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The President of the day opened the exercises with an appropriate address, extending the congratulations of the day to the citizens and invited guests. He . congratulated them on the time-honored event they had met to celebrate, and in behalf of his fellow-townsmen welcomed their friends and guests to the hospi- talities of the old homestead. The good old borough, he said, with the dignity and grace of a century upon her countenance, greets you all with the smile of this pleasant day, and with arms of a hundred years extended to embrace you, yet still warm with the quick blood of youth. Her sweet and fragrant breath fills the air with a thousand welcomes to you all, and gentle benedictions fall from her lips saying welcome, ever welcome! All honor to the virtues of the past for the good of the future. Welcome to the future, that she may hand down to her succeeding century the virtues she may inherit of the past.
[Then follows a full report, substantially the same as that of the other papers, and concluding as follows :]
Thanks to the excellent arrangements made by Mr. Hildreth and his associates, and to the civility of all who were in any way responsible for the good ordering of the celebration, every part of it was entirely successful, and will be long remembered by those who were permitted to share its enjoyments.
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[From the Clinton Courant.] CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
NORTHBOROUGH, AUGUST 22, 1866.
The sons and daughters of the town of Northborough, celebrated the one hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of the town on Wednesday last. Although the skies gave promise of rain in the early morning, the clouds broke away about 8 o'clock, and the day proved to be one of the best for the long antici- pated centennial exercises. At an early hour, carriages came into the village from the neighboring towns, heavily laden with returning members of the North- borough family. At sunrise and at 10 o'clock, salutes were fired from Mt. Assa- bet, and at the latter hour, a procession was formed by Major Gale, Chief Mar- shal, in front of the Orthodox church. The procession was preceded by the Westborough Cornet Band, who rendered good and acceptable service, and the Union Hook and Ladder Company of Marlborough; then followed the citizens in procession, followed in turn by the Good Templars and the Children of the town, escorted by the Shrewsbury Band. The Engine Companies of the town also had a place in the line.
The procession moved round by the Baptist church, through Main street, to a tent just west of the Unitarian church, and in length, was nearly a fourth of a mile.
At 11 o'clock the large company, uearly, if not quite 3000 in number, were called to order by George C. Davis, Esq., President of the day, who congratu- lated the audience on the arrival of the day, and welcomed all to the hospitalities of the old homestead.
A voluntary was given by the Band and the Choirs of the various churches, under the charge of Mr. Elijah Eddy, gave the anthem : " Wake the Song of Jubilee."
The Invocation by Rev. H. L. Myrick of Northborough, was followed by reading extracts from the Psalms, by Rev. D. F. Lamson, pastor of the Baptist Church.
A hymn, "Come thou Almighty King," was then sung to "Italian Hymn." During the singing of this hymn, owing to the wind, one of the poles which sup- ported the canvass, snapped and nearly broke. It was a narrow escape from an accident, as, if the staff had given way, its fall must have wounded, and very probably fatally so, some of the audience. Its repair delayed proceedings nearly a half hour.
The exercises were resumed by prayer by Rev. Geo. E. Sanborne of the Orthodox church. A hymn was then sung to "Missionary Chant," when Rev. Dr. Joseph Allen of Northboro' was introduced as the orator of the day.
[ Here follows an abstract of the Address. ]
The address was delivered in the usual clear and distinct voice of the speaker, and was attentively listened to by the large assembly. A hymn was then sung to the old tune of " Northfield," when Thomas W. Valentine, Esq., of Brooklyn, N. Y., was announced as the poet of the day. His poem abounded in witty passa- ges and telling points, and was keenly relished by his hearers. It was one of the best productions, of its kind, to which we ever listened, and we regret that its
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length and our limits prevent its insertion. He discussed "Past, Present, and Future," in an original and eloquent manner. After music by the Band, a hymn was sung to " America," and the exercises closed with the Doxology : " From all that dwell below the skies."
