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$2000.00
The Andover Press, printing, advertis- ing and supplies $1601.43 145.42
Post Office, envelopes
17.35
Burroughs Adding Machine Co., services
16.68
F. & E. Check Writer Sales Co., machine
35.00
A. L. Cole Co., desk pads
16.20
Munson Supply Co., speed keys
6.50
P. B. Murphy, blanks 16.00
Terry Press, printing
5.75
Henry M. Meek Pub. Co., directory
5.00
Charles N. Smart, machine
5.75
A. W. Brownell Corp., tax tables
6.10
The Carter's Ink Co., ink
4.50
H. M. Meserve & Co., supplies
10.36
T. H. Von Kamecke, folders
4.50
Blackbird Pen Co., pens
3.75
Bank & Office Equip. Co., steel case
11.00
The Birmingham Pen Co., pens
7.25
Becker & Co., paper
6.05
Avon Envelope Co., envelopes
4.65
James R. Barrie, stamp pads
3.50
The Chicataubut Press, blanks
2.00
Wright & Potter Printing Co., tax blanks
7.00
Cheney Paper Co., paper
4.12
Total
$1945.86
Balance
54.14
$2000.00
$2000.00
Hobbs & Warren, blanks
47
TREE WARDEN AND MOTH DEPARTMENT
MOTH WORK
Appropriation
$15000.00
Edward H. Berry, Superintendent
$773.25
Edward H. Berry, expenses
14.40
Pay Rolls
2866.23
Fitz Henry Guptill Co., stock and rebuild-
ing sprayer
1864.04
Equipment
567.68
Lead and creosote
1015.40
Team hire
267.00
Rent
60.00
Miscellaneous
57.42
Total
$7485.42
TREE WARDEN
Edward H. Berry, tree warden
812.50
Pay rolls
4357.19
Jerry Golden, labor
396.00
Equipment and repairs
405.99
Trees
113.25
Telephone
32.74
Sulphur and creosote
117.00
Truck
606.95
Supplies
91.98
Rent
50.00
Freight
43.54
Total
$7027.14
Total expenditure
$14512.56
Balance
487.44
$15000.00 $15000.00
48
SPRING GROVE CEMETERY
Appropriation, March 1923
$5200.00
F. A. Swanton, Supt.
$1475.00
Edith P. Sellars, Clerk
110.00
Pay Rolls
3063.65
Elmer F. Conkey, moving building
102.50
Equipment and repairs
92.15
Printing and stationery
26.00
Miscellaneous
304.97
Water
8.24
Total expenditures
5182.51
Balance
17.49
$5200.00
$5200.00
49
INSURANCE
Appropriation, Fire
$3500.00
Appropriation, Workmen's Compensation
2500.00
Merrimack Mut. Fire Ins. Co.
$5082.41
Smart & Flagg, Agents
45.00
Total
$5127.41
Balance
872.59
$6000.00
$6000.00
HAY SCALES
Appropriation
$125.00
William C. Brown, weigher
$100.00
Repairs on scales
17.60
Total
$117.60
Balance
7.40
$125.00
$125.00
STREET LIGHTING
Appropriation
$10000.00
Lawrence Gas Co. Balance
$9686.38
313.62
$10000.00 $10000.00
50
SEWER SINKING FUND
Appropriation
$1000.00
Arthur T. Boutwell, Treas. Sinking Fund
$1000.00
$1000.00 $1000.00
WATER SINKING FUND
Appropriation
$750.00
Arthur T. Boutwell, Treas. Sinking Fund
$750.00
$750.00
$750.00
MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY
$4000.00
Appropriation
F. S. Boutwell, Treas.
$4000.00
$4000.00
$4000.00
51
STATE TAXES
Andover's proportion of State Tax
$24000.00
Andover's proportion of Highway Tax
4353.00
Bank Tax
2257.42
Civilian War Poll Tax
7737.00
Soldier's Exemption
2.78
Corporation Tax
147.17
Treasurer of Commonwealth
$38497.37
$38497.37 $38497.37
COUNTY TAX
Andover's proportion of County Tax Walter P. Babb. County Treasurer
$22708.20
$22708.20
$22708.20 $22708.20
DOG TAX
Received from County Treasurer F. S. Boutwell. Treas. Memorial Hall
$502.82
$502.82
$502.82
$502.82
52
MEMORIAL DAY
Appropriation
$550.00
Jesse S. Billington, Quartermaster
$550.00
$550.00
$550.00
POST 99, G. A. R.
