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151.70
66
66
66 1897,
657.33
66
66
66 1898,
207.51
66
" 1899,
583.67
Amount carried forward,
$5109.79
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TOWN PROPERTY.
Amount brought forward,
$5109.79
66
" 1900,
1541.00
66
66
" 1901,
3824.23
$10,474.92
Balance against town,
175.08
$10,650.00
Schedule of Town Property.
Library building and land,
$11,000.00
Flint Public Library,
3,600.00
Town Hall,
4,000.00
School houses,
5,500.00
Lockup,
400.00
Cemetery,
1,300.00
Hearse and hearse house,
600.00
Fire apparatus and hose house,
850.00
Gravel pit,
25.00
Road machine,
100.00
School books in use,
300.00
B. F. Emerson fund,
11,993.67
C. L. Flint Book Fund,
5000.00
$44,668.67
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
I hereby certify that I have examined the books and accounts of the Town of Middleton, and all original bills and vouchers on which moneys have been paid from the Treasury of said Town, and find the same to be correct.
GEORGE E. BARNABY, Auditor.
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FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY .- Twenty-third Report.
The Trustees of Flint Public Library herewith submit their report for the year ending February 1, 1902.
At an early meeting of the Trustees, it was decided that something must be done to have the Library Building prop- erly lighted, as the system then in use was inadequate. To this end Messrs. J. H. Curtis, A. P. Tyler and R. G. Peabody were appointed as a committee to procure a plant that would properly light the building. After carefully investigating the different systems of lighting, a contract was made with the Walworth Manufacturing Company of Boston, to install a plant that would be satisfactory to the committee. We now feel that we have one of the best lighted Library Build- ings in the State.
We are grateful to the Heirs of the late Sarah P. Batchel- der for the portrait of the late Joseph A. Batchelder, which now adorns the walls of the reading room. Mr. Batchelder was a former Trustee, and always interested in the success of the Library.
For books added during the year see Librarian's Report.
RALPH G. PEABODY,
GALEN B. HOWE,
MAURICE E. TYLER,
JAMES H. CURTIS, 1 Trustees.
A. P. TYLER,
A. G. HUNTOON.
Librarian's Report.
Books in Library, Feb. 1, 1901, 5430
Books Purchased, 99
Books not previously acknowledged, 14
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Books presented by Marshall Field,
2
Books presented by Mrs. H. W. Merriam, 1
Books presented by Mass. Society of Sons of American Review, 1
Books presented by National Education Assoc'n, 1
Books presented by Textile Publishing Company, 1
Books presented by Deering Harvesting Company, 1
Books received from Mass. State Secretary, 10
Books received from U. S. Government, 7 Books in Library, February 1, 1902, 5567
Pamphlets in Library, February 1, 1901. 454
Pamphlets not previously acknowledged,
18
Pamphlets received from U. S. Government, 27
Pamphlets received from Mass. State Secretary, 9
Pamphlets received from R. H. Dana, 1
Pamphlets received from Peabody Institute, Danvers, 1
Pamphlets received from Public Library, Syracuse, N. Y. 2 Pamphlets received from Abbott Public Library, Marblehead 1 Pamphlets received from Public Library, Newton, 1
Pamphlets received from Public Library, Salem, 1
Pamphlets received from Peabody Academy of Science, 1
Pamphlets received from town of Topsfield, 1
Pamphlets received from Treasurer Essex County, 1
Pamphlets in Library, February 1, 1902. 518
New names added to lists of patrons of Library, 98
Whole number of books taken from Library, Feb. 1, 1901, to Feb. 1, 1902, 5560
Largest circulation of books in any one month, July,1901 563 Smallest circulation of books in any one month, Sept. 1901 378 Old books replaced by new books, 3
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Number of days the Library has been opened, 104 Number visitors registered, Feb. 1, 1901, to Feb. 1, 1902 201 SAMUEL A. FLETCHER. Librarian. MIDDLETON, FEB. 1, 1902.
Treasurer's Report, M. E. TYLER, Treasurer. In account with the Flint Public Library. Flint Building Fund. Balance in Bank February 1, 1902, $49.01 Interest to be added.
Flint Book Fund. M. E. TYLER, Treasurer.
