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POOR.
The poor department is one which should receive most careful attention, based quite as much upon good judgment as upon gener-
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ous sentiment. No person who is honest and deserving will, in a community like ours, be permitted to want for the necessities or even comforts of life. Experience has shown, however, the im- portance of discretion in benefactions in the interest of the poor themselves. While I feel as strongly as any one should that the department of charities is the last place where an inconsiderate attempt should be made to save money, I am of the opinion that there is something wrong in the large amount of out-door relief furnished by the city. In 1888 there were so assisted 669 per- sons. To these must be added those aided from the income of the funds held by the city for the benefit of the poor. We should also take into consideration the large number of persons assisted by the various charitable and religious societies of the city, as well as by private benefactions. It seems to be improbable that so large a number of persons are fit subjects of charity, and I feel sure that there is something in the system that encourages the improvi- dent, if not the imposter, to rely upon the public support.
The total cost of the poor department for the last year has been $18,959.57, which is $322.04 more than for the previous year, while the income, aside from the appropriation of the city govern- ment, has been $560.48 less, making an increase in net cost for the year over 1888 of $882.52. Of the expenses, $4,649.73 is for care of insane persons, an item over which the overseers have no control ; $6,401.50 was for out-door relief ; $1,666.21 for poor re- siding in other towns ; $3,828.66 cost at almshouse, and $2,413.47 for salaries. It is well to consider whether it be not advisable that the Board of Overseers of the Poor be made a continuous Board by electing one member each year for a term of three years instead of the whole Board annually as at present. There is no branch of the public service where experience is more essential than in this department.
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
STREET LIGHTING.
The streets are now lighted by the arc electric system in a man- ner substantially satisfactory to all. The committee having this service specially in charge should, by careful investigation, ascer- tain if the prices paid here are just and fair, and the light fur- nished of as high standard as may reasonably be expected.
MALL IMPROVEMENT.
During the past year the Mall Improvement Association have substantially completed their work of remodelling and beautifying that attractive locality. Over $3000 has been expended, which was voluntarily contributed by citizens and former residents of Newburyport. The grounds now are a credit to the city, and may with proper care easily be kept so. I advise that an officer be appointed, to act under the immediate authority of the Park Com- missioners, who shall have special oversight of the Mall and adjoin- ing public property. Such an officer should also be janitor of one of the schools in that vicinity, and so could afford to serve for comparatively small compensation.
PUBLIC PROPERTY.
While the expenses in this department are necessarily large, there are, I doubt not, some ways in which they can be wisely re- duced. The provision of the ordinance requiring that repairs cost- ing $200 or more shall be done by special contract must be strictly complied with. No bills should be contracted or approved not ordered by the committee. This department is liable to extra expenditures in consequence of new requirements of State law. While such requirements may be for improvements which are sufficiently desirable, they impose expenditures upon the city gov- ernment for which they are not responsible. Items of this sort should be specified in the annual reports.
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POLICE.
The police is an indispensable branch of the public service, whose labors are not always fully appreciated. While, like all public servants, they are liable to sharp criticism, they are also entitled to a fair share of commendation. It is well always to remember the officers' obligation to act strictly within the limits of the law. I have no information which would justify me in say- ing that Newburyport is not as orderly as any other city, and that the laws here are not fairly well enforced.
There should be some carefully prepared system of rules formu- lated for the government of the force, and a rigid discipline main- tained. The officer should have his duty clearly defined and be held to a strict performance of it. I am compelled to add that some better place for the detention of female prisoners than we now have ought speedily to be provided. I desire you personally to inspect the station, feeling sure you will be impressed with the necessity of some different arrangement of it.
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The public library continues its good work. It is an institu- tion of which we may well feel proud, and should continue to re- ceive our fostering care and support. It now contains over 25,000 volumes, and is much used, both in its book department and in the free reading room connected with it. I refer you to the annual report of the directors for full information as to its condition.
THE MUNICIPAL REGISTER
Has not been revised for ten years, and is frequently misleading as a source of information to the city government, in consequence of the amendments and additions that have been made to the city laws since it was published. I recommend the appointment of a joint special committee to consider the cost and advisability of making a thorough revision of it.
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CONCLUSION.
