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ART. 5 .- The members of this Board will wear their badges when on duty, and no substitute or other person will be allowed to wear the same.
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ART. 6 .- In case of the absence of the Chief, the next in rank present shall execute the duties of his office.
ART. 7 .- When a fire occurs in the towns of Malden, South Reading, or Stoneham, it will be the duty of the members of this Board to allow the engine to leave town, if in their judgment it is expedient, and their services are needed. But firemen are for- bidden going beyond those limits.
ART. 8 .- Whenever it shall be decided at a fire, by three or more of the members of this Board, to be necessary to provide refreshments for the firemen of this or neighboring towns present, the same may be done by their order, and all such provisions shall be attended to by one or more of this Board, appointed by the Chief.
ART. 9 .- The regular meeting of this Board shall be held monthly, on the first Tuesday of each month. Special meetings may be called from time to time by the Chief, notice being given of the same, as in Article 3.
ART. 10 .- No bills shall be approved, unless brought before a regular meeting of the Board, and certified to by the signature of the Clerk.
ART. 11 .- These Articles may be altered, amended, or sus- pended, by a two-thirds vote of this Board at any regular meeting, by giving one month's notice of intentions to alter or suspend, previous to vote, and subject to the approval of the Selectmen.
JOSEPH H. SIMONDS, SAMUEL ELLISON, JOHN ROBSON, MARTIN ELLIS, G. T. BOARDMAN, J. H. WESCOTT,
Board of Fire Wards.
SAMUEL ELLISON, Clerk.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
WE need no stronger proof of the high civilization and com- manding intelligence of our ancient Commonwealth, than the con- dition of her public schools. Her patriotic legislators understanding well the importance of general intelligence, to a stable and perpet- uated government, have commanded those having the superintend- ence to make "a detailed report of the condition of the several public schools," within the limits of each and every town, " which shall contain such statements and suggestions in relation to the schools as the committee deem necessary or proper to promote the interests thereof."
Politically considered, the subject of universal education has never before presented, to the American people, reasons more strong in proof of its necessity to the well-being of the Republic. The scenes of infatuated and riotous rebellion which have transpired within a few months in a portion of the country, overawing the more considerate, and suppressing the free expression of conserva- tive opinion, can only be acted where the masses are uneducated. It would require more than a mere apprehended contingency, to arouse the New England mind to such a frenzy of political mad- ness. Educated mind must act from motives having their founda- tion in reason ; uneducated mind acts from the impulse of passion. The one thinks and acts, the other acts and thinks afterward.
If we would preserve our children from becoming the dupes of unprincipled demagogues, and defeated politicians, we must pre- pare them, by education and thorough moral training, to detect their selfish schemes and raise their own hearts to the appreciation of those great principles on which the institutions of a great and free people rest. No generation has any right to transmit to their children a country less free, less prosperous and less happy, than when received from their fathers. To retrograde, in this age of Christian enterprise and human progress, is an unpardonable offence against the race. Whatever others may do, let it be the boast of
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Massachusetts that her sons and daughters have been educated to meet and sustain the responsibilities which an eventful age devolves upon them.
If there exists any important error in the education of the present day, it seems to be found in a lack of systematic, moral and Chris- tian training. Except in collegiate and academical schools, we are not aware that moral science and the evidences of Christianity are ever required as an essential part of education. This department, as it respects the masses, is, by common consent, intrusted to the teaching of the pulpit. Sectarian jealousy should not exclude from the school-room the discussion of those topics, the principles of which enter into the creed of all Christian communities. It is believed that compendious treatises of the above named subjects might be prepared and introduced into our public schools with great benefit.
1. Because multitudes of the children of the Commonwealth seldom or never enter the places of public religious instruction, except for the gratification of a vain curiosity, and consequently never obtain just and comprehensive views of those great subjects whose principles underlay the entire structure of a Christian gov- ernment. 2. Because principles thoroughly studied and compre- hended in youth, enter into the formation of the character and shape the future conduct of the individual vastly more than when neglected till maturer years, and to be learned, if learned at all, irregularly, and in connection with distracting influences. Such an exercise, weekly, would constitute an appropriate Monday morning recitation for an entire school, and afford profitable matter for recollection and reference in the discipline during the remainder of the week.
