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NOLAN, DANIEL JOSEPH, Burlington. Physician. Born Burlington, March 10, 1877; son of John and Catherine (Pow- ers) Nolan. Educated in the parochial schools and St. Joseph's College, Burling- ton; Burlington High School; University of Vermont, medical department, M. D.
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1904. A Democrat; member department of health. A Roman Catholic; member Knights of Columbus, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Burlington and Chittenden County Clini- cal Society, and Vermont State Medical Society.
NORTHROP, PETER BENT BRIGHAM, Fairfield. Farmer. Born Fairfield, April 22, 1856; son of Jonathan and Deborah Fay (Mitchell) Northrop. Educated in the public schools of Sheldon, Goddard Seminary, Barre, graduating in the class of '83, and Columbia Law School, Wash- ington, D. C. In 1891 married Kate Fletcher of Jeffersonville; they have three children, Mary Fletcher, Consuelo Ber- tina, and Frederika Brigham. Owing to poor health gave up the study of law and adopted the occupation of farming, pur- chasing a worn-out farm in 1888; a pio- neer in the use of dynamite for clearing stone, and by a judicious rotation of crops, etc .. he now has an up-to-date farm of 250 acres in Fairfield and another in Fletcher, having 15,000 maples thereon. Constructed first piece of telford road in his section, largely at his own expense. Originally a democrat, but has of late affiliated with the Republican party; has repeatedly held important offices in Shel- don and Fairfield, being chairman of board of selectmen in latter town for past 10 years; represented Fairfield in the Legis- lature 1900, where he introduced and car- ried through a resolution making appro- priation for erection of a tablet upon the birthplace of the late President Arthur, purchasing the site and donating it to the state. In religious preference an Episco- palian; member of Vermont Dairymen's Association since 1890, and at present time its auditor; charter member Vermont Sugarmakers' Association, having been on various committees, its vice-president, and at present time its auditor.
NORTON, GEORGE MADISON, Hunting- ton. Merchant and farmer. Born Hun- tington, Dec. 19, 1858; son of Solomon R. and Columbia C. (Ballou) Norton. Educated in the public schools and Green Mountain Seminary. In 1881 married Etta Morrill of Huntington, youngest daughter of Geo. H. and Julia (Doty) Morrill; they have two children, Forest M. and Greta W. Engaged in farming
with his father for five years; conducted a creamery 20 years ; in the mercantile busi- ness under firm name of Norton & John- son for five years; now owns a farm of over 500 acres with a sugar orchard of 3,000 trees. Is a Republican; has held practically every office in the gift of the town; represented Huntington in the Leg- islature 1896; chairman of committee on agriculture, and member of committee on claims; in 1898 was door-keeper of the House; represented Chittenden County in the Senate 1910, member of committees on claims, highways and bridges, and in- ternal improvements. Is a member of the Baptist Church. Past master of North Star Lodge No. 12, F. & A. M., of Rich- mond.
NORTON, NATHAN A., Lyndonville. Lawyer. Born Glover, Sept. 21, 1863; son of Elijah A. and Dolly M. (Abbott) Norton. Educated in the public schools, Johnson State Normal School, class of 1888, and Michigan University, class of 1895. In 1907 married Viola Robinson of Fletcher ; they have two children, Elijah Guy and Dorothy M. After graduating from the normal school taught school four years in Glover, later studying law with Hon. E. A. Cook at Newport; was ad- mitted to the Vermont Bar, and practiced law in Glover five years; in 1900 came to Lyndonville and engaged in practice; one of the law firm of Cook & Norton since 1909. Is a Republican. In religious be- lief a Universalist. Member of Crescent Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M., of Lyndon- ville; Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Knights of Pythias; Red Men; Junior Order of United American Mechanics; Modern Woodmen of America; and In- dependent Order of Foresters.
NORTON, ROMEO A., Huntington. Farmer. Born Huntington, Jan. 15. 1851 ; son of Solomon R. and Columbia C. (Bal- lou) Norton. Educated in the public schools. In 1876 married Anna E. Bick- ford of Huntington, who died in 1899; they had five children, Ernest G., Bertha C., Martha M., Hobart J. M., and Anna. In 1902 married Nellie M. Buzzell of East Barrington, N. H. Has always en- gaged in farming, with the exception of a short time spent in mercantile business ; has been correspondent for the Burlington Free Press and Bristol Herald for 15
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years. A Republican; has held most of the town offices; selectman three years; lister 1895-8, and again in 1909, holding the office at the present time; first con- stable and collector five years; deputy sheriff of Chittenden County 16 years; high bailiff of Chittenden County 15 years, holding the office at the present time; member of Republican town committee six years; moderator several years; repre- sented Huntington in the Legislature 1910. Member of the Free Baptist Church; warden and superintendent for 20 years. Member of Modern Woodmen of America.
