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ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF
DIGHTON
For the Year Ending December 31, 1914.
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DIGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 3575 00042 5621
BRISTOL COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE TOWN OF
DIGHTON
For the Year Ending December 31, 1914.
3 3575 00042 5621
TOWN OFFICERS
FOR 1914-1915.
MODERATOR. CHARLES S. CHASE.
TOWN CLERK. DWIGHT F. LANE.
SELECTMEN, OVERSEERS OF POOR, AND BOARD OF HEALTH. CHARLES S. CHASE, E. ELLSWORTH LINCOLN, GEORGE B. GLIDDEN,
AGENT BOARD HEALTH, TOWN TREASURER AND MOTH SUPT. DWIGHT F. LANE. ASSESSORS.
GEORGE E. GOODING, FERDINAND WALDRON LEROY J. WADE.
HIGHWAY SURVEYORS.
GEORGE E. HATHAWAY, HENRY W. HORTON. ARTHUR F. SPRAGUE. AUDITOR. HOWARD C. BRIGGS.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
JOSIAH S. PLACE,
GEORGE H. WALKER,
SAMUEL N. CODDING,
JOSEPH K. MILLIKEN,
RALPH EARL,
GEORGE A. CLARK,
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SUPERINTENDENT SCHOOLS. M. M. BOWMAN.
TRUANT OFFICER. HOWARD C. BRIGGS.
TREE WARDEN.
EDMUND HATHAWAY.
FOREST FIRE WARDEN.
RALPH EARL.
CHIEF FIRE DEPARTMENT. A. ELLERY BRIGGS.
CONSTABLES.
EDMUND HATHAWAY, JOHN A. BAILLIE,
FRED MILLARD, GEORGE F. HATHAWAY,
ALBERT N. GOFF, WALTER N. LEWIN.
FINANCE COMMITTEE.
WILLIAM H. WALKER,
JOSIAH S. PLACE,
JOSEPH E. SEARS, RALPH EARL,
GEORGE E. HATHAWAY, ALBERT N. GOFF.
TAX COLLECTOR. ALBERT N. GOFF.
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Selectmen's Report.
To the Citizens of Dighton :-.
The construction of the State Highway on Somerset Avenue and Pleasant Street is the most notable occurrence in the year just closing.
The removal of the projecting ledge at Mr. Romero's the new concrete bridge at Muddy Cove, the filling in at the Street Railway trestle bridge, and the removal of the Smith house at Cobb's Corner, were very much needed improvements, which are greatly appreciated by those who use this thoroughfare.
On this main thoroughfare the Broad Cove Bridge and its approaches is the only section between Taunton and Fall River that in the near future will require the attention of the Highway Commission.
This small but costly section is maintained jointly with Somerset. It should be widened and rebuilt.
Since the state has engaged in the good road work it has expended about $70,000 on our roads and bridges.
Our contributions during this time have been $1,000 to help build the concrete bridge over Three Mile River, $5,000 for this year's construction, $150 aid in removing the projecting ledge at Mr. Romero's, about $150 for the original survey, about $100 incidental charges,-a total of $6,400, a modest sum in comparison with the amounts paid to help in like construction by other municipalities, and the large sum expended by the state.
Small sums have been paid for land taken but nearly all abutters have given their land and asked no damage
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for change of grade. Had the old bridge at Muddy Cove been continued in use another year a large sum would have been needed to make it safe for public travel.
The Commission asked that the town build a small section of road each side of the New Haven track at the crossing on Somerset Avenue, and asked us to help pay for the extra fill required: at Muddy Cove when they raised the bridge, because it had been built nine inches lower than the old one, all of which was refused.
HIGHWAYS.
In former years we made an annual appropriation of about $3,000 for the repair of roads and bridges.
We are receiving from the Street Railway Company an annual excise tax of about $1,700, which is specifically for road work. If we yearly add $1,000 it will give us an ample sum, about $2,700, for street repairs, leaving yearly $2,000 of the former appropriation which we could raise and devote to permanent road building in the remaining sections of dirt roads.
