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Lincoln A. Smith-A. Lincoln Smith, 633 No. Main St., Attleboro, Mass. Joseph Perry-Nelson Perry, 15 Forest St., Attleboro, Mass.
Carlton M. Bliss-Frank W. Bliss, 89 County St., Attleboro, Mass. Edward Quintin-Dolard J. Quintin, 248A So. Main St., Attleboro, Mass. Harry Atterian-Frank Atterian, 51 School St., Attleboro, Mass. Chester Harding-Mrs. - Elizabeth H. Johnson, 3rd Floor, Bronson Bldg., Attleboro, Mass.
Joseph L. Ritchie-Rachel Ritchie, 1412 John St., Attleboro, Mass. Albert LaRose-Ernest LaRose, 26 Mechanic St., Attleboro, Mass. Harry L. Boyce-William J. Duffy, 3 No. Main St., Attleboro, Mass. George F. Spencer-Mrs. A. B. Spencer, Rear 22 Prairie Ave., Pawtucket, R. I.
Elmer G. Baker-Rodolphus D. Baker, 177 Lindsey St., Attleboro, Mass. Earl A. Thayer-John A. Thayer, 222 S. Main St., Attleboro, Mass. Ralph V. Kling-Gertrude E. Kling, 31 Pine St., Attleboro, Mass.
Harold V. Patriquin-George H. Patriquin, Broadway St., Gardner, Mass. Lester D. Simmonds-Edward A. Caswell, 34 Hope St., Attleboro, Mass.
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Invited Guests at Attleboro Welcome Home Celebration, Oct. 6, 1919
Maj. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards, No. Eastern Hdqs .. .. Boston, Mass.
Col. Edward L. Logan
So. Boston, Mass.
Chap. Lyman M. Rollins
Marblehead, Mass.
Chap. J. J. O'Connor.
Roxbury, Mass.
Chap. Osias Boucher, St. Anthony Church
New Bedford, Mass.
Gov. Calvin Coolidge, St. House.
Boston, Mass.
Lt. Gov. Channing H. Cox, St. House.
Boston, Mass.
Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge, U. S. Senate.
Washington, D. C.
Sen. David I. Walsh, U. S. Senate.
Washington, D. C.
Cong. William S. Green, House of Representatives.
Washington, D. C.
Sen. Silas D. Reed.
Taunton, Mass.
Rep. William Plattner.
No. Attleboro, Mass.
Rep. George M. Worrall.
Attleboro, Mass.
Ex. Sen. Joseph W. Martin.
No. Attleboro, Mass.
Ex. Rep. Edward A. Sweeney
Attleboro, Mass.
Ex. Rep. Samuel M. Holman.
Attleboro, Mass.
Ex. Rep. Alfred R. Crosby.
Attleboro, Mass.
Ex. Rep. Mauran I. Furbush.
No. Attleboro. Mass.
Ex. Rep. Frank O. Coombs
No. Attleboro, Mass.
Ex. Rep. William A. Bartlett.
No. Attleboro, Mass. Mansfield, Mass.
John A. Rose, Selectmen.
No. Attleboro, Mass.
Alton Hall, Selectmen.
No Attleboro, Mass.
Orin W. Clifford, Selectmen.
No. Attleboro, Mass.
Earle B. Thompson, Selectmen.
.Plainville, Mass.
Frank E. Barney, Selectmen.
Plainville, Mass.
William E. Blanchard, Selectmen
Plainville. Mass.
Elmer E. Lane, Selectmen.
Norton, Mass.
Charles Oldfield, Selectmen.
Norton, Mass.
Charles O. Bruce, Selectmen.
Norton, Mass.
Judge Charles C. Hagerty.
Mansfield, Mass.
Gov. R. L. Beekman. .
Providence, R. I.
Arthur Hennius, Chairman R. I. Soldiers' Comm.
Providence, R. I.
Mayor Joseph H. Gainer.
Providence, R. I.
Mayor Robert S. Kenyon.
Pawtucket, R. I.
Richard E. Warner, County Commissioner.
Taunton, Mass.
John I. Bryant, County Commissioner.
New Bedford, Mass.
Frank M. Chase, County Commissioner.
Fall River, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Illingworth
Norton, Mass.
Mrs. Benj. Haskell.
Norton, Mass.
Sheriff Isaac E. Willetts.
Taunton, Mass.
William P. McDermott, Selectmen
Mansfield, Mass.
Harrison A. Morse, Selectmen.
Mansfield, Mass.
Ernest L. White, Selectmen.
Mansfield, Mass.
Frank H. Horton.
Rehoboth, Mass.
George W. Holden.
Rehoboth, Mass. Rehoboth, Mass.
Benjamin F. Munroe.
Seekonk, Mass.
George H. Carpenter, Selectmen.
Seekonk, Mass.
David R. Peck.
Ellis P. Westcott, Selectmen.
Seekonk, Mass.
Rep. James Moran
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WELCOME HOME PARADE
(Park Street Right on Speedway).
Police.
Major George H. Sykes, Chief Marshal.
