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Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 324-325
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 324
Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Sept. 13, 1920.
The Library Board met at the library Sept. 13, 1920.
Members present: Pres. McPherson, Sec. A. Garland, Treas. Avery.
Minutes of last meeting read.
Moved by Dr. Avery, seconded by A. Garland that the application of Esther Yerkes for Assistant Librarian be accepted at a salary of $45 per mo. Carried.
Moved by Dr. Avery that the use of books from the library be prohibited in families known to be afflicted with tuberculosis.
Moved by Dr. Avery and seconded, that list of books submitted by librarian be purchased. Carried.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec’y
per M.W.B.
Miss Esther Yerkes began her duties on Sept. 16, 1920.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Sept. 22, 1920.
The Library Board met at the library Sept. 22, 1920.
Members present: Pres. McPherson, Treas. Avery Member absent: Sec. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Bills allowed:
#40. Burt Wright (labor + material) — $22.40
Gaylord Bros. supplies — 5.00
Wagonvoord + Co. binding — 3.00
Detroit Edison Co. lights — 5.25
Mich. State Telephone – phone — 2.50
A. J. Brown Sept. salary — 60.00
Winnifred Brown Sept. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes Sept. salary (1/2 mo) — 22.50
Moved by Dr. Avery and seconded by Mr. McPherson that we adjourn—Carried.
Dr. E. L. Avery, Sec. Protem
per M.W.B.
Orders signed Sept. 28, 1920.
#49. Detroit Edison Co. 10-60 watt — $4.50
E. A. Stowe 3 yr Ins. 1923 — 9.00
Burton Holmes Travelogue Bureau 11 vols. — 3.75
Michigan State Telephone — 2.50
Detroit Edison Co. Sept. lights — 5.60
A. J. Brown Oct. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes Oct. salary — 45.00
Winnifred Brown Oct. salary — 60.00
Gaylord Bros supplies — 1.45
H. N. Beach — 2.65 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 322-323
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Je. + Jl. '20 [June and July 1920]
Orders signed Je. 27, 1920.
#19. Detroit Edison Co. — $5.70
Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.50
Geo. Wahr — 20.45
A. F. Peavy + Sons — 242.53
Fleming H. Revell Co. — 2.36
A. J. Brown — Je. salary 60.00
Ilah Durfee — ' ' 45.00
Winnifred Brown — ' ' 60.00
Orders signed Jl. 27, 1920.
#27. Mich. State Telephone Co. — $2.50
Electric Co. — 3.70
A. J. Brown — Jl. salary 60.00
Ilah Durfee — ' ' 45.00
Winnifred Brown — ' ' 60.00
Wagonvoord + Co. — 72.75
The Library Board met at the library on Jl. 27, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson and E. L. Avery member absent, A. Garland.
Moved by E. L. Avery, supported by M. J. McPherson that the Book Rental Fee to non-residents be raised from $1.50 per annum to $2.00. Carried.
Moved by E. L. Avery, supported by M. J. McPherson that the officers and employees of the State Sanatorium (not patients) shall be extended the privilege of the rental of books from the Howell Carnegie Library. Carried.
Moved by E. L. Avery, supported by M. J. McPherson that the library purchase the list of books as presented by the Librarian. Carried.
Moved by M. J. McPherson, supported [continued on next page]
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Page 323 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Aug. 1920.
[Top line continued from Page 322] by E. L. Avery that the meeting adjourn. Carried.
E. L. Avery, Sec. pro tem. per M.W.B.
Orders signed Aug. 23, 1920.
#33. Geo Wahr — $49.65
Detroit Edison — 4.80
Mich State Telephone — 2.50
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Ilah Durfee — 45.00
S. H. Aldrich — 24.25
[Resignation Letter Pasted to Page]
Howell Carnegie Library
Howell, Michigan
August 3, 1920.
Mr. M. J. McPherson
Howell, Michigan
Dear Sir,
As president of the Library Board, please accept my resignation from the library staff. I am leaving for school Sept. 1st early, so I am giving you a month's notice.
Miss Brown will, of course, have to break in a new assistant, and I will help all I can in doing that.
Very truly,
Ilah Durfee.
[Resignation Note Pasted to Page 322]
Ilah Durfee's Resignation
Aug. 3/1920
'As president of the Library Board, please accept my resignation from the library staff. I am leaving for school Sept. 1st early, so I am giving you a month's notice. Miss Brown will, of course, have to break in a new assistant, and I will help all I can in doing that. Very truly, Ilah Durfee.' -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 320-321
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Apr. 1920.
