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WASSON, WATSON LOVELL, Waterbury. Physician and surgeon. Born Mineville, N. Y., Jan. 8, 1874; son of David A. and Charlotte A. (Lewis) Wasson. Educated in the public schools, Sherman Collegiate Institute, Moriah, N. Y., Middlebury Col- lege, and University of Vermont Medical College; six weeks in pathological labora- tory. Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal. In 1905 married Pearl Belle Randall of Waterbury. Senior assistant physician and pathologist Vermont State Hospital for the insane; professor of mental dis- cases University of Vermont; examiner for N. Y. Life Insurance Co. Is a Repub- lican; was alternate delegate to congres- sional district convention 1910; trustee of Waterbury Public Library Association. A Congregationalist. Member of Winooski Lodge No. 49, F. & A. M .; Waterbury Chapter No. 24, R. A. M .; the Eastern Star; Delta Kappa Epsilon, Middlebury College; Alpha Kappa Kappa, University of Vermont; president of class 1901, and captain of Vermont baseball team 1901; member of Vermont State Medical Soci- rty ; Washington County Medical Society ; the Twenty-five Club of Waterbury; Seott Fish and Game Club; and director Lake Mansfield Trout Club.
WATERMAN, NORMAN AUGUSTIN, Johnson. Farmer and lumber manufac- turer. Born in that part of Sterling which was afterward annexed to Johnson,
Sept. 26, 1853; son of David Sanford and Drusilla H. (Bingham) Waterman. Edu- cated in the public schools, and People's Academy, Morrisville. In 1894 married Ella E. Magoon of Johnson; they have two daughters, Ada Drusilla and Helen. Mr. Waterman has always been engaged in farming and the manufacture of lum- ber. Is a Republican; represented John- son in the Legislature 1890; is legal agent for the town; has been for many years selectman and town grand juror; was for nine years chairman of the board of school directors. Is a member of Sterling Lodge No. 44, I. O. O. F., and of Johnson Grange, Patrons of Husbandry.
WATKINS, SCHUREMAN HALSTED, New York City. Protestant Episcopal clergyman. Born New York City, April 5, 1862; son of Wilbur Fisk and Esther (Halsted) Watkins. Educated at Episco- pal High School, Alexandria, Va .; Union College, Schenectady, N. Y .; and Berke- ley Divinity School, Middletown, Conn. In 1887 married Helen Randolph Smith of New York City; they have one daugh- ter, Mary Fitch. Was assistant minister Bristol and Plainville, Conn., 1885-6; assistant minister St. Andrew's Church, Meriden, Conn., 1886-8; rector Ascension Church, New Haven, Conn., 1888-91; rector Grace Church, Norwalk, Conn., 1891-7; vicar Calvary Chapel, New York, 1897-1900; rector St. James's Church, Arlington, 1900-4; rector St. Luke's Church, St. Albans, 1904-11; member of the staff of the City Mission Society of the Episcopal Church, with special duties on Ellis Island, since Dec., 1911. Ex- amining chaplain 1909-11 and member, of the standing committee of the diocese of Vermont, 1905-11; chairman of the board of school commissioners of St. Albans 1906-11. Address, 80 Washington Square, East, New York, N. Y.
WATSON, CHARLES DOUGLAS, St. Al- bans. Lawyer. Born St. Albans, July 29, 1860; son of Edward T. and Fanny M. (Grecne) Watson. Educated at St. Albans High School, University of Ver- mont, and Boston University Law School. Mr. Watson is unmarried. Was admitted to the Vermont Bar in 1886; trial justice in St. Albans, 1886-92; began active prac- tice in 1892, continuing to date. Is a Democrat, has held minor offices in St.
