HomeMy WebLinkAboutAnnual Report 1895TOWN OFFICERS.
Tonin Clerk and Treasurer:
ALFRED ti. ROGERSON.
Selectmen, Assessors and Overseers of Poor:
JACOB A. BLARE, BENJAMIN Q. FLINT,
CIIARLPS N. CRANE.
School Committee:
WILLIAM C. WINTER, term expires 1897.
WILLIAm H. ANGELL, 1896.
WILLIAm H. ALLEN, " 1895.
Pond Commissioners:
D. S. SPAULDING, term expires 1597.
WM. B. BROWN, " 1896.
JonN M. ATWOOD, " 1895.
Collector of Taxes:
ALFRED B. DAY.
Auditors:
E. M. REED, A. W. COBB, C. R. COMEY.
4
Trustees of Public Library:
A. V. 1{OGERSON, term expires 1897.
W L. ltomNsON, 1897
J v (111 IDE, 1896.
I. W. LUCAS,_ 1896.
J. O. HODGEA, „ 1895.
\V. A. COPELAND, 1895.
Constables
ALSON W. CORP,, Jonx DONOGUUE,
Tnos. H. NELSON', LEwis BEsswf,
ANDRcIV D. Kixo, JGnN M. Aria-OOD,
ALFRED A. BRIGGS.
Trustees of Sinking Fuud:
.TOUR W. ROGrns, term expires
1897.
E. M. REED, «
1897.
W. B. ROGE eSOs,
1896.
ALSON W. Corm,
1896.
ALFRED B. DAY. 'c...«
1895.
D. S. SPArl,IxsG, «.' «.
1895.
Board of Health:
FRED. D. PERRP, E.G. SRER\fA�T,
J. N. TERnFTTS.
Selectmen's Report.
The Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield respect-
fully submit the following report, showing the Re-
ceipts and Expenditures for the year ending January
31, 1895 :
COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNTS.
ALFRED B. DAY, Collector for 1891.
— Dr. —
To balance uncollected, $129 78
— Cr.—
By paid Treasurer, $105 00
Taxes abated, 11 41
Balance uncollected, 13 37
$129 78
ALFRED B. DAY, Collector for 1892.
To balance uncollected, $1,096 00
(i
- Cr. -
By paid Treasurer, $650 00
Taxes abated, 36 25
Balance uncollected, 409 75
$1,096 00
ArrREb B. DAY, Collector for 1893.
-Dr.
To balance uncollected, $2,158 89
- Cr.
By paid Treasurer, $1,350 00
Taxes abated, 68 17
Balance uncollected, 740 72
$2,158 89
ALFRED B. DAY, Collector for 1894.
— D1
To Town appropriation for Highways and
$7.,500
00
Bridges,
$3,000
00
Amount due D. S. Spaulding on Highway
350
00
Account,
842
43
Guide -boards,
100
00
Schools, Text Books and Repairs,
9,000
00
Salary for Superintendent of Schools,
700
00
Public Library,
150
00
Decoration of Soldiers' Graves,
100
00
To Water and Hydrant Service,
$7.,500
00
"Street Lighting,
800
00
Repairs at Almshouse,
350
00
Town Officers,
1,300
00
Poor Outside,
2,500
00
Discount on Taxes 1893,
2,000
00
Almshouse,
1,200
00
Hall and Common,
300
00
Miscellaneous,
300
00
Printing,
250
00
Court Fees,
750
00
Insurance,
275
00
Military Aid,
70
00
Widening West street,
100
00
Draining Hodges street,
200
00
Celebration of Fourth of July,
150
00
Band Concerts,
100
00
Interest on Temporary Loaus;
300
00
Repairs on No. 4 School Building,
50
00
Mies Clark's Salary for Teaching,
116
00
"County Tax,
2,798
07
State Tax,
1,480
00
Interest on Bouds,
1,600
00
Sinking Fund,
700
00
Additional Taxes,
28
00
Overlay,
851
41
Interest Collected,
66
00
$34,026
91
I
8
By paid Treasurer, $29,366 00
Taxes abated, 402 62'
Balance uncollected, 4,258 22
$34,026 91
REPORT OF THE TOWN TREASURER,
ALFRED F. ROGERSON, Treasure,
—]J,.—
To
L,._
To receipts as follows :
Mar.
Balance in Treasury, Jan. 31, 1894,
$1,023 26;
Cash in Treasury from sale of Bonds
to pay Notes,
5,106 00
Feb. 14. From Edward F. Davidson for
peddler's license,
10 00
" 19. J. Frank Bayley for board
of Al. E. Bayley at hos-
31.
pital,
85 42'
" 19. Town of Cheshire fur aid to
Israel C. Horton,
126 58
Mar. 9. W. C. Union, rent of Fes-
senden Hall,
24 00
lo. II. AI. Phillips, state treas-
urer, on account of Cor-
2.
poration Tax,
14 54-
15, H. Al- Phillips, State Treas-
00
urer, for sUppol't of State
Pauper.,
6 001,
Mar.
31.
From Town of Easton for aid to
Asael Randall and family,
$32
25
31.
"
Town of Holbrook, for aid
Eliza Hobart,
6
50
April
2.
C. N. Barnard on Note,
5,000
00
2.
"
C. E. Bassett, peddler's li-
cense,
10
00
10.
"
George Winslow, auction-
eer's license,
2
00
liiav
5.
"
Town of Rehoboth for aid to
George E. Briggs,
177
00
7.
"
Wm. H. Angell, Chairman
of School Committee, ain't
paid for tuition of Ella and
Emma Woodward,
10
00
10.
"
Wm. H. Angell, Chairman
of Joint Committee of Dis-
trict, for emplovment of
500
00
4
Superintendentof Schools,
`11.
"
Town of Norton, for tuition
of Oscar Sweet in High
School,
6
00
14.
City of Taunton, for aid io
3
I
'Mrs. Daniel Wright,
14
12'
"
31.
"
John R. Halliday, for auc-
tioneer's license,
2
00
June
11.
"
F. S. Moseley &-, Co., on
Note,
5,000
00
"
22.
"
Joseph A. Albertiue, ped-
dler'e license,
10
00
"
22.
"
Hunting's Circus, for license,
10
00
10 .
June 29. From Nm. H. Angell, Chairman
of School Committee, ain't
$8 39
2 00
1 66
10 00
2 00
10 00
54 32
5 00
12 43
10 00
2 00
60 00
1 00
70 50
paid for tuition of Ella
11
Woodward,
" 29.
Old Iron sold to A. H. Me -
Rae,
" 29•
Tuition of E. L Athertun'a
15,
sun,
July 5.
Albert Fuller, Cleric First
man plumber's license,
Dist. Coot, for fines for
1.
quarter ending June 30,
" 10.
C. W. Rathbun, auctioneer's
James E. Allen at hospital,
license,
13.
Kinsil's Merry -Go -]found,
ft
license,
" 24.
" El jahAllet, amount paid for
11.
James Allen at hospital,
Sept. 6.
Town of Norton, for tuition
urer, Corporation Tax,
of; OscarSweet, Spring
11.
term High School,
" 15.
" Town Of Norton for aid to
urer, National Bank tax,
Marcus Wheeler,
" 20.
Frank E. Newman, for ped-
dler's license,
29.
Alsoin IV. Cobb, for auction-
eer's license,
Oct. 2.
" Town of Foxboro, for aid to
William H. Icing,
10.
" J. Henry Clapp, for license,
" 12.
" Town of Cheshire, for aid
Israel C. Horton.
$8 39
2 00
1 66
10 00
2 00
10 00
54 32
5 00
12 43
10 00
2 00
60 00
1 00
70 50
IF. " Alilitary Aid, Chap. 279,
Acts 1889,
I1:' " State Aid, Chap. 301, Acts
1889,
11
Oct.
15.
From Robert Hayhurst, for plumb-
aid to George 11'. Tattle,
er's license,
{.
15,
ff Louis P. Rice, for journey-
Oscar Sweet in High
man plumber's license,
Nov.
1.
" Elijah Allen,amount paid for
of School Committee, for
James E. Allen at hospital,
tuition paid by E. 1. Ath-
13.
" Frank H. Bailey for license,
ft
13.
" F. D. Skinner, for license,
Dec.
11.
" H. M. Phillips, State Treas-
8.
Street Lamp broken,
urer, Corporation Tax,
11.
" IL M. Phillips, State Treas-
urer, National Bank tax,
IF. " Alilitary Aid, Chap. 279,
Acts 1889,
I1:' " State Aid, Chap. 301, Acts
$2 00
50
42 71
1 00
1 00
402 OG
346 49
66 00
764 OG
17 50
24 10
16 00
2 00
5 83
9 00
60
1889,
IT.
Burial of Indigent Soldiers,
14.
" Town of Bridgewater, for
aid to George 11'. Tattle,
31.'
" Town of Norton, for tuition
of Emma Woodward and
Oscar Sweet in High
School,
2
" Wm, H. Angell, Chaitman
of School Committee, for
tuition paid by E. 1. Ath-
erton,
2.
Tuition of Ella Woodward,
8. ''
Town of Holbrook, for aid
to Eliza Hobart,
8.
Street Lamp broken,
$2 00
50
42 71
1 00
1 00
402 OG
346 49
66 00
764 OG
17 50
24 10
16 00
2 00
5 83
9 00
60
$52,037 36
13
12
Jan.
12.
From Elijah Allen, for amount
uses at Almshouse,
$1,439
35
out of Almshouse,
2,631
paid for James Allen at
belonging to other towns,
428
58
paupers,
59
hospital,
$42 71
"
12.
try aid, one-half to be reimbursed by the
Wm. H. Angell, Chairman
sate,
152
00
irs of Highways, sidewalks, bridges and
of School Committee, tui-
>now'bills, drainage of streets and widen -
ng of West street. (See Road Commis-
tion paid by E. I. Atherton
5
83
3,493
90
ds (for itemized account see the Report
Cash,
1G
10,532
22.
u Officers,
Geo. F. Pratt, Co. Treas.,
87 `
1 House and Common,
569
25
c Library,
proportion Dog Fund,
427
86.
"
25.
field Water Supply District,
Henry M. Phillips, State
00
ration of Soldiers' Graves,
100
00
t Lighting,
Treasurer, from Income
95
e b. ards and street signs,
117
10
it ofJAlmsbouse,
Mass. School Fund,
245
09
"
26.
Concerts, _
Town of Easton, for aid to
00
tb of July,
108
52
t Fees,
Asael Randall,
22
00
"
31.
due on account 1893,
Town of Easton, for aid to
43
;Ilaneous, _
288
63
Tax,
Alfred A. Lincoln,
36
81
"
31.
Jacob A. Blake, auctioneer's
license,
2
00
"
31.
Albert A. Leonard, Supt
of Almshouse,
210
25
"
31.
Alfred B. Day, Col. 1891,
105
00
31.
"
1892,
650
00
31.
1893,1,350
00
31.
"
1894, 29,300
00
"
31.
"
Interest on Taxes,
66
00
"
31.
"
Rent of Town Hall,
333
50
31.
"
Interest on Deposits,
114
39
$52,037 36
13
aid on Selectmen's orders, notes and interest:
uses at Almshouse,
$1,439
35
out of Almshouse,
2,631
53
belonging to other towns,
428
58
paupers,
59
91
aid, to be reimbursed by the state,
857
00
try aid, one-half to be reimbursed by the
sate,
152
00
irs of Highways, sidewalks, bridges and
>now'bills, drainage of streets and widen -
ng of West street. (See Road Commis-
;toners'report.)
3,493
90
ds (for itemized account see the Report
of the School Committee),
10,532
66
u Officers,
1,332
87 `
1 House and Common,
569
25
c Library,
150
00.
ing,
277
00
field Water Supply District,
1,500
00
ration of Soldiers' Graves,
100
00
t Lighting,
960
95
e b. ards and street signs,
117
10
it ofJAlmsbouse,
362
93
eville Teacher;
116
00
Concerts, _
100
00
tb of July,
108
52
t Fees,
355
61
. Spaulding, Road Commissioner, balance
due on account 1893,
842
43
;Ilaneous, _
288
63
Tax,
1,480
00
ty Tax,
2,798
07
14
Insurance,
$299
22
Notes,
10,000
00
Interest,
448
78
Sinking Fund,
700
00
Coupons on Bonds,
1,520
00
Cash in Treasury from sale
of Bonds to pay
Notes,
51106
00
Balance,
2,909
07
$52,037
36
ALFRED V.
ROGERSON, Tg•ease1rep.
January 31, 1895.
NOTES PAID.
1894.
Town Note sold to C. N. Barnard & Co.,
Boston,
Town Note sold to F. S. Moseley & Co.,
Boston,
$5,000 00
5,000 00
15
INTEREST PAID.
1894-95.
George Ware,
On Note sold to C. N. Barnard & Co.,
<< <f F. S. Moseley cC Co.,
Interest received on deposits,
TOWN NOTES.
January 31, 1895.
Notes are owing as follows
George Ware, 9 notes,
Interest (estimated),
$325
00
78
33
4.5
45
$448
78
114
39
$334
39'
$6,500 00
150 00
$6,650 W
$38,000 00
1G
ALMSHOUSE ACCOUNT.
INCLUDING CARE OF TRAMPS.
Paid A. L. Leonard, salary as Superintendent,
$400
00
J. F. Robinson, groceries and grain,
312
06
Bessom Bros., groceries and meat,
277
20
Pennedy Bros.,
47
27
C. H. Billings,
56
41
G. P. Leavitt, crackers and bread,
125
98
G. E. Bessom, fish,
39
48
A. V. Rogerson, dry goods, boots and shoes,
57
01
B. F. Gifford, coal,
42
72
F. I. Sherman, dry goods,
100
53
A. H. McRae, repairs on stove,
6
25
IL F. Day, standing wood,
17
00
E. H. Shepard, horse,
25
00
B. K. Flint, wood,
12
12
FV. L. Hallet, M. D., medical aid,
11
50
W. G. Allen, AT. D., -
7
75
F. D. Perry, AI. D.,
1
00
17
EXPENSES OUT OF ALMSHOUSE,
S`FOP. POOR WHOSE LEGAL SETTLEMENT IS IN
THE TOWN
OF MANSFIELD.
airs. WELCOME MILLER AND FIVE C23ILDREN.
