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The number of marriages recorded on the books of the city dur- idg the year was 151, three less than last year, and twelve more than certificates issued. The number of marriages solemnized in this city was 130, five more than last year ; the 21 additional mar- riages were solemnized elsewhere and returned to this city for re- cord, one or both of the contracting parties having a residence in this city.
Marriages in each month and quarter as follows :
1st quarter.
2d quarter.
3d quarter.
4th quarter.
January. .. . .
8 April .... 14 July .... 9
October. 14 Feb. . 12 May .... . 7
Aug. . .. 5
Nov 20
March 12 June .. .. 24 -
Sept. .. 13
Dec. 13
32
45 27 47 -
-
Mother.
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Marriages were solemnized by the following named officials : Congregational :
S. J. Spalding 21
D.IT. Fiske 8
Charles P. Mills 7
James H. Ross 2
Presbyterian :
Charles C. Wallace. 8
Melville Smith 1
Methodist :
W. M. Ayers 13
Daniel Richards 10
Roman Catholic :
A. J. Teeling 17
Wm. A. Ryan. 5
James O' Reilley 2
John T. Nilan. 1
Baptist :
John T. Beckley 3
W. H. Stewart. 2
Episcopal :- Edward L. Drown 7
Christian :- Daniel P. Pike
Advent :- John Pearson 10
1
Unitarian :- D. W. Morehouse.
4
Justices of the Peace :
John T. Brown . 1
Edward F. Bartlett. 3
David L. Withington 1
George H. Stevens 1
Non-resident clergymen. 23
Of the latter O. W. Folsom of Newbury officiated at six marriages.
In the marriages recorded for the year it was the first marriage of 123 grooms, the second of 23, and the third of 5. Of the brides it was the first marriage of 132, and the second of 19.
Seven brides were under 18 years of age : one being 15, one 16, and five 17 years of age. Ten grooms were under 21 years of age : one being 17, one 18, five 19, and three 20 years of age.
The oldest couples were-grooms 75 and 76 years of age ; the brides being 50 and 46 years : the third marriage of each of the grooms, and the first of the brides.
The average age of grooms, 28.78 years ; brides, 25.27.
DEATHS.
The number of deaths in Newburyport for the year 1882 was 298, not including six still births ; seventeen more than the preced-
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ing year. The number of deaths recorded on the books of the city for the year was 382, seventy-eight of the number occurring in other places and brought to this city for interment. Interments in the city exceeded the deaths by 22; the number brought here for inter- ment exceeding the number conveyed away by that number ; 31 of the 56 removed for interment were interred in Newbury and West Newbury.
The following table shows the number of interments in the vari- ous cemeteries of this city for the year 1882 :
Catholic Cemetery 104
Oak Hill
83
New Hill Burying Ground. 94
Belleville Cemetery 29
Old Hill Burial Ground. 13
The following table will show the places of interment of those brought to this city for burial from other places :
Oak Hill Cemetery 27
New Hill Burial Ground 23
Catholic Cemetery 20
Belleville Cemetery
4
Old Hill Burial Ground
1
The united ages of the deceased in this city for the year was 11,390, which makes the average for the city for the year 38.3 years, a loss from the preceding year, when the average was 45.44. Death by months and quarters, including still births :
1st quarter. 2d quarter. 3d quarter.
4th quarter.
January .... 22 April .. .27 July . . . . 12
October. . 16
February ... 30 May 32 Aug ... 30 Nov 24
March ..... 25 June 21 Sept .... 37 Dec. . 28 - 77 80
79
68
Deaths from all causes under 10 years of age, not including still births, 91 ; and from all causes over 60 years of age, 104.
For further information relating to age, classification of diseases, etc., reference may be had to tables prepared and published by the Board of Health, in another part of this volume.
