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Sex
Age Con. Y. M. D.
Disease or Cause of Death
Residence
Place of Birth
Names of Parents
1 Jan.
1 Laura M. Hitchings
W
81 1 13 | Senile Decay
2 Jan.
9 Margaret L. Smith
M
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9
Wilmington Wilmington
Dracut, Mass. Scotland
Albert Hildreth-Sophia Boyce William Low-cannot be learned
3 Jan. 11 Charles Pattinian
M
M
42
4 Carcinoma of Pancreas Mitral Stenosis and Re- gurgitation Cerebral Hemorrhage
Wilmington Wilmington
Armenia Ireland
Charles Pattinian-cannot be learned Edward McMulkin-cannot be learned
4 Jan. 14 Sarah Griffin
5 Jan. 29 Stillborn
6 Feb. 6 Thomas Mead Barry
M
S
71 8 4 Arterio Sclerosis Broncho Pneumonia
Wilmington Wilmington Wilmington
New Brunswick Canada Vilna, Russia
James Barry-Margaret- Leon Bulger-cannot be learned John Patrilla-cannot be learned
7 Feb. 9 Mary M. Brabant 8 Feb. 10 Annie Elizabeth Waisnor
F
W
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6 17 |Mitral Regurgitation
9 Mar. 25 Stillborn
M
10 Apr. 23 |Irwin E. Morse
M
W S
59 3 10 Cancer of Liver
12 May 7 Marion Bonicki
F
S
3 3 |Marasmas
13 May
9 Philip M. Lavoie
M
8 26 Bronchial Pneumonia
14 May 19 Louis N. Lamoureux
M
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7 3 |Heart Disease
15 May 20 Sarah A. McIntosh
F
54 0 4 Burns of Head and Body, Accidental
Wilmington
New Orleans, La.
George W. McIntosh-Mary A. Plummer
16 May 20 Lena M. Lyon
F
M 38 5 11 Fibroid Utcrine Hemor- rhage
Wilmington Wilmington Wilmington
New Hampshire New Brunswick Wilmington
Frank Porter-Louisa Sargent Wm. H. Folkins-Margaret Scofield John S. Perry-Martha G. Snow
18 May 27 Benjamin F. Perry
M
M
71 7 28 Nephritis
Wilmington
19 June 5 | Homer Bartlett 20 June 14 Alice B. Forbes
M W W
80 1 4 |Cerebral Hemorrhage 22 7 25 Railroad Accident 6 25 Supparatus Hefatitis
Wilmington Fall River, Mass. Wilmington
Whately, Mass. Ireland Hiram, Maine Fall River, Mass. Wilmington
Sabina Bartlett -Electa Smith Jonathan Morrison-Jane Norris Aaron Williams-Elsie Lane John Fanning-Margaret Tireny Edgar A. Shaw-Myrtle M. Baxter
21 | June 17 Eli C. Williams
22 June 17 John F. Fanning 23 June 27 Glennis Melba Shaw
M
M
53 6 17|Cancer of Face
17 May 22 Edgar C. Folkins
Wilmington Wilmington Wilmington
Lowell, Mass. Wilmington Montreal, Canada
Samuel Morse-Sarah E. Hibbird Edward Riley-Susan McBarron
11 Apr. 29 John Riley
M
80 0 4 Cerebral Hemorrhage
Wilmington Wilmington
Brookfield, Vt. Wilmington
John Bonicki-Mary Rusha Joseph Lavoie-Alphonsine Marion Adelard Lamoureux-Victorine Geoffion
S M S
F
W
67 6 1 Cerebral Hemmorrhage
W
70 11 7
.
| No.