There are other matters of importance to which, as I have now sufficiently taxed your patience, I shall not allude. For such fur- ther information as you may desire I refer you to the reports of the heads of the several departments, which will soon be on file with the city clerk.
In conclusion, I desire to give utterance to my conviction that, as a community, we are entering upon a new era of material pros- perity. Manufactures of various kinds have been securely estab- lished here and are increasing in activity and importance. All substantial and desirable growth must be natural and necessarily slow, but the art and energy of man can to a material degree en . courage and hasten it. While our duties are sufficiently defined, and are properly discharged if we wisely execute the requirements of the municipal law, yet in our individual capacity, and also in our official positions, so far as we may properly act therein, we can do much to encourage and help on the industrial interests of the city. A wise discrimination, which is never an obstruction to real progress, must be exercised in what we do.
In the discharge of our immediate duties let me urge you, as I pledge myself, to guard with the most zealous care the public in- terests which are temporarily in our hands. Let us use the public funds with more scrupulous economy, if possible, than we would our own, bearing in mind that judicious expenditure may be the truest economy, and that it is the best interest of the city both now and hereafter which we seek to serve.
When our term of office shall have passed, may we have the satisfaction of knowing that we have done all we could to pro- mote the highest welfare of our good old city, so rich in historic memories and so full of promise for the future.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Receipts and Expenditures
OF THE
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 21ST. 1889.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT, December 21, 1889.
To the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN : The joint standing committee on finance respectfully submit the accompanying statements and reports of the city treasurer and collector and the city auditor for the financial year ending December 21, 1889.
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, Chairman.
AUDITOR'S REPORT.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE :
GENTLEMEN-In conformity with the requirements of the ordi- nances of the city, I have the honor to submit my report of the receipts and expenditures of the City of Newburyport. for the finan- cial year ending December 21, 1889, (including the sum of $23. 213.36 expended in 1888, and remaining unpaid Dec. 15, 1888). with a schedule of the real and personal property belonging to the city, and a statement of the city debt and debts due the city.
Balance in the treasury December 15, 1888, was. .. 8 8,997 14
Total amount received by the treasurer from all sources from December 15, 1888, to December 21, 1889, as specified below 397,972 81 Making a total of $406,969 95
Total amount expended and ordered to be paid from the treasury from December 15, 1888. to December 21, 1889, including $23,213.36 expended in 1888, as specified below. 393,606 03
The balance in the treasury December 21, 1889, was.
$ 13,363 92
RECEIPTS.
Poor department 2,951 89
Schools
906 15
Fire department 766 01
Highways. 140 67
Amount carried forward. $4,764 72
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Amount brought forward.
$4,764 72
Incidentals
11,815 79
Public property
335 12
Police.
2,216 58
Public library
1,071 70
Sidewalks and edgestones
818 99
Bromfield fund .
400 00
State of Massachusetts (State aid, Chap. 301.)
3,410 50
State of Massachusetts (Military aid, Chap. 279)
1,122 00
State of Massachusetts (Armory rents) .
350 00
City hall
1,299 00
Burial lots
236 00
Non-resident bank tax.
7,084 08
Sinking fund commissioners, to pay bonds
5,000 00
Notes payable.
130,400 00
Ashes and rubbish
144 10
Printing
10 00
Interest on overdue taxes
1,585 18
Interest City Railroad dividends
2,411 50
Interest on bank deposit
1,683 87
Tax of 1886.
10 00
Tax of 1887
5,582 70
Tax of 1888
23.421 17
Tax of 1889
111,320 47
Liquor licenses
15,735 00
Income account, corporation taxes
10,444 66
Income account, foreign shipping.
4,123 56
Culverts
186 64
Commissioners of Atkinson Common
37 00
Simpson fund.
900 00
City bonds, sewerage loan, 4 per cent
50,000 00
Lighting streets and public buildings
52 48
Making a total of
$397,972 81
EXPENDITURES.
Poor department
· $ 18,959 57
Schools ...
22,577 88
Fire department.
7,932 60
Highways.
5,311 88
Incidentals
6,613 80
Public property
11,554 97
Police
12,380 15
Amount carried forward $85,330.85
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Amount brought forward
· $ 85,330 85
Lighting streets and public buildings
10,531 96
Interest
25,597 60
Public library .
