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I would also recommend hot lunches for the children who remain at the school during the noon hour. The cooking equipment is ample for the work. The cooking department can supply the labor necessary for the prep- aration of the lunches. Hot soups and hot chocolate would be especially beneficial to the children. At a cost of three or four cents per day to a child enough money could be obtained to buy the materials.
I urge the parents to organize a Parent and Teacher Association, with the aid of the teachers. I believe the initiative should come from the parents. Wherever these associations exist a closer co-operation between teach- ers, pupils and parents prevails. I shall be glad to meet the parents at any time to explain more in detail the work that can be accomplished for the good of the schools by such an organization.
I stil urge the importance of apparatus for physical exercise for the school playgrounds.
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Your attention is called to the tables of statistics and the reports that follow.
Respectfully submitted, IRA A. JENKINS, Superintendent of Schools.
December 21, 1919.
Report of the Principal of the High School
Superintendent of Schools, Plainville, Mass.
Dear Sir :
In submitting to you my first annual report as Prin- cipal of the Plainville schools, I am pleased to say that the schools are this year in a very satisfactory condition, both as regards enrollment and scholastic standing; this in spite of the fact that there have been numerous changes in the teaching staff in both the high and gram- mar schools. Miss Viola M. Jackson, a Radcliffe grad- uate, has taken charge of the Latin, French and senior English classes. The science, mathematics and history are under the direction of the Principal. Miss Ruth F. Hiatt is continuing her usual good work in the commer- cial department.
The people of the town are coming more and more to see the fundamental value of an education beyond the grammar school, as is shown by the constantly increas- ing numbers who take up work in your high school Forty-five pupils were registered when school opened in September. And notwithstanding the unavoidable losses in time last year and a consequent loss on the part of the pupils of preparation fo this year's work, the number of failures at the end of the first term is gratifyingly small.
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The equipment of the school is constantly being im- proved and increased. In several instances text-books that were in poor condition and antiquated have been re- placed by more modern ones. The laboratory has been greatly improved by installing electricity, and more chemical equipment is to be purchased in the near future.
The High School Orchestra, which has been organized this year under the direction of the Supervisor of Music, is doing some very promising work. It consists of five pieces, including two violins, a cornet, a drum and a piano. The whole school is taking a great interest in this activity and plans are under consideration for a con- cert later in the year.
Mention has already been made of the general scholas- tic standard, which necessarily menas the pupils are vi- tally interested in their work. It is a fact I believe worthy of note, too, that in spite of the unsettled condition of the business and professional world, all of the students who are to graduate in June have definite plans for the fu- ture. Some are to continue their studies in further prep- aration for business, while others are to enter higher in- stitutions of learning with the teaching profession in view.
The teachers in the Grammar School are working so harmoniously with me and with each other that I have been able to give practically my entire school time to my high school classes. The Grammar School has required only the regular routine work of administration. In this department also several sets of modern books have been introduced.
School socials, which have been such a pleasant feature of school life in the past, are being continued this year with good success. And also, in spite of the lack of ade- quate place for school athletics, the boys have developed
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a basketball team which has given a good account of it- self in the games that have been played.
In concluding my report, I should like to take this opportunity to express to the Superintendent, the School Board and the citizens of Plainville, for myself and the teachers, our appreciation of their endeavors to hold high the standard of the Plainville schools.
Respectfully submitted, AMASA F. WILLISTON, Principal.
