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ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF
DIGHTON
For the Year Ending December 31, 1913
CA. HACK & SON, Printers Taunton, Mass. 1914
ANN EC 31
DIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 3575 00042 5704
ANNUAL REPORTS
-OF THE-
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF
DIGHTON
For the Year Ending December 31, 1913
C. A. HACK & SON, Printers Taunton, Mass. 1914
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Selectmen's Report
To the Citizens of Dighton :--
The tax problem is becoming interesting, absorbing and alarming. Only about 65 years ago the National Govern- ment divided a large accumulated surplus among the several states. Massachusetts distributed it among the several cities and towns. Twenty-two years ago when we became more especially interested as a town official, the state tax was $615,000. Today it is $8,000,000,with county and other municipalities soaring alike in taxation and bond issue. Un- der the well balanced, equitable Government established by our forefathers, we have richly prospered, rapidly advanced in wealth, education, refinement and business enterprises. Surrounded with an abundance to make life happy and con- tented, we would hardly expect to find a condition of unrest, a desire for radical changes.
Such conditions do prevail and we must be cautious, con- servative, and ponder well before making radical changes and deserting the old ways and paths.
The tendency of the people today is to rely too much on the higher grades of learning, forgetting too often the com- mon branches-that technical and practical knowledge is the great essential to success in business and popular govern- mental affairs.
In 1905 our state tax was $1200. We were relieved of the care of the insane at an average yearly cost of $825. It reached $1,937.40 in 1912, still making a small compara- tive saving. This year it made an astonishing jump of $942.50 to $2,880.00.
Still we must not complain when we consider what the State has done for us.
The present year we have received from the State as fol- lows:
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Relieved of care of insane about,
$825.00
1/2 animal inspection, 38.00
School Fund, 1,220.05
Paid for Schooling State Wards,
46.00
Paid towards Supt. of Schools salary,
500.00
State Aid,
932.00
Total,
$3,561.05
The Mass. Highway Commission have expended for build- ing macadam roads and reinforced cement bridges to Jan. 1,- 1914, a total sum of $49,807.39. We have contributed $1000 for the building of the bridge on Somerset Ave., be- tween Taunton and Dighton. There has been a very small sum used for hearings and meetings with the Commission; this year $23.00 was used. Late years cities and towns have raised a sum equal or one half as much as the state alloted.
While considering this matter we should keep in mind the fact that in addition to the cheap passenger express and freight rate established by our local Street Railway Com- pany, they paid this year a tax of $2,35515; an excise tax of $1,741.48, beside the tax on their real estate holding at Dighton Rock Park.
Other taxes received are as follows:
Public service corporation,
$108.13
Business corporation,
472.79
National Bank, 587.82
Dogs,
366.15
Total,
$1,534.89
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IMPROVEMENTS.
The only link of uncompleted macadam road between Taunton and Fall River is on Somerset Avenue and Pleasant Streets, about one mile in extent.
At the hearing in Boston and Taunton relative to this section, the Commissioners decided that the town ought to make suitable improvements at Cobb's Corner, and build a portion of the macadam road. The State engineers are at present preparing a statement of the cost of the construction and the best plan to adopt. We expect to be able to present definite plans and what will be required of the town for your consideration at the next Annual Meeting.
LIGHTING OUR STREETS.
All will agree that it is necessary that our streets in the south part of the town should be lighted. A company en- gaged in the business of furnishing power and light were ap- parently anxious to come to Dighton. Under various pre- texts they declined our offered franchise and at last we grant- ed them one of their own drafting over a year ago, with no response. No doubt they would have put a line through Dighton had they been able to secure business north of us. If you vote to pay the usual rentals we assure you it will be readily installed. However, we are confident that the coming year our streets will be lighted equitable to all sections of the town.
SEWAGE.
No efforts have been made by the City of Taunton for sewage disposal. The time limit of the State Board of Health has elapsed.
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The amount flowing into the river is increased each year by about a mile of pipe laying in the streets of the city. An- other delay is petitioned for.
BRISTOL COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL.
The selection of a site for the school created a long and bitter controversy. Many hearings were held and everybody had a chance to present their views.
