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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 114-115
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDINGTypewritten documentHowell, Michigan April 27, 1903Personal to Library Committee as referenceBuilding CommitteeCarnegie LibraryHowell MichiganGentlemen, - Mr. A. G. Kuehnle, contractor of Library Building has submitted the following estimate of materials delivered on the library grounds, copiesof said bills are hereto connected.Cement delivered on grounds 750.00Balance due on former estimate 504.00Balance due on excavating 72.00Block stone delivered 363.00Connecting water supply to building 68.50Labor on concrete work 111.3550,000 brick 220.00Labor on stone foundation work 92.00Balance due on 21 window frames 105.00Panel work connected with windowns 2285.85Per cent deducted 342.751943.10The above material and work is now on the Library building grounds and is all in accordance with the terms of my contract; less fifteen (15) per cent to be deducted,leaving amount to be paid $1943.10All of which I do certify is in accordance with the terms of my contract and is true and correct, and the said material and work is thereby turned overto your committee on account of moneys advanced. Thereon committee not to be responsible on account of any lose by fire or otherwise, being understoodthat of the above sum due that only one thousand dollars is not to be paid, the balance thereof on or before the first day of June, 1903A.G. KuehnleContractorLetterHowell, Michigan April 27th, 1903Hon Board of Building CommitteeCarnegie Library BuildingGentlemen,- The several materials and work are now on the Library grounds, bills of lading ? for all said materials I have examined and findthat the material and work is in accordance with that required by the plans and specifications, and do recommend that the sum of ($2285.85)two thousand two hundred eighty-five dollars and eighty-five cents is due and payable in the manner previously hereinbefore statedYours trulyE.E. MyersLetterHowell, Mich., April 28th, 1903R.A. FranksPres. of Home Trust CompanyHoboken, N.J.Dear Sir:We have the honor herewith to present to you the Certificate of Col. E.E. Myers, Architect for the Carnegie Library Building at Howell, Michigancertifying over $2000.00 more of work and material has been furnished by the contractor and done thereon and whereby request that thesecond ? all ? of $2000.00 be re? therefor to the Township Board of Howell Mich. m? payable to the Township Board of Howell or order pursuant to your letters of Aug.4th 02 and Aug. 11th 1902.Yours Very Resply, John Kirk Supervisor of Howell Twp & Ex Office President of Library Board, D.D. Harger Deputy Lurishy? Clerk of Howell, Plice G. Henry ? Treasurer of Howell Twp -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 001
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE HOWELL FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CARNEGIE LIBRARY BUILDING
July 26, 1902
Historical
1902 The newspapers having given repeated accounts of Hon. Andrew Carnegie's generous gifts for Free Public Libraries to various towns and cities all over the country.
W.H. Wood Supervisor of Howell, Mich. wrote to him at Pittsburgh in behalf of Howell, and later received a blank from his secretary making inquiries as to the needs and resources
of Howell. the first reply being considered too voluminous, it was repeated and produced the following.
ANDREW CARNEGIE
5 WEST 51ST
NEW YORK
May 9/02
W.H. Wood, Esq.
Howell, Mich.
Dear Sir,
Responding to your letters. If the city of Howell will pledge itself by Resolution of Council to support a free library at cost
of not less than a thousand dollars a year & provide a suitable site, A. Carnegie will be glad to furnish Ten Thousand Dollars
for a Free Public Library Building.
Respectfully,
Jas. Bertram ?Heg
Also on page image of notecard:
Shadowbrook
Lenox, Massachusetts
September 10, 1919
Dear Madam:
I have received your kind letter written on behalf of the Library Board and people of Howell and wish to send you my warm
thanks. These expressions of appreciation of my husband are very dear to me.
Believe me,
Sincerely yours,
Louise W. Carnegie
Miss M. Winnifred Brow, Librarian
Photograph believed to be of Andrew Carnegie -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 128-129
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
July 13, 1903
Received of the Township Board of Howell Three Hundred Dollars being check #5 A.G. Hudhnle
July 10, 03 8.30P.M. The Library Board met at the office of Mr. Thos. Gordan Jr.
Present: Adams, Brooks, Gordan, McPherson, VanWinkle, Wood
General discussion as to the events of the day, duty to the public, desirability of action, manner of procedure, sufficiency of previous disclaimer,
and Propriety of inaction or silence.
