Town of North Reading Annual Report of the Town Officers 1887, Part 1

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Part 1


Gift of mr. Harved F. Upton


ANNUAL REPORT


OF THE-


TOWN OFFICERS


OF


NORTH READING,


FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY, 1887,


AND


REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE, AND ALSO THE TRUSTEES OF FLINT LIBRARY, ASSESSORS'


RETURNS, ETC.


LIBRARY ADIRE


SALEM:


T. J. HUTCHINSON & SON, . STEAM PRINTERS. 18S7.


ANNUAL REPORT


- -OF THE- -


TOWN OFFICERS


OF


NORTH READING,


FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY, 1887,


AND


REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE, AND ALSO THE TRUSTEES OF FLINT LIBRARY, ASSESSORS' RETURNS, ETC.


SALEM:


T. J. HUTCHINSON & SON, . .


. STEAM PRINTERS.


E857.


SELECTMEN'S REPORT.


-


SCHOOLS.


Paid for teaching High School, 464 00


Franklin,


262 50


Centre


241 00


East


250 60


West


252 00


North


228 00


School supplies


258 27


Wood


152 62


Care of rooms


78 00


- $2186 99


TOWN OFFICERS.


Paid Daniel G. Abbott, town Clerk


15 00


Daniel G. Abbott, clerk of Registrars 5 00


Daniel G. Abbott, recording, and mak- ing returns of Marriages and Deaths, 18 90 Daniel G. Abbott, journeys out of town, 5 00 Daniel G. Abbott, books, stationery and


express 18 39


Samuel Batchelder, as selectman, asses- sor, and overseer of the poor 120 00


Samuel Batchelder, journeys out of


town 20 00


Samuel Batchelder, as Registrar of


voters 5 00


Samuel Batchelder, perambulating town lines 2 00


Samuel Batchelder, postage, stationery and printing IO 50


Solon O. Holt, as Selectman, assessor,


and overseer of the poor 100 00


Amount carried forward,


$319 79


4


Amount brought forward, $319 79


Solon O. Holt, as registrar of voters 5 00 Solon O. Holt, perambulating town


lines 2 00


Joseph D. Gowing, as Selectman, asses- sor, and overseer of the poor 60 00


Joseph D. Gowing, as registrar of voters 5 00 Joseph D. Gowing, perambulating town lines 2 00


Joseph D. Gowing, as Treasurer 38 00


Joseph D. Gowing, as Collector 62 00


Joseph D. Gowing, extra services 20 00


Joseph D. Gowing, postage and print- ing 14 50


G. R. Bent, as School Committee 73 53


George K. Parker, as School Committee 35 00


Daniel G. Abbott, School Committee 15 00


Sylvester Eaton, as Constable 21 25


H. H. Dane, as truant officer 3 60


H. H. Dane, as Fish Committee 7 00


N. P. Eaton, as Fish Committee 6 50


Auditors for 1885 4 50


$694 67


STATE AID.


Paid Tryphena Harris, 48 00


Rebecca McIntire,


48 00


Sarah J. Mason,


48 00


Josephine Watts,


48 00


Elizabeth C. Ball,


48 00


C. J. Burditt,


42 00


Robert B. Walsh,


60 00


Appleton P. Eaton,


42 CO


William S. Todd,


16 00


$400 CO


MILITARY AID.


Paid William H. Gerry, John Grant 72 00


128 00


William C. McIntire,


72 00


$272 00


91


5


ROAD WORK.


Paid Lyman Taylor


48 20


S. S. Abbott, Est., 1885


II 25


Willard Turner,


4 12


Walter Gates,


4 12


Jacob Gates,


14 25


Frank Cross,


4 50


Dennis Foley,


17 95


J. M. Robinson,


29 85


Elmer F. Mason,


9 00


William Parker,


10 00


W. H. Pickard,


9 00


Arthur I. Flint,


52 00


N. B. Case,


31 50


David Batchelder,


23 90


Dennis Batchelder,


16 30


Samuel Batchelder,


42 CO


A. A. Upton,


15 50


Solon O. Holt,


2 00


William Christopher


3 50


F. H. Mosman,


279 00


Cyrus Ayer,


424 60


A. V. Holt,


75 00


Silas Jeffrey,


11 70


George R. Hinman,


12 00


Cyrus Ayers, labor and lumber on bridges and sidewalks


87 63


For drain pipe


32 10


For concreting


22 50


Dennis Batchelder, for gravel


45


Jane Damon, for gravel 4 00


J. D. Gowing, for gravel


4 50


E. S. Rayner, for gravel


2 50


Benjamin Eames, for gravel


4 25


$1309 17


SNOW BILLS.


