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Home My WebLink About1881-1897 Town Records Book 11Town Records Book 11 1881-1897 IDs: TC -07, PP 37 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 1 1881 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday April 11th 1881 To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington Greeting: You are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in Town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the eleventh day of April A.D. 1881 at two o'clock P.M., to act on the following articles, viz.: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator Art. 2. To fill vancies in Town offices, if any exist. Art. 3. To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors as revised by the Selectmen. Art. 4. To grant money to defray Town expenses in the ensuing year. Art. 5. To see if the Town will ask the Middlesex Central Railroad to enlarge their culvert over Vine Brook. Art. 6. To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen to grant liquor licenses or act in any manner relating thereto; Art. 7. To see what action the Town will take towards purchasing land to enlarge the new cemetery, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see if the Townwill appropriate one hundred and fifty dollars for the purpose of improving the Cemetery or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 9. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to erect a new flag staff on the Common, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To see if the Town will make and appropriation for the proper observance of Decoration Day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q )Th41021 A< ar t4 , feta bite , AT/ // /fl/ = 1 . .. r , , :ti, ci0 not kr ii ‘,.. -.. ,r, ,aLe/ Cox il . .:I I IL O Lt d.fit A / ( b:ifit. ft, - rd fain a - / - tid i int an- hitt. 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To see if the Town will appoint Trustees to have the charge and custody of the Cemetery funds; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 13. To see what action theTown will take in relation to a contrat with Levi Prosser, in leasing a gravel pit on Waltham street. Art. 14. To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen to petition the County Commissioners to establish the bounds and make such alterations on such portions of Main street and Bedford street from the Arlington line to the Bedford line, as in their judgment may be expedient; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the Town will make and appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other material, where the aubtters will pay one half of the expense thereof. Art. 16. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Hereof fail not and make due return of the Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands this twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1881 Bradley C. Whitcher | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant | of Joseph F. Simonds | Lexington Lexington April 7th 1881 Pursuant to the within Warrant I have notified the Town as therein directed by posting a duly attested copy thereof in each Post Office and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. Above copy of the Warrant and return of the Constable, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3 1881. Lexington April 11th 1881. In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the Town Clerk called the meeting to order and read the Warrant and the return of the Constable and the meeting proceeded as follows; Art. 1. Voted That the polls remain open five minutes for the choice of Moderator. the check list was used in the election and on counting the ballots, it was found that Augustus E. Scott was elected and he ws duly sworn by the Clerk. (sworn) Art. 2. Joseph F. Whitney was chose to fill a vacancy as field driver. Voted. That we proceed to the election of Constable and that the polls remain open until four o'clock. After closing the polls with was found that (sworn) Walter W. Baker was elected as Constable. Art. 3. Voted That George W. Berry be excused from the July list, and that Royal T. Bryant be substituted in his place. Voted That the Jury list as amended be accepted. Art. 4. The Selectmen submitted a list of estimates for Town expenses the current year, and it was Voted That the items in the list submitted be acted on separately, For Town Clerk, $100.00 " Assessors, 425.00 " School Committee, 300.00 " Treasurer of Cary Library, 50.00 " Constable and Police, 300.00 " Sexton, 75.00 " Auditors, 45.00 " Removing Snow, 500.00 " Cary Library expenses, 600.00 " State Aid, 336.00 " Interest, 3000.00 " Abatement of Taxes, 500.00 " Salaries of Selectmen in their various capacities, 800.00 " Contingencies, 1200.00 " Treasurer and Collector, 400.00 " Services of Janitor in Town Hall, 230.00 " Printing Town reports and contingency, 300.00 " Enforcement of Liquor Law, 500.00 --------------------- 9661.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 4 1881. Amount brought over, $9661.00 For Ringing Bells, 70.00 " Decoration Day, 75.00 " Insurance on School Buildings, 300.00 " " " Town Hall and Furniture, 136.00 " " " Village Hall and Almshouse, 160.00 ________ $10402.00 Voted That five Thousand (5000) dollars of the money now in the Treasury be taken to pay the note of the Town falling due this year. Art. 5. Voted that the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 6. Voted. That the whole matter be left to the Selectmen and that they be instructed not to grant licenses; and that they be instructed to strictly enforce the law. Art. 7. Voted. That the matter be committed to the Cemetery Committee and the Selectmen, and that they be instructed to ascertain the piece of suitable land and report at the next town meeting. Art. 8. Voted. That the sum of One hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of improving the Cemetery.. Art. 9. Voted. That the sum of five hundred (500) dollars be appropriated for the erection of a new flag staff on the Common, the money to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen. Art. 10. Voted. That the sum of seventy five (75) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of Decoration Day. (see Art 4) Art. 11. Voted That the Selectmen be instruced to take such action as may be necessary to retain to the use of the town, Parker Street as a public street, and that two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated therefor. Art. 12. Voted. That the whole matter be referred to a committee of three to consider the matter and report at the next town meeting, and the Moderator appointed as such committee Charles Hudson, John J. Rayner and Webster Smith. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 1881. Art. 13. Voted That the matter be referred to the next Town Meeting. Art. 14. Voted That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 15. Voted That the sum received from the State on account of State Aid and Cororation tax be deducted from the gross amount to be addressed in the current year, and that the amount of eight hundred (800) dollars from that source be appropriated to construct sidewalks with concrete or other material where the abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof, the money to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen as Highway Surveyors. Voted That concrete walks be constructed in front of the grammar school house in each village and in front of the high school house. Art. 16. The Town Treasurer made a report of amount of money received by the Town from S.W. Robinson Lodge. (See Reports Page 200) Meeting declared dissolved by the Moderator. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 6 1881 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday May 16th 1881 To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington; Greeting; You are hereby required In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the sixteenth day of May A.D. 1881 at seven o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To see if the Town will rescine the vote passed April 28th 1879, postponing the report of the Selectmen, recommending the laying out of a town way from Main Street, near the store of Charles A. Butters & Co. to the Middlesex Central Rail road; and accept the said report and adopt the same, or act in any manner relative to the subject. Art. 3. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the petition of Mary Mariam and others, to lay out Meriam Street, from Main Street to Stetson Street as a public highway. Art. 4. To see if the Town will rescind the vote passed at the late town meeting, making an appropriation of five hundred dollars, to be expended if necessary in enforcing the law relating to the sale of intoxicating liquors, or act in any upon the subject. Art. 5. To see if the Town will build two reservoirs for fire purposes (one in each village) and appropriate money for the same. Art. 6. To see if the Town will cause a well to be driven opposite the depot, in the centre village, and also one in East Lexington for the purpose of supplying water for fire purposes, or to act in any manner in relation to the subject. Art. 7. To see what action the Town will take in relation to a contract with Levi Prosser in leasing a gravel pit on Waltham Street. -------------------------------------------------------- Page 7 1881 Art. 8. To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen to petition the County Commissioners to establish the bounds and make such alterations on such portions of Main and Bedford Streets, as in their judgment may be expedient, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 9. To hear the report of any committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Hereof fail not and make due return of the Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this second day of May AD. 1881 B.C. Whitcher, | Selectment A.W. Bryant, | of Joseph F. Simonds | Lexington Lexington May 9th 1881 Pursuant to the within Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a copy thereof in the post offices and other public places, in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy thereof with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrant and return of the Constable. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 8 1881 Lexington May 16th 1881 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant, the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified, and the Warrant and return of the Constable read, and the business of the meeting proceeded with the following result: Art. 1. Voted, That the polle for the choice of Moderator be kept open three minutes. At the expiration of the time on counting the ballots, it was found that Augustus E. Scott was unanimously elected as Moderator and he was duly sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Voted, To indefinitely postpone the article. Art. 3. The Selectmen made a report (see reports of Committees on Page 200) Voted That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations to be accepted. ($100.00 appropriated) Art 4. Voted, That when the vote be taken it be by passing in front of the chair and being counted by the Moderator. Voted, That the Selectmen be instructed to license all who may apply for a license, and comply with the law in relation ot the same; the fee for said license to be fixed by the Selectmen; also the Town to request the Selectmen to appoint as Special Police Officers B.T. Batcheller, Patrick Mitchell, Franklin Alderman, for the special purpose of enforcing the licen law, and to arrest all persons who may be found violating the same; also to arrest all persons who may be found in the streets in a state of intoxication; the costs and expenses for the same to be charged to the contingent grant. 88 voted in the affirmative and 49 in the negative. Art. 5. Voted, That the article be indefinitely postponed. Art 6. Voted, That the article be indefinitely postponed. Art 7. Voted, That the whole matter be left to the Selectmen with authority to make the best terms possible with Mr. Prosser. Art 8. Voted, That the article be indefinitely postponed. ---------------------------------------------- Page 9 1881 Art. 9. Mr. John J. Rayner offered the following Preamble and Resolutions, Whereas; in the Providence of God, our fellow citizen the Hon. Charles Hudson, has recently at an advanced age been called away from earthly scenes; and Whereas; the eminent public services ofMr. Hudson in the councils of the nation were followed during his residence of over thirty years in this town by an active participation in our local affairs therefore. Resolved; that we the citizens of Lexington in town meeting assembled, recognize with satisfaction and pride the sterling qualities of character which enabled Mr. Hudson to achieve distinction as a man of energy, integrity and honor, in the various stations of public trust to which he was called. Resolved; the we place upon record our appreciation of the ability and zeal with which Mr. Hudson served the interests of our town, as Representative to the General Court in 1857; member of the School Committee in 1853 & 56; Chairman of the Board of Selectmen a large portion of the time from 1857 to 1875; Author of the History of the Town; Trustee of the Cary Library for several years; Chairman of the Committee of Thirty on the Centennial Celebration of the Battle of Lexington; and member of various other committees, in all of which he took a leading part, Resolved; that a life thus devoted to patriotic and historical labors is worthy of bein commemorated by the citizens of this town; and in furtherance of this object, Resolved; that these Resolutions be entered upon the Town Records and a copy of them furnished to the family of the deceased. Mr. Asa Cottrell seconded the Resolutions and paid a high tributed to the worth of Mr. Hudson, and the town voted unaninmously to adopt the Resolutions. The Committee upon enlarging the Cemetery reported (see reports of Committees page 201) and asked for further time which was granted. Meeting dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 10 1881. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday Nov. 8th 1881. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn theinhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in State and County affairs; to assemble at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the eighth day of November AD. 1881 at twelve o'clock PM, to cast their ballots for the following State, County and District officers; and also to vote on an Article of Amendement to the Constitution, namely: Governor - Lieutenant Governor. - Councillor - Secretary of the Commonwealth - Treasurer and Receiver General - Auditor of the Commonwealth - Attorney General - Senator for second Middlesex District - Representative to the General Court for 18th Middlesex District - Clerk of the Courts - County Commissioner - and Amendment to the Constitution. The Selectmen will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o'clock, and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty fourth day of October A.D. 1881 B.C. Whitcher. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Joseph F. Simonds. | Lexington. The Selectmen will be in session at their room in the Town Hall building on Thursday the third day of November 1881 from three to six o'clock P.M. and on Saturday the fifth day of November 1881 from seven to ten o'clock P.M. to revise the registry of voters and no name can be added to the registry after ten o'clok PM. of Saturday November fifth 1881. Lexington Nov. 7 1881 Pursuant to the instructions contained in the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington as therein ---------------------------------------- Page 11 1881. directed, by posting a duly attested copy thereof in the Post offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy thereof with each family in the town, seven days before the time of said meeting. attest: Walter Wellington. Constable of Lexington. To Walter Wellington. Constble of Lexington. Greeting; You are also required, in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify and warn the inhabitants of Lexington, qualifie3d by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at theTown Hall on Tuesday November 8th 1881 at three o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles; namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for providing a portrait of the late Hon. Charles Hudson, to be placed in the hall or library, or take any action in regard to the same. Art. 3. To see if the town will make a contract with the Lexington Water Company, to supply water through its hydrants for fire purposes, or act in any manner in relation to the matter. Art. 4. To hear the report of any Committee, that may be ready to report and act thereon. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this 24th day of October AD 1881. B.C. Whitcher. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Joseph F. Simonds. | Lexington. Lexington Nov. 7th 1881 Pursuant to the instructions contained in the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington as therein directed, by posting a duly attested copy thereof in the Post Offices, and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town severn days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrants and the returns of the Constable. Attest Leonard a. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 12 1881. Lexington Nov. 8th 1881 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant for election of State County and District officers the Town Clerk read the Warrant at the time specified and the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the polls to be opened for the deposit of votes, and the balloting duly proceeded. The meeting for Town business was organized at the time specified in the Warrant and under Art. 1. Voted That the polls remain open three minutes for the choice of Moderator. At the expiration of the time the poll was declared closed and the result of the balloting showed that A.E. Scott was elected Moderator, he having seven votes, all that were cast, and he was duly sworn to the faithful discharge of his duty by the Town Clerk. Art. 2. Voted. That the subject be indefinitely postponed. Art. 3. Mr. Levi Prosser asked that Mr. Joses Joy Jr. the engineer and one of the directors of the Lexington Water Company be allowed to address the meeting; he not being a citizen of the town, which was granted, and Mr. Joy explained the object and purposes of the Company, and expressed himself ready to answer any questions for the information of the meeting; and several individuals made inquiries about various ideas connected with the subject, after which the town Voted "That a committee of five be appointed by the chair to investigate the subject and confer with the Lexington Water Company and report at the March Meeting," and the Chairman appointed as such committee George W. Robinson, Charles Nunn, Warren Cherburne, Franklin Alderman & Amos W. Locke. Art. 4. Mr. A.W. Bryant of the Selectmen moved that a committee of three be appointed by the Chair to retire and prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Mrs. W.H. Cary to be acted on by the meeting, and the chair appointed Rev. E.G. Porter, Samuel H. Gookin and Joseph F. Simonds who were so appointed, who retired and prepared the following preamble and resolutions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 13 1881. Preamble and Resolutions on the death of Mrs. W.H. Cary. Whereas; since the warrant for this meeting was issued, we have heard the sad tidings of the death of Mrs. William H. Cary on the 31st ultimo, at her residence in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Whereas, during her long life of fourscore years, Mrs. Cary has sustained intimate relations with our town, which she fondly regarded not only as her birthplace, but also as her chose home during a part of each year, and, Wheereas; by the munificent gifts to the Lexington Monument Association, the Cary Library, the Memorial Hall, and other objects of local and public interest, Mrs. Cary has been a generous benefactor to the town, Therefore Resolved I. That we, the citizens of Lexington in town meeting assembled, hereby express our deep sense of the loss we have sustained in the removal of one who, in her character and life, was a worthy example of purity, benevloence and patriotism. Resoluved II. That in the repeated gifts which Mrs. Cary has made to the town, she has left a monument which it will be our privilege to perpetuate, and which we believe will never be forgotten as long as the inhabitants of this ancient town value the inheritance of their ancestors, Resolved III. That the Town Clerk be directed to enter these Resolutions upon the records of the town and also as an expression of our sympathy to transmit a copy of the same to the family of the deceased. Remarks in favor of theabove resolutions were made by Dr. Holmes and others and the town voted unanimously in their favor. On motion of Mr. Amos W. Locke it was Voted. That the School Committee be asked to prepare suitable resoutions on the death of Mr. Charles Tidd, and report at the next town meeting. (See Reports Page 202) Mr. A.W. Bryant for the committee on enlarging the Cemetery, made a report which was accepted and the town, Voted. That the Town authorize the Selectmen to take the land of John D. Bacon as recommended by the committee, as provided by Chapter 69 Section 1 of the Acts of 1877. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 14 1881 Mr. J.J. Rayner who was appointed on of the committee to report on the care and custody of the Cemetery funds asked to be excused from serving on that committee and he was so excused, another vacancy existing on the same committee caused by the death of Hon. Charles Hudson, the town filled the vacancies by appointing James Russell Reed and Joseph F. Simonds to fill the said vacancies. There beingno further business the meeting for town matters was declared dissolved. At four o'clock the time named in the Warrant for closing the polls for State, County and District officers, the time was further extended till half past four o'clock when the polls were declared closed, and after the ballots had been counted by the Selectmen the following result was announced by the Chairman, B.C. Whitcher, ----For Governor.---- John D. Long of Hingham, One hundred and forty four (144) Charles P. Thompson of Gloucester, Eight. (8) ----For Lieutenant Governor.---- Byron Weston, of Dalton, One hundred and forty eight. (184) ----For Secretary of the Commonwealth---- Henry B. Peirce, of Abington, One hundred and forty eight. (148) ----For Treasurer and Receiver General.---- Daniel A. Gleason, of Medford, One hundred and forty eight. (148) ----For Auditor,---- Charles R. Ladd, of Springfield, One hundred and forty eight. (148) ----For Attorney General,---- George Marston, of New Bedford, One hundred and forty eight. (148) ----For County Commissioner,---- J. Henry Read, of Westford, One hundred and forty seven. (147) ----For Clerk of the Courts,---- Theodore C. Hurd of Cambridge, One hundred and forty eight. (148) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 15 1881. ----For Councillor, Third District,---- Eustace C. Fitz, of Chelsea, One hundred and forty eight. (148) ----For Senator, Second Middlesex District,---- Robert R. Bishop, of Newton, One hundred and forty eight. (148) ----For Representative to the General Court,---- Eighteenth Middlexsex District. Ebenezer Banker of Billerica, One hundred and forty three. (143) Eben Baker of Billerica, One, (1) Charles A. Corea of Billerica, One, (1) ---For Amendment to the Constitution,---- Yea. Eight. (8) No. Eighteen. (18) After the above result of the balloting was declared by the Chairman of the Selectmen, the returns were filled out, signed, and sealed, also the ballots cast and the check list, were sealed and endorsed as provided by law, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. ----------------- Bedford. Nov. 9 1881 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of the towns of Billerica Lexington, Bedford and Burlington, comprising the Eighteenth Middlesex Representative District, holden at Bedford Town Hall on Wednesday November 9th 1881 at 12 o'clock M., it was found on comparing the returns from the different towns, that ballots had been cast as follows; for Representative. Billerica. Lexington. Bedford. Burlington Ebenezer Baker of Billerica 158 143 66 48 = 415 Eben Baker of Billerica 1 = 1 Charles A. Corey of Billerica 1 = 1 and a certificate of election was accordingly givento Ebenezer Baker of Billerica, and one copy delivered to the Town Clerk of Billerica and one copy sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Signed by Dudley Foster, Town Clerk of Billerica. Leonard A. Saville, " " " Lexington. Charles A. Corey, " " " Bedford. Samuel Sewall, " " " Burlington A true records, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 16 1882 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 6th, 1882. To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the sixth day of March AD 1882 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following articles, viz.: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To choose Town officers for the ensuing year, including one School Committee man for the term of three years. Art. 3. To choose one Committee man for three years, to fill a vacancy, in the Cemetery committee. Art. 4. To provide for the support of the Poor, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 5. To provide for the repairs of the Highways, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 6. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year, including their several grades, and grant money for the same. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Fire Department, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the street lamps, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 17 1882 Art. 10. To see what measures the Town will adapt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner in rlation to the subject. Art. 11. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen, to sell or exchange the lot of land on which the Franklin School house formerly stood. Art. 12. To see if the Town will appropriate money sufficient to pay for land taken from John D. Bacon, for the purpose of enlarging the Cemetery, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 13. To see if the Town will appropriate money to repair the fence and improve the grounds in the old Cemetery. Art. 14. To see if the Town will purchase a safe for the protection of the Town Records. Art. 15. To see if the Town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the question "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town." The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes or No" and the check list shall be used as provided by Chapter 54 of the Acts of 1881. Art. 16. To see whether the Town will, by its vote or otherwise, ask the Legislature to extend to women who are citizens, the right to hold Town offices and to vote in Town affairs, on the same terms as male citizens. Art. 17. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this 16th day of February AD. B.C. Whitcher. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Joseph F. Simonds. | Lexington. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 18 1882. Lexington March 2d 1882. Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed, by leaving a duly attested copy thereof with eah family in the town, and by posting a copy duly attested in the post offices, and other public places in each village, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and return of the Constable, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Mch 4 1882 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by fire the ballots cast for State, County and District Officers on the 8th day of November AD 1881 as provided in the laws of the Commonwealth. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Monday March 6 1882 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk as soon after 9 o'clock A.M as a quorem was present, and the Warrant and the return of the Constable was read and the business of the meeting proceeded with the following result. Art. 1. Voted "That the polls be kept open five minutes for the choice of Moderator," and onclosing the polls and counting the ballots it was found that 24 ballots had been cast, all for Augustus E. Scott, and he was declared elected as Moderator and sworn to the faithful discharge of his duty by the Clerk. Arts 2 & 3. Voted, "That Articles 2 & 3 be taken up together, and that under those Articles we proceed to choose all on one ballot, the following officers, viz: -Three Selectmen, who shall also be ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 19 1882. Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of the Highways - One Town Clerk - Three Assessors.- One Treasurer who shall also be Collector of Taxes - Two Constables, - One School Committee man for the term of three years - One Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years, and Two Auditors, and that the polls be kept open until 5.55 oclock. P.M. Voted That the reports of Town officers as printed be considered before the Town for action at any time during the day. The polls were declared open for the choice of Town Officers. Voted "That the minot Town officers be chosen by nomination" and the following offices were so nominated and chose. For Field Drivers Allan A. Call. (sworn) S.C. Richards (sworn) Patrick Daley. For Fence Viewers. Howland Holmes, (sworn) B.T. Batcheller (sworn). Hammon Reed. For Surveyors of Lumber. O.W. Kendall. Augustus Childs. The Moderator appointed the following gentlemen as a Committee to assist in sorting and counting the ballots for Town Officers, and after closing the polls the following result of the ballotting was declared by the Moderator. The above Committee were George O. Davis. Abrahm B. Smith. William R. Munroe. For Town Clerk. Leonard A. Saville - Two hundred and forty six voted (246) Gershom Swan and Charles F. West - one vote each. and (sworn) Leonard A. Saville was declared elected as Town Clerk the ensuing year. For Selectmen, Highway Surveyors and Overseers of the Poor, Albert W. Bryant. One hundred and ninety nine votes, (199) Joseph F. Simonds. One hundred and eighty nine voted. (189) Bradley C. Whitcher. One hundred and eighty votes. (180) Webster Smith. Fifty four votes. (54) John L. Norris. Thirty seven votes. (37) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 20 1882. Francis E. Ballard, Four votes. (4) W. Smith, Three votes. (3) Franklin Alderman, Two votes. (2) Edwin S. Spaulding, Two votes. (2) Gershom Swan, Henry Boen, John T. Adair, Michael O'Brien, Paddy Fox, John S. Norris, B.W. Brown, H.B. Davis, one vote each. and Albert W. Bryant (sworn), Joseph F. Simonds (sworn) and Bradley C. Whitcher, were declared elected as Selectmen, Highway Surveyors and Overseers of the Poor for the ensuing year. For Assessors. Horace B. Davis, Two hundred votes, (200) Joseph F. Simonds, One hundred and ninety nine votes, (199) Walter Wellington, One hundred and ninety eight votes, (198) Gershom Swan, Forty votes. (40) Edwin S. Spaulding, Forty votes. (40) George S. Paine, Thirty four votes, (34) Webster Smith, Hilman B. Sampson, and George O. Paine one vote each, and Horace B. Davis (sworn), Joseph F. Simonds (sworn), and Walter Wellington were declared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. For Treasurer and Collector. Charles T. West, Two hundred and forty six votes, (246) and Charles T. West (sworn) was declared elected as Treasurer and Collector for the ensuing year. For School Committee man for three years. Benjamin F. Brown, Two hundred and fifty votes, (250) A.E. Scott, Three votes, (3) Francis E. Ballard, Ellen Nash, Carlton Staples, one vote each, and Benjamin F. Brown was declared elected as School Committee man for the term of three years. (Eight females voted for School Committee, 10 Registered) For Constables. Cyrus D. Clark, Two hundred and nine votes, (209) Walter Wellington, Two hundred and four votes (204) Sidney Butterfield, Forty six votes, (46) Horace B. Davis, Twenty eight votes, (28) W.W. Baker, H. Davis, Michael O'Brien, one vote each, and Cyrus D. Clark (sworn) and Walter Wellington (sworn) were declare elected Constables for the ensuing year. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 21 1882. For Cemetery Committee man for three years. Luke W. Wright, Two hundred and twelve votes, (212) William H. Smith, Thirty six votes, (36) and Luke W. Wright was declared elected as Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years. For Auditors. Hilman B. Sampson, Two hundred and forty eight votes, (248) Gershom Swan, Two hundred and forty five votes, (245) Charles T. West, Two votes, (2) and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan (sworn) were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. Art. 4. Voted That the sum of two thousand ($2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor for the ensuing year, and the sum of three hundred (300) dollars to refurnish and repair the inside of the almshouse. Art. 5. Voted. That the sum of thirty five hundred (3500) dollrs be appropriated for the repairs of the highways the ensuing year. Art. 6. Voted. That the sum of nine thousand (9000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, as follows. Eight thousand four hundred (8400) dollars for instructions, fuel, and care of rooms, and six hundred (600) dollars for incidentals and repairs. Art. 7. Voted That the sum of fifteen hundred (1500) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire department the ensuing year. Art. 8. Voted That the sum of eleven hundred (1100) dollars be appropriated for the support of the street lamps for the ensuing year. Art. 9. Voted To authorize the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose. Art. 10. Voted That the taxes be collected in the same manner as last year" which was as follows. That all taxes be made payable on or before December first 1881, and that a discount at the rate of one half of one per cent for each full month prior to said -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 22 1882. date shall be deducted; and on all taxes remaining unpaid at said date interest at the rate of seven per cent per annum shall be added and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before February 1st 1883. Art. 11. Voted. That the Selectmen be authorized to exchange the land on which the Franklin School House formerly stood, for a lot of land in rear of said school house. Art. 12. Consideable discussion was had upon this matter. Mr. John D. Bacon refused to take the award of the County Commissioners for his land (which was the sum of 1800 dollars) but he would give the town a deed of the land for the sum of two thousand dollars or he would take the sum of three hundred dollars in payment of his costs and expenses and agree that the town might vacate the proceedings already had as to the taking of the land, both of which propositions the town rejected. Voted "That a committee of three be appointed by the chair to take the matter into consideration and report at the next meeting" and thechair appointed as such Committee. Cornelius Wellington, George W. Robinson and Levi Prosser. Art. 13. Voted. That the sum of twenty five dollars be appropriated to repair the fence in the north east portion of the old cemetery; and that the Cemetery Committee be requested to keep the lots in as good condition as in the other parts of the cemetery. Art. 15. On voting by ballot with the use of the check list on the question "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" the result of the ballot was as follows: "Yes," One hundred and twelve votes (112) "No," Eighty eight votes. (88) Art. 14. Voted "That a committee be appointed to take the matter into consideration and report at the next town meeting," and the folllowing gentlemen were nominated and chosen as such committee. George W. Robinson, Levi Prosser and Gershom Swan. Art. 16. Voted "That the matter be indefinitely postponed." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 23 1882. Art. 17. Voted, "That the Selectmen in all warrants hereafter issued be authorized to insert as article number two, "To hear the report of any committee that may be ready to report and act thereon." Considerable discussion was had upon the report of the Highway Surveyors but no motion was made. The Town Clerk was requested to read the report of the Water Committee as printed, after which it was. Voted "That the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendations adopted and that the vote be taken by polling the house, and 102 voted in the affirmative and none in the negative. Voted. That a Committee of five be chosen will [sic] full powers to make a contact with the Lexington Water Companyh with full safeguards for the town and to report the same to the town at the next town meeting for ratification, and the following were nominated and chosen as such Committee A.E. Scott Geo. W. Robinson A.W. Bryant, Franklin Alderman and Francis E.Ballard. In accordance with a vote of the Town passed Nov 8th 1881 the School Committee presented the following. Resolutions on the death of Mr. Chas. Tidd. Lexington March 6th 1882. Whereas, at a meeing of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington holden Nov 8 1881, it was voted on motion of Amos W. Locke that the School Committee be asked to prepare suitable resolutions on the death of Mr. Charles Tidd, and report at the next town meeting; the School Committee of the Town respectfully beg leave to submit the following resolutions:' Resolved: that in the death of Mr. Charles Tidd, who for a quarter of a century was a teacher in public schools in his native town, and for twenty five years one of its school committee; also for several years, an assessor and town clerk, and in many ways identified with the interests and hearts of the people of this town, the community has sustained a loss that will not soon be repaired. We have already been pleased to testify of him that "our friend continued to manifest his interest in the schools after the expiration of his office by constant visitation and attendance on examinations, and by words of encouragement and approval to both teachers and -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 24 1882. committee. He had a kindly interest in the young and his face is missed as we go about our duties. He sustained every educational advancement cordially and unselfishly. His gentlemanly manner and consideration for the rights and wishes of others; his conscientiousness and charitableness, his carefullness in speech, in writing, and in the performance of his public work, are an example and a model to young and old. He was emphatically a good man and a worthy citizen. We are mindful that these words fall far short in expressing fully what he has been to this generation. The many little acts of goodness and kindness, naturally unrecorded, are cherished in the memories of many, and as far as the general public are concerned must necesssarily perish with their keepers, when they, too, have passed away. Resolved, that a copy of these Resolutions be entered on the Town Records and a copy also be sent to the family of the deceased. Respecfully submitted James Russell Reed. | School Committee William R. Cutter. | of the Town Albert W. Bryant. | of Lexington. Mr. James Gould make some remarks in favor of the above resolutions and the town Voted "That when the vote be taken on the foregoing resolutions it be by a rising vote," and the resolutions were unanimously adopted. Voted That the sum of three thousand (3000) dollars be taken from the funds now in the treasury to pay on the note of $12,300 due April 1st 1882, and the balance be borrowed in the manner suggested by the Selectmen in their report. Voted "That the sum of ten (10) dollars be paid to the Moderator at the annual meeting of the town." Voted "That the same committee be requested to appear before the Legislative committee in regard to the taking the water of the Shawsheen River, and to protect the interests of the Town. The Town Clerk on behalf of Miss A.B. Cary returned thanks to the Town for the kind expressions of sympathy and esteem contained in the resolutions adopted by the town at the meeting holden Nov 8th 1881. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 25 1882. A recess in the transaction of town business was taken at 11.45 A.M. till 1 oclock P.M. the polls for the choice of officers remaining open during the intermission. After the closing of the polls at 5.15 the Moderator declared the result of the balloting, as alrewady recorded under Articles 2, 3 and 15, and after swearing in suich of the newly elected officers as were present declared the meeting dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday April 3rd 1882 To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington; Greeting; You are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the 3rd day of April AD. 1882 at one oclock P.M. to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To fill vacancies in Town Offices if any exist. Art. 4. To grant money to defray town charges the ensuing year. Art. 5. To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors, as revised by the Selectmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 26 1882. Art. 6. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Decoration Day. Art. 7. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other material where the abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof. Art. 8. To see if the Town will ratify a contact made with Levi Prosser in regard to a gravel bank on Waltham street, (Inserted at the request of Mr. Webster Smith.) Art. 9. To see if the Town will ratify a contact made with Charles Brown, in regard to a gravel bank on Pleasant street. (Inserted at the request of Mr. Webster Smith.) Art. 10. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to repair that portion of the old Middlesex Turnpike, known as Westminister avenue, from Lowell street to the Arlington line. (Inserted at the request of Mr. Charles F. Winship) Art. 11. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum of money sufficient to pipe the High School building for the introduction of gas. (Inserted at the request of Mr. John E.A. Mulliken) Art. 12. To see if theTown will make an appropriation to protect the Statues in the Memorial Hall. Art. 13. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to furnish additional shelving for the Cary Library. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon on or before the time of said meeting to the Town Clerk. Given under our hands at Lexington, this sixteenth day of March A.D. 1882. Bradley C. Whitcher. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Joseph F. Simonds. | Lexington. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 27 1882. Lexington April 1st 1882 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town as therein directed by posting a copy of this Warrant duly attested in the post offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and return of the Constable. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Monday April 3d 1882 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk, the Warrant and return of the Constable read, and the business of the meeting proceeded with the following result. Art. 1. Voted. That the poll be kept open three minutes for the choice of Moderator, and after that time it was found that all the ballots had been cast for Augustus E. Scott who was declared elected as Moderator and duly sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. The Committee on the location of a new Cemetery submitted a report. (see reports of Committee page 203) which report was accepted by the Town, and after some discussion on the matter it was Voted, Not to adopt the recommendations of the Committee, to pay Mr. Bacon three hundred dollars and abandon the land taken, but that the town assess and appropriate eighteen hundred (1800) dollars for the purpose of settling with Mr. John D. Bacon for said land. The Water Committee appointed at the March meeting to make a contract with the Lexington Water Company and report the same to the town for ratification, submitted a contract duly signed by the proper officers (which contract is in the hands of the Town Clerk,) and said contract was ratified by the town without a dissenting voice. Voted, that the contract with the Lexington Water Company, made by the Committee chose for that purpose be ratified. The Committee on fire proof vault or safe, submitted a report (see reports of Committees page ) and the town [in margin] (Report lost by the Committee or the contractor.) Voted "To accept the report and adopt the recommendation therein contained." (see Selectmens estimate for appropriation.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 28 1882. Art. 3. J.F. Hutchinson was chosen to fill a vacancy in the field drivers. David A. Tuttle was chosen Surveyor of Lumber in placed of O.W. Kendall declined. Voted. That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint the other minor town officers. Art. 4. Voted; That the town assess for the current year the sums granted at the Marchmeeting and that further sums be granted and assess as recommended by the Selectmen, as follows: For Town Clerk $100.00 " Assessors 425.00 " School Committee 300.00 " Treasurer of Cary Library 50.00 " Constables and Police including the enforcement of the Liquor Law and the janitors of the Town Hall building and the Village Hall building 1040.00 For Sexton 75.00 " Auditors 45.00 " Removing Snow 500.00 " Librarian of Cary Library 262.00 " State Aid 360.00 " Services of Selectmen in their several capacities 800.00 " Abatement of Taxes 500.00 " Contingent Expenses 1200.00 " Treasurer and Collector 500.00 " Interest 2750.00 " Printing reports and contingencies 250.00 " Ringing Bells 70.00 " Decoration Day 75.00 " Fuel and Gas for Town Hall building and fuel for Village Hall 425.00 " Insurance 200.00 " Rebuilding Safe in the Town Hall 625.00 ________ $10552.00 Art. 5. The list of Jurors for the ensuing year as submitted by the Selectmen was amended by excusing Albert N. Tufts, Francis E. Ballard and Alexander M. Tucker and the town Voted. That the Jury lisat as amended by accepted. Art. 6. Voted: That the money be expended under the direction of the Grand Army Post. (for amount appropriated see Article 4) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 29 1882. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of eight hundred (800) dollars be appropriated and assess the present year for the purpose of construc- ting sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where teh abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof. Art. 8. Voted: To ratify the contract with Levi Prosser and that the Selectmen be authorized to complete the contract before the first of October 1882. Art. 9. Voted: To ratify the contract with Charles Brown, and that the sum of three hundred (300) dollars be appropriated and assessed for this purpose. Art. 10. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed in their discretion to lay out Westminister [Westminster] Avenue as a public way, and that one hundred (100) dollars be assessed and appropriated therefor. Art. 11. Voted: That the town pipe the High School building, and that the sum of seventy five (75) dollars be appropriated for that object, to be expended under the direction of the School Committee. Art. 12. Voted: That a committee of five be appointed by the chair to take the matter into consideration and report at the next meeting, and the chair appointed as such Committee Leonard A. Saville, David A. Tuttle, Gershom Swan, James S. Munroe and Franklin Alderman. Art. 13. Voted: That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated and assessed to furnish additional shelving for the Cary Library. Voted: That the Selectmen be required to enforce the law in relation to tramps. Meeting declared dissolved A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 30. 1882 Lexington April 6th 1882 To L.A. Saville Esq. Town Clerk The Selectmen have made the following appointments: Public Weighers and Superintendent of Town Scales. Leonard A. Saville. Rufus W. Holbrook. Weigher of Grain Bradley C. Whitcher. Measurers of Wood and Bark. August Childs. Frank V. Butters. Horace B. Davis. Leonard A. Saville. Engineers of the Fire Department. Everett S. Locke. Henry A. Wellington. Henry A. Turner. Janitor of Town Hall Building. Cyrus D. Clarke. Janitor of the Village Hall Charles G. Kauffman. Sexton. Oliver W. Kendall. Police Officers. Cyrus D. Clark. Walter Wellington. Special Police Officers. Sidney Butterfield. Franklin Alderman. Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles T. West. Pound Keeper Cyrus D. Clark Yours etc.[?] A.W. Bryant for the Selectmen. Lexington Aug 9th 1882 During the temporary absent of the Town Clerk from town a marriage certificate was wanted, and the Selectmen appointed a Clerk pro tempore as witness the following certificate. Lexington Aug 9th 1882 The Selectmen have this day appointed S.G. Babcock, Town Clerk pro tempore. B.C. Whitcher. | Selectmen o A.W. Bryant. | Lexington. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 31 1882. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday Nov 7th 1882 To Walter Wellington. Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in State, District, and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the seventh day of November AD 1882 at ten oclock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County officers, namely: Representative in Congress for fifth Massachusetts District, Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Councillor for the third Councillor District; Secretary of the Commonwealth; Treasurer and Receiver General; Auditor of the Commonwealth; Attorney General; Senator for Second Middlesex District; Representative in General Court for Eighteenth Middlesex District; County Treasurer; Register of Deeds for the Southern District of Middlesex; County Commissioner for the term of three years, and County Commissioner for the term of one year. The Selectmen will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four oclock P.M., and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty third day of October AD 1882. Bradley C. Whitcher. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Joseph F. Simonds. | Lexington. The Selectmen will be in session at their room in the Town Hall on Thursday the second of November 18882 from three to seven oclock P.M. and on Saturday the fifth day of November from seven to ten oclock P.M. to revise the registry of voters, and no one can be added to the list after ten oclock P.M. on Saturday November fifth 1882. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 32. 1882. Lexington Oct. 30th 1882 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed by posting an attested copy of the Warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving an attested copy with each family in the town seven days before said meeting. Attest Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington/ To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. Greeting: You are hereby required in the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affiars, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the seventh day of November AD 1882 at two oclock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the Town will petition the County Commissioners to widen, straighten and grade Middle street, and extend the same to the Pierce's Bridge Railroad Sation and Maple street. Art. 4. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding forty dollarts at the request of the Trustees of the Cary Library for additional gas facilities and a new reading table for public use in the Library. Art. 5. To see if the Town will grade the remaining portion of Merriam Street, from the Middlesex Central rail road, to Stetson street, and appropriate money for the same. Art. 6. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of Oakland street as a town way, on the petition of M.H. Merriam and others, and appropriate money for grading the same. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 33 1882. Art. 7. To see if the Town will instruct the Surveyors of Highways to remove any trees standing beside the highway, where there is not sufficient space for a snow plow to run between the trees and the fence. Art. 8. To see if the Town will remonstrate against the petition of the City of Cambridge for leave to take the water of Shawsheen river, for a water supply. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty third day of October A.D. 1882. Bradley C. Whitcher. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Joseph F. Simonds. | Lexington. Lexington Oct. 30, 1882 Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed, by posting an attested copy of this warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving an attested copy with each family in the town seven days before said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrants and the returns of the Constable. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 34 1882 Lexington Nov 7th 1882 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the meeting was called to order at ten oclock A.M. and after the Warrant had been read the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the poll open for votes for State District and County officers, and the balloting proceeded. The meeting for town business was duly organized at the time specified in the Warrant for town matters and the business proceeded with the following result. Art. 1. A.E. Scott was chosen Moderator and duly sworn. Art. 2. The Committee on the protection of the Statues in the Memorial Hall submitted a report (see report of Committees page ) and the town Voted "To accept the report of the Committee and adopt the recommendations contained therein, and that the sum of One Thousand dollrls be appropriated for the purposes named to be expended under the direction of the following committee Leonard A. Saville, James S. Munroe, David A. Tuttle, Gershom Swan and Franklin Alderman." Art. 3. After considerable discussion on the matter it was Voted: That the subjectg be indefinitely postponed. Art. 4. Voted: "That the sum of forty dollars be appropriated for the purposes named in the article." Art. 5. Voted That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated to grade the remaining portion of Merriam street. Art. 6. The Selectmen made a report (see reports of Committees page ) on the laying out of Oakland street as a town way, and it was Voted That the report be accepted and that the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose." Art. 7. After considerable discussion by several gentlemen it was Voted. That the whole subject be indefinitely postponed." Art. 8. Voted that a committee of three be chosen to appear before the Legislative Committee and oppose the taking of the waters of --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 35 1882 Shawsheen River by the City of Cambridge; and the following Committee was chosen A.E. Scott. M.H. Merriam and B.T. Batcheller. Meeting for town business declared dissolved. At for oclock P.M. it was votedto extend the time of dlosng the poll for State District and County officers, to 4.30 P.M. and later to again extend the time five minutes later at which time the poll was declared closed and after the ballots had been sorted and counted the following result was declared bhy the Chairman of the Selectmen. ---For Governor--- Robert R. Bishop of Newton, Two hundred and thirty two. (232) Benjamin F. Butler of Lowell, One hundred and seventy seven (177) Charles B. Davis, Three (3) George D. Robinson, One (1) William W. Crapo, One (1) ---For Lieutenant Governor--- Oliver Ames of Easton, Two hundred and sixty six (266) Samuel W. Bowerman of PIttsfield, One hundred and forty six (146) ---For Secretary of the Commnwealth--- Henry B. Peirce of Abington, Two hundred and eighty one. (281) David N. Skillings of Winchester, One hundred and forty four. (144) ---For Treasurer and Receiver General--- Daniel A. Gleason of Medford, Two hundred and eighty one. (281) William A. Hodges of Quincy, One hundred and forty five. (145) ---For Auditor--- Charles R. Ladd of Springfield, Two hundred and eighty one. (281) John P. Sweeney of Lawrence, One hundred and forty four. (144) ---For Attorney General--- Edgar J. Sherman of Lawrence, Two hundred and eighty one. (281) George F. Verry of Worcester, One hundred and forty five. (145) ---For Representative in Congress, Fifth District--- Leopold Morse of Boston, Two hundred and sixteen. (216) Selwyn Z. Bowman of Somerville, One hundred and seventy eight. (178) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 36 1882. --For County Treasurer--- Amos Stone of Everett, Two hundred and seventy nine (279) Thomas H. Hill of Woburn, One hundred and forty five (145) ---For County Commissioner, One year--- William S. Frost of Marlboro, Two hundred and eighty (280) Benjamin T. Manson of Framingham, One hundred and forty five (145) ---For County Commissioner, Three years--- Daniel G. Walton of Wakefield, Two hundred and eighty two (282) Lewis P. True of Everett, One hundred and forty five (145) ---For Register of Deeds, South Middlesex District--- Charles B. Stevens of Cambridge, Two hundred and eighty three (283) James W. McDonald of Marlboro, One hundred and forty two (142) ---For Councillor, Third District--- William A. Tower of Lexington, Two hundred and ninety six (296) Joseph W. Stover of Newton, One hundred and thirty two (132) ---For Senator, Second Middlesex District--- David Randall of Waltham, Two hundred and forty one (241) James Russell Reed of Lexington, One hundre and eighty eight (188) --For Representative to the General Court, 18th Middlesex District--- Leonard A. Saville of Lexington, Two hundred and ninety five (295) Hanry B. Judkins of Billerica, One hundred and twenty four (124) After the foregoing declaration of the result of the balloting, the ballots and check lis used were sealed up as provided by law the returns filled out signed and sealed by the proper officers, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 37 1882 Bedford Nov 8 1882 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of the towns of Billerica, Bedford Burlington and Lexington comprising the Eighteenth Middlesex Representative District, it was found that ballots had been cast as follows Billerica. Bedford. Burlington. Lexington For Leonard A. Saville of Lexington 234 132 60 295 For Henry B. Judkins of Billerica 70 28 58 124 For Ebenezer Baker of Billerica 1 Making a total for Saville of 721 " " " " Judkins of 280 " " " " Baker of 1 Majority for Saville 440. and two certificates of election were filled out, one of which was sent to the Secretary of State and the other delivered to said Saville, signed by Dudley Foster Town Clerk of Billerica Charles A. Corey " " " Bedford Samuel Sewall " " " Burlington Leonard A. Saville " " " Lexington A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington ----------------------------------------- Resignation of B.C. Whitcher Lexington Mass Dec 12 1882 To Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington Dear Sir, I hereby hand you my resignation as one of the Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of Highways of the Town of Lexington, to take effect on receipt of this. Yours respectfully, B.C. Whitcher A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Lexington March 1 1883 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by burning, the ballots cast at the annual election holden Nov 7 1882, as required by law. Attest. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 38 1883 Warrant for a Town Meeting Mondahy March 5 1883. To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexngton, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the fifth day of March 1883 at 9 oclock in the fornoon, to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including one School Committee man for the term of three years. Art. 4. To choose one Committee man for three years, to fill a vacancy in the Cemetery Committee. Art. 5. To provide for the support of the Poor, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 6. To provide for the repairs of the Highways, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year including their several grades, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Street Lamps, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art 10. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 39 1883. Art. 11. To see what measurers the Town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner in relation to the subject. Art. 12. To see if the Town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating lliquors, in answer to the question, "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town." The vote on the above question shall be by ballt, "Yes" or "No" and the check list shall be used as provided by section five Chapter one hundred of the Public Statutes. Art. 13. To see if the Town will make the appropriations for town expenses, at the annual meeting or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 14. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to remove a large rock standing within the highway, opposite the house of Mr. Henry Jewett, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the Town will take measures, towards laying out in lots and avenues, the new cemetery, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 16. To see if the Town will grant the use of the vacant room in the Adams School house, for a public reading room, and grant a sum of money for the care of said room. Art. 17. To see if the Town will permit the Lexington Savings Bank to continue the occupancy of the room now occupied by said bank, free of rent. Art. 18. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell the brass cannon now in the Memorial Hall, the proceeds of the sale to be expended in Memorial Hall as originally intended. Art. 19. To see what action the Town will take in relation to note of nine thousand dollars due April 1st 1883. Art. 20. To see if the Town will adopt measures toward appointing Trustees to have the care and management of the Gammell -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 40 1883. legacy and the Cemetery funds. Art. 21. To see if the Town will reconsider or rescind so much of the report of the Committee on the care and investment of the Bridge Charitable Fund, as conflicts with the terms of the Deed of Trust of said fund. Art. 22. To see if the Town will direct their Treasurer to carry to a new account any unexpended balance belonging to any specific grant, remaining in the treasury at the end fo the financial year; unless the object of the grant shall be completed. Hereof fail not and make dure return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of February A.D. 1883. Albert W. Bryant. | Selectment of Joseph F. Simonds | Lexington. The Selectmen will be in session on Thursday the first day of March 1883 from 3 to 6 oclock P.M., and on Saturday the third day of March 1883 from 7 to 10 oclock P.M. to revise the voting list, and no new name can be added after 10 oclock P.M. on Saturday March 3, 1883. Lexington March 3d 1883 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington as therein directed, by posting an attested copy of the Warrant in the Post offices and other public places in each village and by leaving an attested copy with each family in the town seven days before said meeting. Attes: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 41 1883. Lexington March 5th 1883 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant, the Town Clerk was in attendance at the time specified, and as soon as twenty five voters were present, called the meeting to order, and read the Warrant and the return of the Constable, and the business of the meeting proceeded with the following result. Art. 1. Voted. "That the polls remain open three minutes for the choice of Moderator." On ballot, the check list being used, it was found that Augustus E. Scott had received all the votes cast, and he was declared elected as Moderator, and was duly sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Voted. That the various reports as printed by considered before the town for action upon any time during the meeting. Voted. That the Assessors be instructed to publish in connection with their annual report eah year, the names of the tax payers and the amount of their taxes. Voted. That the Selectmen cause to be printed in the annual report, in a condensed form, the recommendations of the various officers for the expenses of the ensuing year. Arts. 3. & 4. Voted. That articles 3&4 be taken up together, and that under those articles we proceed to choose all on one ballot, the following officers, viz. Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of Highways. - One Town Clerk. - Three Assessors - One Treasurer who shall also be Collector of Taxes - Two Constables - One School Committee man for the term of three years - One Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years, and Two Auditors, and that the polls be kept open until 5.15 oclock P.M. After passing the above vote the polls were declared open for the choice of town officers, and the voting proceeded; subsequently the chair appointed as a committee to assist in sorting and counting the ballots, Francis E. Ballard, Abram B. Smith and Quincy Bicknell Jr. and on the completion of their duties the Moderator announced the result as follows: ---For Town Clerk--- Leonard A. Saville, Two hundred and twenty six 226 Charles G. Kauffman and Michael O'Briend one each -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 42 1883. and Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was declared elected as Town Clerk for the ensuing year. ---For Selectmen, Highway Surveyors and Overseers of the Poor--- Joseph F. Simonds, Two hundred and twenty. 220. Albert W. Bryant, One hundred and ninety six. 196. Levi Prosser, One hundred and ninety two. 192. Thomas J. OBrien, Thirty one. 31. Webster Smith, Twenty six. 26 F.J. OBrien, Two. 2. Thomas OBrien, Henry A. Wellington, Edwin Spaulting, F.J. OBrien and F. Alderman one vote each. and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn), Albert W. Bryant (sworn) and Levi Prosser were declared elected as Selectmen, Highway Surveyors and Overseers of the Poor for the ensuing year. ---For Assessors--- Joseph F. Simonds, Two hundred and twenty five. 225. Horace B. Davis, Two hundred and twenty five. 225. Walter Wellington, Two hundred and twenty. 220. Hilman B. Sampson, George O. Smith and Christopher Caldwell one each, and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn), Horace B. Davis (sworn) and Walter Wellington (ssworn) were declared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. ---For Treasurer and Collector of Taxes--- Charles T. West. Two hundred and twenty four. 224. Edwin S. Spaulding, L.A. Saville, Edward Spauling and Charles Foster one vote each, and Charles T. West (sworn) was declared elected as Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. ---For School Committee man for three years--- Albert W. Bryant, One hundred and twenty eight. 128. Carlton A. Staples, Eighty nine. 89. C.A. Staples, Six. 6. Edward G. Porter, Charles T. Wet, Mrs. R.B.T. Tidd, Charles A. Staples C.S. Staples one each, and Albert W. Bryand was declared elected as School Committee man for the term of three years. (11 female registered, 6 voted) ---For Cemetery Committee man for three years--- Loring S. Pierce, Two hundred and twenty three. 223. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 43 1883. Edward Spaulding two votes and Albert Fessendenone vote, and Loring S. Pierce was declared elected as Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years. ---For Auditors--- Halman B. Sampson (sworn), Two hundred and twenty nine. 229. Gershom Swan, Two hundred twenty seven. 227. And Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan (sworn) declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. ---For Constables--- Walter Wellington, Two hundred and ten. 210. Cyrus D. Clark, Two hundred and seven. 207. Horace B. Davis, Ten. 10. Sidney Butterfield, Eight. 8. Eli Simonds, Horace A. Austin, Horis Davis, H.B. Davis, Mike OBrien, Black Michael OBrien, Bernard McEnroe, one vote each and Walter Wellington (sworn) and Cyrus D. Clark (sworn) were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. The following officers were chosen by nomination. ---For Field Drivers--- William F. Glenn, Leonard E. Bannink (sworn), and Arthur Jewett. ---For Fence Viewers--- Howland Holmes, Hammon Reed (sworn) and Brooks T. Batcheller (sworn). ---For Surveyors of Lumber--- David A. Tuttle, John McKinnon (sworn). Voted. That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Art. 5. Voted. That the sum of Two Thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor for the ensuing year. Art. 6. Voted. That the sum of Thirty five hundred (3500) dollars be appropriated for the repair of the highways the ensuing year. Art. 7. Voted That the sum of Eighty four hundred (8400) dollars be appropriated for instruction fuel and care of rooms, and the sum of six hundred (600) dollars for incidentals and repairs for the support of the public schools for the ensuing year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 44 1883. Voted That the matter of closing the Howard School be left to the School Committee. Art. 8. Voted. That the sum of thirteen hundred (1300) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire department for the ensuing year. Art. 9. Voted. That the sum of eleven hundred and fifty (1150) dollars be appropriated for the support and repairs of the Street Lamps for the ensuing year. Art. 10. Voted. That the Town authorize the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose durng the ensuing year, no one voting against. Art. 11. Voted. That the same method be employed in the collection of taxes, as was in force the last year, which method is as follows. "That all taxes be made payable on or before December first 1883 and that a discount at the rate of one half of one per cent per month for each full month prior to said date shall be deducted; and on all taxes remaining unpaid at said date, interest at the rate of six per cent per annum shall be added, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before Feby 1st 1884. Art. 12. Voted. "That the poll be kept open until 5.15 oclock P.M." The check list was used as provided by law, and at the expiration of the time above named the ballots were counted and were as followsl. No. 134. Yes 62. and were so announced by the Moderator. Art. 13. The following sums were voted for the expenses of the ensuing year. Removing snow. $500.00 Salaries of the Selectmen in their various capacities. 800.00 Auditors. 45.00 Assessors. 425.00 Town Clerk. 100.00 Treasurer and Collector of Taxes 500.00 Decoration Day. 100.00 Printing Town Reports and Contingencies. 250.00 Firing Salute for April 19 and July 4 1883 150.00 State Aid 360.00 ------------ 3230.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 45 1883. Amount brought forward $3230.00 Abatement of Taxes 500.00 Treasurer of Cary Library 50.00 Sexton, 75.00 School Committee, 300.00 Ringing Bells, 70.00 Constables & Police including enforcement of Liquor law and Janitors of Town and Village Halls 1050.00 Sidewalks, 800.00 ----------- $6075.00 Art. 14. Voted. That the Surveyors of Highways be instructed to remove the stone, and that the expense thereof be paid from the highway grant. Art. 15. Voted. That the Cemetery Committee be authorized to lay out the new cemetery in lots and avenues, and fix the price of the lots, and that all money be received from the sale fo the lots be appropriated to the care and improvement of the Cemetery. Art. 16. Voted. Taht the Town grant the use of the room in the Adams School house for the purpose named in the article and that the sum of $225.00 be appropriated for the care of said room and the same to be under the care and management of seven ladies to be appointed by the chair, and the chair appointed as such committee Miss Ellen E. Dana, Mrs. M. Elizabeth Putnam, Mrs. Louisa Peaslee, Miss Gertrude Pierce, Mrs. Annie E. Hamblen, Mrs. Alice B. Munroe, and Miss Ellen M. Tower. Art. 17. Voted. That the matter be referred to the Selectmen. Art. 18. Voted. That the Trustees of the Library be authorized to place the gun in a suitable place in the Memorial Hall at teh expense of the town. Art. 19. Voted. That the Town Treasurer be directed to give the note of the Town to the Treasurer of the Cary Library for the sum of six thousand (6000) dollars, and the balance of the money to meet the note due April 1st 1883 be taken from the money now in the Town Treasury. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 46 1883. Art. 20. Voted. That the Trustees of the Cemetery funds elect one of their number Treasurer, who shall hold the note of the Town Treasurer for amount of Cemetery funds in his hands, also that the Trustees of the Gammell Legacy do the same. Art 21. Voted. That the matter be referred t the April meeting in order to confer with Mr. Bridge who is now absent in the south. Art. 22. Voted. That the Treasurer be directed, to carry to a new account any unexpended balance, remaining in the treasury at the end of the financial year, unless the object of the original grant shall have been accomplished. After the business of the meeting had been closed, and the votes had been counted and the result announced by the Moderator, and such of theofficers elected, as were present had taken the oath of office, and the ballots cast and the check list used were sealed up and endorsed as provided by law, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 47 1883. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday April 9th 1883 To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the ninth day of April A.D. 1883 at seven olock P.M. to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any committee that may be ready to report and and act therein. Art. 3. To fill any vacancies that may exist in town offices. Art. 4. To see if the town will purchase a new flag, and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 5. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors presented by the Selectmen. Art. 6. To see if the town will instruct the Cemetery Committee to fix a price for any lots in the old portion of the Cemetery, that may become vacant. Art. 7. To see if the Town will allow the Cemetery Committee to remove any trees in teh Cemeteries, where they are an an injury to the lots. Art. 8. To see if the town will empower the Selectmen to purchase land for gravel to repair, Middle street and other streets, at an expense not exceeding five hundred dollars; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 9. To see if the town will make an appropriation for building and repairing railings, beside the highways. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 48 1883. Art. 10. To see what action the town will take towards receiving certain portraits. Art. 11. To grant money to defray town expenses the ensuing year not already provided for. Art. 12. To see if the town will accept the report of the Selectmen on laying out and grading an extension of Oakland street, on the petition of M.H. Merriam, and others and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 13. To see if the town will accept the report of the Selectmen on laying out and accepting an extension of Oakland street from Merriam street to Hancock street, on the petition of Julia M. Stetson and others. Art. 14. To see if the town will choose a Board of Health. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty fourth day of March A.D. 1883 Albert W. Bryant. | Selectment of Joseph F. Simonds | Lexington. Lexington April 6th 1883 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town as therein directed, by posting an attested copy of this Warrant in the Post offices and other public places in each village and by leaving an attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 49 1883. Lexington April 9th 1883 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant, the meeting therein warned was duly called to order by the Town Clerk, the Warrant and return of the Constable thereone read, and the business of the meeting proceeded with the following result: Art. 1. Voted. That the poll be kept open three minutes for the choice of Moderator, and on ballot it was found that A.E. Scott was chosen Moderator, and he was duly sworn by the Clerk. Art. 3. The Selectmen made a report in relation to the use of a portion of the Selectmen's Room. (see reports Page 206) Voted. That the report be accepted. Voted. That the Selectmen be instructed to charge such rent to the Savings Bank as they may deem equitable and just. The Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund stated that they had conferred with Mr. Bridge upon the matter contained in Article 21 of the March meeting, which was referred to this meeting and submitted an agreement of Mr. Bridge which is as follows: "Whereas I Samuel J. Bridge did by deed of trust, dated Nov 1st 1880 give to the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington the sum of two thousand dollars to be called the Bridge Charitable Fund and to be used for charitable purposes, under the care and direction of the Selectmen of said town for the time being as trustees; and whereas said town accepted said gift subject to the conditions mentioned in said deed of trust. [written in margin] See Meeting of Nov 2, 1880 Page 532 of volume 1862 to April 1881 See Reports of Committees Page 198 See Art. 21 Meeting of March 5, 1883 Page 40 of this volume [end marginal notes] And whereas at a meeting of the town held on the seventh day of March 1882 it was voted that the Selectmen should appoint three trustees to hold and manage said fund subject to certain regulations provided in said vote, which said vote appears to conflict with the terms of said deed of trust; Now therefore I hereby assent to the provisions of said vote and confirm said gift to said town to be held and managed by three trustees in the manner provided in said vote, and the income to be used and expended by them in place of the Selectmen or Overseers of the Poor in said town in the manner provided in said deed of trust. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this seventeenth day of March AD 1883 Sam. J. Bridge [seal] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 50 1883 Art. 3. On motion of Mr. E.W. Bettenson it was - Voted. That the letter of Mr Levi Prosser declining the office of Selecman be read, and that letter was read by the Moderator. On motion of Mr. James Gould it was. - Voted. That Mr. Prosser be requested to withdraw his resignation. On motion of Mr. Cornelius Wellington it was - Voted. That Mr. Prosser be requested to qualiofy by taking the oath of office and he was duly sworn by the Clerk as Selectman. Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was chosen Surveyor of Lumber to fill a vacancy. William F. Ham (sworn) and Alfred Pierce were chosen Field Drivers to fill vacancies in that board. Voted. That the poll be kept open three minutes for choice of a Cemetery Committee man to serve three years. On ballot Edwin S. Spauldin was chosen but he declined to serve, and Loring S. Pierce who was chosen at the March meeting consented to serve. A.M. Tucker (sworn), George H. Cutter (sworn) and John S. Norris (sworn) were chosen a Board of Appraisers to serve for three years to appraise the property at the Poor Farm Art. 4. Voted. That the Town Clerk be authorized to purchase a new flag for the use of the town at a price not exceeding the sum of one hundred dollars, said sum to be taken from andy unexpended money in the treasury. Art. 5. Voted. That the list of Jurors, presented by the Selectmen be accepted. Art. 6. Voted. That the matter be referred to the Cemetery Committee. Art. 7. Voted. That the matter be referred to the Cemetery Committee. Art. 8. Voted. That the subject be referred to a Committee of three to consider and report upon the matter of purchasing a stone crusher for the use of the town, and Franklin Patch, Webster Smith and Franklin Alderman were appointed such Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 51 1883. Art. 9. Voted. That the matter be referred to the Selectmen, and that the sum of One hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated for the purpose, said sum to be taken from any unexpended money in the treasury. Art. 10. The following communiation was read by the Moderator: To the Selectmen of Lexington. Gentlemen. Our fellow citizen Hon. William A. Tower has authorized me to present to the Town in his name through you, a copy of Stuart's portrait of Paul Revere, to hand amonth the other portraits in the Cary Library. A suitable frame has been kindly offered by our friend Mr. John Hastings of the firm of Hastings and Davenport. I also have the pleasure to inform yhoui that the Revd. Artemus Muzzey of Cambridge is ready to give to the Town an original crayon portrait (by Doyle) of his grandfather Amos Muzzey a member of Capt. Parker's Company on our Common April 19th 1773. I shall also be glad to give to the Town a silhouette picture of Rev. Jonas Clark, which I have had made, on an enlarged scale, from the original by one of his sons. It has been suggested by several of our citizens, who are interested in these gifts, that the Selectmen call a public meeting at the Town Hall, Wednesday evening April 18th (the anniversary of Revere's ride) when the presentations can take place with suitable addresses. I am gentlemen Yours very respectfully Edward G. Porter Lexington March 24 1883 On motion of Mr. Levi Prosser it was Voted. That when we adjourn, we adjourn to meet in this Hall on Wednesday the 18th inst. at 7.45 P.M to receive the portraits of Amos Muzzey, Paul Revere, and Jonas Clark, which are offered as gifts to the Town. Art. 111. The Selectmen submitted the following appropriations: For Discount on Taxes, $400.00 For Fuel and Gas for Town and Village Halls, 425.00 For Librarian of Cary Library, 262.00 For Interest, 2500.00 ------------ $3587.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 52 1883. Amount brought forward $3587.00 For additional State Aid 50.00 For Building addition to the almshouse 300.00 For Painting lanterns of the Street Lamps 50.00 ________ $3987.00 Voted. To grant the appropriations asked for by the Selectmen and that the same be assessed the present year. Mr. S.E. Bennink offered the following resolution which was adopted. Resolved. That the Town Hall should at all times be properly cared for, and that the rooms connected therewith should be kept clean and in a condition fit for use. That only responsible parties should be allowed to use it, and all parties using it should be required to repair all injuries resulting from such use, and leave the hall and all rooms connected with it in a clean condition. Voted. That fifty dollars be appropriated to be used in the better care of teh Town Hall if required. Art. 12. The Selectmen submitted a report on the petition of M.H. Merriam and others (see Reports Page 207) and it was Voted. That the report be accepted and the recommendations be adopted and that the sum of 250 dollars be taken from any unexpended money in the treasury to carry out the work. Art. 13. The Selectmen submitted a report on the petition of Julia M. Stetson and others (see Reports Page 208) and it was Voted. That the report be accepted and the recommendations be adopted, and that the sum of 200 dollars be taken from any unexpended money in the treaasury, to carry out the work when it may be needed. Art. 14. Voted. That we proceed to choose a Board of Health to consist of three persons, by ballot, and that the polls remain open ten minutes. On ballot, the following persons were declared elected Franklin Alderman (sworn), Dr. R.M. Lawrence (sworn), and Amos W. Locke (sworn) After administering the oath of office to those who had been chosen the Moderator declared the meeting adjourne3d to Wednesday the 18th inst. at 7 3/4 oclock P.M as provided in Art. 10. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 53 1883. Lexington April 18th 1883 The meeting met according to adjournment and was called to order by the Moderator Mr. A.E. Scott, who stated the object of the meeting and read a letter from Col. William A. Tower as follows: Boston April 16th 1883 To the Selectmen of Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen. I take pleasure in offering to our town, through you, the accompanying portrait of Paul Revere. It is considered and excellent copy of the original by Gilbert Stuart, in the possession of John Revere Esq. of this city, and has just been painted by Miss J.E. Bartlett a pupil of the late Wm. M. Hunt. I have requested the Rev. Mr. Porter to make the presentation in my behalf. The frame has been kindly contributed by Mr. John Hastings a descendant of one of our well known Lexington families. Very Respectfully, W.A. Tower The following letter from Rev. E.G. Porter was also read. To the Selectment of Lexington Gentlemen: It give me much pleasure to present to the town the accompanying silhouette profile of the Revd. Jonas Clark. It must ever be a matter of regret that no full-face portrait of the distinguished clergyman was ever painted so far as we know. On one occasion however, probably near the close of the last century, his son Henry cut a shadow picture with is still preserved in the family, and from this I have had an exact copy carefully made and framed which I gladly give to the town, thinking it would be a welcome addition to the pictures now hanging in our Cary Library. I am with much respect Your obdt servant Edward G. Porter Lexington April 18 1883 The Moderator then introduced Rev. Artemas B. Muzzey of Cambridge, a native of Lexington. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 54 1883. who presented to the town a portrait of his grandfather Amos Muzzey who was a member of Capt. Parkers company, giving a brief account of his life and public services. Rev. E.G. Porter presented the portrait of Paul Revere before mentioned with a sketch of his life and services and also the picture of Rev. Jonas Clark. Mr. A.E. Scott the moderator accepted the gifts in behalf of the town with suitable remarks, and on the motion of Mr. Levi Prosser, seconded by Mr. M.H. Merriam the following resolutions were unanimously adopted. Resolved, That the thanks of the citizens of Lexington in town meeting assembled are hereby extended to Rev. Artemas B. Muzzey for the gift of the portrait of Amos Muzzey; to Hon. William A. Tower for the gift of the portrait of Paul Revere; to Mr. John Hastings for the gift of the frame for the same and to Rev. Edward G. Porter for the gift of the portrait of Rev. Jonas Clark. Resolved, That these resolutions be entered on the records of the town and a copy thereof transmitted to the respective donors. After adopting the above resolutions the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 55 1883. Officers appointed by the Selectmen for 1883-4 Public Weighers and Superintendents of Town Scales Leonard A. Saville. Rufus Holbrook. Measurers of Wood and Bark. Augustus Childs. Frank V. Butters. Horace B. Davis. Leonard A. Saville. Weigher of Grain. Bradley C. Whitcher. Engineers of Fire Department. Everett S. Locke. Henry A. Turner. George S. Pierce. Janitor of Town Hall Building. Cyrus D. Clark. Janitor of Village Hall Charles G. Kauffman. Sexton Oliver W. Kendall. Sealer of Weights and Measures. Charles T. West. Police Officers. Cyrus D. Clark. Walter Wellington. Amos W. Locke. Pound Keeper. Cyrus D. Clark. Trustee of Bridge Fund. George E. Muzzey for term of six years. Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Levi Prosser | Lexington. Lexington April 19 1883 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 56 1883. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday June 26 1883. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday evening June 26 AD 1883 and 7 1/2 oclock P.M. to act on the following articles, viz:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will make and appropriation to meet the expenses of the Board of Health. Art. 4. To hear the report of the Selectmen on laying out an extension of Oakland street, on the petition of E.P. Bliss and others, and act thereon. Art. 5. To see what action the town will take in relation to a petition of Charles Putnam and others to the County Commissioners, in regard to laying out a public highway from near the house of Nathan Fessenden to Winchester. Art. 6. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to pay incidental expenses from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fourteenth day of June A.D. 1883. Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Levi Prosser | Lexington. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 57 1883 Lexington June 23d 1883 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town as therein directed, by posting an attested copy thereof in the post offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly atteseted copy with each family in the town seven days before said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington June 26 1883 The meeting in pursuance of the foregoing Warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk as soon after the hour named as a quorum was present, the Warrant and the return of the Constable reaqd and the business proceeded with the following result. Art. 1. Voted that a Moderator be chosen by ballot, and that the poll remain open three minutes for the purpose. On ballot James Gould was declared elected as Moderator and he was duly sworn by the Clerk to the faithful discharge of his duties. Art. 2. No Committee being ready to report the Art. was passed over. Art. 3. Voted That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for the expenses for the Board of Health for the ensuing year. Art. 4. Voted That the report of the Selectmen (see Reports page 209) be accepted and that the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for building said town way,. Art. 5. A letter from Rev. E.G. Porter favoring the project was read and after some discussion on the subject it was, Voted That the Selectmen appear before the County Commissioners and oppose the laying out of the proposed road. Art. 6. Voted. That the Selectmen be authorized to pay incidental expenses from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Meeting declared dissolved A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 58. 1883 Notice from the Board of Health. Lexington Mass Aug 23 1883 L.A. Saville Esq. Town Clerk Dear Sir: In accordance with Chapter 80 and Section 33 of the Public Statutes, I hereby submit the following report. On June 14th 1883 a petition was received by the Board of Health signed by Messrs David A. Tuttle and Geo. O. Whiting and Mrs Caroline E. Davis, representing that the nuisance and cause of sickness existed in the neighborhood of Hancock Street in Lexington; by reason of a drain which was made us of by M.H. Merriam Esq. and Jane Merriam his wife, as a means of conveying sewage, filth and various noxious and offensive liquids and substances from their premises under said Hancock Street and through the land of Messrs Tuttle and Whiting. Thereupon the Board of Health gave three public hearings for the purpose of obtaining evidence in relation to the petition aforesaid. Having decided that a nuisance did exist as represented in the petitiion, the Board of Health issued and order dated July 18th 1883 requiring Jane Merriam as the owner of the premises aforesaid to abate the said nuisance within five days from the time of serving said order on her. And the said nuisance was wholly abated by the said Jane Merriam within the time specified. Respectfully submitted in behalf of the Board of Health Robert M Lawrence. Chairman. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 59 1883. Warrant for a Town Meeting, Tuesday Nov 6th 1883. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in Sate, District and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the sixth day of November AD 1883 at 7 oclock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following, State, District, and County officers, namely: Governor - Lieutenant Governor. - Councillor for the third Councillor District - Secretary of the Commonwealth - Treasurer and Receiver General - Auditor of the Commonwealth - Attorney General - Senator for second Middlesex District - Representative in General Court for the eighteenth Middlesex District - District Attorney for Northern District - Three Commissioners of Insolvency for the term of five years - Sheriff for the term of three years - County Commissioner for the term of three years, and two Special County Commissioners for the term of three years, and Register of Probate and Insolvency for the term of five years. The Selectmen will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting, and will be kept open until four oclock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty second day of October AD 1883. Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Levi Prosser | Lexington. The Selectmen will be in session at their room in the Town Hall on Thursday the 1st day of November from three to six oclock P.M., and on Saturday the third day of November from seven to ten oclock P.M to revise the registry of voters, and no name can be added to the list after ten oclock P.M on Saturday, November third, 1883. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 60 18883 Lexington Nov 3d 1883 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I havenotified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, as therein directed, by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested, in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of the meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the sixth day of November AD 1883 at two oclock P.M to act on the following Articles, namely:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will cause to be erected some historical tablets in different localities in town, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will elect three Trustees to have the care and custory of the "Cemetery Funds." Art. 5. To see if the town will receive and accept a portrait of Samuel J. Bridge Esq. to be placed in Memorial Hall, presented by Geo. O. Davis Esq. Art. 6. To hear the report of the Selectmen upon the petition of Geo. H. Emery and others for the extension of Meriam street and grading of Stetson street. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 61 1883 second day of October AD 1883 Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Levi Prosser | Lexington. Lexington Nov 3d 1883 Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in town seven days before the said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrants and the returns of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Nov 6 1883 In accordance with the first of the foregoing Warrants the Town Clerk and the Selectmen met at the Town Hall and at the hour of seven oclock A.M. the warrant and return of the Constable, was read and then the chairman of the Selectmen declared the poll opened. On motion of Mr. S.E. Bennink it was Voted. "That the time of closing the poll be extended to half past four oclock P.M." and it was subsequently extended ten minutes longer, and when the poll was declared closed, and the result of the balloting had been determined the following announcement was made by the chairman of the Selectmen, as to the number of votes cast for the following named officers. For Governor. George D. Robinson of Chicopee. Three hundred and fifty five. (355) Benjamin F. Butler of Lowell. One hundred and fifty one. (151) For Lieutenant Governor. Oliver Ames of Easton. Three hundred and Fifty two. (352) James S. Grinnell of Greenfield. One hundred and fifty four. (154) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 62. 1883 For Secretary of State. Henry B. Peirce of Abington. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) Charles Marsh of Springfield. One hundred and fifty. (150) For Treasurer and Receiver General. Daniel A. Gleason of Medford. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) Charles H. Ingalls of North Adams. One hundred and fifty. (150) For Auditor. Charles R. Ladd of Springfield. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) John Hopkins of Millbury. One hundred and fifty. (150) For Attorney General. Edgar J. Sherman of Lawrence. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) John W. Cummings of Fall River. One hundred and fifty. (150) For District Attorney. William B. Stevens of Stoneham. Three hundred and fifty. (350) Samuel K. Hamilton of Wakefield. One hundred and fifty six. (156) For Sheriff. Henry G. Cushing of Lowell. Five hundred and six. (506) For County Commissioner. William S. Frost of Marlborough. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) Lewis P. True of Everett. One hundred and fifty. (150) For Special County Commissioners. Leander M. Hannum of Cambridge. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) Edward E. Thompson of Woburn. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) Samuel Staples of Concord. One hundred and fifty. (150) Sylvanus Pond of Holliston. One hundred and fifty. (150) For Register of Probate and Insolvency. Joseph H. Tyler of Winchester. Five hundred and six. (506) For Councillor. Third District. Charles R. McLean of Boston. Three hundred and thirty nine. (339) Thomas F. Doherty of East Boston. One hundred and fifty. (150) (James W. Bennett of Lowell - Sixth District - Sixteen. (16) ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 63 1883. For Commissioners of Insolvency. Frederic T. Greenhalge of Lowell. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) John Haskell Butler of Somerville. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) Clark A. Batchelder of Ayer. Three hundred and fifty six. (356) Clement Meserve of Hopkinton. One hundred and fifty. (150) John H. Ponce of Cambridge. One hundred and fifty. (150) Edward B. Quinn of Lowell. One hundred and fifty. (150) For Senator. 2nd Middlesex District. David Randall of Waltham. Three hundred and thirty eight. (338) Timothy Leary of Waltham. One hundred and forty nine. (149) (Onslow Gilmore of Stoneham. Sixth District. Ten. (10)) William F. Young of Wakfield. Sixth District. Six. (6) For Representative to General Court. 18th Middlesex District. George R. Cobb of Billerica. Three hundred and fifty. (350) Samuel Sewall of Burlington. One hundred and fifty three. (153) Leonard A. Saville of Lexington. One. (1) After the above vote had been declared, the ballots cast and the check list were sealed and endorsed as provided by law, and the elections blanks were filled out and signed by the proper officers and sealed, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington Tuesday Nov 6 1883 The meeting for Town business as called for in the second of the foregoing warrants, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified and the warrant and return of the Constable thereon was read, and the business proceeded as follows. Art. 1. Voted "That a modreator be chosen by nomination at large," and A.E. Scott was so nominated and chosen. Art. 2. No business done, as no committee was ready to report. Art. 3. Voted. That the matter be referred to a Committee of five to be appointed by the chair, to report at the next town meeting, and the Moderator appointed as such committee the following: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 64 1883. Rev. C.A. Staples, Rev. E.G. Porter, Gershom Swan, Chas. A. Wellington, and William H. Munroe. Art. 4. Voted. That the Cemetery Committee for the time being be a Board of Trustees to have the care and custody of the Cemetery Funds. Art. 5. The following letter was read. Lexington Oct 17 1883. To the chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Lexington Dear Sir. I desire to present to the Town of Lexington a portrait of my relative Samuel J. Bridge Esq. who in 1880 established the "Bridge Charitable Fund" in this town. It was taken at the age of 47 and was pronounced by all who knew him at that time to be an excellent likeness. Mr Bridge is a public benefactor and Lexington has not been forgotten in the distribution of his money. A century hence the inhabitants of the town may desire to know something of the history of the man who established the "Bridge Charitable Fund." I thought therefore that Lexington should be in possession of his portrait to be placed in Memorial Hall for preservation. Very respectfully Your obedient servant George O. Davis. On motion of Mr James Gould. Voted. That the thanks of the town be presented to George O. Davis Esq. for the portrait of Samuel J. Bridge herewith presented to the town by him. Art. 6. The Selectmen made the following report. Lexington ov 6 1883 The Selectmen upon the petition of Geo. H. Emery and other for the extension of Merriam Street and the grading of Stetson street, after giving public notice, viewed the premises, and heard the evidence that came before them; are unanimous in their opinion, that the public necessity does not at present require the granting of the petitioners prayer. A. W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Levi Prosser | Lexington. Voted. That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Meeting dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 65 1883. Bedford Nov 7 1883 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of the towns of Billerica Bedford, Burlington and Lexington comprising the Eighteenth Middlesex representative district olden this day at noon, on comparing the returns from the different towns it was found that ballots had been cast as follows: For Geo. R. Cobb of For Samuel Sewall For L.A. Saville Billerica of Burlington of Lexington Lexington 350 153 1 Billerica 295. 100. Bedford 135 55 Burlington 35 88 ________ ________ ______ 815 396 1 and a certificate of election was given to George R. Cobb of Billerica. signed by Dudley Foster. Town Clerk of Billerica. Charles A. Corey. " " " Bedford. Samuel Sewall. " " " Burlington Leonard A. Saville " " " Lexington. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. ----------------------------------------------- Affidavit of Charles T. West. Lexington Nov 7 1883 I the undersigned hereby certify that on the 29th day of Sept 1883 I made a demand paymenbt of the tax for 1882 assessed to Charles Fiske or devisees of Benj Fiske by mailing to Charles Fiske and to Wm. B. Fiske and personally delivering to Charles Fiske Jr. a written demand of payment of the said tax. I also certify that on the 10th day of May 1883 I made a demand payment of the tax assessed to Patrick Haley for 1882 by personallty delivering a written demand of such payment of the said tax the Hannah Haley occupant of the premises taxed, and wife of the said Patrick. Haley. Charles T. West. Collector. Middlesex SS. Lexington Nov 7 1883. Then personally appeared Charles T. West Collector, and made oath to the truth of the foregoing statement by him subscribed. Before me Leonard a. Saville Justice of the Peace. Received for record Nov 7 1883 at 3 oclock P.M Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk A true copy. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 66 1884 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 3rd 1884. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the third day of March A.D 1884 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, to act ont he following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see iof the town will have its Board of Selectmen, act as a Board of Health, as the law provides, instead of electing a separate board of officer for that purpose. Art. 4. To see if the town will accept the provisions of sections 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76 and 77 of Chapter 27. of the Public Statutes, as amended by sections 1 and 2 of Chapter 203 of the acts of the year 1883, in relation to the election of Selectmen, Assessors, Overseers of the Poor, and Road Commissioners, or act in any manner, in relation to the matter. Art. 5. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including one School Committee man for the term of three years. Art. 6. To choose one Committee man for three years, to fill a vacandy in the Cemetery Committee. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the repairs of Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year including their several grades, and grant money for the same. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 67 1884 Art. 10. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the Street Lamps the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose. Art 13. To see what measure the town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner in relation to the subject. Art. 14. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the question: "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot, "Yes" or "No" and the check list shall be used as provided by Section 5, Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes. Art. 15. To see if the town will instruct its highway surveyors, to cause as well to be dug, in the proper season of the year, at the junction of Waltham street and Concord Avenue; and to furnish the same with a suitable pump, fence &c; the waster from said well to be used in times of drought for household purposes; for the travelling public, and in cases of fire only, unless a special permit is obtained form the Selectmen to use it for other purposes; the expense fo rthe same to be charged to the contingent grant. Art. 16. To see if the town willchange the name of Waltham Street, to Lexington Avenue. Art. 17. To see if the town will change the name of Pine street to Allen street. Art. 18. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors, presented by the Selectmen. Art. 19. to see if the town will make an appropriation to improve and repair Waltham street, near Grape Vine Corner. Art. 20. To see if the town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 68 1884 Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, with your doing thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of February AD 1884. Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Levi Prosser | Lexington. The Selectmen will be in session at their room in the Town Hall on Thursday the 21st day of February 1884 from three to six o'clock P.M and on Saturday the first day of March 1884 from 7. to 10 o'clock P.M to revise the voting list, and no name will be registered after that time. Lexington March 1 1884 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested in the Post Offices, and other public places, and by leaving a duly attested copy thereof with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington Feby 28, 1884 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by burning, the ballots cast at the State Election on November sixth AD 1883 as required by law. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 69 1884 Lexington Monday March 3, 1884 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant, the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk, and the Warrant read, and the business of the meeting proceeded with the following result: Art. 1. Voted. That the poll for the choice of Moderator remain open three minutes. On ballot with the use of the check list it was found that votes had been cast as follows. James Gould, 19. Augustus E. Scott 48. and August E. Scott was declared elected Moderator and was duly sworn to the faithful discharge of his duty. Subsequently Mr Scott appointed Abram B. Shedd, Charles A. Wellington and Walter Blodgett as tellers to assist in sorting and counting the ballots cast for town officers, and they were duly sworn, by the Town Clerk as provided by law. Art. 2. On motion of Mr. F. Alderman. Voted, That Art. 2 be laid on the table. Subsequently on motion of Mr A.W. Locke. Voted, That the reports of the town officers as printed, be considered before the town for action at any time during the meeting. On motion of Mr M.H. Merriam. Voted. That reports of Committees be called for at 2 oclock P.M at which time the Committee appointed Nov 6 1883 to "consider the subject of placing historical monuments at various points of interest int he town." made report (see Reports of Committees Page 210) and the town Voted. That the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendations adopted, and that the sum asked for by them be increased to $1500, which sum shall be assessed the present year, and shall be spent under the direction of the same Committee. The Committee on alterastion of Cary Library &C. made report. (see Reports of Committees Page 217) and the town Voted. That the report be accepted and its recommendations adopted, and that the sume of One Hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated and assessed to carry out the further improvements suggested, to be spent under the direction of the same Committee. Art. 3. On motion of Mr F. Alderman, Voted: That Article 3 be laid on the table. Subsequently on Motion of Mr. A.W. Bryant it was taken from the table and it was Voted: That the Board of Selectmen act as a Board of Health instead of choosing a separate board. Art 4. Voted: That Article 4 be laid on the table. Subsequently it was taken from the table, and the town Voted. That the subject be postponed indefinitely. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 70 1884 Arts. 5&6. A motion to increase the Board of Selectmen &c. to seven members, was decided against by a vote of 34 in favor and 41 in the negative, also a similar motion to increase the board to five was defeated, and the following was adopted Voted: That Articles 5&^ be taken up together, and that under those articles we proceed to choose all on one ballot the following Officers, viz: Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of the Highways; One Town Clerk; Three Assessors; One Treasurer who shall also be Collector of Taes; Two Constables; One School Committee man for the term of three years; One Cemetery Commit- tee man for the term of three years, and Two Auditors; and that the polls be kept open until 5.15 o'clock P.M. After the above vote had been declared carried, the polls were declared open for the choice of the above named officers and the balloting proceeded. After the poll had been declared closed, and the tellers had finished their duties the following result of the election was declared by the Moderator. ---For Town Clerk--- Leonard A. Saville Two hundred and eighty-eight. 288. and Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was declared elected as Town Clerk for the ensuing year. ---For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of the Highways--- Joseph F. Simonds. Two hundred and eighty three. 283. Albert W. Bryant. One hundred and seventy five. 175. Robert M. Lawrence. One hundred and eleven. 111. Patrick Ryan. Ninety four. 94. Gershom Swan. Eighty two. 83. Franklin Alderman. Seventy eight. 78. Edwin Spaulding, Webster Smith, Albert Briant, and Francis E. Ballerd, one each, and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn), Albert W. Bryant (sworn) and Robert M. Lawrence (sworn) were declared elected Selectmen for the ensuing year. ---For Assessors--- Joseph F. Simonds. Two hundred and eighty five. 285. Walter Wellington. Two hundred and eighty. 280. Horace B. David. Two hundred. 200. John S. Norris. Seventy nine. 79. and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn), Walter Wellington (sworn) and Horace B. Davis (sworn) were declared elected Assessors for the ensuing year. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 71 1884 ---For Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.--- Charles T. West. Two hundred and eighty five. 285. James E. Foster. One. 1. and Charles T. West (sworn) was declared as Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. ---For School Committee man for three years.--- George H. Reed. One hundred and seventy six. 176. Carlton A. Staples. One hundred and fourteen. 114. and George H. Reed was declared elected School Committee man for the term of three years. ---For Constables.--- Walter Wellington. Two hundred and seventy eight. 278. Cyrus D. Clark. One hundred and seventy five. 175. John McKinnon. Ninety one. 91. John P. Dinan. Nine. 9. Cyrus A. Clark, Horace A. Austin, A.W. Phillips, Cyrus Clark and Sidney Butterfield one each, and Walter Wellington (sworn) and Cyrus D. Clark (sworn) were declared elected Constables for the ensuing year. ---For Auditors.--- Hilman B. Sampson. Two hundred and eighty five. 285. Gershom Swan. One hundred and seven. 107. George E. Muzzey. Ninety. 90. Alvah C. Stone. Eighty four. 84. Albert W. Bryant. One. 1. and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan (sworn) were declared elected Auditors for the ensuing year. ---For Cemetery Committee man for three years.--- Timothy H. Bowen, Two hundred and eighty six. 286. Eli Simonds and Charles F. West one each, and Timothy H. Bowen was declared elected as Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years. The following officers were chosen by nomination at large. ---For Fence Viewers--- Hammon Reed. (sworn) Brooks T. Batcheller.