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While the taxpayers and the school committee have been perhaps the chief factors in accomplishing the results noted above, one of the principal auxiliaries in their work has been found in the excellent superintendeney and the admirable work of the corps of teachers. Glancing over the list of superintend- ents under the charter. the entire number has been but four persons, while the principalship of the high school has had only four incumbents during the same period of almost thirty years. Mr. Marvel was superintendent from 1874 to 1878, and during his term in office accomplished much good work in school or- ganization. He was succeeded by Mr. Kirtland, during whose long period of service in the superintendeney the greatest strides in the history of education in the city were made. While he was in office the general population of the eity increased more
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than twofold, and in the same time nearly all the old school buildings were enlarged or replaced with new ones, and still others entirely new were added to the number. The beginning of the new high school building was one of the grandest results accomplished during his time, and for several years previous to its construction he had labored earnestly to secure that insti- tution for the city. The structure was finished in 1898, and is regarded as one of the most complete and modern buildings of its kind in New England. The more recent acquisitions to the school properties of the city are the Highland grammar and the Springdale and Elmwood buildings. all modern and model structures.
According to the latest published report of the superin- tendent of schools, the city has a total school population (five to fifteen years) of 9,479 children, with an average membership in all schools of nearly 5,500 pupils. The total revenue of the school department for purposes of maintenance is about $180,- 000. The estimated value of public school property in the city is about $1,000,000. The number of public schools is nineteen ; of parochial and private schools, seven. The latter are made the subject of special mention in another chapter.
Under the provisions of the city charter adopted in 1873, the school committee comprised the mayor, ex-officio, and nine members, citizens, chosen two at large and one from each of the seven wards. The mayor was the presiding officer of the board. Under the revised charter of 1896, which became operative in 1897, the board was continued as under the old charter, except that the mayor, while allowed to be present and to participate in the discussions of the committee in its meetings, was denied the privilege of a vote. He retained, however, in his official ca- pacity, the power of approval or veto of orders and resolutions which involved the expenditure of money, except those fixing salaries. The school committee was made (and still is) original judge of "the expediency or necessity of having additional or improved accommodations for any public school within the limits of the city."
The succession of principals of the high school, superintend- ents and school committees since 1874 is as follows :
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Principals. Charles S. Hemingway. 1874-85: William E. Judd. 1886-97 : Charles Il. Keyes. 1898-99; W. C. Akers. 1900-02 now serving !.
Superintendents- Louis 11. Marvel, 1874-77: Edwin L. Kirtland. Is78-96; Preston W. Search. 1897-99; Louis P. Nash, 1900-02 (now in office .
School Committee 1874. A. Leining and Edward W. Chapin. at large : John W. Dower. ward 1: Fred Morrison. ward 2: IT. Springborn, ward 3: Peter Mckeon, ward 4: D. E. Sulli- van. ward 5: J. G. Mackintosh, ward 6: S. H. Walker, ward 7.
1.75-A. Leining and M. M. Mitivier, at large: John Dower, Fred Morrison. E. Springhorn. Dr. L. M. Tuttle. John Doyle. J. G. Mackintosh. S. Il. Walker.
1-76-Dr. L. M. Tuttle and Dr. M. M. Mitivier, at large : John A. Dower. Fred Morrison. H. Springhorn. William Kelly. John Doyle. J. G. Machintosh. S. II. Walker.
1877 -- M. M. Mitivier and George (. Ewing. at large : Wil- liam Ruddy. Fred Morrison. A. Stursberg, William Kelly. John Doyle. J. G. Mackintosh. S. H. Walker.
1×7> George C. Ewing and John Doyle, at large : William Ruddy. Fred Morrison. A. Stursberg. William Kelly. D. F. Don- oglie. J. G. Mackintosh, Embury P. Clark.
1.79-George C. Ewing and John Doyle, at large : William Ruddy. Fred Morrison. Patrick Herbert. William Kelly, Daniel M. Manning. Edward W. Chapin. E. P. Clark.
1550- L. M. Tuttle and John Doyle, at large: James Barnes, Fred Morrison, James Buffington, William Kelly. D. M. Manning. E. W. Chapin. E. P. Clark.
1ss1-1. M. Tuttle and George H. Smith, at large: James Barnes, Fred Morrison. James Buffington. William Kelly. D. M. Manning. E. W. Chapin. E. P. Clark.
1882-George HI. Smith and I. M. Tuttle, at large : James Barnes, T. L. Curran. James Buffington. M. M. Mitivier. D. M. Manning. E. W. Chapin, E. P. Clark.
1>>3- George ]I. Smith and George C. Ewing, at large :
Members are mentioned In the order of ward numbers.
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William Grover, T. L. Curran, James Buffington, M. M. Miti- vier D. F. Donoghue, E. W. Chapin, E. P. Clark.
1884-George H. Smith and George C. Ewing, at large ; William Grover, T. L. Curran, Henry Winkler, M. M. Mitivier, D. F. Donoghue, E. W. Chapin, E. P. Clark.
1885-George II. Smith and George C. Ewing, at large ; William Grover, Chalmers Chapin, Henry Winkler, James Tier- ney, D. F. Donoghue. John J. Reardon, E. P. Clark.
1886-George HI. Smith and Simeon Brooks, at large; John W. Mullin, Chalmers Chapin. Henry Winkler. James Tierney, D. F. Donoghue, John J. Reardon, E. P. Clark.
1887-Joseph W. Moore and Pierre Bonvouloir, jr., at large : J. W. Mullin, Chalmers Chapin, Henry Winkler, James Tierney. D. F. Donoghue, John J. Reardon, E. P. Clark.
1888-89-Joseph W. Moore and Pierre Bonvouloir, jr., at large ; William J. Dower. Lawrence O'Neill, Lebrecht G. Hein- ritz, Thomas J. Carmody, Angustine W. Esleeck, G. H. Smith, E. P. Clark.
1890-Pierre Bonvouloir, jr., and Rebuen C. Winehester, at large : William J. Dower, Lawrence O'Neill. L. G. Heinritz, T. J. Carmody, Lyman M. Tuttle, G. II. Smith, E. P. Clark.
1891-Pierre Bonvouloir, jr., and R. C. Winchester, at large: W. J. Dower, Terrenee Curran. L. G. Heinritz, William Kelly, L. M. Tuttle, George H. Smith. E. P. Clark.
1892 -- R. C. Winehester and Thomas Conner, at large ; Wil- liam A. Moore, T. L. Curran, Louis Friederich, William Kelly, Dr. L. M. Tuttle, George HI. Smith, Ang. W. Esleeck.
1893-William Reardon and Thomas Conner, at large: W. A. Moore. T. L. Curran. Louis Friederich, William Kelly, Dr. L. M. Tuttle, George HI. Smith, Ang. W. Esleeck.
1894-William Reardon and Thomas Conner, at large; W. A. Moore, Odilon Z. E. Charest, Louis Friederich, Thomas J. Dillon, Dr. L. M. Tuttle, George H. Smith, A. W. Esleeck.
1895-William Reardon and Thomas Conner, at large; W. A. Moore, O. Z. E. Charest, Herman Ileinritz, T. J. Dillon, L. M. Tuttle, A. W. Esleeck.
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1896-Milton F. Druce and Thomas Conner, at large; W. A. Moore, O. Z. E. Charest, Herman Heinritz, T. J. Dillon, Dan- iel F. Donoghue. G. H. Smith. A. W. Esleeck.
1897-Milton F. Druce and Thomas Conner, at large; W. A. Moore, O. Z. E. Charest, Herman Heinritz, Thomas J. Lynch. D. F. Donoglme. Edward N. White, A. W. Esleeck.
1898-Thomas J. Carmody and William Reardon, at large ; Joseph B. Walsh, O. Z. E. Charest, George P. Ellison, T. . I. Lynch. D. F. Donoghue, E. N. White. A. W. Esleeck.
1899-T. J. Carmody and William Reardon, at large ; J. B. Walsh, O. Z. E. Charest. George P. Ellison. T. J. Lynch, Thomas J. Lynch, E. N. White. A. W. Esleeck.
1900-T. 1. Carmody and William Reardon, at large : J. B. Walsh, O. Z. E. Charest. T. J. Lynch. Thomas J. Lynch. George H. Smith, A. W. Esleeck.
