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There are now in use 103 arc lights of 1200 candle power each, which give general satisfaction and I think this number is sufficient. Good street lights cost
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money, but well lighted streets are a great con- venience and are certainly most effectual aids in the prevention of crime.
Mayor Huse suggested that the streets be kept lighted until a later hour than is now done. The suggestion is a good one, and if a satisfactory contract can be made with the Electric Light Company, it will no doubt often prove a great accommodation to our citizens.
SEWERAGE.
For several years past the subject of sewerage has been one of practical interest to our citizens. Partic- ularly since the introduction of city water it has re- ceived considerable attention, and the necessity of do- ing something in the interest of public health has become a question of great importance.
Early in the year the city council, convinced of the immediate need of a system of sewerage in the city, appointed a committee to examine the subject. After consultation with several engineers, by the advice of Dr. H. F. Adams, chairman of the Board of Health, the services of Mr. E. W. Bowditch of Boston were secured. He made a careful and extended survey of the city, drew plans and pro- files, and in his report to the committee submitted two
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plans for the disposal of sewage. The first provides for a main trunk along Merrimac and Water streets, which is to collect the sewage from the entire city, and discharge into a channel at a point near Half-tide rocks, the estimated cost being $200,000. Another plan, providing for a number of outfalls at different points along the river, is less expensive, the estimate being $154,000.
In the report of the sewerage committee to the council they recommended the adoption of the less ex- pensive plan. They also recommended that the entire work be done at one time, as being the less expensive and more satisfactory, and that the city petition the legislature for permission to make a special sewerage loan. The report was accepted.
I see no reason why this work cannot be completed before the winter of 1889-90, provided the construc- tion is started early in the spring. The subject is one that should be carefully examined and no work com- menced until the plans and profiles are thoroughly understood. I advise the election, by the city coun- cil, of sewerage commissioners, who shall be men of unquestioned integrity and ability, and who shall have the superintendence of the construction of the sewers.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The city has reason to congratulate itself upon the efficiency and excellent condition of this department. It is, and has been, admirably managed under Chief Engineer Eben S. Dole, and those associated with him.
The appropriation was. $7,000 00
Income 677 40
$7,677 40
Expenditures
8,857 42
Overdrawn
$1,180 02
Three thousand feet of new hose were purchased, and new tubes were placed in steamer No. 2. The salaries of the firemen were raised from $18.00 to $30.00 per annum.
In the engine house, formerly occupied by No. 7, a new hose wagon has been placed, which you will con- sider when you make your appropriations for this de- partment.
I believe it would be well to purchase a small amount of hose each year, instead of purchasing a large supply at once, and I recommend that, if possi- ble, the department be worked in districts. Could the horses and drivers of one of the engines be kept at work near the engine house for a certain time, al- ternating with other engines, one would always be on 6
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hand to respond quickly, and thus a conflagration possibly be averted.
I am informed that the entire equipment is now in good condition, except steamer No. 3, which will need new tubes very soon.
Much praise is due the brave men who are ever ready for the call of duty. By their promptness in responding to all alarms, by their energy and ability, they are deserving of all the commendation which is given them. In consideration of their faithful ser- vices and the small remuneration they receive, it seems but right that they should be encouraged in their du- ties with comfortable houses and convenient appara- tus.
I shall heartily co-operate with you in any and all measures advisable to raise to a higher standard, if possible, this department of our city.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Appropriation
$10,000 00
Income .
3,194 26
$13,194 26
Expenditures
12,154 52
Undrawn
$1.039 74
This may be considered one of the most important departments of our government. If you consider th
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responsibility that rests upon its members, the lives and property that are really placed in their hands, too much care cannot be exercised in selecting men of character and efficiency.
The good order and safety of our city depend upon an efficient police corps. We should have men who will discharge their duties with humanity, firm- ness and impartiality, and while I believe the police force of Newburyport will compare favorably with that of any city of its size in the commonwealth, I also believe it will be a blessing to both the city and the men to have the force reorganized, and rules and regulations for the department prepared. A printed copy should be placed in the hands of each officer, with the understanding that discipline must be en- forced and that any dereliction of duty will be suf- ficient reason for removal at once.
Civil service is in force, the object of which is to place before us intelligent men of good moral charac- ter, and to retain them in office during good behavior. The officers of the service stand ready to give us every assistance.
