Smooth as Silk : Thieves Descend upon Donohoo's Ladies' Department

One hundred years ago, thieves descended upon the Dillon Donohoo store in Cuba City, escaping with $1,000 worth of women's garments.

Photo credit: Rachel Idel Smith.

The article below, published in the Cuba City News-Herald on April 8, 1921, provides details. It is unknown whether the thieves were eventually apprehended. The Dillon Donohoo store was located on Main Street, where Antiques & Salvage is today.