GRADUATION EXERCISES OF THE PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Town Hall, Plainville, Massachusetts
Wednesday Evening, June Twenty-fifth, Nineteen Hundred and Nineteen Class Motto: Merete Succedere" Class Flower: Pansy Class Colors : Navy Blue and Khaki
Order of Exercises
March- Gladys A. Munroe, Pianist
Invocation-
Rev. G. G. Squires
Song-"Ring Out, Sweet Bells of Peace" School
Roma
Salutatory and Class History --
Grace Helen Engelbert
Song-"March On' Verdi
School
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Essay-"The Typical American" Francis Stanislaus Russell
Song-"The Shephedd Boy" Girls of School
Wilson
Class Prophecy- Harold George Morgan Essay-"A Week from To-night" Ralph Lawrence French
Song-"The Service Stars Are Shining" Boys of School
Converse
Address- Dr. James Chalmers
Modern War Songs -- A Medley
School
Essay and Valedictory-"Our Flag" Marion Agnes Bialas
Presentation of Diplomas-
Dr. James Chalmers
Class Ode- Words by Francis Stanislaus Russell Senior Class
Benediction-
Rev. G. G. Squires
GRADUATES OF 1919
Classical Course
Francis Stanislaus Russell Ralph Lawrence French
Clifford Daniel Crotty Harold George Morgan
Commercial Course
Grace Helen Engelbert Marion Agnes Bialas
Irene Claire Butler Catherine Veronica Zilch
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CLASS ODE
We are all assembled here to-night,
For our high school work is complete. This is the last time as classmates That we shall ever meet.
But memories of school days well ne'er forget,
Tho our paths lead us far from here,
And the friends we love so dear.
And our thots will return to our high school days,
So in future years on life's broad path, As we strive for fame on our way,
Where-e'er we meet we'll look back again And recall this perfect day.
While we sail forth on times great tide, Through the worlds uncertain din,
As the years go by may we truly say That we deserve to win.
-Francis Stanislaus Russell
LIST OF GRADUATES OF GRAMMAR SCHOOL June, 1919
Ruth Marjorie Bacheller George Arthur Benker
Donald McNeill
Rozilla Madelyn Phetteplace
Margaret Katherine Bialas Mose Edward Rose
James Francis Boyle
Frank Paul Rubyck
Pauline Marguerite Rudolph
Rufus Ross Brundige Jesse William Franklin, Jr. Ralph Ernest Spinney
Ralph Wilbur French
Alice Hazel Stolworthy
Elsie Marian Greenhalgh
William Russel White
June Elizabeth Greenhalgh Carl Sture Wolf
Ernest Lucius Maxcy
Miriam Lucretia Wood
ROLL OF HONOR
The following pupils, have been neither absent nor tardy for the year ending June, 1919:
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Amy L. Cook John Goodall
High School Grace H. Englebert Ruth Rogers
Grade VIII. Alice H. Stolworthy
Grades VI. and V.
Edmond J. Goodall Ruth E. Hayes Ruth A. Stolworthy
Grades IV. and III. Charles Hayes 'SPECIAL HONORS
I,eRoy B. Wilson has neither been absent nor tardy suce entering school twelve years ago; Grace H. Engel- bert for four years : AAlice H. Stolworthy for three years, and Amy L. Cook for two years.
REPORT OF THE DOMESTIC SCIENCE TEACHER
To the Superintendent of Schools, Plainville, Mass .:
The work in the Domestic Science Department is con- tinuing for the second year under my supervision, with good results. The girls for the most part show more interest than was evident last year, and the amount of work accomplished is noticeably more. The boys of the third, fourth and fifth grades take handwork, including cardboard construction and basketry problems, and in these classes, too, there is a marked improvement shown, both in the quality and the amount of work accom- plished. The number of girls in the High School taking cooking is exceedingly small; but this year, for the first time, we are introducing this work into the eighth grade, giving thes girls one-half year of sewing and one-half year of cooking. During the first half year they make
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their cooking aprons, caps and holders, which they will use during the latter part of the year in their other work.
An exhibition of the work accomplished last year was held in the sewing room during the last week in June, and this fall the same work was exhibited at the Grange Fair.
At this time prizes were given to the girls or boys doing the best work in each grade, the County Club leader acting as judge.
Verytruly yours,
BETHEL L. BANKS.
December 31, 1919.
Promotions, June, 1919
Unconditioned Conditioned Not
Promotions Promotions Promoted
Grade I
23
5
9
Grade II.
16
3
0
Grade III
21
1
0
Grade IV
33
1
0
Grade V
18
3
0
Grade VI
19
7
0
Grade VII
19
2
0
Grade VIII
17
2
0
H. S. Freshmen
14
0
0
H. S. Sophomores
12
1
0
H. S. Juniors.
5
0
0
H. S. Seniors
8
0
0
-
l'otals 200
24
9
Pupils Enrolled October, 1919, by Grades and Ages
1
Age
. 5 1/2
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Total
Grade I,
Boys . . . .
