Held for Forgery (1890)

A white man claiming to be P.C. HAND of France, was arrested in this town last night by Sheriff REDDICK of Perquimans county upon suspicion as being the man wanted at Knoxville, Tenn., for forgery.  A hearing was had before Justice ARMISTEAD. The bond was fixed at $500 upon failure to give same he was sent to jail to await developments.


Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

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