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Albans; auditor of Franklin County since 1898; represented St. Albans City in Legislature of 1908; Democratic nominee for governor, 1910; candidate for judge of Superior Court, 1908, leading on first ballot; chairman Democratic City Com- mittee for 12 years and County Commit- tee 10 years; appointed by Governor Prouty, 1908, member of commission to revise corporation laws of Vermont. Is a Universalist; member Franklin Lodge, F. & A. M., and of Unity Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
WATSON, HORACE L., Montpelier. Physician. Born Worcester, Oct. 22, 1862; son of Oliver L. and Nancy C. (Darling) Watson. Educated in the pub- lic schools, Barre Academy, and Univer- sity of Vermont, Medical Department 1887. In 1890 married Mary S. Watson of Calais; they had three children, Charles A. (deceased), Harold L., and Marion E. Practiced medicine in Plain- field, N. H., one year; Hartford two years; was health officer during that time; moved to West Topsham 1890; health of- ficer for Topsham and Orange ten years; has been in practice in Montpelier since 1899, with the exception of eight months spent in California. Is a Republican ; has served on town and county committees. Member of Vermont Lodge No. 2, I. O. O. F .; Thomas Wildey Encampment No. 11, I. O. O. F .; Ivy Rebekah Lodge No. 24; Washington County Medical Society; and Vermont State Medical Association.
WATSON, JOHN H. Supreme court judge. See page 88.
WATSON, SELDEN S., St. Albans. In- surance and real estate. Born St. Albans, Aug. 25, 1864; son of Edward T. and Fanny M. (Green) Watson. Educated at St. Albans High School and University of Vermont. In 1893 married Lydia B. Wilder of Sheldon. Assistant post-master St. Albans 1887-90; began insurance busi- ness as a member of the firm of Tenney & Watson; in 1900 opened agency for. himself and has since engaged in real estate and insurance. Member Vermont National Guard 1886-92; in 1911 ap- pointed major and adjutant general in the adjutant general's department, and to act also as chief quartermaster in the quarter- master general's department of the Ver- mont National Guard. Is a Democrat;
member of the town and county commit- tees for many years. A Universalist; treasurer Universalist Convention Ver- mont and the Province of Quebec. Mem- ber of Franklin Lodge No. 4, F. & A. M .; the Owl Club; and charter member Unity Lodge No. 3, Knights of Pythias.
WAY, HARRY A., Burlington. Manu-
facturer. Born Hardwick, 1873; son of Abel T. and Sophia (Newton) Way. Educated at Hardwick Academy; Bur- lington High School, class of 1891; and University of Vermont 1895. In 1895 married Helen Phelps of Williston; they have three children, Henry T., Chester M., and Helen Marian. Salesman 1895-7; manager Porter Screen Mfg. Co. since 1897. Member Ethan Allen Club; and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
WEBB, CHARLES ALFRED, Montpelier. Newspaper man, and secretary. Born Irasburg, Jan. 14, 1880; son of Rev. Al- fred H. and Lizzie (Sutcliffe) Webb. Educated at Washington County Gram- mar School, Montpelier; Montpelier Seminary, class of 1898; and Dartmouth College 1899-1901. In 1910 married Eva B. Rundell of Canton, N. Y .; they have one daughter, Marion Butler. Reporter Mont- pelier Daily Journal, March to November 1903; city editor 1903-5; editor 1905-8; editor and manager. 1908 to July 1909; newspaper reporter at legislative ses- sions of 1904, 1906, and 1908. A Re- publican; secretary to U. S. Senator W. P. Dillingham since July, 1909; clerk of U. S. Senate committee on privileges and elections. In religious belief a Metho- dist. Member of Aurora Lodge No. 22, F. & A. M .; and Alpha Delta Phi col- lege fraternity.
WEBBER, MARVELLE CHRISTOPHER, Rutland. Lawyer. Born Rochester, Jan. 14, 1868; son of Christopher A. and Julia (Cooper) Webber. Graduated from Montpelier Seminary 1886; from Boston University, College of Liberal Arts, 1889 degree Ph. B .; and from the Boston Uni- versity Law School 1891 degree LL. B. In 1902 married Mary Rich Rex of Phila- delphia ; they have three children, Payson Rex, Christopher Allen, and Marvelle Cooper. Was admitted to the Bar of New York City Dec. 6, 1892; practiced
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law in offices of Evarts, Choate & Beaman, New York, until March, 1898; admitted to Bar of Vermont May, 1901; resumed practice of law at Rutland June, 1901, and has practiced there ever since. Mr. Webber is a Republican; a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, and vestry- man in Trinity Church, Rutland.