3
10
7
1
19
Grade I
Girls .
...
2
15
2
21
Grade II,
Boys . .
4
11
5
17
Grade II,
Girls. .
3
6
8
11
Grade III,
Boys . .
3
4
2
1
11
Grade III,
Girls. .
7
4
9
Grade IV,
Boys . .
14
Grade IV,
Girls . .
1
9
3
24
Grade V
Boys . .
12
Grade V,
Girls. .
4
6
1
1
13
Grade VI,
Boys . .
11
Grade VI,
Girls. .
1
7
2
3
10
Grade VII,
Girls. .
1
2
3
1
7
Grade VIII, Boys. .
1
6
1
4
12
Grade VIII,
Girls. .
3
2
2
1
1
9
H. S. Fr.,
Boys. .
4
1
1
7
H. S. Soph., Boys. .
1
1
3
1
1
7
H. S. Soph., Boys. .
1
4
1
6
H. S. Jr., Boys. ..
3
3
1
7
H. S. Jr.,
Girls. .
2
H. S. Sr.,
Boys . .
1
2
H. S. Sr.,
Girls. .
Totals
5 32
29
26
27
28
23
30
21
13
19
11
8
274
4
3
2
1
5
8
7
3
1
3
6
4
2
3
5
1
13
Grade VII,
Boys. .
2
3
5
6
H. S. Fr., Girls ..
1
1
5
2
3
21
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ATTENDANCE TABLE FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1919
Total Membership
Males
Females
Average Membership
and 7
Pupils Between 5 1/2
7 and 14
Pupils Between
and 16
Pupils Between 14
Pupils Over 16
ance
Aggregate Attend-
Average Attendance
Days Absent
Cases of Tardiness
Cases of Dismissal
High
43
21
11
41
0
5
23
15
6565
39
324
144
15
Grades 87
42
20
22
38
0
23
19
0
5779
35
597
49
9
Grades 6-5
57
30
27
47
0
53
4
0
7143
43
654
00
3
Grades 4-3
47
29
18
00
0
53
0
0
6502
3
725
13
1
Grades 3-2
47
19
28
38
-
47
0
0
5728
35
744
60
22
Grade 1
39
18
21
30
28
11
0
0
4844
27
548
.40
10
Totals
. 275
139
138
237
28
186
46
15
36561
218
3592
384
87
.
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STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE, 1919
Average number ofdays all the schools were actually in session 167
The number of days the High School was actually in session 170 Number of pupils graduated from the High School in June, 1919 :
Boys 4
Girls 4
Total 8
Number of pupils graduated from the Grammar School n June, 1919 :
Boys 12
Girls 8
-
Total 20
Number of pupils graduating from the Grammar School in June, 1919, who entered the High School in Sep- tember :
Boys 9
Girls
4
-
Total 13
REPORT OF THE SIGHT AND HEARING TEST
Number of pupils examined. 229
Number found defective in eyesight. 1.1
Number found defective in hearing 2 Number of notices sent. 10
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ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S REPORT
Cases reported to officer 1
Truancy 1
SCHOOL CENSUS, APRIL, 1919
Persons between the ages of 5 and 7. 47
Persons between the ages of 7 and 14 164
Persons between the ages of 14 and 16. 54
Total 265
LIST OF TEACHERS, JANUARY, 1920
School-Grade Name
Where Educated Date of Appt.
High School
...... Amasa F. Williston, M. S., Prin .... Brown
.1919
Viola M. Jackson, A. B. .
Radclige
.1919
Commercial Teacher
Ruth F. Hiatt ...
. Salem Normal
.1916
Grammar 7-8 ..... Mrs. Anna H. Jackson. .
Plainville High
. 1886
Grammar 5 ..
. Agnes H. Hedburg.
. Salem Normal
1919
Grammar 6. .
.. Signe M. Peterson.
.
. Salem Normal
1919
Primary 3-4. .
.... Mrs. Eleanor McGregor.
