Town of Otsego Accounts

Town of Otsego
Accounts Audited
1865-1884/1885
Compiled from Otsego Town Records
by Marion H. Brophy
Otsego Town Historian

This is the second “spin - off” from my transcription of the Otsego Town
Records, 1825 - 1870.; the first was The Town of Otsego: Home Front, 1861 - 1865.

The 1865 annual report was the first one to include a record of money
spent. The first two years, 1865 and 1866, did not include the amount claimed by
those who had received payment from the town. In the reports from 1867 through 1884
both amounts were given - the amount claimed and the amount allowed in the audit.
1884 was the last year included in this transcription; beginning in 1885 audits
were published in the local newspapers.

In most cases the amount claimed was the same as that allowed. There were a
few occasions where the amount was cut, usually by a small amount. However, there
was at least one occasion - in 1878 - where the total claim was disallowed. The
claims made by attorneys were remarkable, ranging from $5.00 to $55.00 annually. In
1880 an attorney’s claim for $10.00 was reduced to $7.50.

The audits were done in November for the expenses up to that time. The
annual town meetings were held the second Tuesday in February; many years have
records of a meeting early in February to settle the accounts from November to
February.

I am not attempting to analyze these accounts. I am interested in making
the record of how tax money was spent in the town of Otsego in the mid-19th century
available to researchers in the 21st century.

At a meeting of the board of Auditors of town accounts held in said Town on
the 8th day of May 1865. Present
George W. Ernst Supervisor
H. L. Hinman Town Clerk
Hiram Kinne )
Philip Roof ) Justices

Consent is hereby given by said Board that the Commissioners of Highways
immediately repair the Bridge near Hope Factory the Iron Bridge across the
Susquehanna River called Russells bridge and the bridge at the Fork Factory in said
town pursuant to An Act to provide for the speedy construction and repair of roads
and bridges when the same shall have been damaged or destroyed passed by the
Legislature of the State of New York Apl 6, 1858.

H. L. Hinman T. Clk

At a meeting of the Town board of town Auditors held at the Inn of W. C.
Keyes, Nov.9, 1865, Present
G. W. Ernst Supr.
H. L. Hinman T. Clk
H. Kinne )
P. Roof )
L. Hinds ) Justices
E. W. Badger )

The following accounts were audited and allowed

1 Cornelius Van Horn Clerk of Election 3.
2 Fay E. Taylor Assessor 30.
3 John L. Mc Namee “ 47.
4 Elijah Marcellus Constable 4.35
5 George Jarvis Inspector. of Election 12.
6 Fayett Hinds “ “ 10.50
7 Peter Becker “ “ 1.50
8 Washington Wilson Clerk of Election 3.
9 O. Walradt Constable 10.50
10 Norman L. Hyde “ 31.75
11 Leander Welden [blank] 5.60
12 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 3.
13 Orsemus Reynolds Overseer Poor 59.75
14 Samuel M. Shaw Clerk of Election 51.58
15 Thomas Higby “ “ 8.25
16 S. Wilson Cheney “ “ 4.25
1865 Accounts audited and allowed, continued

17 Stephen L. Williams Constable 1.85
18 Dwight F. Denio Inspector of Election 10.50
19 G. Garlick Clerk of Election 6.
20 Samuel W. Bingham Inspector of Election 10.50
21 R. Quaif “ 9.
22 Thomas Bourne Deputy Sheriff 4.62
23 Henry Bliss Inspector of Election 12.
24 W. H. Ruggles Merchant .62
25 L. Edwards Cabinet Maker 16.
26 E. A. Olendorf Inn Keeper 16.
27 Henry L. Hinman Merchant 6.65
28 Orvill Plumb Assessor 31.50
29. E. D. Preston Highway Commissioner 12.
30 E. M. Harris Lawyer 33.
31 C. F. Hendrys Clerk of Election 1.50
32 H. M. Hooker Gate Supervisor 7.50
33 James J. Hendrys Printer 43.50
34 John W. Augur Highway Commissioner 45.50
35 A. A. Bingham Clerk of Election 9.00
36 E. M. Card War Com 89.91
37 B. F. Kiip “ “ 82.98
38 E. W. Badger Justice 54.50
39 Lewis Hinds “ 15.
40 Philip Roof “ 79.60
41 George W. Ernst “ 130.21
42 Sturgess & Countryman Lawyer 30.
43 Hiram Kinne Justice 76.20
44 Walter Van Horne Highway Commissioner 51.50
45 John Marsh Lawyer 5.
46 S. M. Ballard Inn Keeper 15.
47 Henry S. Hinman Town Clerk 35.
48 W. C. Keyes Inn Keeper 25.
49 Hugh M. Seaton “ “ 10.
50. Rufus Preston Highway Commissioner 22.50
1285.57

H. S. Hinman, Town Clerk

At a meeting of the board of auditors of town accounts of the town of Otsego
held at Cooperstown in said town on the Second day of June 1866
Present Benjamin F. Murdock Town Clerk
Philip Roof )
Hiram Kinne ) Justices

Resolved that the amount of the Bond to be made and executed by the
Supervisor of the town of Otsego in pursuance of an act of the Legislature of the
State of N.Y., passed April 11, 1866 be and the Sum is hereby fixed at Two Thousand
Dollars.
Benjamin F. Murdock Town Clerk
Philip Roof )
Hiram Kinne ) Justices

At a meeting of the town Board of town Auditors of the town of Otsego held
at the Inn of W. C. Keyes,
Present J. K. Leaning Supervisor
B. F. Murdock Town Clerk
Hiram Kinne )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
John W Young)

The following accounts were audited & allowed

1 Norman S. Hyde Constable 4.64
2 John Mc Namee Assessor 55.50
3 Z. G. Garlic Justice 3.00
4 Fay E. Taylor Inspector 7.50
5 Fay E. Taylor Assessor 30.00
6 Thomas Higby Overseer 25.75
7 Samuel A. Bowen Inspector Election 7.50
8 Samuel Binsham “ “ 7.50
9 Dorr Kinney “ “ 10.50
10 Henry L. Hinman Clerk of Election 3.00
11 Elijah Marcellus Constable 16.50
12 Charles Childs Assessor 35.25
13 George Jarvis Inspector of Election 7.50
14 Walter C. Van Horn Highway Commissioner 24.00
15 Samuel M. Shaw Printer 8.75
16 Thomas Bourne Deputy Sheriff 6.37
17 Rufus Preston Highway Commissioner 15.00
18 E. D. Preston Clerk Election 3.00
19 George H. Marvin Inspector of Election 7.50
20 Orsemus Reynolds Overseer 114.50
1866 Accounts audited and allowed, continued

21 Lynes & Bowen Attorneys 39.72
22 John W. Augur Highway Commissioner 31.50
23 B. F. Murdock & Bro Stationary & Postage 4.14
24 Benjamin F. Murdock Town Clerk 35.00
25 O. J. Walradt Constable 9.50
26 J. R. Leaning Clerk of Registry 4.50
27 Lewis Hinds Justice 7.50
28 E. W. Badger “ 10.00
29 W. H. Ruggles Stationery 3.25
30 J. R. Leaning Supervisor 66.50
31 Hugh M. Seaton Inn Keeper 25.00
32 Philip Roof Justice 14.35
33 Hiram Kinney “ 53.00
34 S. M. Ballard Inn Keeper 20.00
35 W. S. Nelson Clerk of Election 7.50
36 W. C. Keyes Inn Keeper 25.00

Resolved that the Supervisor be instructed to raise and pay the Sum of Two
hundred and Sixty five dollars being the Sum apportioned to the Town of Otsego for
aid in Erecting a Hall of Military Records at Albany.
B. F. Murdock, Town Clerk
Ezra W. Badger )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
H. Kinne )

Resolved that the Supervisor be instructed to raise and pay the Sum
necessary to Liquidate the Balance of the bonds now outstanding against the Town for
War purposed.
B. F. Murdock Clerk
Ezra w. Badger )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
H. Kinne )

Resolved that the supervisor be & is hereby authorized to appropriate any
surplus moneys not otherwise appropriated which may be in his hands to the Discharge
of any outstanding indebtedness of the Commissioners of Highways & the Overseer of
the Poor. Taking Vouchers therefor which shall be audited the same as other money authorized to be paid out by him.
Feb.5, 1867 Ezra W. Badger)
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
H. Kinne )

B. F. Murdock Town Clerk

At a Meeting of the town Board of town Auditors of the town of Otsego held
at the office of Hiram Kinne, [1867]
Present J. K. Leaning Supervisor
C. R. Burch Town Clerk
Hiram Kinne )
Lewis Hinds )
Ezra Badger ) Justices
John W. Young )
The following accounts were allowed & audited

Title of Office or
No Name Nature of Claim or Service Claimed Allowed

1 Fenimore Whipple Inspector of Election 12.00 12.00
2 George G. Lindsley " “ 12.00 12.00
3 Z.ebulon G. Garlick Clerk of Election 3.00 3.00
4 Charles R. Burch Town Clerk 41.75 41.75
5 E. D. Preston Clerk of Election 7.50 7.50
6 Charles Hinds Assessor 30.65 30.65
7 Stephen H. Moore Constable 5.35 5.35
8 Fay E. Taylor Inspector of Election 12.00 12.00
9 Elijah Marcellus Constable 5.00 1.65
10 E. A. Olendorf Town House 25.00 25.00
11 Benjamin Murdock Town Clerk 5.00 5.00
12 Thomas Higby Poor Master 25.00 25.00
13 Wash. Wilson Clerk of Election, &c 15.00 15.00
14 Samuel A. Bowen Inspector of Election 15.00 15.00
15 Samuel M. Shaw Publishing, &c. 12.95 12.95
16 John L. Mc Namee Assessor 54.00 54.00
17 Charles Childs “ 36.50 34.50
18 Rufus Preston Highway Commissioner 33.00 33.00
19 Samuel Bingham Inspector of Election 18.00 18.00
20 Orsemus Reynolds Overseer of Poor 96.50 96.50
21 Norman L. Hyde Constable 4.40 4.40
22 Walter Van Horne Highway Commissioner 30.00 30.00
23 George Jarvis Inspector of Election 15.00 15.00
24 W. C. Keyes Town House 21.00 18.00
25 John W. Augur Highway Commissioner 57.00 57.00
26 Mrs. A. Carr Town House 30.00 30.00
622.60 614.25
1867 Accounts claimed and allowed, continued

27 E. W. Badger Justice 9.00 9.00
28 John K. Leaning Supervisor 83.50 83.50

Name Claimed Allowed

29 Lewis Hinds Justice 10.80 10.80
30 J. C. Sill R. R. Commissioner 61.00 61.00
31 J. C. Hendryx Publisher 19.20 19.20
32 Orvill Vibbard Poor Chg. 50.00 25.00
33 John W. Young Justice 26.32 26.32
34 Hiram Kinne “ 52.25 52.25
35 D. C. Badger Clerk of Election 3.00 3.00
36 W. H. Ruggles Bookseller 2.90 2.90
37 Thomas Bourn Deputy Sheriff 6.75 6.75
38 Philip Roof Justice 3.15 3.15
39 German Snyder Constable 8.00 8.00

Totals not entered in 1867, at a later date the amounts 958.47and 925.12
were added...

Cooperstown, Nov.4th, 1868

The Board of Town Auditors of the town of Otsego met at the Hotel of Daniel
Peck, being the place where the last town meeting was held.
Present S. S. Edick Supervisor
Chas. R. Burch Town Clerk
Wash Wilson )
H. Kinne ) Justices

On motion of Washington Wilson, the Board adjourned to the office of S. S.
Edick & proceeded to business.
Resolved
That there be the sum of One thousand dollars raised for use of the
Overseer of the Poor.
Resolved
That there be the sum of Two thousand six hundred and seventy
dollars & eighteen cents ($2670.18 ) raised to pay unpaid Bounty bonds of the town
of Otsego due February 1, 1869
Resolved
That there be the sum of Fifteen hundred dollars and the interest
thereon to pay the Highway Commissioners Note - given to the 2d National Bank for
building the new bridge at Cooperstown, be raised and the Note paid..

