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Art. 9. To see what disposition the Town will make of the Dog Tax of 1920.
Art. 10. To see if the Town will grant money for the observance of Memorial Day.
Art. 11. To see if the Town will appropriate money for the care and winding of the Town Clock on Memorial Church.
Art. 12. To see if the Town will accept from the donors the piece of land lying between the Boston road, Bay road and Wilbraham road to be used as a park and site for a boulder bearing the names of those called to the service in the Great war, and raise and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand ($2,000) Dollars for expenses in placing the boulder, securing a tablet therefor, and grading the grounds.
Art. 13. To see if the Town will name the school building at the Mile Tree the Edward F. Powers school in memory of one of the home boys who attended that school and later was called to the service and died at Camp Gordon.
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OFFICERS' REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF WILBRAHAM
FOR THE
Year Ending December 31, 1920
Palmer, Mass. THE JOURNAL PRINT, 1921
OFFICERS' REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF WILBRAHAM
FOR THE
Year Ending December 31, 1920
Palmer, Mass. THE JOURNAL PRINT, 1921
Town Officers.
Clerk and Treasurer W. H. McGuire Jr.
Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor
FREDERICK A. WARREN, Chairman. ALLYN M. SEAVER J. WILBUR RICE
Assessors
FRANK A. GURNEY, Chairman. FRED W. GREEN
AUGUSTUS F. FRIEND
School Committee
MISS EVANORE O. BEEBE, Chairman. H. W. CUTLER
WALTER M. BLISS
Trustees of Town Library A. L. DAMON F. A. GURNEY
H. W. CUTLER
Collector of Taxes FRED W. GREEN
Constables
D. H. EATON A. F. FRIEND
FRED C. PHELPS HARRY L. WHITE EDWARD G. McDOWELL
Auditor J. M. PERRY
Inspector of Animals and Provisions ₹
JESSE L. RICE
Fence Viewers
CHARLES E. SEYMOUR
G. R. FILES
JAMES FARR BENJ. B. GREEN
Tree Warden HENRY I. EDSON
Sealer of Weights and Measures CHARLES W. VINTON -
Forest Fire Warden HENRY I. EDSON
Cemetery Commissioners
BENJ. B. GREEN
HENRY I. EDSON
RICHARD J. SACKETT
Report of Town Meeting HELD FEBRUARY 2, 1920
Art. 1. Herbert Myrick was elected moderator.
Art. 2. Voted to accept the reports of various boards as printed.
Voted to ask Mr. Wheeler, Superintendent of Schools,
to address meeting on condition and needs of the schools.
Art. 3. Voted the sum of $300 be appropriated for the collection of taxes.
Art. 4. Voted that the Highways and Bridges be re- paired under the direction of the Selectmen.
Art. 6. Voted to, appropriate and raise on the polls and estates of the Town, for :
Highways and Bridges (from resources) $5,000.00
Soldiers' Relief,
520.00
Charities,
2,000.00
Contagious Diseases,
200.00
Contingent Account,
2,000.00
Town Officers,
1,500.00
Street Lights,
1,800.00
Tree Warden,
150.00
Forest Warden,
250.00
Library,
500.00
Cemeteries,
200.00
Fire Department,
250.00
Schools, 28,915.00
Art. 7. Voted that the Town Treasurer, with the ap- proval of the Selectmen, be and hereby is authorized to bor- row money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning Jan. 1, 1920, and to issue a
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note or notes therefor payable within one year, and debt or debts incurred under this vote to be paid from the resources of said financial year.
Art. 8. Voted that the Selectmen be instructed to prosecute any person or persons selling or transporting in- toxicating liquor into this town contrary to the laws of the Common wealth.
Art. 9. Voted that the Dog Fund of 1919 be appropria- ted to the schools.
Art. 10. Voted that the sum of Twenty-five Dollars be raised and appropriated for the observance of Memorial Day.
Art. 11. Voted that the sum of Twenty-five Dollars be raised and appropriated for the care and winding of the Town Clock.
Art. 12. Voted to accept from the donors the piece of land lying between the Boston Road, Bay Road, and Wilbra- ham Road, to be used as a park and site for a boulder bear- ing the names of those called to service in the Great War.
Voted that the sum of $2,000 be raised and appropriated for a boulder, tablet, and grading of the grounds. Voted that the same Memorial Committee be continued.
