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Respectfully submitted, Cemetery Commissioners,
GEORGE H. HARTWELL, WARDWELL M. EDWARDS, DANIEL T. MORRILL.
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REPORT of the TRUSTEES of the LIBRARY
TRUSTEES OF JACOB EDWARDS LIBRARY
George Grant Fred E. Corbin Louis O. Rieutord
For the Town Henry Tetreault For the Fund John E. Paige
LIBRARIAN Ella Miersch
ASSISTANTS
Dorothy S. Bamford Alice Hebert
SUNDAYS James W. Lavers
JANITOR
Romnaldo di Bonaventura
LIBRARY HOURS
Week Days, except January 1, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas- 10 to 12; 2 to 9 p. m. Sundays, October-May, 2 to 5:30.
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REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN
To the Trustees of the Jacob Edwards Library :
Year by year more people come to the library, more books are lent, more demands are made upon the Librarian and the staff: the Library is constantly becoming more valuable to the community. 102,176 volumes were circulat- ed during 1931, an increase of three per cent over last year, an increase of more than eighty per cent over ten years ago.
During the year 1,075 volumes were purchased; 359 of which were replacements of wornout books. The only justification for spending public money on public libraries is the educational value of the library. We try to buy a reasonable number of the flood of new fiction, but unless we spend a large proportion of our income on books of permanent value, we are betraying a public trust. And the public responds. Whereas the increase in the circulation of all books has been 80% in ten years, the increase in circulation of adult non-fiction has been over 90%.
814 state certificates were issued to children who had read, and reported on to their teachers, five books from the State reading list; 16 honor certificates for reporting on twenty books from State list. Ten years ago 16,918 volumes were circulated to children; in 1931 29,085 children's books were circulated. There would be little limit to what could be done with a separate children's room.
Fifty or more young people in the reading and reference rooms become a distinct injustice to the older people who wish, and should have, a quiet place for read- ing. This is often the situation in the evening, as well as in the afternoon. The work and needs of a Public Library have greatly changed in fifteen years. It might be advisable to- close the children's room at six, instead of at seven thirty, as at present.
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The annual report of the St. Louis public library says," "More than ever are we convinced that the most important requisites for a librarian (and staff) are strong arches and a. sense of humor".
Respectfuly submitted, ELLA E. MIERSCH,
Librarian.
CIRCULATION BY MONTHSFOR THE PAST TEN YEARS
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
January
5517
5260
5917
6942
6323
7261
8004
8435
9651
10018
February
5661
5136
5825
6416
6108
7675
8103
8439
8560
9443
March
6210
5678
6526
6679
7122
8286
8776
9288
9285
9772
April
5378
4472
5783
5822
6321
7124
.7452
8386
7940
7784
May
4372
3980
4973
5184
5131
6446
6812
6902
6878
6599
June
4121
3999
4567
5603
5663
6166
6628
6481
6519
7065
July
4108
4106
4839
5027
4682
5646
6213
6911
7072
6836
August
3738
4128
5253
5043
4419
6148
6574
7004
6986
7265
September
3591
4067
4743
4962
4843
5750
6467
6725
7969
7611
October
4408
5149
5870
6184
6149
6785
7806
8520
9666
9598
November
4773
5342
5933
6590
6904
7438
7958
9330
9450
10332
December
1
1
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4496
5324
5814
6189
6383
6949
7643
8097
9042
9847
Total
56373 56641 66043 70641 70048 81674 88436 94518 99018
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AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION FORM OF STATISTICS
Population served (estimated)
14,264
Number of volumes lent for home use 102,176
339
Number of days opened during year Hours open each week for reading Hours open each week for lending Number of volumes at beginning of year
561/2
54
28,624
Number of volumes added by purchase
716
Number of volumes added by gift
27
12
Number of volumes added by binding Number of volumes replaced Number of volumes discarded
359
371
Total number of volumes at end of year
29,355
Number of borrowers registered
8,233
Number of borrowers added 1931
646
Circulation per capita
7.16
GIFTS
The Library gratefully acknowledges gifts of books from the following: Herman T. Hyde, Miss Mabel Reed, Southbridge Christian science society, Eddy Town Fund.
Also subscriptions to periodicals and newspapers from the following : Southbridge Press, New England Tele- phone Company, American Optical Co., Southbridge Knights of Columbus, Political Club of Citizens of Polish descent, Isaac Walton League of Southbridge, Southbridge Rotary Club, U. S. A. Recruiting News.
