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Firms and corporations assessed,
3
Non-residents assessed,
494
Total number assessed,
1586
Number of horses assessed,
229
Number of cows assessed,
147
Number of neat cattle assessed,
32
Number of swine,
17
STATE, COUNTY AND NATIONAL BANK TAX.
Paid. state tax, 1915,
$3,412.50
County tax, 1915,
2,050.77
Dog tax, 1915,
210.60
Cape Cod National Bank tax,
3.090.69
State highway tax,
340.46
TAX ABATEMENT.
Dr.
Cr.
Appropriation,
$300.00
Payments, 1912
Exceeded,
150.02
Taxes, $28.00 .
Payments, 1913 Taxes, 154.62
Payments, 1914
Taxes, 267.40
$450.02
$450.02
43
TAX ABATEMENT, 1912.
John P. Parker, failed,
$17.00
Moses E. Small, inability,
8.80
Antone Rodrick, dead,
2.20
$28.00
TAX ABATEMENT, 1913.
Charles F. Bassett, inability,
$2.00
John A. Brennan, can't be found,
2.00
George L. Card, dead,
2.00
Charles W. Chase, left town,
2.54
Arthur F. Chase, paid in Dennis,
3.08
Joseph C. Chase, overtax,
1.44
Sears K. Chase, paid elsewhere,
2.70
John Carey, left town,
2.00
Joseph L. Chase, et al., inability,
5.04
Charlotte Doane, heirs, no property,
1.80
John DeGrace, inability,
11.36
George F. Ellis, left town,
2.00
Hiram B. Eldredge, inability,
2.54
Henry B. Ellis, dead,
2.54
Joseph J. Edwards, left town,
2.00
William C. Gomes, inability,
3.52
George A. Hentz, paid in Providence,
2.00
Frank Lessa, inability, .
2.00
Mary O. McNulty, widow's exemption,
7.56
Philip T. Nickerson, old age,
2.00
44
John D. Cummings, paid in Haverhill, 2.00
Nehemiah E. Nickerson, inability,
39.62
Manuel G. Pena, tax to others,
4.50
James Sullivan, can't be found,
2.00
Danforth Steele, dead,
3.44
Moses E. Small, inability,
9.92
Oliver C. Snow, inability,
8.10
Mary E. Small, widow,
5.04
J. West Thompson, left town,
2.18
Charles H. Taylor, paid in Wareham,
2.00
John Winn, left town,
2.00
J. Wilbur Bearse, taxed twice,
1.80
E .W. Briggs, paid in Wareham,
1.80
Elizabeth Baker, widow's exemption,
5.40
Estate Francis Cahoon, no property,
.72
Estate Elisha Rogers, no property,
1.08
Esther K. Hopkins. no property.
.90
$154.62
TAX ABATEMENTS, 1914.
Theresa Allen, no property,
$3.99
Samuel Harding, no property,
2.85
Edmond Kendrick, no property,
1.90
John II. Nickerson, no property,
.76
Walter S. Doane, et al., taxed twice.
23.18
H. W. Estey, no property,
.95
Irving C. Hammond, no property,
2.85
Esther K. Hopkins. no property.
.95
45
Cordelia T. Kelly, et al., no property,
.57
Ellen B. Orcutt, taxed twice,
21.85
Lilla Nickerson, et al., taxed twice,
23.18
ITenry Angelo, can't be found,
2.00
Charles F. Bassett, left town,
2.00
John A. Brennan, left town,
2.00
George L. Card, dead,
2.00
Fred E. Chase, dead,
3.52
Aurulla Chase, dead,
2.46
Charles W. Chase, left town,
2.57
John Carey, left town,
2.00
Joseph L. Chase, inability,
2.00
Joseph L. Chase, et al., inability,
10.64
John DeGrace, inability,
11.88
Hiram B. Eldredge, inability,
2.00
George F. Ellis, left town,
2.00
Tabitha Baker, et al., inability,
14.44
Henrietta Eldredge, widow,
8.17
Spencer P. Ellis, inability,
10.07
Joseph G. Edwards, left town,
2.00
Benjamin Ellis, left town,
2.19
Eugene L. Freeman, dead,
2.00
William C. Gomes, dead,
15.30
John T. Gonsalves, overtax,
11.97
Wallace E. Harding, no property,
.76
Rebecca Lee, widow,
8.36
Mary O. McNulty, widow,
7.98
Philip T. Nickerson, old age,
2.00
Nehemiah E. Nickerson, dead,
9.50
Hiram E. Nickerson, inability,
9.00
Charles F. Nichols, paid in Orleans,
2.19
Manuel G. Pena, no property,
4.75
46
Antone Rodrick, dead,
2.19
Tabatha C. Sears, inability,
8.55
Moses E. Small, inability, Danforth Steele, dead, J. D. York, under age,
10.36
3.52
2.00
$267.40
Respectfully submitted,
EPHRAIM H. DOANE, J. FREEMAN RYDER, THOMAS H. NICKERSON,
Assessors of Harwich.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of Harwich, have this day examined the accounts of the Assessors and found the same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE, HERBERT E. COOK,
Auditors.
