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The registration during the present school year has been greater than any time during the past five years. The whole nemler registered since Sept. 1909 is 128. £ The whole number
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registered last year was 114. The following statistics show the membership, etc., for the first five months of the present school year in comparison with other years.
1907-1908 per cent of attendance
89.9
1908-1909 " 66 66
94.0
1909-1910 “
66
91.0
1907-1908 No. cases of tardiness 147
1908-1909 “
66 130 .
1909-1910 “ 6 66
.
91
1907-1908 Cases of dismissals
18
1908-1909 66 66
51
1909-1910 .6 66
88
The percent of attendance has decreased in comparison with former years. The number of tardy cases is less than last year by twenty-nine, while the per cent of attendance is not so great as last year. The cases of dismissals this year exceed those of last year by thirty-seven. We are glad that the tardiness is decreas- ing, but we regret that the attendance and dismissals are not so gratifying. As elsewhere said, we trust the patrons will earnestly look into this matter and help us.
I desire to call your attention again to the desirability of placing some simple apparatus at the two buildings to be used for the purpose of play. There is as much significance in play as in any other part of the school curriculum. Development of inher- ent characteristics are seen in play when they will be noticed at no other time. It is well to take advantage of this and direct them in proper channels. At the Centre there are ample grounds for play, but the children wander around in groups not knowing much of the time what to do with themselves. Given a few pieces of apparatus-swings, horizontal bar, rings for swinging the body by the hands, and some other simple pieces, with foot ball and base ball-all, boys and girls, would have that opportunity for a physi- cal development and for working off the surplus energy which children so much need. The effect would be seen in the kind and amount of work done in the school room. If there is no oppor- tunity for outdoor sport-sport that is interesting and hygienic- then the energy which should have been expended in the open air will show itself in restlessness in the school room. At the Southi
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School, let me again urge that some land be purchased for play- ground. There is no place for any games except in the street where all kinds of danger lurks-automobiles, trolleys, and the passing of carriages. At present the pupils use the fields which surround the building. This privilege may, at any time, be taken from them.
At present we have in attendance at High School, including Wakefield and Peabody, 16 pupils. This is a most excellent showing for the town, and indicates that the people of Lynnfield desire a complete education for the boys and girls. It seems to me how- ever, that a larger number should be in attendance from the South part, and I trust another year will see an increase. This can be brought about through the influence of parents and teachers- placing before the pupils the desirability of a High School educa- tion, and encouraging all by the sentiment that it is expected of all. By this means we would have from ten to fifteen pupils entering each year upon a High School course. The project is worth trying and I earnestly hope the encouragement will be given.
One of the serious happenings in our schools this year is the resignation of Miss Maude E. Black our Supervisor of Drawing. Miss Black has recently accepted a more lucrative position at Hingham. Her work in our schools has been highly successful, and it is remarkable how the pupils have advanced in this one subject under Miss Black's inspiration. The interest mani- fested and the efficiency shown by the pupils demonstrate the progress made. It is hoped that we may be able to secure some- one who will carry on the work with the same success.
The music under the direction of Mr. Wales has not deviated from the same high standard set by him at the beginning. Mr. Wales during the fall spent a week studying the systems and meth- ods used in Hartford, Ct., Yonkers, N. Y., and in New York City. What he saw in these places was a decided help and inspi- ration to him, and we of the Lynnfield Schools are reaping the benefits. Many new and improved methods and ideas have been given us, and I am sure that it is possible to see an improvement.
The plan of nine grades entered upon last year, I believe has done much to increase the efficiency of the system. Pupils are given a chance for development of mind and body, without which
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they are handicapped for the advanced work required in the High School.
We want good schools, and I believe we have them. The decided interest manifested by the School Committee can bring only good results. The attitude of the public in general by liberal appropriations, and hearty support make it possible to continue to improve the schools. Let the good work continue. Let us improve our attendance, and lessen the number of cases of tardi- ness and dismissals, and all work together for the best schools possible.
Acknowledging the hearty cooperation of teachers, the interest manifested by the patrons, and help given by the School Com- mittee, this is respectfully submitted.
J. H. CARFREY,
Supt. of Schools.
Report of Supervisor of Drawing
MR. J. H. CARFREY,
My Dear Sir :
The work of the Lynnfield Schools is progressing and is of a much higher grade than that of even two years ago. We were able to carry the fall nature work a step farther than before and with good results. The upper grades are nearly where they should be in color work, (scales). Another year will bring them up to grade.
