Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-11
Burglar Enters Various Resi-
dences and Terrorizes the
Occupants With a Gun
HE GOT BUT LITTLE BOOTY
The Robber Thought to be Resident
of the Town, But no Tangible Clue
Has Been Observation-Disclosures and
JeweIry Principal Articles Taken
Almost Caught Once.

a tallow candle candle stuck into a tir
can. and revolver in his hand, some
unknown burglar created reign OF
terror in Fairfield and terrorized alike
men and women in his offerings owe,
the town. AT two places he ordered the
occupans to keep quiet on pain of death
and hand over their valuables, and at
Others he entered the houses and secur-
ed what he wished.
After leaving the residence Of Mr..
Mitchell, whom he silenced with his
pistol, that gentleman telephoned for
the sheriff, but the police missed the
bold marauder near the McChesney
home, the thief going over the back
fence. as they We're passing the front.
No clue as yet has been found. The
robberies, it is thought by some, are the
work of home talent, and are believed
to be the labors of more than one.
The burglars first entered the home
of Peter Fisher on West Washington
street and ransacked the entire lower
floor They did not go upstairs as they
were frightened away by hearing some
one talking. No one at Fishers heard
them. They secured a new suit of
clothes here. From here it seems that
they went to the home of William
Louden. gaining an entrance as they
did at Mr.. Fishers home, by prying up
the window and breaking the lock.
They searched the room of Andrew
r MI laft hi nj tn, No
lower hall. 1t is thought that they were
frightened away. Next they tried to
enter the home of j. d. Mitchell OH
West Burlington street, just one block
north of the Louden home. Here the
window was pried up but the noise
awakened Mr.. Mitchell, who slept near
the window. He demanded to know
what was wanted. The burglar told
him to give up his watch and money
and he would leave him. Mr. Mitchell
replied that his watch was at Cord
ons jewelry store. and his money was
In the bank. The burglar said that the
watch had been at the store, but that
Mr. Mitchell had 1t then. All the con-
was held with a revolver at
Mr.. Mitchelfs head. AS he could ga;
nothing here he ordered him to be quiet
until morning and then left.
After he was gone Mr.. Mitchell tel
ephoned to the sheriff. who Immediately
came down. From here the burglar went
one block east and entered the home of
Sam Machesny, and gained an entrance
by prying up the window with an old
spade. Mrs. Machesny, who heard
some noise, raised up in bed and the
4 u; Nd
told her to lie down and cover up her
head or he would shoot. This CONVEX
saton awakened Mr.. Machesny, who
raised up and he was told
to cover his head. The burglar said
that he had a tender place in his heart
for a lady. but If they did not cover
up their heads and be quiet he would
shoot them. The burglar secured Il
silver watch, which Mr.. Machesny had
had for a. number of years and valued
1t as a Keepsake. This was all that was
secured here. He went out and jumped
over the back fence as the police came
along the front of the house. but the
police did not see the burglar The po-
ice have no clue as to who this bur-
slar was, but 1t is the opinion of many
that 1t WAS home talent. The light
that he carried was a candle placed
inside of tin can, punched full of
holes. The spade and can were left at
he Machesny home. 1t is thought TO
,e one man as Mitchell and Machesny
saw only one man and in the yards
here is only one track. Some time ago
he homes of Mr.. John Spielman and |!
louis Thomas were entered and robbed |
md about two weeks ago Mrs. Margaret
3ransan's millinery store was entered |
md quantity of silks and velvets We're
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