LIQUOR LICENSES.
Our citizens have again voted to grant licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors. In accordance with the new license law, which goes into effect next May,
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Newburyport can grant but fourteen licenses. This law will make many changes in the liquor selling bus- iness, by making the cost of licenses greater and re- ducing the number of places where liquor is sold. How it will work remains to be seen, as it is not at all certain that a mere reduction of saloons will reduce intemperance.
The sale of intoxicating liquors, causing as it does, so large a proportion of the crime and wretchedness of our country, is a subject which has engaged the attention of our legislators and business men more or less for several years. Many of our citizens depre- cate the evil and desire its removal, but the wisest and best differ as to the methods to be employed.
It is certain, however, that licenses should not be granted to persons of bad reputation, and that selling should not be permitted on the Sabbath, or by those who have no license.
With the obligation resting upon us faithfully to discharge every duty, every effort to arrest this grow- ing evil in our community should receive our earnest co-operation. Let us see to it that the law is strictly enforced.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, it is gratifying to be able to record an advancing step in the right direction. During the
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last five years great progress has been made, and no one can walk our streets, without surprise at improve- ments and changes which are noticeable throughout the city. A large number of new buildings have been erected; several corporations have increased their producing capacity, and the business portion of the city has assumed a new aspect. It is probable that the coming year will witness additional improve- ments of an important character.
Gentlemen of the City Council, I have given you a brief recital of the various matters connected with the last government, and my views of some of the re- quirements for the present year.
Let us strive in all our official relations to culti- vate a spirit of courtesy and harmony, to bear in mind the fact that to a certain extent the honor of our city, the reputation she enjoys are in our keeping, and that she is worthy of our best efforts for the promotion of all that may contribute to her success.
Intent only upon discharging our duties fearlessly and impartially, may we take up the work, humbly re- lying upon the goodness of Him, without whose favor the counsels, plans and purposes of man must fail.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Receipts and Expenditures
OF THE
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 15. 1888.
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REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT, December 15, 1888.
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 treasurer and collector and the city auditor for the financial year ending December 15, 1888.
The books and accounts of the city treasurer and collector have been examined under the direction of this committee by the city auditor, and found to be correct and properly vouched.
For the committee, ALBERT C. TITCOMB.
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REPORT OF THE CITY AUDITOR.
To the Committee on Finance :
GENTLEMEN -- In compliance with the ordinance establishing the office of city auditor, I submit to your honorable board my report from December 17, 1887, to December 15, 1888, inclusive. I have audited the accounts as presented monthly and passed by the committee on accounts, and placed upon the books by the city clerk, and found them correct, and vouched ; also the treasurer's accounts of each department, a statement of which has been pre- sented monthly by the treasurer to the city council, and find them to compare with said reports, and properly cast, and vouched.
The books kept by the clerk of the overseers of the poor are also correct and approved by the board.
CASH ACCOUNT OF TREASURER.
Cash on hand December 17, 1887. $14,976 44
Amount received to December 15, 1888.
357,036 33-$372,012 77
Amount paid out as per treasurer's account 363,015 63
Cash on hand December 15, 1888 8,897 14 - $372,012 77
STATEMENT OF EXPENSES.
Net expenses of the city for 1888 $127,782 55
Notes payable.
63,000 00
Interest account.
25,587 70
State military aid and armories
6,509 50
Liquor licenses
2,698 50
Sinking fund commissioners
5,000 00
State tax.
10,282 50
County tax.
8,919 62
Non-resident bank tax
6,701 47
City bonds
75,000 00
Simpson fund income. 900 00
New almshouse.
19,254 68
Repairs and replanking Newburyport bridge
5,990 11
New seats and additions to school rooms
5,389 00
Cash on hand.
8,997 14-$372,012 77
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
TAXES DUE THE CITY DECEMBER 17, 1887.
Paid.
Abated.
Due. $509 60
For 1884
$509 60
$
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For 1885
1,964 45
9 00
1,955 45
For 1886
6,193 07
3,393 12
798 01
2,001 94
For 1887
35;816 72
24,511 09
1,834 60
9,610 47
$44,483 84
27,913 21
4,588 06
12,122 01
Tax of 1888, as submitted by board of assessors .. $143,750 00
Deducted by assessors
19,700 00-$124,750 00
State tax
10,282 50
County tax
8,919 62
Supplementary commitment
903 44
Non-resident bank tax
4,047 72
Overlay of taxes.