1901-T. J. Carmody and William Reardon, at large ; Ed- ward F. Cary. O. Z. E. Charest. G. P. Ellison, T. J. Lynch, G. HI. Smith, 1. W. Eslecek.
1902-William Reardon and Robert T. Prentiss, at large ; Edward F. Cary, Odilon Z. E. Charest. George P. Ellison, Thomas J. Lynch, Dennis F. Cleary, George H. Smith, Marciene H. Whitcomb.
HOLYOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
During the summer and fall of 1869 a number of leading cit- izens of Holyoke discussed the subject of organizing an associa- tion for the establishment and maintenance of a public library in the city, and as the natural outgrowth of the sentiment expressed on every hand a publie meeting was held January 12, 1870, in the hall of No. I engine house. Judge Buckland was elected chairman and Henry A. Chase secretary of the meeting, and after an earnest presentation of the needs of the city in regard to the library project. it was voted to "establish a public library in Holyoke." and also it was voted to appoint a committee of eleven persons to prepare and report a constitution and by-laws for the government of the association. The committee charged with this work comprised Rev. J. L. R. Trask. Moses Newton.
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Henry A. Chase, George W. Prentiss, William Whiting, J. S. Webber, Chas. H. Lyman, Oscar Ely, E. P. Jackson, Joseph P. Buckland and William B. C. Pearsons. At the same time a committee of ten persons was appointed to solicit funds with which to carry into effect the objects of the association. This committee comprised Rev. J. L. R. Trask, J. S. Webber, Moses Newton, Timothy Merrick, Judge Buckland, Oscar Ely, George H. Clark, Charles B. Prescott, William S. Loomis and Chalmers Chapin.
At a meeting held January 18, it was voted to adopt the name of "Holyoke Public Library," and also to petition the general court for an act of incorporation. On January 24 a proposition was received from the Parsons Paper company in which the company offered to furnish land and erect a library building, of the value of $20,000, provided a like sum be raised by subscription for the purchase of books and fixtures. Upon the receipt of this offer a special committee (William Whiting, Judge Buckland and Henry A. Chase) was appointed to canvass the town for subscriptions to the fund, but at the end of a month the committee reported that pledges to the total amount of $11,000 had been secured, and that it was doubtful if more than $2,000 additional could be raised. Then a conference with the Parsons Paper company was held, but without material re- sults, upon which the former finance committee was instructed to resume its canvass on the original basis.
On April 22, 1870, an act of the legislature incorporated the Holyoke Public Library, for the "formation and mainte- nance of a public library and museum," and authorized the as- sociation to hold real and personal estate to the amount of $100,- 000. The act also provided that the management and control of the property be vested in a board of directors, not less than five in number, to be elected by the corporation ; and that "so long as said corporation shall allow the inhabitants of the town of Holyoke free access to its library at all reasonable hours, said town may appropriate and pay annually for the expense of maintenance a sum not exceding one dollar for each of its rat- able polls." (This provision subsequently was modified.)
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The first meeting after the act was approved was held May 16, 1870, at which time these officers were elected : President, William Whiting : vice-presidents. John E. Chase. Edwin Chase. George C. Ewing : treasurer and clerk of the corporation. Henry A. Chase : directors, William B. C. Pearsons. J. S. Webber, J. S. MeElwain. William Grover and William S. Loomis.
The organization of the association having been completed. and the finance committee. previously mentioned, having seenred a considerable sum of money in addition to the $1,000 appro- priated by the town, the library began its career with every as- surance of future prosperity. occupyingupper rooms in the school building on Appleton street for several years. In the interior arrangement of the city hall certain apartments were designed for library occupancy, and at the annual meeting in 1875 it was voted to remove the books and fixtures to the new location. al- though some time passed before the removal was actually ac- complished.
During the first few years of its history the library was maintained by the annual contributions of the members, the receipts from honorary and life memberships, and the some- what meagre appropriations by the town. At first the appro- priations were $1,000 annually, but after a time the amount dropped to $500. In 1883 the amount was increased to $1,000. and about that time it was suggested that the library be made ah- solutely free. This was done in 1886, and for the next year the city voted $2,000 for maintenance. Later on the amount was gradually increased. first to $2,500. then to $2.750, and event- nally (1893) to $3,000, which sum has since been appropriated annually. For the current year of 1902 the appropriation is $6.000. In 1888 the mayor and the president of the common council were made er-officio members of the board of directors. and thus the library became a quasi municipal institution.
