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5. William Gillooly-John and Ellen.
15. Fred Walter Dean-Henry W. and Sarah H.
22. Herbert Arnold Ballou-Daniel and Olive.
25. James Edward Mahony-Patrick H. and Johannah.
30. John Curran-Martin and Margaret.
June 7. James Costillo-James and Abbie.
14. Henry James Welch-William P. and Rosa M.
30. Edward Cronan-Dennis and Mary.
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July 2. Frank Bastian-Gustavus and Mary.
6. Robert Sample-John and Mary L.
15. Charles Abram Matthews-Napier and Jennie.
24. Roger Campbell Colburn-Frank D. and Sarah G.
Aug 22. Elmer Bastian-Christopher and Christiana.
23. John William McDonald-John W. and Margaret.
Sept. 25. Joseph Coughlin .- John E. and Catherine.
27. Earl Chester Dupee-Oscar E. and Charlotte.
Oct. 2. James Cornelius Murphy-James and Catherine. 2. Arthur Lincoln Goodwin-Aaron L. and Mary.
11. Henry Edward Schell-William and Julia A.
13. Henry Elston Fairbanks-Henry F. and Mary.
20 John Coughlin-John and Anna J.
20. Patrick James Conner-Henry and Mary.
28. John Edward Hartshorn-John E. and Alice.
Nov. 18. William Nugent-John and Mary.
28. Festus Lydon-Festus and Mary.
Dec. 5. Patrick Lee-Daniel and Ellen M.
9. William Charles Mason-William F. and Alvina C.
DAUGHTERS.
Jan. 9. Edith Annie Morrill-George H. Jr., and Mary E.
11. Carrie May Bagley-George F. and Lydia L.
22. Jane Logan-Thomas and Jane M.
23. Sarah Charles Barrett-Henry W. and Mary E.
Feb. 6. Catherine Colman-Thomas and Mary E.
28. Laura Josephine Bissell-Samuel and Elba M.
April 10. Lillian Maria Smith-Lewis E. and Clara J. 29. Florence Lillian Shackley-Charles H. and Sarah J.
May 9. Mary King Davis-James E. and Emily J.
31. Estelle Frances Boullester-George O. and Ella M.
June 3. Louisa Frances Sherer-Joseph and Lizzie.
July 1. Bridget Elizabeth Neville-Thomas and Ellen.
6. Eva Bell Garby-James E. and Eliza.
Aug. 4. Berenice Fisher Bigelow-Edgar L. and Abbie A.
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Aug. 20. Helen Ethel Whittier-Napoleon B. and Ellen.
20. Margaret Ellen Crowley-Michael and Annie.
27. Harriet Amanda Brennan-James A. and Cather- ine M.
30. Laura Esther Davenport-Elmer and Emma.
Sept. 16. Abbie Vincent Oldham-John P. and Sarah.
30. Eleanor King-Charles W. and Rosalind.
Oct. 12. Ella May Fetting-Emil L. and Susie A.
15. Nellie Ida Cushman-Ferdinand and Annie S.
18. Annie Frances Mitchell-James and Margaret.
Nov. 5. Margaret Dorithy Bell-John M. and Mary E.
30. Mary Elizabeth O'Brien-George and Bridget.
Dec. 13. Mary Ella Donovan-Jeremiah and Margaret.
26. Paulina Keene-William and Eva.
MARRIAGES.
Jan. 10. By Rev. Ellis Mendell, Elmer H. Baker and Sarah L. Chickering, both of Norwood.
13. By Rev. J. J. McNulty, William J. Cuff and Mary Hennessy.
19. By Rev. R. R. Meridith, Louis H. G. Adams and Paulina Kuschinuske.
Feb. 10. By Rev. Charles A. Ruse, Henry H. Van Buren and Emeline M. Thomas.
24. By Rev. Michael Ronan, William Scannel and No- rah Leahey of Boston.
March 8. By Rev. George Hill, James E. Hartshorn and Alla C. Thayer.
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April 16. By Rev. George Hill, Joseph E. Stringer and Car- rie L. Bird, both of Boston.
28. By Rev. George Hill, Emil L. Fetting and Susie A. Bird.
May 18. By Rev. George Hill, Charles F. Marshall and Sarah A. Gregory of Wareham.
19. By Rev. N. B. Jones, Constant H. Whitney and Flora F. Clay.
June
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29. By Rev. Theron Brown, William J. Wright and Bertha A. Britton, both of Hyde Park.
