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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-10
WORK OF CHARITIES
BOARD IN JUNE
Duties Cover Wide FieId-Many I'm
fortunate Children Have Been
Beneficaries.

The report OF the Vermont Board
of Charities and Proba' ion covering
June is just made public. In the pro
bation department "a new cases were
received during the month and Al ter
minated, leaving the total number up
on probation and parole 65S or about
moo less than three years ago.
In the early days probationers and
paroers made their reports on a
printed form. They are now re-
ouired to write personal letters once
each month and during the month
of June IT'S or nearly one-third Of
the entire number were personally
visited by a representative of the
board
In The child care department Is
found many very interesting items
During the month eight dependent
children we're committed to the board,
1.-TWO we're committed to Brandon upon
the boards recommendation; II defec-
tive children were investigated fer
surgical care, 10 were approved for
hospital treatment, II entered hospi-
tails, 16 were discharged from hospital
two children were sent to Pittsford
SAM arium. one to the Preyentorium
at Essex Cen. err and one to Waterbury.
Mothers Aid was granted involving
nine children. During the month %
cases were investigated involving 81
children, requiring SO separate visits.
During the month S35S56 were
received for the Graham fund for
crippled and defective children who
have not been committed to the
Board. This feature of the Charities
Board work has been highly approved
by the public generally, More than
1870 little detectives have been made
physically we'll through the generonsi
ty of the public, there being no STATE
funds available for this department OF
their work. There are about 40 chill
dren now needing hospital treatment
but the department is wholly withou'
funds for their care until such time as
generously disposed persons come to
their assistance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-07-10
MOTOR TRUCK RUNS WILD
Got Away on the Mohawk Trail and
Finally Turned Over

| Got Away on the Mohawk Trail and
Finally Turned over
North Adams July 9--Out of con
IWo and gathering momentum every
second, a huge truck laden with fur,
Initure came crashing down the Mo
hawk Tral late yesterday afternoon
| shortly before 6, rounded the Hairpln
Turn and toppled ever ON lis side,
pnning beneath il james H. Nugent
OF IS Rossrstreet Boston and serious
| ly injuring the driver William Kirby
OF Somerville Two other men on the
truck escaped injury.
Nugent is now in the North ADJ
ans hospital and it was said to be ex-
IRENE doubtful If his right foot can
be saved.
The truck was the property of F.
| p. Caldwell of 16i Merrimac street
Boston, and was loaded with furniture
which was being shipped from Somer-
vile, Mass, to GIoosick Falls.
Kirby was driving and on the seat
with him We're three other men. At
, ter they had started down this side
of the mountain, Kirby, 1t is said
was permitting the big machine to
coast with the brakes set Sudden
| ly, as the big truck was approaching
tho Hairpin Turn something went
wrong The vehicle began to rock
and sway and then shot ahead Kir-
Iby old a reporter that he believed
the truck to be going at least So mile3
an hour
Directly ahead was a small bui'd
ing on the piazza of which were u
score or more of women and chill
dren enjoying the view To the right
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-11-05

entire job in this office, and if we
measure up to our present antici-
pations, we're not going TO be
ashamed of it, either With Mr.,
Dahlager on the ads, and Mr.,
Noyes on the directory proper, we
expect to print book that will
do credit to the island. If any
telephone subscriber wants any
change, Mr.. Moore requests that
he be notified at once. We are
working to build up an industry
or enterprise, that will be credit
to the "Gem Of Puget Sound, F"
and we welcome fair and just
criticism, just as we do the word
of praise. The News-Record will
not become mere organ, while
under the present management,
but will at all times be a fearless
and independent medium, through
which our ideas, and the ideas of
the Vashon-Maury island may
properly function. Our readers
will not always agree with our
yiews-if they did we'd be run
ming a mighty weak paper. But
the entire personnel of the paper
are island residents, island citi-
2enS, island houscholders and is
land taxpayers. Thus it will be
seen that all our interests are tied
up on Vashon-Maury island. Sue
cess of community, is like the
bows Of an mbrella.-when one
goes up, they all 90 up-and
when one goes down, they all go
down. A newspaper can only pros
per as the other interests of the
island prosper, and our greatest
endeavor will be to do our bit to-
ward making every Vashon- Maury
islander prosper.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-11-05
JUST BETWEEN US

