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With the establishment of the Civic League and the Men's Forum, our town has started out to self better- ment and it is expected that our library will be no small factor in that direction but ever alert to aid in the up- building of a more intelligent and honorble community. Aiding and abetting the library and using its riches will aid others and prosperity will be to all and from all. Laud- able ambitions are being already created and growing ap- petites must be fed and growing ambitions may jointly ac- cording to our humble means be fostered here as well as in other places. A few books have been added to the
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children's books stationed in the schools with the lower grades.
As the valuation of our town is now more than a million dollars we cannot claim much financial aid from the State according to the recent act whereby the State Library Com- mission may aid towns of less than a million dollars valua- tion, but the Commission exists to aid the libraries and will continue to do so in many other ways. In the matter of arranging libraries into groups under local secretaries, we have now been more conveniently grouped with Fox- borough, Mansfield, North Attleboro, Norton, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Wrentham. Miss Helen M. Claflin of Attle- boro being local Secretary of the group.
We thank the town for its liberal support in the past and modestly assume that you know well the good you continue to render.
About two hundred and seventy-five volumes have been added during the previous year at an expense of $220.11. Balance 1914
$3 78
Appropriation
400 00
$403 78
Expended Books
$220 11
Rebinding Books
21 28
Janitor and Librarian
55 00
Expenses .
45 57
Reseating chairs
4 00
Book Case, Shepardville
4 00
$349 96
Balance .
$53 82
To which is added received for 1914 -.
1915 fines in hands of Librarian
7 30
$61 12
Subject to payment of bills already contracted.
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Respectfully submitted.
FRED W. NORTHUP, JAMES H. SHANNON, THEODORE E. A. FULLER. Trustees Plainville Public Library.
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Treasurer's Report
Receipts.
Cash on hand, January 1st, 1915 :-
Town account
$1,112 61
Library account
3 78
$1,116 39
From temporary loans :---
Note No. 23 dated Jan. 22, 1915, due April 12, 1915 $5,000 00
Note No. 24 dated Jan. 22, 1915, due Nov. 2, 1915 5,000 00
Note No. 25 dated March 31, 1915,
due Nov. 2, 1915 5,000 00
Note No. 26 dated March 31, 1915, due Nov. 15, 1915 5,000 00
Note No. 28 dated June 24, 1915,
due Jan. 15, 1916 5,000 00
Note No. 29 dated Nov. 20, 1915,
due Jan. 20, 1916 2,000 00
27,000 00
From Commonwealth of Massachusetts :-
Corporation Tax $53 36
National Bank Tax 20 75
Street Railway Franchise Tax 146 75
For State Aid 208 00
For Inspection of Animals
30 00
For Gypsy Moth Work
202 10
For Water (Highway)
5 00
For State School Fund
921 62
For support of High School
500 00
For Support of Sup't. of School. . 150 00
For Support of Teachers
100 00
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For Industrial School Tuition 24 50
2,362 08
From County of Norfolk :-
For Dog Licenses 362 25
362 25
From Tax Collector :---
For taxes assessed in 1913 359 98
For interest on same 39 26
For taxes assessed in 1914
3,465 36
For interest on same 108 42
For taxes assessed in 1915 18,550 51
For interest on same
12 41
For Moth taxes assessed in 1915
105 52
22,641 46
From Water Commissioners :- -
For Water rates
2,320 40
For Supplies
68 86
2,389 26
From Selectmen :-
For receipts from Town Hall ... 130 00
For receipts from private spraying 58 25
For reinbursement bill No. 411 (1914) 2 00
For reinbursement bill No. 7 . . .
42
For costs awarded town on land Company's suit. 217 22
407 89
From Overseers of the Poor .-
For amount paidfor City of Attleboro 198 60
198 60
From School Committee :-
For heating Town Hall 24 00
For tuition, High School 37 50
For tuition, Graded Schools
11 50
73 00
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From Town Clerk :----
For Junk Licenses 120 00
For Pool Licenses 7 50
For Auctioneer Licenses 4 00
For Slaughter House License 1 00
For Fees
35
132 85
From Milk Inspector :
For Licenses 5 00
5 00
From Sealer of Weights and Measures:
For Fees 7 27
7 27
From Fire Department :-
For Bill H. I. Nash 25 30
25 30
From Highway Department :----
From Earl Thompson
11 25
From Ida Maxcy 2 25
From J. F. Breen
7 00
From Theresa Walden
2 50
From Otto Hazenkamp
2 75
25 75
From Peddlers' Licenses :--
Christia A. Kongias
6 00
Robert F Diamond 6 00
Harry Davis 6 00
Charles Heckman 6 00
Charles F. Marble
6 00
Win fried Endress
6 00
Morris Hushansky
6 00
Abram Gergrenian (not issued) ..