Art. 13. Voted that the school building located at the Mile Tree be named "The Edward F. Powers School," after Edward F. Powers, Co. Reg., who died at Camp Gordon, Ga.
Art. 14. Voted that the Town instruct their Selectmen to construct and improve a part of the highway leading from Wilbraham to North Wilbraham, and raise and appro- priate not to exceed $5,000 for the same, provided that a like amount is furnished by the State, under the supervision of the State Highway Commissioners.
Art. 15. Voted that the Town instruct their Selectmen to finish the construction of road on Springfield Street, and raise and appropriate not to exceed $1,800, provided that a like amount is furnished by the State under the supervision of the State Highway Commissioners.
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Art. 16. Voted that the Town appropriate and raise the sum of $150 to be expended by the Trustees for the County Aid to Agriculture for the County of Hampden in accordance with the provisions of Chap. 273 of the Acts of 1918, the same to be applied for the purpose of teaching and demonstration of better practice in Agriculture and. Home Making.
Art. 1%. Voted to pass the article.
Art. 18. Voted that a committee of five be appointed (by the Chair) to make a survey of schools and report at. the next annual town meeting.
Art. 19. Voted to pass the article.
Art. 20. Voted to oil the street from North Wilbraham to Mile Tree, Springfield Street from Post Office to Spring- field line, and Maple Street from Wilbraham Road to fifty feet beyond Grace Union church, and raise and appropriate $800 to be used by Selectmen at their discretion.
Art. 21. Voted to raise and appropriate $200 for a light road machine.
W. H. McGUIRE Jr., Town Clerk.
Report of the Selectmen and Overseers of the Poor.
CHARITIES
Appropriation,
$2,000.00
TOWN, STATE, MOTHERS' AID
A. M. Seaver, cash, Mothers' Aid, $1,274.50 90.00
Indian Orchard Coal Co., fuel,
50.75
G. M. Green, fuel,
10.50
B. B. Green, fuel,
30.00
Peter Boyea, fuel,
41.00
WVm. H. McGuire, fuel,
32.40
Ignos Los, supplies,
35.69
Leon Surowic, supplies,
151.59
B. F. Holloway, supplies,
72.59
J. B. Logan, supplies,
205.77
J. C. Wetowski, supplies,
271.73
M. J. Gottsche, supplies,
12.46
John Bosa, supplies,
11.20
John Szczygiel, supplies,
32.00
M. Kochanek, supplies,
64.00
J. A. Ziemman, supplies,
92.00
Martin Soja, supplies,
32.00
Springfield Hospital,
226.33
Holyoke Hospital,
207.25
C. H. Lortie, M. D.,
40.90
Mary Ogrodink, rent,
14.00
J. W. Baldwin, fuel,
28.00
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J. Chemera, supplies, 27.84
F. A. Warren, expense to Tewksbury, 18.12
$3,072.64
Received reimbursement from State, 1920, for State Charities, Mothers' Aid and State Aid, $1,953.35
1 SOLDIERS' RELIEF
Appropriation, $520.00 $489.97
STATE AID
$156.00
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Appropriation,
$200.00 $29.92
CONTINGENT
Appropriation,
$2,000.00
Elections
E. G. McDowell, posting warrant and services at polls, $24.00
H. Porter, services at polls, 7.00
J. Lyons, services at polls, 10.00
D. H. Eaton, posting warrant and serv- ices at polls, 24.00
Warren Metcalf, services at polls, 4.00
F. A. Bodurtha, services at polls, 7.00
F. A. Gurney, services at polls,
8.00
F. W. Green, services at polls,
8.00
W. M. Bliss, services at polls, 8.00
W'm. Dempsey, services at polls, 5.00
Grange Hall, rent, 25.00
$ 130.00
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Police
E. G. McDowell,
$ 79.50
Joseph Knopka,
24.00
A. F. Friend,
49.05
Harry White,
5.00
Frank Thayer,
5.00
L. J. Tripp,
5.00
Patrick Fitzgerald,
5.00
Wilbur Gebo,
5.00
J. W. Rice,