As in April Mr. Wood again suggested securing a room, purchasing books, adopting rules, getting a librarian to catalogue, index & C and giving to the people an early
benefit from tax already collected.
Also the authentication of bills of Twp. Howell, Mr. Kuehnle, Crittenden, Allen, & C & presenting them to the Supervisor and Clerk for orders upon the
Twp Treasurer.
No action. Adjourned.
July 20, 1903
Received of the Township Board of Howell Three Hundred dollars being check No. 6 A.G. Kuehnle
July 27, 1903
Received of the Township Board of Howell Three Hundred Dollars being check No. 7 A.G. Kuehnle
August 3rd, 1903
Received of the Township Board of Howell Three Hundred Dollars being check No. 8 A.G. Kuehnle
August 10th 1903
Received of the Township Board of Howell Five Hundred Dollars being check No 9 A.G. Kuehnle
August 10, 1903 Miss Anna Lonergan applies by letter to the Board for position as Librarian
Sept 4 1903
Meeting of the Library Board at office of Thos. Gordan, meeting was called to order by Pres. Gordan. Present: Gordan, VanWinkle, Borrke,
Adams. C.S. Adams was elected secy pro Tem.
Moved by VanWinkle that we make an estimate of one thousand dollars as necessary to maintain the Library for the coming years. Seconded
by Mr. Brooke, Carried. Adjourned
C.L. Adams secy Pro Tem -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 126-127
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
continuation of letter from Col. Myers
July 6, 1903
tomorrow morning I will come on the seven train.
Yours,
E.E. Myers
address reply to care of
32 Home Bank Bldg.
July 6, 1903 Window frames set to stock room
July 7, 1903
Col. E.E. Myers reinspected Library building and looked in to the character of walls etc in company of Roche, Wood and Harger.
July 7 1903: W.H.S. Wood wrote Mr. VanWinkle asking him notify Mr. Gordan that as one member of the Library Board he Wood, considered it
discourteous to the architect Col. E.E. Myers without giving him ample notice thereof.
July 8 1903 Mr. Gordan arrived notifed Mr. Wood that architect Frank P. Allen of Grand Rapids would be here. Mr. Wood notified Col. E.E.
Myers personally
July 8, 1903 at 10 AM at office of Township Clerk both Boards met in joint session. All present but Mr. VanWinkle ?won was called to Probate Court
and therefore absent. Mr. Wood moved that Col. Myers be mailed to meet with us. Carried.
Mr. Harger stated object to allay doubts as to Library construction. General discussion by Messrs. Gordan, Harger, M.J. McPherson, Kirby, Brooks,
Adams, Roche, Holt, Kirk Chairman.
Col. Myers discussed all points & answered questions. Mr. Kuehnle gave notice to members of Library Board to keep of? grounds. Mr. Wood
presented from Twp. Clerk files that recommendation of Col. Myers of Mar. 3, 1903 as to brick and the action of Board in laying in on table
March 7 & letters, see page
Col. Myers invited all to go to grounds.
Mr. Wood moved we accept the invitation. No second.
Mr Wood renewed motion. No second.
Col Myers explained as to brick? water table, & made stone, Safety from fire by not ?furring & C. General discussion.
Mr. Wood spoke of Rev. Allen's being expected as per notice to him from Mr. Gordan & wanted it to be in presence of Col. Myers. Inp? Architect.
Mr. Harger moved to adjourn
Mr. Wood & Holt spoke for harmony.
Motion to adjourn carried.
July 8 1p.m. Library Board met at office of Thos. Gordan Jr. All present but Mr. VanWinkle soon called away & also Mr. Wood later. Board
consulted with Architect Frank Allen of Grand Rapids who had visited the building in the forenoon.
Later Mr. Kirk was present.
Later Four members and Mr. Allen went to Twp. Clerk office & inspected plans. Rev. Adams, M.J. McPherson and Mr. Allen visited
Library building and were told by foreman that he had been directed to order them off by the contractor.
July 10, 1903 Mr. Gordan gave notice of Library Board Meeting at his office this evening.
' ' Add. Docs. preesented by W.H.S. Wood
' ' Cous. Rep. July 1903 No 274 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 124-125
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
June 15, 1903
4 P.M.
The Library Board Messrs. Gordan, Wood, McPherson, Adams, Brooks but not Mr. VanWinkle met with the Township Board Messrs. Kirk, Holt, Harger & Pettibone & discussed the Library matters, contracts, buildings, estimates & C.
