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Bookman. Century Magazine. Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Christian Science Journal,
H C. Lawrence.
Electrical Review.
Engineering,
W. H. Wiley.
Forest and Stream.
Forum. Gartenlaube. Great Round World. Harper's Monthly Magazine. Harper's Bazar. Harper's Weekly. Heating and Ventilation. Journal of the Western Society of Engineers. Kindergarten Review. Ladies' Home Journal. Land of Sunshine, L A. W. Magazine. Library Journal. Life.
F. A. Patten & Co.
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LIBRARY REPORT.
Lippincott Magazine. Literary Digest.
Literary News.
Littell's Living Age.
London Illustrated News.
McClure's Magazine.
Munsey's Magazine. National Magazine.
Nation.
New England Magazine.
North American Review.
Outing Magazine.
Outlook.
Overland Magazine.
Popular Science Monthly.
Popular Science News.
Protectionist.
Review of Reviews.
Scientific American.
Scientific American Architect and Builder.
Scientific American Supplement.
Scribner's Magazine.
St. Nicholas.
Strand Magazine.
PAPERS IN READING ROOM.
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Cincinnati Gazette.
Melrose Journal,
Mr. Charles H. Adams.
Melrose Reporter,
Mr. A. W. Dunton.
National Tribune, G. A. R.
National Single Tax, .
Dr. C. P. Holden.
New York Tribune.
Pilot.
San Francisco Call. Springfield Republican.
Success. Tufts Weekly. Youth's Companion.
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LIBRARY REPORT.
DONATIONS. Books.
Vols.
Acts and Resolves of Mass., State, I Atlas of Boundaries of Melrose, Topo. Survey Com., I
Broken Lights. F. P. Cobbe. Miss S. A. Chever, T
Facing the Twentieth Century. J. M. King.
Am. Union League Society, I
First Mass. Vol. Heavy Artillery, State, I
Free Public Libraries,
State, I
Girl at the Halfway House. E. Hough.
Rev. E. C. Bolles, I
History of the 9th Mass. Vol. Infantry, . State, I Introduction to Astronomy. D. Olmstead.
Prof. C. Lourenze, I
Jesus and Modern Life. M. J. Savage.
Am. Unitarian Association, £ I
Religion of Evolution. M. J. Savage. Am. Unitarian Association, I
Mass. Society of Sons of the Am. Revolution.
Mass. Sons of Am. Revolution, I Mass. Soldiers and Sailors in Revolutionary War. State, I Miscellaneous Writings. M. G. B. Eddy. H. C. Lawrence, I
Mass. Volunteer Aid Association, Mass. Aid Asso. I More Worlds than One. D. Brewster.
Miss S. A. Chever, I
Official Opinions of Attorney-Gen. of Mass.
Mr. C. H. Adams, I Official Records of Union and Confederate Navies in War of Rebellion, . Washington, D.C. 2 Old Records of Town of Fitchburg. W. A. Davis, I Plurality of Worlds. E. Hitchcock. Physiology of Common Life. G. H. Lewes. Miss S. A. Chever, I Miss S. A. Chever, 2 Political Economy of Natural Law. Report of Com. on Education. Henry Wood, I Washington, D.C. I Suffolk Surnames. N. I. Bowditch. Victor Serenus. Miss S. A. Chever, I Henry Wood, I
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LIBRARY REPORT.
Pamphlets.
Number of pamphlets in the library Jan. 1, 1900, . 1,978 Annual Report of the Indian Rights Association, I
60
66
6 Elizabeth Peabody House, I
66
66
Lake Mohonk Conference,
I
66
66
Abbot Public Library, Marble- head, Mass., I
Beverly Public Library, .
I
66
Brockton 66
I
Brookline
.
I
60
66
Enoch Pratt
Baltimore, Md.,
I
66
Fitz Public Library, Chelsea, Mass.,
I
66
66
Forbes Public Library, North- ampton, Mass., .
I
06
Concord Public Library, .
I
66
Everett
I
Fall River
I
66
66
Hartford
I
66
Hopedale
I
66
Hyde Park
I
Leicester
I
66
Malden 6 6
.
