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C. S. Pushee, keeping tramps,
6 50
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts,
5 50
J. H. Simonds, board and care Silas Hanks,
10 00
Curtis Whitcomb, “ Mrs. Roberts,
5 50
Harry Richardson, digging grave for Katherine Pixley,
4 50
Ricker Bros., goods for Smith family at Groton,
68 79
I. N. Eastman, M. D., medical services Smith family at Groton, 6 00
J. W. Morrison, wood, services as overseer for Smith family at Groton, 14 00
Jas. Hart, house rent in full for Smith family at Groton, 24 00
A. B. Sawyer, board of Olive Sawyer, 13 00
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts,
5 50
W. S. Gustin, M. D., medical services Laura Aldrich,
5 25
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts, 5 50
J. H. Simond, board and care Silas Hanks, JO OO
C. A. Adams, cash paid for expense 2 trips to Groton, 8 16
5 50
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Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts, 5 50 Allen Floyd, 66 Silas Hanks, 10 00
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts, 5 50
H. W. Stetson, M. D., medical services and expense of taking tramp to Hanover hospital, 15 00
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts, "
5 50
A. B. Sawyer, board of Olive Sawyer,
12 00
Allen Floyd, board and care Silas Hanks, 10 00
42 86
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts, 66
5 50
C. S. Pushee, keeping tramps,
6 25
C. E. Davis, care of tramp in sickness,
6 00
Allen Floyd, board and care Silas Hanks,
10 00
R. E. Johnson, keeping tramps,
22 00
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs Roberts,
5 50
A. W. Jaquith, keeping tramps,
3 75
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts,
5 50
Allen Floyd, board and care Silas Hanks,
10 00
C. C. Center, wood for Mrs York,
9 00
R. E. Johnson, keeping tramps,
23 25
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts,
5 50
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5 50
J. H. Simond, board and care Silas Hanks,
10 00
A. B. Sawyer, board of Olive Sawyer,
14 00
R. E. Johnson, keeping tramps,
26 50
H. T. Howe, driving ambulance for tramp,
1 00
C. A. Adams, services as overseer and cash paid out,
19 72
W. S. Gustin, M. D., prof. services town poor, Mrs. York,
4 50
Curtis Whitcomb, board and care Mrs. Roberts,
5 50
Total
$910 91
C. A. ADAMS,
Selectmen
C. A. EMERSON, of
L. W. COOK, ) Thetford
Thetford, Vt., Feb. 15, 1909.
5 50
Mary Hitchcock Hospital, care tramp, typhoid fever,
5 50
5 50
66
90
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ROAD COMMISSIONER'S ACCOUNT.
The Road Commissioner has drawn orders on the Town Treasurer for claimst against the Town for the fiscal year ending Feb. 12th, 1909, as follows:
Highway Business.
