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For the Committee,
GEORGE S. WHITNEY, Chairman, WILLIAM A. MURRAY, Secretary. Voted: To receive and accept the report of the commis-
sion.
Voted : To take up the report item by item and act there- upon.
Voted: To raise and appropriate :-
For highways, excise tax and . $13,000 00
Resurfacing Cedar street
2,500 00
Incidentals, income and
4,000 00
Memorial Hall
900 00 ·
Insurance on Memorial Hall
465 00 .
Street lights
11,000 00 .
Town library, dog tax and .
600 00
Schools and repairs
· 65,000 00
Poor :-
General appropriation
15,000 00
Widow's aid
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3,500 00 ·
Interest
12,000 00 ·
Expenses for publishing property tax list
450 00 .
Board of Health
2,300 00 .
Water for fire purposes ·
6,200 00
Sprayer for tree department
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260 00
Vernon Grove Cemetery :-
General
150 00
Building tool house
500 (0
Military aid .
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200 00
Fire Department :-
Pay of members
$9,200 00
Incidentals
2,200 00
New hose
500 00
Repairs .
500 00
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12,700 00
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Memorial Day
$ 165 00
Town parks
700 00
Care of trees on town parks
200 00
Town debt
16,000 00
Sidewalks
2,000 00
Soldiers' relief .
4,000 00
Fees, Chapter 204, Revised Laws
500 00
Town Hall, income and
700 00
Salaries :-
General
9,700 00
Police Department
4,675 00
Reimbursement for back bills (Police Dept.)
925 00
Secretary of finance commission
50 00
Increase for overseers of poor.
275 00
Painting Town Hall Building, repairing cupola, and new steps
1,500 00
Maintaining sewer disposal plant .
2,500 00
Defraying premium on treasurer's bond
200 00
Cost of water to be assessed to abutters
900 00
Watering streets and laying dust .
1,000 00
Planting trees
140 00
Gypsy moth suppression
1,500 00
North Purchase Cemetery .
25 00
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$198,380 00
Voted : To accept and adopt the following recommenda- tions and that the proper officers be instructed to carry out the same.
In the appropriation for the board of health is included $150.00 to be used for the purchase of a lung motor or pul- motor, which is to be kept in some central location as the board of health may designate.
The salary of the inspector of plumbing, $300.00, has been included in the salary list, and the pay of the members of the board of health has been left in the selectmen's salary list.
The salary of the inspector of meats, $250.00, and the in-
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spector of health, $200.00, have been included in the appropri- ation for the board of health.
The expense for extra help in the extinguishment of brush fires has been included in the selectmen's incidentals.
The salary of the overseers of the poor has been recom- mended at $800.00 as against $525.00 for previous years, ena- bling them to hire a clerk, and in consequence of the in- creased work of this department.
It is recommended that the selectmen insure the town with some liability company or companies under the Work- men's Compensation Act, which the town has voted to accept, and the sum of $200 has been placed in the incidental fund for that purpose.
The fire department has urged the purchase of a motor driven combination and tractor for the hook and ladder, but the committee on the fire department will confer further with them and submit their recommendations at a later date.
It is recommended that inasmuch as a specific fund has been appropriated for the maintenance of the board of health for the fiscal year of 1915, that they refund from this appro- priation to the incidental fund such sums as they have drawn therefiom since January 1, 1915.
It is recommended to the town that any special sidewalks that the town may vote to construct under Articles 13, 17, 19 and 20 that the expenses therefor shall come out of the gen- eral appropriation for sidewalks.
. The finance commission respectfully calls the attention of the town to the advisability of taking proper action to abol- ish the sewer commission and consolidate the sewer and high- way departments under one authority. This would be in the direction of economy and efficiency, and would give the high- way department full control of the streets, ard would enable the town to secure the services of a qualified engineer for one salary to supervise both departments, accordingly it is recommended that the selectmen and town solicitor proceed with such action as may be necessary to accomplish this end.
