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5 25
tate, 53 90
Schwamb Charles
1 50
Whittemore Philip, Est. 84 26
Snelling, Widow,
3.85
Whittemore G. & H. 10 85
Swan George
3 25
Whittemore Henry 24 26
Smith Francis
4.30
Whittemore Gershom 18.30
Shean Thomas
1 50
Whittemore Wid. Rebecca
26 76
Sprague Mrs 3 50
Storer Edward 9 99
Swan Henry. Estate of
11 46
Schouler Robert .
30 55
Schouler Robert & Brother
58 98
17
Whittemore Wm. H. 6 65
Williams George R. 1 50
Whittemore Henry W.
1 50
Watson Irvin M.
1 50
Whittemore Charles
1 50
Weller James
7 00
Whittemore Bancroft
1 96 Winship Oliver
2 92
Whittemore Clara D.
35
Woodbridge Samuel F.
8 16
Whittemore Caroline L.
35
Watson David
1 50
Whittemore, Damon &
11 66
Woodbridge James M.
1 76
Wellington Timothy
57 06
Whitney Wid. Rebecca
45 86
Wellington J. O.
88 30
Wilson Horace
5 42
Wellington Henry Jr.
15 58
Whitton J. G.
15 50
Wellington Henry
1 50
Wilson Wid. Sally
1 05
Wyman James :
2 20
Wellington David K.
10 95
Wyman Luke
53 53
Winneck Wm B.
20 89
Wyman Joseph
50 78
Waldo Josiah C.
13 75
Wyman Luke, Jr.
10 25
Whitney, Wid. Rebecca
Wyman Samuel heirs
28 35
Wilson Samuel, Jr.
1 50
Wyman Abijah
2 73
Wellington George Y.
1 50
Wyman James 2d.
1 50
Ward Samuel
1 50
Wyman John P.
6 75
Wood Cyrus
1 50
Williams George
1 50
Watson Lenden S.
1 50
Wetherbee George
4 65
Woodrough Joseph
1 50
Walker John
1 59
Winn, Widow S.
2 28
Wells Sarah
4 90
Ward Peter
1 50
Wright Stephen
1 50
Williamson David
1 50
Wood Wm. T.
3 25
West Mr.
1 50
Woods Isaac
1 85
Wilson Hugh
1 50
Wilkins George
12 01
Willott Thomas
1 50
Warren Marshall S.
3 25
Wyman John P.
6 75
Winn John
3 60
Webster Sewell
1 50
Winn Albert
57 22
Webster Albur
1 50
Winn Albert, Trus.
1 15
Whitney Widow Rebecca
Wood Ichabod
1 50
imp. by E. Locke
23 10
White Nathaniel
3 60
Y.
33 88
List of additional names.
Thompson Charles
1 50
Millikin Benjamin
1 50
Thomas O'Hear
1 50
Morgan John
1 50
Matthias James
1 50
Motley George K.
1 50
Mc' Alister James
1 50
Purington John
1 50
Mc'Gregor Andrew
1 50
Pratt John
1 50
Mc'Farlane Duncan
1 50
O'Lary Jeremiah
1 50
Mc'Caulty John
1 50
Mc'Mannon James
1 50
Maroney James
1 50
Maz John
1 50
Marvin Thomas
1 50 Purington, Geo. W.
1 50
Wyman A. & J. P.
33 74
imp. by Mrs. Jones
28 18
Wright Joshua
2 20
Yates Joseph
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LIST OF
NON- RESIDENTS. FOR THE YEAR 1849.
Andrews Hiram
4 20
Tudor Frederick 76 83
Sheard Preston
5 25
Viles Jonas 3 85
Brown James, improved
Whittemore Timothy 15 58
by Fogg
26 16
Wells Seth
10 50
Brown James, imp. by J. Homer 10 15
Wyeth Joshua heirs 1 40
Wid. Francis Bowman
3 50
Ames Philander
88
Converse J. W.
23 71
Bacon Robert
2 80
Hubbell & Abbot
10 50
Cutler Silas
9 80
Mr. Stimpson 1 75
Cox Samuel
8 40
Sanderson wid. Mary 2 45
Cooldidge David
1 40
Tucker J. L. 32 55
Cutter Benjamin
7 70
Cook Betsey improved by S. Bucknam 5 25
Cutter Benj. & S. L.
19 60
Riddle Edward 2 63
Middlesex Canal Co.
