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John Turner & Co. furnishing and setting 2084% ft.
of curbing, 4 steps, 5 posts, $653 00
Martin Gill, driveway, catch-basins, and drains, 757 72
J. W. Kidney, 177% lineal feet of edgestone at $1.48, 262 55
66 1411% square yards of brick paving at $1.00, 141 40
two small granite posts at $6.00, 12 00
building wall under steps, 15 00
Francis Mongan, grading and sodding lawn 17,627 sq.
ft. at $.02},
381 92
Francis Mongan, 417% cords of manure at $7.00,
32 90
spading in manure,
30 00
66 grading between driveway and church,
35 00
Hugh Carney, 30 trees and setting the same at $3.50,
105 00
Somerville Water Works, pipes and connections for hydrant on lawn,
14 55
$2,441 04
Less amount received for centennial trees,
31 50
Total,
$2,409 54
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Under the instructions received in January two plans were pre- sented to the City Council, Dec. 18, 1876, for the laying out and improving the Park. Plan No. 1 contemplated laying out the grounds by the construction of walks ; and Plan No. 2, the laying out of the same by the construction of walks and driveways, -both plans make provision for the erection of a Memorial Building or Soldiers' Monument, between the High School building and the Engine House. The plans were referred to the next City Gov- ernment.
On account of the grade of the High School building and of the several streets adjoining the Park, it is a matter of considerable difficulty to establish a satisfactory grade. The grade proposed on the plans presented would lower the summit of the hill from the Engine House to the Flag-staff to an elevation three feet above the sidewalk on Highland Avenue, and from the Flag-staff gradually rising to the present grade at the High School building, thence gradually falling to School Street in the rear of the City Hall. No material change is proposed on the slopes near Medford Street and the Lowell Railroad. The proposed grade would destroy the remains of the old earthworks referred to by my predecessor in his report for the year 1875. An attempt to preserve these indistinct remains would prevent the establishing of satisfactory grades and would mar the general appearance of the Park. A suitable tablet can be erected to mark the position of the earthworks.
BROADWAY PARK.
This Park was completed in July. The work for the year con- sisted in the construction of an iron fence, grading the entire area, laying out and constructing walks, setting out shade trees, etc.
Under authority of the Acts of Legislature, Chap. 97, for the year 1874, betterments were assessed on the real estates in the vicinity, the betterments extending about 3,100 feet from the Park in an easterly and westerly direction, and about 1,000 feet in a northerly and southerly direction. The adjudged betterment per foot was from 3 of a cent to 22 cents per foot on the land fronting the Park, thence gradually diminishing to { of a cent on the estates
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situated on the outside limits of the assessments. Eight hundred and thirteen estates were assessed, amounting to $46,932.90. The assessment was 40 per cent of the adjudged benefit.
WATER WORKS.
Street lines and grades have occasionally been furnished to the Superintendent of Water Works for the laying of pipes and setting hydrants. The water pipes laid and gates and hydrants set for the last few years have been marked on the large water-maps. A new map, showing in detail the location of the mains and service pipes is needed; those now in use in many respects are not re- liable.
PERAMBULATION OF CITY LINES.
The lines between Boston and Somerville were perambulated by a committee from the Board of Aldermen, the acting City Clerk and the City Engineer, in connection with a similar delegation from the city of Boston. The bounds were put in proper con- dition and properly marked. That portion of the line southerly of Washington Street should be carefully surveyed and proper ref- erence marks established, as the line follows a succession of creeks which will be entirely obliterated, if the low lands in this vicinity are filled, as now proposed.
GENERAL SURVEY OF THE CITY.
A careful survey of the city is much needed, and with this in view, in making the surveys during the last year, base lines have been run and measured for the purpose of making an accurate map of the city at some future time ; the large number of new streets laid out, and the many changes made in the old streets, renders the maps of the city now in use of little value.
STREET NUMBERING.
Twenty-two streets have been numbered, and owners of houses notified ; plans have been made of each street, on which the num- bers are properly recorded ; surveys have been completed for many other streets, and the plans will be made up during the winter.
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ENGINEERING EXPENSES.
