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little or no original thought. He has not followed out the logic of events. If, however, he reads history, and with the facts which he acquires he is guided, by the teacher, to an original, logical conclusion, he has gained the requisite information and has also received that mental drill which will best develop him.
Reading should be taught by methods which will train the child to think for himself. It is not simply pronouncing words. The pupil should be taught by methods which will give him the power to work out new words and which will develop in him a desire for independent reading and thought. That is he should become self- educating. It involves the hardest kind of thinking.
In Arithmetic, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are not taught as formerly. The pupil is led to discover and develop the various combinations for himself. The method of learning the tables by heart, and then applying them according to some set rule, developed in the pupil but little thought. Telling him that there are two threes in six gives him the fact, but, if he sees six things and discovers that there are two sets of three things in six, he has gained a power of thought that is of inesti- mable advantage to him.
It is so in all the school work. Methods are used which not only impart information and strengthen the memory, but which also train the imagination and produce independent thought and expression.
4. Each study should receive the attention which its relative value demands. That is, each study shall be given such a propor- tion of the time in the daily programme as its value in imparting information and in training the faculties demands.
After due consideration of the matter I feel confident that the following is the relative amount of time that is given to the differ- ent studies in the Primary schools.
25 per cent. or more to arithmetic.
22 per cent or more to reading and spelling.
20 per cent. or more to language or geography.
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12 per cent. or more to writing.
9 per cent. or less to drawing.
6 per cent. or less to music.
The remaining time is given to physiology. general exercises. or to extra work in the other studies. In the first years the time given to reading and writing is much more than in the higher grades. Arithmetic occupies more time as the grades advance. Geography which at first is included in the study of language, be- comes a distinct study in the fourth grade.
In the grammar grades 25 per cent., usually more, of the whole study and recitation time is given to arithmetic.
16 per cent. or more to reading and spelling.
15 per cent. or more to language or grammar.
18 per cent. or more to geography or history.
10 per cent. or more to writing.
8 per cent. to drawing.
5 per cent. to music.
The remaining time is given to physiology, general exercise and literature. Science lessons are given in connection with language work.
In the higher grades history occupies a part of the time pre- viously given to geography. Arithmetic, technical grammar and history occupy a large portion of the time of the last two grades.
It has been my endeavor to place the schools of the towns,. under my supervision, upon the basis herein set forth.
A wise conservative plan is, I believe, the best. Not every idea that is presented can be used to advantage. Many cannot be used at all. New ideas are not always progressive. In no profession or business is there greater need of intelligent action.
I believe that the schools are showing the benefits of systematic instruction by right methods. One evidence of this is the greater capacity which pupils show in grasping the higher studies when they enter the High School.
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Drawing and music have received more attention during the past year, and the good results are apparent, especially in drawing. If we could have special instruction in these branches much better work could be done. I hope we may be able to do this soon. It would add but a small extra expense and would be a great benefit to the children.
SUPERVISION.
I have made 425 visits to schools during the past year, giving to each Town the proportionate percentage agreed upon.
Teachers' meetings have been held the same as last year. At these meetings I have pointed out defects in methods of teaching used by the teachers, and presented new methods together with the principles upon which they are based. Criticisms were made oll the school work and helpful suggestions offered. Attention has also been given to the ventilation and temperature of the school room, to the preservation of school property and to the care of the health of the children, especially during stormy weather. I wish here to give due credit to the efforts the teachers have made to carry out my instructions and in seconding my endeavors to raise the schools to a proper standard. As a proof of their faithfulness and enthusiasm I would recount a number of instances where they have walked two or more miles, or driven from four to six miles in a storm to attend meetings.
On Wednesday, October 14, a general meeting was held in the Unitarian Church, Duxbury.
PROGRAMME.
Mr. George H. Martin, Agent State Board of Education. "Arithmetic for First Four Years."
Mr. L. P. Nash, Supt. Hingham and Cohasset, "Language and Grammar."
Mr. George A. Walton, Agent State Board of Education, "Reading for the Higher Grades."
Mr. George H. Martin, "History."'
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I wish to extend the thanks of the teachers, as well as my own, to the Unitarian Society for the use of the church, to the la- dies of Duxbury for the elegant dinner furnished, and also to those who gave their services in preparing it.
PROMOTIONS.
