Arthur MANTHA
1916 - Follows Shoe Prints

Arthur Mantha of Fiskdale Says He Knows the Way His Horse Strides

Fiskdale, Feb. 12. - Wildly waving both arms in the air and look about him as though in a dazed condition, Arthur Mantha, owner of a farm in East Brimfield, and manager of a milk route in Fiskdale, shouted: "Somebody's stolen my horse and leight. Have you seen anybody drive off with my milk sleigh? It was filled with milk caps."

The question was repeated several times to a crew of men who were shoveling off the snow from the sidewalks, under the supervision of Street commissioner, Charles M. Clarke.

"I left my horse standing right here, not more than 10 minutes ago," said Mr. Mantha, pointing to the identical spot, in front of the Fiskdale house.

A little investigation caused Mantha to exclaim, "Them's his horseshoe prints, all right. You can't fool me on the way that horse strides."

And donning his gum shoes, Mr. Mantha traced the shoe prints to the stable of Timothy Maloney. Mr. Maloney claimed that Joseph Berry had left the horse in his barn, stating that he would return for it. Mr. Mantha spent a half hour looking for little Joe, but all in vain, Joseph had left for parts unknown.

When seen tonight, Mr. Berry said: "I did it on a bet. Charlie Clarke wagered me a good drink, not of water, you understand, that I didn't dare take Mantha's horse. I took him up. Yes, he settled like a real sport."


Sunday Telegram
Worcester, Massachusetts
February 13, 1916

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