The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-28

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question of trcspass in famous New
Hampshire mine suit. in the careful and
accurate survey of which he won the |
highest praise. In 1880 he was appointed |
chief engineer in charge of the construc- :
ton OF the extension of the jackson, |
! Lansing and Saginaw division of the /
Michigan Central railroad from Gaylord |
to Macknaw City. In 1882 he was APP !
pointed private secretary to General |
Manager Ledyard of the Michigan Cen |
trla, and in 1888 chief engineer of the |
same company. In recognition of his |
greet professional succe lat its last COM
mcncement, the University of Vermont |
conferred upon him the honorary de-
gree of Master of Arts. The jackson,
Lansing IL Saginaw railroad was mas
ter-piece of engineering through most
difficult country, and was prosecuted to
success through many obstacles. There
are few new roads in this or any other
State which will compare favorably with |
this extension in thorough and workman
like construction. As chief engineer of
the Michigan Central. Mr. Phelps has
had charge of the Encouragement and
practical rebuilding Of the yard at De-
troit, the completion of the Essex Center
Cutoff. the improvements in Canada. in
Guiding the new yard at st. Thomas,
bridge. the construction of the Niagara
Falls branch, including the approaches
on the Canadian side to the cantilever
bridge. and was. with Chief Engineer
Fisher Of the New York Central, made
the board of reference as to any question
arising as to the cost of that bridge OF
Mr.. Phelps as Il man the same paper
SAYS: Few men of Mr. Phelpss age
have attained to so high degree of en-
inenCe in his chosen profession. AS an
engineer he was careful in his estimates,
planned with delibcration. but after his
work was decided upon, pushed the same
forward to completion. regardless of all
obstacles. In his dealings with the pub
lie his first consideration was always to
: protect the interests confided to him.
While slow to offence. he would never
stop TO sanction anything which might
be contrary to his sense of right or to
. the interests of his employers. While
, strict with his subordinates. eXacting
from each the full performance of du-
, ties his kindly nature won to him their
love and affection and in his own unit
p ring industry he never asked one of them
5 to do as much as he did himself Among
| the officers of the road he was held in
the highest respect. and no matter how
| pressing might be his own duties was al
! ways willing to give Others the benefit of
~ his experience and education. In social
life. while ne never sought popularity or
was forward to make friends. he at
l tlched himself warmly to all whom he
r met. and will be mourned by many good
u friends whom he has made during his
short residence in Michigan. In his lin
n cage. education. business qualifications
= and views he was model type of an
{ American gentleman
n The annual meeting of the voters of
the graded school district was held at the
= school house hall. Tuesday afternoon.
/. There was a fair attendance, including Il
e number of ladies. Henry l.. Sheldon
Il called the meeting to order and read the
warning. Hon. l.. ID. Eldred9e was made
=. moderator on motion of +. A. Bond and
Il Henry l.. Sheldon. clerk. on motion of
j., A. L. Topper. The clerk read the re-
n ports of the prudential committee. the
n treasurer and the auditors, all of which
We're accepted and adopted. The COM
=. mittcc say the attendance the past year
; has been about the same as last; entire
!, number of scholars. AS: fall term, 31l !;
II winter term. 3j1. being the two largest
;, terms in the history of the school. The
" large attendance of Out-Of-tOwn scholars
shows that the school maintains its high
: character. We feel that we have "A faiGh-
: full and efficient corps of teachers and
n that oul school will compare favorably
IS with any in the State. 1t is doing good
e work and we are glad to know that it is
t. appreciated. The school building is in
n good repair. Its sanitary condition has
IS been greatly improved, but we still need
Y a larger supply of water than is at pres
e ent available. In conclusion they rec
y ommcnd the removal of the fence about
the school grounds. A summary of the
II treasurer's report has already appeared
# in this column. The auditors report
~ shows orders drawn the past year to the
10 amount of S5.S3l.92 The orders out
.r standing amount to S22l 81; estimates
n. for next year. $5.5l7 O7 total amount to
be raised, S5.7Gs.G7; assets, S2,307 .4S,
leaving S3.I6l.l9 to he paid by tax. The
J. orders drawn amount to S622.31 more
81 than for the previous year; the tuition
IS is S22.27 more and the hall rent Sl25 %
he more than the preceding year. 1t should
n be stated that 5000 was laid out in repairs
IN last year and $500 was paid for insur-
ld anoe. The third article of the warning
ITO elect the remaining officers" being
Of reached. Albert Chapman moved and il
rs was voted, that the old prudential com
v mite be reelected 1t consisted of A. j
he Marshall. Frank a. Bond John G. Staple
r. ton. +. W. IIalsey and l.. +. Knapp. Mr.
e. StaplctOu wished to be excused from fur.
e. ther service. as his business was such
Is that he could not meet with the commit,
at tee and properly perform the duties OF
II the position. He nominated Rev. +. Il
rs Moloney to serve in his place. Mr.
st Stapleton was excused and Mr.. Moloney
* was chosen third member of the commit
ne tee The other officers were reelected
v rs follows Treasurer, c. f. Pinney
collector, NJ. \. Munroe; auditors, b. 5
N Beckwth and Rufus Wainwright. The
:! next article of the warning, 10 vote s
N tax on the list of 1854 for the usual sup
e. port OF schools and for the payment OF
~ interest on outstanding orders" was tax
NC en- up. here was Il discussion as to tbs
nc policy OF making provision for the pay
IL ment of the orders. Mr.. Beckwith moyeC
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