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CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
CITY OFFICERS
MAYOR'S ADDRESS
AND THE
ANNUAL REPORTS
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
VERNA MARIQUE MOCCCLI
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE YEAR
1906
Published by Order of the City Council
NEWBURYPORT Press of Squire & Swan, Printers 1907
PAY DAYS
City Treasurer's Office, City Hall, January, 1907.
Regular weekly pay day, Monday. Monthly pay day, first Thurs- day after the first Monday of each month. Military aid is payable the first day of each month at City Clerk's office.
Please call on the regular pay day for your money.
HARRY F. WHITON, City Treasurer.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY
City Clerk's Office, City Hall, January, 1907.
Persons having bills against the city are requested to present them at this office on or before the last Monday of each month.
Charges against the different departments must be made out on separate bills.
Be careful to note who ordered the article or articles; and if for labor, where it was performed, and under whose direction ; with the proper dates, and approval of person ordering the same.
HENRY W. LITTLE, City Clerk.
OFFICE HOURS
MAYOR - From Jo a. m. to 12 m. daily.
CITY CLERK-From 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Saturday : 9 a. m. to I p. n1.
CITY TREASURER AND COLLECTOR - From 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. Sat- urdays : 9a. m. to I p. m. First Thursday evening after the first Mon- day : 7 to 9 p. m.
CLERK OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE POOR-From 9 a. n1. to 12 in .; 2 to 4 p. m. Saturdays : 9 a. m. to 12 m. June, July and August : 8.30 a. ni. to I p. m.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS-From 4 to 5 p. m1. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Froni 9 to 10 a. m. Wednesdays.
ASSESSORS- From 10 a. m. to I p. m. Wednesdays of each week.
CITY GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS-1906
MAYOR WILLIAM F. HOUSTON Residence : 2 Harris street. Office, City Hall
BOARD OF ALDERMEN President of the Board : ARTHUR P. BROWN Ward One
GEORGE H. WELCH ..... 20 Oak street
Ward Two
GEORGE P. PECKHAM 32 Charles street Ward Three
ARTHUR P. BROWN .9 Orange street
Ward Four
CHARLES P. KELLY
126 Merrimac street
Ward Five
JOHN B. BLOOD
.232 High street
Ward Six
OBED W. GREATON
18 North Atkinson street
At Large
MOODY B. NOYES ... 53 Federal street Clerk of the Board : GEORGE H. STEVENS, to June ; HENRY W. LIT- TLE, from June to January, 1907 Assistant Clerk : HENRY W. LITTLE, to June
COMMON COUNCIL President of the Council : EDWARD G. MOODY Ward One
HERBERT S. NOYES II Allen street HENRY C. TATE 14 Lincoln street GEORGE S. LANG IO Barton street
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Ward Two
FRANK H. PLUMER .69 Federal street
ORRIN J. FILES 65 Federal street
JOHN J. WALSH . 7 Horton street
Ward Three
EDWARD M. PLUMER .6 Fruit street
HENRY S. BROWN .9 Orange street
ROBERT E. HART
22 Liberty street
Ward Four
WILLIAM H. T. DODGE. 153 High street
CALEB D. HOWARD 39 Boardman street
I Vernon street JOHN D. READY
Ward Five
EDWARD G. MOODY. 218 High street
MICHAEL J. KELLEHER. .24 Carter street
DONALD MORRISON 4712 Olive street
Ward Six
EDGAR ROSS .II Tyng street
LOUIS A. BLAISDELL 55 Ashland street
HERBERT CURRIER. .6 Magnolia street
Clerk of the Council : J. HERMANN CARVER
Clerk of the Committees : J. HERMANN CARVER, 19 Otis Place
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES
FINANCE- Mayor ex-officio, Alderman Noyes, Councilmen Brown, F. H. Plumer, Noyes, Ready and Currier.
ACCOUNTS - Aldermen Greaton and Noyes, Councilmen Ready. Howard and Blaisdell.
