Source, The Rutland Weekly Herald-- Thur. Dec. 14, 1905. MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE NOW CHARGE AGAINST ALLARD. Woodstock, Dec. 7--W.D.Allard, who killed Thomas McCormack last Saturday in West Bridgewater, today requested that an information be filed charging him with murder in the second degree and this action was taken by the County court. Allard's trail was set for December 19, in Windsor County court. This move by the defendant is designed to expedite the hearing of his case, which would otherwise have to wait until next term. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby