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Total amount borrowed, $70000 00
NOTES PAID
Nov. 7, Andover National Bank, Note No. 23, $15000 00
Nov. 18, Andover National Bank, Note No. 24, 15000 00 Nov. 24, Andover National Bank, Note No. 21, 10000 00 Nov. 24, Andover National Bank, Note No. 22, 10000 00
Nov. 27, Andover National Bank, Note No. 25, 20000 00
Total amount notes paid,
$70000 00
PUBLIC DUMP
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, Olaf Benson, care dump, 75 00
$75 00
Total expenditure,
$75 00
$75 00
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INTEREST
$14000 00
Appropriation, March 2, 1914,
Feb. 19, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 1 Water coupon, $ 20 00
Feb. 27, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 18 Water coupons, 360 00
Mar. 25, Bureau of Statistics, Notes No. 21, 22, 4 00
Mar. 28, Andover National Bank, Int. on Notes 21, 22, 474 67
Mar. 30, Old Colony Trust Co., 27 Water coupons, 540 00
Mar. 30, Old Colony Trust Co., 3 Sewer coupons, 60 00
Mar. 30, Free Christian Society, 2 Sewer coupons, 40 00
April 4, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 19 Water coupons, 332 50
April 28, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 35 Andover Loan Act coupons, 700 00
May 7, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 33 Water coupons, 660 00
May 8, Bureau Statistics, Note No. 23, 2 00
May 11, Andover National Bank, Int. on Note No. 23,
258 75
May 20, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 5 Water coupons, 100 00
June 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 40 Water coupons, 1712, 700 00
June 3, Geo A. Higgins, Treas., paid 28 Water coupons, 20, 560 00
June 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 9 Water coupons, 20, 180 00
June 22, Bureau Statistics, Note No. 24,
2 00
June 23, Andover National Bank, Int. on Note No. 24, 200 42
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Amount carried forward, $5194 34
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Appropriation, March 2, 1914, Amount brought forward, $5194 34
$14000 00
June 23, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 15 Sewer coupons, 300 00
June 23, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 5 Water coupons, 100 00
June 24, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 7 Water coupons, 140 00
. July 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 4 Schoolhouse coupons, 80 00
July 22, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 2 Water, 1 Sewer coupons, 60 00
July 27, Bureau Statistics, Note No. 25, 2 00
July 28, Andover National Bank, Int. on Note No. 25, 256 67
Aug. 26, Old Colony Trust Co., 18
Water coupons, 360 00
Sept. 28, Old Colony Trust Co., 26 Water coupons, 520 00
Sept. 28, Old Colony . Trust Co., 3 Sewer coupons, 60 00
Oct. 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 18 Water coupons, 1712, 315 00
Oct. 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 2 Water coupons, 40 00
Oct. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 35 Andover Loan Act coupons, 700 00 Oct. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 10 Water coupons, 200 00
Nov. 5, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 33 Water coupons, 660 00
Nov. 21, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 7 Water coupons, 140 00
Dec. 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 38 Water coupons, 1712 665 00
Dec. 5, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 18 Water coupons, 360 00
Amount carried forward,
$10153 01
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Appropriation, March 2, 1914,
$14000 00
Amount brought forward, $10153 01
Dec. 5, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 18 Sewer coupons, 360 00
Dec. 9, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 2 Sewer coupons, 40 00
Dec. 9, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 18 Water coupons, 360 00
Dec. 24, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 3 Water coupons, 60 00
Dec. 31, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 1 Sewer coupon, 20 00
1915
Jan. 19, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid 1 Water coupon, 20 00
Total expenditure, Balance,
$11013 01
2986 99
$14000 00 $14000 00
REDEMPTION OF BONDS
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, Water Bonds, $10000 00
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, School House Bonds, 4000 00
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, Andover Loan Act Bonds, 5000 00
$19000 00
Mar. 30, Old Colony Trust Co., Water Bond, No. 284, $1000 00
April 4, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bond, No. 212, 1000 00
June 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bond No. 236, 1000 00
June 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bond No. 246, 1000 00
