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HERBERT H. KNOWLTON, ,} Audit ERNEST BOISVERT,
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REPORT OF CHAS. M. O'CONNOR, Collector of Taxes.
NEWMARKET, N. H., Jan. 31, 1921.
TO THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET:
The undersigned presents the following report:
Rate list of 1920, $76,902 08
Added taxes, 372 31
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Non-resident school tax,
102 12
Interest, 31 71
$77,408 22
Discounts,
$1,814 37
Abatements, 675 41
Paid Joseph O. Turcotte, Treasurer, 72,259 53
$74,749 31
Uncollected taxes, Jan. 31, 1921, $2,658 91
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES M. O'CONNOR, Collector of Taxes.'
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of New- market, have examined the foregoing account and found it correctly cast, with corresponding vouchers.
HERBERT H. KNOWLTON, A Auditors.
ERNEST BOISVERT,
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
NEWMARKET, N. H., Jan. 31, 1921.
The undersigned, Treasurer of the Town of New- market, presents the following report for the fiscal year ending January 31, 1921 :
Balance in hands of Treasurer, Jan. 31, 1920, $7,873 97 169 25
Rent of Town Hall,
State aid for highways,
864 60
Insurance tax, 13 50
Railroad tax,
767 22
Savings Bank tax,
1,230 52
Automobile tax, 1920,
1,029 08
Automobile tax, 1921,
600 24
Moving picture license,
90 00
Dog licenses,
183 00
Sewer connection,
30 00
Fees from Primary Election candidates,
19 00
Refund on lumber and freight,
177 22
Refund on tarvia,
460 00
Refund for blister rust control,
31 19
From Memorial committee,
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1,970 93
Newmarket Water Works, bonds and interest,
3,350 00
Charles M .. O'Connor, Tax Collector, '18
217 12
Charles M. O'Connor, Tax Collector, '19
1,047 16
Charles M. O'Connor, Tax Collector, '20
72,259 53
Loan for new sewer,
2,000 00
Temporary loan,
6,000 00
$100,383 53
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REPORT OF TREASURER.
The undersigned, Treasurer of the Town of New- market, presents the following report for the fiscal year ending January 31, 1921:
Balance in hands of the Treasurer, Jan. 31, 1920, $ 7,873 97
Receipts of year ending
Jan. 31, 1921, 92,509 56
$100,383 53
Paid Sundry orders of Selectmen, $93,331 74
Balance in hands of the Treasurer, Jan. 31, 1921, 7,051 79
$100,383 53
JOSEPH O. TURCOTTE, Treasurer.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of New- market, have examined the foregoing account, and found it correctly cast, with corresponding vouchers.
HERBERT H. KNOWLTON, N.} Audi ERNEST BOISVERT,
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REPORT OF JOSEPH A. ROUSSEAU, Town Cerk.
NEWMARKET, N. H., Feb. 6, 1921.
TO THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET:
The undersigned presents the following report:
Money received from motor vehicles, from March 19, 1920, to January 31, 1921:
Number of auto permits issued from March 19, 1920, to January 31, 1921-216.
Amount received from auto permits $1,561 94
Paid Joseph O. Turcotte, Town Treasurer, 1,561 94
JOSEPH A. ROUSSEAU, Town Clerk.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of New- market, have examined the foregoing account, and found it correctly cast, with corresponding vouchers.
HERBERT H. KNOWLTON, ERNEST BOISVERT,
Auditors. .
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REPORT OF HIGHWAY AGENTS.
REPORT OF GIDEON LABRANCHE.
NEWMARKET, N. H., Jan. 31, 1921.
TO THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET:
I submit the following report of expenditures upon the division of highways committed to my charge:
1920. WINTER.
Week ending February 3,
$66 23
Week ending March 2,
261 93
Week ending March 2,
68 00
Week ending March 16,
130 70
$526 86
Respectfully submitted, GIDEON LABRANCHE.
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REPORT OF ISRAEL BEAUCHESNE.
NEWMARKET, N. H., Jan. 31, 1921.
