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POOR.
The poor department is one which should receive most careful
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attention, based quite as much upon good judgment as upon gener- 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 persons. 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 va- rious 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 improvident, 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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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 ap- pointed, to act under the immediate authority of the Park Com- missioners, who shall have special oversight of the Mall and ad- joining 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 bill should be contracted or approved not or- dered by the committee. This department is liable to extra expen- ditures 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 government for which they are not responsible. Items of this sort should be spec- ified 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 en- titled to a fair share of commendation. It is well always to re- member the officers' obligation to act strictly within the limits of the law. I have no information which would justify me in saying 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 institution of which we may well feel proud, and should continue to receive our fostering care and support. It now contains over 25,000 vol- umes, 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
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joint special committee to consider the cost and advisability of making a thorough revision of it.
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 pro- gress, 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 sat- isfaction of knowing that we have done all we could to promote the highest welfare of our good old city, so rich in historic memo- ries, 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 20th, 1890.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
CITY OF NEWBURYPORT, December 20, 1890.
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 20, 1890.
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,
ELISHA P. DODGE, Chairman.
AUDITOR'S REPORT.
TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE :
GENTLEMEN : In conformity with the requirements of the ordi- nances of the city, I herewith submit my report of the receipts and expenditures of the City of Newburyport for the financial year ending December 20, 1890 (including the sum of $10,066.26 expended in 1889 and remaining unpaid Dec. 21, 1889), 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.
The balance in the treasury Dec. 21, 1889, was £ . $13,363 92 Total amount received by the treasurer from all sources from Dec. 21, 1889, to Dec. 20, 1890, as specified below . 426,378 45 .
Making a total of $439,742 37
Total amount expended and ordered to be paid from the treasury from Dec. 21, 1889, to Dec. 20, 1890(including $10,066.26 expended in 1889) as specified below 434,709 00
The balance in the treasury Dec. 20, 1890, was
$5,033 37
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
RECEIPTS.
Poor department
$4,205 99
Schools
948 41
Fire department
50 25
Highways
184 72
Incidentals
88 50
Public property
316 80
Sidewalks and edgestones
765 55
Ashes and rubbish
150 35
Day and night police
1,845 96
Lighting streets and public buildings
8 50
Fuel
13 40
Public library
1,059 95
Printing
108 00
Bromfield fund
400 00
Commissioners of Atkinson Common
23 00
State of Massachusetts (State aid, chap. 301)
3,582 00
(Military aid, chap. 279)
1,331 50
(Burial of soldiers)
.
City Hall
757 00
Burial lots
288 00
Non-resident bank tax
7,234 91
Sinking fund commissioners, to pay bonds
21,000 00
Notes payable .
199,927 13
Interest on overdue taxes
. $1,406 38
2,411 50
Bank deposit
302 18
4,120 06
Tax of 1887
$ 3 00
Tax of 1888
6,486 25
Tax of 1889
20,805 49
Tax of 1890
112,897 16
Liquor licenses
140,191 90 18,154 50
Income account, corporation taxes 13,658 45
Income account, foreign shipping .
4,095 39
17,753 84
Culverts
41 35
Simpson fund
900 00
Widening Prospect street
500 00
Paving State street
60 00
Making a total of
.
$426,378 45
.
.
City railroad dividends
(Armory rents)
350 00
16 88
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EXPENDITURES.
Poor department
. $19,203 47
Schools
. 24,148 04
Fire department
6,712 09
Highways
12,387 72
Incidentals
7,626 42
Public property
12,725 24
Day and night police
10,398 31
Lighting streets and public buildings
10,362 11
Interest
25,807 61
Public library .
2,423 10
Sidewalks and edgestones
2,443 81
Newburyport bridge
1,003 72
Essex Merrimac bridge
1,408 66
Culverts
403 22
Notes payable .
99.400 00
State of Massachusetts (State aid, chap. 301)
3.906 00
66
(Military aid, chap. 279) .
2.580 00
66
66
(Armory rents)
900 00
Bromfield fund ·
357 05
Liquor licenses (25 per cent. of receipts to State),
4,538 62
Fuel
7,090 51
Salaries
7,686 89
Board of health
1,021 00
Printing .