I
66
66
66
Manchester 66
Manchester, N. H., .
I
Mercantile
St. Louis, Mo., . .
I
Newark Public Library, Newark, N. J., . ·
I
66
66
Newton Public Library,
·
I
Northampton "
I
Peabody Ins., Danvers,
I
66
66
6 6
Peabody Ins., Peabody,
I
Philadelphia Free Library, I
66 Salem Public Library,
I
66
Syracuse
I
66
.
66
66
66
66
66
66
6 6
Adams Nervine Asylum, . I
146
LIBRARY REPORT.
Annual Report of the Watertown Public Library, I
Winthrop
I
..
Woburn ·
I
16 Worcester I
Annual Report on State and Municipal Taxation,
I
William E. Barton and His Descendants. W. E. Barton, I
Old Plantation Hymns. W. E. Barton, I
An Appeal from a Verdict of History. W. E. Barton, I Reminiscences of Fugitive Slave Law Days in Boston. A. Bearse. Mrs. R. F. Farwell. I
Historians and Historical Societies.
C. F. Adams, I Retention of the Philippine Islands. Hon. H. C. Lodge, I Human Vivisection,
I
Money, . ·
I
2020
C. M. WORTHEN, Librarian.
Report of Inspector of Animals and Provisions.
--
MELROSE, Feb. 11, 1901.
To the Mayor:
SIR: I have the honor to submit the following report as " Inspector of animals and provisions" for the year ending Jan. I, 190 !:
Glanders. Three casos being quarantined, all of which were condemned and killed.
Farcy. Two cases being quarantined, one condemned and killed, the other failing to react on test.
Rabies. None.
Two hundred and fourteen cows, calves, etc., being inspected, found them in good condition, only one be- ing tuberculous, which was killed. Also inspected 51 barns and stables as to their sanitary condition, the
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report of which was submitted to the Mass. board of cattle commissioners as required.
Have had no occasion to seize any provisions during past year.
Respectfully yours, F. P. STURGES, Inspector.
Report of the Inspector of Buildings.
MELROSE, Jan. I, 1901.
To His Honor the Mayor and the Honorable Board of Aldermen:
GENTLEMEN: I have the honor as inspector of buildings to submit the first annual report of this department.
The building permits issued the past year exceed those of the previous year, and it is worthy of notice to compare the class of buildings which have been erected the past season with those of former years.
It is.of interest to note that the estimated cost of new buildings for the year 1900 is $74,970. These figures indicate in a measure the increased valuation of real estate in our city, although the estimate given includes only the new buildings to which should be added a certain per cent. of the cost of alterations and repairs, which is estimated at $11,850.
The following is a table showing the number of inspections made by this department, and the character of alterations ordered when the services of the inspector have been re- quired for the proper enforcement of the building ordinance:
Inspection of chimneys, 96
Dangerous chimneys, 96
Faulty construction of fireplaces,
3
Changes ordered in furnace pipes, 22
Changes ordered in plans submitted, 2 Buildings in dangerous condition and ordered taken down, 2 Inspection of buildings in course of construction, 200
Inspection of foundations and cellar walls, . 150
Inspection of boilers, 3
Inspection of fire escapes, . 27
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS.
The following table shows the number of permits granted in each ward, and the use for which they were intended:
Wards.
Buildings.
1.
2
3
,4 |
5
6
Totals.
Additions,
2
I
2
2
2
3
I
I3
Alterations and Repairs,
4
2
I
5
12
Carriage Houses,
I
I
2
Dwellings,
I
6
2
7
4
20
Factories,
I
Foundations,
I
I
I
I
4
Heating Apparatus,
I
·
2
. .
3
Stables,
I
I
2
I
I
. .
. .
.
I
3
Miscellaneous,
I
I
3
4
2
2
13
Totals,
12
7| 5 13 20 12
80
·
. .
·
.
3
3 6
Stores and Offices,
Storehouses,
I
I
.
.
I
COST OF BUILDINGS FOR THE YEAR 1900.
Ward 1.
Ward 2.