TO THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET:
I submit the following report of expenditures upon the division of highways committed to my charge:
Week ending March 16, 1921, $100 00
Week ending April 6,
90 50
Week ending April 20,
71 00
Week ending May 4,
105 25
Week ending May 18,
119 50
Week ending May 18,
54 60
Week ending June 1,
97 08
Week ending June 15,
65 10
Week ending July 6,
146 50
Week ending July 20,
95 00
Week ending August 3,
125 20
Week ending August 17,
105 50
Week ending September 7,
173 00
Week ending September 21,
116 00
Week ending October 5,
89 65
Week ending October 19,
186 00
Week ending November 2,
226 25
Week ending November 16,
158 00
Week ending December 7,
145 64
Week ending December 21,
54 00
Week ending January 4, 1921,
81 50
Week ending January 18,
56 13
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Week ending January 31,
50 62
$2,512 02
ISRAEL BEAUCHESNE.
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REPORT OF FRED E. SANBORN.
NEWMARKET, N. H., Jan. 31, 1921.
TO THE TOWN OF NEWMARKET:
I submit the following report of expenditures upon the division of highways committed to my charge:
SNOW BILLS.
Week ending Feb. 20, 1920, $200 29
Week ending March 2, 1920, 338 50
$538 79
TOWN MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES.
Week ending March 15, 1920,
$204 70
Week ending April 3, 40 00
Week ending April 17,
197 75
Week ending May 1,
172 00
Week ending May 15,
264 00
Week ending May 29,
50 00
Week ending June 12,
12 00
Week ending July 3,
256 00
Week ending July 10,
54 00
Week ending July 31,
89 24
Week ending August 14,
36 00
Week ending September 4,
99 00
Week ending September 18,
34 00
Week ending October 2,
12 00
Week ending October 16,
51 00
Week ending October 23,
18 50
Week ending October 30,
35 05
Week ending November 6,
29 36
Week ending December 18, .41 00
Week ending January 1, 1921,
60 90
Week ending January 15,
43 70
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$1,799 19
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STATE AID MAINTENANCE.
Week ending April 3, 1920,
$16 50
Week ending April 17,
80 00
Week ending May 1,
104 00
Week ending May 15,
18 00
Week ending May 29,
10 00
Week ending June 12,
12 00
Week ending July 3,
204 00
Week ending July 10,
12 00
Week ending August 28,
74 00
Week ending September 25,
78 00
Week ending October 2,
88 00
Week ending October 9,
213 00
Week ending October 16,
56 00
Week ending October 23,
221 85
Week ending October 23,
26 50
Week ending October 30,
141 35
Week ending November 6,
80 06
Week ending November 6,
86 50
$1,521 76
STATE AID MAINTENANCE.
Week ending May 1, 1920,
$56 00
Week ending May 29,
8 00
Week ending June 12,
6 00
Week ending July 24,
8 00
Week ending September 4,
84 00
Week ending September 11,
48 25
Week ending September 18,
80 00
Week ending September 25,
231 95
Week ending October 2,
188 20
Week ending October 9,
171 00
Week ending October 16,
28 00
Week ending October 30,
10 75
Week ending November 16,
63 32
Week ending November 27,
21 00
$1,094 47
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STATE AID CONSTRUCTION.
Week ending October 23, 1920, $82 50
Week ending October 30, 40 75
Week ending November 13, 200 43
Week ending November 20,
238 00
Week ending November 27, 122 50
Week ending December 4,
244 98
$929 18. Respectfully submitted,
FRED E. SANBORN.
NEWMARKET, N. H., Jan. 31, 1921.
We, the undersigned, Selectmen of the Town of New- market, have examined the foregoing accounts, and found them correctly cast, with corresponding vouchers.
WILLIAM J. O'CONNOR, Selectmen ERNEST T. HAMEL, of
GEORGE A. BENNETT, Newmarket
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WATER WORKS.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
JOSEPH O. TURCOTTE, Treasurer, in account with New- market Water Works, to January 1, 1921.
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Balance in hands of the Treasurer,
Jan. 1, 1920, $ 8,686 98
Cash received from W. J. O'Connor,
Superintendent, 1920, 12,757 25
$21,444 23
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Paid sundry orders of Commis-
sioners, 1920 $18,430 86
Balance in hands of the Treasurer,
Jan. 1, 1921, 3,013 37
$21,444 23
PAID SUNDRY ORDERS OF COMMISSIONERS.