But few changes in our Board of Instruction have occurred to interrupt the schools during the year; and no extraordinary com- plaints have been preferred by the patrons of the schools against the parties engaged in conducting the education of their children. Some two or three persons have found fault with the correction of their children ; but upon inquiry, it has been ascertained to have been necessary, in order to maintain a healthful and vigorous disci- pline. Others have complained that a want of energy and lack of discipline have characterized the schools to which their children have been sent.
In employing a considerable number of teachers, it is practically
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difficult to select those only who are endowed with all the qualities requisite to a successful teacher. The Committee do not profess to render, either in their own service or that of the persons em- ployed by them, a faultless skill or judgment. Their aim has been to secure the greatest good to the whole community, consist- ent with the liberal provisions placed at their disposal ; and they have the satisfaction of believing that, as a whole, our schools have seldom experienced a more profitable year. Indeed, most of our teachers are eminent for their thorough and efficient instruction ; and many of the pupils have done honor to themselves, and reflected credit upon their instructors.
THE HIGH SCHOOL
Has been under the instruction of Mr. Edward Parker, Jr., and Miss Zoe A. Noyes, both possessing, in a high degree, the qualities of successful educators. Uninterrupted progress has marked the condition of this school throughout the year. Solid, thorough learning, in preference to showy recitation, has characterized the school.
In addition to the common English branches, instruction has been given in Latin, Greek, Algebra, Geometry, Rhetoric, Physi- ology, Botany and Book-keeping. From this enumeration it will be seen, that we have virtually a High School in our midst, not- withstanding the vote of the town refusing to sustain a school of that grade. We do not, however, understand that the town, by that vote, forbids instruction being given in the higher branches of learning ; but simply, that it wills not to assume the responsibility of strictly conforming to all the legal requirements of such an institution. We are satisfied that the town desires to sustain the good reputation of our schools ; and if practicable, even to enlarge the sphere of their usefulness.
The attendance has been less than in former years, the whole number for the consecutive terms being 52, 40, 42 and 43 ; and the average for the year has been 83} per cent. The number of boys in attendance has been less than two-thirds that of the girls. It is desirable that this school should be more fully attended. Let none who wish to enjoy its advantages withdraw on account of age. A year or two longer than the usual practice spent in school, may be of very great benefit to such as enjoy no further advantages of education.
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GREEN STREET GRAMMAR. ADELA R. POOR, Teacher.
The examination of this school gave evidence of the same faithful- ness and persevering labor on the part of the teacher, and successful industry on the part of the pupils, as in former years. Its disci- pline is highly satisfactory. The attendance for the several terms has been 49, 40, 41 and 39; and the average for the year a frac- tion over 35 and a little more than 82 per centum. Last year the average was about 28, and the per centum less than 81.
LYNDE STEET GRAMMAR.
PHEBE A. NORRIS, Teacher.
A reference to the Reports of former years will furnish an exhibit of what may justly be said of its present merits. The labor of the school has been well and satisfactorily performed. The fol- lowing facts, collected from the Register by the teacher, indicate the character of the school better than verbose comments.
" Not absent or tardy during the year,
4
66
66
66 3 terms, 2
.
2
66 66
66 66
66
66 1 term, · · 2 6" .
The names of the first are John Larrabee, Delia Richardson, Carrie Wyatt and Herbert Westgate; of the second class, Ella Readhead and Fannie Morse ; of the third, Julia Wood and Abbie Littlefield; of the fourth, Lydia Mendum, Katie Bogle, Helen Edgerly, Willis Holmes, Fred. Edgerly and Osborn Emerson.
Similar statements, the numbers being less, were made at the public examination of several other schools ; but the data not being at hand, we forbear mentioning more than the simple fact. The whole number has been 45, 40, 42 and 48-the average for the year 39 7-10, and the per centum about 87}. The Report of last year gave the average for the year about 37, and the per centum 88.
LYNDE STREET PRIMARY.
SOPHRONIA B. PERRY, Teacher.
The present teacher has had the charge of the school but ten weeks, having been appointed to succeed Miss Sarah E. Batcheller, who was elected, early in the last term, to a more lucrative situa- tion in East Boston.
