Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 September 1897 — Buried with His Money on Him. [ARTICLE]

Buried with His Money on Him.

Not long ago a miserly person, who had been teased almost to death by his heirs, endeavored to cheat them out of his money. Before he died he left positive instructions that he should be buried in a certain suit of clothes. His wish was carried out, but after the funeral his surviving relatives could find no will and no. money. Finally one of them suspected that the old man had served them a shabby trick, and suggested that the body be exhumed and the clothes examined. This was done, and the coat, waistcoat and trousers were found to be lined with Bank of England notes.