Amount of Charles L. Flint Fund, $5,000.00 -
Notes against Town of Middleton, 2,500.00
Deposited in banks, 2,500.00
$5.000.00
Received of former Treasurer, S. A. Fletcher, $206.59
Interest paid on Town notes, 48.16
Cash drawn from bank, 200.10
Received from J. A. Atwood for grass, 3.75
Received from S. A. Fletcher for fines, 5.86
Empty barrels returned H. W.Mfg. Co., 1.90
Received from A. P. Tyler from Emer- son Fund, 658.58
$1124.94
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Amount of bills paid from Emerson Fund.
Samual A. Fletcher, janitor and librarian $175.00
A. G. Huntoon, coal, 32.50
F. J. Barnard, book binders, 29.65
Boston Book Binding Co., 21.97
Walworth Mfg. Co., Gasoline,
8.50
M. E. Tyler, teaming,
.35
Library Bureau,
.25
John M. Peabody, care cemetery lot,
3.00
Danvers Water Works,
7.00
Henry Newhall, supplies,
17.90
J. R. Kelly, trees,
2.00
W. P. Earley, lock.
.45
Library Bureau, supplies,
43.50
L. P. Fletcher, correcting proofs, 3.00
A. G. Huntoon, fertilizer, 2.00
S. A. Fletcher, postage, express, etc.,
22.72
J. A. Atwood, care of grounds,
27.93
M. E. Tyler, teaming coal,
4.90
B. & M. R. R., freight on coal,
6.15
Nelson R. Stiles, coal,
55.36
Insurance, 22.50
John F. Higgins, labor, 4.00
M. E. Tyler, cash for freight and teaming, 1.20
Walworth Mfg. Co., gasoline,
8.12
W. P. Early, labor, .75
A. G. Huntoon, manure on grounds,
12.00
Walworth Mfg. 9.65
M. E. Tyler, repairing furniture, etc.
2.50
Amount carried forward, $514.85
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Amount brought forward, $514.85
B. & M. R. R., frieght, etc.,
.75
Walworth Mfg. Co., 176.26
L. P. Fletcher, services as Cataloguer,
10.50
Howard Clark Co., repairing clock, 11.22
F. L. Evans, services, 10.00
$732.68
Amount of bills paid from Flint Fund.
M. E. Tyler, cash paid for map,
1.90
John H. Choate,
189.72
R. G. Peabody,
.75
Throp, Martin, Co.,
4.75
C. E. Lauriat Co., books,
105.85
Hobbs & Warren,
4.00
Library Bureau,
1.58
De Wolf, Fisk & Co.,
1.17
S. A. Fletcher,
46.25
Boston Book Binding Co.,
7.99
$ 363.96
$1096.64
Cash on hand,
28.30
$1124.94
Cash in hands of Treasurer, (M. E.
Tyler,)
$28.30
Unexpended balance in bank, 125.60
$153.90
There is also interest due in banks, in addition to above income balance.
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PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Trustee's Report.
The Trustees of the B. F. Emerson Fund submit the Thirteenth Annual Report :
INVESTMENT ACCOUNT.
Atchinson Stock, $3399.00
Atchinson General Mortgage Bonds,
2040.00
Atchinson Adjustment,
940.00
N. Y. & N. E. R. R.
2220.00
Town Note,
800.00
Danvers Savings Bank,
870.03
Salem Savings Bank,
492.58
Andover Savings Bank,
1232.06
$11,993.67
INCOME ACCOUNT.
Interest on Atchinson Stock,
165.00
Interest on Mortgage Bonds,
80.00
Interest on Adjustment, 40.00
Interest on N. Y. &. N. E. R. R. Bonds, 120.00
Interest due from Banks,
111.46
Interest on Town Note,
40.00
556.46
A. P. TYLER,
S. A. FLETCHER,
M. J. EMERSON,
Trustees.
M. E. TYLER,
J. P. MERRIAM,
ESTIMATES FOR NEXT YEAR.
The finance committee recommend the following sums to be raised to pay the expenses of the Town the ensuing year.
Current expenses,
$2000.00
Schools.