1,798 84
Sinking fund commissioners
4,400 00
Ashes and rubbish
S33 75
Water supply
S.005 00
State tax
7,980 00
County tax
8,771 16
Non-resident bank tax
6.296 37
City bonds, 6 per cent.
110,000 00
Widening Prospect street
350 00
Simpson fund
900 00
Memorial Day
150 00
Sewerage
17,155 00
Paving State street
2,997 0S
Parks or public grounds .
538 21
Making a total of
$434,709 00
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CITY DEBT.
The amount of the net city debt December 21, 1889, was
$403,985 84
The city debt has been increased during the year, as follows :
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated January 9, 1890. payable in 11 months, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum · . $ 4,300 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated January 9, 1890, payable in 11 months, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum · 1,000 00 .
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated Jan. 9, 1890, payable in 4 months. Discounted at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum . 20,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J.V. Felker, city treasurer, dated February 15, 1890, payable in 8 months, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum . 15,000 00 ·
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated March 27, 1890, payable in 7 months, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum . 10,000 00 ·
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated May 9, 1890, payable in 6 months, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum
20.000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated July 1, 1890, payable in 1 year, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, payable semi- annually ·
10,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated July 1, 1890, payable in 1 year, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, payable semi- annually · · Amounts carried forward
10,000 00
. $90,300 00 $403,985 84
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Amounts brought forward . $90,300 00 $403,985 84
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated July 1, 1890, payable in 1 year, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, payable semi- annually · 17,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated July 1, 1890, payable in 1 year, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually .
3,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated July 1, 1890, payable in 1 year, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually
50,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated July 1, 1890, payable in 1 year, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually . . 1,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated July 8, 1890, payable in 3 months. Discounted at the rate of 4 1-4 per cent. per annum . 15,000 00
By the amount of a note issued to the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, dated August 5, 1890, payable in 2 months. Discounted at the rate of 4 1-4 per cent. per annum .
10,000 00
By the amount of a demand note issued to the or- der of A. W. Greenleaf, trustee under the will of Richard W. Drown, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum, payable semi-annually
3,627 13
By the amount of a note issued to the order of the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, dated Nov. 25, 1890, payable in 6 months. with interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum · Sinking fund and other available assets less than amount in 1889 · · Amounts carried forward
· 10,000 00
19,484 63
$219,411 76 $403,985 84
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Amounts brought forward . $219,411 76 $403,985 84
Sundry debts due from the city December 20, 1890, in excess of amount due December 21, 1889 65 95
$219,477 71 $623.463 55 Making a total of .
"There have been paid on account of the city debt during the year 1890 notes and bonds as follows :
Bonds of the city of Newburyport dated July 1, 1870, bearing interest at the rate of 6 per cent. per annum, which matured July 1, 1890, $110,000 00
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated January 9, 1889, which matured Janu- ary 10, 1890, bearing interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum . 1,400 00
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated January 9, 1889, which matured Janu- ary 10, 1890, bearing interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated June 28, 1889, which matured January 10, 1890, bearing interest at the rate of 3 per cent. per annum · 2,000 00
1,000 00
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated January 9, 1890, which matured May 9, 1890, bearing interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum
20,000 00
To Institution for Savings, Newburyport, note dated October 5, 1886, which matured October 5, 1890, with interest at the rate of 3 1-2 per cent. per annum, the same being part of the water loan · 2,000 00
To Institution for Savings, Newburyport, note dated October 5, 1886, which matured Octo- ber 5, 1890, with interest at the rate of 3 1-2 per cent. per annum, the same being part of the bridge loan .
3,000 00
Amounts carried forward
$139,400 00 $623,463 55
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Amounts brought forward . $139,400 00 $623,463,55
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated February 15, 1890, which matured Octo- ber 14, 1890, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum . 15,000 00 ·
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated March 27, 1890, which matured October 27, 1890, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum . . 10,000 00 .
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated May 9, 1890, which matured November 9, 1890, with interest at the rate of 3 3-4 per cent. per annum · 20 000 00 ·
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated July 8, 1890, which matured October 8, 1890, with interest at the rate of 4 1-4 per cent. per annum . · 15.000 00 .
