Addison

JANES, Arthur Lee

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 220

Arthur Lee JANES, of Middlebury [Addison County, Vermont], was born 22 August 
1867 in Montgomery [Franklin County, Vermont], son of Charles W. and Mina 
(ANDERSON) JANES. His early education was obtained in the public schools of 
St. Albans [Franklin County], where he fitted for college. After a course of 
hard and unremitting study he entered the University of Vermont, following 
the classical course in that institution. In the fall of 1887 he changed the 
scene of his labors to Boston University, from which he graduated in 1889. 
During that time he was thus employed in completing his education, he had at 
intervals engaged in teaching with much success, and on graduation determined 
to follow that profession. He was made successively the principal of the 
graded and high schools of Northfield [Washington County, Vermont] and of 
Middlebury. His popularity and success in these positions, and his superior 
qualities as scholar and instructor attracted the attention of the college 
authorities and his services were engaged as professor of Latin and French in 
Middlebury college, and he has occupied that chair since 1891. While at the 
University of Vermont, Professor JANES was an active and prominent member of 
the local Delta Psi society, and in Boston joined the Theta Delta Chi 
fraternity, of which he has ever been an active and loyal member. He is a 
member of the Congregational church and has been actively connected with 
local and county and state Christian Endeavor societies, energetically 
furthering their work and usefulness and holding their highest offices. 
Though one of the youngest professors in the state he has won the respect of 
all who have come into contact with him, and has gained a wide reputation in 
social and educational circles.

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