The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-03-21
Holden Again De-
feats Damp Question.
A QUIET MEETING.
William Fl. Drury, a Life
Long Resident, Dead.

Holden, March 2O.-The town meeting
was called to order by S. w. Aiming
ton at 1905. A. A. Metcalf was chosen
moderator The first report was that
OF the selectmen, which was accepted
after some discussion.
The following reports were accented
IN the order named: Overseers of Door
town treasurer, highway surveyor and
the report of the building committee of
the Chatfinville school house. The ap-
preparation for this week was $25OO and
the amount remaining unexpended is
$3.50.
Article 4. 1t was moved that a sum
OF 500 be raised to pay the interest on
the school fund, and the motion was
carried without opposition.
Article 8. 1t was moved by H. w.
Warren that a committee of five be an
pointed to report on this article. Car
ried without opposition and the com
mittee was appointed.
At this point it was moved by II. M.
Rogers that the polls be opened to vot-
ers on the water question, and that
they remain open until 4.SO. The mo-
tlon was carried and the polls opened
Article Z. Moved and carried that an
appropriation of SIS be given to Post
q, q. A. r., to assist them in a. suitable
observance of Memorial day.
Article s. A sum of $3.50 was appro-
priated for the relief of soldiers and
sailors VINO served IN the army or navy
during the rebellion.
Article 8. A sum of $3.50 was appro-
prlated for the maintaining of street
lights for the ensuing year.
Article 10, 1t was voted to give the
use of the town hail to Post II, G. A.
r., for the past year
Article II. 1t was voted to give the
use OF the town hall to the Farmers
and Mechanics Club for the past year
Article r. It was moved by G. S,
Holden that the selectmen be instruct
ed to prosecute all violations of the
liquor law, and that sum of 500 be
appropriated for that purpose. The
motion was carried.
Article Is. c. E. Parker moved that
the selectmen be authorized to confer
with the state highway commission in
regard to another section of state road,
and II. w. Warren moved that the
work be done by the town, and that
sum be appropriated to pay for the
work. Both motions were carried.
Article IA. 1t was moved that the
selectmen keep an account with the
town roller as in former years.
1t was announced that articles 10 and
l6 would be open for discussion in the
afternoon, and art. II was taken up. 1t
was moved and carried that the town
treasurer be paid $500 as in former
years.
Article IS. f. T. Holt said that the
town had received no plan from the
railroad in regard 10 grade crossings,
and it was voted that when such a plan
was received to call a meeting and lay
it before the town.
Article 10. 1t was voted to raise
sum of 5000 for evening schools.
Article 20. 1t was voted that a COM
mittee of five be appointed to report at
some future meeting.
Article q. Rev. FIR. ]. f. Lee said
that much fault was found with the
stage and accommodations of the
town hall. He moved that the hall be
enlarged but the motion was lost.
II. w Warren moved that articles
% and % be passed. and the motion was
carried. The question of the wateE
supply was declared open to discussion.
H. NJ. Rogers wished to have no action
| taken upon this question except at the
town and state elections. Mr.. Marsh
said that in his opinion, such action
! citizens of the town can call a meet
ing by presenting a petition to the Sc
| lectmen.
| Mr.. Merrick made the motion that
| this question be indefinitely postponed,
and his motion was carried.
H. NJ. Rogers again took the floor to
review the arguments of his opponents.
He said that the water proposed to be
! supplied to the town was impure and
unfit for the purposes for which it is
| intended. He declared that with the
12-inch pipe, there will be no hydrant
service OF any efficiency. 1t would fol-
low that a larger pipe would be neces-
sary, and this would require more
money. He said that if there was to
be no fire system and the water was
impure, there could be no possible good
in bringing water to the town at an
/ expense which would be unjust to the
small tax payers of the town.
H. w. Warren moved that the select
men be authorized to appoint all town
officers not voted for by ballot: The
motion was carried. Among the Off
GERS to be appointed are those of pub
lie weigher sealer of weights and
measures, poundkeeper, cattle inspect
or and forest fire wardens.
Moderator, A. A. Metcalf; town clerk,
Samuel w. Armington; selectmen,
Charles A. Dawson, Fred r. Holt,
0HdileS II, MARSH, treasurer, FRED ii.
Fales; auditor George p. Johnson; col
/ lector of taxes Fred H. Fales; over
! seers Of poor, George r. Graham, Fred
7. Holt Edward w. Merritt; school
committee, Frank j. KnowIton; as
SCISSORS, John B. Dodd, Charles w. Phil
lips, Homer b. Stearns; constables,
William ]. Anderson, Edward w. Mer-
rift, Felix Rainville James Sullivan;
library directors, James A. Holden,
Emory RD1gepg, road rom fs
Harry S. Moulton; board of health,
Fred II. Holt, Charles A. Dawson,
Charles II. Marsh; fence viewers,
Charles w. Phillips, Homer B. Stearns,
Samuel Warren.
License vote: Yes, 10; no, $50.