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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 060-061
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
Mar. 7, 9:00A.M. 1903
A meeting of the township board was held at the office of the township clerk. Present: W.H.S. Wood Supervisor, J.L. Pettbone and D.D. Harger,
Justices of the Peace, and Frank J. Holt, Clerk.
Moved by Pettibone, seconded by Harger that the following resolution be adopted.
Whereas the first installment of the Carnegie Library Rund has been received fromthe Home Trust Co. Hoboken, N.J. being a check for $2000.00
#332 dated Mar. 5, 1903 of the R.A. Franks, Cashier, on Hanover National Bank of the city of New York payable to the order of 'Township Board of
Howell, Mich.'
Resolved that a commercial account be opened with Alex McPherson & Co. Bank in the name of 'Township Board, Howell, Mich' in order to avoid all questions
of sufficiency of bond and to save any question of percentage for handling, so as to preserve the fund as complete as possible for its original trust.
Resolved also that a check #1 for $1700.00 be drawn on said account payable to A.G. Kuehnle, contractor, as first installment payment on said
building, the estimate and certificate of the architect, E.E. Myers, having been filed that once $2000.00 worth of work and materials have been done or being on
hand, be to receipt for same on Library Record.
Resolved also that a check #2 for $200.00 be drawn on said account payable to Col. E.E. Myers, Architect and mailed to him at Detroit. Carried.
Moved by Wood, seconded by Harger that clerk open an account with 'Carnegie Library Fund', debiting amount received, crediting amount paid out. Carried.
Moved by Harger seconded by Pettibone that communication of E.E. Myers as to use of brick in Library Building be laid on table. Carried.
On motion, board adjourned.
Frank J. Holt
Township Clerk
1903
$1700.00 Howell, Mich Mch 7 1903
Received of Township Board, Howell, Mich. the sum of Seventeen Hundred Dollars, $1700.00 being first payment of installments on construction of Carnegie
Library Building for Howell, said $1700.00 being check no. 1 on Alex McPherson & Co., Bankers.
A.G. Kuehnle
Contractor
Mch 9 /03 Letter E.E. Myers that had not yet received check.
Mch 11/03 Postal Card of Col. E.E. Myers that he had check.
Mch 16/03 Copy of Letter sent to Col. E.E. Myers in answer to his of March 9th, 03
Howell, Mich. Mch 16, 03
Col. E.E. Myers
Architect
Detroit, Mich
Dear Sir:-
The Township Board of Howell has had the matter of the brick under consideration and they will hardly consent to any changes from contract
and specifications without the written consent of the bondsmen.
I was down on the grounds Saturday and they were excavating and the subsoil is sand. I have your letter of the 9th in which you say 'No
doubt but the foundation work will soon commence, then where ready to start I will come out and we will together go over the grade of the lot.
I wish to see it so established that we will avoid an extra if possible'.
I would say that it has well been known all along. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 058-059
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
Mch. 3
PERSONAL TO LIBRARY COMMITTEE COMMITTEE AS REFERENCE
Building Committee, Howell, Mich., March 2, 1903
Carnegie Library
Howell, Mich
Gentlemen, - Mr. A.G. Kuehnle, Contractor of the Library Building has submitted to me copies of bills of material which he now has on the
Library grounds, copies of said bills are hereto connected
33,000 feet of pine lumber and lath $925.00
Steel beams, bolts and rods 300.00
Excavation of foundation 15.00
Door frames and window frames total (56) 269.00
200 barrels of lime 200.00
300 perch of foundation stone 150.00
150 perch of Block stone 150.00
2 barrels of linseed oil 65.00
2000 lbs. of white lead and putty 155.00
10 Gallons of turpentine 7.30
Glass for windows and plate glass 267.80
The above material is of the grade quality and sizes required by contract.
Total amount of work and material now on the grounds of said building
Total cost $2504.10
The above material and work is now on the Library Building grounds and is all in accordance with the terms of my contract.
15% deducted from amt. $375.61
Amount due less retained per cent $2128.49
All 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 hereby
terned over to your committee on account of moneys advanced thereon. Committee not to be responsible on account of any loss by fire or otherwise.
