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We looked over air pumps, but found one firm that would put one on to try, and they would allow but three days' trial, and if used three days must be paid for. This ended the air pump investigation, as the engineer does not think it would work under the conditions.
The Commissioners had an amendment to the original water bill put into the legislature at the suggestion of our engineer and the engineer at the State Board of Health, not believeing that any one would oppose it, but opposition did appear and at the last moment we called in the services of Wm. D. Turner, Esq., of Boston, an authority in such questions of law, and the hearing that was to be held was postponed and at this writing the matter is at a standstill. But as the result of the conference held wih Mr. Turner, we do not hesitate to recommend that this town instruct its Water Commissioners to make a contract with North Attle- boro to supply Plainville with water. We shall explain fully at the town meeting.
We do not think that it is advisable for the town to build a pumping station, as the cost would certainly necessitate a raise in the tax rate. We do not think that it is advisable
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to contract with the present parties for the same reason, and also it is unsafe for the town to longer keep the pump under the factory. We have already had two lessons written in plain English and if we wait for the third, may and prob- ably will regret the act. In fact, we would strongly advise the building of a pumping station, rather than remain as we are at present.
North Attleboro can furnish us with water for every purpose, and in case of fire at any time of the year we can he certain of a 10 inch stream of water from pumps that can throw 2,500,000 gallons per day. North Attleboro is ready and willing to serve us, provided we will guarantee to indemnify them for any damage suit that may be brought against that town. Our attorney, Mr. Wm. D. Turner, strongly advises this course.
The town accounts for 1913 follow :
INCIDENTAL ACCOUNT.
February :
27. Paid H. P. Olney, labor $ 3 20
27. Paid Plainville Press, 1,000 water bills 4 75
March :
13. Paid W. F. Butler, 1/2 day 1 00
27. Paid W. H. Nash, salary for 1912 and stamps 102 50
27. Paid R. Germaine, labor 2 men 6 00
27. Paid R. I. Roofing Co., final payment standpipe 100 00
April :
24. Paid R. Germaine, labor 2 men and tools 7 00
24. Paid W. H. Nash, freight and labor 3 99
24. Paid G. E. Gilchrist & Co., lead flanges 63 72
May :
8. Paid W. H. Nash, express and freight 1 38
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8. Paid National Meter Co., 2 in. disc 7 00
8. Paid H. P. Olney, service work 5 00
8. Paid Walworth Mfg. Co., pipe and supplies 45 21
22. Paid W. H. Nash, labor 2 00
June :
26. Paid R. Germaine, labor 2 men 8 00
26. Paid W. H. Nash, express and labor for 1 man 2 80
July :
24. Paid Rensselaer Valve Co., 2 hydrants 56 40
24. Paid R. Germaine, hydrant work 13 15
24. Paid W. H. Nash, labor at hydrants 2 00
August :
14. Paid R. Germaine, 11/2 days 3 50
14. Paid H. P. Olney, 2 services 2 70
September :
11. Paid Rensselaer Valve Co., 3 wrenches 1 50
11. Paid Plainville Press, 1,000 envelopes 2 00
11. Paid W. H. Nash, express and stamps 4 10
October :
9. Paid H. P. Olney, taping main and piping 10 85
9. Paid W. H. Nash, express, freight and labor 7 16
23. Paid Miss Rand, rent to Oct. 15, 1913 18 00
23. Paid C. N. Moore, teaming 7 50
November :
13. Paid H. P. Olney, labor, 3 services and supplies 14 77
13. Paid R. Germaine, labor 2 men, 3 services 18 00
13. Paid W. H. Nash, Com. expense to Boston and express 15 52
December :
11. Paid National Meter Co., meters 38 00
11. · Paid R. Germaine, labor 8 men 23 75
11. Paid H. P. Olney, labor, 2 services 7 86
11. Paid W. H. Nash, freight, labor and blacksmith 5 06
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January, 1914 :
8. Paid Plainville Press, notices 1 00
8. Paid W. H. Nash, batteries and express 1 25
8. Paid National Meter Co., meters 15 20
8. Paid C. N. Moore, cartage to date 3 00
Total .
$635 82
Amount appropriated $700 00
Amount received from supplies 202 66
$902 66
Expended during year
635 82
Unexpended balance
$266 84
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CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT.
