Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 119, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1913 — HORSE STOLEN FROM FRANK KING’S BARN [ARTICLE]

HORSE STOLEN FROM FRANK KING’S BARN

Driving Animal for Which He Had Refused $350 Taken From Stable Some Time Sunday Night. H. Frank King, the blacksmith, found this Monday morning at 6 o’clock that his fine driving horse had been stolen from the barn the night before. A set of harness was also missing. There was no clew as to the direction taken by the thief or thieves. Mr. King had refused $350 for the horse and valued it' above that figure as a family driver. The Republican printed cards describing the horse an<J these have been mailed to a large number of towns and cities. There is rather a remote chance of capturing the thief, however, especially if he Was stolen by a professional at the business. Mr. King is of the opinion that he was taken early Sunday night and probably driven a considerable distance before daylight, The cards sent out describe the animal as follows: A bay gelding carriage horse, 6 years old, white star in face about size of dollar; one white hind foot, Scar on outside of right front knee, weight about 1,200. Brass-mounted haspess taken with him, and horse supposed to be driven to buggy. Mr. King will give SSO reward for recovery of horse, ar SIOO for horse, and conviction of tnief.