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Amount in treasury, June 31, 1886 ; balance of appropriations unexpended ; Bank and Corporation tax ; overlays ; school fund ; non-resident poor, etc. -
ILLEGAL SELLING OF LIQUORS.
At the last annual meeting. on recommendation of this Board, the sum of $500 was appropriated. and it was voted that the Select- men appoint an agent to attend to the same, and prevent, if possible, the violation of the law. The two prominent temperance societies were notified that if they would select a man who would be satisfac- tory to them, he would be chosen by this Board. They made choice of Mr. W. E. Rhoads for this position, and he was appointed with full power to take such action as he saw fit. The Selectmen recom- mend that the sum of $500 be appropriated from the treasury, and that the same vote be passed in regard to the agent.
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The Fire Department, which a few years ago was said to be our most expensive luxury, is now in good condition, as will be seen by the report of the Board of Engineers. The appropriation asked for the whole Department for the current year by the Engineers be- ing the same in amount as two of the Board of Water Commissioners received as their salary the past year.
The taxes were high, but it will be very easy to make them higher. Please bear this in mind when raising money at our next annual meeting.
GEO. H. MORSE, Selectmen FRANK A. FALES, of
J. EDWARD EVERETT, ) Norwood.
Norwood, February 21, 1887.
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C. WILLIS MORSE, COLLECTOR, in account with the TOWN OF NORWOOD.
1886. DR.
$34,804 18
To amount of commitment, 66 " supplementary list,
100 49
interest on taxes paid after Nov. 1,
60 91
$34,965 58
CR.
By amount paid C. C. Churchill, County Treasurer, $ 1,150 13
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" L. W. Bigelow, Town Treasurer, 28,800 00
66 " E. L. Bigelow, 66
pro tem., 5,015 45
$34,965 58
Respectfully submitted,
C. WILLIS, MORSE, Collector.
We hereby certify that we have examined the books and ac- counts of C. Willis Morse. Collector of Taxes, for the year 1886, and that the above is a correct statement of taxes committed to, and of payments made by him.
GEORGE W. GAY, EDSON D. SMITH,
} Auditors. THOMAS J. CASY,
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DR.
L. W. BIGELOW, TREASURER, in
1886.
Feb. 1. To balance in treasury, $521 90 Borrowed, in anticipation of taxes, 14,000 00
Town of Wellesley, for assistance rendered Mrs. Henry Sutton, 10 00
Corporation tax, 18 94
Barstow Stove Co., one-half of expense of repairing furnace at North school, 10 50
Town of Medford for assistance to Mrs. Ryan, 143 69
Fred L· Fisher, Admr. of estate of Jas. Nelson, 5 00
Peter Mahoney, 8 loads gravel, 2 00
Support of State paupers, 31 77
Liqnor license, 1 00
Auctioneer's license, 2 00
Billiard saloon license, 2 00
Amount of order 482, overdrawn Jan. 30, '86, 27 00 J. C. Lane, rent, 20 00
C. Willis Morse, collector, on taxes for year 1886, 28,800 00
$43,595 80
DR.
L. W. BIGELOW, TREASURER OF NORWOOD,
1886.
Feb. 1. To balance in treasury, $368 57
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account with the TOWN OF NORWOOD. CR.
1886.
By amount borrowed, $14,000 00 Interest, 242 48
Support of paupers, 69 64
Assessors' orders for abatement,
188 57
Selectmen's orders, 18,875 93
$33,376 62
Dec. 6. Balance in treasury, 10,219 18
$43,595 80
in. account with the CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS. CR .
1886.
Dec. 6. By balance in treasury,
$368 57
NORWOOD, MASS .. December 10, 1886.
We hereby certify that we have examined the books and ac- counts of the late L. W. Bigelow, Treasurer of the Town of Nor- wood, Mass., and find them correctly kept, and the payments duly vouched ; and that the foregoing is a true statement of the condition of the treasury the 10th day of December, 1886
EDSON D. SMITH. THOMAS J. CASEY. Auditors.
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DR.
E. L. BIGELOW, TREASURER, in
1886.
