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TREASURER'S REPORT.
The undersigned, Treasurer of Mendon for the year ending March Ist. 1886. respectfully submits the account of his doings. He debits himself with the following assets, viz :
Amount received of
Treasurer for the year 1884 $2410 68
Borrowed on Town notes. 2000 00
Borrowed on bond . 700 00
134 46
Collector for 1885 .
6334 01
State Treasurer, corporation tax. 257 71
State Treasurer. National Bank tax 507487
99 00
State Treasurer, State aid. 25 00
State Treasurer, income of School Fund. 210 60
County Treasurer. Dog Fund
98 63
For use of telephone to Feb. 1. 1886.
23 70
Marcus M. Aldrich for use of Town Hall.
64 00
Dr. Russell for rent of pond
50 00
For Town Annals .. 2 75
Austin Wood. interest over-paid
3 50
S. Warren Cook, auctioneer's license. 2 00
Town of Upton. for schooling . .
26 50
Librarian for catalogues. . .
65
$12,951 06
He credits himself with the following sums :
PAID
N. R. George, note and interest. $1026 00
Austin A. Taft, two notes and interest. 2022 25
112 Town orders. . 6142 04
J. G. Metcalf, two notes and interest. 518 96
A .. C. Thompson, note and interest
73
N. R. George, interest on note for 1884 57 44
Horace S. Aldrich, bond and coupon.
525 00
J. A. George. two coupons.
135 00
Austin Wood, coupons 35 00
Ann Quigley. 66
22 50
Sarah Moffat. 66
15 00
A. C. Thompson, "
30 00
Collector for 1884
State Treasurer. State aid
4
Austin Wood, Town bond. $700 00 State tax ... 540 00
Balance in hands of Treasurer
1108 68
$12,951 06
Bonds now outstanding
$5100 00
Amount paid on Town Debt
2070 00
Amount paid interest on notes, and bonds.
390 34
$2460 34
AUSTIN A. TAFT, Treasurer.
Mendon, February 17, 1886.
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
The Selectmen respectfully submit the following report of the expenditures of the town for the municipal year ending March 1st, 1886.
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.
Frank C. Wood, killing and burying dog $ 2 00
Gilbert Gaskill, fence posts at lockup. 50
G. B. Williams, cash paid for use of telephone 60 00
G. B. Williams, cash paid for removal of telephone. ... 4 00
G. B. Williams, cash paid postage and mason work .. 1 40
J. A. George, cash paid for fire apparatus and extinguishers 34 69
J. A. George, cash paid for treasurer's account book .... 6 50
11 10
Hugh Crawford, watching Comstock fire
2 00
Thayer, Babson & Co., chemicals .
55
A. W. Judson, returning 23 deaths .
75
J. W. Harris, repairing stove pipe, record rooms .
1 37
J. G. Metcalf, insurance of town hall and school houses .. D. Adams, express, etc., paid.
133 69
D. Adams, storing fire extinguisher .
12 00
Milford Mutual Fire Insurance Co., insuring lockup.
2 50
A. W. Gaskill, cash paid watching Comstock fire
50
A. W. Gaskill, labor in old cemetery
1 80
N. Towne, oil, etc .
11
A. W. Gaskill, cash paid for paint
50
Dr. J. Wilmarth, return of births 50
$300 01
FUEL AND SUNDRIES FOR TOWN HALL.
L. A. Cook, coal . $37 46
N. Town, oil, etc., to April 1st, 1885. 6 98
M. M. Aldrich, sundries to April 1st. 1885. 27 06
M. M. Aldrich, care of hall to April 1st, 1885
45 00
Bartlett & Ellis, lantern 00
A. W. Judson, repairs 75
A. W. Gaskill, gravel 6 25
$129 50
R. H. Rose, 1 dozen fire extinguishing grenades.
8 55
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SERVICES OF TOWN OFFICERS.
