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The Selection fix the Time for closing we Both at half past two o clock. P. M. and you are directed to serve This warrant. I posting an attested copy of the same at The Town Hall , one at the center Post Office, and by mailing, a copy to the Post offices at Toast and West Brimfield. and If mailing on othercion sending a copy to Formats Mills seven days at Least before the time of holding said meeting homeof fail not, and make due returns of this warrant with your doing hereon to the Selectman of said Brimfield at the time and place of meeting aforesaid
Given undher own naved.
This trent, first day of October in the year One Fransand eight hundred and eighty nine Oscar F. Brown Selection Josiah Stilling Ovin Hoichs
of Brumfield Harfiden o Brianfield Fromsuchen 5the 1889 I have served the within warrant as therein directed
Francis & look, Constable of Bringfield
A true color of the warrand , and Constables return tureon Attual
Election November 5th 1 889
In response to the foregoing Marrant the voters of Brimfield assembled at the the Town Hall on Tuesday, November 5th 1889 and were called to order Io Oscar Y Borom, chairman of the delistinom, at 10. 0. clark and 9 minutes A. M. after the reading of The warranch. the Selection Francis To look and James Hoyes , Hallus to assist them in hecking the buchdust for reception of votes receiving, saiting and counting the votes cast , and the Tellus so affronted corre duty brown by Hengt. Braun , Town black, he delictium gave notice that they had appointed John Shanty and 7. Edgar Brown . Inspectors . who would act- ar Ballot- Clubs, also that they head appointed Willi. A. James, and Samuel W. Brown as Deputy Instructors, to certo as Instructors and Ballos Clubes when either of the Inspector were absent an unable . to attived to the duties of their office , and the said Inspectors and Deforty Inspectors were sworn Is the Town black ,
The Setistmen appointed Sous of, Brown to have charge of the entrance to the space
within the Guard Rail of the botins compartiments , also I had the time each voters occupies a compartment
The chairman of the Selection there received , and gave his receipt to the town Club. for one package said to contain the first dot- of 300 Official Ballots. Specimen Ballots and bands of Instructions , the seals of the Package were boken in ofen meeting and the same was opened by Asean 7. Brown, chairman of the Selectrouen, who delivered the Ballots , and as duplicate List of voiture. to the Inspector and Ballot-clicks, also to Louis S Bruscos. The Exchances and Jim keuken, Une card of Instruction a red one ofusmon Ballet was posted in each of the Four Voting compartiments . And then of the bands of Instructions and five of the specimench Ballato were posted in and about the Rolling room outside the Guard rail .
The Ballot Bay was 'un ofunits in the presence of the value , and found to be enloty . The Regista standing at 000 the ballot box was then giver
closed auch locked and then here to view Points.
The Polls were them at tar o clock and forty five sisection . A. M. oferned for the reception of votes ando remained ofun until two o clock and forty five. Inerente. P. M. where they were closed in accordance with a vote of the towns therefore as follows Vin :
word Or Isation of Samuel W. Brocom hat the time for closing the Path be fixed at two o clock and forty five minutes F. M., carried by as vote of 17 years . to theitum sags
Indicating that - 160 . ballots und Len cast , a count of the names checked on the list of voters showed not 160 porsons had totell.
