When was it published?

July 22, 1829 in The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Domestic News July 22, 1829

The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Counterfeiters, Bangor, Sheriff Custody, Fake Bills, Counterfeit Money

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Excitement in Bangor over arrival of counterfeiters George W. Hills, Stillman Elwell, John W. Russell, Edward Stevens, and Caleb Kenniston in sheriff's custody; counterfeit bills from United States Bank, Concord Bank, Roger Williams Bank, Franklin Bank, and Bank of Troy discovered and secured.

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The Bangor Register says that much excitement had been produced in that place by the arrival of a gang of counterfeiters in the custody of the sheriff. Their names are George W. Hills, Stillman Elwell, John W. Russell, Edward Stevens, and Caleb Kenniston. Bills have been discovered and secured, viz.: $10 United States Bank, $5 Concord Bank, (old plate, Kent cashier,) 1 and $2 Roger Williams Bank, $5 Franklin Bank, $5 Bank of Troy.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Counterfeiters Bangor Sheriff Custody Fake Bills Counterfeit Money

What entities or persons were involved?

George W. Hills Stillman Elwell John W. Russell Edward Stevens Caleb Kenniston

Where did it happen?

Bangor

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Bangor

Key Persons

George W. Hills Stillman Elwell John W. Russell Edward Stevens Caleb Kenniston

Outcome

counterfeiters in custody of the sheriff; bills discovered and secured.

Event Details

Much excitement produced in Bangor by the arrival of a gang of counterfeiters in the custody of the sheriff. Their names are George W. Hills, Stillman Elwell, John W. Russell, Edward Stevens, and Caleb Kenniston. Bills discovered and secured: $10 United States Bank, $5 Concord Bank (old plate, Kent cashier), $1 and $2 Roger Williams Bank, $5 Franklin Bank, $5 Bank of Troy.