Elwin A. Potter, Chief of Staff.
Aides: Walter O. Lochner, Thos. F. Manning, E. L. Gowen, H. E. Sweet, Dr. C. H. Webb, L. S. Newell, Henry S. Wood, Howard McIntosh, Victor Tatro, H. J. Goodale, Albert Goss, Arthur Schofield. Honorary Staff: Service Officers. Mayor and Council.
General Committee. Draft Board. Medical Advisory Board.
Invited Guests (in Automobiles).
Heywood's Attleboro Band.
First Division.
Major J. H. Williams, Marshal.
Aides: Lieut. Frank E. Straker, 1st Sgt. Frank E. Mowry, Lawrence D. Williams, Lewis S. Chilson.
Company M, Massachusetts State Guard-Capt. Geo. S. Holbrook, 1st Lt. Maurice A. Wheeler, 2nd Lt. Herbert C. Crowell.
G. A. R .- Commander E. W. Rhodes.
Shumway Drum Corps of Worcester.
Herbert A. Clark Camp, U. S. W. V., with Visiting Camps.
Milo Burke's Band of Brockton.
Service Men, with Drum Corps.
Canadian Service Men.
Service Men's Float.
Special Aid Guard-Capt. Ethel S. Hollis, 1st Lt. Elizabeth Burnett, 2nd Lt. Marion Flag.
Red Cross Float.
Junior Cadets-Capt. Hugh Geddes, Jr., 1st Lt. Robert Waterman, 2nd Lt. Stephen Kelly.
Woman's Relief Corps.
Alice A. Clark, Ladies' Auxiliary, U. S. W. V.
Ladies' Auxiliary, Gilbert-Perry Post.
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Angle Stone Children of the Revolution.
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Second Division. (Speedway Right Resting on Park).
WVm. J. Morse, Marshal.
Aides: Wm. Rogers, Evans W. Gilmore, John C. Torrey, Geo. C. McKenstry, Louis Hunkin, Geo. S. Bliven.
Fairman's Band of Providence.
Orient Lodge, No. 165, I. O. O. F.
Gideon M. Horton Encampment, No. 80, I. O. O F., Float
Occident Rehoboth Lodge, No. 56, Float.
U. S. Grant Lodge, M. U., with Drums.
Hospitaller Commandery, No. 279, K. of M., Float.
Hospitality Sisterhood, No. 28, D. of M., Float.
Scott's American Band.
Attleboro Lodge, No. 463, I. O. O. M.
East Attleboro Aerie, Eagles, No. 75.
Pennington Lodge, No. 44, A. O. U. \V., Float.
Attleboro Lodge, No. 22, Degree of Honor, Float.
Attleboro No. 1014, B. P. O. E., Float.
Fallon Court, No. 178, Order of Foresters, Float.
Stone's Military Band of Providence.
St. John's Council, K. of C.
Alcazaba Circle, No. 65, D. of I., Float.
Pokonot Tribe, I. O. R. M.
Third Division. (Park Ave. Right Resting on Park).
Earl C. Macomber, Marshal.
Aides: M. P. Dutton, A. I. Studley, J. F. Smith, Mrs. Abbie C. Hill. Heywood's Band. 1,000 School Children.
Fourth Division. (Brook Street Right Resting on Park Street).
Charles M. Robbins, Marshal.
Aids: Frank J. Nerney, Chester VanderPyl, Chester A. Smith, George S. Semple, Miles Carter, Harold K. Richardson.
Scott's Band of Pawtucket.
McRae & Keeler: Float, 4 Autos, 150 People. City Hall Float. Robbins Company Float. Bates & Bacon Float.
J. M. Fisher Co., Float. The Watson Company Float.
New England Yarn Company Float. M. S. Company Float. Ames Band of North Easton. Frank Mossberg Co .: Float, Girls in Autos, 100 People R. & G. Co., Float.
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Bay State Optical Co., Float.
Attleboro Merchants' Bureau Float.
Attleboro Trust Co., Float. First National Bank Float. Carpenters & Joiners of America. Electric Chain Company, Float and Mounted Guard. Geo. L. Claflin Co.
Fifth Division.
(Morey Street Right Resting on Park).
Harold F. Howe, Marshal.
Aides: Percy Meserve, Carl Stevens, Hugh Pickering, E. L. Webb, Alex Tanner.
Sacred Heart Band of Central Falls.
Father Degoy: Float and Escort of the French-speaking Societies of Dodgeville and Hebronville.
French-speaking Societies of Attleboro, A. G. Sequin, Leader, with 2 Floats Conseil Levis, No. 88, L. U., St. John Baptiste.
Sharpshooters Society Branch 3.
The Artisans.
Franco-American Foresters.
Conseil Jeanne d'Arc No. 263.
Z. C. B. A. Society.
Ladies' Lodge of the Franco-American Foresters.
Goddess of Liberty.
Attleboro Boy Scouts, Floats and Escort.
Community League for Girls and Women: The Community League, The Attleboro Girls' Club, with Float, Agnes E. Ryder.
Attleboro Company of Girl Scouts, Agnes E. Ryder.
