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In our own schools, according to the census taken last Septem- ber, there were one hundred and nineteen pupils, being composed of fifty-nine boys and sixty girls. This is an increase over the enrollment of the previous year, and we hope that our schools may continue to grow, for if we can reduce the valuation per capita of
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each pupil until it is less than that of the entire state, we can secure, according to existing laws, our entire high school tuition.
We recommend the following appropriations :
For schools,
$1,200
" incidentals, . .
350
" high school tuition, . .
. 1,000
" transportation of scholars, 200
$2,750
Respectfully submitted,
J. WINSLOW PERKINS, RUTHERFORD E. SMITH, ANNIE L. STEVENS.
Report of School Superintendent.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE :
My second annual report, the fourth in the series of superin- tendents' reports, is hereby respectfully submitted to you and through you to the citizens of this town.
The progress made in our schools during the past year is most gratifying to all who are interested in their welfare. To the teachers, in large measure, belongs the credit for whatever ad- vancement has been made. Also the co-operation of parents has been a most important factor. It gives me much pleasure to express our appreciation of this co-operation, and in the interest of the children to ask for its continuance.
The course pursued or the subject-matter taught in our schools is not as important as who does the teaching. It is almost im- possible to have a poor school withi a good teacher. It is abso- lutely impossible to have a good school with a poor teacher. No matter how generously supplies are furnished or how stanchly support is given, the school will not rise above the fountain head -the teacher. These facts are so apparent that argument is unnecessary. In order to have satisfactory schools good teachers
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must be secured and retained. This town is peculiarly fortunate at present in its teachers. A certain percentage of the teaching force of nearly every town is unsatisfactory. Fortunately we haven't a teacher in that class now. Since we have successful teachers our next concern should be to retain them as long as possible. As indicated in my last annual report our salary schedule for teachers is very low. Of course we can't expect to compete successfully with the large and wealthy towns about us in the matter of salaries, but I recommend that as much increase as pos- sible be made. Every raise in salaries puts the teachers farther out of the reach of other towns.
The extreme cold and large amount of snow during this winter have made it very difficult to maintain a high record of attendance for the first half of the school year; however, a comparison of Table II in this report with Table II in last year's report will show that with practically the same membership the percentage of attendance is higher this year than last. There were 229 less tardinesses, 35 less absences and 19 less dismissals this year than last. We are much pleased that the record of attendance has improved, notwithstanding the hard conditions imposed by the weather, and we hope that it will improve much more. If a pupil attends school every school day he is under the teacher's care only one tenth of the hours of the year. Is is most impor- tant for his future welfare that he should be present at every school session.
The course of study in the schools remains about the same as last year. Some slight changes have been made, with the object of reducing the number of recitations per day as much as possible. This has been brought about by combining into one recitation the class instruction of two grades in the same subject where it was practicable. Also plans have been perfected whereby it is possi- ble for pupils who are regular in attendance and are able to per- form their school work creditably, to complete the course of study in eight years or grades. We believe that we can fit for any good high school, pupils of average ability, who are faithful, in the allotted time. Upon inquiry I have learned that pupils who graduate from our schools and enter higher institutions of learn- ing maintain a good standing. This is one test of the quality of
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the work our schools are doing. Of course we do not claim that the sole object of our schools is to fit for higher institutions of learning. That certainly is one of the objects and a very impor- tant one. If a pupil completes the course of study which fits him for the high school, he has a fairly good preparation for ordinary pursuits of life. The more education he gets beyond this the better equipped he is to enter the struggle for existence.
I believe that it would be much better for the pupils and schools to admit beginners to the first grade only once a year during the first two weeks of the fall term, instead of admitting them twice a year, in September and April, as has been the custom. Chil- dren who enter school for the first time require nearly the whole time of the teacher until they are well started. In our schools each teacher has four grades. In April the primary teachers have the first grade well started, when they are obliged to receive a few beginners. Since these beginners for a while require the whole attention of the teacher the progress of the rest of the school is retarded, and the April class doesn't get enough benefit to compensate. I recommend this matter for consideration, and hope that it will be put into effect for the next school year, as I feel certain that it would be for the best interests of all concerned.