F. T. Howard, drawing stone, $ 3 15
P. T. Clark, rolling snow,
25 00
W. F. Clark, snowing bridge,
3 00
E. N. Heaton,
2 50
A. Elliott, breaking roads,
+ 50
E. T. Aldrich,
4 00
N. H. Porter, rolling snow,
25 10
Geo. H. Porter, snowing bridge,
3 00
J. C. Cummings, Jr., labor,
8 32
L. W. Roberts, snowing bridge,
2 00
C. C. Ccok,
2 00
Frank Towl,
2 00
J. A. Simonds, labor,
17 95
J. C. Cummings, Jr., labor,
8 75
E. L. Church, labor,
18 50
C. Hobbs, labor with team,
60 00
C. S. Pushee,
12 00
C. E. Bailey, labor,
18 82
J. C. Cummings, Jr., labor,
10 50
J. A. Simonds, labor,
17 50
Geo. Emerson, labor,
55 85
J. C. Cummings, Jr., labor,
10 50
E. L. Church, labor,
24 00
C. Hobbs, labor with team,
80 00
J. C. Cummings, Jr., labor, -
9 63
J. A. Simonds, labor, .
20 13
J. C. Cummings, Jr., labor,
10 50
E. L. Church, labor,
24 00
C. Hobbs, labor with team,
96 00
J. C. Cummings, Jr., labor,
9 63
10 50
E. L· Church, labor,
30 00
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J. A. Simonds, labor,
27 13
J. C. Cummings, Jr.,
8 75
C. Hobbs, labor with team,
124 00
Scott Clough, labor with team,
12 25
F. E. Hatch, rolling snow,
13 20
Lewis Derby, labor,
2 50
C. F. Chamberlain, labor,
4 50
C. A. Bacon, cement,
2 75
Geo· Emerson, labor,
61 86
Edwin Bacon, labor with team,
4 00
F. A. Randlett, drain pipe,
8 96
G. H. Porter, labor,
4 06
E. C. Bacon,
13 15
J. A. Simonds,
12 25
Geo. Chase, labor with team grade,
32 50
John Kinsman, labor with team, grade,
10 70
F. T. Howard, labor with team,
4 00
E. L. Church, labor,
22 00
C. Hobbs, labor with team,
87 00
J. B. Wells, blades for road machine,
16 00
Alden Trescott, labor with team,
15 25
Ed. Sanderson, labor,
5 25
A. M. French, blacksmithing,
2 10
J. A. Simonds, labor,
17 50
E· Fields, blacksmithing,
16 07
R. Faulkner, repairs on road machine,
3 00
E. L· Church, labor,
22 00
Edwin Bacon, labor with team,
10 00
Geo. Emerson, labor,
57 00
Ed. Sanderson, labor,
10 50
E. L· Church, labor,
11 00
J. A. Simonds, labor,
19 25
C. Hobbs, labor with team,
102 00
C. E. Bailey, labor,
53 68
E. W. Ilsley, labor,
20 40
Edwin Bacon, labor with team,
18 00
Will Bacon,
14 00
C. E. Bacon,
< (
6 75
A. B. Wilmot,
22 00
Geo. H. Avery, labor,
3 50
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Geo. Colby, labor,
5 25
G. J. Roberts, labor,
12 25
Dana Bragg, labor, 2 50
Geo. F. Richardson, labor with team, lumber,
8 95
A. B. Clark, blacksmithing,
7 75
Alden Trescott, labor with team,
21 50
J. E. Barrett, snowing bridge,
2 00
H. W. Sargent, labor,
6 75
N. Pero, labor,
6 50
W. A. Higggings, Jr., labor,
8 80
Will Willoughby, labor with team,
7 13
N. H. Porter, labor with team and clay,
26 30
J. A. Ilsles, labor and lumber,
8 00
Alden Trescott, labor,
7 25
Geo. H. Avery, labor,
4 38
J. G. Lord, lumber,
5 25
John Kinsman, labor with team and lumber,
11 00
C. E. Bailey, labor,
21 00
A. W. Jaquith, shovels,
3 00
C. E. Pushee, labor with team,
4 00
E. H. Hill,
12 00
F. J. Taylor, lumber,
4 50
P. N. Moulton, grade,
5 20
Geo. Emerson, labor,
37 00
O. P. Sanborn, labor,
3 15
Fred Turner, labor,
7 20
Frank Dailey, labor,
2 00
Edwin Bacon, breaking roads,
8 75
C. S. Wilmot,
8 75
Geo. F. Richardson, plank,
2 00
Arthur Smith, labor,
2 50
T. R. Barrett, labor,
4 00
Gilman Bacon, labor with team,
6 00
Scott Clough,
12 00
A. B. Palmer,
2 80
M. E. Davis, labor and lumber, breaking roads,
2 50
Will Parker, labor and lumber,
1 40
W. F. Davis, labor with team,
2 00
Geo. Porter, labor,
8 72
3 00
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Chas. Judd, labor,
4 00
John Judd, labor, breaking roads,
3 50
Total expenditures on highways
$1846 64
Amount of highway tax from town,
1673 56
Total,
$ 173 11
Highway indebredness Feb. 12, 1909,
GEO. E. EEERSON, Road Commissioner.
REPORT OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS.
For the year 1908 -- 1909.
To the citizens of Thetford we respectfully submit the following report:
POST MILLS, NO. 1.
Anna Dodge, teaching 30 weeks, $295 00
Janitor services, fall and winter, 4 25
Wood,
22 00
Cleaning,
3 75
Kindlings,
1 50
Repairs,
68 83- $395 33
NORTH THETFORD, NO. 2.
