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tractive, but a badly executed drawing in lead pencil has no. redeeming qualities, and the child can see it. In the spring we shall take up color again and hope to do good work.
Children should be taught drawing as carefully and as systematically as any other subject. They should be given reasons for doing things and should be taught the funda- mental principles underlying the different phases ofart, which they are studying. The subject then becomes intelli- gent. We do not hope or even attempt to make artists, but we do hope to teach what good art is, and its all importance to life ; we hope to arouse a love for and an appreciation oi the beautiful; to lead the child to enjoy producing a good thing with his hand and brain combined.
I wish to thank the teachers for their hearty co-operation with me in the work. I feel that without exception, they have done all in their power to make it interesting and successfu: and to carry out my wishes. The children also, are interested in their work, and I am not sure but they would prefer a drawing lesson even to arithmetic. Their interest and en- thusiasm makes the teaching a pleasure.
"Some day we shall win back art again to our daily labor , win back art, that is to say, the pleasure of life to the people."
LILA B. HUTCHINS.
Vocal Music.
Mr. M. H. Bowman, Superintendent of Schools :
The use of the course of study introduced last year has been continued.
The faithful work of the regular teachers is reaping results. The schools are nearer being up to grade than they were one year ago.
The growth in the ability to read the language en- ables us to spend more time in seeking the expression of the finished product. Consequently more song work has been accomplished. This ratio will increase as we advance to- ward a higher standard in the rudimentary drill.
Beside the regular drill in learning to read music, the primary grades are singing rote songs, the intermediate grades are learning to sing by note two-part songs and ex- ercises, The grammar grades are learning to sing by note three-part songs.
Supplementary song books have been introduced into some of the rooms with gratifying results. -
Again I would express earnest appreciation of the faithful work of the teachers.
Respectfully submitted,
URANIA G. BURROWS.
ANNUAL REPORTS
OF THE
TOWN OFFICERS
OF THE
Town of Hatfield
HATFIELD
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INDUSTRY
PROSPERIT
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING MARCH 1, 1907
NORTHAMPTON, MASS. PRESS OF HERALD JOB PRINT 1907
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Articles in the Warrant for Town Meeting, March 18, 1907.
Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Article 2. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the ensuing year including one member of the Board of Water Commissioners for three years, one member of the School Committee for three years, one member of the Sinking Fund Commissioners for three years, one member of the Library Trustees for three years, one Elector under the Will of the late Oliver Smith, Esq. To vote on the question "Yes or No" shall license be granted for the sale of intoxica- ting liquors in this town for the ensuing year.
Article 3 To revise and accept the list of Jurors reported by the Selectmen.
Article 4. To hear the reports of the various Town Offi- cers and act thereon.
Article 5. To receive and pass on Town Accounts.
Article 6. To take action in relation to maintenance and repairs of highways and bridges for the ensuing year.
Article 7. To take action in relation to raising money to defray the necessary expenses of the Town for the ensuing year.
Article 8. To see what action the Town will take in relation to the prompt payment of taxes the ensuing year.
Article 9. To see if the Town will make an appropria- tion for Memorial Day.
Article 10. To take action in relation to the support of the poor for the ensuing year.
Article 11. To see if the Town will employ a teacher of music in the public schools for the ensuing year and make an appropriation for the same.
Article 12. To see if the Town will make an appropria- tion for the care of cemeteries for the ensuing year.
Article 13. To see if the Town will appropriate money for the payment of tuition of Hatfield children in Smith Aca- demy, who are of suitable age and attainment to attend High School.
Article 14. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for repairs on schoolhouses.
Article 15. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the Public Library for the ensuing year.
Article 16. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for Firemens Muster.
Article 17. To see if the Town will vote to employ a teacher of drawing in the public schools for the ensuing year and make an appropriation for the same.
