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ANNUAL REPORTS

OF THE

TOWN OFFICERS

OF THE

Town of Southbrid

FOR THE

YEAR ENDING MARSH 1, 1886,

SOUTHBRIDGE :

JOURNAL STEAM BOOK PRINT.

1886.

TOWN OFFI(SE]^S FOi^ 1885-6

TOWN CLERK.

EDGAR D. MORSE.

TREASURER.

FRAXCIS L. CHARIX.

SELECTMEN.

WILLIAM D. MORSE, ALBERT IL WHEELER, JOHX RYAN.

OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.

ELISHA M. PHILLIPS, CALYIX A. PAIGE. WM. C. CALLAHAN.

ASSESSORS.

CHARLES Vr. WELD, JAMES LYON, YICTOR W. LAMOUREUX.

AUDITORS.

AUGUSTUS COOK, CHARLES W. JOHNSOX, M. J. SURPRENANT.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

SILYANUS HAYWARD,CHARLES HAGGERTY,JAMES J. OAKKS.ELISHA M. PHILLIPS.JAMES M AMMIDOW^N,A. J. BARTHOLOMEW,

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4 TOWN OFFICERS.

LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

GEORGE M. WHITAKER,JOHN A[. KREMMEN,CLEMEN r BEGIN,GEORGE VV. WELLS,JOHN M. COCHRAN",GEORGE M LOYELL,CHARLES D. MONROE,LUCIAN W. CURTIS,JAMES JAGGER,

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CEMETERY COMMITTEE.

EDWIN BACON,T. JEROME HARRINGTON,A. J BARTHOLOMEW, -

CHRISTOPHER ABBOTT,JOHN O. McKINSTRY, -

GEORGE W. WELLS,

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Term expires 1886

SURVEYORS OF LUMBER.

DAXFORTH DOUTY, JOHN E. CLEMENCE, CHARLES HYDE.

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS.

HENRY A. MORSE, JOHN M. CHENEY, STEPHEN K. EDWARDS,EDGAR D. MORSE.

HIGHWAY SURVEYOR.

AUSTIN H. SHEPARD.

COLLECTOR OF TAXES.

LORENZO MORTON.

CONSTABLES.

THOMAS KEARNS, FRANK E. PARKER, PLINY M. CLARKE,ALEXANDER SENEGAL, MICHAEL EGAN, GEORGE H. THAYER,

AUSTIN H. SHEPARD.

TOWN OFFICERS. 5

MARCUS DILLABER,THOMAS RYAN,MICHAEL BREEN.ANDREW H. BARRETT,

SPECIAL POLICE.

HUGH VARNER,PAUL POTVIN,LUKE RILEY,LEONARD CUTLER,

MANNING PLIMPTON,EDWIN BACON,GEO. LAMOUREUX,FRANK B. VINTON.

FIELD DRIVERS.

A. J. BARTHOLOMEW, Dist. No. 1.

SAMUEL T. CUTTING, Dist. No. 2.

JOHN O. McKINSTRY, Dist. No. 3.

0. D. HARRINGTON, Dist. No. 4.

GEO. E. MANSFIELD, Dist. No. 5.

AMASA H. MORSE, Dist. No. 6.

FRANK J. CLARKE, Dist. No. 7.

FENCE VIEWERS.

WM..H. H. CHENEY, GEO. L. CLEMENCE, HARRISON HARWOOD.

SAMUEL WILLIAMS,WM. H. H. CHENEY,GEO. L. CLEMENCE,

FUNERAL CONDUCTORS.

ALBERT L. PELTON,WM. C. CALLAHAN,SAMUEL T CUTTING,JOHN J. DELEHANTY.

AMASA HASKELL,CHARLES HYDE,WM. H. JACOBS,

UNDERTAKERS.

SAMUEL WILLIAMS, WILLIAM C. CALLAHAN.

MEASURERS OF WOOD AND BARK.

CHARLES HYDE, WILLIAM E ALDEN, Jr , CHARLES W. WELD,HENRY A. MORSE, WILLIAM P. PLIMPTON, WILLIAM D. MORSE,PAUL N. LeCLAIR, DANFORTH DOUTY, JOHN M. CHENEY,HENRY B. DRESSER, VICTOR W. LAMOUREUX, JOHN RYAN,JULIUS S. GLEASON, CORNELIUS L. SMITH, JOHN E. CLEMENCE.

WEIGHERS OF COAL.

JAMES F. PARKER, ELBRIDGE S. ELLIS, GEORGE K. DRESSER,A. B. GOODIER, FRANK E. PARKER, WM. F. McKINSTRY,

STEPHEN K. EDWARDS.

TOWN OFFICERS.

KEEI'Eli OF LOUK-UI'.

LIBERTY KEYXOLDS.

SEALER OF AVEKIUTS AND MKA

LIBERTY REYXC)LDS.

ANNUAL REPORTOF THK

AUDITORS.

ASeOUNT OF TOWN TREASURER,

F, L. CHAPIN, Treasurer, in account with the Town of South-

bridge, for the year ending February 28, 1886.

KhCEIPlS.

Cash in treasury March i, 1885, - - 5^780 75

Due from Samuel S. Perry, Collector, - 3.343 59Due from Solomon Thayer, Collector, - - 363 65

Tax bill of 1885 :

State tax, - - - $2,820 00

County tax, - - - 2,578 00

Bank tax and overlayings, - - 2,780 65

Center Watch District tax and overlayings, 850 78

Overlayings on taxes, - - 341 71

Common schools, - - - 5,000 00

Discount on taxes, - - 4.500 00

Highways, - - - 3,850 00

Outside poor, - - - 3^500 00

Salaries, - - - - 3,200 00

Contin,2:ent account schools, - 2,300 00

High school, - - - 2,200 GO

Engine men, - - - 2,000 co

Street lights, - - - 1,950 00

Support of poor, - - 1,500 00

Public library, . _ - 1,500 00

Contingent expenses, - - i-300 00

River street, - - - 900 00

Amounts carried forward, $43,071 14 $4,487 99

10 REPORT OF TKF.ASURER.

Amounts brought f(^r\vard, $43,071 14 $4,487 99,

Alms-bouse repairs, - - 800 00

Sidewalks, - . - - 650 ou

Water supply, - - 640 00

Hamilton street walk. - - 6co 00

Fire Departmerit. - - 500 00

Abatement of taxes, - - 500 00

Highland street, - - 500 00

Vinton road, . . _ ^qo 00

Interest, _ . _ 4C0 oaBridges. - - - - 400 00

Cemetery improvements,- 350 oo-

Printing. - - - 350 00

Haskell road, - - 350 OQChapin street walk, - - 350 00 .

Pleasant street wall, - - 30S 00

Marcy street walk (west), - - 300 00

Marcy street walk (east), - ' 3C0 00

Lamp-posts and lanterns, - - 280 00

Hook street drain, - - 200 00

Railing highways, - - - 2CO (O.

Police station, - - 200 oo

Insurance, - - - 125 00

Decoration, - - - 100 00

Chapin street ledge, - - 100 00

Marble brook, • - - 100 00

Army and Navy record, - - 75 00

S52.I49 14

State treasurer, corporation tax, S3. 292 89

Bank tax, - - 546 83

Collecting and assessing b^nk tax, 18 t2

Discount allowed on bank tax, • 200 57

State pauper account, - 286 10

State aid, - - 191 00

Income Massachusetts school fund, 77 59

Amounts carried forward, 34,613 10 $S^^37 ^3

REPORT OF TREASURL'IR. II

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State aid accouiit, P. Gleason, - 00

T iniinr Iippti'^ps - - - i 1A A 00

Center wateh district, 400 COîMPW/QiL' Q Q Q p cm f

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IVanthn I'ârrpl^ sold I 07

Public library, cards, fines, etc.. 7A/4 r

Licenses, - - - 7-?/ - 00

Srhool linoks sold

T oam sold _ » _ CO

Lockup fees, . - - 2Q 00

()\7prn?iir1 nrdpr Tîrp dpmrtniPMf

Over[)aid order common sciujt)!. 4 CO

Ovêrpaid order highway account, I CO

Plank sold. 14 50

Wood sold, 4 00

Money borrowed anticipation of taxes, 24.000 00

Money borrowed Southbri Ige Savings Bank,

Feb. 27, 1 886, - - - 2,500 00

34,927 90

12 REPORT OF TREASURER.

EXPENDITURES.

Paid common schools, $10,893 52

Discount on taxes, 4.700 00

Highways, 3-923 15

Outside poor, 3.828 69Salaries, 3 035 88

State tax, - 2.820 00

County tax, - 2,578 00

High school, ' 2.331 24

Support of poor, 2,088 84

Street lights, - 2,076 1

1

Bank tax, 2,005 72

Engine men. 1,910 00

Co./tingent account of schools, 1,873 53

Public library. 1,788 20

Contingent expenses, - 1,456 80

Center watch district. 1,182 31

Hamilton street walk, 1,049 96Alms-house repairs, 1,013 70

River street, 896 20

Fire department, - 875 08

Tax refunded L. Morton, Collector, 774 93Water supply. 640 00

Chapin street walk, 588 83

Sidewalks, 535 49Cemetery improvements. 495 27

Vinton road. 359 19

Marcy street walk (east side), 411 47Marcy street walk (west side), 354 31

Haskell road 340 00

Printing, 339 73

Interest, ~ 336 33

State treasurer, license fees, - 336 00

Pleasant street wall, 308 00

Abatement of taxes. 292 75

Amount carried forward, $58,439 23

REPORT OF TREASURER. 13

Amount brought forwsrd, 27.

Railing highways, 273 62

Highland street, - 262 91

Lamps and lanterns, 237 GO

Insurance, 223 69

Southbridge Savings Bank, 200 CO

State aid, - - - 195 00

Police station contingent, 188 64

Bridges, 152 80

Chapin street ledge, 100 00

Dresser street drain, 100 00

Decoration, 89 92School apparatus, 72 75

Money borrowed in anticipation of taxes, 24,000 00

$84,535 56

Cash in treasury March i, 1886, - - 1,289 3^

Due from L. Morton, collector, - - 2,924 21

Due from S. S. Perry, collector - - 2,452 23

Due from S. Thayer, collector, - - 363 65

$9hS^S 03

14 REPORT OF TREASURER.

BALANCE OF ACCOUNTS FEBRUARY 28, 1886.

School-houses, - $20,000 00 Town property. $78,642 32

Cemetery, - 10,000 00 Unappropriated funds. 4.035 16

Public library, - 9,000 00 Cemetery fund, - 2.569 25

Steamers, 8,000 00 Notes payable. 2.500 00

Town house. 5,000 00 Common schools. 1.833 70

Engine-houses, 5,000 00 Discount on taxes. 1.023 16

Farm, - 5,000 00 Support of poor, 840 10

Hose, 5,000 00 High school. 472 73

Lamp posts, 2,500 00 Abatement of taxes. 412 91

Police station, 2,500 00 Dog fund, - 346 98

School furniture, 1,600 00 Stat^^ aid, 339 31

Hose carriages, 1,000 00 Bridges. 330 84

Hearse house. 1,000 00 Center Watch District, - 513 48

Fire engines, 250 00 Contingent expenses. 286 92

Hearse, 200 00 Outside poor. 272 03

Road scraper. 150 00 Contingent account schools 266 39

Personal property. 2,442 32 Highland street. 264 59

General appropriations, 6,695 31 Fire department, 246 51

L, Morton, Collector, 2,924 21 Marcy street walk, west. 207 29

S. S. Perry, Collector, 2,452 23 Salaries, 203 30

S. Thayer, Collector, 363 65 Hook street drain, 200 00

Cash, 1,289 38 Sidewalks, 155 74

Southbriilge Savings Bank, 900 00 Public library. 138 77

Worcester Co. Inst, for Savings, 800 00 School Committee, 135 66

Ware Savings Bank, 800 00 License law. 130 00

Central street walk, - 729 84 Engine men, 112 00

Highways, 683 73 Marble brook, 100 00

Street lights, 270 26 Police station contingent. 93 63

Chapin street walk, 192 53 Alms-house repairs, 86 30

Marcy street Walk, east. 111 47 Army and navy record. 75 00

Cemetery improvements, 111 18 Hamilton street walk. 50 04

Insurance, 76 84 Lami s and lanterns. 43 00

Printing, - 30 61 Vinton road, 40 81

Sayles street walk. 14 15 School apparatus, 39 85

Interest, 25 61

Decoration, 21 43

Railing highways, 19 10

Haskell road. 10 00

River street, 3 80

$97,087 71 $97,087 71

F. L. CHAPIN, Treasurer.

Southbridge, March i, 1886.

OYE.^SBEi^S OF THE POOR.

REPAIRING TOWN FARM BUILDINGS.

EECELPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, $800 00

Appropriation Nov. 3, 1885, 300 00

EXPENDITURES.

Alphonse Deslauriers, slating per contract, $268 43

J. Booth & Co., painting, 195 69Michael Farrell, labor per contract, - 152 50

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, 125 25

Alex. Boyer, labor per contract, 102 87

A. L. Hyde, lumber, - 80 85

W. H. Clarke, material, 18 08

Leonard Cutler, labor, 17 65

A. Farland, labor and material, 15 52

G. L Winter, material. 10 06

P. H. Carpenter & Co., drain pipe, 6 90W. H. Clarke, nails, -

5 40C. A. Paige, windows, 2 50

K. M. Phillips, pump and pipe, - 12 00

$1,013 70

Balance to credit this account March i, 1886, - $86 30

1.6 REPORT OF AUDITORS.

SUPPORT OF POOR.

EECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 5, 1885, - ;^ 1,500 caC. A. Paige, guardian for Margaret O'Brien, 96 00State aid to James Kershaw, 78 $0

David Price, - 12 00

Eunice Frisette, - - 24 00

Patrick Gleason, - 4 00

40 00

45 00

35 00

Produce sold from farm,

Henry Wells for one cow,

Two heifers,

One cow,

Appropriation Nov. 3, 1885, -

A. M. Cheney, one yoke of oxen,

Gain in presonal property at farm,

EXPENDITURES.

Account overdrawn March i, 1885,

Geo. F. Northrup and wife, services from

March i, 1885, to March i, 1886,

J. F. Parker & Son, i pair horses, 275 00

Medicine and care of horse, 6 00

Team to farm, . - 2 00

E. C. Ellis, goods to farm,

Morse Bros., goods to farm,

Geo. E. White, labor on farm,

P. H. Carpenter & Co., goods to farm,

Paige & Company, goods to farm, -

W. P. Guy, goods to farm,

118 50

150 10

120 00

500 00

155 00

312 54

$2T> 20

400 03

283 00

2ii 86

124 5j

105 00

138 28

84 35

154 61

$2,952 14


REPORT OF AUDITORS. 17

Amount brought forward, $1,524 80

G. S. Stone, i wagon, - 80 00

Shoeing, repairing, etc., - 31 85Ill 85

M. M. Marble, goods to farm, - 98 82

C. T. Carpenter, i pair harnesses, - 5 1 30

S. K. Edwards, agent, flour and meal, 43 08

L. N. Holden & Co., goods to farm, 36 40

G. G. Bulfinch, services and medicine, 33 00

O. B. E. Chipman, goods to farm, - 28 61

Carpenter & Co., goods to farm, - 32 10

W. H. Clarke, goods to farm, - - 17 26

J. R. Amidon, goods to farm, - 15 14

M. J. Surprenant, goods to farm, - 32 31

Jos. Williams, labor and material, - 11 55

Samuel Williams, coffin and robe for

Mrs. Rich, - - 10 25

Coffin and robe for Patrick

Gleason, - 7 SO*

17 75

Thomas Potter, goods to farm, - - 10 28

Edwin Bacon, services at burial of Mrs. Ker-

shaw and Mrs. Rich, - - 1 1 00

W. C. Callahan, services at burial of Patrick

Gleason, - - - 8 75

Charles M. Morse, moving corn crib, - 6 50

Peter Reno, labor at farm, - - 4 69

Eugene Comstock, goods to farm, - - 3 92

G. C. Shepard & Co., medicine, - 313G. L. Winter, goods to farm, - - 2 65

E. S. Ellis, appraising town property, - 2 00

G. A. Dresser, appraising town property, - 2 00

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, - 115Silas Morse, appraising town property, - 2 00

$2,112 04

Balance to credit of this account March i, 1886, $840 10

i8 REPORT OF AUDITORS..

OUTSIDE POOR.

RECEIPTS.

Balance March i, 1885, - • ;^73 04.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, -3. 500 00

City of Lawrence, aid for Mrs. Cologne,. 94 00 •

City of Worcester, aid for Charles H. Clee,. 3 00

Town of Waies, - - - 5 00

Amount from State Treasurer, - 75 00

City of Northampton, aid for M, A. Congdon, 56 15

Amount from State Treasurer, - 61 60

Town of Charlton, aid for John Bachand, 52 00

City of Lawrence, aid for Mrs. Cologne, 50 00

Town of Ludlow, aid lor Mrs. Adeline Martin, lo 93Amount from State Treasurer, - 35 00

Town of Williamsburg, aid for Mrs. Wetherell, 85 00$4,100 72

EXPENDITURES.

Worcester Lunatic Hospital

:

Care and support of Bridget Cain, $151 21

Care and support of Regina Fogel, 175 56

Care and support of Catherine Tynan, 1 84 98

Care and support of Daniel Smith, 59 90Care and support of F.E.Scarborough, 61 90

Care and support of Catherine Kinney, 5 5 23$68-8 78

Wm. E. Alden & Co.:

Goods to F. L. Holmes, 10 00

Goods to Mrs. P. O'Brien, 142 00

Goods to John Foley, 69 00

Goods to Mrs. Moot, 18 00

Goods to Mrs. Shay, - 16 00

Goods to Patrick McGrath, 2 GO

Goods to Mrs. Connally, 31 00

Amounts carried forward, $288 00 $688 78

"REPORT OF AUDITORS.

Amounts brought forward, ^288 00 $688 78

'Goods to A. Martin, - 18 00

'Goods to Alfred Lovely, - 54 00

Goods to H. H. Lepage, - 9 00

369 00

J. & T. Ryan :

Goods to Mrs. J. Murphy, - 6 50

Goods to Martin Ward, - 28 00

Goods to Owen Morris, - 48 00

Goods to Matt. McGrath, 91 00

Goods to James Brown, - 109 00

Goods to Mary Connally, - 2 50

Goods to Kate Congdon, - 40 00

Goods to Mrs. Gargon, - 36 00

Goods to Alice Hickey, - 2 00

J. S. Gleason :

Goods to A. Largess, - - 14 00

Goods to Mrs. Cross, - 26 00

Goods to Julia King, - - 26 00

Goods to David Bassett, - 3 00

Goods to Mrs. A. Herber, - 104 00

Goods to Mrs. Hickey, - 40 00

Goods to Mrs. Cologne, - 55 00

Goods to Mrs. D. N. Bartlett, 8 00

Goods to Mrs. Jos. Podvant, - 4 00

Goods to Mrs. C. Podvant, 20 00

Goods to Mrs. Geo. Lavender, - 2 00

Goods to Peter Reno, - . 8 00

363 GO

310 GO

Asylum for the chronic insane, for

support of Lydia F'iske, - 176 51

Blanchard Brothers

:

Aid to Mrs. Mandville, - - 156 GG

Amount carried forward, 2,063 29

20 REPORT OF AUDITORS.


LeClair & Son :

Goods to Joseph Rivers, - 24 00

Goods to Mrs. V. Gregory, 80 00

Goods to Mrs. Adeline Martin, 8 001 1 2 00

Town of Ashland, aid to William Blute, 100 44Town of Shirley, aid to Mrs. Carrie Ritchie, i88 71

W. C. Callahan :

Coffin for Mrs. H. Lapage, 10 00

Coffin for Joseph Mandville's child, 4 50

Coffin for A. Herbert. - - 7 50

Coffin for Felix Mathieu' child, 4 00

Coffin for Telesford Laduke's child, 4 50

Coffin and hearse for Peter Garo, 10 00

Coffin and hearse for Frank Pelkey, 10 00

Coffin and hearse for Adolph Lamont, 10 00

Coffin and hearse for Mrs. Geo.