The following accounts were allowed and audited

Title of Office or Amount Amount
No Name Nature of Claim or Service Claimed Allowed

1 Elias Stillman Inspector of Election 12.00 12.00
2 George Brook Register of Election 3.00 3.00
3 Henry L. Hinman Clerk of Election 3.00 3.00
4 Stephen G. Browning Register & Inspector 12.00 12.00
5 Washington Wilson Clerk of Register & Election 12.00 12.00
6 John W. Young Justice of Peace 15.40 15.40
7 Stephen H. Moore Constable 9.90 9.90
8 John Hinds Inspector of Election 3.00 3.00
9 John Mc Namee Services for Supervisor 1 50 1.50
10 Harris and Edick Assess Damages 5.18 5.18
11 John W. Augur Highway Commissioner 34.50 34.50
12 Lynes and Brown Attorneys 50.00 50.00
13 Daniel Peck Town House 50.00 50.00
14 Frederick Roberts Inspector of Election 7.50 7.50
15 Leonard Baldwin “ “ 9.00 9.00
16 Orsemus Reynolds Poor Master 103.75 103.75
17 J. Snyder Constable 8.00 8.00

Name Claimed Allowed

18 F. E. Taylor Inspector of Election 7.50 7.50
19 Thomas Higby Poor Master 30.75 30.75
20 John J. Crafts Assessor 34.50 34.50
21 Charles Hinds “ 38.10 38.10
22 Charles Childs Assessor 55.50 55.50
23 Horace E. Ingalls Inspector of Election 7.50 7.50
24 Rufus Preston Highway Commissioner 31.50 31.50
25 Hugh Seaton Town House 20.00 20.00
26 Thomas Bourne Deputy Sheriff 2.75 2.75
27 Charles R. Burch Town Clerk 50.00 50.00
28 Zebulon Garlick Clerk of Election 3.00 3.00
29 Samuel S. Edick Supervisor 53.50 53.50
30 Lewis Hinds Justice 9.00 9.00
31 Walter Van Horne Highway Commissioner 40.50 40.50
32 Washington Wilson Justice 38.20 38.20
33 Hiram Kinne “ 52.50 52.50
34 Washington Wilson “ 8.00 8.00
35 George Jarvis Inspector of Election 9.00 9.00
36 Samuel M. Shaw Printing 5.50 5.50
37 J. Hendryx “ 7.00 7.00
844.53 844.53
38 Oliver J. Walradt Constable 11.20 11.20

On Motion, Meeting Adjourned
Chas. R. Burch, Town Clerk

At a Meeting of the Town Board held at the office of H. Kinne -

The Overseers of the Poor accts. were Examined & Settled with

Supervisors accounts were Examined and Settled

The following faculties were issued on the settlement of Supervisors account

No 39 To S. S. Edick Supervisor 136.66
40 “ :” “ 61.32

On Motion Meeting adjourned to meet on Thursday, February 4, 1869 to
Examine & Settle Highway Commissioners accounts.
Charles R. Burch, Town Clerk

[No record of this meeting.]

Cooperstown, November 4th, 1869

The Board of Town Auditors of the town of Otsego met at the Hotel of Danl
Peck, being the place where the last town meeting was held.
Present
S. Wilson Cheney Supervisor
Henry W. Cory Town Clerk
Wash. Wilson )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
S. Irwin Haynes )
E. W. Badger )

On motion of E. W. Badger, it was resolved that there be the sum of one
thousand dollars raised for use of the Overseer of the Poor.

On motion of Wash Wilson it was resolved that twelve hundred dollars be
raised to pay notes at the Bank, made by the Commissioner of Highways.

The following accounts were audited and allowed

Title of Office of Nature Amount Amount
Name of Claim or Service Claimed Allowed

1 Beecher Higby Inspr. of Election 7.50 7.50
2. F. C. Taylor Inspr. of Election 7.50 7.50
3 Thomas T. Higby Overseer of Poor 37.25 37.25
4 Leander Weldon Constable 3.00 3.00
5 Geo. Brooks Lawyer 11.00 11.00
6 Oliver Walradt Constable 9.75 9.75
7 Chas. Hinds Assessor 33.60 33.60
8 Geo. Brooks Clerk of Election 4.50 4.50
9 S. Irwin Haynes Clerk of Election 4.50 4.50
10 Orsemus Reynolds Overseer of Poor 107.75 107.75
11 Wash. Wilson Justice 65.70 65.70
12 F. C. Whipple Inspr. of Election 9.00 9.00
13 S. Wilson Cheney Clerk of Election 4.50 4.50
305.55

1869 Accounts claimed and allowed, continued

14 R. Waterman Inspector of Election 9.00 9.00
15 G. A. Temple Clerk of Election 13.50 9.00
16 Lancelot Taylor Clerk of Election 3.00 3.00

Name Claim Allowed
17 Geo. Jarvis & Co. Making Ballot Boxes 6.00 6.00
18 Hiram Kinne Justice 33.60 33.60
19 Thomas Bourne Dep. Sheriff 2.50 2.50
20 Wm. H. Ruggles Stationary &c. 5.69 5.69
21 Lancelot Taylor Comm. of Highways 37.50 37.50
22 Rufus Preston Comm. of Highways 30.00 30.00
23 E. W. Badger Justice 15.00 15.00
24 J. W. Augur Comm. of Highways 9.00 9.00
25 J. P. Roberts Assessor 29.70 29.70
26 Frederick Roberts Clerk of Election 7.50 7.50
27 Peck & Co. Town House 50.00 50.00
28 Henry W. Cory Town Clerk 50.00 50.00
29 D. P. Van Court Town House 20.00 20.00
30 S. Wilson Cheney Copying Assessor Book 10.00 10.00
31 J. J. Crafts Assessor 39.00 39.00
32 S. H. Moore Constable 63.25 63.25
33 Lewis Hinds Justice 11.35 11.35
34 S. Irwin Haynes Justice 3.00 3.00
35 S. Wilson Cheney Supervisor 85.50 85.50
36 Walter Van Horn Comm. of Highways 37.50 37.50
37 L. P. Seaton Clerk of Election & Registry 15.00 15.00
887.64
38 Seth J. Temple Insp. of Election 9.50 9.50

Cooperstown, November 10, 1870

The Board of Town Auditors of the Town of Otsego met at the hotel of Danl.
Peck, it being the place where the last Meeting was held.
Present Saml. S. Edick, Supr.
Henry W. Cory, Town Clerk
Wash. Wilson )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
S. I. Haynes )

On motion of Saml. S. Edick, Wash. Wilson, Esq. was made Chairman of the
Board.
Mr. Edick moved that the board adjourn to his office - Carried.

On the motion of Saml. S. Edick it was resolved that there be raised the sum
of $2300.00 for the use of the Commissioners of Highways, and $500.00 for the use
of the Overseers of the Poor - Carried

The Board adjourned until the following day.

Nov. 11th, The Board adjourned until the following day

The following accounts were audited & allowed

Title of Office or Nature Amount Amount
Name .of Claim or Service Claimed Allowed

1 J. P. Sill For Money Paid 36.30 36.30
2 H. W. Cory C. of Election & Copy A. Book 18.00 18.00
3 George Van Horn Serv. & Copying Papers 10.00 10.00
4 O. Reynolds Overseer of Poor 108.35 108.35
5 S. H. Moore Constable 51.10 51.10
6 C. Van Horn Printing Pierstown R. Case 29.00 29.00
7 J. Garret & Co, Rep. Town Seal 1.50 1.50
8 C. R. Burch Insp. of Election 8.00 8.00
8 F. C. Whipple “ “ “ 8.00 8.00
10 S. M. Shaw Printing 11.50 11.50
11 Rufus Preston Overseer of Highways 46,00 46.00
12 W. C. Keyes “ “ “ 32.00 32.00
13 T. T. Higby Overseer of Poor 41.50 41.50
14 Thos. Taylor Insp. of Election 4.00 4.00
15 Henry Bliss Insp. “ 4.00 4.00

Name Claim Allowed

16 D. D. Kinney Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
17 J. P. Roberts Assessor 38.00 38.00
18 F. E. Taylor Insp. of Election 8.00 8.00
19 L. P. Seaton Insp. of Election 8.00 8.00
20 Lancelot Taylor Overseer of Highways 60.00 60.00
21 H. J. Potts Town House 30.00 30.00
22 J. J. Crafts Assessor 52.00 52.00
23 S. W. Cheney Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
24 C. N. Cheney “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
25 W. W. Brainard Constable 10.80 10.80
26 S. W. Cheney Supervisor 10.00 10.00
27 I. E. Sylvester Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
28 D. Peck Town House 60.00 45.00
29 R. Quaif Insp.. of Election 8.00 8.00
30 W. H. Russell “ “ “ 2.00 2.00
31 J. I. Hendryx Printing 10.80 10.80
32 Card & Brooks Lawyers 10.00 10.00
33 Henry W. Cory “ 6.00 6.00
34 Chas. Childs Rail R. Com’r 20.00 20.00
35 Weed Parsons & Co. Eng. & Printing Bonds 100.00 100.00
36 D. Wedderspoon Assessor 48.00 48.00
37 Marcus Fields Account 5.25 5.25
38 Henry W Cory Copying Ass. Book for Supr 10.00 10.00
39 Saml S. Edick Supervisor 254.89 254.89
40 Lewis Hinds Justice 8.00 8.00
41 Wash. Wilson “ 72.65 72.65
42 S. I. Haynes “ 41.15 41.15
43 Henry W. Cory Town Clerk 50.00 50.00
$1348.79 $1333.79 .

Feby 7th 1871. At a meeting of the Auditing Board of the Town held at the office
of Saml. Edick as per adjournment from Peck’s Hotel the following resolution was
unanimously passed.

Resolved - That hereafter no doctors bills be Audited unless previously accepted &
allowed by one of the Overseers of the Poor of the town.

On Motion meeting adjourned until Thursday the 9th inst. -
Henry W. Cory
Town clerk

At a regular Meeting of the Town Board held at the Town House [1871]
Fay Hinds, Supervisor Wash. Wilson, S. I. Haynes. Lewis Hinds, J. K.
Leaning, J.P.s present

Meeting called to order by chairman

On Motion of S. I. Haynes, the bill of V. P. Cooper be allowed $3.00 his
bill for horse hire for Constable services be allowed. Motion Carried

The following accounts against the Town of Otsego were audited and allowed
at the following amounts
Amount Amount
No Claimed Allowed

1 Wm. H. Ruggles Stationary 10.40 10.40
2 S. W. Cheney Copying 10.00 10.00
3 Theodore Doubleday Inspr. Election 4.00 4.00
4 S. W. Cheney Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
5 G. Keese, S. Temple & P. Becker License Comm. 45.00 45.00
6 Fay E. Taylor Insp. of Election Boxes 9.00 9.00
7 Orsemus Reynolds Overseer of Poor 94.02 94.02
8 A. Wood Special Commissioner 12.00 12.00
9 G. S. Graham Special Commissioner 13.50 12.00
10 V. P. Cooper Constable 10.75 10.75
11 Card & Brooks Attorneys 18.00 18.00
12 Geo. Brooks Inspr. Election 6.00 6.00
13 David Fisk Special Commissioner 12 00 12.00
14 J. I. Hendryx Printing 7.50 7.50
15 Henry W. Cory Insp. Election & Atty 9.00 9.00
16 I. E. Sylvester Insp. Election 6.00 6.00
17 Joel M. Denton Insp. Election 4.00 4.00
18 G. W. Willard Clerk Election 6.00 6.00
19 Dorr D. Kinney Insp. Election 4.00 4.00
20 Chas. R. Burch “ “ 6.00 6.00
21 G. W. Ernst, Peter Becker & G. Brook Excise Comm 45.00 45.00
22 S. H. Moore Constable 54.70 54.70
$390.87 $389.37
1871 Accounts claimed and allowed continued

23 John Lewis Attorney 5.00 5.00
24 Saml. Van Dusen Special Constable 3.00 3.00
25 Thos. Higby Poor Master 32.00 32.00
26 E. H. Olendorf Town House 25.00 25.00

No Claimed Allowed

27 Nelson Harvey Constable 2.75 2.75
28 Danl. Peck Town House 55.00 50.00
29 J. P. Roberts Assessor 32.00 32.00
30 Saml. S. Edick Attorney 10.00 10.00
31 F. Roberts Copying Assessors Book 10.00 10.00
32 Jas. I. Hendryx Printing 6.00 6.00
33 Lancelot Taylor [blank] 52.85 52.85
34 W. C. Keyes “ 68.00 68.00
35 Dorr Kinney “ 34.00 34.00
36 W. W. Brainard " 03.00 03.00
$729.47 722.97

On Motion the board adjourned to meet at Pecks Hotel on Saturday Nov. 11th
at 9 a.m.
Chas. R. Burch Clk

At the adjourned meeting Nov. 11th 1871 the following members were
present. F. Hinds, C. R. Burch, Wash Wilson, S. I. Haynes & Lewis Hinds.