Article 18. To authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow during the municipal year beginning March 1, 1907, in anticipation of the collection of taxes of said year, such sums of money as may be neces- sary for the current expenses of the Town but not to exceed the total tax levy for said year, giving the notes of the Town therefor, payable within one year from the dates thereof, all debts incurred under authority of this vote shall be paid trom the taxes of the present municipal year.
Article 19. To see if the Town will make an appropria- tion for lighting the public streets the ensuing year.
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Article 20. To see if the Town will vote to build a per- manent road of stone or other material from a point opposite thh residence of Nelson Allaire on Elm Street to Banks Corner so called and raise or appropriate money for the same.
Article 21. To see if the Town will vote to build any sidewalk on any part of any street and make an appropriation for the same, the abutters to pay one-half the cost.
Article 22. To see if the Town will vote to build any permanent roads of stone or other material and raise or appro- priate money for the same.
Article 23. To see if the Town will make an appropria- tion for the employment of a School Physician in accordance with Chapter 502, Acts of 1906,
Article 24. To see if the Town will make an appropria- tion to provide additional school room in Westbrook school building.
Article 25. To see if the Town will vote to accept trust funds (under the provisions of Chapter 78, Section 18, Revised Laws) money left for the care of burial plots in Cemeteries.
Article 26. To see if the Town will provide in the school appropriation for increased Janitor service, so that floors may be swept twice a week and the windows washed once a week during school term.
Article 27. To see if the Town will have the walls of the school house tinted, green is suggested as a background suitable for pictures.
Article 28. To see if the Town will vote to build a gravel or concrete walk from Kingsley's bridge easterly to Main Street on the northerly side of said street the abutters to pay one-half the cost.
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Article 29. To see if the Town will vote to extend the Water Main to the residence of John Kairn and make an appropriation for the same.
Article 30. To see if the Town will vote to recind the vote passed March 21, 1902, in regard to highway employees.
Article 31. To see if the Town will vote to establish a price for labor on highway work.
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Selectmen's Report.
To the Citizens of Hatfield, Mass;
Gentlemen :- In accordance with the requirements of the Public Statutes of Massachusetts, the following report for the year ending March 1, 1907, is respectfully submitted.
POOR EXPENDITURES.
Mrs. F. T, Vining, board of Mary Jane Manchester, $144 00
C. N. Clark, house rent Mrs A. Gendron, 60 00
P. Ahearn & Co., burial John Bak, 10 00
City of Fitchburg, aid rendered M. H. Carleton, 41 00
P. Ahearn & Co., burial Patrick Spean, 15 00
M. J. Ryan, supplies for Margaret O'Neil, 54 20
Chas A. Byrne, medical attendance H. P. Tisdale, 13 00
M. J. Ryan, supplies Mrs. A. Gendron, 4 13
10 50
M. J. Ryan, supplies Joseph Prew & family,
M. J. Ryan, expense John McDermott to Tewksbury, 6 00
J. T. Fitzgibbons, wood for Margaret O'Neil, 2 00
City of Northampton, aid rendered Mrs. A. Gendren, 24 65
66 Christiana Wenzel, 17 10
$401 58
STATE AID.
Charles R. Crafts, $22 00
Richard B. Abbott. 25 00
47 00
MEMORIAL BUILDING.
Hatfield Gas Co., for gas,
$22 97
Howard & Smith, coal, 63 11
L. H. Kingsley, janitor, 75 00
E. M. Graves, repairs,
75
161 83
WATER RATES.
Hatfield Water Works,
$500 00
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Magazine Club, books, $ 5 00
Margaret A. Mullany, asst. Librarian,
6 25
McClure, Phillips & Co., books,
36 10
H. H. Smith,
2 90
S. E. Bridgman & Co.,
163 03
Rufus. Fuller,
3 50
Henry R. Huntting,
6 00
Marion E. Billings, cataloging books,
1 00
C. M. Barton,
6 00
C. M. Barton, express, cartage, etc.,
1 45
C. M. Barton, librarian,
68 77
$300 00
STREET LIGHTS.
