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682
ANNUAL REPORTS.
BUILDINGS.
The buildings of the department are generally in good repair ; the stalls and stable floors being the only parts that will need repairs.
APPARATUS.
The apparatus of the department consists of the following pieces :-
Three steam fire engines.
Five hose wagons.
One combination chemical and hose wagon.
One chemical engine.
Two hook and ladder trucks.
Each steam fire engine has a pumping capacity of 700 gal- lons per minute.
The weight of these engines as run to fires is as follows :-
Engine 1, 8,575 pounds.
Engine 2, 7,400 pounds. Engine 4, 8,800 pounds.
Each hose wagon is equipped with 900 feet of 22-inch hose, two 3-gallon extinguishers, and 43 feet of ladders. The weight of these wagons is from 3,300 to 3,500 pounds each, without men.
The chemical engine has two tanks, the capacity of each being 50 gallons, 350 feet of chemical hose, and 27 feet of ladders. Weight, 5,240 pounds.
The combination chemical and hose wagon has two 35- gallon tanks, 300 feet of chemical hose, 700 feet of 2}-inch hose, and 46 feet of ladders. Weight, without men, 5,700 pounds.
Ladder No. 1 carries 365 feet of ladders and a life-saving jumping canvas. Weight, without men, 5,800 pounds.
Ladder No. 2 carries 325 feet of ladders, two small fire extin- guishers, and a jumping canvas. Weight, without men, 5,700 pounds.
There is one spare ladder truck and two spare hose reels that may be used in case of accident to the apparatus in service.
683
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
HORSES.
There are thirty-two horses belonging to the department, as follows :-
Engine 1
3 horses.
Hose wagon (Engine 1)
2
Engine 2
3
Hose wagon (Engine 2)
Engine 4
Combination hose and chemical
Ladder 1
Ladder 2
3
66
Hose 2 .
2
66
Hose 3 .
2
Hose 5 .
2
.
Chemical A .
2
Chief engineer
1
66
Spare .
1
66
Total
. 32 horses
66
2
3
3
3
66
INCREASED PROTECTION IN WARD 4.
I respectfully recommend that a fire station be erected on land owned by the city on Clarendon hill. It should be a double build- ing, i. e., for more than one piece of apparatus. The rapid growth of the city in this direction, and the favorable situation of the land, makes it a practical place to concentrate fire apparatus. Should it be decided to erect this building, it would be a year before any fire apparatus could be placed therein. I would, therefore, urgently recommend that the combination wagon now run in connection with Engine 4 be run from the house of Ladder 2, and that a hose wagon be placed in the house of Engine 4, to be used in connection with the engine. When the steam fire engine was placed in that section, the value of combustible property west of Cedar street (buildings only) was $2,497,500, and it is now (1897) $5,395,250.
684
ANNUAL REPORTS.
WIRES UNDERGROUND.
I recommend that all wires (except trolley wires) be placed underground. As now placed, they are a hindrance in placing ladders against a building.
At night, when there would probably be a call to save life, the difficulty in placing ladders in positions would occupy so much time that the delay would be fatal.
Especially is this liable to be the case in Union square. I believe that the law is such that this can be done without any expense to the city.
BUILDING RESTRICTIONS.
Something should be done to prevent rapid combustion of buildings. If we continue to build in the present way, we must meet the liability with an increase in fire extinguishing apparatus. The benefits of buildings slow to catch on fire are better security, less expense in maintaining the Fire Department, and lower insur- ance rates. For this purpose I recommend that the outer walls of stables be built of stone, brick, or iron, and the roofs covered with some non-inflammable material.
I also recommend that the outer walls of all buildings, cover- ing an area of more than 4,000 square feet and more than one story in height, be built of stone, brick, or iron, and the roof cov- ered with some non-combustible material. Such buildings, when on fire, retain the heat within themselves to a great extent, and do not readily set other buildings on fire.
