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RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, RELATING TO ARTICLES IN WAR- RANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, JUNE 25, 1921.
Article 2-To see if the Town will adopt a by-law, under chapter one hundred and eighty-six of the Acts of Massa- chusetts of the year nineteen hundred and twenty-one, pro- viding for the regulation and licensing of persons acting as public guides within the Town.
The Committee recommends that the Town adopt a b.v- law, under chapter one hundred and eighty-six of the Acts of Massachusetts of the year nineteen hundred and twenty- one, providing for the regulation and licensing of persons acting as public guides within the Town.
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Article 3-To see what action the Town will take regard- ing the establishment of the office of Sergeant in the Police Department.
The Committee recommends that the Town establish the office of Sergeant in the Police Department.
Article 4-To see if the Town will vote to purchase, for the purpose of enlarging the Stephens Field Playground, a lot of land now owned by Edward B. Stephens, Mary S. Baker, et al., containing 29,000 square feet, more or less, bounded on the east and south by land of the Town of Plyn- outh, on the west by land of Jennie H. Chase, and Mary A. Sampson, and on the north by land of George A. Nickerson, and to make an appropriation therefor of a sum not exceed- ing one thousand (1,000) dollars.
The Committee recommends that the Town purchase the land now owned by Edward B. Stephens, Mary S. Baker, et al., as described in Article 4, and that the sum of one thousand (1,000) dollars, be appropriated therefor.
Article 5-To see if the Town will vote to put all land owned by the Town, bordering on Town Brook between Market and Water Streets, under the control of the Park Department.
The Committee recommends that the Town put all land owned by the Town, bordering on Town Brook between Market and Water Streets, under the control of the Park Department.
Article 6-To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of one hundred (100) dollars for the use of the Park Department under the preceding vote.
The Committee recommends that the Town appropriate the sum of one hundred (100) dollars for the use of the Park Department under the preceding vote.
Article 7-To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding seven hundred (700) dollars for marking histori- can places in the town.
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The Committee recommends that the Town appropriate the sum of six hundred seventy and thirty-six one hun- dredths (670.36) dollars for marking historical places in the Town.
Article 8-To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding seven thousand (7,000) dollars for roads and bridges.
The Committee recommends that the Town appropriate the sum of seven thousand (7,000) dollars for roads and bridges.
Article 9-To see if the Town will appropriate, for gran- olithic sidewalks ,all reimbursements for granolithic con- struction during the year.
The Committee recommends that the Town appropriate, for granolithic sidewalks, all reimbursements for granolithic construction during the year.
Article 10-To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding five hundred (500) dollars to the Town Clerk's appropriation for the purpose of furnishing clerical assist- ance in the office of Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, and Town Accountant.
The Committee recommends that the Town appropriate the sum of four hundred (400) dollars to the Town Clerk's appropriation for the purpose of furnishing clerical assist- ance ni the office of Town Clerk, Town Treasurer and Town Accountant.
Article 11-To see if the Town will authorize the transfer of the sum of two thousand (2,000) dollars from the Re- serve from Overlay of Taxes for abatement of taxes of the year nineteen hundred and twenty.
The Committee recommends that the Town authorize the transfer of two thousand (2,000) dollars from the Reserve, from Overlay of Taxes for abatement of taxes of the year nineteen hundred and twenty.
Article 12-To see if the Town will authorize the trans-
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fer of the sum of four hundred nineteen and 16-100 (419.16) dollars now standing as a balance on the appropriation for the use of the Committee of Public Safety, to the Miscellane- ous Account.
The Committee recommends that the Town authorize the transfer of the sum of four hundred nineteen and 16-100 (419.16) dollars now standing as a balance on the appro- priation for the use of the Committee of Public Safety, to the Miscellaneous Account.
Respectfully submitted.
ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, Town of Plymouth.
Edward L. Burgess, Chairman; Henry W. Barnes, Jr., Secretary ; Ellis W. Brewster, Wilfrid O. Broadbent, Sum- ner A. Chapman, Joseph T. Collingwood, John B. Finney, Isaac B. Holmes, Henry W. Royal, Alvin M. Watkins.
Note :- Unanimous action under all articles, except that Mr. Broadbent ,Mr. Collingwood and Mr. Watkins dissent under Article 2; Mr. Royal and Mr. Chapman dissent under Article 4.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE RELATING TO ARTICLES IN WAR- RANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING, OCTOBER 8, 1921.
