He organized the Cornwall Telephone Company and built the first line from Addison County to Burlington , a venture he later sold to New England Telephone .
Foote was a farmer and businessman , with interests in banking , insurance and other companies .
Foote organized the Cornwall Telephone Company and built the first line from Addison County to Burlington , a venture Foote later sold to New England Telephone .
Foote was a farmer and businessman , with interests in banking , insurance and other companies .