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Overseers for the Poor- Workhouse 1877 |
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Folder titled "Overseers of the Poor Workhouse, 1876 containing the following items: 1. Billing from Philip A. Thorner for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between February 22, 1876 and January 30, 1877. The goods included multiple deliveries (50) and weights (40 pounds) of fish. The total of the billing is $80.00. By signature Philip A. Thorner received payment. On the reverse of the billing, No. 205, P. A. Thorner, $80.00, February 1, 1877. 2. Billing from John Pitman for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between February 15, 1877 and October 1, 1877. The goods included candles, sugar, clothes lines, oil, cheese, rhubarb, onion seed, cabbage seed, postage stamps, and other items. Deliveries were made to W. Frost, W. P. Brown, John Penders, J. C. Hamson, Rebecca Peach, Mrs. Joseph Watts, Elias Smethurst, Hannah Cloutman, E. A. Stone, Rebecca Symonds, Mrs. Burridge, Mary A. Scott, James Dinsmore and others. The total of the billing is $400.00. By signature, John Pitman received payment. On the reverse, No. 103, John Pitman, $400.00, September 6, 1877. 3. Billing from for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between July 8, 1876 and December 24, 1876. The goods included various amounts of bay rum, whiskey, N. E. Rum, 'chleroform' linrment, sticks of black liquerice, English Ale, bitters, Arabian Balsam, N.E. rum, liniment and other items. The total of the billing is $13.95. By signature, William Goodwin received payment. On the reverse, No. 166, William Goodwin, January 4, 1877, $13.95. 4. Billing from Benjamin F. Brown, Dealer in West India Goods, Fine Groceries etc. (Corner of School & Washington Street, Marblehead) for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between July 11, 1877 and December 29, 1877. Goods were delivered to Elizabeth Graves, Mrs. James Connor, Daniel Dailey, Mrs. William Atkins, Mrs. John Graves, Mrs. Simon Roads, and others.The grocery deliveries, in number, to these and other individuals included 27 weeks, 26 weeks, 7 weeks, 3 weeks, 2 weeks amd one week. The total of the billing is $262.00. By signature on the face of the billing, B. F. Brown received payment of $262.00. On the reverse of the billing, No. 154, B. F. Brown, $294.98, January 3, 1878. 5. Billing from J. G. Greene for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between August 9, 1876 and January 30, 1877. The goods included one pair men's sewed shoes ($2.25), 2 pair women's slippers @90 cents each ($1.80); 2 pair of shoes @$1.25 each ($2.50); 1 pair of cloth slippers ($0.90), 1 pair of men's sewed shoes ($2.25); 2 pair of women's felt slippers @ $1.00 each ($2.00); 2 pair of men's hip boots @3.75 each ($7.50); woman's lace buskins ($1.25); one pair of womens rubbers ($0,50); one pair of mens Plowe shoes ($1.75) and other related items. The total of the billing is $35.95. By signature on the face of the billing, J. G. Greene received payment. On the reverse, No. 204, J. G. Green, $35.95, February 1, 1877. 6. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor of Marblehead from T. T. Paine, 137 Washington Street, Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead between June 7, 1876 and November 1, 1876. The goods included casks of tea, barrells of rice, sugar, molasses, crates of salt; brooms, boxes and tubs. The total of the billing is $7.30. Mr. Foss received payment of T. T. Paine on December 6, 1877. On the reverse, No. 143, T. T. Paine, $7.30, December 6, 1877. 7. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Winslow & Myrick on November 21, 1877. The goods included one box of raisens (2.30); one box of ginger ($2.40); one box of molded candles ($5.00); coffee ($3.74) and tobacco ($22.55). The total of the billing is $35.49. Winslow & Myrick (by signature) were paid on December 12, 1877. On the reverse No. 135, Winslow & Myrick, $35.49, December 6, 1877. 8. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor of Marblehead for services delivered to the Alm House by John B. Graves, Jr.. The service included the filing of saws between September 17, 1877 and December 27, 1877. During that time period 23 saws were sharpened at costs between 20 cents and 25 cents each. The payment of $4.85 is received. On the reverse, No. 163, John B. Graves, Jr. - $4.85, January 3, 1878. 9. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by J.V. & J. Hanson, Salem, Mass. The billing is dated April & May 1877. The goods were delivered between April 5, 1877 and May 19, 1877. The goods included six bushel deliveries of meal, corn and rye. The total of the billing is $16.30. By signature J.V. & J. Hanson received payment on June 12, 1877. On the reverse, No. 45, J.V. & J. Hanson, June 7, 1877, $16.30. 10. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by R. H. Lefavour. The billing is dated July 5th, 1877. The goods were delivered between June 13, 1877 and July 4, 1877. The goods included pounds of corned beef ($.06/lb.), liver ($.10/lb), and lamb ($.20/lb). The total of the billing is $21.02. By signature, R. H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 67, R. H. Lefavour, July 6, 1877, $21.02. 11. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by W. R. Arrington (Dealer in paints, oils, glass, wrapping paper, bags, etc.). The billing is dated December 6, 1877, The goods were delivered between April 5, 1877 and October 11, 1877. The goods included glass, putty, varnish, brushes, oil, glue, nails, and labor. The labor of men for this work totaled $5.00 - 3 men for 1/2 day of labor ($3.75) and one man for 1/2 day of labor ($1.25). The labor which is included in the billing is $5.00. The total of the billing is $20.76. The face of the billing shows W. R. Arrington (by signature) received payment on December 8, 1877. On the reverse, No. 132, W. R. Arrington - December 6, 1877, $20.76. 12. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by R. H. Lefavour, 79 Washington St., Marblehead. The billing is dated December 28, 1876. The goods were delivered (8 deliveries) to the Alm House during the month of December. The goods included beef, corned beef, tripe, pie beef, sausage, and (12/25) turkey. The total of the billing is $32.49. The face of the billing shows R. H. Lefavour (by signature) received payment of $32.49. On the reverse, No. 184, R. H. Lefavour, January 4, 1877, $32.49. 13. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Hans Silver Dealer in Stoves, and Tin Ware, No. 18 & 20 Washington Street, Marblehead. The billing is dated December 3, 1877. The goods were delivered between March 20, 1877 and May 1, 1877, The goods included 4 shovels ($1.00), 12 pans ($6.00), 3 pans ($2.25), mending pans ($1.00), 6 pint pots (60 cents), 6 plates ($1.00), one coffee pot ($0.45), 2 graters ($0.75), two tea canisters ($0.75), two 2-qt. measurers ($0.37), one flat iron ($1.08), one pail ($0.50), two pails ($2.50), 6 pans ($2.52), and six dippers ($0.50). The total of the billing is $21.02. The face of the billing shows Harris Silver received payment of $21.02. On the reverse, No. 191, H. Silver, Feb. 7, 1878, $21.02. 14. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Rufus H. Lefavour. The deliveries were made between February 1, 1877 and February 15, 1877. The goods included multiple pounds of beef, tripe, and other meats. The total of the billing is $21.74. By signature on the face of the billing, Rufus H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, #252, R. H. Lefavour, $21.74, July 15, 1877. 15. Billing to the Board of Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by W. C. Woodfin. The goods were delivered between May 7, 1877 and June 7, 1877. The goods included multiple pounds of beef, lamb, corned beef, and pork. The total of the billing is $40.34. By signature on the face of the billing, W. C. Woodfin received payment. On the reverse, No. 52, W. C. Woodfin, $40.34, June 7, 1877. 16. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by J.V. & J. Hanson. The goods were delivered between January 1, 1878 and January 18, 1878.. The goods included multiple bushels of rye, meal and 'fine' feed.. The total of the billing is $11.05. The account was settled with J.V. & J. Hanson on February 11, 1878. On the reverse No. 193, J.V. & J. Hanson, February 7, 1878, $11.05. 17. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by J.V. & J. Hanson. The goods were delivered between October 1, 1877 and October 25, 1877. The goods included multiple bushels of meal, rye and bol grain. The total of the billing is $12.65. The account was settled with J.V. & J. Hanson on November 6, 1877. On the reverse No. 127, J.V. & J. Hanson, $12.65, November 1, 1877. 18. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by Harris Silver, Dealer in Stoves, Tin Ware, etc. The goods and services were delivered between March 13, 1876 and January 1877. They included repairing of stove ($5.29) , lead pipe ($1.04), soldering pipe (50 cents), four dampers ($0.80), 4 pans ($0.80), 3 dippers ($0.75) , two skimmers ($0.40), and other plumbing items. The total of the billing is $19.05. The face of the billing shows that Harris Silver received payment. On the reverse, No. 221, Harris Silver, Feb. 15, 1877, $19.05. 19. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by R. H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between November 1, 1877 and November 28, 1877. The deliveries included 46 pounds of corned beef ($0.06/lb.), 8 pounds of pork ($0.13/lb.) multiple pounds of beef, 50 pounds of corned beef , pork, pie beef, and turkey ($0.18/lb.) The total of the billing is $33.30. By signature on the face of the billing. R. H. Lefavour received payment of $33.30. On the reverse, No. 138, R. H. Lefavour, $33.30, December 6, 1877. 20. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by Briggs & Shattuck, Boston. The goods were delivered to the Alm House on September 3, 1877. They included one barrell of salt ($2.50), one box of soap ($4.50), one box of coffee, ($5.10) and one container of oolong tea ($13.86). The total of the billing is $25.96. By signature on the face of the billing, Briggs & Shattuck received payment (cash) on September 12, 1877. On the reverse, No. 100, Briggs & Shattuck, two bills $30. 21. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead from Joseph G. Greene, Dealer in boots, shoes and rubbers. No. 235 Washington Street, Marblehead. The goods were delivered to the Alm House between February 17, 1877 and April 5, 1877. The goods included one pair on mens Kip Boots ($3.50) one pair Womens Fox Slippers ($1.00), two pair of men's pegged shoes ($2.25), one pair of sewed shoes ($2.25), one pair of mens slippers (65 cents), one pair of women's slippers, ($1.00), one pair of women"s boots ($1,25), one pair of Men's Kip Boots ($3.50), one pair men's rubber boots ($3.25), one pair men's Kip boots ($3.50) and 2 pair of women's ---- ties ($2.50). On the face of the bill "Rec. Payment J. G. Greene. $24.65. On the reverse, No. 7, Joseph G. Green - $24.65 - April 5, 1877. No. 22. This is a partial DUPLICATE of the previous billing (#21) to the Overseers of the Poort for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by Joseph G. Green, 235 Washington Street, Marblehead. Many of the items are duplicates of items shown on #21. The total of this billing is $36.90. On the face of the billing "Received Payment, J. G. Green - $36.90. On the reverse, No. 48, Joseph G. Green $36.90, June 7, 1877. (Possible duplicate payment.) 23, Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by William F. Cloon, Dealer is Hardware, Shoe Tools, Farming Tools, Wooden Ware, Stationery, Pocket Books, School & Blank Books, Clocks, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Razors, Scissors & c., No. 86 Washington & Cor. State Street. The goods were delivered between March 1, 1877 and December 6, 1877. They included knives, wood dippers, staples, bolts, shoe nails, hand saw, door lock, a hoe, a scythe, a rifle trunk lock, grind stone, pair of spectacles glue, ink, sash lin, paper tacks. The total of the billing is $16.40. By signature on the face of the billing, William F. Cloon received payment (by Horace). On the reverse, Wm. F. Cloon, February 7, 1878, $16.40. 24. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by William C. Woodfin, Dealer in Provisions, Fruits and Vegetables. The goods were delivered between April 16, 1877 and May 3, 1877. They included multiple pounds of beef, round steak, corned beef, lamb, and pork. The total of the billing is $23.84. By signature on the face of the bill, W. E. Woodfin received payment of $23.84. On the reverse, No. 31, William C. Woodfin, $23.84, May 3, 1877. 25. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by R. H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between February 18, 1877 and March 29, 1877. They included multiple pounds of beef, pork, corned beef, and veal. The total of the billing is $52.19. By signature on the face of the bill, R. H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse,No. 19, R. H. Lefavour, $52.19, April 5, 1877. 26. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by T. T. Paine, Marblehead Mass. The billing is dated February 19, 1877. The invoice is for barrells of sugar, tea, molasses, sugar, "a trunk ($0.35) and expense ($0.25). The total of the billing is $6.06. By signature, the billing is paid, T. T. Paine (Foss), May 3, 1877. On the reverse, No. 34, T. T. Paine, $6.06, May 3, 1877. 27. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by Winslow & Myrick, Boston. The billing is dated February 26, 1877. The invoice is for one barrell of tobacco ($31.31), one barrell of fine mustard ($2.00), one barrells of corn starch ($1.80) and 12 Sc. Soda ($0.96). The total of the billing is $36.07. By signature, the billing is paid, Winslow & Myrick, April 9, 1877. To the side, a column of amounts of cash are listed: $26.07, $5.40, $18.90, and $63.06. The total of the column is $123.43, the total of the payment. On the reverse, No. 21, Winslow & Myrick, (4 bills), $123.43, April 5, 1877. 28. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House by Briggs & Shattuck, Boston. The billing is dated June 26, 1877. The goods included one box of tobacco ($33.12) , rice ($0.25), sugar ($16.08), starch ($2.70) unknown item ($28.04), The total of the billing is $80.55. Briggs and Shattuck was paid cash of $80.55 on July 13, 1877. On the reverse, No. 64, Briggs & Shattuck, $80.55, July 6, 1877. 29. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by Richard F. Marden between February 23, 1877 and April 5, 1877. The goods included multiple yards of cloth, print, plaid, cambric, cassimen (fabric for curtains), pairs of socks, 2 pair of hose, cotton, gingham, table linen, handkerchiefs, skeins of yarn, needles, buttons, patterns, combs, and other items. The total of the billing is $64.77. By signature, Richard Marden received payment, April 8, 1877. On the reverse, No. 15, R. F. Marden, $64.77, April 5, 1877. 30. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods and services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by Richard F. Marden between June 16, 1877 and October 4, 1877. The goods included shade tassels, frocking, flannel, brown cotton, ticking, brown buttons, hose, socks, scissors, gingham, cotton flannel, table linen, plaid fabric, prints, balmoral fabric, balls of cotton, a dozen combs, 4 packages of needles, mens socks and other related items. The total of the billing is $155.04. On the face of the bill is "Received payment, R. F. Marsden." On the reverse, No. 108, R. F. Marden, October 4, 1877, $155.04. 31. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for services related to the Alm House of Marblehead by John C. Hamson between February 26, 1877 and February 14, 1878. Included in this billing are the communites to which he travlled, the individuals that were served and items purchased for Mr. Hanson's work and documentation. The majority of the expense is for multiple days of travel to communities that gave housing to Marblehead citizens. The COMMUNITIES included mutiple trips and expense to Boston, Lynn, Salem, Wenham, Chelsea, Beverly, and Charlestown. The INDIVIDUALS included cash to J. Penders ($2.00); passage for Mr. Donovan ($1.00) The ITEMS included cash paid for telegram to Boston ($0.25); making State Report ($12.00) , a blank book ($2.00), a letter file book ($1.00), and copy of Pauper Register ($3.50) The total of the billing is $69.20. By signature on the face of the billing, John C. Hamson received payment. On the reverse, #226, John C. Hamson, $69.20, February 14, 1878. 32. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Rufus H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between January 1, 1877 and January 25, 1877. The goods were multiple pounds of beef, sausage and pork. The total of the billing is $34.54. By signature on the face of the billing, Rufus H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, #206, R. H. Lefavour, $34.54, February 1, 1877. 33. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Rufus H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between October 1, 1877 and October 29, 1877. The goods were multiple pounds of beef, tripe, corned beef, and pork. The total of the billing is $32.48. By signature on the face of the billing, Rufus H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 124, Rufus H. Lefavour, $32.34, November 1, 1877. 34. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Rufus H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between August 2, 1877 and August 30, 1877. The goods were multiple pounds of beef, liver, sausage, and lamb. The total of the billing is $28.80. By signature on the face of the billing, Rufus H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 102, R. H. Lefavour, September 6, 1877, $28.00. 35. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Rufus H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between September 3, 1877 and September 27, 1877. The goods were multiple pounds of beef, pork, and lamb. The total of the billing is $30.07. By signature on the face of the billing Rufus H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 117, R. H. Lefavour, $30.07, October 4, 1877. 36. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Rufus H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between December 4, 1876 and December 28, 1876. The goods were multiple pounds of beef, tripe, corned beef, sausage, and turkey. The total of the billing is $32.49. By signature on the face of the billing, Rufus H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 184, R. H. Lefavour, $32.49, January 4, 1877. 37. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to the Alm House by Rufus H. Lefavour. The goods were delivered between July 2, 1877 and July 30, 1877. The goods were multiple pounds of beef, corned beef, lamb, and sirloin. The total of the billing is $29.23. By signature on the face of the billing, Rufus H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 87, R. H. Lefavour, $29.23, August 2, 1877. 38. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for goods delivered to residents of the Alm House by Samuel Gale. The goods were delivered between various dates in 1877 and 1878. Actual items specifically named include salt, crackers, and coffee. The billings noted for individuals do not indicate what specific items they received. The names of these individuals include Mrs. William Millett, Mrs. William Dutcher, Miss Rebecca Thorner, Mr. Thomas Storm, Mr. Girdler, Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. Betsy Bartlett, Mrs. Grace Gardner, William Frost, and others. Some of the goods included salt, crackers, and coffee. The total of this billing is $363.54. By signature on the face of the billing, Samuel Gale received payment. On the reverse, No. 224, Samuel Gale, $363.54, February 14, 1878. 39. Billing to the Overseers of the Poor for the Town of Marblehead for travel expenses of Daniel Evans. The listing of dates(10) are between February 19, 1877 and February 12, 1878. The total of the billing is $29.30. The face of the billing shows (by signature) that Daniel Evans received payment on February 14, 1878. On the reverse, Daniel Evans, $29.30, February 14, 1878. 40. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for goods delivered to the Alm House between February 26, 1877 and June 2, 1877 by R. F. Marden. The goods included three pair of hose (49 cents), two undershirts (75 cents), 12 yards of flannel ($3.00), six dozen buttons (10 cents), 12 yards of cambric fabric (84 cents), 30 yards of Holland cloth ($4.20) quills, ($21.60). The total of the billing is $30.98. The face of the billing shows R. F. Marden received payment on June 7, 1877. On the reverse, No. 57, R. F. Marden, $30.98, June 7, 1877. 41. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for service delivered to the Alm House by N. B. Lindsey, Dealer in Choice Family Groceries, 141 Pleasant Street, Marblehead on January 16, 1877. The goods included 79 pounds of hard crackers ($5.53) and 32 pounds of soft crackers ($2.08). The total of the billing is $7.61. By signature on the face of the billing, N. B. Lindsey received payment. On the reverse of the billing, No. 207, N. B. Lindsey received $7.61 on February 1, 1877. 42. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for goods delivered to the Alm House by Joseph E. Hiller between July 2, 1877, and December 1, 1877. The goods included 13 pair of shoes, and one pair of boots. The total of the billing is $17.45. By signature on the face of the billing, J. E. Hiller received payment. On the reverse, No. 151, Joseph E. Hiller, January 3, 1878, $17.45. 43. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for service delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. Samuel Very received payment of $5.00 for whitewashing the Poor House on November 8, 1877. Mr. Very received payment of $5.00, No. 142, Dec. 6, 1877. 44. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for goods and services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. by D. Richards & Son. The goods are not clearly written. The transaction took place on two dates - April 27, 1877 and November 28, 1877. On the face, those transactions were "settled" on February 7, 1878 in the amount of $15.00. On the reverse, No. 178, D. Richards & Son, February 7, 1878, $15.00. 45. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by S. R. Thayer & Co. The goods delivered are (June 7, 1877) 40 Putnams Fixtures, $4.00 and (June 19), 53 3/4 yards Green Holland, $20.16. The total of the billing is $24.16. S. R. Thayer (by signature) acknowledged payment. On the reverse No. 92, S. R. Thayer & Co., August 2, 1877, $24.16. 46. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by James Dinsmore. The goods were delivered between February 20, 1877 and April 5, 1877. The comment is "Notifying Members." The fee is listed at 50 cents for each date (6) for a total of $3.00/ On the face of the billing "Rec'd Payment, James Dinsmore." On the reverse, No. 8, James Dinsmore, $3.00, April 5, 1897. 47. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by N. B. Lindsey (Dealer in Choice Family Groceries and Manufacturer of Hard and Soft Bread, Cake, Pastry & c., at 141 Pleasant Street, Marblehead. The billing is dated November 5, 1877. There are three deliveries made on September 3, November 2, and December 3. The 192 pounds of crackers delivered were valued at $13.72. By signature on the face of the billing N. B. Lindsey received payment. On the reverse, No. 136, N. B. Lindsey, $13.72, December 6, 1877. 48. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by Benjamin Cole, Dealer in Stoves, Ranges, Tin, Sheet Iron, Japanned and Wooden Ware, No. 66 & 70 Washington Street, Marblehead. There are three deliveries made on October 15, 1877, October 19, 1877, and December 19, 1877. The goods included 45.5 pounds of funnel ($8.58), 7 elbows ($1.05), 17 pounds of zinc ($1.93), nine hours of labor fitting of stove funnels ($3.00), grate for laundry ($0.75), and Front Grate (unreadable).... ($2.25). The total of the billing is $16.56. By signature on the face of the billing , "Paid Benj. Cole." On the reverse, No. 172, Benj. Cole, $16.56, January 3, 1878. 49. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated October 1, 1877 by Peter Cortee, Dr., Horse Shoeing & Jobbing, Washington Street, Marblehead. The service included weed cuttin g (50 cents), repair of wagon 2.95, transome bolt (75 cents) and one tire set (75 cents). The total of the billing is $4.95. The face of the billing shows receipt of $4.95 by Peter Cortee. On the reverse, No. 114, Peter Cortee, $4.95, October 4, 1877. 50. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated in 1877 and 1878 from R. F. Marden. The goods (delivered 12/15/77) included 83 and 1/4 yards of striped shirting ($9.58), one dozen mittens ($5.00) and 7/12 of a dozen mittens ($1.03). The total of the billing is $15.61. The face of the billing shows R. F. Marsden received payment. On the reverse, No. 170, R. F. Marden, $15.61 and January 3, 1878. 51. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated December 4, 1877 from B. D. Dixie, Marblehead (Dealer in Lykens Valley, Lorberry and Ben Franklin Red Ash; North Franklin, Stanton, Shamokin and Reliance White Ash Coals, Also Hard & Soft Woods, at 57 Front Street, Marblehead. The goods (delivered ) in June 1877 were 8 and 1/4 tons of coal. The value of the goods is $40.88. The face of the billing shows B. D. Dixey received payment. On the reverse, No. 144, B. D. Dixie, $40.88, December 6, 1877. 52. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated December 7, 1877 from John C. Hamson. The goods included 1400 lbs. of pollock with value of $28.00. By signature John C. Hamson received payment. On the reverse, No. 148, John C. Hamson, January 3, 1878, $28.00. 53. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated January 1, 1877 from James L. Laskey. The service included seven days of labor ($18.25) and "Lime" valued at $1.10. The face of the billing shows Jame L. Laskey received payment. On the reverse, James Laskey, January 4, 1877, $19.35. 54. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods/services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated May 1, 1877 from Peter Cortee (Horse Shoeing & Jobbing), Washington Street. The service was delivered between February 28, 1877 and (added) May 2, 1877. The service included setting a tire, a cutting iron, a plough iron, eye bolt and a latch. The total of the billing is $3.35. The face of the billing shows that Peter Cortee received payment. On the reverse No. 27, Peter Cortee, May 3, 1877, $3.35. 55. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods/services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated April 12, 1877 from R. H. Lefavour (Rufus) . The goods included multiple pounds of beef and corned beef. The total of the billing is $12.87. On the face of the billing, R. H. Lefavour received payment. On the reverse, No. 32, R. H. Lefavour, $12.87, May 3, 1877. 56. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods/service delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated February 17, 1877 from N. B. Lindsey, Dealer in Choice Family Groceries and Manufacturer of Hard and Soft Bread, Cake, Pastry, etc. 141 Pleasant Street. The goods included 81 pounds of hard crackers ($6.48) and 35 pounds of soft crackers ($2.63. The total of the billing is $9.11. The face of the billing shows N. B. Lindsey received payment. On the reverse, N. B. Lindsey, $9.11, May 3, 1877. 57. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods/service delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated March 29, 1877 from Benjamin Core, Dealer in stoves, ranges, tins, sheet iron, Nos. 66 & 70 Washington Street. The goods/services delivered July 11, 1877 included one #8 Good News Range ($36.00), grates for brick oven ($2.00), two draft stoppers & filling ($0.75) . Also, 2 & 3/4 hours of labor repairing pump and pipe ($1.00), two boxes (30 cents), one bolt (15 cents) , lead pipe (25 cents), and screws (5 cents). The final billing is for a total of $40.50. The face of the billing is marked "Paid Benj. Cole." On the reverse, No. 78, Benjamin Cole, August 2, 1877, $40.50. 58. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods/services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated June 27, 1877 from Rotheos Denning. The goods included 33 cords of 1 & 1/2 foot of fine wood. valued at $165.94. The face of the billing is marked "Rec'd Payment, Rotheus Denning." On the reverse, No. 61, Rotheus Denning, July 6, 1877, $165.94. 59. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods/service delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated June, 1877 from N. B. Lindsey, Dealer in Choice Family Groceries, 141 Pleasant Street. The goods were delivered between April 1877 and June 1877. They included 113 pounds of hard crackers, 31 pounds of soft cracker and one cake valued at $13.77. By signature on the face of the billing N. B. Lindsey received payment. On the reverse, No. 72, N. B. Lindsey, $13.77, July 6, 1877. 60. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated May 29, 1877 from Thomas B. Breare, Bookbinder, 7 Munroe Street, Lynn Mass. The service included binding and printing 1000 orders at a cost of $6.50. The face of the billing shows payment was received by T. B. Breare. On the reverse, No. 39, Thomas B. Breare, June 7, 1877, $6.50. 61. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead and dated February 1, 1877 from Samuel Graves, Jr. The goods were delivered January 1877 (one pair of pants - $3.00) and (five vests - $1.75 each = $8.75) The total of the billing is $11.75. The face of the billing Samuel Graves, Jr. shows received payment. On the reverse, No. 202, Samuel Graves, February 1, 1877, $11.75. 62. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Samuel Graves Jr. and dated July 1877. The goods were delivered February, May and July, 1877. They included nine coats and nine pairs of pants, a hat, and eight pairs of suspenders. The total of the billing is $53.55. On the face of the billing, it is indicated that Samuel Graves received payment for these goods. On the reverse, No. 65, Samuel Graves Jr., July 6, 1877, $53.55. 63. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House of Marblehead from James Dinsmore. The service was between September 11, 1877 and November 1, 1877. The billing for $2.00 is noted as "For Notifying Members." The total of the the billing of $2.00 is marked as "Rec'd Payment, James Dinsmore." On the reverse No. 120, James Dinsmore, $2.00. 64. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House of Marblehead from James Dinsmore. The service was between June 12, 1877 and September 6, 1877. The billing for $3.00 is noted as "For Notifying Members." The total of the billing of $3.00 is marked as "Rec'd Payment. James Dinsmore." On the reverse No. 104, James Dinsmore, $3.00 September 6, 1877. 65. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House of Marblehead from Humphreys & Twisden. The service was on May 29, 1877 and June 12, 1877. It included two casks of wine ($2.10) and 110 tons coal at $4.95 for ton ($544.50). The total of the billing is $546.60. By signature, Humphreys & Twisden received payment. On the reverse, No. 85, Humphreys & Twiden, August 2, 1877, $546.60. 69. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House of Marblehead from Charles K. Darling, Stationer and Blank-Book Manufacturer, 15 Exchange Street, Boston. (Publisher of Law Blanks). The goods delivered included one ledger ($3.00), one cash book ($2.50) on March 19, 1877. The total of the billing is $5.50. The face of the billing states "Rec'd payment Charles K. Darling." On the reverse, No. 20, Charles K. Darling, $5.50, April 5, 1877. 70. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House of Marblehead from Porter, Taylor & Co. of Lynn Mass. Porter, Taylor & Co. were grocers and dealers in flour, grain, meats, fruits, vegetables, crockery and glassware. On February 14, 1877 the following goods were delivered to residents of the Alm House. One ton of coal and two feet of wood to Susan Waterhouse ($10.80); 17 & 1/7 weeks at $1.50 per week, ($25.71); 11 weeks at $1.50 per week for Littleton ($16.50); 1 ton of coal to Littleton ($7.75) and wood (25 cents). The total of the billing is $61.01. On the face of the billing, "paid Porter, Taylor and Co." On the reverse, No 220, Porter & Taylor, February 15, 1877, $61.01. 71. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from William H. Shepard. The billing covered deliveries between January 15, 1877 through February 14, 1877. The deliveries for January 15, 22 and 27 included two bottles of cough Balsam (50 cents), two deliveries of RX 47.90.3 John Fender (50 cents & 50 cents); February 3 - Whiskey & Cod Liver Oil (80 cents) and February 9 - Whiskey & Cod Liver Oil (sent) - (80 cents). On February 14, Whiskey & Cod Liver Oil (75 sents). The total of the billing is $3.80. By signature on the face of the billing, W. H. Shepard received payment. On the reverse, No. 226, Wm. H. Shepard, February 1877, $3.80. 72. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Robert H. Bessom Jr.. The goods were delivered to the Alm House on January 18, 1877. The goods included yards of various fabric including print fabric, cotton and other items. The billing shows billing for the goods totaled at $5.21. By signature, R. H. Bessom Jr. received payment of $5.21. On the reverse, No. 193, Robert H. Bessom Jr., February 1, 1877, $5.21. 73. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from T. H. Doliber. The goods were delivered to the Alm House on May 19, 1877 (5 bushels of potatoes - $6.00) and June 1, 1877 (7 bushels of potatoes - $8.75). The total of the billing is $14.75. F. Chapman received payment on behalf of T. H. Doliber. On the reverse, No. 54, Thomas H. Doliber, $14.75, June 7, 1877. 74. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from S. B. Symonds of Beverly (Commission and Wholesale Dealer in Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Beans etc. The goods were delivered in April 1877 and consisted of multiple(8) weights/containers of flour on April 9 and April 14.. The face of the billing reads "Paid S. B. Symonds" with no date. On the reverse, signature S. B. Symonds. 75. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from S. B. Symonds of Beverly, Commissioner and Wholesale Dealer in Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Beans, etc. The goods delivered on May 3, 1877 included amounts of lard ($35.09), and 8&1/2 bushels of beans ($27.64). The total of the billing is $62.15. The face of the billing shows by signature that S. B. Symonds received payment. On the reverse, No. 49, S. B. Symonds, (Two Bills) $130.15, June 7, 1877. 76.Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from James Ramsdell, Dealer in Soles & Leather, Bassett Street, Marblehead.The billing dated December 31, 1877 shows the value of taping leather delivered on the following dates: April 21 - $2.80; June 11 - $4.02, August 13 - $2.55, October 20 - $2.25; and December 24 - $3.30. The total of the billing is $14.92. The face of the billing shows "Rec'd Payment, Jas. Ramsdell. On the reverse, No. 153m James Ramsdell, $14.92, January 3, 1878. 77. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Briggs & Shattuck, 85 Broad & 6 Hamilton Sts., Boston. (Andrew G. Briggs, Edward Shattuck). The goods included two vests ($2.70) and 1 large (?) ($0.75). The total of the billing is $3.45. Noted on the front of the billing: Briggs and Shattuck received cash . On the reverse, No. 139, "Two bills", Briggs and Shattuck, $17.31, December 6, 1877. 78. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Briggs & Shattuck, Boston. The goods included amounts of coffee valued at $10.20. The face of the billing shows payment of cash on June 12 to Briggs and Shattuck. On the reverse, No. 50, Briggs & Shattuck, $10.20, June 7, 1877. 79. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Briggs & Shattuck, Boston. The billing is dated April 4, 1877. The goods (unreadable) were valued at $48.72. The face of the billing shows payment of cash on May 8, 1877. On the reverse, No. 30, Briggs & Shattuck, $48.72, May 3, 1877. 80. Billing to the Town of Marblehead , Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Briggs & Shattuck, Boston. The billing is September 15, 1877. The goods included one dozen brooms valued at $2.50. Cash was received in payment for these items. On the reverse no number of the receipt is recorded. The following does appear. Briggs & Shattuck, $2.50, (October 4, 1877 is crossed out). The receipt is dated November 1, 1877. 81. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Briggs & Shattuck, Boston. The billing is dated August 17, 1877. The goods included one box of pepper valued at $5.00. Briggs & Shattuck received cash payment of $5.00 on September 12, 1877. On the reverse, Briggs & Shattuck, September 6, 1877, $5.00. The receipt does not have a number. 82. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Briggs & Shattuck, Boston. The billing is dated October 27, 1877. The goods included one container of molasses valued at $55.90 and one barrell of sugar at $29.43. The total of the billing is $85.33. and was paid on November 1, 1877. On the reverse, No. 119 (two bills) Briggs & Shattuck, $87.83, November 1, 1877. 83. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Briggs and Shattuck, December 3, 1877. The goods included amounts of tea valued at $13.86. Below this comment is "Cash. $13.86 plus $3.45 - Total $17.31". By this is the signature of Briggs & Shattuck with statement "Pd Briggs & Shattuck" . There is no comment on the back of this billing. 84. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Samuel Very. The service is "for whitewashing Poor house. $5.00." The face of the billing shows Samuel Very received pay. On the reverse, No. 142, Samuel Very, $5.00, December 6, 1877. 85. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for services delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed. Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Dated January 1877. The goods included meal and rye. The total of the billing is $20.80. The billing is marked as payment received by J.V. & J. Hanson on February 7, 1877. On the reverse, No. 208, J.V. & J. Hanson, $20.80, February 1, 1877. 86. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V. & J. Hanson,Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed. Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street. Dated March 1877. The goods delivered included meal and feed. The total of the billing is $9.55. The billing is marked as payment received by J.V. & J. Hanson. On the reverse, No. 4, JV & J Hanson, April 5, 1877, $9.55. 87. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed, Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Salem Mass. Dated June, 1877. The goods were delivered on June1 and June 13. The deliverey included bushels of meal and bushels of feed. The total of the billing is $11.50 and marked as paid August 9, There is no information regarding payment on the reverse of the billing. (This billing was paid with billing #88.) 88. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed, Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Salem Mass. Dated July 1877. The goods were delivered on July 3 and 14. The delivery included pounds of shorts (a mixture of other feeds, primarily for pigs) and bushels of meal. The total of the billing is $6.30 and marked paid August 9, 1877. On the reverse, No. 91, J.V. & J. Hanson, August 2, 1877, 2 bills, $17.80. (This is total of this billing and #87 ($11.50).. 89. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed, Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Salem Mass. No date is listed on the billing. The goods were delivered on August 9 and August 17, 1877. The deliveries included 14 bushels of meal and one bushel of rye. The total of the billing is $10.30 and marked "Rec'd paymt Sept. 19th, 77" The signatuire of J.V. & J. Hanson is written by Chapman. On the reverse, No. 93, JV & J Hanson, Sept. 6, 1877, $10.30. 90. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J. V. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed, Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Salem Mass. The date of the billing is November 1877. The goods were delivered on November 1 (6 bushels of meal - $3.90) and November 16 (6 bushels of meal - $3.90). The total of the billing is $7.80 and is marked as "Settled Dec. 17, 1877 JV & J. Hanson. On the reverse, No. 130, J.V. & J. Hanson, December 6, 1877, $7.80. 91. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J.V.. & J. Hanson, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Flour, Grain, Meal and Feed, Nos. 2 and 4 Front Street, Salem Mass. The date of the billing is December 1877. The goods were delivered on December 5 (8 bushels of meal) and December 18, (6 bushels of meal). The total of the billing is $9.30. The face of the billing states "Settled Jan. 17, 1878, JV & J Hanson. On the reverse, No. 145, J.S. & J. Hanson, January 3, 1878, $9.30. 92. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, Nos. 197 & 199 State Street, Boston Mass. The date of the billing is January 4, 1877. The goods delivered included one container of vinegar valued at $12.31.. The face of the billing notes that the bill was "paid Feb. 5 Winslow & Myrick." On the reverse, No. 209, Winslow & Myrick, $12.31, February 1, 1877. 93. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, Nos. 197 & 199 State Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the billing is January 6, 1877. The goods delivered on an unknown date included one box of tobacco valued at $23.10. The face of the billing shows that the billing was paid on February 19. The reverse of the billing is blank. 94. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, Nos. 197 and 199 State Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the billing is January 25, 1877. The goods delivered included a container of coffee valued at $5.40. The face of the billing shows that the billing was paid on February 19, 1877. The reverse of the billing shows No. 241, Winslow & Myrick, $28.50, February 14, 1877. 95. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, State Street, Boston Mass. The date of the billing is February 17, 1877. The goods delivered included two containers/barrells of sugar valued at $22.86 and $28.20. Also, two boxes of R. & B. soap valued at $12.00. The total of the billing is $63.06. It is marked as "Paid Apr 9/77, Winslow & Myrick." There is no information on the reverse of the billing. 97. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, State Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the billing is March 8, 1877. The goods delivered included a container of tea valued at $18.90. It is marked as "Paid Apr 9/77,Winslow & Myrick." There is no information on the reverse of the billing. 98. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, State Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the billing is March 21, 1877. The goods delivered included a container of coffee valued at $5.40. It is marked as "Paid Apr. 9/77, Winslow & Myrick." There is no information on the reverse of the billing. 99. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, State Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the billing is April 21, 1877. The goods delivered included three boxes of (unreadable) Soap valued at $15.00 and "1 Bu Sugar" valued at $21.23. The total of the billing is $36.23. The face of the billing is marked paid May 8. The reverse of the billing shows No. 29, Winslow & Myrick, $36.23, May 3, 1877. 100. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, State Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the billing is June 6, 1877. The goods delivered included boxes of tea valued at $18.45. The face of the billing shows the total value at $18.45. The face of the billing is marked "Paid July 12, Winslow & Myrick." The reverse of the billing shows #62, Winslow & Myrick, $18.45, July 6, 1877. 101. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from S. B. Symonds, Wholesale Dealer in Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Bean, &c. The date of the billing is August 1, 1877. The goods for four deliveries included four barrels of Belmont Flour ($40.00), 38 pounds of cheese ($4.75), two barrels of City Milled flour (21.00) and an additional 11 barrells of City Milled flour ($115.50). The total of the billing is $181.25. By signature on the face of the billing S. B. Symonds received payment of $181.25. The reverse of the billing shows #89, S. B. Symonds, $181.25, Aug. 2, 1877. 101. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from S. B. Symonds, Wholesale Dealer in Flour, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Bean, &c. The date of the billing is October 24, 1877. The goods for two deliveries included Bees Beans ($23.67) and ten barrels of City Milled flour (80.00) . The total of the billing is $103.67. By signature on the face of the billing, S. B. Symonds received payment of $103.67. The reverse of the billing shows #118, S. B. Symonds, $103.67, Nov. 1, 1877. 102. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J. L Jones and Company. The date of the billing is not shown. The goods delivered on February 23, 1877 included three barrels of flour ($25.00) and on March 8, 1877, five barrels of flour ($41.00). The total of the billing is $66.00. By signature on the face of the billing, J. L. Jones & Co. received payment of $66.00 on April 9, 1877. The reverse of the billing shows No. 17, J. L. Jones & Company received payment of $66.00 on April 5, 1877, 103. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J. L. Jones and Company of Salem. The date of the billing is not shown. The goods delivered during the month of January 1877 on three different dates included (1/4/77) three Bbls of flour ($22.50); (1/23/77) two Bbls of flour ($16.00) and a third delivery of two Bbls of flour ($16.00). The total of the billing is $54.50. By signature on the face of the billing, J. L. Jones received payment of $54.50 on February 7, 1877. The reverse of the billing shows No . 40, John L. Jones & Co., $54.50, Feby 1, 1877. 104. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Rosalvin Jones, Wholesale Dealer in Boston and Western Pork, Lard, Hams, Sausages, Tripe, Smoked Beef, Tongues and Pigs' Feet. (Located at) 458 Western Avenue, Cor. Breed's Square. All Goods delivered free of expense. Cash, payable on demand. The date of the billing is May 14, 1877. The goods included 5 Bbl of Pork ($21.50 each) for a total of $107.50. By signature on the face of the billing, R. Jones received payment on June 11. The reverse of the billing shows No. 55, Rosalvin Jones received payment of $107.50 on June 7, 1877. 105. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Winslow & Myrick, State Street, Boston, Mass. The date of the billing is August 24, 1877. The date of the billing is August 24, 1877. The goods included a delivery of one Bbl of sugar valued at $23.13. By signature on the face of the billing, Winslow & Myrick received payment on September 12, 1877. The reverse of the billing shows No. 98 Winslow & Myrick, Sept. 6, 1877, $23.13. 106. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from M. C. Reynolds and Co., Commission Merchants and Wholesale Dealers in Produce, Hay, Straw, Bark & c.; 20 Front Street, Salem. Terms Cash. The date of the billing is April 13, 1877. The goods delivered on April 12, 1877 included 12 bushels/E. Rose valued at $1.25 each. The total of the billing is $15.00. By signature on the face of the billing, M. C. Reynolds received payment on May 8, 1877. The reverse of the billing shows No. 24, M. C. Reynolds & Co., May 3, 1877, $15.00. 107. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from J. P. Harris & Co., Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Teas, Coffees & Choice Family Groceries, Nos. 4 and 6 St., Peter, 162 Essex, and 104 Bridge Sts. The date of the billing is February 14, 1877, The goods delivered December 15, 1876 and January 23, 1877 were valued at a total of $3.00. By signature, payment was received on February 19,1877. On the reverse, No. 25, J. P. Harris & Co., Febrary 15, 1877, $3.00. 108. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from James Ramsdell, Dealer in Sole and Sole Leather, Pleasant Street, Marblehead, Mass. The date of the billing is February 1, 1877. There are three deliveries of taping leather (October 18, 1877, December 12, 1877 and January 11, 1878). The amounts of taping leather were a total of 13 and 3/4 pounds. The goods were valued at a total of $9.67. On the face of the billing is "Recd Payment, James Ramsdell." On the reverse, No. 200, James Ramsdell, February 1, 1877, $9.67. 109. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from S. Graves, Jr., Dealer in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Furs, Furnishing Goods, 174 Washington Street, Marblehead, Mass. The date of the billing is February 1877. The billing is for one hat purchased on February 12, 1877. The value of the hat is listed as $1.25. Samuel Graves received payment of $1.25. On the reverse, No. 232, Sam Graves Jr., February 15, 1877, $1.25. 110. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from R. H. Bessom Jr. The date of the billing is not shown but would be on or after April 20, 1877. All goods were delivered on April 20, 1877. They included multiple yards of cotton, print material, cambric, flannel, spools, and buttons and four pair of hose. By signature, R. H. Bessom received payment of $5.03 for these goods. At the side of the billing - (For Powers Girl) . On the reverse, No. 44, R. H. Bessom Jr., June 7, 1877, $5.03. 111. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead from Thomas Foss. The date of the billing is January 23, 1877. The goods were delivered between June 9, 1876 and July 22, 1876. The goods which included multiple pairs of shoes and boots for boys ($1.60 per pair), girls ($1.50 per pair), women (3 pair, $2.95), men's hand sewed shoes ($2.25 per pair) and men's brogan shoes ($1.75). The total of the billing is $10.05. By signature on the face of the billing, Thomas Foss received payment. On the reverse, No. 88, Thomas Foss, August 2, 1877, $10.05. 112. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for Service as Keeper to the Alms House from April 1 (1877) to July 1 (1877) for three months service as Keeper to the Alms House. $75.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Franklin Wilkins received payment. On the reverse of the billing, No. 68, Franklin Wilkins, July 6, 1877, $75.00. 113. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alms House of Marblehead on May 25, 1877 by Thomas W. Tucker The goods delivered on May 25, 1877 included multiple lengths of Oil Carpet valued at total of $11.36. By signature on the face of the billing, T. W. Tucker received payment. On the reverse of the billing, No. 74, Tho. W. Tucker, July 6, 1877, $11.36. 114. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service delivered to the Alms House of Marblehead between April 10, 1877 and June 7, 1877 by James Dinsmore. The service include "Notifying Members" for meetings on April 10, May 3, May 8 and June 7. The total value of this service is $2.00. By signature on the face of the billing, James Dinsmore received payment. On the reverse, No. 47, James Dinsmore, $2.00, June 7, 1877 115. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from R. F. Marden for goods delivered to the Alms House of Marblehead between December 15, 1876 and January 12, 1877. The goods included two dozen spools of cotton (72 cents), one dozen overalls ($7.50) and one dozen socks ($4.50) The total of the billing is $12.72. On the face of the billing is "Received Payment, R. F. Marders." On the reverse, #234, R. F. Marden, February 15, 1877, $12.72. 116. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Philip A. Thorner, Dealer in ALL KINDS OF FISH, Cod, Haddock, Halibut, Mackerel, Salmon, Eels, Lobsters, Oysters, Clams.etc. February - 80 Lb. fish - $3.20. On the reverse, #248, Philip Thorner, $3.20, February 15, 1877.. 117. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Franklin Wilkins on January 4, 1877. The billing reflects time served as the Keeper of the Alm House from October 1, 1876 to January 1, 1877. The value of the service is $75.00 On the reverse, No. 179, Franklin Wilkins, January 4, 1877, $75.00. 118. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Nathaniel Doliber dated December 1877. The service provided by Mr. Doliber is stated as "To Dressing 3 hogs at $1.00 (each). The total of the billing is $3.00. The face of the billing shows that Mr. Doliber received pay. On the reverse, No. 164, Nathan (Dolaber) $3.00, January 3,1878. 119. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from D. Richards & Son dated 1876. The service provided by D. Richards & Son equaled $26.00. The dates noting the three goods and/or services provided include April 21, 1876, June 3, 1876 and Novermber 6, 1876.. The face of the billing states "Settled, D. Richards & Son. A note below states "Excuse Error. You can send check by mail - Payable our order , D.R.& Son." On the reverse, #213, D. Richards & Son, February 15, 1877, $26.00. 120. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from W. C. Woodfin, "Bought of W. C. Woodfin." The date is listed as June 11, 1877. The items provided to the Alm House include 37 pounds of beef (8 cents per pound) and 5 pounds of lamb (16 cents per pound). The two items are valued $2.96 for thebeef and 80 cents for the lamb. The total of the billing is $3.76. By signature, W. C. Woodfin received payment. On the reverse No. 90, W. C. Woodfin, $3.76, August 2, 1877. 121. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from John Hammond for delivery of three hogs valued at $1.25 each. The hogs were delivered (1) on November 25, 1876, (1) December 23, 1876 and (1) January 24, 1877, The total of the billing is $3.75. On the reverse, by signature, John Hammond received payment of $3.75 on February 1, 1877. 122. Record of payment from the Town of Marblehead to Franklin Wilkins on October 4, 1877. The payment is for three months of service as Keeper to the Alm House from July 1, 1877 to October 1, 1877 valued at $75. The receipt is No. 143, Franklin Wilkins, $75.00, October 4, 1877. 123. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Abigail Sullivan for services to the Alm House between April 1, 1877 and June 1, 1877. The value of her service is $26.00 for two months of labour at the Alms House. By signature she has received payment. On the reverse, No. 56, Abigail Sullivan, $26.00, June 7, 1877. 124. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from George H. Martin for services to the Alm House between December 4, 1876 to January 1, 1877. Groceries valued at $3.00 were delivered during that time. By signature on the face of the billing, George H. Martin received payment. On the reverse, No. 178, George H. Martin, January 4, 1877, $3.00 125. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Emma J. Warren for six and a half hours of labor to the Alms House between January 1. 1877 and February 15, 1877. The value of the labor is listed at $19.50. By signature Emma J. Warren received payment. On the reverse, No. 253, Emma J. warren, $19.50, February 15, 1877. 126. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Thomas Gilbert for goods and services delivered to the Alm House between May 3, 1875 and November 27, 1875. The value of the items and services is listed at $10.15. Thomas Gilbert was a tailor and the goods listed are a part of his inventory and service. Among services listed, Mr. Gilbert cut and made a jacket and pants for $4.75. Other items are listed but are unreadable. On the reverse, No. 198, Thomas Gilbert, February 1, 1877, $10.15. 127. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Abigail Sullivan for service to the Alm House between July 1, 1877 and October 1, 1877. The value of the three months of labor is $39.00. By signature on the face of the billing, Abigail Sullivan received payment. On the reverse, No. 115, Abigail Sullivan, $39.00, October 4, 1877. 128. Billing dated November 7, 1877 to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Thomas Foss for service and goods to the Alm House. The goods include shoes for Mary Powers ($1.50), men's boots for W. Wilkins ($4.50). One other item is listed showing December 6, two pair of mens boots ($3.25 each/$6.50). The total of the billing is $12.50. By signature, Thomas Foss received payment. On the reverse, No. 149, Thomas Foss, January 3, 1878, $12.50. 130. Billing dated February 15, 1877 to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from Franklin Wilkins for services to the Alm House as Keeper of the Alm House. The time period is January 1, 1877 to February 15, 1877 (1 and1/2 months) . The value of the service is $37.50. On the reverse, No 247, Frank Wilkins, $37.50, February 15, 1877. 131. Billing dated January 4, 1877 to the Town of Marblehead from Emma J. Warren for service to the Alm House as Keeper of the Alm House. The time period is October 1, 1876 to January 1, 1877 for three months of labour to the Alm House valued at $37.00. By signature, Emma J. Warrien received payment. On the reverse, No. 180, Emma J. Warren, January 4, 1877, $39.00. 