Article 2. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated a sum not exceeding twenty-four hundred (2400) dollars for the Fire Department.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated,
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a sum not exceeding twenty-four hundred (2400) dollars for the Fire Department.
Article 3. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated a sum not exceeding five hundred (500) dollars for the Forest Warden's Department.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding nine hundred (900) dollars for the Forest Warden's Department.
Article 4. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated a sum not exceeding five thousand (5,000) dollars for the Health Department.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding five thousand (5,000) dollars for the Health Department.
Article 5. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated a sum not exceeding six thousand (6,000) dollars for the School Department.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury. not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding six thousand (6,000) dollars for the School Department.
Article 6. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated a sum not exceeding three hundred (300) dollars for the Law De- partment.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding three hundred (300) dollars for the Law Department.
Article 7. To see if the Town will vote to purchase, for
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the purpose of enlarging the Stephens Field Playground, a lot of land now owned by Edward B. Stevens, Mary S. Baker, et al., containing 29,000 square feet, more or less, bounded on the east and south by land of the Town of Plymouth ,on the west by land of Jennie H. Chase and Mary A. Sampson, and on the north by land of George A. Nickerson, and to make an appropriation therefor of a sum not exceeding one thousand (1,000) dollars.
. The committee recommends that the Town take no action under this article.
Respectfully submitted, ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE,
Town of Plymouth.
Edward L. Burgess, Chairman; Henry W. Barnes, Jr., Secretary ; Sumner A. Chapman, Joseph T. Collingwood, Oliver L. Edes, John B. Finney, Edward C. Holmes, Alvin M. Watkins.
Note :- Unanimous action under all articles, except that Mr. Collingwood and Mr. Barnes dissent under Article 7.
RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE RELATING TO ARTICLES IN WAR- RANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING DECEMBER 24, 1921.
Article 2. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding five hundred twenty-five (525) dollars for the Forest Warden's Department.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five hundred twenty-five (525) dollars for the Forest Warden's Department.
Article 3. To see if the Town will appropriate from
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money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding four hundred (400) dollars for sewers.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of four hundred (400) dollars for sewers.
Article 4. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding six hundred (600) dollars for roads and bridges.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of six hundred (600) dollars for roads and bridges.
Article 5. To see if the Town will appropriate from money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, a sum not exceeding five thousand (5,000) dollars for the School Department.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate from money in the treasury, not otherwise appropriated, the sum of five thousand (5,000) dollars for the School De- partment.
Article 6. To see if the Town will appropriated, in ac- cordance with Section 53 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, for the Fire Department the sum of eighty-two and 35-100 (82.35) dollars received during the current year as reimbursement for fire hydrant damages.
The committee recommends that the Town appropriate in accordance with Section 53 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, for the Fire Department the sum of eighty-two and 35-100 (82.35) dollars received during the current year as reimbursement for fire hydrant damages.
Respectfully submitted, ADVISORY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE,
Town of Plymouth.
Edward L. Burgess, Chairman; Henry W. Barnes, Jr., Secretary ; William H. Harriman, Isaac B. Holmes, Henry W. Royal.
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TERCENTENARY COMMITTEE REPORT.
The Tercentenary Committee herewith presents to the citizens the budget, on which is based its request for an ap propriation of $40,000.
The publicity will consist only in a small degree of adver- tising. It will be largely of an informative nature, in the shape of leaflets, programs, etc.
The administrative offices will furnish these leaflets and all other desired information to all individuals and socie- ties who desire to come to Plymouth, and look after their comfort while here.
In this way the Town can help its guests plan their visits, and do all in its power to make their stay pleasant.
These offices will also co-ordinate all activities of various committees, and take care of all details for the various events.
One of the features will be a large bulletin board opposite the Post Office, which will furnish information to all persons passing through the Town, and, at the same time, cover up an unsightly spot.
These items, as well as the cost of an Indian Camp at Mor- ton Park, band concerts during the season, decorations and parade have been carefully figured.
The item for Plymouth's big celebration early in August cannot be figured as closely.
It is known that the President will accept when invited, but no formal invitation can be delivered until an appro- priation has been had from the Town. Then it can be ascertained how many battleships will accompany him.
The same with all prominent people who will be invited.
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No one knows how many will accept, but we do not want to be niggardly with our invitations, or in the way we enter- tain those who do accept. Estimate is made on a basis of 500, not including the sailors.
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This programme seems to adequately fill Plymouth's du- ties as host on its 300th anniversary, and while less could hardly be done without some feeling of shame, more could hardly be expected without more outside assistance than has been forthcoming.
