28 Nov 1922
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1922
Page
1
Mrs Jane Gibson, described as a pig woman, testified before the grand jury about the shooting of Rev Hall and Mrs Mills. She claimed to have seen the incident and described events at length, while Mrs Hall presented herself for testimony and her lawyer remained silent on several queries.
Dramatic Somerset county grand jury session centers on Mrs Frances Stevens Noel Hall and Mrs Eleanor Mills in the Hal-Mills murder case. State's star witness Mrs June Gilson and new witness Charles Alpaugh appear, while Mrs Hall's lawyer seeks to tell her story amid courtroom activity. Witnesses include Mrs Gibson, Hall, and other locals as jurors consider indictments.
New York and New Jersey cities are tied to a whiskey operation described as the whiskey armada campaign growed. Officials say more than 100 vessels are engaged in moving contraband liquor, with millions of dollars changing hands weekly in Teething deals.
Fire forced 19 persons to flee a building in Boston on November 25 as residents and firefighters worked to control the blaze. No injuries reported. cause under investigation and residents accounted for.
Washington Nov 28 The direct government aid portion of the administration shipping bill faces amendments as the House resumes work after an early start. Key changes include removing the tax rebate for shippers using American vessels, bidding requirements for sales of whips, raising minimum loan interest, and safeguarding the Leviathan’s sale price. Rep Edmunds signals a move to strike provisions allowing oil companies to benefit from subsidies even if they transport their own goods.
Hansell Iowa November 26 Mrs Charlow Hawn mother of Blanche Hawn Rash Brimmer announces that Blanche is legally bound to wed Professor John P Tiernan in Crown Point Indiana. The mother says Blanche meant to marry later but a hastened Chicago trip prompted a quick ceremony plan and declaration of legal paternity by Tiernan.
A blaze at Portrety Manor Inn in Pomfret Connecticut early today gutted the building once the mansion of Governor George TL Bradley. Two guests fled from flames, with no servants present when the fire began.
Transfers and probate actions include Timothy H Callahan executor of Michael Kelleber estate to Frank H Brown and Katharine Brown with two liters of the estate valued at about $6000. Armistice Day ball profits for Montpelier post 2 American Legion show $94 with low attendance and low expenses. Daveton closed for winter. Will of Peter O Seabury proved. estate of Samuel J Kingston probate details. highway meeting attended by city officials. delegates from St Albans and Manchester attend.
Miss Mary MacSwiney, released from Mount Joy prison on the 23rd day of her hunger strike, met her sister Annie in a Dublin hospital. Annie, weakened outside the prison gates, collapsed and was carried away on a stretcher but recovered. The sister's release and near-simultaneous hunger strike issue drew varied public interest and official comment.
A local tragedy reports a sudden death following a kitchen accident where water boiled over during dinner. The event involved several families from Waterbury and a prominent church member, with details scarce and the exact cause under investigation.
Durham New Hampshire November 24 Press A D Hetzel of New Hampshire College returned from a national Land Grant colleges meeting in Washington He favors consulting agricultural leaders on advancing local agricultural interests in New England He notes major changes in conditions over recent years and a study he deems necessary for proper development West coast officials voiced pessimism about agriculture in their region while New England farmers were seen as fortunate by college president Horve.
Northfield recalls Frank Blodgett born May 25 184 in Northfield died aged 90 years five months and 29 days at his town home. Funeral at Bryant chapel with Rev C Mann officiating, burial in Mount Hope cemetery. Survived by two cousins William and Albert Royce, he was a devoted Universalist attendee and beloved village reader.
Invitations issued for public attendance at the formal opening of Montpelier National Bank new banking rooms in a detached department on Saturday afternoon. The move marks a historic step in the bank's evolution from its 1824 roots as Bank of Montpelier and reflects changes in banking and currency following the Civil War era.
Grover Todd of Barre and his wife were in a Dodge when a rut caused loss of control near Middlesex village. The car skidded into the Winooski river, overturned twice, landed upright, and settled in water. Both occupants escaped serious injury. they were cared for nearby before being helped home.
An afternoon collision on Elm and South Main streets involved three vehicles, a Cadillac limousine owned by W. C. Clifford of Bethel and two cars owned by Leon Kingsbury of Williamstown and Mrs. Linele Wood. Douglas Wood operated the Wood car, which was eastbound on Main when the accident occurred. all cars sustained front-end damage.
Reports vary on a collision involving a cow and two drivers. One driver, Richard Moriarty of Bothell, says he was driving slowly at about 15 miles per hour when the cow struck the car at the station. Another driver, Perkins of nearby town, estimates 25 to 30 miles per hour before the impact.
Barre Outing Club officials have set a three day membership drive from Monday to Wednesday to recruit winter enthusiasts in Barre and nearby. Senior memberships are $3 per year, junior memberships available, granting access to all club facilities except holding office. The group plans improvements to a chute and course, with events like a winter carnival and snow show on tap.
A crowd of 200 at the Darktown Minstrels’ event in Orange honored Senator-elect Edna L. Beard with a reception at the town hall Big House. Guests danced to Spreher tra of Barre tunes, enjoyed refreshments, and heard brief remarks from Beard and W H Jeffrey of Montpelier about her record and statewide support.
Whittier Calif audience near 800 gasped and roared at the Darktown Minstrels show staged by the Barre post of the American Legion. A lively program featured Sam Dowers as Zeke Meadows and Sheriff Hiram Doolittle with vivid dances, clever numbers, and colorful costumes. The production drew strong praise for its energy and stagecraft, with standing room expected and performances likely to tour further.
Mrs. W C Scott aged 63 born in Middlesex died at her Barre home on Hill street yesterday afternoon after an apoplectic shock earlier in the day. She was married to Walter Scott of Braintree Feb 12 1876 and lived in several towns before settling in Barre two years ago. Survived by four sisters and two children Win L Scott of this city and Ina who died young, funeral Wednesday at 1 pm from the Hill street home with interment in Randolph.
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