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REPORT of the SEALER of WEIGHTS and MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit to you a report of the work performed by this department during the year 1932.
While the volume of articles sealed is somewhat low- er than last year, the figures are not a true index of the work done by this department.
The outstanding difference this year being the gas- oline pumps. Many of the larger stations installing electric meters.
An electric meter requires more than double the labor to test and seal, than required of a hand operated pump. Yet, the revenue derived from an electric meter pump is 1-6 that of the hand pump.
This year showed a very small amount of devices con- demned only nine being found that were not standard.
A change in the law this year has removed 324 oil jars from the list of articles sealed, although these same jars had to be re-inspected to see that no fruit jars were used.
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SCALES
Adjusted
Sealed
Not Sealed
Condemned
Platform over 5000 lbs.
0
4
1
0
Platform under 5000 lbs.
5
82
4
0
Counter over 100 lbs.
0
1
0
0
Counter under 100 lbs.
2
44
1
0
Beam 100 lbs.
0
1
1
0
Spring over 100 lbs.
0
9
0
0
Spring under 100 lbs.
2
86
1
5
Personal weighing
0
13
0
0
Computing under 100 lbs.
11
112
1
0
Prescription
2
4
0
0
WEIGHTS
Avoirdupois
0
498
0
0
Apothecary
0
52
0
0
Metric
0
35
0
0
MEASURES
Vehicle Tanks
0
3
0
0
Liquid
0
3
0
0
Jars
0
8
0
1
PUMPS
Gasoline Pumps
6
61.
10
3
Gasoline Meter Pumps
2
24
0
0
Kerosene Pumps
0
20
0
0
Oil Pumps
0
14
7
0
Quantity Stops On Pumps
10
299
0
0
Yard Measures
0
29
0
0
40
1462
26
9
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INSPECTIONS OF FOODS Total Tested No. Correct Incorrect
Over Under
Bread
120
106
8
6
Butter
69
68
1
0
Coal in Bags
47
36
0
11
Confectionery
77
77
0
0
Meats and provisions
84
84
0
0
Cord Wood
1
1
0
0
OTHER INSPECTIONS
Markings on Bread
120
Markings of Food Pks.
36
License Peddlers
37
Ice Scales
9
Clinical Thermometers
58
Extra Test of Pumps
19
Oil Jars
168
In addition to this work many applications were filled for peddlers licenses many being State licenses for which the Town Treasurer gets a check from the State for a portion of the fees.
No records are kept at this office of the number of applications filed.
Respectfully submitted
G. R. LARIVIERE
Sealer
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REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
The tree situation of the town to my estimation was never in better condition according to the appropriations granted. All dead trees have been removed so as not to en- danger lives of the pedestrians. Also the branches which were found to be a menace to the public have been tended to in due time. We have exceeded the number taken out by new trees. At present time I have fifty new trees com- ing and the I. Walton League of America, have fifty more which are to be planted along here and there.
Respectfully submitted
ALBERT E. L'ECUYER ·
Tree Warden.
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REPORT OF GYPSY MOTH DEPARTMENT
Much progress has been shown in the Gypsy Moth situation. Today egg clusters are less numerous in number than last year. It is of my opinion that we are gradually getting the upperhand of this disastrous pest by yearly thorough scanting the town. But sorry to discover a pest of another species, very similar to the moth which has come to us of late known as the Satan Moth, it is much smaller in size, but of the same nature, that is as destructive, as the Gypsy Moth.
Feeding mostly on poplar, willows etc. I wish to inform you if you should encounter these please notify me and I will gladly assist you in their destruction. Each year seems to bring us a new pest such as the Beetle pest, better known as the Japanese Beetle, which has been imported through the transportation of plants in the roots of flowers etc. When these have matured they thrive on peach leaves and the fruit. This has not as yet reached our vicinity, although can be expected, as they are already within fifty miles in Boston Harbor.
Respectfully submitted
ALBERT E. L'ECUYER
Superintendent.
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REPORT OF ANIMAL INSPECTOR
Southbridge, Mass., Jan. 15, 1932
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen;
Southbridge, Mass.
Gentlemen :
I hereby render my report for the year ending De- cember 31, 1931.
As your Inspector of Animals I have made two in- spections of barns the past year. The work has greatly increased on account of a few herds being tuberculin tested.
I find five hundred thirty four (534) head of cattle. One hundred eight (108) hogs. Five goats and one sheep.
