Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-07-24
habitant of the village, although heard by sever

habitant of the village, although heard by sever
| al, the robbers completed the nights undertaking
by hastily relieving the shattered safe Of its con
tents, and decamped from tie town. They arc
known to have had one horse and carriages and
another horse saddled, stationed in the church
stalls, ready to aid them in their departure.
| The robbers were seen about three o'clock, just
before their final disappearance, by Henry Wood
ward, Esq, who Immediately gave the alarm and
| informed the bank officers. The gang was thought
| to consist of from three to five men.
When the robbery was at length discovered it
caused the greatest anxiety and excitement in the
village. kilograms were sent to Portland, Lew
iston, Augusta and other central points, giving
notice of the affair, and asking the cooperation
| of the authorities, in arresting the robbers and
recovering the valuables taken from the safes.
The robbers got about one hour ahead of the dis
coverers of their villainy, and pursuit with horses
was deemed useless. They went, as il supposed
to Lewiston,-st least in that direction-p probably
to take Grand Trunk train for Canada.
Our informant Of the affair, says the loss to both
banks is from twenty-five to fifty thousand dol
lars, but yesterday afternoon the precise amount
was either not definitely known, or would not be
stated by the bank officers to the public.
The deposits in the Savings bank were heavier
than usual. This bank was organized Feb. 9th,
1872. Its present officers are Levi Jones, Pres
ident; John NJ. Benjamin, Treasurer; and Levi
Jones, Charles A. Wing, Moses Bailey, F. II.
McIntire and Joseph S. Berry, Trustees. The
deposits average to about 100000, and belong
mostly to the frugal and industrious people of
Winthrop and adjoining towns
How much loss either bank sustans is net
known. Our informant says among those whose
loss is heavy is Col c. A. Wing, who had $1,000 as
a special deposit in government bonds. There
was special deposit in the late David Stanley's
name of $4,000, and $25 900 in notes and r. r.
bonds of p. c. Bradford, both of which remained
untouched. Moses Bailey is President of the Ma
tio1al Bank, and j. NJ. Benjamin Cashier. Among
its directors are Moses Bailey Levi Jones ?. G.
Bradford and c. NJ. Bailey. 1t organized along
with the first national banks with capital of $780,
900, and has ever been considered one Of the best
managed banks in the State.
The officers lost no time yesterday, in sending
for more bills to replace those stolen, and the
business Of the bank will 60 on as usual within
day two.
A report reached here yesterday that four u4en
had been arrested at Bethel, and it was sincerely
hoped they were the robbers. They will have to
be pretty smart if they all elude capture, as at
least hundred officers are after them.
This is the first bank robbery in this State for
some years. 1t was certainly bold, audacious
undertaking for the perpetrators. If they are
cessful in keeping out of prison and in saving
their booty, they will be smarter than the majority
Of their fraternity who have tried that thing in
Maine.