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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 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 168-169
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
Aug 28 1907
A.F. Peavy & Sons $75.55
Electric Light & W Com 5.30
Sep 20
Geo. B???hr 57.57
C.C. Schafer & Sons 9.45
Chas. Burkey Co. 29.61
Robt Chambers 14.77
F.E. Benights ? 11.25
Thos. Gordon Jr. 9.26
M.J. McPherson 17.90
Wm. McPherson & Sons 3.41
C.G. Jewett 13.13
The Bartan Drilling? Co. 19.80
Lucy Chapel 25.00
A.J. Brown 17.50
E & W. Com 6.24 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 170-171
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 30 1907
Board met at office of Thomas Gordon Jr. Present M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Barnes & R.B. McPherson.
The designation of John Britten as janitor accepted.
On Motion of Bruce McPherson supported by Chapel A.J. Brown was engaged as janitor for one yr @ $35.00 per month. There was an
understanding with the village. Council would pay half his salary of the janitor.
Geo. Barnes Sec.
May 29 1907
Board met at office of M.J. McPherson. Present Chapel, M.J. McPherson, Gordon & Barnes.
The following bills were allowed
Lucy Chapel Librarian salary for May $20.00
A.J. Brown Janitor
Salary for May $35.00 one half township 17.50
one half village 17.50
Electric Light & Water Com 11.00
water to ?Nov ber 1st
O.S. Person Trees 8.10
Electric LIght & Water Com ?nights 5.36
On motion Miss Chapel was allowed not to exceed $6.00 for expenses in attending a library meeting in Detroit.
Geo. Barnes -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 172-173
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
June 24 1907
Board met at Library.
Present M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Gordon, Bruce McPherson & Barnes.
The following bills were allowed.
Janes Canfield $2.50
work mulching trees ? village council .60
O.S. Person one tree
village council
Mrs. Cleave assistant librarian 2.00
four afternoons
Crotty Brothers Lansing 44.20
Pool's Index 5 vols
L.D. Brokaw 17.50
Book truck
Lucy Chapel Librarian 20.00
salary for June
Lucy Chapel Librarian 6.00
expense to Detroit
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
salary for June $35.00 half to township half to village council
Electric Light & Water Com lights 4.32
Livingston Democrat 8.88
printing
Board noted to purchase a $63.00 clock of ? T. Gilbert @ 50% and 6% off.
The secretary was instructed to order 20 tons of coal.
Geo. Barnes Sec.
July 29 '07
Board met at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Bruce McPherson, G.H. Chapel & Geo. Barnes.
The following bills were allowed
Thos Gordon Jr. cash adv $ 6.70
Fuller Book Co 198.25
binding & magazines
W.E. Beach newspapers 5.00
M.J. McPherson cash adv 6.85
A.J. Brown Janitor half salary 17.50
half village
Librarians Lucy Chapel salary July 20.00
Home Telephone Co 6.00
?Oct '07
Electric Light & Water Com 3.20
light July
On Motion, the salary of the librarian was raised five dollars per month making it $25.00 per month for the coming per commencing Aug 1 '07.
M.J. McPherson was authorized to purchase ?arch lamp.
Bruce McPherson was directed to get screen doors for library.
The librarian was allowed start vacation in August. She to furnish substitute.
Geo. Barnes Sec -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 174-175
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
Aug 28 1907
Meeting at Library. Present M.J. McPherson, Thos Gordon Jr, A.D. Thompson, R.B. McPherson, Geo. Chapel & Geo. Barnes.
The following bills were allowed
A.J. Brown Janitor half salary $17.50
August
half salary council
Lucy Chapel Librarian 25.00
salary for August
Geo. Wahr books 6.30
A.F. Peavy & Sons coal 75.55
Howell Electric Light & Water Com. 5.20
lights for August
One Mill Assessment $2369.95
It was moved, supported & carried that one mill be raised on this taxable property of Howell township for the support of the Howell Carnegie
Library for the coming year.
After considerable discussion, the board decided to accept the ?Bogue proposition for ornamental ?slack , plumbing and ?opervision @
$300 or & reduction of $100 from the original price asked.
Thos. Gordon Jr & R.B. McPherson to select & purchase a list of children's books from the Miss ?nights list.
Chapel directed to have front walk extended to curb line of street.
Geo. Barnes
Sec
Sept 30 '07
Board met at Library.
Present M.J. McPherson, Thos Gordon Jr., Geo. H. Chapel & Geo. Barnes.
The following bills were allowed
Geo. Wahr Ann Arbor
Bill of books 39.44 5% off $37.57
C.C. Schafer & Sons
sidewalk 9.48
The Chas A. Berkey Co 29.61
clock 31.86 6% off
Robt. Chambers 14.77
work & lumber
F.E. Wright 11.25
screens & work
Thos. Gordon Jr 9.26
money advanced
M.J. McPherson 17.90
sundry bills - money advanced
Wm. McPherson & Sons 3.41
lawn seed
C.G. Jewett plumbing 13.12
materials & labor
The Barton Melting Co. Detroit 19.80
outside ?lamp
Lucy Chapel Librarian 25.00
salary Sept
A.J. Brown Janitor 17.50
salary Sept 35.00 Library
village 17.50
Electric Light & Water Com 6.24
LIghts Sept
Mr. Bogue ?et ?Cornbrath? to plant part for $300.00 as per his plans.
Books to be approved by library board being catalogued.
Geo. Barnes Sec.
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