The Townsman Paper - Library Article

Erected 1895

Published July 4, 1907

    The Library building was erected in 1895. It was built entirely with money raised by entertainments of various kinds and gifts of $100 or smaller sums.

   Since its erection Mrs. Hubbard of Manchester has given $4,000 for books only. We shall soon receive from the estate of Wm. Boynton, a former trustee, nearly $2500 for books and magazines, and $500 from the late Mrs. Sawyer of Arlington, Mass. 

   We are promised $10,000 from the estate of Mrs. Henry Blood Whitman of Washington, D. C., later. The town appropriates $250 each year for necessary expense. 

   A very generous friend has recently added an annex to the building, and also pays a librarian. 

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Formulas

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James Roger diary entry

December 24, 1908 (Thursday) - Christmas presents

Frost fine day.  David logging at Jowder’s . I wrote letters and post cards to all and got letters, cards, letters &c.  Christmas tree at night in Town Hall .  A good turn out of the township. Exercise by the children and presentation of gifts Wm..Davis Santa Claus.  I got a book and box of cigars and David a pair of cuffs.