Paid Lyman Taylor,


3 60


David Batchelder, 7 75


Amount carried forward, $11 35


6


Amount brought forward,


Dennis Batchelder, 3 00 Samuel Batchelder, 1 00


A. A. Upton, 5 00


4 00


A. V. Holt, George R. Hinman,


2 25


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$26 60


MISCELLANEOUS.


Paid T. J. Hutchinson, for printing annual reports and warrants 43 46


For insurance on North School House 30 00


For insurance on Memorial Hall 270 00


Charles P. Howard, cemetery bills 56 21


T. J. Hutchinson, printing list of voters II 00 For Counsel in the McIntire case 96 30 J. B. McLane, guilding tablet on Flint Memorial Hall 10 00


H. H. Dane, watching 4th of July night 2 00 Fish Committee for horse hire, express and recording lease 7 45


For care of tramps 71 25


State tax 405 00


County tax 243 49


For Pumps near A. A. Upton's 15 75


Care of old town Hall 5 00


Charles H. Carlton, Sealer of weights and measures 3 00


Charles H. Carlton, return of deaths


5 25


For ringing bell 52 00


Charles J. Burditt, for Watching, 4th July night 2 00


C. H. Carlton, work on old Cemetery 7 50


For Note and interest


1027 50


For grading Common 16 50


For repairs on Liberty pole 6 15


For furniture and repairs on Memorial hall 61 00


For repairs on old hall 21 98


For interest on Town notes 528 50


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For over-taxation and abatements Librarian


84 52


52 00


3134 81


Orders drawn for schools


2186 99


Town officers


694 67


State aid


400 00


Military aid


272 00


Road work


1309 17


Snow bills


26 60


Overseers of the poor


1409 23


Miscellaneous


3134 81


9433 47


SAMUEL. BATCHIELDER,


Selectmen


SOLON O. HOLT, of


JOSEPH D. GOWING,


No. Reading.


Report of the Overseers of the Poor.


NAMES AND AGES OF INMATES AT ALMSHOUSE.


Ruth McIntire,


78 years.


Emily A. Buxton,


42


Sarah A. Banker,


37


Newton Batchelder,


61


66


Emma M. McIntire,


24


John Grant,


47


Addison McIntire, (died April 11, 1886.)


68


Saloame Walls,


68


Whole number, 9 Present number, 8 Average number, 7 3-4 Two hundred and eighty-five tramps have been assisted.


1


...


Olive Curry,


66


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INVENTORY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ALMSHOUSE


FEBRUARY, 1887.


Nine cows


350 00


One yearling


20 00


Two oxen


160 00


Fifty fowls


30 00


Hay and grain


215 00


Manure


125 00


Lumber


80 00


Wood and fuel


55 00


Farming utensils


231 80


Household furniture


374 56


Provisions


161 15


1802 5I


RECEIPTS AT ALMSHOUSE.


Received for labor


494 23


Produce


84 80


Milk


443 52


Lodging


3 00


Wood


154 62


Lumber


54 30


Stock


131 39


Board


107 00


Tramps


71 25


Cash from selectmen


782 41


2326 52


Bills uncollected $136 00


EXPENSES AT THE ALMSHOUSE.


Paid for Groceries


165 02


Flour and grain


291 56


Meat and fish


144 15


Butter and cheese


73 24


Crackers


21 37


Clothing bedding and shoes


59 02


House-hold furniture


7 55


Amount carried forward, 761 91


Amount brought forward, 761 91


Doctor's bill and medicine


15 03


Coal


13 30


Hired labor


547 54


Repairs on buildings


66 90


Fertilizer


63 co


Stock


317 28


Tools and seeds


31 95


Blacksmith bill


25 5[


Lumber


70 82


Miscellaneous


14 27


Freight and express


I 26


Funeral expenses, of McIntire


Addison


17 75


Grass


5 00


Salery of keeper


375 00


$2326 52


EXPENSES OF POOR OUT OF ALMSHOUSE.