Paid Wm. J. O'Connor, services to Jan. 1, 1920, $175 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service to April 1, 14 85
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
Braman Dow & Co., supplies,
7 02
H. Mueller Mfg. Co., supplies, 24 68
M. T. Kennedy, supplies, 9 35
Arthur Labranche, trucking, 3 00
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Paid Newfields Iron Foundry, castings, $ 7 92
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
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Wm. J. O'Connor, services to Feb. 1, 1920,
175 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
Boston & Maine R. R., freight on coal,
201 61
U. S. Oil & Supply Co., oil, 47 90
F. H. Durgin, services as Clerk of Water Commissioner and postal cards furnished, 26 62
Gideon Labranche, labor with team,
24 00
Joseph Filion, labor with team,
8 00
Alex Pelletier, labor with team,
25 00
Harry Stackpole, labor,
4 50
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
Frederick A. Potts & Co., car of coal, -
183 68
A. J. Turcotte, supplies, 3 05
28 00
W. J. O'Connor, services to March 1, 175 00
W. L. Caswell, labor to date, 36 00
W. J. Caswell, labor to date, 28 00
Charles W. Caswell, labor,
1 50
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Newmarket Electric Co., current and sup- plies, 9 80
Arthur Labranche, freight and trucking,
4 50
Newmarket Exchange, lumber,
14 63
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Ernest Randall, stamps,
5 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Mutual Boiler Insurance Co., boiler insur- ance, 35 00
W. J. O'Connor, services to April 1, 175 00
Arthur Labranche, freight and carting, 12 61
Harry Nutting, labor,
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Paid Harry Nutting, labor, $ 28 00
Victor Bascom, labor, 25 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
32 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Joseph O. Turcotte, services as Treasurer, 1919, 25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
24 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., service to June 30, 15 35
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
8 00
W. J. O'Connor, services to May 1,
175 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
8 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
30 00
Victor Bascom, labor, 1
25 00
Braman Dow & Co., pipes and fittings,
184 72
National Meter Co., supplies,
4 04
National Meter Co., 100 5/8 Empire Meters, 1,330 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
21 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
24 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor, 10 00
25 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
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Paid W. J. O'Connor, services to June 1,
$ 175 00
Arthur A. Labranche, trucking, 9 06
W. L. Caswell, labor,
8 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25.00
Arthur C. Willey, cedar stakes,
37 50
Emerson & Co., supplies,
3 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
14 00
Boston & Maine R. R., freight on coal,
191 57
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor, .
28 00
Thomas Hersom, labor,
16 00
Joseph Beaudoin, labor,
14 00
Wm. Bruno, labor,
14 00
James A. Sinclair, labor,
10 00
John Edgerly, labor,
9 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
30 00
Thomas Hersom, labor,
22 00
Joseph Beaudoin, labor,
22 00
Henry White, labor,
16 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
10 00
Wm. Bruno, labor,
12 50
John Levasseau, labor,
4 00
W. J. O'Connor, services to July 1,
175 00
Boston & Maine R. R., freight on pipe,
25 57
Wm. Bruno, labor,
8 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Henry White, labor,
21 50
Joseph Beaudoin, labor,
16 50
Thomas Hersom, labor,
18 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
12 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
20 00
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Paid Arthur Labranche, freight and carting, $22 78
Wm. Bruno, labor, 6 00
John Edgerly, labor, 4 00
Joseph Beaudoin, labor,
10 00
· Thomas Hersom, labor, 22 00
W. L. Caswell, labor, 22 00
Everett Ryan, labor, 25 50
Henry White, labor, .25 50
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor, 25 00
Joseph A. Filion, labor with team, 39 50
Alex Pelletier, wood and teaming, 27 00
Frederick A. Potts, car, of coal, 478 55
Braman Dow & Co., pipe and fittings, 72 54
National Meter Co., meters, 2,759 75
Garlock Packing Co., packing, 3 69
Chadwick Boston Lead Co., lead,
56 06
Warren Foundry & Machine Co., cast iron 1
pipes, 387 59
Ludlow Valve Mfg. Co., supplies, 47 40
Waldo Bros. & Bond Co., supplies,
18 94
U. S. Oil & Supply Co., bbl. of oil,
23 65
Thomas Hersom, labor,
20 00
Everett Ryan, labor, 10 50
John Edgerly, labor, 4 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co., services to Oct. 1st, 15 15