Harwich, Jan. 12, 1916.
Tax Collector's Report
Account of Taxes, 1912.
Uncollected, Jan. 1, 1915,
$45.80
Interest collected, 2.83
$48.63
Paid Treasurer, $48.63
Account of Taxes, 1913.
Uncollected. Jan. 1, 1915,
$1,588.67
Interest collected,
121.15
$1,709.82
Paid Treasurer,
$1,588.53
Uncollected.
121.29
$1,709.82
Account of Taxes, 1914.
Uncollected Jan. 1, 1915,
$10,479.41
Interest collected, Moth taxes,
239.68
4.40
$10,723.49
48
Paid Treasurer,
Uncollected,
$7,474.60 3.248.89
$10,723.49
Account of Taxes, 1915.
Amount of warrant,
Added taxes,
$35,034.75 192.40
Interest collected,
17.15
Moth Taxes,
12.80
$35,257.10
Paid Treasurer,
$24,622.78
Uncollected.
10,634.32
$35.257.10
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES D. HALL, Collector.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of Town of Harwich, have this day examined the accounts of the Tax Collector, and found same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE, HERBERT E. COOK,
Auditors.
Jan. 12th. 1916.
Report of Overseers of the Poor
The Overseers of the Poor herewith submit the following report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1915:
ALMSHOUSE.
Dr.
Cr.
Appropriation.
$1,300.00
Payments, $1,557.89
Receipts,
66.00
Exceeded,
· 191.89
$1,557.89
$1.557.89
Paid Albert Hall, keeper,
$250.00
Albert Hall, supplies,
83.75
$333.75
Paid A. H. Bassett, groceries,
55.44
Harwich Coal and Lumber Co., coal,
72.25
J. F. Tobey & Son, meat and groceries, Alpheus Howes, supplies,
54.64
Warren E. Nickerson, groceries,
73.47
James C. Baker, groceries,
67.15
P. L. Nickerson, medicine,
17.43
C. S. Hunt, dry goods,
31.12
Young Bros., groceries, 46.40
John F. Allen, milk,
60.20
E. M. Robbins, groceries,
46.53
Estate S. J. Miles, meats and groceries,
52.44
J. O. Hulse, Jr., meats and groceries,
42.73
C. S. Burgess & Co., coal,
14.73
233.30
50
Kendrick & Bearse, coal, .
25.50
S. J. Smith, shoes and rubbers,
1.75
J. F. Ryder, supplies, 28.00
Mrs. Arthur HI. Chase, labor,
25.00
John F. T. Ryder, labor,
3.60
B. C. Kelley, groceries, 104.81
Thomas E. Larkin, labor,
1.00
Benjamin F. Eldridge, plowing,
3.00
T. R. Eldridge, grain,
40.31
Jasper S. Small, repairs,
2.25
Isaiah Kelley, repairs,
.60
Herbert E. Cook, groceries,
54.25
Hiram L. Crowell & Son, groceries,
43.39
T. W. Harriman, plowing,
1.00
Fred W. Baker, meats,
3.85
Trustees Brooks Park,
18.00
$1,557.89
Due for board of inmates,
$180.00
OUTSIDE POOR.
Dr.
Cr.
