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SIDEWALKS
Eleven hundred and sixty-two sq. yards of new tar con- crete and 327 sq. yards of top dressing have been laid on Woburn Street, Ash Street and Haven Street, by T. A. Mul- roney of Stoneham. This department has put gravel on sidewalks in various sections of the Town, including High Street, from Middlesex Avenue to Lowell Street, West Street, Warren Avenue, Woodward Avenue, Haven Street, Pearl Street, Summer Avenue, Main Street and Grand Street.
SNOW AND ICE
There has been only one snow storm this fall that we had to send the plows out in, but we have used more sand on the sidewalks than ever during a whole season before:
DUST NUISANCE
Owing to the fact that the oil and water appropriations were used up, and the Square and some of the nearby
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streets required the continued use of the water cart, this will account for the over-draft in the water appropriation.
DRAINS
A new drain has been built in Lincoln Street, from Prescott Street to Washington Street. The surface water has been very bad here for a number of years and we hope that this will relieve it. We have also added four new catch basins on this drain. On Howard Street, opposite property of Mr. Evans, we have built one catch basin and out-let pipe. We have also completed drain already started on Temple Street.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Owing to the probable continued tearing up of the streets for sewer construction and the increased cost of labor, teams and material, I will leave most of the recom- mendations to your Honorable Board. The drain which was built this summer in Woburn Street, Summer Avenue and Prospect Street is large enough to take care of the water, but the grates are too small, and I would recommend that they be changed for larger ones of which there are ten (10). Recommend that the work on Lowell Street be continued to Middlesex Avenue; that some work be done on Prospect Street: that the south side of Woburn Street be rebuilt, from Summer Avenue to West Street; that a plan of re- building of the streets be adopted radiating from the centre as much as possible; also a larger appropriation to complete Main Street; the continued use of heavy oil as a dust layer, and recommend the purchase of a tar heating kettle and a scarifier for the use of this department.
CONCLUSION
I take this time to thank your Honorable Board and all those who have tried to be helpful in anyway to this De- partment.
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. CROWE.
REPORT OF PLANNING BOARD, 1917
The Planning Board respectfully submits to the Town their second annual report, covering the year ending December 31, 1917, as follows :
After much deliberation, careful thought and study during the year 1916, on the advisability of consolidating departments in our system of government, final action by this body was taken, at a full meeting of the Board, on January 9, 1917, at which time articles were drawn applying to all departments, and unanimously approved, and rec- ommended to the Board of Selectmen with a request to have same brought before the citizens for their deliberation and disposition. At the annual Town meeting held in March, 1917, an article was properly drawn and inserted in the annual Town Warrant, which duly brought the matter be- fore the citizens, and a motion was offered by this Board to give an opportunity to consider the subject. The oppor- tunity for free discussion was not permitted, by a majority vote of the meeting to lay the motion on the table, where it remained at final adjournment. We note, by a recent vote of the citizens in Town meeting assembled, that a special committee has been appointed by the Moderator to again look into the advisability of consolidating several depart- ments.
At the annual March Town meeting, the Planning Board was relieved from further duties in connection with the special Town Building Committee, by a new committee appointed by the Moderator.
We respectfully call attention to recommendation in our last annual report with reference to Acts and Laws relating to the Town of Reading. We believe no action has, as yet, been taken on this recommendation, possibly for
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good reasons, but we so thoroughly believe in its benefit to the citizens of the Town, that we again recommend its adoption.
The old Board was re-elected according to the new Town By-Laws: two members for three years, two for two years, and one for one year. A meeting of the Board was held on March 27, and organized as follows: James P. Carleton, Chairman, and Chester J. Wallace, Secretary.
We have discussed several subjects during the year. in pursuance with the duties of this Board, the principal one being a study for the improvement of Reading Square, in conformity with plans already under way in developing a more modern civic centre. An estimate was obtained for a plan covering a section extending from Reading Common to the Boston & Maine Railroad, including portions of Main, Woburn and Haven Streets. but no funds being available, the matter was postponed to such time as the Town sees the advisability of such improvements and appropriates a small sum of money to meet the necessary expenses for such pro- cedure.
