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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 178-179
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
November 25, 1907
Board met at Library.
Present M.J. McPherson, Thos. Gordon Jr. A.D. Thompson, Geo Barnes & Geo. H. Chapel.
The Following bills were allowed.
Ed Rounsifer planting shrubbery $6.20
H of to village & H to township 12.40
J.A. Burden work with Team 10.00
VanPark Half to village & half to tps 5.00
George Wahr bookseller Ann Arbor bills
Oct 30 15.08
Nov 19 17.62 32.70
R.E. Wright Labor on front doors and materials 11.15
Seth B.Rubert coal 20275# 70.97
C.D. Austin Draining? dirk 6.35
Lucy Chapel Librarian 25.00
salary for November
A.J. Brown janitor 17.35
salary for November
half to village half to tp
Thomas Gordon Jr cash advanced .75
for A.J. Parers bill of Oct 1 75 cents
Electric Light & W Com 6.80
Moved, supported & carried that residents of the village of Howell in the Marion additions have full use of the library, same as seat of village.
Subscription to Livingston Democrat and Republican ordered.
List of magazines as vained? ordered.
Geo. Barnes
Sec
Jan 13 1908
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, G.H. Chapel, A.D. Thompson, Bruce McPherson Geo. Barnes
The following bills were allowed
Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00
salary for December
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
half to village & half to Township
salary for December
Bennett Hardware Co merchandise 1.05
Republican Office stationary & signs 4.25
Blue & Blue Printers Kokomo binding books 22.49
Electric Light & Water Com 6.08
lights for December
Geo Barnes Sec -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 180-181
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Jan 27 1908
Board met at office of Thos Gordon Jr.
Present Bruce McPherson, A.D. thompson, Thos. Gordon Jr. Geo Barnes, Geo. H. Chapel & M.J. McPherson.
After due consideration the following bills were allowed.
Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00
salary for January
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
half to village & half to township
salary for January $35.00
Thos. Gordon Jr. cash advance 8.84
for ?Gordy Burnall bills
M.J. McPherson postage .49
Electric lights 5.84
Geo. Barnes Sec
March 6 1908
Board et at A.D. Thompson's office
Present. R. Bruce McPherson, Geo H Chapel, A.D. Thompson, & Geo. Barnes.
Board called to order by Secretary Barnes.
R. Bruce McPherson was elected chairman. Minutes of last meeting read & approved. The following bills were allowed after consideration.
Lucy Chapel Librarian $25..00
salary for February
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
salary for February 35.00
half to township & half to village
Electric Light & Water Com 8.36
lights for February
Seth B. Rubert 10, 310 # coal 36.89
George Wahr Ann Arbor 9.55
books
Barran & Wines Howell 10.31
10 books
Home Telephone Company 12.00
6 mos to April 1st '08
A.D. Thompson and R. Bruce McPherson appointed to look after small list of books as prepared by librarian & purchase some of
thought best.
Geo. Barnes
Sec -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 182-183
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
March 12 1908
Board met at library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thos. Gordon Jr., Geo. Barnes, R. Bruce McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel.
After considerable discussion for the good of the cause a standing book committee of two was appointed to submit lists of books to Board.
Thos. Gordon Jr., R.B. McPherson.
The same committee was appointed to look after publishing the annual report of the library.
Geo. Barnes
Sec.
Invoice
Howell Mich. Ma 31 1908
Carnegie Library
In Account With W.E. Beach Fire and Tornado Insurance
Office in McPherson Block
Subscriptions for 1908
1. American Magazine 1.00
2. Atlantic Monthly 3.50
3. Century 3.85
4. Country Life in America 3.60
5.Everybodys 1.35
6. Harpers 3.50
7. Illustrated London News 5.60
8. Ladies Weekly 3.35
9. Literary Digest 3.00
10. McClure's .75
11. Munsey? 1.00
12. Outlook 3.00
13. Popular Mechanics 1.00
14. Popular Science Monthly 2.90
15. Public Libraries 1.00
16. Review of Reviews 2.25
17. Scientific American 2.75
18. Scribuers 3.00
19. St. Nicholas 2.85
20. Worlds Work 2.25
21. Youth Companion 1.75
22. Technical World 1.50
23. American Boy .75
24. Readers Guide 6.00
pd March 31 Barnes $61.50
March 31 '08
Board met. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., A.D. Thompson, Geo. H. Chapel, Geo. Barnes.
