Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1889-08-29

Dominey, lst Lieut., Theo. A. Davis
and 2nd Lieut., Frank NJ. Schell.
co. "F," n. L. GUARDS, NoRTHFIELD.
This company was organized in 1858
and went into the war as Co. f Of the
lst regiment, and again as Co. + of
the 18th, by coincidence having pre-
served the same company let er during
its varied service. 1t has always
ranked very high in drill and disci-
pline and is considered by the regimen
tai officers as one of the '.old relia-
bles." 1t was never in better condi.
ton than now under command of
Capt. Gilbert G. Bates, First Lieut..
Frank w. Gold and Second Lieut..
Frank L. Howe.
COMPANY Sc" BRADFORD GUARD,
BRADFORD.
This company was organized in
1858, Col. Dudley X. Andross being
its first commander, and ex-Gov. Ros-
well Farnham its I'd Lieut.. AT the
outbreak OF the civil war, il offered its
services and was accepted as Co. ID of
the lst regiment. In 1862 again it
went to the front as Co. II of the 18th
regiment. In the meantime many of
its original members had enlisted in
other regiments, Capt. Andross becom-
ing Lieut.. Colonel and Colonel of the
9th; Roswell Farnham, Lieutenant
Colonel of the 18th Sergt. Leach,
captain in the Sth Sergt. Brooks,
captain in the Sth; Private Brooks,
captain in the 5th; Private Getchell,
lieutenant in the Sth; Private Tables,
lieutenant in the 9Th; Private John c.
Stearns, adjutant OF the 9th. In 1864
the company became Co. A of the 9TH
regiment of militia. Subsequently it
became Co. G of the I'd; and in IS 73
it became Co. G of the present regi-
ment. 1t is now strong and vigorous
under command of Capt. John II.
Watson, First Lieut.. Frank +. Hiland
and Second Lieut.. Herbert p. Warren.
COMPANY "a, NEWPORT RIFLES, NEW
PORT.
This company was organized in
1881, under an act of the Legislature
passed in 1880 as an Independent COM
pany. Its first muster was held at
Newport in 1882, under the command
or Major A. d. Tenney of the first
regiment. Since that time at the an
nual encampments it has been attach
ed to the regiment for the purpose OF
instruction. Its first commander,
Capt Joel c. Moulton, was veteran
who impaired sound instruction and
the company has always been noted
for its excellent discipline and attention
to military etiquette. It is now at a
high standard under command of Capt.
5. Claude O'Conner, First Lieut..
Gardner ID. Pratt and Second Lieut..
Jerry Lambert.
COMPANY >tD," ST. JOHNsBuRY GUARD.
ST. J0HNsBURY.
This company was organized in
June 1888 to succeed the Ransom
Guards of St. Albans, whose term of
service had expired Capt. Abel w.
Roberts, its present commander, was
its first captain; and under his strict
discipline and able instruction it has
achieved reputation for drill and dis
cipline second to none. 1t has never
been in better condition than now, un-
der Capt Abel W. Roberts, First
Lieut.. John d. Orcutt and Second
Lieut.. John w. Page.
ooNPAN9 Sc" SPENCER RIFLEs, BARRE.
This company was organized in Ju-
ly 1886, to succeed the Green Noun
tain Boys of Burlington, and is named
for its first commander, Capt. Carl NJ.
Spencer. It's composed of a class of
active and intelligent young men and,
although the youngest company in the
regiment, it has already won the COM
mendatior of all for its appearance and
proficiency IN drill. 1t will well main
tain ITS reputation under command of
Capt. Bert II. Wells, First Lieut.. A.
B. Laviole;te and Second Lieut. Fred
B. Mudgett.
COMPANY "B," RIcHFoRD.
This company was authorized by
the Legislature of 1886, with the pro-
viso that If should be armed and e.
quipped from the material on hand in
the State Arsenal. The company was
in June 1887, and attended
its first encampment at Bennington in
August of that year. 1t is composed
IF fine class of men, and is credited
With making constant Improvement un-
Ter Capt. A. X. Brown, First Lieut..
i. c. Aver and Second Lieut.. w. S.
rhayer.
'oMPANY Il" EsTEY GUARD, BRATTLE-
BoRO.
This company was organized in
81 as Co. G of the Sd regiment of (