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100 00
Transferred from State School Fund ..
1465 24
Income of Town School Fund ..
09
Heating Town Hall
24 00
Tuition . .
66 00
8175 64
Teachers' Salaries
5619 27
Transportation
1178 00
Janitor
624 00
Fuel
754 37
8175 64
..
...
.
.
4072 18
4185 85
113 67
Superintendent of Schools . . .. School Books .. Transfer from State School Fund Incidentals
330 00 400 00
75 166 73
567 48
567 48
500 00
500 00
405 14
94 86
School Physician .. TOTAL
6880 00
2743 12
9623 12
9503 26
119 86
TRUSTEES' OF LIBRARY BILLS Balance on Hand Feb. Ist, 1912. . .
100 18
Bills Approved
400 00
500 18
449 74
50 44
TOTAL
400 00
100 18
500 18
449 74
50 44
TREASURERS'
BILLS
Interest
21 40
Note School Building Loan
1000 00
1000 00
1000 00
Temporary Loans
12500 00
12500 00
10000 00
2500 00
**
State Tax
1375 00
1375 00
1375 00
State Highway Tax
54 80
54 80
54 80
County Tax ...
612 56
612 56
612 56
Abate of Taxes of 19II .
16 60
*
16 60
Certifying Town Notes
21 00
21 00
TOTAL
4892 36
12606 10
17498 46
15057 46
2500 00
59 00
GRAND TOTAL .
28249 54
16233 43
44482 97
40730 78
3955 66
203 47
Cash on hand Library account, January 31, 1912. .
50 44
Casn on hand State School Fund ac- count, January 31st, 1912. . ..
865 14
Cash on hand Regular Town account, January 3Ist. 1912. .
2449 10
$44095 96
* No Appropriation * * Temporary Loans Payable
* No Appropriation **
Temporary Loan Payable
WALTER E. BARDEN, Town Treasurer.
.
330 00
330 00
50 00
50 00
25 00
25 00
1850 00
106 10
1956 10
1977 50
*
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INTEREST ACCOUNT.
RECEIPTS.
Appropriation $1,850 00
From Deposits Manufacturers' National Bank 42 45
From Accrued Interest on $4,000.00 loan 7 56
From Taxes assessed in 1911 43 45
From Taxes assessed in 1912
12 64
$1,956 10
PAYMENTS.
1912.
Feb. 29. Coupons Water Loan, at 4% $700 00
Mar. 16. Estabrook Co., interest on $5,000.00, 230 days, at 3% 95 83
Apr. 30. State of Massachusetts, interest on
School House Loan, at 31/2% 157 50
May 16. C. D. Parker Co., interest on $5,000.00, 172 days, at .0383% 90 43
Aug. 31. C. D. Parker Co., interest on $2,500.00, 214 days, at .0435% 64 65
Aug. 30. Coupons Water Loan, at 4% 700 00
Oct 31. State of Massachusetss, interest on School House Loan 140 00
1913. Jan. 29. Interest on Town School Fund, Note to Feb. 1, 1913, at 4% 29 09
Total $1,977 50
Account overdrawn $21 40
PUBLIC LIBRARY ACCOUNT.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand Feb. 1, 1912 $100 18
Appropriation 400 00
Total
$500 18
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PAYMENTS.
Bills approved by the Trustees
$449 74
Cash on hand Jan. 31, 1913
50 44
$500 18
STATE SCHOOL FUND ACCOUNT.
1912.
Feb. 1. Balance on hand
$1,127 06
1913.
Jan. 25. Received from State .1,370 05
Total $2,497 11
1913.
Jan. 31. Transferred by order of School Com- mittee to School account $1,465 24
To Book account 166 73
Total
$1,631 97
Jan. 31. Balance to new account
865 14
$2,497 11
TOWN SCHOOL FUND.
Note of the Town, payable in 1921 $727 30
FINANCIAL STATEMENT. LIABILITIES.