Meeting called to order.
The following bills were audited

Amt. brought forward 729.47 722.97
37 David Wedderspoon Assessor 48.00 48.00
38 D. E. Siver Assessor 41.00 41.00
818.47 818.47
On Motion of W. Wilson
Resolved that the sum of $800 be raised for the poor fund for the ensuing
year less the amount of the license money provided the said license money be paid
into the hands of the Supervisor for the poor fund.
Carried

On motion of W. Wilson
Resolved that the sum of one thousand dollars be raised for Highway purposes
for the ensuing year.
Carried

1871 Accounts claimed and allowed, continued

39 Wash Wilson Justice 68.90 68.90
40 Henry W. Cory Town Clerk 50.00 50.00
41 J. K. Leaning Justice 19.00 19.00
42 C. R. Burch Clerk 6.00 6.00
43 Fayett Hinds Supervisor 84.87 84.87
44 Lewis Hinds Justice 17.00 17.00
45 S. Irwin Haynes “ 39.45 39.45

At a Meeting of the Board of Town Auditors held at the office of John Lewis,
full board being present.

The accounts & vouchers of the Highway commissioners were examined and the
several accounts balanced and unexpended monies placed to their credit..

The accounts & vouchers of the Overseers of the Poor were examined and
accounts balanced and the balance of unexpended monies placed to their credit.

On motion Meeting adjourned.
Chas. R. Burch
Clerk

At a Meeting of the town Board held at the Office of John Lewis Esq. Feb
16th 1872. The following members were present
Ellery Cory Town Clerk
Wash. Wilson )
John Lewis ) Justices

The Board as required by law proceeded to fix the amount of the bond to be
made and executed by the Supervisor of the town of Otsego be and the same is
hereby fixed at Five Thousand Dollars

The Board then adjourned

Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown, November 7th, 1872

The Board of Town Auditors of the town of Otsego met at the hotel of Daniel
Peck and adjourned from there to the Hotel of Daniel L. Keyes
Present John K. Leaning Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Wash. Wilson )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
John Lewis )

The following accounts were audited and allowed
Title of Office or Nature Amount Amount
Name of Claim or Service Claimed Allowed

James H. Steere Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
Geo. Jarvis & Co. Mechanics 1.50 1.50
E. L. Gibbs Assessor 35.00 35.00
D. E. Siver Assessor 45.00 45.00
David Wedderspoon Assessor 41.00 41.00
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk 50.00 50.00
Thomas T. Higby Overseer of Poor 109.25 109.25
T. N. Doubleday Inspector of Election 7.50 7.50
S. E. Turner Laborer 3.00 3.00
Henry Bliss Inspector of Election 6.00 6.00
D. E. Badger Clerk of Election 6.00 6.00
S. Wilson Cheney Copying Assessor Books 13.00 13.00
Launcelot Taylor Commissioner of Highways 4.00 4.00
S. Wilson Cheney Clerk of Election 6.00 6.00
George Brooks Inspector of Election 6.00 6.00
T. N. Doubleday Constable 3.35 3.35
I. E. Sylvester Inspector of Election 6.00 6.00
George Brooks Attorney 7.00 7.00
S. W. Willard Clerk of Election 6.00 6.00
Theodore S. Sayles Clerk of Election 6.00 6.00
Wm. H. Ruggles Merchant 12.59 12.59
George Brooks Overseer of Poor 13.00 13.00
John Lewis Overseer of Poor 5.75 5.75
Daniel Peck Town House 35.00 35.00
George T. Burnell Inspector of Election 6.00 6.00
John A. McEwen Commissioner of Highways 37.00 37.00
Dorr D. Kinney Commissioner of Highways 40.00 40.00
Ed C. Higby Constable 21.55 21.55
D. L. Keyes Town House 25.00 25.00
Fayette Hinds Gate Supervisor 6.00 6.00
E. D. Hills x. of O. Reynolds, late Overseer of Poor 32.14 32.14

Name Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

Samuel Angell Overseer of Poor 107.50 107.50
George Burnell Poor Charge 10.00 10.00
W. C. Keyes Commissioner of Highways 52.00 52.00
F. C. Whipple Inspector of Election 6.00 6.00
John K. Leaning Justice 35.95 35.95
Wash. Wilson Justice 52.50 52.50
John K. Leaning Commissioner of Excise 9.00 9.00
John Lewis Attorney 33.00 33.00
Lewis Hinds Justice 12.00 12.00
Stephen H. Moore Constable 14.60 14.60
Theodore Ball Deputy Sheriff 73.25 73.25
A. H. Pope Attorney 16.00 16.00
John K. Leaning Supervisor 107.34 107.34
Charles Seager Constable 6.23 6.23
Lewis Hinds Commissioner of Excise 3.00 3.00
Samuel Edick Attorney 22.00 22.00
John Lewis Justice 85.10 85.10
S. I. Haynes Attorney 3.00 3.00
A. E. Leaning Copying 10.00 10.00
Geo. W. Ernst & Others Commissioners of Excise 36.00 36.00
T & J Potts Town House 20.00 20.00
S. M. Shaw Printing 17.00 17.00

The Board of Town Auditors examined the Books , Statements, Coupons and
vouchers presented to them by J. P. Sill, Rail Road Commissioner of the town of
Otsego and find the same correct, and that he has accounted for all moneys received
by him as Rail Road Commissioner of said town.
At a meeting of the town board, held at the Office of Wash. Wilson, Nov.
11th, 1872 on motion of John Lewis it was
Resolved That the Town borrow the sum of one Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for
Poor purposes.
Ellery P. Cory, Town Clerk
At a meeting of the board of audit, held Nov.11th, 1872
Present John K. Leaning Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Wash Wilson )
John Lewis ) Justices
It was on motion of Wash Wilson
Resolved That the sum of Twelve Hundred (1200) dollars be raised for
extraordinary repairs to roads and bridges, paid by the road commissioners of the
Town of Otsego, during the year 1872 and that the further sum of Two hundred and
fifty (250) dollars be raised for highway purposes.
Ellery P. Cory, Town Clerk
Cooperstown, November 6th, 1873

The board of Town auditors of the Town of Otsego met at the Hotel of Daniel
Peck, organized and adjourned from there to the office of S. I. Haynes.
Present - Fayette Hinds Supervisor
Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk
E. S. Coffin )
S. I. Haynes ) Justices
J. K. Leaning )
:Lewis Hinds )

The following accounts were audited and allowed

Title of Office, Amount Amount
Names Claim or Service Claimed Allowed

A. C, Tennant Attorney 10.00 10.00
John Lewis Justice 10.20 10.20
E. M. Harris Attorney 10.00 10.00
John Lewis “ 10.00 10.00
F. W. Johnston & others Excise Coms. 27.00 27.00
A. A. Pope Justice 5.00 5.00
James Krum Constable 11.80 11.80
A. A. Pope Justice 20.15 19.15
A. Davidson Clerk Election 6.00 4.00
Delos L. Birge Inspector of Election 6.00 4.00
Theodor S. Sayles Clerk of Election 6.00 4.00
E. C. Gibbs Assessor 32.00 32.00
D. E. Siver “ 57.00 57.00
W. H. Ruggles Stationary &c. 8.25 8.25
S. M. Shaw Printer 12.05 12.05
Geo. Jarvis & co. Mechanics 1.75 1.75
Thos. T. Higby Overseer of Poor 70.25 70.25
S. H. Moore Constable 6.62 6.62
Wash Wilson Justice 4.45 4.45
P. P. Cooper & others Street opening 16.80 16.80
Geo. Van Horn Attorney 9.00 9.00
Jas. H. Steere Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
Napoleon Proper Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
F. E. Taylor “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
Jim Byard Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
Lewis Davidson “ “ 4.00 4.00
Fayette Hinds Excise Comm. 3.00 3.00
F. C. Whipple Assessor 36.00 36.00
J. K. Leaning Late Supervisor 10.00 10.00

Names Claim Allowed

W. C. Warren Inspector of Election 6.00 4.00
I. E. Sylvester “ “ “ 6.00 4.00
J. K. Leaning Justice 32.75 32.75
J. I. Hendryx & Son Printer 10.75)
J..I. Hendryx & Son “ 12.55) 23.30
W. C. Keyes Comm. Highways 115.00 112.00
John A. McEwen “ “ 86.00 86.00
Dorr Kinney “ “ 54.00 54.00
Walter Van Horn Late, Comm. Highways 13.17 13.17
S. Angell Overseer of Poor 154.50 154.50
Jas. I. Hendryx & Son Printing 2.00 2.00
E. S. Coffin Justice 35.15 35.15
S. Irving Haynes “ 28.70 28.70
Lewis Hinds “ 10.00 10.00
Daniel Peck Relief of Poor 2.00 2.00
Daniel Peck Town House 50.00 45.00
Jno R. Weeks “ “ 20.00 20.00
Geo Jarvis Town Clerk 50.00 50.00
Fayette Hinds Supervisor 71.63 71.63
$1169.52 $1151.02

The Board of Town Auditors examined the Expenditures and Vouchers of the
Highway Commissioners and find that there is a balance against the Town of $4206.46
for Bridge building & repairs.
On Motion of J. K. Leaning,
Revolved, that the Supervisor be authorized to have levied on the Town
$4000.00 for Highway purposes.
Board adjourned to Nov. 8th, same place 9 P.M.

Met pursuant to adjournment, full board present, finished auditing accounts.

Resolved, That the Overseers of the Poor Report the amount of temporary
relief afforded during the present year, with the name, and amount to such Person
furnished. Also the amount of Doctors bills and by whom and to whom administered.

On Motion adjourned to meet at the same place Nov. 29th at 9 A.M.

November 29th, 1873

Board met pursuant to adjournment, all present. Bill presented by Geo. Armstrong, Constable of $3.55. Audited and allowed $3.55/100

On Motion the following Resolutions approved.
Resolved
That this board approve of the action of its Clerk in procuring the
Publication of the Reports of the Commissioners of Highways and Overseers of Poor
for the current year in Freeman’s Journal and Republican & Democrat.

On Motion
Resolved. That the Clerk procure the necessary stationary for the
purpose of Registering the Bonds and Coupons of this Town; and is further authorized
to call any Member of this board to his assistance in executing the same.

The Report of the Rail Road Commissioner of the Town was received and the
following Certificate was signed by the full board.
We the undersigned Board of Town Auditors of the Town of Otsego, do hereby
certify that we have examined the accounts and vouchers of the Rail Road
Commissioners of the town of Otsego and find the same correct, and that there is
standing to their credit in the Bond of the Manhattan Co. in the City of New York,
the Sum of Five Hundred seventy one 49/100 Dollars.

On Motion, adjourned to meet at the same place December 27th, 1873, one
o’clock P.M.
Geo. Jarvis, Town Clerk

Note: there is no record of a meeting in December 1873. The next meeting recorded
took place in February 1874.

