Georgia Plantation Owner Convicted in Negro Murder Case
John S. Williams, a Georgia plantation owner connected with peonage on his Yellow River farm near Newton and Jasper counties, was found guilty of murder in the death of Linsey Peterson. The jury recommended mercy and a new trial motion. Clyde Manning testified as the star witness, saying Williams ordered Peterson thrown into the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
John
Williams
Jasper County
Linsey Peterson
Willams
Yellow
Newton
Jasper
Bodea
Lyde Manning
Peterson
Vermont Club Meeting Hears Penury, Fire Incident Reported
Mason Stone addressed the Montpelier Men's Club at Bailey Hall detailing Vermont poverty data and state contingencies. A garage fire started in its paint shop at 10 40 last evening and was quickly contained with minor damage.
Dempsey Carpentier Heavyweight Bout Set For July 2
Tex Rickard announced Dempsey versus Carpentier for the world heavyweight title within New Jersey on Saturday July 2. A specially constructed arena location will be chosen later from Atlantic City Newark or Jersey City under Rickard's control of the asset and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Astute Limited
New Jersey
Atlantic City
Newark
Jersey City
Tex Rickard
Aesset
Matel
Bethel George H Byam Dies At 72 In Bethel Home
George H Byam 72 died Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry M Stark where he had boarded since coming from K W Stoddard's two years ago He was born in Bethel Jan 12 1849 and lived here all his life He survived by his wife a son W G Byam a daughter Mrs Fred Raymore two brothers Nowell B Byam John N Byam Funeral held this afternoon at the Methodist church Rev J Wesley Miller officiating Other local notes include RH Willard and S L Holland forming a partnership as general electrical workers Mrs Anna Cole of Keene arrives to assist her sister during jaundice recovery The playground remains in good condition for use and a baseball schedule will begin late in the month A town team is expected after the high school season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Byam
Henry M. Stark
K W. Stoddard's
Bethel
Abel and Lacy (Chase) Byam
Willard
S. L. Holland
Anna Cole
Keene
YL Geay
Widow Sues Firm Over Damages From Railroad Death
Mrs Clara E Platt of Rutland widow of Fred Platt longtime U S court clerk sues Charles A Shields and David S Conant surviving partners of Darnett Shields Conant of St Johnsbury for 44000 in Caledonia county court. Attorney George O Platt of New York represents her. Case follows a 1918 Boston and Maine wreck at Dum merston where liability was admitted and a district court jury awarded verdict for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Clara E. Platt
Fred 8
Platt
United States Court
Vermont
Boston & Maine
Dummerston
Caledonix
Charles A. Shields
David 8
Local notices from Williamstown and nearby towns
East Montpelier resident Harry Haniele attended Grange morning in town. Former resident John Brirnett, now visiting Flyde Park and Vermon, plus Kim Marr of the University of Vermont, recently spent May with relatives. Charles D. Palmer, home from granite quarries, is at home. Clarity Chapter OF BS to meet next Monday. Annual lodge meetings announced. Irene Mare Kareifyington of Cabot and children visit her parents. New VAT owners Leon Poor, Clarence Wilfore and Charles W. Williams listed. Church services and concert details for Congregational and Methodist churches. Rev Alice M. Markey preaches Sunday. Bible school and Sunday School notes. Wednesday evening sermon topic “Lessene of Great est Value from the Commonplace Rapid way of Life.” Thursday events at Tremont Street and Tremont area noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haniele
East Montpelier Juie
Grange
John C. Brirnett
Flyde Park
Dames Murr
Medicwl School
Univer [Rity of Vermont
Kim Marr
Uiversity of Vermont
Scotres
Thade
Mir
Ami Mes
George Marr
Charles D. Palmer
Eiberton
Tell OW Lmek
Mire
Irene Mare Kareii
Tiple
Torsday
Christian Endeaven
Centennary
M. E
Alice M. Markey
Serriore
Kipworth Teague
Sanie Maynard
Benwin
Matt
Mr Prearnee
$100000 Drugs Taken in Raid
New York April 9. Drugs valued at more than $10000 in half pound packages marked Darmstadt Germany were seized today in a Mott Street apartment. David Botti, importer and occupant, was arrested. Police indicated the cache was part of a shipment smuggled into the country. A prior Brooklyn raid uncovered drugs bearing similar markings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Drage
Germany
Mott Street
David Botti
Brooklyn
Talk of the Town and Local Notices Mixed Visit and Events