A.G. Kuehnle
The several materials and work are not on the Library grounds bills of lading per all said materials I have examined and find that the material
and work is in accordance with that required by the plans and specifications and do recommend that the sum of two thousand one hundred and
twenty-eight dollars and forty-nine cents is due and payable to A.G. Kuehnle, the contractor for said building.
Yours very truly
E.E. Myers
Architect
Howell,Mich. March 2, 1903
732 2nd Ave Detroit
Letter
Howell, Michigan
March 3rd, 1903
Carnegie Library Committee
Howell, Mich
Gentlemen,- This is to certify that A.G. Kuehnle, contractor of the Library Building has performed work and furnished material for the Library
Building in the amount of two thousand one hundred and twenty-eight dollars and forty-nine cents, $2128.49. All said work is in accordance with contract.
This estimate does not include 50,000 brick now on the grounds.
A.G. Kuehnle
Contractor
I have examined the material and work embraced in the above estimate, and I do approve of the same.
Yours very truly
E.E. Myers
Architech of the Carnegie Library Building, Howell, Mich.
Mch 7
Copy of Receipt Returned Home Trust Co
Andrew Carnegie
Disbursing Office
Hoboken, N.J.
To Township Board
Howell, Mich.
Mar. 5th, 1903
For on account of Construction of Library Building $2000.00
Approved R.H.F. Correct H.J. Torsch
Received March 7 1903, of Andrew Carnegie
Two thousand dollars in full of above account #2000.00
Township Board of Howell Mich
W.H.S. Wood Supervisor
D.D. Harger
J.L. Pettibone } Justices of the Peace
D.D. Harger Deputy Clerk
By Han. Check # 332 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 056-057
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
Page 594
Feb. 28 1902
A meeting of the township board was held at the office of the township clerk, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1903 at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
Present: W.H.S. Wood, Supervisor D.D. Harger and J.L. Pettibone, Justices of the Peace, and Frank J. Holt, Clerk.
The following preamble and resolution was presented by Mr. Wood.
Whereas the taxes upon lot 90 & 8 1/2 of 86-89 Crane and Brooks plat Sec 85m Twp 3, Range 4 for 1902, amounting to $20.46 has not been paid
and said property having been acquired by the Village in part and the Township in part, for library and hark purposes, and whereas said land tax
ought not to be returned as unpaid and this the title become clouded and whereas the Village Attorney assures this Board that the village council is
ready to allow such sum as is deemed their just share towards these taxes, therefore
Resolved that the Village be requested to pay $9.36 as their share and the clerk be authorized to draw his order payable to the Township treasurer for
$11.46 the balance, that said tax be cleared from the rolls and marked paid.
Moved by Pettibone, seconded by Harger that the above resolution be adopted. Carried.
The following preamble and resolution was presented by Mr. Wood.
Whereas the contractor for the Carnegie Library building informs us that he has over $2000.00 work and material ready for inspection. Resolved
that when a certificate of the architect E.E. Myers is filed in duplicate to that effect with this Board that the Supervisor & Clerk & Treasurer be
authorized to make requisition for $2000.00 on the Home Trust Co, Hoboken, N.J. persuant to their letters of Aug. 4th, & 11th 1902 said amount
to be payable to the Township Treasurer without any further action of this board.
On motion board adjourned.
Frank J. Holt, Twp. Clerk
Mch 2 & 3/03
Col. E.E. Myers, Architect appears to inspect, estimate & certify work done (copy)
Mch 3/1903
Office of Township Board
Township of Howell
Livingston Co. Mich
March 3, 1903
R.A. Franks
Pres. Home Trust Company
Hoboken, N.J.
Dear Sir:-
I have the honor herewith to present the certificate of E.E. Myers, architect for the Carnegie Library Building at Howell, Mich. certifying that
over $2000.00 work and materials have been furnished by the contractor and done there?re and hereby request that an installment of $2000.00
be remitted therefor to the Township Board of Howell, Mich, made payable to the order of said Township Board of Howell, pursuant to your letters of
Aug 4 1902 and Aug 11, 1902.
W.H.S. Wood
Supervisor of Howell Township & Ex Officio President of Library Board D.D. Harger
Deputy Township Clerk of Howell
Plym Henry
Township Treasurer of Howell Twp -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 054-055
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
Feb. 25, 1903
About Dec. 15 of every year the Librarian should request by card for bound copies of Annual Reports, The following at Washington, D.C.