Mr. Harger said that no changes had been authorized, none intended by the Township Board, and Board had never been do?? as a Board That
don't know even as architect had given consent and that no consent as to changes have ever been given by anybody to his knowledge.
General discussion as to authorized work, contracts,estimates, & C by all.
Mr. Wood suggested a joint meeting of the two Boards with the Architect to discuss all these matters.
Mr. McPherson suggest the undoubted genuiness and disintendedness of all members of both Boards.
Adjourned at 6 P.M.
June 16
730 P.M. Mr. Wood dropped card to architect as above. Library Board except Mr. Brooks met at office of Wm. P. VanWinkle and discussed propriety of action.
June 25 Add. Books & pamphlets presented by W.H.S. Wood
Bulletin #93 May 1903 Food
Cuban Rept, Brig. Emil Leonard Wood Vol I II III
Report 21st Au Con Cor. Char. Mich
' ' 1901-1902 '' '
Tariff Bill Senate 1890
June 25 Messrs. McPherson & VanWinkle called at office W.H.S. Wood as to Mr. Gordan's getting architect. Authority already given sufficient.
July 1st Mr. VanWinkle with letter of Pres. Gordan Jr as to Grand Rapids architect in 10 days.
July 3 Letter of Col. E.E. Myers as to condition of work & C asking if joist on first floor has been away.
July 3 1903 Ans. by Mr. Wood. Ans. shown Mr. Kirle & M.J. McPherson Aus. almost two layers of stone above first joist. Reference as to Crittenden's report
as to lower walls. Cited as to joist lapping but little in some places. Undesirability of plastering on brick noted if any doubt as to moisture injurying
books or health. Attention called to 67 days without inspection and terms calling for monthly inspection. Inspection without notice desirable.
No water tables. Flue in chimney said to be lacking in places. Estimate where near the roof & C
July 3 Grants Pass ongove? inquiry
Letter State Librarian M.E. Spencer
Letter Detroit agent Library Bureau
Aus. Nat till Oct. consider furniture & C
June 1st to July 6 Various conference W.H.S. Wood with Mr. Pettibone, Kirk, VanWinkle, McPherson, Gordan, Harger, Kuehnle and also
daily visits to grounds & work. Individual conferences with nearly all members of both boards.
July 6th Letter E.E. Myers Architect
Law office Geo. W. Radford
Detroit, Mich Detroit, July 6, 1903
Hon. W.H.S. Wood
Dear Sir:- Your 3rd received. I would have come out right away. I have been so delayed
on accounty of funds that it has been impossible for me to do so. I want to come at once. Please have
sent some funds to come and I will make investigation of the work and will report to you. If I get reply -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 122-123
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
continuation
on examination of the footings, I find them in good condition. Condition of earth below footings, I know nothing of. Outside foundation walls seem in good
condition. Whether proper bonding of stone and brick walls have been employed I do not know but understand that the iron bonds have been omitted.
Be that as it may, stone & brick properly bonded to each other need no iron for the height of your building. In regard ? partition wall in the basement, in my judgment it seems
like very poor construction.
In the first place, the stone used in the construction are very small which causes the use of too much lime mortar which is poor bond for small stone. Then the brick that
have been used for the facing of the basement are not properly bonded together to the walls , ensure the walls not splitting lengthwise, if stone had been used exclusively except for
chimney breasts, Piers, & ? chimneys with plenty of ?bond stone reaching clear through the walls, then no brick would be necessary. As the partition walls are being built great
care need as to be taken in starting the walls for the first story on the cross walls in basement are liable to split.
Reg? respect, fully submitted
Signed C.M Chittenden
June 10 1903
The entire Board of Library Directors then visited the library grounds and building in a body for the first time. W.H.S Wood Secretary
Monday June 15 1903
At 10 AM Library Board met at office of Wm. P. VanWinkle on call of Mr. Gordan.
President Gordan presented copies of specifications and contracts and Messrs. Gordan & Wood were sent as a committee to request the
plans for inspection or that he bring them.
After consultation the Board was telephoned to come to Township Clerk's office which was done and places inspected. All Present.
On returning at 11 AM to Mes. VanWinkle office.
Mr. Wood moved that the architect Mr. Myers be requested to meet with our Board to inspect the work and to inform this Board what he expected to do as to variations
and alterations from specifications in the work already done and to be done. No second.
After discussion of various plans of procedure and as to duty and right of this Board.