WEBSTER, CARROLL B., Barton. Post- master. Born at Barton, Jan. 26, 1877; son of Ellery H. and Emiline (Wright) Webster. Educated in the common schools. and Barton Academy, 1897. Sept. 4. 1900. married Ada Blanche Cameron; they have one son, Harold C. Mr. Web- ster was postoffice elerk 1898-1904; as- sistant postmaster 1904-9; appointed post- master by President Roosevelt in 1909. Is a Republican. A member of Orleans I.odge No. 55, F. & A. M., and steward of the Methodist Church sinee 1908.
WEBSTER, FRED GRANT, Burlington. Lawyer. Born Braintree, July 21, 1872; son of Alfred and Harriet E. (Rumrill) Webster. Educated in the public sehools of Braintree and Randolph, and Randolph High School, graduate of the class of 1893. In 1905 married Edith May Tal- cott of Williston; they have two children, Frederick Talcott and David William. In October, 1895, began the study of law in Burlington; admitted to Vermont Bar 1899; began practice of law in Burling- ton, which he has sinee continued; trial justice for many years. A Republican ;
was city grand juror for the city of Bur- lington for the years 1904, 1908, and 1909; a member of the Republican city committee four years 1903-1907. Mem- ber of Champlain Lodge No. 7, K. P .; Alpha Camp, Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica; and Court General Howard, Inde- pendent Order of Foresters.
WEBSTER, HVARY PEASLEE, Brattle- boro. Banker. Born Putney, June 27, 1870; son of Dr. Dan Peaslee and Ada A. ( White) Webster. Edneated at Brattle- boro High School and Eastman's Busi- ness College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. En- tered the employ of the Vermont Savings Bank. Brattleboro, as a clerk in June, 1893, and except for a period of two years. 1905-7, has been with it continu- ously. having held the positions of book- keeper. teller. assistant treasurer, and
treasurer, which last named office he now holds. Is a Republican in politics; an Episcopalian in religious preference.
WEED, WALTER ANSON, Shelburne. Retired farmer. Born Hinesburg, Sept. 15, 1833; son of Anson Phelps and Salome (Crossman) Weed. Educated in the public schools of Hinesburg and Swanton Academy. In 1860 married El- len B. Stowell, daughter of Ratio L. and Julia A. (Deming) Stowell of Vergennes. They had four sons, (two deceased) Wal- ter A. Weed, Jr., of South Bend, Ind., and Harry Stowell, banker, of Burling- ton. Has followed farming as his chief occupation, keeping the hotel in Shel- burne for several years. A Republican; justice of the peace for 40 years; has held practically every office in the gift of his town; represented Shelburne in the Legislature 1868, being re-elected in 1869 without opposition; Senator from Chittenden County 1880, serving on com- mittees on railroads and state prisons, and two boards of investigation. An Episcopalian; serving as senior warden in Trinity Church, Shelburne.
WEEKS, JOHN E., Middlebury. Gen- eral business. Born Salisbury, June 14, 1854; son of Ebenezer H. and Elizabeth D. (Dyer) Weeks. Educated at Middle- bury High School. In 1879 married Hattie J. Dyer of Salisbury. Began life on the home farm at Salisbury; in 1898 removed to Middlebury and engaged in the hay and grain business. Is a Republican. Associate judge Addison County 1884-6; represented Salisbury in the Legislature 1888; senator from Addison County 1896; in 1898 appointed by Governor Grout to fill a vacancy on the board of trustees of the Industrial School until 1908 when the office was abolished; cattle commissioner 1908-9; chairman board of penal institutions since 1908. Is a Con- gregationalist. Member of Union Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M., of Middlebury; Mt. Calvary Lodge, K. T., and Otter Creek Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
WEEKS, JOHN P., North Danville. Merehant. Born North Danville, Jan. 14, 1848; son of John P. and Hannah (Ward) Weeks. Educated in the pub- lie schools. In 1876 married Mary Rich- ardson Gower of Waterford; they had
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two children, Bertha J., and Houghton ; in 1888 married Emma Bickford of North Danville. Followed farming previous to 1876, when he engaged in the granite and marble business at Lyndon; in 1886 opened a general merchandise store in North Danville which he has since con- ducted. Is a Democrat; selectman 1891-3 and 1905; justice of the peace, and surveyor of lumber and wood. A member of the Free Baptist Church of Danville. Treasurer and charter mem- ber of the Junior Order United American Mechanics, which office he has held 17 years.