Mildred Lord, teaching 10 weeks, $ 90 00
Etta Swan, teaching 20 weeks, 180 00
Janitor service, fall and winter, 5 50
Wood and sawing, 26 50
Cleaning,
4 50
Kindlings,
1 50- $308 00
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STEVENS, NO. 3.
Archibald Wilmot, teaching 10 weeks, $75 00
Bessie Judd, teaching 10 weeks, 75 00
Alice Kenyon, teaching 10 weeks, 75 00
Janitor service,
3 00
Wood,
18 00
Kindlings,
1 50
Cleaning,
3 00- $250 50
RICE'S MILLS, NO. 4.
Gladys Waterman, teaching 10 weeks, $ 75 00
Sadie Ilsley, teaching 20 weeks, 170 00
Janitor and kindlings, 6 00
Wood,
7 50
Cleaning,
3 00
Repairs,
4 66- $266 16
SAWNEE BEAN, NO. 5.
Renie Raymond, teaching 10 weeks, $ 75 00
Mildred Clough, teaching 20 weeks, 150 00
Janitor service, 3 00
Wood,
13 50
Cleaning,
2 50- $244 00
THETFORD CENTER, NO. 8.
Jennie Baldwin, teaching 10 weeks, $100 00
Mrs. Ed. Knight, teaching 20 weeks, 200 00
Janitor fall and winter, 6.00
Wood, 27 00
Kindlings,
1 50
Cleaning,
4 50
Repairs,
10 59- $349 59
EAST THETFORD, NO. 9.
Adella Cummings, teaching 10 weeks, $80 00
Alice Mills, teaching 20 weeks, 160 00
Janitor service fall and winter, 5 00
Wood and sawing, 18 25
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Kindlings,
1 50
Cleaning, Repairs,
3 00
51 52- $319 27
THETFORD HILL, NO. 10.
Etta Swan, teaching 10 weeks,
$ 90 00
Edna Orr, teaching 20 weeks,
180 00
Janitor service,
3 00
Wood and sawing,
24 50
Kindlings,
1 25
Cleaning,
3 50
Repairs,
31 72- $333 97
JUDD, NO. 11.
Mable Sayre, teaching 10 weeks,
$ 75 00
Mrs. Addie Brock, teaching 20 weeks, 170 00
Janitor service, 3 00
Wood,
13 50
Kindlings,
1 50
Dr. S. Mitchell, Jr., on truant case,
2 00
Dr. L. B. Allen, on truant case,
2 00
Repairs,
3 40- $270 40
POTATO HILL, NO. 13.
Alice Terhune, teaching 30 weeks, $225 00
Janitor service,
3 00
Wood,
13 75
Cleaning,
2 50- $244 25
ELY, NO. 14.
Edith Cummings, teaching 10 weeks, $ 80 00
Lucy Douglass, teaching 16 weeks, 129 00
Lena Smith, teaching 4 weeks,
36 00
Janitor service,
3 00
Wood,
18 00
Cleaning,
2 50
Repairs,
18 98- $287 48
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UNION VILLAGE, NO. 15.
Charles Vaughn, teaching 2 weeks, $ 18 00
Emma Eastman, teaching 29 weeks,
290 00
Janitor service,
3 00
Wood and sawing,
24 75
Cleaning,
3 50
Kindlings,
1 50
Repairs,
3 50- $344 25
SCHOOL FUND.
Tuition from Strafford for '07-'08, $ 24 27
State school tax,
543 49
Income from permanent school fund,
45 82
Tuition from Norwich for '07-'08,
20 00
Rebate higher tuition,
144 00
Town school tax of 50 per cent,
2789 28
Rebate Union Scperintendent,
340 50
School land rent,
83 14
Books sold,
1 00
Cash in treasury 1908,
2. 40
Insurance on Thetford Hill school house,
425 00
Tuition from Strafford for '08-09,
35 00-$5013 90
SUMMARY OF EXPENSES.