In making promotions from the Primary to the Grammar schools, and from the Grammar to the High School, as well as from grade to grade, two general factors are considered, namely, the teacher's monthly estimates and the examinations or written tests. It must be borne in mind that pupils who are frequently absent from school cannot hope to present as good a record as they would were they in school all the time. Other causes, such as the pupil's in- dolence, may prevent his promotion. To promote a pupil before he is prepared to take up the work of the next grade, not only does him an injury, but is also a great detriment to the class which he enters. On the other hand, a pupil who prepares himself, by extra effort, for the next grade above his own, will be promoted to that grade whenever it is evident that he is entirely qualified. Such instances will doubtless be rare, since a pupil who does the work of his grade well will usually find his time fully occupied.
ATTENDANCE.
Although there has been quite as much sickness this year as last, the attendance has been much better. I believe that there has not been as full and regular attendance for some years. There have been but very few cases of truancy. This record gives cause for congratulation. Regular attendance is as important to the progress of a school as good discipline or good instruction. It shows, too, that parents and pupils are taking more interest, and that they realize the importance of this factor to the welfare of the schools.
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Our schools have by no means reached perfection. They are progressing, and I am confident that there is much to commend. The teachers are striving faithfully and earnestly to do well, and to fulfil all the requirements made of them. No one is above criticism. Let it be understood that every one connected with the schools is ready to listen to and profit by all criticisms given with sincerity and with helpful intention.
TO THE COMMITTEE OF DUXBURY : -
I would call your attention to the record of attendance for the past year contained in the tabulated report. It will bear compar- ison with that of former years. The cases of non-attendance without excuse have been much less than last year. I am confi- dent that an inspection of the work of the schools will show a de- cided improvement. The introduction of text-books in language has proved a great help. Good work is being done in this study, the effect of which is apparent, and will be more so during the next year.
In accordance with the plan adopted by you, the work in the lower schools has been extended through the seventh year of the course of study. By this means it is possible to offer those, who cannot attend the Academy, better advantages, and at the same time relieve the Academy course of much work that does not properly belong to it, and which should be done in the lower schools. Pupils will enter the Academy not only better prepared, but, what is more important, they will have received a broader mental training which will enable them to grasp more readily and completely the higher studies which they pursue there. Improve- ment in this direction has been quite apparent in the class which entered last Fall. It will be more perceptible as the system under which the schools are now working develops.
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I have received the following communication from the Prseident of the Board of Trustees of Partridge Academy :
PARTRIDGE ACADEMY, DUXBURY, Mass., Feb. 5, 1892.
MR. E. H. WATSON, Superintendent of Schools :
Dear Sir-It has been decided that in future the examinations for the Academy will cover the work through the seventh year of the public school course; and that each candidate shall be re- quired to have a certificate that he is prepared to take the exami- nation.
Yours truly, F. B. KNAPP, President of Tusteess.
I would suggest that the Committee adopt some rule upon which the certificate above mentioned shall be granted to candidates. It is customary to base promotions to High schools on the average of the pupils daily and examination record during his course in the lower schools. I would recommend that a similar plan be adopted by the Committee for granting these certificates.
In this connection I desire to state that each pupil in the lower schools has been placed in the grade which he was best prepared to enter. The fullest opportunity is offered to every one who will, by extra work, prepare himself, to enter the next higher class at any time during the year. In this way many can complete the course and enter the Academy sooner than the prescribed time. This advancement must, however, be equal in all the studies of the course. Such pupils as wish to make this effort will receive the fullest encouragement from teachers and Superintendent.
In closing I wish to thank the Committee for the confidence and support they have given me, and the citizens for the kind and courteous treatment which I have received at their hands during the year.
Respectfully submitted, E. H. WATSON, Superintendent of Schools.
ANNUAL REPORT
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TOWN OFFICERS
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TOWN OF DUXBURY
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YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY FIRST
1893.
Calendar year 1892 0
PLYMOUTH : AVERY & DOTEN, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS. 1893.
REPORT OF SELECTMEN.
In presenting the Annual Report of the Selectmen for the year ending Feb. 1, 1893, we must call your attention to the seeming waste of money in providing a fireproof vault which cannot be utilized by the Town officers, as we have thus far failed (after repeated efforts to have an interview with those having the library building in charge) to make arrangements for a Town office in or near the building.
