The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-04-20

ness, corroborated the testimony OF his wife,
and testified to Eunice Chsffee's peculiari-
ties.
Philip Dryer of South Starksboro knew
Eunice Chaffee. Always thought her pecu-
liar. During what he called her crazy
spells she would come to his wife and talk
very incoherently.
George Henley of Lincoln knew Eunice
Chsffee, always thought her queer.
Mrs. Lydia Clark Of Starksboro testified
that six years ago her daughter married
Frank Brewster. Witness had known re-
spondent for about six years. When Mil
dred visited at her house she noticed that
she did not appear like other girls.
DR.. II. ID. Fallbee Of Huntington testified
that he was the family physician for Wes-
wife. Has prescribed for Mrs. Brewster at
her home and at his office. She appeared
depressed and respondent at times. Her
nervous and mental condition was unstable
and weak, but he never considered her
crazy.
Frederick McCuen OF Burlington, work
ed with Mildred Brewster in Shattucks
restaurant and knew her when she boarded
there and went to school, Always thought
she was peculiar girl, impulsive, full of
moods, wilful, she would do as she pleased
and nobody could advise her. Thought she
was crazy.
II. II. Brewster OF Huntington testified
that he was brother of Wesley Brewster
AT times when he saw respondent in Bur-
lington she talked to him in a pleasant man
ner, at other times she would not recognize
him.
Addie Hanks Of Essex Junction testified
that the day respondents mother died Mil
dred ran to the village laughing and APP
pearing very happy.
George M. Norton Of Huntington testified
that he knew Mildred Brewster and the
other members OF her family. Respondent
was always considered a peculiar girl.
Witness had charge Of q creamery and Mil
dred was often there. Saw Mildred at
Shattuck's in Burlington. Witness got his
meals there when he was in the city. Some
times she would not speak to him. She al
ways seemed peculiar. Witness hired Mil
bred to teach in Huntington. Her success
| as q teacher was not marked.
Daniel Orvis merchant and postmaster OF
| South Starkboro, knew Eunice Chaffee,
| Came in contact with her when he was
blocked up a road across the fields where
| there was right of way. Often saw her Of
the postoffice. She dressed peculiarly
| Thought she was crazy.
o. @. Halleck Of Hinesburg, testified that
| he recently moved from Huntington to
Hinesburg. Had meat cart in Hunting
ton. Knew Eunice Chaffee. Called at her
| house often to sell meat. She sometimes
dressed in peculiar manner. Would not
wear clothes enough to keep her warm OF
for the sake Of decency. Knew respondent
at Huntington and in Burlington. HeI
manner was very peculiar. Always
thought her q queer girl.
George Brewster OF Huntington, an uncle
of respondent, said he had always known
Mildred, thought she was strange girl
did not think her mother was insane.
Alice Silver OF Montpelier testified t.
walking on the street with respondent
when they were joined by Jack Wheeler
Witness thought they had been havinG
trouble and were making up. The Satur
day evening before the shooting witnes
saw respondent who seemed particular.
bright and cheerful. She told witness shI
had an engagement with Jack Wheeler tina
evening bnt had missed it. The Monds,
before the shooting respondent told witnes
she was very fond of Jack Wheeler. Sh
appeared nervous and excited. Adjourned
to Saturday morning.
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