Soon after 1895 the friends of the library began to discuss the project of an independent building. and on frequent oc- Pasions the directors did effective work in that direction .. The subject. however, was one of discussion only until the spring of 1899, when the Holyoke Water Power company gave to the as-
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sociation the entire square bounded by Maple, Chestnut. Cabot and Essex streets for the purpose of having erected thereon a library building-a structure suited to the requirements of the constantly growing city. In the same year the association voted to apply to the general court for permission to hold real estate to the amount of $500,000, instead of $100.000, as prescribed in the original act of incorporation. This was accomplished, and in the same year the number of directors was increased to thir- teen members. By diligent effort the directors secured pledges to the amount of $75,000 for a building fund, and this was afterward increased by further contributions. The building committee under whose immediate and constant supervision the work of construction was done comprised William Whiting. James II. Newton, Joseph A. Skinner, Charles W. Rider. N. H. Whitten, J. S. Webber, Joseph Metcalf, E. P. Bagg and J. S. McElwain ; architect, James A. Clough : contractor. F. H. Dib- ble.
The library building is one of the most complete and or- namental structures in the city, and all persons who were iden- tified with its construction, in whatever capacity, are entitled to the lasting gratitude of the people. A large share of the credit for the splendid work accomplished is due to the board of direc- tors, who from first to last labored earnestly in its behalf. In- deed, from the time the institution was founded, more than thirty years ago, the directors in office have been its most faith- ful friends and earnest advocates. They have been chosen from among the best business and professional men of the city, and have given unselfishly both of their time and means for the publie good.
The library building is of light pressed brick with Indiana sandstone trimmings. Its entire cost was nearly $100,000. In its construction the future growth of the city has been contem- plated, yet at this time the catalogue shows more than 20,000 volumes of books on the shelves. The building was finished and ready for occupancy February 1, 1902.
The officers and directors of the association since 1870 have been as follows :
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Presidents-William Whiting. 1870-1902.
Vice-Presidents-John E. Chase, Edwin Chase, George C. Ewing. 1870-71; Edwin Chase, James HI. Newton. William B. C. Pearsons, 1872; Edwin Chase, William B. C. Pearsons, An- derson Allyn, 1873-77: William B. C. Pearsons, Rev. J. L. R. Trask. Edwin Chase, 1878-82; William B. C. Pearsons. Edward W. Chapin, William S. Loomis. 1883-92: Edward W. Chapin, William S. Loomis. J. S. MeElwain, 1893-1902.
Treasurers-Henry A. Chase, 1870-1900: H. M. Chase, 1901-2.
Secretaries-Henry A. Chase. 1870-1900: Frank G. Will- cox, 1901-2.
Dircetors-William B. C. Pearsons. J. S. Webber. J. S. MeElwain, William Grover. William S. Loomis, 1870-71: Wil- liam Grover. Joseph P. Buekland. J. S. McElwain, J. S. Webber, William S. Loomis, 1872: William Grover, Joseph P. Buckland. James H. Newton, J. S. MeElwain, William S. Loomis, 1873-79 : William S. Loomis. J. S. MeElwain, James HT. Newton, William Grover, Edward W. Chapin, 1880-82: J. S. MeElwain, William Grover. James H. Newton. A. L. Shumway, H. L. Sherman, 1883-84 : J. S. MeElwain, James H. Newton. II. L. Sherman. E. C. Taft. James E. Delaney, 1885 : J. S. McElwain. James H. Newton, E. C. Taft. H. L. Sherman, Oscar Ely. 1886-92; H. L. Sherman. E. C. Taft, J. H. Newton. Oscar Ely. William H. Heywood, 1893-97: HI. L. Sherman. James H. Newton, Osear Ely. William II. Ileywood. Thomas W. Mann, 1898; James H. Newton. Osear Ely, William H. Heywood. J. S. Webber. E. P. Bage. N. H. Whitten. C. A. Corser. II. B. Lawrence, J. A. Sul- livan. Joseph Metealf, William Skinner. C. W. Rider. James Ramage. 1899: James H. Newton, William H. Heywood. E. P. Bagg. C. A. Corser. J. A. Sullivan. William Skinner. J. S. Web- ber. N. H. Whitten. H. B. Lawrence, Joseph Metcalf. C. W. Rider. James Ramage. A. W. Esleeek. 1900: E. P. Bagg. William HI. Heywood. C. A. Corser, J. A. Sullivan, William Skinner. J. S. Webber, N. H. Whitten. H. B. Lawrence, Joseph Metcalf, C. W. Rider, James Ramage, A. W. Esleeck. George W. Prentiss, 1901-2.
