Town Annual Report of the Officers of the Town of Williamsburg 1895-1915, Part 26

Author: Williamsburg (Mass. : Town)
Publication date: 1895
Publisher: Town of Williamsburg
Number of Pages: 1218


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It is no more than ordinary justice to our children that every reasonable attempt should be made to have the rooms in which they are forced to pass the greater portion of their waking hours comfortable and attractive. Bare and unsightly walls, uncomfortable and ill-proportioned


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desks and seats, gloomy surroundings and foul air all have a depressing effect on the children and tend to indifference, dislike of school and carelessness in the use of public prop- erty. While many of our rooms are now well lighted, fairly well ventilated and supplied with modern furniture, yet there is great need of those furnishings which attract and make homelike. We desire to procure many good pictures and other decorative articles, and any contribution by private individuals or the town of such things will be . most gratefully received by both teachers and pupils.


No alterations of the sanitary arrangements of the Wil- liamsburg Centre building have been attempted and, of course, conditions are fully as bad as at any time previous, making the necessity of better accommodations still imper- ative. When the matter of furnishing proper conveniences was considered by the Committee, it became at once evi- dent that so many improvements were needed to make the building suitable for necessary school work that it seemed best to await the decision of the people as to the amount to be expended and, if possible, save expense by having all needed work done at the same time. Moreover, it was ascertained that the sum available was insufficient to con- struct suitable closets, with water and sewer connections.


The suggestion made by your Superintendent for an addition to the building would, if carried out, make it possible to do the work of the High School in it although at a great disadvantage as compared with a new building. The matter of additional space for play grounds is one that is worthy of immediate attention. More and more has it come to be realized that ample grounds for sports and exercise are indispensable adjuncts to our school prem- ises, and the recommendations of the State Board in this matter are of no uncertain character. Since the Congrega- tionalist Society of Haydenville has erected a fence be- tween the property owned by it and the town the school yard has been reduced in size about one-third, and is now barely sufficient to provide standing room for the pupils of the central building. The entire lot back of the Williams-


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burg house should be added to the present play ground and a corresponding amount furnished for the pupils in Haydenville.


The new law relative to medical inspection of the schools was complied with this year and Dr. Hayes and Dr. Mer- ritt made individual examination of all pupils. There is no doubt of the wisdom of this law and, already, its good effects are very evident. Dr. Hayes reports as the result of his general examination ninety-five children who have not been vaccinated according to law, three cases of ade- noids, one of athetosis. Dr. Merritt reports 11 cases of adenoid growths, 152 of defective teeth, 11 of enlarged tonsils, 8 of deflected septum, 12 of nasal obstruction due to abnormal growths, 2 of otitis, 12 of pediculosis, 1 hair- lip, 1 spinal curvature, 1 talipes varies, 1 eczema of the ear, 1 adenitis tubercular, 6 convergent strabismus and 1 opacity of cornea.


It will be evident from the foregoing report that our schools will require increased appropriations for their proper support and accommodation. It is simply a ques- tion of making an outlay sufficient to guarantee the great- est return from that already made and of keeping our schools up to the standard of those in other towns. The state recognizes the conditions prevailing in the small towns and generously comes to their aid. Our citizens have ever shown a generous interest in these matters, and there is no reason for doubting but what they will continue to manifest this spirit.


The man who takes special pains to belittle the schools, oppose the increasing of their efficiency, and condemn all attempts at improvement because of expense is, very fortu- nately for us, a great rarity in this town.


There is no desire to convey the impression that our schools are perfect or have reached any very near approach to perfection. It is simply maintained that the citizens, Committee, teachers and Superintendent are honestly work- ing for their best interests and ever trying to make them better. It would be very helpful if more of our friends would visit the schools and oftener.


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Of course no person, even an educational expert, can visit a school for twenty minutes or an half-hour and form any opinion of its efficiency or the character of its instruc- tion upon which a report could be founded without injus- tice, yet every visit of parent or friend encourages both teacher and pupils, and may be repeated sufficiently often to enable one to form a pretty accurate conception of the general character of the work done.


