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Fourth Class.
Nora L. Brown, Harriet M. Jones,
Evelyn Dowling,
Harold P. Bale,
Anita B. Clark, Grace D. Sanford, Florence E. Upham, Geo. H. Smith,
Honorable mention is made of the following scholars for excellence in mathematics.
First Class.
Grace Clara Albee, John Edward Mccullough,
Hubert Monroe Cox, Edward Austin Tucker.
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Second Class.
Sara Cone Bryant, A. Arline Merrill, Maud L. Sanford,
Fred P. Woodbury.
Alice M. Burr, Emma J. Norris, Wm. D. Collins,
Third Class.
J. Helen Bartholomew,
Orville H. Dow,
Arthur A. Knights,
Clifford P. P. Sprunt.
Nora L. Brown,
Evelyn Dowling,
Grace B. Leighton,
Mary L. Norris,
Grace D. Sanford,
Florence E. Upham,
Eliza T. Upham,
Helen W. Snow, Ashton L. Carr,
Harold P. Bale,
W. Erwin Gilchrist,
Charles S. Loring,
John W. Kohr.
The following Franklin Fraternity prizes were awarded.
In literature, first prize to Sara Cone Bryant.
second prize to Effie L. Shapleigh, third prize to Harriet M. Jones, In mathematics, first prize to Edward A. Tucker.
second prize to Albert E. Small.
third prize to Grace D. Sanford.
Effie L. Shapleigh, Roger W. Campbell, Albert E. Small,
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SCHOOL REPORT.
SALARIES OF TEACHERS AND SUPERINTENDENT.
NAMES.
SCHOOLS. SALARIES.
Alonzo G. Whitman
High, Principal
$2,000
A. A. Ballou
Assistant . 800
Hattie G. Ricker
.6
650
Clairmond Mansfield
650
Harriet C. Fairbanks
8th Grade, Principal 1,000
Effie C. Sweetser
Assistant 550
Lucy W. Bisbee
7th Grade, Emerson st. 600
Alice M. Swett .
6 6 Essex st. 600
Lydia Mendum
7th & 8th Gr. Principal Franklin 700
Susan D. Melcher
6th Gr. Princ. Centre
550
Helen J. Barrett
..
Grove st. 550
Mary J. George .
·
5th .. .. Centre
500
Janet Young
. 6 Grove st. 500
Belle Mitchell
6th & 5th Grades Frank-
lin .
500
Lillie J. Davis . 6th
Essex st.
500
Alma J. Guptill .
4th Gr. Franklin
500
Alice H. Long
4th " Princ. Vinton st. .
500
Gertrude Smith .
3d .
.6
450
·Isabelle I .. Atwood
4th & 3d Gr. Centre 500
Emma A. Weeks
.. Converse
450
Lucy F. Dermont
2d .. . 6 Vinton st.
500
Isabel Chapin
2d & Ist " Centre
500
Amelia Trowbridge
.. .. Grove st.
450
Mary F. Nye
.. .. Converse 450
Della H. Crosby
4th & 3d Gr. Grove st.
500
Emma L. Randlett
Annie M. Ransom
Annie Chadbourne
Mixed school Upham st.
500
Mary A. Plummer
West
450
Etta J. Call
. Ripley 3d & 4th Grds. Lynde st.
500
Florence M. Perry
Mixed school,Green st. 450
Nellie Dempsey
Ist & 2d Grds. Lynde st. 450
Harry Benson
Music
400
Elizebeth Creveling
.
Drawing 350
Guy C. Channell
Superintendent
2,000
2d & Ist " Franklin 500 Ist " " Vinton st. 500
450
Florence Ellis
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SCHOOL REPORT.
JANITORS.
NAMES
SCHOOLS SALARIES.
J. W. Boyce
High & Essex st. 500
Arthur Armington
. Centre, Grove & Vinton 600 .
C. H. Fuller
Franklin, Green 235
George H. Anderson
Lynde st. . .
100
Joseph Emerson
Converse 100
Eri Upham
. Upham st .. 60
John Davis
Ripley 60
William Boyd
West . 60
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
OF THE
MELROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.
MELROSE : DUNTON & POTTER, PRINTERS. 1891.
TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
TRUSTEES OF MELROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.
The trustees of the public library respectfully present their twentieth annual report.
During the year, 524 volumes have been added to the library, a larger number than in any preceding year except 1885. In selecting, the aim has been to meet the wants of the various classes of readers who frequent a public library. Suggestions are thankfully received by the librarian and trustees, and with few exceptions any book asked for has been purchased.