It is recommended that if any further construction or al-
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teration of the sewer system is made, that the expenses for the same be borne out of the general appropriation or the as- sessment for that department and not bond the town, as is re- quired by Article 21.
Voted to pass over the article.
Article 5. Voted : That all taxes for the year 1915 shall become dus and payable September 10, 1915; on all taxes of 1915 remaining unpaid after November 1, 1915, interest at the rate of six per cent per annum shall be charged from September 10, 1915.
The collector shall be paid seven tenths of one per cent of each payment made by him to the town treasurer on ac- count of taxes or assessments.
The collector shall pay all expenses of his office for print- ing, postage, and office supplies. He shall be allowed all ex- penses for rent, light and heat of the office rooms now used by him, and all expenses incurred by him in suits, or other proceedings at law or in equity for the collection of taxes or assessments.
Voted : To adjourn until Friday, March 12, 1915, at 8 o'clock P. M.
A true record. Attest : DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk. A true copy of the record. Attest : DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk.
RECOUNT OF VOTES FOR SELECTMEN.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. Worcester, ss.
Milford, March 9, 1915.
To the town clerk of Milford.
We, the undersigned registrars of voters of Milford, cer- ify, that upon the question of the recount of the ballots cast
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for selectmen at the annual town meeting held March 1, 1915, that we have, on the 8th day of March and on the 9th day of March, 1915, recounted said ballots and have determined as follows : that
Votes.
Martin W. Casey had
· 52
James J. Connors had
755
John H. Cunningham had .
James E. Gilmore had
137
John B. Henderson had
1004
William F. Moloney had
147
Thomas J. Nugent had
1004
Edward J. O'Sullivan had .
139
James H. Reynolds had
1125
Chester I. Tompkins had
56
Charles V. Waitt had ·
988
Blanks
· 467
And we further declare that John B. Henderson and Thomas J. Nugent are elected selectmen.
HARRY C. TILDEN,
GEORGE D. CURTIN,
GEORGE W. BILLINGS, DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Registrars of Voters of Milford, Mass.
A true record. Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN,
Town Clerk.
A true copy of the record. Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk.
ADJOURNED TOWN MEETING, MARCH 12, 1915. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester, ss.
Milford, March 12, 1915. In pursuance of a vote passed March 5, 1915, the inhabi-
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tants of the town of Milford, met in Town Hall and proceeded as· follows :
The meeting was called to order by John T. McLoughlin, moderator, at eight o'clock P. M.
Article 6. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 7. Voted : That the selectmen be authorized to take charge of all legal proceedings for or against the town.
Article 8. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 9. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 10. Voted : To pass over the article.
Article 11. Voted : That the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150) be raised and appropriated for the purpose of extending the street lights on Purchase street from Dilla street to Wales street. Said lights to be placed under the direction of the board of selectmen.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 12. Voted : To locate two additional street. ights on Dilla street, one at or near the property of Dr. E. J. Dixon, the other at or near the Louisa Lake ice houses, and raise and appropriate the sum of fifty-six dollars ($56.00) for the same.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 13. Voted : To appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for the purpose of building a sidewalk on Dilla street, from the corner of Dilla and Purchase streets to the Webb quarry, said money to be taken out of the gen- eral appropriation for sidewalks.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 14. Voted : To proceed with a ballot and the use of the voting list in determining the question of the pur . chase of the property rights and privileges of the Milford Electric Light & Power company, under the provisions of Chapter 34 of the Revised Laws and Acts in amendment thereto.
James H. Reynolds, John B. Henderson and Thomas J
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Nugent were appointed a committee to receive, sort and count the ballots.
Result of the ballot. Yes 164, No 40, on the following question :
"Shall the town purchase the property, rights and privi- leges of the Milford Electric Light & Power company under the provisions of Chapter 34, Revised Laws and Acts in amendment thereto?"
Voted : That a committee of seven be appointed by the moderator to investigate the matter of purchase, and raise and. appropriate the sum of $500.00 for such investigation.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 15. Voted : To instruct the selectmen to ap- point an inspector of wires in accordance with the Revised Laws, Chapter 122, Section 18. Yes, 88. No, 3.