May 22. Paid R. Germaine, final settlement South street $234 33
Oct. 9. Paid Builders Iron Foundry, 1 plug 54
Oct. 9. Paid R. Germaine, labor Cottage street 69 19
Oct. 9. Paid Walworth Mfg. Co., 2 in. pipe and valve 36 48
$340 54
Amount appropriated
$350 00
Expended during year 340 54
Unexpended balance
$ 9 46
WATER PUMPING ACCOUNT.
Aug. 14. Paid Factory Trust to May 1, 1913 $375 00
Aug. 14. Excess for year ending May 1, 1913 385 52
Nov. 15. Paid Factory Trust to Nov. 1, 1913 375 00 1
$1,135 52
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Amount appropriated
$1,150 00
Expended during year
1,135 52
Unexpended balance
$ 14 48
CASH ACCOUNT.
Received from water rates
$2,105 75
Received from sale of supplies
202 66
$2,308 41
Paid Town Treasurer
$2,308 41
Respectfully submitted,
Water Commissioners.
Treasurer's Report
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand Feb. 1, 1913 :-
Library account $50 44
State School Fund account 865 14
Regular town account 2,449 10
$3,364 68
From temporary loans :-
Note No. 11. March 10, 1913, due Nov. 1, 1913 $5,000 00
Note No. 12. April 24, 1913, due Nov. 15, 1913 5,000 00
Note No. 13. Aug. 1, 1913, due
Dec. 31, 1913 3,600 00
Note No. 14. Aug. 28, 1913, due April 2, 1914 1,400 00
Note No. 15. Sept. 24, 1913, due April 2, 1914 1,000 00
$16,000 00
From Tax Collector :-
Taxes assessed in 1912
$2,060 92
Interest on same
67 47
Taxes assessed in 1913
20,408 48
Interest on same
24 40
$22,561 27
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From State of Massachusetts :-
Corporation tax
$96 29
National Bank tax
29 10
Street Railway Franchise tax
146 85
State Aid
144 00
State School Fund
1,022 51
Support of High School
500 00
Support of teachers
100 00
Support of School Superintendent
150 00
Tuition in schools
38 00
Inspection of animals
30 00
Account of forest fires
5 00
$2,261 75
From County of Norfolk :-
Dog licenses
$370 56
Court fines
50 00
$420 56
From Water Commissioners :-
Water rates
$2,105 75
Incidentals
202 66
$2,308 41
From Selectmen :-
Rent of Town Hall
$216 00
Highway account
14 35
$230 35
From School Committee :-
Heating Town Hall
$24 00
Tuition
7 50
Sale of junk
1 12
$32 62
From Fire Department :-
Use of telephone $ 55
$ 55
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From Town Clerk :-
Junk licenses
$80 00
Pool licenses
15 00
Auctioneer's license
2 00
Slaughter house license
1 00
$98 00
Town Sealer of Weights and Measures :-
Fees $8 21
$8 21
From Inspector of Milk :-
Licenses $4 50
$4 50
From Peddler's Licenses :-
Joseph Endress
$6 00
Robert Diamond 6 00
$12 00
From Town of North Attleborough :-
Tax on water supply $10 50
$10 50
From N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co. :-
Account of forest fire $24 20
$24 20
From Interest :-
Interest on deposits
$35 20
Premium on note
10
$35 30
From Town School Fund :- ·
Income
$29 09
$29 09
Total
$47,401 99
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PAYMENTS.
Bills of the Selectmen
$10,048 34
Bills of the School Committee
10,068 38
Bills of the Library Trustees
417 24
Temporary loans
16,100 00
Town Note No. 7
1,000 00
Water Bonds Nos. 1 and 2
1,400 00
School Building Note
1,000 00
Coupons Water Bonds
1,400 00
Interest
825 61
Certifying Town Notes
15 00
State tax
1,840 00
State Highway tax
115 00
State Public Service tax
4 86
County tax
770 78
Abatement of taxes of 1912
32 00
Abatement of taxes of 1913
52 70
On hand January 31, 1914-
Library account
33 20
State School Fund account
417 07
Regular Town account
1,861 81
Total $47,401 99
WALTER E. BARDEN, Town Treasurer.
EXPENDITURES
SELECTMEN'S BILLS
Appropriations.
Receipts
Totals.
Expended.
Unexpended Balance
Overdraws
Current and Incidentals
2500 00
24 75
1150 17
Salaries . . .
216 00
153 78
Forest Fires
69 85
2740 75
2658 60
82 15
Highways . ..
2000 00
14 35
Transferred from Excise Account . .
292 20
2306 55
2306 55
Water Depart .- Pumping .