4 00
...
46 00
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From Town of North Attleboro :-
Tax on Water Supply 11 15
11 15
From Interest :-
For Interest on Bank Deposits 43 89
43 SJ
From Income. Town School Fund :-
For Dividend, Attleboro Savings Bank 36 79
36 79
Total
$56,884 93
Payments.
vouchers of the Selectmen $11,170 47
Vouchers of the School Committee 10,059 93
Vouchers of the Library Trustees 349 96
Temporary Loans 25.000 00
Town Note 1,000 00
school Building Note
1,000 00
Water Bonds Nos. 5 and 6
1,400 00
Coupons on Water Bonds
1,288 00
Interest on School House Loan 192 50
Interest on Town Notes 586 69
Certifying Town Notes 12 00
1 batement of Taxes 2 27
State Tax
2,242 50
State Highway Tax 211 08
County Tax 801 61
Cash on hand :-
Balance Library account $53 82
Balance State School Fund 2 48
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Balance Excise andFranchise acc't
918 55
Balance Regular Town account .. 593 07
1,567 92
Total
$56,884 93
WALTER E. BARDEN, Town Treasurer.
Expenditures
SELECTMEN'S BILLS
Appropriations
Receipts
Totals
Payments
Unexpended Balance
Overdrawn
Incidental ..
550 52
$2316 72
Town Hall .
130 00
195 39
Forest Fires.
465 97
Gypsy Moth ...
202 10
714 39
Gypsy Moth taxes.
105 52
Private Spraying ..
58 25
Total Current and Incidental
$2600 00
$1046 39
$3646 39
$3692 47
$46 08
Salaries
1275 00
1275 00
1049 25
$225 75
Highways
1200 00
30 75
1230 75
1221 57
9 18
Water Department (Pumping)
900 00
900 00
750 00
150 00
Water Department (Incidentals) ..
400 00
68 86
468 86
352 25
116 61
Poor .
1300 00
198 60
1498 60
1528 11
29 51
State Aid . .
375 00
208 00
583 00
322 00
261 00
Street Lighting
1287 00
1287 00
1287 00
Fire Department
300 00
25 30
325 30
322 00
3 30
Memorial Day . .
75 00
75 (
75 00
Snow Bills,
3
Transferred from Excise Acct.
70 82
70 82
70 82
Fire Alarm.
500 00
500 00
500 00
Total.
$10212 00
$1648 72
$11860 72
$1170 47
$765 84
$75 59
SCHOOL BILLS
State Support of High School
500 00
State Support of Teachers
100 00
Transferred from State School Fund ..
919 14
Income Town School Fund ..
36 79
Dog Licenses. . .
362 25
Heating Town Hall.
24 00
Tuition
49 00
Teachers
$5762 53
Transportation
1270 30
Janitor
795 00
Fuel
688 35
Total.
$6525 00
$1991 18
$8516 18
$8516 18
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6525 00
Superintendent of Schools .. .. . . School Books and Supplies ......
$360 00
$360 00
$368 35
$8 35
600 00
600 00
543 11
$56 89
Incidentals .. . . . ......
450 00
450 00
441 78
8 22
Industrial Work. . School Physician ..
......
200 00
200 00
1 01
75 99
50 00
50 00
50 00
Teachers Retirement Fund. Total . ..
$8185 00
$1991 18
$10176 18
$10059 93
$191 10
$74 85
PUBLIC LIBRARY BILLS Balance from last year . .
$3 78
Bills approved by Trustees
400 00
$403 78
$349 96
$53 82
$400 00
$3 78
$403 78
$349 96
$53 82
TREASURERS BILLS
Interest . . .
$2000 00 $ 203 98
$2203 98
$2067 19
$136 79
Temporary Loans
5000 00
27000 00
32000 00
25000 00
7000 00 **
Water Bonds ..
1400 00
1400 00
1400 00
Town Notes . ..
1000 00
1000 00
1000 00
School Building Loan
1000
00
1000 00
1000 00
State tax.
2242 50
2242 50
2242 50
State Highway tax
211 08
211 08
211 08
County tax . . ..
801 61
801 61
801 61
Abatement of taxes. . .