A bountiful collation was then served by the aid of the Fire Department of the town. The arrangements for this part of the entertainment were complete, for which the company are indebted to the labors of the general Committee of Arrangements : Hon. Milo Hildreth, Chairman.
After devoting an hour to the wants of the physical man, the assembly was again called to order, and Capt. Anson Rice introduced as Toast Master for the occasion.
The following toasts were given and responses made :
1. The day we celebrate, that gave Northborough the right to take her place among the sisterhool of towns : May her sons never forget her birthday, nor fail to celebrate it in a rational and appropriate manner.
Response by the band. 1
2. The Town of Northborough : Hitherto of slow but healthy growth, she enters on her second century, progressive and hopeful.
IIon. Isaac Davis of Worcester, in response, commenced his remarks by moving that Dr. Allen be requested to finish the History of Northborough for the first century, which vote being put by the chairman, was unanimously adopted. Mr. Davis resumed by saying that he spoke under embarrassment, the orator and poet having advanced all his ideas, and also in fear of the dangerous "reporters," whose compassion and mercy he invoked. He said that Northborough had fur- nished the only Worcester County historian, a Governor of the State, a United States Senator, and two Representatives in Congress. After speaking at length of the influence of the town, he closed with a sentiment "to those who shall occupy Northborough in the coming century."
3. Our three Churches : However much they differ in creeds and forms, may they be one in the essential grace of charity.
Response by the band.
4. Our Free Schools, and the Teachers they have nourished and sent forth : They are represented here to-day by a schoolmaster and a poet.
T. W. Valentine, Esq., the poet of the day, responded, saying that Sam Weller remarked that "his wallentine was a good one, but there was not enough of it." As to whether that was the case with all the Valentines, he asked his audience to judge.
In allusion to his life as a teacher, he said he humbly trusted he had left his "mark " upon the minds of the twenty thousand pupils that had been under his charge, and attributed his success to the Northboro' district schools-closing with a tribute of respect to Dr. Allen.
5. The memory of Nahum Fay, a veteran teacher for forty years-for forty years a magistrate and town clerk.
The band responded.
6. The memory of Isaac Davis, Esq., for many years a respected citizen of this town-the father of a family whose name is legion, and which is represented here to-day by those who can speak for themselves.
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Wm. S. Davis, Esq., of Worcester, responded, who remarked that whatever opinion the world might have of the quality of the Davis family, there could be no doubt as to their quantity. The first Davis " who came over" had eleven sons, and the name seems to have increased by a geometrical ratio of " eleven " to this day, until the whole is Icavened. The Davis family have dug gold in Cali- fornia, traversed the Rocky Mountains, galloped over the boundless pampas of South America-they have preached the gospel, practised law and administered physic-they have given to Massachusetts a politician, who, because he differed in politics from the rest of the Davises, and lacked the votes, never was chosen governor of the State, while the entire Davis vote could, at any time, have elected him.
Mr. Davis concluded a capital speech with the sentiment,-Our absent brethren : Northboro' glories in their prosperity, and bids them God speed.
7. Our aged fellow-citizens, the septuagenarians and octogenarians : May their number never be less, and may their last days be lighted up by a hope full of immortality.
Response by Wmn. Seaver, Esq., of Northboro', one of the old schoolmasters, who related some incidents of olden times and of early school days.
8. Our young men, and our young women coming upon the stage at this eventful era : May they be faithful to their trust, and while they imitate the vir- tues, may they avoid the mistakes of those who have gone before them.
Mr. Edwin S. Seaver of Boston responded, by giving the following senti- ment : The Fathers and Mothers of the good old town of Northboro' : We, the children, thank you for the cordial hospitality with which you have greeted us to-day.
9. The sturdy Yeomanry of Massachusetts : Strong to do and dare, sound in morals and incorruptible in their patriotism : They form the backbone of the Commonwealth.
Capt. John C. Wyman, of Troy, N. Y., responded, saying he had a most profound respect for the yeomanry of Massachusetts, but an utter abhorrence of their toil and hard work. That was too much for him, and he had seen full enough of it. He was rejoiced in heart that he had come to Northboro' to-day rather than one hundred years ago. He referred in an eloquent manner to the improvements of the century, and his remarks were well received.