A school teacher informs MS that
the grammatical construction OF
the above heading is correct, 80
just between you and me" here
is a little office chat for this week,
While we sit in our little sanctum
seat, we see some of the good peo-
pie Of the Vashon precinct coming
and going to the polls, to help
elect public officials from a presi-
dent of the United States down to
"a precinct constable. What a won
dcrful instrument is an American
ballot. Often marked with but
little concern, and DEPOSITED in
the box with but little thought as
TO its power, it is still the symbol
Of equality and democracy
For It's Il weapon firmer set
And stronger than the bayonet ;
A weapon that comes down as
still
AS snow lakes 1all upon the
sod
To execute a freeman will,
As lightnings do the will of
God.
Because of the paramount i'm
portance Of the election this week,
we re crowding out a lot of,
things we naturally publish, to
make room for a full special page
of election reports. We cannot re-
view the results this week, for
the votes are not all cast as this
page is prepared for the press,
but we feel assured that whoever
is elected, and whatever party is
to represent our country and
state for the incoming term, will
be an expression of a majority of
the voters, and for that reason
their choice will be the choice Of
the Ncws-Record.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-11-05

from the running Of our heavy
machinery. 1t will be electric
lighted, the machinery will be pro
PEELED by electric motors, and the
linotype will be heated with cleo
tricity. There will be running
water, an abundance Of light,
ample store room, separate office
for the editorial room, and all in
all will be modern and convenient
When completed, and we are NOV
ed, we I'll always be at home to any
friends Of the paper, and will have
an easy chair to extend the visitor.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-11-05
Telephone Directory

The entire office force is work
ing like beavers on the new tele-
phone directory we are printing
this month. We expect to do the
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-11-05
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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-11-05

Rex Beach S "Out of the Storm
at the Movies Saturday night.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1920-11-05

Entered as second class matter, Oct,
90, 1916 at the post office at Vashon,
Washington, under the Act OF March 3,
1879.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
CASE AGAINST WEST
RUTLAND LISTERS BEGUN
Charged with Failure to Apprnisc Ger
tain W. Marble Co. Property

Rutland. Sept. 2.-It is said that
there is no precedent in Vermont for
the case of the State of Vermont VS..
the listers of the town of West Rut
land. trial of which was begun by jury
today before Municipal Judge George
NJ. Goddard of this city at West Rut-
land. There have been instances of liti-
cation against listers by towns but this
is said to be the first instance where
the State has brought criminal proceed
ings against officials. The listers in
question are w r.. Dryer. L. p. Holt
and Fred Lanthier. Their cases are to
be taken up separately, the prosecution
proceeding against Mr.. Dryer in the
begun to-day.
States Attorney P. NJ. NJ. Phelps. in his
opening statement. said that he would
show that the listers were guilty Of
malfeasance Of office in two respects; by
failure to appraise certain property of the
Vermont Marble company including large
blocks of marble at their proper value.
thereby depriving the grand list of West
Rutland of thousands of dollars: by
exempting the lime plant of the company
from taxation although the voters had
not authorized such exemption.
Attorney B. L. Stafford told the court
and jury that If Lister Dwyer was guilty
as charged it was through error rather
TINA any intention to do wrong and that
his practices were no different than those
followed out in all parts of the State.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
TO PRESERVE FRESH
BERRIES BY FREEZING

Washington, Sept Fresh berries and
cherries in midwinter are possible, the
experts of the Department of Agricul-
ture announce after extensive expert
ments. Successful methods of storing
fruits and berries in frozen condition
have been demonstrated and, the gov
eminent experts say, these should be
more fully utilized in relieving the mar
ket of surplus receipts of highly perish
able fruits while in sound, edible condi-
ton. They declare that preservation by
freezing is cheaper than canning. es-
pecially, when tin containers are costly,
as at present, and an important industry
of steady development is looked for in
this line.
Fruit held at proper temperatures. the
experts say, has a more natural flavor
than when canned or dried and is fully
as satisfactory as fresh fruit. is superior
to canned and dried fruit in making ice
creams and sherbets. and for cooking in
the form OF pies, preserves. jellies, and
other desserts and CONNECTIONS.
Strawberries, red and black raspber-
ries. blackberries. loganberries, blue her,
ries. gooseberres, currants, and sour
cherries have been found to keep sue
cessfully after being frozen. Berries can
be frozen in the crates in which market
ed in temperature from 10 degrees
Fahrenheit to zero and below and with
drawn from cold storage when wanted.
The fruits become waterlogged when TAX
en- out and collapse and therefore must
be used Immediately. Government ex-
perts say, however, that they retain their
natural flavor and in every way are COM
parable to the best fresh products.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
SHR|NERS' OUTING
Crowd of 1.JOO mt Mt. Sinai Temple
Gathering Mt Stntc Fair
Grounds