Paid Bessom Bros., provisions,
$135
72
E. G. Miller, rent,
55
00
G. A. George, rent,
12
00
J. H. McMillen, milk,
40
08
A. L. Leonard, wood,
42
00
P. A. Drew & Co., coal,
11
50
A. V. Rogerson, dry goods and shoes,
14
51'
W. G. Allen, M. D., medical aid,
53
75
W L. Hallet, M. D.,
1
00
$420
56.
CHARLES FISHER,
Paid J. F. Robinson, groceries,
$67
40
P. A. Drew & Co., coal,
22
62
A D. Ding, coal,
4
00
A L. Leonard, wood,
13
25
E. C. Stratton, care,
20
00'
A V. Rogerson, dry goods,
3
05
Er F. Guild, milk,
4
59
$139
91
319
18
Xrs. RANDALL MARTIN,
EMILY WHITTEMORE.
Paid F. I. Sherman, groceries,
$31
48
Paid Sarah Whittemore, board,
$44
00
Charles Knight, care,
48
00
I
Charles Knight, rent,
13
00
LOUZSA D. DRAKE.F.
D. Perry, M. D., medical aid,
1
00
W. G. Allen, Al. D.,
2
00
Paid Vesta Morse, board,
$76
50
$95
48
FRED. O. TITUS.
MARY RANDALL•
'.Paid Town of Canton, aid,
$187
03
Paid J. F. Robinson, groceries,
$3
99
G. A. Fiske, milli,
1
00
EMILY W. ALLEN.
Mary Randall, cash,
12
00
Paid City of Brockton; burial,
$15
00
F. D. Perry, M. D., medical aid,
F
2
00
Mrs. George Leonard, care,
4
00
_
HERBERT R. ARNOLD.
$22
99
Paid Town of Medway, aid and burial,
$146
35
Mrs. E. R. DAMS.
'ELLEN F. INGRAHAM.
Paid C. H. Pratt, provisions,
$40
91
J. A. Blake, stove,
3
00
Paid City of Worcester, aid,
$8
00
A. L. Leonard, wood,
18
00
A. V. Rogerson, shoes and dry goods,
2
25
WILLIAM M. GOLDEN.
G. L. Wheeler, moving stove and repairs,
1
50Paid
City of Boston, expenses at City Hospital,
$17
00
$65
66
Mrs. LEVI TREEN.
X, r.s. ELIJAH DEAN.
Paid Mrs. Treen,
$24
00
Paid A. O. Packard, rent,
$70
00
r
Shepard & Sherman, burial,
31
00
WALTER S. STEARNS. 1
$101
00
id Ellen S. Buck, board,
$112
00
H
20
$
21
r
CITILDREN OF PETER LA MONT.
Paid F. D. Perry, M. D., medical aid,
$34
95
Paid A. V. Rogerson, clothing and shoes,
$7
77
A; V. Rogerson, dry goods and shoes,
7
00
?
P
G. L. Wheeler, repairs on stove and pump,
3
25
FRED E. BEAL.
Geo. E. Hodges, I syringe,
1
75
W. L. Hallet, Al. D., medical aid,
1
00
Paid Taunton Lunatic Hospital,
$189
48
Geo. E. Bessom, fish and oysters,
1
20
= W. J. Whitford, care,
4
00
EDWARD SCANNELL.
D H. Perkins, securing evidence on pension
Paid Taunton Lunatic Hospital,
$94
7G
claim,
2
00
E G. Sherman, burial expenses,
35
00
EDWIN F. HODGES.
(Burialexpenses paid by the state.)
Paid Taunton Lunatic Hospital,
$3
31
$279
32
JAMES E. ALLEN.
Mrs. JOHN D. TUCKER Ad'D TWO CHILDREN.
Paid Taunton Lunatic Hospital,
$139
74
Paid Kennedy Bros., groceries,
$130
00
(Paid by family.)
A L. Leonard, wood,
42
50
J. S. Wood, wood and coal,
15
76
MARY E. BAILEY.
B. F. Gifford,; coal,
G
25
Paid Taunton_ Lunatic Hospital,
$171
46
P. A. Drew's Co.; coal,
3
00
Geo. F. Leavitt; dry goods,
9l
92
(To be paid by family.)
A. V. Rogerson, "
5
70
Taunton Clothiug Co., clothing,
4
50
$2,061
98
$217
63`
SOLDIERS' RELIEF.
JOHN ['. DURGIA'.
CALVIN JO,FINSON.
"Paid cash
,�s :
$64
00•
Paid Bessom Bros., groceries,
$100
00
SdMUELJOHNSON.
H. A. Roberts, {f
25
67
A. L. Leonard, wood,
48
00
`Slitid Dash,
$8
60
milk,
15
60
$2,631
53'
22
EXPENSES OF POOR
WHOSE SETTLEMENT IS NOT IN THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD.
GEO. E. BRIGGS.
Paid F. L Sherman, gr(weries, $96 00
W. B. Brown, woml, 12 00
Dr. W. L. Ballet, medical aid, 1 50
ELIZA HOBART.
Paid A. L. Leonard, Nv Fwd, $9 00
Town of Holbrook.
Mrs. D.I VIEL WRIGHT.
Paid C. 13. Pratt, groceries, $12 32
Marcus Hodges, milk, 1 80
City of T;umbm, $14 12
Paid Josephine Blake, rent,
$60
Town of Rehoboth,
$109
50
ALFRED A. LT-YCOLN.
I. 0. FIORTON.
Paid Bessom Bros., groceries,
Paid E.
G.
Miller, boar 1,
$104
00
A.
V.
Rogerson, c= .thing,
11
65
W.
G.
Allen, M. D., medical aid,
81
50
Town of Cheshire,
$11.6
15
Town of Easton.
DANIEL D. SALEM
$428
Paid C.
H.
Billings, gn„ eries,
$59
BRADFORD G. LEONARD.
City ,f Brockton.
$15
00
ELIZA HOBART.
Paid A. L. Leonard, Nv Fwd, $9 00
Town of Holbrook.
Mrs. D.I VIEL WRIGHT.
Paid C. 13. Pratt, groceries, $12 32
Marcus Hodges, milk, 1 80
City of T;umbm, $14 12
Paid Josephine Blake, rent,
$60
00
Town of Foxboro.
ALFRED A. LT-YCOLN.
Paid Bessom Bros., groceries,
$28
50
B. P. Flint, wood,
4
06
A. L. Leonard, wood,
4
00
P. A. Drew & Co., wood,
2
25
Town of Easton,
$38
81
ASAEL RANDALL.
paid B. K. Flint, wood,
$22
00
Town of Easton.
$428
58
STATE PAUPERS.
BRADFORD G. LEONARD.
Paid H. A. Roberts, groceries,
$15
00
SAMUEL MERRY.
Paid Bessom Bros., groceries,
$33
66
A. L. Leonard, wood,
6
00
A. D. King, coal,
3
25
$42
91
24
25
F
111,AII LEE,
Paid A. B. Day, Collector, 1892,
$5
49
Paid W. G. Allen, Al. D., medical aid,11
$2
00
11 1893,
11
35
({ 11 1894,
238
14
$59
91
A. V. Rogerson, Registrar of Voters,
20
00
J. J. Wilson,
17
00
s
W.; N. Moran,
15
00
k,
F. W Barnard,
15
00
STATE AND MILITARY AID TO SOLDIERS.
Dr. F. D. Perry, services on Board
of
Health,
G
00
Paid State aid,
$ S�v s_
OP
�
J. N. Tebbetts, services on .Board
of
Military aid,
152
00
Health,
2
50
l'
E. G. Sherman, services on Board
of
$1,009
00
Health,
10
25
E. M. Reed, Auditor,
5
00
A. W. Cobb, 11
5
00
TOWN OFFICERS.
C. R. Comey, "
5
00
C. C. Hagerty, Moderator,
10
00
Paid J. A. Blake, Selectman, Assessor and
G. A. George, Ballot Clerk,
3
00
Overseer of Poor,
$248
90
C. L. Seaver, ,
3
OP
B. K. Flint, Selectman, Assessors and
W. B. Hodges, Election Officer,
3
00
Overseer of Poor,
185
00
W B. Rogerson, Teller,
3
00
C. N. Crane, Selectman, Assessor and
D. H. Perkins, 11
3
00
Overseer of Poor,185
00
E. L. Smith,
3
00
F. I. Sherman; Selectman, Assessor and
W. F.'Denuen,'-
3
00
Overseer ofPoor,27
75-
J. H.McCarthy; ff
3
00
L A. V. Rogerson, Treasurer,
150
00
A. B. Day,
3
00
A. W. Cobb, Coustal le,
20
00
J. N. Tebbetts, Inspector of Cattle,
50
00
T. H. Nelson,
5
00
J. N. Tebbetts; Inspector of Cattle
at
Lewis BessomSlaughter,
10
00,
21
75
John Donoghue,
5
00
—�—
" serving dog warrant,
a
20
0 V
$1,332
87
Avid. G. Davis, serving town warrant,
5
00
A. B. Dav, Collector, 1891,
74
26
TOWN HOUSE AND COMMON.
Paid John Donoghue, janitor,
B. F. Gifford, coal,
P. A. Drew &c Co., coal,
Gilbert and Barker, gasoline,
A. L. Leonard, wood,
A. S. Horton, wood,
Chilson Furnace.Co., repairs on furnace,
J. F. Robinson, gasoline and supplies,
Bessom Bros., supplies,
A. V. Rogerson, furniture, freight on
gasoline, etc.,
F. M. Washburn, care of clock,
D. E. Thompson, repairs on clock,
Willard Lane, painting and setting glass,
Geo. E. Hodges, supplies,
L. S. Packard, raising flag -staff and lumber,
W. A. Palmer, tuuing piano,
Mrs. I. Tucker, cleaning hall,
L. R. Pring & Son, carting gasoline,
A. Buchanan, cleaning vault,
I. F. Evans, sharpening and repairing lawn
$310 84
32 04
G 00
49 21
12 00
3 00
5 85
24 27
4 99
24 47
6 50
1 00
8 00
16 10
5 63
3 50
3 90
G 50
2 00
mower, 3 25
Cbilson Furnace Co., cinders, 6 50
J. E. & W. H. Rider, cinders, 7 00
B. F. Gifford, carting cinders and labor, 18 70
Patrick Cody, labor on Common, 8 00
$569 25
27
$302
19
STREET LIGHTING.
17
00
Lid Angus Bucbauan, lamp lighter,
$305
00
J. J. Drape, ..
81
78
Bessom Bros., oil and supplies,
392
88
Robert Hayhurst, lamps, globes, etc.,
134
5G
I. T. Braman, chestnut posts,
10
00
J. A. Wheeler, supplies,
12
44
G. Li Wheeler, chimneys and repairs,
2
06
Willard Lane, glass and setting,
1
40
Lewis S. Packard, lumber and labor,
2
71
A. Buchanan, setting posts and repairs,
7
3G
N. Frank Davis, cotton waste,
8
24
J. F. Robinson, supplies,
1
6(-
D. S. Spaulding, supplies,
BG
$960
95
Appropriation, $800.
EMENTS AT ALMSHOUSE:
R-. Flint, stock and labor,
$302
19
a. Phillips, stone work,
17
00
Ping, lime and cement,
7
3G
Wheeler, labor and stock,
21
10
and Lane, paintinn,
13
78
i Huston, repairs,
1
50
$362
93
Appropiiatimi; $350.
I
28
29
I
7
HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES,
y
DECORATION OF SOLDIERS' GRAVES.
Paid for repairs of highways and bridges,
-`1
paid G. A. R. Post, No. 170,
$190
00
snow bills, draining of Hodges street and
widening of West street (see report of
III
Road Commissioners )
$3,493 90
7
WATER.
Appropriation, 3,350 00.
1
Paid Mansfield Water Supply District, hy-
drant service, and supply for public build-
ings and fountains,
$1,500
00
GUIDE -BOARDS.
(
Paid for re airs and painting (see report
e
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
'
`posts,
of Road Commissioners),
$117 101,
Appropriation, $100 00.
Paid A. V. Rogerson, Treasurer,
150
00
Paid D. S. Spaulding, special appropriation
amount clue him on highway account
of 1893,
$842 43,
INSURANCE.
i Itfor
(�
Paid E. M. Reed,
$62
00
SCHOOLS.
A. B. Day & Co.,
182
22
D. H. Perkins,
30
00
Paid for Support of schools (see report of
S. W. Shepard,
25
00
School Committee), $10,532
66
$299
22
? iHI
Appropriation, $275 00.
I! �
PRINTING.
COURT FEES.
Paid William White,
$277 00-
0Appropr
atiun, $250 00.
Appropriation,
Paid A. W. Cobb,
$220
57
r i
T. H. Nelson,
82
62
(Ili
f
30
Paid John Donoghue,
$34 62'
p Lewis Bessom, 13 30
A. A. Briggs, 4 50
$355 61
Appropriation, $750 00.
<r`
BAND CONCERTS.
Paid Cobb's Band, $100 00
Appropriation, $100 00.
I
CELEBRATION OF FOURTH OF JULY.
Paid Cobb's Band, $40 00
J. R. Halliday, prizes, 20 10
William White, printing, 9 23
A. V. Rogersou,lanterns, etc. 20 10
D. E. Thompson, prizes, 7 50
W. H. Lyons, labor and sundries, 11 59
$108 52
Appropriation, 150 00.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Paid A. V. Rogerson, recording and indexing
births, deaths and marriages, $45 50
J. O. Hodges, stamps for reports, 8 00
H. L. Phillips, Fire Warden, 21 00
31
IAL
M. Atwood, Fire Warden,
$5
05
T. Dryden, repairs on safe,
1
50
. Crockett, labor in cemetery,
5
25
io Brook Cemetery Association,
Idiers' lots,
14
90
ra Brook Cemetery Association,
upers' lots,
31
25
Reed, legal services,
25
00
Rogerson, express, record book, etc.,
9
58
Sherman, sealer weights and measures,
10
00
Blake, expenses as Selectman,
40
50
Flint, _ "
15
50
Crane;` " "
15
35
s. Allen, returning 34 births,
8
50
Perry, 43 "
10
75'
Hallett " 41 "
10
25
F. Sherman, returning deaths,
10
75
$288
G3'
Appropriation, $300.
