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SMITH, JOHN B., South Newbury. Farmer. Born South Newbury, Feb. 25, 1881; son of J. J. and Sophronia E. (Stearns) Smith. Educated in the pub- lic schools and Newbury Seminary. In 1901 married Emily Barber of Newbury; they have three children, Charles Jenness, Gertrude Ethel, and Margaret Alice. Was employed as clerk in Silsby & Knight's storc, Newbury, previous to 1897; has since engaged in farming. Enlisted in
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1898 in the Spanish-American war in Co. G, 1st Vermont Infantry, United States Volunteers; went to Camp Thomas, Chick- amauga Park, Ga .; at close of war re- turned to Vermont; was mustered out of U. S. service Oct. 28, 1898; was 2nd lieutenant Co. G several years. Is a Dem- ocrat; represented Newbury in the Legis- lature 1910; has been seleetman since 1905. Member of Caledonia Lodge No. 15, Knights of Pythias.
SMITH, ROBERT EVERETT, White River Junction. Manufacturing confectioner and baker. Born Hanover, N. H., Nov. 13, 1869; son of George Williston and Chessie (Reid) Smith. At an early age removed with his parents to White River Junction, where he received his education in the public schools. In 1890 married Winnie W. Barnes of White River Junc- tion; they have four children, George Wil- liam, Edwin Everett, Dorothy Barnes, and Robert Whitelaw. Since 1905 has been sole proprietor of the Smith & Son business and plant for the manufacture of the Hanover. crackers and confection- ery. The first Hanover cracker was made in 1815 and the present firm of Smith & Son was founded by his grand- father, Everett K. Smith. The plant is now the largest industry in White River Junction, giving employment to 75 peo- ple. Is president of the Vermont Bak- ing Co., director and president First Na- tional Bank, White River Junction. A Republican; member of United Brethren Lodge, F. &. A. M.
SMITH, WILLIAM J., Sheffield. Farmer. Born Stannard, June 8, 1867; son of David and Marguerite (McClure) Smith. Educated in the public schools of Stannard, Johnson State Normal School, class of 1885; and Coleman Col- lege, class of 1888. In 1890 married Jen- nie L. Ingalls of Sheffield; they have two children, Cecil I. and Bradley David. After graduating from college was em- ployed as head bookkeeper for E. P. Welch & Son, lumber dealers. Boston, Mass .; began teaching school 1880; taught one year at Sheffield; principal of Burke High School 1890-5; principal of Lyndonville Grammar School 1895- 1900; principal Montgomery Center School 1900-1; in 1902 came to Sheffield
and engaged in farming, making a spe- cialty of breeding Morgan horses. Is agent for the Vermont Mutual Fire In- surance Co., and Mutual Life Insurance Co., of New York ; also does some survey- ing. Is a Republican; represented Shef- field in the Legislature 1904; school di- rector 1899-1909; town clerk of Shef- field since 1901. In religious belief a Baptist. Member of Crescent Lodge No. 66, F. & A. M. of Lyndonville; record- ing secretary of Junior Order of Me- chanics; member of the Grange; Modern Woodmen of America, and Caledonian Fish and Stream Club.
SOULE, WILLIAM S., East Fairfield. Merchant. Born East Fairfield, May 26, 1850; son of Joseph A. and Sarah E. (Sherman) Soule, and a descendant of George Soule who came over in the May- flower. Educated in the public schools of Fairfield, Barre Academy, St. Albans Academy, and Troy Business College. In 1877 married Adell C. Read of East Fairfield, who died in 1883; they had two children, Reuben Lee, and Read Warren. In 1884 married Anna Read of East Fair- field, who died in 1898; they had two children, Hubert J., and Lillian J. (de- ceased ). In 1875 engaged in general merchandise business with his uncle A. G. Soule; purchased his uncle's interest in 1889, continuing business to date. A Re- publican; represented Fairfield in the Legislature 1894; Senator from Franklin County 1898. Member of Eagle Lodge F. & A. M .; and Champlain Chapter, R. A. M., of St. Albans.