Dec. 10. To cash in treasury, as per audit of the late
L. W. Bigelow, Treasurer's account, $10,219 18
Corporation tax, 160 20
National Bank tax, 730 77
Water Commissioners. for damage to J. B. Baker's horse. 25 00
Income of School fund, 183 64
Dog license, 304 80
C. Willis Morse, collector, 5,015 45
$16.639 04
DR. E. L. BIGELOW, TREASURER OF NORWOOD,
1886.
Dec. 10. To cash in treasury, as per audit of the late L. W. Bigelow Treasurer's account, $368 57 A. G. Webb, for lots and posts, 120 00
66 for appropriation, 200 00
$688 57
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account with the TOWN OF NORWOOD. CR.
1886.
Dec. 10. By State tax, $1,695 00
Assessors' orders for abatement, 137 81
Selectmen's orders, 11,683 97
$13,516 78
1887.
Feb. 1. Balance in treasury, 3,122 26
$16,639 04
in account with COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. CR.
1887.
Feb. 1. By Commissioners' orders, $294 63
Balance in treasury, 393 94
.
$688 57
We hereby certify that we have examined the books and accounts of E. L. Bigelow, Treasurer of the Town of Norwood, Mass., and find them correctly kept, and the payments duly vouched ; and that the foregoing is a true statement of the condition of the treasury the Ist day of February, 1887.
GEORGE W. GAY. EDSON D. SMITH, Auditors.
THOMAS J. CASEY.
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LIST OF JURORS.
As prepared by the Selectmen on February 17th, to be pre- sented to the voters of the town for revision and acceptance at the annual town meeting on the first Monday in March.
Casper F. Achorn.
Cephas Hoar. Raphael M. Hoyle.
William Bateman.
Frank W. Bateman.
.John M. Humphrey,
Thomas J. Casey.
Albert W. Metcalf.
Thomas F. Mahoney.
> Ariel B. Chandler, Samuel E. Chamberlain. Thomas Dver.
George H. Morse,
Henry W. Dean.
Samuel D. Dean.
Edgar F. Roby,
Caleb Ellis.
Edson D. Smith,
Henry R. Ellis.
J. Edward Everett.
Jabez Sumner, Richard K. Vanghn. Albert E. Ware,
Jarvis G. Fairbanks,
William F. Farnsworth,
William J. Wallace,
Fred L. Fisher,
Samuel M. Winslow.
Edward O. Googin.
George E. Hawes,
X Ellis Worthington. John M. Winslow.
GEO. H. MORSE, Selectmen FRANK A. FALES, of
J. EDWARD EVERETT. Norwood.
Norwood, February 17, 1887.
¥ Gustave Pinksohn. Charles H. Rogers.
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REPORT OF THE ENGINEERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
TO THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD-
GENTLEMEN :- During the year ending February 1st, 1887, the Department has been called out to fires five times, as follows :
April 17, woods near house of Edwin Talbot ; loss $50. Cause unknown.
May 8, house of John Cavanaugh ; loss slight. Cause, over- heated chimney.
October 24, woods near house of Mrs. M. Clay, Winter street. loss $20. Cause unknown.
November 10, unoccupied house of F. W. Bird on Pleasant street ; loss $50. Cause unknown.
December 7, Geo. H. Morrill & Co., printing ink manufacturers ; loss $400, no insurance. Cause unknown.
The Reservoirs.
The reservoirs are in good condition, except those that have been damaged by frost, and those are about ball full, and probably will never be used, as they are all in the water district.
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Hydrants.
There are 81 hydrants in town, including 11 private ones. The private ones are owned by the following parties, and located as follows :
5 at Winslow Bros' tannery.
5 at N. Y. & N. E. car shops.
1 at Lyman Smith's Sons' tannery.
All hydrants belonging to the town are in good condition. except a few which are located in low ground where water remains and pre- vents their dripping. We would recommend that these be taken up and plugged, then they can be pumped out to prevent their freezing.
Hose.
The Department now has 2,850 feet of good reliable hose, and 500 feet of unreliable.
Hook and Ladder Truck, No. 1.
This truck is in first class condition.