Ward 3.
Ward 4.
Ward 5.
Ward 6.
Ward 7.
Totals.
New.
Repairs.
New.
Rep.
New.
Repairs.
New
Rep.
New.
Rep.
New.
Rep.
New.
Rep.
New.
Repairs.
January, ... February,
$3,500
$3,500
March, .
6,000
.
.
..
...
$1,200
100
6,000
13,200
100
May,
..
·
...
.
..
...
...
150
500
200
7,600 350
875
August, ....
$300
$275
$250
$200
. .
10
2,000
500
12,000
1,880
September, .
700 3,000
4,000
35,
$650
1,150 $70
200
$1,650
145
4,720
6,180
November, .
10,000
75
·
..
.
300
2,500
. . .
16,000
375
December, . .
200
.
....
Totals, ..
$13,000 $4,000
$24,000
$385
$650
$1,925 $70 #520|
$14,850
$950
$11,500
$3,260 $10,900 #810
$74,970
$11,850
·
.
...
...
·
·
. .
. ......
....
.
....
......
·
.
. .
.
.
. ....
..
...
$250
4,000
10,800
325
June, .
3,500
3,200
..
.
.
..
.
320
10,000
25
October,
. .
.
3,500
5,300
140
5.300
340
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-
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS.
1,500
$250
April, .
$6,800
.....
$300
$900
$25
July, . .
375
500
1,525
325
.....
$1,500
...
.
.....
149
150
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF BUILDINGS.
The following table shows the number of permits granted for each month of the year 1900.
January,
February,
I
March,
2
April,
7
May,
5
June,
IO
July,
3
August, .
7
September,
14
October,
16
November,
IO
December,
5
-
Total,
80
EXPENSE ACCOUNT OF DEPARTMENT.
Contingent,
$40 00
To Dunton & Potter, for printing:
July Ist, 1900,
$24 50
Aug. Ist, 1900, 3 00
Balance, Jan. Ist, 1901, .
$12 50
INVENTORY OF GOODS ON HAND JAN. 1, 1901.
Copies of building ordinance, 150
Application blanks to alter and repair, " erect, 440 .
Building permit blanks,
473
Repair
455
Fire escape notices,
300
Certificate blanks,
.480
.
· 405
In conclusion, I desire to express my sincere appreciation of the valuable assistance rendered me by his honor, the mayor, and the honorable board of aldermen the past year.
Respectfully submitted, W. A. GOODNO, Inspector of Buildings.
Report of Inspector of Milk and Vinegar.
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Melrose:
Number of milk licenses issued to storekeepers, 48
" " milkmen, .
73
121
Amount collected (50 cents each ), $60.50
This year for the first time laws and regulations for the milkmen and storekeepers have been printed and given to all for the regulations as to the sale and standard of the milk; and I found very few of those dealing in milk knew the state requirements for the milk.
Considerable difficulty has been experienced in finding out who were selling milk in our city as we had no records to go by. In some cases I found people have been selling milk who have never been licensed.
Last May every one who was assessed for one or more cows received from the city the rules concerning the sale of milk, and a majority of those who sell milk took out licenses -others had to be warned before they would comply with the laws.
As to the milk and milkmen who do business in Melrose: Eight complaints have been received, and of these on look- ing them up found three samples below the standard. The dealers on being notified saw to it that the milk came up to the requirements.
Nineteen examinations of milk have been made, and eight I found a very little under the standard, none of them more than 19º under. The milkmen have as a rule tried to meet the requirements and in only three cases have I had them refuse, and when notified that they would have to go to court they at once met the requirements.
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A complete list of all those licensed, with their address, number of cows, number of teams, amount of milk sold, names of drivers I have with the signatures of the party licensed. Records of examinations I also kept and the per- centages of all samples.
The vinegar sold in Melrose is of good standard and comes from very reliable concerns. No complaint has been made, and that which I examined was up to the standard. The whole amount, $25, for the inspector of milk has not been used for the reason it would not buy all we needed to properly inspect the milk, and I purchased only the things needed. Another year to do better work a Babcock test and steam oven will be needed. As our neighboring cities are very well equipped in the matter of inspecting milk I think Melrose should not be behind in this important matter.