1150 00
1150 00
1135 52
14 48
Construction
350 00
350 00
340 54
9 46
700 00
202 66
902 66
635 82
266 84
700 00
700 00
841 94
141 94
State Aid.
150 00
150 00
172 00
22 00
Street Lighting
1404 00
1404 00
1404 00
Fire Department
500 00
5 00
505 00
478 37
26 63
Apprehension of Hen Thieves . ...
100 00
100 00
100 00
Enforcement of Liquor Law ..
100 00
100 00
100 00
Local Fish and Game Warden ..
50 00
50 00
50 00
Memorial Day .
75 00
75 00
75 00
TOTAL.
$9779 .00
$754 96
$10533 96
$10048 34
$649 56
$163 94
SCHOOL COMMITTEE BILLS
State for Support of High School
500 00
State for Support of Teachers
100 00
State for Tuition
38 00
Dog Licenses
370 56
Transferred from State School Fund ..
1357 52
Income from Town School Fund. .
29 09
Tuition ..
Heating Town Hall
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5800 00
8226 67
5613 55
Transportation
643 62
Janitor
791 50
Fuel ·
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$8226 67
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7 50
24 00
Teachers. .
1178 00
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1284 80
Town Hall
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Incidentals
Poor
School Books . ... Transfered from State School Fund ... Incidentals School Physician TOTAL
500 00
113 06 1 12
613 06 851 12 50 00
613 06 858 65 25 00
25 00
7550 00
2540 85
10090 85
10068 38
30 00
7 53
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
- Balance on Hand Feb. Ist, 1913. . . . . .. Bills Approved .
400 00
450 44
417 24
33 20
TOTAL
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400 00
50 44
450 44
417 24
33 20
TREASURER'S BILLS
Interest
2100 00
127 17
2227 17
2225 61
1 56
Water Bonds
1400 00
1400 00
1400 00
Town Note
1000 00
1000 00
1000 00
School Building Note
1000 00
1000 00
1000 00
Temporary Loans
2500 00
16000 00
18500 00
16100 00
* 2400 00
State Tax
1840 00
1840 00
1840 00
State Highway Tax
115 00
115 00
115 00
State Public Service Tax
1 86
1 86
4 86
County Tax.
770 78
770 78
770 78
Abatement of Taxes of 1912
32 00
+ 32 00
Abatement of Taxes of 1913
52 70
+ 52 70
Certifying Town Notes.
15 00
+ 15 00
TOTAL
10730 64
16127 17
26857 81
24555 95
2401 56
99 70
GRAND TOTAL
$28459 64
$19473 42
$47933 06
$45089 91
$3114 32
$271 17
Cash on hand Library account, January 31, 1914. . .
33 20
Cash on hand State School Fund January 3Ist, 1914.
417 07
Cash on hand Regular Town account, January 31st, 1914.
1861 81
$47401 99
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+ No Appropriation * Temporary Loans due April 2d, 1914
WALTER E. BARDEN, Town Treasurer.
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INTEREST ACCOUNT.
RECEIPTS.
Appropriation $2,100 00
From deposits Manufacturers' National Bank 35 20
From premium on note 10
From taxes assessed in 1912
67 47
From taxes assessed in 1913 24 40
Total
$2,227 17
PAYMENTS.
1913.
Feb. 28. Coupons Water Loan, at 4% $700 00
Mar. 7. Interest on Notes Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10, at 4% 80 00
Mar. 15. Interest on $5,000, temporary loan, at 434% 154 38
May 1. Interest on School Building Notes, at 31/2% 140 00
May 1. Interest on $5,000, temporary loan, at .0458% 127 22
Aug. 27. Interest on Notes Nos. 7, 8, 9 and 10, at 4% 80 00
Aug. 27. Coupons Water Loan, at 4% 700 00
Sept. 29. Interest on $1,000, temporary loan at 4% 24 92 Nov. 1. Interest on School Building Notes, at 31/2% 122 50
Dec. 31. Interest on $3,600, temporary loan, at 41/2% 67 50
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1914. Jan. 31. Interest on Town School Fund Note, at 4% 29 09
Unexpended balance
$2,225 61
1 56
Total
$2,227 17
PUBLIC LIBRARY ACCOUNT.
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand Feb. 1, 1913
$50 44
Appropriation 400 00
Total
$150 44
PAYMENTS.
Bills approved by the Trustees
$417 24
Balance on hand Jan. 31, 1914
33 20
Total
$450 44
STATE SHOOL FUND.