The Trustees finally decided to purchase a large farm in Dighton, highly recommended by local successful farmers and a large number of public spirited citizens of this and neighboring cities and towns.
For various reasons the Board of Education, the court of final resort, was unfavorable and refused to confirm the purchase.
Again the Trustees made a selection of the present site in the Segregansett Village on Center Street, near Berkley, on the Taunton River, which was readily approved.
The farms purchased are noted for producing large and profitable crops for their former owners.
The situation is admirable, sanitary and delightful for school and agricultural purposes, with good water, steam and trolley facilities.
The school has made a good and successful beginning, handicapped with only a temporary school building.
One feature of this school is unlike any other school in the State, requiring no educational test tor admission of pupils.
A suitable school building should be erected as soon as possible, to meet the needs and demands of this section of the State.
We feel that our people should use all honorable means to help and encourage the development of this enteprise.
Already people are buying homes and securing tenements in town to secure the advantages of the institution.
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TOWN PROPERTY.
The Town Hall, School Houses and accessories are in good repair and insured.
The funds received from the sale of the town farm are invested in two Savings Banks, and amount to about $2,000.
We are informed that the school houses at No. Dighton and Broad Cove are inadequate to meet the demands of our increasing school population. Another subject calling for your attention.
MOTHERS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
By an Act of the Legislature of 1913, mothers with dependent children, provided they meet the requirements of the law as to morals, destitution and other require- ments, and meet the approval of the State and local offi- cers, may be aided to suitably bring up the children. Our Legislators desire to have no more "self made men and women" to come up from extreme poverty, destitution, hard knocks and long hours of extreme labor, and fill the most exalted places in the National Government.
ROADS AND BRIDGES.
A sufficient sum of money should be provided to keep the streets in good repair.
Permanent roads should be constructed and properly cared for
Wooden bridges should be replaced with cement whenever our financial rescources will permit.
The needs and requirements is a subject that must interest all at the next Annual Meeting.
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IN CONCLUSION.
Agreeable to a recent law a specific appropriation must be made for each department or project adopted by the town.
It is well, at the close of the financial year, to take an ac- count of the year's activities and accomplishments and the utilities we possess.
Tax rate, $16.60 on $1,000.
Electric passenger, express and freight service.
Telephone, local and long distance. Rural free mail and parcel post delivery.
30% macadam roads. Free Public Library Building. N. Y . N. H. Railroad facilities.
Long water front on Taunton River.
Over $65,000 worth of macadam roads. Sites ready for business enterprises.
Dighton Rock Park.
Gas furnished by the Taunton Gas Co. at a reasonable price.
Large and successful manufacturing establishments in the north and south villages. Agricultural School at Segregansett.
Many of these privileges now so richly enjoyed have been secured by persistent efforts that have not been paraded be- fore the public.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES S. CHASE, Selectmen GEORGE M. CHASE, of
E. ELLSWORTH LINCOLN, Dighton
Dec. 31, 1913.
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Report of Overseers of Poor
To the Citizens of Dighton:
The following report is respectfully submitted. Case No. 1. Settlement Dighton.
Paid the City of Fall River aid, $182.50
July 1, 1912 to July 30, 1913.
Paid Mary E. Grundy aid Oct. 31, to Nov. 4, 1913, 20.00
$202.50
Case No. 2.
Settlement Dighton.
Aid rendered by W. O. Goff, 85.00
Rent, nursing, fuel, clothing, 113.93
$198.93
Cases Nos. 4. 6, 7, 8. Settlement Dighton. Aid rendered by D. D. Andrews $101.90
Frank Rose, 55.00
L. E. Higgins & Co., 6.42
G. F. Maguire, cemetery,
4.00
C. L. Gaffney, undertaker, 10.00
$177.32
Case 18 Settlement Dighton. Aid rendered by Town of Attleboro,
$103.00 Case No. 5-9. Settlement Fall River. Aid rendered by Capt. J. W. Rose, 52.00
L. E. Higgins & Co., 3.50
" D. D. Andrews, 71.25 $126.75
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Case No. 21. Settlement Dighton closedCase. Aid rendered cash, $30.00 66 by H. W. Briggs, 5.00
66 H. H. Horton, 5.00
Milton H. Farley, Undertaker, 20.00
$60.00
Case No. 22. Settlement Dighton.