Newmarket Exchange, lumber
29 25
Newmarket Mfg. Co., labor
3 75
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Henry White, labor,
12 50
Everett Ryan, labor,
12 50
W. L. Caswell, labor,
12 50
Thomas Hersom, labor,
10 00
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Paid John Edgerly, labor, $ 10 00
Wm. J. O'Connor, services to Aug. 1, 175 00
Wm. J. O'Connor, miscellaneous expenses to Aug. 1, 21 76
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
14 00
Henry White, labor,
16 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
18 00
Thomas Hersom, labor,
24 00
John H. Griffin, supplies,
33 13
Newmarket Mfg. Co., bag of waste,
7 50
W. S. Darley & Co., supplies,
16 30
Arthur A. Labranche, freight and carting,
25 40
F. H. Pinkham, printing,
37 50
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Thomas Hersom, labor,,
24 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
20 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
20 00
Harry Stackpole, labor,
20 00
C. R. Mckinnon, labor,
12 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Thomas Hersom, labor,
20 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
20 00
Harry Stackpole, labor,
20 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
20 00
Rankin Mckinnon, labor,
20 00
H. Mueller Mfg. Co., supplies,
155 33
Boston & Maine R. R., freight on coal, 41 29
Consolidation Coal Co., 2 cars of coal,
639 77
Everett Ryan, labor,
22 00
Rankin McKinnon, labor,
22 00
W. L. Caswell, labor, 22 00
Harry Nutting, labor, .
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
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Paid Thomas Hersom, labor, $ 24 00
W. J. O'Connor, services to Sept. 1,
175 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
22 00
Rankin Mckinnon, labor,
16 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
20 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
14 00
Rankin Mckinnon, labor,
14 00
Everett Ryan, labor,
16 00
Rankin Mckinnon, labor,
16 00
Luette D. Watson, water damage,
15 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
24 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
24 00
W. J. O'Connor, services to Oct. 1,
175 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
12 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Newmarket Exchange, lumber, 28 48
Arthur A. Labranche, freight and carting,
13 51
Braman Dow & Co., supplies, 44 54
Garlock Packing Co., packing,
16 25
Spencer Wire Co., wire,
29 12 ·
H. Mueller Mfg. Co., supplies, 105 21
Rockingham Power Co., current and lamps, 19 90
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
14 00
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Paid New England Tel. & Tel. Co., services to
Dec. 31, $ 15 82
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor, 24 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
12 00
W. J. O'Connor, services to Nov. 1, 175 00
Boston & Maine R. R., freight on coal,
28 59
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor, 25 00
18 60
Arthur A. Labranche, freight and trucking,
12 50
Consolidation Coal Co., 2 cars of coal,
723 42
Alex Pelletier, hauling coal, 19 90
U. S. Oil & Supply Co., bbl. of engine oil,
21 93
Edison Packing & Sales Co., packing, 14 51
Boston & Maine R. R., labor on leak,
21 69
Boston & Maine R. R., freight on car of coal, 30 54
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
24 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Joseph A. Filion, labor with team,
14 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
W. L. Caswell, labor,
20 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Braman Dow & Co., pipe and fittings,
271 91
W. J. O'Connor, services to Dec. 1,
175 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Harry Nutting, labor,
28 00
Victor Bascom, labor,
25 00
Selectmen of Town of Newmarket, bonds and interest, 3,350 00
Alex Niemi, hauling coal,
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Paid Victor Bascom, labor, $ 25 00
Harry Nutting, labor, 28 00
N. P. Bowsher & Co., set of bevel cogs, 52 44
Geo. H. Willey, hauling coal, 24 00
Arthur A. Labranche, freight and carting, '13 21
George H. Willey, services as Water Com- missioner, 7 00
F. H. Durgin, services as Water Com- · missioner, 8 00
Walter B. Gallant, services as Water Com- - missioner, 5 00
W. L. Caswell, services as Water Com- missioner, 10 00
George O. Wood, services as Water Com- missioner, 10 00
John D. Long, services as Water Com- missioner, 9 00
J. B. Laporte, services as Water Com- missioner, 9 00
Leo J. Turcotte, services as Water Com- missioner, 6 00
Nat Hutchins, services as Water Com- missioner, 3 00
F. H. Durgin, services as Clerk of Water Commissioner, 25 00
Boston & Maine R. R., freight on car of coal, 33 68
$18,430 86
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH O. TURCOTTE, Treasurer.