Y. M. C. A., 2 Floats, 50 People.
St. John's Sunday School, Miss Delia Cummings, Leader, 200 People
W. C. T. U., Attleboro Central, Float.
W. C. T. U., Hebronville, Float.
Swedish Evangelical Church, Rev. H. R. Nelson, Leader.
Baptist Minute Men Float.
Oak Hill Grange Float.
Individual Features,
Woman's Club Federation of Attleboro, Float.
Sixth Division.
(Pine Street Right on Park).
Charles L. Rogers, Marshal.
Aides: Leon Simms, Dalzcol Luther, Arthur M. Briggs, Chester Ashley. Banda Napoli of Providence.
Socioto Italia Unita No. 904, Ralph H. Coppola, Leader.
Attleboro Fire Department-Hitam R. Packard, Chief Engineer, Fred A. Clark, (3 Pieces Apparatus).
1st Assistant, Craig C. Pope.
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2nd Assistant. Decorated Automobiles. Undecorated Automobiles. Knights of Columbus Hut, Drawn by Mules.
CHANGE IN ROUTE OF PARADE.
The Parade will march promptly at 10:00 A. M. over the following route: From Corner Park Street and Speedway to Pleasant Street, to Peck, to North Main, South Main, Maple, Pine, East, South Main, Park. The Parade will be reviewed by Governor Coolidge, Mayor and Council, Maj. Gen. Edwards, Col. Logan, and other invited Guests, and at Monument Square by Major Sykos and Staff and the Service Men.
Prizes will be awarded by the following judges: Rev. Manley B. Townsend, Capt. Arnold Slade, Mr. L. A. Fales. Miss Hannah B. Pratt, Mrs. Charles L. Rogers.
Prizes to be awarded are: First and Second Prize for the Best Float.
First and Second Prize for the Best Decorated Automobile.
First and Second Prize for the Best Individual Feature. First and Second Prize for the Best Marching Body.
Leaders of organizations should bear in mind that the judges will take into consideration the fact that their organization has to remain intact dur- ing the whole parade and not allow their members to leave the line until the parade passes the Chief Marshal. There will be continuous music in different parts of the city throughout the day.
FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE SERVICE MEN.
All service men not otherwise provided for are requested to assemble at the Corner of Park and Forest Streets, on Park Street, on Monday morn- ing at 9:30 A. M.
UNIFORM FOR THE DAY.
Soldiers: O. D.'s Campaign or Overseas Hat.
Sailors: Dress Blue, white hat and leggins.
Marines: O. D.'s Campaign or Overseas Hat. (If you do not happen to have anyone of the above-mentioned uniform, come in such uniform as you may have. (Come any way!) Major J. H. Williams Marshall First Division.
BE IN POSITION ON TIME. THE PARADE WILL WAIT FOR NO ONE.
Major Gen. H. Sykes, Chief Marshal. Elwin A. Potter, Chief of Staff.
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A summary of the winners of the events, as announced at the athletic field, is as follows:
Open Events.
One Mile Run-Won by John P. McDonald, Pawtucket Y. M. C. A .; Alfred O'Neill, St. Alphonsus A. A., second; Edward F. Starr, St. Alphonsus A. A. third; Time, 4m. 38s.
Half Mile Run-Won by J. W. Driscoll, Boston College: Alfred O'Neill, second; Harry F. Birtwell, Pawtucket Y. M. C. A. Time, 2m. 6s.
100-Yard Dash-Won by Charles Halbert, Pawtucket Y. M. C. A., James W. Morrow, Pawtucket Y. M. C. A., second; Walter Downey, Bos- ton A. A., third. Time, 9 4-5s.
440-Yard Dash-Won by J. W. Driscoll, Boston College; Fred R. Phipps, Hopedale, second; Ray Robertson, Somerville, third. Time, 40 4-5s.
Running High Jump-Won by George Krogness, Jr., Harvard A. A .; Duke Midgeley, Pawtucket Y. M. C. A., second; Edward F. Bell, Boston,. third. Height, 5 feet, 10 inches.
Running Broad Jump-Won by George Krogness, Jr .; Charles Hal- bert, Pawtucket, Y. M. C. A., second; Lt. Joseph Erbel, Boston, third. Dis- tance, 21 feet, 31/2 inches.
Closed Events.
100-Yard Dash for Service Men-Won by Fred Landers; Arthur Ho- mer, second; Pierce Taylor, third.
Running Broad Jump-Won by Ray Cooney; Rene Schuphach, second; H. A. Pelletier, third. Distance, 19 feet, 1012 inches.
880-Yard Run-Won by Egan Anderson; Rene Schupbach, second; Francis McGarrigle, third.
100-Yard Dash-Won by Egan Anderson; Rene Schupbach, second; Robert Stanton, third.
Relay Race for Service Men -- Won by Attleboro Post 20, American Legion (A. L. Pelletier, Arthur Homer, Fred Landers and King.)
Relay Race for Grammar School Pupils-Won by Tiffany School, (J. Birch, A. Clegg, A. Olson and R. Ockert.)
