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58.37
Rent of Office, .
300.00
Other Office Expenses,
44.92
Advertizing, .
80.88
Blank Books, Stationery, and Print-
ing, .
79.20
Omnibus Tickets for Messenger, . ...
20.00
" Superintendent,
10.00
$2,712.15
Total Expenditures,
$14,299.62
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Astor, Ler.ex and Tilden Four d .N:"s. 1900
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SAM' DAVIS ' VAULT.
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Recapitulation.
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Balance of Cash September 30th, 1855,. $691,54
Received since that date, .. 24,490.40
Making a total of.
Expended during the year,
$25,181.94 14,299.62
Leaving a balance of.
$10,882.32
Of this balance there has been loaned for
five years at 10 per cent. per annum,. ...
5,000.00
Leaving a balance on hand Sept. 30, 1856 of
$5,882.32
TRUST FUND,
The interest of which to be used in keeping the lots in order.
From Mrs. Douglas, Lot 9, Section 93, .. .. $200.00
" Mrs. Iuppentatz, Lot 50, Section 54, ... 400.00
" Executors of F. Jackson, Lot 142, Sec- tion 46, 200.00
8800.00
RESERVED FUND.
42 Shares Cin. Ham. and Dayton R. R. Stock,
$4,200.00
23 Little Miami
1,150.00
13 Columbus and Xenia,
650.00
$6,000.00
Bills Received, E. Knowlton's note,
16.89
Loaned at 10 per cent., secured by mortgage,
6,800.00
$12,816.89
The number of Lots sold the past year, containing an area of 79,349 square feet, . 179
The number of Vault Permits issued, 164
The number of Interment Permits issued, . 566
Of these, were removals from other grounds,. 126
During the year, the front ground below the Railroad, containing six- teen acres, has all been improved by being graded, sodded, and planted with trees, at an expense of 83,596, or nearly $225 per acre.
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Table.
The following Table shows the Sections that have been surveyed, the number of Lots and area, in square feet, in each Section ; together with the number of Lots and area sold, and unsold :
NO. OF SECTION.
NO. OF LOTS. . .
AREA IN SQ. FT.
LOTS ....
AREA. ...
LOTS
AREA .. . .
23
104
52.709
75
35.931
29
16.778
29
95
64.901
11
16.385
84
48.516
30
170
68.617
51
17.192
119
51.425
31
350
82.278
98
17.980
252
64.298
33
1
7.554
1
7.554
35
156
91.720
141
78.480
15
13.240
36
111
106.064
41
47.231
70
58.833
37
72
39.311
16
11.120
56
28.191
38
18
14.894
18
14.894
39
286
90.496
120
33.976
166
56.520
41
100
22.161
75
12.450
25
9.711
42
108
58.974
102
53.698
6
5.276
43
139
56.306
37
11.701
102
44.605
45
81
60.804
61
48.553
20
12.251
46
150
65.024
93
33.435
57
31.589
47
94
74.068
88
65.651
6
8.417
48
62
18.675
5
749
57
17.926
49
200
61.486
47
8.643
153
52.843
50
1
7.854
1
7.854
51
131
77.966
84
46.119
47
31.847
52
206
133.963
162
107.582
44
26.381
53
1
810
54
136
93.999
135
93.329
1
670
55
44
29.771
44
29.771
57
93
107.242
53
71.337
40
35.905
65
98
32.229
82
21.592
16
10.637
67
64
45.446
46
28.987
18
16.459
69
25
31.318
16
20.857
9
11.061
70
20
18.415
20
18.415
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NO. OF SECTION.
NO. OF LOTS. ..
AREA IN SQ. FT.
LOTS . ...
AREA. ...
LOTS ....
AREA .. ..
72
20
24.908||
4
8.464
16
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16.444
73
1
757
757
74
58
46.470
19
20.539
39
25.931
75
120
66.586
2
2.372
118
64.214
77
108
121.360
367
61.258
712
60.102
78
1
984
1
984
40
29.874
80
43
29.679
21
11.923
22
17.756
81
49
28.671
29
17.392
20
11.279
84
93
57.370
21
23.579
72
33.191
91
2
13.880
2
13.880
93
21
14.378
19
12.645
2
1.733
95
89
57.444
25
22.149
64
35.295
97
11
16.216
11
16.216
4
7.227
105
49
12.096
3
368
46
11.728
106
70
54.841
8
14.812
62
40.029
108
28
25.615
3
4.720
25
20.895
109
42
21.115
2
4.499
40
16.616
110
141
55.127
52
16.154
89
38.973
4.440
2.476.130
2.040}
1.252.952
2.399}
1.223.178
96
4
5.545
4
5.545
98
4
7.227
99
263
127.944
40
33.938
223
94.006
107
28
18.379
28
18.379
All of which is respectfully submitted,
CYRUS DAVENPORT, Secretary.