Respectfully submitted
GEO. H. STEVENS, CITY CLERK. 16
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
ASSESSORS' OFFICE, CITY HALL, Dec. 1882.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- The Board of Assessors respectfully present their annual report, in a condensed form, of a few of the most important facts, gathered from their official labors in the assessment of taxes for the year just closing, which may be found useful to those of our citizens who are interested in this department of our municipal affairs :
The total assessed value of property for taxable purposes for the year 1882 was $7,417,€98
In Real Estate .. $5,002,550
In Personal Property (including $715,548 in resident bank shares) 2,415 148
$ 7,417,698
The total shows a reduction from last year of $117,758 in the assessed value of taxable property. But the loss is only apparent and not real, and is no evidence of any decline in the wealth of our city. Changes made in the laws of the state, which went into op- eration on the first of May of this year, caused a reduction of $350,000, in personal property which was assessed the year previ- ous. Some part of it was money at interest, loaned on mortgages of real estate, but the largest part was the personal property in shipping engaged in the foreign carrying trade, which is now ex- empt from local taxation ; but in lieu thereof only the annual net income from vessels so employed is assessed to the several owners ; and this returned income amounted to nearly $60,000 for the year ending May 1st. 1882, leaving $286,800 as the net reduction in this class of personal property which had hitherto been subject to taxa- tion ; but the act provides that a detailed and sworn statement from the assessors, made within a specified time, shall entitle the city or town to the tax on this reduction from the state, and the sum of $5136,86 has been received into the city treasury from this source. This reduction of personal property, hitherto taxable, together with the increase of the annual appropriations for city expenses the
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current year, and a larger State tax, will explain the increase in the tax rate over that of the previous year. But a comparison of the real estate valuation of the city shows a gain of more than $150,000, arising chiefly from an increase in our manufacturing industries.
The rate of taxation was $18.60 on a $1000; poll tax, $2.00; whole number of polls assessed, 3,343.
Tax on $7,417,698. $137,969.18
on polls. 6,686.00
Total tax levy. $144,655.18
For the following purposes :
Appropriated for city expenses $128,400.00
City's proportion state tax 8.740.00
county tax. 7,135 54
379.64
Overlay or surplus of taxes
$144,655.18
Number of dwelling houses 2,113
horses
575
coWS. 320
sheep 17
18
Assessors' valuation of property exempted from taxation by statel aws :
Religious societies, real estate. .$217,100
invested funds 58.400
$275,500
Benevolent and charitable institutions, real estate. $9,000
..
invested funds. 149,500
$158,500
Literary institutions, Putnam Free School, real estate $29,000
limited funds 45,000
$74,000
Free Public Library, real estate. $37,000
66 invested funds .. 26,000
$63,000
$571,000
Respectfully submitted,
CHAS. J. BROCKWAY, GEO. W. JACKMAN, JR.
ASESORS.
NATHANIEL GREELEY,
66
oxen .
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REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF MILK.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport:
GENTLEMEN :- The number of persons licensed to sell milk from wagons and vehicles is thirty-seven (37). Ten belonging in New- buryport delivering 167 1-2 gallons, seventeen belonging in New- bury delivering 460 gallons, eight belonging in West Newbury delivering 246 gallons, two in Salisbury delivering 30 gallons, making a total of 903 1-2 gallons daily average ; the largest dealer delivering 62 1-2 gallons on a daily average. Besides this there are sixty (60) registered to sell milk from stores and houses. I have made numerous tests of milk during the year and found it good in every case. Several samples have been brought to me to test by customers who suspected adulteration on account of it de- positing but little cream, but it all proved to be rich milk, showing that it is not always the best milk that gives the most cream, but is very rich in other qualities. It is well known that the milk of some cows is good for butter, while others is preferable for cheese. Our milk dealers are men who own their own milk farms and in most cases deliver the milk in person, and are above suspicion of bring- ing milk to market which is not first class.