NOYES, A. BARBER, St. Johnsbury. In- surance. Born Hyde Park, Jan. 13, 1857; son of Lucius H. and Diadamia J. (Smal- ley) Noves. Educated at Lamoille Cen- tral Academy, Hyde Park, and People's Academy, Morrisville. In 1879 married Emily Boles of St. Johnsbury; they had five children, Barbara and Agnes (de- ceased), Leigh, Isabel, and Noel. Moved to St. Johnsbury 1873; with Joel Fletcher until 1879; assistant cashier First Nation- al Bank until 1883; in office of E. and T. Fairbanks and Co. until 1887; in business for self since 1887; member investing board Passumpsic Savings Bank since 1889. Is a Republican, and a Congrega- tionalist. Member of Passumpsic Lodge No. 27, F. & A. M .; a Knights Templar and member of the Mystic Shrine; has been secretary of nearly all the local Ma- sonic bodies, and treasurer of all.
NOYES, EUGENE HAMILTON, Sharon. Farmer. Born Tunbridge, Jan. 29, 1856; son of Washington M. and Lucy (Pool) Noves. Educated in the public schools of Strafford and Sharon. In 1878 married Nellie J. Hart of Sharon; they have two children, Jennie E. and Ralph E. Came to Sharon when 10 years of age, where he has since resided; now breeder of pure bred live stock at his home, Breezy Hill Farm. Active in the formation of Sharon Co-operative Creamery Association; direc- tor in same since its organization, and its treasurer since 1906. A Republican; has served as member of school board and selectman; member Republican town com- mittee. A Congregationalist; charter member Sharon Lodge No. 105, F. & A. M .; member Sharon Grange, Patrons of Husbandry.
NOYES, MARCELLUS CHANDLER, Shar- on. Merchant and live stock dealer. Born Tunbridge, Aug. 4, 1853; son of Washing- ton M. and Lucy (Poole) Noyes. Edu- cated in the schools of Strafford. In 1880 married Sarah E. Howe of Sharon; they have two daughters, Lucy (.Mrs. Chas. H. Barrett of Sharon), and Mary C. Learned the trade of blacksmith, which he followed for some time; later became a live stock dealer on his own account, and a member of the firm of Badger & Noyes, general merchants. A Repub- lican; has served 14 years as selectman, and for a longer period as overseer of the poor; represented Sharon in the Legisla- ture 1906; member of committees on railroads and highways; in 1907 ap- pointed state supervisor of highways for Windsor County, since holding the office. A Congregationalist, member of the prud- ential committee of his home church.
NOYES, ORRIN ELMER, Springfield. Merchant. Born Weathersfield, Feb. 4, 1856; son of Oliver and Caroline S. (Gates) Noyes. Educated in the public schools. In 1896 married Julia Fellows of Torrington, Conn. Began business life by learning the trade of tailoring, con- ducting a tailoring shop in Springfield up to 1905, since when he has engaged in the mercantile business, keeping a five and ten cent store. Is a Republican. A Con- gregationalist. A member of Springfield Lodge No. 42, I. O. O. F .; Eagle Encamp- ment No. 22, I. O. O. F.
NOYES, WARD R., Brattleboro. Physi- cian and surgeon. Born Sutton, Nov. 17, 1870; son of Moses W. and Frances E. (Richardson) Noyes. Educated at Lyn- don Institute, Lyndon Center; New York Homeopathic Medical College and Hos- pital, 1896; Grace Hospital, New Haven, Conn .; New York Ophthalmic Hospital. In 1899 married Maud S. Huntley of Lyndonville; they have one son, Leighton Helmuth. Practiced medicine at Burke 1897-1906; located at Brattleboro 1907, as specialist in diseases of eye, ear, nose, and throat; is ophthalmologist at Brattle- boro Memorial Hospital. Member Ver- mont State Homeopathic Medical Society ; Windham County Medical Society; Medi- cal Club of Brattleboro; and Vermont State Medical Society. Is a Republican; was superintendent of schools, member of school board, and health officer for sev-
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eral years in Burke. Is a Baptist. Mem- ber Caledonia Lodge No. 98, F. & A. M .; past noble grand Alpine Lodge No. 28, I. O. O. F .; member Oasis Encampment No. 5, I. O. O. F.