The budget is as follows:
Plymouth's Celebration in August-
Invitations,
$500 00
Meals for invited guests,
2,500 00
Meals for sailors,
6.000 00
Entertainment for sailors,
2,000 00
Amplifyer,
2,000 00
Incidentals,
3,000 00
Parade-
Music,
2,000 00
Prizes, Military Division,
125 00
Civic Division, 125 00
Industrial Division,
125 00
Automobile Division,
125 00
Town Floats,
500 00
Incidentals, mounts, side-cars, badges, printing, 1,000 00
Band Concerts-
Four of Pilgrim Band ,
2,000 00
Eight other concerts,
2,000 00
Vocal concerts,
1,500 00
Band Stand,
500 00
Administration, First Aid and Information Headquarters, 6,000 00
Pilgrim Processional, 1,000 00
Indian Camps, 2,000 00
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Occasional observances, including July 4th with fireworks and sports, 2,000 00
Decorating-
24 Banners with names of Pilgrims hung across Court and Sandwich Streets, 1,200 00
6 large banners 30 ft. long for centre of town, 360 00
4 big net banners with Mayflower for entrance to town, 500 00
19 public and historic buildings, Railroad Ave., Town Sq. and Training Green decorated, 1,940 00
Publicity-
Large bulletin board opposite Post Office on Main St. Ext. for general information, 1,000 00
Incidentals, 4,000 00
The total sum is $50,000 and there is now $10,000 availa- which was previously appropriated, making the amount to, be voted for by the Town $40,000.
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REPORT OF BUILDING COMMITTEE.
January 25, 1921.
At a special town meeting held May 29, 1920, it was moved, "That the report of the Building Committee, as printed, be accepted and that the committee be instructed to keep in touch with the building situation through the archi- tect, and when the time arrives that a contract can be made assuring the erection of the Memorial Building, that they do so." The committee has kept in touch with the building situation, and has been in close touch with the architect. At no time since then has the committee found that it has been possible to build the Memorial Building as planned within the appropriation.
It has been the feeling of a large number of citizens that there ought to be an auditorium for 1921. The feeling is that there are a number of conventions that will come here if there is a hall large enough to accommodate them. Va- rious suggestions have been offered as to how such a hall could be built in the short time before the summer of 1921. The one that has interested your committee was-could the auditorium part of the Memorial Building, be put up and used for 1921, leaving the rest of the building to be built at some later date ? This could be done, but the prob- lem before the committee is, according to instructions from the town, the completed building must be within the ap- propriation of $300,000. On December 30, 1920, an estimate of the cost of the audtiorium alone was obtained, and it was found that it would be impossible to build it for that price, and at any, future time complete the building for the price set by the town.
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After the town meeting held December 30, 1920, the Aber- thaw Company was brought into the matter. They, to- gether with the architects, went into the situation very thoroughly. It was impressed upon them that the town wanted a Memorial Building, and not simply an auditorium ; that the town had voted to build a Memorial Building with town offices. They were asked to see if the plans already before them could not be carried out within the appro. priation.
Their answer is that a building without the rotunda, but with an auditorium and offices can be built for about $350,000.00. Their suggestion being to make the audito- rium into a Memorial Hall by placing on the walls of the hall the tablets suggested for the rotunda. They state that if begun at once, this building could be ready for use as an auditorium by May 25, 1921; furthermore, they say that a building without offices and also without rotunda. but making the auditorium the Memorial feature as before, could be built for $300,000.00, and that such a building could be ready, also by May 25, 1921.
It is the opinion of these engineers that it will be a long time in the future, if ever, before any such building as these plans call for can be built for the sum named, $300,000.00.
F. C. HOLMES, JOHN W. CHURCHILL, LE BARON R. BARKER, GEORGE L. GOODING, JOHN J. O'BRIEN, CARROLD D. HOWLAND,
FRANK EASTWOOD, JOHN H .DAMON,
Committee.
Tenth Annual Report
OF THE
Town Accountant
OF THE
TOWN OF PLYMOUTH
MASSACHUSETTS
For the Year Ending December 31
1921
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Plymouth, Mass., February 16, 1922.
To the Board of Selectmen,
Plymouth, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I herewith submit report of the financial transactions of the Town of Plymouth for the year ending December 31, 1921, arranged as in former years.
Schedule A shows the receipts and payments for the year, classified as required by the Division of Accounts of the Commonwealth.
Schedule B is a detailed account of each appropriation, showing the amount appropriated, the additions to and the payments from same.
