Annual reports of the selectmen, treasurer, highway agents, and board of education of the town of North Hampton, New Hampshire, 1903, Part 1

Author: North Hampton (N.H. : Town)
Publication date: 1903
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GEN


ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01847 7841


GC 974.202 N79AR, 1903


ANNUAL REPORTS


OF THE


SELECTMEN, TREASURER,


HIGHWAY AGENTS, AND


BOARD OF EDUCATION,


OF THE TOWN OF


NORTH HAMPTON


FOR THE YEAR ENDING


FEBRUARY 15, 1903.


EXETER, N. H. : The News=Letter Press. 1903.


ANNUAL REPORTS


OF THE


SELECTMEN, TREASURER,


HIGHWAY AGENTS,


AND


BOARD OF EDUCATION,


OF THE TOWN OF


NORTH HAMPTON


FOR THE YEAR ENDING


FEBRUARY 15, 1903.


EXETER, N. H. : The News=Letter Press. 1903.


Town Officers.


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Allen County Public Library


Moderator, LEVI W. FOGG. Town Clerk, ROY R. ROLLINS. Selectmen,


OTIS S. BROWN,


CYRUS FOGG,


FRED L. COTTON. .


Town Treasurer, JOHN W. HOBBS. Representative, JOHN W. WARNER. Collector of Taxes, HENRY RILEY. Highway Agents,


EBEN L. DALTON,


FRED L. TAYLOR,


DAVID P. WRIGHT. Supervisors,


JOSEPH S. HOBBS, ALBERT BACHELDER, WILLARD H. PHILBROOK. Police and Constables,


. GEORGE A. MARDEN, GEORGE E. PERKINS.


Auditors,


JOHN W. WARNER, THOMAS E. MARSTON.


School Board,


THOMAS V. HAINES,


ALBERT E. LOCKE,


EMMONS T. BROWN. Board of Health,


EBEN L. DALTON,


ALBERT BACHELDER,


DR. FRANK H. LOVEJOY.


Library Trustees,


THOMAS V. HAINES,


CHARLES W. PHILBRICK.


Librarian, LEVI W. FOGG.


Selectmen's Report. -


VALUATION.


Polls, 207,


$20,700


Land and buildings,


589,866


Horses, 267,


13,234


Oxen, 16,


680


Cows, 543,


12,688


Other neat stock, 83,


1,308


Sheep, 75,


265


Hogs, 55,


37I


Fowl, 75,


30


Vehicles, 140,


4,050


Stock in public funds,


200


Stock in banks and corporations in the State,


19,750


Stock in banks and corporations out of the State, 20,300


Money on hand,


2,000


Stock in trade,


4,600


Mills and machinery,


4,200


Lumber and wood,


8,500


$702,742


APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1902.


Expended.


State and county taxes,


$2,600


$3,329 81


Schools,


3,000


2,550 36


Library,


. 150


150 00


Roads and bridges,


1,500


1,541 70


Memorial day,


25


25 00


.


Police,


125


2I


75


Official,


350


250 00


Miscellaneous,


150


135 84


New valuation,


80 .00


$8,000


$8,084 46


State, County, Town, School and Highway Taxes, $1.15 on $100.


Amount committed to Collector,


$8,101 64


Uncollected February 15, 1903,


100 95


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STATE AND COUNTY.


Paid State tax, $1,151 75 2,178 06


County tax,


$3,329 81


DISCOUNT.


Paid Collector, discount on taxes, $289 48


SCHOOLS.


Paid School Board,


$1,785 00


School supplies,


136 86


Official services,


55 00


Tuition for pupils at Exeter,


100 00


pupils at Portsmouth,


120 00


pupils at Hampton,


353 50


.


$2,550 36


LIBRARY.


Paid Thomas V. Haines, for books,


$100 00


Levi W. Fogg, Librarian,


50 00


$150 00


ABATEMENTS.


Levi Littlefield, on poll,


$1 15


John G. Sleeper, on poll,


1 15


$2 30


ROADS AND BRIDGES.


