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Thirty-Second Annual Report of the MunicipalOfficers of the Plantation of Monhegan Maine forthe Year Ending February 5 1948 and the Report ofthe Superintendent of SchoolsMonhegan Plantation (Me.)
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THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORTOF THE
OF THE PLANTATION OF
MONHEGANMAINE
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 5
1948
AND THE REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
BOOTHB A Y REGISTER PRESS - BOOTHB A Y HARBOR, MAINE
MAR 1 2 1948
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PLANTATION OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 1947
ModeratorLINWOOD A. DAVIS
Plantation ClerkIDA S. PROPER
AssessorsWALTER S. DAVIS MAYNARD A. ORNE
HARRY B. ODOM
TreasurerIDA S. PROPER
Tax CollectorVIRGINIA S. DAVIS
Road CommissionerLINWOOD A. DAVIS
ConstableMAYNARD A. ORNE
Truant OfficerHARRY B. ODOM
Fire WardenMAYNARD A. ORNE
School CommitteeMYRA S. ORNE RITA D. WHITE
RUTH NUN AN
Superintendent of SchoolsF. L. S. MORSE
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Harbor MasterRAYMOND E. PHILLIPS
Health OfficerMYRA S. ORNE
Surveyor of Wood and LumberMAYNARD A. ORNE
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ASSESSORS’ REPORT OF VALUATION
May 25, 1947 — Monhegan Plantation
VALUATION
Heal Estate, Resident $80,800.00Real Estate, Non-resident 84,344.00
Total Real Estate $165,144.00
Personal Estate, Resident $1,350.00Personal Estate, Non-resident none
Total Personal Estate $1,350.00
Total Valuation $166,494.00
Total Value of Land $ 42,834.00Total Value of Buildings 122,310.00
Total Value of Land and Buildings $165,144.00
Stock in Trade $1,205.00Shipping, 2 boats, 37 tons 145.00
Total Value of Personal Estate $1,350.00
Total Amount $166,494.00
Number of Polls Taxed 39Number of Polls Exempt 13Rate of Taxation .037 Vi
ASSESSMENTS
State Tax $1,290.85County Tax 574.94
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Plantation Appropriations 4.346.90Overlay 30.88
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Total Assessments $6,243.57
AMOUNT OF TAXES
Tax on Personal and Real Estate $6,243.57Poll Tax 117.00
Total Amount Committed Collector $6,360.57
PLANTATION APPROPRIATIONS FOR YEAR 1947
School $1,200.00Plantation Expense 800.00Roads, Bridges and Snow Removal 500.00To Reduce Wharf Loan 1,000.00Medical Examination of School 25.00Cemetery 100.00Disposal of Garbage 225.00Maine Publicity Bureau 25.00Schoolhouse Repairs 25.00Interest on Wharf Loan 120.00Superintendent of Schools 50.00Overdraft 176.90Discounts and Abatements 100.00State Tax 1,290.85County Tax 574.94Overlay 30.88
Total $6,243.57
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LIST OF TAXPAYERS
RESIDENTNo. Value Value Tax on Tax on
of Real Personal Poll Real Personal TotalPolls Estate Estate Tax Estate Estate
Achorn, Ira E.Arneson, Geo. H. 1Arneson, Elizabeth Bates. Helen M.Brackett, Elva Brackett, Ernest, Est. Brackett, Kate F„ Est. Brackett, Geo. F., Est. Brackett, Lorimer, E. Baldwin. Sidney Burton, Vernon W. Curtis, Everett A. Curtis, Everett and
Christeen Chadwick, Alice M. Chadwick, Raymond J. Chase, Mary M. Colomy. Hiram E. Colomy, Nellie M.. Est Connaway. Jay H. Cushman, Harvey M. Davis. Calvin V., Est. Davis. Daniel M.. Est. Davis. Ford W Davis, Maurice G. Davis, Irene Davis. Leslie P.Davis, Linwood A. Davis, Manville W.
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$ $
1,650750
8,300'1,2251.00C
800075 205
3,100 425
1,3001.450
850
1,465 2.150
8251,135
975
501 1.450
85
60
$ ex. $3.
$
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3.
3
3
3
61.8828.13
311.25 45.94 37.50 30.00 36.56
116.253. 15.943.
48.7554.37
31.88
54.94 3. 80.62
8.4330.9442.4638 56
1.8854.37
7.68
3.19
2.25
Tax$ex.3.00
61.88 28.13
311.2545.94 37.50 30.00 47.24
116.2518.943.00
1 1.300 3. 48.75
48.7554.37 6.19
31.88ex.
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83.6211.4330.9442.4838,813.001.88
57.37 ex.