Hatfield Gas Co.,
406 92
BONDS FOR TOWN OFFICERS.
W. M. Cochran & Co., bonds for Treasurer, $24 00
W. M. Cochran & Co., Tax Collector, 15 00
$39 00
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TREE WARDEN EXPENDITURES.
Wm. Nipton & Co., labor,
$29 50
Geo. Eberlain, brace rods, 33 51
F. L. Betsold, labor, 28 50
P. J. Whalen, " 18 50
1905,
P. J. Whalen, 66
20 75
P. J. Whalen, cash paid H. J. Kelvey, 3 00
E. M. Graves, labor, 2 00
W. P. Boyle. paint, 1 50
$137 26
COST OF BUILDING STATE ROAD.
T. J. Ryan, team and labor, $ 54 94
James Ryan,
34 48
H. Shumway,
162 22
J. S. Bardwell,
71 56
A. L. Strong,
137 62
W. E. Boyle,
88 96
J. B. Vollinger,
40 05
J. J. Stengline,
66
3 50
John Adimut,
labor,
17 88
P. Brennan,
22 04
John Priski,
10 50
L. L. Vollinger,
6 15
F. L. Betsold,
9 50
J. Gies,
63 42
F. C. Dugal,
69 69
J. S. Bardwell,
67 50
A. Wickler, 66
22 83
John Uric,
30 19
H. J. Kilvey,
75
Peter Denlein,
24 75
Geo. Steele, tending lights,
6 25
Mass. Broken Stone Co., stone,
57 36
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B. & M. R. R., freight on stone, 27 57
John Shane & Sons Co., 66
1,225 32
N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. Co., demurage, 15 00
E. P. Hall & Co., lumber, 20 68
3 50
City of Northampton, Stone, Howard & Smith, Coal,
39 72
Howard & Smith, cement,
7 15
A. L. Strong, posts, 10 68
H. P. Converse Co., concrete work,
1,088 87
B. P. Dwight, sand,
73 75
W. P. Boyle, painting fence, 22 14
M. J. Ryan, Supt., 150 00
$3,686 52
Amount to receive from State, as per contract, $3,792 74
Amount received sale of stone. 10 00
Amount received from N.Y.N.H. & H.R.R. 6 00
Value of stone stacked, 30 00
Received from other sources,
150 00
& 3,988 74
$3,686 52
STEAM ROLLER.
Buffalo Steam Roller Co.
3,250 00
BUILDING CONCRETE WALK ON ELM STREET.
T. J. Ryan,
team and labor,
$ 36 75
H. Shumway,
21 00
A. Brear,
66 14 00
C. L. Warner,
6 10 50
T. Graves,
14 00
Whalen Bros.
6 . 6 €
5 25
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J. Gies, İabor
24 00
David Landry,
15 00
P. Brennan, 66
28 50
F. C. Dugal,
15 00
J. Mullins, 66
2 50
J. Whurler,
9 75
D. E. Cahill,
6 75
J. Orman,
*
21 00
W. Nipton, 66
2 25
J. S. Bardwell,
3 50
W. H. Riley & Co., tile,
13 00
E. C. & E. E. Davis, lines and grades,
16 80
J. S. Carl, sand, 6 00
14 65
L. S. Stearns, concrete, 883 20
$1,163 49
PROSPECT STREET WALK.
J. L. Boyle, team and labor, $ 3 50
J. S. Bardwell,
10 50
H. Shumway,
12 25
T. J. Ryan,
17 50
D. Landry, labor,
75
P. Brenn n,
6 00
F. C. Dugal,
3 37
J. Orman,
8 25
J. Whurler,
6 00
D. E. Cahill,
4 13
J. Gies,
3 00
Frank Wilkie, sand,
18 00
¥93 25
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Nelson Allair, sand,
CHESTNUT STREET WALK.
