The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-01-27
CABOT
Town Mourns for First Soldier to Make
the Supreme Sacrifice.


Town Mourns for First Soldier to Make
the Supreme Sacrifice,
On Jan. Mr.. and Mrs. Ely Barnett re-
ceived letter from the burial committee
in France, stating the date and place OF
burial of their son, Charles who died OF
pneumonia at base hospital, Mars sur
Aller, on Oct. ~. This is the first and
only official message received by the par
ents regarding the death of their SON
On the same date short letter came
from Charles, saying he was very i'll with
pneumonia and too tired to write more.
This letter was postmarked Oct. n.
Charles Elbridge Barnett was born in
Danyille March 4, 1896. He lived in Cab
OF most Of his life. He began working
for neighboring farmers at the age of 10
years, remaining in the employ Of John
Barr for three years. His pleasant, win
ming nature made him friends wherever
he went. In the spring of 1918 Charles
was called to the colors, passing exam
nation although his weight was 100
pounds at the time From the depot
brigade he was transferred TO the 303d
infantry, Company d. AT this time the
10th division was getting men and equip
ment for foreign service. Charles and
many another boy found their duty was
TO learn to carry a gun and became an
efficient soldier much more quickly than
those who had been in the service several
months. The long hikes and hours of
drill, guard rules to learn and many other
duties of the soldier were mastered
though the lads were weary in those first
days, long ere night came. With in
creased enthusiasm and encouragement
to work faithfully and conscientiously,
as their sergeant earnestly directed their
training for overseas, these lads became
part of our immense, efficient army.
Charles would sometimes say, at seems
hard to walk all the time when I've driy-
en- horse so much at home" His con
scientious observance and obedience to
all military regulations made him re-
spected by his mon CONS" who were
ready to speak good word for his work
ere he had been with them many days.
In speaking of home the tears would
come to his eyes and he never gave up
hope of getting home for a furlough un
til he knew he would be leaving for
France. He left with the 10Th division
303d infantry, in July. He was later
transferred to the 26th infantry, Com
pany G, and saw service at the front
probably with both units, Charles is the
first boy from Cabot to give the supreme
sacrifice. Our town has lost good lad
and brave soldier has given his best
that we may the sooner have peace
throughout the world. A brother, Ash
ley, is with the l0lst ammunition train
France, and another brother, Carl, is at
Camp Humphrey. Our sincerest sym
pathy goes to the bereaved parents, sis
tiers and brothers. In the rural school of
this district is a service flag with four
stars, made by the pupils of this school.
Let us speak his name reverently, as one
who has cheerfully made the supreme
sacrifice for the honor OF our town, our
state, our country. Mrs. r. B. b.
Morrill, Relief corps, No, IS, called a
meeting Thursday, Jan. %, to initiate
four candidates and to install the off
GERS for the coming year. Owing to the
influenza scare, the public installation.
which was to have taken place Jan. 3,
was called off. The following officers were
installed; President, Carrie Bliss; Sc
nlOT vice president adobe hedui Junior
yiee-president, Maria Dow; treasurer,
Florence Voodry; chaplain, Fannie Wal
do; conductor, LoueIa Freeman; guard,
Viola Whitcher; secretary, Ida Barr;
patriotic instructor, Eva Grace; press
correspondent, Nettie Nelson; musician,
Ruth Butterfield; assistant guard, Nina
Martin; assistant conductor, May Kenis-
ton; color bearers, Lima Wheeler, Alice
Paine, Susie Nelson, Gertrude Read. The
charter was draped in memory of our
beloved sister, Mrs. Abbie A. Lamson.
Twenty-Five members were present and
two comrades. Refreshments of popcorn
balls and homemade candies were served.
Mrs, Bertha Marsh installed the officers.
There will be a called meeting of Nor
rill Relief corps, No. 80, Wednesday aft
ernoon, Jan, 20, for practice work. A
good attendance is desired.
All those having knitted goods are
requested to have them left with Mrs
Aubrey Nelson by Feb. /, so they can
be ready to ship.