SOUTHGATE, FREDERICK C., Wood- stock. Lawyer. Born Ipswich, Mass., Jan. 28, 1852; son of Robert and Mary Frances (Swan) Southgate. Educated at Philips (Andover) Academy and Dart- mouth College. In 1877 married Anna S. French of Woodstock; they had two chil- dren, Frances Swan (now Mrs. Robert B. Clark), and Riehard Steele Southgate of Chicago. In 1905 married Gertrude M. Lufkin of Boston. Was admitted to the Vermont Bar in 1876; has practiced law from then to the present time; trustee of the Ottauquechee Savings Bank, and of the Norman Williams Public Library. Is a Republican; has been town treasurer; states attorney, village trustee, etc .; is
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probation officer, Windsor County. Is a Congregationalist, treasurer of the church society 25 years.
SOUTHWICK. JOHN LEONARD, Bur-
lington. Editor. Born Bombay, N. Y., April 24. 1858; son of William Dana and Sarah Brown (Thickins) Southwick. Pre- paratory education, Franklin Academy, Malone. N. Y .; and graduated Cornell University, Ph. B. 1883. In 1883 married Minnie L. Rolfe of Bombay; they have two daughters. Mabel L. and Ethel P. (Mrs. Oliver N. Eastman). Editor Cor- nell Daily Sun while in college; since 1884 successively news editor, city editor, man- aging editor, and since death of Col. G. G. Benedict. 1907, editor Burlington Daily Free Press; president and treasurer Bur- lington Realty Co .; corporator Burlington Savings Bank ; director Mary Fletcher hos- pital. A Republican; delegate to Republi- can national convention, Chicago, 1912. A Congregationalist. Member Vermont Press Association; Vermont Historical So- ciety ; president Burlington Commercial Club; director and vice-president Burling- ton Symphony Society; and member of the Algonquin Club.
SPARHAWK, SAM, Burlington. Physi- cian and surgeon. Born Gaysville, Sept. 6, 1869; son of Dr. George E. E. and Lydia A. (Hendee) Sparhawk. Educated at Burlington High School, class of 1886; University of Vermont 1887; Dartmouth College 1890, Hahnemann College, Phila- delphia, M. D. 1893; University of Ver- mont Medical Department 1893; Hahne- mann Hospital of Philadelphia 1893-4. In 1898 married Frances Hall of Bur- lington ; they have four children, Sam, Jr., George Hall, Margaret, and Norman Fiske. Became associated with his father, Dr. Geo. E. E. Sparhawk, in the practice of medicine at Burlington in 1895, and in the management of the Sparhawk Sani- tarium. of which he became proprietor in 1899. In 1911. owing to ill health, he gave up his sanitarium and continued in general practice after a sojourn in Europe for several months. Is a Republican; a Unitarian; ex-president Vermont Homeo- pathic Medical Society; member American Institute of Homeopathy; the Algonquin and Mohican Clubs.
SPARROW, ALBERT S., Montpelier. Hotel keeper. Born Calais, Jan. 25,
1846; son of Abner Doty and Almira N. (Shepard) Sparrow. Educated in the public schools. In 1891 married Alice E. Ring of Waterbury who died in 1902; in 1903 married Mrs. Carrie E. (Bick- ford) Gage of Pennacook, N. H. En- gaged as clerk at Union House for George P. Foster 1870-9; in 1881 with Ed. M. Irish, purchased the Union House, Bishop House and American House, conducting them until 1890, when he disposed of the Union House and Bishop House, and alone has conducted the Montpelier. House to date. Is a Republican. In religious belief a Unitarian. Member of Vermont Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F .; Thomas Wildey Encampment; Apollo Club; Montpelier Historical Society.