The following bills were allowed.
Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00
salary for March
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
salary for March - village 17.50 township 17.50
W.E. Beach List of magazines for 1908 61.50
Thomas Gordon Jr. Cash adv 11.60
for sundry small bills & books
A.F. Peavy & Sons 36.23
10350 # coal
Electric Light & Water Com 4.64
Lights March
Geo. Barnes Sec -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 184-185
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
April 27, 1908
Board met at Library. Present, R.B. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, A.D. Thompson, Thos. Gordan Jr. Geo. Barnes
After some discussion as to the policy of increasing the number of books as fast possible, the following bills were allowed:
Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00
salary April
A.J. Brown - Janitor 17.50
salary April
township half
village half 17.50
Geo. Wahr - Ann Arbor
Bill of books April 8 '08 18.12
Eaton & Mains - Detroit 42.38
Bill of books April 23 '08
Interstate Long Distance 6.00
Telephone Co. April - July 1 '08
Electric Lights April 3.92
Book Committee - B. McPherson & Gordan, authorized to purchase bill of books as furnished by Miss Chapel
Geo. H. Chapel - director to supply ? ead shade trees.
A motion A.J. Brown was given the position of janitor another year @ $35.00 per month to commence May 1, '08.
Geo. Barnes Sec
June 2 1908
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thos. Gordan Jr., Geo. Barnes, R.B. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel.
The following bills were allowed.
Lucy Chapel Librarian $25.00
salary May
A.J. Brown - Janitor 17.50
salary May
township half & village half
Thomas Gordan Jr.
money advanced 2.20
Electric Light & Water Com. 3.92
lights - May
Geo. Wahr - Ann Arbor 13.33
bill of books, May 26 '08
The reorganization of the board resulted as follows, the following officers being elected.
Pres. M.J. McPherson
Sec George Barnes
Treas - R. Bruce McPherson
Pres Pro Tem Thos. Gordan Jr.
Geo. Barnes Sect. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 186-187
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
July 1 1908
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thomas Gordan Jr., Geo. Barnes, R.B. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel.
The President M.J. McPherson was authorized to draw the balance of Carnegie fund in Alex McPherson's bank for $76.47 and transfer to the township Library fund.
The following bills were allowed.
Geo. Wahr A. Arbor $31.47
bill of books June 8, '08
Lucy Chapel LIbrarian 25.00
salary June
A.J.Brown Janitor 17.50
Salary June
35.00 half to village, half to twsp
Electric Light & Water Com 2.72
of Howell Lights for June
Geo. Barnes Sec
July 28 1908
Board met at Library. Present: M.J. McPherson, A.D. Thompson, Geo. Barnes R.B. McPherson
The following bills were allowed
Lucy Chapel Librarian 25.00
salary July
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
salary July 35.00
half to village,
Interstate Long Dis Tel Co 6.00
service July 1 '08 to Oct 1 '08
Livingston Republican 26.25
750 Annual reports
Electric Light & Water Com 2.72
Lights to July 1 '08
By vote of the Board Miss Lucy Chapel was given the position of Librarian for coming year commencing Aug 1 '08 at $30.00 per month
Geo Barnes Sec -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 188-189
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Sept 1 1908
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thos Gordan Jr., A.D. Thompson, Geo. Barnes. R.B McPherson & Geo. H. Chapel.
The following bills were allowed.
S.M. Armstrong lumber $3.34
Seth Rupert 20,130# coal @ 7 70.42
A.F. Peavy & Sons 20,689 coal @ 7 72.38
Geo. Wahr Ann Arbor 9.57
bills of Books Aug 29 '08
A.L.A. Publishing Board Boston 1.00
bill of books Aug 27 '08
Educational Review New York 1.20
subscription Aug 26 '08
Eaton and Mains Detroit 10.00
1 set Schapp's Int Com.
paid bill April 23 '08
Geo. Barnes & Son Howell 3.00
100 postal cards & printing
Lucy Chapel Librarian 30.00
salary August
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
salary August 17.50 to village & 17.50 to township
Electric Light & Water Com 4.00
Lights August
The Libarian was authorized to order P.O. Box
Thos. Gordan Jr. & R.B. McPherson appointed com. on advt. in newspapers.
