Outlaw Beardsley Surrenders After Siege in Mayville
Edward Beardsley, a noted Chautauqua County outlaw, turned himself in to newspapermen in Mayville after a four week standoff with Sheriff Anderson. He was taken to a hotel and then jailed, while guards remained for hours. Beardsley faced charges for shooting the poormaster G W Putnam, with the victim showing signs of recovery. During the siege he had laundered funds via pretend signature notarizations and posed for photos to fund his defense and to support his large family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayville
N. Y
Edward Beardsley
Chautauqua County
Anderson
Beardsley
Heardsley
G. W. Putnan
Beantsley
Signii Preture
Grand Old Man of Canada Dead at 92
Lord Strathcona Donald Smith dies in London at 93 after a life spanning decades of Canadian growth. He led the Hudson Bay Company, opened the West and pushed the Canadian Pacific Railway while serving as high commissioner in London to raise Canada’s profile in Europe. His long service included politics in Manitoba and the dominion parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Strathcona
London
Donald Smith
Canada
Hudson Bay Company
British America
Labrador
Montreal
Lord Woladley
Manitoba
Dominion
Tinbor
Europe
Town and County at War Over Realty Dispute
A Vermont court sequence centers on Bennington County versus the town and village of Manchester over land and a courthouse. The county claims ownership since 1787 and a 1908 town use, while Manchester asserts no title and public-use dedication. The case hinges on implied dedication, tax funding, and long public use, with a key public service commission appeal involving Colonial Power & Light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biase Pence
Windsor County
Phila Theta Gove
Myron Armstrong
Reuben A. Gove
Ellen Gove
Chitten County
State
Levin Alpert
Manchester
Though Unmarried Claims Title of Mrs in Tax Suit
Mrs Belle Squire, living unmarried, faces a personal tax bill of 24.28 from county tax officials. The notice cites five years of nonpayment and seeks to place her in the delinquent class. Squire is identified as a schoolteacher and property holder, yet retains the title Mrs despite being unmarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Squire
Squire
Tenement House Burned Near Middlebury
Fire destroyed a tenement three miles east of Middlebury owned by Jason Manney and occupied by the Derusia family. Mrs Derusia and her four children escaped with only what they wore. The blaze likely started from a defective chimney amid night snow and cold air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Ginn founder Edwin Ginn dies at 76 in Winchester
Edwin Ginn publisher of school and college textbooks and founder of the International School of Peace died at his Winchester home after a lingering illness at age 76. Born February 14 1838 in Orleans Missouri he built Ginn & Co into a leading textbook house and supported housing reform and peace efforts. He studied at Tufts College and later earned A M and Litt D from the same college. His Boston office was at 20 Beacon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Edwin Ginn
International School of Peace
Winchaster
Glun
Mr. Ginn
Orland
James and
Sarah (Blood) Ginn
Westbrook
Maine
Tufts College
Allen
Ginn
Winchester
Heacon Street
Murder Charge In Essex Junction Case
Burlington January 21 The county court met after a tight session with a true bill found against Hirice Benson for murder in the first degree in the killing of Alexander Cole at the Essex Junction dam several weeks ago. A separate grand jury action was not moved forward. The docket included Elihu B Taft versus Mary Watkins over promissory notes of several thousand dollars with the defendant seeking delay due to a ill principal witness. The court scheduled Monday for further proceedings. Jurors suggested courthouse door direction, fire escapes, and a better sidewalk in front of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hirice Benson
Alexander Cole
Kasex Junction
Elihu B. Taft
Mary Watkins
Grand Isle
P. Cowins
County Poperty
Rutland Man Sues for 25000 Over Workplace Accident
In Rutland on January 21 1920 20 year old Ino F Canty a former clerk at Saaranees office sues for 25000 damages alleging a July accident at the Rutland Meat Packers plant caused severe burns when a liquid containing alcohol or similar was ignited by sealing wax exploding over his clothing. Canty claims lasting injury to his arms and hands hospital care followed. J Dyer Spelman an unrelated Rutland Hospital patient from the same accident is also mentioned as a claimant in Canty case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Ino F. Canty
