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Amount paid for support of insane 1898. 66 66 1899 8,113 OI
$6,844 15
Increase
$1,268 86
There are now at Danvers Asylum 34 persons, Medford 9. Worcester 4, Westborough 2. Taunton I, Northampton I. Fox- boro' I, private family I. Idiot School 2, making 55 insane who are supported wholly or in part by the city.
OUTSIDE RELIEF
Outside relief, which last year was granted to 391 persons. this year has been granted to 393 persons, and are classed as fol- lows : 264 having a settlement in Newburyport, 67 having a set- tlement in other places, and 62 having no settlement in the state, making a total of 393 persons who have been assisted during the past year.
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CITY PHYSICIAN'S REPORT
To the Overseers of the Poor :
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit the annual report of the city physician for the year ending Dec. 31, 1899.
I have made at the homes of the patients 1679 visits, have seen at my office 312 patients and have made 33 visits to the alnis-house. At each of these visits from one to ten patients were seen. Counting each visit to the alms-house as one, I have seen a total of 2037 patients during the year.
Month.
Visits at home.
Visits at almshouse.
Office calls.
Total.
Births.
Deaths
January .
170
3
31
204
I
I
February
141
4
36
18I
2
3
March .
I24
2
33
159
I
2
April
I60
5
25
I90
I
3
May
I33
5
24
162
3
3
June
162
I
27
190
O
2
July
185
I
17
203
O
3
August
I72
I
20
193
2
5
September
141
2
44
187
I
3
October
94
2
27
123
O
0
November
96
4
I7
II7
O
I
December
IOI
3
24
I28
I
C
Total
1679
33
325
2037
12
26
I have been present at twelve births-nine males and three fe- males. There has been 26 deaths during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
E. H. NOYES, City Physician.
PRODUCTS OF CITY FARM
The products of the city farm during the past year were 55 tons hay, 150 bushels corn, 300 bushels onions, 150 cabbages, 225 bushels potatoes, I ton squash, 75 bushels turnips, 50 bush- els beets, 30 bushels carrots, 25 tons ensilage, 2 tons straw, with green corn, peas, string beans and tomatoes enough to supply the alms-house with all the vegetables they needed. 936 pounds
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OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
of butter have been made and 2310 pounds of hogs have been dressed.
All the labor upon the farm has been performed by the inmates of the alms-house under the direction of the superin- tendent.
Respectfully submitted,
L. W. SARGENT, B. F. HATHAWAY, Overseers of the Poor. W. F. HOUSTON,
WILLIAM H. BAYLEY, Clerk.
REPORT OF ATWOOD AND DEXTER FUNDS
To His Honor the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Newburyport :
GENTLEMEN :- The board of overseers of the poor, to whom is entrusted the income accruing from these funds, would respectfully report that the income from the Dexter fund for the year ending Dec. 31, 1899, amounting to $90.00, has been divid- ed among the three overseers, $30.00 to each.
The income from the Atwood fund, $307.50. has been di- vided in a similar manner, giving $102.50 to each overseer, and has been distributed according to the will of the donors, in the following manner.
DEXTER FUND
In wards one and two the $30 of the Dexter fund, nothing remaining over from last year, has been distributed among II persons, in sums of from $1 to $4, leaving nothing on hand of this fund at the close of the year.
In wards three and four the $30 of the Dexter fund, noth- ing remaining over from last year, has been distributed among
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ANNUAL RPEORTS
15 persons in sums of from $1 to $3 each, leaving nothing on hand of this fund at the close of the year.
In wards five and six the $30 of the Dexter fund has been distributed among 15 persons in sums from $1 to $2, leaving nothing on hand at the close of the year.
ATWOOD FUND
In wards one and two the income from the Atwood fund- $100.89, with $99.81 remaining on hand at the close of last year, $200.70 has been distributed among 50 persons in sums from $1 to $4, leaving $89.71 on hand of this fund at the close of the year.
In wards three and four the income from the Atwood fund -$100.89, with $57.10 remaining over from last year, $157.99 has been distributed among 51 persons in sums from 50 cents to $2.00 each, leaving $53.62 of this fund on hand at the close of the year.