1300.00
School books and supplies,
150.00
School incidentals,
100.00
High school tuition,
600.00
Fire Department Supplies,
100.00
Poor Department.
1300.00
Highways,
1100.00
Sidewalks.
75.00
Care of Cemetery.
125.00
Memorial Day,
100.00
Repairs for inside of Town Hall.
200.00
Compensation for Firemen,
60.00
Note at Asiatic Bank, with interest,
530.00
Water pipe at school House. (Note.)
150.00
Note due on Library lot.
500.00
Tree Warden.
50.00
$8440.00
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TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
Middleton, ss. To Oscar Cram, Constable for the Town of Middleton, in the County of Essex.
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Middleton qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs to meet at the Town Hall in said Town, on
Monday, the Third day of March, next.
at nine o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles:
1st. To choose a Moderator to preside at said Meeting.
2d. To choose by ballot the following town officers for the ensuing year, viz .: Town Clerk, a board of three Select- men, a board of three Assessors, one School Committee for three years, one for one year, Highway Surveyor for one year, Town Treasurer for one year, Collector of Taxes for one year, two Trustees of the Flint Public Library for three years, Constable for one year, Town Auditor for one year, Tree Warden for one year.
3d. To choose such other town officers as are required by law to be chosen in the months of February, March and April, annually.
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TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
4th. To vote on the question: Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this Town? The vote will be by a separate ballot, and the ballot shall be yes or no in answer to said question.
5th. To see if the Town will have cut on the town lot what wood will be necessary for the ensuing year, and hauled to the lock-up to be sawed and split by persons applying for a night's lodging, and determine how the wood when sawed and split, shall be disposed of.
6th. To see how much money the Town will raise to pay the tuition of the High School pupils.
7th. To see how much money the Town will raise to defray town charges during the ensuing year, and determine how the same shall be appropriated.
8th. To see what action the Town will take in relation to discount and interest on taxes.
9th. To act on the list of Jurors prepared and posted by the Selectmen.
10th. To see what action the Town will take in regard to letting the Town Hall.
11th. To see what action the Town will take in regard to enforcement of law in regard to the sale of intoxicating liquors.
12th. To see what action the Town will take concerning the cemetery.
13th. To see what action the Town will take for the pre- vention of fires, and in respect to compensation of firemen.
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TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
14th. To see what measures the Town will adopt for the removal of snow from the sidewalks.
15th By petition of Jerome Leavitt and fifteen others to see what action the Town will take in regard to locating and putting a Ladies' Toilet in the Town Hall and appropri- ate a sum of money for the above purpose.
16th. To see if the Town will authorize its treasurer to bring suit in the name of the Town to recover any moneys now due or which may be due for the ensuing year, or take any action thereon.
17th. To see what action the Town will take in regard to improving or changing the highway at the corner of Cushing and Peabody streets, opposite the house owned by Hans Svenson.
18th. To see how much money the Town will raise for the proper observance of Memorial day.
19th. To see if the Town will authorize the Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to hire such sums of money as may be necessary to meet current expenses, in anticipation of taxes of the present year, and payable there- from.
20th. To see if the Town will authorize the collector to use all means of collecting the taxes which a Town Treasurer when appointed may use.
21st. To see if the Town will authorize the Treasurer to hire money, as may be necessary, to meet current expenses.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting attested copies thereof, one at the Town Hall and one at the
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LIST OF JURORS.
ter Post Office, and one at the Post Office in South Mid- dleton in said Town, seven days, at least, before the time of holding said meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return
this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk at the time and place of said meeting aforesaid.
Given under our hands this 18th day of Feb., A. D., 1902.
LIST OF JURORS.
The following list of persons qualified for Jurors prepared and posted by the Selectmen. will be submitted to the Town at the Annual Town Meeting for revision and acceptance.
Charles A. Fletcher
Henry E. Howe
Loren G. Estey
Levi F. Harlow
Fred H. Wilkins
John R. Jester
John M. Dempsey
Justin A. Atwood
Herbert H. Wilkins
John W. Curry
Edwin E. Currier
Darius W. Case
George E. Currier
Nathan Dow
ASA HOWE,
Selectmen
MAURICE E. TYLER.
of
MATTHEW M. MERRITT,
Middleton.
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