(sworn) and Howland Holmes (sworn) ---For Field Drivers--- Edwin J.B. Nourse. (sworn) William J. Savage. (sworn) and George H. Roberts (sworn) ---For Surveyors of Lumber.--- Leonard A. Saville Edwin S. Spaulding. Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 72 1884 Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor for the ensuing year and that said sum ber taken from the money now in the town treasury. Art. 8. Voted: That the sum of three thousand (3000) be appropriated and assessed for the repairs of the highways for the ensuing year. Art. 9. Voted: That the sum of nine thousand (9000) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the support of the public schools, the ensuing year. Art. 10. Voted. That the sum of nine hundred (900) dollars be appropriated and assessed the present year for the support of the fire department. Art. 11. Voted: That the sum of twelve hundred (1200) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the support of the street lamps for the ensuing year. Art. 12. Voted: That the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow money for any necessary purpose. Art. 13. Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December 1st 1884, and that a discount at the rate of one half of one percent per month for each full month prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment; and on all taxes remaining unpaid at said date, interest at the rate of six per cent per annum shall be added; and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before Feby 1 1885. Art. 14. The vote on this article was by ballot with the use of the check list, and after the polls were closed and the votes counted the Moderator announced as follows. "Yes" One hundred and thirty three. 133. "No" One hundred and twenty three. 123. The town earlier in the day voted under this article as follows. Voted That in case the town vote in favor of license, the Selectmen be and are hereby instructed, not to grant a license to any person who has been convicted in any Court for illegal liquor selling. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 73. 1884 Art. 15. After some discussion on the matter it was Voted. That the subject be indefinitely postponed. Art. 16. Voted. That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 17. Voted. That the name of Pine Street be changed to Allen Street. Art. 18. Voted. That the names of Luke W. Wright and Charles F. Winship be erased from the list, they having been drawn since the list was posted. Voted. That the list as amended be accepted. Art. 19. Voted. That the sum of fifteen hundred (1500) dollars be appropriated and assessed the present year to repair Waltham Street near Grape Vine Corner. Voted. That the Selectmen be instructed to ask the County Commissioners to lay out Waltham street between Main Street and Middle street, and establish the grades; and that they then ask for proposals and perform the work by contract. Art. 20. The Selectmen presented an estimate of the amounts of money required for town expenses the ensuing year, and the town Voted. That each item be voted on separately. Voted. That there be appriated and assessed the present year (in addition to amounts under Arts. 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 19) as follows. For Salaries of the Selectmen in their various capacities, Eight hundred dollars. $800.00 " Assessors Four " " 400.00 " Auditors Forty " 40.00 " Town Clerk One " " 100.00 " Treasurer and Collector of Taxes Five " " 500.00 " Decoration Day One " " 100.00 " Printing One hundred and fifty dollars 150.00 " Abatement of Taxes Five " " 500.00 " Treasurer of Cary Library Fifty " 50.00 " School Committee Three " " 300.00 " Ringing Bells Seventy " 70.00 " Sidewalks Four " " 400.00 " Library expenses at Adams school house One hundred and seventy five " 175.00 " Constables and Police Eight " " 800.00 " Janitors of Town and Village Halls Four " " 400.00 ________ $4785.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 74 1884 Amount brought over $4785.00 For discount on prompt payment of taxes, Four hundred dollars 400.00 " Fuel and lights for Town and Village Halls, Three " " 300.00 " Librarian of Cary Library, Two hundred and sixty two dollars 262.00 " Interest on town debt, Two thousand one hundred and twenty five 2125.00 " Board of Health, Thirty six and 29/100 dollars 36.29 " Painting Barn, building cistern &c at Alms-house, One hundred and fifty dollars 150.00 " Improvement on Town farm One " " 100.00 " Highway railings, One " " 100.00 " Payment of Town debt, One thousand " 1000.00 " State tax (estimated) Three " " 3000.00 " County tax " One thousand five hundred " 1500.00 " Expenses incurred in enforcing liquor law One hudnred and fifty " 150.00 $13908.29 After the declaration of the balloting and the taking of the oath of office by those present, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 75 1884 Appointments by the Selectmen. Lexington March 24 1884 To L.A. Saville Esq. Town Clerk Sir: At a meeting of the Selectmen held this day the following appointments were made: Public Weighters and Superintendents fo Town Scales.--- Leonard A. Saville Rufus W. Holbrook. ---Weigher of Grain--- #Bradley C. Whitcher. ---Measurers of Wood and Bark.--- Augustus Childs. Frank V. Butters. Horace B. Davis. Leonard A. Saville. ---Sealer of Weights and Measures.--- Charles T. West. ---Sexton.--- Oliver W. Kendall. ---Pound Keeper.--- Cyrus D. Clark. (sworn) ---Janitor of Town Hall Building--- George H. Thurston. ---Janitor of Village Hall--- Charles G. Kauffman. ---Police Officers--- Walter Wellington. Cyrus D. Clark Amos W. Locke. ---Auctioneers--- A.B. Shedd. Amos W. Locke. Marshall Davis. Robert M. Lawrence Clerk Board of Selectmen. A true copy Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. #Bradley C. Whitcher resigned as Weigher of Grain Sept. 18, 1884 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 76 1884 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday May 12 1884. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusedtts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the 12th day of May 1884 at seven o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any committee that may ber ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To fill vacancies in town offices if any exist. Art. 4. To see if the town will instruct the assessors to deduct from the amount to be assessed the current year the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, to offset the income from the Bank and Corporation tax. Art. 5. To see if the town will allow the Selectmen to draw from any surplus funds in the treasury, for any contingent expenses that may arise. Art. 6. To see if the town will rescind the vote passed at the meeting held on March 3rd 1884 whereby the town voted to appropriate and assess the sum of fifteen hundred sollars for improvements on Waltham street, and authorize the Selectmen to pay the same from any surplus funds in the treasury. Art. 7. To see if the town will order that the Cary Library be kept open for the use of the citizens on the afternoon of each week day in the year (holidays excepted) or act in any manner in reference thereto. Art. 8. To see if the town will instruct its highway surveyors to cause a well to be dug, in the proper season of the year at the junction of Waltham street and Concord Avenue; and to furnish the same with a suitable pump, fence &c, the water from said well to be used in -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 77 1884 times of drought for household purposes; for the travelling public; and in cases of fire only, unless a special permit is obtained from the Selectmen to use it for other purposes; the expense for the same to be charged to the contingent grant. Art. 9. To see if the town will make an appropriation of five hundred dollars for the purchase of school books and school supplies for the several schools in town as the law requires. Art. 10. To se if the town will make an appropriation to improve the sanitary arrangements of the Town Hall building, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington thistwenty second day of April 1884. A. W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Robert M. Lawrence | Lexington. Lexington May 10 1884 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as herein directed by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested, in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy thereof with each family in the town seven days before said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrand and the return of the Constable. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 78 1884 Lexington Monday May 12 1884 Pursuant to the foregoing notification the hall was open for the meeting, and as soon after the hour named a quorum of twenty five persons was present the Town Clerk rapped to order and read the warrant and the return of the Constable,and the business proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted. That the poll be kept open three minutes for the choice of Moderator. On ballot Mr James Gould was declared elected as Moderator and was sworn by the clerk. Art. 2. No Comittee being ready to report, the article was passed. Art. 3. No vacancies being reported in town offices, the article was passed Art. 4. Voted. That the Assessors be instructed to deduct the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, from the amount to be assessed the current year, to offset the estimated income form the Bank and Corporation Tax. Art. 5. Voted. That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any surplus funds in the treasury to meet any contingent expenses. Art. 6. Voted. That the vote passed under Article 19 at the meeting held March 3 1884 be rescinded as far as relates to the assessment of the sum of fiteen hundred dollars for repairs on Waltham street, the current year, and that said amount be paid from surplus funds in the treasury. Art. 7. Much discussion was hard on this article participated in by Rev. C.A. Staples of the Library Trustees, Mr Prosser, Mr Cottrell and others, and was finally settled as follows. Voted. That is is the sense of this meeting that the Trustees be recommended to open the library each wee day afternoon - holidays excepted - as follows: On Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's from three to six oclock P.M. and on Tuesday's, Thursday's and Saturday's from two to nine oclock P.M. if they shall be able to effect the change at an increase of the salary of the librarian to four hundred dollars, and that the librarian be allowed two weeks vacation in the month of August. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 79 1884 Art. 8. Without any discussion it was Voted. That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 9. Voted. That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated and assessed the present year for the purpose of furnishing school books and other school supplies for the several schools in town. Art. 10. Voted. That the matter of improvements in the sanitary arrangements of the Town Hall building be referred to the Selectmen with full powers therein. Meeting dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Appointment of Registrars Lexington Sept 4 1884 Leonard A. Saville Esq Town Clerk Sir: In accordance with Section 14 of Chap. 298, Laws and Resolves of Mass. 1884, the Selectmen appointed at their meeting June 19th 1884 the following named persons; as a Board of Registrars of Voters: Augustus E. Scott for three years, #Asa Cottrell for two year, Geo. O. Smith for one year. Yours Respfy Robert M Lawrence Clerk Board of Selectment A true copy Attest Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk #Asa Cottrell resigned Sept 18, 1884 on account of sickness and Bradley C. Whitcher was appointed by the Selectmen in his stead. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 80 1884 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Tuesday November 4th 1884 To Walter Wellington: Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by la to vote in National, State, District and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the fourth day of November AD 1884 at 7 oclock A.M. to cast their ballot for the following National, State, District and County officers, namely: Presidential Electors - Representative in Congress for Fifth Congressional District - Governor - Lieutenant Governor - Councillor for third Councillor District - Secretary of the Commonwealth Treasurer and Receiver General - Auditor of the Commonwealth - Attorney General of the Commonwealth - Senator for second Middlesex District - Representative in General Court for the Eighteenth Middlesex District, and County Commissioner for Middlesex County for three years. The Selectmen will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kep open until four oclock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with you doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this tenth day of October AD 1884. Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Robert M. Lawrence | Lexington. Lexington Oct 31 1884. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the voters of the Town of Lexington as therein directed, by posting a copy of this Warrant duly attested in the post offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 81 1884 To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in Town affairs to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the fourth day of November AD 1884 at half past three oclock P.M to act on the following articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. to see if the Town will make an additional appropriation of two hundred dollars, for the purpose of purchasing text books and school supplies for the pubic schools. Art. 4. To see if the Town will purchase two public watering troughs and locate the same; one at the junction of Main and Monument streets; and one at the junction of Main and Middle streets; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if theTown will authorize the Selectmen and Board of Engineers to locate additional hydrants for fire purposes, in such places as in their judgment may best serve the public need; or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art. 6. To see if the Topwn will establish a new rate of prices for rental of rooms in the Town and Village Halls; or act in any manner in relation thereto. Art. 7. To see if the Town will appropriate a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for additional tables and relic-cases for the Cary Library, or act in anyt manner in regard to the same. Hereof fail not and make dure return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given unde our hands at Lexington this tenth day of -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 82 1884 October AD 1884. Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Robert M. Lawrence | Lexington. Lexington Oct 31 1884 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the voters of the Town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested in the post offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. Lexington Tuesday Nov 4 1884 In accordance witht the first of the foregoing warrants, those assembled at the Town Hall were called to order at seven oclock A.M. the time specified in said warrant, by the Town Clerk, and the warrant and return of the Constable thereon was read, the ballot box was then shown to be empty, and locked, and the key of the lower box was deivered to the Constable in attendance; after which the Selectmen declared the polls open, and the balloting proceeded according to law. At four oclock the time specified in the warrant for closing the polls, the time was extended till twenty minutes pas four by vote of the town; at which time the polls were declaqred closed and a record was made of the condition of the ballot box register, which showed that 477 ballots had been deposited in the vox; the voting list was then counted and it was found that 477 names had been checked thereon; the ballot box was then opened, and the ballots counted, and it was found that 477 ballots had been deposited in the ballot box, and that the different accounts all agreed. The ballots were then counted by the Selectmen and Town Clerk and the following declaration was made to the meeting as the result. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 83 1884 ------For Presidential Electors------ ---At large--- Mark Hopkins of Williamstown. Two hundred and sixty four. 264. Thomas Talbot of Billerica. Two hundred and sixty five. 264. Jonas H. French of Gloucester. One hundred and eighty five. 185. Reuben Noble of Westfield. One hundred and eighty five. 185. John I. Baker of Beverly. Ten. 10. Albion C. Drinkwater of Braintree. Ten. 10. Rober C. Pitman of Newton. Six. 6. Alonzo A. Miner of Boston. Six. 6. [marginal notation] Republican Candidates - Blaine and Logan. Democratic " - Cleveland and Hendricks. Peoples " - Butter and West. Prohibition " - St. John and Daniel. [end of marginal notation] ---District No. 1--- Azariah Eldridge of Yarmouth. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. George Delano of New Bedford. One hundred and eighty five. 185. Thomas B. Chase of Harwich. Ten. 10. Charles Almy of New Bedford. Six. 6. ---District No 2.--- Sylvanus Staples of Taunton. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Bushrod Morse of Sharon. One hundred and eighty five. 185. William L. Douglass of Brockton. Ten. 10. Thomas J. Lathrop of Taunton. Six. 6. ---District No 3.--- Arthur W. Tufts of Boston. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Francis A. Peters of Boston. One hundred and eighty five. 185. James Sumner of Milton. Ten. 10. Eugene H. Clapp of Boston. Six. 6. ---District No 4.--- Ebenezer McPherson of Boston. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Hugh A. Madden of Boston. One hundred and eighty five. 185. Dennis O'Reilly of Boston. Ten. 10. Israel F. Trafton of Boston. Six. 6. ---District No 5.--- Samuel L. Montague of Cambridge. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Christopher E. Rymes of Somerville. One hundred and eighty five. 185. Gilman F. Jones of Woburn. Ten. 10. James H. Roberts of Cambridge. Six. 6. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 84 1884 ---District No. 6.--- Ezra A. Stevens of Malden. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Knowles Freeman of Chelsea. One hundred and eighty five. 185. Henry Hastings Jr. of Medford. Ten. 10. George H. Harwood of Lynn. Six. 6. ---District No 7.--- Damiel B. Hagar of Salem. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Charles P. Thompson of Gloucester. One hundred and eighty five. 185. Harry H. Hale of Bradford. Ten. 10. James J.H. Gregory of Marblehead. Six. 6. ---District No 8.--- Charles A. Stott of Lowell. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. John C. Sanborn of Lawrence. One hundred and eighty five. 185. James H. Carmichael of Lowell. Ten. 10. James K. Fellows of Lowell. Six. 6. ---District No 9.--- Lucius G. Pratt of Newton. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. James E. Cotter of Hyde Park. One hundred and eighty five. 185. Patrick J. Conway of Marlborough. Ten. 10. Claudius B. Travis of Natick. Six. 6. ---District No 10.--- Philip S. Moen of Worcester. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Waldo Lincoln of Worcester .One hundred and eighty five. 185. John Flint of Webster. Ten. 10. Charles Heritage of Warren. Six. 6. ---District No 11.--- Eli A. Hubbard of Hatfield. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Festus C. Currier of Fitchburg. One hundred and eighty five. 185. William O. Crocker of Montague. Ten. 10. Benjamin Snow of Fitchburg. Six. 6. ---District No 12.--- William S. Shurtleff of Springfield. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Elisha B. Maynard of Springfield. One hundred and eighty five. 185. William M.E. Mellen of Chicopee. Ten. 10. John Blackman of Springfield. Six. 6. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 85 1884 ---For Governor.--- George D. Robinson of Chicopee. Three hundred and twenty one. 321. William C. Endicott of Salem. One hundred and forty two. 142. Matthew J. McCafferty of Worcester. Eight. 8. Julius H. Seelye opf Amherst. Three. 3. ---For Lieutenant Governor.--- Oliver Ames of Easton. Three hundred and eighteen. 318. James S. Grinnell of Greenfield. One hundred and forty five. 145. Albert R. Rice of Springfield. Nine. 9. Henry H. Faxon of Quincy. Three. 3. ---For Secretary of the Commonwealth.--- Henry B. Peirce of Abington. Three hundred and twenty eight. 328. Jeremiah Crowley of Lowell. One hundred and thirty four. 134. John P. Sweeney of Lawrence. Ten. 10. George Kempton of Sharon. Two. 2. ---For Treasurer and Receiver General.--- Daniel A. Gleason of Medford. Three hundred and twenty eight. 328. Charles Marsh of Springfield. One hundre and thirty five. 135. Nathaniel S. Cushing of Middleborough. Ten. 10. Charles B. Knight of Worcester. Two. 2. ---For Auditor.--- Charles R. Ladd of Springfield. Three hundred and twenty eight. 328. John Hopkins of Millbury. One hundred and thirty five. 135. Israel W. Andrews of Danvers. Ten. 10. William W. Sherman of Lowell. Two. 2. ---For Attorney General.--- Edgar J. Sherman of Lawrence. Three hundred and twenty eight. 328. John W. Cummings of Fall River. One hundred and thirty five. 135. Thomas W. Clarke of Boston. Ten. 10. Samuel M. Fairfield of Malden. Two. 2. ---For Representative to Congress, Fifth District.--- Edward D. Hayden of Woburn. Three hundred and thirty one. 331. Robert Treat Paine Jr. of Waltham. One hundred and forty. 140. Douglas Frazer of Somerville. One. 1. Daniel Gilbert Dexter of Cambridge. One. 1. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 86 1884 For Councillor. Third District. John Haskell Butler of Somerville. Three hundred and thirty seven. 337. Charles E. Raymond of Cambridge. One hundred and thirty five. 135. Edward Kendall of Cambridge. Two. 2. Patrick F. O'Neil of Boston. One. 1. For County Commissioner, 3 years. J. Henry Read of Westford. Three hundred and thirty seven. 337. William H. Hastings of Framingham. One hundred and thirty five. 135. William T. Futter of Lowell. Two. 2. Edward Fitzwilliam of Watertown. One. 1. For Senator. Second Middlesex District. August E. Scott of Lexington. Two hundred and ninety three. 293. Thomas Drew of Newton. One hundred and seventy two. 172. James M. Earle of Watertown. One. 1. Henry H. Gilmore of Cambridge. One. 1. For Representative to General Court. Eighteenth Middlesex District. Henry Wood of Bedford. Three hundred and twenty four. 324. William R. Hayden of Bedford. One hundred and forty nine. 149. After the above announcement of votes, the blank returns were filled out signed and sealed, also the check list used, and the ballots cast, were sealed in separate packages and endorsed by the town officers are provided by law, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. The meeting for town business was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified in the warrant; the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, and the business proceeded withthe following result. Art. 1. Voted "That a Moderator be chosen by nomination at large." and James Gould was so nominated and chosen, and duly sworn. Art. 2. No Committee being ready to report the article was passed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 87 1884 Art. 3. Voted. "That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of purchasing text books and school supplies for the public schools. Art. 4. The Town Clerk made a statement, that a gentleman present (Moses Joy Jr.) would give without expense to the town one watering trough to be placed at the junction of Main and Monument streets if the town would appropriate money sufficient to place the other at the junction of Main and Middle streets. On motion of Mr. Webster Smith it was -- Voted. That the Town Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow the sum of one hundred and fifty (150) dollars for that purpose. Art. 5. Voted. That the Lexington Water Company be requested to erect as many hydrants, and at such points as the Selectmen and Board of Engineers may indicate, in addition to the number required by its contact withthe town; and that the town agrees to use the same under the terms of said contract. Art. 6. The Selectmen submitted a schedule of prices for rental of the Town and Village and the Town -- Voted: For use of Town Hall for Lectures, Concerts, or Exhibitions by people in Town, $6.00 Village Hall, 2.00 For use of Town Hall for Lectures, Concerts, or Exhibitions by people out of Town, $10.00 Village Hall, 4.00 For use of Town Hall Evenings in preparing for Concerts of Exhibitions, 2.00 Village Hall, 1.00 For Town Hall and ante-rooms for Dances, till 12 oclock, Midnight, 12.00 Village Hall, 5.00 For Town Hall and ante-rooms for Dances, after 12 oclock each hour, till 2 oclock, and not to be kept open after that hour, 2.00 Village Hall 1.00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 88 1884 For Dining Hall in attic of Town Hall, $5.00 For Town Hall and ante-rooms for Tea Party, Afternoon and Evening, 12.00 Village Hall, 4.00 Also voted, that the Selectmen be instructed not to permit the Halls to be used for objectionable purposes, or when sufficient reasons are assured that the property will be damaged or endangered. In all cases of Exhibitions or Concerts for School Children, Political Caucuses or other public gatherings, where the whole people are interested, and may attend without admittance fee, and on all other extraordinary occasions, where the Selectmen may deem it expedient, the rooms may be occupied without charge. Wherever the Selectmen deem it expedient, they may require the rent before either hall is occupied. Art. 7. Voted. That the sum of one hundred dollars be appropriated for procuring additional tables and relic-cases for the Cary Library, and that the money may be taken from any unexpended balance in the Treasury. Meeting for town business declared dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------- Bedford Nov. 5 1884 At a meeting of the Town Clerk's of Lexington, Billerica, Bedford and Burlington, towns comprising the Eighteenth Middlesex Representative District, holden at 12 oclock in this day, it was found that ballots had been cast as follow - viz.- Lexington Billerica Bedford Burlington For Henry Wood of Bedford - 324 253 65 40 = 682 " William R. Hayden of Bedford - 149 81 108 51 = 389 " Geo. W. Sibley of Bedford - 1 = 1 And a certificate of Election was given to Henry Wood of Bedford and a like certificate forwarded to the Secretary of the Commonwealth signed by Dudley Foster, Town Clerk of Billerica. Chas. A. Corey, " " " Bedford. Samuel Sewall, " " " Burlington. Leonard A. Saville " " " Lexington. after which the meeting adjourned. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 89 1884 Bequest of Adaline R. Parker. Town Treasurer's Office Lexington MAss. Dec. 1st 1884. Pursuant to a vote of the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the second day of November 1875. The Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of one hundred ($100) dollars from Edwin Reed executor of the will of Adaline R. Parker late of Lexington; the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap. 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon lot no. 152 in the Town Cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington, in dressing and care of said lot, monuments, walks, and the Avenues adjacent thereto. Charles T. West Town Treasurer. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Feby 17 1885 This may certifiy that I have this day destroyed by fire, the ballots cast at the election for State, National, District and County officers held November 4, 1884. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 90 1885 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 2 1885 To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the second day of March AD 1885 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee, that may be redy to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including one school committee man for the term of three years. Art. 4. To choose one committee man for three years, to fill a vacancy in the Cemetery Committee. Art. 5. To provide for the support of the Poor for the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 6. To provide for the repairs of the Highways the ensuing year and grant money for the same. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, including their several grades, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Fire Department, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Street Lamps, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purposes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 91 1885. Art. 11. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner in relation to the subject. Art. 12. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the questions "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot, "Yes" or "No" and the check list shall be used, as provided by section 5 Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes. Art. 13. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors presented by the Selectmen. Art. 14. To see if the town will make the appropriations for town expenses, the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the town will authorize a preliminary survey, for a proposed system of sewerage and drainage and appropriate money for the same. Art. 16. To see if the town will assume the cost of printing a new catalogue of Cary Library, and appropriate money for the same. Art. 17. To see if the town will make an appropriation to repair Village Hall Building, or act in any manner in relation to the subject. Art. 18. To see if the town will choose a committee to examine the High School Building, and report at the next town meeting what alterations if any are required, or act in any manner in relation to the subject. Art. 19. To see if the town will choose a committee to examine the Almshouse, and report at the next town meeting what alterations are necessary to meet the present requirements, or act in any manner relating thereto. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 92 1885 Art. 20. To see if the town will take any measures to improve the Common, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twelfth day of February AD 1885. Albert W. Bryant | Selectmen Joseph F. Simonds | of Robert M. Lawrence | Lexington. Lexington Feby 27, 1885 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested in the post offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest. Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 93 1885. Lexington March 2d 1885 As ordered in the foregoing Warrant, the meeting assembled was called to order at the time specified inthewarrant and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and under the first article it was voted as follows: Art. 1. Voted. That the poll for the choice of Moderator be kept open five minutes. On ballot with the use of the check list, it was found that votes had been cast as follows: Augustus E. Scott 6. Francis E. Ballard 2. Francis Ballard 1. M.H. Merriano 1. and Sugustus E. Scott was declared elected as Moderator, and was sworn by theTown Clerk to the faithful discharge of his duties. Art. 2. The Committee on Memorial and Historical monuments and tablets made an extended report and the town, Voted: That the report be accepted and be published in a pamphlet form, with the report of last year, and that the same be sent to every voter in town, and that the expenses thereof be paid from money in the treasury. (See Reports of Committees Page 220) Voted. That the printing of the report relative to the memorial tablets andmonuments be left to the same committee that had them in charge, and that they be requested to publish such portions of both reports as they may deem advisable. Art. 3 & 4. Voted. That Articles 3 & 4 be taken up together, and that under those articles we proceed to choose all on one ballot the following officers, viz: Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of the Highways and Board of Health; One Town Clerk; Three Assessors: One Treasurer who shall also be Collector of Taxes; Two Constables; One School Committee man for the term of three years; One Cemetery Committee man for the terms of three years, and Two Auditors, and that the polls be kept open until 5.15 oclock P.M. Voted. To take up Article 12 so that balltos could be cast on the Liquor question at the same time. The polls were then declared open, subsequently the Moderator appointed George O. Smith Francis E. Ballard and Willliam W. Reed to act as tellers, in sorting and counting the votes, and they were sworn by the Town Clerk, and at the close of their labor, the Moderator made the following announcement as the result of the balloting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 94 1885. For Town Clerk. Leonard A. Saville Two hundred and seventy five 275 A.C. Stone One 1 and Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was declared elected as Town Clerk for the ensuing year, and was sworn in by the Moderator. For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of the Highways and Board of Health. Joseph F. Simonds. Two hunded and twenty two. 222 Robert M. Lawrence. Two hundred and twelve. 212 Walter Blodgett. One hundred and eighty one. 181 Albert W. Bryant. One hundred and sixty six. 166 Webster Smith. Forty. 40 Franklin Alderman Two 2 Geo. H. Cutter, W. Smith, Geo. Muzzey, Peter J. Dailey, M.H. Merriam and H.B. Sampson one each, and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn). Robert M. Lawrence (sworn), and Walter Blodgett (sworn), were declared elected as Selectmen for the ensuing year. For Assessors. Horace B. Davis Two hundred and seventy six. 276 Walter Wellington. Two hundred and seventy three. 273 Joseph F. Simonds Two hundred and sixty six. 266 Webster Smith Five 5 Walter Blodgett and Geo. H. Cutter, one each, and Horace B. Davis (sworn), Walter Wellington (sworn), and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn) were declared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. For Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. Charles T. West. Two hundred and seventy four. 274 Walter Wellington. One. 1 and Charles T. West (sworn) was declared elected as Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. For School Committee. Benjamin F. Brown. Two hundred and seventy. 270. C.A. Staples Three. 3. J.O. Tilton Two. 2. and Benjamin F. Brown was declared elected as School Committee man for the term of three years. (6 females voted) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 95 1885 For Cemetery Committee. Luke W. Wright Two hundred and seventy three 273 Albert Fessenden and Howland Holmes one each, and Luke W. Wright was declared elected Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years. For Auditors. Gershom Swan. Two hundred and seventy three 273 Hilman B. Sampson. One hundred and seventy two. 172 Fred C. Saville One hundred and four. 104 F.E. Ballard and Quincy Bicknell Jr. one each and Gershom Swan (sworn) and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. For Constables. Walter Wellington. Two hundred and seventy five 275 George H. Cutler One hundred and seventy four 174 Albert S. McDonald. Ninety three 93 H.B. Davis Two 2 Cyrus Martin One 1 and Walter Wellington (sworn) and George H. Cutler were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. The following officers were chosen by nomination at large. For Fence Viewers. B.T. Batcheller (sworn). Walter Blodgett (sworn). Everett S. Locke (sworn) For Field Drivers. Henry A. Turner. George H. Reed. Josiah O. Tilton. For Surveyors of Lumber. Abbot S. Mitchell (sworn). John M. McKinnon. Voted. That the remaining minor town officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Art. 5. Voted. That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the poor for the ensuing year. Art. 6. Voted. That the sum of thirty five hundred (3500) dollars be appropriated for the support of the highways the ensuing -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 96 1885 year, in addition to the unexpired balance now in the treasury ($292.00). Art. 7. Voted. That the sum of ten thousand (10,000) dollars as recommended by the School Committee, be appropriated for the support of the public schools for the ensuing year. Art. 8. Voted. That the sum of twelve hundred (1200) dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the fire department the ensuing year, and the sum of one thousand (1000) dollars be appropriated for the purchase on new hose and a hose wagon for the fire department, said sums to be expended under the direction of the Board of Engineers. Art. 9. Voted. That the sum of thirteen hundred (1300) dollars be appropriated for the support of the street lamps the ensuing year, in addition to the unexpended balance now in the treasury (97.49) Art. 10. Voted. That the town authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose. Art. 11. Voted. That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December 1st 1885, and that a discount at the rate of one half of one per. cent. for month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment; and on all taxes remaining unpaid at said date, interest at the rate of six per cent. per annum shall be added, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before Feby 1 1886. Art. 12. The vote under this article was by ballot "Yes' or "No" and the check list was used in the ballotting (see Articles 3 & 4) After the close of the poll the moderator announced as the result "Yes" 137. "No" 121. Art. 13. Voted. That the names of Hilman B. Sampson and Henry P. Webber be stricken from the list of Jurors, they having been drawn since the list was posted. Voted. That the name of Charles H. Lowe be stricken from the list at his request and the name of Albert Bradford Smith substituted. Voted. That the list as amended be accepted by the town. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 97 1885 Art. 14. The Selectmen submitted a list of appropriations for the expenses of the town for the current year and the town Voted. That the list be acted upon item by item Voted. For salaries of the Selectment &c. Eight hundred dollars $800.00 " Assessors. Four hundred and twenty five dollars 425.00 " Auditors Forty five dollars 45.00 " Town Clerk One hundred dollars 100.00 " Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, Five hundred dollars 500.00 " School Committee. Three hundred dollars 300.00 " Treasurer of Cary Library Fifty dollars. 50.00 " Constables and Police Eight hundred dollars, 800.00 " Janitors of Town and Village Halls. Five hundred dollars. 500.00 " Librarian of Cary Library. Four hundred dollars. 400.00 " Decoration Day One hundred dollars. 100.00 " Printing Two hundred dollars. 200.00 " Abatement of Taxes Five hundred dollars 500.00 " Ringing Bells, Seventy dollars. 70.00 " Library expenses at East Lexington Two hundred and twenty five dollars 225.00 " Discount on Taxes. Four hundred dollars 400.00 " Fuel and lights, Town and Village Halls Five hundred dollars 500.00 " Interest on Town Debt Two thousand four hundred dollars 2400.00 " Highway Railings One hundred dollars 100.00 _________ 8415.00 Voted. That all sums appropriated be assessed the present year. Art. 15. Voted. That the Selectmen be authorized to cause a preliminary survey for a system of sewerage and drainage, at an expense not to exceed on hundred (100) dollars, and that the sum of one hundred (100) dollars be granted therefor. Art. 16. Voted. That the sum of four hundred (400) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of printing a new catalogue of Cary Library. Art. 17. Voted. That a committee of three be chosen by nomination to examine the Village Hall Building, and report at the next town meeting, what repairs are necessary, and B.T. Batcheller, D.A. Tuttle and Walter Blodgett were so nominated and chosen as such committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 98 1885 Art. 18. Voted. That a committee of three be nominated by the Moderator to examine the High School Building, and report to the next town meeting, what alterations are necessary, and the Moderator appointed as such committee M.H. Merriam J.S. Norris and C.G. Kauffman. Art. 19. Voted. That a committee of three be chosen by nomination at large to examine the Alms house building, and report to the next town meeting what alterations and improvements are necessary to meet the present requirements, and George B. Dennett, Sidney Butters, and John McKinnon were nominated and chosen as such committee. Art. 20. Voted. That a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to consider and report to the next town meeting in regard to improving the Common, and the Moderator appointed Rev. C.A. Staples, C.C. Goodwin, Cornelius Wellington James S. Munroe, and Harry W. Davis, as such committee. After the declaration of the result of the balloting as before recorded, and the swearing in such of the newly elected officers as were present, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 99 1885 Selectmen's Office Lexington March 10 1885 L.A. Saville Esq. Dear Sir, At a meeting of the Selectmen held March 9th 1885; the following appointments were made to date from Aprl 1st next. Public Weighers and Superitendents of Town Scales. L.A. Saville and R.W. Holbrook. Weigher of Grain George E. Muzzey (sworn). Measurers of Wood and Bark. L.A. Saville. H.B. Davis (sworn) F.V. Butters, and Augustus Childs. Sexton. O.W. Kendall. Pound Keeper. George H. Thurston. Janitor of Town Hall Building. George H. Thurston. Janitor of Village Hall. Charles G. Kauffman. Auctioneer. Abbot S. Mitchell. Supt. and Matron of Alms House. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. White. Lamplighter John Ryan. Yours Respectfully, Robert M. Lawrence. Clerk of Selectmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 100 1885 Warrant for a Town Meeting Wednesday April 15th 1885 To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall, on Wednesday the fifteenth day of April AD 1885 at seven o'clock P.M. to act on the following Articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee, that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To fill vacancies in Town Offices if any exist. Art. 4. To see if the town will rescind the vote passed, at the March meeting at which the sum of thirty five hundred dollars was voted for repairs of highways the ensuing year, instead of the sum of three thousand dollars, as recommended in the report of the Surveyors of Highways, or act in any manner in relation to an appropriation for highways. Art. 5. To see if the Town will choose a Committee to represent its interest at the hearings before the Committee of the Legislature on water supply, on the petition of Moses Joy Jr to take the waters of Vine brook. Art. 6. To see if the Town will reconsider the vote whereby the report of the Board of Selectmen for 1884-5 was accepted, or act in any manner in relation to the subject. Art. 7. To see if the Town will reconsider any or all the votes passed under the warrant for the annual March meeting held March 2nd 1885, or act in any manner in relation to said votes. Art. 8. To see if the Town will reconsider the vote whereby, the balances in the several departments for the preceeding year --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 101 1885. shall be carried to the credit of the same department for the current year. Art. 9. To see if the Town will cause the check list to be used when voting for appropriations, if requested by five or more voters, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To see if the Town will allow payment to the School Committee for coal furnished the East Lexington Reading Room when the Adams schools are not in session, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 11. To see if the Town will rescind the vote passed March second, appropriating one hundred dollars for a preliminary survey for sewerage and drainage. Art. 12. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen, to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury for contingent expenses. Art. 13. To see if the Town will rescind the vote passed at a meetingt held March 3rd 1884 whereby it was voted to appropriate and assess one thousand dollars toward the payment of the town debt, and that the same be used in the payment as far as it goes for any alteration or improvement upon the town buildings. Art. 14. To see if the Town will accept the report of the Selectmen in relation to the laying out as a public street a portion of Stetson street upon the petition of Geo. H. Emery and others. Art. 15. To see if the Town will reduce the price for the rental of the Town Hall, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or bewfore the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty sixth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 102 1885 day of March AD 1885 Joseph F. Simonds. | Selectmen Robert M. Lawrence. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. Notice. The board or Registrars of Voters will be in session at the Selectmen's Room on Wednesday the eighth day of April 1885 form seven to ten o'clock P.M. to register persons qualified to vote and to revise the voting list, and no name will be added to the check list for the foregoing meeting, after that time except as provided by law. Lexington April 18 1885 In accordance with the instructions contained in the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town as therein directed, by posting a copy hereof duly attested in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested coy with each family in the town, seven day before said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington. Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 103 1885 Lexington April 15 1885 The meeting specified in the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk, and the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, read and under Art. 1. Voted. That the polls be kept open five minutes for choice of Moderator. On ballot with the use of the check list Augustus E. Scott was elected Moderator, and was duly sworn by the Town Clerk. Art. 2. On motion of Rev. C.A. Staples, Voted. That reports from all the Committee be laid on the table as presented, before the town take action on any one. Mr. B.F. Batcheller for the Committee on Village Hall Building made a report. (See Reports of Committees Page 225) Mr. M.H. Merriam for the Committee on High School Building made a report. (See Reports of Committees Page 226) The Moderator read the report of the Selectmen on laying out a portion of Stetson St. (See Reports of Committees Page 229) The Moderator read the report of the Committee on the Alms House. (See Reports of Committees Page 225) Rev. C.A. Staples for the Committee on Historial Monuments and Tablets made a final report. (See Reports of Committees Page 228) Rev. C.A. Staples for the Committee on improving the Common made a report. (See Reports of Committees Page 229) On Motion of Mr. B.F. Brown, Voted. That the report of the Committee on the High School Building be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. ($1800) On motion of Mr. Cornelius Wellington Voted. That the report of the Committee on the Alms House be accepted and its recommendations adopted, and that a sum not exceeding three thousand (3000) dollars be appropriated and assessed for this purpose. Voted. That the contract for work done on the Alms House be awarded to the lowest bidder, in same manner as in case of High School Building. Voted. That the improvements on the High School House and the Alms House be left to separate Committee's. Voted. That said Committee's be appointed by the Chair and to consist of three members each, and the Chair appointed as the ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 104 1885 Committee on High School Building M.H. Merriam. A.W. Bryant and C.G. Kauffman. and as the Committee on the Alms House Building J.F. Simonds Geo. W. Robinson and Webster Smith On motion of C.G. Kaufmann, it was Voted: That the report of the Committee on Village Hall Building be divided and that the sum of one hundred and forty (140) dollars be appropriated for outside repairs, and that the portion of the report relating to inside repairs be indefinitely postponed, and the Moderator appointed as the Committee on the Village Hall Building Cornelius Wellington, Walter Wellington and A. Bradford Smith. Voted: That the report of the Committee on improving the Common be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Voted: That the same Committee be authorized to carry out the plans proposed in the report. ($100) Art. 3. Voted; That the Selectmen be authorized to appoint a suitable person to fill the office of Constable, in place of Geo. H. Cutter who refuses to qualify. The following were chose field drivers to fill vacancies. William F. Ham Michael Barry (sworn). Webster Smith. Art. 4. Voted; That the article be indefinitely postponed. (see action under Art. 7.) Art. 5. Mr. A.E. Scott made a statement of the history of the Lexington Water Company, and while favorable to the Co. to a certain extent, was opposed to granting to the Company the privilege of taking the waters of Vine Brook except under stringent restrictions. Mr. Moses Joy Jr. the President of the Company not being a citizen of the town was granted the privilege of replying to Mr. Scott, and presented his view of the case, claiming that under such a bill as the Legislature might grant, the rights and interest of all private individual and corporations would be fully protected. After much discussion a motion to indefinitely postpone the matter was offered and was defeated, and the town finally Voted; That a committee of five be chosen the nomination at large, to attend the hearings before the Legislative -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 105 1885 Committee on water supply on said petition, and the following gentlemen were chosen as such Committee. Geo. W. Robinson. M.H. Merriam. Benj.F. Brown. F.E. Ballard and E.S. Locke. Art. 6. Voted; That the subject be indefinitely postponed. Art. 7. Voted; That the action of the town at the meeting held March 2nd 1885 be rescinded so far as it relates to the assessment of thirty five hundred dollars for highways and two thousand dollars for support of the poor, and that the money be taken from funds now in the treasury. Art. 8. Voted; That the town reconsider the vote whereby the balances in the several departments for the preceeding year, shall be carried to the credit of the same departments for the current year. Art. 9. Voted; That the town cause the check list to be used when voting for appropriations, if requested by five or more voters. Art. 10. Voted; That the sum of thirty five dollars be appropriated and assessed subject to the order of the School Committee for the purpose. Art. 11. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 12. Voted. That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury to meet contingent expenses. Art. 13. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 14. Voted; That the report of the Selectmen on laying out Stetson st. be accepted and its recommendation be adopted. ($150) Art. 15. Voted; That the rental of the Town Hall including the upper Hall be placed at five dollars per night to towns people. Meeting declared dissolved. [in margin] A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 106 1885. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday May 11th 1885. To Walter Wellington; Constable of Lexington; Greeting:- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby rquired to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday, the eleventh day of May AD 1885 at 7.30 o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will grant and appropriate money toward the payment of the town debt, or provide for the payment of the debt during the next ten years as required by statute, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To fill vacancies in town offices, if any exist. Art. 5. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other material, where the abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof. Art. 6. To see if the town will make an appropriation to meet the expense of removing snow from the highways. Art. 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation to pay State Aid the ensuing year. Art. 8. To see if the town will make an appropriation to complete the alterations and improvements on Waltham street near Grape Vine Corner, as contracted for. Art. 9. To see if the town will make an appropriation to meet contingent expenses the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To see if the town will make an appropriation to pay the ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 107 1885. Treasurer and Collector of taxes, the balance of the salary due him for the year 1884. Art. 11. To see if the town will authorize its Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 12. To see if the town will vote to assess the sum of one hundred and fifty (150) dollars to pay for a public watering trough to be located at the junction of Main and Middle streets, as granted Nov. 4, 1884 Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this first day of May A.D. 1885. Joseph F. Simonds. | Selectmen Robert M. Lawrence. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. Lexington May 7, 1885 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town as therein directed by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 108 1885. Lexington May 11 1885 In pursuance with the foregoing warrant, the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, and under Art. 1. Voted; That the Moderator be chosen by ballot, and that the poll remain open five minutes. On ballot it was found that twenty votes had been cast for Moderator, nineteen of which were for A.E. Scott, who was declared elected, and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Mr. Geo. W. Robinson of the Committee on the Alms house alteration called for the reading of the record in relation to the same, which was read. Mr. Robinson opposed the expenditure of so much money as was granted at the present time and thought a much less sum would put the house in comfortable condition. Mr. Webster Smith of the committee coincided with Mr. Robinson and after some discussion it was Voted: That in the opinion of the voters present it is inexpedient to make the repairs on teh Alms house for which the sum of three thousand dollars was appropriated at the last meeting, and that the Comittee to whom the matter was intrusted, be requested not to carry out the instructions of said meeting. Art. 3. This article was laid on the table and subsequently taken up when the Moderator vacated the chair, and took the floor and explained in regard to the debt of the town, which must be paid by 1895 by statute law; and advocated the division of so much of the debt as is owed to the Commonwealth into ten payments one to be paid annually, and the town Voted; That the Town Treasurer be authorized and instructed to arrange with the Treasurer of the Commonwealth for the payment of so much of the Town debt as is held by the Commonwealth, in such manner that said indebtedness may be paid in ten years by annual payments, on the most favorable adjustment of the interest that he may make, and that he be authorized to give the notes of the town one payable each year for ten years in as nearly equal payments as is practible in exchange for the notes of the town now held by the Commonwealth. The above was adopted without a dissenting voice. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 109 1885. Art. 4. The Clerk reported tht two of the persons chosen field drivers at the April meeting refused to qualify, and the town chose George M. Litchfield and George H. Reed to fill said vacancies. Art. 5. Voted; To hear a statement from the Town Treasurer in regard to the financial condition of the town on July 1, 1885 and on April 15, 1885, in which he claimed that the vote of the town at the meeting of April 15 in turning all unexpended balances existing at the time into the treasury, left certain grants for which money had been appropriated but not wholly expended, without any funds to complete the work, also claiming that more money had been voted from the treasury by upwards of seven hundred dollars, than the treasury would have when all the balances had been turned into it. Mr. Webster Smith replied to Mr. West, and claimed that all contacts already made would have to be paid from the funds now on hand for which appropriations had been made, and that there would money enough flow into the treasury during the current year from various sources, to pay all expenditures authorized and that there would be a surplus left at the end of the financial year, and hoped the town would stand by its action on April 15 1885. On motion of Mr. F.E. Ballard it was Voted; That the sume of five hundred (500) dollars be appropriated and assessed to construct sidewalks with concrete or other material where the abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof. Art. 6. Voted; That the sum of three hundred (300) dollars be taken from the sum already appropriated for highways, for the purpose of removing snow. Art. 7. Voted; That the amount necessary to pay Sate Aid be paid from any unexpended money in the treasury. Art. 8. Voted; that the article be indefinitely postponed. Art. 9. Voted; That all unused and unappropriated moneys falling into the treasury during the year, be constituted a contingent fund from which the Selectmen may draw for the payment of any expense not provided for. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 110 1885 Art. 10. Voted; That the Selectmen be instructed to pay the balance due the Treasurer from money in the treasury. Art. 11. Voted; That the town authorize its Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 12. Voted; That the sum of one hundred and fifty (150) dollars granted for a public watering trough, to be located at the junction of Main and Middle streets at the meeting held Nov. 4, 1884 be assessed the present year. Meeting declared dissolved by the Moderator. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 111 1885. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday Nov. 3d 1885. To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington Greeting; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby require to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in State District, and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the 3rd day of November AD 1885 at seven oclock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District, and County officers, namely, Governor - Lieutenant Governor - Councillor for third Councillor District - Secretary of the Commonwealth - Treasurer and Receiver General - Auditor of the Commonwealth - Attorney General of the Commonwealth - Senator for second Middlesex District - Representative in General Court for Eighteenth Middlesex District -County Treasurer for Middlesex County for three years - Register of Deeds for Southern District of Middlesex County for three years - County Commission for Middlesex County for three years - and Special County Commissioner for Middlesex County to fill a vacancy. Also to vote on an Amendment to the Contitution "To provide for Precinct Voting in Towns" The Selectmen will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting, and will be kept open until four oclock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fifteenth day of October AD 1885. Joseph F. Simonds. | Selectmen Robert M. Lawrence. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 112 1885 Lexington Oct 27 1885 Pursuant to the within warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed, by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in two public places in each village, and by leavnig a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the third day of November AD 1885 at half past three oclock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of town ways near Bloomfield street, on the petition of John S. Norris and fifty four others; and act thereon. Art. 4. To see if the Town will instruct the Selectmen to petition the County Commissioners to discontinue that portion of the County road called Grove Stret, from Farm Meadow brook to Bedford line. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fifteenth day of October AD 1885. Joseph F. Simonds. | Selectmen Robert M. Lawrence. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 113. 1885 The last meeting of the Board of Registrars to prepare the voting list for the foregoing election will be held at the Selectmen's Room, Town Hall building on Wednesday the 28th day of October 1885 from 7 to 10 oclock P.M. and no name can be placed on the list after that time except as provided by law. Lexington Oct 27, 1885 Pursuant to the within warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed, by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in two public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town, seven days before said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. Lexington Nov. 3rd 1885 In accordance with the foregiong warrant, the meeting was called to order and the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was ready by the Town Clerk, after which the ballot box was shown to be empty; the box was then locked and the key delivered to the Constable; thereupon the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the poll open, and the balloting proceeded. At four oclock P.M. the chairman declared the poll closed, at that time the register of the ballot box showed that 304 ballots had been cast, and the names on the voting list showed that 304 names had been checked, and on counting the ballots cast it was found that they numbered 304, all accounts agreeing. The Selectmen and Town Clerk then counted the ballots for the different candidates, and on completion thereof the Chairman made announcement of the result as follows: - ---For Governor.--- George D. Robinson of Chicopee, Two hundred and twenty eight (228) Frederick O. Prince of Boston, Seventy three (73) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 114 1885. ---For Lieutenant Governor.--- Oliver Ames of Easton, Two hundred and twenty six. (226) Henry H. Gilmore, of Cambridge, Seventy six (76) ---For Secretary of the Commonwealth--- Henry B. Peirce of Abington, Two hundred and thirty (230) Jeremiah Crowley of Lowell, Seventy three. (73) ---For Treasurer and Receiver General--- Alanson W. Beard of Boston, Two hundred and ten (210) Henry M. Cross of Newburyport, Ninety (90) ---For Auditor--- Charles R. Ladd of Springfield, Two hundred and twenty eight (228) James E. Delancy of Holyoke, Seventy five. (75) ---For Attorney General--- Edgar J. Sherman of Lawrence, Two hundred and twenty eight (228) Henry K. Braley of Fall River, Seventy six (76) ---For County Treasurer--- Joseph O. Hayden of Somerville, Two hundred and twenty eight (228) John M. Cate of Wakefield, Seventy six (76) ---For County Commissioner--- Alphonse M. Lunt of Cambridge, Two hundred and twenty six (226) Alpheus R. brown of Somerville, Seventy seven (77) ---For Special County Commissioner (to fill vacancy)--- Lyman Dike of Stoneham, Two hundred and twenty eight (228) Lawis P. True of Everett, Seventy six (76) ---For Register of Deeds, Middlesex South District--- Charles B. Stevens of Cambridge, Three hundred and four (304) ---For Councillor Third District--- John Haskall Butter of Somerville, Two hundred and twenty nine (229) Joseph Corgan of Cambridge, Seventy five (76) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 115 1885 ---For Senator, Second Middlesex District--- August E. Scott of Lexington, Two hundred and five (205) Thomas Drew of Newton, Ninety seven (97) ---For Representative to the General Court, Eighteenth Middlesex District--- Franklin Jaquith of Billerica, Two hundred and twenty seven (227) Joseph Holt of Billerica, Seenty six (76) ---For Amendment to the Constitution (Precinct Voting in Towns)--- "Yes," Twenty one (21) "No," Twenty one (21) After the announcement of the foregoing vote, the ballots cast were sealed up and endorsed as required; as was the check list used; then the election blanks were filled out and signed and sealed in open meeting after which the Chairman declared the meeting dissolved. A true record; Attest; Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. The meeting for town business was called to order at the time specified in the Warrant, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read by the Clerk, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted. "That a Moderator be chosen by nomination from the floor" and Augustus E. Scott was so nominated and chosen. Art. 2. The Committee on improving the Common made a report which was read by Rev. C.A. Staples the chairman, and plans showing the proposed improvements were shown. (See Reports of Committees Page 235) and on motion of Mr. Geo. W. Robinson it was, Voted. That the report of the Committee be accepted and the recommendation be adopted, and that the sum of fifteen hundred (1500) dollars be appropriated to carry out the plans of said Committee. Voted. That the same Committee be authorized to carry out the plans proposed." Mr. Cornelius Wellington declined to further serve on the Committee and on motion of Mr. S.W. Wright, Leonard A. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 116 1885 Saville was chosen in place of Mr. Wellington on said Committee. Art. 3. Two reports were made under this article, the majority report being signed by Joseph F. Simonds and Robert M. Lawrence, and the minority report by Walter Blodgett. (See Reports of Committees Page 242, 244). Mr. C.M. Parker moved that the whole matter be laid upon the table, the house was polled upon this motion, with the following result, in favor 1. opposed 13. and on motion of Mr. B.F. Brown it was Voted. That the majority report be accepted and its recommendations be adopted, and that the sum of six hundred (600) dollars be appropriated to carry out the design of the report. Art. 4. The Chairman of the Selectmen made and explanation of the matter, and moved that the Selectmen be authorized to petition the County Commissioners to discontinue said street; Mr. H.L. Simonds object to the discontinuance of the street; Mr. Webster Smith was of the opinion that if one abbutor objected the street could not be discontinued, and it was Voted. That the Selectmen be instructed not to petition the County Commissioners to discontinue said street as specified in the article. Voted. That the meeting for town business be dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 117 1885 Bedford Nov 4 1885 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of the towns of Billerica Bedford, Burlington and Lexington, comprising the Eighteenth Middlesex Representative District held at noon this day, it was found that ballots had been cast for Representative as follows: Billerica. Bedford. Burlington. Lexington. Franklin Jaquith of Billerica 171. 70. 26. 227 = 494 Joseph Holt of Billerica 88. 35. 32. 76 = 231 making a majority for Franklin Jaquith of 263. Two certificates of election were accordingly filled out for Franklin Jaquith of Billerica, one of which was sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the other was sent by the Town Clerk of Billerica to said Jaquith. Said certificates were signed by Dudley Foster, Town Clerk of Billerica. Charles A. Corey " " " Bedford. Samuel Sewall " " " Burlington. Leonard A. Saville " " " Lexington. after which the meeting was dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 118 1885 Warrant for a Town Meeting Thursday Dec 3d 1885 To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at theTown Hall on Thursday the third day of December 1885 at seven oclock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will make an appropriation to provide for heating, finishing and furnishing the new addition to the High School House, and for making necessary repairs on the old part of the building. Art. 4. To determine how the money appropriated at the meeting held November 3, 1885 for the improvement on the Common and for building the new streets off Bloomfield street shall be provided. Art. 5. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the payment of one or more additional Police Officers. Art. 6. To see if the town will change the name of Clark street to Parker street. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of November AD 1885. Joseph F. Simonds. | Selectmen Robert M. Lawrence. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. Lexington Dec 2, 1885. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of Lexington as therein directed by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the post offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 119 1885 Lexington Dec 3, 1885 Themeeting called by the foregoing notification, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time appointed, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, and the following action was taken. Art. 1. Voted. That a Moderator be chosen by nomination and Augustus E. Scott was nominated and chosen as Moderator. Art. 2. Voted: That the article be laid on the table, it was subsequently taken up, but no committee being ready to report, it was passed over. Art. 3. Voted. That the town appropriate the sum of seven hundred and seventy five (775) dollars for the purpose of heating and furnishing the addition to the High School building, to arrange and equip a laboratory and to make necessary repairs. Voted: That the town authorize the Treasurer under the direction of the Selecmen, to borrow the sum of seven hundred and seventy five (775) dollars appropriated for the High School, in anticipation of the taxes of 1886, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 4. Voted: That so much of the article as relates to the improvement on the Common be postponed to the March Meeting. Voted: That the sum of six hundred (600) dollars be appropriated to build the new streets off Bloomfield street. Voted: That the town authorized the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow the sum of six hundred (600) dollars appropriated to build the new streets off Bloomfield street, in anticipation of the taxes of 1886, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 5. After some discussion by several gentlemen, the town Voted: That the sum of eighteen hundred (1800) dollars be appropriated to provide the town with a competent police force. Voted: That the town authorize the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow the sum of eighteen hundred (1800) dollars for the employment of a competent police force, in anticipation of the taxes of 1886, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. (See action under Art. 13 page 131) Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to employ as many ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 120 1885 men as they may deem proper as said police force; and that men so employed shall engage in no other business, while so employed, but devote their whole time to the interests of the town. Art. 6. Voted. That Clark street be extended in a westerly direction to the angle on Parker street near the house of Mr Woodward, so that Clark street shall run from Main street to said angle; and that Parker street shall run from said angle in a northerly direction to Monument street. Voted. That the meeting be dissolved. A true record. Attes: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 121 1886 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 8th 1886 To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the eighth day of March AD 1886 at nine o'clock in the forenoon to act on the following articles; namely:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including on School Committee man for the term of three years, and one for the term of one year, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of George H. Reed. Art. 4. To choose one Committee man for three years, to fill a vacancy in the Cemetery Committee. Art. 5. To provide for the support of the Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 6. To provide for the repairs of the Highways, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year including their several grades, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Fire Department, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Street Lamps, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors, prepared by the Selectmen. Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote for or against granting licenses ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 122 1886 for the sale of intoxicating liquors in answer to the following question - "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town." The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes" or "No" and the check list shall be used, as provided by Section 5 Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes. Art. 12. To see if the Town will accept the proposition of Jabez A. Sawyer public administrator, to pay over and transfer to the town - to be held by the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund on certain conditions - the balance of the money and property now in his hands, or that may hereafter come into his hands, belonging to the testate of Elizabeth Bridge Gerry. Art. 13. To see if the Town will make appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act any any manner relating thereto. Art. 14. To determine how the money appropriated at the meeting held November 3, 1885 for improvements on the Common shall be provided. Art. 15. To see what measures the Town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 16. To see what action the Town will take in relation to a petition of C.S. Wait and others to the County Commissioners for the laying out of a new highway from near the house of John Stimson to the Bedford line. Art. 17. To see if the Town will make and appropriation for repairs on Village Hall. Art. 18. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the purchase of iron lamp posts. Art. 19. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be paid directly ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 123 1886 form the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 20. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for grading that portion of Waltham street near the house of Stephen L. Wright, as laid out and ordered by the County Commissioners. Art. 21. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to pay the installment of the Town dept, payable the present year. Art. 22. To see if the Town will make and appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abuttors will pay one half of the expenses thereof. Art. 23. To see if the Town will rescind the vote passed April 15th 1885 whereby the rental of the Town Hall to townspeople was reduced to $5.00 per night. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this eighteenth day of February AD 1886. Joseph F. Simonds. | Selectmen Robert M. Lawrence. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. The last meeting of the Board of Registrars to prepare the voting list for the foregoing meeting will be held at the Selectmen's room, Town Hall building on Wednesday the third day of March AD 1886 from 7 to 10 oclock P.M. and no name can be placed on the list after that time except as provided by law. Lexington March 4 1886 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed, by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 124 1886 Lexington March 8 1886 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk, the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and the business of the meeting proceeded with the following result:- Art. 1. Voted: That the poll remain open five minutes for the choice of Moderator. On ballot with the use of the check list Augustus E. Scott was elected Moderator by a unanimous vote and was sworn to the faithful discharge of his duty by the Town Clerk. Art. 2. Voted: That the reports of the town officers as printed be accepted and be before the town for action thereon, at any time during this meeting. Art. 3 & 4. Vote: That articles 3 & 4 be taken up together; and that under these articles we proceed to choose all on one ballot, the following officers, namely:- Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of the Highways and Board of Health; one Town Clerk; three Assessors; one Treasurer, who shall also be Collector of Taxes; two Constables; one School Committee man for the term of three years; one Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years; and two Auditors and that the polls be kept open until 4 oclock P.M. Voted: That Article 11 be taken up in connection with articles 3 & 4 so that ballots can be cast on said article at the same time as ballots for town officers. Voted: That all action except under Articles 3, 4 & 11 be postponed until 1 oclock P.M. After the recess the Moderator appointed as tellers to assist in sorting and counting the ballots. Francis E. Ballard, George O. Smith, Abram B. Smith and James A. Mitchell who were sworn by the Moderator to the faithful discharge of their duties. After the polls were declared closed and voted coutned the following declaration was made by the Moderator. ---For Town Clerk.--- Leonard A. Saville, Three hundred three voted (303) and Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was declared elected as Town Clerk for the ensuing year, and was subsequently sworn by the Moderator to the faithful discharge of his duties. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 125 1886 ---For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, Surveyoirs of Highways & Board of Health.--- Albert W. Bryant, One hundred and seventy eight votes. 178. Walter Blodgett, One hundred and fifty seven votes. 157. Webster Smith, One hundred and fifty six votes. 156. Joseph F. Simonds, One hundred and forty votes. 140. Robert M. Lawrence, One hundred and eighteen votes. 118. Patrick Ryan, Sixty three votes. 63. Albert W. Byrant, Thirty one votes. 31. Frederick F. Simonds, Peter J. Daily, Joseph Simonds and A.W. Bryant one each. and Albert W. Bryant (sworn), Walter Blodgett (sworn) and Webster Smith (sworn) were declared \ elected to the above offices for the ensuing year. ---For Assessors.--- Walter Wellington, Two hundred and eighty two votes. 282. Horace B. Davis, Two hundred and eighty one votes. 281. Joseph F. Simonds, Two hundred and twenty one votes. 221. Walter Blodgett, Sixty six votes. 66. Patrick Ryan, Seven votes. 7. Edward E. Spaulding, Edward Spaulding and Franklin Alderman one vote each and Walter Wellington (sworn), Horace B. Davis (sworn) and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn) were ceclared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. ---For School Committee for Three Years.--- Albert W. Bryant, Two hundred and twenty three votes. 223. Robert M. Lawrence, Sixty one votes. 61. Edward P. Bliss, Five votes. 5. Rev. Carlton A. Staples, Two votes. 2. C.A. Staples, Two votes. 2. Chas. P. Nunn, One vote. 1. and Albert W. Bryant was declared elected as School Committee man for the term of three years. ---For School Committee for one year.--- Edward P. Bliss, One hundred and thirty nine votes. 139. Rev. Carlton A. Staples, One hundred and eighteenvotes. 118. Robert M. Lawrence and E.P. Bliss three votes each. Mrs. Rosa Ackerman, C. Staples and C.A. Staples one vote each, and Edward P. Bliss was declared elected as School Committee man for the term of one year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 126 1886. ---For Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.--- Charles T. West, Three hundred and four votes. 304. and Charles T. West (sworn) was declared elected as Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. ---For Cemetery Committee for Three Years.--- Loring S. Pierce, Three hundred and three votes. 303. and Loring S. Pierce was declared elected as Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years. ---For Constables.--- Walter Wellington, Three hundred and one votes. 301. Herbert G. Worth, Two hundred and fifteen votes. 215. Patrick F. Dacey, Seventy one votes. 71. Gershom Swan, One vote. 1. and Walter Wellington (sworn) and Herbert G. Worth (sworn) were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. ---For Auditors.--- Hilman B. Sampson, Three hundred and five votes. 305. Gershom Swan. One hundred and ninety one votes. 191. Gersham Swan, One hundred and elevent votes. 111. and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. The following officers were chosen by nomination from the floor. ---For Fence Viewers.--- B.T. Batcheller (sworn) Hammon Reed (sworn) and Wm. J. Neville (sworn). ---For Field Drivers.--- Henry A. Turner, Chas. E. Morey (sworn), and Chas. C. Mann (sworn). ---For Surveyors of Lumber.--- Abbot S. Mitchell (sworn) and George E. Muzzey (sworn). Voted: That the remaining minor town officers be appointed by the Selectmen. After the recess on motionb of Mr. G. Swan it was Voted: That all unexpended balances be carried to a new account instead of reverting to the contingent grant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 128 1886. Art. 10. The list of Jurors as preparedby the Selectmen and posted according to law, and the town, Voted: That the names of George Munroe and George O. Smith be stricken from the list they having been drawn since the list was posted. Voted: That the names of Francis E. Tufts and Charles A. Wellington be stricken from the list at their own request. Voted: That the list as amended be accepted. (see page 131) Art. 11. After counting the ballots after closing the polls, the Moderator announced as follows, as the result of the vote: "No." One hundred and sixty two votes. 162. "Yes." One hundred and twenty two votes. 122. Art. 12. The Moderator vacated the chair, and made an explanation of the matter and presented the following agreement: "To the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington: I hereby offer to transfer to you the personal property held by me as the administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Bridge Gerry, deceased, after deducting the expenses of administration, to be held as part of the "Bridge Charitable Fund" as provided in the Commonwealth's release of the same. - Chapter 10 of the Resolves of 1885 - but upon the following conditions, to wit:- First. - That whenever any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge that I am obliged to pay it or any part thereof to any heirs or next of kin of said deceased, said property shall revest in me, and the Selectmen shall forthwith order the Trustees of said Fund to restore said property to me. Second:- That the Town shall defray all expenses and charges incurred by me in any litigation relating to said transfer, and wherein the same shall be called in question. Third:- That in case I shall, under any judgment of Court, be compelled to pay to any said heirs or next of kin any sum in excess of the amount transferred to the Town, the Town shall reimburse to me any such excess, provided that in no case the sum so repaid to me, exclusive of the above expenses and charges shall not exceed the property transferred with interest thereon. Fourth:- That by accepting this offer and the transfer of said property the Town shall hold thesame on the above conditions, and be bound to the strict performance thereof. Respectfully submitted: Jabez A. Sawyer Public Administrator. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 129. 1886 Voted: That the proposition of Jabez A. Sawyer Public Adminstrator be accepted. Art. 13. On motion of Mr. Franklin Alderman the town Voted:- That further action under this article be postponed to the adjournment of this meeting, or to the next town meeting if this meeting is dissolved. (see page 131) Art. 14. Same action taken as under Art. 13. (see page 132) Art. 15. Voted:- That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before Dec 1 1886, and that a discount of one half of one per cent per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment; and that on all taxes remaining unpaid at that date, interest at the rate of six per cent per annum shall be added; and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before Feby 1, 1887. Art. 16. Voted:- That the Selectmen be instructed to oppose the laying out of the road as petititioned for; and that they be authorized to employ counsel if necessary. Art. 17. Voted:- That the sum of two hundred and fifty (250) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of making the necessary repairs at Village Hall; and that the money be expended under the direction of the Selectmen. Art. 18. Same action taken as under Art. 13. (see page 132) Art. 19. Voted:- That the Town authorize the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 20. same action taken as under Art. 13. (see pages 131, 132) Art. 21. same action taken as under Art. 13. (see pages 131, 132) Art. 22. same action taken as under Art. 13. (see pages 131, 132) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 130 1886 Art. 23. The house was polled on this question and 69 voting in favor of rescinding said vote and none against, it was declared rescinded. Voted: That the same scale of prices as adopted at the meeting of Nov 4 1884, for the Town and Villgae Halls be now in force. Voted: That the Selectmen have the same discresion [sic] in regard to the Halls as they had under said vote of Nov 4, 1884. After the result of the balloting was announced and such of the newly elected officers as were present had taken the oath of office Voted: That this meeting be adjourned to Monday April 5, 1886 at 7 oclock P.M. Lexington Apr 5 1886 Meeting called to order by the Moderator at 7.10 oclock P.M. and owin to the small attendance at that time, it was Voted: That the meeting stand adjourned till 7.30 oclock P.M. after the meeting was called to order, business proceeded as follows. Art. 8. The committee appointed under this article March 8 presented two reports; the majority report being signed by J.F. Maynard for the Committee, and the minority report being signed by B.T. Batcheller and E.S. Locke. (see reports of Committees page 245) A motion to adopt the majority report was voted down and the vote was doubted and the house was polled, 34 voting for and 50 against. Mr. E.S. Locke then moved that the minority report be accepted and that the sum of 1200 dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year and on vote the motion was declared not carried, the vote was doubtyed and the house was polled 59 voting in favor and 70 against. Mr. Alderman then moved that the sum of 800 dollars be granted. Voted: That the sum of eight hundred (800) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year. Voted: To reconsider the vote whereby the majority report was rejected. Voted: That the majority report be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Voted: That the sale of the hand engines be left in the hands of the Selectmen. (see page 127) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 131 1886. Art. 10. Voted. That the name of Timothy Kinneen be added to the list of Jurors, also the name of Theodore J. Parker be added to bring the list up to the number required by statute. Art. 13. The Selectmen submitted and estimate of the amounts required for town expenses the ensuing year as follows:- (see page 129) For Town Debt $2700.00 " Waltham St. improvement (near Concord Avenue), 500.00 " Constables and Police, 2000.00 " Salaries of Selectmen in their various capacities, 800.00 " Assessors, 425.00 " Janitors of Town and Village Halls, 500.00 " Fuel and Lights for Town and Village Halls, 500.00 " Hydrants, 1480.00 " Concrete Sidewalks, 500.00 " Town Clerk, 100.00 " Auditors, 45.00 " Ringing Bells, 70.00 " Printing, 200.00 " School Committee, 300.00 " State Aid, 300.00 " Interest, 2200.00 " Treasurer and Collector 500.00 " Librarian of Cary Library, 400.00 " Memorial Day, 100.00 " Abatement of Taxes, 500.00 " Reading room at East Lexington, 250.00 " Insurance on Public Buildings and contents for five years, 1190.00 " Discount on Taxes, 300.00 " Repairs of Bridges and Culverts, 150.00 " Purchase and repairs of Chemical Engines, 750.00 ____________ $16910.00 Voted: That the foregoing amounts be appropriated for the expenses of the ensuing year and that the same be assessed this year. Voted: That the same number of police officers be employed as now, and that the Selectmen be empowered to employ competent police. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 132 1886 Art. 14. Mr Amos W. Locke moved that the Committee be discharged and that the article be indefinitely postponed. The Moderator rules the first part of the motion was out of order, and teh second part relating to indefinite postponment was discusse by Rev C.A. Staples and Mr A.W. Locke. A motion of Mr P.J. Dailey to postpone to the next town meeting was voted down, and a motion to increase the Committee to 12 was declared out of order, and the town finally: Voted: That the sum of fifteen hundred (1500) dollars be assessed the present year, to carry out the proposed improvements. Art. 18. Voted: That the Selectmen be empowered to take from the contingent fund money to procure iron lamp posts as actually needed. Art. 20. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to proceed with the work. (see Art. 13, Page 131) Art. 21. See action under Art. 13, page 131. Art. 22. Voted: That so much of the balance of the appropriation as is not used for sidewalks, be used for cross walks where the abuttors or others will pay one half of the expense, as approved by the Selectmen. Art. 2. The committee appointed to report in relation to the supervision and courses of study in our public schools, made a report. (See Reports of Committees page 249) and the town, Voted: That the report be accepted and its recommendations be adopted and the sum of three hundred (300) dollars be appropriated and assessed to meet the requirements of the report. Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the chair to attend the hearings before the Legislative Committee on Water Supply - on the petition of the City of Boston to take the wasters of the Shawsheen River - and protect the interests of the town, and the Moderator appointed as said Committee Geo. W. Robinson. M.H. Merrian and Walter Blodgett. after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 133 1886 Appointments by the Selectmen. Lexington Mch 20 1886 Leonard A Saville Esq. Town Clerk. Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Selectmen held March 11, 1886 the following appointments were made. Police Officers. Albert M. Davis and Henry E. Bishop from March 12 to Apr 5 1886. Mr Robert H White working foreman on Highways from March 11, 1886. Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. White Superintendent and Matron of Almshouse to date from April 1 next. At a meeting held March 18, Charles T. West was appointed Sexton and George H. Thurston Janitor of Town Hall Building, both appointments to date from April 1 1886. Yours Respectfully: Walter Blodgett, Sec. Lexington April 1, 1886 Mr. Leonard A. Saville Dear Sir. At a meeting of the Selectmen the following appointments were made to date from April 1, 1886 Public Weighers and Supt. of Town Scales. Leonard A. Saville Rufus W. Holbrook. Weigher of Grain. George E. Muzzey. Pound Keeper. George H. Thurston. Measurers of Wood and Bark. Augustus Childs Frank V. Butters Horace B. Davis Leonard A. Saville Measurers of Lumber. John McKinnon Abbot S. Mitchell. Sealer of Weights and Measures. Henry R. Earl. Auctioneer. Abbot S. Mitchell For the Board, Walter Blodgett, Secy. A true copy Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 134 1886 Lexington April 7 1886 The Selectmen have this day appointed Henry E. Bishop a Police Officer until April 1 1887 unless sooner removed, and he has taken theoath of office to qualify him for that duty. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Bequest of John P. Reed Town Treasurers Office Lexington April 12 1886 Pursuant to a vote of the Inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the second day of November 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred dollars ($100) from John P. Reed of Lexington Mass. the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap. 225 of the acts of 1870. upon lot No 4 in the new "Bacon lot" portion of the Town Cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington in dressing and care of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Charles T. West Town Treasurer A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk [illegible inscription] ______________________________________________________________________ Page 135 1886 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Monday April 26, 1886, To Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the 26th day of April 1886 at 7 1/2 oclock P.M. to act on the following articles: viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To fill vacancies in town offices, if ay exist. Art. 4. To see if the Town will make and appropriation to improve Waltham street from Main to Middle streets, in accordance with the order of the County Commissioners, or act any any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to expend the money appropriated to build the new streets off Bloomfield street, as petitioned for by J.S. Norris and others; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to borrow the sum of Five thousand dollars, towards defraying the expenses of the town, instead of assessing that amount the present year; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 7. To see if the town will reconsider so much of the vote passed at the last town meeting whereby it was voted to purchase a Chemical Engine, and use the amount appropriated for that purpose in purchasing more fire hose; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see if the town will choose a committee to carry out the recommendations of a report accepted at the last town meeting in relation to the Fire department; or act inany manner relating thereto. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 136 1886 Art. 9. To see if the town will instruct the Selectmen to sink or remove the "boulder" now in the north-west corner of the Common, in order that a more suitable and appropriate on may be erected thereon. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this tenth day of April AD 1886 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. The registrars of voters will be in session at the Selectmen's Room in the Town Hall Building on Wednesday the 21st day of April A.D. 1886 from 7 to 10 oclock P.M to revise the voting list for the foregoing meeting, and no name can be added to the register after that time except as provided by law. The regular meetings of the Selectmen will be held on the 1st and 3d Thurdays of each month from 3 to 6 oclock P.M. Lexington April 24 1886 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attes: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 137 1886 Lexington Apr 26 1886 The meeting called by the foregoing warrant was rapped to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified, the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and the businss of the meeting proceeded as follows:- Art. 1. Voted: That the poll be kept open five minutes for the choice of Moderator; on ballot with the use of the check list Augustus E. Scott was chosen Moderator. Art. 2. No committee ready to report. Art. 3. Voted: That we proceed to fill a vacancy on the Cemetery Committee, caused by the refusal of Loring S. Pierce to serve, by nomination; Mr Walter Wellington and Mr Franklin Alderman were chosen but both declined to serve; and #Mr David A. Tuttle was chosen to fill the vacancy. Leonard E. Bennink and Frank D. Brown were chosen to fill vacancies on the board of Field Drivers. (marginal note) #Mr. D A Tuttle declined to serve (end of marginal note) Art. 4. Mr W Smith chairman of the Selectmen made an explanaation of the matter, stating that it was necessary for the townto pay the awards and expenses, and that later the town would be paid back $1000 by the County: Voted: That the sum of Eighteen hundred (1800) dollars be appropriated for improvements on Waltham street, as ordered by the County Commissioners; one thousand (1000) dollars to be borrowed in anticipation of the taxes of the current year, the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes, and that Eight hundred (800) dollars be assessed the present year. Art. 5. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to expend the money as appropriated, to build said streets. Art. 6. The town refused to instruct the Selectmen to borrow said money. Art. 7. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 8. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to carry out -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 138 1886 the recommendations of the Committee on the Fire Department as accepted at the last town meeting. Art. 9. After some discussion on this article it was Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Meeting declared dissolved A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ---------------------- Bequest of James R. Newhall Town Treasurers Office Lexington Mass July 29, 1886 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2d day of November 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of one hundred (100) dollars, from James R. Newhall of Lynn Mass, the interest of which is to be expended, in accordance with said vote and Chap 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon lot No 48 in the Town Cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Charles T. West Town Treasurer A true copy: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 139 1886 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Monday Sept 27th 1886. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington: Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Masschusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall, on Monday, the 27th day of September, 1886, at 7.30 oclock P.M, to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. Choosse a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will accept the provisions of Chapter 169 of the Statutes of the year 1869, and chapter 382 of the Statutes of 1871, and any act or acts in amendments thereof, in relation to the assessment of betterments in laying out and constructing town ways. Art. 4. To see if the town will accept the provisions of Chapter 50 of the Public Statutes, and any act or acts in amendment thereof, in relation to the assessment of betterments, in laying out and constructing sidewalks. Art. 5. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to remove the School House, in the north east school district, to such location as the School Committee shall consider best for the convenience of the inhabitants of that district, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the town will prohibit the riding of bicycles or tricycles on the sidewalks in town, under such penalty as the town may affix. Art. 7. To see if the town will grant money for cases for books for the branch of the Cary Library and reading room at East Lexington. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 140 1886 Art. 8. To see if the town will rescind so much of the vote passed March 2d 1874, relating to the width of all town ways hereafter laid out, by subsituting not less that 40 feet instead of 50 feet. Art. 9. To see if the town will rescind all votes passed Nov. 3, 1885 in relation to the report of the Selectmen in laying out town ways on the petition of John S. Norris and others: or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the relocation and the laying out of town ways near Bloomfield street, on the petition of John S. Norris and fifty four others, and act thereon. Act. 11. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, to the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 12. To see if the town will make an appropriation to pay the expenses of the Fire Department, from Feby 1, 1886 to the time of the re-organization of said department. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this 9th day of September 1886. Webster Smith | Selectmen Albert W Bryant | of Walter Blodgett | Lexington. Lexington Sept 24, 1886 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, as therein directed by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested, in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 141 1886 Lexington Sept 27 1886 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the Town Clerk called the meeting to order at the time specified, and read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon; and under Art. 1. Voted: That a Moderator be chosen by ballot, Voted: That the poll remain open for five minutes for choice of Moderator. On ballot, 22 votes were case, one for J.F. Turner and 21 for A.E. Scott who was declared elected and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Mr. Staples for the Committee on Improving the Common made a report. (See reports of Committees page 256) and the town Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendtions be adopted and that sum granted ($225.00) be expended by the same committee. Art. 3. Mr. Webster Smith moved to accept the Acts &c. and Dr. H. Holmes and Mr. J.S. Norris wanted the statute in relation to betterments read, and the first ten sections of Chapter 51 of the Public Statutes was read by the Clerk. Voted: That the town accept the acts in relation to the assessment of betterments in laying out and constructing town ways. Voted doubted nd house polled with the following result. in favor of acceptance 28. opposed to acceptance 8. Art. 4. On motion of Mr. C.M. Parker it was Voted: That the provisions of Chapter 50 of the Public Statutes relating to the assessment of betterments in laying out and constructing sidewalks be accepted by the town. Art. 4. Rev. Mr. Staples moved that a committee be appointed to consider the subject and report at another meeting: considerable discussion ensured but it was finally Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the chair to retire and report the names of six gentlemen, one from each school district with instructions to consider the distribution of pupils in our several school houses and report with recommendations at the next town meeting. The chair appointed C.M. Parker, Rev. C.A. Staples and M.H. Merriam, who subsequently reported the committee of six as follows Centre District - E.P. Bliss East District - George Munroe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 142 1886 North District - F.E. Ballard - West District - Geo. W. Berry - South District - Abram B. Smith - East Lexington District - J.F. Maynard. Art. 6. A motion of B.T. Batcheller to indefinitely postpone the matter was voted down. Rev. G.W. Porter not being a voter, was given leave to address the meeting and he advocated restricting such machines from being used on the sidewalks. Mr. A.S. Parsons moved to strike out the word tricycles. Voted: That the riding of bicycles on the sidewalks be prohibited, and that the Selectmen be required to post notices of such prohibition. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of twenty five ($25) dollars be appropirated for the purpose of placing book cases in the reading room at East Lexington, and that the said sum be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Art. 8. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Vote doubted and house polled with the following result. in favor 3. opposed 8. Mr. W. Smith moved the adoption of the article. Dr. H. Holmes and Mr. J.S. Morris opposed and Mr. C.M. Parker and Mr. A.W. Bryant favored the adoption of the article. Vote: That the town rescind so much of the voted passed March 2nd 1874 by substituting not less and 40 feet instead of not less and 50 feet in width for all town ways hereafter laid out. Art. 9. Voted: That the town rescind all voted passed Nov. 3d 1885 in regard to laying out town ways on the petition of John S. Norris and as reported upon by the Selectmen. Vote doubted, and house polled with the following result. in favor of rescinding said voted, 19. opposed 0. Art. 10. Mr. A.W. Bryant of the Selectmen made a report (see Reports of Committees page 260) Mr. J.S. Norris moved to amend the report by substituting 50 feet in place of 40 feet as the width of Mount Vernon Street. Mr. W. Smith and Mr. A.W. Bryant object and Mr. Norris and C.R. Richardson favored the substitution, and the town finally after further discussion --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1886 Page 143 Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Voted: That the extra two hundred dollars in addition to the amount assessed the present year ([illegible]) be taken from any unappro- priated money in the treasury. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to construct said streets as soon as possible. Art. 11. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 12. Voted: That the sum of one hundred (100) dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the Fire Department from July 1 1886 to the time of the re-organization of said department as authorized by the vote April 5 1886, and that the sum be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Meeting dissolved A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Oct 14 1886 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by burning, the ballots cast in Lexington at the election held November third 1885, for State, County and District officers. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 144 1886 Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday Nov 2d 1886 To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in State, District and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the second day of November AD1886 at seven oclock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County officers, namely: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Councillor for third District; Secretary of the Commonwealth; Treasurer and Receiver General; Auditor of the Commonwealth; Attorney General; Senator for second Middlesex District; District Atorney; Commissioners of Insolvency; Clerk of the Courts; Sheriff; County Commissioner; Special County Commissioners; Representative in Congress for fifth District; and Representative in General Court for nineteenth Middlesex District. The Selectmen will recieve votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be open immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond suset. ereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this 14th day of october 1886. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. Lexington Nov 2d 1886 In obedience to the foregoing Warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the own of Lexington as therein directed, by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the post offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 145 1885 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Tuesday Nov 2d 1886. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greetig; In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lxington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the second day of November A.D. 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to procuring a supply of water fr the buildings at the poor farm, and appropriate money therefore, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will make and additional appropriation for the expenses of the highway department. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fourteenth day of October 1886. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. Lexington Nov 2d 1886. In accordance with the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the post office and other pubilc places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 146 1886 Lexington Tuesday Nov 2 1886 At seven oclock AM the time specified in the forgoing Warrant, the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk, the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, the ballot box was shown to be empty, then locked and the key given to the Constable, when the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the poll open and the balloting proceeded. At 3.45 PM it was voted that the poll remain open until 4.30 oclock P.M. After the close of the poll the register on the ballot box showed that 367 ballots had been deposited, but the check list showed that 368 names had been checked, and on counting the ballots it was found that 386 ballots had been deposited. After sorting and counting the ballots, the following result was announced by the Chairman of the Selectmen. ---For Governor.--- Oliver Ames of Easton Two hundred and forty five 245. John F. Andrews of Boston. One hundred and twenty. 120. Thomas J Lothrop of Taunton One 1. ---For Lieutenant Governor.--- John Q.A. Brackett of Boston Two hundred and sixty three. 263. Frank K. Foster of Haverhill One hundred and one. 101 John Blackman of Springfield One. 1. ---For Secretary of the Commonwealth.--- Henry B. Peirce of Abington. Two hundred and seventy. 270. John R. Thayer of Worcester. One hundred and one. 101. George Kempton of Sharon. One. 1. ---For Treasurer and Receiver General.--- Alonson [sic; Alonso] W. Beard of Boston. Two hundred and sixty. 260. Lewis Warner of Northampton. One hundred and four. 104. John S. Kilbon of Lee. One. 1. ---For Auditor--- Charles R. Ladd of Springfield Two hundred and sixty five. 265. William F. Cook of Springfield. One hundred and two. 102. William W. Sherman of Lowell. One. 1. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 147 1886 ---For Attorney General.--- Edgar J. Sherman of Lawrence. Two hundred and sixty five 265. John W. Corcoran of Clinton One hundred and one. 101. Samuel M. Fairfield of Malden. One. 1. ---For Representative to Congress--Fifth District--- Edward D. Hayden of Woburn. Two hundred and sixty two. 262. Charles L. Randall of Boston. One hundred and four. 104. Edward Kendall of Cambridge One. 1. ---For County Commissioner.--- William S. Frost of Marlborough. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Reuel Williams of Acton. One hundred and two. 102. ---For Special Commissioners.--- Lyman Dike of Stoneham. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Edward E. Thompson of Woburn. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Lewis P. True of Everett. One hundred and two. 102. Clement Meserve of Hopkinton. One hundred and two. 102. ---For Sheriff--- Henry J. Cushing of Lowell. Three hundred and sixty eight. 368. ---For District Attorney--Northern District.--- William B. Stevens of Stoneham. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Charles S. Lincoln of Somerville One hundred and two. 102. ---For Clerk of Courts.--- Theodore C. Hurd of Cambridge. Three hundred and sixty eight 368. ---For Commissioners of Insolvency.--- Frederic T. Greenhalge of Lowell. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. John C. Kennedy of Newton. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. George J. Burns of Ayer. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. John W. Allard of Framingham. One hundred and one. 101. Edward D. McVey of Lowell One hundred and one. 101. Richard J. McKeliget of Cambridge. One hundred and one. 101. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 148 1886 ---For Councillor. Third District.--- Ebenezer M. McPherson of Boston. Two hundred and sixty six. 266. Joseph Caldwell of Boston. One hundred and one. 101. ---For Senator--Second Middlesex District.--- J. Varnum Fletcher of Belmont. Two hundred and fifty 250 Sherman Hoard of Waltham One hundred and eight 108. ---For Representative to General Court.--Nineteenth Middlesex District.--- Henry J. Hosmer of Concord Two hundred and forty two 242. Cornelius Wellington of Lexington One hundred and twenty six 126 After the above announcement of the balloting, the returns were filled out signed and sealed, the ballots and check list used were also sealed and endorsed as required by law, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Nov 2 1886. The meeting for town business as per foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereone and under Art. 1. James Gould was nominated and chosen as Mderator. Art. 2. Mr. Geo. W. Berry for the Committee "To consider the distribution of pupils in our several school houses and report with recommendations" made a report. (See Reports of Committees Page 262) and it was Voted; That the report be accepted and the Committee be discharged. Art. 3. Voted; That the consideration of the matter be left to the next town meeting. Art. 4. Voted; That an additional appropriation of five hundred (500) dollars be granted for the highways. Voted; That the above sum be take [sic] from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Meeting declared dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 149 1886 Bedford Nov 12 1886 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of the towns of Concord Lexington Bedford Lincoln and Burlington comprising the 19th Middlesex Representative District held at noon this day, it was found on comparing the returns that ballots had been cast as follows Concord.Lexington.Bedford.Lincoln.Burlington. For Henry J. Hosmer of Concord. --318-----242--------96--------76-------37-----769 " Cornelius Wellington of Lexington-139-----126.