STATE TAX.
U. Phillips, Treasurer
$1,480
00
COUNTY TAX.
F. Pratt, Treasurer,
$2,798
07-
7
IAL APPROPRIATION FOR TEACHER.
ian F. Clank, $116 00
ALBERT L. LEONARD, Superintendent.
_D —
To personal property Jan. 31, 1894, $2,253 12
cash from the treasury, 1,439 35
$3,692 47
33
TOWN PROPERTY
ouse and grounds, $20,400 00
houses and lots, 41,000 00
d property at almshouse. 2,213 02
afes;; 300 00
trm, 4,400 00
and lot,
erengine, house and tools,
Highway department store-bouse,
Common, sEast Mansfield,
By personal property Jan. 31, 1895, $2,213 02 Two pianos,
Cash paid Treasurer, 210 25
Balance against Almshouse, 1,269 20 TABLE OF AGGREGATES.
Number of tramps entertained, 4,781.
Average number of inmates, 6.
Estimated expense of tramps,
INAIATEs Feb. 1, 1895.
Eunice Fisher,
Louisa Palmer,
Frances Fairbanks,
Mrs. Randall Martin,
David Lynch,
James F. Hawes,
$3,692 47
$600 00
Age,.
59
33
59
79
83
63
350
00
10
00
2,550
00
400
00
250
00
100
00
700
00
d1s,
872
i '''
$1,744 00
conal Property,
$237,469 00
l Estate,
$1,550,805 00
on, May 1, 1894,
$1,788,274 00
i,; County and Town purposes,
$33,932 91
00,$18.00.
Nel linos,
827
arses,
424
>ws,
254
title other than cows,
36
vine;
58
rwls
3,466
Facres of land taxed,
11,296
TOWN CREDITS.
Due from A. B. Day, Collector, 1891,
1892,
1893,
1894,
Mate, Stade aid,
Military aid,
Town of Cheshire,
Rehoboth,
Norton,
Easton-,
City of Brockton,
State, State paupers,
Amount of sinking fund,
Balance in Treasury,
RECAPITULATION.
Town bonds issued,
Outstanding notes,
Interest (estimated),
Town credits,
813 37
409 75
740 72
4.258 29
857 00
76 00
45 65
109 50
17 10
2 00
59 00
59 91
2,181 44
8,015 07
$16,844 80
$38,00000
Ci,500 00
150 00-
$44,650 00
16,844 80
Net indebtedness, $27,805 20
35
AUDITORS' REPORT.
3Auditors submit to the town their annual report.
year ending Jan. 31, 1895.
<books and accounts of the various officers have
samined, vouchers compared and found correct,
dbalance in the treasury is eight thousand fifteen
and seven cents ($8,015 07).
E. M. REED,
CHAS. R. COMEY,
ALSON AV. COBB,
And%tors Of Jj'ans£etd.
•field, Feb'.' 18, 1895.
I
TOWN HALL.
Received for rent of Town Hall as follows:
anie.:
Occupation.
From Nellie Dixon Cobb,
$15
00
John Donoghue,
60
00
Richard Bixby,
15
00
Goodwin Comedy Co.,
15
00
High School Alumni,
15
00
W. H. Curtin,
10
00
C. C. Hagerty,
10
00
North End Social Chub,
15
00
Catholic Society,
25
00
Monteith Comedy Co.,
10
00
Universalist Society,
25
00
Bishop & 'Morrison,
15
00
Father Locke,
2
00
A. O. U. Workmen,
15
00
Prof. Ferdinand,
6
50
Pat. Maloney,
15
00
Mansfield Lodge, No. 194, I. O.,O.'F.,
10
00
Cobb & Donoghue,
10
00
G. E. Leonard,
10
00
Two Johns Co.,
15
00
E. C. Morse,
10
00
Mansfield Fire Department,
10
00
$330 50
37
LIST OF JURORS
red; by the Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield,
Feb. 14, 1595.
anie.:
Occupation.
7 -morons Scholes.
farmer.
rer-'.P. Cook,
Merchant.
eph;IV. Leonard,
Civil Engineer.
a: Birkenhead,
Retired Manufacturer.
apelC.iCodding,
Carpenter.
Iliam L. Collins,
Machinist.
Iliam B. Hodges,
Basket 'Maker.
dfordA. George;
Jeweler.
lliana 0 Sweet;
Gardener.
Arles-N.'Crane,
Clerk.
h W. Shepard,
Jeweler.
nk W. Barnard,
Jeweler.
Jasper Fisher,
Farmer.
irles Haskell,
Carpenter.
lliam J. Butterworth,
Clerk.
✓id 11. Perkins,
Jeweler.
stavusE. Leonard,
Machinist.
lliant Graves,
Gentleman.
s B. Dean,
Clerk.
derick+A. Burt,
Merchant.
in Mitchell,
Farmer.
rL E. Janes,.
Farmer.
if'erd,A Morse,
Jeweler.
bert Rogerson,
Student.
7ert S. Shepard, ',
Farmer.
in H. SPaggott,
Jeweler.
ii
38
Henry Ii. Thomas, Jeweler.
Frank Hr -Bailey, Baker.
Torry Machinist.
Charles L. Corey, Basket Maker.
Walter A. Crowley, Clerk.
Il'If
I I
Alfred V. Rogerson, Merchant.
William L. Robinson, Merchant.
[
William Moorhouse, Machinist.
DeWitt B. Hodges, Carpenter.
III
JACOB A. BLAKE,
BENJAMIN K. FLINT,
(
CHARLES N. CRANE,
(I
Selectmen of D1ansield.
f
t
t
{
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I
3J
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
APPROPRIATIONs RECOALMENDFD Fon 1895.
sand Bridges, $3,500 00
m of soldiers' graves, 100 00,
rid, 100 00 -
streets, 950 00//,
cers, 1,350 00 "
Df poor outside of almshouse, 2,600 00'`
m and almshouse, 1,300 00
s, 500 00
m temporary loans, 300 00 k'
50 00 >
ise and common, receipts, etc., 300 00
sous expenses, 300 00
275 00`
=d
JACOB A. BLAK
BENJAMIN K. FLINT,
CHARLES N. CRANE,
Selectmen of Mansfield.
eld, Feb. 16, 1895.
,.
77
40
41
TOWN CLERKS REPORT.
REPORT OF TRUSTEES OF SINKING FUND.
0
IBIRTHS
REGISTERED
IN MANSFIELD FOR THE
—Dr.—
YEAR 181894..
J
To amount as per last report, $1 418
P 1
44
Co.[
N .ar nos car i,.
1Name OF pAan,T6.
Contributed by the town, 700
00
1
Lawrence 9uinner Werugold,
Lawrence and France,,,.
Jan.2
Interest received, 63
00
9
Edward Joseph Turner,
Edwm and Mary E.
8
sylvii Pearl Con,
JObll W. and gn610 A.
10
--
4
—Holt (Male SB),.
(eor e W.D. and Caroline G
1"
$2,181
44
o
Sylvina Katherine Hamden,
George P. and llelvma F
lb
I
6
Percy Mayhew Corbett,
Arthur W. and Grace B.
?l.
7
-Marguerite bla;ry Grady,
William and Joanna.
30
_ Cr. —
8
Gedigc Francis Kelleher,
John and Catherine.
31
(
9
Edward Gardner Crcene,
James H. and Chloe A.
Feb.
9
h`
By mortbages on real estate, M150
00
10
11
Eleanor Valentine Wall,
Gladys Emily Titus,
J lid et Wall
George I. and Cora.
"
14
YG
Cash in hands of Treasurer, 31
�
44
12
Leon Cirlton Hanilton,
George IV. and Sadie E.
19
13
1@alph Logers Aiaatin,
John M and Mary E.
28
h
14
Frederic Nelson Davis
George e A. and Annie E.
Mar.
8
[�
$2,181
44
,
b
Edward Joseph Sheldon
Henry J. and Jennie.YI
6
16
Harry Ivan Phillips
Orrin and Helen E.
7.I
{
17
Fredeuc Vincent Brutcher,
John 11 and Ellen.
`
14
18
Clara Lydia Broadhurst,
Charles and Adelaide,
15)DOLIVER
„
S. SPAULDING,
19
Henry Lawrence.Hallihan,'.
John J_ and Ellen.
21
JOHN W. ROOER6,
�0
Lillian Frances Morse,
-fed and Alny.
21
�1
-laude Isabel Baker,
Earl S and Vesta.
i A. W. COBB,
22
CI1aa Halfrida Morse,�
Haiuum T. and Martha 7
I
L3
E. M. REED,
23
Mildred Hathaway Jones,:
1'. Leslie and Smrie M.
Lrssette.
v2,,
20
24
—Brick (Felnale)
Alphonse and
WILLIAM B. ROGERSON, See.
25
Nellie Fisher I apham
- Charles P. and Sarah A
April:'
96
Arthur IswaldVernon,
Joseph I and Jane.
10
ALFRED B. DAY, Treas.
9-7
Arthur Weston Hodges,
James O and Alice AV.
11
>8
Olive Estella, Freeman,
George L. and Can Pie E
`
11
29
—Hod es, (Male SB)
George E. and Ella E.
18
30
Mildi ed Lexington Huston,
Walter B. and Beatrice V
19
Jl
Annie Marra Collins,
Punothy and Ellen
play 1
32
Jennie Lulu May Shaw,
Wrlhaau N. and Annie.
Y
_33
Martha, Anderson Primble;
James and Eliza 7.%
�i
34
Alonzo-lelantha Davis,
Alexander AI sand Jolla lI
4
35
Arthur Keenan;,
j AJrnot and Mary.
12
6
Charles Moten Wheeler,
f Manus and Addie.
14
(i
27
Mary Era Sheehan
Phillip and Norah.
15
(�
38
Donald VVineltester Seloe,
Ira and Grace.
`
17
39
Sybil llaiguerih McLeod,
John and Jessie.
22
40 Marion Russell Ball,
41 Frederic Basil Wall,
Wilfred and Nellie P.
Thomas and ALTr tlia.
27
30
Al r.rn ary Fisher,.:
II rlry P and 1Vimti od.
43 -Mildred Olive Caanipbell,
James E. and Coln J.
June
9
t
44 AMarx Arm Pinnke^t,
p1hrek and Ell
ld
i c 1�
42
BIRTHS. (Contimied.)
A`O.I
NAME OF t 1111.1.
NA.E or ] AsNTs.
rate.
Franc Marshall Spaulding,
Doliver S. and Naetta E.
July 1
45
4G
Gladys Arleta Abbott,
Lawrence and Lucinda.
" 2
47
48
Thomsen (Male),
Isabol Gweudoline Forsyth,
John and Sine.
George and Amy.
" 9
" SS
49
George Vernon Bolton,
Arthur S. and Annie H.
" 21
.50
51
Gladys Arabel Hodges,
Grace Estella Miller,
Maynard P. and Sadie E.
` 22
52
Ruth Gtadys Buck,
Alice Miller.
Sandford D. and Clara H.
" 24
30
- 53
Henry Vincent Chafe,
James and Isabel.
" 31
54
—Kaiser,
Gotlieb and Aura.
Aug. 2
j 55
Charles Boyd Hawkes,
Charles K. and Jennie M.
4
56
Bernard Ancia Murray,
Samuel and Georgia.
" 14
57
—McDonald (Female),
Walter F. and Rosella.
� " 15
58
Francis Leo Fox,
Frank and .Mary.
" 20
59
Elizabeth Josephine Eaton,
Leonard and Ella.
" 28
60
Everett William Chase,
Albert E. and Emma S.
30
61
Thomas Harold Redmond,
Thomas and Annie 11.
Sept. 1
62
Richard Morton Haruden,
Guy and Jennie.
" 2
63
Julia Donahue,
Matthew and Mary.
" 4
64
Sarah Jane Duguid,
Peter and Georgianna.
" 7
6.3
Marion Juliette Holden,
Julius and Dfary J.
" 17
66
—Palmer (Male SB),
Frank and Sarah E.
" 21
67
—Salley (Male),
George M, and Marcy J.
21
i; 68
Frederick Sidney Swett,
William and Addie R.
" 28
(39
Charles Hiram Hallett,
Charles L. and Lunette A.
Oct. 7
M
—Packard (Male),
Lewis and Abby W.
" 7
71
72
Alice Martha Flint,
Lama Corine Bell,
Benjamin and Clara A.
" 10
Robert and Carrie.
" 14
L 73
—Brastow (Hale),
Edmund S. and Louise.
" 18
74
Clarence Lishman,
Alexander R. and Alice E.
19
75
Francis Jackson,
Lawrence and Delia.
" 2:3
76
77
Teresa Beatrice Curran,
Carl Kirkwood Conway,
William J. and Catherine 11.
Mabel
" 24
"
78 I
Mary Naetta Perkins,
J. Conway.
Daviel
25
"
79
Elizabeth Veronica Enright,
H. and Luella V.
Thomas and Mar,
2.5
" 27
80
—Tripp (Female), I
Laret.
Leo and Katie
Nov. 1
81
John Francis Drake,
Johu and Mary E.
" 10•
82
James Tuttle,
James and Jonnie.
" 15
83
George Everett Buchanan,
Angus and Margaret.
20
84
Madeline Merle Hibberts,
Thomas and Lena B.
" 21
85
Lena Agnes Keating,
Patrick and ➢Iargaret.
" 2.3
86
—Ardry (Female),
John J. and Laura M.
30
87
Dymphia Arlbery Lacy,
Chester A. and Liva N.
3p
88
Mary Elizabeth Donoghue,
John and Bridget.
Dec. 6
89
Charles Earnest Brown,
.James and Lizzie M.
10
90
Mabel Curtis Willson,
Benjamin F. and ➢rit do
91
Lillian Jennie Dustin,
Josiah and Henrietta."
23
92 I
Clara Ruth MatataR,
George G and Ida L.
Oct. 4
slltiles, 44; Females, 48. Total,
92.
4s
1REGISTERED IN MANSFIELD FOR
THE YEAR 1894.
Naives.
Residence.
rbei-t A. Rathbun,
Mansfield.
uella A. Chapman,
Mansfield.
Dell W. Cain,
Mansfield.
any J. Haley,
Mansfield.
orge C. Mendell,
Wrentham.
imie A Morse,
Wrentham.