WELCH, SAMUEL P., Groton. Mer- chant. Born Groton, Dec. 18, 1843; son of Aaron and Joanna (Plummer) Welch. Educated in the public schools of Groton and Ryegate. In 1871 married Elzina E. James of Groton; she died in 1872; they had one child, Elzina M. F. Welch; in 1874 married Abbie A. Paul of Groton; she died in 1885; they had three children, Hannah M., Jefferson R., and William G., and William G. is the only one now liv- ing; in 1886 married Cora E. Minard of Groton. Engaged in farming 1865-7; went to Montana and worked at farming, mining, and teaming until 1873, when he returned to Vermont; in 1874, with A. P. Renfrew, he engaged in general mercan- tile business at Groton, continuing until 1885, when he bought Mr. Renfrew's in- terest, continuing alone until 1901, when he engaged in farming; in April, 1911, he again entered mercantile business in Groton, which he has since conducted. Is a Republican; has been justice of the peace many years; represented Groton in the Legislature 1880. Member and for 30 years deacon of Baptist Church.
WELLS, CLARENCE CORNELL, Middle- bury. Business man. Born Hudson Falls, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1872; son of Thomas E. and Charlotte A. (Cornell) Wells. Educated at the public schools, Hudson Falls, N. Y. In 1904 married Jessie Bissell Wainwright of Middlebury. From 1888 to 1890 in the electric light- ing business, Hudson Falls, N. Y .; 1890- 93 Middlebury Electric Co .; 1893-97 en- gineering department of S. S. White Dental Mfg. Co., Princess Bay, Staten Island, N. Y .; 1897-9 in partnership with D. W. Smith in planing mill business at
Middlebury under name of Smith & Wells, this business succeeded by Rogers & Wells 1900 to present time. Secretary and manager Middlebury Electric Co. since 1899; in 1900 organized the Ver- mont Electric Association and was its first secretary and treasurer, holding the position until 1908; member of Executive committee until 1911, now second vice- president of the association. A Repub- lican. An .attendant of the Congrega-
tional Church. Member of Union Lodge No. 2. F. & A. M .; Potter Chapter No. 2; Middlebury Council No. 11; Mt. Cal- vary Commandery No. 1. K. T., and Cairo Temple, Mystic Shrine, of Rut- land; Lake Dunmore Lodge No. 11, I. O. O. F., and Otter Creek Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
WELLS, HENRY, late of Burlington. Manufacturer. Born Waterbury, Feb. 15, 1848; died Miami, Fla., Jan. 7, 1911; son of William W. and Eliza (Carpenter) Wells. Educated in the public schools of Waterbury, and Montpelier and Barre academies. In 1871 married Mary E. Tanner of Waupun, Wis .; they had one son, William Tanner, who died in infancy. In 1866 entered employ of Henry & Co., proprietary medicines, Waterbury; 1868, moved to Burlington; 1872, became mem- ber of firm of Wells, Richardson & Co., manufacturers of proprietary medicines, etc., the firm becoming in 1883 the Wells & Richardson Co .; was at different times treasurer, vice-president. and at his death president of the company; was vice- president and at his death president of The Wells & Richardson Co., Ltd .. Montreal, P. Q .; trustee Burlington Savings Bank 20 years; in 1890 became member board of trustees Mary Fletcher Hospital, and three years later was elect- ed vice-president of the board, which office he held until his death; director Venetian Blind Co. after 1894. Was a Republican; an Episcopalian, and valued member of St. Paul's Church, Burlington ; elected vestryman in 1879. and re-elected each year until his death. save 1886-93; was at different times junior and senior war- den; for years member of the standing committee and of the board of trustees of the diocese of Vermont; one of the trus- tees of the Episcopal fund: and a deputy to the General Convention in 1895. 1898, 1901, and 1904. Member Algonquin Club.
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Ethan Allen Club, Lake Champlain Yacht Club, Waubanakee Golf Club, Lake Mans- field Trout Club, Burlington Commercial Club. Vermont Automobile Club, Burling- ton Automobile Club, Vermont Society of Colonial Wars. Vermont Society Sons of the American Revolution, Vermont For- estry Association. Vermont Historical So- ciety, Vermont Antiquarian Society, Ver- mont Fish and Game League, Vermont Chapter American National. Red Cross, Miami Board of Trade, and Biscayne Bay Yacht Club. Miami, Fla.
