Although his health had been impaired during the past year, Mr. Labarge had been daily at work and his sudden passing came as a shock to his family and many friends here. He arose this morning and after breakfast went to work aparently feeling very much as usual. Mr. Labarge was stricken suddenly and died within a few moments. Dr. A.G. Wilding was called but when he arrived Mr. Labarge had passed beyond human aid.
Death is thought to have resulted from a complication of diseases.
Mr. Labarge was fifty eight years of age. He was born in Malone, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. LaBarge, and spent his entire life in this community. At the age of eighteen he entered the barbering business and followed this occupation continuously until the time of his death. He was known as the dean of Malone barbers. He conducted a shop at 83 Pearl Street.