J. S. Bardwell, team and labor,
$ 8 75
H. Shumway,
16 62
J. L. Boyle, 15 74
D. P. Sheehan,
12 24
J. Vollinger,
17 00
J. J. Stengline,
13 12
W. E. Bnyle, 66
14 00
J. Gies, labor,
8 62
M. Sperber, labor,
7 50
$113 59
DRAIN NO. MAIN STREET.
J. P. Ryan, akron tile,
$135 61
B. & M. R. R., freight, 63 96
Howard & Smith, cement,
4 90
W. A. Bailey, brick,
3 15
E. C. & E. E. Davis, lines and grades,
6 90
Norwood Engineering Co., caps and grates,
16 72
James Ryan, team and labor,
10 50
J. Mullins, labor,
20 00
D. E. Cahill,
12 00
A. Wickles,
7 50
J. Gies,
13 50
F. Adakinski,
12 00
John Duboi,
12 00
P. Brennan, 66
9 00
John Stekinski,
9 00
M. Bick,
7 50
John Smith,
7 50
Tony Stover,
7 50
J. Orman,
6 00
$365 24
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MAKING SNOW PATHS.
A. Breor, labor, 1905, $ 3 00
A. Breor,
1906,
14 00
A. H. Marsh, labor, 1905,
2 50
A. H. Marsh,
1906,
2 50
W. W. Gore,
60
50
D. W. Wells,
2 80
$25 30
EXPENSE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
J. J. Betsold, storing hose wagon, $5 00
C. H. & F. A. Crafts,
5 00
T. H. O'Dea, 5 00
F. Winzel,
5 00
C. W. Marsh, 5 00
J. J. Betsold, care of hose, 3 00
C. H. & F. A. Crafts, use of horse, 2 00
Whalen Bros, use of horse, 2 00
$32 00
MEMORIAL DAY APPROPRIATION.
C. D. Bardwell, $50 00
FIREMEN'S MUSTER APPROPRIATION.
M. J. Ryan, $75 00
CEMETERY APPROPRIATION.
F. H. Bardwell, Treasurer, $100 00
SINKING FUND APPROPRIATION.
M. J. Ryan, Treasurer, $861 67
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HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES.
H. P. Converse & Co., iron bridge, 290 00
F. B. Bardwell, plank, 55 64
A. L. Strong, lumber and plank. 45 88
E. P. Hall & Co., 52 41
J. P. Ryan. akron tile, 80 00
Howard & Smith, coal,
18 85
M. J. Ryan, hardware,
46 55
Chase & Coolidge, oil. 7 40
John S. Lane & Sons Co., stone,
48 54
H. P. Converse & Co., painting bridge, 90 00
Graves & Pellissier, tile,
48
G. E. Morton, plauk,
8 06
F. P. Jones,
25 20
L. H. Kingsley, posts,
1 00
H. Shumway, team and labor,
176 25
T. J. Ryan, 66
145 75
Mrs. A. Webber,
3 00
J. E. Stoddard, 2 85
D. P. Sheehan, 66
3 50
A. Brear, 66
4 00
Whalen Bros. 66
3 50
J. L. Boyle,
13 00
G. M. Donaldson.
1 40
J. A. Cutter,
10 45
D. W. Wells. 66
1 75
J. J. Betzold,
6 00
E. W. & S. H. Field,“
3 60
C. H. & F. A. Crafts "
17 50
James Ryan, 66
59 75
J. S. Bardwell,
95 50
George Chandler,
6 25
W. Fox, labor,
8 25
J. Kairns,
3 50
J. J. Brear, 66
5 00
W. Coffey,
1 50
W. F. Boyle,
1 50
Richard Fitzgerald,
75
I4
David Powers, labor
1 00
J. Raboin,
3 50
J. Orman, 66
13 25
D. E. Cahill,
9 75
J. Mullins,
8 75
M. Sperber, 66
9 75
J. Gier,
87 00
P. Brennan,
34 25
F. C. Dugal,
11 25
A. W. Wolfram,
1 50
$1,524 56
TOWN OFFICERS.