Saaranees
Rutland Meat
Pay Ashe
Woen
Schmitt
Cummeel
Qurrk
Cremer Mark Trinnement Association
Ervie Renartrinnt
Tin Barre
Hlinwoel
Welligttian
Vermont bankruptcy case hears creditors in Granville and Pawlet
Rutland January 21 first meeting of creditors in the Vermont State company bankruptcy case from Granville N Y and Pawlet. Claims exceed 1000 but total proved exceeds 3 000 including workers wages. Dr DL Nelson of Chunville elected trustee. Attorneys present include Lawrence Meridor MacCormack Parker and Evarte. Names from Rutland Granville Poultney and Zanesville appear among attendees. Proceedings to determine whether court has jurisdiction over valuation in Grayville and Pawlet quarries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Vermont
Vermont State Company
Granville
N.Y
Pawlet
Eraust H. O/Hrien
Thi City
DL Nelson
Chunville
W. Lawrence
P.M. Meridor
B. MacCormack
C. EK
Parker
Silas E. Evarte
Hirata C. Todd
Saratoga
W. H. Preaton
Mair Hawai
J. E. Sennett
Poultney
J. Marshall
Zanesvile
Provident
Turkey
Hugh Williams
Jurisdic
Nerm
Grayville
Washington Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Install Officers
A large ceremony at the Washington lodge No 76 and Crystal Spring Rebekah No 69 installed officers in the schoolhouse hut, with about 20 participants traveling from the city. The event featured Masons and Rebekahs, receptions, named officers, speeches, and a snowstorm as guests departed after early morning gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
Crystal
Washington
Lilla Jeffords
Williamustown
Stewart
Lehares
Oribokah Lodge
P. N
Julia A. Nye
Lilla M. Patterson
V. G
Mary Dickey
Beasie McDonald
Delia Bigelow
Cora
HL Downing
Vo G
F. L. Huntington
Ab. Patterson
George E. Huntington
E. Gallant
C. Nye
D. K Warthley
Bigelow
Smith
B.S
LS. VG
Stocum
J. Mek
Oliver Charles Palmer
O. G
Jackson
Densemare
Berk and Howell
Barre
Hyland
Pitnley
Must Barre
Jeffords
Williamstown
Death of Valentine Hutchine After Pneumonia Strikes
Valentine Hutchine died after pneumonia, felled Friday noon. He leaves five children Emma Maloney Tessie Speecer Wallo Hutchins Eth Jare Bert Hutchins and Leonard Hutchite, plus five sisters. Born Waterbury Valentine's Day 1863, he lived in Fayston later, married Etta Spencer of Maple Hill 20 years ago, and worked in the street department of Bare Dive. Final arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Hutchine
Lishone
Lifth Street
Mer
Hutchine
Emma Maloney
Fyyebia
Tessie Speecer
Narre
Wallo
Leonard Hutchite
Race
Alexia N. Kemp
Masaachusetts
Mary J. Miner
Parte
Flora Neljenn
Harre
Amelia Adame
Emma Parize
Fayston
Waterbury
St. Valentine's Day
Hia
Althouh
Marshfield
Misa Etta Spencer
Ira Spencer
Maple Hill
Hatehtine
Death at Websterville Mrs Reilly dies after illness
Mrs John Reilly of Websterville dies at home after a two week illness with bronchial pneumonia. Born in Canada 23 years ago she lived in Woonsocket and Websterville. Married Jan 6 1905 to John Reilly, survivors include six sisters and four brothers. Funeral at St Sylvester Church Graniteville with burial in Catholic Cemetery Beckley Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reilly
Webterville
Westerday
Canale
Woonsacket
R 1
Websterville
Cone Som
St. Sylvester's Church
Graniteville
Wirial
Beckley Hill
Distressed mother Annie Kilreio under arrest after patrol finds child near destitute home
Annie Kilreio, listed as a habitual drunkard, was arrested on intoxication charges after a distressed scene on Dager Street. Her four year old child was taken to the Home for Destitute Children by Humane Officer Yuller. The mother, linked to Annie Rumi and wife of Westcutt, had reportedly left the child in cold and bare clothing amid a disturbance that prompted police action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purlington
Tan
Annie Kilreio
Dager Street
Oene
Humane Society
Yuller
Annie Rumi
Wuld
Westcutt
Dikmaelf
Aml
Right to Seize Monuments Bill Referred to Committee
Fragmentary report from Rowton Fen 21 notes the contment manufacturers of Quincy pushing a law to allow legally seizing monuments when stones are paid for. The bill was sent to committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowton
Fen
Quincy
Explosion levels Howick Pavilion at Ottawa fairground