51.75
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Davis, Walter S.Day, Ferdinand L.Day, Josephine D.Dyer, Charles G.Dyer, Nettie M.Farrell, Wm.Field, Earl'S.Fitzgerald, JamesGril'ley, Jos. B. M.Faulkingham, John W.Greene, ElizabethGummere, John W.Hudson, E. F., Est.Leonard, Geo. W.Mazzolini, Eugene J.Mersfelder, Adolph D.Mortimer, EdmundMortimer, Frederic C.Miles, Rufus Ê.Miles, Dr. Jean W.Nicholson, Laurice C.Nunan, Richard T.Odom, Douglass H. and
Harry B.Odom, Harry B.Odom, Douglass ¡H.Odom, Sidney A.Orne, Raymond S.Orne, Maynard A.Orne, Wm. S.Orne, Thomas J.Partridge, Ida E.Phillips; Raymond E.Pierce, Isabel, Farrell I
and 'Nunan, RichardProper, Ida S.Pyle, James 'McAlpin
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No. Value Value Tax on Tax on of Real Personal Poll Real Personal Total
Polls Estate Estate Tax Estate Estate Tax Pinkham, Kenneth L. 1 350 3. 13.13 16.13Pierce. Frank C. ex. 2,780 104.25 104.25Rollins. Charles E. 1 3. 3.00Rollins, June B. 2.300 86.25 86.25Richards, Hannah R. 400 15.00 16.00Stanley, Sherman 1 3. 3.00Stanley, Alfred and
Sherman 525 19.68 19.68Stanley, Alfred D. 1 3. 3.00Stanley, D-wight F. 1 1,650 3. 61.88 64.88Stanley, Wm. S. ex. 1,875 70.31 70.31Smith, Sarah M., Est. 275 10.31 10.31Speed, Alphonse ex. 750 28.12 28.12Sterling, S. W., Est. 625 23.44 23.44Starks, Mary Jackson 600 22.50 22.50Stevens, Lydia Cabot 460 17.25* 17.25Stevens, Jos. A. 1 3. 3.00Stevens, Marie 'M. 380 14.25 14.25Townsend, Josephine A. 20 .75 .75Wallace, Ellsworth H. ex. 800 30.00 30.00Wincapaw', Everett L. 1 375 3. 14.06 17.06Winter, Andrew 1 1,400 3. 52.55 55.50
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NON-RESIDENTValue of Tax on Total
Real Estate Real Estate Tax
Anderson, Geo. C. $ 150 $ 5.58 $ 5.63Abbott, Edgar 50 1.88 1.88Burton, Oscar E. 500' 18.75 18.75Barker, Alice M. 1,8*25 72.10 72.19Black, Douglass C. 1,500 56.25 56.25Bogdonose, A. J., Est. 650 24.30 24.39Bogdonose, Pearl 50 1.88 1.88Bright, 'Caroline DeL., Est. 1,*650 61.88 61.88Bussey, Gertrude C. 1,010 60.38 60.38Cameron, Wm. 1,-200 45.00 45.00Cole, Isa E. 1,225 45.94 45.94Campbell, 'Wm. 79 2.81 2.81Cartwright, Isabel 1,275 47.81 47.81Chamberlain, Margareth 1,100 41.25 41.25Cabot, Caroline C. 1,050 73.13 73.13Oalbot, Dr. John 580 21.75 21.75Chase, Richard D. 760 28.50 28.50Cobb, Wm., Est. 1,300 48.75 - 48.75Cochrane, Constance 1,000 71.25 71.25Dow, Jennie SP. 50 1.88 1.88Dunbar, Jessie A. 750 28.12 28.12Dunbar, Elizabeth W . 1,050 30.38 39.38Ebert, Chas. H. 1,000 37.50 37.50Edison, Theodore <M. 700 26.25 26.25Elliott, Ethel M. 200 7.50 7.50Edwards, Edward, Est. 600 22.50 22.50Emerick, Frederick 120 4.50 4.50Fite, Warner 875 32.81 32.81Fuller, Alfred 1,129 42.19 42.19Gales, Mabel 150 5.62 5.62Gleason, Mrs. Clarke 60 2.25 2.25Goodwin, Pauline M. 120 4.50 4.50Hamilton, May C., Est. 100 3.75 3.75
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Hartman, E. M.Hebard. G eo. ProperHekking. Wm.Hodgkins, Fred L.. Est.Hovey, Wm., Est.Howland, EthelHuntington, Maud M.Hutchins, Mildred B.Holden, Elinor Inwin, Est.Jackson, Lucy E.Jenney, Lora P.Kelsey, Mary E.Knowlton, Maud B.Lotz, LouiseLewis, Mary, Est.Lamberton, Helen H.Miller, Helen EverettMakarove, Alex G.Meisner. Mildred J.Mallery, Elizabeth B.Mason. Mary T.Mason, Wm. ClarkeMcKown, Alice K.McKown, F, H., Est.Moore. Geo. H., Est.Mortimer, Mignonette S.Neilson. Mrs. Wm,NJson, EliseNichols, Marv M., Est.O ’Kane, Eileen M.Parker. Paul and ElinorPierce, Elsie J.Partridge, MargaretPalmer, Albert R., Est.Parsons. Marv M., Est,
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P rrine, Martha J.Peter?on. Andrew. Est.