PUBLIC PROPERTY- Mayor ex-officio, Aldermen Welch, Peckhamn and Greaton, Councilmen Noyes, F. H. Plumer, Brown, Dodge, Morri- son and Currier.
HIGHWAYS- Mayor ex-officio, Board of Aldermen, Councilmen Kelleher, Tate, Files, E. M. Plumer, Ready and Ross.
FIRE DEPARTMENT - Aldermen Kelly, Noyes, Peckham and Blood, Councilmen Blaisdell, Walsh, Lang, Hart and Howard.
PRINTING - Alderman Blood, Councilmen Hart and Howard.
BRIDGES AND CULVERTS-Aldermen Kelly and Peckham, Coun- cilmen Tate, Dodge and Ross.
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CITY GOVERNMENT
ORDINANCES - Mayor ex-officio, Councilmen Blaisdell and Walsh.
COMMERCIAL INTERESTS - Aldermen Blood and Brown, Council- men Files, Brown and Moody.
CLAIMS - Aldermen Blood and Noyes, Councilmen Lang, Currier, and F. H. Plumer.
FUEL- Aldermen Kelly and Greaton, Councilmen Tate, E. M. Plumer, and Kelleher.
LIGHTING - Aldermen Greaton and Blood, Councilmen Kelleher Walsh and Ready.
WATER SUPPLY AND WATERING STREETS-Aldermen Peckham and Kelly, Councilmen Noyes, Ross and Hart.
SEWERAGE- Aldermen Welch, Blood and Greaton, Councilmen Currier, Lang, Dodge and Morrison.
RULES - President Brown ex-officio, Aldermen Blood, President Moody, ex-officio, Councilmen Ready and Blaisdell.
SAWYER, BROWN, DEXTER AND ATWOOD FUNDS- Mayor ex offi- cio, City Treasurer, ex-officio, President of the Board of Aldermen, ex- officio, President of the Common Council ex-officio.
STANDING COMMITTEES - BOARD OF ALDERMEN
POLICE- Mayor ex-officio, Aldermen Kelley and Brown.
ELECTIONS - Aldermen Noyes, Blood and Welch. ENROLLED BILLS- Aldermen Blood and Noyes. LICENSES - Aldermen Kelly, Noyes and Welch.
STATE AID AND MILITARY RELIEF - Aldermen Kelly, Greaton and Welch.
BROMFIELD FUND - Aldermen Brown, Noyes and Welch.
PUTNAM AND ATKINSON FUNDS, GREEN FUND, TOPPAN FUND, W. O.
MOSELEY FUND, J. R. SPRING FUND, S. W. MARSTON FUND, FROTHINGHAM FUND, BRADBURY FUND, CUTTER FUND, STICK- NEY FUND, E. S. MOSELEY FUND-Aldermen Blood, Brown and Greaton.
STANDING COMMITTEES -COMMON COUNCIL
ELECTIONS AND RETURNS - Councilmen Hart, Lang and Files BILLS OF SECOND READING - Councilmen Brown, Noyes and Plumer. ENROLLED BILLS - Councilmen Dodge, Morrison and Ross.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE
WILLIAM F. HOUSTON (Mayor), Chairman, ex-officio
Prentiss H. Reed, Vice Chairman .. 55 Lime street William P. Lunt, Superintendent and Secretary, to June
E. L. Willard, Superintendent and Secretary .. Office at City Hall Robert G. Allen, Truant Officer, to November
Joshua L. Chase, Truant Officer. Office at City Hall
TERM: TWO YEARS
Ward One
Ernest W. Bliss, term expires 1906. IO Allen street George P. Merrill, term expires 1907 .. . 13 Allen street Ward Two
Prentiss H. Reed, term expires 1906. 55 Lime street Charles W. Bailey, term expires 1907. 62 Prospect street Ward Three
William F. Lunt, term expires 1906 .... 16 Buck street John F. Young, term expires 1907. 9 Fruit street
Ward Four
Charles F. Johnson, term expires 1906. 45 Washington street Clarence C. Day, term expires 1907. . .21 Titcomb street Ward Five
Oliver B. Merrill, term expires 1906. . Monroe street Grosvenor T. Blood, term expires 1907. .232 High street Ward Six
William R. Usher, term expires 1906 .30 Broad street Paul A. Merrill, term expires 1907. 24 Tyng street
BOARD OF ASSESSORS (Office, City Hall)
TERM : THREE YEARS
George P. Sargent (Chairman ) term expires Dec.1908. . 10 Strong street Charles L. Perkins, term expires Dec., 1907. ..... 1012 Bromfield street Eben C. Knight (Sec,), term expires Dec., 1906. .... 31 Purchase street