Other subjects considered have been temporarily sus- pended, owing to the grave situation of our country at the present time.
In conclusion, we wish to express our earnest desire to heartily co-operate with all other Boards and Officers of the Town, expecting their co-operation in return, believing that the best interests of the citizens can be served only in that manner.
JAMES P. CARLETON, Chairman CHESTER J. WALLACE. Secretary RAYMOND B. TEMPLE CLARENCE C. WHITE LEONE F. QUIMBY
REPORT OF PLAYGROUND COMMISSION
READING, MASS., January 15, 1918.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
GENTLEMEN-I herewith submit to you the report of the Playground Commission for the year ending December 31, 1917.
The Playground Commission appointed by you on March 26, 1917, met and organized April 16, 1917. Stanley R. Stembridge was elected Chairman and Chester G. Harts- horn was made Secretary. Charles H. Stinchfield, Harold F. Parker and Carl B. Sawyer constituted the other mem- bers of the Commission. All members had previous expe- rience, having served on the 1916 board, with the exception of Chester G. Hartshorn.
The only duty the Commissioners had to perform with any authority was the exclusive charge of the Town Play- ground on Washington Street. The duties proved to be a larger proposition than was at first anticipated. The Com- missioners thought with the election of the Park Commis- sioners their duties would be considerably lightened, but such was not the case.
The assignment of the Playground was as usual our most important duty, although to get the Finance Commit- tee to recommend the necessary $342 for the rental of the Playground was most essential. There were many rumors so the effect that the Town was not to be represented by à base ball team. This caused the Finance Committee to hold up the appropriation for the renting of the Playground. There were so many public improvements being made they thought it might prove a burden to the tax payers. How- ever, considerable activities by our Commissioners resulted in the Finance Committee, through its chairman, Mr. F. L.
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Springford, recommending the appropriation, to lease the property for another year. This caused much favorable comment from the sport-loving public and from the athlete ;.
The teams who applied for dates for the use of the Playground were as follows : Reading Town Team, Reading High School, Federal A. C., Millstream A. C.
A list of Saturday and holiday dates were drawn up, from April 19th to Oct. 20th, and satisfactory assignments were made. The arrangements made were favorable to all of the applicants. Permits were issued to several persons for garden privileges on the outskirts of the diamond, also to owners of cows for pasturage in the outfield. Lowande's Circus was granted a permit for free use of the ground side of the old Catholic Church. It has been the custom to charge a nominal sum for this permit, but as Mr. Lowande has been very liberal with his benefit performances, we felt it would be an imposition to charge him. The Chautauqua Associa- tion applied for a permit, but as it was a corporation we felt a nominal charge of $10 should be made for a week's privi- lege. They did not care to accept our offer and decided to locate in Sweetser's field.
The bleachers are in an unsafe condition and should be repaired. Inspector Parker inspected these bleachers and reported them to be unsafe. Town Counsel Jesse Mortou was asked as to the liability of the Town and it resulted in their being roped off and use of them forbidden. Your Commissioners recommend having same repaired if the grounds are to be rented again next year.
Ex-Supt. Stevenson of the Highway Department kindly loaned his men and teams which hauled dirt and sod with which they levelled off the diamond, also the outfield. The result was that the grounds were in excellent condition all of the season. For this the Commissioners were very grateful.
An appropriation of $10 was received, of which $5.74 was spent for envelopes, letter heads and permits (which have been turned over to your Honorable Board and will be suitable for use next year), and 84.26 was expended for
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stamps and telephone tolls leaving no balance of cash on hand, also no bills to pay.
The loyal support of the Board of Selectmen, the pub- licity given to us by The Reading Chronicle, and the aid of the Highway Department, through Ex. Supt. W. O. H. Stevenson, were the main reasons for our successful term.
As the Chairman and Secretary of the present board are now in the service of the U. S. Navy and Army, it will mean that at least some new faces will appear as members for the coming year. To them we all wish the full measure of success that they deserve.
