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Respectfully submitted by
E. W. M. GILMAN,
WARREN NEWHALL, School
B. T. BROWN, Committee.
LYNNFIELD, Feb. 28, 1883.
SCHOOL REPORT. 25
The School statistics are as follows :-
NORTH SCHOOL.
Whole number of different pupils during the year 16
Greatest number any one term 15
Yearly average attendance . . I I
CENTRE SCHOOL.
Whole number of different pupils during the year 47
Greatest number any one term 37
Yearly average attendance . 30
SOUTH SCHOOL.
Whole number of different pupils during the year . 67
Greatest number any one term, 53
Yearly average attendance . 47
The whole number of pupils between 5 and 15 years of age, on May Ist, 1882, was 130.
FINANCES.
RECEIPTS.
Balance of appropriation for 1881 $116 II
School appropriation for 1882
700 00
Massachusetts Fund
211 87
Dog Tax
48 04
Tuition from Town of Peabody
27 00
$1,103 02
EXPENDITURES.
Teachers' wages
$771 40
Fuel and preparing
99 44
Janitor's wages . 46 50
Total
$917 34
Balance
185 68
$1,103 02
For Incidental Expenses see Selectmen's Report.
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SCHOOL STATISTICS
SCHOOLS,
TERMS.
No. belonging.
Between
5 and 15.
Under 5.
Over 15.
Quarterly av.
attendance.
Teachers'
Weeks of School.
TEACHERS.
TRUANT OFFICERS.
Spring
. II .
. IO .
. I .
. . .
. 9 .
· $66 00 .
. II . EMILY P. CONEY
D. F. PARSONS .
NORTH
Fall ..
. 13 .
. 12 .
. I .
. O .
. II .
. . 66 00 .
. II .
EMILY P. CONEY . . .
D. F. PARSONS
.
.
Winter
. .
. 15 .
. 12 . . I .
. 2.
. 14 .
· . 48 00 .|
8 . EMILY P. CONEY .
. .
D. F. PARSONS
.
Spring . .
MARY F. PERRY . . .
F. P. RUSSELL
CENTRE
Fall
. 39 .
39
.O.
.o.
. 32 .
. . 96 00 .
Winter
36
· 35 .
. o . . I .
. 28 .
· · 99 00 .
. II .
MARY F. PERRY . .
F. P. RUSSELL
Spring . .
. 53 .
. 51 . . O . . 2.
· 49 .
. 104 00 .
. 13 .
SARAH B. HATCH .. SARAH B. HATCH . .
F. NEWHALL
SOUTH . .
Fall . . .
. 52 .|
. 51 . . O . |. I.
. 49 .
. . 96 00 .
. 12 .
F. NEWHALL
F. NEWHALL
Winter . .
. 47 . 1 . 53 .
47 . 52 .
.0. . o . . 44 . . I . . O. . 44 .
. 39 60 . . 52 8o . .
4 2-5
SARAH B. HATCH . .
6 3-5 JENNIE M. WHIPPLE . F. NEWHALL
.
.
. 38 .
38 .
. O . .. . . 30 .|
. 104 00 .
. 13 . . 12 . MARY F. PERRY . .
F. P. RUSSELL
SCHOOL REPORT.
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wages,
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD,
WITH
TOWN CLERK'S STATISTICS,
AND THE
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 1884.
LYNN : THOS. P. NICHOLS, PRINTER, NO. 24 MARKET STREET. 1884.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD,
WITH
TOWN CLERK'S STATISTICS,
AND THE
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 1884.
LYNN : THOS. P. NICHOLS, PRINTER, NO. 24 MARKET STREET. 1884.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
RECEIPTS AND CREDITS FOR 1883.
Cash in Treasurer's hands, March 1, 1883 . . $58 85
Due on tax list of 1882 1,554 09
Due on tax list of 1881
268 19
Due on tax list of 1880
51 42
Due on tax list of 1879 30 50
- Due on tax list of 1878
22 84
Received from State, National Bank tax 161 77
Received from State, Corporation tax 43 76
Received from State, income School Fund . 213 41 Received from State, aid furnished soldiers 60 00
Received from County, for dog licenses . . 59 85
Received from Town of Peabody, for tuition 36 00
Received from sale of Cemetery lots . .
