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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 148-149

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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 31 06
Library Board met. All present. The matter of lighting was discussed. A com M.J. McPherson, Chapel, & Barnes appointed to look after
additional lamps.
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Feb 13/06
Board met. M.J. McPherson absent & R.B. McPherson acted as chairman. Bills allowed.

Benedict & Ratz (supplies) $.91
P.B. Wines labor 18.00

A proposition from L.D. Brokean was listened to for library furniture. Mr. Brokan also presented ?cuts of furniture.
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Feb 13/06
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Gordon, Wood & Barnes.
The following bills allowed.

Richard Wright (painting roof) $10.00
A.O. Hutchins & Sons (coal) 18.88
C.C. Shafer & Sons (work & material) 5.00
W.J. Burton & Co (work on tower windows) 29.71
W.J. Burton & Co. ( repairs to dome ???) 4.28
Severall propositions for furniture considered.
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Mar 6/06
Board met. All present. The following bills allowed.
?ernst Lamp Co. $241.11
The proposition of the Art Metal Construction Co. accepted to furnish
4 double steel stacks 9 ft long & 7 shelves 347.75
Steel Magazine Rack 15.00
Newspaper Rack 15.00
Other furniture matters considered.
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Mar 7th
Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Chapel, Gordon & Barnes.
Bills allowed
W.J. Burton & Co. Detroit $145.75
Furniture contact let to L.D. Brokan as for schedule 414.76

Adjourned Geo. Barnes Sec.

March 13 06
Board met. All present. A change was made in L.D. Brokan's order increasing the amount $36.00.
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