Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 32, Number 254, Decatur, Adams County, 25 October 1934 — Page 5

Chief of Police Warns You Not To Pay Cash In Advance to Strangers on Any Orders! this is a warning to beware of thieves posing ao solicitors, salesmen or inspectors seeking admittance to homes. They SHOULD NOT BE ADMITTED UNTIL their CREDENTIALS have BEEN CHECKED UP ANO VERIFIED THROUGH dependable local FIRMS OR PERSONS. IN MANY CASES stranger, without verified and reliable credentials are "spotters” or loeater* for professional criminals—and according to police records lack of caution on the part of the householders in admitting such strangers has often times resulted in costly property losses and bitter experiences. DO NOT PAY CASH IN ADVANCE to strangers on any merchandise — as in a number of instances the customer has NEVER RECEIVED ANYTHING for the cash advanced —nor has any refund been made of the initial deposits. DO NOT CASH CHECKS for STRANGERS or issue a check to a stranger as a down-payment on an order —often times these checks have been "altered” and later cashed by a third and innocent party. IT’S BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY — be SURE you know who the stranger is at your door before allowing him to enter your home. In case you are suspicious PHONE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT ONCE —as we are anxious co-operate with our eitiaens at al| times. HIGH PRESSUREFREE GIFT ARTISTS have been working the residence district of Decatur recently selling all kinds of merchandise — using the method of “something free” to gain admittance to the hemes. This has been, according to police records, a scheme just to get inside the home, as in most cases there is nothing to be given away free. One NEED NOT BE AFRAID of offending the honest salesman, solicitor or inspector representing a Local Firm as THEY HAVE THEIR CREDENTIALS WITH THEM and welcome such investigation — that is why they are required to carry credentials. Protect yourself — ASK FOR CREDENTIALS FROM LOCAL BUSINESS INSTITUTIONS. Seph Melchi. Chief of Police, Decatur, Ind. DECATUR LAUNDRY •) THE SCHAFER STORE H NORTHERN INDIANA U PUBLIC SERVICE g PUMPHREY JEWELRY " STORE NICHOLS SHOE STORE ZWICK FURNITURE STORE LANKENAU’S C. A. DOUGLAS CO. HOLTHduSE SCHULTE 4 CO. ELBERSON SERVICE STATION EDWARDS STUDIO N. A. BIXLER DECATUR LUMBER CO. MUTSCHLER MEAT MARKET KOCHER LUMBER CO. ASHBAUCHER TIN SHOP ECONOMY STORE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. CASH COAL 4 SUPPLY MILLER’S BAKERY

Do NOT confuse representatives of local institutions with the itinerant peddler ... for they represent legitimate business houses who are furnishing employment to local people, pay local taxes and are entitled to an interview. Protect yourself. Ask the man who calls at your house fori credentials from local firms.

DECATUfI WAILY DEMOCRAT THURSRAY, OCTOBER 25, m.M,

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