In regard to the printing of Town records, the matter is nearing completion, the manuscript being now ready for the printer, being very neatly done, although at some cost, - more, perhaps, than would have been the case had the matter been copied from their appropriate books referred to in the Re- port of last year, instead of the original sheets and pamph- lets ; and in this connection an explanation seems called for in regard to the statement there made (page 3, Report of 1892).
At the last Annual Meeting in the remarks of a gentle- man on the subject of printing Town Records (which we, being at a distance, were unable to hear, but which were afterwards reported to us), the statement was made that a large portion of the Records had not been copied ; conse- quently our statement there made false. Now, as the gen- tleman has had abundant opportunity to discover his mistake, we have looked in vain for a withdrawal of that statement ; but as this has not been done, we would respectfully refer those interested to some of the older residents, who will re- member the time that Ichabod Alden, Esq., was employed by the Town to do this very work, which was done by him
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in a very thorough, neat, and workmanlike manner, although at considerable cost to the Town. Also will refer them to the books themselves, which they can readily find at any time at the clerk's office.
Following is a statement in detail of the receipts and ex- penditures of the different departments of Town service the past year :
SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS.
DISTRICT NO. 1.
Paid-
Emily W. Sears, teaching
$332 50
Fuel
42 85
Care of house
16 20
DISTRICT No 2.
Paid -
Henrietta Esson, teaching
$160 00
Emily D. Pelano, teaching
144 00
Fuel
23 25
Care of house
16 20
DISTRICT NO. 3.
Paid -
Lizzie H. Glass, teaching
$175 00
Annie L. Coffee, teaching
157 50
Fuel
19 13
Care of house
16 20
DISTRICT No. 4.
Paid -
Phosie Peterson, teaching
$317 50
Fuel
23 50
Care of house
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21 70
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DISTRICT NO. 5.
Paid -
Annie L. Coffey, teaching
$175 00
Hattie N. Peterson, teaching
126 00
Fuel
. 23 50
Care of house
13 10
DISTRICT NO. 6.
Paid -
Susie S. Boylston, teaching
$285 00
Fuel
17 63
Care of house .
13 10
DISTRICT NO. 7.
Paid -
Charles F. Thomas, teaching
$175 00
Laura B. Underhill, teaching
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68 00
Annie C. Atwood
112 00
Fuel
30 75
Care of house .
.
18 90
DISTRICT NO. 8.
Paid -
Alice Dunn, teaching
$160 00
Annie D. Dunham, teaching
126 00
Fuel
24 75
Care of house .
8 40
DISTRICT NO. 9.
Paid -
Hannah M. Alden, teaching
$285 00
Fuel
20 75
Care of house .
13 10
Partridge Academy, tuition
400 00
Appropriation .
3,000 00
Massachusetts school fund
100 00
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Dividend Dog Fund
$279 60
Overdrawn
181 91
$3,561 51
SCHOOL INCIDENTALS.
Payments -
Henry Barstow, services as School Committee . $46 75
Emma S. Stetson, services as School Committee, 15 37
Herbert E. Walker, expenses for School Com- mittee, 1891-92 . 12 41
J. L. McNaught, express .
22 55
Thompson, Brown, & Co., supplies .
6 17
The American Book Company, supplies
28 62
D. C. Heath & Co., supplies
45 14
Thorp-Adams Manufacturing Company, supplies, 56 96
Effingham Maynard, & Co., supplies
3 90
Ginn & Co., supplies
20 26
George S. Perry, supplies
64 96
Houghton, Mifflin, & Co., supplies
10 20
Allyn & Bacon, supplies .
7 50
Edward C. Babb & Co., supplies
4 25
The Interstate Publishing Company, supplies 14 40
J. L. Hammett, supplies .
27 58
Silver, Burdett, & Co., supplies
20 33
Leach, Shewell, & Sandborn, supplies
5 77
Thomas Groom & Co., supplies 1 20
E. E. Babb, supplies 17 55
D. Lothrop & Co., supplies
3 60
Boston Paper Box Company, supplies
2 25
Ernest J. Brown, cards and printing .
6 25
Thomas H. H. Knights, " Weekly Traveller "
10 73
Mary J. Keen, use of well, 1891-92 .
