Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1910-03-08

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business Monday. Perhaps the matter
the South Paris sewer.
| As will be noted from the table be-
low, the appropriations, together with
the state and county taxes, will make
the assessment for this year $3,6606 s
larger than last year. This indicates
that the tax rate will probably be 20}
mills, though considerable increase oil
valuation may keep 1t down to 2 cents.
Whether or not there was anything
ominous or significant in the flashing OF
the lightning and the rumble OF the
thunder, certain 1t is that town meeting
day was ushered In with that rather rare
phenomenon, q March thunder shower,
which about Z o'clock in the morning
succeeded night of more or less rain.
With the uncertain and uncomfortable
conditions of weather and travelling, it
was not day to encourage the voters to
come out from long distances unless they
had some special interest in the pro-
ceedings of the day.
Before the meeting when the rain was
pouring, there was some talk of adjourn.
ing, on account of the weather and
travelling, but this did not materialize
after the meeting opened.
When the time arrived for the meet
ing, from 200 to 800 men stood and sat
in closely packed ring around the Dor
der of the hall, surrounding large open
space in the middle of the hall, while
others tried to crowd in at the door.
Town Clerk William j. Wheeler called
the meeting promptly at 10 o'clock, and
read the four yards and half of war
rant.
The vote for moderator proceeded
rather slowly, and resulted in votes
cast, all for Walter L. Gray.
The report of the seiectmen and other
officers was accepted. Robert s. Benson
asked the cost of repairing the Shows
Falls school house, but there was no re-
Spouse. He moved that in future the re-
port should be made to show not only
the name of the person to whom the
money was paid, but statement of the
service performed, and the locality
where it was expended. His motion was
not seconded.
The report of the Croker and Bray
funds was read and accepted.
Election of officers then proceeded.
For town clerk William j. Wheeler re-
ceived "a votes, the whole number.
For first selectman the ballot resulted:
Whole number of votes, 19S
Necessary to choice, "
Charles W. Bowker, lss
Scattering,
BALLOT for second selectman:
Whole number Of votes, A5
Necessary TO choice, lS
William G. Stearns, III
Adney R. Tuell, So
Ballot for third selectman:
Whole number Of votes. 2a
Necessary to choice, lS3
Frank A. Farrar, 2l5
Wallace II. Cummings, ~
The three who had been elected select
men were also elected overseers of the
poor and assessors, on single vote In
each case.
For town treasurer Ill votes were
cast, 10 of which were for Charles e.
Howard.
For member of the school committee,
to succeed Clarence G. Morton whose
term expires, 100 votes were cast, los of
which were for Clarence G. Morton.
The compensation of the members of
the school committee was fixed at $40
each and actual expenses.
A ballot for tax collector resulted in a
total of 90 votes, all for Alfred 81. Jack
son. The compensation was fixed as
heretofore, at 1-2 per cent. L. S. Swan
thought per cent enough, and Mr..
Wright thought IL per cent not ex-
cessive Mr.. Swan moved an amend
ment that this be for the taxes actually
collected, and on no other. The amend
ment was carried by good vote.
Mr.. Wright moved vote of instruc-
ton to the collector, that he proceed at
once after the commitment to collect all
doubtful poll taxes Immediately.
Under the article relating to choice OF
road missioners, Mr.. Wright advooat-
ed the election of two road COM
missioners, and so moved. L. S. Swan
moved to substitute three for two, but
the motion was lost. The motion to
elect two was carried, and the town pro-
ceeded to elect.
First ballot resulted:
Votes cast, 1873, all for G. w. Berry.
Ballot for second road commissioner:
Votes cast, 149, of which 14S were for
William B. Russell.