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Description
Organized in 1814 at North Bridgton, Maine, the Society for the Prevention and Detection of Crime’s objective “was the mutual protection of its members, their families, persons, and property, against thieves, burglars, and felons of every grade.”
The group welcomed citizens from surrounding towns including Harrison, Waterford, Sweden, Denmark, Naples, and Otisfield, Maine. Membership cost $1, and both men and women could join—although women performed no duties and were subject to “assessment.” The broadside offers no details on what the assessment entailed, but notes “as yet, the latter has never been required.”.
The Society asked local postmasters to hang this notice “in a conspicuous place to remain for reference.” As with many broadsides, this item is undated.
About This Item
- Title: Stop Thief!, Bridgton, ca. 1896
- Creation Date: circa 1896
- Subject Date: circa 1896
- Location: Bridgton, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Broadside 488
- Object Type: Text
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- Broadsides
- Crime prevention--Maine--North Bridgton--Societies
- Crime prevention--Massachusetts
- North Bridgton (Me.)--Politics and government--19th century
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