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Oct. 22, Old Colony Trust Co., 30 Andover Loan Act coupons 600 00
Oct. 22, Old Colony Trust Co., 9 Water coupons 180 00
Nov. 6, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 25 Water coupons 500 00
Nov. 22, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 2 Water coupons 40 00
Dec. 4, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 25 Water coupons 500 00
Dec. 4, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 36 Water coupons, at 1712 630 00
Dec. 4, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 13 Water coupons 260 00
Dec. 4, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 22 Sewer coupons 440 00
Dec. 22, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 60 Abbott Village Sewer coupons 1200 00
Dec. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 8 Water coupons 160 00
Dec. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 6 Sewer coupons 120 00
Amount carried forward $12676 18
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Appropriation, March 1, 1915 Amount brought forward $12676 18
$13000 00
Dec. 31, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 1 Water coupon 20 00
Total expenditure Balance
$12696 18
303 82
$13000 00 $13000 00
REDEMPTION OF BONDS
Appropriation, March 1, 1915, Water Bonds S11000 00
Appropriation, March 1, 1915, Andover Loan Act Bonds 5000 00
$16000 00
Mar. 27, Old Colony Trust Co., Water Bond, No. 285 $1000 00
Apr. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bond, No. 213 1000 00
Apr. 30, Old Colony Trust Co., Water Bond, No. 331 1000 00
June 8, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bonds, Nos. 237-247 2000 00
Sept. 1, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bond, No. 314 1000 00
Oct. 22, Old Colony Trust Co., Andover Loan Act Bonds, Nos. 11-15 5000 00
Nov. 6, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bonds, Nos. 126 to 130 inclusive 5000 00
Total expenditure
$16000 00 $16000 00
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WATER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
$10000 00
Appropriation, March 1, 1915 Mar. 20, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works $1000 00
Apr. 17, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 2000 00
May 13, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 2000 00
May 31, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 2000 00
Oct. 11, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 1500 00
Dec. 11, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 1500 00
Total expenditure $10000 00 $10000 00
WATER DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$3000 00
Appropriation for Extension
1500 00
Aug. 2, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works $1000 00
Sept. 16, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 1500 00
Nov. 15, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 2000 00
Total Expenditure $4500 00
$4500 00
WATER DEPARTMENT SINKING FUND
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
Nov. 15, Willis B. Hodgkins, Treasurer Sinking Fund $750 00
$750 00
Total expenditure $750 00
$750 00
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SEWER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
$1800 00
Appropriation, March 1, 1915 Jan. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works $200 00 Feb. 18, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 500 00
Apr. 20, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 500 00
Dec. 11, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works 600 00
Total expenditure
$1800 00
$1800 00
SEWER DEPARTMENT SINKING FUND
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$1000 00
Nov. 15, Willis B. Hodgkins, Treasurer Sinking Funds $1000 00
Total expenditure
$1000 00
$1000 00
BOARD OF HEALTH
The work of the Board of Health for the year 1915 has been considerably increased, according to its records for the previous three years. The number of contagious diseases reported during 1914 was 66, for the past year 318. The cases were divided as follows:
Chicken Pox
40
Diphtheria
27
Measles
63
1
Ophthalmia
2
Typhoid Fever
2
Scarlet Fever
39
Tuberculosis
19
Mumps
5
German Measles
106
Spinal Meningitis
3
Whooping Cough
12
318
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During the past year there have been sixteen deaths caused by communicable diseases as follows:
Tuberculosis Spinal Meningitis Whooping Cough 1 Tetanus 1
12
2
16
German Measles, Measles and Chicken Pox occurred in epidemic form. But the number of cases reported does not show the extent to which these diseases occurred in total, for although the physicians who were called to attend cases reported them promptly, many cases had no medical attendance; and we would call the attention of all citizens to the fact that they are required by law to give personal notice to the Board of Health of all cases of contagious disease occurring in their households, even though a physician may not be summoned. A heavy penalty is incurred for neglect in conforming to this rule.