Paid William P. Davis, for medical services for George Dickenson 20 00


for board and funeral expenses of James McDonald 108 00


Mrs. John Day


122 00


Charles B. Abbott


17 00


for supplies for Jacob McIntire 35 32


for Addison McIntire 2 00


City of Boston for Louisa Fitzmorris 108 00


City of Boston for William Reed 20 00


Town of Natick for William A. Nichols 72 00 for Mrs. West 8 00


City of Haverhill for Laura J. Tarleton 4 00 City of Chelsea for supplies and burial of William H. Gerry 62 50


R. B. Walsh for grand child 48 00


626 82


Expenses of the poor out of the Almshouse 626 82 66 at the almshouse 782 4I


Received from orders I4C9 23


SAMUEL BATCHELDER, Overseers SOLON O. HOLT, of the JOSEPH D. GOWING, Poor.


İ İ


Assessor's Returns.


State tax


405 00


County


243 49


Schools


1800 00


School Incidentals


200 00


Roads


1000 00


Ordinary Expenses


2500 00


Town Debt


1000 00


Cemeteries


50 00


Common


25 00


Ringing bell


52 00


Overlaying


156 76


$7432 25


Total number of Polls 238


Tax on Polls


$2 00


Rate of tax per 1000 $14 00


Personal Estate assessed


$47790 00


Real Estate assessed


449085 00


-$496875 00


Number houses


206 3-4


acres of land


7641


horses


I68


oxen


8


COWS


308


Swine


79


Sheep


37


SAMUEL BATCHELDER,


Assessors


SOLON O. HOLT,


of


JOSEPH D. GOWING,


North


Reading.


12


TREASURER'S REPORT.


Balance from last year 132 07


Taxes collected for 1884 200 00 ١١ 1885 2867 40


. 1886


4630 20


from State for State and Military aid 568 00


66 Corporation tax


59 75


Nat. Bank tax 28 88


School Fund


209 40


City of Lynn overseers acc.


139 00


Salem 20 00


Town of Middleton overseers acc. 5 00


Reading Bridge acc. 6 78


Mrs. Charles F. Flint, for painting Memorial Hall


270 25


Mrs. Charles F. Flint, for gilding tablet 10 00


Mrs. Charles F. Flint, for West Ceme- tery 25 00


Legacy of Abby Huntress 20 00


Rent of Memorial Hall


13 20


Rent of Old Hall


35 00


Knights of Honor for ante-room


10 00


Trustees Riverside Cemetery


II 00


Interest on taxes etc.


30 70


Taxes not assessed 16 00


Dog fund of 1885 146 08


Dog fund of 1886


140 40


H. H. Dame, fish permits


12 50


Overlay of 1885


218 38


Received for lock up fees


I 50


School Books 35


Rent of F. M. Hall, rooms


8 75


Use of Hearse


2 00


Hired money


2500 00


$12337 59


Paid out on Selectmen's Orders


9433 47


Hired money


2500 00


Balance on hand


$11933 47 404 12


13


ASSETS.


Uncollected taxes of 1885 300 00


Uncollected taxes of 1886


2820 05


Cash on hand


404 12


Due from State Aid, payable Dec. ISS7


072 00


Due from Andover Overseers Acct. 5 00


LIABILITIES


Due on town notes 8000 00


Interest due April 1, 1887


220 00


JOSEPH D GOWING,


Treasurer and Collector.


List of Jurers.


PREPARED BY THE SELECTMEN FEB. 23, IS87.


CHARLES H CARLTON,


EDWARD S. RAYNER,


GEORGE B. PARKER.


CHARLES H. NICHOLS,


JOHN BACHELLER,


FRANK PARKER,


LELAND D. BATCHELDER,


PASCHAL A. WALLS,


ALANSON A. UPTON,


J. MILTON ROBINSON,


JOHN K. UPTON,


F. HOWARD MOSMAN,


ISAAC A. FLINT,


GEORGE H. PUTNAM,


DANIEL G. ABBOTT.


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Statistics from Town Clerk's Records,


FOR THE YEAR 1886.


BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.


Number of Births,


18


Males


8


Females


IO


Number of Intentions of Marriages


9


Number of Marriages recorded


II


Number of Deaths.


21


Date of Deaths.


Name of Deceased.


Y.


Age. M.


D.


Disease or Cause of Death.


Jan. 6,


Joseph Eames,.


72


2


15


General Debility.


Mch. 25,


Sarah E. Upton,.


59


6


8


Paralysis.


April 4,


Frank E. Rogers, .


5


27


Anaemia.


April II,


Addison McIntire,


68


Bright's Disease


May 19,


Rebecca P. Holt,.


74


3


23


Pneumonia.


June 14,


James Hogon,.


I


4


9


Diphtheria.


June 16,


lulya Hogon,


3


3


Diphtheria.