Schedule C is a statement of the Estimated Receipts; the charges being the amounts estimated and deducted from the total of the appropriations, by the Assessors in making the Tax Warrant, and the credits being the amounts actually received during the year.
Schedule D is the Revenue Account for the year.
Schedule E is the Excess and Deficiency Account for 1921.
Schedule F is the Balance Sheet, January 1, 1922, showing the condition of the Town Finances after closing the books for 1921.
Schedule G is a summary of the Outstanding Indebtedness, showing the debt at the beginning of the year, the amounts paid on same, and the principal and interest requirements for 1922.
Schedule H is a detailed statement of the outstanding Indebtedness.
Schedule I is an itemized statement of the Trust Funds, not in- cluding , the January, 1922, dividends.
In my last annual report I called attention to the fact that payment of a considerable portion of the corporation tax had not been re- ceived from the State. This deferred payment, received in the early part of 1921, and 80 per cent. of the 1921 corporation tax which is now required by a change in the law to be paid over to the several towns during the year in which it is received, appears as excess in Schedules C and E, and as surplus on the balance sheet. If an estimate equal to the actual receipts of 1921 is used for this year it can hardly fail to cause a corresponding reduction in the surplus.
Respectfully submitted,
ELMER R. HARLOW, Town Accountant.
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SCHEDULE A. RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS RECEIPTS
Sources of Receipts,
Revenue for Revenue for Total Expenses Outlays
GENERAL REVENUE. 1. TAXES.
Current Year-
1. Property,
$465,204.70
2. Poll, 16,337.00
Previous Years-
3. Property, 60,079.45
4. Poll,
32.00
From the State- 60,105.80
5. Corporation,
6. Street Railway,
7. Bank, 1,457.69
Income Tax,
18,999.45
Income Tax (School Fund) 16,425.00
Reimbursement for loss of Taxes, 287.04
Reimbursement for Soldiers'
Exemptions,
115.45
Total from Taxes, $639,043.58 $639,043.58
2. LICENSES AND PERMITS.
Licenses-
8. Liquor, $3.00
9. All Other, 865.25
Permits-
10. Marriage,
11. All Other, 581.00
Total from Licenses and Permits, $1,449.25 $1,449.25
3. FINES AND FORFEITS.
12. Court, $660.46
13. Department Penalties
14. Contract Violations,
Total from Fines and Forfeits,
$660.46
660.46
Total forward, $641,153.29
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RECEIPTS.
Sources of Receipts,
Revenue for Revenue for Total Expenses Outlays
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4. GRANTS AND GIFTS.
Total forward,
$641,153.29
Grants from Other Civil Divisions-
15. From the State for Education, (Smith-Hughes Funds), $257.24
a. Support of Public Schools,
b. Aid to High Schools
c. Aid to Industrial Schools
d. High School Tuition e. Union Superintendency
16. From State for Armories 17. From State for Highway Purposes
18. From State for Other purposes
a. Inspector of Animals b. Protection against Forest Fires
19. From County (Dog Licenses) for Schools or Libraries, 1,355.99 Gifts from Individuals-
20. For Expenses 21. For Outlays
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Total from Grants and Gifts,
$1,613.23
$1,613.23
5. ALL OTHER REVENUE.
22.
23.
Total from All Other Revenue,
Total forward, $642,766.52
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RECEIPTS.
Sources of Receipts,
Revenue for Expenses
Revenue for Total
Outlays
Total forward,
$642,766.52
COMMERCIAL REVENUE.
6. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS.
24. Street Sprinkling
25. Moth Extermination, $938.22
26. Sewers
27. Sidewalks and Curbing
28. Other Purposes
Total from Assessments,
$938.22
938.22
7. PRIVILEGES.
29. Public Service
30. Minor, 10.00
Total from Privileges, $10.00 10.00
Total forward,
$643.714.74
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RECEIPTS.