D. W. Wells, Water Commissioner, $ 10 00
C. L. Warner, 10 00
M. J. Proulx, 66
10 00
C. L. Graves, Selectman,
75 00
C. H. Crafts,
75 00
M. J. Ryan,
150 00
J. S. Wells, Tax Collector,
150 00
J. L. Day, Assessor,
35 00
L. H. Kingsley, Assessor,
92 50
John Vollinger, Assessor,
85 00
Roswell Billings, Treasurer,
100 00
W. H. Belden, Registrar of Voters,
8 00
T. W. Ryan, ..
8 00
S. F. Billings,
8 00
E. B. Dickinson, Auditor,
5 00
L. H. Kingsley, Town Clerk,
300 00
M. J. Ryan, Supt. of Streets,
250 00
B. M. Warner, Moderator,
5 00
C. K. Morton, Elector,
10 00
J. S. Wells, Tax Collector, 1905 -- 06, 300 00
$1,386 50
$1,686 50
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CONTINGENCIES.
Herald Job Print, Order Book, $ 5 50
Herald Job Print, Printing Reports, 65 50
Herald Job Print, Printing School Reports, 16 80
Herald Job Print, Printing Ballots, 18 25
Hatfield Gas Co., gas for Town Hall, 7 49
E. S. Warner, inspecting animals,
55 00
E. S. Warner, inspecting beeves, etc.,
F. H. Sanborn, inspecting boiler, 64 09
5 00
J. T. Burke, serving selectmen's warrant, 3 00
Bridgman & Lyman, stationery for Town Clerk, 1904, 3 25
2 30
A. J. Bonneville, disinfecting,
6 00
Metcalf & Co , printing licenses,
8 00
Daily Hampshire Gazette, publishing notices,
1 00
J. L. & W. K. Potter, sprinkling cart,
325 00
B. & M. R. R., freight on
. 6 30
S. W. Kingsley, constable,
7 25
repairs on road machine, etc,
8 55
66 schoolhouse,
4 65
truant officer,
2 00
repairing hydrant,
60
A. B. Wolfram, painting hose wagon,
5 00
J. T. Powers, constable, 2 00
J. S. Bardwell, wood for Town Hall,
15 00
W. L. Beaman, sawing wood for Town Hall,
2 10
Silas Porter, for dike occupation,
5 00
M. J. Ryan, cash paid witnesses in Pauper Case, Whately vs. Hatfield,
18 70
E. M. Graves, stove and pipe for Town Hall, .
33 90
66
cleaning Town Hall,
5 95
repairs
1 81
moving voting booth, 3 00
Chas. A. Byrne, disinfecting,
20 00
antitoxine treatment, 8 50
1 00
returning births,.
8 00
A. J. Bonneville,
16
exam. for Board of Health,
7 25
Northampton Daily Herald, publishing notices,
C. E. Trow, Returning Births, 50
W. J. Collins,
50
A. H. McCormack,
25
D. P. McGrath, Ballot Clerk,
4 00
A. H. Breor,
4 00
F. H. Bardweil,
4 00
Geo. S. Belden,
4 00
C. D. Bardwell, care of town clock,
20 00
janitor town hall, 40 75
L. H. Kingsley, copying, recording and indexing births, marriages and deaths, 45 80
7 00
L. H. Kingsley, serving selectman's warrant, stationery, postage, express, etc., 8 25
Cecil T. Bagnall, assessor's book, 1 95 . tax bills and dog licenses. 6 35
Henry Johnson, tax collector's book, 1 59
L. G. Stearns, repairing concrete walk on Sc. street, 10 00
M. J. Ryan, cash paid for postage on Town Reports, 3 11
M. J. Proulx, constable,
4 00
A. W. Wolfram, constable, 1905,
2 00
A. J. Bonneville, disinfecting So. street schoolhouse, 6 00 Chas. A. Byrne, disinfecting Hill school building, 4 00 W. Brook " 4 00
examination of pupils, 4 00
M. J. Ryan, paid on express, etc., 1 74
Howard & Smith, grass seed, 4 50
A. J. Bonneville, med. attendance N. Demarais, 1 00
W. P. Boyle, painting road machine, 16 63
$962 57
BUILDING TOOL HOUSE.