Hand Genade Throwing for Service Men-Won by Roy Matteson; George Doucette, second; Wilfred Auclair, third. Distance, 138 feet, 7 inches.
After the hand grenade contest, Lieut. Joseph Erbal of Boston, attached to the regular army, gave an exhibition of grenade throwing and sent the missile 168 feet.
The officials were W. W. Hall of Providence, clerk of course; Fred A. Clark, assistant clerk; Albert Martin, Hugh Geddes and D. E. Hawkins, judges at finish; Oscar Wolfenden and Robert Wolfenden, timers; W. I. Bucklin of Providence, starter; Aldro A. French and Frank Nerney, meas- urers; H. H. Rheinhardt, scorers; custodian of prizes, William H. Saart.
PRIZE WINNERS IN PARADE.
Best Decorated Automobile. First,-First National Bank. Second,-Electric Chain Co.
Special Features. First,-D. A. R. Old Stage Coach. Second,-Watson Co., Victory.
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Floats.
First,-N. E. Yarn Co. Second,-Alcazaba Circle, Daughters of Isabella.
Marching Bodies.
First,-Junior Cadets. Second,-McRae & Keeler.
JUDGES.
Rev. Manley B. Townsend, Capt. Arnold Slade, Lewis A. Fales, Hannah Pratt, Cnas. L. Rogers. Mr. Harold E. Sweet, Chairman, Welcome Home Celebration Committee, Attleboro, Mass.
Dear Sir:
Following you will find the Treasurer's report of the Welcome Home Celebration Committee.
RECEIPTS.
City of Attleboro
$1,500.00
War Chest 4,357.60
Total.
$5,857.60
EXPENDITURES.
Decorating
P. J. Callowhill, Chairman
$655.70
Banquet
C. J. McClatchey, Chairman.
1,694.25
Grand Ball
Joseph Gaynor, Chairman . 183.72
Memorial
Joseph Finberg, Chairman. 49.49
Sports
Oscar Wolfenden, Chairman
548.96
Parade
Major Sykes, Chairman .
323.71
Invitations and
Programs
Edward A. Sweeney, Chairman
134.50
Badges
E. D. Gilmore Chairman .. .
765.36
Music
Thos. McCaffrey, Chairman.
958.00
Publicity
C. R. Manchester, Chairman.
93.38
Fireworks
W. H. Saart, Chairman
401.35
Sundries
16.14
Total.
$5,824.56
Balance
$33.04
THOS G. SADLER, Treasurer.
Welcome Home Cel. Com.
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APPENDIX GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO FOR 1920
Philip E. Brady MAYOR
222 North Main St.
Term expires January, 1921.
CITY CLERK AND TREASURER.
Frank I. Babcock 163 South Main St.
Term expires January, 1921.
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK.
Alberta F. Remington. 6 Fourth St. Appointed by the City Clerk, confirmed by the Council.
Term expires January, 1921.
CITY COLLECTOR.
Frank F. Blackinton 203 North Main St.
Term expires January, 1921.
COUNCILLORS-AT-LARGE.
Harlan A. Allen. 12 Manchester St. 1 Holman St.
Stephen H. Foley
Aldro A. French. 243 County St.
Chester A. Smith. South Main St.
H. G. Smith. .32 Elizabeth St.
George A. Sweeney 52 Holman St.
Terms expire January, 1922.
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WARD COUNCILLORS.
Joseph E. Gaynor, President. 45 James St.
Walter A. Briggs .55 Third St.
Harvey E. Clap. . 7 Peck St.
Thomas S. Healey 13 Foley St. Thomas G. Sadler 561 Newport Ave., South Attleboro Term expires January, 1921. ยท ASSESSORS.
Walter J. Newman, Chairman. 177 Pine St. Term expires January, 1921.
Thomas E. McCaffrey 99 Union St.
Term expires January, 1923.
Harry E. Carpenter, Clerk West St.
Term expires January, 1922.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Edwin F. Thayer, Chairman 17 Mechanic St.
Dr. Reginald P. Dakin, Secretary. .32 John St.
Mrs. Lida H. Holbrook . 28 Peck St.
Terms expire January, 1921.
Mrs. Mary Ford. .Tyler St. Joseph Finberg . .24 John St. 439 North Main St.
Clelland J. McClatchey
Terms expire February, 1922.
Harold K. Richardson 12 Florence St.
George E. Nerney . 204 North Main St.
Mrs. Florence Theobald . 250 County St.
Terms expire January, 1923.
APPOINTED OFFICIALS. OVERSEERS OF POOR.
Joseph V. Curran, Chairman. Highland Ave., Hebronville Term expires February, 1921.
Mrs. E. Grace King, Clerk. 17 First St.
Term expires February, 1923.
William L. Elliot 9 South Main St. Term expires February, 1922.
CITY PHYSICIAN.
Wilfred E. Rounseville 40 Bank St.
Term expires February, 1921.
Ralph P. Kent.
HEALTH OFFICER.
Term expires February, 1921. 115 County St.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT-FIRE ENGINEERS.