10 00
Levi H. Cushing, water for District 2, 7 years . 15 00
R. S. Mighill, handbooks of United States 15 00
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E. H. Watson, supplies, telegrams, postage, etc., $16 51
John B. Hollis, team for superintendent . 6 50 ·
Old Colony R.R., freight . .
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1 51
E. W. Sollis, keys . · .
50
Winsor and Peterson, supplies .
I. H. Paine,
38
L. B. Howe, 66
.
10
N. Ford and Sons,
5 73
W. B. Campbell,
26 00
John S. Loring, auctioneers' services
3 00
Mrs. H. P. Thomas, cleaning houses, Districts 1, 2, 3, 7,8 17 50
Mrs. J. Peterson, cleaning house, District 4
3 50
Mrs. A. Belknap, cleaning houses, Districts 5, 6,9 8 00
Perez Loring, cleaning woodhouse, District 2
75
Alpheus Walker, cleaning cistern
·
75
Percy L. Walker, services as book-agent .
3 75
J. P. Farrington, repairing clock, District 3 1 00
$591 00
Appropriation .
500 00
Overdrawn
91 00
$591 00
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
Paid -
E. H. Watson .
$375 00
Unexpended
157 49
$532 49
Appropriation .
225 00
Received from State
307 49
$532 49
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REPAIRS OF SCHOOL-HOUSES.
Payments - W. S. Freeman, supplies, Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, $21 76
Gershom Chandler, labor, District 2 . ·
4 50
Jerome Chandler, labor, District 4 . .
6 25
William B. Campbell, Districts 8, 1 .
11 95
Augustus Phillips, District 4 2 00
Emmons A. Chandler, grading, District 5 .
2 00
James H. Reed, grading, District 5 . 4 00
Charles F. Thomas, labor, District 7
3 00
Winsor and Peterson, nails, District 1
16
Old Colony R.R., freight . .
1 50
. Henry Barstow, labor and expense, Districts 2, 3, 7 12 95
Joseph Boylston, repairing pump, District 6
75
John S. Loring, lumber, Districts 7, 8 25 54
Henry Chandler, labor, Districts 7, 8
17 37
Harvey Soule, labor, District 2
40
George W. Lewis, labor, District 6 .
29 02
A. F. Loring, labor, District 3 .
1 85
Louis M. Bailey, labor, District 2
11 20
Barstow Stove Co., ventilation, District 7 . 159 75
James A. Simmons, labor and stock, District 7 . 21 75
James A. Simmons, labor and stock, District 3 . 8 40
John H. Glover, labor and stock, Districts 1, 2, 8, 14 14
Rufus Hathaway, labor, District 7
9 50
. Henry W. Barstow, labor and stock in all Dis- tricts . 40 92
E. Edgar Chandler, glass and putty .
28
J. Dexter Randall, labor and stock, District 6. . 2 85
$413 79
Appropriation .
250 00
Overdrawn
163 79
$413 79
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REPAIRS OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Payments -
John S. Loring, lumber at almshouse
$7 85
John H. Glover, labor at almshouse . 2 90
$10 45
Unexpended
139 55
Appropriation
$150 00
MEMORIAL DAY.
Paid -
:
Wm. Wadsworth Post, 165, G.A.R. $50 00
Appropriation .
$50 00
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.
PAYMENTS.
E. H. Chandler, auditing accounts, 1891 . $2 00
D. D. Devereux, 66 66 2 00
Edward F. Frost, watching fire
2 00
Avery & Doten, printing reports
97 50
Avery & Doten, printing tally sheets, bill-heads, etc. 22 75
John B. Hollis, team for constable
4 00
Samuel P. Soule, balance Selectman's services, 1891 .. 17 00
Joshua W. Swift, balance Selectman's services, 1891 13 00
Henry H. Lewis, balance Selectman's services, 1891
17 50
Joshua W. Swift, reading proof and distributing reports . 3 50
E. H. Sears, distributing reports and posting warrants 8 00 ·
10
E. H. Sears, Truant Officer and services case
Mark Friedman, District Court
$11 03
William Bates, labor at fire 1 00
Joshua Weston, Inspector at elections, 1890-91, 5 00
Seth C. Sprague, damage to carriage 2 75 .
Horace D. Osgood, blanks and printing
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11 80
D. D. Devereux, servises as Registrar 16 50 ·
E. H. Chandler, 66
18 50
Edward Baker, 66 60
19 50
Samuel P. Soule, Assessor's services, 1892 70 00
Joshua W. Swift, 6.6 6.6
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82 50
Henry H. Lewis, .