Our schools have received several useful and valuable gifts. To each school in town a silk flag has been presented by the Woman's Relief Corps. Also a picture for each schoolroom in the new Centre schoolhouse was given by the Corps at the same time. With the flags in the schoolrooms it was possible for us to introduce the flag salute. Now all of the pupils give the " National Flag Salute " at least once a week when they "pledge allegiance to the flag and to the Republic for which it stands." This is a good thing as it helps to keep alive the spirit of patriot- ism in the rising generation. The South Grammar was presented with a beautiful picture by the pupils of the school, and the South Primary has received from the teacher of that school four pictures. In behalf of the schools it gives me pleasure to thank the donors for the above gifts. Books of reference, wholesome story-books, pictures, potted plants, etc., are always very acceptable to the schoolroom. There are many things which would be very helpful to the schools which it is not expedient to provide from public
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appropriations. Private giving to the public schools is most commendable and should be encouraged.
My work in this town the past year has been most pleasant. Pupils, teachers, parents and school committee have co-operated with me heartily. For this harmony among the various school forces in furthering the best interests of the schools my thanks are due and are cheerfully given.
Respectfully submitted,
ALFRED C. THOMPSON, Superintendent of Schools.
FINANCES.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand Feb. 1, 1903, $195 78
Appropriation for schools,
1,600 00 £
66
" incidentals, .
350 00
66
" high school tuition,
1,100 00.
66
" transporting school children,
200 00
Income state school fund,
929 85
from state for support of superintendent,
125 00
Tuition from city of Lynn,
40 00
Miscellaneous,
25
$4,540 89
EXPENDITURES.
Teachers', superintendent's, janitors' and school com-
mittee's salaries and fuel,
$2,289 43
Incidental school expenses,
410 20
High school tuition,
893 00
Transportation of scholars,
200 00
$3,792 63
Balance,
748 26
.
.
.
TABLE I.
School.
Teacher.
Total
membership.
Average
membership.
Average
attendance.
Per cent. of
attendance.
Pupils under 5.
Pupils between
Pupils over 15.
Pupils between 7 and 14.
Centre Grammar,
S. Annie Davis,
31
35.8
22.5
87.
0
25
2
21
Centre Primary,
Anna F. Munroe,
41
20.6
24.
79
1
33
0
20
South Grammar,
Emily D. Sturtevant,
24
30.3
19.4
94.2
0
21
1
15
South Primary,
Hannah M. Alden,
37
27 8
24.4
87.8
0
36
19
Totals,
133
104.5
90 3
86.4
1
115
3
75
The above statistics are for the school year from September 1, 1902, to June 26, 1903.
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TABLE II.
Schools.
Teacher.
membership.
membership.
attendance.
Per cent of
attendance.
Total sessions
No. cases of
No. cases of
truancy.
Dismissals.
Salary
per week.
Centre Grammar,
Eva M. Macomber,
33
27.7
24.3
88.1
601
98
0
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$10.00
Centre Primary,
Ada V. Hall,
33
30 4
25.3
83.4
952
73
0
20
9.00
South Grammar,
Emily D. Sturtevant,
23
19.5
18.5
94.8
180
44
0
8
10.00
South Primary,
Hannah M. Alden,
28
26.5
24.5
92.7
340
49
1
01
9 00
Totals,
117
104.1
92.6
89.
2,073
264
1
67
$38.00
.
.
Total
Average
Average
absence.
tardiness.
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Table II covers the first five months of the present school year. Truant officers : Walter Harris, Lynnfield Centre; A. E. Copeland, South Lynnfield.
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5 and 15.
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Park Commissioners' Report.
The Board of Park Commissioners organized on March 14th. Clarence H. Moulton and Daniel G. Harvey were respectively reelected chairman and secretary. The story of the efforts of the commissioners to make improvements can be told in a few words. With money contributed by those who were interested in having the park made attractive the first season, we have been able to make repairs and alterations on the boat house. The west end of the park has been graded, making it safe for public travel. and improving the appearance of what was formerly an unsafe and unsightly spot,-the roughest place within the limits of the park. The work of improvement should be continued. In our first report we stated that the railroad embankment should be leveled ; the wall is down in places and in its present condition we consider it an unsafe place for children.