70 8 28 Broncho Pneumonia
46 5 17 Pulmonary Tuberculosis Wilmington
24 July 5 Stillborn 25 July 16 Sidney F. Thompson 26 July 20 Olive May Vaughn 27 Aug. 13 Mary C. Turner 28 Aug. 18|George Surprenant
F M F
S M
33
11 23 Dentitian Entero Colitis Wilmington Pulmonary Tuberculosis Wilmington
Wilmington Nova Scotia
Wilson M. Thompson-Margaret Robinson Samuel Taylor-cannot be learned
Newburyport, Mass. Frederick W. Blanchard-Mary C. York
M
M M
77 28
4 1
9 Carcinoma 4 Gun Shot Wound, Acci- dental
29 Aug. 25 Walter LeBaron Sweet 30 Aug. 31 John F. Stevens
MI
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2 8 Cirrhosis of Liver Bullet Wound, Suicide
Wilmington Somerville Wilmington
Turners Falls, Mass. Joseph Surprenant-Victoria Dubo Somerville, Mass. N. Campton, Mass.
M M F
W
92 2 20 Senile Decay
Wilmington
Wilmington
Nathan Eames-Mary Buck
F
W 79 10 15 Cerebral Arteriosclerosis| Wilmington
35, Sept. 25 Charlotte A. Carter
F
W 71 11 8 Chronic Nephritis
Wilmington
Warcham, Mass. Gagetown, N. B. Barnstable, Mass.
John L. Everett-Mercy J. Goodspeed Andrew McGaer-Cannot be learned Elijah Bird-Martha Jane Smith
M MI
S M
24 2 18 Accidental Drowning
Wilmington Wilmington
Norway Wedgeport, N. S.
-Hanson-cannot be learned Zacharie Pothier-Ann Rose Pothier
38 Nov. 4 William O. Shattuck
M
68 4 24 Broncho Pneumonia
Wilmington Wilmington
W. Acton, Mass. Melrose, Mass.
William Shattuck-Jane Robbins Charles L. Bertwell-Laura M. Ivester
39 Nov. 5 Elizabeth May Bertwell
S
4 13 Inanition
40 Nov. 5 Angelina "Buck" Hayden
41 Nov. 13 George N. Symmes
M
77 10 28 Myocarditis
42 Nov. 19 Leo Canse 43 Nov. 19 Laura Canse
44 Nov. 19 Alice "Turenne" Canso
M
46
6 4 Railroad Accident
F
W
71 8 18 Aortic Stenosis
M
W
86 6 13 Mitral Aortic Insuffi-
ciency
Wilmington
Pomfret, Vermont
-Boynton-cannot be learned
47 Dec. 2 John H. Addison
M M
M
57 1 17 Chronic Nephritis
Wilmington
48, Dee. 19 Sherman G. Willard
49 Dec. 24 Mary Jane Rice 50 Dec. 25 Young 51'Dec. 26 Charles H. Skank
F M
S 1 18-24d |Premature Birth
MI
MI 161 2 8 Embolism
Charlestown, Mass. So. Portland, Me. Burlington, Mass. Wilmington Buckingham, Pa.
Henry J. Addison-Flora Smith George W. Willard-Elizabeth Hartman Elbridge Taylor-Abbie L. Alexander Allen E. Young-Emma A. Martin James Skank-Sarah Murphy
THE FOLLOWING NAMED NONRESIDENTS WERE BURIED IN WILMINGTON
Name Age Years Months Days
Israel N. Newcomb, aged 90 years, 8 months, 16 days. James M. Chisholm, aged 63 years, 1 month, 22 days. Maria Kimball Parker, aged 81 years, 5 months, 25 days. Margaret L. Smith, aged 53 years, 9 monthd, 5 days. Sylvester J. Putnam, aged 64 years, 5 months, 3 days. Harriet M. Gowing, aged 83 years, 9 months. Sarah M. Byam, aged 70 years, 6 months, 19 days. Inez J. Taylor, aged 63 years, 11 months, 22 days. George A. W. Atton, aged 54 years, 11 months, 1 day. Sy rah Jane Day, aged 84 years, 11 months, 23 days.
