Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1921-02-03
Stolen Articles Recovered
Great Quantity OF Plumber
Seized RH C0nnty Officers.

Great Quantity Of PLUMBER
Seized By County Officers.
A number of thefts in Frederick City
and the looting of the meat houses Of
Edward Deweese Of near Thurmont ane
Arthur Wilhide near Deerfield, during
the past two weeks. has given Sheriff
VIM. o. Wertenbrker and Deputy Sheriff
Charles Khpp all the work they cared
for on short notice.
In some manner the sheriff got on the
track of the meat thieves, and the trai
led to the home of David H. Reesmar
located on the mountain road leading
from Thurmont to Eyler's Valley. and
probably mile to the west Of Zentz'l
Mills four miles north of Thurmont. The
sheriff had with him deputy Klipp and
Ed. Deweese, and when they stopped
near the house the inmates were terribly
excited Percy Reesman and his sister
sought hiding places, friend, Paul Kline
took to the road, while Pa and Ma Rees-
man tried to protect the home from be-
ing searched.
After telling their business and pro-
ducing search warrant, the Reesman's
told the officers to proceed. After look
ing around deputy Kiipp uncovered meat
that corresponded to that stolen from
Deweese, and found also pudding. sau-
sage and backbone meat, such as was
taken from Wilhide. The officers state
that four revolvers, shotgun, rifle and
blackjack were found, also numerous
pieces>of jewelry, silverware, aluminium
ware. harness, four kits Of tools, fancy
dishes. dozen or more pocket books,
one of which contained Western Mary
land pass made to Hubert Joy of Grace
ham dated 1917, and many other articles.
The elder Reesman and his son Percy
and Paul Kline were arrested and brot
to 1hurmont, the hams and shoulders
suppo sed to belong to Mr.. Deweese, q
set OF harness, a set of brace and bits,
and some other articles being brought
along.
A the hearing before Justice Cadow
the meat was identified by Deweese as
that taken from him. David Reesman
stated that he knew nothing about the
meat, as he was drunk and not able to
be about the night it was stolen. The
other two accused declared they knew
nothing about the meat, and Mrs. Rees-
man and the daughter stated they knew
not how the meat got in the house.
The three men were held in $500 bail,
and being unable to furnish same they
were taken to Jail to await the action of
the grandjury.
Not being entirely satisfied with what
they had, the officers again went to the
house on Saturday night, arrested the
daughter and lodged her in Jail. She was
released on Tuesday of this wnek after
being questioned.
1t has been stated that Kline and the
Reesman boy have confessed to one of
the deputies that they took the meat at
both places, both of them being in the
building at Wilhide's, and Kline only at
the Deweese home. Reesman waiting on
the outside.
Sheriff Wertenbaker and Deputy Klipp
have also succeeded in cleaning up Q
bunch of thieves in Frederick city the
past week. Many places of business
have recently been entered and more or
valuables taken. A clue was obtained
and the officers descended on the homes
Of Joseph Brown and Harry Orem, ne
groes, arrested the two men and their
women, and after diligent searching found
a big lot of plumber under the flooring in
the Orem house. Keys of all description
were recovered, silk shirts, fur gloves
and cap, money, gold watch, the latter
being found sewed in the covering on the
back of an ironing board. Nearly all the
articles have been identified by the own
ers.
Office Deputy Roscoe Rackley put in a
day at the Jail questioning the prisoners
and extracted from them much valuable
information concerning all the thefts.
Sheriffs from adjoining counties in
PEI nsylvania are particularly interested
in the arrest of Reesman and Kline, hop
ing that some of the articles taken from
cottages around Blue Ridge Summit may
be recovered. A brother of the Rees-
man boy has served time for stealing.
The sheriff and his deputies are to be
commended for the good work they are
doing for the people of the county.
Last week 18 persons were confined in
the county Jail. this being the highest
number in many months.