Hiram R. Packard, Chief . 8 Hope St.
Term expires February, 1921.
Fred A. Clark, First Asst 22 Hayward St.
Term expires February, 1923.
Craig C. Pope, Second Asst 244 Park St.
Term expires February, 1922.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Edmond H. Gingras, Chief and Lockup Keeper. 15 John St. Term expires February, 1921. PUBLIC WORK DEPARTMENT.
Harry J. Goodale, Supt. 61 County St.
Term expires February, 1921.
John R. Delahanty 166 North Main St.
AUDITOR.
Edward A. Sweeney Bates Block Appointed by the Council. Term expires February, 1921. INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS.
Daniel Young 25 Claflin St.
Term expires February, 1921.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Hugh Gaffney 31 Dennis St.
Term expires February, 1921.
BOARD OF REGISTRARS.
John R. Curry, Chairman 4 Foley St.
Term expires February, 1922.
Michael Galligan 70 Dunham St.
Term expires February, 1923.
John B. Pinault. 88 Parker St.
Term expires February, 1921.
Frank I. Babcock, ex-officio 163 South Main St.
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CITY SOLICITOR.
Ralph C. Estes. 20 First St.
Term expires February, 1921.
LICENSE COMMISSIONERS.
Walter L. Gardner, Chairman and Clerk. .8 John St.
Term expires June, 1922.
James H. Leedham, Jr. R 103 Park St.
Term expires June, 1924.
Samuel I. Tatro 32 Mechanic St.
Term expires June, 1926.
PARK COMMISSIONERS.
Chas. A. Mooers, Chairman. 72 County St.
Term expires February, 1923.
Solon D. Bushee 255 County St.
Term expires February, 1922.
John E. Anderson Thacher St.
Term expires February, 1921.
TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Joseph L. Sweet, Chairman . Leonard I. Lamb. 42 Peck St. 197 South Main St. 99 Union St.
Thomas E. McCaffrey
Terms expire February, 1922.
Mrs. Eleanor S. Carpenter. .60 Peck St.
Chas. S. Holden, Secretary 378 North Main St.
Mark E. Rowe. 178 South Main St.
Terms expire February, 1923.
Miss Edith L. Claflin . 144 Pleasant St.
Raymond M. Horton. 116 Pleasant St.
Miss Elizabeth J. Wilmarth. 73 North Main St.
Terms expire January, 1921.
CITY FORESTER.
W. E. S. Smith 127 Thacher St. Term expires February, 1921.
FOREST WARDEN.
Hiram R. Packard 8 Hope St.
Term expires February, 1921.
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SOLDIERS' RELIEF AND BURIAL AGENT.
Walter J. Newman 177 Pine St.
Term expires February, 1921.
PLANNING BOARD.
Joseph Finberg, Chairman. 24 John St. Milford E. Bliss 12 Dean St.
Terms expire February, 1922.
Mrs. Josephine L. Hammond. 17 Second St ..
Raymond M. Horton. 116 Pleasant St.
Terms expire February, 1923.
Mrs. Mary G. Mullaly 1 Ellis St. Edgar A. Remington .3 Fourth St.
Terms expire February, 1921.
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS.
Hugh A. Gaw 46 Barrows St., North Attleboro, Term expires April, 1921.
INSPECTOR OF WIRES.
George F. Lear. 4612 Holman St ..
Term expires February, 1921.
FENCE VIEWERS AND FIELD DRIVERS.
Eustace V. Carpenter 278 Oak Hill Ave .. Henry A. Lord.
Harry L. Carpenter.
Locust St. 803 North Main St ..
Terms expire February, 1921.
CARETAKER OF GRAVES.
CIVIL AND SPANISH WAR VETERANS.
George R. Adams 87 Dean St ..
Term expires February, 1921.
CITY STENOGRAPHER.
Alice G. Enbom. .130 Pleasant St.
Term expires February, 1921.
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CITY MESSENGER.
Fred L. Morse Elected by the Council 24 Dean St. Term expires February, 1921.
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POUND KEEPER.
Nelson Hagar, City Farm and Pound. County St.
Term expires February, 1921.
CITY REPRESENTATIVES ON BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE ATTLEBOROUGH HOSPITAL.
Frank I. Babcock, ex-officicio. 163 South Main St.
Elected by the Council.
Philip E. Brady 222 North Main St. 45 James St.
Joseph F. Gaynor
Terms expire February, 1921.
TRUSTEES OF THE CAPRON AND DEBORAH STARKEY FUNDS.
All Ex-Officiis. Philip E. Brady, Mayor. Frank I. Babcock, City Treasurer. Edwin F. Thayer, Chairman of School Committee.
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.
Elected by the Council.
David L. Low, Clerk. 169 South Main St.
Term expires February, 1922.
Ernest D. Gilmore South Main St. Term expires February, 1923.
Fred L. Torrey 5 Torrey St.
Term expires February, 1923.
SEWER LOAN COMMISSION.
Philip E. Brady, Mayor, ex-officio. Frank I. Babcock, City Treasurer, ex-officio. Elected by the Council.