I quarantined ten dogs having bitten persons. After fourteen days they were released as they showed no symptons of rabies.
Respectfully submitted,
W. C. Van Tassell, D. V. M.
Inspector of Animals.
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES
Southbridge, Mass. Jan. 6, 1932
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen,
I submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1931.
During the year I have issued the following permits.
New Work
31
277
Additional to old work
Total 308
Recommendations to change wiring 49
Corrections made to above 49 1
Total 49
Inspections to both old and new work
357
Respectfully yours,
CHARLES J. LA FRANCE
Inspector of Wiring.
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Report of Playground Committee
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Mr. Hector LeClair.
Chairman of School Committee.
Dear Sir:
The Playground Season opened July 6th 1931 and continued for six weeks, ending August 14th 1931.
Owing to the inclement weather of the first week, out- side activities were omitted on two afternoons. On these afternoons, individual classes were started in the different houses on the grounds. In this way the children did not lose any time in beginning their industrial work.
The five playgrounds; namely, Central, School, Elm, Union St. and Sandersdale had a daily average attendance of 915 children. The Sandersdale rounds with its new en- trance and fencing made it the safest ground for the child- ren in the Community.
After four weeks of playground season owing to un- friendly attitude of a few of the residents, Elm and Union Streets, the kindergarten grounds were closed.
After the closing of Elm St. grounds, the use of a lot was given on Everett St. for playground purposes, but the distance was too great for the little children to cover, therefore, the attendance was reduced considerably.
The afternoon sessions were divided into industrial and play periods. The program opened on each ground at 1:30 P. M. with the "Flag salute" and the singing "Amer- ica" The industrial period included basketry, wooden
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articles, sewing, weaving, and other novelties, as a result 642 articles were completed by the children.
Play periods were divided into active, quiet, com- petitive games and sports.
Special play days were held every Friday on the Dress- er St. grounds, where the children from the different grounds met in competition for the banner, which is given to the ground with the largest number of points. This year the honor went to School St. after Central St. holding it for two consecutive years.
Through the generosity of Mr. Gable, Mr. Burns, Mr. Ashworth and Mr. Illingsworth, we were able to hold a special programme for the children at Cedar Lake Park, Sturbridge, Mass. This outing was held August 13th 1931. A basket lunch was enjoyed, swimming and field events were included in the day's pleasure.
The children assembled at the grounds at 9:00 A. M. oclock and were conveyed by bus to the Park, under special supervision of all teachers. After a very happy day the re- turn trip was made at 4:30 P. M.
Two boys, one from Central St. and one from School St. were presented "Babe Ruth" baseballs for having made the greatest number of hits for the season.
The interest taken by the children in the industrial and athletic activities was most gratifying.
Baseball, Volley ball and Punch ball tournaments proved most interesting, giving the children a chance to prove their true character in sportsmanship.
These sports cause great rivalry and are an incentive to the children to work harder for their home grounds.
An exhibit of articles made, were placed for two days in the window of Mr. Richard McAllister, for which courtesy I am sincerely grateful as the people from all parts of the town had an opportunity to view the excellence
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of playground work. I wish to thank the Grace Flower Shop for the beautiful flowers donated for this exhibition.
I would recommend for the coming season, that tennis courts be laid out on Dresser and Central Streets grounds, so that the children would have an opportunity to learn the finer sports, thereby, making them better citizens.
I wish to acknowledge the co-operation of the Play ground Committee, also that of my co-worker Mrs. John Beck.
The interest and loyalty of the Directors and teachers was untiring and I wish to sincerely thank them.
Respectfully submitted
CECILIA E. POWER
Supervisor of Playgrounds.
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REPORT OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT
The Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Town of Southbridge, Massachusetts
Gentlemen :
Attached is report of Town Accountant for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 1931.
The report shows expenditures and receipts in itemiz- ed form as prescribed by the Division of Accounts of the Department of Taxation & Corporations of Massachusetts. There is also appended a schedule of appropriations and ex- penditures as well as a list of outstanding bills on Dec. 31, 1931 as presented to this department, and a balance sheet as of Dec. 31, 1931.
