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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS -OF-
NORTH READING,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 24, 1892.
ALSO
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND THE TRUSTEES OF FLINT LIBRARY.
READING
ANDOVER, MASS .: THE ANDOVER PRESS, PRINTERS. 1892.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
-- OF-
NORTH READING,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING
FEBRUARY 24, 1892.
ALSO
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND THE TRUSTEES OF FLINT LIBRARY.
ANDOVER, MASS .: THE ANDOVER PRESS, PRINTERS. 1892.
SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL-HOUSES.
Paid for teaching High School,
$470 40
Centre,
282 00
Franklin,
255 00
West,
264 00
North,
252 00
East,
252 00
School Supplies,
228 93
Care of rooms,
88 67
Repairs on Schoolhouses,
284 65
Wood,
172 90
Superintendent of Schools,
189 40
$2,739 95
Appropriated for schools, $1,800 00
Appropriated for incidentals,
300 00
Appropriated for Superintendent,
250 00
$2,350 00
TOWN OFFICERS.
Paid Samuel P. Breed, Town Clerk, $15 00
Samuel P. Breed, recording births, marriages, and deaths, 10 60
Samuel P. Breed, books, stationery, and postage, 11 81
Amount carried forward, $37 41
4
Amount brought forward, $37 41
Samuel P. Breed. journey out of town. 5 00
Samuel P. Breed, as Selectman, As- sessor, and Overseer of Poor. 140 00
Samuel P. Breed. for journeys out of town, 20 00
Samuel P. Breed, as Registrar of Vorers. 5 00
Joseplı D. Gowing, as Selectman, Assessor. and Overseer of Poor, 85 00
Joseph D. Gowing, for journeys out of town. 20 50
Timothy Fowle, as Selectman, As- sessor, and Overseer of Poor. 45 00
Timothy Fowle, as Registrar of Voters. 5 00
Joseph D. Gowing. as Treasurer. 38 00
Joseph D. Gowing, as Collector. 62 00
Joseph D. Gowing, for extra ser- vices. 20 00
Joseph D. Gowing. printing and postage. 13 50
Joseph C. Gowing, services as Registrar of Voters. 5 00
William I. Nichols. School Com- mittee, 26 80
J. Milton Robinson School Com- mittee, 23 08
Leland D. Batchelder. School Com- mittee. 11 80
Amount carried forward. $563 09
5
Amount brought forward, $563 09
Henry H. Dame, Constable, 17 00
Henry H. Dame, Fish Committee, 5 00
Henry H. Dame, Truant Officer,
3 00
Henry H. Dame, Scaler of Weights
and Measures, 2 00
Charles W. Coburn, Constable,
4 00
Osman Jones, Fish Committee in 1890, 7 00
Frank E Flint, Teller,
6 00
Thomas S. Flint, Teller,
2 00
Samuel O. Allen, Teller,
2 00
Frank Parker, Moderator,
3 00
$614 09
STATE AID.
Paid Tryphena Harris,
$8 00
Elizabeth C. Ball,
48 00
Sarah J. Mason,
48 00
Josephine Watts,
48 00
Rebecca J. McIntire,
48 00
Robert B. Walsh,
72 00
William S. Todd,
96 00
Harriet Q. Burditt,
48 00
Oyro Mason,
72 00
Samuel W. Holt,
48 00
John H. Dixon,
84 00
Harriet E. Hewes,
24 00
$644 00
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MILITARY AID.
Paid John Grant, $72 00
William C. McIntire, 72 00
Sylvester McIntire, 72 00
$216 00
REPORT OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS.
Paid J. Allen Eames, for work and teanı, $68 25
Charles M. Richardson, work, 60 75
Charles P. Flint, work and team,
35 40
Simeon Marjeson, work,
7 80
Fred Marjeson, work,
14 70
John P. Richardson, work and team,
47 55
Lyman Batchelder, work and team,
11 85
Charles H. Nichols, work and team.
