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ACTIVITIES
There have been several very interesting exhibits in the library during the year. Under the auspices of the Art Department of the Cabot Club an exhibit of hooked rugs was held in the early Spring. Books on rugs were displayed in connection with the exhibit and the librarian gave a brief talk on these various books.
During Book Week the library was made gay with posters, exhibits of books and autumn decorations. Special dis- plays were made of books on hobbies and new books for young people.
Especial attention was paid to Home Beautiful Week because the librarian was appointed a member of the State Library Committee of Five to plan ways in which libraries could observe Home Beautiful Week.
The Middleborough Garden Club constructed a miniature house and garden, with a terrace, garden furniture, evergreen planting and gardens, with a tiny picket fence enclosing it all. This attracted a great deal of attention and was so successful that requests were received to exhibit it in other towns.
In connection with this exhibit books were displayed on gardening, home decoration and on making the home beauti- ful within and without.
Each week a group of new books is displayed on the catalog case near the entrance of the library with a notice that these are new books about to be placed in circulation and an invitation to leave one's name on the reserve list, if desired. During the week these books are on display, a review of them is given in the Middleborough Gazette under a column headed "What's New at the Public Library." Thus, after reading about these books in the paper, one may come to the library and see the actual books on display.
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THE STAFF
The library staff remains the same,-the librarian, two full time assistants, one part time worker and a substitute.
The librarian addressed numerous organizations on the subject of new books during the year. She is serving as representative of libraries of the state on the Education Committee of the State Federation of Women's Clubs.
Together with members of the staff she has attended library conferences in Concord, Rockland, Braintree, Brock- ton and Boston.
During the summer we had the pleasure of having on the staff a senior student from Simmons College who was doing her required library practice work. She was a local girl, Miss Thalia Forsberg. So efficient did she prove, espec- ially in mending books that she was engaged for an extra week during which she mended and put back into circulation about 400 books.
After having served the library long and faithfully as janitor for over twenty years, Mr. Samuel Hathaway con- cluded his services with the library January 31st. To fill this vacancy Mr. Albert Westgate was appointed by the Trustees.
IN APPRECIATION
We extend sincere thanks to the many friends who have remembered the library so generously with books, flowers and magazines. We have received as gifts during the year 58 books, numerous magazines and many beautiful flowers which are enjoyed alike by the staff and patrons of the lib- rary. Again we thank the Middleborough Gazette for so generously giving space to library matters.
I wish to express my personal appreciation for the help- fulness of the staff and to the Trustees for their continued confidence and their ever ready interest and support in solving library problems.
Respectfully submitted,
MERTIE E. WITBECK, Librarian.
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STATISTICS
Circulation of books
Central library
Fiction
55,895
Philosophy
569
Religion
319
Sociology
951
Languages
83
Sciences
625
Useful arts
1,448
Fine arts
1,670
Literature
2,586
History
1,245
Travel
1,909
Biography
1,159
Magazines
5,418
Foreign books
95
Rental books
2,214
76,986
Juvenile circulation
Fiction
11,303
Non-fiction
7,705
19,008
Branch and Deposits
East Middleboro
230
Bates School
464
Purchade School
284
South Middleboro School
913
Thompsonville School
185
Waterville School
298
West Side School
235
High School
78
2,687
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Total circulation for 1934 Circulation for 1933
98,681
95,138
Increase in circulation for 1934
3,543
Number of volumes owned by library Jan. 1, 1934
33,457
66 66
added by purchase 978
66
66 66
" gift 58
66
66 66
" binding magazines 23
66
66 transferred from Rental Col-
lection 71
Total number of volumes added during 1934
1,130
34,587
Number of volumes lost and discarded during 1934
336
Number of volumes owned by library December 31, 1934
34,251
Number of magazines subscribed
104
Number of newspapers
11
Number of borrowers January 1, 1934
4,585
New cards issued during 1934
Adults 255
Juvenile
136
391
Number of borrowers December 31, 1934 4,976
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES UNDER THE WILL OF THOMAS S. PEIRCE
Middleboro, Mass. January 1, 1935.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town of Middleborough, Mass.
Gentlemen :-
We respectfully submit herewith the regular annual report of the Trustees under the will of Thomas S. Peirce for the period ending December 31, 1934.