C. R. SARGENT, Inspector of Milk. NEWBURYPORT, January, 1883.
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REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- There are nine coal and hay scales located in this city and one railroad track scale, all of which have been tested, and all necessary adjustments made and sealed this year. All large dormant and platform scales known to the sealer have been visited, and with my weights tested and sealed. As there is no salary attached to this office owners have to pay a small fee to cover the expense of sealing their weights and measures. Small as it is (3 cents per weight or measure), it seems to have deterred many from conforming to the law, as there has been a marked and steady decrease of the number brought to be tested since the law was changed removing the salary of the sealer It is evident from the amonnt of business done in the city that a large per cent of our dealers do not conform to the law. Most of the charcoal is now sold in bulk, consequently few baskets have to be sealed. I have measured in bulk some five thousand bushels this year.
C. R. SARGENT, Sealer of Weights and Measures. NEWBURYPORT, January, 1883.
REPORTS
OF THE
COMMISSIONERS
ON
ATKINSON COMMON,
SINKING FUND, AND
HORTON FUND.
1882.
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REPORTS ON HORTON FUND AND ATKINSON COMMON.
REPORT IN RELATION TO THE HORTON FUND.
TREASURER'S OFFICE, Dec. 16, 1882.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- The sinking fund commissioners as trustees of the Horton Fund, herewith respectfully submit the report of the condi- tion of the fund at this date :
Amount of funds Dec. 17th, 1881 $20.476 70
Interest on investments. 875 34
$21,352 04
This fund is invested as follows :
$15,000 City of Gloucester notes, 412 per cent interest. .$15,600 00
3.000 Worcester reg. bonds 41% 3,255 00
City of Newburyport, note 312 per cent 742 50
Deposit in Institution for Savings 1,265 84
Cash on hand 488 70
$21 352 04
Respectfully,
JAMES W. FELKER, Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF ATKINSON COMMON.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- The commissioners, to whom was intrusted the care of Atkinson Common, would respectfully report.
Their labors have not been great, but they have endeavored to give all needful attention to the matter. A season very unfavor- able to the growth and cultivation of trees, by reason of a long and severe drought, has rendered the gift of the city of some valuable trees to them of no use, or almost none. The limited amount of funds in their hands has not warranted any attempt at special im- provements.
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REPORT ON SINKING FUND.
Balance due the city Dec. 17, 1881. $7.82 Expenditures. 5.00
$12.82
Income from rent of land, $8.50; sale of grass, $35 $43.50 Balance due from city to the commissioners 30.68
With this cash on hand, added to the income of the year 1883, we hope something more in the way of embellishment or permanent improvement may be accomplished.
All of which we respectfully submit.
BENJAMIN HALE, Mayor. W. J. HALE, President Common Council.
NEWRURYPORT, December 30, 1882.
REPORT OF THE SINKING FUND COMMIS- SIONERS.
TREASURER'S OFFICE, December 16, 1882. To the Committee on Finance :
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit a report of the condition of the Sinking Fund at this date, it being the close of the financial year :
Total funds December 17, 1881. $31.742.22 Excess of income over expenditures for the financial year
ending this date . 3,255.64
City appropriation for 1882 6,000.00
Interest on investments 1,854.86
Amount of funds at this date $42,852.72
Invested as follows, viz :
$20,000 Newburyport 6s
$19,501.26
7,000 .. 5s.
6,333 88
City of Newburyport note, 6 per cent.
1,031.00
4,050.00
66 2,026.08
Cash on hand.
9,910.50-$42,852.72
Respectfully,
JAMES V. FELKER, City Treasurer
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REPORTS
OF
COMMITTEE ON TRUST FUNDS,
AND
LIGHTING STREETS. 1882.
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REPORT ON FOLLANSBEE FUND.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE FOLLANSBEE FUND.
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the City of Newburyport, Trustees of the Follansbee Fund:
As treasurer of the Follansbee Fund it becomes my duty to pre- sent the following annual report, showing the condition of the fund, and the manner of distributing the income therefrom, for the year 1882, the same being the ninth annual report.
