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"The then it - he by petition to the purpose authorities I discontinue her bridges , and so much of the roads herewith connected as would thereby become Hit never aug, 12 rebuild the hedges, or take such other action in relation to the same as they find to be expedient and forfer.
The Go are black hewas presented coach read a note From James J. Brown. one of the Committee or Vin Augusta ballin': case, asking to be excuse from further service on the same and it was
botich to grant his request.
Sotad. In section of Tanks No. Newton that a committu of of have is appointed to marie recite a person to fill the vacancy, and Franck Por Tunoton, Francis I look and Oscar 7. Brown were appointed said communities, and they reported the name of kerry to Bream, and he was chosen.
hotel that the Town Heuresen , with the af proval of the Sebastian be authorized to borrow such sums of money as may be required. if the town are required to rebuild the afourand bridges, and give the notes of the town therefor - The above passed by a vote of 12 in the ALL Stays none
Portal that the sunting for dissolved & it was so domia
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massant for Location tovender 6th 1888
" Francis To look Constable of the town of Brinfield Greeting
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby directed to notify and coan the inhabitants of Brimfield qualified to vote in elections , I meet at the Town House is said Bir field where selec. the sixth day of november next at tro ian in the fourwar, and at halk bart ten o clock, wieichtime the Polls will be oferned) to bring in their votes to the Selection, who will poceride at said meeting, for Selectors of President and Vice President of the lessited Atates, One representative to Conquer for Me Jenthe Congressional District. For Governor, Lieutenant Greens, Secretary , Treasurer and Receiver General. Auditor of Accounts , and Attorney General of the Commonwealth, One Councilor for the Eighth Councilor Councilor District. One Senator for the First Handleden District. One County Commissioner, Register of Leeds. Register of Probate, and Treasurer for Hoanfeder County. Une Representative to the General Court for the exthe Representation District.
All on one Ballot-
The Selection fix the time for closing the Polls at- half past two o clock, And you are directed to serve this warrant- I fasting an attested copy of the same at the Town Hall , one ut Die center Post office and by mailing a copy to the Post office at Least Bringfil. and by reading or otherwise sending us coley to For it's Meill and to the Delook at West Brimfield seven days at Least before the time of holding said meeting. Thereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with
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your doings thereare to the Selectionen at the time and place of meeting adoresaid. Given under our hands His twenty second day of October One Thousand Eight hundred and Eighty eight.
Oscar 7. Brown, Selection Frank M. Newton 3 of Sosiale dettin } Brimfield. Brimfield November 6th, 888 I have served the within warrant as themis directed I aneis &. Look, Constable of Brimfield If the record of the warrant- and Constables return. Atal Sunny Shown
Election November 6/888
The votos of Brimfield met at the Your ! hall on Tuesday, November 6th- 1888 in response to The foregoing, warrant and were called to inder at- 10. 0. clark and 19 minuter A. Ale. by Oscar F. Brown, chairman of the Selectionen aften the reading of the war and the Selection officiated Heren F. Brown and John Shany . Selles to assist - them in receiving, sorting and counting the volis cast, and thee Teller so appointed were swan by Samuel W. Brown. ass . Jurtien of the Peace. The Ballot Tax was then offered and found. to be enlety. the Register stood at GOV. the ballet box was there closed and Markets and the hey handed to Francis & Looks , ~ Constable ,
Polls were afines for the reception of votes and
471 remained ofun until 2'2 0. clock J. M where no motion loving been made to extend the time fixed by the delectores in the want your do sies the falls, the sun were closed, The Register showing that 214 ballots had been cast , and the count of the names checked on the list- of saturn showed that 213 facevano had orted. I way of the Ballot Lox was then received from Francis To Look. Constable , and the Ballet box was then unlocked . and opened, and the ballots therein counted being, 213 ballots received, all the home being chance in afire meeting as the law director The votes were them sorted. counted and declaration Menof made in ofen meeting and was as follows wir:
For Electors
George D. Mokinson of Chicopee had One Branched & ruction toto it as arge William 7. Inatur of Hopedale lash One Hundred & nineteen votes John Boyle 0. Kelly of Boston had Teighty volio George Me. Strains of Chicoluce had Eighty votes James H. Roberts of Landbridge had Fourtun votes John Blackmer of String field had Fourtun votes
For Elector for Johne Me. Need of is ersestable , had One founded & Direction ate Siste Me Dire homan to day of Barnstable, head Light notes John D. Flint of Fall River, had Fourtun votes
For section for George To Freeman of Brachten, each One coded & rinations notes District No Jaco bushrad Moral of Sharon, had big the notes Miliam f. Smith of Taunton had Fourtun votre
Kelsey if Boardman of Boston each One hundred & Hinstin volio District Ho There Katliam Matthews in of Boston red eighty nat. Jamen Mr. Brain of Boston had Fourteen votes
For Elector for Glyphibetain Hatchery Boston, head tire laverdad & rinations neto District OF Four Matthew Leaves of Astan un Sightly voto Isreal & Matton of Boston had Fourtum moder
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Andrew Leaves of Boston. Fourtur votes
Analis Mel ton of Boston had Une encoded & mination notes District Sie Six Jenny radler of medford sach righty votes Leage M. Harwood of Lynn had Fourter vitus
Francis Mecomod of Beverly, had Ine dundrent ssinetun volis District De dever amente dean of Salera wad Eighty votes Daniel W. Friend of Manchester had Fourteen votes
Han Station for district he sight-
What's les sess of recommence had love theonedred & mination- who Orson To. Mealloy of Lowell had Fourtions votes
Wearles 2. Mivel of batich had One Powered & hinetun votes Million As einwall of Brookline bach Eighty other Charles Me. Bowers of Clinton had Fourteen votes
Moz Élector den District He Jem
Man & P. Lonidina of Worcester each One Hundred & hinctin Itus Edward W. Lincoln of Worcester had Eighty votes Edward I. Conant of Worcester head Fourteen votes
Givestinte . Comand of Greenfield , had One hundred & hinatur ist. Frederic I lookedy of Ashburnhave had leighty votes Julius Ho. Selge, of Anhart, had Fourtun votes
You Elector for Estistica Morgan, of Springfield had Use andred & hinetun votes District ho Juelas Multin Cutting of fittofield. head eighty votes Koroned A. Selles if we had Fourtun votes
For épremier
Goounon
Oliver Aries of Easton had One Hundred & Seventeen votos William E. Russell of Cambridge had Leighity votes William He. Earle of Worcester . Lead Fifteen votes Blank one When I. A. Bracket of Arlington, One Hundred & Eightun wales John W. Corcoran , of Clinton . head Eighty votes John Bascom of Williamstown, Lead Fifteen votes.
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- For Secretary of state
Harry B. Pierce of Abington had Ware Hundred & Eighteen votes William M. Do good, of Boston , head Seventy sive not. Henry L. Smith of Williamsburg, had sixtun voto
For Measures and Leage A Handen of Lowell had Are Considered night and. Dicion General Kenny lo. Thacker of Farmoushe had Seventy nine no to John M. Fischer of Attleborough had dixtun volio
For Aneditor Charles M. weadd. f & wing field, had one Hundred & lightin toto "William A. Williams of Worcester Lad Percent eight ratio Edmund A, Stowe of Hudson head Sixtun votos
For Attorney Besuch Andrew J. Waterman of Pitofield had One Hundred I sinetur Boli Samuel Diasandred Greenfield had dement eight noter . Allen Coffin of Nantucket, had dixten votes
For Representative to Joseph is. Walker of Horcastor, had One hundred & light this Congress. 10th District JEving B. Sayles of Millbury Lead right, Here to Charles b. Allen of Bare had Dixtin motion Francis W. Nochwell of Pittsfield. District he 13 had one vote Blank Five votes
For Counselor Leve y Suson of Soundied, each One Hundred & highbur tin English District Christopher' Merritt of Springfield had devent, nine ratio Holand F. Algen of Becket had Sixteen voter
For dinator. First Edition I. Noctealy of Ifring field has one Hundred 9, uncture 10. 00 Hearofeden District Ethave to. Molinson of I bringfield, hash cleverty eight other Franch A. Boron. of Palmer, had Dixtum notes,
En County seaward black of Offering field had Ore Heuer dred & function rotes Commissionon decir de Skitinare, og Agarram hat devant eight votes George & Nright of Palmer had dixtun votes,
Has County
Mr. Wells 13 idge of africafuld had Gone honderd & ity of votes Edward A Hell of Springfield had seventy seven notes over
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consshed and Justin votes ,
and Sister votes.