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82 50
Samuel P. Soule, Selectman's services, 1892 53 65
Joshua W. Swift,
73 00
Henry H. Lewis, 66 66
79 75
Henry H. Lewis, team for Assessors, 1892
11 00
John S. Loring, oaths to State-aid papers and making deed 7 75
John S. Loring, coal for town hall
3 85
Elisha Peterson, care of 60
17 00
Charles G. Davis, expense fire inquest
10 00
Freeman Manter, Charles Davis case, District Court .
11 20
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Seaver, land damage, Winsor street 45 00
George M. Baker, insurance almshouse
12 00
Treasurer Commonwealth, Corp. tax .
14 82
A. C. Beaman, damage to carriage Gilbert M. Ryder, «
2 00
J. H. Crocker, 66
2 50
George H. Hunt, horse
30 00
S. B. Pratt & Co., blanks 2 75
C. W. Crafts, Constable services
4 50
J. S. Freeman, posting warrants 3 00
C. A. Hodgdon, services, burying ox
1 00
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2 00
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Warren T. Butler, repairs on ballot-box $2 00
Henry Barstow, oath to Truant Officers 50
E. Edgar Chandler, painting street signs 1 50
S. B. Chandler, labor on 66
66 1 90
John H. Glover, labor and stock, B. R. Bridge . 12 85
E. H. Sears, Inspector at election, and police 7 00
George Etheredge, copying records .
110 00
Thomas Chandler, watching fire
30
Ziba Hunt, care of town and soldiers' lots . .
7 00
H. N. Jones, returning births . ·
50
Elisha Peterson, returning deaths 15 75 .
W. S. Freeman, nails, screws, etc. 5 17
George Bradford, Inspector of cattle .
34 40
N. K. Noyes, returning births .
50
Frank Collamore, returning births
50
William J. Alden, Constable service
9 50
George H. Stearns, Town Clerk services
40 33
66 issuing seal certificates
6 20
administering oaths, Town
Officers
2 25
N. Ford & Sons, land damage . 25 00
Levi Cushing, team, Wise case 1 25
2 50
papers, etc. . 2 75
J. W. Swift, services out of town 41 00
postage, express, etc. .
9 80
66 services, Treasurer and Collector 279 15
Abatement of taxes
182 37
$1,715 07
Unexpended
2,874 64
$4,589 71
66 Registrar services
16 00
Henry H. Lewis, services for School Committee, 66 administering oaths, State-aid
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INCIDENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.
Balance corporation tax, 1891 .
$161 83
Corporation tax, 1892
3,058 73
Bank tax, 1892
1,000 08
Auctioneer, pedler, and billiard licenses
24 00
Omitted taxes .
4 60
Interest on taxes
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83 24
Third District Court fines ·
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47 00
Overlayings on taxes
.
210 23
$4,589 71
PAYMENTS FOR STATE AID.
Chapter 301, Acts of 1889.
Marcia Brewster, $48 00
Edward M. Magoun, $72 00
Melzar Brewster, 48 00 Thomas T. McNaught, 48 00
Louis M. Bailey, 24 00 Juliet McNaught, 48 00
Betsey A. Crocker, 48 00
Harriet Paine,
44 00
Sarah A. Church, 22 00
Leander B. Pierce, 48 00
George D. Edmonds, 20 00
Charles A. Rogers, 60 00
Malvina A. Fish, 48 00
George F. Ryder, 72 00
Hiram Foster, 36 00
Sarah B. Ryder, 48 00
Mary D. Foster, 36 00
Oscar H. Soule, 33 00
Caroline I. Foster, 48 00
Sarah A. Soule, 48 00
Caroline H. Freeman, 24 00
Joseph A. Soule, 44 00
Jonathan Glass, 48 00
Frederic P. Sherman, 48 00
Eugene Glass, 28 00 Mary J. Simmons, 22 00
John Glover, 36 00 Mary D. Sampson, 48 00
John E. Josselyn, 48 00
Hamilton Wadsworth, 72 00
Mary J. Keene, 48 00
Almira B. Weston, 48 00
Rodney M. Leach, 47 00
Marcellus Soule, 44 00
Mary Leach, 22 00
Gideon Shurtleff, 36 00
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Josephine R. Lewis, $24 00 Sylvanus Ross, $12 00
Abisha S. Perry, 6 00 Mary E. Goodwin, 4 00
$1,608 00
Due from the State, payments from December 1, 1891, to February 1, 1893, $1,876.00.