10.00
D. Ellenwood,
10.00
Charles North,
5.00
Lee Rice,
7.50
L. J. Peabody, filing cases and stands, 34.75
D. H. Eaton, 19.68
C. B. Thomas, 8.02
$237.75
Miscellaneous
A. H. Bartlett,
$ 11.15
J. B. Logan, notary,
8.75
Joseph Ratell, return of deaths,
2.00
N. E. Tel. and Tel. Co.,
12.25
Central Mass. Electric Co.,
47.29
W. A. Mowry, insurance,
146.50
Springfield Vocational School,
128.50
Dr. C. H. Lortie, return of deaths,
3.75
Joseph Konopka, interpreter,
11.95
E. E. Hobson, attorney fees, 15.00
D. H. Eaton, posting warrant,
2.00
L. J. Peabody, filing case and stand,
54.75
R. A. Gurney, express,
3.98
F. A. Gurney, postage, .52
J. L. Rice, expense, Overseer of Poor, to Brimfield, 5.00
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A. Bosworth, material for election booths, 14.83 F. A. Bodurtha, constructing booths, 7.70
A. M. Seaver, expense, Overseer of Poor, to Southbridge, 10.00
A. W. Gifford, dog tags, 7.75
Julia Borycna, return of births,
1.50
Mrs. J. T. Abbott, care town office, 21.40
J. L. Rice, Inspector of Slaughtering,
157.00
J. L. Rice, Inspector of Animals, 72.00
Town of Ludlow, bridge inspection,
32.36
Wm. H. McGuire Jr., recording deaths, 39.25
Library, Town Office rent, 144.00
$972.18
Stationery and Printing
Palmer Journal, printing town reports,
$180.54
A. H. Bartlett, printing, 29.66
Hobbs & Warren, account books, blanks,
blanks, and rubber stamps, etc., 31.59
J. B. Logan, stamped envelopes, 21.86
Wakefield Daily Item, Assessors' canvass books, 5.25
F. W. Green, tax book, 2.00
P. B. Murphy, tax blanks, 7.40
Wright & Potter Printing Co.,
6.25
$333.55
Contingent total, $1,673.48
FIRE DEPARTMENT
$ 250.00
Appropriation,
Cutler Co., coal and repairs, 1919-20, 42.20
J. M. Perry, auto robe, chains, 1919 account, . 59.23
American La France Co., ladder, 1919, 31.16
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American La France Co., lantern hold-
ers and fire extinguishers, 44.10
James Jaffray, care of fire, 1919-20, 45.00
Ley Co., balance painting, 10.37
James Logan, gasoline,
2.18
O. J. Menard, express,
1.85
Carlisle Hardware Co.,
1.32
James Keefe, galannized pipe,
4.85
Wm. H. McGuire, coal,
18.90
H. J. Brewer, acid and soda,
21.22
Central Mass. Electric Co.,
16.70
Downing & Taylor, soda,
4.48
Theo. Gebo, gasoline,
2.80
Ed. La Chance, hose, etc.,
10.25
J. W. Baldwin, coal,
19.05
American Tel. & Telephone Co.,
6.25
Sullivan & Barrett, charging batteries,
2.75
W. F. Berry, gasoline and auto sup- plies,
13.63
Total,
$358.29
TOWN OFFICERS.
Appropriated
$1,500.00
Treasurer.
Wm. H. McGuire, Jr.,
$100.00
Selectmen.
F. A. Warren, Allyn M. Seaver,
100.00
100.00
J. W. Rice,
100.00
$300.00
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Assessors.
F. A. Gurney,
108.50
F. W. Green,
85.00
A. F. Friend,
62.00
$255.50
Registrars.
F. A. Warren, 18.00
A. M. Seaver,
18.00
J. W. Rice,
18.00
WVm. H. McGuire, Jr.,
18.00
$72.00
Overseer of the Poor.
A. M. Seaver, $59.00
Tax Collector.
F. W. Green, 1
$200.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
C. W. Vinton, $45.00
Auditor.
J. M. Perry,
$25.00
$1,056.50
SUMMARY OF ALL ORDERS DRAWN.
Schools, $28,645.61
Charities and Mothers' Aid,
3,072.64
Soldiers' Relief, 489.97 State Aid, 156.00
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Contagious Disease,
29.92
Highways, Town,
4,902.83
Highways, Town and State,
12,979.92
Street Lights,
1,767.54
Library.
911.37
Forest Warden,
237.00
Tree Warden,
75.00
Cemeteries,
169.00
Agricultural Demonstration,
150.00
Contingent Account,
1,673.48
Memorial Day,
17.60
Fire Department,
358.29
Winding Clock,
25.00
Soldiers' Memorial,
-
758.22
Town Officers,
1,056.50
57.475.85
RESOURCES.