Appropriation,
$1.700.00
Payments,
$2,747.43
Receipts,
435.20
Exceeded,
612.23
$2.747.43
$2,747.43
51
Paid Town Aid in cash. $370.00
Harry D. Handy, M. D.,
139.50
P. F. Miller, M. D., 110.50
J. F. Nickerson, M. D.
98.15
E. S. Osborne, M. D.,
81.00
D. R. Ginn, M. D.,
79.10
Ephraim H. Doane, expense looking up paupers, 16.85
J. Freeman Ryder, expense looking up pau- pers, and wood,
23.12
Thomas H. Nickerson, expense looking up paupers, 11.60
Kendrick & Bearse, coal,
12.75
Alvin H. Bassett, groceries,
82.96
Harwich Coal and Lumber Co., coal,
24.78
Alfred K. Drew, board and care,
141.45
J. F. Tobey & Son, groceries,
180.27
Samuel J. Smith, shoes,
4.75
Citizens' Mutual Aid,
12.60
John Condon, shoes,
10.45
State Board of Charity,
400.35
W. Sears Nickerson, burial,
253.36
Town of Dennis, aid,
9.94
E. M. Robbins, groceries,
144.75
J. O. Hulse, Jr., groceries,
202.86
Barnabas Sears, coal,
74.30
Town of Yarmouth, aid,
4.52
Charles H. Taylor, wood,
7.00
Warren E. Nickerson, groceries,
1.41
William H. Bassett, E. to Waverly,
16.07
Thomas R. Eldridge, grain,
18.95
Rev. Charles Wilson, services,
3.00
52
Theodore R. Ellis, digging grave,
2.50
Nichols & Atkins, supplies,
5.85
City of Brockton, supplies,
13.28
Laban Snow. shoes,
2.50
A. H. Matson, glasses,
2.00
City of Cambridge, supplies,
2.50
Town of Watertown, care and supplies,
162.46
Mrs. Hattie Doane, care and labor,
20.00
$2,747.43
Received from Caleb Chase fund,
$435.20
POOR OF OTHER CITIES AND TOWNS.
Dr.
Cr.
Appropriation,
$200.00
Payments, $274.78
Exceeded,
74.78
$274.78
$274.78
Paid for Town of Princeton,
$143.10
Town of Chatham,
29.33
Town of Dennis,
4.00
City of Medford,
90.35
Town of Wareham,
8.00
$274.78
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STATE PAUPERS.
Dr.
Appropriation,
$50.00
- No payments. Cr.
SUMMARY POOR ACCOUNT.
Dr.
Cr.
Almshouse appro-
priation,
$1,300.00
Almshouse pay-
ments,
$1,557.89
Outside poor appro-
priation,
1,700.00
Outside poor pay-
ments,
2,747.43
Poor of other cities
and towns,
200.00
Poor of other cities
and towns,
274.78
State pauper
ap-
propriation,
50.00
Chase fund interest. 435.20
Other receipts, 66.00
Due from other cities
and towns.
274.78
Due from inmates
Almshouse,
180.00
Exceeded.
374.12
$4.580.10
$4.580.10
Number of inmates in Almshouse, 1915,
S
Number of persons fully supported, 1915, 1
Number of persons partially supported. 1915,
66
Total, 75
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Respectfully submitted,
EPHRAIM H. DOANE, J. FREEMAN RYDER, THOMAS H. NICKERSON, Overseers of Poor.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of Harwich, have this day examined the accounts of the Overseers of the Poor and found the same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE, HERBERT E. COOK,
Auditors.
Harwich, Jan. 12, 1916.
Report of Road Commissioners
Everett L. Ellis, Aaron E. Baker, Alonzo Nickerson, Commissioners.
General Repairs, Snow, Bridges, Fences and Railings and Special Appropriations.
General Repairs.
Dr. Cr
Appropriation,
$1,800.00
Payments east sec- tion, $619.46
Exceeded,
203.76
Received rent of
Middle section, 786.62
engine,
5.00
West section, 602.68
$2,008.76
$2,008.76
56
EASTERN SECTION.
Alonzo Nickerson, Commissioner.
Alonzo Nickerson,
$169.20
Ahiria Chase,
8.45
Albert Higgins,
8.60
Albyron Ellis,
3.20
Albert Robbins,
34.20
Charlie Antoine,
8.05
Earnest S. Nickerson,
9.10
Earnest L. Nickerson.
19.80
Everett Ellis.
18.00
Edward Kelley,
2.40
George Doane.
.50
George Crowell.
10.30
George Kendrick,
16.90
George McCarta,
.50
H. M. Small,
2.10
Henry Hallingsworth.
5.40
Isaac Kendrick.
.70
Joshua Ryder,
22.50
Joseph D. Nickerson,
33.60
Kenneth Nickerson,
6.40
Leroy Nickerson,
7.50
Lewis Rogers.
3.00
Manuel Antoine.
34.15
Mellie Small.
1.60
Nathaniel Cahoon,
9.30
Ned Wilbur.
2.75
R. H. Small.
8.20
Ralph Cashen.
.80
57
Samuel Nickerson.