Under the Small Town Act we could apply to the High- way Commission for aid, with a reasonable expectation of having a like sum added, making a total sum sufficient to build a mile of road.
Treated with an oil rich in asphaltum, we would be able to construct roads that would be .lasting, outside of the main thoroughfares, which are not subject to heavy travel.
We could build these roads very much cheaper than state roads, because we could profitably dispense with the costly engineering talent thay employ.
We would advise the rebuilding of the old wood covered bridges when they need much repairing, with concrete. We recommend that no debt be made for a term of years for permnant road construction.
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AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL.
Another notable event is the building of the imposing, commodious Bristol County Agricultural School Building and hay barn.
About $70,000 has been spent on this project. This institution, the promoters, the friends of practical educa- tion, and the large number of the voters of Bristol County believe will meet a long felt want in southern Massa- chusetts for practical vocational education.
The success of this Institution depends largely on the management. If a broad minded, liberal, able executive faculty control its affairs, it will be a power for great good. We hope our people by every legitimate means, will help and encourage the management and faculty to make this school a model one, that its influence for good work may extend beyond our borders and its attractions be such that its rooms will be filled with students and a large waiting list. We have been informed of a proposition to establish a Farm Bureau with an Agricultural Agent in Bristol County.
If the Trustees of our Agricultural School approve, it will work in connection with the school. The National Agricultural Department at Washington D. C. will pay $1,200 towards the Agent's salary. The Farm Bureau and the work of the agent in part means co-operative purchasing of essentials needed by farmers, greater pro- · duction of farm products and a better civic life.
It means the saving of a few dollars per ton on com- mercial fertilizers, a good percentage on other dressings, and farm implements available to every person planting a garden or running a farm.
The Segregansett neighborhood should appreciate hav- ing the School added to its many natural facilities, aiding materially in making it a prosperous residential section of the town,
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When the farms were bought by the County, some of our citizens were mourning the loss of taxable property, but they are reminded that the two large modern houses built by the former owners of the farms, will more than meet any loss.
SCHOOLS.
The largest expenditure of the taxpayers' money in al- most every city and town is for the support of Public Schools.
Over half of our Annual Appropriation for town charges is for School purposes.
We trust we are receiving adequate returns for this large outlay in practical mental and physical training.
A PLANNING BOARD.
Recent Statutes provide for Planning Boards' for cities and large towns. If such Boards are needful and benefi- cial for those municipalities, certainly the smaller towns would find them helpful. It would cause a larger number of people to be intelligently interested in town affairs. They would consider the question of needed improvement and the best methods for their realization, investigate and determine the necessary sums of money to be raised by taxation, and become acquainted with the duties of the various town officials. Such Boards should meet at least four times a year and oftener if needed.
FIRE PROTECTION.
Another event is the purchase of a power chemical equipment for the Fire Department.
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We trust it will meet the expectation of the promoters, and that our people will appreciate the earnest and efficient work for the extinguishment of fires by those connected with the Department.
The town has been visited by several destructive forest fires, and credit is due the fire warden and deputies for their efficient work.
CLAIMS.
The town has been served with three citations to ap- pear at the January term of the Superior Court by three parties claiming that they have been damaged each in the sum of $5,000. These suits, we are informed, are the out- come of a controversy relative to attendance at the Broad Cove School that occurred over five years ago.
In closing we are authorized by facts to inform you that our financial condition is good, and satisfactory, our debt is small, and that the tax rate is moderate when compared with cities and other towns, and that the pros- pect is bright for an increase in prosperity along every avenue.
CHARLES S. CHASE, - Selectmen of Dighton.
E. ELLSWORTH LINCOLN, GEO. B. GLIDDEN,
Dighton, Dec. 31, 1914.
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Report of Overseers of Poor
To the Citizens of Dighton :--
In submitting our annual report we have to inform you of an increase in calls for aid, an increase in the cost of board. The mandatory laws of recent enactment relative to aiding the destitute, the care and schooling of children of dependent widows and the business depression are among the causes that have increased the sums spent for charity.