The large number of books for the young has been increas- ed. A written catalogue of some two hundred, entitled "Good Books for Young Folks" has been placed on the ta- ble in the library, and the list is enlarged as books suitable for entry are bought. It is believed that each book has some recommendation beyond that of furnishing harmless occu- pation for an idle hour, valuable as that quality is. Many of these books afford all the information on certain subjects and periods which the general reader of mature years can use. The "Boys' Froissart" and "Boys' King Arthur," "Story of the American Sailor," "About Pebbles," "How Plants Grow," are examples. Copies of this list have been given when asked for to teachers in the public schools, and these copies have been put up in the school rooms. The teach-
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ers have kindly taken the time to speak of the list, and they say the children ask advice about selecting books. This list does not exclude from the library any book. It simply points out to parents and guardians who have not the time to read scores of books, a certain number of assured value.
A list of books relating to the countries whose geography is studied in the second grammar schools has been given to the teachers, and they think it helpful. A classified list covering the history of the United States has been sent to the teacher of history in the first grammar school.
The trustees have continued their efforts to supply the wants of classes formed for serious reading and for study. We direct the attention of those studying art to "Great Ca- thedrals of the World," an expensive work which has been bought, and will be in the library as soon as bound; of those interested in Greek history, to Duruy's "History of Greece," four volumes of which are now on the shelves; of those in- terested in local history, to "History of Middlesex County" in three volumes; and of all readers to "Life of Lincoln" in ten volumes, by Nicolay and Hay. We earnestly desire to do our best to increase in this way the influence of the library as an educational force in our town.
The library has been open every day during the past year. The confusing and awkward system of opening at certain irregular hours was arranged in order to afford the most op- portunities for exchange of books with the least possible outlay of money. It is intended during the present year to have the library open during the same hours of every after- noon and on three evenings of each week.
It was found difficult to circulate some new and some ex- pensive books of which the library could afford to buy only one copy. They seemed to get in a certain neighborhood and there remain. The trustees realize from actual expe- rience that to satisfactorily read a really valuable book
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requires time; and that a fortnight is all too short to be- come familiar with the contents of, say, the first volume of "Bryce's American Commonwealth." Still the trustees sub- mit that the library aims to meet the wants of the many; that in their opinion these wants are better satisfied by making two people acquainted with a good book each month, than by making one; and that the public library can supple- ment but not fill the place of a private library. The library now offers the reading of each new book, to at least twenty- four different pesons during the year; and we claim that there are that number in Melrose who wish to read the new books the very year they are issued. It must not be forgot- ten that the influence of many books, and here again we quote "Bryce's American Commonwealth," is much wider and their opportunities for educating much greater the first year of their issue than afterwards; since then the magazines and papers are directing attention to them by discussing their merits and weaknesses. Therefore with the daily opening of the library, the trustees discontinued the system of renewals and transfers; thus doing as other public libraries have found it necessary to do when the number of readers is large and eager.
With every year the limited quarters of the library be- come more apparent. But little unoccupied shelving re- remains and with that filled the problem of finding room for shelves presents itself. We need a classified catalogue which will put the student on the track of the books which can help him; but this necessitates a classification of books, and that, where we are now, is impossible. Every one who has been in our crowded reading room during the past year will agree that the 11,293 persons who visit it need quiet and more space and abundant daylight; with these and with the means to open it on every afternoon, its opportunities for usefulness would be greatly increased. At the risk of seem-
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ing importunate, your trustees again call the attention of those interested to these facts, and assure its friends that the Melrose Public Library awaits with a gratitude propor- tionate to its needs the donation of a building.
The library wishes to express its thanks for the two fine photographs, the "Roman Forum" and the "Colosseum," pre- sented to it by Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Bordman. They have been framed and hung in the reading room and are of more value in giving a clear idea of the buildings and their pres- ent surroundings than any printed description.
The income of the Horatio Nelson Perkins Fund during 1890 was used in completing the "Life of Washington," and commencing "Life and Correspondence of John Jay."
The income of the William Emerson Barrett Fund during 1890 has bought for the library "American Domestic Archi- tecture" and "Convenient Houses."
The trustees subscribed for the new "Century Dictionary" and four volumes are in the reading room. The usefulness of this great work is made apparent upon examination. We ask for it the critical attention of readers and students. We believe it the special province of a public library to furnish to its readers works of this character.