141 80
Thomas Brennan, work,
25 50
William Parker, work and team,
13 45
John II. Eames, work and team,
1 50
Osman Jones, work,
7 00
Dennis Batchelder, work and team,
6 75
F. H. Mosman, work and teams,
52 25
Leslie Grafton, work,
75
Benjamin Richardson, work,
2 70
Timothy Fowle, work,
10 75
David Mosman, work, 3 00
J. Allen Eames, work on culvert, . 4 50
Timothy Fowle, work on culvert, 3 75
Charles P. Flint, work on culvert,
4 50
Charles H. Richardson, work on culvert, 4 50
Amount carried forward, $529 00
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Amount brought forward, $529 00
Cyrus Ayer, work on culvert, 8 25
Cyrus Ayer, work and team, 45 80
George R. Hinman, work and team,
184 60
A. Tinkham, work,
55 75
J. Caldwell, work, 64 80
Wm. S. Todd, work, 2 85
Edward Taylor, work,
51 25
Samuel Goodwin, work,
25 50
J. S. Gates, work,
67 05
Arthur R. Rogers, work,
64 45
Neal G. McKay, work,
4 75
J. Z. Harris, work,
3 00
J. Wilson, work,
9 93
Henry Batchelder, work,
2 25
George L. Orben, work,
73 80
Martin L. Orben, work,
67 90
Justin M. Orben, work, 69 30
Frank E. Hewes, work and team, 13 00
J. Milton Robinson, work and team, 20 48
N. B. Case, work and team,
192 90
Frank W. Case, work and team,
79 19
David Thomas, work and team,
10 50
John Hogan, work,
17 85
Isaac A. Flint, work and team,
20 25
Russell Rogers, work, 57 30
William Campbell, work, 75
George H. Holt, work and team, 17 00
Mrs. James Peabody, gravel, 2 50
Walter D. Eaton, gravel,
31 10
Mrs. E. T. Abbott, gravel,
17 50
Amount carried forward, $1810 55
8
Amount brought forward, $1810 55
F. M. Mosman, gravel, 7 08
James Flint, gravel, 11 25
Mrs. Mary Weeks, gravel,
3 95
Alanson A. Upton, work and team, 42 25
Benjamin Eames, gravel,
60
John P. Richardson, gravel,
1 30
Ella Sanborn, gravel,
2 70
Dennis Batchelder, gravel,
75
Dennis Batchelder. removing snow, 11 85
J. Allen Eames, removing snow, 2 25
Charles H. Nichols, removing snow, 3 80
Lyman Taylor, removing snow, 6 50
George H. Holt, removing snow, 10 00
N. B. Case, removing snow, 22 40
Alanson A. Upton, removing snow, 2 50
George R. Hinman, removing snow. 23 57
Dennis Foley, 2 00
J. B. McLane, blacksmitlı bill, 34 03
Drain pipe, posts, and lumber, 60 03
Guide boards,
16 00
Freight, 5 03
Alanson A. Upton, repairs on pump and trough, 10 00
Henry A. Upton, work. posts, etc., 27 00
$2,117 39
Amount appropriated for Highways, $1,500 00 Amount appropriated for Sidewalks, 100 00
Received of Mrs. Harriet N. Flint for
Sidewalks, Treasurer's Account, 150 00
Expended more than appropriation, 367 39
$2,117 39
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Received from Town of Reading for bridge, Treasurer's Account, Lumber and drain pipe on hand,
$7 89
100 00
$107 89
CHARLES H. NICHOLS,
Road.