Appropriation
$100.00
Jesse S. Billington, Quartermaster
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
RETIREMENT OF VETERANS
Appropriation
$300.00
Paid to Veteran
$300.00
$300.00
$300.00
PUBLIC DUMP
Appropriation Olof Benson, Keeper
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
53
INTEREST
Appropriation
$25400.00
Water Coupons
$4862.50
Sewer Coupons
7667.50
High School Coupons
3000.00
Shawsheen Bridge Coupons
475.00
Main Street Coupons
4500.00
Temporary Loans
6930.20
Total
$27435.20
Overdraft
2035.20
$27435.20 $27435.20
ANDOVER POST NO. 8, AMERICAN LEGION
$900.00
Appropriation
Paid American Legion Balance
$827.94
72.06
$900.00
$900.00
54
WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
Appropriation
$1200.00
John Nolen, plans
$700.00
O'Connell Ingalls Advt. Agency
15.36
The Andover Press, printing
40.50
Total
755.86
Balance
444.14
$1200.00
$1200.00
NOTES GIVEN
Andover National Bank, Note 40
Rate $4.00
$10000.00
Andover National Bank, Notes 41-50,
4.18
150000.00
Andover National Bank, Notes 51-56,
4.39 100000.00
Andover National Bank, Note 57
4.27 30000.00
$290000.00
NOTES PAID
Andover National Bank
$260000.00
Note 57, Due April 24, 1924
30000.00
$290000.00
55
MISCELLANEOUS
Appropriation
$1200.00
Telephone
$22.95
Herbert Clarke, repairs
38.25
C. F. Emerson, sealer 83.33
W. and L. E. Gurley, sealer's supplies
179.66
A. P. Wright, field driver 25.00
Merrimack Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Treasurer's Bond 20.00
C. S. Buchan, shades
10.00
Fred N. Abbott, legal service
21.00
County of Essex, petition
3.00
H. M. Meserve & Co., supplies
19.87
J. H. Playdon, decorating
10.00
G. A. Higgins, sundry expenses
43.50
John Colbath, labor
6.00
John A. Riley, labor
20.90
F. H. Hardy, recording deed
2.34
American Railway Express Co.
1.49
Boston and Lawrence Despatch
.38
M. J. Mahoney, return of deaths
2.50
Joseph H. Couture, return of deaths
1.00
E. M. Lundgren, return of deaths
18.25
E. L. Bennett, return of deaths
1.50
Dr. J. J. Daly, return of births
4.50
Dr. W. D. Walker, return of births
11.50
Dr. P. J. Look, return of births
11.75
Dr. J. B. Masse, return of births
1.25
Dr. E. D. Lane, return of births
6.00
Dr. Philip W. Blake, return of births
1.00
Dr. R. M. Birmingham, return of births
.75
Amount carried forward
$567.67
56
Amount brought forward
$567.67 $1200.00
Dr. G. S. Allen, return of births Dr. F. A. Cregg, return of births
1.00
1.25
Total expenditure
$569.92
Transferred to Town House
129.79
Transferred to Board of Health
105.91
Transferred to Soldiers' Relief
152.35
Transferred to Almshouse Balance
200.00
42.03
$1200.00
$1200.00
REDEMPTION OF BONDS
Appropriation
$45500.00
10000.00
From Water Sinking Fund Six High School Bonds Seven Sewer Bonds
$6000.00
7000.00
Twenty Main Street Bonds
20000.00
Shawsheen Bridge Bonds Twenty Water Bonds
2500.00
20000.00
$55500.00 $55500.00
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OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
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The general efficiency and appearance of our Almshouse plant has been improved during the current year. A barn has been added and the grounds around the Almshouse have been loamed and finish graded.