Edward Dixon, services as Supt. of Schools 1884-5 .... $75 00
Gilbert Gaskill,
lockup keeper to Apr. 1, 1885 . . 3 33
Chas. H. Allen,
.6 Assessor for 1885. 27 68
M. M. Aldrich.
. 6 Assessor for 1885 45 00
E. S. Worthen.
Assessor for 1885. 40 00
D. Adams, 66 Town Clerk, 1885-6
21 10
Martin Thayer,
Constable, 1885-6 . 16 50
Austin A. Taft, 66 Town Treasurer. 1885-6 35 00
Liberty Freeman,
Tax Collector, 1884 65 00
Liberty Freeman,
Selectman, 1885-6.
22
A. W. Gaskill,
Selectman, 1885-6 22 50
G. B. Williams, 66 Selectman, 1885-6 . . 36 80
$410 41
STATE AID PAID PENSIONERS, CHAP. 301,
ACTS OF 1879.
John Curley . $48 00
Abigail Mitchell 48 00
18 00
James McKenna
30 00
Caleb W. Smith 3 00 .
Rufus Hazard
. . . ...
1 50
PRINTING.
Cook & Sons, town reports, 1885 $40 00
('ook & Sons, assessors' notices and blanks 3 50
L. H. Balcome, memorial sermon, Mrs. Huston 9 50
Cook & Sons, collector's bills and posters
4 00
$57 00
SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS.
Paid School Committee, by sixteen town orders drawn in their favor .$2501 62
REPAIRS OF ROADS.
Paid Road Commissioners, by seven town orders drawn in their favor $1030 00
SUPPORT OF POOR.
Paid Overseers of Poor by ten town orders drawn in their favor.
$1425 00
TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Paid trustees, three town orders
$140 00
$148 50
Michael Foley .
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RECAPITULATION.
Incidentals
$300 01
Fuel and sundries for town hall
129 50
Town officers
410 41
State Aid, Chap. 301.
148 50
Printing®
57 00
Support of Schools
2501 62
Roads
1030 00
Poor
1425 00
140 00
Library
$6142 04
The Selectmen also report that the liabilities of the Town, known to them, are as follows :
Due on bills against the Town, estimated. $150 00
Due town officers, estimated
160 00
Due school teachers, estimated .
175 00
Due on town bonds . 5,100 00
$5,585 00 The available assets, so far as known, are as follows : Due from Collector, list of 1885. $88 77
Due from State, aid to pensioners, to Jan. 1st, 1885. I29 00
Cash in hands of Treasurer 1,108 68
$1,326 45
Net indebtedness of the Town. $4,258 55
GUSTAVUS B. WILLIAMS, Selectmen ALBERT W. GASKILL, of LIBERTY FREEMAN, $ Mendon.
Mendon, Feb. 17th, 1886.
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
LIBERTY FREEMAN, COLLECTOR FOR 1884.
DR.
Balance uncollected Feb. 16, 1885.
$140 77
Interest received . ..
6 66
$147 43
CR.
By cash paid treasurer
$134 46
Abatements 12 97
-$147 43
LIBERTY FREEMAN, COLLECTOR FOR 1885.
DR.
Taxes committed for collection
$6903 10
Additional assessments . 5 92
Interest received .
38 61
$6947 63
CR.
$6334 01
By cash paid treasurer Paid county tax .
494 00
Abatements 30 85
$6858 86
Balance uncollected Feb. 17, 1886.
$88 77
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ROAD COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.
The undersigned, Road Commissioners, respectfullly submit the following report for the municipal year ending March 1, 1886.
The Commissioners charge themselves with the following sums : Cash on hand, March 2, 1885 $57 85
Cash received on town orders. 1030 00
$1087 85
They credit themselves by paying the following bills :
S. P. Cummings, labor $97 40
H. Moore, labor 86 10
H. Crawford, labor 57 75
G. A. Staples, labor 76 95
C. B. Williams . ·
165 70
Gilbert Gaskill. for gravel.
2 80
E. Dudley, gravel .
2 10
C. Thaver, gravel.
5 00
W. S. Wilcox, lumber and labor, two bills
73 87
A. W. Gaskill, labor and cash paid.
213 91
Elias T. Bates, 66 66
63 56
S. H. Taft, 66 66
66
91 43
Fred C. Albee, labor 3 90
W. J. Taft, labor
21 30
O. W. Hill, labor, two bills
31 42
P. Norris, labor.
3 00
Henry Goldthwait, labor
24 33
D. Crosby, labor.
: 70
F. H. Wood, labor and cash paid, three bills 89 78
J. C. Wood, labor. 4 35
Bartlett & Ellis, spikes 2 95
$1126 30
Balance due Commissioners $38 45.