In wards five and six the income from the Atwood fund- $100.89, with $69.50 on hand at the close of last year, $170.39 has been expended among 32 persons in sums from $1 to $3 each, leaving $82.37 of this fund on hand at the close of the year.
At the close of the year, Dec. 31, 1899, there remained in the hands of the overseers :
Wards one and two, Atwood fund. $89 71
three and four 53 62
66 five and six 82 37
Respectfully submitted,
L. W. SARGENT, - B. F. HATHAWAY, Overseers of the Poor. W. F. HOUSTON,
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
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HEADQUARTERS FIRE DEPARTMENT, CENTRAL STATION, NEWBURYPORT, DEC. 31, 1899.
To His Honor the Mayor and Gentlemen of the City Council :
In compliance with the requirements of the city ordinance governing the fire department of the city, I herewith submit to you my fifth annual report of the condition and the work per- formed by this department for the year ending December 31, 1899, together with a list of the members, with their rank, age, residence and occupation, location of fire alarm boxes, a state- ment of receipts and expenses, fires and alarms, losses and in- surance as near as could be ascertained, with such suggestions as I think will be necessary for the good of the department. The department is in good condition and the members are prompt and willing.
FORCE OF THE DEPARTMENT
The force of the department consists of one chief, three as- sistants, one permanent man and eighty call men.
APPARATUS
The apparatus consists of three second class Amoskeag steam fire engines, fully equipped, five hose wagons, two hook and ladder trucks, one supply wagon and one four-wheel hose reel, all in good condition.
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HOUSES
The houses of the department are all in good condition, with the exception of Hose 7's.
HORSES
We have one pair of horses hired, which I believe has been a great benefit to the department, and I would recommend to still continue with them.
HARNESSES
There are four sets of double and six single harnesses, all in good repair.
HOSE
There are 11,500 feet 21/2 inch rubber lined hose in the de- partment, most of which is good for regular service.
WATER SUPPLY
There is a decided improvement in the hydrant supply by the addition of the new standpipe to the water system.
HYDRANTS
We have one hundred and eighty hydrants, and I would re- commend the placing of more, as hydrants are cheaper than hose.
RESERVOIRS
There are seventeen reservoirs fed from Frong pond which are always reliable.
LOCATION OF RESERVOIRS
Green, opposite Washington.
Green, near Pleasant.
Washington, near Court.
Washington, near Market.
Washington, near Boston & Maine railroad track.
Harris, opposite Park.
State, opposite Prospect.
State, opposite Temple. State, opposite Charter.
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CHIEF ENGINEER.
Prospect, near Otis place.
Corner of Prospect and Fruit.
Corner of Prospect and Federal.
Corner of Prospect and Lime.
Corner of Prospect and Bromfield.
Corner of Bromfield and Hancock.
Purchase, opposite Lunt.
FIRE ALARM
The fire alarm telegraph, one of the most important branch- es of the department, has been under my charge since June 15, 1896. During that time-three years and eight months, seventy- nine boxes have been pulled, nine having failed to respond cor- rectly in both circuits, which I feel can be rightly attributed to a defect in the repeater, and I would recommend the purchase of a larger one that the circuits may be made smaller, and more of them, which would be of great advantage in case of trouble. The boxes pulled and not responding correctly are as follows :
Feb. 1, 1898. Box 12, open circuit, blizzard of February, 1898, wires all down.
April 9, 1898 Box 45, one circuit responding, defect in repeater .
July 5, 1898. Box 65, one circuit responding, defect in repeater.
Sept. 12, 1898. Boxes 25 and 26, both pulled at once, causing mix-up.
March 7, 1899. Box 42, struck by lightning.
July 15, 1899. Box 32, pulled three times, responding cor- rectly in one circuit.
September 15, 1899. Box 62 pulled three times by differ- ent parties.
Box 35, defective box, which was returned and a new one received in its place.
Jan. 12, 1900. Box 64, repeater out of condition.
During the last four months the circuit has been opened sixteen times by linemen working on wires, which I am aware is a great annoyance to the public and will be prevented as much as possible. In reading reports of other chief engineers I find mixed alarms are often results from old style boxes.
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ANNUAL REPORTS
NUMBER AND LOCATION OF BOXES
Box.