The Library Board met at the library April 2nd 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson and Dr. E. L. Avery. Member absent: A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Thirteenth Annual Report of the librarian read and approved.
The following bills were allowed:
Fred Jones for coal (Dec 3, '19 to Mar 8, '20) — $112.22
A. F. Peavy for coal (up to date Mar 27, '20) — 55.00
S. H. Aldrich for printing — 5.00
Total — $172.22
A list of books to be purchased, allowed. (duplicate report list)
Circulation blanks (30) to be ordered.
Steel book supports (12) to be ordered.
E. L. Avery, Sec. pro tem.
per M. W. B.
Order allowed Apr. 5, 1920:
#1. Adelbert Wilcox for hauling coal — $2.00
Orders allowed Apr. 27, 1920:
#2. Gaylord Bros. — 4.40
#3. Detroit Edison Co. — 11.55
#4. Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.50
#5. A. J. Brown Apr. salary — 60.00
#6. Ilah Durfee Apr. salary — 45.00
#7. Winnifred Brown Apr. salary — 60.00
#8. Library Bureau – 2000 cards — 12.78
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Apr. 1920.
The Library Board met at the library April 30, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson, E. L. Avery and A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
This being the Annual meeting, the following officers were elected:
M. J. McPherson was elected President of the library Board.
A. Garland was elected Secretary of the library Board.
Dr. E. L. Avery was elected Treasurer of the library Board.
Moved by A. Garland, seconded by Dr. Avery that we order the list of books submitted by the librarian.
Motion to adjourn, Carried.
A. Garland, Sec.
per M. W. B.
Orders signed May 25, 1920.
#9. Democrat Printing Co., Mad. Wis. — $1.31
George Wahr books to Ap 28 — 53.55
Detroit Edison Co. — 5.70
Michigan Telephone Co. — 2.50
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Ilah Durfee — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Bd. of Public Works — 11.00
Chas. W. Purdy — 11.64
Gaylord Bros. Syracuse, N.Y. — 5.03 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 318-319
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Jan. 14, 1920.
The Library Board met at the Library Jan. 14, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and Arthur Garland.
The following bill was presented and allowed:
Books bought of Geo. Wahr of Jan. 6, covering Nov 15, 1919 to Dec 30th 1919 for $44.38.
It was moved and supported that Miss Winnifred Brown’s salary be raised to 60.00∗∗permonthand∗∗MissIlahDurfee’s∗∗salaryberaisedto∗∗45.00 per month.
Referring to the salary of A. J. Brown raised to 55.permonth,onreconsideringthismatteritwasunanimouslyconsideredbytheBoardthatunderexistingconditionsitberaisedto∗∗60.00** per month.
Agreed by board to buy a shelf rack for magazines down in the basement.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec.
M. W. B.
Orders signed Feb. 24, 1920.
Detroit Edison Co. — $7.00
Michigan Telephone Co. — 2.50
Ilah Durfee salary for Feb. — 45.00
A. J. Brown ' ' — 60.00
Winnifred Brown ' ' — 60.00
Wagonvoord + Co. — 66.85
Gaylord Bros. — 1.50
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Mar. 2, 1920.
The Library Board met at the library March 2, 1920.
Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. E. L. Avery and Arthur Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Shelves for magazines to be built in the basement by A. J. Brown.
List of books called for, allowed.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec.
M. W. B.
Lumber for shelves — $12.04
A. J. Brown for building same — 4.00
Paid by Treasurer, Dr. E. L. Avery — $16.04
Orders signed March 23, 1920.
Detroit Edison Co. — $3.10 (closed 10 days)
Mich. Telephone Co. — 2.50
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Ilah Durfee — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
George Wahr — 26.79 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 332-333
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Oct. 1921.
The Library Board met at the library Friday evening October 21, 1921.
Members Present: M. J. McPherson and Dr. E. L. Avery.
Member absent: A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
The lists of new books submitted by M. J. McPherson were to be ordered by the librarian.
The matter of making our reference books viz: Century Dictionary and the International Encyclopedias, up to date was discussed. Two new Century books are to be purchased at $2.50 per volume as per letter.
A letter asking for best terms was dictated by Mr. McPherson to be sent to the International Encyclopaedia Co., New York.