Voted : That the salary of the inspector be determined by the selectmen.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 16. Voted: To raise and appropriate the sum of three hundred dollars ($200.00) for play-ground supervi- sion, to be expended under the direction of the selectmen.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 17. To accept and allow the report of the select- men on the laying out of Park Terrace, so-called.
Voted : To raise and appropriate the sum of two hon- dred dollars ($200.00) to construct a sidewalk on said terrace.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 18. Voted : To raise and appropriate the sunt of five hundred dollars ($: 00.00) for the purpose of making West Walnut street extension passable.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 19. 'Voted: To appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars for the purpose of constructing a sidewalk ou Purchase street, from where the walk now ends on said street
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to Dilla street, said money to be taken out of the regular appropriation for sidewalks.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 20. Voted: To appropriate the sum of five hun- dred dollars ($500.00) for the purpose of constructing a side- walk on Genoa avenue, said money to be taken out of the reg- ul ir appropriation for sidewalks.
Voted : To pass over the remainder of the article.
Article 21. Voted : To pass over the article.
Voted : To take up Article 4.
Voted : To raise and appropriate the sum of five hun- dred dollars ($500) for care of trees.
The moderator appointed the following committee as per vote under Article 14: Michael S. McMahon, Lewis Hayden, Chester F. Williams, John E. Higgiston, William R. Burke, P. Eugene Casey, Michael F. Green.
Voted : To dissolve the warrant.
A true record. Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN,
Town Clerk.
A true copy of the record. Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk.
JURY LIST, 1915.
Prepared by the Selectmen under the provisions of Chap- ter 34º, Acts of 1907.
NAME. RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
Adams, James L.,
4 Burns Court,
Painter.
Aldrich, Basil E.,
12 Grant,
Straw Worker.
Aldrich, Lewis F.,
48 Claflin,
Clerk.
Anderson, George,
23 Emmons,
Granite Cutter.
Ball, Fred L.,
12 Orchard,
Shoe Cutter.
Bailey, Henry J.,
90 School,
Painter.
Barrett, John F,
189 Main,
Clerk.
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NAME.
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
Barry, William H.,
10 Carroll,
Clerk.
Barry, John F.,
10 Carroll,
Moulder. Painter.
Baxter, Patrick,
13 Taylor,
Baxter, James F.,
84 West,
Machinist.
Birch, George F.,
27 West,
Meat and Pro- vision Dealer.
Birch, Byron,
27 West,
Clerk.
Birmingham, Thomas,
86 West,
Machinist.
Blake, Nathaniel F.,
10 Mechanic,
Book-keeker.
Boyd, Archibald,
29 So. Bow,
Shoe Cutter.
Bradley, John F.,
40 Jefferson,
Stable Keeper.
Brannigan, Benjamin F., 23 Fruit,
Machinist.
Brown, Charles S.,
53 So. Main,
Clerk.
Brown, John J.,
85 School,
Granite Cutter.
Brown, William P.,
39 Winter,
Conductor StRy
Buck, George C.,
39 Prospect,
Retired.
Burke, William R.,
34 Chestnut,
Dry Goods Deal- er.
Burke, Patrick J., 137 West,
Clerk.
Burke, Patrick H.,
25 Pleasant,
Shoe Worker.
Burnett, John P.,
15 Vine,
Blacksmith.
Burns, Thomas M.,
10 Orrin,
Burns, James H.,
297 Main,
Meat and Pro- vision Dealer.
Cahill, Charles F.,
12 Pleasant, 4 Fells Ave.,
Shoe Worker.
Caldicott, George W., Jr., 31 Pond,
Shoe Worker.
Canton, Edward T.,
38 Congress,
Shoe Dealer.
Carey, Patrick F.,
14 Goodrich Court,
Shoe Worker.
Carey, William H.,
11 Thayer,
Clerk.
Carr, Patrick H., 47 Central,
Barber.