12. Corner of Water and Marlboro.
14. Purchase, opposite Harrison.
15. Corner High and Bromfield.
17. Corner Milk and Bromfield.
21. Corner Lithoid Works, private.
23. Corner Water and Salem.
25. Corner Atwood and Lime.
26. Corner Engine 2's house, Federal street.
27. Peabody Mills office, Federal street.
31. Corner Fair and Middle.
32. Boston & Maine freight station, Pond street.
33. Parker street railroad crossing.
34. State, near Pleasant.
35. Police station.
41. Corner Winter and Washington.
42. Merrimac street, opposite Russell's foundry.
45. Corner Pleasant and Titcomb.
51. Engine 3's house, Congress street.
52. Corner High and Olive.
53. Toppan street.
61. Merrimac street near silver factory.
62. Corner Tyng and High.
63. Hose 7's house, Merrimac street.
64. Corner Ashland and High.
65. Merrimac, opposite Jefferson.
66. Woodland, opposite Jackson.
67. Electric railroad car stables, Merrimac street.
71. Junction Three roads.
SPECIAL NOTICE
I call your attention once again to the location of fire alarm boxes, believing it should be the duty of every citizen to know their location and understand the manner of giving an alarm, which is : Pull the lever down and let go.
HALE FUND
The Hale fund, for injured firemen, amounts to $6,253.37.
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CHIEF ENGINEER
From the income of this fund $358.50 has been paid to injured firemen this year.
SICK BENEFIT FUND
This fund amounts to $955.85. Since January 1, 1899, there has been paid to sick firemen $408.
RUNNING TIME
The running time of the department has been changed, which I trust will be for the good of all. The rules and regu- lations are the same as last year.
APPROPRIATIONS AND EXPENDITURES
Appropriation
$11,000 00
Credits
176 02
$11, 176 02 12,073 64
Expenditures
Overdrawn
$897 62
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SCHEDULE OF ALL THE FIRES
Which occurred in the City of Newburyport during the year ending Dec. 31, 1899.
DATE
BOX
CLASS OF BUILD'G
HOW OCCUPIED
NAME OF OWNER
INSURANCE
LOSS
Jan.
9,
35
Wood
Play-house
M. Donohue
None
3 00
66
II,
45
Dwelling -
A. D. Woods
$2,800 00
$2,074 40
II,
26
Castelhun & Wheeler 5,500 00
707 75
19,
33
Brick
Brick manufactory
Durban Brick Co.
None
None
23,
12
Wood
Dwelling
F. S. Goodwin
800 00
16 50
Feb.
18,
21
Brick
Collar manufactory
Fiberloid Co.
87,000 00
None
20,
67
Dwelling
H. W. Moulton est.
1,500 00
204 00
25,
71
Grass field
George Rolfe
. . . . .
None
March 7,
42
Wood
Biscuit manufactory
N. Y. Biscuit Co.
17,000 00
100 00
18,
Chief's call to assist Amesbury.
29,
32
Wood
Dwelling
300 00
14 88
April 2,
61
Brick
Bakery
Blood estate
2,400 00
515 62
6,
42
Wood
Dwelling
Mrs. P. Henry
1,000 00
3 00
May
IO,
66
Mr. Weare
3,000 00
96 95
66
29,
45
Hotel
J. P. L. Westcott
6,300 00
1,550 00
Jnne
I,
42
Storehouse
M. Donohue
300 00
300 00
July
3,
42
Dwelling
J. Hart estate
1,000 0Ó
22 50
15,
32
Snow plough
Kelleher & Patriquin
500 00
250 00
Aug.
5,
31
Wood
Shoe dressing manuf. E. P. Shaw
6,000 00
4,855 73
8,
41
Dwelling
H. M. Stockman
3,500 00
None
17,
63
Storage
R. McConnell
500 00
273 56
24,
27
Dwelling
1,000 00
None
30,
12
M. Clement
800 00
None
ANNUAL REPORTS
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=
Sail-loft
Mrs. E. Moody
800 00
60 00
Sept. I,
35
18,
62
Barn
J. W. Douglass
3,000 00
2,700 00
-
18, 62
Dwelling
C. N. Safford
2,000 00
904 10
-
19,
14
19,
35
W. W. Woods
500 00
250 00
Oct.