On April 25 there was a fire that threatened to destroy a large portion of our city. This fire originated in a wooden building. With a strong wind and dry roofs the conditions were favorable to a large conflagration. Eight buildings were on fire, three of them quite large. each covering an area of more than 10,000 square feet.
All of these building's were built of wood, and caught fire on the outer walls and roofs. The fire was brought under control with the assistance of Boston, Cambridge, and Medford.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT. 685
Shingle roofs are a menace, especially when they are dry, sparks from another fire dropping on them and setting numerous fires. It would promote public safety were the use of shingles on roofs prohibited.
FIRE LIMITS.
I recommend that fire limits be established on a portion of some streets and public squares, on which no building should be erected hereafter, unless the outer walls be built of stone, brick, or iron, and the roofs covered with some non-inflammable material. Such buildings would be a bulwark, and a great help in bringing a conflagration under control.
Somerville is a small city in its territory, there being only 1,900 taxable acres, 500 of these acres being unsuitable for dwell- ing houses, thereby leaving 1,400 acres on which there are 10,500 dwellings, exclusive of all other buildings. These houses are nearly all of wood and shingle roofs. The close proximity of buildings naturally increases the liability for large fires.
During the year Mr. John S. Hayes, librarian of the Public Library, has sent to each of the fire stations such books as the fire- men have called for. Each station has a catalogue, and books are exchanged once in two weeks. This system has been in operation about six months, and has already demonstrated its value in en- tertaining the men in their leisure hours, and is conducive to greater intelligence. Copies of an address of especial interest, de- livered by Simon Brentano before the Fire Chiefs' Convention at New Haven, on "The Control of Fire," have been distributed among the members of the department. Every fireman who has read that paper is better qualified for his duties.
I desire to commend to you the able and efficient work done by the captains of the several companies. Good captains make efficient companies. Where captains show themselves to be active, courageous, and a tact to adapt themselves to circum- stances they are valuable officers. Not only is their own work good, but the rank and file are quick to catch on to their action, and most of them will try to emulate their example.
686
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Several members of the permanent force have been assigned to do mechanical repairs on buildings and apparatus, such as painting, plumbing, and carpenter work, etc. Great care has been taken in using this force, so as not to interfere with or weaken the fire service. Where special qualifications are developed by the members of the permanent force, I have made use of such men. They have always been pleased to do anything when called upon, and the work performed has kept the buildings and apparatus of the department in first-class condition, besides the saving of quite a sum for labor.
PROMPT AID TO THE INJURED.
William H. Hutchins, driver of Engine 1, has made good use of his spare time in studying at the Emergency Hospital in Boston "How to render prompt aid to the injured." He has qualified himself sufficiently to render valuable service in an emergency. A medicine chest, containing all necessary appliances for prompt work, is carried on Engine 1 hose wagon. I submit the following report of the driver, which gives an idea of the importance of the work performed.
I heartily commend him for his efficiency in this good work.
REPORT OF WILLIAM H. HUTCHINS OF NUMBER OF ACCIDENT CASES TREATED FROM APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1897.
Total cases treated . 54
Cases treated more than once (from one to six
times)
13
Members of the department
27
Non-members
20
Horses treated
Number of burns
13
Lacerated wounds
23
Contused wounds
6
Sunstroke
1
Miscellaneous
11
687
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
One of the horses was treated for four weeks, one for three weeks, and two for ten days ; all were burned July 4.
The medicine chest is now well filled with everything that is liable to be needed in an emergency.
OBITUARY.
George F. Harris, driver of Engine 1 hose wagon, died March 11 of Bright's disease. He was appointed October 25, 1881, a call member of Ladder Company No. 1, and was transferred to the position first named September 25, 1889. Mr. Harris was a good fireman, and is remembered by his companions as one who was an honor to the fire service.
INJURIES TO FIREMEN.
Captain Frank W. Ring, injured by burns.
