Source, Rutland Daily Herald--July 4, 1911. "BANTY" CHANGED HIS MIND. First He Pleaded Not Guilty, But Then Owned Up--Gets Three Months. The mills of justice ground fast in City court yesterday, "Banty" Talbot again caused a quantity of ink to be spread upon the records and four other cases of intoxication were heard. "Banty" was set down for a third offense, but that was putting it mildly. In the morning he pleaded not guilty to the charge and the hearing was postponed until afternoon. At 2 o'clock "Banty" had changed his mind, and he came into court and owned up. Not only that but he made a disclosure. The disclosure, however, was of the variety that police courts are inclined to treat with scepticism, and so "Banty" was locked up to think the matter over.The court awaits a more satisfactory explanation of how and where "Banty" got his intoxicating drinks. A sentence of 30 days in the county jail, with a fine of $15 and costs, was imposed. "Banty's" time will not be counted until he appears in court again with a reasonable story. If he does not pay the fine and costs he will have to spend 93 days in jail for his "third offense." Walter Peters and Clarence Pelkey joined forces Saturday night and annoyed some sober citizens who appealed to the police. They are both employed at teamsters by Hiram F. Noyes. Saturday night having access to the Noyes barn, they took a horse and wagon and enjoyed a drive up Woodstock avenue. Their driving was not particularly successful. In City court yesterday they each pleaded guilty to a first offense of intoxication and paid a fine of $5 and costs. William Crow and Walter Weinle were also arraigned for intoxication, first offense. They each pleaded guilty and paid a fine of $5 and costs of $3.70. State's Attorney Bert L. Stafford prosecuted the "Banty" case and Grand Juror C.B. Costello looked after the other cases. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby Genealogy not just a hobby, but a labor of love.