Total.
$57,475.89
Due from State Aid,
$156.00
From Mothers' Aid and other Charities,
444.59
Uncollected Taxes,
3,695.11
Due from State Inspector of Animals,
36.00
Balance Entering Sewer,
30.00
Cash in Treasury,
8,946.98
State Highway Insurance,
120.00
$13,428.68
LIABILITIES.
Note Springfield Safe Deposit & Trust,
$13,000.00
Outstanding Account so far as known, 350.00
$13,350.00
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The Selectmen recommend the following appropriations : Highways and Bridges, $5,000.00
Soldiers' Relief,
520.00
Charities,
2,000.00 200.00
Contagious Disease,
Contingent Account,
2,000.00
Town Officers,
1,500.00
Street Lights,
2,100.00
Tree Warden,
150.00
Forest Warden,
250.00
Library,
1,000.00
Cemeteries,
200.00
Fire Department,
600.00
$15,552.00
F. A. WARREN, ALLYN M. SEAVER, J. W. RICE, Selectmen of Wilbraham.
Superintendent of Streets' Report.
Appropriation for General Maintenance and new road machine, $5,200.00
Expenditures.
Removing snow from highway,
H. I. Edson,
14.80
James Powers,
83.61
W. R. Munsell, -
67.60
J. W. Rice,
118.40
J. Lyons,
18.10
N. Rauh,
82.76
G. M. Green,
48.60
W. H. McGuire,
5.50
W. Gebo,
1.60
R. Gurney,
1.60
L. Farr,
8.95
E. Gebo,
1.80
W. Bennett,
14.80
W. Spaulding,
2.30
Roland Bennett,
17.00
R. Smith,
12.20
L. J. Bennett,
10.40
C. Edson,
6.80
E. Dickinson, .
2.40
Fred Read,
4.40
J. M. McDermott,
2.40
A. M. Seaver, Supt.,
161.45
Ed. McDowell,
3.00
J. Farr,
36.5%
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Leonard Farr, 16.95
Amos Merrill Jr.,
4.86
Walter Calkins,
5.40
M. Randall,
1.40
W. Beebe,
6.80
J. Ritchie.
5.60
E. Seymour,
3.20
Roscoe Bennett,
7.20
W. F. Morgan,
1.60
W. Day,
4.40
S. Dennis,
16.00
V. Netupski,
5.00
F. B. Metcalf,
1.60
George Bull,
58.22
F. C. Newton, supplies,
2.38
J. Clem,
8.00
J. Kingdon,
1.50
L. Rice,
6.50
S. Netupski,
2.00
H. Porter,
6.80
E. C. Clark,
2.02
O. Green,
1.00
T. Laird,
3.50
Wilfred Calkins,
.40
A. Bowker,
1.60
$906.47
A. North, labor,
$ 10.50
F. H. M. Spaight, stone,
15.00
C. Laird,
29.75
James Powers,
500.50
R. Smith,
20.00
William Patch,
203.75
L. J. Bennett,
11.25
George Bull,
586.00
William Decori,
146.50
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Truman Laird, 263.04
O. Greene,
67.50
J. Canada, supplies, 10.00
Alonzo Gilbert,
16.00
Walter Powers, care of sewer and gravel, 18.10
M. Parker,
15.00
W. Beebe,
1.75
M. Bryant,
16.00
J. Ritchie,
122.98
A. Sowa,
1.75
J. W. Rice,
8.55
Leonard Farr,
16.00
Fred Rice,
91.75
Stanley Pizoli,
1.75
J. Lyons,
19.00
A. Edes, Bal. on 1919,
1.17
E. Seymour,
5.90
T. Clark,
4.50
M. Randall,
17.50
W. R. Munsell,
216.58
Bacon & Taplin, plodw point,
8.10
L. Jewell,
1.00
W. H. McGuire,
368.99
R. E. Faulkner, supplies,
16.10
L. Farr,
2.50
F. A. Gurney, gravel,
35.85
W. Goodrich,
1.75
E. Lyman,
6.00
C. Newton,
219.64
Joseph Malaguire,
7.00
John Carr,
12.25
N. Rauh,
52.50
William Eaton,
10.50
C. Pease,
5.60
Cutler Co., supplies,
4.65
Frank Gifford,
1.00
E. O. Beebe,
1.00
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J. Leary, gravel 12.30
J. Dragon, 8.00
A. M. Seaver, superintendent, 506.75
Edward J. Fogarty, road signs, 186.81
Dyar Supply Co., road machine, 165.00
$4,071.36
$4,977.83
Cr.