June 17,


Frank Hogon,


I


4


9


Diphtheria.


June 27,


John Mollon, ..


28


Phthisic Pubmonales.


July 2,


Timothy Dame,


85


II


I3


Old Age.


Aug. 14,


Charles Jesse Burditt,


39


7


19


Ulcerations of Stomach ...


Aug. 17,


Wallace M Flint,


I


2


I4


Cholera Infantum.


Aug. 24,


Diantha P. Eaton,


76


2


22


Dysentery.


Oc. 7,


Hannah A. Flint,


77


12


Dropsy.


Oct. 17,


James Batchelder,


90


1


7


Chronic Cystitis.


Oct. 22,


Jeremiah Robinson Frye


71


9


12


Gangrene of foot.


Nov. 2,


Lestina Cass, ...


9


Apoplexy ..


Nov. 18,


George Harvey Durfee,.


2


2


21


Croup


Nov. 23,


Eliab Stone, ..


57


II


5


Hodgkin's Disease


Nov. 24,


Charles Albert Upton, ...


5


6


24


Acute Meningitis.


DANIEL G. ABBOTT,


NORTH READING, February, 1887,


TOWN CLERK,


Aug. 7,


Obadiah Walker,


59


IO


21 Disease of Brain & Heart.


1


15


Report of Treasurer for Trustees of Cemeteries, for the year 1886.


To paid for fertilizer, freight, trees and setting out, journey to Stoneham for trees, mowing and raking cemeteries, soil for trees, repair- ing fence, and labor on cemetaries 60 21


Cr. By hay sold from cemetery 4 00


Cash of Town Treasurer 56 21-$60 21


C. P. HOWARD, Treasurer for Trustees of Cemeteries.


North Reading, February 19, 1887.


TREASURER'S REPORT OF LOTS SOLD.


One lot sold Paid to the Town Treasurer. One lot sold, not paid for.


II OO


C. P. HOWARD, Treasurer. North Reading, February 19, 1887.


Report of School Committee.


CITIZENS OF NORTH READING :- We present the following School Report for the year ending February 12. 1887.


And we will call your attention briefly to the following interests connected with our work.


Town appropriation $1800 00


State school fund


209 40


Dog tax


140 40


For incidental expenses


200 00


Expended for Teaching, Spring and Fall Terms 1114 10


Paid for wood


152 62


Care of school rooms 78 00


The most worthy school progress is marked, not by years so much as by hours, days, and weeks. When we build for permanence and beauty, we do not say to the Architect you may leave out a granite block there, and a brick here, it don't matter if that part is not symmetrical or sound; but every piece must be in its place, sound and good, in order to make a perfect whole.


If the School Committee shall look to the progress of weeks and terms, to have them right, the final results will be full of satisfaction. "Eternal Vigilance " is the price of the best results, for good in the scholar. And the teacher who succeeds best in keeping his pupils interestedly employed, will give the greatest satisfaction to parents and committee,


A teacher must study every member of his school, and so far as possible adapt himself to the different capacities under his care.


Children differ widely in disposition and ability, to gain knowledge, but failure is not always the lack of capacity in the child, but often the lack is in the teacher.


This child is diffident and needs to be encouraged to suc- ceed, another is dull, another listless, another inclined to


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play truant, and we know from observation that it is not the amount of knowledge a man possesses that results in his success, but the ability he may possess, to adapt himself to those under his care. The years will pass, whether we are able to report progress or not.


OUR HIGH SCHOOL.


Spring term taught by Mr. Frank L. Kelly was crowned by a faultless examination. We parted from him with much regret after three years of most successful labor.


Fall and part of the winter term was taught by Mr. H. A. Kimball, who resigned his position on January 25, and was succeeded by Mr. Edwin C. Burbank, on the 27th. The latter has already succeeded in restoring good order to the school, and displays excellent qualifications as a successful teacher.


CENTRE SCHOOL.


Spring term taught by Miss Belle A. Kelley. Very un- willingly we were compelled to accept her resignation in September, owing to her sickness. We hope she may yet be able to do good work in the school room. She was succeed- ed by Miss Blanche M. Noyes.


Franklin School taught by Miss Helen N. Galloupe.


West School taught by Miss Jennie L. Dearborn.


North School, Spring term, taught by Miss Sally U. Flint who was decoyed from teaching by a fine young " Buck." She was succeeded in September by Miss Clara H. Munroe.


EAST SCHOOL.


