Found a Green box in a basement

[dduffy]

I was going thru this old home and up on top off the wooden beam in the basement was this box. The home must have belong to the father of a Police officer because I'm sure he could not have afforded the home. The belt has the initials J.E.B but the lighter looks like R.P.A . How would i go about looking up police that would have worked back in 1904 ?

 

[allen]

I agree with Snooky, this is an awesome find !!
Banner without a doubt !!

 

[Swingit]

Now That Is An Awesome Find
This Is Going To Be An Interesting Thread.

 

[ringfinder]

Interesting finds!!! I wonder if you checked the local history of the area, if the police information might be found. Maybe even the local police. They all have history sections at there stations. Be interesting to hear what you come up with.

HH, Ringfinder

 

[geo4472]

is the house you found it in at 2613 fenner st in north fairmont?

 

[Hunter]

Awesome find! WTG!

 

[narragansett]

Very, very interesting find.

 

[Deepdiger60]

That small key third from the right is a hand cuff key

 

[crazyjarhead]

I'd have to say that this is a significnt find as well. BANNER. 1904?? That is just awesome. Too bad there was no pistol. You just have to wonder how it ended up there?? I'd be searching hard before that place is gone. Keep us informed. HH and good luck. Ron

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

love finds like this...such a history behind it...

 

[HCW]

is the house you found it in at 2613 fenner st in north fairmont?

I don't think that was a very good idea.

 

[carpetbagger]

is the house you found it in at 2613 fenner st in north fairmont?

Dude, seriously? Would you want to post your spots all over the net for poeple to jump on? Even if this is the right place get a clue.
Congrats dduffy Banner!!!!!

 

[Deepdiger60]

J.E.B. on the belt 1909 hand book ?

Sheriff Jacob Bell
Holmes County Sheriff's Department
Ohio
End of Watch: Thursday, December 9, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: 1

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 9, 1909
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Sheriff Bell was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an escapee from the Massillon State Hospital. Sheriff Bell and other deputy arrived at a home to take the suspect into custody but the man began to run. Sheriff Bell chased after him and was about to catch him when the man suddenly turned and shot the sheriff in the chest with a 16-gauge shotgun at a distance of less than three feet. Sheriff Bell was able to walk into the residence but died within an hour. The suspect was located by a posse and shot and killed.

Sheriff Bell had been with the agency for almost four years and was survived by his wife.
http://www.odmp.org/officer/1712-sheriff-jacob-bell

Just a guess but who knows HH Jim

 

[geo4472]

is the house you found it in at 2613 fenner st in north fairmont?

I don't think that was a very good idea.

your right i should of pm'd him.the reason why i asked is because in 1911 officer john berte died at his place of residence and was just thinking that john bert might be the j.e.b. on the belt my apologies to dduffy

 

[HISPAN]

AWESOME

 

[HCW]

is the house you found it in at 2613 fenner st in north fairmont?

I don't think that was a very good idea.

your right i should of pm'd him.the reason why i asked is because in 1911 officer john berte died at his place of residence and was just thinking that john bert might be the j.e.b. on the belt my apologies to dduffy

Thank you. Actually that is pretty cool info you got there. That could be relevent.

 

[Skrimpy]

I nominated for the banner.

 

[SkyPirate]

wonder what treasures those keys might open up.

They look like handcuff keys

 

[The Patriot]

sweet find there....makes me want to check out the old homes

 

[HISPAN]

only by the photograph of the wife to the daughter inside the book for 100 years and deserves a banner ..... should make a film about this story.

 

[jcooking]

Conrats on the cool find!