The following bills were allowed:
Oct 1–21. H. N. Beach, janitor's supplies — $2.63
Sept. 14, '21. S. H. Aldrich, printing — 23.50
' 7, '21. E. K. Johnson, janitor's supplies — 4.35
' 30, '21. Baker + Taylor, books — 51.03
Oct. 25, '21. Part of Librarian Association Expenses (labor applying photo) — 8.00
Oct. 25, '21. O. A. Bump (Asbestos Roof Coating on entire library roof 35 hours @ 75¢) — 26.25
Oct. salaries:
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
45 magazines (the same as we have taken last year) were to be ordered by the librarian — 155.25
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Nov. 1921.
The Library Board met at the library Nov. 22, 1921.
Members present:— Dr. E. L. Avery and M. J. McPherson, A. Garland absent.
Minutes of last meeting were read and approved.
The following bills were allowed:
#160. A. J. Brown — $60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Detroit Edison Co.
Mich. S. Telephone Co.
S. H. Aldrich – pockets — 2.25
2 Century-Encyclopaedia — 5.00
11 vol @ 6.75 (New International Encyclopaedia W. F. Quarrie + Co.) — 74.25
10 ' ' 5.50 (World Book Better binding) — 55.00
(Better binding) — 11.00
A. F. Peavy coal — 352.13
Received a call from Mr. Rose, teacher in Howell High School, in reference to books for Practical Radio Study. He further reports that three boys of our school, with his help, has installed a working Radio Machine which will receive messages from many parts of U.S. A sermon given in Pittsburg, Pa. and others.
List of books sent by Baker + Taylor Co were looked over and one to be returned.
Moved that the Library Board adjourn. Carried.
E. L. Avery, Sec’y protem, per M. W. Brown. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 330-331
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., May 24, 1921.
Orders signed May 24, 1921.
#115. Detroit Edison Co. — $5.70
Michigan State Telephone — 2.88
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Gaylord Bros. (mending) — 7.50
Detroit Edison Co. — 5.45
Orders signed June 28, 1921.
#122. Michigan State Telephone — 2.88
Rupert, Crandall + Cotter Hdw etc. — 5.40
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Union Product Co. — 118.28
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Orders signed July 26, 1921.
#128. A. J. Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Wagonvoord Co. (binding) — 73.15
Detroit Edison Co. — 4.20
Michigan S. Telephone Co. — 2.88
Winthrop Packard Co. — 2.50
Baker Taylor Co. — 3.57
Librarian for frt + cartage on books on account — 6.65
Orders signed Aug. 22, 1921.
#137. Detroit Edison Co. — $8.40
Mich. S. Telephone Co. — 2.88
Howell Water Works — 12.32
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
A. J. Brown — 60.00
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Sept. 1921.
The Library Board met at the library on Sept. 13, 1921.
Members present:— M. J. McPherson, and Dr. E. L. Avery.
Member absent: A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
The lists of books submitted by librarian were to be ordered by her.
A new Invoice + Bill book will be ordered by Mr. McPherson.
The librarian was instructed to send books needing binding a new to Wagonvoord Co. Lansing, Michigan.
A motion to adjourn. Carried.
Dr. E. L. Avery Sec. P.T.
Orders signed Sept. 27, 1921.
#143. A. J. Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Detroit Edison Co. — 5.15
Mich. S. Telephone Co. — 2.88
Orders signed Oct. 25, 1921.
#148. Printing Rules, postal cards borrower's cards — 23.50
E. K. Johnson + Son janitor's supplies — 4.35
Baker + Taylor books — 51.03
A. J. Brown — 60.00
Winnifred Brown — 60.00
Esther Yerkes — 45.00
Det. Edison Co.
Mich State Telephone Co.
Homer N Beach 1922 — 2.63
Winnifred Brown magazines for 1922 — 155.25
O. A. Bump work on roof — 26.25 -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 328-329
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Feb. 21, 190 [Handwritten: 1921]
Orders signed Feb. 21, 1921:
#94. Winnifred Brown salary — $60.00
A. J. Brown ' — 60.00
Esther Yerkes ' — 45.00
Detroit Edison Co.
Michigan State Telephone
Rupert, Crandall + Cotter Co Hdw — 1.35
Wagonvoord Co. binding — 81.30
Purdy + Woodruff coal — 50.54
A. F. Peavy + Sons ' — 36.25
Orders signed March 22, 1921.