1. By Rev. Ellis Mendell, Joseph A. Beaurais and Mary S. Mendell, both of New Bedford.
2. By Rev. P. J. Daly, John Kennedy and Mary A. J. Lemnon of Boston.
2. By Rev. Charles M. Southgate, Frederick H. Weaver and Lillian A. Pond.
19. By Rev. Ellis Mendell, Isidor Halburg and Mary S. Katzenimaier.
July
3. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, John F. Riley and Emma Essing.
10. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, Daniel J. Mahoney of Bos- ton, and Margaret A. Ford.
12. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, James Mitchel and Marga- ret E. Slatterly.
17. By Rev. William G. Babcock, Henry H. Kingsbury and Isabel Nichols of Boston.
19. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, Barnard Culnam of Marl- borough and Mary C. Leonard.
Sept. 17. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, Florance J. Mahoney and Julia A. Tobin.
22. By Rev. M. F. Delaney, John P. Sullivan and Mar- garet Leady of Canton.
25. By Rev. J. J. McNulty, Felix F. O'Neil and Mar- garet Sullivan.
Oct. 15. By Rev. R. S. Johnson, John M. Leonard and Mary A. Nugent.
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Nov. 1. By Rev. B. W. Barrows, Aaron Ellsworth and Eliza A. Hollingsworth, both of Dedham.
6. By Rev. George Hill, Charles T. Wheelock and Car- oline L. Fisher of Dedham.
13. By Rev. J. J. McNulty, Morris Dwyer of Boston and Elizabeth Rooney.
20. By Rev. M. F. Delaney, James F. Burke and Julia H. Kiley of Canton.
Dec. 14. By Rev. Marshall A. Cutter, Walter C. Shapleigh and Lydia A. D. Hopkins of Medford.
Dec. 28. By Rev. George Hill, Fred F. Bryant and Helen L. Thayer, both of Sharon.
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DEATHS.
DATE.
NAMES.
YEARS.
MONTHS.
DAYS.
1881.
Jan.
2
George Hawes .
22
3
Addie L. Hawes .
21
5
12
Carrie May Bagley
81
5
Feb.
7
Martha W. Dean .
76
8
23
March 4
Anna Talbot. .
76
8
8
26
Mortimer Callahan
53
11
4
April 17
James Kiley
65
4
8
23
Jesse E. Nelson
6
12
May
3
Edith A. Morrill
3
23
6
Lydia M. Worthington
17
6
13
8
Mary O'Brien .
45
27
Fisher N. Ware
68
1
27
27
William Readel
53
3
4
31
Mary L. Stone
38
3
June
4
Frederick Timler
63
11
16
4
Melvin W. Clay
18
2
21
6
Joseph F. Barry
31
11
24
20
Mary Cornelius
62
7
July 20
Frances Kulp
52
3
9
27
Nancy Marsh .
76
10
30
Jeremiah Horgan .
49
Aug.
6
Berenice F. Bigelow
.
2
7
Mary S. Hartshorn
68
9
17
Anson Morse
61
20
Mabel Metcalf
1
9
25
Hannah Curran
2
3
6
29
Freddie W. Dean .
3
14
Sept.
6
Lillian M. Robinson .
1
14
Oct.
7
Eliza Freeman
58
7
Eldon B. Pratt
26
9
2
24
Laura E. Davenport
2
Nov.
6
Addison G. Grant
8
10
21
29
George Force .
84
10
4
Dec. 15
Asa Elbrod .
1
15
27
Thomas B. Dean
71
2
4
19
Elizabeth Baker
73
2
25
Woodbury Cottle .
AGES.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S
REPORT.
INTRODUCTION.
THE organization of the committee remains the same as last year, viz : George Hill, chairman, S. C. Davis, secretary, hav- ing charge of school property and supplies, two signatures being required for the payment of bills.
Expenditures.