Primary 2-3. .
. Natalie Chapman
Framingham Normal
.1916
Rhode Island Normal. .
.1919
Primary 1
. . Laurel M. Tout
.. Wheelock's Kindergarten School.
1919
Household Arts .... Bethel L. Banks.
. Framingham Normal
.1918
Music .
Mrs. Martha C. Tisdale.
. New England Conservatory.
. 1903
Drawing
Mabel Brigham
. Normal Art, Boston.
. 1902
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ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
Plainville, Mass., Jan. 8, 1920.
1917
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1919. $1,998.22
Collected and paid Treasurer $1,913.67
Abatements 84.55
$1,998.22
Interest collected and paid Treasurer $163.77
1918
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1919.
$4,534.80
Collected and paid Treasurer $2,672.57
Uncollected Dec. 31, 1919. $1,862.23
Interest collected and paid Treasurer
$88.98
1919
Warrant from Assessors. $30,979.91
Collected and paid Treasurer. 25,377.71
Uncollected Dec. 31, 1919. $5,602.20
Interest collected and paid Treasurer $4.68
Warrant for Excise Tax. $311.65
Collected and paid Treasurer 311.65
O. P. BROWN, Collector of Taxes.
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PLAINVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The year 1919 has been a quiet library year. The Library was open for 72 sessions during the year. The number of books drawn for home use was 3,169 fiction and 101 non-fiction, total of 3,270, this being a gain over 1918 of 787 volumes.
During the year there were, by purchase, 260 volumes, and about 40 from the Free Public Library Commission added to our shelves.
Because of the increased school attendance we shall be obliged to vacate our present quarters in he school building. Various locations are in view and we hope to be able to present something definite at the Town Meet- ing.
We would respectfully ask for a continuance of our present appropriation for the ensuing year.
Financial Statement $82.25
Balance January 1, 1918.
400.00
Appropriation, 1919
7.46
Fines
$489.71
Total amount available
Expenses
$80.00
Janitor and Librarian.
371.22
Books
15.96
Express, postage, sundries
$467.18
Total
22.53
Balance Jan. 1, 1920.
$489.71
FRED W. NORTHUP, THEODORE E. A. FULLER, MILLARD M. RINES, Trustees Plainville Public Library.
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ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
At last, after some years of waiting and many disap- pointments, that which the first Board of Water Com- missioners had in in mind, when the water system was installed, has come to pass, and this town is procuring its water through the Town of North Attleboro ; good, clean, sparkling water, coming from our own town, flowing to North Attleboro and then being pumped back again for our convenience and service. We can say that when the water was turned into our pipes at the North Attleboro line about November 1st, that it lifted a great load from the Commissioners' mind that had laid heavily every time the fire whistle blew in this town, and the fire at Cobb's Garage, with its dangerous start, proved that we had the goods to deliver when it was necessary. 1
After the decision of the town at the Special Town Meeting, after Mr. Turner's bill had passed the Legisla- ture, the Board got down to work as quickly as possible, and although orders for the necessary pipe, meter, cast- ing, etc., were given early, the freight-carrying question entered and delay after delay occurred in the delivery of some of the articles, so that it was early fall before the commencemet wsa made. Mr. Morrelli did the work and altogether everything went off satisfactorily, barring a few minor points. To-day, as we review the work, it seems to the Board that it certainly is the most satisfac- tory way that the problem of supply could be settled. The cost has been a s mall sum more than we figured, owing to the advance in the price of every thing that we were obliged to buy and the high cost of labor included.
Since the water was turned on the stand-pipe has been cleaned, scraped and painted, inside and out, and barring a few days' inconvenience after the water was let in, has proven satisfactory.
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The total cost of this work is $2,301.72, and as the amounts appropriated were expended from the incidental account, all the payments for the work are in the ac- counts following.
Broad Street Extension
This was anothed job that was dragged out owing to the delay in the delivery of some of the castings and the fact that we wanted Mr. Morrelli, who had the contract, to finish the work of connection at the town line, before doing this work. But after a while the old pipe was dug up and the new pipe laid a foot deeper and everything put in shape just as the cold weather started. The cost of installing this new pipe was $615.01 and all the ex- penditures will be found in the incidental accounts.
