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Treasurer of Mendon for the municipal year ending March 2, 1891 $ 518 64
To cash borrowed on town notes.
3000 00
Received of State Treasurer, balance Corporation tax, 1890-91. 15 53
To cash received of State Treasurer :
Corporation tax. $352 09
National Bank Tax.
484 28
Military Aid, chap. 279, acts 1889
36 00
State Aid, chap. 301, acts 1889. ..
658 00 -- 1530 37
To cash received of State Treasurer, school fund.
$ 267 64
Received of County Treasurer, dog fund.
169 93
Received of Collector for the year 1890 ..
233 59
5739 62
Received of Collector for the year 1891. . Received of Edward L. Smith, rent of Town Hall to April 1, 1891. 67 75
Received for Annals of Mendon
5 50
Received of G. B. Williams, use of telephone
12 35
Received of I. O. Rhodes, use of telephone
23 30
Received of School Committee ..
47 16
Received of I. O. Rhodes, hay scale fees Received of John L. Davenport, auction- eer's license
16 24
Received of S. Warren Cook, auctioneer's license .
2 00
Received of John C. Wood, alley license.
2 00
Received of A. W. Gaskill, old fence ....
2 00
$11,655 62
The Treasurer credits himself with the following items, viz :
By paying 206 Town Orders
$7527 12
Six Town Notes.
3000 00
Interest .
75 50
State tax
435 00
Cash on hand
618 00
$11,655 62 NATHAN R. GEORGE, Treasurer.
Mendon, Feb. 16, 1892.
2 00
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT,
The Selectmen respectfully submit the following report of the expenditures of the town for the municipal year ending March 7, 1892 :
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES
Wm. L. Johnson, M. D., returning 6 births in 1890 ... $ 1 50
L. D. Chipman, rent of room for extinguisher, 13 mos 13 00
John B. Mellen, care of fires at extinguisher room, 4 months. 4 00
L. A. Cook, coal for extinguisher room .
7 00
H. A. Barney, coal for extinguisher room 9 63
E. L. Smith, repairs on extinguisher
1 90
E. F. Wood, repairs on extinguisher
2 25
Gilbert Gaskill, repairs on lock up.
2 40
J. Barry, work on watering trough.
1 50
R. J. Haines, Selectmen's order book
11 00
E. C. Morris & Co., safe for Town Clerk.
50 00
J. A. George, fare, freight and cartage of safe
7 76
M. W. Edwards, returning 8 deaths.
2 00
James Powers, fees in O'Brien-Hoard case. 6 88
E. L. Smith, fees Melinda Cummings case
3 12
L. Holbrook, insurance premium .
2 00
I. O. Rhodes, special service July 4, 1891 . 2 00
Gilbert Gaskill, special service July 4, 1891 2 00
Gilbert Gaskill, serving dog notices.
1 00
H. C. Adams, cash paid for express, etc.
6 16
J. A. George, cash paid for express, etc. 3 46
I. O. Rhodes, telephoning case of L. D. Cheney .
0 80
M. A. Wolahan and others, monument site. 39 65
F. II. Wood, labor and material, monument foundation O. W. Hill, labor on monument foundation . 10 00
John M. Towne, labor on monument foundation 5 25
C. B. Williams, labor on monument found .tion 20 80
A. W. Gaskill, labor on monument foundation .. 32 25
J. A. George, cement for monument foundation
3 18
T. N. Sherman, curbing .
140 00
Worcester Brass Band, and expenses.
110 50
R. M. Yale & Co., decorations.
29 90
J. A. George, cashi paid out as per bill Mathewson Bros., caterers ..
10 60
82 50
I. O. Rhodes, use of telephone. 60 00
I. O. Rhodes, moving telephone 3 00
$738 99
50 00
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CARE AND SUPPLIES FOR TOWN HALL.
E. L. Smith, care of hall to April 1, 1891 . $55 00
E. L. Smith, sundries for hall to April 1, 1891 10 05
L. A. Cook, coal to April 1, 1891. 44 79
L. A. Cook, coal to April 1, 1892. 41 13
A. G. Chilson, paint, painting and papering
12 64
Avery & Woodbury, paper. 5 30
C. Ellis & Sons, stove door. 1 40
$170 31
PRINTING.