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Partridge, Mrs. John F. 2,600 ' 97.50 97.50Portland Wharf & (Land Co. 160 5.02 5.62Randall, Asa G. 60 2.25 2.25Deed, Alfaretta A. 120 4.50 , 4.50Rothrock, Elizabeth M . 60 2.25 2.25Rothrock, IHarry C. 60 2.25 2.25Rothrock, Joseph T. 60 2.25 2.25Schneider, Theo. 1,025 36.43 38.43Silber, Minnie W. 1,670 62.62 62.02Slugboom, Teco 700 26.25 26.25Stoddard, Alice Kent 1,425 53.44 53.44Slayton, Dorris A. 1,100 41.25 41.25Steele, Mrs. F. D. 860 31.88 31.88Studley, Lawrence K. 975 36.56 36.56Selfridge, Russell, Est. 100 3.75 3.75Studley, Charles A. 120 4.50 4.50Taylor, Warner 775 29.00 29.06Townsend, Fred (L. 150 5.62 5.62Treadwell, Ruth 1,5:10 56.62 56.62Tunson, Verona, 'Est. 1,520 57.00 57.00Tucker, Louise 60 2.25 2.25Tupper, Asa D. 150 5.62 5.62Tweedy, H. H. 100 3.76 3.75Underhill, Dorothy B. 2,455 92.06 92.06Vaughan, Elizabeth P. 775 29.06 29.06Varnum, Marion K. 1,226 45.93 45.93Wallbridge, Jean & Kenneth 1,010 37.87 37.87Watts, Oliver P. 385 '14.43 14.43Wells, Juanita D. 460 17,25 17.25Wells, John 486 18.19 18.19Waller, Judith ' 80 3.00 3.00
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ASSESSORS’ REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND MONEY EXPENDED
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 5, 1948
PLANTATION EXPENSE
March 10, 1947, Appropriation $800.00Bank Stock 47.70Overlay 30.88
Total $878,58Total Expense 739.00
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Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended $139.58
ExpendedMar. 20, 1947, L. A. Davis, moderator $ 5.00Mar. 20, Boothbay Register, printing
plantation reports 77.65April 1, Loring, Short and Harmon,
plantation books 10.10April 1, Loring, Short & Harmon,
treasurer’s supplies 1.85April 19, Hutchins Bros., tax bills and envelopes 3.85May 29, Loring, Short and Harmon,
adding machine paper 1.00Sept. 11, W. S. Orne, trucking 3.50Sept. 11, Dept, of Audit, auditor for
plantation books 58.48Nov. 14, E. S. Field, freight 5.70Nov. 26, M. A. Orne, part assessor’s salary 20.00Nov. 26, Virginia L. Davis, collector of taxes,
part salary 50.00Jan. 9, 1948 Maine Municipal Association
service charge 15.00Jan. 30, M. A. Orne, balance assessor’s salary 30.00Jan. 30, M. A. Orne, constable 10.00
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Jan. 30, M. A. Orne, fire warden 10.00Jan. 30, Myra S. Orne, health officer 10.00Jan. 30, Harry B. Odom, assessor’s salary 50.00Jan. 30, Harry B. Odom, fire warden 10.00Feb. 2, Ida S. Proper, treasurer and expense 85.39Feb. 2, Ida S. Proper, town clerk and expense 52.43Feb. 5, Raymond E. Phillips, harbor master 25.00Feb. 5, Walter S. Davis, first assessor,
salary and expense 126.10Feb. 5, Virginia L. Davis, balance tax collector’s
salary 75.00Postage on tax bills and receipts 4.80
Total expense $739.00Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended 139.58
$878.58
ROADS, BRIDGES AND SNOW REMOVAL
Feb. 5, 1947, Unexpended $286.91Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation 500.00
Total $786.91Total amount expended 410.00
Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended $376.91
Expended
Mar. 20, 1947, Adolph Stevens,8 hrs. at 75c per hr. $ 6.00
Mar. 20, Wm. Orne with truck,2 hrs. at $1.50 per hr. 3.00
Mar. 20, 1947, L. A. Davis, 33% hr. at 65c per hr. 21.99Mar. 20, L. A. Davis, paid helpers 3.88Mar. 20, Phillip Pinkham, 26 hrs. at 75c per hr. 19.50
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Mar. 20, Phillip Pinkham with truck24 hrs. at $1.50 per hr. 36.00
Mar. 20, Alfred Stanley, 4 hrs. at 75c per hr. 3.00Aprii 30, L. A. Davis, 39 hrs. at 65c per hr. 25.35Aprii 30, E. S. Field, freight .50July 4, L. A. Davis, 14 hrs. at 65c per hr. 9.75
Paid Phillip Pinkham, labor 2.25Paid Andrew Winter, labor 6.00
July 18, L. A. Davis, 15 hrs. at 65c per hr. 9.75July 18, Alonzo F. Treadwell, 13 hrs. at 65c per hr. 9.75Sept. 26, L. A. Davis.
