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Again does your Board of Park Commissioners recommend that the town appropriate a sufficient sum of money to build Capron Park at once, rather than have the work drag along from year to year, during which time the town's only public place of recreation is in a raw and chaotic state, while the people, if they wish to visit a park at all, are obliged to either go out of town or else visit a park that is maintained by the private capital of a street railroad company, and we coincide with hun- dreds of our citizens in asserting that town pride, and a feeling of public independence, should cause an appro- priation to be made of some $25,000.00 for that purpose.
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Such an act would be far cheaper, for by paying interest on the bonds and taking them up gradually the expense to the town would be less than to continue the present method of expending $2,000.00 annually, much of which must soon be needed in patching up the work of a few years previous.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Dr.
To Appropriation, . $2,000.00
To unexpended balance, 1901, 102.7I
Sale of wood, 5.00
$2,107.71
Cr.
J. S. Martin, $ 250.00
Shady Hill Nursery Co., 1,359.00
R. D. Manchester, 446.81
Incidentals,
43.57
Unexpended balance,
8.33
$2,107.71
CHARLES M. ROBBINS, HERBERT A. CLARK, CHAS. P. KEELER, Park Commissioners.
Examined February 5, 1903, and found correct.
BENJAMIN F. LINDSEY,
FRED L. LeBARON,
BYRON R. HILL,
Auditors.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
The Overseers of the Poor respectfully submit this, their annual report for the year ending December 31, 1902.
As soon as convenient after the election last March, the Board organized by electing J. V. Curran, Chairman ; Benj. P. King, Clerk ; Dr. G. B. Fittz, Visitor ; and began the regular work of the year. There has been nothing of particular interest that has transpired in the work during that time. About the usual amount of relief has been rendered and nearly the same number of persons have applied.
You will note upon investigation that there has been quite an increase in the Insane Account over last year, when we paid $2,103.76. This year it has increased to $2,524.45, a gain of $420.69, which is nearly twice the amount of the overdraft this year. Whether this in- crease is to continue or not we cannot tell, let us hope not. January 1, 1904, this part of the work passes into the hands of the State, and the towns are relieved of that care, yet the expense attending it will have to be met by the towns about the same, only in another way. About one-half of our appropriation this year is used up in this
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department (insane) alone, leaving a small amount for our own people, which would hardly be enough were it not for the many fraternal and charitable societies, the King's' Daughters, the church societies and the private charities that are dispensed through our town which assist in great measure, we should see at once the need of a much larger appropriation.
Notwithstanding the shortage in fuel supply, with high prices, and the general increase in the cost of food supplies, we have paid our bills and reduced the annual overdraft to $231.71.
The increase in insane account, $420.69.
Due from cities and towns, $373.II.
Which makes a very good showing to our account over last year.
The Town Farm is still with us, and, as was reported last year, in good condition and good hands.
The average number for the year at the Almshouse was 2.30. The cost of maintaining the Town Farm this year has been reduced from $970.48 in 1901 to $705.97 in 1902, nevertheless, owing to the small number of inmates during the year, the cost per head has increased to $5.84 per week.
Following will be found a detailed statement of the financial account of this department :
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Dr.
To account of annual appropria-
tion, $5,000.00
To account for medical attendance,
300.00
$5,300.00
Received from State for support
and burial of paupers, . $ 96.20
Received from city of Taunton, .. 139.62
Received from town of Foxboro, .. 337.45
Received from town of Mansfield, I14.00
Received from city of Fall River,. . 70.00
Received from city of Somerville,. . 57.00
Received from town of North At-
tleboro, 34.16
Received from Geo. A. Monroe, .. 146.00
Received from C. M. Burbank, .. 66.39
Received from Bradford S. Dor- rance, 50.00
Received from Harry Springer, .. 10.00
Received from Frank E. Luther, Superintendent, 575.00
Received from smallpox case, 189.63
To amount overdrawn,
231.71
Cr. $7,417.16
Rents.
Horton & Bicknell,
$ 84.00
Mrs. B. B. Dean,
58.00
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C. L. Watson, 48.00
John Blaney, 35.00
Solon Bushee, 14.00
John McNally, 8.40
$247.40
Groceries and Provisions.
