City of Melrose annual report 1901, Part 22

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Publication date: 1901
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Amount brought forward, $4,849 28


Grass seed, 28 16


Express and freight, 9 25


Drain pipe,


5 17


Cleaning monuments and hesdstones,


30 00


Cement and lime,


50 70


Sundries,


16 77


$4,989 33


Receipts more than expenditures,


21 74


$5,011 07


Receipts as follows:


For and on account of:


Lots sold,


. $2,055 48


Care of lots,


1,520 84


Interments,


571 00


Single graves,


136 00


Foundations put in,


286 00


Labor,


227 00


Vaults, .


110 00


Grave markers,


22 75


Use of tomb,


35 00


Dressing,


13 50


Wood sold,


23 00


Flowers,


10 50


$5,011 07 Total amount expended to Dec. 31, 1901, includ- ing original purchase of land, and also that of the Pratt farm,


. $82,441 60


Expended 1901, 4,989 33


$87,430 93


RECEIPTS.


From all sources to Dec. 31, 1900, . $74.361 48


Received 1901, 5,011 07


$79,372 55


424


REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMITTEE.


Under the superintendency of Mr. R. A. Leavitt a gradual but permanent improvement in the appearance of the cemetery goes on from year to year. Early in the season we found it necessary to issue rules and regulations for the better government of the property, in which we asked the co-operation of all proprietors in keeping the grounds in as beautiful and attractive condition as possible. This request has met with a cordial response. Looking forward a year or so, it is hoped that there may be completed three important improvements which will add wonderfully to the attractive appearance of the grounds, namely, the widening of Sylvan street easterly from the main entrance, the drain- ing and grading of the swamp near the entrance, and the laying out of the entrances from the present cemetery to the Pratt farm, a part of which must necessarily soon be used for burials. It is thought that the widening of Sylvan street can be accomplished without the alteration of the present northerly boundary of the ground except at a point near the entrance and extending easterly something over one hundred and fifty feet. This will necessitate no change in existing lots as none are laid out immediately east of the entrance, but any other changes of existing boundaries should be carefully guarded against so to avoid disturbing existing lots and graves.


The improvement of the swamp has long been looked forward to, but lack of any appropriations by the city has rendered this work extremely slow as we are practically limited to our receipts each year. It is unfortunate that we can do such a small amount each season.


The entrances to the Pratt farm must however be laid out by a landscape gardener without delay, if we are to look forward to the future as we should, and to having the new part of the cemetery in accordance with modern ideas of the best equipped cemeteries in this vicinity.


JOHN P. DEERING, OSCAR F. FROST, L. HENRY KUNHARDT.


Cemetery Committee.


CITY CLERK'S REPORT.


MELROSE, MASS., May 12, 1902.


To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen:


GENTLEMEN: I have the honor to transmit herewith the annual report of the receipts of city clerk's department, the same being for the municipal year, ending January 31st, 1902, the payment of the same to the proper authorities, the . vital statistics of the City of Melrose for 1901, with the assessed polls and voters.


Respectfully yours, W. DEHAVEN JONES, City Clerk.


FEES RECEIVED IN CITY CLERK'S DEPARTMENT, 1901, FOR FINANCIAL YEAR, FEB. 1, 1901-JAN. 31, 1902.


Returning births, deaths and marriages,. $206 30


Intention of marriages, 118 @ 50 cts., 59 00


Releases, sales, etc., 32 @ 25 cts., 8 00


Mortgages, 106 @ 75 cts.,


79 50


Hurdy gurdy licenses, 13 @ $1 00


13 00


Musicians' 3 " I 00 . 3 00


Entertainments and dances, 26 @ $1 00 . 26 00


Junk dealers', 5 @ $10 00


50 00


I .. 5 00 5 00


3 2 50 7 50


Fireworks licenses, II @ $2 00 22 00


Auctioneers' " 17 " 2 00 34 00


Express and jobbing licenses, II @ $1 00 .


II 00


Amount carried forward,


$524 30


426


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


Amount brought forward, $524 30


Drivers' licenses, 9 @ $1 00


9 00


Carriage " 9 " I 00 9 00


Employment offices, 2 @ $I CO 2 00


$544 30


April I, paid city treasurer, $206 30


June 5,


66


66


55 25


July 3,


104.50


Aug. 3,


41 50


Sept. 10,


66


66


42 50


Jan. 31,


66


94 25


$544 30


DOG · LICENSES.