Amount carried forward, $4000 00
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Appropriations, March 2, 1914, Amount brought forward, $4000 00
$19000 00
July 3, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid School House Bonds No. 37, 38, 39, 40, 4000 00
Aug. 26, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bond No. 313, 1000 00
Oct. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Andover Loan Act Bond Bonds No. 6, 7, 8, 9. 10, 5000 00
Nov. 5, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Water Bonds No. 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 5000 00
Total expenditure, $19000 00 $19000 00
WATER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, $10000 00
Feb. 9, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, $ 1000.00
Mar. 9, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 1500 00
April 11, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 1500 00
Aug. 31, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 2000 00
Sept. 28, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works,
1000 00
Oct. 20, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 2000 00
Dec. 7, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 500 00
Dec. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 500 00
Total expenditure,
$10000 00 $10000 00
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WATER DEPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, Dec. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, $1500 00
$1500 00
$1500 00
$1500 00
WATER DEPARTMENT SINKING FUND
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, $750 00
Dec. 15, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Willis B. Hodgkins, Treas. Sinking Funds, $750 00
Total expenditure, $750 00
$750 00
SEWER DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, $1500 00
Aug. 14, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, $500 00
Oct. 26, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 500 00
Dec. 30, Geo. A. Higgins, Treas., paid Board Public Works, 500 00
Total expenditure, $1500 00 $1500 00
SEWER DEPARTMENT SINKING FUND
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, $1000 00
Dec. 15, Willis B. Hodgkins, Treasurer Sinking Funds, $1000 00
Total expenditure,
$1000 00
$1000 00
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BOARD OF HEALTH
$1000 00
Appropriation, March 2, 1914,
Dr. C. E. Abbott, clerk,
$ 75 00
B. T. Haynes, salary,
50 00
Franklin H. Stacey, salary,
50 00
. Dr. C. E. Abbott, fumigating,
90 00
B. T. Haynes, expenses,
3 20
F. H. Stacey, supplies,
20 64
F. H. Stacey, milk inspector,
75 00
Charles H. Newton, inspecting cattle,
252 00
Charles H. Newton, inspecting meat,
232 00
W. H. Merrill, consultation,
7 00
F. E. Bailey & Co., supplies,
3 45
Andover Press, printing,
14 00
Dr. H. M. Larrabee,
10 00
F. H. Thomas Co.,
11 00
Dr. W. D. Walker, fumigating,
4 00
Board Public Works, labor,
9 90
Mass. Experiment Station, supplies,
3 00
Joseph P. Nolan, inspector plumbing,
68 00
Total expenditure,
$ 978 19
Balance,
21 81
$1000 00
$1000 00
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OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
The Overseers of the Poor submit the following report for the year ending December 31, 1914.
During the past year, some much-needed repairs on the Alms- house have been made. The attic windows, the sills and sashes of many being decayed, have been thoroughly repaired and painted, together with sixty-nine pairs of blinds, also the outside woodwork painted, the brick walls pointed, the upper hall of the women's part painted, and the inmates' dining-room which formerly was in the basement is now on the first floor, making everything more' compact and comfortable. The shed has been shingled, the barn painted, and externally and internally Ando- ver has a home for her poor that is second to none in the State, not only in its neatness and order, but also in the care, attention, and sympathy bestowed upon each and all of the inmates by our Superintendent and Matron, Mr. and Mrs. Swanton, who still remain with us.
During the coming year quite a number of changes will have to be made, owing to orders given by State Inspector Carey: Fire escapes are to be extended, windows leading to same to open outward, as well as all doors of egress, and we recommend an appropriation of $800 for Almshouse repairs.
Owing to the continued dull, stagnant condition of business, and the consequent lack of employment together with the continued increase in the price of mos: if not all the necessaries of life, the calls for relief out continue to increase day by day, and we ask that the sum of $4700 be appropriated.
To meet the requirements of Chapter 763, Acts of 1913, an Act for suitably aiding mothers with their dependent children, we would ask that the sum of $500 be appropriated.
