Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 35, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1909 — SUPPOSED PAUPER WEALTHY [ARTICLE]

SUPPOSED PAUPER WEALTHY

Bank Book Showing Large Deposits Is Found In Shanty Rafters. Pittsburg, Aug. 13.—8 y actual count at the vaults of the Farmers' National bank here it was found that Peter Leibauch, the aged German hermit, who wasa rrested for his queer actions, had hoarded in his shanty home in small change 113,168, not including fifty-six bags of uncounted coins or bank deposits in eight north side savings institutions. It is thought that before the search is ended Leibauch's fortune will total over $50,000. Bank books showing large deposits were found in the rafters of the shanty.