Farmers Caught By Scam

Herald of March 14, 1895

Some area farmers were caught in a billboard privilege racket. They were asked to allow painters to place a sign on their fence for a few dollars to guarantee them that no one else would be permitted to paint a sign over their sign. The farmer then was asked to sign a receipt that the painter could turn over to his employer. The receipts have turned out to be promissory notes for amounts of $200 or $500.

Many cases of scarlet fever were reported throughout the state.

Thomas Imler opened a hotel in Claysburg.

Frank K. Moses of Kings Township, Bedford County, harvested a...