Aid rendered by. A. F. Kenney, $60.00
Case No. 24. Settlement Dighton.
Aid rendered by John M. Deane,
$43.44
Case No. 28. Settlement Dighton.
Aid rendered by D. D. Andrews, $19.00
" L. J. Chase, 63.00
" M. E. Sprague, 87.50
$169.50
Case Nos. 25, 26, 27. Settlement Dighton.
Aid rendered by James H. Hurst, $54.00
6 " Sam Yamans, 64.00
$118.00
Case No. 29. Settlement Dighton.
Aid rendered by town of Attleboro, $56.80
Case No. 30. Settlement Dighton. Aid rendered by E. E. Lincoln, $28.00
Case No. 35. Settlement Dighton. Aid rendered by W. O. Goff, $74.00
Wood, clothing and meat, 50.84
$124.84
Case No. 36.
Aid rendered by Arthur A. Hathaway, $52.00
Case No. 37.
Aid rendered by D. D. Andrews, $17.75
Case No. 38. Settlement Fairhaven. Aid rendered by Verato Montereo, $3.00
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Case No. 39. Settlement Somerset.
Aid rendered cash, $16.50
Total, $1,558.45
Suit has been 'entered to recover aid rendered Case No. 1, amounting to about $800.
Aid rendered to No. 38 is in process of settlement. . No. 4 will be reimbursed by Somerset and No. 39 by Fairhaven. Nos. 5 and 9 by Fall River.
Unpaid bills amounting to about $200 will be charged to 1914 account. There are always delays in sending in bills.
Recent legislation requiring aid to mothers with dependent minor children under 14 years may add materially to the cost.
The new financial laws will require us to make appropria- tions for each department.
We recommend $1700 for this department.
Respectfully submitted.
CHARLES S. CHASE, E. ELLSWORTH LINCOLN, GEORGE. M. CHASE.
1 Selectmen of Dighton.
Dec. 31, 1913.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
Cost of supervising, including expressage,
postage, telephone and car fares, $30.00
L. E. Butler returning births, 7.00
A. J. Barker supplies used in scarlet fever cases, 3.15
Services D. F. Lane, agent,
Board of Health,
Recording 29 deaths
21 marriages,
55 births, 50.00
State Board of Health, for cultures; fumigation
of two houses by Dr. Sanborn,
9.45
William H. Walker, inspecting meats and provisions, 112.50
William H. Walker, inspecting cattle and slaughtering houses, 90.00
J. L. Sanborn, fumigating house, No. Dighton, 4.50
N. Y. Pasteur Institute treatment for a person suffering from bite of a dog, 30.00
Salary of Dr. J. L. Sanborn, Town Physician,
Oct. 1, 1912 to Jan. 1, 1913, 21.25
From Jan. 1, 1913 to Oct. 1, 1913, 56.25
$414.10
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CONTAGIOUS CASES REPORTED.
Scarlet fever,
7 cases
Tuberculosis,
4 cases
Diphtheria, 6 cases
Cerebro spinal meningitis,
1 case
18 cases
Dr. J. L. Sanborn has the contract for 1914 as Town Physician.
In the past, bills under this department have been paid from incidental and other appropriations.
Under the law that goes into effect January 1, 1914, the town is required to make a specific appropriation for all de- partments and it is required of officials not to exceed the ap- propriation.
When an appropriation is exhausted, a town meeting must be called if more money is needed.
Estimate for the year $500.
The town has been visited by three dogs suffering with rabies, evidently coming from other towns. Two were captured and the heads sent to Dr. Frothingham of Harvard Medical School, who pronounced them decidedly afflicted with rabies. Two cows and many dogs were bitten. The cows were slaughtered and the dogs which showed signs of rabies were killed. The people very generally respected the quarantine ordered. At nearly the close of the year one of our most respected citizens was bitten by a dog on Berkley and Dighton Bridge. This dog created havoc among dogs,
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animals and people in his run through Dighton and Rehoboth and Swansea. The Pasteur treatment is being administered to the sufferers.
