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Notes,
18500 00
Interest,
1496 14
Printing and Stationery,
305 50
Cemetery,
300 00
Miscellaneous,
687 78
Total amount expended,
$49837 56
Balance unexpended,
$1175 28
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Selectmen's Report.
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL -HOUSES.
The whole school matter being in the hands of the School Committee, we can only give their estimate for the coming year. For schools, $9000 ; for repairs on school-houses, $800.
· SERVICES OF TOWN OFFICERS.
We would recommend the sum of $2500 to be appropriated for the current year. This extra amount is needed on ac- count of the new valuation to be taken this year.
HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES.
The Superintendent of Roads has made a full Report, which will be found elsewhere, giving all the details of this department.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
For the doings of this department we would refer you to the Report of the Board of Engineers.
DECORATION DAY.
We would recommend that the same amount as the past year, $150, be appropriated.
TOWN HOUSE.
The amount needed for this purpose will depend entirely upon the action of the Town upon the Report of the Com- mittee on Addition to the Town House. Th current expenses will require an appropriation of $500.
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STATE AID.
The necessary amount to meet this demand cannot be known until the end of the year ; but we would recommend an appropriation of $1650.
ABATEMENT OF TAXES.
It is necessary for us to provide for errors in the assess- ments ; we would recommend the sum of $300 for this purpose.
DISCOUNT ON TAXES.
If a discount is allowed, it will be necessary to appropriate $1500.
STATE AND COUNTY TAX.
Our State Tax will probably be three times larger than last year, and our County Tax will probably be as large, if not larger, than last year. We would advise for State Tax $3000, for County Tax $3800, the current year.
INTEREST.
It will be necessary to appropriate $2000 for this purpose.
HAY SCALES.
The sum of $50 will, we think, be sufficient for this appro- priation.
PRINTING AND STATIONERY.
We shall have to ask for an increase in this department, to cover the cost of printing the new valuation book this year. The sum of $600 ought to be ample.
LIABILITIES AND ASSETS.
We ask you to examine the Treasurer's Account for all matter in this department.
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TOWN DEBT.
The Town still holds the Memorial Hall Fund of $20000, and Proprietor's Fund of $1600, which may never be called from the treasury.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The appropriation of $700 will be sufficient for this pur- pose, as near as we can judge.
CHARLES S. PARKER, Selectmen SIMEON BARDWELL, of
CHARLES GREENE, Andover.
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Overseers' Account.
Appropriation, March 3d,
$2200 00
RELIEF OUT OF ALMSHOUSE.
Mary Caldwell,
$5 00
Mrs. C. A. Russell,
16 71
Mrs. Ellen Flemming,
18 00
Mary Cunningham, coffin for child, 5 00
Mrs. Nancy McAvena,
13 75
Mrs. Susan Pickersgill,
10.50
Henry Smith and family,
101 50
E. G. Wardwell,
30 75
Mary Collins,
4 88
Mrs. S. Goodwin,
11 00
Mrs. Eliza Goodwin,
3 00
M. A. Dane, child of,
36 00
John Campbell,
7 50
Mrs. Qualey,
3 75
John Conley,
42 75
Timothy McCarty,
14 00
Mrs. Henry Howell,
27 54
Abbie A. Mears,
50 00
Patrick Henry,
2 50
Mrs. Sarah B. Damon,
2 40
Catherine Wolfe,
2 20
Mrs. H. Conley,
44 25
Mrs. Patrick Mouay,
60 90
Mrs. J. Grady,
4 00
Aaron Shattuck,
22 00
Amount carried forward, $539 88
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$2200 00
Appropriation,
Amount brought forward, $539 88
Mrs. E. Dennis,
$5 00
John H. Clark,
1 50
Charles Downs,
20 00
$566 38
PAID ON ACCOUNT OF CITIES AND TOWNS.
Lynn, child of Charles B. Abbott, 52 00
Lynn, C. E. Clemons and family, 48 64 $100 64
PAID CITIES AND TOWNS.