Casey, Martin W.,
79 North Bow,
Stable Keeper.
Casey, P. Eugene,
30 Purchase,
Salesman.
Clancey, Raymond A.,
41 High,
Clerk.
Clancey, James J.,
41 High,
Machinist.
Clancey, Benjamin T.,
145 West,
Soap Manf.
Clerk.
Clerk.
Cahill, James J.,
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NAME. Clancey, Benjamin J.,
RESIDENCE. 145 West,
OCCUPATION. Dry Goods Deal-
er.
Clancy, William F.,
7 East Main,
Clark, Clifton H.,
61 Purchase,
Clarridge, Arthur P.,
280 Purchase,
Carron, Thomas J.,
63 So. Bow,
Cloonan, Patrick P.,
94 Spruce,
Connaughton, William H., 8 Prentice Ave.,
Connors, John J., 52 North Bow,
Connors, Thomas F.,
91 West,
Coye, Edward F.,
43 Pearl,
Straw Worker.
Coye, James J ,
123 Main,
Clerk.
Coyne, Thomas H., 38 Thayer,
Croughwell, Owen F., 3 Walnut,
Foreman, Mill.
Cunniff, John H., 14 Spring,
Real Estate Agt.
Cunningham, John H., 59 So. Main,
Clerk.
Cunningham, William E., 59 So. Main,
Cushman, Charles L,
154 Congress,
Wood Worker.
Curtin, William H.,
25 Leonard,
Clerk.
Curtin, George D.,
25 Leonard,
Clerk.
Cutter, John H.,
25 Fayette,
Picture Framer.
Cutting, Maurice H.,
45 Exchange,
Salesman.
Dacey, Patrick C. J.,
30 Main,
Quarryman.
Dalton, Edward W.,
7 Leonard,
Cigar Maker.
Davoren, John H.,
290 Main,
Manager. Expressman.
Davoren, Edward C.,
82 Purchase,
Davorer., Charles J.,
18 North Bow,
Clerk.
Davoren, Thomas F.,
26 Jefferson,
Expressman.
Downey, Mortimore,
25 Fayette,
Clerk.
Salesman.
Draper, Frederick W., Dugan, William J., Dwyer, Henry J., Edwards, Charles H.,
171 Main, 29 Fruit, 332 Main,
Barber.
CarriagePainter
24 Pleasant,
Motorman.
Edwards, Mortimore,
41 Sumner,
Egan, John H.,
41 Jefferson,
Egan, William H.,
77 West,
Assessor.
Farmer.
Contractor.
Barber.
Clerk.
Conductor St. Ry
Teamster.
Shoe Worker.
Machinist.
Chef.
Stable Keeper. Insurance Agt. Clerk.
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NAME. Eldredge, Herbert S.,
RESIDENCE.
276 Main,
Finn, Michael H.,
Fisher, Charles C.,
42 North Bow, 7 Thayer,
Fitzsimmons, Fred W.,
45 Jefferson,
Flynn, Dennis P.,
51 School,
Flynn, William H.,
13 Spruce,
Fowler, Fred W.,
129 Spruce,
Franklin, Benjamin,
72 Congress,
Fuller, George H.,
11 State,
Barber.
Fullum, James J ,
55 Grove,
Clerk.
Gaffny, Patrick H.,
46 Pearl,
Gaskill, Samuel, Jr.,
135 Main,
Gardener.
Gibbons, John T.,
293 Main,
Machinist.
Gardella, Anthony S., Gilfoyle, George C.,
46 High,
Clerk
Gillam, Raphael,
40 Grove,
Real Estate Agt
Glennon, Thomas J.,
10 Green,
Shoe Worker.
Glennon, Thomas H.,
103 West,
Straw Worker.
Gould, Charles,
16 Grant,
Shoe Worker.
Hancock, George A. P.,
33 Congress,
Heel Maker.
Hannigan, John H.,
51 Claflin,
R. R. Clerk.
Hannigan, Timothy W.,
35 Forest,
Metal Worker.