The simple principles of design the children are getting pretty well. The designs worked out in brass tiles were very creditable. The making of the tile was quite a problem in construction. Great interest and enthusiasm was shown on the part of the children in this work. Christmas time with the constructive work always arouses greater enthusiasm.
The primary grades are doing well with the illustrative work comprising action studies and landscape drawings.
Very sincerely, MAUDE E. BLACK,
Supervisor of Drawing.
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Report of Supervisor of Muisc
The work in music for the years nineteen hundred eight and nine has been systematically and earnestly pursued by the regular teachers. The singing period has become one of the most enjoy- able of the day.
The new books which have been used for the year have been interesting and instructive. The Cecilian Nos. two and three contain exercises and songs which appeal to the pupils and adds to the pleasure.
Much attention has been given to the individual work; it is this that shows each pupil's ability to read music, accurately, his sense of time and rythm, his fidelity to tune and pitch. I am convinced that greater power is gained from this method than in any other way.
One of our schools shows a frequent change of pupils. £ It is very difficult to show progressive work with a class of pupils con- stantly changing. I should judge that these pupils came not from permanent homes, but from some institution, and changes were liable to occur at any time.
The new piano has proved its worth and is very satisfactory. This leads me to wish that the corresponding school in the other section of the town could also be provided for.
The town is very fortunate in having a group of teachers who labor so faithfully for the best interests of the pupils. The spirit of the school has much to do with the production of good music and the spirit of the pupils is influenced by the spirit of the teacher. It is difficult for us always to realize that we get back in results just what we have given the pupils. The attitude of the teacher toward her class is often reflected in the pupil.
It has been a long cherished wish that our schools at certain times could have the pleasure of listening to good musicians both - instrumental and vocal, in their respective rooms Perhaps some public spirited person will afford them the opportunity. Often times singers and instrumentalists are ready to give such pleasure to children if they are given the opportunity.
Respectfully submitted, GEO. E. WALES,
Supervisor of Music.
TABLE I
School
Teacher
Total
membership
Average
Membership
Average
Altendanee
Per cent. of
Attendance
Pupils under 5
Pupils between
5 and 15
Pupils over 15
Pupils between
7 and 14
The above statistics are for the school year September, 1908-June, 1909. TABLE II
School
Teachers
Total
Membership
Average
Average
Attendance
Per cent. of
Attendance
Total sessions
Absence
No. cases of
Tardiness
No. cases of
Truancy
Dismissals
Salary
per year.
Centre Grammar,
Jennie B. Friend,
34
31.2
28.6
91.8
585
19
0
45
$13.12
Centre Primary,
Florence Young,
32
30.0
26.1
86.9
757
43
0
22
$13.12
South Grammar,
Blanche M. Berry,
28
24.1
23.7
94.2
50
12
0
10
$13.12
South Primary,
Hannah M. Alden,
34
32.2
29.8
91.4
224
17
0
11
$13.75
Totals,
128
117.5
108.2
91.0
1616
91
0
88
$53.11
34
28.1
25.5
90.4
0
34
0
31
Centre Primary,
Florence Young,
25
23.5
21.6
92.2
0
24
0
18
South Grammar,
Blanche M. Berry,
22
20.0
19.1
95.6
()
18
1
15
South Primary,
Hannah M. Alden,
34
31.5
29.5
93.5
0
32
0
22
Total,
115
103.1
95.7
92.9
0
108
1
86
Membership
Table II covers the first five months of the present year.
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C'entre Grammar,
Jennie B. Friend,
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Report of Selectmen
The Selectmen have attended to the routine duties pertain- ing to the office. The best of harmony has prevailed and all have been present at most of the meetings during the past year.
One matter of considerable importance which has been hang- ing fire for a long time has been cleared up; that is, the removal of the old store building at the South part of the town, making the locality much safer and being a great improvement to the town.
A special meeting was called to appropriate money for the removal of the old store. Eight hundred dollars ($800) is nec- cessary to put in the tax levy for 1910.
Another special meeting was called to appropriate money for the suppression of the gypsy mnoth (this being a requirement of the State. )
At the last annual meeting the town authorized the Selectmen to use their judgment as to the removal of the stone trough on Pine Hill. Nothing has been done about the matter for the rea- son that there seems to be a sentiment that the town may have rights in the matter ; the Board have for that reason left the trough where it is and it might be wise to have the incoming Board authorized to look into the matter through competent counsel. The location of the trough is an ideal one, and it seems wrong to lose it if it belongs to the town.