This report itemizes the value of the various assets of the two funds under our care, with statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the past year.
We are pleased that the amount of the accumulated balances enabled us to cooperate so fully in the purchase of material, supplies, etc. that were used in connection with the various C. W. A. and E. R. A. projects, thereby assisting in relieving the burden on the Town Departments.
Fund held in trust for the Use and Benefit of the Town of Middleborough.
Stocks,-Inventory value
$159,505.00
Bonds
25,878.75
Mortgages and Notes
165,390.02
Real Estate
143,644.00
Real Estate under foreclosure
28,803.68
Furnishings & Fixtures at the
Nemasket House
42.50
Cabinet at Public Library
100.00
Office Equipment
165.50
Savings Bank-Worcester
1,000.00
Cash
2,019.04
$526,548.49
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INCOME ACCOUNT
Receipts
Rentals
$6,277.05
Dividends
6,746.98
Interest
9,939.65
Sundries
756.98
$23,720.66
DISBURSEMENTS
Salaries, Trustees & Clerk
$2,739.84
Janitor
1,200.00
Insurance
1,720.51
Repairs, labor and material
2,070.20
Fuel
861.00
Light
80.75
Water
290.52
Sundries
188.41
$9,151.23
Net Income for the year of 1934
$14,569.43
Balance on hand January 1, 1934
19,027.50
PAID FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TOWN
Bates School, Manual Training
$589.66
High School, Commercial Dept.
419.50
Truck purchased, Highway Dept.
300.00
Public Playground Development
19,026.07
Repairs to Band Stand
219.51
Peirce Street Water Extension
8,321.59
Wareham Street Water Extension
2,555.35
Welfare Department Rentals
300.00
$31,731.68
Balance on hand, January 1, 1935
$1,865.25
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FUND HELD IN TRUST FOR MIDDLE- BOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bonds,-Inventory value
$36,755.00
Collateral Note
2,000.00
Savings Bank Deposits
9,360.85
$48,115.85
Total Income for the year
Interest on Bonds, Note and Bank Deposits
$1,989.07 .$1,989.07
Total Payments to the Treasurer
of Public Library $1,989.03
Federal Tax on checks
. 04
$1,989.07
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR D. BENSON FREDERICK S. WESTON FLETCHER CLARK, JR.
Trustees under the will of Thomas S. Peirce.
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MIDDLEBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT OF THE CHIEF
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I have the honor to present herewith, for your con- sideration, the fourteenth annual report of the Chief of the Middleboro Fire Department, for the year ending December 31, 1934, in accordance with Section 16 of Chapter 592, Acts of 1920.
APPARATUS
The apparatus of the Department consists of the following :---
1 Maxim 1000 gallon Pumping Engine, purchased April 23, 1928.
1 Maxim 500 gallon Pumping Engine, purchased June 28, 1920.
1 Maxim City Service Ladder Truck, purchased October 11, 1915.
1 Maxim 500 gallon triple combination pumping engine, with centrifugal pump, purchased March 29, 1934.
1 Maxim 500 gallon triple combination Pumping engine, with 200 gallon water tank, purchased March 29, 1934.
All are well supplied with ladders, 3 gallon extinguishers, and most necessary appliances for extinguishing of fires.
The combined equipment on all pieces are as follows :----- 488 feet of ladders
14 3-gallon extinguishers-Soda-acid 6 3-gallon extinguishers-Foamite
4700 feet of 21/2 inch hose
800 feet of 11/2 inch hose
1150 feet of 34 inch hose
12 21/2 inch nozzles
4 11/2 inch nozzles
7 14 inch nozzles
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ORGANIZATION
The Personnel of the Department at the close of the year is as follows:
One Call Chief.
One Call Deputy Chief.
One Permanent Captain.
Four Call Captains.
Nine Permanent Drivers.
Thirty-seven Call Men and five substitute members.
A total of 58 members.
OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT ALARMS
Squad out
Month
Box
Squad
Still Warden of Town
Total
Jan.
1
6
14
.
3
24
Feb.
1
7
14
22
March
1
9
7
1
18
April
. 5
5
7
4
21
May
2
2
8
2
14
June
2
4
1
1
8
July
1
3
4
9
2
19
Aug.
1
6
6
13
Sept.