George R. Dale, injured by burns. Fred G. Jones, injured by burns. James M. Gould, hand cut by glass.
William H. Whitcomb, thrown from ladder truck, arm injured.
I desire to extend to His Honor the Mayor my sincere thanks for his courteous and wise counsel on matters relating to the de- partment ; also to the chairman and other members of the fire committee for their earnest co-operation in all matters appertain- ing to its welfare; and to the officers and members who have so efficiently performed the duties required of them, I extend my sin- cere appreciation.
JAMES R. HOPKINS, Chief Engineer.
688
ANNUAL REPORTS.
ROSTER.
James R. Hopkins · . Chief Engineer
27 Summit ave.
Nathaniel A. Barker
. Assistant Engineer
12 Ellsworth st.
ENGINE CO. 1.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation.
Residence. Medford st.
Edward W. Ring,
50
Captain,
Fireman,
Frank Langer,
43
Lieutenant,
Trull lane.
Henry A. Byrnes,
57
Engineman,
Walnut st.
Wm. A. Burbank,
54
Ass't Engineman,
Gilman st.
Horace W. Hutchins,
31
Driver,
66
Somerville ave.
Fred S. Young,
30
Hoseman,
Inspector,
Oxford st.
Oscar J., Lingley,
38
Milkman,
Avon st.
Walter H. Young,
27
60
Plumber,
Oxford st.
Benj. F. Johnson,
36
Inspector,
Medford st.
Sewall M. Rich,
31
60
Merchant,
Medford st.
Joseph W. Mess,
34
66
Pedler,
Chester ave.
Harry J. Locke,
27
Undertaker,
Gilman st.
Feet of hose laid
12,750
Miles run
237
Feet of ladders used
210
Extinguishers used
12
Bell alarms
95
Still alarms
12
Medford st.
Henry J. Turner,
33
689
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ENGINE CO. 2.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation. Fireman,
Residence. Cross st.
Thomas H. Daly,
52
Captain,
John Frizzell,
47
Lieutenant,
Everett ave.
Clarence W. Cook,
39 Engineman,
Arthur st.
John W. Bartlett,
35
Ass't Engineman,
66
Otis st.
Louis E. Seymour,
24
Driver,
16
Brook st.
Arthur C. Sellon,
34
66
Glen st.
William J. Logan, 57
Hoseman,
Painter,
Cross st.
Robert Geaton,
36
Broadway ..
Joseph Lord,
33
66
Teamster,
Glen st.
Edward Burgess,
38
66
Pedler,
Otis st.
Cornelius A. Doherty, 34
66
Milkman,
Glen st.
Feet of hose laid
11,350
Miles run
681
Feet of ladders used
281
Extinguishers used
Bell alarms
70
Still alarms
ENGINE CO. 4.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation. Fireman,
Residence. Highland ave.
Samuel H. Stevens,
55
Captain,
Danforth S. Steele,
47 Lieutenant,
Leslie pl.
Lindorf D. Bixby,
57 Engineman,
Highland ave.
John Gillooly,
41
Ass't Engineman,
66
Winslow ave.
Charles H. Stearns,
42
Driver,
66
Highland ave.
Arthur M. Gilman,
31
Holland st.
Eugene H. Jones, John F. Burton,
41
Painter,
Highland ave.
James I. King,
33
Elm court.
Joseph A. Sander,
30
Teamster,
Holland st.
George C. Creighton,
32
Type founder,
Cutter ave.
John B. Rufer,
40
66
Blacksmith,
Holland st.
Bell alarms
113
Second alarms
4
Still alarms
11
Miles run
128
Feet of hose laid
12,050
Chemical hose laid
5,200
Feet of ladders used
315
34
Hoseman,
Lineman,
Chandler st.
12
9
690
ANNUAL REPORTS.
HOOK AND LADDER CO. 1.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation. Fireman,
Residence.
