HUGH J. WILLIAMS. POULTNEY, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
SUED FOR $10,000.
Action has been commenced in the Rutland County Court by Elizabeth J. Paterson of Granville, New York, against Hugh J. Williams of Poultney, for $10,000 damages.It is claimed by the plaintiff that she lived with defendant as his housekeeper for thirteen years, and in consideration of such services defendant should always provide a home for plaintiff and see that she never came to want. The defendant is a prominent resident of Poultney.
Burlington Free Press ~ October 10th, 1895.
HUGH J. WILLIAMS. POULTNEY, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
IN FAVOR OF THE DEFENDANT.
Something over a year ago a suit was brought against Hugh J. Williams of this place by a Mrs. Pattison of Granville for severasl thousand dollars, mention of which was made by the JOURNAL at the time. The foolowing letter from Mr. Platt, counsel for Mr. Williams, shows clearly the result, which also proves that it was nothing mor nor less than a case of blackmail. We congratulate Mr. Williams on the outcome :SHERRIFF'S OFFICE, RUTLAND VERMONT ~ Sept. 30th, 1896.
Dear Sir :- The report has been filed by Judge Read in case of Miss Pattison against you.
The referee find the facts just as we claim, viz., that plaintiff worked for you for wages agreed on; that you have fully paid the wages agreed on and owe her nothing.
That in February, 1892, Miss Pattison understanding executed and delivered a release of all claim, etc., and that judgement is rendered in your favor. I could not have written a report stronger in your favor.
Truly yours, F. S. PLATT, Attorney.
Poultney Journal ~ October 2nd, 1896.
HUGH J. WILLIAMS. POULTNEY, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
The suit of Hugh J. Williams against Charles E. Rogers, brought some time ago to recover damages for the sale of a lame horse, and appealed by the defendant to the county court, was referred out, and the hearing was had at Beaman and Platt's office on Tuesday last. C. H. Darling was the referee. The lawyers in the case were, F. S. Platt for plaintiff, and H. L. Clark of Castleton for defendant.After all testimony of the plaintiff had been taken, the defendant concluded that a settlement was in order. A reasonable offer was given to the plaintiff and accepted. And the suit was discontinued, Rogers paying the costs.
Poultney Journal ~ September 3rd, 1897.
HUGH J. WILLIAMS. POULTNEY, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
After an illness approximating six months, Hugh J. Williams died at his residence on Bentley avenue on Monday morning at 9.45. He had suffered unceasingly for several days, and death certainly came to him as a great relief. The cause of his death was acute gastric indigestion.Mr. Williams was born in Llandegai, near Bethesda, North Wales, May 25th, 1829, and was consequently in his eighty first year. When a young he came to this country, and had resided in New York, Fair Haven, Granville and this place, besides some of his life in the west. He had travelled extensively in Wisconsin, California, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Africa. Nine times had he crossed the Atlantic ocean, all but one of which was after he had lost his eyesight.
It was on the 17th of October, 1868, when Mr. Williams suffered the misfortune which deprived him him of the sight of both eyes. While preparing to blast several holes, a premature explosion occirred, and in addition to losing his sight, his body was severely lacerated and for a time his life was despaired of. After recovery Mr. Williams enagaged in business, and had been an extensive manufacturer of roofing slate in this town, Granville and Whitehall, having owned some valuable slate properties.
Mr. Williams was twice married, his first wife being Mrs. Hannah Jones, widow of Griffith R. Jones. They were married on December 7th, 1883, and her death occurred October 3rd, 1901.
For his second wife he married on June 26th, 1906, Miss Mary A. Roberts of Fair Haven, who survives him. During his severe illness she tenderly cared for him, and he did not want for anything that human hands could furnish. A brother, David J. Williams, and a sister also survive.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from his late home, Rev. D. R. Williams of Fair Haven officiating. Music was furnished by a kixed quartet.
The remains were interred in Poultney cemetery.
Poultney Journal ~ July 30th, 1909.
HUGH J. WILLIAMS. POULTNEY, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
In slate Hugh J. Williams Dies at His Home in Poultney.
In the death of Hugh J. Williams, which occurred at his home in Poultney, Monday morning of last week, after a long and painful illness with acute gastric indigestion, this section lost one of its most successful slate operators.Mr. Williams was born in Llandegai, near Bethesda, in Wales, May 25th, 1829. He camr to this country shortly after reaching manhood and made his home for several years in this place. On October 17, 1868, while at work in a slate quarry, he lost the sight of both eyes through a premature explosion. He recovered after a long illness and lived to become on of the largest operators in slate in this section, owning quarries in Poultney, Granville and Whitehall. He accumulated a fortune and of late years had lived in retirement at Poultney.
Mr. Williams was twice married, his first wife being Mrs. Hannah Jones, who died October 3rd, 1901. He married for his second wife, Miss Mary A. Roberts, daughter of Pierce Roberts of this place, June 26th, 1906, who survives her husband.He is also survived by two brothers, David J. Williams of Poultney and a brother in Wales.