Boston, Flora Anrick, $12 13
Boston, Louisa M. Mason, 55 60
Boston, Louisa Dodge,
16 13
Boston, Hattie E. Carlton,
3 38
Boston, Martha Holt,
3 48
Boston, Mrs. Peter Lesner, 10 00
Boston, James Costello, 6 00
Woburn, Mrs. Daniel Eames, 152 00
Woburn, Maggie O'Hara, 49 35
Lawrence, Mrs. Hattie Murphy, 16 00
Lawrence, Thomas Donovan,
89 60
Lawrence, Jane Lindsey, 114 50
Harvard, Sylvia Abbott,
80 00
Malden, Mrs. Sarah Farnham, 72 00
Cambridge, Louisa Mason,
5 64
Cambridge, William S. Moore,
70 07
Haverhill, William A. Hunt, 40 71
Lowell, Charles Dugan, 73 00
Wakefield, Hannah M. Rollins, 22 00
Salem, Mrs. M. E. Goldsmith, 6 25
Chicopee, Henry P. French, 43 50
$941 34
Amount carried forward,
$1608 36
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Appropriation,
$2200 00
Amount brought forward, $1608 36
LUNATIC HOSPITALS.
Danvers, Jane A. Duncan, $131 97
Danvers, Luke Worthley, 135 69
Danvers, Sarah R. Damon, 107 14
Worcester, Isabella C. Johnson, 157 93
$532 73
COUNTY OF ESSEX.
Alvin Mason,
$5 70
Joseph R. Moore,
13 29
$18 99
Total expenditure,
$2160 08
Balance unexpended,
$39 92
ALMSHOUSE.
Appropriation, March 3d,
$4000 00
Charles O. Cummings, superintendent, $162 50
Walter H. Kimball, physician,
65 00
Omar P. Chase, labor,
45 00
W. M. Coulie, washing,
40 00
John H. Flint, cow and meat,
139 37
John J. Brown, medicine,
31 54
Benj. Brown, boots and shoes,
40 45
T. A. Holt and Co., groceries,
556 67
William Barnett, tin-ware,
2 75
George H. Parker, medicine,
29 03
Smith and Manning, groceries,
431 96
Valpey Brothers, meat,
131 91
A. N. Holt, meat,
35 61
John G. Findley, fish,
93 18
Joel Barnes, groceries,
21 83
W. F. Draper, books,
1 70
Amount carried forward,
$1828 50
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Appropriation,
$4000 00
Amount brought forward,
$1828 50
C. L. Carter, hardware,
11 75
Boston and Maine R.R., freight,
2 98
Wadley, Andrews, and Co., groceries,
112 96
Robert Callahan, repairs on boots,
6 10
A. Fuller, clothing,
15 40
Milton Bonney, seed,
2 00
Charles W. Mann, seed,
7 50
P. B. Robinson, boots,
2 30
Emma M. Hopkins, labor,
16 00
Frank Williams, labor,
29 63
Greene and Woodlin, groceries,
8 20
Charles Swanton, labor,
155 00
James Rice, bull,
20 00
Horace Sheldon,
1 00
Libby and Rockliff, oxen,
157 50
A. W. Stearns and Co., straw-matting,
16 80
John G. Greive and Co., labor,
3 98
David Jameson, labor,
1 25
Henry Pasho, eggs,
1 00
George F. Baker, seed,
1 40
John Daley, supplies,
1 50
Timothy C. Sullivan, seed,
70
N. E. Clothing Co., clothing,
6 00
Simpson, Oswald, and Co .. dry goods,
163 08
J. C. Shackleton, dry goods,
2 35
Charles R. Mason, seed,
3 68
G. H. Smith, hats,
2 00
Henry Barton, Paris green,
5 10
Carrie B. Allen, labor,
112 00
Thomas Cornelie, clothing,
18 00
Byron Truell and Co., dry goods,
36 71
Abbott and Jenkins, supplies,
51 79
John Cornell, coal,
193 63
Amount carried forward, $2997 79
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Appropriation,
$4000 00
Amount brought forward, $2997 79
Walter B. Allen, superintendent,
310 00
Hardy and Cole, supplies, .