School Building Loan
$8,000 00
Notes due in 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916
4,000 00
Temporary Loan
2,500 00
Note due Town School Fund
727 30
Interest accrued on Water Supply Loan
583 33
Interest accrued on School Building Loan
70 00
Outstanding bills (estimated)
1,400 00
Total
$17,280 63
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ASSETS.
Due from State for School Superintendent
$100 00
Due from State for Inspection of Animals 30 00
Due from State for State Aid
144 00
Due from uncollected taxes
2,060 92
Cash on hand
2,449 10
Total
$4,784 02
Net Debt of Town Jan. 31, 1913
$12,496 61
Net Debt of Town Jan. 31, 1912
6,877 30
Increase of Debt
$ 5,619 31
TOWN WATER SUPPLY DEBT.
Fifty coupon notes, value $700.00 each. Issued September 1st, 1908.
Payable, two on September 1st, 1913 and two annually thereafter.
Interest payable semi-annually, March 1st, and Septem- ber 1st.
Rate of interest, 4 per cent. Total amount $35,000.00.
WALTER A. BARDEN,
Town Treasurer.
1
Report of Inspector of Milk
·To the Board of Health :
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit the following report.
During the year several test were made by the Babcock testor, and found the different tests of milk and cream were up to the standard required by law. Milk licenses is- sued 11. Amount paid treasurer $5.50.
Respectfully yours, JOHN J. EIDEN, Inspector of Milk and Cream.
Plainville, Mass., February 12, 1913.
Report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures
-
Number of platform scales over 5000 lbs sealed 2
Number of platform scales under 5000 lbs sealed 6
Number of computing scales sealed
2
Number all other scales sealed
18
Number of weights sealed 46
Number of dry measures sealed
4
Number of liquid measures sealed
12
Number of milk and cream jars sealed
25
Number of linear measures sealed
1
Total sealing fees, $7.93.
J. F. THOMPSON, Sealer.
Auditor's Report
TOWN OF PLAINVILLE.
This certifies that I have carefully examined the books and account of Treasurer and find them correct. That I have compared the vouchers of the Selectmen, School Committee, and Water Commissioners, and find them to agree with the payments of the Treasurer. That I have compared the pay-rolls of the Surveyors of the Highways and find them to agree with the payments of the Treasurer. That I have carefully examined the books of the Collector of Taxes for the year 1911 and find the same correct and paid in full, and the books of the Collector for 1912 and that the amounts collected and taxes unpaid are as stated in the Treasurer's report.
HARRY B. THOMPSON, Auditor.
Plainville, Mass., February 15, 1913.
Town Clerks Report
WARRANT FOR ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. NORFOLK, ss. :
To either of the Constables of the Town of Plainville :
GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, who are qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet in the Town Hall, in said Plainville, on Monday, the eleventh (11) . day of March A. D. 1912, at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles, viz. :
ARTICLE 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
ART. 2. To consider and act upon the reports of the Selectmen, Treasurer, and other Town Officers.
ART. 3. To choose all necessary Town Officers. The following are to be chosen by ballot: Three Selectmen, three Overseers of the Poor, one Assessor for three years, one Treasurer, one Clerk, one Trustee of Public Library for three years, one Auditor, one Collector of Taxes, one Water Commissioner for three years, one Tree Warden, three Constables, one Member of the School Committee for three years, and also upon the same ballot to vote upon the question : "Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxi-
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cating 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 o'clock A. M., and may be closed at 2 p. m.
ART. To see how much money the Town will vote to appropriate and raise for :
1st. For the support of schools the current year.
2nd. For school books and incidentals the current year.
3rd. For the employment of a Superintendent of Schools.
4th. For the support of the Public Library.
5th. For the payment of salaries of the different Town Officers.
6th. For current and incidental expenses the current year.
"th. For the support of the poor and soldiers' relief the current year.
8th. For highways and bridges the current year and de- termine how it shall be expended.
9th. For State and Military Aid the current year.
10th. For Memorial Day.
11th.
For payment of interest the current year.
12th. For Fire Department the current year.