53 1 9 Pernicius Anemia
Wilmington
M 78 8 19 Hepatic Abscess
Wilmington
Wilmington Wilmington
Wilmington Newfield, Maine Boston, Mass. Boston, Mass. Montreal, Canada Wilmington
Henry Buck-Sylvania Butters Eben Symmes-Mary Doe Henry Canse-Alice Turenne
M M F F
1 10 4 Railroad Accident
Wilmington
S S 11 10 9 Railroad Accident
Wilmington
Henry Canse-Alice Turenne
Joseph Turenne-Elizabeth Dervais Daniel Gowing-Sarah Ames
45 Nov. 19 Clara Adeline Carter
56 Nov. 23 Frank M. Boynton
M F F
76 6 20 Arterio Sclerosis
36,Oct. 3 Charles J. Hanson 37 |Oct. 19 Frank E. Pothier
W 86 11 10 Arterio Sclerosis
Woburn, Mass.
21 Sept. 8 | Nathan Bradley Eames 32 Sept. 12|Stillborn 33 Sept. 14 Abbie Lord Nichols 34 Sept. 15 Elizabeth Stevens
Wilmington
F
M
S S
Walter P. Sweet-Lillian S. LeBaron Cannot be learned-Elizabeth Forsyth
M 69 0 18 Diabetes Milletus Chronic Nephritis
Wilmington Wilmington
Wilmington Wilmington
M
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RECAPITULATON
Births registered in 1921
.
40
Females
39
Marriages registered in 1921
42
Deaths registered in 1921
51
Males
28
Females .
23
Dog License Account:
Number of Licenses issued
208
Breeders' Licenses issued
1
By Cash paid County Treasurer
$519.20
Account of printed Records Births, Marriages and Deaths: Number on hand January 1, 1921 203
Number on hand January 1, 1922 203
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES E. KELLEY, Town Clerk
The Town Clerk will furnish to parents, household ers, physicians and midwives, applying therefor, blanks for returns of births as required by law.
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Males
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209
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ASSESSORS' VALUATION OF TOWN PROPERTY, 1921
Assessors' Valuation 1921
Real Estate
$2,169,249.00
Personal Estate
348,025.00
Amount of tax assessed
82,838.24
State tax assessed
6,440. 00
Special State tax assessed
303.60
State Highway tax assessed
735.80
Fire Prevention tax assessed
23.91
Street Railway tax assessed .
76.82
County tax assessed
3,433.46
County Consumptive Hospital tax
246.20
Town tax, including overlay
68,038.45
Moth tax .
.
764.76
Amount assessed on polls
3,540.00
Rate of taxation per $1,000
31.50
Schedule of Town Property
Schoolhouses and lots
$60,000.00
Town Farm
3,000.00
Town Hall, lot and fire alarm equipment
3,000.00
Cemetery land and lots
1,000.00
Public Library building and lot
1,000.00
Contents of Public Library
2,500.00
Hearse house
100.00
Hearse
50.00
Highway tools and machinery
2,000.00
Town scales (condemned
100.00
Cemetery tool house and tools Furniture in selectmen's office Eight safes
100.00
1,250.00
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.
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Two fire engines .
600.00
Two hose wagons
200.00
Two engine houses and lots .
3,300.00
Hose, ladders, shovels, cans, etc.
2,021.00
Two motor fire trucks .
5,500.00
Police equipment
50.00
Land account of tax sales
415.00
Moth building and lot
600.00
Sprayers and fixtures
600.00
Sealer of Weights and Measurers' outfit
250.00
Common and flag staff
.
1,200.00
.
$91,536.00
JAMES E. KELLEY J. HOWARD EAMES JOSEPH PATCHETT Assessors of Wilmington
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
Gentlemen :- I submit the following report of the work of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1921. Number of arrests 103
Males
94
Females
9
Residents
28
Non-residents
75
Causes of Arrest
Trespassing
5
Violation of the automobile laws
8
Operating motor vehicles on the sidewalk
14
Malicious mischief .
7
Drunks .