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504 The key of the Ballot Lony was Hur uneived From Brein Hoists . Constable and the Ballot bax was unlocked and opened, and a count of the ballots Herein showed received,
And a counts of the ballots in the hands of the Ballot blocks showed that they had delivered to voters 16) ballots one of which had low cleaned. "an cancelled leaving 339 ballots in their hands not called fem or used,
The Ballots were then sorted counted and declaration thereof made in here Town meeting as follows biz ;
For Governor John Blackman of Springfield, read severity one votes John 2. A. Brackett of Arlington, had Seventy scam votes William To Murrell of beansbridge each Fifty five votes : Blanch volio
For Lieutenant Governor When Mbare oran of Clinton had Fifty two volis William the Mails of Springfield nach leighty votes Benjamin F. Sturtevant of Boston, had Eighteen votes Blanch nato 2.1.2- For Secretary of State George I. Lesstendere of Buckland nach Moersty notes William M. Lagoods , of Boston nach Forty eight notes Henry B. Pierer, of Abington had deserty eight votes Blanch vole Fortun For reasons and George A. Harden of Gowell, nach light onse voitis Jesusvon General Edwinde Manera of Holyoke had Forty eight votes Frederic L Ning of Ashburnham had Sevention voter Blanck votes
Hon Auditor
Fourtun William H. Llevamos of Boston, isach taigitien votes Charter No. Leader of Springfield had Tighty nine votes William D. J. Theory of Marblehead , hash Forty one volis Blanka votes Javelve Attorney benweek Allen Coffins of Nantucket , had Seventy votos Elisha B. Maynard of frain fields hast Forty nine rate Andrewof Watermark of Pittsfield had Seventy eight votes Blanks : Thistun
510
For Conseiller
George W. Andrews of Dalton had Twenty votes Lecce's Harmer of northernefter had Forty seven votos Ashley B. Night of North Adam, head Seventy six votes devention
In District Attorney Million the Browns of that the head Seventy have votes Jestin District Thearter to Hi there of Pittifices have Fifty one votes Bill'in Palmer, of Great Barrington, had Iwent, volio
In cuif Marklin the As thewave of Westfield had ninction votes Simon Brooks , of Springfield, had Forty six votes Joseph & noble, of Springfields had leighty four colis
" County Communion Hearvery I. Bagy of West springfield had eighty voli. Alexexame Focusa od Specified cad devention voto Ansel F. Wildes, of Whiches, bear Fifty votes Blank voter
Te feci at commissions Wiliams the Brainard of Palmen . had eighty one votes Benjamin F. Burn, of Ludlowe, had Severity six votes Monroe Heywoods of Agawam Lach Sixtin votes Howhard Se acorence of Salmon, had Eighteen votos 7.7. Mary of Palmer, had Forty eight voti. Holand Packs, of Russell had Hity Mine voli. Blank votes Forty two
Fr Comuniones Leenogle Blis of West springfield kad Seventy seven volio Hill'S "Hellany of Westfield, had seventy form votes Thomas Henne fich of Palmer, head Forty one volio Ja vous to Moveney, of Healyshe had Tighten votes Richard Morrisey, of Westfield. Nach Forty one votes Albert S. Newton, of Springfield head nineteen votes Francis He. Morten of Chico per had dixtum woher James Tierney of Holywhen, head thirty eight voter Daniel & Webster. of Springfield has eleventy use votes, Blanck votes Eighty Hace
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For Senator, First Samuel it Brown of Bisik had degty free Hear idem District Edwine & Metcalf of Springfield had Servent love to
For Representative Pleader A Komen of Bir field had leighity one toto 10th Hampden District Hvor wer th Jandus . of Pulsen Lead "if force into Willard He. Store, of Palmer, had Sixteen votes Blank votes hisse After making out, signing, and sealing who the return of the abousaid also seating the Ballots cast as aforesaid also the list of voters used by the Selection as a check list for the reception of votes, and the one used buy the Ballot Checks for the delivery of Ballata to voters all being done in ofen meeting, then one motions Made and voted to that effects the inserting was dissolved