SAMUEL H. TAFT, )
A. W. GASKILL,
ELIAS T. BATES,
Commissioners of Mendon.
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OVERSEERS OF POOR REPORT,
The Overseers of the Poor submit the following report for the municipal year ending March 1, 1886 :
Lawrence Wilber and Olive Hayward until May 7. and Mary Hayward until October 31, have received a full support. Charles H. Allen. Edna Allen, John Lane and wife., Mary C. Taft, Mary Kirby, Lucretia Albee. Edna French, the families of Jennie Tucker, Daniel Cunningham, Hugh Crawford, Henry Moores, Francis R. Scisco, Daniel D. Davenport, Walter S. Wilson (having a settle- Enent in Mendon), Henry H. Parkhurst and Horace A. Parkhurst (having a settlement in Blackstone), Joseph H. Wood, Hiram Wil- son and Anna D. Smith (belonging to Uxbridge). Arneata C. Conant (belonging to Northbridge) . C. H. Burnham (belonging to Upton). have received a partial support.
March 15, 1885, the Overseers contracted with Davis Hill to board and take care of all who may require a full support for the year beginning April 1, 1885, for $3.25 per week. for each person so cared for.
The Overseers charge themselves with the receipt of the fol- lowing named funds belonging to the town :
$5 10
Ten town orders .
1425 00
Town of Uxbridge.
49 00
Town of Blackstone
52 00
Town of Upton
6 00
Town of Northbridge
18 00
$1555 10
The Overseers credit themselves with paying the following amounts :
FOR SUPPORT OF
$173 49
78 45
Mary Hayward. .
10 00
Edna Allen
78 00
John Lane and wife
162 30
Mary C. Taft
81 66
.. . .
Mary Kirby . 99 00 . . .
Lucretia Albee .
. . . . . .. 88 56
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4
Charles H. Allen
159 32
Lawrence Wilber
Olive Hayward.
Balance from account of last year
II
Edna French
$4 00
Jennie Tucker 119 21
Daniel Cunningham 86 65
Hugh Crawford 5 00
Henry Moores
29 50
Francis R. Scisco.
46 44
Daniel D. Davenport
117 00
Walier S. Wilson.
2 00
Henry H. Parkhurst
14 00
Horace A. Parkhurst 18 00
39 00
Hiram Wilson
5 00
Anna D. Smith .
47 39
Arneata C. Conant
18 00
C. H. Burnham
6 00
A. W. Gaskill, wood for tramp house
88
Gilbert Gaskill, care of tramps.
7 20
L. Freeman, postage stamps .
96
L. Freeman, cash paid out on Martia Burns case.
4 92
L. Freeman, services as overseer of the poor
33 00
Gilbert Gaskill 66 66
00
Edward Dixon
66
.
$1548 93
Leaving a balance in hands of overseers of .... $6 17
$1548 93
What has been received from Uxbridge, $49.00 less $26.31 due last year. 22 69
52 39
What has been received from Blackstone, $52 less $20 due last year
32 00
What has been received from Upton and North- bridge .
24 00
$286 69
$1262 24
Add what will be due for support of paupers to March 1,1886.
77 62
Cost of supporting the poor for the year ending March
1,1886. $1339 86
Respectfully submitted.
LIBERTY FREEMAN, Overseers GILBERT GASKILL, EDWARD DIXON, of the Poor.
Mendon, Feb. 17, 1886.
From the whole amount for support of poor. ... Deduct what was due for the support of paupers to March 2, 1885. .
155 61
What is due from Uxbridge.
6 00
Joseph H. Wood
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
We have examined the accounts of the Selectmen, Treasurer, Overseers of the Poor, Road Commissioners, School Committee and Collector of Taxes of the Town of Mendon, and that of the Treas- urer of the Taft Public Library, and find them correctly kept, and with proper vouchers.