GEORGE R. HINMAN, Commissioners.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Paid for insurance on Centre Schoolhouse, $25 00
Franklin,
16 00
High,
20 00
West,
20 00
North,
20 00
East,
16 00
Insurance on Memorial Building,
325 50
Overtaxation in 1890,
20 25
Overtaxation,
10 72
Abatements,
36 00
Furnishing Supper Room,
103 02
Auditors,
4 50
Repairs on Memorial Building,
58 14
Surveying house lots,
3 00
Auctioneer,
5 00
Writing deeds,
2 00
Court expenses in Richey case,
185 69
William B. Gale, legal services, 100 00
Printing Reports and Warrants,
55 10
Grass signs,
2 70
Celebration of 4th of July,
150 00
Amount carried forward,
$1178 62
10
Amount brought forward,
$1178 62
Warren A. Campbell, lot of land,
125 00
District Court Fees, 22 34
Clerk's Record Book,
6 75
Trustees of Cemeteries,
172 75
Care of Town Hall,
13 00
State tax,
360 00
County tax,
386 43
Expenses on ballot box,
30
Interest on Town Notes,
424 50
Return of births and deaths,
5 75
Ringing bell,
52 00
Watchman,
2 00
Mowing common,
5 00
Office supplies,
3 69
Library supplies,
52 00
$2,810 13
SUMMARY.
Orders drawn for
Schools,
$2,739 95
Town Officers,
614 09
State Aid,
644 00
Military Aid,
216 00
Highways,
2,117 39
Overseers of Poor,
1,201 32
Miscellaneous,
2,810 13
- $10,342 88
SAMUEL P. BREED,
Selectmen
JOSEPH D. GOWING, of
TIMOTHY FOWLE,
North Reading.
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LIST OF JURORS.
brawn George R. Hinman,
Henry C. Eaton,
Benjamin A. Emerson,
Dennis Batchelder,
Samuel Batchelder, Died
J. Allen Eames,
Edward S. Rayner,
drawn
J. Milton Robinson,
C. Allen Upton, Charles H. Nichols, drawn
George W. Hoffman, Asa T. Gould,
Willis P. Smith,
Isaac A. Flint,
drawn
SAMUEL P. BREED, JOSEPH D. GOWING, of
Selectmen
TIMOTHY FOWLE, S North Reading.
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Report of the Overseers of the Poor.
INMATES OF THE ALMSHOUSE.
NAME.
AGE.
Emily A. Buxton,
47 years.
Sarah Banker,
42
"
John Grant,
52
66
Evalena Dutton,
2.4
James A. Dutton,
3
Olive Curry,
71
66
Average number, 52. Present number, 6. 121 tramps have been assisted.
PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
Two oxen,
$150 00
Nine cows,
270 00
Fifty fowls,
30 00
Two swine,
12 00
Hay and grain,
205 00
Manure,
115 00
Wood and fuel,
96 25
Lumber,
23 00
Farm utensils,
218 00
Household furniture,
396 70
Provisions,
75 60
$1,591 55
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RECEIPTS AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
Received for
Stock,
$81 83
Board and lodging,
133 23
Labor and lumber,
64 25
Produce,
254 75
Milk,
456 57
Wood for schools,
172 90
Care of tramps,
30 25
Old bills collected,
12 00
Cash from Overseers of Poor,
327 54
$1,533 32
Bills uncollected, $176.00.
EXPENSES AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
Paid for
Groceries,
$178 01
Meat and fish,
120 99
Crackers,
16 89
Household furniture,
4 03
Coal,
5 82
Grain,
215 83
Butter and cheese,
54 83
Clothing, bedding, and shoes,
31 26
Repairs on buildings,
9 63
Tools and seeds,
17 01
Physician's bill,
12 40
Stock,
124 50
Labor,
263 10
Manure and fertilizer,
48 75
Amount carried forward,
$1103 05
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Amount brought forward,
$1103 05
Blacksmith's bill,
9 75
Ice, 10 00
Sawing lumber,
4 12
Miscellaneous, 6 40
Salary of Cyrus Ayer, keeper,
400 00
$1,533 32
EXPENSES OF POOR OUT OF ALMSHOUSE.
