Records, town of Brimfield (written records of town meetings, people in attendance, elections for town offices, etc. beginning in 1867), Part 20

Author: Brimfield (Mass. : Town). Town Clerk
Publication date: 1867
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Number of Pages: 592


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and by mailing one cash to the Coast- und West - Brinfied Post-loffices, and If mailing or otherwise sending one to Jasket? hills in said it is field seven low at leastreduce the time. If holdings ward medine , bref fait not and make due return of this warrants , with your doings thereare to the Town. whaten of said Brownfields at the time and place of executives affarisaid


Seven under own hoveds this textheder of March in the year one Thousand eight hundred and eighty then


Sanford Booth 3 Selection Moses No. Baker of Loscar F. Brown's Brimfield


Bringen April 2, 1883 , I have served the within loarrand as Prin directed F. T. Looks, Constable of Bringen


Town Meeting April 20, 1883 The meeting was called ! order , at the time specified in the warrant . If the Town Coberta , after the receding of the warrands . Her votes were received for a Moderator, whole nuswhen of votes Forty one. Francis I. vincolo had thet- number and was Elected-


Prager by the M . Her Pince


Voted To choose bluks and Treasures at the same Balloting. Whole number of votes dan owners Club and Town Treasures , Forty five , Towards Blin heads I vote, 2. Black votes, Henry F. Moram Feed Forty two votes, and was declared elected as Town Low and Town Treasure , and sworn by the Moderator.


Total - To choose Three Selection one at a ballet-


Selectivas The votes were then received yon one selec Tran


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whole number of votes seventy and were for Adetivan James Hoyes one vole, das Sandor Booth 2 votos. for James I. Blair twenty eight votes, for Moses Is. Baker heute seine votes, ward. he was derbach destin and fivorm ,


Selectman


The votes were then received for another Selectiriam. whole number of sixty seven , and were for E. H . Morgan one vote , for Jamus hoger and Frank the huston there votos carta, for Sanford Booths fifty- eight votos, and standards Booth was declared electich and sworn


Selectman


The votes were there received for the huds Sedestinam whole number of votes sixty eight, Frank le. luton. hade eight volio . James hoyes heads ssinetin votes and Edwards He, Heorgan had forty one votes and was declarado elected and a worm


Voted To choose there Assessors , one at a ballot-


Assessor


The votes were then received for one Assessor whole nursiber of votes Sixty one , Fred brafto. Franke No. Lucoton and Les. It. Mitchecks had one vole each. James a. Blain had two votes Samuel M. Brown had Fifty six votes and was elistul and Low


The votes were then received for another Pressor, whole scumder of water Forty seven, Freeh A Crafts. James of Bain, Frank Me. Hecaton and Thomas J . hayun hach one vote each . Gres To Partier lead forty these volio, and was declared elected and Jwan, For Third Assessor whole number of votes Twenty six. F. No. Newton had one vote, Jonathan Webber heads Twenty five votes and was dertered Electrical and from


Assessore


Assessor


347 The votes were hem received you a school committing for These yearss whole number of votes Fifty ones , and were as follows ; chool Commetter For Free A ler afte coned farsund. Blain once votre carte for Jesus Head Brown four voto, for Arthur. A. Lefthar Forty five ote Here's years and he was declared Election


Collection . a ques


The votes were then received for Collection of Jays whole number of votes, Thirty six, and famous I. Blain had one vote, New J. J. Mi Duffer down vote. Jonathan P. Webber each Thirty one votes , and was declared Elective and Sworn


botich To choose Los Constables one at a ballet,


Constable


The votes were then received far boustable, whole number of votes, Thirty one, for James hoyes and Jonathan P. Wether one vote each, For Francis & book. Twenty nine votes, and he was declared Elected and Sworn ,


The votes were them received for another Constable Jen'


Constable


whole number of votes all for hudham Moulton and he was declared checked E froome, -


Road


The votes were them received for Road Commissions for these years , whole number of votes Forty eight -. Commissioner Needham Moulton and Samuel W. Brown had for the one vote each, Newton S. Hubbard had sixten Years votes , William f. Brown Lead Thirty votes and was declared elected ofwar


Served To adopt the provisions of Sections 69.70. 71.72 and > 3 of theph-27, of the Public Statutes , not- carried 1 7 voting for and 20 voting against the motion_


Bound By Samuel W. Brown . Med - the Selectionen Le Oversees of the Poor- hot carried


Un motion of Francis Drivedas Serge Me.