The cases of Scarlet Fever occurring in the vicinity of the Indian Ridge School were fortunately mild, but for this reason its early detection was made more difficult, and a temporary rule was adopted, that all pupils who were absent for any reason whatever should not be allowed to return to school without a physician's certificate; this rule was somewhat criticized at the time, but there is no question as to its efficiency in controlling what might have been a much more serious epidemic, and we heartily commend the school authorities for their prompt co- operation.
The cases of Diphtheria were also as a rule, of short duration, owing, we are convinced, to the efficient use of antitoxin and careful quarantine. We have had occasion to quarantine several persons who were wage-earners, and in such cases they are entitled to an amount equal to three-fourths of their pay pro- vided it shall not amount to more than $2.00 per day.
The occurrence of so many cases of communicable diseases indicates to your Board the urgent need of a school nurse to aid in the work of the school physician and Board of Health. The matter of "preparedness" which is at this time so much in the
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public mind can find no more feasible position than in the cause of public health. The health of a community cannot be reckoned by the number of able-bodied men and women, but rather by its death-rate and the evidences of communicable diseases in its environment. The prevention of disease, and curtailment of its spread in the form of epidemics should be the province of the Board of Health, but in order to carry out its measures to the fullest capacity, several things are necessary. The education of the public to the fact that the work of the Board of Health is not obtrusive except in so far as it pertains to the vital welfare of the town as a whole, to see that certain rules which by legis- lative procedure have become matters of law, and the rules and regulations of the local Board, are being complied with. To this end it must have the cooperation of the town's civic, edu- cational, religious and charitable organizations.
The advice and service of our district health officer during the year has been both helpful and inspiring, and the faithful work of the visiting nurse in her multiform duties can only be appreciated by those who know to what an extent that work has been carried out and extended. That the best development of the child, mental and physical, can only be obtained under good hygienic surroundings both at home and in the school, brings the work of the school physician, visiting nurse, and Board of Health in close contact, and with this end in view we heartily endorse the enlargement of the work as outlined in the object for which the newly-formed Public Health Association has been incorporated.
The agencies upon which your Board must rely in order to meet with the approbation of the town are therefore manifold, but the most important factors are those which aid in the bodily resistance to disease and the prevention of its spread. We desire to express our appreciation of the work of The Andover Village Improvement Society as carried on from year to year, not only for its intrinsic worth to the town, but as an incentive to the more cleanly and painstaking care of private property, which makes for public health and security. Widespread popular education and public opinion are slowly but surely moving in the same direction; "An ounce of prevention is worth
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a pound of cure", and to this end we can but approve of any essential factor which has for its object a higher standard of civic and personal health.
Many nuisances which have annually given much trouble, have been during the past year, abated permanently; and with the extension of the sewer system much more can be accom- plished. The sewerage question has received much attention and considerable time has been given to its consideration. With one or two exceptions, which will be remedied, all abutters on public sewers now constructed have caused their property to be connected. As soon as the Abbott Village sewer is com- pleted, and the abutters have had suitable time to make con- nections therewith, we propose to have the inspector of plumbing make a return visit to each property connected to see that the use of all cesspools and vaults has been discontinued. We have recommended to the Board of Public Works the need of a sewer on Ridge Street, and at the lower end of School Street.
Milk inspection at present can only be carried out as a direct part of the work of the Board of Health, and during the coming year every dairy in town will be inspected, and conditions being favorable, a permit will be issued for the sale of milk. The examination of samples of milk has of necessity been dropped, as the only piece of apparatus owned by the town, an old model hand Babcock machine, has been condemned by the State authorities. If the town desires this work done in a suitable manner, it will necessitate the expenditure of a sum of money sufficient to secure an electric power Babcock machine with hot water attachment, analytical balances, platinum dishes for estimation of total solids, and a microscope for bacterial count.
The inspection of vinegar (required by law in Massachusetts) comes under this same heading and the State has ruled that it must be done by a qualified chemist. The present inspector has been notified that he will be recognized as such. This work can therefore be done without employing an additional chemist.
Regular meetings of the Board occur the second Monday of each month, but we are ready and willing to receive complaints at all times, and can assure a prompt investigation, provided these complaints are made in writing and properly signed.