February 3d, 1874
At a Meeting of the Town Board, all present, at the office of S. Irving
Haynes. Examined the accounts and vouchers of Samuel Angel and T. T. Higby,
Overseers of Poor, and find remaining in their hands after paying all accounts to
date, the sum of $360.21; in S. Angels hands $285.51, in T. T. Higby hands $74.70 .

On settlement with Highway Commissioners find remaining in their hands the
sum of $185.34. Paid in by Collector ($17.25 +$185.34) $202.59
On settlement with Supervisor find remaining in his hand one Hundred and
Eleven Dollars and Sixty four cents ($111.64)

The Town Clerk submitted the Book containing the entries of Rail Road Town
Bonds & Coupons. Registering the number, Date, Amount and time of Payment of Each
Bond & Coupon, which was accepted.

There being no further business adjourned without delay.
Geo. Jarvis, Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Nov. 5th, 1874

The Board of Town Auditors of the Town of Otsego met at the Hotel of Daniel
Peck in said Town for the purpose of auditing accounts against said Town.
Present
Fayette Hinds Supervisor
Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk
E. S. Coffin )
Theodore Marvin)
S. Irvin Haynes) Justices of the Peace
Lewis Hinds )

The following accounts were audited & allowed

Name Title of Office Claim Allowed

1 S. C. Bailey Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
2 Napoleon Prosser Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
3 *Eric S. Collar Constable 4.75 4.75
4 Geo. Van Horn Attorney 10.00 10.00
5 F. C. Whipple Assessor 38.00 38.00
6 John Pank “ 38.00 38.00
7 L. G. Wood Highway damages 18.70 18.70
8 Cockett & Palmer Stationery 2.95 2.95
9 Albert Pierce Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
10 Geo. Hyde “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
11 Wm. H. Ruggles Book & Stationery 10.09 10.09
12 John Potts Town House 20.00 20.00
13 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
14 T. S. Sayles “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
15 J. I. Hendryx Printer 27.30 27.30
16 R. G. Dalphin Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
17 Spencer W. Willard ) Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
18 “ “ ) Copying Assessor Book 15.00 15.00
19 Fayette Hinds late Supervisor 07.83 7.83
224.62
1874 Accounts claimed and allowed, continued

20 S. H. Moore Constable 17.70 17.70
21 Daniel Peck Town House 50.00 50.00
22 Geo. Burnell Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
23 Samuel Angel Poor Master 155.00 155.00
24 E. S. Coffin Justice 69.25 69.25
25 S. Irvin Haynes “ 53.45 53.45
26 E. S. Gibbs Assessor 30.75 30.75

Name Claim Allowed

27 Thos. T. Higby Late Overseer of Poor 23.00 23.00
28 Thos. Taylor, 2d Inspector of Elections 4.00 4.00
29 Luther Goodrich Overseer of Poor 17.00 17.00
30 Francis Hecox Overseer of Highways 52.00 52.00
31 Jno A. McEwen “ “ 72.00 72.00
32 W. C. Keyes “ “ 123.50 123.50
33 Fayette Hinds Supervisor 79.07 79.07
34 Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk 50.00 50.00
35 Theo Marvin Justice 11.50 11.50
36 Lewis Hinds “ 18.00 18.00
37 Geo. Jarvis Coupon book 30.00 30.00
38 S. M. Shaw Printer 13.30 $1098.14 $1098.14

The board of Town Auditors examined the expenditures & vouchers of the
Highway Commissioners and find that there is a balance against the Town of
$2396.03 for Bridge building & Repairs.
On Motion it was Resolved
That the Supervisor be authorized to raise by Tax on the Town for
Highway purposes the sum of Two thousand five hundred Dollars (2500.00)
Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk

On Motion the board adjourned until Nov. 6th, 1874 at 10 o’clock same place.
Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk

Nov. 6th, 1874
The Town auditing board met pursuant to adjournment.
Present Fayette Hinds Supervisor
Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk
S. Irvin Haynes )
Theodore Marvin ) Justices
Lewis Hinds )

Resolved That the Supervisor be instructed to pay any deficiency that may arise
out of any unexpended moneys that may be in his hands not otherwise appropriated.

Resolved That the Supervisor be instructed to raise by Tax on the Town for
Overseers of Poor the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars, or not to exceed one thousand
dollars if necessary.

The Report of the Rail Road Commissioners of the Town was examined, and the
following Certificate was signed by the full board.
We, the undersigned Board of Town Audit of the Town of Otsego do hereby
certify that we have examined the accounts and vouchers of the Rail Road
Commissioners of the Town of Otsego and find the same correct, and that there is
standing to their credit in the Bank of the Manhattan the sum of Three Hundred Sixty
one dollars and Sixty seven cents.
Fayette Hinds Supervisor
Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk
Theodore Marvin )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices of the Peace
S. Irvin Hinds [sic])

On Settlement with the Highway Commissioners find in their hands unexpended
the sum of $424.58 with debts to pay of $69.61, leaving cash on hand November
6th, 1874 $355.17 Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk

February 2d 1875
At a Meeting of the town board of Audit, all present but S. I. Haynes,
Justice.
Settled with Luther I. Goodrich, Overseer of Poor, and find remaining in
his hands after all bills against the Town have been paid, the sum of $280.05/100

Settled with Samuel Angell Overseer of Poor and find remaining in his hands
at this date the sum of $213.00/00

Settled with Highway Commissioners and find in their hands this day the sum
of $338.28/100

Settled with the Supervisor and find his vouchers correct, and that there is
remaining in his hands $126.14/100

Fayette Hinds Supervisor
Geo. Jarvis Town clerk
E. S. Coffin )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices of the peace
Theo. Marvin )

Cooperstown, Nov. 4th, 1875

The board of Town Auditors of the Town of Otsego met at Pecks Hotel in the
Village of Cooperstown.
Present John Lewis Supervisor
Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk, Pro Tem
Chatfield Leonard )
E. S. Coffin )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
Zebulon Garlick )

It was resolved That the Excise Money be paid into the hands of the
Overseers of the Poor for the support of the town poor.

The following accounts were audited and allowed.

Title of Office or Nature Amount Amount
No of Claim or Service Claimed Allowed

1 Frances Hecox Commissioner Highways 34.00 34.00
2 John A. McEwen “ 36.00 36.00
3 Webster C. Keyes “ 56.00 56.00
4 *Eric S. Collar Constable 32.75 32.75
5 S. H. Moore assigned to John Lewis Constable 3.00 3.00
6 Chatfield Leonard Justice 12.25 12.25
7 E. S. Coffin “ 204.97 204.97
8 L. A. Carr Inn Keeper 8.50 8.50
9 E. C. Gibbs Assessor 32.00 32.00
10 John Pank “ 36.00 36.00
11 S. I. Haynes assigned to John Lewis Justice 6.00 6.00
12 Albert Pierce Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
13 L. G. Wood “ “ 4.00 4.00
14 L. W. Baldwin “ “ 4.00 4.00
15 Geo. T. Burnell “ “ 4.00 4.00
16 W. C. Warren “ “ 4.00 4.00
17 R. G. Dalphin “ “ 4.00 4.00
18 Spencer Willard Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
19 N. Prosser “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
20 T. S. Sayles “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
497.47

No Claim Allowed

23 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
22 Theodore Marvin Justice of the Peace 8.00 8.00
23 Fayette Hinds Supervisor (Late) 7.46 7.46
24 Geo. Jarvis Town Clerk (Late) 2.00 2.00
25 Andrew Shaw Commissioner of Excise 15.00 15.00
26 Cornelius Van Horn “ 15.00 15.00
27 Fay E. Taylor “ 15.00 15.00
28 Orren Benton Overseer of Poor 133.00 133.00
29 Saml. Angell “ “ 106.50 106.50
30 S. M. Ballard Inn Keeper 16.25 16.25
31 John Lewis Supervisor 81.43 81.43
32 Cockett & Palmer Book Sellers 7.51 7.51
33 Geo. Brooks Counselor 5.00 5.00
34 Geo. Van Horn “ 11.50 11.50
35 Mrs. Daniel Peck Town House 60.00 60.00
36 E. S. Coffin Justice 6.00 6.00
37 John Lewis Supervisor 2.00 2.00
38 Chatfield Leonard Justice 8.00 8.00
39 S. M. Shaw Printer 10.00 10.00
40 Lewis Hinds Justice 12.50 12.50
41 F. C. Whipple Assessor 46.00 46.00
42 Luther Goodwich Overseer of Poor 32.00 32.00
43 Samuel Angell Late Overseer of Poor 19.33 19.33
44 Russell & Davidson Printers 14.35 14.35
45 Jacob C. Snyder Constable 76.75 76.75
46 E. P. Cory Town Clerk 55.30 55.30
47 Zebulon Garlick Justice 07.50 07.50
1274.85 1274.85
On Motion
The board adjourned to Saturday Nov. 6th 1875 at 10 o’clock A.M.

Cooperstown, Nov. 6th 1875

The board of town Auditors met pursuant to adjournment/ the following
resolutions were passed

Resolved That the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to raise the

sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars to be paid to Highway Commissioners of the town for

Highway purposes.

Resolved that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized to raise the

Sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars to be paid to the Overseers of the Poor of the town

for the temporary support of Town Poor.

On Motion the board adjourned until Saturday Nov. 13th 1875

Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Nov. 13th 1875

The Board of Town Auditors met pursuant to adjournment
Present E. P. Cory Town Clerk.
E. S. Coffin )
Lewis Hinds )
Chatfield Leonard ) Justices
Zebulon Garlick )

The accounts and Vouchers of the Rail Road Commissioners of the town of

Otsego were examined and found correct and they, the Commissioners have on hand the

sum of Five Hundred and Eight 50/100 Dollars, and that there has been purchased two

Bonds, amounting to One Thousand Dollars, for the Sinking fund of the town of Otsego
and that said bonds are in the hands of the said Commissioners.

The following account was audited and allowed
No. 48 Christian Nagley Costs &c 6.75 (675 ?) 6.75 (?)

There being no further business the board adjourned.

E. P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Feb. 1st 1876

At a meeting of the board of Town Auditors of the town of Otsego held at Pecks Hotel this day
Present Lewis Hinds )
Chatfield Leonard ) Justices
Zebulon Garlick )

The Accounts and vouchers of Orren C. Benton, Overseer of the Poor of this
town were examined.
It was found that he had received the sum of $1592.77 and had paid out the

sum of $1261.75 and that he has now in his hands the sum of $331.02 unexpended

moneys.

The Accounts and vouchers of Luther Goodrich, Overseer of the Poor of this

town were examined.
It was found that he had received the sum of $123.25 and had expended the
sum of $60.75 and that he has now in his hands the sum of $62.50 unexpended
moneys.

The Accounts and vouchers of W. C. Keyes, Francis Hecox and John A. McEwen,

Commissioners of Highways of the town of Otsego were examined.

It was found that they had received the sum of $2572.48 and have paid out

the sum of $2313.37 and that they have now in their hands the sum of $259.11 unexpended moneys.

There being no further business the board adjourned to Monday February 7th
1876
Ellery P. Cory
Town clerk

Cooperstown, Feby 7th 1876

The board of Town Auditors met pursuant to adjournment.
Present Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Lewis Hinds )
Z. G. Garlick ) Justices
Chatfield Leonard )

The Accounts and vouchers of John Lewis, Supervisor of the town of Otsego

were examined.
It was found that he had received the sum of $26,542.21 and had paid out as
per vouchers the sum of $6,366.75 and has now on hand the sum of $20,167.84 Rail
Road money, and $7.62 Supervisors money.

There being no further business the board adjourned.
Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown Nov. 9th 1876

The board of Town auditors met at the Hotel of Nelson Beach this day
Present Hezekiah B. Sprague, Isaac E. Sylvester and Wm. E. Cory
The board organized by choosing H. B. Sprague Chairman, Ellery P. Cory,
Clerk

The following bills were examined and allowed.