Secretary of State
Foreign Relations Monthly Consular
Reports & Special Publications
Secretary of War
Secretary of Navy
Secretary of Interior
Secretary of Commerce
Attorney General
Postmaster General
Secretary of Treasury
Comptroller of Treasury & Bureau of Statistics
Light House Board
&Monthy Summary of Commerce
Commissioners of Education
Commissioners of Pensions
Commissioners of Indian Affairs
Commissioners of Labor
Commissioners of Census or Supervisor of
Smithsonian Institution
W.J. Fish Commission
National Museums
Government Printers
Secretary of Agriculture
Agricultural Bulletins
A? from Congressional Directory
find all Bureaus and Branches of Department so as to get complete annual reports & keep files complete.
U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission
U.S. Civil Service Commission
and also with each department of the State Government at Lansing
Mich. Food Bulletin 1892
The U.S. Congressional Library prints and furnishes card catalogues at low price.
Letter
UNIVERSITY OF MICHGIAN
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
ANN ARBOR
Mar. 30, 1903
Mr. W.H.S. Wood,
Howell, Michigan
Dear Sir:--
I am very much obliged to you for your kind invitation to give an address at the laying of the cornerstone of your new library building, but I have
so many engagements already made that I should prefer to be excused. But I think there is no reasonable doubt that our University Librarian,
Mr. Raymond C. Davis, would come to you at any time except between April 18th and April 22d inclusive and would give you a better
address than I can for such an occasion.
Yours truly,
James B. August
Additional magazines given by W.H.S. Wood
Bull. 205 = 6 Mich Ag. College
Direct Legislatures Cree. Bull. 121 ? of Law
Nat. Recip. League, the Editory Dec. 1896
N.W. Reporter, Case & Comment, Alteration of Instruments
U.S. M. Sum Feb. 1899 The Nautilus Law Notes
Some Books of Raycrofters, The Euride ? Oct. 1893
Law Blanks, Inkling Bros & Everard Pacific Health Journal
The Author's Journal. Am. Lawyers Taxation Exemption
20 Century Physician Patents & How to Get. The New Christain? -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 052-053
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
Feb 25, 1903
Additional books & c secured by W.H. S. Wood for the Library. see pages 80 to 100
US Ag Dept Public Roads Dodge
Bulletin 70 Table ?
Soil survey Md.
Bulletin 20 ?Mooly aphis
Bulletin 30 Botany
The S. Grain ? Louse
Bulletin 8 Analgesics F?
Bulletin 11 Soil Data
Crop Reporter Feb & Jan 1903
Bulletin 73 Report Sect. 1902
Bulletin 66 Fruits
Bulletin 247 List Bulletins
Bulletin 21 Sheep scab
The Augor gnat
Bulletin 16 Am Ginseng
121 Metabolism
69 Metabolism
5 Ex Stu. record
Rep. Sect. Ag. 1902
Wall St. Guide
89 Jan 03 Mich. Dairy & Food
Mich House ? Journals Feb 18/19
Mich Ag Bul 203 Feeding ?
US 57 Butter
US 3 Apple
US 36 Earth Roads
US 148 Celery
US 163 Boll Weevil
US 95 Good Roads
Cat. Col. University 1891-2
U.S.A. Bul. 21 Vegetables
USA Bul 26 Ag Info 96-00
USA 34 Silk Worm Food Plant
USA 28 Mango
USA 19 Stignor ?moose
USA 7 Acc Farm Inst.
USA 2 Chan?a
USA 31 Good Roads
USA 17 Road Building
USA 9 Road Building N.J.
USA 8 Earth Roads
USA 24 N.C. Good Roads
Feb 25/03
Believing 3000 to 4000 good books well bound ought to be bought for $1000.00 for the LIbrary, I this day sent 50 postal cards to leading
publishers as follows:
Sirs:
We are building a Carnegie LIbrary. Tho not ready to buy books yet, we desire catalogues, prices, and discounts in $100.00 lots.
W.H.S. Wood
Howell, Mich.