Dighton, Mass., Dec. 31, 1913.
To Selectmen of Town of Dighton, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for services and medicine as follows:
Services to Mrs. Mary Cook, 39 calls, lots of medicine, 32
66
" Harriet Horton, 2
66
66
1
66
" Mary Perry, 8
66
66 66
9
66
" Orrin Horton, 6
.
66
66
66
66 66
" Son, 2
66
60
66
8 2
66
56
Oct. 28. Investigating Waldron case, West Dighton.
Respectfully submitted,
J. L. SANBORN, M. D., Town Physician.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES S. CHASE, Board GEORGE M. CHASE, of
E. ELLSWORTH LINCOLN,
1 Health
Dec. 31, 1913.
66 66 66
4
66 66 " Mrs. Lena Rose, 9
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT
Dighton, January 1, 1914.
To the Citizens of Dighton:
I herewith submit my annual report as follows:
Commitment for 1913,
$23,984.56
Excise Tax,
1,741.48
Added,
154.51
Added,
12.00
Interest Collected,
2.47
$25,895.02
Cr.
By paid Treas.
$23,455.16
By Abatements, 28.98
$23,484.14
$23,484.14
Balance Uncollected,
$2,410.88
$2,410.88
Balance due Jan. 1, 1913, for 1912,
$1,657.20
Interest Collected,
35.31
$1,692.51
4
Cr.
By paid Treas.,
$1,266.23
By Abatements,
32.00
$1,298.23
$1,298.23
Balance Uncollected,
$394.28 $394.28
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Balance due Jan. 1. 1913.
for 1911.
$364.63
Interest Collected.
31.87
$396.50
Cr.
By paid Treas ..
$372.30
By Abatement.
11.00
$383.30
$383.30
Balance Uncollected.
$13.20
$13.20
Total Uncollected,
$2,818.36
NORTH DIGHTON FIRE DISTRICT
Commitment for 1913.
$1.491.33
Cr.
By paid Treas.
$1.422.01
Balance Uncollected.
$69.32
$69.32
Balance due Jan. 1. 1913. for 1912.
$4.52
Interest Collected.
.22
$4.74
Cr.
By paid Treas ..
$4.74
Total Uncollected.
$69.32
Respectfully submitted, A. N. GOFF. Collector.
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Road Commissioners' Report
SOUTHERN DISTRICT.
A. F. Sprague, Surveyer.
To the Citizens of Dighton:
I herewith submit my report as follows:
Amount expended for nine months ending Dec. 31, 1913. Payroll May 1, 1913.
Henry Luther,
$14.00
A. F. Sprague,
71.75
Antone Perry,
2.62
A. Dutre,
1.75
Teddy George,
3.50
R. Earle,
5.00
J. Talbot, gravel,
4.75
A. F. Simmons,
.30
A. F. Simmons,
2.95
M. Rodrigus,
.50
D. D. Andrews, supplies,
2.60
$109.72
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Payroll June 7, 1913.
H. Luther,
$21.00
J. Dutre,
10.50
A. F. Sprague,
54.62
J. Doyle,
5.58
J. S. Place,
5.00
C. G. Simmons, gravel,
4.20
A. F. Sprague, sand,
2.20
F. Grant,
3.50
Manuel Perry,
5
1.75
$108.35
Payroll July 1, 1913.
A. F. Sprague and others,
$57.19
$57.19
Payroll Aug. 2, 1913.
H. Luther,
$8.75
A. F. Sprague,
17.22
Sand and stone,
1.20
$27.17
Payroll Sept. 1, 1913.
H. Luther,
$22.75
F. Cash,
10.36
A. F. Sprague,
48.27
Gravel,
3.60
Ashes,
4.00
Payroll Dec. 1, 1913.
H. Luther,
$31.50
A. F. Sprague,
153.36
A. F. Sprague, tools,
1.95
C. A. Horton,
4.50
George Goff,
2.00
$88.98
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H. Horton,
2.00
A. Rogers,
2.00
Joseph Perry,
2.00
E. B. Haskins,
10.50
Goodele,
3.50
$213.31
Total,
$604.72
Respectfully submitted,
A. F. SPRAGUE, Surveyor.
NORTHERN DISTRICT.