Melvin B. Ricker,
56
Captain,
Horace P. Ewell,
40
Lieutenant,
Richard F. Clarkson,
38
Driver,
Wm. A. McLane,
38
Ladderman,
Engineer,
Patrick J. Fallon,
37
Upholsterer,
Somerville ave.
James M. Gould,
53
Printer,
Rush st.
James D. Perkins, Jr., 36
Paperhanger,
Lake st.
Martin S. Lacy,
34
Painter,
Washington st.
George A. Page,
44
Laborer,
Webster ave.
James E. Thompson,
28
Webster st.
George R. Dale,
26
Walnut st.
John H. Ford,
38
Painter,
Oak st.
Ladders raised
1,680 feet ·
Miles run
75
HOOK AND LADDER CO. 2.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation. Fireman,
Irving C. Jackson,
50
Captain,
Charles E. Shaw,
43
Lieutenant,
66
Wm. H. Whitcomb,
39
Driver,
John E. Hill,
52
Ladderman,
Salesman,
Clarence H. Alley,
28
Harry H. Whicher,
33
R. R. Agent,
Thomas McNee,
41
66
Roofer, Plasterer,
Hersey st.
Harry F. Bucknam, Charles B. Hill,
25
Electrician,
Highland ave. Cherry st.
Clarence T. Conant,
30
66
Milkman,
Hudson st.
Wm. J. Kennedy,
33
66
Plumber,
Alpine st.
LeBaron Emery,
37
Painter,
Alpine st.
Feet of ladders used Miles run
1,437 87₴
.
.
Residence. Highland ave. Highland ave. Albion st. Cherry st.
Highland ave. Holland st.
25
66
Carpenter,
Washington st. Bow Street pl.
Rossmore st. Clark st.
691
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
HOSE CO. 2.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation. Fireman,
Residence.
Francis W. Ring,
43
Captain,
Daniel R. Spike,
53
Lieutenant,
66
Broadway.
Henry A. Angier,
59
Driver,
Jaques st.
Charles H. Timson,
38
Hoseman,
Marshall st.
Wm. F. Marble,
48
66
Teamster, Fish dealer,
Derby st.
Melville G. Webber,
26
66
Teamster,
Jaques st.
Almon M. Irish,
30
Clerk,
Sargent ave.
Chas. A. Woodbury,
39
66
Foreman,
Sargent ave.
Harry V. Spike,
25
Teamster,
Broadway.
Frederic E. Cushing,
51
Painter,
Walnut st.
Feet of hose laid .
6,100
Miles run
176
Feet of ladders used
105
Extinguishers used
HOSE CO. 3.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation. Fireman,
Residence.
Benj. H. Pond,
30
Captain,
Frank L. Draper,
45
Lieutenant,
Charles H. Bridges,
49
Hoseman,
Machinist,
Chester ave. Medford st.
Francis S. Brown,
51
Watchman,
Columbus ave. Mystic st.
John H. Cuddy,
49
66
Cooper, Clerk,
Bow Street pl.
Alfred R. Higgins,
48
Cooper,
Prospect st.
Edward A. Parker,
47
Piano maker,
Oxford st.
George W. Bridges,
21
66
Confectioner,
Medford st.
Feet of hose laid .
11,250
Miles run
109
Chemical extinguishers used
28
Bonner ave:
Thomas W. Joy,
42
21
Wheatland st.
692
ANNUAL REPORTS.
HOSE CO. 5.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Residence.
Edwin F. Trefren,
41
Captain,
Somerville ave.
Wm. J. Blaisdell,
50
Lieutenant,
Quincy st.
Martin E. Driscoll,
28
Hoseman,
Painter,
Somerville ave.
Horace L. Dunklee.
43
Fireman,
Somerville ave. Belmont st.
George R. Green,
28
66
Florist,
Michael H. Kennedy, 24
Laborer,
Somerville ave.