Respectfully submitted,
STANLEY R. STEMBRIDGE, Chairman.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
READING, JANUARY 30, 1918.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
GENTLEMEN-I herewith submit the following report of the Inspector of Buildings for the year ending December 31, 1917.
Total number of permits issued by the former Inspector to Nov. 15, 1917, was fourteen. Twelve were for new building and two for alterations.
In regard to the approximate costs of the buildings erected and altered the past year. I am not able to give you the exact amount, as in some cases the estimated cost was not known, or was not mentioned at the time the applica- tions were filed.
I have very thoroughly studied the character of the new work erected this past year, and my estimate for new work is not less than seventy-two thousand two hundred twenty- five dollars ($72,225.)
The cost of the alterations to existing buildings I have no way of estimating, not knowing the character of the work done.
Since the 15th day of November, when I assumed the duties of Building Inspector, I have issued one permit and inspected several buildings.
I am in hopes at the end of the year 1918 to be able to give you a more detailed report.
Respectfully yours. GEORGE H. SIDEBOTTOM,
Inspector of Buildings.
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REPORT OF BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
TO THE CITIZENS OF READING :
The Board of Park Commissioners herewith submits its first annual report.
The Park Board was called into being by the very gen- erous gift to the Town of the tract of land situated between Salem and Charles Streets, which has come to be known as Memorial Park. The park was given in memory of three former citizens of the Town, Samuel Pierce, Alden Batch- elder and Joseph S. Temple, men of affairs and public spirit, widely esteemed. The terms of the gift, and the apprecia- tion of the Town, are set forth in the following extract from the records of the Town meeting of January 8, 1917 :
Article 6. On motion of Edgar O. Dewey, it was voted that the Town accept from Mary E. Temple, May Louise Temple, Lucia L. (Temple) Crocker, Frances A. Batchelder and Clara C. Pierce, a deed of gift of about eleven and one- half acres of land between Salem and Charles Streets, Reading, together with the sum of fifteen hundred dollars to be used in preparing a main entrance on Salem Street and other improvements, in accordance with the terms of their offer made October, 1916, namely: That said land shall be improved and maintained as a public park, shall be laid out and ornamented with trees and shrubbery as a place for healthful rest, recreation and amusement for peo- ple of all ages, with proper facilities for such children's sports as can be generally indulged in by them, and tend to their proper development and furnish them with amuse- ment.
But said land shall not be used as a playground for football, baseball, soccer and kindred games, or any games that are in their nature hazardous, or require fenced en- closures or tend to draw together crowds of people, or inter- fere with the quiet enjoyment of those whose homes are in the immediate neighborhood.
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On motion of Solon Bancroft, it was voted that we hereby ourselves, and in behalf of those who shall succeed us and share in the benefits conferred, desire to express to the donors, and place upon the records of this meeting, our grateful appreciation of their noble and generous action in making entirely without solicitation or suggestion on our part, so liberal a donation. And we shall regard it as a high and sacred duty to keep in order and preserve the property for the wise and excellent uses and purposes which were set forth by the donors when offering to bestow it on the Town.
On motion of A. Newell Howes, it was voted that all the records relative to this gift be suitably transcribed, prepared and presented to the donors.
MEMORIAL ENTRANCE
The sum of $1,500 was provided in the gift for the erec- tion of a suitable Memorial Entrance on Salem Street. This entrance designed by J. Woodward Manning, Chairman of the Board, is now finished so far as stone-work is concerned. Appropriate grading and planting is nearly completed. A broad gravel walk leads back toward the knoll which event- ually will become the central point of overlook for the Park. The Board would recommend that the Town provide bronze tablets for the large center posts of the entrance, suitably inscribed with the names of those for whom the enduring walk, and the Park itself, shall be a lasting monument.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
In securing material and filling for the entrance, much of the Park has been leveled and cleared of stones and brush. The newer barn was sold, and small sheds removed. The old barn remains and eventually may well be utilized in some form of permanent improvement. A wooden fence has been built along a portion of the Charles Street front at a point where safety of travel on the sidewalk required it. A wire fence, 954 feet long, has been erected on the bound- aries of private properties on the west and south borders. Several acres of land were cultivated, under an offer of free use for war gardens.