2,799 96-$151,703 24
Tax collected to December 15, 1888
110,220 53
Non-resident bank tax
4,047 72
Abated.
2,261 58
Uncollected
35,173 41-$151,703 24
TAXES DUE THE CITY DECEMBER 15, 1888.
1884.
$509 60
1886
2,001 94
1887
9,610 47
1888.
35,173 41- $47,295 42
The above amount is what the treasurer claims as due the city on the closing of the books on December 15, 1888, and upon examination I found correct.
CITY DEBT.
On December 17, 1887, was.
$873,926 28
On December 15, 1888, is 384,477 14
Increase $10,550 86
CITY PROPERTY.
Real estate valued. $140,552 04
School houses
93,600 00
Engine houses 15,800 00
Personal property.
128,300 00
378,252 04
Increase over last valuation
$31,752 04
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
Value increased on real estate.
$33,652 C4
Value increased on engine houses.
300 00
Value increased on personal. 1,700 00
$35,652 04
Value decreased on school houses. 3,900 00-$ 31,752 04
The city property has been revalued the past year by a committee chosen by the city council, in connection with the auditor, and the value increased $31,752 4-100, without adding $5,389, being the amount expended in the school rooms, and addition of suitable seats and other fixtures.
CITY DEBT AND ASSETS.
City bonds
$348,000 00
Notes payable.
61,000 00
Trust funds
55,750 00
Sundry accounts
144 70-$464,894 70
ASSETS.
Tax of 1884
$509 60
Tax of 1886
2,001 94
Tax of 1887
9,610 47
Tax of 1888
35,173 41
47,295 42
Due from the state, state aid ..
3,100 50
Due from the state, military aid.
1,024 50
Sinking fund
20,000 00
Cash on hand.
8,997 14- $80,417 56
Total debt December 15, 1888.
$384,477 14
HORTON FUND.
On deposit in Five Cents Savings Bank, Decem- ber 17, 1887
$1,863 01
Cash on hand
7,323 36
Interest on investments
65 06- $9,251 43
Paid to city, almshouse account
9,251 43
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REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR.
SINKING FUND.
Total fund Denember 17, 1887. $20,425 90
Interest on investments 1,200 00
City appropriation for 1888 5,000 00
Premium on city bonds 1,462 50
$28,088 40
Paid city of Newburyport to meet bonds maturing in 1888. 8,587 14
$19,501 26 Total fund December 15, 1888.
INVESTED AS FOLLOWS.
$20,000 Newburyport 6s $19,501 26
INCOME ACCOUNT.
Tax of 1888, deduct by as-
Liquor licenses $8,095 50
sessors ..
$19,000 00
Corporation tax 11,137 55
To incidentals 4,909 40
Foreign shipping. 4,610 68
Non-resident bank tax 65 67
$23,909 40
$23,909 40
The accounts of the city clerk, city treasurer and clerk of the board of overseers, I found correct and properly vouched. The investment of the different funds, in the hands of the treasurer correct. Trial balance at the close of the year, December 15, 1888, to correspond with the ledger accounts. The city debt is increased the past year $10,550 86-100. It may be well for me to say that the amount expended upon the new almshouse over the amount of the "Horton Fund" is $9,609 9-100, the amount paid principally upon the interior of our school rooms is $5,389, an expense much needed, and upon a visit to all those rooms, but one, I concluded no one would object to the outlay, if they would examine the changes made, so comfortable for the scholars. The expense upon the Newburyport bridge was $5,990 11-100. A part of this sum I understand will come back to the city. These sums together amount to $20,988 20-100, and for the debt of $10,- 550 86-100, the city has in property to wear out $14,998 9-100,
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besides what may be received on account of bridge expense. I make this statement to show the situation of the city finances so far as the increase of debt over 1887 is concerned, showing a bet- ter condition than some have supposed, and will also say the books of the city, in all braaches, are kept in a careful and cor- rect manner.
December 26, 1888.
E. BURRILL, Auditor.
TABULAR STATEMENT OF THE APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES AND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 15, 1888.
Department.
Appropriation.
