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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05
Attorney Campbell Outlines Case.


Following the swearing in of the
jury the prosecution made their frs,
play in the opening stages of the triai
when states attorney James B. Camp
bell outlined the evidence with which
the prosecution will attempt to prove
the charge against Mrs. Remission as
brought in the indictment.
The State will attempt to show that
some time prior to July 5 Mrs. Ken
-1iston became acquainted with John
Bradshaw and had business dealings
with him in connection with the pur-
chase of horse, and that ill feelings
were engendered. Among other things
Mr. Campbell said the prosecution
would attempt to show, that on the
morning of July 5 John Bradshaw
went away from his nome to work
remained away during the day, and
came home about five p. m. When he
left home Mr.. Bradshaw left Alice
in the care of Miss Eta Hicks, his
housekeeper, and sometime during the
afternoon the child in some way dis
appeared.
The states attorney then went on
to tell of the search made by the
father and neighbors, and said evil
dence would be introduced to show
the movements of Mrs. Remission on
that day and night.
Attorney Campbell further went on
| to say that the state would attempt
| to prove that Mrs. Kenniston on the
night of July S requested John Kerwir
to assist in conducting the body from
| Lyndon Hill to the place where it was
/ xs<-A
and carried the body to the south
! field of Ed. Gray; that on July Alice
Bradshaw was a crippled child, and
| did not exercise the full use of her
limbs; that she was not accustomed
to go any places except possibly to her
grandfather James Bradshaw.
Other evidence will deal with the
! child and the finding of the body. and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05
ERATEKNAL MEETINGS
,svveu Royal Arch Chapter, N0.

Stated Convocation Friday evening
Tu1y 6, 1917, at 7.3O o'clock.
HERBERT A. LoUGRR, e. HIP
FRED G. MOORE, Secretary.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05
First Witness Called.

The first witness called by the state
was Nathan H. Bess who testified to
riding by the Bradshaw home on the
afternoon of July about 1.20 and to
seeing the little girl in the window
at that time. When he returned by
the house at 8 o'clock he said he saw
no one there Attorney Porter cross
examined as to the general location
of the house, what the witness OBJ
served in regard to it's surroundings.
and the manner in which he set the
time of his going and coming. The
witness failed to be shaken from his
story in the cross examination.
| Judge Fish declared recess OF the
court until a. m. this morning when
| the case will be resumed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05

The Museum Of Natural Science.
Open week days $50 A. M. to 4. 80 p. Nd
Sundays $50 to P. NJ.
All visitors welcomed.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05

the state will endeavor to show that it
would have been impossible for the
child to wander by her own strength
to where the body was found.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05
st. Johosbury Athenaeum.

ct. JOh0Sbury AthenaeuD.
rnvaBy RRADING ROOM ART GALLERY
q O'Clock to 9 O'Clock each week day, Wed
uesday evenings excepted.
O'Clock to S O'Clock Sundays.
All are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05
German Ships to Land Troops
to Head Off Now Demor-
allied Enemy.
GERMAN VESSELS SHELL COAST OF
GULF TO COVER LANDING OF MEN
Austrians Overwhelmed Call Germany for Assistance
-Hindenburg sends Two Bavaran Divisions and
Hastens Manufa acture of Guns-Haig to Drive

, all along the front from Tolmino to
the sea.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05
Courtroom Crowded.

The largest number of spectators
of any day since the court proceed
ings have begun was present yesterday
filing all seating places in the room
and crowding the aisles at the back
of the room. It was a cosmopolitan
gathering. Citizens from the village
and farm, natives and summer board
ers sitting side by side. The great
majority of spectators were women
as on other days, many of whom
brought knitting, embroidery and
sewing to work upon while they were
listening to the attorneys question
ing of the jurors.
Mrs. Kenniston sat with her attor-
neys during the days proceedings and
at times entered into animated con-
versation with them. Yesterday was
the first day that her husband has not
been at her side and although he was
present he occupied a seat apart from
her. After the morning session he
accompanied Mrs. Kenniston as far
as the JAIL while they both talked in
rapid undertone.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05