Martin, - - 15 00

Coffin and hearse for Mrs. John

Bachand, - - 10 00

Coffin and hearse for E. Gauthier'

child, - - 8 00

Coffin and hearse for Felix Gaudette, 10 00

Coffin a. id hearse for Mrs. Felix

Mathieu, - - 12 75

Coffin and hearse for D. Patnaude's

child, - - 7 25

Hearse for Mrs. J. Morrissey, - 2 50

126 00W. P. Guy :

Goods to Joseph Carthier, - 61 00

Goods to Paul King, - - 15 00

Goods to Esther Clark, - 2 25

Goods to Mary Ann Congdon, - i 00

Amounts carried forward, $79 25 2,590 44


Amounts carried forward, $79 25 2,590 44Goods to Kate Powers, - 1 1 00

Goods to C. A. Phillips, - i 00

91 25

Town of Spencer

:

Aid to Louis Martin, - - 52 90

Aid to Joseph Collett, Jr., - 28 90

Burial of Loveley's child, - 5 00

86 80

Aid to Mrs. John Lucia, - ' 52 06

Town of North Brookfield :

Aid to Mrs. Louis Godroand burial

expenses, - - 35 0/

Aid to H. Huard, - 20 5455 61

Town of Millbury, aid to and burial of

Michael Conglin, - 52 00

Town of Sturbridge:

Aid to Mrs. Burns,

Aid to P. Laraschell,48 66

Coffin for Nedson child, 5 75

P. H. Carpenter & Co.

:

Goods to Mrs, Wetherell, - 27 00

Goods to O. Dulette, - - 2 00

Goods to Esther Clark, - 1 1 00

Goods to E. M. Rice, - - 1 1 00

E. C. Ellis:

Goods to Mrs. Largess, - 10 00

Goods to E. Gauthier, - - 24 00

Goods to John Bachand, - 20 00

54 41

I GO

54 00

G. G. Bulfinch, for services and medicine, 67 00

V. W. Lamoureux & Co., goods to Mrs.

Wetherell, - - 64 00



Amount brought forward, $3,218 57Town of Webster, aid to and burial of Galen

Cook, - - - 48 00

C. A. Paige, travelling expenses, moving)

paupers to State Alms-house, and > 58 46aid to sundry parties, -

)

Town of Brookfield, aid to Mrs. V. Gregory, 46 00

Paige & Co. :

Goods to Esther Clark, - - 8 75

Goods to Oliver Dulette, - 2 50

Goods to J. Hem'enway, - 6 10

Goods to C. H. Allen, - 7 00

Goods to Alonzo Martin - 6 00

Goods to Jacque Gomo, -5 75

Goods to E. M. Rice, - - 2 50

Samuel Williams

:

Coffin and robe for D. McCullom, 10 25

Cofifin for Felix Lament's child, 3 50

Cofifin for Mrs. Jerry Mormee, 8 50

Goods to Matthew McGrath, - 20 00

38 60

— 42 25

Morse Brothers, goods to Abram Ramsey, 21 05

W. S. Cook, care and support of Galen Cook, 31 43

M. J. Surprenant, goods to John

Bachand. - - 20 00

Goods to Oliver Dulett, i 0021 00

W. L. D. Hall, care and support of Charles

H. Allen, - - - 24 26

City of Boston, care of William Armes, 17 00

Edwin Bacon, services at burial of

D. McCullom, - 5 50

Services at burial of J. Kershaw, 5 50

Burial lot, - - 5 0016 00


REPORT OF AUDITORS.


Lawrence Flury, support of Frank Gibault, 14 00

Aid to Moses Gasse, - - - 10 00

Baldwin Vinton, aid to F. E. Scarborough, 9 72

C. V. Corey, aid to P. E. B. Botham, - 8 00

State work-house, transporting remains of

James Kershaw, - - 7 00

Dr. F. A. Brown, medical services for Galen

Cook, - - - 20 00

A. Deslauriers, aid to Delphin Belanger, 6 00

E. M. Phillips, expenses to Worcester hospital, 4 72

Mrs. D. N. l^artlett, aid to Jos. H. Williams, 7 00

Aid to Mary Ann Congdon, - - 52 12

Mary Ann Congdon, aid to Esther Clark, 6 25

L. Reynolds, care and feeding 410 tramps, 40 80

L. N. Holden, goods to Mrs. John McGrath, 6 00

William P. Plimpton :

Wood to Joseph Rivers, - 4 00

Wood to Mary Ann Congdon, i oo

Wood to E. Gauthier, - - 213Wood to Mrs. O'Brien, - i 00

Wood to Charles Phillips, - 6 0014 13

E. M. Rice, cutting wood for Esther Clark, 3 00

T. Martelle, digging grave for Mrs.

G. Martin, - - 2 00

Digging grave for Mary Herbert, 2 004 00

J. F. Scranton, wood to E. M. Rice, - 4 00

S. K. Edwards, agent, coal to David Bassett, 3 50

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, wood to Mary

Ann Congdon, - - 2 00

SoLithbridge Coal Co., coal to Kate Powers, 3 00

Geo. C. Shepard & Co., medicines, - 215C. L. Smith, wood to Esther Clark, 2 50




Southbridge Coal Co., coal to E. Gauthier, 2 00

J. Martin, digging grave for Mrs. Bachand, 2 00

Charles Ide, wood and cutting the same, 4 13

Benjamin W. Paton, medicines, - i 80

James F. Parker, team to town farm, i 25

F. Cadarette, cutting wood for Esther Clark^ i 00

M, M. Marble, goods to Esther Clark, 4 00$3>828 69


SELE0TMEN.

BRIDGES.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to credit of this account March i,

1885, - - - $82 14

Appropriation April 6, 1885. - - 400 00

Old plank sold, - - - i 50

EXPENDITURES.

W. C. Lewis, material, - - $6 28

P. M. Clarke, painting, - - 50 SO

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, - 25 83

Dwight Chamberlain, labor and material, 29 46

H. L. Smith, labor and material, - 25 02

C. W. Weld, labor and material, - n 35

Leonard Cutler, labor and material, - 2 Ai

James A. George, labor, - - i 20

Albert Laveliy, labor, - - 75

$4^3 64

$152 80

Balance to the credit of this account March i, 1886, $330 84


BROOK CHANNEL NEAR YELEOW SCHOOL HOUSE.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - $100 00

No expenditures.

CHAPIN STREET WALK.

BECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, " " 3350 oaLeonard Cutler, assessment paid, - 78 42William C. Barnes, assessment paid, - 75 80

Loam sold, - - - ; 00

^509 22

EXPEXDITrr.E-^.

Amount overdrawn March i. 1885, - Si 12 92

A. H. Shepard, labor, self, men and teams. 296 29

Lamson & Woodbury, curbing, - - 178 70

Sylvester Dresser, brick and gravel, - 73 50

Michael Farrell, labor. - - 23 45

George S. Stone, sharpening tools, - 4 35

Lucian W. Curtis, sand, - - 6 25

Albert H. Wheeler, labor of men, - 4 50

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, - i 59S701 / >

Amount overdrawn March i, 1886,

(See remarks.)


CENTRAL STREET WALK.

EECEIPT8.

M. J. Surprenant, assessment paid, - - $70 00

EXPENDITUliES.

Balance overdrawn March i, 1885, - - -$799 84

Amount overdrawn March i, 1886, - * $729 84

Assessments unpaid :

S. C. Hartwell estate, - - - ^18 99N. Y. & N. E. R. R. Co., ^ - 72 98

Thomas Potter, - - - - 70 91

Mrs. H. W. Jackson,... 66 6i

Lorenzo Morton, homestead, - - 76 81

Lorenzo Morton, Holmes house, - 33 31

Alfred E. Holmes, - - - 33 3 f

HAMILTON STREET WALK.

RECEIPTS

-

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - .$600 00

Amount from unappropriated funds Nov.

3, 1885. - - - 500 00——— $1,100 00

EXPENDITURES.

A. H. Shepard, labor, self, men and team, $611 39Calvin Claflin, concreting, - 290 92

Lamson & Woodbury, curbing, - 90 40

S. Dresser, gravel, - - - 43 lo

A. H, Wheeler, labor of men, - 11 25

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, - 2 90$T,049 9^

Balance to the credit of this account

March i, 1886, * - ^50 04


SAYLES STREET WALK.

Balance overdrawn March i, 1886, $14 15

RIVER STREET REPAIRS.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - - $900 00

EXPENDITUKES.

A. H. Shepard, labor, self, men and teams, $896 20

$896 20

Balance to the credit of this account, March i, 1 886, $3 80

MARCY STREET WALK (East Side).

KECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - - 1^300 00

^300 00

EXPENDITURES.

A. H. Shepard, labor, self, men and teams, ^230 19

Lamson & Woodbury, curbing, - 179 28

S. Dresser, gravel, - - 2 00

$411 47

Amount overdrawn March i, 1886, - $111 47


MARCY STREET WALK (West Side).

KECEIPT^.

Appropriation April 29, - - $200 00

Appropriation, - - 300 00

Rev. G. E. Brochue, assessment paid, - 61 60

$561 60

EXPENDITURES.


Lam son & Woodbury, curbing, - 96 55

Calvin Claflin, concreting, - - 79 19

S. Dresser, gravel, - - 16 00

St. Mary's cemetery, paving stone. - 5 00

A. H. Wheeler, labor of men, - * 6 00

George S. Stone, sharpening tools, - 3 40


^354 31

Balance to credit this account, March r, 1886, $207 29

Order outstanding March i, 1886, - - 62 41

Assessment unpaid,

Michael Farrell, - » 96 80

VINTON ROAD.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - » $400 00

$400 00


EXPENDITURES.



S. Dresser, plank, - - - 12 75

Leonard Cutler, labor, - - 3 20

$369 19

Balance to the credit of this account, March 1,1886, $40 81

HASKELL ROAD.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - ;^35o 00$350 00

EXPENDITURES.

Amasa Haskell, labor, self and men, * - ;^340 00

Balance to the credit of this account, March i . 1 886, $10 00

HIGHLAND STREET.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - ;^500 00

Loam sold, - - - 27 50' ^527 50

EXPENDITURES.

A. H. Shepard, labor, self, men and teams, - ;^262 91

Balance to the credit of this account, March i, 1886, $264 59

REPORT OF AUDITORS. 3 I

CHAPIN STREET LEDGE.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - ^100 00$100 00

EXPENDITURES.

George W. Wells, contract, - - - $100 00

SIDEWALKS.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to the credit of this account,

March i, 1885, - - $2S 23

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - - 650 00

Plank sold, - - - 13 00

EXPENDITURES.

Calvin Claflin, concreting, - - ^303 87

A. H. Wheeler, labor of men, - 142 75

W. D. Morse, labor of men, - - 42 06

A. H. Shepard, men and teams, - 17 00

S. Dresser, paving brick, - - 9 00

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, • 8 83

W. C. Lewis, nails, - - - 6 20

Dwight Chamberlain, labor and material, 3 21

Joseph Williams, tools, - - 82

Isaac Clark, labor, - - - 75

M. O'Connell, labor, - - 60

L. Cutler, brick, - - - 40

I 23

^535 49

Balance to the credit of this account, March i, 1886, ^155 74

KEPORT OF AUDITORS,

RAILINGS.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to the credit of this account, March

I, 1885, $92 72

Appropriation April 6, 1885, 200 00

rV "PTTXT T»T'T'T''T?"r'C!i A 1 i'j M 1 i U it tj7> .

T ponarr? f^TTflpr TaKnr pnrl mafpria)*;

CrPorcre S Stone iron nosts and rpnnirincr C 7

Am^^c;:^ H:^<^Vp11 l?=il^nr <vPlf men ^nrl 1"p^^mQ A 66

H L Smith labor 1 c75M T l~Tvrlp himhpr^1. . JL< IXyUv^j ILlllJ L/C 1

J" T C

A. Farland, painting, 00

Daniel Whitford, posts and rails, - 14 20

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber, I I 21

Lucian Lyon, labor and material, 5 00

M. Egan, painting, - 6 85

James A. George, rail irons, 3 50

Hamilton Woolen Co., lumber and labor. 2 25

W. C. Lewis, supplies, 50

J. T. McKinstry, painting, 70$273 62

Balance to the credit of this account, March, I, 1886, $19 10

DRESSER STREET DRAIN.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation November 3, 1885, - ;^ 100 00$100 00


EXPENDITURES.


G. L. Winter, drain pipe, - 25 92

Lamson & Woodbury, curbing, - I5 33

Geo. S. Stone, grates and sharpening tools, 12 16

Southbridge Coal Co., cement, - - 6 30$100 00

HAMILTON AND HOOK STREETS DRAINAGE.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885 - $200 00

$200 00

No expenditures.

ARMY AND NAVY RECORDS.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - $7$ 00

$7S 00

No expenditures.

REMOVING LEDGE NEAR W. H. H. CHEENEYS'.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - ^50 00^50 00


EXPENDITURF S.


S49 8'5

Balance transferred to highway account,. So 15

PLEASANT STREET WALK.

EECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - $308 00$308 00

EXPEN'DITURES.

L. W. Curtis, building walls and sidewalk, $308 00$^08 00

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to the credit of this account

March i, 1885, - - $605 24


Order given J. S. Gleason - 16 3531,121 59

EXPENDITURES.

Samuel Eastman & Co., hose, - $466 25

Calvin Claflin, labor and material, - 136 97

Amount carried forward, 3603 22

re:port of auditors. 35

Amount brought forward, $603 2 2

ab. b. iilns, coal, 54 54

A. H. Shepard, drawing steamer, 25 00

F. A. Shepard, drawing steamer, 25 00

J. P . Parker & Son, drawing hose carriage, etc., 24 00

Hamilton Woolen Co., drawing steamer and

hose carriage. T 9I 50

Hamilton Woolen Co., labor and material, 3 2o

G. S. Stone, repairing hook and ladder truck, 13 00

W. P. Plimpton, wood, I 2 50

Cole Brothers, grates, 47 14

L. Cutler, labor, - _ - 99AVater Supply Co., 00

J . 0. Ljieason, 011, - - - 4Q Ab4

vv , i^. jL^ewib, suppiicb^ - ^ 2 72

'G. M. Whitaker, paper, etc., 2 DO

L. D. Vinton, use of horse, 3 50

W. H. Clarke, oil, - 2 00

B. W. Paton, supplies. 70

P. H. Carpenter & Co., oil, 40

J. S. Gleason, supplies. 16 35

Calvin Claflin, - - - I 80

$875 08

Balance to the credit of this account, March I, 1886, $246 51

WATER SUPPLY CO.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - i^640 00

EXPENl)ITURES.

Southbridge Water Supply Co., - $640 00

^640 00

$640 00


DECORATION DAY.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to the credit of this account,

March i, 1885, - - Si i 35

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - 100 00— $111 35

EXPENDITURES.

Malcolm Ammidown, post, - $89 92— $89 92

Balance to the credit of this account, March I, 1886, 321 43

POLICE STATION.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to credit this account, March

I, 1885, - - S53 2;

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - 200 co

Lockup fees, - -. 29 00

ESPEXDITUliES.

Liberty Reynolds, care of police station, Sioo 00

Southbridge Coal Co., coal, - 26 31

Mutual Gas Light Co.. gas at police station, 28 41

Michael Farrell, cementing floor, - 11 50

William P. Plimpton, wood, - 8 25

Southbridge Water Supply Co., water, - 6 co

Carpenter & Co., goods for police station, 4 67

W. H. Clarke, labor and material, - i 80

Morse Brothers, goods for police station, i 70

S282 27

S188 64

Balance to credit this account, March I, 1 886, S93 63

"REPORT "OF AUDITORS. 37

PRINTING,

RECEIPTS,

Appropriation April 6, i'885, - ^350 oo

EX^>EKD1TURES.

Account overdrawn March I, 1885, $40 88

George M. Whitaker

:

Printi iig town reports, - 190 ao

Printing sundries, - 113 15

303 15

Herald publishing Co., printing sundries, 31 58

M. R. Warren, printing, - - 5 00

-'$350 00

^380 61

Account overdrawn March 1, 1886, $30 61

INSURANCE.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to credit this account March I, 1885, $21 85

Appropriation April 6^ 1885, - 125 00—— ^146 85

EXPENDITURES.

E. M. Phillips & Son :

Insurance on public library,

Insurance on library block,

Insurance on Hooker school-house>

Insurance on Alms-house, — j^223 69

$44 00

30 00

7 20

142 49

Account overdrawn March i, 1886, $76 84

REPORT OF AUDITORS.

INTEREST.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - - $400 00

^400 00

EXPENDITURES.

Interest on money borrowed in anticipation

of taxes, - - - ^336 33

Account overdrawn March i, 1885, 38 06

^374 39

Balance to credit this account, March 1, 1886, $25 6i

LAMP AND LAMP POSTS.

RECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - ^280 00

$280 00

EXPENDITURES.

Globe Gas Light Co., posts and lanterns, $231 25

Michael O'Connell, setting posts, - 4 25

A. H. Barrett, setting posts, - - i 50

$237 00

Balance to credit this account, March i, 1886, ^43 00


STATE AID.

EECEIPTS.

Balance to credit this account, March i,

1885, - - - ^343 31

Received from State Treasurer, - 191 00

EXPENDITUKES.

Anthony Deon, - - - ^75 00

Fred L. Holmes, - - 55 00Julia Seymour, - - - 52 00

Louis Mountain, - - 5 00

Patrick Gleason, - - - 4 00

Thomas Welch, - - 4 00

34 31

^195 00

Balance to credit this account, March I, 1886, $339 31

STREET LIGHTS.

EECEIPTS.

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - $1,950 00

Naptha barrels sold, - - 107 29$2,057 29

EXPENDITURES.

Account overdrawn March i, 1885, $419 38

Mutual Gas Light Co., gas, 576 00

Mutual Gas Light Co., repairs, 26 29

602 29


40 REPORT OF AUDrTORS;

Amount brought forward, $1,021 6yGlobe Gas Light Co., naptha and supplies, 436Michael O'Connell, care street lamps-, 376 89A. H. Barrett, care street lam-ps, - 387 22

N. Y. & N. E. R. R. Co., freight, - 39 19

W. C. Lewis, repairing Jamps, - 4 05James F, McKinstry,. setting glas s^ and

painting, - - - 34 70

George S. Stone, repairing lam{>s, - 5 70

P. M. Clarke, setting glass and painting:, 10 05

Joseph WilJiams, repairing lanterns, - i 00

James A. George, repairing lamp pos-ts-, 4 20

J. Booth & Co., setting glass, - 2 10

Bugbee & Wheekr, cotton v/aste, - i 78

Morse Brothers, matches,. - - i 60

W. H. Clarke, labor o-n lanterns, - 70$2,327 55

Amount overdrawn March 1886, $270 26

HIGHWAYS,

RECEIPTS.

Balance to credit this account, March 1,

1885, - - - $187 92Appropriation April 6, 188$, - - 3,000 00

Overpaid A. H. Shepard, - i 50

Transfer from Cheney ledge, - - 15

$3, '89 57

EXPENDITURES.

A. H. Shepard, labor, self, men and teams, $3,313 65

W. D. Morse, labor, men and teams, 161 58



Amount brought forward, $3,.475 23

A. H. Wheeler, labor, men and teams, 95 81

S. Dresser, for gravel. 70 80

George S. Stone, repairing tools, 50 80

Joseph Williams, tools, 25 42

P. H. Carpenter & Co., powder and fuse, 1

1

10

Amasa Haskell, repairing road per contract, 20 00

L. A. Lyon, labor, breaking out roads, 75

Harriet H. Vinton, for gravel, 1

1

50

Charles M. Morse, shoveling snow, 14 00

Lamson & Woodbury, flag-stone, 32 25

Oliver Cantara, laying wall. 8 25

George L. Winter, plow beam, 4 50

A. H. Barrett, labor. 7 50

W. H. Clark, tools, 3 25

Pierie Fortier, labor, - - - 4 35

Morse Brothers, salt for removing ice, 2 99George E. Mansfield, labor. 6 50

L. W. Curtis, shovelling snow, - I 50

Michael Bluet, labor. I 50

Edward J. Delehanty, labor. 75

James A. George, repairing tools. 59

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, lumber. 46Truman Chamberlain, labor. 2 25

Henry Ostram, labor, 2 25

$3-873 30

Amount overdrawn March i, 1886, $683 73

42 REPORT OF AUDITORS'.

ENGINE MEN.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to credit this account March 1885, $22 00

Appropriation April 6, 18S5, - 2,000 00$2,022 00

EXPENDITURES.

