The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-07-06

Mrs. G. j. Gleason, Mrs. George Wheeler,
Mrs. W. o. Chapman and Mrs. j. W. Bur-
CESS. Following the business meeting the
o'clock The Wood Art Gallery was
thrown open for the inspection Of those
present and the down stairs rooms were
fragrant with the fresh flowers with which
they we're decorated. Under the direction
OF Mrs. George Wheeler, chairman OF the
table committee, ice cream and cake were
served in the dining room by Misses Clara
Adams, Cora Gillette, Laura Ropes, Anna
Phinney and Mary Carleton. Because Of
the excessive heat the attendance was not
large, but those who were there passed a
very pleasant evening.
W. A. SHAW, observer at the Northfeld
station, has furnished the following meteor
illogical data for the month OF July covering
period OF eleven years: Mean tempera-
ture, 66o; warmest month in 1887 with an
average OF 70o; coolest month in 1890, with
an average OF 63o; highest temperature, $50
July %, 1897; lowest emperature, $50, July
D, 1892; average date on which killing frost
occurred in autumn, September 18; in
spring, May 18: average precipitation, 3.86
inches; greatest monthly precipitation, s.O4
inches, in 1897; least monthly precipitation,
1.3O inches, in 1888; greatest amount OF pre-
cipitation in any twenty-four consecutive
hours, 2.32 inches, July 49, 1896; average
number OF clear days, 7; partly cloudy days
10; cloudy days, 9; prevailing direction OF
wind from the South highest velocity OF
wind, 40 miles an hour, July 80, 1892. Pro-
lessor Shaw has also furnished the follow
ing summary for the month of June just
closed: Mean temperature, SO; highest
temperature, $50, June 8; lowest tempera-
ture, 360, June IS; total precipitation, 228
inches; prevailing direction Of wind, from
the South; total movement of wind, 54S4
miles; maximum velocity OF wind, SO miles
an hour, June 26 clear days 1; partly
cloudy days, 21; cloudy days, 8; light FROST
June IS.
WILL j. BAGLEY died on Tuesday at his
home near the electric light station, of
brain trouble, aged thirty.six years About
a year ago Mr. Bagey suddenly lost the
sight OF one eye, caused by the bursting OF
blood vessel at the base of the braip, which
ultimately resulted in his DEATH although he
was able to attend to his duties until a
week ago last Sunday. Deceased was born
in Rutland July IA. 1862. For the past ten
years he has been head electrician and
dynamo engineer at the electric light sta
tion, where, by his skill as an electrician
and his devotion to the interests of those by
whom he was employed, he has proved him
self most valuable man. His services
have been appreciated. not only by the
managers Of the company, but by the gen.
eral public, alth ough comparatively few
have been aware that the excellent electric
light service Montpelier and Barre has en-
joyed during the past decade has been due
in no small measure to Mr.. Bsgey's skill
and fidelity. In September 1888 he marri-
ed Ella Hyatt of Middebury who survives
him, with one sister, Mrs. Paul Yancey, OF
Waveriy, Mo, who arrived in Montpelier
early Monday morning. Deceased was q
member of Vermont lodge, Thomas Wildey
Encampment and Canton Montpelier Of
Odd Fellows and was esteemed by all who
knew him for his many excellent and
noble qualities Of head and heart. His
funeral will be held from his late home
Thursday afternoon at half past one, Rev.
DR.. NormanlSeaver, his pastor, officiating.
GEORGE W. REED died suddenly shortly
after noon Monday, at his home on State
street. While seated at the dinner table
he was seized with an attack OF heart fail
ure, and died without regaining conscious
ness shortly after physician reached him.
Although the news of his death was a
shock to his friends it was not wholly un-
expected. For the past year he has been
rapidly failing, although he has been able
to walk up town until the last four weeks
OF his life. Mr.. Reed was born in Thetford
in 1918. When he was ten years old Hon.
Joseph Reed, his father, moved to Mont
pelier, and this city has ever since been his
home, although he was on the Pacific coast
for two years subsequent to 1849. He
graduated from the University of Vermont
in 1888, and during the administration of
President Pierce he was postmaster at
Montpelier. On the death OF his father in
1858, Mr.. Reed succeeded him as treasurer
of Washington county, position he has
held continuously ever since, and which
he held at the time Of his death. On the
organization OF the National Life Insurance
Company in 1852 Mr.. sReed was elected a
director and secretary Of the company, re-
naming in these positions until 1896, when
he retired from the secretaryship, though
still remaining director. He leaves one
J sister, Mrs Maria Hemenway Of Manches-
ter, and an adopted daughter. Mrs. George
L. Blanchard, who has tenderly cared for
him in his declining years Outside his
own family circle and connections it is
probable that Mr.. Reed will have no more
sincere mourner than T. G. Barrows, who
for nearly half OF century prior to
last year, has accompanied Mr.. Reed
every year to the Dead River country in
Maine, where their annual vacations
have been pleasantly passed. Mr.. Reed
Messiah and was always deeply inter-
, ested in its welfare He was one OF the
most genial and companionable of men,
, and his family has always been prominent
in the social life Of Montpelier. His funeral
, will be held from his late home at three
o'clock this afternoon, Rev. j. Edward
Wright officiating, and the burial will be
in the family lot in Green Mount cemetery.
. T. e. SMITH Of Bsllston Spa, N. Y an
electrician OF twelve years experience, has
been appointed superintendent Of the elec-
rict railroad, in place Of F. E. Andrus of
Burlington, resigned. Mr.. Smith entered
upon his duties last Sunday. Since that
time he has been at work day and night
. perfectng time card, ana getting things
, into shape for q regular service. In con-
versation with a WATcHMAN reporter on
, Monday Mr.. Smith said that the time card
at present in use provides that the first
: cars for Barre and Montpelier leave the
, car barn at $40 A. M, leaving Barre and
Montpelier at 800 A. NJ. and leaving the
. two cities every 40 minutes after that time
until 1040 p. NJ. The last car from Montpe-
lier and the last car from Barre will leave
at 1910 p. M. Mr.. Smith is a comparative
stranger and not familiar with the needs Of
the public in the two cities and along the
line OF the road. but he Is rapidly posting
himself in regard to these matters. His
, idea is that the road is operated for the
benefit OF the public and whenever he is
able to see that a slight change will be of
: benefit TO any number of people he is quick
to adopt IL. For instance, he found that O
r car bound for Barre was passing the gran
ite sheds OF Jones Brothers five minutes be-
:, fore the men quit work. That car is now
held there five minutes for the accommoda-
4 ton OF the workmen, and the favor is ap-
, preciated. Mr.. Smith will be glad to have
! instances OF like character called to his at
i tention, and any reasonable request will be
cheerfully complied with. Since the cars
;, started on regular trips they have averaged