Nerney & Co., $ 25.00
J L. Stoddard & Co., by J. H. N.,. . 2.00
John Daly, 82.00
L. Z. Carpenter,
26.50
H. F. Bliss, 94.00
Keniston & Co., 861.30
W. M. Brown, I 16.00
Dix & Taylor,
26.50
George A. Monroe & Co., 184.27
East Side Grocery,
2.00
O. Balcolm,
4.00
L. W. Atwell,
14.23
F. A. Wetherell, 10.00
E. M. Brigham,
1.00
W. N. Goff,
3.00
J. Mercier, 7.00
Back Bay Grocery, 2.00
W. Frenier, 19.00
Dodgeville Store,
68.07
C. S. Atwell & Co.,
34.00
.
$1,581.87
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Coal and Wood.
Pierce & Carpenter. $ 9.30
Geo. L. Adams. 62.75
H. A. Smith. 3.50
Attleboro Coal Co .. 119.65
J. Rushton. 3.00
$198.20
Shoes and Clothing.
Enterprise Shoe Store. $ 5.50
T. E. McCaffrey. 29.50
San Souci Department Store. 22.00
Jacobs Clothing Co .. 6.50
F. P. Hodges 6.42
P. T. Cooney. 19.50
$89.42
Medical Attendance.
J. W. Battershall. M. D .. $135.96
F. N. Burnett. M. D .. 45-77
H. H. Amsden. M. D. 70.33
F. X. Corr. M. D .. 8.88
A. E. Richard. M. D .. 23.50
F. A. Mosher, M. D .. 8.93
C. S. Holden. M. D .. 6.63
$300.00
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Transportation.
J. V. Curran, $4.40
Dr. G. B. Fittz,
34.32
B. P. King, 2.80
R. B. Magaveny,
8.00
D. H. Smith, 2.50
J. M. Brown, 2.00
C. E. Wilbur, 2.00
A. E. Hall, 3.00
$59.02
Towns and Cities.
City of Fall River, $28.15
Town of Middleboro,
9.50
Town of Bridgewater, 9.00
City of Boston, 42.31
City of Newton,
10.43
Town of North Attleboro 24.00
City of Lowell, 9.00
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
6.00
J. M. Goldberg,
42.00
Mrs. H. Conners,
28.40
Miss Annie Molloy, 14.00
J. B. Gerould, M. D.,
24.75
Town Treasurer,
62.00
$259.14
Miscellaneous Aid.
Seth R. Briggs, $ 2.25
B. P. King,
1.35
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Dr. G. B. Fittz, 13.25
J. V. Curran, 1.80
C. E. Wilbur, 1.00
Mirs. J. F. Selby, 5.00
$24.65
Carriage Hire.
F. H. Capron,
$4.50
W. E. Middleton,
2.00
$6.50
Insane and Other Hospitals.
Taunton Insane,
$1.356.72
Hospital for Epileptics, 169.46
Worcester Insane, 169.46
Westborough Insane,
197.91
Medfield Insane, 292.00
Hospital Cottages for Children, ..
169.45
Massachusetts School for Feeble
Minded,
169.45
$2,524.45
Burials.
D. H. Smith,
$45.00
$45.00
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Poor Farm.
Seneca Ccle. $101.79
H. C. Read, Jr., 35.00
J Seagrave, 24.87
E. A. Briggs & Co., grain,
743.00
E. A. Briggs & Co., hay, seeds and fertilizer, 160.82
Geo. H. Snell, 100.50
Massachusetts Ploughman,
14.87
F. E. Luther, Superintendent, 400.00
J. W. Gifford & Co., 11.18
E. H. Frink, 8.10
$1,600.13
Salaries.
J. V. Curran.
$ 68.75
B. P. King,
100.00
Dr. G. B. Fittz, 200.00
$368.75
Office Expenses.
Attleboro Steam & Electric Co .. .. $12.45
Attleboro Press, 6.20
Providence Telephone Co., 25.50
Hobbs, Warren & Co., 4.25
Sun Publishing Co., 15.00
M. F. Ashley, 1.31
C. Binner & Co., 3.85
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Attleboro Savings and Loan Asso-
ciation, 41.25
B. P. King, 2.82
$112.63
Total Paid Out From Office, 1902.
Rents,
$ 247.40
Groceries and provisions, 1,581.87
Coal and wood, 198.20
Shoes and clothing, 89.42
Medical attendance,
300.00
Transportation, 59.02
To towns and cities,
259.14
Miscellaneous aid,
24.65
Carriage hire,
6.50
Insane account, 2,524.45
Burials,
45.00
Poor Farm,
1,600.13
Salaries, .
