Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1921-01-28
State Items

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Barre had 222 births, 1903 marriages
and l42 deaths in 1920,
Because he struck his niece, Dana
Pease of Brattleboro paid a fine Of
Ray Carman of Piermont inf cted a
bad wound on one foot while welding
an axe
Rufus Blanchard of Rutland paid a
$25 fine because he used his fists in an
argument,
The Rutland Chamber of Commerce
is seek ny better streets and sidewalks
for that city.
The Ca edonia County Teachers as
ISOLATION is to have its annual conven-
ton January 27-2S at St. Johnsbury.
Alderman Charles w. Spencer is a
candidate for mayor of Rutland. May
or James c. Dunn is also a candidate,
Will am Sage OF West Fairlee lost
the sight of one eye when a chip
struck it while he was at work in the
woods.
The Brattleboro Red Cross has
voted 500 for the care OF so little
invisible" guests, starving children of
Europe.
Lewis E. Parker, Civil War veteran,
IS dead at the So diers' Home, Benning-
ton He served in Company G, Ninth
Vermont.
d. M. Fountaine of Chester Depot
had one eye bad injured when struck
bxt a lid ,rb;la % = urorty ia tho Cfema RI
mill the other day,
Mrs. Fred II. Furman Of Springfield
was badv burned on one hand while
extinguishing flames caused by drop
ping lighted candle.
CO... WhitteSey o. Lost Battalion"
fame, who told the Germans ito go to
hell" was in St. Johnsbury recently
and created quite little excitement
when recogn zed.
Fred Varmetti of Washington was
~ on the eye by a small branch the
other day while working in the woods,
and as result has had to undergo an
operation to save the eyes sight
Jasper David II who struck a gran
lite post while coasting in Barre is
recovering. Two ribs were broken.
Henry Aver of Underhill was badly
injured on one hand when a hardwood
stick flew out Of a lathe he was work
ing on,
Killed by Tree
Benjamin McRae of East Charleston
was killed when tree fell on him
while at work in a woodjot His back
was broken. He was AZ and unmarr ed.
Baby Breaks its Leg
Herbert Edwards, the two-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Edwards
Of St. Johnsbury, fell out of his car
rage and broke his right leg between
the knee and hip. The child was play
ing with his sister at the time.
State Checker Champion Vanquished
David Stephen, who recently won
the checker championship OF Vermont
in tournament in Montpelier, was de-
feated Monday by Victor c. Consene,
champion of Boston. Mr. Stephen lost
four games. drew one and won one.
Injuries Prove Fatal
Thomas Fay, injured in a premature
explosion of dynamite in Healdville
last Monday, died at the Rutland hos
pital In addition to injuries to his
heed, he lost an arm and one leg was
shattered. He was 45 years of age.
Woman Dies of Fall
Mrs. Sarah E. Cromack. rs, of Ben
nington died as the result of injuries
sustained in a fall In going to a
neighbours at night she left the side
walk and later was discovered with
broken shoulder and bruises
Fishermen May Get Hearing
Rutland fishermen may get hear
ing before the fish and game committee
in case the petition against the law
which would close the trout season on
August | is reported favorably, State
Fish and Game Commissioner Leavens
has said.
Gambling Machines Seized
Minor gambling machines have been
seized at the Myott & Whitaker pool
room at Bethel and the prOprietors Of
the place were obliged to pay fines OF
SO each A penny machine used in
cigar trade and punch boards have
been in frequent use.
Rutland Fair September S
The six-day Rutland fair will begin
on September 5. The officials have re-
ceived word that Plattsburgh has
changed its dates to the week following
and thet the State fair at White River
Junction also has changed its dates
to the week of September u.
ST. Johnsbury Boy Missing
Requests have been sent out asking
of Albert McBain, Ia, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John McBain of Pine
Lodge farm. near St, Johnsbury, who
has been missing since January l. 1t is
said to be a case of a dissatisfied
youngster seeking his own way in the
world
Rutland Armory Ready April
The Armory in Rutland will prob
ably be ready for occupancy by April
/ Work was begun on it last June.
The main hall is so by l2O feet and
has a floor space of nearly 10000 square |
feet The hall has a stage where motion
pictures, vaudeville, and even a small |.
show can be given
Will Aid Little Cripple