Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1902 — Disappeared. [ARTICLE]

Disappeared.

Thayer-Shelby News. George Thomas, a blacksmith of Chicago, answered the advertisement of H. H. Nelson, of Thayer, in regard to the sale of his shop and stock, Mr. Nelson wishing to dispose of his business on account of poor health. Mr. Thomas arrived at Thayer April 12 and bought Mr. Nelson’s interests and notified his wife at Chicago to forward S2OO which arrived at Thayer within a few days after. Mr. Thomas presented the money order for payment at the post office at Thayer. The post master refused to pay the order on account of it being too large for payment at post offices of the 4th class. Mr. Thomas then boarded a train for Chicago and presented the order for payment, which was made, and from the time of payment no trace can be found of his whereabouts. Mrs. Thomas has written Mr. Nelson asking for information concerning her husband’s absence.