The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid: A Thrilling Narrative; A history of the remarkable attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minnesota; the Cold-Blooded Murder of the Brave Cashier and an Inoffensive Citizen. The Slaying of Two of the Brigands. The Wonderful Robber Hunt and Capture Graphically Described. Biographies of the Victims, the Captors & the Notorious Younger and James Gang of Desperadoes — John Shaqi
The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid: A Thrilling Narrative; A history of the remarkable attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minnesota; the Cold-Blooded Murder of the Brave Cashier and an Inoffensive Citizen. The Slaying of Two of the Brigands. The Wonderful Robber Hunt and Capture Graphically Described. Biographies of the Victims, the Captors & the Notorious Younger and James Gang of DesperadoesHanson, J. H. (Joseph Have)
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The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid: A Thrilling Narrative; A history of the remarkable attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minnesota; the Cold-Blooded Murder of the Brave Cashier and an Inoffensive Citizen. The Slaying of Two of the Brigands. The Wonderful Robber Hunt and Capture Graphically Described. Biographies of the Victims, the Captors & the Notorious Younger and James Gang of Desperadoes
Hanson, J. H. (Joseph Have)
Bank robberies -- Minnesota -- Northfield -- History -- 19th century
Subsequently it was discovered that during the night of Friday a horse had
been taken from the pasture of John Laney, 1½ miles from the village of
Elysian, and a handsome sorrel mare badly chest foundered placed in its
stead for value received. This farmer made a good trade as did Rosseneau,
for his own horse came home early Saturday morning.
The hunted bandits were in a country from which it seemed impossible for
them to escape, it being almost surrounded by lakes and swamps. A close
guard was kept, and all expected that a capture would surely be effected
on Saturday. There were hundreds of men on the hunt, but it is useless to
say that the search was thorough, for if it had been they would have been
found. Saturday passed and also Sunday, and no sign of them was
discovered. Many became discouraged and weary, and as the weather had been
wet and cold, large numbers of the pursuers returned to their homes.
However, the hunt was continued by many persistant men from all parts of
the Stale. As their labor was unrewarded by any discoveries of importance
until Monday and Tuesday, the symmetry of the narrative will be maintained
by following the robbers according to their own statements.
SAFE FOR AWHILE.
Up to Friday night they had succeeded in procuring food from farm-houses,
at one place going in and helping themselves to the entire cooking of the
family. Wild plums and grapes had also contributed to their wants, and
they had not suffered much, except Bob Younger whose wound was extremely
painful. After trading horses at Laney’s, Friday night, they rode to a
point in the woods about three miles back of Elysian and a short distance
from German Lake. Here, less than one hundred and fifty yards from the
road, after turning loose the three borrowed horses, they tied their three
remaining horses to trees, and made a rude shelter with their rubber
blankets in which they passed the night cold and wretched.
Saturday morning they broke camp, and after tying their blankets around
themselves with their bridles, they abandoned their faithful steeds, and
started forth on foot, leaving five saddles behind them. They moved slowly
and cautiously, and during the forenoon they discovered a sort of island
which proved an excellent hiding place. In the center of this
little-explored tract, they found a pretty pond of water, and feeling
secure they established a regular camp, making a good fire, and taking
comfort generally. So safe did they feel that they shot a hog and a calf,
but not succeeding in killing them the first time, although the shots went
straight through their heads as they aver, and as the animals made good
time in escaping, they lost a savory feast, not daring to fire more shots.
During the most of the time the bandits had proceeded on foot leading
their horses through the woods, and their feet had become terribly sore
while their stockings were entirely worn out, and while resting here they
dressed their
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