Attorneys Engaged in Alteration.
In closing Attorney Porter said the
defense wished to show the unrelia-
bility of any and all confessions OBJ
tanned from start to finish; that Mrs.
Remission was arrested without war
rant, taken to the county Jail and kept
there five weeks, the long confinement
causing her to tell whatever the au-
thorities seemed desirous to have her
tell An alteration between attor-
neys took place when Attorney Porter
said the defense would show that in
the search for the body the defend
ant had been threatened with hang
ing if she did not find it. General
Barber in seeming indignation asked
for an exception on the statement, and
in the attempt of more than one to
hold the floor at one time Miss Nell
son, court stenographer, stated she
was unable to take the record when
more than one was talking. Attorney
! Porter concluded the outline of the
defense.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1917-09-05
What Defence Will Try to Show.

" where the DOQy was found.
What Defence Will Try to Show
Attorney Porter in outlining the case
or the defense said that they would
attempt to show that Mrs. Kenniston
knows nothing about any violence be-
ing committed upon the person of
Alice Bradshaw, that the defendant
knew the child well, loved the little
cripple girl and had no emnity in
any way against her.
The defense will further try to show
the respondent has been unfortunate
most Of her life, is uneducated and
very simple in mind, Attorney Por-
ter also disclosed to the jurymen some
of the woman's unfortunate circum-
i stances. but said evidence would 60
to show that Mrs. Kenniston for many
wears had lead quiet, timid, good
life. The defense will also attempt
to prove that the accused woman
showed solicitation concerning the
disappearance of the child; that she
was terrified when confronted by the
| sheriffs accusation of murder; that
when she was arrested and taken to
scounty Jail she was filled with terror
and dispair which caused her to make
all kinds of confessions, and tell stories
absolutely untrue in answer to sugges-
tions made to her.
At this point objections were made
and exceptions taken by Attorney
| General Barber to the line pursued by
Attorney Porter in telling the jury
what the defense would attempt to
show concerning the alleged confess
sions and stories told by Mrs. Kennis-
ton. Attorney Porter went on to say
that the defense would attempt to
show further hat from the first denial
made by Mr.. Kennison the authori-
ties each day got her to tell a diff
fnrent story and finally brought i.
Boston detective up to st. Johnsbury
who induced the respondent to ac-
cept the whole responsibility. At this
point General Barber objected strong
ly to the outline of the defense and
was sustained by Judge Fish.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
TRY THIS TO BANISH
 ALL RHEUMATIC PAINS

People who have been tormented for years-yes, even so crippled that they were unable to help themselves have been brought back to robust health through the mighty power of Rheuma. ei
 Rheuma acts with speed; it brings in few days the relief you have prayed for. It antagonizes the pois- ons that cause agony and pain in the joints and muscles and quickly the torturing soreness completely disap- pears.
 It is a harmless remedy, but sure and certain, because it is one discov- cry that has forced rheumatism and sciatica to yield and disappear.
 Try 50-cent bottle of Rheuma, and if you do not get the joyful relief you expect, your money will be re- turned. Clark & Brainerd company always has a supply of Rheuma and guarantees it to you.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16

It is asserted that Ira Nelson Norris the American minister to Sweden; Dr. Ritter, the Swiss minister at Wash ington, and Senor Polo Bernabe, the Spanish ambassador at Berlin, have been actively engaged in the task of negotiating with the imperial gov ernment. MT. Morris is cooperating by invitation of the Swedish govern ment, it is said. |
 These diplomats have undertaken to convince the German government that a persistence in its indiscriminate sinking of neutral ships and taking of neutral lives will not only lose it the respect and sympathy of nations that are now inclined to view 1t with friendly interest, but may precipitate a state of war that will eventually compel Germany to surrender.
 A great deal of importance is at- tached to the interest displayed by Minister Morris, who appears to have acted on his own initiative in aiding Sweden to advance such arguments. MT. Morris is a member of the well known wealthy Chicago family.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
CHIEFS MAIL GROWS.
But Many of the Letters Go Into
 Waste Basket.