By Tree Warden for cutting brush
75.00
$4,902.83
STATE ROAD, SPRINGFIELD ST.
Appropriation,
$3,600.00
Expenditures.
George Bull,
$166.00
James Powers,
180.00
Charles Newton,
163.50
Fred Rice,
146.50
Truman Laird,
84.50
J. Carr,
18.00
George Robbin & Sons, stakes,
18.00
Herbert Burbank, wire and labor,
14.77
A. North,
22.00
George Schrade,
50.00
William Decori,
19.00
Stuart Merrick,
6.00
W. R. Munsell,
128.15
R. Smith,
38.00
W. H. McGuire,
347.00
J. Richie,
65.50
M. Peskoe,
55.50
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M. Bryant, 18.50
W. Eaton, 156.00
R. Bemis, 73.50
New England Metal Culvert Co. (tile),
25.60
Phil · Bourke, roller man, 115.75
F. A. Gurney,
18.00
J. W. Rice, wood and oil,
3.50
E. A. Richards,
121.00
C. Laird, 123.25
L. Henderson,
21.00
C. A. Brewer, 1 post,
.50
M. Springstein,
_6.00
L. M. Horton,
20.00
A. Bosworth, care of lanterns,
12.21
G. Files, stone,
29.50
H. Merrick,
154.50
Alonzo Gilbert,
119.50
William Patch,
345.00
American Tar Co., 3200 gal. Tarvia,
480.00
A. M. Seaver, superintendent, 285.07
$3,650.80
STATE ROAD (WILBRAHAM, MAIN ST.) Appropriation, $10,000.00
Expenditures.
Charles Newton, labor and care of lantern, 357.89
W. R. Munsell, 237.13
M. Bryant,
261.00
W. H. McGuire,
459.00
J. Ritchie, 192.00
M. Peskoe,
30.00
Stuart Merrick,
80.00
New England Metal Culvert Co., tile,
2.00
William Patch,
347.00
A. Gilbert, 246.50
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R. Smith,
18.00
L. M. Horton,
361.00
Morris Cole, 8.00
James Powers,
215.00
Truman Laird,
319.00
Arthur Files,
42.00
R. Straight.
12.00
J. W. Rice,
5.00
George Bull,
430.00
Harold Merrick,
70.00
L. Henderson,
61.00
D. H. Eaton,
211.00
James Canada,
9.50
M. Springstein,
20.00
F. A. Gurney, gravel,
18.72
C. Laird.
293.50
William Decori,
279.00
E. A. Richards,
12.00
William Eaton,
112.00.
Phil Bourke, roller man,
446.30.
Theodore Gebo, labor and supplies,
51.80
Chester Woodward, roller man,
8.50
R. E. Faulkner, supplies,
11.10
A. Bosworth, care of lanterns,
61.08
L. W. Rice,
10.00
H. Bosworth, :3.50
L. Bryant, 2.00
F. A. Bodurtha, sand, 18.15
Barbour Stockwell Co., grate, 13.50
Springfield Contractor's Supply Co., tile, 3.94
Cutler Co., cement, 17.25
J. Lane & Son, trap rock, 666.75
Heavy Haulage Co., drawing trap rock, 1,610.36
American Tar Co., 2,900 gal. Tarvia, 809.50
A. M. Seaver, supt., 561.12
$9,329.12 A. M. SEAVER, Superintendent.
Report of Forest Warden.
The Spring of 1920 was a strenuous fire season, costing the town $237.00. Patriot's Day was as usual, the great fire day. At North Wilbraham the fire from Grassy Hol- low, driven by a high wind, spread west back of Auto Inn, and south across the State Road, catching the roof of Mr. Perry's barn. Deputy J. M. Kingdon and the Fire Depart- ment, and all the available citizens made a big fight.
At the same time, Mr. Bliss, Mr. Rice and their men were fighting a hot slash fire, mostly in Hampden on the mountain near Mr. Gaylord's. Glendale was also busy on the borders of Monson. Town lines are ignored in forest fire work.