Paid Town of Andover for supplies to Eliza Bird in 1890, $24 00
Town of Andover for supplies to Fred McIntire in 1890, 73 25
Town of Andover for supplies to Eliza Bird in 1891, 26 00
Town of Andover for supplies to
Fred McIntire in 1891, 145 25
City of Lowell for supplies to Luther and Bertha Bradford, 31 98
Danvers Lunatic Asylum for board of Melvina J. Davis, 212 16
Town of Natick for supplies to Mrs. W. A. Nichols, 72 00
Robert B. Walsh for care of grand- child, 48 00
For supplies to Mrs. Jacob McIntire,
52 00
For supplies to Ovid Dickinson, (Salem account) 9 63
For supplies to Elisha Jeffrey, 89 26
Amount carried forward, $783 53
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Amount brought forward, $783 53
For care of tramps, 30 25
For supplies to Mary Gibbs, (An- dover account) 7 00
For supplies to Mrs. D. D. McIntire, 5 00
For supplies to Mrs. Lilla Day. (Lynn account) 48 00
$873 78
SAMUEL P. BREED,
Overseers JOSEPH D. GOWING, of Poor.
TIMOTHY FOWLE,
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ASSESSOR'S RETURNS.
Number of Residents assessed on Property,
212
Number of Non-residents assessed on Property, 102
Number of Persons assessed for Poll-tax only, 87
Number of Polls assessed,
243
Tax on Polls,
$2 00
Rate of tax per $1000,
$15 00
Valuation of Personal Property,
$59,005
Valuation of Buildings,
235,550
Valuation of Land,
241,493
Total,
$536,048
State tax,
$360 00
County tax,
386 43
Town tax,
7,780 41
Total,
$8,526 84
Number of Dwelling-houses,
2103
Acres of land,
7,734
Horses,
182
Cows,
293
Swinc,
61
SAMUEL P. BREED, Assessors
JOSEPH D. GOWING, of
TIMOTHY FOWLE,
North Reading.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
Balance from last year,
$ 20 58
Taxes collected for 1888, 100 00
Taxes collected for 1889, 400 00
Taxes collected for 1890,
1,925 00
Taxes collected for 1891,
6,170 94
From State and Military Aid,
694 50
Corporation Tax,
51 13
National Bank Tax,
85 66
Mess. School Fund,
234 56
City of Lynn, Overseers' Account, 101 33
City of Lowell, Overseers' Account, 5 33
Town of Andover, Overseer's Account, 29 50
Town of Reading, Bridge Account. 7 89
Harriet N. Flint, for sidewalks,
150 00
Rent of Memorial Hall,
10 03
Rent of F. M. H. Room,
31 00
Rent of Ante rooms,
10 00
Use of Hearse,
4 00
Sale of House Lots,
82 50
Interest, 31 50
Dog Fund,
140 27
Fish Permits,
19 50
Insurance Dividend,
8 00
Hired Money,
3,500 00
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$13,863 22
Paid out on Selectmen's Orders,
$10,342 88
Paid out on Town Notes,
3,500 00
13,842 88
Balance on hand,
$20 34
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ASSETS.
Cash on hand, $ 20 34
Highway Fund from Harriet N. Flint, 1,000 00
Uncollected Taxes for 1889, 100 00
Uncollected Taxes for 1890,
225 00
Uncollected Taxes for 1891,
2,355 90
Bills and Secured Note (Dr. Davis),
212 16
$3,913 40
LIABILITIES.
Due on Town Notes, $7,000 00
Interest due April 1, 1892. 172 50
JOSEPH D. GOWING,
Treasurer and Collector.
We have examined the accounts of the Selectmen, and Overseers of the Poor and Treasurer, and find them properly vouched for and correct.
ARTHUR F. UPTON,
SOLON O. HOLT, Auditors. HENRY W. CAMPBELL,
February 25, 1892.
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Town Clerk's Records.
Statistics for the Year 1891.
Number of births,
14
males,
10
females,
4
Number of marriages recorded,
8
Number of deaths,
12
DATE OF DEATH.
NAME OF DECEASED.
AGE. Y. M. D.
DISEASE OR CAUSE OF DEATH.