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Realizing early in the year that the services of a trained nurse would be of value we appointed Miss Emily Sprague as an agent of the Board.
Mr. Charles H. Newton was nominated by the Board as Inspector of Slaughtering and approved by the State Board of Health. The expenditures during the past year are as follows:
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$1000.00
Chas. H. Newton, Inspector of Cattle $250 00
Chas. H. Newton, Inspector of Slaughtering 196 00
Joseph Nolan, Inspector of Plumbing 128 00
William Knipe, Assistant Inspector of Plumbing
46 00
Wright's Express
35
Andover Press, advertising and printing
22 44
Dr. J. F. Winchester, inspection of con- demned meat
5 00
Dr. Chas. E. Abbott, Secretary of the Board of Health
75 00
Bancroft T. Haynes, salary
50 00
Franklin H. Stacey, salary
50 00
Franklin H. Stacey, salary Milk Inspector
75 00
John H. McDonald, Postmaster
27 56
Hobbs & Warren, milk license books
6 00
Telephone
1 10
Transportation
20
Branding outfit, Inspector of Slaughtering
2 65
Burying dead animals
2 35
Hardware
15
Total
$937 80
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
Quarantine
$ 91 11
Dr. J. J. Daly, fumigation
2 00
Dr. Chas. E. Abbott, fumigation
139 00
Dr. W. D. Walker, fumigation
11 00
Amount carried forward
$243 11
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Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$1000 00
Amount brought forward
S243 11
Bancroft T. Haynes, fumigation
28 16
Dr. P. J. Look, fumigation
10 00
Franklin H. Stacey, fumigators
65 50
Wright's Express
2 62
Telephone
1 00
Dr. H. H. Nevers, examining diphtheria cultures
14 00
Transportation
4 14
Hobbs & Warren, record book
4 58
Total
$ 373 11
Total general expense
937 80
Transferred from miscellaneous
310 91
$1310 91
$1310 91
Respectfully submitted,
FRANKLIN H. STACEY CHAS. E. ABBOTT, M.D. BANCROFT T. HAYNES
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OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
Your Overseers of the Poor present the following report for the year ending December 31, 1915.
During the past year the changes in the Almshouse demanded by State Inspector Carey have been complied with; the windows opening to the fire escapes have been changed into the form of doors, with steps to the window-sill, so as to permit easy egress in case of fire. The fire escapes have been extended nearer to the ground. A part of one of the house wings has been shingled. The floor of the laundry in the basement was so worn that it would have to be replaced, but as the floor timbers were badly decayed, it was deemed the part of economy to put in a cement floor. A new henhouse has also been built. All these repairs could not have been completed had not our superintendent performed a great amount of labor.
The question is often asked, why these yearly appropriations for repairs? The answer is that we have a large, rambling build- ing, an ideal when built, to meet the conditions then existing, but so constructed that it is necessary for quite an outlay each year to keep the house in the condition we know our people demand.
At the present time the inmates are mostly those who are not only advanced in years but also in a feeble condition, requiring their meals to be served in their rooms; this and the extra work that always attends sickness, make the duties of our superin- tendent and matron more than usually arduous, and the inmates are fortunate, and appreciate, that those in charge of the Town Farm are at all times ready and anxious to do all in their power to make them as comfortable and happy as possible.
For Almshouse expenses we would ask that the sum of $4200 be appropriated; for repairs, the sum of $450; to meet the re- quirements of Chapter 763, Acts of 1913, an act for suitably aiding mothers with dependent children, the sum of $800.