Sources of Receipts,
Revenue for Expenses
Offsets to Total
Outlays
Total forward,
$643,714.74
8. DEPARTMENTAL.
8a. General Government. Legislative-
31. Aldermen and Council; Moderator Executive-
32. Mayor; Commission ; Selectmen Financial-
33. Auditor, Accounting
34. Treasurer
35. Collector, $315.29
36. Assessors
37. License Commissioners
38. Other Finance Offices and Accounts Other General Departments --
39. Law
40. City or Town Clerk, 8.65
General Government forward,
$323.94
Total forward,
$643,714.74
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PAYMENTS
Objects of Payments, Expenses Outlays Total
1. DEPARTMENTAL.
1a. General Government
Legislative-
1. Aldermen and Council; Moderator 9 a. Salaries and Wages, $10.00 b. Other Expenses, 57.55
Executive-
2. Mayor; Commission; Selectmen a. Salaries and Wages, 1,807.50
b. Other Expenses, 305.42
Financial-
3. Auditor, Accountant, Auditing a. Salaries and Wages, 1,500.00
b. Other Expenses, 165.48
4. Treasurer
a. Salaries and Wages, 1,300.00
b. Other Expenses, 181.42
5. Collector
a. Salaries and Wages, 1,600.00
b. Other Expenses, 481.39
6. Assessors
a. Salaries and Wages, 3,474.80
b. Other Expenses, 2,134.75
7. License Commissioners a. Salaries and Wages b. Other Expenses
8. Other Finance Offices and Accounts
a. Sinking Fund Commissioners
b. Miscellaneous, 102.00
Other General Departments-
9. Law
a. Salaries and Wages, 712.00
b. Other Expenses, 5.00
10. City or Town Clerk
a. Salaries and Wages, 355.00
b. Other Expenses, 637.79
General Government forward, $14,830.10
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RECEIPTS.
Sources of Receipts,
Revenue for Expenses
Offsets to Total
Outlays
$643,714.74
Total forward, General Government forward, $323.94
41. City Messenger
42. Public Works
43. Engineering
44. Superintendent of Buildings
45. Election and Registration,
1.50
46. Other General Departments Municipal Buildings-
47. City or Town Hall,
150.70
Total from General Government, $476.14 476.14
8b. Protection of Persons and Property Police Department- 48. Services of Officers
49. Sale of Materials (Old Auto), $310.00
50. Miscellaneous, 4.05
Protection of Persons and
Property forward,
$314.05
Total forward, $644,190.88
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PAYMENTS.
Objects of Payments,
Expenses Outlays 'Total
General Government forward, $14,830.10
11. City Messenger, a. Salaries and Wages
b. Other Expenses
12 Public Works
a. Salaries and Wages
b. Other Expenses
13. Engineering
a. Salaries and Wages, 856.55
b. Other Expenses, 115.17
14. Superintendent of Buildings
a. Salaries and Wages b. Other Expenses
15. Election and Registration
a. Salaries and Wages, 326.00
b. Other Expenses, 182.35
16. Other General Departments, Planning Board, 100.00
Municipal Buildings-
17. City or Town Hall a. Salaries and Wages, 552.50
b. Other Expenses, 1,505.50 $369.20
Total for General Government, $18,468.17 $369.20 $18,837.37
1b. Protection of Persons and Property Police Department-
18. Salaries and Wages, $16,408.33
19. Horses and Care (Auto Expense), 744.81
20. Equipment and Repairs, 33.04 $3,675.57
21. Fuel and Light, 956.15
22. Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds, 1,461.03
23. New Buildings
24. Other Expenses, 286.66
Protection of Persons and Property forward, $19,890.02 $3,675.57
Total forward,
$18,837.37
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RECEIPTS.
Sources of Receipts,
Revenue for Expenses
Offsets to Total
Outlays
$644,190.88
Total forward, Protection of Persons and Property forward, $314.05
Fire Department --
51. Sale of Materials
52. Miscellaneous, 142.35
Militia- 53. Armories
54. Rifle Ranges Inspection-
55. Inspection of Buildings
56. Inspection of Wires, 57. Sealing of Weights and Measures, 239.92
Forestry-
58. Insect Pest Extermination, 74.00
59. Planting and Trimming Trees,
60. Forest Fires, 197.01
Other Protection of Persons and Property-
61. Bounties on Seals,
12.00
62. 63.
Total from Protection of Persons and Property, $979.33
$979.33
Total forward,
$645,170.21
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PAYMENTS.
Objects of Payments, Total forward, Protection of Persons and Property forward, $19,890.02
Expenses Outlays Total $18,837.37
Fire Department-
25. Salaries and Wages, 23,240.15
26. Horses and Care of Same, 5.00
27. Equipment and Repairs,
2,318.68
1,229.00
28. Hydrant Service,
194.67
29. Fuel and Light,
1,473.89
30. Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds, 1,031.27
31. New Buildings,
32. Other Expenses, Militia-
266.53
33. Armories
34. Rifle Ranges, Inspection-
525.83
35. Inspection of Buildings
36. Inspection of Wires
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