Cook & Sons, town reports of 1891. 44 75
Cook & Sons, tax bills and notices 4 50
G. M. Billings, registrar's notices. 1 25
$50 50
SERVICES OF TOWN OFFICERS.
Gilbert Gaskill, lockup keeper to April 1, 1891. 5 00
Erwin A. Snow, assessing taxes of 1891. 35 00
A. W. Gaskill, assessing taxes of 1891. 35 16
W. S. Wilcox, assessing taxes of 1891
35 00
Frank C. Wood, services as inspector, State election .. . 2 50
Patrick E. Brigdale, services as inspector, State election 2 50 E. L. Smith, services as constable to March 7, 1892 ... 15 00
H. C. Adams, services as town clerk and registrar .... 21 85
L. Freeman. services as collector of taxes of 1890 ..... 65 00
A. W. Gaskill, services as selectman and registrar .... 28 00
L. Freeman, services as selectman and registrar. 25 00
J. A. George, services as selectman and registrar ...
54 40
N. R. George, services as treasurer 1891-1892 35 00
$359 41
MILITARY AID, CHAPTER 279, ACTS OF 1889. John O?kford $78 00
SOLDIERS' RELIEF, CHAPTER 298, ACTS OF 1889.
Abel G. Weatherhead $36 00
STATE AID TO PENSIONERS, CHAPTER 301, ACTS OF 1889.
John Curley .
$72 00
James McKenna
48 00
5
Rufus Hazard.
48 00
Catherine Foley. .
2 00
Abel G. Weatherhead
120 00
George W. Scisco.
48 00
David A. Kingman
72 00
Waterman T'aft. 48 00
Dexter Inman.
72 00
Caleb V. Smith.
48 00
Jason G. Cummings 36 00
Sydney W. Goodell. 48 00
Elijah Rockwood
8 00
$670 00
ROADS AND BRIDGES.
The Selectmen, as required by Chapter 98 of the Acts of 1889, appointed Mr. F. H. Wood superintendent of streets, fixing his compensation at 25 cents per hour of actual service. His work has been done "under the direction of the Selectmen," and to their satisfaction. Attention is called to his report, following.
Payments on account of roads and bridges have been made as follows, viz :
Dennis Holloran, shoveling snow $0 50
A. E. Brown, filling frost holes 4 54
F. H. Wood, superintendent, as reported below, 15 orders 1561 64
$1566 68
SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS, SCHOOL BOOKS, INCIDENTALS AND APPARATUS.
Paid School Committee, 93 orders. $2542 23
SUPPORT OF POOR.
Paid Overseers of the Poor, 12 orders.
$935 00
THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Paid Trustees, 4 orders
$380 00
RECAPITULATION.
Incidentals
$738 99
Town Hall
170 31
Services of Town Officers
359 41
Printing
50 50
State Aid to Pensioners, Chap. 301.
670 00
Military Aid, Chap. 279. 78 00
Soldiers' Relief, Chap. 298, 1889
36 00
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Roads 1566 68 Schools 2542 23
Poor . 935 00
Library
380 00
$7527 12
The Selectmen also report that the available assets of the town, known to them, are as follows, viz. :
Due from Collector, list of 1891.
$311 68
Due from State, aid to soldiers, Chap. 301,
to Jan. 1, 1892, 12 months.
666 00
Due from State, aid to soldiers, Chap. 301,
to March 1, 1892, 2 months. . 118 00
Due from State, aid to soldiers, Chap. 279, to Jan. 1, 1892, 12 months. 38 00
Due from State, aid to soldiers, Chap. 279, ' to March 1, 1892, 2 months. 8 00
Cash in hands of the Treasurer
618 00-$1759 68
The liabilities of the town, so far as known, are as follows :
Outstanding bills, estimated
$50 00
Due town officers.
70 00
Due school teachers, at close of term
218 00
Due school superintendent, at close of year.