Jowan Hluk This certifies that I have caused the Ballots cast at the Election held at Brimfield November. 5th 1889 to be destroyed in accordance with the provisions of what the Section 34 th of the Public Statutes
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This certifies Heat at a meeting of the Town Cluster of Representative District de 10 in Ha meleden Poverty Monnachusetts helt at the Schick houdt avone at Falseen on Friday the fifthun the day of november A 9, 1889 at room for the purpose of examining and comparing the return of votes cast is said District on Tuesday Nov & # 1889 of the several towner Quein for Representative. to the benoval bout and ascertain who had been Elected, The whole number of votes returneds was hive hundred. and forty one (941) and were for Charles A. Homer of Brimfield Three Hundred and ninety eight ( 398) You Gorace to. Sanders of Palmer Four Hundred and fifty five. (455), You Willand No. Store of Pabloner Teighty eight (88) Blanch votes eighty eight 1881 Horace Me. Sanders , of Palmer having a plurality of the volio returned was declared . Elected
bote by Jours
For Charles A. de oneer of Bicinfield
B field
F1
54
16
9
160
Holland
25
13
/
10
39
Ludlow
95
34
6
193
Palınan 197
330
37
73
637
398
455
88
88
1029
HE Henney, Jowan Gler of Holland 9. He Bartlett . Moron blah of Ludlow J . B. Shaw , Town. Club of Jahren
Arecorded by
In Kovace H. Sandus
of Palmer
Im Willard H. Stowe of Paliner
Blanks
Total
513
Appointment Brimfield August 6,1889 To Henry L. Brown , Town Loluk
This certifies that we have pointed Elmer W. border to take charge of the burial of certain Soldiers. Sailors and Marines as provided in Chop 395 acts of 1889
Oscar F. Brown, Selection Josiah Stilling 3 Orrin Heichs & Brimfield recorded by
To Henry F. Brown Black of the Town of Brimfield This certifies that Her undersigned Selection and School Committee of Brimfield, after giving due notice met Wednesday Evening, Der 11, 1889 and Elected Louis & Brown to fill the vacancy, in the board of School Committee caused by the resignation of Newton S. Hubbard- Brimfield Der 11. 1889
Uscar F. Brown Josiah Stilling Selection 3
Robert V. Sawing School George H . Streeter & Commetter
Recorded by
Town Which
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Perambulation To Henry . Bowen Werk of the Town of Brianfield Aqueably to notice given the town of Iterbridges of the town of Brimfield to med-on the 25th day of howesscher 1889 for the fourhorse of Perambulating and running the lines beton He said towns , and renewing the marks and Sounds, Sve the subscribers Selecteren of said, have met at the time aforesaid and renewed the several stracks and bounds
In witten whereof we have herecents mutually set own hands. His 25the day of November 1889 M. D. Ladel 2 Selection of Janus holan 3 Sturbridge
Josiah Stabbing Selatinen Marin Haikus 3 Brownfield
J. Kerry F. Brown , black of the Town of Brimfield. Agreeably to notice given to the Town of Holland of the Town of Brimfield to Meet on the 26th day of November 1889 for the fourhorse of Perambulating and running the lines between the said towns , and renewing Hur marks and bounds , we the subscribers. Selectinin of said towns have met at the time aforward and reserved the several. marks and bound .
In withun whereof we have mutualy Shewants set- our hands this 26 - day of november 1 st9
L.L. Wethan3 Selection Moms. Wallin & Healthand
Jasich Stebbins, Schelmen Brun Heichs & Brimfield
510 % Mocny F. Browne. Club of the Town of Brnofield Agreally to notice giver to the Town of Wales by the Forum the Income of Brimfield to meet are the 27th day of November- 1889 for the Surferse of Perambulating and running the lines between She said towns and renewing, the recente and Sounds , we the subscribers . Selection of said towns have used at the time aforcesaid, and renewed. Her soveral 221ches and bounds.