Mr. Brooks moved and Mr. McPherson seconded that we meet if possible the Township Board at five PM. Agreed. W.H.S. Wood Secretary -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 120-121
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
May 25/03 (continued)
our own views by those of a competent architect as to whether the work so far done on the Library Building was up to specifications also as to estimates.
General discussion. No action
Mr. Wood brought the question of having the specifications copied by Miss Holt in the LIbrary Record before the meeting. No action.
Mr. Wood also suggested the Board asking Architect Myers to come weekly or every 10 days and inspect the work, this board to allow the expenses except as to one inspection a month. No action
After general discussion in which Mr. Wood moved we go ahead and select books but not seconded and on the motion of Mr. VanWinkle, the
Board adjourned.
W.H.S. Wood
June 1st, 2d 8th Mr. Wood wrote Col. Myers quite fully as to the work and suggested frequent visits & careful compliance with contract as to water table, tieing walls
June 8th On call of the President the LIbrary Board met at Mr. VanWinkle's office at 4.30 P.M. all present except Mr. Wood who appeared at 5:15
On motion of Mr. VanWinkle, seconded by Mr. Adams the following motion was carried 'I move that we employ a competent architect or builder or both to visit Howell and inspect the Library
Building and advise with the Library Commissioners concerning the work done and being done in the construction of the building and the president of this board be authorized to
execute this resolution by employing such person or persons as he deems advisable for the purpose aforesaid and see that proper written report is made to this board & at lowest possible cost'
On motion, Board adjourned at call of President.
W.H.S. Wood
Secretary
June 8, 1903 Mr. Chittenden of Lansing and Mr. Gordan Jr. visited the Library Building. Also Mr. Kirle Supervisor, Also Hon. S.S. South ? and Mr. Wood.
Wednesday, June 10th AM 1903
The Board of Library Directors met at 4.30 PM at Mr. VanWinkle's office. All present except Mr. McPherson who later appeared.
Mr. Gordan read the report of Mr. Chittenden, the Lansing expert builder, which is as follows >Howell Mich. June 9, 1903
To The Board of Directors of the Carnegie Library Building of Howell, Mich.
Gentlemen,
According to your request and accompanied by Mr. Gordan of your board, I ?beg have to report as follows upon the examination of the walls that are being erected for the basement story of
your Library Building -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 118-119
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
May 5, 1903
Meeting of the Township Board of the township of Howell duly called.
Present John Kirk, Supervisor, Frank J. Holt, Clerk & J.L. Pettibone & D.D. Harger Justic of the Peace
The Architect having on April 27, 03 presented to this board a certificate that ? draw of $2000 worth of work & material had been furnished by A.G. Kuehnle the
contractor on the Library Bldg which certificate having been forwarded to R.A. Franks Cashier at Hoboken N.J. and this Board having ? from said
R.A. Franks a draft for $2000.00. it was moved and supported that a check for $1000 be drawn to A.G. Keuhnle and returned ? when this date, carried.
The receipt for the draft was signed by the board and mailed to Home Trust Company, Hoboken N.J.
The draft was endorsed by the Township Board and deposited inthe Bank of Alex McPherson & Co.
The check No. 3. for $1000 was delivered to Mr. Kuehnle.
D.D. Harger
Dpt. Tp. Clerk
May 19, 1903
Card from Architect E.E. Myers asking if had commenced laying of square stone. to W.H.S. Wood. Ans. yes. by W.H.S. Wood
May 25, 1903
Meeting of the township Board of the township of Howell, duly called
Present, Supervisor John Krile, Clerk Frank J. Holt and Justice Darrel D. Harger Absent Justice J.L. Pettibone
Moved by Harger, supported by Hold that the following resolution be accepted.
Resolved, that we issue and ? to A.G. Kuehnle a check as the banking house of Alex McPherson & Co. for the sum of seven hundred dollars,
bearing date this day, Carried
Received of the Township Board of the Townshipof Howell Seven hundred Dollars, Bring check #4 of date May 25th, 1903
A.G. Kuehnle
There being no further business the board adjourned. D.D. Harger Dpt Clerk
May 25, 1903
The LIbrary Board of Directors met at 4.30 P.M. at the office of Wm. P. VanWinkle.