Our bills for teaching, supplies, and improvements, have been a trifle larger than the year previous. We have had one more school to maintain, and a little more has been paid for extra teaching. The bills for repairs have not been as large. The Everett and Balch buildings have been painted, for which a special appropriation was granted at the last March meeting. We have heard no special complaint for the careless and wanton destruction of the school property. Either the teachers have exercised more vigilance over the destructive propensities of their pupils, else the parents have used more restraint against the waste that must be paid out of their own pockets. We are glad to note the improvement. We have put in single seats and desks in rooms Nos. 3, 4, 5, of the Everett building, at the cost of about $1.50 per desk, giving every scholar attending those schools a desk and seat of his or her own. This improvement is so marked, in the convenience of the scholar, and in the facility of government, that all the teachers are emphatic in their praise of the change. It has diminished the number of sittings slightly in two departments, but the number is still lar- ger than is desirable in a single room under one teacher. Forty-two pupils for one teacher ought to be the maximum num- ber. In three departments of the Everett we still have fifty. And in one, there have been enrolled sixty-four for one term, more than any teacher can either govern or instruct, according
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to modern ideas of teaching. Besides, such crowds vitiate the air, laying the foundation for sickness in both teachers and pu- pils. Our older school-rooms are not ventilated in any proper manner. They were built before people had much knowledge or care for such things. But after they do know and care, it seems almost criminal to continue the health and life-destroy- ing practice.
More School Room.
In the central parts of the town there are now more school children than can be accommodated. We could fill one addi- tional room immediately with the surplus, and by the end of the year, in all probability, we could fill two. Another building like the North schoolhouse would not come amiss. Located in the east part of the village, it would accommodate a large school population, save their crossing the railroad track, and complete for the present, the system of school accommodations which the town must have.
Condition of the Schools.
We are happy to report that they are in an improving, and therefore comparatively satisfactory condition. The teachers are efficient, well qualified, and doing good work, so that no boy or girl who goes to school to learn need be disappointed. No teacher or committee can force children to school, or compel them to use their talents and opportunities after they get there. The schools are all good - or, at least, we mean they shall be, -- and no incompetent teacher will be long retained. If the children are in the streets, growing up ignorant and vicious, the responsibility will rest with the parents.
Pains have been taken during the past year to look after the morals and manners of the children in the school buildings and yards, and we believe with good results. The committee hear less complaints than formerly, but still much remains to be done. Profanity, vulgarity, impudence to passers by, brutal
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roughness towards each other, ought to be banished from the school-yards entirely. These words sound harsh-and to some, perhaps, strange,- but if you can find a public school where more or less wickedness does not exist, we would like to hear of the place. Parents ought to know these facts, and that the teachers are working in the interests of pure morals, as well as for the education of the mind.
Teachers' meetings have been held monthly for the discus- sion of all questions pertaining to methods of instruction and the general management of schools. They have been produc- tive of good. The committee, some one or more of them, usu- ally attend.
Mr. Atwood, in co-operation with the committee, has intro- duced some articles of chemical and philosophical apparatus and a few carpenters' tools, teaching the boys their use by giving them small jobs of repairing to do on the building. They can screw down a desk, hang a door, or set a pane of glass without the expense of a carpenter. It is combining practical with the- oretical education. In chemistry and philosophy, quite a num- ber of successful experiments have been effected by the mem- bers of the older classes. We are happy to record these ad- vances in practical education, and the absorbing interest they have for the pupils. Schools lose nothing in mental culture by combining as much as possible of the practical with the theo- retical. Education takes hold of the whole being,- the mind, the muscles, and the heart. The public schools are doing their best service when they become thus comprehensive.
Changes of Teachers.
There have been but few during the past year. Miss Na- thalia Bent, by reason of sickness, left at the close of the winter term. Miss Alden, after substituting for one term, and the committee learning that Miss Bent would not be able to return, was engaged for one year, beginning her labors in September.
Miss Emma F. Wheelock resigned at the close of January,
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after five years of very successful labor in the second depart- ment of the Everett, carrying with her the best wishes of her associate teachers, the committee, her pupils and their parents. Miss H. E. French has been appointed to fill the vacancy, and, while the school is called a difficult one to teach and govern, we are confident Miss French is competent for both, and will go on, building upon the good foundations laid by her predecessor. She brings five years' successful experience and two years' Nor- mal training for her work. Happy is the school that gets such a teacher and that has the good sense to appreciate her. The time has come when teachers must be trained for their work. The new methods of teaching require it. The primary schools, above all others, require the best of talent and methods. A certificate from a high school is no longer sufficient to secure a situation as teacher of a primary department. Young ladies and gentlemen who intend to be teachers had better prepare for Bridgewater. There will always be situations for the competent and well qualified.
Music.
The labors of Miss Fannie H. Cragin have been retained for the past year with continued good results. The elements of music are thoroughly taught, and all the children of all the schools are able or may be able to read music at sight, and to sing with correctness of time and tune. Some are not anxious to learn this valuable art, and of course derive but little profit from the services of the teacher. But the great majority love it, and are making commendable progress. The appropriation for the support of this branch was a wise one, and is doing much good.
School Gymnastics.