In our opinion all park receipts should be appropriated to improvements and running expenses. The following communi- cation from the town's counsel, City Solicitor Starr Parsons of Lynn, in reference to this matter, may be of interest to the voters :
LYNN, MASS., June 10, 1903.
PARK COMMISSIONERS OF TOWN OF LYNNFIELD,
LYNNFIELD, MASS.
Gentlemen :- Without undertaking to determine definitely the power of the Park Commissioners with reference to the expen- diture of the receipts from the sale of park privileges, I am of the opinion that it would be wise for the commissioners, at the next annual town meeting, to insert an article in the town war- rant providing that all receipts from park privileges shall be appropriated to the improvement of the park and park expenses. Meanwhile, for this year's maintenance of the park, I advise you
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to utilize the money which you receive for park privileges in legitimate expenses and improvements of the park, and I am willing to assume the responsibility for giving this advice.
Yours truly,
(Signed) STARR PARSONS.
Following the advice contained in the above letter, we have inserted an article in the warrant asking for this appropriation.
In view of what has been accomplished by private effort, we deem it no more than right and just that the town should aid to this extent in the work of improvement.
CLARENCE H. MOULTON, DANIEL G. HARVEY, FRANK NEWHALL,
Park Commissioners.
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Report of Lynnfield Fire Department.
TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
Gentlemen : - In accordance with your request, I herewith submit my report of the doings of the Fire Department since my appointment November 1, 1902, to March 1, 1904.
Immediately upon my appointment, and as per instructions, I proceeded to organize the department. Sixteen (16) of the citizens of the town were invited to assemble at the rooms of the seleetmen on the evening of November 12, 1902.
Walter C. Harris and Charles MeCarthy were appointed as assistant engineers, who, together with the chief, compose the Board of Engineers.
Lynnfield Chemical Company, No. 1, was organized on the same date, November 12, 1902, with the following members : Messrs. George Blanchard, William Drake, Clarenee E. Embree, Floyd E. Embree, Arthur S. Flanigan, Silas W. Harris, Walter C. Harris, Chester R. Law, Charles MeCarthy, Daniel J. MeCarthy, Perey Moore, Oscar E. Phillips, George M. Roundy, William Roundy, Ernest E. Walker, Arthur Wilson and Everett Wilson. Officers, C. E. Embree, chief ; W. C. Harris, assistant chief ; F. E. Embree, clerk; D. J. MeCarthy, treasurer and A. S. Flannigan, steward.
In order that the company might be self supporting, a monthly · tax of twenty-five (25) cents was levied, and from this fund all furniture, ete., was paid for, all running expenses met, and there remains a sufficient amount on hand to meet any contingencies that may arise.
Fortunately for the town and the citizens there have not been any serious fires, therefore there has been no opportunity to test the efficiency of the apparatus or the skill of the department.
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There were three (3) forest fires, a small blaze at the residence of Mr. F. E. Baldwin, and one on the premises of the Boston & Maine railroad.
The two latter were extinguished with the aid of hand chem- icals.
The fire at the residence of Mr. Baldwin caused a loss of sixty-eight (68) dollars, fully covered by insurance.
The fire on the premises of the Boston & Maine railroad was caused by hot ashes, resulting in no damage to the property.
April 23, 1903. General alarm, number one, for a fire in the woods, on the property of Mr. C. Coughlin, was extinguished with hand chemicals, the nature of the cart road being such that the apparatus could not be used.
April 30, 1903. General alarm number two, was called for a fire on the land of Messrs. Appleby, Wormstead, Wilson and Emerson. The same conditions existed at this fire as at that of the 23d, and the usual methods were applied with good results.
June 5, 1903. General alarm number three, for a fire in the woods and near the residence or Mr. M. J. Kane. At this fire an opportunity was presented to bring the apparatus into play, with most excellent results.