2,193 19
Sidewalks and edgestones
1,464 94
Newburyport bridge.
894 73
Essex Merrimac bridge .
186 39
Culverts .
491 57
Notes payable.
136,000 00
State of Massachusetts (State aid, chap. 301) ...
3,568 50
State of Massachusetts (Military aid, chap. 279)
2,584 00
State of Massachusetts (armory rents) .
900 00
State of Massachusetts (burial expense)
33 75
Bromfield fund.
313 30
Liquor licenses, 25 per cent of receipts to State
3,933 75
Fuel
6,152 78
Salaries
7,046 53
Board of health
691 27
Printing
1,428 09
Sinking fund commissioners
3,800 00
Ashes and rubbish
848 68
Water supply
7,395 00
State tax
9,120 00
County tax.
8,771 16
Non-resident bank tax
5,964 68
City bonds, 6 per cent
20,000 00
New almshouse
634 25
Simpson fund
900 00
Memorial Day
150 00
Sewerage ..
46,633 30
Commissioners of Atkinson Common
45 76
Making a total of .
$393,606 03
CITY DEBT.
The amount of the net city debt December 15, 1888, was $384,477 14
The city debt has been increased during the year, as follows :
By the amount of city bonds issued on account of sewerage loan, sold to Adams. Blodgett & Co., of Boston, dated September 3, 1889,
Amount carried forward
$384,477 14
(3)
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
Amount brought forward. $384,477 14
payable in 30 years, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, payable semi- annually. .. $ 50,000 00 By the amount of a demand note given to the committee of the Abram Williams fund, dated March 1, 1889, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent . payable annually ....... 1,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated January 9, 1889, payable in 11 months, with inter- est at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum .... 1,400 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated January 9, 1889, payable in 11 months, with inter- est at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum .... 1,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated June 28, 1889, payable in 5 months, with interest at the rate of 3 per cent. per annum. . . . 2,000 00
By the amount of a note given to the Institu- tion for Savings, Newburyport, dated March 1, 1889, payable in 10 years, bearing interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually :. .. ..
... Sundry debts due from the city December 21, 1889, in excess of amount due December, 15, 1888, . 77 94
15,000 00
70,477 94
$454,955 08
There have been paid on account of the city debt during the year 1889 notes and bonds as follows :
To Institution for Savings, Newburyport, bonds which matured March 1, 1889, bear- ing interest at the rate of 6 per cent ....... $ 20,000 00
To Institution for Savings, Newburyport, note dated October 5, 1886, which matured Oc- tober 5, 1889, the same being part of the water loan 2,000 00
Amounts carried forward $ 22,000 00
$454,955 08
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Amounts brought forward. $ 22,000 00 $454,955 08
To Institution for Savings, Newburyport, note dated October 5, 1886, which matured Oc- tober 5, 1889, the same being part of the bridge loan 3,000 00
To the order of J. V. Felker, treasurer, note dated January 2, 1888, which matured January 9, 1889 1,000 00
To Blake Bros. & Co .. Boston, note dated No- vember 14, 1888, which matured January 14, 1889, bearing interest at the rate of 3 7-8 per cent. per annum .. 20,000 00
Sinking fund and other available assets in ex- cess of amount in 1888 4,969 24
50,969 24
Net debt December 21, 1889.
$403,985 84
Net debt December 15, 1888
384,477 14
Increase of the net debt of the city for the year 1889 $ 19,508 70
CITY DEBT AND ASSETS.
City bonds. $378,000 00
Notes payable, water loan .
14,000 00
bridge loan 21,000 00
temporary loan 19,400 00
trust funds 56,750 00
Sundry accounts 222 64
Gross city debt.
$489,372 64
Taxes 1887
2,297 00
Taxes 1888
9,980 00
Taxes 1889.
31,281 63
Due from the State, State aid
3,258 50
66 66
military aid.
1,194 50
burial expense
33 75
Sinking fund at par . ..
23,977 50
Cash on hand December 21, 1889
13,363 92
85,386 80
Total net debt as above stated December 21, 1889.
$403,985 84
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY.
REAL ESTATE.
City Hall, brick, Brown square $ 55,000 00
Market House, brick, Market square 22,000 00
New almshouse, land and outbuildings 42,000 00
Land, powder house lot, Low street 1,500 00
" Coffin lot, Hill street.
