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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 290-291
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 290 (December 1916 – January 1917)
Orders signed Dec. 26th 1916
A. J. Brown — Salary for Dec.: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Dec.: 45.00
Flora Wenk — Salary for Dec.: 30.00
Orders signed Jan. 9th 1917
Mich St. Tel. Co. — Service for Jan: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Electric current (Dec): 11.13
Orders signed Jan. 23rd 1917
A. J. Brown — Salary for Jan.: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Jan.: 45.00
Flora Wenk — Salary for Jan.: 30.00
The Library Board met at the Library Jan 29, '17
Present: — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery, A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Motion to pay the following bills was carried.
A. Garland — Wood: $15.75
Pere Marquette — per H. Warner — Freight + drayage: 1.56
A.A. R.R. — Freight + drayage: 1.96
J. Hildebrandt — Electrical supplies: 4.50
W. B. Beach — Insurance: 54.00
H. W. Wilson Co. — Readers Guide (1917): 6.00
Geo. Wahr — Books ($26.15 + $16.96): 43.11
Pioneer Mfg. Co.: 61.25
Schroeder-Rutka Hardware Co. — Mdse + labor: 45.34
Wagenvoord & Co. — Binding books: 30.75
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: 2.00
Motion to order books as per list — Carried. Motion to adjourn — Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
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Page 291 (February – April 1917)
Orders signed Feb. 13th 1917
Bd. of Public Works — Elect. current (Jan): $10.57
Arthur Garland — Wood: 15.00
Orders signed Feb. 27th 1917
A. J. Brown — Salary for Feb: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Feb: 45.00
Flora Wenk — Salary for Feb: 30.00
Orders signed March 13th 1917
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect. current (Feb): 3.85
Orders signed March 27th 1917
A. J. Brown — Salary for March: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for March: 45.00
Flora Wenk — Salary for March: 30.00
Orders signed April 10th 1917
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current (March): $7.00
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: 2.00 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 292-293
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 292 (April 1917)
The Library Board met at the Library April 11th, 1917
Present: — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery, A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Motion to pay the following bills. Carried.
A. F. Peavy & Co.: $10.50
Jones Bros. — Coal: 172.68
Francis A. Lacher & Co. — Books: 12.00
Liv. Democrat — John Ryan: 28.50
Houghton Mifflin Co. — Books: 8.75
Geo. Wahr — Books: 14.20
Liv. Republican — Geo. Barnes — Notice: .90
C. H. Sutton — Plumbing: 36.73
Motion to buy the list of books as recommended — Carried. Motion to adjourn, Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
Orders signed April 24th, 1917
A. J. Brown — Salary for April: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for April: 45.00
Flora Wenk — Salary for April: 30.00
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Page 293 (April – May 1917)
The Library Board met at the Library April 30, 1917.
Present: — M. J. McPherson and A. Garland. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Motion was made to pay the following bills. Carried.
Geo. Wahr — Books: $14.21
Survey magazine: 3.00
Mich. St. Tel. Co.: 2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect. current + water rent: 17.65
Yearly report of the Librarian was read. It was agreed to order The Washington Post and New York Evening Post except Sunday issue in both cases. Moved and supported that the list of books selected be purchased. Carried. On motion Board adjourned. A. Garland, Sec'y.
Orders signed May 22, 1917
Gladys Cook — Salary for May: $45.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for May: 45.00
Flora Wenk — Salary for May: 30.00 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 294-295
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 294 (May 1917)
The Library Board met at the Library May 28th 1917.
Present: — M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and A. Garland. Motion by A. Garland, seconded by Dr. Avery to proceed to elect new Board for coming year, also to proceed to elect President for one year from April 1st. Result of ballot — 3 votes, of which M. J. McPherson had majority and was duly elected. Motion to elect Secretary for one year in place of A. Garland. — Result of vote — A. Garland received majority. Motion to elect Treasurer for one year in place of Dr. Avery — Dr. Avery was unanimously re-elected.