JULIUS A. GEORGE, ANDREW W. JUDSON, Auditors. Mendon, Feb. 17, 1886.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK.
TOWN OF MENDON TO DAVID ADAMS, DR.
Te express paid on Mass. Reports and other public Documents. . $3 05
To postage paid on Election, Registration and other returns during the year. . 50
To cash paid Charles H. Whiting, for Record Books and Blanks
4 75
To cash paid for stationery. 25
$8 55
To services as Clerk of the Board of Registrars. $3 00 To services, State Election and Clerk's Meet- ing, (2 days) . 4 00
8 50
To recording, indexing and returning 17 births. To recording, indexing and returning 8 mar- riages .
1 20
To recording. indexing and returning 24 deaths.
4 40
$21 10
Received for Dog Licenses during 1885 : Male dogs, 57 Female dogs, 3.
$114 00
15 00
$129 00
Less' Clerk's fees
12 00
Balance paid County Treasurer.
$117 00
BIRTHS REGISTERED IN 1885.
DATE. NAME OF CHILD.
NAME OF PARENTS.
1885.
Jan. 8 Lillian Frances Bemis
Feb. 6 Geo. Godfrey Davenport
Mar. 2 Isabel Russell
Mar. 29 Ormond Arno d Bates
Apr. 12 Mabel Russell Taft
Apr. 13 Lillian Freeman
Apr. 30 Walter Brown Spooner
May 3 Albert Walter Gaskill
May 17 Lillian Louisa Beal
Aug. 7 Alphonso Aldrich
Aug. 10 Fannie Belle Gaskill
Frank and Elizabeth Bemis
John L. and Myra A. Davenport Thomas J. and Jennie M. Russell Erwin A. and JJennie Bates Jonathan R. and Amanda M. Taft Liberty and Harriet E. Freeman Peleg and Abbie Frances Spooner Walter A. and Hattie E. Gaskill Rufus G. and Emma Beal Moses and Anna I. Aldrich Jesse and Hannorah G. Gaskill
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Aug. 26
Lora Imogene Gabry
Eli Francis and Sarah Frances Gabry
S'pt. 13 Anna Eliza Burnham
Charles H. and Louisa M. Burnham Edwin F. and Annie H. Wood
S'pt. 15 Christine Wood
S. Warren and Ada J. Cook
Nov. 10 Selwyn Francis Southwick Alonzo L. an | Alice M. Southwick
Nov. 21
Andrew Byrne
John and Alice Byrne.
MARRIAGES REGISTERED IN 1885.
DATE. 1885.
NAME OF GROOM AND BRIDE.
RESIDENCE.
Feb'y 23.
Silas A. Staples
Mendon
Mendon
March 9.
Frank E. Gibson
Uxbridge
June 25.
Thomas Francis Casey
Mendon
Katie Agnes Kiernan
Uxbridge
Aug'st 26.
Leonard Edwin Taft
Mendon
Susan Minnie Wilson
Mendon
October S.
Albert Jennings Congdon
Northbridge
Annie Arzubah Aldrich
Mendon
Dec'er 17.
Frank H. Wood
Mendon
Sarah JJ. Stoddard
Mendon
April 10.
Henry Francis Scisco
Mendon
Jennie A. Roach
Mendon
DEATHS REGISTERED IN 1885.
DATE. 1885.
NAME OF DECEASED.
AGE.
RESIDENCE.
Feb'y . 3.
Sarah G. Allen
92
Mendon
Feb'y 18.
Phila Taft Staples
86
March 15.
Mary Bennett
15
April 10.
Fannie W. Gaskill
50
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May
7.
Olive Hayward
82
6.
.
June 6.
Orson R. Wheelock
73
June 11.
Mary W. Allen
2
June
11.
Lewis Boyden
84
June
17.
Deborah Staples
91
66
July
2.
Isabel Russell
70
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August 1.
John Lane
72
Aug. 27.
John D. Moore
1
،،
Sept. 19.
Prisse A. Gaskill
91
Sept. 20.
Annie Maria Grady
19
Sept.
25.
Dulcena Spaulding
79
66
Oct.