20 00
Received from sale of sundry articles
I 90
Received interest from delinquent tax-payers 15 88
Received borrowed money . . . 1,000 00
Received income from Townsend place 42 00
List of taxes committed to Collector 5,573 31
$9,213 77
HIGHWAYS.
WARD NUMBER ONE.
ASA T. PUTNAM, SURVEYOR.
Appropriation for Highways
$180 00
Sidewalks
30 00
$210 00
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Paid Seth Merrow, labor
$ 88
J. H. Mitchell, labor 1 75
H. E. Smith, labor .
2 38
H. W. Mitchell, labor
5 25
D. P. Cook, labor
9 II
Alfred Wiley, labor
IO 50
J. A. Magregor, labor
II 38
D. F. Parsons, labor
12 97
A. P. Cook, labor .
17 72
F. S. Coney, labor
20 30
G. O. McIntire, labor . 21 83
A. T. Putnam, labor 66 90
John Armstrong, labor
29 03
$210 00
WARD NUMBER TWO.
FRED SKINNER, SURVEYOR.
Appropriation
Highways
$256 00
Sidewalks 42 00
$298 00
Paid E. T. Earle, labor 40
$
H. E. Smith, labor
2 00
G. F. Griffin, labor
2 So
James Meade, labor .
5 13
Elbridge Russell, labor
17 27
Chisholm & Averill, labor
12 65
T. J. Chasson, labor
10 50
J. H. Mitchell, labor
27 13
H. W. Mitchell, labor
29 75
J. M. Foster, labor 59 76
Fred Skinner, labor
113 II
E. G. Russell, labor
17 50
Roundy Bros., clearing snow $1 50
$298 00
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
WARD NUMBER THREE.
J. M. DANFORTH, SURVEYOR.
Appropriation
Highways
$209 61
Sidewalks
35 00
$244 61
Paid J. M. Danforth, labor $114 35
J. K. Bancroft, labor
35 94
E. L. Phillips, labor
23 62
John Goucher, labor
16 63
J. S. Flannigan, labor
7 00
J. M. Foster, labor
15 32
James Meade, labor .
7 87
Eben Gowing, labor
6 13
Roundy Bros., labor
4 75
E. G. Russell, labor
3 50
N. Ross, labor
I 75
G. H. Bancroft, labor 75
James Chasson, labor
7 00
$244 61
Roundy Bros., clearing snow $1 50
WARD NUMBER FOUR.
E. A. NEWHALL, SURVEYOR.
Appropriation
Highways
$209 61
Sidewalks
35 00
$244 61
Paid E. A. Newhall, labor $93 00
H. G. Brown, labor 39 37
Amount carried forward, $132 37
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Amount brought forward,
$132 37
Paid J. Hurlburt, labor .
28 87
C. F. Abbott, labor .
20 12
R. F. Armstrong, labor
II SO
G. J. Mansfield, labor .
10 50
A. A. Newhall, labor
9 00
L. S. Munroe, labor
6 75
C. Russell, labor
7 30
O. Richardson, labor 6 56
J. M. Merrill, labor
6 12
F. Newhall, labor 5 69
B. Richardson, labor
I 34
$246 42
E. A. Newhall, clearing snow $8 93
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WARD NUMBER FIVE.
R. S. HENFIELD, SURVEYOR.
Appropriation
Highways
$136 08
Sidewalks
23 00
Paid A. C. Hill, labor
$3 50
A. Mosely, labor
9 75
Roundy Bros., labor
II 27
D. A. Chick, labor
IO 50
E. L. Phillips, labor
IO 50
T. E. Cox, labor
12 35
James Meade, labor .
17 50
Nathaniel Ross, labor
22 00
R. S. Henfield, labor
51 96
For gravel . 9 75
Roundy Bros., clearing snow $1 50
$159 08
$159 08
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
WARD NUMBER SIX.
GEORGE O. RAMSDELL, SURVEYOR.
Appropriation
Highways
$209 61
Sidewalks
35 00
$244 61
Paid Geo. O. Ramsdell, labor $112 02
Geo. E. Ramsdell, labor
55 12
Thos. P. Whitney, labor 25 37
Wm. H. Bryant, labor . 21 12
D. H. Knights, labor
12 25
J. O. Clarrage, labor
12 25
D. Emerson, labor 6 12
B. Richardson labor
1 75
Geo. O. Ramsdell, clearing snow, $4 80
$246 00
INCIDENTAL HIGHWAY EXPENSES.
Paid G. W. Henfield, blacksmith work $15 27
S. E. Bent, blacksmith work . 5 68
C. W. Hersey, blacksmith work 55
J. M. Danforth, clearing out bridge 50
F. D. Russell, rake, picks, etc. . . 3 12
Henry Law, clearing up gravel-pit
195 00
$220 12
PRINTING.
Paid Thos. P. Nichols
$64 25
E. L. Pratt I 25
$65 50
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
INTEREST AND DEBT.
Paid Jonathan King $1,000 00
Jonathan King, interest 23 91
Elizabeth U. King, interest 100 00
E. A. Richardson, interest .
15 00
$1,138 91
STATE AND COUNTY TAXES.
Paid State Tax .
$480. 00
County Tax 640 53
$1,120 53
STATE AID.
Paid George A. Abbott . $120 00
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES.
Paid recording truant laws $5 09
Maple tree . 75
J. M. Parsons, drain pipe 22 30
N. Lee, conductor and labor 15 00
Memorial Day expenses . 21 35
M. J. Whittredge, bedstead I 00
H. A. Davis, seal'g and adjust'g balances 7 92
B. T. Brown, setting glass in Town Hall I 50
S. Harding, janitor Town Hall 4 87
B. Perkins, repairs on pump 80
F. P. Russell, expressage, etc. 3 95
J. H. Hewes, cedar posts 14 00
C. K. Darling, blank book, 62
$99 15
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
ABATEMENTS.
On assessment of 1883 $259 59
On assessment of 1882 . 20 39
On assessment of 1881 . 27 63
On assessment of 1880 .
25 39
On assessment of 1879 . 16 73
On assessment of 1878 9 69
$359 42
TOWN OFFICERS' BILLS.
Paid F. P. Russell, Town Clerk $20 00
F. P. Russell, recording births, deaths, and marriages II 05
Albert Mansfield, Selectman, Assessor
and Overseer of the Poor 75 00 Eben Parsons, Selectman, Assessor and Overseer of the Poor 50 00
Joseph T. Bancroft, Selectman, Assessor and Overseer of the Poor 50 00 George E. Herrick, School Committee 30 00
B. T. Brown, School Committee . .
25 00 E. W. M. Gilman, School Committee 25 00
W. R. Roundy, Treasurer . 25 00
W. R. Roundy, return of deaths 3 00
John M. Danforth, Treas. and Collector 100 00
Samuel Harding, Constable 7 00
J. K. Bancroft, Police . 5 00
D. P. Cook, Police 5 00
$431 05
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
SUPPORT OF POOR.
Paid George Townsend, board and clothes . $193 82 C. C. Meader, board and clothes . 179 70
E. L. Hewes, board and clothes 138 00
Caleb Skinner, board and clothes . 131 38
William Peabody, board and clothes . 157 13
Andrew J. Tufts, board and clothes . . 120 34
Joseph H. Wiley, board and clothes . 103 03
L. A. Hobson, board and clothes . 74 25
Eben Gowing, board and clothes
91 00
Eben O. Brown, supplies
59 25
Joseph Lamont, supplies 21 06
George A. Abbott, supplies
23 50
D. N. McDuffy, supplies 12 00
James Skinner, board . 45 22
E. Stafford, supplies and funeral exp. . 48 95
Tramps
2 60
$1,401 23
SCHOOLS.
NORTH SCHOOL.
Paid Emily P. Coney, teaching $144 00
R. Boynton, teaching 72 00
F. S. Coney, janitor 13 25
F. S. Coney, preparing fuel
2 00
H. Cook, Janitor
3 00
Roundy Bros., coal 25 50
$259 75
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
SOUTH SCHOOL.
Paid Jennie M. Whipple, teaching $104 00
Leila S. Taylor, teaching 192 00
Sarah Newhall, teaching 142 80
M. E. Skinner, janitor . 22 00
E. A. Newhall, wood and coal 49 50
D. Mansfield, sawing wood 3 00
J. S. Munroe, sawing wood 3 00
.
$516 30
CENTRE SCHOOL.
Paid E. P. Hood, teaching $288 00
L. B. Smith, janitor 18 00
L. B. Smith sawing wood . 4 50
S. Harding, janitor 6 67
G. E. Herrick, wood IO 25
Roundy Bros., coal . 27 50
$354 92
INCIDENTAL SCHOOL EXPENSES.