Motion to pay the bills for papers and books as per list. Carried.
New York Evening Post — Bill: $10.00
Washington Post — Bill: 6.50
A. H. Heusser — Bill: 1.95
Geo. Wahr — Bill: 25.67
Mich. State Tel. Co. — Service: 2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Electric current (May): 6.44
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
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Page 295 (June – July 1917)
The Library Board met at the Library June 21st 1917.
Present: — M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and A. Garland. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Motion was made to pay the following bills:
Geo. Wahr — Books: $19.23
A. J. Brown — Salary for June: 45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for June: 45.00
Flora Wenk — Bal. of salary due her: 7.50
Mich. St. Tel. Co.: 2.00
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
Order of July 9, 1917
Bd. of Public Works — Elec. current for June: $5.95 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 296-297
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 296 (July – September 1917)
The Library Board met at the library July 30th 1917.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson + E. L. Avery. absent: — A. Garland. Moved by Avery and supported by McPherson that the bills be allowed as read. Carried.
Henry J. Jubb: $8.00
Geo. Wahr — Books: 4.01
Chas. Scribners Sons — Book: 2.00
Gladys Cook — Salary as Librarian for July: 45.00
A. J. Brown — Salary as Janitor for July: 45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary as Asst. Librarian for 2/3 mo.: 20.00
Electric Light (Bd. of Public Works): 6.93
Mich. St. Telephone Co.: 2.00
Moved by Avery and supported by McPherson that meeting adjourn. Carried. E. L. Avery, Secy Pro tem.
Orders of August 28, 1917
Gladys Cook — Salary for Aug.: $45.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Aug.: 45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for Aug.: 30.00
Orders of Sept. 11, 1917
Mich. St. Telephone Co.: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works: 7.84
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Page 297 (September 1917)
The Library Board met at the Library September 24th 1917.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and A. Garland. Bills:
Sunny Side Greenhouse: $5.00
Schroeder-Rutka Hardware Co.: 17.70
Library Bureau: 3.74
S. S. Scranton Co.: 1.00
Wright + Smith — painting roof: 45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Sept.: 45.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Sept.: 45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for Sept.: 30.00
Electric Light: 7.91
Mich. Telephone Co.: 2.00
Moved by A. Garland, seconded by E. L. Avery that the accounts be allowed as read. Carried. Moved by A. Garland, seconded by E. L. Avery that books be bought as checked on lists. Carried. Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 298-299
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 298 (October 1917)
The Library Board met at the Library Oct. 22, 1917
Members present: — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and A. Garland. Bills + Salaries allowed:
Geo. Wahr — Books: $38.85
M. Inman — 1 set of Harvard Classics: 20.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Oct.: 45.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Oct.: 45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for Oct.: 30.00
Mich. St. Telephone Co.: 2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Electric current + Water rent: 23.01
Mr Woodworth met with the Board + asked permission to allow the Waddell Post G.A.R. and Womans Relief Corps to occupy a room in the Library Building for an indefinite period, without any cost to them. Motion by A. Garland, seconded by E. L. Avery was carried to grant the request.