9 89
Hill James, Jr. 18 62
Huffmaster Thomas
4 12
Homer Charles W. 1140
Horn Win. 1 40
Gardner Samuel, Jr.
19 16
Hill John
49 18
Wheeler Joel
1 40
Gale, Hittenger & Co.
52 15
Mr. Blaisdell 84
21 00
Josiah and D. Kendall hrs. 1 93
15 26
Rigman E. A.
8 75
Locke Asa 20 69
Mr. Sullivan
3:50
Lawrence Phineas 6 63
Dickson Joseph
35
Parks Emerson
7 00
Hanscomb Jacob 2 63
Richardson Wid. Abigail
2 45
Kendall and Hayden
2 80
Bright Josiah
70
Collins E. R. 2 10
1 40
Reed Reuben 6 43
Jacobs Washington E, Clark 70
Russell Win. A.
13 13
Wallis 70
70
Clark Elijah
88
Stearns James
70
Sanderson Isaac
44
Amory II. C. 3 85
Smith Billings estate
83
Kline A. P. 88
Mc' Laughlin Neal Bullock es
88
Russell Levi 9 45
Evans A. H.
Robbins Stephen estate 18 73
Whitney Lydia and W. II. Russell 2 10
Hollingsworth J. M.
Locke, Micajah estate
30 10
Davenport John
Wyman widow Lucy 1 93
White Daniel 2 63
19
Butler J. M.
1 75
Smith Nathan
5 69
Brown Daniel S.
88 Stearns Jacob 70
Blanchard Benjamin
2 10 Russell Jerry 2 03
Caswell Wm.
2 45
Munroe Wm. W.
1 75
Chapin
2 45
Russell Samuel W.
2 63
Ames Mary
2 10
Cahill Thomas imp, by Charles Hill
3 50
Thaxter Seth
6 48
Hill and Chamberlain
3 85
Fessenden James M.
1 84
Mr. Sears
3 50
Russell Charles
2 10
Adams Wm.
17 50
Raymond Francis
10 50
Muzzy Benjamin estate
1 75
Tudor Frederick imp. by Whitman 35 53
Brown James imp.by Hig- ginson
13 13
Winn Charles G.
33 95
Thayer Jason
4 90
Russell Francis
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The above is a true and correct copy of a List of Town 22 . County Taxes for the Town of West Cambridge assessed upon the Polls and Estates of the inhabitants of said Town, and also the Non-Residents, according to a valuation as taken by the Subscri- bers on the first day of May, A. D., 1849, and committed to Ste- phen Symmes, Jr. for collection.
AMOUNT OF TOWN VALUATION.
Real Estate, $ 17345.23
Personal Estate, 666 281
$ 24008.04 at 3 1-2 mills on the dollar 8402.81 569 Polls at $1.50, 853.50
$ 9256.31
Town Grant, $8000.00
County Tax. 824.92
Overlays, 431.89
$ 9256.31
$ 9256.31
J. D. WELLINGTON, ALBERT WINN,
Assessors of The Town of , West Cambridge.
DAVID CLARKE,
WEST CAMBRIDGE, June, 1849.
REPORT
OF
THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE,
WEST CAMBRIDGE,
FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1848 --- 49.
The condition of our Schools during the year has been such as to indicate some changes for the better, though not in all that degree of improvement that we could have wished. Whoever takes an elevated view of what these institutions ought to be, may find it difficult in some respects to be per- fectly satisfied with what they are. Considering how much is depending upon the character formed in connexion with ele- mentary education, as well as upon the amount of actual knowledge acquired at the time, there is reason for solicitude lest some delinquencies should abridge the advantages other- wise attainable. Whether on the part of parents or teachers there is neglect or mismanagement, the influence will be seri- ously injurious. It is well therefore to be sensible of the con- sequences which connect with different courses of instruction and treatment. Could we see a community alive to the effort of adopting the best methods, and availing of the best means practicable in the case, we might expect to witness more suc-
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cessful results. But the age is a busy one, and few com- paratively command the leisure to devote appropriate attention 10 this object. Individual responsibleness is liable to be merged in social organizations, and cares of this nature are consequently left to drift upon the current. Happily, howev- er, there are exceptions to this prevailing habit, and the num- ber, we think, is gradually increasing who concern themselves for the welfare of our common schools.