1,500 00
High and Wesley streets
50 00
Gravel pit, North Atkinson street
800 00
66 Coffin's court
350 00
Hearse house, gun house and pounds
250 00
Gravel pit, Greenleaf street
2,000 00
Two burial grounds 2,000 00
Right of ferry way 100 00
Land "Common" Kent street.
8,000 00
" "Mall" High street
7,000 00
$142,550 00
SCHOOL HOUSES.
Brick school house on Hancock street.
$ 5,000 00
Bromfield street
7,000 00
School street
12,000 00
Temple street.
3,500 00
High and Auburn streets
40,000 00
Congress street
5,000 00
Wesley street.
3,000 00
Forrester street 8,000 00
3,000 00
66
200 00
66
Charles street .
900 00
Congress street.
1,500 00
66
Ashland street
3,000 00
..
66 Moultonville.
1,500 00
$93,600 00
ENGINE HOUSES.
No. 2, Federal street, brick
$ 5,000 00
" 3, Congress
5,500 00
" 6, Monroe wood
800 00
" 7, Merrimac
brick
2,000 00
" S, Purchase 66
2,500 00
$15,800 00
6.
.6
Wooden 66
Purchase street
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Furniture in City Hall, Market Hall and engine houses. $ 4,000 00 Hook and ladder truck 1,500 00 Three steamers, 2 supply wagons, hose carriages, hose hooks, etc. . 34,000 00
Farming implements, furniture, stoves, fuel, tools, animals, in and about almshouse and outbuildings 6,500 00
Standard weights and measures. 300 00
Twelve horses .
2,500 00
Carts, sleds, harnesses, etc.
1,500 00
Stocks in City Railroad
74,000 00
Fire alarm
4.300 00
$128,600 00
RECAPITULATION.
Real estate
$142,550 00
School houses
93,600 00
Engine houses .
15,800 00
Personal property .
128,600 00
$380,550 00
I have audited the books of the City Treasurer, City Clerk and Clerk of the Overseers of the Poor, and find the same correct and properly vouched.
I have examined the securities in the possession of the Treas- urer belonging to the city, including the sinking fund invest_ ments, and find that they agree with the report as presented.
I have verified the accounts of the Collector of Taxes, including the amount committed to him by the Assessors, the abatements made by them during the year, and the amount collected. I have examined all bills passed by the committee on accounts, and find the same correctly cast and properly approved.
The financial showing of the city for the current year is excel- lent.
Being obliged to contract a debt of $50,000 on account of sew- erage, yet owing to the economical management of the city gor- ernment, the city debt has increased only $19,508.78, showing a decrease, exclusive of sewerage, of $30,491.30.
WILLIAM H. WELCH, Auditor.
December 27, 1889.
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Tabular Statement of the Appropriations, Expenditures and Balances for the Year ending December 21, 1889.
Department.
Appropriation,
Income.
Total Credits.
Expenditures.
Undrawn.
Overdrawn.
Poor
· $15.000 00
$2,951 89
$17,951 89
$18,959 57
. . . .
$1,007 68
School.
. 20,000 00
906 15
20,906 15
22,577 88
. ... .
1,671 73
Fire . ..
6,000 00
766 01
6,766 01
7,932 60
1,166 59
Highways.
4,000 00
140 67
4,140 67
5,311 SS
1,171 21
Sidewalks and Edgestones.
1,000 00
818 99
1,818 99
1,464 94
$354 05
4 58
Bridges and Culverts . .
1,000 00
186 64
1,186 64
1,572 69
386 05
Water Supply ..
7,600 00
7,600 00
7,395 00
205 00
... .
Incidentals . . .
500 00
11,117 66
11,617 66
7,673 40
3,944 26
. . . . .
Incidentals (overdraft last year) 18,015 36
5,187 00
23,202 36
23,213 36
11 00
Public Property
6,000 00
1,870 12
7,870 12
12,189 22
4,319 10
Police . . .
9,000 00
2,216 58
11,216 58
12,380 15
. .. .
1,163 57
Lighting Streets, etc.
10,000 00
52 48
10,032 48
10,531 96
479 48
Salaries
7,300 00
7,300 00
7,046 53
253 47
Fuel . .