10.40
Seabury Taylor,
4.80
Tommy Taylor,
1.60
Thomas Kendrick,
15.20
Tony Antoine,
11.85
Tobey & Sons,
2.00
Wallace Harding,
1.60
William Crapo,
14.40
Willmont Kenney,
.80
Winnie Higgins,
9.60
Lewis Rogers, 15 loads sand, at 2c,
.30
Sarah Nickerson, 26 loads sand, at 2c,
.52
E. C. Eldredge, 54 loads sand, at 2c,
1.08
Mrs. S. L. Moore, 13 loads sand, at 2c,
.26
Alonzo Nickerson, 10 loads sand, at 2c,
.20
Henry Davis, 50 loads sand, at 2c,
1.00
Nathaniel Cahoon, 180 loads loam, at 3c.
5.40
Timothy Stearns, 12 loads loam, at 3c,
.36
S. D. Eldredge, 25 loads loam, at 3c,
.75
Albert Kendrick, 70 loads loam, at 3c,
2.10
Manuel Antoine. 8 loads loam, at 3c,
.24
Mrs. Abbie Nickerson, 34 loads loam, at 3c.
1.02
Thomas Kenney Estate, 114 loads loam, at 3c,
3.42
Thomas Kendrick, 98 loads loam, at 3c.
2.94
Albertine Jeruald. 63 loads loam, at 3c.
1.89
Johnnie Eldredge. 27 loads loam. at 5c,
1.35
W. J. Nickerson, 40 loads loam, at 3c.
1.20
Ambrose Freeman, 100 loads clay, at 5c,
5.00
Alonzo Nickerson, 169 loads clay at 5c. .
8.45
Mrs. S. L. Moore. 4 loads clay, at 5c.
.20
W. J. Nickerson. 11 loads loam, at 3c.
.33
Randolph Young, tile and board,
4.25
58
Reuben Kendrick, painting guide boards, 2.75 N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., 110 cub. yd. cinders at 50c, 55.00
$619.46
MIDDLE SECTION.
Everett L. Ellis, Commissioner.
Joe Crowell,
$37.20
Warren Clark,
.40
W. P. Nichols,
27.00
Chester Baker,
1.60
Earl White,
5.40
Chas. Taylor,
2.80
Arthur Ellis,
20.40
Edgar F. Bassett,
5.50
T. W. Harriman,
27.60
Roy Chase,
9.60
Harold Chase,
22.40
Harry Eldredge,
18.40
Everett L. Ellis,
188.20
John F. Ryder,
.90
John Naves, clay,
17.52
Manuel Roderick,
35.40
R. H. Mullaney,
52.80
James Baker,
8.00
William Philip,
26.40
59
Harry Nickerson,
3.20
Harold Ellis,
116.00
Alfred Nunes,
11.20
Ben Ellis,
16.00
Levi Snow,
28.80
Henry Nickerson,
7.60
Chas. Viera,
5.60
Rudolph Nunes,
6.40
Willie Crabe,
11.20
Henry Baker,
9.60
Rollo Eldredge,
9.60
Joe Pena,
14.20
Alfred Gonsalve,
6.40
Zack Deluze,
11.00
Manuel Lopes
3.00
Rudolph Gonsalve,
7.80
N.Y., N.H. & H. R.R. Co., freight, cinders from S. Har. 11.50
$786.62
WEST SECTION.
Aaron E. Baker, Commissioner.
A. E. Baker,
$170.00
J. W. Cummings,
58.60
S. S. Cahoon,
10.80
S. P. Hall,
12.60
60
R. W. Rogers,
$1.80
J. F. Chase,
1.20
Willie Parker,
9.20
Everett Cahoon,
6.80
J. C. Baker,
12.60
Alton P. Hall,
15.60
Isaac Gomes,
.80
T. W. Harriman,
1.80
M. E. Chase,
16.80
Arthur Cahoon,
3.20
John W. Hall,
6.50
H. M. Crosby,
9.40
George Wixon,
.60
Edward Baker,
12.60
Edwin L. Chase,
6.00
Leon Smith,
5.60
Richard Gray,
3.20
Joseph Sears,
3.20
Howard Nickerson,
2.40
Holand Rogers,
5.60
Seth F. Wixon,
12.60
Willis B. Chase,
12.40
Cyrus W. Chase,
9.00
N. B. Smith,
12.80
A. F. Wixon,
5.20
H. F. Berry,
50.00
Albert Clark.