SPAULDING, WALLACE W., Wolcott. Farmer. Born Morristown, March 27, 1850; son of Isaac and Thankful A. (Foss) Spaulding. Educated in the pub- lic schools. In 1875 married Ida A. Crowell of Hyde Park; they have one daughter, Beulah E. Mr. Spaulding has lived in Wolcott since 1865; has always followed the occupation of farming. Is a Republican; represented Wolcott in the Legislature 1906; has held many town of- fices ; is now deputy sheriff and constable. Is a member of Mineral Lodge, F. & A. M., of Wolcott; Tucker Chapter, R. A. M., Morrisville; and Lamoille Commandery, K. T., Morrisville; and Mt. Sinai Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
SPEAR, VICTOR IRA, Randolph. Farmer and manager maple sugar makers' market. Born Braintree, Sept. 20, 1852; son of Jacob Almon and Caroline (Flint) Spear. Educated at Randolph Academy; gradu- ated from Dartmouth College, class of 1874. In 1886 married Abbie Maria Welch of Randolph. Since 1878 main interest has been in farming; also inter- ested in lumbering 1881-5 ; shipped Merino sheep to the West 1884-92; and in charge of maple sugar makers' market since 1899. Held various town offices in Braintree from 1876-90; represented Braintree in the Legislature 1880; senator from Orange, County 1886; appointed member of board of agriculture 1890 and continued to 1898; secretary of the board 1896-8; appointed chairman of cattle commission in 1902 for three years; delegate to national Repub- lican convention 1896. Member of the
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SPOONER, CHARLES H., Northfield. College president. Born Charlestown, N. H., Aug. 6, 1858; son of Stephen Alden and Sophia Lois (Hull) Spooner. En- tered Norwich University 1874, grad- uating B. S. in 1878, and A. B. in 1879; Norwich gave him his M. A. degree in 1897, and the University of Vermont LL. D. in 1904; was a corporal, sergeant, second lieutenant, and captain in the corps of cadets. He was distinguished at the university for his ability in mathematics and in the classical languages; was a mem- ber of the OX fraternity. In 1882 mar- ried Inez Grant Davis of Gardiner, Me .; they have one son, James Davis. Soon after graduating, was appointed com- mandant and instructor in English in St. Augustine College, Benicia, Cal .; returned to Vermont 1881, organized the military department of the Vermont Academy at Saxtons River, and became instructor in mathematics and physics at that school; principal of grammar school Fitchburg, Mass., 1889; 1890-1904 in charge of the second year class of the Manual Training School of Washington University, St. Louis, Mo .; elected president of Norwich University 1904. During the intervening seven years he has been fortunate enough to see the enrollment of the university in- creased 76 per cent ; the faculty doubled ; the buildings more than doubled; the per- manent endowment multiplied by ten; the income from the state multiplied by two and a half; and to find the college winning good name and fame in an ever widening circle. Is a Republican. Served as ma- jor in the National Guard of California. while commandant at St. Augustine Col- lege; major and inspector of rifle prae- tice, brigade staff, Vermont Militia, 1887- 9; served as aid on the staff of the grand marshal at the "Dewey parade" in St. Louis 1899; was chief marshal of the Edu- cational Division at the dedication of the Louisiana Purchase Expedition, St. Louis, in April, 1903. Is member of the Epis- copal Church, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Conversational Club of Northfield. the American Geographic Society, various forestry, peace and ar- bitration associations, etc.
SPRAGUE, EDWARD G., Barre. Phy- sician. Born Chelsea, Feb. 23. 1865;
son of John Hibbard and Elizabeth ( Ba- con) Sprague. Educated at St. Johns- bury Academy, and University of Ver- mont, academic department 1891 and medieine in 1894. In 1903 married Het- ty Cook of Rumney, N. Y .; they had three children, Elizabeth, Ruth (de- ceased), and John Hibbard. In general practice at Rumney, N. Y., 1891-1900; studied two years in eye and ear hospitals in New York, Philadelphia and London; locating in Barre and treating diseases of eye, ear, nose and throat. Dr. Sprague is a Republican; represented Rumney in the General Assembly 1901; a Congrega- tionalist; member of Granite Lodge No. 35, F. & A. M., and Granite Chapter, R. A. M .; Gamaliel Washburn Council No. 4 of Montpelier; Pilgrim Commandery of Laconia, N. H., and New Hampshire Con- sistory of Nashua, N. H., and Mount Sinai Temple of Montpelier.
SPRAGUE, WILLIAM HIBBARD, Chelsea. Lawyer and deputy county clerk. Born Chelsea, Jan. 1, 1867; son of John Hib- bard and Elizabeth (Bacon) Sprague. Educated in the public schools of Brook- field, Goddard Seminary, Barre, and Nor- wich University, class of 1891. In 1893 married Adeline L. Smith of Northfield, who died 1903; they had one son, John William; in 1905 married Gertrude Bick- ford Jackson of Barre City. Was general merchant at East Brookfield 1893-1904; postmaster 1897-1904; resigned as post- master, disposed of business, and removed to Chelsea 1905; commenced study of law in the office of Darling & Darling at Chelsea in January, 1905; admitted to Vermont Bar 1908; has practiced law and been deputy county clerk to date. Is a Republican; sheriff Orange County 1904- 8; appointed deputy county clerk 1908; and county probation officer for Orange County December. 1908, and is present in- cumbent. Church preference. Congrega- tional. Past master Mystie Star Lodge No. 97, F. & A. M., of Brookfield; di- mitted 1905; joined George Washington Lodge No. 51, F. & A. M., of Chelsea 1905; worshipful master 1907-9; member of Chelsea Grange No. 162; Chelsea Camp No. 12151. Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica; and Tyrian Club of Chelsea.