3,
I7
22,
Chief's cail, Salisbury Beach.
None
10 00
Nov. II, 27
Wood
Dwelling
Dr. J. Healy C. E. Currier
Dec.
35
Carpenter shop
900 00
194 75
$142,100 00
$16,120 40
Sixty-one still alarıns in addition to the above have been attended to.
CHIEF ENGINEER.
Thomas Lunt
1,200 00
13 63
J. Butler estate
2,500 00
None
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ANNUAL REPORTS
COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL-1899
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Irvin Besse
Eben C. Knight
.
.
Albert H. Beckford
.
.
IO Garden street 31 Purchase street
15 Woodland street
COUNCILMEN
William A. Underwood
John E. Batchelder
Job Weston
Edward A. Huse
19 High street 12 Summer street Jefferson court 27 Milk street
BOARD OF ENGINEERS
Chief Engineer
Hiram H. Landford, 2312 Purchase street.
.
First Assistant
.
John N. Carter, 24 Olive street
Second Assistant . John P. Atkinson, 18 Fair street
Third Assistant
John L. Lewis, 6 Walnut street
Clerk of Board -- John P. Atkinson
Superintendent of Fire Alarm HIRAM H. LANDFORD
ALDERMEN
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CHIEF ENGINEER.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE DEPARTMENT
STEAMER AND HOSE ONE
Name. Age. Occupation.
Captain W. H. Chase, 40
Shoe cutter,
Lieut. G. W. Henderson . .29
Carpenter,
Clerk E. P. Chase. 45
Engineer,
Treasurer A. F. Young .45
Teamster,
Shoemaker,
Madison street Allen street Merrimac street Pond street
Engineer C. W. Adams. .51 Asst. engineer J. E. Lawrence 45 Hoseman G. L. Richardson. ... 43
Engineer,
Shoemaker,
Federal street
Hoseman G. N. Ellery 41
Machinist,
Purchase street
Hoseman J. O. Evans .27
Shoe cutter,
Tyng street
Hoseman G. E. Currier 36
Shoemaker,
Lunt street
Hoseman J. B. West .32
Carter street
Hoseman E. P. Allen. 45
Permanent man, South Pond street
Hoseman R. E. Hart 25
Shoe cutter,
Silversmith,
Bromfield street High street
HOSE AND STEAMER TWO
Name. Age. Occupation.
Captain W. W. Hutchins. . 53 Lieut. T. W. Colman 41 Clerk C. S. Blake 47 Treasurer C. S. Blake 47
Shoemaker,
Engineer,
Painter,
Steward G. N. Black. 62
Engineer F. W. Landford 41
Engineer,
Painter,
Liberty street School street
Planer,
Shoe cutter, 66
Mill operative Fish dealer
Carpenter
Teamster
Residence. School street Water street Liberty street 66 66
Bronifield street Charles street
Asst. Engineer C. S. Blake .47 Hoseman C. W. Turner 53 Hoseman J. C. M. Blaisdell. .. .. 53 Hoseman G. H. D. Leighton . . 45 Hoseman George Parker .35 Hoseman F. E. Thurlow .39
Hoseman J. A. Bean 63 Hoseman J. L. Thurlow 42 Hoseman C. H. M. Bartlett .50 Hoseman Irvin Dow . 27 Hoseman W. N. Johnson .22 Clerk
Temple street Bromfield street Prospect street Chestnut street Fair street Marlboro street Liberty street Hancock street
Beck street
Residence. Ashland street Winter street
Steward S. L. Truesdale .32
Mill operative,
Fair street
Hoseman A. N. French. 25
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ANNUAL REPORTS
STEAMER AND HOSE THREE
Name.
Age. Occupation.
Captain J. H. Page 35
Lieut. E. Hardy . 38
Clerk W. T. Towne. 26
Steward W. R. Bradbury 40
Engineer F. E. Davis. 52
Asst. Engineer C. W. Brow 33
Hosemian A. P. Lewis 55
Hoseman J. H. Morrison 38
Hoseman C. W. White .24
Hoseman J. Brock 30
66
Warren street Merrimac street Oakland street
Merrimac street
Pond street
Broad street
HOOK AND LADDER ONE
Name. Age. Occupation.