Five engineers, - - - ^200 00

Steamer No. i, - - 515 00

Steamer No. 2, - - - 515 00'

Hook and Ladder No. r,. - 265 00

Hook and Ladder No. 2, - - 265 00

Steward Steamer No. i, - 75 00

Steward Steamer No. 2, - - 75 00$1,910 OO'

Balance to the credit of this account March 1,1886, $112 00

SALARIES.

RECEIPTS.


$3,200 00

EXPENDITURES.

Account overdrawn March I, 1885, $980 82

Overseers of the Poor— C. A. Paige, E. M.

Phillips, W. C. Callahan, 300 00

William Harper—Services as Superintendent

of schools,from Aug. I, to Oct. I, 1885, 233 33

Amount carried forward, $ 1,5 14 15

TIEPORT OF AUDITORS.


H. A. Morse

:

Recording births, deaths, and

marriages, - - $141 35

Services as Registrar, 16 30

Attendance at town meeting.etc, 6 25

163 90

E. D. Morse:

Recording births, deaths andmarriages, - - ii8 65

Services as Registrar, 42 50

Attendance at town meeting, 1 1 25

- 172 A n

J. J. Oakes, services as School Committee, 182 50

\. W. Lamoureux, services as Assessor, 118 75

Sylvanus Hayward, services as School

Committee, 151 25

J. M. Ammidown, services as School Committee, *

95 25

Charles Haggerty, services as School Com1-

mittee, - 37 50

F. L. Chapin, services as Treasurer, 150 00

Auditors

:

Augustus Cook, 1884, - - 1

C. W. Johnson, 1884, -J

> 89 00F. D. Dresser, 1884, - -

j

C. W. Weld, services as Assessor, 96 25

James Lyon, services as Assessor, 75 25

Auditors :

Augustus Cook, to Jan. i, 1886, -]

C. W. Johnson, to Jan. i, 1886,]> 50 00

M. J. Surprenant, to Jan. i, 1886,|

S. K. Edwards, services as Registrar, 16 30

J. M. Cheney, services as Registrar, 16 30

<j. A. Dresser, services as Registrar, 5 40

Amount carried forward. $2,934 20



Liberty Reynolds, services as Sealer of

Weights and Measures for 1884, 10 00

S. S. Perry, services as Assessor, 52 50

S2,995 70

Balance to credit of this account March I, 1 886, S203 30

Bills outstanding March i, 1886,

Board of Selectmen—A. H. WTieeler, W.D. Morse. John Ryan, - 3509 38

$509 38

(See remarks.)

CONTINGENT.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to credit of this account ]\Iarch i,

1885, - - - S8 82

Appropriation April 6. 18S5, - 800 00

Appropriation November 3. 1885, - 912 50

Si,72i 32

EXPEXDITUllES.

William C. Callahan :

Conducting funerals from March

I, 1884, to March i. 1885, S57 00

Conducting funerals from March

I, 1885, to March i, 1886, 79 00

Returning 78 deaths. - 19 50

3155 50

Amount carried forward. Si 55 50

i^EY-ORT OF AU'DITORS.

Amount brought forward, $155 50

John M. Cochran

:

Legal services from March i,

1884, to October i, 1884, $96 00

Retainer's fee for 1884, - 25 00121 00

William D. Morse

:

Cash paid in the James Mor-

rissey case, - - 66 15

Sundries, - - 6 90

Expenses to Boston, - 41177 16

John Hopkins, legal services in the James

Morrissey case, - - 50 00

Dr. L. C. Bussier, medical attendance at

pest house, - - 72 40

Mrs. V. Chamberlain, rent for pest house, 62 50

Bugbee & Wheeler, goods furnished pest house, 61 04

Michael Egan :

Painting and papering pest

house, - - 35 00

Police duty, - - 3 1 40= 66 40

George H. Thayer

:

Police duty in 1884, - 39 00

Police duty, by contract, 6 00

Pliny M. Clarke

:

Officer's fees and police duties, 44 23

Painting guide-posts, - i 50

Samuel Williams

:

Conducting funerals, - 29 00

Goods to pest house, - 9 50

45 00

45 73

38 50

Amount carried forward, ;$795 23



Luke Reilly, police duty, - - 28 20

Joseph Stewart, care of town clock from MayI, 1884, to May I, 1885, - 25 00

Dresser & Paige :

Use of hall for Grant memorial

service, - - 15 00

Use of hall for town meeting, 20 00

35 00

L. D. Vinton, use of teams for Selectmen, 23 50

Morse Bros., goods delivered to pest house, 34 53

\Vm. Reed & Sons, use of cannon at Grant

memorial service, - " 19 75

Albert H. Wheeler:

Expenses to Hatfield, small-pox

case, - - 7 80

Expenses to Boston, small-pox

case, - - 3 25

Moving seven persons to pest

house, - - 10 GO

Paid Luke Reilly for services, i 50

22 55

B. Fairbanks, boarding John Cutting, small-

pox case, - - - 17 50

J. F. Parker & Son, use of teams for Select-

men, - - - 15 75

Arthur C. Moore, surveying, etc., - 40 50

Fairbanks, Brown & Co., for measures and

weights, - - - 14 90

Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

For adjusting weights and meas-

urers and repairs, - 10 00

Registration book, - i 401 1 40


REPORT OF AUDITORS.

Amount brought forward, 31,083 81

A. H. Shepard, sprinkling streets, - i 5 00

M. J. Surprenant, goods to pest-house, 15 24

M. Farrell, labor and material, - 10 33

Carpenter & Co., decorating hall for Grant

memorial service, 8 88

Leonard Cutler, labor and material, - 12 08

W. P. Plimpton, wood to pest-house, 7 50

Putnam, Davis & Co., order books, - 7 75

Lamson & Woodbury, bound posts, 6 00

Charles H. Whiting, books for town clerk. 6 25

Alex Senecal, police duty, 6 00

C. A. Dresser, services appraising town prop-

erty, - -7 50

George M. Lovell, photographs, 6 50

T. Potter & Co., goods to Pest-house, 5 10

P. M. Clark, serving Town warrant, and atten-

„ dance at meeting, and serving notice, 5 58

Mutual Gas Light Co., gas for Town hall, 8 2

1

Edwin Bacon, returning deaths, I 2 00

W. C. Barnes, books and repairing town clock, 7

Charles Haggtrty, examining collector's book, 5 CO

P. H. Carpenter & Co., powder for Grant

memorial service, 5 40

W'. C. Lewis, labor on watering tub, 4 25

Dr. L. VV. Curtis :

Consultation in small pox case, 3 00

Returning births 1884, 5 50

Returning births 1885, - 3 5012 00

Dr. J. A. Robillard, returning births 18S4, 10 00

Dr. J. A. Letourneau :


Returning births 1885, 17 2528 50


REPORT OF AUDITORS.

Amount brought forward, $1,296 53Dr. L. O. Morasse, returning births 1885, 7 00Dr. Lamson Allen :

Returning births 1884, - 2 25

Returning births 1885. 3 75

6 00

Dr. F. Gauthier, returning births, 1884, 3 25

Dr. H. D. West

:



Dr. P. L. Creedon :

Returning births 1884. 3 75


9 75

6 50Dr. G. G. Bulfinch:


Services on small-pox case, 6 008 50

Dr. C. C. Bradford, returning birth, - 25

Albert Laveller, moving family from pest-house, 2 00

O. B. E. Chipman, goods to pest-house, - i 85

G. M. Whitaker, printing, - - 2 25

D. L. Griggs, Auditor's stamp, - - 3 co

G. L. Winter, goods to pest-house, - 4 10

Dvvight Chamberlain, labor on street signs, 2 25

M. O'Connel, labor, - - 2 95E. D. Morse, expressage on books, etc., - 210H. A. Morse:

Attendance at town meeting

1884, - - 22 50

Expressage on books, etc., 4 48

Expressage on books, etc., 85

27 83

J. A. King, sundries, - - 2 47


KEPORT OF AUDITORS. 49

Amount brought forward, $1,7 88 58

A. H. Barrett, labor at town hall, 4 00

G. H. Hartwell, goods to pest-house, I 30

G. C. Shepard & Co., flags, 50

H. J. Conant, cleaning drinking fountain, I 50

Franklin Jacobs, flowers for Grant memorial

service, r 50

C. D. Monroe, music for Grant memorial

service. I 40VV. H. Clarke, labor, I 38

J. T. McKinstry, lettering street signs. 81

P. T. Litchfield, sundries, expenses, 9 53

G. H. Thayer, taking insane patients to hospital, 15 40

Dr. L. W. Curtis, for insane asylum examina-

tion of Mrs. Kinny and Mrs. Fogel, 4 00

Amasa Haskell, conducting funeral. I 00

Dr. F. Gauthier, returning births. 3 50

$1,434 40

Balance to the credit of this account March 1,1886,

Received since March i, in settlement of James Mor-

rissey case, . _ _ ,

$286 92

$107 00

S0HOOL 0OMMITTEK

COMMON SCHOOLS.

RECEIPTS.

Balance to the credit of this account, March

I, 1885, - - - ^2,718 72

PaLd orders outstanding March i, 1885, 2,553 3^

EXPENDITURES.

^165 36

Appropriation April 6, 1885, - 10,000 00

Wood sold, - - - 4 00

Overpaid order, - - 4 50

$10 173 86

William Harper, Superintendent, $583 33

Laura B. Williams, teaching, - 444 00

Mary E. Clemence, teaching, - 370 00

Alice Holmes, teaching, - 369 00

Mary E. Remington, teaching, - 363 00

Mary E. Newell, teaching, - 407 00

Jennie E. Chamberlain, teaching, - 357 00

L M. Brewster, teaching, - 337 00

Amount carried forward, ^3,230 33


Amount brought forward, $3,230 33Mary A. Peliett, teaching. - 315 00

Susie M, Knights, teaching. 3^5 00

A. R. Rowley, teaching, 315 00

Rubie M. Stetson, teaching. 300 00

Mary L. Edwards, teaching. - 292 00

Addie M. Martin, teaching, 280 00

Martha Cutting, teaching, 280 00

Mary A. Kllis, teaching. 275 20

Rosa V. Letcher, teaching. - 245 CO

ElJen M. Williams, teaching. 240 00

Martha J. Dunbar, teaching. - 216 00

Annie F. Morse, teaching. 276 80

Callie E. Haskell, teaching. - 187 00

Flora G. Allison, teaching. 130 00

Nellie M. Walker, leaching - 116 CD

Etta A. Chamberlain teaching. 280 50

Mary Jenks, teaching. 99 00

Valcita M. Paine, teaching. - 90 CO

James L. Plimpton, teaching. 77 00

Matiie J. Searles, teaching, - 58 ^0Anna Lombard, teaching. 7 00

Prosper Goodbeau, for wood. $17^ 12

Charles M. Morse, for wood, 75 ' J)

W. S. Weld, for wood. 32 68

A. L Hyde, for wood, 25 75

Hiram Morse, for wood. 10 00

P. N. LeClair, for w^ood. - 05

F. E. Vinti»n, for wood, 7 CD

William Power, for wood. 2 40

S. B. Morse, for woo^]. 7 50

Edward Hiood, for woo...

W. P. Plimpton, for wood - ^

Daniel Whitford, for wood, - 4 50

James Lovelley, for wood. I t

Amounts carried forward, $368 13 7.625 63

REPORT OF AUDITOK'S. 53

Amounts brought forward, $368 13 7,625 63

J. M. & L. D. Clemence, for wood, 75

W. S. Weld, for wood, - - 9 75

W. H. H. Cheney, for wood, 5 00

Chauncey Brown, for wood, - 2 00

385 63

Jerry Mormer, for cutting wood, 10 41

E, M. Rice, for cutting wood, 11 60

Frank Surprenant, for cutting wood, 7 13

Alfred Longsway, for cutting wood, i 50

J. M. Geer, care of school rooms, 83 99John Flood, care of school rooms, 69 85

Thomas Hayes, care of school rooms, 64 00

T. H. Comerback, care of school

rooms, - - 12 00

Mrs. James Ryan, care of school

rooms, - - 10 25

Arthur Corliss, care of school rooms, 12 00

John Plimpton, care of school rooms, 8 00

Holmes Vinton, care of school rooms, 8 oo

Horace Walker, care of school rooms, 7 13

Willie Welch, care of school rooms, 1 1 42

A. J. Plimpton, care of school rooms, 4 00

Mrs. Sumner Vinton, care of school

rooms, - - 4 00

Mrs. James Ryan, care of school

rooms, - - - 4 00

James Welch, care of school rooms, 4 00

John Brown, care of school rooms, 4 00

Harry C. Clark, care of school rooms, 4 00

James Ryan, labor, '- - 4 12

A. J. Clark, labor, - 4 50

W. H. Clark, hardware, - 18 33

30 64

Amounts carried forward, $337 59 8,041 90


Amounts brought forward, $337 59 8,041 90P. M. Clarke, services as truant

officer, - - 8 50

J. T. McKinstry, labor and material, 5 07

G. F. King & Merrill, books, - 6 00

James H. Ryan, labor, - 3 00

360 16

S. D. Gordon, teaching, - - 20 00

Cowperthvvait & Co., books. - 10 00

W. Ware & Co., books, - - 7 5o

G. S. Stone, labor and material, - 60

$8,440 16

Balance to the credit of this account March i, 1886, $1,733 7^

Treasurer's balance to this account, 1.833 70

Error in footing, - - 100 00

$1,733 70

CONTINGENT SCHOOLS.

KECEIPTS.


Books sold, - - -. 46 17

$2,346 17

EXPENDITURES.

Account overdrawn March r, 1885, $206 25

P. M. Clark:

Painting, material and labor, $231 18

Services as truant officer, 32 92

264 10

Wiiliam Ware & Co., books and supplies, 209 71

Amount carried forward, $680 06



Covvperthwait & Co., books and supplies, 159 00

J. L. Hammett, books and supplies, 156 16

Knight, Adams & Co., books and supplies, 91 14

Michael Farrell, labor and material, 83 61

Michael Egan, painting, 73 63

A. C. Stocking, books. 48 75

Azel Thompson, labor and material, 68 36

Prang Educational Co., supplies. 48 65

J. J. Oakes :

Rent of office, - - SS 91

Sundries, - - 5 39

44 30

J. M. Ammidown :

Labor and material, - 35 10

Taking school census, - 15 00

50 10

Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co., books, 36 80

Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co., books, 34 60

Brown, Thompson & Co., books, 29 77

J. ]M. tjeer, labor. 29 70

Whittemore, Couch & Co., blackboard

material, . - . 28 39Leach, Shewell & Sanborn, books, 23 09Harper & Brothers, books, 2

1

00

Joseph Williams, hardware. 19 00

Leonard Cutler, labor and material, 21 38

Ginn, Heath & Co., books, 19 19

William Harper, expressage, postage, etc., 12 86

George L. Winter, hardware, 1

2

54

J. Booth & Co., labor, material and repairs. 12 78

D. C. Heath & Co., books, 1

1

20

Herald Publishing Co., printing, 15 40D. Appleton & Co., books, 10 00

Lee & Shepard, books, 10 65


REPORT OF AUDITORS,

Amount brought forward, Si,

8

52 I r

Julius S. Gleason, supplies, 9 8St. M. Ambrose, books, 9 20

James A. King, repairs and supplies, 8 75George M. Whitaker, printing, 9 75

J. F. King & Merrill, supplies, 8 43George H. Hartwell, disinfectants, 7 40William C. Barnes, supplies, 7 70William C. Lewis, hardware. 7 53W. P. Guy. chairs.

.

-7 3S

A. Lovell & Co., books, 6 67L D. Vinton, teams.

/'

75William H. Clarke, hardware.

/-

^7

Margaret Hardy, cleaning, 5 25

M. Crane, supplies, 5 00

Ruth C. Thompson, cyclopedia. 5 50Harrison Hume, supplies. -

5 00

Francis 0. Letcher, labor. 4 50

Horace Walker, labor anci material, - 4 50

Carl Schoenhoi, books, 7

Charles H. Wniting, books, 4 34A. H. Brown, brooms, 3 50

John J. Bowlen, teams. 3 00

Cheney & Young, slates. 2 25

J. F. Parker & Son, teams, 2 25IT T T 1 ^_ O /~" 1Henry Holt & Co., supplies, 2 CO

Mrs. Horace Walkei, cleaning, 2 00

Mrs. John Stone, cleaning, 2 GO

E. S. Northrup, repairs. I 50

Mrs. Monohan. cleaning, I 20

Mrs. Kate Powers, cleaning, I 05

J. M. & L. D. Cle.mence, kindlings, 1 35

J. A. George, labor, GO

Xewton E. Putney, labor, 75

Samuel Williams, chair, 67


REPORT OF AUDIIORS. 57


William Comstock, supplies, - - 55

Silvanus Hayward, postage, - 54William Harper, expessage, postage, etc., 11 04

Paid outstanding orders March i, 1885, - 53 76

$266 39

HIGH SCHOOL.

KtcKir IS.

Balance to credit this account, March

I. 1885, $292 71

Appropriation April 6, 18S5. 2.200 00

].XPr:Nl)lTUKES.

S. F. Tower, services teaching, $1,067 50

Emma S. liickfurd, services teaching, 182 00

Evelyn Snialley, services teaching, 150 00

Lucius Ammidovvn, services, teaching, 130 CO

Clara L. Ham, services teaching, 186 25

Taylor & Farley Organ Co.. for organ. 60 00

J. L. Hammett, for books and supplies. 12 08

Prosper Goodbeau, for wood, - 45 62

Leonard Cutler, for labor and material, 25 22

J. M. Geer, care of school. 43 66

Dresser & Paige, use of hall fur graduati

exercises. - 18 00

Charles M. Morse, for wood, 16 25




E. M. Rice, for cutting wood. 30

J. Booth & Co.. for curtains and fixtures, 6 85

Congregational Society, book case, 6 00

Morse Brothers, for wood, 5 25

George B. Corey, for cutting wood, 3 ^0Carl Schoenhof, books, 4 50

H. R. Beecher, engrossing diplomas, 2 00

Fred Rowley, music at graduating exercises, 2 00

P. M. Clarke setting glass, I 00

]\Iary E. Remington, services teaching. 44 00

32,019 98

Balance to the credit of this account March 1,1886, S472 73

SCHOOL APPARATUS.

EECEIPTS.

Balance to credit of this account March i, 1885,5112 60

3112 60

EXPENDITURES.

J. W. Queen & Co., charts, apparatus, etc., $42 20

E. S. Ritchie & Sons, apparatus, - 18 24

D. Appleton & Co., maps, - - 5 60

Harris, Rogers & Co., maps, - 3 25

Van Antwerp, Bragg & Co., maps, - 2 50

William Ware & Co., apparatus, - 96

$72 75


(3EMETERY COMMITTEE,

CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS.

EECEIPTS.

Balance to credit this account, March i,

1885, - - . $34 09Appropriation April 6, 1885, ' 350 00

EXPENDITUR1':S.

$384 09

Edwin Bacon, labor, self, men and teams, $460 41

G. A. Cheney, plants, - - 21 31

W. H. Clarke, tools, - - 13 55

^495 27

Account overdrawn March i, 1886, ^ in 18

Order outstanding, Edwin Bacon, - - 22 25

6o REPORT OF AUDITORS.

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270 26, . . . 2.fXW 00

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VALUATIONS.