Harrington, Edward,
16 Emmons,
Machinist.
Heath, Lucius E.,
28 Jefferson,
Real Estate.
Clothier.
Machinist.
Straw Worker.
Insurance Agt.
Henderson, John B,
51 So. Main,
Teaming. Plumber.
Higgiston, John E.,
Hildreth, Frank A.,
6} Leonard,
Hill, Irving C.,
50 Pearl,
20 Mechanic,
Clerk.
Shoe Worker. Carpenter.
Hilton, John A.,
116 Congress, 189 Main,
4 School, 64 Congress,
Heath, Nathan W.,
Heffernan, William,
Hennessey, Jeremiah J., Hickey, Joseph F.,
34 Bancroft Ave.,
OCCUPATION. Paint and Oil Merchant. Shoe Worker. Conductor St. Ry. Clerk. Shoe Worker. Stable Keeper. Plumber.
Proprietor Lunch Room.
Assessor.
51 School,
Drug Clerk.
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NAME. Hoey, Richard P.,
RESIDENCE. 8 Otis,
141 Congress,
Hogan, Daniel J.,
Holland, Hubert F,
33 Parkhurst,
Holmes, John,
8 Chapin,
Hunt, Harry E,
32 West,
Hussey, Arthur C.,
6 Mechanic,
Hynes, James P.,
1 Purchase,
Hynes, William F.,
Johnson, Pearl S.,
Johnson, Gustave A.,
335 Congress,
102 Main,
Jones, J. Fisher,
East Main,
Kane, Daniel J.,
56 So. Main,
Keene, Samuel H,
Kelley, Thomas J.,
Kempton, Ernest L.,
46 So. Main,
44 Emmons,
Expressman.
Shoe Worker.
Shoe Worker.
Clerk
Conductor St.
Ry. Clothier.
Straw Worker. Clerk.
Motorman. Manager Theatre
Luby, John C, Lynch, Michael G.,
41 Hayward, 33 S .. Main, 98 Main,
16 Purchase,
Real Estate.
Marino, Raphael,
Martin, Alfred F.,
27 Court, 19 Fruit,
OCCUPATION. Meat and Pro- vision Dealer. Box Maker.
Granite Cutter. Straw Worker. Carpenter. Prop. Bowling Alley. Tin Smith. Carpenter.
Shoe Worker.
Painter. Granite Cutter.
Clerk.
Quarryman. Conductor St. Ry. Teamster.
Salesman.
Teamster.
Kimball, Charles H.,
King, A. Irving,
43 Purchase,
7 Oliver Court,
Lang, Dominick J.,
Larkin, Edward J.,
327 Main, 282} Main,
Larkin, George A.,
66 High,
Libbey, Granger H,
Libbey, L. Blaine,
Livingston, Edward J.,
9 Mechanic, 9 Mechanic, Park Terrace, 100 Water,
Machinist. Farmer.
Macuen, Andrew T.,
Manion, Thomas F., Mann, Frank E.,
Clerk.
Tailor.
Supt. Sewer.
Hobart, Edward E,
5 Purchase,
60 Hayward, Park Terrace,
Joy, Irving W,
102 Main, 6 Claflin,
Kirby, David,
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NAME. May, Christopher,
RESIDENCE. 36 Jefferson,
OCCUPATION. Conductor St.
Ry.
Mayhew, Aaron H.,
120 Congress,
Bank Clerk.
McAvoy, William F.,
4 Myrtle,
Engineer.
McKenna, Herbert B.,
47 So. Main,
Bookkeeper.
McLoughlin, John T.,
1 Sumner,
Clerk.
McMahon, Michael S.,
136 East Main,
Engineer.
Mee, Frank J.,
57 Congress, 207 Congress,
Farmer.
Miller, Fred W.,
15 Spring,
Motorman.
Moore, Herbert W.,
161 Congress,
Foreman.
Moore, Mark H.,
139 Spruce,
Shoe Worker.
Morey, Nelson,
390 Purchase,
Farmer.