With a due appreciation of the interest taken in his work, the cordial support of citizens and Committee and the hearty and sympathetic cooperation of the teachers, your Superintendent respectfully submits this report.


E. W. GOODHUE, Superintendent.


STATISTICS FOR SCHOOL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 1, 1907.


SCHOOLS.


Weeks


Pupils Attending.


Boys Enrolled


Girls Enrolled


Average


Average


Attendance


Per cent. of


Attendance


Total Days


Attendance


Tardy Marks


Dismissals


Visits by Adults


State and


Boston Wards


Williamsburg High,


40


40


18


22


35.05


33.51


95.61


6839. 3925.


168


38


16


·


Intermediate, .. . . .


36


27


11


16


23.18


21.92:


94.59


Primary, ..


36


44


25


19


34.65


31.70


91.52


5617.5


89


38


71


2


Searsville, . . .


36


12


8


4


10.73


9.32


$7.98


1869.


89


16


27


. .


North Street,.


36


10


3


6.03


5.02


82.78


898.


30


6


36


.


Nash Street, .


36


19


14


5


16.35


14.87


90.50


2679.


40


21


16


4


Mountain Street, . ..


36


17


6


11


15.45


15.03:


97.30


2656.5


9


8


45


·


Skinnerville,


36


25


15


10


21.31


19.81


93.21


3542.5


97


83


25


40


27


13


14


23.46


22.39


95.56


4322.


229


80


19


. .


36


38


18


20


32.69


29.36


89.73


5304.


244,


133


25


1


Intermediate, ....


36


51


23


25


45.76


42.07: 91.88


7578.5


242


148


23


Third Primary, ..


36


52


32


19


47.72


44.27: 92.78


7957.5


179


39


31


9


Second Primary, ..


36


31


12


18


29.82


28.20


94.56


5082.


254


34


19


11


First Primary, ...


36


48


27


21


40.64


37.25


92.15


6723.5


141


. .


44


18


441


225


211


382.84 354.72


92.15


64814.


1852'


700 434


63


41


56


37


4


53


Haydenville High, .. Grammar,. . .


Membership


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SCHOOL CALENDAR, 1908-1909.


SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE COMMITTEE.


Aug. 31, 1908.


First term begins.


Sept. 7, 1908. Labor Day, holiday.


Nov. 26, 27, 1908.


Thanksgiving recess.


Dec. 18, 1908.


First term ends.


Dec. 28, 1908. Second term of high school begins.


Jan. 4, 1909. Second term of lower schools begins.


Feb. 22, 1909. Washington's Birthday, holiday.


Mar. 12, 1909.


Second term closes.


Mar.


29, 1909. Third term begins.


Apr. 19, 1909. Patriot's Day, holiday.


May


31, 1909.


Celebration of Decoration Day, holi- day. Third term of lower schools closes.


June ɔ̃, 1909.


June 26,


1909.


Third term of high school closes.


DAYS TO BE OBSERVED WITH APPROPRIATE EXERCISES.


Feb. 12, 1909. Lincoln's Birthday.


Arbor Day.


May 21,


1909. Patriotic exercises.


NO SCHOOL SIGNALS.


Two blasts once repeated at 8 and 11.30 a. m. from the steam whistles on Bradford's Mill, Williamsburg and Haydenville Brass Shop.


Number of teachers graduated from Normal schools, 4 Number who have attended without graduating, 4


Number of teachers graduated from College, 3 Number who have attended without graduating, 1


Number of teachers graduated from Academies, 1


Number graduated from Business College, 1


Number graduated from High Schools only, 2


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CLOSING EXERCISES OF THE WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL.


Friday, June 28, 1907. Class Motto, "Row, Not Drift."


Chorus, " Damascus Triumphal March, Naaman," Costa. The School.


Prayer, Rev. John Pierpont.