Motion to order the following list of magazines + newspapers for the year 1918 of the Tooley news depot also the following list of Winnifred Brown (2):
American M.: $1.50
Boys Life: 1.00
Popular Science M.: 4.00
Review of Reviews: [no price listed]
Colliers Weekly: 2.50
Current Opinion: 2.75
Everybody's: 1.35
Hearst's: 1.50
Ladies Home Journal: 1.50
McClures: 1.25
Outing: 2.50
Popular Mechanics: 1.50
St. Nicholas: 2.50
Scientific Amer.: 3.50
Worlds Work: 2.50
Detroit Free Press: 3.00
Washington Post: 6.50
American Boy: $1.15
A.L.A. Booklist: 1.00
Bookman: 2.75
Century: 3.50
Country Gentleman: 1.00
Education: 3.00
Harpers magazine: 3.50
Illustrated World: 1.25
Literary Digest: 3.00
Nat. Geographic mag.: 2.50
Outlook: 4.00
Saturday Evening Post: 1.50
Scribner: 2.50
Youth's Companion: 2.00
Livingston Democrat: 1.00
Illus. London News: 8.50
Chicago Tribune: 4.00
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Page 299 (November 1917 – January 1918)
Orders dated Nov. 2 + Nov. 12th 1917
Winnifred Brown — (Papers + magazines): $46.15
Wilson Tooley — (Papers + magazines): 38.25
The Independent — Magazine: 3.00
Orders of Nov. 27th 1917
A. J. Brown — Salary for Nov.: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Nov.: 45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for Nov.: 30.00
Orders of Dec. 11th 1917
Mich. State Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elec. current (Nov): 9.33
Orders of Dec. 26th 1917
A. J. Brown — Salary for Dec.: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Dec.: 45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for Dec.: 30.00
Orders of Jan. 8th 1918
Mich. St. Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elec. current - Dec.: 8.20 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 300-301
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 300 (January – February 1918)
The Library Board met at the Library Jan. 8th 1918.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and A. Garland.
The following bills were allowed:
Geo Wahr — Books – Dec 3 - '17 – 16.50/Jan2,
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18–3.60:∗∗20.10**
C. S. Hammond & Co. — War map: 2.00
A. J. Parker & Co. — Elect. lamps: 6.15
Boylston Publishing Co. — Book: .75
A. L. Smith — Insurance policy, Expires 12/11/20 ($8000): 18.00
E. A. Stowe — Insurance policy, Expires 9/11/20 ($1000): 15.60
E. A. Stowe — Insurance policy, Expires 10/7/20: 12.00
S. P. Rider — Wood: $6.00
R. Ulrich — 3 cords Wood: 12.00
Jubb Bros. — 2 cords wood: 8.00
(M. J. McPherson advanced money for wood $26.00)
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
Orders for salaries signed Jan. 22, 1918:
A. J. Brown — Salary for Jan.: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for Jan.: 45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for Jan.: 30.00
Orders of Feb. 12th 1918:
Mich. St. Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for Jan.: 2.96
Orders of Feb. 26, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for Feb.: $45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for Feb.: 30.00
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Page 301 (March 1918)
Orders of March 12, 1918:
Mich. St. Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current: .80
The Library Board met at the Library March 19th 1918.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson and A. Garland. absent — E. L. Avery.
The following bills were allowed:
Jones Bros. — Coal from March 16th to Nov. 19th '17: $176.43
Jubb Bros. — Wood 4 cord @ $4.00 March 9, '18: 16.00
Wagenvoord & Co. — Binding Books: 32.90
H. W. Wilson Co. — Readers Guide for 1918: 6.00
A. L. Smith — Insurance Bill for error: 4.50
Total: $235.83
Motion made and supported that all bills be payed as per above list.
The following salaries were allowed:
Gladys Cook — Salary for March: $45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for March: 30.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for March: 45.00
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 302-303
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 302 (April – May 1918)
The Library Board met at the Library April 3, 1918.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson, A. Garland and E. L. Avery.
Moved and supported that salary of A. J. Brown be paid for February. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
Orders signed April 9, 1918:
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for March: 5.88
(Note. — The Bd. of Public Works bill was paid by Dr. Avery, Treas. of Library Board, April 15th)
Orders signed April 23, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for April: $45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for April: 30.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for April: 45.00
Bd. of Public Works — Water rent: 11.00
Orders signed May 14, 1918:
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for April: 5.39
Orders signed May 28, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for May: $45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for May: 30.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for May: 45.00
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Page 303 (June 1918)
The Library Board met at the Library June 10, 1918.