The Grammar School, in the Union District, continues to flourish under its accomplished Teacher. Years of industry in the same situation have given him advantages for self-im- provement, as well as for the progress of his pupils, which ought not to be lightly esteemed. Every succeeding term bears witness to the skill and energy with which he applies himself to bis work. Nor would' it be possible for any one, considering the number and attainments of the scholars, to oc- cupy the place with permanent success, without manly acquisi- sions and vigor, and experience. Perhaps, indeed, the very largeness of the School, and the difficulty of managing youth who witness the various developments of village life, may lead to a sterner style of control iban would on the whole be most desirable. Not that we are in favor of ineffectual government. or disposed to diminish the teacher's just and reasonable au- thority. Righily administered, it is unquestionably true, that " the rod and reproof give wisdom." But the mode of ad-
dressing pupils should be such as will give them respectful views of the Teacher, and at the same time inspire them with laudable purposes and hopes of improvement. A word of contempt, or even a tone expressive of such sentiment, -is fit- ted, we think, to counteract the most favorable impressions. Appeals to self-interest, self-respect and conscience, are motives that will ordinarily command esteem. The exam - ple too, of a dignified deportment, illustrating both in speech and action the amenities of a cultivated mind, is one of the best incentives to well-doing.
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Mr. Brown has had a laborious season. As was intimated a year ago, his School Room during a part of the time has been crowded, and at no period has reminded us of deplorable vacancies. Through the winter session he was supplied with a male assistant, whose service was very essential and accept- able. Yet the charge of the school throughout the year, and the ability requisite to conduct it, were sufficient to warrant, in our estimation, even a larger salary than we felt authorized to appropriate.
The Primary School, in the Union District, has been con- ducted by the same Teachers as heretofore, and with no dim- inution of former interest. As the best class advances, at the end of each year into the higher Department, and as the chil- dren are all young, it is not the place to look for maturity of intellectual attainments. Yet it is a sphere of influence and of usefulness, which requires in the Principal very considerable proficiency. To govern such a school is something more than pastime ; and to guide it effectually into the green fields of knowledge and virtue, is a task that requires very estimable qualities. The individual who teaches even an infant class, has a position relating to those ductile minds, which is immea- surably important and responsible. But to have the care of 80 or 100 children, at the forming period, from the fifth to the tenth year of their existence, is manifestly a momentous charge.
Miss Estabrook has succeeded in the management of her School, as in previous years, to the general satisfaction of pat- rons and pupils. She has certain elements of power and pop- ularity, which are by no means matter of common possession. Not every one need expect, or even strive to excel in pre- cisely the same way. There are peculiarities of tact and temperament, that cannot be copied with minuteness. She retires from the School, after several years of efficient service, with the good wishes of the District for her prosperity. The
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demonstration, indeed, at the close of her School, in the form of a beautiful and valuable present,* was one that in the cir- cumstances must have been peculiarly gratifying. Miss Fes- senden, the assistant, it is believed, has thus far enjoyed the favorable regards of both children and parents. Her appear- ance is that of one fond of her employment, and adapted to it.
The Grammar School, in the South District, has remained under the tuition of Mr. Frost, and has well sustained its for- mer reputation. Though small in numbers during the sum- mer, it was an opportunity for improvement to those who were in attendance, of which they seemed to avail themselves with commendable interest. The Winter Term presented an ani- mated appearance, and afforded fresh indications of progress. That portion of the scholars who attend through the year, have accomplished much for which to be grateful ; while the re- maining part as a general thing have well improved their ad- vantages also. Examples of proficiency in certain particulars might be named, which do credit to both the Teacher and the pupils. But we expect that an annual school, in a course of years, and with competent instruction, will go far beyond what was common when opportunities and facilities were essentially Jess. Let advance follow advance, and there will yet be room for the action of the same law in subsequent attainments. Many members of this School might become better read - ers, greatly to their advantage, by appropriate attention to that object. If the power of speech is among the distinguish- ing gifts of human intelligences, and if the tongue is in truth the glory of our frame, good elocution should be appreciated as desirable in every condition of even ordinary life.
The management of this school, securing a happy degree of obedience, and respect, and studious habits, with apparent
* A Silver Basket.
/
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ease, and noiseless energy, we deem it suitable to commend. And we would say the same of the punctuality with which the scholars are released from confinement at the time when they are authorized to expect it.
The Primary School, in the South District, has been taught. by Miss Harriet A. Hill. Her education, and her experience in teaching, gave us reason to anticipate very desirable suc- cess. But sickness among a portion of the children, occa- sioning considerable alarm to others, has at times reduced the number of attendants to a moiety not the most encouraging. A degree of listlessness has also been observable, which it will require exertion effectually to counteract. The competency of the Teacher, however is deemed adequate to the successful effort, as well as to rectify bad habits of utterance to which some of the pupils have been accustomed.