W. DEHAVEN JONES, City Clerk, Melrose, in account with MIDDLESEX COUNTY TREASURER.


477 male licenses (@ $2 00 each, $954 00


43 female " 60 5 00 215 00


I breeder's license, ( 25 00


25 00


$1,194 90


521 licenses less 20 cents each, . 104 20


$1,089 80


June 3, by check to county treasurer, $459 20


Dec. 3, "


6.


630 60


$1,089 80


BIRTHS.


Whole number recorded in 1901,


292


66 " 1900, 281


Increase over last year,


II


Number of males born, .


148


" females born,


144


292


Number of twin births,


3


..


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


427


MARRIAGES.


Number of intentions filed


II7


Both parties residents of Melrose, But one party a resident of Melrose, Neither .6 ..


57


59


I


II7


Number of marriages recorded,


129


Both parties residents of Melrose, -


59


But one party a resident of Melrose, Neither


I2


129


First marriage of,


234


Second


2I


Third


.6


3


Age of oldest groom,


80


" youngest "


18


" oldest bride,


. 52


" "youngest “


16


DEATHS.


Number of deaths for 1901,


I86


66 of males, 84


" females, 102


186


Number of deaths of persons :


Under I year of age,


4I


From I to 5 years,


8


.. 5 to IO


4


IO to 20


5


20 to 30


7


30 to 40


14


40 to 50


16


50 to 60


13


" 60 to 70 66


28


" 70 to 80


24


80 to 90


22


Over 90 years,


4


186


258


58


428


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


Oldest male, 90 years, 5 months and 23 days. Oldest female, 94 years, 9 months and 14 days. Burial permits issued,


186


ASSESSED POLLS AND VOTERS.


Polls.


Males.


Voted.


Females.


Voted.


Ward 1


464


387


290


15


3


Ward 2.


581


396


251


58


3


Ward 3


527


384


286


26


3


Ward 4.


429


336


201


74


2


Ward 5.


483


312


202


56


1


Ward 6


648


445


328


41


0


Ward 7.


580


348


259


50


()


Totals,


3,712


2,608


1,817


320


12


The following is a statement of the votes cast in the several wards of the city, November 5, 1901, for governor of the com- monwealth.


Candidate and Party.


1


2


3


Wards . 6 Totals .


Michael T. Berry, Socialist Labor. .


2


3


0


0


4


1


3


13


W. Murray Crane, Republican,


172


137


164


140


104


150


97


964


John B. Lewis, Jr., Prohibition, ...


6


11


2


2


*2


5


0


28


Josiah Quincy, Democratic,


15


10


46


11


50


36


190


George H. Wrenn, Democratic Social, Blanks,


2


1


1


0


2


4


3


13


0


1


4


2


2


5


3


17


Totals,


197


163


217


155


136


215


142 1,225


-


The following is a statement of the votes cast in the several wards of the city Dec. 10, 1901, for mayor, aldermen-at-large, school committee and ward aldermen.


429


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


Candidate and Party.


7 2


3


4


5


6


7


John Larrabee, Republican, M. L.


N. papers, .


229


213


226


162


174


268


199


1471


Scattering,


1


1


2


1


0


2


1


8 -


Blanks,


60


37


58


38


28


58


59


338


Totals,


290


251


286


201


202


328


259


181%


ALDERMEN-AT-LARGE.


-Wards.


Totals.


1


2


3


4


5


6


Charles J. Barton, M. L. N. paper, .


Citizens' Nomination paper, ... 141


113


152


112


119


177


179


993


George E. Berry, Nomination paper, 103


130


147


68


98


221


155


922


Clarence T. Fernald, R., M. L. N. P. 124


111


126


124


100


169


168


922


Arthur H. Folger, Republican, . . . . .


192


151


139


102


96


134


121


935


Frank W. Foster, Republican, . ...


119


95


158


89


90


106


72


729


Charles W. H. Frederick, R., M. L.N.


paper, ..


70


85


101


126


83


100


53


618


Chester Shepard, C. N. P.


149


110


97


96


95


130


63


740


Blanks,


262


209


224


87


127


275


225


1409


Totals,


1160 1004 1144 804 808 1312 1036


7268


SCHOOL COMMITTEE, Three Years.


Candidate and Party.


Wards.


Totals.


1


2


3


4


5


6


7


Don E. Curtis, R., M. L. N. P.


