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The first lodge of the Knights of Pythias, San Diego Lodge No. 28, was organized October 3, 1874, by Grand Chancellor L. M. Manzer, and is, therefore, nearly a third of a century old. The charter list contained 27 names, of whom only one, L. H. Plaisted, was then a member of the order, he having belonged to Pawtucket, R. I., Lodge No. 5. The three principal officers first chosen were: Chancellor Commander, E. F. Spence; Vice Chancellor, W. W. Stewart; Prelate, G. G. Bradt. The follow- ing is a full list of the original charter members:
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L. H. Plaisted.
Henry Bayly
J. M. Spencer
E. F. Spence
H. M. Covert
W. W. Stewart
E. M. Skinner
J. A. Gordon
A. Condee
G. G. Bradt
F. N. Pauly
E. W. Bushyhead
A. S. Grant
G. W. Hazzard
J. N. Young
C. B. Culver
J. G. Capron
J. W. Thompson
Philip Morse
COL. R. V. DODGE
A conspicious figure in military, political and fraternal organizations, who has served as city treasurer and as president of the Chamber of Commerce
R. G. Balcom
L. B. Willson
S. Statler
D. Cave
G. B. Hensley
C. W. Pauly
E. A. Veazie
Douglas Gunn
Of the above, only two are now members, i. e., G. W. Haz- zard and C. W. Pauly.
The lodge is a very strong and active organization. It is the oldest Pythian lodge in the district.
Red Star Lodge, No. 153, K. of P., was organized September 28, 1887, with a charter list of 17 members from other lodges
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and 60 strangers. The institution was organized by J. M. Van Zant, who was at the time a member of San Diego Lodge, No. 28. The first officers were: Chancellor Commander, T. J. Mon- ahan; Vice Chancellor, G. A. H. Sprague; Prelate, S. G. Mon- tijo. The lodge was named by Chancellor Commander Monahan after his old lodge in Ohio. The present membership is over 400. Of the original charter members, 10 remain, i. e., J. W. Brenning, H. K. Coon, T. J. Dowell, M. German, George R. Har-
JOHN B. OSBORN
Who has filled the chief offices of the Masons and the Elks and served as president of the City Council, and who is a favorite public speaker
rison, George M. Hickman, H. J. Place, F. E. Severance, A. M. Thornburg, and A. M. Turner.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, called the "Rathbone Sisters," is rep- resented by two temples: Woodbine No. 36 and Dunton Tem- ple No. 3. The Uniform Rank, K. of P., is represented by Chevalier Company No. 6, attached to the Third Regiment, Cali- fornia Brigade, with headquarters at Los Angeles.
The Foresters are a flourishing organization, with the follow- ing Courts :
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Court Coronado No. 3798, I. O. F.
Court San Diego No. 7799, A. O. F. Court San Diego No. 28, F. of A. Court Silver Gate No. 138, F. of A. Palomar Circle No. 510, C. of F. of A.
Palomar Court No. 176, F. of A.
Silver Gate San Diego Circle No. 271, F. of A.
The Woodmen of the World have a strong membership. Their camps are Bay View Camp No. 7255, Miramar Camp No. 54, and San Diego Circle No. 161.
The Improved Order of Red Men are represented by Lodge No. 155, Coahuila Tribe. The Eagles have San Diego Aerie No. 244. The Knights and Ladies of Security maintain Council No. 429. The Maccabees are represented by Hive No. 17, Ladies of M., and San Diego Tent No. 26, K. O. T. M. The Order of Pendo have San Diego Council No. 18 and Southwest Council No. 177. The Royal Arcanum meet in San Diego Lodge No. 1214. The Royal Neighbors of America, the Fraternal Grove, the Fraternal Aid, the Knights of Honor, and the Fraternal Brotherhood are all represented, the latter with two councils, San Diego Lodge No. 18 and Tourmaline Lodge.
The A. O. U. W. are represented in Emblem Lodge No. 103, Degree of Honor, and Point Loma Lodge No. 248. The O. d'H. S. assemble in San Diego Lodge No. 22, and Thusnelda Lodge No. 4.