Part of the income from the Nash fund for town improve- ment was spent in placing a flag staff on the town hall and pur- chasing a flag which was first raised to the breeze on Memorial Day.
Early in the year 1909 a number of ladies from the Centre presented a clock to the town for the town hall at an expense to them of sixty-five dollars ($65) ; with the electric lights installed last summer and the sanitary arrangements last year the hall is well equipped and the citizens may well be proud of it.
Friendly rivalry is a good thing, so not to be outdone by the
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Centre, the ladies of the South part of the town held a lawn party which netted about twelve hundred dollars ($1200) ; with this money they have placed a large clock in the tower of the engine house and installed a fire alarm system which consists of six fire alarm boxes situated in the most important points of that part of the town and they presented it all to the town through the Selectmen.
In regard to the Department of the Overseers of the Poor we would say we think the town was never so fortunate in having so few paupers as there is at the present time. Only one person is being supported, no one is being partially supported and no one being temporarially aided.
John P. Levine is being boarded in a private family at four dollars ($4.00) per week. Board could be obtained for him at less per week but Mr. Levine being an industrious and respectable citizen, and through no fault of his, because of ill health came to want. The Board thought it right to give him a decent place to live in comfortably and retain his self-respect.
The Board of Health have had quite a number of cases of con- tagious diseases to attend to but fortunately no epidemic has pre- vailed. The school house at the Centre and five private houses have been fumigated thoroughly and in the most modern way.
The Board of Selectmen wish to express their thanks to all the citizens of the town for the way in which they have been supported in performing their duties and for the uniform courtesy that has been extended to them at all times.
GEO. M. ROUNDY, J. WINSLOW PERKINS, ALBERT S. N. HICKFORD,
Selectmen of Lynnfield·
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Report of the Assessors
TO THE CITIZENS OF LYNNFIELD :-
In making our report we wish to present to you the figures shown in the table of aggregates as returned to the State Tax Commissioners.
Number of residents assessed on property 236
All others, corporations, trustees, etc. .
28
264
Number of non-residents assessed on property
165
All others, corporations, trustees, etc. .
18
183
Number of persons assessed on property . ·
447
Number of persons assessed for poll tax only 92
539
Number of horses assessed · 199
cows assessed
·
340
neat cattle, other than cows, assessed 27
swine assessed
300
dwelling houses assessed
272
acres of land assessed
5,980
fowl assessed
5,000
Number of male polls assessed 240
Value of personal property assessed . ·
. $65,083 00
Value of real estate assessed, buildings
. 433,900 00
Value of real estate assessed, land
. 283,113 00
$782,096 00
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Tax assessed on personal estate
. $1,042 33
Tax assessed on real estate
11,472 21
Tax assessed on polls
480 00
$12,994 54
Rate of taxation $16 per $1000.
Property owned by Town :
School Houses
. $9,000 00
Library Building and Books
2,200 00
Other Public Buildings
. 18,000 00
Cemeteries
2,000 00
Fire Apparatus
3,800 00
Public Grounds
10,000 00
$45,000 00 GEORGE M. ROUNDY, J. W. PERKINS, A. S. N. HICKFORD,
Assessors.
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Report of Public Library Trustees
Cash on hand, 1909 .
$56 32
Received from Town Treasurer, interest on Blake fund. 140 00
Received dog tax, refunded
.
172 82
Received sale of catalogues and fines . ·
20 00
Gift for Reading Room
45 00
$434 14
Paid E. L. Phillips, wood . $5 00
W. E. Roundy, coal . 2 00
Town of Reading, lighting, Dec. & Jan. 1 66
Samuel Ward, supplies
75
Miss E. W. Green, librarian
62 00
A. F. Southworth, janitor .
34 75
Mrs. Etta Moulton, care of books 10 00
G. H. Bancroft, transportation of books 10 00
W. C. Harris, making shelving, etc. 34 20
Item Press, catalogues 45 00 ·
W. B. Clarke & Co., books
22 00
DeWolfe, Fiske & Co., books
41 21
R. H. White & Co., books .
18 00
A. J. Gordon, 1 National Government. ·
3 25
G. H. Bancroft, sundries
4 84-
A. T. Locke, lumber .
31 01
Wmn. Leavens & Co., chairs, tables, etc.