We, the undersigned, Auditors of the Town of New- market, have examined the foregoing account, and found. it correctly cast, with corresponding vouchers.
HERBERT H. KNOWLTON, { Auditors ERNEST BOISVERT,
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.
FIRE RECORD.
Statement of details of fires and alarms, losses and insurance, as reported to the Clerk of the Board of Engi- neers.
Jan. 20, 1920. Engineers called for fire in shed on farm of A. J. Rich, Bayside Road. Damage, $40.00. In- surance paid, $40.00.
Jan. 30. Alarm from Box 7 for chimney fire in house owned by Newmarket Mfg. Co. No damage.
April 17. Alarm from Box 9 for brush fire on land owned by Israel Beauchesne. Caused by train.
April 25. Alarm from Box 32 at 10.30 A. M. for fire in house owned by Ellen Wightman on Prescott St. Caused by over-heated chimney. Damage, $75.00. In- surance paid, $75.00.
May 10. 6.30 A. M. Alarm from Box 32 for fire in house owned by Albert Brown. Caused by hot ashes. Damage, $15.00. Insurance paid, $15.00. All out, 6.45 A. M.
July 18. 2.35 P. M. Alarm from Box 63 for fire in barn owned by Newmarket Mfg. Co. Damage,$3,200. Insured for $800.00. Insurance paid, $800.00.
July 31. Alarm from Box 21 at'11.30 P. M. for fire in barn owned by Mr. Labonte on Bay Road. Insured for $1200. Insurance paid, $1200. Caused by lightning.
July 31. Alarm from Box 21 at 11.40 P. M. for fire in barn of A. J: Rich on Bayside Road. Damage, $3000. Insurance paid, $3000. Caused by lightning.
Aug. 7. 1.30.P. M. Alarm from Box 7 for fire in chimney of Elm Block. No damage.
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Oct. 5. Alarm from Box 21 at 1.05 P. M. Fire in Varney's Wet Wash. Damage, $300.00. Insurance paid, $295.00. Cause unknown.
Nov. 16. Alarm from Box 12. 5.10 P. M. For fire in plumber shop of W. L. Priest. No damage. All out at 5.20.
Dec. 30. Alarm from Box 34. 9.30 A. M. For chimney fire in house owned by J. D. Long. Damage, $145.00. Insurance paid, $145.00.
Jan. 26, 1921. Alarm from Box 9. For fire in store of Beauchesne on Elm St. Caused by gasoline explosion. Damage, $50.00.
FIRE DEPARTMENT SIGNĀLS.
2-2-2. Engineers' call. Report at Station 1.
2 blows after fire alarm indicates fire all out.
Three blows at 8 A. M. and 1 P. M. indicates no school in public schools.
J. E. SHARPLES,
Clerk, Board of Engineers.
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SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
February 1, 1921. TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION :
Gentlemen: I take pleasure in submitting to you the annual report of the Superintendent of Schools. The cordial endorsement of school administration given by the voters at the annual District meeting' has reacted upon officers, teachers, pupils and parents to warrant a report of improved morals, teaching efficiency, and class room achievement. The hearty response of teachers in particular and of interested citizens in general to the ap- peals of the Superintendent for co-operation in organizing our schools for effective training in citizenship, which the State Board of Education defines to be the "central aim in school instruction," is here gratefully acknowledged. Our school work has suffered few interruptions and our teachers generally realize that the best way to celebrate the birthday of a national hero is by emphasizing his virtues and achievements in regular and special exercises in the class room.
TEACHERS.
Between 300,000 and 400,000 children were deprived of schooling last year as a result of the shortage of teach- ers, according to estimates made by P. P. Claxton, Federal Commissioner of Public Education. No relief for the situation is seen by the Commissioner. From 110,000 to 150,000 new teachers will be needed next year, but there will be only 30,000 prepared to fill vacancies, leaving a deficit of 80,000. This deficit may be supplied in part by . .making the profession so attractive that thousands of
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excellent teachers, who left their positions because they did not receive a living wage, may be induced to spend their talents again in the great cause of education. How else can the bulwarks of society be strengthened to with- stand the insistent attacks of Bolshevism, ignorance and vice?