Paid J. H. Hobson, paint. South School house $100 00 Clock . 5 50
Magee Furnace Co., coal hod, etc. I 55
J. S. Munroe, cleaning stove . 2 50
A. S. Whitcomb, school furniture 78 00
H. L. Richardson, stove . 12 00
O. C. Jenness, keys .
1 00
B. T. Brown, setting glass . I OO
Amount carried forward, $201 55
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Amount brought forward, $201 55
W. J. Moulton, repairs 2 00
F. P. Russell, supplies
3 32
G. E. Herrick, repairs
3 00
D. Mansfield, repairs
II 25
Ann Quinn, cleaning house 4 00
E. W. M. Gilman, incidentals 7 00
J. L. Hammett, crayons, etc.
I 36
Smith & Anthony Stove Co., repairs
4 70
R. S. Davis, books .
3 75
L. B. Smith, window springs
I 62
$243 55
RECAPITULATION.
Paid Highway Expenses · $1,642 46
Printing
65 50
Interest and Debt
1,138 91
State and County Tax
1,120 53
State Aid
120 00
Miscellaneous Expenses
99 15
Abatements
359 42
Town Officers
431 05
Support of Schools
1,374 52
Support of Poor .
1,401 23
$7,752 77
GENERAL ACCOUNT.
Cash in Treasurer's hands, March 1, 1884 . $522 31
Due on tax list of 1883 719 84
Due on tax list of ISS2
179 51
Due on tax list of ISSI
II 38.
Due on tax list of 1880
7 95
Due on tax list of 1879
9 39
Due on tax list of 1878
IO 64
$1,461 02
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
LIABILITIES OF THE TOWN.
Note due Elizabeth U. King . $2,000 00
Interest to March 1, 1884 . 16 67
Note due E. A. Richardson
300 00
$2,316 67
Balance against the Town $855 65
ALBERT MANSFIELD, Selectmen, Assessors EBEN PARSONS, and
JOSEPH T. BANCROFT, Overseers of the Poor.
LYNNFIELD, March 1, 1884.
Dr. JOHN M. DANFORTH, Treasurer and Collector, in Account with the Town of Lynnfield. Er.
To Tax List committed for collection . $5,573 31 |By account paid out on Orders
. $6,602 43
To Received of Wm. R. Roundy taxes collected
632 58
Borrowed Money
1,000 00
Corporation Tax
43 76
Bank Tax
161 77
$7,844 58
State Aid
60 00
Dog Licenses
59 85
State School Fund
213 41
Town of Peabody for Scholars
36 00
Cemetery Lots .
20 00
Balance Sale of Goods Jos. Wiley
I 90
Income Townsend place ..
42 00
$7,844 58
LYNNFIELD, March 1, 1884.
JOHN M. DANFORTH, Treasurer and Collector.
Dr. W. R. ROUNDY, Treasurer and Collector, in Account with the Town of Lynnfield.
Balance in Treasury, March 1, 1883
$94 85 | Paid out on Orders . $1,150 32
Balance due on Tax Lists . .
1,927 04
Paid J. M. Danforth
632 58
Received interest on delinquent taxes 15 88
Paid error in Dog Tax for 1882 36 00 .
Due on Tax Lists . 218 87
$2,037 77
$2,037 77
LYNNFIELD, March 1, 1884.
W. R. ROUNDY, Treasurer and Collector.
ACCOUNT OF TREASURER AND COLLECTOR.
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By amount due on Tax List 1883 719 84
By balance in Treasury, March 1, 1884 522 31
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BIRTHS REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD. 1883.
Date of Birth.
Name of Child.
Sex.
Place of Birth.
Name of Parents.
Occupation.
January I ...
Elbridge Henry Gerry .
... M ... |Lynnfield
Elbridge F. and Jennie F.
Manufacturer
February 27 .
Jonathan Henry Smith
... M ... |Lynnfield .. ..
Henry E. and Mary L.
Farmer
March I
Joseph Henry Foster.
.. M ... Lynnfield .
James M. and Mary J. ..
Laborer.
March I
Osborn Richardson ..
... M ... Lynnfield ....
. Osborn and Margaret ..
Shoemaker
April 2S
Mary D. Savery .
.F ... Lynnfield .
Edgar and Marcia.