Income. $3,512 37
Total Credits. $19,012 37
Expenditures. $18,637 53
Undrawn. $374 84
Overdrawn.
School.
20,000 00
1,054 35
21,054 35
21,779 66
725 31
Fire
7.000 00
677 40
7,677 40
8,857 42
1,180 02
Highways
4,000 00
93 90 ·
4,093 90
5,261 68
1,167 78
Sidewalks and edgestones.
800 00
777 83
1,577 83
2,345 72
767 89
Ashes and rubbish ..
700 00
117 93
817 93
823 55
5 62
Bridges and culverts.
4,200 00
10 00
4,210 00
7,033 91
2,823 91
Water supply.
7,200 00
7,200 00
7,040 00
160 00
Incidentals.
2,500 00
5,174 89
7,674 89
8,996 12
1,321 23
Public Property .
9,000 00
1,872 71
10.872 71
12,511 11
1,638 40
Repairing school houses.
3,000 00
3,000 00
5,389 00
2,389 00
Police.
10.000 00
3,194 26
13,194 26
12,154 52
1,039 74
Lighting streets, etc ...
9.000 00
9,000 00
9,709 00
709 00
Salaries.
7,100 00
7,100 00
7,112 32
12 32
Fuel ...
5,000 00
5,000 00
7,464 16
2,464 16
Public Library
1,200 00
1.028 35
2.228 35
2,397 14
168 79
Printing.
1.300 00
4 00
1,304 00
1,646 00
342 00
Board of health.
400 00
400 00
559 16
159 16
Memorial day.
150 00
150 00
150 00
Military relief.
900 00
900 00
1,112 50
212 50
Abatements, tax of 1885
1,800 00
1,800 00
1,955 45
155 45
Abatements, tax of 1887.
1,000 00
139 44
1.139 44
1,834 60
695 16
Abatements, tax of 1888.
500 00
3,703 40
4,203 40
2,261 58
1,941 82
Interest
21,500 00
3,904 73
25,404 73
25,587 70
182 97
Notes payable.
5,000 00
Sinking fund.
5,000 00
5,000 00
5,000 00
New almshouse.
9,645 59
9,645 59
19.254 68
9,609 09
Bromfield fund.
400 00
400 00
400 00
$143,750 00
$35,311 15
$179,061 15
$197,274 71
$8,516 40
$26,729 76
Amount carried to sinking fand.
5,000 00
Balance overdrawn (new almshouse account).
$9,609 09
(general overdraft).
1 3 6 04 27 21,919-30 23, 213 36
31,729 76
31.729 76
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TABULAR STATEMENT.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
Condensed Statement of the FOR THE YEAR END-
Dr. CITY OF NEWBURYPORT in account current
To amount paid mayor's orders, and charged as follows :
Poor department. $18,637 53
21,779 66
School department.
8,857 42
Highway department.
5,261 68
Incidentals.
7,449 19
Public property
12,511 11
Day and night police
12,154 52
Lighting streets and public buildings
9,709 00
Interest.
25,587 70
Public Library
2,397 14
Sidewalks and edgestones
2,345 72
Newburyport bridge
5,990 11
Essex Merrimac bridge.
263 34
Culverts.
780 46
Notes payable.
63,000 00
State of Massachusetts (State Aid, Chap. 301).
3,384 50
State of Massachusetts (Military Aid, Chap. 252)
2,225 00
State of Massachusetts (Armory rent)
900 00
Bromfield fund
400 00
Liquor licenses (25 per cent. of receipts to state)
2,698 50
Fuel.
7,464 16
Salaries
7,112 32
Board of Health.
559 16
Printing
1,646 00
Sinking Fund Commissioners.
5,000 00
State tax
10,282 50
County tax.
8,919 62
Non-resident bank tax.
6,701 47
Ashes and rubbish.
823 55
City bonds, 6 per cent.
75,000 00
Water supply
7,040 00
Engine House No. 2
440 59
New almshouse
19,254 68
Simpson fund.
900 00
Memorial day 150 00
Repairing school house. 5,389 00
Balance December 15, 1888, to new account.
8,997 14
$372,012 77
Fire department.
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
Receipts and Expenditures
ING DECEMBER 15, 1888.
with JAMES V. FELKER, Treasurer.