Salutatory and Essay, " The Roman Youth's Boyhood and Education," Harry Anthony Brown. Mae Gertrude Anderson.


Class Prophecy,


Class History and Prophecy on Prophetess,


Maud Esther Damon.


Selection, "The Fairies' Moonlight Dance," Gregh.


The Glee Club.


Essay, "The Jews of America," Chester Viron Dadmun.


Essay, "The True Dignity of Labor," with Valedic- tory, Ethel Marion Cranson.


Presentation of Certificates, Rev. Robert Life. Veazie.


Chorus, " A Day on the Waters," The School.


Benediction, Rev. Robert Life.


CLASS OFFICERS.


President, Harry Anthony Brown. Vice-President, Maude Esther Damon.


Secretary and Treasurer, Chester Viron Dadmun.


MEMBERS OF THE CLASS. CLASSICAL COURSE.


Mae Gertrude Anderson. Maude Esther Damon.


Ethel Marion Cranson. Harry Anthony Brown.


SCIENTIFIC COURSE. Chester Viron Dadmun. Class colors, Purple and Gold. Class flower, White Rose.


Principal of School, Royal P. Richardson. Assistant Principal, Ruth Whitmore.


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REPORT OF MUSIC TEACHER.


MR. E. W. GOODHUE, Superintendent of Schools :


DEAR SIR-In reporting on the work in Music in our public schools for the past year, I find that there has been a very decided improvement in this branch both in the theory of the music and in the song practice.


The children have derived a great deal of benefit and shown very marked interest in their work.


We have taken up in all grades above the third grade the study of musical terms of tempo and expression thereby creating a greater interest in the song work.


Music helps the child in his other studies.


This subject requires concentration. Concentration in music will assist in all studies.


Self control is gained by music.


In music we must have quick thinking, keen observation and perception, and quickness between thinking and doing.


It is much easier to master language in infancy than in maturity. Just so with music. The foundation must be laid in Public Schools.


Even in our first grades in teaching Rote songs we de- velop first the Cultivation of Memory ; second, Power of Imitation ; third, Concentration ; fourth, Development of the Artistic Sense ; fifth, Creation of love for good music ; sixth, Increasing powers for enjoyment of life by memor- izing songs through which emotions may be expressed.


Last year a first and second prize was given to the pupils having the highest record in sight singing and tests. These prizes were awarded to Leo Pelton of the seventh grade and Marjorie Page of the sixth grade, respectively.


On the whole the past year has been very successful. This year we hope to present two Cantatas by the High and Grammar School pupils.


In closing let me strongly urge the parents to visit the schools as this will be a great incentive to the pupils.


I wish to thank the school faculty and pupils for their hearty co-operation. Very truly yours,


GRACE M. LARKIN.


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REPORT OF DRAWING TEACHER.


MR. E. W. GOODHUE,


Superintendent of Schools :


DEAR SIR-The work in Drawing so far this year has been practically the same as last-but with the enthusiasm and co-operation of the teachers much better results have been accomplished.


The aim in our public school drawing should be not only to lead the child to see and appreciate that which is most beautiful in nature, and in the home ; but also to teach the mind to think and train the hands to speak the thoughts by a picture, a design, or in a beautiful bit of color. The teachers all agree that the children have done much better mind work than they did last year.


As was done last year, during this year, work from your schools has been submitted to the " Arts Guild " of Wor- cester, and by that means has had part in the Public Schools Contest in which over 10,000 children take part and a second prize has been awarded to Haydenville schools, while several other drawings have also won prizes. This reward itself speaks for the quality of our work.


In the next few months we are to do work in mechanical drawing and in working drawing which might be a great help, especially to the boys. As the teacher in the three upper grades has so many other subjects to cover in the regular school work it is impossible to give much time to drawing, but great enthusiasm and excellent results are obtained.


In closing this report I wish to thank the teachers for the help and interest they have shown in the work.


Respectfully submitted,


HELENA C. EVANS.


Easthampton, Feb. 1, 1908.


Treasurer's Report.