To the order of J. V. Felker, city treasurer, note dated August 5. 1890, which matured October 5, 1890, with interest at the rate of 4 1-4 per per cent. per annum 10.000 00
209,400 00
Net debt December 20, 1890 .
$414,063 55
Net debt December 21, 1889 . 403,985 84
Increase of the net debt of the city for the year 1890
$ 10,077 71
CITY DEBT AND ASSETS.
City bonds .
· $268,000 00
Notes payable, water loan ·
· 12,000 00
66 bridge loan · 18,000 00
66 temporary loan 124,927 13 66
66 trust funds
56,750 00
Sundry accounts
288 59
Gross city debt
$479,965 72
Amount carried forward
$479,965 72
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
Amount brought forward
$479,965 72
Taxes 1888
$1.745 40
66
1889
9,173 41
66 1890
36,448 99
Due from the State, State aid
3,582 50
66 military aid
1,161 00
Sinking funds .
S,757 50
Cash on hand December 20, 1890 .
5,033 37
65,902 17
Total net debt as above stated December 20, 1890, $414,063 55
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY.
City Hall, brick, Brown square $55,000 00
Market House, brick, Market square .
. 22,000 00
New almshouse, brick, land and outbuildings 42,000 00
Land, powder house lot, Low street .
1,500 00
Coffin lot, Hill street
1,500 00
66 High and Wesley streets
50 00
Gravel pit, North Atkinson street
800 00
Coffin's court
350 00
Greenleaf street .
2,000 00
Hearse house, gun house and pounds 250 00
Two burial grounds
2,000 00
Right of ferry way
100 00
Land, Common, Kent street .
9,000 00
66 Mall, High and Pond streets 12,000 00
$148,550 00
SCHOOL HOUSES.
Brick school house, 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
66
Congress street
5,000 00
66
..
Wesley street
3,000 00
66
66
Forrester street
8,000 00
Wooden 66
Purchase street
3,000 00
66
200 00
Charles street
900 00
66
Ashland street
3,000 00
66
Moultonville
1,500 00
Monroe street
800 00
92,900 00
Amount carried forward
$241,450 00
66
.
66
.
.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT.
Amount brought forward
$241,450 00
ENGINE HOUSES.
No. 2, Federal street, brick .
$5,000 00
No. 3, Congress street, brick
.
5,500 00
No. 7, Merrimac street, brick
2,000 00
No 8, Purchase street, brick
. 2,500 00
15,000 00
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Furniture in City Hall, Market Hall and engine
houses
· $ 4,000 00
Hook and ladder truck
1,500 00
Three steamers, 1 supply wagon, 4 hose carriages, 2 hose wagons, hose, etc. .
30,000 00
Farming implements, furniture, stoves, fuel, tools,
animals, in and about almshouse and out- buildings
· 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
5,000 00
125,300 00
$381,750 00
RECAPITULATION.
Real estate
$148,550 00
School houses .
92,900 00
Engine houses .
15,000 00
Personal property
125,300 00
$381,750 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 possession of the treasurer belonging to the city, including the sinking fund investment, and find that they agree with his report as presented.
I have verified the accounts of the collector of taxes, includ-
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ing the amount committed to him by the assessors, the abate- ments 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.
I would recommend that the assessors exercise more care in the clerical work of their office.
I would also recommend that the city clerk keep a record of all moneys received by him, so that an accurate account of the same can be rendered.
Having contracted a debt of $17,155 on account of sewerage, for which there was no appropriation, the city debt has increased only $10,077.71, showing a decrease, exclusive of sewerage, of $7,077.29, which makes an excellent financial showing for the year.
WILLIAM H. WELCH, Auditor. December 26, 1890.
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURES.
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES
Showing balance December 20, 1890.
Assessed for city purposes . $159,506 26
re-assessments
1,542 00
overlay
1,098 75
66 State tax
7,980 00
66 County tax
8,771 16
- $178,898 17
Income credited the several departments
21,002 33
from Bromfield Fund in 1890 400 00
Balance due 66 Dec. 21, 1889
86 70
" commissioners of Atkinson Common Dec. 21, 1889
135 94
Income from Atkinson Common in 1890
23 00
$200,546 14
Payments on sundry departments · $179,463 93
Abatements of taxes of 1887
2,294 00
66 1888
1,748 35
,,
1889
1,460 01
66 1890
2,552 02
Paid State tax
7,980 00
" County tax
8,771 16
Expenditures on Bromfield Fund
357 05
Paid Sinking Fund commissioners, city appropri- ation for 1890
4,400 00
Paid notes payable, city appropriation for 1890 . 5,000 00
$214,026 52
$13,480 38
Credit balance of Atkinson Common account, Dec. 20, 1890 . .
