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Twelfth To see if the town will cause to be printed the reports of their town officers and agente or any feat . of the same -
Thirteenth To see if the town will accept the provisions of What 158 of the art of 1871 in relation to Road Commissioners , and if so , bring in their votes for the Road Commissioners -
Fourteenth To bring in their votes , (Has on no) whom the question Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating in this town -
Fifteenth To see if the town with authoris the own Treasurer to dud a certain piece of land . bast of the road near the South Brick school house , to William h . Heithanks , or act thereon _
Sixteenble To see whether the town will , If its vote on otherwise, ark he avegislative to extend to women who are citizens the right to hold town offices and to vote in town affairs on the same turns as male citizens -
And you are directed to serve this warrant & frosting an catisted copy of the same at the Town Hall , also one at the center Post-loffen , and If mailing one each to the East and West Brimfield Post Offices , and by mailing or otherwise sending , one I. Fastett Auch in said Brimfield seven days at best before the time of holding said meeting -
fait not and makes due return of this warrant with your doing, thereare to the Town Blocks
324 of said Brinefield at the time and plans of said meeting . -
Given under our hands this eleventh day of Meauch in the year One Thousand Eight hundred and eighty two
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Brinfied April 3. 1882. I have served the within surround- as thereis directed F. C. Cook, Con stable of Brimfield
A true copy of the Warrant and boxestables returns thereason Artist
Annual Meeting April 3. 1882
The voters of Brimfield assembled at the Franc Hoall in response to the foregering warrant- and were called to order by Harry & Brown, Your Clubes , at 10.0 clubs and 10 minuter A. M. after the reading of the warrand . the votos received for a Moderator, whole number of votes thirty these. France's A. Lincoln had thirty Heves votes werese was unascincously elected - and acceflute the office- Prayer was offered by new W. M. Pires. The votes were then received for Yown Club, Wholes number of votes, Sixty one, Henry F. Brown Teach Sixty one votes, and was declareds elected , und was sworn by the Moderator.
botech To choose three Selectriums , one at a ballet -
Delictinem The votes were then received for a Selectmars , while number of votes kindly three, and were for
Moderation
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Barius Seau, one vote for Jaron & Blair Forty four votes, for Sanford Booth Forty eight votes, and Sanford Bouffe was declared elected.
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Selectinan
The arts were thei received for aneotion Selection whole wurden of votes One Hundred and six and were der Banfords Booth one vole, for James I. Blair Think Jour votes, for Harnul W. Brown Thirty down votes, for Moores He. Baker Thirty seven votes , and Heuses the Baten, was declared cluster The votes were has received for a third Sebestman whole number of votes ninety four , and were for Samuel W. Brown one vote, for Edward Bliss Seven votes, for Jamus S. Blain ten votes, Uscan 7. Brown had seventy si'x vote and was declared elected und Sworn
Voted To choose The Assessors , one at a time
Assesson The votes were have received for an Assessor, whole roundles of votes Seventy six call for I awards the Morgan , and he was declared The votes were them received for another Assessor whole number of votes Seventy six, George M. Hitchcock had one vote , Samuel W. Brown Lach Seventy five votes, and was declared Election, and favor
The votes were them received for a theich Assessor, whole number of votes , Sixty viser _ and were Jon George Bacon and James J. Blair one vote each; for Edwards Bless two votes, for Dras &. Parken, Fifty seven votes, and he was declared The votes were them received for Your Measures, whole munden of votes Sixty nine , and war for Thomas I Morgan and Jose fo hn G. Woods one vote cast, for Hemos F. Brown , sixty seven votes , and he was declared Elected ,
Assessor
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School Committee. The rates were them received for a Deboot humanities fortune gomes, for Whole munchen of votes Ninety eight , and were for Frances I . The dears conector , one vote, for her Scarica by Me Jeffen for mato. for Joseph de. Woods Forty two votes for Mecton Of. Hubbard Fifty one votes, used butin & Hauthard was declared Theted, Voted To choose Two Constable_one at a ballot