10 V2 days labor at $5.20 per day 54.60Nov. 26, L. A. Davis
5 V2 days labor at $5.20 per dav 28.60Paid F. Hupper, salt 3.00
Dee. 19, L. A. Davis, 20 hrs. at 65c per hr. 13.00Jan. 4, 1948 — Snow Removai:
Alfred Stanley, l xh hrs. at 85c per hr. 6.38Jan. 4, F. L. Dav, 6 hrs. at 85e per hr. 5.10
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Jan. 4, Wm. Orne, with truck, 3 hrs. at $1.50 per hr. 4.50Jan. 4, James White, 7 hrs. at 70c per hr. 4.90Jan. 4, Norman Davis, 4 hrs. at 60c per hr. 2.40Jan. 4, F. W. Faulkingham, 14 hrs. at 60c per hr. 8.40Jan. 4, L. A. Davis, 15 hrs. at 65c per hr. 9.75
Paid hire of truck, 13 hr. at $1.50 per hr. 19.50Jan. 4, Eugene Faulkingham, IOV2 hrs. at 60e per hr. 6.30 Feb. 2, Frederic Faulkingham, 10 hrs. at 60c per hr. 6.00 Feb. 2, Eugene Faulkineham, 10 hrs. at 60c per hr. 6.00 Feb. 2, Alfred Stanley 6 hrs. at 85c per hr. 5.10Feb. 2, L. A. Davis, labor on snow and sanding,
31 hrs. at 65c per hr. 20.15L. A. Davis, snow removai, paid helpers 38.10
Feb. 2, Douglass Odom, 3 hrs. at 85c per hr. 2.55Feb. 2, Dou°lass Odom, with truck,
3 hrs. at $1.50 per hr. 4.50
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Feb. 2, Douglass Odom, paid helpers 5.10
Total expended $410.00Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended 376.91
SCHOOL
$786.91
Feb. 5, 1947, Unexpended $ 687.16Mar. 10, Appropriation 1,200.00Dec. 29, Treas. of State 329.59
Total $2,216.75Total Amount Expended 1,662.89
Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended $553.86 i
ExpendedTeacher’s Salary
1947Feb. 15, Jos. B. M. Grilley $61.80Mar. 1, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80Mar. 20, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80Mar. 20, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80Apr. 19, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80Apr. 30, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80May 9, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80May 29, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80June 14, Jos. B. M. Grilley 61.80June 27, Jos. B. M. Grilley 30.90Sept. 26, Jos. B. M. Grilley 66.10Oct. 10, Jos. B. M. Grilley 66.10Nov. 1, Jos. B. M. Grilley 66.10Nov. 1, Jos. B. M. Grilley 66.10Nov. 26, Jos. B. M. Grilley 66.10Dec. 6, Jos. B. M. Grilley 66.10Dec. 19, Jos. B. M. Grilley 70.95
1948Jan. 20, Jos. B. M. Grilley 62.35Feb. 5, Jos. B. M. Grilley 62.35
Total $1,179.35
School — Janitor and Fuel
1947Mar. 1, L. A. Davis, janitor service $10.00 Mar. 20, L. A. Davis, janitor service 20.00 Apr. 19, Jos. B. M. Grilley, janitor service 7.50 May 9, James White, labor on fuel
for school 7.15May 9, Phillip Orne, labor on fuel
for school 3.25May 9, Henley Day, labor on fuel
for school 5.20May 9, Frederic Faulkingham,
labor on fuel for school 5.85May 9, Norman Davis, labor on fuel
for school 3.73May 9, Eugene Faulkingham, labor on
fuel for school 1.50Mav 9, Ravmond Remick, labor on
fuel for school 1,50June 27, Jos. B. M. Grilley, janitor
service 22.50July 18, Dunn and Elliott, fuel 64.40Nov. 26, Jos. B. M. Grilley, janitor
service 25.001948
Jan. 20, Jos. B. M. Grilley, janitorservice 20.00
Jan. 20, L. A. Davis, janitor service 10.00Feb. 2, L. A. Davis, janitor service 10.00
Total $217.58r
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School — Books and Supplies1947
Apr. 19, American Book Co., textbook $ 4.64Apr. 30, J. L. Hammett Co., school
supplies 1.84May 29, Papercrafters Co., Inc.,
school supplies 16.15June 14, Papercrafters Co. Inc., paper 1.08June 27, E. E. Babb Co., supplies 1.71Nov. 1, World Book Co., books 1.12Nov. 1, Rowe Peterson, school books 7.34Nov. 1, M. E. Wotton, flag for school 4.98Dec. 19, E. E. Babb Co., books .45Dec. 19, Silver Burdett Co., textbooks 3.11Dec. 19, World Book Co., textbooks .93Dec. 19, Ginn and Co., textbooks 2.61Dec. 19, Webster Publishing Co., books 6.10Dec. 19, J. L. Hammett Co., supplies 1.67Dec. 19, L. A. Davis, labor on fuel,
