From the Ipswich Tribune September 18, 1930 edition
Jail Break Attempt By Check Forger
Oliver Melton of Oklahoma held in the Edmunds County jail on a forgery charge, endeavored to break jail last Thursday. He had sawed through one bar when discovered and his plans for escape were frustrated.
Nickie Heitz who had visited with a prisoner that day was asked by Melton to obtain some saw blades for him. Heitz did not get the blades but told him where some could be found. Melton found them and began work. Heitz waived examination and will appear before Judge Bottum Monday on a charge of assisting in the escape of a prisoner.
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