13th. For lighting the streets the current year.
14th. For the employment of a school physician.
15th. For the Water Department :
a. Incidentals.
b. Pumping water.
c. Extension of service.
d. Construction.
ART. 5. To see if the Town will grant the use of Town
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Hall free of charge to George H. Maintien Post 33, G. A. R., three days the current year.
ART. 6. To see if the Town will grant the use of Town Hall free of charge to the Fire Department four evenings the current year.
ART. 7. To see if the Town will grant the use of Town Hall free of charge to the Alumni Association one or more evenings the current year.
ART. 8. To see if the Town will vote to elect the Board of Fire Engineers by ballot instead of appointment by the Selectmen. (Petition.)
ART. 9. To see if the Town will vote to extend its water mains on Bridge street and on Washington street, and ap- propriate the sum of fifteen hundred dollars therefor. (Peti- tion. )
ART. 10. To see if the Town will vote to allow the re- location of a portion of Fuller street. Said relocation and expenses of construction to be borne by the petitioners at no cost to the Town.
ART. 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and ap- propriate the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars for the apprehension of hen thieves and place such sum in the hands of the Selectmen to be used at their discretion.
ART. 12. To see how much money the Town will vote to appropriate and raise for the suppression of the sale of intoxicating liquors, and for the apprehension and prose- cution of offenders against the law relating to the illegal keeping and sale of such liquors, and instruct the Selectmen to employ efficient agents and counsel to prosecute such offenders.
ART. 13. To see what action the Town will take with regard to the collection of taxes the current year, fix the compensation of the Collector, and determine the rate of interest to be charged on taxes remaining unpaid after Novemebr 1, 1912.
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ART. 14. To see if the Town will vote to have the surety on the Collector's or the Town officers' bonds placed with a fidelity or guarantee company, and appropriate a sufficient sum of money to pay for the same.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will authorize the Collector of Taxes to use all the means of collecting taxes which a 'l own Treasurer may use when appointed Collector.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will authorize the Treas- urer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of taxes of the present municipal year, and expressly made payable therefrom.
ART. 17. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the bet- terment act as provided by the General Statutes.
ART. 18. To choose any Committee, to hear the report of any committee and act thereon.
Hereof fail not, and make due returns of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk in conformity to public statutes, at or before the time of said meeting.
Given under our hands and seal of the Town of Plain- ville, this twenty-third day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twelve.
(SEAL)
(Signed. ) RUFUS KING, NATHANIEL C. GRANT, JOSEPH F. BREEN, Selectmen of Plainville.
OFFICER'S RETURN ON WARRANT.
PLAINVILLE, MASS., March 19, 1912.
This certifies that I have served the foregoing warrant as therein directed by posting ten copies in various places with- in the Town of Plainville.
(Signed) E. WRIGHT SARGENT,
Constable.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, ss .:
March, 1912.
Then personally appeared E. Wright Sargent, Constable of Plainville, and made oath that the foregoing statement by him subscribed is true, before me.
(Signed) JAMES H. SHANNON, Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk, Plainville.
PLAINVILLE, MASS., March 11, 1912.
The Annual Town Meeting was opened at 9 o'clock A. M. by the reading of the warrant by Town Clerk Shannon.
ARTICLE 1. It was voted that W. E. Barden cast one ballot containing the name of H. F. Keeney for Moderator. The ballot was cast and Mr. Keeney was declared elected Moderator.
Mr. O. P. Brown, on invivtation from Moderator, offered a brief prayer.
ART. 3. On motion of Mr. Barden, Article 3 was taken up. It was voted that we proceed with the election of of- ficers not required to be chosen by ballot, which resulted as follows :
Fence Viewers: Charles N. Moore, Francis E. Herring. Field Drivers: Walter E. Barden, C. H. Bacon.
Measures of Wood and Lumber: E. C. Barney, Syl- vester Smith and Geo. B. Breenlay.
The polls were declared open at 9:30 o'clock A. M.