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CITY GOVERNMENT
BOARD OF HEALTH
TERM: THREE YEARS
Simon O. Pilling (Chairman), term expires 1908. 202 High street
Charles W. Page, term expires 1907 12 Horton street J. Eugene Fowle, term expires 1909. 100 State street
Orrin J. Gurney, term expires 1909 .. 256 High street
Agent of the Board
William Thurston 8 Harris street
Clerk of the Board
William Thurston 8 Harris street
Inspector of Plumbing
Charles H. Sargent. 323 High street
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR WILLIAM F. HOUSTON (Mayor), Chairman, ex-officio TERM: THREE YEARS
L. W. Sargent (Vice Chairman), December, 1906. .280 High street Edmund M. Dow, December, 1907. . Parker street Benj. F. Hathaway (resigned), December, 1905. .50 Purchase street Clerk of the Overseers of the Poor William H. Bayley (Office at City Hall). 63 Bromfield street
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
George H. Stevens (City Clerk), ex-officio (resigned) ... 37 Kent street Henry W. Little (City Clerk). 48% Purchase street TERM : THREE YEARS
B. William Barrett, term expires April, 1907 .60 Middle street Albert W. Hopkinson, term expires April, 1906 . 311 High street Benjamin G. Davis (Chairman), April, 1908. I Horton street
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS (Office, 38 Inn Street) TERM : FIVE YEARS
Irvin Besse, term expires May, 1906. IO Garden street John W. Winder, term expires May 1910. 78 High street Timothy J. Harrington, term expires May, 1909. I13 State street Charles A. Bliss (Chairman), term expires May, 1908 .82 Lime street Louis F. Barton, term expires May, 1907. 187 High street
Harold S. Noyes, Secretary and Treasurer
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TRUSTEES OF SIMPSON FUND WILLIAM F. HOUSTON (Mayor), ex-officio
Edward G. Moody (President of the Common Council), ex-officio Thomas C. Simpson, term expires December, 1906 Henry B. Little, term expires December, 1907 Nathan N. Withington, term expires December, 1908 Treasurer and Clerk, James V. Felker and Harry F. Whiton, (City Treasurers)
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS TERM : THREE YEARS WILLIAM F. HOUSTON (Mayor), ex-officio
Arthur P. Brown (President of the Board of Aldermen), ex-officio Edward G. Moody, (President of the Common Council), ex-officio Orrin J. Gurney, term expires December, 1907 John W. Sargent, term expires December, 1908
Charles C. Stockman, term expires December, 1906
COMMISSIONERS OF ATKINSON COMMON WILLIAM F. HOUSTON (Mayor) ex-officio
Arthur P. Brown (President of the Board of Aldermen), ex-officio E. G. Moody (President of the Common Council), ex-officio Alvah Hoyt, term expires April, 1907 Leonard W. Sargent, term expires April, 1906 Orlando F. Hatch, term expires April, 1908
SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS WILLIAM F. HOUSTON ( Mayor), ex-officio
Edward G. Moody, (President of the Common Council), ex-officio William H. Welch (City Auditor), ex-officio William Balch (City Auditor), ex-officio Lawrence B. Cushing, term expires 1907 Henry B. Little, term expires 1906
Treasurer and Clerk : James V. Felker and Harry F. Whiton, (City Treasurers)
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CITY GOVERNMENT
LIQUOR LICENSE COMMISSIONERS Lawrence W. Piper (Chairman and Secretary), term expires May, 1906 Charles W. Cooke, term expires May, 1908 Arthur Withington, term expires May, 1910