Many of the old dead trees are now being removed in an effort to further improve the general appearance of the house and grounds. Minor alterations and improvements have been made in the plant; all within the appropriation granted at our last Town meeting.
Outside relief and Mothers' Aid will, this year, call for slightly increased appropriations. Every effort has been made to hold the expenditure of these divisions of our Poor Department down to the lowest sum possible, but all needy cases must be cared for and an increased appropriation is unavoidable.
The Board calls attention to the efficient manner in which the Almshouse is being cared for by our matron. A kindness and firmness is evident that speaks well both for the comfort of the inmates and for a careful consideration and expenditure of the public funds. It is pleasing to note that Francis Bardwell, State Inspector of Almshouses, has stated in his 1923 report that Andover's Almshouse is a model house and a credit to both Town and State in the matter of equipment, arrangement, and management.
FRANK H. HARDY CHARLES BOWMAN ANDREW McTERNEN Overseers of the Poor
58
ALMSHOUSE EXPENSES
Appropriation
$6600.00
Mrs. F. A. Swanton, matron
$900.00
Wages, employees
1188.63
Groceries and provisions
2563.29
Fuel
1033.20
Light
356.71
Clothing
109.74
Equipment and repairs
301.85
Maintenance buildings and grounds
88.85
Medicine and medical aid
46.85
Sundries
73.72
Telephone
17.20
Water
80.00
Funeral expenses
50.00
F. A. Swanton, board of horse
200.75
C. F. Emerson, moving
146.75
Miscellaneous
14.40
.
Total expenditure
$7171.94
Transferred from Miscellaneous
200.00
Transferred from Special Almshouse
371.94
$7171.94
$7171.94
59
SOLDIERS' RELIEF
Appropriation
$1500.00
Total expenditure Transferred from Miscellaneous
$1652.35
152.35
$1652.35 $1652.35
STATE AID
Appropriation
$600.00
Total expenditure
$386.00
Balance
214.00
$600.00
$600.00
OUTSIDE RELIEF
Appropriation
$5000.00
Paid out of Almshouse
$3096.73
Paid other cities and towns
615.90
Paid State
392.57
Paid account of State
845.75
Total expenditure
4950.95
Balance
49.05
$5000.00
$5000.00
60
NEW ALMSHOUSE
Appropriation, March 1923
$6500.00
Lawrence Gas Co.
$223.80
Perley F. Gilbert, commission
162.54
John F. McDonough, grading
1359.05
E. W. Pitman Co.
1826.34
W. H. Welch Co., plumbing
381.72
Marion L. Wood, barn
300.00
Keene Screen Co., screens
300.00
Joseph J. McCarthy, foundation
510.00
Wilson Building Moving Co., moving barn
500.00
American Woolen Co., labor on barn
314.10
The Higgin Mfg. Co., window screens and shades
110.00
Elmer F. Conkey, grading
45.00
Underwriter's Equipment Co., Fire ex- tinguishers
37.50
Dana W. Clark, engineering
18.00
Boston and Lawrence Despatch
.38
Total expenditure
$6088.43
Transferred to Almshouse
371.94
Balance
39.63
$6500.00
$6500. 00
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AIDING MOTHERS WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN
Appropriation
$2500.00
Town cases
$3200.45
Paid other towns
663.82
Paid account other towns
1460.69
Total expenditure
5324.96
Received from State
$1532.90
Received from towns
1291.13
2824.03
Net expenditure
2500.93
Overdrawn
.93
$2500.93
$2500.93
STATISTICS OF ANDOVER ALMSHOUSE
Number of inmates January 1, 1923
10
Number admitted during year
2
Number of deaths
2
Number discharged
1
Number of inmates January 1, 1924
9
Number between 20 and 30 years of age
1
Number between 60 and 70 years of age
4
Number between 70 and 80 years of age
2
Number between 80 and 90 years of age
2
62
ASSESSORS' REPORT
-
We herewith submit our annual report.