Cr,
By cash on hand December 17, 1887
$14,976 44
By cash received and credited as follows :
Poor department. 3,512 37
School department. 1,054 35
Fire department ..
677 40
Highway department
93 90
Incidentals.
265 49
Public property
346 00
Day and night police
3,194 26
Public Library
1,028 35
Sidewalks and edgestones.
777 83
Bromfield fund. 400 00
State of Massachusetts (State Aid, Chap. 301) 3,242 00
State of Massachusetts (Military Aid, Chap. 252)
991 50
State of Massachusetts (Armory rents)
1,266 67
City Hall.
1,343 71
Burial lots
183 00
Non-resident bank tax
6,767 14
Sinking fund commissioner, to pay bonds
8,587 14
Notes payable.
79,000 00
Ashes and rubbish
117 93
Printing.
4 00
Interest, on overdue taxes
$1,124 13
City railroad dividends.
2,411 50
bank deposit.
369 10-
3,904 73
Tax of 1885
9 00
Tax of 1886
3,393 12
Tax of 1887
24,511 09
Tax of 1888.
110,220 53-138,133 74
New almshouse
9,645 59
Liquor licenses
10,794 00
Income account, corporation taxes
$11,137 55
Income account, foreign shipping.
4,610 68-
15,748 23
City bonds, 4 per cent. new issue.
65,000 00
Culverts ....
10 00
Commissioners of Atkinson Common ..
47 00
Simpson fund.
900 00
$372,012 77
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES V. FELKER, Treasurer.
Newburyport, December 15, 1888.
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
Annual Statement of the
Dr. ·
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT in account current
To uncollected taxes of 1884
509 60
1885
1,964 45
1886 6,193 07
.6
1887 35,816 72-$44,483 84
To supplementary commitment tax of 1887
To tax of 1888, committed by assessors, city tax warrant from city. $143,750 00
139 44
To amount deducted by assessors
19,000 00-$124,750 00
To state tax
10,282 50
To county tax 8,919 62
To overlay. 2,799 96
To supplementary commitment 903 44-147,655 52
To non-resident bank tax of 1888 4,047 72
$196,326 52
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COLLECTOR'S REPORT.
Collector of Taxes.
with JAMES V. FELKER, Collector.
Cr.
By taxes of 1885 collected and paid to treasurer $ 9 00
1886
66 66
3,393 12
1887 66
66
66
24,511 09
66
1888 66
110,220 53-138,133 74 4,047 72
By non-resident bank tax of 1888
By abatement of taxes of 1885.
1,955 45
60
1886.
798 01
1887
1,834 60
66
1888
2,261 58-
6,849 64
By uncollected taxes of 1884, to new account.
509 60
. 1886. .6
2,001 94
66
66
1887,
66
9,610 47
66
66
1888,
35,173 41- 47,295 42
$196,326 52
Respectfully submitted,
Newburyport, December 15, 1888.
JAMES V. FELKER, Collector.
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STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDI- TURES.
Showing balance December 15, 1888.
Assessed for city purposes
.$143,750 00
66
re-assessments.
903 44
66
overlay
2,799 96
state tax. 10,282 50
county tax
8,919 62-166.655 52
Income credited the several departments.
31,207 75
Income from Bromfield fund in 1888
400 00
Balance due commissioners of Atkinson Common at this date 144 70-
544 70
Payments on sundry departments
190,024 87
60
1886.
798 01
60
60
1887
1,834 60
66
1888
2,261 58
Paid state tax
10,282 50
Paid county tax.
8,819 62
Expenditures on Bromfield fund.
400 00
Paid sinking fund commissioners city appropria- tions for 1888
5,000 00-221,476 63
23,068 66
Credit balance of Atkinson Common account, Dec. 15, 1888. . .
144 70
Balance overdrawn for the year.
23,213 36
198,407 97
Abatement of taxes of 1885
1,855 45
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STATEMENT OF CITY DEBT.
STATEMENT OF CITY DEBT.
December 15, 1888.
City bonds.