There were a number of societies, other than secret, in San Diego at a very early day. One of the earliest of these was the San Diego Guards, organized in July, 1856. This was one of the most active of local organizations for four or five years, and nearly all the able-bodied Americans in San Diego were mem- bers. It was quietly dropped at the outbreak of the Civil War. George A. Pendleton and a few others who had served in the regular army were the moving spirits. An amusing tradition is that J. Judson Ames, he of the gigantic figure, used to march at the head of the column on public occasions with an ax on his shoulder. The following is a copy of the original muster roll of the company :
Captain Geo. A. Pendleton. 4th Serg. Jos. Sehycoffer.
Ist Lieut. Wm. H. Noyes. 1st Corp. Jno. I. Van Alst.
2nd Lient. D. B. Kurtz. 2nd Corp. Nath. Vise.
3rd Lient. Jas. W. Connors. 3rd Corp. Edw. Kerr.
1st Serg. Andrew Cotton. 4th Corp. Frank Kerren.
2nd Serg. R. D. Israel 1st Drummer Chas. Morris.
3rd Serg. Jas. Donahoe.
1st Fifer F. R. Maretowsky.
Privates.
Privates. Privates.
Ames, J. Judson Alvarado
Anderson, Jos A.
'Blackstone, J. P.
Brown, Jno. Brinkerhoff, J. P.
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Privates
Privates
Privates
Barnes, E. W.
Leighton, Win. H.
Robinson, Wm.
Couts, W. B.
Le Roy, Wm. H.
Rathburn, Chas. S.
Crist, Andrew
Lyons, George
Reiner, Jos.
Chisumn, P. G.
Magee, H.
Smith, Jos.
Darnall, Thos R.
Morse, E. W.
Schiller, Marcus
Estudillo, José G.
Marron, José C.
Sutton, Ansen G. P.
Gerson, Chas.
Mannasse, H.
Smith, A. B.
Goldman, S.
Mannasse, José S.
Schneider, Edw. N.
Gitchell, J. R.
Mannasse, M.
Tolman, Geo. B.
Groom, R. W.
Maxey, A. E.
Whaley, Thos.
Hoffman, D. B.
Pond, J. P.
Ward, Isaac
Herald, Duane
Pond C. H.
Wall, E. A.
Jessup, W. H.
Ringgold, Walter
Wiley, A. C.
This old organization of San Diego Guards was, of course, the legitimate forerunner of the modern militia (N. G. C.). The first military organization after the Civil War was known as the San Diego Light Guards, which organized on October 18, 1876, at Horton's Hall. The first officers were: First lieuten- ant, A. P. Jolly; second lieutenant, Henry Bayly; orderly ser- geant, W. H. Gladstone; first duty sergeant, J. H. Richardson ; second sergeant, J. F. Bowman; third sergeant, J. N. Petty ; fourth sergeant, Ang. Warner.
This seems to have died out in a little while, and it was not until early in April, 1881, that the organization of the City Guards was effected. The organization began amid considerable enthusiasm, with 60 names on the roll. The first officers were : President, Douglas Gunn ; secretary, Philo E. Beach ; treasurer, O. S. Hubbell. The military officers were: Captain, Douglas Gunn; first lieutenant, Martin Lacy ; second lieutenant, George M. Dannals. A successful entertainment was soon after given for their benefit, and on October 12th the company was reorgan- ized, with the same officers as a company of the 7th Regiment Infantry of the National Guard of California. Douglas Gunn continued to act as captain of this organization as long as he lived. Upon his return from the East after retiring from the Union, in the fall of 1887, he was presented with a very valua- ble sword by his comrades.
The present officers are: Ed. Fletcher, captain; H. R. Fay, first lieutenant; H. J. Schlegel, second lieutenant. The cap- tains since organization have been :
Douglas Gunn, Thomas A. Nerney,
Richard V. Dodge,
Harry M. Schiller,
John M. Smith, Ed Fletcher.
The Third Division of the Naval Militia is commanded by Lieutenant Roscoe Howard, and uses the old U. S. S. Pinta as its headquarters.
