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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 330-331
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., May 24, 1921.
Orders signed May 24, 1921.
#115. Detroit Edison Co. — $5.70
Michigan State Telephone — 2.88
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Gaylord Bros. (mending) — 7.50
Detroit Edison Co. — 5.45
Orders signed June 28, 1921.
#122. Michigan State Telephone — 2.88
Rupert, Crandall + Cotter Hdw etc. — 5.40
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Union Product Co. — 118.28
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Orders signed July 26, 1921.
#128. A. J. Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Wagonvoord Co. (binding) — 73.15
Detroit Edison Co. — 4.20
Michigan S. Telephone Co. — 2.88
Winthrop Packard Co. — 2.50
Baker Taylor Co. — 3.57
Librarian for frt + cartage on books on account — 6.65
Orders signed Aug. 22, 1921.
#137. Detroit Edison Co. — $8.40
Mich. S. Telephone Co. — 2.88
Howell Water Works — 12.32
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Sept. 1921.
The Library Board met at the library on Sept. 13, 1921.
Members present:— M. J. McPherson, and Dr. E. L. Avery.
Member absent: A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
The lists of books submitted by librarian were to be ordered by her.
A new Invoice + Bill book will be ordered by Mr. McPherson.
The librarian was instructed to send books needing binding a new to Wagonvoord Co. Lansing, Michigan.
A motion to adjourn. Carried.
Dr. E. L. Avery Sec. P.T.
Orders signed Sept. 27, 1921.
#143. A. J. Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Detroit Edison Co. — 5.15
Mich. S. Telephone Co. — 2.88
Orders signed Oct. 25, 1921.
#148. Printing Rules, postal cards borrower's cards — 23.50
E. K. Johnson + Son janitor's supplies — 4.35
Baker + Taylor books — 51.03
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Det. Edison Co.
Mich State Telephone Co.
Homer N Beach 1922 — 2.63
Winnifred Brown magazines for 1922 — 155.25
O. A. Bump work on roof — 26.25 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 332-333
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Oct. 1921.
The Library Board met at the library Friday evening October 21, 1921.
Members Present: M. J. McPherson and Dr. E. L. Avery.
Member absent: A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
The lists of new books submitted by M. J. McPherson were to be ordered by the librarian.
The matter of making our reference books viz: Century Dictionary and the International Encyclopedias, up to date was discussed. Two new Century books are to be purchased at $2.50 per volume as per letter.
A letter asking for best terms was dictated by Mr. McPherson to be sent to the International Encyclopaedia Co., New York.
The following bills were allowed:
Oct 1–21. H. N. Beach, janitor's supplies — $2.63
Sept. 14, '21. S. H. Aldrich, printing — 23.50
' 7, '21. E. K. Johnson, janitor's supplies — 4.35
' 30, '21. Baker + Taylor, books — 51.03
Oct. 25, '21. Part of Librarian Association Expenses (labor applying photo) — 8.00
Oct. 25, '21. O. A. Bump (Asbestos Roof Coating on entire library roof 35 hours @ 75¢) — 26.25
Oct. salaries:
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
45 magazines (the same as we have taken last year) were to be ordered by the librarian — 155.25
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Nov. 1921.
The Library Board met at the library Nov. 22, 1921.
Members present:— Dr. E. L. Avery and M. J. McPherson, A. Garland absent.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were allowed:
#160. A. J. Brown — $60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Detroit Edison Co.
Mich. S. Telephone Co.
S. H. Aldrich – pockets — 2.25
2 Century-Encyclopaedia — 5.00
11 vol @ 6.75 (New International Encyclopaedia W. F. Quarrie + Co.) — 74.25
10 ' ' 5.50 (World Book Better binding) — 55.00
(Better binding) — 11.00
A. F. Peavy coal — 352.13
Received a call from Mr. Rose, teacher in Howell High School, in reference to books for Practical Radio Study. He further reports that three boys of our school, with his help, has installed a working Radio Machine which will receive messages from many parts of U.S. A sermon given in Pittsburg, Pa. and others.