While five of our staff of teachers concluded their services with us in June, we were able to fill these vacan- cies with able successors who have done such excellent work that our schools have not suffered by the change. However, we have recently suffered a severe loss in the withdrawal of Miss Noble to assist in the care of an aged mother. Her long period of service with us has been so characterized by faithful adherence to duty and whole- some interest in child welfare that it is hoped her with- drawal will not be permanent.
Our present corps of teachers is a fine body of co- operating assistants and we have been fortunate to retain their services for the salaries offered. An increase of 28% in the salary schedule for the current year has re- lieved, in part, the acute financial situation in which one who tried to teach and live in Newmarket became in- volved. Following is the teaching roster:
Name
Training School
Graduation Election
Vincent Gatto
Position High School
Bates College
1914
1918
Alice E. Brown
High School
Malden Com. School
1919
1919
Martha D. Walker
High School Junior High
Jackson College
1920
1920
Gladys M. Carney
Junior High
Keene Normal
1916 /
1919
Lizzie A. Jones
Grade 6
Hampden, Me. Acad.
1900
· 1921
Mattie E. Locke
Grade 5
Brewster Acad.
1897
1920
Minnie A. Bailey
Grade 4
Lowell Normal
1912
1920
Jennie M. Young
Grade 3
Newmarket H. S.
1890
1893
Dorothy True
Grade 2
Keene Normal
1920
1920
Margaret Pickering
Grade 1
Portsmouth Training
1915
1915
Jennie Smith
Grade 1
1920
Martha B. Walker
Music
Ripley Music School
1910
1910
Pauline Hurd
Substitute
Mattanawcook Acad.
1918
1919
Elizabeth Saunders
Plymouth Normal
1904
The forethought of the joint committee of the Super- · visory Union in providing clerical assistance made it possible for the Superintendent to spend the greater part.
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of his time in actual supervision and in developing educa- tional plans. The arrangement, during the present year, of providing a substitute teacher and clerk for the Union has proved to be beneficial. While only two districts have needed her teaching service thus far, this teacher has been able to give valuable aid in the exacting work of child accounting, collection of data, and tabulating standardized test scores. She has already taught 18 days in Newmarket and is available, in case of an emergency, to substitute in any school in the Union.
SCHOOL ORGANIZATION.
Acting upon the belief that the so-called "eight- four" organization is not justified in general by psychology . comparative education, historical development or re- sults; and in particular at Newmarket by lack of economy in the use of the high school building, we have organized the upper grades into a six-year high school. The pro- gram of studies presented one year ago has been approved by the State Board of Education and the seventh and eighth grades already have begun to enjoy the enriched and differentiated curricula. One year ago the well appointed and comfortable high school building was the school home of 73 pupils. Today we are caring for 110 pupils there and have accommodations for 30 more. No addition to our regular teaching staff has been made to effect this organization, although a supervisor of mechani- cal drawing was employed for a few weeks in the fall zerm to organize and start the work in that course.
By placing the seventh grade in the high school building we have been able to assign the fifth grade to the Stone school and utilize the North Side building for the first grade children who live in that vicinity.
Following is the approved program of Newmarket High School:
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PROGRAM OF NEWMARKET HIGH SCHOOL
Grade
CURRICULUM 1
Days Period
CURRICULUM 2 Days Period
CURRÍCULUM 3
Days Period
U. S. History and Civics. French.
5
5
5
5
Concrete Geometery and Arith. ...
5
5
Elementary Science.
3
3
Like Curriculum 1
Like Curriculum 1
.
5
5
U. S. History and Civics.
5
5
French.
5
5
Concrete Algebra.
5
5
Like Curriculum 1
Elementary Science.
3
3
2
4
ManualTrain'g or Cooking&Sew'g B and C Subjects as above 5
5
English.
5
5
English
5
5
English.
5 5
French.
5
5
French
5
5
French.
5
5
9
History of Civilization.
5
5
History of Civilization ...
5
5
History of Civilization.
5
5
Latin
5
5
Bookkeep'g, Arith.and Typewrit'g 5
10
Household Appliances.
5
7
B and C Subjects as above.
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