Spring term taught by Miss Virginia Peabody. She was succeeded in September by Miss Minnie A. Fowle.


We have the satisfaction of saying that all our schools are doing reasonably well-and School Committees may con- gratulate themselves in the multitude of Normal, and other well trained candidates, who are now offering their service to this work, and should be careful in their choice. Very much of the future success of our schools, will depend upon such selection.


BOOKS.


The wisdom of the age is utilized to furnish books for every capacity. "Surely of the multiplying of books there is no end." While a glance at our truant roll proves that "much


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study is a weariness to the flesh." We have examined close- ly our text books and have purposed to make the very best selection as to composition, morals, and attractiveness.


MUSIC.


We would suggest, that more attention be given to this important branch, because it is recreative and refining in its influence upon the student.


Farmers use the most approved implements of husbandry, for the best results. Professional men examine the most ancient and modern compositions for the ripest thoughts, as the proof of sermons and pleas, and those who arein daily con- tact with the strongest, purest thoughts of great minds, are not as apt to be afflicted with that terrible disease, called in agriculture " dry rot " and are the best fortified against the errors, isms, and ologies of our day.


Committees should have a sharp espionage over our text books.


DRAWING.


We call the attention of our teachers to this branch of study, as of great advantage to the scholar in the quickening and development of the perceptive faculties, and also as attracting greater attention to natural objects. We are glad to know that one of our post graduates, has decided to cultivate his talent for drawing.


MORALS AND MANNERS.


We should secure as teachers, those who will promote to the best of their ability, both of the above interests; and we are glad that our teachers are willing to follow the Puritanic example, opening our Schools by reading the Scriptures, and by extemporary, or the Lord's prayer.


And how easy to select the children in our Schools, who are under proper care and restraint at home. Such ones are the most easily governed, and are generally the best scholars.


SCHOOL ROOMS.


Our School houses are airy and commodious in every dis- trict. We have placed new stoves in the Centre and Frank- lin School houses, also repaired the seats and put in new ones where necessary.


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We have also re-covered the desks in Franklin, Centre and High School houses.


There is no investment that pays better than that which gives us airy, commodious and attractive school rooms.


Let there be a degree of elegance in the fitting and fur- nishing of our school rooms ; it will tend to refine the man- ners and improve the morals of our children, and give a better tone to society.


It is needless for us to call your attention to what is so often referred to in our daily papers viz : imperfect eyesight among the scholars in our common schools, resulting, often from the glaring sunlight falling upon the scholar's book, and we suggest to our successors, that window shades be furnished to each of our school rooms.


PHYSIOLOGY AND HYGIENE.


A new obligation has been imposed upon school commit- tees, one which ought to be performed faithfully for the sake of those who are to come after us, as the ingenuity of legis- lators, ministers, and reformers of every name has been taxed to the utmost to stay the tide of intemperance spread- ing over our land. And wisdom suggests that we dry up the springs supplying this mighty tide, by showing our girls and boys the terrible effects of alcholic drink, and tobacco in every form.


And we call upon parents, teachers and guardians, to unite with the committee, (by example) and by constant re- presentations of the ruinous effects of rum and tobacco, until our children shall shun them as they would a serpent in their path, at the last "it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder. "Prov. 23: 32."


"CHAPT. 332, ACTS OF 1885."


An Act requiring Physiology and Hygiene, to be taught in the Public Schools.


Be it enacted, etc., as follows :


Section I. Physiology and Hygiene, which in both divisions of the subject, shall include special instructions as to the effects of alcoholic drinks, stimulants and narcotics on the human system, shall be taught as a regular branch of study, to all pupils in all schools supported wholly or in part by public money, (except)


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special schools maintained solely for instruction in particular, branches such as drawing, mechanics, art, and like studies.


TRUANCY.


Our truant officer has performed his duty kindly and well, but still we are compelled to urge a more perfect, and prompt attention to school, in order to reach the most de- sirable results, and we hope for signal reform in the matter.


All of which is respectfully submitted.


GILBERT R. BENT,


School


DANIEL G. ABBOTT, GEORGE K. PARKER,


Committee.


North Reading Feb. 15, 1887.


SCHOOLS.


TEACHERS.


Average No. belonging


Average Attendance.


Per centage


Average Attendance.


No between 7 and 14


years of age.


| No. under 5 yrs of age.


| No. over 15 yrs. of age.


High


Frank L. Kelley.


H. A. Kimball.


Edwin C. Burbank.