EXPENDITURES. ·
Case No. 1. Aid rendered from July 1, 1913 to Nov. 21, 1914 By City of Fall River, Mary Grundy and Ethel Hamel, $318.00 Case No. 2. Aid rendered from Nov. 1, 1913, to Dec. 5, 1914. By W. O. Goff, A. A. Horton, and E. A. Horton, 203.17
Case Nos. 4-5-6-7.
Aid rendered from Dec. 1, 1913, to. Dec. 1, 1914,
By Frank Rose, D. D. Andrews, C. H. Smith, D. S. Lining Co., and F. A. Whitmarsh, 176.44
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Case No. 8-9. Aid rendered from Dec. 1, 1913, to Dec. 5, 1914. By L. Higgins & Co., J. W. Rose, C. H. Smith, and D. D. Andrews, .
108.61
Case No. 22. Aid rendered from Dec. 1, 1913, to Dec. 1, 1914. By A. F. Kinny, 60.00
Case No. 24. Aid rendered from Nov. 1, 1913, to Nov. 1, 1914. By John M. Dean, 49.75
Case Nos. 25-26-27. Aid rendered from Dec. 1, 1913 to Dec. 1, 1914.
By Sam Yarnns, 96.00
Case No. 28.
Aid rendered from Dec. 1, 1913, to Dec. 8, 1914.
By M. E. Sprague, Mrs. Longworth, L. J. Chase, 255.50
Case No. 29. Aid rendered, By City of Attleboro,
56.00
Case No. 30. Aid rendered July 26, to Dec. 27.
By E. E. Lincoln, 46.00
Case No. 36. Aid rendered Dec. 1, 1913, to Sept 1, 1914. By Arthur Hathaway, 78.00
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Case No. 37. Aid rendered Dec. 29, 1913 to June 29, 1914. By D. D. Andrews, 55.25
Case No. 38. Aid rendered Jan. 3, to May 1, 1914. By W. O. Goff, A. T. Peirce, 37.50
Case No. 39. Aid rendered,
By D. D. Andrews, F. A. Whitmarsh, C. H. Smith, L. E. Higgins Co., . and Viriato Monterio 131.67
Case No. 40.
Aid rendered Dec. 21, 1913 to May 9. 1914. : 30.00
Case No. 41.
Aid rendered,
By Town of Somerset, 150.02
Case Nos. 42-43-44-45-46-47-48-49.
Aid rendered April 2, to Sept. 1, 1914.
Provost Scott, Taunton Public Market, and B. I. Hathaway, 150.60
Case Nos. 50-51.
Aid rendered from June 1, to Dec. 31, 1914.
Presbrey Bros and McCabe, 16.50
Case No. 52.
Aid rendered May 20, 1913 to July 14, 1914.
By City of Taunton, 210.00
Case No. 53.
Aid rendered April 6, to May 1, 1914. By W. O. Goff and G. A. Dean, 15.69
Case No. 54. Aid rendered April 2, to Sept. 1, 1914. By City of Worcester, 10.00
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Case No. 55. Aid rendered, By D. D. Andrews,
9.16
Case No. 56. Aid rendered July 28, .
By D. S. Lining Co., 4.10
Case. No. 57.
Aid rendered Dec. 16.
4.10
D. S. Lining Co.,
114.00
Repairs on the Gardner house,
Total, $2,388.56
CLAIMS.
We have Claims against the State and other Munici- palities amounting to $385.94 for 1914.
RECEIPTS DURING 1914.
From cities and towns and individuals are as follows: Fall River, $126.75
16.50
Somerset,
Estate O. N. Horton,
184.87
C. Gardner,
150.00 .
$478.12
Also the Gardner house and land in Somerset estimated value, $700.
Some of the families receiving aid have from three to seven children and have always been self supporting.
The husband however robust and able cannot find em- ployment. The children must be furnished with suitable food and clothing.
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The prospect is that 1915 will require an appropriation of $2,500
COOPERATIVE ALMSHOUSE.
We all desire to improve every department engaged in administering town affairs.
Any proposition having that object in view to better the condition of paupers and save the public money should at least be carefully investigated.