David L. Low.
Term Expires February, 1922.
Ernest D. Gilmore
Term expires February, 1920.
Fred L. Torrey
Term Expires February 1921.
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STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL. Committee on Finance and Accounts.
Harvey E. Clap Thomas G. Sadler Aldro A. French
Committee on Streets, Bridges and Lighting.
George A. Sweeney Stephen H. Foley Harlan A. Allen
Committee on Water Supply, Sewers and Drains.
Aldro A. French Thomas G. Sadler Howard G. Smith
Committee on Fire Department and Police.
Thomas S. Healey Walter A. Briggs George A. Sweeney
Committee on Licenses.
Stephen H. Foley George A. Sweeney Chester A. Smith
Committee on Ordinances, Elections and Legislative Matters.
Walter A. Briggs Harlan A. Allen Howard G. Smith
Committee on Health and Poor Departments, State Aid and Soldiers' Relief.
Thomas G. Sadler Chester A. Smith Stephen H. Foley
Committee on Claims.
Harlan A. Allen Walter A. Briggs Thomas S. Healey
Committee on A. B. C. Street Railway Line and Norton, Taunton and Attleboro Street Railway.
Howard G. Smith Aldro A. French Harvey A. Clap
Committee on School Matters.
Harvey E. Clap Thomas G. Sadler Aldro A. French.
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CITY OF ATTLEBORO.
A RESOLUTION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE YEAR NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY.
Be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the City of Attleboro :-
That the following sums be and hereby are granted and voted for the purposes and objects hereinafter stated :
And be it further resolved, that no portion of any amount herein speci- fied shall be devoted to any other purpose than that designated in this reso- lution except by vote of the Municipal Council :-
ESTIMATED EXPENSES.
General Government-
Municipal Council
Rent, Light and Phone.
$475.00
General Expenses.
200.00
$675.00
Mayor-
Salary.
2,000.00
Rent, Light and Phone.
375.00
Clerical and other expenses.
1,125.00
$3,500.00
Auditor-
Salary
$1,500.00
Rent, Light and Phone.
250.00
Clerical and other expenses.
900.00
Treasurer and City Clerk-
Salaries
City Clerk and Treasurer.
$1,800.00
Assistant City Clerk.
1,000.00
Assistant to City Treasurer
500.00
Rent, Light and Phone.
700.00
Clerical.
1,300.00
Incidentals.
900.00
Collector-
Salary
$1,500.00
Rent, Light and Phone.
185.00
Bond. .
255.00
Clerical Expense.
1,400.00
Stationery, Printing and Tax Sales.
500.00
Postage.
500.00
Incidentals.
200.00
Assessors-
Salaries.
$2,500.00
Clerical.
1,700.00
Assistant Assessors.
470.00
Incidentals.
650.00
Looking up titles.
200.00
Rent, Light and Phone. .
350.00
A. B. C. Railway Survey
2,000.00
$2,650.00
$6,200.00
$4,540.00
$7,870.00
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Law-
Salary
$750.00 100.00
Expenses.
$850.00
City Messenger-
Salary.
$1,040.00
Vacation Substitute.
40.00
Expenses.
22.00
Rent and Light .
100.00
$1,202.00
Elections and Registrations.
1,600.00
City Stenographer-
Salary.
$1,300.00
Expenses.
25.00
$1,325.00
City Office Furnishings.
200.00
Planning Board.
100.00
Licensing Board
Salaries $3.00
Rent, Stationery and Supplies
28.00
$30,740.00
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY.
Police-
Regular Payroll.
$24,022.00
Vacation and days off .
2,400.00
Extra Police Services.
350.00
Court Fees.
500.00
Rent ..
1,080.00
Insurance and Maintenance of Autos.
1,600.00
Office and Station Supplies and Painting Cells
400.00
New Motor Cycle and Maintenance .
450.00
Phone, Water, Light
$31,102.00
Fire-
Regular Payroll.
$51,125.00
Hydrants
14,820.00
Light, Phone, Water, etc.
575.00
Maintenance of Automobiles.
1,800.00
Maintenance of Fire Alarm.
600.00
Coal and Wood.
1,750.00
Hay and Grain.
1,000.00
Repairs on Stations
500.00
Incidentals.
2,050.00
Hose.
500.00
Ladder Truck.
14,000.00
New cement floor Union Street.
7,000.00
Inspector of Buildings-
Salary
$600.00
Expenses.
50.00
Inspector of Wires-
Salary
$400.00
150.00
550.00
Expenses.
300.00
$95,720.00
$650.00
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Sealing of Weights and Measures-
Salary
$1,000.00 275.00
Expenses.
$1,275.00
Forestry-
Salary
$1,200.00
Expenses-Phone, Old Police Auto
300.00
Labor.
2,000.00
$3,500.00
Dog Officer
$300.00
$133,097.00
HEALTH AND SANITATION.
Health Officer's Salary $900.00
Maintenance-
Laboratory Maintenance.
$100.00
Dental Clinic.
600.00
Clerk
314.00
Inspector of Milk
750.00
Care of Dump.