Nature of Claim or Amount Amount
No Claimants Title of office Claimed Allowed

1 Cockett & Palmer Stationers 6.85 6.85
2 Geo T. Burnell Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
3 Albert Van Horne “ “ 4.00 4.00
4 George Jarvis “ “ 4.00 4.00
5 Chas. P. Thompson Clerk “ “ 4.00 4.00
6 George Brooks Attorney 5.00 5.00
7 Napoleon Prosser Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
8 F. C. Whipple Assessor 42.00 42.00
9 John Pank “ 52.00 52.00
10 Russell & Davidson Printers 8.50 8.50
11 Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk 55.00 55.00
12 William Lake Commissioner of Highways 35.50 35.50
13 Chatfield Leonard Justice of the Peace 107.25 107.25
14 John A. McEwen Commissioner of Highways 35.00 35.00
15 Albert Lane Attorney 18.00 18.00
16 Jas A. Lynes Supervisor 66.76 66.76
17 S. M. Shaw Printer 8.10 8.10
18 John Lewis Late Supervisor 18.00 18.00
19 John Lewis Attorney 10.00 10.00
16 Andrew Shaw Commissioner of Excise 15.00 15.00
21 Fay E. Taylor “ 15.00 15.00
22 Cornelius Van Horne “ 15.00 15.00
23 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
24 Elisha Gibbs Assessor 36.00 36.00
25 Geo. Van Horne Attorney 5.00 5.00
26 Zebulon G. Garlick Justice of the Peace 14.00 14.00
591.96 591.96

Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

27 Lewis Hinds Justice of the Peace 10.50 10.50
28 Lewis Wood Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
29 Hinds & Parshall Butcher 2.89 2.89
30 E. S. Coffin Justice of the Peace 132.60 132.60
31 V. A. Hyam Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
32 Thomas Taylor Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
33 Francis Hecox Commissioner of Highways 36.00 36.00
34 Luther Goodrich Overseer of the Poor 34.00 34.00
35 Orren C. Benton “ “ 164.00 164.00
36 *E. S. Collar Constable 50.50 50.50
37 Jacob C. Snyder “ 69.95 69.95
38 S. H. Moore “ 21.75 21.75
39 Jas. W. Morrison “ 18.00 18.00
40 Nelson Beach Town House 25.00 25.00
41 John Potts Inn Keeper 20.00 20.00
42 Est. of Mrs. D. Peck Town House 25.00 25.00
43 Chatfield Leonard Justice of the Peace 4.00 4.00
44 Lewis Hinds “ “ “ “ 2.00 2.00
45 Jas. A. Lynes Supervisor 4.00 4.00
46 Z. G. Garlick Justice of the Peace 2.00 2.00
47 E. S. Coffin “ “ “ 2.00 2.00
48 John Donaldson Inn Keeper 20.00 20.00
49 H. B. Sprague Town Auditor 6.00 6.00
50 W. E. Cory “ “ 6.00 6.00
51 J. E. Sylvestor “ “ 06.00 06.00
1266.15 1266.15

The board audited the following demands as appraised by the Fence Viewers of
the town for damages to sheep caused by dogs.
William Seeber 6.00
Gilbert Chapman 7.00
G. P. Keese 19.00
Walter Tunnicliff 08.00
$40.00

The board of town officers met at the Hotel of Nelson Beach Nov.9th 1876.
Present Jas A. Lynes Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
E. S. Coffin )
Z. G. Garlick ) Justices
C. Leonard )
Lewis Hinds )

The board assisted the town auditors in examining the vouchers & coupons of
the Rail Road Commissioners of the town of Otsego and found such vouchers and
coupons correct.

There being no further business the board adjourned until the 10th day of
Nov. 1876 at 9 o’clock.

Cooperstown Nov. 10th 1876

The board met pursuant to adjournment, all the members being present.

James A. Lynes offered the following resolution which was carried
unanimously.

Resolved - That the Overseers of the Poor are hereby authorized to use a
sound discretion in the treatment and relief of Tramps and other poor persons and to
confer with the Justices in regard thereto.
It was Resolved That the Supervisor raise by tax the sum of Two Thousand
Dollars ($2000.00) for the purpose of paying notes made by the Overseers of the Poor
and for the temporary relief of the poor of the town.

Resolved that the Supervisor raise by tax the sum of Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00) over and above the amount authorized by law for highway purposes.

There being no further business the board adjourned.
Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown Feby 6th 1877
The board of Town Auditors met at the hotel formerly kept by Nelson Beach
this day.
Present H. B. Sprague )
I. E. Sylvester ) Auditors
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk

The board organized by choosing H. B. Sprague chairman.

The accounts and vouchers of Luther Goodrich one of the Overseers of the
Poor were examined and it was found that he had received the sum of $629.93

and had expended the sum of 11.16
land had now on hand $318.77

The Accounts and vouchers of Francis Hecox John A. McEwen and Wm. Lake,
Commissioners of Highways were examined and it was found that
they had received the sum of 1015.04
and had expended “ “ “ 29.23
and have now on hand the sum of $285.81

There being no further business the board adjourned to Saturday Feby 10th
1877 at 10 o’clock A M
Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown Feby 6th 1877

The board of town officers met at the Hotel formerly kept by Nelson Beach
Present Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
E. S. Coffin )
Z. G. Garlick ) Justices
Chatfield Leonard )

There being no business to transact the board adjourned.
Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown Feby 10th 1877

The board of Town Auditors met pursuant to adjournment
Present H. B. Sprague )
I. E. Sylvester ) Auditors
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk

The accounts and vouchers of Orren C. Benton one of the Overseers of the Poor for the town of Otsego were examined and it was found that he had received
Nine Hundred and forty one 27/100 Dollars and had expended Five Hundred and twelve
80/100 Dollars and that he had now in his hands Four Hundred and Twenty eight
47/100 Dollars.

The accounts and vouchers of James A. Lynes Supervisor of the town of
Otsego were examined. It was found that he had received the sum of Fifty one
thousand five hundred & ninety five 53/100 Dollars, and has expended the sum of
Fifty one thousand five hundred & thirty four 33/100 dollars and has now in his
hands the sum of Sixty one 20/100 Dollars.

There being no further business the board adjourned.

Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown Nov 8th 1877

The Board of Town Auditors met at the Hotel kept by Edward King in the village of Cooperstown. Present
James F. Clark Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Chatfield Leonard )
Lewis Hinds ) Justices
Orrin C. Benton )

It was resolved that the Supervisor raise by tax the Sum of Five Hundred dollars for Highway purposes.

Resolved That the Supervisor raise by tax the Sum of Fifteen Hundred
dollars for the relief of the poor.

The following accounts were examined, audited and allowed.

Nature of Claim Amount Amount
No Claimant or Title of Office Claimed Allowed

1 Lynes & Van Horne Attorneys 15 15
2 John M. Russell Clerk of Election 4 4
3 N. Prosser “ “ “ 4 4
4 E. S. Coffin Late Justice of the Peace 49.90 49.90
5 James W. Tucker Attorney 10 10
6 Chatfield Leonard Justice of the Peace 46.50 46.50
7 Chatfield Leonard “ “ 108.20 108.20
8 Orrin C. Benton “ “ 12.10 12.10
9 Orrin C. Benton “ “ 9.50 9.50
10 Orrin C. Benton Overseer of the Poor 64 64
11 Theo. S. Sayles Clerk of Election 4 4
12 *Eric S. Collar Constable 5 5
13 James W. Morrison “ 20.25 20.25
14 Silas A. Soule Assessor 38 38
15 W A Cockett Stationer 7.35 7.35
16 Parshall & Cory Mechanics 10 10
17 F. C. Whipple Assessor 38 38
18 E C Gibbs “ 40 40
19 Edgar S. Kinney Inspector of Election 4 4
20 H B Sprague Auditor 3 3
21 John A McEwen Commissioner of Highways 38 38
22 Francis Hecox Commissioner of Highways 48 48
23 Wm. Lake “ 50 50
24 Thomas Taylor Inspector of Election 4 4

Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

25 F R Winne “ “ 4 4
26 John Lewis Attorney 10 10
27 James F. Clark Supervisor 16 16
28 Frank G. Jarvis Inspector of Election 4 4
29 Russell & Davidson Printers 11.90 11.90
30 Luther Goodrich Overseer of the Poor 21 21.
31 Wm. E. Cory Town Auditor 3 3.
32 Allen Pierce Overseer of the Poor 138 138
33 Jacob C. Snyder Constable 141.55 112.90
34 Geo. T. Burnell Inspector of Election 4 4
35 Wm. E. Russell Constable 10.35 10.35
36 E. P. Cory Town Clerk 70 70
37 I. E. Sylvestor Town Auditor 3 3
38 Catherine King Town House 25 25
39 S. M. Shaw Printer 8.75 8.75
40 George Brooks Attorney 5 5
41 E. A. Potter Inspector of Election 4 4
42 Fay E. Taylor Excise commissioner 15 15
43 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4 4
44 Andrew Shaw Excise Commissioner 15 15
45 John Potts Town House 20 20
46 Lewis Hinds Justice of the Peace 12.50 12.50
47 Orrin C. Benton “ “ “ 4 4
48 James F. Clark Supervisor 4 4
49 Chatfield Leonard Justice of the Peace 4 4
50 Cornelius Van Horne Excise Commissioner 15.00 15.00
1205.85 1177.20

The bills of Daniel Wheeler for Sheep Killed by dogs, amounting to $14.00
and of James Bunyan for Sheep killed in the same manner , amounting to $42.00 were
audited and allowed.

There being no further business the board adjourned.
`Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Feby 5th 1878
The board of Town Auditors met at the Hotel kept by Catherine King in the
village of Cooperstown this day. Present
Jas. F. Clark Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk

Chatfield Leonard )
Rufus C. Doubleday ) Justices
Lewis Hinds )
Orren C. Benton )

The accounts & vouchers of James G. Clark, Supervisor of the town of Otsego,

were examined, and it was found that he had received from all sources the sum of
Twenty nine thousand Nine hundred and twenty 99/100 dollar ($29,920.99) and that he
has paid out the sum of Twenty nine thousand Six hundred and twenty one 86/100
dollars ($29,621.86) and that he has now in his hands the sum of Two hundred and
Ninety nine 13/100 dollars ($299.13)

The accounts and vouchers of John A. McEwen, Francis Hecox and Wm. Lake,
Commissioners of Highways for the town of Otsego were examined and it was found that
they had received the sum of Six hundred and Sixteen 48/100 ($616.48) and had
expended Four hundred and forty six 90/100 ($446.90) and have now on hand the sum of
One hundred and Sixty nine 58/100 dollars ($169.58).

The accounts and vouchers of Albert Pierce, one of the Overseers of the Poor
for the town were examined and it was found that he had received from all sources
the sum of One thousand nine hundred and fifty three 08/100 ($1,953.08) and had
expended the sum of one thousand two hundred and eighty six 56/100 dollars
($1286.56) and has now in his hands the sum of Six Hundred and Sixty Six 22/100
dollars ($666.22.)

The accounts and vouchers of Luther Goodrich, one of the Overseers of the
Poor
for the town were examined and it was found that he had received from all sources
the sum of Forty five 76/100 dollars and has expended the sum of Two Hundred and
twenty two 32/100 dollars and that the town now owes him the sum of One Hundred
and seventy six 56/100 dollars.

There being no further business the board adjourned.

Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Nov. 7, 1878

At the annual meeting of the board of town auditors held at Cooperstown in
the town of Otsego at the Hotel of Edward King, November 7, 1878
Present George Van Horn Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Rufus C. Doubleday )
Chatfield Leonard ) Justices
E. W. Lake )
Lewis Hinds )

It was resolved - That the Supervisor of the town of Otsego cause to be
raised by tax the Sum of Fifteen hundred dollars ($1500.00) for the relief of
resident and transient Poor.

Resolved - That the Supervisor of the town of Otsego cause to be raised by
tax the sum of Five hundred dollars ($500.00) for Highway purposes.