NUTTING, WILSON DRAPER, Brandon. Merchant. Born Bakersfield, July 3, 1865; son of Frank G. and Axa D. (Kim- ball) Nutting. Educated in the public schools and Brigham Academy, Bakers- field. In 1886 married Nellie E. Morgan of St. Albans. In 1881 entered the store of L. J. Morton, St. Albans, as clerk ; since 1888 has been in business for himself in a department store, Brandon. Director in First National Bank, Brandon; presi- dent board of directors Brandon Inn Co., and director Brandon Free Public Library. A Republican; received the appointment of aide-de-camp with the rank of colonel on the staff of Governor George H. Prouty, Oct. 8, 1908. An attendant of the Congregational Church.
NYE, BENJAMIN F., Highgate Center. Retired farmer. Born Sheldon, Feb. 7, 1837; son of Nelson and Eliza (Fair- banks) Nye. Educated in the public schools. In 1861 married Helen M., daughter of William and Judith (Buzzell) Randall of Franklin; she died in 1883; they had four children, B. Emmett, Bea- trice E. (Mrs. Elmer E. Smith, Swanton), Blanche E. (Johnson Normal 1904), and Lymford O., manager Highgate Foundry Co. In 1885 married Martha, daughter of T. B. and Eliza (Nye) Foss of St. Albans. Began active business life by purchasing 50 acres of land, the nucleus of what is now known as the B. F. Nye farm of about 300 acres of the most pro- ductive soil in Franklin County, now occu- pied by his youngest son, L. O. Nye; later purchased a home in Highgate village, where he now resides. A Republican; grand juror 1882; lister 1883-7; select- man 1889-91, and 1894; game warden since the enactment of protective game laws; appointed deputy collector, of cus- toms during President Harrison's admin- istration, serving many years. A Meth- odist; agent and trustee of the church; member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grange.
OBER, J. HOWARD, White River Junc- tion. Chief of police. Born Seal Cove, Tremont, Me., Oct. 11, 1869; son of Al-
bert E. and Eldora R. (Flye) Ober. Edu- cated in the public schools of Tremont, Me. In 1890 married Maude S. Stanley of Brooklyn, N. Y .; she died 1898; they had two daughters, Gladys E. and Eldora R .; in 1901 married Inez K. Cressy of Glenburn, Me. Was employed for a time by the Maine Central Railroad; in 1900 went to Hopedale, Mass., and learned the machinist's trade, later being employed at Pittsfield, Mass., and Claremont, N. H .; was chief of police at Claremont, N. H., 1906-11; in 1911 removed to White River Junction, where he has filled the same office to the present time. Is a Republi- can. In religious belief a Universalist. Member of the Order of Elks; Knights of Pythias; and Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
O'CONNOR, FRANK H., Brattleboro. Surgeon. Born Keeseville, N. Y., Sept. 15, 1870; son of David and Katherine (Tay- lor ) O'Connor. Educated at University of Vermont; Dartmouth College; Long Island College Hospital; School of Phil- osophy, M. D. 1898. Began practice at Bellows Falls 1898; in Brattleboro since 1904. Surgeon Boston & Maine Railroad, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; medical examiner Mutual Life, Equitable Life, L. C. B. A. and Knights of Columbus. President Valley Fair Association; mem- ber of the Congress of Clinical Surgeons of North America; Windham County Med- ical Society; Connecticut Valley Medical Association, and Vermont State Medical Association. A Democrat; Roman Catho- lic; member of Knights of Columbus, and . Vermont Wheel Club.
OLMSTED, SAMUEL N., Morrisville. Farmer and mechanic. Born Elmore, March 12, 1832; son of Harry and Aver (Spofford) Olmsted. Educated in the public schools. In 1867 married Ellen L. Camp of Elmore; they had three children, Bertha Ellen, Carrie May (deceased), and George Newton. Mr. Olmsted is grand- son of Seth Olmsted, who with James Olm- sted, was one of the first settlers of the town of Elmore. He is a Republican ; has filled nearly all the town offices; rep- resented Elmore in the Legislature 1884. In religious preference is a Universalist.