Of 15 fires, ten were caused by the B. & A. Railroad, which pays the expenses. Two were caused by camp fires, one by brush burning, and two by cigarettes.
As in many other things, lawlessness in regard to camp fires increased to such an extent that these fires were allowed at the junction of the Monson and Old Mountain roads where they can be watched.
The new slash law bears hard on lumbermen; but if trees are felled away from the line it is not so bad. Gaso- line mills are cleaning up the few remaining stands of chest- nut which is deteriorating rapidly on the stump. The gov- ernment has developed a blight resistant chestnut for nuts, but not large enough for timber. If a tree without the dis- ease is found, be sure to save it. Hickory and ash are both in an unhealthy condition. Red oak seems the best hope for a hard wood forest now. The moths have not troubled us yet. Pine plantations are doing well, their great enemy being fire.
Respectfully submitted.
HENRY. I. EDSON, Fire Warden.
Tree Warden's Report
The only expense this year was $15.00 spent in cutting brush by Mr. Seaver, superintendent of streets.
Two maples were planted near the corner of Spring- field and Main streets ; and a large maple near Mr. Eaton's deemed unsafe, was removed without expense to the Town. How sad the end of such a tree. Each fiber seems inter- woven with the memories of some family, the sentiments of generations guarded 'till the old tree must answer the call of time.
Callous indeed must be the hearts of men who can need- lessly destroy a tree in its prime and feel no regret. Per- verted the judgment when good and beautiful trees in the splendid strength of middle life are cut that a small tree of questionable vitality may be planted to suit the exact taste of formal architecture.
By what course of reasoning can a man convince him- self that it is well to edstroy a groveto make a lawn?
For many years there have been laws to prevent such action, whether foolish or malicious.
All public trees must be given a hearing for their lives ..
Some woodchopper cuts a tree on a back road and is made to settle. A hired man cuts two trees of a group, leaving one, and his employer hastens to make it right with the authorities. Telephone and electric companies with their millions, bow to the tree warden law. Yet two mem- bers of the Memorial committee, chosen by the Town break this law, and think to hide safely behind their official capa- city. These are the facts :
Mr. J. M. Perry and Mr. J. M. Pease decide those trees. should be removed from the Memorial park. The job is given to the Central Mass. Electric Co.
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On July 9th the trees are cut under the direction of Mr. Pease, in the presence of Mr. F. A. Warren, chairman of the selectmen, but against the protest of a former deputy tree warden. Neither of the rest of the Memorial committee nor the tree warden knew of the act till the next morning. There was no hearing of any kind. Every person who saw the devastation expressed his anger. The tree wardens started things only to be advised by the Forestry Associa- tion that prosecution might do little good. Mr. Perry sent his regrets and expected the matter to end there. The deed to the property was held up to prevent further interference by the tree warden, I have understood.
However, most of the trees in question were in the highways.
The prestige of the tree warden law was at stake, yet it did not seem right to make a mean kind of a disturbance in connection with a Soldiers' Memorial. And we had faith in the manhood of our friends. We were sure they would be glad to square themselves with the Town and repeatedly suggested arbitration and grounds for harmo- nious agreement. The last absolute rejection has' con- vinced the tree warden that he was mistaken.
The matter is now in the hands of a competent lawyer.
HENRY I. EDSON, Tree Warden.
Assessors , Report.
Appropriations made at Annual Town Meeting, 1920.
Collector of Taxes.
$200.00
Soldiers' Relief,
520.00
Charity,
2,00.00
Contagious Diseases,
200.00
Contingent Account,
2,000.00
Town Officers,
1,500.00
Street Lights,
1,800.00
Tree Warden,
150.00
Forest Warden,
250.00
Library,
500.00
Care Cemeteries,
200.00
Fire Department,
250.00
Schools,
28,915.00
Care of Town Clock,
25.00
Memorial Day,
25.00
Memorial Park,
2,000.00
State Road on Wilbrahanı Road,
5,000.00
State Road on Springfield Road,
1,800.00
Hampden County League,
150.00
Oiling Streets,
800.00
Road Machine,
200.00
$18,485.00
State Tax,
6,720.00
Special State Tax,
316.80
County Tax,
2,433.06
$9,469.86
$57,934.86
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Total Estimates and Overlayings,
$17,895.21
Total amount to be raised on Polls and Property, $40,059.59
Number of Polls at $5.00 each, 697.00
Total Tax on Polls, $3,485.00
Value of Real Estate, April 1, $1,634,123.00
Value of Personal Estate, April 1, $1,486,500.00
I $2,120,623.00
Rate per cent per total tax, $17.25 per $1,000.00.
