POSEY COUNTY, INDIANA
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Vernon, IN. Sept.3,1899.  Three prisoners broke jail this morning at 3 0’clock by cutting through the stone wall. Sheriff Trapp was aroused by the noise and getting up found them leaving the jail and gave chase. He caught one before leaving the court yard. Bloodhounds were soon put on the trail and followed them to North Vernon, where they took the west bound freight train and are still at large. The 3 were charged with burglary.



















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