PAYMENTS FOR MILITARY AID.
Chapter 279, Acts of 1889.
John W. Alden, $96 00 Jason H. Randall, $140 00
Edward Sampson, 96 00 Francis J. Randall, 48 00
William Woodward, 72 00 Emmons Chandler, 8 00
James Wilson,
96 00
One-half paid by the Town. $556 00
Town appropriation . .
$350 00
One-half of sum expended $278 00
Unexpended
72 00
$350 00
Due from the State, one-half payments, from Dec. 1, 1891, to Feb. 1, 1893, $338.
PAYMENTS FOR SOLDIERS' RELIEF.
Paid -
Thomas Inglis
$132 50
James F. Myrick . ·
56 00
No appropriation.
$188 50
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TREASURER'S REPORT. DR.
J. W. SWIFT, Treasurer,
In account with the TOWN OF DUXBURY.
1892.
Feb. 1. Cash at settlement
$2,395 19
66
66 Uncollected taxes for 1887
3,566 99
66
“ 1890 1,018 10
66 66
66 66 to 1890 307 65
66 Tax deed
5 88
Accrued tax
80
66 2. Rec'd from Town Wareham, for aid to F. A. Pratt
30 00
6. Rec'd from Overseers of Poor, effects Betsey Peterson
30 00
March 1.
Overseers of Poor, effects of Henry Southworth
3 30
" 14.
66 balance of corporation tax, 1891
161 83
April 1.
George B. Cushing, auction license ·
2 00
66 Third District Court, fines . 36 00
" 11.
Mrs. Betsey T. Torrance, farm sales .
2 75
June 3.
Superintendent of Schools, salary reimbursed . ·
307 49
" 6.
66
W. F. Loring, pedler's license 6 00
" 15.
J. S. Loring, auction license,
2 00
J. A. Briggs, bowling license,
2 00
" 27.
E. L. Soule, partial support of Annie E. Soule . 8 90
July
66 Third District Court, fines . 10 00
July
Winslow Cushing, billiard license 2 00
2.
15
Aug. 5. Rec'd from Hiram .Foster, auction
license $2 00
“ 15.
J. A. Soule, farm sales 10 00
Sept. 2.
A. F. Kelly, pedler's license,
6 00
" 29.
E. A. Soule, partial support Annie E. Soule 9 75
Nov. 15.
J. A. Soule, farm sales
40 00
Dec. 12.
Corporation tax
3,058 73
National Bank tax
1,000 08
State aid reimbursed, Chap. 301
1,619 00
Military aid reimbursed,
Chap. 279
346 00
66 Temporary support State paupers .
4 00
" 16.
Theodore A. Stegmaier, bil-
liard license . 2 00
“ 31.
66 E. A. Soule, partial support Annie E. Soule 9 75
1893.
Jan. 3.
66 Third District Court fine, A. E. Prior 1 00
" 6.
County Treasurer, bounty on seals reimbursed
408 00
" 26.
66 County Treasurer, dog divi- dend 279 60
" 26. 66 Income Mass. School Fund, Interest on taxes
100 00
83 24
Foot of tax bills for 1892 18,783 09 Omitted tax 4 60
Received of B. W. Gilbert, executor, be- quest of Henry W. Hathaway for Duxbury Free Library . 3,000 00 of B. W. Gilbert, one year interest on same 120 00
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Received Temporary loan $6,000 00
B. W. Gilbert, executor, 18 months' interest on the bequest of H. W. Hathaway, cemetery fund of $1,000 60 00
$42,842 72
J. W. SWIFT, Treasurer,
In account with the TOWN OF DUXBURY.
CR.
1892. Paid -
Selectmen's orders for highways
$3,608 92
66
" incidentals .
715 07
66 66 " schools
3,561 51
school incidentals
605 85
66
66 " snow .
534 35
66
" repairs school-houses 413 79
Overseers of Poor, orders .
2,819 89
Temporary loan and interest .
6,126 11
Railroad note and interest
3,855 00
Geo. A. Marden, State tax
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