On motion of W. E. Barden, Article 18 was taken up. It was voted that a committee of five bo chosen from the floor, to present a list of five names to the meeting later, for the Town to take action on choice of Advisory Com- mittee.
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Nominating Committee: Walter E. Barden, Wm. H. Nash, Fred W. Northup, Chas. C. Root, and Rufus King.
Article 4 was now taken up. On motion of R. King it was voted that the sum of fifty-six hundred ($5,600.00) dollars, together with the Dog Fund and interest on the School Fund, be appropriated for the support of schools the ensuing year.
SEC. 2. Gardner Warren moves that the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars for school incidentals and four hundred ($400.00) dollars for school books be appropriated. It was voted on amendment of R. King, that the question be divided and the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars was appropriated for school incidentals and the sum of four hundred ($400.00) dollars was appropriated for school books.
On motion of W. E. Barden it was voted that the School Committee be authorized to use the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars of the incidental appropriation, for the Floyd, or technical, work in the schools.
3rd. Mr. Warren moved that three hundred and thirty ($330.00) dollars be appropriated for the employment of a Superintendent of Schools. Voted.
4th. On motion of F. W. Northup it was voted that the sum of four hundred ($400.00) dollars be appropriated for support of the Public Library.
5th and 6th were by consent taken up together. On motion of J. F. Breen it was voted that the sum of three thousand nine hundred and two dollars and eighteen cents ($3,902.18), together with the receipts from Town Hall, be appropriated for the payment of salaries and current and incidental expenses.
7th. On motion of J. F. Breen it was voted that the sum of seven hundred ($700) dollars be appropriated for the support of poor and Soldiers' Relief.
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8th. It was voted on motion of Mr. Barden, that the sum of fifteen hundred ($1,500.00) dollars for highways, and three hundred ($300.00) dollars for sidewalks be ap- propriated.
On Mr. Barden's motion it was voted that this money be expended under the direction of the Selectmen.
9th. It was voted, on motion of J. P Zinch, that the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars be ap- propriated for State and Military Aid.
10th. J. J. Eiden moves that seventy-five ($75.00) dol- lars be appropriated for Memorial Day, and that this sum be paid over to the Quartermaster of George H. Maintein Post 133, G. A. R. Voted.
11th. It was voted, on motion of Mr. Barden, that the sum of one thousand eight hundred and fifty ($1,850.00) dollars, together with receipts of other than School Fund, be appropriated for payment of interest.
12th. Voted, on Mr. Barden's motion, to appropriate ' the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dollars for Fire Depart- ment.
13th. On motion of R. King, the sum of fourteen hund- red ($1.400.00) dollars was voted for street lighting.
14th. On motion of R. King, it was voted fifty ($50.00) dollars be granted for employment of School Physician.
15th. On motion of W. E. Barden it was voted to take up Article 9 in connection with this section of Article 4.
On motion of J. F. Breen it was voted unanimously that Mr. Fred G. Deity (a resident not a voter) be permitted to speak on the subject matter of Article 9. Mr. Deity spoke of his interest in the matter of having water in this section, specifying where he lives.
W. E. Barden moved that fifteen hundred ($1,500.00) dollars be appropriated for construction and that the Water
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Department be authorized to extend the mains on Bugbee and Washington streets, if they can receive a guarantee of five per cent. on the cost of construction. Voted.
(a). On motion of W. H. Nash it was voted that the sum of seven hundred (4100 00) dollars be appropriated for incidentals in the Water Department.
(b). On motion of W. H. Nash, the sum of one thous- and and fifty ($1,050.00) dollars was appropriated for pumping water.
ART. 5. On motion of J. J. Eiden, the use of Town Hall free of charge, to Geo. H. Maintein Post 133, G. A. R., for three days the current year, was granted.
ART. 10 was now taken up. On motion of Sylvester Smith it was voted to lay this Article on the table.
ART. 6. It was voted, on motion of W. H. Nash, to grant the use of Town Hall, free of charge, to the Fire Depar- ment, four evenings the current year.