Yours,
WILLIAM S. BRIRY,
Inspector of Milk, City of Melrose.
January 31, 1901.
Report of the Chief of Police.
To the Honorable the Mayor of the City of Melrose :
In compliance with the city ordinance I have the honor to submit my first annual report of the doings and conditions of the department for the year ending Jan. 31, 1901.
Offences for which arrests have been made are as follows: Assaults,
25
Assault on officer,
I
Abandoning child,
I
Breaking glass,
I
Bastardy,
I
Board of health rules, .
I
Breaking and entering,
2
City ordinances,
9
153
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Accidents reported, 6
Assisted out of town officers,
7
Board of health cards put,
67
Cases investigated,
75
Cattle and horses found and returned to owners,
II
Children taken home,
II
Arc lights reported out,
98
Incandescent lights reported out,
418
Circuits, all lights out, .
3
Wires down, .
26
Water leaks reported,
78
Gas
6
Lanterns hung in dangerous places,
30
Notices delivered,
1,64I
Keys found in fire alarm boxes,
6
Fire alarms attended, "officers," .
123
Doors and windows found unlocked,
III
·
I
Default warrants, .
8
Drunkenness,
58
Destroying property,
I
Disturbing religious meeting,
I
Disturbing the peace,
29
Keeping unlicensed dog,
I
Illegal transportation,
I
Larceny,
7
Malicious mischief,
6
Manslaughter,
I
Non support,
I
Neglected children,
3
Receiving stolen goods,
I
Search warrant for stolen goods, .
I
Robbery,
I
Vagrants,
I2
Lodgers accommodated, 13 months,
1,906 .
POLICE REPORT.
Cruelty to animals, .
5
Carnal abuse,
154
POLICE REPORT.
Persons assisted home,
II
Holes in sidewalks reported,
17
streets
52
Disturbances suppressed.
23
Fire alarms given,
16
Fires extinguished,
I
Runaway teams stopped,
5
Overflowing cesspools reported, .
4
Persons found dead and reported,
I
Dogs killed,
I2
Horses killed,
I
Property found and returned to owner,
$200
Wagon calls where arrests have been made, 59
Insane persons taken to hospital at Danvers,
2
Persons taken to Melrose
14
Westboro “
I
Wagon calls at fire,
3
The organization of the force consists of a chief and ten men.
Officer Charles F. W. Fogg resigned April 27, 1900.
Sumner H. Palmeter
Louis B. Heaton appointed July 1, 1900.
CITY PROPERTY IN USE BY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
One horse, .
$150 00
patrol wagon,
300 CO
democrat " . 125 00
" heavy harness,
25 00
" light 20 00
90 00
Two horse blankets, " robes, .
7 00
One rubber blanket in patrol wagon, .
I 50
Two woolen
2 CO
" leather straps ..
66
2 00
One saddle, .
25 00
" roll top desk,
8 00
" plain " "
8 00
66 pung,
3 00
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POLICE REPORT.
Two spittoons,
$1 00
One 6 ft. table,
6 co
" b. w. wardrobe,
8 00
" chiffonier,
5 00
drop light,
1 00
Two clocks, .
6 co
12 lockers,
80 00
One measuring stick,
3 CO
66 water cooler,
2 CO
12 pairs handcuffs,
36 00
One " leg irons, .
6 00
15 " twisters,
10 00
25 badges,
25 00
18 short clubs,
15 00
Eight long clubs,
8 00
15 belts,
12 00
Two lanterns,
75
Lot of rope, .
15 (0
Large and small buttons,
12 CO
One settee, .
I 50
12 arm chairs,
12 00
One office chair,
2 00
stool,
copy public statutes,
2 00
66
supplement public statutes,
2 00
66
١١ town officer,
1 50
66
criminal law. Hcard's.
2 00
Appropriation for the year ending Jan. 31, 1901, $12,484 51 Pay roll of officers, $11,654 II
Miscellaneous expenses,
829 81
$12,483 92
Balance.