Balance on hand Feb. 1, 1913
$865 14
Jan. 26, 1914. Received from State
1,022 51
Total $1,887 65
Jan. 31, 1914. Transferred by order of the
School Committee to school account
$1,357 52
To book account
113 06
Total Jan. 31, 1914. Balance on hand
$1,470 58
417 04
Total
$1,887 62
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TOWN SCHOOL FUND.
Note of the Town, payable in 1921 $727 30
EXCISE AND FRANCHISE ACCOUNT.
Feb. 1, 1913. Balance on hand $315 22
Received Excise tax M. A. & WV. Railway 25 29
Received Excise tax Interstate 123 75
Received Franchise tax
146 85
Total $661 11
Jan. 31, 1914. Transferred to Highway account $292 20
Balance on hand 368 91
Total
$661 11
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
LIABILITIES.
School Building Loan
$7,000 00
Note No. 8. Due Sept. 1, 1914
1,000 00
Note No. 9. Due Sept. 1, 1915,
1,000 00
Note No. 10. Due Sept. 1, 1915
1.000 00
Note No. 14. Due April 2, 1914
1,400 00
Note No. 15. Due April 2, 1914
1,000 00
Note due Town School Fund
727 30
Interest accrued on School Building Loan
61 25
Interest accrued on Notes Nos. 8, 9 and 10
50 00
Interest accrued on Note No. 14
29 15
Outstanding bills (estimated)
1,400 00
Total
$14,667 70
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ASSETS.
Cash on hand
$1,861 81
Due from taxes of 1913
2,432 68
Due from State for School Superintendent
100 00
Due from State for inspection of animals
30 00
Due from State for State Aid
172 00
Total
$4,596 49
Net debt January 31, 1913
$12,496 61
Net debt January 31, 1914
10,071 21
Decrease of debt for the year
2,425 40
TOWN WATER SUPPLY DEBT.
Forty-eight coupon bonds, value $700 each. Issued Sept. 1,1908.
Payable, two Sept. 1, 1914, and two annually thereafter.
Interest at four per cent, payable semi-annually March 1 and Sept. 1.
Total amount outstanding Jan 31, $33,600.
Amount paid in 1913, $1,400
WALTER E. BARDEN, Town Treasurer.
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Assessors' Report
PLAINVILLE, MASS., January 31, 1914.
$1,840 00
State Tax
115 00
State Highway
770 78
County Town Grant
19,879 17
$22,604 95
'l'ax on Personal Estate
$ 5,400 03
Tax on Real Estate
16,370 92
$21,770 95
Polls
$22,604 95
Excise Tax
Interstate Street Railway
$123 76
A. M. & W. Street Railway
75 29
$199 05
37 17
Omitted Assessments
Total of Warrants to Collector Abatements
$22,841 17
52 70
$22,788 47
834 00
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TABLE OF AGGREGATE.
No. of residents assessed on property
346
No. of non-residents assessed on property
138
Poll Tax only 204
Total number assessed
688
Total number Polls
417
Value of Personal Estate
$257,132 00
Value of Real Estate, buildings
559,405 00
Value of Real Estate, land
220,157 00
Total Value assessed estate
$1,036,694 00
Rate, per $1,000
$21 00
No. Horses assessed
131
No. Cows assessed
170
No. other Neat Cattle
61
No. Swine
61
No. Dwelling Houses
322
No. acres land
6,243
No. Fowl
4,977
Omitted assessments
Value of land
$1,250 00
Value of buildings
$ 520 00
No. dwellings
2
No. acres land
821/4
ABATEMENTS TAX OF 1912.
Thomas Arnold, civil war veteran
Poll $2 00
John Casey, died
Poll 2 00
Charles Cunningham, died
Poll 2 00
Frank Chadwick, left town
Poll 2 00
Joseph Champagne, left town
Poll 2 00
George Clark, left town
Poll 2 00
Joseph Daino, left town
Poll 2 00
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Poll 2 00
Henry Desautelle, left town
Poll 2 00
George Duchane, left town
Poll
2 00
Harry Rehling, left town
Poll
2 00
Charles Schultz, left town
Poll
2 00
Wesley Simmons, left town
Poll
2 00
William Smith, left town
Poll
2 00
Clarence Snell, left town
Poll
2 00
George Stark, left town
Poll
2 00
Harry Whiting, unable to contribute
$32 00
ABATEMENTS TAX OF 1913.
over value $2 30
Bertha E. Hoffman, Real,
over value 4 20
Duncan McGregor, Real,
error 42 00
Whiting Chain Co., Personal,
over value 1 05
Davis Blackinton, Real,
excess acreage 3 15
Jane Owen, Real
$52 70
J. F. THOMPSON, WM. E. BLANCHARD, Assessors of Town of Plainville.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The Public Library during the past year made its usual brief history, but progressive in character.