We thank the numerous donors who have sent books or periodicals to the library during the year, and the Melrose Journal and Melrose Reporter for printing free of expense the lists of new books.
For the last six years, the Melrose Public Library has asked each year for $750 and the dog tax. We want to open the library every day and for more hours each day during the ensuing year; and we want to supply the other reason- able. demands on a public library made by our increased and
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increasing population. We respectfully ask of the town of Melrose for the year 1891 an appropriation of $1,000 and the dog tax.
Respectfully submitted in behalf of the Trustees,
MARY L. CHARLES, Secretary. ELBRIDGE H. GOSS, CHARLES C. BARRY, CHARLES A. PATCH, RUBY F. FARWELL, MARY L. CHARLES, Trustees.
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STATEMENT OF THE HORATIO NELSON PERKINS FUND, JANUARY 1, 1890, TO JANUARY 1, 1891. CR.
By balance on hand Jan. 1, 1890 · $500 90 Interest from Melrose Savings Bank 20 00
$520 90
DR.
To cash paid G. P. Putnam's Sons, books $20 00
Balance on hand
500 90
$520 90
STATEMENT OF WILLIAM EMERSON BARRETT FUND,
JANUARY 1, 1890, TO JANUARY 1, 1891. CR.
By balance on hand Jan. 1, 1890 $75 55
Interest from Melrose Savings Bank 2 60
$78 15
DR.
To cash paid De Wolfe, Fiske & Co., books
$IO 17
Balance on hand
67 98
$78 15
COLLECTIONS BY LIBRARIAN.
CR.
By balance on hand Jan. 1, 1890 $53 78
Fines collected during 1890 76 36
$130 14
DR.
To cash paid for books .
$34 28
66 sundry expenses, P. O. box,
stamps, stationery, rubber bands, lighter, &c. 20 81 Balance on hand 75 05
$130 14
Respectfully submitted, C. A. PATCH. Treasurer.
Note: It has been voted by the Trustees to hold this balance of $75.05 as a nucleus for a fund for a new catalogue. Future fines to be added thereto.
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STATISTICS FOR 1890.
Number of volumes in library, Jan. 1, 1890
8,195
purchased in 1890 ·
510
donated
.
14
524
in library Jan. 1, 1891 8,719
Number of persons using library Jan. 1, 1890
3,454
" cards issued in 1890 . . 321
.. relinquished 1890 ·
37
284
persons using library Jan. 1, 1891 3,738
Number of books replaced in 1890 .
I21
rebound “ 747
magazines bound for library in 1890 37
Largest number of vols. issued in one day 410
Smallest
12
Average
" on Mondays 76
" " Saturdays
316
Whole
. .
" in March
3,293
" " May
2,735
" " November 2,754
" " December 2,189
" " 1890
30,534
Number of persons using reading room in 1889
11,70I
66
66
" 1890 11,293
Largest number of visitors in one month 1,162
Smallest
714
Largest 16 day I44
Books brought from library for use in reading room 132
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PERIODICALS IN THE READING ROOM.
American Agriculturist. American Naturalist.
Art Amateur.
Art Magazine, Cassell's.
Atlantic Monthly Magazine.
Century 66
Chambers Journal.
Chautauquan. Cottage Hearth
F. P. Shumway, Jr. A Friend
Cosmopolitan .
Eclectic Monthly Magazine.
English Mechanic.
Forum.
Gartenlaube.
Harper's Monthy Magazine.
Young People.
66 Bazar. Weekly.
Littell's Living Age. London Punch.
London Illustrated News.
Lippincott's Monthly Magazine
A Friend
Literary World Daniel Jefferson Magazine of American History. Nation.
North American Review.
New England Magazine.
Outing Monthly Magazine. Overland. Practical Electricity Chas. A. Patch Popular Science Monthly.
Scientific American Chas. H. Adams
Scientific American, Architect and Builder.
Scribner's Monthly Magazine. St. Nicholas. Wide Awake.
MELROSE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
PAPERS IN READING ROOM.
Alta California.
Christian Register . Women's Aux. Unit. Church
Cincinnati Gazette. Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Charleston News and Courier.
London Weekly Times.
Louisville Weekly Courier-Journal.
Melrose Journal Melrose Reporter
Chas. H. Adams
Dunton & Potter
National Tribune, G. A. R.
New York Tribune, Weekly.
Pilot.
Springfield Republican, Weekly.
Woman's Journal
Mrs. M. A. Livermore
Youth's Companion.