The funeral the Wednesday following his death was largely attended, many being present from Poultney and surrounding towns. Rev. John R. Williams of Fair Haven officiated, assisted by William Nathaniel. The bearers were Thomas T. Jones, Owen Jones, John R. Jones, William Griffith, Moses J. Jones and William J. Thomas. The burial was in Poultney cemetery.
Fair Haven Era ~ August 5th, 1909.
HUGH J. WILLIAMS. POULTNEY, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
Executor's Sale of Slate Property at Auction.
The real estate owned by the late Hugh J. Williams, of Poultney, will be sold at Public Auction by the undersigned, as Executor, at the Town Clerl's office in Poultney, on Saturday, January 27th 1912, at two o'clock in the afternoon.The property consists of the so-called Hiram Hotchkiss farm in the south part of the Town of Poultney and of the Roach lands, east of, and adjoining said Hotchkiss farm; said Roach lands being situated partly in the Town of Wells. The building lots on the west shore of Lake St. Catherine are not included in the sale.
The property will be sold, subject to the following claims:
1. A lease od a certain portion of the slate vein on said property to Parry, Jones and Owens. The royalty reserved in said lease, which includes the royalty due for slate made since June 1st, 1911, is sold with the property.
2. A lease of dumping ground to Rising, Nelson and Morrow. The rent accruing under this lease, due and to become due, is sold with the property. The rent now due is the rent since August 1st, 1911, at Fifteen dollars a month.
3. A lease to the Hughes Snyder Slate Company of a part of the property.
4. The right of Auld and Conger Co. to maintain a tramway across said property.
5. A mortgage on said property, held by Eugene R and James E. Norton, of Granville, upon which mortgage there was due on the 14th day of November, 1911, the sum of 5274 dollars and 35 cents, which mortgage has been foreclosed, and under the decree obtained there must be paid to redeem said premises, from said mortgage, on or before the 1st day of February, 1912, the sum of Five Hundred dollars, with interest from said 14th day of November, 1911; and on or before the 1st day of April, 1912, the further sum of One Thousand dollars, with interest thereon from November 14th, 1911; and on or before the 14th day of November, 1912, the balance due on the said mortgage.
6. Such rights as the widow of the said Hugh J. Williams may have in said property under the law.
Sale positive and for cash.
Dated at Poultney, Vermont, this 1st day of January, 1912.
WILLIAM H. HUGHES. Executor.
Poultney Journal ~ January 26th, 1912.
HUGH J. WILLIAMS. POULTNEY, RUTLAND COUNTY, VERMONT.
E. E. FARMER SEEKS TO RECOVER $600 ON LOAN.
J. D. Williams Denies He Ever Borrowed Money - Family History Gone Into.Troubles over money matters which date back for several years and which have apparently nearly caused a family feud between Mrs. Edward E. Farmer and her brother, John D. Williams of Beaman street, Poultney, were aired in Rutland County court yesterday when for over an hour Mrs. Williams was asked pointed questions concerning her management of her father, the late David J. Williams, the questions and answers frequently reaching a point where Judge F. M. Butler was forced to rap for order.
The plaintiff, Edward E. Farmer, seeks to recover a balance of about $600 on a loan in 1909, while thedefendant, through Attorney J. C. Jones, stated in court yesterday that he not only denied ever borroowing any money but also denied making the $450 or thereabouts in payments, included in the plaintiff's specifications.
The plaintiff is represented by Attorneys J. B. McCormick of Granville, New York, and M. C. Webber of this city while the defendant is represented by Attorneys J. C. Jones and B. L. Stafford.
The plaintiff claims that in 1909 Mr. Williams, the defendant, came to his home, where Williams' father and mother lived, and asked if he could borrow $2100. The plaintiff contends that David Williams Loaned $1050 and that Mr. Farmer loanedthe other $1050.
There are two notes, one signed by Mrs. Farmer for her father and another signed by Mr. Farmer.. The notes, with two bank books as collateral, were placed with the Rutland Savings bank and a certified check for $2100 sent to Mr. Farmer. He cashed the check and turned the money ove rto Mrs. Farmer and Mrs. Farmer on the stand yesterday claimed she turned this money over to Mr. Williams, her brother.
During the exchange she did not take any receipt or paper of any sort to show the transaction. She said she did not know enough about business, but in reply to a question she admitted that she did practically all the business for her uncle, Hugh J. Williams, a big slate dealer in Poultney. She said she did do his business and that she never tried to cheat him out of a cent, Mr. Jones remarking:-
"No, but you tried to cheat him by bringing suit against his estate in this court, didn't you?"
To this Mrs. Farmer shouted:-
"Well that's none of your business."
The case will be continued this morning at 9 o'clock. The following Jury was selected: B. A. Anderson of Proctor, Lee R. Churchill of Brandon, James M. Fick of Rutland, Levi T. Fletcher of Mount Holly, Fred A. Gardner of Middletown Springs, Charles P. Hill of Mendon, Fred E. Horton of Chittenden, L. J. Parris of Danby, John C. Patterson of Proctor, William C. Smith of West Rutland, Walter C. Thrall of West Rutland and Harry W. Welch of this city.