Salary of City Engineer,
$2,100 00
Assistants, 1,549 55
Appropriation for team,
200 00
Drawing instruments, stationery, stakes, tools, postage, etc., 224 57
Total,
$4,074 12
The expense for assistants was used as follows : - Beacon and Elm Streets sewer, surveys and inspection, Sewers, except the Beacon and Elm Streets sewer,
$523 78
94 66
Highways,
113 03
Broadway Park, surveys and inspection,
358 05
Street numbering,
130'38
Central Hill Park,
162 26
Miscellaneous,
167 39
Total,
$1,549 55
By which it will be seen that the above includes several items not heretofore charged to this department. In previous reports, the inspection of the construction of the Beacon and Elm Streets sewer and Broadway Park would have been charged to other appro- priations.
This, my first annual report, is respectfully submitted.
GEORGE A. KIMBALL,
City Engineer.
APPENDIX.
RULES IN RELATION TO PRIVATE DRAINS.
[Adopted by the Mayor and Aldermen, May 22, 1876.]
Persons applying for license shall make an application to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in writing, stating their business and giving names of bondsmen. None but faithful, skilful, and experienced men shall be intrusted with any part of the work.
Drain-layers must make full written returns of the ordinary and special uses for which the drains are designed, whether of new work, or alterations. or addi- tions, with a full description of all apparatus and arrangements and conditions of the common sewer in every case. The return to be made to the City Engineer by the drain-laver who obtained the permit, within forty-eight hours after attachment with the sewer, or completion of alterations or additions.
Violations of rules and regulations, or the conditions under which the license is taken, will subject the drain-layer to forfeiture of his license as well as to the pains and penalties of lis bond.
The City Engineer shall be the judge as to whether these conditions have in any case been fulfilled.
Application for permit to connect with any sewer which has been constructed, or which is in process of construction, must be made in writing to the City Engi- neer by the owners of the property to be drained, or their duly authorized agents, and must be accompanied by a clear description of the premises to be drained, and of drains required, and also certain agreements, all as provided in the printed forin issued by the City Engineer.
At least twenty-four hours' notice must be given at the office of the City Engi- neer before any street or public way can be opened for the purpose of laying a private drain.
No pipe can be extended from work previously done and accepted, or new cou- nection of any kind be made with such work, unless previous notice of at least twenty-four hours be given to the City Engineer.
No work of laying drains can be commenced or continued unless the permit is on the grounds in the hands of the drain-layer or some one employed by him, and the same must be shown to a police officer or any other officer of the city, if they shall so request.
In opening any street or public way, all materials for paving or ballasting must be removed with the least possible injury or loss of the same, and, together with the excavated materials from the trenches, must be placed where they will cause the least practicable inconvenience to the public. As little as possible of the trench must be dug until the junction piece or inlet is found
No pipes or materials to be used until inspected by the City Engineer or his assistants or the Superintendent of Sewers.
The least inclication, unless by special permit, that can be allowed for water- closet, kitchen or other drains, not over five iuches in diameter, liable to receive solid substances, is one inch in five feet, and for cellar and other drains to receive water only, one inch in ten feet. All drains to be laid with a uniform grade.
All pipes that receive surface drainage, or drain hotels, eating-houses, meat- packing houses, slaughter-houses, lard or grease rendering establishments, and other manufactories or privy vaults, must be supplied with an intervening catch- basin or grease-trap, of such dimensions and pattern as the City Engineer shall direct.
Back filling in trench is to be puddled, or, if water cannot be obtained, the filling must be thoroughly and compactly rammed.
No exhaust from steam-engines shall be connected with a public or private drain, nor any blow-off from steam-boilers shall be connected without a special permit in writing.
In case a water or gas pipe, or a drain in actual use should come in the way, the question of removing or disturbing, or passing over or under said obstruction shall be decided by the City Engineer.
When any change is made in the direction of the pipe, either vertical or hori- zontal, curves must be used.
All persons are required to place an effectual trap in the line of drain just before it leaves the premises.