SCHOOLS.


Balance from previous report,


$591 04


Rec'd from Hyde & Saunders Fund,


44 96


Town Appropriation for Schools,


$4,300 00


Superintendent,


375 00


Text Books and Supplies,


450 00


600 00


Repairs, Tuition,


250 00


Rec'd from Goshen, tuition,


$65 00


Boston, for City Wards,


210 50


State, for State Wards,


617 80


Superintendent's Fund,


375 00


Teachers' Fund,


250 00


Collins School Fund,


714 80


State School Fund,


997 49


Refund of Dog Tax,


175 25


On account of High School Tuition, from State,


75 00


$3,480 84


$10,091 84


EXPENDITURES.


Teaching, Superintendent, Tuition,


$5,508 40 750 00


50 00


$5,975 00


59


Janitors,


$438 17


Fuel,


470 39


Cleaning,


61 05


Transportation,


310 40


Repairs,


439 49


Text Books and Supplies,


566 66


Sundries,


180 20


$8.774 76


Balance,


$1,317 08


$10,091 84


ITEMIZED LIST OF EXPENDITURES.


TEACHERS.


Williamsburg High, R. P. Richardson, $285 00


66 Ruth Whitmore, 211 05


66


Carl H. Breaker, 300 00


66 Edith R. Patch, 22 50


66


66 Florence A. Burt, 202 50


66 Grammar Jennie L. Nichols, 316 00


Primary, Annie E. Tenney, 135 00 66 Elizabeth K. Mullaley, 188 55


Haydenville High, F. H. Dewey, 238 50


66 66 Walter Bonelli, 200 00


66


66


L. R. Howard, 62 50


66 Grammar, Josephine G. Cahill, 360 00


" Intermediate Helen G. Ryan, 342 00 " 1st Primary, Lizzie Purrington, 360 00


" 2d Ethel Curry, 299 00


Skinnerville,


" 3d 66 Elixabeth K. Utley, 324 00 Harriet M. Partridge, 128 00 Katherine V. Riley, 160 00


Mountain Street,


Nash 66


66 66


Jessie B. Woods, 296 00 Elizabeth K. Mullaley, 128 00 Martha Pease, 160 00


Searsville, North Street, 66


Susie Lathrop, 288 00


Elsie Brown, 128 00 Marion C. Bates, 160 00


60


Substitute, Mrs. Clanson, $18 00


Music,


66 Mrs. Jessie E. Munsell, 8 00 Grace M. Larkin, 187 85 - $5,508 40


SUPERINTENDENT.


E. W. Goodhue, salary 1907-1908, $750 00


JANITORS.


Hazel Lynch,


$4 00


E. A. Warner,


4 50


Elsie Brown,


1 50


Edward Loomis,


2 00


G. F. Marks,


238 92


Jessie Woods,


14 00


Nelson Damon,


160 00


Elsie Smart,


4 25


Marion C. Bates,


6 00


Matthew Dolan,


3 00


$438 17


TUITION.


City of Northampton,


$50 00


TRANSPORTATION.


Thomas Culver,


$108 00


Robert Damon,


102 40


Northampton St. Railway,


100 00


$310 40


FUEL.


E."A. Warner,


$11 00


B. Loomis,


24 75


T. I. Breckenridge,


285 92


G. M. Bradford,


22 75


E. H. Baldwin,


79 85


61


N. H. Damon,


$14 60


Geo. Loomis,


3 00


Brooks & Damon,


11 52


M. N. Adams,


12 00


Horatio Bisbee,


5 00


$470 39


TEXT BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.