Respectfully submitted, JOSEPH E. DESROSIER
Town Accountant
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LIST OF OUTSTANDING BILLS Dec. 31, 1931
Treasurer
29.77
Assessor
1.75
Town Hall
55.64
Soldiers Relief
480.40
Water & Ice
50.00
Public Welfare-Outside Poor
898.31
Police Department
99.24
Fire Department
40.30
Ambulance
.85
Sealer of Weights and Measures
5.93
Highways
6.45
Board of Health
92.75
Cemetery
4.70
School Department
213.59
Total Outstanding Bills $1,929.68
RECEIPTS
General Revenue
Taxes :
Current Year, Real Estate and
Personal $327,103.66
Current year, Poll & Old Age Ass'tance
11,395.00
Current year, Excise
19,948.86
Previous years, Real Estate and Personal
117,064.21
Previous years, Poll
1,262.00
Previous years, Excise
3,472.20
Gasoline Tax Refund
5,700.18
Corporation Tax
18,483.65
Income Tax
46,825.70
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National Bank Tax
1,657.89
Trust Company Tax
38.16
Total Taxes
$552,951.51
Licenses :
Liquor
2.00
Junk
45.00
Peddlers
277.00
Sunday
231.00
Pool and Bowling
115.00
Milk
54.00
Jitneys and Jitney Drivers
202.00
All other Licenses and Permits - 523.81
Total Licenses
1,449.81
Fines :
45.00
Courts
Grants and Gifts :
From State
Smith-Hughes Fund
2,225.38
Vocational Aid to Industrial School 14,922.80
From County
Dog Licenses
1,097.42
Total 18,245.60
572,691.92
COMMERCIAL REVENUE Departmental
General Government
723.00
Town Hall
2.00
Treasurer
All other Gen. Gov't.
20.25
Total General Revenue
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Total 745.25
Police Department
Rent
1,250.00
All Other Revenue
15.50
Total 1,265.50
Fire Department
Sale of Old Materials
25.60
All Other
9.50
Total 35.10
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Scaling Fees, Etc.
147.95
Wire Inspection
.30
Board of Health
Contagious Diseases
19.50
Tuberculosis
.40
Total 19.90
Highway Department
Refunds of Over-payments &
Equipt Rental 129.28
Sale of Old Materials
224.20
Total 353.48
Charities
Reimbursements for Relief Rendered
Cities and Towns 3,489.01
State 2,413.54
Mothers' Aid from State
3,889.16
Total Charities 9,791.71
Soldiers' Benefits
State Aid
820.00
Military Aid
579.66
Total 1,399.66
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Schools
Tuition State Wards
256.50
Other Tuition
8,547.00
All Other Revenue
1,127.35
Total 9,930.85
Library
Fines
504.45
Unclassified
Ambulance
515.00
Wild Cat Bounty
30.00
Total 545.00
Total Departmental Revenue 24,739.15
Special Assessments
Sewers, Apportioned
1,079.53
Sidewalks, Unapportioned
673.85
Sidewalks, Apportioned
461.49
Total Assessments 2,214.87
Cemeteries
Sale of Lots & Graves 297.00
Graves Opened, Foundations and
Annual Care
284.09
Perpetual Care
300.00
Total Cemeteries 881.09
INTEREST
Interest
On Bank Deposits 1,099.74
On Taxes 7,412.02
On Sewer Assessments
275.41
On Sidewalk Assessments
77.22
On Trust Funds
Cemetery 3,131.99
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Ella M. Cole
145.00
Edwards Bequest
2,623.97
J. J. Angell & Mynott Fund
88.66
Total Interest 14,854.01
Total Commercial Revenue 42,689.15
Municipal Indebtedness
Anticipation of Revenue
525,000.00
Sinking Fund
2,906.75
Emergency Loan
21,800.00
Total
549,706.75
Total Receipts (all sources)
1,165,087.79
Cash on hand, January 1, 1931 20,382.00
Total 1,185,469.79
PAYMENTS General Government
Moderator
20.00 20.00
Selectmen's Department
Salaries
$ 1,700.00
Clerk
475.00
Stationery and Postage
49.76
Printing and Advertising
56.67
Car Fares, Teams, Etc.
53.00
Telephone
181.63
All Other Including Taxi Badges
99.86
Total Selectmen
2,615.92
Accountant's Department
Salary
1,800.00
Stationery and Postage
23.88
Printing and Advertising
48.78
Binding
15.85
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All Other 28.72
Total Accountant
1,917.23
Treasury Department
Salaries
1,350.00
Clerk
500.00
Stationery, Postage & Printing
109.80
Telephone
41.75
Certifying Notes
42.00
Bond and Insurance
268.08
All Other
27.13
Total Treasury
2,338.23
Collectors Department
Salary
1,500.00
Clerk
500.00
Stationery and Postage
293.80
Printing and Advertising and Recording
387.27
Telephone
47.66
Bond and Insurance
464.02
Travel-Transportation Expense.