COMMON AND MAYALL PARK
The Common has been taken care of as in former years. Its appearance is not creditable to the Town, and the time
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is near at hand when considerable money should be spent to renew it. This will doubtless seem even more necessary when the planting about the new Town Buildings, and the improvement to Lowell Street at this point, have been effected.
Mayall Park should receive such attention as is required to keep the grass cut and walks trimmed. This little plot, as now laid out, amply rewards the attention that has been given to it in the last two years.
A WORD OF APPRECIATION
Mr. J. Woodward Manning, the first Chairman of the Board, relinquished his official duties upon his removal from town in the late fall. He did not, however, surrender his interest in the Park, nor cease his work for its benefit. As stated before, the Memorial Entrance was designed by him, as was the planting scheme and walk plan. He has given freely of his time and great talent, rendering without charge professional services which could not have been dis- pensed with, and which otherwise would have added mate- rially to the cost of improvements made. The other mem- bers of the Board take this occasion to express to Mr. Man- ning the deep obligation which they are under, and which the citizens will share.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Our project will profit by the continued interest of Mr. Manning, and of his brothers, with whom he is now asso- ciated professionally. This is evident by the following letter :
NO. BILLERICA, MASS., Jan. 22, 1918.
"MR. CARL M. SPENCER, SEC'Y BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS, READING, MASS.
DEAR SIR : - Our recommendations regarding the new park are as follows:
Wherever conditions are favorable for war gardens, such as along Harrison Street and back of Galen Parker's property, where gardens were planted last year, the ground .should be fertilized with barnyard manure or bone meal
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and ashes and thoroughly plowed and prepared. We believe that the Town is justified in making an appropriation for this purpose because it will put the ground into much better condition for the final improvements.
We would also establish a border plantation along the boundaries of private properties toward the west that will serve to screen any unattractive back yard conditions that may, at any time, develop here. We would also have a low border plantation along Charles Street that would not interfere with the views into the playground from this street and that would be a protection and an attractive feature. We believe that an appropriation of $1,000 is all that is necessary for this purpose and all that it is advisable to expend on landscape improvements for the year 1918.
Very truly yours,
WARREN H. MANNING J. WOODWARD MANNING A. OHANDLER MANNING
The Board approves this recommendation, and would also recommend an appropriation for bronze tablets, as mentioned above. The maintenance of the Common and Mayall Park should be provided for as usual. We close the year with an unexpended balance, as shown in the appended account.
TERMS OF THE BOARD
All terms expire this year, leaving three Commissioners to be elected in March. The Town has provided that at the next election one Commissioner shall be elected for a term of one year, one for two years and one for three years. An- nually thereafter one Commissioner will be elected, to serve for three years.
Respectfully submitted,
GALEN A. PARKER
CARL M. SPENCER
Park Commissioners.
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PARK DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT APPROPRIATIONS AND RECEIPTS
March meeting, care of Common and .
Parks
$100 00
Special meeting, care of Common and Parks
350 00
Gift for Memorial Entrance 1,500 00
Sale of buildings on Park 150 00
Sale of grass and apples
68 00
$2,168 00
EXPENDITURES CARE OF COMMON AND PARKS
O. O. Ordway, repairing setteės
$4 50
F. Wallace, sheep dressing 12 00
Labor
84 65
Jos. Breck & Son, tools
11 40
Miscellaneous
1 80
$114 35
BUILDING FENCE
H. R. Johnson, per contract
$330 46
O. E. Carter, staking lines
6 35
$336 81
MEMORIAL ENTRANCE
J. A. Le Fave, stone work and filling $1,026 65 C. E. Carter, survey and measuring 55 85
Pay rolls, account grading, etc.