Constable
The votes were them received for a Constable, whole number of votes Thirty six , and were for James S. Blair, Samuel W. Brown, and Joseph L. Woods one vote cach, for Edward Bliss two votes , for Francis Cos. Looks thirty one votes , and he was declared elected and worn-
Constable The vote were there received for a second Constable whole number of votes, Hurty nine, and were for Frank. Moon one vote for Edward Blin seven votes, for Needham Moulton Thirty one votes, and he was declared elected, theo Al-His time , 12,0 . clerks anche 15 minutes Noon it was voted to adjourn for one how to Adjamment theet at one, o, chistes and 15 minute P. An and the meeting was so adjourned - The meeting assembled as bottle That a committee of three he appointed to nominate a Library Director for three years in place of Thomas J . Morgan whose tun has expired - Library Director The Moderator appointed on this committee S. W. Brown , George Bacon and John W. Browning, who reported the name of Thomas J. Morgan , and he was chosen as Library, Director for Three years
Manuel W. Brown moved, and it was value that a committee of Three be appointed to nominate three Fence Viewous , Samuel W. Brown, Brus E. Father and James In. Buxton, were appointive as said Committee , and they reportede the names of Theny huston , I avil W . James and Jonesham J . Wetter for Fever becons, and they were chosen and
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List of fourors article severe beenes under consideration it was boted to accept the list of faras an revised and presente by the elections, as follows; Charles A. Brown, Edward 13 fin Horas To. farces Byron W. Charles John & handy - howcan I. Powers Beuge Me Metcheck James . Blair John Shaw in Wilbur G. Farben James Dunham James Roger
The Moderation reported to the town that he had been informed . that Mers MM of Tetwall of Ifringfield had expressed a desire or expectations of hearing from the town in relation to a portrait of Gen Berger Washington painted by her Late husband , and which it is understood he in his life time . Lead designed. for this , his native town
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That a committee of three be appointed to confer with Mars Telwell, with full authent to take such action in the premises . as they find to be appropriate - Henry Y. Brown . Thomas J. Morgan and Oscar F. Brown were
Collector
The votes were them received for Collecter, whole number of votes . Thirty . Jonathan F . Wellun had thirty votes . the whole neunder cust and was declared Elected . and from -
The following officers were created by nomination from the meeting - Votul To choose these measures of Wood and Back and David W. James , Amos Mounave and Mescomen of Wood be Nufus Fos het were chosen .
Gotich To choose Your, Surveyors of Lowrider und Imorgon of Lumber Darius Ofrows, Thomas J Morgan , Javich W. James and D. Winslow Farket , were chosen
batch To choose the Field Drivers and Daniel s. Briggs
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Field Drivers Francis Ellist, Look and Hery A kedven were chosen. Also Daniel de Bigas Sealer of Location John W. Browning was chosen -seater of Leather . Found Houten Needham Moulton , was chosen Found Toutes -
That the Your Clients . the chairman of the Selection and the chairman of the Assesses de the Auditing Committee-
bourseers of Voor Samuel W. Brocon moved that the town det three Overseers of Poor . the motion was rejected - Gotech
To adopt the provisions of Shapes 158. Lucas of 1871 in relation to Road Commissioners , Thirty nine voting in the Affirmation and nome against it .
Sotich That a committee of five be appointed to somindi Three Road Commissions , one for three years .
one for two years, and one for one year - Thomas J. Morgan, Summer Parker, Theny Newton, Amos Mousee and Abases De . Baker were afifiventil .
That the above committee report what in their opinion , would be a suitable and proper_ compensation for the Road Commissioners_ The corremetter reported the name of Moses M. Baker for Road Gomesmissions for 2 years . the name of John b. Spring as Road Commissioner for 2 years . and Urus &! Packen for one year-
Hoad Commissione Byron W. Charles and Polisha I . Mesh one vote each ,
The votes were there received for theroad Commissione for Three years , whole number of votes anch were for A for Samuel W. Brown, Fifteen votes, and for Moses M. Baker, Thirty two votes and he was declared Elected , and from .
