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  • Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 140-141

    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 16, 1905
    Board met at 9 o'clock at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. Members all present. On Motion the chairman of the Board was authorized to secure a mechanic
    to oversee building of Carnegie Library. On motion the chairman appointed Geo. H. Chapel & Thos. Gordon Jr to consult Council as to grading Carnegie LIbrary
    Building. S ? move
    Bills allowed.
    Free Press May 31st advt for bids $8.88
    Evening News May 31 advt for bids $9.60
    Geo. Barnes Sec'y

    June 28, 1905
    Board met: All present except Geo. H. Chapel. After some discussion, on motion it was decided to use the ?Neverst Lamps.
    Geo. Barnes, Sec'y

    June 29
    Board met. Quorum present. Talked with D. Hartnell in regard to location of lights in Carnegie Library Building.
    Geo. Barnes Sec'y

    July 3
    Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H Chapel, R. B. McPherson, & Geo. Barnes. Met agent & considered contract for ?nernst Lamps.
    No action taken.
    Geo. Barnes Sec.

    July 11 1905
    Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnres. On motion the board of C.A. Sauer & Co. for $4000
    was accepted. Contract with C.A. Sauer & Co. signed by board of lighting commissioners.
    Geo. Barnes Sec

    July 19, 1905
    Board met. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R. B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes. On motion the board decided to put in tile drain around
    certain inside walls of the library according to architects suggestion: also to lay drain around outside of building to carry off water from roof. M.J.
    McPherson & Geo. H. Chapel appointed committee to look after putting in said drains.
    Geo. Barnes Sec.

    July 27
    Board met at Republican offices. Present M.J. McPherson, R.B. Mc Pherson, Chapel & Barnes. Draft of $2236 received by M.J. McPherson from
    Carnegie Fund in New York.
    On motion C.A. Sauer & Co. were paid $2000 of above draft.
    Resolved that we accept the estimates of Malcomson & Higginbotham, architects of July 27, 1905 for $2236 less $236 for excessive estimate in
    plumbing & electric wiring. Carried.
    Geo. Barnes Sec.
  • Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 138-139

    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 2nd, 1905

    Meeting of the Board was held at the office of Thos. Gordon. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson, Geo. Barnes.
    On motion M.J. McPherson was elected President & Geo. Barnes. Sec'y.
    Plans specifications for the completion of the Carnegie LIbrary at Howell were submitted by Mel Cawson ? & Higginbott? were considered. On motion the board
    decided to advertise for bids in two local & two Detroit papers as follows.

    BIDS FOR COMPLETION OF CARNEGIE LIBRARY HOWELL, MICHIGAN

    Bids will be received up to12 o'clock noon, May 18, 1905 and will be opened at 2 o'clock p.m., the same day at the office of Thos. Gordon, Jr.
    Howell, Mich., for completion of the Carnegie Library, Howell, Mich.
    Estimates will be received embracing all work and furnishing complete, as per drawings and specifications. Separate estimates will also be
    considered for the following items:
    1st Mason, concrete, cut stone, file, marble and iron work
    2nd Carpenter and joiner work and hardware
    3rd Painting, varnishing, etc., and glazing.
    4th Plastering and stucco work
    5th Electric work.
    6th Plumbing and heating.

    Also for raising the present dome, and for new entrance complete as per disign No., 2.
    Plans and specifications are on file for examination at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr., Howell, Michigan.
    A certified check for $300 must accompany each bid, Address all bids to
    M.J. McPherson, Howell, Michigan.
    Chairman of Free Public Library Board
    George Barnes Sec'y

    May 18, 1905
    Library Board met at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. at 2 o'clock P.M. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson, Thos. Gordon Jr. Geo. Barnes.
    Several bids for completion of Carnegie LIbrary were opened, tabulated, and considered. No action taken.
    George Barnes, Sec'y

    May 19th, 1905
    Board met at 11 o'clock at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. All members present, also architect Malcomton. Bids were considered & opinion of
    architect asked. No action taken.
    Geo. Barnes, Sec'y

