Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 252-253

Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.

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Page 252
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., April 28 1913
Meeting held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, C. E. Jewett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Officers elected for the Year:
President: M. J. McPherson
Vice President: L. E. Howlett
Secretary: D. D. Monroe
Treasurer: H. A. McPherson
Committees:
Grounds & Building: C. E. Jewett, D. D. Monroe
Books: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett
Moved and supported that monthly Board meeting be held the last Monday evening of each month. Moved and supported that Myrtle Wilkinson's salary be the same as last year [noted as $42.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay]. Moved and supported that Gladys Cook's salary be the same as last year [noted as $27.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay]. Moved and supported that A. J. Brown's salary be the same as last year [noted as $49.00 per month inclusive of extra service pay].
After due consideration the following bills were allowed:
A. J. Brown Salary:
1/2 Township: $24.50
1/2 Village: $24.50
Myrtle Wilkinson: $42.00
Gladys Cook: $27.00
Toledo Chandelier Mfg. Co.: $4.25
Art Metal Construction Co. (2 Library Stacks): $140.00
Moved and supported that list of books selected be purchased. On motion meeting adjourned. D. D. Monroe, Sec.

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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 9 1913
Meeting of Board held at Library. Present: M. J. McPherson, L. E. Howlett, H. A. McPherson, and D. D. Monroe. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
After due consideration the following bills were allowed:
Peter Henderson & Co. (Lawn Enricher): $6.00
A. Garland (New York Tribune): $1.40
Electric Light & Water Commission (Light for April $9.38, Water 11.00):∗∗20.38**
The Parker-Spencer Co. (Lamps $4.75, Repair Lawn Mower 2.15):∗∗6.90**
M. B. Earl (5 weeks sprinkling to May 21): $7.00
Francis A. Lacher & Co. (Books): $3.00
George Wahr (Books — $6.89, $14.86, 30.11):∗∗51.86**
Wagenvoord & Co. (Binding): $72.50
A. J. Brown Salary (1/2 Township $24.50, 1/2 Village 24.50):∗∗49.00**
Myrtle Wilkinson Salary: $42.00
Gladys Cook Salary: $27.00
Library of Congress: $10.00
Moved and supported that library be closed Sundays until further notice. Carried. Moved and supported that bids be asked for 30 tons of Road Coal for next winter, to be delivered on Gordon-Jubb scales. Bids to be received on or before June 30th. Carried. Moved and supported that the list of books selected be purchased. Carried. Moved and supported that $10.00 be sent to Library of Congress. Carried.
On motion adjourned. D. D. Monroe, Sec.

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