Len witness where of we have Mutually haceunto set our hands Aris 29 th day of November 1889 da Moy Squier, Selection V. A. M Farland } Water
Uscar F. Brown, Schatten Josech Stebbins & Bring it
To Veenery G. Porone , Which of the Town of Brinfield Agreally to notice given to the Loson of Palmen In the Town of Buinfields to meet- on the 29th day of November 1889. for the future of Perambulating and usuning the Lines betown The said towns , and receiving the Ments and bounds , we the subscribers . Selectmum of said towns, have met at the time afousaid, and renewed the several ments and hounds . In withun wherest we have mutually Tieneuntos set our hands this 29 ts. day of November 1889
A. M. Brainard, Selectrun Me. J. Dillon } Patmen
Oscar F. Brown , Selection Josiah Stebbins } Brinfield
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To Henry F. Bucon, Which of the Town of Brimfield Iqreally to notice given to the Town A Waren by the Town of Brianfield . to sweet on the 30the day of November 1889, for the porpose of Perandoulating wand running the lines between the said towns and reserving this marks anos boureds . we the subscribers Selection of said towns , have met at the time. agouraid and renewed the several mach and bound, In witness whenof we have mutually recuento set our hands this 30th day of November 1889
Amory Econmans Selection William &. Patrick Warren
Asean F. Brown, Selectnun Brain Painles Brimfield To Henry F. Brown. Black of the Town of Brimfield This is to certify . that we . the subscribers . Select men ig the town of Patron. Warum, and Brimfield. Leave at the joint and equal exfemme of said towns. caused to be created a stone monument to designate the boundary , ices between said townes at the Moth Westerly common of said Brinfields on the Easterly bank. of the Luceboay river about ten feet northwesterly from a split rack which has huntofore markeds said boundary Lines In vitro whereof we have mutualy fuerecuento set our hands this seventh day of December 1889
4. He. Brainauch Selectmen M. J. Dillon of m
Selection William E. Patrech Warten
Famu 1. 7. Zinken. 3
Oscar F. Brown, Selecteren Orrin Keisha '} Brünnfield
517
To henry I Browse. Black of the Town of Brownfield.
Aquicably to scoties given to the Town of Morsom by the Town of Brinnafields, to set on the 29 th day of november 1889 for the purpose of Perambulating und running the hives between the said towns and remaining 1 Her machs and bound, we the subscribers. Selection of said towns , have met- at the times afousaid and Renewed the several marks and forends. In withon where of we have mutually Quecento sat own hands this 29th day of november 1889
A.A. Bage3 G. M. Farhet} Morrison
Enart. Brown, Selecteren Jasich Stillin } Brimfield
Brookfield hor 29 de 1889
This is to certify that the stone. Homement between the town of Bringfield and Brookfield have been machen according to Law and that saint more - munt are in good condition Attent To. W . Huic wall Click of Board Selection
The foregoing reports of Perambulation recorded
Lowon Club
518
Votre fait 7. 1890
Commonwealth of Manashusetto To Francis I Look , Constable of Brimfield Greeting In the name of the Commonwealth you are hereby directed to notify and warm the inhabitants of Brimfield qualified to vote in town affairs , to meet at the Town Hall i said Buenfield, Morder the seventh way of a pit text- ut ton o clock in the forumon L'action de pollocaina articles,
First To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
Second To choose all necessary town officers for the ensuing, year; Who all commeties and agents the business of the town may require , All officers required by bacon to be chosen ballet ( except- Moderator and Town Black) must be on one ballot , The polls will be ofen at half board- tim o clock A. M. and may be closed at half past two P. M. Third To hear reports of officers and agents lastifore chosen by Hur town, and act ihreona
Fourth to raise money for the support of schools. highways Bridges, payment of town debts, and to defray exfemmes for the ensuing year , and directs how the same shall
Fifth To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors as revised by them Selatinum,
Sixth To see if the Town will authorize the Town Treasurer to borrow money in anticipation of taxes for the curent. year; Who to borrow money to renewom. replace on tap any existing Loan on Loans, or any fout thereof.
Seventh To see if the Town will allow a discount on taxes if found within certain periods , or act thereon .