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returning to accept the fourvisions of Ser 19.70. 71.72 and 73 of Chap 2% of the Public Statutin,


boted In motion of Francis I. Lincoln to accept- the provisions of Sections $9.70.71.72 and 73 of thap 2% of the Public Staticin.


boted In motion of Francis I . Lincoln that - the Chair offrent a committee of three to nomination a Board of versers of the Poor. to be balloted for -


And the Chain appointed Francis D. Lincoln, Amos Mousse, and Berge Bacon for that committee_ Who reforted as follows biz; For Overson of the Poor for 1 year Theme newton In leversur of the Poor for 2 years herr 4. Brown You overseers of the Por for 3 years Thomas! Morgan


The votes were then received for an leversur of the Poor Overseen of the Door for One year for one years , whole number of votes thirty three , For Edward Bliss . Thomas J Morgan and Francis to Look one vote cash for James S. Blair two votes, for lotuning Newton, twenty eight votes, and theny newton wars declared elected framme The votes were them received for an Overseer of the Poor Overseer of Door for two years for Two years, whole number of votes twenty nine and were for Todward Bliss two votes for Horny F. Brown twenty seven votes, and he was Elected and The votes were them received for an Overseer of the Sverreer of Door For for More years, whole number of votes for five years Pourtun , Thomas p. Morgan har that number and was elected , & wow. -


Gotech To accept the Request of the Selection revising the list of Jurors-


340 Gotach To choose Three Fence Liwas, And Samuel W. Brocon. Thomas & Morgan and Horses Hoe. Baker were chosen- and- Fen


Solid To choose Two Surveyors of dus cher, and I. Wirisloca Surveyors of hunder Fos het and Thomas of Morgan were chosen from


Sealer of Authen, Augustus Muder was chosen Leader of Death Pound Surefire Needham Moulton, was chosen Found Rufen voted To choose Three , Field drivers and William J . Brown. Field Drivers Elijah & Tarbell and Meiner to Combin were chaser Sworn


Auditors


Noted That the Town Sluts . Chairman of the Selectruns , and Chairman of the Assessors he the Auditin , Committee


botech Freak a committee of three be appointed of the Chain, to nominate a Library Director for Home years , Samuel W. Brown , Francis To Look. and Emery Livermore were appointul and spouted the name of Hermy . Brown and he was chosen-


Guide Boards. The Road Commissioner submitted their report one Beide Boards, with a recommendation that- Guide Boards be executed at certain place. as Herein named, and presented a sample for the consideration and actions of the town, after amendment the report- was accepted. both and it was That the Road Commissioners process them 'he sample shown ,


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That the Collection of Jares have the same authoring for collecting Taxes as own wasusers have when appointed Collectors


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Salad That the Dog Fund be appropriate for the purchase of Books for the Public Litery


Portrait


ilwell Portrait


The Committee on Elwells portrait of Washington made are oral report stating that a majority of their number has decided to plan the same where it is now Located , and submitted the matin for the consideration and action of the


On motion of Samuel W. Brown, That- Vier Committee be instructed to express to thers W. S . Elwell in Schelf of the town their sincere thanks for the portrait of Washington painter by her Pate husband and presented by fermas a memorial of him to his native town_ bosted That the matter of a change of location for Her Portrait . if found desirable be left with the committee


boten That the Town Treasures , be authorised with the the approval of the Selectmen to borrow money in anticipation of taxes of the current year and to issue notes of the town therefor botch That the Town Treasures, be authoureds with the of the Selectmen. to borrow smoney, to renew. replace on four any existing Town, on Loaves on any part thereof, and to issue the notes of the Town Surfen, Botech by Leas 43. hep none.


batch That the reports of Town lofficers be printed as last year including report on Suich Boards_


Solid That future meetings of the town be warned If jousting an attested copy of the warrent for the same at the Town Hall and Hu Brimfield Post- loffen, seven days before the time of holding, said metry?