2.40
Frank S. Doane,
11.00
Harry Chase,
11.20
Andrew Chase,
1.90
G. M. Chase,
9.20
A. F. Wixon, Jr.,
4.60
61
Judson B. Chase,
4.80
Elijah Doane,
10.80
J. C. Chase,
10.80
Gustavus Kelley,
4.80
A. L. Weeks,
2.00
Rufus Gray,
1.00
Walter Cahoon,
.50
T. W. Bearse,
3.80
C. D. Hall,
5.40
G. D. Hall,
1.60
J. F. Walker,
3.60
Rodolph Nickerson,
3.00
Calven Parker,
.40
Horace Hanlz,
.40
Benj. Kindrick,
4.20
Clifton Cobb,
1.60
E. K. Crowell, 34 loads sand. at 3c,
1.02
Edgar Cahoon, 57 loads sand, at 3c,
1.71
Alton P. Hall, 20 loads sand, at 3c,
.60
J. W. Cummings, 25 loads sand, at 3c,
.75
N. B. Smith, 45 loads sand, at 3c.
1.35
A. E. Baker, 20 loads sand, at 3c,
.60
R. Phillips, 30 loads sand, at 3c,
.90
A. II. Ryder. clay,
5.60
C. D. Hall, 80 loads clay, at 5c.
4.00
7.80
J. H. Eldridge, 156 loads clay, at 5c, Alton Hall, 9 loads clay, at 5c
.45
$602.68
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SNOW.
Dr. Appropriation, $300.00
No payments. Cr.
BRIDGES.
Dr Cr.
Appropriation,
$200.00
Payments middle
Exceeded,
688.85
section,
$764.56
West section. 124.29
$888.85
$888.85
MIDDLE SECTION.
Everett L. Ellis, Commissioner. Railroad Bridge.
John F. Bassett,
$24.00
P. H. Bassett,
12.00
Joe Crowell,
17.60
Tom Harriman,
12.80
Willie Crabe,
5.20
W. P. Nichols,
17.60
63
Everett L. Ellis,
57.60
Harold Ellis,
27.20
C. S. Burgess,
156.31
Harwich Coal and Lumber Co.,
425.32
Chas. H. Wilson,
2.00
H. Howes,
6.93
$764.56
WEST SECTION.
Aaron E. Baker, Commissioner.
A. E. Baker,
$31.20
H. F. Berry,
14.00
G. M. Chạse,
12.00
J. W. Cummings,
26.50
E. L. Ellis,
1.50
F. A. Adams, bolts,
.85
Paul F. Sears, lumber,
4.78
C. S. Burgess & Co., lumber,
24.36
Harwich Coal and Lumber Co., lumber,
9.10
$124.29
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FENCE AND RAILINGS.
Dr.
Cr.
Appropriation,
$300.00
Payments :
East section, $98.71
West section. 109.02
Exceeded,
21.46
Middle section. 113.73
$321.46
$321.46
EAST SECTION.
Alonzo Nickerson, Commissioner.
Alonzo Nickerson,
$20.40
Abbott L. Robbins,
2.00
Ernest L. Nickerson,
20.30
Gorham Nickerson,
1.70
H. M. Small,
3.40
Harwich Coal & Lumber Co.,
23.41
Harold Sears, 100 posts @ 121/2c.,
12.50
Joseph D. Nickerson,
2.00
Nathaniel Cahoon,
4.80
Sparrow Young, paint,
4.10
Tobey & Sons, paint,
4.10
$98.71
65
WEST SECTION.
Aaron E. Baker, Commissioner.
A. E. Baker,
$31.60
J. W. Cummings,
2.40
H. F. Berry,
9.80
N. B. Smith,
9.60
G. M. Chase,
1.20
Edward Baker,
6.40
Holand Rogers,
6.40
Joseph Sears,
2.40
H. W. Sears, 100 posts,
12.50
A. E. Baker. 13 pounds nails, at 4c,
.52
Harwich Coal & Lumber Co., lumber,
26.20
$109.02
MIDDLE SECTION.
Everett L. Ellis, Commissioner.
Jasper Small,
$7.50
Linwood Small,
4.00
Harold W. Sears,
12.50
P. A. Atkins,
6.82
Everett Ellis,
1.80
J. F. Tobey & Son,
1.10
Harwich Coal & Lumber Co., guide boards,
45.85
66
Roy K. Hamer,
5.06
Harold Ellis,
2.40
W. P. Nichols,
2.40
Everett L. Ellis,
9.60
J. W. Bassett,
4.20
$113.73
OIL ROAD PATCHING.
Dr.
Cr.
