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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 302-303
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Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
Transcribed using AI.Page 302 (April – May 1918)
The Library Board met at the Library April 3, 1918.
Members present: — M. J. McPherson, A. Garland and E. L. Avery.
Moved and supported that salary of A. J. Brown be paid for February. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.
Orders signed April 9, 1918:
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for March: 5.88
(Note. — The Bd. of Public Works bill was paid by Dr. Avery, Treas. of Library Board, April 15th)
Orders signed April 23, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for April: $45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for April: 30.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for April: 45.00
Bd. of Public Works — Water rent: 11.00
Orders signed May 14, 1918:
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: $2.00
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for April: 5.39
Orders signed May 28, 1918:
Gladys Cook — Salary for May: $45.00
Alice Bennett — Salary for May: 30.00
A. J. Brown — Salary for May: 45.00
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Page 303 (June 1918)
The Library Board met at the Library June 10, 1918.
Members present — M. J. McPherson, A. Garland and E. L. Avery.
Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were allowed:
Wilcox + Peavy — 4 1/2 cord wood: $16.87
John Hilderbrant — Elect. repair: 5.40
Jones Bros. — Coal: 44.95
Geo Wahr — Books: 7.29
Bd. of Public Works — Elect current for May: 4.34
Mich. St. Tel. Co. — Service: 2.00
A. F. Peavy + Son — Coal: 29.16
Motion to elect officers for the ensuing year. Members proceeded to vote by ballot for President. Result of ballot — M. J. McPherson was elected.
A. Garland was elected Secy. and Dr. E. L. Avery was elected Treasurer for the coming year.
Moved and supported that the books requested as per list be purchased.
The resignation of Miss Alice Bennett was accepted by the Board in accordance with her wish to retire.
It was moved and seconded that the complete report (of the Librarian) be accepted. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. — Carried. A. Garland, Sec'y.