HARRY M. EAMES WALTER S. DONALD CHARLES BOWMAN
Overseers of Poor
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ALMSHOUSE EXPENSES
Appropriation, March 2, 1914,
Receipts from Town Farm,
$4000 00 454 20
$4454 20
N. L. Harwood, supplies,
$ 76 34
H. Bruckmann, grain,
152 52
Valpey Bros., provisions,
299 40
F. C. Small Co., groceries,
36 58
Robert Hutcheson, fish,
36 39
H. J. Furneaux, provisions,
51 38
George C. Dunnells, fish,
31 93
T. A. Holt Co., groceries, Lawrence Gas Co.,
146 20
Smith & Manning, groceries,
242 83
J. H. Campion & Co., groceries,
101 08
L. E. Chase, supplies,
75 07
Armour & Co., supplies,
3 75
Treat Hardware Co., supplies,
8 57
W. H. Coleman & Co., supplies,
3 55
F. H. Stacey, drugs,
15 00
A. M. Colby, supplies,
36 20
Ira Buxton, supplies,
1 85
F. M. Porter, clothing,
50
Robertson & Sutherland Co., dry goods,
7 31
Reid & Hughes, dry goods,
94 06
Beach Soap Co., soap,
7 50
O. W. Vennard, opening grave,
5 00
J. P. Wyllie & Co., shoes,
7 90
Walter I. Morse, hardware,
23 78
Anderson & Bowman, blacksmith work,
54 20
Seven Oils Co., ointment,
9 00
Everett M. Lundgren, funeral expenses,
35 00
Frank L. Cole, clothing,
18 48
Albert W. Lowe, drugs,
30 05
Charles A. Stone, sawing wood,
9 00
Amount carried forward, $1955 48
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335 06
$4454 20
Appropriation and Receipts,
Amount brought forward,
$1955 48
R. J. Barrett, wood,
15 80
F. W. Spinney, shrubs,
8 75
O. P. Chase, papers and supplies,
28 64
Buchan & Francis, supplies,
71 80
Charles Robinovitz, shoes and repairing,
22 60
Buchan & McNally, supplies,
28 29
Hiller & Co., supplies,
25
Board of Public Works, water,
110 19
J. H. Playdon, plants,
3 50
Walker Holden, plants,
3 00
Fred Perry, labor,
29 00
Edward Wilson, labor,
3 00
John Barry, labor,
5 00
George D. Millett, plants,
3 20
J. P. Wakefield, provisions,
39 93
Dr. George S. Fuller, services,
11 00
D. W. Pingree Co., lumber,
7 25
Benjamin Brown, shoes,
17 10
J. E. Whiting, supplies,
2 35
J. R. Poole, supplies,
9 60
Andover Coal Co., coal,
393 34
Dr. C. H. Playdon, services,
4 00
F. C. Small & Co., groceries,
29 92
A. Basso, supplies,
11 17
T. F. Morrissey & Son, straw,
15 65
Alvin Jenkins, pasturing heifer,
5 00
Peoples Ice Co., ice,
50 00
W. F. Chisholm, supplies,
2 40
New England Produce Co., supplies,
10 50
Walter C. Boyce, supplies,
15 00
Frank H. Hardy, baskets,
1 50
Smith & Dove Co., ashes,
30
George L. Averill, fertilizer,
40 90
Crowley & Co., drugs,
90
Amount carried forward,
$2956 21
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$4454 20
Appropriation and Receipts, Amount brought forward,
$2956 21
Jaynes Drug Co.,
5 30
Bride, Grimes Co., tube cleaner,
1 00
James E. McGovern, fertilizer,
5 25
Samuel Newman, wheelbarrow,
9 00
Thomas Neil, labor,
4 00
Fire Department, manure,
20 00
Fred A. Swanton, superintendent,
800 00
Isabell Sinclair, labor,
96 67
Bernard McCabe, labor,
2 25
Bertha Jansson, labor,
313 00
Frank L. Holt, labor,
6 75
Marie Sparson, labor,
6 00
Olive Taplin, labor,
27 50
Ida Clark, labor,
10 00
John Leasson, labor,
180 50
Charlotte Hill, labor,
10 20
Total expenditure,
$4453 73
Balance unexpended,
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$4454 20
$4454 20
PERSONAL PROPERTY AT ALMSHOUSE
Household furniture,
$1225 00
Clothing,
375 00
Farm stock,
840 00
Farm tools,
400 00
Farm produce,
303 00
Fuel,
310 00
Provisions,
75 00
$3528 00
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ALMSHOUSE REPAIRS
$800 00
Walter I. Morse, hardware and paint,
$117 22
J. E. Pitman, lumber and labor, 86 21
James C. Souter & Co., repairs,
4 00
Hardy & Cole, lumber and labor,
133 37
Arden Farm, gravel,
2 50
J. Houghton Flint, labor,
36 00
G. E. Davis, labor,
44 92
D. J. McCarthy, labor,
29 96
George D. Ward, handling logs,
14 40
William Bowman, supplies and labor,
64 61
D. W. Pingree Co., sawdust, 14 01
James Craik, labor,
13 75
Board of Public Works, pipe,
25 98
Harry M. Eames, drainpipe,
7 00
W. H. Coleman & Co., supplies,
16 08
James S. May, labor,
53 85
Frank E. Dodge, cement,