    May 19th, 1905
    Board met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. at 1.30 o'clock. All members present. After some discussion, the Board of Township Library Directors entered
    into an agreement with C.A. Sauer & Co. of Ann Arbor in the sum of $8159.53 for the completion of Carnegie Library in accordance with plans & specifications
    as favored by Malco? & Higgenbottem? & as were particularly set forth in contract to be drawn by architect. A preliminary agreement was
    signed by contracting parties. Bond of $4000 agreed upon.
    Geo. Barnes, Sec'y

    May 27 1905
    Board met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. Present M.J. McPherson, Geo. H. Chapel, R.B. McPherson & Geo. Barnes. Gordan absent.
    Contracts considered. No action taken.
    Geo. Barnes Sec'y
  • Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 136-137

    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

    Nov. 14, 1904

    of the said Board of Library Directors as members of said Board do hereby subscribe our names & year first above matter.
    Thos. Gordon Jr.
    Willima P. VanWinkle
    J.J. Cooper
    L.S. Brooks
    M.J. McPherson
    Frank O. Bush

    Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. McPherson that the President & Secy send a letter expressing their thanks to Mr. Carnegie for the additional
    Five Thousand Dollars.
    On Motion the Board adjourned.
    F.O. Bush, Secy

    Jan 6th, 1905
    At a meeting of the Township Board of Library Directors of the Township of Howell held on the 6th day of January 1905 at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr.
    There were present W.P. VanWinkle, J.J. Cooper, M.J. McPherson, Thos.Gordon Jr and F.O. Bush. L.S. Brooke being absent.

    Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. Cooper that the following bills be allowed & paid, 'carried'
    W.J.Burton Co. Bal due on roofing $60.92
    F.P. Schroeder putting on roof & gutters 348.98
    Fred Euler boarding up windows & lumber 30.00

    On motion the Board adjourned
    Frank O. Bush Secy
  • Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 134-135

    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

    Oct 8 1904

    A meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors was held at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr. Oct 8 1904.
    All of the members were present.

    Moved by Mr. VanWinkle, & seconded by Mr. Cooper that we raise by tax one mill on the dollar on the assessed valuation of the Township for
    Library Fund. Amendment by Mr. McPherson that we raise only one thousand dollars, amendment carried by vote of Four. The original
    resolution was then carried as amended.
    Motion made and carried that the following be allowed & paid.

    W.J.Burton $390.93
    F?outh Bills 12.59
    Drayage 1.20
    C.M. Chittendon 16.55
    Frank P. Allen 22.00
    T. Gordon 3.95

    Meeting then adjourned
    Thos Gordon
    sec protem

    Oct 20 1904
    Meeting of Library Board of Directors in the office of Thos. Grodon Jr. Present Thos. Gordon Jr., L> S. Brooke, W. P. VanWinkle & F.O. Bush.

    On motion the following bills were allowed and ordered paid
    R.S. Wheelock $27.40
    G. Randall 15.00
    John Herbert 5.00
    T.O. Newcomb 1.35

    Meeting adjourned FOB Sec

    Nov 14th, 1904

    Meeting of the Board of Library Directors of the Township of Howell held at the Office of Thos. Gordon Jr. in said Township on Nov 14th, 1904
    at 10-30 o'clock A.M.
    Present the following named directors W.P. VanWinkle, M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke, Thos. Gordon Jr. F.O. Bush and J.J. Cooper.

    Meeting called to order by Thos. Gordon Jr. President of the Board. Andrew Carnegie having proposed to add the sum of five thousand
    dollars to his gift to said Township for a free public library.
    Provided the said Township guarantee a correspondingly increased maintenance Fund of Fifteen hundred dollars per year Therefore the
    following resolution was offered and adopted by an unanimous vote of the Board.
    Whereas, Andrew Carnegie did on November 3rd 1904 offer to give and furnish five Thousand dollars to the Township of Howell Michigan
    in addition to his gift heretofore made to erect and complete a free Public Library Building. On condition that said Township pledge itself to support said Library at a cash
    of not less than Fifteen Hundred Dollars per year being Five Hundred Dollars in addition to the amount Pledged thereon.
    Resolved by the Township Board of Library Directors of said Township that said Township accept said additional donation of Five Thousand
    dollars, and it does hereby pledge itself to comply with the conditions of said gift by increasing the amount of maintainance Five Hundred
    Dollars per year and that the annual levy shall herafter be made upon the Taxable property of said Township sufficient in amount to
    comply with aforesaid requirements.

