Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 October 1902 — ROBBERS TORTURE AGED PAIR [ARTICLE]

ROBBERS TORTURE AGED PAIR

Maltreat Octogenarians in Order to Secure Their Money. Mishawaka, Ind., dispatch: Avery W. Beltnick, aged 82, and his wifo, aged 85, were victims of three robbers. They are an eccentric couple, wealthy and with a strong aversion to banking institutions. Their home was entered by three masked men, and because Beltnick and his wife declined to reveal the hiding places of their cash they were bound and tortured. After a long search the wretches found 3600 and departed. It is said about 83,000 was concealed about the house. The old couple were not released until hours after.