1.
Susan M. Richardson
48
66
Oct.
30.
Mary Hayward
S4
66
Oct.
4.
Ellen Bates
74
..
Sept.
17.
Jesse Leroy Cook
20
Dec.
7.
Albert W. Gaskill
6.
Dec.
15.
Mary S. F. Slocom
65
DAVID ADAMS, Town Clerk.
Mendon, Feb. 15, 1886.
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66
May
31.
Nancy Hill
July
13.
Robert P. Williams
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.
Dec.
1.
Fred W. Bates
Sipt. 17 Jesse Leroy Cook
Ella A. Newton
Alice E. Brown
Mendon
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TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TAFT
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The Trustees would report the continued successful working of the Library. . It furnishes not only instruction and desirable reading for all, but it certainly furnishes a source of information that is a powerful auxiliary to our Public Schools, and the influence of which will be felt in the future of the youth growing up in our midst, and those who shall come after them - an influence that will be an ever-fresh testimonial to the enlightened generosity of the founder of this institution, and those who have added thereto.
In the exercise of the discretion in the matter given them by the Town, the Trustees caused, at small expense, the sermon of Rev. Carlton A. Staples, commemorative of Mrs. Huston, to be printed, and copies are ready for distribution to those citizens who have not already received them.
By reference to the Librarian's report it will be seen that there was a decrease in the circulation of books the past year, from that of 1884, of 221 volumes ; but the number of borrowers decreased from 315 to 284 - a decrease accounted for by, and corresponding very closely in proportion to. our loss of population by removals. Those parties who have recently left town were nearly all patrons of the Library. The average number of books taken by each bor- rower was as great the past year as in any previous year. That there has been an increase in the per cent. of novels bor- rowed is not surprising, when it is remembered that a large portion of the new books purchased for the Library each year are works of fiction. This class of books is demanded by a large number of those who patronize the Library. The purchasing committee solicit lists of books desired from all who have any special preferences, and gratify them as far as possible with the means available. It is hoped that all find books on the shelves of the Library adapted to their wants and tastes.
The Librarian has attended to her duties in a manner highly satisfactory to the Trustees, and they deem themselves fortunate to have secured her services for the ensuing year.
The generous donors referred to in the librarian's report, are tendered the thanks of our citizens.
The annual examination of the books by the Trustees. was
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made Feb. 9. The books were all accounted for, and the library ordered to be re-opened Feb. 13, 1886.
The apppropriation of one hundred and fifty dollars for the en- suing year is recommended.
JULIUS A. GEORGE, HORACE C. ADAMS, GUSTAVUS B. WILLIAMS, EDWARD DIXON,
Trustees
Taft Public Library.
Mendon, Feb. 13, 1886.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT,
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY :
The fifth annual report of the state of the library, is hereby respectfully submitted for your consideration.
The library opened for the delivery of books Feb. 14, 1885. The circulation for the library year was 4557-221 less than last year. The number of persons taking books was 284.
The books distributed were classed as follows : Agriculture, 18; Biography, 188; History, 259; Travel, 267; Education, 34 ; Poetry, 29 ; Miscellaneous, 99 ; Novels, 3239 ; Periodicals, 424.
Seventy-one per cent. of those taken were works of fiction, and nine per cent. were periodicals. The average number borrowed each library day, was a fraction less than 88. The smallest num- ber taken any day was 70, and the largest number 111. The addi- tions to the library from all sources during the year, were 126 vol- umes. Of these, 68 were purchased, 28 were donated, and 30 vol- umes of periodicals were bound (from a gift of last year )
The number of books in the library, is 2257.
Mrs. N. L. Hooper of Fall River, formerly a citizen of Men- don, and friend of the late Mrs. Huston, kindly gave 24 volumes. Three volumes and one pamphlet were given by Henry Pierce ; 1 volume by E. Richardson of Woonsocket, through A. V. Pond ; 6 pamphlets by Dept of Interior ; 45 pamphlets by Hon. Theo. Lyman ; 2 pamphlets by Hon. F. D. Elv. The Shaker societies have con- tinued to send their magazine, "The Manifesto." Agreeably to the 7th rule, the books were called in for the annual examination the first Saturday of February, and every book was returned at that time. Fines for the detention of books and cards sold, amount to $5.86. Fifty cents in fines is still due.