The Overseers of the Poor of Swansea request us to insert an article in the warrant for the annual town meet- ing to see if the town will join with other towns in forming a Town Almshouse Association.
A successful association of thirteen towns in Worcester County is in operation.
Charlton's Almshouse and farm are used for the associ- ation at a net cost per year of $3,282.29.
The towns paid from $89.89 to $751.
The town of Auburn a member of the Association, paid $254.89, temporary aid $694.63, a total expenditure of $954.89. Population, 2,420.
Westminister another member paid the largest sum $751, and for temporary aid $715.20, total expenditure of $1,326.20. Population, 1,353.
The amount paid by our town for Charity is $2,388.56.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES S. CHASE, - Overseers of Poor.
E. ELLSWORTH LINCOLN, GEORGE B. GLIDDEN,
Dighton, Dec. 31, 1914.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF HEALTH
To the Citizens of Dighton :-
The most prevalent contagious diseases have been Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria. .
27 dwelling and school rooms have been
, fumigated or disinfected, $122.50
Supplies, express and telephoning, 12.75
Clothing and bedding destroyed at Mrs. Waters scarlet fever case, 27.00
Salary of Town Physician, 75.00
W. H. Walker, inspecting meats and provisions, 137.50
W. H. Walker, inspecting cattle and slaughtering houses, 110.00
Treatment of a person bitten by a dog suffering with rabies, 27.00
D. L. Lane, agent recording,
Deaths, 48
Births, 50
Marriages, 31 60.00
$571.75
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Dighton, Mass., Dec. 31, 1914.
To the Selectmen of Town of Dighton, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as Town Physician for . services rendered for the year 1914:
Services to Mrs. Mary Cook, 48 times, medicine supplied 56
66 " Mrs. Lena Rose, 9
66
66
14
" Mary Perry, 17
66
66
6
2
" J. Mara, 4 66
66
66
3
66 " Antone Morris, 9
6.6
66
60
9
66 " Cabral boy, 1
66
60
1
66
" Mr. McKenna, 2
66'
66
66
2
Nov. 3. Investigated in case of Mary Frates.
Respectfully submitted,
J. L. SANBORN, M. D.
Town Physician.
Appropriation estimate for 1915, $575.00
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES S. CHASE, E. ELLSWORTH LINCOLN, GEORGE B. GLIDDEN,
Board of - Health.
Dec. 31, 1914.
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66
13
66 " Terro George, 1
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
1914.
Jan. 1. Cash on hand, $3,268.70
Rec'd of A. N. Goff, Collector of Taxes, 27,475.88
Use of Town Hall,
93.50
Mt. Hope Finishing Co., Sealing Weights,
1.00
Butchers' Licenses,
3.00
Fishing Licenses, Traps,
2.50
Fishing Licenses, Seines,
30.00
Oyster Licenses,
150.00
Sale of old Safe,
.50
Mass. School Fund,
1,313.36
Bristol County Dog Fund,
352.55
District Court Fees, 40.00
Interest of Deposits, & Cash Balances,
131.80
'Tuition, School Children,'
38.00
Salary of Supt. of Schools,
500.00
Charity,
478.12
F. Waldron, old lamps at Library,
22.00
Lydia J. Cole, Fines at Library, 17.39
, Lydia J. Cole, Sale of Souvenirs,
3.70
Inspection of Animals,
59.00
. Town of Berkley, Repairs, D. & B. Bridge, 92.36
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Commonwealth, F. F. Equipment,
9.12:
Wm. E. Walker, Fund to care for Walker Cem. 250.00;
Mary H. Francis, Fund to care for David Francis Cem., 100.00
Interest on Cemetery Funds,
26.25
Commonwealth Public Service Corpora- tion: Tax, 10.56
Commonwealth Business Corporation Tax,
336.74
Commonwealth National Bank Tax,
568.51
Commonwealth State Aid,
812.00
Commonwealth Burial Indigent Soldiers,
50.00
Commonwealth St. Railway Tax,
2,305.93
Temporary Loans,
19,500.00
Permanent Loans,
5,017.25
$63,059.72
EXPENDITURES.