It is recommended, in order to secure good ventilation of the drains, that the owner of the premises make an open connection with a down spout, or an open connection with the highest part of the soil pipe, within the premises, through a large pipe or flue to a point above the building.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF TIIE
TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
OF THE
CITY OF SOMERVILLE,
FOR THE
YEAR 1876.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN, March 5, 1877.
Received, accepted, and referred to the Committee on Printing, with instructions to print the same in the annual report of the City, also have three hundred copies printed separate, and sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. GILMAN, Clerk.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, March 7, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
THE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CITY COUNCIL :- We herewith submit to you our Fourth Annual Report as Trustees of the Public Library.
It has been our desire in the year that is past to administer the important trust confided to us in the strictest conformity to the prevailing policy of municipal retrenchment. Influenced by this purpose, we early agreed to withhold the usual petition for a special appropriation. This action has of course precluded a large acces- sion to the Library ; still, we are permitted to report a steady and substantial growth. We have been able, not only to meet an active demand for the publications of the day, but also to add con- siderably to the general resources of the Library.
On the part of the community, we have witnessed, we are pleased to say, a marked development of interest as regards the Library, and a much more active participation in its privileges. During the year over 46,800 books have been given out, - an increase of nearly 8,000 volumes over the preceding year. As many as 1,190 have been given out in one week, and 385 in a single day. When it is remembered that we have only 5,752 volumes all told, it must be · evident enough that the Library meets an actual want in the com- munity. Nearly 1,100 new names have been added to the list of borrowers within the year. For the last quarter, over 100 names have been added each month. Sometimes, as the Librarian reports, as many as a dozen cards have been in waiting for the same book ; and not infrequently postal cards are left that the borrower may be promptly notified of the presence of a particular book.
Such facts as these give unmistakable indication that the Library
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has already become the centre of no little intellectual activity and wholesome impulse. Henceforth it must be recognized -so it seems to us - as one of the most available and inexpensive of the educational forces at your command. It is certainly entitled to stand side by side with our common schools as bulwarks of sobriety and order. We heartily congratulate you on the assured success of the experiment you so wisely instituted in the interests of enlight- enment and good citizenship.
The Reading-Table, established as an adjunct to the Library in the hope that it would prove the nucleus of a well-furnished read- ing-room, has been steadily patronized. It has been supplied during the year with some twenty publications, - about the extent of its capacity ; and it has proved so attractive and useful, not- withstanding the inconveniences of the place, that we now feel a lively regret that we are unable to afford better facilities in this direction.
At the beginning of the year, Miss H. A. Adams was unanimously re-elected Librarian. To her zeal and vigilant supervision we are greatly indebted for the successful operation of the Library. With the exception of two inexpensive books, no loss has been incurred beyond the ordinary wear and tear. The Library has been open to the public 306 days, -i. e., on all days excepting Sunday's and holidays.
The financial statement is as follows :
Credit balance from 1875, $1,230.93
Amount of dog-license money from the county, 1,260.29
Received for Catalogues and fines, 216.46
$2,707.68
Expenses for 1876 :
For purchase of books,
$876.83
" salaries,
1,062.85
" incidentals,
316.70
2,256.38
Balance to new account,
$451.30
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In view of the stringency of the times, we contemplate this showing with some degree of satisfaction ; but, we are willing to confess, it is not altogether without misgiving. We fully recognize the present need of wise economy in the expenditures of the city government. But, when we consider the intimate connection of the Library to the most vital interests of the city; when we remember that it must afford to a large majority of those who leave our public schools whatever facilities of higher education they are to enjoy ; when we reflect that to many it must be both school and college ; that it must be, in many instances, the chief awakener of intellectual life, and the almost exclusive dispenser of light and refinement ; when, watching its silent workings, we behold its streams of influence issuing forth upon the community, and return- ing so certainly, though often through indirect and vicarious chan- nels, in multiplied and substantial benefits to the tax-payer, - we are profoundly impressed with the conviction that it is quite possible to be too stringently economical in the management of an institu- tion like this ; that such economy might easily prove both short- sighted and expensive ; that niggardliness here might turn out to be prodigality itself.
We would therefore deprecate an over-thriftiness in the manage- ment of the Library as especially unwise ; and we take this occasion to earnestly bespeak for it - what you have never, it is believed, been disposed to withhold - a liberal and far-sighted policy.