12
Unlawful riding
19
Cruelty to dumb animals
3
Keeping and exposing intoxicating liquors
8
Non-support
1
Assault and battery
7
Assault with a dangerous weapon
1
Pedling without a license
1
Larceny
3
Disturbing the peace
3
Insane
2
Hunting on the Lord's Day
3
Fornication
2
Breaking and entering
2
Concealing leased property
1
Idle and disorderly
1
Aliens, having firearms in their possession
2
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.
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Disposition of Cases
House of Correction
12
Suspended sentence to the House of Correction .
2
Shirley Industrial School
1
Danvers Insane Asylum .
2
Turned over to the Boston Police
3
Turned over to the Chelmsford Manual Training School authorities
1
Placed on Probation
.
. .
12
Placed on file
12
Discharged
4
Released
3
Number of fines imposed
51
Amount of fines imposed
$947.00
Amount of stolen property recovered
$5,450.00
Appealed cases
8
Search Warrants
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12
Cases investigated
.
17
Dogs killed
13
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER A. HILL,
Chief of Police
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
I hereby submit the following report, as Superintendent of Streets for the year 1921.
Money Expended
Scraping roads
$975.00
Andover Street
303.75
Ballardvale Street
.
390.72
Burlington Avenue
1,403.09
Chestnut Street
17.00
Church Street
1,417. 20
Cross Street Ext. and Cottage Street
231.85
Lowell Street
7.50
Main Street
1,737.07 ·
Middlesex Avenue
2,231.09
Nichols Street
71.56
Salem Street
333.82
Shawsheen Avenue
114.16
Washington Avenue
252.50
Woburn Street
1,060.26
Removing brush
240.57
Secondary Streets
1,114.20
Snow removal
318.85
Insurance .
229.81
Salem Street State, Town and County Total
6,000.00
18,450.00
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.
We built 2,250 feet of Tar Macadam on Salem Street in accordance with contract, and I hope the Town will vote to raise money to extend this work in Salem Street this year
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I wish to recommend that in the future when the Town votes to accept new streets, that a special appropriation be made to cover the same.
I would also recommend that the Town appropriate a sum of money to repair and set up the Stone Crusher and install same at some suitable ledge.
I feel that if the Winchester Trap Rock Co. can sell stone such as we require for road building at $1.50 per ton at a profit, that it would pay the Town to crush their own stone and keep the money in the town.
I would state that on Burlington Avenue, Church Street, and Middlesex Avenue a coat of No. 40 Oil was applied (about 8,000 gals.) resulting in a good road until late in the season, at that time these roads should have received another coat of oil, but owing to the fact that the appropriation was getting low, it could not be done.
This year we worked our roads with the assistance of State Engineers, as was noted in the last Town Meeting.
The assistance of the State Highway Department and the additional funds available through the acceptance of this act I consider a valuable asset to the highway department, and I recommend that the Town continue to work under the adopted plan.
In addition to the other work we have built a little over two miles of (cinder) sidewalks.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE S. FOOTE,
Superintendent of Streets
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REPORT OF THE SARAH D. J. CARTER LECTURE COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Wilmington :
The following program for the 1921-1922 Course was arranged and announcement of the same advertised in the Alpha, "a paper published weekly by the pupils of the High School," stating the dates, and that the entertainments would be held in the Grange Hall, Wildwood Street: Friday, October 14, 1921, the Colonial Male Quartet, Concert; Friday, No- vember 11, 1921, J. Dunton Sharman, Lecture; Friday, December 16, 1921, The Gertrude Crosby Co. Concert; Friday, January 13, 1922, Edwin M. Whitney, Lecture.
EDWARD N. EAMES, Chairman
JOHN W. HATHAWAY, Secretary
JAMES E. KELLEY, Treasurer
FRANK A. ROMAN
FLORENCE G. A. WRIGHT
Carter Lecture Committee
Treasurer's Report
Balance on deposit Jan. 1, 1921 . $128.86
Oct. 13, from Frank L. Eames, Treasurer, interest 240.00
$368.86
Expense Account
Jan. 4. White Entertainment Bureau
89.50
" " Romaine G. C. Nichols, expressage
5.50
" 26. Rent of Grange Hall
8.00
Mar. 23. Wilmington High School, add.