The classes in Arithmetic are doing well for so young pupils. The Reading and Geography classes have also made progress. The second class in Spelling needs improving. Whole number
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of scholars the past year has been 53, 54, 52 and 51-and the average for the year, 433, or 792 per centum. These figures show a decrease in numbers but an increased per cent attendance. The first three terms last year gave an attendance of 63, the winter term 58, and the average per cent 752.
VINTON STREET INTERMEDIATE.
JENNIE L. CRIE, Teacher.
The general condition of this school through the year has been satisfactory to the Committee ; but the examination at the close did not pass off with as much brilliancy as some others. From the crowded state of the room, the pupils were compelled to recite, in an unusual manner, at their desks, thereby occasioning much em- barrassment. This was especially true of the larger scholars. It requires some experimental tact to conduct an examination of chil- dren so as to appear to advantage. The whole attendance has been 43, 44, 49 and 45, and the average per centum for the year 86. This school is larger than in former years.
VINTON STREET PRIMARY.
ELLEN A. GREEN, Teacher.
The recitations at the late examination were creditable, consider- ing the grade of the school. Several of the more advanced scholars have been placed under the instruction of Miss Crie during the year. The teacher evidently manifests a good degree of interest in her pupils. Considerable insubordination existed in the school early in the year ; the latter terms have been less disturbed by re- bellious elements. Still, however, the school needs the exercise of a firm disciplinarian, in order to secure its highest good. One of the earliest lessons to be taught the young, is obedience to consti- tuted authority ; and until this is done, but little progress can be made in unfolding the better susceptibilities of our distorted nature. The whole number of pupils have been 54, 51, 53 and 41, for the several terms, and the per centum for the entire year a fraction less than 75.
The former figures exceed the attendance of the previous year.
CENTRE PRIMARY. HELEN A. NORRIS, Teacher.
Miss Norris succeeded Miss C. Lucilia Sweetser, who resigned in consequence of ill health. The condition of the school under
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both teachers has been salutary ; and the examination somewhat exceeded our anticipations.
The attendance for the four terms has been 51, 46, 55 and 47, and average for the year 67} per cent. This is a slight increase in numbers, but a reduction in the per centage of attendance, the Report of 1860 indicating a per centum attendance of 79160.
GREEN STREET PRIMARY. MARY J. WEBSTER, Teacher.
This school needs the invigorating influence of an energetic teacher. The scholars must be made to study, if they wish to take a prominent position among our schools ; and parents must not complain if the requirements of the teacher have to be enforced at the discretionary use of the birch. Some of the recitations of the school were creditable ; others, particularly the first class in Arithmetic, were below the average of corresponding classes in other schools.
The whole attendance for the several terms has been 55, 54, 53 and 48, which is an increase over the previous year. The average for the year 39 or 74 per cent.
HIGHLAND SCHOOL. KATE E. COBURN, Teacher.
This school has, at length, received an impulse for good, and commenced the business of learning in earnest. A decided pro- gress has been made, both in study and discipline. Some of the pupils of this school are among the most promising in town. The whole attendance for each of the first three terms was 37, for the fourth, 33, and the average per centum for the year, 81.
UPHAM STREET SCHOOL .. CHRISTIANA UPHAM, Teacher.
The condition of this school is much the same as in former years. The present teacher has been at the head of this school ever since its institution, with the exception of a few months ; which fact is a sufficient proof of her usefulness and popularity. The whole number of scholars has been 42, 37, 52 and 40, and the average for the year 67} per cent. This low average is attrib- utable, in part, to the limited attendance during the winter term, which was only 55 per cent. For the first three terms the average was more than 71 per cent.
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ONE SESSION.
The experiment of one session has been tried in all the schools the past winter ; and the Committee are satisfied that the advan- tages are insufficient to balance the inconvenience and evils attend- ing it. A five hours' session is too long to suit young children ; and its benefits, even in the High School, are problematical.
CONTINGENT EXPENSES.
The contingent expenses have been unusually large the past year. Two sets of outline maps, a globe, and one new stove have contributed to swell the figures of this department. It is believed that the expenses under this head, for the coming year, will be comparatively light.