The following accounts were examined, audited and allowed. viz:

Nature of Claim Amount Amount
No Claimants or Title of Office Claimed Allowed

1 George Van Horn Supervisor 44.07 44.07
2 George Van Horn Attorney 5.00 5.
3 John Potts Town House 20. 20.
4 F. C. Parshall Livery Bill 1.50 1.50
5 Silas A. Soule Assessor 40.50 40.50
6 John C. Graves Town House 25. 25.
7 S. Wilson Cheney Inspector of Election 4. 4.
8 F. C. Whipple Assessor 55. 55.
9 John M Russell Clerk of Election 4. 4.
10 Alfred Wilcox Inspector of Election 4. 4.
11 Christopher Coyne Constable 2.20 2.20
12 Christopher Coyne “ 02.70 02.70
207.97 207.97
1878 Accounts claimed and allowed continued

13 Christopher Coyne Constable 2.20 2.20
14 Christopher Coyne “ 2.20 2.20
15 Daniel Murphy “ 16. 16.
16 Lucius Crandall “ 3. 3.
17 Edward King Town House 50. 50.
18 Frank P. Kendall Clerk of Election 4. 4.
19 A. S. Potts Inspector of Election 4. 4.
Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

20 Napoleon Prosser Clerk of Election 4. 4.
21 John Lewis Attorney 15. 15.
22 Wm. Lake Comm of Highways 52. 52
23 John A. McEwen “ “ “ 52. 52.
24 S. M. Shaw Printing 16.05 16.05
25 Willard A. Cockett Stationer 9.37 9.37
26 S. H. Kinney Assessor 36. 36.
27 Edgar S. Kinney Inspector of Election 4. 4.
28 Parshall & Cory Undertakers 26. 26.
29 Peter Barton Sheriff 162.14 00
30 Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk 70. 70.
31 O. C. Benton Justice of the Peace 6.20 6.20
32 O. C. Benton Overseer of the Poor 124. 124
33 Edick & Tucker Attorneys 15. 15.
34 Francis Hecox Comm of Highways 34. 34.
35 L. H. Hills Physician 8. 8.
36 James F. Clark Late Supervisor 10. 10.
37 Luther Goodrich Overseer of the Poor 30. 30.
38 Andrew Shaw Excise Commissioner 12. 12.
39 Fay E. Taylor “ “ 12. 12.
40 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4. 4.
41 Cornelius Van Horne Excise commissioner 12. 12.
42 George R. Burnell Inspector of Election 4. 4.
43 Russell & Davidson Printers 13.70 13.70
44 Jas W. Morrison Constable 19.10 19.10
45 Luther Goodrich Overseer of the Poor 25. 25.
46 Theo. S. Sayles Inspector of Election 04.00 04.00
1068.93 906.79
1878 Accounts claimed and allowed continued

47 Christopher Coyne Constable 1. 1.
48 E. N. Lake Justice of the Peace 67.10 67.10
49 Chatfield Leonard “ “ “ 157.20 157.20 Chatfield Leonard “ “ “ “ 56. 56. 51 E. H. Lake “ “ 4. 4.
52 George Van Horn Supervisor 4. 4.
53 J. C. Snyder Constable 85. 85.
54 Albert Pierce Late Overseer of the Poor 160.75 160.75
55 Lewis Hinds Justice of the Peace 10.50 10.50
56 Rufus Doubleday “ “ “ “ 17.50 17.50
57 Albert Pierce Service in Allen Case, paid town
by Allen 30.00 30.00
1661.98 1499.84

.
.
The claim of G. P. Keese for Sheep killed or injured by dogs was audited at
$18.00 and $4.00 fence Viewers fees total $22.00

There being no further business the board adjourned.

Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Feby 4th 1879

The board of Town auditors met at the Hotel kept by Ed King in the village .
Present Geo Van Horne Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Chatfield Leonard )
E. H. Lake ) Justices
R. C. Doubleday )
J. S. Sprague )

The accounts and vouchers of
Geo. Van Horne Supervisor
O.C. Benton )
Luther Goodrich ) Overseers of the Poor
John A. McEwen )
Francis Hecox ) Commissioners of Highways
Wm. Lake )
were examined and found correct.
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Feb. 19th 1879

At a special meeting of the board of Town Auditors held at the office of the
Town Clerk this day Present Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Chatfield Leonard )
Rufus Doubleday ) Justices
Jenks S. Sprague )

The following resolution was offered by Chatfield Leonard.
Resolved That the Supervisor of the town give a bond as required by law in
the penal sum of Five Thousand dollars with two sureties, to be approved by the town
clerk of said town of Otsego.
The resolution was adopted unanimously.
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk

Cooperstown Nov. 1879

At the annual Meeting of the board of Town Auditors of the town of Otsego,
held at the Hotel of Edward King, in the village of Cooperstown beginning Nov. 6th
1879.
Present L. I. Burditt Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Chatfield Leonard )
R.C. Doubleday ) Justices
J. S. Sprague )
E. H. Lake )

It was Revolved That the supervisor of the town cause to be raised by
tax, the sum of One Thousand ($1000.00) dollars, for the relief of resident and
transient poor.

Resolved - That the Supervisor cause to be raised by tax, such sum of money,
as the law will allow, to be used for Highway purposes.

The bill of T & W. Shepard for damages to Sheep caused by dogs was audited
and allowed at $8.00.
The bill of A. W. Metcalf for damages to Sheep caused by dogs, was audited
and allowed at $10.25.

The following accounts were examined, audited, and allowed, viz.:

Nature of Claim Amount Amount
No Name or Title of Office Claimed Allowed

1 Andrew Shaw Excise Commissioner 12. 12.
2 C. B. Conrad Clerk of Election 4. 4.
3 S. Wilson Cheney Inspector of Election 4. 4.
4 Wm. Lake Late Comm of Highways 4. 4.
5 Porter Doolittle Constable 3.75 2.75
6 James F. Clark Sheriff 63.16 40.62
7 John M. Russell Inspector of Election 4. 4.
8 Chas W. Munn “ “ “ 4. 4.
9 E. S. Kinney “ “ “ 4 4
10 S. H. Kinney Assessor 34. 34.
11 F. C. Whipple “ 38 38
12 Silas Soule “ 62. 62.
13 John A. McEwen Commissioner of Highways 42. 42.
14 J. K. Pearson “ 30. 30.
15 George Van Horne Late Supervisor 2 2
16 Francis Hecox Commissioner of Highways 46. 46.
17 Luther Goodrich Overseer of the Poor 34. 34.

Name Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

18 S. M. Shaw Printer 43. 43.
19 W. A. Cockett Stationer 6.60 6.60
20 Chas. W. Potts Town House 20. 20.
21 C. J. Stillman Clerk of Election 4. 4.
22 Fay E. Taylor Excise Commissioner 12. 12.
23 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4. 4.
24 John Burnell Inspector of Election 4. 4.
25 N. Prosser Clerk of Election 4. 4.
26 Alfred Wilcox Inspector of Election 4. 4.
27 Russell Davidson Printer 27.80 27.80
28 Wm. McLean Overseer of the Poor 128. 128.
29 O. C. Benton late “ “ “ “ 80. 80.
30 Parshall & Cory Mechanics .50 .50
31 Christopher Coyne Constable 49.40 43.65
32 O. A. Knapp “ 62.80 58.30
33 Daniel Murphy “ 4. 3.
34 William E. Russell “ 19.15 14.
35 Jacob C. Snyder “ 35.25 33.50
899.41 857.72
1879 accounts claimed and allowed, continued

36 George L. Armstrong Constable 6.70 3.95
37 John B. Hooker Rail Road Commissioner 8. 6.
38 G. P. Keese “ “ “ 8. 8.
39 W. A. Doubleday “ “ “ 8. 6.
40 J. K. Pierson ) Commissioners
“ Francis Hecox ) of
“ John A. McEwen) Highways 722.37 722.37
41 Cornelius Van Horne Commissioner of Excise 12 12.
42 Edward King Town House 50. 50.
43 E. H. Lake Justice of the Peace 144.45 144.45
44 C. Leonard “ “ “ “ 132.40 132.40
45 R. C. Doubleday “ “ “ “ 35.50 35.50
46 E. H. Lake “ “ “ “ 36. 36.
47 L. I. Burditt Supervisor 40.90 40.90
48 J. S. Sprague Justice of the Peace 12. 12.
49 Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk 70,00 70.00
2185.73 2137.29

Settlement was made with the Rail Road Commissioners & Overseers of the Poor
and their accounts found correct.
Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk .
Special Town Meeting

To Ellery P. Cory, Town clerk of the Town of Otsego:

The undersigned residents and citizens of the town of Otsego in the
county of Otsego, eligible to the office of Supervisor of the said town, hereby make
application in writing, requiring you to call a Special Town Meeting for said town,
for the purpose of raising by tax on the taxable property of said town, the sum of
ten thousand dollars, to purchase a site for a Town Hall in said town, and to
purchase or erect a building for such Hall, and to raise money from time to time,
for the care, preservation and improvement of such Hall.
E. M. Harris, G. Pomeroy Keese, H. M. Hooker, S. M. Shaw, Andrew
Davidson, George Brooks, James Bunyan, B. F. Murdock, Albert Lane, G. M. Grant,
Thomas Johnston, I. K. Williams, B. F. Kipp, Gabriel Tyley, C. R. Burch,
Robert Russell, Sands Shumway.
Dated Nov. 22, 1879.

Pursuant to the foregoing request, notice is hereby given That a Special
Town Meeting of the electors of the town of Otsego will be held at the Clinton
House, in the village of Cooperstown, on the 2d day of Dec. 1879, at 11 o’clock in
the forenoon of that day, for the purpose of raising by tax on the taxable property of said town the sum of ten thousand dollars, to purchase a site for a Town Hall in said town, and to purchase or erect a building for such Hall, and to raise money from time to time for the care, preservation and improvement of such Hall
Ellery P. Cory, Town Clerk of the town of Otsego
Dated Nov.24, 1879

At a Special Town Meeting called pursuant to the above notice, held at the time and place above mentioned. Present Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
J. S. Sprague )
R. C. Doubleday ) Justices
E. H. Lake )
C. Leonard )

R. C. Doubleday was chosen Chairman. Proclamation was made that the polls were open and would close at sunset.
The following resolution was voted upon:
Resolved That the Supervisor of the town of Otsego, in behalf of said town, be and he is hereby authorized to apply to the Board of Supervisors of Otsego County for power and authority to purchase a site for a Town Hall and to purchase or
erect a building for such Hall as provided by subdivision 20 of Section 1, of
Chapter 482 of the laws of 1875, and to borrow on the credit of said town the sum of
ten thousand dollars

There were polled 982 votes, of which 654 were for the resolution and 328
were against the resolution.
The resolution was declared adopted..
Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk
Cooperstown Dec. 2d 1879

Cooperstown Feby. 3d 1880
The Board of Town auditors of the town of Otsego met at the Hotel of Edward
King in the village of Cooperstown this day. Present
L. I. Burditt Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Rufus C. Doubleday )
Chatfield Leonard )
E. H. Lake ) Justices
J. S. Sprague )

Settlement was made with the following town officers, all their accounts
being found correct.
Luther I. Burditt Supervisor
Wm. Mc Lean Overseer of the Poor
Luther Goodrich “ “ “ “
John A. McEwen )
Francis Hecox ) Commissioners of Highways
J. K. Pearson )

The following resolution was offered by Justice Doubleday and adopted
unanimously
Resolved - That the incoming Supervisor of the town of Otsego, give a bond
as required by law, in the penal Sum of Ten Thousand dollars, ($10,000) with two
sureties, to be approved by the town clerk of the town of Otsego.
Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Nov. 4 and 5 1880

At the Annual Meeting of the Board of Town Auditors of the Town of Otsego
held at the hotel of Edward King in the Village of Cooperstown beginning Nov. 4
1880
Present W. A. Thayer Supervisor
S. S. Mc Farran Town Clerk
Chatfield Leonard )
R. C. Doubleday )
J. S. Sprague ) Justices
E. H. Lake )

It was Resolved : That the Supervisor of the Town caused to be raised by
tax the sum of Eight Hundred dollars ($800.) for the relief of resident and
transient poor.