Hose Carriages.
Hose carriage No. 1 is in good condition.
Hose carriage No. 2 is in first class condition.
Engines.
These engines are in good serviceable condition, and are kept in re- serve for service outside of the water district.
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Re-organization.
The Department was reorganized August 1st. It now consists of forty-five men, divided as follows :
Hook and Ladder Truck, 15 men.
Washington Hose Company No. 1, 15 men.
America Hose Company No. 2, 15 men.
Doing away with the services of 50 men.
Remarks.
We think that the citizens of Norwood are to be congratulated ou the small number of fires and losses for the past year.
The department is now in a prosperous condition, and, with the water system, we feel competent to cope with any fire that is likely to occur.
We would recommend that a sufficient amount of money be raised and appropriated to build a house large enough to keep the Hook and Ladder truck, hose carriage and hose wagon in, with a tower fifty feet high to dry hose ; also, to repair engine houses.
We would recommend that the sum of $1,500 be raised and ap- propriated for the Fire Department the coming year.
J. F. BOYDEN, Board of Engineers.
H. F. WALKER, F. W. TURNER,
VITAL STATISTICS.
Births Recorded in the Town of Norwood for
the Year 1886. SONS.
Jan. 19. Frank Morissey, to Bridget Morrissey.
31. John Hogan, to Daglan and Catherine.
Feb. 2. John Patrick Crowley, to Michael and Mary.
17. Joseph McDonough, to Patrick and Sarah M.
20. Simon Colman, to William J. and Mary.
23. William Michael Murphy, to James C. and Clarissa L.
March 7. Lepold Lewis Bell, to John M. A. and Mary.
11. Vincent Brennan, to James and Catherine.
15. Chester Earl Stone, to Charles H. and Lillian E.
27. Joseph Kerris-ey. to Thomas J. and Sarah.
April 1. Alphonso Herbert Whitney, to Hiram H. and Addie P.
26. John Henry O'Brien, to Jame's S. and Margaret A.
May. 5. Thomas Mahoney, to Peter and Margaret.
28. Colman Castello, to James and Abbie.
June 13. Frank Morrill Winslow, to Samuel L. and Catherine E.
14. Herbert Willard Rhoads, to Herbert N. and Alice L.
15. Charles Edward Kelley, to Charles and Sarah A.
July 2. Louis Bayer, to Lonis J. and Julia C.
11. James William Hobbs, to Miles F. and Mary Jane.
13. William JJoseph Cuff, to William J. and Bridget.
21. Carl Nelson White, to Nicholas and Serine.
21. Orren Winthrop Dean, to Albert L. and Eunice A.
Aug. 11. George Francis Crowley, to Michael and Annie
Sept. 2. John Mahoney, to Patrick J. and Margaret.
7. James Thomas Foley, to Timothy and Mary.
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Sept. 10, Michael Hawkins, to Patrick and Hannah.
13, George William Glancy, to William and Lizzie.
16, William Edmund Murray, to Daniel and Margaret.
20, John William Mahoney. to Fioreuce J. and Julia A.
22. Alexander McLeish, to Archibald and Ellen.
29, Alfred Loranns Atwood, to Horace T. and Clara A.
Oct. 7, Herman John Isaac Samler, William H. and Sarah Jane.
7, Thomas Yorke Isaac Samler, to John and Mary A.
13, John Francis Mahoney, to Thomas F. and Mary E.
Nov. 6, William Pendergast, to Patrick and Margaret.
9, Horace Edgar Roby, to Edgar F. and Mary A.
12, Michael Foley, to Patrick and Annie.
19, Harold Richard Probert, to Joseph T. and Ida.
28, Michael Thomas Welch, to John and Mary.
Dec. James Ambrose Callahan, to Dennis F. and Anna N.
8, Thomas MeNanght, to William J. and Isabelle.
17, -- Howard, to Milton H. and Ella.
DAUGHTERS.
Jan. 1. Adaline Blanche Greenwood, to Thomas and Ada B.
3, Mary Gillooly, to John and Ellen A.