2 27
Certifying Town Notes
12 00
Total.
$13655 19
$27203 98
$40859 17
$33736 65
$7136 79
$14 27
Grand Total ..
$32452 19
$30847 66
$63299 85
$8147 55
$164 71
CASH ON HAND
$53 82
Library Account.
2 48
State School Fund Account.
1511 61
Regular Town Account
$56884 93
* No Appropriation.
WALTER E. BARDEN,
** Temporary loans due January, 1916.
Town Treasurer.
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$2 27* 12 00*
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66 50
66 50*
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INTEREST ACCOUNT.
Receipts.
Appropriation $2,000 00
From deposits, Manufacturer's National Bank .. 43 89
From taxes, assessed in 1913 39 26
From taxes assessed in 1914 108 42
From taxes, assessed in 1915
12 41
Total . . $2,203 98
Payments.
1915. /
Jan. 22. Interest on $5,000 temporary loan No. 23, 76 days at 3.90 per cent 41 16
Jan. 22. Interest on $5,000 temporary loan No. 24, 280 days at 4 per cent 155 56
Jan. 27. Interest on $5,000 tmeporary loan No. 19, 6 days at 4 per cent 3 33
Feb. 25. Interest on town notes Nos. 8 and 9, 6 months at 4 per cent 40 00
Feb. 25. Coupons on Water loan, 6 months at 4 per cent 644 00
March 31. Interest on $5,000, temporary loan No. 25, 211 days at 3.40 per cent 99 63
March 31. Interest on $5,000 temporary loan No. 26, 223 days at 3.40 per cent. 105 27
April 24. Interest on six School Building Notes, 6 months at 3 1-2 per cent 105 00
June 24. Interest on $5,000 temporary loan No. 28, 202 days at 3.30 per cent 92 57
Aug. 27. Interest on Town note No. 8, 6 months at 4 per cent 20 00
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Aug. 27. Interest on Town note No. 9, 6 months at 4 per cent. 20 00
Aug. 27. Coupon Water Bonds, 6 months at 4 per cent 644 00
Oct. 28. Interest on Five School Building Notes, 6 months at 3 1-2 per cent 87 50
Nov. 20. Interest on $2,000 temporary loan No. 29, 55 days at 3 per cent 9 17
Total $2,067 19
L'nexpended balance 136 79
$2,203 98
PUBLIC LIBRARY ACCOUNT.
Receipts.
alance on hand Jan. 1st, 1915 $3,78
Appropriation 400 00
Total
$403 78
Payments.
Lills approved by the Trustees $349 96
Balance on hand Dec. 31st, 1915 53 82
Total $403 78
STATE SCHOOL FUND.
L': lance on hand Jan. 1st, 1915 00
l'eceived from the State 921 62
Total .
921 62
Transferred to the School account 919 14
Palance on hand Dec. 31st, 1915 2 48
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TOWN SCHOOL FUND.
1915.
Dec. 31. Deposit in Attleboro Savings Bank .. 727 30 EXCISE AND FRANCHISE ACCOUNT.
Receipts.
1915.
Jan. 1st. Balance on hand 682 91
Received from Franchise Tax 146 75
Received from Excise Tax 159 7:
Total 989 37
Payments.
1915.
Dec. 31. Transferred to Snow account 70 82
Dec. 31. Balance on hand 918 55
Total
989 37
TOWN WATER SUPPLY DEBT.
44 Coupon Bonds outstanding, value $700 each $30,800 00 $1400 Due and payable Sept. 1st, 1916. Interest at 4 per cent payable March 1st and Sept. 1st.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
December 31st, 1915.
Liabilities.
5 School Building Notes $5,000 00
Note No. 10, due Sept. 1st, 1916 1,000 00
Temporary loan Note No. 28 due Jan. 15, 1916 5,000 00 Temporary loan Note No. 29 due Jan. 20, 1916 2,000 00
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Interest accruded on School Building Notes
29 17
Interest accrued on Note No. 10 13 33
Interest accrued on Water Bonds
410 66
Outstanding bills, estimated
1,750 00
Total
$15,203 16
Assets.
Cash on hand
$1,511 62
Dues from taxes of 1913 193 63
Due from taxes of 1914
2,260 44
Due from taxes of 1915
6,069 06
Due from moth tax of 1915
24 59
Due from State, School Dept.
