Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-09-27
Death of Charles W. Bailey.

Deilu OudIltS DuiltIs
a dispatch Saturday afternoon brought
the sad news that c.. w. Bailey had been
instantly killed at Essex Junction.
Mr.. Bailey had taken the early morning
train for the north. and was engaged, ac-
cordng to his custom. in getting stock
ready for the Monday train for Brighton
At Essex junction, about five O'Clock. he
had stepped upon the dead-wood or Eunter
of n sheep car and was looking into the
down. The part of the train to which this
car belonged had been detached from the
front of the train ut Il crossing, and the
engine backed up the forward cars rs Mr.
Bailey stood where we have stated As
the ears came UP back Of him it is thought
he Strengthened up to jump, and his head
was caught between the foot board,
through which the brake rods run; one
board striking the back of his head and
the other just above the eyes, breaking the
skull and killing him, He fell instantly.
and his arm was broken at the time.
Relatives and friends of the deceased
took the old mail train for Essex Junction,
and returned with the body on tie evening
train. The great number waiting at the
depot showed how generally and deeply
our community was shocked ut the dread
full accident.
The funeral services were held ut the
reside nee Of Mr. Bailey Tuesday forenoon
and were conducted by Rev. DR.. Lord
The great number gathered and the long
procession indicated the position held 10y
the deceased in our community. Is did the
suspension Of business in our village.
Charles Wesley Bailey was born in FL
more, February 9, 1881. His Eathcr,Gco.
w Bailey, served throughout the war of
1912 going through SCOTS Erie campaign.
He married Rebccc, Warren of Berlin,
and after being Judge of Probate in this
County, moved ut IN early date to Elmorr
He was Il man of great energy, and was
from l>.jl to his death a Director in the
Farmers Mutual, being President of the
Company from 1888 to 1861. He died in
MiddlescX about nine years ago. and his
widow still survives.
Charles W. Bailey went into business
here in 800, forming a partnership with
hi, brother, j. Warren Bailey, which
continued to 1870. when it was dissolved
and the business divided. They bought
stock more extensively than any other
parties in Vermont, and were the best
known in their trade of any of the dealers
from the Canada line to Boston. After
1870 Charles continued this business alone
the line of railroad, his brother having Il
certain territory around Montpelier. Their
brother Theron was also engaged at work
in their business during part of this time.
Mr.. Bailey was quick and decisive in hi
business and in all his ways. It did not
take him long to buy OF let alone Il car load
of cattle, and it was this quickne>> of rx-
ecuton combined with persistent hard
work in his business that gave him 50
He went weekly to market, and a, rcgu-
larly devoted a portion of his time to maxi
ing up his week stock along the line.
He was blunt and outspohen bat ready
to lend help to any one he thought needed
or deserved it. He was generous and pub
lie spirited, and had by his energy obtain
eel ample means 50 that the help he gave
was valuable.
The surviving members Of his f:lthrr'>
family are the mother; Il sister. Mrs. A VI
Kelley Of Elmore; and four brothers, J
Warren Bailey, Theron O. Bailey and f.
w. Bailey of Montpelier, and DR.. james
Bailey of Tconderowa e.. w. Bailey. .Jr..
formerly Secretary of State. who died in
io6J. was another brother.
Mr. Bailey married Olive Eaton of FL
more. She and three children. Burnside,
Florence and James f., aged l., II and ,
year, respectively, survive him.