519 Eighth To see what disposition the tour will make & have Joy Land. or act thereare .
Minst To see if the Town will authorizes the Collection to use the means for collecting taxes which the Town Treasurer may ese where appointed. Collecter,
Youth To see if the Town will cause to be printed the reports of~ Their ficus and ligent, or any part of a same,
Eleventh To see if the Town with raises and appropriate any those for State aid-
Twelfth To bring in Green votes . Yes or no whom the question " Shall. Licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating séges in this town ? Thistunth To see if the Town will revolve the vote of Afrit 1-t 1889. accepting the provisions of sections TH, 75. 7 6 and 77 og lebaptis 27 of the Public Statutes in relation & Road Commissioners ,
Fourteenth to see if the Town will accept the report of is Kvas Commis- siones in the laying out of a tocon way on petition of Josiah Stebbins and others , commencing at a point near the house of Josiah Stebbins to a point near the hacer. of John F. Semanband known as the burdnes place , - Also the work of said Commissioners Laying ouch- a Grave fait on land of George to Holdridge-
15 Superintendent Sur Fifteenth To see if he Lowon will accept of the provisions of chapter fazer undred and thirty one 431) of the acto and resolves of the year 1888 on aut therean,
Sixfunth To see if the town will dispose of school house. Not H. and 9. or use them for other than schools purposes , or act thereon .
eventionthe To see what sum of mover, if any, the town will appropriate for Decoration day-
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And you are directed to server this currently basting an atterled early of the same at the Town Hoall , one at the center Post leffen , and by mailing & copy to the Post Offices at Toast and West-Bringfield and I waiting on otherwise sending a copy to Faslet's Meill seven days at heart before the time of holding said meeting hurof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings theron ! the Lowana Letech of said Brianfields at the time and flow of meeting aformais Given undroman hands this filterthe day of Much in the year One Thousand eight hundred and ninety -
Josiah Stebbins 2 Brimfield
Juin Minha 3
Brimfield April 7th 1890 I have served the within warrant as therein directed
Francis i book Constable of Benfield
A true color of the warrant und Constables return heron Attest
591
Annual Meeting Amit 7, 1890
Mellors
Moderation
The voters of Brianfield assembled at the Town Hall on Monday, April 4 th 1890. Jourswant to the fourgoing Warrant, and were called to order by Herny F. Procon at - 10. 0. clock and fifteen minutes A Me, who , after the reading the warran, of fuentede Avena %. Bircom. Las ich Stilling used Grains coches, Felles bart him in checking the list of volus, receiving, sorting and counting the votes cast for Moderator, said Felles being, duely a con fo toevery . Brown Moons lidech. at - 10 h2 o clock A . Mr . the fools were turned and the votes received for Producator, who je olla remaining open until all who wished so to do head voted, where by voter of them tocom they were closed . Whole number of Ballots twenty four 24 L'amore W. Brown . Lad twenty four votes 24 und was thatch , and accepted the office The moderaten appointed Ascar F. Brown, Josiah Stething. Urin Heists, and Franck No. Newton. Sellers to assist him in checking the list of voters , receiving, sorting, and counting the vote cast for Your officeis also when the question " Shall Licenses he grunted for the sale of Intervieating disques in this town"? all said Felles being duly sworn by the Lower Check_
The votes were than received for Town Gluten , Whole nursaber of Ballots , Seventy nine 29 Henry F. Brown had Twenty eight votes 28 one 1 =29
That the votes required by the Face of the article on the question of dicencan be received in the ballot box required by law, and received at the same time as those cast for Towns Officers in another baller-boy , the bol were hem oferned for the reception of votes for Your Offices and on the question of
Jowon Shah
Protich
523
Hotel In motion if Francis Druncolo to act on the Fifth Article in the warrant
voted In motion of France's I. Lincoln, to accept the list of Juras as revised by the Selecteren.
fueras
The town there proceeded to the Selection of those officers not required to be elected by ballot.