624.00
Garbage Removal.
1,600.00
Inspector of Slaughter
600.00
Inspector of Animals.
300.00
Inspector of Plumbing
400.00
Nursing and care at home.
650.00
State Sanitoria .
1,000.00
Fees to other Cities and Towns
600.00
Physicians' Fees
300.00
Vaccination.
25.00
Rent. .
120.00
Incidentals
250.00
$8,233.00
Vital Statistics.
$225.00
Bristol County Tuberculosis Hospital-
Maintenance.
$2,968.01
Construction. 7,161.83
$10,129.84
$19,487.84
PUBLIC WORKS.
General Administration-
Superintendent's Salary. $3,500.00
Engineer's Salary. 2,100.00
Asst. Engineer and Rodman
1,920.00
Clerical Labor.
2,192.00
Engineering Supplies
350.00
Office Supplies.
250.00
Autos, Insurance, Repairs, etc
750.00
Rent, Light and Phone
850.00
$11,912.00
200
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Highway-
Construction.
Tax Levy or Bond Issue.
Resurfacing.
$10,000.00
Bridges
750.00
Drains.
1,700.00
Ten Mile River.
400.00
Crosswalks.
200.00
Street Cleaning
6,500.00
Street Sweeping-3 Patrolmen
2,500.00
Street Patching.
5,000.00
Sidewalks, Maintenance and Re- pair .. 5,000.00
Care of Common
250.00
Snow and Ice.
9,000.00
Machinery and Tools.
2,600.00
Crushers
750.00
Rollers, Coal and Maintenance ...
1,250.00
Automobiles-Maintenance.
500.00
Insurance. $1,500.00
Rent Maynard Street Land.
70.00
Vacations. 250.00
Express, Freight, etc. 500.00
$2,320.00
$148,720.00
Sidewalks and Curbing.
Dust Layer and Tar. 15,000.00
Lighting-
Contract. $20,000.00
400.00
$20,400.00
Signs, Clocks, Numbers and Clock Repair
$500.00
A. B. C. Street Railway Maintenance (Receipts Plus).
1,000.00
Rifle Range 25.00
Sewer Maintenance-
Filter Beds. .
$2,250.00
Repair and Care of Sewers. 450.00
2,700.00
Water Maintenance-
New Meters
$2,000.00
Services.
750.00
Main Line.
1,500.00
Shop and Barn.
700.00
Pumping Station- Payroll Engineers
$6,916 00
Coal. 6,000.00
Oil. 200.00
Snow, Pump Valves
and Packing 150.00
Barr, Pump, Valves
and Repair 150.00
Light and Phone . . 184.00
Repair of Boilers . . 150.00
$40,000.00 60,000.00
$2,000.00
New Lights.
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Cleaning Filter
Beds. . .
250.00
Care of Grounds
and Beds.
350.00
Incidentals
150.00
Painting Bldgs. . . 700.00
$15,200.00
Maintenance Payroll
14,000.00
Teams and Autos.
1,800.00
Insurance. .
1,035.00
Maintenance Materials.
650.00
Incidentals
350.00
$37,985.00
$240,242.00
CHARITIES.
Maintenance-
Salaries and Wages.
$3,000.00
City Farm. .
6,000.00
Mothers' Aid.
7,000.00
Temporary Aid.
2,000.00
Relief-Local and Outside .
8,000.00
City Physician.
$26,000.00 $750.00
$26,750.00
SOLDIERS' BENEFITS.
General Administration.
$235.00
State Aid, (Returned by State)
2,500.00
Soldiers' Burials (Returned by State)
120.00
Soldiers' Relief
2,700.00
$5,555.00
SCHOOLS.
General Control-
Agent and Clerks.
$2,382.00
Office Expenses, Reports, Phones,
Census.
575.00
$2,957.00
Superintendence-
Superintendent.
$3,200.00
Attendance Officer.
1,500.00
Office Expenses, Exp. out of town, Auto. .
650.00
$5,350.00
Instruction-
Teachers.
143,313.00
Text-Books and Supplies. 6,000.00
Cooking Manual Training and
Sewing
700.00
$150,013.00
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Janitors.
15,709.00
Water, Fuel, Janitors' Supplies, Power,
Light, Towels
17,100.00
Repairs, Furniture, Flags, Care of Grounds.
8,000.00
Health.
2,600.00
Transportation
6,110.00
Miscellaneous
2,908.00
Evening Schools.
1,000.00
$211,747.00
LIBRARIES.
Maintenance-
Salaries and Wages $6,070.00
Books and Periodicals
1,500.00
Fuel and Light.
1,325.00
Building and Grounds.
300.00
Printing, Postage, etc.
700.00
Binding and Repairing Books
700.00
$10,595.00 $10,595.00
RECREATION.
Capron Park (Incl. Income from Capron Fund)
Superintendent's Salary and Pay- roll ..
$3,500.00
Maintenance Expense. 1,600.00
Playground Supervisors
600.00
Permanent Improvements
2,000.00
Park Street at Emory Street
300.00
$8,000.00
Fourth of July and Municipal Band Concerts 800.00
$8,800.00
UNCLASSIFIED.