Morgan, J. Lester,
27 Jefferson,
Druggist.
Mullane, Charles S.,
180 Spruce,
Coal Dealer.
Mulligan, John William, 98 East Main,
Murray, James,
127 So. Main,
Assessor.
Murray, Edward D.,
127 So. Main,
Clerk.
Murphy, James N.,
17 Middleton,
Janitor.
O'Brien, Daniel M,
69 School,
Janitor.
O'Connor, John Andrew,
17 Jefferson,
Straw Worker.
Lineman.
Conductor St. Ry. Machinist.
Pond, Henry A.,
8 Taylor,
12 Mechanic,
Motorman.
Pratt, Louis P.,
Beaver,
Plumber.
Prentice, Charles O.,
86 School,
Retired.
Prentiss, William N.,
Asylum,
Farmer.
Shoe Dealer.
Plumber.
Fish Dealer.
Quirk, Stephen C. J.,
Quirk, Thomas F., Ray, Hugh,
Reed, Herbert E.,
51 Winter,
Foreman.
Merchant.
Reynolds, Mortimore J, 36 Pleasant,
14 So. Union, 98 East Main, 22 Prospect, 83 So. Main,
Carpenter.
Pedler.
Farmer.
Pyne, William H.,
285 Main,
34 Central,
Quinlan, Maurice J., Quinlan, John J.,
24 Granite,
O'Keefe, Arthur H., O'Sullivan, Edward J.,
16 Taylor,
Powers, John L,
Motorman.
Barber.
Metcalf, Alton H,
.
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NAME.
RESIDENCE.
OCCUPATION.
Reynolds, Mortimore W., 97 East Main,
Teamster.
Reynolds, James H.,
97 East Main,
Merchant.
Roche, Frank J.,
159 Congress,
Machinist.
Roche, John E.,
36 West,
Clerk.
Saunders, Charles R.,
28 Franklin,
Clerk.
Schultz, Ernest L.,
23 Spring,
Machinist.
Sennott, George H.,
4 State,
Shoe Worker.
Shurtlieff, John G.,
42 So. Bow,
Straw Worker.
Stanley, George E.,
1 Purchase,
Carpenter.
Stopp, William E,
32 Grant,
Clerk
Sullivan, Dennis H.,
25 Fruit,
Laborer.
Sullivan, John J.,
6 Orchard,
Conductor St.
Ry.
Swift, William H ,
43 High,
Painter.
Swift, Thomas J.,
83 High,
Retired.
Taylor, William,
141 Spruce,
Motorman.
Trevett, William H,
44 So. Main,
Machinist.
Tynan, Michael T.,
15 High,
Shoe Worker.
Underwood, George A.,
45 Exchange,
Manager Store
Ward, Cressy F.,
292 Main,
Motorman.
Ward, Isaac W.,
46 Emmons,
Foreman.
Ward, Edward A.,
67 School,
Screw Maker.
Waters, Thomas F.,
40 Main,
Shoe Worker.
Waterhouse, Charles A.,
10 Mt. Pleasant,
Teamster. Carpenter.
Waters, William C.,
63 Pine,
Webster, Harry A.,
48 Jefferson,
Conductor St. Ry.1
Wade, William M.,
Carpenter.
Webb, Arthur,
Manufacturer.
Wellington, George D.,
119 Purchase,
Retired.
Wheeler, H. Edson,
92 Main,
Jeweler.
Whipple, Frank A.,
20 Church,
Supt. Granite Works.
Whitney, Ernest A,
138 Congress,
Whitney, George S.,
20 Fruit, 14 Church,
Machinist. Contractor. Dry Goods Deal- er.
Whiting, Waldo B.,
283 Main, 46 Grant,
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NAME. Wilkinson, Charles F.,
RESIDENCE.
17 Chestnut,
OCCUPATION. Meat and Pro- vision Dealer.
Wood, Fred E.,
36 Forest,
Clerk.