Post Mills, No. 1,
$395 33
North Thetford, No. 2,
308 00
Stevens, No. 3,
250 50
Rice's Mills, No. 4,
266 16
Sawnee Bean, No. 5,
244 00
Thetford Center, No. 8,
349 59
East Thetford, No. 9,
319 27
Thetford Hill, No. 10,
333 97
Judd, No. 11,
270 40
Potato Hill, No. 13,
244 25
Ely, No. 14,
287 48
Union Village, No. 15,
344 25
Transportation,
105 00
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Superintendent Linwood Taft,
429 91
Directors,
60 00
Telephone service,
2 00
Truant officer,
12 00
Sanitation,
6 00
Tuition at Thetford Academy,
360 00
Supplies, books, etc.,
410 05-$4998 16
Total income,
5013 90
Tatal expense,
4998 16
Balance in treasury, $15 74
G. M. WILSON,
School Board C. S. WILMOT, of JOHN JUDD, Thetford.
Dated Feb. 12, 1909.
DOG ACCOUNT.
HENRY WEST, Town Clerk.
1908.
To licensing 112 dogs at $1.00,
$112 00
3 4.00,
12 00
6
2.00,
12 00
4 4.00,
16 00- $152 00
Henry West, license book,
1 25
Henry West, license fees,
12 50
Barnard Randall, damage,
10 00
Charles Howard,
3 00
Heman Brown,
9 00
R. H. Vaughan,
25 00
C. A. Adams, adjustment,
2 50
C. C. Emerson,
3 80
L. W. Cook,
4 00
Transfer dog fund to town,
80 95- $152 00
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STATEMENT OF FINANCES OF TOWN.
UNPAID ORDERS AND INTEREST TO FEB. A. D. 1909.
Old Orders.
B. D. Morey,
$583 00
Edwin Newcomb,
135 46
Edwin Newcomb,
135 46
Dartmouth National Bank,
537 75
E. M. Fullington,
105 96
E. M. Fullington,
216 75
New Orders. Selectmen's Orders.
No. 29 Dartmouth National Bank, 500 00
30
500 00
Road Commissioner's Orders.
No. 34 J. C. Cummings, Jr., 8 75
75 Dana Bragg, 2 50
School Directors Orders.
No. 263 Lucy Douglass, 41 00
Total amount of unpaid orders, $2766 63
Assets.
Uncollected taxes,
141 20
Richardson Note,
84 41
Kibby Note,
39 81
Cash on hand,
1331 04-$1596 46
Town indebtedness Feb. 15, 1909,
$1170 17
Grand list of town 1908,
5570 88
Number of polls 316.
Town tax, 65c.
Highway tax 30c.
School tax 50c.
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In addition to general yearly expenses of the town, the officers have expended funds for the following items: New road machine, $200 00
Repairs on Conn. river iron bridges, 375 00
Increase of poor bill, 350 00
Extra highway work, 200 00
Decrease in taxes,
550 00
All of which is respectfully submitted,
E. N. HEATON, - H. F. WILLOUGHBY,
E. M. FULLINGTON,
Auditors.
Thetford, Vt., Feb. 15, A. D. 1909.
GUIDE BOARD REPORT.
The guide boards remain about the same as reported one year ago, there have been no changes, and but few re- pairs made during the year.
We now have guide boards located at the following places :- Two at North Thetford; two at John Lord's cor- ner; one at W. L. Murphy's corner; two at East Thet- ford; one at H. M. Sayre's place; one near school house dirstrict No. 3; two at Sam Strong's corner; two near H. N. Hartson's; one at W. D. Knowles' place; two at Union Village; two near Buzzell bridge; two at P. Z. Clark's corner; one near school house at Rice's Mills; one at Campbell's corner; two at Nathaniel Kilburn's corner; one at Hotel DeCook corner; two near S. M. Gleason's; two at N. H. Porter's corner; one at J. Z. Quimby's corner; one at George Chamberlin's corner; three at Barker's
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corner; one at Fish rod factory. two near Commodore house; two at Coburn corner; one near Post Mills church; one near Lake house; three at M. E. Davis's corner; two at Thetford Hill; and two near the Lyman Slafter place.
C. A. ADAMS, ) Selectmen of j Thetford.
Thetford, Vt., Feb. 15, 1909.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
To the School Directors of Thetford :-
Gentlemen :- I have the honor to present to you and to the citizens of Thetford my report as Superintendent of Schools for the year ending February 15, 1909.