One mill - Assessment - $2,461, 030
It was moved supported and carried that we raise one mill on taxable property of Howell township for the support of the Howell Carnegie Library for the coming year.
Miss Chapel authorized to have some books repaired as they need it.
M.J. McPherson & Thompson authorized to look for curbing. Chapel to look repairing roof.
Geo. Barnes Sect. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 190-191
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Sept 25 1908
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, G.H. Chapel, Geo. Barnes, A.D. Thompson, & Thos. Gordan Jr.
The following bills were allowed:
George Wahr, bill of Sept 18 '08 $10.85
Wm. A Stoddard work with team 8.50
Young Bros. 2.25
1 cord of wood Dec 2 '08
W.E. Beach 24.00
2000 Insurance ? 8 yrs
W. E. Beach 11.20
Free Pres & Journal July 1 07 -'08
Lucy Chapel Librarian 30.00
salary September
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
half of salary twsp & half village
Electric Light & Water Com 3.92
Lights
R.A. McPherson was authorized to order 30 tray card cabinet.
A list of 20 books presented by Friends - ordered catalogued.
Geo. Barnes Sect
Oct. 26, 1908
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, A.D. Thompson, Geo. Barnes, Thos Gordan Jr., G.H. Chapel.
Afer due consideration, the following bills were allowed.
Interstate Long Distance Co $6.00
October Quarter
Mrs. J.M Teasdale - work 1.00
Mrs. W.E. Cleane - work binding books 14.00
Fred P. Schroeder signed Thos Gordan Jr 22.44
Bill of Hardware Sept 25 '08
Geo. Wahr Ann Arbor 28.07
Two bills one 10.98 one 17.09
E.A Stowe Insurancce ? NIagra 12.00
Fire association 1000 3 yrsto Sept 11 '11 12.00
Lucy Chapel Librarian 30.00
salary October
A.J. Brown - Janitor 17.50
half salary village - township 17.50
Electric Light & Water Com Light 4.00
water 13.19 17.19
The board discussed the question of opening ?Sunday 2 to 5 o'clock. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 162-163
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
continuation
Gordon & Barnes appointed to see Township board in regard to money for current expenses.
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Nov 28
Board met at Library. Present - Gordon, Chapel, Wood, R.B. McPherson & Barnes. Geo. B Fuller's magazine proposition considered & on motion was accepted.
See copy of lists.
The following bills were allowed.
Thos. Gordon (Dragage?) to Thomas Peterson? ) $1.75
Wm. McPherson & Sons 15.26
(goods, express & freight)
S.M. Armstrong (lumber) 24.65
Lucy Chapel salary to Dec. 1st 20.00
John Britten (salary to Dec 1st) 30.00
Geo. Barnes, Sec.
Dec 11
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Chapel, R.B. McPherson.
Following bills allowed.
W.E. Beach (magazines) $64.50
Library Bureau Chicago 156 Wabash Ave. 12.50
Henry Monroe salt .15
J.C. Smith Bro (typewriter) 81.00
R.B. McPherson 1.00
Nerst Lamp Co. Pittsburgh Pa. 1.20
Thos. Gordon Jr. 2.85
C.J. Parker 5.70
Home Telephone Co 6.00
Electric Light Co. 7.68
WaterCommission 11.19
R.B. McPherson Sec Protem
Jan 10 1907
Board met. Present - M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Wood, Gordon, & Barnes.
The following bills were allowed.
A.F. Peavy & Sons (coal) $43.65
Seth B. Rubert (coal) 70.48
Ladies LIb. Asso. Howell 4.25
J.S. Field (chairs) 24.50
W.H.S. Wood (Funk & Wagnall) 3.60
Wm. McPherson (rugs, freight & drayage) 23.61
Republican Office (printing) 7.40
Lucy Chapel (salary to Jan 1st) 20.00
John Britten(janitor) salary to Jan 1st 30.00
C.S. Sweet 1.28
Electric Light & Water Com. 9.68
Geo. Barnes. Sec.
Jan 23 1907
Library Board met. Present - M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Gordon & Barnes.