JAMES H. REYNOLDS, JOHN B. HENDERSON, THOMAS J. NUGENT, Selectmen of Milford.
Milford, Mass., May 26, 1915.
A true copy. Attest:
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk.
WARRANT FOR THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING AUGUST 23, 1915.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester, ss.
To either constable. of the town of Milford, in said County, Greeting :
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are here- by required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said town, qualified by law to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall, in said town, on Monday, the twenty- third day of August, A. D. 1915, punctually at 11.45 o'clock in the forenoon, to act upon the following articles, namely :
(The polls may be closed at 5 o'clock in the afternoon on said day of meeting.)
Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Article 2. To choose a collector of taxes, to fill vacancy caused by the resignation of William P. Foley.
And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant by posting up attested copies thereof at each of the public meet- ing houses and at the post office in said town, also cause at- tested copies to be published in the Milford Daily News and
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Milford Daily Journal, newspapers printed in said town, two Sabbaths at least before the time set for said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the clerk of said town, at the time of meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands at Milford this third day of Au- gust, A. D. 1915.
JAMES H. REYNOLDS, JOHN B. HENDERSON, THOMAS J. NUGENT, Selectmen of Milford.
A true copy. Attest :
JEREMIAH T. MURPHY, Constable of Milford.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester, ss.
Milford, August 23, 1915.
Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified |the inhab- itants of the town of Milford herein described, to meet at the time and place and for the purposes within mentioned, by posting up attested copies of this warrant at each of the pub- lic meeting houses and at the post-office in said town, and I have likewise caused attested copies of this warrant to be published in the Milford Daily News and Milford Daily Jour- nal, newspapers printed in said town, two Sabbaths before the time set for said meeting.
Attest :
JEREMIAH T. MURPHY, Constable of Milford.
A true copy of the warrant and the return thereon.
Attest :
DENNIS J. SULLIVAN, Town Clerk.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, AUGUST 23, 1915.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS.
Worcester, ss.
Milford, August 23, 1915.
At a legal meeting of the inhabitants of the town of Mil- ford, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs, holden this twenty-third day of August, A. D. 1915, at 11.45 o'clock in the forenoon, in Dewey Hall, the said inhabitants pro- ceeded as follows :-
The meeting was called to order by the town cleik, who read the warrant and the officer's return thereon.
Under Article 1; The meeting made choice of John T. McLoughlin as moderator, the voting list being used.
Four ballots were cast, all of which were for John T. McLoughlin.
The moderator was swoin to a faithful performance of his duties by the town clerk.
The polls were opened at 11.50 o'clock A. M.
Voted : To close the polls at & o'clock P. M.
Due notice having been given the polls at 8 o'clock P. M. were declared closed.
Domnick J. Lang and Irwin F Hoffman, who had been appointed by the selectmen to check the voting list at the polls, were sworn to a faithful performance of their duties by the town clerk.
Ernest A. Whitney and John V. McAvoy, ballot clerks, and Frank J. Mee and William G. Pond, deputy ballot clerks, were sworn to a faithful performance of their duties by the town clerk.
The following tellers, appointed by the selectmen, were swoin to a faithful performance of their duties by the town clerk :-
John F. Burke, Austin D. White, William H. Barry, Isaac W. Ward, P. Eugene Casey, Louis Marino, James E. Hogan, Thomas H. Coyne, Irving C. Hill, James J. Coyer
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Ernest A. Hilton, William F. Moloney, William J. Shortell, Hubert F. Holland, Edward F. Coye, Walter A. Vant.
During the voting the ballot box was opened, by the unanimous consent of the moderator and town clerk, four times for the purpose of taking out, sorting and counting the ballots, first at 4 o'clock p. M, when the box registered 700 then at 6 32 o'clock P. M, when it registered 1025, then at 7.45 o'clock r. M., when it registered 1471, and at the close of the polls, 8 o'clock P. M, when it registered 1569.
The ballot box count and the count of the ballot clerks both agreed.
The names of those on the lists of voters which had been checked and audibly counted were found to be 1569.
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