Resolved: That whereas Luther I. Goodrich one of the Overseers of the
Poor of the Town of Otsego having by his accounts been shown to have the sum of Two
hundred sixty four dollars and fifty seven cents ($264.57) in his hands belonging
to the town of Otsego, Therefore It is hereby : Resolved that he shall not
receive any money from the said town of Otsego until the said sum of Two hundred
sixty four dollars and fifty seven cents ($264.57) shall have been expended by him
as such Overseer.

Resolved: That the Supervisor cause to be raised by tax such sum of money
as the law will allow to be used for highway purposes.

The following accounts were examined, audited and allowed viz:

Nature of Claim Amount Amount
Claimants or Title of Office Claimed Allowed

1 Fay E. Taylor Excise Commissioner 15.00 15.00
2 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
3 Frank Davidson Comm. of Highways 34.00 34.00
4 F. C. Whipple Assessor 38.00 38.00
5 Luther Goodrich Overseer of Poor 26.00 26.00
6 L. B. Kellogg Assessor 45.00 45.00
7 S. H. Kinney “ 52.00 52.00
8 Albert S. Potts Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
9 Calvin Graves [Ed King Assgn] Town House 50.00 45.00
10 Edward King Town House 25.00 25.00
11 E. Lowe “ “ 20.00 20.00
12 Andrew Shaw Excise Comm. 15.00 15.00
13 J. K. Piersons Highway “ 28.00 28.00
14 S. S. Mc Farran Town Clerk 46.00 46.00
15 George L. Armstrong Constable 12.90 12.90

Claimant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

16 Orsemus A. Knapp “ 45.45 42.45
17 Carlton B. Pierce Attorney 10.00 7.50
18 Carlton B.Pierce Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
19 V. A. Hyam “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
20 William Flansburg Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
21 Alfred Wilcox “ “ 4.00 4.00
22 E. M. B[illegible] Clerk “ “ 4.00 4.00
23 N. Prosser Inspector “ “ 4.00 4.00
24 G. Burnell “ “ “ 6.00 6.00
25 George Gould “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
26 Russell & Davidson Printers 16.10 16.10
27 S. M. Shaw & Co. “ 29.95 29.95
28 William McLean Overseer of Poor 196.25 196.25
29 Jacob Snyder Constable 9.50 6.25
30 H. Sturgis Attorney 10.00 10.00
31 Christopher Coyne Constable 15.00 15.00
32 W. A. Cockett Stationer 8.08 8.08
33 John a. McEwen Comm of Highways 38.00 38.00
34 O. A. Knapp Constable 10.40 10.40
35 James F. Clark Sheriff 145.35 142.80
982.98 966.68

1880 accounts claimed and allowed, continued

36 Walter H. Bunn Attorney 16.00 16.00
37 Merty Keough Constable 3.50 3.50
38 Chatfield Leonard Justice 88.65 88.65
39 Chatfield Leonard “ 44.50 44.50
40 John Lewis Attorney 12.50 12.50
41 W. A. Thayer Supervisor 44.54 44.54
42 R. C. Doubleday Justice 33.25 33.25
43 J. S. Sprague “ 12.00 12.00
44 Cornelius Van Horne Excise comm. 15.00 15.00
45 E. H. Lake Justice 147.40 147.40
46 John A. McEwen )
Frank Davidson )
J. K. Pierson Comm. of Highways 824.00 824.00
47 E. H. Lake Justice 2.70 2.70
48 W. A. Doubleday R. R. Comm 8.00 8.00
39 G. P. Keese “ “ “ 08.00 08.00
2243.02 2226.72

Settlement was made with the Rail Road Commissioners & Overseers of the Poor
and their accounts found correct.

S. S. McFarran Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Feb 1st 1881

The Board of Town Auditors of the town of Otsego met at the Hotel of Edward
King in the Village of Cooperstown this day. Present
W. A. Thayer Supervisor
S. S. Mc Farron Town Clerk
Chatfield Leonard )
E. H. Lake ) Justices
R. C. Doubleday )
J. S. Sprague )

The Board [illegible] and made settlement with the following town officers
and their accounts and vouchers were found correct viz.

W. A. Thayer Supervisor
Wm. Mc Lean Overseer of the Poor
Luther Goodrich “ “
John A. Mc Ewen ) Comms. of Highways
Frank Davidson ) “ “
J. K. Peasons )

The following resolution was offered by Justice Leonard and adopted
unanimously:

Resolved - That the Incoming Supervisor of the town of Otsego give a Bond
as required by law in the penal sum of Ten thousand dollars ($10,000) with two
sureties to be approved by the town clerk of the town of Otsego.

S. S. Mc Farran Town Clerk

Cooperstown Nov 10th 1881

At the annual meeting of the board of Town Auditors of the town of Otsego,
held at the hotel of Edward King in the village of Cooperstown, N.Y. Nov.10th 1881

Present
W. A. Thayer Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Rufus C. Doubleday )
Jenks S. Sprague )
Chatfield Leonard ) Justices
Edgar H. Lake )
The following resolutions were adopted.

Resolved - That the Supervisor of the town cause to be raised by tax the sum of
One Thousand dollars, for the relief of resident and transient
poor of the town of Otsego
Resolved - That the Supervisor of the town cause to be raised by tax Such sum
of money as the law provides to be raised for highway
purposes viz $250.00

The following accounts were audited and allowed.

Nature of Claim Amount Amount
No Names or Title of Office Claimed Allowed

1 F. Davidson, J. K. Commissioners
Pearsons, J. A. McEwen of Highways 1216.00 1216.00
2 James F. Clark Sheriff 204.29 204.29
3 Geo. F. Burnell Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
4 Theo S. Sayles Clerk “ “ 4.00 4.00
5 C. B. Pierce “ “ 4.00 4.00
6 George Van Horn Attorney 6.00 6.00
7 John M. Russell Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
8 J. K. Pearsons Comm. of Highways 39.00 39.00
9 John A. McEwen “ “ “ 32.00 32.00
10 Frank Davidson “ “ “ 47.00 47.00
11 Luther Goodrich Overseer of the Poor 20.00 20.00
12 Cornelius Van Horn Commissioner of Excise 18.00 18.00
13 Fay E. Taylor “ 18.00 18.00
14 Andrew Shaw “ “ “ 18.00 18.00
15 Fay E. Taylor Clerk of Election 4.00 4.00
16 N. Prosser “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
17 Alfred Wilcox Inspector of “ 4.00 4.00
18 Russell Bourne “ “ “ 4.00 4.00
19 Stephen I. Sibley Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00

Name Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

20 S. M. Shaw & Co. Printers 26.75 26.75
21 Russell & Davidson Printers 10.95 10.95
22 Edward King Town House 50.00 50.00
23 Wm. Mc Lean Overseer of the Poor 234.00 234.00
24 Albert C. Reynolds Town House 20.00 20.00
25 E. A. Olendorf Special Deputy Sheriff 9.85 9.85
26 George Baumes Assessor 44.00 44.00
27 Garrett B. Kellogg “ 44.00 44.00
28 Fenimore C. Whipple “ 50.00 50.00
29 Christopher Coyne Constable 21.25 21.25
30 George L. Gould Inspector of Election 4.00 4.00
31 George L. Armstrong Constable 3.45 3.45
32 Wm. E. Russell “ 4.45 4.45
33 John Shilleto Deputy Sheriff 2.20 2.20
34 Walter Van Horne Constable 16.95 16.95
35 Wm. A. Cockett Stationer 01.70 01.70
Amount carried forward 2197.84 2197.84
1881 accounts claimed and allowed, continued

36 Rufus C. Doubleday Justice of the Peace 28.25 28.25
37 Jenks S. Sprague. “ “ “ “ 8.00 8.00
38 Chatfield Leonard “ “ “ “ 146.35 146.35
39 Edgar H.. Lake “ “ “ “ 150.95 150.95
40 John B. Hooker Rail Road Comm. 12.00 12.00
41 G. Pomeroy Keese “ “ “ 8.00 8.00
42 S. S. Mc Farren Late Town Clerk 25.00 25.00
43 W. A. Thayer Supervisor 45.50 45.50
44 C. R. Burch assignee Town Clerk 70.60 70.60
2692.49 2692.49

The accounts and vouchers of Wm. Mc Lean and Luther Goodrich were examined
and found correct and settlement was made with then.
The accounts and vouchers of the Rail Road Commissioners were also examined
and found correct.
The board adjourned after sitting two days.
Ellery P. Cory, Town Clerk

Cooperstown Feb. 7th 1882

At a meeting of the Board of Town Auditors held at the Hotel of Edward King
in the village of Cooperstown this day.
Present W. A. Thayer Supervisor
Ellery P. Cory Town Clerk
Chatfield Leonard )
E. H. Lake ) Justices
R. C. Doubleday )
J. S. Sprague )

The accounts and vouchers of the following officers were examined and found
correct.
W. A. Thayer Supervisor
Wm. Mc Lean )
Luther Goodrich ) Overseers of the Poor

John A. Mc Ewen ) Commissioners
Frank Davidson ) of
J. K. Pearsons ) Highways

The following shows settlements as made:

Wm. Mc Lean received from all sources 1065.26
and expended for relief of the poor 646.22
leaving in h is hands the sum of 419.04

Luther Goodrich at the last settlement was credited with amount due him

from the town 19.58
and has since expended for relief of the poor 26.25
making amount due him from the town $45.83

W. A. Thayer received from all sources 21,357.86
and expended 20,977.26
leaving in his hands $ 380.60

John A. Mc Ewen, Frank Davidson and J. K. Pearsons
Commissioners of Highways
Received from all sources 1766.49
and expended 836.16
leaving in their hands $930.33

The following resolution was offered by Justice Leonard and unanimously
adopted.
Resolved - That the incoming Supervisor of the town of Otsego give a Bond as
required by law in the penal sum of Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000) with two
sureties, to be approved by the Town Clerk of the Town of Otsego.

Ellery P. Cory
Town Clerk

Cooperstown Nov 10th 1882
At the annual meeting of “Town Board” held at the Hotel of Ed King in the
village of Cooperstown Nov 9 & 10
Present
Wm. A. Thayer Sup
W P. K Fuller Town Clk

Rufus C. Doubleday )
Chatfield Leonard )
Jenks S. Sprague ) Justices
Edgar H. Lake )

The following resolutions were adopted

Resolved: - That the Supervisor cause to be raised by tax the sum of One thousand
dollars for the relief of resident and transient poor of the town of
Otsego.

Resolved - That the supervisor of the town cause to be raised by tax such sum of
money as the law provides to be raised for highway purposes viz
$250.00

The following accounts were audited and allowed.

Applicant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

1 Edward King Town House 50. 50.
2 O. A. Knapp “ “ 20. 20.
3 Fay E. Taylor Clerk Election 4. 4. 4 N. Prosser Inspector “ 4. 4.
5 S. W. Cheney “ “ 4. 4.
6 Wm. H. Bristol, Jr. “ “ 4. 4.
7 Theo S. Sayles “ “ 4. 4.
8 V. A. Hyam “ “ 4. 4.
9 F. P. Kendall “ “ 4. 4.
10 A. S. Potts “ “ 4. 4.
11 J. M. Russell Clerk “ 4. 4.
12 Elijah Hubbell Inspector “ 4. 4.
13 Ransom Eddy Constable 9.20 9.29
14 Fay E, Taylor Excise Comm 18. 18.
15 C. Van Horne “ “ 18. 18.
16 W. D. Burditt “ “ 15. 15.
17 Andrew Shaw “ “ 3. 3.
18 S. J. N. Reynolds Stationery .65 .65
19 Wm. A. Doubleday R. R. Comm. 14 14..
20 John A. Hooker “ “ “ 8. 8.