Henry C. Paige,
31
Casket coverer,
Somerville ave.
Otty T. Teakler,
28
66
Plasterer,
Belmont st.
Wm. C. Trefren,
38
66
Carpenter,
Somerville ave.
Daniel W. McDermott, 53
66
Painter,
Somerville ave.
Feet of hose laid
11,560
Miles run
134}
Chemical extinguishers used
30
Feet of ladders used
CHEMICAL ENGINE A.
Name.
Age.
Rank.
Occupation. Fireman,
Residence.
Joseph A. Cribby,
33
Lieutenant,
Thorpe pl.
Jesse A. Lipsett,
32 Operator,
Thorpe pl.
Wilfred Young,
23 Hoseman,
66
Highland ave.
Bell alarms
117
First alarms
113
Second alarms
4
Responded to bell alarms
106
Responded to still alarms
18
Reported by telephone
7
Reported by citizens
7
Discovered
1
Spark fires caused from burning building and put out by Chemical engine
3
Miles run
269&
Hose used
· 10,800 feet
Tanks used
58
Feet of ladders used
255
Occupation. Fireman, 66
.
130
There were twenty-four (24) fires put out by Chemical A during the year without assistance.
693
REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
CAUSES OF FIRES OR FIRE ALARMS.
Bird's nest under iron bridge set fire from sparks
from locomotive .
1
Boiling over of kettle of fat .
2
Boiling over of kettle of tar . Bonfire
2
Breaking of kerosene lamp .
Breaking of lantern
3
Burning of awning
1
Burning of haystack
1
Burning of mattress in street
1
Burning of pest house .
9
Bursting of water pipe .
1
Children and matches
8
Chimney fire
2
Clothes hanging near stove
2 4 5
Dropping lighted match
4
Drying plastering
2
Electric car .
5
Electric light wire
2
Explosion of gas
1
False alarm .
5
Fence fire
1
Firecrackers on roof
1
Fire in Boston
5
Fire in Cambridge
2
Fire in Medford
1
Fire on dump
2
Furnace pipe near woodwork
1
Gaslight mistaken for fire
3
Grass fire
4
Heat from other fire
5
Hot ashes in barrel
1
5 10
1
Burning of rubbish
Curtain in contact with gas jet
Defective chimney
694
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Igniting of draperies from lamp .
1
Igniting of naphtha ·
1
Incendiary .
·
Lamp near woodwork
1
Overheated chimney
1
Overheated fireplace ·
1
Overheated furnace ·
1
Overheated gasoline stove
1
Overheated lamp used for heating glue
1
Overheated oil stove
6
Overheated stove
1
Rats and matches
1
Slacking lime
3
Sleepers on railroad track
2
Smoke mistaken for fire
·
Sparks from chimney .
1
Sparks from forge
1
Sparks from locomotive
9
Sparks from smokestack
1
Sparks from tobacco pipe
3
Sparks on shingle roof
3
Spontaneous combustion
3
Steam pipe set fire to covering
1
Thawing out water pipe
3
Unknown
3
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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FUEL AND STREET LIGHTS.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN, February 9, 1898.
Referred to the Committee on Printing, to be printed in the annual reports. Sent down for concurrence.
GEORGE I. VINCENT, Clerk.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, February 10, 1898. Referred to the Committee on Printing, to be printed in the annual reports, in concurrence.
CHAS. S. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN COMMITTEE ON FUEL AND STREET LIGHTS, January 1, 1898.
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOMERVILLE : -
The following is the final report of the Committee on Fuel and Street Lights for the year ending December 31, 1897 :-
SCHOOL FUEL ACCOUNT.
CREDIT.
Appropriation
$10,000 00
Transferred from Interest account
100 00
Total credit
$10,100 00
DEBIT.