The following bills were allowed
George Wahr (bill of books) $153.22
Livingston Home Telephone 6.00
Goodyear Rubber Goods Co. 53.50
David B. Oarkson Co. (books) 19.28 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 164-165
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
Jan. 23 1907
Thomas Gordon (several small bills.... $6.05
L.D. Brohan (furniture) 10.50
L.D. Brohan (picture 'Aurora') 17.00
Thos Gordon was directed to look after the purchase of small articles needed about the library building.
On Motion adjourned.
Geo. Barnes Sec
Jan 28
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Wood & Barnes.
Miss Chapel librarian authorized to rent small post office box for library. On motion, each member of the Board was asked to prepare a list
of books to the value of $100.
The following bills were allowed.
Lucy Chapel (salary for Jan.) $20.00
John Britten (salary for Jan.) 30.00
R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes were requested to confer with Village Council in regards to ornamenting library square with shrubs, flowers & c.
M.J. McPherson authorized to select outside lamp.
Geo. Barnes Sec.
February 25, 1907
Board met at Library. Present Thos. Gordon, W.H.S. Wood, G.H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes.
Thos Gordon Jr was elected President Pro Tem.
The following bills were allowed.
Lucy Chapel (salary for Feb) $20.00
John Britton (salary for Feb.) 30.00
H.E. Beach (magazines) 10.55
Fred Euler (cover for fountain) 28.50
E & W. Cor??? (lights) village 6.56
F.P. Schroeder (? plumbing ?park) 59.26
F.P. Schroeder (merchandise) 41.57
The vote to allow F.P. Schroeder bill was as follows: Chapel - yes Gordon -yes R.B. McPherson yes Barnes - yes Wood - no
Adjourned to met Monday morning March 4
Geo. Barnes Sec
March 26 07
Meeting of Library Board at Library.
Present Gordon, Chapel, Wood, R.B. McPherson.
Meeting called to order by chairman Gordon.
Moved by Chapel that R.B. McPherson act as sec. Carried.
Moved by Wood that Librarian make duplicate copies of list of fiction for submission to ??eseters. Seconded by Chapel. Carried.
On motion of W.H.S. Wood the following were allowed.
Miss Lucy Chapel (salary) $20.00
John Britton (salary) 30.00
Electric Lights 4.80 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 166-167
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
March 26 1907 continued
Moved by Wood that Crotty's proposition of 48.45 for Poole's Index be accepted. Seconded by Chapel - Carried
Moved by McPherson Sec. by Chapel that Wm. Wood be authorized to purchase list of 48 novels submitted by Librarian at best
prices obtained after. Carried.
Adjourned
R.B. McPherson Sec Pro Tem
Howell
April 29 '07
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, A.D. Thompson, Barnes, R.B. McPherson and Chapel. The board was
reorganized as the following officers elected.
Pres. M.J. McPherson
Sec George Barnes
Treas. A. D. Thompson
Pres Pro Tem Thomas Gordon Jr
The following bills were allowed
Home Telephone Co
April 1 -10 July 1 '07 $6.00
Mr. Drakerson work 1.20
Barran & Wines (books) 33.75
Lucy Chapel Librarian 20.00
salary for April
John Britten janitor 40.00
salary April
Electric Light Com Lights 4.56
International Text Book Co books 9.96
Bruce McPherson & G.H. Chapel were appointed to select clock & report to Board.
Geo. Barnes Sec
April 7
Balance on Hand $1753.59
Outstanding orders 164.28
April 12 Electric Lights 4.80
April 29 Livingston Home Tele Co 6.00
M. Dickerson 1.25
Barron & Wines Books 33.75
Lucy Chapel 20.00
John Britten 40.00
E?lec 4.56
Books 39.96
Total 314.60
May 29 '07
Lucy Chapel May 20.00
A.J. Brown 17.50
Electric Light & water ?cam water 11.00
O.J. Person 8.10
Electric Light & water Ca? rights 5.50
total 376.56
June 24 '07
Mrs. Cleave 2.00
Cratty Bros Lansing 44.20
L.D. Brokow 17.50
Livingston Dem 8.88
Electric Light & W Com 4.32
496.96
July 29
Thos Gordon Jr 6.70
Fuller Book Co 198.25
W.E. Beach 5.00
M.J. McPherson 6.85
A.J. Brown 17.50
Lucy Chapel 20.00
Livingston Home Tel Co 6.00
Elect L & W com 3.30
Aug 28
A.J. Brown 17.50
Lucy Chapel 25.00
Geo Wahr 6.30
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