Mrs Hertha Moore and daughter Elizabeth of MaInfi Ett visited the city yesterday with Antonio Hianelli and son Maul of Hanover New Hampshire on business. George Thavid returned from a short business trip to Bur veces and Keres oTunction. TM bert Machin has returned home to his section after residing in Connecticut. Mrs William Clement visits her mother Mrs Thomas Kiffen in Park street then returns to Almont Ont. Mrs J Woodbury returns to Hardwick after Easter with her mother to resume duties as a teacher. Notices include St Johns Court members to meet April 10 for holy communion. Express delays reported at Barre office due to hot box on the Heston Montreal line near Randolph. Metropolitan Life delegates depart for Burlington for a district banquet. Norman Gordon reports funeral of his brother Private Paul D Gordon to be held at Gaiversalet Church Sunday at 2 with military escort. Barr e American Legion post to attend. Canvasers and ward captains for Irish relief drive plan a meeting at Knights of Columbus hall. Barre campaign funds nearing 1000 with substantial donations. Union picks and revision work proceed in Boston for Granite Cutters Interunion. Candidates for Spanthian and other races listed, with matchups and balloting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertha Moore
Elizabeth
Mlalnfiett
Antonio Hianelli
Maul
Hanover
N. H
George Thavid
Thomas Kiffin
T. J. Benning
Park Street
Almont
J. Woodbury
William Wylie
Essex Street
Hardwick
St. Todn's Court
W.H. Spanner
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Max .C. Fisher
Charles Gallagher
J Birzorado
Burlington
Ad, Lyone
JJ Hart
Montre
Juliny Houghton
Northeld
Norman Gordon
New York
Paul D. Gorden
Gaiversalet
FG Hoberk
Barre Post
American Legion
Knights of Columine Hall
Genly
Montpelier
Marte
Shriows
Vnterim Terwn
Angelo Caiterara
Tn Orsola
Hneeph Rivelatelli
Barre Brand
Andrew Young
Tlacksmithe
Frank Wilson
Boston
Internet Ensarimation
Calderata
Marre
Stonpoutiers
United Sy
Canada
American Inn
Laneum School
Spanthian Bick
Tram Kiven
Rte
Meith Ati Tard Seminary
Coan
Aline Dokmes
Sleet Storm Paralyzes Winnipeg and Western Weather Outlook
A severe sleet storm shuts Winnipeg and eastern Canada for two days with virtual wire isolation. Forecasts predict colder nights across the east coast with frost in parts of Kentucky Mississippi and Alabama while Florida heats up. Washington reports next week in the north Atlantic states to be fair with cooler starts then normal temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Washington, D. C
Kentucky
Misippi
Alabama
Florida Peninsula
Mississippi
Toomorrow
Upper Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Canada
Washington, D.C
North Atlantic States
Local notices and fires mark a busy day in town
Raymond Peck returns home after visiting Mrs Peck who recovers at her sister Mrs Prod Houghton East Street. Esther McCarthy arrives by auto to spend weekend at Sum mer Street home. Mr and Mrs A W Bessey visit Groton then stay with Portus Browns Elovore Street. Henry Jenkins, former Keen Co fireman now in Sharm, travels through Sepentancy toward Graniteville. Mrs Gavadini of New York and Mrs G Bill of Cliffedale attend Miss Carbrini and Bortolo Nolk wedding next Saturday. Five fire alarms respond to fires on Jones Bray Merchant Street Park Street and upper Franklin Street. rubbish fires battled. The Good Fellow Co acquires North Main Street Whitromb machine shop property, plans moving operations to serve Hadson and Besex cars. A recital by Miss Mary Allen and Edward Hamel delights audience at Goddard Hall with classical and modern pieces. Mr Hamel, noted community figure and former enlistee, performs with polish. audience appreciates his contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Peck
Jil
Groton
Boxeny
Portus Brown
Elovore Street
Henry Jenkins
Keen Co
Eee Coos
Sharm
Graniteville
E. Gavadini
New York City
G. Bill and Son
Premo
Cliffedale
Mies Mist Carbrini
Mateh
Bortolo Nolk
Jones Bray
Alatium
Merchant Street
Mary Bosworth
Upper Franklin Street
Park Street
Tee
North Main Street
Mackwell
Thix
Cimiolli & Jones
Good Fellow Co
Inelorer
Main Street
Keredee
Throvieh
Er Lerty
Fgely
Hadson
Mary Allen
Edwand Hamel
Goddard Hall
Seminary
Mise Allen
E Vette
Glick Brahms
Heeeet
Tarmmtethe
Chopin
Strauss
Tfireigh
Techalkoweky
A. DL
Wute Man Dowell
Syrree “Napull
Nevin Mr. Hamel
Thyewrt
Potatoes Sell For 14 Cents A Bushel At Market
Market notes list potatoes at 14 cents per bushel the lowest price in years. Traders report weak demand and heavy supplies, with buyers showing limited interest as the season winds down.
