Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-12-30
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DEATH or HON. w. 8. WALL.
A Man Well Known in Public Life
Throughout the State.


4 man who had long been prominent
In the affairs Of town, county and state
passed away when the Hon. William B.
Wall entered into rest at O'Clock yester-
day morning at the age Of 81. Though
for the last few years failing health had
/ compelled him to retire sOmew hat from
his former active career, he still kept in
close touch with many important inter-
ests and his counsel Was sought as ever
for its sound judgment and progressive
tendency. He had been suffering lately
from cold, which WAS not considered ct
all serious until he retired early Monday
night feeling decidedly III. He grew
worse the next day and at the last bis
case had symptoms OF pneumonia compli-
Gated by many other troubles.
William B. Wall Was born in Dorset.
Oct. 10, 1s42, the son OF A. BOynton and
Lney (Newhall) Wall. Receiving his ed
ucation in the public schools he entered
the employ Of the Central Vermont rail
road IN 1862, beginning at the foot OF the
ladderas brakeman and rising By success
sive promotions until be served the oor-
poration IN various capacities and finally
held the responsible position OF adiuster
OF claims. Though not q lawyer, he was
constantly called upon TO act for the COM
pany In cases involving both business and
legal difficulties and was universally rec
ognized as q man OF quick perceptions,
business acumen and wide general in
formation. 70 these qualities be united
pleasing address and the compelling
force Of q strong leader OF men.
For several years he held government
contracts for the greater part Of the Star
Route lines OF the Western states as we'll
as of some in New England. In 1878, he
took up his residence In this village and
had ever since been identified with Its
business and political life.
He was one OF the organizers OF the
Randolph National bank In 1875 and had
served on its directorate since 1873. He
was active in providing this village with
Its water system, established in 1887, and
was one OF the water commissioners at his
death. When the question OF electric
lights came before the corporation in
1897, It was ON Mr.. Wallis resolution
hat the lights we're installed and an ad-
gantageous contract made with the White
River Electric company, of which be was
'ne of the principal promoters and di-
'ector from It's organization.
He was one OF the leading Democrats of
be state for many years and was the
lominee OF his party for the Office Of lieu
In 1899. During Cleve-
and's first administration he was ap-
'ointed postmaster at Randolph and
erved four years. term His sound
business sense reyolted at Bryan'a silver
doctrine in 169d and he cast his vote with
he Republican party. In 1898 he was
lected to the Legislature as town repre-
and In 1900 was chosen senator
rom Orange ocunty By large majority.
Mr. Wall married Jan. 40, 1858,
sunico L., daughter Of Alden and Carin-
a (Rice) Lamb Of Granville. One dauRh-
Or was born to them, Lucie CIarissa, who
} the wife of DIR. II. @. Beekman. Be-
ides his wife and daughter he left sis
sr, Mrs. E. ID. Strong OF Randolph, and
brother, Hon. Herbert Wall, ex-mayor
Keene, N. II.
The funeral is 10 be held at the home
n Main street at 2 o'clock tomorrow,
riday. afternoon.