H. M. EAMES WALTER S. DONALD CHARLES BOWMAN
Overseers of the Poor
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ALMSHOUSE EXPENSES
Appropriation, March 1, 1915 Receipts from Town Farm
$4200 00 426 21
$4626 21
S. K. Ames, supplies $ 45 76
Anderson & Bowman, blacksmith work
36 53
H. Bruckman, grain
134 85
Beach Soap Co., soap
16 55
R. H. Sugatt, clothing
16 50
Buchan & Francis, supplies
19 67
Buchan & McNally, supplies
36 55
Armour & Co., supplies
15 78
F. Orris Rea, supplies
65
Herbert Lewis, labor
10 20
Ira Buxton, supplies
6 55
Ralph A. Bailey, supplies
3 20
Andover Coal Co., coal
342 00
C. M. Dillon, painting and repairing wagon
13 60
Board Public Works, water
70 81
S. H. Bailey, supplies
1 00
Providence Churning Co., supplies
10 50
Alvin Jenkins, pasturing heifer
6 00
Valpey Bros., provisions
227 81
L. E. Chase, supplies
28 66
George H. Woodman, shoes
1 25
Frank L. Cole, clothing
36 77
J. H. Campion & Co., groceries
140 69
Smith & Manning, groceries
204 62
T. A. Holt Co., groceries
520 37 ·
Robertson & Sutherland, dry goods
23 40
Reid & Hughes, dry goods
83 94
Albert W. Lowe, drugs
50 16
George C. Dunnells, fish
22 90
Robert Hutcheson, fish
48 86
Amount carried forward $2176 13
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$4626 21
Appropriation and Receipts
Amount brought forward $2176 13
The Family Shoe Store, shoes 15 70
New England Produce Co., groceries 41 80
F. C. Small & Co., groceries 60 24
Lawrence Gas Co.
150 11
Frank H. Hardy, baskets
2 00
Cold Spring Brewing Co., malt
5 54
W. H. Coleman & Co., supplies
1 32
J. P. West, supplies
10 04
J. H. Playdon, plants
10 00
N. L. Harwood, supplies
48 87
J. P. Wakefield, provisions
115 78
Walter I. Morse, hardware
39 73
J. P. Wyllie & Co., shoes
1 50
Hiller & Co., supplies
2 10
Morrison & O'Connell, blacksmith work
5 00
Walter C. Boyce, supplies
20 00
George H. Pearce, labor
16 92
A. M. Colby, supplies
6 90
Standard Oil Co., supplies
2 50
Walker Holden, plants
2 40
J. E. Whiting, supplies
1 90
J. W. Barnard & Son, shoes
1 50
Charles Robinovitz, shoes and repairing
16 10
H. J. Furneaux, provisions
39 60
C. A. Stone, labor
8 60
Andover Press, printing
3 00
Albert E. Gilman, supplies
6 92
Crowley & Co., drugs
21 30
Geo. L. Averill, fertilizer and grain
51 00
F. L. Holt, labor
16 56
George Brown, shoes
11 55
Peoples Ice Co., ice
50 00
O. P. Chase, papers and supplies
15 25
Charles Thiras, supplies
4 96
Amount carried forward
$2982 82
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$4626 21
Appropriation and Receipts
Amount brought forward
$2982 82
T. F. Morrissey & Co., straw
16 22
A. Basso, supplies
5 33
Dean & Gardner, supplies
75
D. F. Chase, supplies
60 63
Fred A. Swanton, superintendent
800 00
Kate Sheehan, labor
15 00
Mary Heald, labor
32 50
Agnes Keeape, labor
161 00
Gustavus Johnson, labor
163 46
Julia Sullivan, labor
42 00
Bertha Jansson, labor
55 00
Kate Meelon, labor
10 00
Clara Done, labor
5 00
Mrs. Whalon, labor
30 00
Nellie Rogers, labor
3 00
Annie Keenan, labor
8 00
Theresa Whalen, labor
5 00
Margaret Karghon, labor
20 00
Robina Mitchell, labor
45 00
Mary E. Gillen, labor
25 00
Isabel Sinclair, labor
105 00
Theresa McCormicle, labor
7 50
John L. Leasson, labor
144 00
Total expenditure
$4742 21
Overdrawn
116 00
$4742 21
$4742 21
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PERSONAL PROPERTY AT ALMSHOUSE
House furniture
$1100 00
Clothing
350 00
Farm stock
985 00
Farm tools
360 00
Farm produce
301 00
Fuel
394 20
Provisions
85 00
$3575 20
ALMSHOUSE REPAIRS
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$800 00
Buchan & McNally, supplies and labor
$ 60 10
George D. Ward, labor
14 05
D. M. Pingree Co., sawdust
11 46
George H. Pearce, paper and labor
23 08
Frank E. Dodge, cement and labor
79 37
C. A. Hill & Co., supplies
5 60
Hardy & Cole, lumber and labor
242 26
