Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1912 — CROWDED BANK. [ARTICLE]

CROWDED BANK.

Robbed by a Lone Bandit, Who Made His Escape. McLeansboro, 111., May 12.—While the Farmers’ Exchange Bank at Broughton, 111., a village 12 miles south of here, was crowded with patrons late last night a lone robber entered, fired one shot and forced John Irvin, the cashier, to hand over $2,000 in currency. Two shots were fired at him by the village marshal, and bloodhounds were soon placed on his trial, but he escaped easily by pressing a swamp.