60 00-$398 00
Net balance in favor of the town. . . .
$1361 68
Respectfully submitted, JULIUS A. GEORGE, ALBERT W. GASKILL, LIBERTY FREEMAN, Mendon.
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Selectmen of
Mendon, Feb. 16, 1892.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1891.
Schools
$1600 00
School Text Books.
200 00
School Incidentals .
200 00
School Apparatus.
50 00
School District Superintendent
300 00
Support of Poor
900 00
Roads and Bridges
1500 00
Taft Public Library
225 00
Interest .
100 00
Town Incidentals.
400 00
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
LIBERTY FREEMAN, COLLECTOR FOR 1890.
DR.
Balance uncollected, Feb. 15, 1891.
$226 19
Interest received
11 40
$237 59
CR.
$233 59
By cash paid Treasurer
4 00
Abatements
$237 59
LIBERTY FREEMAN, COLLECTOR FOR 1891.
DR.
Taxes committed for collection.
$6551 34
Additional assessment.
2 00
Interest received
26 57
CR.
By cash paid Treasurer
$5739 62
Paid County tax.
501 00
Abatements
27 61
$6579 91
$6268 23
Balance uncollected Feb. 15, 1892 .. $311 68
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REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF POOR.
The Overseers of Poor submit the following report for the municipal year ending March 7, 1892 :
John W. Barry, Mary C. Taft, Edna Allen, Jennie Davenport, the children of Andrew Gould, Geo. H Wood, Francis R. Scisco, Sally Mellen, Eva Carlton Welles and family, Phileana W. Bean, Edna M. French, Ezra Allen, Sarah Gabry, Dennis Holland (having a settlement in Mendon), Mary McDuffy and child (belonging to the State), James D). Wilber (probably to Natick), Jason G. Cummings and wife and Joseph H. Wood and wife (to . Uxbridge), Mrs. G. H. Gabry (to Milford) have been wholly or partially supported
The Overseers charge themselves with the receipt of the follow- ing named funds belonging to the town :
Balance from last year
$0 21
Twelve town orders.
935 00
Town of Northbridge.
65 00
A. W. Gaskill, guardian for Dennis Holland
96 30
$1096 51
The Overseers credit themselves with paying the following amounts :
FOR SUPPORT OF
$169 46
Mary C. Taft.
100 00
Edna Allen .
117 00
Jennie Davenport
18 00
The children of Andrew Gould
120 00
George H. Wood.
20 00
Francis R. Scisco
24 00
Sally Mellen ...
14 00
Eva Carlton Welles
145 15
Phileana W. Bean
54 12
Edna M. French.
17 25
Ezra Allen
14 00
Sarah Gabry
13 00
Dennis Holland
96 30
Mary McDuffy and child
10 00
James D). Wilber
40 50
Jason G. Cummings and wife
17 14
Joseph H. Wood and wife.
15 00
Mrs. George H. Gabry .
3 00
Gilbert Gaskill, care of tramps and fuel for
lockup
34 70
John W. Barry
9
Henry W. Gaskill, services
6 00
Gilbert Gaskill, services. 6 00
Liberty Freeman, services
35 00
Liberty Freeman, postage
1 52
Cash on hand to balance
5 37
From the whole amount paid for support of the poor.
1091 14
Deduct what was due for the support of the paupers to March 2, 1891 ..
$72 04
What has been paid out for Mary McDuffy and child.
10 00
What has been paid out for Jas. I). Witber. What has been pail out for Jason G. Cummings and wife ..
17 14
What has been paid out for Joseph II. Wood and wife ..
15 00
What has has been pai i out for Mrs. Geo. H. Gabry . What has been paid out for Dennis Holland 96 30
$253 98
$837 16
Add what will be dne for support of paupers to March 7, 1892.
96 00
Cost of supporting the poor for the year ending March 7, 1892.
$933 16
Due from the Commonwealth
$10 00
For James D. Wilber.
40 50
From Uxbridge last year .
12 50
From Uxbridge this year
52 14
From Milford this year
3 00
$98 14
Respectfully submitted,
LIBERTY FREEMAN, Overseers GILBERT GASKILL, of HENRY W. GASKILL, Poor.