Feb. 11
Kennedy
1
Debility.
Feb. 21
Jane M. Whitcomb
65
4
Paralysis.
Mar. 4
Daniel Sylvester Eaton
2 20
Congestion of Brain.
Mar. 28
Tryphena Harris
55 11 25
Bright's,ending in dropsy
July 12
John Buxton Campbell
70
; 10
Disease of heart.
Sept. 18
Ernest F. McKay
2 11
5
Drowned by accident.
Sept. 19
James Peabody
76
-1
8
Heart disease.
Sept. 25
Rebecca B. Howard
84
2
4
Fracture of Hip.
Oct. 9
AAmy Ruth Eaton
3
9 11
Diptheria.
Oct. 21
Bertha Bradford Eaton
17
7 14
Diptheria.
Nov. 29
Jessie A. Campbell
11
221
Diptheria.
Dec. 14
AAlfred Elmer Whittredge
35
2 21 !
Pulmonary Phthisis.
SAMUEL P. BREED,
TOWN CLERK.
February, 1892.
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CEMETERIES.
REPORT OF TREASURER OF TRUSTEES OF CEMETERIES.
Received for
Wood,
$84 89
Hay,
3 00
Four lots in Riverside Cemetery,
50 00
Cash from Town Treasurer,
172 75
$310 64
Paid out to Edward S. Rayner, work,
(last year),
$7 38
For drain pipe (last year), 4 08
For trees,
3 30
For printing deeds,
3 35
For cutting grass,
10 00
For work on Cemetery,
11 32
For work on well,
198 26
For chopping wood and clearing brush,
55 75
For cutting grass at Almshouse
Cemetery,
4 00
For writing deeds,
60
$298 04
Balance, cash on hand,
$12 60
CHARLES H. CARLETON,
Treasurer for Trustees of Cemeteries.
February 24, 1892.
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Report of the School Committee.
To the School Committee of the Town of North Reading :
Gentlemen : - My first Annual Report of the Public Schools is respectfully submitted.
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
Town appropriation for 1891,
$300 00
Amount expended,
$230 38
Balance unexpended,
69 62
$300 00
Supplies on hand March 1, 1891,
$132 35
Supplies on hand March 1, 1892, 80 00
SUMMARY OF WORK.
The following is a brief summary of my work thus far in the schools. A knowledge of the condition and needs of each school has been acquired ; an outline of work has been pre- sented in part to the teachers of the lower schools, that their work might be made to converge more towards that of the High School. Plans have been formed so as to have the study of United States History pursued one year in the lower schools, and the formal study of history preceded by a course
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of reading on historical subjects ; some new supplementary reading has been introduced ; a course of study for the High School has been prepared ; a beginning has been made towards securing some uniformity in the use of text-books ; the methods of teaching used by the different teachers have been carefully observed, and such suggestions and corrections have been made as circumstances seemed to demand.
STUDIES
In these considerable progress has been made. Pupils are reading more intelligently and with more expression than heretofore. In this study the importance of training the child to grasp quickly the thought from the printed page has been emphasized, and the good results coming from such training are seen in the improved work in the other studies. In some of the schools there has been unusual interest created in the study of history and geography. Here the topical method of study has been used, and pupils have been required to seek for their information from many sources. This method of study, when used by earnest and efficient teachers, always results in giving to the child a more comprehensive idea of the real meaning of study. It also broadens his vision of the subject pursued, and leads to greater originality and independence in his expression of the thoughts and ideas gained from different sources. Writing has received more attention than usual, and the results have been quite satis- factory. Teachers have been supplied with a manual of writ- ing, and the mental as well as the mechanical part of this work has been required. The study of arithmetic has not been neglected, and accuracy and rapidity in combining num- bers and in solving problems characterize the work in most
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of the schools. The work in English in our schools, with few exceptions, is sadly deficient, and needs considerable more attention than it has been receiving. A most decided im- provement in this direction is expected in the future.