The organization of the department was a success in every detail. The citizens of the town, regardless of social position, sought and obtained membership in the department, to the num- ber of thirty-eight (38), thirty-one (31) of whom are active. The town liberally supplied suitable and adequate quarters.
Harmony and good will prevail in our meetings and, in fact, Lynnfield Chemical Company, No. 1, meets the requirements of a first class fire company and should receive the encouragement and support of all the citizens of the town.
C. E. EMBREE, Chief.
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Report of Cattle Inspector.
During the past year I have inspected twenty-eight herds of cattle, numbering in all two hundred and ninety-eight, and found them and barns housing same in good condition.
Earlier in the season I also made the rounds in company with our national government inspector, when he was at work upon the " foot and mouth disease," and he said that the barns and cattle in Lynnfield were, without exception, the cleanest and healthiest he had seen in his widespread territory.
I only hope that we may merit this approval in the future and maintain this standard of cleanliness and good order.
CHARLES M. MCCARTHY,
Inspector.
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Report of 1
Trustees of Public Library.
Cash on hand March 1, 1903, .
$31 65
Received from town treasurer, interest on George L. Hawke's fund, 36 00
Received county dog tax,
90 53
Fines on books loaned, 10 35
Cash, book returned, 42
$168 95
Paid Miss E. W. Green, librarian, $52 00
A. E. Copeland, South Lynnfield, transportation and care of books, Account book, stationery, etc.,
10 00
2 22
Express and covering paper,
2 48
F. J. Barnard & Co., repairs on books, 66 66 furnishing and
3 00
binding magazines, . 35 15
De Wolfe, Fiske & Co., books, 57 43
Item Press, library cards, .
6 50
Cash expended, .
$168 78
Cash on hand, . 17
$168 95
TRUST FUNDS.
George L. Hawkes library fund (Town of Lynnfield Notes), $900 00 Mary U. Nash library fund (deposited New England Trust Co.),. 1,000 00 .
Total trust funds, $1,900 00
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We are pleased to state that the circulation of our library is steadily increasing. About 3000 books were loaned during the past year which is a decided increase over other years.
Our trust funds have been increased by the legacy of $1,000, donated by the late Mary U. Nash. We have also $900 remain- ing of the George L. Hawkes fund, making a total of $1,900. $400 of these funds may be used outright, if deemed advisable by the trustees; of the $1,500 remaining the income alone is available.
During the past year we have received 25 gift books from the state, 1 from Harper Bros., 1 from Rev. G. W. Lewis, one year of magazines from Miss Grace Tuttle, and a very generous dona- tion of books from Mrs. Mary A. Parsons.
It is the intention of the trustees to soon issue a supplementary catalogue, in addition to the one printed a few years ago. Cata- logues may be obtained of the librarian free of charge.
GEORGE H. BANCROFT, A. E. COPELAND, W. W. BUTMAN,
. Trustees.
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Town Warrant.
ESSEX, SS.
To either of the constables of the Town of Lynnfield, in said GREETING :
County,
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the town of Lynnfield, quali- fied to vote in elections and in town affairs, to meet at the Town Hall in said Lynnfield, on the Fourteenth day of March next, at Twelve o'clock, noon, then and there to act on the following articles :
Article 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Article 2. To bring in their votes for Town Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, three Selectmen, Assessors and Over- seers of the Poor, Auditor, one School Committee for three years, one Trustee for Public Library for three years, one Road Com- missioner for three years, one Park Commissioner for three years and two Constables, all on one Ballot. The Poll on this Ballot will close at 4 o'clock, unless otherwise ordered by vote of the town.
Article 3. To bring in their votes in answer to the question, shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquor in this Town, form of ballot to be, Yes and No.
Article 4. To choose all other necessary town officers.
Article 5 To hear and act on the reports of town officers.
Article 6. To raise money for the support of Schools, High School tuition and Transportation of Scholars for the ensuing year.
Article 7. To raise money for the repairs of Highways for the ensuing year.
Article 8. To raise money for Town Expenses for the ensuing year.
