Hanover Cemetery Documents

VERSO: Jan. 26. The Directors met according to adjournments.

In the matter of Dr. E. W. Smiths ^a/_c it was reported that the ^a/_c was correct + should be paid. Approved.

In the matter of taxes it was reported that the Articles of the Association fix the limit of taxation for any one year, + that for the collection of taxes no other means exist than are supplied by the general laws of the state.

In regard to price of lots it was recommended that the price be raised to ^$10 - & that if not expedient if possible to make any discrimination at present.

Report accepted, & in accordance with its recommendation the price of lots was raised to $10_

The Committee on Fences was instructed to see Mr. Kibling in regard to the excessive charges on his bill, & to see owners of adjoining property in regard to a decision of the expense of the new fence.

An assessment of ^$1.00 per share was voted for 1865-6.

CW. A. Aiken Secy.

RECTO: At a meeting of the Directors at Prof. Brown's study on the 4th day of June voted that Major Tenney Dr Smith and Mr. Cobb be a committee to negotiate with Prof. Fairbanks respecting the sale of a portion of the cemetery grounds, and report at a future meeting.

Voted that Prof. Fairbanks and Quimby rearrage the unoccupied lots and define the paths so that the lots may be available for occupation when needed.

Voted that Prof. Brown be requested to deliver an address before the citizens of the village on the importance of the cemetery and the necessity of improving its grounds.

Endowment April 1911.

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