STACKPOLE. GEORGE ROLLIN, Winoo- ski. Educator. Born Potsdam. N. Y., Nov.
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7.1881 ; son of Rollin Porter and Katherine Lenore (Donivan) Stackpole. Graduated from the graded and high schools, New York State Normal School, and special- ized in science and mathematics at Clark- son School of Technology, all of Potsdam, N. Y. In 1905 married Teresa Cecilia Conners of Altona, N. Y .; they have one son. George Rollin. Was for two years principal of high school, Altona, N. Y .; two years in publie schools in Minneapo- lis. Minn .; one year principal of high school at Salem City, S. Dak .; and during the last five years principal of Winooski high and graded schools. Is independent in politics. Member of the Roman Catho- lic Church. A 4th degree Knight of Co- lumbus, holding office of faithful captain in that degree, and grand knight of De- Goesbriand Council, Knights of Columbus, of Burlington; member of Delta Psi fra- ternity.
STANLEY. EUGENE ARTHUR, Water- bury. Physician. Born Franconia, N. H .. June 10, 1875; son of William J. B. and Dora E. (Russell) Stanley. Grad- uated from Dow Academy, Franconia, N. H .. class of 1894; Cleveland University of Medicine and Surgery, 1897, and Jeffer- son Medical College 1904. In 1901 mar- ried Eva B. Fairbrother of St. Albans, Me .; they have four children, Ruth Brown- ing. Esther Russell, Margaret Gifford, and Robert Currier. Assisted Dr. J. H. Jones of Bradford from 1897 to 1899, when he bought the practice of Dr. W. F. Minard of Waterbury; practiced there un- til September, 1903, when he entered Jef- ferson; after graduating from Jefferson Medical College resumed general practice in Waterbury until 1908, when he was ap- pointed on the staff of Vermont State Hos- pital; second assistant on the staff at the present time. A Republican; health of- ficer for the town of Waterbury 1905-8. In religious preference a Congregational- ist. Master of Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M .; member of Mentor Lodge No. 51. I. O. O. F .; and Washington County and Vermont State Medical So- cieties.
STANNARD, HARRY JAMES, Barton. Educator. Born Berkshire, N. Y., May 2. 1870; son of Lorenzo J. and Grace ( Kimball) Stannard. Graduated New- ark Valley (N. Y.) Academy, 1889; Cort-
land (N. Y.) Normal School 1891. ' In 1897 married Nellie E. Case of Barton. Principal Barton Academy since 1893; co- examiner of teachers since 1902. A Re- publican; a Congregationalist. Presi-
dent Vermont State Teachers' Associa- tion 1904. A Scottish Rite Mason, and
a Knight Templar. Sec'y-treas. State Board of Education 1911, Grand Junior Warden Grand Lodge of Vt., F. & A. M., 1910-11.
STANNARD, HEMAN, West Haven. Farmer and banker. Born Hampton, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1864; son of Heman and Maria Foot (Kirtland) Stannard. Edu- cated at Castleton Normal School, and Troy Conference Academy. In 1894 married Alice E. Peck of Hampton, N. Y .; they have three sons, Heman, Charlie E., and Irving J. Taught district school ten terms; has spent most of his life on the farm; specialty, dairying and raising Holstein stock; owner of "Fernwood Farm," the home of Sir Alexander Ponti- ac Korndike, No. 78314, by Imperial Pontiac Korndike, No. 45800. Is vice- president First National Bank of Fair Haven; has been administrator of many estates, etc. A Republican; town clerk, Hampton, N. Y., one year; school di- rector; justice of the peace at present, having held the office eight years; chair- man of the town committee; auditor, lister and one of the trustees of town library; represented West Haven in the Legisla- ture 1908, serving on banking and insur- anee committees. A Methodist; assistant superintendent of the Sunday school; mem- ber of financial committee, official board, and trustee. Worthy master of West Haven Grange No. 390, Patrons of Hus- bandry.
STANTON, ZED S. Superior court judge. Sce page 90.