Mr. Wood presented the bill for preliminary expenses for $96.57 due to contingent Fund of the Township and moved its allowance. Seconded
by Mr. M.J. McPherson. General remarks by all. Yeas McPherson Wood
Nays Adams, Brooks, Gordan, VanWinkle Motion Lost
Mr. Wood present the bill of Mr Kuehnle for $44.00 extra on foundation and moved its allowance. No second.
Pres. Thos Gordan Jr. stated the object of the meeting to be to see if we can supplement ? -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 116-117
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
Letter
Howell Mich April 28th 1903
State of Michigan
County of Livingston
The ? certify that at the Annual Election in the Township of Howell held on April 6 1903. John Krile was duly elected supervisor of the Township of Howell in the place of
W.H.S. Wood. That Frank J. Holt was duly elected Township Clerk of said Township & succeed himself, that Phil G. Henry was duly elected Township Treasurer of a said
Township of Howell & succeed himself , that each of said Howell officers duly qualified and are now said officers for said Township. That D.D. Harger is the duty oppointed and
qualified Deputy Township Clerk of said Township, that J.L. Pettibone and D.D. Harger are the two oldest Justices of the Peace of said Township
and as such are members of the Township Board of said township.
Given under my hand the day ? above written.
D.D. Harger
Dep Tp Clerk
Copy of Receipt sent R.A. Frank, Andrew Carnegie Distribution Office Hoboken N.J. from Township Board Howell Mich.
May 14 1903 for
On Accord of Cere? of Library Building $2000.00
Approval R.A. Fr Ce? H.J. Foskep
Received May 5th 1903 of Andrew Carnegie Two Thousand dollars in full for above accured 2000.00
John Krile, J.L. Pettibone
D.D. Harger
D.D. Harger Dep Ts Clerk Township Board of the Township of Howell
Note phase ? and se? the fraction and ? if without delay Do not detach papers
Howell, Mich May 5th 1903
Received of the Township of Howell One Thousand Dollars to apply on payment on Cere? for Construction of Library Building Reing Check #3
A.G. Kuehnle
Copy of Check
US 34 New York May 1 1903
Guardian Trust Company
Pay to the order of Township Board Howell Mich
Two thousand dillars $2000.00. R.A. Franks ?
Endorsed by Tp. Bd -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 112-113
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
3/27/03
J.W. Schermer? & Co. 3 E. 14th St. NY
Kuahan Cornwallis 44 Broadway NY
The Pilgrim Press 175 Wabash Ave. Chicago
The Burrows Bros. Co. Cleveland O
John Jos. McVey 39 N. 13 St. Phila. Pa.
E.S. Steiger & Co. 25 Park Place NY
Geo. R. Bishop 142 E. 18 St. New York
Thomas Michan & Sons Deshectiron? Pa. special offer of shrubs for park
Knight & Millett Pope Bldg. Boston
David Willliam Co. 232 Wm. St. NY
Comstock Pubs. Co. Ithaca NY
Educational Pub. Co. Chicago
D.A. Wright Lansing
Apr 10/03
The Old Corner Book Store 282 Wash St. Boston, Mass. 33 1/3 % + 5%
Apr 13/03 DeWolfe, Fiske & Co. Boston
Apr 17/03 Little Brown & Co Boston
Henry Holt & Co. New York
Apr 30/03 Silas Farmer & Co. Detroit 29 Monroe Ave
July 18
Mary A.S. Eddy P.O. Box 334 Birmingham Mich
6025 Flat 2 Ellis Ave Chicago
Ask for position as cataloguer
July 18/03 W.H. S. Wood ordered off of platform at building by foreman Culvert by order of Contractor
July 25/31/03 W.H.S. Wood visited buiilding again
July 31/03 Rec'd from Hon. A. Carnegie the Address of Ambassador Choate on Lincoln & gave to Messrs. M.J. McPherson & brothers
Add. Doc. Pre. by W.H.S
Mich Food Cou. Jan Bull 94
Rep. Fisc. Supt. St. Charities NY 1902
Good Roads Magazine Sept 1902
Natl Bull Co? & Ch. May 1903
July 31/03 W.H. S. Wood acknowledged to A. Carnegie receipt of Choate address
Aug. 14/1903
New Thought Magazine Jan July 1903
Commons Chicago Articles Gertrude Palmer
Ag. Bulletin June 1903
Wilshires Magazine July 1903
Mich Ag Bulletin 210
Golden Blk Hills of S.Dak
The Acu So of Equity
Consular Report US LXXII Aug 1903 275
Law Notes Aug 1903
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