rope for flagstaff 4.571948
Jan. 20, Beckly Curdy Co., supplies 1.42Jan. 30, Monhegan Store, school supplies 4.74
Total $64.46
School — Freight and TruckingApr. 30, E. S. Field, freight on fuel $3.00July, 18, Wm. Orne, trucking fuel 2.25July 18, E. S. Field, freight on fuel 3.20Sept. 11, Wm. Orne, trucking fuel 4.00Nov. 14, E. S. Field, freight on fuel 6.00Nov. 14, Wm. Orne, trucking fuel 2.00
Total $20.45
Withholding Tax April 1, 1947 $41.00
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July 4 45.10Oct. 10 8.90Jan. 20, 1948 57.85
Total $152.85Dec. 19, State Emp. Retirement Fund 28.20
Total withheld from Teacher’sSalary $181.05
Total amount Expended for School, 1947-48Teacher’s Salary $1,179.35Janitor and Fuel 217.58Books and Supplies 64.46Freight and Trucking 20.45Withholding Tax 152.85State Employment Retirement Fund 28.20
Total $1,662.89Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended 553.86
$2,216.75
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Feb. 5, 1947, Unexpended $21.49Mar. 10, Appropriation 50.00
Total $71.49Expended 55.00
Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended $16.49Expended
June 5, 1947, F. L. S. Morse, Supt. $30.00Dec. 19, Treas. of State 25.00
Total $55.00
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Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended 16.49
$71.49
SCHOOLHOUSE REPAIRS
Feb. 5, 1947, Unexpended $81.66Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation 25.00
Total $106.66Expended 66.95
Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended $39.7i
ExpendedMar. 20, 1947, L. A. Davis, labor $ 3.60Sept. 26, Wm. Orne, labor 5.00Sept. 26, M. A. Orne, cleaning schoolroom
and repairs 40.00Oct. 11, Studley Hardware, door-set and
oil for floor 18.35
Total $66.95Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended 39.71
$106.66
PLANTATION WHARF
Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation, to reduce loan $1,000.00 Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation, interest on loan 120.00
Total $1,120.00
Expended June 27, 1947, First National Bank of
Damariscotta $1,000.00
June 27, 1947, First National Bank of Damariscotta, interest 120.00
Total $1,120.00Feb. 5, 1948, Loan from First National Bank
of Damariscotta for Wharf Repairs reduced to $3,000.00 with interest at 3 per cent.
ICE POND W ALK AND BRIDGE
Mar. 10, 1947, Unexpended $87.15Feb. 5, 1948, Overdraft 15.21
$102.36
ExpendedMar. 20, 1947, J. C. Robinson $20.28July, 18, C. E. Overlock 76.38Sept. 11, Pierce & Hartung 5.70
Total $102.36Mar. 10, 1947, Unexpended 87.15
Feb. 5, 1948, Overdraft $15.21
DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE
Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation $225.00Expended
Sept. 26, 1947, Wm. Orne $225.00
MAINE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation $25.00Expended
Apr. 19, 1947, Maine Publicity Bureau $25.00
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MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF SCHOOLS
Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation $25.00Expended
June 14, 1947, Dr. Jean Weidensall Miles $25.00
FIRE FUND
Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended $75.00
CEMETERY
Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended $247.70
DISCOUNTS AND ABATEMENTS
Feb. 5, 1947, Unexpended $ 14.56Mar. 10, Appropriation 100.00
Excise Tax 58.33
Total $172.89Expended 132.31
. $40.58
ExpendedFeb. 5, 1948, Discount Allowed on Taxes
paid before July 1, 1947 $132.31Feb. 5, 1948, Unexpended 40.58
$172.89
STATE TAX
Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation $1,290.85
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Expended Nov. 1, 1947, Treas. of State
COUNTY TAX
Mar. 10, 1947, Appropriation
Expended July 31, 1947, J. N. Glidden, Treas.