List of books sent by Baker + Taylor Co were looked over and one to be returned.
Moved that the Library Board adjourn. Carried.
E. L. Avery, Sec’y protem, per M. W. Brown. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 318-319
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Jan. 14, 1920.
The Library Board met at the Library Jan. 14, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and Arthur Garland.
The following bill was presented and allowed:
Books bought of Geo. Wahr of Jan. 6, covering Nov 15, 1919 to Dec 30th 1919 for $44.38.
It was moved and supported that Miss Winnifred Brown’s salary be raised to 60.00∗∗permonthand∗∗MissIlahDurfee’s∗∗salaryberaisedto∗∗45.00 per month.
Referring to the salary of A. J. Brown raised to 55.permonth,onreconsideringthismatteritwasunanimouslyconsideredbytheBoardthatunderexistingconditionsitberaisedto∗∗60.00** per month.
Agreed by board to buy a shelf rack for magazines down in the basement.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec.
M. W. B.
Orders signed Feb. 24, 1920.
Detroit Edison Co. — $7.00
Michigan Telephone Co. — 2.50
Ilah Durfee salary for Feb. — 45.00
A. J. Brown ' ' — 60.00
Winnifred Brown ' ' — 60.00
Wagonvoord + Co. — 66.85
Gaylord Bros. — 1.50
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Mar. 2, 1920.
The Library Board met at the library March 2, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and Arthur Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Shelves for magazines to be built in the basement by A. J. Brown.
List of books called for, allowed.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec.
M. W. B.
Lumber for shelves — $12.04
A. J. Brown for building same — 4.00
Paid by Treasurer, Dr. E. L. Avery — $16.04
Orders signed March 23, 1920.
Detroit Edison Co. — $3.10 (closed 10 days)
Mich. Telephone Co. — 2.50
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Ilah Durfee — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
George Wahr — 26.79 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 320-321
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Apr. 1920.
The Library Board met at the library April 2nd 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson and Dr. E. L. Avery. Member absent: A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Thirteenth Annual Report of the librarian read and approved.
The following bills were allowed:
Fred Jones for coal (Dec 3, '19 to Mar 8, '20) — $112.22
A. F. Peavy for coal (up to date Mar 27, '20) — 55.00
S. H. Aldrich for printing — 5.00
Total — $172.22
A list of books to be purchased, allowed. (duplicate report list)
Circulation blanks (30) to be ordered.
Steel book supports (12) to be ordered.
E. L. Avery, Sec. pro tem.
per M. W. B.
Order allowed Apr. 5, 1920:
#1. Adelbert Wilcox for hauling coal — $2.00
Orders allowed Apr. 27, 1920:
#2. Gaylord Bros. — 4.40
#3. Detroit Edison Co. — 11.55
#4. Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.50
#5. A. J. Brown Apr. salary — 60.00
#6. Ilah Durfee Apr. salary — 45.00
#7. Winnifred Brown Apr. salary — 60.00
#8. Library Bureau – 2000 cards — 12.78
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Apr. 1920.
The Library Board met at the library April 30, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
This being the Annual meeting, the following officers were elected:
M. J. McPherson was elected President of the library Board.
A. Garland was elected Secretary of the library Board.
Dr. E. L. Avery was elected Treasurer of the library Board.
Moved by A. Garland, seconded by Dr. Avery that we order the list of books submitted by the librarian.
Motion to adjourn, Carried.
A. Garland, Sec.
per M. W. B.
Orders signed May 25, 1920.
#9. Democrat Printing Co., Mad. Wis. — $1.31
George Wahr books to Ap 28 — 53.55
Detroit Edison Co. — 5.70
Michigan Telephone Co. — 2.50
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Ilah Durfee — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Bd. of Public Works — 11.00
Chas. W. Purdy — 11.64
Gaylord Bros. Syracuse, N.Y. — 5.03 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 322-323
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Je. + Jl. '20 [June and July 1920]
Orders signed Je. 27, 1920.