351 Police "That the correfurosations of the holester of Theyes he Sixty dollars , subject to the following conditions and restrictions ; he shall give bonds to the town for the faiblefuel discharge of the duties of his office . he shall collecte and fay over to Her Treasures of the town on or before the first day of September all the Poll taxes under for good and sufficient reasons the Assessors allow him further time on the same , and one half the tax on real and personal estate, and shall during the first week of every month way to the Town Freanswers all money which he shall have collected , except so much as he shall collect for the bounty Jay , which shall be paid to the bounty Treasures at the time specified in his warrant he shall make a discount of six for cent to all those who pay their taxes in full onos before the first day of September next , and a discount of four per cent to those who pay their taxes in full after the first day of September next and on or before the first day of January next, and when all taxes which shall remain at the last date. he shall change and collect interest at the rate of six for cent per annum, until the same are paid , and shall make a final settlement with the Town Treasurer on or before Wednesday after the first- hondup in March next, and whenever he has collected and fail over to the Town Treasures seven eighths of the amount committed to him to collect . he shall be entitled to receive two thirds of his compensation , and the balance when he completed his collections as adousaid , That the Selection, if other arrangements are not made , be authorised , and requested to employ , Hur Sexton to provide Wreaths and Flowers " decoration the graves of soldiers in the lemeting at- are expense not to exceed Seventy dollar's The votes were then received from the question "Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating Liquors in this town" and the vote was Bus Forty- 40 no Fifty one- 51 Moved By Samuel W. Brown to appropriate $200. frain the Town House if the Selectment find it expediente do . hot carried


Discount Compensation Conditions for Collecting, axes


botech Decoration of Soldiers braves


Licenses


352


Fernale Suffrage


Moved By Passauch W. Brown that the Selectrun be authorised and empowered in behalf of the town to ask the Legislature to women who are citizens , the right to hold town offices and to vote in town affairs , on the same Un turno as male citizens _ and the vote was Ges. Seventy seven 27 no , Forty nine 49


boted In motion of Samuel W. Brown, Hat- the Selectmen be authorized to leave the Piercing Town House outside of the Town House painters if they think it expedient and necessary -


bated


To raise Sixteen hundred for the subject of Schools , That Fifteen hundred dollars of this amount is appropriated for the wayer and board of Teachers, for Fuel, and care of school- houses


And that the balance de appropriated 1 for the conveyance of pupils , and other legitimate. exlunes of schools,


"borte a raise and alepropriate Trentun Hundred dollars for the support of the Poor , and that the 6 verours of the Door he authorized to expand at the least- Two thereded dollars for additions and improvements at the Arms- House -


Total


and fifty To raise Thirty five hundred dollars and that the same be appropriate as follows bin:


For repair of highway and for tools $ 1200. " support of Bridges 150; 11 Snow Paths 150,


" Mepain of School-houses 100.