Number of males assessed
2579
Personal estate
$3,660,020.00
Real estate
11,164,450.00
$14,824,470.00
Poll tax
12,895.00
Tax on personal estate
97,725.12
Tax on real estate
298,092.31
$408,712.43
Moth assessments
2,143.27
Abatements
Personal
$445.71
Real estate
246.18
691.89
Rate of taxation per $1000
$26.70
Number of
Horses assessed
441
Cows assessed
916
Neat cattle
54
Swine
101
Fowl
20493
Dwellings
2011
Acres of land
17804
FRANK H. HARDY, Chairman CHARLES BOWMAN ANDREW McTERNEN Board of Assessors
63
REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
This has been a very successful year for the Tree Department.
We have cut and burned approximately forty miles of roadside brush, removed fifty large trees and planted seventy-five new shade trees in different sections of the town. We also pruned shade trees on twenty streets. There is as much needed to be done in 1924. In order to carry on the work of this Department, I ask that the sum of $6000.00 be appropriated.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD H. BERRY
Tree Warden
REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
I herewith submit my report of the Moth Department for year ending December 31, 1923.
The moth situation in Andover looks very favorable and I want to thank the property owners for their earnest co-operation. The pests are on the decrease, still there are enough left to seed the town if we do not use the same precaution as in previous years. We have had two of our old sprayers rebuilt with new engines so we are well equipped for the spraying season.
To carry on the work of this department, I ask that the sum of $6000.00 be appropriated.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD H. BERRY
Moth Superintendent
64
POLICE DEPARTMENT
REPORT OF CHIEF
To the Board of Selectmen:
GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit the report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1923.
Whole number of arrests 208.
Females 4. Males 204
OFFENSES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
Assault
5
Assault with intent to rob
1
Assault on wife
1
Assault to rape
1
Arson
1
Breaking and entering.
2
Bastardy
1
Drunk
30
Disturbance
5
Disposing of leased property
1
Fishing on the Lord's Day
6
Fishing without license
2
Gaming on the Lord's Day
4
Gunning without license
1
Insane
3
Interfering with an officer
2
Keeping unlicensed dog
1
Larceny
8
Loaded revolver in possession of
2
Manslaughter
2
Operating Motor Vehicle while under the influence of liquor 2
:
65
Operating Motor Vehicle so as to endanger the lives and safety of the people
2
Operating Motor Vehicle without license
9
Minor Violation of Motor Vehicle Law
72
Non-payment of Taxes
1
Truancy
1
Trespass
1
Unlawful appropriation of Motor Vehicle
2
Violation of Liquor Law
2
Violation of Town ordinance
2
Vagrancy
7
Indecent exposure
1
Malicious mischief
4
Total
208
DISPOSITION OF CASES
Appealed
10
Paid fines in Lower Court
69
Probation
28
On file
12
Discharged
22
Committed to Danvers Insane Hospital
4
Committed to Tewksbury (State Infirmary)
6
Committed to House of Correction
7
Committed to State Farm
3
Suspended sentence to House of Correction
4
Suspended sentence to State Farm
2
Returned to Parents
7
Continued for sentence
22
Held for Grand Jury
6
Arrested for out of town officers
6
Total
208
MISCELLANEOUS
Fines paid in Lower Court
$1635.00
Fines paid in Superior Court
416.60
Value of property stolen
1800.00
66
Value of property recovered Police Equipment Dead bodies cared for Doors found open at night
1500.00
1000.00
4 102
SUPERIOR COURT FINDINGS
No Bill Found
2
Cases Pending
4
On Probation Paid Fines
2
7
Nol prossed
5
FRANK M. SMITH
Chief of Police
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67
SPRING GROVE CEMETERY
The trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery submit the following report :-
The care of the cemetery has been carried on as usual and much has been accomplished according to finances.