59
RECOMMENDATIONS.
I would respectfully recommend an officer for night duty in the office at city hall. Also the placing of a telephone at the Fells for use of the officer on that route.
I 50
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POLICE REPORT.
CONCLUSION.
To his honor the mayor, the gentlemen comprising the committee on police, the city solicitor and all others who have in any way aided the department in discharge of their duties, I desire to tender my sincere thanks.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK M. MCLAUGHLIN, Chief of Police.
Report of Engineers of the Fire Department.
To His Honor the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen:
GENTLEMEN :- The chief engineer herewith submits the first annual report of the fire department of the city of Mel- rose. It will be found to contain a " Roll" of the several companies and an inventory of all apparatus owned by the city and under the supervision of this department; a record of all fires and alarms which have occurred the past year, and the causes thereof, with the names of owners and occu- pants, the loss and insurance as nearly as could be ascer- tained, and some recommendations for the ensuing year.
ORGANIZATION.
The department consists of sixty-three men, divided as follows: Chief; two assistants; one engine company, fifteen men; three hose companies, ten men each; one ladder com- pany, fifteen men.
I would advise the gradual increase of permanent men year by year until the whole force is placed on a permanent basis.
APPARATUS.
The apparatus is kept in the best possible condition and at present consists of the following: One steam fire engine;
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four hose wagons; one ladder truck; one coal wagon; and ten hand extinguishers. There are the remains of two old hose reels which might be sold.
HORSES.
There are eight horses in service, most of them in good condition; but the service required of them soon tends to break down and render them unfit for fire duty.
HOSE.
This important branch receives constant care and atten- tion. The past year there has been purchased 800 feet of rubber-lined cotton hose and 250 feet of house hose.
There is on hand 4000 feet of good hose, 2000 feet of fair and 1500 feet of condemned hose.
I would recommend the purchase of 800 feet of new hose the coming year, as we have a large amount of old hose that is liable to give out at any time.
FIRE ALARM.
This branch of the service has been maintained in good condition, under the care of Supt. Whidden. With the exception of unavoidable accidents it has worked to perfec- tion. The general promptness in giving alarms has aided much in keeping the loss of property at the present low figure.
During the year there have been sixty-nine alarms, as fol- lows: Bell alarms, 38; still alarms, 28; out of city limits, 2. Value of property exposed to fire, $131,493 00
Damage to
66 34,277 00
Insurance on "
66
66
6
92,200 00
Insurance paid on property damaged by fire, 26,672 00
For itemized report of expenditures see auditor's report.
REMARKS.
I wish to call your attention to the need of a fire station
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on the west side of the city, in ward 3, and to locate Hose 2 there, for the better protection of that locality.
A chemical engine is needed, as it would save much damage by water.
CONCLUSION.
My acknowledgements are tendered the mayor, the heads of the several departments, and the members of the police force, for their hearty support.
To the officers and members of the several companies, and the permanent men, I wish to express my appreciation for their promptness in responding to all calls for duty, the support and good will extended to me on all occasions, and for their effort to sustain the reputation of the department.
A. WILBUR LYNDE, Chief Engineer.
ROLL OF FIRE COMPANIES.
STEAMER AND HOSE COMPANY NO. 1, Central Station.
Name Occupation Age
Residence
Admitted
Capt. Thomas J. Hawkes. . Barber
44 25 Russell
July 1, 1881
Lieut. Chas. F. Woodward . . Surveyor .31
39 Upham
Sep. 2, 1890
J. Waldo Emerson
. Permanent man. 56
51 Dell ave. April 2, 1872
Thomas B. Stantial
· Carpenter . 65
15 Winthrop .Dec. 7, 1875
Arthur L. Upham · Carpenter
46 253 First
Aug. 1, 1883
Dean T. Stockwell
. Permanent man.39
11 Upham Nov. 3, 1891
John H. Edwards
Engine man . . .. 54
31 Waverly pl. . . April 1, 1892
Charles W. Edwards
. Permanent man. 30 612 Main April 1, 1892
David R. Woodward · Carpenter .33
39 Upham April 2, 1893
Walter M. Barrett Painter.