Paid Eben L. Dalton,


$500 20


Fred L. Taylor,


478 90


David P. Wright,


422 90


James W. Barton, breaking road in 1902,


87 85


Justin E. Drake,


66 66


6 50


Charles F. Smith, 66 " 66


5 35


Cyrus Fogg, gravel pit,


40 00


$1,541 70


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NOTE AND INTEREST.


Paid Roy R. Rollins, admr., note and interest, $816 00


MISCELLANEOUS.


Paid J. G. Mace, Memorial day appropriation, $25 00


J. Templeton, printing town reports, 28 25


Dr. F. H. Lovejoy, medical attendance John G. Sleeper, I 00


Dr. F. H. Lovejoy, attendance at meeting of State Board of Health, 10 00


J. A. Fenwick, care of John G. Sleeper, 12 00


I. S. Jones, coffin and box for John G. Sleeper, 20 00 Nathaniel B. Marston, labor East Cemetery,


3 00


George L. Garland, digging grave for John G. Sleeper, 3 00


J. W. Berry, repairs at Town Hall, 17 75


66 door and repairs at Town Hall, IO 60


D. J. Lamprey, I cord wood, 4 00


O. B. Fogg, water trough, 3 years, 9 00


C. F. Smith, 66


3 00


Henry Riley, printing tax bills,


3 54


W. W. Goss, varnishing hearse, 7 00


O. S. Brown, collector's book and express, 3 70


$160 84 -


OFFICIAL SERVICES.


Paid George L. Garland, Appraiser, $16 00


Levi W. Fogg,


16 00


S. O. Lamprey,


16 00


Cyrus Fogg,


16 00


O. S. Brown,


66


16 00


Eben L. Dalton, Supervisor,


12 00


C. W. Philbrick


12 00


O. B. Leavitt, hearse warden,


30 00


Roy R. Rollins, Town Clerk and adminis-


trator of J. Rollins estate, 30 00


5


6


Paid J. W. Warner, Auditor 1902, and accounts of J. Rollins,


$4 00


C. F. Smith, Election Inspector, 3 00


I. H. Lamprey, "


3 00


A. E. Seavey,


3 00


W. B. Moulton,


3 00


Fred L. Cotton, Selectman,


15 00


Cyrus Fogg, " 21 00


J. W. Hobbs, Treasurer,


15 00


Henry Riley, Collector,


44 00


George A. Marden, watchman at beach, 4 00


George E. Perkins, police services, 17 75


O. S. Brown, Selectman,


55 00


$351 75


CENTRE CEMETERY.


Paid F. B. Wiggin, labor,


$4 40


C. Fogg,


39 25


$43 65


ACCOUNT OF CEMETERY TRUST FUND.


Due cemetery last year, $56 37


Interest received from Portsmouth Savings Bank to January 1, 1903, 30 23


Interest received from Strafford Savings Bank to January 1, 1903, 30 22


$116 82


Paid for labor for 1902,


45 65


Due cemetery January 1, 1903, $71 17


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RECEIPTS.


Amount on hand from last year,


$726 34


From uncollected tax, (J. Rollins, Treas.),


80 00


Amount received from Collector, (J. W. Hobbs, Treas.),


7,609 32


insurance tax,


48 75


railroad tax,


100 90


savings bank tax,


736 28


literary fund,


58 00


interest on cemetery fund,


60 45


on town note,


800 00


dog licenses,


58 20


taxes collected, (J. Rollins,


Treas.),


391 37


tuition from State,


283 80


cemetery lots,


150 00


$11,103 41


DISBURSEMENTS.


State and county,


$3,329 81


Discount,


289 48


Schools,


2,550 36


Library,


150 00


Abatements,


2 30


Roads and bridges,


1,541 70


Miscellaneous,


160 84


Centre Cemetery,


43 65


Note and interest,


816 00


Official services,


351 75


$9,235 89


Cash on hand,


$1,867 52


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.


Liabilities, none. Assets, cash on hand,


$1,867 52


Uncollected tax of 1902,


100 95


Balance in favor of town,


$1,968 47


Cemetery trust fund, $2,000 00


One thousand dollars in Portsmouth Savings Bank; one thou- sand dollars in Strafford Savings Bank at Dover, N. H.