%vis S Packard,
Easton.
bie W. Goward,
Mansfield.
Iph R. Tupper,
Mansfield.
to W Hardy,
Mansfield.
:rick Wall,
Mansfield.
xy Elizabeth Carpenter,
Foxborough.
arles C. Griswold;
Chicago, Ill.
rnette: Hathaway,
Chicago, III.
uiel E. Thompson,
Mansfield.
ly E. Gaines,
So. Framingham.
thI C. Wood,
Norton.
M. Tupper, ,
Norton.
Wesley Frost,
Somerville.
Deane,
Marion.
v N. Fraser,
Foxborough.
Lowe,
Mansfield.
�l
i
44
June 26.
John Al. Howe,
rthur E. Knight,
Addie Field Hubbard,
July 2.
John Henry Janes,
eorge E. Thomas,
C. Carrie Field,
July 9.
George Henry Ochre,
emy F. Woodward,
Georgie Rogers,
Aug. 14.
Walter H. Freeman,
rthur 0. Clark,
Lena Annetta Fisher,
Ang. 27. Albert Everett Chace,
Emma S. Brown,
Sept. 4. Charles Herbert Stearns,
Alarion Elena Skinner,
Sept. 25.
Thomas IL Skinner,
rthur E. Knight,
Angie L. Perry,
Oct. 13.
John Perdue,
eorge E. Thomas,
Edith Fuller,
Oct. 27.
Charles A. Dunne,
emy F. Woodward,
Mabel Glines,
Oct. 31.
Jesse R. Hodges,
rthur 0. Clark,
11. Bertha Dean,
Oct. 31.
George A. Beach,
Nettie J. Hodges,
Oct. 31.
1Villiam B. Robbins,
Estella DI. Ilastings,
Oct. 31.
Frank R'. Blake,
Grace D. Follet,
Mansfield.
Falmouth.
Mansfield.
Attleborough.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Attleborough.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
.Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Mansfield.
Providence.
Mansfield.
Lakeville.
Mansfield.
.Mansfield.
Pawtucket, R.
45
rthur E. Knight,
Foxborougb.
iorence M. Dunbar,
Foxborougb.
eorge E. Thomas,
Mansfield.
ertha L. Harden,
Mansfield.
emy F. Woodward,
Providence, R. I.
lorence L. Willard,
Providence, R. I.
rthur 0. Clark,
Mansfield.
annie B Bryant,
Mansfield.
lorence T. Parker, Mansfield.
46
DEATHS REGISTERED IN MANSFIELD FOR THE
YEAR 1694.
No.'
1
Date.
Name.
I Age.
r
Cause of Death.
Tan 12,
Cynthia West,
92110 r7l
La Grippe.
2
13
� Enoch Dicltua nur
Pneumonia.
4
F eb 7.4b
illrnn Maloney
85�
Congestion of Lungs_:
6
Mary J. Ring
64� Y
Pneumonia.
5
26
Thomas Percival
51! 419
Apoplexy.
6
liar. Y7
Sabin Cobbett
75 51 5,
Pneumonia.
7
Apr. 5
Seth C. Shepard,
78, S2.ilHeartFailurefron,Ossi-
fioation of Valves.
8
' 21
Roxana Barrows,
1711 119
Heart Failure n= Dropsy.
9
22
—Buck,
24,
Pnemnouia.
10
` 23
EllaE Hodges
25` ilr�
Septioemia.
11
30
Clara A Ping,
l0hb1
Marasnms.
12
` 30
Mary F Capon,
' 49 Y 4
Cmigestion of Liver.
13
14
flay 11
16
Afuy J. Randall,
Gladys E. Titus,
70 124'
Y
di 11.
"
-
Gastro Fnteretis.
15
IS
Mary L. Brazzille,
48 826
Consumption.
M
" 20
Lucy Stratton
441
Peritonitis
17
301
Chanehif C. Allen,
2311 1
Killed OIl Railroad.
18
it 12
Rodney W. Drew
T8� �16
Lead Poisoning.
19
" 27
Patiklc Walsh
02�
Consumption.
20
21
July 1
" 1
Sylvia P. Consod,
Laura J. Boyden
,1201,
40i 4115[
Men9ngitis.
Consumption.
22
" 10
Elizabeth Greene
71� 29
m
Locootor Ataxia.
2,'1
13
Sarah Donnie Steains�
40 9 3
Anzilmia.
24
" 14;
Matilda Lewis,
64 110
Apoplexy.
25
26
18
"
Samuel Merry,
9210 S'
Old Age.
19
Henry E. Stratton,
69 1.
Consnmptlon,
27
22 ,
John L. Sawtell,
62' S 19,
Peritonitis.
28
27.1
Betsey Davis �10Y�
9i
Old Awe.
29
30
Ed said P. Paine,
5111 9,
Apoplexy.
30
Aug.3
Helen (' Pierce,
8,28'
31
19
John Maher, 1
23, 19
Eilled on Railroad.
32
d'3
26
" 31 `
F.lilah H. Shepard,
Mary A. Plunkett,
Sti 15
12
Tvpblitis.
Cholera Iuftnm.
34
Sept.20
Charles A. Turner,
70 6�
Ossification anof Valves:of
3524
14
Ethel E. Stearns,
1� ¢28'
Heart and Arteries.
Cerebro spinal Men'gitis
.16
Oct 2
Thomas R.L.Chevers l
4911 8
Phthisis Puhnonalis.
37
2
David Sawyer,
6 4 5
X13
Nepbritis.
i8
39
4
4
Eliza Tobtt,
George A. Fishes}
80
501115
Fracture of Hip.
40
Syncope.
6
Calvin B. Johnsmi,
b7 717
m
Consuption.:
41
" 14
Perry G. Card,
69 313
Valvular Insufficiency of
i I
the Heart
47
DEATHS.—(Continued.)
Name.
Age.
.025, Apoplexy.
2I20� Diabetes Mellitis and
Heart Failure.
Oi 1:3 Tuberculosis Pill
3i 7, Acute Cerebral Afes�itis.
114 Neuretis.
2 Marasmus.
21 Pilled on Railroad.
9i Apoplexy.
4 2i Pilled on Railroad.
115 Marasmus from Insanity.
Cans^ of Death.
Albina T. Gee, 51
Abby A. Smith, �6;
John V. Hurley, 1
Esther A. Hodges, h
Edward B. Morrill, ,i
Clarence Lishman,
Walter AlBushel, ,
Richard A Sayles, 86
John Dacy, 2.3
Hezekiah T. Randall, (A
LD COMMISSIO$VEQ'' REPOT,
tst town meeting head in Mnreh, 1894, D. S,
vas re-elected Iioad Commissioner for three
,as appropriated for highways and bridges
R was voted to jay Road Commissioner
salary ($150.00) from this amount, which.
3 for roads and bridges the sum of $2,850.00.
rted to divide the money amoug the three die-
al£ accordiva to the number of miles and one -
ng to the valuation. The result was as fol -
)6,600 in East District, 5 630'-< of same, $79 80
3,828 " VTest 11 7 7-10 11 109 72
10,381 "'Centre `° 68 730 1,230 48
(x100 East " 2=16-10 350 55
9100:" West 27 '° 384 75.
7100 Centre 48 410 °° 689 70
trict,l$430.35, Pest District, 4$494.47, and,
eiated for widening West street,
Samoset and Shawmut avenues,.
a r Bach Bay, $200.00, for guide
-
49
50
51
In presenting our report we give the account of each
"
paid A. J. Collins,
$7
65
Commissioner separate,
and recapitulation at end
of
Concord Foundry Co.,
9
00
report.
R. Hayhurst;
1
98
Money expended in Centre District for the year ending
A. R. Collins,
30
15
January 31, 1895, D. S.
Spaulding, Road Commissioner,
J. Leonard,
9
75
superintending the work.
Amount paid for widening
H. Bliss,
20
43
West street included.
—
L, M. Ilodges,
33
01
C. A. Booth,
67
77
Paid Wm. Shaw,
$2
10
J. Powers,
3
00
J. R. Cobb,
79
91
Dan Dacy,
14
10
Warren.B. Wilson,
574
97
H. Holman,
3
98
L. R. Ifing cC Son,
27
50 ,
H. Carroll,
9
15
Wm. Graves,
2
50
A. S. Gifford,
1
50
Geo. Tyler,
23
40
J. Bellew,
26
70'.
Archie Poland,
15
16
J. Bowe,
1
92
P. A. Drew Co.,
27
85
D. H. Perkins,
23
00
J. I1. Potter & Co.,
158
81
Wm. Angell,
11
55
A. McRae,
3
00
° ;;'
Wm. White,
3
37
B. F. Gifford,
249
60
R. I. Coupling Co.,
7
35
S. C. Scholes,
48
60
J. Shennett,
25
35
E. Copeland,
2
45)
,:
J. F. Robinson,
4
59
E. Morrell,
q
to
D. S. Spaulding, on account of e, drainag
200
00
Dan Dacy,
6
115,
='
Richards Bros.,
553
05
J. Dennerly,
6
115
N A. White;
1
00
R. Gibbs,
� f�
1 i
� s:'
A. D. Houghton,
1
25
C. Collins,
6
15
V,
Wm. Wilbur,
43
20
Pat. Sullivan,
26
93
$2,471
96
A. Berry,
9
15 ;
W. White,
6
23
A. Nelson,
8
30'
H. Perry,
18
45
A. Horton,
7
95'
Jce. Connors,
31
05'
52
The fotlowinn are some of the expenditures:
Spring street bridge was widened out on
North side and new planked, using 2200
feet hard pine plank 3 inches thick, and
building fence on each side, laying out
new retaining wall, and filling, costing, $115 78•
high street bridge was new planked; using
about 2200 feet hard pine plank 3 .inches
thick, and new fence built and painted,
costing, 83 4G
New culvert was put in cornerpoan and Spring,
streets, using 12 inch. drain pipe, costing 19 20
New jdeNvalk on Spring street built by P,. F.
GifWrcl, under contract, for 146 00
Grading, a 50
0o account of 59 guide bo;,rds made and
painted three coats, 76 15
New fence on County street, 80 posts and
1126 feet RB. fencingboards, and labor, 64 69
1487 yards of concrete have been laid, costing
$817.85. Less amount paid by abutters,
$150.70. Net cost to town, 667 15
881 feet of edge stone have been set on North
Main and Church streets, costing $188.70.
Less amount paid by abutters, $41.12.
Net cost to town, 147 58
Sprinkling streets, 159 82
rom'corner School street to rail -
been widened; also the corner
side, and edge stones have been
ee sides. All the money appro-
as'expended, $100 00
37 80
d, 25 08
S' 28 43
230 08
$1,904 72
re seventy-two 2 -horse loads and forty-seven
of gravel hauled from County street pit to
A. There were one hundred and seventy -
loads and ninety 1 -horse loads hauled from
hool;street.
SOLS:: ON ZIAND AT CRUSHER.
,s, new,
$2 25
can
50
15
15
d 1 short oiler,
25
W,
or crusher,
25 20
iers,
75
imer,
and 1 small one,
50
3 1 small one,;
30
54
3 gravel screens 1 inch,
I " 1? inch,
1 2 inch
TGOEM AT D. S. SFAUL-D,—',U'S DARN.
12 R. P. shovels.
4 {{ f< old,
2 S. P., - not new,
. new,
3 long hoes, good,
4 good rakes,
10 picks at 25c,
4 forks,
1 iron bar,
2 good axes,
I brush scythe and suatb,
I tamping bar and chisel,
2 water pails and dipper,
1 broad axe,
6 Ianterns,
I whiffietree,
There are on hand :
I set scraper points and shoes,
2 grates for drains,
a keg spikes,
2200 feet hard pine bridge planks,
$16 00
4 00
$50 05
$8 00
1 00
50
2 00
1 20
1 20
2 50
40
75
1 50
50
1 02
30
4 00
_25
$25 62
$7
20
9
00
1
00
50
00
$67 20
$142 87
55
DRAINAGE.
$200
00
ogeiie 117ason,
7
50
W. Conrod,
1
90
$209
40
Ltithbun,
$5
25
,ins,
11
75
ey,
03
70
cgs,
90
]son,
2
00
43
80
ilson,
18
15
rod,
1
40
Aing after work,
10
00
$146
95
s hands, balance unexpended,
$62
45
�riated for Centre District,
$1,925
18
Nest street,
100
00
Drainage,
200
00
Sign Boards,
58
55
t report,
67
90
$2,351
63
56
Orders paid by down Treasurer:
For bighways and bridges,
$1,919
67
Account of West street,
100
00
Drainage,
200
00
Sign -boards,
58
55
Snow bills,
230
08
$2,508
30
Orders cashed by D. S. Spaulding and due him
Order No. 70, James Dailey,
71; J. B. Sbennett/
72, Warren B. Wilson,
73, J. Bellew,
74, James Dailey,
75, S. L. Scholes,
" 76, D. li. Perkins,
77, B. F. Gifford,
78, Lewis Packard,
79, Arthur Shields,
80, A. D. Bigg,
81, Willard Lane,
82, Warren B. Wilson,
83, C. A. Booth,
" 84, Warren B. Wilson,
D. S. Spaulding as per bill,
229 feet of edgestone,
Less amounts received from:
D. S. Spaulding for road scrapings,
Chas. Whidden,
$33 30
23 40
40 30
3 75
2 25
15 55
8 50
27 S5
17 56
17p 25
8 00
17 60
3fi 95
7 50
17 10
9 00
34 35
$319 91
$13 00
2 nn
57
$2 50
25
l> 50
1 75
d, 50
10 50
$32 00
$287 91
ohu.IV. Rogers for money ad-
(inish out concreting on North
t to corner of East street, $139 20
s Biros., 58 32
$197 52
S.';Spau'.dmg for services for
994; $150 00
lest: of Mrs. Noble, your Commissioners
st-cet running from South Main street to
south of Common, Park Row. '
'e the Road 0`02nmissioners of the Town of
1:
;ned, citizens and tax payers of the Town
'spectfully petition your honorable Board
;own -way the street leading from School
,treet, in said town, and now called Coral
that the same may be accepted as a public
ng to law.
)ectfully represent that the public ueces-
ience require this action to be taken.