ART. 7. It was voted that the Alumni Association be granted the use of Town Hall, free of charge, two evenings the current year.
ART. 8. On motion of W. E. Barden it was voted that Article 8 be laid on the table.
Article 2 was now taken up. The report of the several Town officers were accepted. Auditor J. J. Eiden here reported that he had been unable to audit the Clerk's books before his report was sent to the printer, but since then had audited them and found them correct.
ART. 11. On motion of Rufus King, it was voted to appropriate the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars for the apprehension of hen thieves and to place such sum in the hands of the Selectmen.
ART. 12. It was voted, on motion of John Goff, that the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars be granted, and Selectmen to be instructed in accordance with the Article.
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Mr. King desired to be excused from acting on the com- mittee to name candidates for Advisory Board.
He was excused and John T. Goff appointed to fill vacancy.
ART. 13. On motion of W. E. Barden, it was voted that the compensation of Tax Collector be one hundred ($100.00) dollars, and that twenty-five ($25.00) dollars of the same be paid when tax is committed to him and that the balance be paid when tax is paid in full and that six per cent. interest be charged on taxes unpaid after November 1, 1912.
ART. 14. On motion of R. King it was voted that the sureties on Collector's and other Town Officers' bonds be placed with a fidelity or guarantee company, and that the expense of same be paid from appropriation for current and incidental expenses.
ART. 15. So voted, on motion of W. E. Barden.
ART. 16. On motion of J. P. Zilch, it was unanimously "Voted: That the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the taxes of the municipal year beginning February 1, 1912, to an amount not exceeding the aggregate $17,000.00, and to issue a note or notes therefore, payable within one year, any bedt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the taxes of said municipal year."
On motion of W. F. Barden it was voted that Article 17 be laid on the table.
At 11:30 o'clock A. M. it was voted, on motion of W. E. Barden, that a recess be taken until 1:30 o'clock P. M.
After recess Article 18 was again taken up. The com- mittee on naming a list of names to be added to the Chair- man of Selectmen and Town Treasurer to act as Advisory Board, reported the following: Herbert E. Thompson,
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George D. Graham, John P. Zilch, George Stolworthy, and Charles C. Root. The report was accepted and the Ad- visory Committee was declared elected.
At 2 o'clock P. M. the ballot box was opened by consent of all officers present ; the number registered on ballot box was two hundred and four, and two hundred and four ballots were cast.
At 2:45 o'clock P. M., on motion of John Goff, the polls were closed. Ballot box registered 208, 208 ballots were cast, 208 names were checked on lists, two of which were cast by female voters and were for School Committee only. The result of the vote for Town Officers was as follows :
Town Clerk for one year.
*Theodore E. A. Fuller, Republican 133
William H. Nash, Nomination paper
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Blanks 4
Treasurer for one year.
Walter E. Barden, Republican
183
Blanks 23
Selectmen for one year.
*Joseph F. Breen, Republican 158
*Nathaniel C. Grant, Republican 152
*Eugene S. Whiting, Nomination paper
131
John J. Eiden, Republican
97
Blanks 80
Overseers of Poor, one year.
*Joseph F. Breen, Republican
176
*John J. Eiden, Republican 136
*Nathaniel C. Grant, Republican
162
Eugene S. Whiting, no designation 14
Blanks
130
School Committee for three years.
*Gardner Warren, Republican 181 Blanks 17
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Assessor for three years.
*William E. Blanchard, Republican 187
Blanks 19
Water Commissioner for three years.
*William H. Nash, Republican 165
Blanks 41
Trustee of Public Library for three years.
*Fred W.`Northup, Republican 187
Blank 19
Tax Collector for one year.
*Oliver P. Brown, Republican 187
Blanks 19
Auditor for one year.
*Harry B. Thompson, Republican 186
Blanks 20
Tree Warden for one year. 182
*Charles W. Snell, Republican
Blanks 24
Constables for one year:
*Daniel Crotty, Republican 179
*E. Wright Sargent, Republican 179
*Charles Quirk, Republican 14
Blanks 86
The vote on the question : "Shall License be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this Town?" resulted as follows :
YES, 52. NO, 133. Blanks, 21.