368.75
Office expenses,
I12.63
$7,417.16
Examined January 30, 1903, and found correct.
BENJAMIN F. LINDSEY, BYRON R. HILL, FRED L. LeBARON,
Auditors.
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ALMSHOUSE ACCOUNT.
Dr.
Cash on hand January 1, 1902, $ 52.97
Inventory, January 1, 1902, 2,508.09
From Town Treasurer, 1,600.13
Sundry receipts, 241.63
Receipts from farm,
1,850.34
$6,253.16
Cr.
Inventory, January 1, 1903, $2,418.75
Expenditures, 2,852.19
Bills due, 200.00
Cash on hand, 76.25
Cost of maintaining almshouse, . .
705.97
$6,253.16
Almshouse Keeper's Account.
Dr.
Cash received from sale of milk, .. $1,769.51
Cash received from sale of cows, .. 65.75
Cash received from sale of produce, 14.20
Cash received from sale of eggs, .. .88
Cash on hand January 1, 1902, . . 52.97
$1,903.3I
Cr.
Cash paid for labor, $224.00
Cash paid for milk, 200.52
Cash paid for grain, 73.85
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Cash paid for groceries, 307.II
Cash paid for cows, 268.00
Cash paid for pigs, 16.00
Cash paid for lumber and hardware, 31.70
Cash paid for coal, 8.21
Cash paid for shoes and clothing, 14.57
Cash paid for repairs,
12.84
Cash paid for seeds and plants, .. 20.77
Cash paid to Town Treasurer, 575.00
Cash paid for medicine, .98
Cash paid for miscellaneous,
73.51
Cash on hand January 1, 1903,
76.25
$1,903.31
Number of inmate's at almshouse January 1, 1902, 2: Seth Claflin and Barney Nolan.
Average weekly number for the year, 2.30.
Average weekly cost per inmate, $5.84.
The following persons have been supported at the almshouse during the year :
Seth Claflin, Barney Nolan, Louisa Ross, Jerry Dris- coll, Michael Quinn, 5.
At the almshouse January 1, 1903, 2: Seth Claflin, Barney Nolan.
Following is a list of those aided outside the alms- house :
Paul Gilman, J. W. Peirce, Napoleon LeForrest, Mrs. Wm. Paginton, Mrs. H. Kirby, Thomas Kirby, Alice Fisher, Emeline Williams, Jane Dalton, Hattie Patro, Annie Gregory, Clara Hoddie, Emily Hoddie,
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Patsy Dwyer, J. F. Selby, Augustus Gregory, Mrs. M. J. Foley, J. Martin, Annie Cunningham, Walter S. Pierce, Ed. Macdonald, Clifford Prouler, John Crehan, John Hoy, Mrs. Firnier, Mrs. John Smith, Patrick Nolan, Charles Jaques, J. W. Sheldon, Richard York, Frank Guild, Annie James, Louis Fontneau, Chester A. White, Frank Holt, Ellen Johnson, William Booker, Jo. Bassett, Richard Johnson, Charles Martin, Jr., Minnie Wood, Mrs. George Monroe, Rebecca Titus, Mrs. Lewis Crateon, Arthur Barton, John Fitzsimmons, John Fan- ning, Eugene Sicard, Mary Barton, Vernon Stoddard, Lewis Wilbur, James Collins, Lizzie Burt, Mary Wal- dron.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH V. CURRAN, BENJ. P. KING, GEO. B. FITTZ, Overseers of the Poor.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
The year 1902 has marked an important event in the history of the Public Library. The necessity for a li- brary building has been dwelt upon each year by the Trustees in their report, but not until the past year has any progress been made in bringing this result about. Early in April, the Trustees were informed that Mr. J. L. Sweet would give to the town a valuable lot on Nortli Main sreet, provided that the town would within three years erect thereon a library building to cost not less than $25,000.00.
This exceedingly generous and timely offer was re- ceived most enthusiastically by the Trustees, and later at a largely attended town meeting, it was unanimously and gratefully accepted by the town.
The Trustees lost no time in endeavoring to secure from the citizens of the town pledges of financial support that would enable them to carry out the design of the donor. Appeals for this purpose were sent to every tax- payer in town, but the responses were slow in coming in, the total received during the year being in pledges $1,825.00 and in cash $273.22. An earnest effort will be made during the early part of the coming year to arouse enthusiasm and to proceed upon some definite plan that
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will give to the Library the building that it so greatly needs and certainly merits.