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The Society of Veterans of the Mexican War was organized January 12, 1878. Colonel Wm. Jeff Gatewood was chosen pres- ident; G. F. W. Richter, secretary. Others present were: Cap- tain Ferris, Dr. Wm. A. Winder, Joseph Leonard, E. M. Rankin, D. B. Bush, and A. H. Julian.
The G. A. R. are strong in San Diego. The first post organ- ized was Heintzelman Post No. 33. In 1882, Memorial Day was observed for the first time in San Diego under their auspices. Colonel E. T. Blackmer delivered the oration. Datus E. Coon Post No. 172, Heintzelman Corps No. 1, W. R. C., and Datus E. Coon Corps No. 84 are active branches. General U. S. Grant Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., and Heintzelman Woman's Relief Corps No. 1 represent the activities of the ladies of the G. A. R. The latter corps was organized in July, 1883, and was the first auxiliary of the G. A. R. organized in this state.
The Spanish-American War Veterans have a post called Camp Bennington.
John Morgan Camp 1198 represents the United Veterans of the Confederacy.
San Diego Parlor No. 168, N. S. G. W., were organized in 1887 and formally installed with imposing ceremonies, June 8, 1887. The first officers were: President, W. J. Hunsaker; first vice- president, W. E. Princely : second vice-president, C. A. Camp- bell : third vice-president. C. A. Loomis; treasurer, M. Klauber; trustees, W. H. Hooper, Harry Schiller, and B. Bacon. In Sep- tember. 1887, Admission Day was celebrated, for the first time in San Diego, under the auspices of the new organization.
The Native Daughters of the Golden West also maintain an organization.
The first Pioneer Society in San Diego was organized Febru- ary 12. 1872. Membership was to be limited to persons arriv- ing before 1854. The following is a partial list of the first members :
W. B. Couts, December 26, 1849. José G. Estudillo, native born. George Lyons, December, 1846. Thomas Whaley, July 22, 1849. Marcus Schiller, September 22, 1853. James W. Connors, October, 1852. Wm. A. Winder, May, 1853.
John W. Leamy, October, 1851.
Daniel P. Clark, March 6, 1847. T. G. Battaile, November, 1849. Miguel Aguirre, native born. Thomas P. Slade, May, 1849. A. O. Wallace, October 22, 1852. Thos. H. Bush, February, 1853. D. Crichton, September, 1853. E. W. Bushyhead, August 2, 1850.
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Another San Diego Pioneer Society was formed at the resi- dence of John G. Capron, March 1, 1888. E. W. Morse was elected president and Douglas Gunn, secretary. The date limit set was January 1, 1871. This and the former society seem to have survived but a short time. The only pioneer society now in existence is the Ladies' Pioneer Society, of which Mrs. Mathew Sherman is president and Mrs. M. A. Steadman is sec- retary. This society was formed May 31, 1895. The first pres- ident was Mrs. Flora Kimball, and the secretary Mrs. Hattie
HERBERT A. CROGHAN A leader of the Masons and Knights of Pythias, and a member of the Board of Education
Phillips. Membership is limited to those arriving before Janu- ary, 1880. There are at present more than 100 members.
A New England Society was formed in San Diego on Novem- ber 23, 1854, the officers of which were: President, O. S. With- erby ; vice-presidents, Judge J. Judson Ames, Colonel J. R. Gitchell, and Captain H. S. Burton, U. S. A .; recording secre- tary; Captain George P. Tebbetts; corresponding secretary, Judge E. W. Morse. A committee was chosen to make arrange- ments for the celebration of Forefathers' Day, but at this point
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the record ends. The present New England Society was formed a few years ago.
The San Diego Society of Natural History was incorporated in October, 1874, and has maintained an active existence to the present. The society has had but. three presidents. The first was Dr. Geo. W. Barnes; the second, Daniel Cleveland. At the present time General A. W. Vogdes is president, and Frank Stephens secretary. The San Diego Lyceum of Sciences existed for some years, but is now dormant.
