Boys "Catch" Peck of Gold

1920

Two Young Fishermen Bring Up Hidden Treasure From River.

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island. — The Pawcatuck River gave up one peck of gold to Claude and Clinton Azarmarskie while fishing in the rear of the home of Tristram D. Babcock at Avondale.

The catch, made in a grain bag, consisted of watch chains and ornaments of 14-karat gold. The boys took bag and contents to their home and Patrolman Curtin was notified.

The police believe the chains and lavalieres were stolen and that the thief, fearing detection, threw the bag into the river. The boys are hoping for a reward, and if the owner of the valuables is not found they will ask that the bag of gold be returned to them.

—The Saturday Blade, Chicago, Aug. 7, 1920, p. 5.