The opportunities afforded the public in the amount and quality of reading matter in a library the size of yours are rapidly becoming favorably esteemed and more generally appreciated. Though there was no increase in circulation, 3849 during the past year, a record was maintained almost equal to that of the previous year. which was high water mark, 4042.
The library has become more widely known as to what it contains and an effort to progress has been made in the willingness of the local press to advertise titles of books as added to our shelves,, of which free privilege we are gratefully availing ourselves.
Eighty-eight new cards issued were largely to those who have in recent years become residents, and it should be here noted that new residents in larger proportion to longer residents are taking books. In frequent in- stances, however, during the past year, some of our long time residents have become patrons of the library.
Patrons taking an additional book, one other than fic- tion (the privilege of all) are on the increase. Open book shelves have been the same as heretofore, though patrons mix the books up to some extent with others in various parts of the shelves where they do not belong.
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The number of volumes added during the past year was about four hundred and eighty, about sixty-five of which were received from the State Free Public Library Com- mission, and by an understanding with that board placed in the schools for the use of the pupils of grades one to five, at the discretion of and under the care of the teach- ers. With regard to these books and plan, we are pleased to report everything has worked nicely and proved pleas- ant to the teachers and valuable and greatly enjoyable to the pupils. The circulation of these books has not been added to our circulation figures, though the books have circulated so much that many copies have been badly worn. These books belong to the library, but what plans are made by the State as to whether we will receive more, we cannot at this time announce.
1913.
Dr. Cr.
Feb. 1. Balance on hand $50 44
March Appropriation 400 00
Expended for books
$326 37
Furnishings 6 00
Services Janitor and Ass't Librarian 61 50
Supplies and Expenses 23 37
Jan. 31, 1914. Balance on hand 33 20
$450 44 $450 44
Petty Cash.
1913.
Feb. 1. Balance on hand $4 11
Rec'd from fines during the year 11 95
$16 06
Expended, sundry items. etc. $13 83
Feb. 1, 1914. Balance on hand in library .. $2 23
The library is a esrvice rendered to the public, who
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own it. Its worth is what they make it, your gain is as you use it and support it. If it is food or recreation for you, tell others, avail yourselves, support it and make it equal to as many calls as you can.
Respectfully submitted,
FRED W. NORTHUP, JOHN T. GOFF, JAMES H. SHANNON, Trustees.
Tax Collector's Report
1912 ACCOUNT.
Uncollected balance, January 31, 1913
$2,060 92
Interest on above 67 47
Total to collect
$2,128 39
Collected and paid Treasurer $2,096 39
Abatements
32 00
$2,128 39
1913 ACCOUNT.
Amount of Assessors' Warrants
$22,642 12
Amount of Excise Tax 199 04
Total Tax levy Collected and paid Treasurer $20,355 78
$22,841 16
Abatements 52 70
$20,408 48
Uncollected balance $2,432 68
Interest collected and paid Treasurer
$
24 40
O. P. BROWN, Collector of Taxes.
Plainville, Mass., January 31, 1914.
Report of Milk Inspector
PLAINVILLE, MASS., Feb. 5, 1914.
To the Board of Health :
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Milk.
During the year several tests were made by the Babcock tester, and each was found up to and above the standard required by law. No complaints have been received as to adulterated or unclean milk, or milk below the standard.
During the year two exhibitions were given, by the com- bined efforts of the Massachusetts State Board of Agri- culture, Massachusetts Milk Inspectors' Association and the Massachusetts Dairy Association for the Eastern sec- tion of the state at Brockton, and for the Western section at Springfield. I am pleased to state that George C. Wil- kins of Plainville, entered the contest and secured the eighth prize for clean milk at Brockton.
Milk licenses issued. . 9 Amount paid to Town Treasurer $4.50
Respectfully submitted, JOHN J. EIDEN, Inspector of Milk.
Report of Fire Engineers
To the Board of Selectmen: 1
The Board of Engineers respectfully submit the following report.
The same Board of Engineers continue in office as last year with the same organization.
Again we have been fortunate in the matter of serious fires, there having been but three alarms for buildings and five for forest.