82 27
Lawrence Lumber Co.,
1 92
Edward T. Ward, labor,
27 50
S. W. Fellows, paper and mouldings,
15 60
Total expenditure,
$791 15
Balance unexpended,
8 85
$800 00
$800 00
SOLDIERS' RELIEF
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, Amount expended,
$1000 00
$ 656 75
Amount unexpended,
343 25
$1000 00
$1000 00
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Appropriation, March 2, 1914,
STATE AID
Appropriation, March 2, 1914, Amount expended, Amount unexpended,
$1500 00
$1322 00
178 00
$1500 00
$1500 00
AIDING MOTHERS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Appropriation, March 2, 1914,
$500 00
Amount expended,
$168 00
Amount unexpended,
332 00
$500 00
$500 00
RELIEF OUT OF ALMSHOUSE
Appropriation, March 2, 1914,
$4500 00
Paid out of Almshouse,
$3621 37
Paid other cities and towns,
423 59
Paid State,
414 06
Paid on account other cities and towns,
289 45
Paid on account State,
116 35
Total expenditure,
$4864 82
Due Town from other cities and
towns,
$289 45
Due Town from State,
85 35
$ 374 80
Net expenditure, Unexpended,
$4490 02
9 98
1
$4500 00
$4500 00
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Number of inmates, Jan. 1, 1914,
10
Number admitted during the year,
5
Number born,
1
Number discharged,
1
Number died,
1
Number sent to Danvers,
1
Number remaining Jan. 1, 1915,
13
Number over seventy years of age,
7
Number between sixty and seventy,
3
Number between fifty and sixty,
1
Number between twenty and thirty,
1
Number of infants,
1
Number of tramps put up,
4
Number of tramps fed,
14
SUPERINTENDENT'S FARM REPORT
DR.
Cash received for
Cows,
$588 00
Hay,
70 00
Boarding horse for Ira B. Hill,
4 00
Pigs and boarding pigs,
89 25
Calf,
3 00
Milk,
10 75
Pears,
4 00
Apples,
5 20
Total receipts,
$774 20
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Cash paid for
Cows,
$320 00
Paid Town Treasurer to balance,
454 20
$774 20 FRED A. SWANTON, Superintendent
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ASSESSORS' REPORT
We herewith submit our annual report.
Number of male polls assessed,
2006
$5932425 00
Real estate, Personal estate
2660355 00
$8592780 00
Poll tax,
$ 4012 00
Tax on real estate,
106783 65
Tax on personal estate
47886 39
$ 158682 04
Rate of tax per $1000,
18 00
Number of
Horses assessed,
648
Cows assessed,
1038
Sheep assessed,
20
Cattle other than cows assessed,
216
Swine assessed,
231
Dwellings assessed,
1530
Acres of land assessed,
18304
Fowl assessed,
11485
HARRY M. EAMES, WALTER S. DONALD, CHARLES BOWMAN,
Assessors of Andover
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER
To the Board of Selectmen,
GENTLEMEN :- In compliance with the regulations of the Fire Department, I submit the following report from January 1, 1914, to January 1, 1915.
During this time 54 bell alarms and 17 still alarms were answered. Apparatus at Central Station answered 46 bell and 10 still alarms. Apparatus traveled 197 miles, raised 869 feet of ladders, laid 17,695 feet of hose and used 1260 gallons of chemicals.
Value of buildings and contents where fire occurred $438930.00 Loss on buildings and contents 22240.60
Insurance on buildings and contents 270350.00
The working force of the department consists of three engin- eers, three permanent men and twenty call men at the Central Station, and ten call men at Hose 2, Ballardvale.
The apparatus in working order consists of one Auto Com- bination Chemical Truck, one Combination Pumping and Chem- 1cal Truck, one fourth class Amoskeag Fire Engine, one two- horse Hose Wagon, one Hook and Ladder Truck, one two-horse Sled, and one two-horse Supply Wagon.
There is about 4000 feet of hose in good condition and we need 1000 feet more. Most of the hose that we have has been in use between fifteen and twenty years and should be replaced in the next five years.
Combination Chemical No. 1 which went into service July 8, 1912, twenty-nine months ago, has cost for repairs the small sum of $6.50, and $298.83 for tires to date. We will have to pur- chase two new tires this year.
