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Show STEALING BOARDS. A few nights ago, some time after midnight, officer Everill, who was on duty, saw a man linger near the new building on Second street close to the post office. He continued to watch the individual who proceeded to carry off some boards. Just as the culprit leaped across the water ditch with his burden the officer turned his dark lantern full upon him. Stricken with terror and amazement, the culprit dropped his load and look to his heels. He was a man somewhat past middle age. |