G. M. Bradford, lumber, $ 52 85
A. L. Strong, 27 38
E. P. Hall & Co. 66
138 73
John Evans, slating, 92 74
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W. H. Riley & Co., smoke stack, Frank Wilkie, sand,
16 77
7 50
M. J. Ryan, hardware,
16 29
W. P. Boyle, painting,
17 13
F. L. Betsold, labor and material,
126 05
$494 44
APPROPRIATIONS TO BE EXPENDED BY THE SELECTMEN.
Poor,
$ 600 00
Memorial Building,
150 00
Water Rates,
500 00
Street Lights,
700 00
Bonds, Town Officers,
50 00
Concrete Walk, Elm Street,
800 00
Gravel Walk, Prospect Street,
100 00
Gravel Walk. Chestnut Street,
150 00
Drain North Main Street,
350 00
Memorial Day,
50 00
Firemen's Muster,
75 00
Cemeteries,
100 00
Highways and Bridges,
2,000 00
Town Officers,
1,400 00
Public Library,
300 00
Contingencies,
1,500 00
Interest,
350 00
Town Debt,
1.600 00
Insurance,
250 00
Gravel Walk, Westbrook,
150 00
Highway Repairs, Bradstreet,
500 00
Balance in Treasury for Steam Roller,
3,411 57
State Road Contract,
3,792 74
$18,829 31
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RECAPITATION OF ORDERS DRAWN TO MARCH 1, 1907.
401 58
Poor,
State Aid,
47 00
Memorial Building,
161 83
Water Rates,
500 00
Street Lights,
406 92
Bonds, Town Officers,
39 00
Concrete Walk, Elm Street,
1,163 40
Gravel Walk, Prospect Street,
93 25
Gravel Walk, Chestnut Street,
113 59
Drain North Main Street
365 24
Memorial Day, Appropriation,
50 00
Firemen's Muster,
75 00
Cemeteries, .
100 00
Highways and Bridges,
1,524 56
Town Officers,
1,686 50
Public Library,
300 00
Contingencies,
962 57
Tree Warden Expenditures,
137 26
Tool House,
494 44
Making Snow Patlıs,
25 30
Fire Department,
32 00
Sinking Fund,
861 67
Steam Roller,
3,250 00
State Road,
3,686 52
$16,177 63
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LIST OF JURORS REPORTED MARCH 1, 1907.
Nelson Allair,
Oscar Belden,
George A. Billings,
Lawrence A. Powers,
Michael W. Boyle,
Charles W. Wade,
George M. Donaldson,
Louis J. Pellissier,
John Denlein,
Hugh McLeod,
O. Stanley Graves,
John G. Smith,
Michael P. Kiley,
Henry H. Kingsley,
Charles S. Shattuck,
John F. Leary,
Edgar H. Field,
Charles Pfieffer,
Joseph S. Wells.
M. J. RYAN,
C. L. GRAVES,
Selectmen of
C. H. CRAFTS, Hatfield.
I have this day examined the books and accounts of the Selectmen and find them correct.
E. B. DICKINSON, Auditor.
Hatfield, March 4, 1907.
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Thomas W. Ryan,
Alvin L. Strong,
Treasurer's Report.
Roswell Billings, Treasurer, in Account with the Town of Hatfield.
DR.