2/25/03
Later sent 150 more
Feb 26/03
The Editor Aug, 1901 App. of App. U.S. C.S Com
Det. how Journal Dec 3/00 Nov 12/00 1st Rep St B? Inspecters '92
U.S. Phillipines Foreman Lib ? 14 Speech Hon Wm. L. Nelson ?
Is it Right? ' 8 Tax Law Mich Mar 93
The Newby AC Islands Ex Senator Henderson The F? 1890
Law Notes Nov 00 Aug 00 Drain Law Mich 1893
Exac? sation F.A. Brooks U.S. Com. EV Rep, 1902
Bonds vs Greenbacks
The Presidents Policy Boutwell #7
The Acu. Lawyer June '96
The 4th International ?Prison Congress
McCraehew's Mich ER Law, 1900
Det Legal News Oct 27/00
The G? Feb 94
Am Law Review Jan. Feb. 95
New Rep. Feb. 24/1894
Notes of Cas? Mar 9 9
Address on Money Hon C.N. Fowler -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 050-051
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 31/1903
for presentation to said board provided of course that you first return to us the plans now in your possession.
I am very sorry we have no available funds but trust this will be satisfactory.
Very respectfully
W.H.S. Wood
Supervisory, Howell
Jan 31/03 Howell, Mich. Jan. 31/03
Also
Col. E.E. Myers
Architect
Dear Sir:-
I cannot regard any pay due or to become due on changes of plans made before the plans were accepted, and no changes have been
ordered afterwards.
Very respectfully yours
W.H.S. Wood
Supervisor
These letters in reply this date to letter filed as above, after several had been received and filed asking for money from this Board, which
at no time has had a cut of available Library funds and has already paid him $25.00 by personal advances from its members.
The plans had to be returned to him by the clerk for additional blue prints for the contractor which aught to have been furnished on the start, and
at this date the plans are still in his hands.
W.H.S. Wood
Feb. 3 Plans returned from Detroit
Article from Livingston Republican published December 3, 1902
LOCAL NEWS
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
Interview with Supervisory W.H.S. Wood
Yes, the contract has been let for the erection of the library building to A.G.Kuehnle of Howell, subject to the filing of bonds, for $9725, and it is to be
built of granite 'hard-heads', or boulders, brought here from the arctic mountains years ago, I suppose,in the glacial era. They will be cut and
prepared this winter and the building is to be completed by Jan. 1, 1904.
The library tax, this year, one mill, produces $2471, which will be for maintenance and expended by the direction of the commission, i.e. for purchase of
books, furniture, cost of heating and lighting and pay of janitor and libarian. I am not in favor of high salaries or of importing a librarian. We have plenty of
good material right here in Howell and the work will be easy and pleasant. The janitor should be fireman, lawman (the village has the park, you know) and
assistance librarian combined and the building should be open from 7 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.
A board of six library commissioners should be elected on a non-partisanship basis next spring, and I am in favor of such persons M.J. McPherson,Frank Burt,
or Miss Millie Burt, T.B. Knapp, C.G. Jewett, R.R. Smith, F.W. Munson, P.B. Wines, A.M. Wells, Mrs. Henry White, W.H. Gilkes, Mrs. Alfred Warner, E.D Galloway,
Mrs. F.J. Lee, A.J. Prindle, G.I.Sargent, L.Smith, T.P. Stowe, L.H. Sullivan, J.C. Walton, John W. Wright, F. Mills and Mrs. Dr. Huntington, or a hundred more
I might mention for good business or literary reasons and who have the time or public spirit to give public service without pay.
I am in favor of caution, care and economy and simply am too dull myself to comprehend those people who I occasionally meet who, when they get in a
public position feel that it's none of peoples business how they conduct it. The people are always entitled to the fullest report about all public business.
I would like to see Howell equipped with a nice building and ten thousand books within the next two years. As to books, donations are in order and I will
take charge of all books donated during the winter, if marked with name of donor and date of presentation to Howell Free Public Library, and see
that they are turned over to the commission in the spring. Every family almost has one or a dozen that it would help others to read and that they have
no further use for. Aside from the books to be purchased on history, biography, travel, standard classics, political economy, health and story books
a unique ccollection might also be obtained in this way. A thousand dollars will buy from two to four thousand good books, or only four to eight
hundred just according to how it is expended.