Paid out on account of
Town Officers,
$1,935.75
Incidentals,
1,086.58
Schools,
13,129.29
Charity,
2,388.62
Streets and Bridges,
3,217.46
State Aid,
802.00
Police,
653.99
Suppression Gypsy Moths,
190.60
Library,
692.43
Interest Charges,
892.83
Fire Dept.
1,808.33
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Dighton and Berkley Bridge,
603.87
Forest Fires,
385.88
Observance Memorial Day,
60.00
Temporary Loans,
18,000.00
Permanent Loans,
3,761.00
State Tax,
3,150.00
County Tax,
1,853.74
Repairs State Highways,
194.06
Cemetery Funds and Expenses,
376.25
Board of Health,
591.29
Oiling Streets,
980.15
Macadam Somerset Ave. & Pleasant St.
5,000.00
Cash on hand Dec. 31, 1914,
1,305.60
$63,059.72
DIGHTON FUNDS INVESTED IN SAVINGS BANK.
1914.
Jan. 1. Deposit in B. C. Savings Bank,
$956.88
Dec. 31. Interest,
38.64
Deposit Jan. 1, 1915,
$995.52
Jan. 1. Deposit.in Taunton Savings Bank, $930.38
Dec. 31. Interest, 35.19
Deposit Jan. 1, 1915, $965.57
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STANDING OF SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS. TOWN OFFICERS.
Appropriation,
$2,000.00
Paid Selectmens' Orders,
1,935.75
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
64.25
$2,000.00
INCIDENTALS.
Appropriation,
$1,000.00
Receipts from Rent of Town Hall
93.50
Sealing Weights & Measures,
1.00
Butchers' Licenses,
3.00
Fishing Licenses,
2.50
Sale of old Safe,
. 50
$1,100.50
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$1,086.58
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
13.92
$1,100.50
SCHOOLS.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$133.98
Dog Fund,
352.55
Appropriation March 2,
9,500.00
Appropriation for Overdraft,
230.24
Appropriation for November,
1,100.00
State Share of Supt. Salary,
500.00
Tuition of State Wards,
38.00
$11,854.77
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Paid Selectmen's Orders, Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
$11,815.93
38.84
$11,854.77
Mass. State School Fund,
$1,313.36
Paid School Pay-rools,
$1,313.36
CHARITY.
Appropriation,
$1,700.00
Receipts from Various Sources,
478.12
Transferred from Police Account,
175.00
Overdraft Jan. 1, 1915,
48.82
$2,401.94
Overdraft Jan. 1, 1914,
$13.32
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
2,388.62
2,401.94
STREETS AND BRIDGES.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914
$1,449.58
Appropriation, 1,900.00
$3,349.58
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$3,217.46
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
132.12
$3,349.58
STATE AID.
Appropriation, Received from State of Mass.,
$868.00
862.00
$1,730.00
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Overdraft Jan. 1, 1914, Paid Selectmen's Orders, Unexpended,
$844.00
802.00
84.00
$1,730.00
POLICE.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$289.24
500.00
Appropriation, District Court Fees,
40.00
$829.24
.
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$653.99
Transferred to Charity Account,
175.00
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
.25
$829.24
SUPPRESSION OF GYPSY AND BROWN TAIL
MOTH AND ELM TREE BEETLE.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$25.35
Appropriation, 250.00
$275.35
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$190.60
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
84.75
$275.35
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914, $25.43 Appropriation, 650.00
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Sale of Lamps,
22.00
Fines,
17.39
Sale of Souvenirs,
3.70
$718.52
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$692.43
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
26.09
$718.52
INTEREST CHARGES.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$.64
Appropriation,
€
750.00
Interest Received on Cash Balances,
57.97
Interest Received on Invested Fund,
73.83
Interest Received from Taxes,
81.55
$963.99
Paid Interest on Temporary Loan,
$430.25
Paid Interest on Permanent Loan,
388.75
Paid Interest to B. C. Savings Bank Invested Fund,
73.83
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
71.16
$963.99
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$11.68
Appropriation, 1,800.00
$1,811.68
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Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$1,808.33
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
3.35
$1,811.68
DIGHTON AND BERKLEY BRIDGE.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$323.94
Appropriation,
280.00
Received from Town of Berkley,
92.36
$696.30
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$603.87
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
92.43
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$696.30
FOREST FIRES.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$9.76
Appropriation,
350.00
Received from State of Mass.