Four people killed and several injured when a heating plant exploded today, wrecking the Howick Pavilion at Ottawa's exhibition grounds. Prize animals perished as horses cattle and poultry losses are reported. numerous breeders and exhibitors named from Montpelier Barre Randolph and surrounding towns. An extensive list of winners and exhibitors follows detailing breeds and prizes awarded at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Howick Pavilion
Exhibition Grounds
Prize winning fowls tagged at Vermont Poultry show
The eighth annual Vermont Poultry Association exhibition in Montpelier drew strong attendance as judging continued and awards were handed to multiple birds across numerous breeds including Rose Rhode Island Reds Partridge Wyandottes and White Orpingtons. Judge W H Card of Manchester Conn spoke on breeding color and standards while naming key features beyond combs and tails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. WR. Gale
Barre
FW. Yeaton
Montpelier
William Oliver, Jr
Jarl Shepard
Golden Campines
W. Youton
Hen
Flint
Cork
Drat
Buff Wyandottes
J. A. Clark
West Pawlet
Young
Hem
Eek
Pullet
Bottom & Hawking
South Shaftatury
Cock Veel
Nate
Oret
Ae Hi
Hayward
Randolph
Talbot
Erel
Souith
Weensacket
Enek
Cockerel
Pallet
E. B. Chesley
Concord
N. HL
Fowls
Walleye
Plymouth Rock
W. B. Scott
American Bard
Plymouth Rock Club
Vermont
Plymouth
Purre
Cook
Sunnyside Poultry Farm
Hristo
Vermont Poultry Association
Hell
W. H. Card
Manchester
Conn
Card
1,200 Birds at St. Albans Poultry Show
The seventeenth Vermont State Poultry Association exhibition opened in St. Albans City Hall with about 14200 birds entered from Vermont and nearby states. Judges from Rhode Island and Fall River began work, lectures on poultry science offered, and prizes attract numerous entries despite cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Albus
Vermont State Poultry Association
Vermont
D. J. Lambert
Khoi Island
Lambert
Droede
Lumber Camp Arrest: Wood Charged With Worthless Check
In St Athans on January 21, R W Wood, who gave a fake name, was arrested at a Stevens Mills lumber camp. He is charged with passing a worthless check for 21 dollars. The case stems from an earlier incident near Jay.
City Work Reports Highlight Park Improvements and Sewer Expansion
The Barre city council ratified annual reports from four aldermen and key committees. The Park Commission details ongoing beautification, park work, and a push for cemetery and street enhancements while noting increased surface sewer work and higher maintenance costs.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poormaster
Mayville, N. Y
Mount Royal
Bennington County
Public Service Commission
Rutland County
Colonial Power & Light Company
George P. Creaser
Brattleboro
Peas Service Commission
Pulice Service Commission
Rappellais
Weather Forecast
New Hampshire
Mort
Ginn & Co
Essex Junction
Bill
Harlie Benson
Leo F. Canty
Rutland Railroad
Vermont State Co
Washington Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Valentine Hutchins
Melis
Kurt 1
Hillings
Ifient
Huntington
Pen Young
Abernathy
Bristol
Cne
Harry Stackpole
MontpelieryoScrel
Holmes
Mtontie Sick
Gilman
Pillet
Pet Young
Rose Comb White Leghorns
George W. Buswell
Ti. F. Bliss
James H. Shenton
Nashua
N. H
I. H. Montgomery
Rome
Mark P. Morse
Unit Seco
Arthur Villa
White Wyandottes
W. F. Brown
Montyrlier
A. Drew
Wen
George H. Wood
Montpilier
K. C. Jones
Hon
Coskerel
Mra
H. J. Carr
Marre
Turn
Fleet Wml
Kerand
Apron Land
A.B. Abbott
Harré
Prairie
Mest
How
Scott
Fiat
Philbrick
J. TL. Clark
Bnll Wyandotte
Bulladottes
A.gilman
Rhode Island Reds
Rock
Charles Iver
Sethecock
Ten
Gillet
Arth
Milliam Oilliver, Jr
Pen Youngs
Secret H. Smith
East Braintree
Shape
J. F. Perry
Volun
Willian
Oliver
Jrenlar
Aale
E. H. Swithh
Gold Wyandotter
AT. Lawrence
Partridge Wyandotter
F. KR
Felt
Onck
Corkerel
Harry Stackpale
Henry Wittey
Columbian Wyandottes
J. I Stoddard
Arthir W. Dailey
A. A. Stott
N. Hf
Ben
W.I. B. Perry
W. J. Heney
Montpetier
Firet
Sputtet
Pen ‘Young
Lier
Pet Youre
Cyrus Batchelder
New Haverhill
NHS
Buff Orpingtone
J.P. Corskie
Hint
B. E. Sanders
Calais
Pen Fowl
Wen Young
van Drawn
Perr Young
J. A. Moulton
Lexington
Mass
Pulvet
Mra Donald Smith
Rhode Island
Moir & Chesser
Dret
JH. Blond
Windsor
J. P. Ewing
Montpelini
Sre
Hoan
Berlin
Eneker
Oueker
Abbott
ST. Albans
Arious
the Park Commission
Pollen
Stret
K. J. Scott
Park Commission
Anmual
N. Braley
Axsurupsit
Nerthiloht
Borie
Merlot
Pware
J. C. Tehrane
City Park
Merchart Street
Maple Avenu
Warren Street
Sevceasa
Sivetair
Dupertiadat
Dad Wrrestefter
Ae Toler
Bis Rtnnet
Arrvets
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