Respectfully submitted.
W. G. TOUSEY. QUINCY A. VINAL. WILLIAM VEAZIE. THOMAS J. BUFFUM. EDWIN S. CONANT. ROSWELL C. DOWNER. ALBERT M. ROBINSON. T. H. RAYMOND. HENRY H. BARBER.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
OF THE
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, 1876.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN, Feb. 26, 1877.
Report accepted, referred to the Committee on Printing with instructions to print the same in the Annual Report of the City, and sent down for concurrence.
CHARLES E. GILMAN, Clerk.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, Feb. 28, 1877.
Concurred in.
SOLOMON DAVIS, Clerk.
REPORT
OF THE
BOARD OF OVERSEERS OF THE POOR,
FOR THE
Year ending Dec. 31, 1876.
To His Honor the Mayor, and to the City Council :
GENTLEMEN, - During the past year there has been an increased demand for aid from all classes of the poor.
The man who had never asked assistance before, and who, could he have found employment, would a thousand times rather have earned sufficient for the support of himself and family, has in some instances been compelled, as a last resort, to solicit aid from the Overseers of the Poor.
The widow, who in prosperous times would contrive by hard work and frugality to support herself and children during the greater part of the year, has been necessitated, more than ever before, to lean upon the charities of the city ; and many others, who in prosperous times asked aid only in cases of sickness or during the winter months, have been constant recipients of public charity.
The number of insane persons having settlements in our city, and for whom the city is called upon to bear the expense of their treatment and support at the State insane hospitals, has been greater during the past than any preceding year. The cause of this increase is obvious. The law regulating the matter of com- pensation at the State hospitals gives the State authorities the choice of collecting their bills, either of the place where the patient has a settlement or of the patient's responsible relatives.
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During the past year the city has been required to pay bills, where the relatives were quite able and apparently willing to bear the expense.
By a law enacted during the past year, the city is required to pear the expenses of such inmates of the State reform schools as have settlements in our city. Thus an additional expense has been placed upon us, as there are a number of boys in the reform schools whose legal settlement is in our city.
The number of poor who have been provided for at the Charles- town Almshouse has not been greatly increased.
The number of the poor who have received temporary aid, and who have settlements in our city or in other cities or towns in the Commonwealth, has been considerably increased.
This has been mainly caused by the application of the settle- ment law of 1874, which gives a settlement to any man who, having no previous settlement, resides in a place five years and pays three taxes during that time, and to any woman who resides in a place five years without having received aid from the Over- seers of the Poor during that time.
The system of providing for the poor is the same, with a few slight modifications, as it was when the population of our city was not more than one-tenth part of what it is at the present time.
There are many changes which we have deemed necessary and have suggested in previous reports and communications to the City Council; but as these changes have not been carried into effect by the favorable action of that body we would again briefly call your attention to them.
We would suggest that an almshouse be erected, either within the limits of our city or elsewhere, for the accommodation of such homeless poor as are now provided for at the Charlestown Alms- house ; and there should be in connection with this building hos- pital accommodations for the sick poor.
'We believe that the city should have control of, at least, one burial-ground to be used for the accommodation of the poor, and of others who are not otherwise provided for.
The law of the Commonwealth requires every city or town to be provided with at least one burial-ground.
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Being confident that the expenses to the city would be consider- ably diminished, and the wants of the poor equally well provided for, if the groceries and provisions given to the poor were pur- chased and dispensed to the poor by an agent appointed by, and under the control of the Overseers of the Poor, we would suggest that arrangements be made to carry such a plan into effect.
We believe that measures should be adopted whereby the large number of tramps that are fed and lodged at the expense of the city should be compelled to give sufficient labor to reimburse the city, partially at least, for expenses incurred on their account. We have been unable thus far to carry into effect the law of the State giving the Overseers of the Poor the power to require work of this class of persons.
You will find appended tables of expenses and receipts, also tables of the number in the different classes assisted by us during the year, to which we would respectfully call your attention.
ANSEL LEWIS,
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM,
HORACE CHAPIN,
Overseers of the Poor.
EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1876.
House rents,
$616 00
Groceries and provisions,
12,342 96
Fuel,
4,500 48
Boots and shoes,
1,076 86
Dry goods,
131 89
Clothing,
49 00
Furniture,
12 30
Aid to paupers having settlements elsewhere,
1,550 93
Board and nursing of paupers in private families,
573 86
Board and nursing of paupers in Massachusetts Gen- eral Hospital,
65 00
Board and nursing of paupers in insane asylums,
803 88
Amount carried forward,
$21,723 16
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Amount brought forward, $21,723 16
Board and nursing of paupers in Charlestown Alms-
house, 866 39
Board and nursing of paupers in Reform School and Houses of Correction, 62 67
Medical examination of insane,
15 00
Burial of paupers,
575 75
Food for tramps and lodgers,
260 75
Transportation of paupers to State Almshouse and other places, 108 38
Books, stationery, postage stamps,
88 95
Salaries of overseers,
1,100 00
Miscellaneous,
56 00
$24,857 05
RECEIPTS.
For support of paupers at Charlestown Almshouse,
$120 85
From State treasurer, 425 89
From other cities and towns,
3,420 39
For cash paid for support of persons at lunatic hos- pitals, 67 09
For cash paid for support of boys at State Reform School, 39 42
For cash received from lodge laborers,
3,161 20
$7,234 84
Net expenses of the year,
$17,622 21
Number of families assisted, 562
Number of above whose settlements were in other cities or towns, 85
Number of families assisted by other cities and towns whose settlements are in our city, 32
Number of persons supported in Charlestown Alms- house, 8
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Number in insane asylums, 9
State Reform Schools, 3
Work-house, 2
Number boarded in families,
6
Massachusetts General Hospital, 1
Number of tramps accommodated at the police sta- tion, 1,936
Number of persons sent to State Almshouse,
10
" families sent out of State, 4
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CITY CLERK'S REPORT.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK.
STATISTICS OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS IN 1876.
THE statistics of births, marriages, and deaths in the city of Somerville, for the year 1876, are as follows : -
MARRIAGES.
Number of intentions issued in 1876, 163
Less than last year,
2
Number of marriages registered,
145
NATIONALITY OF THOSE REGISTERED.
Born in the United States,
100
Both parties foreign,
32
American groom and foreign bride,
4
Foreign groom and American bride,
7
Unknown,
2
145
First marriage,
248
Second marriage,
36
Third marriage,
2
Unknown,
4
290
Oldest person married,
64
Youngest person married,
17
192
BIRTHS.
Number of births in 1876,
636
Less than last year,
97
Number of males,
315
Number of females,
321
636
Born of American parents,
248
Born of foreign parents,
240
American male and foreign female,
31
Foreign male and American female,
60
Unknown,
57
636
There were seven pairs of twins.
DEATHS IN YEAR 1876.
Whole number of deaths registered in 1876, Less than last year,
56
Ages.
Males.
Females.
Total.
Under 10 years,
229
113
116
229
Between 10 and 20,
20
12
8
20
20 " 30,
36
11
25
36
30 " 40,
41
15
26
41
66
40 " 50,'
23
13
10
23
50
" 60,
32
15
17
32
66
60
" 70,
24
13
11
24
70
" 80,
23
4
19
23
80 “ 90,
11
4
7
11
90 " 100,
5
2
3
5
444
Oldest person deceased, 95 years, 5 months, and 8 days.
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NATIONALITY.
Born in Somerville,
190
Born in other places in United States, 162
90
Of foreign birth, Unknown,
2
444
CHARLES E. GILMAN,
City Clerk.
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ORDINANCES ORDAINED IN 1876.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-SIX.
ORDINANCE NO. 28.
AN ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO SINKING FUNDS.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Somerville, as follows:
SECTION 1. There shall be a Board of Commissioners of the Sinking Funds of the city, elected for the purposes, and in accord- ance with the provisions set forth in Chapter 209 of the Acts of 1875.
