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61st Annual Bull Family Picnic, August 29, 1928Entry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
These documents provide a financial and organizational overview of The William Bull and Sarah Wells Family Association, Inc. for the period of 1927–1928, alongside an announcement for their 61st Annual Bull Picnic.
1. 61st Annual Bull Picnic Details
The association announced its 61st annual gathering with the following details:
Date: August 29, 1928 (the last Wednesday in August).
Location: The "Stone House" in Hamptonburgh, Orange County, NY.
Logistics: The N.Y.O. & W. train arriving at Campbell Hall at 7:45 AM would be met by the association. Other train arrivals required advance notice to John G. Thew.
Luncheon: A "basket luncheon" style where members brought their own food. Coffee was provided, but attendees were instructed to bring their own cups.
2. Financial Overview (Treasurer’s Report)
The reports, submitted by Treasurer Ernest M. Bull, track the association's finances both for the specific fiscal year and cumulatively since 1921.
Fiscal Year: July 1927 – July 1928
The association saw a deficit for this specific year, as expenditures significantly outpaced the receipts collected by July 1st:
Total Receipts: $468.00 (primarily from subscriptions, rent, and hay sales).
Total Disbursements: $813.18 (major costs included $372.39 for repairs and $185.48 for taxes).
Cumulative Totals (1921 – 1928)
The long-term financial health of the association remained stable:
Total Collections to Date: $16,178.10
Total Disbursements to Date: $15,898.90
Cash on Hand (July 1, 1928): $279.20 in Citizens Bank, Monroe, NY.
3. The "Old Stone House" Mortgage
A recurring theme in the financial reports is the management of the mortgage for the "Old Stone House."
Principal Paid (1921–1928): $12,000.00.
Remaining Balance: As of July 1928, a balance of $1,000.00 remained on the mortgage.
Endowment Fund: The report notes a separate $157.60 held in the Newburgh Savings Bank specifically for an endowment fund.