132. Billing (unknown date) to the Town of Marblehead from "J. Canniffe for labor" valued at $3.00. The face of the billing shows "Rec'd $3.00 Payment, J. Canniffe." On the reverse, N 116, J. Canniffe, $3.00, Oct. 4, 1877. 133. Billing dated August 23, 1877 to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, from Thomas Gilbert for rope (42 cents). Also wharfage on 33 cords E. Wood at 15 cents/cord - $4.95. The total of the billing is $5.37. By signature Thos. Gilbert received payment.. On the reverse, No. 150, Thomas Gilbert, January 3, 1878, $5.37. 134. Five billings held together with a common pin to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor. The billings are from Dr. M. V. B. Morse for services to patients in January 1877. The patients includes E. A. Stone ($3), Warren Gill ($7.75), Michael Walsh ($13), Hannah Cloutman ($2), and The Estate of Wm. D. Cloutman ($15). On the reverse of the Cloutman billing is listed No. 211, M. V. B. Morse, 5 bills, $40.75, February 1, 1877. 135. Billing dated March 28, 1877 to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor. The billing is from William F. Cloon. The purchase is dated March 28, 1877, a blank book valued at $2.40. By signature William F. Cloon received payment. On the reverse, No 9, William F. Cloon, $2.40, April 5, 1877. 136. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, from John C. Hamson. The billing is for goods delivered to the Alm House on February 21, 1877. Nine quarts of pollock ($27.00), two quarts of cod fish ($12.00). The total of the billing is $39.00. 137. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for five days (April 9th to the 14th, of Labour on the Farm (the Alm House) valued at $7.50. ($1.50 X 5 days = $7.50) . The billing notes James Mahoney received payment. On the reverse, No. 38, James Mahoney, $7.50, May 3, 1877. 138. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, for three weeks of labour to the Alms House (February 15, 1877 to March 9, 1877) $9.00. By signature, Emma J. Warrin received payment. On the reverse, No. 12, Emma J. Warrin, $9.00, April 5, 1877. 139. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, dated May 2, 1877 for the Dressing of one hog. $1.25. On the face of the billing John Hammond received payment. On the reverse, No. 40, John Hammond, June 7, 1877, $1.25. 140. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, dated January 1, 1877 "for dressing." $7.00. Rec'd Payment, Anna J. Smith. On the reverse, No. 181, Anna J. Smith, January 4, 1877, $7.00. 141. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, dated November 1, 1877 for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead. "For 4 Pigs" - $29.50. Rec. Pay, Patrick Moore. On the reverse, No. 123, Patrick Moore, $29.50, November 1, 1877. 142. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, dated October 7, 1876. The service is provided by H. Ware, The service to the Alm House included delivery of ice from June 1st, 1876 to October 1st, 1876. The ice amount is 6700 lbs of ice, billed at 20 cents per 100 pounds. The billing total on this form is $20.00. On the reverse, No. 188, H. Ware, February 1, 1877, $20.00 143. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor, (not dated) for service provided by P. B. Tucker (no date) . For stock and for labor, three lamps at the Poor House. The value of the service is $3.00. On the reverse, No. 189, P. B. Tucker, February 1, 1877, $3.00. 144. Document dated September 1, 1877, "received of John Pitman, Ex., one thousand and three and no/100 Dollars on a'c Board of Overseers. (signed) W. B. Brown, Treas." There is no information on the reverse of the document. 145. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor from William F. Cloon for goods delivered to the Alm House. The goods included two axe handles valued at 40 cents (delivered January 2, 1877). On the reverse, No. 229, Wm F. Cloon, February 15, 1877, 40 cts. 146. Receipt of payment to R. F. Dearborn, M.D., Dr., dated May 19, 1877. The Town of Marblehead (Overseers of the Poor) made payment to Dr. R. F. Dearborn (403 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass.) on behalf of Alm House residents. The receipt is for $103.00 For Professional Services from April 8th, 1877 to May 19, 1877. It includes "Medicines - $14.00, Pd. Dr. Ahearn - $3.00, and Treatments, $86.00." The receipt is signed by R. F. Dearborn, M.D. 148. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service by Stephen C. Hamson to the Alm House dated May 1, 1876. The goods included one pear tree ($1.00) and five apple trees ($2.50). The total of the billing is $3.50. By signature on the face of the billing, Stephen C. Hamson received payment. On the reverse, No. 214, S. C. Hamson, Feb. 15, 1877, $3.50. 149. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered by T. T. Paine to the Alm House. The face of the billing dated November 17, 1876 shows delivery of varying amounts of sugar, tea, and vinegar. The total of the billing is $2.13. The billing is marked as paid on February 15, 1877. On the reverse, No. 239, T. T. Paine, February 15, 1877, $2.13. 150. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House by Lynn Ice Company. The goods delivered between April 14, 1877 and May 24, 1877 included 12 pounds of ice valued at $2.25. On the reverse of the billing "Delivered to Mr. Littleton per order of Town of Marblehead." 151. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by T. T. Paine. The date on the billing is December 4, 1877. The dates showing delivery are January 2, 1878 and January 21, 1878. The goods included "Tea from Boston (16 cents), box of sugar (15 cents), a barrell of sugar (40 cents), one Bbl. of vinegar (60 cents) and one bundle ? (15 cents). The total of the billing is $1.46 and is marked "paid" on the face of the billing. On the reverse, #233, T. T. Paine, $1.46, Feb'y 25, 1878. 152. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for goods delivered to the Alm House of Marblehead by Joseph E. Hiller on February 28, 1876. The goods included two pair of shoes valued at $2.10. By signature, Mr. Hiller received payment. On the reverse, No. 190, Joseph E. Hiller, February 1, 1877, $2.10. 153. Billing to the Town of Marblehead, Overseers of the Poor for service to the Alm House as Keeper of the Alms House from February 15, 1877 to April 1, 1877 (6 and one-half weeks) . The total of the billing is $37.50. The face of the billing shows Raymond Fraanklin Wilkins received payment. On the reverse, No. 16, Franklin Wilkins, $37.50, April 5, 1877. |
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1877 |
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2010-05-14 |
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Arrington , W. R. Atkins, Mrs. William Bessom Jr, Robert H. Briggs & Shattuck Brown, Benjamin F. Brown,P. Burridge, Mrs. Canniffe, J. Cloon. William F. Cloutman, Hannah Cole, Benjamin Connor, Mrs. James Cortee, Peter Dailey, Daniel Darling, Charles K. Dearborn, R. F. M.D. Dinsmore, James Dixie, B. D. Doliber, Nathaniel Doliber, Thomas H. Evans. Daniel Foss, Thomas Frost,W. W. Gale, Samuel Gilbert, Thomas Gill, Warren Goodwin , William Graves, Elizabeth Graves, Jr., John B. Graves, Mrs. John Green , Joseph G. Greene, J. G. Hammond, John Hamson, J. C. Hamson, Stephen C. Hanson, J.V. & J. Hiller, Joseph E. Humphreys & Twisden J. L Jones and Company J. P. Harris & Co. Jones, Rosalvin Joseph E. Hiller Lefavour. R. H. Lindsey, N. B. M. C. Reynolds and Co., Mahoney, James Marden, Richard F. Martin, George H. Morse, Dr. M. V. B. Paine, T. T. Peach,Rebecca Penders, John Pitman, John Ramsdell, James Richards & Son, D. Roads, Mrs. Simon S. B. Symonds Scott, Mary A. Shepard. William H. Silver, Harris Smethurst, Elias Smith, .Anna J. Stone, E. A. Symonds, Rebecca Thayer, S. R. Thorner, Philip A. Tucker, P. B. Tucker, Thomas W. Very, Samuel Walsh, Michael Ware, H. Warren, Emma J. Warrin, Emma J. Watts, Mrs. Joseph Wilkins, Franklin Winslow & Myrick Woodfin. W. C. |
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Old Town records |
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10: Unclassifiable Artifacts |
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Need to Classify |
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Gosling Collection |
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Not Rated |