28. Rosie Mary Welch, to William and Rosie.
29, Annie Margaret Readel, to Conrad and Mary E.
Feb. 1, Jessie Thompson Libby. to Stephen and Ellen.
8, Bernice Emma Bateman, to George H. and Martha L. 26, Elleu Murphy, to Michael and Bridget.
March 1, Helen Marshall Winslow, to Engene E. and Mary B.
3, Ethel Tilton, to Albert F. and Mary E.
11, Jennie Catherine Readel. to Frederick and Jennie.
12, Anna Magdaline Rafferty, to John M. and Theresa.
14, Nina Baker, to Elmer H. and Sarah L.
15, Nellie Conghlin, to Jeremiah and Hannah.
April 13, Helena Donovan, to Jeremiah and Margaret.
17, Gertrude Morgan. to George and Susan.
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May 8, Elsie May Metcalf. to Walter H. and Sarah E.
15, Elinor Urano Brown, to J. Frederick and Jennie.
16, Annie Gertrude Firth, to John W. and Annie.
27. Ednah Howard Bigelow, to Edgar L. and Abbie A.
June 24. Annie Cronan, to John JJ. and Catherine.
29, Ethel May Wilkins, to Charles F. and Amy.
July 12. Elizabeth Pippin, to Frederick and Celia.
29. Elizabeth O'Brien, to Michael and Lillie.
29, Mabel Frances Tilton, to Walter F. and Ann M.
Ang. 2, Mabel Elkins Hall, to Charles E. and Emeline L.
3. Inez Fales Mclellan, to William and Mary.
7, Mary Feeney, to Daniel and Margaret A.
1 !. Mary O Brien, to John E. and Anna B.
16, Nellie Augusta Turner, to Harris F. and Annie L.
21, Catherine Loretto Drummy, to Michael J. and Mary A.
26, Martha Louisa Cheney, to Clarence and Ada M.
Sept. 13, Mary Ellen Kerrissy, to JJohn and Julia A.
22, Sarah Agnes Oldham, to John P. and Sarah.
Oct. 17, Elizabeth Frances Colbert, to John and Annie E.
18, Mand Alice Barney, to Joseph F. and Nellie M.
22, Ray Trefford Marshall, to Charles F. and Sarah A
Nov. 1, Millie Vincent Hunt, to Stephen F. and Carrie.
3, Mary Agnes Conroy, to John and Mary.
6, Adaline D. Bagley, to George F. and Lydia.
9, Jennie Peterson, to Christian and Jensena.
Dec. 8, Florence Hayes Fitzgerald, to William and Elizabeth. 19, Bertha Sophia Hendrickson, to Herman and Amanda.
Marriages Recorded in the Town of Norwood for the Year 1886.
Jan. 6, By the Rev. Charles Glennon, of Boston, William C. Donovan and Margaret J. Haney, both of Norwood. 13, By Rev. G. I. Keirn, Walter H. Metcalf and Sarah E. Shumway, both of Norwood.
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Jan. 23, By Rev. Theron Brown, James Burton and Ida T. Courtney, both of Norwood.
Feb. 4, By Rev. Theron Brown, Isaac T. McIntire and Georgie A. Ware, both of Norwood.
4, By Rev. Ellis Mendell, Lewis H. Plimpton, M. D., and Alice H. Morrill, both of Norwood.
7. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, Darby Foley and Hannah Welch, both of Norwood.
9, By Rev. B. W. Barrows, James F. Loveless and Ada Montgomery, both of Franklin.
April 8, By Rev. George Hill, Albert Willis Bohvin and Estelle Lydia Cross, both of Dedham.
June 1, By Rev .. M. J. Doody, Patrick Drummy and Mary A. Oldham, both of Norwood.
16, By Rev. Ellis Mendell, S. Grant Stewart and Alice L. Bailey, both of Boston.
16, By Rev. J. H. Mills, Herbert A. Whittier, of Norwood, and Cora J. Ellis, of Dedham.
16, By Rev. Ellis Mendell, Richand Morse and Clara Fulton, both of Walpole.
17, By Rev. G. I. Keirn, Waldo H. Pigelow and Sarah P. Barney, Both of Attleboro.
