Several householders near Blackwood Observatory (closed) complain of a well-dressed gentleman who stands for long periods opposite their windows. The officer who called found nobody. The Gazette offers no opinion, but advises householders to keep their gates latched.
A reader tells us that a group of people were seen standing outside Miskatonic University Library, asking for the old records on The Carroll Boarding House, in the morning, up to no good, by the sound of it.
From the editor
A WORD FOR THE POLICE — Our constables walk the river in all weathers. Whatever the Chief's views on the Gazette, we have none but gratitude for the men on the beat.
Comings and goings
Isaac Mercer returned to Arkham following a week away.
Notices
SUNDAY SERVICES — First Congregational 10.30; St. Mary's 8, 10, 12; Christ Church 11.
FOUND — A gentleman's umbrella, at Arkham Depot (Boston & Maine). Apply to the stationmaster.
The Arkham Gazette is a fictional newspaper, printed inside the survey from what the town saw and heard the day before.