Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1917 — CHAIR IS TREASURE CHEST [ARTICLE]

CHAIR IS TREASURE CHEST

Piece of Furniture Found to Be Stuffed With $5,000 in Bonds and Cash. San Rafael, Cal. —Concealed in an armchair in San Rafael’s “House of Mystery,” the former home of the late Mrs. Helene Saunders, searchers found Mrs. Saunders, who was killed in an automobile six months ago, lived in the old house in strict seclusion for 25 years. During the latter part of her life the woman was known for her eccentricities. , Besides‘the bonds and personal effects, Mrs. Saunders left two pieces of real property here worth $7,000. No will was found, nos have the authorities beep able to learn of any relatives.