146.50
All Other
8.81
Total Collector
3,348.06
Assessors' Department
Salaries-Assessors
2,900.00
Clerks
216.69
Stationery and Postage
206.02
Printing and Advertising
741.12
Car Fares, Teams and Travel
136.85
Telephone
44.55
Examination of Titles
64.25
All Other
62.40
Total Assessors 4,371.88
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Town Clerk's Department
Salary
1,050.00
Clerk
600.00
Stationery and Postage
91.08
Printing and Advertising
27.22
Telephone
53.24
Office Equipment and Supplies _ 122.56
All Other
5.00
Total Town Clerk 1,949.10
Election and Registration Department
Salaries Registrars
160.00
Election Officers
728.50
Clerk to Board of Reg'rs
160.50
All Other Wages
39.25
Printing and Advertising
375.75
Meals
254.00
Stationery and Postage
16.00
All Other Expenses (Equip-
ment)
65.00
Total Election and Registration 1,799.00
Law Department
Town Counsel
800.00
Engineering Department
Salaries
2,038.50
Asst. Engineer and Labor
408.43
Traffic and Street Signs
43.95
Tools and Supplies
62.60
Telephone
38.87
Office Supplies and Postage
78.02
Transportation
All Other
Total Engineering
2,670.37
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Town Hall
Janitor
1,300.00
All Other Wages
217.75
Fuel
875.07
Light and Water
613.19
Janitors' Supplies
117.74
Repairs
661.92
Chairs and Furnishings
164.34
All Other
14.00
Total Town Hall
3,964.01
Total General Government
25,793.80 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY Police Department :
Salaries :
Chief 2,400.00
Patrolmen
22,657.70
Special Police
723.65
Janitor and Other Wages
1,217.00
Miscellaneous Team Hire 5.00
Equipment and Repairs :
Equipment for Men
177.93
All Other
50.97
Maintenance of Automobile
Equipment
708.81
New Automotive Equipment
575.00
Fuel and Light
Fuel
277.56
Light
234.98
Maintenance of Building and Grounds :
221.53
Repairs
Janitor's Supplies 85.22
All Other
45.21
Other Expenses
Printing, Stationery, Postage - 23.25
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Telephone and Police Signal
System
1,080.42
Care of Prisoners
365.95
Travel Expenses
19.40
All Other
105.74
Total Police Department
30,975.32
Fire Department
Salaries and Wages
Engineers
700.00
Chief
2,400.00
Permanent Men
13,317.38
Call Men
3,332.00
Supt. of Alarms
225.00
Equipment Maintenance and Repairs :
Compressor
175.00
Apparatus Repairs
533.16
New Hose
512.00
Equipment for Men
46.01
Alarm Boxes, Etc.
320.70
Gasoline and Oil
130.19
Tires and Tubes
213.00
All Other
62.64
Hydrant Service
13,682.50
Fuel and Light :
Fuel
388.44
Light
190.17
Water 26.23
Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds :
Repairs 191.18
Furniture and Furnishings 181.75
Laundry Work
66.43
All Other 93.34
Other Expenses
Stationery, Printing, Postage 11.60
Telephone
149.54
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Travel Expenses
81.40
All Other 76.83
Special Appropriation Accounts :
Repairs Roof Station NO. 2 and Painting 451.05
Tires & Wheels Seagrave Pump-
ing Engine
490.00
Total Fire Department
38,047.54
Forest Fires
Salaries and Wages
i
Warden
200.00
Fighting Fires
27.50
Apparatus Supplies
47.75
Tools and Equipment
156.80
Forest Fire Pump Truck
745.00
Hose & Equipment of Truck
1,625.00
All Other
11.00
Total Forest Fires
Planting and Trimming Trees :
Labor-Superintendent
425.50
Truck Hire
153.00
Hardware and Tools
19.54
Total Tree Warden
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth Extermination :
Labor 389.50
Hardware and Tools and Inter-
sectides
108.00
Truck Hire
Total 497.50
Inspector of Wires
Salaries and Wages
Inspector
480.00
Office Supplies and Printing.