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Librarians-Sarah C. Ely, 1870-Ang. 6, 1900; Frank G. Willcox, Aug. 6, 1900-now in office.
THE HOLYOKE CITY HOSPITAL.
Previous to the incorporation of the association our city was without a hospital of any kind, except that patients were admitted for hospital treatment to one of the departments of the city alınshouse, where they were cared for at the public ex- pense.
In April, 1891, at a gathering at the residence of William Whiting. the need of a modern hospital in Holyoke was dis- cussed, and at a subsequent meeting a subscription was started and a plan of work was laid out; and it was thought advisable to request two representative women to assist in the work of securing subscriptions. Mrs. William Whiting and Mrs. E. C. Taft were chosen and "their work was nobly done," says the first annual report of the hospital association.
On May 23, 1891, the Holyoke City hospital was incor- porated in conformity with the statutes. The incorporators were William Skinner, Joseph A. Skinner, J. G. Mackintosh, James H. Newton, George W. Prentiss, Edward P. Bagg, Wil- liam Whiting, William F. Whiting, E. C. Taft, Timothy Mer- rick, Lemuel Sears, James Ramage, L. M. Tuttle, N. H. Whit- ten, Joseph Metcalf and Edward W. Chapin. About the same time the organization of the Hospital Aid association, composed entirely of women, gave added interest to the work in hand. The object of the association is to furnish the hospital, to as- sist in its maintenance in such manner as is deemed most suit- able, and generally to perform any charitable work in connec- tion with the hospital. In this connection it may be said that the aid association has fully accomplished all its aims and pur- poses. With funds secured through members the hospital building has been well and comfortably furnished, and in ad- dition thereto a reserve fund is kept on hand for the benefit of persons who require hospital treatment, yet who have not the means to avail themselves of its privileges.
In due season the subscription committee completed their work, and with the proceeds, amounting to the splendid sum of 1 : 4-3
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more than $50.000. land was purchased (20 acres) and hospital buildings were erected at a total cost of $52,600. The work of construction was completed and the hospital was formally ded- icated on Saturday. June 10. 1893. It is one of the few public institutions which is maintained without expense to the city, and it is entirely nonsectarian in character. Patients are ex- pected to pay for board and treatment, yet if they are not able to do so the aid association gives its help in the discretion of its managing officers.
Since its incorporation the officers of the hospital associa- tion have been as follows :
Presidents-Wilham Skinner, 1893-99; William Whiting. 1900-02.
Vice-Presidents-William Whiting, 1893-99; James Ram- age, 1900-02.
Treasurers-J. A. Skinner, 1893-99; William F. Whiting. 1900-02.
Clerk-B. F. Towne. 1893-1902.
Superintendents-L. M. Tuttle, M. D., 1893-96: Charles O. Carpenter, M. D., 1897-1901.
Stewards-William H. Jewett. 1893-98. and 1901-2 (now in office ).
Matrons (after 1894 this offiee became known as superin- tendent of nurses) -Helen M. Hall, 1893-94; Miss C. E. Tower. 1895-98 : Miss M. L. Daniels, 1899; Lillian O. West, 1900-02
The hospital aid association numbers 300 members. The present officers are as follows: President. Mrs. William Whit- ing; vice-presidents, Mrs. William Skinner, Mrs. C. IT. Hey- wood ; secretary. Mrs. F. D. Heywood : treasurer. Mrs. Joseph Metcalf: direetors, Mrs. J. L. Burlingame, Mrs. J. E. Clark. Mrs. James Cowan, Mrs. J. M. Dunham, Mrs. Osear Ely, Mrs. A. W. Esleeck, Mrs. H. M. Farr, Mrs. C. L. Frink, Mrs. F. D. Heywood, Mrs. C. W. Johnson, Mrs. J. G. Mackintosh, Mrs. Jo- seph Metealf, Mrs. F. B. Miner. Mrs. D. H. Newton, Mrs. C. B. Prescott, Mrs. C. W. Ranlet, Mrs. E. A. Reed, Mrs. P. A. Streeter. Mrs. E. S. Waters, Mrs. S. R. Whiting.
