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62nd Annual Bull Family Picnic, August 28, 1929Entry/Object ID
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William Bull and Sarah Wells Stone House AssociationScope and Content
These documents detail the announcement and financial status for the 62nd Annual Bull Picnic, scheduled for August 28, 1929, at the Stone House in Hamptonburgh, New York.
Below is a summary of the key highlights from the announcement and the Treasurer's Report.
Event Details
Date & Time: August 28, 1929. Luncheon starts at 1:00 PM (Daylight Saving Time), followed by a business meeting at 2:00 PM.
Location: The Stone House. If it rains, the event moves to the Hamptonburgh Grange.
Transportation: Since railroad travel to the picnic has declined, trains will no longer be met automatically. Attendees must send a special request to John G. Thew to be picked up at the Campbell Hall station.
New Activities: The association is "experimenting" with dancing for the young people, to be held at the Grange Hall starting around 2:30 PM.
Special Milestone: The program triumphantly notes, "THE MORTGAGE WILL BE BURNED."
Financial Status (as of July 1, 1929)
The Association reported a very healthy financial year, bolstered by specific pledges to eliminate their debt.
Treasurer’s Summary
Category Amount
Total Receipts (1928-1929) $1,946.50
Total Disbursements $1,509.05
Cash on Deposit (Citizen’s Bank) $1,115.65
Endowment Fund (Newburgh Savings) $448.71
Key Financial Insights
Mortgage Paid: A major disbursement of $1,000.00 was made to pay off the principal of the mortgage.
Income Sources: Revenue was generated through annual payment plans, specific mortgage pledges, and the sale of hay from the farm land.
Future Needs: Despite being debt-free, the Treasurer warns that income from hay sales is uncertain and that the Association still faces recurring costs for taxes (approx. $170–$200), insurance, and repairs.
Future Projects & Proposals
Memorials: There is a desire to create a special memorial for family members who served in the World War.
Land Use: Proposals include the reforestation of parts of the property and the purchase of a small plot of ground (about 50 feet square) to protect the Sarah Wells Marker and the site of the original log cabin.
Endowment Fund: Contributions are still being encouraged to ensure the long-term maintenance of the Stone House and grounds.