Walter I. Morse, hardware
27 27
James C. Souter & Co., supplies
24 20
Anderson & Bowman, supplies and labor
14 10
Harry S. Wright, supplies
4 13
George Dufton, labor
18 00
Pacific Mills, ashes
3 00
James S. May, supplies and labor
33 50
Total expenditure
$560 12
Balance unexpended
239 88
$800 00
$800 00
SOLDIERS' RELIEF
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$900 00
Amount expended
$705 70
Amount unexpended
194 30
$900 00
$900 00
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STATE AID
Appropriation, March 1, 1915 Amount expended Amount unexpended
$1500 00
$1394 00
106 00
$1500 00
$1500 00
AIDING MOTHERS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$500 00
Town cases
$443 00
On account other cities
252 00
Total expenditure
$695 00
Due Town from other cities
$136 00
Reimbursed by State
179 99
315 99
Net expenditure
$379 01
Unexpended
120 99
.$500 00
$500 00
RELIEF OUT OF ALMSHOUSE
Appropriation, March 1, 1915
$4700 00
Paid out of almshouse
$3903 02
Paid other cities and towns
349 70
Paid State
441 81
Paid on account other cities and towns
428 96
Paid on account State
225 98
Total expenditure
$5349 47
Due Town from other cities and towns
$428 96
Due Town from State
225 98
654 94
Net expenditure
$4694 53
Unexpended
5 47
$4700 00
$4700 00
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Number of inmates-January 1, 1915
13
Number admitted during year
5
Number discharged
4
Number remaining-January 1, 1916
14
Number over eighty
2
Number between seventy and eighty
6
Number between sixty and seventy
3
Number between fifty and sixty
1
Number between twenty and thirty
1
Number one year old
1
Tramps fed
6
. FARM CASH REPORT
Received for
Cows and service of bull
$174 50
Milk
75 49
Pork, pigs, and service of boar
117 72
Boarding Johanna Buckley
202 00
$569 71
Paid
For cows and calf
$143 50
To Town Treasurer to balance
426 21
$569 71
FRED A. SWANTON, Superintendent
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
We herewith submit our annual report.
2038
Number of male polls assessed
Real estate
$6038425 00
Personal estate
2764870 00
$8803295 00 -
Poll tax
$ 4076 00
Tax on real estate
114730 94
Tax on personal estate
52533 14
171340 08
Rate of taxation per $1000 Number of
$19 00
Horses assessed
643
Cows assessed
927
Sheep assessed
15
Cattle other than cows assessed
300
Swine assessed
271
· Fowl assessed
14875
Dwellings assessed
1543
Acres of land assessed
18304
HARRY M. EAMES WALTER S. DONALD CHARLES BOWMAN
Assessors of Andover
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER
ANDOVER, MASS., JAN. 1, 1916
To the Board of Selectmen,
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit to you the report. of the Board of Engineers of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1915.
The working force of the Department consists of three Engineers, five permanent men, twenty-six call men, and ap- paratus as follows: one Combination Chemical and Hose, one Combination Pump, Chemical and Hose, one Fourth Class Fire Engine, one Two-horse Ladder Truck, one Two-horse Hose Wagon, one Two-horse Pung, one Two-horse Supply Wagon, and four horses.
During the past year we have answered 94 bell alarms and 11 still alarms. The automobiles have traveled 363 miles, laid 3,915 feet of hose, raised 270 feet of ladders, and used 1,376 gallons of chemicals.
Value of buildings and contents where fires occurred $773700.00 Insurance on buildings and contents 747300.00 Damage to buildings and contents 1335.84
One new Fire Alarm box has been installed on Summer Street. The alarm wires have been rehung on part of Salem Street, and the wires renewed on part of Park, Whittier and Summer Streets. There are about ten miles of wire which should be renewed this year, as some of it has been in service for about twenty-five years and is badly rusted.
