The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-06-25
The Maine Bank Robbery.

BowpoIyBAx Me-, June ~, 1866
Probably the heaviest bank robbery that ever took
ice in Naine occurred in this quiet village az early
|ur thfs morning. The National Village Bank was
ndered OF every dollar contained in liz safe together
fh large quantity Of bonds &c amounting in all to
es in cash and bonds about $40 000 About $65, 900
bonds belonging TO individuals In the neighbofhood,
10 had placed them in the bank for safe keeping.
ttland and Kennebcc Railroad boIffs. The robbery
which for holiness OF execution and originality
conception IL rarely exceled The facts In connection
b IT, follows AT about two o'clock this morn
Mr. Butferfeld says that he was aroused from his
bnber by receiving blow upon the head, which for
boment stunned him, and upon awakening saw three
a. their faces disguised with masks standing by his
side armed with pistols and knives, who immediate
eized him and demanded tho keys OF the bank.
this Mr.. Butterfeld made no reply, where.
Sn he was tied with small cords, being bound hand
foot, and gag placed In his mouth. made Of pill.
case which one Of the rufiians took from the bed.
complying with the demand which was made Mr..
terrified then violently choked until be was forced
ell, which he did by pointing where the keys were
realed. In the same bed lay little son Of Mr. But
ED about eight years OF age, who WAS seized nj
same time and bound In similar manner as his
be screams Of the boy awoke his mother, who was
rep in al adjoining chamber with sick infant, who,
rising up In bed, found that two OF the ruiians who
hey entered the room had extinguished her light,
whom she beheld by the aid OF . dark lantern they
were stand g over her, and who threatened II she
the least disturbance 70 take the life Of her infant
do not want your lvee' they said; 1--WE have
} in this bloody war and it's money we want" I'VE
the money IN the bank She was then left in the
OF one OF the scoupdrels who acted . guard over
another performing the same service In her hus-
s room, while the third, who had possession OF the
descended the front staircase, and joining COM
on who was watching outside, proceeded 70 the
which was but short distance from the house.
building was entered at once, and the door Of the
which 10 located on the ground floor, was opened
was unlocked. But the inside door Of the safe,
b has one Of Halls patent locks, they could not un
whcreupon one Of the party returned TO Mr.. But
unpnioned his feet and took him TO the bank,
~ they forced him to open the door. After this was
mplished they then rebound him and at once pro-
ID clear the safe OF il entire contents, which they
ID in bag.
ButterheId was then conveyed back to his house
placed in his chamber His wife was then bound
jagged, after which procedure the robbers decampcd
their booty.
ring TINS time Mrs n. was not conscious that her
md had been taken from the house. She was as
that he was perfectly safe and uninjured. AT her
bst the little boy brought into her room, who
suffering very much by the tightness OF the cord
d his ankles. Al the request Of his mother the
vas loosened by OF the robbers. by which means
by subsequently was enabled 10 unloosen himself
arm two domestics Ia a rear chamber OF the house,
after considerable delay occasioned by fright, came
rescue and all the parties were released
Butterfeld then At once proceeded 20 the house Of
arr one OF the directors OF the bank, and informed
what had taken place. Tho news Of the robbery
hen at made known and sped like wildnre
ghout tho village
suit WIS given ia different directions BY tho citi
II II supposed that the robbers, after they bad
FRED the safe. took their flight In q direction, &C.
" TO Indications found IN piece OF woods near the
10 Brunswcg, where were also found several pairs
rkings pieces Of cord and Montreal newspaper,
date Of the 18th inst
robbers effected an entrance into Mr. Brttcrned's
through n window.
e 10 q deep suspicion thai ono Of the robbers IL a
rr who has been here several times for q few
ast He In young man, rather under height with .
smooth face, wore . linen coat and an English
sstcoat One Of hts hands had tive fingers zone
the pursuit this morning he was aocosted about
lies above this village on the road 70 Gardiner,
carpet bag which appeared fun, BY ono OF the par.
pursuit and stated, on being Questioned, that he
=, which proved 10 be true, and he Was permiuod
irving NJ GARDINER ne went 10 q bookstore In that
about eight o'clock, where he purchased large
book. II was observed that he displaycda large
Of money while paying his bsIi, BY the bookseller
OF the bills that were seen being Of one hundred
denominations II also observed that he
money In q manner which Indicated that he
n possession OF Il suddenly, and vax not accus-
10 handle large amounts
appeared mysteriously. Up 10 the present mo-
o traces OF the williams have been found ncswfth-
the most energetic measures have been instl.
Dr. their discovery and capture
town IA wild with excitement citizens being
and every stranger being closely scrutnixed who
Information Of the robbery has been sent "a
,c.pss Giles and towns in Maine and 70 Boston
I'rssidens Of the bank has offered Q reward Of
a. follows .--ss 600 viii be pad for The recovery
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