OTIS S. BROWN,


Selectmen CYRUS FOGG, of


FRED L. COTTON, North Hampton.


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Treasurer's Report, 1902.


Amount on hand from last year,


$726 34


received from taxes collected,


471 37


" on town note, 800 00


paid on Selectmen's order, dog licenses,


58 20


$1,937 80


Cash on hand,


I18 II


$2,055 91


$2,055 91


JONATHAN ROLLINS, Town Treasurer,


BY ROY R. ROLLINS, Administrator.


We have this day examined the foregoing account of Jonathan Rollins, Treasurer, and find it correctly cast and properly vouched.


JOHN W. WARNER, THOMAS E. MARSTON,


Auditors.


August 12, 1902.


Treasurer's Report.


DR.


Amount received of Roy R. Rollins, adminis- trator of the estate of J. Rollins, received from Collector of Taxes,


$118.II


7,609 32


State, insurance tax,


48 75


Railroad tax,


100 90


" Savings Bank tax,


736 28


Literary fund, 58 00


High School tuition, 283 80


Interest on Cemetery fund, 60 45


" Cemetery lots, 150 00


$9,165 61


CR.


Amount paid State tax,


$1,151 75


" County tax,


2,178 06


" on Selectmen's orders,


3,968 28


Cash on hand,


1,867 52


$9,165 61


JOHN W. HOBBS, Treasurer.


NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., Feb. 21, 1903.


AUDITORS' REPORT.


We, the undersigned, having examined the books and accounts of the Selectmen, Treasurer, and Cemetery trust fund, find them correct with proper vouchers.


JOHN W. WARNER, THOMAS E. MARSTON, S


Auditors.


Highway Agents' Reports.


REPORT OF E. L. DALTON, HIGHWAY AGENT.


E. L. Dalton in account with the town of North Hampton for 1902 :


RECEIPTS.


November 14, received from Town Treasurer, $300 00 February 7, 66 66 200 20


$500 20


EXPENDITURES.


Paid Horace A. Moulton,


$18 75


George Noble,


20 50


George D. Cotton,


10 00


Ed. Page,


5 00


Elect Grant,


29 00


Pat Halagan,


27 50


A. A. Brown,


8 00


A. C. Brown,


4 50


George Lougee,


H 50


John Brown,


24 00


E. T. Brown, gravel,


II 00


George White, gravel,


3 00


David Wright, sawdust,


3 00


E. L. Dalton, team 70 days at $3.50,


245 00


E. L. Dalton, “ 17


66


3.00,


51 00


Breaking roads,


38 45


$500 20


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REPORT OF FRED L. TAYLOR, HIGHWAY AGENT.


Fred L. Taylor in account with the Town of North Hampton, for the year 1903 :


Paid Ira J. Taylor,


$40 25


Morris H. Moulton,


16 13


Orice J. Moulton,


8 00


Charles R. Moulton,


6 00


Payson H. Marston,


9 00


Irving W. Marston,


I 50


John Killam,


3 00


George L. Garland,


19 00


Robert L. Mitchell,


8 00


Eben H. Dalton,


12 00


Harry Marston,


3 00


Cyrus Fogg,


5 50


Peter Ring,


6 00


John F. Taylor,


31 90


Harry Lane,


II 88


James H. Riley,


19 50


George E. Taylor,


14 00


Charles C. Dalton,


21 00


George M. Smith,


8 00


Fred L. Taylor,


156 34


$400 00


.


BREAKING ROADS IN 1902-1903.


April 12, Fred L. Taylor,


$20 00


8, Andrew S. Marston, 46 60


Feb. 14, Andrew S. Marston,


12 30


$78 90


$478 90


Received of Town Treasurer,


$478 90


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REPORT OF DAVID P. WRIGHT, HIGHWAY AGENT.