2 50
Charles S. Parker, wagon, etc.,
132 82
Charles G. Hussey, washing,
20 75
Charles Mayer, repairing harness,
4 70
William Barrett, labor,
4 00
E. B. Tyler, boots and shoes,
11 65
John W. Faulkner, iron-work,
37 42
Davis and Taylor, flour,
121 50
Post Office, box-rent,
25
Morehouse and Farr, groceries,
6 50
Adam R. Frame, iron-work, 1 50
M. Furber and Son, steam-pipe,
1 55
Alfred Wardwell, making cider,
1 44
B. F. Holt, ice, 11 00
Joseph A. Smart, insurance,
131 25
J. E. Whiting, repairs on clock,
5 00
E. Pike, supplies,
51 61
P. M. Jefferson, soap,
23 75
John H. Clinton, labor,
10 00
Tompkins and Mann, brushes,
4 25
G. C. Brown, teaming,
1 25
Charles S. Parker, undertaker,
18 00
J. P. Wakefield, meat,
51 89
Anna R. Morse, labor,
36 00
Total expenditure,
$3998 37
Balance unexpended,
$1 63
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REPAIRS ON ALMSHOUSE.
Appropriation, March 3d,
$200 00
George O. Hill,
$52 40
Charles Mayer,
5.50
Abbott and Jenkins,
28 46
C. H. Barnard,
16 02
William Barnett,
41 02
C. L. Carter,
9 68
E. Gile and Son,
6 50
Swampscott Machine Co.,
38 35
$197 93
Balance unexpended,
$2 07
SUMMARY OF OVERSEERS' ORDERS.
Total Appropriation,
$6400 00
Almshouse expenses,
$3998 37
Relief out of Almshouse,
2160 08
Repairs on Almshouse,
197 93
$6356 38
Balance unexpended,
$43 62
REPRESENTATIVE FUND.
In accordance with the wishes of the donor, Edward Taylor, Esq., the interest has been given to Joseph Stickney.
CHARLES S. PARKER, ) Overseers SIMEON BARDWELL, of
CHARLES GREENE, Poor.
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Report of Overseers of the Poor.
Our Report in regard to the affairs of this department will not vary much from last year. The number of persons requiring relief outside the Almshouse has considerably in- creased the past year ; and we are now aiding some forty persons who are not wholly able to care for themselves.
It will be remembered that we asked for $2500 for this department, and the Town voted $2200, which sum has been expended, and we have unpaid bills on hand amounting to about $500. Consequently we shall be obliged to ask for an appropriation of $3000 for the ensuing year, in order to pay those bills and meet the expenses of another year.
The expenses of the Almshouse have been kept within the appropriation, notwithstanding we have been obliged to ex- pend nearly $600 for reinsurance on the farm buildings, buying a new farm wagon, also a large amount of clothing, bedding, etc., which were very much needed.
We have made a change in the Superintendent the past year. Mr. Charles O. Cummings, after having acceptably served the Town in that capacity for a term of seventeen years, resigned. His resignation being accepted, we adver- tised for proposals to fill the vacancy. A number of proposals being received, it was decided to accept that of Mr. Walter B. Allen, at a salary of $400 per year ; and as a Board of Overseers we cannot refrain from saying that we are well satisfied with the admirable manner in which the Superin- tendent and family have conducted the affairs of the farm since they took charge.
We should say that an appropriation of $4000 would be sufficient for the ensuing year.
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We have asked for $400 on repairs, as we think it neces- sary to build a cellar under the shed to keep roots and farm produce, as the cellar under the house is too warm for that purpose since the introduction of steam into the building.
We have had our usual number of tramps, and probably shall, until the Legislature pass more stringent laws regarding them.
ALMSHOUSE,
Whole number of paupers in Almshouse during the year, 45 Whole number of weeks' board, 1984
Whole number of tramps,
1430
Whole number of weeks' board, 204
Whole number of prisoners awaiting trial, 16
Whole number of weeks' board, 3
Total number of weeks' board, 2291
Average weekly expense for each inmate, first deduct- ing the amount sold from the farm from the expense of the Almshouse, is $1 40
REMAINING IN ALMSHOUSE.