George E. Hathaway, Surveyor.
To the Citizens of Dighton:
I herewith submit my report as follows:
Amount expended for nine months ending Dec. 31, 1913.
Payroll Jan. 1, 1913.
Daniel Smith,
$11.55
George E. Hathaway,
6.31
N. Codding,
22.75
J. Codding,
12.25
M. Luis,
9.00
T. Moran,
9.63
A. Hayes,
3.00
Charles Hayes,
11.00
$85.49
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Payroll Feb. 8, 1913.
W. Kay,
9.43
N. W. Babbitt, 2.10
A. Hayes, 3.58
George E. Hathaway,
4.30
Thomas Moran,
2.63
A. J. Vierra,
4.20
Payroll May 3, 1913.
C. A. Horton,
$24.24
T. Moran,
14.88
George E. Hathaway,
17.00
J. E. Chandler,
13.01
Daniel Smith,
8.75
Charles Hayes,
7.00
Clyde Drinkwater,
5.25
J. Codding,
5.25
N. Codding,
12.00
J. Luther,
3.00
Mrs. Allen, sand,
3.15
T. Moran, gravel,
3.05
$116.58
Payroll June 1, 1913.
J. E. Chandler,
$28.40
J. Luther,
1.50
T. Moran,
20.13
Charles Hayes,
1.75
D. Smith,
16.63
N. Codding,
25.25
George E. Hathaway,
22.00
J. Downing,
7.00
J. Codding
7.00
A. J. Hampton,
10.50
$26.24
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C. A. Horton, 32.38
George E. Goff,
3.50
James Horton, 1.75
T. Moran, gravel,
7.20
C. V. Sanders, lumber,
60.24
T. Hembrough, repairs, 5.75
$251.91
Payroll July 1, 1913.
George E. Hathaway and others, $16.11
$16.11
Payroll Aug. 1, 1913.
F. A. Talbot,
$5.25
M. Luis,
1.50
George E. Hathaway,
5.00
A. F Whalon,
3.50
N. Codding,
3.50
W. Perry,
1.75
J. E. Chandler,
3.25
$23.75
Payroll Sept. 1, 1913.
George E. Hathaway,
$3.00
D. Smith,
2.63
F. A. Talbot,
1.75
James O'Brien,
1.75
J. Codding,
1.75
$10.88
Payroll Oct. 1, 1913.
George E. Hathaway,
$13.68
Daniel Smith,
1.75
N. Codding,
5.00
J. Codding,
3.50
George E. Hathaway,
1.00
$24.93
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Payroll Nov. 1, 1913.
1
N. Codding,
$8.00
J. Codding,
3.50
George E. Hathaway,
1.00
T. Moran, gravel,
.60
C. V. Sanders, lumber,
2.37
Edward Almy,
.43
$15.90
Total,
$571.79
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE E. HATHAWAY,
Surveyor.
WESTERN DISTRICT.
To the Citizens of Dighton:
I herewith submit my report as follows:
Amount expended for nine months ending Dec. 31, 1913.
May 1st Payroll
$105.78
June 1st
189.70
July 1st 16
65.72
Oct. 1st
48.25
Dec. 1st
66
48.76
$458.21
Total amount expended,
$458.21
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY W. HORTON, Surveyor.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
DIGHTON, MASS., Jan. 1, 1914.
To the Citizens of Dighton:
I herewith submit my report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1913. I have examined the accounts of D. F. Lane, Treasurer, and find as follows:
RECEIPTS.
General Balance Jan. 1, 1913,
$237 75
Town Farm Investment Fund, Jan. 1, 1913,
1,816 20
Perpetual Care Fund, Jan. 1, 1913, 900 86
STATE OF MASS.
Mass. School Fund, $1,220 05
Inspection of Animals,
38 50
Tuition of State Wards, 46 00
Union Superintendency,
500 00
Corporation Tax, Public Service, Corporation Tax, Business,
108 13
472 79
National Bank Tax,
587 82
State Aid,
932 00
St. Railway Tax,
2,355 15
County of Bristol Dog Fund,
$6,260 44 $366 15
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LOANS.