24, By Rev. G. I. Keirn, Charles R. Bugbee and Lillian M. Page, both of Norwood.
July 4. By Rev. G. I. Keirn, James H. Hill and Anna Arabel Apt, both of Norwood.
12, By Rev. B. W. Barrows, Herbert M. Hutchinson, of of Boston, and Carrie E. Campbell, of Norwood.
By Rev. D. J. Herlihy, Dennis H. Duncan and Mary R. Feeney, both of Norwood.
8, By Rev. G. I. Keiru, Charles M. Farnsworth and Janet Martin, both of Norwood.
16, By Rev. G. I. Keirn, Frank H. Winslow and Marcia M. Shumway, both of Norwood. .
16, By Rev. Ellis Mendell, Arthur E. Parker and Cora Mabel Mylod. both of Norwood.
Sept. 7,
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30. By Rev. Richard J. Barry, Thomas J. Casey, of Nor- wood, and Mary Agnes Rogers, of Hyde Park.
Oct. 5. By Rev JJ. F. Heffeman, Frank P. Anderson, of Nor- wood and Mary E. Dufresone. of Lynn.
Oct. 10. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, Michael J. Burke and Ellen Dolan. both of Norwood.
11. By Rev. J. C. Cuff, John J. Hogan, of Norwood, and Delia E. Coyne, of Quincy.
25. By Rev. J. B. Seabury, Eher I. Gay, of Norwood. and Lillian E. Ballon. of Cumberland, R. I
29. By Rev. R. J. Johnson, John Griffin and Mary Joyce. both of Norwood.
Nov. 4, By Rev. B. W. Barrows, James R. Vance and Emily A. Stock, both of Norwood.
4. B. Rev. J. Doody, Michael D. Creed and Mrs. Margaret A. Horgan.
6. By Rev. Richard Burke, Eugene Murphy, of Norwood, and Ellen Hayes, of Hyde Park.
6. By Rev. Edward A. Lyon, John H. Ball, of Norwood, and Charlotte E. Smith, of Boston.
7, By Rev. B. W. Stevenson, Thomas N. Dwyer. of Nor- wood, and Annie McDonald, of Newton.
17, By Rev. B W. Barrows, Elijah Miller, of Walpole, and Addie M. Daggett. of Norwood.
17, By Rev. M. J. Doody, James F. O'Leary and Ellen V. Colbert, both of Norwood.
18, By Rev. David J. Herlihy, William J. Tobin and Mary V. Cull, both of Norwood.
25, By Rev. David J. Herlihy, William M. Shine and Annie E. Hogan. both of Norwood.
Dec. 25, By Rev. Edwin Thompson, Frank E. Boyden, of Nor- wood, and Mary L. Chamberlain, of Dedham.
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Deaths Recorded in the Town of Norwood for the Year 1886.
AGES.
DATE.
NAMES.
Years.
Months
Days.
Jan. 9,
Mary Gillooly,
59
22,
Joseph H. Baker, . -
53
1
12
26.
Jane Bigelow,
87
9
3
31,
William E. Fuller, -
69
4
24
Feb. 15,
Mary Agnes Shedd,
26
3
26.
Mary A. Ryder,
36
4
Mar. 12,
David Clark, -
72
10
14
Annie N. Rafferty, -
67
1
1
27.
Jane B. Readel,
-
23
9
24
April 7,
Harriet N. Bateman,
68
May 4,
Bridget Leonard,
48
4,
James J. Donahue, - George M. Faulkner,
5
5
8
10.
Hannah Ellis, -
81
19,
Joseph O'Connor,
about
35
20,
Mary Pendergast,
55
June 18,
Mary E. Coleman, -
26
4 9
20,
Emma L. Tisdale, -
37
6
4
21,
Weslie Pond Bateman,
7
19
27,
Betsey Kingsbury,
70
1
13
30,
John Shufeldt,
74
1
21
July 14,
Richard Cuff, -
4
3
11
Aug. 4,
Abbie Neville, -
41
12,
Charles E. Bissell. -
10
10
17,
Mabel Elkins Hall. -
-
1
10
26
29,
Frank Morrill Winslow,
-
2
16
30
Olive Pond, -
89
2
16
.