54 80
Bailey-Weston Co., window shades 6 20
Otto Johnson, repairs to walls, etc.
12 25
Boston & Maine R. R., freight
50
Tenney's express 40
American express 20
Cash on hand . 34 12
$434 14
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TRUST FUNDS
On deposit Medford Savings Bank, Mary U.
Nash fund
$1,000 00
Interest .
70 00
On deposit Suffolk Savings Bank, George L. Hawkes fund ·
500 00
Interest .
. 38 56
Treasurer Town of Lynnfield, George N.
Blake fund
· 4,000 00
Total Trust Funds, with interest $5,608 56
Gifts of books have been received as follows the past year :
From Mrs. Mary A. Parsons, 55 books and 1 year Atlantic Monthly. Magazines from Mrs. J. W. Perkins and books from Herbert N. Casson, Dr. Densmore, Edgar J. Sherman, and from the Commonwealth, 23 volumes.
3,472 books have been loaned during past year.
290 persons have applied for cards.
Mr. Albert E. Copeland, for many years a member of the Board of Library Trustees, passed away during the winter, after a long illness. Mr. Copeland was always ready to aid, in every way, the advancement and increase of our library, and it is with sincere regret and sorrow that we mourn his loss.
We take this opportunity to announce that a Reading Room has been opened in connection with our library, which we hope will prove a decided benefit to our community.
GEORGE H. BANCROFT,
GEORGE O. GIDDENS, Trustees.
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Report of Cemetery Commissioners
The Cemetery Commissioners respectfully submit the follow- ing report :
The cemeteries have been mowed and kept in good condition during the past year. The walls have been pointed up where it was necessary and some have been relaid, so they are all in good condition. Three more lots have been endowed making a total of nineteen receiving perpetual care.
An order for trees amounting to about thirty dollars ($30.00) has been placed, to be delivered in the spring. They are to be set along some of the avenues in the Forest Hill Cemetery.
It would be a good plan each year to set out some trees until all the avenues are completed.
It is with sadness we mention the loss by death of Mr. Albert W. Copeland one of our associates on the Board, who has been a member since the Board was formed. He was an honorable man and a public spirited citizen taking a great interest in cemetery matters and being very useful in the capacity as Cemetery Com- missioner. He will be missed and his place hard to fill.
We would recommend an appropriation of one hundred dol- lars ($100 00) in addition to the unexpended balance.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
CASII EXPENDED
D. J. McCarthy, cement purchased . $ 5 70
D. J. McCarthy, labor and team 17 75
Roundy & McCarthy, supplies 3 62
Thos. R. Evans, supplies and labor . 4 25
C. Muse, relaying and pointing walls 21 00
Benj. Daniels, mowing cemeteries 16 00
L. O. Newhall, mowing cemeteries 16 00
Balance on hand
$81 32
89 84
$174 16
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RECEIPTS
Balance on hand, Feb. 1, 1909
· $ 32 60
Appropriation, March 8, 1909 Sale of lots
100 00
30 00
Sale of hay
.
5 31
Sale of wood .
.
·
6 25
$174 16
$174 16
GEO. M. ROUNDY, DANIEL J. MCCARTHY
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Report of Park Commissioners
YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 1, 1910
RECEIPTS
Money on hand Jan. 1, 1909 .
$354 46
George Williams, for rent boat house
25 00
Edwin Peabody, for rent
20 00
Rec'd from picnics .
50 00
Interest to Jan. 1, 1910 .
10 98
.
$460 44
DISBURSEMENTS
Paid L. Roberts, labor .
$3 00
Geo. Williams,
7 00
Geo. Bedell, 66
.
.
6 00
Henry Gove, 66
8 59
J. W. Robbins, for pump .
19 85
Cash on hand .
416 00
.
$460 44
Deposited in Security Safe Deposit and Trust Company, Book No. 1863.
M. F. DONOVAN, B. A. INGRAHAM, FRANK NEWHALL,
Park Commissioners.
·
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Special Appropriations
Highway Commissioners
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
DIVISION I
Paid for Labor and Teams
Albert G. Tedford, labor and team
. $229 85
Ernest Savage,
labor
·
41 76
Peter Wood,
·
.
47 00
George Southwick,
74 00
Wm. Hayes,
66
·
.