Associated Industries of Vermont Formed in Montpelier
The Associated Industries of Vermont was organized at Malley Hall Montpelier last evening after yearlong preparations. Officers include President James F Dewey vice presidents Giles Hartiens Charles E Sehoff Fred A Howland acting secretary L A Kelly treasurer C F Lowe and directors from Proctor Burlington St Albans Hyde Park Randolph Rutland Montpelier and other towns. The group will base headquarters in Montpelier to aid businesses statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Industries of
Vermont
Malley Hall
Montpelier
Flegre
James F. Dewey
Quebec
View Pesidents
Giles Hartiens
Springfield
Charles E. Sehoff
St. Albans
Fred A. Howland
L. A. Kelly
C. F. Lowe
Montpeliers
Medfield Proctor
Frank A. French
New Hampshire
New Vermont
Jon J. Cummings
New Hampshire Association
National Association
Vaid
New York
Trey
Theodore Rooaevelt
Maine
D. & Rollins
Soning
Associated Industries of Vermont
Pavilion Hotel
Divorce case details denial of abuse and intemperance plea
The testimony centers on allegations of abuse toward a wife and a horse. The husband denies harming his wife and claims he did not threaten or assault her. He admits to a past argument but says he acted gently and urged her back inside. He asserts ownership of safety measures and money control. The divorce seeks relief on intolerable cruelty and refusal to live together, with proceedings not yet finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Harold J. Clark Barre Man Dies at Home on Washington Street
Harold J. Clark died at noon at his Barre home after two months of illness from a complication of diseases. Born December 24, 1874 in Aberdeen Scotland, he came to the United States at age 12 and settled in Barre. He worked in the granite trade and was employed by Carnwell, Wetmore & Co. He travels to Brooklyn two weeks ago. Survived by three brothers Edward, Trey and others. funeral arrangements announced with calling hours at the late residence Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Washington Street
Harold J. Clark
Aberdeen
United States
Carnwell
Wetmore
Brooklyn
George
Ederr
Mary
Margaret
Prooklyn
Edward
Trey
Vermont Supreme Court Hears Case on Law Promulgation
The Vermont Supreme Court in Montpelier heard the mandamus case of Gov Hartness against Secretary of State Black over promoting acts passed by the legislature and signed by the governor. The decision could require a special session to reenact Wille if warranted, with Justice W H Taylor preparing the opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Supreme Court
Montpelier
James Hartness
Harry A. Black
W. H. Taylor
Wille
Hartness
Secretary of State
Hale K. Darling
Wade Reyes
John M. Avery
Thy Petitinnee
Amy Ball
House of Representatives
Tiarling
Marling
Anyere
Maryland
Ted Dewn
Avery
Weston
Fragmented column fragment details tragedy and court schedule
An incomplete notice reports a child death from poison and a forthcoming court-related proceeding. The garbled text mentions a serine incident, demented vase, and references a Wednesday meeting about a grant. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
First Woman Typesetter Of Vermont Dies In Montpelier
Mrs Rachel M Brewer who died in Barte was the first woman typesetter in Vermont. She learned the trade from her brother Joseph Wilmon and worked into her 60s for Montpelier papers. Survived by son F Haber Brewer and two daughters, with funeral plans pending word from relatives in the west. Her body to be taken to Montpelier for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel M. Brewer
Lelin Ancroft
Martin Wilson
Den
Montpelier
F. Brewer
Waynesville
Roubidaux
Freeman
Wilson
Brewer
Bethany Congregational Church
F. Haber Brewer
Pittsburg
Evelyn
Frances Childe
Cleveland
Oalee
Herbert Wheelock
Vermont
Furial
Apollo Club Dominates Montpelier Billiards Night
Apollo leads Montpelier tournament crushing rivals by six points to claim Irene's trophy. Apollo won five of six pool games and five of nine whist matches, with Whittier and Greene of Apollo defeating Brown and Shepard 7 beds.