58
D. E. Harding,
C. N. Crane,
Warren B. Wilson,
J. A. Blake,
James O. Hodges,
George Winslow,
E. M. Reed,
Alfred B. Day,
S. C. Lovell, J. A. Wheeler,
Wm. Robinson, William White,
W. L. Robinson, A. D. King,
J. F. Robinson, C. H. Billings,
Ira J. Selee, A. IV. Cobb,
F. D. Perry, M. D., Geo. F. Harden,
James Watters, Herbert E. King,
F. W. Cabot, E. P. Paine,
John Shepardson, L. R. King.
This is to to say that we have laid out the said Coral
street, as requested by above petitioners, as follows, said
street being about 971 8-12 feet long, and to be (40)
forty feet wide: commencing at a corner, it being
95 10-12 feet from the north-west corner of '_Number Five
Sebool-hoose lot on School street, and running in a
straight line easterly south 85° 35' east to Dean street,
the north side of said Coral street to be forty feet north
of, and parallel with, first mentioned line of said Coral
street.The conditions of this lay -out were that there
should be no charges for land or other damages, except in
case the street was accepted by the town the fences should
be set back without expense to the land owners on said
street.
D. S. SPAULDING,
JOHN Al. ATWOOD,
Road Commissioners -
February 23, 1895.'
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d Cona72zissio2iers for 112c62tsfiedd, Mass
rsigued, citizens and voters of the Town of
pectfully petition your Board to lay out a
,;from Sbawmut avenue, across land of Mr.
in; to Court street, the same to be 40 feet
and damages to be waived by interested
nd owners on said contemplated street.
1. Angell, J. M. Martin,
Drew, M. W. Hollis,
B. bay, E. E. Brintnell,
Wheeler. James T. McCool,
V. Lane, T. W. Halliday,
E. Lane, Geo. H. Hallett.
M. Brown,
Mass., Feb. 22, 1895.
say that we have laid out a street as re -
ie above petitioners, said street to be forty
ommencing'at a corner on west side of said
street and south side of Shawmut avenue, a,
ag about 514-12 feet easterly from a corner
is B. F. Gifford and Cbadey Harden; then
terlyl a straight line on west side of said con
eet to a point on north side of Court street,
sing about 95 10-12 feet from the east side
Y., N. H. S, H. RR. Co. The east side of
be 40 feet east from, and parallel with, west
inditions of this lay -out were that there
land 'damages by reason of acceptance and
street by town.
D. S. SPAULDING,
JOHN M. ATWOOD,
Road Commissioners_
595,
GO
.L'AST DISTRICT.
The appropriation for this district was
expended by
John 11. Atwood, who superintended the work.
2
There has been considerable work clone
on the road
leading over Stearns' Hill, which has been very
much im-
proved by' removing stones and widening
out the road
and rounding up to get rid of the water.
Fred Burt,
Appropriation, $430.35.'
50'
Stephen Wood,
$20 00
Geo. Riley;
59 48
Ernest Jones;
7 35
Marcus Wheeler,
39 67
Frank Wheeler,
17 37
Alexander Davis,
10 35
Frank Rathbun,
4 43
Hiram Rathbun,
2
25
Geo. llom'hOUse,
57.07
$9
Lewis Morse,
3
00
Fred Burt,
4
50'
Alfred Burt,
8
85
Geo. Winslow,
1
62
Joseph Carter,
32
48
W. B. Wilson,
15
30
John Broad,
3
60
William Davis,
1
50'
John Atwood, Jr.,
2
25
Frank Atwood;
6
75'
John AT. Atwood;
126
22
John AT. Atwood, posts and rails,
3
50
$427 54
61
1
35
Stl'01i' BILL.
37`
ed,
$9
50
1
45
'forth,
1
30
53
1
35
d
1
28
d,
1
511)
r,
1
72
3
15
1
50
2
17
u,
1
50
mi,
52
1
57
in,
1
00
45
37
$37 58
1
35
37`
1
20
1
00
1
05
70
45
d
1
80
d,
1
80
$37 58
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TVFST DISTPICT.
Money expended on highway in West District for the
year ending Jan. 31, 1595, Wun. B. Brown
superintend-
ing the work:
Appropriation, $494.47.
Wm. B. Brown, team,
$217
99
E. H. Shepard,
8
00
Elliott Cook,
16
50
Robert Brown, labor,
32
70
Thomas Brintnell,
30
00
Nelson Saley;
21
30
Henry Kendall,
33
25
John Edwards,
23
03
Everett White,
4
05
David White;,
4
50
Manvill Davis;
3
15
,George Howland,
3
50
Howard Drake,
4
00
Wm: H. Dunbar,
10
50
Edward I. Dunbar,
9
00
Wm. B. Brown, dynamite,
18
50
f[ gravel,
10
05'
E. A. Briggs; gravel,
11
35
` F. I. Sherman, spikes,
2'
62'
L. S. Packard, bridge plank,
55
93
Wm. B. Brown, blasting rocks,
15`00
S. E. Scholes; gravel,
90
$53582
Snow Bill,
42'
20
$578'02'
Expended for guide -boards and street signs, 41
I I
45
f3
;SETS OF STREET DEPARTMENT.
old,
n Punip,
ms,
RECAPITULATION
for West street,
[a... �Trnino rco
noargs,
t,
strict;
$2,000 00
394 00
235 00
30 00
195 00
37 00
24 00
142 87
$3,057 87
$3,000 00
100 00
200 00
100 00
67 90
$3,467 90
$3,025 73
465 12
619 47
$4,110 32
64
Less cash received, $32 00,
Tools, lumber on hand, 142 87
Snow bills paid, 309 86
Cash on hand to credit of drainage account, 0'2 45
Salary, Com'r Spaulding for 1893, paid, 150 00
$697 18
83,433 14
All of which is respectfully submitted.
DOLIVER S. SPAIILDING,
JOHN M. ATIVOOD,
WILLIAM B. BROWN,
Poad Commissioners.,
1-=' CO 1--R -T--
OF TIM
!USTEES OF TKE PUEl1IG I1I13$Rpy.
to Trustees of the Mansfield Public Library
7 present their eleventh annual report.
the town meeting, March 19, 1894, Mr. A. V.
Son and Mr. W. L. Robinson were re-elected to
,ard of Trustees.
3 Board organized by choosing Rev. Jacob Ide
sident, W. A, Copeland, Secretary, and Stand-
mmittees as follows:
Library and Librarian, Messrs. Ide; Robinson
peland.
Library Room, Messrs. Rogerson and Lucas.
Finance and Accounts, Messrs. Hodges and,
on.
s; Grace M. Cobb, Librarian, and Miss Carrie
ib, Assistant Librarian, were both re-elected.
Trustees gratefully acknowledge gifts of books
Al. F. Shaw of New York, and Mr. R. 4. Teed
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i!
F.
GG
of Mansfield, also bound volumes of the Congressional
Record and other documents given by Hon, E. A.
Morse.
Only one new book has been added by purchase,
and that was to help make up an incomplete set.
,.about one hundred old books have been re -bound;
several volumes of the magazines have been bound
up, and quite a number of volumes which have been
re -bound several times were so badly worn as to ne-
cessitate new copies. With the single exception
above named the amount paid for books has been to
replace old ones. A few are entirely out of print
and cannot be replaced. Subscription to several of
the magazines was discontinued, and those retained
are the Review of Reviews, Harper's Monthly, Cos-
mopolitan and Scientific American.
The total circulation for the year is 10,920. Av-
erage number taken out Saturdays, 156 ; Tuesdays, 54.
The average classification of books taken out on
Saturdays is as follows; Fiction, 96 ; Miscellaneous,
12; Juvenile, 37; History, 4; Biography, 6; Po-
etry, 1.
164 new borrowers have registered.
A new catalogue is now in press and will be out
this spring. '1 he printing was suspended in order
not to interfere with the printing of the Town Report.
The work of compiling the old report and numerous
supplements, and properly arranging the list, correct-
ing errors in the former catalogue and re-classifying to
some extent, has been very great, and has-been care -
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fully and faithfully performed by the Librarians, un-
der the supervision of the Trustees.
As there is only a nominal balance in the Treas-
ury, and as there will be some additional expense for
printing the catalogues, the Trustees recommend an
appropriation of four hundred dollars.
Respectfully submitted,
JACOB IDE,
A.
V. ROGERSON,
W.
L. ROBINSON,
L
W. LUCAS,
J.
O. HODGES,
117.
-A. COPELAND,
Board of Trustees.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
Feb. 28, 1895.
-Dr.-
Balance in Treasury Feb, 28, 18941
$275
83
Received of Grace M. Cobb, Librarian, for
fines collected and catalogues sold,
23
00
Town appropriation,
150
00
$448
83
.. - Cr. _
Paid William White, on account of printing
new catalogues,
$100
00
William White, printing catalogue slips,
2
50
Estes & Lauriat for books,
27
92
Geo. F. Ding & Merrill, for paper,
9
20
F. J. Barnard & Co., for binding,
24
97
Grace M. Cobb, Librarian,
100
00
Carrie B. Webb, Assistant,
50
00
Grace M. Cobb, for work on new cat-'
alogue,
42
30
Carrie B. Webb, for work on new cat-
alogue,
42
30
Nellie A. Richards, for services,
2
00
Lillie M. Webb, 11
2
00
Alfred B. Day & Co., for insurance,
22
50
James O. Hodges, magazines,
10
25
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Paid A. V. Rogerson, for sundries,
Mrs. Tucker, cleaning library room, $4 60
Wm. A. Copeland, magazine, 1 50
Balance, 25
ALFRED V
6 54
$448 83
ROGERSON,
Treasurer.
i
G
i
w
c��'DoRATE® 111
commonwedio of Q11a gac�u �ff�.
BRISTOL, SS.
To either of the Constables of the Town of Mansfeld, in
said County, GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
you are directed to notify the inhabitants of the Town of
Mansfield, qualified to vote in elections and in town affairs,
to meet at the Town Hall in said Mansfield, ON THE
EIGHTEENTH DAY OF MARCH, instant, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon, then and there to act on the to] -
lowing articles:
1. -To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting.
2.—To hear the annual report of the Selectmen, Treas-
urer' Road Commissioners and School Committee, and
act thereon.
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3.—To choose all necessary Town Officers for the
year ensuing.
%4.—To raise such sums of money as may be necessary
to defray the town charges for the ensuing year, and make
.appropriations for the same.
5.—To see if the town will accept the list of jurors as
revised by the Selectmen.
6. --To see if the town will authorize their Collector,
when chosen (if he is not the Town Treasurer), to use all
means for collecting the taxes which a Town Treasurer,
when appointed Collector, may use.
7.—To see what method the town will adopt in regard
to collection of taxes. S,
8.—To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer,
with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow tempora-
rily, in anticipation of the taxes of the present municipal
year, such sums of money as may be from time to time
required, and to give the negotiable note or notes of the
town therefor; all such temporary loans to be paid from
said taxes.
9.—To see if the town will vote to raise and appropri-
ate money to G. Al R. Post, No. 170, for the decoration
of soldiers' graves.
10.—To see if the town will grant the use of the Town
Hall to G. A. R. Post, No, 170, one or more evenings
during the coming year.
11. -To see if the town will grant the use of the Town
Hall to the firemen for two evenings during the coming
year.
-- 12.—To see if the town will vote to grant license for
the sale of intoxicating liquors, the check list to be used,
and the ballots to read , Yes" or °' No."
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13. -To see if the town will raise and appropriate any
sum of money for the maintenance of the Public Library.
14'=To see if the town will vote to pay the Mansfield
Water Supply District any sum of money for water for
town purposes.
X1.5.—To see if the town will raise and appropriate any
;money for street lighting.
16.—To see if the town will vote to accept the street
leading from Dean street to School street, as laid out by
the Road Commissioners, and act anything thereon.
V- 17.—To see if the town will vote ,to accept the street
leading from Court street to Shawmut avenue, as laid out
by the Road Commissioners, and act anything thereon.
18.—To see if the town will raise and appropriate any
sum ofmoneyfor the macadamizing of South blain street,
or take any other action thereon. ------
49.—To
�49.—To see if the town will raise and appropriate the
sum of five hundred dollars for repairs on South Main
street from Parker's corner to Norton line.
20. --To see if the town will vote to purchase the land
in the rear of the Central School: building, also the land
leading from Rumford avenue to North Main street,
which was intended for a street, there being about 24,000
feet of land, and to raise and appropriate money for the
same, or take any action thereon.
21:= -To see if the town will vote to raise and appro-
Priate any sum of money for the transportation of scholars.
To see if the town will vote to elect one Select-
man for the term of one year, one Selectman for the term
of two years, and one Selectman for the term of three
.years ; and at each annual meeting thereafter elect one
.Selectman for the term of three years.
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23.—To see if the town will vote to authorize its
Assessors to abate the taxes of any individual, firm or
corporation, for the term of two years, that sball establish
a new industry in the town representing a paid-up capital
of $5,000 to $10,000 ; or, if represented by a capital of
$10,000 to $25,000, for the term of three years, and by
a capital of $25,C00 and upwards, for the term of five
years.
24.—To act on any otber business that may legally
come before said meeting.
And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting
up attested copies ibereof at each of the public meeting
houses and post -offices in said town, eight days at least
before the time of holding said meeting.
Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant,
with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time
and place aforesaid.
Given under our hands this first day of March, in the
year one thousand eight hundred and ninety-five.
JACOB A. BLAKE,
BENJAMIN K. FLINT,
CHAS. N. CRANE,
Selectmen of Afan,!geld.
A true copy. ATTEST:
THOMAS H. NELSON, Constable.
TOWN OF MANSFIELD,
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING JAN, 311 1895,
SCHOOL OFFICERS.
SCIi00L CO3R \IIM'%£'
WILLIAM H. ANGELL, CHAIRIIA\,
WILLIAM H. ALLEN, SECP,E'TAII,
WILLIAM C. WINTER...
Meetings: First Wednesday in every month.
SUFEXINTENDENT:
EDWARD P. FITTS,
Office hours: Thursdays, Promn S to i) A. if., at Central
School Building.
SCHOOL CALENDAR.
HIGH SCHOOL.
SPRING TERM, 1895,
Begins Monday, April 8; ends Friday, June 28.