11 10
J. W. Emerson
66
.
·
21 75
John Ray,
66
61 33
Seth Russell,
47 00
Wilbur Wiley,
66
52 20
Jos. Tedford,
66 65
Allison Tedford,
66
31 54
Edwin Skinner,
66
6 00
George MacGregor,
66
6 00
Jas. Savage, 66
.
6 00
Charles Schmidt,
1 55
James MacGregor, labor and team
.
23 50
Thos. Coughlin, labor and team . ·
80 00
Paid for Material, etc.
Lillian Berry, gravel . $7 40
A. G. Tedford, cedar posts
9 50
A. G. Tedford, lumber
· 18 00
David F. Parsons, automobile signs · 10 00
$44 90
$852 13
.
.
.
.
.
$807 23
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DIVISION II
Paid for Labor and Teams
Wm. E. Roundy, labor and team
. $332 06
Jesse T. Putnam, labor
.
$768 59
Paid for Material, etc.
E. E. Walker, repairs . $1 85
C. H. Powell, gravel 20 30 .
C. H. Bancroft, gravel 19 60'
E. L. Fogg, relaying wall, Summer St.
14 50
Jos. Laybolt, drain tile
13 50 .
Roundy & McCarthy, supplies 4 62
L. E. Bennett, lumber
2 63
Maxwell, Perkins & Co., repairs . 2 00
Wallace Kendall, painting guide boards 10 50
Fred Kimball, repairs
20 17
$109 67
$878 26
DIVISION III
Paid for Labor and Teams
Frank Newhall, labor and team . $211 79
George Bidell, 66
64 75
Win. B. Law, 66
12 75
John Lynch, 6.
.
.
36 75
John Lammas, labor
36 00
A. M. Richardson,
38 00
Osborne Richardson,
.
37 00
.
·
36 11
Albert P. Joll,
66
80 77
Benj. Daniels,
33 55
George Frotton,
66
78 65
Fred Frotton,
60 77
H. Fletcher, 66
14 90
Arthur Tuttle, 66
7 55
A. F. Southworth,
66
.
·
4 00
Bamford Eisner,
17 78
F. W. Freeman,
20 80
.
·
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
81 65
George L. Blanchard, :6
35
O. C. Guppy,
. 52 75
John Bray,
.6
29 00
Thos. Lynch,
31 00
Michael Lynch,
75 00
J. Stanley,
4 00
Thos. Coombs,
66
16 00
Henry Coombs,
..
5 00
Louis Roberts,
..
3 00
R. Hubbard,
..
3 00
Harry Gove,
66
·
$656 79
Paid for Material, etc.
John Robbins, repairs on pump ; . $5 50
M. P. Paige & Co., drain tile 21 00
P. B. Kernan, cedar posts .
27 50
L. E. Bennett, lumber and nails .
13 28
Sally A. Newhall, gravel 47 36
A. W. Bryant, gravel
3 80
Thos. R. Evans, tool repairs
5 20
Frank Newhall, lumber and stone
4 52
$128 16
Division III, total expenditure
$784 95
Division II, total expenditure
878 26
Division I, total expenditure .
852 13
$2,515 34
Balance unexpended
100 76
$2,616 10
Appropriation
$2,000 00
Excise tax
616 10
$2,616 10
ALBERT G. TEDFORD, WM. E. ROUNDY, FRANK NEWHALL,
Commissioners.
.
·
·
.
.
1 00
·
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Schools
Paid for Salaries, etc.
J. H. Carfrey, superintendent . $200 00
Hannah M. Alden
. 537 50
Blanche M. Berry 511 19 .
Jennie B. Friend
. 512 50
Florence T. Young
488 86
Florence Rowe
16 76
Hattie F. Russell
7 88
Paid Special Instructors
George E. Wales, music 175 00 ·
Alice Killam, drawing 37 50 ·
Maud E. Black, drawing ·
50 00
A. F. Southworth, janitor
230 50
Jos. Hobson, janitor . 120 00 .
F. W. Freeman, coal and wood . 250 02
$3,137 71 --
Paid F. W. Freeman, medical inspection $12 50
High School Tuition
Paid City of Lynn ·
$75 00
Town of Peabody ·
.
.
45 00
Town of Wakefield .
766 00 .
$886 00
Transportation
Paid E. B. Richards . $200 00
Incidental School Supplies, etc.