100 00
Due from State, Inspection of Animals
30 00
Due from State, for State Aid
322 00
Due from State, for Gypsy Moth Work
200 00
Due from State, on account of Poor Dept
76 50
Total
$10,787 84
Net Debt, Dec. 31st, 1915
4,415 32
Net Debt, Dec. 31st, 1914
6,644 13
Reduction of Debt during year
2,228 81
Reduction of Water Debt during year
1,400 00
Total reduction of Debt $3,628 81
WALTER E. BARDEN, Town Treasurer.
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Auditor's Report
This is to certify that I have carefully examined the books and accounts of the Town Treasurer and find them com- plete and correct ; that I have carefully examined and com- pared the books of the Collector of Taxes for the years 1914 and 1915 and find the amounts collected and paid the Treasurer and the amounts uncollected agree with the state- ment of the Town Treasurer. That I have examined the books and compared the vouchers of the Selectmen, Water Commissioners, School Committee, Public Library Trustees, and the Fire Engineers and find them correct and agree with the payments of the Treasurer.
I also find the Books and Records of the Town Clerk complete and correct.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK E. WHITING, Auditor. Plainville, Mass., February 8, 1916.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Town of Plainville
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School Officials
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
WILLIS M. FULLER, Chairman, Term expires 1918 CHARLES C. ROOT, Secretary, JOHN J. EIDEN, Term expires 1916 Term expires 1916
Meetings : 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Union Superintendent for Foxboro, Norton and Plain- ville,
IRA A. JENKINS, A. M. Tel., Foxboro, 41-3.
Authorized to issue Work Certificates, JENNIE S. DICKSON.
School Physician, HERBERT LOWELL RICH, M. D.
Attendance Officer, HERMAN S. J. LOUD.
SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1916.
Winter term of all schools began January 3, 1916. Winter term of all schools closes March 24, 1916. Spring term of all schools begins April 3, 1916. Spring term of common schools closes June 9, 1916 Spring term of High School closes June 23, 1916. High School graduation, June 23, 1916.
Fall term of all schools begins September 5, 1916.
Fall term of all schools closes December 22, 1916.
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HOLIDAYS.
February 22, April 19, May 30, October 12, Thanksgiving Day and day following.
SCHOOL SESSIONS.
High School: 8 to 1.
Grammar School : 9 to 12 and 1.15 to 3:15.
Primary School : 9 to 11:45 and 1:15 to 3:15.
STORM SIGNALS.
Three double blasts, 2-2-2, of the fire alarm at 7:15 A. M. signify no session for the day.
Two double blasts, 2-2, of the fire alarm at 7:15 A. M. signify no session, with the exception of the High School.
Two double blasts, 2-2, of the fire alram at 11:30 A. M. signify no afternoon session.
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Report of School Committee
To the Citizens of Plainville :
It was with regret that at the first meeting of the year the Committee was obliged to act on the resignation of Mr. Rufus King, former Chairman, who had had served on the Board so long and faithfully. We feel that the town lost a good and conscientious worker, one who tried to do his best at all times, and no greater praise could be given or asked for. This vancancy was filled by the appointment of Mr. John J. Eiden, and the working of the Board has been har- monious and satisfactory in every way.
We have tried to do our duty in an honest, impartial man- ner, to give justice to all, to listen to any complaints, and to rectify any wrongs when it was possible to do so.
At the beginning of the year the Committee decided to bring all matters before the full Board and to have no in- dividual work but to have every action approved by all members, and we have found the same very satisfactory.
In the following pages will be found the reports of the Superintendent and teachers, which will explain to the peo- ple the exact condition and working of the schools in all de- partments, together with recommendations for the future advancement of the same.
We wish here to take the opportunity to say that the Com- mittee appreciate all the efforts put forth by both the Su- perintendent and teachers for the advancement of the work and for their faithful endeavors in the performance of their several duties and to assure them of the hearty support of the Committee at all times.
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A great many such needed repairs have been made in and about the buildings. There are many more to follow until we hope to have the whole premises put in first class condi- tion. We are able to do this at a small expense as Mr. Loud is able and willing to do much work that would be costly if performed by outside parties.
We wish to call the attention of the voters to the fact that the High School building must be painted this coming season in order to preserve the same as it is in bad condition. Owing to the reduction in the grant in the Incidental Ac- count, it was not possible to accomplish this the past year, but it cannot be put off any longer.