FALL TERnt, 1595,
Begins Wednesday, Sept. 4; ends Tuesday, Dec. 24.
WINTER TERM, 1896.
Begins Monday, January 6; ends Friday, March 27.
SPRING TERM, 1896.
Begins Monday, April 6; ends Friday, June 26.
COMMON SCHOOLS.`
SPRING TERM, 1895,
Begins Monday, April 15; ends Friday, June 21.
FALL TERM, 1595,
*Begins Monday, September 9; ends Friday, Dec. 20.
NVINTER TERM, 1596,'`
Begins Monday, January 6; ends Friday, March 27.
SPRING TERAI, 1596,
Begins Monday, April 13; ends Friday, June 19.
HOLIDAYS:
February 22, April 19, May 30, tNovember 29-30.
'*vacation Thauksgiving week. }nigh Schont.
REPORT.
TO THE CI f IZENS OF MANSFIFLD :.
Impressed with its importance, we concluded our
last report by earnestly entreating for a general co-
operation in the administration of school affairs.
We regret the infelicities which have occurred in
the past, and we are glad to observe that during the
year just ended there has been manifested more of
that sympathetic interest which is indispensable to .
the efficiency of our schools.
The many evidences of improvement showthat
the schools of Mansfield are in a good, progressive
condition. This encouraging situation is so fully ap-
preciated that we take the opportunity to thank those -
who have labored' earnestly and conscientiously to
make this a successful year.
We respectfully refer you to the report of our
Superintendent for statistics, which show the school
population of the town, the attendance at the differ-
ent schools, and other facts which ought to be inter-
esting to every parent and citizen.
Surelv, as the parents come in closer contact and
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become better acquainted with the work of our schools,
they do not fail to appreciate what is being done for
the education of the children.
TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF MANE
Gentlemen, .This, the Fourth 1
the Superintendent of Schools, co,
from January, 1894, to January, 18(
submitted'for your consideration.
STATTSTTCS.
Population of Mansfield, census of 189(
Number enrolled in all the schools to d
Number of graduates from the ninth gr
1894,
Number of these entering High School,
Average age of entering class, High Sc
Primary
Number of teachers regularly employed
Number of different teachers employe(
the year,
Number of school-bouses,
" school -rooms,
Rank 1.17 among the 352 cities In
appropriated for each child between tb
years, or $14.964 per pupil.
Rank 7 among 20 cities and towns o
rvtc a .
IELD .
inual Report of
ring the period
is respectfully
3,432
e, 746
le, June,
20
ill term, 18
fol, 14.5 yrs.
(hoot, 5 yrs.
19
luring
27
9
18
towns in money
ages of 5 and 15
[histol county.
5
Rank 16 in the State according to the percentage of
its taxable property, or $.005-61.
Rank 1 in Bristol county on same basis.
Rank 148 in the State according to average attendance
upon the public schools.
Rank 5 in the county on same basis.
These ranks are taken for the years 1892-93, as found
in the Fifty-seventh Annual Report of the Board of Edu-
cation, the latest report to be obtained at this writing.
TIME LOST BY REASON OF TARDINESS AND DISBIISSIONS
FOR THE FALL TERM.
Whiteville,
Hn.
12
Min.
5
Hartwell,
29
42
Hall,
5
20
Central. Grade 1,
1
25
Grades 2 and 3,
24
30
f{ 3 and 4,
38.
5
" Grade 5,
12
Grades 6 and 7,
9
35
8 and 9,
22
35;
Green, " 1, 2 and 3,
7
55
4 and 5,
28
6 and 8,
8
35
Williams,
24
30
Balcom,
6
30
Briggs,
4
15
Spaulding,
5
20
Total
240
22
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TABLE
showing how many pupils in each school, and in each
glade of every school, Dacemher, 1894
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COMMENTS ON 7'HE STATISTICS
For the benefit of those who do not find it con
vement to refer to last year's report, and to new resi-
dents who have no report to which they can refer, a
few words may make these figures of more value
There have been 64 more pupils enrolled during
the past year than in the previous year. There are
eleven less graduates from the grammar school and
eight less entering the Aigli School; but the fact is
worthy of mention that all who entered have re-
mained till the present, showing that they are a select
number with determined purpose. This selection
I' was made from a class of thirty-four, some coining\
from out of town, some from other schools in town,
7
who consequently spent but part of the year in the
'Grammar School and had not time to complete their
preparation for the High School. Of this number
who did not enter the High School eight have taken
lip other work and eight have returned to the Gram-
mar School for further preparation; so that the pros-
pect is that tbere will be a larger class to be grafin-
ated nest June.
I wish to call special attention to the improvement
in the time lost from tardiness and dismissions. We
report for this fall term a loss of two hundred and
forty hours, twenty-two mii.utes, for all schools ex-
cepting the High School; in the place of four hundred
thirty-five hours, one minute, last fall. If Such is to
be the result of keeping this record, the state author-
ities demanded it none too soon. We can do still
better. Teachers report that the most dilatorypupils
in these respects are doing better, and, with Help from
parents who will see that their children start for
school in ample time, and are not taken from school
until the session is ended, the record for the coming
year will be greatly improved. It would seem that
every one would be willing to lend a helping hand in
this part of school work. Habits of promptness ought
to be formed early in life, The good of other mem-
bers of the school whose attention is diverted and in-
terrupted by latecomers ought to be considered.
The irreparable loss which comes to the time -losers is
so apparent that it ought not to fail to arrest the at-
terrtion of the losers. Thankful for what progress has
i.naoe,
7e.
SCROOL.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7'8.
—
9
10
11
12
Whiteville,
3
2
2
1
1
1
YO
Hartwell, _
5
4
6
3
b
26
Hall,7
1
6
25
Central, . . .38
25
42
40
t 46
34'
20
118
35
298
Green, . .
114
15
15
10'
18
20
19
112
Williams,7
2
'3
4
8
4
28
Balcom,
8>
�'
1 3
4
9
2
29
19
Briggs,
4
7
4
Spaulding,
10
31
18
28
27
41
High
.
73
96
80
1�ri7168
86i77�25�
37
18
�28�27
660
COMMENTS ON 7'HE STATISTICS
For the benefit of those who do not find it con
vement to refer to last year's report, and to new resi-
dents who have no report to which they can refer, a
few words may make these figures of more value
There have been 64 more pupils enrolled during
the past year than in the previous year. There are
eleven less graduates from the grammar school and
eight less entering the Aigli School; but the fact is
worthy of mention that all who entered have re-
mained till the present, showing that they are a select
number with determined purpose. This selection
I' was made from a class of thirty-four, some coining\
from out of town, some from other schools in town,
7
who consequently spent but part of the year in the
'Grammar School and had not time to complete their
preparation for the High School. Of this number
who did not enter the High School eight have taken
lip other work and eight have returned to the Gram-
mar School for further preparation; so that the pros-
pect is that tbere will be a larger class to be grafin-
ated nest June.
I wish to call special attention to the improvement
in the time lost from tardiness and dismissions. We
report for this fall term a loss of two hundred and
forty hours, twenty-two mii.utes, for all schools ex-
cepting the High School; in the place of four hundred
thirty-five hours, one minute, last fall. If Such is to
be the result of keeping this record, the state author-
ities demanded it none too soon. We can do still
better. Teachers report that the most dilatorypupils
in these respects are doing better, and, with Help from
parents who will see that their children start for
school in ample time, and are not taken from school
until the session is ended, the record for the coming
year will be greatly improved. It would seem that
every one would be willing to lend a helping hand in
this part of school work. Habits of promptness ought
to be formed early in life, The good of other mem-
bers of the school whose attention is diverted and in-
terrupted by latecomers ought to be considered.
The irreparable loss which comes to the time -losers is
so apparent that it ought not to fail to arrest the at-
terrtion of the losers. Thankful for what progress has
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been made we plead to have the good work go on.
The table shows thirty-nine more pupils in all the -
schools in December, 1891; than December, 1893;
and eleven more in the High School. By the Fifty-
seventh Annual Report of the State Board of Educa-
tion we find that a little over seven per cent of pupils
of all ages in the public schools of Massachusetts are
in the High School. Our record shows that we have
in our High School a little over eleven per cent of all
our pupils, making us nearly four per cent above the
average, which speaks well for the condition of our -
school and the interest taken in it by those who wish
to gain the advantages to be derived from it.
r
TEACHEP9.
Of the twenty-seven teachers who have been con
netted with our schools during the past year, nineteen
still remain. These changes have affected six of our
schools, and were necessary either from loss of teach-
ers who had secured what they considered better po-
sitions elsewhere, or from inability to do the work in.
a manner satisfactory to themselves or to those who
have the schools in charge. In filling these vacancies
we have been obliged to try more than once before
the right teacher has been found, but we believe the
year closes with as strong a corps of teachers as we
have ever had. We hardly need to say that the
greatest care has been taken in the selection of our
teachers to get the best which the position and the
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money we offer can command. It is also needless to
-say that, having selected the ones that we think suita-
ble, when the teacher comes and finds the amount of
work which has to be done, the surroundings so dif-
7erent from what had been anticipated, the difficulty
in handling so many grades, she becomes discouraged
and homesick, leaving the work for braver ones to
take up. Neither do we find that some of those who
come to us with rare scholarship and splendid recom-
mendations put the heart into their work, which can
only produce success. It is the most trying part of a
-superintendent's work, after having used his best ef-
forts to show how the good of the school is suffering
by acts which might easily be avoided, to find that no
improvement is made until the teacher has lost her
hold and must be replaced by another.
The other towns under my supervision seem to
have been more fortunatethan we have in respect to
keeping their teachers. Whether or not it is due to
their different method of employment must be left -to
you to decide. In Sharon there has been no change
of teachers during the year. While they pay but
•eight dollars per week in the outside schools, they
have a school year of forty weeks where we have only
thirty-six. To one who has to pay board, this extra;
pay for four weeks is considered an inducement, al-
though it reduces the vacation period. In Stoughton,
-the only changes have been in assistants, with one ex-
.ception, where a new principal had to be procured to
fill a vacancy made by the Stoughton committee in
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transferring a teacher to a school newly opened -
Their method is to pay a uniform price of ten dollars
per week in the outside schools, intending that part of
it shall be used for transportation if the teacher de-
sires to live at the Centre.
In seeking for means by which our teachers could
he retained, I do not see what different action could
have been taken. The three teachers who accepted
positions elsewhere did so either to be nearer home-
or
omeor to secure a better school; others wished to engage
in different work; others were not acceptable
teachers. There seems to be nothing which would
benefit our schools so much as good, permanent
teachers. Special lines ofd work are taken up and
carried on successfully by a teacher; but when a new
teacher conies she knows nothing of what has gone-
before,
onebefore, and the work stops or has to be taken up
again from the beginning, much to the discourage-
ment of the pupils and hindrance to their progress.
To avoid this continual change I believe the majority
of the people in the town will approve of your method
of paying more to those teacherswho have proved
their worth, and thus providing so far as possible
equally good teachers in every school.
HIOZI SCHOOL.
Owing to the small number graduated from the-
High
heHigh School last June, and from the fact that a fairly
large class entered in the fall, the school has a larger
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number than ever before. As there are twenty-seven
in the graduating class, in order to keep up the pres-
ent size of the school we shall have to admit a large
number next September. But far more valuable is a
school of few pupils well prepared to do the work
than a large one whose members are trying to do
work beyond their capacity. And so, whether the
school be large or small we desire to admit none but
those who are ready. With a class of thirty-seven in
preparation we do not fear that material will be lack-
ing to keep up the high standard which has been de-
manded in the past.
We are just recovering from a condition which;
had it continued, we fear would have proved disas-
trous to this year's work. From circumstances over
which we had no control, the principal was 'obliged
to give up her work for a part of the fall term. Be-
ing thus forced to procure a substitute on short no-
tice, and not knowing how hang one would be needed,
the school had to suffer. It is at times like these that
the true character of pupils shows itself. We are
glad to record that so many stood the test and made
prozress considering the disadvantages, under which
they had to labor. We are delighted to note the fact
that the end of the term found the principal in her
place again, and the old-time interest and devotion
manifest in the school. These days of enforced ab-
sence cannot be wholly lost forthey must have
taught pupils to appreciate their advantages, and
teacher the high esteem in which she is held.
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13
The studies pursued in the High school are not
so far beyond the capacity of our citizens as to be
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
wholly unappreciated by them, azud it is with deep re-
gret that we see the names of so few visitors upon the
Tow -,T F1ALL�7oar, ao, 1sa4.
register. For a whole year, with possibly one excep-
PROGRAMME.
tion, we find no name that represents a visit from a
1.
Music'—
parent who has a child in school. In one way this
ORCIIEaTRA
might be taken that the parents have perfect confi-
2.
ADDRESS,—
dence in the management of the school; in another it
MR. i,, P iITTS.
might be considered that they had no interest and
3.
CHORUS,—" Spring Son; , "
H
Pinsuti
did not care what progress was being made.' It is
4.
MEMBERS of THE ScaooL:
SALUTA_ORr,—
pleasanter to believe that the former is the case, but
BEET^ ARTHUR HARTWELL.
would it not be for the best interests of all to make
5•
VIOLIN QUARTETTE—"National Airs."
an occasional visit' to speak an appreciative word, to
MISSES PACKARD, MORTON. MESSRS. COBB,
SHIELDS..
render kindly criticism, if needed? Welcome are the
�,.
Class HlsroRr,—
faces of old braduates, for they stand as a bulwark
7.
ETT rtlecDla BALDwIN,
CxoRcs, "Farewell to the Forest,"
Menclelssohn
behind the advancing hosts. Doubly welcome would
MEMBERS OP THEc OL.
be the visits of busy men and women, to whom it
S.
AIosIC,—
would cost much to spare the time from their daily
g.'
ORODESTRN.
'
toll. `'�'e recommend that extra eff�rorts be made to
AND DRILL,—
GIRLS
have special days when invitations will be extended,
10.
OF SECOND CLASS.'
SEXTET,—" The A7erry Mill,"fZ4n
dy
and such parts of the school work as can be made
11.
CLASS PROPHECY—
popular shall be presented ; and that besides these
SADIE ELISE ABBOTT.
days every one shall be made to feel that he is wel-
42.