A large tract on the east side has been cleared and broken up. Over an acre has been sown down and made available for new lots.
The tool house has been moved from its old location to the entrance of the cemetery, making it more convenient for the Superintendent and others.
Over 50 small pines have been set out along the west side of the cemetery. This spot is very sandy and not suitable for lots. Numerous shrubs have been set out on both sides of the cemetery, especially where the old pines were.
Favorable comment has been made by all visiting caretakers and undertakers of our new tomb.
Warren L. Johnson who has served on the Board so faithfully resigned on account of his departure to Nova Scotia. Mr. Fred Swanton has been chosen to fill his place.
The Board of Trustees ask outside of the regular appropriation, for $6500.00 to purchase the adjacent land which borders the cemetery on the east side and takes in all the land to Abbot Street and Porter Road. This the board feels is necessary as Andover is growing fast and with this new land will complete the cemetery for years to come.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER I. MORSE, Chairman DAVID R. LAWSON DANIEL H. POOR FRED A. SWANTON EVERETT M. LUNDGREN JOHN W. STARK FRED E. CHEEVER
FRED E. CHEEVER, Clerk of the Board of Trustees.
68
STATISTICS OF SPRING GROVE CEMETERY
Number of lots sold as per last report
550
Number of lots sold in 1923
8
Total number sold
558
Total number of single graves sold
201
Number of interments as per last report
1631
Number of interments in 1923
57
Total number of interments
1688
FRED A. SWANTON
Superintendent
4
69
ANIMAL INSPECTOR'S REPORT
To the Board of Selectmen :-
GENTLEMEN: - I hereby submit my report for the time be- ginning January 8, 1923, and ending December 31, 1923.
Number of cattle inspected
1385
Number of swine
471
Number of sheep
22
Number of stables
143
Number of cattle condemned affected with tubercu-
losis
6
Number of stables disinfected
6
Interstate cattle identified and released
165
Number of dogs quarantined
20
Number of dogs affected with rabies
30
Respectfully submitted,
RAY S. YOUMANS
Inspector of Animals
70
REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Selectmen.
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit my report of the Building Inspector's Department from December 31, 1922, to December 31, 1923.
Whole number of permits granted
204
Dwellings
98
Two-tenement dwellings
9
Garages
31
Additions and alterations
23
Business blocks
1
Stores
3
Warehouses
4
Apartment of twenty tenements
1
Sheds
4
Dairy
1
Clubhouses
1
Schoolhouses
1
Coal pockets
1
Banks
1
Henhouses
7
Camps
7
Filling stations
2
Elevators
9
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH I. PITMAN
Building Inspector
71
MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Land and Buildings
Equip. and other Property
Total
Town Hall
$ 62900
$ 3000
$ 65900
Fire Department
41500
30000
71500
Police Department
1000
1000
Schools
293500
10000
303500
Library
42000
10000
52000
Water Department
84450
300600
385050
Sewer Department
8000
475000
483000
Highway Department
4500
5275
9775
Tree Warden and Moth De- partment
5000
5000
Almshouse
41000
7500
48500
Park Department
30200
30200
Cemeteries
16000
500
16500
Weights and Measures
350
350
Hay Scales
350
350
Old Schoolhouse, Ballard- yale
5000
5000
Punchard School Fund
77000
77000
Memorial Hall Invest.
Funds
73491
73491
Other Unproductive Proper- ties
9 acres land, Burnham Rd.
2500
2500
9 acres land, Indian Ridge (gravel pit)
3000
3000
Totals
$634550
$999066
$1633616
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TOWN OF ANDOVER - JURY LIST
Abbott, Newton S.