$1,290.85
$574.94
$574.94
Expended First National Bank of Damariscotta,
service charge $3.28
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LIST OF OVERDRAFTS AND UNEXPENDEDBALANCES
UNEXPENDED BALANCES
Plantation Expense $139.58Roads, Bridges and Snow Removal 376.91School 553.86Superintendent of Schools 16.49Schoolhouse Repairs 39.71Fire Fund 75.00Cemetery 247.70Discounts and Abatements 40.58
Feb. 5, 1948, Total Unexpended Balance $1,489.83t
OVERDRAFT
Ice Pond Walk and Bridge $15.21
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER S. DAVIS MAYNARD A. ORNE HARRY B. ODOM
Assessors of Monhegan Plantation
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TREASURER’S REPORT, 1947 - 1948
Feb. 5, 1947, Cash Balance Forward $1,532.81
ReceiptsTaxes:
Property and Poll, Current Year Excise Discounts
Back Taxes - 1946 Tax Liens
$6,109.5058.33
132.3133.726.15
Departmental Receipts:Bank Stock (State)Education (State)Education, Community Club Fund Education, Schoolhouse Rental Rebate on Loan by Bank
Total Receipts
$ 47.70 329.59 56.25 20.00 14.08
$6,340.01
$ 467.62
$8,340.44
Disbursements
Warrants Paid Bank Service Charge Feb. 7, Cash on Hand
$6,429.303.28
1,907.86
$8,340.44
NOTE: Treasurer disburses money only on warrants from Selectmen.
NOTE: Bank stock received from the State are taxes collected by the State on stocks of such corporations and paid to the towns according to the amount of stock held by owners residing in those towns.
The Dog License refund is from money left over from dog licenses received by the State after paying damage by dogs and Administrative expenses.
The Tax Collector receives credit on her Commitment for Liens on real estate for that year for discounts on taxes and abatement on taxes. This is done by the Selectmen drawing a warrant instructing the treasurer to credit her with the amounts.
Respectfully submitted,
IDA S. PROPER, Monhegan Plantation Treasurer
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF TAXES
FOR YEAR 1947
Paid Treasurer $6,300.14Discounts on Taxes paid before
July 1st 132.31Edgar Abbott, unpaid tax 1.88Poll Tax, E. J. Mazzolini, change of
residence 3.00Poll Tax, Everett L. Wincapaw, death 3.00
Total $6,440.33
May 25, 1947, Commitment $6,360.57Excise Tax 58.331946 Tax., Est. F. L. Wincapaw 15.43Poll Tax, Alfred Fuller 3.00Poll Tax, George Green 3.00
Total $6,440.33
Respectfully submitted,
VIRGINIA L. DAVIS,Collector of Taxes
PLANTATION CLERK’S REPORT 1947 - 1948
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Of Births, Marriages and Deaths for the Year
BIRTHS
At Rockland, Maine, May 22, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. William LaGrange Farrell, a son, Richard Lorensen Farrell.
At Rockland, Maine, July 9, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs.William Sherman Orne, a son, William ShermanOrne, Jr.
At Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Oct. 21, 1947, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Luther Pinkham, a son, . Duane Martin Pinkham.
At Rockland, Maine, Jan. 5, 1948, to Mr. and Mrs.Sherman Murphy Stanley, a son, Sherman DwightStanley.
MARRIAGES
At Monhegan, Maine, April 3, 1947, John Leslie Kimlin to Leonebel Marie Connaway.
DEATHS
At Fitchburg, Mass., Mar. 19, 1947, Alta Jane Davis, 97 years, 6 months and 26 days of age.
At Togus, Maine, July 27, 1947, Everett L. Wincapaw, 57 years, 3 months and 17 days of age.
At Pittston, Maine, Oct. 14, 1947, Hiram E. Golomy, 75 years, 9 months and 6 days of age.
Respectfully submitted,
IDA S. PROPER, Monhegan Plantation Clerk
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REPORT OF THE AGENT FOR SCHOOLS
To the Superintending School Committee and to the Citizens of Monhegan :
Please accept my fifth annual report on your school.This is the fourth year of Mr. Grilley’s work at your
school. The school is more than twice as large as when he assumed his duties and he naturally has learned much about teaching. The progress of the pupils seems good. Even a small school has its disciplinary problems, The school here is no exception. Considering the small number of pupils there is a very wide range of personality variation. In a small school these different individualities stand out in bolder relief. It requires much judgment and patience to guide these to the best development with proper consideration for all.
The school club is a real factor in the life of the school. It is valuable, not only in developing good school citizenship but will certainly help to prepare the members to take their places in the community life of the future.
