston Plaindealer on Thursday, June 23, 1887)

Earl Pasley was arrested by Sheriff Trainor and held for an officer from Tuscola, who came down and took him there last night. He was wanted on the charge of bastardy. [The Newton Press, Jasper Co, IL, July 1, 1891]