5,000 00
5,000 00
6,152 78
1,152 78
Public Library
1,200 00
1,071 70
2,271 70
2,193 19
78 51
Printing .
1,300 00
10 00
1,310 00
1,428 09
118 09
Board of Health .
900 00
900 00
691 27
208 73
Memorial Day ..
150 00
150 00
150 00
Military Relief . .
900 00
900 00
1,292 00
392 00
Abatements, tax of 1886.
1,800 00
1.800 00
1,991 94
. .
.
191 94
1887
500 00
19 92
519 92
1,750 69
1,230 77
6
1888
500 00
247 20
747 20
2,019 44
1,272 24
Interest ..
20,000 00
5,680 55
25,680 55
25,597 60
82 95
Notes Payable.
5,000 00
5,000 00
5,000 00
Sinking Fund .
3,800 00
3,800 00
3,800 00
. .
$147,165 36
$36,986 13
$184,151 49
$185,417 75
$14,472 55
$15,738 81
Amount carried to Sinking Fund . .
3,800 00
Notes Payable ...
5.000 00
Balance overdrawn . .
10,066 26
$24,538 81
$24,538 81
. .
.
·
·
.....
. . .
·
3.598 47
3,598 47
3,052 89
545 58
·
. .
. .....
. ...
. .. . .
... . .
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Ashes and Rubbish ·
700 00
144 10
844 10
S48 68
. .. .
1889
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURES.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES
Showing balance December 21, 1889.
Assessed for city purposes $147,165 36
66 re-assessments 1,196 68
66 overlay . 2,401 79
State tax. 9,120 00
66 County tax. 8,771 16
$168,654 99
Income credited the several departments
33,387 66
from Bromfield Fund in 1889 100 00
Balance due commissioners of Atkinson Common at this date. 135 94
$202,578 59
Payments on sundry departments $176,093 19
Abatements of taxes of 1884 509 60
66 1886
1,991 94
66 1887
1,750 69
66
1SSS
2,019 44
66
1889
3,052 89
Paid State tax 9,120 00
County tax S.771 16
Expenditures on Bromfield Fund.
313 30
Paid Sinking Fund commissioners, city appropri- ation for 1889 3,800 00
Paid notes payable, city appropriation for 1889 5,000 00
212,422 21
$9,843 62
Credit balance of Atkinson Common account, Dec. 21, 1889. 135 94
Credit balance of Bromfield Fund acc't, Dec. 21,'89, 86 70
222 64
Balance overdrawn for the year . ...
$10,066 26
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
Condensed Statement of the FOR THE YEAR ENDING
Dr. CITY OF NEWBURYPORT in Account current
To amount paid Mayor's orders, and charged as follows :
Poor $ 18,959 57
Schools 22,577 88
Fire. 7,932 60
Highways 5,311 88
Incidentals
6,613 80
Public Property
11,554 97
Day and Night Police.
12,380 15
Lighting Streets and Public Buildings 10,531 96
Interest.
25,597 60
Public Library .
2,193 19
Sidewalks and Edgestones
1,464 94
Newburyport Bridge.
894 73
Essex Merrimac Bridge
186 39
Culverts
491 57
Notes payable.
136,000 00
State of Massachusetts (State aid, chap. 301) .
3,568 50
(Military aid, chap. 279)
2,584 00
66
(Armory rent)
900 00
66 (Burial of soldiers, etc) 33 75
313 30
Liquor licenses (25 per cent. of receipts to the State)
3,933 75
Fuel.
6,152 78
Salaries
7,046 53
Board of Health
691 27
Printing
1,428 09
Sinking Fund Commissioners
3,800 00
Ashes and Rubbish .
848 68
Water supply
7,395 00
State tax.
9,120 00
County tax
8,771 16
Non-resident bank tax
5,964 68
City bonds, 6 per cent
20,000 00
New almshouse (public property)
634 25
Simpson Fund.
900 00
Memorial Day 150 00
Sewerage. 46,633 30
Commissioners of Atkinson Common 45 76
Balance, December 21, 1889, to new account .
13,363 92
$406,969 95
Bromfield Fund
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TREASURER'S ACCOUNT.