Over ninety years old,
1
Between eighty and ninety,
1
Between seventy and eighty,
10
Between sixty and seventy,
5
Between fifty and sixty,
4
Between forty and fifty,
1
Between thirty and forty,
2
Between twenty and thirty,
5
Between ten and twenty,
2
Between one and ten,
4
Under one year,
1
Total,
36
6
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Number at beginning of the year,
Number admitted,
35 10
Number discharged,
4
Died,
5
Aaron Shattuck, March 17, 1879, aged 79 years. Levi Davis, Dec. 16, 1879, aged 82 years.
Valentine Smith, March 2, 1879, aged 10 weeks. Andrew J. Hatch, Sept. 6, 1879, aged 46 years. Henry Smith, July 23, 1879, aged 76 years.
PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THE ALMSHOUSE.
Household furniture,
$1000 00
Clothing,
365 00
Farm stock,
737 00
Farm tools,
1100 00
Farm produce,
710 00
Fuel and lumber,
450 00
Provision,
395 00
Total,
$4757 00
The Overseers would recommend the following amount of money to be appropriated for the ensuing year :
For the Almshouse,
$4000 00
For Relief out of Almshouse,
3000 00
For Repairs of Almshouse,
400 00
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES S. PARKER, ) Overseers SIMEON BARDWELL, of
CHARLES GREENE, Poor.
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Superintendent's Account.
DR.
To cash received for
Milk,
$216 96
Hay,
12 83
Vegetables,
63 69
Calves,
19 85
Custody of prisoners,
7 00
Pigs,
28 00
Service of Bull,
36 00
Apples,
6 75
Junk,
5 00
Old lumber,
1 00
Eggs,
3 25
One Hog,
20 40
Labor with team,
22 40
Gravel and teaming,
30 00
Cows,
92 00
Barrels,
1 80
Bull and Oxen,
230 00
$796 93
CR.
By cash paid Town Treasurer,
$796 93
WALTER B. ALLEN,
SUPERINTENDENT.
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Report of the Chief Engineer
OF THE
Fire Department.
TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
Gentlemen, - In accordance with the Regulations of the Fire Department, I submit the following Annual Report.
The force of the department consists of five Engineers, fourteen members of the Steamer Co., and thirty-five mem- bers of the Shawshin Co. at Ballard Vale.
The apparatus is in good order, and consists of one third- class steamer, single engine, and one hand-engine, each with a hose-carriage connected ; also a four-wheeled horse hose- carriage, carrying 1000 feet of hose.
We have ladders, also hooks and ropes for pulling down buildings at each house. There is 2000 feet of hose for the steamer, and 500 feet of hose for the hand-engine in good order, and 350 feet of hose for hand-engine old and unsafe. There is still a great need for a new house sufficient to accommodate all the apparatus belonging to the steamer.
In accordance with a vote of the Town, there has been a Bell-Tower added to the Shawshin engine-house at Ballard Vale, -
Appropriation, $200 00
Paid as per contract, 215 00
Overdrawn, $15 00
There have been four alarms for fires during the past year, and two fires have occurred for which there was no general
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alarm, but some members of the department rendered valuable service, and their time was allowed by the En- gineers.
May 11, a fire in the woods at Ballard Vale, no alarm given, loss about $25; cause of fire unknown.
June 24th, an alarm was rung at 9.30 P. M. The steamer Co. responded, but their services were not required, the fire being out of the town limits.
July 14th, fire was discovered at 9.45 A. M., in the house of Mrs. Smart, on Salem Street. The steamer was prompt to respond, but owing to a short supply of water they could not prevent a total loss, amounting to $550. Insurance, $550. Cause accidental.
October 18th, fire was discovered at 6 P. M., in the house of Mrs. S. F. Abbott, corner of Main and Phillips Streets. There was no general alarm given ; loss $100; insured. This fire was caused by a lamp on the table, which ignited a curtain at the window.