We would also call attention to the ceilings in the Town Hall building, which are in a dangerous condition, especially in the corridor, where the plastering has fallen in different places. It seems impossible to repair the same so as to make it secure. A portion fell not long ago, striking a man on the head, and had it been a child, serious injury might have re- sulted, and the town would have been responsible for the same. Your Committee would recommend the placing of steel ceilings in all the rooms, taking one room each year. While this would be an extra expense, it would be a perma- nent improvement and a financial saving in the long run.
The Committee is pleased to notice that with many the interest in the schools does not cease when they finish their work here, but continues and makes itself manifest in their activity in the Alumni Association. The Association has shown its desire to advance the work in the High School by offering a prize to the winner in a speaking contest to be held soon. This contest will be beneficial to all who parti- cipate, whether they win the prize or not, as it will give them experience which will help them in the years to come. We hope that these contests may continue to the benefit of all.
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The town barge that conveys the pupils from Blake's Hill district was in very bad condition. While preparing it for painting, it was discovered that the iron work was badly worn. In fact, it is surprising that there was no accident which would have resulted in piling the children in a heap at the foot of some of the hills; but now that it has been given a coat of paint, new cushions and a thorough repair- ing in all parts, it is in as good condition and as strong, comfortable and safe as possible to make it.
We are sorry to say that the barges are very much crowd- ed but under the circumstances it is the best that can be, done.
It was thought at the beginning of the year that it would necessary to take the room now occupied by the library for school purposes, but as that would call for an increase in the teaching force and considerable expense in fitting up the room, arrangements have been made so that the change has been put off for the present, yet the time will soon come, if business improves, when this matteer will have to be taken up, as the schools are liable to be crowded.
The Committee decided at the beginning of the year to hold meetings on the second and fourth Wednesdays to ap- prove bills so that the teachers would not be obliged to wait a whole month for their money. The plan seems to give satisfaction as we have heard of no complaint from any teacher.
The Committee will welcome any one to their meetings, who is interested in the schools, and wishes to make any complaint, ask for any information, make any suggestions, or bring forth anything that may be beneficial to the schools in any way, and they will act to the best of their ability in any of these matters.
We feel that the town has been very fortunate in not hav- ing any changes in the teaching force for the year, and we
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hope that with the combined efforts of both parents and teachers the coming year may be more prolific of good and more noticeable for advancement than any in the past.
We recommend the following appropriations.
Teachers' Wages, Care and Fuel $6,675 00
Books and Supplies 700 00
Incidental 650 00
Industrial 200 00
School Superintendent
380 00
School Physician
50 00
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIS M. FULLER, CHARLES C. ROOT, JOHN J. EIDEN,
School Committee.
January 1, 1916.
Money Available for School Purposes.
Teachers' wages, care and fuel $6,525 00
Incidentals 450 00
Industrial 200 00
Books and supplies 600 00
Superintendent
360 00
State School Fund
914 14
Dog Tax
362 25
Interest on Town School Fund 36 79
Tuition 49 00
State for High School 500 00
State for Teachers' Wages 100 00
School Physician 50 00
Heating Hall
24 00
-$10,176 18
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Teachers' W'ages, Care and Fuel.
Appropriated $6,525 00
'Teachers' Wages from State 100 00
High School Support from State ... 500 00
Tuition incidental 49 00
From Town for Heating Hall
24 00
Transferred from State Fund
914 14
Interest from School Fund 36 79
Dog Tax 362 25
$8,582 68
Expended.
Teachers' Wages
$5,829 03
Transportation
1,270 30
Care
795 00
Fuel
688 35
$8,582 68
Incidental.
Appropriated
$450 00
Expended
441 78
Unexpended balance $8 22
Industrial.
.Appropriated
$200 00
Expended
124 01
Unexpended balance $75 99
Books and upplies.
Appropriated
$600 00
Expended
.
543 11
Unexpended balance
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ANNUAL REPORT.
Superintendent's Salary.
Appropriated
$360 00
F.xpended
368 35
Overdraw. $8 35
School Physician.
Appropriated
$50 00
Expended 00
Unexpended balance $50 00
State Fund.
Received
$921 62
Transferred 919 14
Unexpended balance $2 48
Incidental Account.
James H. Shanon, repairing clock. . $4 00
Eldridge Enter. House 2 30
Ira A. Jenkins, postage and telephone 11 25
Reporter Press, printing
70
H. I. Nash, electric wiring
24 73
Hall & Farress, janitor supplies 44 51
Plainville Press, printing
2 50
3 00
T. H. Shepardson, sharpening tools Welesley Oil Co., sweeping com- pound 21 58
E. C. Barney, freight and carting. . 9 28
10 90
Wm. C. McGovern, repairing barge Harry Proal, fence posts
1 50
Hermon Loud, cartage and freight.