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54.483
39
24.609
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NOT SOLD.
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REPORT
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Committee on Hedging.
The following report was laid before the Board, approved, and ordered to be recorded. The faithful, persevering attention and labors of this Committee, were duly appreciated by the Board, and a vote of thanks was passed unanimously.
REPORT, &c.
At an early period after the organization of the Spring Grove Ceme- tery, its enclosure became a matter of serious consideration. Iron rail- ing, stone wall, and board fence, were each suggested, but the funds at the command of the Board, at that time, were too limited to authorize the adoption of either. Finally, on motion of our excellent colleague, (now no longer with us, ) William Neff, Esq., it was resolved that the grounds be enclosed with an Osage Orange hedge, and that a committee of one be appointed to carry this resolution into effet, and that the under- signed be that committee.
With little practical knowledge (especially with this new plant, ) this responsibility was assumed with reluctance and hesitation. The duty, however, promptly commenced by procuring the seeds, growing the plants and preparing the border for their reception in the hedge row, in the following spring, from the seed bed.
The distance of the plants from each other, and the proper mode of training, were (in the absense of practical experience, ) subjects which
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MONUMENT OF JAMES M.DOUGLASS. Executed by LOWERY & RULE.
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admitted much latitude of opinion, and your committee was in conse- quence, often subjected to severe criticisms on the mode adopted. Steadi- ness of purpose, and perseverance, have, however, triumphed over obstacles which, at times, seemed unsurmountable, so that now, a hedge encloses the grounds, that is generally admitted to be a beautiful ornament and a secure protection against man and beast.
The hedge more recently planted along the Railroad, and that on the south side of the road, in front of the Cemetery, have been trained some- what differently, and on a better plan than the first. These are in a most perfect condition, though not fully grown to the requisite height.
Although it is doubtless true, that more time has been consumed in per- fecting this hedge, (and this, too, at an increased cost ) for want of that experimental knowledge gained in the process of planting and training, than would now be necessary for a similar one, yet it has cost far less than either of the other modes of inclosure, and it is certainly much more appropriate for such a place, and believed to be a better protection.
Having thus briefly stated the rise and progress, with the present con- dition of the hedging in and around this beautiful resting place of those who have ceased from their labors on earth, your committee considers it a proper time to ask the Board for a full and careful examination of it, and an expression of their opinions on the same : That this opinion be made a matter of record on the minutes, and that your committee be released from the further special care of the hedge, by placing the same under the care of the Landscape Gardener.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
A. H. ERNST, Committee.
In compliance with the above request, the Board met upon the gound, examined carefully the hedging, and highly approved of it in its present state, and unanimously passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Ernst, for his faith- ful discharge of his duties as a committee. They also acceded to his wish, that the hedge be placed under the charge of the Landscape Gar- dener, with a request that Mr. Ernst will continue a general supervision of the same.
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Duties of the Superintendent.
It shall be the duty of the Superintendent to have the sole charge of the sale of lots in the Cemetery ; to have charge of all matters connected with interments and the vaults ; to employ all the hands necessary for these purposes, and to attend to the payment of their wages. He may make such rules and regulations as he may deem proper, not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the Association ; and he shall also be required to keep a record, in a book prepared for the purpose, of all mat- ters connected with his department, and at each monthly meeting of the Board of Directors, lay it before them for their examination : the record to contain a detailed statement of the number of hands employed, the work done, and specifying the kind of labor performed, and all mat- ters that would be of interest to the Board or Lot holders.
It shall be his duty to make a weekly transcript of the number of hands, and the amount paid, to be filed in the office of the Secretary.
He shall be responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors only, for the faithful performance of his duties.
He shall furnish a transcript from his records, weekly, showing the amount of labor, with the items done for individuals, so that bills may be made and collected.
He shall be in attendance at every interment.
It shall be his duty to secure a proper observance of all the rules.