White River Junction, Sept 6-The
summer outing and women's field day of
Mount Sinai Temple, a. a. o. N. NJ. s.
on the Vermont State fair grounds to-
day was great success. The expected
and planned 1,5OO people were present and
the attending Shrlners present represent
ed every section of Vermont and other
Shriners present included those from
Aleppo Temple, Boston, and as far away
as Pittsburg, Pa.
The weather while threatening from
early forenoon continued fair till into the
evening and after the close of the days
proceedings. Present at the gathering
were William II. Herrck. illustrous
potenate. c. F. Milar, high priest c.
II. Almon. oriental guide. David A. Eli
Oft, treasurer, and G. II. Heaton, recor-
der. All officers of Mount Sinai Temple.
The local committee of arrangements
consisted of James F. Dewey. chairman.
G. T.. Mann, William Walker, Jr.. c. d.
Williams and G. II. Miller. The Temple
Cornet Band consisting of 30 members
and the famed Temple patrol. Capt n.
ID. Moulton, and consisting of q members
led the procession. At 2:30 o'clock a
banquet consisting of an old-time Rhode
Island menu of baked clans. lobster and
green corn was served in a tent with
courses laid for 1850. There was pleas sing
vaudeville program from IL till 200 1t
was the biggest outing in the history Of
the temple
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09

and Chuck virgins OF Indiana polls,
light heavyweights. and a serio-comic
six-round mx-up in which Bill Tate, the
elongated sparring partner who has be-
come n fixture in the Dempsey training
camps, employed one Of the longest left
arms ever seen in a squared ring to
make Sam Langford, the Boston negro
heavyweight. keep his distance. Tate
won by a shade, but not because Lang
ford was not game, for the chunky visitor
from the stern shore displayed an almost
inhuman capacity for turning wicked
rights by interposing his head as an
obstacle Langford. entering the ring
at 1914. reached almost to the arm pit of
the giant Tate. whose mighty bulk sent
the scales sagging under his $50 pounds
of bone and sinew.
The Greb-Wiggns set-to resulted in a
draw after a whrlwind battle that kept
the spectators on their tip-toes. Virgins
employed the Johnny Dundee hop, a
kangaroo leap that lifted him over Greb's
guard time and again. but tho blows he
landed Lacked the punch needed to do
any serious damage.
The arena was nearly filed. Promoter
Floyd Fitzsimmons said that 5000 per-
sons stood outside, declining to come in
and pay the $l3. 500 and $33 demanded
for about 1000 seats that ne estimated
stood empty. From friendly lookouts
perched on the high wooden walls they
got their fight news.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
TO HEAR MURDER CASE
Mrs. Kate Ives Charged With Murder
of oliver LOvely-HOwrican
VIII Case Up Again

St Adams. Sept. Tho September
term of Franklin County Court will con-
yene in this city September IA, with the
Hon. Y. s. Stanton OF Roxbury presiding
and Charles A. Gardyne of Montgomery
and Fred a. Collins. assistant judges
There are IS jury trials, % cases to be
assigned by the court, 76 civil, 40 divorce
cases and two criminal cases on the fall
term court docket. There are 10 cases
slated for the court of chancery.
The case of the most interest undoubt-
eddy will be that Of the State of Vermont
VS.. Kate Ives, who is charged with the
murder Of oliver Lovely in the early
spring. The indictment was filed against
Mrs. Ives May "a and NJ H. Alexander
was assigned as her attorney. An order
for commitment for observation as to her
sanity was filed May % by her attorney
and was granted. She was taken soon
afterwards to the hospital at Water
bury, where she now is. Mrs. Ives. while
living with Mr.. Lovely, shot him through
the neck as he was sleeping after quar-
rel. it Is alleged during which he threat
ened to leave her.
Another case of interest to be tried
during the coming term of court is the
Maud Howrcan will case, which was
transferred from Grand Isle County Court,
where the case was tried once, dis
agreement of the jury resulting. The
case will undoubtedly last the longest
Of any to be tried The attorneys are
Charles II. Darling. F. l.. Webster,
r.. c. Mower and Guy NJ. Page for the
proponents and V. A. Billiard and Jed p.
Laid for the contestants.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09