" Offirma Salario 5-50, 11 Miscellaneous expenses 600,


1. Jawin dell and interest


" Discounts on Taxes 300


83350


238 That the Selectivas be instructed to grant the free use of the Selectmen's to The Division of the Sons of Tendurance . in this place for their meetings , Also the occasional use of the Large rooms for He's meetings , when no admissions for is changed on the same time , provided the room is not wanted by partes who will pay for its use at


Recorded by Henry Le Bow Town Club


Hermy . Bowen Francis E. Cooke Needham Moulton


Town Officers for the year 1883 Constables Sealves of Leather Augustin Thede Field Drivers William J. Brown Elijah E. Tarbell Meinen He. Corbin Collection of James Jonathan P. Webla Auditors Horny F. Brown Fever fewvers Mooses Hor Baler Samuel W. Brown


delestiver Moses He. Baker Road Commisuriwas 3 . yes Sanford Booth William J. Brown Edward Me. Morgan


Oversees of the Poor


Assessora Cherry Newton for 1. y Samuel W. Brown Henry . Brown , 2 yrs Www. E. Parker Thomas J. Morgan , 3 yrs Jonathan J. Weller


School Committee 3 yes Samuel W. 120cm Without. Upham Poosen He . Baker


Thomas J. Morgan Surveyors of Number


D. W. For het Thornas for theargan


Henry Y. Brown Sounds Haufen Needham Moulton.


Recorded by


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Manand Son Colection for 6. 1883


Francis To look Constable af Brumfield Greeting In the name of the Commewealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn ifer interditantes of the town of 13 field qualified 2 note in Elections to meet at the Town Hall in Brimfield on Tuesday, how 6th 1883 at-10.0. clock the Polls fun at- 10.30. A. Mr to bring in their Ballots for a Governos, Lect- Governon . Secretary of the Commonwealth Treasures and Receiver General, Aceditor of the Commons - wealth, Attorney General, Councilon for Councilor District 1° Eight, one Senator for the first Garipdin District. one Representation to the Benund Courts from The First Heardden District, District Attorney for Nesten District, Han Commimones of Insolvency. Register of Probate and Insolvency. Pruriff for Hear vinden County, One bounty Commissionin and two Special Commissioners, allon one Ballot-


The Selection set the time for closing, the Polls. at- 2.30. P. In


And you are directed to serve this warrantby posting in tettested color of the same as the Yorum Hall, and one at Her benton Post Office seven days at least before the time for holding saint meting - Howof fait not and make due return of this warrant with your doings to the Selectrun at the times and place of nieching ,


Given under own hands this twentieth day of loctober in the year One Thousand Eight Hundreds and eight Hem Sonstalles Return M. H. Bakan of Selectmen Lampen for. Bringfield how 15 the 1883 Jandar /2001/2 of served the within warrant as To. He. Morgan } Primifidal Hemis directed , Francis To. Looks , beanstable of Brimfield . Recorded in Heving F. Mowa, Town Club


255 Annual Election hovendes 6 th 1883 The voters of Brimfield assembled.


the meeting was called to orden at- 10.o clock and 12 mination A. In by Moses He Baker, chairman of the Selection after the reading of the warrant , at- 10. 0. checks and 30 minutes A. M. His Pollo were afenced for the reception of votes, and remained offered until I'2 0. clock P. Mr. where there come closed, and the votes were counted, and declaration thereef made in ofen town macting as follows for;


For Governor In George I. Robinson of Chicopee. One Hundred Thirty eight-notes For Benjamin F. Buther of Lowell Sixty nine rotes


For Lieutenant Viver Ances of Caston, had One Hundred & twenty nine votre Governor Jamesd. Grinnell of hunfield, head Seventy nine voter


For Secretary of Herry B. Pieces of Abington, har. Over Herexceed & hil, six voto State Charles Marsh of I minoguede had seventy six voter


For Treasures. and Daniel A Gleason of Madferd Reach . Over Heended & Hit six months Receives General Charlie He. Ingalls of north Adams had Seventy seven voto


For Audition Charles to Leader of I river fuld hace Une acurated & Kreaty che nat. John Hopkins of Millbury had devent six votes


For Attorney Edgar f. Sherman of Lawrence had ine Honderd & hent s'y rot General John W. Cummings of Fall Never had Seventy seven votes


For Councilor Zenas Grave prof Dallon Each One Hundred Thirty six votes 8th District Marshall Wilcox of Filthfield sad seventy seven votes