Judging from the number of round-shouldered boys and stooping narrow-chested girls one sees, we fear the practice of the above-named exercise has gone out of fashion in most of our
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school-rooms. There are parents in Norfolk County who have withdrawn their children from the public schools of their own towns, and send them to Chauncy-Hall School in Boston, solely because of the regular, systematic physical exercise of that school. It straightens them up and gives health and symmetry of form, as well as mental discipline. Of all the products of school atten- dance, a round-shouldered, hump-backed girl is the worst, unless it be a narrow-chested feeble boy. What is learning good for in a sickly, short-lived child? We hope every Norwood teacher will guard against these terrible results by some form of daily school gymnastics, physical exercise or drill, that will preserve the natural straightness and beauty of the human body. This is more important in life than vast stores of mental acquisition.
School Visitation.
Our registers do not show very favorably in this respect. Not many names of parents are found on the record. With so great an interest at stake, the parents should be acquainted with the teachers, and be frequent visitors in those schools where they have children. The effect would be beneficial upon the teacher and the school. Nearly one-third of the municipal tax goes to the support of education. While every one notices the highways, and is quick to complain of any defect or waste of money, hardly any body notices the schools, except to listen to the always one-sided complaints of their own children. Visit the schools frequently and then you will know whether their com- plaints are well-grounded or not. The teachers also ought to visit the homes of their pupils, when it is possible to do so. Such social intercourse and acquaintance will render school- keeping easier and pleasanter.
Conclusion.
We have thus laid before you the general condition of the schools in Norwood. That they compare favorably with those of our neighboring towns we have no reason to doubt. That we
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pay less per scholar than the towns about us we know. Accord- ing to the official reports, it costs in Milton $47.32 per year for each pupil educated in the public schools. In Dedham the cost is $23.32 ; in Walpole the cost is $20.27 ; in Canton, $17.52; in Sharon, $15.21 ; in Norwood, $14.04. These towns are our im- mediate neighbors, some of them poorer and some of them richer than we are, and yet we lead them in economy of expenditure per scholar, and have in our employ teachers from all these towns except Sharon, showing that we pay fair prices for our work. We believe we are getting as good results as most of the above-named towns. If it is necessary, we can afford to pay a little more for the support of schools. That is to say, if we need a new schoolhouse and another teacher, we can afford to have them, and then pay less than our neighbors. No money is wasted that goes for the equipment of the young for the struggle and contest of life. Anything that will make better men and women - more efficient laborers, more useful citizens, is not extravagance. We have confidence in the judgment and liberality of the citizens of Norwood, and believe they will not pause until our town ranks among the first for the efficiency and success of its educational system.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE HILL,
THERON BROWN, School Committee.
S. C. DAVIS,
REPORT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Town appropriation, From Chickering Fund,
$511 10
17 20
From Mrs. Mitchell's concert,
10 00
Fines collected,
20 00
$558 30
EXPENSES.
Books purchased and repaired,
$377 10
Salary of librarian and assistant,
150 00
Rent,
75 00
Book-case,
16 00
Catalogue,
14 00
Incidentals,
17 00
Coal,
7 12
Paper,
2 08
$558 30
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Many books each year have to be rebound and others du- plicated, arising in part from careless handling, and, it is feared, sometimes from allowing little children to use them as playthings. If parents want good books for their children, they should take good care of them when out of the library. The assistant libra- rians, by keeping the books well covered and well accounted for on their records, and calling in books when out too long, have rendered it unnecessary to close the library and call in all the books, as formerly.
The library has been opened 104 days and 16,500 volumes issued during the year.
The library contains over 3,000 volumes.
Still more good books are wanted. No money is expended by the town for a better purpose, and I trust a liberal appropri- ation will be granted.
J. W. TALBOT, Librarian.
REPORT of the CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.
THE Board of Commissioners, in presenting their annual report, have annexed full financial statements, in detail, of re- ceipts and payments.
There have been sold forty-eight lots in all, and the owners' names are given for convenient reference. All deeds are re- corded in the town registry, before delivery.
The following lots have been set apart and appropriated for a public burial place for the use of the inhabitants of Nor- wood, free of any charge therefor : Lots numbered 210 to 216 on plan, both inclusive ; and lots numbered 227 to 263 on plan, botlı inclusive.
The contract for building the new receiving tomb was, in June, awarded to S. P. Corliss, to be finished during the season all complete, exclusive of banking, for the sum of $948. The size is 14 ft. × 20 ft., and although larger than at first pro- posed, it was considered advisable to build in anticipation of future needs.