282 64
$1,365 14
$1,816 30
Unexpended balance
351 70
UNPAID BILLS
Breck-Robinson Co., contract unfinished $150 00
Louis Ellenwood, filling
33 90
$183 90
Twenty - eighth Annual Report
OF THE
WATER COMMISSIONERS
For the Year Ending December 31
1917
OFFICERS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT
Commissioners
HENRY R. JOHNSON, Chairman Term expires 1919
HARVEY A. BANCROFT
· Term expires 1920
EDGAR N. HUNT
Term expires 1918
Superintendent and Registrar LEWIS M. BANCROFT
Superintendent of Pumping Station FRANK F. STROUT
Fireman GROVER O. EATON
OFFICE OF THE WATER BOARD 194 Main Street
OFFICE HOURS 8.30 to 12 M, 1.30 to 3.30 P.M., except Saturday Saturday, 8.30 A.M. to 12 M., 7.30 to 9 P.M.
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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
TO THE CITIZENS OF READING :
The Board of Water Commissioners herewith submit their twenty-eighth annual report :
MAINTENANCE
Received fines and summons $5 00
Sundries
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10 60
Paid pay roll .
$692 00
Superintendent and Registrar
1,400 01
F. E. Gray, P. M.
91 60
Rent .
260 00
Fire and Water Engineering
3 00
N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co.
66 35
The Bristol Co.
3 60
W. E. & J. F. Twombly
49 25
Engineering News and Record
10 00
Clarence E. Carter
19 35
The Cutler-Dickey Co. .
2 30
C. W. Smith .
12 35
Commissioners' salaries
225 00
Boston Safe Deposit Vaults .
10 00
Boston & Maine R. R. .
1 56
Legislative Bulletin
2 00
Weeks & Dotten
4 15
F. W. Barry, Beal & Co.
4 30
Burglary insurance
14 25
American Express Co. .
60
Addressograph Co.
2 14
Rubber Stamp
37
Car fares ·
42 06
Balance .
2,900 64
$2,916 24 $2,916 24
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MAINTENANCE OF PUMPING STATION
Received rent of house .
$180 00
Coal for Artesian Wells
745 53
Pay roll . . $2,252 87
Car fares
1 20
Express .
12 37
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
52 62
Boston & Maine R. R.
348 14
Municipal Light Board .
9 00
P. N. Sweetser
283 49
New England Coal & Coke Co.
1,633 56
Harold L. Bond Co.
5 80
Braman, Dow & Co.
27 27
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
114 29
Jenkins Bros.
7 14
M. H. O'Brien
35 50
R. W. Totten
10 45
F. E. Wells & Sons Co.
40
Chapman Valve Co
9 18
Hodge Boiler Works
13 20
Julian P. Freeze & Sons
1 10
Dodge Sales & Engineering Co.
45 00
Anderson Fire Cement Co.
22 20
H. W. Johns-Manville Co.
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31 75
Woburn Machine Co.
28 87
Lumsden, Van Stone Co.
76 31
G. H. Atkinson Co.
9 10
E. W. Hatch .
37 94
Worthington Pump & Machinery Company . 66 80
Prentiss & Viall
17 40
C. L. Bancroft
104 00
George W. Knowlton
4 18
Town of North Reading
2 50
Edward M. Alden Co.
117 00
Balance
4,455 10
$5,380 63 $5,380 63
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MAINTENANCE OF FILTERS
l'aid pay roll .
$993 53
Express .
18 00
Municipal Light Board .
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470 40
Boston & Maine R. R. .
141 00
Whital Tatum Co.
2 42
Percy. N. Sweetser
44 80
Weston & Sampson
6 10
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
45
Morse Chain Co.
109 60
Pettingill-Andrews Co.
7 41
Fred F. Smith
3 50
Eastern Olay Goods Co.
12 00
W. B. Fonda
231 25
Harrison, Inc.
1,340 63
$3,381 09
MAINTENANCE OF METERS
Paid pay roll ..
$765 11
Boston & Maine R. R.
2 31
Express .
2 35
National Meter Co.
256 39
Dodge, Haley Co. .
2 27
Neptune Meter Co.
6 05
Thompson Meter Co.
9 30
Hersey Mfg. Co.
52 28
Batteries
3 90
G. F. MacDonald .
6 00
Lead Lined Iron Pipe Co.