I would suggest that the study of literature be commenced at once in the lower schools, and that much of the time which is now given to reading the fourth and fifth readers be de- voted to the study of our standard authors. A somewhat critical study of a few works should be required in the class, and at the same time considerable material for collateral reading should be placed in the hands of the pupils. This will greatly aid the work in language, and will result in pupils acquiring a taste and love for the best reading.
Drawing and elementary science have not received chough attention in the past, but next year they will receive their full share of time. The study of music also deserves a place in our schools.
GENERAL REMARKS.
The conditions under which our teachers are obliged to labor at present make it impossible for them to accomplish the work expected. Some of the schools are so small as not to allow that enthusiasm and spirit of competition which are so essential for progress. Moreover, in the large schools the quantity and diversity of labor prevent both pupils and studies from receiving their due attention, and much of the work is wanting in thoroughness and completeness. Some towns, as Concord, Lexington, and Bedford, have removed these and other evils by consolidating their schools. If the consolidation of some of our schools would bring about the same results for us, surely it is a matter worthy of our most careful consideration.
SCHOOL STATISTICS.
SCHOOLS.
Whole number of pupils enrolled.
Average membership.
Average daily attendance.
Per-cent of daily attend-
Number of tardinesses.
Number of pupils under
Number of pupils between
Number of pupils over
Wages per month, Sum-
Wages per month, Au-
Wages per month, Win-
Number of different Visi-
tors.
HIGH SCHOOL,
27
28.6
23.8
82.8
32
0
18
9
56
56
56
40)
~
CENTRE,
50
39.8
32.8
82.
123
0
32
- 30
32
32
27
Clara H. Munroc.
FRANKLIN,
29
22.7
20.
86.9
62
-
19
0
30
30
30
14
Helen M. Abbott. Juliette Todd.
NORTHWARD,
21
13.
10.
74.6
6.4
0
17
0
28
28
28
23
Elizabeth A. Bartlett.
EASTWARD,
22
20.6
13.6
70.
228
0
14
1
28
28
28
23
Eva G. Robinson. Mabel L. Jones. ( Rosa S. Bent.
WESTWARD,
19
15.3
12.6
82.3
4
O
13
0
28
30
30
17
Edith F. Holt.
TOTAL,
168
23.3
18.8
79.7
513
1
113
11
200
204
204
144
TEACHERS.
5 years.
8 and 14 years
15 years.
mer term.
tumn term.
ter term.
Frank E. Sanborn. George F. Adams.
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1
1
ance.
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A careful examination of the school statistics will show another great hindrance to teachers in their work. So much has been said and written about the harm coming to pupils from irregularity and unpunctuality of attendance, it seems unnecessary to write more at this time. Let the record of each school be greatly improved the next year. This can be done by the hearty co-operation of teachers, pupils, parents, and school officers.
Before closing this report I wish to express my sincere thanks to the teachers and to the committee for their co-opera- tion with me in my work.
JUNIUS C. KNOWLTON,
Superintendent.
Accepted and adopted by
WM. I. NICHOLS, J. MILTON ROBINSON, L. D. BATCHELDER, School Committee of North Reading.
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ROLL OF HONOR.
ONE TERM. HIGH SCHOOL.
Blanche Whittredge, Ethel E. Cass, Bessie L. McLane, Mary W. Todd, Louis M. Gowing, Charles F. Emerson, Robert M. Hayward, George B. Upton, Albert Bessey. CENTRE.
Jessie Rhodes, Margaret Mosman, Bertha Walker, Herbert Buxton, Fred Ayer.
FRANKLIN. Louise M. Pratt, Frank Taylor, Abbott W. Cass.
NORTHWARD.
William F. Law.
EASTWARD.
Horatio E. Jackson, Fred P. Flint.
WESTWARD.
Nannie Fairbank, Lewis Smith, Albert Bessey.
TWO TERMS.
HIGH SCHOOL.
Lizzie L. Hayward, Alfred S. Ayer.
CENTRE.