Captain W. B. Frost. 33
Lieut. G. P. Peckham 38
Clerk W. P. Phillips 36 Treasurer W. P. Phillips 36
Steward A. C. Hall . .38
Ladderman E. C. Tyler 38 Ladderman George Osborne. . 32 Laddermian L. G. Bradbury . . . 40 Ladderman E. C. Lang .32
Ladderman J. A. Wilson .31 Ladderman J. F. Sullivan .31 Ladderman H. Currier. 36 Ladderman C. H. Tucker .. ·44 Ladderman W. N. Davidson. . 27
Ladderman H. H. Hardy .28 Ladderman E. C. Reed 38
Planer,
Shoe cutter,
Clerk,
Conductor,
Shoe cutter, 66
66
Laster,
Fisherman,
Clerk, Laster, Shoemaker, Shoemaker,
Clerk,
Laundryman,
Residence. Federal street Purchase street Temple street 66 Water street Washington street Fair street
Federal street
Monroe street
Water street
Federal street Temple street Boardman street Merrimac street Bromfield court
Orange street
Residence. Griffin court Merrimac street 66
Olive street Broad street
Low street
Carter street
Merrimac street 66 66
Hoseman Samuel Chase 130
Hoseman F. Marston. 31
Hoseman E. A. Calkins 47
Silversmith,
Hoseman C. H. Adams 27
Shoe cutter,
Hoseman J. F. Cutter 22
Hatter,
Shoemaker,
Shoe cutter, 66 Machinist,
Silversmith,
Newsdealer,
Shoe cutter, 66
Painter,
Silversmith,
Clerk,
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CHIEF ENGINEER.
HOSE SEVEN
Nanie.
Age. Occupation.
Captain G. A. Coffin . 40
Shoemaker, 66
Lieut. J. L. Lancey
.21
Clerk E. E. Towne.
.38
Hatter,
Merrimac street
Treasurer F. B. Ives
44
Steward T. W. Mitchell 42
Shoemaker,
Forrester street
Carriage trim'er Jefferson street
Hoseman W. G. Somerby .37
Stock fitter,
Forrester street
Hoseman E. Jackman .30
Shoemaker,
Ashland street
Hoseman F. W. Merrill.
.31
Shoe cutter,
Walnut street
Hoseman E. H. Whitmore. .35 Hatter,
Merrimac street
HOSE EIGHT
Name. Age. Occupation.
Captain W. B. Porter .60
Teamster.
Lieut. A. Russell.
Clerk,
Silversmith,
Steward D. W. Jackman . 40
Hoseman L. S. Hilton 61 Hoseman W. H. H. Perki .52 Hoseman C. A. Caswell .41
Heel cutter, Fish dealer,
Fisherman,
Shoemaker,
Teamster,
Silversmith,
Residence. Lunt street
Marlboro street
Madison street
Marlboro street Union street 66
Purchase street Union street
Hancock street
Water street
66
Residence. Jefferson street
66
Hoseinan F. Huntington 46
.35 Clerk G. W. Stanwood 44
Hoseman F. McBurnie .31 Hoseman W. S. Porter. .41 Hoseman D. A. Wells 27
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ANNUAL REPORTS
EXPENSES OF FIRE DEPARTMENT SINCE 1885
Appropriation
Expenditures
Undrawn
Overdrawn
1835
$ 8,725 91
$ 8,089 52
$636 39
1886
7,933 80
7,913 58
20 22
1887
7,054 90
7,268 43
$ 213 53
1888.
7,677 40
8,857 42
1,180 02
I889
6,766 OI
7,932 60
1,166 59
1890.
6,550 25
6,712 09
161 84
189
7,000 00
8,592 30
1,159 30
1892
10,205 44
11,704 02
1,498 58
1893
8,023 93
9,864 71
1,840 78
1894
9,500 00
9,150 25
349 75
1835
9,090 CO
9,216 89
171 89
1896
9,903 60
9,302 14
601 46
1897
9,596 88
9,594 44
2 44
1898
11,361 00
11.351 36
9 64
1899
11,176 02
12,073 64
897 62
The overdraft is due to the increase of pay to the department.