Union Signal
Miss H. G. Ricker
Unity
Miss C. Mansfield
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DONATIONS. Pamphlets.
Number of pamphlets in library, Jan. 1, 1890 . Annual report of Boston Public Library
1,143
" Leceister .4
١٠ " Lancaster
" Malden .6
1
" Newberry .. ..
Chicago
I
" Newton
I
" Salem ..
I
.. " Somerville "
I
" Springfield "
I
" Watertown "
Į
66 " Winchester “
" Woburn ..
I I 53
Official Gazette of U. S. Patent Office The Tuftonian I7 I
Bulletin of Boston Public Library .
Presentation of bust of Hon. E. S. Converse, at Malden I
1,227
Books.
Camp, Battle-field and Hospital
I .. Finger.
Water Power of Maine
Camp-fire and Cotton-field
I. Finger. .6
Sketches in Prison Camp
Catalogue of Beebe Public Library Trustees. Historical sketch of Lawrence Family Dr. R. M. Lawrence. Creole and Puritan A Friend. Ida May . Mrs. Everett.
Here and there in N. E. and Ca. . B. & M. R. R. First Maine Cavalry Monument, Gettysburg G. N. Harris. Gazetteer of the U. S. of America Dr. J. E. Sanborn.
History of Utah Wilford Woodruff.
Japanese Fairy World Rev. W. E. Griffis.
George Moore, Merchant and Philanthropist A Friend.
C. M. WORTHEN, Librarian.
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REPORT OF THE BOARD
OF
WATER COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
TOWN OF MELROSE, MASS.,
FOR THE
FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.
MELROSE : DUNTON & POTTER, PRINTERS. I891.
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TOWN OF MELROSE, MASS.
WATER DEPARTMENT.
COMMISSIONERS.
WILBUR D. FISKE. GEORGE I. MORSE.
WILLIAM H. MILLER.
REGISTRAR.
ELBRIDGE H. GOSS.
SUPERINTENDENT. JAMES W. RILEY.
PUMPING STATION.
CHARLES F. CHURCHILL, Engineer.
REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1890.
The twenty-first annual report of the Board of Water Commissioners of the Town of Melrose, also reports of Water Registrar and Superintendent, are hereby respect- fully submitted.
The demands for laying main and service pipes during the year, together with the expense of providing and put- ting in position new fire hydrants, exceeded the usual ap- propriation, and made necessary an additional appropriation of two thousand dollars, which was voted by the Town.
Number of feet of main pipe laid in 1890, 8,213
66 66 service 66
7,433
66 new hydrants set
19
" gates 66 66
39
A detailed statement of dimensions, location and cost of the above will be found in the appended report.
NEW MAIN PIPE.
A new 14-inch cast-iron main pipe has been laid from the intersection of Wyoming avenue and Main street, up Main street to the intersection of Emerson and Main streets. All the connections thereto were made in the most thorough and substantial manner. All the intersecting street mains had their connections enlarged, with a gate put on each, and several new hydrants of larger capacity set to replace
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the old ones. This ensures a better distribution of the water and better fire protection for the centre of the town, than has ever before been provided.
WATER SUPPLY.
There has been an abundant supply of water during the year, and the pond is now in excellent condition, the high- est point reached being in the months of March, April and May, when the dam was overflowed. The lowest was on October 10th, the water at that time being 39 inches below high water mark.
PUMPING STATION AND RESERVOIR.
During the year the pumping plant and reservoir have been under the charge of the Engineer, Mr. C. F. Churchill, and they are now in perfect condition.
The pumping engine has been run to the entire satisfac- tion of the Board, and has required but trifling expense for repairs.
INDICATOR.
During the past summer we have had one of Winslow's Electric High and Low Water Indicators put into the pump- ing station, and connected by wires to the reservoir, by which the ever varying height of water in the reservoir is automatically registered at the pumping station, thus avoid- ing all danger and trouble from overflowing the banks of the reservoir, or ever leaving the water in the reservoir in a dangerously low stage. Thus far the indicator has proved itself invaluable for this purpose.
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SPOT POND.
The danger of pollution to the water of Spot Pond from various causes, allusion to which was made in the last annual report of the undersigned, still continues, and your Com- missioners in pursuance of a vote of the Town, as also in re- sponse to the urgent request of many citizens, have given the various propositions for relief careful consideration.