10. The little country towns : the universities which educate the strong men and good women who are the glory of our great Republic.
Rev. A. D. Mayo of Cincinnati responded in a happy manner, and told some humorous facts relative to the history and exploits of the " Preserved Smith Family," during the speaker's Western experience and travels.
The choir then sung a "Centennial song," composed for the occasion by E. A. H. Allen, Esq.
11. The Orator of the Day : identified for half a century with the history of the town, and permitted in a green old age to witness its growing prosperity. May he long be spared to us to enjoy the esteem and friendship of his fellow-citizens.
Rev. Dr. Allen gracefully acknowledged the compliment conveyed, and the band also responded.
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12. At the centennial celebration of the organization of the first church in 1846, twenty years ago, the following sentiment was given, volunteered by one of our citizens : " Our next centennial : May it dawn upon a world without a slave." Another responded : "And may that centennial be the town's centennial in 1866." Let us thank God and take courage in respect to this country, that the work has been fulfilled.
Rev. Jos. H. Allen, of Cambridge, responded.
13. The 139 young men, who, at their country's call, enlisted in the service, of whom twenty-one sacrificed their lives : Peace to the memory of those who fell, and honor and prosperity to those who survive.
Response by Maj. Walter Gale, who, in behalf of the soldiers, returned thanks to the town of Northboro' for words of cheer and deeds of sympathy dur- ing the war, and gave the sentiment : Old Northboro', God bless her !
On motion of Maj. Gale, the thanks of the audience were returned to the Orator and Poet of the day.
On motion of Hon. Cyrus Gale, it was voted to adjourn for one hundred years, at 11 o'clock A. M.
The company then slowly dispersed to their several homes. remote and near ; on foot, by earriage, coach and car.
The Fire Department subsequently paraded through the streets, eseorted by the band, after which this long-looked-for, long-to-be-remembered "Centennial " ended, every thing having passed off in a highly satisfactory manner.
Reporters for the Boston Post, the Marlborough Mirror, and the Hudson Pioneer were also present, and gave full and excellent reports in their papers, but we deem the foregoing sufficient to give a clear idea of what was said and done on this occasion. It now only remains for us to give what was not said, from a want of time, with some of the unpub- lished sentiments prepared for this event. Among these were the following : .
The Free Schools of Massachusetts : the pride and glory of the. State. We know what they have accomplished, and hope even more from them in the future .- [ Rev. B. G. Northrup, agent of the Massachusetts Board of Education, was to have responded, but, at that moment, he was lost in the crowd.]
Marlborough and all the borough towns : we welcome here to-day representatives of the Grandmother and all her Daughters.
The Clergy : now, as in the days of our Fathers, the zealous friends of Liberty and Law .- [Rev. S. S. Ashley would have responded to this, had the time allowed.]
The Schools of Northborough : for many years in advance of those of neighboring towns, and at present emerging from a state of temporary
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decline. May they continue to be nurseries of trne learning, humanity and social order among us.
The Northborough Cadets : in rapidity of movement and promptness of action unsurpassed. By their coolness and efficiency on the field to- day, they show that they are always prepared to give the invaders of the town a warm reception.
The Northborough Dairies : we recognize in them the cream of the State.
The Ball Brothers, who, more than one hundred years ago, located themselves on the hill which bears their name, from one of whom sprang a line of physicians which extended nearly through the century : though most of their living descendents have found homes elsewhere, we welcome some of them this day to their ancestral home .- [ Hon. George S. Ball of Upton was expected to respond, but was unavoidably absent.]
Deacon Jonathan Livermore, the first deacon of the church, and the first clerk of the district, as well as the oldest person that has lived in the town : we are glad to number among our guests to-day a descendent of the fourth generation .- [ As a response to the above sentiment, we give the following letter from Rev. A. A. Livermore, D. D., President of the Theological School, at Meadville, Pa., who is a great-grandson of Deacon Livermore : ]
YONKERS, N. Y., Aug. 19, 1866.