* Indicates election.
Ballot Clerks.
Oswin C. Woodward, Chas. H. Bacon.
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Tellers.
John A. Kenerson,
Fred W. Northup.
The vote was publically declared and at 4:45 o'clock P. M. it was voted to adjourn.
JAMES H. SHANNON, Town Clerk.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, ss .:
To either of the Constables of the Town of Plainville, in said County :
GREETING :
In the name of the Commonwealth, you are hereby re- quired to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town of Plainville, who are qualified to vote in the Primaries, to meet in the Town Hall, Tuesday, the thirtieth day of April, 1912, at eleven forty-five o'clock A. M., for the following purposes :
To bring in their votes to the primary officers for the election of candidates of Political Parties for the following offices :
Eight Delegates at Large to the National Conventions.
Eight Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Con- ventions.
Two District Delegates to the National Conventions.
Two Alternate District Delegates to the National Con- ventions.
And also to express their preferences for candidates for the office of President and Vice-President of the United States.
All the above candidates and officers are to be voted for upon one ballot.
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The ·polls will be open from twelve o'clock noon until seven o'clock P. M.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof, one in the Post Office and at least five other public places, seven days at least before the day of said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant, with your doing thereon, at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands this fifteenth day of April, 1912, A. D.
(Signed)
(SEAL).
JOSEPH F. BREEN, N. C. GRANT, E. S. WHITING, Selectmen of Plainfield.
PLAINVILLE, MASS., April 28, 1912. NORFOLK, SS. :
This certifies that I have served the foregoing warrant as herein directed, by posting eight attested copies of the same in eight public places within the said Town of Plain- ville.
(Signed) E. WRIGHT SARGENT. Constable.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
NORFOLK, ss. :
PLAINVILLE, MASS., April 29, 1912.
Then personally appeared the above named E. Wright Sargent, Constable, and made oath that he had served the foregoing warrant as directed, before me.
THEODORE E. A. FULLER,
Town Clerk Plainville.
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PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION.
The Presidential Primary election was held April 30, 1912, at the Town Hall.
The meeting was opened by reading of the Primary Call by Town Clerk Fuller.
The ballot clerks and the tellers qualifying, the polls were declared open at 12 o'clock, noon, Chairman of the Selectmen, J. F. Breen, presiding. At 7 o'clock, P. M., the polls were closed by vote.
The ballot box registered 144, the number of ballots was 144, and 144 names were checked on voting lists.
There being 139 Republican and 5 Democratic votes cast.
The result of the vote was as follows :
REPUBLICAN.
Eight Delegates at Large to the National Convention.
Group No. 1- Pledged to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles S. Baxter 81
George W. Coleman 81
Frederick Fosdick 81
Albert Bushnell Hart
81
Octave A. La Rievere
81
James P. Magenis 81
Arthur L. Nason
81
Alvin G. Weeks 81
Group No. 2 .- Pledged to Wlliam H. Taft 1
Frank Serberlich
Group No. 3 .- Pledged to William Howard Taft
Winthrop Murray Crane 41
John L. Bates 41
Lucius Tuttle 41
John W. Weeks 39
Samuel B. Capen
41
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Samuel J. Elder 40
James F. Cavanaugh 40
Edmond Cote 41
Blanks
139
Eight Alternate Delegates at Large to the National
Convention.
Group No. 1 .- Pledged to William Howard Taft
John D. Long
44
Benj. H. Anthony 55
Frank Vogel 55
Joseph Monette
54
Charles H. Innes
56
Walter Ballantyne
55
Isaac L. Roberts
55
Ernest G. Adams
56
Group No. 2 .- Pledged to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles L. Burril
80
Thomas F. Doherty 80
Richard R. Flynn
80
John Larrabee
80
John G. Maxfield 80
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