I have the old books. Some are very choice and out of print. I would like to see as full a set of every kind of school books as was ever used handed in.
State and national reports are very valuable and while it is not possible to get full sets, I hope to see it as full as may be and shall endeavor to
secure them. Anyone having a finance report of 1886 has a right no longer obtainable. Also navy report of 1897-8. In time full sets of
encyclopedias will be secured for reference and standard works on every subject. Miss Anna Lonergan has been spoken of most often for
librarian though there are others.
Bills may be drawn for presentation to the Legislature allowing the people of Genoa, Marion, and Oceola to vote and join us in the use and support of the
library. Mr. Barnes has assured me he will push such bills if the people of those towns seem to desire it.
Feb 10, 1903
John Davids of Iosco asks for position as masonry Inspector.
Feb. 14, 1903
Reports secured by W.H.S. Wood for the Library.
U.S. Cour. of Pensions Report
1902-1901-1900-1898-1897
1896-1895-1894-1893-1892
1891-1890-1889-1888-1887
1886-1885-1881-1878-1876
1874-1872
World's Almanac 1899
Feb. 18
Rep. Comp. Currency of 1902
USAG #40 Farm Drainage
HHS Journals Mich jan 29 & Feb 10 03
Mich State Lib Bul, 5, Sep 1900
Onedstons Philosophy # 16
The Ideal Republic
U.S. Civil Services Rep 1902
I ? Children
Nat'l Conf Cor & Ch. 1902
24th An. Rep Ch on Buffalo
Relief Work C. F. Weller ?
Ohio Bull C & C 1902
A ? Modern Jails -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 048-049
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
In witness where of the said parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this 25th day November A.D. 1902 in duplicate.
Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of Zada B. Holt
W.H.S. Wood Supervisor }Township Board of the Township of Howell
D.D. Harger Justice of Peace
J.L Pettibone Justice of Peace
Frank J. Holt Twp Clerk
A.G. Kuehnle
Building Schedule Refered to in Paragraph 2 & -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 046-047
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 Contract
acceptance on or before the first day of January A.D. 1904, the construction to commence in the spring of 1903 as early as the weather permits.
9. The said party of the first part is hereby required to furnish and deliver unto the said party of the second part within three days from the date hereof a full
set of blue prints plans of said building and copies of specifications.
10. The said party of the second part is hereby required to and shall furnish and deliver unto the said party of the first part, a satisfactory bond with two
sureties in the sum of nine thousand eight hundred dollars ($9800) conditioned to guarantee that the said party of the second part shall carry out and fulfill all the
obligations of this contract and those set forth in the plans and specifications to the full and entire satisfaction of the party of the first part, and
also conditioned to save the said party of the first part harmless from mechanics, builders or material mens liens.
11. Should the party of the second part at any time during the progress of said work refuse or neglect to supply any necessary material or workmen then, and in
such case the said party of the first part shall have the right and power to provide material and workmen (after three days notice) to finish said work and the expense
shall be deducted from the amount of said contract price.
12. Should the said party of the second part fail to complete the said building at the time above agreed upon, then in such case (unless an extension
of time is granted by the party of the first part in writing) the party of the second part shall pay the said party of the first part as liquidated damages for nonperformance
of contract and not as a penalty or otherwise the sum of fifteen dollars for each and every day from and after the day above specified, during
which said building shall remain unfinished and not completed and delivered as aforesaid and which said party of the first part shall have the
right to deduct from and retain out of the sum hereinbefore agreed upon to be paid by the said party of the first part.
13. It is mutually covenented and agreed between the parties hereto that the heating apparatus in said building shall be completed, ready for
operation on October 1st, 1903, and said building shall be heated thereby during the months of October, November, and December 1903, the
said party of the first part to furnish coal therefore.
14. It is mutually understood and agreed that the grade of said lot shall be raised two feet and nine inches from the present grade at the southeast corner of said lot.
15. The party of the first part is to have the right to put on lights in said building and turn electric current on before the acceptance of said bulding.
All the covenants and agreements herein made are declared binding on each of the parties, hereto, and on their resepctive heirs, respresentative
or assignees. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 044-045
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 (contract)
and accepted by the said party of the first part.