Tax Loan,
$14,000 00
School Loan,
1,261 00
Taxes,
25,024 04
CHARITY.
City of Fall River,
$104 75
Estate of John Wheeler, 56 58
$161 33
INTEREST .
Checking Account, $42 00
Investment Fund,
71 06
Deferred Taxes,
69 65
$182 71
Court Fines,
127 90
Income from Perpetual Care Funds,
34 69
MISCELLANEOUS.
G. F. Green, Oyster Note, $150.00
A. N. Goff, Fish Notes, 30 00
Rebate on School Tickets, 5 00
Frank Read, Admr., Perpetual Carc,
100 00
Lydia J. Cole, Fines from Library,
16 12
Lydia J. Cole, Sale of Souvenirs, 21 95
D. T. Wood, Sealer, 17 55
J. K. Milliken, Treas. of Bi-Centennial, 14 75
Rent of Town Hall, 80 00
Butchers License,
2 00
Fishing License, 2 50
Staples Coal Co., Damage to D. & B.
Bridge, 75 00
$514 87
$50,887 94
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PAYMENTS.
TOWN OFFICERS AND INCIDENTALS.
Perpetual Care of Cemetery, $14 00
J. H. McCabe, Town Seal, 13 00
Bureau of Statistics, Certifying Note, 3 00
George M. Chase, Salary for 1912,
100 00
D. F. Lane, Salary Town Clerk and Treasurer and Ex., 249 75
Taunton G. L. Co., Installing Lights, 188 01
A. H. Hood & Co., Insurance,
83 85
L. E. Butler, M. D., Returning Births,
7 00
Davol Printing Co., Printing,
13 00
E. E. Lincoln, Salary for 1912,
100 00
F. Waldron, Salary,
24 20
A. N. Goff, Salary for 1912,
234 85
A. N. Goff, Teller,
2 00
Chas. S. Chace, Salary for 1912,
190 00
Chas. S. Chace, Expense for 1912,
46 30
H. C. Briggs, Salary for 1912, 68 64
F. Waldron, Teller, 6 00
F. Waldron, Salary,
47 73
J. E. McCabe, Teller, 6 00
W. E. Walker, Teller, 10 00
A. J. Barker, Supplies, Board of Health,
3 15
W. L. & L. E. Gurley, Supplies, Sealer, 1 32
Town of Middleboro, Watching Herring,
20 00
Staples Coal Co., Coal for Town Hall,
8 75
Taunton G. L. Co , 1 65
Pierce Hardware Co., Supplies, 9 40
H. C. Briggs, Postage, 3 06
H. E. Williams, Teller,
6 00
George A. White, Express,
1 25
Davol Printing Co., Printing,
2 25
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State Board of Health,
2 65
H. F. Hathaway, Legal Services, 50 00
J. C. Davis, Expense, 14 24
Taunton G. L. Co.,
2 20
Bureau of Statistics, Certifying Note,
3 00
W. H. Walker, Salary as Inspector,
98 00
T. G. L. Co.,
3 19
George T. Horton, Teller,
2 00
Carter Ink Co., Ink,
75
P. B. Murphy, Printing,
2 25
E. Hathaway, Court Expense,
30 68
N. R. Reed, Supplies for Town Hall, 22 00
20 00
American Surety Co. Bond of Treas. and Col.,
100 00
White & White, Legal Advice, 5 00
C. A. Hack & Son, Printing Report, 132 60
D. T. Wood, Salary as Sealer, 50 00
George E. Gooding, Salary, 44 65
3 00
D. F. Lane, Salary as Register,
23 00
C. C. Andrews, Salary as Register, 18 00
J. H. Briggs, Salary as Register,
18 00
H. C. L. Lincoln, Salary as Register,
18 00
Taunton G. L. Co.,
1 65
H. A. Briggs, Delivering Reports,
5 00
Taunton G. L. Co.,
2 30
E. Hathaway, Salary as Constable,
126 29
F. Waldron, Salary as Assessor,
68 40
L. J. Wade, Salary as Assessor,
83 00
Taunton G. L. Co., Installing Light,
42 90
Taunton G. L. Co.,
1 80
L. Elmer Wood, Legal Advice,
3 00
Davol Printing House, Printing,