WHALEN, PATRICK E., Brandon. Sta- tion agent. Born Fayston, April 14, 1867; son of Matthew and Catherine (Murphy) Whalen. Educated in the public schools of Fayston. In 1893 married Anna B. Ward of Bristol, who died in 1897; they had one son, Matthew Ward; in 1899 mar- ried Alice C. Lynch of Montpelier, who died in 1902; in 1905 married Elizabeth A. Welch of Brandon; they have two sons, Patrick Welch and Thomas Edward. Lived at home on the farm until 1887, when he entered the employ of the Cen- tral Vermont Railway as baggage master at Vergennes; in 1889 removed to Mid- dlebury as operator and clerk; in 1892, the year the Bristol Railroad was com- pleted, was appointed station agent at Bristol; in 1893 superintendent of Bristol Railroad, with headquarters at Bristol; in 1894 engaged in the coal, ice, and truck- ing business, selling out three years later, when he was appointed station agent at New Haven Junction, and in 1906 station agent at Brandon; is also agent for Amer- ican and National Express companies, and manager of Western Union Telegraph Co. A Democrat; has served on town commit- tee at Bristol, and delegate several times to state conventions. Member of the Cath- olic Church. Member of Father Daily Council, Knights of Columbus.
WHEELER, HENRY ORSON, Burling- ton. Lawyer and superintendent of schools. Born Williston, Oct. 7, 1811 ; son of Rev. Orville Gould and Aurelia (Sanford) Wheeler. Educated in the public schools of South Hero; South Hero Academy, Rev. Orville G. Wheeler, principal; Uni- versity of Vermont, entering in 1860 and graduating in the class of 1867; and Uni- versity of Michigan, law department. In 1871 married Elizabeth Lavinia Martin
of Brooklyn, N. Y .; they have five chil- dren, Edward Myron, Orville Gould, John Martin, Henry Orson, and Sheldon Har- ley. Practiced law at Fort Dodge, Ia., and at Washington, Ia .; in 1871 returned to Burlington and was in practice till elected superintendent of schools in 1880, which office he still holds; during his term of office eight new school buildings have been erected, the attendance in both grade and high school largely increased, the teachers formerly numbering 33, now 99, and the total amount of school property now being upwards of half a million dol- lars. Enlisted as private in Co. A, Ist Vermont Cavalry, Oct. 2, 1861 ; promoted to corporal Nov. 19, 1861; sergeant Dec. 1, 1862; first lieutenant Sept. 24, 1863; captain by brevet March 13, 1865; wound- ed at Craig's Church in the Wilderness, Va., May 5, 1864; made prisoner at Co- lumbia Furnace, Oct. 7, 1864, and con- fined in Libby prison; paroled Feb. 22, 1865; mustered out March 8, 1865; par- ticipated in battles of Mt. Jackson, Port Republic, Middletown, Culpepper Court House, Orange Court House, Kelley's Ford, Ashby's Gap, Va., Hunterstown, Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Md., the Wil- derness, the Opequon, Port Royal, and many others. Is a Republican; has been justice of the peace; school commissioner ; treasurer of University of Vermont 1882- 92; trustee of L. and L. Mott Home, South Hero; treasurer of Home for Friendless Women, Burlington; member of advisory committee of Louisa Howard Mission. A Congregationalist; deacon, and clerk of ecclesiastical society; has been connected with the Vermont Anti- Saloon League since its organization; is now one of the officers. Member of Ver- mont State Teachers' Association; Ameri- can Institute of Instruction; National Ed- ucation Association; the Grand Army of the Republic, commander, patriotic in- structor; member Military Order of the Loyal Legion, chancellor, recorder from 1904 to date; member of Sons of American Revolution.