DEAR DR. ALLEN : I have received the kind words of your invitation to be present on the 22d at your Centennial Celebration in Northborough, accompanied by the printed circular of your Committee.
I regret exceedingly that I cannot accept your proffered kindness, and speak a good word for my ancestor, Deac. JONATHAN LIVERMORE, the first Town Clerk of Northborough. But we have had a brief and charming visit to the old places -- the dear, familiar haunts -- the venerable, lovely homes of New England, and are now on our winding way, after this pleasant furlough from arduous duties, back to our Western home in the Great Valley, and cannot therefore sing " Auld Lang Syne" with you and the sons and daughters of Northborough at their beautiful re-union.
But may the three Bs -- blessing and beauty and biiss -- unite with the three Gs-grace and goodness and gratitude, and lend enchantment and enjoyment to the scenes and proceedings of the occasion. If not present with you in body I shall hover about you in spirit, as I doubt not will also a shining band of the bright immortal ones, who once dwelt with you in the flesh.
"They come on the wings of the morning, they come."
And as respects that venerable and beloved ancestor of mine, I should be glad to speak of him, and relate some of the household traditions and anecdotes which have come down as an heir-loom in the family. Mr. Sawyer, of Bolton,
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told me that he remembered, when a boy about eight years old, seeing Deacon L., then one hundred years of age, at the funeral of a friend in Bolton, to which he had ridden on horseback.
It is also related that, when over one hundred, he attended a military muster, and, when about to ride over the lines, was challenged by the guard. But the Colonel of the Regiment, coming up, gave him leave to go on, saying that a man one hundred years old ought be allowed to go where he pleased.
But I presume that you in Northborough know twenty times as much as I do about this ancient man. I hope, however, that you know nothing to his dis- credit, unless it be, that the old gentleman, feeling rather lonely (like David in his old age, ) took unto himself an Irish help-meet, who is reputed to have been rather refractory under ecclesiastical discipline, and to have led him a life of discomfort.
But rumor is not unlikely in this, as in other matters, to have performed that geological miracle of turning mole-hills into mountains.
A good old Puritan, stalwart in body, manifold in years and experience -- an officer in both Church and State, ready to do his part, bringing up his family "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord "-peace to his memory !
With a little stretch of chronology, he might be said to have tasted of three centuries, the 17th, 18th and 19th, a remarkable space of time. Few have lived through so long and eventful a period of the world's grand march of improve- ment.
In conclusion : To the memory of Deac. Jonathan Livermore, first Town Clerk of Northborough : if his successors and his posterity do not live as long, may they live as well!
With thanks, respectfully and affectionately,
A. A. LIVERMORE.
Our revered and honored ancestors of a hundred years ago : pure- minded, patriotic and self-sacrificing; may their descendants inherit largely of these their virtues.
The Ladies of Northborough : we prize their presence and their bright smiles to-day as the pleasantest feature of the occasion. Their own works praise them in the gates.
Dr. Henry G. Davis, of New York, sent a letter excusing his absence, and closing with the following sentiment :
Northborough : the parent of a hundred years. May her children honor her to the latest generation.
Charles Rice, Esq., of Boston, sent a long and interesting letter, giv- ing something of the genealogy of the Rice family, mentioning several remarkable instances of their longevity, and closing with the following sentiment :
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The Departed Dead : may we ever keep their virtues in sweet remem- brance, and drop the mantle of charity and forgiveness over all their imperfections.
An extended and most valuable letter, giving many interesting remi- niscences of his early life in Northborough, was received from the venera- ble Sylvanus B. Pond, Esq., of Brooklyn, N. Y., now in the seventy-fifth year of his age, (formerly of the well-known house of Firth, Pond & Co., Music Publishers, New York,) giving his absence from home and business engagements as reasons for his not being present on this occasion.