The votes were there received for a Road Commissione
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for two years. Whole number of Forty two, and hater were for Byens W. Choules and Daniel Le. briggs one voto each, for Jarmuel W. Brown Tighten volo, Connaissances for John C. Spring Twenty two votes, and he was declared Elected and fromus -
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Dres To Parker declining to serve as houd horns unseres if elected, it- natured to the same committee to nominate another fourans in his place Auch the com matic reported the name of Neoton of. Hubbard ,
Used the votes were received for a Road Commissions for one year whole numbers of votes . Thirty eight . Areas Measure Lead one vote, Samuel W. Brown had nine votes , and Newton S. Hubbard had Twenty eight voter and was declared tested and favours -
Road. Commin -1 .
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Article 13 th being under consideration. it was That for such consideration , and when such termes as the electrum considers satisfactory. and affran. The Town Treasures may due to Williams In . Hitchcock or any other person the piece of Land scanned in the Article . 1 -15;
Patch That the Road Commissioners be paid Live dollars ( $2,00 ) fun day for their services . Franty two voting in the Aft and Two in the Key - Perder Article & 4 th the votes were received super the questions , Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of Intoxicating Sigues in this town? and the vote was Des. Seventeen (17) ho Fifty mine ( 59) Gation Tivedes Articles Sheet the reports for the current year in printed to include the same as furniture for lady * Horny A. Wellen second to could two , to the committee to nominate Road Comminimum - ho bot
Pay of Road Commissioners
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No . License
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Collection Authorize
Under Article 11 th that the Collection have the authorit. to come the means for casheating taxes which the Town Treasurer may use when appointed bolestan.
Oscar F. Brown scored that two persons he destad Overseers of Door to act with the Selection as Oversur of Poor- And it was voted that the motion be indefinitely pastored
Women
Article 1 6th being under consideration Gammel W. Brown scored that the town ask the Legislation to extend to worries , who are citizens , the right to Suffrage hold town offices, and to vote in town affairs and the same turns as male citizens - The vote where the motion was Leverety sing in the Affe . and Leventy sing in the Negation , and the motion was not carried -
Fire Proof
The Committee, appointed at the Annual meeting in April 1881 , to prepare forlunes , of a vault on other tears for the safe healing of the Your Records . and frakes , with an estimate of the expman , Submitted a written They had received from Herning Hho of her bouke lity, to furnish the town with a Fire Proof Safe of the following inside dissensions box : 5% inclus high . 44 inclus wide . and 20 inclus decks, with a wrought Iron private sale , and Combination Lock , and to be constructed in accordance with specifications set forth in said proposition, for $376, or in exchange for our present safe for $300,
Gotach That this commeter and the Selection Le a committee with authority to take such. action in the premises and in relation to the safe 1 of the records and papers of the town as they find expedient to secure the desired result- Beas 17. hay 7 Total That the Overseers of Foon be requested to krets the recorch specified in Chat 27, Section 72 of the Public & Patates
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Noted That the Overscan of Poor be requested and directed so far as practicable to heefe, or cause to be Juht, a full and detailed account of The products of the Poor Farm and Dain, , and the disposition made of the same -