Registration. Spring Term. Fall Term. Winter Term
Boys
Girls
Total
Boys
Girls
Total
Boys
Girls
Total
East Thetford
6
8
14
2 7
5 11
7
4 6
10
16
Judd,
5
3
8
5
3
8
3
8
14 22
Post Mills,
14
17
31
14
14
28
9
4
5 9
Rice's Mills,
9
3
12
8
2
10
12
4
16
Swanee Bean,
7
7
14
5
7
12
7
5
12
Stevens,
3
4
7
3
4
7
3
3
6 23
Thetford Center,
14
19
33
12
18
30
9
14
8 19
Union Village,
10
6
16
10
6
16
11
7
18
Totals,
102 106 208
91
98 189
92
93 185
7
10
17
23
9
14
23
14 14 28
Potato Hill,
4
5
9
4
5
Thetford Hill,
14
10
24
12
9
21
11
3 6
North Thetford,
9
14
6 10
Ely,
18
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C. C. EMERSON, L. W. COOK,
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Eleven schools have been maintained for thirty weeks each and one school for thirty-one weeks.
Visits by Superintendent :- Spring term 49; Fall 56; Winter 53; Total 158.
Only four teachers have been retained during the whole year, and one of these was transferred from one school to another. Nearly all the schools were in charge of the same teachers during the fall and winter terms, most of the chadges coming between the spring and fall terms. I regret these changes exceedingly as it always mean confusion and loss of time, and a change is only ad- visable in an extreme case, thereforc I would recommend that the present teachers be retained if possible.
The pupils have been graded according to the state manual, and a system of grade crads instituted whereby a pupil on leaving a school carries with him a card giving an authentic record of the work finished and the grade of work being done at that time. With this to guide her, the new teacher can assign him to the proper classes with- out loss of time, and when a new teacher takes charge of a school she knows definitely what grade of work each pupil should do.
Much attention has been given to reading, as that is the most important subject of all. Unless a child learns early in his school life to connect each word with the idea of which the word is a symbol, he can never read under- standingly, and later will have trouble with History, Geo- graphy, and in fact all subjects, but especially with prob- lems in Arithmetic.
Fifteen pupils passed the state examinations for en- trance to secondary schools, and six failed to pass. The papers did not show as high an average as could be de-
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sired although the passing average was attained. I be- lieve the low marks are a direct result of lack of time for classes in ungraded schools, and I wish to urge upon the citizens of the town the necessity for providing one or more graded schools where the upper grade pupils may receive the attention and instruction they need in order to do creditable work. The objections against transportation that hold good in regard to small children, do not apply to pupils in the upper grades. In this connection I would urge some action of the town whereby a graded school might be establiseed at Post Mills. I suggest that place because there are accommodations there for such an ar- rangement and the first expense would be less.
There are distinct advantages in a graded school, one being the higher quality of work possible. In proof of this I will state that in my district last June of the pupils from graded schools who took the state examinations at least ninty-five per cent. passed, while not more than sixty per cent. of those from ungraded schools passed and the former held the highest averages.
All school authorities agree that school registering less than ten pupils are unprofitable to all concerned, and there is one in Thetford that has registered eight, and one seven, with only six for the winter term. Unless there is to be a marked increase in the registration of these schools it would seem advisable to close them and transport the pupils. I believe it would also prove profitable to unite the schools at Potato Hill and Sawnee Bean with the one at Post Mills. .
Other needs for the year.
The school year should be lengthened.
The terms, as to dates of beginning and length, should be made uniform throughout the town.
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Enough common school dictionaries should be pur- chased to provide each pupil in the upper grades with a copy for reference in seat work.
A place should be arranged in each room where books and supplies may be locked up, and locks should be placed on teachers' desks.
The sanitary arrangements, also arrangements for lighting and heating and ventilation, should be changed to meet the requirements of the State Board of Health.
Respectfully submitted,
LINWOOD TAFT, Superintendent.
Report of Town Committee on Board of Trustees of Thetford Academy.