Memorial Day-G. A. R.
$300.00
Memorial Day-S. W. V
50.00
Memorial Day-V. F. W
50.00
Memorial Day-A. L.
50.00
Printing City Documents.
1,000.00
G. A. R., Rent.
348.00
S. W. V. Rent.
300.00
Revenue Reserve Fund.
5,000.00
$7,098.00
INTEREST.
Anticipation of Revenue Loans
$9,000.00
Time Notes and General Purpose
Loans. .
12,048.50
Sewer Loans.
6,840.00
Water Loans.
20,335.00
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ANNUAL REPORT
Norton, Taunton & Attleboro
Street Railway.
1,350.00
A. B. C. Street Railway .
911.25
Bristol County Tuberculosis Hos- pital.
1,250.00
$51,734.75
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS.
South Main Street Engine House.
$3,800.00
Addition to School Buildings, Wash-
ington and Bliss Schools.
14,000.00
High School Bonds, Serial.
9,000.00
Sewer Bonds, Serial.
8,000.00
Water Bonds, Serial.
7,000.00
Norton, Taunton & Attleboro Street Railway Loan.
2,000.00
A. B. C. Street Railway Loan.
2,250.00
Park Street Improvement Loan
2,000.00
$48,050.00
SINKING FUNDS.
Water Loans $10,000.00
ESTIMATED REVENUE.
Taxes-
Public Services and Business,
Corporations.
$20,651.25
Bank.
633.94
$21,285.19
Licenses and Permits
$2,707.40
Fines and Forfeits
1,172.70
Grants and Gifts.
1,678.64
Privileges-
Street Railway Excise Tax
3,042.72
General Government-
Treasurer and City Clerk.
275.40
Collector
732.36
$1,007.76
Protection of Persons and Property-
Fire.
$357.80
Sealer of Weights and Measures. .
146.41
$504.21
Highway-
General
$868.30
Curbing
343.48
Charity-
City Home.
$1,255.36
Reimbursements.
8,118.38
Health
727.23
$1,211.78
$10,100.97
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ANNUAL REPORT
Soldiers' Benfits -
State Aid. Soldiers' Burials.
$3,296.84 50.00
$3,346.84
Schools-
Tuition.
$1,638.79
Industrial
447.67
$2,086.46
Libraries-
Fines, etc. 445.70
Public Service Enterprises-
Water Rates, etc., (Including Hy- drant and Fountain Rental
$74,603.76
Park
33.88
$74,637.64
Interest-
On Taxes, Deposits, etc
7,338.76
Income Capron Fund.
1,800.00
Income Sewer Fund.
7,000.00
Income Tax.
64,717.41
$80,856.17
$204,084.18
Less Income Tax.
64,717.41
$139,366.77
RECAPITULATION.
1. General Government.
$30,740.00
2. Protection of Persons and Prop- erty ..
133,097.00
3. Health and Sanitation. 19,487.84
4. Public Works.
240,242.00
5. Charities.
26,750.00
6. Soldiers' Benefits.
5,555.00
7. Schools.
211,747.00
8. Libraries.
10,595.00
9. Recreation.
8,800.00
10. Unclassified.
7,098.00
11. Interest.
51,734.75
12. Municipal Indebtedness.
48,050.00
13. Sinking Funds
10,000.00
Total Estimated Appropriations. .
$803,896.59
Estimated State Tax.
$51,000.00
Estimated County Tax. 27,000.00
$78,000.00
Total Estimated Appropriations and State and County Taxes. . .
$881,896.59
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Less-
Estimated Revenue. 139,366.00 Estimated Income Tax Receipts. . 64,717.00 $204,083.00
$677,813.59
Less-
Recommended Bond Issues- For Highway Construction $60,000.00
For Ladder Truck. 14,000.00
$74,000.00
I.eaving Amount to be Provided for 1920
$603,813.59 $603,813.59
INDEX
Assessors, Report of.
Page 30-32
Auditor, Report of.
155-172
Building Inspector, Report of.
38
Charity Department, Report of City Physician.
39-40
City Clerk, Report of
29
City Collector, Report of
145-154
City Solicitor, Report of.
140-142
City Treasurer, Report of
18-28
Fire Department, Report of
41-47
Forestry Department, Report of.
48
Health Department, Report of
49-59
Hospital, Report of Attleborough
33-37
Mayor's Inaugural Address.
10-17
Officials, List of. 3-9,190-196
Park Commissioners, Report of.
60-64
Planning Board, Report of. 65-66
Police Department, Report of. 67-69
Public Library, Report of. 70-78
Public Works Department, Report of. 79-98
School Department, Report of.
99-136
State Aid and Soldiers' Relief, Report of.
137-139
Weights and Measures, Report of Sealer of .
143
Wire Inspector, Report of.
144
Welcome Home. 173-189
Appendix Government and Officers of City of Attleborough for 1920 190-196 A Resolution of Appropriations for 1920 197-205
40
Gen. Ref. 974.48 788
52-333
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