Fatih That the bernatury Committee be directed to cause the grass on the bemeeting to be snowed one or before the first day of July next, and to be cent a second time on or before the first of September next_
Moved By Uscan J. Brown that two persons be chosen To act with the Selectioncon as Overseers of Poor
botte That the above motions be indefinitely postfromer
botar What this meeting be adjourned to Moseday April 10th to meet at- one o. close .. Mr. and Hu muting was so adjourned -
April 10. 1882 The Town met as für adjournments
Gotich That the Dor Fund be appropriated for the purchase of Books for the Public Library -
Moved By Samuel W. Browse . That the compensation of Collection of Collection of Taxes be Sixty dollars. and that he he subject to the same conditions and restrictions , with the nucerny charge of dodiet as the Collector for last year
Touch By Theway Rector to amend by sticking out- the provisions for Discount. Huamendment was rejected , And the original motion adefuture
Ahouse By Francis I . Levertos . ( S.W. Brown in the Clay Het the Selection be authorised to draw
887 wfrom the Town Cheeseman for Seventy five dollars $75. for Decoration Day, provided a cannon is received from the United States previous to that time -i dofter
Moved By Passauch W. Buscome treat-the Movie refund to hus force . Aphor the sum of Five dollars collection from " There for damages done to School do vare Nº L . Fr fur som , Her nevtions was rejected-
Sotie To raise Sixtin hundred dollars for the support of Schools . Heat Giften Hundreds of this amount - be appropriated for the Tager ande Board of Jeachus . for Auch and care of school-houses-
Sulawes he appropriate for the comey cause of profilo , and legitimate expenses of schools-
botch To raise Forty eight hundred dollars and that- the same he afforafricater as follows;
Her Melpain of Highways and fun Looks $ 120%. " Support of Bridges 150.
" Snow Paths 150,
1. Refrain of School-houses 100,
" Support of Fawkes 1100,
" Office Salaries 500, " Miscellaneous Expense 500,
300,
" Discount on Taxes „ Jowi Debt and Interest
300,
500
$4800, 1600
$6400,
Add appropriation for Schools
Total appropriation
boted To reconsider the vote refusing to cheuse Overseers of From, off 24, My 18
boter In motion of Ascen 7. Mowa to choose the Houses of Porz _
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In motion of . W. Brown had a commettere , of Five be appointed to nominate three Aversum of Poor.
And the Moderator appointed Sarnach N. Brown, Todevards W. Potter. Elijah Allen . George Bacon and John W. Browning for that committee-
Who refertil the following person for Oversurs of Prov Vis, Cluny newton Samuel W. Brown and Telijah Allem- As they declined to serve the matter was referentes back to the committee
And they repartir the name of Sorry Y. Baron . Annas Human and Edward Blink - Mar Mouscron declining to serve Hus commette repeated the name of thomas
And Here 7. Brown, Ledwound Blin and Thomas J. Morgan were elected. versions of Four four
Sotul That the Auditing Comservetten be requested to have the Unserals Referate ready for distribution one wat before the Annual
hotel To accept the referate an mode and frescastil for the past year of the Finances of the town
lo tul Fret the Road Comisiones be requested to exfund at least one half of the appropriation for repair of thing hours on or before the first day of July next, and that after the first of Setinhas such they make only such repairs as are necessary for the safety of the traveller _
Boter That the Town Treasures be authoriseds with the approval. of the Selectionune , to borrow money in anticipation of Taxes of the current year , and to issue notes of the town therefor.