Salary of Principal, $900 00
Salary of First Assistant,
350 00
Salary of Second Assistant, 300 00
Board of First and Second Assistant,
250 00
Janitor,
110 00
Fuel,
230 00
Furniture and repairs,
152 00
Insurance, 42 00
Incidentials, mis. repairs, etc. 100 00-304 00
$2444 00
Income from funds,
900 00
Income from tuitions 1100 00- 2000 00
Deficit of 444 00
The academic standing of the Academy for the pres- ent year has been very satisfactory. The number of pu-
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pils has been very small (35), owing to the unsettled con- dition for the past four years and to the small number coming in from the district schools.
The expenses have increased owing to the paying of the teachers a definite salary which was done by vote of the trustees, knowing that it would involve a deficit at the end of the year.
The figures given above include an estimate of the income and expenses to the end of the school year.
The executive committee have been faithful in the performance of their duties and have kept expenses at the lowest possible figure and have given largely of their time and abilities without any remuneration whatever.
In view of the deficit involved the past year and the improbability of meeting expenses in the immediate future, it seems probable that the school will have to be closed at the end of this school year unless financial assistance comes from some direction.
Believing that the future of Thetford Academy rests with the voters of Thetford and that Vox populi est Vox Dei we submit this report to the votors of the town.
WM. L. DAVIS, CHARLES S. WILMOT, } committee.
L. B. ALLEN,
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MARRIAGES REGISTERED, 1908.
Feb. 22 Willey H. Fisher and Winnifred I. Bartlett.
Mar. 22 A. L. Sargent and Margarett B. Rowell.
25 Charles A. Banker and May E. Wiley.
Apr. 26 James Kennedy and Lucilla M. Bent.
June 10 Joseph G. French and Grace R. Gordon.
17 George W. Bacon and Margaret J. Hodge.
July 3 Adelbert B. Perkins and Mattie Baker. Aug. 25 Charles J. Esty and Virginia E. Walker.
Sept. 5 Wade W. Cook and Irene A. Henry.
BIRTHS REGISTERED, 1908.
Jan. 9 Willow L. Jenkins.
12
Hiram Hinsdale Judd.
23
Fay Elfred Davis.
28 St4nley Webster French.
30
Henry Sumner Cummings.
Feb. 2 George Evans Bond.
Mar. 2
Sawyer.
Apr. 9 Moris James Crawford.
14 Murry Leavitt Sargent.
15 Lawrence A. Willoughby.
May 19 Herman H. Richardson®.
31 Cora Mabel Sargent. 19 Baby Cummings.
June 1 Clifford Leet Hill.
11 Joseph Gordon Cloud.
July 10 Charles W. Bacon.
Aug.
3
Taylor.
11
Luce.
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17 Gordon Frank Robinson.
24 Norman Bartlett Fisher. Johnson.
Oct. 15
Nov. 6 Norman Merrill Ackerman.
28 Robert Clifton Vaughan.
Dec. 13 Greenwood.
24 Vera M. Clark.
DEATHS REGISTERED, 1908.
Years
Months
Days
Dec. 31 Hildegard Kinsman,
3
6
1
Jan. 15
Roxena N. Waterman,
76
1
15
Mar. 1 Elmer W. Raymond,
52
6
17
2 Jonathan J. Conant,
84
8
25
24
George E. Garey,
59
7
10
30 Laura M. Aldrich,
53
10
12
April 23
Lenora Valley,
23
7
6
May 21 Alexander Elliott,
71
10
12
26 Frank M. Bond,
59
10
20
June
27 · Isabell S. Brenian,
29
2
30
Hersey Slack,
68
10
18
11 Angie (Ware) Barber,
47
9
20
July 11 Baby Cummings,
1
22
Aug. 31 Myra Blake Pratt,
83
11
14
Oct. 14 George E. Porter,
66
4
24
Nov. 20 Alma L. Aldrich,
82
0
5
30 Ella F. Preston,
49
8
24
Dec. 20
James A. Cook
68
17
3
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HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT.
The sanitary conditions of the town have been good for the past year; no epidemic of any kind.
We have had three cases of measles, four cases of whooping cough, four of chicken pox, three of typhoid fever, and one case of scarlet fever.
Please report all cases and conditions that are danger- ous to public health.
W. S. GUSTIN, M. D.
Report of the Thetford Public Library.