Receipts and Expenditures DECEMBER 21, 1889.
with JAMES V. FELKER, Treasurer. Cr.
By cash on hand December 15, 1888.
$ 8,997 14
By cash received and credited as follows :
Poor
2,951 89
Schools
906 15
Fire
766 01
Highways
140 67
Incidentals .
11,815 79
Public Property .
335 12
Day and Night Police
2,216 58
Public Library
1,071 70
Sidewalks and Edgestones
818 99 400 00
Bromfield Fund .
State of Massachusetts (State aid, chap. 301)
3,410 50
(Military aid, chap. 279)
(Armory rents)
City Hall .
1,299 00
Burial lots .
236 00
Non-resident bank tax.
7.084 08
Sinking Fund Commissioners, to pay bonds .
5,000 00
Notes payable.
130,400 00
Ashes and Rubbish .
144 10
Printing
10 00
Interest on overdue taxes .
$1,585 18
City Railroad dividends 2,411 50
bank deposit. 1,683 87
Tax of 1886.
10 00
1887
5,582 70
66
1889 .111,320 47
140,334 34
Liquor licenses
15,735 00
Income account, corporation taxes. $10,444 66
66 foreign shipping 4,123 56
14,568 22
Culverts .
186 64
Commissioners of Atkinson Common
37 00
Simpson Fund ..
900 00
City bonds, sewerage loan, 4 per cent.
50,000 00
Lighting Streets and Public Buildings
52 48
$406,969 95
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES V. FELKER, Treasurer.
Newburyport, December 21, 1889.
5,680 55
1888.
23,421 17
1,122 00
350 00
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
Annual Statement of
Dr. CITY OF NEWBURYPORT in Account current
To uncollected taxes of 1884.
$ 509 60
66
1886
2,001 94
66
66
1887
9,610 47
66
1888 35,173 41
$47,295 42
To supplementary commitment tax of 1887 .
19 92
1888
247 20
To tax of 1889 committed by assessors, city tax
warrant.
$147,165 36
To amount deducted by assessors 23,000 00
$124,165 36
To State tax. 9,120 00
To county tax
8,771 16
To overlay
2,401 79
To supplementary commitment.
1.196 68
$145,654 99
To non-resident bank tax of 1889
4,118 89
$197,336 42
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COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNT.
the Collector of Taxes.
with JAMES V. FELKER, Collector.
Cr
By taxes of 1886 collected and paid to treasurer .. $ 10 00
1887 . .
5,582 70
،،
1888
66
23,421 17
66 1889 66
.. 111,320 47
By non-resident bank tax of 1889
$140,334 34 4,118 89
By abatement of taxes of 1884
509 60
1886.
1,991 94
1887
1.750 69
1888.
2,019 44
1889
3,052 89
By uncollected taxes of 1887, to new account .. $ 2,297 00
66
1888,
9,980 00
66 1889,
... .. 31,281 63
--- $ 43,558 63
$197,336 42
9,324 56
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES V. FELKER, Collector. Newburyport, December 21, 1889.
44
ANNUAL REPORTS.
STATEMENT OF CITY DEBT. December 21, 1889.
Due.
Interest.
Rate.
Amount.
City bonds
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
horse railroad loan
1890
1,500
6
25,000 00
.6
city railroad loan
1891
4,440
6
74,000 00
..
sewerage loan.
1919
2,000
4
50,000 00
Notes payable-No. 4, water loan
1890
70
312
2,000 00
70
31/2
2,000 00
1892
70
3 12
2,000 00
1893
70
312
2,000 00
06
..
8,
9,
66
1895
70
31/2
2,000 00
66
10.
1896
70
31/2
2,000 00
..
66
4, bridge loan
1890
105
312
3,000 00
66
5,
6,
1892
105
3 1/2
3,000 00
6.
66
7,
1803
105
31/2
3,000 00
1894
105
3 1/2
3,000 00
..
9,
1895
105
31/2
3,000 00
..
10,
1896
10
31/2
3,000 00
" 391,
1890
56
4
1.400 00
1890
40
4
1,000 00
..
** 398,
1890
30
3
2,000 00
66
" 396,
1899
600
4
15,000 00
Committee on Sawyer fund . .
demand
225
41/2
5,000 00
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