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That the Town Treasures be authorised with the offroad of the Selection to borrow money to enew, replace 2 buy any existing low on Loans or any part thereof. and to issue notes of the town therefore Adopted by a vote of year 25. hay none Total that the meeting he dissolved , and the Moderados declared the meeting chiscloud Recorded by Horny G. Brown Town With
Offices chose que 1882
Constables Henry F. Brown Francis C. Look Needham Moulton
Collector
Sanford Booth Moser the. Bakom Jonathan P . Withus Oscar Y. Brown
Assessors Edward He. Morgan
Chiny Newton Davis W. James
Samuel W. Brown Jonce P. Webben Urus E. Parton
Surveyon of Lumber School Conemiten 3. yes Davines Show Mustard . Hubbard Thomas J. Morgan
library, Director 3 jus Thomas fullergan
Field Drivers Francis To. Look Daniel de. Bujas
Road Consumiminus Measeo De. Baker for 3 years John Lo . Spring " 2 11 Newton S. Hubbard 11 / 11
Overseers of Poor Henry F. Brown Tochard Bliss Thomas J. Mocy an
Auditions Town Gluck
Them Assessors
Jealen of Leather John W. Brownies
Pound Houten Needham Mouton
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To Francis &. Look , Constable of the town of Brindied in said bounty Greeting
In the seamen of the Commonwealth of Meassustourette you are hereby direction to notify and was the Inhabitants of the town of Brimfield qualified to vote in Elections and in town affairs to met at the Town Hall in saide Brinfied on Tuesday the seventh day of hovendus next- at timo , clocks in the formvon , ances at- half feast tem o . clarke , at-which time the foods wil de alemed ) to bring in their to the Selection who will fruside at said meetings. For Governor, Mascul- Governor, Come Councilon for Councilor District Ho 8, Secretary. Treasure and Receiver General, Auditor of Accounts, and Attorney General of the Gomesconwealth, Une Representative for the Tenth Langunional District, Une Senator for the First Heard Jeden District, Once Representation for District- In- one in Heartedun County , to represent said District in the next General bousb, of this Commonwealth , One bounty Commissioner. Treasures, and Register of Deeds for Heartden County, All on one Ballot- The Selection fix
the time at two and one half o clock Pitt for closing the Path.
And you are directies to serve this warrant by posting. Attested copies thereof at the Town Hall , at the center Post- lo ffi and If mailing or otherwise , and each to the Trash-and West Bringied Post Offices , and Fashett mill in vaich Brimfield , Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doing thereare to the Selections at the time and place of holding said meting - Brann under our hands this twentieth day of October in the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and eighty two Kampen Jr. Brumfield Jon 7, 1882 . Sanford Booth 3 Selection of Bringfield I have the within warrant as thereis Mr. He, Baker Oscar F. Brown directie . Je . Louis. Yourtable of British ? Recorder by Horny & Brown
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Annual Election, November 7 th 1882 The waters of Brin fuld nut at the Town Hall in is answer to the foregoing warrant , after the reading of the warranty Sandwich Booth , ammans of the Selection, the Polls at- 10. 0. clocks and 3 li munster A. Hr wer ofevents for the reception and remained ofun of votes ,
until 2 0. cloches 31 minutes 9. He where they were closed, und. the votes were, bacter counter wach declares in ofum town meeting and were as follows bir;
For Governor For Robert Me. Birhofe of newton. One Hundred & there votes For Benjamin & Butter of Lowell , Fifty eight votes
For recul- For Oliver Ames of Gaston. Ninety nine votes Governor For Samuel W. Bowerman of Pitifulen Sixty votes
For Secretary
Poury B. Piece of Abington . Least One Hourdued & eight-votos John J. Sweeney of Lavonwer had Fifty seven solo
Treasurer and Juniet A. Blouson of Medford. Least One Hundred & eight-votos Recivan General Williams A. Hodges of Quincy, hash Fifty seven, volio
For Auditor
Thanks No. Loads of Springfried . Lach Core Hoursbed &eight volo David M. Shillings of Winchester had Fifty seven votes
Hon Attorney, Edgar Shuman of Lawrence hak One Hundred & eight votes General George H. very of Worcester have Fifty swen votes For Representation Williams W. hice of Worcester have three hundred Vig Por votes John Hopkins of Millbury Lead Fifty seven votes
Wellington Smith of Lee, har Once Your deck & eight- votes George T. Plunkett of Hornsdale, had Fifty seven votes
Jo . Longue 10th District Tas Councillas & the District her bounty.
Leonard Clash of Springfield had Ine Hunter & eight- volt Communion Wilson Tedy of Springfield had Fifty seven voter
You Mayjestin of Guds Sammen To. Kurs all of mine field have More thenshe & sixty five both.