D. C. Heath & Co.,


$6 88


Educational Pub. Co.,


4 39


J. L. Hammet & Co.,


76 79


American Book Co.,


16 87


Ginn & Co.,


118 75


Milton Bradley Co.,


5 16


Edward E. Babb & Co.,


88 70


Silver Burdett & Co.,


58 59


Oval & Koster,


9 40


E. W. Goodhue,


37 08


Essex Paper Co.,


4 50


Bridgman & Lyman,


1 75


C. E. Brichard & Co.,


20 65


Estabrook Steel Pen Mfg. Co.,


3 50


Kingsbury Box Co.,


4 50


F. Sherwin & Co.,


8 25


Benjamin H. Sanborn,


29 00


M. A. Donahue,


22 50


Morgan Envelope Co.,


5 25


Metcalf & Sheehan,


23 75


Maynard, Merrill & Co.,


20 40


$566 66


CLEANING.


Mrs. Babineau,


$6 00


Mrs, Trueheart,


11 40


Miss Richardson,


3 00


Mrs. John Quima,


27 10


Mrs. Emily Stiles,


1 50


62


Mrs. Dewey, Geo. H. Thresher, N. H. Damon,


$2 25


6 00


3 80


$61 05


REPAIRS.


R. F. Burke,


$3 75


E. J. House,


248 35


Robert Trainor,


11 41


F. W. Warner,


84 25


Chas. Church,


19 91


P. J. Murphy,


19 80


Merrick Lumber Co.,


43 07


J. W. Alvord,


3 50


Thayer Mfg. Co.,


85


G. M. Bradford,


4 60


$439 49


SUNDRIES.


G. F. Marks,


$1 10


James Spear,


9 15


Mrs. F. L. Bisbee,


9 88


G. M. Larkin,


2 62


C. R. Damon,


8 25


Edward Loomis,


1 50


Matthew Dolan,


9 75


Metcalf & Sheehan,


7 28


C. W. Warner,


3 10


E. P. Larkin,


5 00


Mrs. W. G. Bisbee,


5 00


E. E. Shaw,


5 00


F. M. Crittenden,


2 00


Larkin Bros.,


2 15


Bisbee Bros.,


2 79


A. P. Goddard,


5 10


Williamsburg Water Works,


35 00


T. F. Dunphy,


48 96


63


Citizen's Ind. Tel. Co.,


$10 00


P. J. Murphy,


3 05


G. M. Bradford,


1 90


C. S. Damon,


80


A. G. Cone,


82


$180 20


AUDITOR'S STATEMENT,


WILLIAMSBURG, MASS., Feb. 19, 1908.


We, the undersigned, certify that we have this day ex- amined the accounts of the Selectmen, Town Treasurer, Water Commissioners, Sinking Fund Commissioners and School Committee, and find them correct and properly vouched for, to the best of our knowledge and belief.


THOMAS P. LARKIN, } J. WALTER NASH, Auditors.


REPORTS OF WILLIAMSBURG


TOWN OFFICERS For the Year Ending February 1, 1909


1908


-


ANNUAL REPORTS


OF THE


TOWN OFFICERS


OF THE


Town of Williamsburg,


FOR THE


Year Ending February 1, 1909.


1908


NORTHAMPTON, MASS. THE GAZETTE PRINTING COMPANY 1909


Warrant for Annual Town Meeting.


ARTICLE 1 .- To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.


ART. 2 .- To elect three Selectmen, one Town Clerk, one Treasurer, one Elector under the will of the late Oliver Smith, Esq., one Tax Collector, two Constables, two Audi- tors, and one Tree Warden, all for one year. Also one Assessor, one Water Commissioner, one Sinking Fund Commissioner, one Library Trustee, and one School Com- mittee, all for three years. Also to vote on the question : Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town ? Yes or No, all on one ballot.


ART. 3 .- To choose all necessary minor Town Officers for the ensuing year.


ART. 4 .- To raise and appropriate such sums of money as may be necessary to defray the current expenses of the Town.


ART. 5 .- To see if the Town will authorize its Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow during the municipal year beginning February 1, 1909, in anticipation of the taxes of said year such sums of money as may be necessary for the current expenses of the Town, but not exceeding the total tax levy for said year, giving the notes of the Town therefor, payable within one year from the dates thereof. All debts incurred under the authority of this vote shall be paid from the taxes of the present mu- nicipal year.