After several meetings of the joint Water Boards of the Municipalities of Malden, Medford and Melrose, a commit- tee consisting of the chairman of each Board, was appointed to formulate measures of relief, which were to be submitted for approval to the Towns interested. That committee are now attending to the duty assigned them, and as soon as possible, a detailed statement of the results of their investi- gations will be laid before you for your consideration.
WILBUR D. FISKE. GEORGE L. MORSE, WILLIAM H. MILLER,
Commissioners.
REPORT OF THE WATER REGISTRAR
OF THE TOWN OF MELROSE FOR THE YEAR 1890.
To the Board of Water Commissioners :
Gentlemen :- I have the honor to submit the following re- port for the year 1890 :
RECEIPTS.
Received for Water rates . $24,743 77
" Service pipe 1,578 27
" Lime purposes . 93 60
" Stock .
26 79
" Return Insurance
41 62
$26,484 05
Paid Geo, Newhall, treasurer
. $26,369 39
Refunded .
114 66
$26,484 05
DISBURSEMENTS.
Stock account : Stock purchased . $6,723 50
66 16 Labor on same 326 32
Maintenance account : Stock, labor and salaries 8,114 12
Construction account : Stock and labor for new main 6,056 14
Construction account : Labor on construction and
street services . 2,557 69 ·
Total
. $23.777 77
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STATEMENT FOR SINKING FUND.
INCOME.
From water rates
. $24,837 37
From return premium
41 62 $24,878 99
Refunded
114 66
$24,764 33
LESS.
Interest on bonds ( from town treas-
urer's books )
$9,893 33
Maintenance : Sundry bills, laborers and salaries
8,114 12
Maintenance : Stock used
1,754 12 19,761 57
Surplus .
$5,002 76 .
MAINTENANCE.
G. F. King & Merrill, stationery . $33 00
Eastern Supply Co., pipe, packing, gaskets, etc. 32 37
Perry Bros., hardware 20 53
C. G. Harris, flannel 45
Bugbee & Barrett, pails, oil, etc. 30 38
Geo. H. Mason & Co., lanterns, globes etc. 8 35
Henry R. Worthington, repairs on metres 24 95
Babb & Stephens, printing. 21 00
Ames Plow Co., tools .
64 30
N. E. Telephone & Telegraph Co., ( disputed bills of 1888 '89 inclusive ) 315 60
Sundry laborers
1,282 52
Amount carried forward,
$1,833 45
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Amount brought forward, . . $1,833 45
Frost & Hawes, oil, pails, brushes, etc. 17 26
W. H. Ward & Co., drills 6 50
Scrannage Bros. & Cook, repairing dies Am. Steam Guage Co., reparing guage
3 00
Chas. F. Churchill, engineer .
900 00
Jas. W. Riley, superintendent
1,100 OI
Parker Merrill, registrar
500 00
E. H. Goss, 466 69
Knowles pump Mfg. Co., repairs 37 05
Dunton & Potter, printing 14 75
C. W. Ellison, stamps, & P. O. box
21 50
Martha D. Ellis, rent of stable 60 00
Addison Lane, rent of shop 120 00
W. D. Fiske, salary 1889 '90 . 100 00
George L. Morse, salary 1890 50 00
Wm. H. Miller, 1889, 1890 75 00
F. A. H. Norcross, expressage
45
J. W. Hamilton, shoeing and repairs
4 80
J. L. Fairbanks & Co., stationery 6 50
James Marshall, wood and coal 18 35
Albon W. Parker, paint 2 50
Phillips & Hodgdon, oats
110 03
Hersey Meter Co., meter
20 70
M. C. Warren & Co., cutter
75
John Larrabee, drugs
2 50
Edison Mfg. Co., diaphram and repairs
3 85
Jas. W. Vinal & Co., trowels . I 34
John Colligan, gravel
1 00
A. L. Maclachlan, repairs
24 75
Jos. Edwards,
29 39
I. C. Weeks, oil
22 15
J. P. Decring, lumber
89 82
Amount carried forward,
$5,645 84
I 75
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Amount brought forward, . $5,645 84
Geo. W. Dew, painting . 15 00
F. H. Tyzzer, 16 00
J. S. Williams, saddle, etc. 7 00
O. E. Drown, labor 5 00
F. P. Cox Carpet Co., 2 50
R. B. Wright, horse 175 00
J. B. Johnson, repairs 18 78
W. A. Goodno, labor and stock 54 36
Chas. F. Churchill, tools 12 92
S. E. Benson, coal, sleepers, etc. 1,103 54
R. Philpot, teaming 7 00
L. E. Chandler, horse clipping 3 00
Webster & Co., tan bark 5 84
L. B. Wilder & Co., printing 18 00
Smith Bros., sharpening tools 1 00
Boston & Lockport Block Co., repairs I 00
Geo. W. Bartlett, hay, oats, horse keeping, etc. 181 52
T. McCoubry, repairs III 03
Bufford's Sons Lith. Co., engraving bonds 58 00
City of Malden, pipe 67 IS
Eastman's express 32 45
Insurance 55 50
J. C. Howes, solder, bolts, repairs, etc. 26 31
Perrin Seamans & Co., grip block .