1889
1890
3,780
6
63,000 00
1893
1,600
4
40,000 00
1897
1,520
4
38,000 00
1908
2,600
4
65,000 00
school house loan
1890
1,380
6
23,000 00
66
horse railroad loan
1890
1,500
6
25,000 00
city railroad loan
1891
4,440
6
74,000 00
Notes payable-No. 3, water loan
1889
70
3}
2,000 00
66
No. 4,
1890
70
3}
2,000 00
66
No. 5,
66
1891
70
3.3
2,000 00
No. 7,
1893
70
3.3
2,000 00
No. 8,
1894
70
3}
2,000 00
No. 9,
1895
70
33
2,000 00
66
No. 10, 66
1896
70
3
2,000 00
66
No. 3, bridge loan
1889
105
3,000 00
66
No. 4,
66
1890
105
33
3,000 00
No. 5,
66
1891
105
35
3,000 00
66
No. 6,
1892
105
33
3,000 00
66
No. 7, 66
1893
105
3,000 00
66
No. 8,
66
1894
105
31
3,000 00
No. 9,
66
1895
105
35
3,000 00
66
No. 10,
66
1896
105
33
3,000 00
No. 386
1889
40
4
1,000 00
No. 390
1889
129 17 31
20,000 00
Committee on Sawyer fund.
demand
225
43
5,000 00
6.
Brown fund.
675
43
15,000 00
Frothingham fund.
66
40
4
1,000 00
Green fund.
66
80
4
2,000 00
66
Toppan fund
66
10
4
250 00
Overseers of Poor, Dexter fund ..
90
43
2,000 00
Trustees will of Margaret Atwood.
66
472 50
43
10,500 00
Trustees of Simpson fund.
900
45
20,000 00
22,081 67
464,750 00
Due sundry accounts.
144 70
464,894 70
Less sinking fund and other assets, as per schedule.
80,417 56
Net debt December 15, 1888
384,477 14
Net debt December 17, 1887.
373,926 28
Increase of debt in 1888
10,550 86
Due.
Interest. $1,200
Rate.
Amount. $20,000 00
6
No. 6, 66
1892
70
3₺
2,000 00
66
64
TREASURER'S REPORT.
STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS
IN ACCOUNT WITH THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT.
Balance due from the state December 17, 1887. $4,536 50
State aid paid in 1888, Chap. 301, Acts of 1879 3,394 50
Military aid paid in 1888, Chap. 252, Acts of 1879. 2,225 00
Paid for rent of armories in 1888 900 00
11,046 00
RECEIVED.
For account of armory rents. $1,166 67
66 state aid, Chap. 301. . 3,242 00
military aid, chap. 252 991 50
City appropriation in 1888 for one-half payment made in 1888, under Chap. 252 900 00
From incidental account for balance of one-half pay-
ment made in 1888, under Chap. 252 212 50
From incidental account for armory rent not allowed by the state. 308 33
From Co. A, 8th Regiment, on account of use of the City Cadets armory 100 00- 6,921 00
Balance due the city of Newburyport .. ....
4,125 00
DUE FROM THE STATE DECEMBER 15, 1888.
For state aid, Chap. 301, Acts of 1879. 3,100 50
For military aid, Chap. 252, Acts of 1879 1,024 50- 4,125 00
DEBTS DUE THE CITY AND OTHER ASSETS
December 15, 1888.
Taxes of 1884 $ 509 60
66 1886 .. 2,001 94
66 1887 9,610 47
66 1888. 35,173 41- 47,235 42
Due from the state for state aid, under Chap. 301 3,100 50
Due from the state for military aid, under Chap. 252 1,024 50 Sinking fund at par 20,000 00
Cash on hand December 15, 1888. 8,997 14
80,417 56
65
TREASURER'S REPORT.
COMMISSIONERS OF ATKINSON COMMON IN ACCOUNT WITH THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT.
Balance due from the city December 17, 1887 $97 70
Received from Eliphalet Griffin, for sale of grass and rent of land. 44 00
Received from William Thurlow, grass. 3 00
Amount due from the city December 15, 1888. 144 70
REPORT OF THE HORTON FUND.
TREASURER'S OFFICE, December 15, 1888. To the Committee on Finance :
GENTLEMEN :- The sinking fund commissioners, as trustees of the Horton fund, herewith respectfully submit a report of the condition of the fund at this date.
Amount of funds December 17, 1887 $9,186 37
Interest on investments in 1888 65 06
9,251 43
Paid to city of Newburyport to meet payments on the new alms-
house 9,251 43
Respectfully submitted,
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