Cxonus,—•' Hark, They Come,"
veaeieMEMBERS
come whenever time for a visit can be found. It is a
13.
of SCHOOL.
ORATION AND VALEDICTorl,—
well-known fact that pupils as they grow older are
FREDERIC HOLDEN DUCK.
_ not as ready to extend invitations as in their younger
14,
PRESENTATION OP DIPLOMAS,—
days, and yet we believe they are not ashamed to
MR. AV. D. ANGELL.
show
what they know at other times besides at
7:
PlanrrR,—.
graduation.
REV. C. E. HEALS.
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CLASS ODE.
qr
Side by side we've ,journeyed onward
Through the Springtime of Life's round,.
Treading only its bright pathways;
Few have been the thorns we've found.
Now we've come to parting hours . I
With the friends who, true and tried,
Kindly led us through life's showers,
Never straying from our side.
Teachers, schoolmates—,you who brightened
For us knowledge's rugged ways—
We'd invoke God's choicest blessings
To attend you through your days.
Happy hours we've spent together;
Striving always to excel;
Now, while ent'ring different pithways,
We bid each a fond farewell.
Classmates, on the threshold standing,
One sad glance to gentle Past,
Then we're ready for what labor
That dini Future finds to cast.
Bravely, nobly, let us enter
On the work that she assigns,
And while doing each his duty
.Our class motto bear in mind.
Not for school this motto only.
But for life, that we select;
Though we prize our education,
"Character stands'bove, intellect."`
Now, our gracious Father, lead us
Till life's fleeting,day is o'er;
Keep, we pray Thee, each from straying;
Guide us all to Heaven's bright shore.
SADIE E. APr,OTT.
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CLASS MOTTO.
"Caractsre va mieux que Z' intellect."
(Character ie highe, than iuN,Ikct)
CLASS OF 194,
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SADIE ELISE ABBOTT, President.
BERT HARTWELL, Tice President.
FREDERIC HOLDEN BUCIi, Secretary.
ETTA MAUDE BALDWIN, Treasurer.
Small as the class was, they may be assured that
their efforts were appreciated. They had the advan-
tage of all appearing upon the stage without pro-
longing the exercises beyond a reasonable limit. The
social hour in the hall which followed gave ample op-
portunity for exchange of greetings, and avoided the
expense which has been incurred by previous classes
in going to another hall. This seems to be a good
example for future classes to copy, as no graduate
ought to feel a burden of expense. If we have inter-
preted the feeling of the community 'correctly there
is a general opinion that no unnecessary expense
should attend a graduation so as to be a hindrance to
any.
DRATING
While we have not abated any of our efforts in
other studies; while we have increased our interest in
the study of geography by a complete change in ge-
ographies throughout the town, we have during the
fall term placed special emphasis upon drawing.
The reason for this is plain from the fact that you
have elected a special teacher in this branch, and we
have been interested in making the most of our'op-
portunities. Miss Harriet Blaisdell of Providence, R.
I., came to us recommended highlyas one fitted to
wide us in our work after thorough preparation at
the Pratt Institute, N. Y. She gives one day each
week to our schools, teaching from room to room, and
spending half of the day in the village schools and
half in the outsid- schools. By this arrangement she
is able to visit each school once in two weeks. Our
monthly teachers' meetings have been.' almost wholly
given up to work in drawing under the direction of
the special teacher. The work in the drawing books
is continued from the point where it was left last
June; one higher book being; introduced this year as
has been our custom from the start.' New models
have been purchased, color work has been intro-
duced; and paper cutting 'receives attention in the
lower grades. It is proposed to make an exhibit of
this work in June, and we expect to have more and
better work to show at that time than in any previous
year.Specimens of what was done last year are now
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on exhibition in the superintendents office, and they
are open to the inspection of all who are interested in
seeing them. The office is open Thursday mornings.
from eight till nine during school sessions. It is also
intended that specimens of regular work shall be -
found at all times in the different school -rooms. it is
hoped that such progress will be made and the utility
of this branch of learning will so commend itself to
you that the plan now pursued will be continued un-
til we shall reap the benefit of the outlay already
made.
This subject has been brought into prominence at
so recent a date that many of our teachers had no in-
struction in it in their school days, hence the more
need of direction and instruction. Those of our
teachers who have attended Normal schools have had
instruction and know what to do and how to do it, but
the demand for such teachers is so great that the sup-
ply cannot meet the demand. And in any case better
work is done if a certain amount of work is assigned
for two weeks with the certainty that at the end of
that time it will be inspected, criticised and corrected
by one in whom teachers and pupils have confidence.
The system which we are using applies drawing,
first, to the common forms of geometry ; second to
the science and art of construction—that is; making
working drawings from which objects may be con-
structed, and necessary to all workers in wood, metal,
stone; etc.; third, to representation, or the science
and art of representing objects as they appear to the
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eye, useful in conveying a clear, correct idea when
words might utterly fail ; and fourth, decoration, or
the kind necessary for the ornamentation of objects,
such as add beauty to so many objects upon which our
eyes continually rest.
No one who has watched a class at work but will
be impressed with its educational value in the atten-
tion which is required, the nicety of judgment de-
manded, and the cultivation of good taste.
Following is the report of the Supervisor of
Drawing:
TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS:.
On Thursday; September 13th, I entered upon
my duties as Supervisor of Drawing in the schools of
Mansfield My plan has been to use the Prang sys-
tem of art edification, and the work is now well started
in all the, schools. It is intended to continue the
work on the present plan. The hearty co-operation of
the teachers Las been of great assistance.
PRIMARY GRADES.
Iii the primary grades the models have been used,
with paper folding and cutting, also color. It is my
wish to make this early work as interesting as possible,
and, as far as possible and practical, to appeal to the
imagination of the child, which is of vast importance.
The type forms, as the basis of all form, have been
taken, with the objects derived from them. Paper
folding and cutting have been satisfactorily clone.
Here obedience is taught, close attention being neces-
sary to follow the directions of the teacher. Manual
dexterity is gained, and a grand opportunity is afford-
ed the imagination to play about the objects made
from paper. Previous ideas gained in the form les-
sons are reviewed, as the direction of lines, relation
of lines, edges and corners. angles, triangles, squares,
diameters and diagonals. Color has been started by
means of the tablets, and is planned to give some work
in elementary design and combination of colors, so
that the children may, know what good color is and
what arrangements are in good design. The child's
own expression is worth much, and the children have
been delighted with the colon- work The study of
color places the child in harmony with his environ-
ment, and whatever does this is to be desired in our
public schools. In connection with the"work in form
study some nature lessons have been given.
GRAABIAR.
In the grammar grades the drawing books have
been used. In the third grade number one book is in
use, number two in the fourth grade, number three in
the fifth grade, and number four in the remaining
grades. The criticism is often made that the printed
drawings are used as copies, and no individual work
is done In the hands of an intelligent teacher, the
drawing book is not a copy. As it is necessary for
the children to see good work, we have the printed
drawings in the book. Considerable drill work has
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Here obedience is taught, close attention being neces-
sary to follow the directions of the teacher. Manual
dexterity is gained, and a grand opportunity is afford-
ed the imagination to play about the objects made
from paper. Previous ideas gained in the form les-
sons are reviewed, as the direction of lines, relation
of lines, edges and corners. angles, triangles, squares,
diameters and diagonals. Color has been started by
means of the tablets, and is planned to give some work
in elementary design and combination of colors, so
that the children may, know what good color is and
what arrangements are in good design. The child's
own expression is worth much, and the children have
been delighted with the colon- work The study of
color places the child in harmony with his environ-
ment, and whatever does this is to be desired in our
public schools. In connection with the"work in form
study some nature lessons have been given.
GRAABIAR.
In the grammar grades the drawing books have
been used. In the third grade number one book is in
use, number two in the fourth grade, number three in
the fifth grade, and number four in the remaining
grades. The criticism is often made that the printed
drawings are used as copies, and no individual work
is done In the hands of an intelligent teacher, the
drawing book is not a copy. As it is necessary for
the children to see good work, we have the printed
drawings in the book. Considerable drill work has
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been given the pupils, there having been so little pre--
vious work. In the future, less drill work will be
done, and the work in the books will be supplemented
with more representative and perspective drawing.
Objects in the every -day life of the pupil will be used
in the lessons. The interest and progress shown by
the pupils has been very gratifying.
HIGH SCHOOL.
In the High School, the work has been done in
drawing -book number seven, and some drawing that
would come in the omitted books. Perspective draw-
ing has been started, and it is the aim to have the
work partake of as sketchy a nature as is practical.
Work in instrumental drawing, or construction, has
been done with good results. If one knows the con-
struction of an object, this knowledge of facts will
enable him to make a better representative drawing.
We are at a disadvantage in not having a hall or room
large enough to hold the whole school. In the last
work done I noticed a great improvement, but there
might be better work and more of it were our facili-
ties better.
TEACHERS' MEETINGS.
On the first Thursday in each month all the teach-
ers have met in the Central building for some instruc-
tion in drawing. It has been, and will be; the plan
to make these meetings of such a nature that they
will be of assistance to the teachers in their work.
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At each meeting the teachers have done that which
has had direct bearing upon class room drawing and
form study.
DRAWING IN OTHER STUDIES.
Drawing trains and develops the mind, perception
is quickened, and the faculties of comparison, judg-
ment, reasoning and accuracy are strengthened.
Drawing calls out the self -activity and individuality of
the child. If the drawing stops at the drawing lesson
its field of usefulness is narrow. It is desired to
closely connect drawing with the other studies. An
arithmetic lesson` may be made clearer by illustrating
groups of numbers; drawing cellars, rooms, lots of
land ; in short, nearly every subject in this branch may
be brightened by drawing. In reading, the story may
be illustrated with the locality mentioned. In geog-
raphy, we may draw to locate fields, parks and streets,
to represent life in foreign countries, with the plans
of cities. In science. the child may draw ;ncarta `
birds, flowers and plant life. In history, he ` may pic-
ture early settlements, utensils, weapons and dress
If our aim is for an all-round education, we can-
not dispense with drawing. Herbert Spencer has
told us, "Education is a preparation for complete liv-
ing, which is the free exercise of all our faculties."
Respectfully submitted,
HARRIET BLAISDELL,
Supervisor of Drawing.
Providence, Dec. 27, 1894.
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AN ACT RELATING TO SCFIOOL ATTENDANCE AND
TRUANCY.
ROLL OF HONOR.
While we may not have as much reason to con-
PuriLs NEITHER ABSENT Non TARDY DURING
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THE YEAR.
plain of non-attendance and truancy as in many
places, yet it would be well for all to know the legis -
William -Moorhouse,
Whiteville.
lation of 189-1; in this matter.
Bertha Grover,
Central.
" Every person having under his control a child be-
tween the ages of eight and fourteen years, and in cities
and towns where industrial training is taught between the
Nellie -Mason,
ages of eigbt and fifteen years, shall annually cause such
Margaret Black,
child to attend some public day school in the city or town
Ethel Fitts,
in which he resides, forat least thirty weeks, if the schools
Thomas _Manchester,
are kept open that length of time, with an allowance of a,
-Martha Janes,
two weeks'time for absences not excused by the superin-
Annette -Morse,
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tendent of schools or the school committee. Such period
of attendance shall begin within the first month of the fall,
Willie Shaw,
term of school; and for each five days of absence of any
Charles Fitts,
such child thereafter, in excess of the above allowance,
Elton -Moore,
before the completion of the required annual attendance
Cbriscie Winter,
of thirty weeks; the person having such child under his {
Grace Eaton,
Green.
control shall; upon the complaint of the school committee
Edith Cook
or any truant officer, forfeit to the use of the public
Florence Dunn,
schools of such city or town a sum not exceeding twenty
dollars; but if such child has attended for a like period of
Leon Grant,
time a private day school approved by the school commit-
Willie Hodges,
tee of such city or town, or if such child has been other-
Lottie Codding,
wise instructed for a like period of time in the branches R
Eliza Eaton,
a
of learning required by law to be taught in the public
LaRoy Codding,
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schools, or has already acquired the branches of learning
required by law to be taught in the public schools, or if i
Charlotte Bayley,
Williams.
his physical or mental condition is such as to render such
Frances Bayley,
Balcom,
attendance inexpedient or impracticable, such penalty shall
Edith Hamilton,
High.
not be incurred."
Hattie Winter,
25
Grace Tattrie, f.
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PUPILS NEITHER ABSENT
NOR TARDY ONE OR Two
TERMS
DURING THE YEAR.
[The letters are to designate the term or terms of attendance: S for
Spring; F for Fall; W for Winter.]
Jesse Sawyer, w.
WHITEVILLE.
Mabel Tripp, s.£.
Walter Tripp, s.f.
-John Gaynor, s.
HARTWELL.
George Davis, s.
Frank Grover, s.w.
Yictorine Wright, s.
Clara Wilkins, s.
Belle Haley, f.;
Carrie Randall, f.
Bertha Grover, w.
Fredson Monroe, e.f.
Arthur Sherman, f.
CENTRAL...
Lester Hewitt, w.
Lillie Welsh, w.
Dan Evans, w.
Kenneth Sherman, w.f.`
Madeleine Wheeler, w.
Edith Comey, s.
Robert Kennedy, s.
Charlie Winter, s.
Hazel Waterman, s.
Ethel Evans, s.
Bitty Cunningham, f.
Harry Harding, f.
Eddie Morrill, f.
Arthur Morrill, f.
Willie Snow, f.
Emmie Dixon, w.s.
Minnie Snow; w.f.
Howard Perkins, s.f.
Arthur Gifford, s.f.
Etta Morrill, e.
Nennie Cunningham, f
Hugh Steele, f.
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Grace Tattrie, f.
May Stewart, w.s.
Charles Grover, w.s.
Willie Cook, s.f.
Edward King, w.
Richard Lynch, w.s.
Francis Ochee, w.
Richard Olney, w.
Jesse Sawyer, w.
Arthur Appleby, s.
Dana Chapman, s.
John Foley, s.
-John Gaynor, s.
Levi Gledhill, s.f.
Grace Holden, f.
Lillian Wentworth, f.
Eva Hewins, s.f.
Alice Higgins, f.
Katie Rogers, f.
Ethel Wood, f.
Frank Hartwell, f.
Fredson Monroe, e.f.
Arthur Sherman, f.
