Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-09-25
Death of Luther o. Greene, Esq, of
WoodstoCl


We chronicle with sincerest sorrow the
death of Luther o.. Greene, editor of the
Woodstock Standard State inspector of
finance and president Of the Vermont Press
association, which took place at his home on
Friday night last. Mr. Greene was born
in ST. Adams, July 49, 1885, and wa, thus
So years old at his death. lie was the
Oldest son of H. c. Greene, n respected
citizen of st. Adams, who is still living in
that town at the age of 81 years. lie re
ceived his early education in the 81. Albans
schools, decided to become printer, learn
ed the trade in the Office OF the St. Adams
Messenger, then owned and editel by Mir.
T.. b. Whiting, who recognized his industry,
intelligence and capacity and in time made
him foreman of the Messenger office
In 1S1. he formed partnership with
WILDER i. Davis, esq, Tor the purchase
of the Vermont Temperance Standard,
which had been established at Wood,tock
by the late DR.. Thomas +. Powers, rs a
distinctly Temperance paper; and hal be
come a burden TO its owner. The new own
ers changed its title TO the Vermont Stand
ard made it IA republican paper; improved
it in many respects ana published it in
company till July 1862 when Mr. Davis
sold his interest TO his partner and they
parted amcably. Mr.. Greene then became
sole owner and editor of the Standard and
continued until his death. lie was thus
one of tie oldest editors in Vermont in du-
ration Of continue service; aud one of the
best The STANDARD, under ms control has
been one Of the most influential and respect
ed Of tho Vermont newspapers. He AS
| clear and forclble writer, and his course as
journalist, was marked by sound juig-
ment Of men and things, high political wis
dom, unfailng courtesy and high sense
OF honor His paper always stood up for
clean methods in politics, for honesty, tenn
perance, patriotism, education, good men
| and good influences. 1t was always a power
! for good in Its community and in the state.
! Mr.. Greene was an active member of the
| ermont Press association, was for several
! years member of its executive committee,
and in 1889 succeeded Mr.. nedict pres
ident of that organization. He held the
| high regard and esteem of the editorial fra
ternity Of ermont, and the loss of no mem
Der of it could be more sincerely mourned
| by its members. Mr.. Greene was appointed
postmaster of Woodstock in 1SGl and held
the Office for two terms. He was again APP
! pointed postmaster by President Hayes in
1877 and held the Office for another term.
! lie was an earnest republican and was for a
number OF years a member of the republican
| State committee. lie held various town
offices of responsibility and trust. lie was
secretary OF the OttRIueeche Say
ings bank from $50 TIL lie resign
ed the Office in 1855 was an officer
of the aqueduct company and clerk of the
Woodstock Railroad company. In 1883 he
was appointed State inspector of finance,
succeeding Hon. Carroll ). Page IN that
office, and was re -appointed in 1890. To
this responsible Office he gave Gssiduou' and
faithful attention, visiting tho Western
| States to investigate the sOuudness of tho
various loau companies which operate in
Vermont and laborins earnestly to guard
the interests Of investors and of the public.
1t Is probable that the labors and care Of
the Office, added to his other duties and re-
sponsibilities, sapped in measure his
strength, But though not OF the most
vigorous physical constitution, he generally
enjoyed good health. H. was in Burlington
during the late State fair, aud seemed to be
in his usual health. \ week ago he was at
tackled with pcritontls, following a severe
attack of cholera morhus. On Thursday
his condition became alarming, and on Fri
day night he yielded to the destroyer.
lie leaves widow, who was Miss
Barley of Woodstock, son who is in bust
ness in New York and a daughter, who Will
have the sincere sympathy of n host OF
friends in their sad and sudden bereave-
ment. Mr. Greene was IA consistent and
leading member of st, James Episcopal
church in Woodstock. He built himself q
handsome brick residence in Woodstock sew
eral years ago, and was thoroughly idenu
fled with the interests Of that goodly town
and village. In his death, Vermont loses {
worthy citizen, the press of our State {
valued member, and his day and generation
a true, good and useful man.