VALUATION OF THE TOWN FOR 1885,

Valuation of real p^tafp

Valuation of oprsonal pstatp 862 787 AA

^3,074,034 47

Loss on personal estate, -_

- 22,361 06

Gain on real estate, 3.613 03

Total loss, $18748 03

Total tax— State, County and Town, $48,517 71

Rate of taxation, 14 80

Total number of polls, - 1,511

Total number of horses, 453Total number of cows, 431

Total number of sheep. 153

Total number of swine, 96

Total number of dwelling-houses. 796

Total number of acres of land, 12,109

VALUATION OF CENTER WATCH DISTRICT,

Value of real and personal estate, - $1,118,856 50

Gain in valuation over 18S4, 25,238 50

Amount raised by taxation, 800 00

Rate of taxation, 76

The Chapin street walk account shows unpaid assessments

amounting to $242.52. There is a misunderstanding between

the Selectmen and the abutters in regard to the amounts of the

assessments.

The salary account shows outstanding bills amounting to

$509.38. This sum comprises the salary for the Board of

Selectmen ; as there was no vote taken at the annual meeting in

April, 1885, for the pay of town officers, the Auditors did not

feel warranted in approving these bills, but finally concluded

to upon being advised by the town counsel.

AUGUSTUS COOK,C. W. JOHNSON,M. J. SURPRENANT,

Board of Auditors,

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

SELECTMEN.

REPORT.

We herewith submit a brief report of our doings the past

year, with some suggestions in regard to the highway, sidewalk,

and health departments. F'or details of expenditures we refer

you to the several accounts in the auditors* report.

We have endeavored to be as economical in the expenditures

committed to our care, as was consistent with obtaining sub-

stantial results. It is far more economical to make improve-

ments that will be permanent even at an increased cost.

Money spent on work of a temporary nature, is thrown away.

Do well, or not at all. should be the motto.

The town has made some mistakes in former years, in at-

tempting to make extensive improvements with inadequate ap-

propriations.

HIGHWAYS.

The highway account has been largely overdrawn, but the ex-

penditures are not much larger than last year. This account is

entirely at the disposal of the highway surveyor. He is re-

sponsible directly to the inhabitants of the town and not to the

selectmen, who are not accountable for his acts.

Our relations with the surveyor have been very agreeable,

and he is entitled to great praise for the admirable condition in

which the outside roads have been kept. But we believe that

there is just cause for criticism in the poor condition of the

streets within the limits of the villages. These have been

66 REPORT OF SELECTXTEX.

neglected and do not compare favorabh with the streets of for-

mer years. In our judgment, the village roads are continually-

growing worse. Some of the principal ones are noted for their

bottomless cradle holes, insumaountable hummocks, and exceed-

ingly muddy condition during a- storm, and for too long a time

aiterwards. This slate of things can be easily ren^died. Theimproved roads in the out districts are due to the fact that they

are repaired earlier in the season. It is next to impossible to

receive any great benefit from roads that are repaired late in

the fall. All repairs must be made as earl}- as practicable, if

the public expects to derive benefit from the outlay.

In order to accomplish the desired result, it is essential that

the town elect at least two Surveyors who would be controlled

by the Selectmen. The board would have authority to divide

the town into two districts, designated as outside and inside

districts ; all of the highways could then be repaired early in the

season, and the town would have better roads at all times in

the year.

CONTINGENT.

The expense of the supposed small {x>x case, entered largely

into the expenditures of this account. We have never been ful-

ly satisfied whether it was small-pox or chicken-pox that affect-

ed this family, but are inclined to think that it was a mild case

of small-pox. Yet when doctors disagree, who can decide. Weconsidered it our duty to take precautionary measures, and pre-

vent any possible danger. We made the best contract we could

for the use of the pest-house, which to say the least was ex])en-

sive. The town will probably be reimbursed to some extent for

expense incurred. We suggest the building of a pest-house, to

which we allude again in suggestions rela'ive to the Board of

Health.

TIEPORT OF SELECTMEN. 67

SIDEWALKS.

'Our sidewalks are in a fairly good condition, with the excep-

tion of the p'ank walks on River and Pine streets. These are

an expensive nuisance, and in point of casualties, comparable

only to a Fredericksburg battle. The town should enter an

emphatic protest against further construction of these entangling

abominations.

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

The town has been fortunate in having no very serious fires

during the year.

We have nothing but words of praise for the Fire Depart-

ment, and believe that it is ably managed, and far above the av-

erage in point of efficiency. The inhabitants of Southbridge

should endeavor to keep it so by liberal compensation, as well

as by encouragement. The fact that we have not been visited

by numerous and extensive fires, is no argument against the

department.

Assuming that it is in any degree responsible for this happy

state of affairs, it would certainly be entitled to great credit,

and increased compensation as well. Would-be critics should

be ignored, and the firemen awarded the praise they have

earned and so richly deserve. Any action that will discourage

its members, or any attempt to grind their pay down to a Chi-

nese basis, would be ignominious.

BOARD OF HEALTH.

We are of the opinion .that the Board of Health is one of the

most important offices in the gift of the town, and that a proper

attention to its duties requires a great deal of careful study and

time. More than one-half of the time expended the past year

by the present Board of Selectmen has been given to the

68 REPORT OF SELECTMEN.

Health department. We have, either verbally or by written

notice, compelled the cleaning or building of over one hundredsink drains, cesspools and privies.

In our judgment, the Board of Health should be a distinct

body, this would relieve the Selectmen from at least one-half of

the work that they are now obliged to do. Consequently, the

Health Department would receive more attention. It seems to

us that viewed in the light of economy, or efficiency, or both,

it would be a desirable improvement. There should also be at

least one good physician on the board— a practical man, with

business qualifications and medical knowledge combined. Werecommend the building of a pest-house. The superintendent of

the outside poor of this commonwealth informs us that the

State will not reimburse a town for any expense incurred for the

use of buildine^s used for a pest-house, as every town is supposed

to maintain one. Therefore as a matter of economy, as well as

convenience, we make the recommendation.

Nuisance brook with its deathly grin stares us in the face as

usual, although in a somewhat cleaner condition than formerly.

Early last spring we notified the abutters that they must re-

move all sink drains, privies, etc., from the brook; this order

was generally complied with, but after a number of cess-

pools had been constructed, we came to the conclusion that the

cesspools were a far greater nuisance than the brook had been,

and therefore decided not to enforce the order. It is far better

and more healthy for the contents of sink drains, privies, etc., to

enter the brook, and be washed into the river, than to be con.

fined and allowed to ferment in cesspools. The time is fast

approaching when the town will be obliged to make some pro-

vision for its sewage in this locality or suffer the consequences.

The fact that a dread epidemic has not already visited us, is no

proof that danger is not eminent. By a census carefully taken

quite recently, we find that there are two hundred and sixty-

three families, with a population of fifteen hundied, who main-

tain nearly one hundred and fifty cesspools in the immediate

REPORT OF SELECTMEN. 69

vicinity of this brook. This, it seems to us, should be an argu-

ment sufficient to convince the most sceptical.

We do not advocate any particular project. What we do say

is that there should be some system of sewage established in

the vicinity referred to. We think, however, that the line of

the brook is the most feasible, the least expensive, and able to

answer every purpose for the next twenty-five years. It ought

not to be argued that because the project is going to cost some-

thing, the town cannot afford to entertain it. The town in all

probability will never be in a better condition to meet the ex-

pense, and if it is necessary to curtail, we can dispense with a

great many improvements that are made merely for conven-

ience.

Sewers, if properly constructed, protect the health and pro-

long the lives of your children and families. They are therefore

of vastly more importance than all other improvements. Thecare of personal and public health is not merely a question of

convenience and comfort, but one which has essentially to do

with general prosperity. People that find themselves deprived

of health, however much estate they may have, realize that their

best capital is embarrassed. Towns, too, that are invaded by

an epidemic, by which valuable lives are lost, business paral-

yzed, and anxiety caused, soon find by actual money calculation,

that the business of the whole community has had a shock.

Plence the preservation of the public health has come to have

monetary value. It has been {)roved over and over again that noth-

ing is so costly in all ways as disease, and that nothmg is so remu-

nerative as the outlay which augments health. Persons about

to locate in a place, inquire concerning its drainage and its general

sanitary conditions; thus the people and the governing au-

thorities come to feel that not only must they* show the facilities

of their locality for business, but its facility for health.

Those people take a very limited view of the subject, whoregard the existence of one or more unsanitary

districts as a matter of merely local importance. Influences

reach out from those plague spots into all other parts of a town


with damagini; effect ; the residents in every portion of a town

are concerned in every other portion. Therefore, let us as a

town take heed, and not longer neglect to overcome this great

epidemic breeder, a continuation of which may cost us the

lives of those most dear.

SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS.

At the annual meeting held last April, there was appropri-

ated something over four thousand dollars for special improve-

ments. With one or two exceptions, the money has been ex-

pended. Three hundred and fifty feet of concrete sidewalk

were built on the east side of Chapin street, from land of Geo.

W. Corey, to land of Joel W. Marble ; also five hundred feet of

similar walk on the south side of Hamilton street, between

Marcy and Pine streets; and two hundred on the west side of

Marcy street, from land of W. H. Clark, to land of St. Mary's

Catholic Society. The town appropriated three hundred dollars

for a concrete walk on the east side of Marcy street, from land

of John M. Cheney to Hamilton street—three hundred and

thirty feet. The sum appropriated was inadequate, but the

curbing has been set, gutters laid, and all other necessary prep-

arations made for the concrete. We endeavored to be thorough

in the construction of these walks ; all loam to the depth of

eighteen inches was removed, and a solid foundation of gravel

laid. We have removed the old plank sidewalk on the south side of

Hamilton street, from Pine street west to Main street, and sub-

stituted gravel therefor.

Two special appropriations were for new roads. Wehave built a new road over the land of H. N. Vinton,

from the lower road leading to Charlton City, across the brook

to the old road. Highland street has also been constructed dur-

ing the year. It was built for less than one half of the appro-

priation, and is in excellent condition.

The improvement of existing streets by special appropria-

tions has not been neglected. The wall on the

REPORT OF SELECTMEN. 71

south side of River street, froni the bridge to Mill

street, has been relaid, the street widened ten feet on

an average, and a substantial iron-post railing built the entire

length. These improvements cost about nine hundred dollars.

Three hundred and fifty dollars were -appropriated for special re-

pairs on the road east of the residence of Herbert F. Haskell.

The road-bed was changed, and an entirely new road built a dis-

tance of three hundred feet or more, which makes a great im-

provement. The work was done by Mr. Amasa Haskell.

In addition to the above, the town appropriated three hundred

and eight dollars to build a new wall on the north side of

Pleasant street, and widen this road from the brook to the barn

of L. W. Curtis. This work was contracted to Dr. Curtis for the

amount appropriated. A sum of one hundred dollars was appropri-

ated to remove the ledge on the southerly end of Chapin street;

this was contracted to Mr. Geo. W. Wells. Where not other-

wise specified, the work on the specific jobs has been done by

Mr. A. H. Shepard. In all cases it has been performed in a

satisfactory and economical manner, and within the appropria-

tions.

The town appropriated one hundred dollars to change the

course of the brook north of the residence of M. M. Marble.

This sum we found to be inadequate. It will be necessary to

appropriate additional money in order to make the improve-

ment contemplated by the vote of the town.

We have reported upon these special appropriations under

this head that the tax payers may see at a glance what was ap-

propriated and how expended. Special appropriations are of

the utmost importance, for they determine in a great measure

the amount of the yearly taxes. Appropriations for ordinary

expenses do not burden the inhabitants to any great extent.

It is the amount appropriated for special purposes that in-

creases the rate of taxation. Towns that vote money for every

improvement petitioned for, must necessarily expect that their

taxes will be increased. Money makes the mare go," and if

the tax payers want her to go, they must open their purses.


The suit Morrissey, vs. the town of Southbridge^ was an

action brought for alleged injuries done the plaintiff's

estate, by the relocation of Gilmore street by the County Com-missioners. We believe it to be for the interests of the town, to

evade all suits at law if possible, and we endeavored to make an

amicable settlement of this suit by offering the plaintiff's coun-

sel, what we considered a fair and liberal remunera-

tion. The offer was rejected, and the case

tried, resulting in a verdict in favor of the

town. We are fully satisfied that the plaintiff was persuaded to

believe that he was entitled to damages, but he was ill advised,

as the decision of the trial shows. In the contingent account

are some charges of amounts connected with this suit, which

have been refunded by the plaintiff, but do not appear in this

report, having been paid since the first of March.

A. H. WHEELER,WM. D. MORSE,JOHN RYAN.

Selectmen.

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

l^ibrary Committee.

REPORT.

The Library Committee respectfully submit their Sixteenth

Annual Report, for the year ending February 28, 1886:

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

KECEIPTS.

Balance on hand March i, 1885, - $54 88

Appropriation at annual meeting, - 1,500 00

Dog fund for 1884, - - 298 08

Received by Librarian for fines, cards, etc., 74 01

LXPENDITUllES.

Miss A. J. Comins, librarian, for services and

expenses paid by her, - $842 34Mutual Gas Light Co., for gas, - 167 84

Southbridge Coal Co., for coal, 48 00

Library bureau for supp-lies, - - 18 95Estes and Lauriat and others for books,

periodicals, and binding, - 663 09

$1,926 97

Amount carried forward $1,740 22

76 REPORT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE.


Mutual Gas Light Co., for burners. I 30W. P. Plimpton, fuel, 7 75

H. Hobbs, for labor, 3 50

J. Booth & Co., for labor, 5 97L. Cutler, for labor, - 5 16

H. C. Wales, for desk. 2 00

G. M. Whitaker, for printing. 20 30Library Bureau for membership fee, $2 03

Balance, 138 77

$1,926 97

BOOK ACCOUNT.

Balance to debit of account March i, 1885, $ 07

Expended during the year, .- 663 og

$663 16

Appropriation for this account, - 700 00

Credit balance, . ^ . - ^36 84

REMARKS.

The annual examination of the Library was made by the

Committee on February 22d, and the same was found in satis-

factory condition.

The committee would recommend an appropriation of $1,500,

and the dog fund for 188$ to defray the expenses for the ensu-

REPORT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE. //

ing year. We append herewith the report of our Librarian

which is made a part of our own.

Respectfully submitted by the Library Committee.

C. D. MONROE, Secretary.

Public Library, March i, 1886.

LIBRARIAN'S REPORT,

In a discourse recently delivered by the Hon. James Russell

Lowell, at the opening of the Free Public Library Building in

Chelsea, he remarked "A college education is an excellent

thing, but after all, the better part of a man's education is that

which he gives himself, and it is for this a good Public Library

furnishes the means." It is most gratifying to observe the

growing appreciation of our citizens of this function of our Pub-

lic Library, and it is also a matter for congratulation that we are

so well furnished with v/orks that will directly aid in study and

investigation. To meet the growing use of our Library in this

direction, the Library Committee have the past year purchased

eighteen volumes of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, and the re-

maining volumes are to be added the ensuing year. There has

been much discussion among those having the care of Libraries

and Schools, how, not only to prevent the library from becom-

ing a positive injury to the School, but to devise means for mak-

ing it an actual aid. For several years experiments have been

tried in several of our cities in the schools, and with encourag-

ing results. To a limited extent, the High and GrammarSchools only being allowed the privilege, the plan has been in

operation with us, and the results satisfactory. During the last

three months, all of our schools have been allowed this extended

privilege. The plan is to issue to teachers for use in school, a

limited number of ' books relating to subjects being taught.

These books will give variety and breadth to the knowledge

gained, as well as give the teacher opportunity to teach the pu-

So REPOKT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

pils the art of reading for some purpose, and it is hoped, create

a taste for what is educating in the right direction. The fol-

lowing is the number and class of books issued during this time:

Juvenile Works, 24; Plistory, 29; Travels, 10; Poetry, 5; Sci-

entific and Educational, 11; Literary, 16; Miscellaneous, 6.

Among the donations to the Library, the most important is sixty

volumes of the Congressional Globe and Congressional Record,

thus completing our set of these documents with the exception

of four volumes. We are indebted for these volumes to the

Hon. W. W. Rice, and to the Secretary of the Interior, who has

given special attention to the completion of sets in Libraries

designated to receive them. We have sent to the Interior De-

partment at Washington, forty-nine of our Duplicate Govern-

ment volumes, thus helping to complete sets in other Libraries.

Among other donations, a Synchronological Chart from Edward

W. Newell demands special attention. This to the historical

student is of especial v.ilue. The Worcester Spy from 1872 to

the present time has been bound and placed in the Reference De-

partment. The Natural History room has received as usual

much attention. There have been 1 788 visitors to this depart-

ment. It may be noticed from our tables that our circulation of

books has been several hundred more than last year. Also that

the number of new names added to our list of patrons is nearly

fifty more than the year previous. Erom the annual examina-

tion of the Library, Feb. 22d, it was found there had been no

book lost during the year.

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REPORT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE. 8

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GENERAL STATEMENT.

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Books in Library, 10, 1 So 492 49 10,623

Pamphlets in Library, 1,115 60 70 1,105

Periodicals (odd numbers) in Library, 245 14 12 247

Total unbound material. 1,360 74 82 1,352

ACCESSIONS.

Purchases, - 266

Binding of periodicals and pamphlets, - 86

Exchange of Mr. Ammidown's Histories, - 11

Gifts, - - - - 129

492

Deduct withdrawals, - 49

443Add number in Library March i, 1885, - 10,180

Present number in Library, - - 10,623

82 REPORT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

CLASSIFICATION.

[accessions and circulation]

Rank ofClasses.

No.Added. Library.

Xo.Circulated.

Per-centage.

I Fiction, 48 1,101 8,621 49 24

2 Juvenile works, 18 745 3'93i 22.45

3 History, 28 952 635 3.62

4 Biography, -AS 912 666 3.80

5 Travels and description, - 24 600 766 4-37

6 Poetry and drama, 12 475 326 1.87

7 Scientific and educational. 19 574 384 2. 19

8 Literary and aesthetic. 18 771 449 2.57

9 Religious and philosophical. 13 3S5 116 .67

10 Complete works, 00 255 143 .82

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Miscellaneous works,. 6 321 306 1-75

12 Bound periodicals, 37 740 624 3-57

13 Agricultural works. 5 131 63 •36

14 Law documents [reserved], 3 164 00 00

15 Mass. public documents, 13 317 .01

i6 U. S. public documents. 58 666 .00

17 French books, - 17 56 454 2.59

R. Reserved section [issued by

special permit], 68 495 20 .12

D. Duplicates, 00 245 00 00

A. L. Ammidown Library, 1

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718 00 00

443 10,623 17.508 100.00


RANK OF MONTHS.

Use in Library. 1 884. 1885. Use at Home. 1884. 1885.

I March, 249 350 I T\/T a rr>V»ivi arc 11, 1,019 T 5? T r1 ,0 1 1

2 April, 2oO 370 2 rvprii, 1,363 1.55 I

3 May, 290 270 3 ivi ay, 1.367 '.395

4 Tune, - 4 June, '. J V

5 July, 395 23^) 5Tnlv

I ,297 I ,259

6 August, 204 247 6 August, 1,295 1-394

7 ocpLciiiucr, 289 236 7 September, 1,203 1,311

8 October, 344 290 8 October, 1,258 1.427

9 November, 260 265 9 November, 1. 271 U335

!0 December, 320 276 10 December, 1.546 1,467

I I January, 342 300 1

1

January, 1,861 1,682

12 February, 403 356 12 February, 1.635 1..559

Total, 3,659 3.415 Total, 116,901 17.508

CIRCULATION.

From March i, 1885, to March i, 1886.

AGGREGATE.

Total number of volumes consulted at the library.

Total number taken for home use,

Total circulation of books,

USE OF LIBRARY WITHIN THE ROOM.

Largest use on any day, Feb. 2,

Smallest use on any day, Feb. 4,

Average use per day,

ISSUED FOR HOME USE.

Largest number issued any day, Feb. 13,

Smallest number issued any day, Oct. 19,

Average issue per day.

3.415

17.508

20,923

52

4II

156

23

57

REPORT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

NUMBER WHO HAVE TAKEN BOOKS FROM THE LIBRARY.