The Grammar School in the North West District, has been conducted by Mr. Daniel B. Wheeler, who brought with him a favorable reputation which he has continued to sustain. It required, at the first, some effort and patience to bring the School into good habits of study : but the experiment has proved that it was not labor lost. . The year as a whole, has been productive of great benefit. A happy beginning has been made to a course of improvement, which, we believe, will be followed by increasing success. Mr. W. is evidently aim- ing at thoroughness, and ought to have the vigorous co-opera- tion of families in raising there the standard of popular educa- tion. His method of teaching, and of government, are such as we have pleasure in approving, and such as appear to com- mend themselves to the people. The musical exercises of the school withal, as aided by a book adapted to the purpose, are very agreeable, and exerting good infinence.
The Primary School in N. W. District, has had the same Teacher as the year previous, and has retained essentially the same character. It is not the easiest thing in the world, with
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all the varieties of disposition, and habit, and circumstantial difference, which are here collected, to give form to the whole with entire satisfaction. There is requisite not only ability to teach, and skill to control, but versatility of talent, the power of persuasion, and surpassing patience. Happy is she who combines these properties in harmonious proportions. Yet it is not alone the teacher's intelligence, and aptness, and indus- try, which will render the school an example of excellence. Domestic instruction, and domestic management, have much to do in determining the collective result.
The School in the Wyman District has been supplied with the same Teachers as during the year preceding. Each of them has been in fair repute with the people particularly inter- ested. Neither the number of pupils, nor the state of the school house presents a very imposing appearance ; though in respect to the former, last season exceeded anything that has been witnessed for years before. Miss Conant succeeds in attract- ing the scattered children of the District, and in instructing them when brought together. Nor is there known to be one in the neighborhood who would dissent from this expression of opinion. Yet we do not doubt, that in the same hands there may be, and will be, still further improvemnt.
The appropriations for the support of these several schools, have been as follows.
To Teachers,
D. C. Brown,
-
$ 575.00
Assistant, 16 weeks
-
64.00
Miss S. A. Estabrook.
-
- 184.00
Assistant, ditto
-
138.00
Carried forward
961.00
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Amount brought forward,
961.00
Charles J. Frost,
-
-
500.00
Miss H. A. Hill,
-
-
-
184.00
D. B. Wheeler,
-
-
-
500.00
Miss T. G. Brown,
-
-
184.00
Miss Sarah Conant,
-
-
-
-
100.00
J. H. Bell,
-
.
104.00
$2513.00
For fuel,
150.00
2683.00
In conclusion, we would recommend increased attention to a department of instruction, [which has received, we fear, less than its proportionate measure of interest. Moral and re- ligio us tuition is considered an essential part of our Public School system. The law of the Commonwealth so regards it. Yea, it is thus deliberately defined as the duty of " all in- structors of youth to exert their best endeavors to impress on the minds of children and youth, committed to their care and instruction, the principles of piety, justice, and a sacred regard to truth, love to their country, humanity, and universal bene- volence, sobriety, industry and frugality, chastity, moderation and temperance, and those other virtues which are the orna- ment of human society, and the basis upon which a republi- can constitution is founded ; and it shall be the duty of such instructors to endeavor to lead their pupils, as their ages and capacities will admit, into a clear understanding of the ten- dency of the above-mentioned virtues to preserve and per- fect a republican constitution, and secure the blessings of lib- erty as well as to promote their future happiness ; and also to point out to them the evil tendency of the opposite vices." Compliance with this statute, without inculcating denomina-
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tional peculiarities, would greatly advance the cause of com- mon school education among us, and especially assist the maintenance of good government by moral measures.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
F. HORTON, HENRY WHITTEMORE, RE, School Committee. J. FIELD.
WEST CAMBRIDGE, April 13th, 1849.
STATEMENT
OF THE EXPENDITURES OF WEST CAMBRIDGE, FROM MAY FIRST, 1849, TO MAY FIRST, 1850. ALSO
LIST OF TOWN AND COUNTY TAXES ASSESSED
FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1850.
ALSO THE
REPORT OF
THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE,
WEST CAMBRIDGE, FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1849-50,
EDMUND TUFTS, Printer, Somerville.
1850.
STATEMENT
Of the Receipts and Disbursements of the Town of West Cambridge, from May Ist, 1849 to May 1st, 1850.