The circulation has increased enormously during the past year, as will be seen by the Librarian's report. The very successful plan for the encouragement of youthful readers as carried out by the Superintendent of Schools and the Librarian, is worthy of universal attention and praise.
During the year the Trustees were reluctantly com- pelled to accept the resignation of one of their number, Miss Elizabeth J. Wilmarth, who had served the town most efficiently for several years. To fill this vacancy Mrs. Eleanor S. Carpenter was elected.
Appended to this report will be found a statement of the expenditures of the money appropriated last year, and the trustees ask that $2,750.00 be appropriated for the support of the Library for the year 1903.
Respectfully submitted,
E. S. HORTON, President ; C. S. HOLDEN, Secretary ; LOUIS J. LAMB, CHARLES H. WHEELER,
M. E. ROWE, W. P. KELLY,
IRENE T. HILL,
ALICE M. WALES,
ELEANOR S. CARPENTER,
Trustees of Public Library.
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Summary of Expenditures, 1902. Dr.
Appropriation, $2,500.00
$2,500.00
Cr.
Salaries,
$1,039.74
Books,
554.31
Magazines,
125.55
Rent,
336.00
Binding,
178.50
Gas,
II3.86
Supplies,
63.69
Printing,
60.25
Insurance,
28.10
$2,500.00 C. S. HOLDEN, Secretary, Trustees of Public Library.
Examined January 28, 1903, and found correct.
BENJAMIN F. LINDSEY, BYRON R. HILL, FRED L. LeBARON,
Auditors.
REPORT OF THE LIBRARIAN.
To the President and Board of Trustees of the Attle- boro Free Public Library :
I have the honor to present the following report for . the year ending December 31st, 1902.
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Book Account.
Additions :
Number of books in Library at beginning of year, 7,419
Number added by purchase :
New books,
5II
Replaced copies,
45
By gift, . 556
I3
Public documents,
42
Bound magazines,
45
Total additions, 656
Withdrawals :
Number of books condemned, 68
Destroyed because of contagion, 3
Lost through circulation, 5
Total withdrawals, 76
Total in Library 80
Binding.
Number of volumes now in Library, . . 8,002
Volumes of periodicals bound, 45
Number of books rebound, 463
Circulation.
Periodicals, 1,277
Philosophy, 20I
Religion, 492
Sociology,
298
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Science, 1,256
Useful arts, 204
Fine arts, 335
Literature,
1,517
History, 1,362
Biography, I,II4
Fiction,
34,387
Total, 43,882
Statistics.
Increase in circulation over last year, 8,938
Total circulation on school cards, 17,923
Circulation for rural schools,
Number of days Library has been open, 1,9II
306
Average daily circulation, I43
Largest daily circulation,
340
Smallest daily circulation, 40
Largest weekly circulation, 1,169
Smallest weekly circulation, 549
Largest monthly circulation, 4,840
Smallest monthly circulation, 2,552
Number of new cards issued, 879
Total number of cards registered, 5,260
Sunday attendance, 1,368
Library open 42 Sundays, average attendance 32.
The past year has been a most successful one: the circulation has increased beyond our expectations. That the "Booklover's Library" has interfered but little, if any, with the patronage of the Public Library, is shown by an increase in circulation of nearly nine thousand volumes.
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That this increase in circulation brings with it an in- creased amount of work in every department, goes with- out saying, and it has been necessary to employ some extra help during the busiest months and also during the summer vacations.
This growth in circulation is largely due to the effort that has been made to induce the pupils of the public schools to use the Library freely, and we have succeeded so well that at times the resources of the juvenile depart- ment have been severely taxed.
Early in the year the "Graded Course in Reading," prepared by the Superintendent of Schools and the Li- brarian, was distributed among the schools, and a copy given to every child above the third grade. The result was that the Library literally swarmed with children, who eagerly informed us that they wanted "to take out a libry." Some came just for the novelty of the thing, and as this wore off their zeal flagged. But with the majority the interest has been permanent.
At one session of the American Library Association last summer, one librarian made a statement that he con- sidered it a waste of time to print lists for children. This has not been our experience, however, for the child- ren bring their reading lists with them to the Library and seem to take pleasure in selecting the books suitable for their grade ; they also keep lists of what they have read, which they display with a good deal of pride.
In March we tried the experiment of extending Li- brary privileges to the rural school districts. The child- ren send in lists of the books wanted, these books are se-
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lected and packed in extension cases, and last winter they were carried back and forth by boys, the Library paying the carfare.
