Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-22

For the first time in the history of
the present war Barre has been called
upon to make her sacrifice to the cause
and Company + has lost a man who was
universally popular in the city and
amongst those who knew him best there
prevails feeling of sadness that will
never be forgotten.
Corporal Harry B. Lamson passed
away at 3 80 p. m, near the city OF
Baltimore and about two hours this side
of Washington on Saturday last.
He had been sick but 48 hours with
the Spinal Menin- etis and it is source
of much consolation to know that he did
not suffer to any extent as he was un-
conscious most of the time after leaving
Chickamauga.
He was born in Brooktield 20 years
ago, and lived there with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lamson, until ii
years ago when he came to Barre to re-
side with his half sister, Mrs. j. Is.
Chamberlain. with whom he has since
made his home.
lie graduated at Goddard Seminary
in the class of 81, and while student
at this institution he was universally
admired for his brlliancy as a scholar
and his close attention to his studies,
although he found time to make many
fyicnds and to take his share in the
athletic contests of the school.
He was ever quiet and reserved IN
way vet he never failed to speak MS
convictions wherever he deemed 1t ap-
propriate and his stability Of character
even while in hi. school days was re-
markable.
As he grew older his quiet dignity be-
came him we'll and he grew up into the
,vpical level headed Nermonler whose
judgment could always be relied upon
in any question. ~,
Harry was one of those 10 whom All
matters of vital interest to the company
were always referred and ofienlmcs
has some young comrade protited in prl-
vate matters by his advice which was
never given unsought but was always
free to him who asked.
After leaving school he went to WORK
Immediately with his brother George III
the granite firm Of Wells n Lamsoh
where his close attention to business mas
often occasioned remark. 1t is nnder-
stood that had he lived he would have
been made partner in the firm as soon
as he returned.
No Young man in this city had a
brighter future before him. yet an 100 100
early he was taken from us py tne
Reapcr Death and we must reconcile
ourselves to the loss. .oc
He ioined the company in June 10
and in 8 months from that time ne was
appointed Lance Corporal. NO appolht-
n,ant WAS ever made in the company
that was more strongly approved OF tnah
this. In military matters, as ever! 'hins
else he undertook, he interested hlnisel'
heart and soul and he was thorousl'
Uewas a prominent member OF the
yincitia Lodge Knights OF Iythlas OF
which he held an important once anu
ho was also A member OF the UNIFORM
Rank. ,,u, ,r,
very sad. Thursday morning nc ""'
in i.icut. Carswell's tent and in taking
with some of his comrades he made tn'
remark that he had never felt so wei II
his life and that he hoped the ISL 'ei
mont would receive orders TO 60 Oh u
Porto Rico. About the middle OF the Gay
I,icut. Carswell had occasion to spear
with him and went to his tent where Ut
found him apparently asleep. Carswel :
tried to rouse him but found 1t was In I'm
nossible and that something was INT
trouh]c with him. lie lifted one OF h''
avol;ds and found that he was uhcoh