Children
No Issue
Sibling(s):
Joseph Paulus
Jacob Paulus
David Paulus
Edward Paulus
Elizabeth Paulus
Mary Paulus
Anna Paulus
Sally Anna Paulus |
Notes:
Easton Daily Argus, Friday, October 14, 1904
William Paulus
William Paulus, aged seventy-seven years, died Thursday morning at the home of Tilghman Paulus, near Farmersville, of a complication of diseases. Deceased was well known in the community. He never married. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. W. H. Stoudt, of Bethlehem. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 at Altonah Church.
Easton Daily Argus, Friday, November 4, 1904
Dead Man’s wealth Found
William Paulus of Butztown Tells of Hidden Hoard Before Dying
Two Thousand Dollars Found
Relatives Make a Search and Find Gold and Bank Notes In a Box Hidden In an Old Shed. The savings of Years.
The late William Paulus, who died at the home in Bethlehem township, about three weeks ago, showed his eccentricity in his dying moments. It was known to his friends that Mr. Paulus was a man who had always taken prudent care of his money.
The Friends curiosity has aroused and he instituted a search for the interesting box. He found the much looked for box, hidden away in the corner under the rafters of the shop. Judge the surprise felt when the lid was opened only to reveal $2000 in money. The money was divided in bank notes, and gold and silver.
The saving so secreted was the result of years of denial on the part of Mr. Paulus. The secret of the box he felt must be revealed as his dying breath fleeted away, and it was.
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