The services of Otis Morse were employed to examine other tombs, and his experience and advice were of value in deciding the necessary requirements.
The tomb is believed to be thoroughly constructed and con- veniently located.
The contract for grading and banking was awarded to John Nugent, for $185, and will be completed in the early spring.
The body of George Force was the first to be placed in the tomb, December 2, 1881.
The demand for lots on Groveland Avenue led to the open- ing up of this additional section, which should be completed another season.
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N. N. Sumner has had charge of the avenue and of the in- terments. W. A. Talbot was given care of the shrubs and plants for the year, and by his tasty arrangement of flowers added much to the attractiveness of the grounds.
At the suggestion of Otis Morse, a book has been obtained, - similar to one kept by him for thirty years, - in which the record of all interments will be made, with plan showing the exact position of each body. In future years this must prove of great value in locating graves or removing bodies.
The commissioners believe that the receipts fron sale of lots will be all that is needed at present for care of the ceme- tery.
The commissioners are moved, by the sudden death of one of their number, to give expression to their sorrow and loss. To Willard Gay has been entrusted much of the special work of the cemetery from the beginning of purchase to the closing en- try of this year, which was left by him completed. We render to his memory our tribute. His unswerving fidelity in all things ; his reliable judgment, much sought and freely given ; his honest endeavor and thorough work ; his cordial friendship and his real worth, are widely known and will be all the more appreciated now that his work is done. We shall miss him everywhere.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS O. WINSLOW, - Commissioners. WM. CURTIS FISHER,
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HIGHLAND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS in account with TOWN DR. OF NORWOOD. CR.
1881-2.
For receipts from
John E. Kennedy, posts, $5 00
Lucy P. Monroe and Chas. E. Pond, lot 76 & posts, 43 75
Cemetery Committee, balance, 18 85
John A. Peterson, lot 167 & posts, 20 00 Susie M. Nelson, 141 30 00
George F. Bagley, 166 66 20 00
George W. Gay, 86 30 00
Raphael M. Hoyle, 87 66 30 00
George O. Peterson, 182 66 20 00
Hannah Timler, 173 .« 15 00
Margaret Readel, 154
30 00
Susan E. Kenney, 176 66 15 00
Thomas H. Gilling, 177 66 15 00
Martin Kuld, 51 66 30 00
Ellis D. Draper, 90
30 00
L. W. Bigelow, 43
66 30 00
J. F. White and Edgar L. Bigelow, 44
30 00
George E. Metcalf, 145 66 30 00
Elias E. Pratt, 89 66 30 00
George F. Force, 415 66 30 00
Kate Colburn, 75 66 30 00
Hannah W. Morse, 88
30 00
Theodore Grant, 52
66 30 00
Robert Mackenzie,
91
66 30 00
Caleb W. Hartshorn, 45
30 00
Town Appropriation,
500 00
$1,152 60
1881-82.
By payments
March 4. L. W. Bigelow,
Town Treasurer,
$48 75
June 18. L. W. Bigelow,
Town Treasurer,
148 85
Sept. 21. L. W. Bigelow,
Town Treasurer,
215 00
Nov. 29. L. W. Bigelow,
Town Treasurer,
590 00
Jan. 16. L. W. Bigelow,
Town Treasurer,
120 00
Jan. 25. L. W. Bigelow,
Town Treasurer,
30 00
$1,152 60
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CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS in account with the TOWN OF NOR- DR. WOOD. CR.
1881-82.
For receipts from
Town Treasurer, $1,137 73.
1881-82.
By payments to R. T. Woodward, labor, vines, &c. $29 80
Joseph L. Morse, labor, vines, &c., 2 25
Cornelius Sullivan, labor, 2 95
Albert Clay, labor, 6 00
John Bestwick, chain pump, 14 00
S. P. Corliss, boundary posts, 35 20
Samuel Bissell, painting gate, 1 00
N. N. Sumner, labor, 14 00
J. C. Pond, labor, 2 40
Frank Morse, labor, 14 40
Thomas Ford, labor, 9 00
Martin Curran, labor, 12 60
Tyler Thayer, pump conductor, 1 15
Otis Morse, services and expense, 4 00
S. P. Corliss, on acct. tomb, 825 00
John Nugent, on acct. contract grading, 125 00
C. Willis Morse, staking lots, 7 25
Wm. Gillooly & Son, cement- ing wall, 1 73
W. A. Talbot, plants and care,
1 year, 30 00
$1,137 73
$1,137 73
UNSETTLED BILLS.