Amount of Taxes assessed for the year 1849, $ 9.256.31
Balance in the Treasury May 1st, 1849, 18.49
Received of Charles Hill balance of taxes, assessed in 1848, 277.67
66 of Stephem Symmes, Jr. Collector for 1849, 90.98.00
66 Interest on Poor Widow's Fund, 9.50
66 Interest of the School Fund, 383.04
66 This Town's proportion of State School Fund, 68.49
Thurston Boynton and J. H. Russell for weighing at Centre Hay Scales, 44.12
66 S. P. Marden Weigher at N. W. Scales, 5 18
Borrowed money, 1.500.00
11.404.48
.. ...
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid Selectmen's Orders, abatement of Taxes and County Tax, $ 3.618.98
Orders drawn by the Overseers of the Poor for support of Paupers and Repairs of High- ways, 1.448.83
Orders drawn for New School House, 3.518.20
Orders drawn by School Committee, 2.769.07
Balance in the Treasury, 49.40
11.404.48
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SCHOOLS.
Paid Lyman B. Hanaford,
559.32
Charles J. Frost,
500.00
John Locke,
163.48
E. A. Fox,
316.54
Daniel C. Brown,
267.73
N. E. Blake,
100.00
66 E. A. Whittemore
180.00
H. A. Hills,
180.00
66 Sarah G. Brown,
12.00
Sarah Conant,
100.00
A. T. Fessenden,
158.00
A. E. Leach,
60.00
R. R. Munroe.
60.00
Loiger L. Fox,
112.00
$ 2.769.07
CONTINGET EXPENSES.
Paid Charles Hill Premium for collecting Taxes, 90.14
16 Rev. F. Horton Services as Sc. Com. for 1848, 23.00
John Frost for watching fire, 1.50
T. J. & G. C. Russell for oil for Engine, 5.87
" E. Foley work on road,
32.00
Varnum Frost for taking care of and repair- ing No. 2. Engine, 27.22
66 Solon Hardy, Goods for Shaw, &c.
13.79
James Russell, Esq. for costs of suit on the School House near Benj. C. Teel's,
91.56.4866
State Lunatic Asylum for taking care of J Perry 162.45
" Nathaniel White for cleaning Engine No. 3 and Hose, 14.00
66 Joseph O. Wellington for making Taxes, 63.50
Albert Winn, 46.00
66 David Clark, 44.00
Thomas Cutter's Note and Interest, 137.70
Robert Gilkson for work on Road, 17.50
W. T. A. Setchell for abatement of Taxes for Enginc men in No. 3. 16.50
66 John S. Crosby for do. in No. 2, 36.00
Mrs. R. Whittemore for interest on Town note, 60.00
Edmund Tufts for Printing, 48.00
Luke Agur, for warning Town Meetings, &c. 53.70
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Paid Hunneman's Bill for repairing Engine No. 3. 119.88
Sewall Parker for work in the well at the N. W. School House, 39.00
Finance Committee, for making out the annual Expenses of the Town, 10.00
Samuel C. Buckman for Stock and work on the Centre School House, 12.25
J. H. Russell for Coal, &c .; for the several schools in town, 180.50
J. H. Russell for services as Treasurer, 30.00
John Burbank for painting, &c. on Centre School House; 8.49
" John B. Hartwell for work on Hay Scales, 4.32
" John B. Hartwell making returns to the Town Clerk of the deaths, 7.90
" Thomas Crawford for work on road, 24.00
E. Willard for Lumber, 26.21
Overseers of the Poor for books for Alms House 10.00
Mark A. Richardson for cash for lumber, 1.13
" William A. Russell for interest on Town Note, 30.00
Stevens & Perkins for repairing Centre Hay Scales, 67.50
" Thomas R. Cushing Mason work on N. W. School House, 6.94
" Allowed abatement of Taxes; 110.05
66 J. W. Lawrence for painting, &c. School House 4.83
C. Leary for work on road, 64.61
Prescott & Proctor for books and postage, 9.00
" Francis Hill for gravel for road, 44.64
Moses Proctor for making out returns of Births, Marriages and Deaths and recording do. 27.65
for articles for schools and oil for Select- men's room, 9.11
County Tax, 824.92
Henry Whittemore for services as School Com. 5.00
66 Elbridge Locke for Cedar posts, 3.00
E. P. Pierce for gravel, 19.32
M. W. Bacon, 84
