DISAPPEARED.

Hokitika Guardian, 16 October 1917, Page 1

DISAPPEARED.

THRUM PEOPLE MISSING

DUNEDIN, Oct, 11

Margaret Martin (who is barely 17 years of age) residing at St. Clair, and Henry Young, about 2-1 years of age, residing in tbe same locality with his wife and two children, disappeared about the samo time on Wednesday.The girl left her homo to go to the public baths, but did not call there. Complete outfits of attire found in the lupins at the beach, have been identified as belonging to Miss Martin and Young. In the early part of tho week Young possessed a considerable sum or; money. A .man, named J. Looston, who has been residing at the City Buffet tor a considerable time, disappeared about 9 p.m. on Sunday, and has not boon beard of since. ' DUNEDIN, Oct. 12, '

Henry Young (24 years of age),, whose mysterious disappearance has l>een reported to the police, is described as an pvangelist; He was an active member of the religious body known as “The Brethren,” and it is understood that he had a sum of nearly £SO in his possession early in the week, though the clothes found contained only a few shillings. It- appears that he had been doing some gardening work for Mr MaTtin, tbe father of the girl Margaret Martin, who has also disappeared, and was well acquainted with her. Tt is also stated that iho latter bought another outfit of clothing just before the disappearanh^.