Anonymous communications to chief of Police William J. Rawlings, whether asking an adjustment of real or fancied grievances, investigation or containing important and exclusive information upon any subject. will re- ceive little, if any attention. For some time past there has been a steady Increase in the number of communications received that bear no name or a fictitious one. While some of them may contain information of value in remedying a wrong or which would be basis for official action, de- sired results are not secured and secured and stamps are wasted on unsigned communications. Chief Rawlings admitted today that there has been great increase in the num- Der of written complaints received and a seemingly increase in the num- Der unsigned.
 He desires to have it known that all complaints, no matter how sig nificant they may seem, will receive thorough attention, if made in person or the communication relative to them is signed. All information, he says, will be treated in confidence when desired.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
NAVY MAN APPEALS
 FOR AID OF PRESS
Believes News Of Interest to
 Enemy Should Be Omitted

Boston, Feb. 16.-Captain w. R. Rush, U. S. N., commandant of the First naval district, which comprises nearly the whole coast of New Eng land, has issued an appeal to the press of New England for cooperation to the end that the preparations made for the defense of the north Atlantic coast line may not be betrayed to the enemy"
 He recognizes the unusual resources of American newspapers for gathering the news and the public repugnance to anything that savers of ar attempt to limit the freedom of the press. Ac- cordingly he suggests censorship from within to avoid exaggerated or thoughtless publicity contrary to the common good.
 Lacking the intelligent co-opera- tion of the press, real preparedness from the aspect of security and infor- nation is impossible" says the com mandant, who adds:
 '"The public right to news from it's newspapers is clearly recognized by every one, but the public cannot prop erly insist upon having news through the public press that might jeopar- dize it's own interests by furnishing in- formation to the enemy. Criticism of government officials for not giving out news is to be expected, but these off, cials act under express orders from the highest authority or do so in the sin gle minded desire of keeping informa- tion from the enemy. To this end and since their interests are identical, the press and public and government off, cials should move together in serious, intelligent cooperation"
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
EMBEZZLEsME ENTR CHARGED
Plant Said to Have
 $1O,OOO.

Jersey City, Feb. 16.-George WI Gillette of New Haven, was arraigl here yesterday, charged with emh zling $10,000 from the Remingl Arms-Union Metallic company. He tered a plea of nOn-vult and was
 manded for sentence next Wednesd He is forty-three years old and of the company's pl at Harrison, N. J.. Ff.hgi,- Afb Y
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16

cheerfully endured and of the re- placement of men by women in all fields save that of actual fighting. The three fur coated young women in the picture are members of the British First Aid Nursing Yeomanry in active service as drivers on the French front. --.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
AGED WOMAN FROZEN
Fell On Ice and Crawled to Smal, Trol- ley Station Where She Was Found in Serious Condition.

SeT1OuS COnOlt1On.
 Danbury, Feb. 16.-Joseph Me- Alvoy. sixty years old, is in the hospi- tai here suffering from exposure and frost bitten hands, feet and face. She was found unconscious by a train con- ductor at the little station of shepaug on the New Haven road, located in a remote district. She had left the train the night before at the station saying she was going to work for a family at Bridgewater.
 According to her story she sought shelter at house some distance from the station over night, but in return ing to the station the next day fell on the ice. suffering severe injury. She crawled to the station for shelter but was overcome by the cold. She was taken to Washington and from there brought to this city. Her condition is said to be serious.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16
Liin]lonliine
 MARVELLOUS MEDICINE For. Cold

Linonine takes that aw1 kick out of a hard cold al renders it harmless. It is t great family remedy for forms of colds and a renal able preventive for the md dangerous winter complail of adults and children.
 Have a bottleAof Linani handy at all times there's telling what instant 1t will needed, especially sa 1 coughs that threaten l,rc chj1is. Nothing quite cru U lonine for bronchitis
New Britain herald., 1917-02-16

In case of acute need American women eager to serve their country could learn much from their Euro- bean sisters who have had two years and a half of actual war work From every country of Europe have come stories of devotion and self sacrifice
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08

Money to loan on some good farms.
Leon Savings Bank.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08
Orphan Ridge.