-------43.--------25.------40.----373 " Herbert S. Gale of Lincoln-----------------------------------------------1.-----------------1 ----Majority for Hosmer 395.---- and accordingly two Certificate of Election were filled out for Henry J. Hosmer of Concord signed by George Heywood Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville " " of Lexington. Charles A. Corey " " of Bedford. James S. Chapin. " " of Lincoln. Samuel Sewall " " of Burlington. after which the meeting was dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. Lexington Mch 2 1886 This may certify that I have this day destroyed by fire the ballots cast for State District and County officers at the Meeting held Nov 2nd 1886. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 150 1887 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 7th 1887. To Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to seemble at the Town Hall on Monday the seventh day of March AD 1887 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including one School Committee man for the term of three years, also one for the term of one year to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Benj. F. Brown. Art. 4. To choose one Committee man for the term of three years and one Committee man for two years to fill vacancies in the Cemetery Committee. Art. 5. To provide for the support of the Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 6. To provide for the support of the Highways, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, including their several grades, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Street Lamps the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors, presented by the Selectmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 151 1887 Art. 11. To see if the Town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the following questions. "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town." The vote on the above question shall be by ballot, "Yes" or "No" and the check list shall be used, as provided by Section 5 Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes. Art. 12. To see if the Town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 13. To see what measures the Town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 14. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relting thereto. Art. 15. To see if the Town will cause the public Street Lamps to be kept lighted until eleven and one half o'clock P.M. on all dark nights, without regard to the moon. Art. 16. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19th 1887. Art. 17. To see if the Town will permit the Lexington Savings Bank to continue the occupancy of the rooms now occupied by said Bank free of charge. Art. 18. To see what measures the Town will adopt in relation to procuring a supply of water for the buildings at the Poor Farm, and appropriate money therefor; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 19. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to repair the building at the Poor Farm. Art. 20. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to construct ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 152 1887 sidewalks with concrete or other material, where the abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof. Art. 21. To see if the Town will make and appropriation for the purpose of draining around the Common where necessary. Art. 22. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 23. To see if the Town will instruct the Board of Health, to take such measures as they may deem expedient, in regard to the meadows in East Lexington now owned and flowed by the Town of Arlington. Art. 24. To see if the Town will abolish the practice of appraising the property at the poor farm, and adopt measures as recommended by the Selectmen in their report. Art. 25. To see what measures the Town will adopt in relation to accepting additional Street Lamps. Art. 26. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to build a drive way at the house of Stephen L. Wright. Art. 27. To see if the Town will cause the idle teams at Poor Farm to be used especially in winter, to clear the gutters and keep street crossings in passable condition. Art. 28. To see if the Town ha dnot better separate Highway Management and Overseers of the Poor from Selectmen, and choose persons to repair the same. Art. 29. To see if the Town will cause concrete raised Crossings to be constructed at points of great travel. Art. 30. To see if the Town will cause the gutters on Main and important streets, to be so constructed as to carry off water as well as may be. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 153 1887 Art. 31. To see if the Town will fix salaries of Selectmen for ensuing year. Art. 32. To see if the Town will reduce and fix salaries of School Committee for year and salary of Superintendent. Art. 33. To see if the Town will increase number of Board of Assessors of Taxes, and fix salary of Assessors. Art. 34. To see if the Town will in conformity with the Statutes, choose Road Commissioners to have control of Highway department, and elect the same as Overseers of Poor; they to fix grade of streets and sidewalks under betterment laws as adapted by the town. (Articles from 27 to 34 inclusive are inserted at the request of C.R. Richardson, William Plumer, C.H. Sherman, H.K. King, H.A. Worthley, D.T. Desmond and P.F. Dacey.) Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this seventeenth day of February AD 1887. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Walter Blodgett. | Lexington. The last meeting of the Board of Registrars to prepare the voting list for the foregoing meeting, will be held at the Selectmen's room, Town Hall building, on Wednesday, the second day of March AD 1887 from 7 till 10 o'clock P.M., and no name can be placed on the list after that time except as provided by law. Lexington Feby 26, 1887 Pursuant to the instructions contained in the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington as therein directed, by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Walter Wellington, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 154 1887 Lexington March 7, 1887 In accordance with the foregoing warrant the persons assembled were called to order by the Town Clerk at 9.10 A.M. and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: That the poll remain open five minutes for the choice of a Moderator. On ballot with use of the checklist, the whole number of ballots cast was 22 all for Matthew N. Merriam, who was declared chosen as Moderator, and who was sworn by the Clerk to the faithful discharge of his duties as Moderator of this meeting. Art. 2. Voted: That the reports of the Town officers as printed by before the town for action during this meeting. Voted: That the matter be laid on the table until 2 oclock P.M, after which time during discussions on the appropriations explanations were called for from the different officers and such portions of the report were explained. Art. 3 & 4. Voted: That articles 3 & 4 be taken up together, and that under these articles we proceed to choose all on one ballot the following officers, namely: Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of the Highways and Board of Health; One Town Clerk; Three Assessors; One Treasurer who shall also be Collector of Taxes; Two Constables; One member of the School Committee for the term of three years; One member of the School Committee for the term of one year; One Cemetery Committee man for the term of three yeas; One Cemetery Committee man for the term of two years and Two Auditors, and that the polls be kept open until half past four oclock P.M.; it was subsequently Voted: That the polls be kept open until 1/4 to 5 oclock P.M. After the recess the Moderator appointed as tellers to assist in sorting and counting the ballots Francis E. Ballard, Abram B. Smith, Leonard E. Bennink and William B. Foster, and after their labors had been completed, the Moderator announced the result of the balloting as follows: ---For Town Clerk.--- Leonard A. Saville (sworn) Three hundred and twelve votes 312 and Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was declared elected at Town clerk for the ensuing year. ---For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of the Highways and Board of Health--- Albert W. Bryant Two hundred and forty votes 240 Charles T. West One hundred and seventy seven votes 177 Webster Smith One hundred and seventy three votes 173 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 155 1887. Walter Blodgett One hundred and sixty nine votes. 169 Joseph F. Simonds One hundred and thirty four votes 134 Belvia Lockwood One vote 1 and Albert W. Bryant (sworn) Charles T. West (sworn) and Webster Smith (sworn) were declared elected as Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of the Highways and Board of Health for the ensuing year. ---For Assessors.--- Joseph F. Simonds Three hundred and one votes. 301 Horace B. Davis Three hundred and one votes 301 Walter Wellington Two hundred and ninety nine votes. 299 Wm. R. Munroe, Hammon Reed, F.E. Ballard, William B. Foster and Walter Blodgett one vote each. Charles T. West four votes, and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn), Horace B. Davis (sworn), and Walter Wellington (sworn) were declared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. ---For Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.--- Edwin S. Spaulding Two hundred and sixty one votes 261 L.A. Saville Four votes 4 Walter Blodgett One vote 1 and Edwin S. Spaulding (sworn) was declared elected as Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. ---For School Committee for three years--- Edward P. Bliss Three hundred and ten votes 310 Rev. Carlton A. Staples One vote 1 and Edward P. Bliss (officially notified by Town Clerk) was declared elected a School Committee man for three years. ---For School Committee for one year.--- Miss Ellen A. Stone One hundred and seventy five votes 175 Rev. Carlton A. Staples One hundred and fifteen votes 115 Laura Brigham Two votes 2 Edward P. Bliss, Ellen Dana, A.W. Bryant and Abbott S. Mitchell one vote each and Miss Ellen A. Stone (officially notified by Town Clerk) was declared elected as member of the School Committee for the ensuing year. ---For Constables.--- Samuel W. Hendley Two hundred and fifty three votes 253 Abbott S. Mitchell One hundred and seventy three votes. 173 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 156 1887. Walter Wellington One hundred and forty six votes 146 Geore H. Thurston Sixteen votes 16 Willard Walcott, D.F. Desmond, Samuel W. Headley, Henry M. Reed one each. and Samuel w. Hendley and Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn) were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. ---For Auditors.--- Hilman B. Sampson Three hundred and ten votes 310 Gershom Swan Three hundred and eight votes 308 George O. Smith, Fred C. Saville and Geo. Jackson one vote each, and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan (sworn) were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. ---For Cemetery Committee for three years--- Timothy H. Bowen One hundred and sixty one votes 161 Emery A. Mulliken One hundred and forty seven votes 147 and Timothy H. Bowen was declared elected as Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years. ---For Cemetery Committee for two years.--- Abbott S. Mitchell One hundred and forty five votes 145 George H. Jackson One hundred and forty four votes 144 Franklin Alderman Ten votes 10 and Abbott S. Mitchell was declared elected as Cemetery Committee man for the term of two years. Voted: That the Fence Viewers, Field Drivers and Surveyors of Lumber be chosen by nomination at large, and the following persons were so nominated and chosen. ---For Fence Viewers--- Hammon Reed. B.T. Batcheller and William J. Neville (sworn). ---For Field Drivers.--- Herbert A. Tuttle, Authur Jewett, and Fred. K. Brown. ---For Surveyors of Lumber--- George E. Muzzey (sworn) and Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn). Voted: That the remaining minor offices be appointed by the Selectmen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 157 1887 Art. 5. Voted: That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor for the ensuing year. Art. 6. Voted: That the sum of thirty five hundred (3500) dollars (in addition to the balance of $532.00 unexpended). be appropriated for the repairs of Highways, Railings, and Culverts, for the ensuing year. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of ten thousand (10,000) dollars (in addition to the unexpended balance of $87.30) be appropriated for schools for instructions, fuel, repairs and incidentals for the ensuing year. Art. 8. Considerable discussion was had in regard to the Fire Department by the Engineers and others and the town finally Voted: That the Fire Department consist of forty three members. Voted: The the sum of fifteen (15) dollars per annum be paid to each member of the fire department who resides in town day and nights, and the sum of five (5) dollars per annum be paid to those members who are away from town part of the time. Voted: That the sum of nine hundred (900) dollars (in addition to the balance of $564.79 unexpended) be appropriated for the support of the Fire Department for the ensuing year. Voted: That the sum of five hundred and seventy (570) dollars be appropriated for the purchase of new house for the fire department, the money to be expended under the direction of the Board of Engineers Art. 9. Voted: That the sum of seventeen hundred (1700) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Street Lamps for the ensuing year. Art. 10. The list of Jurors as prepared and posted by the Selectmen was read and on motion of the Town Clerk it was Voted: That the names of Patrick Ryan and Henry H. Tyler be stricken from the list they having been drawn since the list was posted. Voted: That two names be substituted to fill the list as required by law. Voted: That the names of Albert N. Tufts and Willard C. Peirce be added to the list. Voted: That the list of Jurors as amended be accepted by the town. Art. 11. Voted: That article 11 be take up in connection with articles 3 & 4 so that ballots can be cast on the license question at the same time as for town officers. After closing the polls and counting the ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 158 1887 ballots cast, the Moderator declared the result as follows: "Yes" One hundred and nine votes 109 "No" One hundred ad seventy eight votes 178 Art. 12. The Selectmen submitted and estimate of the expenses for the ensuing year. (in addition to amounts undre Articles 5,6,7,8&9) as follows For Town Debt Twenty six hundred dollars. $2600.00 " Constables & Police Two thousand dollars. 2000.00 " Salaries of Selectmen Eight hundred dollars. 800.00 " Assessors (Balance $4.00) Four hundred and twenty-five dollars 425.00 " Janitors (Balance $54.93) Four hundred and fifty dollars. 450.00 " Fuel & Lights for Halls (Bal. $125.) Four hundred dollars. 400.00 " Hydrants. Fifteen hundred and forty dollars. 1540.00 " Concrete Sidewalks. Six hundred dollars. 600.00 " Town Clerk One hundred dollars. 100.00 " Auditors. Forty five dollars. 45.00 " Ringing Bells Seventy dollars. 70.00 " Printing. Two hundred and fifty dollars. 250.00 " School Committee. Three hundred dollars. 300.00 " Interest. (Balance $237.34) Seventeen hundred dollars. 1700.00 " Treasurer & Collector. Five hundred dollars. 500.00 " Registrar of Voters. One hundred dollars. 100.00 " Treasurer of Cary Library. Fifty dollars. 50.00 " Librarian of " ". Four hundred dollars. 400.00 " Memorial Day One hundred dollars. 100.00 " State Aid (Balance $351.00) (no appropriation, balance deemed sufficient.) ~~ " Abatement of Taxes. Five hundred dollars. 500.00 " Reading Room of East Lex. (Balance 55.00) Two hundred and fifty dollars. 250.00 " Discount on taxes. Three hundred dollars. 300.00 _______ 13480.00 Voted: That the list as submitted by the Selectmen be accepted and that the sums named therein be appropriated for town expenses for the ensuing year. Voted: That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars for the amount appropriated for the payment of the town debt, be taken from money in the treasury. Voted: That the sums appropriated except those taken from money now in the treasury be assessed the present year. Voted: That the balances remaining to the credit of the different appropriations be carried forward to the credit of the same appropriation except where the object of the grant has been completed. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 159. 1887 Art. 13. Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before Dec. 1 1887, and that a discount of one half of one per cent per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment; and that on all taxes remaining unpaid ata that date, interest at the rate of six per cent per annum shall be added, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes febore May 1st 1888. Art. 14. Voted: That the Town Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow money for any unnecessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 15. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 16. Voted: That a sum not exceeding one hundred (100) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of April 19, 1887, the same to be expended under the direction of an executive committee to be chosen by the Lexington Historical Society. Voted: That the above granted sum be taken from any unappropriated money now in the treasury. Art. 17. A long discussion occurred in relation to the subject of this article Mr. Geo. W. Robinson B.T. Batcheller and others advocating the granting of the rooms rent free, which was opposed by several gentlemen. A motion that the rent be fixed at $40.00 per annum was decided not carried as was also a motion to fix the rent at $10.00 per annum and it was Voted: That the rental of the rooms occupied by the Bank be fixed at Thirty five (35.00) dollars per annum to take effect from April 1st 1887. Art. 18. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Overseers of the Poor, to report to the next town meeting. Art. 19. Voted: That the sum of three hundred (300) sollars be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of making necessary repairs to the building at the poor farm, said money to be expended under the direction of the Overseers of the Poor. Art. 20. ($600.00 was appropriated, see action under Art. 12.) Art. 21. Voted: That the sum of three hundred and fifty (350.00) dollars ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 160. 1887 be appropriated for the purpose of draining around the Common where necessary; said money to be taken from any unexpended money in the treasury and to be expended under the direction of the Surveyors of the Highways. Art. 22. Voted; That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money n the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 23. Voted; That the Board of Health of the Town of Lexington be instructed to call the attention of the State Board of Health to the matter. Art. 24. Voted; That the town dispense with the practice now in force, in relation to appraising propert at the Town Farm, and adopt measures as recommended by the Seectmen in their present report. Art. 25. Voted; That the matter be referred to the Selectmen. Art. 26. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 27. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 28. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 29. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 30. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art 31. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 32. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 33. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 34. Voted; That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Mr. Webster Smith, chairman of the Selectmen made a statement in regard to the petition of certain cities and towns for leave to take the waters of the Shawsheen river; which petition is now before the Committee on Water Supply of the Legislature for a hearing, and offered the following resolutions which were adopted by the town; --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 161 1887 Whereas: the cities of Boston, Chelsea, Somerville and the Town of Everett have petitioned the Legislature for authority to take the waters of the Shawsheen, whose source is within our limits, and one hundred rods wide of land along the stream, therefore: Resolved: We believe the granting of said petition to be unjust in principle, unequitable in law, and subversive to the interests of the town, Resolved: That the inhabitants of Lexington in town meeting assembled, do earnestly protest against the granting of said petition. Resolved: That the Senator and Representative from this district be istructed to use all honorable means for its defect. Resolved: That the Town Clerk be instructed to forward a copy of these resolutions to our Senator and Representatives. After announcing the result of the balloting as recorded under Arts 3, 4 & 11, and after swearing such of the newly elected officers as were present, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. The ballots cast and the check list used were sealed and endorsed in open meeting by the Moderator and Town Clerk as required by statute. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saivlle Town Clerk. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ;;;;;;;;;;;;; Page 162 1887 Lexington Mass March 17, 1887 At a meeting of the Selectmen held this day, the following appointments were made. Registrar of Voters for 3 years from May 1. Leonard G. Babcock. Pulic Weigher and Superintendent of Town Scales. Leonard A. Saville. Rufus W. Holbrook. Sealer of Weights and Measurers. Everett S. Locke (sworn) Sexton Charles T. West. Janitors of Town and Villae Halls. George H. Thurston. Walter Wellington. Policemen. Henry E. Bishop. (sworn) Daniel P. Mahoney. (sworn) Auctioneer. Abbott S. Mitchell. Superintendent and Matron of Alms Hose. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. White. Trustee of Bridge Fund for 6 years. George O. Daivs. Librarian of Cary Library. Grace S. Wellington. Trustees of Gammel Legacy. Mrs. Lucy M.R. Whiting. Miss Lucy W. Blodgett. Special Policemen. George H. Thurston. Walter Wellington. Measurers of Wood and Bark. Leonard A. Saville. Frank V. Butters. Rufus W. Holbrook. Augustus Childs. Charles T. West Clerk of the Board A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 163 1887 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Monday May 2d 1887. To Abbott S. Mitchell; Constable of Lexington; Greeting;-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, yu are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington; qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall, on Monday the second day of May AD 1887 at 7 o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To fill vacancies in town offices, if any exist. Art. 4. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of five thousand dollars, to pay a note to the Trestees of the Cary Library, due Feby. 28th 1887, or authorize the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to renew said note at a rate of interest not exceeding four per. cent. per annum, or act in any matter relating to the same. Art. 5. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the services and expenses of the Superintendent of the Schools. Art. 6. To see what action the town will take in regard to making an index of the town records. Art. 7. To see if the town will rescind so much of the action of the last town meeting, as fixed the pay of the fireman. Art. 8. To see if the town will rescind the vote passed June 2d [?] 1883, accepting the report of the Selectmen extending Oakland Street 250 feet; and also so much of the report extending Oakland Street passed April 9, 1883, as lies north of a stone bound standing near an angle in said street. Art. 9. To hear and act upon the report of the Selectmen relocating Oakland street, north fo a stone bound now standing --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 164 1887 at an angle on said Oakland street; on the petition of David W. Muzzey and Edward P. Bliss. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fifteenth day of April AD 1887. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. The Registrars of Voters will be in session on Wednesday the 27th day of April 1887, at the Selectmen's room to prepare the voting list for the foregiong meeting, from 7.30 to 10 o'clock P.M. and no name can be added to the list after that time except as provided by law. Lexington April 22 1887 By virtue of this warrant I have left a true and attested copy of the within at every residence within this town. A.S. Mitchell Constable. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 165 1887 Lexington May 2nd 1887 According to the foregoing warrant, the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk at 7.15 P.M. as soon as a quorum of twenty five voters was present, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows. Art. 1. Voted: That the poll of choice for Moderator be kept open three minutes. On ballot with the use of the check list 16 votes were cast. Geo. W. Sampson having 11 and A.E. Scott 5 and Geo. W. Sampson was declared chosen as Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Rev. C.A. Staples for the Committee on the improvement of the Common made a final report. (see Reports of Committees Page 263) and on motion of J. Buckley Jr. it was Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted and that its recommendations be adopted. ($150. appropriated and assessed) Mr. Webster Smith Chairman of the Selectmen moved and it was Voted: That the sum of four hundred (400) dollars be appropriated from money now in the treasury to supply the Poor Farm and the buildgs thereon with water. Voted: That a committee of three be chosen to expend said money. Voted: That the Selectmen be such Committee. Art. 3. Voted: To proceed to the election of a Constable in place of S.W. Hendley chosen at the March meeting hwo refuses to qualify. Voted: That the polls remain open five minutes for choice of Constable. On ballot, by check list sixteen votes were cast as follows: Henry E. Bishop Ten votes 10 Dan Mahoney Two " 2 Daniel P. Mahoney Two " 2 Geo. H. Brown Two " 2 and Henry E. Bishop (sworn) was declared chosen as Constable. The following persons were chosen by nomination at large to serve as Fence Viewers. Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn) and Walter Wellington. The following persons were chosen to serve as Field Drivers Henry E. Bishop (sworn) Charles T. West. Horace B. Davis (sworn). Art. 4. After some discussion in regard to the matter by Rev. C.A. Staples -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 166 1887 Mr. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey and others it was Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to renew said note at the rate of interest of 6 per cent per annum. Art. 5. Voted: That the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated and assessed for the salary and expenses of the Superintendent of the Public Schools for the year ensuing. Art. 6. The Town Clerk stated the reasons for making an index of the Town Records from the commencement in 1713 to the present time and the plan was endorsed by Messrs. W.H. Merriam and A.W. Bryant and it was Voted: That the sum of three hundred (300) dollars be appropriated to be taken from unexpended moeny in the Treasury to pay for the indexing of the Town Records and that the money be expended under the direction of the Selectmen. Art. 7. On motion of Mr. J.F. Maynard it was Voted: That the action of the last town meeting, fixing the pay of the firement be rescinded. An effort was then made to establish the sum to be paid for service as firemen but a point of order was raised by Mr. A.E. Scott that no such action could be taken under the article as worded, and the point of order was sustained by the chair, and after some debate on motion of Mr. Scott it was Voted: That the vote to rescind the vote fixing the pay of the firemen be reconsidered. Art 8. After considerable discussion was had upon this article, Mr. W.H. Merriam insisting that the town should take action upon that part of the article which relates to the portion of Oakland street already built, to which, Mr. Geo. S. Jackson one of the abbutors thereon has made objection to any change in that portion of the street and the Selectmen in view of such objection make no report upon that portion of said street; and it was finally after much debate Voted: That the article be divided. Voted: That the town rescind the vote passed June 26 1883 accepting the report of the Selectmen extending Oakland street 250 feet. Voted: That action on the report extending Oakland street passed April 9th 1883 be indefinitely postponed ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 167 1887 Art. 9. The Selectmen made a report changing the location of Oakland street opposite the house of Mr. E.P. Blilss. (see reports of Committees Page 267) and the town Voted: That the report of the Selectmen on that portion of Oakland street near the house of E.P. Bliss be accepted and adopted. Meeting dissolved A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Warrant for a Town Meeting Thursday October 13 1887. To Abbott S. Mitchell, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Thursday the thirteenth day of October 1887 at 7 oclock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To see if the town will accept the proposition of William A. Tower to the Selectmen, in regard to purchasing a site for a Public Library Building, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 3. To see if the town will adopt any measures relative to reorganizing or increasing the number of the Trustees of the Cary Library, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will remove the Watering Trough now standing near the Common, to some other location or act in any manner relating thereto. --------------------------------------------------------------- Page 168 1887. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this 29th day of September AD 1887. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. The Registrars of Voters will be in session at the Selectmens Room Town Hall Building on Thursday Oct. 27, 1887 from 7 to 9 oclock P.M. and on Wednesday the 2nd day of November 1887 from 7 to 10 oclock P.M. to receive applications for registration. Lexington Oct 6, 1887. By virtue of this warrant I have notified and warned the within named in habitants of the Town of Lexington, to attend the within named meeting, by leaving a true and attested copy of this warrant at every house in town, at least seven days previous to time of holding said meeting, as provided by law. A.S. Mitchell, Constable. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 169 1887. Lexington Oct. 13, 1887. The meeting called by the foregoing Warrant assembled at the time and place named therein, and the Town Clerk read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon and the business proceeded as follows Art. 1. On motion of Mr. L.E. Bennink it was Voted: That we proceed to choose a Moderator by ballot, and that the poll be kept open until quarter past seven oclock. On ballot it was found that 19 votes had been cast as follows For Augustus E. Scott seventeen (17) votes " John S. Norris two (2) " and Augustus E. Scott was declared chosen as Moderator and was sworn to the faithful performance of his duties by the Clerk. Art. 2. Mr. A.W. Bryant of the Selectmen read the following: To the Selectmen of Lexington, Mass., Gentlemen: In common with other citizens, it has for some time seemed to me important that our town should have a building which would be a safe and convenient depository for the valuable "Cary Library" and a structure ornamental to the town. In accordance with this sentiment, I desire to make the following proposition:- "If the town will give the estate on the corner of Main and Clarke streets, owned by Mr. Phillips, say about one hundred feet on Main street and running back on Clarke street, not less than two hundred feet, with the buildings thereon, and the lot of land on which Mr. Saville's store stands, say fifty feet on Main street and running back not less than two hundred feet, provided that the property can be purchased by a Committee selected by the town, at a price which in their opinion is reasonable - to be used as a site for a Library Building, the store above the foundation to be removed from the premises and full possession given the of the entire lot, including the buildings on the Philips lot, on or before the first day of April next, I will erect on the site, during the ensuing year, a Library Building of brick with stone trimmings, which shall have accommodations of sufficiently ample for not less than twenty thousand volumes, also Reading, Trustee's and Librarians' room, the plans for which shall be submitted to ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 170 1887. a Committee chosen by the town for approval, and be satisfactory to a majority of said Committee. Respectfully, William A. Tower. Mr. Cornelius Wellington moved and the town unanimously Voted: that the town accept the offer of Col. William A. Tower on the conditions named in his communication, and that a committee of five be appointed by the chair to purchase the site required, or such other site as may be satisfactory to Mr. Tower, at a price not to exceed twelve thousand dollars and to co-operate with him in the erection of the building. The above vote was received with great applause, and Rev. C.A. Staples after a few pertinent remarks read the following: Cary Farm Lexington, Mass. October 13th, 1887. Rev. C.A. Staples. Dear Sir, As chairman of the Trustees of Cary Library I feel that I must make to you some expression of my personal and profoundly grateful appreciation of Mr. Tower's noble offer. In this connection also let me express the desire and intention of the Heirs of the Cary Estate, to still further benefit the town by a formal presentation through you, at the meeting tonight, of a site for the new building to contain the Library founded by my mother:- the site to be chosen by a Committee selected for the purpose, not to exceed in value ten thousand dollars, and subject to the approval of Mr. Tower. Hoping this may find acceptance with those who have the interests of the town at heart, I remain, Very truly yours, Alice Butler Cary. The communication was received with great applause and cheers and when quiet had been restored, Rev. C.A. Staples read the following resolution which was adopted without a dissenting voice "We the legal voters of Lexington in town meeting assembled, hereby place upon record our sense of the munificent offer of Col. William A. Tower, our fellow citizen, to present a spacious, elegant and substantial buiding to the town for ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 171 1887 "Cary Library" and herby tender him our sincere thanks for the generous and noble purpose. We would also express our acknowledgment to the Heirs of the Cary Estate, for their generous proposal to donate a site for the Library Building, to be selected by a committee of the town acting in consultation with Col. Tower. And we heartily rejoice that thus a name endeared to Lexington by deeds that have greatly benefited her people, will have another claim upon the grateful remembrance of posterity. The Town Clerk is directed to spread this minute upon the records and transmit a copy of the same to Col. Tower and Miss Alice B. Cary. The Moderator appointed as the Committee called for in the foregoing vote, and mentioned in the communications of Col. Tower and Miss Cary the following: REv. Carlton A. Staples. Dr. Robert M. Lawrence. Mr. Matthew H. Merriam. Charles A. Wellington and Leonard A. Saville Mr. Merriam moved to add the name of Hon. Augustus E. Scott, which was voted by the town. Rev. C.A. Staples moved and the town, Voted: That the committee appointed to co-operate in the erection of the Library Building, be instructed to place at the expense of the town in some position within the buiding, such a Tablet as the architect of the Library Building may deem suitable with the following inscription, viz: "This Library was founded in the year 1868 by Mrs. Maria Hastings Cary, widow of William Harris Cary, born in Lexington March 1, 1801, died in Brooklyn N.Y. Oct. 31, 1881. "Out of regard for her native place and wishing to promote its welfare by diffusing knowledge among its inhabitants" The grounds upon which it stands were donated to the town by the Heirs of the Cary Estate in grateful and loving remembrance. The Building itself was erected in the year 1888 by the munificence of Col. William A. Tower, from the desire that the town "may be benefited by his having lived in it." This tablet is placed here by order of the town as some expression of gratitude for these noble gifts, and the hope that they must greatly benefit its people." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 172 1887. Art. 3. The Moderated vacated the chair and made an explanation of the reasons for desiring a change in Trustees of the Cary Library and the town, Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the Chairman to take into consideration the reorganizing or increasing the number of the Trustees of the Cary Library and report at the March Meeting. The following were appointed as such Committee. George O. Davis George E. Muzzey and William H. Munroe. On motion of Mr. Cornelius Wellington it was Voted: That Augustus E Scott be added to the Committee. Art. 4. Mr. Cornelius Wellington moved that the watering trough now standing at the junction of Main and Monument streets be removed to the side of Main street opposite Muzzey stret. Some discussion ensued and finally on mtion of Mr. S.E. Bennink it was Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------- Page 173 1887. Warrant for a Town Meeting (State Election), Tuesday Nov 8, 1887. To Henry E. Bishop, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in State, District, and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the eights day of November A.D. 1887 at seven o'clock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District, and County officers, namely: Governor. - Lieutenant Governor. - Councillor for third District Secretary of the Commonwealth. - Treasurer and Receiver General. - Auditor of the Commonwealth. - Attorney General. - Senator for Second Middlesex District. - County Commissioner for the term of three years and Representative to General Court for Nineteenth Middlesex District. The Selectmen will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be open immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make dure return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twentieth day of October AD 1887. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. In accordance with the instructions contained in the within warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the post offices and other public places and by leaving a copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Henry E. Bishop, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and return of the Constable thereone. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 174 1887 Warrant for a Town Meeting (Town Business) Tuesday Nov. 8 1887. To Henry E. Bishop, Constable of Lexington. Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday Nov. 8 1887 at two oclock P.M. to act on the following articles namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereone. Art. 3. To see if the town will accept from Dr. Parker Kenison the gift of a piece of land, for the purpose of improving Main street, opposite the estate of the late Charles Nunn or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will make an additional appropriation for highway expenses. Art. 5. To see if the town will accept the report of the Selectmen in laying out a town way upon the petition of Edwin S. Spaulding and others. Art. 6. To see if the town will accept the water hydrant located on Mt. Vernon st. Art. 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation to renew the insurance on the Town Hall and contents which expires in November 1887. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twentieth day of October AD 1887. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 175 1887. The Registrars of Voters will hold sessions on the evenings of Oct 27 and Nov 2 to add names to the register, and applications will then be hear. Lexington Nov 2 1887 In accordance with the instructions contained in the within warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the post offices and other public places and by leaving a copy with each family in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Henry E. Bishop Constable of Lexington A true copy of the warrant and return of the Constable there on. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Tuesday Nov 8. 1887 The meeting for State Election called by the first of the foregoing warrants, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read; the ballot box was then shown to be empty, and then locked and one of the keys delivered to the Constable in attendance, after which the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the poll open and the balloting commenced. At 4 oclock P.M it was voted to keep the poll open until 4.29 oclock, and after the poll was closed, the register on the ballot box showed 339. On counting the ballot it was found that 347 ballots were deposited and the number of names checked on the voting list was 347, showing that the box failed to register 8 times. After the ballots had been sorted and counted the Chairman of the Selectmen made announcement of the result as follows: --For Governor.-- Oliver Ames of Easton, Two hundred and sixty eight (268) Henry B. Lovering of Lynn, Seventy one. (71) William H. Earle of Worcester, Eight (8) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 176 1887 --For Lieutenant Governor.-- John Q.A. Brackett of Arlington, Two hundred and sixty nine. (269) Walter Cutting of Pittsfield, Seventy two. (72) John Blackman of Springfield, Six. (6) --For Secretary of the Commonwealth-- Henry B. Peirce of Abington, Two hundred and seventy one. (271) John F. Murphy of Lowell, Seventy. (70) Amos E. Hall of Chelsea, Six. (6) --For Treasurer and Receiver General.-- Alanson W. Beard of Boston, Two hundred and seventy one. (271) Henry C. Thacher of Yarmouth, Seventy. (70) John L. Kilbon of Lee, Six. (6) --For Auditor.-- Charles P. Ladd of Springfield, Two hundred and seventy one. (271) William F. Cook of Springfield, Seventy. (70) Edmun M. Stowe of Hudson, Six. (6) --For Attorney General.-- Andrew J. Waterman of Pittsfield, Two hundred and seventy two. (272) John W. Corcoran of Clinton, Sixty nine. (69) Allen Coffin of Nantucket, Six. (6) --For County Commissioner.-- J. Henry Read of Westford, Two hundred and seventy one. (271) James Skinner of Woburn, Seventy. (70) Joseph W. Barber of Sherborn, Six. (6) --For Councillor, 3d District.-- Ebenezer M. McPherson of Boston, Two hundred and seventy. (270) Robert Luce of Somerville, Seventy one. (71) John S. Paine of Cabridge, Five. (5) --For Senator - 2nd Middlesex District.-- J. Varnum Fletcher of Belmont, Two hundred and eight. (208) James Russell Reed of Lexington, One hundred and thirty three. (133) Henry A. Inman of Newton, Four. (4) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 177 1887 -- For Representative to the General Court, 19th Middlesex District.-- Edwin H. Blake of Bedford, One hundred and sixty five. (165) Lewis Whitney of Lincoln, One hundred and nine. (109) Amost B. Cutler of Bedford, Sixty eight. (68) After the announcement of the foregoing vote, the returns were filled out signed and sealed and the ballots cast and the check list used were sealed and signed by the Selectmen and Town Clerk as provided by law, after which the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------ Lexington Tuesday Nov 8, 1887. The meeting for town business (see warrant page 174) was called to order by the Town Clerk at 2 oclock P.M. and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon read, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Mr. S.E. Bennink moved that Augustus E. Scott be chosen Moderator by acclamation, and it was so voted. Art. 2. No Committee being ready to report the article was passed over. Art. 3. Voted: That the town accept the gift of a piece of land from Dr. Kenison for the purpose of improving Main street opposite the house of the late Charles Nunn, also that the Town Clerk inform Dr. Kenison that the town appreciates his generous offer, and accepts the same with pleasure. Art. 4. Mr. Webster Smith made a statement that if the weather continues pleasant and open, that more money could be expended on the highways with profit, and the town Voted: That the sum of five hundred (500) dollars be appropriated for highways; to be taken from any unexpended money in the treasury. Art. 5. "The Selectmen of the town of Lexington having complied with the requirements of the law in relation to notifying the owners of land over which we were petitioned to lay out a town way ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 178 1887. upon the petition of Edwin S. Spaulding and others, have laid out a town way as follows: Beginning at a monument on the southerly side of Main street at land of the heirs of John Blodgett and heirs of P.P. Peirce, thence through said heirs land in a westerly direction 450 feet to a stone monument at the corner of Tower street so called, the said town way to be 50 feet in width. Our recommendations for the acceptance of this town way are as follows: As the said way is already laid out 50 feet in width and substantially graded with ample side walks, so that no expense of the town will be required; also whenever the owners of the land through which said town way passes release all interest or claim for damages, then the way thence after become a town way. And your Selectmen respectfully report said town way to the town for its acceptance. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lexington Nov 8, 1887 Voted: That the foregoing report be accepted. Art. 6. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to accept and pay for said hydrant on Mt. Vernon street on condition that when in the judgment of those whose duty it is to locate Hydrants, shall deem it for the best interest of the town that said hydrant be removed to some other locality on said street, it shall be removed and the expense of such removal shall be borne by the Water Company. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of nine hundred and twenty five (925) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of renewing the insurance on the Town Hall and contents, and that the money be taken from funds in the treasury if there should be sufficient; if not that the Treasurer be authorized to borrow the money in anticipation of the taxes for the ensuing year, to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Meeting for town business dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------- Page 179 1887 Bedford Nov 18 1887 At a meeting to the Town Clerks of Concord, Lexington Bedford, Lincoln and Burlington, comprising the 19th Middlesex Representative District, held a noon this day it was found that ballots had been cast as follows: Concord Lexington Bedford Lincoln Burlington For Edwin H. Blake of Bedford, 273. 165. 84 52 29 = 603 " Amos B. Cutler of Bedford, 117. 68 39 20 34 = 278 " Lewis Whitney of Lincoln, 10 109 0 12 4 = 135 " Thomas B. Hosmer of Bedford, 1 1 " Prescott Keyes of Concord, 1 1 --------- 1018 And two certificates of election were filled out for Edwin H. Blake of Bedford signed by Geo. Heywood, Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville, " " " Lexington. Charles A. Corey, " " " Bedford. J.L. Chapin " " " Burlington. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 180 1888 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 5, 1888 To Henry E. Bishop, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the fifthy day of March AD 1888 at nine o'clock in the forenoon, to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will elect one person who shall be Town Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, a member of the Board of Assessors, and Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; who shall occupy and office in the Town Hall and be present therein during stated hours, and make an appropriation for said officer's salary, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will vote to elect five Selectmen for the ensuing year. Art. 5. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including one member of the School Committee for the term of three years. Art. 6. To choose one Committee man for the term of three years, to fill a vacancy in the Cemetery Committee. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, including their several grades, and grant money for the same. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 181 1888 Art. 10. To provide for the support of the Fire Department, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the Street Lamps, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To see if the town wil accpt the list of Jurors, presented by the Selectmen. Art. 13. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in aswer to the following question: "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town." The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes" or "No" and the check list shall be used as provided by section 5 Chapter 100 of the Public Statutes. Art. 14. To see if the town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 16. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the town will make and appropriation for the proper observance of April 19, 1888. Art. 18. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abuttors will pay one half the expenses thereof. Art. 19. To see if the town will cause a new pipe to be laid from the gas main to the cellar of the Town Hall Building. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 182 1888 Art. 20. To see if the town will make an appropriation for care and improvement of the Cemetery. Art. 21. To see if the town will alter, amend or revise the by-laws of the town, or adopt new by-laws, or take any action relating thereto. Art. 22. To see if the town will appoint a Committee to take into consideration the subject of Drainage and appropriate 200 dollars for the expense of the same, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 23. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 24. To see if the town will authorize their Highway Surveyors to employ a Superintendent of Streets for the ensuing year. Art. 25. To see if the town will vote to improve the sanitary condition of the lock-up in TownHall Building, and appropriate money for the same, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 26. To see if the town will choose a Committee to consider the advisability of the purchase by the town of the franchise of the Lexington Water Company, and report at the next town meeting, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 27. To see if the town will vote to allow the "Lexington Club" to occupy the Assessors room in Town Hall free of charge. Hereof fail not and make dure return of the warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of February AD 1888 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 183 1888 The last meeting of the Board of Registrars to propose the voting list for the foregoing meeting, will be held at the Selectmen's Room Town Hall Buiding on Wednesday the 29th day of February AD 1888 from 7 till 10 oclock P.M. and no name can be placed on the list after that time except as provided by law. Lexington March 5 1888 In accordance with the instructions contained in the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of lexington as therein directed by posting a duly attested copy of this Warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy thereof with each family in tow seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 184 1888. Lexington March 5 1888 The meeting called by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein, the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: That the poll for the choice of Moderator be kept open three minutes. On ballot with the use of the check list Augustus E. Scott was unanimously elected and was duly sworn by the clerk. Art. 2. Voted: That the printed reports of the town officers be considered before the town for action thereon; On motion of Mr. A.W. Locke it was voted that so much of the Auditors report on page 30 paragraph 3 relating to appropriations and balances be referred to Committee on by-laws, appointed under Art. 21. Mr. Bryant of the Selectmen made a verbal report that the Board of Health had not called upon the State Board of Health to view the meadows in East Lexington as authorized by Art. 23 of meeting of March 7, 1887, for the reason that last season being so wet it was not deemed advisable so to do, until a dryer season and it was, Voted: That the Board of Health call upon the State Board of Health to view the premises at the proper time. Art. 3. Voted: That the article be indefinitely postponed. Art. 4. Voted: That the article be indefinitely postponed. Art. 5 & 6. Voted: That these articles be taken up together and Page 186 1888. declared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. --For School Committee for 3 years.-- Laura M. Brigham, One, 1 Carleton A. Staples, Two, 2 Ellen A. Stone, One hundred and sixty seven, 167 Robert M. Lawrence, One hundred and eighty, 180 and Robert M. Lawrence was declared elected as School Committee man for the term of three years. 13 female voters of whom 7 voted --For Constables.-- Walter Wellington, Fourteen, 14 Willard Walcott, One hundred and forty four, 144 John P. Dinan, One, 1 Daniel P. Mahoney, One hundred and seventy two, 172 Henry E. Bishop, One hundred and seventy five, 175 Abbott S. Mitchell, One hundred and eighty six, 186 and Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn) and Henry E. Bishop (sworn) were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. --For Cemetery Committee for 3 years.-- Luke W. Wright, One hundred and sixty one, 161 George H. Jackson, One hundred and eighty four, 184 and George H. Jackson was declared elected as Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years. --For Auditors-- Gershom Swan, Three hundred and forty one, 341 Hilman B. Sampson, Three hundred and forty two, 342 and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan (sworn) were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. The following were chosen by nomination. --For Fence Viewers.-- Leonard E. Bennink. - Frank D. Brown - George C. Goodwin (sworn) --For Field Drivers.-- Albert W. Tufts - John D. Bacon. - Alonzo E. Locke. (See page 203) --For Surveyors of Lumber-- Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn) - George E. Muzzey (sworn) Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. --------------------------------------------------------- Page 187 1888. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of Two thousand (2000) dollars be appointed for the support of the Poor the ensuing year. (see Art. 14) Art. 8. Voted: That the sum of Four thousand (4000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Highways the ensuing year. (see Art. 14) Art. 9. Voted: That the sum of Ten thousand (10,000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year (see Art. 14) Art. 10. Voted: That the sum of nine hundred and fifty (950) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire Department, the ensuing yera. (see Art. 14) Art. 11. Voted: That the sum of Eighteen hundred (1800) dollars, be appropriated for the support of Street Lamps, the ensuing year (see Art. 14) Art. 12. The list of Jurors as proposed by the Selectmen and posted according to law was read and the town Voted: To strike from the list of names Thomas J. OBrien and Willard C. Peirce they having been drawn since the list was posted. Voted: That Alexander M. Tucker Elijah A. Shaw and George E. Muzzey be excused from serving on the list of Jurors. Voted: That the names of Ira F. Burnham, Patrick F. Cacey, Albert B. Smikth, Walter Wellington and James A. Mitchell be added to the list. Voted: That the Jury list as amended be accepted by the town. Art. 13. This article was taken up in conection with Arts. 5 & 6 so that balloting could be made at the same time; before the polls were opened the self registering ballot box was shown to be empty and then locked and the key of the bottom box given to the Constable in attendance; whn the register (which stood at 0 at the beginning of the ballotting) reached 200 the machinery failed to work until the box was opened and machinery fixed, and also when the register reached 300 it again stopped until fixed. At the close of the polls the register showed 306 but on the ballots being counted there were 331, as follows. "Yes" One hundred and twenty nine. 129. "No" Two hundred and two. 202. Art. 14. Voted: that the list of appropriations as submitted by the Selectmen be acted on item by item, as follows ------------------------------------------------------- Page 188 1888. Support of Poor, (see Art. 7) two thousand dollars. $2000.00 Highways, ( " " 8) four thousand dollars. 4000.00 Schools, ( " " 9) ten thousand dollars. 10000.00 Fire Department ( " " 10) nine hundred and fifty dollars. 950.00 Street Lamps, ( " " 11) eighteen hundred dollars. 1800.00 Town Debt, two thousand six hundred dollars. 2600.00 Constables and Police, two thousand dollars. 2000.00 Salaries of Selectmen, eight hundred dollars. 800.00 Assessors, four hundred and twenty five dollars. 425.00 Janitors of Town & Village Halls, five hundred dollars. 500.00 Fuel and lights for do., four hundred dollars. 400.00 Hydrants, sixteen hundred and forty dollars, 1640.00 Concrete Walks, (see Art. 18) six hundred dollars. 600.00 Town Clerk, one hundred dollars. 100.00 Auditors, forty five dollars. 45.00 Ringing Bells, seventy dollars. 70.00 Printing, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 School Committee, three hundred dollars, 300.00 Interest, sixteen hundred dollars. 1600.00 Treasurer and Collector, five hundred dollars. 500.00 Registrars of Voters, one hundred dollars. 100.00 Treasurer of Cary Library, fifty dollars. 50.00 Librarian of Cary Library, four hunded and fifty dollars. 450.00 East Lexngton Reading Room, three hundred dollars. 300.00 Memorial Day, one hundred and twenty five dollars. 125.00 Abatement of Taxes, five hundred dollars. 500.00 Discount of Taxes, four hundred dollars. 400.00 Celebration of April 19, 1988 (see Art. 17) two hundred dollars. 200.00 Care of Common, two hundred dollars. 200.00 Superintendent of Schools, three hundred and fifty dollars. 350.00 Enforcement of Liquor law, two hundred dollars. 200.00 Voted: That the appropriation for Care of Common be expended by a Committee apponted by the "Field and Garden Club." Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to cause the gas lamp in the rear of the Town Hall building to be lighted on all nights when the Town Hall is occupied. Voted: That the School Committee be authorized and requested to formulate and submit a plan at the next town meeting, for teaching the industrial arts to the pupils of our public schools. -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 189 1888. Voted: That Mr. William B. Foster be instructed to confer with the Lexington Water Company in regard to establishing a telephone communication and report at the April meeting with recommendations. Voted: That the lamplighters be requested to report to one of the Selectmen, or some one designated by the Selectmen, in regard to lighting lamps on doubtful nights. Voted: That the sum of thirty five hundred (3500) dollars of the appropriations made (in addition to the sum of two hunded (200) dollars for celebration of April 19, 1888) be taken from money now in the treasury, and that the balance be assessed the present year. Art. 15. Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before Dec 1st 1888, and that a discount of one half of one per cent per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment; and that all taxes remaning unpaid at that date be subject to interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before May 1st 1889. Art. 16. Voted: That the town authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 17. Voted: That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of April 19, 1888 and that said sum be taken from any unappropriated money now in the treasury, and be expended by a Committee to be chosen by the Lexington Historical Society. (see Art. 14) Art. 18. Voted: That the sum of six hundred (600) dollars be appropriated to construct sidewalks with concrete or other material where the abuttors will pay one half the expense thereof. Voted: That the balance of last years appropriation and so much of the appropriation for the present year as may be required to the purpose be expended at the discretion of the Selectmen to construct cross walks. See Art. 14. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 190 1888. Art. 19. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to cause a new pipe to be laid from the gas main to the cellar of the Town Hall Building. Art. 20. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Cemetery Committee to consider the matter of improving and care of Cemetery and report at the next meeting. Art. 21. Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the chair to take into consideration the matter of changes in the by-laws of the town, and report at the next April Meeting, and the chair appointed as such Committee Robert P. Clapp, Leonard A. Saville, Leonard E. Bennink, and subsequently it was Voted: That Augustus E. Scott be added to the Committee. Art. 22. Voted: That a Committee of five be appointed by the chair to consider subject of Drainage and report at a subsequent meeting, and that the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for the expenses of said Committee, and the following were appointed by the Moderator. Dr. J.O. Tilton. J.S. Munroe. W.H. Merriam George O. Smith. George O. Whiting. Art. 23. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 24. Voted: That the matter be referred to a Committee of three to be apponted by the chair, to take the subject into considerationand report at the April meeting, with estimates of the cost of the improvements, and the chairman appointed Gershom Swan. George E. Muzzey. George H. Thurston. Art. 26. Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to consider the advisibility of the purchase by the town of the franchise of the Lexington Water Company; also to take into consideration the feasibility of providing ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 191 1888. other sources of supply of water; also to ascertain if at any time the Water Company has violated its contract with the town, and report at the next meeting, and the following were appointed as such Committee. F.F. Raymond. James S. Munroe. E.A.Shaw to which Committee A.E. Scott was subsequently added by vote of the town. Voted: That one hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated for the expenses of said Committee. Art. 27. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full powers. After the vote for town officers, previously recorded, was given, the ballots cast and the check list used, were sealed up and endorsed by the Moderator and Clerk; such of the newly elected officers as were present took the oath of office, and the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 192 1888 Lexington March 15 1888 At a meeting of the Selectmen held this day the following appointments were made. Librarian of Cary Library for ne year from April 1st at a salary of four hundred (400) dollars per annum. --Grace S. Wellington.-- First Assistant acting as Librarian. --Florence Whitcher.-- Second Assistant Librarian, salary fifty (50) dollars per annum --Elmina Munroe.-- Librarian of East Lexington branch of Cary Library. (salary two hundred and sixteen (216) dollars per annum.) --Nellie Holbrook.-- Register of Voters for three years from May 1, 1888. --George O. Smith.-- Superintendent of Town Scales. --Leonard A. Saville.-- Public Weighters. --Rufus W. Holbrook.-- --Leonard A. Saville.-- Sealer of Weights and Measures. --Everett S. Locke.-- Sexton --Charles T. West.-- Janitor of Town one year from Aril 1st 1888. (salary $450>00) --George H. Thurston.-- Janitor of Village Hall. (salary $50.00) --Walter Wellington.)-- Police Officers. Salary $2.50 per day. --Henry E. Bishop.-- --Daniel P. Mahoney.-- Special Police. (without pay) --George H. Thurston.-- --Walter Wellington.-- --Abbott S. Mitchell-- Superintendent and Matron of Almshouse. --Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. White.-- (salary $550.00) Trustees of Gammell Fund. --Miss Lucy W. Blodgett.-- --Mrs. Lucy M.R. Whiting.-- Measurers of Wood and Bark. --Horace B. Davis. (sworn)-- --Frank V. Butters-- --Leonard A. Saville.-- --Augustus Childs.-- --R.W. Holbrook.-- A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Charles T. West, Clerk of the Board. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 193 1888 Lexington April 18 1888 Leonard A. Saville Esq. Town Clerk Dear Sir, At a meeting of the Selectmen on April 18, 1888 William B. Foster, E.J.B. Nourse and Willard Walcott were appointed Engineers of the Fire Departent and fire wards for one year from May 1st. Yours respectully, Charles T. West Clerk. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington May 1, 1888 E.J.B. Nours, William B. Foster and Willard Walcott have this day filed with the Town Clerk their acceptance of the office of Engineers of the Fire Department and Firewards of the Town of Lexington for the year ensuing. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 194 1888 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday June 4 1888. To Abbott S. Mitchell Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday June 4 1888 at 7 1/2 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, namely: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To fill vacancies in town offices if any exist. Art. 4. To see if the town will vote to have more men in the Fire Department, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the town will instruct the School Committee in their appointment of teachers to fill vacancies, to give the graduates of the Lexington High School the preference. Art. 6. To see if the town will change the name of the Bowditch School in North Lexington to the Tidd School. Art. 7. To see if the town will revoke the vote pased at the meeting in March 1887, requiring the Lexington Savings Bank, to pay for the occupancy of the room in the Selectmen's department in the Town Hall Building. Art. 8. To see if the town will instruct the Surveyors of highways to put a drain pipe through under Monument street, between the estates of Mrs. Henry Mulliken and S.W. Hendley, connecting with the ditch at the corner of said Mulliken's carpenters shop, with catch basins on each side of said street, and appropriate money for the same, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 9. To see if the town will exempt from taxation for a ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 195 1888 term of years, such buiding as may be erected for manufacturing purposes in East Lexington, by Charles F. Bacon, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 10. To see what action the town will take in relation to a petition of the Woburn Electric Light Co. Art. 11. To hear the report of the Seectmen on laying out an extension of Oakland street, on petition of D.W. Muzzey and others. Art. 12. To hear the report of the Selectmen on laying out an extension of Forest street, on petition of A.C. Washburn and others. Art. 13. To see if the town will make an appropriation to concrete around the Adams School House, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 14. To see if the town will make an appropriation to be used for the removal of snow, or act in any manne relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this 17th day of May AD 1888. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. The Registrars of Voters will meet to prepare the voting list for the foregoing meeting on Wednesday May 30 1888 from 7 to 10 oclock P.M. at the Selectmens Room in the Town Hall Building. Lexington May 31 1888 By virtue of this warrant, I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall: as within directed, by posting attested copies of this warrant in the post offices and two other public places in the town; also by leaving a printed attested copy of the within warrant, at every dwelling house in the town, not less than seven days before the day appointed for holding the within named meeting. Abbott S. Mitchell, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereone. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 196 1888 Lexington Monday June 4, 1888 The meeting called by the foregoing warrant, assembled at the time and place therein specified, and at 7.30 oclock P.M was called to order by the Town Clerk who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon and the business proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: THat the poll of choice of Moderator be kept open three minutes. On ballot with the use of the check list A.E. Scott had 15 votes, Geor. O Whiting had 1 voted, and A.E. Scott was declared chosen as Moderator and duly sworn. Art. 2. Mr. Geo. E. Muzzey for the Committee appointed under Art. 25 of the March meeting to consider the sanitary condition of the lcok up in the basement of the Town Hall Building, made a verbal report, and recommended an appropriation of one hundred and seventy five (175) dollars to make the needed improvements, which sum was voted by the town. to be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury, and to be expended under the direction of the same Committee. Mr. F.F. Raymond for the Committee appointed under Art. 26 of the March meeting in regard to the water supply asked for more time to make their report as they wished to examine the condition of sources in the dry season, and further time was granted. Mr. E.P. Bliss for the School Committee (see vote under Art. 14 of March meeting page 188) made a report (see Reports of Committees page 268) Voted: that the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendations be adopted, andthe sum of five hundred (500) dollars be appropriated for the object. Mr. R.P. Clapp for the Committee on revision of the By Laws (see Art. 21 page 190) submitted a report (see Reports of Committees page __) See By-Laws, as printed Voted: That the new By Laws be adopted section by section, which was done. Voted: Sections 1 and 3 of Art. of the By Laws be repealed. Voted: That the financial year of the town begin Jany 1 of each year and end December 31 of each year. Voted: That Mr. R.P. Clapp be a Committee to present the By Laws as adopted to the Superior Court for approval, and cause copies to the number of 1500 to be printed and circulated at an expense not exceeding $50.00 which sum to be taken from the treasury. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 197 1888 Mr. A.E. Scott called Mr. L.E. Bennink to the chair, and took the floor and made a report for the Committee on reorganizing the Trustees of the Cary Library appointed at the meeting held Oct 13, 1887 (see page 172). Mr. Scott made a clear and detailed report of the history of the Cary Library from its inception, including its management, donations to the Library, and reasons for making the changes proposed by the act of incorporation, after which Dr. H. Holmes made some statements in regard to the subject, and as the hour was late (10.20 P.M) Mr. A.W. Bryant moved and adjourment. Voted: That this meeting stand adjourned to June 11 at 7.30 P.M Lexington June 11 1888 Meeting called to order at time of adjournment, and Mr. A.W. Bryant moved to lay the matter of report of the Committee on the Cary Library on the table but the town refused to do so; and discussion on the report was resumed by Messrs. James R. Reed, R.P. Clap, Dr. H. Holmes, E.P. Blis and others who opposed, and Messrs. W.H. Meriam, Cornelius Wellington, A.E. Scott and others in favor. Mr. Webster Smith moved that the matter be indefinitely postponed and the Committee be discharged, which proposition was fully discussed, and a vote taken and the Moderator declared it not a vote, which decision was doubted, and the house polled with the following result. In favor of indefinite postponement 79. Opposed to " " 62 and the Moderator declared the subject indefinitely postponed and the Committee discharged. Mr. A.S. Mitchell made a report for the Cemetery Committee (see reports of Committees page 270) but no action was taken. Mr. A.W. Bryant moved and the town Voted: To adjourn till Tuesday June 19th at 7 1/2 oclock P.M. Lexington June 19, 1888 Meeting as per adjournment, Report of Cemetery Committee which was under consideration at time of adjournment was taken up, Voted: That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated to carry out the recommendation of the Cemetery Committee, said sum to be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 198 1888 Mr. W.B. Foster who was appointed at the meeting of March 5th to confer with the Lexington Water Company in regard to establishing a Telephone communication with the Pumping Station and the Town, made a report (see Reports of Committees page 271) Voted: That the report be accepted and that the sum of one hundred and ten ($110.00) dollars be appropriated to carry out the recommendations of the report, said sum to be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Art. 3. The Town Clerk reported that one vacancy existed in the Board of Fence Viewers and James S. Munroe (sworn) was chosen to fill the vacancy. (See Page 203) James E. Crone, John D. Bacon and Charles Blodgett were chosen to fill vacancies in the board of Field Drivers. Art. 4. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 5. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postpoined. Art. 6. Voted: That the name of the "Bowditch" School in the north district, be changed to the "Tidd" School in honor of the late Mr. Charles Tidd, for many years a teacher and School Committee man in the town. Art. 7. Some discussion was had in regard to this matter by Messrs. G.W. Robinson Cornelius Wellington B.T. Batcheller and others, and the town finally: Voted: Not to rescind the vote of March 1887, which vote was dubted, and the house was polled with the following result In favor of rescinding the vote of March 1887. 40 Opposed to " " " " " " 39 and the Moderator declared the vote of March 1887 rescinded. Art. 8. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Surveyors of Highways and that they be instructed to cause the work to be done, and that the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated therefor, to be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Art. 9. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 199 1888 Art. 10. Some discussion was had upon this matter in which it was claimed that the Lexington Gas Light Company a corporation in which many of our citizens were interested, should have the first chance to supply the town with Electric Light, and Mr. M.H. Merriam made the folllwing motion, and the town Voted: That is the Lexington Gas Light Company, shall within thirty days from this date give satisfactory assurance to the Selectmen, that they will proceed immediately to establish an Electric Lighting plant, so as to furnish Electric Light to any of the residents who may rquire the same, then the consideration of the petition of the Woburn Electric Light Co shall be indefinitely postponed. Provided however that if they shall fail to so assure the Selectmen, then the petition of the Woburn Electric Light Co shall be granted. Art. 11. The Selectmen made a report on an extension of Oakland st (see reports of committees page 272) and the town, Voted: That the report be accepted and that the sum of one hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated for the cost of the work, to be taken from any appropriated money in the treasury. Art. 12. The Selectmen made a report on an extension of Forest st. (see reports of committees page 273) and the town, Voted: That the report be accepted and that the sum of one hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated for the cost of the work, to be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury. Art. 13. Voted: That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated form money in the treasury to pay for the work Voted: That if the unappropriated money in the treasury be not sufficient for this and other appropriations made at this meeting, the Selectmen be authorized to borrow money therefor in anticipation of the collection of taxes. Art. 14. Voted: That the sum of five hundred (500) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of removing snow, the money to be taken from the treasury, or raised as provided under Art. 13. Meeting declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 200 1888. Warrant for a Town Meeting Saturday September 1st 1888. To Henry E. Bishop, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday evening Sept 1st 1888 at 7.30 oclock to act on the following articles, viz:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will assent that the Corporation of the Cary Library may take and hold for the purposes of the formation and maintenance of a public library in Lexington, the funds and property now held by the trustees of Cary Library, which they have acquired and hold under the terms of the gifts and bequests of Maria Cary, to be held and applied by the Corporation in the same manner as if held by said trustees, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will transfer to said corporation all other funds now held by it for the purposes of a public library or for the present Cary Library, also all the books and pamphlets comprising the present Cary Library, and objects of curiosity and art, and other property connected therewith, to be held and applied by the Corporation in the same manner as if they were held by the town, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the town will approve or reject the list of persons, or any part thereof, nominated by members of the Corporation of the Cary Library, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant wit your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this eighteenth day of August A.D. 1888. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 201 1888 The Registrars of Voters of the Town of Lexington will be in session on Wednesday, the 29th day of August 1888, from 7. till 10 oclock P.M at the Selectmens Room, to prepare the voting list for the foregoing meeting, and no name can be placed on the voting list for said meeting after that time. There was also printed on the foregoing Warrant, the Act of Incorporation of the Cary Library, being Chapter 342 of the Acts of 1888, as follows: ----------- [Chap. 342] An Act to Incorporate the Cary Library. Sect. 1. Alice B. Cary, William A. Tower, Carleton A. Staples, Edward G. Porter, Albert Bryant, James S. Munroe, Ellen Dana, Matthew H. Merriam, and Augustus E. Scott, their associates and successors are made a corporation by the name of the Cary Memorial Library, for the formation and maintenance of a public library in Lexington with all the powers and privileges, and subject to all the duties and liabilities set forth in the general laws which now are or hereafter may be in force and applicable to such corporations. Sect. 2. Said corporation may hold real and personal estate to the amount of two hundred thousand dollars for the purposes aforesaid in addition to books and objects of curiosity and art. Sect 3. Said corporation shall consist of at least thirty and not more than fifty members residents of the Town of Lexington to be elected by the corporation by ballot, together with the school committee and selectmen of said town, for the time being, who shall be members ex officiis. Sect. 4. The management and control of the property of said corporation, subject to its bylaws and regulations, shall be vested in a board of nine trustees, who shall be elected by said corporation from its members by ballot. At the first election three of said trustees shall be elected for one year, three for two year and three for three years, and thereafter said trustees shall be elected for three years, one-third thereof to be elected annually, except that members ex officiis shall be elected only for the terms of their respective offices; whenever a vacancy occurs in said board of trusteed said corporation shall fill the same for the unexpired term. Sect. 5. Whenever said Town of Lexington by vote at a town meeting called for that purpose shall have assented thereto said corporation may take and hold for the purposes aforesaid the funds and property now held by the trustees of Cary Library now existing in said town, which they have acquired and hold under the terms of the gifts and bequests of Maria Cary, late of said Lexington, deceased, to be held and applied by the corporation in the same manner as if held by said trustees, and shall file a detailed statement of such taking with the town clerk of said Lexington within thirty days thereafter. Any person sustaining damages by such taking may have his damages assessed by trial by jury upon a petition to the superior court for the county of Middlesex brought within sixty days after the filing of said statement. Said town of Lexington may also by vote at a town meeting called for that purpose transfer to said corporation all other funds now held or hereafter received by said town for the purposes o of a public library or for the present Cary library to be held and applied by the corporation in the same manner as if they were held by the town, and may transfer to said corporation the books and pamphlets comprising the present Cary library and objects of curiosity and art and other property connected therewith upon such terms and conditions as shall be agreed upon by said town and corporation. Sect. 6. The said corporation for the purposes aforesaid, may purchase or otherwise take in fee the land or any part thereof with the buildings and other fixtures thereon situated on the corner of Clark and Main Streets in Lexington aforesaid, and bounded north-easterly by Main Street, north-westerly by Clark Street, south-westerly by land of Porter and south-easterly by land of the estate of Charles Adair. Said Corporation shall within sixty days from the time it shall take said land, file in the registry of deeds for the county of Middlesex a descriptino of the land so taken as certain as is required in a common conveyance of lands, and a statement that the same is taken pursuant to the provisions of this act; and the title to the land so taken shall vest in said corporation. The said corporation shall pay all damages sustained by any person by the taking of said land under the provisions of this act. Any person sustaining damages as afore said under this act, who fails to agree with said corporation as to the amount of damages sustained, may have the damages assessed and determined in the manner provided by law where land is taken for the laying out of highways, on, application at any time within one year from the taking of said land under the authority of this act; but no application shall be made after the expiration of said one year. Sect. 7. In case of any petition for the assessment of damages under this act the court of commissioners on the request of the petitioner shall require said corporation to give satisfactory security for the payment of all damages and costs which may be awarded such petitioner for the land or other property taken, and all the right or authority of said corporation to enter upon or use such land or other property, excepting for making surveys, shall be suspended until it gives the security so required. Sect. 8. Said corporation shall allow the inhabitants of the town of Lexington free use of said library, under reasonable regulations, and said town may appropriate money and pay the same annually to said corporation toward defraying the expense of maintaining and increasing said library including the salary of a librarian and of any necessary assistants and the expense of the care of said library and of any library building which may be provided therefor. The town may also pay over to said corporation, for the use of the library, any money by law applicable to the use of a town library. Sect. 9. This act shall take effect upon its passage. [Approved May 15, 1888.] ---------- Lexington Aug 29. 1888 In accordance with the instruction contained in the foregoing warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a duly attested copy of this warrant in the Post offices and other public places in each village and by leaving an attested copy with each family in the town, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Henry E. Bishop Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 202 1888. Lexington Saturday Sept. 1 1888. The meeting having assembled in accordance with the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk, at the specified time and the warrant and the returns of the Constable thereon was read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows:- Art. 1. Voted: that the poll be kept open for three minutes for the choice of a Moderator by ballot. On ballot Harry M. Davis was chosen Moderator and was sworn by the clerk. Art. 2. No committee being ready to report the article was passed. Art. 3 & 4. On motion of Mr. Geo. O. Whiting it was Voted: That articles 3 and 4 be taken up and considered together. Discussion was had upon the questions contained in the articles named, by Rev. C.A. Staples, Geo. W. Sampson, Geo. O. Whiting and Albert W. Bryant in favor of the town assenting thereto, and by William Plumer, James Russell Reed and Geo. E. Muzzy who opposed the transfer to the Corporation and it was Voted: That the town assents that the Corporation of the Cary Library may take and hold for the purposes of the formation and maintenance of a public library in Lexington, the funds and property now held by the trustees of Cary Library, which they have acquired and hold under the terms of the gifts and bequests of Maria Cary, to be held and applied by the Corporation in the same manner as if held by said trustees, and that the town will, and by this vote does, transfer to said Corporation all other funds now held by it for the purposes of a public library or for the present Cary Library, also the boks and pamphlets comprising the present Cary Library, and objects of curiosity and art, and other property connected therewith, to be held and applied by the Corporation in the same manner as if they were held by the town. The vote was by "yea" and "nay," and was declared by the moderator carried in the affirmative, which was doubted, and the house was polled and the check list was used with the following result: In favor of the transfer one hundred and forty, (140) Opposed to the transfer ninety three, (93) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 203 1888. Art. 5. The following ticket was circulated at the meeting: ---------- Nominees for Membership in the Corporation of the Cary Library [Daw a line through the names of those you do not with to vote for or otherwise erase them.] Francis E. Ballard, Benjamin F. Brown, E.G. Champney, James E. Crone, Edward E. Cutler, George O. Daivs, George H. Emery, Charles C. Goodwin, Miss Emma C. Hamlin, Rev. P.J. Kavanagh, Alonzo E. Locke, John F. Maynard, Mrs. Annie W. Muzzey, Rev. G.G. Nicolls, Charles P. Nunn, Albert S. Parsons, Miss Gertrude Pierce, Geo. W. Porter, D.D., Miss Lucy Putnam, Mrs. Rebecca E. Robinson, Miss F.M. Robinson, Leonard A. Saville, George O. Smith, J.O. Tilton, M.D., Rev. Thos. Thompson, Alex. M. Tucker, Charles A. Wellington, Geo. O. Whiting, Bradley C. Whitcher, Mrs. Ida L. Willard, Fred'k O. Vaille. A majority of all the votes cast is required for election. Mr. S.E. Bennink moved that the ticket be voted for in the usual manner. Mr. R.P. Clapp moved to amend, that the list as printed be approved by the town and it was Voted: That the list of names as printed be approved by the town. Meeting declared dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Aug 18, 1888 At a meeting of the Selectmen held this day Henry E. Bishop (sworn) A.S. Mitchell (sworn) and C.H. Franks (sworn) were appointed Field Drivers till March 1889. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 204 1888 Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday Nov. 6, 1888. To Abbott S. Mitchell, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in National, State, District, and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the sixth day of November AD 1888 at seven o'clock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following National, State, District and County officers, viz:- Presidential Electors; Representative in Congress for Fifth Congressional District; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Councillor for Third Councilor District; Secretary of the Commonwealth; Treasurer and Receiver General; Auditor; Attorney General; Senator for Second Middlesex District; Representative in General Court for Nineteenth Middlesex District; Register of Probate and Insolvency; County Treasurer; County Commissioner; and Register of Deeds for Southren District. The Selectmen will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four oclock P.M., and as much longer as the meeting may direct not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this eighteenth day of October A.D. 1888. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. Lexington Oct 30 1888. By virtue of this warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, to assemble at the Town Hall Tuesday Nov 6 1888 as within ordered, by posting a true and attested copy of this warrant in the post offices and two other public places in the town, and by leaving a printed attested copy of the within warrant at every dwelling house in said town, --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 205 1888. not less than seven days before the day appointed for said meeting. A.S. Mitchell Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Oct 31 1888 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by burning, the ballots, cast at the State Election held Tuesday Nov 8, 1887 Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington Tuesday Nov 6th, 1888 The meeting in accordance with the foregoing Warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, the ballot box was shown to be empty and then locked and owin to the absence of the Constable George H. Thurston was sppointed Constable pro tem. to hold one of the keys thereto, and the Chairman of the Selectmen declared that poll open and the balloting was begun. At 11.30 A.M. on motion of G.W. Sampson it was Voted: That the polls be kept open until 4.30 oclock P.M. On closing the polls a tthe time voted, the register on the ballot box registered 577, the names on the check list showed that 577 names thereon had been checked (out of a total of 630) and when the ballot box was opened and the ballots therein counted there were found to be 577. The balltos were then sorted and counted by the Selectmen and Town Clerk, and as a result of their labors the following was announced by the chairman. [Written sideways on margin] "Harrison and Morton" "Cleveland and Thurman" [end] --For Presidential Electors at large.-- George D. Robinson, of Chicopee, Three hundred and fifty five, 355 William F. Draper, of Hopedale, Three hundred and fifty five, 355 John Boyle O'Reilly, of Boston, Two hundred and eighteen, 218 George M. Stearns, of Chicopee, Two hundred and twenty, 220 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 206 1888 --District No. 1-- John H. Reed of Barnstable, Three hundred and fifty-five, 350 Thomas C. Day of Barnstable, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 2.-- George E. Freeman of Brockton, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Bushrod Morse of Sharon, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 3.-- Holsey J. Boardman of Boston, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Nathan Matthews Jr. of Boston, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 4.-- Elijah Mertain Hatch of Boston, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Matthew Keany, of Boston, Two hundred and nineteen, 219. --District No. 5.-- Henry J. Wells of Cambridge, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Charles H. Taylor of Boston, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 6.-- Horation Wellington of Boston, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Henry Bradlee of Medford, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 7.-- Francis Norwood of Beverly, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. James F. Dean of Salem, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 8.-- Charles U. Bell of Lawrence, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. John C. Sanborn of Lawrence, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 9.-- Charles Q. Tirrell of Natick, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. William Aspinwall of Brookline, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 10.-- Frank P. Goulding of Worcester, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Edward W. Lincoln of Worcester, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --------------------------------------------------------------- Page 207 1888 --District No. 11.-- Chester C. Conants of Greenfield, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Frederick S. Coolidge of Ashburnham, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --District No. 12.-- Elisha Morgan of Springfield, Three hundred and fifty-five, 355. Walter Cutting of Pittsfield, Two hundred and twenty, 220. --For Governor.-- Oliver Ames of Easton, Three hundred and forty nine, 349. William E. Russell of Cambridge, Two hundred and twenty eight, 228. William H. Earle of Worcester, One, 2 --For Lieutenant Governor.-- John Q.A. Brackett of Arlington, Three hundred and sixty, 360. John W. Corcoran of Clinton, Two hundred and sixteen, 216 --For Secretary of the Commonwealth.-- Henry B. Peirce of Abington, Three hundred and sixty two, 362. William N. Osgood of Boston, Two hundred and fifteen, 215. --For Treasurer and Receiver General.-- George A. Marden, of Lowell, Three hundred and sixty one, 361. Henry C. Thacher, of Yarmouth, Two hundred and fifteen, 215 --For Auditor.-- Charles R. Ladd of Springfield, Three hundred and sixty, 360. William A. Williams of Worcester, Two hundred and seventeen, 217 --For Attorney General.-- Andrew J. Waterman of Pittsfield, Three hundred and sixty one, 361. Samuel O. Lamb, Two hundred and sixteen, 216 --For County Commissioner.-- Samuel O. Upham of Waltham, Three hundred and fifty seven, 357. Alphonso M. Lunt of Cambridge, Two hundred and eighteen, 218 --For County Treasurer.-- Joseph O. Hayden of Somerville, Five hundred and seventy six, 576. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 208 1888. --For Register of Probate and Insolency.-- Joseph H. Tyler of Winchester, Five hundred and seventy seven, 577. --For Register of Deeds, Southern District-- Charles B. Stevens of Cambridge, Five hundred and seventy seven, 577. --For Register of Deeds, Norther District.-- Joseph P. Thompson of Lowell, Two hundred and seventeen, 217. --For Representative to Congress, Fifth District.-- Nathaniel P. Banks of Waltham, Three hundred and forty three, 343. Thomas W. Higginson of Cambridge, Two hundred and twenty nine, 229. --For Councillor, Third District.-- Robert O. Fuller of Cambridge, Three hundred and fifty eight, 358. William E. Plummer of Newton, Two hundred and seventeen, 217. --For Senator - Second Middlesex District.-- Henry J. Hosmer of Concord, Three hundred and thirty nine, 339. George O. Whiting of Lexington, Two hundred and thirty six, 2366. --For Representative to General Court - 19th Middlesex District.-- John F. Hutchinson of Lexington, Three hundred and forty one, 341. James S. Munroe of Lexington - Two hundred and thirty three, 233. After the result of the balloting had been announced, the blanks were filled out signed and sealed, the ballot cast, and the check list used sealed and endorsed as required by law, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record: Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Page 209 1888 Bedford Nov 16, 1888 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of Concord, Lexington Bedford, Lincoln and Burlington, towns comprising the 19th Middlesex Representative District held at noon this day it was found that votes had been cast as follows; for one Representative to the General Court, John F. Hutchinson of Lexington had In Lexington 341, in Concord 341, in Bedford 104, in Lincoln 88, in Burlington 44, making a total of Nine hundred and eighteen, 918. James S. Munroe of Lexington had In Lexington 233, in Concord 234, in Bedford 79, in Lincoln 57, in Burlington 69, making a total of Six hundred and seventy two, 672. Marshall Woods of Burlington had In Bedford 2, in Lincoln 8, making a total of Ten, 10. Total vote for Representative, 1600. And two Certificates of Election were filled out for John F. Hutchinson of Lexington and one copy sent to the Secretary of the Commonwealth andone copy sent to said Hutchinson signed by George Heywood, Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville, " " " Lexington. Charles A. Corey, " " " Bedford. James S. Chapin, " " " Lincoln. Samuel Sewall, " " " Burlington. after which the meeting was dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 210 1888. Relative to Cary Library Corporation. Lexington Nov 14 1888 Whereas the Cary Library, a corporation established at Lexington, Middlesex County, by an act of the Legislature of Massachusetts, approved May 15th 1888 was authorized by said act whenever said townof Lexington by vote at a town meeting called for that purpose should assent thereto, to take and hold for purposes of incorporation the funds and property held by the trustees of Cary Library now existing in said town, which they have acquired and hold under the terms of the gifts and bequests of Maria Cary, late of said Lexington, deceased, to be held and applied by the corporation in the same manner as if held by paid trustees, and was required to file a detailed statemwent of such taking with the town clerk of said Lexington within thirty days thereafter: And whereas said town of Lexington by its vote passed at a town meeting called for that purpose and held on the first day of September 1888 did assent thereto, Now therefore the said Cary Library under the authority thus given hereby takes the following property now held by said trustees, to wit: A note of the Town of Lexington, dated April 1, 1883 for $6000.00 A note of the Town of Lexington, dated February 28, 1887, for $5000.00 A deposit in the Lexington Savings Bank, All other funds in the hands of its treasurer, All books, pamphlets, and objects of curiosity and art, and all other property of every kind held by said trustees which they have acquired and hold under the terms of the gifts and bequests of Maria Cary, late of Lexington, deceased, And it hereby files the foregoing as a detailed statement of such taking with the town clerk of said Lexington in accordance with the provisions of said act. In witness thereof the said Cary Library has caused these presents to be signed by Carlton A. Satples, its president, - duly authorized by a vote of said Corporation at a meeting held on the fifteenth day of October 1888 - this fourteenth day of November AD 1888. Cary Library by Carlton A. Staples, Prest. [President] ---------------------------------------------------------- Page 211 1888. Relative to Cary Library Corporation. Lexington Nov 14, 1888 At a meeting of the Cary Library Corporation held Oct 15, 1888 it was, Voted: That we now take possession of the books and pamphlets comprising the present Cary Library, and objects of curiosity and Art, and other property connected therewith, transferred to this Cororation by vote of the town of Lexington at the town meeting holden September 1st 1888, and that the Clerk be instructed to notify the Trustees of Cary Library, that this Corporation has taken such possession. Voted: That the Clerk be instructed to request the treasurer of the Trustees of Cary Library, to deliver to Charles C. Goowin, the treasurer of this corporation, all money andother property now n his hands or possession, transferred to this corporation, by the town of Lexington, by its vote at the town meeting holden September 1st 1888. Mr. A.E. Scott offered the following which was adopted: Whereas the Cary Library by its act of incorporation approved May 15th 1888, was authorized whenever the town of Lexington, by vote at a town meeting called for that purpose, should assent thereto, to take and hold for the purposes of its incorporation, the funds and property now held by the Trustees of Cary Library, now existing in said town, which they have acquired and hold under the terms of the gifts and bequests of Maria Cary, late of said Lexington, deceased, to be held and applied by the Corporation in the same manner as if held by said trustees; and whereas said town at a meeting called for the purpose, on the first day of September A.D. 1888, did by its vote assent thereto; now therefore it is Voted: That we do now take said funds and property, under the provisions of said act, and we authorize the president of the Corporation to sign and file a detailed statement of such taking, with the town clerk of said Lexington, as provided in said act. Voted: That the clerk be instructed to deliver to the clerk and treasurer of the trustees of Cary Library, an attested copy of the above vote, and to request said treasurer to deliver to Charles C. Goodwin the treasurer of the Corporation, all the funds and property, now in his hands referred to in said vote. A true copy from the records of the Corporation. George O. Davis Clerk. Town Clerk's Office Lexington Nov 14, 1888. The foregoing statement and votes filed in this office this day. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 212 1888 Bequest of Heirs of Nichols Locke Town Treasurer's Office Lexington Dec 6 1888 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred (100) dollars from the heirs of Nicholes Locke (late of Lexington) the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapt. 225 of the Acts of 1870 upon lot No. 3 in the Town Cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington, in dressing and care of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. E.S. Spaulding Treasurer A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington Feby 21 1889 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by burning the ballots cast at State Election Nov 6th 1888. Attest: Leonard A Saville Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 213 1889. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 4, 1889 To Abbot S. Mitchell, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the fourth day of March AD 1889, at nine oclock in the forenoon, to act of the following articles, viz:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including one member of the School Committee for the term of three years. Art. 4. To choose one member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. Art. 5. To provide for the support of the Poor the ensing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 6. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year, including their several grades, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Fire Department, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Street Lamps, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors, presented by the Selectmen. Art. 11. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses, for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 214 1889. following question, "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot, "Yes" or "No" and the check list and registering ballot box shall be used as provided by law. Art. 12. To see if the town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 13. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes, the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 14. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the town will make an appropriation of two hundred dollars for the proper observance of April 19 1889, to be expended under the direction of a committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 16. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abuttors will pay on-half the expense thereof. Art. 17. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 18. To see if the town will make an appropriation towards sprinkling the streets of the two villages during the coming season. Art. 19. To see if the town will provide a reading room for the East Lexington Branch of the Cary Library. Art. 20. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of two ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 215 1889. hundred and fifty dollars, for instruction in sewing in the schools. Art. 21. To see if the town will appoint a Committee to report at the April meeting concerning a new School House for Hancock Schools, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 22. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the payment of land damages, as awarded by the County Commissioners on account of improvements on Main street. Art. 23. To see if the town will instruct the Selectmen to petition the Legislature to amend the Act of Incorporation of Cary Library, so that the town shall have a representation on its Board of Trustees. Art. 24. To see if the town will accept the ten feet on the south east side of Mount Vernon street, as given by Levi Prosser, making the street fifty feet wide instead of forty feet. Art. 25. To see if the town will pay for placing a water closet in the Masonic apartment of the Town Hall, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 26. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of two hundred dollars, for care and improvement of the Cemtery, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 27. To see if the town will remit the amount due for rent from the Lexington Savings Bank, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fourteenth day of February AD 1889. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Albert W. Bryant. | of Charles T. West. | Lexington. -------------------------------------------------------- Page 216 1889. Lexington March 1, 1889 By virtue of the within warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants by posting attested copies of this warrant in the post offices and two other public places in the town, and by leaving a printed copy of the warrant at every dwelling house in the town, not less than seven days before the day appointed for holding the within mentioned meeting, and at the same time distributed the annual town reports, by leaving one at every dwelling house in town. A.S. Mitchell Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant, and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington March 4 1889 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the meeting therein motified was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: "That the poll remain open until 9.20 for choice of Moderator." On ballot with the use fo the check list Robert P. Clapp was unanimously chosen Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. The Moderator subsequently appointed as tellers, H.A.C. Woodward L.E Bennink, F.E. Ballard and Abram B. Smith to assist in receiving and counting the ballots, and they were also sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. The Committee on Water Supply made a partial report. (see Reports of Committees: Page 274) and asked for further time to examine the subject, which was granted by the Town, till next year. Dr. J.O. Tilton for the Committee on Drainage made a report. (Reports of Committees Page 276) Voted: That the report be accepted and its recommendations be adopted and that a sum not exceeing five hundred (500) dollars be appropriate ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 217 1889. to carry out the provisions of the report in relation to a survey of the town, and also to further consider the matter of providing a cart to carry off the contents of vaults and cesspools, and report thereon later; and that the same Committee be continued in charge of the matters contained in the report. Arts. 3 & 4. Voted: That these articles be taken up together, and thaqt we proceed to elect on one ballot: Three Selectmen who shall also be Surveyors of Highways, Overseers of the Poor and Board of Health; a Town Clerk; Three Assessors; One member of the School Committee for the term of three years; One member of the Cemetrey Committee for the term of three years; Two Constables; Two Auditors; One Treasurer who shall also be Collector of Taxes; and that the polls be kept open until half past five oclock P.M. after the close of the polls the tellers tabulated the result of the balloting and the Moderator annouinced the slate of the ballot as follows: --For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, Surveyors of Highways, and Board of Health.-- William B. Foster, One, 1. Bradley C. Whitcher, One hundred and eighty three, 183 George O. Whiting, One hundred and ninety four, 194 Albert W. Bryant, Two hundred and one, 201 Rufus W. Holbrook, Two hundred and forty five, 245 Charles T. West, Two hundred and fifty six, 256 Webster Smith, Two hundred and sixty two, 262 and Webster Smith (sworn), Charles T. West (sworn) and Rufus W. Holbrook (sworn) were declared elected as Selectmen for the ensuing year. --For Town Clerk-- Leonard A. Saville, Four hundred and fifty, 450 and Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was declared elected as Town Clerk for the ensuing year. --For Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.-- Leonard A. Saville, One, 1 Edwin S. Spaulding, Four hundred and forty eight, 448 and Edwin S. Spaulding (sworn) was declared elected as Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. --For School Committee for three years.-- Albert W. Bryant, Two hundred and twenty, 200 Benjamin F. Brown, Two hundred and sixty six, 266. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 218 1889. and Benjamin F. Brown was declared elected as School Committee man for the term of three yeras. (40 Females out of 43 registered voted for School Committee.) --For Assessors.-- Charles G. Fletcher, One, 1 Nelson W. Jenney, One hundred and eighty three, 183 Walter Wellington, Two hundred and sixty eight, 268 Joseph F. Simonds, Four hundred and thirty six, 436 Horace B. Davis, Four hundred and forty two, 442. and Horace B. Davis (sworn), Joseph F. Simonds (sworn) and Walter Wellington (sworn) were declared elected as Assessors for the remaining year. --For Cemetery Committee for three years.-- George Jackson, One, 1 Henry R. Bishop, One, 1 Henry Bowen, Two, 2 Henry E. Bishop, Five, 5 Charles T. West, Five, 5 John P. Dinan, Eight, 8 William Bo. Foster, Eighty eight, 88 Abbott S. Mitchell, Three hundred and thirty nine, 339 and Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn) was declared elected as Cemeter Committee man for the term of three years. --For Constables.-- Benjamin Gleason, One, 1 Edwin J.B. Nourse, Two, 2 John P. Dinan, Two, 2 Henry E. Bishop, Four, 4 Patrick Dacey, Two hundred and seven, 207 Abbott S. Mitchell, Two hundred and eighteen, 218 William B. Foster, Two hundred and seventy one, 271 and William B. Foster (sworn) and Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn) were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. --For Auditors.-- A.M. Tucker, One, 1 Gershom Swan, Four hundred and forty eight, 448 Hilman B. Sampson, Four hundred and fifty one, 451 and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan (sworn) were delcared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. See page 222 ----------------------------------------------------------- Page 219 1889 Art. 5. Voted: That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor for the ensuing year. Art. 6. Voted: That the sum of seven thousand five hunded (7500) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Highways for the ensuing year, and that thirty five hundred (3500) dollars be taken from money in the treasury and that four thousand (4000) dollars be assessed the present year. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of Eleven thousand five hundred (11500) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, and that fifteen hundred (1500) dollars be taken from any unexpeded money in the treasury and that ten thousand (10,000) dollars be assessed the present year. Art. 8. Voted That the sum of nine hundred and fifty (950) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire Department for the ensuing year . Voted: That the members of the Fire Department be increased from 40 to 50 and that the sum of One hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated to pay for services of such additional members. Art. 9. Voted That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of Street Lamps for the ensuing year. Art. 10. The list of Jurors presented by the Selectmen was amended by striking from the list the names of Walter Blodgett and George G. Filler, they having been drawn since the list was posted, and Voted: That Francis E. Ballard, John T. Demar, Herbert G. Locke and Cornelius Wellington be excused from serving at their own request. Voted: That the Jury list as amended be accepted by the town. Art. 11. Voted: That article 11 be taken up in connection with Articles 3 & 4 so that ballots can be cast on this question at the same time as for town officers. At the close of the polls the ballox box register stood at 349. On counting the ballots 345 were found to have been cast on the license question as follows Yes, One hundred and fifteen, 115 No, Two hundred and thirty, 230 and was so announced by the Moderator. (several ballots that should have been put into other ballot boxes were deposited in the registering ballot box by mistake.) -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 220 1889. Art. 12. The Selectmen submitted a list of amounts required to defray town expenses for the ensuing year and it was Voted. That the list be acted on "item by item," which was done and the amounts appropriated were as follows. For Town Debt, Twenty six hundred dollars, $2600.00 " Constables and Police, Two thousand dollars, 2000.00 " Salaries of Selectmen, Eight hundred dollars, 800.00 " " " Assessors, Four hundred and twenty five dollars, 425.00 " " " Town Clerk, Two hundred dollars, 200.00 " " " Auditors, Forty five dollars, 45.00 " " " School Committee, Three hundred dollars, 300.00 " " " Treasurer and Collector, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 " " " Treasurer of Cary Library, Fifty dollars, 50.00 " " " Superintendent of Schools, Three hundred and fifty dollars, 350.00 " " " Janitors of Town and Village Halls, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 " Ringing Bells, Seventy dollars, 70.00 " Printing, Two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 " Hydrants, Sixteen hundred and forty dollars, 1640.00 " Interest, Fifteen hundred dollars, 1500.00 " Librarian Cary Library & E.L. Reading Room, Eight hundred and twenty dollars, 820.00 " Registrars of Voters, One hundred and fifty dollars, 150.00 " Memorial Day, One hundred and twenty five dollars, 125.00 " Abatement of Taxes, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 " Discount on Taxes, Four hundred dollars, 400.00 " Care of Common (same Committee as last year), Two hundred dollars, 200.00 [total]................................................................13925.00 (see articles 5,6,7,8,9,15,16,18,20,22,25,26) Art. 13. Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December first 1889, and that a discount of one half of one per cent per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment; and that all taxes remaining unpaid at that date be subject to interest at therate of six per cent per annum, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before May 1, 1890. Art. 14. Voted: That the town authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be paid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 221 1889 Art. 15. Voted: That the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated from money in the treasury and that the money be expended under the direction of a Committee to be appointed by the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 16. Voted: That the sum of Five hundred dollars (500) be appropriated to build sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abbuttors will pay one half the expenses thereof. Art. 17. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 18. Voted: That the town appropriate the sum of One hundred (100) dollars toward the expense of sprinkling Main street in the two villages, provided a sum not less than (200) two hundred dollars for that purpose be raised from other sources; and that the sum contributed by the town shall not exceed one third of the entire expense; to be expended by a Committee of three to be appointed by the chair, and the chair appointed as such Committee Dr. J.O. Tilton, Nelson W. Jenny, and H.E. Richardson. Art. 19. Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the chair, to investigate and report at next meeting if a suitable room can be obtained for the purpose, and the following committee was appointed. C.G. Kauffman, Geo. O. Smith, Miss Ellen A. Stone. Art. 20. Voted: That the sum of two hundred and fifty (250) dollars be appropriated for instruction in dewing in the public schools. Art. 21. Voted: That a committee of five be appointed by the chair, to take into consideration the subject of a new school house for the Hancock Schools, and report at the April meeting, and the chairman appointed as such committee: F.O. Vaille, Webster Smith, E.I. Garfield, Francis E. Ballaard, and Edwin T. Harrington. Art. 22. Voted: That a sum not exceeding forty five hundred (4500) dollars be approriated for the purpose of paying land damages, on Main street as marked by the County Commissionsers. Art. 23. Considerable discussion was had upon this article by ------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 222 1889 Messrs. Bennnink, Scott, Holt, Parker, Alderman, Raymond and Thompson and it was voted to take the article up with Arts. 3, 4 & 11 on a motion made by Mr. F.F. Raymond. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to petition the Legislature to amend the Act of Incorporation by Cary Library so that the Town shall be represented on its Board of Trustees, that the vote be taken by the check list on a separate ballot, and that the polls be kept open until half past five oclock P.M. by voting "Yes" or "No" on the question. After the polls had been declared closed and the votes counted the moderator announced as follows. "Yes" Two hundred and thirty nine, 239. "No" One hundred and ninety, 190. and the Selectmen were so instructed. Art. 24. Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to examine the subject and report thereon at the next meeting. (Franklin Alderman, Albert S. Parsons, Frank E. Tufts.) Art. 25. Voted: That the sum of ninety (90) dollars be appropriated for the purpose, to be expended by the Selectmen. Art. 26. Voted: That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for the purpose, to be expended by the Cemetery Committee. Art. 27. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postposed. Under Article 3. the following officers were chosen by Nomination. --For Fence Vierwers.-- James S. Munroe (sworn), Abram C. Washburn (sworn), Abram B. Smith (sworn) --For Field Drivers-- John H. Willard (sworn), Arthur H. Jewett (sworn), James F. Russell (declined) --For Surveyors of Lumber-- George E. Muzzey (sworn), A.S. Mitchell (sworn). Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. After announcing the result of the balloting as recordded, and swearing such of the newly elected officers as were presenting; sealing the ballots and the check list used, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolves. A true record, Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 223 1889 Selectmen's Office Lexington March 7, 1889 Leonard A. Saville Esq. Town Clerk. At a meeting of the board of Selectmen held this day the following appointments were made. Charles H. Franks (sworn), Police Officer William B. Foster (sworn), " " Abbot S. Mitchell, Special Police Officer. George H. Thurston, " " " Walter Wellington, " " " Florence E. Whitcher, Librarian of Cary Library. Elmind Munroe, Assistant " " " " Nellie Holbrook, Librarian of East Lexington branch of Cary Library. Leonard A. Saville (sworn), Supt. of Town Scales and Public Weigher Rufus W. Holbrook, " " Charles T. West, Sexton. Everett S. Locke (sworn), Sealer of Weights and Measures. George H. Thurston, Janitor of Town Hall. Walter Wellington, Janitor of Village Hall. Mr. & Mrs. R.H. White, Supt. and Matron of Almshouse. Miss Lucy Blodgett, Trustee of the Gammel Fund. Mrs. Lucy M.R. Whiting, " " " " " Leonard A. Saville (sworn), Measurer of Wood and Bark. Frank W. Butters (sworn), " " " " " Horace B. Davis (sworn), " " " " " Augustus Childs (sworn), " " " " " The forgoing appointments (unless otherwise specified) are to continue in force for one year from April 1st 1889 unless sooner revoked. Charlest T. West, Clerk of the Board A true copy Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 224 1889 Bequest of Edwin Reed. Town Treasurers Office Lexington April 8th 1889. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November, 1875. The Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of one hundred (100) dollars from Edwin Reed, the interestt of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon Lot No 9. adjoining the lot of Geo. H. Thurston in the Town Cemetery, near the High School House, in dressing and care of said Lot, Monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. E.S. Spauling, Town Treasurer. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Appointment of Engineers. Selectmen's Office Lexington April 18, 1889 Leonard A. Saville Esq. Town Clerk. Dear Sir, At a meeting of the Selectmen held this day William B. Foster, Willard Walcott and E.J.B. Nourse were appointed Engineers of the Fire Department and Fire Wards for one year from May 1, 1889. By order of the Board Charles T. West, Clerk The above persons have been notified of their appointment by the Town Clerk in writing. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 225 1889 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday April 22d 1889. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in State affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the 22d day of April A.D. 1889. at twelve oclock, noon, to cast their ballots for an Amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting the manufacture and sale of intoicating liquors, to be used as a beverage. The form of said ballot shall be as follows: "Amendment to the Constitution". "Yes." or "No" and the check list and registering ballot box shall be used as provided by law, and the polls shall be kept open at least for four hours. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this third day of April AD 1889. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Charles T. West. | of Rufus W. Holbrook. | Lexington. The registrars of voters will be in session to prepare the voting list for the foregoing meeting, on Wednesday Apl 17, 1889 from 7 to 10 oclock P.M and no name can be added to the list for said meeting after that time. Lexington April 13, 1889. Pursuant to the instructions contained in the within warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington as therein directed by posting duly attested copies hereof in two public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at each house in town, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 226 1889 Lexington April 22, 1889 The meeting called for by the preceeding Warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified and the Warrant and return of the Constable thereone was read. The ballot box was then shown to be empty and the key of the lower box was given to the Constable in attendance after which the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the poll open and the balloting proceeded. The Town Clerk appointed as required by law Lorin Witherell to distribute ballots in favor of the Amendment, and John D. Bacon to distribute ballots opposed to the Amendment, and they were duly sworn. The Selectmen appointed as required by law Alexander T. Laughton in favor and Thomas J. O'Brien opposed to the Amendment, to receive, sort, and count the ballots, and they were duly sworn. On closing the poll at four oclock P.M. the register on the ballot box showed 317, and the check list showed 317 names checked, and on opening the ballot box and counting the ballots therein there were found 317. as follows In favor of the Amendment. "Yes" One hundred and twelve 112 Opposed to the Amendment. "No" Two hundred and five 205 and the above result was announced by the Chairman, after which the blank to be returned to the Secretary of State was filled out and signed by the proper officers, after which the check list was used and ballots cast were sealed and endorsed, when the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington May 16, 1889 Leonard A. Saville Esq. Town Clerk. Dear Sir, At a meeting of the Board of Selectmen held this day, B.C. Whitcher was appointed a member of the Board of Registration for the term of three years from May 1st 1889 Your Respectfully Charles T. West, Clerk of the Board A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 227 1889 Bequest of Otis Wentworth. Town Treasurer's Office Lexington June 20 1889 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the town of Lexington in town meeting assembled, on the 2nd day of November 1875. The Town Treasurer hereby acknowleges the receipt of One hundred dollars ($100.00) from Otis Wentworth of Boston the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon lot No 178 in the Town Cemetery near the High School house in said Lexington, in dressing and care of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. E.S. Spaulding, Treasurer. A true copy Attest Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Warrant for a Town Meeting, Saturday Aug 10 1889. To A.S. Mitchell, Constable of Lexington Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday the tenth days of August 1889 at 7 1/2 oclock P.M to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of the Committee appointed March 4th 1889 to consider the subject of a new school house for the Hancock Schools, and act thereon. Art. 3. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the extension of Merriam Street, and act thereon. Art. 4. To hear the report of any other Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 228 1889. Art. 5. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to move the buidings of George O. Smith, and to adapt his estate to the relocating of Main street against his estate; or to effect a settlement with him for his damages, or act otherwise thereon. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty fifth day of July A.D. 1889. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Charles T. West. | of Rufus W. Holbrook. | Lexington. Lexington August 8th 1889 By virtue of this warrant I have notified and warned the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington to assemble as within directed by posting a copy of this warrant in the post offices and two other places in the town, and by leaving a printed cop of the within warrant at every dwelling house in the town not less than seven days before the day appointed for the within mentioned meeting. Abbott S. Mitchell Constable of Lexington A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 229 1889. Lexington August 10 1889 In accordance with the preceeding Warrant, the meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein and the Warrant and the return of the Constable therein read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: To choose a Moderator by nomination, and Robert P. Clapp was nominate and chosen, and sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. The Committee on New School House for the Hancock Schools submitted a report (see reports of Committees page 284) and on motion of Chas. M. Porter it was Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted. The Moderator called Geo. W. Sampson to the Chair, and took the floor and offered the following motion. First: That the town proceed at once to build upon a suitable site selected by the Committee having the matter in charge, but distant not more thanone fourth of a mile in a straight line from the Town Hall, a new school house to be used instead of that now occupried by the Hancock School, and having such arrangements and accommodations suited to the needs of that and other schools, as said Committee in consultation with the School Committee shall approve; provided, however that the total cost to the town of the new building when completed and fitted with plumbing and heating apparatus, and all other furnishings ready for occupance, together with the land purhcased fr the new or enlarged site, shall not exceed the sum of $30,000. Second. That a sum not to exceed said amount be and the same is hereby appropriated for the foregong object, the same to be borrowed at an average rate of interest not exceeding 4% per annum, on the note or notes of the town which shall mature within a period of ten years. Third. That the present Committee on the proposed new school house consisting of Webster Smith, F.O Vaille, F.E. Ballard, E.I. Garfield and Edward To Harrington be and they are hereby authorized in behalf of the town to make all necessary arrangements and take all action required, in order to carry out effectually the foregoing vote, and for that purpose they are hereby constituted a building committee and vested with full power and authority to make contracts in behalf of the town. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 230 1889. Fourth. That the Town Treasurer be and he is hereby authorized and directed in conjunction with said Committee to negotiate and receive in behalf of the town a loan as soon as needed, in conformity with the foregoing provisions, to give the note or ntes of the town for the money, and to pay the same over to the order of said building committee on bills approved by them. Mr. Clapp moved the adoption of the foregoing motion, which was oppose dby Mr. Scott and considerable discussion was had by several gentlemen and on putting the motion to vote it was declared not carried, and after some discussion it was Voted: That the report be recommitted to the Committee for more particular investigation as to site - style of building - cost - reasons for building a new house - method of raising funds to and to report in print. Voted: That an Architect be employed by the Committee at a cost not to exceed one hundred and fifty dollars, and that his report be printed with the report of the Committee. Messrs. Webster Smith, E.I Garfield, F.E. Ballard, and Edward T. Harrington declined to serve longer on the Committee and their places were filled by the choice of A.E. Scott, J.O. Tilton, A.M. Tucker and Chas. A. Wellington. Voted: To add two additional members to the Committee. Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the chair to retire and present the names of two additional members, and the chair appointed A.E. Scott, J.F. Hutchinson and Geo. E. Mussey who reported the names of Rev. E.G. Porter and Rev. C.A. Staples who were chosen by the town, and the committee now comprises the following named gentlemen. F.O. Vaille E.G. Porter C.A. Staples A.E. Scott J.O. Tilton A.M. Tucker and Charles A. Wellington. Art. 3. The Selectmen submitted a report (see reports of Committees page 285) and it was Voted: That the report be accepted and its recommendations be adopted; and that the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury to carry out the recommendations of the Selectmen. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 231 1889. Art. 4. The committee appointed March 4th on widening Mount Vernon st. made a report (see Reports of Committees page 286) and the town, Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art. 5. Mr. Geo. O. Smith presented his case to the meeting, claiming that the award of the Commissioners was not satisfactory to him; the matter was discussed and the ground waas taken that Mr. Smith must look to the County Commissioners or an appeal to the courts for additional compensation, and it was Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Meeting declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. --Appointment of Inspectors and Deputy Inspectors.-- Lexington Oct. 3 1889 Leonard A. Saville, Esq., Town Clerk, Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Selectmen held this day the following named persons were appointed Inspectors and Deputy Inspectors of Election to be held in Nov. next. (sworn) Thomas J. O'Brien, | Inspectors (sworn) Lenard E. Bennink. | (sworn) Charles W. Swain, apponted Inspector in place of Leonard E. Bennink (Oct 31, 18890 (sworn) Arthur H. Jewett. | Deputy Inspectors Respectfully Yours Charles T. West, Clerk A true copy Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk --------------------------------------------------------------------- (sworn) Charles M. Parker | Page 232 1889. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday November 5, 1889. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in the State, District, and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday, the fifth day of November AD 1889 at seven o'cock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County officers, namely: Governor - Lieutenant Governor - Councillor for third Councillor District - Secretary of the Commonwealth - Treasurer - Auditor - Attorney General - Senator for second Middlesex District- Sheriff for Middlesex County - District Attorney - County Commissioner - Two special County Commissioners - Three Commissioners of Insolvency - and Representative in General Court for Nineteenth Middlesex District. The election offices will receive votes for the above named officers on the ballots provided by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, under Chapter 436 of the Acts of 1888 as amended by Chapter 413 of the Acts of 1889. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until for o'clock P.M and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant, with your doing thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this seventeenth day of October A.D. 1889. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Charles T. West. | of Rufus W. Holbrook. | Lexington. Lexington Oct. 28 1889 In accordance with the instructions contained in the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington as therein directed by posting a duly attested copy in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested coy at every dwelling houise in the town, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: William B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 233 1889. Lexington November 5 1889 At the time appointed the meeting notified by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon after which the presiding election officer broke the seals of the package containing the ballots, cards of Instructions and specimen ballots, which were posted in the polling booths and outside the rail as provided by law; the duplicate check list and the ballots were then delivered to the inspectors of election the ballot box was shown to be empty and locked and the key given to the Constable in attendance, and the polls were declared open and the balloting proceeded. Charles M. Parker and Arthur H. Jewett were appointed as tellers to assist in receiving shorting and counting the ballots and were sworn to the faithful discharge of that duty by the Town Clerk. At 3 oclock P.M. the ballot box was opened and 300 ballots were counted out, and the tellers commenced the counting. At four oclock it was Voted: That the time for closing the polls be extended to half past four oclock. At the time of closing the polls the ballot box register showed 457 and the number of ballots cast (including the three hundred taken out at 3 oclock) was 454 and both check lists showed 454 names had been checked off each list. At the close of the counting of ballots the following result was announced by the Chairman of the Selectmen. --For Governor.-- John Blackmer, of Springfield, Seven, (7.) John Q.A. Brackett, of Arlington, Two hundred and eighty, (280.) William E. Russell, of Cambridge, One hundred and sixty two, (162.) --For Lieutenant Governor.-- John W. Corcoran, of Clinton, One hundred and forty nine, (149.) William H. Haile, of Springfield, Two hundred and eighty seven, (287.) Benjamin F. Sturtevant, of Boston, Six, (6.) --For Secretary.-- George D. Crittenden, of Boston, Two, (2.) William N. Osgood, of Boston, One hundred and forty, (140.) Henry B. Peirce, of Abington, Two hundred and ninety two, (292.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 234 1889 --For Treasurer and Receiver General.-- George A. Marden, of Lowell, Two hundred and ninety. (290) Edwin S. Munn, of Holyoke. One hundred and forty. (140.) Frederick S. Wing, of Ashburnham, Four. (4) --For Auditor.-- William H. Gleason, of Boston. Two. (2) Charles R. Ladd, of Springfield. Two hundred and ninety three. (293) William D.T. Trefoy, of Marblehead. One hundred and thirty four. (134) --For Attorney General.-- Allen Coffin, of Nantucket. Six. (6) Elisha B. Maynard, of Springfield. One hundred and forty five. (145) Andrew J. Waterman, of Pittsfield. Two hundred and seventy six. (276) --For Councillor. - Third District.-- Robert O. Fuller, of Cambridge. Two hundred and eighty one, (281) Isaac W. Gammons, of Somerville. Five. (5) William E. Plummer of Newton. One hundred and thirty six. (136) --For District Attorney - Northern District.-- Patrick H. Cooney, of Natick, Three hundred and eight. (308) Frank M. Forbush, of Natick, Forty four. (44) --For Sheriff.-- Henry G. Cushing, of Lowell, Three hundred and forty six. (346) John Howard Nason, of Woburn, Twenty one, (21) --For County Commissioner.-- William S. Frost, of Marlborough, Two hundred and seventy five. (275) Elmer D. Howe, of Marlborough, Four. (4) John S. Hunt, of Lowell, One hundred and thirty three. (133) --For Special Commissioners.-- Francis N. Bardwell, of Cambridge, Six. (6) George O. Byam, of Chelmsford, One hundred and twenty six. (126) Lyman Dike, of Stoneham, Two hundred and fifty two. (252) Marcellus H. Fletcher, of Lowerll, One hundred and twenty four. (124) Rufus H. Hapgood, of Hudson, Three. (3) Edward E. Thompson, of Woburn, Two hundred and sixty. (260) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 235 1889. --For Commissioners of Insolvency.-- George J. Burns, of Ayer, Two hundred and fifty nine, (259.) James H. Carmichael, of Lowell, One hundred and twenty four. (124.) Frederic T. Greenhalge, of Lowell, Two hundred and fifty seven. (257.) George W. Heywood, of Westford, One hundred and twenty three. (123.) John C. Kennedy, of Newton, Two hundred and sixty one, (261.) Henry C. Mulligan, of Natick, One hundred and thirteen, (113) --For Senator - Second Middlesex District.-- Robert P. Clapp, of Lexington, One hundred and sixty two, (162.) Spencer O. Dyer, of Waltham, Seven. (7.) Henry J. Hosmer, of Concord, Two hundred and sixty, (260.) --For Representative in General Court.-- --Nineteenth Middlesex District.-- Andrew J. Harlow, of Concord, One hundred and seventy three, (173) Charles S. Wheeler, of Lincoln, Two hundred and sixty four. (264.) After the announcement of the foregoing, the ballots cast and the check lists used and the election blanks were sealed as the law directs, and endorsed by the proper officers, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------- Bedford Nov 15 1889 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of Towns comprising the nineteenth Middlesex Representative District held at noon this day, it was found on comparing the returns, that ballots had been cast as follows: Andrew J. Harlow of Concord Charles S. Wheeler of Lincoln Concord. 216. 210. Lexington. 173. 264. Bedford. 33. 77. Lincoln. 46. 63. Burlington. 40. 32. _____ _____ 508. 646. Majority for Wheeler 138. And two Certificates of Election were filled out for Charles S. Wheeler of Lincoln Signed by: Geo Heywood, Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville, " " " Lexington. Charles A. Corey, " " " Bedford. James S. Chapin, " " " Lincoln. Samuel Sewall, " " " Burlington. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 235 1889. --For Commissioners of Insolvency.-- George J. Burns, of Ayer, Two hundred and fifty nine. (259.) James H. Carmichael, of Lowell, One hundred and twenty four. (124) Frederic T. Greenhalge, of Lowell, Two hundred and fifty seven. (257.) George W. Heywood, of Westford, One hundred and twenty three, (123.) John C. Kennedy, of Newton, Two hundred and sixty one, (261.) Henry C. Mulligan, of Natick, One hundred and thirteen, (113) --For Senator. - Second Middlesex District.-- Robert P. Clapp, of Lexington, One hundred and sixty two, (162) Spencer O. Dyer, of Waltham, Seven. (7.) Henry J. Hosmer, of Concord, Two hundred and sixty, (260.) --For Representative in General Court.-- --Nineteenth Middlesex District.-- Andrew J. Harlow, of Concord, One hundred and seventy three, (273) Charles S. Wheeler, of Lincoln, Two hundred and sixty four. (264.) After the announcement of the foregoing, the ballots cast, and the check lists used and the election blanks were sealed as the law directs, and endorsed by the proper officers, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard S. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------- Bedford Nov 15 1889 At a meeting of the Town Clerk's of Towns comprising the Nineteenth Middlesex Representative District held a noon this day, it was found on comparing the returns, that ballots had been case as follows: Andrew J. Harlow of Concord Charles S. Wheeler of Lincoln Concord. 216. 210. Lexington 173. 264. Bedford 33. 77. Lincoln. 46. 63. Burlington. 40. 32. ----------- ----------- 508. 646. Majority for Wheeler 138. And two certificates of election were filled out for Charles S. Wheeler of Lincoln Signed by: George Heywood, Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville, " " " Lexington. Charles A. Corey, " " " Bedford. James S. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln. Samuel Sewall, " " " Burlington. A true record Attest, Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 236 1890 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 3d 1890 To William B. Foster Constable of Lexington - Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the third day of March A.D. 1890 at 9 oclock in the forenoon to act on the following articles: namely: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any committee, that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, including one member of the School Committee for the term of five years. Art. 4. To choose one member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. Art. 5. To provide for the support of the poor the ensuing year and grant money for the same. Art. 6. To provide for the support of the highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 7. To provide for the support of the public schools, the ensuing year, including their several gradwes, and grant money for the same. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the fire department, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the street lamps, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors presented by the Selectmen. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 237 1890 Art. 11. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the following question: "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot 'Yes' or 'No' and the check list and registering ballot box shall be used as provided by law. Art. 12. To see if the town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 13. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer, unde the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year; the same to be repaid directly frm the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 14. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to the collection of taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abutters will pay on half the expense thereof. Art. 16. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw frm any unappropraited money in the treasury, for the payment of cntingent expenses. Art. 17. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19, 1890, to be expended under the direction for a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 18. To see if the town will order Lowell street between the Arlington line and Woburn street, to be repaired and improved. Art. 19. To see if the town will pass a vote to establish the width of sidewalks, and also a line upon which ornamental or shade trees may be planted on Main street, or act in any manner relating thereto. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 239 1890 Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this eleventh day of February A.D. 1890. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Charles T. West. | of Rufus W. Holbrook. | Lexington Lexington March 20 1890 I have served the within warrant by posting up an attested copy in the post office and two other public places in th town, and by leaving a printed copy of the warrant at every dwelling-house in the town, seven days before the said third day of March 1890 as within directed. Wm. B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington March 3 1890 The meeting warned by the foregoing warrant, was called to order at the time specified therein by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows. Art. 1. Voted: That the polls be kept open five minutes for the choice of Moderator. On ballot with the use of the check list it was found that 33 votes had been cast, all for Robert P. Clapp who was declared chosen as Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Mr. M.H. Merriam made a verbal report for the Committee on Drainage, saying that the work was progressing and that the plans of the survey were being made, and that the further sum of three hundred dollars would be require to pay for said survey, and it was, Voted: That the report be accepted and that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for the object. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 239 1890. Mr. F.F. Raymond for the Committee on Water Supply made a report (see Reports of Committees page 310) and it was Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted, and that more time be granted them, also that the Committee be instructed to confer with the Water Company in regard to an additional pump and to report at the next meeting. Articles 3&4. Voted: That articles 3 & 4 be taken up together, and that we proceed to elect on one ballot: three Selectmen who shall also be Surveyors of Highways, Overseers of the Poor and Board of Health; a Town Clerk; three Assessors; one member of the School Committee for the term of three years; one member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years; two Constables; two Auditors; one Treasurer who shall also be Collector of Taxes, and that the polls be kept open until half past five oclock P.M. The Moderator appointed Bradley C. Whitcher, Leonard E. Bennink, George H. Reed and Abram B. Smith as teller to assist in receiving and counting the votes and they were sworn by the Clerk. After closing the polls, the votes were tabulated and announced by the Moderator as follows: --For Town Clerk-- Leonard A. Saville (sworn), Three hundred and forty, 340 and Leonard A. Saville was declared elected as Town Clerk for the ensuing year --For Selectmen-Overseers of the Poor-Surveyors of Highways and Board of Health.-- Webster Smith (sworn), Two hundred and fifty seven, 257. Rufus W. Holbrook (sworn), Two hundred and fifty six, 256. George E. Muzzey (sworn), Two hundred and forty four, 244. Albert W. Bryant, Eight nine, 89. Emerty Abbot Mulliken, Eighty four, 84. Cornelius Wellington, Seventy four, 74. Francis E. Ballard, Seventeen, 17. Leonard A. Saville, Two, 2. G.W. Muzzey, One, 1. Walter Wellington, One, 1. H.G. Locke, One, 1. Jos. F. Simonds, One, 1. and Webster Smith, Rufus W. Holbrook, and George E. Muzzey were declared elected to the above office for the ensuing year. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 240 1890. --For Treasurer and Collector of Taxes.-- Edwin S. Spaulding (sworn), Two hundred and forty two, 242. Leonard A. Saville, Eighty eight, 88. and Edwin S. Spaulding was declared elected as Treasurer and Collector of taxes for the ensuing year. --For Assessors.-- Leonard A. Saville (sworn), Three hundred and twenty one, 321. Joseph F. Simonds (sworn), Three hundred and thirteen, 313. Walter Wellington (sworn), Two hundred and sixty two, 262. Nelson W. Jenney, Eighty three, 83. Horace B. Davis, Twenty four, 24. Everett S. Locke, Seventeen, 17. Edwin S. Spaulding, One, 1. E.A. Mulliken, One, 1. and Leonard A. Saville, Joseph F. Simonds and Walter Wellington were declared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. --For Member of the School Committee for three years.-- (Written in margin: 39 women voted for School Comm.) Edwin P. Bliss, Two hundred and forty eight, 248. Albert W. Bryant, One hundred and eight, 108. Frederick O. Vaille, Twenty, 20. F.O. Vaille, Two, 2. and Edward P. Bliss was declared elected as member of the School Committee for the term of three years. --For Constable.-- William B. Foster (sworn), Three hundred and twenty, 320. Charles H. Franks (sworn), Two hundred and seven, 207. Abbott S. Mitchell, One hundred and twenty four, 124. William F. Ham, Thirty two, 32. George W. Sampson, One, 1. John P. Dinan, One, 1. and William B. Foster and Charles H. Franks were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. --For Member of the Cemetery Committee for three years.-- Emery A. Mulliken, Three hundred and fifteen, 315. Timothy H. Bowen, Nineteen, 19. and Emery A. Mulliken was declared elected member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 241 1890 --For Auditors-- Hilman B. Sampson, Three hundred and thirty four, 334. Gershom Swan, Three hundred and thirty three, 333. and Hilman B. Sampson and Gershom Swan were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. The following officers were chosen by nominaion at large. --For Fence Viewers-- James S. Munro. (declined) Cornelius Wellington (sworn), Leonard E. Bennink (sworn) --For Field Drivers-- Cyrus Martin. (sworn) George Flint. Frank W. Coburn. (sworn) --For Surveyors of Lumber.-- George E. Muzzey (sworn) Abbott S. Mithell. (sworn) Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Art. 5. Voted: That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the poor for the ensuing year. Art. 6. Voted: That the sum of five thousand (5000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the highways the ensuing; including the completion of Main street as ordered by the County Commissioners. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of eleven thousand five hundred (11,500) dollars be appropriated for the support of the public schools, the ensuingyear. Art. 8. Voted: That the sum of eleven hundred (1100) dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the fire department the ensuing year; and that said appropriation include the expense of telephone communication for the fire department. Art. 9. Voted: That the sum of twenty five hundred (2500) dollars be appropriated for the support of the street lamps for the ensuing year. Art. 10. The Jury list was amended by striking therefrom the names of Frank W. Herrick and Walter Wellington, they having been draw[n] since the list was posted. Voted: That the list as amended be accepted by the town. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 242 1890 Art. 11. This article was taken up in connection with articles 3 &4 so that ballots could be cast thereon at the same time as for town officers and at the close of the polls, the register on the balloy box showed 280, and on counting the ballots it was found that 280 had been cast as follows: "Yes," 80. "No," 200. Art. 12. The Selectmen submitted a list as follows and it was Voted: That the town vote n the list item by item. For payment of Town Debt, Twenty six hundred dollars, $2600.00 " Constables and Police, Two thousand dollars, 2000.00 " Salaries of Selectmen, Eight hundred dollars, 800.00 " " " Assessors, Four hundred and twenty five dollars, 425.00 " " " Town Clerk, Two hundred dollalrs, 200.00 " " " Auditors, Forty five dollars, 45.00 " " " School Committee, Three hundred dollars, 300.00 " " " Treasurer & Collector, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 " " " " Cary Library, Fifty dollars, 50.00 " " " Supt. of Schools, Three hundred and fifty dollars, 350.00 * " " " Janitors of Halls, Six hundred dollars, 600.00 " Fuel and Lights for Halls, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 " Ringing bells, Seventy dollars, 70.00 " Printing, Two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 " Hydrants, Sixteen hunded and forty dollars, 1640 ** " Librarian Cary Library & E. L. Branch, Eight hundred and seventy five dollars, 875.00 " Registrars of Voters, One hundred dollars, 100.00 " Memorial Day, One hundred and twenty five dollars, 125.00 " Abatement of Taxes, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 " Discount on Taxes, Four hundred Dollars, 400.00 " Care of Common, Two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 " Care and improvement of Cemetery, Two hundred dollars, " Instruction in sewing in public schools, Four hundred and fifty dollars, 450.00 " Additional shelving in Cary Library, Two hundred dollars, 200.00 " removal of snow, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 " Interest, Fifteen hundred dollars, 1500.00 _______ 15430.00 Voted: That five thousand dollars of the amount granted at this meeting be taken from money now in the treasury and the balance be assessed the present year. *$75.00 additional to Janitor of Town hall. *25.00 additional to Janitor of Village hall. **$25.00 additional to the Librarian East Lexington brance, to pay for transportation of books. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 243 1890 Art. 13. Voted: That the Treasurer be authorized under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 14. Voted. That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December 1 1890, and that a discount of one half of one per cent per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment; and that all taxes remaining unpaid at that date be subject to interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before May 1, 1890. Art. 15. Considerable discussion was had on the question of sidewalks, Mr. F. Alderman wanting one walk from the Common to the Arlington line on Main St., and the town finally Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Chair to consider the matter of sidewalks and report at the next meeting, and the following committee was so appointed Franklin Alderman, James S. Munroe, Cornelius Wellington. Art. 16. Voted: That the town authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money for the payment of contingent expenses. Voted: That contingent expenses means such expenses as have not accrued, and cannot be determined at this time. Art. 17. Voted: That the sum of three hundred (300) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of April 19, 1890, said money to be expended under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 18. Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the chair to examine Lowell street and report what repairs and improvements are needed and report at next meeting, and the chair appointed as such committee Francis E. Ballard, Webster Smith, Leonard A. Saville. Art. 19. Voted: That the width of sidewalks on Main street be established at a uniform width of ten feet, and that shade or ornamental trees may be planted on a line eight feet from the line of the abuttors as laid out by the County Commissioners and not elsewhere within the limits of said street; and that an article be inserted in the warrant for the next town meeting to see if the ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 244 1890. town will adopt a by-law to that effect. After the tellers had completed the count of the ballots, the Moderator declared the results as before recorded, and after swearing in such of the elected officers as were present, and selaing the ballots cast and the check lists used, a provided by law the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington March 6 1890 I hereby certify that I have this day destroyed by fire the ballots cast at the State election held November 5, 1889. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Location of Poles. New England Telephone and Telegraph Company, of Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that you are duly authorized by vote of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Lexington Massachusetts to erect and maintain poles and wires thereon in the following named streets and highways in the said town of Lexington. The posts shall be of the material of the poles now standing in said town, or other suitable material, and shall be not less than twenty- five feet in length. The wires shall not be less than twenty feet from the ground, and located substantially as now run. Following are the streets and highways above referred to: Concord Avenue from Lincoln line to Waltham Street; Waltham Street from Concord Avenue to Waltham line; and no shade trees shall be marred without the consent of the aubttor. Webster Smith. | Rufus W. Holbrook. | Selectmen. Geo. E. Muzzey. | Lexington April 5 1890. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Page 245 1890 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Thursday May 29, 1890. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Thursday the twenty-ninth day of May 1890 at half past seven oclock P.M, to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear a report of the Committee appointed to consider the subject of buiding a new school house for the Hancock School, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 3. To see if the town will vote to discontinue the district schools, and provide for the transportation of their pupils, when a new school house is completed, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will vote to purchase a site and build a new school house for the Hancock School, and appropriate money therefor, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the town will borrow money or incur indebtedness and if so in what manner, for the purpose of building a new school house for the Hancock School, and purchasing land therefor, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the town will vote to sell or otherwise dispose of the Hancock School House and lot, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 7. To hear the report of any other Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 8. to hear the report of the Selectmen on widening and straightening of Pleasant Street, on the petition of Charles A. Wellington and others, and act thereon. Art. 9. To see what action the town will take on the petition of Abram C. Washburn and others to the Selectmen to provide drainage for the lower part of Clark Street. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 246 1890. Art. 10. To see if the town will authorize the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund, to sell or lease the land formerly belonging to the estate of Mr. Elizabeth B. Curry[?], or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 11. To see if the town will make an appropriation for watering streets, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 12. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of five hundred dollars for the salary of a new assistant teacher in the High School for the present year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 13. To see if the town will reimburse the Field and Garden Club, for expenses incurred in providing a plan walk for the southerly walk of the Common, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 14. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase a stone crusher and fixtures; the expense not exceed fifteen hundred dollars, and grant money for the same. Art. 15. To see if the town will purchase a Street Roller, the expense of which shall not exceed one thousand dollars, and grant money for the same. Art. 16. To see if the town will appoint any officer or person to have the care of the shade and ornamental trees, stainging in the highways, town ways and streets of Lexington, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the town will make an appropriation to paint the outside woodwork of the Town Hall building, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 18. To see if the town will make an appropriation to restore concrete sidewalks, when destroyed by the widening of Main Street by order of the County Commissioners, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 19. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 247. 1890. abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof. Art. 20. To see if the town will purchase a strip of land on the northerly side of the Town Hall lt, and make an appropriation therefor, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 21. To see if the town will adopt a by-law establishing the width of sidewalks on Main Street, and establish a lline on which shade or ornamental trees may be planted on said street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 22. To determine what action if any, the town will take with reference to procuring the abolition of the grade railroad crossing on Revere street. Art. 23. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase a gravel bank of the heirs of Charles A. Butters, on Woburn street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 24. To see what action the town will take in relation to the petition of George O. Whiting and others to the County Commissioners in regard to widening and straightening of Hancock Street. Art. 25. To see if the town will make an appropriation to enforce the liquor law. Hereof fail not and make dure return ofthe warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this tenth day of May A.D. 1890 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of George E. Muzzey. | Lexington. Lexington May 24 1890 I have served the within warrant by posting a copy of this warrant duly attested in the post offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 248 1890. at every dwelling house in the town, not less than seven days before the said twenty nineth day of May 1890. Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attes: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington May 29 1890. The meeting called by the foregoing warrant, assembled at the place and time specified therein, and was called to order by the Town Clerk, who then read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows; Art. 1. On montioin of S.E. Bennink it was Voted: That the Moderator of this meeting be chosen by nomination, and Robert P. Clapp was so nominated and chosen and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2 to 6 inclusive. On motion of J.F. Hutchinson it was Voted: That articles 2,3,4,5, and 6 all having reference to the same subject be considered together. [In margin: See Reports of Committees page 287] The report of the Committee was in print and had been circulated with the warrant for the meeting. (See Reports of Committees Page 287.) Edwin P. Blilss offered the following motion. Section 1. That the town proceed to build at once, upon a suitable site, a school house of brick and stone, having not less than eight recitation rooms, in accordance with the general reocmmentations of the Committee's report, such building to be used instead of that now occupied by the Hancock School, and to cost, including grading, not more than forty two thousand dollars. Section 2. That each of the District Schools be discontinued as soon as the parts of two thirds of the pupils attending such school petition the School Committee therefor in writing; the new school house being at the time ready for occupancy, and provided with suitable occommodations for the schools so discontinued; and that the School Committee are hereby autorized to provide for the transportation to and from the new central school house, of the pupils living in each district where the school shall have been discontinued, and of the pupils in the highest grade of the Adams Grammar School, whenever deemed expedient by the School Committee. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 249 1890 Section 3. That the site recommended in the Committee's report be purchased at a cost not to exceed eight thousand dollars. Section 4. That a Committee be chosen as this meeting shall direct, and known as the Building Committee, shall be authorized in behalf of the town to make all necessary arrangements and take all action required to carry out effectually the foregoing provisions, and for that purpose, such committee shall have full power and authority to make all necessary contracts in relation to the purchase of such site and the erection of the building. Section 5. That the total cost to the town of such new school house completed, including the heating, plumbing, and sanitary arrangements, together with the land and grading, and excluding only the necessary school furniture, shall not exceed fifty five thousand dollars and that said sum is hereby appropriated for the purpose. The foregoing motion was fully discussed by E.P. Blidd, Dr. H. Holmes, Dr. J.O. Tilton, F.O. Vaille, F. Alderman, J.F. Maynard, A.E. Scott and others. Voted: That the motion be taken up by sections. Section 1. Adopted unanimously, and afterward amended by increasing the amount five thousand dollars, making the sum forty seven thousand dollars. Section 2. Adopted with only one negative vote. Section 3. Vote declared in favor, and vote doubted. Voted: That the house be polled and that the check list be used in voting. The Moderator appointed George O. Smith and Henry A.C. Woodward as tellers to assist in taking the vote and they were sworn by the Clerk. After the voting was completed the result was announced as follows. In favor 139. Oposed 31. Section 4. On motion of George O. Whiting the same Committee named in the report were continued without a dissenting vote. Section 5. Adopted unanimously. A motion of Dr. A.H. Livermore to increase the amount to $75,000 was voted down. Voted: That five thousand dollars be assessed the present year, and that the Treasurer be authorized to borrow fifty thousand dollars on the notes of the town payable in from one to ten years from date as follows: four thousand dollars payable each year for the first five years, and six thousand dollars payable each year for the last five years. (Vote unanimous.) Voted: That the disposal of the Hancock School House and lot be left to the School House Committeed. Adjourned till June 5th at 7 1/2 oclock P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 250 1890 Thursday June 5 1890 Met as per adjournment, and meeting called to oder by Moderator. Art. 7. Dr. J.O. Tilton for the Committee on drainage made a verbal report as to progress and asked for more time to make final report which was granted. Mr. A.S. Mitchell for the Cemetery Committee complained of allowing the water from the highway to flow into the Cemetery, and Dr. Tilton replied that the matter would be covered by the report of the drainage committee, and no action was taken. Mr. F.E. Ballard for the Committee on improving Lowell street, made a report. (See Reports of Committee Page 311.) Voted. That the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendations be adopted, and that the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated from any unexpended money in the treasury to carry out the recommendations of the Committee. Mr. F. Alderman for the Committee on Sidewalks, made a report (See Reports of Committees page 312) and on motion of Mr. Bennink it was Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendations be adopted, and that the sum of one thousand dollars from money now in the treasury be devoted to the purpose to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen. Mr. B.F. Brown moved and it was Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to have the road scraper run during the months of July and August, for the purpose of removing weeds and grass from the public streets. Art. 8. Mr. G.E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made a report. (See Reports of Committees page 311) and it was Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted and its recommendation be adopted. Art. 9. Voted: That the matter be reffered to the Committee on Drainage. Voted: That the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose, the same to be expended by said Committee in their discretion. Art. 10. Voted: That the Trustees of the Bridge Charitable Fund are hereby authorized and empowered, to sell or lease as in their judgment they may deem best, all the title and interest of the town, in and to the land formerly belonging to the estate of Mrs. Elizebeth B. Gerry. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 251 1890 Art. 11. Voted: That the sum of four hundred dollars, be appropriated; two hundred dollars for each village, provided the citizens of each village subscribe an equal amount; but no more shall be expended by the town than is raised by said subscription, and that the money be expended under the direction of a committee of three from each village, to be appointed by the Moderator, and the following committee was named, For Lexington village - Dr. J.O. Tilton, George E. muzzey and Herbert G. Locke. For East Lexington village - A.S. Mitchell, Franklin alderman and Albert B. Smith. Art 12. Voted: That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated for payment for a new assistant teacher for the High School for the present year. Art. 13. Voted: That the sum of one hundred dollars be appropriated to pay the Field and Garden Club for a plank walk for the walk on the Common provided by them. Art. 14 & 15. Voted: That these articles be taken up together. This matter was fully discussed by Dr. H. Holmes, Webster Smith, Cornelius Wellington, C.M. Parker, Franklin Alderman and others. Voted: That a committee of three be appointed by the chair to take the subject under consideration and report at a subsequent meeting, and Dr. H. Holmes, F.O. Vaille and Webster Smith were appointed. Art. 16. Voted: That the matter nbe indefinitely postponed. Art. 17. Voted: That the sum of three hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated from any unexpended money in the treasury, for the purpose of painting the outside woodwork of Town Hall Building. Art. 18. Voted: That the town re-construct sidewalks on Main street when destroyed by order of the County Commissioners, and that the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, to the amount of three hundred dollars, therefor. Art. 19. Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be granted for the purpose of constructing sidewalks, with concrete or other material, when the abuttors will pay one half of the expense thereof. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 252 1890 Art. 20. On motion of r. F.F. Raymond, it was, Voted: That the town purchase of Mr. B.C. Whitcher a strip of land adjoinng the northerly side of the Town Hall lot, containing about sixty three hundred square feet, at a cost not exceeding thirty cents per foot; and that the sum of eighteen hundred and ninety dollars be appropriated and assessed therefor. Art. 21. Voted. That the town adopt the following by-law; That the width of sidewalks on Main street, be established at a uniform width of ten feet, and that shade or ornamental trees may be planted on a line eight feet from the line of the abuttors as laid out by the County Commissioners, and not elsewhere within the limits of said street. Voted: That Robert P. Clapp be instructed to present the forgoing by-law to the court for its approval. Art. 22. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full power and authority to take such action in petitioning for and procuring the abolition of the grade railroad crossing on Revere street, as to them may seem best. Art. 23. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 24. Voted: That the widening of Hancock street as contemplated in the plan presented by the County Commissioners on the 21st of April 1890 is not required by public convenience or necessity and that Selectmen are hereby instructed to oppose such widening of Hancock street. Art. 25. Voted: That five hundred dollars, be appropriated for the enforcement of the liquor law, and that the amount to be drawn from any unexpended balance in the treasury. Meeting declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 253 1890 Lexington Nov. 4th 1890 At a meeting of the Selectmen held Oct 16, 1890 the following election officers were appointed for themeeting of Nov. 4, 1890 Inspectors of Election Abram B. Smith. " " " Charles M. Parker. Deputy Inspectors of Elections Charles W. Swan " " " " Daniel J. Vaughan. and they were sworn to the faithful discharge of their dutires before entering upon their duties. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday November 4, 1890. [illegible pencilled line] To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Masschusetts your are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in State, District and County affairs to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the fourth day of November A.D. 1890 at seven oclock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County Officers, and also for or against two Amendments to the Constitution, as follows:-- For Representative in Congress for fifth Congressional District, Governor - Lieutenant Governor - Councillor for third Councillor District - Secretary of the Commonwealth - Treasurer and Receiver General - Auditor - Attorney General - Senator for second Middlesex District = Representative in General Court for nineteenth Middlesex District - County Commissioner for the term of three years - Amendment to the Constitution to prevent the disenfranchisement of voters because of a change of residence within the Commonwealth - Amendment to the Constitution relative to soldiers and sailors exercising the right of franchise. The Election officers will receive votes for the above named officers all on one ballot, and votes on the Amendments to the Constitution will be recieved at the same time. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o'clockP.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 254 1890 Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenthe day of October A.D. 1890 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook | of Geo. E. Muzzy. | Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant. Lexington November 1, 1890 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the post office and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town,m severn days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday November 4th 1890 (Town Business) To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Masschusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the fourth day of November A.D. 1890 at two o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely:-- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To see what action the town will take in regard to a suit brought against the town by J. Merrill Brown. Art. 3. To see if the town will make an additional appropriation for concrete walks. Art. 4. To see what action the town will take in relation to enlarging the barn at the Poor Farm. Art. 5. To see if the town will instruct the Selectmen or the Building Committee of the New School House to insure the new School House as the work progresses. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 255 1890. Art. 6. To see if the town will instruct the Selectmen to construct Clark street to the full width that it has been laid out. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of October A.D. 1890 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook | of Geo. E. Muzzy. | Lexington. The Registrars of Voters will be in session on Thursday Oct. 23, 1890 from 7 to 9 o'clock P.M and on Wednesday Oct. 29, 1890 from 7 to 10 o'clock P.M. at the Selectmen's Room to register voters and prepare check lists for the foregoing meetings, and no name can be added to the list after 10 o'clock P.M. of Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1890 except as provided by law. Lexington November 1st 1890 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the post office and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested ocpy, at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest:- Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrants and the returns of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk Lexington Tuesday Nov. 4, 1890 The meeting called by the first of the preceding Warrants was opened promptly at the hour therein specified, all the Election officers being in attendance, cards of instruction to voters, and specimen ballots were posted as required by law and after the reading of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon by the Clerk the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the polls open and the ballotting proceeded. It was afterward voted to extend the time of closing the polls to 4.30 P.M. Francis E. Ballard and Henry A.C. Woodward were appointed as tellers to assist in sorting and counting the votes, and were sworn by the Clerk. At one oclock P.M. 350 ballots were taken from the ballot box, and the ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 256 1890. tellers set to work thereon. At the close of the polls the register of the ballot box showed that 508 votes had been deposited therein, the check list used the the Inspectors showed 508 names checked therein; the check list used by the Selectmen showed 508names checked thereon and the whole number of ballots cast (including those removed at one oclock) numbered 508. After the sorting and counting was completed the Chairman of the Selectmen announced the result as follows: --For Governor.-- John Blackman, of Springfield Ten. 10. John Q.A. Brackett, of Arlington Two hundred and seventy seven. 277. William E. Russell, of Cambridge Two hundred and fifteen. 215. --For Lieutenant Governor.-- John W. Corcorran, of Clinton Two hundred and three. 203. William H. Haile, of Springfield Two hundred and eighty-seven 287. George Kempton, of Sharon Ten. 10. --For Secretary-- George D. Crittenden, of Buckland. Ten. 10. ElbridgeCushman, of Lakeville One hundred and ninety-eight. 198. William M. Olin, of Boston Two hundred and eight two. 282. --For Treasurer and Receiver General.-- William H. Gleason, of Boston Ten. 10. George A. Marden, of Lowell Two hundred and eighty four 284. Edwin S. Munn, of Holyoke One hundred and ninety. 190. --For Auditor-- Charles R. Ladd, of Springfield Two hundred and fifty nine 259. Augustus R. Smith, of Lee Twelve 12. William D.T. Trefoy, of Marblehead One hundred and ninety five 195. J. Henry Gould One 1. --For Attorney General.-- Walcott Hamlin, of Amherst Ten. 10 Elisha B. Maynard, of Springield One hundred and eighty six. 186. Albert E. Pillsbury, of Boston Two hundred and eighty three. 283. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 257 1890. --For Representative in Congress. Fifth District.-- James A. Fox of Cambridge Two hundred and sixty six. 266 Sherman Hoar of Waltham Two hundred and twenty three 223 James H. Roberts of Cambridge Seven 7 Nat P. Banks One 1 --For Councillor. Third District.-- Charles S. Lincoln, of Somerville One hundred and ninety five. 195 John S. Paine, of Cambridge Ten 10 Ephraim Stearns, of Waltham Two hundred and seventy five 275 -- For County Commissioner.-- Stephen B. Puffer, of Lowell One hundred and ninety three. 193 J. Henry Read, of Westford Two hundred and seventy three 273 Rufus K. Underhill of Billerica Ten 10 --For Senator. Second Middlesex District.-- Thomas W. Davis of Belmont One hundred and ninety one 191 S.O. Dyer of Waltham Eleven 11 Gorham D. Gilman of Newton Two hundred and thirty five 235 --For Representative in General Court.-- --Nineteenth Middlesex District-- Richard F. Barrett, of Concord Two hundred and seventy one 271 Arthur H. Jewett, of Lexington Two nundred and eight 208 For Amendment to the Constitution to prevent the disenfranchisement of voters because of a change of residence within the Commonwealth. Yes Two hundred and twenty seven 227 No Fifty 50 For Amendment to the Constitution relative to soldiers and sailors exercising the right of franchise. Yes Two hundred and twenty five 225 No Twenty six 26 After announcing the foregoing vote, the unused and canceled ballots, also the check lissts used and ballots cast were sealed up and indorsed as provided by law; the blanks furnished were filled out and signed, and the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 258 1890 Lexington Nov. 4, 1890 The meeting for town business, called by the second of the foregoing Warrants as called to order by the Clerk, the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows. Art. 1. Voted: That a Moderator be chosen by nomination, and Dr. Howland Holmes was so nominated and chosen and sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Voted: That the whole matter be refferred to the Building Committee. Art. 3. Voted: That the sum of four hundred and twenty six and 81/100 ($426.81) dollars be appropriated as an additional appropriation for concrete walks, said sums to be taken frm any unappropriated money in the treasury, or borrowed if necessary in anticipation of the collection of taxes the next year. Art. 4. Voted: That the Selectmen be a Committee to extend the barn at the poor farm not less than twenty four feet, and that the sum of One thousand (1000) dollars be appropriated for the purpose, to be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury; or borrowed in anticipation of the collection of taxes the next year. Art. 5. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to insure the new School House Building, as the work progresses, and the interest of the town may require. Art. 6. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to construct Clark street to the full width that it has been laid out, and that the epense thereof tbe taken from anyt unappropriated money in the treasury, or borrowed in inticipation of the collection of taxes the next yeaer. Voted: That the expense of constructing said street be limited to the sum of five hundred (500) dollars. Meeting for town business declared dissolved, A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 259 1890 Bedford Nov. 14, 1890 At a meeting of the Town Clerks of the Town of Concord Bedford, Burlington, Lincoln and Lexington - comprising the Nineteenth Middlesex Representative District held at noon this day it was found on comparing the returns that votes had been cast as follows: Richard. F. Barrett of Concord. Arthur H. Jewett of Lexington. In Concord, 324 144 " Bedford, 85 45 " Burlington, 30 30 " Lincoln, 70 42 " Lexington, 271 208 -------- -------- 780 469 Making a Majority for Barrett of 311. and two Certificates of Election were filled out declaring Richard F. Barrett of Concord elected, signed by George Heywood, Town Clerk of Concord. Charles A. Corey, " " " Bedford. Samuel Sewall, " " " Burlington. James S. Chapin, " " " Lincoln. Leonard A. Saville, " " " Lexington. after which the meeting was dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexinton --[illegible] Jacobs-- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 260 1891 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday January 5th 1891. To William B. Foster: Constable of Lexington: Greeting:-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts your are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the fifth day of January AD 1891 at half past one oclock P.M. to act on the following articles, namely:-- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator, to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of the building committee of the new school house for the Hancock Schools, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will vote to revoke or rescind as much of the voted passed at themeeting held May 29th 1890, whereby the disposal of the old Hancock School House lot, was left to the School House Committee. (The Hancock School House was destroyed by fire Dec. 1 1890) Art. 4. To see if the town will make and appropriation to enable the Selectmen to insure the new school house building as the work progresses, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the town will authorize the buiding committee to use slats in place of shingles, and metal gutters and conductors in place of wood, and to make some other changes in the cnstruction of the New Hancock School House, and make an appropriation therefor, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the town will authorize the building committee to purchase a small additional lot of land from the Rindge Estate, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 7. To see if the town will appropriate and authorize the building committee to use the amount received from the insurance of the old Hancock School House, and the amount which may be received from the sale of the land, for using slate and copper upon the roof, and in making other changes in the construction of the new school house, and for furnishing the same, and for purchasing additional land, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see what action the town will take in relation to the petition of John P. Reed and other to the County Commissioners for ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 261 1891 the re-locating and improving of Bedford street, from the Common to the Bedford line. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this eighteenth day of December AD 1890. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holblrook. | of Geo. E. Muzzey. | Lexington. The Registrars of Voters will be in session at the Selectmen's room in Town Hall building on Wednesday the thirty first day of December A.D. 1890, to prepare a voting list for the foregoing meeting. Lexington Jany 1. 1891. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Office and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington Monday Jany 5, 1891 The meeting in accordance with the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the specified time, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and the business proceeded as follows:-- Art. 1. Rev. C.A. Staples for the building committee made a report, (see Reports of Committees page 313) Dr. A.H. Livermore called for the reading of the contract and specification for the new building, and Mr. A.E. Scott of the building committee proceeded to read the same, but atter reading a while was allowed to give a condensed statement of the contracts both for buiding and for warming and ventilating the building, also the price agreed upon with the contractors for the changes desired to be made over ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 262 1891 the contract price. The subject was thenfully discussed by Messr. A.H. Livermore, F.F. Raymond, Rev. Thomas Thompson, Webster Smkith, Cornelius Wellington, H.E. Holt, B.T. Batcheller, Franklin Alderman, F.O. Vaille, E.P. Bliss, A.E. Scott, Geo. O. Whiting and R.P.Clapp, Dr. H. Holmes and B.F. Brown. The Committee said that to make the changes required would cost the sum of $3279.00. [in margin] 5 & 6 Voted:-- That the Committee be authorized to put on the best slate roof in places of shingles; metal gutters and conductors in place of wood; and cause the floor to be laid out with the best quality of Georgia hard pine, and draw on the treasury for the extra expense of same over what the contract now calls for, the same to be paid from any money now in the treasury. Voted: That the sum of $607.53 be appropriated to purchase an additional lot of land from the Rindge estate; to be taken from moneyin the treasury. Voted: That the sum of $350.00 be appropriated for slate blackboards for the school rooms in place of plaster ones, to be taken from money in the treasury. Art. 3. Voted: That the town rescind so much of the vote passed at the meeting held May 29, 1890 as related to the sale of the old Hancock School house lot, by the School House Committee. Art. 4. Voted: That the sum of $600.00 be appropriated from money in the treasury, for the purpose of insuring thenew school house buiding as the work progresses. Art. 7. Voted: That the article be indefinitely postponed. Art. 8. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full power to act as their judgment may require. Meeting declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Feby 12 1891 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by fire the ballots cast at the Sate Election in this town on November 4 1890. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 263 1891 Warrant for a Town Meeting Saturday Feby 21, 1891. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington; Greeting;- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday the twenty first day of February AD 1891 at 2 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, viz: Art 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art 2. To see if the town will accept the provisions of Chapter three hundred and eighty six (386) of the Acts passed by the General Gourt in the year 1890 entitled - "An act to authorize the printing and distributing of ballots for town elections at the public expense," including the provisions of any and all acts amending the same. Art. 3. To determine the number and terms of the following named officers, viz:- Selectman, Assessors, Constables, Collectors of Taxes, Auditors and School Committee. Art. 4. To determine the numbers and terms of any and all town officers now required by law to be chosen by ballot. Art 5. To determine what town officers, if any, not now required by law to be chosen by ballot, shall thereafter be so chosen, and also the number and terms of such officers. Art. 6. To see if the town will provide by by-law for the commencement at seven o'clock A.M of meetings held for the election of town officers, or make any provision relating to the time of opening such meetings. Art. 7. To see if the town will amend the by-law which now requires the commencement of the annual town meeting at 9 oclock A.M and establish some other time for the opening of such meeting, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see if the town will adopt a by-law establishing or regulating the time of opening of closing the polls at meetings held for the election of town officers, or at the annual town ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 264 1891 meeting, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twelfth day of February AD 1892 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of Geo. E. Muzzey. | Lexington. The registrars of voters will be in session to prepare the voting list for the foregoing meeting, at the Selectmen's Room on Wednesday the 18th day of February from 7 to 10 oclock P.M. Lexington February 18, 1891 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the post office and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington Feby 21 1891 The meeting called by the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein, who read the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Art 1. Voted to choose a Moderator by nomination, and Mr. George O. Whiting was so nominated and chosen and sworn by the Clerk. Art 2. The reading of the Act was called for, which was read by the Clerk, also the amendment thereto approved Feby 9, 1891. Voted: That the town accept the provisions of Chapter three Page 265 1891. hundred and eighty six (386) of the Acts passed by the General Court in the year 1890 entitled, "An Act to authorize the printing and distributing of ballots for town elections at the public expense," including the provision of any and all acts amending the same. Art 3. Voted: That the number of Selectmen be three, to be chosen for one year. Voted: That the number of Assessors be three, to be chosen for one year. Voted: That the number of Constables be two, to be chosen for one year. Voted: The the number of Collectors of Taxes be one, to be chosen for one year. Voted: That the number of School Committee be three, one to be chosen each year for the term of three years, as has been customary. Articles 4 & 5 were taken up together. Voted: That one Treasurer, be chosen by ballot for the term of one year. Voted: That one Town Clerk, be chosen by ballot for the term of one year. Voted: That three Surveyors of Highways, be chosen by ballot for the term of one year. Voted: That three Overseers of the Poor, be chosen by ballot for the term of one year. Voted: That a Board of Health consisting of three members, be chosen by ballot for the term of one year. (This was doubted, and was verified by 48 voting in favor and 30 against the measure.) Voted: That the number of Cemetery Committee consist of three members one to be chosen each year by ballot for the term of three years, as now practised. Voted: That five Auditors be chosen by ballot for the term of one year. Articles 6, 7 and 8 were taken up together. Voted: That Section 1 of Article 3 of the By-Laws of this town approved November 26 1888 be amended to read as follows: The Annual Town Meeting shall be held on the first Monday in March in each year, unless the Selectmen shall, for sufficient reason, postpone it to any other Monday during the same month, and the annual reports of the Town Officers shall be printed and circulated with the warrants for the Annual Meeting. Such meeting shall be commenced at seven oclock A.M. The polls for the election of town officers ahll be opened at that hour, or as soon thereafter as possible, and shall be kept openuntil five o'clock P.M. Voted: That said section be further amended by adding thereto the following: No other town business shall be acted upon until one oclock P.M. Voted: That Robert P. Clapp be a Committee of one to present the foregoing By-Law to the Superior Court for its approval. Voted: That the Selectmen be and hereby are requested to postpone the final drawing up of the warrant for the March Town Meeting until the evening of Saturday, Feby 28th. [In margin] Meeting declared dissolved. A true record: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 266 1891 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday, March 16, 1891 To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the sixteenth day of March AD 1891 at seven oclock A.M. to act on the following articles, namely:- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To choose by ballot the following town officers: One Town Clerk -- Three Selectmen -- Three Oversees of the Poor -- Three Surveyeors of Highways -- Three Assessors -- One Treasurer -- One Collector of Taxes - Three members of the Board of Health -- Two Auditors -- Two Constables -- all for one year, One member of the School Committee for the term of three years -- One member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. Art. 3. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the following question, "Shall licenses b granted for the sale of intxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes" or "No." The election of officers will receive votes under Articles 2 and 3 on the official ballot prepared by the Town Clerk. The polls will be opened as soon as possible after the organization of the meeting and shall be kept open until five oclock. P.M. All business under the following Articles will be acted on after One oclock P.M. Art. 4. To receive the reports of an Board or Committee of the town for action thereon. Art. 5. To see if the town, by vote, will authorize the School Committee to grant to its teachers who have taught school eighteen consecutive yeras, a half years vacation with half pay. Art. 6. To see if the town will unite Main and Monument streets from the Arlington line to the Lincoln line under the name Page 267 1891. of Lexington Avenue. Art. 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day. Art. 8. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19, 1891, to be expended under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 9. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors, presented by the Selectmen. Art. 10. To provide for the support of the poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To provide for the support of the public schools the ensuing year, including their several grades, and grant money for the same. Art. 13. To provide for the support of Street Lamps the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 14. To provide for the support of the fire department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 15. To see if the town will make the appropriationfor town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 16. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to the collection of taxes the ensuing yera, or act in any measure relating thereto. Art. 18. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 268 1891 any unappropriated money in the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 19. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abuttors will pay one half the expense thereof. Art. 20. To see if the town will appropriate money for new matting for the Selectmen's roms. Art. 21. To see what action the town will take in regard to the occupancy of a room in the Town Hall Building by the Lexington Savings Bank. Art. 22. To see if the town will allow the Lexington Historical Society to place the Old Belfry on the Common or other vacant public grounds. Art. 23. To see if the town will request the Lexington Gas Company to remove the wooden gas pipes from the public streets, and replace the same with iron pipes. Art. 24. To see if the town will buy a watering cart and do anything towards watering the streets, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 25. To see if the town will lay a floor in the hose room of the Adams Engine House, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 26. To see if the town will make an appropriation to repair Parker street from Monument street to Clark street. Art. 27. To see if te town will sell at auction on or before the 10th of April 1891 the old Hancock School house lot on Waltham street to be used for one first class dwelling house, or act in amymanner relating thereto. (The lot contains about 20,000 feet of land.) Art. 28. To see if the town will authorize the School Committee to purchase the necessary school furniture for the new Hancock School House and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 29. To see if the town will choose an independent Board of Health for the term of one year. Page 269 1891 Art. 30. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to construct a lock up for women, and alter the present one so as to conform to the requirements of Chapter 27 Section 32 of the Public Statues. Art. 31. To see if the town will make an appropriation for painting the buildings at the poor farm. Art. 32. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to insure the new barn at the poor farm. Art. 33. To see if the town will make an appropriation to remove the ledge on Clark street, and grade said street. Art. 34. To see if the town will make an appropriation to reimburse the teachers of the Hancock schools for property destroyed by fire, when the buiding was burned. Art. 35. To choose such other town officers as the law requires. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington on this 28th day of February AD 1891 Webster Smith | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook | of George E. Muzzey. | Lexington. The Registrars of Voters will be in session on Thursday the fifth day of March from 7 to 9 oclock P.M and on Wednesday the 11th day of March from 7 to 10oclock P.M. to receive application for registration, and no name can be placed on the list after the last named date, except as provided by law. Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant. Lexington March 9, 1891 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Office and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling hiouse in the town seven days before the time of said meeting Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 270 1891. Lexington March 16 1891 The meeting appointed by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art 1. Voted: That the polls for choice of Moderator be kept open one minute. On ballot with the use of the check llist it was found on closing the polls that seven ballots had been cast, all for Robert P. Clapp as Moderator, who was declared chosen and was sworn the by Clerk. The Moderator then administered the oath of office to George H. Cutler and Robert J. Elliott who had been appointed by the Selecmen as ballot clerk's, and the clerk then delivered to them a package said to contain 1000 official ballots and also 75 ballots for the use of women for School Committee, and took their reciept therefore. The ballot Clerks were then furnished with a certified copy of the Check list prepared by the Registrars of Voter, the ballot box was shown to be empty and then locked and the key delivered to the Constable in attendance, when the Moderator declared the polls open and the balloting proceeded. At 10 oclock A.M the Moderator appointed Francis E. Ballard and Henry A.C. Woodward as tellers to assist in receiving and counting the ballots, and they were sworn by him to the faithful discharge of said dutires, they were also appointed as deputy ballot clerks and sworn for that office. Subsequently the Moderator appointed Charles W. Swan as teller and he was also sworn by the Moderator. At 11.30 oclock A.M. on consent of the Selectmen and Town Clerk in writing the ballot box was opene3d and 181 ballots were taken therefrom (which number agreed with the register on the box) and delivered to the tellers who commenced to sort and count the same. At 4 oclock P.M 119 more ballots were taken from the box and delivered to the tellers. At 5 oclock P.M. it was voted to extend the time for closing the polls to 5.15 oclock. After closing the polls it was found that on the check list used by the ballot clerks 398names had been checked, and on the check list used by the Moverator and tellers 398 names had been checked, the register on the ballot box showed that 398 ballots had been cast, and the number of ballots taken from the box (including those taken out at 11.30AM and 4 P.M) amounted to 398. The votes for School Committee deposited by female voters were deposited in a separate box and were 8 in number agreeing with Page 271 1891. the number of names checked on the list. The ballot clerks returned 602 official ballots unused also 67 ballots for School Committee only, which were sealed up and endorsed as provided by law. After the tellers had completed their labors the Moderator announced the result of balloting as follows: Arts 2 & 3 --For Town Clerk.-- Edwin S. Spaulding, one, 1. Leonard A. Saville, two hundred and thirty three, 233. and Leonard A. Saville was declared chosen as Town Clerk for the ensuing yera. (sworn by Geo,. E. Muzzey, Justice of the Peace) --For Selectmen.-- B.C. Whitcher, Cornelius Wellington, Robert P. Clapp and Albert B. Smith each 1. Albert W. Bryant, one hundred and sixty two, 162. Joseph F. Simonds, one hundred and sixty nine, 169. Rufus W. Holbrook, two hundred and twenty six, 226. Webster Smith, two hundred and twenty nine, 229. George E. Muzzey, three hundred and thirty nine, 339. and George E. Muzzey, Webster Smith and Rufus W. Holbrook were declared chosen as Selectmen for the ensuing year. (all sworn by B.C. Whitcher Justice of the Peace) --For Overseers of the Poor.-- B.C. Whitcher, Cornelius Wellington, Robert P. Clapp and Albert B. Smith each 1. Albert W. Bryant, one hundred and sixty five, 165. Joseph F. Simonds, one hundred and seventy seven, 177. Rufus W. Holbrook, two hundred and eight, 208. Webster Smith, two hundred and twenty four, 224. George E. Muzzey, three hundred and thirty, 330. and George E. Muzzey, Webster Smith and Rufus W. Holbrook were declared chosen as Overseers of the Poor for the ensuing year. --For Surveyors of Highways.-- B.C. Whitcher, Frank W. Coburn, Cornelius Wellington, Robert P. Clapp and Albert B. Smith each 1. Albert W. Bryant, one hundred and sixty four, 164. Joseph F. Simonds, one hundred and seventy two, 172. Rufus W. Holbrook, two hundred and eleven, 211. Webster Smith, two hundred and twenty nine, 229. George E. Muzzey, three hundred and twenty one, 321. and George E. Muzzey, Webster Smith and Rufus W. Holbrook were declared chosen as Surveyors of Highways for the ensuing year. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 272 1891. --For Treasurer.-- Edwin S. Spaulding, one hundred and seventy six, 176. Leonard A. Saville, one hundred and ninety six, 196. and Leonard A. Saville was declared chosen as Treasurer for the ensuing year, sworn by --Collector of Taxes.-- Edwin S. Spaulding, one hundred and eighty three, 183, Leonard A. Saville, one hundred and ninety three, 193. and Leonard A. Saville was declared chosen as Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. --For Assessors.-- Henry M. Reed, one hundred and sixty one, 161. George H. Cutter, one hundred and ninety five, 195. Joseph F. Simonds, twon hundred and four, 204. Walter Wellington, two hundred and ten, 210. Leonard A. Saville, three hundred and twelve, 312. and Leonard A. Saville (sworn by G.E. Muzzey, J.P.) Walter Wellington (sworn) and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn) were declared chosen as Assessors for the ensuing year. --For Auditors.-- Gershom Swan, three hundred and twenty seven, 327. Hilman B. Sampson, three hundred and forty four, 344. and Hilman B. Sampson (sworn) and Gershom Swan were declared chosen as Auditors for the ensuing year. --For Constables.-- John S. Norris, one, 1. Abbott S. Mitchell, ninety two, 92. George H. Cutter, one hundred and fifty three, 153. Charles H. Franks, two hundred and twenty five, 225. William B. Foster, two hundred and fifty one, 251. and William B. Foster (sworn) and Charles H. Franks (sworn) were declared chosen as Constables for the ensuing year. --For School Committee for three years.-- Albert W. Bryants, William H. Macom, and Laura M Brigham, each 1. Edward P. Nichols, one hundred and fifty eight, 158. James P. Munroe, two hundred and two, 202. Page 273 1891 and James P. Munroe was declared chosen as School Committee man for the term of three years. 8 female voters voted for School Committee --For Board of Health.-- E.K. Houghton, Herbert E. Richardson, Charles T. West, Leonard A. Saville, Lewis Hunt, Henry M. Reed, Josiah O. Tilton, each 1. Rufus W. Holbrook, George E. Muzzey, each 3. Webster Smith, five, 5. Franklin Alderman, two hundred and eighty seven, 287. Nathaniel H. Merriam, two hundred and ninety eight, 298. George O. Whiting, three hundred and four, 304. and George O. Whiting, Nathaniel H. Merriam and Franklin Alderman were declared chosen as a Board of Health for the ensuing year. --For Cemetery Committee for three years.-- H.N. Bowen, One, 1. George H. Jackson, three hundred and forty five, 345. and George H. Jackson was declared chosen as a Cemetery Committee man for the term of three years --"Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town."---------------------------------------- "Yes," one hundred and thirty four, 134. "No," one hundred and eighty one, 181. after the announcement of the foregoing result of the balloting, the ballots cast were sealed up by the Moderator, and endorsed by him and the letters as provided by law, and the check lists used were also sealed up and endorsed as provided law. At one oclock P.M the remaining Articles in the warrant were acted on as follows. Art. 4. Voted: That the reports of the town officers as printed by considered before the town for action theron at any time during the eeting. Dr. J.O. Tilton read a report from the Engineers in regard to drainage around the new school building (see Reports of Committee's page 316) and it was Voted: That the sum of four hundred and sixty ($460) dollars be appropriated for the purpose of laying a drain in Forest street, to be expended under the direction of the Drainage Committee. Dr. H. Holmes for the Committee on Stone Crusher and Street Roller made a report (see Reports of Committee's page 317) and afer some discussion it was ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 274 1891. Voted: That the sum of three hundred (300) dollars be appropriated for the purchase of a street roller; the money to be expended by the Selectmen. Art. 5. Voted: That the Article be indefinitely postponed. Art. 6. Mr. Cornelius Wellington made a motion that the Main street and Monument street be called Lexington Road, and the town Voted: Not to unite the two streets under the name of Lexington Road which vote was doubted , and the house was polled with the following result, in favor 10. opposed 33. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of one hundred and twenty five (125) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of Memorial Day, said sum to be paid directly to the Quartermaster of Grand Army Post 119. Art. 8. Voted: That the sum of seventy five (75) dollars be appropriated for the observance of April 19, 1891, said sum to be expended under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 9. The list of Jurors presented by the Selectmen was amended by striking from the list the names of Joseph Evans and Frederick O. Vaille, they having been drawn as Jurors since the list was posted, and the name of George E. Worthen at his own request. Voted: That the Jury list as amended be accepted by the town. Art. 10. Voted: That the sum of two thousand (2000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor for the ensuing year. Art. 11. Voted: That the sum of five thousand (5000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Highways for the ensuing year. Art. 12. Voted: That the sum of twelve thousand (12000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Public Schools for the ensuing year. Art. 13. Voted: That the sum of twenty eight hundred (2800) dollars be appropriated for the support of Street Lamps for the ensuing year. Art. 14. Voted: That the sum of twelve hundred (1200) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire Department for the ensuing year. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 275 1891. Art. 15. Voted: That the following appropriations, as submitted by the Selectmen be granted for the ensuing year, viz: For removal of snow, five hundred dollars, $500.00 " Payment of Town Debt, seventy six hundred dollars, 7,600.00 " Constables and Police, two thousand dollars, 2,000,00 " Salaries of Selectmen, eight hundred dollars, 800.00 " " " Assesors, four hundred and twenty five dollars, 425.00 " " " Town Clerk, two hundred dollars, 200.00 " " " Auditors, forty five dollars, 45.00 " " " Town Treasurer, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 " " " Collector of Taxes, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 " " " Treasurer of Cary Library, fifty dollars, 50.00 " " " Superintendent of Schools, three hundred and fifty dollars, 350.00 " " " Librarians, eight hundred and seventy dollars, 875.00 " " " Registrars of Voters, one hundred dollars, 100.00 " " " Janitors of Halls, six hundred dollars, 600.00 " Fuel and Lights for Halls, five hundred dollars, 500.00 " Ringing Bells, seventy five dollars, 75.00 " Printing, three hundred and fifty dollars, 350.00 " Hydrants, sixteen hundred and forty dollars, 1640.00 " Interest on Town Debt, twenty five hundred dollars, 2,500.00 " Abatement of taxes, five hundred dollars, 500.00 " Discount of taxes, four hundred dollars, 400.00 " Care of Common, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 " Sewing in Public Schools, four hundred and fifty dollars, 450.00 " Insurance, fourteen hundred dollars, 1400.00 --------------- 22105.00 On motion of B.F. Brown seconded by E.P. Bliss it was Voted: That no appropriation be made for salary of School Committee and that they serve without pay. The following additional appropriations were made under this Article - For Enforcement of Liquor Law by Selectmen, five hundred dollars, $500.00 " Care and improvement of Cemetery (by Cem Com) two hundred and fifty dllars, 250.0 (To be expended by a Committee appointed by the Field and Garden Club.) Mr. Webster Smith made a statement that a hearing was advertised before the Legislative Committee on Water Supply on the petition of the Lexington Water Company to take additional land and water from Vine brook, tomorrow, and moved the appointment of a Committee by the Chair to attend said hearing in the interest of the town, which motion was carried and the Chair appointed Webster Smith, Matthew H. Merriam, James S. Munroe and Dr. J.O. Tilton as such Committee. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 276 1891 Art. 16. Voted: That the town authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 17. Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December 1st 1891, and that a discount of one half of one per. Cent. per month for all full months prior to said date to be deducted for prompt payment; and that all taxes remaining unpaid at that date be subject to interest at the rate of six per. cent. per annum, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before May 1st 1892. Art. 18. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury for the payment of Contingent Expenses. Art. 19. Voted: That the sum of five hundred (500) dollars be appropriated for the construction of sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abutters will pay one half the expense thereof. Art. 20. Voted: That the sum of fifty (50) dollars be appropriated for new matting for the Selectmen's room's. Art. 21. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen for their consideration and action. Art. 22. Voted: That the Old Belfry be allowed to be placed on the Common or on the New Hancock School House lot, under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society, consisting of Rev. C.A. Staples, James S. Munroe and Charles M. Parker. Art. 23. Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the chair to confer with the officers of the Lexington Gas Light Co, and report at the next meeting, and the chairman appointed as such Committee George E. Muzzey, Hanry M. Reed and Gershom Swan. Art. 24. Voted: That an appropriation of two hundred (200) dollars be made for each village for watering the streets, provided an equal amount be raised by private subscription for that purpose, and that two watering carts be purchased one for each village at a cost not to exceed seven hundred (700) dollars for both, and that a Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 277 1891. consisting of three from each village be appointed by the chair t expend the money so raised: and the chairman appointed as such Committee Dr. J.O. Tilton, S.E. Bennink, and H.G. Locke for centre village, and E.T. Harrington, A.S. Mitchell and Nathaniel Nunn for each village. Art. 25. Voted: That an appropriation of one hundred (100) dollars be made for the purpose of laying a new floor in the hose room of the Adams Engine House, and that a Committee of three from East Lexington be appointed by the Chair, to have charge of the work, and the chair appointed J.H. Frizzello, Wm. B. Boster and Alfred pierce, as such Committee. Art. 26. Voted: That an appropriation of four hundred (400) dollars be made to repair Parker street from Monument street to Clark St. Art. 27. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed to sell the old Hancock School House lot on Waltham street by public auction on or before April 10, 1891. (Voted doubted and house polled with the following result. in favor 41 - opposed 9.) [in margin] Mr. Webster Smith moved and it was voted That a committee of three be appointed by the Chair to consider the matter of draining of the Cemetery and report at a later meeting, and the Chair appointed as such Committee E.A. Mulliken, J.S. Munroe ___(illegible) T. West Art. 28. Voted: That the subject be indefinitely postponed. Art. 29. Voted: That the subject be indefinitely postponed. Art. 30. Voted: That the subject be referred to the Selectmen for investigation as to a suitable plan for a lock up, and the probable cost of the same, and to report at the next town meeting. Art. 31. Voted: That the sume of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for painting the buildings at the Poor Farm. Art. 32. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to insure the new barn at the Poor Farm. Art. 33: Voted: That the sum of one thousand (1000) dollars be appropriated for removing the ledge, and grading on Clarke Street. Art. 34. Voted: That the sum of forty (40) dollars be appropriated to pay the teachers of the Hancock school, for their property destroyed by fire when the building was burned. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 278 1891 Voted: That the sums granted at this meeting be assessed the present year. Art. 35. Voted: That the following officers be chosen by nomination. For Field Drivers. A.E. Scott. Franklin Alderman (sworn). Geo. C. Goodwin (sworn). For Fence Viewers. S.E. Bennink (sworn). J.S. Munroe (sworn). Arthur H. Jewett (sworn). For Surveyors of Lumber. Geo. E. Muzzey (sworn). A.S. Mitchell (sworn). Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Voted: To take up the report of the Committee on Drainage as printed in the town report, and after some discussion it was Voted: That the Drainage question be referred back to the Committee consisting of J.O. Tilton, Geo. O. Whiting, M.H. Merriam James S. Munroe and George O. Smith with instructions to report at a Town Meeting specifically called in the evening for the purpose; that the Committee be requested to consider and report on the estimated cost of the system proposed by them; the area of the property to be benefited; the apportionments of costs on such property; the best plan of raising funds to defray the cost; and any other matters relating thereto. At the close of the business the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Recount of Voted. On the 18th of March a petition was recieved by the Town Clerk, signed by the requisite number of legal votes, asking for a recount of votes for Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, which petition was given to the Moderator who recounted the ballots on the inth inst. and reported as follows. L.A. Saville Treasurer 196. L.A. Saville Collector of Taxes 192. E.S. Spaulding " 176. E.S. Spaulding " " " 184 signed by Robert P. Clapp Moderator. ------------------------------------------------------------ Page 279 Appointments by the Selectmen Lexington March 19, 1891 The following appointments were this day made by the Selectmen: viz Geo H. Thurston, Janitor of Town Hall at $525.00 salary. Walter Wellington, " " Village " " 75.00 " (sworn) William B. Foster, Police Officer at 2.50 per day (sworn) Geo. H. Thurston, " " without pay to April 1 1892 (sworn) Walter Wallington, " " " " " " " " (sworn) Peter Gillooley, " " " " " " " " (sworn) Wm. F. Ham, " " " " " " " " B.E. Anderson, Railroad Police Officer, without pay " " " " (sworn) Geo. W. Spaulding, Public Weigher and Supt. of Town Scales, " " " " Rufus W. Holbrook, " " " " " " Everett S. Locke Sealer of Weights and Measures Charles T. West, Sexton Mr. & Mrs. R.H. White Supt and Matron at Alms House at $550.00 per year. Mrs. Lucy M. Whiting Trustee Gammell Legacy. Miss Lucy N. Blodgett, " " " (sworn) Frank V. Butters, Measurer of Wood and Bark. (sworn) Geo. W. Spaulding, " " " " " Horace B. Davis, " " " " " Augustus Childs, " " " " " Miss Florence E. Whitcher, Librarian Cary Library. (Salary $400) Miss Florence M. Thayer, Assistant " " " ( " $200) Miss Nellie Holbrook, Librarian East Lexington Branch Cary Library (Salary $241). (sworn) B.C. Whitcher, Weigher of Hay and Grain. Dr. Howland Holes, Town Physician, salary $75.00 per annum. Moses E. Colby, Lamp Lighter Centre District. Geo. F. Harrington, " " East " Albert F. Farmer, " " North " Abbott S. Mitchell, Auctioneer. Charles H. Franks Police office at $2.50 per day Signed Geo. E. Muzzey Clerk Henry C. Dodge, Special Police Officer without pay George H. Cutter, " " " " " ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 280 1891. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday June 8, 1891. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the eighth day of June A.D. 1891 and half past seven oclock P.m. to act on the following articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To make appropriations for town expenses for the current year, or act in any manner in regard to said appropriation. Art. 4. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the petition of Geo. S. Norris and others, for the extension of Highland Avenue and act thereon. Art. 5. To see if the town will accept the bequest of the late Mrs. Eleanor S. Beals in accordance with the conditions of her Will. Art. 6. To see if the town will authorize the building committee of the new Hancock School House to furnish the same. Art. 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation for painting Village Hall, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see if the town will make an appropriation of two hundred and fifty dollars, for painting and repairing the Adams School House. Art. 9. To see if the town will instruct the Selectmen to lease or allow the Lexington Savings Bank the use of one of the rooms in the Town Hall, or to finish rooms for said Bank in the basement of Town Hall on such terms as may be agreed on, or act in any manner relating thereto. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 281 1891. Art. 10. To see if the town will grant the use of the Town Hall to Prof. H.E. Holt for the holding of the meetings of the Lexington Normal Music School in August of this year. Art. 11. To see what action the town will take in regard to the heating arrangements of the Town Hall Building. Art. 12. To see if the town will revise the tariff of prices for the rent of the Town Hall and ante rooms. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this 23d day of May AD 1891. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of Geo. E. Muzzey. | Lexington. Lexington June 4th 1891. Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant Ihave notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offic eand other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable f Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 282 1891. The meeting of the inhabitants of Lexington called by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and under, Art. 1. Voted: That a Moderator be chosen by nomination, and Robert P. Clapp was so nominated and chosen, and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Geo. E. Muzzey for the Committee on the removal of the wooden gas pipes from Main Street read a report (see Reports of Committee's Page 318) and it was, Voted: That the report be accepted and placed on file. Rev. C.A. Staples made a verbal report to the effect that the suit against the town by J. Merrill Brown as Architect of the new school building had been called for trial, and the plaintiff failing to appear he hd been nonsuited. Art. 3. On motion of Mr. Franklin Alderman it was Voted: That the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the Board of Health. On motion of Mr. R.P. Clapp it was, Voted: That the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for the salaries of the School Committee for the ensuing year. On motion of Mr. Webster Smith it was, Voted: That the sums appropriated for repainring and improving Clark street and Parker street at the March meeting be transferred to the credit of the Highway grant. Voted: That the sum of nine thousand dollars of the amount appropriated at the March meeting be deducted from the gross amount voted to be assessed the present year, and that said sum be taken from money now in and liable to be paid into the treasury during the current year. Art. 4. Mr. Muzzey for the Selectmen made a report on the extension of Highland Avenue. (See Reports of Committee's Page 319) and it was Voted: That the report be accepted and that the sum of One hundred dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the extension to be expended under the direction of the Highway Surveyors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 283 1891. Art. 5. On motion of Hon. A.E. Scott it was, Voted: To accept the bequest of Eleanor S. Beals, of the sum of two thousand dollars, in trust, the income to be expended for the benefit of worthy, indigent, aged men and women over sixty years of age, American born, to be called the Beal Fund, as provided in the will of said Eleanor S. Beals. Voted: That the treasurer be instructed to receive said fund, and to execute such papersas may be required by the Executor of the will of Mrs. Beals. Voted: That the Town Clerk be instructed to transmit an attested copy of the above votes to said Executor. Voted: That until otherwise ordered said Beals Fund be held and managed and the income be expended as above provided, by the trustees of teh Bridge Charitable Fund, and that the treasurer be instructed to turn said fund over to said trustees, as soon as the same is received by him, and that the treasurer be authorized to borrow said funds and give the note or notes of the town therefor at any time when said trustees have any part thereof uninvested. Art. 6. Dr. H. Holmes moved that the Building Committee prepare a detailed statement of the amount and kind of furniture reuired for each room of the new school house and the estimated cost of the same. Mr. F.O. Vaille had prepared such a statement, which he read to the meeting and it was Voted: That the Building Committee be authorized to furnish the rooms of the new school building at a cost not to exceed the sum of twenty five hundred dollars, and that the treasurer be authorized to borrow said sum of twenty five hundred dollars for that purpose and that it be a part of the school house loan additional to that authorized at meeting of May 29, 1890. Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated for the painting of Village Hall and that the Selectmen be a Committee to expend the money therefor. Art. 8. Voted: That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated for repairing and painting the Adams School House. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 284 1891 Art. 9. Voted: that the Lexington Saving's Bank be alllwed to retain the use of the room in the Town Hall building now occupied by it, on payment of such rental as may be agreed upon by the Selectmen and the officers of the Bank. Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed not to rent said room to the Bank for any definite length of time. Art. 10. Voted: That the free use of the Town Hall be allowed to Prof. H.E. Holt for the use of the Lexington Normal Music School. Art. 11. Voted: That the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for repairing the furnaces in the Town Hall buiding to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen. Art. 12. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Voted: That the several sums granted at this meeting - excepting the sum for furnishing the new school building - be taken from any uexpended money in the treasury or borrowed by the Treasurer in anticipation of the collection of taxes the next year. Meeting declared dissolved by the Moderator. A true copy of the proceedings. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 285 1891 Bequest of Miss Lucy Gammell Town Treasurer's Office. Lexington August 20 1891. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of Three hundred dollars from Wallace F. Robinson Executor of the will of Lucy Gammell in accordance with the terms of said will; the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 upon Lot No. 34 standing in the name of John Gammell in the town cemetery on the avenue leading from Main street between the estates of John D. Bacon and John H. Prescott and near to the High School House in said Lexington, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks, and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington August 20, 1891 Received for the record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 286 1891 Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday November 3d 1891. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington: Greeting:-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualilfied by law to vote in State, County and District affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the third day of November A.D. 1891, at seven o'clock A.M, to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County officers, and also for or against two Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth, as follows:-- Governor, -- Lieutenant Governor, -- Councillor for third Councillor District. -- Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver General. -- Auditor. -- Attorney General -- Senator for second Middlesex District. -- Representative in General Court for nineteenth Middlesex District -- Clerk of the Courts for Middlesex County -- Register of Deeds for Southern District of Middlesex County -- County Treasurer for Middlesex County - County Commissioner for Middlesex County, - also, Article of Amendment to the Constitution relative to the qualification of voters for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senators, And Representatives, also -- Article of Amendment to the Constitution fixing the number of members necessary to constitute a quorum in each branch of the General Court. The election officers will recieve votes for the above named officers all on one ballot, and votes on the Amendments to the Constitution will be recieved at the same time. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fifteenth day of October A.D. 1891. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of Geo E. Muzzey. | Lexington. Return of the Constable on foregoing Warrant. Lexington November 2d 1891 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Office and other public places in each village, and by leaving -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 287 1891. a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest, Wm B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday, November 3d 1891. (Town Business.) To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the third day of November A.D. 1891, at two o'clock P.M. to act on the following Articles, namely:-- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will purchase 330 feet of land of the Rindge Estate, in exchange for the same number of feet from the Hancock School Lot, for the purpose of straightening the division line. Art. 4. To see if the town will grant the use of the Town Hall on Sunday's to the First Baptist Society, for their religious meetings, free of rent. Art. 5. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to allow L. A. Saville the use of the Town Officers room, for the transaction of business by him, other than as town officer, on such terms as may be agreed upon. Art. 6. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the extension of Harrison street to Oakland street, on the petition of James P. Prince and others. Art. 7. To see if the town will extend Mount Vernon street to Main street, and make an appropriation therefor, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fifteenth day of October 1891. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of Geo E. Muzzey. | Lexington. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 288 1891 Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant. Lexington November 2d 1891. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Office and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the two Warrants, and the returns f the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------ Lexington November 3d 1891 The meeting for the choice of State, District and County Officers, called by the first of the preceeding warrants, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon; after which Charles M. Parker and Abram B. Smith who had been appointed Inspectors, and Charles W. Swan and Daniel J. Vaughan Deputy Inspectors were sworn into office by the Clerk; Webster Smith the presiding Election officer, receipted for the package said to contain 800 ballots recieved by the Town Clerk from the Secty of State; the ballot box was shown to be empty, and the key delivered to Wm. B. Foster the Constable in attendance, and the cards of instruction and sample ballots having been posted as required by law the polls were declared open and the balloting proceeded. The following having been appointed as Tellers by the Selectmen were sworn into office. Francis E. Ballard, Ira F. Burham, Patrick F. Dacey, George D. Harrington, John F. Maynard, Edwin S. Spaulding, Henry A.C. Woodward and Bradley C. Whitcher. It was subsequently voted to extend the time of closing the polls to 4.30 P.M. At 1 oclock P.M 300 ballots were taken from the ballot box and the tellers were set at work. On closing the polls at 4.30 P.M. the ballot box register showed 533, the unused ballots including on cancelled returned by the inspectors numbered 282, which showed that 518 had been used, the check lists of the inspectors and the Selectmen each had 519 names checked, and on counting the ballots frm the box (including 300 taken out at 1. oclock) it was found that 519 had been cast, and on verifying the returns of the tellers, the following was reported as the result, ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 289 1891. --For Governor.-- Chalres H. Allen of Lowell, Two hundred and eighty two, 282. Charles E. Kimball, of Lynn, Three, 3 Harry W. Robinson, of Boston, One, 1. William E. Russell of Cembridge, Two hundred and nineteen, 219. Henry Winn of Malden, One, 1 Blanks, Thirteen, 13. 519 --For Lieutenant Governor.-- John W. Corcoran of Clinton, One hundred and eighty nine, 189. William H. Haile of Springfield, Three hundred and two, 302. William J. Shields of Boston, Four, 4. Augustus R. Smith f Lee, Ten, 10. Blanks, Fourteen, 14 519 --For Secretary.-- Joseph D. Cadle of Westfield, One, 1. Elbridge Cushman of Lakeville, One hundred and eighty six, 186. William M. Olin of Boston, Two hundred and ninety nine, 299. Alfred W. Richardson of Springfield, Twelve, 12 Blanks, Twenty one, 21 519 --For Treasurer and Receiver General.-- Charles Friede of Boston, One, 1. James S. Grinnell of Greenfield, One hundred and eighty five, 185. George A. Marden of Lowell, Three hundred, 300. Samuel B. Shapleigh of Boston, Eleven, 11. Thomas A. Watson of Braintree, Two, 2. Blanks, Twenty, 20 519 --For Auditor.-- William O. Armstrong of Boston, Nine, 9. John W. Kimball of Fitchburg, Two hundred and ninety nine, 299. William D. Trefry of Marlbehead, One hundred and ninety, 190. William O. Wakefield of Lynn, One, 1. Blanks, Twenty, 20 519 --For Attorney General.-- Walcott Hamlin of Amherst, Seven, 7 Herbert McIntosh of Worcester, One, 1 -------------------------------------------------------------- Page 290 1891 --For Attorney General - continued-- Albert E. Pillsbury of Boston, Two hundred and ninety one, 291 George M. Stearns of Chicopee, ne hundred and ninety three, 193 James Waldock of Boston, One, 1 Blanks, Twenty six, 26 519 --For Councillor - 3rd District-- James H. Robers of Cambridge, Nineteen, 19. Ephraim Stearns of Waltham, Three hundred and seven, 307 John J. Sullivan of Boston, One hundred and sixty four, 164 Blanks, Twenty nine, 29 519 --For Clerk of the Courts. - Middlesex.-- Theodore C. Hurd of Winchester, Three hundred and twenty six, 326 S. Carron, One, 1 Blanks, One hundred and ninety two, 192 519 --For County Commissioner. - Middlesex.-- Stephen B. Puffer of Lowell, One hundred and eighty six, 186 William B. Savage of Somerville, Thirteen, 13 Samuel O. Upham of Waltham, Two hundred and ninety, 290 Blanks, Thirty, 30 519 --For Country Treasurer. - Middlesex-- Joseph G. Ball of Cambridge, Eleven, 11 Joseph O. Hayden of Somerville, Two hundred and ninety five, 295 Alred D. Hoitt of Arlingtonj, One hundred and eighty eight, 188 Blanks, Twenty five, 25 519 --For Register of Deeds. - Southern Middlesex District.-- Charles B. Stevens of Cambridge, Three hundred and seventy six, 376 W. Sampspon, One, 1 Blanks, One hundred and forty two, 142 519 --For Senatr. - Second Middlesex District.-- Gerham D. Gilman of Newton, Two hundred and eighty seven, 287 John L. Sanderson of Waltham, One hundred and ninety two, 192 William A. Wood of Waltham, Ten, 10 Blanks, Thirty, 30 519 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 291 1891. --For Representative in General Court.-- --Nineteenth Middlesex District.-- Richard F. Barrett f Concord, Three hundred and six, 306. George Ropes of Lincoln, One hundred and eighty four, 184. Blanks, Twenty nine, 29. 519 --Amendment to the Constitution-- "Shall the proposed Amendment to the Constitution relative to the qualification of voters for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senators and Representatives, be approved and ratified." Yes, Two hundred and thirty two, 232 No, Seventy seven, 77 Blanks, Two hundred and ten, 210 519 --Amendment to the Constitution.-- "Shall the proposed amendment to the Constitution making a majority of members a quorum in each branch of the general court, be approved and ratified." Yes, Two hundred and eighteen, 218. No, Thirty nine, 39. Blanks, Two hundred and sixty two, 262 519 After the announcement of the above result by the presiding election officer the blanks required by law were filled out and signed by the proper officers, the check lists were used and the ballots cast were sealed up and the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington November 3d 1891 Meeting for Town Business The meeting for town business called by the second of the foregoing warrants was called to order by the Town Clerk at 2.25 P.M. who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted that a Moderator be chosen by nomination, and Robert P. Clapp was so nominated and chosen, and sworn by the Clerk. Mr. Webster Smith stated that the School Committee were desirous of ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 292 1891 purchasing a new piano for the New Hancock Schools and as the old piano, which was purchased by private subscription, and was burned in the old school house and the town had recieved the insurance thereon to the amount of $250 it was Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to approve and pay a bill for a new piano, from money in the treasury to said amount of $250. Mr. A.E. Scott stated that water pipes had lately been placed in Waltham street beyond Forest street, and wanted additional hydrants on said Waltham street, and after some discussion it was, Voted: That the town authorize the Selectmen in their discresion to put one or two more additional hydrants along Waltham Street. Art. 2. Mr. E.A. Mulliken for the Committee on drainage of the Cemetery made a report. (see Reports of Committees Page 320) and it was Voted: That the report be accepted and adopted and that the sum of $200 be appropriated for the purpose, to be expended by said Committee. Voted: That the money be taken from any unexpended balance in the Treasury or borrowed in anticipation of next years taxes. Art. 3. Voted: To purchase the land referred to in the article and to sell and convey to F.H. Rindge the samenumber of feet from the Hancock School lot in payment and exchange therefor; and that the Treasurer be authorized to execute in behalf of the town the deed therefor. Art. 4. Voted: That the action of the Selectmen be ratified and confirmed in allowing the First Baptist Society the free use of the Town Hall, and that further use be granted free of rent. Art. 5. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to allow L.A. Saville the use of the Town Officers room in the Town Hall building, for the transaction of business by him, other than as town officer, free of rent. Art. 6. The Selectmen reported as follows: "We would respectfully recommend that when Harrison street is graded by the abuttors to Oakland st, so as to meet the requirements of the town, the Selectmen be authorized to accept the same and that the street be hereafter known as Chandler street," and the town Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 293 1891 Art. 7. Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Meeting for town business declared dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. --Meeting of Town Clerk's for 19th Middlesex Representative Dist.-- Bedford Nov 13, 1891 At a meeting of the Town Clerk's of the towns of Concord, Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln, and Burlington, comprising the nineteenth Middlesex Representative District, held a[t] noon this day, it was found on comparing the returns from the various towns that ballots had been cast as follows. For Richard F. Barrett of Concord For George Ropes of Lincoln. Concord 348 162 Lexington 306 184 Bedford 93 34 Lincoln 72 42 Burlington 32 42 ------ ------ 851 464 and in Concord one ballot was cast for George H. Hopkins, and accordingly two certificates of Election were filled for Richard F. Barrett of Concord signed by George Heywood Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville " " " Lexington. Charles A. Corey " " " Bedford. James S. Chapin " " " Lincoln. Samuel Sewall " " " Burlington. after which the meeting was dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington Lexington Dec 12 1892 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by fire, the ballots cast at Annual State Election Nov 3 1891. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 294 1891 Bequest of Gorham Bigelow. $200.00 Town Treasurer's office. Lexington November 12, 1891. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the reciept of Two hundred dollars from Cynthia A. Bigelow, Executrix of the will of Gorham Bigelow, in accordance with the terms of said will, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon lots numbered 5 and 6 standing in the names of Caroline B. Welch and Gorham Bigelow, in the easterly new part of the town Cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington, in care and dressing of said lots, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington Lexington November 12, 1891 Recieved for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk -------------------------- Bequest of Sarah C. Smith $100.00 Town Treasurer's office Lexington November 12th, 1891. Pursuant to a vote of the inhaitants of the Town of Lexington, in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the reciept of One hundred dollars, from Ellen A. Wellington Executrix of the will of Sarah C. Smith in accordance with the terms of said will, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon lot numbered 65 in the new Cemetery near the High School House standing in the name of Billings Smith, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville. Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington Nov 12 1891. Recieved for record, A true copy, Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 295 1891 Bequest of Henry P. Webber $300.00 Town Treasurer's office Lexington December 23d, 1891. Pursuant to a vote of the inhaitants of the Town of Lexington, in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the reciept of three hundred dollars from Edwin S. Spaulding Executor of the will of Henry P. Webber in ordance with the terms of said will, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon lot numbered 19 the new Cemetery near the High School House standing in the name of Henry P. Webber, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville. Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington Dec 23 1891. Recieved for record, A true copy, Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. Location of Telephone Poles. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that you are duly authorized by vote of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington, Mass. to erect and maintain poles and wires thereon in the following named streets and highways in the said town of Lexington Mass -- as shown on plan filed herewith -- The posts shall be of the materials of the poles now standin in said locations, or other suitable material, and shall be not less than twenty five feet in length. The wires shall be not less than twenty feet from the ground and located substantially as now run. A copy of this permit is recorded in the records of the town of Lexington, Mass. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Following are the streets and highways above referred to: Lowell street. Main street. Bedford street. Middle street. Woburn street. Marrett street. Monument street. Any damage that may occur from the location or maintainance of such poles shall be borne by said Telephone Company. Webster Smith | Selectmen Geo. E. Muzzey | of Lexington. Lexington Mass. 1892. January 21st 1892 A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 296 1892. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 7, 1892. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs to assemble at the Town Hall, on Monday the seventh day of March A.D. 1892 at seven o'clock A.M. to act on the following Articles: namely:-- Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To choose by ballot the following town officers:-- One Town Clerk -- Three Selectmen -- Three Overseers of the Poor Three Surveyors of Highways -- Three Assessors -- One Town Treasurer -- One Collector of Taxes -- Three Members of the Board of Health -- Two Auditors -- Two Constables -- all for the term of one year. -- One Member of the School Committee for the term of three years -- One Member of the School Committee for the term of one year -- One Member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. Art. 3. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the question -- "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes" or "No". The election officers will recieve votes under Articles 2 & 3 on the official ballot prepared by the Town Clerk. The polls will be opened as soon as possible after the organization of the meeting, and shall be kept open until five o'clock P.M. All business under the following Articles, will be acted on after One o'clock P.M. Art. 4. To recieve the reports of any Board or Committee of the town, for action thereon. Art. 5. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors, presented by the Selectmen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 297 1892. Art. 6. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day, under the direction of Post 119, G.A.R. Art. 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19, 1892, under the direction fo a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To provide for the support of Outside Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To provide for the support of Street Lighting the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 13. To provide for the support of the Fire Department, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 14. To see if the town will make the appropriation for town expenses the ensuing, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 16. To see what measures the town will adapt in relation to the collection of taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 298 1892. Art. 18. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks, with concrete or other material, where the abuttors will pay one half the expense thereof. Art. 19. To act upon a proposition from Miss Ellen A. Stone, to sell and convey to the town, for the sum of two thousand dollars, her mansion house in East Lexington, with about half an acre of land, the same to be used for library, reading-room and other purposes, under the management of the Trustees of Cary Library; and to take any action relating thereto, including the granting of money for the purchase of said property, and the improvement and care of the same. Art. 20. To see what action, if any, the town will take toward purchasing or otherwise providing land and a building in East Lexington, for use as a branch of Cary Library and purposes incidental thereto, and to make any suitable appropriation therefor. Art. 21. To see if the town will release all its right, title and interest under the last will of Mrs. Ellen A. Stone late of Lexington, deceased, in and to any real estate owned by her at her decease, and to take any furhter or other action relating to her bequest to the town. Article third of the will is as follows:-- "Third_ I give to the Town of Lexington, if I do not do it in my lifetime, and half-acre of land in East Lexington to be used as a site for a public reading-room and library purposes, the land to be selected by my daughter, or, in case of her death without making the selection, the selection to be made by the Trustees named in the 6th Article." Art. 22. To see if the town will make and appropriation for the purchase of an odorless cart and necessary apparatus to be kept at the poor farm, or act in any way in relation to the sewerage of the town. Art. 23. To see if the town will vote to grade the land adjoining the Town Hall, and make an appropriation therefor, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 24. To see if the town will construct a lock-up such as the law requires, or act in any manner relating thereto. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 299 1892 Art. 25. To see if the town will paint the rooms occupied by the Masonic Lodge, and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 26. To see if the town will purchase settees for the hall now occupied by Cary Library Trustees, and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 27. To see what regulations the town will adopt in relation to the use of said hall. Art. 28. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the enforcement of the liquor law. Art. 29. To choose such other town officers as the law requires, as are usually chosen by nomination. Art. 30. To see if the town will make an apprpriation to defray the expense of setting the new flag staff on the grounds of the Hancock School house. Art. 31. To see if the town will establish and maintain a steam gong or whistle for use in connection with the schools and other purposes, and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 32. To see if the town will accept Chandler street, as laid out by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto, and make an appropriation for completing the same. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this eighteenth day of February, A.D. 1892 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of George E. Muzzey. | Lexington. Lexington February 29, 1892 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in teh Post office and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time ofsaid meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of Warrant and return of the Constable thereon. Attest Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 300 1892. Lexington March 7, 1892 The meeting notified by the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: That the poll for choice of Moderator be kept open two minutes. On ballot with the use of the check list, Robert P. Clapp was unanimously chosen as Moderator, and sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2&3. The moderator administered the oath of office to George D. Harrington and Robert J. Elliott, who had been appointed by the Selectmen as ballot clerks, and the town clerk delivered to them a package said to contain 1000 official ballots for the use of male voters and 30 official ballots for the use of femals voters, and took their reciept therefor. Cards of instruction and specimen ballots had been posted in the hall as provided by law. The ballot box was then shown to be empty and locked and the key delivered to the Constable in attendance, the ballot clerks and Moderator furnished with official voting lists, and the Moderator declared the polls open, and the balloting proceeded. At 11 oclock A.M. the Moderator appointed Frank P. Cutter and Bartlett Harrington as deputy ballot clerks and David S. Muzzey, Henry A.C. Woodward Roger I. Sherman, Abram B. Smith, Daniel J. Vaughan and Edwin S. Spauling as tellers, all of whom took the oath of office. At 12 oclock noon on consent in writing of the Selectmen and Town Clerk the ballot box was opened and 150 ballots taken therefrom and delivered to tellers in clocks of 50 ballots each with corresponding tally sheets, and they proceeded to canvass the vote. At 3.35 P.M. it was Voted: That the time for closing the polls be extended to 5.30 oclock P.M. At 3.38 P.M. 200 more ballots were taken from the box and delivered to the tellers. On closing the polls at 5.30 P.M.there was found remaining in the box 54 ballots, making the total number cast 404 which agreed with the number of names checked on each check list used, while the register on the ballot box stood at 297 it having failed to register propery. The ballot clerk returned 595 unused male ballots and one cancelled ballot also 24 female ballots -- six females having voted for School Committee -- which with those taken from the ballot box accounted for the total number delivered to the ballot clerks. After the canvass of the votes was completed and the result verified by the Moderator the result was annunced as follows: -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 301 1892. --For Town Clerk.-- Leonard A. Saville.------------Two hundred and sixteen----------------------216 Edwin S. Spaulding.----------Two----------------------------------------------------2 Blanks.---------------------------One hundred and eighty six-------------------186 ---- 404 and Leonard A. Saville was chosen as Town Clerk for the ensuing year and was sworn by the Moderator. --For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways.-- Patrick F. Dacey.---------------Eighty four-------------------------------------------84 Rufus W. Holbrook.------------Two hundred--------------------------------------200 Nelson W. Jenney.-------------One hundred and thirty five--------------------135 George E. Muzzey.-------------Two hundred and ninety one------------------291 Joseph F. Simonds.------------One hundred and sixty five--------------------165 Webster Smith.-----------------Two hundred and fifty two----------------------252 Timothy Kinneen.----------------Two----------------------------------------------------2 A.W. Bryant and E.S. Spaulding--each one-----------------------------------------2 Blanks------------------------------Eighty-one-------------------------------------------81 ------ 1212 And George E. Muzzey (sworn) Webster Smith (sworn) and Rufus W. Holbrook (sworn) were chosen for above offices for the ensuing year. --For Town Treasurer and Collector.-- Leonard A. Saville---------------Three hundred and fifty eight---------------------358 Edwin S. Spauling.--------------Three-----------------------------------------------------3 Blanks------------------------------Forty three---------------------------------------------43 ----- 404 and Leonard A. Saville (sworn) was chosen as Treasurer and Collector for the ensuing year. --For Assessors.-- Leonard A. Saville-----------------Three hundred and seventy nine---------------379 Joseph F. Simonds---------------Three hundred and fifty---------------------------350 Walter Wellington-----------------Three hundred and fifty eight--------------------358 N.W. Jenney------------------------Five------------------------------------------------------5 C.T. West, E.S. Spaulding, C.A. Wellington, E.T. Harrington Patrick Dacey each one---Six----------------------------------------6 Blanks--------------------------------One hundred and fourteen-----------------------114 ------ 1212 And Leonard S. Saville (sworn) Walter Wellington (sworn) and Joseph F. Simonds (sworn) were chosen as Assessors for the ensuing year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 302 1892 --For Auditors.-- Hillman B. Sampson----------------------------Three hundred and fifty four--------------------354. Gershom Swan----------------------------------Three hundred and forty-six--------------------346. N.W. Jenney--------------------------------------One-----------------------------------------------------1 Blanks----------------------------------------------One hundred and seven------------------------107 ----- 888 and Hilman B. Sampson and Gershom Swan were chosen as Auditors for the ensuing year. --For Constables.-- William B. Foster----------------------------------Three hundred and sixty-----------------------360 Charles H. Franks---------------------------------Three hundred and twenty five---------------325 W.F. Ham-------------------------------------------Three--------------------------------------------------3 A.S. Mitchell-----------------------------------------Three--------------------------------------------------3 P.Dace, F.S. Jewell, G. Locke, one each-----Three-------------------------------------------------3 Blanks------------------------------------------------One hundred and fourteen---------------------114 ---- 808 And William B. Foster (sworn) and Charles H. Franks (sworn) were chosen as Constables for the ensuing year. --For Board of Health.-- Franklin Alderman----------------------------------Three hundred and seventeen----------------317 Nathanie H. Merriam-------------------------------Three hundred and thirty three----------------333 George O. Whiting---------------------------------Three hundred and twenty nine---------------329 George H. Jackson---------------------------------Three--------------------------------------------------3 R.P. Clapp--------------------------------------------Two----------------------------------------------------2 H.A. Worthley, J. Dane, A.W. Bryant, G. Swan and N.W. Jenney, each one----------Five-----------------------------------------------------5 Blanks-------------------------------------------------Two hundred and twenty three-----------------223 ----- 1212 and Nathaniel H. Merriam George O.Whiting and Franklin Alderman were chosen as Board of Health for the ensuing year. --For School Committee - 3 years-- Robert P. Clapp--------------------------------------One hundred and thirty two. -------------------132 Alfred Pierce------------------------------------------One hundred and ninety four-------------------194 A.W. Bryan---------------------------------------------One-----------------------------------------------------1 Blanks--------------------------------------------------Eighty three------------------------------------------83 ----- 410 (Six females voted for School Committee.) and Alfred Pierce was chosen School Committee for three years. --For School Committee. - 1 year-- Robert P. Clapp--------------------------------------One hundred and eighty two--------------------182 Alfried Pierce------------------------------------------One hundred and thirteen-----------------------113 A.W. Bryant Miss. Ellen Stone one each-----Two------------------------------------------------------2 ----- 297 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 303 1892 297 Blanks---------------------------------------------------One hundred and thirteen-----------------------113 ----- 410 And Robert P. Clapp was chosen as School Committee for one year. --For Cemetery Committee, 3 years-- Abbott S. Mitchell------------------------------------Two hundred and seventy four------------------274 B. Harrington-----------------------------------------Two-------------------------------------------------------2 G.H. Jackson-----------------------------------------Two-------------------------------------------------------2 G.H. Cutter, R.P. Clapp, E.S. Locke T.H. Bowen, Walter Sampson, John Brown E.A. Mulliken W. Ham L.A. Saville and Willard Pierce one each----------------Ten-----------------------------------------------------10 Blanks--------------------------------------------------One hundred and sixteen------------------------116 ----- 404 and Abbott S. Mitchell was chosen as Cemetery Committee for three years. --"Shall Licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town."----------------------- Yes-------------------------------------------------------One hundred and thirty seven----------------137 No--------------------------------------------------------Two hundred and six----------------------------206 Blanks---------------------------------------------------Sixty one---------------------------------------------61 ----- 404 and the town voted -- "No License" -- after the above result of the balloting was given by the Moderator, the ballots cast and the check lists used were sealed up and endorsed as provided by law and delivered to the custody of the town clerk. At 1.10oclock P.M. the Moderator called the meeting to order and it was Voted. To proceed to act on the remaining Articles in the warrant. Art. 4. Voted; That the reports of town officers and committees be considered before the town for action at any time when no other business is pending, and during the afternoon action was taken as follows; Mr. A.E. Scott of the Committee on new Hancock School House made a verbal report, that the building had been completed and a hall had been provided in the upper story of said building and requested that Prof. H.E. Holt might have the use of said hall for the meetings of his Music Classes on the same terms as the use of the Town Hall was granted to him last year, which request was granted by the town. Mr. Scott also reported that a small balance was left in the hande of the Committee from the funds provided by the town, and requested that such balance might be used in fencing the lot and other improvements, which was granted. Mr. Scott also made a verbal report for the Committee that was appointed ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 304 1892 last year, to attend the legislative committee hearings on the petition of the Lexington Water Co. to take additional land &c. and said that the bill presented seemed to be so drawn that the interests of the town would be fully protected, and asked for more time for the committee which was granted. Mr. Webster Smith read a communication from the County Commissioners inviting the town to make a protest against the annexation of the City of Cambridge to the City of Boston, and the following votes were passed. Voted: That it is the sense of this meeting that the City of Cambridge shall remain as a part of Middlesex County. Voted: That the Town Clerk be requested to send a certified copy of said vote to the County Commissioners. Mr. A.S. Mitchell of the Cemetery Committee moved and it was Voted: That a committee consisting of three in addition to the Cemetery Committee be appointed, to see what arrangements can be made in relation to the purchase of a tract of land suitable for Cemetery purposes, and to report at the next town meeting, and the Chair appointed as said committee, Charles T. West George E. Muzzey and Edwin S. Spaulding. Art. 5. The list of Jurors prepared by the Selectmen was read by the Clark, and it was Voted: That the name of Edward T. Harrington be ommitted from the list, he having been drawn since the list was posted and that the name of Abram B. Smith be substituted. Voted: That the list as amended be accepted by the town. Art. 6. Voted: That the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars be appropriated for the purpose, to be paid to Quartermaster of Post 119, G.A.R. [in margin: 125.00] Art. 7. Voted: That the sum of one hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose, to be paid to Committee of Lexington Historical Society. [in margin: 100.00] Art. 8. Voted: That the sum of fifteen thousand dollars be appropriated for the support of poor at the Almshouse for the ensuing year. [in margin: 1500.00' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 305 1892. Art. 10. Voted: That the sum of fifteen hundred dollars be appropriated for the support of outside poor for the ensuing year. [in margin: $1500.00] Art. 11. Voted: That the sum of five thousand dollars be appropriated for the support of highways for the ensuing year. [in margin: $5000--] Art. 12. Voted: That the sum of three thousand dollars be appropriated for the support of street lighting for the ensuing year. [in margin: $3000.00] Art. 13. Voted: That the sum of eleven hundred dollars be appropriated for the support of the fire department for the ensuing year. (See action under Art 31 also) [in margin: $1100.00] Art. 14. Action on the following list was taken by voting on each item seperately. Voted: 500.00 For Removal of Snow, - five hundred dollars. 3000.00 " Constables and Police, - three thousand dollars. 6600.00 " Payment of Town Debt, - six thousand six hundred dollars. 800.00 " Salaries of Selectmen, - eight hundred dollars. 500.00 " " " Assessors, - five hundred dollars. 200.00 " " " Town Clerk, - two hundred dollars. 70.00 " " " Auditors - seventy dollars. 250.00 " " " Town Treasurer, - two hundred and fifty dollars. 250.00 " " " Collector of Taxes, - two hundred and fifty dollars. 50.00 " " " Treasurer of Cary Library, - fifty dollars. 350.00 " " " Supt. of Schools - three hundred and fifty dollars. 1000.00 " " " Librarians - one thousand dollars. 100.00 " " " Registrars of Voters, - one hundred dollars. 600.00 " " " Janitors of Halls, - six hundred dollars. 500.00 " Fuels, Lights for Halls - five hundred dollars. 70.00 " Ringing Bells - seventy dollars 350.00 " Printing - three hundred and fifty dollars. 1680.00 " Hydrants, - sixteen hundred and eighty dollars 3000.00 " Interest on Town Debt, - three thousand dollars. 500.00 " Abatement of Taxes, - five hundred dollars 400.00 " Discount on Taxes, - four hundred dollars. 250.00 " Care of Common, - two hundred and fifty dollars. 300.00 " Pay of School Committee - three hundred dollars. 1000.00 " Insurance - one thousand dollars 500.00 " Board of Health - five hundred dollars. 250.00 " Care and improvement of Cemetery, - two hundred and fifty dollars. ------------ 23070.00 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 306 1892 Art. 15. Voted: That the Town Treasurer be authorized under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art. 16. Voted: That the same method be adopted for the collection of taxes as was authorized last year, - which method was as follows - "That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December first 1892, and that a discount of one half of one percent per. month for all full months prior to said date, be deducted for prompt payment, and that all taxes remaining unpaid at that date be subject to interest at the rate of six per. cent per annum, and that the collector be instructed to collect all taxes before May 1st 1893." Art. 17. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. Art 18. Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the aubttors will pay one half the expense thereof. [in margin: 500.00 Arts. 19-20-21. Voted: That articles 19, 20 and 21 be taken up together. The Clerk then read a communication from Miss Ellen A. Stone as follows:- East Lexington Feby. 1 1892 Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of George E. Muzzey | Lexington. Gentlemen: -- The will of my mother, Mrs. Ellen A. Stone, contains the following Article:- "3rd. I give to the town of Lexington, if I do not do it in my lifetime, an half acre of land in East Lexington, to be used as a site for a public reading-room and library purposes, the land to be selected by my daughter, or in case of her death without making the selection, the selection to be made by the Trustees named in the 6th article." In accordance with this provision, I am ready at any time to select a specific half acre from my Mother's estate to be deeded at once to the Town. It has occurred to me however, that a plan may be proposed whereby the Town, though not receiving this gift in the exact form in which it is bequeathed, may realize at once the benefits ultimately intended by the bequest, and at the same time, accept the proposed modifications as a ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 307 1892. compliance with the will. Accordingly, I hereby offer to the Town for the sum of $2000 -- my large Mansion House in East Lexington, with so much land adjoining as may appear on the accompanying plan, on condition that it be used for the following purposes under the management of the Trustees of Cary Library, viz:- (1) A branch depository for the circulation and exchange of books of Cary Library. (2) A public reading room. (3) A public art-museum. (4) A meeting place for such classes, (not schols) in special departments of literature, art and science, as may be formed in East Lexington, and (5) For such public lectures as may be given under the auspices f or authorized by the Trustees of Cary Library. (6) A room to be used by the children and yought of East Lexington, under proper supervision of the Trustees for games and social diversions. (7) And such other purposes as in the judgment of the Trustees of Cary Library shall not be inconsistent with the realization of the main objects of that library, it being the duty of the Trustees to determine whether at any further time any proposed use is in conformity with such objects. This offer is made no only in discharge of a pleasant obligation, laid upon me by my Mother's will, but out of regard to her well known interest in the general welfare of the Town, qne 2i5h 5h3 e3wi43 5o w3du43 now that which her generous remembrance looked forward to in the future. Personally, too, I should be glad to contribute toward securing a more permanent home for the East Lexington Branche of the Cary Library, which, it seems to me, is greatly needed. It is to be distinctly understood, however, that, while in one sense this is an independent proposition from me, her daughter and is offered to, and is to be considered by, the Town only as an alternative to my Mother's bequest, but rather as an extension of its kindly thought and as an expression of what my Mother herself would have done had she been at liberty to act. Shold the plan which I have outlined be acceptable to the Town, a deed embodying the proposal conditions and ready for execution and delivery, will be exhibited at the March meeting, by my representative, in fulfilment of my proposal. Very truly yours; Ellen A. Stone." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 308 1892 The Moderator then called upon Geo. A. Dary Esq. to step to the platform and read the Deed referred to in the foregoing communication, after which on motion of Robert P. Clapp Esq. it was Voted: Is appearing from the communication of Miss Ellen A. Stone read before this meeting, that the town is entitled under Article Thirs of the last will of hte Mother Mrs. Ellen A. Stone to a gift, an half acre of land in East Lexington, to be sed as a site for a public reading room and library purposes, the land to be selected by the daughter; and that she is ready to select and convey the same in fulfilment of the bequest: And it appearing further from said communication that Miss Stone proposes in lieu of a literal compliance with said portion of the will, but in futherance of her Mother's will known wishes to promote the general welfare of the town, especiall in educational matters, to convey for the sum of two thousand dollars, the large Mansion House in East Lexington, owned by her daughter, with a sitable lot of land adjoining, the same to be used for library, reading-room and other purposes, as set forth in the proposal and in the deed of conveyance tendered in pursuance thereof; And as the town is enabled, through this generous offer, to obtain for a nominal sum an estate well suited to the purpose named, and immediately to secure, in the form of a permanent home for the East Lexington branch of Cary Library; the benefits contemplate in the kindly remembrance of themother and daughter alike; Therefor, it is Voted: That the town accepts the said proposition of Miss Ellen A. Stone; that in fulfilment thereof, the Selectmen are authorized to accept and recieve the deed of conveyance already exhibited and read at this meeting by her agent Geo. A. Dary Esq.; and that the Selectmen are hereby authoried and instructed in consideration of the premises, to execute and deliver to the Trustees under the will of Ellen A. Stone, late of Lexington, deceased, an effectual release of all the right, title and interest, which the town has under or by virtue of Article Third of said will, in or to any real estate owned by her at her decease. And Voted further: that for the payment of the consideration bamed in said deed the Treasurer is hereby authorized to use the sum of two thousand dllars heretofor borrowed of the Beals Fund an now in the town treasury. On motion of Webster Smith Esq. the above votes were adopted by a rising vote, and much enthusiasm was manifested by the large -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 309 1892 audience assembled. On motion of Rev. C.A. Staples the following Resolution was unanimously adopted. Resolution of thanks to Miss Ellen A. Stone. The voters of Lexington in town meeting assembled this day having heard and accepted the offer of Miss Ellen A. Stone to dispose of her Mansion house on Main st in East Lexington to the town - now valued on the Assessors list at $5500, for $2000. - for the use of the East Lexington branch of Cary Library, and for other purposes specified in her communication to the town presented this day, hereby place upon their records an expression of their appreciation for her generous offer and their gratitude to her for providing a home for an institution so beneficial to her native village and dear to her mother and herself. The Town Clerk is hereby directed to communication this action of the town to Miss Stone, with sincere thanks for the interest she has thus shown in the welfare and happiness of our people. On motion of Cornelius Wellington Esq. it was Voted: That the dwelling be hereafter known as the "Stone Building." Robert P. Clapp Esq. moved that the sum of $1500 - be appropriated to put the building in suitable condition for the purposes named, which motion was amended by Frankline Alderman Esq. by increasing the amount to $2000 - and it was [in margin: 2000.00 Voted: That the sum of two thousand dollars be appropriated for such alterations as may appear necessary, and that this sum be expended by the Selectmen and Trustees of Cary Library jointly. Art. 22. Voted: That the sum of one thousand dollars, be appropriated for the purchase of an dorless cart and necessary apparatus, to be kept at the poor farm, said money to be expended under the direction of the Board of health, and rules for use of same be also under the direction of the Board of Health. [in margin: 1000.00] Art. 23. Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of grading around the Town Hal, under the direction of the Field and Garden Club, with the restriction that the driveway on the north westerly side of the Hall shall not be closed up. Art. 24. Voted: That a Committee of five be appointed by the Chair to investigate the subject of a new lock-up and report at the next meeting; also to examine the law in relation to tramps so that the ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 310 1892 town may be relieved from so many visitors, and report with recommendations; and the Chair appointed as such Committee, S.E. Bennink, Ch. H. Franks, H.A.C. Woodward, Geo. E. Muzzey, & Franklin Alderman. Art. 25. Voted: That the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of painting rooms in the Town Hall building, the money to be expended under direction of the Selectmen. [in margin: $200.00] Art. 26. Voted: That the town be authorized to purchase suitable and comfortable settees for said hall, and that the sum of seventy five dollars be appropriated therefor, to be taken from money in the Treasury. [in margin: 75.00 from Treas.] Art. 29. Voted: That the Selectmen establish such regulations and prices for use of said hall, and that the Lexington Historical Society be allowed the use of said hall free. Voted: That said hall be known as Cary Hall. Voted: That all associations and organizations in town be allowed free use of said hall, under proper regulations and restrictions, when no admittance fee is taken. Art. 28. Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the enforcement of the liquor law, to be expended by the Selectmen. [in margin: 500.00] Voted: That the Selectmen be instructed not to wait to show activity in enforcing the liquor law until ten days before the March meeting. Art. 29. Under this article the following officers were chosen by nomination. For Fence Viewers. A.E. Scott. Franklin Alderman. (sworn) F. Foster Sherburne. (sworn) For Field Drivers. John J. Ready. (sworn) Chas. B. Davis. (sworn) James S. Munroe. (sworn) For Surveyrs of Lumber. Geo. E. Muzzey. (sworn) Abbott S. Mitchell. (sworn) Voted: That the remaining town officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Art. 30. Voted: That the sum of sixty five dollars be appropriated for the expense of setting the new flag staff on the grounds of Hancock School house, to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen. Art. 31. Voted: That a committee of five be appointed to take into consideration the needs of the Fire Department, and report at a future meeting what ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 311 1892. additional appointments and equipments if any are needed for the use of the fire department, also for the use of a steam gong or whistle for use in connection with fire department and schools, and the chair appointed as such committee, James P. Munroe, Albert B. Smith, William B. Foster Albert S. Parsons, and Geo. W. Sampson. [in margin: 250] Art. 32. Voted: That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars, be appropriated to grade and complete Chandler street to be expended under the direction of the Surveyors of Highways Voted: That the several sums appropriated at this meeting, unless otherwise ordered, be assessed the present year. After the conclusion of business under the foregoing articles the meeting awaited the conclusion of the labor of the tellers, and after the result was announced as before recorded, and the Moderator had administered the oath of office to such of the newly elected officers, as were present, and the check lists, and ballots had been sealed up, and endorsed as provided by law, and delivered to the custody of the Town Clerk, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. A true record: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 312 1892 Bequest of Priscilla Locke. $100 00/100 Town Treasurer's Office Lexington April 4 1892 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred dollars from Alonzo E. Locke, Executor of the will of Priscilla Locke in accordance with the terms of said will; the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon lot numbered 24 in the old part of the new cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington, standing in the name of Stephen Locke; in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington April 4, 1892 Recieved for record. A true copy: Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington -------------------------------------------- Warrant for a Town Meeting, Monday, April 25th 1892. To William B. Foster, Constable of lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday April 25th 1892 at seven and on half o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles; namely Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of five thousand dollars to pay a not to the Trustees of the Cary Library due Feby 28, 1892, or authorize the Treasurer under ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 313 1892. the direction of the Selectmen to renew said note, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To hear the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of Chandler street, and act thereon. Art. 5. To see if the town will make an appropriation for watering streets the present season. Art. 6. To see if the town will grand the use of the Town Hall, free of expense, to Post 119 G.A.R. and the Woman's Relief Corps, for entertainment. Art. 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation to execute the order of the County Commissioners on Bedford St., from the junction of Main and Monument streets, to the Bedford line, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see what action the town will take in relation to the settlement of the claim of Robinson and Blaney in the case of J. Merrill Brown against the town, on account of services as Architect for Hancock School House. Art. 9. To see if the town will increase the compensation of the Janitor of the Town Hall Building. Art. 10. To see if the town will increase the compensation of the Collector of Taxes. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doing thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixth day of April A.D. 1892. Webster Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of George E. Muzzey. | Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant. Lexington April 20 1892 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of this ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 314 1892 warrant in the Post Office and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington April 25 1892 The meeting called by the foregoing warrant assembled at the place and time specified therin, and was called to order by the Town Clerk who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted to choose a Moderator by nomination, and Robert P. Clapp was so nominated and chose, and sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Dr. J.O. Tilton for Committee on Water Carts and Watering Streets: made a report (See Reports of Committees Page 328) and the report was accepted. James P. Munroe for the Committee on Steam Gong and Needs of the Fire Department made a report. (See Reports of Committees Page 323) and the report was accepted, and the sum of fifty dllars was appropriated to establish a steam gong for the use of Fire Departments and Schools, to be expended under the direction of same Committee, and they were also granted further time to report on needs of Fire Department. S.E. Bennink for Committee on Lock up made a report (see Reports of Committee's Page 324) and the sum of five hundred dollars was voted to carry out the report of the Committee, said sum to be expended under the direction of the same Committee. Chas. T. West for the Committee on additional land for a New Cemetery said the Committee desired more time to investigate the matter, which was granted by the town. Art. 3. Voted: That the Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, be authorized to renew the note to the Treasurer of Cary Library, under date of Feby 28, 1892 for the term of five years, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semiannually. Vote unanimous. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 316 1892 Appointments by the Selectmen. Lexington March 17, 1892 To L.A. Saville, Town Clerk, At a meeting of the Selectmen held this day the following appointments were made: Trustees of the Gammell Legacy Mrs. Lucy M. Whiting. Miss Lucy N. Blodgett. Librarian of Cary Library Miss Florence E. Whitcher Assistant Miss Marian P. Kirkland Librarian East Lexington Branch Miss Nellie Holbrook. Sexton Charles T. West. Town Physician Howland Holmes, M.D. Superintendent of Town Scales and public Weigher George W. Spaulding. Rufus W. Holbrook Weigher of Hay & Grain Bradley C. Whitcher. Sealer of Weights and Measures Everett S. Locke Measurers of Wood and Bark Frank V. Butters George W. Spaulding Augustus Childs Auctioneer Abbott S. Mitchell. Police Officers Charles H. Franks William B. Foster. Railroad Police Officer (without pay) Byron E. Anderson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 317 1892 Special Police (without pay) Georg H. Thurston. Walter Wellington. William F. Ham. Peter T. Gillooley. henry C. Dodge. George H. Cutter. Superintendent and Matron at Almshouse. Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. White. Janitor of Town Hall George H. Thurston. Janitor of Village Hall Bartley Harrington. Lamp Lighters Moses E. Colby Center District. George F. Harrington East District. Albert F. Farmer North District. Selectmen of Lexington By Geo. E. Muzzey Clerk of Board. A true copy Attest Leonard A. Saville May 2nd 1892 ----------------------------------- Lexington April 21, 1892 To L.A. Saville Town Clerk. At a meeting held this day the following appointments were made to take effect May 1 1892 Engineers of Fire Department and Fire Wards. Edwin J.B. Nourse Willard Walcott. Henry H. Tyler Register of Voters for three years Quincy Bicknell Jr. Selectmen of Lexington Geo. E. Muzzey Clerk of Board. A true copy Attest Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk May 2 1892 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 318 1892 Location of Telephone Poles. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts, respectfully petitions the Board of Selectmen of Lexington, Massachusetts, for a location for its poles and wires thereon, in the following named streets and highways of said town, location to be as shown on the map or plan to be filed. Said company agrees to reserve space at the top of all the above poles, for telephone, fire alarm and police signal wires used for municipal purposes. Said poles to be erected under the supervision of such officers as said town may designate. Following are the streets and highways referred to: Merriam stret, between Main and Stetson street. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts by Jasper N. Keller, General Manager 125 Milk st. Boston. April 29, 1892 Lexington May 3d 1892 Permission is hereby granted the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to erect poles on Merriam street and Stetson street. Webester Smith | Selectmen George E. Muzzey | of | Lexington A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ---------------------------------------------------------------- Appointment of Police Officer Selectmens Office Lexington May 17, 1892 L.A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Mass. We have this day appointed George H. Tirrell a Police Officer to serve until May 1st 1892 unless sooner removed by us. Yrs Respectfully Geo. E. Muzzey, For Board of Selectmen. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 319 1892 Bequest of Clinton Viles. $100.00 Town Treasurer's Office Lexington June 17, 1892 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in town meeting assembled on the second day of November A.D. 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred dollars from Clinton Viles, the interest of which is to be expended, in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon Lot numbered 2 in the Bacon land addition to the town cemetery, on the avenue leading from Main street near the house of John D. Bacon; standing in the name of Clinton Viles; in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington Lexington June 17, 1892 Recieved for Record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk of Lexington. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Bequest of Freeborn F. Raymond $100.00 Town Treasurer's Office Lexington June 17, 1892 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington intown meeting assembled on the second day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred dollars, from Freeborn F. Raymond; the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon Lot numbered 3 in the Bacon land addition to the town cemetery, on the avenue leading from Main street near the house of John D. Bacon; standing in the name of Freeborn F. Raymond; in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks, and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexingotn. Lexington June 17, 1892 Recieved for Record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk of Lexington. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 320 1892 Bequest of Miss Elvira M. Harrington. $100.00 TownTreasurer's Office Lexington July 30 1892 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the second day of November A.D. 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the reciept of One hundred dollars, from Elvira M. Harrington, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870, upon the north-west quarter of the Mead lot in the old cemetery, near to the First Cong'l Church and the Common, and now occupied by the graves of Josiah Mead and wife, two Nathan Harrington's and their wives, Franklin Mead and Caroline Harrington; in care and dressing of said lot, so occupired, the grave stones, monuments, walks and the paths adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington August 1 1892 Recieved for Record A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. Petition of Gas Light Company. To the Board of Selectmen of Lexington, Mass. Gentlemen:-- The Lexington Gas Light Company having voted to add Electric Lighting to their business, respectfully petitions your board for permission to erect poles and run wires for said purpose of Electric Lighting, on the following streets and highways in Lexington. Said company agrees to reserve space at the top of all the above poles for telephone, fire alarm, and police signal wires used for municipal purposes. Folowing are the streets and highways referred to:-- Main -- Bedford -- Revere -- Reed -- Hancock St. -- Hancock Ave -- Elm Avenue -- Monument -- Adams -- Lincoln -- Forest -- Clark -- Raymond -- Parker -- Muzzey -- Waltham -- Merriam -- Oakland -- Stetson -- Chandler Woburn -- Vine -- Maple -- Curve -- Middle -- Independence Avenue Locust -- Pleasant -- Oak -- Bloomfield -- Mount Vernon and Eustis streets --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 321 1892 Lexington Gas Light Co. by Robt. B. Taber President Leonard A. Saville Secty & Treasurer F.F. Raymond. | Geo. H. Jackson. | B.C. Whitcher. | Directors. Geo. O. Whiting. | Chas. C. Goodwin. | We the undersigned Selectmen of Lexington grant the request of the within petitioners in accordance with the Statutes. Webster C. Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of Geo. E. Muzzey. | Lexington. Lexington Sept 1, 1892. A true copy of the petitions and endorsement of the Selectmen thereon Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. ----------------------------------------------- Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday November 8, 1892. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:-- In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in State, District and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the eighth day of November A.D. 1892 at seven o'clock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County officers and also for or against an amendment to the Constitution, as follows:-- For Electors of President and Vice President of the United States, Representative in Congress for District No 4. Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Councillor for Third Councillor District, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Reciever General, Auditor, Attorney General, Senator for Second Middlesex District, Representative in General Court for Nineteenth Middlesex District, District Attorney for Northern District, Sheriff for Middlesex County, Commissioners of Insolvency, Register or Probate and Insolvency to fill vacancy, County Commissioner for the term of three years, Two special Commissioners, Amendment to the Constitution abolishing the property qualification --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 322 1892 for the office of Governor. Resolves 1892. Chapter 93. Resolves providing for submitting to the people the article of Amendment to the Constitution abolishing the property qualification for the office of Governor. Resolved: That the following article of amendment to the constitution having been agreed to by the last and present general courts, and published in the manner required by the constitution, be submitted to the people for their ratification and adoption:-- Article of Amendment to the Constitution abolishing the Property qualification for the office of Governor. So much of Article two of section one of chapter two of part the second of the Constitution of the Commonwealth as is cntained in the following words: "and unless he shall at the same time, be siezed in his own right, of a freehold within the Commonwealth of the value of one thousand pounds" is hereby annulled. The election officers will recieve votes for the above all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting, and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twentieth day of October AD 1892. Webster C. Smith. | Selectmen Rufus W. Holbrook. | of Geo. E. Muzzey. | Lexington. Return of Constable on foregoing Warrant. Lexington November 3d 1892 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post office and other pubic places in each village, and byb leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster Constable of Lexington A true copy of the Warrant and the return of Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 323 1892 Lexington Tuesday Nov. 9 1892 The meeting called by the foregoing warrant, was rapped to order at the time specified therein, and the warrant and return of the Constable thereon was read by the Town Clerk. The following persons who had been appointed as Election Officers by the Selecmen, as follows -- H.A.C. Woodward. | David S. Muzzey. | Francis E. Ballard. | Edwin S. Spaulding. | Tellers. Patrick F. Dacey. | Bartlett Harrington . | Geo. D. Harrington. | Ballot Clerks. Abram B. Smith | Charles W. Swan. | Deputy Ballot Clerks. David J. Vaughan. | were sworn by the Clerk to the faithful discharge of their duties, the package of sealed ballots furnished by the Secretary of the Commonwealth signed for by the Chairman of Election officers, the ballot box was shown to be empty and the key delivered to the Constable in attendance and the polls were delcared open and the balloting proceeded. At 9.30 A.M on the motion of S.E. Bennink it was Voted: That the time for closing the polls to be extended to 4.29 P.M. At 10.15 A.M. by consent of the Election officers 300 ballots were taken from the box and delivered to Tellers, and at 2.30 P.M 250 ballots were taken out and at 4.18 P.M 50 ballots were taken out. At 4.29 P.M. the polls were declared closed; the register on the ballot box showed 633, the check list used by ballot clerks had 640 names checked, the check list used by the Selectmen had 640 names checked, and there was found in the ballot box 40 ballots, showing that 640 ballots had been cast during the day and that the ballot box failed to register 7 times. After the tellers had completed the canvass of the votes the Total Vote sheet was filled out and the result was anounced by the Chairman of Election officers, as follows: --For Electors of President and Vice President-- --At Large.-- Joshua Bascom of Williamstown....................Five.........................................................5 Robert W. Cone of Boston...............................Five........................................................5 Patrick A. Collins of Boston.............................Two hundred and forty........................240 John E. Russell of Leicester...........................Two hundred and forty........................240 Nathaniel P. Banks of Waltham......................Three hundred and seventy nine.........379 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 324 1892. --For Electors of President and Vice President.-- --At Large-- John D. Long of Hingham......................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 Edward Bellamy of Chicopee.................Two...........................................................2 George F. Washburn of Boston.............Two............................................................2 --District No. 1-- Augustus R. Smith of Lee......................Five............................................................5 James M. Clark of Holyoke....................Two hunded and forty............................240 Joseph Griswold of Greenfield...............Three hundred and seventy nine..........379 Irving M. Miller of Pittsfield......................Two.............................................................2 --District No. 2-- Charles G. Allen of Barre.......................Five.............................................................5 John B. O'Donnell of Northampton........Two hundred and forty.............................240 George W. Johnson of Brookfield.........Three hundred and seventy nine.............379 William O. Taylor of Orange...................Two............................................................2 --District No. 3-- Charles B. Knight of Worcester.............Five.............................................................5 Charles Haggerty of Southbridge...........Two hundred and forty.............................240 Edward B. Glasglow of Worcester.........Three hundred and seventy nine.............379 Lot Berry of Spencer..............................Two..............................................................2 --District No. 4-- Edmund M. Stowe of Hudson................Five.............................................................5 Charles J. Williams of Acton.................Two hundred and forty..............................240 Henry A. Goodrich of Fitchburg.............Three hundred and seventy nine...............379 Asa F. Hall of Hudson............................Two.............................................................2 --Distict No. 5-- Varnum Lincoln of Andover....................Five.............................................................5 Peter H. Donahoe of Lowell...................Two hundred and forty.............................240 Peter D. Smith of Andover.....................Three hundred and seventy nine..............379 Hiram W.K. Eastman of Lawrence........Two..............................................................2 --District No. 6-- George H. Hoyt of Haverhill....................Five..............................................................5 James F. Dean of Salem.......................Two hundred and forty.............................240 Frank Cousins of Salem.........................Three hundred and seventy nine............379 J.B. Woodfire of Marblehead..................Two.............................................................2 --District No. 7.-- George M. Buttrick of Everett................Five.............................................................5 Samuel K. Hamilton of Wakefield..........Two hundred and forty...........................240 George W. Walker of Malden.................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 J.E. Clements of Lynn...........................Two.............................................................2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 325 1892 --For Electors of President and Vice President.-- --District No. 8.-- John S. Prine of Cambridge.......................Five............................................................5 Ferninand F. French of Winchester...........Two hundred and forty...........................240 Edward Glines of Somerville......................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 Anthony J. Philpott of Arlington...................Two............................................................2 --District No. 9-- James M. Gray of Boston.......................Five............................................................5 Edward J. Flynn of Boston.....................Two hundred and forty...........................240 Jonathan A. Lane of Boston...................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 Henry Lemoro of Boston........................Two............................................................2 --District No. 10-- Henry W. Shugg of Boston...........................Five............................................................5 Josiah Quincy of Quincy..............................Two hundred and forty...........................240 John Shaw of Quincy...................................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 George J. Moulton of Boston........................Two............................................................2 --District No. 11-- Charles C. Bragdon of Newton......................Five............................................................5 Robert Bleakie of Hyde Park..........................Two hundred and forty...........................240 John R. Bullard of Dedham...........................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 Erastus S. Metcalf of Franklin........................Two............................................................2 --District No. 12-- William H. Phillips of Taunton..........................Five............................................................5 Joseph L. Sweet of Attleborough.....................Two hundred and forty...........................240 Benjamin S. Lowell of Weymouth...................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 Thomas S. Hodgson of Middleborough...........Two............................................................2 --District No. 13-- Robert A. Sherman of New Bedford................Five............................................................5 John W. Coughlin of Fall River........................Two hundred and forty...........................240 John Simpkins of Yarmouth............................Three hundred and seventy nine...........379 Frank E. Peck of Wareham.............................Two............................................................2 --For Governor-- William H. Haile, of Springfield........................Three hundred and forty seven............347 Walcott Hamlin, of Amherst............................Three.........................................................3 William E. Russell, of Cambridge...................Two hundred and sixty five...................265 Henry Winn of Malden......................................Five...........................................................5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 326 1892 --For Lieutenant Governor-- James B. Carroll of Springfield........................Two hundred and forty....................240 Edward Kendall of Cambridge.........................Two.....................................................2 William J. Shields of Boston............................Four.....................................................4 Charles N. Wentworth of Lynn.........................Two.....................................................2 Roger Walcott of Boston..................................Three hundred and fifty one............351 --For Secretary-- Charles S. Hamlin of Brookline.........................Two hundred and twenty nine..........229 George Kempton of Charon..............................Four.....................................................4 Frederick A. Nagler of West Springfield............Two......................................................2 William M. Olin of Boston..................................Three hundred and twenty six..........326 Samuel B. Shapleigh of Boston.........................Four....................................................4 --For Treasurer and Receiver General-- Wilbert D. Farnham of Somerville..................Eight.......................................................8 James S. Grinnell of Greenfield......................Two hundred and twenty three...........223 George A. Marden of Lowell............................Three hundred and forty two...............342 Thomas A. Watson of Braintree......................Three.....................................................3 --For Auditor-- Alfred H. Evans of Ashburnham.......................Eight....................................................8 John W. Kimball of Fitchburg...........................Three hundred and fifty two.............352 Maurice W. Sanders of Springfield...................Three....................................................3 Irving B. Sayles of Millbury................................Two hundred and twenty five...........225 --For Attorney General-- Charles S. Lilley of Lowell...................................Two hundred and seventeen........217 Herbert McIntosh of Worcester..........................Three..................................................3 Albert E. Pillsbury of Boston................................Three hundred and fifty nine..........359 Robert F. Raymond of New Bedford..................Six......................................................6 --For Representative in Congress -- Fourth District-- Lewis Dewart Apsley of Hudson.......................Three hundred and fifty seven.........357 Frederick S. Coolidge of Ashburnham..............Two hundred and thirty six..............236 Frank M. Forbush of Natick................................Five......................................................5 --For Councillor -- Third District-- Joseph R. Sueson of Newton..........................Three hundred and forty.................340 Christopher E. Rymes of Somerville...............Two hundred and forty two.............242 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 327 1892 --For District Attorney -- Northern District-- William N. Osgood of Malden..............................Two hundred and twenty seven...........227 Gilbert A.A. Pery of Cambridge............................Twenty....................................................20 Fred. N. Wier of Lowell,........................................Three hundred and thirty one...............331 --For Sheriff - Middlesex County.-- Henry G. Cushing of Lowell...................................Four hundred and thirty three...............433 --For County Commissioner - Middlesex-- Francis Bigelow of Natick.....................................Three hundred and forty four.................344 Frederick W. Towbridge 2d. of Hudson...............Two hunded and twenty eight...............228 --For Special Commissioners, - Middlesex-- Lyman Dike of Stoneham,.....................................Three hundred and twenty eight..........328 William H. Hastings of Framingham,.......................Two hundred and eight......................208 Stephen B. Puffer of Lowell...................................One hundred and eighty three..............183 Everett Everett Thompson of Woburn..................Two hundred and eighty three...............283 --For Commissioners of Insolvency - Middlesex-- George J. Burns of Ayer........................................Three hundred and twenty nine..........329 John Haskell Butter of Somerville..........................Three hundred and twenty.................320 Jeremiah Crowley of Lowell..................................One hundred and ninety six................196 Frederick T. Greenhalge of Lowell........................Three hundred and five......................305 Joseph P. Lyons of Watertown.............................One hundred and eighty eight..............188 Richard McKelligett of Cambridge........................One hundred and seventy one...............171 --For Register or Probate - Middlesex-- Samuel H. Folsom of Winchester...........................Four hundred and forty five................445 --For Senator - Second Middlesex District.-- Henry S. Milton of Waltham......................................Three hundred and forty seven..........347 Reuben L. Richardson of Belmont...........................Two hundred and thirty five................235 --For Representative in General Court - Nineteenth Middlesex District.-- Frank E. Cutter of Concord......................................Two hundred and fifty one.................251 Matthew H. Merriam of Lexington..............................Three hundred and forty...................340. --For Amendment to the Constitution-- "Yes"........................................................................Two hundred and forty nine.................249 "No"..........................................................................One hundred and thirty three..............133. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 328 1892 After the announcement of the foregoing vote, the ballots cast, the tally sheets and checklists used were sealed and endorsed as required by law. the returns were filled out and sealed, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Petitions for Recount of Votes Lexington Nov 14 1892 The following petitions for recount of votes have been filed with the Town Clerk of Lexington, this day. Lexington Nov 12 1892 The undersigned voters in Lexington, petition the Selectman for a recount of the votes cast Nov 8th for Electors of President and Vice President, believing that the vote as declared was erroneous, in that the vote declared for the Republican candidates was too large, and the vote for the Democratic candidates was too small. Edward P. Bliss. Daniel J. Vaughan. Quincy Bicknell Jr. E. K. Ward. Daniel E. Cottins. J. F. Tobin. W. E. Manley. B. E. Whitcher. Robert J. Elliott. Timothy O'Connor. Petition for Recount. The undersigned, legal voters of Lexington, Mass. having reason to believe that the return of votes cast in said Lexington for candidates for Governor, on the 8th day of November 1892 are erroneous, in that fewer votes were counted for William H. Haile than were cast for said Haile, and that more votes were counted for William E. Russell than were cast for said Russell, respectfully request a recount of the votes cast for William H. Haile and William E. Russell. Leonard E. Bennink. A. M. Redman. Chas A. Fowler. Herbert Fowle. Chas H. Rankin. C. A. Fowler Jr. Geo H. Jackson. Wm. H. Davis. F. S. Fowler A. E. Scott. Alexander M. Tucker. George A. Vickery. Charles C. Goodwin. George C. Goodwin. John S. Spaulding. Edwin A. Bayley. Alvah C. Stone. A true copy of Petitions Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk 329 1892 Recount of Votes. Lexington Nov 15 1892 The recount of votes asked for in the foregoing petitions was held this day at 3 oclock P.M. due notice having been given the petitioners, and the candidates for Governor to be present. The Selectmen, Town Clerk, Arthur H. Jervelt and Bartlett I. Harrington taking part in recount. Electors of President and Vice President. In the original count two votes that were counted for Electors for Harrison and Reid should have been counted as blanks. On tally sheet for block No 8. in transferring number of votes to total vote sheet Harrison and Reed Electors were credited with 30 votes, and Cleveland & Stevenson Electors were credited with 18 votes. this was an error as 30 votes should have been credited to Cleveland & Stevenson Electors and 18 votes to Harrison & Reid Electors, so that the return as amended should be Bidwell & Cranfill Electors Five 5 Cleveland and Stevenson Electors Two hundred and fifty two, 252. Harrison and Reid Electors Three hundred and sixty five 365. Weaver and Field Electors Two. 2 Blanks Sixteen 16 640 Recount for Governor. In the recount for Governor it was found that one vote which was counted for William H. Haile should have been credited to blanks so that the amended return should be, William H. Haile, Three hundred and forty six, 346. William E. Russell, Two hundred and sixty five, 265 Walcott Hamlin, Three, 3 Henry Winn, Five, 5 Blanks, Twenty one, 21 640 A return of the above was made to the Secretary of the Commonwealth Nov. 17. 1892. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk 330 1892 Meeting of Town Clerks for 19th Representative District Bedford Nov 18 1892 A meeting of the Town Clerks of Concord Bedford Lincoln Burlington and Lexington towns comprising the 19th Middlesex Representation District was held at Bedford this day at Noon and our comparing returns it was found that votes had been cast as follows:— For Matthew H. Merriam of Lexington For Frank E. Culter of Concord Concord 321 323 Bedford 114 60 Lincoln 72 64 Burlington 43 46 Lexington 340 251 890 744 Majority for Matthew H. Merriam 146 and two certificates of Election were filled out for Matthew H Merriam of Lexington. signed by George Heywood Town Clerk of Concord Charles A. Corey Town Clerk of Bedford James S. Chapin Town Clerk of Lincoln Samuel Sewall Town Clerk of Burlington Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington after which the Meeting was dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington Lexington Dec 12 1892 This certifies that I have this day destroyed by fire, the ballots cast at the Annual State Election Nov 8. 1892 Attest: Leonare A. Saville Town Clerk 331 1893 Bequest of Warren Duren. $200 Town Treasurer's Office Lexington February 6 1893 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of Two hundrerd dollars, from S. R. Duren Executor of the will of Warren Duren in accordance with the terms of said will, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said note and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 upon lot numbered 102 in the new part of the Cemetery near to the High School house in said Lexington, in are and dressing of said lot. monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonared A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington Lexington Feby 6. 1893 Received for record A true copy Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington 332 1893. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 6. 1893. To William B. Foster. Constable of Lexington, Greeting: — In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the sixth day of March AD 1893 at seven o'clock A. M. to act on the following Articles, namely: — Art I. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To choose by ballot the following twon officers: — One Town Clerk — Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of Highways — Three Assessors. — Three members of the Board of Health — One Town Treasurer — One Collector of Taxes — Two Auditors — Two Constables — all for the term of one year. — One member of the School Committee for the term of three years. — One member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. Art. 3. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the question, "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town". The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes" or "No. The Election officers will receive votes under Articles 2 and 3 on the official ballot prepared by the Town Clerk. The polls will be opened as soon as possible after the organization of the meeting, and shall be kept open until five oclock P. M. All business under the following Articles will be acted on after 1 oclock P.M. Art 4. To receive the report of any Board of town officers or of any Committee for action thereon. Art 5. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors presented by the Selectmen. Art 6. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day under the direction of Post 119. G A.R. 333 1893 Art 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19th 1893, under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To provide for the support of Outside Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To see if the town will contract with the Lexington Gas Light Co. for lighting the streets with electric light, and make an appropriation therefor, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 13. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 14. To see if the town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 16. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Act. 17. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unexpended money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. 334 1893. Art. 18. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abettors will pay one half the pense thereof. Art. 19. To see if the town will pay Timothy H. Bowen for care of the old part of the Cemetery near the High School House for the year 1891, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 20. To see if the town will empower the School Committee to grant the use of Hancock School Hall to citizens of the town, at such times and on such conditions as they may deem judicious, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 21. To see if the town will appoint a Committee to consist of the Chairman of the Board of Selection, Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of Highways; the Chairman of the Board of Assessors; the Chairman of the School Committee and the Cheif Engineer of the Fire Department, for the preceeding year, and five other legal voters, to be known as a Finance Committee, to serve one year; to which Committee all matters relating to the finances of the town shall be referred, and no appropriation of money for more than One hundred dollars shall be made until the same has been considered by said Committee. The recommendations of said Committee to be printed and ready for distribution seven days at least before the meeting at which appropriations are to be made, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 22. To see if the town will defer making all appropriations for the ensuing year, until an adjourned meeting to be holden on the evening of the first Monday in April, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 23. To see if the town will appoint a Committee to investigate and report to the next town meeting or the adjournment of this meeting if adjourned, the needs of the town with regard to street lighting for the ensuing year; what streets have public need of lighting, and when shall the limit of street lighting be drawn, or act in any manner relative thereto. Art. 24. To see if the town will lay a pipe drain across Waltham Street at its Junction with Main Street, and appropriate money for the same. 335 1893. Art. 25. To see if the town will vote to force the Town Hall lot on the North side, and appropriate money therefor. Art. 26. To hear the report of the Selectmen on [chilaying?] out o Mount Vernon street, from Eustis Street to Main Street, on the petition of the Lexington Sand Company and act thereon. Art. 27. To see what action the town will take on wiring the Town and Village Hall Buildings and Stone Building for Electric lighting. Art. 28. To choose such other town officers as the law requires as are usually chosen by nomination. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clurk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of February AD 1893. Webster Smith Rufus W. Holbrook. George E. Muzzey Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable on forgoing Warrant. Lexington March 4 1893 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post office and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy of every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. I further certify that the notice above described was given by me in accordance with the direction of the Selectmen of said Lexington, an emergency having arisen making it necessary in their judgement as certified by them to me to call the meeting on such notice. Attest: William B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 336 1893 Lexington Monday March 6. 1893 In accordance with the foregoing warrant, the Town Clerk was present at the time and place specified therein, and as soon as twenty five voters were present called the meeting to order and read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows; Art 1. Voted; That the polls remain open five minutes for choice of Moderator, On ballot with the use of check list: Robert P. Clapp was unanimously chosen as Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk, George D. Harrington and Robert J. Elliott who had been appointed ballot clerks by the Selectmen, were sworn by the Moderator and they signed for the ballots delivered to them by the Town Clerk; the ballot box was shown to be empty and the Key thereof delivered to the Constable in attendance, Check lists were furnished the Moderator and ballot clerks, and the polls were declared open, and the balloting proceeded. The following additional election officers were appointed by the Moderator and duly sworn to the faithful discharge of their duties. George H. Cutter, Deputy ballot clerk. Bartlett Harrington, David S. Muzzey, Teller. Irving Stone, " Chas. W. Swan, " Abram B. Smith, Daniel J. Vaughan, John F. Maynard At 10:00 A.M on written consent of the Moderator and Town Clerk one hundred ballots were taken from the box and the letters commenced their labor, and ballots were taken from the box at various times during the day as follows: at 12 10 P.M. 50 - at 2 45 P.M. 100- at 4.45 P.M. 100 and at the close of polls at 5 P.M. 37. showing that the total number of ballots cast have been 387, which amount agreed with number of names checked on each check list used, while the ballot box register showed 487. showing that it had failed to register properly. Town female voters cast their ballot for school committees, The unused ballots were returned to the custody of the Town Clerk. After the tellers had completed their labors, the result of the balloting was announced by the Moderator, as follows - 337 1893. - For Town Clerk, Treasure and Collector of Taxes. - Leonard A. Saville (sworn) - Three hundred and thirty nine, - 339, Blanks - Forty eight, - 48, and Leonard A. Saville was declared elected to the above offices and was sworn by the Moderator. - For Selectmen, Overseer of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways. - Edwin I. Spaulding, - Three hundred and sixty seven - 367, George E. Muzzey, - Three hundred and forty, - 340, Webster Smith, - Three hundred and three, - 303, J. F. Simonds, - Five, - 5. F. O. Vaille, - Four, - 4, A. W. Bryant, E. A. Shaw, B. C. [illegible], F. Alderman, J. S. Monroe, - E. O. Harrington, - Two each, - 12. Sidney M. Lawrence, Eben [illegible], David Fitch, Gersham Swaw, F.E. Ballard, - M.H. Merriam, S. Hunt, F.W. Coburn, Geo E. Worthen, A.B. Black, - Arthur Jewett, C.W. Swan, Geo. O. Whiting, N.H. Merriam, Patrick Ryan, - R.W. Holbrook, - One each - 16 Blanks, - One hundred and fourteen - 114 [in margin] 1161 [in margin] 387 and Edwin S. Spauling (sworn), George E. Muzzey (sworn) and Webster Smith (sworn) were declared elected to the above named offices for the ensuing year. - For Assessors - Leonard A. Saville. (sworn) - Three hundred and twenty four - 324. Walter Wellington. (sworn) - Three hundred and fifteen - 315. Joseph F. Simonds. (sworn) - Two hundred and fifty two. - 252. Arthur H. Jewett. - One hundred and seventy. - 170. Blanks - One hundred [crossed out - and ten.] - 100 [in margin] 1161 [in margin] 387 And Leonard A. Saville (sworn), Walter Wellington (sworn) and Joseph F. Simond (sworn) were declared elected as Assessors for the ensing year. - For Board of Health. - Nathaniel H. Merrian - Three hundred and fourteen - 314. George O. Whiting - Two hundred and ninety nine - 299. Franklin Alderman - Two hundred and thirty - 230. Webster Smith - Two hundred and seven - 207. R.H. Burke - One. - 1 Blanks - One hundred and ten. - 110 [total] 1161 and Nathaniel H. Merriam, George O. Whiting and Franklin Alderman were declared elected as Board of Health for the ensuing year. 338 1893. - For Auditors. - Hilman B. Sampson. (sworn) - Three hundred and forty eight - 348. Gershom Swan, - Three hundred and thirty six, - 336. Blanks. - Ninety. - 90. and Hilman B. Sampson and Gershom Swan were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. - For Constables. - William B. Foster. (sworn) - Two hundred and eighty five. - 285. George H. Tirrell. - Two hundred and twenty two. - 222. Charles H. Franks. - One hundred and sixty eight. - 168. Blanks. - Ninety nine - 99. and William B. Foster and George H. Tirrell were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. - For School Committee for three years. - Robert P. Clapp. - Three hundred and fifty one. - 351. A. E. Scott. - one. -1. Blanks. - Thirty five. - 35. and Robert P. Clapp was declared elected as School Committee for three years. - For Cemetery Committee for three years. - Emery A. Mulliken. - Three hundred and thirty nine. - 339. Geo. H. Jackson. - Two. - 2. T. H. Bowen. - One. - 1. G. H. Cutler. - One. - 1. Blanks. - Forty four. - 44. and Emery A. Mulliken was declared elected as Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. - License. - No. - Two hundred and forty four - 244. Yes. - One hundred and eleven. - 111. Blanks. - Thirty two. - 32. and the town voted "No License" for the ensuing year. After the announcement of the following the Moderator administered the oath of office to such of the newly elected officers as were present, the ballots cast and the check lists used were sealed up and endorsed by the Election officers. as required by law and delivered to the custody of the Town Clerk. 339 1893. At 1.35 P.M the meeting was called to order to act on the remaining articles in the warrant. Art 4. Voted; That the reports of Officers and Committees as printed in the town report be considered before the town for actioon thereon, at any time during this meeting or an adjournment of this meeting or at a subsequent meeting. Mr. F. F. Raymond for the Committee on water supply submitted a report. (See Reports of Committees Page 329) and it was Voted: That the Committee be granted further time as asked for in their report. Committee on Steam Gong and needs of Fire Department made a a Majority and minority report (see reports of Committees Page 332 334) and after considerable discussion it was, Voted: That the matters be re-committed to the same Committee and the Committee on Water Supply to consider the subject and report at an adjournment of this meeting if adjourned or at next town meeting. Mr. C. J. West for the Committee on purchase of land for a new Cemetery. made a report (See reports of Committees Page 335) and after some remarks it was Voted: That the report be laid on the table. Mr. A. S. Mitchell of the Cemetery Committee moved and the town, Voted: That the Cemetery Committee be instructed to have a survey made and bounds established of Cemetery near the Highs School House. also to have a pean of lots made. Mr. A. E. Scott for the Committee on building the new School House made a verbal report saying that some bills had not yet been paid, and asked for further time, and that the balance of appropriation be continued subject to the order of the Committee, which was granted. Art 5. List of Jurors presented by the Selectmen was read, and it was Voted: That the name of Franklin Alderman be omitted from the list he having been drawn since the list was posted; also to excuse Frank D. Brown Edward P. Bliss and John F. Maynard at their own request. Voted. That the list as so amended be accepted by the town. Art 6. On motion of Mr. Geo. H. Culter it was; 125.00 Voted: That the sum of One hundred and twenty five dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of Memorial Day. said sum to be paid to the Quarter- Master of Post 119 G.A.R. On Motion of Rev C. A. Staples it was,- Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to report at a subsequent meeting an accurate list of the Lexington soldiers. 340 1893. in the war of the Revolution, whose graves in this town can be identified, and the probable cost, of marking them with simple tablets, that their names may be preserved and duly honored on Memorial Day. and the Moderator appointed as such committee Rev. C. A. Staples, George W. Sampson and Charles G. Kauffman. Art 7. On Motion of Mr. H. G. Locke it was - $200.00 Voted: That the sum of two hundred dollars be appointed for the proper observance of April 19# 1893. to be paid to a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Arts. 8-9-10-11-12-13-14- action postponed to adjourned meeting. Art. 15. On motioin of Mr Geo. W. Sampson it was- Voted: That the Treasurer be authorized under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year: the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Art 16. On Motion of S. A. Saville it was- Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December 1st 1893. and that a discount of one half of one per cent, per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment, and that all taxes reamining unpaid at that date be subject to interest at the vote of six per cent. per annum, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before June 1 1894. Art 17. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappointed money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent Expenses. Art. 18. On Motion of Rev Irving Meredith it was - Voted: That it is the sense of this meeting that as soon as the weather is favorable the Selectmen should couse concrete sidewalks,-except so for as are at present laid - to be laid on both sides of Main Street, on the one side from Hancock Street, and on the other from Monument Street, to Woburn Street, assessing the abuttors for their proportion of the expense. Art. 19. Voted: That the matter be referred to Committee appointed under Art 21. 341 1893 Art. 20. On Motion of Mr. A. S. Parsons it was, Voted: That the School Committee be empowered to grant the use of Hancock School Hall, to citizens of the town, at such times and on such conditions as they may deem judicious. Art 21. This article was favored by Messr. Alderman, [Janvin?], Cooke and Scotts and it was, Voted: That the Moderator appoint a Committee of five in addition to those named in the article as members by virtue of their official positions, that said committee be requested to report in first when practicable, and that the members serve without pay. and the Moderator appointed. As members ex officio Webster Smith, Joseph F. Simmds, Alfred Pierce, and Edwin J. B. Nourse. and as the other members of the Committee, Dr N. H. Merriam. S. E. Bennink, E. A. Shaw, Abram B. Smith and Nelson W. Jenney. Art 22. On Motion of Mr Franklin Alderman it was, Voted: That the town defer making appropriations for the ensuing year, until an adjourned meeting, to be holden on the covering of the first Monday of April next, at 7 oclock. Art 23. On Motion of Mr Alderman it was, Voted: That the article be adopted, and that the Moderator appoint said Committee; and the Moderator appointed, Franklin Alderman, A. E. Scott, Dr. J. O. [Tilter?] Chas. M. Parker and Francis E. Ballard. Art 24. This article was favored by Dr. Howland Holmes. and after some discussion, on motion of Mr A. E. Scott it was Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator. to consider the matter, and report to the next town meeting; and Hammon Reed, Dr. Howland Holmes and Geo. F. Mead were appointed as such Committee. Art 25. On Motion of Mr F. F. Raymond it was, Voted: That the Selectmen be empowered to fence the lot on the North side of town Hall Building. Art 26. The Selectmen presented the following report, "The Selectmen recommend the laying out and constructing of a street forty feet wide from the junction of Mount Vernon and Eustis streets 342 1893 [left margin: $156.00] to Main Street near the old Munroe Tavern, as per plan on file at Registry of Deed, and that the sum of One hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated to grade the same, Signed- Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey Selectmen of Lexington. On motion of Mr. Franklin Alderman it was, Voted: That the report be accepted, and that the amount of cost be referred to the Finance Committee for their approval. Considerable discussion was had relation to a name to be given to said new Street, the name "Percy Road" being favored Mr D. G. Tyler, Mr H. G. Jan__in Dr. J. O. Tilton and others, and opposed by G. W. Sampson, W. H. Mason and others, on adopting this name the vote was taken by polling the house with the following result, in favor of "Percy Road" 32, opposed 48, and it was Voted: That the whole matter be reformed to the Finance Committee. Art 27. An estimate of the cost of airing the buildings referred to was read by the Clerk, and it was, Voted: That the matter and estimate be referred to the Finance Committee Art 28 The following officers were chosen by nomination. For Fence Viewers, A. E. Scott, - S.E. Bennirk, - Nelson W. Jenney, see page 352 sworn For Field Drivers Bartlett Harrington, - John F. Tobin, - Michael A. Pero, (sworn) (sworn) (sworn) For Survey or (illegable) George E. Muzzey Abbott S. Mitchell (sworn) (sworn) Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. After announcing the result of the balloting for town offices as herein before recorded, and administering the oath of office to such & the newly chosen officers as were present, the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned to Monday April 3d 1893 at 7 oclock P.M. 343 1893 Lexington April 3, 1893. The meeting adjourned from March 6, 1893 was called to order by the Moderator, at 7.10 P.M and the first business was to hear reports of Committees, and the following reported: Mr. C. T. West moved that the report of the Committee on purchasing new site for a Cemetary be taken from the table, where it was placed at last meeting, and also moved the acceptance and adoption of the report. Mr. A. E. Scott wanted the matter postponed until the next meeting and it was so disposed of. Mr. J. P. Munroe for joint Committee on needs of Fire Department and Water supply made a report (see Reports of Committee's Page 343) Mr. H. G. Jan__in moved that the report be accepted which was done. Mr. S. E. Bennirk read a paper ( see Reports of Committee's Page 346) and on motion of Dr. H. Holmes it was. Voted: That the recommendation of the resolution be adopted and that the same joint Committee on needs of Fire Department and Water Supply be continued, to investigate and report at next annual meeting of the town. (left margin: Art 23) Messrs Franklin Alderman and A. E. Scott of Committee on Street Sighting presented a report which read by the Clerk (see Reports of Committee Page 338) Mr. Cornelius Wellington moved the acceptance of the report. Mr. F. E. Ballard of the Committee read another report signed by himself and Chs M. Parker (see Reports of Committee's Page 347) and moved that to be substituted for the report of Messrs Alderman and Scott, on vote on substitution it was declared not carried, which was doubted, and vote was again taken by rising vote which resulted as follows: In form of substituting 62 opposed 68, and it was declared not carried, Mr Alderman moved that his report be adopted without its financial recommendations, Mr. F. F. Raymond moved that Mr. Wellington's motion and Mr. Alderman's motion be laid on the table until after the report of the Finance Committee, which was carried. Mr. G. W. Sampson for Committee on Rvolutionary Tablets asked for further time to make their report. Mr. A. S. Mitchell of Cemetary Committee moved that the Cemetary Committee be instructed to abolish the drain that carries the drainage into the Cemetary at the easterly entrance thereof, if in their opinion after taking legal advice they can lawfully do so. Mr S. E Bennink moved to lay on table until the time comes when we reach the report of the Finance Committee on the subject. 