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Article 9. To choose a time when the Collector of Taxes shall settle his account.
Article 10. To see if the town will authorize the Collector of Taxes to charge interest on all unpaid taxes at the time when he is required to settle his account.
Article 11. To see if the town will authorize its Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to hire money to meet de- mands on the town in anticipation of taxes for the ensuing year.
Article 12. To see if the town will appropriate a sum of money for the observance of Memorial Day.
Article 13. To see if the town will appropriate money refunded by the County from the dog tax, for the use of the Public Library.
Article 14. To see if the town will authorize the Park Com- missioners to apply to the maintenance and improvement of the Park until otherwise ordered by the town, all funds now in the hands of said Commissioners, and all funds which may hereafter be derived by them from the sale of Park privileges.
Article 15. To see if the town will accept the provisions of Chapt. 78, Sections 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 of the revised laws relat- ing to Cemeteries.
Article 16. To see if the town will elect three Cemetery Commissioners, one for one year, one for two years and one for three years.
Article 17. To see if the town will raise and appropriate One hundred dollars for the use of the Cemetery Commissioners.
Article 18. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of Seventy-five dollars for the use of the Fire Depart- ment.
Article 19. To see if the town will raise and appropriate the sum of Two hundred dollars for the removal of snow.
Article 20. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to shingle the South Schoolhouse.
Article 21. To see if the town will raise and appropriate a sum of money to paint the fence at the South Schoolhouse.
And you arc directed to serve this Warrant by posting attested
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copies of the same at the usual places in said town, seven days at least before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk at or before the time of holding said meeeting.
Given under our hands at Lynnfield this Second day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and four.
GEO. M. ROUNDY, THOS. E. COX, J. F. INGRAHAM, JR., Selectmen of Lynnfield.
A true copy. Attest. WALTER C. HARRIS,
Constable of Lynnfield.
ANNUAL REPORT
... of the ...
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES 1
... of the ...
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD,
... with ...
TOWN CLERK'S STATISTICS,
.. and the .
REPORTS OF THE TOWN OFFICERS . for the
Year Ending February 1, 1905.
WAKEFIELD, MASS. : THE ITEM PRESS, 474 MAIN STREET, 1905.
Town Officers, 1904=1905.
SELECTMEN, ASSESSORS AND OVERSEERS OF THE POOR. GEO. M. ROUNDY, Chairman ; JAS. F. INGRAHAM, JR., Sec. ; GEO. H. BANCROFT, Clerk. TOWN CLERK, EBEN PARSONS. TOWN TREASURER AND COLLECTOR. FRANKLIN W. FREEMAN. AUDITOR, JOHN M. DANFORTH. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
J. WINSLOW PERKINS, Chairman, Term expires 1907
MRS. ANNIE L. STEVENS, .
66 1906
RUTHERFORD E. SMITH, 66 1905
ROAD COMMISSIONERS.
WM. E. ROUNDY,
Term expires 1907
FRANK NEWHALL, Chairman,
66 1906
DAVID F. PARSONS, .
1905
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC LIBRARY.
GEORGE H. BANCROFT,
Term expires 1907
ALBERT E. COPELAND, .
66 1906
W. W. BUTMAN, .
66 1905
PARK COMMISSIONERS.
FRANK NEWHALL, Term expires 1907
DANIEL G. HARVEY, .
1906
CLARENCE H. MOULTON, Chairman, .
1905
CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.
ALBERT E. COPELAND,
. Term expires 1907
GEORGE M. ROUNDY,
.
66 66 1906
JOSEPH T. BANCROFT, ·
.
1904
CONSTABLES.
W. C. HARRIS, A. W. COPELAND.
TREE WARDEN, J. H. PERKINS.
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, F. P. RUSSELL.
CATTLE INSPECTOR, CHAS. M. MCCARTHY. INSPECTOR OF BEEF, L. B. HAYWARD.
List of Jurors for 1905.
CHAS. MCCARTHY,
. Grocer.
DANIEL G. HARVEY, .
. Poultry Farmer.
THOMAS E. COX, .
