Source, Rutland Daily Herald--July 31, 1942. 82 Chickens Stolen From Fra-Mar Farm. The theft of 82 Rhode Island Red chickens, almost broiler size, was discovered yesterday morning at Fra-Mar farm in Mendon, Sheriff Roy H. Leonard reported last night. The thieves took all but 17 of the chickens from the henhouse. Fra-Mar farm is owned by Mrs. Mary Dunn of 26 Washington street. The farm manager, Howard Evarts and his wife were out for the evening, but a hired man, who was sleeping in the main house, told Sheriff Leonard that he had heard the dog in the house barking about 10 o'clock Wednesday night. The main house is about 75 feet away from the henhouse. An investigation is being continued. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.