2
1
3
Oct.
1
1
8
10
Nov.
5
6
1
12
Dec.
1
4
11
1
1
18
Totals
14
44
91
26
7
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MILEAGE
Squad out
Month
Box
Squad Still Warden of Town
Total
Jan.
14.2
55.4
24.6
16.9
111.1
Feb.
1.5
35.7
12.7
49.9
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March
8.5
84.8
8.1
101.4
April
16.6
43.4
10.6
70.6
May
14.0
11.2
8.6
33.8
June
0.0
13.8
11.7
25.5
July
1.0
28.7
14.5
7.6
33.1
84.9
Aug.
7.5
0.0
12.4
57.3
77.2
Sept.
0.0
0.0
19.4
11.5
30.9
Oct.
7.0
5.1
9.5
21.6
Nov.
0.0
24.2
6.2
5.8
36.2
Dec.
8.0
33.2
17.9
2.5
4.5
66.1
Total
78.3
335.5
156.2
84.7
54.5
709.2
EQUIPMENT USED
21/2" Hose
3/4" Hose
3 gal. Py- Foam- Pump Lung
Tanks rene ite Cans. motor
Box
4750
1500
3
1
Squad
1850
4950
16
Still
1050
4350
60
4
2
1
1
Warden
600
2
13
Total
7650
11400
81
5
2
14
1
INSPECTIONS
Regular monthly inspections
1806
Special, including L. & B.
242
Fire Hazards found
60
Corrected
44
Oil Storage
301
PERMITS
Garage-Gasoline
6
Fireworks
3
Dynamite
3
Oil Storage
301
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HOSE ON HAND
21/2 inch
6200 feet
11% “
1100
34
1500
The replacing of the old Knox combination and Maxim Hose Wagon with the two new up-to-date triple Combination Pumpers has increased the efficiency of the Department to a greater extent than any additions of recent years. The Centrifugal Pump successfully went through a continuous twelve hour Underwriter's acceptance test on April 5th, and the Rotary Pumper passed a six hour test on May 9th. Al- though, fortunately, there have been no fires demanding the use of these two new pieces of apparatus, it is a source of satisfaction to all concerned to know that the equipment available is as good as it is possible to possess, and will care for any fire short of a conflagration.
I wish at this time to call attention to the epidemic of false alarms, and to ask the co-operation of all citizens in an attempt to remedy the situation. Previous to 1930 a false alarm was a rare occurence. This last year there were five, which was nearly 36% of the total box alarms. Middleboro is not an exception in this, because in one Massachusetts city, during September, the false alarms were 45.5% of total box alarms, and in this same city the false alarms in- creased in ten years from 287 to 1573. Approximately the same conditions prevail all over the country. It is hard to conceive the action of a normal person's mind which would prompt him to resort to an act which might result in deaths and accidents, and also needlessly deprive other parts of the town of the fire protection, for the time being, to which they are entitled, not to mention the many other things which would result from such an act of lawlessness on the part of those who are old enough to know right from wrong, but who lack the sense of responsibility which they owe to the lives, homes, and property of this community.
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It is for this reason I appeal to the press, the church, and the schools in an attempt to avert a tragedy that might result from the ringing of a false alarm.
The inspection of oil storage for oil burners, (1036 in 1933 and 301 in 1934) and the granting of permits for these, is a duty imposed by law which not only increases the work of the department but also is an added expense which is borne by the town. This is worth the cost, however, be- cause of the additional safety that comes from the com- pulsory compliance with safety rules and regulations made by the Department of Public Safety.
I wish to commend the permanent men for their show of interest in their work and in the Department, by their volun- tary attendance and offer of service at all the box alarms during their time off.
The town has lost a good citizen and public servant, and the Middleboro Fire Department a loyal member and efficient and faithful officer, in the death of Deputy Chief Albert R. Owens, who passed away on April 3, 1934.
He joined the Department as hoseman on Hose Co. 6, in 1909. In 1912, when the first motor driven piece was put in service, he was appointed 2nd lieutenant, and on Dec. 21, 1914 was appointed a Deputy Call Chief. In 1929 he was appointed a permanent member and Deputy Chief, which position he held at the time of his death.