October 27th, fire was discovered at 6.30 P.M., in the un- occupied house of Charles O'Hara, in West Parish. This was a dwelling partially built ; the steamer Co. responded, but owing to the inflamable material and short supply of water, they did not work the engine. The Shawshin Co. of Ballard Vale came up part way with their engine ; origin of the fire supposed to be incendiary. Fully insured.
November 18th, fire was discovered at Mrs. H. P. Beard's residence on Elm Street, at 2 A. M. The steamer Co. re- sponded quickly, and extinguished the fire. The damage to property was $100 ; but the lives of two children were sacri- ficed, they being smothered before the alarm was given ; cause incendiary.
I would recommend that $1300 be appropriated for the ex- penses of the Fire Department for the ensuing year.
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SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY.
Engine-houses and land
$3100 00
Steam fire-engine and apparatus,
6350 00
Shawshin engine and apparatus,
1350 00
Three reservoirs,
2400 00
Total,
$13200 00
Respectfully submitted,
M. C. ANDREWS,
CHIEF ENGINEER.
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Report of Highway Surveyor.
With the close of the year, February 1880, it becomes proper to submit my Annual Report, which I have the honor to make as follows:
APPROPRIATIONS.
Original appropriation for repairs on highways,
$4500 00
Bridges,
250 00
Sidewalks,
250 00
Snow,
600 00
To this was subsequently added :
For Abbott, Phillips, and Woburn Streets, River Street, and Maple Avenue, 1000 00
Marland bridge,
250 00
BILLS APPROVED.
Highways,
4532 68
Bridges,
245 21
Sidewalks,
250 00
Marland Bridge,
279 93
River Street,
510 75
Abbot, Phillips, and Woburn Streets,
285 16
Maple Avenue,
198 99
Snow,
847 85
Amount of property on hand,
400 00
Amount overwork last year, and paid out of this
year's appropriation, 600 00
Which left me for repairs on highways,
3900 00
There are now outstanding bills to the amount of
400 00 These should be considered in making the new appropriation for the coming year.
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There are about one hundred and forty miles of roads in town ; and if they are not at all seasons perfectly dry, and broken out within an hour after the snow stops falling, it should be considered that there is a limit to expenditure and to the power of men and horses.
All of which I respectfully submit for consideration and approval.
GEORGE F. BAKER, HIGHWAY SURVEYOR.
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Schedule of Town Property.
Town Hall and fixtures,
$16000 00
Land,
2000 00
Weights and measures,
200 00
Safe in Town House,
166 00
Hay Scales,
350 00
Engine-houses and land,
3000 00
Steam fire-engine and apparatus,
6394 75
Shawshin engine and apparatus,
1399 16
School-house property,
85139 00
Town Farm and buildings,
10500 00
Personal property Town Farm,
4600 87
Punchard School Fund,
75205 00
Memorial Hall permanent Fund,
20000 00
Memorial Hall and Land,
44000 00
Memorial Hall, Library and Furniture,
7311 00
Three reservoirs,
2400 00
Spring Grove Cemetery,
5488 00
Receiving Tomb,
1433 24
Total,
$285,587 02
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Treasurer's Account.
Town of Andover in account current with George W. Foster, Treasurer.
CR.
By cash (balance from 1879),
$1344 06
Pauper account,
190 50
Interest on Taxes overdue,
8 92
Town House rents,
630 05
Auctioneers' Licenses,
8 00
C. O. Cummings, Supt. Almshouse,
99 02
W. B. Allen, Supt. Almshouse,
796 93
Andover National Bank, notes discounted,
18500 00
Hay Scale Fees,
67 14
Grass on Town House lot,
3 40
Rent of Town House land,
2 00
Old Iron,
3 13
Use of Derrick,
20 50
Soldiers' Record,
75
County Treasurer, Dog Licenses,
357 68
Spring Grove Cemetery, sale of lots,
108 00
Rent of Stores at Ballard Vale, 100 00
State Treasurer, Corporation Tax,
7192 40
State Treasurer, National Bank Tax,
6418 92
State Treasurer, State Aid refunded,
1788 49
State Treasurer, State School Fund,
237 84
Sale of Grammar School Lot,
900 00
Sale of Grammar School Building,
75 00
Assessors' List of Taxes,
23806 75
E. K. Jenkins, collector, 1878,
2267 30
E. K. Jenkins, Abatement of Taxes, 1878.
165 90
E. K. Jenkins, Interest on Taxes overdue,
66 36
$65158 99
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GEORGE W. FOSTER, TREASURER.