12.00
Nov. 2. White Entertainment Bureau
75.00
19. 66
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45.00
Dec. 19.
.
65.00
" 31. Cash to balance . 68.86
$368.86
Respectfully submitted, JAMES E. KELLEY, Treasurer
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town of Wilmington
I beg at this time to submit my report as Inspector of Animals. During the early part of January orders were received to make the annual inspection of all cattle, sheep and swine, also premises where such were kept, and report findings. These orders were carried out complete and reports filed at head- quarters early in March.
Cases of contagious disease were quarantined, confirmed and destroyed. Premises were disinfected and a later visit made for further development of disease and see if rules per- taining to cleaning and disinfection were complied with. If such were complied with the owner of cattle condemned was reimbursed. If not the check was held up until fully com- plied with.
The number of cattle owned within the town limits has increased during the past year. More market milk is being raised. But while the number is still much smaller than when Wilmington was a trading centre, the milk produced here for home trade is much greater than for some years.
The conditions under which these cattle are kept com- pares favorably with that of most towns. I finding few causes to complain of either cattle or premises. Where conditions warrant interference, suggestions were made which were kindly received by the owner and carried out satisfactory.
Owing to the reduction in price of finished products, our number of swine is greatly reduced, for at present prices, pork can be bought cheaper than raised.
During the year Rabies has been prevalent in many sections of the State. Several complaints have been heard.
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but upon investigation were found to be simply rumors. Two positive cases were however found and destroyed. Dogs coming in contact with them were restrained and watched. At present no ill effects have been noticed and it is hoped none will. An- other inspection will be made within the next month at which time it is hoped things will be found even better than last year.
Signed,
C. H. PLAYDON, M. D. V. Inspector of Animals
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MEATS AND PROVISIONS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Meats and Provisions from Aug. 16, 1921.
Inspected 1,393 hogs and one calf, of this number 38 were condemned as unfit for food.
The three slaughter houses in the town are maintained in a reasonably sanitary condition.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS E. GALLAGHER, Inspector
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit my report of the work of Sealer of Weights and Measures.
Work of department as follows:
Number of platform scales over 5,000 lbs. 3
Number of platform scales under 5,000 lbs. ·
13
Number of counter scales
19
Number of beam scales over 100 lbs.
3
Number of beam scales under 100 lbs. .
7
Number of spring balance over 100 lbs.
5
Number of spring balance scales under 100 lbs.
40
Number of computing platform scales .
6
Number of computing hanging scales
2
Number of weights avoirdupois .
110
Number of liquid measures .
43
Number of oil measuring pumps .
4
Number of gasoline measuring pumps
11
Number of yard measures .
1
Number of scales condemned
5
Number of liquid measures condemned.
2
Number of cases of violation of laws in court and found guilty 2
Fees collected and turned over to Town Treasurer $32.03
Total expense of Department $191.80
Respectfully submitted,
ERNEST R. CURRIER,
Sealer
1
Number of slot weighing scales .
.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :-
Gentlemen :- I submit the following report of the Building Department for the year ending December 31, 1921 :
Applications issued .
103
Permits issued
103
Dwellings
15
Summer cottages
41
Alterations
18
Storage
5
Stores
€
.
.
1
Lunch Room
1
Barn
1
Garage .
16
Blacksmith
1
Not carried out
3
Dance Hall
1
Built without permit:
Hen House
·
4
Wood Shed
.
.
.
1
Addition to Pig House
1
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.
Respectfully submitted,
WINFRED W. RICE,
Building Inspector
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Together with the Reports of the SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS PRINCIPAL OF HIGH SCHOOL SUPERVISOR OF MUSIC SUPERVISOR OF DRAWING
For the year ending December 31, 1921
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School Committee
Ellen S. Perry Charles C. Alden
Philip B. Buzzell
Term expires 1924
Term expires 1922 Term expires 1923
Superintendent of Schools RALPH R. BARR
School Physician DANIEL T. BUZZELL, M. D.