#103. Detroit Edison Co. — $13.50
Michigan State Telephone — 2.88
A. J. Brown Mar. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes ' — 45.00
Winnifred Brown ' — 60.00
Orders signed April 25, 1921.
#108. Detroit Edison Co.
Michigan State Telephone — 2.88
A. J. Brown Ap. salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes ' — 45.00
Winnifred Brown ' — 60.00
E K Johnson + Son necessities — 2.70
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Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building.
Howell, Mich., Apr. 25, 1921.
The Library Board met at the library April 25, 1921.
Members present: M. J. McPherson, Dr. Avery and A. Garland.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
This being the annual meeting the following officers were selected:
Moved and supported that M. J. McPherson be re-elected president. Carried.
Moved and supported that A. Garland be re-elected secretary. Carried.
Moved and supported that Dr. Avery be re-elected treasurer. Carried.
Bills allowed:
George Wahr books — $7.48
E. K. Johnson necessities — 2.70
Total — $10.18
Moved and supported that the above bills be allowed and paid. Carried.
The following books were to be ordered:
2.40 — 'Truths about Christian Science' – Snowden
'Peace Conference' by Lansing
6.03 — 'Main Street' Sinclair Lewis
'Pageant of Dickens – Wallis Crotch'
(Note: Handwritten margin note indicates 'Both pd by E. L. Avery Treas!')
Librarian's Annual Report was read and approved.
Motion to adjourn. Carried.
A. Garland, Sec’y. per M. W. B. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 346-347
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 346 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190 [Handwritten: blank]
Hermione, Don Marquis.
The Breaking Point — Mary Roberts Rinehart.
It was moved and carried that five tons of Hocking Valley coal at $12. a ton be purchased of A. F. Peavy & Sons. Adjourned. A. L. Huntington, Sec. per M.W.B.
Bills allowed:
#254. Magazines — $136.00
Detroit Edison Co. [No amount listed]
Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.88
The Library Board met at the library Oct. 23, 1922. Members present: M. J. McPherson, Mrs. W. C. Huntington, and F. J. Shields. Members absent: none. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Bills allowed:
#257. A. J. Brown Oct salary — $60.00
Winnifred Brown ' — 75.00
Baker & Taylor Co. books — 12.76
A. N. Marquis + Co. Who's Who — 6.75
A. F. Peavy + Sons coal — 81.60
C. H. Sutton Hdw — 4.38
E. K. Johnson + Sons supplies — 3.20
F. J. Shields moved to buy a new dictionary as per slip ($5 for old plus $21.00). F. J. Shields moved that president's list of books be purchased. Motion to adjourn. Carried. Mrs. A. L. Huntington, Sec. per M.W.B. Lib'n.
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Page 347 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 190 [Handwritten: blank]
The Library Board met at the library Monday evening Nov. 27, 1922. Members present: Pres. M. J. McPherson, and Sec. Mrs. W. C. Huntington. Members absent: Treas. F. J. Shields. Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Bills allowed:
#264. A. J. Brown Nov. salary — $60.00
M. W. Brown ' — 75.00
J. W. Hallit + Co Dictionary Atlas — 21.00 (+ old)
Mich. State Telephone Co. — 2.88
Detroit Edison Co. — 7.75
Chas. Sutton fixing window — 1.70
S. H. Aldrich printing — 9.75
City of Howell water — 17.00
Baker + Taylor Co 10 books — 13.22
Moved that these two books be purchased:
'One of Ours' — Willa Cather.
'Tale of Triona' — Wm J. Locke.
Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. L. Huntington, Sec. per M.W.B. Lib'n.
The Library Board met **Dec. 22nd **. Members present: M. J. McPherson, F. J. Shields and A. L. Huntington. Members absent: none. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Moved and carried four bills be paid. Motion to adjourn. Carried. A. L. Huntington, Sec. per. M. W. B. Lib'n. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 344-345
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 344 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., Aug. 1922.