8 50
$1,114 46
MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE PIPE
Paid pay roll .
$221 64
G. F. MacDonald .
6 00
Annie M. Vermille
5 00
$232 64
MAINTENANCE OF MAIN PIPE
Paid pay roll .
$360 76
Express .
3 30
Boston & Maine R. R.
35
G. F. MacDonald .
42 00
200
Chapman Valve Mfg. Oo.
$30 75
Boston Coupling Co. 2 10
Harold L. Bond Co.
3 25
Kellogg Repair Sleeve Co.
18 00
Ellis & Ford Mfg. Co.
38 40
E. H. Chapin
2 10
Reading Garage .
1 35
Davis & Farnum Mfg. Co.
6 53
O. O. Ordway
4 95
$513 84
MAINTENANCE OF DEEP WELL PUMP
Paid pay roll .
$7 60
Express . .
3 24
Municipal Light Board .
644 00
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
1 75
$656 59
INTEREST
Received interest on deposits
$76 36
Received interest on bonds sold
350 00
Paid interest on bonds
$5,940 00
Balance .
5,513 64
$5,940 00 $5,940 00
MAIN PIPE
Received for pipe laid
$243 25
Paid pay roll .
$6 90
Boston & Maine R. R. .
3 89
Express .
99
Antonio Michelini
920 82
Chadwick Boston Lead Co.
13 22
United Lead Co.
4 00
Chapman Valve Co.
144 35
Davis & Farnum Mfg. Co.
39 60
Builders' Iron Foundry
41 18
Harold L. Bond Co.
14 28
Clarence E. Carter
2 00
Braman, Dow & Co.
13 35
Balance
991 33
$1,234 58 $1,234 58
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SERVICE PIPE
Received for pipe laid
$646 86
Paid pay roll .
$1,109 46
Boston & Maine R. R.
6 21
Express .
12 28
G. F. MacDonald .
282 05
Chapman Valve Mfg. Co.
14 63
Prentiss & Viall
104 32
Walworth Mfg. Co.
38 95
H. Mueller Mfg. Co.
323 69
A. D. Gordon
4 00
T. O. Fife
18 56
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
5 67
Harold L. Bond Co.
38 43
O. O. Ordway
13 10
Ware Coupling & Nipple Co.
25 54
Reading Garage .
1 07
G. H. Atkinson Co.
6 23
Braman, Dow & Co.
370 63
J. J. Cameron
35
Flags
75
Balance
1,729 06
$2,375 92 $2.375 92
METERS
Paid pay roll .
$27 50
Express .
2 85
Boston & Maine R. R.
1 36
National Meter Co.
155 95
H. Mueller Mfg. Co.
20 25
Hersey Mfg. Co.
174 00
Neptune Meter Co.
270 00
Dennison Mfg. Co.
3 22
Gamon Meter Co. .
82 00
$737 13
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DEEP WELL PUMP
Paid pay roll . $18 00
Express .
5 65
Madden & Merrill Co. .
344 54
Olapp & Leach
9 60
W. E. & J. F. Twombly
2 43
Davis & Furber Mfg. Co.
17 00
The Gould Mfg. Co.
490 31
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
28 22
Dodge Sales Co. .
30 85
Braman, Dow & Co.
7 15
$953 75
ARTESIAN WELLS
Paid pay roll .
$286 14
Car fares
10 93
Express .
37 15
Boston & Maine R. R.
8 45
Reading Garage
3 80
G. F. MacDonald .
6 00
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
$ 90
Wendell Bancroft Co.
7 95
Weston & Sampson
10 25
Harold L. Bond Co.
52 07
Braman. Dow & Co.
1.535 11
Jenkins Bros.
12 05
Artesian Well & Supply Co.
8,000 00
Moore & Co. .
7 50
T. C. Fife
1 10
Ropes. Gray, Boyden & Perkins .
25 00
John A. Lowell Bank Note Co.
50 00
O. O. Ordway
3 75
Chase & Finnegan
5 00
Percy N. Sweetser .
4 00
Coal
745 53
-$10,820 68
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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
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