To balance on hand, $1,803 08
" Cash rec'd from J. S. Wells, Collector, 1 370 38
H. E. Belden,
18,977 43
D. W. Wells, Treas. Water Commissioners, 2,800 00
District Court, fines and for- feitures, 122 00
. J. T. & W. H. Burke, Liq- uor License,
2,000 00
State, for Supt. of Schools,
400 00
Income of School Fund,
706 50
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Corporation Tax,
381 57
National Bank Tax,
973 85
Aid.
41 50
Street Railway,
384 16
66
Inspection of Animals, 32 75
Repairs State Highway, 16 70
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Account State Road,
71 00
Highway Loan Fund,
3,742 74
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B. & M. R. R. P. Sheehan Acct. 9 60
J. J. Slattery, 9 00
Pool License, 2 00
B. & M. R. R. rebate,
6 00
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City of Boston, tuition, 18 00
City of Northampton, tuition. 217 00
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Refunding of Dog Fund,
145 70
Sale of School Books, 1 70
Sale of Lumber, 12 57
Hat. Gas Co., Sidewalk Assessment,
3 70
Mrs. J. Sanderson,
23 40
M. H. Burke,
45 24
Est. H. N. Hunt,
5 53
66
F. Jubenville,
47 76
P. McGlynn,
7 67
C. S. Shattuck,
22 62
G. B. Lowell,
66
47 29
C. L. Warner,
73 91
66
F. Allaire,
26 09
Whalen Bros.
29 74
J. S. Carl,
74 47
W. W. Gore,
25 00
Cemetery Lot,
50
W. Hatfield, Cemetery Lot,
3 00
66
S. E. Billings,
66
No. 138,
50
E. E. Hicks, 66
59,
50
C. D. Bardwell,
43,
50
66
John Wenzel, 12
143,
50
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M. J. Ryan, State Road Acct.,
150 00
66
Sale of Tile,
13 60
Sale of Logs,
8 00
Stone Road,
10 00
Rent of Town Hall,
36 00
BY CASH REC'D FROM TEMPORARY LOANS.
First National Bank, 1 mo. Inst, at 5 per cent,
$1,000 00
Northampton Inst. For Savings, 8 mo. Inst. 412 per cent., 6,000 00
$41,007 75
22
. 6
C. J. Abbott, E. 12
5,
50
CR.
By Cash Paid Selectmen's Orders, $16,477 63
School Committee Orders, 7,704 38
66 Ints. on Water Bonds, 1,920 00
Jose Parker & Co., Note, Stone Road Acct.,
1,000 00
Jose Parker & Co., Note, Brad- street Fill Acct., 600 00
Interest Temporary Loans,
201 27
66
Interest Outstanding Loans,
241 33
County Tax,
1,832 88
Dist. Court Fees and Expenses,
47 66
State Tax,
1,505 00
66
Repairs State Highway,
14 40
66
State 14 Liquor License,
500 00
225 00
Insurance,
Balance in Treasury, 2,540 70
BY CASH PAID TEMPORARY LOANS.
First National Bank,
$1,000 00
Northampton Inst. For Savings, 6,000 00
$41,007 75
IN ACCOUNT WITH SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
DR.
To Cash in Treasury, $ 172 35
To Appropriation for Schools, 6,750 00
To Cash received from State for School Superintendent, 400 00
To Cash received from State, Income of School Fund, 706 50
To Cash received from City of Boston, Tuition, 18 00
23
To Cash received from City of North- ampton, Tuition, 217 00
To Cash received from Refunding of Dog Fund, 145 70
To Cash received from Sale of Lumber, 12 57
To Cash received from Sale of Books, 1 70
$8,423 82
CR.
By Cash paid School Com. Orders, $7,704 38
Balance in Treasury, 719 44
$8,423 82
IN ACCOUNT WITH J. S. WELLS, COLLECTOR.
DR.
To Cash received, $1,370 38
To Assessors Order of Abatement, 68 79
$1,439 17
CR.