Cost of Salaries and hauling apparatus
Cost of Salaries and Increase as hauling apparatus compared to 1899. 1899.
1885
$4,643 75
$8,503 00
$3,860 25
1886
4,047 50
8,503 00
4,456 50
1887
3,71I 00
8,503 00
4,792 00
1888.
4,498 00
8,503 00
4,005 00
1889
4,725 00
8,503 00
3,778 00
1890
4,905 60
8,503 00
3,597 40
1891
5,210 50
8,503 00
3,392 50
1892
5,192 75
8,503 00
3,310 25
1893
5,435 41
8,503 00
3,067 59
1894
5,618 00
8,503 00
2,885 00
1895
6,425 50
8,503 00
2,077 50
1896
6,505 50
8,503 00
1,997 50
1897
6,950 00
8,503 00
1,553 00
1898
7,324 00
8,503 00
1,179 00
1899
8,503 00
8,503 00
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CHIEF ENGINEER.
Expenditures Increase of pay and hauling apparatus as compared to 1899.
Expenditures Including increase of pay and haul- ing apparatus compared with 1899.
1885
$ 8,089 52
$3,860 25
$11,949 77
1886.
7,913 58
4,456 50
12,370 08
1887
7,268 43
4,792 00
12,060 43
I888
8,857 42
4,005 00
12,862 42
1889. 7,932 60
3,778 00
11,710 60
1890.
6,712 09
3,597 40
10,309 49
I891
8,592 30
3,392 50
11,984 80
1892
11,704 02
3,310 25
15,014 27
1893
9,864 71
3,067 59
12,932 30
1894.
9,150 25
2,885 00
12,035 25
1895
9,216 89
2,077 50
11,294 39
1896.
9,302 14
1,997 50
II,299 64
1897
9,594 44
1,553 00
11, 147 44
1898.
11,351 36
1,179 00
12,530 36
J899
12,073 64
12,073 64
Expenditures for 1885
$ 11,949 77
66
66
1886
12,370 08
66
1887
12,060 43
66
66
I888
12,862 42
66
66
I889
11,710 60
66
1890.
10,309 49
66
66
1891.
11,984 80
$83,247 59
Average expense for year
$11,892 51
Expenditures for 1892
$ 15,014 27
1893 12,932 30
66
1894
12,035 25
$39,981 82
Average expense for year
Expenditures for 1895
66
66
1896.
II,299 64
66
66
1897 11,147 44
66
1898
12,530 36
66
1899 12,073 64
$58,345 46
$11,669 09
Average expense for year .
$13,327 27
$11,294 39
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ANNUAL REPORTS
Insurance loss on bell alarm from January 1, 1885 to
January 1, 1900. $407,803 59 Divided as follows:
From Jan. 1, 1885 to May 1, 1892. $207,572 60
6 May 1, 1892 to May 1, 1895 127,549 87
May 1, 1895 to Jan. 1, 1900. 72,681 12
Average amount of loss per year from Jan. 1, 1885, to May I, 1892, 713 years $28,305 35 Average amount of loss per year from May 1, 1892 to May I, 1895, 3 years $42,516 62
Average amount of loss per year from May 1, 1895 to Jan. I, 1900, 433 years.
$15,574 52 .
Fires
Losses
Average loss per fire.
From Jan. 1, 1885 to May I, 1892 . . .. 119
$207,572 60
$1,744 30
May 1, 1892 to May 1, 1895 . . . 51
127,549 87
2,500 97
May I, 1895 to Jan. 1, 1900. .. 95 72 681 12
765 06
Salaries and hauling apparatus-1898
Steamer No. I .
$735 00
66 " 2 . 787 50
66 66
3 .
787 50
Hook and Ladder I
787 50
Hose 7
560 00
6 8.
560 00
Board of engineers 502 50
3 engineers of steamers at $160
$480 00
3 assistant engineers of steamers
60 00
2 firemen of steamers at $150-2 and 3 .
300 00
Steward Hook and Ladder I 50 00
60 00
6 captains $10 each.