The fund is invested as follows :
$3,000 City Railroad Bonds at 7 per cent $2,850.00
Deposit in Five Cents Savings Bank. 120.00
66 Institution for Savings 30.00
$3,000.00
The income account is as follows ;
Unexpended balance from 1881 $ 1.06
Coupons due March 1, 1882. 105.00
September 1, 1882. . 105.00
$211.06
Paid out on orders issued by the aldermen of the several wards and approved by the mayor :
April[11, 1882. Amos Coffin. .$105 38
Dec 28, 1882. Amos Coffin 99 99
205 37
Unexpended balance to new account. $5 69
The distribution of fuel to persons and families, by wards, is as follows :
Distributed in Ward 1. $28 00
66 2. .. 35 25
66 3 .. 16 88
60
4. 52 73 66
66
5 35 89
66
6. 36 62
$205 37
Coal distributed, 38,500 lbs ; pine wood, 6 cords ; hard wood, 2 6-8 cords. The wood in most cases was sawed and split, the re- cipients being unable to perform the labor.
The number of orders for fuel given is forty-three ; and twenty- four families or individuals have been assisted by this fund during the past year : twelve of them but once ; eight, two times ; two, three times ; one, four times ; and one five times, in sums varying from $2 to $21.38.
GEORGE H. STEVENS, Treasurer.
137
REPORT ON DEXTER AND ATWOOD FUNDS.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DEXTER AND ATWOOD FUNDS.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :-- By an amendment to the city charter, accepted June 29th, 1863, the mayor, president of the common council, and the city treasurer were appointed a board of auditors to examine all the accounts, acts and doings of the board of overseers of the poor, and also to report on all matters relating to the disbursements of the Dexter and Atwood fund, so called. The Dexter fund is dis- tributed in equal amounts by the three overseers, each one having the disposal of one third of the amount. Mr. F. W. Putnam re- ceived had to the credit of wards one and two :
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1882. $30 00
Received during the year 30 00
Received from Charles Noyes, ward 3 and 4 10 00
$70 00
The above amount was distributed to 28 families during the year,
Mr. Chas. Noyes, for wards 3 and 4, received during the year .. $30 00 There was distributed among 15 families 26 00
Balanc on hand $4.00
Harris C. Pearson, for wards 5 and 6, had cash on hand Jan- uary 1, 1882 $7 00
Received during the year 30 00
$37 00
There has been distributed among 12 families 33 00
Balnce on hand Jan. 1, 1883 $4 00
Of the Atwood Fund, Mr. F. W. Putnam, for wards 1 and 2. received one-third.
Cash on hand Jan 1, 1882 $80 64
97 50
Cash received_from __ trustees
178 14
Distributed among 40 families
117 15
Balance Jan. 1. 1883. $60 99
Charles Noyes received for wards 3 and 4 :
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1882. $95 45
Received during the year. 97 50
$192 95
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REPORT ON DEXTER AND ATWOOD FNNDS.
Tranferred to F. W. Putnam for wards 1 and 2 .10 00 Distributed among 16 families 00-63 00
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1883 $129 95
Harris C. Pearson received for wards 5 and 6 :
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1882 $44 50
Cash received during the year. 97 50
There has been distributed among 17 families $142 00
69 50
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1883.
72 50
The City Council appropriated for the aid of the poor for the year 1882. $14,000 00
'The income from other sources was. 2,974 20
Total income. $16.974 20
Total expenses 16,948 08
Undrawn $26 12
There were assisted by the overseers, outside the alms-house, 541 persons, at a cost of $6,051.99. Such help may be very valuable in many cases, but there is great danger of its being abused, and the cost of the department being increased. The cost of aiding the poor and of caring for criminals and insane persons might, it seems to your committee, be lessened, were new and more suitable build- ings erected, with modern improvements. The fund left by the late Rev. Dr. Horton is waiting to be used for the help of the poor, and the city has an abundance of land fit to be used for the same purpose. The income from the cultivation of the city's land was very much reduced by the severe drouth of last summer, though a supply of vegetables for the use of the almshouse was raised.