229


195


212


170


158


230


151


1345


Sarah A. Day, R., M. L. N. P. .


234


193


204


168


153


226


150


1328


William D. Stewart, R., M. 1 .. N.P. 214 Blanks, 202


187


252


95


143


304


327


1510


Totals,


879


762


867


603


609


984 777


5481


WARD ALDERMEN.


Candidate and Party.


-Wards.


Totals.


1


2


3


4


5


6


7


Elmer W. Appleton, Ind. Nom. P ...


87


William N. Folsom, R. C. Nom. P ... 159


Charles Elwell French, Republican, 165


Charles F. Reed, R. Ind. Nom. P ... 100 Blanks,


69


580


George E. Cornwall, Republican,


158


. .


. .


Oliver B. Munroe, M. L. N. P., I.N.P. . .


143


Blanks,


62


...


502


.. .


....


.


Albert A. Day, R., M. L. Nom. P.


139


170


155


224


149


1298


187


199


Wards.


Totals.


Candidate and Party.


430


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


Candidate and Party.


-Wards ..


Totals.


1 2


3


4


5


6


7


Albert B. Franklin, C. N. P., M. L.


N. P. .


152


Daniel E. Gibson, Republican, .


172


Elbridge H. Goss, R., M. L. N.P.


151


..


Blanks,


97


. ..


.


572


Moses S. Page, Republican, .


John G. Robinson, R., M. L. N. P. .. Blanks, .


. .


. .


402


Fred E. Everett, Republican, .


148


...


Edward S. Page, Republican,


131


Walter J. Skinner, R., Ind. Nom.P. Blanks,


43


. .


404


Stephen W. Harvey, R., Ind. Nom.P.


117


Aaron Hill, Jr., Republican, .


203


Charles N. Shute, R., M. L. N.P. Blanks,


81


656


Andrew J. Burnett, Republican, .


199


...


Charles W. Eaton, Ind. Nom. P.


161


...


John E. Marshall, Republican,


102


....


Blanks,


56


518


Totals,


580


502


572


402


404


656


518


3634


LICENSE QUESTION.


Wards.


Totals.


1


2


3


4


5


6


7


Y es,


25


31


53


23


24


63


73


292


No, ..


234°


199


206


165


154


223


145


1,326


Blanks,


31


21


27


13


24


42


41


199


Totals,


290


251


286


201


202


328


259


1,817


TERMS OF OFFICE OF CITY CLERKS. (3 years)


Wards.


-Totals.


T


2


3


4


5


6


7


Yes,


90


123


111


107


95


137


81


744


No,


79


30


52


32


20


67


90


370


Blanks,


121


98


123


62


87


124


88


703


Totals,


290


251


286


201


202


328


259


1,817


..


.


...


170


..


.


. .


82


255


. .


...


. .


. .


. .


Requests are frequently received for the vote of Melrose on the question of granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating


. .


150


82


431


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


liquors, and in order that the figures may be generally available, it seems well to publish them.


LICENSE QUESTION.


TOWN.


Year.


Yes.


No. 288


Blanks.


Totals.


1890


53


1891


I34


613


219


966


1892


60


293


34


387


1893


233


742


146


II2I


1894


247


902


193


I342


1895


220


729


146


1095


1896


261


995


234


1490


1897


341


IOII


218


I590


1898


321


1163


207


1691


1899


283


I202


236


1721


CITY.


1900


362


1581


205


2148


190 I


. 292


I326


199


1817


.


.


.


.


In Memoriam.


JONATHAN COLLINS HOWES,


ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE. Born in Chatham, Mass., January 6, 1837. Died in Melrose, Mass., February II, 1901.


CITY OF MELROSE, MAYOR'S OFFICE, February II, 1901. To the Honorable the Board of Aldermen, Melrose, Mass .:


GENTLEMEN : It becomes my duty to announce the death of a member of your honorable board, Mr. Jonathan C. Howes, which occurred at his home this morning. Recognizing his faithful and · efficient services both as a city and town official, I have called you to- gether that appropriate action may be taken by your honorable body. Very truly yours, JOHN LARRABEE, Mayor.


The following action was taken by the Board:


Voted, That the mayor and members of the board, with the ex-mayor and the aldermen of the year 1900, attend the funeral services of our late member, Jonathan C. Howes. The following resolutions were adopted:


RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF JONATHAN C. HOWES.