For District Andrew of Waterman of Hits fish, reach have" wounded Which seven roth. Attermay Hewwy W. Tale of Westfield, head Seventy seven votes


En Senator, First- William Ne. Sessions of thewhich have done honderd & phily mer lot , Hampshiredistrict Christopher le Merritt of I'minespiche head Levende quien votes


350


Theodor I Beasts of Springfice had Eighty hver votos


and Insolvens y a hundred and fourteen votes 1


Herany A . Shouse of Heatyahe had One Hundred & huch, six vous Communioncon James Manager of Holyoke, Sade seventy seven votes


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1 In b. Potter ? "Villawhen in, cade the Housedresh & Purity six votes Ansel & Wilder of blocoper had Seventy seven vote Benjamin F. Bras of ded low end One Mouseded & Mily six rotes Y. He Churchill of Agawam hash Seventy seven votes


1 Jose phine ?1. Piece of Hate che had one hundred & fresh six votes Henry 6. Bin of West Springfield had one Nuredred & suity sex votes Willin S. Theology of Neoficed kad Una secondred thisty six votes Franck & Larperation of Springfield had seventy seven notes Henry W. Ashley of Westfield had seventy seven vitis Cornelius f. Driscoll of Holy who had seventy seven votes


district 2- 1 For Kelpresentation duceus A. Luther of Brianfield have one hervided I trend, five voto Eugene 13 Farrell of Mormon had Getty severe votes JamS. Blais of Brimfield had one vote


After the declaration of the votos . The making out- and sey ning , und sealing , the return of the same . also sealing when the votes cast, and the voting list wrede this dayn't was


botes To dissolve the meeting and it was so dones Attivi


This entifies that I have caused the bellota can't at the Election how both 1888 to be destroyed in accordance with the provisions of bleef 7 . Ser 34. of the Public Statister


it a reaction of the power biche of thepresentation Distant the one


room in Brown field on Wednesday His seventh day of tosenden in the year of ran dold- One Hourand Eight hundred and explity the at room for


carl in the several towns in said District for Representation to the General bout


The whole newunder of notes returned wasa Few housedred and sixty four. For douceur A. Gutten of Brownfield Five Hundred and ninety eight votes


For Eugene 12. Farrell of Honson, Four Hundred and sixty four volio.


For farmers. Blair of Brnofield one vote For Lucius A. Gutten one vote


Lucius A Luther of Bringfield having a plurality of the votes cast 1000 declared elected


Und P. Royce


". .. Water


F. E. Hinney 11 "1 .. Holland


6. M. Lager 11


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botte by Jowns


For Lucie A Later Tragens 12 Farrell For Lucius En Lamed. Hans


Towns


Bringfield Meanson A Lutter Britfield


302


339


Moonsom


Brimfield


125


87


Wales


92


56


Holland


42


19


598


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Warrant for Town Meeting Der 3, 1883


Commonwealth of Massachusetts


To Francis to look constable of the town of Brindiced


In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts your are hardly directed to notify and waren the infor tants of the town of Brandiced qualified to vote in town affairs, to much at the Town Hall in said Brimfield on Monday the Kind of December next at ose o clocken in the afternoon to act on the following articles


First To choose an Moderation to presides at saint meeting


Second to see what action the town with takes in uyund to providing a barn for the Found arm in places of the one recently destroyed by five -


Third To see if the town will authorize the Yearmen" borrow such sums of money as smay be nudeds to carry out the action of the town under Art- 20 in this warrant-


Fourth To choose all committer and agente that the busines of the town may require -


And you are directed to serve this warcent by posting an attested copy of the same at the Town Hall and center Part- Office, seven days at least- before the time for watching said meeting


hereof fail not and values dave return of this warrant with your going thereare to the Town bluts of saint Bon fires ato the time of meeting afraid . Given under our rands this twenty forthe day of hovembre in the year one Thousand eight hundred and eighty them . Hanfohn Jr. Brimfield Der 3. 1883 M. H. Bakun Jelustrum i home served the within warrund an 8. Me. Mangun } Brimfield