Members present — M. J. McPherson, A. Garland and E. L. Avery.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were allowed:
Wilcox + Peavy — 4 1/2 cord wood: $16.87
John Hilderbrant — Elect. repair: 5.40
Jones Bros. — Coal: 44.95
Geo Wahr — Books: 7.29
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for May: 4.34
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: 2.00
A. F. Peavy + Son — Coal: 29.16
Motion to elect officers for the ensuing year. Members proceeded to vote by ballot for President. Result of ballot — M. J. McPherson was elected.
A. Garland was elected Secy. and Dr. E. L. Avery was elected Treasurer for the coming year.
Moved and supported that the books requested as per list be purchased.
The resignation of Miss Alice Bennett was accepted by the Board in accordance with her wish to retire.
It was moved and seconded that the complete report (of the Librarian) be accepted. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. — Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 304-305
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 304 (July 1918)
Orders signed June 25, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for June: $45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for June: 30.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for June: 45.00
The Library Board met at the Library July 3, 1918.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and A. Garland.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The 23 books sent by Geo Wahr on approval were voted on and the Board decided to keep all submitted, with the exception of 'Sapper' No Man's Land, and Best short stories of 1917.
Moved to pay bills as read:
Mich State Tel. Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for June: 3.70
The Survey — Magazine: 3.00
The Washington Post: 6.50
Wohelo — Magazine: 1.00
Geo Wahr — Books: 26.26
Motion by A Garland that W. Brown be employed as Assistant Librarian at a salary of 35.00permonth∗∗.Carried.
∗∗[Note:MissWinnifredBrownbeganherworkJuly8th1918]∗∗
Motionby∗∗A.Garland∗∗thatthelibrarian
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ssalarybeadvancedto∗∗55.00 per month, from July 1st. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
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Page 305 (July 1918 continued)
Orders signed July 22, 1918:
A. J. Brown — Salary for July: $45.00
Gladys Cook — Salary for July: 55.00
Winnifred Brown — On salary a/c: 17.50
The Library Board met at the Library July 29, 1918.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and A. Garland.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills, which were presented were allowed:
Geo. Wahr — Books: $13.51
Wright & Smith — Painting window frames 40c each: 22.50
Miss W. Brown — Bal. on salary to Aug 1, '18: 9.33
Mich. State Telephone Co. — Service: 2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for July: 3.10
New York Tribune — 6 months: 3.50
A list of books was ordered purchased.
Dr. Avery reported he had purchased twenty tons of coal of Frank Burden at $7.50 per ton screened.
On motion Board adjourned. A. Garland, Secy. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 306-307
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 306 (August – September 1918)
Orders signed Aug. 27, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for Aug.: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for Aug.: 35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Aug.: 45.00
Orders signed Sept. 9, 1918:
The Atlantic Monthly — Magazine Aug. Dec. '18: 1.75
Mich. State Telephone Co. — Service: 2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for Aug.: 3.91
The Library Board met at the Library Sept. 11, 1918.
Present — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills which were presented were allowed:
Amer. Sunday-school Union — Book: $1.12
Glen Beurmann — Elect. supplies: 4.65
Geo Wahr — 2 bills for books - $14.57 & $15.96: 30.53
The Industrial Press — Machinery's Encyclopedia: 34.20
Motion to pay the bills as rendered. — Carried.
Motion to adjourn. — Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
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Page 307 (September – October 1918)
The Library Board met at the library September 23rd 1918.
Present: — M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and A. Garland.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were ordered paid:
G. H. Wilson — For recasing 516 books at 20c each: $103.20
Gladys Cook — Salary for Sept.: 55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for Sept.: 35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Sept.: 45.00
A. Garland, Sec'y.
Orders signed Oct. 8, 1918:
Mich. State Telephone Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current: 8.01
Winnifred Brown — 15 Magazines + 3 newspapers: 53.50
Orders signed Oct. 22, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for Oct.: $55.00
Winnifred Brown — Salary for Oct.: 35.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for Oct.: 45.00 -
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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Page 308
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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Page 309
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
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