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ART. 6 .- To hear the report of the Selectmen, Treasurer, School and other committees, and act thereon.


ART. 7 .- To hear the report of the Water Commissioners, and act thereon.


ART. 8 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for Memorial Day and choose a committee to expend the same.


ART. 9 .- To choose a committee to expend the income to the Whiting Street Fund.


ART. 10 .- To fix the amount of the salary of the Tax Collector.


ART. 11 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for maintaining Street Lights.


ART. 12 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for repairing sidewalks.


ART. 13 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to defray the expense of school physicians.


ART. 14 .- Shall an act passed by the general court in the year nineteen hundred and eight, entitled "An Act to pro- vide for the protection of forest or sprout lands from fire " be accepted by this town ?


ART. 15 .- To see if the Town will vote to discontinue a section of the road leading to Goshen, beginning at a point near the residence of C. A. Nichols, leaning along said road past the Searsville Reservoir to a point where it joins the State Highway.


ART. 16 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the building of a gravel or cinder walk on High Street in Haydenville, beginning at the place known as the Thomas Mahar place leading along said Street to the corner near the residence of F. J. Vining.


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ART. 17 .- To see if the Town will vote to discontinue a section of the Bullard Road so called, beginning at a point where it joins the Main Road leading over Village Hill and along said road to a point where the road leading past the Wright Place so called joins said Bullard Road.


ART. 18 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of erecting headstones or other monuments to the memory of persons who served in the military or naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, and for keeping in repair and decorat- ing such monuments and the graves of such persons.


ART. 19 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to pay the salaries of the Water Commis- sioners, from March 1st, 1907 to March 1st, 1909.


ART. 20 .- To see if the Town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used by the Water Commissioners in defending the suit at law of Jehiel Vaughn vs. The Town of Williamsburg.


Town Treasurer's Report.


RECEIPTS.


Balance from last report, $ 2,201 65


Received from Temporary Loans, 12,500 00


from Taxes of 1907, 1,882 81


66 1908,


14,852 90


Income State School Fund, 1,018 80


66 Collins 720 80


66 Whiting Street Fund, 280 00


Refund Dog Tax, 201 30


for schooling of State Wards, 690 91


City of Boston Wards, 273 50


High School Tuition from State, 50 00


Supt. of Schools Fund, 66 375 00


Teachers' 250 00 66


From Water Department, 2,100 00


State Corporation Tax, 497 59


National Bank Tax, 569 20


304 69


Street Railway Corp. Tax, 66 Excise "


428 66


State Aid Reimbursed, 868 00


Rent of Town Hall,


32 00


Emily L. Hill's pension, 126 00


Compensation, Insp. of Animals,


15 00


District Court Fines,


140 06


Town of Hatfield, Pauper Acct., 117 10


66 Worthington, 66 18 00


for Burial of Indigent Soldier, 37 00


Received for sundry Licenses,


$35 00


Benj. Rising, for sidewalk,


14 15


J. R. Mansfield,


9 53


John E. Bennett, 66


9 24


Sale of School Supplies,


4 15


Old Plank,


2 50


Interest on Deposits,


38 33


66 Taxes,


38 90


-$40,702 77


EXPENDITURES.


Total Receipts,


$40,702 77


Paid State Tax,


$ 1,595 00


County "


1,424 11


Temporary Loans,


11,500 00


Orders of School Committee, 11,567 90


66 Selectmen, support of Poor, 1,061 76


66


Highways and


Bridges, 2,345 95


Contingent acc't, 1,973 46


66


66


Street Lights, 1,286 39


Soldiers' Relief, 314 85


66 66


Fire Department, 217 26


66


Sidewalks, 911 85


66


66 School Physician, 101 50


66


66


for Interest, 283 83


Memorial Day Committee, 50 00


Repairs on State Highway, 132 65


for Hydrants and Water Tanks, 800 00


Interest on Water Bonds,


2,000 00


Sinking Fund Commissioners,


1,000 00


Almoners of Whiting Street Fund,


255 00


Haydenville Library,


93 44


State Aid,


800 00


Burial of Indigent Soldier,


37 00


Balance cash on hand, 950 82


-$40,702 77


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TOWN ASSETS.