In the line of new supplies we have purchased 500 feet of new hose and various small articles. We have also re- painted the hook and ladder truck, which was badly needed, and also installed electric lights in the hose house.
We would respectfully recommend that the usual sum of $500 be granted for the support of the Department for the ensuing year.
R. P. RHODES, FRED W. NORTHUP, EDWARD H. NELSON, Board of Engineers.
Report of Sealer of Weights and Measures
PLAINVILLE, MASS., January 31, 1914.
Number of platform scales over 5,000 lbs. sealed 2
Number of platform scales under 5,000 lbs. sealed 1
Number of computing scales sealed 3
Number of all other scales sealed
21
Number of weights adjusted
3
Number of weights sealed
54
Number of dry measures sealed 4
Number of liquid measures sealed
23
Number of milk and cream jars sealed
36
Number of linear measures scaled
1
Total sealing fees, $7.21.
J. F. THOMPSON, Sealer.
Report of Inspector of Animals
To the Selectmen of Plainville:
GENTLMEN :- I have inspected one hunderd and forty- four (144) cows in milk, thirty-one (31) cows that were
dry, nine (9) bulls, eighty (80) young stock, ninety-five (95) swine and two (2) goats.
I visited fifty-one barns and found a marked improvement in the majority of them.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES N. MOORE, Inspector of Animals.
Plainville, Mass., January 26, 1914.
Report of Auditor
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This certifies that I have carefully examined the books and accounts of the Treasurer and find them correct. That I have examined the books and compared the vouchers of the Selectmen, School Committee, Water Commissioners, and compared the vouchers of the Public Library and Fire Department and find them to agree with the pay rolls of the Treasurer. That I have carefully examined the books of the Collector of Taxes for the year 1912 and find the same correct and paid in full, and the books of the Collector for the year 1913 and that the amounts collected and taxes unpaid are as stated in the Treasurer's report.
HARRY B. THOMPSON, Auditor.
February 22, 1914.
Town Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, ss. :
To E. Wright Sargent or either of the Constables of the. Town of Plainville :
GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Plainville, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall, in said Plainville, on Monday, the ninth day of March, A. D. 1914, at nine o'clock in the fore- noon, then and there to act on the following articles, viz. :
ARTICLE 1.
To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
ARTICLE 2.
To consider and act upon the report of the Selectmen, Treasurer and other Town Officers.
ARTICLE 3.
To choose all necessary Town Officers. The following are to be chosen by ballot, viz .: Three Selectmen, threc Overseers of the Poor, one Assessor for three years, one
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Treasurer, one Town Clerk, one Trustee of the Public Library for three years, one Auditor, one Collector of Taxes, one Water Commissioner for three years, one mem- ber of the School Committee for three years, one Tree Warden, three Constables, and also upon the same ballot to vote upon the question "Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in the Town." All officers except as above named are to be chosen for one year.
The polls will be open at 9:30 A. M. and may be closed at 2 P. M.
ARTICLE 4.
To see how much money the Town will vote to appro- priate and raise for
1st. For the support of schools for the current year.
2nd. For school books and supplies.
3rd. For school incidentals.
4th. For the employment of a Superintendent of Schools.
5th. For the employment of a School Physician.
6th. For the support of the Public Library.
7th. For the payment of the salaries of the different Town Officers.
8th. For current and incidental expenses for the cur- rent year.
9th. For the support of the poor and Soldiers' Relief the current year.
10th. For highways and bridges the current year and determine how the same shall be expended.
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11th. For State and Military Aid the current year.
12th. For Memorial Day.
13th. For payment of interest the current year.
14th. For Fire Department the current year.
15th. For lighting the streets the current year.
16th. For Water Department, incidentals and pumping. 17th. For sidewalks.
ARTICLE 5.
To see if the Town will grant the use of the Town Hall free of charge to:
Ist. George H. Maintien Post 133, G. A. R., three days.
2nd. Plainville Fire Department, four evenings.
3rd. The Alumni Association, two evenings.
4th. The Plainville M. E. Church, three evenings.
5th. The Plainville Grange, one evening. the current year.
ARTICLE 6.
'l'o see if the Town will vote to appropriate and raise the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the apprehension of hen thieves and place such sum in the hands of the Selectment to be used at their discretion.
ARTICLE 7.
l'o see how much money the Town will vote to appro- priate and raise for the suppression of the sale of intoxicat- ing liquors and for the apprehension and prosecution of offenders against the law relating to the illegal keeping and
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