Accounts open from the beginning, - - 3.507

Accounts cancelled from the beginning, - - 1,788

Accounts open the past year, - - 363

Accounts now open, - . . - 1,787

DONORS AND GIFTS.

x>„_i.c Pampb- Unbouiul1300KS.

jg^g Periodicals.

Adventists Society, (Seventh Day), Lan-

caster, Mass., - - 7

Boston Public Library, - - 3

Cheney, Joel M., - - i

'

Clemence, C, - - - 18

Cliftondale, Mass., Public Library, i

Commonwealth, - - 15 2

Green, Samuel A., - - i

Iowa, State Librarian, - - i

Jillson, Hon. Clark, - - 2

Kinsey, Joseph, - - i

Leeds, J. VV., of Philadelphia, - i

Leicester Public Library, - i

Leonard, B. A., . _ - i

Lovell, G. M., - - I 14

IMarsh, Summer, - - 7

Minot-Sleeper Library, Bristol, N. H , i

Newton Free Public Library, - i

North Brookfield Public Library, - i

Paige, C. A., - - 21 .

Providence Public Library, - i

Rice, Hon. W. W., - - 76 5

Amounts carried forward, 113 56 14


Amounts brought forward, 113 56 14

St. Johns, New Brunswick, Public Library, 2

Smithsonian Institution, - i

Somerville Public Library, - i

Southbridge Town Officers, - 9 i

Wales, H. C, - - - 2

Whitney, James L., - - i

Whitaker, G. M., - - 2

Worcester Public Library, - •. i

129 60 14

GIFTS TO READING ROOM.

Ammidown, E. H., ''Commercial Bulletin."

Barnes, William C, "Christian Leader." {A Weekly Paper,)

and "Universalist Quarterly."

Gray Henry C, "Chelsea Record."

Herald Publishing Co., "Southbridge Herald."

Kremmen, Rev. J. M., "Catholic World."

Nichols and Johnson, "Webster Eagle."

Seventh Day Adventist Society, "Signs of the Times."

Whitaker, G. M., "Southbridge Journal," for file, and from

Feb. I, 1886, "New England Farmer."

GIFTS TO MUSEUM.

Channing, Master Walter. A piece of tale, and a piece of

rock from the Falls of Minnehaha.

Channing, Master E. L. A petrified potato.

86 REPOR'J" OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

Hartshorn, Mary C. A copy of the "Village Courier," dated

•April 24, 1S32, published in Southbridge by Joslin and Tiffany.

Lovell, G. M. Photograph of an "Old Indian House," Deer-

field, Mass., built about 1690. Also of the "Old Conkey Tav-

ern," Prescott, Mass., built 1758.

Shepard, George C. Two adders.

Wales, H. C. Jar brought from China by Capt. Asa Morgan,

of Hartford, Conn., about fifty years since ; cane used by Dea-

con Soloman Pratt, of East Hartford, Conn., (he lived to be over

one hundred and one years of age);

samples of the first wall

paper imported to this country (about the year 1750) from

the old Pitkin House, East Hartford, Conn. ; candlestick with

tin reflector, used in the old hotel at Sturbridge, fifty years

ago; an ancient chair ; Indian bowl for pounding corn, found

on the shores of Walker pond, Sturbridge ; a piece of leaf coral;

a tin foot stove.

FINANCIAL.

RECEIPTS.

Fines,

Cards,

Catalogues,

Waste paper

$S4 88

9 38

6 25

3 50

$74 01

Express and freight,

Postage, -

Stationery,

Extra papers and magazines, -

Glue, mucilage, and repairing muslin.

$14 23

7 93

4 78

4 60

2 85

Amount carried forward, 334 39

REPORT OF LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

Amount brought forward, $34 39Disinfectant, insect powder and alcohol for museum, i 15

Repairs, - - - - 2 18

Brooms, brushes and snow shovel, - 3 55

Charcoal, nails, tacks, twine, - - i 07

A. JEANNETTE COMINS,

Librarian.

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

Over^eef^ of tl\e ?oof.

REPORT.

OUTSIDE POOR.

The amount of orders drawn, $3,828, includes S865 for

hospital bills for the insane, $715 for paupers in other towns

having settlement in this town, $551 for paupers in this town

having settlement in other towns, S41 for tramps;

total, $2,172.

This shows $1,656 paid out in the town against $1,963 last year

— a decrease of $307. The whole cost of outside poor, in and

out of town, is $3,277. Inmates at Worcester Hospital are

Lydia Fisk, Catherine Tynan, Bridget Kane, Regina E. Fogal.

During the year Catherine Kenney, Frances E. Scarborough

and Daniel Smith have been discharged ; the two last named

are now supported at the town alms-house. The superintendent

of the hospital gives little encouragement for the discharge of

other inmates at present. There have been 408 tramps pro-

vided for at the expense of 10 cents each. At the present time

the town has no paupers in any other city or town receiving

regular aid, except $2.00 a week to one family in the town of

Shirley.

ALMS-HOUSE AND FARM.

The charges at the Alms-house and farm are $2,112, a de-

crease of eleven dollars from last year. The net cost for full

support of inmates is $1.12 per week against S1.50 last year, in-

92 REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.

eludes services of the Superintendent and Matron, hired labor,

services of physician, etc. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Northup

have had the management of the institution, and have performed

their duties to the satisfaction of the Overseers, who have se-

cured their services for another year. Ten hundred and thir-

teen dollars of the appropriation of ^i,ioo for the repairs of

buildings has been expended. It was intended to shingle the

barn. On examination it was found the roof-boards were worth-

less. New ones had to be put on ; and then it was determined

to put on slate, adding to the safety of the building in case of

fire; a new jet and cupolo were also added. The barn is nowlarge, convenient, well arranged, and a credit to the town. Theold frames attached to the barn have been put in good order,

boarded and painted, producing good shed room for carts, wag-

ons, etc., a comfortable hen house and good accommodation for

swine. The old corn crib or barn has been moved, clapboarded

and painted, and placed over a good cellar for vegetables. Theell of the house next to the barn has also been straightened up,

repaired and painted, all adding to the general good appearance

of the buildings. There are now no neglected or dilapidated

buildings on the place. Several other small repairs have been

made about the buildings, not of sufficient importance to men-

tion.

A cistern for water with a capacity of ten thousand gallons

has been constructed, and will be of great value not only to

supply water for domestic purposes and watering the stock, but

also for fire purposes. It is provided with a small force pumpwith hose, and may be of considerable value in case of fire.

Much of the time during the dry season the last three or four

years, the water supply has been entirely exhausted, and could

only be obtained at times by carting two or three miles. Thesupply is now ample, and we believe permanent.

Other improvements have been commenced by removing the

wall and old ash house on the south side of the house, for the

purpose of enlarging the yard when graded and other improve-

ments made, will add much to the good appearance from the road.

REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR. 93

The work can be done by the regular help of the institution; the

expense will not be felt. We recommend to the incoming board,

the carrying out the work commenced, and an appropriation of

:$ 1,200 for the poor at Alms-house, and $3,500 for outside poor,

^300 for repairing buildings.

INMATES OF ALMS-HOUSE.

John Clark, aged 79Charles Congdon, aged 38

Thomas Powers, aged 68

Ellen Powers, - - aged 62

Margaret O'Brien, aged 70

Lucy Harding, aged 55

Mary Baker, aged 85

Hiram Simpson, aged 62

Catherine Tynan, aged 70

Lewis Gaurnon, aged 24

Catherine Welch, aged 68

Lucy Cady, - - . aged 86

John Mack, aged 61

Daniel Holden, aged 65

Daniel Smith, aged 47

John McCarty, aged 61

Mary King, aged 20

Joseph King, aged 4Rosie King, aged 2

John Murphy, - aged 62

Frances Scarborough, aged 47Average Number, 20

DIED AT ALMS-HOUSE.

Calista Rich, March 15, - - - aged 85

Patrick Gleason, March 10, - - aged 85


ACCOUNTS DUE THE TOWN.

OUTSIDE ACCOUNT.

State of Massachusetts, - - ;^I4 oo

City of Lawrence, - - 15 oo

City of Northampton, - - 55 00

City of Fitchburg, - - 2 00

Town of Williamsburg, - - 6 00

Town of West Brookfield, - 45 26

Town of Rutland, - - - 20 50

Town of Medway, - - 8 00

ALMS-HOUSE ACCOUNT.

State of Massachusetts, - - ^393 00

J. P. Green, old iron, - - 5 73

^165 76

^398 73

INVENTORY OF PERSONAL PROPERTY AT THEALMS-HOUSE AND FARM, FEBRUARY 28, 1886.

Class I, - - - ^758 00

2, ... 319 20

3, - - -. 646 30

4, ... 222 45

5, - - - 208 GO

6, - 277 87

Additional to class 3, - - 10 50

^2,442 32

Amount carried forward, ^2,442 32

REPORT OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR. 95

Amount brought forward, - - $2,442 32

Inventory of 1885, - - - 2,129 78

Gain over 1885, -' - - $^12 54

ELBRIDGE S. ELLIS,GEORGE A. DRESSER,SILAS B. MORSE,

Appraisers.

Southbridge, Feb. 28, 1886.

ACCOUNT OF CASH

Received and paid the Treasurer by C. A, Paige for account of

the Overseers of the Poor for the year ending Feb. 28, 1886.

Town of Williamsburg, aid to Mrs. Helen

Wetherell, ^85 00

Town of ChaHton, aid to John Bashor, 52 00

Town of Wales, aid to Paul Baker, 5 00

Alpha M. Cheney, one yoke of oxen, 155 00

Henry H. Wells, cows, 120 00

Willie Weld, produce, 75

Oliver Oakes, produce, 4 50

Lewis Daraus, produce. 7 50

Mark Lachapelle, produce, 50

John B. Lamonte, produce, 3 00

William C. Callahan, produce. 3 00

Charles Peters, produce. I 50

George C. Shepard, produce. I 80

Michael Farrell, produce, I 50

William E. Northup, produce, 4 89

Amasa Haskell, produce, 5 25

Amount carried forward, $452 19



George F. North up, produce, 4 50.

W. Redhead, produce, I So

Alphonse Deslauriers, produce, 2 00

John Hubbard, produce, 3 CD

Chauncy Brown, produce, - IS

Andrew Clarke, produce. I 82

Frank P. Pratt, produce, I 50George F. Truesdale, produce, -

3 40Georo-e White, produce, 10 85

Miss Ferris, produce. 60

George W. Corey, produce, I 35

Keeping travelers over night. I 00

George F. Northup, produce, 28

Calvin A. Pai^^e, produce, 8 00

P. H. Carpenter & Co., produce, 35 55

Andrew J. Plimpton, produce. 87

Estate of Samuel C. Hartwell, produce, 10 15

Marcus M. Marble, produce, 14 01

Marcus Dillaber, produce, - I 75

Elisha M. Phillips, produce, 1

1

33^567 10

CALVIN A. PAIGE,E. M. PHILLIPS,WM. C CALLAHAN,

Overseers of the Poor.

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

FIRE ENGINEERS

REPORT.

The Engineers have the honor of presenting for your consid-

eration their annual report, giving the condition of the depart-

ment for the year ending February 28, 1886, and reviewing its

work of the past year.

MANUAL FORCE.

The manual force consists of a chief and four assistant

engineers, two steamer companies of fifteen men each, two

hook and ladder companies of ten men each, also eleven horses

subject to the call of the department.

FIRE ALARMS

The record of fire alarms for the year is four, the aggregate

loss of which is about fourteen hundred dollars, fully covered

by insurance.

With the growth of the town and constantly increasing man-

ufacturing interests the dangers from fires have been largely

augmented, and the number of fires and alaimswill increase

from year to year.

Well-equipped fire departments are not only necessary to a

successful insurance business, but are its salvation ; without

them the losses by fire would be so enormous that insurance

companies could not afford to take the risks at any rates that

would be offered.

100 REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS.

The board feel keenly the position in which the department

is placed in regard to getting out to fires, especially in the

night. The drivers have several hundred yards to go to get to

their teams, and after harnessing some of them have another

run of three or four hundred yards to get to the apparatus,

which to persons who are standing around watching the

progress of the fires seem an unneccessary delay.

We think the time has come when the town should have a

fire-alarm telegraph service. We can not afford to be any

longer without it ; it would add greatly to the security of our

manufacturing establishments located on the outskirts of the

town, and as they pay no small portion of our tax they should

have the benefit of this service to make their property more

secure.

APPARATUS.

The apparatus is in good condition. No. 2 hook and ladder

truck has been improved so as to be more convenient to handle

the ladders, and adds to the appearance of the truck.

HOSE.

We have purchased during the past year 400 feet of first

quality leather hose, which makes this department in first-class

condition to stand any service it may be called upon.

All of our previous recommendations in regard to water

supply are as important- to the welfare of the town today as

ever. The experience of other towns teaches us that there is

danger from long continued neglect, and we ought to take

warning from the lesson elsewhere taught, without waiting for

actual experie^ice.

The same good feeling prevails throughout the entire depart-

ment as in our previous report.

REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS. 101

We feel we can not say too much in commendation of the

firemen, in the manner in which they have discharged their

duties.

To all who have aided us in any way we tender our thanks.

Respectfully submitted.

CALVIN CLAFLIN,Chief Engineer.

ROLL 0ALL FOR 1885-6,

Calvin Claflin, Chief.

A. H. Cozzens, ist Asst. B. Stone, 2d Asst.

J. W. Robinson, 3d Asst. M. Egan, 4th Asst. and Clerk.

STEAMER COMPANY NO. I.

Charles P. Phipps, Foreman.

Alfred E. Morton, Assistant Foreman. E. L. Gay, Clerk.

Franklin Cady, Engineer and Steward. Geo. A. Bartlett, Asst.

William L. Felton, Fireman.

George W. Cady, Albert E. Johnson, Robert E. Moore,

Joseph Williams, Jr., Joseph Bebeau, James Marble, Eugene

Comstock, A. E. Buell ; Charles A. Pellett and William E.

Northup, substitutes.

HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. I.

George V. Moulton, Foreman.

M. L. Dillaber, Assistant Foreman.

E. A. Brown, Albert S. Clark, Charles Stone, Jules Stone,

Ruben Herron, Napoleon Duquette, Louis Duquette, Everett

Kenfield ; Levi Lovely and Frank Vinton, substitutes.

104 REPORT OP' FIRE ENGINEERS.

STEAMER COMPANY NO. 2.

A. L. Macomber, Foreman and Steward.

Luke Reilly, Assistant Foreman. J. Fred Fiske, Clerk.

Andrew Simpson, Engineer. George Simpson, Assistant.

James A. Ryan, Fireman.

George Upbam, George H. Thayer, Tbomas Burnes, James

Hoklen, Jobn Parker, William Bartlett, Frank Scavary, Jobn M.

McKinstry, Charles M. Hall; James Doyle, Edward Dougberty,

Jobn Boak and James H. Ryan, substitutes,

HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. 2.

Jobn J. Ryan, Foreman.

Micbael Breen, Assistant. Micbael M. Kelley, Clerk.

William Kennedy, Tbomas Ryan, Patrick J. Ward, Edward

Splaine, Jobn Splaine, Tbomas Sbca, Jobn F. Cuddiby; Jobn

T. Hoben and Peter Cunningbam, substitutes.

LIST OF FIRES.

Marcb ii. Central Mill Co.'s dwelling bouse. Steamer No,

I called out. Not needed. Cause of fire: defective flues.

Loss sligbt.

July 4. A. T. Buel's bouse. Steamer No i and Hook and

Ladder No. i. Not needed. Cause of fire: cbimney. Loss

sligbt.

September 27. W. S. Fitts' bouse on Glover street. Full

department out. Tbree bouses. Cause of fire not known. Loss

$300. Insurance, ^ 1,000.

REPORT OF FIRE ENGINEERS. 105

November 26. Hamilton Woolen Co., woolen mill. Full de-

partment out. Cause of fire : hot box. Loss $600. Fully in-

sured.

MICHAEL EGAN, Clerk.

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

TAX COLLECTOR

UNPAID TAXES,

Amies, Edwin B

,

$2 00

Armes. Harriet, 35 89

Albee, Linus C, 2 00

Anglum, James, 2 GO

Anger, Charles, 2 00

Aver, Charles F., 2 00

Anger, Joseph, 2 00

Ayers, Edward, 2 00

Agnew, Andrew, 2 00

Angel, Nathan B., 2 00

Avey, Frank, 2 00

Amidon, J. R., 3 40Amidon, S. R., 2 GO

Austrum, Henry F., 2 00

Ayers, John G., 2 00

Agnew, George, 2 00

Anger, Alfred, 2 OG

Baylies, Albert P., 2 GO

Brackett, Joseph, 7 48

Brennan, Patrick, 2 00

Butler, James, 2 00

Bonner, John, 2 00

Breen, Michael, 2 00

Bowker, John W., 2 GG

Blute, Michael, 2d, 2 OG

Buckley, John, $2 00

Bridget Martin, 2 00

Bowker, William, estate, 16 28

Brown, Thomas W. D., 2 OG

Brunett, George, 2 go

Bachand, Jean B., 2 00

Bestrand, Joseph, 2 00

Benoit, Pierre, 2 00

Bachand, Louis, 44Baylies Henry, 2 00

Bibeau, Joseph, 2 OO

Burke Pierre, 2 GO

Boardman, Romain, 2 gg

Boardman, Mrs. H. A., 74Bond, Dr. W. H., 3 85

Buchanan, William, 2 00

Blain, Robert, 2 00

Bronge, Edward, 2 oO

Beuvans, James, 2 00

Barrett, A. H., 2 00

Blanchard, Josue T., 2 00

Beecher, Edwin S., 2 00

Boucher, Dieadonne, 2 00

Bartlett, William F., 2 og

Bracken, Henry, 2 oo

no UNPAID TAXES.