O'NEILL, JAMES P., Northfield. Cath- olic clergyman. Born Richmond, Jan. 25, 1868 ; son of Thomas and Bridget (Burke)
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O'Neill. Educated at Richmond High School; St. Joseph's College, Burlington ; and Grand Seminary, Montreal, P. Q. Assistant priest in Montpelier, Burling- ton. Bennington, West Rutland, Rutland, and at present pastor in Northfield.
ORMSBEE, EBENEZER J. Governor 1886-88. See page 47.
ORTON, GARDNER L., Burlington. Merchant. Born Hardwick, Aug. 16, 1872; son of Lyman S. and Ellen (Ste- vens) Orton. Educated at Hardwick pub- lic schools, and Craftsbury Academy, Craftsbury. In 1896 married Lelia E. Teachout of Hardwick; they have four sons, Kenneth Fair, Lyman Ross, Paul Loveland, and Carleton Bond. Lived on farm until the age of 20 years, when he was employed as clerk in the general mer- chandise store of J. H. McLoud Co. of Hardwick four years, and for McAuslan Co., the Boston Store, Burlington, six months ; in partnership with M. H. Teach- out purchased the general store at North Calais which they conducted five years; employed two and one-half years as trav- eling salesman for Foley & Co., Chicago, Ill., selling specialty line through south- ern states; two and one-half years as clerk for Perley E. Pope Co., Montpelier, and three years as traveling salesman for, Cal- lender, McAuslan & Troup Co., wholesale dry goods, Providence, R. I .; he then took the management of the Combination Cash Store, Burlington, which he has continued to date. A Republican. Member of the Baptist Church, and United Commercial Travelers' Association.
ORVIS, ALBERT CHARLES, Manchester. Manufacturer. Born Manchester, Aug. 7, 1863; son of Charles Frederick and Laura Ellen (Walker) Orvis. Educated at com- mon schools and Burr and Burton Semi- nary. In 1906 married Elmina Anna Simpson of Hoosick Falls, N. Y. Associ- ated with his father in the manufacture of fishing rods and in the hotel business. A Democrat; auditor for village of Man- chester; represented Manchester in the Legislature 1910.
ORVIS. CHARLES FREDERICK, Man- chester. Manufacturer, hotel keeper. Born Manchester, June 19, 183]; son of Levi Church and Electa Sophia (Purdy) Orvis.
Educated at public schools and Burr and Burton Seminary. In 1855 married Laura Ellen Walker of Manchester; they had four children, Mary Ellen, Frederick Charles (deceased), Robert Judson, and Albert Charles. Has manufactured fish- ing tackle since 1856; in drug business at Manchester 1860-9; practiced dentistry 1867-79; proprietor Elm House, a summer hotel, 1871-83, and Orvis Cottage, a sum- mer hotel, 1883 to date. Has been health officer, chief engineer fire department, chairman prudential committee fire dis- trict of Manchester; village trustee seven years. A Democrat; postmaster at Man- chester eight years. Member Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
ORVIS, DANIEL H., Lincoln. Lumber- man, merchant, and farmer. Born Starksboro, Jan. 3, 1842; son of Joel and Lois Batty (Lamos) Orvis. Educated in Starksboro public schools. In 1860 married Lavina Huntington Elliott of Lin- coln; they had three children, Elmer Ells- worth (deceased), Frank H., and Charles M. Has always followed farming; was engaged in mercantile business for 28 years ; was in the lumber business in South Starksboro 15 years; owns about 1,000 acres of land in Lincoln, Starksboro, and Avery Gore, and deals extensively in live stock; was resident of Starksboro until 1911, when he removed to Lincoln, pur- chasing the A. T. Morgan farm. Is a Republican ; represented Starksboro in the Legislature 1898; was for many years postmaster at Starksboro, and held nearly all the town offices. Is a member of the religious Society of Friends.
ORVIS, EDWARD CHURCH, Manchester. Born Whitinsville, Mass., May 18, 1858; son of Franklin Henry and Sarah (Whit- in) Orvis. Educated at Burr & Burton Seminary, Manchester, and Williston Sem- inary, Easthampton, Mass. In 1883 mar- ried . Mary Lowe Woods of Boston; they have two children, Edna May and Sarah Whitin. Brought up in hotel business with his father in the Equinox House at Man- chester; in hotel office at the Putnam House, Palatka, Fla., 1875-84; with younger brother had management of the New Putnam House, Palatka, winters of 1889 and 1890; later was manager of the Equinox at Manchester, and treasurer of the Equinox Co .; retired from active busi-
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ness in spring of 1909; now living on farm. Trustee Burton fund, and Mark Skinner Library; trustce and treasurer Dellwood Cemetery Association, and Man- chester Soldiers' Monument Association. Is a Republican; 1st selectman, Manches- ter, seven years; represented Manchester in the Legislature 1890; senator from Ben- nington County 1908; president board of trustees, village of Manchester 1901-12. A Congregationalist; trustee of Burr fund.