Mendon, Feb. 15, 1892.
$1096 51
40 50
3 00
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS.
The Superintendent respectfully submits the following report for the year ending March 7, 1892 :
Appropriation .
$1500 00
The Superintendent debits himself to 15 town orders
$1561 64
He credits himself by paying the following bills :
S. Brooks,
for labor
76 50
G. A. Staples,
66
78 95
L. P. Cummings,
78 30
John Broughey, 66
36 45
N. G. Barrows,
66
32 70
H. M. Goldthwait,
80 10
O. W. Hill,
66
30 10
J. M. Towne,
66
93 15
Martin Grady,
66
4 90
Willis Southwick.
66
3 50
E T. Bates,
66
1 . 20
G. B. Cromb,
66
with team
130 70
Frank H. Wood, man and team furnished ..
361 40
Frank H. Wood, as superintendent ...
214 50
.... E. A. Bates, for labor, sleepers and plank. Gilbert Gaskill, for labor and gravel. 8 20
Edward Dudley, for gravel.
37 44
James Best,
0 95
A. W. Gaskill,
5 00
A. J. Spofford,
66
17 30
M. Harrington,
8 00
C. H. Howe,
3 05
Willis Gould, for plank and gravel.
21 15
Austin Wood, for sleepers. .
2 25
Frank H. Wood, cash paid as per bills
20 32
H. W. Brown, for repairs.
4 90
John Barry,
5 40
Clark Ellis & Sons, for supplies
14 70
$1561 64
Team work
490 20
·
·
·
·
·
.
3 00
Jacob Conwell,
..
178 10
C. B. Williams,
66
·
9 43
FRANK H. WOOD, Superintendent of Streets. Mendon, Feb. 15, 1892.
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REPORT OF TOWN CLERK.
DOGS REGISTERED IN 1891.
87 Male dogs
$174 00
8 Female dogs. Registration fees
40 00 -- $214 00
19 00
Balance paid County Treasurer $195 00
BIRTHS REGISTERED IN 1891.
Date of
Birth. 1890 Jan. 18. 1891. Walter Hooper Wood.
Name of Child.
Name of Parents.
James and Ellen Best.
Feb. 24,
May 28, Arthur Alonzo Brown.
May 30, Jason Samuel Edwin Everton. Samuel E. and Mary S. Everton. June 21, Alfreda Richardson. Israel B. and Laura Richardson. June 23, Chester Alfred Wheeler. Lyman E. and Susan I. Wheeler. Bertha Spooner Harris. Geo W. and Carrie A. Harris. Albert and Anna Albee.
July 22, Aug. 25, Ethel Mav Albee. Sept. 4, Raymond Kelley.
Wm. D. and Sarah J Kelley. Mary McDuffey.
Sept. 16. Annie McDuffey.
Oct. 29. Walter Morton Chipman.
Nov. 22, Davis Erastus Hill.
Dec. 16. Lorare Sarah Brooks.
Dec. 18, John Best.
Dec. 19, John George Barrows.
Alfred I. and Lizzie A. Barrows.
MARRIAGES REGISTERED IN 1891.
Date.
Name of Groom and Bride.
Residence of each.
May 18, 1891.
Edward H. Taft.
Mendon.
Serena E. Eames.
July 3,
Frank S. Hayward. Mary L. Taft. Willoughby W. Quinn.
Elliphall C. Davis.
William H French.
Ilopedale,
Mendon,
Nov. 18, 66
Henry II. Creamer. Emma E. Cornwall.
Providence, R. I. Hopedale, Mass. Mendon, Worcester, Worcester, 66
July 26. 66
Oct. 14. 66
Sarah A. Howe.
Uxbridge,
Mendon, 66 ·
Mary Best.
Edwin F. and Annie H. Wood.
Samuel A. and Mary I. Brown.
Lewis D. and Jennie Chipman. Davis and Malvina F. Hill. Samuel and Selina Brooks.
James and Ellen Best.
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DEATIIS REGISTERED IN 1891.