STAPLES, BERTON ISAAC, St. Johns- bury, Merchant. Born Barre, June 15, 1873; son of Guy Beckley and Helen Sarah (Lawrence) Staples. Educated at public schools, and Goddard Seminary at Barrc. In 1902 marricd Rebecca, daughter of the late Dr. Gates B. Bullard, surgeon of the 15th Vermont Infantry; they have no children. Was clerk five years in the dry goods store of Homer Fitts & Co., Barre; five years with A.
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Abbott & Co., Barre and two years with dry goods houses in Mansfield, O. Camc to St. Johnsbury in 1900 and was with Lougee & Smith until 1904, when he ac- cepted a clerkship with the late James Ritchie of St. Johnsbury; the store was burned in 1909; Mr. Staples re-opened it the following year, converting it into a ready-to-wear shop. He is a Republican ; in religious belief a Congregationalist.
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STAPLES, CHARLES JASON, Burling- ton. Clergyman. Born Meadville, Pa., May 30, 1856; son of Carlton Albert and Priscilla (Shippen) Staples. Educated in Chicago and Providence High Schools, Brown University, class of 1878, and Har- vard Divinity School. In 1890 married Grace M. Dean of Reading, Mass .; they have five children, Laurence Carlton, Eliot Shippen, Robert Taft, Charles Warren, and Priscilla. Is a Unitarian Congrega- tionalist; was located in Reading, Mass., 1882 to 1888; St. Cloud, Minn., 1888 to 1894; Manchester, N. H., 1894 to 1904; and in Burlington since 1904. Is a mem- ber of Royal Arcanum; New England Or- der of Protection; and chaplain of Bur- lington Lodge No. 100, F. & A. M.
START, BURDETTE H., Bakersfield. Merchant. Born Bakersfield, May 23, 1885; son of Judge Henry R. and Ellen S. (Houghton) Start. Educated in the public schools, and Brigham Academy, Bakersfield; and Pennington Seminary, Pennington, N. J. In 1906 married Grace E. Cooledge of Lowell. Worked at the mercantile business one and one- half years previous to attending Penning- ton Seminary ; clerk for H. N. Gray, Cam- bridge, and also employed in a wholesale grocery house in New York; he then pur- chased what is known as the Miller store, Bakersfield, doing a general merchandise business to date. A Republican; justice of the peace two years. An attendant of the Congregational Church. Member of Barnes Lodge No. 107, F. & A. M. of Bakersfield.
START, OZRO G., Bakersfield. Re- tired farmer. Born Bakersfield, March 11, 1838; son of Simeon G. and Mary Sophia (Barnes) Start. Educated in the public schools of Bakersfield, and Bakers- field Academy. In 1862 married Mary J. Perkins of Bakersfield; they had five
children, Ella S., Hattie E. (deceased), Bessie M., Dora M., and Winfred O. Taught school several years in Bakers- field, then took up farming; purchased the home farm in 1861, which he carried on until 1888, when he retired from farm- ing and has since conducted a general in- surance business ; president of the Variety Store Co. A Republican; selectman sev- eral years ; town auditor many years ; mem- ber of committee of Brigham Academy several years; justice of the peace several years; elected assistant judge of Frank- lin County 1892; re-elected 1894. Mem- ber of Congregational Church; clerk of the church for 38 years. Member and past treasurer of Barnes Lodge No. 107, F. & .A. M.
START, SIMEON GOULD, late of Bakers- field. Born Bakersfield July 28, 1805; son of Moses and Margaret (Gould) Start. In 1833 married Mary Sophia, daughter of Comfort and Sophia (Corse) Barnes; she died in 1862; they had seven children, Rolla N., Ozro G., Charles N., Lorenzo B., Merritt L., Henry R., and El- la S. In 1862 married Mrs. Betsey Per- kins. His early life was devoted to agri- cultural labor, and a clerkship in a coun- try store; later purchased a farm where he remained until 1862, when he moved into the village and engaged in public af- fairs. Formerly a Democrat; acted with the Republicans during the war, and from 1872 was independent in politics. Repre- sented Bakersfield in the Legislature 1872.