6
21,
John Reardon, consumption,
3
18
William Morrissey, -
2
14,
Mary D. Ellis,
26,
Willard B. Gay,
18
9
19
-
14
29,
Sarah Augusta Grant.
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Deaths-Continued.
AGES.
DATE.
NAMES.
Years. Months
Days.
Sept. 5.
Maggie McAuley,
26
18, William Clarey.
17
11
24
22. Nancy M. JJohnson,
80
1
4
11
Oct. 2,
John Cuff,
80
5. | Elizabeth O'Brien, -
-
2
7
11, Gertrude Morgan, -
-
-
5
17
Nov. 9,1
Adaline D. Bagley. -
-
2
1
7
24.
Simeon Pratt, -
-
78
9
Dec.
5,
John Cleary, -
10
4
6
6,
Lyman W. Bigelow,
58
6
29
9.
Gertrude Marion Hayes, -
6
4
4
10,
Lucinda P. Fisher. -
67
11
5
18.
Harriet Hawes.
64
5
13
22,
Dora Ryder, -
-
-
5
11
16
25,
Warren Fisher,
-
-
-
51
-
-
-
·
10. | Elvira W. Pullen,
74
3
13,
Catherine T. Pendergast. - -
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Report of Cemetery Commissioners.
The Commissioners of Highland Cemetery, in submitting their annual report, only call attention once more to the ordinary results of another year of service, 1
While there have been no extensive improvements, yet consider- able wild land has been dug over, new paths constructed, trees planted, and the whole grounds kept in good repair. It is believed that the Cemetery never presented a more attractive appearance. It is gratifying to mention the increasing interest manifested by lot owners in the maintenance and adornment of these sacred burial places. While the graves are newly made, and memories of the departed are fresh and tender in the minds and hearts of relatives and friends, this is to be expected. But when the years have gone by, and our friends, in their turn, have each been laid away to sleep until the morning, and the former dead are forgotten, then who will care for onr graves-to clip the sods, to remove the weeds. and plant flowers above them?
It is expected that the town will continue to provide for the general support of the grounds ; that the avennes will be gravelled, the lawns mown, and the garden plots kept in bloom. But who will maintain the individual lots? It is certainly wise and proper that opportunity should be given to any person who may desire to con- tribute funds to secure this perpetual care for their burial lots. The Commissioners, therefore, earnestly recommend that the town be authorized to receive and to hold in trust such funds as may be donated for the perpetual maintenance of such lots in the Highland Cemetery as may be designated by the donors.
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It is reckoned that the sum of one hundred dollars will yield a sufficient income to secure this object.
Already some have certified their desire to thus provide, and it is hoped that the town will act promptly in this matter.
The Commissioners have conferred with a special committee concerning setting off a part of Highland Cemetery for the use of the Catholic population of the town, and having duly considered the matter, have submitted plans which show the proposed lot, and a sketch for laying out the same, which will be presented to the town for action. If accepted, a small appropriation will be needed to open up a few burial lots for early use.
Accompanying this is a statement of receipts and payments of the year.
Respectfully submitted.
FRANCIS O. WINSLOW, ALBERT G. WEBB, Commissioners. W. ALLEN TALBOT.
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HIGHLAND CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS, IN ACCOUNT WITH TOWN OF NORWOOD.
1886.
DR.
Sept. Chas. E. Hall, Lot No. 255, $10 00
4 bound posts, and setting, 6 00
1887.
Jan. 12, Ellis and F. E. Boyden, Lot No. 223, 15 00
4 bound posts, and setting, 6 00
20. C. D. Pond and F. W. Bateman, Lot No. 224, 15 00
4 bound posts and setting, 6 00
21, William Allen, Lot No. 254, 10 00
4 bound posts, and setting, 6 00
21, Samuel L. Winslow, Lot No. 22. 40 00
4 bound posts and setting, 6 00
Selectmen's order, town appropriation, 200 00
$320 00
1887. CR.
Jan. 22. By casb paid E. L. Bigelow, Treasurer, $120 00 22. 66 200 00
$320 00
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ORDERS DRAWN ON TOWN TREASURER IN FAVOR OF
1886.