Date.
Name.
Yrs. Ms. Ds.
Residence.
Feb. 21.
Annie E. Morris.
28
0 0
Mendon.
Mar. 6.
Louisa Bates.
64
1 0
Mar 11.
David Beal.
76
4 8
Mar. 23.
Sally Mellen.
90
5 23
May 6.
Henry A. Aldrich.
78
8 13
66
May 12.
Maria P. Bates
70
6 21
June 27.
Abigail Mitchell.
83
3 27
June 29.
Mary Best.
1
5
0
July 2.
James F. Morris.
19
0 22
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July 27.
Hortense 1. Babb.
0
5 6
Boston.
Sept. 3.
Caroline E. Brooks.
1 2
0
Mendon.
Sept. 22.
Lyman D. Cheney.
56
0 21
Milford.
Oct. 5.
James R. Davis.
74 11 21
Mendon.
Oct. 7.
James M. Staples.
83 6 27
Oct. 8.
Eliza Staples.
78 5
2
Nov. 24.
Abby A. Brown.
47
8 23
Nov. 28.
John R Best.
91
5
8
66
Aug. 5.
Mary Coleman.
63
0
0
The attention of parents and others is called to the report of vital statistics. Owing to the lack of conformity to the law re- quiring returns to be made by parents, next of kin or household .rs, said vital statistics are obtained by the Town Clerk from the best information obtainable. Physicians do not make their returns as promptly as the law requires, and often not at all. And although the penalty for neglect was increased a few years since, it has had little effect.
The importance of accurate registration cannot be over- estimated. 'The decision of questions of legitimacy, of legal settlement in towns and other contested points, may often depend upon facts which can in no way be obtained except from the record of births, marriages and deaths. Especially is this true in establishing the claims of soldiers and sailors or their families upon the government, and in securing the identification of their wives or relatives. Cases have several times been brought to my knowledge where parties have been put to considerable trouble and expense, also serious delay, in the prosecution of their claims through defects in the records, and in each case the absen .e of the facts desired was due to the parties themselves and not to the lack of duty of former town clerks. Probably no class of records is more incom- plete than is the record of marriages ; many times the entry of the intention will be found, but no record of the marriage. Clergymen and others authorized to perform the marriage rite, either through carelessness or ignorance of the law, fail to make their returns as required by statute. If every person realized the importance of
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accurate registration, and would interest themselves sufficiently in it to see that in their particular case it was properly done, much needless expense and delay in connecting fam lies and establishing claims could in the future be obviated. The growing interest in genealogy, the custom of celebrating town anniversaries, with the attending historical addresses and the established importance of matters of record, lead persons to consult the records much more than formerly If any errors are noted in the above table of vital statistics, I shall be glad to have my attention called to them, and will cheerfully correct the same. Blanks necessary for making returns can be obtained of the Town Clerk free.
HORACE C. ADAMS, Town Clerk.
Mendon, Fcb 13, 1892.
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TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
In the removal from town of Gustavus B. Williams, Esq., the Library lost the services of one who had been a Trustee from the establishment of the Library, and who had devoted a large amount of thought and labor to its best interests and prosperity. The vacancy caused by Mr. Williams' resignation was filled by the choice of Erwin A. Snow.
To fill that caused by the resignation of Miss Lena Williams as Librarian, the Trustees were fortunate to secure the services of Miss Annie W. Gaskill, who also completed the preparation of the manuscript for the new catalogue. This catalogue, which has been in contemplation some time, is now published and ready for delivery. The compiling and printing of the same may seem, to those unacquainted with such matters, to have cost an unnecessarily large sum, but considering the quality of the work, the catalogues are obtained at a very reasonable figure. The time had come when a new and more comprehensive catalogue must be had, if the full benefit of the Library was to be realized, and the Trustees hope they have furnished one that meets all reasonable expectations. The manuscript for it was prepared by Miss Williams, the former Librarian, assisted by Miss Carrie A. R. Ford, and the present Librarian.
The catalogues were printed by Mr. G. M. Billings, of the Milford Gazette, and neither he nor his able assistant spared any effort to make them accurate, and a credit to the Library.