1
outil
That the headerder af fort a committee ofiteru to nominate these Fener Viewers , and they reported the names of Samuel W. Brown. David W. James , and Alva Thayen , and they were closures , David W. James, declining to, serve, Moses He. Baker was checked to fill the vacancy - Such Samed M . Brown , Meases Her Bahun and Alva tranger were duly
Library Director 1 cotid
That the Moderation afpoint a committee of Here to nominate a Library Director for 3 years, who re suntech the name of Charles A . Homen and he was i Listed
Solid To choose Hive Surveyors of Wood and dumber and John M. Smith . Thomas J. Morgan , I . Winslow Surveyou of Wood Market. Norman S. Powers and Horatio I Converse and Soursaber were nominated and chosem.
ated To choose Your Field Drivers , and Clifton & Gould. Georgia. Williams. Franken b. Hitcheach and George M. Strecken, were chosen, 200 22000V
Bevege Mr. Hitchcock. Francis I. Lincoln and Portant. Parker, were appointed by the moderates a committee correcting Commette to nominate a bumetry committee to suve for Two years , and they reported the name of Emory diversos , and he was chosen
In motion of Francis D. Lincolvs to take up and act on the Sixth articles in the warrants ,
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To Borrow money Selecteren to borrow money in anticipation of the taxes for in anticipation of the current year, and give the notes of the town theufos.
To Borrow money authorized with me approval of da Selectivos! Invece to serecon, replace money to cesseur, seplace on hay ana existin form or 'vam, or any part there of and to issue New no ts of the From therefor . The above passed by a vote of seventeen in the offermatine, hays moses.
botech In Motion of Francis I. Lincolve to act on the South Article in the warrant ,
votes In motion of Alva Thayer hat the Collection he authousit Discounton and directed to allow a Discounts on taxes whom file vares samme terms exed conditions on allowed by the role of Last year, see pages 487-454
oted In motion of Francis I. Lincoln to act on the Eighth instiche in the warrants
Note that the Dog Fund $180.76 be appropriate for the yourchase of books for the Public chary -
Dog Found
boted In motion of Francis I. Lincoln to act on the 9th article in the warrant, Portal That what the Collector of taxes be authorized to use the Collection to have power wears for collecting taxes which the Town Suasure of Freamour may use when appointed collector. botich In motion of Francis I. Lincolar to action the 17th. article in the Warrant .
voted Urs motion of Left- 7. I. Lincoln to raise and appropriate Fifty dollars ( $50. ) to decorate the graves of our- soldiers and dan the broken observance of Memorial day -
Memorial Day
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Le xis mitten Memorial Day
artur Une motion of haft- Francis D . Lincoln , that Lenge M. Witheach. Francis Ebook and Byrone Wilcharles be a committee with authority to expand suche past or the which of the forces aid seem an they find to be necessary for the adousaid purpose,
stile 10th being under consideration_ Lafd- 7.2. Lincoln Hoveds that the Beastmen cause the Annual Reports to be the same as for last year,
Ques & Pucher moved that the valuation and Fax for 1890 be included with the above . the amendment was carried , and the motion. as amended , was adopted by the following votes Aff 22, votos. Meg 3 votes,
boter
To susfund further Foran business until oneo clock. P. M . except that the folks are to be helt ofun- for the reception of votes ,
Jown business resumed at one. o clock P.M. Voted Under Article 11th in the warrant, to raise Fifty dollars . ( $ 50 . ) anch that the same with the assmenti die from the State for Aid paid ($15-6 ) he appropriated for this payment of State Aid _
State Aid
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Solid Unemotion of brus Co. Farben, that- Article 13th
Road Lorns messicane has passed over
Article. 14th in the warranch- being before the He fast of the Road Commissionus locating a town way , on the petition of Josiah Stillings and other , was read .
both In motion of Francis D. Lincoln , Hat- then referat- of the Road Commissioners on the petition af fosich Stiftins and others , he refused to a committee to consist of the yousaid Road Commissioners .
Short of Reach
520
Tu Selectionen, and Youon Blesk, to make a full examination of the proposed seew roads and probable cost of the construction thereof , and , also whether the present wood could be discontinued on a public way -
Travel
at bou Motion of Her Thayer to accept the dead of the board Commissioners locating, and Laying out a gravel pit on land of George ? Holdridge -
The 13th article in the Warrants being under consideration du maisstendent Boris & Brown, submitted you be consideration and- of actions of the town . the following resolution and votes . dehors and moved their adoption of the town un follows . bei;
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