II 20
Kendall & Slade, line for indicator
167 14
Spear Bros., printing
2 50
C. A. Whittemore & Co., oil
42 75
Melrose Journal, printing 7 50
J. O. Chandler & Co., repairs
12 55
Am. Express Co. .
55
Geo. B. Ellis & Co., teaming
23 50
Amount carried forward,
$7,89! 46
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Amount brought forward, $7,891 46
B. & M. R. R. Co., freight 5 13
Jesse A. Dill, lunch 2 00
Geo. E. Winslow, indicator at reservoir 167 00
J. W. Hamilton, shoeing and repairs 9 43
Westgate & Johnson, insurance 27 25
Mr. Hyatt, for use of boat 50
John Gibbons, mason work 7 75
A. McBeth, shoeing and repairing 3 60
From stock account: Stock for repairing 74 leaks, service pipe, hydrants, gates, re- ducers, etc., new main 1,754 12
9,868 24
CONSTRUCTION.
Cost of construction, as per report Jan. 1. 1890 $268.785 77 Less amount of stock on hand Jan. 1, 1890,
which by error was added to construction of 1889 1,788 70
$266,997 07
Cost of stock for construction during the year 1890 2,682 89
Paid sundry laborers on same 1,857 28
Cost of stock for street services 949 91
Paid sundry laborers on same
700 41
NEW MAIN.
Gloucester Iron Works, pipe . $4,406 82
Builders' Iron Foundry, castings 281 63
Whittier Machine Co., gates 171 00 Sewall & Day Cordage Co., packing II 83
Chadwick Lead Co., lead . 282 00
R. Philpot, teaming pipe 159 13
Paid sundry laborers . 743 73
6,056 14
Cost of works, January 1, 1891
$279,243 70
WATER REPORT.
STOCK.
Stock on hand January 1, 1890. $1,788 70
Purchased of
Fuller, Dana & Fitz, iron and pipe .
891 40
Davis & Farnum Mfg. Co., castings
1,333 43
Walworth Mfg. Co., tap machine, service boxes, &c 108 38
King & Goddard, pipe, etc
910 34
Chadwick Lead Works, lead pipe
198 0I
Osgood & Hart, castings .
IIO 38
James Marshall, wood
11 00
Chas. W. Badger, varnishes
44 10
Smith & Anthony Stove Co., pipe band
I 90
B. & M. R. R. Co., cement and freight
130 54
Chapman Valve Co., hydrants, gates, etc
852 63
W. H. Ward & Co., corporation bands, drills, etc. 266 90
G. M. Winslow & Co., cement.
751 50
J. C. Howes, stock
18 63
Scrannage Bros. & Cook, stops
343 75
R. Philpot, sand
5 00
J. L. Holbrook, stop and nipples 91
Eastman's Express
87 85
Whittier Machine Co., gates, pipe, etc. 535 60
George H. Sampson, forcite powder, etc.
31 63
Eastern Supply Co., pipe, L's, etc. .
2 89
City of Somverville, pipe . 17 30
Sewall & Day Cordage Co.,
6 43
M. F. Eastman, storage
62 50
C. B. & F. H. Goss, lime .
50
Paid sundry laborers on stock
326 31
Geo. A. Prim, stop-cock . . I 25
$8,839 76
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Amount brought forward,
$8,839 76 CR.
STOCK USED.
For maintenance . $1,754 12
For construction
· 3,632 80
For inside services, etc.
1,655 64
For cash
26 79 7,069 35
Stock on hand, January 1, 1891 $1,770 41
Number of water takers
1,989
" families
1,879
" stores and shops
67
.6 " motors
12
66 " churches
6
66
" boarding houses
5
Respectfully submitted,
ELBRIDGE H. GOSS,
Registrar.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.
To the Water Commissioners :
Gentlemen :- In accordance with the usual custom, I here- with submit my annual report, giving in detail the operations of this department.
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