As we run out of money, we have not been able as yet to break the connections at the old pumping plant at the shop and will be obliged to do this work in the spring when the ground becomes workable once more.
A contract now exists between North Attleboro and Plainville for two years and we figure that the cost of pumping will average about $100.00 per month, although up to the present time in these winter months it has not reached that figure ; but as the summer months come it undoubtedly will run over the $100.00, so we recommend that $1,200.00 be appropriated for the pumping of water.
We also recommend that the Water Commissioners be instructed to close a contract with the Board at North Attleboro for ten years, to commence at the expiration of the present contract.
We also recommend that the sum of $650.00 and re- ceipts from supplies be appropriated for Water Inci- dentals.
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We now have on our hands a parcel of land which con- sists of about five acres, more or less, in one lot, on which is located the seven wells from which we originally drew our water supply, and a second piece which was bought from the old Mathewson estate as a sort of lane in which to lay our suction pipe (and which pipe is there now), and as a driveway to get to the wells. We think it would be well for the town to instruct its Water Commissioners as to what they should do with this property.
The question of five hydrants should be talked over soon. At present there are 51 hydrants in this town and at fires and when the water is run for cleansing purposes thousands of gallons of water are used. This is a com- plete loss to the department and helps to make a very poor showing on the books, and if brought out in a re- port the number of gallons pumped through the line meter will be at all times decidedly more than the regis- tered through the house meters. Most towns pay to their Water Departments the sum of $25.00 per year for each hydrant, which materially advances the earnings of the department and makes a far better showing financially, often transforming a loosing proposition to a winner im- mediately.
The 51 hydrants in town are divided as follows :
South street, 19, Bacon street 14, Bacon square 1, Bug- bee street 3, Brunner street 1, Pleasant street 3, Grove street, School street 2, Broad street 1, Spring street 3, Walnut street 2.
If an allowance of $25.00 per hydrant were given the department as in other towns this would mean that the amount received from water rates of $2,345.08 would be increased zy $1,275.00, making a total of $3,620.08, which would be a far better showing for the department. The department does not make any recommendation, but leaves the matter to the town.
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The other repair work of our department has proceeded along the usual lines, and Mr. Thompson, the Superin- tendent, makes his report as follows :
Superintendent's Report
To the Water Commissioners :
Gentlemen-During the year 1919 five new services were connected. Four services were turned on which had been shut off. The work of laying four-inch pipe on Broad street with hydrant at end completed. Con- nection at South street and Park street with North At- tleboro completed, all but placing cover on manhole. Been using water two months, results very satisfactory. Stand-pipe has been painted inside and outside.
Respectfully,
H. B. THOMPSON.
Incidental Account
March
20. Paid W. H. Nash, balance of salary, stamps, etc. $31.25
20. Paid George N. Faas, 8 1/2 days labor 27.50
May
9. Paid George N. Faas, six days of labor 19.20
9. Paid National Meter Company, packing .75
June
7. Paid Walworth Manufacturing Co. galvanized pipe 26.98
18. Paid George E. Gilchrist Co., one torch 6.82
July
10. Paid Walworth Manufacturing Co. balance of bill 1.14
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10. Paid National Meter Company, meters 34.25
24. Paid George N. Faas, six days labor 19.20
10. Paid Builders' Iron Foundry,
castings 13.06
10. Paid Warren Foundry Company, four-inch pipe 260.80
Sept.
11. Paid National Meter Company, eight-inch meter 525.00
11. Paid National Meter Company, supplies .48
11. Paid George E. Gilchrist Company, lead ends, etc. 43.42
11. Paid Rensselaer Valve Company, hydrant 45.00
11. Paid H. B. Thompson, express and and freight 7.05
11. Paid W. H. Nash, expense and stamps 7.00
11. Paid George N. Faas, five days labor 16.00
Oct.