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Bennis
Apallo Club
Montpelier
Vircitia Club
Barre
Wine Irene
Vincitha
Apollo
Apello
Whitt
Tallard
Hirtenmeon
Vice
Brown
Shepard
Brooks
Lari
Yoanit Averill
Sector
Clark
Vineitia
Howland
Lane
Stratton
Walholm
Volpe
Small
Sargent
White
Wallace and
Ken
Vianson
Porn
Nowgers
Thekean
Whittier and Greene
Mack i Curtis
McNay and Houston
Kingsbury and
Phillips
Aven and Tove
Tithby
Walton
Lynde Ent Johnson
Unilaban and
Corry
Billiards
Barre Golf Club Committees Named
Barre Golf Club names executive committee and 12 subcommittees for the season. Members include D M Millen and Piverrevdang for the officials, with Leeper to be elected to the AY committee and the annual dinner scheduled for next month.
Granite Savings Bank Reopens in Expanded Granite Block
Granite Savings Bank and Trust Co. returns to 36 North Main Street in the Granite block after ten months of renovations. The bank occupies a threefold larger space with a bronze and marble lobby, a reinforced vault, and upgraded electrical and security systems, presenting a modern, high finish interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite Savings Bank & Trust Co
North Main Street
Barre
Tangapa Eins
Cenlarged Bank
Spachong
Tavernelle
Johley
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Georgia
John S. Williams
Mason
Stone
Bailey Hall
Hevitt
Finnemoire
Milne
Na Pitts
Mie
EA Stanley
Waterbury
Nin
Charles 1
Ducy
Brattleboro
Pinklin
Cauley
Windsor
Timmerman
Keem Corporation
Morrisville
Stork
Tin
Fplate
Adfiere
Twal
Floreton Micke
Honge
Saranac
Alvat Lesomatorium
Bethany Hares
G. Te Hunt
Culline
I Pecanies Merpediies
Mase
Wee
Wiendradl
Hi Ha
Lackey Iett
BL Albans
United
Order of Eeptern Star
Bertha Prac
Irvin Apr Teopie Marton
Nellie J. Fotenes
Jessie B. Kellys
Cookson
Rachel
Mire Léllian
Mere Malet
A. Mille
Mere Hal
Mire Deere
Wander
Thetke
Newtinel
Karl Tensa
Mootpelier
New
Jersey
Alex. Dunnett
Williamstown
Dyamt
J. Ward Carver
Tremont Etreet
Bowton
Stadt, Germany
Talk OF
the Town
Mick
George W. Mann
Black
Justice Taylor
Ralph Jamen
Emex Junction
Theman
Cerne
Corine
Barte
Cup
Vincitia
Vinettin
Hunti
Witley
McMillen
Lander
Phillipe
Suest Varthem
McKay
Putecom
Leewart Vee Agel
Walsh McMullen
Musa Pierew
Livendaly
Smith Ferrand
Sherman
Gowlwin
Tosi
Ato
Taree Tant
Geet Arid
Cperves Dself
Sta
A. Krew
Murray
Stewart
Wrand
Greene
Smarrion K. Wall
Mile
Motel
Mystallan
Hatebineen
Wale
Petrie
Deth
Fiitebinen
Metied
Ereily Lailine
Euenmitten
Mice Rhee Mere George
RL Stuart
Stewart Lawker
Hubertson
Sitwe
Secreary DL
Scree Camanitivn
Serewie Leeper
Hynes
Art
Yale
Trent
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