TRUSTEES OF WHEELWRIGHT SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL WILLIAM F. HOUSTON, ( Mayor, ) ex-officio
Lawrence B. Cushing, President
James E. Whitney, Treasurer
John W. Winder, Secretary
T. C. Simpson
Edmund D. Codman
City Clerk
George H. Stevens (resigned) 37 Kent street
Henry W. Little 481/2 Purchase street
Office, City Hall Assistant City Clerk
Henry W. Little (to June) 4812 Purchase street
Office, City Hall City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes
James V. Felker (to May II) 12 Harris street
Harry F. Whiton ( elected July 2). 53 High street
M. K. Pettingell, Acting Treasurer .9 Fruit street Office, City Hall Clerk of City Treasurer
M. K. Pettingell .9 Fruit street City Auditor
William H. Welch (resigned) 24 Washington street
William Balch .4 Washington street
Office, Institution for Savings City Solicitor
John C. M. Bayley 14 Fruit street Office, 76 State street City Messenger
Frank H. Rundlett 78 Federal street Office, City Hall
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Superintendent of Schools
William P. Lunt ( resigned) 19 Pond street
E. L. Willard.
. 124 State street
Office, City Hall Superintendent of Highways
James H. Johnston .17 Boardman street
Superintendent of Sewers
James H. Johnston .17 Boardman street
City Physician
Frank W. Snow .24 Essex street Superintendent of Old and New Hill Burying Ground
Alfred Gurney
262 Merrimac street
Tree Warden
Thomas T. Upton .26 Market street
Fish Warden
Charles L. Perkins . IC12 Bromfield street
Chief of Fire Department Selwyn C. Reed II Prospect street Superintendent of Fire Alarm Telegraph Orrin J. Welch 25 Olive street Superintendent of Wires Orrin J. Welch .25 Olive street
Librarian of Public Library
John D. Parsons. Horton street Superintendent of Public Reading Room Helen E. Tilton. . 190 High street
NEWBURYPORT POLICE FORCE City Marshal
Frank L. Lattime 1321/2 Water street Office, Police Station Assistant City Marshal John L. McLean
CITY GOVERNMENT
Captain of the Watch Charles W. Wells Day Officers James F. Murphy Joseph J. Barrett
Edward R. Ayers Seth Young
Philip H. Creasey Daniel J. Lynch George W. Lattime
John J. Bryan Fred H. South George E. Shute
Night Patrolmen
George J. Ross William H. Woodman
Timothy Moynihan
George F. Adams Jr,
John M. Hayes Constables
Frank H. Rundlett Frank L. Lattime Robert G. Allen
John Burke
Deputy Collector of Taxes
George E. Shute .34 Liberty street Inspector of Animals and Provisions
Irving K. Wells. .72 Prospect street
Harbor Master
Benjamin W. Stevens .4 Madison street
Sealer of Weights and Measures
William C. Cuseck. 142 State street
Measurers of Grain
Moses H. Rolfe Dennis Healey Frank W. Landford
Inspector of Milk and Vinegar
Irving K. Wells Office, City Hall
William S. Coffin.
Guagers
Hiram P. Macintosh
Surveyors of Lumber
Orlando F. Hatch Leonard W. Sargent Edgar Ross
Edward G. Perkins Thomas H. Oliver George W. Hussey
Alvah Hoyt William B. Coffin Corliss Shackford
Gideon C. Webster
Edward Perkins Alexander G. Perkins
Joseph Langevin Willard A. Hatch 2d
Fence Viewers
Dexter W. Nutting. William H. T. Dodge
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Weighers of Coal, Hay and Other Merchandise
Charles W. Nelson Fred L. Atkinson
Edward E. Varina
Jackson Greenaway
Frank A. Bray
Harrison F. Smart
F. E. Atkinson
Michael Cashman
Ernest Anderson
Daniel Cashman James Kendall
Edward Donahue
Lawrence Whalen
Fred B. Fanning
John L. Noyes
Edward Donahue Jr.