.26 290 W. Emerson . April 6, 1897
Frank A. Howe
Laundry .43 13 Lynde Feb. 1, 1899
William J. McCoubry
Blacksmith .34 53 Upham Feb. 1, 1899
George A. Dean
· Expressman . 25 73 Essex Dec. 5, 1899
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FIRE REPORT.
HOSE COMPANY NO. 2, Cor. Main street and Wyoming avenue.
Name
Occupation Age
Residence
Admitted
Capt. J. M. Hamlin
Produce
.32 269 Main .
July 11, 1893
Lieut. R. Gibbons
Carpenter
43 121 Trenton
March 3, 1874
J. R. Gibbons Bldg. mover
.37 124 Trenton
May 2, 1882
H. W. Simpson Boot maker .32
Hose No. .July 3, 1899
W. J. Riley Jr. Clerk
.27
24 Lynde Feb. 2,1897
C. F. Doherty
Barber
.33
22 Lynde Aug. 7, 1894
F. E. Newell
Coal and wood .. 40
35 Hurd
Dec. 5. 1899
P. Hamlin
Produce .29 58 Pleasant. April 1, 1900
W. L. Pullen
Drug clerk .28
66 Summer April
1, 1900
HOSE COMPANY NO. 3, Franklin street, Melrose Highlands.
Name
Occupation Age
Residence
Admitted
Capt. Frank H. Cheever. .. Clerk
27 894 Main
Feb. 5, 1895
Lieut. Herbert E. Singer .. Clerk
.28 147 Franklin.
June 2, 1896
George E. Burnham
Carpenter .35
1 Orient pk. ... July 5, 1899
Leverett D. Newhall
Permanent man . 45
23 Ellsworth av. Jan. 9, 1885
William R. Holly
Carpenter .33
24 Sargent. Jan. 3, 1899
George B. Munn
Clerk
. 26
48 South av
July 5, 1899
Edgar W. Mansfield
Painter 22
92 Ashland . April 3, 1900
Oscar F. Low .
Lather
.23 112 Ashland . Ang. 1, 1899
William F. Simpson
: Grocer .28
Renwick rd .. April 3, 1900
HOSE COMPANY NO. 4, East Foster street.
Name
Occupation Age
Residence
Admitted
Capt. Charles E Mckinnon . Clerk
36 159 Laurel.
· May 1, 1890
Lieut. Edward W. Russell. . Engi eer
28
4 Perham ct
. April 1 1894
Charles Critchett .. Railroad 37 Whitman av . May 1, 1892
George D. Russell Clerk
26 142 Laurel . April 1, 1894
George M. Bayne. Clerk
24 26 Oakland
May 1, 1898
Frank C. Newman
Decorator
.34 293 Grove
May 1, 1898
Edgar J. Smith
· Carpenter
. 21 151 Laurel.
July 1, 1900
Vernon V. Vaughn
· Carpenter 24
Argyle July 1, 1900
Fred S. Boardman
Baker
.24 346 E. Foster July 1, 1900
Frank W. Johnson
Plumber 26
23 Sewall
Jan. 1, 1900
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FIRE REPORT.
HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. 1, Central Station.
Name
Occupation Age Residence
Admitted
Capt. Joseph Edwards.
Wheelwright
.. 47 612 Main .