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REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of the Town of Wilmington:
Herewith the report of the School Committee together with those of the Superintendent, Principal of High School and Supervisors.
You will note that the estimated amount required for the year 1922 exceeds the appropriation for 1921 by $2,811.00, which will, in a measure, be offset by increased reimbursements- from the State.
The reasons for the increase are as follow: Statutory requirements as to employment of school nurse; necessary increases in salaries; increase in number of pupils, causing increased cost of supplies and transportation; necessity of painting Walker School, putting new floors in Center Grammar Building and supplying water for the Whitefield School; increased number of pupils taking vocational courses in outside schools.
The Committee wishes to express to the Selectmen its appreciation of their aid and co-operation.
CHARLES C. ALDEN PHILIP B. BUZZELL ELLEN S. PERRY
School Committee
January 16, 1922,
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Appropriation
$37,165.03
Amount expended
37,164.92
Unexpended balance $.11
Expenditures
Supt. of Schools and Enforcement
of Law
1,818.31
Transportation
3,854.00
Sundries
76.87
Tuition
300.40
New Equipment .
1,066.02
School Committee
267.31
High School Stationery, Supplies and Misc.
356.66
Elementary School Supplies .
787.84
High School Janitor
1,200.00
High School Fuel
340.00
Elementary School Janitors
1,350.66
Elementary School Fuel
2,542.42
High School Miscellaneous
129.49
Repairs and Maintenance
552.74
Elementary Miscellaneous
44.64
Maintenance Elementary Schools 458.13
Health
50.00
High School Principal .
·
2,400.00
High School Teachers .
5,019.00
High School Text Books
162.05
Supervisors
736.00
Elementary Teachers .
13,402.50
Elementary School Text Books .
249.88
.
$37,164.92
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Alden, C. C.
$83.00
Allen, George L.
40.00
American Express
4.73
American Multigraph Sales Co.
1.25
Avery, E. G.
11.05
Babb, E. E. & Co.
.
697.04
Baker, H. B. Company
19.40
Barr, R. R.
96.81
Barrows, H. C.
3,919.00
Boston, City of
32.97
Buck Bros.
2.60
Buzzell, D. T.
50.00
Buzzell, Philip B.
62.50
Boston & Maine R. R.
2.18
Cady, Dana
20.00
Cambridge Botanical Supply Co.
41.01
Charles, M. F.
3.50
Cohen, C. B. Co.
4.35
Colgate, D. K.
5.15
Commissioner of Public Safety
6.00
Congregational Church
45.00
Currier, E. K.
12.25
Dean, Waldo L.
.
155.00
Eames, F. A.
354.02
Eames, F. L.
144.87
Eastern Drug Co.
. 60
Ellis, O. A.
930.16
Frame, R. G.
152.95
Fraser, D. A.
6,897.39
Fraser, D. A.
3.00
Ginn & Co.
16.27
Hale, W. L.
2,633.42
Hammett, J. L. Co.
679.89
Hancock, F. W. .
8.85
Harriman, C. S. Co.
2.18
Highway Department
25.00
Horton, C. A.
12.00
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.
.
.
.
62
Horton, H. M.
9.60
Howe, E. L.
5.90
Kidder, P. P.
11.30
Knott, L. E. Co.
11.64
Library Bureau
.86
Massachusetts State Prison
21.96
McIntosh, W. R.
24.49
McMillan Co.
27.17
Middlesex County
85.43
Mixer, N. I.
11.65
Mossman, W. R.
36.00
Municipal Light Board
.
80.78
N. E. T. & T. Co.
102.93
Nichols, R. G.
144.00
Pay Roll
25,708.16
Perry, C. F.
15.72
Perry, Ellen S.
97.90
Perry, J. W.
13.25
Reading, Town of
182.00
Remington Typewriter Co.
147.50
Standard Oil Co.
13.72
Strong, J. W.
77.52
Talbot Chemical Co.
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World Book Co. .