He shall preserve in order, and keep an account of the property, tools, and implements of the Corporation.
He shall furnish, when required, estimates of the expenditures of the coming week or month, or of any particular improvement.
He shall report on each Monday to the Secretary, the names of all interred during the week ending the previous Saturday evening, together with the date, Section and Lot of each interment ; and the names of all persons deposited in the Public Vault, and return all the permits he has received during the same time.
The Superintendent shall perform such other duties as may from time to time, be required of him by the Board of Directors.
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DUTIES OF THE Landscape Gardener.
It shall be the duty of the Landscape Gardener, to superintend the improvements in the Cemetery ; all grading, planting, trimming the plants and trees, keeping the grounds, lots and avenues in order, and all matters not interfering with the duties of the Superintendent ; to employ all the hands, and pay them their wages, to have charge of the horses and carts used in his employ, and to make such rules and regulations as he may think best, for the most economical administration of his depart- ment, not inconsistent with the rules and regulations of the Association. He shall also be required to keep a record, in a book prepared for the purpose, detailing the number of hands employed, the labor performed, and keep a separate account of the amount expended for the various depart- ments under his care, and at each monthly meeting of the Board of Directors, lay it before them for their examination. He shall make a weekly transcript showing the number of hands employed, and the amount paid, to be put on file by the Secretary.
We would also recommend the keeping of a journal, on the margin of the record, of the weather on the morning of each day, and of the time of flowering of the various trees, and such other matters of interest, as would be useful and interesting, for future reference. He shall be accountable to the Board of Directors only, for the faithful performance of his duties.
He shall furnish a transcript from his records, weekly, showing the amount of labor, with the items, done for individuals, so that bills may be made and collected. 8
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1. Each member of the corporation is entitled to a ticket of admis- sion for his or her family, and shall have the privilege of introducing strangers. Tickets to be styled "Special Tickets," may be issued to persons not proprietors, some member of whose families may have been interred on a "Single Interment " Lot, or on the Lot of a proprietor.
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2. All Proprietors of Lots are requested to present their tickets of admission at the gate before entering the grounds.
3. All visitors, whether in vehicles or on foot, are required to have tickets, to be presented to the gate keeper, in order to gain admittance. Such tickets can be obtained by proper persons on application to the Sec- retary, at the office of the Association, or of the President, or any of the Directors.
4. None but Lot holders can be admitted on Sundays and holidays.
5. Tickets are not transferable.
6. No children will be admitted, unless attended by some person who will be responsible for their conduct.
7. No riding will be allowed faster than a walk or slow trot.
8. Horses must not be left, unless fastened where places are prepared for the purpose.
9. Persons with refreshments will not be admitted. No smoking will be allowed : nor will persons with fire arms or dogs be admitted within the enclosure.
10. No omnibus will be admitted within the enclosure.
11. All persons are prohibited from plucking any flowers, either wild or cultivated, breaking or injuring any tree, plant or shrub, or entering any individual's enclosure, without leave, or in any way injuring any Monument, Vault, Railing, or other structure.
12. No person will be permitted to disturb the quiet, or good order . of the place, in any way.
13. No money shall be paid to the attendants on the gate or grounds. It is of the utmost importance that there should be a strict observance . of all the proprieties due the place, whether embraced within these regula- tions or not, as no impropriety will be permitted to pass unnoticed.
All well-disposed persons will confer a favor by informing the Super- intendent of any breach of these rules, that may come under their notice.
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HANNAH WIFE OF JOHN BATES BORN DEC. 7 .1798 DIED APRIL 27. 1850
KHRGOTT & PORKRIGES Ido.fin 0.
MONUMENT OF JOHN BATES, Executed by CHA: RULE. .
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Interments.
1. Whenever an interment is to be made, timely notice thereof must be given at the office of the Cemetery, and a permit obtained therefor, specifying the name of the person to be interred, the size of the coffin, and in whose lot to be interred.
2. The person applying for the permit must be able to give the fol- lowing particulars :
Name of Deceased ; Place of Nativity ; Late Residence; Date of Birth ; Date of Decease ; Date of Interment; Disease; Names of Pa- rents (or kindred ) ; in whose Lot Interred; Name of Undertaker, and size of Coffin.