Rev. William A. Houghton of Berlin, formerly pastor of the Evan- gelical Congregational Church in this town ; Rev. William A. Mandell, of Cambridge, whose early life was spent here ; Henry Gassett, Esq., of Dorchester, (a son of the founder of the "Gassett Fund,") and many other gentlemen from abroad, would have spoken but for a want of time. The same reason may be given for not calling upon the representatives of the other 'Borough towns ; but at the next Centennial, we hope all will have time to be heard.
The following original hymn and song were written for the occasion ; the former by Jairus Lincoln, Esq., of this town, and the latter by Prof. Edward A. H. Allen, of New Bedford, a son of Dr. Allen :
ORIGINAL HYMN. " America."
'MID fear and deadly strife Our fathers perilled life Here to find rest. Their friends and homes they flee : They brave a stormy sea, That they might here be free, And here be blest.
Years pass : this fearless band, O'er this wild, dreary land, Long here did roam : They moved these forests wide, With foes on every side ; No friendly hand to guide ; No home-sweet home,
Dark forests disappeared : Voices here soon were heard In prayer and praise : Here, too, this noble band In this a foreign land, United hand in hand -- An altar raised.
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Long years have passed away :- We, in God's house to-day, Our voices raise : O God, our land defend : Let bitter strife now end :
This holy hour we'll spend In prayer and praise.
Guard us from every ill : Guide us, thy people, still As in days past.
Direct us on our way :
Be thou our cloud by day-
Give right triumphant sway While time shall last.
CENTENNIAL SONG.
T'UNE-"Bonnie Doon."
One hundred years around have rolled, Of seed-time and of harvest-home,
Of summer heat and winter cold, A second century has come. So now, each one a welcome guest, Fair Northboro's children gather here,
From North and South, from East and West, To celebrate this hundredth year.
Our fathers did their part right well ; They ploughed the land, they sowed the seed ;
The Harvest-let the present tell Of good or ill, in word or deed. Our soldier brothers, true and brave : We welcome home from toil and strife,
Who fought thro' four long years, to save In righteous peace our nation's life.
But some fell on the battle-field, The hero-martyrs of the town : They with their blood the charter sealed Of Liberty, the nation's crown. Yet will we sing a joyful song In notes that to high heaven shall rise ; . And pray that God will make us strong To emulate their sacrifice.
Although the notice given of this Centennial was a very brief one, the attendance of the natives and former residents of the town from abroad was all that could be expected, and much more. Persons were present from more than one hundred towns in this State, as well as from New
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Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota and perhaps some other States.
For the information of others, who may hereafter get up celebrations of this kind, we will state that the amount raised by voluntary subscrip- tions for this occasion was $665.50, thus exceeding the appropriation of the town by $165.50. In addition to the bountiful supply of cake, pies, &c., furnished by the ladies of the town (for nearly every family in the place sent in its full quota of provisions,) the Committee of Arrangements provided 314 pounds of ham, 100 pounds of tongue, 225 large loaves of bread, 100 gallons of excellent coffee, and other things in proportion. And all this, too, when the hospitality of nearly every family in town was severely tried by private visitors at their homes. Never, after this, should the people of Northborough be called inhospitable !
Thus passed one of the pleasantest occasions which it was ever our good fortune to attend. To the venerable Dr. Allen, especially, the Orator of the Day, now in the seventy-seventh year of his age, (and the semi-centennial anniversary of whose ordination will ocenr on the 30th prox., ) it must have been a day of unmixed pleasure, in witnessing the return of so many hundreds who have always regarded him with the utmost respect. And the scores of returning wanderers, too, found it a day of unalloyed pleasure, not merely because the fatted calf was killed, but because it gave them an opportunity for the renewal of many early acquaintances, and for the interchange of all those civilities and relations which render life agreeable and delightful. May many such occasions return, if not to us, to those who shall come after us, till time shall be no more !