Annie Healey
Herbert S. Noyes
Thomas Doyle
John Forsey
Harry Mullin
John Norman Michael Twomey
John Sheehan
John Sullivan John Collins James Joy
Freeman P Healey
Alonzo C. Pearson
Joseph L. Jacoby
Moody B. Noyes
E. Jacoby
Mary A. Conway
John J. Collins
Ellen R. Craig
John A. Currier
Jerry Foley
Michael Haley
Patrick Hegarty
Field Drivers
Michael Toomey
. Nathan A. Massey
Pound Keepers
Daniel W. Cate. Pound No. I, Auburn street
Michael Toomey Pound No. 2, Wesley street
Measurers of Wood and Bark
John H. Balch Jr.
John L. Noyes Jere Healey
Frank 'A. Bray Michael Toomey Fred L. Atkinson
Fred B. Fanning
William S. Coffin Michael Cashman
John Collins
Joseph Woods Charles W. Nelson
Measurers of Charcoal
John H. Balch Jr. John L. Noyes
Fred L. Atkinson Jere Healey John J. Collins William S. Coffin
Weighers and Measurers of City Fuel
Edward Donahue Charles W. Nelson William S. Coffin
Inspector of Coal Baskets William S. Coffin Measurer of Upper Leather Luther Carter
George H. Ogden Rudolph Jacoby
George W. Bragg John Mahoney Jere Healey John H. Balch Jr.
James Conley
William S. Coffin
Fred L. Macintosh
MEETINGS
City Council FIRST AND THIRD MONDAY EVENING OF EACH MONTH
School Committee LAST MONDAY EVENING OF EACH MONTH
Overseers of the Poor LAST MONDAY EVENING OF EACH MONTH
REGULAR COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Commencing with last Monday of each month
Monday evening - School Committee, Lighting Streets, etc., Bridges and Culverts, Sewerage, Overseers of the Poor.
Tuesday evening - Public Property. Wednesday evening - Highways, Police.
Thursday evening - Fire Department, Printing. Friday evening - Accounts.
Last Monday of each month - State Aid, Military Aid and Soldiers' Relief.
MAYORS OF NEWBURYPORT
The original charter of the city was adopted by the in- habitants June 3, 1851.
The mayor is elected annually.
Hon. Caleb Cushing* . 1851-1852
Hon. Henry Johnson 1852-1853
Hon. Moses Davenportt 1854-1855-1861
Hon. William Cushing. 1856-1857-1858
Hon. Albert Currier. 1859-1860
Hon. George W. Jackman, Jr. 1861-1862-1864-1865-1877
Hon. Isaac H. Boardman.
1863
Hon. William Graves.
I866
Hon. Eben F, Stone.
1867
Hon. Nathaniel Pierce.
.1868-1869
Hon. Robert Couch ..
1870-1881
Hon. Elbridge G. Kelley
1871-1872
Hon. Warren Currier.
1873-1874
Hon. Benjamin F. Atkinson 1875-1876
Hon. Jonathan Smith 1878
Hon. John James Currier .1879-1880 Hon. Benjamin Hale® 1882
Hon. William A. Johnson 1883-1884
Hon. Thomas C. Simpson 1885
Hon. Charles C. Dame. 1886
Hon. J. Otis Winkley. 1887
Hon. William H. Huset 1888
Hon. Albert C. Titcomb 1888-1889
Hon. Elisha P. Dodge
1890-1891
Hon. Orrin J. Gurney
. 1892-1893-1894-1895
Hon. Andrew R. Curtis 1896-1897
Hon. George H. Plumer .1898
Hon. Thomas Huse 1899-1900
Hon. Moses Brown. 1901-1902
Hon. James F. Carens 1903-1904
Hon. William F. Houston 1905-1906
*Resigned. +Died in office.