Belanger Francois, 00 Bourque, Hercules, $2 00

Barrie. Joseph J., 2 00 Balthuzer, Henrie, Sr., 2 74Bachand, Cleophuse, 2 00 Bachand, Michael, 3rd, 2 00

Brennan, Michael, 2 00 Bronze, Henry, 2 00

Bouvier. William, 2 00 Bourdelais, Ephrium, 2 00

Bachand, Pierre, 2 00 Bonnett, John, 2 00

Bullock, William W., 2 00 Bibeau, Pierre, 2 00

Boyer, Alexis, 2 00 Blais, Alexander, 2 00

Blanchard, Pierre, 2 00 Bourdeau, Gilbert, 2 00

Boulanger, Paul, 2 00 Beckwith, Arthur, 2 00

Bennoit, Pierre, D, 2 00 Bennett, Dr. F. G., 2 00

Brown, David J., 2 00 Bois, Samuel, 2 00

Belanger, Joseph, 2 00 Beecher, Jean B., 2 00

Belanger, Elzear, 2 00 Brewer, Thomas, 2 00

Beauregard, Felix, 2 00 Bigelow, James, 2 00

Brunell, Ignunce, 2 00 Bolten, Ernest H., 2 00

Blute, John, 2 00 Bonin, Francis, 2 00

Barrett. G. F., 2 00 Bonin, Amodee, 2 00

Bouvier, Joseph, 2 00 Bartlett, Charles D., 2 00

Bachand, Michael, 2 00 Blaine, Henry, 3 1

1

Beauregard, Joseph, 2 00 Bonnette, Joseph, 2 00

Bachand, Hyacinth, 2 00 Bennett, Daniel E., 2 00

Bachand, Michael, 2d, 2 00 Boucher, Narcisse, 2 00

Bachand, Joseph, 2 00 Bertrand, Lewis, 00

Broduen, John, 2 00 Barres, J. B

,

2 00

Bouvier, T.udger, 2 00 Brown, John, 2 00

Bourdean, Albert, 2 00 Chamberlain, A. M., 50 84

Boucher, Charles, 2 00 Clarke, F. J., 2 00

Buchan, William, 2 CO Cole, Alfred E., 2 00

Brennan, John, 2 00 Clarke, Mrs. Mary E., 64 12

Bourque, Joseph 0., 2 00 Chassie, Joseph, 12 89

Benoit, Pierre, 2d, 2 00 Chamberlain, D. M., 73 78

Balthozer, Henry, 2d, 2 00 Collins, Bernard, 2 00

Boucher, Stanislas, 2 00 Cantara, 0. T., 2 00

Brissett, Frank, 2 00 Coldrich, Matthew, Jr., 2 00

Broudeur, J. B., 2 00 Coldrich, Thomas, 2 00

UNPAID TAXriS. I I I

Conant, H. J., $2 44 Cronan, Samuel, $2 00

Collins, Michael, 2 oo Cameron, R. L,, 2 00

Cocklin, Thomas, 2 00 Casavant, J. B., 2 OO

Carey, Andrew, 2 0(J Ceston, Charles, 2 OO

Crawford, Geo., 2 oo Curley, John, 2 00

Carney, John, 2 oo Combras, Horace, 2 OO

Caplett, Pierre, 2 00 Caron, Romain, 2 OO

Coffin, William G., 2 00 Caron, Analote, 2 OO

Clarke, John C, 2 oo Cusson, Moise, 2 OO/-^ 1 1 T 1

Clarke, Joseph, 2 00 Champagne, Maxim, 2 OO

Clarke, Charles M., 2 oo Collins, Patrick, 2 OO

Cabana, Joseph, 2 oo Clark, banders. 2 00

Caine, Robert, 2 oo Carney, John, Jr., 2 oo

Cain, Robert Jr., 2 00 Cutting, John, 2 00

Cooper, Benjamin, 2 00 Codere, Joseph, 2 00

Cooney, Robert, 2 00 Cooper, J. P., 2 oo

Cavanagh, Lawrence, 2 00 Cutting, Jonathan, 2 00

Comford, Michael, 2 CO Cook, A. B., 2 00

Carey, Thomas, J., 2 oo Cassion, Patrick, 2 00

Cuddmy, ratricK, 2 OO Comeau Lugene, 2 CO

Clarke, Albert S., 2 00 CUfford, James, 2 00

Culhns, Arthur B., 2 oo Cunningham. Peter, 2 00

Creedon, Michael, 2 oo Chomnard, rerdmand. 2 00

Chamberlain, b. D., 2 oo Carney, John, 2 00

Croten, Depherin, 2 00 Cain, Pred. 2 00

Champagne, Pierre, 2 00 CussiCK, Lawrence, 2 00

Capistrand, Morris, 2 oo Chamberlain, Arthur L., 2 00

Capistrand, Joseph, 2 oo Carmele, Peter. 2 oo

Curran, John, 2 00 Cumberback, Thomas, 2 00

Cuddihy, John, 2 oo Dumas, Pierre, 2 oo

Carney, Cornelius, 2 oo Dionne, Joseph, Jr., 2 oo

Callahan, Thomas, 2 00 Desrosen, Louis, 2 00

Cormier, Pierre, 2 00 Donais, Samuel, 2 00

Cain, Hugh, 2 00 Donais, Alexis, 2 oo

Curley, Thomas, 2 00 Degrenier, Andre, 2 00

Cafferey, H. M., 2 00 Dumas, Daniel, 2 00

112 UNPAID TAXES.

Desomdie, Francois, $2 CO

Deleny Michael, 2 00

Durfee, Henry D., 2 37Dodd, Martin, 2 GO

Desrosiers, L. J., 2 00

Demerce, Eli, 2 GO

Demerce, Gregorie, 2 OG

Duquette, Joseph, 2 GG

Duquette, Edward, Jr., 2 OG

Duclas, David, 2 GG

Doyle, John, 2 OG

Deslauriers, Edward, 2 GG

Douty, Charles, 2 OG

Decelles, Hormidas, 2 GO

Decelles, Ernest, 2 GO

Desoulmers, Alex, 19 89

Duclos, Tousant, 2 GG

Desrosier, Octave, 2 OG

Donohue, James, 2 GO

Desomdu, Eouis, 2 GG

Desrosiers, Joseph, 2 00

Doyle, James, 2 00

Dufant, David, 2 00

Duchaum, Oliver, 2 GO

Dupens, Anatole, 2 00

Delage, Frederic, 2 GO-

Demerie, Napoleon, 2 GO

Delage, Eliodore, 2 GO

Darand, George, 2 00

Dufant, Pierre, 2 00

Dolan, John, 2 GO

Delehanty, E. J., 2 00

Davis, Mason, 2 00

Deslauriers, Alfred, 2 OG

Deslauriers, Antoine, 2 00

Degrenier, Desire, 2 00

Duprey, Albert, $2 00

Duchaum, Maxime, 2 00

Desmerce, Joseph, 2 00

Donias, Samuel, Jr., 2 GO

Desrosiers, Antoine, 2 00

Duquette, Napoleon, 2 00

Domllette, Oliver, 2 GO

Delage, Pierre, 2 00

Duchesneau, Oliver, 1

1

34Duval Henry, 2 GO

Demerce, Joseph, 2d, 2 00

Duquette, Louis, 2 00

Duquette, Pierre, 2 GO

Demerce, Ensebe, 2 GO

Demerce, Albert, 2 GO

Dufant, P'elix, 2 00

Daignault, Philibert, 2 00

Duhamd Lawrence, 2 00

Donais, Alfred, 2 GO

Dufant, Nazariou, 2 00

Ennis, John, 2 00

Ecclestun, Charles F., 2 GO

Edward, Edwin, 2 00

Eithier, Cyriile, 2 00

Flood, }ohn. GO

P'erion, Zepherin, 2 GO

P'arland, Antoine, 3 4^^

Freniere, P>ancoise, 2 74Fiske, Fred J., 2 GO

P^elton, William L., 2 00

P^lewry, Lawrence, 2 CO

P'ountain, Lucian, 2 GO

P'ortier, Pierre, 2 00

P'arland, Eugene, 2 00

Farley, Henry, 2 00

Fallows, Alfred, 2 00

UNPAID

Gervius, Isadore, $2 OO

Gleason, Mrs. James, QO

Gaumond, Francois, 2 OO

Gaudette, Hercules, 2 OO

Geriourd, ]. B., 2 00

Gauthier, Stanislas, 2 OO

Grant Michael, 2 OO

Giroux, Louis, 2 00

Gravel, Xavier, 2 OO

Gerouard, Francois, 2 00

Gravel, Louis, 2 OO

Gagnon, John, 2 00

Gravel, Elphege, 2 00

Gagnon, Moise, 2 OO

Garceau Moses, 2 CO

Geer, J. M., 2 00

Geer, Frank H., 2 OO

Grant, James, 2 00

Grank, William, 2 OO

Grant, Bernard, 2 00

Galipeau, Alfred, 2 OO

Gilbert, Antoine, 2 74Gilbert, Pierre, 2 00

Gagnon, Pierre, 2 OO

Goddeu. Edmond, 2 OO

Guilmet, Eugene, 2 00

Gregorie, Joseph, 2 OO

Garseau, Pierre, 2 CO

Grant, George W., 2 00

Grandchump, Joseph, 2 00

George, James, 2 74

Gaumand, Abraham, 2 OO

Gaumand, Raymond, 2 00

Gregorie, Charles, 2 00

Gagnon Lucien, 2 OO

Gauthier, Amable, 2 00

TAXES. 113

Grencier, Nazarmi S2 00

Gregorie, Jouchien, 2 OO

Gowan, John, 2 00

Guillelte, Michael, 2 00

Crrant, iiawara. 2 00

Graid, Frank, 2 OO

Graid, Louis, 2 001 ' T T)Galipeau, J. B., 2 00

lioben, John 1 ., 2 747 T It AllHoughton, A. B., 32T r IT \Howard, Lewis A., 85T T T UHogan, John, 2 OOT 7 T *

Homer, Louis, 2 OO

Holden. Daniel. 2 OO

J larrigan, Patrick, 2 00

Holden, 1 nomas. 2 00

Hoiden, James T., 2 00

Hayes, John, 2 OOT T 1 T THooker, L. L., 2 OO

Hayes, Pierre, 2 00

Horton, Charles, L., 2 00T T 11 T 1

Hall, John O., 2 00

Henry, William S., 2 00

Howe, F. E., 2 00TT 11 117*11* T FAHail, William L. D

,2 00

T T TA 1Hanson, Daniel, 3 i6r T THammon, James, 2 OO

Hetu, Louis, 2 OO

Hemmingway, Judson, 2 00IT T 1 1 T 7Hogan, John W., 2 OO

Hill, Henry M., 2 00

Houle, Theophile, 2 00T T 1 All .Holmes, Albert, 2 OO

Horton, David K., 2 00

Hogan, Edward, 2 OO

Hartshorn, Albert, 2 00

114 Unpaid taxes.

Hetu, Eleazer, $2 00

Harrigan, Daniel, 2 00

Hourigan. James, 2 oo

Holden, Daniel, 2 00

Hinchcliffe, William, 2 00

Hanley, Patrick, 2 00

Henshaw, George H., 2 oo

Irwin, Stephen P., Jr., 2 00

Johnson, Thomas N., 2 oo

Jack, William, 2 00

Joubet, E., 2 oo

Jennison, Charles L., 2 00

Julbert, Deendom, 2 00

Julbert, Ornegum, 2 00

Kelly, James H., 2 oo

King, Augustus, 2 00

Keough, John, 2 00

Kind, Fred., 2 oo

Kirk, Thomas, 2 oo

King, Paul N., 2 oo

Kenny, John, 2 00

Keough, James, 2 oo

Keyes, Thomas, 2 00

Keating, Martin, 15 32

Keating, John, 2 oo

Kelly, William, 2 oo

Keeler, Seth, 2 oo

Leonard, Bernard, 2 00

Litchfield, Edward M., 2 oo

Langvin, Joseph, 20 35

Lavally, Michael, 2 00

Lucier, Gelas, 2 oo

Lavoice, Telesphore, 2 00

Lamothe, Felix, 2 00

Lynch, Patrick, 2 oo

Lachapelle, Narcisse, 2 00

Lavoice, Pierre, $2 oo

Lee, Richard, 2 oo

Lynch. Thomas, 2 oo

Lataille, Alex., 2 oo

Lavalle, Louis, 2 oo

Lucier, Thomas, 17 56

Langvin, Pierre, 2 00

LeClair, P. Narcisse, 2 00

Langvin, Alphonse, 2 00

Lavonge, Louis, 2 00

Larivier, Pierre, 2 00

Laughlin, John, 2 00

Lusignan, Adolph, 2 00

Lavalle, Joseph, Jr., 2 74Lavalle, Louis, 3d, 2 00

Lavalle, J., 2 00

Lamothe, Felix, Jr., 2 00

Lyon, Otis P"., 2 00

Lamothe, Olivier, 2 00

Lucier, Magloin, 2 00

Lucier, Alfred, 2 00

Lucier, Joseph, 2 oo

Lucier, William, 2 00

Lynch, Thomas, 2 00

Leduc, Moses, 2 uo

Lavalle, Gaeus, Jr., 2 00

Lataille, Cyrille, 2 00

Lee, James, 2 00

Loranger, J. B., 2 00

Lusignan, Charles, 2 00

Lamothe, Henry, 2 00

Lamothe, Dennis, 2 00

Lacasse, Alfred, 2 00

Lavalle, Albert, 2 74Lusignan, Clement, 2 00

Lusignan, Clement, Jr., 2 00

UNPAID TAXES.

Leduc, Telesphore, $2 00

Lavalle, Pierre, 2 GO

Landry, Paul, 2 GO

Lavalle, Pierre, 2 00

Lynk, Frank, 2 00

Loomis, Augustus, 2 00

Lachapelle, Joseph E., 2 OG

Laplante, Louis, 2 00

Laplante, Joseph, 2 00

Lagesse, Adolph, 2 00

Lachapelle, J. B., 2 00

Larivier, Louis, 2 00

Lescarbo, P^bien, 2 00

Lescarbo, L., 2 GOT 1 T T )

Laroche, j. B. D,

2 00

Longvin, Paul, 2 GG

Lavalle, Pierre, 2 GO

Lavoice, fienry, 2 GO

Laparde, Joseph, 2 GG

Livernois, Jules, 2 GG

Laroche, Julien, 2 GO

Laroche, Charles, 2 GG

Lavedier, Joseph, 2 GG

Larivier, Joseph D., 2 00

Laplante, Osias, 00

Lavoix, Calints, 2 )

Livernois, Ohvier, 2 00

Lavalle, Thomas, 2 00

Lippu, Napoleon., 2 00

Laroche, Ladger, 2 GG

Larochelle, Pierre, 2 00

Laliberty, Maxime, 2 00

Laplante, Norbert, 2 00

Lezotte, Edward, 2 00

Labossier, Pierre, 2 00

Labossier, Philias, 2 00

Labossier, Stanislas, $2 00

Lavalle, Paul, 2 00

Ledere, Geoiiacy, 2 00

Lacasse, Arthur, 2 GO

Lacasse, Francois, 2 00

Larivier, Louis, 2 00

Lapiene, Joseph, 17 76

Lapiene, Joseph, Jr., 2 GG

Lapiene, Napoleon, 2 GO

McCullum, Douglas, 2 75

Mansfield, Thomas, 2 74McKinstry. Alfred, 2 CO

Monett, Moiss, 2 GO

Mulhulland, Nicholas, 2 GO

Murray, Augustus, 2 00

Murphy, Michael, 2 GG

Murphy, James, 2 GG

Moore, Robert P., 2 OG

Marchessault, Moise, 2 GG

Morns, (Jwen, 2 GO

McKinard, Patrick, 2 GO

MarLland, John, 2 GO

Mullen, Patrick, I 85

Mctevin, Napoleon, 2 GG

Minns, James, 2 00

xMcOuu-k, William, 2 GO

Moulion, George V., 2 GG

Murphy, Thomas, 2 GO

Martin, J. B., 2 GG

M acorn ber, A. L., 6 44Marshalsault, Narcisse, 2 GG

McGilpin, John C, 2 GO

Mansfield, John, 2 OG

Murphy, Dennis, 2 GO

Melloney, Louis M,, 2 00

Myers, Augustus, 2 GO

ir6 UNPAID TAXES.

Morrill, Moses, S2 oo

Matte, Damare, 2 co

McBeth, J. H., 2 00

Morse, Ruggles,\V.& A.M., i 63

Morse, Ruggles W., 23 98

Marchessaiilt, Joseph, 2 00

Marshessault, Henry, 2 00

Murphy, Eugene, 2 00

Morrissey, James P.. 2 00

McCarthy, John, 2 00

Morrissey, Patrick, 2 00

Murphy, Thomas, 2 OD

Mitchel, Samuel, Jr., 2 00

Martin, John, 2 00

Morrissey, Lawrence, 2 00

Morrissey, John, 2 00

Martel, Abraham, 2 00

Mathiew, Felix, 2 00

Murphy, Dennis, 2 00

Marsh, George L., 2 00

Moore, Octave, 2 00

Montigny, Charles, 2 00

Moringo, Eugene, 2 00

McDermott, Joseph^ 2 00

Mitchel, Samuel, 2 00

Mandeville, Norbert, 2 00

Merand, Telesphore, 2 00

Murphy, Edward, 2 00

Momminy, Hormidas, 2 00

Marauder, Charles G., 2 00

Martel, Isadore, 2 37Momminy, Jeremiah J., 2 00

Murphy, Michael, 2 00

Martland, Charles, 2 00

Murphy, John, 2 00

Neault, Joseph, 17 02

Nadeau, Louis, $2 00Nadeau, J. B., 2 00

Nadeau, Joseph, 2 oa^»'olan, Thomas, 2 00

O'Brien, Michael, 2 oo-

O'Brien, Martin, 2 oa

O'Keefe, Patrick, 2 00

O'Keefe, Michael, 2 00O'Keefe, James, 00

Olds, George C, 2 00

O'Brien, Jeremiah, CO

Oliver. Hiram, 2 00

Putney, Newton E., 2 OQ

Patton, Thomas L., 2 00

Patenaude, David, 2 00

Pellequin, Pierre, 2 00

Pellequin, Pierre, Jr., 2 00

Proulx, Joseph, 2 00

Proulx, Joseph E., 2 00

Pellet, Charles H., 2 00

Paivers, William D., 2 00

Phelps, George J., 2 00

Pellequin, Louis, 2 00

Peck, Pierre, 2 00

Proulx, J. B., 2 00

Proulx. J. B., Jr., 2 00

Pocci, Dominique, 00

Proulx, Charles, 2 00

Proulx, Maxime, 2 00

Potvin, Francois, 2 00

Proulx, Benjamin, 2 00

Patenaude, Joseph, 2 00

Paul, P'rancois, 2 ooPheron, Charles, 2 00

Pager, Pierre, 2 00

Patenaude, Exarex, 2 00

UNPAID

Pellequin, Adolph, 00

Potvin, George, 2 GO

Proulx, Bozile, 2 GO

Proulx, Francois, Jr., 2 OO

Proulx, J. B., Jr., 2 00

Porrier, Pierre, 2 GO

Pelequin, Joseph, Jr., 2 OG

Plasse, Henry, 2 00

Polasher, Ernest, 2 OO

Peck, Theodule, 2 00

Peck, Richard, 2 OO

Prusanault, Bernabe, 2 G J

Pager, William, 2 GO

Peck, Napoleon, 2 GG

Potvin, Joseph, 2 GO

Place, Theodore M., 2 OG

Pelequin, Theotine, 2 OO

Perron, Phillias, 2 OO

Parker, John, 2 OO

Perron, Louis, 2 OG

Parent, Cleaphase, 2 OO

Parent, Victor, 2 OO

Perron, Michael, 2 OO

Plante, Augustus, 2 OO

Phaneauf, Paul, 2 OO

Pcrreault, J. B., 2 OO

Proirier, J. B., 2 GO

Proulx, Joseph, D., 2 OG

Porter, Hannah L., 6/

Quirk, John, 2 OO

Reynolds, Monroe, 12 12

Ryan, John J., 2 GO

Riley, Matthew, 2 OO

Ryan, Thomas, 2 OO

Ryan, James H., 2 00

Ryan, James W., 2 OO

TAXES. 1 17

Robert, Louis, $2 00

Racicot. Louis, I I 34Reed, Joseph, 2 GO

Rowney, James, 2 GO

Ritter, Frank, 2 GG

Ramsey, Abram, 2 GO

Ritter, Morris, 2 GO

Ryan, Patrick, 2 GG

Renard, Pierre, 2 00

Renard, Joseph, 2 GO

Robideau, Augustus, 2 GO

Reynolds, George W., 2 GG

Rabitaills, Clement, 2 GO

Riley, Matthew, 2 GO

Renaud, J. B., 2 00

Ryan, William O., 2 GG

Richard, Alfred, 2 GO

Riopelle, Leander, 3 1

1

Riopelle, Eugene, 2 GG

Recher, Joseph, 2 00

Robert, Louveraim, 2 OO

Robidan, Cyrille, 2 OO

Rheims, Leon, 2 OO

Reed, F. H., 2 OO

Smith & Bacon, 59 20

Sayles, Sarah, estate, 2 96Simpson Daughters, I I 32

Smith. Andrew J., 2 00

Shepard, Frank H., 2 00

Shesler, John, 2 00

Senecal Narcisse, 18

Sheridan, Patrick, 2 00

Savory, Frank, 2 00

Simpson, F. Havier, 2 00

Sinard, Aristide, 2 37St. Onge, Vitatien, 2 00

Ii8 UNPAID

Simmons, Samuel, $2 00

Simpson, George, 2 oo

Smith, Robert, 2 oo

Simpson, Louis, 2 oo

St. Onge, Joseph, 2 00

Surprenant, Joseph, 2 oo

Savory, Pierre, 2 oo

Sanders, William, 2 00

Sullivan,' Daniel, 2 00

Swiney, Joseph, 2 oo

St. Martin, Antoine, 2 00

Tobin, Joseph, 2 oo

Thetreault, Jacques, 2 00

Thetreault, Treffle, 2 oo

Thimblin, Anthony, 2 oo

Therren, Desire, 2 oo

Toppin, John H., 2 00

Townsend, F. W., 2 oo

Tessier, Pierre, 2 oo

Tremblay, Theophile, 2 00

Thompson, Eber C, 2 oo

Taft, Robert W., 2 oo

Taylor, Charles R., 2 00

Tremblay, Frank A., 2 oo

Therien, Julien, 2 oo

Tremblay, Treffley, 2 oo

Tisdale, Dennis, 2 00

Trudel, Jules, 2 00

TAXES.