344 1893 Art. 21 Mr. S. E. Scott moved that the report of Finance Committee as printed (See Report of Committees Page 349) be accepted and that the same Committee be continued until the March meeting of next year. Mr. Webster Smith moved as an amendment that on the acceptance of the report the Committee be discharged. Mr. H. G. Jan... wanted to know if they were not appointed for one year. Mr. Smith replied that the same power that created the committee could destroy it. Mr. Alderman called for the reading of the article and the note on appointing the Committee which was read by the clerk. Mr. Bennirk asked for ruling of the Moderator; if this was not a reconsideration and asked how Mr. Smith voted on the matter. The Moderator ruled that during this meeting at least, the town is bound by the vote creating the committee. Mr. Smith moved an indefinite postponement of the report of the Finance Committee. Mr. E. P. Bliss, moved to lay report on the table. Mr. Scott, opposed laying on the table. On the motion of Mr. Bliss's it was was voted No. On the motion of Mr. Smith it was voted No. On the motion of Mr. Scott it was, Voted; that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted and that the committee be continued till March of next year. Art. 26 On motion of Mr. G. W. Sampson it was voted to take up Art. 26. Mr. Sampson asked that the recommendations of the Finance Committee be divided, first as to acceptance of the street, second -- as to naming said street, and it was voted to so divide. Mr. Sampson moved to adopt the first part of the recommendation of Finance Committee as to acceptance of street and approbation therefor. On the second part of the recommendation several points of order were raised, first: that Finance Committee had power to recommend amount for an approbriation, but had nothing to do with naming the street, but the Moderator ruled that Finance Committee had such power. Mr. Sampson doubted the ruling of the Moderator, and asked if this was not a re-consideration. Dr. Tilton wanted to know if Mr. Sampson was in order and Moderator said yes. Mr. Smith said if matter of name was acted on by the town the Finance Committee could not consider the matter. Mr. Janvin thought that matter of name had been decided on, and wanted same name for all the streets. The moderator read from town by-laws and from Cushings Manual 345 1893 and ruled that on referring a matter to a committee, "It opened the whole subject for their consideration, and they could report on the whole matter. The subject was further discussed and on motion of Mr A.S. Parsons it was Voted: That the name of the street be left to the abutters. Mr. Cornelius Wellington moved to adjourn for one week, which was not carried. Art. 18 Rev Irving Meredith offered the following motion, That the Selectmen be ordered and hereby are ordered to cause concrete sidewalks except so far as at present laid, to be laid on both sides of Main street, on the one side from Merriam street to the High school lot, and on the other side from Monument street to Woburn street, assessing the abuttors their proportion of the expense, also that a concrete sidewalk be laid on Clark street along the length of the Hancock School lot, and this order shall be executed before July 1, 1893, and that the sum of seven hundred (700) dollars be appropriated therefor. Mr. Smith thought the before sidwalks were build a grade should be established. Mr. Hendley moved that the sidwalk in front of S.W. Wright place be straightened up. Mr. G.E. Muzzey moved that a sidewalk be constructed on Clark street from Main street to Hancock School lot. Mr Lewis Hunt thought there should be a survey, and grade established before sidwalks were built and that money should be appropriated for survey. Dr Tilton said such a survey was made some years ago by a Committee of which he was Chairman. On vote, Motion of Mr Muzzey was carried. On vote, Motion of Mr Hendley was carried. Mr E.P. Bliss moved that one hundred dollars be appropriated for a survey on Main street when walk is proposed to be buit, said survey to be under direction of the Selectmen Mr F E Ballard moved that Monument street to Lincoln street be also surveyed to have a grade to assist Selectmen in placing sidewalks. On vote, Mr. Bliss motion with Mr Ballards amendment was voted, and One hundred dollars was appropriated for the purpose. Mr A.E. Scott moved; That in case the Selectmen fail to build the sidwalk as ordered by July 1st next the Finance Committee be authorized to cause the same to be done under the terms of the order. On vote on this motion the Moderator was unable to decide and on Motion of Mr Smith the house was polled on the question with the following result, In favor of Mr Scotts motion 79. opposed 73. and the Moderator declared the motion carried. On vote mation of Mr. Meredith as amended by Mr 346 Bliss was declared carried. Art. 24. Mr Geo. F. Mead for the Committee on drain across Waltham street, presented a majority report signed by Hammon Reed and self. (See Reports of Committees Page 351) Dr. Howland Holmes the other member of the Committee presented a minority report (see Reports of Committees Page 353) and moved that it be accepted. this was favored by F.F. Raymond, C.M. Parker and Lewis Hunt and it was Voted: That the minority report be accepted, and that it be referred to the Selectmen, and that they be instructed to carry out the recommendations of the report, and that the sum of seven hundred (700) dollars be appropriated therefor. On motion of Mr Alderman it was Voted: That all abuttors on Main street entering the drain shall pay the sum of fifty (50) dollars before being allowed to enter. Art 8. Mr J P. Munroe moved that the recommendations of the Finance Committee be adopted and that the several amounts therein named for School purposes be tranted. Mr Scott was surprised that the Finance Committee had cut down estimates, and thought too little regard was paid to manual training and thought a full discussion was needed and that meeting should be adjourned. On motion of Mr Smith at 10.25 P.M it was Voted: To adjourn to next Saturday at 7. oclock P.M. Lexington, April 8, 1893 Adjourned meeting from April 3d was called to order by the Moderator at 7.20 oclock P.M. who stated that upon adjournment, Mr A.E. Scott had the floor, and Mr Scott resumed his remarks, stating that it was not a pleasant thing to criticise the action and doings of the School Committee, who no doubt had much difficulty in making a satisfactory programme, and said that the Hancock School house was built and fitted up, with rooms for certain kinds of manual training and no such use was made of them, only sewing had been carried on and now it was proposed to abolish that, and advocated that exercises of a physical nature should be introduced at every session of the Schools, and and he thought the town would willingly approve money for such an object. Mr Alfred Pierce, Chairman of the School Committee said that Committee was ready to hear suggestions as to the work of the schools and would be glad to have citizens attend their meetings. The opinion of the Committee was that sewing was only for one sex and drawing was adopted because 347 both sexes could take part in such exercise, and that it promised good results. Mr. R.P. Clapp (who had called Mr G.W. Sampson to the chair) as a member of the School Committee heartily believed in manual training, but it should be supplementary and not crowd out intellectual studies, and stated that it was an open question, and there was a wide difference of opinion among educators in regard to the subject, and certain studies were prescribed by statute; due deference would be paid to the opinion of the town by vote, but hoped the town would not fetter the hands of the School Committee. Mr A.S. Parsons thought the discussion had taken a wide range, and the question was whether the School Committee be instructed to continue sewing. Mr E.P. Bliss was in favor of continuing sewing and moved that the sum of $250. dollars be appropriated for such purpose which was voted down. Mr. Parsons motion, that the Committee be instructed to continue sewing was voted down, and the original motion of Mr James P. Munroe which was "that the recommendations of the Finance Committee be adopted and that the several amounts therein named for School purposes be granted" was carried. (The several amounts were as follows, Support of Schools $15,000 Salary of School Committee $300.-- Salary of Superintenent of Schools $350 Total $15650.00) Mr A.S. Chatfield of North Lexington stated the needs of his portion of the town, in regards to transportation of pupils &c. but no action was taken. Art 27. The Chairman read the recommendation of the Finance Committee and Mr. Bennink on whose motion the article was taken up, explained about the different grades of wire used for such purposes, and moved that the sum of $65 be appropriated for the purpose of wiring the Halls named, Mr Cornelius Wellington moved that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee to do the work. Mr R.P. Clapp moved that a new Committee of three be appointed by the Chairman (Mr G.W. Sampson) to have charge of the work. Mr Benninks motion to appropriate $650 was carried. Mr Clapps motion that the Chairman appoint a Committee of three was carried, and he apponted Webster Smith, Chas B. Davis and Leonard E. Bennink. Art 19. It was voted to take up this Article and Mr R.P. Clapp resumed the chair. Mr C.M. Parker moved that the Cemetery Committee be regulated to pay Mr T.H. Bowen the sum of thirty one dollars which he claimed was due to him. This was favored by Messrs Sampson, Bacon, Janvin, Smith and Meredith, and opposed by Messrs Bennink and Mitchell and it was Voted: That the sum of thirty one dollars be paid to Mr. T.H. Bowen. 348 1893 Art 23. On motion of Mr S.E. Bennink the subject of street lighting was taken from the table when it was placed at the session of April 3, 1993. Mr Webster Smith offerd [sic] a substitute for Mr. Alderman's motion (which was tabled as above) as follows: That the town continue to light all streets now lighted, either with Arc, incandescent, gas or Kerosene lamps as the Selectmen judge will best subserve the public, and any additions to the present lights, shall be located as extensions on streets now lighted, and on the same terms and conditions as have existed for the past twenty years. On vote for substitution, it was declared not a vote, by the Moderator, which was doubted it was again put and declared not a vote, and was again doubted, and the house was then polled on the question of substitution with the following result: in favor of substitution 92. opposed 41. and it was declared substituted. Mr. Smith then moved its adoption. Mr. Clapp wanted lights to be lighted all dark nights and offered the following amendment to Mr. Smiths motion, "That the Selectmen in procuring the lights obtain a contract for the furnishing and operating of the same during every dark hour of every night from dusk util 12.30 A. M throughout the year., which amendment was accepted by Mr Smith, and on vote it was declared carried. A general discussion of the matter was then had, by Messrs Alderman, Smith, Mitchell and Scott. and Janvrin. Mr Clapp called Mr Sampson to the chair, and took the floor and after some remarks, offered as an amendment to Mr Smiths substitute motion, to strike out the words "as extensions on streets now lighted and on the same terms and conditions as have existed for the past twenty years" and insert instead the words "as the Selectmen may determine." Mr Smith accepted the amendment. Mr Alderman moved further to amend by adding the words "having the public interest of the town in view," which was also accepted by Mr Smith and on vote the motion of Mr Smith as amended, as follows: "That the town continue to light all streets now lighted, either with Arc, incandescent, gas or Kerosene lamp as the Selectmen may judge will best subserve the public, and any additions to the present lights shall be located as the Selectmen shall determine, having the public interest of the town in view, and that the Selecmen in procuring the lights obtain a contract for the furnishing and operating of the same during every dark hour of every night from dusk until 12.30 A.M througout the year." was declared carried. 349 1893 Mr Clapp then offered a motion to rescind the vote passed March 3, 1873 whereby abutters may establish lamps and have them lighted at the public expense. which caused some discussion by Messrs B.F. Brown Alderman, Muzzey and Parker, and it was finally Voted: That the vote of the town passed March 3, 1873 whereby it offered to maintain and support street lamps purchased by citizens or tendered by them to the town, and whereby it was provided that no lamps be removed from established locations be rescinded. On motion Voted: To adjourn till Wednesday evening at 7.30 oclock Lexington April 12 1893 Meeting adjourned from April 8 was called to order by the Moderator at 7.30 P.M. who stated that at the time of adjournment the question of street lighting was the subject under discussion and called upon the Clerk to read the record under Art 23 as above recorded. Mr. Webster Smith moved that the sum of three thousand dollars be appropriated and assessed for street lighting and that any additional sum needed be taken from the contingent grant. Mr Geo. O. Whiting thought the sum named was not enough for the nights for which lights were required and moved that sum be made thirty six hundred dollars. Mr Smith explained that about 300 dollars were left to the credit of the grant from last year and that if additional amount was needed it would be paid from contingent grant. Mr. Whiting after Mr Smiths explanation withdrew his motion, but his withdrawal was opposed and his motion was voted on and declared not carried, the vote was then taken on Mr Smiths motion and it was Voted: That the sum of three thousand dollars be appropriated and assessed for street lighting, and that any additional sum needed for that purpose be take from the contingent grant. Mr S.E. Bennink offered the following resolution: "Whereas, the town pays a large sum of money for the purose of lighting its streets and public buildings, and citizens individually pay larger sums of money for lighting their private property; and, whereas, with the growth of the town the demans for additional lighting will rapidly increase; And, whereas, it is believed to be the experience of many other towns that such lighting has been done by the towns themselves in their corporate capacities at much less cost than when done by private Companies; Now, therefore, it is voted, that the town appoint a Committee of three to examine into the matter and to report with recommendations at the 350 1893 next annual meeting” which resolution was adopted and it was Voted; That the Committee of three to apportion to the Chair and Leonard E. Bennink, Charles B. Davis and Edwin S. Spaulding were appointed. Art 21. Mr. Bennink moved that list of appropriations submitted by the Finance Committee, in their report, where the items were the same amounts as recommended by the Selectmen in their report be granted and appropriated for ensuing year. Mr. Smith said there was no article in the warrant to cover that and that Mr. Bennink was out of order, and called for reading of the vote under Art. 21 which was read, and Mr. Bennink called for the reading of Article 24 which was done [insertion] read by the Clerk [end of insertion]. Mr. Smith said that nothing was expressly referred to said Committee, that it was a general direction. The Moderator ruled they are matters relating to finances was referred to them. Mr. Smith appealed from the decision of the Chair, and the following question was voted as “Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the decision of the meeting” and the vote was No, which was doubted, again put when the Moderator was unable to decide and called for a poll of the house which resulted as follows: In favor of sustaining the Chair 45, opposed 51, and the appeal was sustained. Mr. Smith then moved the indefinite postponement of the report of the Finance Committee and that the Committee be discharged. Mr. Clapp the Moderator ruled that the motion was out of order, as being inconsistent with votes already passed at this same meeting. Mr. Smith appealed from the decision of the Chair. Mr. Scott said there was no appeal from the decision of a Moderator of a town meeting. The Moderator decided that he could entertain an appeal or not in his discretion, and said that in this case he would allow it. The question being put- “Shall the decision of the Chair stand as the decision of the meeting? and on a poll of the house it was Voted; In form of sustaining the Chair 51, opposed 52 and it was declared not carried. Mr. Smith then entered upon a discussion of the Finance Committee’s report, and said that when the town had chosen Selectmen and that when they had taken the oath of office they were then responsible for the management of the affairs of the town, and explained as to the powers and duties of Selectmen, and if any man thinks that one dollar of the town’s money has been misapplied let him stand up and say so. Mr. Bennink replied to Mr. Smith and defended the report of the 351 1893. Finance Committee and explained from what date that had made up their estimates and recoomendations [? to this whole sentence]. Question was put on the motion of Mr Smith as follows — “Shall the report of the Finance Committee be indefinitely postponed and the Committee be discharged.” Mr Scott raised a point of order that this was a reconsideration. Moderator ruled the question out of order and read from previous record. Mr Smith then withdrew his motion to indefinitely postpone and discharge the Committee and moved that the report of the Selectmen be substituted for the report of the Finance Committee, which motion was put and the Moderator declared not carried, which was doubted and the house was polled with the following result: In favor of substituting 16, opposed 45, and it was declared substituted. Mr Smith then moved to take up Article 45, which was carried, and the following appropriations were voted on item by item. Art. 14 (see page 30 of Town Report for 1892) For Payment of Town debt, sixty six hundred dollars, 6600.00 Selectmen, eight hundred dollars, 800.00 Assessors, five hundred dollars, 500.00 Auditors, seventy dollars, 70.00 Treasurer of Cary Library, thirty seven and one half dollars, 37.50 Registrars of Voters, one hundred dollars, 100.00 Janitors of Halls & Stone Building, seven hundred and fifty dollars, 750.00 Fuel and lights do [ditto], seven hundred dollars, 700.00 Hydrants, sixteen hundred and eighty dollars, 1680.00 Ringing Bells, seventy dollars, 70.00 Care of Common, one hundred and twenty five dollars, 125.00 Printing, two hundred dollars, 200.00 Abatement of taxes, five hundred dollars, 500.00 Discount on taxes for prompt payment, six hundred dollars, 600.00 Town Clerk, two hundred dollars, 200.00 Town Treasurer, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 Collector of taxes, four hundred dollars, 400.00 # Watering Streets Centre Village, three hundred dollars, 300.00 # " " East ", two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 Settees for Cary Hall, fifty dollars, 50.00 Outside Aid, sixteen hundred dollars, 1600.00 [in margin] 4000 assessed + Highway (including Bedford street), seven thousand dollars, 7000.00 Librarians, ten hundred and twenty five dollars, 1025.00 [total] 23807.50 352 1893 Amount brought over: 23,807.50 " For Constables and Police, fifteen hundred dollars, 1,500.00 " Poor at almshouse, one thousand dolars, 1,000.00 " Fire Department, thirteen hundred and ninety dollars, 1,390.00 " Care and improvement of Cemetery, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 " Interest, twenty eight hundred dollars, 2,800.00 " Removal of snow – 1,000.00 [Total] 31,747.50 #The money for watering streets was appropriated on condition that the sum of One hundred dollars additional should be raised in each village by private subscription for the purpose. +It was voted that three thousand dollars of the money appropriated for highways be taken from the treasury and four thousand dollars be assessed. On each of the foregoing appropriations where the amount asked for was large enough, Mr. Bemis moved that the sum of $300 from balance of Board of Health and $650 from Enforcement of Liquor Law be transferred to the appropriation under consideration and the balance be assessed, but his motion was voted down in every instance. Mr. Smith moved that the sum of $250 be appropriated for sewing in schools till the next annual meeting, which the Moderator said could not be done, as it had already been voted on. Mr. E.P. Bliss offer the following resolution which was adopted; "Resolved: That the School Committee be regulated in this next annual report, to present a scheme of industrial training in our own Grammar Schools; Explaining when changes in the course of studies would in their judgment be necessary to carry it out effectually." Mr. Mitchell moved to take from the table the matter of Drainage of the Cemetery, and explained why they wished to abolish the drain. Mr. Bennink advocated draining the cemetery and said that several lots had been under water this winer and it was Voted: That the matter to be referred to the Selectmen and the Cemetery Committee to take such action as they may see fit with full powers. Art 2. The following were chosen to fill vacancies in board of Fence Viewers. Charles M. Parker (sworn) Franklin Alderman. 353 1893 Mr. Bennink offered the following resolutions. "Whereas: High taxes retard the growth of the Town, Whereas: Poor sidewalks retard the growth of the Town, Whereas: Antiquated methods of book-keeping help deceive citizens so that it is hard to determine how much money is spent and how much surplus is carried over, Whereas: Our Selectmen by their arguments and actions uphold these methods, Whereas: By vote of the town in town meeting assembled these methods are approved, Resolved: That the actions of the Selectmen are declared wise, and attempts to disturb them in any way should be voted down." which was not carried. Art 4. Mr. C.G. Kauffman for the Committee on tablets for graves of Revolutionary Soldiers reported that they had found twenty nine such graves and on motion of Mr. Smith it was Voted: That the sum of fifty dollars be appropriated for marking such graves Meeting declared dissolved. A true record. Attent: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 354 1893. Location of Telephone Poles. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that you are duly authorized by vote of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Lexington, Massachusetts to erect and maintain poles and wires thereon in the following named streets and highways in the said town of Lexington. The posts shall be of the material of the poles now standing in said locations, or other suitable material, and shall be not less than twenty five feet in length. The wires shall not be less than twenty feet from the ground and located substantially as now run. A copy of this permit is recorded in the records of the town of Lexington Massachusetts. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk Lexington, Mass April 6. 1893 Following are the streets and highways above referred to; Middle Street, between Main and Marrett Streets. Marrett Street, between Middle and Monument Streets. Monument Street, between Marrett Street and Lincoln line. Lexington April 6. 1893 Permission is hereby granted the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company to erect and maintain poles on the streets above named. Webster Smith. | Selectmen ---------------- | ------------- Geo. E. Muzzey. | of E. S. Spaulding. | of Lexington. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk 355 1893 Bequest of Mrs. Almeda J. Chapman $200 00/100 Town Treasurer’s Office May 15, 1893. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of two hundred dollars from Mrs. Almeda J. Chapman, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1870 (and Acts in Amendment thereto) upon lot numbered 57 in the "Bacon Land" part of the cemetery near to the High School house in said Lexington, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks, and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington May 15, 1893. Received for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------- Bequest of the heirs of Charles Adair. Town Treasurer's Office $100 00/100 May 22, 1893 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred dollars from the heirs of Charles Adair, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1870 (and Acts in amendment thereto) upon lot numbered 180 in the cemetery near to the High School building in said Lexington standing in in the name of Charles Adair, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenue adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington May 22 1893. Recieved for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 356 1893 Location of Telephone Poles. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that you are duly authorized by vote of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Lexington, Massachusetts, to erect and maintain poles and wires thereon in the following named streets and highways of said town of Lexington. The poles shall be of the material of the poles now standing in said town, or other suitable material, and shall be not less than twenty five feet in length. The wires shall be not less than twenty feet from the ground, and located substantially as now run. A copy of this permit is recorded in the records of the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts. Leonard R. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington May 25, 1893. Following are the streets and highways above referred to: Bedford street, from Main street to Elm Avenue. Monument street, from Main street to Elm Avenue. Lexington May 25, 1893. Permission is hereby granted to the N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. to erect and maintain poles on streets and locations indicated above. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzy, } Selectmen of Lexington A true copy. Attest: Leonard R. Saville, Town Clerk. [Loose note pasted in volume:] Mrs. M. G. Pearson Newton – Mass Care E. W. Converse, Jr. - G.S. Hall Mrs. George S. Hall + Mrs. Margaret B Pearson No 87 Old Home[?] [end of note] 357 1893 Bequest of Mrs. M. B. Pearson and Mrs. G. S. Hall. Town Treasurer’s Office Lexington Sept. 27, 1893 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2d day of November A.D. 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred dollars from Mrs. M. B. Pearson and Mrs. G. S. Hall, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 (and Acts in amendment thereto) upon lot numbered 87 in the Old part of the Cemetery near to the High School house in said Lexington, standing in the name of Christopher Solis, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks, and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington Sept. 27, 1893. Received for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard R. Saville, Town Clerk Bequest of Mrs. Ellen Wellington an and heirs of Nehemiah Wellington. Town Treasurer’s Office Lexington November 3rd, 1893. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2d day of November A.D. 1875, the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred and fifty (150) dollars from Mrs. Ellen Wellington widow of J. A. Wellington, and the heirs of Nehemiah Wellington the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 -- and Acts in amendment thereto -- upon lots numbered 7 and 8 in the first addition to the cemetery near to the High School house in said Lexington, standing in the names of Nehemiah Wellington (7) and Joseph A. Wellington (8) in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard R. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington Nov. 8, 1893. Received for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard R. Saville, Town Clerk. 358 1893. Telephone Permit. To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Lexington. Your petitioner having completed the canvass for the establishment of a telephone exchange in your town, has decided to construct and put in operation such exchange if the necessary permits for the erection of its lines are granted. Wherefore your petitioner asks that it be granted permission to erect poles with the wires to be placed thereon in such streets and highways as may be required to connect with its central exchange office such persons as have made or may make application for such connection. All poles to be set under the supervision of such officers as may be directed by the Board of Selectmen, and a plan showing the location of poles to be filed with the Town Clerk upon the completion of the work. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts; by Jasper N. Keller, General Manager. Boston Oct. 19, 1893 125 Milk St. In Board of Selectmen, Lexington Mass. Oct. 19, 1893. Voted; That the foregoing petition be and the same is hereby granted. Signatures of Selectmen Geo. E. Muzzy, E. S. Spaulding. Recorded in record of Town of Lexington, Oct. 19, 1893. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. 359 1893. Warrant for a Town Meeting, Tuesday, November 7th, 1893. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting:– In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in State, district and county affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall, on Tuesday the seventh day of November A.D. 1893 at seven o’clock A.M. to cast their votes for the following State, District and County Officers, and also for or against an Amendment to the Constitution relative "to the payment of mileage to members of the General Court", as follows:– For Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Councillor for Third Councillor District, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver General, Auditor, Attorney General, Senator for Second Middlesex District, Register of Probate and Insolvency, County Commissioner for the term of three years, Representative in General Court for nineteenth Middlesex District; and Amendment to the Constitution entitled “Resolves providing for submitting to the people the Article of Amendment to the Constitution relative to the payment of mileage to members of the General Court.” The election officers will receive votes for the above all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o’clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this twenty first day of October A.D. 1893. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzy, Edwin S. Spaulding, } Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing warrant. Lexington November 1st, 1893. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Office and other 360 1893. public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington November 1st 1893. The meeting called by the foregoing warrant, assembled at the time and place therein specified, and was called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Charles W. Swan and Abram B. Smith who had been appointed ballot clerks were sworn and a sealed package of ballots and a check list were delivered to them and a receipt taken therefor. The ballot box was shown to be empty and then locked and the key delivered to the Constable in attendance. The polls were the[n] declared open by Geo. E. Muzzey presiding election officer (Mr Webster Smith the Chairman of the Selectmen being confined at home by a broken leg) and the balloting was commenced. On Motion of S. E. Bennink it was, Voted. That the time for closing the polls be extended to 4-1/2 oclock P.M. The following additional election officers were then sworn, H. A. C. Woodward, George H. Cutter, Francis E. Ballard, John F. Maynard, George S. Pierce, George D. Harrington and Patrick F. Dacey as tellers. Charles M. Parker and Bartlett Harrington as deputy ballot clerks. At 9.08 oclock A.M. on unanimous consent of the Selectmen and town clerk the ballot box was opened and two hundred ballots taken therefrom and the tellers commenced their labors. At 11.10 AM one hundred ballots were taken from the box, at 1.50 P.M. one hundred at 3.40 P.M. one hundred and at the close of the polls at 4.30 P.M. thirty five, making five hundred and thirty five ballots that had been cast; the check lists used by the Selectmen and the ballot clerks cast had five hundred and thirty five names checked thereon, while the ballot box register stood at 652 showing that it had failed to register properly as usual. 361 1893 After tabulating and proving the figures on the tally sheets Mr Muzzey announced the result of the balloting as follows: - - For Governor. - Louis Albert Banks, of Hyde Park, Four, 4. George H. Cary, of Lynn, One, 1. Frederic T. Greenhalge, of Lowell, Three hundred twenty five, 325. Patrick F. O.Neil, of Boston, 0, 0. John E. Russell, of Leicester, One hundred ninety eight, 198. Blanks, Seven, 7. [Total] 535 - For Leiutenant Governor. - James B. Carroll, of Springfield, One hundred eighty two, 182. Joseph K. Harris, of Haverhill, Two, 2. Henry C. Smith, of Williamsburg, Seven, 7. Rover Wolcott, of Boston, Three hundred thirty four, 334. Blanks, Ten, 10. [Total] 535 - For Secretary. - James W. McDonald, of Marlborough, One hundred sixty seven, 167. William M. Olin, of Boston, Three hundred forty five, 345. Samuel B. Shapleigh, of Boston, Nine, 9. Isaac W. Skinner, of Walkham, One, 1. Blanks, Thirteen, 13. [Total] 535 -For Treasurer. - Wilbert D. Farnham Jr, of Somerville, Seven, 7. Henry M. Phillips, of Springfield, Three hundred thirty three, 333. Squire E. Putney, of Somerville, Two, 2. Eben S. Stevens, of Dudley, One hundred seventy eight, 178. Thomas A. Watson, of Braintree, Two, 2. Blanks, Thirteen, 13. [Total] 535 - For Auditor. - Alfred H. Evans, of Ashburnham, Six, 6. Bordman Hall, of Breton, One hundred seventy eight, 178. John W. Kinmall, of Fitchburg, Three hundred thirty five, 335. Maurice W. Sanders, of Pittsfield, One, 1. Blanks, Fifteen, 15. [Total] 535 - For Attorney General. - Hosea M. Knowlton, of New Bedford, Three hundred thirty four, 334. Charles S. Lilley, of Lowell, One hundred seventy six, 176. Robert F. Raymond, of New Bedford, Seven, 7. Conrad Reno, of Boston, One, 1. Blanks, Seventeen, 17. [Total] 535 362 1893. - For Councillor, Third District. - Joseph R. Leeson, of Newton, Three hundred thirty two, 332. Henry B. Tindall, of Breton, One hundred eighty six, 186. Blanks, Seventeen, 17. [Total] 535 - For Register of Probate and Insolvency - Middlesex County, - John F. Carroll, of Framingham, One hundred sixty six, 166. Samuel H. Folsom, of Winchester, Three hundred forty eight, 348. Blanks, Twenty one, 21. [Total] 535 - For County Commissioner - Middlesex County. - J. Henry Read, of Watford, Three hundred thirty, 330. William A. Read, of Lowell, One hundred eighty three, 183. Blanks, Twenty two, 22. [Total] 535 - For Senator, - Second Middlesex District. - William F. Grace, of Newton, One hundred eighty nine, 189. Henry S. Milton, of Wattham, Three hundred twenty nine, 329. Blanks, Seventeen, 17. [Total] 535 - For Representative in General Court, - Ninteenth Middlesex District. - Frank E. Cutter, of Concord, One hundred eighty three, 183. Matthew H. Merriam, of Lexington, Three hundred thirty, 330 Blanks, Twenty two, 22. [Total] 535 - For Amendment to the Constitution. - Shall the proposed amendment to the constitution relative to the Payment of Mileage to Members of the General Court be approved and ratified? Yes, Two hundred one, 201. No, One hundred twelve, 112. Blanks, Two hundred twenty two, 222. [Total] 535 After the announcement of the above votes, the returns were filled out signed and sealed. the check lists used, the ballots cast and the unused ballots, were sealed up and endorsed as provided by law after which the meeting was declared dissolved, at 6.25 o'clock P.M. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 363 1893. Bequest of Mrs H. M. W. Bridge. Town Treasurer's Office, Lexington November 13, 1893. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the recipt of seventy five (75) dollars from Mrs H. Maria W. Bridge, widow of Samuel Bridge, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and Acts in amendment thereof - upon lot numbered 23 in the old part of the Cemetery near to the High School House, in said Lexington & on the upper avenue leading from Main Street, standing in the name of Samuel Bridge, in care and dressing of said lots, monuments, walks and the Avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington Lexington November 13, 1893 Received for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk 364 1893 Meeting of Town Clerk's of Nineteenth Representative District. Bedford Nov 17, 1893. At a meeting of the Town Clerk's of the Town of Lexington, Bedford Lincoln and Burlington (the Town Clerk of Concord failing to attend) held at noon this day it was found on comparing returns that votes had been cast on Nov. 7 1893 for Representative to General Court for Nineteenth Middlesex District in said town's as follows: - | Lexington. | Bedford. | Burlington. | Lincoln. ------------------------------------- | ---------- | -------- | ----------- | -------- | ----- For Frank E. Cutter of Concord = | 183. | 36. | 50. | 31. | = 300 For Matthew H. Merriam of Lexington = | 330. | 96. | 80. | 43. | = 549 And the certificates of Election were filled, showing that said Merriam was chosen, and signed by Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington Charles A. Corey, Town Clerk of Bedford. James L. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln. Samuel Sewall, Town Clerk of Burlington. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington. 365 1894 Bequest of Mrs Hannah E. Brown. $100.00 Town Treasurers Office Lexington July 1st 1894 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred (100) dollars, from Mrs Hannah E. Brown of Wattham, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote, and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and Acts in amendment thereto - upon lot numbered 101 in the Cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington, standing in the name of Benjamin Fiske, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. [Left margin:] 87 Adam st Waltham Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington July 1, 1894. Received for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Bequest of Mrs Charlotte Gleason. $100.00 Town Treasurer's Office Lexington March 7th 1894. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875; the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred (100) dollars from Mrs Charlotte Gleason of said Lexington, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and Acts in amendment thereto - upon lot numbered 86 in the Cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington standing in the name of William Gleason, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of the Town of Lexington. Lexington March 7, 1894 Received for record. A true copy, Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. 366 1894 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Monday, March 5, 1894 To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington: Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday fifth day of March A.D. 1894 at seven oclock A.M. to act on the following Articles: viz: - Art 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art 2. To choose by ballot the folowing town officers: - One Town Clerk, Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of Highways, Three Assessors, One Town Treasurer, One Collector of Taxes, Two Auditors, Three members of the Board of Health, Two Constables, all for the terms of one year; One member of the School Committee for the term of two years to fill vacancy, One member of the School Committee for the term of three years, One member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. Art 3. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, in answer to the question, "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes" of "No". The election officers will receive votes under Articles 2 & 3 on the official ballot prepared by the Town Clerk. The polls will be opened as soon as possible after the organization of the meeting, and shall be kept open until five oclock P.M. All business under the following articles will be acted on after one oclock P.M. Art 4. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the Town for action thereon. Art 5. To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors prepared and posted by the Selectment. Art 6. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the 367 1894. proper observance of Memorial Day, under the direction of Post 119 G. A. R. Art 7. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19, 1894 under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art 8. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art 9. To provide for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art 10. To provide for the support of Outside Poor, the ensuing year and grant money for the same. Art 11. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art 12. To provide for the support of Street Lights the ensuing year and grant money for the same. Art 13. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year and grant money for the same. Art 14. To see if the Town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 15. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 16. To see what measures the Town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 17. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to draw 368 1894. from any inappropriate money in the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art 18. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials where the abutters will pay one half the expense thereof. Art 19. To see if the Town will accept the bequests made by Harriet R. Gilmor, late of Chelsea, deceased, in her last will and testament, to the town of Lexington, upon the trusts and for the purposes prescribed in the said will. The following are the provisions of said will: - "Third: I give to the Town of Lexington, in said Massachusetts, the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, to be safely invested and held in trust forever, and the income thereof to be expended under the direction of the Overseers of the Poor of said town, for the benefit of poor people in said Lexington, whether the same shall be inmates of the Alms House in said town or otherwise. Fourth: I give to said Town of Lexington the further sum of Two Hundred Dollars to be held in trust by said town according to law, for the preservation and care of said lot 89 and the appurtenances thereto in said Cemetery in said Lexington." Art 20. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars to complete the furnishing of "Stone Building" in East Lexington; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 21. To see if the Town will appropriate Five Hundred dollars, ($500) to properly fill and grade Clark Street, from or near its junction with Forest Street; also Parker Street from its junction with Clart Street, to the point now graded on Parker Street; also to place catch basins - one at, or near, the corner of Clark and Forest Streets; and one at, or near, the corner of Clark and Parker Streets; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 22. To see if the Town will purchase a Chemical Fire Engine, to be located on or near Mount Vernon Street, on the petition of H. G. Janvin and others; or act in any manner relating thereto. 369 1894 Art 23. To see if the Town will appropriate money for a Fire Alarm System, on petition of Edward J. Harrington and others; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 24. To see if the Town will establish the salaries of members of the Board of Health. Art 25. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to furnish the Alms House with a water supply and bathroom. Art 26. To choose such other Town Officers as the law requires, as are usually chosen by nomination. Art 27. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to furnish the Fire Department with additional hose, a swinging harness and to remodel the Chemical Engines. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this seventeenth day of February A.D. 1894. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington February 26th 1894. Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the Warrant in the Post Office and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling-house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 370 1894 Lexington March 5, 1894 In accordance with the foregoing Warrant the Town Clerk was ready at the time and place specified therein, but it reached the hour of 7.35 before a sufficient number of voters were present for the transaction of business, when the meeting was called to order, and the warrant and return of the Constable thereon was read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art 1. Robert P. Clapp was elected as Moderator unanimously by ballot with the use of check list as provided by laws and was sworn by the Clerk. Arts 2 & 3. George N. Cutter and Bartlett J. Harrington who had been appointed by the Selectmen as ballot clerks, were sworn by the Clerk, and they signed for the package of ballots to be used at the meeting. The ballot box was shown to be empty, and locked and the key delivered to William B. Foster the Constable in attendance, when the Moderator declared the polls open, and the balloting commenced. The following additional election officers were appointed by the Moderator, and were sworn to the faithful discharge of their duties, John S. Spaulding Deputy ballot Clerk. Charles H. Wiswell Deputy ballot Clerk. Patrick F. Davey Teller. Irving Stone Teller. Abram B. Smith Teller. Henry A. C. Woodword Teller. At 11.10 A.M. on written consent of the Moderator and Town Clerk 100 ballots were taken from the ballot box and the tellers commenced their work, Ballots were subsequently taken from the box as follows: At 1.50 P.M. 50, at 2.45 P.M. 100, at 4.30 P.M. 100, and at close of polls at 5 P.M. 7, showing that 357 ballots had been cast which amount agreed with the number of names checked on each voting list used by the Moderator and ballot clerks while the ballot box register stood at 571, it having failed to register properly, owing to the length of the ballot it taking more than one revolution of the crank to carry the ballot into the box. 10 names were checked on the women's check list for School Committee and that number of ballots were cast After the tellers had completed their labors, and tabulated the result of the balloting the Moderator announced the result as follows: - 371 1894 - For Town Clerk, Treasurer and Collector of Taxes. - Leonard A. Saville, Two hundred and ninety four, 294. Blanks, Sixty three, 63. [Total] 357 and Leonard A. Saville was declared elected to the foregoing office, and was sworn by the Moderator. - For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways. - George E. Muzzey, Three hundred and fifteen, 315. Webster Smith, Two hundred and ninety four, 294. Edwin S. Spaulding, Three hundred and twenty nine, 329. Geo. O. Whiting, Two, 2. J. E. Ballard, Two, 2. C. M. Parker, J. S. Munroe, A. W. Bryant, J. F. Hutchinson, Geo Cutter, L. A. Saville, J. F. Simonds, R. N. Holbrook, C. T. West, I. J. Toomey, W. K. Shaw, M Barry, Cyrus Martin, one each, 13. Blanks, one hundred and sixteen, 116. [Total] 1071 and George E. Muzzey (Sworn), Webster Smith (Sworn) and Edwin S. Spaulding (Sworn) were declared elected to said offices for the ensuing year. - For Assessors. - Leonard A. Saville, Three hundred and twenty nine, 329. Joseph F. Simonds, Three hundred and nineteen, 319. Walter Wellington, Three hundred and twenty siz, 326. G. H. Cutter (3), P. F. Dacey, M. F. Collins, Howard Mitchell, one each, 6. Blanks, Ninety one, 91. [Total] 1071 and Leonard A. Saville, Joseph F. Simonds (Sworn) and Walter Wellington (Sworn) were declared elected as Assessors for the ensuing year. - For Board of Health. - Franklin Alderman, Two hundred and three, 203. James H. Frizelle, One hundred and twelve, 112. Nathaniel H. Merriam, Two hundred and thirty three, 233. Charles M. Parker, One hundred and seventy one, 171. George W. Sampson, Two hundred and thirty, 230. C. T. Worthley, F. C. Jones, One each, 2. Blanks, One hundred and twenty, 120. [Total] 1071 and Franklin Alderman, Nathaniel H. Merriam and George W. Sampson were declared elected as members of the Board of Health for the ensuing year. 372 1894. - For Auditors. - George D. Harrington, Three hundred and nineteen, 319. Hilman B. Sampson, Three hundred and twenty one, 321. D. E. Collins and J. J. Ready, One each, 2. Blanks, Seventy two, 72. [Total] 714 and George D. Harrington (sworn) and Hilman B. Sampson were declared elected as Auditors for the ensuing year. - For Constables. - William B. Foster, Three hundred and twenty, 320. Charles H. Franks, Three hundred and thirteen, 313. F. Alderman, G. H. Terrill, Wm Ham, One each, 3. Blanks, Seventy eight, 78. [Total] 714 and William B. Foster (Sworn) and Charles H. Franks (Sworn) were declared elected as Constables for the ensuing year. - For School Committee for two years. - Nathaniel H. Merriam, One hundred and forty seven, 147 George W. Sampson, One hundred and eighty two, 182 A.S. Parsons 2, Mrs M H Hamilton and Laura M Brigham one each 2, 4 Blanks, Thirty four, 34 [Total] 367 (Ten females voted for School Commmittee) and George W. Sampson (sworn) was declared elected as School Committeeman for the term of two years. - For School Committee for three years. - Henry H. Hamilton, Three hundred and seven, 307. N. H. Merriam, Mrs W. H. Greeley and E. H. Bailey, one each, 3. Blanks, Fifty seven, 57. [Total] 367 and Henry H.Hamilton (sworn) was declared elected as School Committeeman for the term of three years. - For Cemetery Committee for three years. - George H. Jackson, Three hundred and eighteen, 318. A. S. Mitchell and E. S. Lucky, one each, 2. Blanks, Thirty seven, 37. [Total] 357 and George H. Jackson was declared elected as a member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. 373 1894. - License. - "Yes", ninety two, 92. "No", Two hundred and twenty three, 223. Blanks, Forty two, 42. and the town voted "No License," for the ensuing year. After the announcement by the Moderator as above recorded, the ballots cast and the check lists used, were sealed up and endorsed by the Moderator and Town Clerk. The unused ballots were returned to the custody of the Clerk. At 2 oclock P.M. the Moderator called the meeting to order to act on the remaining articles in the warrant. Art 4. Rev C. A. Staples for the "Committee on identifying and marking the graves of Lexington in the war of the Revolution" made a report (See Reports of Committee's Page 354) and on motion of Rev Geo. W. Cooke it was Voted: That the report be accepted and that the sum of fifty five dollars be apropriated for the object, and the same Committee be authorized to have the work done. [left margin:] 55.00 Mr. James P. Munroe for the "joint Committee on Water Supply and the Needs of Fire Department" presented a report (See Reports of Committees Page 356) and it was Voted: That the report be accepted and that the Committee be discharged from further duty. Mr L. E. Bennink for Committee on Electric lighting made a verbal report and asked for more time which was granted. Mr A. S. Mitchell asked that the report of the Cemetery Committee (printed on page 81 of the report for 1893) be accepted and its recommendations be adopted, but on motion of Mr L. E. Bennink it was laid on the table. Subsequently it was taken from the table and Mr Mitchell moved that the sum of four thousand dollars be appropriated for the purchase of land for a New Cemetery, which caused some discussion and finally on Motion of Mr Cornelius Wellington it was Voted That a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to investigate the matter of purchase of land for a new cemetery, and report at the next town meeting and the Moderator appointed as such Committee = A. S. Parsons, A. S. Mitchell, Chas. J. West, Chas. H. Wiswell and Albert B. Smith. Voted: That the portion of the Cemetery unused as a driveway as 374 1894 recommended in said report be lotted out and sold by the Cemetery Committee. Voted: That the Selectmen confer with the Rail Road authorities in relation to establishing the bounds of the Cemetery bordering on the rail road land. On Motion of E. J. B. Nourse it was Voted: The the [sic] Board of Fire Engineers consider the matter of keeping Horses at the Engine House in the centre of the town, to be used on the Fire Apparatus, and for watering Streets, and report their recommendations at the next meeting. Art 5. The list of Jurors prepared and posted by the Selectmen, was presented and it was Voted: That the name of Frank V. Butters be stricken from said list he having been draw to serve as Juror, since the list was posted. Voted: To strike from the said list, the name of George H. Cutter at his own request Voted: That the list of names as above amended, be accepted by the town. Art 6. On Motion of Mr. L. E. Bennink it was Voted: That the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of Memorial Day, the money to be expended under the direction of Post 119 G. A. R. [left margin:] 125.00 Art 7: Mr. B. G. Whitaker stated that if the bill now before the Legislature for making the nineteenth day of April a legal holiday should pass the present session, it would be necessary to expend more money than usual for the celebration, and moved that the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose if needed, and it was Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of April 19 1894, to be expended under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. [left margin:] 500.00 Art 8. On Motion of Mr Alfred Pierce it was Voted: That the sum of sixteen thousand five hundred dollars be appropriated for the support of Public Schools the ensuing year. [left margin:] 16,500.00 [left margin (total):] 17,125.00 Mr. A. S. Parsons moved that the sum of one thousand dollars be appropriated for manuel [sic] training in schools which caused considerable discussion and was favored by Mr Parsons & Rev Geo. W. Cooke and opposed by Rev. C. A. Staples, B. F. Brown, J. P. Munroe, Alfred Pierce, R. P. Clapp and S. E. Bennink and it was 375 1894 declared not carried. Mr Parsons then moved that the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for serving in schools, which was voted down. Mr Webster Smith moved that the matter of manuel training be referred to a Committee of three to be appointed by the chair to consider this matter and report at next Annual Meeting. Mr Staples moved to amend by having the Committee consider the matter of increasing the School Committee to five members, two of whom should be ladies. Mr J. P. Munroe moved to further amend that said Committee should be the School Committee. Mr Staples amendment was accepted by Mr Smith and Mr Munroe's amendment was carried and the motion as so amended was Voted: That the School Committee consider the matter of establishing manuel training in the public Schools; also the advisability of increasing the School Committee to five members, two of whom shall be ladies; and to report thereon at the next Annual Meeting of the town. Art 9. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was - Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm for the ensuing year. [left margin:] 500.00 Art 10. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was - Voted: That the sum of two thousand dollars be appropriated for the support of Outside Poor for the ensuing year. [left margin:] 2,000.00 Art 11. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was - Voted: That the sum of seven thousand dollars be appropriated for the support of Highways for the ensuing year. [left margin:] 7,000.00 Art 12. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was - Voted: That the sum of four thousand dollars be appropriated for the support of Street Lighting for the ensuing year. [left margin:] 4,000.00 Art 13 and Art 27 were taken up together both relating to the same subject, and on motion of Mr E. J. B. Nourse it was - Voted: That the sum of thirteen hundred dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire Department for the ensuing year [left margin:] 1,300.00 Voted: That the sum of nine hundred and seventy five dollars be appropriated for the purchase of a swinging harness, for purchase of additional hose, and to remodel the Chemical Engines, to be expended by the Board of Fire Engineers. [left margin:] 975.00 [left margin (total):] 15775.00 376 1894. Art 14. The following amounts were recommended by the Selectmen as necessary for town expenses for the ensuing year, and the items were voted on separately, as follows: - -------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------- 6600.00 | Payment of Town Debt | sixty six hundred dollars. 800.00 | Selectmen or salaries of | Eight hundred dollars. 500.00 | Assessors | Five hundred dollars. 70.00 | Auditors | Seventy dollars. 50.00 | Treasurer Cary Library | fifty dollars. 100.00 | Registrars of Voters, | one hundred dollars. 760.00 | Janitors of Halls and Stone Building, | seven hundred and sixty dollars. 950.00 | Fuel and Lights for Halls Stone Building | Nine hundred and fifty dollars. 1750.00 | Hydrants | Seventeen hundred and fifty dollars 70.00 | Ringing Bells | Seventy dollars 200.00 | Care of Common | two hundred dollars. 300.00 | Printing | three hundred dollars. 500.00 | Abatement of taxes, | five hundred dollars. 500.00 | Discount for prompt payment of taxes | five hundred dollars. 200.00 | Town Clerk | two hundred dollars. 250.00 | Town Treasurer | two hundred and fifty dollars. 400.00 | Collector of taxes | four hundred dollars. 160.00 | Watering Streets, Centre Village | one hundred and sixty dollars. 100.00 | Watering Streets, East Village | one hundred dollars. 300.00 | School Committee | three hundred dollars. 1800.00 | Constables and Police | Eighteen hundred dollars. 200.00 | Care and inforcement [sic] of Cemetery | two hundred dollars. 2600.00 | Interest | twenty six hundred dollars. 50.00 | Decorating graves Revolutionary Soldiers | fifty dollars. 1050.00 | Libraries | ten hundred and fifty dollars. 20260.00 | | [Written sideways in margin] On Motion of Rev C. A. Staples it was: - Voted: That Whereas a piece of ground belonging to the Field and Garden Club known as "Hastings Park" has been set aside for lake use of the inhabitants of Lexington forever, as expressed in the deed conveying it to said Club, therefore the Assessors, as instructed not to lay a tax upon this ground in the future, if satisfied that it be preserved for free public use; and to abate the taxes that have already been assessed. -------- | ---------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ 500.00 | Discount for prompt payment of taxes | five hundred dollars. 200.00 | Town Clerk | two hundred dollars. 250.00 | Town Treasurer | two hundred and fifty dollars. 400.00 | Collector of taxes | four hundred dollars. 160.00 | Watering Streets, Centre Village | one hundred and sixty dollars. 100.00 | Watering Streets, East Village | one hundred dollars. 300.00 | School Committee | three hundred dollars. 1800.00 | Constables and Police | Eighteen hundred dollars. 200.00 | Care and inforcement [sic] of Cemetery | two hundred dollars. 2600.00 | Interest | twenty six hundred dollars. 50.00 | Decorating graves Revolutionary Soldiers | fifty dollars. 1050.00 | Libraries | ten hundred and fifty dollars. 20260.00 | | Art 15. On Motion of L. A. Saville it was unanimously: - Voted: That the Treasurer be and hereby is authorized and directed with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow temporarily in anticipation of the taxes of the present municipal year the sum of $20000.00 as the same may be from time to time required, and to give the negotiable note or notes of the town for money so borrowed and that all such temporary loans shall be payable for the said taxes. Art 16. On Motion of L. A. Saville it was Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December first 1894, and that a discount of one half of 377 1894 one per cent per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment, and that all taxes remaining unpaid at that date be subject to interest at the vote of six per cent per annum, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before June 1st 1895. Art 17. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was: - Voted That the Selectmen be instructed to cover a concrete walk to be laid on Merriam Street from Main Street adjoining the Merriam or Stetson Estate to land of Chas. C. Goodwin. On Motion of Mr H. G. Locke it was: - Voted: To cause a concrete walk to be laid on Main and Hancock Sts. adjoining the Merriam or Stetson Estate from the corner of Merriam Street to land of M. N. Merriam. On Motion of Mr B. F. Brown it was: - Voted: To cause a concrete walk to be laid on Hancock Street from land of the Meriam or Stetson Estate, adjoining land of M. N. Merriam to land of B. F. Brown. On Motion of Mr H. G. Janvin it was: - Voted: To cause a concrete walk to be laid on Main Street adjoining the Russell Estate from Woburn Street to the High School lot. On Motion of Dr J. O. Tilton it was: - Voted: To cause a concrete walk to be laid from Clark street to the entrance door of Hancock School House. On motion of Mr. Chas G. Kauffman it was:- Voted: To cause a concrete walk to be laid on on Maple Street on the left hand side thereof from Pierces Bridge to Main Street, and on Main Street from Maple Street to East Lexington Railroad station on the left hand side of Main Street, except where concrete walks are already laid. On Motion of Mr J. H. Frizille it was: Voted: That the Surveyors of Highways be instructed to cause a survey to be made and grade established, where concrete walks are to be laid. [in margin] 1000.00 Voted: That the sum of one thousand dollars be appropriated to construct sidewalks where the abutters will pay one half the expense thereof. Art 17. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. [in margin] 1000 378 1894 Art 19. On Motion of L. A. Saville it was: Voted: that the town accept the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, given under the will of Harriet R. Gilmer, late of Chelsea, deceased, the same to be safely invested and held in trust forever, and the income thereof to be expended under the direction of the Overseers of the Poor of the town for the benefit of poor people in Lexington, whether the same shall be inmates of the Almshouse in the town or otherwise. Voted: that the town accepts the sum of Two hundred Dollars, given under the will of Harriet R. Gilmer, late of Chelsea, deceased, the same to be held in trust by the town according to law, for the preservation and care of lot No. 89, in the new cemetery, so called, in the town, and the appurtenances thereto, in said cemetery. Art 20. On Motion of Mr C. G. Kauffman it was: - Voted: That the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of completing the furnishing of "Stone Building" in East Lexington, to be expended by the Trustees of Cary Library. [Left margin:] 300.00 Art 21. On Motion of Mr. S. E. Bennink it was: - Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose, to be expended by the Surveyors & Highways. [Left margin:] 500.00 Art 22. Was advocated by Mr H. G. Janvin who spoke in favor of the project. Rev. C. A. Staples moved that a Committee of three (of which Mr Janvin should be chairman) be appointed to consider the subject and to report at next meeting: Mr C. G. Kauffman moved that said Committee also consider the advisability of such protection for the South [park or part?], the East [park or part?] and other isolated portions of the town, and it was: - Voted: That a Committee of three (of which Mr H. G. Janvin shall be Chairman) consider the subject of establishing a Chemical Engine on or near Mount Vernon Street and other isolated portions of the town and to report at the next meeting: and H. G. Janvin, D. G. Tyler and J. H. Frizelle constitute said Committee. Art 23. was taken up on Motion of Mr J. H. Frizelle, and was advocated by Messrs S. W. Sampson, J. P. Munroe, and E. J. B. [Rowres?], and it was: - Voted: That the sum of two thousand dollars be appropriated for a Fire Alarm System, and that a Committee of three citizens be appointed by the Moderator to examine into the merits of the Standard Systems [Left margin:] 2000- [Left margin [Total]]: 2800- 379 1894 now in general use, and to contrast for the system which produces the most practical results; that this Committee shall serve without pay and shall act with the Board of Engineers in locating and numbering the same; and in the provision for the care thereof, and the chair appointed as paid Committee James P. Munroe, Bartlett Harrington and William B. Foster. Art 24. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was: - Voted: That the salaries of Members of the Board of Health be fixed at fifty dollars per year for each member thereof. [Left margin:] 150.00 Art 25. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was: - Voted: That the sum of seven hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of furnishing the Alms House with a water supply and a bath room, to be expended under the direction of the Overseers of the Poor. [Left margin:] 700.00 Art 26. The following officers were chosen by nomination. - For Fence Viewers. - - Leonard E. Bennink - Charles W. Swan (Sworn) - Nelson W. Jenney (Sworn) - - For Field Drivers. - - George W. Sampson (Sworn) - Thomas G. Whiting (Sworn) - Charles N. Currier (Sworn) - - For Surveyors of Lumber. - - George E. Muzzey - Augustus Childs - Voted: That the remaining Minor Officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Art 27. see action under Art 13. Voted: That the sums appropriated at this meeting, except such deductions as may be made by the Assessors on account of the income from bank and Corporation tax, be assessed the present year. After administering the oath of office to such of the newly elected officers as were present, the Moderator declared the meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. James P. Munroe declined to serve and H. A. C. Woodward was appointed in his place. [Left margin:] 850- 380 1894 Bequest of Harriet R. Gilmor. Town Treasurer's office Lexington, April 12th 1894 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled onthe 2nd day of November 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of Two Hndred (200) dollars from George D. Robinson Executor of the will of Harriet R. Gilmor, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and acts in amendment thereto - upon lot numbered 89 in the Cemetery near to the High School House, on the upper avenue leading from Main street, standing in the name of Jacob Robinson, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of Town of Lexington. Lexington April 12, 1894. Received for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Bequest of Sarah S. Flagg. Town Treasurer's office Lexington May 8th 1894 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of Seventy five ($75.00) dollars from Sarah S. Flagg the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and acts in amendment thereof - upon lot numbered 143 in old part of the new cemetery near to the High School House in said Lexington, on the avenue next to the railroad, standing on the records in the name of Charles Flagg, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard S. Saville Treasurer of Town of Lexington. Lexington May 8, 1894 Received for record. Attest: Leonard S. Saville Town Clerk. A true copy. 381 1894. Warrant for a Town Meeting Saturday August 25, 1894. To William B. Foster: Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday the 25th day of August A.D. 1894 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art 2. To see if the town will vote to accept Chapter 170 of the Acts of 1891 entitled "An act to give towns jurisdiction over highways and county bridges." The vote on the above question shall be taken by ballot in the form prescribed by said act. Art 3. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 4. To see if the town will name the extension from Mount Vernon street to Main street, at the point bounded by the Munroe Tavern so called and the residence of Daniel G. Tyler, said extension to be called Mount Vernon street. Art. 5. To see what action the town will take on the petition of George O. Whiting and others to the County Commissioners, for widening, straightening and re-location of Hancock Street from its junction with Bedford Street to a point near the house of George O. Whiting. Art. 6. To see what action the town will take on the report of the Selectmen on a petition of M.H. Merriam and others for the widening, straightening and re-location of Hancock street from its southerly junction with Bedford street to Adams street; and Adams street nears its junction with said Hancock street. Art. 7. To see if the town will vote to give the name of Massachusetts Avenue to Main street and Monument street from the Arlington line to Lincoln line, on petition of Albert S. Parsons and others. 382 1894. Art. 8. To see what action the town will take on a suit brought by Franklin Alderman against the Town of Lexington. Art. 9. To see if the town will make an appropriation for furnishing book shelves for East Lexington branch of Cary Library. Art. 10. To see what action the town will take on the report of the Selectmen, on the extension of Stetson street to Oakland street on the petition of Charles C. Goodwin and others. Art. 11. To see what action the town will take on the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of a street off Chandler street on the petition of D.W. Muzzey and others. Art. 12. To see what action the town will take on the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of a street from the gravel bank on Pleasant street to Main Street, near the house of Dr. N.S. Alderman. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fourteenth day of August A.D. 1894. Webster Smith. Geo. E. Muzzey. Edwin S. Spaulding. } Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington August 24, 1894. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. 383 1894. Lexington August 25, 1894 The meeting pursuant to the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as folows: Art. 1. Mr. James E. Crowe moved that a Moderator be chosen by nomination which was voted. Mr Crowe nominated George W. Sampson for moderator and he was chosen and duly sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Mr. S.E. Bennink moved to prceed to ballot as required by the Act. Mr. G.E. Muzzey moved to amend by having the poll kept open 15 minutes, which amendment was accepted by Mr. Bennink. Mr. J.F. Maynard called for the reading of the Act (Chapter 170, Acts 1891) which was read by the Moderator. Voted: To proceedto ballot and that the poll be kept open fifteen minutes. The Moderator appointed Charles B. Davis and Walter Wellington as tellers to assis tin receiving and counting the ballots, who reported after their duties had been performed as follows:- Whole number of ballots cast | One hundred and six. | 106 Number of ballots "Yes" | ninety one | 91 " " " "No" | fifteen | 15 and the provisions of Chapter 170 of the Acts of 1891 were declared accepted by the town. [inserted in margin, written sideways] Copies of this vote returned to Secretary of the Commonwealth and County Commissioners of Middlesex County, Aug 29, 1894. [end of insertion] Art. 3. On motion of Mr C.M. Parker this article was laid on the table, but was subsequently taken up, and Mr A.S. Parsons for the committee on "Site for a new Cemetery" made a report. (See Reports of Committees Page 358) some discussion ensued and it was finally Voted: That the report be accepted and the Committee be discharged. Voted: That the report be printed and a copy mailed to every name on the voting list, and that the report be published in the next annual report. Mr Sampson the Moderator called Mr S.E. Bennink to the chair who took up Art. 4. Mr G.W. Sampson moved that the extension referred to in the article be called Mount Vernon street and made extended 384 1894 remarks reviewing the history of the case. Rev Geo. W. Porter D.D. also favored the motion, Mr A. E. Scott opposed the motion and raised the point of order that as the town at a previous meeting had authorized the abutter to name the said street, and they had done so, and established sign boards, that the present article was not in proper form, and that no business could be done under it without rescinding the previous vote; which point of order was declared by the Moderator to be well taken, and decided that the matter was not properly before the meeting and that no action could be taken thereon. Art 5. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey this article "was laid upon the table to allow Article 6 to be first acted on, it was subsequently taken from the table by motion of Mr J. H. Frizelle and on his motion it was Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to employ counsel to oppose any action taken by the County Commissioners, and that the Town Clerk be instructed to furnish the County Commissioners with a copy of this vote. Art 6. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made the following report: "On petition of M. H. Merriam and others for the widening and relocating of Hancock street, the Selectmen having notified the parties in interest according to law and agreeably to the provisions of the Public Statutes, having viewed said Hancock Street would respectfully report - We recommend the N.W. boundary commencing at the southerly junction of Bedford and Hancock Streets running on a radius to Elm Avenue 395 feet; thence in a straight line to the Clark House land 1084 feet; thence on land of Mrs H. B. Brigham on a radius of 1800 for 252 feet; thence on land of Mrs Brigham and Warren M. Batchiller 440 feet; thence by a straight line on land of A. F. Spaulding to land of George O. Whiting. The N.E. line to be as at present located about a half mile to a point on land of Estate of Warren Duren thence on Adams Street by radius of 200 feet, about 187 feet to a point of land on said Duren Estate on Adams Street. Said Hancock Street to be at least 40 feet wide on all portions as laid out on plan drawn by Frank P. Cutter Civil Engineer and herewith submitted; and this the amount of three hundred dollars [Left margin:] 300- 385 be appropriated to carry out the above recommendations. Webster Smith, George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. On Motion of Mr M. H. Merriam it was, Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendation be adopted. Art 7. On Motion of Mr A. S. Parsons it was Voted: That the streets now known as Main Street and Monument Street, running from the Arlington line to the Lincoln line - being the Historic Road over which the troops passed April nineteenth 1776, be named Massachusetts Avenue. Art 8. Mr Webster Smith explained to the meeting in relation to the cause of said suit, it being for compensation claimed by Mr Franklin Alderman for services as cattle inspector for a portion of the year 1893 which the Selectmen refused to approve. Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full power relative thereto. Art 9. On Motion of Mr E. S. Spaulding it was Voted: That the sum of Eighty dollars be appropriated from any unexpended money in the treasury for the purpose of providing book shelves for the East Lexington branch of Cary Library. [Left margin:] 80- Art 10. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen reported as follows: The Selectmen on petition of C. C. Goodwin and others to lay out a public highway from the present terminus of Stetson Street to Oakland Street as per plan on file, having given legal notice to the abutters, proceeded to view the same and would respectfully recommend that said street be laid out 45 feet wide, that being the width of the present street, and that whenever the abutters deposit in the Town Treasury the sum of two hundred and fifty dollar towards constructing the same, the Selectmen are authorized to draw from the Town Treasury five hundred dollars to carry into effect the above recommendations. [Left margin:] 250 [Left margin:] 500 Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. 386 1894. Mr S. E. Bennink moved and it was - Voted That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art 11. Mr. Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made the following report: "Our petition of D. W. Muzzey and others that a street be laid out off Chandler Street on land of N. W. French, M. N. Merriam and D. W. Muzzey 328 feet north easterly, thence 90 feet south easterly on land of said Muzzey as per plan drawn by Charles A. Pierson Engineer and on file as Middlesex registry of Deeds. Said street to be 40 feet wide. The Selectmen having viewed said streets would respectfully recommend that the prayer of the petitioners be granted, and that when the streets are graded so as to be safe and convenient for public travel the Selectmen be authorized to accept said streets as public highways. Webster Smith Geo. E. Muzzey Edwin S. Spaulding Selectmen of Lexington. On motion of Mr C. M. Parker it was Voted: The the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art 12. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen reported as follows: "On petition of Edward T. Harrington and others for a street running from Main Street near the Estate of D. H. L. Alderman and running south westerly on land of Mrs Harris Chapman and Mrs Pamelia B Fiske 670 feet to a point on Pleasant Street nearly opposite the town gravel bank, as for plan drawn by Frank P. Cutter Civil Engineer, we respectfully recommend that whenever a clear title is given the town free of expense for the land over which said stores shall be located, the Selectmen be authorized to draw the sum of seven hundred dollars from the town treasury for the construction of said street as a public highway. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Mr Cornelius Wellington moved that the report be accepted and its recommendations be adopted and stated the reasons existing for the necessity and convenience of the stores. 387 1894. Mr Geo. O. Smith said that he had signed the petition for the proposed street but did under a misaprehension [sic] of the facts, and he moved that the matter be indefinitely postponed. The subject was further discussed by Mr Cornelius Wellington and Mr A.E. Scott in favor and opposed by Mr S. E. Bennink, Mr A. S. Parsons and Mr A. E. Locke; the question was finally taken on the indefinite postponement, and it was Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art 6 & 10. Mr Webster Smith moved and it was Voted: That the money appropriated under Articles 6 and ten be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury or borrowed in anticipation of the taxes for 1895 for defraying any expenses under said articles. On Motion of Mr J. H. Frizelle it was Voted: That this meeting be dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 388 1894 Warrant for a Town Meeting, Tuesday September 4, 1894. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the fourth day of September A.D. 1894 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles viz: - Art 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art 3. To see if the town will authorize its Selectmen to proceed to collect from the County of Middlesex or its Commissioners, the balance due on award, and interest on the same, for the widening, straightening and establishing bounds on Main Street (now called Massachusetts Avenue) from Arlington line to Lexington Common or act in any manner relating to the same. Art 4. To see what action the town will take in relation to widening, straightening and relocating of Hancock Street from its junction with Elm Avenue to Adams Street and on Adams near its junction with Hancock Street, on petition of M. H. Merriam and others, according to a plan prepared by Frank P. Cutter, Civil Engineer. Art 5. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to lay out a highway over Lexington Common from Hancock Street to Massachusetts Avenue, over what is now know by the name of Elm Avenue, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty eighth day of August A.D. 1894. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. 389 1894. Lexington September 4, 1894 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Sept 4 1894 The meeting in accordance with the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein and the warrant and the return of the Constable therein was read and the business proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: That a Moderator be chosen by nomination and Leonard E. Bennink was nominated chosed and sworn. Art. 2. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith this article was laid on the table. Art. 3. Mr Webster Smith explained to the meeting that by the decision of the Judge in the case of Kendall vs Town of Lexington the town was entitled to recover back from the County the amount paid by the County Commissioners - with interest - for the moving back of a bank wall on Main Street East Lexington. Mr C. R. Richardson moved that the matter be referred to a committee of five to report to the town at a future meeting. Mr B. T. Botcheller moved as substitute that the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full power. Some discussion was had on the matter, when the question was put on Mr Botcheller's substitute motion which was carried, and it was Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full power. Art. 4. Mr G. E. Muzzey of the Selectmen made a report. (see Reports of Committee page 359) Mr C. R. Richardson asked 390 1894 if the Selectmen had made any arrangements with the abutters in relation to land damages. Mr Smith of the Selectmen replied that only two estates were encroached upon, and that the owners thereof had agreed to take the assessed valuation for the land so taken. Mr J. E. Crane moved and it was, Voted: that the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations adopted. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was Voted: That the sum of three hundred (300) dollars be appropriated for the work, to be taken from any unexpended money in the treasury or borrowed if necessary in anticipation of the taxes of 1895. Art. 5. Mr Webster Smith explained to the meeting that Elm Avenue runs over a part of Lexington Common and as the town would have a large amount of material from Stetson St it could be used to good advantage in improving the present road bed on Elm Avenue, at a small expense. Some opposition was made to laying out a highway over the Common. On Motion of C. M. Parker it was Voted: That the road bed of Elm Avenue be repaired and improved in accordance with the recommedations of Mr Smith Highway Surveyor. On Motion of Mr J. E. Crane it was Voted: That this meeting be dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 391 1894. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday October 2nd 1894 To William B. Foster Constable of Lexington: Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday October 2nd 1894 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following articles: viz: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen or any other persons to contract with the State Highway Commissioners to construct a State Highway in the Town of Lexington, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington the 24th day of September A.D. 1894. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the Town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 392 1894. Lexington October 2. 1894. The meeting under the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. On motion of Mr Cornelius Wellington it was - Voted: To choose a Moderator by nominations and George E. Muzzey was so nominated and chosen and sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. On Motion of the Clerk it was: - Voted: To lay this article on the table. Art. 3. Mr Webster Smith explained to the meeting that the State Highway Commissioners had laid out a State Highway commencing at the watering trough at East Lexington and extending over a portion of Middle and School Streets. Marritt Street and a part of Massachusetts Avenue to the Lincoln town line, and that they were desirous of making a contract for the construction of a mile or more of said highway during the present season. On Motion of Mr Cornelius Wellington it was: Voted: To authorize the Selectmen to contract with the State Highway Commissioners for the construction of one mile of said State Highway. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 393 1894 Bequest of Nathan Stiles and Estate of Cheever Newhall Town Treasurer's Offce Lexington October 15th 1894. Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of one hundred (100) dollars, from Nathan Stiles and the Estate of the late Cheever Newhall, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and Acts in amendment thereto - upon lot numbered one in the Bacon land so called in the town cemetery near to the High School House, on the avenue leading from Massachusetts Avenue near the house of John D. Bacon, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the Avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of Town of Lexington. Lexington October 15th 1894 Received for record. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. 394 1894. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday November 6 1894. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in State District and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the sixth day of November A.D. 1894 at seven o'clock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County Officers also for or against an amendment to the Constitution relative to Commissioners of Insolvency, as follows: - For Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver General, Auditor, Attorney General, Councillor for third Councillor District, Senator for Second Middlesex District, County Treasurer, County Commissioner, Register of Deeds, Representative in the General Court for the Nineteenth Middlesex District and Amendment to the Constitution relative to Commissioners of Insolvency. The election officers will receive votes for the above all one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting, and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M., and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this eighteenth day of October A.D. 1894. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable. Lexington November 1st 1894 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy 395 1894 at every dwelling house in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington Nov 6 1894 The meeting notified by the forgoing warrant was called to order at seven oclock A.M. by the Town Clerk who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Charles W. Swan and Abram B. Smith who had been appointed by the Selectmen as ballot clerks were sworn to the faithful discharge of the duties of said office and the sealed package of ballots furnished by the Secretary of the Commonwealth also a copy of the voting list duly certified by the registrars of voters, were delivered to them and their receipt taken thereof. The ballot box was shown to be empty and the key thereof delivered to the Constable in attendance and the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the polls open, and the balloting commenced. Subsequently Charles M. Parker and Bartlett Harrington were sworn as deputy ballot clerks, and Henry A. C. Woodward, George D Harrington, Francis E. Ballard, George L. Pierce, Partick F. Dacey, and Bradley C. Writcher were sworn as tellers. At 1.20 P.M. on Motion of Mr S. E. Bennink it was, Voted: That the time for closing the polls be extended to 4.30 P.M. At 1.35 oclock P.M. on unanimous consent of the Selectmen and Town Clerk the ballot box was opened and three hundred ballots were taken therefrom and delivered to the tellers, who commenced the canvass of the votes. At 4.30 oclock P.M. the polls were declared closed at that time the register on the ballot box stood at 771. On opening the box one hundred and fifty three ballots were found therein which with the number taken out previously made four hundred and fifty three ballots cast, which number agreed with the number of names checked on each voting list used, and the ballot clerks returned three hundred and ninety seven unused ballots, these accounting for the 850 ballots delivered to them. At the close of the tabulation the presiding election officer announced 396 1894 the result as follows: - - For Governor. - George H. Cary of Lynn, One, (1). Frederick T. Greenhalge of Lowell, Three hundred and fifteen, (315). Alfred W. Richardson of Springfield, Five, (5). John E. Russell of Leicester, One hundred and twenty six (126). Blanks, Six, (6). - For Lieutenant Governor. - Wilbert O. Dwinell of Danvers, One, (1). Samuel B. Shipleigh of Boston, Fifteen, (15). Charles E. Strat[to?]n of Boston, One hundred and eighteen, (118). Roger Wolcott of Boston, Three hundred and twelve, (312) Blanks, Seven, (7). - For Secretary. - Charles A. DeCourcy of Lawrence, One hundred and three, (103). Wilbert D. Farnham Jr. of Somerville, Five, (5). Joseph F. Malloney of Lynn, Three, (3). William M. Olin of Boston, Three hundred and twenty eight (328). Isaac W. Skinner of Brockton, One, (1). Blanks, Thirteen, (13). - For Treasurer. - Emil Auerbach of Adams, One, (1). John M. Fisher of Attleborough, Six, (6). James S. Grinnell of Greenfield, One hundred and thirteen, (113). Martin W. Moran of Boston, One, (1). Henry M. Phillips of Springfield, Three hundred and seventeen, (317). Blanks, Fifteen, (15). - For Auditor. - John W. Kimball of Fitchburg, Three hundred and twenty, (320). Wilbur M. Carrington of Williamsburg, Six, (6). Charles N. Wentworth, of Lynn, One, (1). Alfred C. Whitney of Boston, One hundred and thirteen, (113). Blanks, Thirteen, (13). 397 1894 - For Attorney General. - Frank M. Forbush of Natick, Seven, (7). Henry F. Hurlburt of Lynn, One hundred and thirteen, (113). Hosea M. Knowlton of New Bedford, Three hundred and seventeen (317). Frederick August Nagler of West Springfield, Two, (2) Blanks, Fourteen, (14). - For Councillor. - Third District. - Francis H. Raymond of Somerville, Three hundred and twenty one, (321). Henry B. Tindall of Concord, One hundred and nineteen, (119). Blanks, Thirteen, (13). - For Senator - Second Middlesex District. - Henry C. Hall of Waltham, One hundred and twenty one, (121). Oliver Shaw of Watertown, Three hundred and seventeen, (317). Carl M. Wheaton of Waltham, One, (1). Blanks, Thirteen, (13). - For Representation in Congress. - Fourth District. - Lewis Denort Apsley of Hudson, Three hundred and twenty two, (322). John J. Desmond of Waltham, One hundred and thirteen, (113). Bertram Sparhawk of Waltham, Four, (4). Sherman Hoar, Two, (2). Blanks, Twelve, (12). - For County Commissioner. - Peter A. [Fox?] of Lowell, One hundred and twenty six, (126). Samuel O. Upham of Waltham, Three hundred and eight, (308). Blanks, Nineteen, (19). - For County Treasurer. - Joseph O. Hayden of Somerville, Three hundred and fourteen, (314). Alford D. Hoitt of Arlington, One hundred and twenty one, (121). Blanks, Eighteen, (18). - For Register of Deeds. - Southern Middlesex District. - John F. Slattery of Malden, Ninety nine, (99). Charles B. Stevens of Cambridge, Three hundred and thirty three, (333). Blanks, Twenty one, (21). 398 1894 - For Representation in General Court. - - Nineteenth Middlesex District. - John Winn of Burlington, Three hundred and thirty six, (336). Francis C. Ballard, One, (1). F. E. Ballard, One, (1). S. E. Bennink, One, (1). Edward P. Bliss, One, (1). Eben Rummell, One, (1). Blanks, One hundred and twelve, (112). - For Amendment to the Constitution. - - Relative to Commissioners of Insolvency. - "Yes", One hundred and eighty two, (182). "No", Thirty, (30). Blanks, Two hundred and forty one, (241). After the announcement of the vote as above recorded the blanks were filled out signed and sealed the check lists used and the ballots cast were sealed up and endorsed as provided by law and delivered to the Town Clerk, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record Attest: - Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Bedford November 16 1894. The Town Clerk's [sic] of Concord, Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln and Burlington towns comprising the Nineteenth Middlesex Representative District met in the Town Hall in Bedford at noon this day pursuant to law, and it was found on comparing the returns from said towns that ballots had been cast for the following named persons for Representation to the General Court. | Concord. | Lexington. | Bedford. | Lincoln. | Burlington. | | Concord. | Lexington. | Bedford. | Lincoln. | Burlington. | 888 --------------------------------- | -------- | ---------- | -------- | -------- | ----------- | ----- | | | | | | John Winn of Burlington. | 362. | 336. | 85. | 75. | 22. | = 880 Augusta Prouty of Burlington. | | | | | 1 | 1 Edward Reed of Burlington. | | | | | 1 | 1 R. F. Barot | | | | | 1 | 1 George Rupes of Lincoln. | | | | 2 | | 2 W. L. G. Pierce of Lincoln. | | | | 2 | | 2 George Tolman of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Thomas L. Giles of Lincoln. | 1 | | | | | 1 Charles Francis Adams of Lincoln. | 1 | | | | | 1 William D. Brass of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 William Barrett of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Frank E. Cutter of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Steadman Buttnik of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Eben Rummell of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 L. E. Bennink of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 Francis E. Ballard of Lexington | | 1 | | | | 1 F. E. Ballard of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 Edward P. Bliss of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 Blanks. | 171. | 112. | 30. | 40. | 48. | 401 399 1894. | Concord. | Lexington. | Bedford. | Lincoln. | Burlington. | 888 --------------------------------- | -------- | ---------- | -------- | -------- | ----------- | --- George Tolman of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Thomas L. Giles of Lincoln. | 1 | | | | | 1 Charles Francis Adams of Lincoln. | 1 | | | | | 1 William D. Brass of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 William Barrett of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Frank E. Cutter of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Steadman Buttnik of Concord. | 1 | | | | | 1 Eben Rummell of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 L. E. Bennink of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 Francis E. Ballard of Lexington | | 1 | | | | 1 F. E. Ballard of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 Edward P. Bliss of Lexington. | | 1 | | | | 1 Blanks. | 171. | 112. | 30. | 40. | 48. | 401 [Total] 1301 and it appearing from the above returns that John Winn of Burlington had been elected Representative to the General Court from said District, two certificates of election were filled out and signed by Charles E. Brown. Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk of Lexington. Charles A. Corey. Town Clerk of Bedford. James L. Chapin. Town Clerk of Lincoln. Harry H. Nichols. Town Clerk of Burlington. after which the meeting was dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. 400 1895 Bequest of Josiah Smith. Town Treasurer's Office Lexington, February 14 1895 $200.00 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of two hundred (200) dollars from Josiah Smith of said Lexington, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and Acts in amendment thereof - upon lot numbered 6 in the old part of the Cemetery near to the High School House, in said Lexington on the Avenue opposite the Hearse House, standing in the same of Josiah Smith, in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the Avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville Treasurer of Town of Lexington. Lexington February 14 1895 Received for record A true copy: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Bequest of Estate of Charles Stratton. Town Treasurer's Office. Lexington March 20 1895. $100.00 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in Town Meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One hundred dollars, from Fred A. Sanderson for the estate of Charles Stratton late of said Lexington, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chapter 225 of the Acts of 1870 - and Acts in amendment thereof - upon lot numbered 29 in the Cemetery near the High School house in said Lexington standing it the name of Charles Stratton; in care and dressing of said lot, monuments, walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. Leonard A. Saville, Treasurer of Town of Lexington. Lexington March 20, 1895. Received for record, A true copy, Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. 401 1895 Warrant for a Special Town Meeting, February 26 1895. To William B. Foster Constable of Lexington, Greeting: By virtue of a warrant issued by William M. Butler, President of the Senate of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote for Senators, to assemble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the twenty sixth day of February A.D. 1895, at twelve o'clock noon, to cast their ballots for a Senator for Second Middlesex District, to fill a vacancy in said office caused by the death of Oliver Shaw of Watertown Senator elected for said district at the election held on Nov 6 1894. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, on or before the time of said meeting to the Town Clerk. Given under our hands at Lexington this ninth day of February A.D. 1895. Webster Smith, George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant. Lexington February 21st 1895 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the post offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constabler thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. 402 1895 Lexington February 26 1895. The special town meeting called by the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Chairman of the Selectmen at 12 o'clock noon. The warrant for the meeting and the return of the Constable thereon was read by the Clerk. Abram B. Smith and Irving Stone who had been appointed ballot clerk's were sworn, and they receipted for a sealed package said to contain 850 ballots for use at the Meeting and a check list was also furnished them. The ballot box was shown to be empty and the key thereof was delivered to the Constable in attendance, and the poll was declared open and the ballotting proceeded. At 2.20 oclock P.M. on Motion of S. E. Bennink it was Voted: that the time for closing the poll be extended to five oclock P.M. Bradley C. Whitcher and Patrick F. Dacey were appointed as tellers to assist in sorting and counting the ballots and were sworn by the Town Clerk. At 3.10 oclock P.M. on unanimous consent of the election officers the ballot box was opened and 150 ballots were taken therefrom, and the counting commenced. At 5 oclock P.M. the poll was declared closed and 81 ballots were taken from the box showing that 231 ballots had been cast which number agreed with the register on the ballot box and it was also found that 231 names had been checked on each check list used. After the ballots had all been counted the Moderator made the following announcement. Whole number of ballots cast, 231, For Senator. For Charles S. Ensign of Watertown, seventy three, 73 For James P. Miles of Watertown, One hundred and fifty six, 156 Blanks 2 The blanks required to be returned to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, were filled out and signed by the proper officers the ballots cast and the check lists were sealed up and endorsed as required by law and given into the custody of the Town Clerk after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. See page 406 for recount of above votes. 403 1895. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday March 4th 1895 To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington: Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the fourth day of March A.D. 1895 at seven o'clock A.M. to act on the following articles, viz: - Art 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art 2. To choose by ballot the following town officers: - One Town Clerk - Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways, Three Assessors, One Town Treasurer - One Collector of Taxes - Two Auditors - Two Constables, all for the term of one year. One member of the School Committee for the term of three years. One member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. One member of the Board of Health for one year. One member of the Board of Health for two years. One member of the Board of Health for three years. Art 3. To see if town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors in answer to the question "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes or No". The election officers will receive voted under Articles 2 and 3 on the official ballot prepared by the Town Clerk. The polls will be opened as soon as possible after the organization of the meeting and shall be kept open until five oclock P.M. All business under the following articles will be acted on after one oclock P.M. Art 4. To receive the report of any Board of Town Officers or of any Committee of the town for action thereon. 404 1895. Art. 5. To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors prepared and posted by the Selectmen. Art. 6. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day under the direction of Post 119 G.A.R. Art. 7. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19 1895 under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Public Schools, the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm, the ensuing year and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To provide for the support of Outside Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To provide for the support of Street Lights the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 13. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 14. To see if the Town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes; or act in any manner relating thereto. 405 1895. Art. 16. To see what measures the Town will adopt in relation to the Collection of Taxes, the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen, to draw from any inappropriate money in the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 18. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials where the abutters will pay one half the expense thereof. Art. 19. To see what measures the Town will take to improve the Fire Department, and appropriate money for the same, or act in any manner relating to the same. Art. 20. To see if the Town will appropriate money for a water closet in the Adams School House, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 21. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to renew insurance policies on town property expiring in 1895. Art. 22. To see if the Town will instruct the Assessors to publish the tax list and valuation for 1895 in the annual report, and make an appropriation to cover the cost of the same. Art. 23. To see if the Town will appropriate money for the purchase of one or more hand-engines, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 24. To choose such other Town Officers as the law requires as are usually chosen by nomination. Art. 25. To see if the Town will name the extension of Mount Vernon Street from its junction with Eustis Street to Massachusetts Avenue; said extension to be named Mount Vernon Street, or act in any manner in relation thereto. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with 406 1895 your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this ninth day of February A.D. 1895. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing warrant. Lexington Feby 28 1895 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Recount of votes cast for Senator Feby 26, 1895. Lexington March 1 1895. A petition for recount of votes cast for Senator Feby 26 1895 was filed, signed by E. P. Bliss and ten other voters, and in accordance therewith the envelopes containing the ballots were opened and the ballots were counted by the Selectmen at 4.15 oclock P.M. James P. Niles one of the candidates was represented by Milton. No change was made from former count which was found to be correct. After counting and signing the tally sheets, these ballots and sheets were again sealed up endorsed and dilevered [sic] to the custody of the Town Clerk as required by law. A true record of the proceedings Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. 407 1895 Lexington March 4 1895 The meeting called by the foregoing Warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk at 7.20 oclock A.M. as soon as a quorum of twenty five voters was present. the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art 2. Voted, That the poll for election of Moderator be kept open five minutes. at close of poll it was found that thirteen votes had been cast for Moderator with the use of the check list, all for Rober P. Clapp who was declared elected Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Art 2 & 3. Abram B. Smith and Irving Stone who had been appointed by the Selectmen ballot clerks, were sworn by the Clerk who delivered to them the package of ballots to be used in the election of town officers, and copies of the voting lists and took their receipt therefor. The ballot box was shown to be empty and the key thereof delivered to the Constable in attendance and the balloting was commenced. William A. Haskell and Partick F. Dacey were appointed as deputy ballot clerks, and Bradley C. Whitcher, Charles W. Swan, Francis E. Ballart and Charles F. Nourse, were appointed letters by the Moderator and sworn to the faithful discharge of their duties. At 1.40 oclock P.M. on consent of the Moderator and town clerk the ballot box was opened and 250 ballots taken therefrom and the tellers commenced this work. At the close of the polls at 5 oclock the register on the ballot box stood at 353, the number of names checked on each voting list was 355, and there were taken from the box 105 ballots, which with the number previously taken out made 355, which agreed with the number of names checked, showing that the register had failed to record the exact number cast. After the tellers had completed the counting of votes and filled out the total vote sheet, the result was announced by the Moderator as follows: - - For Town Clerk. - Leonard A. Saville, Two hundred and fifty two, 252. Blanks, One hundred and three, 103. and Leonard A. Saville (sworn by Moderator) was declared elected Town Clerk for the ensuing year. 408 1895. - For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor, and Surveyors of Highways, - George E. Muzzey, Three hundred and twelve, 312. Webster Smith, Two hundred and eighty six, 286. Edwin S. Spaulding, Three hundred and twenty two, 322. George W. Sampson, Five, 5. Leonard A. Saville, A. E. Scott and N. H. Merriam, two each, 6. F. E. Ballard, Franklin Alderman, Geo. N. Cutter, Gus Dow, E. K. Houghtor, J. F. Hutchingson, R. W. Halbrook, N. Jenney, Mike Barry, Timothy Kinneen, Charles Lowe, James S. Munroe, Charles M. Parker, Theodore Robinson, Hammon Reed, Albert S. Parsons, George O. Whiting, L. A. Saville, John J. Toomey, Walter Wellington, one each, 20. Blanks, One hundred and fifteen, 115. [Total] 1065 [sic] and George E. Muzzey (Sworn), Webster Smith (Sworn) and Edwin S. Spaulding (Sworn) were declared elected to the above offices for the ensuing year. - For Town Treasurer. - George W. Sampson, One hundred and twenty nine, 129. Edwin S. Spaulding, One hundred and ninety three, 193. Leonard A. Saville, Six, 6. Michael McQuade, One, 1. Defective ballots, Nineteen, 19. Blanks, Seven, 7. [Total] 355 and Edwin S. Spaulding (Sworn) was declared elected Town Treasurer for the ensuing year. - For Collector of Taxes. - George W. Sampson, Two hundred and twenty four, 224. Edwin S. Spaulding, Nineteen, 19. Leonard A. Saville, Fifteen, 15. L. A. Saville, Four, 4. E. S. Spaulding, Three, 3. George H. Cutter, George D. Harrington, George F. Jones, Frank Peabody, Charles P. Nunn, Bradley C. Whitcher, one each, 6. Blanks, Eighty four, 84. [Total] 355 and George W. Sampson (Sworn) was declared elected Collector of Taxes for the ensuing year. - For Assessors. - George W. Sampson, Two hundred and thirty nine, 239. Joseph F. Simonds, Three hundred and twelve, 312. Walter Wellington, Three hundred and seventeen, 317. Leonard A. Saville, Twelve, 12. L.A. Saville, Eleven, 11. [Total] 891 409 1895. - For Assessors. - continued. - [Total continued] 891 Edwin S. Spaulding, Three, 3. John F. Hutchinson, Two, 2. J. E. Ballard, Two, 2. J. S. Norris, Two, 2. George Cutter, Nelson W. Jenney, Hammon Reed, A. S. Mitchell, B. E. Anderson, E. S. Spaulding, George C. Cutter, P. Dacey, Edward P. Bliss, T. Green, George E. Muzzey, George D. Harrington, Irving Stone, Charles P. Nunn, one each, 14. Blanks, One hundred and fifty one, 151. [Total] 1065 - For Board of Health for One year. - Albert B. Smith, Two hundred and ninety five, 295. E. S. Spaulding, Charles P. Nunn, E. S. Locke, N. W. Jenney, one each, 4. Blanks, Fifty six, 56. and Albert B. Smith was delivered elected a member of the Board of Health for one year. - For Board of Health for two years. - Henry C. Valentine, Two hundred and ninety seven, 297. J. O. Tilton, One. 1. Blanks, Fifty seven, 57. and Henry C. Valentine was declared elected a member of the Board of Health for two years. - For Board of Health for three years. - Charles M. Parker, Two hundred and ninety five, 295. Abram B. Smith, Franklin Alderman, Charles H. Franks, J. O. Tilton, Nathaniel H. Merriam, John F. Tobin, Quincy Bicknell Jr., one each, 7. Blanks, Fifty three, 53. was Charles M. Parker was declared elected a member of the Board of Health for three years. - For Auditors. - George D. Harrington, Three hundred and fourteen, 314. Hilman B. Sampson, Three hundred, 300. John Fratus, James Doyle, T. Green, one each, 3. Blanks, ninety three, 93. 410 1895 and George D. Harrington (Sworn) and Hilman B. Sampson (Sampson) were declared elected Auditors for the ensuing year. - For Constables. - William B. Foster, Three hundred and fourteen, 314. Charles H. Franks, Three hundred and six, 306. Charles G. Kauffman, Del Butterfield, Wm F Haw, P. Dacey, George H. Cutter, Patrick Mulvey, W. Haw, Wm. Hamm, Gus Dow, David Fitch, John Brown, Patrick Doyle, one each, 12. Blanks, Seventy eight, 78. and William B. Foster (Sworn), and Charles H. Franks (Sworn) were declared elected Constables for the ensuing year. - For School Committee for three years. - Alfred Pierce, Three hundred and one, 301. Robert P. Clapp, Two, 2. George S. Pierce, Augustus E. Scott, Alonzo E. Socke, Charles P. Nunn, G. W. Sampson, David Fitch, one each, 6. Blanks, Fifty, 50. and Alfred Pierce was declared elected School Committee man for the term of three years. (4 females voted for School Committee) - For Cemetery Committee for three years. - Abbott S. Mitchell, Two hundred and seventy six, 276. Robert Porter, The Devil, Wm B. Foster, Ford Baron, one each, 4. Blanks, Seventy five, 75. and Abbott S. Mitchell was declared elected a member of the Cemetery Committee for the term of three years. - License. - "Yes", One hundred and two, 102. "No", Two hundred and sixteen, 216. Blanks, Thirty six, 36. Defective, One, 1. and the town voted not to grant licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor for the ensuing year. 411 1895. At 1.50 oclock P.M. the articles relating to town business were taken up, and under; Art. 4. Voted That matters printed in the town report be considered before the meeting for action thereon. Mr L. E. Bennink for the Committee on purchase of Electric light plan asked for more time to consider the matter, which was granted. Mr. H. B. Janvin for Committee on Chemical Engines read a report (See Reports of Committee Page 360) and on motion of Mr L. E. Bennink Voted: That the report be accepted. Rev C. A. Staples for the Committee on Hancock School Building stated that by the Auditors report a small balance of the building funds was still unexpended and requested that the same might remain to the credit of the Committee for any improvements or repairs they might think necessary, which request was granted by the town. Mr Alfred Pierce for the School Committee called attention to the report and recommendations of the School Committee as printed, and the same was accepted by the town. Mr L. E. Bennink moved to take up Articles 13, 19, and 23 in connection with the report of the Fire Engineers and the Committee on Chemical Engines, which the town voted to do. [Left margin:] Articles 13, 19, 23 The subject was fully discussed by E. J. B. Nowres, L. E. Bennink, Geo. E. Muzzey, C. M. Parker, C. A. Staples, G. W. Sampson, Webster Smith, H. G. Janvin, J. H. Frizelle, R. P. Clapp and others. Mr Bennink offered a motion that a Committee of five be appointed by the Chairman to consider the needs of the Fire Department and to report at an adjournment of this meeting, this was amended by Mr Sampson that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department be added to said Committee. Mr Webster Smith moved as a substitute that the sum of $2500- be appropriated for the purchase of two Chemical Engines and a Committee of five be appointed for their purchase, which was not carried, and finally the motion of Mr Bennink as amended by Mr Sampson as follows, was Voted: That a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator which together with the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department, investigate the needs of the Fire Department and the purchase of new Engines and report at an adjournment of this meeting; and that when this meet adjourns it be to Monday April 1st 1895 at 7.30 oclock A.M. and the 412 1895 Moderator appointed William E. Harmon, Bradley C. Whitcher, Edmund K. Houghton, Daniel G. Tyler, Quincy Bicknell Jr. (Webster and Edwin J. B. Rowrse being members ex officers) Art. 5. The list of Jurors which had been prepared and posted by the Selectmen was read by the Clerk who moved that the names of Aaron H. Livermore, George Simonds and Charles F. Smith be left off they having been drawn since the list of made up which was granted Voted: That the list of Jurors as amended be accepted. Art. 6. Voted: That the sum of one hundred and seventy five (175) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of Memorial Day, including decorating graves of Revolutionary Soldiers, to be expended under the direction of Post 119 G.A.R. [Left margin:] 175.00 Arts. 8 and 20. Mr Alfred Pierce for the School Committee moved that an appropriation of seventeen thousand five hundred dollars be made for school expenses for the ensuing year. The matter was discussed by Messrs Pierce, B. F. Brown, B. T. Batchiller, L. E. Bennink; A. S. Chatfield, E. P. Bliss and G. W. Sampson and it was Voted: That the sum of seventeen thousand five hundred dollars be appropriated for the support of Public Schools the ensuing year Voted: That the improvements at Adams School House be paid from the school appropriation. [Left margin:] 17500 Art. 9. The Selectmen stated that no money was needed for the support of Poor at Alms House, as the balance remaining to the credit of that grant was ample, and no appropriation was made. Art. 10. Voted: That the sum of twenty five hundred dollars be appropriated for the support of Outside Poor for the ensuing year. [Left margin:] 2500.00 413 1895 Art. 11. Voted: That the sum of nine thousand dollars be appropriated for Highways (including Bedford Street) for the ensuing year. [Left margin:] 9000- On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was Voted: That a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to take into consideration the purchase of a Stone Crusher and report at the adjourned meeting. and the Moderator appointed Webster Smith, Frank C. Childs, Otis Harrington, Patrick F. Dacey and John Morton Reid such Committee. Art. 12. On Motion of Mr A. E. Scott this Article was postponed to the adjourned meeting. Art. 13. (See Action under Art. 4.) Voted: That the sum of fifteen hundred (1500) dollars be appropriated for expenses of Fire Department for the ensuing year. [Left margin:] 1500 Art. 14. The following sums were voted for term expenses for the ensuing year as recommended by the Selectmen each item being voted on separately: For Assessors | Five hundred dollars | $500.00 ------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | -------- For Auditors | Seventy dollars | 70.00 For Registrars of Voters | One hundred dollars | 100.00 For School Committee | Three hundred dollars | 300.00 Selectmen | Eight hundred dollars | 800.00 For Treasurer Cary Library | Fifty dollars | 50.00 For Town Clerk | Two hundred dollars | 200.00 For Town Treasurer | Two hundred and fifty dollars | 250.00 For Constables and Police | Two thousand dollars | 2000.00 For Janitors of Halls and Storm Building | One thousand and fifty dollars | 1050.00 For Abatement of Taxes | Five hundred dollars | 500.00 For Discount on Taxes | Five hundred dollars | 500.00 Care of Common | Two hundred dollars | 200.00 Fuel and Lights | One thousand dollars | 1000.00 Ringing Bells | Seventy dollars | 70.00 Watering Streets | Three hundred dollars | 300.00 Care of Cemeteries | Two hundred dollars | 200.00 [strike: Highways including Bedford Street] | (See Art. 11) | Hydrants | One thousand eight hundred dollars | 1800.00 Interest on Town Debt | Two thousand six hundred dollars | 2600.00 Insurance | Nine hundred dollars | 900.00 | | 14390.00 414 1895 Amount brought forward | | 14390 -------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------- [strike: For Outside Poor] | (See Art. 10) | For Payment on Town Debt | Six thousand six hundred dollars | 6600.00 For Printing | Five hundred dollars | 500.00 Sidewalks | Five hundred dollars | 500.00 | [Total] | 21990.00 Voted: That the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars be transferred from balance from the credit of Enforcment of Liquor Law to Sidewalks and that fifty dollars be assessed for sidewalks the present year. Voted: That the sum of five hundred and seventy nine 66/100 dollars standing to the credit of Care of Cemeteries Jany 1 1895 be transferred to the Contingent grant. Voted: That the compensation of Collector of Taxes be fixed at one per cent on the amount collected See page [blank] (No appropriation made) Art 15. Voted: That for the purpose of procuring a temporary loan to, and for the use of, the Town of Lexington, in anticipation of the taxes of the present minicipal year, the town treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to borrow, from time to time with the approval of the board of Selectmen, a sum or sums in the aggregate amounting to thirty thousand dollars, and to execute and deliver the note or notes of the town therefor, payable within one year from the time the loan is made, with interest thereon at a rate not exceeding five per cent, per annum. Any debt or debts incurrec by a loan or loans to the town under this vote shall be paid for the taxes of the present minicipal year. Art. 16. No action taken except to fix the compensation of the Collector of Taxes at one per cent as recorded under Art. 14. Art. 17. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any appropriated money in the treasury, for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 18. see action recorded under Article 14. Art. 19. see action recorded under Articles 4 & 13. 415 1895. Art. 20. see action recorded under Article 8. Art. 21. see action recorded under Article 14. Art. 22: Voted: That the Assessors be instructed to publish the tax list and valuation for 1895 in the next annual report and that the sum of three hundred dollars be appropriated to cover the cost of said work. [Left margin:] 300 Art. 23. see Action under Articles 13. Art. 24. The following officers were chosed by nomination for the ensuing year. For Fence Viewers. N. W. Jenney. (Sworn) E. P. Merriam (Sworn). F. L. Emery. (Sworn) For Field Drivers. Geo. N. Jackson. E. A. Shaw Dr. J. O. Tilton. For Surveyors of Lumber. George E. Muzzey (Sworn) Augustus Childs. Voted. That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Art. 25. After some discussion it was Voted: That the subject be indefinitely postponed. Mr A. S. Mitchell called attention to the report of Committee on New Cemetery as printed and moved that the sum of five thousand dollars be appropriated for the purchase of land for the purpose and after discussion it was Voted: That the matter be laid on the table. After the announcement by the Moderator of the vote for Town officers as previously recorded it was Voted: That the meeting be adjourned till Monday April 1st 1895 at 7.30 oclock P.M. Adjourned Meeting see next page 416 1895 Adjourned Meeting. Lexington April 1 1895 Meeting met as per adjournment. Mr R. P. Clapp Moderator in the Chair. Art 4 Mr A. S. Mitchell moved to take up Art 4 and under that Article presented the following motion, That the town purchase a tract of land for Cemetery purposes, and that the sum of $5000 be appropriated for the purpose. Mr C. M. Parker moved and it was Voted: That the matter be laid on the table. Art 7. Mr L. E. Bennink moved to take of Art 7. which was voted. Mr Bennink said that at the former meeting no money was appropriated for the observance of April 19th 1895, but it seemed to be the desire of the inhabitants to have a celebration and moved that two hundred dollars be appropriated, and it was Voted: That the sum of two hundred be appropriated for the proper observance of April 19 1895 under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. [Left margin:] 200.00 Art 14 Mr Geo. E. Muzzey moved to take up Art 14 which was voted and the following appropriations were voted For salary of Tax Collector six hundred dollars $600.00 For removing Snow six hundred dollars 600.00 [Left margin:] 1200.00 Art 12 Under this Article on Motion of Mr Muzzey it was Voted: That the sum of four thousand dollars be appropriated for the support of street Ramps for the ensuing year On Motion of Mr B. F. Brown it was Voted: That the authorities be instructed to have Massachusetts Avenue lighted to the Arlington line. [Left margin:] 4000.00 Art 16 On motion of L. A. Saville it was Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December 1st 1895, and that a discount of one half of one per cent per month for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment: and that all taxes remaining unpaid at that date be subject to interest at the vote of six per cent per annum, and that the collector be instructed to collect all taxes before June 1st 1896. (See action under Art 14) 417 1895 Arts 13, 19, 23 Mr W. E. Harmon for the Committee appointed under these Articles presented to report (See Reports of Committees Page 361) and on Motion of Mr L. E. Bennink the report was accepted, Mr Geo. E. Mussey in behalf of Mr Webster one of the Committee made the following motion, That the Selectmen and Engineers be authorized to purchase Two Chemical Engines, Four Horses, and setts [sic] of harness, and that thirty eight dollars be appropriated for the same. Mr. L. E. Bennink moved the following as a substitute motion: That the town appropriate six thousand dollars, for the purchase of apparatus and horses for the steam and chemical fire service, and for repairs in and alterations of the present engine buildings in Lexington and East Lexington. That a Committee be appointed at this meeting, authorized to make the said purchases, repairs and alterations in accordance with the general plan and schedule submitted by this Committee in the foregoing report. That the sum of eleven hundred dollars be appropriated to maintain the fire department for the ensuing year in addition to the amount heretofore appropriated. That the Selectmen, or the Fire Engineers, be requested by vote at this meeting to reduce the number of men in the Department and make changes therein, according to the suggestions contained in said report. also the following Resolution, Resolved: That no person should be appointed Engineer, Engine Man or for any service connected with the Fire Department whose business calls him beyond the limits of the Town, or to a distance from either village; and that whenever any Engineer or Member of the Fire Department is obliged to temporarily leave the Town, he should in every case, engage a competent substitute, to take his place during his absence. The question was taken on substituting Mr Bennink's motion for Mr Muzzey's motion which was carried in favor of substituting. Voted: To take up the recommendations of Mr Bennink's motion separately, and under the first recommendation to appropriate $6000.00 &c the Moderator after putting the question declared it not a vote, which was doubted by Mr Rennink, and the doubt was sustained by seven other gentlemen and the Moderator ordered the house polled. Pending the polling of the house the question was asked by Mr A. S. Parsons if the matter was open for discussion, and 418 1895 the Moderator replied that it was. The matter was fully discussed and many questions were asked the Committee by a large number of gentlemen and on polling the house it was by vote of 111 in favor and 72 opposed; Voted: That the town appropriate $6000.00 for the purchase of apparatus and horses for a steam and chemical fire service, and for repairs in and alterations of the present engine buildings in Lexington and East Lexington. Mr Bennink moved and it was unanimously: - Voted That the Committee to make said purchases, repairs and alterations be the same Committee that made the report. [Left margin:] It was further, Voted: That a Committee be appointed at this meeting, authorized to make the said purchases, repairs and alterations, in accordance with the general plan and schedule submitted by the Committee in the foregoing report. Mr G. E. Muzzey moved that the sum of $1700 be appropriated for a Chemical Engine for centre village which was not carried. It was further, Voted: That the sum of $1100 be appropriated to maintain the fire department for the ensuing year, in addition to the amount heretofore appropriated ($1500) [Left margin:] 6000- [Left margin:] 1100- It was further: Voted: That the Selectmen or the Fire Engineers be requested by vote at this meeting, to reduce the number of men in the department and make changes therein, according to the suggestions contained in said report. The following resolution was also adopted: - Resolved: That no person should be appointed Engineer, Engine Man or for any service connected with the Fire Department whose business calls him beyond the limits of the Town, or, to a distance from either village; and that whenever any Engineer or member of the Fire Department is obliged to temporarily leave the Town, he shall in every case engage a competent substitute to take his place during his absence. Mr M. H. Merriam advocated a chemical engine for centre village and renewed Mr Muzzey motion for appropriation of $1700 for the purchase of one. Mr Bennink raised a point of order that the sum had already been voted on, and the Moderator ruled it out, but said he would entertain a motion for a smaller sum. Mr Alderman opposed a vote being taken as many persons had left the hall since the vote was taken. 419 1895. Mr R. H. Burke moved that the manufacturers of steam and chemical fire engines be invited to send their apparatus and have a test on the 19th of April. Mr M. H. Merriam moved that the sum of $1600 be appropriated for a chemical engine for centre village. Mr L. E. Bennink moved and it was Voted: That the whole matter be referred to the Committee. Mr L. E. Bennink called up the report of the Selectmen as relative to the expiration of the contract with the Lexington Water Company, and offered the following resolution which was unanimously adopted. Resolved: That the Selectmen be requested to call a town meeting at least thirty days before the present contract with the Lexington Water Company expires, for the purpose of considering the purchase of the property of the Lexington Water Company. Mr Charles E. Wheeler called up the report in relation to Police on page 42 of the printed report, and after some remarks moved, That a police officer be appointed, a resident of North Lexington of practicable, to serve as a regular officer or as a special officer to be on duty at least Saturday nights, Sundays and Holidays, subject to the decision of the Selectmen; which was voted. On Motion of L. A. Saville it was, Voted. That all sums appropriated at this meeting unless otherwise provided for, shall be assess the present year. The Committee on Stone Crusher was granted further time. Meeting declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 420 1895 Warrant for a Town Meeting Saturday April 27th 1895. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: - In the name of Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday the twenty seventh day of April A.D. 1895 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles: viz: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To see if the town will vote to rescind the votes passed at the meeting held April 1st 1895 whereby the town voted to expend the sum of six thousand dollars for the purchase of steam and chemical fire engine houses, and the sum of eleven hundred dollars for additional expenses of the fire department, and any and all other votes passed under the report of the Committee on Fire Service. The vote on the foregoing to be taken by ballot with the use of the check list, and the polls to be kept open for such time as the meeting may direct. Art. 3. To see if the town will vote to adopt the following additional by-laws of the town: - Section 14. No person, firm, or coporation [sic] shall engage in or exercise within the limits of the town of Lexington, the trade or employment of keeping swine, without having first obtained a permit therefor in writing from the Board of Health; and such permit may be revoked at any time by said Board. Section 15. No person, firm, or corporation shall keep any swine within the Town of Lexington, without having first obtained a permit therefor in writing from the Board of Health; and such permit may be revoked at any time by said Board. Whoever violates this regulation shall forfeit a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars. Art. 4. To see what action the town will take in relation to the purchase of the franchise and property of the 421 Lexington Water Company; or to a contract with said Company for the further supply of water for hydrant and town purposes. Art. 5. To see if the Town will vote to place a signal fire alarm box on Mount Vernon Street, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the town will adopt the provisions of Chapter 186 of the Acts of 1895 in relation to assessing the whole or any portion of the cost of water streets, upon the abutting estates on said streets. Art. 7. To see if the town will accept the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of a street to be called Winthrop Road, over land of F. F. Sherburne, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see what action the town will take in relation to the purchase of a Stone Crusher. Art. 9. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon, Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this thirteenth day of April A.D. 1895. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington Return of the Constable. Lexington April 26 1895. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. 422 1895 Lexington April 27 1895. The meeting called by the foregoing Warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time and place specified therein and the warrant was the return of the Constable thereon was read, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: - Art. 1. Voted. That a Moderator be chosen by ballot with the use of the check list and that the polls remain open five minutes, On ballot fifty four votes were cast fifty of which were for Augustus E. Scott for Moderator who was declared elected and he was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. On Motion of Mr L. E. Bennink it was Voted: To take up Article 2. Mr Bennink called for the reading of the record of the last meeting in relation to the subject matter of the Article which was ready by the Clerk, Mr Bennink moved the indefinite postponement of the Article. Mr Webster Smith moved as a substitute that the town vote to rescind as expressed in the Article. After some discussion the question was taken on Mr Benninks motion to indefinitely postpone, and it was declared not a vote by the Moderator: which decision was doubted and the house was ordered to be polled. On polling the house 157 voted in favor of indefinite postponement and 89 in opposition, and the Moderator declared the Article indefinitely postponed. Art 3. Mr Cornelius Wellington moved the adoption of the By-Laws; some discussion ensued; Mr Jesse M. Gove of Boston asked for leave to make some remarks in behalf of certain citizens of the town but objection was made and he was not allowed to speak. Mr R. P. Clapp moved to amend section 14 by adding a penalty of a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars for violation thereof, which was adopted, and the town, Voted: That Article 4 of the By-Laws of the town be amended by adding thereto the following sections: - Section 14. No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in or exercise within the limits of the Town of Lexington, the trade or employment of keeping swine, without having first obtained a permit therefor, in writing from the Board of Health; and such permit may be revoked at any time by said Board. Whoever violates this 423 1895. regulation shall forfeit a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars. Section 15. No person, firm or corporation shall keep any swine within the Town of Lexington, without having first obtained a permit therefor in writing from the Board of Health; and such permit may be revoked at any time by said Board. Whoever violates this regulation shall forfeit a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars. Voted: That the Moderator (Hon Augustus E. Scott) be requested to present the By-Laws just adopted, the the Court for approval. Mr Cornelius Wellington presented the following resolution which was adopted by the town: "Whereas: - as a result of stringent rules enforced by neighboring towns for the suppression of nuisances caused by the keeping of swine, and the transporting and storage of swill and other offal, that business is increasing within our town limits to an alarming extent, so much so, that it must inevitably check the increasing popularity of the town, as a place of residence, therefore: Resolved, that it is the sense of this meeting that no licenses nor permits for the keeping of swine, should be granted to any who are not residents of the town. And that the Board of Health in their efforts to enforce this and other rules which they may see fit to adopt for the regulation and suppression of these growing nuisances, should receive the encouragement and hearty support of all citizens who have the welfare of the town at heart. Art. 4. Mr L. E. Bennink made the following motion: That when this meeting adjourns it adjourned to four weeks from to night and that the Moderator appoint a Committee of five to examine and report its recommendations on Article 4 of the warrant to this adjourned meeting. Mr R. W. Holbrook moved that the Selectmen be added to the Committee which was accepted by Mr Bennink. Voted: That a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to which the Board of Selectmen be added, to examine and report its recommendations in regard to the purchase of the franchise and property of the Lexington Water Company, or to a contract with said Company for that further supply of water for hydrand and town purposes to an adjournment of this meeting to be held on Saturday May 25th 1895 at 7.30 oclock P.M. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith - Voted: That Augustus E. Scott be added to the Committee, and that the sum of fifty dollars be appropriated for the expenses of said Committee. [Left margin:] 50.00 424 1895 The Moderator appointed the following gentlemen: - L. E. Bennink, Franklin Alderman, Warren Sherburne, James S. Munroe, Howard M. Munroe, who together with the Board of Selectmen and Augustus E. Scott constitute said Committee. Art. 5. Voted: That a fire alarm box be placed in Mount Vernon Street, and that the sum of seventy five dollars be appropriated therefor. [Left margin:] 75.00 Art. 6. After some discussions, on motion of Mr A. S. Parsons it was Voted: That action (see page 426) under the Article be postponed to the next meeting. Art. 7. The Selectmen made the following report which was read by Mr G. E. Muzzey: "On the petition of F. F. Sherburne we make the following report: The Selectmen would recommend the laying out and construction of the following described Street: - Commencing on Massachusetts Avenue opposite Woburn Street and running south easterly six hundred and fifty feet at a width of forty feet over land of F. F. Sherburne: to be called Winthrop Road. The laying out and construction to take place whenever the town shall receive a clear title to said street free of expence." Webster Smith, Geo. E. Mussey, E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington- and the town Lexington April 29 1895. Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations to be adopted. Art. 8. On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was - Voted: That the sum of twenty five hundred dollars, be appropriated and assessed for the purchase of a Stone Crusher. Mr C. M. Parkers Motion Voted: That the Selectmen, be a Committee to purchase said Stone Crusher. Art. 9. No Committee being ready to report, it was Voted: To adjourn to Saturday May 25 1895 at 7.30 oclock P.M. A true record: Attest: - Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. 425 Adjourned Meeting. Lexington May 25 1895. The meeting adjourned from April 27 was called to order by the Moderator A. E. Scott who stated that at the time of adjournment certain matters were left unfinished under Article 4 and 6. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey moved and it was - Voted: To take up Article 4. Art 4 The Committee appointed under this article had made a report (see Reports of Committee's page 271) which report had been printed and a copy mailed to every voter and the reading thereof was dispersed with. Mr James P. Munroe moved that the report of the Committee be accepted. Mr L. E. Bennink read from the report the clause in regard to making a new contract with the Water Company for the supply of water for hydrants and other town purposes. Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to make a new contract with the Water Company for the supply of water for hydrants and other town purposes. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey thought this was an important question and that the matters should be fully discussed, and moved that a Committee be appointed to get the Water Company to name a price at which it would dispose of its franchise and property. Mr A. C. Stone moved as amendment, that said Committee be requested to report at an adjournment of this meeting was carried and the Motion of Mr Muzzey as so amended was Voted: That the Selectmen be a Committee to obtain from the Water Company a price at which it will sell its franchise and property to the town, and to report at an adjournment of this meeting. Subsequently so much of the above vote as required a report at an adjournment of this meeting was reconsidered and the report was authorized to be made at a town meeting to be held in the month of June. Mr Cornelius Wellington moved to reconsider the vote whereby the Selectmen were authorized to contract for hydrant, but the town refused to consider. Mr R. P. Clapp moved that the Selectmen be requested to call a meeting in the month of June to vote on the question of the purchase of 426 1895. Water Works. Mr. L. E. Bennink moved to amend to have said vote taken at the annual meeting in November or March, which amendment was not carried and it was - Voted: That the Selectmen be requested to call a town meeting in the month of June of the present year, to vote on the question of the purchase of the franchise and proprty of the Lexington Water Company. On Motion of Mr Irving P. Fox it was - Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to employ expert or legal talent in investigating the value of the Water Works. The whole question of the relation of the town and the water company was fully discussed by Messrs Geo. E. Muzzey, A. C. Stone, Franklin Alderman, M. H. Merriam, L. E. Bennink, Webster Smith, C. M. Parker, G. W. Sampson, R. P. Clapp, W. E. Harmon, J. O. Tilton and others. Art 6 Mr Franklin Alderman moved to indefinitely postpone the matter which the town refused to do. Mr Geo. W. Muzzey stated that the town must accept these provisions of the Act or no street watering could be done by the town. The question was discussed in relation to the amount to be assessed on the abutters or whether the town should pay the whole cost. On Motion of Mr A. S. Mitchell it was Voted: That the town adopt the provisions of Chapter 186 of the Acts of 1895 in relation to the watering of streets in towns. On Motion of Mr R. O. Clapp it was - Voted: That twenty five per cent of the cost of watering streets be assessed on abutting estates on streets watered. On Motion of Mr A. S. Parsons it was Voted that the meeting be dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. 427 1895. Warrant for a Town Meeting Saturday May 25 1895. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday the 25th day of May 1895, on the dissolution or adjournment of the meeting of April 27 1895 which was adjourned to said Saturday May 25 1895 to act on the following Articles, namely: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To see if the town will choose William E. Harmon, Bradley C. Whitcher, Quincy Bicknell Jr, Daniel G. Tyler, Edmund K. Houghton, Edwin J. B. Nowrse and the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department a Committee to expend the six thousand dollars appropriated at an adjournment of the annual meeting held April 1 1895 to carry into effect the recommendations of the Committee appointed at the annual meeting March 4 1895 to investigate the needs of the Fire Department as far as the expenditure of said six thousand dollars is concerned. Art. 3. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 4. To see if the town will vote to add the following By-Law to Article 2 of the town By-Laws. "Section 12 On all questions submitted for the consideration of the Town, involving the expenditure of money, the ballot and check list shall be used when requested by twelve or more legal voters present at the meeting" - or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the town will vote to establish a fire alarm signal box at the corner of Hancock Avenue and Hancock Street on the petition of George N. Cutter and others or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see what action the town will take in regard to furnishing proper heating apparatus for the Town Hall Building, as recommended by the Selectmen on page 40 of the report of 1894, and appropriate money for the same. 428 1895. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this tenth day of May A.D. 1895. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable. Lexington May 23 1895. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant, I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest, William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington May 25 1895 The meeting above notified was called to order on the dissolution of the proceding meeting by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. A. E. Scott was unanimously chosen Moderator by ballot with the use of check list and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Owing to the lateness of the evening "it was moved that the meeting be adjourned for two or three weeks but the meeting refused to so adjourn. Mr L. E. Bennink moved to take up Art. 2. Mr R. P. Clapp moved to take up Art 3 in connection with Art. 2 and the town, Voted: That Articles 2 and 3 be taken up together. 429 1895. Arts. 2 & 3. After some discussion Mr W. E. Harmon for the Committee on Fire Service made a report (See Report of Committee Page 375) Mr Webster Smith moved that the gentlemen named in the Art. be chosen a Committee to carry out the recommendations thereof, Mr Clapp moved an amendment which was accepted by Mr Smith and it was unanimously Voted: That the contrasts made by Messr. Harmon, Tyler, Houghton, Whitcher, Bicknell and Nourse, acting as a purchasing Committee in behalf of the town, with the American Fire Engine Company, S. F. Hayward also, and Calaghan also respectively, for the purchase of a steam fire engine, a chemical engine and other apparatus, all as just reported to this meeting by Mr. Harmon, are hereby ratified and confirmed; and voted forther, that the committee named in the vote is instructed to see that said contracts are duly performed. Art. 4. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey moved the adoption of the Article; several amendment were made and voted down, and it was Voted: To add the following section to Article 2 of the By-Laws: Section 12. On all articles submitted for the consideration of the Town, involving the expenditure of money, the ballot and check list shall be used when requested by twenty or more legal voters present at the meeting. Voted: That the Moderator (A. E. Scott) be requested to present the foregoing by-law to the court for its approval. [Left margin:] Published in Minute-Man, May 31, 1895. Art. 5. Mr C. M. Parker moved to indefinitely postpone the subject, which the meeting voted down. Mr Geo. H. Cutter made some explanation in regard to the matter and it was - Voted: That the Selectmen and Fire Engineers be authorized to locate a fire alarm signal box at the corner of Hancock Avenue and Hancock Street, and that seventy five dollars be appropriated therefor. [Left magin:] 750 Art. 6. Mr. L. E. Bennink moved and it was - Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with full powers to act in such manner as they may deem best. Mr Webster Smith moved and it was voted: That two members be added to the Committee and John S. Norris and George H. Thurston were so added. Voted: That the sum of two thousand dollars be appropriated and assured for the purpose. [Left margin:] 7000.00 Meeting dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 430 1895 Warrant for the Town Meeting, Saturday June 29 1895. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday the twenty ninth day of June A.D. 1895, at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, namely: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report, and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the Town will authorize its Selectmen to purchase of the Lexington Water Company its whole water rights, estates, franchises and privileges for a sum not exceeding two hundred throusand (200,000) dollars. Art. 4. To see if the Town will issue its bonds in payment for the whole water rights, estates, franchises and privileges of the Lexington Water Company, redeemable in twenty (20) years from date at such rate of interest and in such form as the Selectmen may determine or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 5. To see if the Town will purchase the corporate property, franchise, and all the rights and privileges of the Lexington Water Company. Art. 6. To see if the Town will vote to place a heating apparatus in the Alms House, and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 7. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell a portion of the lot on which the Hancock Engine House stands, on Merriam Street or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to purchase a parcel of Land in the rear of Hancock Engin House lot on Merriam Street, or act in any manner relating thereto. 431 1895. Art. 9. To see if the Town will accept and adopt the provisions of Chapter 382 of the Acts of 1871 in relation to the assessments of betterments. Art. 10. To see what action the Town will take in relation to an order of the County Commissioners to build 682 feet of wood, from the rail road to Bedford town line, and appropriate money transfer. Art. 11. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to adjust any damages for land taken on the line of the new State Highway, and make an approbation therefor. Art. 12. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen to borrow a sum of money in anticipation of the collection of taxes of the present year, in addition to the amount authorized at the annual meeting. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fourteenth day of June A.D. 1895. Webster Smith, George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing warrant. Lexington June 27 1895 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public's places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said Meeting. Attest: Wm B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk of Lexington. 432 1895. Lexington June 29 1895 Meeting called by the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: - Art. 1. Voted: That Moderator be chosen by ballot with the use of check list and that the polls be kept open three minutes. On ballot, Augustus E. Scott was chosen and duly sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. No Committee being ready to report, this article was laid on the table. Art. 3. Mr S. E. Bennink moved the indefinite postponement of the matter inasmuch as it left the whole matter in the hands of the Selectmen and he thought the Committee should be constituted differently. Mr A. S. Parsons hoped that after that some definite actoin should be taken on the Articles. On Mr Benninks motion it was, Voted: No. The matter was discussed by Messrs Franklin Alderman, A. C. Stone, Geo. E. Muzzey, Webster Smith and H. G. Janvrin. Mr Alderman moved that the item of $175,000 dollars be substituted for $200,000 dollars. Mr Janvrin moved to amend by having the sum 200,000 dollars and it was Voted: That the sum to be voted on be 200,000 dollars. Mr Janvrin asked if the Committee could be increased? Mr Bennink added if the Committee could be changed? And the Moderator replied No to both questions. The moderator called the attention of the meeting to section 27 of Chapter 27 of the Public Statutes. The vote was taken on Article 3 as it appears the warrant by ballot, with the use of the check lists on closing the polls it was found that 120 votes had been case, which agreed with the number of names checked, of which 66 were "Yes" and 54 "No." And the Moderator declared if majority vote only was required it was a vote; but if a two thirs vote was required it was not a vote. 433 1895. Art. 4. No Action was taken on this Article. Art. 5. Mr Franklin Alderman moved that the words "not exceeding two hundred thousand dollars" be added to the Article. The Moderator ruled that the Article could not be amended. Mr Alderman then moved that the Article be indefinitely postponed. Voted: That the Article be indefinitely postponed. Subsequently Mr A. S. Parsons asked for a reconsideration of the vote under Article 5 but not having voted with the majority his motion could not be entertained. Art. 6. This Article was taken up on Motion of Mr L. E. Bennink Mr G. E. Muzzey explained to the meeting that it was desirable to have better heating arrangements at the Alms House, so as to dispense with stoves, and it was Voted: That the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of placing a heating apparatus in the Alms House and that the Selectmen be authorized to have the work done. [Left margin:] 500.00 Art. 7. Mr Muzzey explained to the meeting relative to the exchange of land at the Hancock Engine House on Merriam Street and it was - Voted: That the town sell to H. P. Boulette two strips of land 3-1/2 x 50 feet on each side of the Hancock Engine House on Merriam Street, and that the Selectmen be instructed to execute the conveyance of the same in consideration of one dollar, and exchange of lands. Art. 8. Voted: That the town purchase of H. P. Boulette a lot of land 10 x 33 feet in the read of Hancock Engine House on Merriam Street, in consideration of one dollar and two other strips of land 3-1/2 x 50 feet each to be conveyed to said H. P. Boulette. Art. 9. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey moved that the town accept and adopt the provisions of Chapter 382 of the Acts of 1871. The Moderator read to the meeting a portion of said Act. Mr B. F. Brown moved the indefinite postponement of the Article. After some discussion the vote was taken on Mr Brown's motion to indefinitely postpone and the town - Voted. No. The question was then taken on Mr Muzzeys motion 434 1895 to accept and adopt said Act, and it was Voted: That the town accept and adopt the provisions of Chapter 382 of the Acts of 1871 in relation to the assessments of betterments. Art. 10. Voted: That the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of building 682 feet of road from the rail road to the Bedford town line, as ordered by the County Commissioners. Art. 11. After some discussion of the matter on motion of R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to guarantee to hold the State harmless on account of any damages by reason of land taken in this town for the purposes of the New State Highway. Art. 12. Voted: That the Town Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen be authorized to borrow a sum of money not exceeding ten thousand (10,000) dollars in anticipation of the collection of taxes of the present year, in addition to the amount authorized at the annual meeting (30,000); said sum to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes. Meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 435 1895 Warrant for a Town Meeting Saturday August 17 1895. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. Greeting: - In the name of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Saturday the seventeenth day of August A.D. 1895 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Article, namely: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Act. 3. To see if the Town will ratify and confirm the purchase of the whole water rights, estates, franchies, and privileges of the Lexington Water Company made by the Selectmen pursuant to the vote of the Town, passed at the Town meeting held June 29 A.D. 1895. Art. 4. To see if the Town will issue its bonds to the amount of two hundred thousand dollars as authorized by Section 28 of Chapter 27 of the Public Statutes, to provide for the payment for the whole water rights, estates, franchises and privileges of the Lexington Water Company, purchased by the Selectmen pursuant to the vote of the Town passed at the Town Meeting held June 29 A.D. 1895. Art. 5. To see if the Town will borrow two hundred thousand dollars, to provide for the payment for the whole water rughts, estates, franchises and privileges of the Lexington Water Company pursuant to the vote of the Town passed June 29 A.D. 1895, and provide for the payment thereof, under the provisions of Chapter 29 of the Public Statutes; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To hear and act on the report of the Selectmen on the laying of Plainfield Street, on the petition of Frank D. Pierce and others. Art. 7. To hear and act on the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of the extension of Oakland Street to Grant Street 436 1895. on the petition of E. R. Ferguson and others. Art. 8. To see if the Town will appropriate money for the purchase of a platform wagon scale. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this fifth day of August A.D. 1895. Webster Smith, George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable. Lexington August 15 1895 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 437 1895. Lexington August 17 1895 The meeting called by the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: - Art. 1. Voted That the poll for choice of Moderator be kept open five minutes. On ballot with the use of the check list 22 ballots were cast as follows: A. E. Scott 3. R. P. Clapp 7. Leonard E. Bennink 12 and Leonard E. Bennink was delcared chosen Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made the following report: - "To the Town of Lexington, The Selectmen desire to report that by their unanimous consent they have purchased the whole water rights, estates, franchises and privileges of the Lexington Water Company for two hundred thousand (200,000) dollars, pursuant to the vote of the Town passed at a town meeting, held June 29th A. D. 1895." Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. On Motion of Mr A. E. Scott it was Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted. Mr R. P. Clapp moved that Art. 2 be laid on the table and Art. 3 be taken up. Mr A. E. Scott moved to amend by taking up Arts. 3, 4 & 5 together, which was accepted by Mr Clapp and it was - Voted: That Art. 2 be laid on the table and Arts. 3, 4 & 5 be taken up together. Arts. 3, 4 & 5, Mr A. E. Scott submitted a montion, and moved that the town proceed to ballot on said motion which was carried, and the polls were to be kept open fifteen minutes. On ballot, with the use of the check list it was - Voted: That the Town ratify and confirm the doings of the Selectmen, relative to the purchase of the Lexington Water Company of its water rights, estates, franchises, and privileges for the sum of two hundred thousand (200,000) dollars and that it purchase said property for said sum, and issue in 438 1895. payment therefor its bonds for that amount, on such terms as to time of payment and rate of interest, and in such form as the Selectmen may determine within the requirements of the public statutes; or, in the discretion of the selectmen, that it borrow of the Treasurer of the Commonwealth said sum on such terms as they may obtain. On the above the Moderator declared that 75 ballots had been cast as follows: "Yes" 72, "No" 3, and that it was a vote. On Motion of Mr A. E. Scott amended by R. P. Clapp it was VotedL That the Town provide for the payment of said funds or such debt, by establishing such sinking fund as may be required by the Statutes of the Commonwealth, or, in such other manner as the Statutes may authorize or require. Mr A. E. Scott moved to ballot for 3 Commissioners of a sinking fund, but after some discussion of the matter it was Voted: Not to choose sinking fund Commissioners. Art. 6. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen read the following report: Our petition of Frank D Pierce and others for the laying out of Plainfield Street, we hereby recommend that this Street be laid out and accepted 40 feet wide and running south west from Massachusetts Avenue over land of Heirs of Patrick P. Pierce and others 514 feet, when the abutters release all claims for damages. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. On Motion of Mr C. M. Parker it was - Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art. 7. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made the following report: On petition of E. R. Ferguson and others for the extension of Oakland Street to Grant Street we hereby recommend that this town accept Oakland Street running N.E. 190 feet 40 feet wide over land of D. W. Muzzey, E. R. Ferguson and others when all claims for damanges are released by abutters, and then said street is completed to the acceptance of the Selectmen. 439 1895. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. On Motion of Mr R. P. Clapp it was : - Voted That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art. 8. Mr Webster Smith explained that the State Highway Commissioners requre that all stone for the State Highway shall be weighed and it was: Voted: That the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars be taken from any unappropriated money in the treasury for the purchase of a platform wagon scale. Meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. [illegible] 9, 18?? Ballots cast at Town Election March 4 1895 [illegible] were? destroyed [illegible] 440 1895. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday October 28th 1895. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the 28th day of October A.D. 1895 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, namely: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of any board or committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the purpose of purchasing the whole water rights, estates, franchises and privileges belonging to the Lexington Water Company in accordance with the contract between the town and said Company; to see if the town will borrow any sum so appropriated; and issue the bonds of the town to an amount not exceeding two hundred thousand (200,000) dollars therefor; and to see if the town will, instead of establishing a sinking fund, provide for the payment of such bonds in annual proportionate-payments in accordance with Chapter 133 of the Acts of 1882 and fix the terms of the said bonds, or take any other action incident thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the purpose of paying operating and necessary construction expenses of the Water Works. Art. 5. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to employ counsel if expedient, in the interest of the town in the fase of the City of Cambridge against the Middlesex County Commissioners. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant, with your doinds thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. 441 1895. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of October A.D. 1895. Webster Smith George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable. Lexington October 25th 1895 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attached copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each Village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington October 28th 1895 The meeting notified by the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art 1 Voted: To proceed to ballot for a Moderator. On ballot with the use of the check list Leonard E. Bennink was unanimously chosed Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Art 2 On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was Voted. To lay this Article on the table. Art 3 Mr Webster Smith made a motion substantially the same as the article, and the Moderator put the question and declared it to be a unanimous vote. Mr Smith then asked that the vote be taken by ballot with the use of the check lists Mr Franklin Alderman moved and it was Voted: That the vote above declared by the Moderator be reconsidered. 442 1895 Mr Webster Smith moved that the question be voted on by ballot with the use of the check list which was voted. Mr James P. Prince offered the following Amendment: "The said bonds and interest shall be made payable in gold coin of the U.S. of standard weight and fineness," which Amendment was accepted by Mr Smith and adopted by the town. On ballot with the use of the check list the polls remaining open ten minutes it was: - Voted: That the sum of two hundred thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing the whole water rights, estates, franchises and privileges belonging to the Lexington Water Company in accordance with the terms of the contract with the town heretofore approved, the same to be borrowed by the issue of bonds in the aggregate-principal sum of two hundred thousand ($200,000) dollars, of the denomination of one thousand dollars each bearing interest at the rate of four per cent per annum, payable semi annually at the office of the town treasurer or at any bank in Boston that the board of Selectmen may designate on the face of said bonds. The said bonds and interest shall be made payable in gold coin of the U.S. of Standard weight and fineness. Said bonds shall be denominated on the face thereof "Lexington Water Bonds," and shall be signed by the town treasurer and countersigned by the Selectmen, or a majority thereof, and shall be payable as follows: - Ten of such bonds shall be payable on the first day of November 1896, and ten of such bonds shall be payable, on the first day of November 1 1915. Instead of establishing a sinking fund for the payment of such bonds the board of Assessors shall without further vote in the year 1896 and in each year thereafter assess the sum of ten thousand dollars until said debt shall be extinguished, in the same manner as other taxes are assessed under the provisions of Section 34 of Chapter 11 of the Public Statutes. The said bonds are to be issued in the manner herein provided and not according to the vote of the town passed the seventeenth of August 1895. The Selectmen are hereby authorized to negotiate such bonds 443 1895 either at public auction, private sale, and to deliver the same to the purchasers. 36 Votes were cast which agreed with the number of names checked on the Voting list of which Thirty four were "Yes" Two were "no" and the Moderator declared it was a vote. Art 4 On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was - Voted: That the sum of twenty five hundred (2500) dollars be appropriated and taken from any unexpended money in the treasury for the purpose of paying operating and necessary construction expenses of the water works. [Left margin:] 2500.00 Art 5 On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was - Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. On Motion of Mr R. P. Clapp it was: Voted: That this meeting be dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. -------------------------------------------- Warrant for a Town Meeting, Tuesday November 5th 1895. To William B. Foster: Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in State District and County affairs, to assumble at the Town Hall on Tuesday the fifth day November A.D. 1895 at seven o'clock A.M. to cast their ballots for the following State District and County Officers, and also on the Question of granting Municipal Suffrage to Women; as follows: - For Governor; For Lieutenant Governor; For Secretary of the Commonwealth; For Treasurer of the Commonwealth; For Auditor of the Commonwealth; For Attorney General of the Commonwealth; For Councillor for third District; For Senator for second Middlesex District; For Representative in the 444 1895. General Court for Nineteenth Middlesex District; For District Attorney for Northern Middlesex District; For County Commissioner for Middlesex County; For two Special County Commissioners for Middlesex County; For Sheriff for Middlesex County; For Question of granting Municipal Suffrage to Women. The election officers will receive votes for the above all on one ballot. The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the Meeting, and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said Meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington - this fourteenth day of October A.D. 1895. Webster Smith, George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable. Lexington October 25th 1895 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling-house in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 445 1895. Lexington Nov 5 1895 The meeting notified by the foregoing warrant, was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, after which Abram B. Smith and Irving Stone who had been appointed ballot clerks were sworn by the Clerk, and he delivered to them two sealed packages said to contain 800 ballots each for the male and female voters, also a copy of the check list and took their receipts therefore; the ballot box was shown to be empty; and locked and the key delivered to the constable in attendance and the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the polls open and the balloting was commenced. At 8.20 oclock A.M. on Motion of Mr L. E. Bennink it was Voted: That the time for closing the polls be extended to 4.30 o'clock P.M. Subsequently the following election officers who had been appointed by the Selectmen were sworn by the Clerk: - Charles M. Parker, Deputy ballot clerk. Bentley J. Harrington, Deputy ballot clerk. Bradley C. Whicher, Teller. George S. Pierco, Teller. John F. Maynard, Teller. Henry A. C. Woodward, Teller. Francis E. Ballard, Teller. George D. Harrington, Teller. At 10 o'clock A.M. on unanimous consent of the Selectmen and Town Clerk, the ballot box was opened and 200 ballots taken therefrom, and the tellers commenced their duties; and the box was opened and ballots taken therefrom, as follows: At 11.25 o'clock A.M. 50. At 1.45 o'clock P.M. 50. At 3.05 o'clock P.M. 100. At 4.05 o'clock P.M. 50. At close of polls at 4.30 o'clock P.M. 33, making the whole number taken from the box 483, which number agreed with the register on the ballot box, and the same number of names were checked on each voting list used by the election officers. After the letters have completed their labors of tabulation the Chairmen of the Selectmen announced the result as follows: - 446 1895 - For Governor. - Elbridge Gerry Brown of Boston, one, (1) Frederick S. Greenhalge of Lowell, Three hundred forty two, (342) Edward Kendrell of Cambridge, two, (2) George Fred Williams of Boston, One hundred thirty, (130) Blanks, eight, (8) [Total] 483 - For Lieutenant Governor. - Thomas C. Buddington of Springfield, one, (1) James S. Grinnell of Greenfield, One hundred twenty seven, (127) Edward S. Rogers of Lee, five, (5) Roger Wolcott of Boston, three hundred thirty eight, (338) Blanks, twelve, (12) [Total] 483 - For Secretary of the Commonwealth. - Edward J. Flynn of Boston, One hundred fifteen, (115) Charles D. Nash of Whitman, one, (1) William M. Olin of Boston, Three hundred forty six, (346) Willard O. Wylie of Essex, eleven, (11) Blanks, ten, (10) [Total] 483 - For Treasurer of the Commonwealth. - Martin W. Moran of Boston, two, (2) Wilbur M. Parrington of Williamsburg, three, (3) Edward P. Shaw of Newburyport, three hundred twenty nine, (329) Eben S. Stevens of Dudley, one hundred thirty four, (134) Blanks, fifteen, (15) [Total] 483 - For Auditor of the Commonwealth. - John W. Kimball of Fitchburg, three hundred thirty three, (333) Andrew H. Paton of Danvers, one, (1) Herman S. Regnell of Attleborough, three, (3) Alfred C. Whitney of Boston, one hundred twenty seven (127) Blanks, nineteen, (19) [Total] 483 - For Attorney General of the Commonwealth. - Frank M. Forbush of Natick, eight, (8) Henry F. Hurlburt of Lynn, one hundred twenty four (124) Hosea M. Knowlton of New Bedford, three hundred thirty one, (331) Conrad Reno of Boston, one, (1) Blanks, nineteen, (19) [Total] 483 447 1895. - For Councillor - Third District. - William F. Grace of Newton, one hundred twenty eight, (128) Francis H. Raymond of Somerville, three hundred thirty two, (332) Blanks, twenty three, (23) [Total] 483 - For Senator, - Second Middlesex District. - Lawrence Bond of Newton, one hundred sixty two, (162) James P. Niles of Watertown, two hundred ninety eight, (298) Blanks, twenty three, (23) [Total] 483 - For Representative in General Court. - 19th Middlesex District. - William R. Hayden of Bedford, three hundred twenty two, (322) George Rupes of Lincoln, one hundred forty six, (146) Blanks, fifteen, (15) [Total] 483 - For District Attorney - Northern District. - Freeman Hunt of Cambridge, one hundred forty, (140) Fred N. Wier of Lowell, three hundred fifteen, (315) Blanks, twenty eight, (28) [Total] 483 - For County Commissioner - Middlesex County. - Francis Bigelow of Natick, three hundred twenty three, (323) Peter A. Fay of Lowell, one hundred twenty six, (126) Blanks, twenty five, (25) [Total] 483 - For Municipal Suffrage for Women. - "Yes", one hundred seventy four (174) "No", two hundred seventy seven (277) Blanks, seventy seven, (77) (45 women voted on this question) [Total] 528 448 1895 After the foregoing announcement of the result of the balloting, the ballots cast and the tally sheets and check lists used at the meeting together with the unused ballots were returned to the custody of the Town Clerk, who secured them as provided by law, the blank required to be returned were filled out signed by the proper officers and sealed, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Meeting of Town Clerk's [sic] Bedford Nov 15 1895. The town clerk's of Concord, Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln and Burlington town comprising the Nineteenth Middlesex Representative District, met at noon this day and on comparing returns found that ballots had been cast for the office as follows: | William R. Hayden of Bedford. | George Rupes of Lincoln. ----------- | ----------------------------- | ------------------------ Concord. | 348. | 188. Lexington. | 322. | 146. Bedford. | 104. | 16. Lincoln. | 68. | 56. Burlington. | 30. | 25. | 872. | 431. and two certificates of election were filled out for William R. Hayden of Bedford signed by - Charles E. Brown, Town Clerk of Concord. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington. Charles A. Corey, Town Clerk of Bedford. James S. Chapin, Town Clerk of Lincoln. Samuel Sewall, Town Clerk of Burlington. A true record: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. 449 1896 Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday Feby 10 1896. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the tenth day of February A.D. 1896 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, viz: - Art 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art 2. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow the sum of six thousand dollars in anticipation of the taxes of 1896 to pay a note of the Hancock School House loan which becomes due Feby 11 1896 the same to be assessed the current year. Art 3. To see if the Town will vote to petition the Legislature for legislation to enable it to refund a part of its existing indebtedness or ratify the petition made by the Selectmen in behalf of the town for this purpose, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art 4. To see if the Town will take any action on the report of the Committee chosen to consider the matter of a system of sewerage made in March 1889, or act in any manner relating to any system of sewerage for the town. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this first day of February A.D. 1896. Wenster Smith George E. Muzzey Edwin S. Spaulding Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington February 10th 1896 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attached copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling house in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. 450 1896 Lexington Feby. 10, 1896. The meeting as per the foregoing Warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified therein, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: - Art. 1. On ballot with the use of the check list, Augustus E. Scott was chosen as Moderator. Mr Scott asked to be excused from serving but the meeting refused to excuse him and he was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was Voted: That the Town Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, be authorized to borrow the sum of six thousand dollars in anticipation of the collection of taxes for 1896 to pay a note of the Hancock School House Soon, and that the said amount be assessed the current year. [Left margin:] 6000- Art. 3. The matter embraced in this article was explained to the meeting by Mr Webster Smith; and was discussed Messrs Scott, Clapp and Janvrin and it was Voted: That the town petition the Legislature for legislation to enable it to refund one hundred thousand dollars of its water debt, and, that the petitition made by the Selectmen on behalf of the town be ratified. Voted: That the Selectmen be requested to appear before the Committee of the Legislature to whom the petition has been referred and ask for an Act substantially the same as the Bill presented by them with the petition, and to do such other things as may be proper regarding the matter. (Votes unanimous) Art. 4. Mr A. E. Scott took the floor and explained the great need of some system of sewerage especially for the centre of the town, and the matter was discussed by Messrs E. O. Bliss, Franklin Alderman, J. Bigelow, E. R. Ferguson, G. E. Muzzey, R. P. Clapp and C. M. Parker, Mr Scott offered a motion which was amended by Mr J. Bigelow and R. P. Clapp and it was: Voted: That the Committee having in charge the consideration of a system of sewerage for the town be requested to report at the annual town meeting, or a special meeting to be called for the purpose what, if any, changes in their report and recommendations they would make in the light of the developments and progress of the post years. 451 1896. Voted: That the Selectmen be requested to place an article in the warrant for the annual town meeting, or a special meeting to be called for the purpose, to see if the town will act upon this report, and appropriate money to carry out its recommendations. (The above was voted unanimously.) The Committee having this matter in charge, comsists of Messrs J. O. Tilton, Geo. O. Whiting, M. H. Merriam, Geo. O. Smith, James S. Munroe. Meeting dissolved. A true record, Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. 452 1896. Warrant For a Town Meeting. Monday, March 2nd, 1896. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington: Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the second day of March A.D. 1896 at seven oclock A.M. to act on the following articles, viz: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To choose by ballot the following town officers: - One Town Clerk - Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways - Three Assessors - One Town Treasurer - One Collector of Taxes - Two Auditors - Two Constables - all for the term of one year. One member of the School Committee for the term of three years. One member of the Cemetery Committe for the term of three years. One member of the Board of Health for the term of three years. Art. 3. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors in answer to the question "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town?" The vote on the above question shall be by ballot, "Yes or No." The election officers will receive votes under Articles 2 and 3 on the official ballot prepared by the Town Clerk. The polls will be opened as soon as possible after the organization of the meeting and be kept open until five oclock P.M. All business under the following Articles will be acted on after one o'clock P.M. Art. 4. To receive the report of any Board of Town officers, or of any Committee of the town for action thereon. 453 1896 Art. 5. To see if the Town will accept the list of Jurors prepared and posted by the Selectmen. Art. 6. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day under the direction of Post 119. G.A.R. Art. 7. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 19, 1896, under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To provide for the support of Outside Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To provide for the support of Street Lights the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 13. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 14. To see if the Town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the Town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose, in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes or act in any manner relating thereto. 454 1896 Art. 16. To see what measures the Town will adopt in relation to the collection of Taxes the ensuing year; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 18. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abutters will pay one-half the expense thereof. Art. 19. To see if the Town will provide for the care and management of the property purchased of the Lexington Water Company, and regulate the supply of water to its inhabitants, by the adoption of by-laws, or in any other manner, or take any action relative to its water property and water supply. Art. 20. To see if the Town will vote to have the town records printed or copied, or will adopt any plan, or take any means for the better preservation of such records, and make an appropriation therefor. Art. 21. To see if the Town will alter or amend Article one of the Town By-Laws in regard to notifying the inhabitants to attend town meetings. Art. 22. To see if the Town will alter or amend Section 12 of Art. 4 of the Town By-Laws, in regard to the obstruction of sidewalks and doorways. Art. 23. To see if the Town will name the new street extending from Chandler Street between houses of James P. Prince and Chas. E. Morey to premises of A. A. Wetherbee, or take any action relating to a name therefor. Art. 24. To see if the Town will reimburse to Eliphabet L. Wetherbee the taxes paid by him on a portion of his personal property tax for the past 16 years, which he has paid under 455 1896. a misunderstanding on his part of his assessment of said personal property; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 25. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to make a further contract with the State Highway Commissioners for the construction of an additional section of the new State Highway. Art. 26. To see if the Town will vote to purchase a steamroller for highway purposes and appropriate money for the same, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 27. To hear and act on the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of new streets over the land of the Lexington Land Co., on the petition of H. G. Janvrin and others. Art. 28. To hear and act on the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of new streets over the land of W. H. Munroe and A. S. Parsons, on the petition of James S. Munroe and others. Art. 29. To hear and act on the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of a new street over land of Canterbury and Driver from Massachusetts Avenue near the Arlington line on petition of N. D. Canterbury and others. Art. 30. To hear and act on the report of the Selectmen on the laying out of a new street over land of F. F. Sherburne, on the petition of said Sherburne and others. Art. 31. To choose such other Town officers as are usually chosed by nomination. Art. 32. To hear and act upon a report of the Committee on a systerm of sewerage for the town, authorized at meeting held Feby. 10, 1896. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this fourteenth 456 1895 day of February A.D. 1896. Webster Smith Geo. E. Muzzey Edwin S. Spaulding Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant. Lexington, February 24th 1896. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each Village, and by leaving a duly attested copy at every dwelling-house in the Town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm. B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the Warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Lexington March 2nd 1896 The meeting notified by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk as soon after seven oclock A.M. as twenty five voters had assembled, and the warrant and the return of the Constables thereon was read and Article 1 it was Art 1 Voted: To proceed to the election of Moderator by ballot, and that the poll be kept open one minute. On ballot with the use of the check list, elevent ballots were cast ten being for Robert P. Clapp and one for A. E. Scott and Robert P. Clapp was declared elected Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Arts 2 & 3 Abram B. Smith and Irving Stone who had appointed by the Selectmen ballot clerks, were sworn by the Moderator and they took and receipted for a package said to contain 1000 ballots for male voters and 98 ballots for female voters also a copy of voting lists for male and female voters; the ballot box was 457 1896 shown to be empty and the key thereof was delivered to Wm B. Foster, the Constable in attendance, and the Moderator declared the polls to be open and the balloting commenced. Subsequently Charles M. Parker and Bartlett J. Harrington who had been appointed deputy ballot clerks and Bradley C. Whitcher Henry A. C. Woodward Francis M. Cobb and Patrick F. Dacey who had been appointed tellers, were sworn by the Moderator. At 11 oclock by consent of the Moderator and Town Clerk the ballot box was opened and 150 ballots taken therefrom and the tellers commenced their labors, at 2.20 oclock 150 ballots were taken from the box, at 4.20 oclock 50 ballots were taken out an at the close of the polls at 5 oclock 58 ballots were taken out making 408 in all which number agreed with the register on the ballot box, and the same number of names were checked on each voting list used. On the female voting list 5 names were checked and that number of ballots as cast by them for School Committee. After the tellers had completed the counting of ballots and had tabulated the returns the following announcement was made. - For Town Clerk. - One year Leonard A. Saville, Two hundred and seventy, 270 George D. Harrington, One, 1 Blanks, One hundred and thirty seven, 137 [Total] 408 and Leonard A. Saville (Sworn) was declared elected for the ensuing year. - For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways. - One year John F. Hutchinson, Two hundred and seventy seven, 277 George E. Muzzey, Two hundred and sixty seven, 267 Webster Smith, Two hundred and twnty, 220 Edwin S. Spaulding, Two hundred and sixty three, 263 B. C. Whitcher, Two, 2 G. H. Cutter, H. G. Janvrin, F. Alderman, A. Bryant, F. E. Ballard, Irving Stone, C. S. Ryan, J. J. Toomey, Chas. Parker, P. F. Dacey, L. A. Saville, one each, 11 Blanks, One hundred and eight four, 184 [Subtotal] 1224 [divided by] 3 [totaling] 408 and John F. Hutchingson (Sworn), George E. Muzzey (Sworn) and Edwin S. Spaulding (Sworn) were declared elected. - For Town Treasurer. - Edwin S. Spaulding, Three hundred and forty nine, 349 G. W. Sampson of S. A. Saville, Three each, 6 Geo. D. Harrington 2, Martin Fahey 1, 3 Blanks, Fifty, 50 [Total] 408 and Edwin S. Spaulding (Sworn) was declared elected. 458 1896 - For Collector of Taxes. - One year. Charles G. Kauffmann, One hundred and thirty six, 136 George. W. Sampson, Two hundred and fifty six, 256 Blanks, Sixteen, 16 [Total] 408 and George W. Sampson (Sworn) was declared elected. - For Assessors. - One year. George W. Sampson, Three hundred and sixteen, 316 Joseph F. Simonds, Three hundred and thirty two, 332 Walter Wellington, Three hundred and fifty, 350 C. G. Kauffmann, Seven, 7 Irving Stone, L. A. Saville, 3 each, 6 J. L. Norris, G. D. Harrington, F. W. Herrick, J. F. Hutchinson, 2 each, 8 Harry W. Davis, G. H. Cutter, E. A. Bailey, G. H. Jackson, G. E. Muzzey, G. H. Janvrin, F. E. Ballard, A. R. Smith, D. A. Tuttle, P. F. Davey, one each, 10 Blanks, One hundred and ninety five, 195 [Subtotal] 1224 [divided by] 3 [Total] 408 and George W. Sampson (Sworn), Joseph F. Simonds (Sworn) and Walter Wellington (Sworn) were declared elected. - For Auditors. - One year. George D. Harrington, Three hundred and forty three, 343 Hilman B. Sampson, Three hundred and thirty nine, 339 J. Burke, Rob. Britton, one each, 2 Blanks, One hundred and thirty two, 132 [Subtotal] 816 [divided by] 2 [Total] 408 and George D. Harrington (Sworn) and Hilman B. Sampson (Sworn) were declared elected. - For Constables. - One year. William B. Foster, Three hundred and sixty three, 363 Charles H. Franks, Three hundred and thirty eight, 338 P. F. Dacey, Two, 2 Blanks, One hundred and nine, 109 [Subtotal] 816 [divided by] 2 [Total] 408 and William B. Foster (Sworn) and Charles H. Franks (Sworn) were declared elected. - For Board of Health. - three years. Albert B. Smith, Three hundred and sixteen, 316 F. Alderman, A. Gossom, D. H. C. Valentine, one each, 3 Blanks, Eighty nine, 89 [Total] 408 and Albert B. Smith was declared elected. 459 1896 - For School Committee. - three years. Edwin A. Bayley, Three hundred and fifty two, 352 E. P. Nichols, Geo. W. Sampson, two each, 4 Patsey Green, one, 1 Blanks, Fifty six, 56 [Total] 413 and Edwin A. Bayley (Sworn) was declared elected. (Five females voted for School Committee) - For Cemetery Committee. - three years. Emery A. Milliken, Three hundred and fifty one, 351 A. S. Mitchell, Henry Bowen, one each, 2 Blanks, Fifty five, 55 [Total] 408 and Emery A. Milliken was declared elected. - License. - "Yes", One hundred and twenty one, 121 "No", Two hundred and forty six, 246 Blanks, Forty one, 41 and the town voted No License. At 1.30 oclock P.M. the Articles relating to town business was taken up and under Art 4 On Motion of Mr A. E. Scott it was voted that the reports of the Town Officers as printed in the Annual report be considered before the town of action thereon when no other business was being transacted. Rev C. A. Staples called up the report of the Police in relation to the number of tramps lodged the past year, and offerred [sic] the following: - "Resolved: That a Committee of three persons be appointed by the Moderator to take into consideration the proper treatment of Tramps by the town, and recommend some place by which the town may be relieved from lodging and feeding them as far as possible, the same to report at a subsequent town meeting" which resolution was adopted by the town, and the Moderator appointed as said Committee Charles H. Franks, Albert E. Tillsom, Jonathan Bigelow. Art 5 The list of Jurors which had been prepared by the Selectmen and posted as required by law, was read by the Clerk, who moved that the names Francis E. Kendall and Frank D. Pierce be stricken 460 1896 from the list they have been drawn as Jurors, since the list was posted Voted: That the names of Francis E. Kendall and Frank D. Pierce be stricken from the list, and that the list as so amended be accepted by the town. Art 6 On Motion of Mr C. G. Kauffmann it was - Voted: That the sum of one hundred and seventy five (175) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of Memorial Day, including the decorating the graves of Revolutionary Soldiers, under the direction of the Quartermaster of Post 119 G.A.R. [Left margin:] 175.00 Art 7 On Motion of Mr R. P. Clapp it was: - Voted: That the seem of One hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated for the proper observance of April 19th 1896 under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. [Left margin:] 150.00 Art 8 On Motion of Mr Alfred Pierce it was: - Voted: That the sum of seventeen thousand (17,000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Public Schools for the ensuing year. [Left margin:] 17,000.00 Art 9 On Motion of Mr E. S. Spaulding it was: - Voted: That the sum of One thousand (1000) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm, for the ensuing year. [Left margin:] 1000.00 Art 10 On Motion of Mr E. S. Spaulding it was: - Voted: That the sum of two thousand five hundred (2500) dollars be appropriated for the support of Outside Poor, the ensuing year. [Left margin:] Assess $2000- see page 472 Art 11 Mr Geo. E. Muzzey moved to appropriate eight thousand dollars. Mr Franklin Alderman moved to amend by having the Highway Surveyors keep their accounts in four separate divisions: 1st on orders of County Commissioners, 2nd on New roads, 3rd on Highways, 4th on State Road, which amendment was put and declared carried which was doubted and a rising vote was taken and 39 voted in favor and 24 voted in opposition and the Amendment was adopted, and under Mr Muzzeys motion as amended it was - 461 1896 Voted: That the sum of eight thousand (8000) dollars be appropriated for Highways the ensuing year. [Left margin:] 8000.00 Art 12 On Motion of Mr Franklin Alderman it was: - Voted: That a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to investigate in regard to Street Lights and to report at the next meeting. The Moderator stated that as he had a personal interest in the Company supplying the lights, he did not wish to appoint the Committee and it was: Voted: That said Committee be chosen by nomination, and Franklin Alderman, A. E. Scott, James P. Munroe, Bradley C. Whitcher and Alfred Pierce, were nominated and chosen such Committee Art 13 Mr C. G. Kauffmann moved to appropriate $4200 for expenses of the Fire Department. Mr G. E. Muzzey moved to amend by adding the sum of $200 for running the Chemical Engine at the Centre Village which amendment was adopted, and it was: Voted: That the sum of forty four hundred (4400) dollars be appropriated for the expenses of the Fire Department the ensuing year. [Left margin:] 4400.00 Art 14 Mr Franklin Alderman moved that when this meeting adjourn it be to a specified time and this Article be postponed till that time, which was voted down. Mr C. E. Wheeler moved that $1000 be appropriated for an additional policeman at North Lexington which was voted down. The list as submitted by the Selectmen and printed in the town report was then taken up and acted on item by item and it was Voted: For Abatement of Taxes, Five hundred dollars, $500.00 [Left margin:] 500 Assessors, Five hundred dollars, 500.00 [Left margin:] 500 Auditors, One hundred dollars, 100.00 [Left margin:] 100 Collector of Taxes, Six hundred dollars, 600.00 [Left margin:] 600 Constable and Police, Two thousand dollars, 2000.00 [Left margin:] 2000 Discount on Taxes, Six hundred dollars, 600.00 [Left margin:] 600 not to be assessed see page 472 Fuel & Light for Halls, One thousand dollars, 1000.00 [Left margin:] 1000 Hydrants, laid on table Interest on Town Debt, Twenty six hundred dollars, 2600 [Left margin:] 2600 not to be assessed see page 472 Interest on Water Debt, Eight thousand dollars, 8000 [Left margin:] 8000 [Total] 16000.00 462 1896 Amount brought forward, 16000.00 Insurance, Eleven hundred dollars, 1100.00 [Left margin:] 1100 Janitors of Halls Stone Building, Eight hundred dollars, 800.00 [Left margin:] 800 assess 600.00 see page 472 Librarians, ten hundred and fifty dollars, 1050.00 [Left margin:] 1050 Maintaining Fire Alarm, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 [Left margin:] 250 Operation Water Works, laid on table Payment of Water Debt, laid on table Printing, six hundred dollars, 600.00 [Left margin:] 600 Registrars of Voters, one hundred dollars, 100.00 [Left margin:] 100 Ringing Bells, seventy dollars, 70.00 [Left margin:] 70 School Committee, three hundred dollars, 300.00 [Left margin:] 300 Selectmen, Overseers of Poor & Surveyors of Highways, one thousand dollars, 1000.00 [Left margin:] 1000 Removal of Snow, no appropriation made Street Lighting, laid on table Treasurer of Cary Library, fifty dollars, 50.00 [Left margin:] 50 Town Clerk, two hundred and fifty dollars, 200.00 [Left margin:] 200 Town Treasurer, two hundred and fifty dollars, 250.00 [Left margin:] 250 Waterin Streets, laid on table Voted: That all sums so far appropriated at this meeting be assessed the present year. (Amended at Meeting of March 23 1896 see page 472) Art 15 On Motion of L. A. Saville it was: Voted: That for the purpose of procuring a temporary loan to and for the use of the Town of Lexington in anticipation of the taxes of the present municipal year, the town treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to borrow from time to time with the approval of the board of Selectmen, a sum or sums in the aggregate amounting to forty thousand dollars and to execute and deliver the note or notes of the town therefor payable within one year from the time the loan is made with interest thereon at a rate not exceeding five per cent per annum. Any debt or debts incurred by a loan to the town under this vote shall be paid from the taxes of the present municipal year. Art 16. On Motion of L. A. Saville it was: Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before December 1st 1896 and that a discount of one half of one per cent for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment, and that all taxes remaining unpaid at 463 1896. that date be subject to interest at the rate of six per cent per annum; and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before June 1st 1897. Art. 17. On Motion of Mr. H. G. Janvrin it was: Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury, to pay contingent expenses. Art 18 On Motion of Mr Webster Smith it was: Voted: That the sum of five hundred (500) dollars to be appropriated to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abutters will pay one half the expense thereof. [Left margin:] 500.00 see page 473 Art. 19. On Motion of Mr J. F. Maynard it was: Voted: That the consideration of this article be postponed to adjourned meeting, and that a Committee of five be appointed by the Moderator to prepare rules and by laws for the management of the Water Works, and the Moderator appointed A. E. Scott, Geo. E. Muzzey, John F. Maynard, A. S. Parsons and Irving Stone such Committee. Art. 20. On Motion of Rev C. A. Staples it was: Voted: That a Committee of three be appointed by the Moderator to consider the matter and to report at the adjourned meeting on next town meeting, and Rev. C. A. Staples, George O. Smith, and Edward P. Bliss are appointed such Committee. Art. 21 This article was discussed by Messrs Franks, Clapp, Wellington, Parsons and Mitchell and finally on motion of Mr W. B. Foster it was Voted: That Article one of the town By-Laws be amended to read as follows: [Left margin:] This Amended by-law approved and published by the Court April 10, 1896 published in Minute-Man. Notice of every Town Meeting shall be given by posting a copy of the warrant calling the same, in the post office and two other public places in the town, and by mailing a printed copy of the warrant to every registered voter in the town, not less than seven days before the time appointed for such meeting. But in case of any emergency arising, making it necessary, in the judgment of the Selectmen, to call a meeting without giving so long a notice, the said meeting 464 1896. may be notified by posting copies of the warrant as before provided, and by mailing a printed copy of the warrant to every registered voter in the town, not less than three days before the time of such meeting; and the return of the person or persons appointed to distribute the warrant, stating the manner of notice, shall be indorsed on the warrant. Voted: To reserve the matter of providing for the presentation of the amended by-law to the Court for approval, and the publication thereof, until the adjourned meeting. Art. 22 On Motion of Mr A. S. Mitchell it was: Voted To amend section twelve of Article four of the town By-Laws to read as follows: Whoever remains standing on any sidewalk or travelled place, or sits upon any fence or stone walk bounding on any sidewalk or travelled place in such manner as to impede the free passage of travel, or otherwise annoy any person passing; or remains upon any door step or other projection of any building so as to annoy or disturb the occupant thereof, or neglects to depart therefrom when ordered so to do by any Constable, Public Officer or occupant of said building, shall for each offence pay a fine not exceeding twenty dollars. Voted: To reserve the matter of providing for the presentation of the amended by-law to the Court for approval, and the publication thereof, until the adjourned meeting. [Left margin:] (This amended by-law was not allowed by the Court.) Art. 23. Mr Clapp presented a petition from the residents on the street referred to favoring the name of Upland Road, and it was Voted: That said street be called "Upland Road." Art. 24. Mr Geo. W. Sampson stated the facts in relation to the matter and after some discussion it was: on motion of Rev. C. A. Staples Voted: To refer the matter to a Committee of three to be appointed by the Moderator to investigate and report at adjourned meeting. James P. Prince, H. A. G. Woodward, Patrick F. Dacey. (see page 468) Art. 25 On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was: Voted: That the Selectmen are hereby authorized to make a contract with the Massachusetts State Highway Commissioners, for the construction of a State road from the present terminus on Middle Street over Middle School and Marrett Streets and 465 1896 Massachusetts Avenue to Lincoln line. Art. 26. Mr Webster Smith explained in regard to arrangements made with the Company owning the Steam Roller, used the last season, and on motion of Mr John F. Maynard it was: Voted: That the sum of twenty five hundred (2500) dollars be appropriated for the purchase of a Steam Roller. [Left margin:] 2500 Art. 27. Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made the following Report. On petition of Hiram G. Janvin and others we hereby recommend that the following streets on Plan of Lexington Sand Co. known as Warren and Bennington Streets, to be called Warren Street, be laid out and accepted together with a street forty feet wide connecting said streets over land of William H. Munroe, when the latter is constructed to the satisfaction of the Selectmen. Also that the Street known as Washington Street on plan of Lexington Sand Co. be laid out and accepted when constructed to the satisfaction of the Selectmen and when at least one house is in process of erection on said street. These streets are to be deeded free of incumbrance to the town of Lexington. Webster Smith Geo. E. Muzzey E. S. Spaulding Selectmen of Lexington. Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendation be adopted. Art. 28. The Selectmen had prepared a report but some alterations were desired, on motion of Mr A. S. Parsons it was laid on the table till the adjourned meeting. Art 29 Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made the following Report. On petition of Nathan D. Canterbury and others we hereby recommend the laying out and accepting of Sylvia Street forty feet wide over land known as "Dexter Hillside" running south westerly six hundred feet more or less nearly to Arlington line, when said street shall have been constructed to the satisfaction of the Selectmen and deeded free of all 466 1896. incumbrance to the Town of Lexington. Webster Smith Geo. E. Muzzey E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art. 30 Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen made the following Report. On petition of F. F. Sherburne and others we hereby recommend that a Street to be called Highland Avenue five hundred (500) feet long and sixty (60) feet wide running westerly over land of F. F. Sherburne as per plan drawn by Frank P. Cutter, be laid out and accepted, said street to be constructed to the satisfaction of the Selectmen and deeded to the Town of Lexington free of all incumbrance. Webster Smith, Geo. E. Muzzey, E. S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art. 31 Voted: That action under this Article be postponed till the adjourned meeting. Art. 32 On Motion of Mr A. E. Scott it was VotedL That action under this Article be deferred till the adjourned meeting. Voted: That all further action under the warrant except under Articles 2 & 3 be postponed until March 16 1896 at 7.30 oclock P.M. After the announcement of the result of balloting under Articles 2 & 3 as previously recorded, the ballots cast and the tally sheets and check lists used were sealed up and endorsed by the election officers as provided by law - and delivered to the custody of the Town Clerk, after which the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned until Monday March 16 1896 7.30 oclock P.M. 467 1896. Adjourned Meeting. The Meeting which was adjourned to Martch 16 1896 at 7.30 oclock P.M. was walled to order by the Moderator at 7.40 oclock P.M. Art 32 Dr. J. O. Tilton moved to take up Article 32, which was voted, and Dr Tilton read a report from the Committee on Drainage and Sewage. (See Reports of Committee Page 377) Rev. C. A. Staples moved that the report of the Committee be accepted as a report of progress, which was carried. The matter was discussed for fully two hours by the following gentlemen: A. A. Scott, Geo. E. Muzzey, Dr. J. O. Tilton, M. H. Merriam, Rev. C. A. Staples, Franklin Alderman, A. S. Parsons, Alfred Pierce, John S. Norris, Geo. O. Smith, John Devine, James P. Munroe, A. S. Michell, Jonathon Bigelow and others and it was: Voted: That the present Committee appear before the Legislative Committee at the hearing of the Town of Arlington to be held March 17 1896 and the said Committee be authorized to make such arrangement with the town of Arlington in regard to connecting with their sewer pipes as may seem to them wise. All of said Committee present (all except G. O. Whiting who was not at the meeting) declined to have any thing more to do with the matter and asked to be excused from serving longer, but the town refused to excuse them, and finally on motion of Mr A. E. Scott amended by Messrs Mitchell, Clapp and Parsons it was: Voted: That the same gentlemen continue to act as a committee on a system of sewerage - that they be requested to complete the surveys necessary to carry out the system recommended for the central part of the town - that they prepare a detailed statement showing the territory to be benefitted by the system - that part of the system which they recommend to be built at once - the cost thereof - the proportions of the cost which they recommend to be borne by the town and the abutters - and a proposed act to be presented to the Legislature to enable the town to carry out the recommendations of the Committee and construct the system - and to report in print to the town at a meeting to be called in November next or earlier in the season in the discretion of the Committee and that the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated and assessed the present year for the necessary expenses of said Committee. [Left margin:] 500- 468 1896. At 7.45 oclock Mr. A. C. Scott gave notice that he intended to move a reconsideration of the vote whereby certain appropriations were ordered to be assessed the present year. Art. 20 Rev. C. A. Staples for the Committee on the better preservation of the town records made a report, (See Reports of Committees page 384) and on Motion of Mr A. S. Parsons it was: Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted and adopted and that the sum of five hundred dollars be appropriated to carry out the recommendations of the Committee. [Left margin:] 500 see page 473 Art 7. Mr R. P. Clapp asked unanimous consent to add fifty dollars to the appropriation for proper observance of April 19 1896, making the sum two hundred dollars, which was granted, and fifty dollars additional was appropriated. [Left margin:] 50 see page 473 At ten oclock P.M. on motion of Mr E. G. Kauffmann it was Voted: To adjourn to Monday March 23 1896 at 7.30 oclock P.M. Adjourned Meeting. The meeting which stood adjourned to Monday March 23rd 1896 at 7.30 oclock P.M. was called to order by the Moderator at 7.35 oclock. On Motion of Mr Irving Stone it was: Voted to take up Article 24. Art 24 Mr James P. Prince of the Committee on Wetherbee tax made a report. (see Reports of Committee page 387) and on Motion of Mr John D Bacon it was Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted. After some discussion of the matter Mr W. H. Whitaker moved that the recommendations of the Committee be adopted, on which the town Voted: No. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was Voted: To take Art 28 from the table Art 28 Mr Geo. E. Muzzey for the Selectmen presented an amended report viz: Lexington March 23 1896 On petition of William H. Munroe and others we hereby recommend the following streets be laid out and accepted: - Beginning at 469 1896. Massachusetts Avenue opposite Munroe's Station and running westerly about 650 feet, to be 40 feet in width and to be called Pelham Road, said Pelham Road is over land of William H. Munroe and abuts on land of said Munroe, Geo. S. Stowill and Albert S. Parsons. Also from said Pelham Road in a Northerly direction over land of William H. Munroe (abutting on land of said Munroe, Geo. S. Stowell and Francis W. Dean) about 550 feet to be 40 feet in width, when deed free of any incumbrance to the Town of Lexington. Geo. E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding, John F. Hutchinson. Selectmen of Lexington. On Motion of Mr John F. Maynard it was: Voted. That the report be accepted and its recommendations be adopted. Art 4 Mr. A. S. Mitchell called up Art 4 and moved it was Voted: That the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated and assessed for the Care of Cemetries [sic] in addition to the balance remaining to the credit of that grant Jany 1 1896. [Left margin:] 200 Art 12 Mr A. C. Scott of the Committee stated that Mr Alderman the Chairman was to prepare a report but none had been prepared, on Motion of Mr. Geo. E. Muzzey it was: Voted: That the sum of four thousand two hundred and fifty dollars be appropriated and assessed for the support of Street lights the ensuing year. Mr R. A. Clapp said that by arrangement with the President of the Lexington Gas Light Co. the street lights would be lighted every dark hour of each night to 12.30 oclock A.M. On Motion of Mr Cornelius Wellington amended by Mr A. S. Parsons Voted: That the matter of street lighting be referred back to the same Committee to report thereon at a future meeting. Art 19 Mr A. E. Scott for the Committee to prepare by-laws for the care and management of the water works owned by the town presented the following: (Art 7) of Town By-Law) Rules and Regulations of the Water Department. Section 1. At a meeting called for that purpose to be held in April 1896, the town shall elect by ballot a Water Board, consisting of three legal voters, to be called Water Commissioners, [Disregard this page; see next page for the page without the newspaper clipping blocking it.] 470 1896. one of whom shall be elected for the term of three years, one for the term of two years, and one for the term of one year, all of said terms to date from the Annual Meeting in March, and thereafter the town shall annually elect by ballot one member of said Board for the term of three years. Every member elect of said Board shall be sworn to the faithful performance of his duties. No member shall receive any salary or other compensation for his services. [Left margin:] Section 1 Approved and published by the Court April 7 1896 Section 2. The Water Board shall have and exercise all the powers vested in the town by its purchase of the franchise and property of the Lexington water company or by the Public Statutes. [Left margin:] Section 2 Not allowed by the Court Section 3 (2). It shall have the entire control and management of the property and estate purchased of said Lexington water company, and of such other property and estate as the town may hereafter acquire for water purposes, and the entire supervision and control of the extension, improvement and management of the water works and water supply and all matters and things connected therewith. It may appoint a Superintendent, Water Registrar and other necessary subordinate officers or agents and may fix their compensation. It may establish and assess the water rates and make such rules and regulations as may be necessary for the introduction and use of water until the town shall establish other votes and other rules and regulations. [Left margin:] Section 3 - as No 2 approved and published by the Court April 7 1896 Section 4 (3). The Water Board shall annually on or before the first day of January in each year present to the Selectmen for publication in the town reports, a report containing a statement of the condition of all the water works, also a detailed statement of all receipts and expenditures with such information and suggestions as they may deem important. [Left margin:] Section 4 as No 3 approved and published by the Court April 7 1896 Section 5 (4). The Water Registrar under the direction of the Water Board shall collect the water rates established by the Water Board, and shall pay all money so collected by him to the town treasurer weekly. He shall keep such books, make such reports and returns and perform all other duties required by the Water Board. He may be required to give a bond for the faithful performance of his duties in each sum and with such sureties as the Water Board shall determine. [Left margin:] Section 5 as No 4 approved and published by the Court April 7 1896 Section 6 (5). The Water Board shall cause hydrants to be placed where the Selectmen and engineers may indicate and the town shall annually appropriate for the use of the water department forty five dollars for each hydrant in use. 471 The town shall also pay and annually appropriate a sufficient sum therefor, for the purposes of the water department. - For the use of water in the public buildings the same rates that are charged to individuals. For the use of water in watering troughs, twenty five dollars for each trough. For water for watering streets, twenty five cents per thousand gallons. [Left margin:] Section 6 as No. 5 approved and published by the Court April 7 1896 Section 7 (6). The town treasurer shall keep a seperate [sic] account of all water rents and receipts, and of all changes, expenses and interest on account of the water works and the water debt. All money so received, and all appropriations made by the town for any purpose connected with the water department, shall be used in payment of the water debt and interest thereon, and the expense of operating and extending the water works, and shall be paid out by the treasurer on orders or bills approved by the water board, or the majority thereof. [Left margin:] Section 7 as No. 6 approved and published by the Court April 7 1896 Section 8. The rules and regulations made and published by the Water Board shall be considered a part of the contract with every person who takes the water, and every person by taking the water shall be considered to have expressed his assent to be bound thereby. [Left margin:] Section 8 Not approved by Court. Section 9. If any person shall violate any of the Rules or Regulations made and published by the Water Board he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty dollars for each offence, and the Water Board may shut off the water and prohibit its use by persons neglecting or refusing to comply with said rules and regulations. [Left margin:] Section 9. Not approved by Court. A. E. Scott, Irving Stone, Geo. E. Muzzey, A. S. Parsons, J. F. Maynard. Committee. On Motion of Mr Cornelius Wellington it was - Voted: That the report be accepted and the several by-laws contained therein be adopted. On Motion of Mr A. S. Parson it was - Voted: That the Moderator (R. P. Clapp Esq.) be authorized to present the by-laws to the Court for approval. Art 14 Mr A. E. Scott (having previously given notice that he should move a reconsideration) (see page 468) 472 1896. moved to reconsider the vote whereby certain appropriations were ordered to be assessed the present year, and it was: - Voted: That the sum of eight thousand dollars for the payment of interest of the water debt, be not assessed, by that said interest by paid for the income of the water department. Voted: That the sum of six hundred dollars for discount on taxes be not assessed the present year, but paid for money in the treasury. Voted: That the assessment for Janitors be reduced from $800.00 to $600.00 the balance to be taken from the treasury if needed. Voted: That the assessment for Outside Poor (see Art 10 page 460) be reduced from $2500.00 to $2000.00 and balance to the taken from the treasury. Voted: That the balance of the amount appropriated in 1895 for the water department and the premium and interest received on account of the water bonds, be transferred to the account of the water department provided for under the by-laws, and be subject to the control of the water commissioners. Art 31 The following officers were chosen by nomination. Fence Viewers. John F. Hutchinson (Sworn) George W. Sampson (Sworn) Cyrus Martin (Sworn) Field Drivers. George L. Gilmore (Sworn) Roger I. Sherman H. L. Alderman. Surveyors of Lumber. George E. Muzzey. (Sworn) Carlton A. Childs. Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen Art 4 Mr Jonathan Bigelow for the Committee on Tramps made a report (see Reports of Committee's Page 388) and on Motion of Mr E. G. Kauffmann it was: - Voted: That the report of the Committee be accepted. Art 14. Voted: That the sum of one thousand dollars be appropriated and assessed for water streets the ensuing year and that one fourth of the expense be assessed upon abutters same as last year. Mr Jonathan Bigelow requested that the streets be watered Sundays. [Left margin:] 1000 473 1896 On Motion of Mr A. E. Scott, amended by Mr Webster Smith it was Voted: That the assessors be requested to deduct the amount of the State and County tax from the Bank and Corporation tax to the same amount as the State and County tax was last year. On Motion of Mr. A. E. Scott, it was: - Voted That the amount appropriated for concrete sidewalks ($500) the amount appropriated for better preservation of town records ($500) and the additional amount appropriated for April 19 1896 ($50) be taken from the unexpended balance of heating Town Hall Building. The Moderator declared the meeting adjourned without day. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Charles M. Parker took his oath as Cattle Inspector April 18 1896 before Leonard A. Saville Justice of the Peace. Warrant for a Town Meeting Monday April 27 1896 To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the twenty seventh day of April 1896 at 7.30 oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, viz: - Art. a. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To hear the report of any Committee that may be ready to report and act thereon. Art. 3. To elect by ballot a Water Board to consist of three Water Commissioners, one for a term of three years; one for a term of two years; one for a term of one year from the annual meeting in March 1896 in accordance with the provisions of Section 1 of Article 7 of town By-Laws. Art. 4. To see if the Town will issue bonds to the amount of ten thousand dollars, under the authority and provisions of 474 1896 Chapter one hundred and sixty (160) at the Acts of 1896, for the purpose of refunding an equal amount of bonds issued by the town and denominated, Lexington Water Bonds, which become due November 1 1896, or act in any manner relating thereto Art. 5. To see if the Town will take any action on the report of the Committee on "tramps", or act in any manner relating to vagrants or tranmps. Art. 6. To see if the Town will rescind the vote whereby they instructed the Cemetery Committee to lay out lots on the driveways in the Cemetery near to the High School House, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 7. To see if the Town will increase the salary of the Town Treasurer and appropriate money for the same. Art. 8. To see if the Town will authorize the Engineers of the Fire Department to place a fire alarm box on Pleasant Street, and appropriate money for the same. Art. 9. To see if the Town will authorize the use of a portion of its land lying near the southwesterly side of Parker Street for use as a public playground, and make an appropriation of money for putting the same in suitable condition for such use: or act in any manner relating to the establishment and use of a play-ground. Art. 10. To see if the Town will alter or revise its by-laws, or adopt any new by-laws, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 11. To see if the Town will abate the tax assessed for 1895 on Hastinds Park to the Lexington Field and Garden Club; and also if it will abate said tax for 1896 or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 12. To see if the Town will take any action in relation to relieving the crowded condition of Hancock School, or act in any manner relating thereto. 475 1896 Art. 13. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of two hundred and fifty one 85/100 (251 85/100) dollars, to pay balance due Devan Brothers on account of a contract made with Committee on Fire Service. Art. 14. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for furnishing water for hydrants, watering troughs, street watering, and for supplying public buildings. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this eighteenth day of April A.D. 1896. George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding, John F. Hutchinson. Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington April 24th 1896. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village, and by mailing a duly attested copy to every registered voter in the town three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. Lexington April 27 1896. The meeting notified by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Augustus E. Scott was chosen Moderator by ballot with use of check list and was duly sworn by the Clerk. 476 1896 Art. 2. The following Preamble and Resolutions were read by the Town Clerk Preamble and Resolutions: Whereas: In the retirement from official duties in the management of town affairs in Lexington of Mr Webster Smith who has for many years filled the highest positions in town office - first as a member of the Board of Selectmen - part of the time as Chairman - from 1860 to 1865 during the exciting scenes and unusual and onerous duties connected with the war of the Rebellion; As a member of the House of Representatives for the year 1876, and later as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen from (1876 to 1880, 1886 to 1896) and other official positions all of which places he has filled with fidelity, ability and zeal, therefore: Resolved; that we the citizens of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled, recognize and appreciate the devotion to public duties shown by Mr Smith during his long service to the town in the various positions which he has filled with honor, integrity and satisfaction. Reslolved [sic]; that we place upon record our appreciation of his services and regret that we are no longer to have the advice and counsel of so faithful a citizen, so capable an officer, and so honest a man. Resolved; that our best wishes and our kind sympathy be extended to him during the remaining years of his life and that he may take pleasure in recalling and reviewing his carrier [sic] as an official of the town. Resolved; that these resolutions be placed upon the town record and a copy be sent to Mr Smith by the Town Clerk. Art. 3. This Article taken up on Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey, Mr A. E. Scott stated that he had noticed ballots bearing his name as a candidate for Water Commissioners and he declined to serve and desired to withdraw his name. Mr Muzzey hoped the town would not accept his withdrawal. Voted: To proceed to ballot for those Water Commissioners and that the polls be kept open fifteen minutes. The Moderator appointed James E. Crone and Alonzo E. Locke as 477 1896. tellers to receive and count the ballots, and at the close of the voting they reported as follows: - For three years. - Webster Smith, Eighty three, 83 A. E. Scott, twelve, 12 B. C. Whitcher, twelve, 12 J. J. Toomey, one, 1 - For two years. - A. E. Scott, sixty six, 66 B. C. Whitcher, thirty eight, 38 Webster Smith, one, 1 Geo. O. Whiting, one, 1 E. K. Houghton, one, 1 - For one year. - Frank H. Locke, ninety two, 92 B. C. Whitcher, eleven, 11 A. E. Scott, two, 2 Webster Smith, one 1 Geo. O. Whiting, one, 1 and the Moderator declared Webster Smith elected for three years and Frank H. Locke (sworn) for one year, and that for two years there was a vacancy as A. E. Scott declined to be a candidate or serve, and a new ballot was ordered for choice for a member for two years: on ballot votes were cast as follows. - For two years. - B. C. Whitcher, Twenty six, 26. A. E. Scott, seven, 7. R. P. Clapp, seven, 7. J. F. Hutchinson, three, 3. Joseph Holland, two, 2. J. F. Turner, one, 1 and B. G. Whitcher (sworn) was declared elected for two years. Art. 4 On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was Voted: That the town issue ten bonds of one thousand dollars each dated November 1st 1896 payable in twenty years from date and bearing interest at the rate of four per cent per annum to refund an equal amount of the bonds of the town denominated Lexington Water Bonds, which become due November 1st 1896 under the Authority of Chapter 160 of the Acts of 1896. 478 1896. Voted: That said bonds be sold at private sale under the direction of the Selectmen upon the best terms they can obtain. On Motion of Mr Geo. W. Sampson it was: Voted: That a portion of a vote passed Obtober 28 1895 viz - "Instead of establishing a sinking fund for the payment of such bonds, the board of Assessors shall, without further vote, in the year 1896 and in each year thereafter, assess the sum of ten thousand dollars until said debt shall be extinguished, in the same manner as other taxes are assessed under the provisions of Section 34 of Chapter 11 of the Public Statutes" so far as the same relates to the year 1896 be rescinded. (see page 442) Art. 5. This article caused considerable discussion by Messrs C. A. Staples, A. S. Parsons, A. E. Scott, C. H. Franks, Geo. E. Muzzey, R. H. Burke, R. P. Clapp and Geo. O. Whiting and it was: - Voted: That five hundred dollars be appropriated for the purpose of relieving the town of the terrible scourge of tramps, and that the police officers be instructed to enforce all laws relative to tramps or vagrants, - by complaints and prosecution in Court - until said sum is expended. [Left margin:] 500 Voted: That the town provide suitable plan foor for tramps lodged in the station house, to be furnished on condition of their doing without charge such work for the town as the Selectmen or police officers shall direct: and that the several inhabitants of the town are hereby requested not to supply an entertainment or food to tramps, but to refer all itinerants who may be found soliciting food or entertainment to the police station with a reference to this vote, and that the town clerk publish this and other votes passed at this meeting in relation to tramps in the Minute Man and also send to each family in town by mail a copy of said votes. 479 1896. Art 6 On Motion of Mr H. G. Locke it was Voted: That the town rescind the vote whereby the Cemetery Committee was instructed to lay out lots on the driveways in the Cemetery. (see page 373-4. Meeting of March 5 1894) Art 7 On Motion of L. A. Saville it was - Voted That the salary of the Town Treasurer be increased by on additional amount of two hundred and fifty (250) dollars. [Left margin:] 250 Art 8 On Motion of Mr C. G. Kauffmann it was - Voted: To appropriate the sum of one hundred (100) dollars for the purpose of placing a fire alarm signal box on Pleasant Street. [Left margin:] 100 Art. 9. On Motion of Mr R. O. Clapp it was - Voted: That the Water Commissioners are hereby authorized and requested to allow such portion of the land referred to in Article 9, as they may thing best suited to the purpose, to be used as a playground, under such regulations as the Commissioners may from time to time establish; and that the sum of two hundred (200) dollars is hereby appropriated for putting the ground in condition for such use; the money to be expended under the direction of the Water board. [Left margin:] 200 Art. 10. On Motion of Mr R. P. Clapp it was - Voted: To amend Section 12 of Article IV of the town by-laws to read as follows: Whoever remains in or upon any sidewalk or travelled place, or sits or reclines upon any force, stone wall or other structure bounding upon any sidewalk or travelled place in such manner as to interfere unreasonably with the free passage of travellers or otherwise to annoy them shall be subject to a fine not exceeding twenty dollars. On Motion of Mr A. S. Parsons it was: Voted: That the Selectmen be requested to prepare a By-Law covering the licensing of street peddlars, refreshment stands, shows &c in the streets public squares and elsewhere and fixing the fees for such licenses, and report at the next town meeting. Such licenses not to be required by citizens of the town. [Left margin:] approved by Court May 22 1896 On Motion of Mr R. P. Clapp it was: 480 1896 Voted: To adopt the following additional By-Laws for Rules and Regulations of the Water Department: - Section 7. Except as shall be otherwise expressly agreed the rules and regulations made and published by the Water Board shall be considered a part of the contract with every person who takes the water, and every person by taking the water shall be considered to have expressed his assent to be bound thereby. Section 8. The Water Board may shut off the water and prohibit its use by persons neglecting or refusing to comply with any of the Rules and Regulations made and published by the Board. [Left margin:] (approved by Superior Court May 22 1896) Art. 11. Art. 11. [sic] This Article was discussed by Rev C. A. Staples, A. S Parsons, Geo. W. Sampson and A. E. Scott - and on Motion of Mr Scott it was Voted: That the Collector be requested not to enforce payment of the tax assessed on the property of the Lexington Field and Garden Club, and that the town release him from all liability on account of the same. Art. 12. On Motion of Mr E. A. Bayley of the School Committee it was Voted: That the Article be laid on the table. Art. 13. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was - Voted: That the sum of two hundred and fifty one 85/100 (251.85) dollars be appropriated to pay DeVean Brothers balance due them on contract with Committee on Fire services. [Left margin:] 251.85 Art. 14. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was: Voted: That the sum of three thousand (3000) dollars be appropriated for water for Hydrants and that the price be fixed at forty five dollars for each hydrant per year. Voted: That the sum of fifty (50) dollars be appropriated for water for watering troughs. Voted: That the sum of sixty five (65) dollars be appropriated for water for Town Hall Building and Stone Building. Voted: That the sum of seven hundred (700) dollars be appropriated for street watering, in addition to amount appropriated at meeting held March 23 1896. 