The Trustees have put the price at a low figure, that every family may have at least one, and relieve the Librarian of the often unpleasant task of selecting books for others.
The thanks of the citizens are extended to all who have made donations to it, or in any way contributed to the success of the Library the past year.
The books were examined Feb. 9th current, and found account- ed for and in satisfactory condition.
Two copies of the Annals of Mendon have been sold, and three copies exchanged for other town histories, the past year.
The Trustees have engaged Miss Gaskill as Librarian for the ensuing year.
We recommend an appropriation of one hundred and seventy- five dollars for the use of the Library the ensuing year.
JULIUS A. GEORGE, HORACE C. ADAMS,
ERWIN A. SNOW,
Trustees Taft Public Library.
Mendon, Feb. 13, 1892.
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LIBRARIAN'S ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT.
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE TAFT PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The Library was re-opened for the delivery of books, Feb. 14, 1891.
The whole number of books given out from the Library during the year has been 3472-114 less than last year.
The largest number delivered on any Saturday was 101; the smallest number, 36 ; the average number, 68.
'The delivery by divisions was as follows: Agriculture, 7; Biography, 50; History, 145; Travel, 118; Educational, 30; Miscellaneous, 100; Poetry, 43 ; Novels, 2590 ; Periodicals, 389.
The Library has been increased by 145 volumes, making a total of 2953. This addition was obtained from the following sources : The town purchased 57, and secured 3 in exchange for the Annals of Mendon ; Rev. Carlton A. Staples gave 35 volumes, besides a large number of pamphlets : 13 were presented by Hon. J. H. Walker, who has also furnished the Library with the Official Gazette of the U. S. Patent Office for 1 year ; 6 by the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Others contributing 1 volume are : Hon. W. G. Veazey, Hon. Geo. Fred Williams, J. M. Rusk, Secretary of Agriculture, John Guy Vassar, F. A. Tupper, Bell street Chapel, Providence, R. I., Insurance Companies, Hartford, Conn., Miss Sally V. Allen and John B. Mellen.
Gen. Wm. F. Draper has given 1 year's subscription to the Social Economist, a monthly magazine.
Twenty volumes were magazines given principally by Rev. C. A. Staples, Julius A. George and Edith Bennett, and bound by the town, the past year.
All books were returned on Feb. 6.
ANNIE W. GASKILL, Librarian.
Mendon, Feb. 8, 1892.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Report of the Treasurer of the Trustees of the Taft Public Library for the year ending Feb. 9, 1892 :
DR.
To cash on hand.
$0 62
received on 4 town orders
380 00
66 66 Annie W. Gaskill, cards, fines, etc .. 9 56
$390 18
16
CR.
By cash paid Geo. W. Tucker, for labor $1 75
Eli Bates, for wood ..
5 00
J. A. George, expressage 1 45
66
W. B. Clarke & Co., books and binding .. 73 51
66
66 Lena Williams, services as Librarian . ...
24 00
66 labor on catalogue and cash paid. 26 69
66
6
G. M. Billing-, labels ..
2 25
Carrie A. R. Ford, labor on catalogue ...
25 80
" G. M. Billings, labels.
2 00
66
" Geo. H. Walker & Co., atlas .
15 00
" G. M. Billings, paper and express.
6 00
Annie W. Gaskill, expressage and supplies
6 37
labor on catalogue .....
6 75
66
66
66 services as Librarian .. 28 00
66
G. M. Billings, printing catalogue. ... 165 00
Cash on hand .
0 61
$390 18
Respectfully submitted,
HORACE C. ADAMS, Treasurer. Mendon, Feb. 12, 1892.
Examined, found correct, and with proper vouchers.
JULIUS A. GEORGE, } Auditors. ERWIN A. SNOW,
Mendon, Feb. 13, 1892.
REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF MENDON,
FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1891-92.
MILFORD, MASS.
DAILY JOURNAL PRINTING HOUSE.
1 892.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
1891-92.
ORGANIZATION.