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County Measures Mr. Wells. Bridge of Spring fried have one Hundred & Histurn motor James Heichkann of Springfield had Fifty two voti For Senator, First William He Heailles of Springfield head. Bree hundred & Make notes Hanpicture District Interistifokus la Houvitt of Springfield had Fifty six voter
Fon Representatives Solomon G. bushaman of Mansom have love thanded The Tanque Level of Mansom have Sixty two votes . Itis the declaration of the water apoioad , the inching out and seating , who the return of the same , also sealing why this votes cast , and the voting list- used this day , on Motions Made , and carried . to dissolve the meeting , the same was dissolved -
Recorded by
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Town Blecha Martin
At- a meeting of the Town Clubs of Representation District - K- One in teampohon County, held at the Selectruns room in Brimfield on Wednesday the english day of return
November in the year A . D . 1882 at Noon for the perfare of examining the , of votes in the several towns in said District for Representation to the General boust. of Massachusetts - The whole number of votes returneds was . Eight thanked and thirty six , and were for the facturains forsons his ;
I'm Solomon G. bushman of Moonin , Four thanded & thirty seven In Eugene Farrell of Morsom. There He undred & ninety nine Solomon Y. Cushman of Geonson having a Plurality of the votes returned was declared Telestid Gate Ly Yours Cushman Farrell Brimfield 103 62 Manson 2/7 253 Mali 83 67 F. T. Funny 11 Holland 34 17
Kerry G. Procon . Town Club Bringised L. M. Bage " " Monson G. P. Boyce IL Wales
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This certifier that I how the ballots cast at the Westin. . How FRA. 2 . 1882 to be destroyed in accordance with the provisions of Poker 7. See 34 of the Public Statuten
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Warrant for Annual Joran Meeting
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Mamboun Jo To Francis C. Look , Constable of the town of Brimfield Greeting
In the name of said Commonwealth you are hereby directed to notify and warm the Inhabitants of said Town qualified to vote in town affairs , to meet at the Town Hall in said Brimfield. on Monday the second day of April next at ten o clock in the forumone , to act on the following articles ,
First To choose an Moderation to preside at said meeting-
Seconds To choose all necessary Town (officers for the ensuing gras , Woo all cornsucettes and agents that the business of the town may require -
Third To hear reports of offices and agents heelstone chosen by the town, and art thereon.
Fourth To raise money for the support of schools for the insurance , year To raise money for the support of highways town way and bridges , and direct how the same shall be expanded ,
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Sixth To raise money for the payment of Town debt and to defiery expenses for the current- year_
Seventh To see if the Town will accept the report of the Selectier for severing the list of Juros,
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Eighth To see if the Town will authorise the Town Treasures_ to borrow money in anticipation of Taxes of the current year, also to borrow money , to renew, replace or pay any existing loan or loans or any foad Hered-
Ninth To see if the town will allow a discount on. Taxes if paid within certain periods , on art thereon .
Tenth To see what this position the town will make of their dog fund . on act- thereon .
Eleventh to see if the Foran will acthouse the Collector to use the means for collecting taxes , which the Town Treasurer may use when appointed Collection,
Twelfth To see if the Town will cause to be printed the reports of their town offices and agents or any parties of the same -
Thirteenth To bring in their votes ( Geo on 10 ) upon the question . " Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liques in this town"
Fourteenth To see if the town will accept the provisions of Sections 69, 70,71.72 and 3 of Chaplin 2% of the Public Statutes in relation to Overseas of the Poor. and if so to bring in their votes for three Houses of the Poor
Fifteenth To see what action the town will take in relation to serving warrants for their meetings -
Sixteenthe To see whether the Town will, by its vote or otherwise. ash hu docgislature to extend to workers who are citizens the right to hold town offices and to vote in town affairs on the same turns as Inale. citizens- And you are directed to seeon this current if posting an attested copy of the same at the Town Hall, also one at the center food- ofer
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