4 22
E. E. Chase, Mad Dog Case,
3 00
George M. Chase, Janitor Town Hall,
Bureau of Statistics, Certifying Note,
ANNUAL REPORT. 27
M. F. Sprague, Cleaning Dump, 4 50
E. E. Lincoln, Expense of Committee at Hear- ing Before Highway Commission, 23 00
Taunton G. L. Co., 1 00
H. C. Briggs, Account Book,
1 70
C. A. Hack, Printing, 3 50
J. L. Sanborn, Fumigation, 4 50
L. I. Young, Care of Babbitt Lot, 1 00
E. Hathaway, Salary as Tree Warden,
11 00
Taunton G. L. Co.,
2 44
George E. Gooding, Salary as Assessor, 144 98
C. S. Chase, Services, 1 00
Davol Printing Co., Printing, 13 00
Hobbs & Warren Co., Printing for Assessor, 4 25
Bureau of Statistics, Certifying Note, 3 00
Bristol Co. Savings Bank, Mary J. Briggs Fund,
100 00
W. H. Walker, Salary as Inspector, 104 50
27 30
Taunton G. L. Co.,
1 98
Davol Printing Co., Printing,
2 25
T. G. L. Co.,
1 05
F. Waldron, Salary as Assessor,
43 50
C. Babbitt, Labor on Flag Pole,
2 50
Taunton G. L. Co.,
2 97
A. B. Simmons, Mowing Cemetery,
12 00
A. N. Goff, Collector Expense,
15 00
Taunton G. L. Co.,
1 87
A. N. Goff, Teller,
5 00
T. Gorham, Printing for Collector,
5 00
G. T. Horton, Teller,
6 00
Pierce Hardware Co., Supplies,
3 00
D. F. Lane, Vital Statistics,
50 00
$3,095 26
L. J. Wade, Salary as Assessor, .
28
ANNUAL REPORT
EDUCATION.
Teacher's and Janitor's Payrolls, $6,747 10
Salary of Supt. M. H. Bowman, 639 96
City of Fall River, High School Tuition, 956 25
City of Taunton, High School Tuition, 660 00
High School Transportation, 687 50
Kenny Bros. & Wolkins, Supplies,
51 51
J. S. Place, Freight and Cartage,
5 38
W. Hampton, Refund of Car Fare, 2 50
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Supplies and Water,
12 50
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Supplies and Water,
16 52
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Supplies and Water,
83
Yale & Towne, Locks,
1 49
M. H. Bowman, Expense,
5 58
A. T. Wastcoat, Repairs,
2 25
H. I. Crowell, Use of Well,
3 00
R. G. Briggs, Repairs,
1 60
M. H. Bowman, Expense,
6 12
H. F. Atwood, Repairs,
3 00
C. W. Babbitt, Repairs,
3 00
Pierce Hardware Co., Supplies,
16 61
A. A. Hathaway, Repairs,
2 45
W. Hampton, Refund of Fare,
10 75
R. Earle, Repairs,
6 30
B. F. Hathaway, Repairs,
1 25
Kenny Bros. & Wolkins, Supplies,
85 33
H. A. Briggs, Cartage, Team Hire,
2 50
H. A. Briggs, Cartage, Team Hire,
3 35
H. A. Briggs, Cartage, Team Hire, 5 95
J. C. Davis, Supplies,
6 67
Ginn & Co., Supplies,
1 78
J. L. Hammett & Co., Supplies,
9 00
C. Babbitt, Repairs, 2 00
J. Thornley, Repairs,
50
29
ANNUAL REPORT
Ginn & Co., Supplies,
46
Davol & Co., Printing,
6 67
W. B. Reed, Repairs,
1 50
Kenny Bros. & Wolkins, Supplies,
34 81
M. H. Bowman, Expense,
2 29
T. Gorham, Printing,
3 25
B. N. Cummings, Repairs,
11 60
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Water,
5 00
G. T. Packard, Repairs,
6 07
J. T. W. Reed, Fuel,
28 50
W. Hampton, Refund of Fare,
5 50
Kenny Bros. & Wolkins, Supplies,
40 80
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Coal,
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