481 1896. Voted: That the various amounts appropriated at this meeting be assessed the present year. Meeting declared dissolved by the Moderator. A true record: Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Warrant for a Town Meeting, Monday, June 8 1896. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington; Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the eighth day of June A.D. 1896 at seven thirty oclock P.M. to act on the following Articles, viz: Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To choose by ballot a Water Commissioner to hold office till the annual meeting in 1899, to fill a vacancy existing in the Water Board. Art. 3. To see if the Town will make an appropriation, or vote to issue bonds for the extension of the water mains. Art. 4. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to put an additional boiler in the pumping station. Art. 5. To see if the Town will make an appropriation for the purchase of a steam drill. Art. 6. To see if the Town will make an appropriation to introduce water into the buildings at the Poor Farm. Art. 7. To see if the Town will appropriate the sum of $866.67 to be placed to the credit of the Water Department, it being the accrued interest on Water Bonds but credited to interest account. (see page 171 report of 1895) Hereof fail not, and make due return of this warrant, with 482 1896. your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this twenty fifth day of May A.D. 1896. George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding, John F. Hutchinson, Selectmen of Lexington. Lexington June 4th 1896 Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by mailing a duly attested copy of the warrant to every registered voter in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: Wm B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington June 8 1896. The meeting notified by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk on 7.35 o'clock P.M. and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: To proceed to the election of a Moderator and that the polls be kept open five minutes. On ballot with the use of check list four ballots were cast all for Robert P. Clapp who was declared elected Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. On Motion of Mr. A. S. Mitchell it was: Voted: To choose by ballot a Water Commissioner to hold office till the annual town meeting in 1899, to fill a vacancy in the board, and that the polls be kept open five minutes. On ballot votes were cast as follows: Whole number of ballots, 43. Everett S. Locke, had 28. George E. Muzzey, 10. 483 1896 A. S. Parsons, had, 4. Irving Stone, 1. and Everett S. Locke (sworn) was declared chosed Water Commissioner to hold office till the annual town meeting in 1899. Art. 3. On Motion of Mr. George E. Muzzey it was unanimously Voted: That the sum of ten thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing materials, laying pipes and doing other work necessary for the extension of the water mains and for supplying water; the same to be borrowed by the issue of bonds in the aggregate principal sum of ten thousand dollars of the denomination of one thousand dollars each, bearing interest at the rate of four per cent per annum payable semi annually at the office of the town treasurer or at any bank in Boston that the board of Selectmen may designate on the face of the bonds. That said bonds and interest shall be made payable in gold coin of the United States of standard weight and fineness. Said bonds shall be denominated on the face thereof "Lexington Water Bonds" and shall be signed by the Town Treasurer and countersigned by the Selectmen or a majority thereof, and shall be payable as follows: - One of such bonds shall be payable on the first day of July 1897, and one of such bonds shall be payable on the first day of July in each year thereafter until and including July 1st 1906. Instead of establishing a sinking fund for the payment of such bonds, the board of Assessors shall without further vote, in the year 1897, and in each year thereafter, assess the sum of one thousand dollars until said debt shall be extinguished in the same manner as other taxes are assessed, under the provisions of Section 34 of Chapter 11 of the Public Statutes. Art. 4. On Motion of Mr B. G. Whitcher, it was unanimously Voted: That the town appropriate eight hundred and fifty dollars for putting in an additional boiler or the pumping station, and that this amount be taken from the funds of the Water Department. 484 1896. Art. 5. On Motion of Mr. Geo. E. Muzzey it was unanimously Voted: That the town appropriate the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars for the purchase of a steam drill and tools, and that the said been assessed the present year. [Left margin:] 450 Art. 6. On Motion of Mr. B. G. Whitcher it was Voted: That the town appropriate three hundred dollars for introducing water into the buildings at the Town farm and that the said sum be assessed the present year. [Left margin:] 300 Art. 7. On Motion of Mr Geo. E. Muzzey it was unanimously Voted: That the town appropriate eight hundred and sixty six 67/100 dollars to be passed to the credit of the Water Department the same to be assessed and raised by taxation the present year. [Left margin:] 866.67 Meeting declared dissolved by the Moderator; A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. C. H. Wilbur was appointed R. R. Police Officer by Selectmen Apr 18 1896 to hold affew[?] lots Apr 1 1897 without pay and was sworn before Geo L Henri JP Apr 24 1896 485 1896. Bequest of Mrs. F. M. Thayer. Town Treasurer's Office. Lexington, June 30, 1896. 100.00 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of one hundred dollars $(100 0/100) From Mrs. F. M. Thayer of Boston the interest which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap. 225 of the Acts of 1870 upon Lot No. 45 old number and No. 289 new number in the old part of Town cemetery near the High School House in said Lexington in dressing and care of said lot, monuments, walls and the avenues adjacent thereto. E. S. Spaulding Treasurer of Town of Lexington Lexington June 30, 1896, Received for record A true copy: Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk Bequest of Mrs. T. M. Thayer. Town Treasurer's Office, Lexington, June 30, 1896. $100.00 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November A.D. 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of one hundred dollars ($100.-) from Mrs F. M. Thayer of Boston, the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap. 225 of the acts of 1870 upon Lot No. 94 old number and 79 new number in the new part of Town Cemetery near the High School House in said Lexington, in dressing and care of lot - monuments walks and the avenues adjacent thereto. E. S. Spaulding Treasurer of Town of Lexington Lexington June 30, 1896 Received for record A true copy Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk 486 1896. Warrant for a Town Meeting, Wednesday October 31st 1896. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington; Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs to assemble at the Town Hall on Wedbesday the 21st day of October 1896, at 7.30 o'clock P.M. to act on the following articles, via: - Art. 1 To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2 To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer, under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow the sum of twenty thousand dollars, in anticipation of the collection of taxes of 1896, in addition to the amount heretofore authorized. Art. 3 To see if the Town will rescind the vote passed at the Town Meeting held April 27 1896 in relation to the issue of ten thousand dollars of Lexington Water Bonds. Art. 4 To see if the Town will vote to issue bonds to the amount of ten thousand dollars under the authority and provisions of Chapter One Hundred and Sixty (160) of the Acts of 1896, for the purpose of refunding an equal amount of bonds of the Town denominated Lexington Water Bonds which become due November 1st, 1896, or act in any manner relating thereto. Hereof fail not, and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands, at Lexington, this fifteenth day of October, A.D., 1896. George E. Muzzey, Edwin S. Spaulding. Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant Lexington October 30th 1896. Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by mailing a duly 487 1896. attested copy of the warrant to every registered voter three days before the time of said meeting. Attest: William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington, Wednesday Oct. 21st 1896. The meeting notified by the foregoing warrant was called to order by the Town Clerk as soon as twenty-five voters were present, and the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon was read and under Article 1, it was: Art. 1 Voted: That the polls be kept open three minutes for the choice of Moderator. On ballot John T. Hutchinson was unanimously chosen and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2 On motion of Mr. Edwin S. Spaulding it was: Voted: That for the purpose of procuring a temporary loan to and for the use of the Town of Lexington, in anticipation of the Collection of Taxes of the present municipal year, the Town Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to borrow, with the approval of the Selectmen, the sum of twenty thousand dollars, in addition to the amount heretofore authorized, and to execute and deliver the note or notes of the town therefor, payable within one year from the time the loan is made, with interest not exceeding six per cent per annum. Art. 3 On motion of Mr George E. Muzzey, it was: Voted: To rescind the vote passed at the Town Meeting held April 27 1896, in relation to the issue of ten thousand dollars of Lexington Water Bonds. Art. 4 On motion of Mr. George E. Muzzey, it was: Voted: That the Town issue ten bonds of one thousand dollars each, dated November 1st 1896, payable in twenty years from date, and bearing interest at the rate of four per cent per annum, principal and interest to be paid in gold coin of the 488 United States of the present standard of weight and fineness, to refund an equal amount of the bonds of the Town denominated Lexington Water Bonds which become due November 1st 1896, under the authority of Chapter 160 of the Acts of 1896. Voted: That said bonds be sold at private sale under the direction of the Selectmen, upon the best terms they can obtain. Meeting declared dissolved by the Moderator. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Warrant for a Town Meeting Tuesday November 3rd 1896 To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington qualified by law to vote in National, State, District and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the third day of November A.D. 1896 at seven o'clock, A.M. to cast their ballots for the following officers and also for or against an amendment to the State Constitution, as follows: - For Electors of President and Vice President of the United States; Representative in Congress for the Fourth Congressional District; Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary of the Commonwealth, Treasurer and Receiver General, Auditor, Attorney-General, Councillor for Sixth District, Senator for Fifth Middlesex District, Representative in General Court for Thirteenth Middlesex District, Clerk of Courts for Middlesex County, County Commissioner for three years; and for or against an Amendment to the Constitution entitled, - "Resolves providing for submitting to the people the articles of amendment to the Constitution establishing biennial election of State officers and members of the General Court." The election officers will receive votes for the above all on one ballot. 489 The polls will be opened immediately after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until 4 o'clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington, this fifteenth day of October A.D. 1896. George E. Muzzey Edwin S. Spaulding Selectmen of Lexington Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant. Lexington October 29th 1896. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post-Offices and other public places in each village and by mailing a duly attested copy of the warrant to every registered voter, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest. Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. Meeting called to order at time specified in the warrant (7 o'clock A.M.) by the Town Clerk who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Abram B. Smith and Charles W. Swan who had been appointed ballot clerks were sworn by the Town Clerk who delivered to them a sealed package received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, said to contain 850 ballots and took their receipt therefor; also delivered to them a copy of the voting list signed by the Registrar of Voters. The ballot box was shown to be empty and the key thereof delivered to the Constable in attendance William B. Foster, and the chairman of the Selectmen declared the polls open and the balloting commenced. 490 1896. Irving Stone and Bartlett J. Harrington were sworn as deputy ballot clerks. J. F. Maynard, B. C. Whitcher, H. Luther Sherman, Chas. G. Kauffmann, H. A. C. Woodward, Patrick F. Dacey, Geo. D. Harrington and Geo. L. Pierce were sworn as tellers. At 8.45 A.M. on unanimous consent of the Selectmen and Town Clerk, the ballot box was opened and 200 ballots taken therefrom and the tellers commenced their labors. Subsequently ballots were taken from the box as follows: - At 10.30 A.M. 100; at 1.35 P.M. 150; at 2.30 P.M. 50; at 3.15 P.M. 50; at 3.45 P.M. 50. At 3.55 P.M. it was voted to keep the polls open until 4.30 P.M. At closed of the polls there were found in the ballot box 28 ballots, showeing that 628 ballots had been cast; the voting list used by the ballot clerks showed 628 names checked, the check list used by the Selectmen showed 628, thus verifying the number of ballots cast. After the tellers had completed their labors, the following result of the balloting was announced by the chairman of the Selectmen Geo. E. Muzzey. - For Electors of President and Vice President. - - At Large. - B. & S. - Dem. Ernest C. Marshall of Boston, Seventy-seven, 77. B. & S. - Decm. Daniel W. Kenney of Holyoke, Seventy-seven, 77. B. & S. - D.B.N.P. Henry Winn of Malden, Three, 3. B. & W. - Peo. P. Henry Winn of Malden, Two, 2. L. & J. - Pro. Edward Kendall of Cambridge, Three, 3. L. & J. - Pro. Alfred W. Richardson of Springfield, Two, 2. McH. & H. - Rep. John L. A. Brackett of Arlington, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. McH. & H. - Rep. William H. Haile of Springfield, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. P. & B. - D.N.N.P. Thomas J. Gargon of Boston, Thirty-one, 31. P. & B. - D.N.N.P. James S. Grinnell of Greenfield, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Eighty-four, 84. - District No. 1. - William B. Mahoney of Westfield, Seventy-seven, 77. Frank S. Gross of Lee, Four, 4. Edward S. Rogers of Lee, Two, 2. Franklin Carter of Williamstown, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. James W. Hull of Pittsfield, Thirty-one, 31. 491 1896. -For Electors of President and Vice President. - - District No. 1. - Blanks, Forty-one, 41. - District No. 2. - Joseph F. Callanan of Springfield, Seventy-seven, 77. William M. E. Mellen of Chicopee, Two, 2. William M. E. Mellen of Chicopee, Three, 3. Hubbard Lawrence of Palmer, Two, 2. Augustus Coolidge of Athol, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Leander B. Morse of Athol, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 3. - Levi Barker of Worcester, Seventy-seven, 77. Enoch Earle of Worcester, Five, 5. John Holt of Sutton, Two, 2. Arthur F. Whitin of Northbridge, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Eben S. Stevens of Dudley, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 4. - Henry J. Jaquith of Wellesley, Seventy-eight, 78. Henry J. Jaquith of Wellesley, Four, 4. Edward G. Watkins of Gardner, Two, 2. Charles H. Moulton of Waltham, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Charles J. Williams of Acton, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 5. - Michael O'Mahoney of Lawrence, Seventy-seven, 77. James E. Donoghue of Lawrence, Five, 5. James K. Fellows of Ledwell, Two, 2. Joseph Miller of Ledwell, Four hundred and seventy three, 473. Sam D. Stevens of North Andover, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 6. - James P. Dearborn of Haverhill, Seventy-seven, 77. Thomas Sanders of Haverhill, Five, 5. Albert B. Coats of Beverly, Two, 2. Sylvanus Smith of Gloucester, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Robert S. Rantoul of Salem, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. 492 1896. - For Electors of President and Vice President. - - District No. 7. - Edward B. Newhall of Lynn, Seventy-seven, 77. William J. Brickley of Everett, Four, 4. William J. Brickley of Everett, One, 1. Seth Weston of Chelsea, Two, 2. Edward W. LaCroix of Lynn, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Samuel K. Hamilton of Wakefield, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 8. - John P. McCormick of Cambridge, Seventy-seven, 77. Abijah Hall of Boston, Two, 2. Robert O. Fuller of Cambridge, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Godfrey Morse of Boston, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty-five, 45. - District No. 9. - James J. Lanigan of Boston, Seventy-seven, 77. William J. Burke of Boston, Four, 4. William J. Burke of Boston, One, 1. Charles A. Abbott of Boston, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Sigourney Butler of Boston, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 10. - Quincy A. Lothrop of Boston, Seventy-seven, 77. Quincy A. Lothrop of Boston, Five, 5. William J. Hurd of Boston, Two, 2. John C. Cobb of Milton, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Daniel L. Prendergast of Boston, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 11. - William D. Leahy of Milford, Seventy-seven, 77. James Jeffrey Roche of Brookline, Five, 5. William H. Partridge of Newton, Two, 2. Wilbur H. Powers of Hyde Park, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. James E. Cotter of Hyde Park, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. 493 1896. - For Electors of President and Vice President. - - District No. 12. - Francis A. Hobart of Braintree, Seventy-eight, 78. Francis A. Hobart of Braintree, Four, 4. Edwin Sawtelle of Brockton, Two, 2. Henry A. Thomas of Weymouth, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Charles G. Davis of Plymouth, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty, 40. - District No. 13. - Thomas J. Meaney of New Bedford, Seventy-seven, 77. Charles H. Cane of Tisbury, Four, 4. Charles A. Chace of Swanzey, Two, 2. Edmund Anthony Jr. of Fairhaven, Four hundred and seventy-three, 473. Louis B. Thacher of Yarmouth, Thirty-one, 31. Blanks, Forty-one, 41. - For Governor. - Thomas C. Brophy of Somerville, One, 1. Allen Coffin of Nantucket, Two, 2. Frederick O. Prince of Boston, Thirty-nine, 39. George Fred Williams of Dedham, Sixty-five, 65. George Fred Williams of Dedham, Eleven, 11. George Fred Williams of Dedham, Nine, 9. Roger Wolcott of Boston, Four hundred and fifty-five, 455. Blanks, Forty, 40. - For Lieutenant Governor. - Christopher T. Callahan of Holyoke, Seventy-five, 75. W. Murray Crane of Dalton, Four hundred and thirty-five, 435. Archibald Dakin of Brockton, Two, 2. James E. McConnell of Fitchburg, Thirty-one, 31. William W. Nash of Williamsburg, Three, 3. Moritz E. Ruther of Holyoke, One, 1. Blanks, Eighty-one, 81. - For Secretary. - Asa F. Hall of Hudson, Four, 4. Waldo Lincoln of Worcester, Thirty-two, 32. William M. Olin of Boston, Four hundred and thirty-three, 433. 494 4896. - For Secretary. - Joseph H. Potts of Lynn, Seventy-one, 71. Willard O. Wylie of Beverly, Three, 3. Blanks, Eighty-five, 85. - For Treasurer. - Charles G. F. Claus of Malden, One, 1. Robert C. Habberley of Hyde Park, Four, 4. Edward P. Shaw of Newbury-port, Four hundred and eighteen, 418. Horace P. Tobey of Wareham, Fifty-three, 53. Thomas A. Watson of Braintree, Sixty-five, 65. Blanks, Eighty-seven, 87. - For Auditor. - Maurice P. Cavanaugh of Springfield, Thirty-four, 34. Maurice J. Fitzgerald of Boston, Forty, 40. Thomas A. Frissell of Hinsdale, Three, 3. John W. Kimball of Fitchburg, Four hundred and thirty-one, 431. Rufus H. Phinney of Lynn, One, 1. William P. Proctor of Marblehead, Three, 3. Charles C. Spellman of Springfield, Thirty-three, 33. Blanks, Eighty-three, 83. - For Attorney-General. - John C. Chase of Haverhill, Two, 2. Wolcott Hamlin of Amherst, Six, 6. Henry F. Hurlburt of Lynn, Thirty-two, 32. Hosea M. Knowlton of New Bedford, Four hundred and twenty-eight, 428. William H. Morse of Chelsea, One, 1. John B. O'Donnell of Northampton, Seventy-four, 74. Blanks, Eighty-five, 85. - For Councillors - Sixth District. - William E. Rand of Concord, One hundred and twelve, 112. Elisha H. Shaw of Chelmsford, Four hundred and twenty-four, 424. Blanks, Ninety-two, 92. 495 1896. - For Senator - Fifth Middlesex District. - Henry Parsons of Marlborough, Four hundred and fifty, 450. Robert P. Clapp, Two, 2. Willian H. Nolan, One, 1. Blanks, One hundred and seventy-five, 175. - For Representative in General Court - Thirteenth Middlesex District. - George Franklin Mead of Lexington, Four hundred and twenty-eight, 428. William H. Nolan of Arlington, One hundred and ten, 110. Blanks, Ninety, 90. - For Clerk of Courts - Middlesex. - Theodore C. Hurd of Winchester, Four hundred and thirty-two, 432. Blanks, One hundred and ninety-six, 196. - For County Commissioner - Middlesex. - Len S. Gould of Melrose, Four hundred and seventeen, 417. George A. Perkins of Cambridge, One hundred and twenty-one, 121. Blanks, Ninety, 90. - For Representative in Congress - Fourth District. - I. Porter Morse of Marlborough, One hundred and seventeen, 117. George W. Weymouth of Fitchburg, Four hundred and twenty-six, 426. Blanks, Eighty-five, 85. - For Amendment to Constitution - Article 1st. - Yes, Two hundred and fifteen, 215. No, Two hundred and fourteen, 214. Blanks, One hundred and twenty-two, 199. - For Amendment to the Constitution - Article 2nd. - Yes, One hundred and ninety-eight, 198. No, Two hundred and eight, 208. Blanks, Two hundred and twenty-two, 222. After the announcement of the foregoing vote, the ballots cast and the tally sheets and check lists used, were sealed and endorsed as required by law, the returns were filled out and sealed, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 496 1896. Arlington Mass. Nov. 13. 1896. At a meeting of the Town Clerks in Arlington and Lexington towns comprising the 13th Middlesex Representative District, held at noon this day, it was found that ballots had been cast as follows - | Lexington | -Arlington | Total George Franklin Mead of Lexington | 428 | 780 | 1208 William H. Nolan of Arlington | 110 | 318 | 428 Majority for Mead | | | 780 and two certificates of election were filled out as required by law and signed by Roland A. Swan Town Clerk protem of Arlington. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk of Lexington. A true record Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington Nov 16, 1896 I hereby certify that I this day delivered to George F. Mead one certificate of his election to the General Court as above recorded. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk [Newspaper Obituary attached to page:] GEORGE EVELETH MUZZEY, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen of Lexington, died, after a short illness, December 13th, 1896. Mr. Muzzey was a native of Lexington, and was born August 4th, 1838. He was descended from one of the band of patriots who defied the aggression of England and stood before the murderous fire of the brutal Pitcairn and Percy on the ever-memorable 19th of April, 1775. Mr. Muzzey himself was Quartermaster, with the rank of 1st Lieutenant, in the Twelfth Massachusetts Volunteers, serving from 1861 to 1865. He was elected Selectman in 1890, and served continuously until 1896, being Chairman from March, 1896, until his death. The following resolutions were adopted by his asso- ciates in office: WHEREAS, It has seemed fitting and right to an all-wise Providence, to whose will we bow in sadness, to remove from our midst our fellow associate, wise counsellor, and true friend, George E. Muzzey, and WHEREAS, The old town where he was born, which he so dearly loved, and in which he took such an honest, manly, patriotic pride, has also been called upon to mourn the loss of the boy who grew up in her midst, and graduated from her schools, the youth who left her limits and bore arms to protect the nation's honor, and the man who so ably and faithfully administered her affairs, and who was at his post of duty until the very hand of Death had been laid upon him; be it RESOLVED, That in the death of George E. Muzzey, we, his asso- ciates in office, who best knew the personal side of his nature, testify by these resolutions to his sterling character, generous, kindly disposition, genial manner, and true worth, that we mourn his loss as that of a personal friend; and be it further RESOLVED, That the town of Lexington is also called to share the great shock of bereavement that came to the community, and to-day feels that another name has been added to the long list of those who have distinguished the town and themselves by their deeds of action and counsel. Isaac Muzzey, brave soldier, who laid down his life that a nation might be born. Benjamin Muzzey, able adviser, man of affairs, public spirited citizen, who himself died when in office, as Selectman of this town. George E. Muzzey, both patriot and public servant, doing his duty on the field of battle and at the post of public duty; the family name was found untarnished, and kept as it was found; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the imme- diate family, and that they be entered upon the records of the town. EDWIN S. SPAULDING, JOHN F. HUTCHINSON, Selectmen of Lexington. LEONARD A. SAVILLE, Town Clerk. LEXINGTON, December 14, 1896. 497 1897. Warrant for a Town Meeting. Monday, March 1, 1897. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington: Greeting: - In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabi- tants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall on Monday the first day of March A.D. 1897 at 7 o'clock A.M. to act on the following articles, viz: Art 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art 2. To choose by ballot the following town officers: One Town Clerk; Three Selectmen who shall also be Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways; Three Assessors; One Town Treasurer; One Collector of Taxes; Two Auditors; Two Constables all for the term of one year. One member of the School Committee for the term of three years. One member of the Cemetery Com- mittee for the term of three years. One member of the Board of Health for the term of three years. One member of the Board of Water Commissioners for the term of three years. Art 3. To see if the town will vote for or against granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors in answer to the following question: "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating liquors in this town"? The vote on the above question shall be by ballot "Yes" or "No." T he election officers will receive votes under Articles 2 and 3 on the official ballot prepared by the Town Clerk. The polls will be opened as soon as possible after the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until five o'clock P.M. All business under the following Articles will be acted on after One o'clock P.M. Art 4. To receive the report of any Board of Town officers or of any Committe [sic] of the Town for action thereon. [Duplicate of previous page.] 498 1897. Art. 5. To see if the town will accept the list of Jurors prepared and posted by the Selectmen. Art. 6. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of Memorial Day under the direction of Post 119 G.A.R. Art. 7. To see if the town will make an appropriation for the proper observance of April 18 1897 under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington Historical Society. Art. 8. To provide for the support of the Public Schools the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 9. To provide for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 10. To provide for the support of Outside Poor the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 11. To provide for the support of the Highways the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 12. To provide for the support of Street Lights the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 13. To provide for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, and grant money for the same. Art. 14. To see if the town will make the appropriations for town expenses the ensuing year, as submitted by the Selectmen, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 15. To see if the town will authorize their Treasurer under the direction of the Selectmen, to borrow money for any necessary purpose in anticipation of the collection of taxes the current year, the same to be repaid directly from the proceeds of said taxes, or act in any manner relating thereto. 499 1897. Art. 16. To see what measures the town will adopt in relation to the collection of Taxes the ensuing year, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 17. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to draw from any unappropriated money in the treasury for the payment of contingent expenses. Art. 18. To see if the town will make an appropriation to construct sidewalks with concrete or other materials, where the abutters will pay one half the expense thereof. Art. 19. To see if the town will vote to accept a conveyance of Hastings Park in accordance with the provisions of a certain deed of said Hastings Park, recorded in the Middlesex County Southern District Registry of Deeds, Book 2070 page 258, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 20. To see if the town will alter or amend Section one of the by-laws for rules and regulations of the Water Department whereby it is provided that no member of the Board of Water Commissioners shall receive any salary or other compensation for his services, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 21. To see if the town will authorize the Engineers of the Fire Department to purchase an additional horse for the fire department, and appropriate money for the same. Art. 22. To see if the town will authorize the Engineer of the Fire Department to sell the two hand Chemical Engines, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 23. To see if the town will abandon Village Hall for parties lectures &c, and turn the entire building over to the fire department, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 24. To hear and act upon the report of the Selectmen on the laying out and accepting of Grant Street from Mass. Avenue to and including land of Charles H. Harrington, also 500 1897. of Sherman Street, from its junction with Grant Street to Fletcher Ave. on petition of Geo. H. Thurston and others, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 25. To hear and act on the report of the Selectmen on laying out and accepting certain Streets at North Lexington, on the petition of A. S. Chatfield and others, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 26. To see if the town will authorize the Selectmen to make a further contract with the State Highway Commissioners for the construction of an additional section of the State Highway. Art. 27. To see if the town will vote to place a Fire Alarm Box on Woburn Street opposite the residence of Thomas J. Green, and appropriate money for the same. Art. 28. To see if the town will make an appropriation to remove the ledge on Spring Street near the barn of Mary D. Jamieson. Art. 29. To choose such other town officers as are usually chosen by nomination. Hereof fail not and make due return of this Warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this ninth day of February A.D. 1897. Edwin S. Spaulding John F. Hutchinson Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable. Lexington February 22 1897 Pursuant to the foregoing Warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the Post Offices and other public places in each village and by mailing a 501 1897. duly attested copy of the warrant to every registered voter seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: William B. Foster Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington, March 1st 1897. Meeting called to order by Town Clerk, at 7 o'clock A.M. the time specified in the warrant, who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon, and under Art. 1. Art. 1 Voted: To proceed to choice of Moderator by ballot and that the polls be kept open one minute. On ballot eleven votes were cast all for Geo. W. Sampson who was declared chosen Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Arts. 2 & 3 Abram B. Smith and Irving Stone who had been appointed by the Selectmen as ballot clerks, were sworn by the Moderator and receipted for a sealed package said to contain 750 ballots for a copy of check lists for male and female voters; the ballot box was shown to be empty and the key thereof delivered to William B. Foster the Constable in attendance and the Moderator declared the polls open and the balloting commenced. Subsequently the Moderator appointed Bartlett J. Harrington, and Albern S. Chatfield deputy ballot clerks and H. Luther Sherman, H. A. C. Woodward, George L. Pierce and Charles F. Nourse tellers who were duly sworn by the Moderator. At 10 o'clock A.M. on consent of the Moderator and Town Clerk the ballot box was opened and 150 ballots taken therefrom and the tellers commenced their labors. At 1.30 o'clock 150 ballots were taken from the box; at 3.20 o'clock 100 ballots were taken out, and at the close of the polls, at 5 o'clock, 79 ballots were taken out, making 479 in all, which number agreed with the register on the ballot box and the same number of names was checked on each voting list used; on 502 1897. the female voting list 65 names were checked and that number of ballots was cast by them for School Committe [sic]. After the tellers had completed the counting of ballots and had tabulated the returns the following result was announced by the Moderator - For Town Clerk - one year - (Sworn) Leonard A. Saville, Three hundred and fifty-two, 352 D. H. Collins, One, 1 G. D. Harrington, One, 1 Blanks, One hundred and twenty-five, 125 and Leonard A. Saville was declared elected for the ensuing year. - For Selectmen, Overseers of the Poor and Surveyors of Highways - one year - Robert P. Clapp, Two hundred and thirty-nine, 239 (Sworn) John F. Hutchinson, Two hundred and fifty-three, 253 (Sworn) Edwin S. Spaulding, Three hundred and ten, 310 (Sworn) William H. Whitaker, Two hundred and sixty-one, 261 Bradley C. Whitcher, One hundred and forty-one, 141 R. I. Sherman, C. F. Willey, C. S. Ruan, F. B. Kendall, one each, 4 Blanks Two hundred and twenty-nine, 229 and Edwin S. Spaulding, William H. Whitaker & John F. Hutchinson were declared elected - For Town Treasurer - one year - (Sworn) George D. Harrington, Two hundred and thirty-five, 235 Edwin S. Spaulding, Two hundred and twenty-one, 221 M. McQuade, One, 1 Blanks, Twenty-two, 22 and George D. Harrington was declared elected. - Collector of Taxes - one year - (Sworn) George W. Sampson, Four hundred and seven, 407 G. D. Harrington, Five, 5 G. H. Cutter, Three, 3 Blanks, Sixty-four, 64 and George W. Sampson was declared elected - Assessors - one year - (Sworn) George W. Sampson, Three hundred and ninety-six, 396 (Sworn) Joseph F. Simonds, Three hundred and eight-four, 384 (Sworn) Walter Wellington, Three hundred and ninety two, 392 G. D. Harrington, Five, 5 B. C. Whitcher, Geo. Cutter, one each, 2 Blanks, Two hundred and fifty-eight, 258 and George W. Sampson, Joseph F. Simonds and Walter Wellington were declared elected. 503 1897. - For Auditors - one year - (Sworn) James E. Crone, Three hundred and ninety-five, 395 (Sworn) Hilman B. Sampson, Three hundred and eighty-three, 383 C. F. Willey, G. D. Harrington, one each, 2 Blanks, One hundred and seventy-eight, 178 and James E. Crone and Hilman B. Sampson were declared elected. - For Constables - one year - (Sworn) William B. Foster, Four hundred and eight, 408 (Sworn) Charles H. Franks, Three hundred and seventy-six, 376 G. H. Cutter, J Ready Jr., T. H. Bowen, W. Ham, M. McQuade, P. Doyle, one each, 6 W. J. Harrington, Seven, 7 J. W. Shattuck, Two, 2 Blanks, One hundred and fifty-nine, 159 and William B. Foster and Charles H. Franks were declared elected. - For School Committee - three years - Hannah McL. Greeley, Two hundred and eight, 208 (Sworn) Henry H. Hamilton, Two hundred and seventy-six, 276 Blanks, Sixty, 60 and Henry H. Hamilton was declared elected - For Board of Health - Three years - Henry C. Valentine, Four hundred and twenty-three, 423 J. A. Frizzell, Dr. Tilton, F. W. Sampson, F. Alderman, one each, 4 Blanks, Fifty-two, 52 and Henry C. Valentine was declared elected. - For Cemetery Comittee - Three years - George H. Jackson, Four hundred and two, 402 E. S. Locke, T. Breslin, M. Fahey, Wm Chase, one each, 4 Blanks, Seventy-three, 73 and George H. Jackson was declared elected. - For Water Commissioner - Three years - Frank H. Locke, Three hundred and eighty, 380 I. Stone, R. Burke, A. E. Scott, E. S. Locke, F. Alderman, one each, 5 Blanks, Ninety-four, 94 and Frank H. Locke was declared elected. 504 1897. - License - "Yes", One hundred and thirty-six, 136 "No", Two hundred and ninety-three, 293 Blanks, Fifty, 50 and the town voted No License. At 1.10 o'clock P.M. the Moderator polled the meeting to order to act on the remaining articles of the Warrant, but on motion of Mr. C. E. Scott it was: - Voted: To postpone such action for thirty minutes. At 1.42 o'clock the meeting wsa called to order and on motion of Mr. Scott amended by L. A. Saville and E. S. Spaulding it was: - Art. 4. Voted: That after the election of town officers under Articles 2 and 29 of the Warrant and the disposition of Article 3, the Moderator without entertaining any other motion shall declare the meeting adjourned, to meet at this place on Monday, Narch 29, 1897, at seven o'clock P.M. at which time the remaining Articles of the Warrant shall be considered. But this vote shall not prevent the reception without action thereon of the reports of town officers or committees under any of said Articles or the appointment of Committees. An appropriation for the payment of town debt now due to be exempt from the above vote. Voted: That the returning selectmen; the selectmen elect; the chairman of the school committee; the chairman of the Board of Engineers of the Fire Department, and fifteen other citizens to be appointed by the Moderator in such manner as to fairly represent the different sections of the town, shall constitute a committee who shall consider the remaining Articles of the Warrant and all reports made at this meeting under any of said Articles, and report at the adjournment of this meeting what action they consider it advisable for the town to take thereon, with suitable forms of votes for carrying out their recommendations. That shall also publish in the Lexington Minute-Man previous to said adjourned meeting the action they intend to recommend on the several Articles. 505 1897. Subsequently the Moderator appointed fifteen gentlemen and the Committee is as follows: - Members chosen by the Town - John F. Hutchinson Edwin S. Spaulding William H. Whitaker [Above are] Selectmen. Alfred Pierce - Chairman of School Committee Willard Walcott - Chairman of Board of Engineers of Fire Department Members appointed by the Moderator - William A. Tower. Daniel G. Tyler. Francis E. Ballard. Patrick F. Dacey. Henry A. C. Woodward. William B. Foster. Bradley C. Whitcher. Robert P. Clapp. Charles M. Parker. Roger I. Sherman. Frank H. Reed. Barlett J. Harrington. Edmund R. Houghton. John Morton Reed. Josiah O. Tilton. and said Committee was duly notified by the Town Clerk. Art. 14 On motion of Mr. E. S. Spaulding it was: - Voted: That the sum of six thousand (6000) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the payment of town debt on a note now due. [Left margin:] (6000) Art. 29 Voted: To choose such other town officers as are udually chosen by nomination and the following persons were nominated and chosen: - - Field Drivers - Ralph E. Lane. (Sworn) Eugene D. Hendley. Walter W. Rowse. (Sworn) - Fence Viewers - Cornelius Wellington George S. Teague (Sworn) Clifford A. Currier (Sworn) - Surveyors of Lumber - George W. Spaulding. Carlton A Childs. Voted: That the remaining minor officers be appointed by the Selectmen. Art. 4 Mr. J. F. Hutchinson for the Selectmen made a verbal report on the laying out of streets under Articles 24 and 25 and 506 1897 recommended that the business under these articles be postponed. Dr. J. O. Tilton for the committee on sewerage said that they were not quite ready to make their report, but that it would probably be ready to be printed within a few weeks. Mr. R. P. Clapp made a report on the preservation of old Town Records. (See Reports of Committees Page 390) Mr C. G. Kauffmann for the Board of Fire Engineers stated that they recommended that Village Hall be abandoned for social purposes and tunred over to the Fire Department and said that when the proper time came they intended to ask for the appointment of a Committee to examine the building and report thereon. While waiting for the result of the balloting various matter relating to town affairs were discussed by many gentlemen, but the Moderator ruled that while matters could be discussed, no motion thereon could be entertained. After the announcement of the result of balloting under Articles 2 & 3 as previously recorded, the ballots cast and the tally sheets and check lists used were sealed up and endorsed by the election officers as provided by law and delivered to the custody of the Town Clerk, after which the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned until Monday, March 29, 1897, at 7 o'clock, P.M. 507 1897 Adjourned Meeting Lexington, March 29, 1897. Meeting called to order by the Moderator at 7.12 o'clock P.M. On motion of Mr. L. A. Saville it was Voted That Art. 4 be laid on the table. On motion of Mr. L. A. Saville it was Voted: That Art. 5 be taken up. Art. 5 The list of Jurors which had been prepared and posted by the Selectmen, was read by the Clerk and on his motion it was Voted: That the names of J. K. Fiske and Edward P. Nichols be stricken from the list they having been drawn since the list was posted; that the name of Chas. P. Morse be stricken from the list at his own request and the name of A. B. Black because of his removal from the town. Voted: That the list as so amended be accepted by the town. Voted: To take recess till 7.30 o'clock P.M. At 7.30 o'clock P.M. meeting called to order and on motion it was Voted: That Art 4 be taken from the table and be held open for reports during the session, also that the several reports of town officers as printed be considered before the meeting for action thereon when no other business was being done. Art. 4 Mr. R. P. Clapp for the Committee of Twenty - read a report (see reports of Committees Page 394.) On Motion of Mr. Clapp it was Voted: That the report just read be accepted and that it be considered before the meeting for action thereon in connection with the several remaining articles of the warrant beginning with Article 4, said articles to be taken up and acted upon in such order as the meeting shall direct. Art. 6 On motion of Mr. Geo. H. Cutter it was Voted: That the sum of one hundred and seventy-five (175) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the proper observance of Memorial Day under the direction of the Quartermaster of Post 119 G.A.R. [Left margin:] (175) Art. 7 On motion of Mr. H. G. Locke it was Voted: That the sum of two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the proper observance of April 19th 1897, under the direction of a Committee of the Lexington [Left margin:] (200) 508 1897 Historical Society. Art. 8. On motion of Mr. E. A. Bayley it was Voted: That the sum of eighteen thousand five hundred and twenty-eight and 63/100 (18,528.63) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Public Schools for the ensuing year, and that eighteen thousand five hundred (18,500) dollars of this amount be assessed the present year. [Left margin:] 18528.62 [Left margin:] (18500) Arts. 9 & 10. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp these articles were taken up together. On motion of Mr. E. S. Spaulding it was Voted: That the sum of twelve hundred (1200) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the support of the Poor at the Poor Farm the ensuing year. [Left margin:] (1200) Voted: That the sum of two thousand seven hundred and forty-seven and 11/100 (2747.11) dollars be appropriated for the support of Outside Poor the ensuing year, of which two thousand (2000) dollars be assessed the present year. [Left margin:] (2747.11) [Left margin:] (2000) Art. 11. On motion of Mr. W. H. Whitaker it was Voted: That the sum of ten thousand (10,000) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the repairs and improvements of the Highways the ensuing year. [Left margin:] (10,000) Art. 12. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the sum of four thousand four hundred and thirty-eight and 87/100 (4438.87) dollars be appropriated for the support of Street Lights the ensuing year, of which four thousand two hundred and fifty (4,250) dollars be assessed the present year. [Left margin:] (4438.87) [Left margin:] (4250) Arts. 13 & 27 On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp these articles were taken up together On motion of Mr. C. G. Kauffmann it was Voted: That the sum of three thousand nine hundred and forty one and 34/100 (3941.34) dollars be appropriated for the support of the Fire Department the ensuing year, including a balance of four hundred and sixteen and 53/100 (416.53) dollars standing to the credit of the Fire Department and a balance of twenty four and 81/100 (24.81) dollars standing to the credit of [Left margin:] (3941.34) 509 1897. Fire Alarm maintenance, of which amount thirty-five hundred (3500) dollars be assessed the present year. [Left margin:] (3500) Voted: That the sum of three hundred ($300) dollars be appropriated and assessed for additional Fire Alarm Boxes. On motion of Rev. C. A. Staples it was Voted: That the locating and putting in of Fire Alarm Boxes be transferred from the town to the fire engineers and that the expense of new fire alarm boxes be considered as part of Fire Department expenses. [Left margin:] (300) Arts. 14 & 17 These articles were taken up together on motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp who presented the report of the Committee of Twenty - appointed at session held March 1st and as the report had been printed in the Lexington Minute-Man as ordered, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the several items of the report were taken up separately and the following appropriations were made: - For Care of Common; two hundred (200) dollars, to be assessed. [Left margin:] (200) For Constables and Police; two thousand (2000) dollars, to be assessed. [Left margin:] (2000) For Fuel & Lights for Halls & Stone Building; ten hundred and twenty-four and 10/100 (1024.10) dollars of which one thousand dollars be assessed. [Left margin:] (1024.10) [Left margin:] (1000) Hydrants - this item caused considerable discussion on inquiries of Mr. A. S. Mitchell as to who were responsible for the care and condition of the Hydrants, he claiming that many of them were not in proper order for use. Messrs. Alderman, Frizelle, Whitcher, Parker, Lewis, Mead, Hutchinson, Janvrin, Clapp & Parsons took part in the discussion and it was finally Voted: That the Fire Engineer examine the condition of the hydrants once a month and report to the Water Commissioners. The vote was taken by polling the housel 76 in favor and 51 opposed and the following appropriation was made: - three thousand and fifteen (3015) dollars, of which twenty-eight hundred and twenty six and 25/100 (2826.25) dollars be assessed. [Left margin:] (3015) [Left margin:] (2826.25) For Interest, twenty-five hundred (2500) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (2500) For Insurance; nine hundred and eighty one and 89/100 (981.89) dollars appropriated, of which nine hundred and fifty (950.00) dollars be assessed. [Left margin:] (981.89) [Left margin:] (950) 510 1897. For Printing: five hundred (500) dollars appropriated, of which two hundred and eighty and 81/100 (280.81) dollars be assessed. [Left margin:] (500) [Left margin:] (280.81) For Ringing Bells, East Lexington: thirty-five (35.00) dollars appropriated and assessed. Voted: That the ringing of the bell at the Centre Village at noon be discontinued. [Left margin:] (35.00) For Removal of Snow: five hundred (500) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (500) For Watering Streets: fourteen hundred and forty and 47/100 (1440.47) dollars appropriated, of which one thousand (1000) dollars be assessed. [Left margin:] (1440.47) [Left margin:] (1000.) Voted: That one fourth of the expense of Street Watering be assessed on abutters as has been the custom for the past two years and that the Selectmen be instructed to extend the watering to the Arlington line. For Contingent Expenses: two thousand (2000) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (2000) For making good the deficiency shown on page 167 of the printed town report; twelve hundred and eighty-six and 79/100 ($1286.79) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (1286.79) For Discount for prompt payment of Taxes: six hundred ($600) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (600) For Abatement of Taxes: five hundred (500) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (500) For Assessors: six hundred (600) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (600) For Auditors: One hundred ($100) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (100) For Collector of Taxes: seven hundred ($700) dollars appropriated and assessed. The salary of the Collector to be one per cent of the taxes collected by him. [Left margin:] (700) For Janitors of Halls & Stone Buildings: eight hundred ($800) dollars appropriated of which five hundred and twenty-eight and 55/100 ($528.55) dollars be assessed. [Left margin:] (800) [Left margin:] 528.55) For Librarians & Assistants: twelve hundred ($1200) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (1200) For Registrars of Voters: one hundred ($100) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (100) For School Committee: three hundred ($300) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (300) For Selectmen: one thousand ($1000) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (1000) 511 1897. For Treasurer of Cary Library: Fifty (50) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (50) For Town Clerk: thee [sic] hundred ($300) dollars appropriated and assessed. [Left margin:] (300) For Town Treasurer: after some discussion and in view of the fact that the bond of the Treasurer had been increased from ten thousand (10,000) dollars to twenty thousand (20,000) dollars it was Voted: That the salary of the Treasurer be fixed at five hundred and fifty ($550) dollars which amount was appropriated and ordered to be assessed. [Left margin:] (550) For Board of Health: three hundred (300) dollars appropriated and assessed. One hundred and fifty (150) dollars for services & one hundred and fifty (150) dollars for expenses. [Left margin:] 150 [Left margin:] 150 Art. 14. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the Assessors be requested to deduct from the amount required to be assessed, an amount equal to the state and county tax. Voted: That a separate account be kept of the moneys accruing to the town as its share of the corporation and bank tax, and that the amounts paid for state and county taxes be charged to said account; any excess in the aggregate of the corporation and bank tax above the disbursements for state and county taxes to be added to the contingent fund. Voted: That all miscellaneous income received by the Treasurer during the year which shall not belong to any particular account or department be added to the contingent fund. (for further action so adjourned meeting Apr 5 1897) Art. 15. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That for the purpose of procuring temporary loans to and for the use of the town of Lexington in anticipation of the taxes of the present municipal year, the Town Treasurer is hereby authorized to borrow from time to time with the approval of the Board of Selectmen a sum or sums not exceeding in the aggregate sixty five thousand ($65,000) dollars and to execute and deliver the note or notes of the town therefor payable within one year from the time the loan is made, with interest thereon at a rate not exceeding 5% per annum. All debts incurred under this vote shall be paid from the 512 1897. taxes of the present municipal year. Art. 16. On motion of Mr. L. A. Saville it was Voted: That all taxes for the current year be made payable on or before Dec. 1, 1897, and that a discount of one half of one per cent for all full months prior to said date be deducted for prompt payment, and that all taxes remaining unpaid at the date be subject to interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, and that the Collector be instructed to collect all taxes before June 1st 1898. Art. 17. See action under Article 13. Art. 4. On motion of Mr A. S. Mitchell as amended by Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That two hundred (200) dollars be appropriated for Care of Cemetery. Seventy-four & 28.100 ($74.28) dollars to be taken from state road account and one hundred and twenty- five and 72/100 ($125.72) dollars to be taken from unexpended tramp appropriation. for further action see adjourned meeting Apr 5 1897 [Left margin:] No Ass[essment] Mr. M. H. Merriam offered a report on Sewage, which had been printed and circulated. See Report of Comitee Page 410 On motion of Mr A. S. Parsons it was Voted: That after the reading of the report the meeting be adjourned to Monday April 5, 1897, at 7.30 o'clock P.M. Mr Merriam read the report of the Committee as printed, after which the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned for one week. Adjourned Meeting Lexington April 5 1897. Meeting called to order by the Moderator at 7.30 o'clock P.. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the report of the Sewerage Committee which was read just before the adjournment, be laid on the table. Art. 18 On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars be appropriated and assessed for constructing sidewalks with [Left margin:] (500) 513 1897. concrete or other materials where the abutter will pay one half the expense thereof. Art. 19. The Moderator read from the deed of conveyance, the terms by which the property known as "Hastings Park" was conveyed to the Lexington Field and Garden Club, and on motion of Mr R. P. Clapp seconded by Rev. C. A. Staples it was Voted: That the Selectmen are hereby authorized to accept, in behalf of the town, a conveyance from the Lexington Field and Garden Club, of a lot of land known as "Hastings Park," lying at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and the Lincoln Road, and being the same lot described in deed to said Field and Garden Club, recorded with Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds, Book 2070, Page 258: the deed of conveyance to contain so far as applicable, substantially the same conditions or restrictions as those found in said deed to the Field and Garden Club. Voted: That ths sum of one hundred and fifty (150) dollars be appropriated for the care and maintenance of said Park during the current year, the money to be taken from unexpended balance belonging to the grant for heating of the Town Hall. [Left margin:] (150) Art. 4. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp Art. 4 was taken up and on his motion is was Voted: That the sum of five hundred ($500) dollars be appropriated for Better Preservation of Town Records, of which the sum of four hundred and ten ($410) dollars be assessed the present year. [Left margin:] (500) [Left margin:] (410) Art. 20. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp this article was laid on the table. Subsequently it was taken up and the Town Clerk explained the views of the Commissioners and offered a motion to alter Section One of the by-laws for rules and regulations of the Water Department. Mr. Chas. B. Davis moved and it was Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 21 On motion of Mr. C. G. Kauffmann it was Voted: That the sum of one hundred and twenty-five ($125) [Left margin:] (125) 514 1897. dollars be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of buying an additional horse for the Fire Department. Art. 22. This article caused considerable discussion which was participated in the Messrs. Clapp, Kauffann, Chatfield, Cutter, & Alderman an on motion of Mr. Cornelius Wellington a vote was taken on recommitting the subject to the Fire Engineers, to report thereon at a future meeting. The vote was taken by polling the house, 49 in favor and 5 opposed, and the Article was recommitted. Art. 23 On motion of Mr. Franklin Alderman, after some discussion it was Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed which vote was doubted by 7 votes and on polling the house, 40 voted in favor of indefinite postponement and 18 against and the article was indefinitely postponed. Art. 24. Mr. E. S. Spaulding for the Selectmen read the following report: "On petition of Geo. H. Thurston and others, we hereby recommend that Sherman Street as now laid out from Grant Street to Fletcher Ave. be accepted when deed free of all uncumbrance to the Town of Lexington and that the sum of two hundred dollars be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of grading said street." John P. Hutching E. S. Spaulding W. H. Whitaker Selectmen of Lexington Lexington March 17, 1897. and on motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the report of the Selectmen be accepted and that the sum of two hundred ($200) dollars be appropriated and assessed for the purpose of grading Sherman Street. [Left margin:] (200) Art. 25. Mr. J. F. Hutchinson for the Selectmen asked for further time to consider the matter, which was voted. Art. 26. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the Selectmen be authorized to contract with the State Highway Commissioners for the construction of an additional section of the State Highway. 515 1897. Art. 27. See action under Article 13. Art. 28. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the matter be indefinitely postponed. Art. 14. On motion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That subject to the vote already adopted under Article 14 with reference to a deduction of an amount equal to the state and county tax, the Assessors be requested to assess the several sums appropriated at the present March meeting except in so far as the same have been voted to be taken or transferred from unexpended balances. [Left margin:] (1000) not Bonds Art. 4. On otion of Mr. R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That the Assessors are requested not to assess the sum of ten thousand dollars, or any sum, for payment of the ten water bonds maturing Nov. 1, 1897, and that the Selectmen are requested to call a special town meeting to be held before Oct 1st 1897, for the purpose of authorizing an issue of $10,000 of bonds under Chap. 160 of the Acts of 1896, to refund said maturing bonds. On motion of Rev. C. A. Staples it was Voted: That the unexpended balance of Tramp appropriation be used for the same purpose the present year. On motion of Mr. H. G. Janvrin it was Voted: That the borses beloinging to the Fire Department be used for fire purposes only. The report of the Sewerage Committee was taken up and on motion of Mr. A. S. Parsons it was Voted: That the Town petition the Legislature for an act to provide for the addition of a portion of the Town of Lexington to the Metropolitan Sewerage System in accordance with a draft of such an act submitted by the committee with their report. (See page 8 of said report.) Voted: That the Town petition the Legislature for an act to 516 1897 authorize the Town of Lexington to construct a system of sewerage and to provide for the payment therefor in accodance with a draft of such an act submitted by the committee with their report. See page 11 of said report. On motion of Mr R. P. Clapp it was Voted: That Section 6 on page 12 of the printed report of the Sewerage Comittee be amended (by substituting one fourth for one third) so as to read, "provided that it shall not pay less than one fourth nor nore than one half of the whole cost." The Sewerage Comittee were anxious to be discharged from further duty but after some discussion on motion of Mr. H. G. Janvrin it was Voted: That the Selectmen and the Sewerage Comittee be authorized to appear before the Legislative Committee and aid in securing the passage of the acts recommended by said Sewerage Committee. Meeting declared dissolved A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk 517 1897. Bequest of Mrs Lydia M. Russell. Town Treasurer's Office Lexington Mass March 30th 1897. $200.00 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of two hundred dollars ($200.00) from Mrs. Lydia M. Russell of Lexington Mass. the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap. 225 of the Acts of 1870 upon Lot #25 old # and 217 new # in the old part of Town Cemetery near the High School House in said Lexington in dressing and care of said Lot, monuments, walks and avenues adjacent thereto. Edwin S. Spaulding Town Treasurer. Lexington April 24, 1897. Received for record. Recorded on Page 517 of Volume of Town Records from 1881 to - A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk Bequest of Estate of Hiram Pierce, Town Treasurer's Office. Lexington Mass. August 2nd 1897 $100.00 Pursuant to a vote of the inhabitants of the Town of Lexington in town meeting assembled on the 2nd day of November 1875 the Town Treasurer hereby acknowledges the receipt of One Hundred dollars (100.00) from the estate of Hiram Pierce from Frank D. Pierce Administrator the interest of which is to be expended in accordance with said vote and Chap. 225 of the Acts of 1870 upon Lot 253 in the old part of Town Cemetery near the High School House in said Lexington, in dressing and care of said Lot, Monuments, Walks and Avenues adjacent thereto. Geo. D. Harrington Town Treasurer. Lexington August 2 1897 Received for Record. Recorded on Page 517 of Volume of Town Records from 1881 to - Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk 518 1897 At a meeting of the Selectmen, Assessors and Town Clerk, holden Saturday, September 18, 1897, the following action was taken: Resolutions on the death of Joseph F. Simonds. Whereas - the hand of death has been laid upon our associate and fellow-citizen Mr. Joseph F. Simonds, who for the past thirty-five years has been the Chairman of the Board of Assessors of the Town of Lexington, filling that important duty with signal ability, intelligence and fidelity and who had served for many years as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen of the Town, discharging all the duties of that still more important trust with satisfaction to its citizens on all occasions; be it Resolved - that we testify by these resolutions to our high appreciation of his admirable qualities as a town- officer, citizen, man, and friend, that we rejoice in the fact that his keen, active mind was unimpaired by the weight of his fourscore and seven years of life, so rare a qualification of so advanced an age and formed the happy blending of the old aphorism of "old men for counsel and young men for action," aggresive and firm as he was in action and wise and able in counsel, and we realize that his death causes another broken link in the chain of the past and present, and that our associate embodied in his nature the careful, painstaking, conservative attributes of the past generation, seasoned and mingled with the bold, active, progressive character of the present; we further testify our respect for the genial, manly and honest side of his life, for his interest in all needed improvements public and private, for his sense of justice and fairness, and willingness to do what in his best judgment was the right, without fear or favor; and be it firther Resolved - that we remember the family of our associate in their affliction and tender them our heartiest sympathy - that these resolutions be entered on the records of the town and that a copy be 519 1897. sent to the family of the deceased. John S. Hutchinson Edwin S. Spaulding William H. Whitaker Selectmen. Walter Wellington George W. Sampson Assessors. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Warrant for a Town Meeting Saturday October 2nd, 1897. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in town affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall, on Saturday, the second day of October, A.D., 1897, at 7.30 o'clock P.M., to act on the following articles, viz: - Art. 1. To choose a Moderator to preside at said meeting. Art. 2. To choose by ballot a member of the Board of Water Commissioners to serve until the annual town meeting, in the year 1900, to fill the vacancy caused by the refusal of Frank H. Locke to accept the office. Art. 3. To see if the town will alter or amend Section One of the by-laws for rules and regulations of the Water Department whereby it is provided that no member of the Board of Water Commissioners shall receive any salary or other compensation for his services; or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 4. To see if the town will vote to issue Water Bonds for the sum of ten thousand dollars for the purpose of extending the water mains and for putting in a filter at the pumping station, or act in any manner relating thereto. 520 1897. Art. 5. To see if the town will vote to issue bonds to the amount of ten thousand dollars, under the authority and provisions of Chapter one hundred and sixty (160), of the Acts of 1896, for the purpose of refunding an equal amount of bonds of the Town, denominated Lexington Water Bonds, which become due November 1st, 1897, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 6. To see if the town mill accept the gift of an oil portrait of the late Geo. E. Muzzey, presented by Rev. Edward G. Porter. Art. 7. To see if the town will vote to refund to Eliphalet S. Wetherbee such sum of money as said town shall determine, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 252 of the Acts of 1897, or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 8. To see if the town will appropriate the sum of six hundred dollars to replace a shed at the Poor Farm, for the storage of wagons, carts, tools, etc., or act in any manner relating thereto. Art. 9. To see if the town will appoint a Committee to wait upon the officials of the Boston and Maine R. R. Co. in regard to constructing a street from Massachusetts Avenue to Sherman Street. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this sixteenth day of September A.D. 1897. John F. Hutchinson Edwin S. Spaulding William H. Whitaker Selectmen of Lexington. Return of the Constable. Lexington, September 24th 1897. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified 521 1897. the inhabitants of the town of Lexington by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in the post offices and other public places in each village, and by mailing a duly attested copy of the warrant to every registered voter in the town, seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: William B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Lexington October 2nd 1897. The meeting was called to order by the Town Clerk at the time specified in the warrant and the warrant and the return of the Constable was read and the business of the meeting proceeded as follows: Art. 1. Voted: That the polls be kept open 3 minutes for choice of Moderator. On ballot, 21 ballots were cast all for Geo. W. Sampson, who was declared elected as Moderator and was sworn by the Clerk. Art. 2. On motion of Mr. J. F. Hutchinson as amended by Mr. A. S. Parsons, it was Voted: That the polls be kept open 20 minutes for choice of a Water Commissioner, to serve until the annual meeting in the year 1900, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Frank H. Locke's refusal to accept said office. On ballot, 66 ballots were cast as follows: Nelson W. Jenney 34. J. H. Frizelle 23. Francis Locke 9. and Nelson W. Jenney was declared elected as Water Commissioner to serve until the annual town meeting in the year 1900. Art. 3. Mr. L. A. Saville moved that Section 1 of the By-Laws for rules and regulations of the Water Department be amended so that the Water Commissioners could be allowed to receive a salary of one hundred dollars 522 1897. each per year for their services and stated that owing to the large amount of property under their care and custody, and the demands made upon their time and deliberations, the sum named was but a small compensation. Mr. E. Q. Bayley seconded the motion, Mr. B. C. Whitcher favored it; the motion was opposed by Mr. R. P. Clapp and Mr. A. S. Parsons and after some discussion the motion was declared not carried. At 7.02 o'clock an alarm of fire was sounded and as the fire was at Mr. Merriam's factory near the Town Hall, and on motion of Mr. E. A. Bayley, it was Voted, That a recess of 30 minutes be taken by the meeting. Art. 4. Mr. B. C. Whitcher moved and it was unanimously - Voted: That the sum of ten thousand dollars is hereby appropriated for the purpose of purchasing materials, laying pipes and doing other work necessary for the extension of the water mains and for supplying water, and putting in a filter at the pumping station, the same to be borrowed by the issue of bonds in the aggregate principal sum of ten thousand dollars of the denomination of one thousand dollars each, bearing interest at the rate of four per cen. per annum, payable semi-annually at the office of the town treasurer, or at any bank in Boston, that the board of Selectmen may designate on the face of the bonds. That said bonds and interest shall be made payable in gold coin of the United States of standard weight and fineness. Said bonds shall be denominated on the face thereof "Lexington Water Bones," and shall be signed by the Town Treasurer and countersigned by the Selectmen or a majority thereof, and shall be payable as follows: One of such bonds shall be payable on the first day of January, 1899, and one of such bonds shall be payable on the first day of January thereafter, until and including January 1, 1908. Instead of establishing a sinking fund for the payment 523 1897 of such bonds the board of assessors shall without further vote in the year 1898 and in each year thereafter, assess the sum of one thousand dollars until said debt shall be extinguished, in the same manner as other taxes are assessed under the provisions of section 34 or Chapter 11 of the Public Statutes. Art. 5. Mr. J. F. Hutchinson moved and it was Voted: That the town issue ten bonds of one thousand dollars each, dated November 1st, 1897, payable in twenty years from date, and bearing interest at the rate of four per cent per annum, principal and interest to be paid in gold coin of the United States of the present standard of weight and fineness, to refund an equal amoung of the bonds of the town denominated Lexington Water Bonds, which become due November 1st, 1897, under the authority of Chapter 160 of the Acts of 1896. Voted: That said bonds be sold at private sale under the direction of the Selectmen upon the best terms they can obtain. Art. 6. Mr. J. F. Hutchinson read the following letter from Rev. Edward G. Porter: - "Boston September 30, 1897. To the Selectmen of Lexington, Gentlemen, Feeling the importance of preserving the records and other memorials of every period in our town's history, I have always endeavored to encourage any effort having for its object the collection of books, documents, weapons, protraits and other objects that may property illustrate the various stages in our municipal progress. It is a matter of common regret among us that so many of our founders, our defenders and our chosen leaders have passed into comparative obscurity, because their contemporaries neglected to transmit adequate memorials of their services. We cannot repair the loss creased by this neglect of former generations, but it is in our power to see that the record of our own time shall be as complete as the welfare 524 1897 of the town and the claims of posterity will surely demand. Among our representative citizens who have been thoroughly identified with the affairs of the town, few have given more time or though or sympathetic devotion to its interests than the late George E. Muzzey. His death in office, as chairman of the Board of Selectmen nine months ago caused a profound feeling of sadness throughout the town such as we have seldom seen. The expressions heared everywhere in public and in private, showed the place which Mr. Muzzey had won the hearts of the people. He loved the town as few men loved it. He would make any sacrifice and bear any burden to promote its prosperity. He is unflagging zeal for its name, its honor, its traditions and its numerous attractions remind one of the ancient Hebrew who is said to have had Jerusalem engraven upon his breastplate. It was indeed, Mr. Muzzey's chief joy to serve his fellow-townsmen - and strangers too - in any capacity and at any time. Such loyalty to the town, such fidelity in the discharge of every trust, such as unselfish and patriotic spirit deserve the tributes which have been already given in official records. Wishing to supplement these by a portrait, I submitted an indifferent photograph - the only one taken in recent years - to Miss Jane Bartless, whose admirable copy of Stuart's Revere hangs in our library. She has done for us what she could with such slender material to work from. The likeness is certainly there upon the canvas, and it reveals fairly well the character of the man. I offer it gladly to the Town as a token of my sincere attachment to its interests of the past, the present and the future. As to the place to be assigned such portraits I leave the decision to your Board, in consultation perhaps with the Trustees of the Cary Library who, with you, have assumed their custody. The library room can offer only provisional shelter for them. Its wall spaces are needed, or soon will be, for book-stacks; and the light has never been favorable for portraits. Whether some of them can 525 1897 be hung to advantage in the main hall on the second floor is for you to determine. May we not hope that the day is not far distant when Lexington will rejoice on the possession of a suitable fire-proof building, waiting to receive the priceless treasures in literature and in art which we already have, and which I am confident will steadily increase as the years go by. I am Gentlemen with much respect Yours faithfully Edward G. Porter." and moved the following resolutions: - Resolved - that the Town of Lexington accept with sincere gratitude the gift of an oil portrait of the late George E. Muzzey, presented by Rev. Edward G. Porter. My Muzzey, faithfully, served his country in the late Rebellion, and his native town of Lexington for many years in various positions of honor and trust, being Chairman of the Board of Selectmen at the time of his death, and be it further Resolved - that there resolutions be spread upon the Town records and a copy sent to Mr. Porter, and said resolutions were unanimously accepted by the by the meeting. Rev. C. G. Staples asked leave of the meeting to present the following resolution: - Resolved by the citizens of Lexington in town meeting assembled that the thanks of the town be presented to Miss Julia A. Goddard of Brookline in grateful acknowledgement of the gift of a portrait of William Dawes, her grandfather, who with Paul Revere brought the news to the town of the coming of the British troops on the night of April 18th 1775 - and that the same be hing in Cary Library opposite that of Paul Revere. Also that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to communicate this vote to Miss Goddard - and gave a brief history of the man; but as there was no article in the warrant to cover the acceptance of such gift it was agreed that it should be presented to the town through the Selectmen - and the Selectmen accepted the 526 1897 same in behalf of the town. Art. 7. Mr. G. W. Sampson gave a history of the case and read the report of a former Committee which was appointed to investigate the case. Mr. H. E. Hold favored the refunding of taxes overpaid with interest Mr. D. F. Hutchinson opposed refunding, and the matter was discussed by Messrs Maynard, Clapp, Prince, Parsons, Wheeler, Lewis, Glass, B. F. Brown, Whitcher and Bayley, and it was finally Voted: That Mr. Wetherbee be refunded the amount he has overpaid in taxes with interest; that a committee of three be appointed by the chair to examine the town books and interview and question Mr. Wetherbee, and conduct any other necessary investigation; and to ascertain the amount of the note on which he has paid; and to determine how much Mr. Wetherbee has paid on account of that note (and his other taxable property.) since he came to term, also to figure what he should have paid on said note of $14,000 *and his other property) for the same time, to determine whether the town owes Mr. Wetherbee on Mr. Wetherbee owes the town. Said Committee to report their findings to the town with their recommendations. The above vote was taken by polling the house - 22 "yes", 8 "no." The following Committee was appointed: Daniel F. Hutchinson. Robert P. Clapp. Hosea E. Holt. Art. 8. On motion of Mr. C. M. Parker it was Voted: That the matter be referred to the Selectmen with authority to expend such sum of money as may be necessary to do the work, and that the money be taken from any unappropriated money in the town treasury. Art. 9. Mr. E. A. Bayley explained the necessity for the people on Grant and Sherman Sts having something done to better the access to the Main St, and that the R. R. be 527 1897 had promised to do the work but had done nothing yet and it was Voted: That the board of Selectmen and two other citizens to be appointed by the Chairs, be a Committee to interview the officials of the R. R. and endeavor to have them do something this fall. And the Chair appointed as such Committee. John F. Hutchinson. Edwin S. Spaulding. William H. Whitaker. Selectmen. George F. Mead. Leonard A. Saville. Meeting dissolved. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Warrant for a Town Meeting, Tuesday, Nov 2. 1897. To William B. Foster, Constable of Lexington, Greeting: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, qualified by law to vote in State, District, and County affairs, to assemble at the Town Hall, on Tuesday, the second of November, A.D. 1897, at six o'clock A.M., to cast their ballots for the following State, District and County officers, viz: - Governor, Lieutenant-Governor, Secretary, Auditor, Treasurer and Receiver General, Attorney-General, Councillor for Sixth District, Senator for Fifth Middlesex District, Representative in the General Court for Thirteenth Middlesex District, County Commissioner for Middlesex County for three years, County Treasurer for Middlesex County for three years, Registter of Deeds for Southern Middlesex District for three years. The election officers will receive votes for the above on the official ballot prepared by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The polls will be opened immediately after 528 1897. the organization of the meeting and will be kept open until four o'clock P.M. and as much longer as the meeting may direct, not to extend beyond sunset. Hereof fail not and make due return of this warrant with your doings thereon to the Town Clerk, on or before the time of said meeting. Given under our hands at Lexington this seventh day of October A.D. 1897. John F. Hutchinson Edwin S. Spaulding W. H. Whitaker Selectmen of Lexington. (At the above meeting the Selectmen request an informal expression of the voters, as to whether or not a location of tracks of the Lexington Street Railway shall be granted. The vote on the above question shall be by hallot, "Yes" or "No.") Return of the Constable on the foregoing Warrant Lexington October 27, 1897. Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the inhabitants of the town of Lexington, by posting a duly attested copy of the warrant in post offices and other public places in each village and by mailing a duly attested copy of the warrant to every registered voter in the town seven days before the time of said meeting. Attest: William B. Foster. Constable of Lexington. A true copy of the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 529 1897. The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that you are duly authorized by vote of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Lexington, Massachusetts, to erect and maintain poles and wires thereon in the following named streets and highway of said town, in the locations shown on the map or plan filed. The posts shall be of the material of the posts now standing in said town, or other suitable material, and shall be not less than twenty-five feet in length. The wires shall be not less than twenty feet from the ground, and located substantially as no run. A copy of this permit is recorded in the records of the town of Lexington. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Following are the streets and highways above referred to: {Left margin: check mark] Massachusetts Avenue, near Lexington Common, one pole. Signatures of Selectmen: John F. Hutchinson. Date Nov. 2, 1897. 530 1897. Lexington, November 27 1897. Meeting called to order by the Town Clerk, at 6 o'clock A.M., who read the warrant and the return of the Constable thereon. Chas. W. Swan and Abram B. Smith were sworn as Ballot Clerks and receipted for a sealed package said to contain 900 ballots for State Election, and Irving Stone and Bartlett J. Harrington were sworn as deputy ballot clerks. The ballot box was shown to be empty and the key thereof was delivered to William B. Foster the Constable in attendance and the Chairman of the Selectmen declared the polls open and the balloting commenced. At 9.50 A.M. on unanimous consent of the Selectmen and Town Clerk, 100 ballots were taken from the ballot box and the following tellers, who were sworn by the Town Clerk, commenced their labors J. F. Maynard, Byron E. Earle, B. C. Whitcher, H. A. C. Woodward, P. F. Dacey, G. W. Spaulding, Geo. L. Pierce, Geo. D. Harrington and Francis Locke. At 10.30, 100 ballots were taken from the box; at 11.30, 100 ballots were taken out, at 1.50, 100 ballots were taken out; at 3.15, 100 ballots were taken out; at 4 o'clock 63 ballots were taken out, making 563 in all. The Ballot Box showed 566. Names checked on Ballot Clerk's list 563. After the completion of tabulating the ballots by the tellers, the Chairman of the Selectmen gave the result as follows: - - For Governor. - John Bascom of Williamstown, Six, (6) Thomas C. Brophy of Boston, Two, (2) William Everett of Qunicy, Fifty-five, (55) George Fred Williams of Dedham, Eighty-one, (81) Roger Wolcott of Boston, Four hundred, (400) Blanks, Nineteen, (19) 531 1897. - For Lieutenant Governor. - Edward A. Buckland of South Hadley, Three, (3) Christopher T. Cappahan of Holyoke, Eighty-three (83) James E. Cotter of Hyde Park, Forty-five, (45) W. Murray Crane of Dalton, Three hundred, seventy-nine (379) Williard O. Wylie of Beverly, Eleven, (11) Blanks, Forty-two, (42) - For Secretary. - Addison W. Barr of Worcester, Three, (3) Charles D. Nash of Whitman, Eighty-five (85) William M. Olin of Boston, Three hundred & eighty, (380) Edwin Sawtell of Brockton, Seven, (7) Bernard M. Wolf of Boston, Thirty-one, (31) Blanks, Fifty-seven, (57) - For Treasurer. - George A. Brown of Lynn, Three, (3) Robert C. Heabberley of Hyde Park, Nine, (9) Edward P. Shaw of Newburyport, Three hundred & seventy-four, (374) Horace P. Tobey of Wareham, Forty-one, (41) Thomas A. Watson of Braintree, Eighty-one, (81) Blanks, Fifty-five, (55) - For Auditor. - Joseph Ballam of Boston, Six, (6) Harry Douglas of Great Barrington, Firty, (40) John W. Kimball of Fitchburg, Three hundred & seventy-three, (373) Joseph Henry Sheldon of Haverhill, Eighty-one, (81) Herbert M. Small of Templeton, Six, (6) Blanks, Fifty-seven, (57) - For Attorney-General. - Wolcott Hamlin of Amherst, Ten, (10) William Harrison of Lawrence, Six, (6) Hosea M. Knowlton of New Bedford, Three hundred & seventy-six, (376) William W. McClench of Chicipee, Thirty-seven, (37) John A. O'Keefe of Lynn, Seventy-three, (73) Blanks, Sixty-one, (61) 532 1897 - For Councillor - Sixth Dist. - Elisha H. Shaw of Chelmsford, Four hundred & thirteen, (413) Blanks, One hundred & fifty, (150) - For Senator - Fifth Middlesex Dist. - William V. Hyde of Waltham, Ninety-two, (92) Henry Parsons of Marlborough, Three hundred & sixty one, (361) William Cushing Wait of Medford, Forty-two, (42) Blanks, Sixty-eight, (68) - For Representative in General Court - Thirteenth Mid. Dist. - George F. Mead of Lexington, Three hundred & seventy-two, (372) R. P. Clapp, Four, (4) Saml. Lord, One, (1) I. Stone, One, (1) A. S. Parsons, One, (1) H. Bowen, One, (1) Dennis Dinah, One, (1) Blanks, One hundred & eighty-two, (182) - For County Commissioner - Middlesex - Samuel O. Upham of Waltham, Three hundred & ninety-eight, (398) Blanks, One hundred & sixty-five, (165) - For Register of Deeds - Middlesex Southern Dist. - Edwin O. Childs of Newton, Four hundred & six (406) Blanks, One hundred & fifty-seven, (157) - For County Treasurer - Middlesex - Joseph O. Hayden of Somerville, Four hundred & six, (406) Blanks, One hundred & fifty-seven, (157) After the announcement of the foregoing vote, the ballots cast and the tally sheets and check lists used, were sealed and endorsed as required by law, the returns were filled out and sealed, after which the meeting was declared dissolved. (Vote on Electric Road - "Yes" 369 - "No" 186 -) A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 533 1897. Arlington, Nov. 12, 1897. At a meeting of Town Clerk's comprising the thirteenth Middlesex Representative District held at noon this day, it was found that votes had been cast as follows: - | Arlington | Lexington | [total] --------------------------- | --------- | --------- | ------- George F. Mead of Lexington | 499. | 372. | 871. William H. Nolan | 2. | | 2. G. W. W. Sears | 1. | | 1. C. F. Oakman | 1. | | 1. James S. Munroe | 1. | | 1. R. P. Clapp | | 4. | 4. Samuel Lord | | 1. | 1. I. Stone | | 1. | 1. A. S. Parsons | | 1. | 1. H. Bowen | | 1. | 1. Dennis Dinah | | 1. | 1. and two certificates of election were fille out for George F. Mead of Lexington signed by B. Debmont Locke, Town Clerk of Arlington. Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk of Lexington. A true record. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. Lexington, November 17, 1897 I have this day delivered to George F. Mead of Lexington a certificate of his election as above recorded. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. 534 Lexington, Mass. Nov. 20, 1897. On the petition of Alfred Pierce, Leonard A. Saville, Walter H. Pierce and Robert B Taber, a majority of the Directors of the Lexington Street Railway Company for a location of tracks of said Company in the town of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with the necessary turnouts, curves, switches and sidings, together with the right of erecting poles and stringing wires and maintaining the same for operating the cars of said Company by electricity through certain streets through said town: And whereas a public hearing was given on Thursday, October 28th, 1897, after due notice thereof by publications in the Lexington Minute Man, the first publication being more than fourteen days before said hearing, to wit: on October 8th, 1897: It is ordered: - That locations as petitioned for be granted, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be hereafter imposed by the Selectmen, over the following streets, provided the Selectmen may first order said Railway Company to widen, straighten and grade any of said streets where they deem necessary, at the expense of said Company, viz: - That locations as petitioned for be granted, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be hereafter imposed by the Selectmen, over the following streets, provided the Selectmen may first order any of said streets where they deem necessary, at the expense of said Company, viz: - On Reed Street from a point 3600 feet, more or less, from its junction with Bedfort Street, westerly side. On Bedford Street from its junction with Reed Street to Massachusetts Avenue, Middle of the Street. On Massachusetts Avenue from the aforesaid junction to the Town Line at Arlington, Middle of the street. On Woburn Street from its junction with Massachusetts Avenue to the Town Line of Woburn. Southerly side to a point 3500 ft. more or less from Massachusetts Avenue. Northerly side to the Woburn line. On Maple Street from its junction with Massachusetts Avenue to its junction with Lowell Street. Westerly side to a point 700 feet more or less, thence Easterly side. 535 On Lowell Street from its junction with Maple Street to the intersection with Woburn Street. Easterly side. On Muzzey Street from its junction with Massachusetts Avenue to the junction of Forest Street. Westerly side, then on Forest Street from its junction with Muzzey Street to its junction with Waltham Street. Southerly side, or on Waltham St. from its junction with Massachusetts Avenue to its junction with Forest St. Middle of the street. The Selectmen reserve the right to determine either or both of these routes. On Waltham St. from its junction with Fores St. to the town line at Waltham. Middle of the street to a point 1500 feet more or less from Mass. Ave., then Easterly side. John F. Hutchingson. Edwin S. Spaulding. William H. Whitaker. Selectmen of Lexington. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville. Town Clerk. 536 The New England Telephone and Telegraph Company of Massachusetts. You are hereby notified that you are duly authorized by vote of the Board of Selectmen of the town of Lexington, Massachusetts, to erect and maintain poles and wires thereon in the following named streets and highways of said town, in the locations shown on the map or plan filed. The posts shall be of the material of the posts now standing in said town, or other suitable material, and shall be not less than twenty-five feet in length. The wires shall be not less than twenty-feet from the ground, and located substantially as now run. A copy of this permit is recorded in the records of the town of Lexington. Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. Following are the streets and highways above referred to: [Left margin: check mark] Woburn Street, east of B. & M. R. R., two poles. [Left margin: check mark] State Highway (formerly School St.), near Middle Street, five poles. Signatures of Selectmen: John F. Hutchinson E. S. Spaulding W. H. Whitaker Date Dec. 2, 1897. 537 Lexington Dec. 2, 1897 On the petition of Alfred Pierce et al a majority of the Directors of the Lexington Street Railway Company for a location of tracks of said Company in the town of Lexington in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the necessary turn outs, curves, switches and sididngs, together with the right of erecting poles and stringing wires and maintaining the same for operating the cars of said Company by electricity through certain streets through said town. And whereas a public hearing was given on Thursday October 28th 1897 after due notice thereof by publications in the Lexington Minute Man, the first publication being more than fourteen days before said hearing, to wit, on Oct. 8, 1897. It is ordered, That locations as petitioned for be granted subject to such conditions and restructions as may be hereafter imposed by the Selectmen over the following streets provided the Selectmen may first order said Railway Company to widen, straighten and grade any of said streets where they deem it necessary at the expense of said Company - Viz: - On Muzzey Street from its junction with Mass. Ave. to the junction of Forest St. westerly side, then on Forest Street from its junction with Muzzey St. to its function with Waltham St. southerly side and on Waltham St. from its junction with Mass. Ave. to its junction with Forest St. middle of the street. John F. Hutchinson E. S. Spaulding Selectmen of Lexington. Filed with Town Clerk Dec. 2, 1897. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 538 Terms, Restrictions and Conditions upon which locations of tracks of the Lexington Street Railway Company are granted, copies of said locations being hereto annexed, Viz: - Section 1. The right to build and operate the railway is upon the condition that said Company shall comply with all the laws of the Commonwealth applicable thereto, also with all the requirements of the by-laws of the Town of Lexington and the regulations of the Selectmen, both those now in force, and those that may hereafter be adopted. [Left margin:] Shall Comply with all Laws. Section 2. Within thirty days from November 20th, 1897, said Company shall file in the office of the Town Clerk of Lexington a written acceptance of the locations granted, with an agreement therein to comply with the requirements hereof. [Left margin:] Acceptance of Location. Section 3. Before beginning the construction of said Railway, said Company shall file with the Town Clerk of Lexington a description and plan of said location, showing in detail the proposed location of all tracks, sidings, turnouts, switches and poles, and such alterations in the width and grading of said streets as may be considered necessary for said road, and said locations shall be approved or modified within ten days, by the Selectmen, in writing, before said work of construction is commenced. All shade trees shall also be shown on said plan. [Left margin:] Plan to be filed. Section 4. The whole work of construction and the kind and quality of material used shall be under the direction and satisfactory to the Selectmen, and approved by them. Section 5. Said Company shall lay and use nine inch tram or firder rails of weight not less than ninety pounds to the yard, and sixty feet long "T" rails weighting not less than 56 pounds to the yard may be used where the tracks are located on side of streets, when satisfactory to the Selectmen. [Left margin:] Rails. 539 Section 6. The said Company shall use ties not less than 5 1-2 inches face, 5 inches thick, and 6 feet 6 inches long, of Chestnut, or such other material as the Selectmen shall approve. [Left margin:] Ties. Section 7. If in the opinion of the Selectmen, the widening, straightening or rebuilding of any street, bridge, or culvert is rendered necessary by reason of the location or construction, such widening, straightening or rebuilding shall be done by the Railway Company and the entire cost and expense thereof shall be paid by said Company. [Left margin:] Street Widening. Section 8. All tracks shall be laid under the direction of the Selectmen, and where they direct in conformity with the existing grade of the several streets in which they are laid. In case a change in the grade of any street or portion thereof shall be deemed necessary by the Selectmen for the proper laying of said tracks the expense of making such change shall be borne by said Company. Section 9. If at any time town shall lay sewer mains or other pipes in said streets, or widen said streets, or raise or lower the grade thereof, or make any alteration or excavation therein, and it shall be necessary to remove any of the tracks of said Company, the expense of such removal and of relaying or relocating said tracks shall be borne by said Company. Section 10. All costs and expenses for or in any way arising from the construction, maintaining, repairing or changing the location of said street railway or any part thereof, or any costs or expenses incurred, or that may be incurred by said Town of Lexington on account of or in any way growing out of the construction or operation of said Street Railway, shall be paid by said Company. 540 Section 11. All ways shall be left in as good and safe condition as when work was commenced, and the same shall be satisfactory to the Selectmen. Section 12. Said Company shall not have open the surface of any one street for the purpose of constructing said tracks, for a distance of more than 2500 feet at any one time, without a written permit from the Selectmen. Section 13. All surplus material removed from any of said streets during the construction of said railway shall be transported to any part of said town, within one and one-half miles from place of removal, at the expense of said Company, and placed wherever required by the Selectmen. [Left margin:] Surplus Material. Section 14. All poles erected by said Company on Massachusetts Avenue, Lowell Street, Muzzey Street, Bedford Street, Forest Street, on Waltham Street to Middle Street, and on Woburn Street to Lowell Street, on Maple Street as far as the estate of Alvin S. Butterfield, shall be of squared hard pine, and all poles shall be of sufficient strength to carry any and all wires that may at any time be attached to them, and shall be kept painted and of such color as the Selectmen shall determine. All poles shall be placed where the Selectmen designate, and the location of any said poles shall be changed at the expense of said Company whenever the Selectmen shall deem it necessary for the public convenience, welfare and safety, and shall so direct in writing. Cross-bars shall be placed on all the poles erected by said Company. [Left margin:] Poles. Section 15. Trolley wires, feed wires, and all other wires shall be of first quality, and of such capacity as the Selectmen from time to time may require; shall be not less than twenty feet from the ground, and guard wires shall be placed over said trolley wires wherever requred from time to time by the Selectmen. [Left margin:] Wires. 541 Said Board of Selectmen shall have the right to order that "all wires" in said streets shall be placed upon the poles of said Company, without prejudice however to the right of said Company to receive reasonable compensation from other companyies for the use of its poles, or arrangements shall be made by said Company with all other companies now having wires strung or hereafter having the right to string wires in said streets whereby they shall be granted the right to use said Company's poles for their wires; but no wires belonging to any other company or person shall be placed upon said poles without permission first being obtained in writing from said Selectmen. Any department of said town shall have the exclusive use of the upper cross-bar and the top of each pole, free of all charge, for the purpose of placing wires thereon for its own use. All wires shall be so placed as not to interfere with or be in dangerous proximity to any existing wires belonging to the Town of Lexington, or to any other person or company, and any change made in the location of existing wires or poles for the accommodation of any wires or poles to be set up under this order, shall be made at the expense of said Lexington Street Railway Company and subject to the approval of the Selectmen. Properly insulated copper wire of the best quality, properly connected and bonded to the rails, shall be laid at a suitable depth below the street surface to convey all return electricity. The construction of said Railway and of the electrical appliances thereof, and the setting them up and the connection of the same shall be done under the direction and to the satisfaction of an electrical engineer approved by the Selectmen. Section 16. Said Railway Company shall, at its own expense properly pave all the space between the rails and eighteen inches outside of each rail with first [Left margin:] Paving 542 quality new granite rectangular paving plocks wherever said track crosses a street walk or gutter wherever said track shall be laid in the centre of any street also at all turnouts and switches when in the centre of the street the entire space between the rails of the main track and 18 inches beyond the outside rail of the turn out or switch shall be properly paved as aforesaid. Where said track is not laid in the centre of the street, the surface of the road-bed and a space eighteen inches outside each rail shall be filled with macadam satisfactory to the Selectmen, level with the top of the rails. Wherever said track passes opposite to the entrance of any private avenue or driveway, said Company shall plank, pave or concrete said driveway or avenue, at the option of the Selectmen. Section 17. Said Lexington Street Railway Company shall run all the cars which run on its main line from Arlington Heights to Lexington Centre on Massachusetts Avenue through to the terminus of the road at North Lexington during the months of April to October, both inclusive, in each year, and in the other months of the year shall run cars as often as every half four between Arlington line and Lexington Centre, and as often as every hour between the Arlington line and North Lexington and between Lexington Centre and Waltham and Woburn between the hours of 6 A.M. and 11 P.M., and shall also run its cars thoughout the year at such times as will accommodate the school children going to and returning from school. And use good appliances, rolling stock and machinery satisfactory to the Selectmen, and keep the same and all tracks, appliances, turnouts, paving and property used in connection therewith in first-class order and repair, [Left margin:] Running of Care and Rolling Stock. and shall charge not exceeding five cents for each single fare for continuous passage from any point in Lexington to any other point in Lexington, including any transfers necessary to complete the trip; and school children shall be carried to and from school on school [Left margin:] Fares. 543 days for three cents each, cash fare. The Company shall also furnish tickets for school children ten rides for twenty-five cents. Said Company shall carry all members of the Police and Fire department free while in the performance of their duties. The fare from any point in Lexington to Shaker Glen shall be five cents, or from Shaker Glen to any point in Lexington, five cents. The fare from any point in Lexington to any point in Woburn or Waltham shall not exceed ten cents, and from any point in Woburn or Waltham to any point in Lexington shall not exceed ten cents. Section 18. The payment of said fare of five cents shall entitle the passenger paying the same to a transfer providing for a continuous ride within the limits of the Town of Lexington upon the cars of any other street railway company whose tracks may connect with the railway company of said Lexington Street Railway Company. The payment of a fare of five cents upon the cars of any street railway within the limits of said Lexington whose tracks may connect with those of said Lexington Street Railway Company, shall entitle the passenger paying the same to a transfer, providing for a continuous ride upon the cars of said Lexington Street Railway Company within the limits of said Lexington. [Left margin:] Transfers. Section 19. The said Company shall, before beginning work, deposit the sum of One Thousand Dollars with the Treasurer of the Town of Lexington, to be applied by said town, so far as may be necessary, towards the reimbursement of said town for all loss, expense and damage it may sustain or be liable for by reason of any failure on the part of said Company or its successors or assigns to keep and perform all or any part of said restrictions. Any part of said sum not [Left margin:] Damages: Deposit $1000 544 required for such reimbursement, to be paid to said Company, its successors or assigns within thirty days after the railway of said Company has been fully completed and in actual use to the satisfaction of the Board of Selectmen. Section 20. Said Company shall also before beginning work, execute under seal, and deliver to the Selectmen, an agreement in writing, satisfactory in form to said Selectmen, forever holding and saving harmless said town, its officers and agents, from and against all claims and demands for injury to person or property, costs, charges and expenses, or compensation for or on account of any defect or defects in said streets in consequence of said Company's failure to keep its track, turn-outs, switches, road-bed or any part thereof in repair, or in any way resulting from the construction and operation of said Street Railway Company upon and over said streets, and to reimburse said town for all loss or damage at any time sustained by it on account of said defects. [Left margin:] Bond. And also that it will save harmless said town and its officers and agents from all claims or demands for injury to person or property, costs, charges and expenses growing out or resulting from the erection, maintenance or use of said poles or wires on said streets, including the transmission of electric currents, or escapt of the same, and from any and all loss, cost or damage of every kind which it may at any time suffer by reason of the erection, maintenance operation and use of elective system for motive power. Section 21. A bond for $5000 of a reliable Casualty Company is also to be given to the Town of Lexington, insuring it against any suit for damages caused by the negligence of said Company, before any work is commenced. [Left margin:] Insurance Section 22. No tree or shrub shall be cut or trimmed [Left margin:] Trees. 545 by said Railway Company except by permission of the Selectmen. Section 23. All snow falling upon the tracks of said Company shall be removed from the streets or disposed of by said Company at its expense, in such manner as not to incommode public travel, and in such way as shall meet the approval of the Selectmen. [Left margin:] Snow. Section 24. Nothing in these restrictions shall be construed to in any way affect any Statute or other right that the town may now or in the future have in relation to Street Railways, their operation and use. [Left margin:] Not to affect Statutes. Section 25. The road shall be constructed and in operation before January 1st 1899. [Left margin:] Time of Completion. Section 26. The whole or any part of this location which shall not be built upon before January 1st, 1899 shall be void. [Left margin:] Location Void. But the time within which locations have been granted, or any of them, shall be built upon, may be extended by the Selectmen upon application by said Lexington Street Railway Company prior to January 1, 1899, if the failure to build upon said locations or any of them prior to said date shall not be owing to the fault or neglect of said Company. [Left margin:] Extension of Time. Section 27. Should the Railway Company at any time refuse or neglect to keep its tracks, road bed, poles, wires, equipments and fixtures, or any of them, in such condition as fully to meet the requirements of the Statutes of the Commonwealth or of these presents, or to observe any of the terms or requirements berein contained, and such default (except in case of failure properly to remove or dispose of snow) should continue in whole or in part for a period of twenty-four hours after written notice from the Selectmen specifying the alleged default, the Selectmen may cause the same to be corrected and made good, charging the expense thereof [Left margin:] Repairs may be made by Selectmen. 546 [thereof] to the Railway Company to be paid by it on or before the tenth day of the month in and following presentation of the bill, and any such expenses so incurred may be recovered of the Railway Company by the town (acting with the authority of the Selectmen alone) in an action of contract. And where the default consists in failure properly to remove or dispose of snow, if the same shall not be corrected and made good promptly on demand, the Selectmen may cause the snow to be removed or disposed of, charging the expense to the Company, the same to be repaid on or before the tenth day of the following month, with the same right of recovery on the part of the town as that hereinbefore expressed with regard to recovering other expenses. Section 28. Said Lexington Street Railway Company shall not sell or lease its railway tracks or location, nor any part thereof, nor the rights acquired hereunder to any person or corporation without the written consent of the Selectmen. [Left margin:] Not to Sell. Section 29. Said Company shall heat all cars when in use by them for the transportation of passengers at such times, by such means and to such extent as the Selectmen shall from time to time determine. [Left margin:] Heating of Cars. Section 30. In case the Town of Lexington shall vote to lay out and construct a highway one hundred feet wide on or before the next March town meeting, from the Arlington town line to a point near the centre of Lexington, along the range of hills running through the town, and provided also an appropriation sufficient for constructing said road is made by the town before said date, and in case said highway is built as aforesaid, said Company is to contribute ten per cent, but not to exceen ten thousand dollars, towards the expense of the same, and in consideration of said payment it shall have the right to lay its tracks, erect poles and wires and run cars in a reserved space in the middle of said highway. [Left margin:] New Highway. Section 31. In case the tracks of said Company are laid from the junction of Massachusetts Avenue on Waltham Street, said Company shall build a catch basin at the northwesterly corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Waltham Street and connect same by pipe to be laid under the the [sic] track of said Company in Massachusetts Avenue connecting said catch basin with Vine Brook; said catch basin and pipe to be of sufficient capacity to carry all surface water from said streets. [Left margin:] Surface Water. Section 32. Said corporation shall as compensation for the privileges herein granted, and for the use and occupation of the public streets by the lines of railway operated by it, pay to the Town of Lexington the sum of Five Hundred Dollars yearly on account of the expense of watering the streets upon which location have been granted to said Company for a term of five years. From and after the expiration of this term a further sum shall be paid, the increase to be in proportion to the increased mileage watered by the town on the streets in which the tracks of the Company shall be located at that time. [Left margin:] Street Watering. Section 33. The Selectmen may order the Company to deposit with the Treasurer of the Town of Lexington before December 1, 1898, the sum of One Thousand Dollars negotiable securities satisfactory to the Selectmen, or the Selectmen may require a deposit of One Thousand Dollars cash, to be applied by the Selectmen so far as may be necessary for the reimbursement of said town for removing snow in case said Company does not remove the same to the satisfaction of the Selectmen. [Left margin:] Deposit for Removal of Snow. The interest from time to time accruing on said deposit shall be paid over to the railway company as received. In case any of said deposit is applied as aforesaid, then said Company shall forthwith deposit with said Treasurer an amount in cash or securities, at the 548 option of the Selectmen as aforesaid sufficient to make and keep said deposit at One Thousand Dollars. In case negotiable securities are deposited as aforesaid, and it is necessary to sell the same for the reimbursement of said town as aforesaid said town may sell the same without notice either at public or private sale. John F. Hutchinson Edwin S. Spaulding W. H. Whitaker Selectmen of Lexington. Filed with Town Clerk of Lexington Dec. 20 1897. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk. 549 Lexington, Mass., Dec. 20, 1897. To the Selectmen of the Town of Lexington. Gentlemen: The Directors of the Lexington Steel Railway Co. hereby accept for said Company the locations for tracks in the strees of said town granted to said Company by said Selectmen by order dated Nov. 20th, 1897, and by supplementary order dated and passed Dec. 2, 1897, with the necessary turnouts, curves, switches and sidings, together with the right of erecting poles and stringing wires and maintaining the same for operating the cars of said Company by electricity, and agree to comply with the requirements thereof as expressed in a writing signed by said Selectmen and dated Dec. 20, 1897. Alfred Pierce Leonard A. Saville C. M. Gore Walter H. Peirce [sic] Charles Cummings Robb B. Taber Chas. E. Dresser Directors of the Lexington Street Railway Co. Filed with Town Clerk of Lexington Dec. 20, 1897. Attest: Leonard A. Saville, Town Clerk. A true copy. Attest: Leonard A. Saville Town Clerk.