STATISTICS OF NORTHBOROUGH,
The following items, taken from the Returns of the Assessors for the year 1865, will interest at least former residents, and will be found con- venient for reference :
Number of cotton mills 1
Tons of ice.
400
Number of spindles. 2,000
Quantity of cotton cons'd,. 1b3. 600,000
Value of stock used.
$45,000
No. yds brown sheetings made, 300,000
Value of same
$62,000
Capital invested.
$20,000
Males employed.
15
Females employed
21
Shell-work factory
1
Stock used
$1,750
Value of articles manufactured. $8,500
Hands employed
5
Soap factory
1
Value of stock .
$500
Barrels of soap made
200
Value of same
$1,200
Number of blacksmiths
2
Bushels raised.
9,116
Value of work.
$2,500
Value
$15,963
Number of comb factories
2
Acres wheat.
24
Bushels raised.
28
Value.
$84
Acres Rye.
40
Bushels raised.
.576
Value $1,152
Acres barley.
43
Bushels raised.
108
Value.
$189
Value of same
$16,000
Acres Buckwheat
3
Bushels raised
20
Pairs of boots made
130
Value
$30
Pairs of shoes made.
70,410
Acres oats.
94
Value of boots and shoes made. $67,900
Bushels raised
2,279
Hands employed.
.52
Value
$2,280
Box factory
1
Acres potatoes.
103
Value of boxes made
$5,000
Bushels raised
11,039
Ice establishment.
1
Value
$6,234
Value.
$327
Saw-mills
6
Feet of lumber sawed.
458,000
Value
$10,000
Laths and clapboards.
200,000
Value.
.$690
Cords of firewood sent to market. 1,245
Value of same.
$5,547
Number of farms
144
Acres of land.
10,488
Value of same, with buildings. $598, 000
Acres improved.
.6,973
Hands employed. .
.175
Acres of woodland.
1,503
Value
$70,080
Acres of Indian corn
.263
Dozens of combs made
27,540
Value of same.
$33,500
Hands employed .
25
Number of grist-mills.
7
Bushels of grain ground
14,100
Value of same
$21,150
Tannery
1
Hides tanned.
2,000
Hands employed
4
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Acres turnips 164
Bushels raised. 1,700
Value,
$100
Gallons milk sold
134,031
Pounds butter sold
9,919
Value of butter.
$3,967
Pounds of cheese
345
Value.
$48
Pounds dressed beef.
163,783
Number of apple-trees
10,882
Pounds of dressed pork
64,585
Value of apples
$1,930
Value .
$10,979
Pear trees.
888
Pounds of dressed veal
19,200
Value of pears.
$470
Valute
$1,929
Number of sheep
95
Number of swine.
118
Value.
$653
Value
$1,981
Horses.
205
Value poultry sold.
$732
Value
$18,300
Value eggs sold.
$583
Oxen and steers
153
Pounds honey.
205
Value
$7,620
Value.
$81
Population of the town, 1865. . 1, 623
Valuation, 1866
$1,067,000
Number ratable polls, 1866
396
Number legal voters 311
Number families.
339
Number houses. . 273
Number naturalized voters. 7
Number paupers. 5
Number insane persons 2
Number blind persons
1
The following is a List of the heaviest Tax-Payers in this Town, with the tax of each for the present year ( 1866) :
Cyrus Gale. . $1,214 93
D. F. Wood. $ 161 39
Wilder Bush. 626 20
A. W. Seaver 158 61
George C. Davis 371 48
S. W. Norcross. 147 78 Rev. J. H. Allen 298 10
J. H. McIntire 137 69
Caleb T. Chapin
262 94
Jonathan Bartlett 133 92
Nathaniel Fisher 260 50
Lewis Fay 133 34
Abraham Fay
230 11 Nathaniel Brigham. 125 72
F. D. Bartlett. 186 33
F. G. & R. H. Winsor. 124 58
Henry Barnes. 166 98 Estate of Alpheus Adams 109 00
Cows and heifers 688
Value .
$22,755
Acres cranberries
Bushels raised.