Expenditures :-
For fuel at Beech-street school
$27 90
Bell school
819 56
Bennett school
166 09
Bingham school
379 08
Burns school
105 15
Cedar-street school
44 86
Cummings school
59 20
Davis school
229 99
Durell school
260 99
Edgerly school
401 18
Forster school .
412 10
Franklin school
226 12
Amounts carried forward
$3,132 22
$10,100 00
698
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Amounts brought forward
$3,132 22
$10,100 00
Glines school .
575 75
Harvard school
84 25
Hanscom school
188 70
High school
1,139 86
Highland school
1,084 59
Hodgkins school
663 29
Jackson school
202 78
Knapp school
608 62
Lincoln school .
142 75
Morse school
726 27
Pope school
926 53
Prescott school
515 13
Prospect Hill school
·
163 45
Incidentals
16 50
Total debit
10,170 69
Amount overdrawn
$70 69
STREET LIGHTS ACCOUNT.
CREDIT.
Appropriation
$45,000 00
Receipts from sale of lamp posts 3 00
Total credit
$45,003 00
DEBIT.
Expenditures :-
For electric lighting
$48,300 04
Incidentals
. .
34 50
Total debit .
48,334 54
Amount overdrawn
. .
$3,331 54
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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FUEL AND STREET LIGHTS. 699
FUEL.
Proposals for the furnishing of fuel for the schoolhouses and public buildings of this city until October 1, 1897, were received by this committee June 21, and contracts were made, under the authority of the City Council, with Horatio Wellington & Co. and B. F. Wild & Co., at the following prices: For furnace, egg, and stove coal, $4.82, $5.07, and $5.32 per ton, respectively, and for hard and soft wood, $7.50 and $5.50 per cord, respectively.
STREET LIGHTS.
The number of street lights in the city January 1, 1897, was 569 -- 358 arc and 211 incandescent electric lights. During the year but three arc lights have been added, so that the total num- ber of lights January 1, 1898, is 572-361 arcs and 211 incandes- cents. In addition to this, however, four incandescent lights have been located in each of the subways, but these lights are of a much smaller voltage than the incandescent lights on the streets, and are paid for at meter rates.
For the Committee, WILLIAM M. IRVING, Chairman. WILLIAM P. MITCHELL, Clerk.
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REPORT OF THE
SUPERINTENDENT OF LIGHTS.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN, January 12, 1898.
Referred to the Committee on Printing, to be printed in the annual reports. Sent down in concurrence.
GEORGE I. VINCENT, Clerk.
IN COMMON COMNCIL, January 12, 1898.
Referred to the Committee on Printing, to be printed in the annual reports, in concurrence.
CHAS. S. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
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CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
OFFICE OF SUPT. OF ELECTRIC LINES AND LIGHTS, CITY HALL, December 24, 1897.
To HIS HONOR THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL : -
Gentlemen,-I have the honor to submit the second annual report of the Light Department for the year ending December 31, 1897.
Three new arc lights have been placed in service during the year, located as follows: Tremont and Meacham streets, New Church street, and Burnside avenue. The incandescent light for- merly on New Church street has been moved to Vine street, its place being filled by an arc light.
The new subways at Kent and Sacramento streets have been supplied with incandescent lights, making them safe for public travel.
There are at present 361 arc lights and 211 twenty-five-candle- power incandescent lights in use, besides eight sixteen-candle- power incandescents in the Kent-street and Sacramento-street subways. Several new lights should be placed in service this com- ing year, as there are dark streets where they are needed badly.
Thanking His Honor the Mayor and the chairman and members of the Fuel and Lights Committee for their courtesy during the year, I remain,
Yours respectfully,
EDWARD BACKUS,
Superintendent of Lights.
REPORT
OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN, February 9, 1898.
Referred to Committee on Printing, to be printed in the annual reports. Sent down for concurrence.
GEORGE I. VINCENT, Clerk.
IN COMMON COUNCIL, February 10, 1898. Referred to Committee on Printing, to be printed in the annual reports, in concurrence.