General bout Dobit 100 demand ". Some of Bruinfield had time; two colis
Blanch Que vote
After making, signing, and sealing Her returns of the aforesaid votes, also sealing, who the Ballots cast as for raid , and the list of voters used asa check list for the reception of the arousaids ballots all being done in ofen meeting. Her on usotion made and voted to that effect Her meeting was dissolved
Herning Foron
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"is certifies that at a meeting of the moon blod presentation. District H- 10 in Hearsaladin County Massachusetts, held at the District Court Room ut Palasser on Friday the sixteenthe day of november A.D. 888. at: Room for the purpose of examining and comparing towns therein for Representatives to the bemused boat and ascertain who had been Elected.
was Theiteem hundred wrest ver for the followavions pressone is; For William H. Leash of Palms Seven Hundred & twelve votes For Carnee . V. Beran of Sein field. Eve hundred fifty des For Onesimus A Parent of Palmer, Sixty, two satis Bland
Dix votes Williams W. Leeach of Palme having a plurality of the water returned was declared Elected_
bote by Joins
Je William W. Leach of Palmer
For Samuel in. Brown
of Bice field
For Moreversus A. Parent of Palmer
Blank Total
107 92
13
/ 213
Holland Ludlow
32
12
1
45
147
58
23
228
Jahren 426
388
25
5 844
712
550
6 1330
62 Kening Gel Brown, Town Blues of Brimfield
F. T. Hinney Soron Blocks of Holland N. D. Fuller Foron Black of Ludlow J. B. Shaw Town black of Palmer Recorded by
Foran black
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Marrant for Your Meeting Nov 24. 1888
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Hamjeden for To Francis E. Look Constable of Brimfield
In the name of the Commonsveel te you are ready, directed to notify and warm the Inhabitants of Brimfield qualified to vote in town affairs , to meet at the Town Hall is said berfield saturday the events focathe day of November , don't at one o clock in the afternoon " Not an hugething articles
List To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Second to see if the town with take measures to fourvide for the custody and profun care of Insane Poupons at the Almshouse, or act theman
And if so fran all votes and under that may be necessary for Heck Compose.
Third To recen and act on the report of any committee heretofore chosen. Also, To choose all committees and gents the action of the toron on the fougoing on other maison of the town smay require _
Fourth To see if the town will take any measures to infelisen la illegal sale of Intoxicating vigueurs in town , /
auch you are directed to serve this warrant In hosting an attested cafee of the same at the comme 4 th, are not the center Pach toffice, a nechty mailing a copy to the Post office at Carl Brimfield and by mailing or otherwise sending a copy to "asketi "Will, used to be Defoot at West Bringfield , seven days at least before the time of holdings said directing -
levest fail not , and make due return of this warrant with your doings to the Town Clerk of said Bruinfield, al - the time and below of motion demais Given under our hands the' sixteenth day of November. One Thousand Eight Hundred and eighty eight
Oscar F. Pown , Selection Frank No. Newton } Brinfield Constables Return
I have this within warrant as theein direct
Warrant, meeting called to order of Honey there Jown black, at one o clock 50 mintute P. M. Navrant read and. Where the water wave ceived for. Moderator, Whole number of votes Mine (9) and were for Janneel W. Brown, one vote, and for Oscar F. Brown. eight votes and he was declared Elected ._
Ty Drus To Parker that the town take measures!
profen care and custody of our basenie In motion of Herand aBloccare that the moteur made by Grus T. Pacher, also the subject matter of of the 2 articles in warrant he efeced to a commetter of five to examine into the questions involved and refract at an adyouneed meeting, correct & a waste of time in Biff and one in the negative.
And the Moderados appointed as a aid committer ting HI Down. Francis C. Look, thus & Perter, Xanhle, Autore and Someet fils -
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Das motion of dans. .. I. M. Brown. Led- the Adertien be instructed to foro secute all violations q' de laver in this towers, relating to the sale of Intoxicating Liquors , and draw their orden in the Jours Treasures for the necessary offumes incurred Purefor So adjunto seet une Siborder Der 11 hard- at one o clock and the meeting was so
Adjourned Meeting Dec 10 th 18
even refered the corner witte to cohome the motion offered by the &o Forse. Is the subject matter of the 2 Articles in the womant submitted a written report. recorded on the
the reaction offered at the quest wrecking, wennder du moment. by lus Te Parler was Seen deleted I voti of the Forum ,
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Un ation of Honeyte Bouwen Which The town go forward and provide at the flourhouse, for The profes care and custody of the Lecumber Insane , in accordance with the recommendations of the That the Overseas of the Poor be authorised and enbrand à neche he adousaid. additions and alterations
Voted that the meeting be adjourned without day and meclis versa adjourned
Youcan take
Mor Moderation, and Gentlemen
Your committente whom was refered the Second Articles in the warrant for this meeting bin ; " To see if the town will take measures to provide for the custody and profun care
Also the motion made by Bus & Packen " That the town provide a place at the - How touse for the proper care and custody of our harmless "sezane packers"