On February 7, 1880, there was a fight between a badger and some dogs, which was witnessed by a large crowd. Someone who witnessed it wrote an indignant article which appeared in the Union, and that paper urged the immediate formation of a soci- ety for the prevention of cruelty to animals. A public meeting was held and the organization soon after perfected. The first officers were: M. S. Root, president; D. Cave, vice-president ; George N. Hitchcock, secretary; E. W. Morse, treasurer. The society was succeeded by the San Diego Humane Society, the present officers of which are: Dr. Thomas Gogswell, president; Mrs. H. L. Hall, secretary.
The first W. C. T. U. in San Diego was organized by Frances E. Willard, in 1884. Mrs. C. D. Watkins is president, and Mrs. Elizabeth Linguian, secretary.
Besides those which have been mentioned, San Diego has a large number of clubs and societies, such as are usually found in larger cities.
CHAPTER X
ACCOUNT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
HE first agitation for the purchase of a fire engine at Horton's Addition began in the fall T of 1869, when the newspapers took the ques- tion up and discussed it with some vigor. As a first step, a benefit was given at Horton's Hall, which netted $250, and on the 20th of the same month another entertainment was given for their benefit. The formal organiza- tion was effected on May 17th, when about 50 citizens met and formed themselves into the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company. The following officers were selected: Foreman, W. S. McCor- mick; first assistant, John N. Young; second assistant, William P. Henderson ; secretary, B. C. Brown ; treasurer, A. H. Julian. On June 8th, the first regular meeting was held and the same officers chosen to serve for the ensuing year, except that John H. Todman was made treasurer, in place of A. H. Julian, and the following additional officers were selected: President, Chal- mers Scott ; steward, John M. Heidelburg ; trustees, A. H. Julian, E. W. Nottage, and George W. Hazzard.
It took more than a year to raise money enough to secure a truck. In June, 1871, it is recorded that Mr. Whitaker had returned with all the materials for the construction of a first- class fire-truck. The sum of $500 had been subscribed for the purchase of apparatus and $400 more were needed. The first ball was given by the new department early in September; it was a social success, but a financial failure. On October 12th the new truck was finished and housed. In November of this year, the business men sank a well opposite the store of Julian & Stutsman, expressly as a protection against fire. Additional equipment was gradually acquired and the efficiency of the department began to improve.
A year later, October 9, 1872, the suecessor of the hook and ladder company, known as San Diego Fire Engine Company No. 1, was organized, and the agitation for the purchase of an engine was renewed. The first fire plug in the city was set up by S. P. Abell, in front of his building on Fifth and D Streets. The water was turned on and a test of it made on April 9, 1874.
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In November San Diego Engine Company No. 1 received a new hose carriage.
In January, 1878, the arrival is proudly recorded of a new fire alarm bell, which "measures over 3 ft. across the mouth and will be heard for miles around." .It weighed 550 pounds, and cost $95. This bell was used until July 1, 1880, when it was broken. As the department was a volunteer one, the loss of the bell was a serious matter. There was some difficulty and delay in replacing it, and the fire company resolved, early in Septem- ber, that it would consider itself out of active service until the city had a new bell. It was not secured until February 1, 1881. The new bell weighed 1,000 pounds and cost $300.
In the early 80's the fire department ran down and reached a very low ebb. In September, 1883, there was danger that it could not be kept up any longer, and the newspapers appealed to the citizens to aid it. An appropriation of $100 by the city council was asked, so "that the fire department can be brought up to an effective force of 25 or 30 members," and the Union hoped that "no calamity may befall this city while in the help- less condition of being without a fire department." These efforts resulted in an improvement in the condition of the department, but no large departures followed.
On December 12, 1884, occurred one of the most noted fires of early days. This was the burning of the planing mill and beehive factory of George M. Wetherbee, on the corner of G and Arctic Streets, with a loss of $12,000.
In April, 1885, another new fire bell was needed, and there was some trouble in securing a satisfactory one. The first bell sent had to be returned; a new one arrived on July 23d, and was put into commission. Bryant Howard gave the sum required for its purchase, $500, and the bell was inscribed: "Presented to San Diego Engine Company No. 1, by Bryant Howard, Cash- ier Consolidated National Bank, San Diego."