We are approaching the time when only a professionally trained and duly certificated teacher may be employed. This will probably mean that a lady teacher will be in charge of the school when this is in force, and if the work is to be at all satisfactory, a lady strong and tactful as well as intelligent and well trained will be necessary. It will certainly cost a lot of money to hire such a teacher and it will require much effort to find her. In the immediate past it has been impossible to find a certificated teacher who would consider the position. By law such a teacher must be paid at least $1,500.00 and with the scarcity of teachers everywhere it is probable that much more would have to be offered to get a good
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one for Monhegan. However, it is unthinkable that the community would permit its school to be closed for lack of a certificated teacher.
Naturally all expenses in all schools have been at an all-high record and no relief is in sight.
There is a large supply of books at the school but new texts must be procured to meet the needs of the times. A few must be bought each year but as this has been done carefully the expense has been small. Supplies, too, are expensive and have been ordered carefully and as carefully conserved.
The wood from the old wharf was a great help to the fuel and we believe that this and the janitor work has been efficiently managed.
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The manual work or hand craft has been a help in fostering interest in the school and in employing the time of those pupils who get their work done quickly. Idleness is at all times to be avoided. Not only does it become a bad habit but there is always a temptation to exercise one’s self in ways that disturb others.
Many of the old and out-of-date books have been given to the pupils. These in the homes will serve better than in the attic of the schoolhouse. They are likely to be picked casually and perused. Such reading may be pleasant and not unprofitable.
The school toilets are not especially satisfactory. There is not good chance for drainage and at best these are not too sanitary. It might be worthwhile to install chemical toilets of an inexpensive type. This would be an expense but it would also be an improvement.
Among young people of today there is an independent spirit that resents all restraints and a store of energy that sometimes seeks expression in unsocial activity. In your school there has been the effort to deal with these tactfully and justly.
I urge the cultivation of the children’s talents as shown in the last-day celebration and Christmas enter
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tainments. I thank the good citizens for their generous gifts and whole hearted cooperation in making these successful. I also thank the School Committee and Plantation officials for their loyal support and cooperation.
Respectfully submitted,
F. L. S. MORSE
STATE OF MAINE
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT
Augusta
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August 29, 1947
Municipal Officers Monhegan Plantation Maine
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Chapter 16, Section 3 of the Revised Statutes of 1944 and at your request, the records of the Plantation of Monhegan have been audited by Auditor C. G. Hawes for the period February 7, 1946 to February 5, 1947 inclusive.
The examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards applicable in the circumstances and included all procedures which were considered necessary. Insofar as could be ascertained within the scope of the examination, the financial transactions of the Plantation appear to have been appropriately handled.
Exhibits and schedules incorporated in this report impartially present the financial position of the Plantation and the result of its operations for the period designated.
Comments and other data incorporated in this report may prove of interest to you. All of which is respectful!}'' submitted.
Very truly yours,
FRED M. BERRY,State Auditor.
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COMMENTS
He: Audit of Accounts — Monhegan Plantation
February 7, 1946 to February 5, 1947
CASH
At February 5, 1947, the cash available for current expenditures amounted to $1,532.81, which amount reconciled with the statement of the First National Bank at Damariscotta.
All receipts were examined and the deposits for same were checked with the bank statements.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The item shown in this account is due from the Monhegan Community Club.
TAXES RECEIVABLE
The 1946 commitment of taxes to the Collector was added and compared with the records of the Assessors. The balance outstanding on this commitment was represented by a list of unpaid taxes as reflected by the records.
NOTES PAYABLE
At the close of the year, there were notes outstanding in the amount of $4,000. These notes were issued to make repairs to the wharf.
NET DEFICIT
At February 5, 1947, the Net Deficit amounted to $3,919.37, as compared with an Unappropriated Surplus of $668.99 at February 7. 1946. This represented a decrease of $4,588.36 during the under examination.
The major items which caused the change from an Unappropriated Surplus to a Net Deficit were notes issued totaling $4,000 and $600 voted from Surplus for repairs to the wharf.
GENERALThe 1946 excise tax receipts, No. 4 to 8, and those for
1947, No. 26 to 28, were checked from the copies of the receipts and it was ascertained that all monies had been deposited with the Treasurer.
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The complete report of the audit, as required by Chapter 80, Section 119, Revised Statutes of 1944, and amended by Chapter 84, Public Laws of 1945, is on file in the office of the Selectmen.