STEARNS, CHARLES H., Johnson. Lumber manufacturer. Born Johnson, Feb. 7, 1854; son of Otis W. and Mary S. (Carpenter) Stearns. Educated in the public schools, Johnson State Nor- mal School and Methodist Episcopal Seminary, Montpelier. In 1876 mar- ried Viola A. Hall of Johnson; they have one son, C. Arthur. Began busi- ness in 1872 under firm name of O. W. Stearns & Son, in the manufacture of butter tubs; in 1900 was largely inter- ested in lumber business in Canada, later sold out the business there, and engaged in the lumber business in Johnson under name of Parker & Stearns, making a specialty of hard wood flooring, continu- ing business to date. Is president of Union Savings Bank & Trust Co .. Mor- risville. Is a Republican; represented
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Johnson in the Legislature 1886-7; sen- ator from Lamoille County, 1888-9; lieu- tenant governor 1904-6. An attendant of the Congregational Church. Past master Waterman Lodge No. 83, past grand senior deacon Grand Lodge, F. & A. M .; member of Tucker Royal Arch Chapter No. 15, Morrisville; Burlington Commandery No. 2 Knights Templar; past commander-in-chief Vermont Con- sistory of the A. A. Scottish Rite, Bur- lington, and 33rd degree Mason of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U. S. A.
STEARNS, EDWARD H., Randolph. Veterinary surgeon. Born Dover, N. Y., Aug. 11, 1878; son of Edward M. and Sarah A. (Willcox) Stearns. Educated at Pauling, N. Y., High School; graduated from Detroit Medical College, Veterinary Department, 1899; Louisville Medical Col- lege, 1903; post graduate Grand Rapids Veterinary College 1906, and Collins Vet- erinary Medical College of Nashville, Tenn., 1907. In 1907 married Lena Ethel Gould of South Royalton; they have one son. Maynard G. Practiced medicine at New Milford, Conn., 1903-5; after taking his post graduate courses, practiced vet- erinary science in South Royalton two years ; in 1908 came to Randolph, erecting what is known as the Randolph Veterin- ary Hospital. Is a Republican. A mem- ber of Randolph Lodge No. 48, I. O. O. F .; Excelsior Encampment, No. 24, I. O. O. F .; and Canton Vinton No. 9, Patri- archs Militant, of Barre.
STEARNS, JOSEPH TUTTLE, Burlington. Lawyer. Born Burlington, July 3, 1874; son of Riley Burdett and Jane Augusta (Swan) Stearns. Graduated from Bur- lington High School in 1892; University of Vermont with degree of A. B. 1896; and Harvard Law School with degree of LL. B. 1899. In 1906 married Julia Dar- ling Cooley of Auburndale, Mass. Ad- mitted to the Vermont Bar in 1899, and associated in practice with Congressman D. J. Foster at Burlington from date of admission to the Bar until March 1, 1900; clerk of Burlington City Court 1900-11; appointed referce in bankruptcy for Chit- tenden County in July, 1911; justice of the peace for Chittenden County since 1900; member of the law firm of Cowles and Stearns 1912; silent partner in firm of R. B. Stearns & Co., retail
druggists. Is a Republican; secretary of Republican county committee 1908-10. A member of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Member of Vermont Bar Asso- ciation; Chittenden County Bar Associa- tion; Sigma Phi fraternity; Military Or- der of Loyal Legion; Harvard Club of Vermont; Ethan Allen Club; Sigma Phi Club; Waubanakee Golf Club; and Be- nevolent Protective Order of Elks.
STEARNS, WALTER DUDLEY, Spring- field. Merchant. Born Cavendish, Sept. 12, 1862; son of Otis and Helen A. (Davis) Stearns. Educated in public schools. In 1892 married Lillian A. Watts of Fitchburg, Mass. They have one daughter, Bertha M. Engaged in farm- ing for three years after leaving school; clerk in grocery store in Fitchburg, Mass., eleven years; in 1898 manager J. Cushing & Co., Worcester, Mass .; later engaged in grocery business in Worcester, remaining five years; came to Springfield in 1905, and formed partnership with his brother, Arthur H. Stearns, under name of Stearns Bros., dealers in groceries and produce. Mr. Stearns is a Republican; was elected in 1909 and re-elected in 1910 a selectman of Springfield; is president of the board of health; member of the incorporative board of the Springfield Savings Bank; treasurer of Springfield Agricultural So- ciety ; and town surveyor of wood and lum- ber. A Universalist, and one of the church trustees. A member of Rollston Lodge No. 98, I. O. O. F., of Fitchburg, Mass.
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