Now arrangement has been made to have the books delivered by the rural delivery, which is much more satisfactory. We have found it advisable to change the books every two weeks, instead of every week, as we did at first. Owing to the fact that we were late in making arrangements for transportation this fall, and to the ir- regularity of the school sessions, the circulation for these schools is somewhat smaller than it would have been. A few of the older people from these districts have re- quested to have books sent them, which has been done. Some of the children from the Perry School and Briggs Corner used their cards all summer.
To the Circulating Department five hundred and ten books have been added and many of these have been valuable standard works.
The percentage of fiction added this year has been somewhat smaller than usual.
In the Reference Department we have added a new edition of Webster's Dictionary, a Cyclopedia of United States History in ten volumes, the "International Year Book," a Bible Dictionary in five volumes, "American Imortals," and five volumes of the "Library of Literary Criticism." From the State we have received two large atlases, one giving the boundary lines of Attleboro, and the other a topographical survey of Massachusetts.
While the Library is doing good work, and the cir- culation is equal to that of larger libraries, we are confi-
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dent that we might do better work in some directions, were we able to afford better accommodations to our pat- rons.
The new books added last year have filled the shelves to overflowing, and already every available inch of wall space has been utilized for shelving. Other libraries are doing much that we should be glad to imi- tate, but we cannot in our present cramped quarters.
While we could not reasonably expect any such marked increase for the coming year, as we have had for the one just past, the Library cannot long maintain a healthy growth under present conditions.
In closing, we wish to thank the board for their inter- est and co-operation in the work.
Respectfully submitted, LETITIA S. ALLEN, Librarian.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Complying with the Statutes relating thereto, the Board of Health respectfully submits its annual report :
At the beginning of the year there was an extensive epidemic of measles : twenty-seven cases were reported, which was probably less than half of the cases actually existing.
The year closed with an epidemic of scarlet fever, which was exceedingly mild in character. Thirty-three cases were reported, and without doubt there were many cases that were not recognized.
During the month of January six cases of diphtheria were reported, five in one family. These cases were due to ignorance and gross carelessness. One night a child of a family making a visit, was attacked and died of this disease. It was immediately wrapped up and carried to a neighboring town, no precaution being taken to prevent the spread of the disease. To this one case the six re- ported could be directly traced. These facts did not come to the knowledge of the Board until it was too late. Ten cases of this disease were reported during the year, with three deaths.
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There were three cases of smallpox reported with no deaths. Two of these practically occurred in a boarding house on Cliff street, where a number of people were either lodging or boarding. The house was quarantined and everyone connected with the cases was vaccinated. As soon as possible the patients were removed to a pest house, which had in the meanwhile been built, where they were retained until they had recovered. The ex- pense attending these cases was large, amounting to $857.83, of which $388.70 was paid by the State (a table of expenses is appended), making the expense to the town small when compared with the same cases that have occurred in other towns of the Commonwealth. The third case occurred in Fisher street, and was quar- antined there. The bills have not yet been rendered, but will probably not exceed $150.00.
But three cases of typhoid fever occurred during the year and but one death, which speaks well for the sani- tary condition of the town.
One hundred and fifty-eight deaths from all causes occurred during the year, being about 15 per 1,000, twc more per 1,000 than last year, but less than the average fo towns of our size.
No nuisances of any great importance were com- plained of during the year.
The work of the Plumbing Department has moved smoothly under the same officers as the preceding year. The appended tables will show the work of the board for the year.
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Plumbing Statistics.
Licenses.
1902
190I
Masters,
II
II
Journeymen.
26
18
37
29
Fixtures.
1902
I90I
Water closets,
.212
I2I
Sinks,
148
105
Set basins,
169
24
Wash trays,
55
27
Urinals,
18
5
Slop hoppers,
II
0
Bath tubs,
150
94
594
376
Expenses Attending Two Cases of Smallpox.
Medical services, attending phy-
sician,
$170.00
Building new pesthouse and repairs on roof of old one, 280.56
Furnishing pesthouse,
144.18
Food for occupants of pesthouse,. . 86.28
Preparing food and delivering same to above, 25.00
Expense of quarantining house on Cliff street :
Food, 56.63
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Rent and labor by Mrs.
Maxtin, 38.28
Furniture replaced, 38.90
Disinfecting carpet, 3.00
Horse hire, veils, blanket, varnish- ing carriage,
15.00
$857.83
Paid by State,
388.70
Total expense to town, $449.13
CAUSES OF DEATHS.
