Bradley's Store, Old Fort, N.C., Robbed, Jan. 1, 1921

Asheville, Jan. 1—Bradley’s store at Old Fort was entered and robbed Thursday night, the unknown parties taking money and goods valued at many dollars. This is the eighth robbery that has occurred at Old Fort within the past few months, and the situation has become so serious that hiring a private detective is contemplated, it is understood. From the front page of The Hickory Daily Record, Saturday evening, Jan. 1, 1921)