Annie Carpenter, Guy Abbott.
EASTWARD. 1
Mildred B. Hayward.
WESTWARD.
Frank Bachelder. 1
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THREE TERMS.
CENTRE. Elmer Abbott, Clarence French.
NORTHWARD. Walter P. Emerson.
TEXT-BOOKS.
GRAMMAR, INTERMEDIATE, AND PRIMARY GRADES.
Readers,
New Franklin Series.
History,
Montgomery's.
Arithmetics,
Bradbury's Eaton's.
Geographies,
Warren's.
English Grammar,
Reed & Kellogg's.
Language,
Reed's.
Spellers,
Reed's.
Drawing Books,
Prang's.
Writing Books,
Harper's.
Physiology, " Our Bodies,"
Blaisdell's.
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COURSE OF STUDY IN THE HIGH SCHOOL.
FIRST YEAR. FIRST TERM.
Arithmetic, Geography and United States History, English Grammar.
SECOND TERM.
Arithmetic, Geography and United States History, Ameri- can Literature and English Grammar.
THIRD TERM.
Arithmetic, United States History, American Literature and English Grammar.
SECOND YEAR.
FIRST TERM.
Algebra, Civil Government, Physiology.
SECOND TERM.
Algebra, Civil Government, Physics.
THIRD TERM.
Algebra, Botany, Physics.
THIRD YEAR.
FIRST TERM.
Plane Geometry, General History, Chemistry, Book-keeping.
SECOND TERM.
Plane Geometry, General History, Rhetoric and English Literature, Chemistry.
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THIRD TERM.
Plane Geometry, General History, Rhetoric and English Literature, Physical Geography.
Note a .- Latin may be taken during the second and third years.
Note b .- Drawing, declamation, and composition required throughout the course.
Note c .- A general exercise in ethics once cach week.
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Report of Trustees of Flint Library.
In making this twentieth Annual Report, it may be well to look back to the first report, which says that the circula- tion for seven months - that is from July to the end of the year - has been four thousand four hundred and seventy- four. We were astonished at that time at the large number of books given out, but supposed that it was because it was a new thing, and would not continue as time went on. A generation has nearly passed, many of our first readers have left the place, and changes have been going on, yet, strange as it may seem, the circulation has kept up to that standard with very little variation. We have seen the report of the circulation of many libraries, yet have not found one whose comparative circulation is as large as ours. During the past winter almost every family in town has been visited by sick- ness, and we had supposed that the number of books taken from the library would be considerably less, but the circula- tion for the past year, seven thousand three hundred and nine (7,309), is very near that of the previous year.
We have added by purchase one hundred and twenty-four books, and have replaced eleven. Two books of Stanley's travels have been given by Mrs Flint, and sixteen by the State and others. We have also received from the State a large map of the United States, and are questioning where we shall hang it.
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One of our number, Mr. John B. Campbell, has been re- moved by death. He was one of the original trustees ap- pointed by Mrs. Flint, and his record has attested to the fit- ness of the choice. We can truly say that he magnified the office, and was fully alive to aid by word and deed in many helpful ways. He had a particular interest in the library as that which he had assisted in planting, and we think we speak advisedly when we say that the town is not aware how much they are indebted to him for effort in that direction. His death was a sad loss to us. We have been associated with him for many years, and our relations with him were always cordial and pleasant. Decided and out-spoken, he was a man of sterling worth and unquestioned integrity.
We ask the town to appropriate from the dog-tax enough to pay the running expenses of the library.
GEORGE K. PARKER, GEORGE B. PARKER, --
Trustees.
JOSEPH D. GOWING, DENNIS BATCHELDER, J. MILTON ROBINSON,
NORTH READING, February 27, 1892.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand Feb. 18, 1891,
$ 46 39
Interest on Flint Memorial Fund,
165 00
Received from Dog Fund,
52 00
$263 39
PAYMENTS.