6 61
Alonzo Palmer, repairing organ .
5 00
Charles H. Peasley, R. R. fares ...
1 48
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Stone & Underhill, furnace supplies
14 00
Miss Brigham, R. R. fares
1 44
Edward Reed, flag 6 00
John Zilch, sharpening lawn mower
2 00
Alice Ribero, repairing flag
1 50
Charles Seegar, engraving diplomas. 2 60
Prices Store
90
Providence Telephone Co.
1 82
Charles Cobb, batteries
30
W. M. Fuller, graduation expenses.
25 00
Bernice Burton Hatch, pianist at grad- uation. 5 00
Henry Chase, supplies
6 35
H. P. Olney, plumbing and materials
21 26
W. M. Hall, paint
1 05
56 65
Harris Christy, rebuilding chimneys Harris Christy, repairing plastering 13 05 H. F. Guild, repairs and materials in chimney . 37 28
Raymond Smith, census
15 00
W. E. Burt, curtain fixtures 48
Remington Typewriter Co., three
typewriters in exchange 60 00
School Dept., N. Attleboro
10 00
N. J. Magnan Co., lumber 1 79
Plainville Press 9 00
$441 78
Industrial Account.
N. J. Magnan Co., lumber, etc. ... $45 69
Carpenter & Howard Co., hardware 5 61
George C. Cotton, supplies 6 01
W. M. Fuller, money advanced for sewing machine 19 28
H. E. Thompson, sundries 22 53
T. H. Shepardson, sharpening tools 7 90
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1. 1. Hammett, material 10 15
Mason Box Co., boxes '2 17
Edward Babb Co., supplies 1 36
Belcher & Loomis, files, saws, etc. ..
3 31
$124 01
Books and Supplies.
American Book Co. $90 95
White, Smith Music Co.
2 62
N. J. Magnan Co.
21 88
Houghton-Mifflin Co.
21 43
D. C. Heath Co.
5 54
Ginn & Co.
72 88
L. E. Knott App. Co.
81 55
Education Exhibit Co.
3 60
Oliver Ditson Co.
2 64
Charles Sennet
1 00
Allen & Bacon
8 50
Edward E. Babb Co.
185 23
Wright, Potter Co.
88
J. E. Hammett Co.
6 59
American School Peace League
39
J. E. Fisher 10 06
A. R. Block
2 16
Mabel Brigham
85
E. C. Barney 50
Charles E. Merrill Co.
8 34
Remington Typewriter Co. 1 20
McMillian Co. 4 37
Atkinson Co.
8 76
E. C. Barney
1 19
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$543 11
103
ANNUAL REPORT.
Superintendent's Report
To the School Committee of Plainville, Mass.,
Gentlemen :- The following report of the schools of Plainville is respectfully submitted for your consideration. This is the eleventh in the series of annual reports and my fourth.
Population, Valuation, and Taxation of the Town.
Population, census of 1915 1412
Valuation of Town, April, 1915 $1,056,160 00
Whole tax of town, 1915 $24,398 99
Total expenditures for schools, 1915 $10,059 93
Amount raised by taxation $8,185 00
School Census-September, 1915.
Pupils between 5 and 7.
Boys 27. Girls 26. Total 53.
Pupils between 7 and 14.
Boys 82. Girls 91. Total 173.
Pupils between 14 and 16.
Boys 28. Girls 21. Total 49.
Statistics for the year ending June, 1915, taken from the School Registers.
Average number of months all the schools were kept during the year 1914-15 9
104
ANNUAL REPORT.
The number of months the High School was kept during 1914-15 9 11-20
Percentage of attendance of all the schools for 1914-15 91.6
Average number of months all the schools of the
. State were kept during 1913-14 9 4-20
Average number of months the high schools of the State were kept during 1913-14 9 9-20
Percentage of attendance of all the schools of the State for 1913-14 93
Number of pupils graduated from the High School, June 1915.
Boys 1. Girls 1.
ยท Total 2.
Number of pupils graduated from the Grammar School in June, 1915.
Boys 8.
Girls 5. Total 13.
Number of pupils graduating from the Grammar School in June, 1915, who entered the High School in September.
Boys 6.
Girls 4.
Total 10.
Number of pupils in school December, 1915, 248.
Report of the Sight and Hearing Test.
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