23


22


17


78


16


0 7


Centre


Belle A. Kelley


Blanche M. Noyes


27


23


18


78


24


O


0


Franklin


Helen A. Galloupe.


35


26


22


85


27


O


I


West


Jennie L. Dearborn.


22


I4


12


87


I4


0 I


North


Sally U. Flint


Clara H. Munroe.


21


13


II


83


15


0


O


East.


Virginia Peabody


Minnie A. Fowle.


23


22


19


86


I7


O


n


151


I20


99


82 5-16


II3


9


Enrolled.


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GRADUATES FROM HIGH SCHOOL IN 1886.


Edwin H. Allen,


Nelly M. Foley,


Samuel W. Gerrish. Cora H. Batchelder, Clarabel Mosman,


Edith F. Holt,


Report of Trustees of Flint Library.


Early in the year a supplementary catalogue of more than a thousand books the growth of the library, in eight years, was published at the expense of fifty dollars. To lessen the cost of issuing, a small price was put on them. Many of our patrons have neglected to provide themselves with a copy for home use, but the privilege is still theirs, and we hope all will improve it.


For the convenience of those who cannot easily visit the library, we publish with our report a list of books purchased during the year, and propose in the future to do so.


While it has been our object to get books to meet the de- mands of the general bublic, we have also from time to time as our funds would allow, added standard works, not so largely called for. One has been added recently, "The Narrative and Critical History of America," in eight volumes. While this class of books has comparatively few readers, yet there are some, and no library should be without them.


The circulation (6633) is somewhat below the average, the removal of some of our readers, the sickness of others, and that two library days came on holidays will account for the loss.


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We have received from the state, six pamplets of public interest.


We ask the town to pay for the care of the library.


GEORGE K. PARKER,


GEORGE B. PARKER,


JOHN B. CAMPBELL,


GEORGE L. FLINT,


Trustees.


JOSEPH D. GOWING, DENNIS BATCHELDER,


Flint Library, North Reading, Feb. 19, 1887.


TREASURER'S REPORT.


RECEIPTS.


Balance on hand February 21, 1885 38 41


Interest on Flint Memorial Fund


165 00


Received from Dog Fund 52 00


$255 41


PAYMENTS.


W. B. Clark & Curruth for books


64 14


T. J. Hutchinson & Son, for catalogues


46 00


Librarian


52 00


S. H. Whitcomb


II 25


E. H. Tarbell, lamp and fixtures


9 30


Wood


5 30


Expressage


I 85


$189 84


Balance $65 57


GEORGE B. PARKER, Treasurer of Flint Library.


North Reading, February 19, 1887.


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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT


Total number of volumes in Library 26 25


Added by purchase within the year 62


Whole number of Books delivered


6633 vol.


Fines collected


$15 72


Miscellaneous Expenses


$15 18


SARAH H. WHITCOMB, Librarian.


North Reading, Feb. 21st, 1887.


Town Warrant.


Middlesex, ss.


To either of the Constables of North Reading, in the County of Middlesex : Greeting.


In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the In- habitants of the Town of North Reading, qualified to Vote in Elections and Town Affairs, to meet at the TOWN HALL, in said Town, on MONDAY, the seventh day of March next, at nine o'clock A.M, then and there to act on the following Arti- cles, viz :


ART. I. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.


ART. 2. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year.


ART. 3. To hear reports of Selectmen, Assessors, and Overseers of the Poor, and act thereon. ART. 4. To hear report of Treasurer and Collec- tor, and act thereon.


ART. 5. To hear report of School Committee, and act thereon.


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ART. 6. To hear report of Trustees of Flint Li- brary, and act thereon.


ART. 7. To hear report of Trustees of Cemeteries, and act thereon.


ART. 8. Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of Intoxicating Liquors in the town, Yes, or No.


ART. 9. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for Schools and Incidentals for the coming year.


ART. IO. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for ordinary expenses for the ensuing year.


ART. II. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for Highways, and the manner in which it shall be spent.


ART. 12. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for the payment of the Town debt.


ART. 13. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for the improvement of their Cemeteries, and the manner in which it shall be ex- pended.


ART. 14. To see what action the Town will take in regard to the money received from the Dog Fund. ART. 15. To see what method the Town will adopt for the collection of Taxes for the coming year.


ART. 16. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer to hire money to meet the demands of the Town under the direction and approval of the Select- men.


ART. 17. To see what action the Town will take to stop the sale of Intoxicating Liquors in town, or what they will do in relation thereto.


ART. 18. To see if the Town has any objection to




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