Thereault, Emery, $2 00

Thereault, Joseph, 2 00

Tyler. A., 2 00

Tremblay, Theophile, 2 00

Thereault, Philip, 2 00

Vinton, David B., 2 00

Vinton, Larkin, 2 00

Varin, Joseph, 2 00

Walker, Horace, i8 09

Weld, William S., 76 43Ward, Thomas, 2 00

Whalen, Paul, 2 00

Whalen, Martin, 2 00

Weld, E. D., 2 00

Ward, Patrick, 2 00

Wesson, James, 2 00

Ware, James B., 2 00

Warren, William, 2 00

Washington, George, 2 00

Welsh, John, 2 00

W^esson, Alonzo C., 2 00

Waldron, Joseph H., 3 48

Wright, George, 2 00

Wheaton, Erastus, 2 00

West, Ernest, 2 00

Welsh, John, 2 00

Wright, E., 29 38

UNPAID TAXES. 119

NON-RESIDENTS

Horace Cutting, estate, Sturbridge, $7 40

r\bd VVllier, VVO(JQblOLK, 5 55

iz, r . onaw, opriiignciu, 000VV. r\. 11 OriaiJL, i I (J V lU L,I1LC,

Winnie Vinton, Woodstock, I 48

A. L. Bancroft, Woodstock, 2 96

F. B. Grant, Providence, 5 92

Caroline Vinton, Dudley, - II 84

Emily A. King, Douglas, 17 76

G. L. Clarke, Providence, - 13 32

ANNUAL REPORT

OF THE

School Committee.

REPORT.

The changes in the schools during the year have been few;

the most important are the closing of the Plimpton street

school and the reducing the number of teachers in the High

School from three to two. The Plimpton street school has been

united with the River street of same grade. If there should

happen to be any marked increase in the number of pupils a

reopening of Plimpton street school would be necessary. The

wretched accommodations in the Town Hall made it desirable,

if possible, to discontinue the third recitation in the High

School. This was done at the expense of dropping some

studies and of necessity shortening the times of recitation in

some classes. This is a matter of grave importance to all

parents, and especially to those who now have children passing

through this school, who are daily suffering from the limited

facilities that we are able to provide for them in these quarters;

and it should incite an earnest and intense agitation of the

question of immediately securing suitable room for this school.

We suggested in our last report that the outlay under the

text book law, would probably be reduced one-half the present

year, the figures show ^1,005 against $1,746 last year, taking out

the cost of books newly introduced, there will remain a little

more than our estimate. This expense will doubtless grow less

next year, and reach its level in about two years thereafter.

We have endeavored to fulfill our duty of knowing the condi-

tion of the schools for ourselves, not trusting to second-hand

reports from any one. We regret to say that the condition of

124 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

the schools below the grammar grades is on the whole, less sat-

isfactory ihan a year ago. Among the various causes, we would

name the prevalence of the whooping cough and measles, also

the condition necessarily incident to a transition period from

one form of suj)ervision to another. We hope another year's

work under one system will remedy this trouble.

In regard to promotion of pupils, we desire to emphasize our

determination to insist upon such a reasonable standard of

scnolarship to secure admittance to the High School or promo-

tion in any grade, as will fully prepare them to take the greatest

possible advantage of each succeeding grade, and we hope to be

able every year to raise this standard which will be the very

best indication that we are making progress in the right direc-

tion. We would discountenance the practice of pupils try-

ing to skip a grade, believing that the most precocious child

will make more solid progress by taking the entire course in

time allotted and draw upon the teacher for supplementary

work, if capable of greater effort.

It is reported that the State agent who visited our schools

last fall, left the impression that our schools were not in as good

condition as in other towns similarly situated, and that a great

amount of work would be necessary to bring them up. While

we would like to believe this to be only a stereotyped remark,

made to keep Committees from going to sleep, it would be in-

deed difficult for us to reconcile this opinion with the follow-

ing facts in our experience. Namely : That we have never

had a pupil from any other city or town in the State that has

entered our graded schools, that has ever been found in ad-

vance of the average of the class, but more frequently behind;

also from common tests that are applied in other places, we

have never failed of making a satisfactory showing when tried

in our schools.

The town having directed us to employ a Superintendent, we

secured the services of Mr. William Harper, of Farmington,

Me., at an .annual salary of ^1,400. His high recommenda-

tions, extensive scholarship, with years of experience in training

REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE. 125

teachers, seemed to point him out as specially fitted for the

work ; his report is herewith presented as a part of our report

which renders it unnecessary for us to go into particulars as to

the schools. With the exception of some slight changes men-

tioned in the Superintendent's report, the regulations and

courses of study remain as last year, the changes are so few it

seems needless to reprint this year.

Once more we urge upon your attention the pressing need of

a commodious school building to accommodate all the higher

grades. Our school houses are discreditable to a town of our

wealth and population, we are far behind the average of towns

of like size. There is no other question before the town so im-

portant to its permanent welfare as this.

Respectfully submitted,

J. J. OAKES,JAMES M. AMMIDOWN,CHARLES HAGGERTY,REV. SILVANUS HAYWARD,E. M. PHILLIPS,A. J. BARTHOLOMEW,

School Committee.

SUPERINTENDENT'S i!^EPORT,

To the School Committee of the Tovm of Southbridge :

Gentlemen : In enterinf]^ on the duties of the office, at the

opening of the Fall term, I found the schools generally in good

condition, well supplied with books and other necessary appli-

ances, and apparently in a state of growth. Indications of

recent progress were not wanting, and there appeared to be

little that could not be safely used as a foundation for future

development.

The time covered by this report being but little more than

half the school year, and it being prepared amid pressure of

other duties incident to the first year of service, I assume that

a very elaborate paper will not be expected.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE.

The averao-e membership and attendance have been materially

diminished, especially in the Primary grades, by the prevalence

of measles and whooping cough during the Winter term. Someof the schools have had little more than half their usual numberfor most of the time since the Christmas vacation. The numberof truants reported since August 31 is 13; of these one has

been reported a second time and another five or six times,

making the whole number of cases about 20.

The law requiring attendance for at least twenty weeks each

year between the ages of 8 and 14 is unquestionably a beneficent

one, securing a fair elementary education to thousands in the


State who would otherwise be deprived of it. I wish here to

express my hearty appreciation of the co-operation of employers

of labor in enforcing the law. Parents are sometimes in error

as to the time when the required term is completed. " Twentyweeks" I understand to mean lOO days of actual attendance,

less only legal holidays or others granted by the proper author-

ities.

TEXT-BOOKS.

The list of text-books with which you had supplied the schools

I think could hardly be surpassed. The changes which I have

recommended have been with a view of lightening somewhat

the work of the pupils, especially in the lower grades, and of

supplying them with Supplementary reading. In accordance

with votes passed by your board from time to time. Supple-

mentary reading has been supplied to five grades, as follows :

Second grade, 40 Johonnot's Friends in Feathers and

Fur, cost - - - - $10 GO

Fourth grade, 80 Child's Book of Nature, Part I, cost 24 00

Sixth grade, 80 Eclectic Primary U. S. History, cost 33 60

Eighth grade, 40 Child's Book of Nature, Part II, cost 13 20

Ninth grade, 35 Child's Book of Nature, Part III, cost 11 55

Total cost, . - - . f,g2 35

The introduction of Supplementary reading is in accordance

with the general tendency at the present time, and I think is

and will be fully warranted by the results. Pupils make more

rapid progress, their interest is greatly increased, and in addi-

tion they realize whatever benefits are to be derived from the

study of Literature. The child should not and need not go

through the common school without acquiring a knowledge and

appreciation of good literature.

Parts II and III of the Book of Nature can also be used in

lower grades, and should ultimately be placed earlier in the

course.

REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE. 12^

In accordance with the new law relatuig to temperance in-

struction, and with instructions of the Committee, Misses

Buckalew and Lewis' Practical Work in the School Room, has

been placed in the hands of the Primary teachers as a basis

for oral lessons, and Smith's Primer of Physiology has been

placed by your direction in the Fifth grade; for the present only

as supplementary reading. I regard this as, on the whole, the

best of the many works of its class for young pupils, and its use

cannot fail, not only to promote temperance, but also, by teach-

ing a better care of the body in various ways, to contribute to

health and happiness. The enactment of the law requiring such

instruction was a wise measure, which will in time be product-

ive of great results.

Additional Supplementary reading will also be needed. AReader which may be read at a single sitting of a few hours, as

any below the Fifth can be, and which contains much less read-

ing matter than a single issue of many daily papers, can not

reasonably be expected to interest, instruct, and stimulate a

bright pupil for an entire year or more, especially when he has

heard the whole of it read many times by others before the

book was placed in his own hands. It should also be noted that

Supplementary reading does not ultimately add to the expense,

for a book read through a second time will be worn more than a

new one, being less appreciated, and therefore less carefully

used. And though a pupil would improve by going through a

reader a second time, he would improve much more with a newone. It is also extremely important that his interest be con-

stantly and well maintained.

COST OF BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.

The advantages of the free supply of text-books and supplies,

as required by. the recent law, are obvious. Economy, efficien-

cy, and increased attendance are unquestionable results. Withthe present number of pupils, the net cost per annum will prob-

ably be not far from ;^400 for books, and ^350 for supplies.

I50 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The cost the past year is shown by the following statement

:

Books and supplies on hand March i, 1885, ^3^0 00

Books bought during the year, ^637 52

Supplies bought during the year, 367 '88

$1,005 40$1,325 40-

Books and supplies in use March i. 1886,

more than last year, estimated, $200 00

Books and supplies on hand March i, 1886, 368 36

Books and supplies sold during the year, 42 15

$610 51

Net cost for the year, - - $714 89

Net cost per pupil, (average membership), $1 04

As so large a proportion of the books in use are new, the cost

of books will probably be considerably below the average for

about three years to come. Including, say, $100 for Supple-

mentary reading, I think $300 will be ample for next year, and a

still less amount for the year following. The cost of supplies,

on the other hand, v^^ill not vary greatly from year to year.

ECONOMY IN EXPENDITURES.

The direction of the expenditures for supplies, fuel, repairs,

and various incidental expenses, constitutes an important trust.

The endeavor has been to exercise the strictest economy by

making judicious expenditures, and by avoiding every sort of

waste.

The greatest field for a true economy is in getting only what

is thoroughly adapted to the purpose required, with due regard

to quantity and quality; and without claiming to have made no

mistakes, I believe I am in a position, to welcome the closest

scrutiny of every expenditure that has been made under mydirection. I estimate the expenses for the ensuing year as fol-

lows :

REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE. 13^

High School, $1,900 00

Common Schools,

Salaries,

Wood, -

Care rooms, etc.,

.$7,250 00

400 00

280 00

7,930 00Contingent expenses,

Books, -

Supplies, - - -

New desks. Main street Intermediate,

Other expenses.

$300 00

350 00

150 00

600 001,400 00

Total, $ 1 1,230 00

Unless effected by contingencies now impossible to foresee,

the expenditures should be within the above figures in every in-

stance.

These are among the best investments that can be made for

the school-room. The schools are well supplied with maps,

though some of them are old and out of date and should be re-

placed, and in a few instances, additional maps are required.

The higher Primaries, on account of the use of an elementary

Geography in place of the larger one, each need a full set.

The following maps and apparatus have been purchased since

the opening of the Fall term

:

For High School,

Classical map, (De Bello Gallico), cost $3 25

Maury's Physical and Commercial Chart, 96Whitall's Planisphere, (for Astronomy class), 3 00

Map of Europe, {for History class), 2 50

Chemical and Physical apparatus, - 42 04For Primary Schools.

Five outline maps of New England, - 5 60

For Lower Grammar Schools.

Two sets Fiedler's Anatomical Charts, I5 40

MAPS AND APPARATUS.

$72 75


At least Sioo worth of additional apparatus should be pro-

vided for the High School next year, most of it at the opening

of the Spring term. Until the recent purchases were made, a

few pieces of mechanical and pneumatic apparatus constituted

the entire stock on hand, there being no chemical apparatus.

But to teach science in a manner at all satisfactory without ap-

paratus, is simply impossible. Apparatus of wood and iron will

last with proper care for fifty years on an average, and the

breakage of glassware and porcelain, with the exception of a few-

articles in constant use, as test-tubes, evaporating dishes, etc.,

ought not to exceed one to two per cent per annum, hence there

can be no reason on the score of expense for not providing an

ample supply, the more so, as apparatus can now be obtained

much more cheaply than a few years ago. A few pieces should

also be provided for the Grammar schools, to allow of some sim-

ple experiments to illustrate the properties of air and water, and

some of the simpler principles of light, heat and electricity, such

as are described in Part III of the Book of Nature. Twentydollars or so would provide all that is necessary for both Higher

Grammar schools. Including the cost of some new maps

it would be desirable to have about $150 for apparatus for next

year.

Three six-inch Nims globes were purchased in November at a

total cost of S6.88 for the School street Higher Primary, River

street Higher Primary, and Ammidown schools. All the schools

above the Lower Primaries are now supplied. The new globes

are of special excellence.

OCALIFICATIOXS OF TEACHERS.

Teaching is essentially a fine art, and, like all fine arts, sus-

ceptible of endless improvement. The best teachers grow and

develope perennially, each term's work being entered upon with

new enthusiasm, and each showing improvement over the last >

others reach high-water mark in a few years or even terms, while

a very poor teacher may not improve beyond the second term,

or even the first. The common estimate of the qualifications

REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

necessary to really successful work in teaching, is too low. Ahigh grade of scholarship, aptitude to teach and to control, and

an intimate knowledge of educational principles, and the ability

to apply them, are indispensable to the successful teacher. Noengineer or master workman was ever in charge of a machine a

thousandth part as complicated as the physical frame of a child,

no master of harmony ever swept the chords of an instrument

so delicate, so sensitive to all surrounding influences, so respon-

sive to every touch of the real master of his art, as that union

of physical with mental or spiritual nature which constitutes a

human being.

A high grade of scholarship implies capacity— "brains," love of

knowledge, thoroughness, fidelity, and perseverance as a student,

and every scholarly man or woman has paid this price. Apti-

tude to teach and to govern implies special talent in that direc-

tion, a hearty and unaffected sympathy with young people, and

pleasure in association with them, the power to discern intui-

tively and to follow a good example, to make the slightest sug-

gestion fruitful of good results, and to devise original methods

to round out what is learned from others. A knowledge of ed-

ucational principles implies special study and training, and only

extensive and confident mastery of them, united with muchgood judgment, can give the ability to apply them. A teacher

may, to be sure, learn much by experience, but the most bril-

liant genius that ever adorned the profession, could not discover

all its principles for himself, much less all its best methods, and

the proverbial costliness of experience will apply here to the

taught, if not to the teacher. In other callings, the apprentice

can undertake at first the simpler parts of the work, but here the

untrained teacher must at once undertake the whole.

I would earnestly recommend that the qualifications above

indicated be demanded of all applicants for permanent employ-

ment in the schools. If the demand is made, the supply will

be forthcoming. The demand, ^nd not the supply, should fix

the standard. The teacher who has the best equipment, natural

and acquired, on beginning her work will profit most by the

134 REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE

assistance furnished by supervision and by experience, will

improve the most rapidly and the most permanently. One manwill take a piece of canvas and paint upon it a picture more or

less creditable and valuable;

another, with the same materials,

and in the same time, will produce one worth a hundred times

as much. Who can say that there is not a corresponding

difference in the work of different teachers ?

It is well to take pride in the excellence of our schools, so far

as we are warranted in doing so. At the same time, we should not

forget that, considering the great interests involved, no school

in the land is good enough, and that there never can be a time

when it will not be necessary to labor for their improvement.

The primary grades especially need skillful instructors. Thefi,rst year is the most important of school life, and at the same

time, the first steps are more difficult to teach successfully than

any others.

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS.

The objects of written examinations are the same as those of

the recitation. These objects are stated by Hon. N. A. Luce,

State Superintendent of schools of Maine, as follows :

1. "To secure study.

2. To influence the form or method of study.

3. To ascertain the results of study.

4. To give direct instruction.

5. To fix knowledge in the mind.

6. To train to clear and correct thinking.

7. To train to ready, clear, and correct expression of thought."

Every properly conducted written examination secures all

these objects, " to ascertain the results of study " being only

one of many, and several of the others being quite likely to

exceed this in importance. Excepting the fourth, each may be

in turn the most important, according to circumstances. It is

unfortunate that the customary desigaation of these exercises

gives undue prominence to the third object. " Written recita-

tions " would be more correct and appropriate. There is, or at


least there should be, nothing peculiar in them as school exer-

cises, and the transition from ordinary "written work" to written

examinations, should be so gradual as to be imperceptible

The value of a written recitation lies chiefly, I think, in the

fact that it furnishes very valuable exercise in composition which

could not be so easily secured in any other way. In this way,

in fact, it costs nothing, as the purpose of a recitation is se-

cured at the same time. It also gives variety to the school ex-

ercises, and, by furnishing a test in a form somewhat different

from that of the oral recitation, gives a fair chance to pupils whocan write better than they can recite orally. Another advan-

tage is that it gives the pupil, (and perhaps also the teacher), a

more correct impression of his standing than the oral recitation.

In the latter, his imperfect answers being completed by other

pupils or by the teacher, the degree of their imperfection is

easily underrated.

The worry and nervous strain sometimes caused by written

examinations, are due almost wholly to two or three causes,

none of which should exist, nor is of the slightest benefit. Thefirst is the undue importance attached to them as a means of

determining the pupils standing, and another is the periodicity

of their occurrence. They may also be too lengthy, or follow

each other in too close succession. The teachers have been in-

structed not to give, as a rule, more than one in one day, and,

more recently, not to give examinations that the average pupil

cannot be expected to complete in an hour, while at the sametime, an hour and a half is allowed to all who need it. Toolengthy examinations wear out both teachers and pupils to no

purpose whatever. In my own experience I have found pupils

desiring written examinations quite as often as I thought it

necessary to give them, their motive being to obtain an indica-

tion of their standing from the marking of the paper.

MORALS AND MANNERS.

The school does much to develope character, good or bad.

It should have a powerful influence in developing good princi-

136 KEPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE,

pies, and under proper conditions will do so. The teacher whocannot create and maintain a healthy moral sentiment, tending-

day by day to grow stronger, would be better employed in some

other calling. The provisions of the State law, constitute an

admirable guide in this respect, and one that cannot be too

often consulted.

The most effective means of promoting good morals, is by in-

sisting on the practice of them in all school duties and relations,

and by making all concerned feel that such practice is honora-

ble, and the opposite dishonorable, low, contemptible and de-

grading. Much can also be done in other ways, sornetimes by

direct precept or instruction, but mainly in connection with in-

cidents illustrating moral qualities, good or the reverse. Theteacher who has the tact and the moral earnestness to turn

these to account for illustration, can easily impart a lesson that

will be full of interest, make a deep impression, and never be

forgotten. In a similar manner, the facts of history and even

of geography, and the achievements of our illustrious menmay teach love of country and a large list of manly virtues.

Another excellent means is the use of " Memory Gems."

Supt. Peaslee, of Cincinnati, says in his report for 1885,

" There is no subject in our course of study that is so popular

among parents, teachers and pupils, as Memory Gems."

The ** Lessons in Manners," to be placed in the hands of

teachers next term, as an aid in oral instruction, and which are

in extensive use in this way elsewhere, it is hoped will be found

of great service.

GENERAL DIRECTIONS TO TEACHERS.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES.

Teach the subject, not the text-book merely. Let the text-

book be your servant, not your master. Lead your pupils to

regard their work as something desirable to be accomplished or

gained, rather than as tasks to be performed.


Teach them to think intelligently about every subject studied.