In treating of the hospital institutions of our city some brief mention of the almshouse and the hospital in connection
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therewith is necessary. This is one of the oldest of our publie charities, and in its history antedates the town itself, for it was founded while the territory formed a part of the mother town of West Springfield. In April, 1850, the latter town voted 10 direet the seleetmen to sell the "pauper farm and the hospital at Holyoke, at anetion," if agreeable to the inhabitants of the new jurisdiction. It was then that Holyoke established its own infirmary and town hospital, and since that time has given eon- siderate attention to the care and comfort of indigent and af- flieted persons. The annual expense of the "City Farm hos- pital" approximates $2,500, and the institution is under the care of the overseers of the poor.
The Almshouse
In the same connection. also, mention may be made of the House of Providence hospital, another worthy charity of the city, and one of the dependencies of the Catholic church, main- tained in connection with the Father Harkins home for infirm and aged persons. The hospital was opened in 1894, and is chiefly supported by the society known as the "Ladies of Charity."
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
This splendid institution originally was known as the "Hol- yoke Y. M. C. A., " and was so designated in the agreement for permanent organization at the time of incorporation. April 28. 1886. The corporators were Alfred T. Guyott, James P. Cowan, George P. Rice, Frank B. Towne. John H. Skinner. A. Judson
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Rand, Martin L. Griffin, James II. Wylie, jr., H. M. Kendall, Dwight O. Judd, George L. Thorpe, C. R. Adams, Dwight God- dard, Thomas R. Humeston and William A. Aiken.
The association was formally organized, constitution and by-laws were adopted, and the first officers and directors were elected, June 15, 1886. For a few years the association ocen- pied rented rooms on High street, and on June 19, 1889, a eom- mittee was chosen to purchase property at the corner of High and Appleton streets. In the following fall, a sufficient fund having been acquired, a building committee was chosen, under the direction of which plans for the present Y. M. C. A. build- ing were prepared and adopted. The work of construction was begun in 1891, and the corner-stone was laid April 23, 1892. The structure was completed and occupied in 1893. The land eost $40,000 and the building cost about $88,000.
The association now numbers 675 members, and is regarded as one of the most worthy and useful institutions of our city. Sinee its organization the officers of the association have been as follows: James H. Wylie, jr., president ; Charles R. Adams, vice-president : H. M. Kendall, treasurer; Dwight O. Judd, re- cording secretary, June-October, 1886. James H. Wylie, jr., president; Charles R. Adams, viec-president : Howard M. Ken- dall, treasurer: Dwight O. Judd, recording secretary, 1886-87. James H. Wylie, jr., president; Chas. R. Adams, vice-president ; Joseph A. Skinner, treasurer: Lewis E. Bellows, recording sec- retary, 1887-88. James H. Wylie, jr., president; Charles R. Adams, viee-president : Joseph A. Skinner, treasurer; J. 1. Skinner, recording secretary, 1888-93. A. W. Esleeck, president : John Hildreth, vice-president; T. II. Fowler, treasurer ; L. E. Bellows, ree. see., 1893-94; A. W. Esleeek, pres- ident; John Hildreth, vice-president : T. II. Fowler, treasurer; F. B. Towne, ree. sec .. 1894-97. Joseph A. Skinner, president; John Hildreth, vice-president; T. H. Fowler, treasurer; F. B. Towne, ree. sec., 1897-1900. C. W. Rider, president; John Hil- dreth, vice-president ; F. B. Towne, treasurer; J. II. Wylie, jr., ree. see .; R. P. Kaighn, general secretary, 1900-01. C. W. Rider, president ; John Hildreth, vice-president ; F. B. Towne,
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