If in connection with the new building, sometime to be erected, there might be some arrangement made by which a city hospital might be established, in which the care of the city's sick or wound- ants could be provided for, great good might be done and much suffering alleviated. From a small beginning a noble charity might result.
The auditors take pleasure in commending the careful and pains- taking efforts of the overseers and their efficient clerk, not only in looking after the interests of the city, in the economical use of their money, but for their labors to thoroughly provide for the welfare and comfort of the needy and deserving poor.
We respectfully submit the above.
BENJAMIN HALE, Mayor WILLARD J. HALE, Pres. Com. Council. JAMES V. FELKER, City Treasurer.
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RRPORTS ON BROMFIELD AND BROWN FUND.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE THE BROMFIELD FUND.
NEWBURYPORT, Dec. 28, 1882. To His Honor the Mayor and Board of Aldermen:
GENTLEMEN :- The committee of the Board of Aldermen having charge of the disbursement of the income from the Bromfield Fund. respectfully present the following report for the current year.
The income from the investment in the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Co., payable in January, annually, amounted the present year to $400; of this amount there has been expended $201.28, leaving unexpended the sum of $198.72.
The expenditure the present year was for furnishing and trans- planting shade trees and in trimming trees where there appeared a necessity for such services ; but a small amount was expended upon sidewalks, the unexpended balance properly belonging to this de- partment.
T. C. SIMPSON, JACOB T. ROWE } Committee. J. OTIS WINKLEY,
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BROWN FUND.
NEWBURYPORT, Dec, 28, 1883.
To His Honor the Mayor and Gentlemen of the City Council:
The committee on Brown Fund would respectfully submit the following report :
The fund bequeathed for the support of a grammar shool, viz .. fifteen thousand ($15,000) dollars, we find invested in a promissory note of the city of Newburyport, dated April 18, 1879, bearing in- terest at four and one-half per cent per annum, which interest, amounting to $675, is annually applied to the school fund. We find the above note in the custody of the city clerk.
For the committee,
NATHAN D. DODGE, Chairman.
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REPORT ON ATKINSON FUND.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ATKIN- SON SCHOOL FUND.
NEWBURYPORT, Dec. 28, 1882.
To His Honor the Mayor and Board of Aldermen:
GENTLEMEN :- The committee on Atkinson School Fund would herewith respectfully report that the annual report of the treasurer of the fund was presented to the mayor and board of aldermen up to April 29, 1882, showing receipts and expenditures for the past year.
It appears that the income from the fund from various sources was $112.41.
Expended in the support of an evening school in ward six, under the care of Miss S. B. Chute with Miss A. A. Somerby as assistant for forty-four evenings at an expense for teachers, janitor and light- ing of 97.76, the balance of 14.65 being added to the deposit in the Savings Bank.
The fund appears to be carefully managed and the income ap- plied in accordance with the will of the donor.
Respectfully submitted,
T. C. SIMPSON, Chairman.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON LIGHT- ING STREETS.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- The committee on lighting streets beg leave to to submit the following report. While nothing special has tran- spired to make the year eventful, our meetings have been uni- form, pleasant and harmonious. By the contract with the Gas Company's agents, a matter under dispute for years was settled and a precedent established upon which future committees may contract with precision and safety.
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REPORT ON LIGHTING STREETS.