Applicant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

21 S. M. Shaw & Co. Printers 18.35 18.35
22 Russell & Davidson Printers 22.30 22.30
23 Francis Davidson Highway Comm. 67. 67.
24 Will Warren “ “ 40. 40.
25 John A. Mc Ewen “ 50. 50.
26 H. Wedderspoon R. R. “ 4. 4.
27 Geo. Baumes Assessor 44. 44.
28 Jas. Lent Constable 3.20 3.20
29 J. C. Snyder “ 8.80 8.80
30 Walter Van Horne “ 12.40 12.40
31 Alfred Wilcox Assessor 44. 44.
32 G. B. Kellogg “ 54. 54.
33 W. A. Cockett Stationery 10.18 10.18
34 Chas Van Benthuysen “ Albany 13.95 13.95
35 John Lewis Attorney 17. 17.
36 Geo. Adams Constable 7.05 7.05
37 Geo. L. Armstrong “ 06.00 06.00
618.08 618.08

1882 accounts claimed and allowed, continued

38 Luther Burditt Late supervisor 6. 6.
39 Wm. Mc Lean Overseer Poor 206. 206
40 Luther Goodrich “ “ 28. 28.
41 Wm. A. Thayer Supervisor 45.50 45.50
42 W. P. K. Fuller Town Clerk 70.45 70.45
43 E. H. Lake Justice 127.30 127.30
44 C. F. Leonard “ 135.60 135.60
45 R. C. Doubleday “ 30.55 30.55
46 S. C. Bailey & S. W. Cheney Expenses on new road 26.70 26.70
47 John Kelly Sheriff 227.65 227.65
48 E. A. Olendorf Constable 5.50 5.50
49 Chas. F. Brewer Attorney 7. 7.
50 S. R. Stewart - Appraising damage to
Taylor Bros new road 3.20 3.20
51 Greenville White “ “ “ 3. 3.
52 James Wiskoff “ “ “ 3. 3.
53 J. S. Sprague Justice 14.75 14.75
$1558.28 1558.28

The accounts & vouchers of Wm. Mc Lean and Luther Goodrich were examined and
found correct - and settlement was made with them, likewise the accounts and
vouchers of R. R. Coms.

Board adjourned until Saturday Nov. 18th ’82 at 1 P. M.
W. P. K. Fuller Town Clerk

Brot Down $1558.28 1558.28

Audited and allowed
Highway Com. 700.00 700.00
$2258.28 $2258.28

Cooperstown Feb. 6th 1883

At the annual meeting of Town board of Town of Otsego held this day at
King’s hotel the following business was transacted, with the following members
present.
W. A. Thayer Sup
W. P. Fuller T Clk
E. P. Lake )
R. C. Doubleday ) Justices
Chat. P. Leonard.)

It was resolved that the Board Issue a Facility for the sum of Six hundred
and twenty three dollars (623.00) to reimburse Supervisor W. A. Thayer for money
Paid Taylor Bros., Paulina Lindsley and Saml. C. Bailey which was ordered raised by
the Board of Supervisors in 1882. But was omitted from tax list through error of
Clerk of Supervisors.

The accts and vouchers of following officers were examined and found correct
and settlement was made in each case.
Namely Wm. Mc Lean - Overseer of Poor
Wm. A. Thayer - Supervisor
John A. Mc Ewen )
Frank Davidson ) Highway Comms.
Willard C. Warren )
Luther Goodrich Overseer of Poor

Meeting adjourned.
W. P. K. Fuller
Town Clerk
2/6/83

Cooperstown Nov 8th & 9th 1883

At the annual meeting of town board held on this date, a full board present
- business was transacted as follows,

Nov.8 Settlement was made with Will Mc Lean and E. E. Babcock - the two Poor-
masters of this Town

Nov.8 A Claim of Sheep Killing brought by J. W. Auger was allowed at Eight
dollars.

Nov.9 the following Resolutions were offered and adopted - viz

Resolved - That the Supervisor cause to be raised the sum of One Thousand
dollars for relief of resident & transient poor.

Resolved - That the Supervisor cause to be raised the sum of Two hundred and
fifty dollars for highway purposes.

The following accounts were audited & allowed.

Applicant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

1 Fay Taylor Clerk Election 4. 4.
2 A. H. Clark Inspector Election 4. 4.
3 M. F. Potter “ 4. 4.
4 Jno Gifford “ 4. 4.
5 W. H. Bristol “ 4. 4.
6 N. Prosser Clerk 4. 4.
7 Jas Morrison Inspector 4. 4.
8 V. A. Hyam Clerk 4. 4.
9 C. B. Pierce “ 4. 4.
10 W. Drake Assessor 46. 46
11 A. Wilcox “ 46. 46.
12 W. C. Warren Highway Comm. 22. 22.
13 J. A. Mc Lean “ 41. 41.
14 Frank Davidson Constable 4. 4.
15 Ransom Eddy “ 1.70 1.70
16 Martin Van Horne “ 14.75 14.75
17 J. B. Hooker Late R. R. Comm. 2. 2.
18 Fay Taylor Excise Comm. 18. 18.
19 S. M. Shaw & Co Printing 21.05 21.05
20 Russell - Davidson “ 15.80 15.80
21 Cockett & Wood Stationery 1. 1.
22 Jno Lewis Attorney 15.85 15.85

Applicant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

23 E. S. Marvin Ruler ? for Clerk’s Office 2. 2.
24 Ed King Town House 50. 50.
25 Chas T. Brewer Attorney 2. 2.
26 Geo. T. Burrell Excise Comm. 15. 15.
27 Wm. Mc Lean Poor Master 1s Dist. 208. 208.
28 .E. E. Babcock “ “ 2d “ 48. 48.
29 S. W. Reynolds Stationery 1.75 1.75
30 W. D. Burditt Excise Com. 18. 18.
31 Luther Goodrich Late Poormaster 9. 9.
32 Luther Goodrich Highway Comm. 26. 26.
33 W. A. Doubleday R. R Comm. 21. 21.
34 L. Mc Cabe “ “ “ 18. 18.
35 D. H. Mead Constable 13.80 12.85
36 C. Van Horne Late Excise Comm. 3. 3.
37 Martin Duffy Constable 10.50 10.50
38 Chat. F. Leonard Justice 139.60 139.60
870.80 869.85
1883 accounts claimed and allowed, continued

39 R. C. Doubleday Justice 29.50 29.50
40 J. S. Sprague “ 12. 12.
41 C. D. Olendorf Supervisor 67.71 67.71
42 John Kelly Sheriff 233.18 233.18
43 W. P. K. Fuller Town Clerk 72. 72.
44 W. P. K. Fuller Extra Work on Bonds & Coupons 30. 30.
45 E. H. Lake Justice 127.05 127.05
46 H. Wedderspoon R. R. Comm. 18. 18.
47 J. A. Mc Ewen ) Town
W. C. Warren ) Highway
Luther Goodrich ) Purposes 700 700.
49 * A. C. Reynolds Town House 20 00 20.00
2180.24 2179.29
* No. number 48
Being no further business the board adjourned.

Chas D. Olendorf Sup
E. H. Lake )
Chat F. Leonard )
Rufus C. Doubleday ) Justices.
J. S. Sprague )

Dated Nov 10th 1883 W. P. K. Fuller
Town Clerk
.

Cooperstown, Nov. 6th & 7th, 1884

Nov. 6th
At the annual meeting of the Town Board held on this date a quorum of the
board present business was transacted as follows -

Resolved, That the Supervisor cause to be raised the sum of Three Hundred
Dollars for highway purposes.

Nov. 7th
Resolved, That the Supervisor cause to be raised the sum of Three Hundred
Dollars for the Relief of the Poor.

The following accounts were audited and allowed.

Applicant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

1 Albert Daggett Inspector Election ‘84 4. 4.
2 A. S. Potts ‘83 & 4 8. 8.
3 S. H. Kinney Assessor 46. 46.
4 N. Prosser Clerk Election 4. 4.
5 Wm. H. Bristol “ “ 4. 4.
6 Rufus C. Doubleday “ “ 4. 4.
7 W. P. K. Fuller “ “ 4. 4.
8 M. J. Potter Hall 20. 20.
9 Ed. King “ 50. 50.
10 V. A. Hyam Clerk Election 4. 4.
11 Alfred Wilcox Assessor 56. 56.
12 Dorr D. Kinney Clerk Election 4. 4.
13 Milo C. Town Inspector Election 4. 4.
14 E. E. Babcock Overseer Poor 46. 46.
15 Laurence Mc Cabe R. R. Comm. 12. 12.
16 Fay E. Taylor Excise Comm. 9. 9.
17 Dewitt Badger “ “ 21. 21.
18 Wm. D. Burditt “ “ 30. 30.
19 Wheeler Drake Assessor 46. 46.
20 Wm. C. Doubleday R, R. Comm. 12. 12.
21 S. J. W. Reynolds Blanks, &c. 3.86 3.86
22. James Morrison Inspector Election 4. 4.
23 Geo. Burnell Excise 30. 30.
24 Luther Goodrich Highway Comm. 32. 32.
25 Walter Van Horne Constable 20.70 20.70
26 S. M. Shaw & Co. Directory 17.85 17.85

Applicant Nature of Claim Claimed Allowed

27 Ransom Eddy Constable 21.45 19.45
28 Geo. B. Cole Town Clerk 51.40 51.40
29 Wm. Mc Lean Overseer Poor 170 170.
30 Rufus C. Doubleday Justice 20. 20
31 Fay E. Taylor Supervisor 25. 25.
32 Chatfield Leonard Justice 136.45 136.45
33 John Kelly Sheriff 231.08 218.43
34 Russell & Davidson Printing 15. 15.
35 Geo. B. Cole Register ? Clerk 14. 14.
36 J. S. Sprague Justice 14. 14.
37 J. A. Mc Ewen Highway Comm. 38. 38.
38 W. C. Warren “ “ 22. 22.
39 J. McEwen, W. Warren
& L. Goodrich “ “ 300. 300.
1554.79 1540.14.

The accounts & vouchers of Wm. Mc Lean & E. E. Babcock were examined & found
correct & settlement was with them made.
The Board adjourned until Nov.12th at one P.M.
Geo. B. Cole Town Clerk

Accounts that were audited and allowed brought over
Claimed Allowed
$1554.79 1540.14
Cooperstown Nov.17, 1884

At a meeting of the Town Board held at the office of C. Leonard this day a
settlement was made with the R. R. Commissioners -
Present
Fay E. Taylor Supervisor
Geo. B. Cole Town Clerk
R. C. Doubleday )
C. Leonard ) Justices

Cooperstown Jany 5, 1885

At a meeting of the town Board held at the office of C. Leonard on this day
for the purpose of raising money to build a bridge at Toddsville the Board voted to
raise $400. - for that purpose.
Present C. Leonard )
R. C. Doubleday ) Justices
J. S. Sprague )
Geo. B. Cole, Town Clerk

Cooperstown, Feby 5, 1885

At the annual meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Otsego held this day
at the Clinton House and subsequently at the office of Lynes & Pierce the
following business was transacted: -

The accounts and vouchers of the following officers were examined & found
correct & settlement was made in each case.
Namely
Fay E. Taylor Supervisor
Wm. Mc Lean Overseer Poor
E. E. Babcock “ ’
John A. Mc Ewen )
Luther Goodrich ) Highway Comm.
W. C. Warren )

It was moved and carried that the Board issue a facility for the sum of
$600.00 to the Highway commissioners for the purpose of erecting a bridge at
Oaksville. Facility No.”2”

It was moved & carried that the Bond of the incoming Supervisor be fixed at
$10,000. -
Meeting next adjourned . Present
Fay. E. Taylor Supervisor
Geo. B. Cole Town Clerk
C. Leonard )
R. C. Doubleday ) Justices
J. S. Sprague }

Filed - 2-3-85 Geo. B. Cole
Town Clerk

*Name Should Be:
Erie Collar for Eric or E. S. Collar

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