Coronado Engine Company No. 1 was organized on April 22, 1886, and the following February it was announced that bids for the erection of an engine house for its use would be adver- tised for.
The fire department having sent for a belt, hat, and trumpet, they were offered to Chief Engineer S. M. McDowell, who used them from December, 1886. In the following March, McDowell made a number of recommendations in his annual report. He wished a tower erected at the foot of Fifth Street and the old bell placed in it; a steam fire engine was needed, also two new hose carts and more horses. He also suggested the considera- tion of a paid fire department and an electric alarm system.
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The new hose carts were promptly furnished, and, in April, Coronado Fire Engine Company No. 2 was formed and negotia- tions were opened for the purchase of a steam fire engine. The engine purchased was made by La France Engine Company, of Syracuse, New York. It cost about $4,000 delivered, arrived early in November, 1887, and was San Diego's first steam fire engine. It is now kept as a relic in Engine House No. 1.
In the fall of 1886, the city trustees created the Board of Fire Delegates of the City of San Diego, to consist of the trustees of
A. B. CAIRNES
Who served for years as Chief of the Fire Department and developed the organization from the level of a country town to a metropolitan standard
the different fire companies. These trustees met on January 6, 1887, for organization and election of officers. Those present were James Rooney, Theodore Fintzelberg, and Albert Hertz, trustees of San Diego Engine Company No. 1; and Frank J. Higgins, Henry L. Ryan, and A. F. Dill, trustees of Coronado Engine Company No. 2. They chose for their president, James Rooney ; secretary, Frank J. Higgins; treasurer, Bryant How- ard; chief engineer. S. M. McDowell; assistant engineers, John Moffitt and C. F. Murphy.
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The equipment of the fire department at the close of the year 1887 consisted of the following: 2 steam fire engines, 2 hook and ladder trucks, 1 hose cart, 3,500 feet of hose, 11 horses, and 6 chemical fire extinguishers. The expenses of the department for the year were between $12,000 and $13,000, although there were only 2 salaried officers.
In the year 1888, the department not having kept pace with the growth of the city and the bursting of the boom making it impossible for the trustees to provide sufficient equipment, the department had a hard struggle and was unable to perform its work properly. The hook and ladder trucks had to be pulled by hand, on account of the shortage of horses. There were other causes of complaint, and the dissatisfaction and disorganization were so great that insurance men became alarmed. Engineer McDowell resigned in March and was succeeded by Albert Hertz. The fire companies then in existence were :
San Diego Engine Company No. 1, consisting of 32 men, 12 of whom were active; Howard Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, 48 men, 25 active ; and Coronado Engine Company No. 2, 65 men, which had disbanded, but was reorganized in April. On June 4th a new volunteer company was organized and called the M. D. Hamilton Brigade. In July, the department was reorganized, new officers elected, and a set of by-laws adopted.
During the spring, summer, and fall of 1888, a series of dis- astrous fires occurred, which many believed were of incendiary origin. A list of the principal conflagrations at that time is given herewith :
On May 3d, a fire burned over half the block bounded by Fifth, Sixth, F and G Streets. The heaviest losers were Ham- ilton & Co., Fred N. Hamilton, and Williams & Ingle. The total loss was about $150,000, The building consumed was known as the Central Market, and was built in 1873.
Sixth Street, between F and G, was the scene of a destructive fire on May 26th. The San Diego Printing Company was burned out and the postoffice had a narrow escape. The loss was about $40.000.
On June 1st, the buildings of Foreman & Stone, on Seventh Street, with their contents, were burned. The loss was about $40,000.
A frame building on H Street, between State and Union, was consumed by fire on August 29th ; loss, $6,000.
On September 5th, the new Backesto Block, on the corner of Fifth and H Streets, was totally destroyed by fire. It was owned by Dr. J. P. Backesto, of San José, and was built in 1887 at a cost of $45,000. The heaviest losers were Klauber & Levi, whose loss was about $250,000, with $150,000 insurance.
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Hunsaker, Britt & Lamme, attorneys, lost their law library (the best in the city), valued at $15,000. The total loss was over $300,000.