66 Charles Bacon, repairing windows in N. W. S. House, 2.89
66 Joseph A. Merrifield for stove, pipe and repair- ing stoves for School houses, 31.38
" Dr. Wellington, appropriation for Library, 30.00
66 Mr. Gay for Gravel for road 5.40
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Paid Thomas Hutchinson for gravel for road, 8.70
66 Mr. Blanchard for charcoal for South School, 12.00
66 Moses Bacon for Guide and street Boards, 14.25
Mrs. Pinkerton, Lucy T. Cutter, and Elizabeth Locke, $ 3.17 each interest on the Poor Wid- ow's Fund, 9.51
66 Storer & Blanchard for carpenter work on School House, 9.87
66 Daniel Burbeck, blacksmith work, 3.75
66 P. B. Fessenden, stone for School House, 5.00
David Clark & Co. for repairs on School house 4.77
Mrs. R. Russell for gravel for road, 1.05
66 Timothy Wellington for attendance, &c. upon Shaw when sick with the small pox, 9.50
66 £ Isaiah Jenkins for taking care of Selectmen's and Library room, 5.00
Town of Somerville for repairing Bridge, 11.34
Albert Winn for running Town line and other services,
10.00
66 William Dickson for running town lines, &c., 4.00
66 Amos Hill, Jr. for running town line, &c. 6.00
66 Unitarian Society for use of Hall, 30.00
66 John B. Hartwell for taking care of hall, 6.00
Abijah Frost, repairs on N. W. School house,
12.33
66 Jonathan How for printing 1.25
33.00
Lydia Whitney Interest on Town Note,
33.00
John Winn for gravel for road and work,
5.62
66 William Hill, Jr. for use of room,
25.00
66
Thurston Boynton for ringing bell,
30.00
Charlotte C. Cutter for taking care Library, 25.00
66 Abner Gardner for services as school Com.
20.00
66
Rev. J. F. Brown for services as School Com.
35.00
66 D. W. Horton
25.00
John Schouler 66
66
15.00
66 John Field, 66 1848, 9.00
Thomas Cutter for one year's labor, 140-00
66 Moses Proctor for services as Town Clerk, 20.00
66 City of Cambridge for repairing Brighton Bridge 44.33
65 George Stearns for gravel for road, 2.40
William Adams & Co. for Iron Safe for town, 214.12
" George Wright for making fires in N. W. School 3.00
3.618.98
66
Henry Frost Interest on 'Town note,
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EXPENSES Of the New School House in the East District. Paid Storer and Blanchard for building house as per Contract, $ 2.672.30
66 Samuel Butterfield for Land, &c. 299.73
66 John Jarvis for plan of Houses, 45.00
66 Abner Gardner for digging well, pump, &c. 69.89
66 Chandler & Colby for Stone,
140.00
66 John Winn for Stone work,
77.53
66 Joseph L. Ross for seats, &c.
91.00
66 William Patterson for carting gravel,
26.25
66 Timothy Wellington for brick,
19.59
Ammi C. Teel for Stone,
8.25
66 William A. Whittemore for Stone,
66 Abner Gardner for clock. &c.
8.50
66 J. A. Merrifield for Stove, funnel, &c,
48.24
$ 3.518.20
Orders drawn by the Overseers of the Poor for support of Paupers and repairs of Highways, from May 1st, 1849 to May Ist, 1850.
Paid Mark A. Richardson, Superintendent of Alms House, 300.00
Mark A. Richardson for Pauper Expenses,
35.37
Enoch D. Pattee for meat, 82.12
" John Peabody for meat,
12.68
" Moses Proctor for W. I. Goods,
145.36
66 T. J. & G. C. Russell for W. I. Goods,
68.95
Solon Hardy for W. I. Goods,
84.09
66
Solon Hardy for grain and meal,
177.83
Mrs. Wm. Hill for clothing Wm. Martin,
18 00
66
Mrs. Sarah M. Brooks for boarding child, 32.57
41.75
66 John Whipple for fish,
11.06
Charles Cutter for shoates, &c.
16.46
Thomas R. Cushing, for mason work,
2.88
" Josiah H. Russell, for coal,
63.28
66 Thomas Ramsdell, boots &c.
16.87
John W. Lawrence for paint,
4.63
Prescott & Proctor for dry goods,
67.37
66
Wm. L. Clark for harness work,
11.34
56 Joseph A. Merrifield for stoves, &c.
20.00
66 Emery Willard, for salt hay,
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