Shoemaker
May 12 .
George Edward Ruggles.
.. M .. . Lynnfield ..
Richard R. and Abbie J.
Laborer.
August 26
Andrew Mansfield
... M ... Lynnfield .
Andrew and Esther A
Farmer
October 20
Charles Leon Thurston.
... M ... |Lynnfield .
John L. and Carrie M.
Clerk
November 25 .
Stella Nellie Henfield
... F .. . |Lynnfield .
George W. and Mary J ..
Blacksmith ..
.
December 21.
William Cyrus Hill ..
... M .. . Lynnfield.
Andrew and Sarah E.
Shoemaker .
December 22 ...
James William Robbins.
... M ... Lynnfield. ·
John W. and Annie C.
Shoemaker
BIRTHS REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD.
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MARRIAGES REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD.
1883.
Date of Marriage.
Name of Groom and Bride.
Age.
Residence.
Occupation.
What Marriage.
By Whom Married.
January 24 .
Ursula W. Skinner
... 22 .. . Lynnfield
Shoemaker
First .
.
Daniel Steel, Peabody .
February 21 ..
Elizabetli C. Smith
.. 37. . . Lynnfield
.. 38. . . Lynnfield
Farmer ..
First
~
Chas. B. Rice, Danvers ...
May 23 .
§ David F. Parsons .. ¿ Julia Swinerton ..
.. 33 ...
Lynnfield
Salesman
First
.
Boston .
....
June 5 ..
) H. A. Gallmatt ...
. . 25. ..
Boston .
Lynn ..
Shoemaker . .
First
Joseph Kimball, Andover ......
June 16 ..
§ George E. Mason. ¿ Lettie E. Patterson
.. 32 ...
2S.
Lynn
First
... 26 ... Lynnfield
Laborer.
First
June 27 .
S Frank Cluck. Ann R. Clarriage.
.. 21 ...
.. 43. . . Lynnfield
Carpenter.
Second
W. H. Morrison, Wakefield ...
August 30
Sarah E. Hitchings ..
.. 29. . .
Saugus .
Bookkeeper ..
First .
-
John W. Hudson, Peabody ....
September 6
Arthur W. Littlefield . Grace C. Goodrich.
26. . . Lynnfield
Clerk
First
Warren H. Cudworth, Peabody
October 9 . .
.
.
Emily H. Bancroft
.. 24. .. |Peabody
First
-
October 9 .
.
§ James A. Hewes ... Sarah M. Chisam. .25. .. .. .24. . .
Melrose
First .
--
Harry I .. Brackett, Lynnfield ..
November 7. .
Orlando C. Guppy, Jr. Laura A. Newhall.
. . 23. . . Lynn.
Milk Dealer ..
First .
J. Coleman Adams, Lynn ......
First
.. 25. .. Lynnfield
First
Fred H. Royal.
... 2S ... Boston.
Expressman
First
§ James M. Merrill
.40. .. Lynnfield
Second
.
.
Danvers
First .
( George W. Bradford
... 25 ...
First
.
S. D. Gammell, Lynn ..... .. . .
Lynnfield
First
Ira M. Ramsdell.
First
1
.. 25. .. |Peabody
First
( Hermon H. Campbell.
... 24. . . Lyunfield
Lynnfield
Clerk
First
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MARRIAGES REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD.
David N. Beach, Wakefield ....
DEATHS REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD.
1883.
Date of Death.
AGE.
Name of Deceased.
Disease or Cause of Death. Place of Death. Occupation. Place of Birth.
Name of Parents.
Yrs.
Mos.
Days.
March 7. ... Mary Abigail Nash.
.. So ..
. Pneumonia
Lynnfield
Northampton, N. H.
Stephen L. and Miriam Gordon.
March 11 .. . Perley D. Putnam
.. 20 ..
3 ..
.. 22. . [Stoppage
Lynnfield ...
Farmer ...
Beverly
Asa T. and Mary E ....
March 13. . . Osborn Richardson
. . 13. . Infantile
Lynnfield
Lynnfield . ...
Osborn and Margaret.
April 19 .. . Joseph G. Perley .
.. 78 ..
.. IO ..
.. 26. . Heart Disease
Lynnfield
Boxford
May 3. . . . . .
Edward L. Roundy
...... 22. .
.7 ..
.. 13. . Consumption
Lynnfield
Teaming ...