Appropriation,
$300.00
. Payments :
Exceeded,
104.99
Middle section,
$261.26
West section, 143.73
$404.99
$404.99
MIDDLE SECTION.
Everett L. Ellis, Commissioner. Oil Road Patching.
Everett L. Ellis. $20.80 Harold Ellis, 20.80
10.50
Charles Wilson,
67
J. W. Crowell,
10.40
Dwight Emery,
8.60
Tom Harriman,
8.80
W. P. Nichols,
7.20
Joe Pena,
5.60
Standard Oil Co., of New York, oil,
121.48
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., freight,
57.58
$261.26
WEST SECTION.
Aaron E. Baker, Commissioner.
Oil Road Patching.
A. E. Baker,
$22.80
H. F. Berry,
6.60
J. W. Cummings,
12.80
G. M. Chase,
8.80
Judson B. Chase,
4.80
M. E. Chase,
6.40
Calvin Parker,
3.20
A. E. Baker, freight,
14.58
Standard Oil Co., oil,
63.75
$143.73
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EAST SECTION.
Alonzo Nickerson, Commissioner.
East Harwich-Brewster Road.
Alonzo Nickerson,
$38.20
Abbott Robbins,
28.80
Albyron Ellis,
20.80
Earnest L. Nickerson,
27.40
Earnest S. Nickerson,
12.80
Henry Hollingsworth,
15.20
Joseph D. Nickerson,
12.80
Joseph Carary,
3.20
Leroy Nickerson,
14.10
Manuel Antoine,
10.90
Ned Wilbur,
7.20
Nathaniel Cahoon,
14.20
Thomas Kendrick,
13.60
Tony Antoine,
9.00
Wallace Harding,
9.60
Nathaniel Cahoon, 10 loads loam, at 3c.,
.30
Mary Eldredge, 115 loads loam, at 3c.,
3.45
Minnie Nickerson, 35 loads loam, at 3c.,
1.05
Nelson Court, 67 loads loam, at 3c.,
2.01
Mrs. Joel Cahoon, 26 loads loam, at 3c.,
.78
Alonzo Nickerson, repairs on plough,
3.18
$248.57
Appropriation,
250.00
Unexpended, . $1.43
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EAST SECTION. Alonzo Nickerson, Commissioner. South Harwich, Hammond Road.
Alonzo Nickerson,
$22.00
Abbott L. Robbins,
3.20
Ahiria Chase,
8.30
Earnest L. Nickerson,
4.00
Earnest S. Nickerson,
1.20
Everett Ellis, rolling road,
5.00
George Doane,
4.00
George Crowell,
14.25
Henry Hollingsworth,
3.60
J. G. Ryder,
4.00
Joseph D. Nickerson,
3.60
Leroy Nickerson,
1.20
Mellie Small.
6.50
Manuel Antoine,
2.00
Nathaniel Cahoon,
2.00
A. H. Small,
3.60
Samuel Nickerson,
10.00
Tony Antoine,
6.80
William Crapo,
3.60
Willmont Kenney,
.80
2 carloads cinders, 67 cu. yds., @ 50c,
33.50
Rufus Small. 204 loads loam @ 3c,
6.12
Alonzo Kendrick, 44 loads loam @ 3c,
1.32
$150.59
Appropriation,
$150.00
Exceeded appropriation, .59
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EAST SECTION.
Alonzo Nickerson, Commissioner. East Harwich Oil Road.
Alonzo Nickerson,
$16.60
Abbott Robbins,
4.60
Albyron Ellis,
11.40
Henry Hollingsworth,
5.50
Joseph Carary,
4.00
Joseph D. Nickerson,
10.80
Thomas Kendrick,
6.30
Mrs. S. L. Moores, 3 loads clay, at 5c.,
.15
Jabez Crowell, 64 loads sand, at 2c.,
1.28
Sarah Nickerson, 24 loads sand, at 2c.,
.48
Mrs. Joshua Kendrick, 27 loads sand, at 2c.,
.54
Walter Emery, 8 loads ashes.
.24
W. J. Nickerson, sand screen,
.25
Mrs. S. L. Moores, 48 loads sand, at 2c.,
.96
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., use of engine 1914,
54.44
$117.54
Balance appropriation 1914,
123.02
Unexpended, $5.48
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SISSON ROAD.
Everett L. Ellis, Commissioner.