9.12
Overdraft Jan. 1, 1915,
17.00
$385.88
Paid Selectmen's Orders,
$385.88
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1914,
$186.65
Appropriation,
250.00
Appropriation in Nov.,
140.00
Received from State of Mass.,
59.00
$635.65
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Paid Selectmen's Orders, $591.29
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
44.36
$635.65
OILING STREETS.
Appropriation for Center Street, $760.00
Appropriation for School Street, 300.00
$1,060.00
¢
Paid for Centre Street Oil,
$759.95
Paid for School Street Oil and Labor,
220.20
Unexpended Jan. 1, 1915,
79.85
$1,060.00
CEMETERY FUNDS.
Received of Wm. E. Walker Fund for care of William Walker Cemetery on Middle St.,
$250.00
Mary Francis Fund for care of ' David H. Francis Cemetery, 100.00
Interest paid on Account of Several Funds, 26.25
$376.25
Paid B. C. Savings Bank William Walker Fund, $250.00
B. C. Savings Bank David Francis Fund, 100.00 Care of Nelson Horton Lot, 6.50
George Françis Lot, 7.00
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Josiah Talbot Lot,
2.00
Geo. Horton Lot, 2.00
Briggs Lot, 3.00
Williams Lot,
1.50
Sarah Babbitt Lot,
1.25
S. Jones Lot,
3.00
$376.25
Paid Appropriation for Memorial Day,
To D. D. Andrews,
$25.00
James H. Luther,
25.00
Della Butler,
10.00
$60.00
Loans Paid Up,
Paid on Account of Main St. Loan,
$1,000.00
Centre St. Loan,
1,000.00
Pearl & School St. Loan,
500.00
School Loan,
1,261.00
Temporary Loans,
18,000.00
$21,761.00
Paid State Tax,
3,150.00
County Tax,
1,853.74
Repairs State Highways,
194.06
$5,197.80
For Macadam on Somerset Ave and Pleasant St.,
$5,000.00
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GEORGE E. FRANCIS FUND.
Jan. 1, 1914 Deposit in B. C. Savings Bank,
$106.30
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest, 4.16
$110.46
Jan. 24, 1914 Paid for Labor,
$3.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Paid for Labor, 4.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit
103.46
$110.46
BRIGGS FUND.
Jan. 1,1914 Deposit in B. C. Savings Bank, $134.36
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest 5.42
$139.78
Dec. 30, 1914 Paid for Labor,
$3.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Depósit,
136.78
$139.78
WILLIAMS CEMETERY.
Jan. 1, 1914 Deposit in B. C. Savings Bank, $110.40
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest,
4.44
$114.84
Dec. 31, 1914 Paid for Labor,
$1.50
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit,
113.34
$114.84
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SARAH BABBITT FUND.
Jan. 1,1914 Deposit in Taunton Savings Bank, $122.45 Dec. 31, 1914 Interest, 4.59
$127.04
Sept. 1, 1914 Paid for Labor, $1.25
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit, 125.79
$127.04
SYLVANUS JONES FUND.
Jan. 1,1914 Deposit in Taunton Savings Bank, $116.05 Dec. 31, 1914 Interest, 4.33
$120.38
Dec. 31, 1914
Paid for Labor,
$3.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit,
117.38
$120.38
NELSON HORTON FUND.'
Jan. 1,1914 Deposit Taunton Savings Bank, $113.66
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest,
4.10
$117.76
Jan. 24, 1914
Paid for Labor,
$3.00
Dec. 31, 1914
Paid for Labor,
3.50
Dec. 31, 1914
Deposit,
111.26
$117.76
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JOSIAH R. TALBOT FUND.