#19. Detroit Edison Co. — $5.70
Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.50
Geo. Wahr — 20.45
A. F. Peavy + Sons — 242.53
Fleming H. Revell Co. — 2.36
A. J. Brown — Je. salary 60.00
Ilah Durfee — ' ' 45.00
Winnifred Brown — ' ' 60.00
Orders signed Jl. 27, 1920.
#27. Mich. State Telephone Co. — $2.50
Electric Co. — 3.70
A. J. Brown — Jl. salary 60.00
Ilah Durfee — ' ' 45.00
Winnifred Brown — ' ' 60.00
Wagonvoord + Co. — 72.75
The Library Board met at the library on Jl. 27, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson and E. L. Avery member absent, A. Garland.
Moved by E. L. Avery, supported by M. J. McPherson that the Book Rental Fee to non-residents be raised from $1.50 per annum to $2.00. Carried.
Moved by E. L. Avery, supported by M. J. McPherson that the officers and employees of the State Sanatorium (not patients) shall be extended the privilege of the rental of books from the Howell Carnegie Library. Carried.
Moved by E. L. Avery, supported by M. J. McPherson that the library purchase the list of books as presented by the Librarian. Carried.
Moved by M. J. McPherson, supported [continued on next page]
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Page 323 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Aug. 1920.
[Top line continued from Page 322] by E. L. Avery that the meeting adjourn. Carried.
E. L. Avery, Sec. pro tem. per M.W.B.
Orders signed Aug. 23, 1920.
#33. Geo Wahr — $49.65
Detroit Edison — 4.80
Mich State Telephone — 2.50
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Ilah Durfee — 45.00
S. H. Aldrich — 24.25
[Resignation Letter Pasted to Page]
Howell Carnegie Library
Howell, Michigan
August 3, 1920.
Mr. M. J. McPherson
Howell, Michigan
Dear Sir,
As president of the Library Board, please accept my resignation from the library staff. I am leaving for school Sept. 1st early, so I am giving you a month's notice.
Miss Brown will, of course, have to break in a new assistant, and I will help all I can in doing that.
Very truly,
Ilah Durfee.
[Resignation Note Pasted to Page 322]
Ilah Durfee's Resignation
Aug. 3/1920
'As president of the Library Board, please accept my resignation from the library staff. I am leaving for school Sept. 1st early, so I am giving you a month's notice. Miss Brown will, of course, have to break in a new assistant, and I will help all I can in doing that. Very truly, Ilah Durfee.' -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 324-325
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Sept. 13, 1920.
The Library Board met at the library Sept. 13, 1920.
Members present: Pres. McPherson, Sec. A. Garland, Treas. Avery.
Minutes of last meeting read.
Moved by Dr. Avery, seconded by A. Garland that the application of Esther Yerkes for Assistant Librarian be accepted at a salary of $45 per mo. Carried.
Moved by Dr. Avery that the use of books from the library be prohibited in families known to be afflicted with tuberculosis.
Moved by Dr. Avery and seconded, that list of books submitted by librarian be purchased. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec’y
per M.W.B.
Miss Esther Yerkes began her duties on Sept. 16, 1920.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Sept. 22, 1920.
The Library Board met at the library Sept. 22, 1920.
Members present: Pres. McPherson, Treas. Avery Member absent: Sec. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Bills allowed:
#40. Burt Wright (labor + material) — $22.40
Gaylord Bros. supplies — 5.00
Wagonvoord + Co. binding — 3.00
Detroit Edison Co. lights — 5.25
Mich. State Telephone – phone — 2.50
A. J. Brown Sept. salary — 60.00
Winnifred Brown Sept. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes Sept. salary (1/2 mo) — 22.50
Moved by Dr. Avery and seconded by Mr. McPherson that we adjourn—Carried.
Dr. E. L. Avery, Sec. Protem
per M.W.B.
Orders signed Sept. 28, 1920.