ANDOVER, Feb. 9, 1880.
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DR.
To paid Selectmen's Orders :
Schools,
$8826 38
School-houses,
598 85
Highways,
4648 68
Removing Snow,
847 85
Town House,
1000 00
Town Officers,
1727 55
Street Lamps,
586 24
Hay Scales,
26 40
Fire Department,
968 35
Reservoirs,
95 12
Printing and Stationery,
305 50
Cemetery,
300 00
Interest,
1496 14
Notes discounted, Andover National Bank, 18500 00
Abatement of Taxes,
167 90
Discount on Taxes,
1107 12
Miscellaneous,
687 78
Bridges,
245 21
Sidewalks,
250 00
Bridge at Marland Village,
279 93
Decoration Day,
147 56
Bell-Tower at Ballard Vale,
215 00
State Tax,
1075 00
County Tax,
3510 62
River, Abbott, Phillips Sts., and Maple Ave., 994 90
Additional pay to Soldiers and Sailors, 586 00
State Aid, 1638 40
To paid Overseers of Poor Orders :
Almshouse expenses,
3998 37
Relief out of Almshouss,
2160 08
Repairs on Almshouse,
197 93
To paid State Treasurer National Bank Tax,
1168 75
Treasurer Memorial Hall, Dog Licenses,
357 68
Selectmen and Auditors, 18 00
To Taxes unpaid, Feb. 9th, 1880,
905 97
Cash on hand to balance,
5519 75
$65158 99
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LIABILITIES.
Trustees of Memorial Hall Fund,
$20000 00
Trustees of Proprietor's Fund,
1600 00
$21600 00
ASSETS.
Cash on hand,
$5519 75
Taxes unpaid,
905 97
Due from State Treasurer,
State Aid,
1638 40
Under law of 1879,
293 00
$8357 12
Balance against the Town,
$13242 88
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Punchard Free School.
The Trustees of the Punchard Free School herewith submit their Annual Statement of the condition of the Fund, and of the Receipts and Expenditures thereof for the year ending February 1st, 1880.
Amount of Fund as per last Report,
$75205 00
Invested in Real Estate, Mortgages,
$63050 00
Invested in City Bonds,
6000 00
Invested in Town Bonds,
6000 00
Deposited in Andover Savings Bank,
155 00
$75205 00
RECEIPTS.
Balance of cash on hand, as per last Report,
$ 888 31
Income received since said Report, 5258 50
$6146 81
EXPENDITURES.
Cash paid :
William G. Goldsmith, Principal, salary,
$2000 00
Ada B. Chandler, Assistant, salary, 400 00
Sarah A. Leonard, Assistant, salary,
533 00
Evelyn L. Holbrook, Assistant, salary,
167 00
Moses Foster, Treasurer, salary,
200 00
James R. Murray, Music Teacher,
219 00
Kate A. Findley, Elocution (one term),
20 00
Curtis M. Baldwin, janitor,
250 00
John Chandler, wood and coal,
97 50
W. F. Draper, books, stationery, and printing,
61 70
Geo. W. Stearns, diplomas,
24 00
George H. Parker, chemicals,
17 97
H. B. and W. O. Chamberlain, chemicals,
15 00
William Barnett, account
13 09
R. M. Abbott, account,
8 75
H. H. Hart, account,
6 05
T. A. Holt and Co., account,
7 81
Smith, Manning, and Co., account,
5 04
Amount carried forward, $4045 91
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Amount brought forward, $4045 91
Cash paid :
Geo. S. Merrill, account,
4 90
J. G. Rodemeyer, account, 4 25
Horace Wilson, account, 4 16
Wm. G. Goldsmith, account,
: 16
Edward Carter, account,
1 50
C. L. Carter, account,
70
Johnson's Express, account,
70
Abbott and Jenkins, account,
65
$4064 93
Cash deposited in Andover National Bank to balance,
2081 88
$6146 81
Respectfully submitted,
MALCOLM DOUGLASS,
JAMES H. LAIRD,
NATHAN FRYE,
EDWARD .TAYLOR,
MOSES FOSTER, JOHN ABBOTT, BENJ'N BOYNTON.
