He was a selectman of Braintree at this time: "he prepared at home a draft of instructions, and carried them with him to the meeting.
He came of good New England stock, his father being a substantial farmer, and for many years a selectman of the town of Braintree.
The next moment Smyrna saw her first selectman kicking a bleating man around and around the square until the man got down, lifted up his hands, and bawled for mercy.
Batson Reeves, second selectman of Smyrna, understood better than most of the others.
The selectman had returned no answer to the feeble attempts that Mr. Tate had made to open conversation.
It immediately gazed askance at Colonel Gideon Ward, for twenty years first selectman of Smyrna, and growled under its breath about "bossism.
XVII Mr. Gammon's entrance into the office of the first selectman of Smyrna was unobtrusive.
When they drove away the baleful eye of the first selectman spied Squire Alcander Reeves furtively regarding them through the dingy glass of his office window.
He wore a frock coat and shiny silk hat, and inquired whether he had the pleasure of speaking to Captain Aaron Sproul, first selectman of Smyrna.
The constables, however, could giveSelectman Sproul some news.
You'll only be actin' as a citizen of our town--and as first selectman you can insist on our rights.
There ain't a first selectman in this State that has shown any more science in handlin' his job than Cap'n Aaron Sproul of this town.
They arrived at the gate of Cap'n Aaron Sproul, first selectman of Smyrna, simultaneously.
First Selectman Sproul was standing beside a granite post, pounding his fist on it with little regard to barked knuckles and uttering some perfectly awful profanity.
The rumors persisted, and still Moses laughed, for the senior selectman was a big man with flesh on him, who could laugh with dignity.
Jethro's be'n first Selectman ever sense, though he turned Republican in '60.
Wait till we've examined 'em according to law," interposed another, who was a selectman of the township.
Jube took a heavy shot bag from his pocket, and opening it exhibited more gold than the selectman had ever seen in his life.
Atkinson, where he served as selectman and justice of the peace.
At one period of his career, during several successive years he was selectman of Cornish.
He was elected moderator of town-meeting fourteen times, selectman six times, and to the legislature three times.
He was prominent in the town affairs of Sutton, being a selectman for several years, and representing the town in the state legislature.
Only First Selectman Morse, little Hughey Oldys, me and you and 'Lisha and Gilbert, besides Mr. Latimer that does it.
Selectman asked when the postmaster returned and 'Lisha had driven off to Westboro; "or would you rather she were handed over to proper authorities right now?
Mr. Morse, in view of his position, appointed two of the men present to take up the clew; for in these good old days of New England, the First Selectman was virtually mayor of the township and was so chosen.
Judge Allen'll tell you what the fine is," said the selectman gruffly.
The selectman told how Winthrop, after first breaking the speed law, had broken arrest and Judge Allen, refusing to fine him and let him go, held him and his companions for a hearing the following morning.
The presence of this particular selectman stirred up the latent mischief in the scholars.
He was the selectman who had unlocked the school-house.
Daniel glided up the aisle and struck the selectman full in the face.
You needn't wait for Miss Montgomery, Dan," said theselectman in a patronizing tone.
Daniel lost no time in getting to his feet and gathering up his scattered papers, but the selectman arose in protest and put out his hand toward the teacher.
Solon Eldridge was re-elected selectman and so also was Asaph Tidditt.
In his dual capacity asselectman and town clerk Asaph felt himself to be a very important personage.
The selectman stepped close to the carriage and brandished his gun.
Selectman Grant, his weapon in the hook of his arm.
The selectman sat gloomily, elbows squared on his knees, and waited.
Within ten minutes Selectman Grant was whipping his own horse in a direction opposite to that which Harnden had taken.
From the selectman down, nobody seemed to feel that Egypt property was worth anything.
It was the home of Jared Sparks Grant, the first selectman of the town.
But whatever it was that the selectman saw, as he sat there and stared at the wall of Squire Hexter's office, it evidently was not serving in the way of comfort.
Lovering was a prominent member of the Charitable Mechanic Association, was many years a selectmanand a fireward under the old town government of Boston, and was also a member of the first Board of Aldermen, under Mayor Phillips.
A merchant and a former selectman of Boston, member of the Provincial Congress, President of the Massachusetts Board of War during the Revolution, and from Nov.
He was several times a selectman of Boston, and member of both branches of the legislature; was connected with many benevolent institutions, and was for nine years president of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association.
George Henry Sweetser was also a Selectman for years, and was elected to the Legislature for both branches, being Senator for two terms.
He has held the offices of Town Clerk and Selectman longer than any other person in town, and is still in office.
To these may be added Salmon Snow, who held the office of Selectman for several years, and also kept the poor of Saugus for many years with great acceptance.
It was this sameselectman who altered some of my ideas about grafting.
I've told how selectman Morrissy scraped my lawn--admitting I was party to the crime.
He was the first selectman of the town, and a deacon in the church, and however much he prized mercy in the next world he did not intend to have that quality interfere with justice in this world.
Selectman Horton Appears at the Rock Summer was at its height on the Asamuk.
It was Wednesday morning, late in July, when Selectman Horton, clean-shaven and large, appeared at the wigwam under the rock.
Selectman Horton stood well with the community; he was a man of good judgment, good position, and kind heart.
Another of the adventurers was Master Ichabod Pigsnort, a weighty merchant andselectman of Boston, and an elder of the famous Mr. Norton's church.
Stay yet a while," said the selectman as Hutchinson again snatched the pen; "for if ever mortal man received a warning from a tormented soul, Your Honor is that man.
Now, how did the selectman obtain that pamphlet, do you suppose?
But "Pussy" was still haranguing the town selectman upon his crimes of omission and could not give her attention to Janice.
The sister by her side was of much milder temperament, and she was thanking Janice very sweetly while the other scolded Selectman Moore.
There was Walky Dexter scoffing at her Uncle Jason; and here was Selectman Moore criticising the father of little Lottie.
He actually defies you, who are a selectman and an overseer of the poor.
You don't appear to remember that I am a selectman and overseer of the poor," said the Squire.
The selectman said, slowly: "I might say that you are an impudent girl.
I want to speak to that girl, Cross," commanded the wife sharply, and the town selectman did so.