FRANK H. WOOD, Chairman. Term expires 1894.
EDWARD DIXON, Secretary 66 1892.
LYMAN COOK.
1893.
TRUANT OFFICERS.
W. W. NELSON. LYMAN COOK.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S REPORT,
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF MENDON :
The following report of the School Committee is respectfully submitted :
The Committee organized March 7, 1891, and elected Frank H. Wood chairman and Edward Dixon secretary, and assigned the general care of school property as follows :
West and Albeeville, Frank H. Wood; Center and North, Edward Dixon; South and East, Lyman Cook. Edward Dixon was re-appointed school book agent.
During the summer, Mr. Dixon removed from town, thereby causing a vacancy in the School Board, which was filled by the election of Erwin A. Snow as his successor.
In the removal of Mr. Dixon, the town loses the services of one whose long experience with the schools, and whose knowledge of school matters, made him a valuable member of the School Committee.
The committee consider they were very fortunate in securing the services of Miss Nancy C. George, as superintendent of schools, and although her work did not begin until November, are very much pleased with it, as she is very much interested in the schools, and has devoted a large amount of time to ascertaining the condition and needs of the different schools. She is too well known by the people of Mendon to need any recommendation from the School Committee as to her ability.
We would particularly urge upon the citizens of Mendon the necessity of a suitable appropriation to continue the work begun by the present superintendent, as without a superintendent we can- not hope to have good schools.
We would respectfully recommend the following appropriations for the ensuing year :
Support of Schools $1600 00
Text Books and Supplies 150 00
Incidentals
200 00
Apparatus 50 00
Superintendent
300 00
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
APPROPRIATIONS.
Support of schools $1600 00
Incidentals 200 00
Text books and supplies.
200 00
Superintendent of schools
60 00
Apparatus
50 00
OTHER RECEIPTS.
Income from State school fund $267 64
dog tax ..
169 96
Due from out of town scholars, 1891-92 ...
25 00
Received from sale of outbuilding
3 50
Returned of Kate Chapin's bill .
1 00
$2577 10
EXPENDITURES.
Teachers
$1863 00
Fuel
104 71
Care of rooms.
54 45
Text books and supplies
272 35
Incidentals
233 47
Apparatus
14 25
Balance unexpended.
34 87
$2577 10
Amount due above what was due last year.
$188 00
unexpended
34 87
Total excess of appropriations.
$153 13 ·
Amount due above what was due last year, for support of schools.
'$128 00
Resources for support of schools.
$2062 60
Expended .
2022 16
Balance unexpended
$40 44
Total excess of appropriation for support of schools
$87 56
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AMOUNTS CHARGED TO SCHOOLS SEPARATELY.
North school ..
$334 32
Primary and Grammar 652 63
West
230 75
Albeeville
197 16
High
346 32
East
173 00
South
218 00
School books and supplies.
272 35
Incidentals, general supplies
103 45
Apparatus
14 25
$2542 23
ACCOUNT IN DETAIL.
NORTII SCHOOL.
Ada C. Taft, teaching 31 weeks $240 00
care of room . 8 25
L. A. Cook, 2 tons coal . 13 00
W. W. Nelson, 1 cord wood
4 00
66 fitting same . 1 80
2 00
66
repairs on seats 1 00
3 00
66
212 feet boards
2 75
66
care of fires
11 00
66 labor on fence
45
F. H. Wood, .6
90
G. M. Taft, posts
5 60
Z. C. Field, lumber.
16 57
Weed Bros. & Lent, labor
24 00
HIGH SCHOOL.
. W. S. Ricketts, teaching 6 weeks. $90 00
J. F. Allison,
16 weeks 245 00
I. E. Jones, desks
11 32
$346 32
EAST SCHOOL.
Lyman Cook, teaching 19 weeks $152 00
66 1 cord wood.
2 50
66
fitting 3 cords wood .. 4 50
care rooms and fires, 3 bills .. 3 00
$334 32
66 cleaning room
use of well.
6
cash paid use of well. 2 00
E. T. Bates, 2 cords wood ... 7 00
gravel and drawing ... 2 00
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