Lynnfield
June 6 .. . ..
Sarah Hewes ...
.72 .. .. 26. . Heart Disease
Lynnfield
Danvers
June 12 ... .
William Gowing, Jr. .. .. 61 ..
Cancer ..
Lynnfield . ..
Farmer .... Peabody
William and Ruth .....
June 23 ..... Lue Retta Knight ..
... 7 ..
.. 16. . Diphtheria Croup.
Lynnfield ..
Skowhegan, Me Mark and Naomi ......
July 2 ...... James H. Skinner ..
.. 19. . Consumption
Lynnfield
Lynnfield ....
Hersey and Nancy .....
July 19. . .. .
Martha C. Butler .
. . So. . .. IO. . .. 26. . Gangrene
Lynnfield
N. H.
Jesse and Hannah Jones
October 4 . . William B. Smith.
.. 32 ..... 2 .. ... 5. . Typhoid Fever
Lynnfield
Lynnfield ...
Nov. 25. . . . Fanny McIntire
. . S3 . .
... 3 ..
Pneumonia .
Lynnfield
Lynnfield .
William and Sarah .... Alonzo and Hannah Peabody.
DEATHS REGISTERED IN LYNNFIELD.
I7
.
. Phineas and Sarah ..... Wm. R. and Mary A ... Thos. H. Marsh ..... ..
.. 30. .
... 5 ..
.
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TOWN WARRANT.
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.
ESSEX, ss.
To SAMUEL HARDING, Constable of the Town of Lynnfield, GREETING.
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify the inhabitants of the Town of Lynnfield, qualified to vote in Town affairs, to meet at the TOWN HALL, in said Town, on MONDAY. the TENTH day of MARCH next, at ONE o'clock, P.M., to act on the following articles, viz. :
ARTICLE I. To choose a Moderator.
ART. 2. To choose all necessary Town Officers.
ART. 3. To hear the Reports of Town Officers, and act thereon.
ART. 4. To raise money for Town Expenses the current year.
ART. 5. To raise money for Support of Schools for the cur- rent year.
ART. 6. To raise money for the Repairs of Highways, and determine how the same shall be expended.
ART. 7. To determine the manner of Collecting Taxes the current year.
ART. S. To fix a time when the Collector of Taxes shall settle his account.
ART. 9. To see if the Town will authorize the Collector to charge Interest on all Taxes not paid at the time he is required to settle his account.
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TOWN WARRANT.
ART. 10. To see if the Town will by a two-thirds' vote, au- thorize the Treasurer to hire money, if necessary, to meet the demands of the Town.
ART. II. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money for the Observance of Memorial Day.
ART. 12. To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen to purchase Gravel for use on the Highways, or take any action thereon.
ART. 13. To see if the Town will grant Licenses for the Sale of Intoxicating Liquors.
ART. 14. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money to be expended upon the Cemeteries, or take any action thereon.
ART. 15. To see if the Town will cause the Bridge over Bates' Brook to be relaid, or take any action thereon.
ART. 16. To see if the Town will cause the Records of Births, Marriages and Deaths prior to 1840 to be copied, or take any action thereon.
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested copies thereof in the usual manner.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of said meeting.
Given under our hands at Lynnfield, this twenty-sixth day of February, 1884.
ALBERT MANSFIELD, Selectmen EBEN PARSONS, of
JOSEPH T. BANCROFT, Lynnfield.
A true copy. Attest :
SAMUEL HARDING, Constable.
SCHOOL REPORT.
SCHOOL REPORT.
TO THE CITIZENS OF LYNNFIELD :
The School Committee respectfully present their Annual Report.
FINANCES.
RECEIPTS.
Balance of appropriation for 1882 $185 68
School appropriation for IS83
700 00
Massachusetts School Fund . 213 41
Tuition from Town of Peabody
36 00
Dog Tax
59 85
$1,194 94
EXPENDITURES.
Teachers' wages . $942 80
Fuel and preparing 129 25
Janitor's wages 62 92
Balance . 59 97
$1,194 94
For Incidental Expenses see Selectmen's Report.
SCHOLARS.
The whole number of scholars that have attended the schools is 129. .
The statistics for each school are as follows :
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NORTH SCHOOL.
Whole number of different scholars during the year 19
Greatest number any one term I7
Over 15 years of age 3
Under 5 years of age .