Mobile, Ala, August q, 1s4S. living in the
South for the first ten years of her life.
She then removed to Haverhill, n. H.,
and was educated at a private school IN
Concord, n. H. She taught for year
in Bath, n. H.. and after the war lived
for a time in Washington. Mrs. Mer-
riil is active in the social and religious
life of st. Johnsbury.
The couple was married in Washing
ton September 6. 1870. and 1t is quite
coincidence that both are lineal de-
scendants of New England colonial gov
crnors. Mr.. Merrll's grandfather was
Sir John Leverett. one of the hrst
colonial governors of Massachusetts ana
Mrs Merril's grandfather was josiah
Bartlett, a COLONEL governor and the
first governor of New Hampshire, and one
of the eigners of the Declaration OF lndc-
pendence.
There has been no break in the family
circle and they have six children: j. L.
Merrill of Philadelphia. Or. Walter L.
Merrill. Miss Margaret b. Merrill and
Luella. wife of Col. Joseph Fairbanks all
of Washington. Elizabeth, wife or Arthur
G. Sprague of st. Johnsbury. and Wini-
fred s.. who was just married TO Arthur
Il, Howard of Hartford, Conn. The grand
children include a son and daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Merrill. two sons
of Col. and Mrs. Joseph FAIRBANKS, ana
three sons and daughter of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Arthur G.. Spraguc. All were home
for the celebration except the family
of !. l.. Merrill. who were unable to be
/ present.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
HANGS HIMSELF
Irving j. Fffeid Found Dead by Wife,
Recently brought From West

Montpelier. Sept 7.-Irving J. Fiied
who was recently brought home from
Detroit. Mich. whore he had been ems
ployed committed suicide Tuesday shortly
before noon by hanging himself. He at,
tached rope to a hook in the kitchent
placed tho rope about his neck, and then
fell forward on it. Mrs. Fifeld. who had
been shopping down town. found her hust
band when she reached home. Physicians
were notified and an effort was made td
bring him back to life but without avail,
Mr. Fifield had been employed in De-
weeks ago upon complaint OF his family
the States attorney issued a warrant upon
which he was arrested by Sheriff f. II.
Tracy In Detroit and brought back ia
Montpelier Last Friday he went to tho
Central Vermont railway station, where
he inquired the expense of ticket back
to Detroit. indicating that he did not
want II at that time. 1t was understood
at the probation department that he waS
intending to go back to Detroit. Mr.,
Fifeld was known as good workman
and is understood to have held good
position in Detroit.
He was native of Montpelier horn y
wears ago, a son of MIR and Mrs. George
Fifield. He leaves a wife and three chill,
dren, May, Lillian Janette and Mildredl
also a sister, Mrs. Eva White, who live{
I'm Maine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
CUSTOMS FORCES CHANGE
Maurice Walsh Succeeds RurIesOn As
special Deputy Collector
other Promotions