"vin directes, Francis E. Look, Constable of Brimfield


Town Meting December 3, 1883


The voice of Brindes assembled at the Town have December 3. 1883. after the reaching of the warrant for the same by the Jours blacks , the votes were received fun Moderator, whole necessities of motion Twenty seven and we've for the following fraroads, F. Edward W. Potter, Moses He Bahum and Harry . Brown one vote each for F. b. Looks and 5, Me. Hitchauch , two votes contr, for A. S. Aplane Here volio, for Samuel W. Brown seventeen voto and he was declared chester _


batch


That it is expedient- to build a barn at the Town forms in place of the one dratrogest by


botcl


Thet- a committee of fine be chosen who are authorised and directed in the name and behelfe of the town to contract for and superintend the construction of a barn on the Towns forme similar to the one destroyed by five two-24. and with authority to contract for and evet such additional buildings in the matton of stress , Training and the house as they find to be necessary That the Moderation appoint a committee of Here to nominate the commette of five. and George Bacon, Summer Parker and Amos Moumas were so appointed, and they reported the following person for sale committee of five bor; Summer Sachen Henry " Brown, Janfad Booth , Moram"


Total


their referat was accepted and adopted


That the selection he authorized to fill any vacancies in said commutes of five


360


Sievert


That it is expediente for the Course of from to sell the loyers at the Town Farm Hun attation was not carried


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That the Treasures be authorised to borrow such sums of money as may be needed to carry out Her votes of the town under Ast be in i'm warrant for this meeting , and give the notes of the town Hundan, subject to the afferwal of the Selection


boter that the collection of the Insurance on the property destroyed by five at the Lowna farm bin left with the Forno reason , batch That this meeting be dissolver and it was so done


Attest


Town tuk


Warrant for Annual Macating Afil The 184 Commonwealth of Massachusetts


To Francis to Look , Constable of the Form of thisfield breaking 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 More day the seventh day of April night at tin o . check in the formcom . To act on the following articles.


First To choose a Moderation to president said meeting Seconds To choose all necessary town officers for the ensuing year : also , all committer and agents the business А На болоти знад герини,


kende to hear reports of oficer and create unetifore showscon flu to used act havean . Fouille To raise marcar you the subject of schoologon the ensuing year,


Fifth To raise money for the support of in theways Youne ways and bridges , and direct have the same shall be extended.


Sixth To raise money for the bay week of town debts, and to- defray expecases of the town for the ensuing year.


Sevenble to see if the town will accept the report of the Helaction for evering the list of jeters,


Eighth To see if the town will anthoine the Town Frescoes to borrower money in anticipation of taxes of the current year; Also to borrow money to serum, uplace or four any existing Lain on Loans , on any fact thereof . Kinsh To see if the town will allow a discount on taxes, if paid within certain periods , or act thereom.


Eleventh To see if the town will authorize the Collection to use. I'm means for collecting taxie which the town Treasures may use where appointed collection


Tenth To see what dis positions the town will make of their Dog Funds on act thereare ,


Twelfthe To see if the town will cause ! be printed in reports of their officers , and agents , on any bouts of the sammen ,


Thirteenth to see if the town with cause to be printed once in five years their valuations list .


Fourtenth To bring in their notes ( yes on to ration her yquestions Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town ?


Fifteenth To see what action the town will take in regards to the bridges , and flume , at Webber's Mill.


Sixteenth To see if the town will volt to process a Hooks, and Extension ladder to be used in case of fire. and act thomas .


And your are directed to serve is warrant by posting and attested copy of the same at the Town Hall, and also one at the center Post office in said Brimfield seven days at haallafine The time of holding said meeting thereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your drings Meneos to the Town Club of said Brinfield at the time and place of meeting afaresaid. Given under our hands This fifteenth day of Marsh , in the year " ice thousand Eight Hundred auch eighty four .




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