Few books have been taken for reading and reference in the library room ; also under special rules.
Several books need new binding, and more shelf room is re- quired.
MARY E. DUDLEY, Librarian. Mendon, February 8, 1886.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
The undersigned, Treasurer of the Trustees of the Taft Public Library, respectfully submits the following report for the year end- ing February 7. 1886.
DR.
To cash received of Samuel H. Taft, Treasurer for 1884. $ 12 10 Three Town orders . 140 00
M. E. Dudley, for fines, etc. 5 86
$157 96
CR.
PAID
W. B. Clarke & Carruth for books $62 38
S. E. Cassino & Co., for books 18 00
M. D. Marcy, for binding. 15 75
M. E. Dudley, for sundries, etc. 4 20
M. E. Dudley, for services as Librarian 50 00
Cash on hand. 7 63
$157 96
Respectfully submitted, HORACE C. ADAMS, Treasurer.
Mendon, February 13, 1886. Examined, found correct, and with proper vouchers.
EDWARD DIXON, Į G. B. WILLIAMS, S Auditors.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
AND
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON.
FOR THE
YEAR 1885-86.
MILFORD, MASS .:
MILFORD JOURNAL STEAM JOB PRINT.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
The following report of the school expenditures for the year is respectfully submitted.
DR.
To Town orders drawn for school purposes ... $2501 62
To Cash in Home National Bank .. .. 165 31
$2666 93
CR.
Instruction, fuel and care of rooms $1780 79
School books and supplies
243 29
Incidentals .
401 22
Cash in Home National Bank
241 63
$2666 93
OLD BILLS.
Mary E. Dudley
$84 00
Cora E. Gaskill
84 00
Mary L. Taft.
91 00
N. Currier
180 00 -
$439 00
NORTH.
Mary L. Taft, two bills
$108 00
CENTRE-PRIMARY AND GRAMMAR.
Sarah L. Bennett, two bills
$162 00
Mary E. Dudley, three bills. 189 00
Edward Dixon, 24 cords of wood. 7 87
Edward Dixon, cleaning rooms . 3 50
M. M. Aldrich, for wood .
10 00
W. E Dixon, care of fires
6 00
W. E. Dixon, sawing wood
6 37
$384 74
SOUTH.
Mary A. Barrows, three bills.
$160 00
Mary A. Barrows, care of fire. 4 00
Lowell C. Cook, wood and fitting same.
7 00
$171 00
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EAST.
Cora E Gaskill. three bills. . $200 00
Frederick Bates, wood and fitting same. 10 00
$210 00
WEST.
Lottie T. Cornwell, two bills ... $95 00
Frank H. Wood, wood and fitting same . 6 50
$101 50
ALBEEVILLE.
Dora Taft, two bills .
$114 00
S. H. Taft, wood and fitting same. 12 55
$126 55
HIGH.
O. C. B. Nason, two bills . $180 00
Volney Skinner, one bill. 60 00
$240 00
INCIDENTALS.
Cook & Sons, diplomas. $6 00
David Adams. expenses of G. A. Walton . 4 75
Julius A. George, two stoves and pipe 14 81
Knight, Adams & Co., labels ..
15
C. W. Bardeen, supplies for High school.
2 40
C. H. Allen, taking census of scholars
1 50
Gilbert Gaskill, digging well, No. 1 ..
92 75
A. G. Chilson, varnishing furniture, No. 2 13 75
2 70
M. Cunningham, labor.
50
King & Merrill, supplies ..
5 40
Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co., supplies.
31 50
Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co., map, No. 1. : 00
S. W. Ferguson, blackboards.
15 00
Frank H. French, repairing clocks.
2 00
F. M. Ambrose, supplies .
6 64
King & Merrill, supplies, No. 2.
3 60
King & Merrill, supplies, No. 4 ..
1 00
King & Merrill, globe.
.00
Bartlett & Ellis, supplies.
19 70
Edward Dixon, labor and supplies, No. 2 .. 4 00
Samuel H. Taft, repairs and supplies, No. 6 ..