4. All interments will be subject to the following charges, which must be paid to the Secretary on obtaining the permit :
For opening and closing a grave under 4 feet in length, $1.50
from 4 to 5 feet in length, 2.00
" 5 feet long and upwards, 2.50
For opening and closing a grave 5 feet long and upwards, when the coffin is enclosed in a case, 3.00
For opening and closing any tomb or vault for the purpose of
interment,
1.00
BRICK GRAVES.
From 2 to 3 feet in length, (inside, ) $4.50
" 3 to 4
6.00
" 4 to 5
7.50
" 5 to 6
9.00
" 6 to 7
10.00
« 6 to 7
when coffin is in a case,
10.50
BOXES OR CASES.
Four feet or less in length, $1.50
From 4 to 5} feet in length, 1.75
From 5} to 6},. 2.00
From 6} and upwards,
2.50
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PUBLIC VAULT.
The charges for the public vault are as follows, which are to be paid on obtaining a permit from the Secretary.
For receiving and discharging each body, $1,00.
For the use of the vault for persons 15 years of age and over, per month, 81,50.
For persons under 15 years of age, per month, 50 cents. And the price of a single interment lot and grave, must be paid for, (except by lot-holders) which, however-will be deducted from the price of a family lot, if one shall be purchased, before the interment is made.
When bodies are deposited in the Vault, and removed to other Ceme- teries or Burying Grounds, double the above amounts will be charged.
SINGLE GRAVES.
Where a single grave only is wanted, the following prices are charged, (payable on obtaining the permit from the Secretary, ) which covers the entire expense for the ground, and the opening and closing of the grave : For a grave under 4 feet in length, 86.00
" from 4 to 5 feet in length, 7.00
5 feet long and upwards,. 8.00
Should any person who has purchased a single grave, wish at any time thereafter, to purchase a lot, the body will be removed from the single grave to such lot, without any additional charge therefor.
Price of Lots, twenty-five cents per square foot.
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Astor, Lercx ano Tuden Four d: tens, 1905
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MEMORYCE
SALLY
CONSORTOF MISEPH PIERCE
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FAMILY MONUMENT OF JOSEPH PIERCE. Executed by JOUN. II. COLEMAN.
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Rules and Regulations TOR PROPRIETORS OF LOTS.
1. All interments in lots shall be restricted to the members of the family and relations of the Proprietor thereof ; except special permission to the contrary, be obtained in writing, from the Secretary.
2. All enclosures of lots must be placed on the lot itself, and if a railing, or post and chains, must not exceed 30 inches in height, the gates of which must swing into the lot, unless impracticable ; and, if a hedge, must not exceed four feet in height ; no stone or brick wall, or wooden fence, can be erected as an enclosure of lots.
3. The proprietor of each lot, may erect any proper stone or monu- ments thereon, provided that no head or foot stone shall exceed two feet in height. Trees, shrubs and plants may be cultivated, but no tree or shrub, growing within the lot, may be removed or injured, without the consent of the standing Committee.
. Vaults or Tombs are not recommended, but will be permitted, pro- vided they are under ground, except the entrance ; built of durable mate- rials, and fitted up with catacombs, in a tight and substantial manner, which shall be sealed up with hard brick, laid in cement, immediately after the deposit of bodies therein, and the entrance provided with one or more metal doors .-
5. If any Monument, Vault, Tomb, Effigy, Railing, or any structure whatever, or any inscription be placed in, or upon any lot, which shall be determined by six of the Directors for the time being, to be offensive or improper, the Directors shall have the right, and it shall be their duty, to enter upon such lot, and remove the said offensive or improper object or objects ; provided, however, that if said structure or improvement shall have been made with the consent of the Board of Directors for the time being, the same shall not thereafter be removed, except with the consent of the owner thereof.
· 6. In the erection of Monuments, Vaults, Tombs, Railings, or other - structures, a place will be designated by the Superintendent, for the
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deposit of the stones, brick or other materials ; which shall not remain longer on the ground than is actually necessary, for their construction. All graves shall be dug by workmen in the employment of the Corpora- tion, for which the most reasonable and fair charges will be made.
7. If any tree or shrub, situated in any lot, shall, by means of its roots, branches, or otherwise, become detrimental, dangerous, or inconven- ient, to the adjacent lots, walks or avenues, the Directors shall have the right, and it shall be their duty to enter said lot and remove said tree or shrub, or such part or parts thereof, as they may deem detrimental, dan- gerous or inconvenient.