Number of Dwellings,
440
Number of Horses,
201
Number of Cows, 403
Number of Sheep, 27
Numbes of Neat Cattle, other than Cows, 191
Number of Swine, 356
Number of Fowls, 6926
Respectfully submitted,
FRED W. GREEN, Clerk Assessors of Wilbraham.
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Cemetery Commissioners' Report.
Adams and Woodland Dell.
Mowing and care of cemetery, A. J. Bryant,
$30.00
Care of lots, R. J. Sackett, 1.00
Shoveling snow, A. J. Bryant, 8.00
Digging graves, A. J. Bryant,
49.00
$94.00
East Wilbraham.
Mowing and care, B. B. Green, $20.00
Digging graves and care of Hearse, 24.00
$44.00
Glendale.
Mowing and care, C. M. Calkins, $14.00
Digging graves, C. M. Calkins, 17.00
$31.00
$169.00
R. J. SACKETT, BENJ. B. GREEN, HENRY I. EDSON, Cemetery Commissioners.
Treasurer's Report.
For the Year ending December 31, 1920.
Receipts.
Balance January 1, 1920,
$3,166.92
1919 Orders not used, 26.20
F. W. Green, Coll. tax, 1918, 19.13
F. W. Green, Coll. tax, 1919,
2,722.03
County Treasurer. Dog fund,
225.15
B. & A. R. R. Co., on account of fires, 26.00
Histories, 6.00
School car tickets,
80.33
Licenses, (pool, slaughter, auto,)
10.00
State Treasurer, temporary aid,
471.19
State Treasurer, income tax, 1917,
56.25
State Treasurer, income tax, 1918,
67.50
State Treasurer, income tax, 1919,
1,440.00
State Treasurer, income tax, 1920,
1,224.55
State Treasurer, Mass. School Fund,
380.22
State Treasurer, income tax, (school fund),
1,938.00
State Treasurer, Superintendent of Schools,
336.17
State Treasurer, income tax, 1,200.00
State Treasurer, corporation tax public service, 235.26
State Treasurer, National Bank tax,
164.79
State Treasurer, State Aid,
278.00
State Treasurer, Soldiers' Exemption,
23.75
State Treasurer, corporation tax,
1,884.54
State Treasurer, Highway,
1,800.00
State Treasurer, High School tuition,
2,712.44
State Treasurer, Support of Paupers, 27.00
State Treasurer, Inspection of Animals,
33.08
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State Treasurer, reimbursement of taxes,
47.16
State Treasurer, Mother's Aid, 1,177.16
State Treasurer, tuition of children, 217.50
State Treasurer, corporation tax,
.02
State Treasurer, transportation of children, 2,490.95
State Treasurer, Highways, 4,517.00
Refund on bills, 26.07
Palmer National Bank (note)
5,000.00
Springfield Safe Deposit & Trust Co. (note)
10,000.00
Springfield Safe Deposit & Trust Co. (note)
3,000.00
Springfield Safe Deposit & Trust Co. (note)
13,000.00
Dog Licenses,
162.60
Hunting and fishing licenses,
140.80
Town of Monson, (tuition)
89.25
Town of Hampden, (fires)
10.50
City of Springfield, (tuition refund),
48.00
City of Springfield, (charities),
363.53
From Public Library,
32.12
Frank A. Fuller, cemetery Trust Fund,
100.00
Charles F. Fuller, cemetery Trust Fund,
100.00
Marshall A. Lane, cemetery Trust Fund,
100.00
Allyn M. Seaver. charities,
40.00
Henry Cutler Legacy, (library),
204.10
F. W. Green, Coll. Tax, 1920,
36.364.48
Interest on Deposits, .
~3.62
J. W. Dunsmore, (tuition)
27.75
C. W. Vinton, sealer,
24.92
Total, $98,656.03
Disbursements.
State Treasurer, state tax,
$6,720.00
State Treasurer, special state tax,
316.80
State Treasurer, repairs on State highway,
1,011.00
State Treasurer, civilian war poll tax,
2,016.00
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County Treasurer, County Tax, 2,433.06
Palmer National Bank, (note), 5,000.00
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