2
Yearly average attendance
I2
Number of weeks school
36
Teachers' wages, $6.00 per week.
CENTRE SCHOOL.
Whole number of different scholars during the year 41
Greatest number any one term 37
Over 15 years of age . 4
Under 5 years of age
O
Yearly average attendance
25
Number of weeks school .
36
Teachers' wages, $8.00 per week.
SOUTH SCHOOL.
Spring Term.
Whole number of scholars during term . 64
Over 15 years of age 0
Under 5 years of age I
Average attendance
Number of weeks school
46
13
Teachers' wages, $8.00 per week.
SOUTH GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Fall and Winter Terms.
Whole number of different scholars 36
Greatest number any one term 34
Over 15 years of age . 4
Average attendance
Number of weeks school
28
Teachers' wages, $8.00 per week.
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SCHOOL REPORT.
SOUTH PRIMARY SCHOOL.
Fall and Winter Terms.
Whole number of different scholars 33
Greatest number any one term 33
Under 5 years of age 3
Average attendance
23
Number of weeks school
24
Teachers' wages, $6.00 per week.
In these schools, Emma Richardson and Fred Eaton were neither absent or tardy for the year.
Alice Richardson was neither absent nor tardy for two terms.
We hope the number thus honorably mentioned will in- crease during the year to come.
TEACHERS.
Upon the general success and prosperity of the schools we are glad to report so favorably.
The NORTH SCHOOL was in charge of Mrs. E. P. Coney during the Spring and Fall terms. Mrs. C. with her long experience in teaching has lost nothing in energy or faculty of infusing zeal in her pupils. The school con- tinued to prosper with all its former excellence. This school has been fortunate in having the services of so good a teacher so many years, and at the close of the Fall term, the Committee were sorry to receive the resignation of Mrs. Coney, who felt her strength was unequal to the winter's work.
The Winter school was in charge of Miss R. Boynton, who was faithful in the discharge of all her duties, and her success in government and teaching was so good that the confidence of the scholars was secured, and the school con- tinued in a very satisfactory manner.
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The CENTRE SCHOOL was in charge of Miss E. P. Hood, who has had much successful experience in teach- ing, and during the Spring and Fall terms did good work, and we considered the school in good condition. But in the Winter term, the order failed to such an extent as to impair the prosperity of the school. Yet some of the classes made good progress in study. But the school came to a sudden termination, on account of the resignation of the teacher, one week before the end of the regular term. We think a deeper interest in the welfare of the school, and earnest co-operation with the teacher by a greater number of the parents, would have added very much to the success of the school.
The SOUTH SCHOOL during the Spring term was taught by Miss J. M. Whipple, who worked hard in her school, which although very large was well sustained. The reci- tations were prompt and the order good, and we think Miss Whipple deserves the commendation, well done. During the Summer vacation Miss Whipple decided not to return.
On account of the large number of scholars in this school the Committee, after careful consideration of the subject, decided to divide the school into Primary and -Grammar schools. Accordingly, seats and desks were placed in the upper room of the school house for a PRIMARY SCHOOL, which was in charge of Miss S. Newhall, who won the love of the scholars and confidence of the parents, and her work showed fair results during the two terms she taught. The GRAMMAR SCHOOL was taught by Miss L. S. Taylor, who was in all respects equal to her work, and by her en- ergy and perseverance, succeeded in making the school all that could be reasonably expected or desired.
While we have thus briefly noticed the condition and progress of our schools, let no one think that good schools are easily obtained-let no one think that their duties and responsibilities are easily disposed of. In no way can more
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injury be done than by careless remarks in presence of children, disparaging to schools or teachers. It is equally true that very much help may be given by careful and kindly speaking of schools and all their connections.
We are glad to say that much has been done to promote the welfare of our schools by many of the parents, still there is room for improvement. These children will soon take their places in the community and be a power for good or evil, and the schools have much to do in forming the character. We may provide houses, teachers, and books, yet no school is successful unless the scholars study for themselves with diligence and perseverance day after day. The teacher should love her occupation and try to excel in it, applying and improving all means to promote the inter- est of the school ; yet it is not those scholars who are most helped, drilled, or crammed by the teacher, that know the most at the close of the school, or who are best prepared for the duties of life-they gain strength by using the strength they have. Let us profit by experience, and by united efforts strive for greater excellence in the future.
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