St Adams, Sept 1.-THE following
changes have been made in the customs
force of district of Vermont, No. 2. occa-
stoned by the death of Special Deputy
Collector George w. Burleson: Maurice
Walsh of st. Adams is promoted to
special deputy collector to succeed Mr..
Burleson: Erwin +. Gulley. deputy col
lector and cashier, to succeed Walsh ::
Clarence f. Sawyer, deputy collector and
auditor, to succeed Gulley; Charles G..
Taylor of Beecher Falls transferred and
promoted to the office of statistical clerk
to succeed Sawyer; Homer &. Corliss OF
tiishgate transferred and promoted to
deputy collector in charge at Beecher
Falls to succeed Taylor; Wayne r. Wood
worth of Derby Line transferred and
promoted to deputy collector in charge
at I1ighgate to succeed Corless: Edwin
NJ Wright Of Fairfax appointed deputy
collector and inspector at Derby Line to
succeed Woodwork.
To fill vacancies caused by the retire
ment of customs employees over 20 years
of age. Harold T. Manchester has been
appointed inspector of customs at Mont
real to succeed Thomas Fitzsimmons. re-
tired Irving r. Bronson, deputy collec-
tor and inspector to succeed Thomas G.
tIdlp III Newport, TtllItu, JoStlH II
Walker has been appointed deputy coll
lector and inspector at Swanton to All
the vacancy caused by the death of T.. f.
Garvin.
The following changes In this district
were occasioned by the death of Everett
Forsythe OF Derby Line: Herbert A
Rice of Alburg transferred and promoted
to deputy collector in charge at Derby
Line; Louis T.. Poirier of Winooski ap-
pointed deputy collector and inspector tc
succeed Rice.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
MUDGETT IS HELD
FOR GRAND JURY
Preliminary Hearing of Mar
Charged With ShoniO
Girls Murder

Hyde Park, Sept. 7.-Arthur Mudgett,
the 36-year-old lumberman and jack-of-
all trades arrested on warrant charging
nm with the brutal murder of 19-year-old
Amy Shonio, factory employe. at john
son July 81, was to-day at a preliminary
hearing held without bail for the grand
jury at the December term Of Lamoille
county court. Mudgett sat through the
hearing calm but pale. He frequently con-
suited with his counsel
The county court house was crowded,
tho largest crowd Of spectators the court
room ever held The h caring was befors
Justice Lafountain of Morrisvlle. Attor-
noy General Archibald and states Attor-
neY Tracy Of Johnson appeared for tho
state and w. A. Dutton of Hardwick and
David f.. Porter Of st. Johnsbury for Mud.
gctt
Fifteen witnesses were called by thu
Statc.Dr. r. ~. Stone of tho state labora-
tory, VINO performed the autopsy on tho
hody OF the Shonio girl. testified to hls
examination Of the body Of the girl the dav
II was found. ITo said the clothing was
soaked In blood. that her tongue and lips
were swollen and that there was every in.
dication she met death by violence. He
said she was about to become n mother.
Mrs. Harriet Foster. at whose house
-i'HH ''ioilo anu MuGgett nOAr0ed, Eat1
Mudgett had supper at tho house the night
the girl disappeared and that he came IN
at eleven o'clock.
The ouija board figured IN testimony
Mrs. Foster saying Miss Shonio used ID
consult it,
Mrs. Foster also said Mudeett paid fot
a visit of physician called to see Misc
Shonio when she was i'll and that shs
thought Mudgett also paid for clothes
for the girl
Peroy Mudgett, brother Of the de-
PENDANT. testified to seeing his brother
Mt his house at eight o'clock the night OF
July 81. ila Atwc'l, an employe of tho
johnson Hotel. said MudEett was in her
/ room for an hour the night of the MUIR
der, coming between 9:i5 and ~ o'clock.
| Several other witnesses were called and
two letters, said to have been written by
Mudgett to Amy Shonio We're read. Neither
one was signed, hut Mrs. Foster testified
TO have giving the paper on which they
were writton to Midget last Christmas.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-09
AGAIN DOESN'T BELIEVE
LAMOILLE IS "PROMISED"

Worthwhile, Sept. Frank w. Agan
of Ludlow, candidate for the republic
can nomination for governor and
Homer Skeels of Milton. spoke tonight
at a rally at the town hall 1t was not
very largely attended. The Morrisville
band played and +. w. Fleetwood pre-
sided.
That I.amoille county does not in
tend to be delivered by an local
politician to any candidate for governor
was made evident when the audience
applauded Mr.. Agan's reference to be
an alleged trade and bet of a well
known local leader. said to be IA Bah
bitt lieutenant. Mr.. Agan mentioned
no names but he said:
81 was told there was no use in my
coming into this county. That IT had
been promised to another candidate.
Since when have the voters of Lamoille
county given their suffrage into the
hands of one man or group of men?
! don't believe in that sort of political
pledge and l don't believe you do"
Mr.. Agan will speak in Montpelier
tomorrow night.