Bills allowed Aug. 21, 1922:
#233. S. H. Aldrich book pockets — $1.50
E. K. Johnson & Sons janitors supplies — 4.55
Burt B. Wright mending 6 mos — 4.25
D. M. Beckwith spraying 5 trees — 1.65
Baker Taylor Co. 6 books — 14.29
City of Howell water — 19.62
Wagonvoord & Co. binding — 23.83
Esther Yerkes Assist-Libn — 50.00
Winnifred Brown Lib'n — 60.00
A. J. Brown Janitor — 60.00
Detroit Edison Co. [No amount listed]
Michigan S. Telephone Co. [No amount listed]
Wm McPherson & Son Invoice Bk Grass seed — 13.00
A regular meeting of the Library Board was held Aug. 28, 1922. The president, M. J. McPherson in the chair, Mr. Shields and Mrs. Huntington present. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. Bills for August were signed a week ago by M. J. McPherson and Frances J. Shields. Order blank for six books 'The Book House for Children' $31.00 cash was signed by Mr. McPherson. Motion to adjourn. Carried. Mrs. W. C. Huntington Sec. per M.W.B.
Miss Esther Yerkes closed her work as Assistant Sept. 2, 1922.
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Page 345 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., 1922.
A special meeting was held Sept. 2, '22 at the library. Members present: Mr. M. J. McPherson and Mrs. W. C. Huntington. Member absent: Frank J. Shields. It was moved and carried that Miss Brown's salary be raised from sixty to seventy five dollars per month, beginning Sept. 1st 1922.
Bills allowed Sept. 25, 1922:
#246. The Book House for Children Co. 6 bks — $31.00
Winnifred Brown Sept. salary — 75.00
Esther Yerkes 2 days work — 3.34
A. J. Brown Sept salary — 60.00
Detroit Edison Co. lights [No amount listed]
Mich. State Telephone Co ' phone — 2.88
Larkin & Krueger supplies — 4.03
Library Bureau book cards — 2.60
September 26, 1922. Library Board meeting was held. M. J. McPherson, president in chair. Mr. F. J. Shields, absent. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. It was moved and carried that the usual list of forty five magazines and papers be ordered for 1923. List submitted by librarian cost $136.00 net, regular price $143.60.
It was moved and carried that the following books be purchased:
Java Head, Hergesheimer.
This side of Paradise, Fitzgerald.
Moon Calf, Floyd Dell.
The Triumph of the Egg.
Our American, Frank. -
Record of Proceedings Relating to the Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Michigan Pages 342-343
Howell Carnegie Library board minutes and ledger entries approved by the board.
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Page 342 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., June 1922.
The Library Board met at the library for the regular meeting June 26, 1922. Members present: M. J. McPherson, Pres., Mrs. W. C. Huntington, Sec. Member absent: Mr. Frank Shields. Minutes of meetings held April 24th and May 1st read and approved. Moved and carried that the following bills be paid by librarian:
#213. Chas. H. Sutton Hdw. — $2.59
Purdy & Woodruff coal — 8.80
Larkin & Krueger Janitor's supplies — 3.49
Detroit Edison Co. Electricity — 5.05
Michigan S. Telephone Phone — 2.88
A. J. Brown, June salary — 60.00
Winnifred Brown June salary — 60.00
Esther Yerkes June salary — 50.00
Book 'The History of Valley Forge' (1.25)anda∗∗magazinefor5months'RadioBroadcast'∗∗(1.00) to be ordered:
Dr. James M. McGee — 'History of Valley Forge' — 1.25
Doubleday Page & Co ('Radio Broadcast' 5 mo.) — 1.00
Motion to adjourn. Carried. Mrs. W. C. Huntington, Sec. per M.W.B.
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Page 343 Record of Proceedings Relating to The Howell Free Public Library and Carnegie Library Building. Howell, Mich., July 24, 1922.
July 24, 1922 a regular meeting of the Library Board was held. The president, Mr. M. J. McPherson, in the chair
Mr. F. Shields and Mrs. Huntington present. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following bills were allowed and ordered paid:
#222. Doubleday Page & Co. Radio Broadcast — 1.00
Gaylord Bros. mending — 3.00
Esther Yerkes. July salary — 50.00
A. J. Brown July salary — 60.00
Winnifred Brown July salary — 60.00
Detroit Edison Co. Electricity [No amount listed]
Mich. S. Telephone Co. Phone — 2.88
O. A. Bump Work on Roof — 25.00
Guy Knoop Draying & freight — 1.76
Wagonvoord & Co. Binding — 74.20
List of books submitted were allowed. Mrs. Huntington was requested to ask D. M. Beckwith to spray maple trees on library lawn. Motion to adjourn. Carried.
Mrs. W. C. Huntington Sec. per M.W.B.
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