Paid J. H. Carfrey, supplies and car fare . $21 40 A. F. Southworth, extra labor and sup- plies . 32 40 ·
Jos. Hobson, labor and material . .
18 58 Pitman & Brown, storm windows. 10,00 Maxwell, Perkins Co., repairs & labor. 46 28 Mrs. Jas. Ramsdell, cleaning So. school 12 07
J. W. Poland, crash for towels . 2 00
37
Jordan, Marsh, crash for towels . 2 76
II. M. Alden,
supplies . 60
Roundy & McCarthy,
1 77
H. W. Pelton,
66
.
.
6 65
Jennie B. Friend,
1 10
Chandler & Barber
66
.
·
2 18
Silver, Burdett,
66
2 65
Item Press
66
2 00
American Seating Co.,
2 55
Publishers Printing Co.,
66
2 75
Milton Bradley,
66
4 52
Kleena Co.,
66
1 68
Town of Wakefield,
66
90
Citizen & Banner Press,
66
1 00
E. E. Babb & Co.,
books & supplies
34 08
American Book Co.,
66
28 60
Ginn & Co.,
66
66
8 86
J. L. Hammett Co.,
17 92
C. C. Burchard, supplies
4 77
Michelson Bros., rebinding books 3 52
T. E. Brown, labor and stock 11 11 ·
C. L. Chase, floor dressing, etc. . ·
10 35
F. H. Dean, labor on blackboards
·
12 48
C. E. Whittaker, window shades .
2 50
Wadsworth, Howland, varnish
2 50
Eagle Pencil Co., pens, etc.
5 80
Frank Newhall, removing ashes
2 40
Stimpson & Co., toilet paper
6 00
Hattie Russell, school census
7 00
Hathaway Stable, team for supt. .
·
5 00
$338 73
Balance unexpended
1,770 58
$6,345 5%
·
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
$4,574 94
·
66
38
Cash on hand, Feb. 1, 1909 $1,877 62
Appropriation Schools & Incidentals, .
2,200 00
Transportation 200 00
Received from State School Fund
788 90
for High School Tuition
1,010 00
for Superintendent
125 00
City of Lynn, tuition .
114 00
W. A. Bond, High School tuition
30 00
$6,345 52
Report of Fire Department
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
CHEMICAL ENGINE NO. 1
PAID ON ORDERS
James Mullen, addition to engine $65 00
Harry Nesbett, cleaning engine 5 00 . .
Maxwell & Perkins, repairs
.
50
Badger & Sons, repairs
1 70
Roundy & McCarthy, supplies
7 71
F. W. Freeman, wood
10 50
F. W. Freeman, 2 tons coal
15 00
$105 41
CHEMICAL ENGINE NO. 2 PAID ON ORDERS
James Mullen, 50 ft. hose and couplings · $23 00
Roundy & McCarthy, bi-carb. soda . 5 60 - ·
B. A. Norton, iron ash barrel .
1 50
F. W. Freeman, 4 tons coal ·
29- 00
Peabody I ighting Plant, light from Jan. 1,
'09, to Jan. 1, '10 .
78 25 $137 35
$242 76
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RECEIPTS
Appropriation, Chemical No. 1 $100 00
Appropriation, Chemical No. 2 ·
100 00
From Town of Peabody, aid at Best fire .
25 00
Rent of hall, Chemical No. 2
Fred Mansfield . $ 9 00
Chemical Company No. 2 . 17 50
Improvement Society 2 25
Father Mathew Society
5 00
B. P. D. Club .
9 00
$42 75
Less janitor's services
5 00
37 75
Balance in town treasury $19 99
$262 75 $262 75
NOTE-There is bill due Win. E. Roundy for coal for Engine No. 2, for $30.00. in addition to above account.
Fire Alarm Boxes have been placed as follows : Box No. 22. At "Hap" Ward's. estate, Broadway. ·
23. South School House.
25 Grove St., near R. R. crossing.
32 Engine House, Broadway Square.
34. Law's Corner, Locust and Salem Sts.
42. Corner Broadway and Lake St., Pierce estate.
5. General alarm.
2. All out signal.
3. At 7.30 a. m., no school.
1. At 9 a. m. Sunday, test.
CHARLES MCCARTHY, Chief.
For Memorial Day
Appropriation
$75 00
Paid Isaac H. Mitchell, G. A. R.
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