In addition to $328 30 unexpended school money last year, the Town raised $500 additional contingent money, to enable the Com- mittee to paint the school-houses, and make such improvements in the school grounds as were contemplated in the Report of the School Committee. All the houses have received three coats of paint-the blinds two-and the exposed portions of the fences one or more coats.
After commencing the improvements on the Lynde Street school grounds, it was found necessary, on account of other improvements to be made in the street, to take down the entire bank wall and set it lower; which was done in the most thorough manner, and pointed with cement. The necessity of blowing a large number of hard blue rocks in the sidewalk and strcet, raised the expense of the whole work to $170 or more. Probably the generation is not yet born that will witness the reconstruction of this piece of masonry.
FINANCES.
Town appropriation,
.
$ 1,000 00
Received from the State School Fund,
.
100 63
from the town of Stoncham,
25 28
$ 4,125 91
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The expenses have been ---
Teachers' salaries,
. . $2,974 50
Fuel,
263 23
Care of eleven rooms, .
275 50
Superintendence of schools, .
122 00
Contingent expenses,
277 59 -- 3,912 82
Leaving an unexpended balance of
$ 213 09
IMPROVEMENTS.
Town grant for
. $ 828 30
Expense of painting,
.
$ 430 58
on grounds,
249 02-679 60
In conclusion, your Committee would renew the oft repeated suggestion to parents and guardians of the youth, to visit often the halls where your children and guarded ones are undergoing that formative process which is to impress upon them modes of action and habits of thought for all coming life. By frequent visitation, teachers are encouraged to labor for interested patrons ; and pupils are stimulated to put forth their best efforts for the gratification of their best friends.
It is estimated that the sum of four thousand dollars will suffice to meet the expenses of the coming year.
Respectfully submitted.
E. O. PHINNEY. ELBRIDGE GREEN. AARON GREEN.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
OF THE
TOWN OF MELROSE,
FROM MARCH 16, 1861, TO MARCH 24, 1862,
WITH
VALUATION-LIST OF TAXES ASSESSED FOR 1861.
ALSO,
Report of the School Committee, etr.
BOSTON: PRENTISS & DELAND, PRINTERS AND STATIONERS, No. 40, CONGRESS STREET. 1862.
ANNUAL REPORT.
TREASURER'S ACCOUNT.
DR.
To Cash on hand, at the first of the year . $1,542.19
"
" of George Newhall, collector of taxes, 1860
203.58
"
"
" " " Aaron Green, 800.00
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" " Sarah Larrabee 500.00
"
"
" Henry Bancroft
2,000.00
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"
"
Timothy Fletcher 1,000.00
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"
Blackstone Bank 2,000.00
"
" School Fund, support of poor of other towns, cemetery lots, etc. 496.70
$19,362.47
CR.
By paid orders of Town Clerk . $15,032.17
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" interest on „ debt 1,932.01
" without order 1,162.42
"
" balance in Treasury, March 24, 1862 1,235.87
$19,362.47
George Newhall, taxes, 1861 10,820.00
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REPORT OF THE TOWN AUDITORS.
COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNT.
DR.
To taxes committed, for 1861
$14,789.49
CR.
By paid C. Howard, Town Treasurer . $10,820.00
"
"
Amos Stone, County "
1,403.15
"
"
discounts
385.12
" amount abated
399.06
uncollected
1,782.16
$14,789.49
DR.
To taxes uncollected, 1860
$295.40
CR.
By paid C. Howard, Town Treasurer $203.58
amount abated
91.82
$295.40
RECEIPTS INTO THE TREASURY.
Town of Stoneham, schooling of children, 1860
$ 49.00
Town of Danvers, for support of Mrs. Dwinnell 137.90
City of Newburyport, for support of J. P. Randall, 1860 43.50
Town of Stoneham, schooling children, 1861 24.95
State, for schools
100.00
J. L. Andrews, cemetery lot
35.00
Mr. Banfield " "
35.00
Mr. Whowell " "
20.00
W. Boardman and J. M. Ellis, cemetery lot
20.00
Mr. Gould, for grass .