8. The proprietors of lots and their families, shall be allowed access to the grounds at all times, observing the rules and regulations which are, or may hereafter be adopted for the observance of visitors.
9. To protect the grounds, and especially improved lots, from injury, by the introduction of casual workmen, who have no special interest in their protection, the Superintendent is hereby directed to contract for building all foundations for monuments, &c.
10. Foundations for monuments, must be built of solid masonry, and be not less than six feet in depth, and of sufficient size for the super- structure. All foundations for the superstructure of fences or railings, must be done by, or under the direction of, the Superintendent.
11. The grading of all lots, must be under the direction of an agent of the Association, and by hands employed regularly on the grounds.
12. It shall be the duty of the Proprietors to place, and keep in repair, permanent land marks of the boundaries of their respective lots.
13. Proprietors wishing improvements upon their lots, must pay for the same, to the Secretary, when ordered.
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IN MEMORYOF ISABELLA WIFE OF PETER REFF WHO DIED MARGR 34184.
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THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Astor, Lenex and Tiden Four d. Vers. 1905
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By-Laws.
SEC. 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall call meetings of the Board whenever he may deem it necessary, or when requested to do so by any two members of the Board. In his absence, the Board will fill the vacancy pro tem.
SEC. 2. The duties of the Secretary shall at all times be subject to the Board of Directors. He shall keep the minutes of the Board, and all the books, records, and accounts of the corporation.
He shall have the custody of the seal of the corporation, and also of its vouchers, books of accounts, title deeds, papers, and documents of every kind.
He shall collect all moneys, and pay the same over forthwith to the Treasurer. He shall render monthly statements of the finances and affairs of the corporation, and also a general statement for the year, to be exhibited at the annual meeting of the members of the corporation. He · shall give notice of the meetings of the Directors, and cause notices to be published of all meetings of the proprietors, according to the provisions of the charter.
SEo. 3. The Treasurer shall receive all the funds of the corporation, and deposit the same to its credit, in such bank or banks, as may be des- ignated by the Board of Directors; and the same shall be drawn out only on checks, or drafts, signed by the President and Secretary.
He shall render a monthly account of the state of the finances to the Board of Directors, and shall give bond with surety, for the faithful per- formance of his duty, in the sum of five thousand dollars.
SEO. 4. There shall be a Standing Committee of three, to. be taken from the Board alternately ; the first member of the first Committee to serve for one month, and be Chairman ; the second member to serve for two months, and be Chairman the second month ; and the third member to serve three months, and be Chairman the third month ; and as one thus retires from the Committee monthly, his place is to be filled for the '
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next three months by the next member in rotation ; and each member of the Committee to be Chairman for the last month of his service.
They shall be charged with the general care of the grounds of the corporation, and perform such duties as the Board may from time to time direct.
All avenues and walks shall be located and graded, and all lots shall be surveyed and sold under their direction, and all improvements by propri- etors of lots shall be approved or rejected by them. And of their pro- ceedings, they shall make a monthly report to the Board of Directors.
Szc. 5. The Secretary, and all Agents of the corporation, shall be appointed, and hold their office, during the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
SEC. 6. There shall be a stated meeting of the Board of Directors on the first Thursday of every month, at such time and place as the Board may direct.
SRO. 7. All resolutions offered for adoption shall be reduced to wri- ting ; and the yeas and nays shall be recorded on the demand of any member.
SEO. 8. All representation of interests, at the meetings of the Board of Directors, and of the members of the corporation, shall be in person, and not by proxy.
SEC. 9. These By-Laws may be repealed, altered, or amended by a majority of the Board-after such repeal, alteration, or amendment shall have been proposed, and entered on the minutes of a preceding meeting.
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Forms of Books, Blanks, &c.
OFFICE OF THE CEMETERY OF SPRING GROVE. Cincinnati, July 31, 1857.
Messrs. BUCHANAN, FOOTE and RESOR, Publishing Committee :
Having had a number of enquiries from towns in our own County, from the interior of the State, and from other States, not only in regard to the rules and regulations of the Cemetery, but in reference to the manner of keeping the books, and for the forms of our books and blanks, and time not having permitted me to answer these questions, even to my own satisfaction ; I now propose to give the forms of the blanks and the headings of the principal books, together with such remarks and examples as will more fully answer the enquiries, and be the means, per- haps, of facilitating others that are starting Rural Cemeteries, in sys- tematizing their plans.
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