Willie Merrill, f.
Walter Round, f.
Mabel Appleby, s.
Mamie Bessom, s.
Josie Daley, s.f.
Helena Mitchell, s.'
Maggie Murray, s.
Mabel Shaw, s.f.
Stella Sharp, s.
Karl Dodge, s.
Frank Dodge, s.
James Gerry, s.
Howard Gerry; s.f.
Eddie Walker, s.f. -
Kenneth White, s.f.
Mildred Hartwell, f.
Lulu Patton, f.
Ethel Packard, €
Joseph Connor, f.
Everett Ladd, s.f.
Myra Holmes, w.
Gussie Cobb, s.
Bertha Demaranville, s.
Ethel Matthews, s.f.
Edith Spaulding, S.
Nettie Tibbetts, s.
Sadie White, s.
-John Cooney, S.
Reginald Wills, s.f.
Ethel Mason, T.
Elsie Winter, f.
Raymond Kendall, f.
Annie Murray, s.'
Henry Wilson, w.s.
Willard Ball, s,
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WILLIAMS.
Roy Brown, s.f. Harriet Bayley, s.f.
Herbert Robinson, f.
BALCOM.
Henry White, w. Rufus Ring, S.
Raymond Shepard, s.f. Percy Clark, s.
Edwin Davis, f. Alonzo Davis, f.
BRIGGS
Edwin Gee, w.
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Leon Fuller, s.
Fred Hanaford, s.f,
Beulah Wentworth, s.f.
Frances Mitchell, f.
Issie Shields, f
Archie Steele, f
Ralph Kennedy, f.
Mary Higgins, w.
Alice Merrill, s.
GREEN.
Nellie Booth, w.s
Florence Chapman, s -
Clarence Cook, s.
George Dunn, s.
Frank Rider, s.f.
James Trimble, s.f.
Florence Foley, s.
Robert Keenan, s.f.
JoThn Trimble, s.f.
Frank Crook, w.
Annie Getchell, s.
Grace Codding, s.
John Brutcher, s.f.
Charles Crook, s.
Frank Crook, s. ,
Charles Dunn, s.
Mitchell Patriquin, s,
William Tingley, S.
Mary Eaton, s.
Nellie Eaton, s.
Walter Gay, s.
Herbert Butterworth, f.
Otto Cliff, -vv.f.
Julia Lishman, w.s.
Stanley Wilson, w.s.
William Perry, w.s.
Chester Tucker, w:
Amy Boyden, w.s.
Susie Boyden, s.
John Cody, s.
Eva Carpenter, s.
Ethel Paine,'s.f.
Charles Doty, s.
Willie Morse, s.f.
Willie Rider, s.f.
Elsie Chapman, f.
Bertha Guild, f
Edith Guild, f
Annie Foley, f
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WILLIAMS.
Roy Brown, s.f. Harriet Bayley, s.f.
Herbert Robinson, f.
BALCOM.
Henry White, w. Rufus Ring, S.
Raymond Shepard, s.f. Percy Clark, s.
Edwin Davis, f. Alonzo Davis, f.
BRIGGS
Edwin Gee, w.
Etta Gee, w.
Frank Cooke; s.f.
Eva Cooke, f.
Alice Cooke, f
Eva Briggs, f.
SPAULDING.
Marini Holmes, W.S.
Frank Washburn, w.
Mary Higgins, w.
Alice Merrill, s.
Helen Perkins, s.f.
Alice Powers, s.f.
Viola Whiting; s. f.
Mabel Spafford, s.
Frederick Chadderton, S.
Dana Perry, s.f.
Fannie Skinner, f.
John Gledhill; f.
Harry Bellew, f.'
HIGH.
Cora Baldwin, W.
Hattie Brown, w.s.
Ardell Back, w.
Edmund Chace, w.s.
Blanebe Fuller, w.s.
Sadie Horton, w.
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Hattie Sherman, w.s. Willie Grover, w.s.
Charles Corey, s.f. Elmer Weld, w.s.
Ethel Grover, s. Julian Corey, a.
Florence Janes, s.f. Oscar Sweet, a.
Marie Scholes, s. Elmer Sawtelle, S.
Elizabeth Ring, f. Annie Angell, f.
Fred Somers, f. Ethel Angell, a.f.
CONCLUSION.
As we look over the work of the past year, it is
with profound gratitude that we recount the many in-
stances in which the citizens of the town have shown
their deep interest in the welfare of the public
schools. Many steps in the line of progress have yet
to be taken. - We believe that an educated public
sentiment will in time make the improvements which
other progressive towns have already taken with so
much advantage to themselves in every way; as is the
almost universal testimony. For your willingness to
provide material with which to work, for making our
rooms convenient and comfortable, for your many
hours of labor.bestowed upon the schools all unknown
to the general public, for your cordial support of
teachers, superintendent, and every new plan pro-
posed for the betterment of the schools, our thanks
and that of a grateful public are most heartily ren-
dered. Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD P. FITTS,
,Superintendent.
Mansfield, Dec. 31, 1894.
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FINANCES.
The gross receipts from all sources,
$10,935 82
Town appropriation, $9,000
00
Town appropriation for Superin-
tendent, 700
00
.State fund, 245
09
Dog, fund, 427
86
Tuition, etc., 62
87
State aid for salary of superin-
tendent, 300
00
State aid for salary of teachers, on
account of employment of
superintendent, 200
00
LILLs APPROVED BY SCHOOL COMMITTEE FROM
JAN. 31,
1894 TO JAN. 31, 1895.
SALARIES.
E. P. Fitts, superintendent of schools,
$660 00
Harriet Blaisdell, supervisor of drawing,
65 00
Teachers. schools.
Bertha L. Briggs, High $737
50
Alice B. Fish, 270
00
Caroline B. Perkins, 290
00
1,297 50
John H. Berry, Central 800
00
E. Emily Grover, 360
00
Lizzie J. Blake,; 360
00
,Carrie V. Sheldon, 360
00
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30
Frank -IT. Wales, Hartwell
H. Alberta Felt,
Central
$360
00
L. Berenice McAlpine,
(t
120
00
Edna Hodgkins,
11
100
00
Al. Maud Vanston,
11
140
00
Annie A. Horton,
Green
450
00
Kate M. Hodges,
11
315
00
Mary M. Higgins; `
{[
338
00
Grace I. Heroins,
Spaulding
360
00
Eliza H. Cushing,
Wbiteville
192
00
M. Maud Vanston,
Hartwell
220
00
Jeanette E. Ting,
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126
00
Edith Robinson,
Hall
32
00
Thusa Adamsj
11320
1
00
Lucy H. George,
Williams,
302
00
Dorothy Sweet,
Balcom
239
00
Addie Morton,
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56
00
Lizzie B. Lucas,
Briggs,
80
00
Sadie Wiley,
40
80
00
Henrietta Cutler,
Maynard Merril & Co.,
8
00
Grace M. Hagar, `
2
104
00
45
12
Thompson, Brown & Co.,
— $5,822"00
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS.
73
80
Carrie Johnson,
$8
00
Henrietta Goodridge,
112
50
Maud Brinton;
10
00
$130 50
Janitors..
schools.
John Donoghue,
Central '
$400
00
F. P. White,
Green
144
00
Thomas H. Welsh,
Spaulding
36
00
Merrill Blanchard,
Whiteville
24
00
31
Frank -IT. Wales, Hartwell
$11
00
Thomas Bridgefortb, 11
7
30
Elkanah Hall, Hall
18
00
William R. Brown, Williams
18
00
Rufus Ring, Balcom
18
00
Edward A. Gee, Briggs,
18
00
$694 30
TENT B00P8 AND SUPPLIES.
Fred E. Fisher,
$1
75
Geo. S. Perry,
92
74
Ginn & Co.,
38
81
J. L. Hammett,
32
52
American Book Co.,
50
58
D. C. Heath & Co.,
42
40
Prang & Co.,
74
16
E. L. Kellogg & Co.,
1
20
Houghton, Mifflin & Co.,
89
W. & W. L. Robinson,
1
89
Boston School Supply,
14
40
Oliver Ditson & Co.,
3
84
J. F. Robinson,
6
32
Edward E. Babb & Co.,
70
11
University Publishing Co.,
41
Koehler, Neumann &. Co.,
1
40
H. P. Sears,
9
00
Maynard Merril & Co.,
11
25
Carl Schoenhof,
2
37
F. W. Choate,
45
12
Thompson, Brown & Co.,
7
71
John E. Potter,
73
80
M. R, Warren,
75
Lothrop Publishing Co.,
J. A. Wheeler,
D. E. Thompson,
Frank B. Eldredge,
A. V. Rogerson,
Silver, Burdett & Co.,
Franklin Educational Co.,
A. D. King,
P. A. Drew & Co.,
Fisber Bros.,
S. E. Scholes,
A. S. Horton,
B. K. Flint,
John Al. Atwood,
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FUEL.
$4
00
16
33
2
25
2
50
23
58
7
00
7
80
ing Co.,
$646 88
$569
75
40
75
1
00
20
50
51
00
16
00
59
00
--
$758 00
IMPROVEMENTS
;Robert Hayhurst, setting up coal
stove at Williams school, $10 02 '
Extension of furnace pipe at Green
school; 20 40
Win. H. Angell, building fence to
enclose land given by Spring
Brook Cemetery Association, 45 72
$76 14
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REPAIRS.
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Robert Hayhurst.
$10 50
D. W. Hodges,
5 35
W. H. Angell,
17 96
H. W. Johns Manufacturing Co.,
11 05
Underhill Warming and Ventilat-
ing Co.,
9 49
L. M. Hodges,
2 57
T. H. Shepardson,
2 50
-- $59 42
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURES.
W. A. Palmer, tuning organ,
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$0 75
Wm. Shaw, water,
4 00
Wm. White, printing,
23 12
Edward P. Fitts, incidentals,
16 10
W. H. Allen, incidentals,
50
Louis W. Britton, transportation,
30 00 -
Angus Buchanan, cleaning vault,
6 00
Priscilla Ochee, cleaning,
25 60
N. Y:, _X H. & H. RR. Co.,
freight,
25
Thomas Fulton, stock and labor,
4 30
Eustace Hewins, mowing yard,
1 00
Chilson Furnace Co., cleaning
furnace,
2 25
L. R. King &Sou, team for Super-
visor of Music,
10 00
F. P; White, washing towels,
4 40
A. S. Horton, cleaning stove pipes,
6 25
J. G. Sharp, cleaning vaulty
4
5 00
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Mrs. H. Fisher, lettering diplomas, $4 40
Merrill Blanchard, labor, 7 00
Elkanah Hall, labor, 2 00
— $152 92
SERVICES OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
W. H. Angell, $60 00
W. H. Allen, 50 00
W. C. Winter,40 00
--- $150 00
The financial exhibit shows the cost of maintain-
ing our schools the past year to be $51.68 less than
the previous year. The total amount expended for
all purposes was y$10,532.66.
The committee deem it necessary, in order to prop-
erly carry on the work of the schools, that the 'appro-
priation be kept the same as last year, $9,000, with a
special appropriation of $660 for the salary of Super-
intendent.
It is with profound satisfaction that we note the
disposition of our town to provide sufficient means for
the maintenance of good schools. We wish, how-
ever, that our good citizens could realize more than
they do, that between them and their school' officials
there should be a concurrent action in removing all
hindrances from the advancement of our `schools.
We were amazed at the illegal act in paying a teacher
dismissed by the school committee the sum of one `
3a
hundred and sixteen dollars for services which she
had not rendered.
The sole authority to employ teachers, determine
their qualifications, assign to them their duties and
fix their salaries, rests with the School Board. And
this surprising anomaly in the town of Mansfield is an
unwarrantable assumption and contempt for the laws
of the State.
The school at Whiteville—if a handful of children
can be called a school—was re -opened with the spring
term, in order to quiet disturbances caused by injudi-
cious sympathies and misdirected public sentiment.
The petition of the inhabitants of West Mansfield
for a'centre school building, did not receive that con-
sideration frorn the town that we expected. We
heartily indorsed this proposed change, believing it to
be sound economy to centralize these schools, and
were greatly disappointed at the failure of its accom-
plishment.
When schools are too small to be efficient in
themselves is it not a waste of public money to run
them, and ought they not to be abolished ? This ques-
tion should be seriously pondered by the economical
tax -payer.
How he can talk about retrenchment and waste
money upon extravagances, is a riddle we cannot
solve. Your committee make no apology for expend-
ing their energies in combatting prejudices which
hinder the improvement of our school system. Al-
though the subject of discontinuing small schools has
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been brought before the public so often, and thus far
with little effect, nevertheless we rely upon the good -
sense of the town to see ultimately its true interest
and to take active measures in securing to all an equal -
chance in educating their children.
One of the serious obstacles in the way of improv-
ing our schools which is largely in the power of pa
rents to remove; is absenteeism. It is pleasant to find
in our Superintendent's report that there is a large de-
crease in the number of absentees, yet we cannot close
our eyes to the fact that many children are too fre-
quently away from school with no valid excuse for
their absence. It is astonishing that right in the
midst of free school opportunities there are many par-
ents who would not send their children to school if it
were not for the compulsory law. The law compels
children within the ages of eight and fourteen years
to attend annually some public day school, thirty
weeks of the school year. The possible hardship
which the law works to families who want their: chil-
dren as wage-earners or helpers in the household
cannot excuse the positive loss and injury to the chil-
dren who are robbed of the schooling which the state
demands they shall have. The committee as in duty
bound intend that the provisions of the law shall be
obeyed.
It must suffice to say in conclusion, that, recogniz-
ing our duty to both God and our country, we shall
best contribute to the advancement of our public
schools by keeping them above all partisan, sectarian,
and personal interests. We have good schools. The
acknowledgment of their excellence has been reiter-
ated. We are justly proud of our skilled and faithful
t teachers, and their bright, enthusiastic pupils. Let
us encourage them in the great work in which they
are engaged The success which has attended our
educational work during the last four years, in which
it has been uniformly directed by our experienced
and energetic Superintendent, is a hopeful promise
that all our schools shall be improved until they rank
iamong the best.
Respectfully submitted
WILLIAM H. ANGELL,
WILLIAMi H. ALLEN,
WILLIAM C. WINTER,
i; School Committee.
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