20.00
Benjamin Carter, for grass
8.10
Benjamin Upham, „ "
1.75
T. Hawkins, " .75
S. Locke, " " .75
$496.70
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REPORT OF THE TOWN AUDITORS.
PAID WITHOUT ORDERS.
Town of Stoneham, March 25
$120.59
Sarah Larrabee's note, April 12
500.00
State tax
"
"
486.57
Malden bridge
" "
37.50
Jonathan Cochran, over payment of taxes collected, 1859
17.76
$1,162.42
INTEREST.
1861.
Mar. 11. Aaron Green
$ 11.00
April 24. Sarah Larrabee . 27.00
May 1. Aaron Green 15.00
June 1. Mount -Vernon Bank .
687.50
Sept. 8. Lowell Institute
90.00
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"
Blackstone Bank
61.00
"
"
Lydia Emerson
9:60
"
Eli Upham
44.03
Oct. 29.
Henry Bancroft
30.00
Dec. 1. Mount -Vernon Bank . 687.50
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"
Blackstone Bank 20.00
1862.
Jan. 13.
Timothy Fletcher 40.00
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"
Union Bank 15.00
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27. Henry Bancroft . 30.00
"
Malden Bank 15.00
Mar.
1. Blackstone Bank 21.00
"
10. Lowell Institute 90.00
"
13. Benjamin Boardman .
7.00
Christiana Upham 4.79
"
Blackstone Bank 6.92
"
" A. V. Lynde 4.67
$1,932.01
"
Aaron Green 15.00
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REPORT OF THE TOWN AUDITORS.
TOWN NOTES PAID.
Sarah Larrabee
$500.00
Interest 27.00
TOWN DEBT.
Mount-Vernon Bank $25,000.00
Aaron Green
1,300.00
Eli Upham
500.00
Lydia Emerson . 160.00
Benjamin Boardman 100.00
Lowell Institute
3,000.00
Henry Bancroft
2,000.00
Timothy Fletcher
1,000.00
Sarah Larrabee
500.00
Blackstone Bank
2,000.00
$35,560.00
DUE FOR SUPPORT OF POOR, AND FOR AID TO FAMILIES OF VOLUNTEERS.
City of Charlestown $167.05
„ Newburyport . 96.50
Town of Marblehead 37.00
" Wellfleet 66.53
Due from State, Jan. 1, 1862 (about)
850.00
$1,217.08
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
E. W. Cobb, coal and wood . $10.00
C. Howard, supplies 7.72
C. G. Howard, „ 18.20
T. McCoubry, blacksmith work 10.75
S. F. Oliver, gas fixtures .
33.00
Amount carried forward $79.67
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REPORT OF THE TOWN AUDITORS.
Amount brought forward $ 79.67
S. A. Robinson, steward
31.50
T. T. Sweetser, " 6.67
Shelton & Cheever, 102 feet hose
102.00
" " repairs on hose . 17.68
.50
J. G. Emerson, keys and repairs .
1.50
$239.52
HIGHWAY.
Laroy Brown, labor
$ 2.50
J. G. Brown,
"
9.37
Timothy Calahan, „,
64.36
Thomas Connor, "
7.81
James Connell, "
44.37
John Connell "
54.49
W. R. Collins, gravel
11.30
E. Davis, labor
3.25
S. O. Dearborn, gravel and grading Summer street
12.75
E. W. Howard, labor
.50
Patrick Halihan, "
1.25
Wm. Lynde, 2d, "
and disbursements
660.35
Joseph Lynde, "
6.75
Sylvanus Magoun, „
35.87
Michael Magoun, „,
20.81
Wm. O. Riley, "
10.25
Ai Roe, "
50.62
E. B. Southwick, " and disbursements
242.54
John Simonds, blacksmith work . 10.57
S. D. Taylor, labor and disbursements. 48.25
D. L. Taylor, " 25.99
W. Woodward, „
21.87
$1,345.82
SIDEWALKS.
P. R. Ellis, extra labor on Mt. Vernon street $ 7.00 John Heaton, labor and disbursements, Pop- lar street 17.46
Levi Martin, building culvert . 13.00
E. B. Southwick, labor and disbursements 178.36
D. L. Taylor, " on Otis street 15.00
$230.82
B. R. Upham, milk
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REPORT OF THE TOWN AUDITORS.