WHEREAS, It is with feelings of profound sorrow that we realize that God, in his infinite wisdom, has summoned our late associate, Alderman Jonathan C. Howes to close his earthly career, and cross the river, therefore :


Resolved, That forty-five years of business and social relations caused him to be widely and favorably known ; and his high charac-


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS. 433


ter, his long and honorable acquaintance and connection with the affairs of our town and city made him a wise counsellor, and insured him a foremost place in the confidence of his fellow citizens.


Resolved, That in our intercourses with him in official and friendly relations, from his constant courtesy and charm of manner, we came not only to have a high opinion of the sterling qualities of his charac- ter, but to admire him as a friend and as a man, and his genial and kindly presence was ever welcome.


Resolved, In the many offices of trust which he filled in town and city, he was ever faithful and diligent. His knowledge and judgment in matters was sound and reliable. He was outspoken and fearless for the right, honest of purpose, upright in action, pleasant in his social life, a kind husband, a faithful friend, an honest man. Such was Jonatha . C. Howes.


Resolved, That from a sense of personal loss and as a token of our admiration and esteem, these resolutions be entered upon the records of the board of aldermen, as a tribute to his memory ; and that an en- grossed copy thereof be sent to the family of the deceased.


CHARLES J. BARTON, ELBRIDGE H. GOSS, GEORGE E. CORNWALL, Committee on Resolutions.


SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY CAUSED BY THE DEATH OF JONATHAN C. HOWES.


Order Number 989. Offered by Alderman Small. Be it ordered, That a special election for Aldermen-at-large to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alderman Howes, by the voters of the whole city, be held on the second day of April next, the polls to be opened from six o'clock in the forenoon to sundown, that a warrant for that purpose be immediately issued.


Returns of the special election held April 2nd, 1901 sub- mitted by the city clerk.


CITY CLERK'S OFFICE, April 15th, 1901.


To the Honorable Board of Aldermen :


GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit the total tally sheet showing the number of votes cast for the various candidates at the special election held on April 2, 1901 for Alderman-


-


434


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


at-large to fill the vacancy, occasioned by the death of Jonathan C. Howes of Ward 4.


Respectfully yours, W. DEHAVEN JONES,


City Clerk.


TOTAL VOTE.


Name.


Wards.


Totals.


1


2


3


4


5


6


7


Allen H. Bearse,


21


16


22


26


18


31


17


151


Charles W. H. Frederick,


67


48


80


111


31


76


35


448


George E. Berry,


60


48


99


32


50


152


S9


530


Blanks,


1


2


3


1


1


4


1


13


149


114


204


170


100


263


142 1142


Protest against the seating of George E. Berry filed by Charles J. Noyes, attorney for Charles W. H. Frederick, and petition for the seat vacated by Jonathan C. Howes pre- sented by Charles J. Noyes, attorney for Charles W. H. Frederick.


Alderman Carrie presented the following motion : Voted, That a public hearing be given Monday, April 22, 1901, at 7.45 o'clock p. m., in the city auditorium. Yea, 16; nay, 4.


PUBLIC HEARING APRIL 22, 1901, CITY AUDITORIUM, CITY HALL.


Meeting called to order at 7.45 p. m. President John G. Robinson in the chair. Roll call showed twenty members present.


President Robinson read the returns of the special elec- tion held April 2, 1901 for the election of an alderman-at- large to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Alder- man-at-large Jonathan C. Howes, from Ward 4, President Robinson also read a protest filed by Judge Charles J- Noyes against seating Mr. George E. Berry, who had received the largest number of votes at the special election, because he did not come from Ward 4, as required by the city charter. Judge Charles J. Noyes also filed a petition for the seat of Jonathan C. Howes, on behalf of Charles W. H. Frederick, he having received the largest number of votes of any candidate coming from Ward 4, as required by the city charter.


435


CITY CLERK'S STATISTICS.