CHAS. S. ROBERTSON, Clerk.
CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
IN COMMITTEE. ON PUBLIC PROPERTY, January 1, 1898.
TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF SOMERVILLE : -
The Committee on Public Property presents the following re- port for the year 1897 :-
POLICE STATION INCIDENTALS ACCOUNT.
CREDIT.
Appropriation
$2,500 00
Receipts :-
For rent of armory . .
100 00
Rent of court room
600 00
Total credit $3,200 00
DEBIT.
Transfer to Schoolhouse Inci-
dentals account
$500 00
Expenditures :-
For janitor's salary
850 01
Gas .
483 92
Water
65 80
Fuel
372 35
Labor
43 15
Supplies
36 92
Insurance
50 00
Repairs and improvements
of building and furni- ture
797 40
Total debit
3,199 55
Balance unexpended
$ 45
710
ANNUAL REPORTS.
SCHOOLHOUSE INCIDENTALS ACCOUNT.
CREDIT.
Appropriation
$16,000 00
Transfer from Interest account
2,000 00
Transfer from Schoolhouse, Eng- lish High account 500 00
Transfer from Police Station In-
cidentals account . .
500 00
Total credit
$19,000 00
DEBIT.
Expenditures :-
For repairs and improvements of buildings
$10,197 20
Furniture .
917 36
Repairing furniture .
697 17
Repairing heating and
ventilating apparatus
1,997 95
Concrete walks
268 65
Care of grounds
330 09
Teaming furniture
78 94
Maintenance of shop
repair
180 25
Water
1,203 15
Gas
670 89
Electric current for motor
127 30
Insurance
2,412 64
Sidewalk assessment
.
105 46
Sewer assessment
32 80
Final payment heating
contract of 1896
300 00
Amounts carried forward
$19,519 85
$19,000 00
.
711
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Amounts brought forward
$19,519 85 $19,000 00
School supplies
900 27
Carriage hire, traveling expenses, etc.
57 15
Incidentals
24 25
Total debit
20,501 52
Amount overdrawn
$1,501 52
The expenditures at the various schoolhouses were as follows :---
Beech Street.
Repairs and improvements
$9 15
Repairing furniture
2 00
Teaming furniture
12 00
Water
13 00
Gas
1 60
$37 75
Bell.
Repairs and improvements
$646 82
-Furniture
65 58
Repairing furniture
·
9 50
Repairing heating apparatus
392 22
Concrete walks
49 60
Teaming furniture
2 47
Water
173 60
Gas
71 05
Insurance
417 50
Supplies
8 54
.
1,836 88
Amount carried forward
$1,874 63
712
ANNUAL REPORTS.
Amount brought forward
$1,874 63
Bennett.
Repairs and improvements
$38 94
Repairing furniture .
7 36
Repairing heating apparatus
46 41
Teaming furniture
1 25
Water
33 60
Insurance
.
.
90 00
Supplies
.
.
·
218 56 1
Bingham.
Repairs and improvements .
$59 98
Repairing furniture
15 15
Repairing heating apparatus
5 40
Water
30 80
Insurance
59 00
School supplies
8 92
179 15
Burns.
Repairs and improvements .
$79 41
Furniture
64 65
Repairing furniture
5 00
Repairing heating apparatus
28 35
Teaming furniture
1 00
Water
24 80
Gas
1 26
Insurance
59 00
Supplies
2 50
Sidewalk assessment
·
105 46
.
.
·
.
371 43
Amount carried forward
$2,643 77
·
.
1 00
·
.
.
·
713
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Amount brought forward . $2,643 77
Cedar Street.
Repairs and improvements
$21 15
Repairing heating apparatus
25 08
Water
13 00
59 23
Cummings.
Repairs and improvements
$73 61
Furniture
24 00
Repairing furniture
34 75
Repairing heating apparatus
25 40
Water
14 00
Supplies
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