OSGOOD, FREDERICK LUKE, Saxtons River. Physician and surgeon. Born Chit- tenden, Sept. 27, 1872; son of Willard W. and Louise M. (Thornton) Osgood. Preparatory education at Castleton Nor- mal School; New York University ; gradu- ated University of Vermont, medical de- partment, M. D. 1894. In 1903 married Blanche M. Osgood; they have two daugh- ters, Doris and Lena. Graduated in medi- cine at the age of 21 years, the youngest in a class of 53; began practice with Dr. A. A. Haig at Springfield, continuing one year, when he moved to Saxtons River, where he has since been engaged in a gen- eral practice of his profession. Member of American Medical Association; Ver- mont Medical Society; Connecticut River Valley and Windham County Medical So- cieties. A Republican. In religious pref- erence a Baptist. Member of Masonic fraternity; past grand Saxtons River Lodge No. 33, I. O. O. F .; and member Vermont Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows.
OSGOOD, HERMAN M., Danville. Hotel proprietor. Born Walden, April 6, 1867; son of John S. and Mary S. (Perkins) Osgood. Educated in the public schools. In 1888 married Corrilla M. Bovee of Danville. Worked on a farm until the age of 23, when he was employed by the St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad for five years; is now the proprietor of what is known as the Elm House, which he conducts largely for city boarders dur- ing the summer season. Is a Democrat. Deputy sheriff, deputy fish and game war- den, constable and collector. A Meth- odist. Past Master of Washburn Lodge No. 92, F. & A. M .; member of the. Cale- donian Forest and Stream Club, and its auditor.
O'SULLIVAN, DANIEL E., Winooski. Village clerk and grand juror. Born Ban-
try, Cork, Ireland, May 3, 1866; son of Timothy and Mary (Kane) O'Sullivan. Educated in the public schools, Burling- ton Business College and St. Louis Acad- emy. Is a Democrat; chairman of Demo- cratic town committee 20 years; deputy collector of customs under President Cleveland's last term; selectman; justice of the peace; trustce Winooski graded schools nine years; president of Winooski Free Library. In religious belief a Ro- man Catholic.
O'SULLIVAN, DANIEL JOSEPH, St. Al- bans. Clergyman. Born Winooski, Jan. 14, 1853; son of John and Margaret (Mc- Avoy) O'Sullivan. Educated in the paro- chial schools of Winooski and Burlington; entered Montreal College September, 1865, at 12 years of age, graduating June, 1872; entered theological seminary, Mon- treal, September, 1872; ordained to Cath- olic priesthood Dec. 21, 1876. Assistant pastor at Brandon for four years, with charge of missions at Leicester, Orwell, and Shoreham; rector of St. Anthony's parish, White River Junction, 1880-2, with charge of parishes at Windsor, Woodstock, Wells River, and Ely Mines. In 1882 traveled extensively in Europe, the Holy Land, and northern Africa. Upon his return was assistant rector at St. Mary's Cathedral, Burlington. Sep- tember, 1884, opened St. Joseph's College for boys at Burlington ; directed that insti- tution for seven years; in 1891 appointed by Bishop de Goesbriand as irremovable rector of the church of the Immaculate Conception at St. Albans; has built new rectory and a large and well equipped Catholic school building; is a strong advo- cate of the parochial schools. Represented St. Albans in the Legislature in 1904 and 1906; was largely instrumental in the drafting of the present Vermont local op- tion law; has been in great demand as preacher, lecturer, and memorial day ora- tor. In the famous Ely miners' riot in 1883, when the state militia was called out, Father O'Sullivan gave material help to Governor Barstow in suppressing the disturbance and interceded so effectually for the imprisoned rioters as to obtain their release without a trial.
PAGE, CARROLL S. Governor 1890-92. See page 48.