Combination Pumping Engine No. 2 was accepted and placed in Commission October 5, and has since demonstrated that it
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can do good service, as shown at the Bartlet Hall fire, pumping for over six hours continuously an average 'of 900 gallons per minute. We feel that we have two of the best auto fire-fighting machines made, built for hard service and durability. These machines have never had an accident and have never failed to start in responding to alarms, and if you will compare the cost of repairs made on other machines for the same length of service you will readily see that there is no comparison in the cost of maintenance. We think it pays to buy the best, and we have every reason to think that the Town of Andover has the best.
During the past year a Universal Fire Alarm box has been installed in the Central Fire Station, and all alarms of fires telephoned to the station have been rung in on a duplicate wheel the same number as in the district from where the call has come, thus saving us from ringing Box 52 as we had to do formerly.
The Fire Alarm System is in good condition and during the past year the permanent men have spent their spare time in improving. the system and going over the lines of wire and making the necessary repairs.
Owing to one of the floor timbers breaking and letting down the floor in the apparatus room, it was deemed necessary to strengthen the other timbers and floors by placing steel girders. and iron plates underneath them in the vasement. Some of the horse-stalls have been removed and in their place a much-needed concrete washstand has been built.
During the last year one pair of horses have been sold and one pair of horses together with harnesses and carts have been turned over to the Board of Public Works, leaving five horses in the Department. The earnings of the horses and drivers. for the past year was $3386.13, and this year the earnings prob- ably will not be over $1000 on account of dispensing with the two pairs, and one pair held within the fire limits. The earnings. of the horses and drivers with the appropriation of $2000 was. less than appropriated in 1913 for maintenance of same.
I recommend that the 4-inch water mains on Chestnut and Florence Streets be replaced by 8-inch mains, as the 4-inch. mains are not large enough to give good fire protection.
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SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY
Two houses and sheds
$23000 00
Two motor trucks
14300 00
Fourth class fire engine
2800 00
Three harnesses
200 00
Two ladder trucks
1200 00
One hose sled
60 00
Fire alarm system
4500 00
4000 feet hose
2000 00
Two hose wagons
1000 00
I recommend the appropriation of $8000 for running ex- penses, and such other additions as seem necessary; also, $550 for water and use of hydrants, $500 for the purchase of new hose.
Respectfully submitted,
LEWIS T. HARDY Chief Engineer
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE REPORT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
GENTLEMEN : I hereby submit my report of the Police De- partment for the year ending December 31, 1914.
ARRESTS
Males,
133
Females,
9
Whole number of arrests,
142
OFFENCES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
Adultery,
2
Bastardy,
1
Disorderly house,
2
Rape,
1
Truancy,
1
Concealing stolen property,
3
Evading board-bill,
1
Drunkenness,
12
Assault,
16
Assault and battery,
1
Breaking and entering,
2
Larceny,
10
Illegal slaughtering,
2
Disturbance,
12
Disorderly,
1
Assault on wife,
2
Vagrancy,
4
Breaking Highway Commission Laws,
17
Peddling without license,
5
Malicious mischief,
3
Non-support,
3
Defacing building,
1
Amount carried forward,
102
1
65
Amount brought forward,
102
Delinquency,
4
Taking child from school,
1
Trespass,
7
Disturbing the peace,
16
Common drunkard,
5
Insane,
7
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Discharged,
10
Appealed,
2
Continued,
17
Committed to State Farm,
8
Committed to House of Correction,
3
Held for Grand Jury,
4
Arrested for out-of-town officers,
8
Paid Fines,
53
Committed to Danvers Insane Asylum,
5
Discharged for want of jurisdiction,
2
Discharged for want of evidence,
2
On file,
14
Probation Officers,
3
Lyman School,
1
On probation,
10
Total, 142
MISCELLANEOUS
Fines paid in lower court,
$436.55
Burglaries reported,
9
Dead bodies cared for,
4
Doors found open and secured,
116
Dogs killed,
47
Value of property reported stolen,
$1800.00
Value of property recovered,
1000.00
Complaints investigated,
267
Value of equipments in Police Department,
$300.00
FRANK M. SMITH,
Chief of Police
