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Ann and Gussie Bartell

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The Seattle Star, October 24, 1905

SISTERS ARRESTED IN HOTEL RAID

Ann Bartell, age 16; Gussie Bartell, age 20, in the company with a man giving his name as R. O. Murray, were arrested at the Hotel George, on Spring, between Second and Third, early Tuesday morning.

Patrolman Chipman made the raid, charging the man with living with disorderly women. Murray put up $100 bail, while the elder sister was released on $10 bail.

The younger sister will be sent to Chehalis, where her brother, Walter Bartell, resides.

The trial will be held Friday.