Balance of contract with S. P. Corliss, for receiving tomb, $123 00
Balance of contract with John Nugent, for grading, 65 00
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For purposes of reference, the names of owners of the 25 lots sold in 1880-81 are here given, with numbers of lots : 1
Tryphena and Daniel Ballou, lot 83 and posts,
$30 00
John George Readel & Bros.,
88
30 00
John W. Foster,
168
66
20 00
Ariel B. Chandler,
118
66
30 00
George Everett,
77
66
43 75
Lucy D. Everett et al.,
78
66
30 00
J. Edward Everett,
79
66
30 00
William Williamson, .
143
66
30 00
Charles S. Mackenzie,
142
66
30 00
Charles P. Shattuck,
111
66
30 00
N. N. Sumner,
82
66
30 00
Susan S. Bird,
165
66
20 00
Sidney E. Morse,
153
45 00
Charles H. Turner,
50
30 00
Matthew Clay,
220
66
20 00
Valentine Schuster,
49
66
30 00
John E. Kennedy,
174
66
10 00
Henry W. Barrett,
81
66
30 00
Herbert N. Rhodes,
164
66
20 00
Henry C. Morse, trustee,
69
.6
43 75
Marcus M. Alden,
70
30 00
Otis Morse, trustee,
71
66
30 00
Silas P. Capen,
73
66
30 00
Simon Cheney, et al.,
74
66
30 00
Otis Morse,
72
30 00
$732 50
TOWN MEETING WARRANT. 1
Commonweatlh of Massachusetts.
NORFOLK, SS.
To either Constable of the Town of Norwood in said County, GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Norwood, qualified to vote in elections and town af- fairs, to meet in Village Hall, in said town, on Monday, the 6th day of March, next, at one o'clock in the afternoon, then and there to act on the following articles, viz. : -
ARTICLE 1 .- To choose a Moderator to preside in said meeting.
ARTICLE 2 .- To choose all necessary Town Officers for the year ensuing.
ARTICLE 3 .- To hear and act on the report of the auditors on the Treasurer's and Collector's accounts.
ARTICLE 4 .- To see if the Town will accept of the list of jurors as prepared by the Selectmen and posted as required by law.
ARTICLE 5 .- To see if the Town will authorize the Collector of Taxes to use the same means a Town Treasurer may use when acting as Collector.
ARTICLE 6 .- To see if the Town will fix the time within which taxes assessed therein shall be paid, and authorize the Collector to charge interest at the rate of seven per cent. a year on all taxes remaining unpaid at that time.
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ARTICLE 7 .- To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for the repairs of the highways, and agree upon the method of repairing the same.
ARTICLE 8 .-- To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for the support of schools the ensuing year.
ARTICLE 9 .- To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for the teaching of music in the public schools.
ARTICLE 10 .- To see if the Town will vote to purchase land and erect thereon a primary school building, and raise and ap- propriate money for the same.
ARTICLE 11 .-- To see what disposition the Town will make of the money received for dog licenses.
ARTICLE 12 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money for the support of the public library.
ARTICLE 13 .- To see what sum of money the Town will raise and appropriate for the support of the organization of the fire department the ensuing year.
ARTICLE 14 .-- To see if the Town will increase the compen- sation allowed the Town Treasurer for his services.
ARTICLE 15 .- To raise such sums of money as may be nec- essary to defray Town charges not otherwise provided for, the current year.
ARTICLE 16 .- To hear and act on the reports of committees.
ARTICLE 17 .- To see what compensation the Town will allow for the collection of taxes.
ARTICLE 18 .- To see if the Town will vote to change the name of Cemetery Street to Market or Business Street.
ARTICLE 19 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate money for the purpose of repairing the hearse.
ARTICLE 20 .- To see whether the Town will, by its vote or otherwise, ask the Legislature to extend to women who are citi- zens the right to hold town offices and to vote in town affairs, on the same terms as male citizens.
ARTICLE 21 .- Shall licenses be granted for the sale of in- toxicating liquors in this town. The check list shall be used and the vote shall be by separate ballot.
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And you are directed to serve this warrant, by posting up attested copies at the Post Office and in each of the several Churches and Railroad Stations, in said Norwood, seven days, at least, before the time of said meeting.
Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time and day of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Norwood, this twenty-second day of February, A.D. 1882.
TYLER THAYER,
Selectmen of GEO. H. MORSE, - Norwood. A true copy. Attest :
. . ...
Constable of Norwood.
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