At the last annual town meeting, the town voted to establish a free town library. They voted twenty-five dollars annually for its support as required by the statutes. The trustees of Latham Memorial Library on Thetford Hill, having offered the use of their building and books for a rental of ten dollars a year, the town accepted the offer. The following persons were elected trustees of the town library:
William Slade, for 5 years, L. B. Allen, for 4 years, H. F. Wilcox, for 3 years, H. E. French, for 2 years, Henry West, for 1 year.
These men met and organized with William Slade as chairman, and L. B. Allen as Secretary and Treasurer. They voted to call the library the "Thetford Public Libra- ry. They adopted rules for the use of the patrons of the libaary and chose a book committee to act with the Latham
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Memorial committee and the State Library Commission, in the choice of new books.
The Library has received from the state ninety-six valuable new books as a foundation for a free public libra- ry. The list of books presented by the state, also the new books purchased by the Latham Memorial Library has been posted in all our post offices, that the people might know what new books were available, besides the three thousand volumes offered to the citizens of the town in the older library.
The Library is in constant use by the students in the Academy and has been fairly well patronized by the peo- ple generally.
It is hoped by the trustees that the people will make still more general use of these books. The Librarian, Mrs. F. E. Garey, is ready to aid all in every possible way and will when necessary, renew a book when request- ed by postal. The Library is open on Monday afternoon from three until five and on Friday evening from six until eight o'clock.
One of the State Traveling Libraries has been placed at North Thetford and another at East Thetford.
By vote of the last Lesislature, towns with a Grand List of less than $10,000 may be aided in the support of a Free Library. Our town comes within that requirement and the trustees will endeavor to obtain further assistance from the state in purchasing new books for our Library.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM SLADE,
Chairman of Library Trustees.
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WHY NOT BUY?
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Our TEAS AND COFFEES are the Best we can buy for the money. AGENTS FOR Brian Heaters and Sugar Tools, Pulp Plaster, Lime and Cement, Barb Wire and Nails; Fur Robes and Coats, Horse Clothing, Paint, White Lead and Oil. Yours Respectfully,
R. W. HATCH, Post Mills, Vt.
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The Proof of the Pudding Is In The Eating.
The proof of the above statement is found in results.
" Words are good when backed by deeds and only so."
We expect to be judged only by what we produce.
Our old patrons need not be advised as to where we stand in value giving. Our new friends have only to make the test to find that Excellence when applied to our goods is not a mere claim but is a reality.
If you don't get some of our bargains it will be nobody's fault but your own. Everything is marked in plain figures. One price to all.
We carry everything to be found in an up to date country store.
Give Us A Call.
A. M. BURR & CO.,
POST MILLS, VT.
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Thanking you for past favors and trusting we may receive a continuance of your patronage.
Respectfully,
G. M. WILSON
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NOTICE.
The legal voters of the town of Thetford are hereby notified and warned to meet at the town hall in said town on Tuesday, March 2nd, A. D., 1909, at 10 o'clock A. M., to transact the following business :-
Article 1. To elect a Moderator for the year ensuing.
Art. 2 To elect a Town Clerk for the year ensuing.
Art. 3 To hear and act upon the reports of the several town officers.
Art. 4 To elect all necessary town officers.
Art. 5 To raise a tax to pay indebtedness of the town and for current expenses.
Art. 6 To raise a highway tax.
Art. 7 To raise a school tax.
Art. 8 To see if the town will vote any money for the benefit of the Grand Army Memorial Day.
Art. 9 To see if the town will vote to raise a sum of money, in addition to the amount now required by law, to take advantage of the state aid law, and if so, how much.
Art. 10 Shall license be granted for the sale of intoxicat- ing liquors in this town.
Art. 1I To see if the town will vote to purchase a safe or build a vault in accordance with Sec. No. 3537 of Vt. Statutes.
Art. 12 To see if the town will elect trustees to re-adjust rents of public lands or sell the same.
Art. 13 To nominate a trustee to Thetford Academy, and see if town will unite with Academy in maintaining a school.
Art. 14 To elect a Town Library Commissioner for five years.
Art. 15 To see what sum, if any, the town will appropri- ate for maintenance of a free public library.
Art. 16 To transact any other business proper to come before said meeting.
C. A. ADAMS, ( Selectmen C. C. EMERSON, of
L. W. COOK, Thetford.
Thetford, Vt., Feb. 15, 1909.
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