WHEELER, JOHN BROOKS, Burlington. Physician and surgcon. Born Stowe, Aug. 13, 1853; son of John Brooks and Eliza Jane (Hunt) Wheeler. Educated at Uni- versity of Vermont, A. B. 1875; Harvard Medical School, M. D. 1879. In 1884 married Anna Griffin Sanford of Knox-
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ville, Ill .; she died in 1889; they had two daughters, Mary Sanford and Constance. House officer Massachusetts General Hos- pital 1878-9; in Europe 1879-81 ; in prae- tice of medicine at Burlington since 1881; instructor in surgery College of Medicine, University of Vermont, 1881-90; profes- sor of clinical and minor surgery at the same 1890-1900; professor of surgery at the same since 1900; attending surgeon Mary Fletcher Hospital since 1883; con- sulting surgeon Fanny Allen Hospital. Independent in politics; health officer, Burlington, 1883-4; school commissioner 1889-95; commissioner of charities 1906 to date. Member American Academy of Medicine; American Medical Association ; Vermont State Medical Society; Burling- ton and Chittenden County Medical Soei- ety; University Research Club, Univer- sity of Vermont.
WHEELER, NATHANIEL PHILLIP, White River Junction. Hotel keeper. Born Norwich, Feb. 3, 1863; son of Nathaniel J. and Mary A. Wheeler. Edu- cated in the public schools. In 1884 married Lottie Metcalf; they have two daughters, Mae (wife of Dr. H. Sneider, Pittsfield, Mass.) and Rachel. At 16 years of age became clerk in a West Hartford general store; at 21 moved to White River Junction and purchased a general store, also engaged in various commercial enterprises ; now manager and associated with Lyman A. Gibbs in the ownership of the Junction House, White River Junction. Collector of taxes, Hart- ford, three years; has held other town and village offices. A Universalist. Mem- ber of United Brethren Lodge F. & A. M., of White River Junction; Vermont Com- mandery, K. T .; Mt. Sinai Temple Mys- tic Shrine, of Montpelier, and Myrtle Lodge, I. O. O. F., of White River June- tion.
WHEELOCK, GAY E., Bakersfield. Insurance. Born Bakersfield, Nov. 2, 1880; son of Herman and Maria (Con- verse) Wheelock. Educated in the pub- lic schools of Bakersfield and Brigham Academy. In 1907 married Mabel Hathaway of Bakersfield. Clerk in a country store one year, and in a furni- ture store at Enosburg Falls two years; in the employ of the Boston Elevated Railroad Co., Boston, Mass., one year ;
returned to Bakersfield 1905, and started in the insurance business, continuing to date; has the agency for the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York; Farview Casualty Co. of Barre; United States In- surance Co. of Saginaw, Mich .; the Peer- less Casualty Co. of Keenc, N. H., and Burlington Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Is also interested in bee keeping, and has an apiary of 40 swarms. A Republican ; has been town lister. An attendant of the Congregational Church.
WHITCOMB, ARTHUR AUSTIN, Mont- pelier. Laundryman. Born Bedford, P. Q .; son of Henry Martin and Sarah (Palmer) Whitcomb. Educated at Un- ion School, Montpelier. In 1898 mar- ried Ellen May Young of Montpelier; they have one daughter, Ruth B. At the age of 14, with his father and brother Willard P. Whitcomb, purchased the laundry business of Leon Lombard; in 1896 built the Whitcomb Bros.' block, oe- eupying the same as Montpelier Steam Laundry sinee. A Republican. Mem- ber of the Methodist Church. Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Thomas Wildey Encampment; Knights of Pythias; Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica, and the Apollo Club.
WHITCOMB, JAMES ARTHUR, McAles- ter, Pittsburg County, Okla. Investor. Born Underhill, March 26, 1854; reared at Jef- fersonville, Lamoille County, Vermont ; son of Robert MeKay and Dorcas Abbott (McDole) Whitcomb. Educated at Spen- cerian Business College; medical and law departments of National University, and special elass in mineralogy and assaying at Smithsonian Institution, all of Wash- ington, D. C. In 1882 married Virginia Hunter Cammack of Washington, D. C .; they have had three children. Virgie Mar- guerite, Paul, living, and Olga Belle. de- ceased. Practiced and taught shorthand in Washington, D. C .; employed over three years in Washington City post-office pre- vions to 1877; in Interior Department until February, 1888, passing grades from laborer to chief of board of appeals. when he resigned to enter mercantile life and. if possible, acquire a competence by means of certain inventions previously studied out, resulting in a successful career during past 24 years. Invented the style and fix- tures of the Baltimore Dairy Lunch; pat-
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