On January 23, 1889, the Board of Fire Delegates ordered certificates of membership to be issued to the following fire com- panies, which shows the organizations that were in existence at that time, as re-numbered :
San Diego Engine Company No. 1. Horton 66 66 2.
RICHARD A. SHUTE
Who succeeded Chief Cairnes as head of the Fire Department, retiring from the position in 1907 with a good record to his credit
Hamilton
66 3.
Howard Hook & Ladder 66
2.
Hart
When the new city charter was adopted, in the spring of 1889, provision was made, for the first time, for the organization of a paid fire department. The control of this department was vested in a board of fire commissioners, appointed by the mayor. In pursuance of this power, Mayor Donglas Gunn sent to the council, early in May, 1889, the following names for members
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of the first board: John P. Burt, J. K. Hamilton, and E. F. Rockfellow. This board was approved by the council, and organ- ized by electing Burt president, and Henry Bradt secretary. On June 5th the board selected A. B. Cairnes as the first chief engineer of the new department.
Mr. Cairnes was an old fireman. He was a member of the New York fire department several years, and foreman of Wash- ington Engine Company No. 20, in that city, from May, 1862, until the volunteer service was terminated by the organization of the present Metropolitan Fire Department, in 1866. He remained at the head of the San Diego fire department until November 29, 1905, when he resigned on account of age and ill health.
At the time of this reorganization, the force and equipment of the fire department were as follows: 1 chief, 2 engineers, 5 foremen, 6 drivers, and 28 firemen; there were 2 steam fire engines, 2 hose carriages, 1 hose wagon, 2 hook and ladder wag- ons, and 11 horses.
The Gamewell system of electric fire alarms was installed in 1892. In this year also a number of new engine houses were fit- ted up and occupied.
The successor of Chief Cairnes is Richard A. Shute. Mr. Shute has been identified with the department since 1888, when he became driver of Horton Hose Company No. 1. Before com- ing to San Diego, he was member of the San Francisco fire department and saw considerable service.
At the present time, there are 30 fire alarm stations. The loca- tion of the different engine houses is as follows :
Engine and Hose Company No. 1; southeast corner of Second and E Streets:
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1; southeast corner of Tenth and B Streets;
Engine and Hose Company No. 2; southeast corner of Tenth and B Streets;
Hose Company No. 3; southeast corner of Eighth and J Streets; Chemical Engine; Fourth and Laurel Streets;
Combination Chemical; Kearny Avenue between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Streets;
Combination Chemical; Twenty-third and F Streets;
Combination Chemical; Ninth and University Streets.
The following table shows the officers of the fire department, from its organization :
NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT. I.
BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS. 1889 1891 1893
Pres. J. P. Burt G. B. Grow G. B. Grow
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J. K. Hamilton E. F. Rockfellow
J. P. Burt J. P. Burt E. F. Rockfellow Geo. W. Marston
Chief Eng'r A. B. Cairnes 1895
A. B. Cairnes 1897
A. B. Cairnes
1899
Pres. G. B. Grow
Geo. R. Harrison J. E. Wadham
G. B. Grow G. B. Grow
C. A. Dievendorff J. P. Burt
Chief
Eng'r A. B. Cairnes 1900
A. B. Cairnes 1901
A. B. Cairnes 1903
Pres. B. F. Mertzmann
E. J. Carter Jno. P. Burt
B. F. Mertzmann B. F. Mertzmann
Jno. P. Burt Jno. P. Burt
Chief
Eng'r A. B. Cairnes 1904
A. B. Cairnes 1905
A. B. Cairnes 1905-6
Pres. Jno. P. Burt
Geo. R. Harrison Geo. R. Harrison
Jno. P. Burt
Vernon D. Rood
A. G. Edwards
Chief
Eng'r A. B. Cairnes
R. A. Shute R. A. Shute
II.
STATISTICS OF FIRES AND FIRE LOSSES.
Department called out: Still Box Total Alarms Alarms Alarms
Losses
1889
$33,145
1890
19
10
29
17,650
1891
8,035
1892
25
10
35
11,175
1893
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