1 25
Frederick Bates, 66
No. 4.
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1 75
Edward Dixon,
66
No. 2.
1 00
J. W. Harris. 66
No. 2.
2 00
Lowell C. Cook, 66
No. 3.
70 68
Frank H. Wood, 66
No. 5
...
50 65
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A. P. Scribner, express.
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J. W. Harris, supplies, No. 2. $2 58
Edward Dixon, services as school book agent. 25 00
Edward Dixon, fare to Boston and postage. 2 16
Edward L. Smith, use of well for No. 2 7 00
$401 22
A careful inspection of the financial statement contained in the Superintendent's report, will show that the town appropriations for support of schools last year has been expended ; for if we had received no money for out-of-town scholars, the balance remaining in the treasury would be smaller this year than last. Under the present organization of our schools, and with the same length of school year, we do not see how they can be supported for a less sum this year. We therefore ask for the same amount as was ap- propriated last year.
According to law, the committee has furnished scholars all necessary text books and supplies, at the cost of the town.
There has not been one text book purchased from the town this year.
It was thought best not to put the town to the expense of printing the school book account in detail, as was done last year. but, instead, to abbreviate it and place the agent's books at the dis- posal of any citizen who would like to examine his account with the different schools. We ask for an appropriation of $200 for text books and supplies this year.
We regret to say that toward the end of the year Mr. Samuel H. Taft, who has served the town on the Board of School Commit- tee so efficiently for the past ten years, tendered his resignation. which was reluctantly accepted by the committee. Being so near the end of the year, it was not deemed advisable to appoint anybody to the vacancy.
For the Committee, EDWARD DIXON, Treasurer. FRANK H. WOOD, Chairman, EDWARD DIXON, Secretary, WILLIAM W. NELSON, FREDERICK BATES, LOWELL C. COOK;
School Committee.
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SCHOOL BOOK AGENT'S REPORT.
To the School Committee of Mendon :
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit the school book account for the year :
DR.
To books and supplies on hand May 1, '85 .... $100 10
To books and supplies purchased this year .... 243 33
$343 43
CR.
By books and supplies furnished :
$121 42
High school .
Grammar school. 33 07
Primary school
26 22
North school .
38 63
South school .
20 12
East school.
28 66
West school
19 73
Albeeville school
17 52
Practice drawing paper, $1.80; erasers, $1.50 ;
sponges, $2.00 ; writing paper, $1.05 ; draw- ing paper, $5.12 ; for all schools. 11 47
Pens and one bottle of ink for selectmen 73
25 86
Books and supplies on hand.
$343 43
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES ON HAND.
One Franklin new fifth reader .. 70
One Franklin adv. third reader. 40
Four Franklin adv. second readers 1 20
Eleven Franklin adv. first readers .1 83
Three Franklin fourth readers. 1 35
Fourteen Franklin third readers
4 90
Ten Franklin second readers ·
2 50
Two Franklin first readers.
30
Four English Grammars ...
2 20
One McGuffey's speller 15 . . . .
Two doz. Penmanship.
00
25
Two doz. No. 4 drawing books
$2 92
Three doz. No. 3 drawing books .
2 00
Four doz. rulers.
58
Four bottles of ink.
20
Two bottles of ink.
71
Three slates.
15
Three slates
12
Paper
50
and
furnished school committee
Ink
15
$25 86
EDWARD DIXON, Agent.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MENDON : - Time's onward march again makes it necessary that the annual school report shall be submitted for your consideration. It is presented with the conviction that. on the whole. the year about to close has witnessed as great a de- gree of advancement as any year of late has marked. It would be difficult to measure with exactness the increase of prosperity during the year, but I have the assurance that there has been a good. healthy progress, and believe that on inspection our schools will compare favorably in work done, with those of other sma I towns . and with those of the same grade in larger towns.
Our teachers, as a rule, are progressive and very readily adopt improved methods.
From term to term existing faults in the work and government of the schools are found, which are corrected when possible ; but · sometimes the remedy is in the hands of the parents, and then we need their co-operation, which is not always easy to secure.
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