The Barlean boys, Bill Baker and
Whalen Blake helped c. E. Leahy
butcher Tuesday
Miss Beatrice Leahy stayed over
night with Mrs. Ann Ellis Tuesday.
c. A. Hatfield had legal business
on the ridge Tuesday.
Several from here visited the
school Monday.
A few from here attended the
Record sale Wednesday in Leon.
We had real winter weather a few
days the past week. A few report
losing potatoes and canned fruits by
freezing.
w. A. Rock of east of Leon was
hauling hay from the A. j. Piper
farm Saturday.
Several from here attended the
funeral of Mrs. J. R. Blake at Leon
Monday.
Hank Millsap of near Codtown was
a caller at the Charley Leahy home
Saturday.
We were sorry to hear of the death
of Mrs. j. r. Blake which occurred
Saturday morning at O'Clock. She
| was buried in the Leon cemetery.
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy of all.
Those who had business at Leon
Saturday from here We're G.. -.
Leahy, w. M. Barlean, Jim Osborn
and wife, Harley Fitch and Amos
)BrazeltOn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08
Van Vert.

Grant Smith spent Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.. Briner
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Pierce. have
been spending the past week in the
country at the home Of her parents
Mr.: and Mrs. Chas. Fierce.
Mrs. j. M. Halstead who has beer
i'll for the past few weeks is now able
Charles Cox and Clair Devore
were calling at the home Of Jonn Pal
mer aud family Sunday.
Mrs; Ira Price and son son Donald o f4a1 re-
visit with friends in Oklahoma.
Miss Ethel Buckley was calling
en- Misses Lucille and Gertrude Duke
Satu1 day afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah Smith left Wednesday
for a visit in the country at'the home
Of her son John and family:
a number of men from town were
Weldon callers Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. I. M. Fry spent Monday at
ternoon at the home of Mrs. A. 3.
Miss Mabel Tepfer spent Thursday
mig hit with her friend, Miss Gertrude
Duke.
Miss Lucille Fierce spent Wednes-
day night in town at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Floyd Pierce and
husband.
Mrs. Francis Hambly was calling
at the home of Mrs. Bertha Gould
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. C. A. Walker spent Saturday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. j. NJ.
Halstead:
Miss Margaret Warner spent last
Thursday and Friday night in town
with Miss Rosa Smith.
The monthly c. w. B. NJ. meeting
was held Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. S. c. Mckee with Mrs.
J~{o A
Der of the members were present,
and an enjoyable time was spent.
Harold Traupel spent Thursday
night in town at the home of his
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Mrs. Grant Spencer was calling on
Mrs. John Hawkins Saturday after
Miss Carma Johnson spent Wed
nesday night with her friend, Miss
Nellie Hastings.
Mrs. John Hacker was a Leon WISH
tor last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs; A. A. Shore return
ed home Tuesday from visit with
their children at Charlton.
Miss Atha Briner spent one even
ing last week at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. B. f. Manlev with her friend,
Miss Lucille Drummond.
Miss Flossie Barr returned home
Tuesday evening from an extended
visit with her sister, Mrs. Emma
Barry and husband of Centerville.
her sister accompanied her home for
a short visit.
The Entire Nous Club met Satur-
day afternoon at the home IF Miss
Callie Johnson. A large crowd was
present and the time was spent in
music and social time. About four
O'Clock a two course luncheon was
served after which the guests depart
ed, declaring Miss Johnson to be a
capital hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Tiedje left last
week for Davenport, for a visit with
the formers father and sister.
Miss Margaret Warner spent last
Monday night in town at the home
of her friend, Miss Callie Johnson.
Miss Velma Spencer spent Satur-
day night and Sunday at the home
of Miss Vera Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex Adams We're
calling at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
w. F. Briner Sunday afternoon.
Miss Arlena Evans spent Satur-
day. evening with her friend, Miss
Christia LentZ.
Miss Bessie Upheld was visiting
with friends in town Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08
Little River.