SECT. 2. The City Council for the year 1876 shall, as soon as may be convenient, elect by concurrent vote three persons to act as a Board of Commissioners, one for three years, one for two years, and one for one year ; and thereafter the City Council shall annually, as soon after their organization as may be convenient, elect in the same manner one person who shall hold his office for the term of three years next ensuing, or until another shall be elected in his stead. Vacancies occurring in the Board shall be filled by concurrent vote of the City Council at any time ; the member or members so elected to hold office only for the unex- pired term of the member or members who have ceased to hold office, and in case of such vacancy or vacancies the remaining member or members shall exercise the powers of the Board till such vacancy or vacancies shall be filled.
SECT. 3. The Commissioners shall choose a Treasurer and Secretary, who may be the City Treasurer ; and if the City Treas- urer shall be chosen, his bond shall apply to and include duties
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performed under this ordinance. If any other person shall be * chosen as Treasurer, he shall give a bond, with sureties, to the satisfaction of the Commissioners, for the proper discharge of the duties of his office.
SECT. 4. The Commissioners shall receive all sums contributed to a Sinking Fund and invest and reinvest the same and the income thereof as it shall accrue, in the name of the Board, in the particular scrip, notes, or bonds for the redemption of which such Sinking Fund was established, or in other bonds of said city, which are secured by Sinking Funds, or in the securities in which by law the funds of savings. banks may be invested, except per- sonal securities, although guaranteed by sureties ; but no portion of the same shall be loaned to the city except in the manner pro- vided in said Chapter 209 of the Acts of 1875 ; and the Commis- sioners may sell and reinvest such securities when required in their judgment for the good management of the fund.
SECT. 5. All loans for constructing the Water Works of the city shall be negotiated for a period not exceeding thirty years. All loans for constructing sewers of the city shall be negotiated for a period not exceeding twenty years, and all other loans for a period not exceeding ten years ; provided, however, that necessary renewals for the payment of the debt of the city, existing June 13, 1875, shall be made payable, so much thereof as relates to the water loan, on or before the first day of April, 1905, and all other loans then existing on or before the first day of April, 1895. Bonds issued for such loans shall bear upon the face the purpose for which they were issued, and shall be made payable the first day of either January, April, July, or October of the years in which they may respectively mature.
SECT. 6. The Commissioners shall annually, in the month of January, submit to the City Council the amounts required to be raised by taxation for the several Sinking Funds, which amounts shall be put into the annual order laying a specific tax for that year.
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SECT. 7. When a debt to be paid from a Sinking Fund shall become due, the Board shall furnish the City Treasurer, from the funds in its care for such payment, the sum required, or so much as may be to the credit of such debt, taking his receipt therefor.
SECT. 8. The Commissioners shall keep a record of their pro- ceedings, and shall annually, in the month of January, make a written report to the City Council of the amount and condition of said funds and the income thereof for the then preceding financial year.
SECT. 9. The Treasurer of said Board of Commissioners shall keep such book or books as will exhibit the actual condition of each particular fund, giving the amount contributed, with accumu- lation thereto and the time at which the same will be required for purposes of redemption.
SECT. 10. The necessary expenses of said Board of Commis- sioners shall be paid by the city, and the Treasurer and Secretary thereof shall receive such compensation as shall be fixed by the City Council, but no Commissioner shall receive compensation for his services.
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SECT. 11. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage.
CITY OF . SOMERVILLE.
Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Somerville as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 29.
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OFFICE, AND PRESCRIBING THE DUTIES OF THE CITY AUDITOR.
SECTION 1. It shall be the duty of the Auditor to receive all accounts and claims against the city, after the same shall have
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been certified as provided in City Ordinance No. 4, Section 2. He shall carefully examine all such accounts and claims, and see that they are all correctly cast, and having certified to the same and entered them on his book kept for that purpose, fold properly, indorse, and present them to the Committee on Accounts.
SECT. 2. He shall, whenever requested by the Committee on Finance, examine and audit the accounts of the City Treasurer and Collector of Taxes, and for that purpose shall have access to all books and papers in his possession, or in the possession of any other officer of the city, or of any committee of the City Council, or either branch thereof.
SECT. 3. Section third of the City Ordinance No. 4, entitled " An ordinance relating to the finances of the city," is hereby repealed.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, April 12, 1876.
