The Baffling Case of the Missing Overalls

Wakefield, Michigan, 1919--

"I STOLE THE PANTS," SAYS GUILTY AGENT

THE BAFFLING CASE OF THE MISSING OVERALL BEFORE JUDGE FOR THREE DAYS

"I am guilty of the charge of stealing a pair of overalls," said Jake Weinstein, defendant in a case that was in its third day before Municipal Judge J. O. Gustafson, yesterday.

"Plaintiffs declare orally against the defendant, and say that before and until hereinafter mentioned they were the owners and in immediate possession of one pair of men's overalls of the value of $2.50; that on the 26th day of July, A. D. 1919, at the township of Wakefield, Gogebic County, State of Michigan, the defendant unlawfully took and converted the same to his use," says the first count against Weinstein, agent for Delco light plants. "I borrowed the pants when I put the plant in," was his statement. "But do not believe I retained possession of them."

The plaintiff is with the Bulgarian Bakery and Grocery Company of Wakefield. A Delco plant was installed in the plant which proved to be too small. It was exchanged for a larger plant, but the small one was taken out five days before the other one was put in. The company claims loss due to lack of light during that period amounted to $200, plus the cost of the overalls, $202.50.

--Ironwood Daily Gobe, Ironwood, Michigan, November 20, 1919, page 1.