Provided: That no money shall be due under the contract until two thousand dollars ($2000) worth of work and materials shall have been completed and accepted
by the said architect and approved by the said party of the first part when seventeen hundred dollars shall be paid said party of the first part and no further money shall be due until
two thousand dillars($2000) worth more of work and material shall have been completed and accepted by said architect and approved by said party of the first part when seventeen
hundred dollars more will be paid said party of the first part and no further money shall be due until two thousand follars ($2000) more work and materials shall have been completed
when seventeen hundred dollars more will be paid said party of the first part and no further money shall be due until the entire building is completed and accepted when the balance of said nine thousand
seven hundred and twenty five dollars ($9725) shall be due and payable subject to the proposition of Andrew Carnegie of January 9th, 1902 and the letters of the Home Trust Company
of August 4th and 11th, 1902.
6. It is further agreed by and between the party of the first part and second party that the schedules made and submitted by the said party of the second part, and attached hereto, shall no be
construed as a part of this contract, but only as a base upon which estimates are to be prepared but the party of the second part shall be held responsible for the performance of all work
and all materials necessary to fully and entirely complete the entire building in accordance with the aforesaid plans, specifications of the architect to the entire satisfaction and
acceptance by the said party of the first part, although such a schedule may omit either work or materials or both.
7. It is further agreed and understood by and between the parties to this contract, that no claim for extra work or materials, furnished or alleged to be furnished by the said party of the second
part on account of the construction of said Library Building shall be allowed by the said party of the first part, unless the same shall have been
previously ordered by them in writing in the same form and manner as this contract has been executed and the costs of the same agreed upon, and accepted in writing by the party of the
second part before the same shall be in force and effect.
8. the said party of the second part further agrees as aforesaid to commence work upon the material for the construction of the aforesaid building within ten days fromthe date hereof and
to have the entire building fully and entirely completed and ready for delivery and... -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 042-043
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
continued
the west fifty feet in width of the south eighteen feet of lot (88) eighty-eight, and the east fifty feet in width of the south eighteen feet of lot ninety-one
(91). All in Crane and Brooks plat of the said village of Howell as duly laid out, plated and recorded and to be located thereon as said party of the
first part shall hereafter designate, a Library Building, of the forms, sizes, and dimensions, and according to the plans, specifications, detail and
working drawings furnished by E.E. Myers and Charles W. Koehler, architects of the City of Detroit, in the state of Michigan, and numbered from
one to eleven both inclusive all of said plans, specifications and detail drawings, and builders schedule, together with the general instructions, have been
signed by the party of the first part aforesaid, and by the said party of the second part, and are hereby made and accepted as a part of this contract,
the same in all respects as though each and every part thereof was at length herein set forth and fully described and all of which are now on file in the office
of the party of the first part.
3. And the said party of the second part doth hereby covenant, promise and agree for the consideration aforesaid to do all the work and labor and to furnish
all the materials at his own proper costs, charge and expense, which may be requisite and required for the full and entire erection, construction,
and completion of the said Library Building according to the plans, specifications and detailed drawings, aforesaid.
4. It is hereby further agreed between the parties hereto that E.E. Myers, architect of the city of Detroit and state of Michigan shall be and is hereby appointed
and constituted the supervising architect of said building in and about and during its construction, and he is hereby authorized and empowered
to inspect and accept or reject any work done or materials used or proposed to be used in, upon, or about the said building during tis construction, that is,
if not in accordance with the plans and specifications.
5 In consideration only of the true and faithful performance of the covenants and agreements herein before and hereinafter specified, by the said party of the
second part, and in the manner and within the time hereinbefore set forth, .then the said party of the first part hereby covenants promises, and agrees to and will pay
to the said party of the second part the sum of nine thousand seven hundred and twenty-five dollars ($9725) in the manner following, that is to say: In payments as the
furnishing of materials, and work construction of aforesaid building shall progress, on estimates to be made by the supervising architect and
allowed by the party of the first part, for materials so delivered and accepted and work satisfactorily done by the said party of the second part.
Such payments however, to be only eighty-five percent of the amount of such estimates and the remaining fifteen percentum to be paid on the final
estimate of said supervising architect to be made when the said Library building shall be entirely completed.
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