Everett L. Ellis,
$125.40
A. K. Drew,
1.60
Frank Hathaway,
1.60
Earl White,
3.20
Joe Crowell,
36.30
Ben Ellis,
5.60
Arthur Ellis,
5.60
R. H. Mullaney,
7.80
William Phillips,
5.60
Henry Baker,
3.20
Tom Harriman,
31.65
Harry Eldredge,
12.35
Harold Chase,
2.80
H. F. Gibbs,
13.05
Manuel Roderick,
11.30
Alfred Nunes,
2.80
Rudolph Nunes,
2.80
Joe Pena,
11.90
Willie Crabe,
2.70
William P. Nichols,
36.40
Manuel Lopes,
15.30
Barnabas Sears,
15.76
A. H. Bassett,
1.50
J. F. Tobey & Son,
7.35
Town of Brewster,
12.50
State Inspector of Boilers,
2.50
Harold Ellis,
104.80
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Standard Oil Co. of New York, oil,
185.50
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R., use of engine, 1914,
75.00
$743.86
Received from State, 1915,
$500.00
Exceeded, 243.86
SNOW INN ROAD.
Everett L. Ellis, Commissioner.
Everett L. Ellis,
$155.80
A. K. Drew,
.80
Ezekiel Nickerson,
1.20
Harold Ellis,
147.70
Earl White,
1.60
Joe Crowell,
44.10
Ben. Ellis.
1.60
Arthur Ellis.
3.80
Rollo Eldredge,
11.40
Charles Taylor,
7.20
Levi Snow,
7.20
Zack Deluze.
6.40
Alfred Gonsalves,
3.20
Joe Pena,
16.20
Manuel Roderick,
11.40
William Phillips,
10.00
Tom Harriman,
14.80
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Harry Eldredge,
32.40
Manuel Lopes,
12.60
Rudolph Nunes,
1.60
Charles Viera,
1.00
E. A. Cahoon,
2.80
H. F. Gibbs,
30.00
W. P. Nichols,
36.20
Walter I. Paine,
7.25
Harwich Coal & Lumber Co.,
19.85
Fred L. Chase,
4.10
Clifton Nickerson.
3.69
Town of Brewster,
12.50
Alpheus Howes,
.90
State Inspector of Boilers,
2.50
Standard Oil Co., of N. Y., oil,
205.18
N. Y .. N. H. & H. R. R. Co, use of engine. 1914.
75.00
$891.97
Balance appropriation. 1914.
$766.43
Exceeded.
125.54
BANK-EAGLE ROAD.
Everett L. Ellis, Commissioner.
Joe Crowell,
$ .80
W. P. Nichols, 1.20
Everett L. Ellis, 3.60
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Harold Ellis, 3.60
N. H., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., use engine 1914, 13.30
$22.50
Balance appropriation 1914,
$71.90
Unexpended, 49.40
WEST SECTION. Aaron E. Baker, Commissioner. BAXTER KELLEY ROAD.
N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., use of engine 1914, $27.22
Balance appropriation 1914, $137.63
Unexpended, 110.41
GUIDE BOARDS ARE MAINTAINED :
Near the residence of Asa Rogers, Near the residence of late Joshua Nickerson, Near the residence of late Nathan Nickerson, Near the residence of Ephraim Eldredge, Near the residence of late Joshua Kendrick, Near the residence of Alonzo Nickerson, Near the residence of late Samuel Eldredge, Near the residence of Wendell Eldredge, Near the residence of William A. Eldredge, Near the residence of William F. Crapo,
East Harwich East Harwich East Harwich East Harwich East Harwich East Harwich East Harwich South Harwich South Harwich Harwich Centre
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Respectfully submitted,
ALONZO NICKERSON, EVERETT L. ELLIS, AARON E. BAKER,
Road Commissioners of Harwich.
We, the undersigned Auditors of the Town of Harwich, have this day examined the accounts of the Road Commis- sioners and found the same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE, HERBERT E. COOK,
Auditors.
Harwich, Jan. 12th, 1916.
Report of Brooks Park Commissioners TREASURER'S REPORT.
1915.
Dr.
March 1:
Paid Arthur H. Chase, cutting 15 cords 2 feet wood, $16.88
Extra labor, removing tree, 1:00
May 4. Labor clearing park :
Paid Frank Hathaway, 28 hours @ 20c, $5.60
Ahira S. Chase, 40 hours @ 20c, 8.00
Rufus Grey and team, 7.00
Fred Loater, delivering wood, 10 cords, 5.00
Credit balance to new acct.,
96.86
$140.34
1915.
Cr.