9. Paid George N. Faas, ten days labor 32.00
9. Paid W. H. Nash, stamps. 1.00
9. Paid W. M. Hall Co., supplies. 1.35
23. Paid R. I. Supply Co., iead.
30.70
23. Paid George N. Faas, labor. 22.40
30 Paid J. Morrello, connection work at line 656.30
Nov.
12. Paid George E. Gilchrist Company, valves and supplies. 28.33
12. Paid George N. Faas, twelve days labor 28.40
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12. Paid W. M. Hall, elbows and tees. 1.38
12. £ E. B. Thompson, team work at line 100.00
26. Paid H. B. Thompson, material and supplies 71.32
26. Paid Ida Rand, rent of barn. 18.00
Dec.
11. Paid J. Morelli, labor at town line. 154.79
11. Paid George N. Faas, six days labor . 19.20
11. Paid R. G. Munroe, cement and supplies 19.00
11. Paid Straker & Freeman, one beam 26.30
11. North Attleboro Water Depart- ment, supplies for connection. ... 218.29
11. North Attleboro Highway Depart- ment, repairing street. 41.73
30. North Attleboro Foundry Co., castings 47.84
30. R. I. Roofing Company, stand-pipe repairs 386.00
30. Paid W. H. Nash, salary to Dec. 31, 1919 75.00
30. National Meter Company, repairs on meters 4.24
Nov.
26. Paid J. Morrelli, laying pipe on Broad street 289.10
Total expended $3,367 37
Amount appropriated March, inci-
dentals $500.00
Broad street, March. 500.00
Special meeting 2,150.00
$3,150.00
Received from supplies 154.70
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)$: 204.70
Amount overdrawn
$62.67.
Water Pumping
May 9-Paid Robinson Bros. Co., to April 31, 1919. $500.00 Nov. 13-Paid Robinson Bros. Co., set- tlement in full (final) 500.00 Dec. 10-Paid North Attleboro Water Department, November supply ... 71.84
$1.071.84
Amount appropriated
1,000.00
Amount overdrawn $71.84
Cash Accounts
Received from water rates during 1919
$2.245 08
Received from sale of supplies . 154.70
Total receipts $2,499.78
Paid to Town Treasurer 2,499.78
There is due the town the amount of $126.65, most of which will be paid by the time this report is read.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES N. MOORE, WM. H. NASH, 'HARRY B. THOMPSON, Water Commissioners.
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ANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS
We submit the following annual report of the Plain- · ville Fire Department.
During the year we attended six building fire: as fol lows : 1
January 29th-Blacksmith shop, building owned by Herbert E. Thompson, occupied by James McGovern ; no loss.
February 11th-Barn and shed, building owned by Plainville Land Co., occupied by Herbert Thompson; value of building, $400; insurance, $400; damage, $400; value of contents, $100; insurance, none; damage, $100.
February 21st-Barn, owned and occupied by ™da F. Metcalf; value of building, $1,500; insurance, +1,200; damage, 200; no loss on contents.
March 9th-Ice house, owned by Mary Bennett and occupied by Harry Proal; value of building, $800; in- surance, $800; damage, $800; value of contents, $1,500; insurance, $1,500; damage, 1,000.
April 8th-Dwelling, owned by Mrs. Phil Chagnon, not occupied ; value of building, $1,000; insurance, $1,000 : damage, $300; no loss on contents.
November 3rd-Garage and store, owned and occupied by Charles Cobb ; value of building, $3,500; no insurance ; damage, $200; value of contents, $10,000; no insurance ; damage, $1,000.
Number of fires with loss, five (5).
Total valuation of buildings. $7,200
Total damage of buildings 1,900
Total insurance of buildings. 3,400
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Total valuation of contents 11.009
Total insurance of contents 1.500
Total damage of contents 2,100
We also answered 43 alarms for forest fires with a cost of less than $300.
With the addition of our new truck we consider the town well equipped, but owing to lack of room we would recommend an appropriation large enough to cover the expense of building an addition to place the hook and ladder truck, also installing different heating apparatus We also consider paying firemen who answer house fire calls.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK HENRICH, Chief ; ED. McNeill, First Assistant ; HENRY BOERGER, Second Assistant
Financial Statement
18. North Attleboro Gas Light Co ... $13.23
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