By Uncollected Taxes,
$1,426 05
By Interest on Taxes,
13 12
$1,439 17
IN ACCOUNT WITH H. E. BELDEN, COLLECTOR.
DR.
To Cash received, $18 977 91
To Uncollected Taxes,
1,673 04
To Discount on Taxes,
314 07
To Assessors Order of Abatement,
22 48
- 20,987 50
24
CR.
By Assessors Warrant, By Addition to Warrant, By Interest Collected,
$20,450 53 473 96 63 01
20,987 50
WATER FUND.
DR.
To 30 years 4 per cent Water Bonds, $48,000 00
CR.
By Sinking Fund, $10,553 70
SUMMARY OF TOWN ACCOUNT. DR.
CR.
By Uncollected Taxes, $1,673 04
By amount due from Sidewalk Ass'mt, 319 73
State Road Contract, 50 00
Inspection of Animals, 27 50
State Aid, 47 00
Conn. V. St. Ry. Co.,
45 00
To Balance in Treasury, Town Acct., 1,840 56
66 School " 719 44
4,722 27 66
I have this day examined the books and accounts of the Treasurer and find them correct.
E. B. DICKINSON, Auditor. Hatfield, Mass., March 1, 1907.
25
Water Commissioners' Report.
The following is respectfully submitted as the Eleventh Annual Report of the Board of Water Commissioners.
We have received the past year as follows:
Balance of Cash from last year's account, $ 48 53
Cash for collection of Water Rates, 3,783 89
$3,832 42
We have paid the past year as follows:
Town Treasurer, from Water Rates, $2,800 00
M. J. Proulx, Supt., for collection Water Rates, 113 18
labor and cash paid by Supt,, 119 10
Norwood Engineering Co., service boxes,
22 80
Chapman Valve Mfg. Co., Hydrants and Supplies,
49 43
W. H. Riley & Co., Supplies, 67 57
Northampton Water Works, Specials,
5 62
Maynard Rubber Corporation, Hose,
3 50
Gazette Printing Company, Billheads,
4 00
C. L. Warner, 272 ft. 1 in. iron pipe,
13 60
A. H. Beers, Surveying land at reservoir,
4 15
D. W. Wells, man one day surveying,
1 50
Balance cash on hand, 627 97
$3,832 42
There are now 270 connections with private property, 82 hydrants for fire protection, 5 water tanks, water in five school buildings, and in Memorial Hall.
Two hundred and seventy-two feet of one-inch iron pipe has been laid the past year at a cost on the part of the Town of $23.55. There is now as follows:
18,781 feet of 8 inch pipe, 47,786 66
6,886 1 1,070 3/4 6 23,853 66 4
66 1,320 66 2
Total, 99,696 feet of main pipe and forty acres of land at the reservoir, making the cost of the system to March, 1st, 1907, $53,675.87.
C. L. WARNER, D. W. WELLS, M. J. PROULX,
Hatfield Water Commissioners.
Hatfield, Mass., March 1, 1907.
I have this day examined the books and accounts of the Treasurer of the Board of Water Commissioners and find them correct.
E. B. DICKINSON, Auditor.
Hatfield, Mass., March 1, 1907.
27
Town Clerk's Report.
The Vital Statistics for the Town of Hatfield for the year 1906 are as follows:
BIRTHS BY MONTHS.
No.
Males
Females
January,
5
0
5
February,
9
5
4
March,
4
2
2
April,
7
2
5
May,
11
7
4
June,
2
0
2
July,
6
4
2
August,
5
3
2
September,
3
2
1
October,
5
2
3
November,
5
1
4
December,
6
2
4
-
-
-
Total,
68
30
38
BIRTHPLACE OF PARENTS.
Father
Mother
Born in the United States,
26
26
Poland,
33
33
Germany,
3
2
Hungary,
5
5
Ireland, Canada, Nova Scotia,
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