100.10
2,813.05
598.04
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Office Equipment
44.00
Total Inspection of Wires
624.10
Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary
1,050.00
Stationery,
Postage,
Printing
and Advertising 12.16
Car Fares, Teams, and Trans- portation
250.00
Telephone
16.09
Equipment and Repairs
63.65
Total Sealer of Weights and Measures 1,391.90
Damage to Persons and Property 15.95
Game Warden 100.00
Total Protection of Persons and Property
75,063.40
HEALTH AND SANITATION
General Administration :
Salary of Board of Health 300.00
Salary of Agent 500.00
Stationery and Postage
27.59
Printing and Advertising
25.15
Telephone
87.60
All Other (Including Trans-
portation)
115.53
Quarantine and Contagious Diseases :
Board and Treatment 181.25
Medical Attendance 398.00
Guards and Nurses
11.00
Drugs and Medicines
29.95
Dry Goods and Clothing
27.60
Hospitals
140.56
Cities and Towns
61.50
Transportation of Patients
260.50
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Tuberculosis
Board and Treatment 1,841.41
Food and Clothing
196.01
All Other
64.25
Vital Statistics
Births
54.75
Deaths
36.75
Other Expenditures :
Plumbing Inspector
1,200.00
Nurse
1,526.15
Dental Clinic
630.73
All Other
5.00
Inspection :
School Children
Salaries
500.00
Animals
Salaries
300.00
Meats and Provisions
Salaries
400.00
Expenses
138.48
Milk and Vinegar Salaries
100.00
Refuse and Garbage
Labor 4,012.50
125.00
Rent of Dump
37.30
Equipment
1
1 1
13,334.56
Total Health
Sewer Maintenance
Administration
Commissioners' Salary 300.00
Supt. & Ass'ts. Supt's. Salaries 2,268.00
Stationery, Printing Postage 2.25 .
Telephone and Clerk Hire
92.64
All Other
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General
Labor
Tools and Equipment
47.40
Piping and Fittings
25.95
Sewer Repairs
145.50
All Other
77.65
Total Sewer Maintenance
2,959.39
SUPPLEMENTAL
Glover Street Sewer
Contract
842.85
Inspector
22.00
Manholes and Pipe
314.26
Recording
3.17
Extra Construction
3.59
All Other
4.00
Total
1,189.87
Wardwell Court Sewer
349.89
Total Health Sanitation and Sewers
17,833.71
HIGHWAYS
General Administration
Surveyor
1,800.00
Clerk
300.00
All Other (Telephone and Office Expenses)
101.26
General
Labor 11,332.07
Teams
137.00
Broken Stone and Gravel, Etc. _ 1,073.99
Equipment and Repairs 1,111.59
Truck Hire 5,049.91
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Stone Crushing
556.71
Motor Equipment Maintenance
2,158.90
Gas and Oil
1,052.47
New Automobile
487.00
Fuel and Roller
125.50
Materials-Trap Rock, Etc.
1,631.43
All Other
37.67
Total
26,955.50
Maintenance of Permanent Roads:
Labor
1,159.25
Truck Hire
1,222.54
Materials
3,119.38
Maintenance Motor Equipment 312.45
Gas and Oil
186.76
Total Maintenance Permanent Roads Sidewalk and Curbing :
Maintenance
Labor
1,157.75
Trucks
172.52
Materials
667.02
Total Sidewalks and Curbing
1.997.29
Street Oiling
Materials
2.494.73
Snow and Ice Removal
Labor
6.955.75
Teams
10.00
Truck Hire
4.530.79
Maintenance Motor Equipment
104.21
Gas and Oil
149.79
Equipment and Tools
120.86
Sand. Gravel and Material
291.00
All Other
25.00
Total
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6,000.38
12,187.40
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Street Lights
Contract
15,178.34
Hiker Monument
61.42
Christmas Lighting
100.00
Total Street Lights
15,339.76
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Dresser Street Sidewalk:
Contract
1,836.16
Materials
12.80
Extra Construction
103.05
Inspection and All Other
17.58
Total Dresser Street Sidewalk Marcy Street Pavement :
1,969.59
Labor
11,382.09
Tools and Equipment Repairs
1,440.83
Truck Hire
4,198.96
Materials
6,282.01
All Other
44.17
Total Marcy Street Pavement Morris Street Drain :
23,348.06
Labor
521.25
Trucks
12.00
Gas and Oil
12.38
Materials
638.00
Total Morris Street Drain North Mechanic Streets Drain :
1,181.63
Contract
1,037.63
Extra Construction
856.39
Catch Basins and Frames
87.27
All Other
18.50
Total North Mechanic Street Drain 1,999.79
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South Sayles Street Drains :
Contract
2,159.53
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