The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-01-31
CANDIDATES
APPEARING
Mayor w. H. Ward An
nounces Himself for
Present Position
SAYS HE FAVORS
$2.25 TAX RATE
Charles A. Lundgren to Run
for Alderman in the
Second Ward


/ w. II. Ward announces that he will again
tgo before the people for the office of
mayor at the coming March election.
The announcement was not unexpected,
as close friends of the mayor had init
mated for several days that statement
from him was nearly due. Mayor Ward
is completing his first year of service
as the city's executive. Prior to his
election last March, he had served a term
as alderman from ward one.
The mayors announcement is as fol-
lows:
| "To the voters of Barre:
| Il wish to announce myself a candi-
date for reelection as mayor of the city
of Barre for another year and in doing
so | wish to inform the citizens, voters
and taxpayers that in my Judgment
S2-25 tax rate will be sufficient to meet
the expenses for the ensuing year.
Il do not know of any call or neces-
sity for any extraordinary work to be
done this year. | assure the people of
Barre that I will, if elected, as far as
consistent with good business principles,
see that the citizens get value received
for every dollar expended.
'W. III. Ward.r
For two weeks and more the men,
tioners have been over-busy at their
lpre-election day pastime, but not un-
til to-day has it become known that
number of men have announced definite
~ their decisions to contest for several
city offices. Other names, too, are still
to be considered only in the "mentionees
class, although it is hinted that addi-
tional announcements are nearly due.
Over in ward two, Alderman Harry Pat
terson has stated unofiicially that he is
a candidate for a second term at the
oak table in city hall. Mr.. Patterson has
had a long experience in city affairs,
as everyone knows, and his supporters
are urging that experience as one of his
qualifications, thought not the only one.
Yielding to the persuasion of friends,
Charles A. Lundgren, at present serving
as one OF the auditors, issued state
ment to-day announcing his candidacy
for the second ward position in the city
council. After reviewing his quall6ca-
tions, supporters of Mr.. Lundgren de-
clare that his candidacy will be received
with acclaim in many quarters. The
statement follows:
acting upon the advice of several
friends and after having given the mat
ter considerable thought, have decided
to announce my candidacy for the office
of alderman from ward two. ANY meas
ure Of support which the voters In that
ward may feel inclined to accord my
candidacy will be gratefully received.
A ..f -
l. believe that he who looks may see
evidences here and there of extava-
gance in city finances and if elected I
will work first and last for any policy
that will restore the city's finances to
their former firm footing. | believe
that economy should be the watchword
Of the incoming administration.
"Charles A. Lundgren."
Another man whose name has been
frequently linked with the same Office
wherever ward two politics are discussed
is j. Alfred Healey, manager of the
Barre Granite & Quarry Co. 1t is not
known whether Mr.. Healey would con-
sent to have his name presentel as
nominee. Nevertheless, there are those,
it is said, who will urge him to stand
for the office before many days
Thus far there is only one avowed
candidate for alderman from ward six. |
William II. Eager, acceding TO requests |
from number of persons, has decided |
to declare his candidacy. Mr.. Eager is |
one of the wheel horses in the labor |
movement and his candidacy will un-
doubtedly find favor with many. He is |
about to make a statement of his atti- !
tude
George W. Parks of 495 North Main |
street announces that he will make try |
for the office of alderman from ward |
four to succeed Alderman w. I. Calder. |
Mr.. Parks has been well known at the |
north end for many years and has TAX
en- an active interest in ward affairs.
Others who have already been mentioned
are the present incumbent and William
w. Russell and James Grogan of BROOK
street.
There are indications pointing to a
large field of starters in the assessorship I
race. Oliver j. L. Mathews, now serv
ing as an auditor, has been suggeste |
as a competent man for the office. Judge
A. G.. Fay has been mentioned before
and he is quoted as saying that he will
be candidate if he is wanted for the
office. Henry A. Phelps has been men
toned and Herbert A. Rugg will be
candidate, it is understood. This is Tie
wear for the quadrennial appraisal.
George i. Morris seems to be the only
man in the field for the office of tax
collector and first constable. He is i'm
ishing his first year and he has declared
his intentions of making second at