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PAGE, FRANK M., Groton. Lawyer. Born Topsham, Sept. 23, 1845; son of Benjamin and Betsey (Frost) Page. Ed- ucated in the public schools and Barre Academy, graduating in 1870. In 1876 married Laura E. Wrinkle, who died May 20, 1884; they had three children (de- ceased), Leslie W., Harlan Roscoe, and Roy Manard; in 1885 married Rosalie Wrinkle; they have one son, Harold Ray- mond, who was chosen postmaster in 1911. Admitted to Vermont Bar. 1873. Is a Republican; represented Groton in the Legislature 1876; town clerk and treas- urer since 1898; elected assistant judge of Caledonia County in 1908, and re-elect- ed 1910, still holding the office; has held many other town offices. Member of Cale- donia Bar Association.
PAGE, GUY MILTON, Burlington. Law- yer. Born Jeffersonville, May 15, 1886; son of Joel W. and Elizabeth (Elam) Page. Educated at Bristol High School; University of Vermont, A. B. 1907; and Boston University Law School, J. B. (with honors) 1910. Studied law with Messrs. Darling & Mower, of Burlington, in addition to law school course; connected with the office after admission to the Bar, though maintaining office and practice under own name. A Republican; assistant secretary State Senate since 1908; has held some minor local offices. Member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, at Univer- sity of Vermont; and the Algonquin Club, of Burlington.
PAGE, JASPER G., Bristol. Lawyer. Born Lincoln, Dec. 2, 1874; son of Ezra V. and Cleora C. (Guindon) Page. Edu- cated in the public schools of Lincoln; grammar school at Centerville, R. I .; Bee- man Academy, New Haven; Albany Law School, Albany, N. Y .; and studied law with Davis & Russell of Middlebury; ad- mitted to Vermont Bar Oct. 9, 1908. In 1910 married Adah M. Hewett of Bristol; they have one son, Hewett Ezra. Opened a law office at Bristol Nov. 1, 1908, where he has since been engaged in law practice. A Republican. A Congregationalist. A member of Libanus Lodge, F. & A. M.
PAGE. RUSSELL SMITH, Hyde Park. Merchant and farmer. Born Hyde Park, April 19, 1877; son of Carroll Smalley and Ellen Frances (Patch) Page. Edu-
cated at Lamoille Central Academy, Hyde Park; Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass .; and University of Vermont, class of 1899. Is president of the Morrisville Calf Skin Co., secretary and director of the Hyde Park Warehouse Co., director in the La- moille County National Bank, and La- moille County Savings Bank and Trust Co. Is a Republican; member, of Repub- lican county committee, and its secretary ; trustee of public money for town of Hyde Park, and town auditor since 1903; rep- resented Hyde Park in the Legislature 1910, chairman of committee on temper- ance, member of committees on banks and manufactures. A Mason, Odd Fellow; member Ethan Allen Club of Burlington.
PAIGE, LAFOREST JAMES, Burlington. Secretary, collector and solicitor. Born North Pomfret, Aug. 22, 1852; son of James Harvey and Calista Catherine (Brown) Paige. Educated in the public schools of Pomfret and Bethel. In 1880 married Mrs. Carrie Fay (Corey) Dutton of Randolph. Engaged in farming until about 30 years of age; 1873-4 traveled in New England for Elbridge E. Bailey & Co., Boston; in 1874 appointed agent for the publishing house . of Fowler & Wells Co., phrenologists, New York, which agency he still holds; with Bailey's Music Rooms, Burlington, 1880-91, and 1896-9, with Hudson Brothers Music Co. 1889-90; engaged in the music business for himself for five years, 1891-6, since which time he has conducted the business of collector and solicitor. Member Methodist Episco- pal Church. Mr. Paige has always been identified with temperance work in Ver- mont; worthy chief templar. of old Acadia Lodge, O. O. G. T., Randolph, 1880-1; is past worthy patriarch of Burlington Division, Sons of Temperance, and past worthy grand patriarch of the Grand Di- vision, Sons of Temperance of Vermont; organized the Vermont Anti-Saloon League 1898, and was its secretary 1898-9; past master Burlington Lodge No. 100, F. & A. M .; served as junior steward 1896-8, and has been secretary since 1899; became a 32nd degree Mason in 1895; was cap- tain of the guard 1899-1900; master of ceremonies 1898-9; has been secretary of all four bodies of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, two of which are state bod- ies, since 1901; received the grades in Star of Bethlehem Conclave No. 1, Red
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