SCHOOLS.
Salaries of Teachers.
Miss Anna M. Brown,
26₺ weeks .
$146.85
"
Kate E. Coburn,
40
"
Jennie L. Crie, 31
"
170.50
Mary E. Eastman, 23
"
12.83
" Susan A. Morrill, 40
220.00
"
Z. A. M. Noyes,
40
"
220.00
"
Phebe A, Norris,
40 "
260.00
"
S. B. Perry, 27
148.50
"
Adela R. Poor,
36
234.00
"
A. B. Poor,
4
"
71.50
" C. Upham,
40
"
220.00
M. I. Webster,
19
"
104.50
Mr. Edward Parker, jun., 1 year's salary .
$2,944.68
Fuel.
E. W. Cobb, 33 tons coal
$197.80
Nelson Cochran, wood .
26.47
$224.27
Contingents.
S. S. Bugbee
$ 1.30
Wm. Banks, setting glass, etc.
7.50
C. M. Curriea, labor and stock
9.00
J. L. Crie, books
.42
Samuel Ellison, plastering, etc.
22.00
M. E. Eastman, ink and books
6.28
J. C. Howes, repairing stoves, etc.
49.98
Charles Howard, care of rooms
126.98
F. E. Howe, labor and stock
5.52
Caleb Howard, sundries
8.85
C. G. Howard " 1.58
C. H. Isburgh, cash paid for supplies
24.20
Amount carried forward $263.61
"
240.00
Helen A. Norris,
40
"
"
26.00
M. E. Putņam, 13
650.00
220.00
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REPORT OF THE TOWN AUDITORS.
Amount brought forward . $263.61
J. C. Ingalls, maps and desks .
17.00
E. O. Phinney, cash paid for supplies 17.44
" services as committee 45.00
" "
E. Paul, painting 1.00
S. B. Perry, books
.40
A. R. Poor, "
1.25
Luther Robinson, services as committee 42.00
.87
" E. S. Ritchie, apparatus " cash paid for supplies
46.89
Ai Roe, care of rooms
5.50
S. Sumner, setting glass
1.75
Joseph Simonds, care of rooms
75.42
Mrs. Shannon, cleaning room
1.00
T. N. Upham, care of rooms
25.00
E. Upham, stock and labor
3.75
T. E. Waitt, care of rooms
52.12
Mary Ware, books
7.91
P. A. Norris, ,
6.57
J. V. Corson, labor and stock .
3.31
$617.79
Recapitulation.
Salaries of Teachers
$2,944.68
Fuel
224.27
Contingent
617.79
$3,786.74
. CONTINGENT.
Amount of bills contracted and approved by previous Board of Selectmen, and paid from appropriation of current year.
George F. Boardman, rent of Concert Hall . $18.75
" " light and fire for Finance Committee 3.00
Jonathan Cochran, cash paid into the Treas- ury, June, 1859, to refund, in part, amount paid in violation of an injunction
35.27
Interest on same 3.52
Amount carried forward $60.54
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REPORT OF THE TOWN AUDITORS.
Amount brought forward . .
$ 60.54 Nelson Cochran, cash paid into the Treasury, June, 1859, to refund, in part, amount paid in violation of an injunction 35.27 Interest on same 3.53
Nelson Cochran, services as Selectman, Over- seer of Poor, and on committees 37.38
George Emerson, services as Selectman, Overseer of Poor, and on committees, 53.25
W. J. Farnsworth, services as Selectman, Overseer of Poor, on committees, etc. . .
105.72
G. M. Fletcher, amount paid for land wrong- fully sold for taxes 9.00
T. T. Sweetser, care of engine 3.33
$308.02
Amount of bills contracted previous to April 1, 1861, approved by present Board of Selectmen.
Joseph Holbrook, services as Committee on
Drainage (balance) $ 8.00
G. S. Phippen, agent in procuring council and expenses attending court, 1858 and 1859 . 15.09
Charles H. Spence, grate for stove, 1857. . 3.75
$26.84
Expenditures for Drainage and Land Damages contracted from 1856 to 1861, and paid from appropriation of current year.
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