W. B. Clark & Co., for books,
$148 32
Librarian,
52 00
Repairing books,
4 50
Rebinding books,
3 10
Care of Library Room,
8 00
Expressage,
3 35
Wood,
3 00
$222 27
Lamp and reflector,
1 00
$223 27
Balance, $40.12.
GEORGE B. PARKER, Treasurer of Flint Library.
FLINT LIBRARY, February 27, 1892.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
Number of volumes in Library,
3,442
Number of volumes circulated, 7,309
Number of volumes purchased,
124
Number of volumes replaced,
11
Number of volumes rebound,
12
Number of volumes given,
19
Number of pamphlets given,
21
Fines collected,
$9 13
Miscellaneous expenses,
11 16
SARAH H. WHITCOMB,
Librarian.
FLINT LIBRARY, February 27, 1892.
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TOWN WARRANT.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, - MIDDLESEX, SS. -
To either of the Constables of the Town of North Reading, in the County of Middlesex,
GREETING.
In the name of the Commonwealth of MASSACHUSETTS, you are hereby required to warn and notify the inhabitants of the Town of North Reading, in the County of Middlesex, qualified to vote in elections and town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall, in said town, on MONDAY, the SEVENTH day of MARCH, next, at Nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act upon the following Articles, viz. :
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing.
ART. 3. To hear reports of Selectmen, Assessors, Road Commissioners, and Overseers of the Poor, and act thereon.
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ART. 4. To hear the report of the Treasurer and Collec- tor, and act thereon.
ART. 5. To hear the report of the School Committee and act thereon.
ART. 6. To hear the report of the Trustees of Flint Li- brary and act thereon.
ART. 7. To hear the report of the Trustees of Cemeteries and act thereon.
ART. 8. To vote on the question : "Shall licenses be grant- ed for the sale of Intoxicating Liquors ?" "Yes," or "No."
ART. 9. To see how much money the town will raise and appropriate for ordinary expenses for the ensuing year.
ART. 10. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for Schools and School Incidentals for the ensuing year.
ART. 11. To see how much money the Town will appro- priate for the payment of School Superintendent.
ART. 12. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for Highways and Bridges, for the ensuing year.
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ART. 13. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for the payment of the Town Debt.
ART. 14. To see how much money the Town will raise and appropriate for the Cemeteries, and the manner in which it shall be expended.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro- priate a sum of money for the celebration of the Fourth of July.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate fifty dollars to widen Chestnut Street near the house of George B. Parker, and also twenty-five dollars to widen said street near the house of Alanson A. Upton, or what they will do in relation to the same.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money to build a stone bridge over the Ipswich River on Mill Street, or what they will do in relation thereto.
ART. 18. To see if the Town will vote to build a sidewalk on Washington Street, and also on Elm Street, near the house of C. Allen Upton, or what they will do in relation thereto.
ART. 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate a sum of money for a pump in Riverside Ceme- tery.
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ART. 20. To see if the Town will vote to cut the lumber standing in Riverside Cemetery, or what they will do in that affair.
ART. 21. To see if the Town will vote to furnish new tables for the supper room in Flint Memorial Building, or what they will do about it.
ART. 22. To see what action the Town will take in rela- tion to the money received from the Dog Fund.
ART. 23. To see what method the Town will adopt for the Collection of Taxes for the ensuing year.
ART. 24. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas- urer to hire money to meet the demands of the Town under the direction of the Selectmen.
ART. 25. To act upon the List of Jurors submitted for their revision or rejection.
ART. 26. To hear the report of the Road Commissioners on guide posts, and act thereon.
ART. 27. To see if the Town will vote to expend any, or all of the Flint Highway Fund.
ART. 28. To hear reports of Committees and act thereon. And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting up
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attested copies of the same at the usual places in said town, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk. at the time and place of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this twenty-fourth day of February, in the year eighteen hundred and ninety-two.
SAMUEL P. BREED, Selectmen JOSEPH D. GOWING. of TIMOTHY FOWLE, North Reading.
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