Allegheny County PA Archives History .....Complaint Vs. Frank Derr, McKeesport, For Commitment To Reform School January 28, 1899
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Complaint made before Thoms J. Blair, Alderman of McKeesport, by Allace B. Derr 
of McKeesport, mother of Frank Derr, born July 31, 1885.  Impossible to keep 
home and away from bad company.  On Thursday night, Jan. 26, he was caught in 
company with other boys robbing a store room in this city.  (signed) Mrs. Alise 
V. Derr, M.L. Derr
   George Gray of McKeesport testified to knowledge of the same.
   Edith B. Blackburn of McKeesport testified the same.
   





Additional Comments:
Notes made at time of the boy's arrival at Pennsylvania Reform School, Morganza:
  Frank Derr, #5652, Division C.  Parents living at 926 Jenny Lend St., 
McKeesport, Pa.   Father, M.L. Derr, assessor for 3rd Ward.  Sent here for 
entering hdwe store and taking money, etc.
   Description: height, 4'8"; weight 78 pounds.  Brown hair, gray eyes, medium 
complexion.  Scars on upper lip, one vaccine mark on left arm.  India ink spots 
near base of left thumb.  Scar on front of right leg near groin.
   Age 14 July 31, 1899; received Jan. 30, 1899.  Born Pa. of American 
parentage.  Methodist.  1 older brother, 1 younger brother; 2 older sisters, 1 
younger sister.  Can read & write.  Swears, lies, steals.  Does not use 
tobacco.  Has been arrested before.  (Note: questions concerning intemperateness
of father, mother and inmate are all left blank, an omission very unusual on 
these commitment notes)

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