32.99
Wilkins Potter Press
24.26
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$37,165.29
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DISTRIBUTION OF PUPILS BY TEACHER, GRADE AND SCHOOL September 1922
Teacher and School
I
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
IO
II
I2
HIGH
40
29
20
12
CENTRE
Miss Fuller .
46
Miss Caroline Swain
Miss Luce . .
62
Miss Chapman.
20
22
Miss Lundgren . .
19
20
SOUTH
Miss Murray ...
5
13
5
5
64
WALKER
Miss Shaw
30
Miss H. Swain .
50
Miss Eames
25
17
Miss Cutter ..
25
24
WHITEFIELD
Mrs. Buck. .
19
18
Mrs. Halcy .
26
23
Miss Doucette
40
Miss Bromley .
31
80
97
76
67
69
48
62
40
29
20
12
Total 646
65
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
North Wilmington, Mass. Jan. 17, 1922
To the School Committee of Wilmington :
Madam and Gentlemen;
I have the honor to submit the following report of the activities of this office for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1921.
Upon assuming my duties as your superintendent, I found my work outside the regular class room supervision necessarily limited to plans already drawn and which carried expenditures that made it imperative to exercise the greatest care in order to finish the year within the appropriation already voted. The increase in the school population, the increase in tuition, especially for vocational education, and many other additional demands absolutely impossible to foresee have forced a policy of the most rigid economy. Consequently this report in the sense that it is a recital of things accom- plished is brief, as a forecast of things to be hoped for perhaps unpardonably long. Nevertheless, after summarizing the more important events of the year, I wish to point out, even at some risk of proving tedious, the essential conditions that govern our school policy and to make such recommendations for the future as seem desirable.
At the close of school in June and during the summer months there were several resignations of teachers. The continued scarcity of teachers, especially of grade teachers, rendered this a rather serious situation. We have been much more fortunate than it seemed possible to hope, for our teaching force has been appreciably strengthened.
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In the field of education, the past decade has witnessed the development of many ideas and scientific devices which already have begun to change educational practice and organ- ization. It is necessary and desirable that we accept some of these helpful ideas. We should use more freely the standard scales by which the effectiveness of any kind of instruction can be measured and difficulties diagnosed, not only for schools and classes, but for individual pupils as well. We should adopt one of the systems by which intelligence can be meas- ured, and thus clear away, in great part, the difficulties in- volved in the selection of studies, guidance to vocations, in promotions, and in the grading of pupils, both gifted and otherwise. We should adapt to our needs the project method and some of the plans involving pupil activity which aim to help the pupil to help himself and to know himself.
Of these more recent achievements in education that have enabled the teacher to work so much more certainly and scientifically, one, at least, the Junior High School has gone beyond the stage of experiment. The advocates of the Junior High claim that it provides a better co-ordination and articu- lation between elementary and secondary education by a gradual transition from earlier to later grades in the school system, that it makes provision earlier in the school system to adapt the work of the school to individual differences among pupils in capacities, aptitudes, interests, and future activities, as well as to the differentiated needs of society, and that it practically solves the grave problems of retardation and elimination by the reorganization of teaching materials and teaching methods.
These claims are amply substantiated by statements and by observation. There are many well organized and efficiently conducted Junior High Schools in close proximity to Wil- mington.
For some time, Wilmington has had a Junior High School in name only. There is little or no evidence of an attempt at
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departmentalization in the seventh or eighth grades. It is a pleasure, however, to report that a beginning has been made.
In view of our limited resources, we have not attempted an elaborate organization but have sought to adapt the spirit of the Junior High idea to our graded system. The program for the seventh grade is given below. It is to be noted that we have obtained a fair share of the best features of the Junior High. Our meager equipment, two sewing machines and a very small assortment of carpenters' tools, gives little oppor- tunity for pre-vocational training. It is highly desirable that this equipment be increased and that special teachers be engaged even if only for short periods. In the meantime, the teachers are showing considerable resourcefulness and the work of the pupils is highly creditable.
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