Passed to be ordained.
STILLMAN H. LIBBY, President.
IN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, April 17, 1876. Passed to be ordained.
AUSTIN BELKNAP, Mayor.
CITY GOVERNMENT FOR 1876.
MAYOR, AUSTIN BELKNAP. House, Central Street; Office, City Hall.
ALDERMEN.
WARD ONE.
RICHARD E. NICKERSON
JOHN F. COLE .
WARD TWO.
GEORGE A. BRUCE
Highland Avenue.
PATRICK RAFFERTY
Somerville Avenue.
WARD THREE.
JACOB T. GLINES
Broadway.
CHARLES W. SAWYER
Sycamore Street.
WARD FOUR.
JAMES B. DAVID .
Belmont Street.
JOHN HARRINGTON
Chesnut Court.
COMMON COUNCIL.
STILLMAN H. LIBBY, President, . Elm Street.
WARD ONE.
OLIVER J. DAVIS .
Pearl Street.
GEORGE H. CROSBY
Perkins Street.
J. PRESTON LOVERING .
Benedict Avenue.
ALONZO BOWERS
Franklin Street.
WARD TWO.
QUINCY A. VINAL
Aldersey Street.
JAMES LONG .
School Street.
GEORGE W. TREFREN
Laurel Street.
RUDOLPH KRAMER
Prescott Street.
Pearl Street. Perkins Street.
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WARD THREE.
GEORGE C. SKILTON
JOHN R. CONANT
AMOS M. ANGIER .
WALTER S. BARNES
Vernon Street.
WARD FOUR.
STILLMAN H. LIBBY
Elm Street.
WILLIAM A. MUZZEY
Newbury Street.
JOHN C. NICHOLS .
Central Street.
CHARLES A. MONGAN
Belmont Street.
CITY CLERK. CHARLES E. GILMAN, Office, City Hall.
CITY TREASURER. AARON SARGENT, Office, City Hall.
CITY MESSENGER. JAIRUS MANN, Office, City Hall.
CITY ENGINEER. GEORGE A. KIMBALL, Office, City Hall.
CITY SOLICITOR. SAMUEL C. DARLING.
CITY PHYSICIAN. A H. CARVILL, Office, Bow Street.
CLERK OF COMMON COUNCIL. SOLOMON DAVIS, Webster Street.
CHIEF OF POLICE. MELVILL C. PARKHURST, Office, Police Station.
SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS. FRANKLIN HENDERSON, Central Street.
Mills Street.
Marshall Street.
. Marshall Street.
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CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT. JAMES K. HOPKINS
Wigglesworth Street.
SUPERINTENDENT OF SEWERS. DAVID A. SANBORN, Prospect Street.
WATER BOARD.
CHRISTOPHER E. RYMES, Chairman,
ROBERT A. VINAL, Clerk
CUTLER DOWNER .
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM .
HORACE HASKINS .
Summer Street.
Walnut Street.
Central Street.
Oak Street.
Franklin Street.
OVERSEERS OF POOR.
AUSTIN BELKNAP, Mayor, Chairman, ex officio, Central Street, Office, City Hall.
HORACE CHLAPIN, Secretary
Office, Union Square.
THOMAS CUNNINGIIAM .
Oak Street.
ANSEL LEWIS
Webster Street.
ASSESSORS.
THOMAS CUNNINGHAM, Chairman
Oak Street,
Office,
JOHN C. TENNEY .
Mystic Av. City
FRANK G. WILLIAMS
Albion St.
Hall.
GEORGE I. VINCENT, Clerk .
Cherry Street.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE, 1876.
HON. AUSTIN BELKNAP, Mayor, ex officio. STILLMAN H. LIBBY, President of Common Council, ex officio.
WARD ONE.
HENRY M. MOORE
Myrtle Street.
SANFORD HANSCOM, M. D.
Perkins Street.
JOHN H. BUTLER .
Benedict Street.
WARD TWO.
DANIEL E. CHASE
Park Street.
CHARLES S. LINCOLN
Laurel Street.
MICHAEL F. FARRELL
Grand View Avenue.
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1876
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