President Robinson then declared the hearing open and Judge Charles J. Noyes presented the case on behalf of Charles W. H. Frederick, George E. Berry presenting his own claim to the seat, having received the largest number of votes for the position at the special election. Both claimants or their attorney having spoken, that part of the hearing was closed at 9.45 o'clock p. m. Alderman Barton presented the following motion: "That the certificate be awarded to George E. Berry, he having received the largest number of votes." Alderman Barton addressed the board on his motion, and Aldermen Carrie, Small, Shepard and Marshall spoke in favor of Frederick. Alderman Small offered the following amendment: "That the name of Charles W. H. Frederick be substituted for the name of George E. Berry in the original motion." Alderman Bar- ton called to the chair, and President Robinson addressed the board in favor of George E. Berry; Alderman Burnett moved the previous question. Alderman Carrie was called to the chair; voted to strike out that part of the motion where it says, "He having received the largest number of votes." On question of substituting the name of Charles W. H. Frederick for the name of George E. Berry in the original motion, roll call was ordered, resulting as follows: Yes, 13; No, 7. Amendment carried. President Carrie then stated the original motion as amended, "That the certificate of election be awarded to Charles W. H. Freder- ick as alderman-at-large to fill the vacancy in the board of aldermen occasioned by the death of Jonathan C. Howes." Roll call was ordered by the president, resulting as follows:


ROLL CALL.


Yes: Aldermen Carrie, Day, Eastman, Fernald, Foster, French, Goss, Hill, Marshall, Page, Shepard, Small. 12.


No: Aldermen Barton, Burnett, Cornwall, Everett, Fol- ger, Moore, Robinson, Shutc. 8.


The president declared Mr. Charles W. H. Frederick seated by a vote of 12 yea, to 8 nay.


LIST OF JURORS


IN THE


CITY OF MELROSE,


As prepared by the Board of Registrars of Voters, January 14, 1902.


VICTOR C. KIRMES, Chairman,


HERBERT A. MARSH, EDWIN L. CRAGIN, W. DEHAVEN JONES, Clerk, Board of Registrars of Voters.


Approved by Board of Aldermen, February 1I, 1902.


Adams, Victor H., 67 Meridian street. . Clerk


Addison, John H., Ferdinand street . Jeweller Albee, Daniel C., 51 Malvern street Painter


Alberty, Frank R., 10 Brazil street Rubber Worker


Allen, Charles S., 83 Essex street Printer


Ames, Benjamin, 7 Gooch street. Carpenter Anderson, George P., 802 Main street Salesman


Appleton, Warren J., 46 North avenue. . Gilder


Atwood, George H., 59 Malvern street.


Manufacturer


Babb, Edward E., cor. E. Emerson and Orient avenue. Books Babson, George E., 155 Porter street Electrician Bailey, George A., 62 Summer street. Newsdealer


Batchelder, H. A., 41 North avenue. . Clerk


Belyea, Frederick W., 51 Spear street Carpenter Bent, Charles A., 89 Spear street . Florist Berry, William A., 110 Grove street. Cook


Boerum, Harry H., 26 Hillside avenue Hotel Clerk


Bosworth, Louis H., 214 Franklin street Real Estate Bowker, Joseph C., 25 Mount Vernon street Retired


LIST OF JURORS. 437


Briry, William S., 62 Circuit street. Druggist Bucknam, George C., 1071 Main street. Poultry Dealer Burnett, Andrew J., Waverly avenue Plumber Caldwell, Edward M., 73 Florence street . Agent Carr, George W., 220 Grove street Salesman


Carter, William F., 51 Eliot street. . Carpenter Casey, Neil S., 93 Maple street. Florist


Cassell, James P., 104 Tremont street. Butter and Eggs


Chisam, Sanford A., 18 Eighth street Milk Clausen, William H., 115 Lebanon street. Electrician Connell, Thomas, 40 Maple street. Rubber Worker Cook; Orange H., 150 Green street. Clerk


Copeland, Albert F., 59 Beech Avenue. Clerk


Corson, Frederick U., 555 Lebanon street . . Carpenter


Cragin, Simeon, 25 Union street


Bookkeeper


Crosby, Freeman M., 72 Trenton street Salesman


Curran, Peter J., 56 Maple street.


Barber


Currier, Arthur C., 535 Lebanon street


. Carpenter


Curry, Robert H., 109 Highland avenue Plumber


Dearborn, George H., 315 Main street. Insurance


Deering, Stephen C., 486 Lebanon street. Lumber


Dempsey, William R., 22 East street Shoes


Dew, George W., 82 Lake avenue. Painter


Doherty, C. Francis, 22 Lynde street Barber


Doherty, John T., 61 Tappan street. Brass


Doherty, Joseph J., 164 Grove street. . Wood Carver


Dole, William H., 30 W. Emerson street. . Invigorator Duffy, William J., 152 Grove street Rubber Worker


Dunton, Aubrey W., 43 Batchelder street Printer


Eastman, Harry M., 478 Lebanon street Clerk


Eaton, Charles W., 221 Grove street. Towel Supply Co


Ehlert, Herman F., 72 Pleasant street. . Foreman Fawcett, Winthrop S., 22 Greenwood street Salesman Fernald, Frank A., 37 East street Clerk


Fernald, James H., 37 East street.