158 94
Credit balance of Bromfield Fund account, Dec. 20, 1890 129 65
288 59
Balance overdrawn for the year
$13,768 97
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TABULAR STATEMENT
-OF THE -
Appropriations, Expenditures and Balances, for Year ending Dec. 20, 1890.
Department.
Appropriation.
Income.
Total Credits.
Expenditures.
Undrawn.
Overdrawn.
Poor
.
.
$15,000 00
$4,205 99
$19,205 99
$19,203 47
$2 52
School
.
22,000 00
948 41
22,948 41
24,148 04
$1,199 63
Fire
6,500 00
50 25
6,550 25
6,712 09
161 84
Highways
11,500 00
184 72
11,684 72
12,387 72
703 00
Sidewalks and edgestones
1,000 00
765 55
1,765 55
2,443 81
678 26
Ashes and rubbish
700 00
150 35
850 35
833 75
16 60
Bridges and culverts
2,000 00
41 35
2,041 35
2,815 60
774 25
Water supply
7,500 00
7,500 00
8,005 00
505 00
Incidentals
390 00
5,396 76
5,786 76
8,193 29
. . . .
2,406 53
Incidentals (overdraft last year)
10,066 26
10,066 26
10,066 26
Public property
8,000 00
1,361 80
9,361 80
12,725 24
.... .
3,363 44
Police
9,500 00
1,845 96
11,345 96
10,398 31
947 65
Lighting streets, etc.
10,000 00
8 50
10,008 50
10,362 11
353 61
Salaries .
7,700 00
7,700 00
7,686 89
13 11
. .
...
Fuel
5,500 00
13 40
5,513 40
7,090 51
1,577 11
Public library
1,200 00
1,059 95
2,259 95
2,423 10
163 15
Printing .
1,200 00
108 00
1,308 00
1,798 84
490 84
Board of health
700 00
. .... .
700 00
1,021 00
321 00
Memorial Day
150 00
150 00
150 00
. .
....
Military relief
.
1,200 00
24 00
1,224 00
1,306 00
82 00
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.
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ANNUAL REPORTS.
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Abatements, tax of 1887
·
1,800 00
1,800 00
2,294 00
494 00
66
1888
500 00
500 00
1,748 35
1,248 35
66
1889
500 00
157,28
657 28
1,460 01
802 73
2.640 75
2,640 75
2.552 02
88 73
.....
Interest .
22,000 00
4,120 06
26,120 06
25,807 61
312 45
Parks or public grounds
500 00
500 00
538 21
......
38 21
Paving State street
3,000 00
60 00
3,060 00
2,997 08
62 92
. . .
Notes payable
5,000 00
......
5,000 00
5,000 00
. .. .
.....
.
. .....
500 00
500 00
350 00
150 00
. ... .
$159,506 26
$23,643 08
$183.149 34
$187,518 31
$10,993 98
$15,362 95
Amount carried to sinking fund
.
.
·
.
.
.
·
.
5,000 00
balance overdrawn
13,768 97
$24,762 95
$24,762 95
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1890
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
·
4,400 00
4,400 00
4,400 00
Widening Prospect street
4,400 00
notes payable
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TABULAR STATEMENT.
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Sinking fund . .
44
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
$19,203 47
Schools
24,148 04
Fire
6,712 09
Highways
12,387 72
Incidentals
7,626 42
Public property
12,725 24
Day and night police
10,398 31
Lighting streets and public buildings
10,362 11
Interest
25,807 61
Public library
2,423 10
Sidewalks and edgestones
2,443 81
Newburyport Bridge
1,003 72
Essex Merrimac Bridge
1,408 66
Culverts
403 22
Notes payable
99,400 00
State of Massachusetts (State aid, chap. 301)
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