Farmer.
FRED SKINNER, .
Farmer.
CHAS. B. GERRY,
. Clerk.
HARRY F. LAWRENCE, A. W. COPELAND,
Poultry Farmer.
DANIEL J. MCCARTHY,
Shoe worker.
. Grocer.
. Physician.
. Morocco Manufacturer.
. Grocer.
GEORGE H. BANCROFT, FRANKLIN W. FREEMAN, . J. F. INGRAHAM, JR., . GEO. M. ROUNDY, .
. Grocer.
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Highways.
Appropriation,
$1,000 00
Excise Tax, .
563 01
$1,563 01
Special appropriation for snow bills,
200 00
$1,763 00
Paid Frank Newhall, labor and teams, 200 95
Wm. E. Roundy, “ 6 '
269 38
David F. Parsons, "
155 00
Thomas Coughlan, labor, ·
5 25
John Armstrong,
44 44
A. F. Southworth,
66
.
.
21 88
B. P. Shute, 66
.
8 75
E. B. Richards,
66
.
.
5 25
John Coyle, 66
33 75
E. & A. W. Mansfield, "
20 50
Alexander Crowley, 66
5 25
Henry Moore,
10 94
J. R. Bray, 66
.
25 81
Thomas Murphy, 66
.
14 00
J. Jefferson,
26 25
Thomas Coombs, 66
.
35 00
C. Lynch, 66
.
22 75
Benj. Griffin, 66
22 31
E. F. Bushby, supplies, . ·
.
8 80
Roundy & McCarthy, supplies,
2 55
Thomas Evans, blacksmith work,
70
E. E. Walker,
11 05
Charles Spect,
labor,
·
.
37 92
Arthur Tuttle,
66
.
.
40 25
John Alferi, 66
.
56 88
Cazali Camenico, 66
.
56 38
E. Wilbur Wiley, 66
.
44 62
James McGregor, 66
11 18
L. O. Newhall,
66
21 18
L. O. Newhall, gravel, .
23 15
Luther W. Hastings, labor,
12 25
.
.
.
.
.
6
E. O. Skinner, labor, $50 76
Geo. M. Lawrence, labor and teams, 30 88
Albert G. Tedford, 66
84 18
C. H. Powell, 66
9 72
F. W. Freeman, 66
.
.
2 50
J. M. Danforth, gravel,
16 30
T. E. Cox,
7 90
O. C. Guppy, labor,
7 88
M. J. Cairn,
66
·
15 45
$1,480 42
Paid on 1903 snow account :
Frank Newhall,
.
106 23
Wm. E. Roundy,
64 47
Wm. H. Bryant,
20 30
A. G. Tedford,
- 13 33
David F. Parsons,
12 46
Charles Smith,
4 80
James H. Savage, .
3 60
Bamford Eisner,
2 35
Arthur Tuttle,
1 40
1,709 36
Balance unexpended,
$53 65
Support of Schools.
Appropriation, . $1,200 00
Income State school fund, 902 33
Balance from 1904, 748 26
Received from State for superintendent, . 125 00
66 66 " State children, . 63 39
$3,038 98
Paid Alfred C. Thompson, superintendent, $197 00
Emily D. Sturtevant, teaching, 432 00
Eya M. Macomber,
420 00
H. M. Alden, 66
·
·
392 00
Ada V. Hall, 66
380 00
7
George E. Wales, teaching music, . 30 00
J. Winslow Perkins, committee, 20 00
Rutherford E. Smith, 66
20 00
Annie L. Stevens,
20 00
George W. Henfield, janitor, .
141 00
Joseph Hobson,
110 00
Wm. E. Roundy, coal and wood, 224 25
George M. Lawrence, wood, . 16 50
J. B. & W. A. Lamper, coal, 35 00
O. C. Guppy, sawing wood, . 6 00
Town of North Reading, tuition, 5 70
2,449 45
Incidental School Expenses.
Appropriation,
.
$350 00
Paid Edward E. Babb & Co., supplies, . $107 14
Silver, Burdett & Co., 10 80 .
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