Carpenter


Field, Charles M., 487 Lebanon street


Machinist


Fowler, Charles N., 17 Auburn street Window Shades Gibbons, Robert, 121 Trenton street . Carpenter Gilman, John H., 268 E. Foster street .. Grocer


438


LIST OF JURORS.


Gogin, Thomas M., 104 W. Emerson street . Clerk


Gordon, Curtis S., 21 Winthrop street . Gypsy Moth


Gordon, Harry S., 75 Baxter street Rubber Worker


Grundy, Edmund L., 18 Cottage street. Bookkeeper


Grottendick, George B., 230 Grove street Bookbinder


Hanley, Michael J., 101 Maple street. . Teamster


Hayden, Arthur L., 42 W. Foster street Real Estate


Henney, William T., 65 Grove street . Painter


Hitchins, J. Sidney, 69 Laurel street Leather Houdlette, Marcellus R., 260 Franklin street. Iron and Steel Howard, Frank G., 173 Porter street Clerk


Hunnewell, Ervin C., 33 Meridian street Carpenter


Hyde, George E., 57 Rowe street Rubber Worker


Jefferson, Henry E., 27 Pine street .Clerk


Johnson, Rynard, 15 Baxter street


Carpenter


Jones, Marcello B., 190 Washington street. . Salesman


Keating, John J., 40 Hurd street. Gent's Furnishings


Keefe, John, 36 Crescent avenue.


Rubber Worker


Kitching, Edward J., 79 E. Emerson street Clerk


Kohr, John, 466 Lebanon street . Clerk


Kunhardt, Lewis Henry, 89 Franklin street Surveyor


Little, Arthur M., 157 Trenton street Clerk


Lothrop, Ellsworth F., 139 Myrtle street Clerk


Mahoney, Ross A., 108 Lynde street ... Rubber Worker Martin, Jr., James Lawrence, 145 Bellevue avenue ..... Clerk M'Coy, George M., 655 Main street. Insurance


McCullough, John J., 54 Summer street. . Foreman


McFarlin, William J., 36 Cass street Variety Store


Mendum, Ernest, 23 Garden street. .Publisher


. Clerk


Mullen, Thomas F., 4 Hurd street.


Murphy, David G., 106 Tremont street.


Gypsy Moth


Mutty, Lewis J., 76 Meridian street. Salesman


Nickerson, Lemuel, 35 Irving street Sailmaker


Osgood, Francis T., 121 East Foster street . Clerk


Palmer, Frank T., 146 Trenton street Painter


Parker, Albon W., 181 Upham street. . Painter


Peabody, Walter B., 31 Vinton street. Merchant


Pendleton, Clifton A., 179 Trenton street. . Clerk


Morse, William A., 15 Auburn place Salesman


439


LIST OF JURORS.


Perry, John F., 26 West Hill avenue Druggist


Philpot, Robert, 75 Dell avenue Livery Stable


Pope, J. Frank, 95 Cedar park. Manufacturer


Pulley, James M., 33 Porter street. . Cutter


Putnam, Frederick L., 280 Main street Accountant


Queen, Thomas, 13 Mountain avenue. Contractor


Rich, Walter H., 66 Florence street . Trunks


Riley, James L., Howie street. Conductor


Robbins, Milo N., 277 W. Emerson street . Janitor Robinson, Samuel B., 242 Tremont street. . Hatter