He had the respect of the entire community as a citizen, and not only the respect of the officers and members of the Department as a commanding officer, but also the affection of all who worked with him because of his broad minded ways, his genial companionship, and his generosity and consideration for all mankind.
His passing was a distinct loss to the community, the Department, and to all who knew and loved him.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
That 1000 feet of 21/2 inch hose be purchased.
That two or more of the old obsolete fire alarm boxes be replaced with new ones.
That all schools be connected by inside stations where street boxes of suitable type for this service are now installed.
That where no such box is now available that a box of suitable type be installed and school connected.
That inasmuch as the batteries require renewing this year, I recommend that a new and more modern system be installed.
Respectfully, submitted,
GEORGE A. PHILBROOK,
Chief, Middleboro Fire Dept.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF WELFARE AND OF OLD AGE ASSISTANCE
The expenses of the Welfare Department are materially less than in 1933. The number of unemployed is greater and without outside relief the welfare burden would be enormous.
The payrolls thru the Middleboro office of the C.W.A. and E.R.A. during 1934 were $96,432.31. In addition many men worked on C.W.A. State and County projects last spring, others were in the C.C.C. camps and with the relief work furnished by the town and the Peirce Trustees the total relief payrolls to unemployed in this town must have been approximately $150,000.00.
Without this aid the welfare expense would probably have been increased by at least half of the above amount, and it is hard to see how the town could have provided the relief necessary. The E.R.A. pays for labor only. Materials and equipment must be furnished by the town. When voting for appropriations it is well to remember that money for relief work, or materials for E.R.A. work provides relief that must otherwise come from the welfare.
At the present time there are 232 men and women work- ing on the E.R.A., 184 of whom have had welfare or soldiers relief aid within a year of the time they began work. Total applications for work number 554. With this large number of applications it is impossible to give work to small families. They must depend on the welfare. We also have to supple- ment the earnings of those on the E.R.A. who have extra large families. This aid applies to fuel especially.
Last January and February, the Federal coal was a great help and we distributed 450 tons. This winter we have to pay the full price and our fuel bill will be much heavier.
The December collection of clothing etc. conducted by the Boy Scouts and by the Legion was omitted this year. The articles collected have been of great help to many people,
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and we hope some organization will again give us this as- sistance. If any person having clothing, furniture or bed- ding will call 54 and give the address we will collect what you have and distribute where needed.
During the year we have had 7500 articles of new cloth- ing from the ER.A. These articles with others contribute d by the people of the town have been distributed under the supervision of Mrs. Gaudette and her assistants.
We have also received from the E.R.A., flour, butter, cheese, lard, pork, beans, rice, potatoes, cabbage, veal, roast beef, and stew meat. Distribution of these articles has increased our work as we have to take a receipt for each article given out. At the present time we have only potatoes and stew meat to give.
Our work is also increased because the Federal E.R.A. requires reports and tabulations each month, and also an investigation by the Welfare Board of every person put to work. This necessitates much time and many additional trips for our visitor.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant still keep the Infirmary in first class shape and give excellent care to those under their supervision. Necessary repairs were made on the buildings during the year. The usual Christmas entertainment was given and all inmates received suitable presents from the Maria L. H. Pierce Fund. Once more we request you to make a visit to the Infirmary once or twice a year. The inmates will appreciate a visit, and you will see that our Home is all that it should be.
The Old Age Assistance is about the same as last year. We have had 29 new cases and closed 28 cases. We expect a slight increase during the coming year, but our average should not be over 105 cases.
The comparative financial statement and statistics follow. Under Outside Aid you will note that the chief decrease is in groceries and provisions. The reason is that not only the Federal supplies have helped greatly but families on the E.R.A. usually provide their own food and if we have to
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help, it comes under one of the other classifications. The reduction in receipts is principally due to the fact that in 1933 the State paid bills for two years, or twice the usual amount. Also the Federal Aid was over $8000. less than in 1933. Bills receivable as shown may seem like a large amount due us. The actual amount billed out and not paid on Jan. 1, 1935 was $6599.96 of which $5292.21 was due from the State and the City of Boston. The balance of accounts receivable are for aid rendered but not billed. Bills to other Cities and Towns will be sent as soon as possi- ble for the three months ending Dec. 31, 1934. Bills to the State can be sent only once a year. Welfare cases as of July 1st. and Old Age cases as of May 1st. That always makes a large balance due us from the State, but we can only follow the rules laid down by the State Department.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM G. BOYNTON LAURA B. WHITTEMORE LELAH M. HATHAWAY Board of Public Welfare Bureau of Old Age Assistance.