ANDOVER, February 2, 1880.
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Report of Cemetery Committee.
The Cemetery Committee herewith submit their Annual Report, together with the receipts and expenditures for the year ending February 7th, 1880.
Samuel Raymond, Esq., who has been the efficient Super- intendent of the Cemetery since the land was purchased, and who has taken a very deep interest in laying out the lots and in all the improvements made thereon, the Com- mittee regret to say, removed from town early in the year. Charles S. Parker was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The annual appropriation for this object was reduced at the last annual town meeting to $300, and the Committee have consequently not been able to accomplish so much in improvements as they would otherwise have done. They have, however, at a very reasonable expense, succeeded in lifting all the stumps from the open grounds, and propose to remove them from the premises at an early opportunity. A ventilator has been put into the tomb, and the roof has been concreted. The wall around the pool near the en- trance to the Cemetery has been rebuilt and made perma- nent, and the avenues and paths about the grounds kept in good condition. Amount received for lots, $108.
The Committee respectfully ask the Town for an appro- priation of $500 for the ensuing year.
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Town of Andover in account with the Cemetery Committee, A. D. 1879.
DR.
Cash paid
Samuel Raymond, balance last year's
account,
$72 62
Regan and Howard, material and . labor, 7 25
John Sullivan, labor,
2 12
John Murphy, labor,
2 12
George W. Chandler, teaming,
3 00
Regan and Howard, stock and labor,
42 87
S. Raymond, services 1878, 50 00
Regan and Howard, labor,
10 20
John Lynch, labor, . 18 45
H. A. Hayward, labor,
55 25
John Pray, horse hire,
10 75
Charles S. Parker, services,
25 37
Town Treasurer,
89 00
Town Treasurer,
19 00
$408 00
CR.
By cash received of
Town Treasurer,
$300 00
Sale of lots,
108 00
$408 00
Received from the Town as per last Report,
$7280 99
Received from the Town this year, $300 00
Less amount paid the Town, 108 00
192 00
Received from sales, lots, wood, etc.,
1769 30
Add Balance due S. Raymond last year,
72 62
$9314 91
57
Cost of land, $3000 00
Cost of improvements, as per last Report, $6014 91
Cost of improvements this year, 300 00
$6314 91
$9314 91
Total cost of improvements,
$6314 91
Deduct total sales of lots, etc.,
$1769 30
$4545 61
Lots sold as per last Report,
70
Lots sold this year,
5
-
75
Interments as per last Report,
101
Interments this year,
9
-
110
Respectfully submitted for the Committee,
GEORGE FOSTER,
CLERK AND TREASURER.
ANDOVER, Feb. 7, 1880. 8
58
Eighth Annual Report
OF THE
Trustees of the Memorial Hall.
The work of our Free Public Library has been going on as uninterruptedly as in any of the preceding years of its history ; and we may reasonably believe that it is silently exerting a most beneficial and wholesome influence in this community. Certainly it is exercising an influence. So many volumes as annually go into circulation from its shelves cannot be read, or even partially read, without leaving their mark. Nor can a cheerful reading-room, com- fortably warmed, lighted, and well furnished, exist in the centre of a town like Andover without introducing into the lives of many light and happiness and the means of improve- ment which would otherwise be wanting.
One of the most important functions of a free library and reading-room is the creation of new wants and the stimu- lating of every healthy appetite of the mind by gratifying it. It is always hoped by those who provide libraries with a supply of reading that requires but little effort on the part of the reader, and in many cases does little more than amuse him, that the habit of reading being once formed by the use of these books, there will be an interest awakened in litera- ture of a more improving character. Probably there are few who enter the doors of our hall who have not in a greater or less degree the desire to do something more than amuse themselves. They would be glad to acquire the means of
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