David P. Wright in account with the town of North Hampton for 1902 :


Paid D. P. Wright and men,


$88 00


Men of J. F. French farm,


23 50


D. P. Wright,


20 25


S. Howard Leavitt,


38 00


Fred Shaw,


22 00


Charles Smith,


44 00


Justin Drake,


49 25


Thomas Knowles,


18 00


Woodbury Knowles,


4 50


Fred Wiggin,


12 00


George Burley,


4 50


Edwin Lamprey,


12 20


Work picking stones,


4 00


Summer work,


$340 20


Paid Justin Drake,


$4 00


Howard Leavitt,


8 00


Charles Smith,


4 00


Joseph Jenness,


12 25


George Burley,


I 50


D. P. Wright and men,


23 25


Fall work,


$53 00


Paid George Burley,


$2 IO


Justin Drake,


3 85


Henry Drake,


I 50


Fred Wiggin,


3 00


George Frost,


2 25


Wilfred Chevalier,


45


Frank Leavitt,


45


Charles Smith,


1 50


D. P. Wright and men,


14 60


$29 70


$422 90


$422 90


Received from the town,


Report of Library Trustees.


· TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH HAMPTON :


Our town library is helpful as the books are carefully read ; even by those who read for entertainment there is some mental absorp- tion, and if the tone of the book is high some profit will be gained. That the people have a decided interest in our library is evident from the number of books taken, as well as from the encouraging words which they speak.


The most serious question concerning our library is, where shall we house the books? The shelves are packed to the utmost, but they do not by any means hold all. A library building is an im- perative necessity. It is hoped the town will take such action as will secure the erection of such. A longer delay would be unwise.


Eighty-two books of a high order have been added during the year, at an expense of one hundred dollars, and Mrs. C. H. Bell, of Exeter, has kindly donated Harper's Magazines for 1902. For these we are truly grateful. There have been catalogued in our library twelve hundred and seventy-four volumes, besides a large number which have value because of age, some of them having been purchased several generations past. There are also several maps which deserve a better place than they now have.


While our annual appropriation for books (which we recommend the continuance) is sufficient for this reading community, we should place the books in a building which in itself will be educating, and in which there should be a reading room with such other conven- iences as will tend to the uplift of the community.


Respectfully submitted,


THOMAS V. HAINES, Library CHARLES W. PHILBRICK, Trustees.


NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., March, 1903.


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Report of the School Board.


TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH HAMPTON :


The entire work accomplished in our schools during the past year can never be reported, as much of it is in the realm which thus far has defied human language. The subtle influence of mind on mind is potent and, lasting, but who shall tell us all about it? And yet it is a large factor in the work which the true teacher ac- complishes. If the teacher's personality were a mere negation, then there might be coming on to the world-stage of action a gen- eration of scientists, but not of well equipped men and women. Every school room has an atmosphere of heart-work, as well as head-work, and it is the heart-work which our report does not claim to cover.


One year ago we had four schools; now we have but three. There were so few scholars in the east part of the town, that it was considered best to place them all under one teacher. Mrs. Eva M. Taylor, who, as Miss Dalton, had taught the Primary department for several years, resigned in order to take up duties in the home of her choice, at the close of the winter term. Miss Susie O. French became the teacher for the spring term, putting into her work, energy and skill. Miss Florence E. Rollins, who had taught the Grammar department for one year, took the united schools at the beginning of the school year, and has shown much effi- ciency in the difficult work. As far as possible all the grades have · been preserved. We have here an example of the changes which are going on in our community. A few years ago both schools were sufficiently large to be interesting; now there are but twenty-two scholars in all.


The change of teachers in the Center Grammar school has been greater than usual. Mr. C. F. Edmands returned at the com- mencement of the fall term, but resigned after three weeks that he might continue his studies at Clark University. He was succeeded by Mrs. Hope B. Blackler, and at the close of the term she was


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succeeded by Miss Nettie E. Campbell, who came with a reputa- tion which she has ably maintained, having the "knack" of en- thusing her scholars with the spirit of study. We have been more than fortunate in retaining Miss Edith M. Child in the Center Primary, as she is an efficient teacher in the right place. All of our schools are now under good management.


Early in the year the School Board carefully considered the ques- tion of establishing a High School in the town hall, as suggested at our last town meeting; and by so doing keep our advanced scholars in town, rather than pay their tuition at neighboring in- stitutions, which the State law requires. But it was evident that the expense of such a High School would be much greater than the tuition now required ; and it was expected there would be a change in the law, which, no doubt, will be made ; while it was a question, if we could establish a High School of which the State Superin- tendent of Instruction could conscientiously approve. With these facts before us we believed it would be for the best good of the town to, at least, defer the matter, or drop it entirely. It doubt- less will be for our best interest to follow the guidance of the law as amended. The future expense for tuition will be less than in the past, unless there is an increase of the number of scholars who go out of town to school.