What if there foreand systems of suchfor tran de favor of the Town is to be continued, ( used your commette are unable to see how any, when way that will be suitable . humane, and would be satisfaction, to the town can be substitution; ure of the opinion that it is expedient for he bron to adopt and carry the motion erer funding. out- For this purpose several propositions have been considered of your committee as follows bis;
Build an addition of 12X 16's feet-South of the present Seamos 2000
Seconds The erection of a wood shed (which is remate needed) Last of the driveway, and a Game scom under The same To keep the Swine weden the barn , and remove the Mag . house to Coast of the house, using that for a wood house, and making a Thanh wom under the same, its being understood hat in either of the last two fordtransit the descent of the ground will allow of a basement without much excavation , also that if either in adopted . the present Jeanfa room could be used For the dreamne, Youth To build an additionalstory over the wood. sheed and Tranh room and a wood shed 16 ×10 or more feet
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in the rear of the present wood shed Wishing before corning to a conclusion as to what to recommend to the tours, to ascertain what would be the total ex comme of the several powersitions, scent of the Lyon of Wales, was invited, and meet the committee ( sweat U. I Parties who was unable to be present ) ore Thesunday Last . after are examination of the several plans. Misyon expressing the afunion that the Fourth proposition vous the best for the town to adopt, and those of the committe present concuring in his views , he was asked to make an estimate of the expanse tarefas,
Which was received this A . M and was follows bir ; To rainer with the present- wood shed and Transpi com one story Lay a floor over the same . finish of two words with bring to each , and stairway from Lower floor, $260, For word shed - 838,
This leaves a room 19"2 × 162 feet unfinished that can be used for storage . or offen puter, until such time as it may be required for the purposes this change is proposed .
That the town ssay act understandly when this matter it should be stated that the present roof over the wood shed and part of Tranif room about 28 of the 40 feet in Length of the present building must be reshingles very soon , deducting the cost of this about $25 . to $30, from the estimate and it-lessens the additional of the proposed addition that much. cash, The gouging and nothing to the present surface of roof to be supported, except for the wood then , and we think will furnish ample
2 room for all factures contingences, that may arise. at hen extremos for what is supplied than any the plan your low mitter have considered.
Committee
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Marrant que Answered Hacking, April 11-1889
Commonwealth of "arranhaatt. Hamfeden for To Francis & Look, Constable of Brimfield Treating In the name of the Commonwealth your own hudby directions to rectify word wurde the dete abitante of dingfield. qualified to vote in tocon affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Brissefield Monday the first day of Africa next at ten o clock in the foremoore to act on the following articles
To choose a suoderator to preside at said smeeting
Second To choose all necessary Town Officus for the ensuing year, Also all committer and agente the bevare of the Town may require ,
All officers required by law to be chosen of ballot ( except Moderator and You're blesk ) must be on one ballot,
The Polls will be ofere at half past ten o clock A Me, and may be closed at half past two o clock P. M.
Third To hear reports of Officers and Agents heretofou chosen by the town, and act theron.
Yourthe To raise money for the subject of schools. highways, toware way , bridges, payment of town debts, and To defeat expenses for the ensuing year, and chica- how the same shall be exfunded
Fifth To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors . as revised by the Selection,
Sixth To see if the town will authorize the Town Treasurer. to borrow money in anticipation of taxes for the current year . Also to Yourown money to review . replace or pay any existing Joan on loans, or any part thereof-
Devente to see if the lower will allora a discovent orataxes if paid within entain periodo. or ust Shown.
To see what disposition the town will make of their Dog Fund, or act thereon.
To see if the town will authorize the Collector to use the means for collecting taxes which the Town Tras een may use when appointed collector
Tente To see if the Town will cause to be printed the reports of their offices and Igento, or any jeans of the sarne ,
Eleventh To see if the town will raise and appropriate any money for State Aid.
Twelfth To bring in their votes yes or No when the question . Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town "
Shirtwith To are what action the town will take in regard to claims made against the town for dasnages sustained by neuron of defective. highways,
"our sinh To see if the town will accept of the for ovisions of Chapter Four Hundred and thirty one (43) of the acts and Resolves of the year ! VY, or ach thron
Fifteenth To see if the town will grant the free use of the Selectmen', Hogy The village Improvements Society for their business erecting
also the use of any sant of the Town Hall to said society for a Public Heading Room, or act Persone,
Sixteenth To see if the town will accept of the provisions of sections 74,75,76, and of crafton 27 of the Public Statutis -
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Seventieth to see if the town will take area vares for the better protection against fixes or act- thereon
Eighteenth To see if the tron will take measures to help in refrain The hedge across Follow Brook on the private ways Leading from near the house of Alva Thay to School house Nº 3. or act. thereon.