By balance from previous year, $101.34
Received for 10 cords wood delivered, 30.00
Received for 3 cords wood not delivered, 7.50
Received from sale of limbs, 1.50
$140.34
Due from sale of wood, $5.00
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH K. ROBBINS, Treasurer.
Harwich, Jan. 7, 1916.
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We, the undersigned, Auditors of Harwich, have this day examined the accounts of the Brooks Park Commissioners and find the same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE, HERBERT E. COOK,
Auditors.
Harwich, Jan. 7, 1916.
Report of Brooks Library Trustees
1915. Dr.
Jan. 1. Cash on hand,
$187.86
Nov. 1. Town appropriation,
100.00
Dec. 31. From rents,
260.00
$547.86
1915.
Cr.
Dec. 31. Books,
$75.92
Librarians,
80.00
Repairs on building.
10.71
Janitor,
36.15
Fuel.
18.03
Insurance,
102.50
Delivering books.
76.75
Printed supplies.
4.40
Cash on hand,
143.40
$547.86
Respectfully submitted,
STANLEY C. ROBBINS, W. SEARS NICKERSON, THEOPHILUS B. BAKER,
Trustees of Brooks Library.
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LIBRARIANS' ACCOUNT.
1915.
Dr
Jan. 1 Cash on hand, $ .34
Fees, 8.14
From summer guest for use of books, 3.50
$11.98
1915.
Cr.
Rent P. O. box,
$ .80
Janitor,
2.75
Brush, broom, oil, etc., 4.93
Dec. 31. Cash on hand,
3.50
$11.98
Respectfully submitted, LULU B. TOBEY. SUSIE L. UNDERWOOD. Librarians Brooks Library.
We, the undersigned auditors of the Town of Harwich, have this day examined the books and vouchers of the Trustees and Librarians of Brooks Library and found the same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE. HERBERT E. COOK,
Auditors.
Jan. 7, 1916.
Report of the Caleb Chase Fund Trustees
1915.
Dr.
Nov. 1.
Received Town Notes, Nos.
12 and 20,
$800.00
Dec. 7. Received Town Notes, Nos.
29 and 33,
1,000.00
Dec. 20. Received Savings Bank de-
posit,
165.88
$1,965.88
1915.
Cr.
Dec. 16.
$1,000.00 Mass. Gas 41/2%
. Bond, due Dec., 1931,
$945.00
Dec. 17.
10 Shares W. L. Douglas
Shoe Co., Preferred Stock,
1,000.00
1916.
, Jan. 6. Deposited Savings Bank,
20.88
$1,965.88
Interest Account Caleb Chase Fund.
1915.
Dr.
Dec. 31. Received interest for the year, $435.20
1915.
Cr.
Dec. 31. Paid Overseers of the Poor, $435.20
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Statement of Investments Caleb Chase Fund.
1915.
Dec. 31. Notes Town of Harwich, . $2,800.00 $1,000.00 N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. 5% Bond, 1,000.00
$1,000.00 City of Lawrence 4%, 983.75
$1,000.00 Middlesex & Boston St. Ry. 41/2% Bond, 950.00
$1,000.00 Boston & Albany R. R. 4% Bond, 917.39
$1.000.00 Massachusetts Reg. 31/2% Bond, 918.86
$1,000.00 Massachusetts Gas 41/2% Bond, 945.00
10 shares W. L. Douglas Shoe
Co. Preferred Stock, 1,000.00
Deposit C. C. 5c Savings Bank. 485.00
$10,000.00
Respectfully submitted.
GEORGE W. NICKERSON, THEOPHILUS B. BAKER, WALTER EMERY. JOHN N. KELLEY, JOSEPH H. BARSTOW, JOSEPH B. ATKINS, JOSEPH K. ROBBINS.
Trustees of the Caleb Chase Fund.
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We, the undersigned Auditors of the Town of Harwich, have this day examined the books and vouchers of the Treasurer for the Trustees of the Caleb Chase Fund and found the same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE. HERBERT E. COOK.
Auditors.
Harwich, Jan. 7, 1915.
Report on Brooks Medal Fund
Amount of deposit Jan. 1, 1915, Interest,
$1,116.27
44.36
$1,160.63
Sept. 1, 1915, By school medals,
36.00
Balance in bank Dec. 31, 1915,
$1,124.63
EPHRAIM H. DOANE, Chairman of Selectmen.
We, the undersigned Auditors of Harwich, have this day examined bank book and accounts of the Brooks Medal Fund and find the same correct.
CHARLES T. CHASE, HERBERT E. COOK,
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