This Week in Odessa History

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From The Odessa Record

April 3, 1914

The John Schafer store was burglarized and $414.43 was taken from the till besides three pairs of socks and one odd sock and nearly two boxes of chewing gum.

Entrance was gained through a cellar window which the robbers had pried open and exit was made in the same way. No trace of the robbers has been discovered, but Mr. Schafer thinks it probable it was done by some one who was acquainted with the store and the stock, as would be indicated by the robbers having taken only the best grade of socks.

Mr Schafer has requested The Record to state t...