HON. WILLIAM F. HOUSTON
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
OF -
HON. WILLIAM F. HOUSTON
DELIVERED JANUARY 1, 1906
Gentlemen of the City Council :
Today we begin another year in the city's municipal life. We have been selected to direct its affairs and guard its interests for the year 1906. Let us see to it that through no lack of earnest endeavor on our part shall its interests suffer, and let us strive to ascertain what is for the good of the greatest number of citizens, and then act without faltering. From the very outset I should consider myself ungrateful if I failed to express my deep apprecia- tion of the confidence again confided in me by my fellow citizens. To meet that confidence has been the control- ing motive that has prompted me in my official acts in the year that has just closed.
We have been chosen from among our fellow citizens to perform the duty of representing them, and while the actual work of the city is done under the direction of the heads of departments, the responsibility for this manage- ment is ours. We should, therefore, keep in close touch with the departments, and by our example inspire those whom we direct with the desire to act promptly, intelli- gently, and judiciously upon every proposition, that our combined efforts may produce the best results for all our citizens.
Let me impress upon your minds the necessity of care- fully considering at all times the finances of our city, and
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let our every action be in accordance with the means at hand to meet it.
The best way for each member of the city government to acquaint himself with the financial condition of the city is by studying the reports of the city treasurer and city audi- tor, and I would urge each one to familiarize himself with their contents. A brief statement of some of the facts, as furnished by the city treasurer, is herewith submitted.
Appropriations for 1905 $197,653 95 Income and transfers. 105,362 29
Making a total amount. 303,016 24
The total expenditures were. 319,994 c6
Making a net overdraft on the books of the city treasurer December 16, 1905. $ 16,977 82
Five thousand eight hundred dollars of this overdraft was caused by the city paying the coupons of the water loan bonds due December 1, which in the past have been paid by the water commissioners.
Gross city debt, December 16, 1905 . $979,225 Co
Less sinking funds, taxes and assessments due from the
state, and cash on hand. 307,688 17
Net debt, December 16, 1905 671,536 83
Net debt, December 17, 1904. 646,829 16
Increase of debt in 1905 $24,717 67
The increase of debt in 1905 is explained as follows: Bridge bonds issued in 1905. $66,000 00
Net expense on sewerage in 1905. 2,107 19
68,107 19
Appropriated to sinking funds in 1905. $18,800 00
Net income on sinking funds in 1905 . 5,580 39
Appropriated to ward six engine house 1,000 00
Bromfield fund ; excess credit balance in 1905 from 1904. 233 00
Overdraft of 1905 ; decrease in 1905 from 1904 5,776 13
Paid water bonds in 1905 12,000 00
43,389 52
Increase of debt in 1905, as above stated.
$ 24,717 67
MAYOR'S ADDRESS
Notwithstanding the new issue of bridge bonds of $66,000, to pay for our share of the Newburyport bridge debt, the net increase of debt is only $24,717.67.
LIMIT OF TAXATION
The amount which can be raised by taxation during the current year of 1906 for municipal expenditure, $12 per thousand on net valuation, 1905, that valuation being $10,801,522, is $129,618.26. This is exclusive of amounts allowed for state and county taxes, interest on city debt, and sinking fund requirements.
TAXABLE PROPERTY
I believe it is a matter of satisfaction to our tax payers to know how our money is expended. I therefore, submit the following :
Total valuation of Newburyport, May 1, 1905, was $10,889,592, divided as follows:
Real estate.
$7,508,900
Personal estate. 3,081,100
Resident bank shares.
299,592
Classified list of buildings assessed in Newburyport May I, 1905 :
Dwelling houses
3,169
Stables.
488
Factories 50
Analysis of tax rate for 1905 :
Rate per $1,000.
$17 40
For city purposes
$15 08
For county tax
I 02
For state tax 1 30
$17 40
Analysis for city portion, $15.08. The several depart- ments expended approximately as follows, per $1,000 val- uation.
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Poor department.
$ I CO)
Schools.
2 96
Fire department.