MONHEGAN PLANTATION
COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET
EXHIBIT A
Feb. 5, 1947 Feb. 6, 1946ASSETS
Cash $1,532.81 $3,222.91Accounts Receivable
(Schedule A -l) 56.25Taxes Receivable:
Current Year(Schedule A-2) $52.40 $11.60
Prior Year(Schedule A-2) 2.90
Tax Liens55.30 11.60
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Total Assets $1,644.36 $3,245.13
LIABILITIES Withholding Tax $ 8.20 $ 16.40Notes Payable (Schedule A-3) 4,000.00
Total Liabilities 4,008.20 16.40
DEFICIT Appropriated Surplus
(Exhibit D) $1,555.53 $2,559.74Net Deficit
(Exhibit E) 3,919.37 668.99
2,363.94 3,228.73
Total Liabilities $1,644.36 $3,245.13
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FOR ANNUAL PLANTATION MEETINGFOR YEAR 1948
To MAYNARD A. ORNE, Constable of the Plantation of Monhegan in Lincoln County, Greetings:
In the name of the State of Maine you are hereby required to notify and warn the Inhabitants of said Plantation qualified to vote in Plantation affairs to assemble at the Schoolhouse in said Plantation on Monday the 8th day of March 1948 at one o ’clock in the afternoon to act on the following articles, namely:
Art. 1. To choose a moderator to preside at said meeting.
Art. 2. To hear and act on Treasurer’s Report.
Art. 3. To choose all necessary Plantation Officers: Plantation Clerk, three Assessors, Collector of Taxes, Treasurer, Road Commissioner, one member of School Committee, Truant Officer, Constqblg, and Surveyor of Wood and Lumber. i
Art. 4. To see what action the Plantation will take in regard to supporting and maintaining the Island School for the school year 1948 - 1949.
Art. 5. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,500.00, more or less, for School, including Teacher’s wages, fuel, janitor’s service, High School tuition, books and supplies.
Art. 6. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $800.00, more or less, for Plantation expenses, including Officers’ Salaries, and Administrative Expenses.
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Art. 7. To see what sum the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate to defray the expense of the Superintendent of Schools.
Art. 8. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $25.00 for Medical Examination of School Children.
Art. 9. To see what sum the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate for the Island Cemetery.
Art. 10. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $225.00 for Disposal of Garbage.
Art. 11. To see whether or not the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $25.00 to be paid to the State of Maine Publicity Bureau to be expended and used for advertising the natural resources, advantages and attractions of the State of Maine in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5, Sec. 82, of the Revised Statutes of Maine.
Art. 12. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $500.00, more or less, for Roads and Bridges including Snow Removal.
Art. 13. To see what action the Plantation will take in regard to purchasing Fire Equipment.
Art. 14. To see what sum the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate for the purchase of fire equipment.
Art. 15. To see what sum the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate for Schoolhouse repairs.
Art. 16. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $90.00 to pay interest on Wharf Loan.
Art. 17. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise
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and appropriate the sum of $1,000.00, more or less, to be paid to First National Bank, Damariscotta, to reduce the Wharf Loan.
Art. 18. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $15.21 overdraft.
Art. 19. To see if the Plantation will vote to allowJEllsworth H. Wallace to place a tank on the Plantation property, on or near the Plantation Wharf, for the purpose of supplying the inhabitants with Fuel-Oil.
Art. 20. To see if the Plantation will vote to allow 3 per cent discount on Taxes if paid before July 1st.
Art. 2l. To see what sum the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate for discount on Taxes*
Art. 22. To see if the Plantation will , vote to give the Assessors authority to hire money in anticipation of Taxes, should it be necessary.
Art. 23. To see if the Plantation will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 for repairs on Plantation Wharf.
The Assessors hereby give notice that they will be in session at tl e Schoolhouse and place of meeting on Monday, the day of said meeting for the purpose of correcting the list of voters from 12:30 o’clock in the afternoon until the polls are closed.
Given under our hands this 14th day of February A. l3. 1948.
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WALTER S. DAVIS MAYNARD A. ORNE HARRY B. ODOM
Assessors of Monhegan Plantation
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INDEXft
ASSESSORS’ REPORT OF APPROPRIATIONS 12—22 Cemetery 21County Tax , 22Discount and Abatements 21Disposal of Garbage 20Fire Fund 21Ice Pond Walk and Bridge 20Medical Examination of School 21Maine Development Commission 20Plantation Expense * 12Plantation Wharf 19Roads, Bridges & Snow Removal 13School 15Schoolhouse Repairs 19State Tax 21Superintendent of School 18
ASSESSORS’ REPORT OF VALUATION 4—11Amount of Taxes 5Assessments 4List of Taxpayers 6Plantation Appropriations 5Valuation 4
COLLECTOR’S REPORT 26
OVERDRAFTS AND UNEXPENDED BALANCES* 23
PLANTATION CLERK’S REPORT 27
PLANTATION OFFICERS 2—3
REPORT OF THE AGENT FOR SCHOOLS 28—30
STATE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT 31—34Comments 32Comparative Balance Sheets 34
TREASURER’S REPORT 24—25
WARRANT 35—37
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