We will have to replace a Fire Alarm box on Maple Avenue (Box 57), the same having been destroyed by the current from electric wires passing through it when a large tree fell on to the trolley and electric light wires on Elm Street. We are now using a borrowed box there.
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Owing to the necessary changes of telephone poles on Bartlet street we will have to put new wires on the upper end of Bartlet Street, also on Chapel Avenue, part of Main Street, and Salem Street.
We have repaired the heating boiler at Ballardvale to meet the requirements of the Boiler Insurance Co., and it is now in good shape. One horse at Ballardvale having died, it will be necessary to buy another one.
SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY
Two engine houses and sheds
$23000 00
Two motor trucks
14300 00
One fourth-class fire engine
2800 00
Three Harnesses
200 00
One ladder truck
1000 00
One Hose sled
60 00
Fire alarm system
4500 00
4,000 feet of hose
2000 00
Two hose wagons
1000 00
The increased pay voted the firemen last March will necessitate an increase in the appropriation.
I would recommend $8700.00 for maintenance and necessary repairs, and $500.00 for new hose.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES S. BUCHAN
Chief Engineer
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
GENTLEMEN: I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1915.
OFFENCES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
Assault
4
Evading carfare
1
Disturbance on street car
2
Neglect to provide for child
2
Vagrancy
Delinquency
2 5 8
Disturbance
Threat to do bodily harm
Insane
Intent to rape
Evading board bill
Breaking Town ordinance
Drunkenness
Larceny
15
Tramps
Non-support
Manslaughter
Assault and battery
Abuse of wife
Bastardy
Peddling without license
Indecent assault
1
Breaking game law
8
Violation of motor vehicle laws
37
Breaking and entering
1
Abuse of wife
3
Total
144
1 5 1 1 1 26
1 7 1 4 4 1 2
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ARRESTS
Males
136
Females
8
Whole number of arrests
144
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Appealed
5
Continued
27
Committed to State Farm
6
Committed to Danvers
4
Committed to House of Correction
8
Discharged
5
Held for out-of-town officers
6
Paid fines
32
On probation
12
On file
16
Total
144
MISCELLANEOUS
Paid fines in lower court
$459 00
Paid fines in Superior Court
300 00
Burglaries reported
12
Dead bodies cared for
4
Doors found open and secured
41
Dogs killed
33
Value of property stolen
$2115 00
Value of property recovered
1512 00
Value of Police equipment
300 00
SUPERIOR COURT FINDINGS
1
One year and three months sentence
2
On probation
2
Fined in Superior Court
2
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Two and one-half years sentence
23
Held for Grand Jury
In conclusion I wish to thank the Board of Selectmen for their help and loyal support of the Police Department; also, the Police Officers for the many courtesies shown me and the strict attention to the many duties they are called upon to perform.
I would at this time recommend an appropriation large enough to allow for one more officer.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK M. SMITH Chief of Police
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SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Town House, fixtures and furniture
$32000 00
16000 00
Engine house, storehouse and barn 25723 ft. land
20000 00
$68000 00
Memorial Hall
25000 00
22318 ft. land
10000 00
35000 00
Engine house, Ballardvale
3000 00
New shed
200 00
1-3 acre land
250 00
3450 00
Almshouse
12000 00
Barn and other buildings
1500 00
31 1-2 acres land
5000 00
18500 00
Punchard schoolhouse
28000 00
4 acres land
8000 00
36000 00
Heating plant and
John Dove schoolhouse
42000 00
Stowe schoolhouse
24000 00
3 3-4 acres of land
6000 00
Bradlee schoolhouse, Ballardvale 1 acre land
500 00
15000 00
Richardson schoolhouse
5000 00
1-2 acre land
400 00
5400 00
Amount carried forward
$253350 00
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72000 00
14500 00
$253350 00
Indian Ridge schoolhouse 1 acre land
$ 9600 00 800 00
10400 00
West Centre schoolhouse 1-2 acre land
150 00
3650 00
North District schoolhouse 1-2 acre land
50 00
3550 00
Abbott District schoolhouse 1-2 acre land
25 00
125 00
1800 00
Bailey District schoolhouse 1-2 acre land
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