88
Highways
92
Street lighting.
Police department.
1 00
Board of health
12
Interest account.
68.
Sinking funds
I 50
Overdraft, 1904
: 82
All other purposes
2 IO
Total
$15 08
SCHOOLS
Our schools are in good condition.
While this is a department over which the city has very little control, I know the school committee is very careful in its expenditures. There are in charge of this commit- tee about 2,000 children, with 56 teachers, occupying 12 school buildings.
The appropriation for this department for the year 1905
was
$37,000 co
The income was.
2,453 45
Making the total amount.
39,453 45
The expenses were. 42,036 50
Making an overdraft.
$ 2,583 05
POOR DEPARTMENT
This department is managed by a board of overseers, elected by the people, and it is a matter of pride that no appeal from the worthy poor goes without a response.
This board has full power to expend the appropriation provided by the city council. I think this department is doing all that can consistently be done for the unfortunates under their care.
MAYOR'S ADDRESS
The appropriation was
$12,500 00
Its income. . 3,496 71
Making a total amount. 15,996 71
Its expenditures were.
15,965 44
Leaving a balance of.
$ 31 27
HIGHWAYS
The annual needs of the forty-five miles of streets in this department are very large, and it requires a very large outlay to keep them in a safe and proper condition.
During the past year Arlington street has been im- proved so that now it is one of our best streets, and we are at work on the upper end of Merrimac street, and hope to make a great improvement in the street in that vicinity.
Appropriation $11,450 00
Income . 2,190 55
Making a total amount.
13,640 55
Expenditures. 14,342 15
Overdraft.
$ 701 60
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Newburyport is justly proud of its fire department, its utility is recognized by insurance men generally, and there is a feeling of security and safety against loss by fire in the residential and business portions of the city, which is greatly to its credit.
During the year there has been purchased 1000 feet of new hose, which was very much needed.
Appropriation.
$11,000 00
Income 53 12
Making a total amount.
11,053 12
Expenditures
13,676 51
Overdrawn.
$ 2,623 39
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
This department consists of 13 regular and four reserve officers, who are always ready and willing to perform any duty assigned to them by the proper officers in charge. In this department of the public service we must insist that there be a high degree of efficiency maintained the coming year.
Appropriation. $12,500 00
Income 917 48
Making a total amount.
13,417 48
Expenditures
14,227 50
Leaving an overdraft
$ 810 02
On the morning after Christmas the city was shocked to learn of the unfortunate accident to Captain Creeden of the police force, resulting in his death a few hours after- ward.
Lincoln in one of his immortal speeches, said : “No greater glory can come to me than to meet my end with the consciousness of duty well done."
No greater tribute can be paid the memory of Captain Creeden. He did his duty well, and died in its faithful performance.
I believe Patrick F. Creeden to have been one of the most faithful and efficient men who ever graced the police department. His bravery no man questioned. His mod- esty was apparent to all; a gentleman at all times, and a man whose conscience permitted no deviation from the path of duty.
As a citizen of Newburyport I mourn with you all for his untimely death. As the city's executive I feel deeply the loss of such an official. The life and example of Pat- rick F. Creeden will long remain as an influence for good in this community and a conspicuous example for emula- tion in the police department.
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LICENSES
The verdict of the voters on the license question was that licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors should be granted. By this decision it remains for us to see that the spirit as well as the letter of the law is fully maintained, to the end that legalized dealers may have the protection which is their due, and that the business may be con- ducted in the least objectionable manner, and we trust that the citizens generally will give encouragement to all at- tempts to maintain good order.
PUBLIC PROPERTY DEPARTMENT
The work of the committee in charge of this department is varied in its character. It embraces the care of all the city buildings and repairs on the same. As the work is scattered over the entire city, the results are not so notice- able to a passerby, but from a personal inspection of the various repairs that were necessary, and the manner in which they were made, notwithstanding the necessarily limited appropriation of this department, it is believed that very thorough and intelligent service has been rendered, and that the city has received ample recompense for every dollar expended.
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