"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Thursday, December 6, 1900 FIFTY DOLLARS FOR A KISS. S. WHEELER a saloon man at Eighteenth and Charlotte streets, complained to Justice WALLS yesterday, alleging that Maude DODGE, a 17-year-old woman of that neighborhood, had stolen $50 from him last Sunday. He said that the defendant had been in his wine room all evening and that he believed she had stolen the money from his trousers as he was giving her a farewell kiss. Maude pleaded not guilty and was sent to jail in default of a $500 bond. Her case will be tried this morning. ====================================================== (I have no connection with these families but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================