May 4, 1877
Lieut. Harry R. Norton
Grocer 41
27 E. Emerson .. Mar. 1, 1895
Daniel E. Gibson
Clerk .37
13 Florence .
Aug. 1, 1900
Robert H. Whidden
. Permanent man . 33
26 Winthrop Sep. 5, 1890
Curtis S. Gordon
.62
21 Winthrop . May 2, 1890
William H. Stewart
· Carpenter 50
36 Albion
June 6, 1873
Joseph Tyzzer
· Blacksmith 64
5 Central ter. Aug. 6, 1880
William A. Lynde
Farmer
43 529 Lebanon .. . Mar. 7, 1876
Frank H. Tyzzer
· Painter
36
5 Central ter. .. Oct. 7, 1887
Andrew McDonald
. Coachman .39
62 E. Foster . Sep. 1,1200
Edward H. Carley
Carpenter
26 147 Myrtle Jan. 6, 1899
William J. Warren
Painter
.34 187 Grove July 1, 1900
Henry S. Robertson
Painter
3 102 Grove
. Oct. 7, 1887
John J. Forsyth
Painter
. 26
25 Essex
Sep. 1, 1900
Frank I. Storey
Painter
35
40 Linwood av .. Jan. 1, 1900
STATEMENT OF FIRES AND ALARMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JANUARY 31, 1901.
January 1; 8.10 p. m .; box 23; building corner Forrest and Lebanon streets; owned and occupied by Levi Elms; value of building and contents $1700; damage, $1700; insur- ance, $1200; insurance paid, $1175.
January II; 9.25 a. m .; still alarm; house No. 13 Foster street; owned by D. Mahoney.
February 22; 10.30 p. m .; box 38; barn rear of No. 20 Tappan street; owned and occupied by M. J. Coyne; value of building and contents, $200.
March 9; 9.18 p. m .; box 41; barn rear of No. 76 Beech street; owned and occupied by Trueworthy Norris; value of building and contents, $450; damage, $250; insurance, $200; insurance paid, $145.
April 1; 7.00 p. m .; still alarm; grass, corner Sylvan street and Linwood avenue.
April 3; 3.58 p. m .; still alarm; Carter's block; 454 Main street.
April 3; 4.33 p. m .; box 43; Carter's block, 454 Main street; owned and occupied by Carter Bros .; value of build- ing and contents, $10,000; damage, $1100; insurance, $9000; insurance paid, $1000.
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FIRE REPORT.
April 6; 3.10; box 48; grass fire in Cedar park.
April 6; 7.08 p. m .; box 63; brush fire on Howard street.
April 7; 3.09 p. m .; box 39; brush fire on Washington street.
April 7; 4.38 p. m .; box 32; brush fire on Boston rock.
April 10; 12.05 a. m .; box 42; house on Swain's Pond avenue; owned and occupied by Mrs. Betham; value of building and contents, $500; damage, $500.
April 16; still alarm; brush fire rear city hall.
April 18; 1.40 a. m .; box 43; Westgate's block, Main street; owned by Frank Westgate; occupied by L. Frank Hinckley and others; value of building and contents, $9000; damage, $5452; insurance, $7500; insurance paid, $5452.
April 18; 6.45; still alarm; Westgate's block.
April 29; 9.15 a. m .; still alarm; Boardman avenue.
May 2; still alarm; city dump.
May 4; 1.13 p. m .; ten blows; call from Wakefield.
May II; 1.39 a. m .; box 29; barn on Third street; owned and occupied by A. Lux, Jr .; value of building and con- tents, $2700; damage, $2700; insurance, $2000; insurance paid, $1725.
May 13; 2.42 a. m .; box 55; house No. 225 Tremont street; owned and occupied by Joseph Frye; value of build- ing and contents, $6200; damage, $2958; insurance, $5000; insurance paid, $2958.
June 10; 3.03 p. m .; still alarm; Messenger's stable on Brunswick park; value of building, $1000; insurance, $800.
July 3; 3.03 a. m .; box 42; ice houses off Upham street; owned by Mr. McKay; occupied by Mark Bunker; value of building and contents, $8000; damage, $925; insurance, $4800; insurance paid, $750.
July 14; 2.55; still alarm; dump rear fire station.
July 15; 12.32 a. m .; box 61; house No. 220 Porter street; owned and occupied by Eugene H. Moore; value of build- ing and contents, $26,000; damage, $5553; insurance, $17,000; insurance paid, $5553.
July 21; 8.10 a. m .; ten blows; call for assistance from Wakefield.
July 23; 2.22; box 59; brush fire on Summit avenue.
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FIRE REPORT.
July 23; 3.22; box 59; brush fire on Summit avenue.
July 25; 2.30 p. m .; still alarm; brush fire Summit avenue.
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