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COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF WELFARE DEPARTMENT.
1933
1934
Administration
Salary of Board
$1,385.50
$1,333.31
Salary of Physician
315.00
315.00
Printing and Postage
183.92
119.60
Other expense
71.66
126.05
$1,956.08
$1,893.96
Outside Aid.
Groceries and Provisions 18,093.73
9,704.47
Board and care
4,268.15
4,843. 75
Fuel
3,062.80
2,966.85
*Medical care & medicine 2,565.41
2,115.13
Clothing
1,534.54
1,418.75
Rent
4,992.46
2,993.07
Cash
2,986.00
3,880. 54
Other expenses
613.11
1,262.07
C.W.A. Construction costs
820.71
$38,936.91
** $29,184.63
State Institutions
1,664.02
2,079.42
Other Cities
2,025.04
1,038.33
Other Towns
2,379. 77
1,456.40
$45,005.74
$33,758.78
*This does not include salary of physician or Middleboro cases in St. Luke's Hospital. ** Of this amount $371.71 was spent on ac- count of express or material on account of E.R.A.
Mothers Aid
Middleboro cases
5,545.83
6,036.53 437.70
Other places
1,320.73
6,866.56
6,474.23
Infirmary
Salary Supt. & Matron
1,260.00
1,260.00
Wages Employees
1,601.51
1,727.42
Groceries and Provisions
1,978.97
1,829.49
Dry Goods and Clothing
310.68
164.00
Buildings
151.56
289.42
Special repairs Shingling
1,515.59
Fuel, Light & Water
801.53
873.46
Grain
809.04
867.34
Autos, etc.
1,404.12
792.51
Other farm expense
1,621.84
1,287. 56
9,939.15
10,606.79
Total gross expense for year
$63,767.53
$52,733.76
Less total receipts for year
36,903.14
22,189.37
Net Welfare expense
26,864.39
30,544.39
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Old Age Assistance
Salary of Board
500.00
500.00
Salary of Physician
135.00
135.00
Printing and Postage
137.51
79.48
Other office Expense
62.49
100.78
Aid rendered
20,965.91
25,091.22
21,800.91
25,906.48
Less receipts
7,685.32
10,524.16
Total net for year
14,115.59
15,382.32
Total cost both departments for year. 40,979.98
45,926.71
Receipts
Bills Receivable
1933
1934
Dec. 31, 1933
1934
Infirmary'
1,143.62
1,487.20
Produce
17.34
61.56
4,001.13
4,751.89
Board
1,666.68
906.28
92.31
5.00
All other
5,237.06
6,244.09
Total Infirmary
1,684.02
967.84
From other sources
452.24
Individuals
97.76
247.76
6,502.43
6,298.04
Cities and Towns
3,117.76
3,565.78
11,807.71
4,537.19
State Outside Aid
2,720.10
4,322.26
2,119.23
2,377.84
State Mothers Aid
3,473.34
3,275.64
10,784.47
2,732.21
Federal Aid
36,903.14
22,189.37
Total Welfare
9,408.96
12,379.28
7,685.32
10,524.16
Total Old Age
6,850.59
8,047.53
44,588.46
32,713.53
Total both Departments
16,259.55 20,426.81
STATISTICS.
1933
1934
Families
Persons
Families
Persons
Outside Aid
Middleboro settlement
159
673
122
480
State settlement
41
141
44
178
Other Cities settlement
42
145
42
148
Living elsewhere Middleboro Set. 29
142
23
74
Applications rejected
3
2
Mothers Aid
Town cases
12
66
11
52
Living other cities
2
11
1
6
Old Age Assistance
Cases at end of year
90
91
Living in other places
5
7
Rejected
7
2
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Infirmary
Middleboro settlement Dec. 31
18
20
Boarded by other towns Dec. 31
10
11
Total during year
38
39
Average number of inmates
31 14
27
Cost per inmate per week
$4.53
$6.49
(Increase due to smaller average
number of inmates and extra cost
of repairs to buildings.)