#49. Detroit Edison Co. 10-60 watt — $4.50
E. A. Stowe 3 yr Ins. 1923 — 9.00
Burton Holmes Travelogue Bureau 11 vols. — 3.75
Michigan State Telephone — 2.50
Detroit Edison Co. Sept. lights — 5.60
A. J. Brown Oct. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes Oct. salary — 45.00
Winnifred Brown Oct. salary — 60.00
Gaylord Bros supplies — 1.45
H. N. Beach — 2.65 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 326-327
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 326 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Nov. 1920.
The Library Board met at the library Nov. 8 1920. Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The following orders are to be paid:
C. H. Sutton for Hdw — $42.12 (order to be signed)
Order #59. Chas. Scribner Kipling vol 28 — $3.00
Order #60. A. S. Burbank Pilgrims book — 6.27
Order #61. Winnifred Brown magazines — 164.60
Moved and supported that the list of magazines and papers for 1921 be ordered at the price named by the librarian, $164.60. Moved and supported the 2 vols. 'Roosevelt and his time' be purchased. Motion to adjourn, Carried. A. Garland, Sec’y. per M. W. B.
Orders signed Nov. 22, 1920.
#62. Chas. H. Sutton Hdw — 42.12
Mich. State Telephone — 2.50
Detroit Edison Co. — 5.60
Bd. of Public Works — 13.14
A. J. Brown Nov. salary — 60.00
Winnifred Brown Nov. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes Nov. salary — 45.00
George Wahr books — 98.12
A. N. Marquis + Co — 6.75
Barron + Ames — 9.90
E. K. Johnson + Son p. towels — 1.75
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Page 327 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Dec. 1920.
The Library Board met at the library Dec. 7, 1920. Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec’y. per M. W. B.
Orders signed Dec. 28, 1921. (Note: Written as 1921 in source)
#73. Purdy + Woodruff — $78.53
S. H. Aldrich printing — 10.00
A. S. Burbank book — 2.14
E. K. Johnson + Son soap acid paste — 2.60
Winnifred Brown salary — 60.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Detroit Edison Co. — 7.85
Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.88
A. L. Smith Fire insurance — 20.25
Wright + Smith patching roof — 18.00
Orders signed Jan. 24, 1921.
#85. Geo. Wahr, books — $38.79
Baker + Taylor Co. — 27.60
Detroit Edison Co. — 7.80
Mich. State Telephone Co — 2.88
Mary Winnifred Brown Jan. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes Jan. salary — 45.00
A. J. Brown Jan. salary — 60.00
Larkin + Krueger (supplies) — 3.00
Dennison Co. — 1.10 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 308-309
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Oct 28, 1918
The Library Board met at the Library October 28, 1918. Present — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery & A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were allowed:
Wright & Smith — Painting roof: $22.50
A. F. Peavy — Coal: $152.81
Geo. Wahr — Books: $24.08
Mich. St. Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect. current & Water rent: $21.65
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Secy
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Orders signed Nov. 26, 1918.
Gladys Cook — Salary for Nov.: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for Nov.: $35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Nov.: $45.00
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The Library Board met at the Library Dec. 9, 1918. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were read and allowed:
Geo. Wahr — Bill for books, Nov. 1 (6.49)andDec.5(56.53): $63.02
Mich. State Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Board of Public Works — Electric current: $9.09
Barron & Wines — Books: $2.70
Library Bureau — Cards: $5.91
Librarian of Congress — Checking deposit: $10.00
Motion made and seconded to pay the bills. — Carried A. Garland, Secy
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190_
Orders signed Dec. 20, 1918
Gladys Cook — Salary for Dec.: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for Dec.: $35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Dec.: $45.00
Atlantic Monthly Co. — Magazine: $4.00
Independent — Magazine: $4.00
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Orders signed Jan. 14, 1919
Mich. State Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect. current (Dec): $7.83
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The Library Board met at the Library Jan. 27, 1919 Present — M. J. McPherson, Dr. Avery and A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were read:
Geo Wahr — Books – Dec. 1/18: $6.05
Republican — Bill: $2.50
H. W. Wilson Co. — Readers Guide: $6.30
E. K. Johnson & Son: $5.10
W. P. Tooley — Magazines & newspapers: $53.25
Gladys Cook — Salary for Jan.: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for Jan.: $35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Jan.: $45.00
Mich. St. Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect. current for Jan.: $8.82
Total: $219.02
Motion to pay the bills and salaries as read. Carried. Motion to adjourn — Carried. A. Garland, Secy -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 310-311
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 1919
Orders of February 25, 1919
Gladys Cook — Salary for Feb.: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for Feb.: $35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Feb.: $45.00
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The Library Board met at the Library Feb. 25, 1919.