I permanent man 742 00
M. Cashman
912 00
$7,324 00
I73
CHIEF ENGINEER
Salaries and hauling apparatus-1899
Steamer No. I . $840 00
66
2 . 900 00
66
66 3 . 900 00
Hook and Ladder
900 00
Hose 7 .
635 00
66 8. 635 00
Board of engineers
540 00
3 engineers of steamers at $160
480 00
3 assistant engineers of steamers at $20.
60 00
2 firemen of steamers at $150
300 00
Steward Hook and Ladder
50 00
6 captains at $10
60 00
I permanent man
742 00
M. Cashman
1,461 00
$8,503 00
1899
$8,503 00
1898.
7,324 00
1899-increase
$1, 179 00
IN CONCLUSION.
To his honor Mayor Huse, the board of aldermen and mem- bers of common council, I desire to return my sincere thanks for interest shown ; to my assistant engineers, officers and members of the several companies for their fidelity and promptness in re- sponding to alarms; to the committee on fire department for their liberal support in all matters tending to the improvement of the department, and to the city marshal and members of the po- lice department for their good work performed at fires I wish to express my appreciation.
Respectfully submitted,
HIRAM H. LANDFORD,
Chief Engineer.
Newburyport, Dec. 31, 1899.
Annual Report of the Board of Assessors
To His Honor the Mayor and the City Council :
GENTLEMEN :- The board of assessors respectfully report the following statement of the taxes for State, county and city pur- poses for the current year :
Assessed value of real estate $7,292,400 00
Assessed value of personal property 2,387,300 00
Resident bank shares. 387,917 00 - $10,067,617 00
The rate of taxation for the year 1899 was $15.50 on each $1000 assessed ; the poll tax $2.00 ; whole number of polls as- sessed 3979.
Tax on real estate, $7,292,400 at $15.50 .. . $113,032 20 Tax on personal property, $2,387,300 at $15.50 37,003 15
Tax on bank shares, $387,917 at $15.50. 6,012 71
Tax on 3979 polls at $2.00. 7,958 00 - $164,006 06
The sums required by the State, county and city, are as follows :
From Edward P. Shaw, state treasurer. $5,760 00 From E. Kendall Jenkins, county treasurer . 8,330 50 From George H. Stevens, city clerk
under a resolve from the city council $172,423 53
Less the sum not otherwise appro- - priated 27,000 00
145,423 53
The amount of overlay being . 3,568 93
The amount of additional assessments 923 10 - $164,006 06
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ANNUAL REPORTS
The value of vessels engaged in the foreign trade exempt by the law, amounting to $10,288.50, is not included in the valuation of personal property first mentioned.
The income from the above amounting to $1,273.81, is in- cluded in this valuation.
The number of vessels engaged in the foreign carrying trade May 1, 1899, and parts owned in this city, consisted of one ship.
The value of exempted property is as follows :
Religious societies, real estate $306,000 00 Literary institutions, real estate. 80,300 00 Literary institutions, invested funds 60,737 00
Benefit and charitable institutions, real estate. 57,300 00
Benefit and charitable institutions, invested funds
321,064 97
$825,401 97
Number of dwelling houses assessed 2715 ; number of acres of land assessed 4576; number of residents assessed on property, individuals 1756, all others 317; number of non-residents as- sessed on property, individuals 221, all others 79,-("all others" means firms, corporations, associations, trustees, etc.) ; total number assessed on property 2373; total number assessed for poll tax only 2764 ; total number of tax payers 5137; value of buildings assessed, excluding land $4,970,600; value of land, excluding buildings, $2,298,100 ; number of horses assessed 670 ; cows, 262.
WILLIAM H. HUSE, GEORGE P. SARGENT, & Assessors. WILLARD A. HATCH,
Annual Report of the Board of Health
To His Honor the Mayor and City Council of Newbury- port :
GENTLEMEN :- The Board of Health herewith submits its twenty-fourth annual report for the year ending Dec. 31, 1899.
Appropriation $700 00
Credits II 00
Total
$711 00
EXPENDITURES
George W. Knight, salary as agent, and cash paid $217 II Charles W. Page, salary as clerk 6 months. 25 00
expenses to Boston 2 00
Wm. H. Lawrence, 109 inspections 109 00
Dr. E. H. Noyes, 71 vaccinations at 50 cents 35 50
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