As some of our scholars are not of sufficient age to appreciate the advantages of the Academy and High school, it may be wise to add another year to our Grammar schools, thus raising the standard.


Six were graduated from the Center Grammar school, who, although young, acquitted themselves well. That school now numbers thirty-one, and the Center Primary numbers twenty-six,« which with the twenty-two in the East school, gives us seventy-nine scholars who are being educated in town. Frye's Elementary and Grammar school geographies have been introduced during the year, and have proved helpful. Some other books have been purchased as they were needed.


No general repairs have been needed upon the school rooms, except cleaning, and in some places repolishing. Both houses have been re-insured, although an additional insurance will be needed


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on the East school house soon. No further outlay, except what is usual, appears to be needed.


There are thirty-seven weeks in the school year.


The greater part of the pupils who go out of town attend Hamp- ton Academy, although three are registered in Portsmouth High school and three at Robinson Seminary, Exeter. Twenty-seven informed the School Board of their intention to attend some higher institution. This number, with the seventy-nine who are being educated in town, with one at least who is studying in another State, gives one hundred and seven pupils.


The following are the names of those whose tuition is paid by the town :


At Hampton Academy-Nellie E. Moulton, Mary R. Moulton, Lester Tarlton, Ernest Moulton, Herbert Page, Ada Moulton, Rienzi L. Dalton, Amy M. Fenwick, Henry B. Philbrook, James F. Leavitt, Leon N. Berry, Howard W. Chevalier, Joseph H. Hobbs, John W. F. Hobbs, Flora E. Taylor, Susie M. Simpson, Marion Lane, Edgar C. Hoyt, Howard M. Jenness, Maurice R. Wright, Emma Brown.


At Robinson Seminary .- Alice Dalton, Nellie Bachelder, Carrie Bachelder.


At Portsmouth High School .- Mildred J. Chesley, Arnold D. Smith, Roger C. Smith.


ROLL OF HONOR.


CENTER GRAMMAR.


Ist Term.


2d Term.


James Barton,


Emma Tourtillott,


Stanley Knowles,


Beulah Tourtillott,


Nima Locke.


Nima Locke,


Stanley Knowles,


Roy Fogg.


CENTER PRIMARY.


Ist Term.


2d Term.


Raelene A. Leavitt.


Raelene A. Leavitt, John M. Tourtillott, Leonard M. Smith.


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EAST SCHOOL.


Bessie Brown, Oscar Brown, Shirley Moulton. ·


LIST OF TEXT-BOOKS USED IN THE SCHOOLS.


Readers .- Cyr's, Baldwin's, Barnes', Swinton's, Arnold and Gil- bert's "Around the World" Nos. 1 and 2. Spellers .- Harring- ton's. Arithmetics .- Wentworth's Elementary and Practical. Language .- Hyde's Book, One and Two. Geographies .- Frye's Elementary and Grammar School. Histories .- Eggleston's, Scud- der's. Lessons in Hygiene .- The Human Body and how to take care of it. Writing .- Merrill's Standard System. Music- Normal Readers.


Respectfully submitted,


THOMAS V. HAINES, ALBERT E. LOCKE, Board.


School EMMONS T. BROWN,


NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., March, 1903.


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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.


Balance received from last year,


$215 14


Received from Town Treasurer,


1,785 00


Received from Town Treasurer for books and supplies,


136 86


$2,137 00


.


DISBURSEMENTS.


Paid Edith M. Child,


$371 00


C. F. Edmands,


252 54


Florence E. Rollins,


371 00


Eva M. Dalton,


36 00


Susie O. French,


80 00


Hope B. Blackler,


132 00


Nettie E. Campbell,


66 00


for transporting pupils,


95 88


for books and supplies,


136 86


for fuel,


103 99


for insurance,


60 00


janitors,


45 00


Town of Rye, Garland tax for school purposes,


19 00


for repairs,


43 69


for miscellaneous purposes,


18 2I


Auditors,


4 00


$1,835 17


THOMAS V. HAINES, Treasurer.