    On witness whereof we the members
  • Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 132-133

    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 28, 1904

    An adjourned meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors met at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. There were present M.J. McPherson,
    Wm. P. VanWinkle, L.S. Brooke, Thos Gordon Jr. & F.O. Bush. J.J. Cooper absent.
    Moved by Bush, seconded by VanWinkle that Mr. McPherson & Mr. Brooks be requested to write Mr. Carnegie the condition of the building and see if he would
    increase this Gift for the finishing of the building. Carried

    Moved by Mr. VanWinkle seconded by Mr. McPherson that the secy make a copy of the Township Board proceeding in regard to the abandonment
    of the Carnegie Library Building. Carried.

    On motion of Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. VanWinkle that Mr. Chattenden of Lansing be invited to come & inspect Library Building & make a report on condition & also estimate the amount required to complete the sum.

    July 22, 1904
    At a meeting of Howell Township Board of Library Directors held at the office of Thomas Gordan Jr. All of the members being present.

    Moved by Mr. Gordon, sec. by Mr. Cooper, that we proceed to vote by ballot on the use of the Township funds for Building purpose.
    Result of ballot
    whole number of votes cast 6
    of which number 4 voted yes
    of which 1 voted no
    of which 1 was blank

    On Motion of Mr. Brooke, sec by Mr. VanWinkle, meeting adjourned.
    F.O. Bush, secy

    Sept 7 1904
    A meeting of the Howell Township Library Board of Directors was held at the office of Thos. Gordon Jr Sept 7 1904. All of members
    were present.

    Moved by McPherson, seconded by Mr. Bush the? we accept the offer of F.P. Schoeder & he W.J.Burton for roofing the Library Building at
    prices named by them. The roofing to $ 5.85? per square delivered in Howell the work of Mr. Schroeder for putting on ?san & the gutters to br
    ?$348.98. Carried

    Moved by VanWinkle, Sup by Mr. McPherson that drainage of a permanent charc?lar for the Library Building be put in & that grading be
    done for the protection of the Building.
    Moved & sup. that Pres. & Secy act as a committee to let contract for sum. Carried.
    On motion the Board adjourned.
  • Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 130-131

    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 16 1904

    At a meeting of the Howell Township LIbary Board of Directors held at the Office of Thos. Gordan Jr. on May 16th, 1904 at 7.30 P.M.
    There were present: Thos Gordan Jr
    M.J. McPherson
    Rev. L.S. Brooke
    Rev. J.J. Cooper
    F.O. Bush
    W.P. VanWinkle being absent
    On motion of Mr. McPherson procedure to Elect A President & Secy by Ballot. Carried

    Whole no votes cast 5
    M.J. McPherson recd 4
    Thos. Gordon recd 1

    Mr. McPherson declined to act on motion proceded to Sec Ballot for President
    Whole number of votes cast 5
    Thos Gordon recd 4
    L.S. Brooke recd 1
    Mr. Gordon was declared elected
    In motion proceded to elect a Secretary
    Whole no vote cast 5
    F.O. Bush recd 4
    L.S. Brooke recd 1
    F. O. Bush was declared elected
    On motion the Board adjourned.

    June 13 1904
    At a meeting of the Howell Township LIbrary Board of Directors held at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr. on June 13, 1904
    There were present all the members of the Board.

    Moved by Mr. VanWinkle & seconded by Mr. Brooks that Mr. Allen of Grand Rapids be invited to come to Howell and inspect the Library
    Building and report the conditions of the building and advise the Board in reference to the matter in general and make a estimate of cost
    of building up to this time. Carried
    On motion, the meeting adjourned.

    June 27, 1904
    A Meeting of the Howell Township Board of Library Directors held at the office of Thos. Gordan Jr there were present M.J. McPherson, L.S. Brooke,
    W.P. VanWinkle, Thos Gordan Jr. & F.O. Bush. J.J. Cooper being absent.

    Moved by VanWinkle and seconded by Mr. McPherson that the Bills of F.P. Allen be allowed also that the bills of Mr. Allen & M Chittendon of last year
    be allowed. Carried.

    Moved by VanWinkle, seconded by Mr. Brooke that we adjourn till tomorrow morning at 8-30 A.M. Carried.
  • 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
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