MANCHESTER SECTION 
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The Manchester Ciub outing at 
Tuck’s Point will be tomorrow. 
Funeral services for the late E. S. 
Bradley will be held this afternoon ac 
2 o'clock at the Baptist church. 
Miss Helen Stetson of Damaris- 
cotta, Me., has been elected as teacher 
of history and mathematics in. the 
Story High-school. 
William W. Hoare and I. E. Irish 
have been spending a few days this 
week in Troy and Albany, N.Y. 
They are expected back tonight. 
Miss Kathleen Slade of Manches- 
ter-by-the-Sea, was the guest of honor 
recently at a very pretty party given 
by Mrs. William Cook of Dorchester, 
with whom she is visiting. 
Daniel Sheehan of the New York 
police force is coming to manchester 
next Monday to spend a week of his 
vacation with his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Daniel Sheehan, Norwood ave- 
nue. 
The band concert last night by the 
Salem Cadet Band drew out a record 
attendance for this season. It is esti- 
mated more than 2000 people 
crowded the square and side streets 
ir motors and afoot to hear a splendid 
program. The next concert will be 
the coming week, on Thursday even- 
ing. 
During the heavy thunder shower 
Monday afternoon the copper-covered 
‘cupola of the Edward S. Grew barn 
at West Manchester was struck, and 
the cupola was partly demolished. 
Other damage of a minor nature was 
done to the exterior of the building. 
Immediately under the cupola on the 
upper floor of the structure at the 
time were the wife and three children 
of James McElhanney, the coachman. 
Aside from a severe shock they were 
not injured in the least. At the same 
time the stable of Gordon Abbott, 
nearby, was struck. Some of- the 
casing was r‘nped off and electric and 
telephone wires were put out of com- 
mission. 
Friday, August 13, 1915. 
TAX RATE $ro. 
Drop oF $1.20 IN MANCHESTER TAX 
Rate, 
Manchester is one of the few 
towns and cities of the Common- 
wealth to show a decrease in the tax 
rate this year. The board of asses- 
sors, Edward S. Knight, chairman, 
announced the rate last Saturday,— 
$10 per $1000 of valuation, which is 
a decrease of $1.20 from last year, 
when the rate was $11.20. 
The rate is based on a valuation of 
$20,000,580, which is an increase of 
$3,215,300 over last year. The valu- 
ation last year was $16,785,220. 
Practically the whole of the increase 
ig in personal property. 
The figures of valuation used by 
the assessors in getting the tax rate 
are as follows: 
‘Residents — personal, $10,855,973; 
real estate, $4,168,2 (buildings 
$2,426,500, land $1,741,790). 
Non-residents — personal, $81,292; 
real estate, $4,924,245 (buildings 
52,200,600, land $2,723,645). 
Total—personal $10,937,265; real 
estate, $9,092,535 (buildings $4,627,- 
100; land $4,465,435). 
(Grand tOtalea,ihcts weve $20,029,800 
Less: exemptions = ..\.2) a. 29,220 
Total property assessed 
ATT ier Ol 5 cece ent $20,000,580 
The town voted to raise by taxation 
$195,000. The assessment on the 
above basis will net about $200,000. 
Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Floyd, who 
have been spending the summer at 
Annisquam, are planning a motor trip 
with friends, to the White Mountains 
next week. 
Beginning Saturday, Aug. 14, we 
will sell 300 pair of Ladies Low 
Shoes at a greatly reduced price, 
come early while the picking is good. 
Bell’s Cash Store, Central Sq. adv. 
Bathing Suits at E. A. Leth- 
bridge’s. adv, 
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ter. 
The next band concert 
Thursday evening, Aug. 19. 
F, J. Merrill was on a trip to Nex 
York, by boat, from Boston, over the 
last week-end. 
Miss Flora Joy of Mansfield spent 
last week-end witn her friend, Mrs. 
C H. Rayner, Norwood ave. 
C. E. Bullard of Peterboro, N. H., 
was in town yesterday for a brief visit 
with his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Lodge. 
On and after Sept. 1, my store will 
be run on strictly cash basis. No 
goods will be charged to anyone. All 
goods will be marked at the lowest 
prices. James Beaton, Manches- 
adv. 
Miss Louise Olden of Neponset is 
concluding a two weeks’ vacation at 
Manchester Sunday. Miss Bertha 
Marie Meroth, who has been here 
with Miss Olden will remain another 
two weeks, 
The Manchester Boy Scouts will 
start next Wednesday, Aug. 18, on 
their annual outing to Lake Province, 
N. H., to be gone two weeks. This 
camp is open to all boys in Manchester 
»etween the ages of 12 and 18, upon 
the payment of $6 for the two weeks. 
Rev. A. G. Warner will superintend 
camp and Mr. Granville ~:ombie 
of Manchester will be cook. All 
further details may be learned of 
A. G, Warner. 
The Baby Show and Sunligat 
Party to be held in connection with 
the W. R. C. bazaar next week, in 
Manchester Town hall, will be on Fri- 
day afternoon, the 2oth, instead of 
Thursday as previously planned. The 
bazaar will be held on Wednesday, 
Thursday and Friday. The children’s 
party will be on Friday afternoon 
from 2 to 5, and the bazaar will close 
in the evening of that day with 4 
dance. | Prof. Mack of Boston has 
been secured for the Punch and Judy 
show that afternoon and an entertain- 
ment of merit may be looked for, Ad- 
mission only Io cents. 
Remember the COAL MARKET is about to rise and NOWIS THE TIME to get the CLEANEST and BEST of COAL at the LOWEST 
POSSIBLE PRICES. 
Daily deliveries by AUTO TRUCK all along the Shore. 
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G. E. WILLMONTON 
Attorney and 
Counselor at Law 
Office: 19 Beach St., Manchester 
Telephone: Manchester 161 
WILLMONTON’S AGENCY 
Real Estate and Insurance of all Kinds 
School and Union Sts., Manchester :-: Old South Bldg., Boston 
SUMMER HOUSES FOR 
RENT 
MORTGAGES - LOANS 
TEL. CONN. 
willbe: 