NORTH HAMPTON, N. H., February 14, 1903.


We have this day examined the above account and find it cor- rectly cast and properly vouched, and a balance of three hundred and one and 83-100 dollars unexpended.


EBEN L. DALTON, ™,{Aud Auditors. FRED L. DOW,


BIRTHS Registered in the Town of North Hampton, N. H., for the year ending December 31, 1902.


DATE OF BIRTH. I902.


PLACE OF BIRTH.


SEX.


NO. OF CHILD.


COLOR.


NAME OF FATHER.


MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER.


Feb.


II


North Hampton,


M


7


W


George E. Moulton,


March


28


F


Orice J. Moulton,


April


24


66


M


3


Thomas B. Whenal,


June


12


F


2


William P. Fowler,


28


M


I


John Kellum,


July


I2


F


2


Fred H. Neally, H. W. Tyler,


Sept.


I2


M


3


George A. Marston,


Oct.


8


F


5


17


M


I


Henry Dimmock,


18


I


Nov.


26


F


2


Clifford S. Drake, Archie Drowne,


Delania T. Ayers. Ethel M. Clark.


·


Mary Fotes. Jessie H. Marston. Isabella J. White. Susan F. Smith. Mary Keating. Edith Hally. Florence M. Jenness. Carrie A. Drake.


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2


Justin E. Drake,


Ethelyn Toley. Alice Franklin.


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MARRIAGES Registered in the Town of North Hampton, N. H., for the year ending December 31, 1902.


DATE-1902.


PLACE OF MARRIAGE.


NAMES.


RESIDENCE.


AGE.


January


16


North Hampton,


Irving W. Brown, Mary E. Boynton,


North Hampton,


April


2


North Hampton,


Edward J. Taylor, Eva M. Dalton,


North Hampton,


36


Haverhill, Mass.,


22


9


North Hampton,


Walter P. Marble, Fannie J. Moore,


North Hampton,


20


July


27


North Hampton,


Edward S. Marston,


North Hampton,


28


Adeline S. Burleigh,


North Hampton,


21


September


2


North Hampton,


Martha Estelle Leavitt,


North Hampton,


29


18


North Hampton,


Fannie A. Rollins,


North Hampton,


36


October


6


North Hampton,


Lewis A. Chevalier, Grace L. Morse,


North Hampton, Hampton,


18


29


North Hampton,


Benjamin A. Appleton, Bertha E. Brown,


Newburyport, Mass., North Hampton,


24


November 22


North Hampton,


Frank P. Little,


Wakefield, Mass., North Hampton,


21


Lillian A. Page,


Cyrus R. Bartlett, Josephine E. Moulton,


North Hampton, Kittery, Me.,


23


20


North Hampton,


19


.


North Hampton,


37


Herman L. Marston,


North Hampton,


36


Edward M. Smith,


North Hampton,


45


North Hampton,


32


20


37


20


DEATHS Registered in the Town of North Hampton, N. H., for the year ending December 31, 1902.


AGE.


DATE. 1902.


NAME.


Yrs.


Mos.


Days.


January


14


Margaret O. Riley,


15


Henry Riley, Jeremiah Godfrey,


February


2I


Elizabeth A. Moulton,


33


IO


13


March


13


Mary C. Brown,


86


4


II


Jonathan Brown,


May


18


Francis R. Drake,


52


6


I3


Toppan Leavitt,


83


9


23


August


5


Jonathan Rollins,


68


3


5


October


28


Charles A. Watson,


87


IO


23


December


4


Lucy E. Knowles,


82


6


3


Rev. Henry Pottle, Benjamin Jenness.


16


Edwin Jenness,


84


3


5


NAME OF FATHER.


NAME OF MOTHER.


Sarah A. Tucker. Jennie Fogg. Mary Bachelder. Annie T. Seavey.


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Nathaniel Drake, Toppan Leavitt. Jeremiah Rollins,


Mary A. Shaw. Lydia Fillebrown. Rachel Sinclair.


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