Jan. 1, 1914 · Deposit in B. C. Savings Bank, $104.04
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest, 4.20
$108.24
Dec. 31, 1914 Paid for Labor, $2.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit, 106.24
$108.24
WILLIAM WALKER FUND.
Jan. 16, 1914 Deposit B. C. Savings Bank, $250.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest to Oct. 5.00
$255.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit, $255.00
MARY J. BRIGGS FUND.
Jan. 1,1914 Deposit B. C. Savings Bank, 100.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest, 3.02
$103.02
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit, $103.02
DAVID W. FRANCIS FUND.
Dec. 16, 1914 Deposit in B. C. Savings Bank, $100.00
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ANNUAL REPORT.
GEORGE H. HORTON.
Jan. 1,1914 Deposit Taunton Savings Bank, $114.29
Dec. 31, 1914 Interest, 4.27
$118.56
Dec. 31, 1914
Paid for Labor,
$2.00
Dec. 31, 1914 Deposit,
116.56
$118.56
Respectfully submitted,
DWIGHT F. LANE,
Treasurer.
VALUATION 1
-AND-
TAX LIST
OF THE-
TOWN OF DIGHTON
For the Year 1914
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ANNUAL REPORT
VALUATION AND TAX LIST
- -OF THE- -
TOWN OF DIGHTON MASS.
As Assessed April 1, 1914.
Poll Personal Real
Total
Abbie Atwood and others,
$1,200
$21 36
Abbie J: Atwood,
300
5 34
Edward E. Searles, admr. of Estate of Edward Almy,
$6,600
7,950
258 99
Morion D. Amerill,
2
1,000
19 80
Herbert F. Atwood,
2
140
2,200
43 88
Clarence C. Andrews,
2
3,675
67 42
Melvin E. Anderson,
2
360
1,250
30 66
Frank R. Albert,
2
1,100
21 80
Daniel G. Anthony,
2
Charles H. Adams,
2
Ira P. Briggs,
2
100
3,000
57 18
Ira P. Briggs and others,
210
3 74
Lilis and Hiram W. Briggs,
100
1 78
Everett H. Briggs,
2
75
3 34
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Poll Personal Real
Total
Sarah J. Briggs and others,
3,880
69 07
Joseph E. and Albert S. Briggs,
400
7 12
Joseph E. Briggs,
673
3,600
76 06
Franklin Briggs,
2,050
36 49
Bashaba Babbitt,
750
13 35
Albert L. Briggs,
2
900
18 02
Hiram W. Briggs,
2
50
665
14 73
Eaton Briggs,
2
2 00
James B. Babbitt,
75
1,475
27 60
John I .. Boomer,
2
2 00
Annie J. Boomer,
3,565
63 45
N. Wallace Babbitt,
2
253
3,150
62 57
Clifford W. Babbitt,
2
65
3 16
Lester E. Babbitt,
2
2 00
Emerson H. Baylies
2
675
14 01
Frank A. D. Bullard,
2
2,450
45 61
Clinton H. Babbitt,
850
15 13
Albert G. Bosworth,
2
335
2,600
54 24
Albert G. Bosworth and
Emma J. Bosworth,
675
12 02 .
Frederick L. Booth,
2
2 00
Herbert A. Ballou,
2
200
5 56
Celia G. Ballou,
1,300
23 14
Patrick J. Brady,
2
1,125
22 63
John Bell,
2
925
18 47
Arthur C. Boyce,
2
2,350
43 83
Joseph D. Beaullieu,
2
2 00
John A. Bailey,
2
200
1,500
32 26
Frank H. Boothby,
2
2 00
Charles F. Brownell,
2
2 00
Alfred Broadbent,
2
2 00
Howard C. Briggs,
2
3,500
64 39
Adolph Bukacek,
2
2 00
J. Harvey Briggs,
2
300
5,350
102 57
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Poll Personal Real
Total
William Buckley and Harriet H. Buckley,
1,250
22 25
William Buckley,
2
2 00
Harold H. Buckley,
2
2 00
George L. Borden,
2
2 00
William Brindell,
2
2 00
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