Balance in Treasury,


$ 950 82


Due on Taxes of 1908, 66 State Aid Account,


2,517 46


800 00


Due for Inspection of Animals,


15 00


Amount of Sinking Fund,


5,293 19


Balance, 42,048 53


-$51,625 00


LIABILITIES.


Due R. F. Burke, salary 1908, $ 125 00


I. F. Baker, legacy,


300 00


H. W. Warner, legacy,


100 00


Wm. F. Warren, gift for care of burial lot, 100 00


H. W. Hill, temporary loan,


1,000 00


Water Bonds, 50,000 00


-$51,625 00


STATEMENT OF WATER DEBT.


Town Water Bonds, $50,000 00


Less amount of Sinking Fund, 5,293 19


Balance, -$44,706 81


INCOME FROM COLLINS SCHOOL FUND.


Dividend on 20 shares Northampton National Bank Stock, $200 00


Dividend on 20 shares Hampshire County National Bank Stock, 90 00


Dividend on 12 shares Mechanics Nat- ional Bank Stock, 72 00


Dividend on 21 shares First National


Bank of Northampton Stock, 126 00


Dividend on 21 shares First National Bank of Greenfield Stock, 168 00


Interest at Haydenville Savings Bank, 64 80


$720 80


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SCHOOL ASSETS.


Balance from 1907,


$1,317 08


Appropriation for Schools, 4,500 00


66


" Superintendent,


375 00


66


" Text-books and Supplies, 450 00


66


" Repairs,


400 00


66


" Tuition,


250 00


" Special repairs at Williamsburg, 1,000 00


Received Income Collins School Fund, 66


720 80


66 Mass. School Fund, 1,018 80


Refund Dog Tax,


201 30


Rec'd from City of Boston, 273 50


66 State for schooling of State Wards, 690 91


66 Sup't of Schools Fund, 375 00


Teachers' Fund,


250 00


66 State for Tuition of High School pupils,


50 00


Sale of school supplies,


4 15


-- -$11,876 54


Paid on orders of School Committee,


11,567 90


Balance,


$308 64


INTEREST ACCOUNT.


Paid Haydenville Savings Bank, $230 83


H. W. Hill, 42 50


Int. on I. F. Baker, legacy,


10 50


Interest on Town Bonds,


$283 83


2,000 00


$2,283 83


66


10


AVAILABLE FOR INTEREST.


Town Appropriation,


$250 00


Interest on Deposits, 66 " Taxes, 38 90


38 33


Assessed for Interest on Bonds, 2,000 00


- - $2,327 23


TEMPORARY LOANS ACCOUNT.


1908.


Feb. 15. Borrowed of H. W. Hill, $1,000 00


June 11. Borrowed of Haydenville Savings Bank, 3,500 00


July 27. Borrowed of Haydenville Savings Bank, 3,500 00


Oct. 1. Borrowed of Haydenville Savings Bank, 3,000 00


Dec. 23. Borrowed of Haydenville


Savings Bank,


1,500 00


-$12,500 00


TEMPORARY LOANS PAID.


1909.


Jan. 15. Haydenville Savings Bank, $1,500 00


Feb. 3. 66 66 7,500 00.


Feb. 15. 66 66 2,500 00


- -$11,500 00


STATEMENT OF DOG LICENSES. .


118 males at $2 00 each,


$236 00


4 females at $5 00 each,


20 00


$256 00


Less fees,


24 40


Paid County Treasurer,


$231 60


11


STATE AID ACCOUNT.


Paid G. H. Ames,


$72 00


Myron Ames,


2 00


Oakley N. Ames,


72 00


William S. Brown,


48 00


Mrs. « " 66


16 00


Egesta S. Black,


48 00


Ann E. Courtright,




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