Dr. Baker reports
House calls
223
195
Office calls
319
283
Operations
10
12
Confinement cases
14
5
St. Luke's Hospital reports Middleboro settlement
21 cases $1106.80 38 cases $894.75
Other settlement
6
248.20 2
52.55
Visits of District Nurse
514
539
Visits of Welfare visitor
589
955
Visits to Infirmary
Not recorded
67
Comparative Welfare Expenses 1926 to 1934 Inclusive.
Year
Total Welfare
Expenses
Total Welfare Receipts
Net cost of Welfare
1926
35,417. 52
8,060.89
27,356.63
1927
37,631.15
10,095.23
27,535.92
1928
46,090.14
13,170.45
32,919.69
1929
43,961.23
13,605.26
30,355.97
1930
42,555.31
12,282.71
30,272.60
1931
47,030.03
17,853.23
29,176.80
1932
57,074.64
14,808.84
42,265.80
1933
63,767.53
36,903.14
26,864.39
1934
52,733.76
22,189.37
30,544.39
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REPORT OF ASSESSORS.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Middleborough, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen;
The annual report of the Board of Assessors for the year ending Dec- ember 31, 1934 is submitted herewith.
RECAPITULATION ...
Town Appropriations
$394,431.26
1930 Overlay
17.05
1931 Overlay
955.88
1932 Overlay
4,406.52
Overlay (of Current Year)
5,017.50
State Assessments
State Tax
13,500.00
Auditing Municipal Accounts Tax
160.32
Municipal Lighting Plants Tax
29.19
State Parks & Reservations Tax
95.81
County Assessments
County Tax
15,800.60
Tuberculosis Hospital
3,549.45
Total
$437,963.58 $437,963.58
ESTIMATED RECEIPTS.
Income Tax
$30,198.65
Motor Vehicle Tax
16,619.60
Corporation Taxes
3,903.86
Bank Tax
1,216.56
Licenses
2,729.05
Fines
384.39
Special Assessments
85.92
General Government
2,347.61
Protection of Persons and Property
1,181.86
Health & Sanitation
2,122.65
Highways
44.86
Charities
26,118.67
Old Age Assistance
7,685.32
Soldiers' Benefits
616.18
Schools
14,550.02
Libraries
392.50
Water Dept.
24,227.19
Unclassified
119.59
Railroad & Tel. & Tel. Co.
202.82
Interest on taxes and assessments
9,332.09
Reimbursement State Owned Land
96.42
County Dog Licenses
1,698.56
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Federal Welfare Allotment Soldiers' Exemption Public Service Corporation Tax
2,732.21
193.57
4.50
$148,804.65 $148,804.65
Net Amount raised by taxation on polls and property
$289,158.93
Total Valuation $8,036,590 Rate $35.30 Property Tax
$283,691.63
Gain on account of Fractional divisions of rate
3.30
Number of Polls 2732 at $2.00 each
5,464.00
$289,158.93
Water Liens
214.43
Side Walk Assessments
227.87
Total amount of all taxes listed in the Collector's Commitment List. $289,601.23
TAXES.
Tax on Personal Estate
$23,766.45
Tax on Real Estate
259,928.48
Tax on polls
5,464.00
Total Tax on Real and Personal Estate for
state, county and town purposes.
$289,158.93
DECEMBER ASSESSMENT AND COMMITMENT
Number of polls assessed December 15, 1934 44 at $2.00 each $88.00
SUMMARY OF ALL TAXES COMMITTED IN 1934
Total Commitment August 27, 1934
$289,601.23
Total Commitment December 15, 1934
88.00
Total Commitment on Polls and Property
$289,689.23
Total Commitment on Motor Vehicles
13,905.54
Total Amount of All Taxes committed
$303,594.77
ABATEMENTS.
Taxes abated in 1934 have been as follows;
Levy of 1930
$17.05
Levy of 1932
3,508.16
Levy of 1933
2,024.69
Levy of 1934
5,476.38
Total abatements on polls and property
$11,026.28
Total abatements on Motor Vehicles
1,900.47
Total Abatements $12,926.75
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VALUATIONS.
Value of buildings, excluding land
$4,990,265.00 2,373,080.00
Value of land, excluding buildings
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