Sanborn, George I., 123 First street. Merchant


Sawyer, Calvin W., 997 Main street Insurance Agent


Seaver, Walter L., 289 Porter street Clerk


Serra, Julius A., Warwick road. Barber


Shepard, Chester B., 28 Franklin street. Silversmith


Skinner, Walter J., 60 W. Wyoming avenue Salesman


Simpson, Charles A., 120 Trenton street. .. Teas


Small, Edwin S., 273 Main street Real Estate


Smith, Alden B., 126 Green street Conductor


Smith, David, 70 Florence street. Retired


Smith, Warren F., 30 Baxter street . Mason


Somes, Rinaldo R., 271 Tremont street Salesman


Stantial, Frank G., 52 Florence street Superintendent


Stevens, George H., 70 Trenton street. Shoe Shanks


Stevens, George S., 25 Ashmont street. Bookkeeper


Turner, William, 454 Main street Gate Tender


Twitchell, Union B., 30 Francis street Furniture


Twombly, Albro J., 106 Ashland street Stable


Upham, Frank R., 131 Grove street .. Real Estate


Welch, Charles S., 290 Washington street . Fish


Wheeler, Charles O., 59 Elm street. Cutter


Whitcomb, Square L., 59 Sanford street . Gas


Wilson, Thomas, 362 Upham street Painter Wiswell, Dexter W., 181 Upham street Painter Woodman, George F., 24 Poplar street Retired


Woodward, Clarence E., 141 Walton park Salesman


Worth, Henry W., 138 Porter street. . Farmer


Worthen, Chase C., 103 Youle street . Milk Dealer


Woodbury, Merton G., 14 E. Wyoming avenue ... Salesman


CONTENTS.


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Inaugural Address of Mayor Larrabee,


Page. 5


Government of the City of Melrose, 24


Standing Committees of the Board of Aldermen, . 25


City Officers, .


27


Election Officers,


30


Report of School Committee, . Contents of School Report,


103


Collector's Report, 104


Assessors' Report, 108


Report of Trustees of Melrose Public Library, 110


66 " Inspector of Buildings, .


118


66 " Chief of Police,


123


66 " Engineer and Superintendent of Public Works. 127 to 273


Organization,


128


Public Works Office,


129


Water Division,


131


Sewer 66


166


Highway “


179


Surface Draining,


218


Sidewalks,


235 252 255 256


Street Bounds, .


260


Engineering Division, Miscellaneous Work,


273 292


Report of the City Treasurer, " Sinking Fund Commissioners, City Auditor's Report, 296 to 374


Finances,


296


Bonded Debt,


298


Cash Account, 1901, . 300


Treasury, .


301


Balance Sheet, January 31, 1902,


305


Assets and Liabilities,


306


Table Showing Aggregate Transactions in each Account, 30S to 313 Aldermanic Chamber, 314


Cemetery, .


314


316


Charity Department, 1900, 66 1901,


317


Parks,


City Hall, .


261


271


Street Watering,


31


CONTENTS.


341


City Auditor's Report .- Continued.


Page.


City Clerk's Office, Clerical Assistance and Clerk of Committees,


318


Claims,


318


Commonwealth of Massachusetts,


319


Contingent, Aldermanic, .


319


City Clerk's, 320


Collector's,


321


66 General,


321


66 Inspector of Buildings,


325


Inspector of Milk and Vinegar,


325


Mayor's,


325


66 Assessors',


325


Health Department,


Insurance,


Interest,


338


Melrose Hospital,


339


Memorial Day,


339 339


Police Department, .


340


Public Library,


342


Salaries,


344


School Department, .


345


Soldiers' Burial, Relief,


348


State Aid, .


350


Surety Bonds,


350


County Taxes,


350


State Tax,


351


Metropolitan Park Tax,


351


State Sewerage Tax,


351


Overlays, Additionals and Abatements,


351


Deficiences of January, 1900, .


353


School House Loan Sinking Fund, .


353


Water.Loan Sinking Fund,


353


Public Works Department,


354


Sewer Division,


361


Water 66


365


Fourth of July Celebration,


367


Printing Town Report,


368 368


Cemetery Trust Funds,


368


E. Toothaker Fund,


369


Taxes,


Loans, Municipal and Permanent,


Temporary,


373


Schedule of City Property,


.


374


.


Fire Department,


328


335 337


Military Aid,


348


Sewer Assessments,


370 373


342


CONTENTS.


Report of the Board of Health,


Page. 379


66


66 Inspector of Plumbing,


401


.6


Board of Examiners of Plumbers,


401


.6 Inspector of Cattle and Provisions,


402


66 6. Inspector of Milk,


402


66 Engineers of the Fire Department,


403


66 .. Sealer of Weights and Measures,


411


66 Overseers of the Poor,


413


66 Agent of Soldiers' Relief, State and Military Aid,


421


66


Cemetery Committee,


422


66


City Clerk,


.


425


Jonathan Collins Howes,


432


Special Election, April 2, 1901,


433


Jury List,


436





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