The number of lights at the beginning of the year was 304-138 gas, 166 naptha. Number added during the year, 8 : 2 naptha on the lower end of Hill street ; one each on North Atkinson street, Auburn street, High street near Marlboro street, on Market street. Gas-one on Spring street and one on lower corner of Washington and Summer streets. It will be noticed that the expense for light- ing is considerable more this year than last, while the rate for streetc is the same as last year and the price per foot the same for publi buildings. The increase is on account of the additional number of street lights, the increased number required at the library and read- ing-room and the increased number of burners at City Hall. The expense of the latter being returned to the city treasury in the in- creased rental of rhe hall.
NATHAN D. DODGE, Chairman.
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ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT,
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 16, 1882.
INCLUDING
REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, CITY AUDITOR CITY TREASURER AND COLLECTOR. ALSO, A STATEMENT OF CITY DEBT, AND A SCHEDULE OF CITY PROPERTY.
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTE ON FINANCE.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
NEWBURYPORT, December 28, 1882.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- The joint standing committee on finance respect- fully submit the accompanying statements and reports of the city treosurer, and the city auditor, for the financial year ending Decem- ber 16, 1882.
The books and accounts of the city treasurer have been examined under direction of this committee by the city auditor, and found to be correct and properly vouched.
BENJAMIN HALE, NATHAN D. DODGE, STEPHEN PEABODY, JAMES L. BRYANT, CHARLES C. STOCKMAN -
FINANCE
COMMITTEE.
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
REPORT OF THE CITY AUDITOR.
To the Committee on Finance :
GENTLEMEN ;- In compliance with my duty, I submit to your honorable board my report for the financial year ending Dec. 16th, 1882. I have examined the accounts as placed upon the books by the city clerk, monthly, covering all bills against the city, as pas- sed by the committee on accounts ; also the treasurer's books and accounts, including payments of state and military aid, and find them correctly cast and vouched, the orders of his honor the mayor paid, and charged to the several departments, making the total ex- penses of the year as follows ;
Amount paid by treasurer Piper .$100,901 26
Felker. 48,078 95
$148,980 21
Cash balance in the hands of the treasurer Dec. 17, 1881 .. $8,803 87
Amount received to July 15, 1882 112,704 96
$121,508 83
Amount paid for all departments to July 15, 1882 $100,901 26
Balance cash paid over to J. V. Felker, treasurer 20,607 57
$121,508 83
The accounts of treasurer Piper from Dec. 17th, 1881 to July 15th, 1882, was made up in detail, audited and presented to the committee on finance, and by them examined, and upon their re- port was by both branches of the city government accepted, and Mr. Piper retired, having held the office six years, and performed the duties in a manner which I think gave general satisfaction.
Expenses of the year ending Dec. 16th, 1882 :-
From Dec. 17th, 1881 to July 15th, 1882 $100,901 26
From July 15th to Dec. 16th, 1882 48,078 95
$148,980 21
Cash balance in the hands of treasurer Felker July 15th,
1882, as received from former treasurer $20,607 57
Amount received to Dec. 16th, 1882. 206,252 54
$226,860 11
Amount paid city expenses
$48,078 95 Notes payable and interest 175,077 72
l'ash on hand to new account Dec. 16th, 1882 3,703 44
$226,860 11
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
The city debt Dec. 17th, 1881 ...
$377,061 92
16th, 1882. 365,949 42
Making a reduction during the financial year of. $11,112 50
CITY PROPERTY.
Real estate
$82,790 00
Addition to City Hall to Dec. 16th, 1882 4,410 00
School houses
97,500 00
Engine houses.
11,600 00
Personal property
147,600 00
$343,900 00
TAXES.
The amount of uncollected taxes in the hands of collector
Piper, at the commencement of the year, Dec. 17, 1881. $32.414 46 Amount reassessed 29 24
$32,443 70
Amount collected to July 15th, 1882. $17,134 36
Abated tax of 1877. $ 6 40
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66 1879 1461 49
66
1880 2158 85
6. 1881. 361 54 3.993 38
Passed over to Collector Felker
11,315 96
$32,443 70
Tax of 1879 uncollected July 15th, 1882 $ 51 80
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