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SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Town house, fixtures and furniture, Engine house, storehouse, and barn, 25723 ft. land,
$32000 00 20000 00 16000 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,
3500 00
17000 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 land,
6000 00
72000 00
Bradlee schoolhouse, Ballardvale,
14500 00
1 acre land,
500 00
15000 00
Richardson schoolhouse,
5000 00
1-2 acre land,
400 00
5400 00
Amount carried forward,
$251850 00
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Amount brought forward, 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
500 00
Abbott District schoolhouse, 1-2 acre land,
25 00
525 00
1800 00
Bailey District schoolhouse, 1-2 acre land,
50 00
1850 00
Osgood District schoolhouse,
800 00
1-2 acre land,
50 00
850 00
Old schoolhouse, Ballardvale,
2500 00
1-4 acre land,
500 00
3000 00
9 acres, Indian Ridge (Gravel Pit),
4000 00
41 1-2 acres, Carmel Woods Reservation
3600 00
173,751 sq. ft. land, Central Park, (Richardson Field),
10000 00
6 1-2 acres Playstead,
2000 00
Band stand,
1000 00
Andover Board of Public Works-
Pipe lines and fountains,
$245497 00
Pumping station and buildings,
42500 00
Coal shed,
700 00
3 acres land,
800 00
20 acres Boston Ice Co. land,
2500 00
2 reservoirs,
$16000 00
4 1-2 acres land,
2350 00
310347 00
Amount carried forward,
$606622 00
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$251850 00
3500 00
3500 00
Amount brought forward,
$606622 00
126000 00
Sewer system, Work shop, New shed, Lewis St.,
1000 00
1200 00
47,467 ft. storage yard,
3000 00
131200 00
Punchard School Fund, .
76454 28
Memorial Hall, Permanent Fund,
45000 00
Memorial Hall Library, John Cornell Fund, 7700 00
Memorial Hall Library, John Byers Fund,
10000 00
Memorial Hall Library, Edward Taylor Fund, 500 00
Memorial Hall Library, Isaac E. Gid- dings Fund,
3000 00
Memorial Hall Library, and furniture,
10000 00
Memorial Hall Library, Woman's Chris- tian Temperance Union, 100 00
Memorial Hall Library, Phillips Fund,
3200 00
79500 00
Personal Property at Town Farm,
3528 00
Motor Combination Chemical Truck,
5800 00
Motor Combination Pump and Truck,
9000 00
One Steam Fire Engine and apparatus,
2800 00
Two Hook and Ladder Trucks,
1200 00
Two Hose Wagons,
1000 00
Hose Sled,
60 00
Five Horses,
1000 00
Stone Breaker and Engine,
2000 00
Carts, Harnesses, and Tools,
200 00
Hay Scales,
350 00
Safes in Town House,
800 00
41 1-2 acres land, Spring Grove Cem'y
6500 00
Receiving Tomb and Tool House, 1500 00
8000 00
Amount carried forward,
$929514 28
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Amount brought forward, Weights and Measures, Steam Road Roller, One Sled, Fire Alarm apparatus, 4000 ft. Hose,
$929514 28
350 00 1200 00
75 00
4500 00
2000 00
$937639 28
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TREE WARDEN'S REPORT
During the past year fifteen shade trees were planted in various sections of the town, and during the summer eight trees were removed from the streets: one on Maple Avenue, one on High Street, one on Pearson Street, one on North Main Street, two on Abbot Street, and two on Salem Street. Also removed the dead branches from the following streets: Salem Street, Abbot Street, Main Street, Morton Street, and Maple Avenue. I also removed the branches from trees which interfered with the electric lights throughout the town.
Respectfully submitted, J. H. BAKER
Tree Warden
71
REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
During the past season there has been a noticeable decrease in the Browntail Moths which we hope will be permanent, and I am pleased to note that fruit trees which were affected with San Jose Scale and have been sprayed with lime sulphate solu- tion for the past two years, have been greatly improved, and it is to be hoped that this work will be continued in order that this can be stamped out. The best time to do this work is from March 1st to April 15th, before the foliage starts to grow. Dur- ing the past season all the shade trees have been sprayed and the roadsides have been sprayed in all the outlying districts, and this has greatly reduced the cost of the winter work this year. About twenty miles of roadside cutting has been done during the past season, which will add greatly to the convenience of travel and improve the condition of the highway, and I would recommend that the sum of thirty-five hundred ($3500) dollars be appropriated for the ensuing year for the suppression of moths and the care and maintenance of the trees.
Respectfully submitted
J. H. PLAYDON Local Moth Superintendent
72
SUPPRESSION OF BROWNTAIL AND GYPSY MOTHS
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