And you are directed to serve this warrant, by fasting an attested copy of the same at the Town Hall, one at the beastin Post office. and by mailing a color to the Post Ofices at least and West Brownfield, and by mailing or otherwise sending a copy to Furhats mills seven days at Just before the time for holding said meeting Hereof fail not , and make due return of this warrant with your doings Person to the Town Bleck of said Brimfield at the time and place of meeting afouraid Given under our hands This eighth day of March, in the year One Thousand Eight Hunched and eighty nine ,
Oscar Y Brown, Selectionen Josiah Stabbing Frank Me. Newton
Brianfield April 1, 1889 I have served the within warrant as thereis directed Francis &. book Constable of Brinfield Color of Warrant and Constable, return huron Recor ded by
Town black
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Annual Mareting April 1t- 1889 The voters of Brimfield met at the Town Hall the source to the domegoing warrant, and more called to order by bowed hoven, Jon Wah who Felles to assist him in checking the list of voters, receiving, and assorting, and counting the votes for Moderator, said Telles being duely sworn by Bereg" Bacon, parties of the Peace, at 10'20. chuck 4 . In The Polls wor afmed- and the votes ccionadafor Moderator,
Whole number of votes for Moderator thirty Olle , and were for.
Jurnal H. Brown, Hity votes William A. James One vote Acrowd W. Brown, was declared elected and accepted the office . The moderator appointed as Tellus to assist him in checking the List of Tto, receiving, sorting and counting du allots , saint for Jaron Offices. also infrom a Question of License. Oscar 7. Brown Frank Ho. Newton . Josiah Stubbins and George W.Shewascom and they were sworn by the Town Hluk ,
Grow Shows The votes were Been received for Town Straks while number of votes Forty four.
force rotis und was declared Elected, and swan if the moderator.
The votes were them ceived for. Selectmen, - Assessor, Uverseus of Poor, Jocon Treasurer, book. Conservaetter for 9 years, Colector of Jaxen and bonstables . Also at the same time catch whom the 12th articles in the courant
The votes, when the Question , Shall Licenses he th y' che sale of intoxicating liquors in this town? Leines, commedes ine the Cancelling, Registering Battot box,
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That while the apouraids votes love being received the Foran proceed to the elections of Offices not required to be elected by ballot,
whav Director in place of Mercy Brown where terna has exfocista
. and the Moderator apportent Louis , Bacon Stage line Pasteles he and alived H. Potter for said commetter, and they reported The name of the !V. Ho. Pierce and he was clearin to serve for mere years ,
Lechan Director
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Fence lévers
That the Modulator appoint a committee of twee to nominate hver Fence Lucious and here appointed Byrone W. Holender, Orrin Marinho and Darnuel, W. Brown, David W. James and. Alva Ranger for Fence viewers , and they were Elected and Jevous, To choose Five Surveyors of Wood i number and , John Me . Sinithe , Thomas p. Morgan , Wood Leunder D. Winslow Forket, Poration, Converse and mans &. Powers, were chosen-
Posted Surveyors of
Field Drivers
Botch To choose Focos (4) Field Drivers, auch Ar Hun B. Brown Alca Mayer, Edward Ha Morgan and George the Streeter were chosen, and all strom,
Sotech To what two Auditors, and the moderator appointed a committee of three to nominate The same bir; F. M. huston, M. d. Hubbar & John Shandy , who reported the names of theart . and bevor
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Is To accept the report of the Selection Revising the List Jurors .
att To sus fund the transaction of town business fone rows until one o clock_ P.M. except that the Polls are to he hept ofen. for the reception of votes .
One o clock J. In met as per adjournment
rich To reconsider the vote accepting the list of Jurors as revised by the Selectorun.
asked that his name he structure from the List as reported and his request was granted,
Ed To accept the hist as amended intid To act on the 18th Articles in the Warrants
matter of the 18th articles to the Selection with authority to take such action in the matter as they find to be just and proper, et carried voted Une Motion of Formas Joner yan that the subject matter of the 18th article de reduced to the Selection to examine the premises, hear Mr Alva Thayer and other interested and report to the town at- a future smeeting. Lundan Article lote in the warcent it was word that the Town Treas wer be authorised with the ufos val of the Selection to borrow money in antere pration of taxes Buona Mener for the crosseach year and give the notes if the to surie Hierfor.
. Authority to
ANT That the Town Trassen he aushoused with the ofwood of the Selection to borrow money to renew. replace or pay any existing loan on louis on way parts Here of and to issue the notes of the town Hurafor.
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