Nov. 8, S. B. Collis, bound posts, $49 60
Dec. 23, R. T. Woodward, for surveying and draw- ing plan for Catholic portion of Cemetery,
34 00
29, W. Allen Talbot, labor,
29 90
66 Trees, plants, grass seed, etc.,
88 13
Cash paid for labor, 87 00
Setting posts in six lots, 6 00
$294 63
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REPORT OF PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The Trustees regret that, in preparing the Catalogue, they found it necessary to close the library for so long a time ; but, with the means at their disposal, they were forced to do a large share of the labor themselves, The Rev. Messrs. Mendell, Keirn and Barrows spent a large amount of time in its preparation ; and Mr. Atwood, in reading, comparing, and correcting proof. . Messrs. T. O. Metcalf & Co., printers, were much the lowest bidders, and are to be con- gratulated for the workmanlike manner in which their part was per- formed. Fifteen hundred copies were printed ; seven hundred and fifty copies were bound in paper covers, and seven hundred and fifty are folded and remain in sheets, so that additions can be made at any time.
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From the Financial Statement it will be seen that but few books have been added to the library by purchase during the year. J. C. Lane, Esq., made a very handsome donation to the library of eighteen volumes of new and very choice reading, and it would be pleasing to the patrons of the library if others would do likewise. The number of persons who have availed themselves of the use of the library since it was re-opened is 639, showing in what estimation it is held by our citizens.
Remembering that books are our chief instructors, we would ask that your appropriation for the coming vear might be as liberal as in the past.
Respectfully submitted by
FRANCIS TINKER,
For the Trustees.
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TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY,
IN ACCOUNT WITH THE TOWN OF NORWOOD.
1886.
DR.
March 1, By appropriation from the town, $652 00
May 26.
Additional appropriation, 200 00
Balance of Chickering fund, 7 70
Received from fines, 15 26
For sale of waste paper, etc., 46
.
$875 42
1886. CR.
For Salary of Librarian,
$150 00
Rent of library room, L. E. Hartshorn.
75 00
Repairs ou stove, 5 00
Furniture and repairs, M. H. Howard,
28 75
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One table, estate of L. W, Bigelow,
1 25
Copying Catalogue, sundry persons,
85 84
T. O. Metcalf & Co., printing Catalogue,
408 06
To cash paid for new books,
66 42
Mrs. Gay, for periodicals,
12 40
Whitney, for express,
1 85
Supplies from Library Bureau,
13 10
For fuel, 3 63
For stationery, lights and stitckers, 12 85
Funds remaining,
11 27
$875 42
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S
REPORT
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
School Committe for 1886-7.
The actual expenses of the schools for the year ending January 31st came within the appropriation. $,8600. There have been no extraordinary expenditures, with the exception of the introduction of water to the East School House, amounting to less than $75,00. The question has been asked why we did not put the town water into the Balch and North houses. Our reply is, that so long as the good filtered cistern water supplied to each of these buildings seemed to satisfy every need, we have not felt justified in making any expensive change.
An apparent overrunning of our appropriation is explained by the use of a small portion of our funds in the exigency caused by the damage done to the highways at the time of the great freshet.
Near the close of the year, Mr. Atwood and two of the lady teachers were prevented from drawing their salaries by a " mesne process," supposed to be legal, but which proved to be a mistake on the part of a certain book agent, who undertook to compel them to pay for what they had not received. A portion of the money thus witheld, and lying in the treasury, was spent to pay flood damages, and the released teachers had to be paid from this year's appropria- tion.
For the ensuing year we desire $300.00 additional for inci- dentals, hoping to be able, out of that sum, to paint one or more of
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the school houses, which may appear most to need it. We know of nothing else which may necessitate any extra draft upon the funds granted for school purposes. For the purchase of school books we have asked for the same sum as last year, $500.00. If we do not need the whole amount, the balance will remain in the treasury and will be available for other purposes.
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