Mrs. Viola Landphair spent last
week visiting with King Landphair
Mrs. Matte Hendrickson visited at
Nell Stills Wednesday, of last week.
Charley Davis on his return from
Missouri visited at the home of his
Lou Landphair has been helping
to put down cistern at O. c. Clam
pitts of late.
Roy Fox who was injured last
Tuesday night was born and spent
his childhood days in our midst The
family have the heartfelt sympathy
of many in this community.
Mrs. Maude Fitch and son Fremont
were visitors at Geo. Davis one day
last week.
Leslie II. Davis who spent several
years at Vine oak school and one
year at Pleasanton's upper room is
Nevada, Iowa The latest communi--
cation says he is we'll and incurred
concerning acquaintance in this
Robert Mccormick, brother of
John McC9rmick, passed away at his s
was buried Jan. 80. Mrs. Robert
Mccormick has improved very en-
Andrew Wynne who lived for a
number of years in our community as
a youth is now working on ranch
at Morrill,, Neb.,, and is enjoying life
on those western plains.
Grandpa Landphair has been
spending several days at the home
of his son Ernest.
Mrs. Lois Drury and daughter, Mrs.
Beulah Waldner and children spent
several days last week at the home
of Roy Drury near Leon.
Lawrence Marks house on his
farm east of Pleasanton was destroy
ed completely by fire Thursday even
ing. The house was fine structure:
s TSs household goods were largely
the midst of high wind last Thurs
day but fortunately for them the
fire had not broken through to the
outside when discovered and the
flames were extinguished before
much damage was done.
Jack Frost crept into several caves
and cellars in our community and
Walter Fitch spent Thursday
and Friday of last week at the home
of his brother Simon.
O. c. Clampitt and wife visited at
his brothers. home last Sunday.
The call was made for medical aid
from the home of Roy HVllinger last
Sunday evening.
Lillian Waffle, Mrs. Robert Frakes
and Mrs. Geo. Davis are improving in
Homer. Davis is suffering from the
effects of rheumatism some these
Earl and Edith Still visited at the
Jasper Spargur home Friday of last
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1917-02-08
DeKalb.

Mrs. Grace Woodland called on
Mrs. Chas. Wilson Monday
Harry Wilson and wife and son
Delbert were callers in Grand River
Horny Redman was Grand River
Harve DeKalb returned home the
first ofthe week from Leon where he
has been visiting relatives.
Tim Beck, the DeKalb merchant,
Jink Wells was a Dekalb caller
Fred Beers is baling hay for Wal
ter Cox this week.
Jink Wells and wife. were helping
Drue Kelley with his butchering on
Mrs Drue Kelley is slowly i'm
proving.
Mr.; and Mrs. Jim Smith are, the
proud parents Of a baby girl born
to them Wednesday.
| Dewey West was a Dekalb caller
! Wednesday.
Tim Beck had business in Grand
River Wednesday,.
James Smiths mother came We'd
| nesday for few days visit and to see
her new granddaughter.
Harry Wilson was a DeKalb caller
Thursday.
Lack Harger was DeKalb caller
Bessie Fesler is working for Mrs.
Horny Redman this week
There was quite an excitement in
this neighborhood Wednesday even
ing. The wood fell against the stove
door, in the Woodland school house
fire started and probably if Jim Mil
Ter had not seen the blaze and gone
up and put it out the building would
have been burned, but as it was a
hole was burned through the floor
about six or seven inches across. 1t
was certainly narrow escape:
| Clyde Blades was Dekalb caller
Mrs. Everett Woodland left Friday
for Lamont for a few days visit with
relatives.
link Wells sailed ;! d., On! his sister,
Charley Wilson was business Wis
itor in Grand River Saturday.
link Wells was Grand River
caller Saturday.
John Wilson called on his cousin,
| Delbert Wilson Saturday.
A. NJ. Spaulding, the Baker sales
man, was in this neighborhood this
week
Mrs. Bert Anderson called on Mrs.
Mae Fry Saturday.
Harve Dekalb returned home Sat
Tim Beck was Grand River call
er Saturday.
Mrs. Mae Fry was a Dekalb call
er Saturday.
Cal Wilson of Des Moines came
Saturday for a few days visit with
his brother Andy.
| Clyta Anderson was a Dekalb call
er Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. link Wells called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Chaley Wilson Satur-
day night.
Mrs. Lucy Wells was calling on
Mrs Rose Lands of Grand River