Members present: M. J. McPherson and A. Garland.
A quorum being present a motion to proceed with the business carried.
Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
Motion to pay the Geo Wahr bill dated Feb. 1/19. Carried. $10.94
Motion to pay the F. H. Burden bill of date Jan. 25th/19. Carried. $69.82
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Secy.
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Order of March 11, 1919
Mich. St. Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
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Orders of March 24, 1919
Gladys Cook — Salary for March: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for March: $35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for March: $45.00
Total: $135.00
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Orders of April 8, 1919.
Mich. St. Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
The Detroit Edison Co. — Elect. current from Jan. 31 - Mch. 5/19: $6.90
Total: $8.90
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., April 1919
Orders signed April 22, 1919.
George Wahr — Bills dated Mch 3, Apr 3, Apr 18 '19: $56.87
Wm McPherson & Sons — Grass Seed: $2.45
Charles Purdy — Coal: $35.58
Charles H. Sutton — Coal: $66.25
Myrtle H. Wilkinson — 3 evenings work: $8.00
Mich. State Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for April: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for April: $35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for April: $45.00
Total: $306.15
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The Library Board met at the library April 28, 1919.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson and A. Garland, member absent Dr. Avery.
A quorum being present a motion to proceed with business carried.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
Motion to pay various bills for running expenses. Carried.
Motion to order books listed from Geo. Wahr, Ann Arbor. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec'y. (per M.W.W.)
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Notes:
[Note: Miss E. G. Cook left Apr. 26, 1919, Miss Ilah Durfee was given permission to assist by the hour after school.]
$70.00 was paid over by the librarian to the treasurer, being money on hand from rental etc. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 312-313
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., May 27, 1919.
The Library Board met at the library May 27th 1919 at one thirty o'clock. Members present: M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and Arthur Garland. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Various requests for magazines and books were granted.
The following bills were allowed:
Geo. Wahr — books (5-15-19): $5.18
City water: $11.00
Survey Magazine: $4.00
Michigan Telephone: $2.00
Detroit Edison Co — lights: $7.15
A. J. Brown — May: $45.00
M. W. Brown — May: $55.00
Gladys Cook — (present): $27.50
Ilah Durfee: $7.50
Motion to adjourn, Carried. [m.w.b.]
Note: (Mrs. Thos. Gordon wishes to give a set of her brother, Fred Warren’s books on “Masonry” — We accept with thanks)
A. J. Brown was told to order rubber matting to match out new in front of receiving desk. He ordered it of Homer Beach.
M. Winnifred Brown was made Librarian with $55.00 a month salary beginning May 1st 1919.
A. Garland, Sec’y. [m.w.b.]
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Je. 1919.
The Library Board met at the library June 25, 1919. Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and A. Garland. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
The election of officers for year beginning April 1st 1919:
M. J. McPherson was elected President.
A. Garland was elected Secretary.
Dr. E. L. Avery was elected Treasurer.
The following bills were allowed:
A. J. Brown — June: $45.00
M. W. Brown — June: $55.00
Ilah Durfee — June: $30.00
John Hilderbrant: $6.50
Dennison Mfg. Co.: $1.10
Red Cross Magazine: $1.00
Motion to pay above bills. Carried. Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec’y. [m.w.b.]
Chas. Purdy’s coal bill ($20.18) was omitted in the above report.
Special meeting called July 2nd. All members present. Orders signed for:
Michigan State Telephone: $2.75
Detroit Edison Co.: $5.35
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