15
Value. $60
Acres English mowing 1,675
Tons English hay
1,882
Value.
$56,460
Value
$18,709
The rate for 1866 is $1.20 for each $100.
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List of Persons in Northborough who paid an Annual Excise Tax of $20.00 and upwards, including Incomes in May, 1866 :
[Kindly furnished by ANSON RICE, Esq., U. S. Assessor. ]
Allen, Rev. J. H $ 77 70
Hildreth, Milo. $124 50
Barnes, Henry
40 00
Jewett, H. A 22 00
Bartlett, Jonathan
90 32
Lovejoy, Amos
100 70
Bigelow, Sidney
23 20
McIntire, J. H. 147 50
Bundy, G. W.
55 00
Miles, S. J.
21 45
Bush, Wilder
239 00
Moore, L. L.
26 00
Chapin, C. T.
392 00
Northboro' National Bank 230 00
Clark, Samuel.
34 93
Rice, Anson
23 15
Dabol, E. P.
25 00
Rice, Jolın.
102 95
Davis, George C.
60 60
Rice, Curtis 25 00
Fay, Lewis.
29 95
Rice, C. A.
23 00
Fisher, Nathaniel
69 65
Seaver, A. W. 84 45
Fiske, II. S.
38 85
Stone, John & Co. 56 00
Gale, Cyrus. 393 40
Stone, Lyman 33 75
Gale, Mrs. Cyrus
33 35
Walker, J. B.
20 90
Gale, Cyrus, Jr.
29 85
Wood, D. F.
90 95
Gale, Walter
20 00
Wood, Samuel, Jr. 87 95
The following Persons paid a Monthly Tax on Manufactures for the year ending August 1, 1866, in addition to the foregoing, as follows, viz : Wilder Bush & Co. $ 528 30
Hildreth, Lovejoy & Co. .$2,026 50
Chapin, C. T. 3,983 28
McIntire, J. H.
4,804 26
Cook, C. C.& Bros., 9 mos. 592 24
Wood, D. F., for 3 mos 251 64
Davis, George C.
1,292 46
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TOWN OFFICERS, 1866.
Town Clerk-JOHN B. CRAWFORD.
Select-men -- GEORGE G. VALENTINE, GEORGE BARNES, DENNA RICE, NATHANIEL RANDLETT, SAMUEL WOOD, JR. Assessors-GEORGE BARNES, SAMUEL I. RICE. WALTER GALE. Overseers of the Poor -- GEORGE II. WILLIAMS, DENNA EAGER. JOSEPH T. FAY.
Treasurer and Collector-SAMUEL CLARK.
Constables-HENRY E. MAYNARD, GEORGE T. LEWIS.
Pound- Keeper-SAMUEL GIBSON.
School Committee-REV. JOSEPH ALLEN, D. D., JOHN H. MOIN- TIRE, WILLIAM A. BARTLETT, 2d, JOHN B. PARKER, FRANK- LIN BIGELOW, JUDSON DAY, TYLER HARRINGTON, REV. D. F. LAMSON, DR. HENRY A. JEWETT.
Highway Surveyors-SETH FLAGG, ELIJAH BENIS, BENJAMIN CURRIER, EDWARD NORCROSS, TYLER HARRINGTON, F. D. BARTLETT, CHARLES H. FAYERWEATHER, DENNA RICE, JOHN PERRY, WARREN E. MOORE, LEONARD BARNES, CURTIS RICE.
Field Drivers-LYMAN MAYNARD, S. M. FISKE, T. C. WOOD- WARD, GEORGE L. SMITH, D. W. MAYNARD, ASA GAGE. Surveyors of Lumber-S. E. HODGKINS, WILLIAM A. BARTLETT, 2d, JOSEPH BALL, DAVID F. WOOD.
Fence Viewers -- GEORGE C. DAVIS, WARREN T. BUSH, SAMUEL I. RICE.
Superintendent of School-Houses-TYLER HARRINGTON.
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