Beyond the rudiments of the three R's. this is by far the most

valuable result of school training. It is the thinkers, not the

v^alking cyclopedias, that are the world's great men and women.

Remember, however, that thinking requires time, and if the

lesson assigned is too heavy, thinking must give way to cram.

Short lessons, supplemented by oral instruction, and thoroughly

learned and digested, should be the motto.

The following principles, quoted from Spencer on Education,

are worthy of the most careful consideration :

In education we should proceed from—1. The simple to the complex.

2. The concrete to the abstract, and

3. Should follow the same order as the development of knowl-

edge in the race has followed, hence

4. Should proceed from the empirical to the rational, and

5. The process of self-development should be encouraged to

the fullest extent.

6. The course of study and the methods of insti'uction should

be such as to make the acquisition of knowledge pleasurable.

The last two principles are at once " the most important and

the least attended to."*

THE RECITATION.

I. Essentials.

1. The interest of every pupil in the class must be enlisted

in, and his attention held fixed upon, the entire recitation.

2. Every member of the class must recite either orally or

mentally the entire lesson, though the lesson be gone through

with but once.

3. Every part of the lesson must be recited accurately, fully,

in proper connection, and generally in complete sentences.

The first two of these essentials will be attained quickly and

with comparative ease, simply by a proper method of conducting

the recitation ; the third will require endless patience, persist-

ence and vigilance.

* Spencer.


II. Mode of Coxduci ing.

1. Be thorough. Hence: give short lessons; assign lesson

but once ; make every point ; call back all new instruction given;

take up all parts of the lesson in which pupils have failed, in

immediate and thorough review; review each day the preceding

lesson ; also review each general topic as a whole.

2. Call upon pupils to recite in no regular order.

3. State question or topic before name of pupil

4. Hold every pupil to have made all mistakes of others that

he does not notice.

5. If any pupil is detected failing in attention, call upon him

to recite at once.

6. Assign lessons by topics in all subjects that admit of it.

In these subjects do not use the book in recitation. Thetopics can not be too carefully prepared. Their character will

largely determine whether the work of the pupil be mere

thoughtless memorizing and parrot-like repetition of the words of

the book, or true study, characterized by intelligent thought and

producing mental growth and strength. The relation between

principal and minor topics should always be carefully consid-

ered, and be clearly shown in assigning them. They should

also be such as to lead to answeis in the pupil's own words,

and with a little skill may be easily made so. With the use of

suitable topics the pupil studies, as he should always do, the

subject instead of the text-book merely.

7. Draw out by proper questions all necessary facts which

the pupils fail to bring out in their independent recitation.*

8. Go through the lesson but once in one recitation. With

proper teaching there will be neither time nor use for more.

9. In all recitations the use of correct and even elegant, yet

simple, language should be a constant aim. It should be

adapted to the pupil's capacity, all stilted forms being avoided.

In the ninth and tenth grades much attention should be given

to the present participle and such conjunctions as "therefore,"

* Though the points thus far on the Recitation are well known to educa-Inrs frenerally, I am largely indebted to Hon. N. A. Luce. State Superintendentof Schools of Maine, for the form of expression employed.

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''hence," accordingly," etc. The teacher's example in the use

language, as in other things, should be such as to constantly

tend to the pupil's improvement.

10. Be careful not to lose time, animation is an essential

element of good work. Do not repeat answer of pupil. In

oral spelling lessons, pronounce words but once, and allow

pupils to try but once. In reading lessons, and other recita-

tions of younger pupils, change frequently from one to another.

Every pupil should feel that he is liable to be called upon at

any moment. This will do much to secure close attention.

Use all possible means to arouse interest and appreciation of

the work in hand.

ir. The difficulties of each pupil should be carefully noted,

and what he can accomplish only by extraordinary effort should

not in general be required. The school is for the pupils, not

the pupils for the school, and in order that each pupil may do

his best, it is indispensable that much allowance be made for in-

dividual tastes and capacities. Some of the most successful

men of all times have not been distinguished for high rank in

school. Pupils that seem dull, may possess the elements of

success in an equal degree with those that appear more gifted;

and any failure not due to the pupils own carelessness or ne-

glect, should always be treated with the utmost consideration.

It is the business of education to develope the powers of the

child, and there is too much variation in individual capacities to

allow of measuring all by absolutely the same standard.

CARE OF PUPILS AND OF SCHOOL ROOMS AND PREMISES.

To have due regard to the health and comfort of pupils, to

provide the most favorable conditions for their work, and to take

proper care of school property, requires close attention to many

details, and much good judgment. To aid in this direction is

the object of the following suggestions and directions.

Teachers are expected to give personal attention to the neat-

ness of every part of the school premises.


The temperature of the room should be kept at about 67^, and

as nearly uniform as possible.

Teachers are responsible for the prompt report of needed re-

pairs.

A number of the rooms are too dark in cloudy weather. Atsuch tmies, see that the blinds do not interfere with the light

otherwise available. In the school-room, good light is as im-

portant as fresh air.

Teachers are expected always to have a judicious and kindly

regard for the physical comfort and welfare of pupils, giving

them personal attention at recesses, seeing that they do not un-

dulv expose themselves in inclement weather, and earnestly

seeking to cultivate in them kindly and generous sentiments

toward their associates. Any violation of honor and justice

should be the subject of discipline, and any pupil whose moral

influence is injurious, and who cannot be reformed by ordinary

means, should be deprived of recess with the others, and the

case reported to the Superintendent.

DUTIES OF JANITORS.

The rooms are to be carefully swept and dusted at least twice

each week.

Each room must be constantly supplied with both large and

small wood, and the ashes taken out frequently, leaving not

more than two or three quarts in the stove. Where this is not

properly attended to, a great waste of heat and consequently of

fuel, is the result.

Janitors are expected to do- all in their power to keep every

thing under their care neat, and in good order and proper re-

pair, and shall comply with all reasonable requests of teachers

in relation to their ordinary duties.

RECOMMEND ATIC)XS.

I would recommend that provision be made for instruction in

music in each of the schools. A few minutes two or three

times a day, amounting in all to fifteen or twenty minutes, spent

REPORT OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE. 141

in this way, would yield results of great value, and at the same

time, would help rather than hinder other work.

The following considerations in favor of the teaching of music

are quoted from Circulars of Information of the National Bureau

of Education, No. 2, 1885, p. 170.

1. The study of music should be commenced in childhood,

before the organs of hearing and vocalization become so fixed,

that musical sounds can neither be appreciated nor produced.

2. In a sanitary view, singing is one of the best promoters

of health.

3. Its good influence on the morals and deportment of the

young is incalculable.

4. The mental discipline acquired in learning the science

gives it as high a position as any other study.

5. Music as a means of vocal culture, is unequalled, and

greatly aids in making good readers and speakers.

6. The public schools afford the only means to many, and

the most economical means to all, of learning the rudiments of

music."

To this may be added, that instruction in music is a feature

of the best schools everywhere.

The desks in Main street Intermediate, are so low as to be

not only uncomfortable, but injurious to the health of pupils.

New ones should be provided as soon as practicable.

I would earnestly advise pupils entering the High School, to

take one of the regular courses of study. The cases are ex-

tremely rare in which it is really w ise to take an irregular

course. To those who wish to become teachers, T would re-

commend the General Course, or still better, a combination of

the General and Classical. This would require some additional

time, but the outlay would be well repaid.

TABULAR VIEW OF S6H00LS.

3

\

— X.

SCHOOLS.tf - T T.

>< < < z

High School. 5S 45.92 41.99 .914 40

Higher Grammar—Main street. 33 30.S5 27.96 .906 37

School street, - 23 20.75 19 49 .93^ oT

Lo-^r^r Gnimmar—Main street. 41 34.75 32-59 .oas 87

School street, - 27 19.39 17.14 .884 o7

Intermediate—Main street. 49 44.29 38.68 .873 O 1

Union street. 42 34.29 31.18 .908 37

River street. 45 37.60 34 40 .915_

Higher Primary—Elm street. 44 36.95 32 06 .878

School street. 44 36.77 33.58 .913 35

River street. 4S 41.44 35.96 .868

-

35

Lower Primary-^Elm street, - 51 .32 55 26 11 .802 35

Main street. 46 35.48 29.73 .837 35

School street. 56 41.26 .878 35

River street, Ea5i. 47 39.52 35.45 .897 35

River street. West. 42 29.82 25-05 .S4 3-3

Mixed Primary—Sumner, - " 1.3.87 12.12 .874 35

Carpenter, 53 32.2S 29.06 .9 35

Ammidown, 46 36-19i

32.78 .906 35

Ungraded—Bacon. 13'

11.07 iai8 .92 35

Hooker,\

1.5.33 9.77 .638 :3o

Denuison, - 17 10-97 9.55 .S7 35

Total. - - - - 6S7.0S 606.05 .ss. 7«.

Total average. 39.41 31.23 27 55 .SS2 3-'.Sj'^


Number of children of school age in town March i, 1885, 1358

Number in school over 15 years of age, - - 60

Number in school under 5 years of age, - 18

Number in school between 8 and 14 years of age, - 496Number of different teachers, - - 32

Salary of Principal of High Shool, - $1,100 00

Salary of Assistant in High School, - $14 and $12 50

Average pay of teachers per week, except High School, 9 06


March, 1886. W. HARPER.

ANNUAL REPORTOF THE

Town ClerkAXD

Warrant for Town Meeting.

REPORT.

INSURANCE ON TOWN PROPERTY,

WITH THE DATE OF EXPIRATION" OF POLICIES.

Property Insured. Expires.

s 600. School house. Bacon District, Tui:e I, 1 886

3.CC0. Books, etc., librar}-. July I, 1 886

1,0-00. Books, etc., library, July I. 1886

I 600. School house, Elm street. Sept. 6, 1886

2.200. School house. Sandersdale. Dec. I, 1886

2,000. School house. Main street. Jan. I, 1887

1,500. Town hall, Elm street. - Feb. 1887

600. School house, Sumner District, Apr. 1887

2.500. Town house, 1 , 1887

2.000. School house. Union s:rec:. Nov. ^

»

1887

2.0CO. School house. Main street, - T 1888

2,500. Library building. N 588

2.500. School house. School street. Nov. i. 1S88

1.200. School house. Pleasant street. Nov. I, 18SS

600. School house. Hooker District, Apr. I, 1890'>'>'>- Alms-house, barn, shed, stock, etc.. Dec. 1890

4450. Alms-house, barn, shed, stock, etc., Dec. ^ » 1890-> 2 ^ Alms-house, barn, shed, stock, etc., Dec. 1890

S3 4. 700.

I4S REPORT OF TOWN CLERK.

KECEIPTS.

Balance in treasury March i, 1885, - - $21 85


Amount overdrawn March i, 1886, - - 32 84

3179 ^9

DISBURSEMENTS.

Paid premium April i, 1885,

Paid premium Nov. i, 1885,

Paid premium Dec. i, 1885,

Paid premium Dec. i, 1885,

Paid premium Dec. 14, 1885,

- S/ 20

30 00

- 7 62

79 25

55 62

3179 69

VITAL STATISTICS.

MARRIAGES, BIRTHS AND DEATHS IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE,

FROM JANUARY I, 1885, TO JANUARY I, 1886.

Number of Marriages, - - - 57Americans, 21

;French, 19; Irish, 17.

Number of births, - - - - 187

American, 37; French, 121;

Irish, 26; African, 3.

Number of deaths, - - - 126

American, 35; French, 59; Irish, 25 ;African, 2; English, 3;

Scotch. 2.

Of the number of deaths, 52 were under 5 years of age, 3 be-

tween 5 and 10, 9 between 10 and 20, 13 between 20 and 30, 6

between 30 and 40, 6 between 40 and 50, 7 between 50 and 60,

6 between 60 and 70, 15 between 70 and 80, 7 between 80 and

90, I, 92, and I, 99.

Number of dogs licensed, - - - 202

Males, 186; females, 16.


EDGAR D. MORSE, Town Clerk.

WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING,

APRIL 5, 1886.

Worcester, ss.

To either of the Constables of the town of Southbridge, in the

County of Worcester, Greeting :

In the name of the Commonwealth of Maasachusetts you

are hereby requested to notify the inhabitants of the town of

Southbridge, aforesaid, qualified to vote in elections and town

atfairs, to meet in the town hall in said Southbridge, on Mon-day, the fifth day of April next, at nine of the clock in the

forenoon, then and there to act on the following articles :

Article 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meet*

ing.

Article 2. To choose all necessary town officers for the

ensuing year, viz : Clerk, Treasurer. Selectmen, Overseers of

the Poor, Assessors, School Committee, Library Committee,

Cemetery Committee, Auditors of Accounts, one or more

Highway Surveyors, and Constables. The polls will be kept

open until three o'clock p. m,, unless otherwise determined

by the meeting.

Article 3. To vote by ballot " Yes " or " No " in answer to

the question, " Shall license be granted for the sale of iutoxi^^

eating liquors in the town? "

150 WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING.

Article 4. To hear the report of the Auditors of Accounts,

Treasurer, Clerk, Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, Fire

Eno^ineers, School Committee, Library Committee and Ceme-

tery Committee, and act thereon.

Article 5. To raise and appropriate such sums of mjney as

may he necessary to pay town debts and charges the ensuing

year, or act thereon.

Article 6. To see if the town will authorize the Collector to

use the means for collecting the taxes which the Town Treas-

urer when appointed a Collector may use, or act thereon.

Article 7. To see if the town will allow a discount on taxes

paid within a certain period, or act thereon.

Article 8. To see if the town will authorize the Treasurer

to borrow money in acticipation of taxes, or act thereon.

Article 9. To see if the town will a«:cept the list of jurors

as posted and presented by the Selectmen, or act thereon.

Article 10. To see if the town will vote to pay the engine

men for the ensuing year, or act thereon.

Article 11. To see if the town will raise and appropriate

money for the observance of Memorial Day, or act thereon.


money to pay the Water Supply Company for the use of

hydrants and water for the drinking fountain for the ensuing

year, or act thereon.

Article 13. To see if the town will build a sidewalk on

South side of Dresser street trom Chapin street to land of (

A. Dresser, raise and appropriate money therefor, or act

thereon.

Article 14. To see if ttie town will repair the highway

leading from the house of Ira F. Jacobs to George F. Sayles,

raise and jippropriate money therefor, or act thereon.

WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING. I5I

Article 15. To see if the town will instruct the School

Committee to employ a Superintendent of Schools for the

ensuing year, or act thereon.

Article 16. To see if the town will build a "ravel walk on

the east side of Elm street from the intersection of Everett

street to the house of S. P. Irwin, rai.>^e and appropriate money

therefor, or act thereon.

Article 17. To see if the town will build a sidewalk on

the south side of North street from Foster street to Mechanic

street, raise and appropriate money therefor, or act thereon.

Article 18. To see if the town will establish four additional

lamp posts and lanterns on Hamilton street, between Pine

street and Gleason's store, usmu: those now in possession of

the town, or raise and appropriate money therefor, or act

thereon.

Article 19. To see if the town will purchase lamp posts

and lanterns to be placed as follows : Three on Fiske street,

two on Oakes avenue, two on South Marcy street, two on

Mechanic street, one on Chapin street, two on Charlton road

between the Central bridge and M. M. Marble's house, four

on Pleasant street north of River street.

Article 20. To see if the town will vote to elect one addi-

tional Highway Surveyor.

Article 21. To see if the town will vote to elect a Board

of Health.

Article 22. To see if the town will build a pest house and

purchase land therefor, raise and appropriate money therefor,

or act thereon.

Article 23 To see if the town will vote to instruct the

Selectmen to remove the entire plank walk on River and

Crane streets and substitute gravel therefor, raise and appro-

priate money therefor, or act thereon.

152 WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING.

Article 24. To see if the town will build a retaining wally

with a suitable railing thereon, on the south side of Cliff street

opposite the residence of Silas Phillips, raise and appropriate

money therefor, or act thereon.

Article 25. To see if the town will raise additional moneyto prevent injury to the highway by water east of the bridge

on Cady brook on the flat near the yellow school-house, or act

thereon.


money for changing the grade of Dresser street extension,

commencing at a point 220 feet from east side of Marcy street

extensicm, extending easterly to a point 111 feet west from

land ot George W, Wells, working same to a true grade,

removing about 500 square yards of earth and rock.

Article 27. To see if the toAvn will appoint a committee to

confer with the Hamilton Woolen Company in relation to the

purchase of the vacant land near the depot for a public park,

or act thereon.

Article 28. To see if the town will vote to fix the compen-

sation of town officers and laborers the ensuing year, or act

thereon.


money to complete the sidewalks on Dresser street between

Elm and Chap in streets, or act thereon.


money to complete the sidewalk on the east side of Marcy

street, or act thereon.

Article 31. To see what action the town will take regard-

ing a Town Hall and High School building, or act thereon.

Article 32. To see if the town will prosecute violations of

the law relating to the manufacture and sale of intoxicating

WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING.

liquors, drunkenness and common drunkards the ensuiiiir year,

raise and ;ip)3ropriate money theretor, or act thereon.

Article 33 To see it the town will authorize their Treas-

urer to transfer to unappropriated tunds $264.59 from Highland

street, $241.68 from Marcy street walk (west side), $50. ('-i

from Hamilton street w;dk, $40.81 from Vinton road, and

$3.80 from Kiver street, also ti-ansfer trom un ippropriated

funds $14.15 to Sayles street walk, $250(> to notes payal^le,

and $1500 to highway account.,

Article 34. To see if the town will huild sidewalk on the

west side of Sayles street from land ot W illiam J. Keith to

South street, raise and appropriate money there for, or net

thereon.

And you are directed to serve this Avarrant by publishing an

attested copy thereof twice in the Southbkidge Journal and

the SouthbiHdge Herald, the first publication being not leis

than nine days next preceding the day of the meeting,—or l)y

posting up such att< sted copies in four conspicuous public

places within the town at least nine days, including Sundays,

—before the day of holding said meeting. The polls will be

open at 9 o'clock a. m., and close at 3 o'clock p. m.

Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with

your doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place

hereinbefore named.

Given under our hands this twenty-third day of March,

A. D. 1886.

A. H. WHEELER,VV. D. MORSE,JOHN RYAN,

Selectmen of Southbridge.

A true copy. Attest

:

P. M. CLARKE, Constable of Southbridge.

INDEX.

Army and navy record, 33

Alms-liouse, - - 91

Auditors' report, - - 7

Auditors' remarks, - 62

Balances, - - - 14

Bridges, . . 25

Brook channel. - - 26

Board of Health, - - 67

Contingent expenses, - 44, 66

Contingent schools, - 54

Common schools, - - 51

Chapin street walk, - 26

Central street walk, - - 26

Chapin street ledge, - 31

Circulation of library, - 83

Cemetery committee, - 59

Cemetery improvements, - 59

Dresser street drain, - 32

Decoration day, - - 36

Engine men, - - 42

Fire department, - 34, 67

Fire engineers, - - 99

Fires, - - - - 104

Gifts lo library, - - 84

Haskell road, - - - 30

Hamilton street walk, - 27

Hamilton and Hook sts. drainage, 33

Highland street, - - 30

Highways, - - - 40, 65

High school, - - - 57

Insurance, - - - 37, 147

Interest, - - - 38

Librarian. - . . 79

Library Committee, - - 75

Lamps and lamp posts. 38

Marcy street walk. 28

Overseers of the Poor, 15, 91

Outside poor, - 18, 91

Pleasant street walk. 34

Police station, - 36

Printing, - - _ 37

Removing ledge. 33

Railings, 32

River street repairs, 28

Roster of fire department. 103

Support of poor. 16

Selectmen, - - - 25, 65

Sayles street walk. 28

Sidewalks, - - - 31, 67

State aid. 39

Street lights, 39

School Committee, 51, 123

School apparatus, - 58

School statistics, - 142

School Superintendent's report, 127

Salaries, 42

Special appropriations, 70

Town officers. - 3

Treasurer's report. 9

Table of accounts. 60

Taxes unpaid, 109

Town Clerk, - 149

Yinton road, 29

Valuations, 61

Vital statistics. 148

Water Supply Company, 35

Warrant, - 149

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