Jan. Feb. Mar. Ap'1. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Ttl. '02 '01
ZYMOTIC.
Diptheria, Tyhoid Fever, Dysentery, Measles, Whooping Cough,
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
9
8
CONSTITUTIONAL.
Cancer,
1
2
1
2
2
231
1
1
1
3
12
I
2
1
1
1
1
30
22
Meningitis,
1
1
1
1
1
22
1
8
Softening of Brain,
3
Concussion of Brain,
3
1
3
1
1
Tetanus,
1
2
1
2
2
16
Pneumonia,
1
1
2
Bronchitis, Asthma,
0
Congestion of Lungs,
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
126
Phthisis, Tuberculosis, Ternicious Andmia, LOCAL.
1
11
6
1
1
1
11
1
Apoplexy, Loco-Motor Ataxia,
1
2
1
Heart Disease, Diabetes,
10
1
1
Bright's Disease, Gastritis, Gastro Enteritis, Enteritis, Intestinal Obstruction, Cholera Infantum, Peritonitis, Acute Mania, SENILE DECAY,
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
9
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
7
1
1
1
1
76
58
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
13
13
8
DEVELOPMENTAL.
9
9
WOMEN'S DISEASES.
1
1
1
1
2
2
ACCIDENTS.
1
1
2
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
9
10
Totals,
11
14
11
7
16
13
10
16
13
18
12
17
158
158 127
1
1
1
1
11
1
1
1
19
19
Premature Birth and Debility, Still Born, Infantile Convulsions,
I
1
1
1
127
Placenta Previa, Miscarriage,
Compression of Chest, Fractured Skull, Pistol Shot, Drowned, Burns,
1
.
1
1
I
2
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CONTAGIOUS DISEASES.
STREETS.
SMALLPOX.
MEASLES.
South Main,
1-
14
Pleasant,
1
5
Bank,
1
Park,
4
6
Pine,
1
3
Dean,
3
3
Hayward,
5
5
Capron,
1
1
Wilmarth,
1
1
Park avenue,
1
1
2
First,
1
1
1
Sixth,
1
1
Perrin,
1
1
Grove,
1
1
Emory,
1
1
Holman,
1
1
Garden,
2
2
Orange,
1
1
Pearl,
3
3
East,
4
4
Martin,
1
1
Parker,
1
1
Carpenter,
2
2
George,
1
1
Cliff,
2
Fisher,
1
1
Mendon road,
1
1
Peck,
1
1
Hebronville,
2
2
1
5
Dodgeville,
3
27
33
10
3
76
1901,
1
3
5
11
15
37*
·HHAHA CIOHdAL.
1-4122 1 2 2)
1
1
West,
1
Third,
1
1
*Two cases of membraneous croup in 1901.
129
DEATHS BY AGES.
Still births excluded.
Ages.
Male. Female. 1901.
1902.
Under one year,
15
17
32
21
From one to two years,
5
4
9
7
From two to three years,
2
0
2
1
From three to four years,
0
1
1
0
From four to five years,
0
1
1
2
From five to ten years,
2
3
5
1
From fifteen to twenty years,
1
2
3
1
From twenty to thirty years,
6
12
18
11
From thirty to forty years,
6
6
12
14
From forty to fifty years,
7
5
12
9
From fifty to sixty years,
4
9
13
14
From sixty to seventy years,
3
6
9
19
From seventy to eighty years,
4
9
13
5
Unknown,
0
0
0
0
Totals,
65
85
150
122
DEATHS BY MONTHS.
Still births excluded.
January,
11
July,
14
February,
15
August,
12
March,
10
September,
13
April,
7
October,
16
May,
14
November,
11
June,
10
December,
17
67
83
Total, 150
Respectfully submitted, C. S. HOLDEN, Chairman, C. E. BLISS, G. K. ROBERTS, Secretary,
Board of Health.
T 9
8
8
16
11
Over eighty years,
2
2
4
6
From ten to fifteen years,
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH.
Gentlemen :- Herewith we present our second an- nual report for the year ending December 31, 1902 :
The composition of the board has been the same as during the previous year-Dr. C. S. Holden, Chairman ; J. M. Seagrave, Secretary, and Mr. H. L. Perry.
During the year the board held the following list of meetings for the examination of applicants :
Jan. 3. The board examined one applicant for a journey- man plumber.
Jan. 16. Examined one applicant for journeyman plumber.
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