Carpenter
Armitage, Charles H.
Operative
Averill, George L.
Farmer
Bailey, Charles L.
Retired
Bailey, Henry B.
Farmer
Bailey, Ralph
Farmer
Bailey, Samuel H.
Farmer
Bancroft, William A.
Retired
Bassett, Arthur W.
Clerk
Baxter, George H.
Gardener
Barrett, Patrick J.
Ins. Collector
Boutwell, Edward W.
Farmer
Boutwell, Everett S.
Farmer
Burns, David F.
Signal Operator
Cates, A. Lincoln
Gardener
Cannon, Gordon R.
Salesman
Carter, George M.
Farmer
Chase, Herbert F.
Storekeeper
Clark, Herbert
Carpenter Retired
Cole, Joseph F.
Cole, Roscoe K.
Carpenter
Coleman, Walter H.
Retired
Comeau, Arthur N.
Carpenter
Coutts, William C.
Retired
Dresser
Dane, George A. Doyle, Thomas J.
Fireman Farmer
Watchman
Gardener Chauffeur
Farmer
River Rd. 123 Haverhill St.
Reservation St. Main St. High Plain Rd. Porter Rd. Porter Rd. Lowell Junc. Hidden Rd. 43 Lowell St. 88 Chestnut St. Pleasant St. Pleasant St. Chester St.
47 Whittier St. 54 Salem St. High Plain Rd. Summer St. Tewksbury St. Hidden Rd. 115 Elm St. 42 Chestnut St. Highland Rd. 60 Maple Ave. Andover St. Holt Rd. Chandler Rd. 6 Sutherland St. 15 Abbot St. 54 Haverhill St. Pleasant St.
Disbrow, George W. Dunnells, George C. Fairweather, James D.
Fleming, Edward, Jr. Flint, Edwin M.
73
Flaherty, Michael J. Garland, George M. Gordon, Alexander Hannon, Patrick J. Harrington, Daniel F. Hill, Charles A. Hill, Paul Hill, Ira B.
Spinner Electrician Belt Maker
Retired
Farmer Electrician
Farmer
13 Chestnut St. Jenkins Rd.
Hilton, Henry
Operative
Holt, George A.
Carpenter
Hovey, James H.
Carpenter
Jaques, Robert
Farmer
Electrician
Clerk Moraine St
Kendall, Frank H. E.
Carpenter
7 Chestnut St.
Lawson, George D.
Retired
35 Maple Ave.
Lawson, John B.
Machinist
Lee, Harry F.
Farmer
Lynch, Joseph P.
Switchman
9 Chestnut St. Pleasant St. Tewksbury St. Whittier St. Main St.
May, George M.
Painter
McIntyre, William D.
Clerk
Andover St. Center St.
Miller, George R.
Salesman
Mosher, James R.
Clerk
21 Balmoral St.
Morrissey, William B.
Electrician
66 Poor St. Clark Rd.
Nason, Harry C.
Carpenter
Poultry Business
Boutwell Rd.
Nolan, Joseph P.
Plumber
7 Cuba St.
Noyes, John L.
Farmer
Lovejoy Rd. Center St. Marland St.
O'Donnell, John A. Petrie, George B.
Janitor Farmer
Chickering Ct.
Pike, Warren G. Pitman, Joseph I. Platt, Henry W. Purcell, James F.
Carpenter
Laurel Lane 17 Summer St. Center St. 36 Elm St.
Reilly, Bernard J.
Remmes, Joseph T.
Rennie, George
Gardener Electrician
79 Haverhill St. Missionary Lane Argilla Rd.
Farmer
River St. Prospect Hill Rd. 82 Poor St. Elm St. Osgood St.
Night Watchman
Lupine Rd. 67 High St. 8 Summer St. Main St.
River St. Main St.
Jaquith, Newton Keane, Mark M.
Mahoney, Timothy J.
Clerk
Newton, Charles M.
O'Donnell, Hugh F.
Moulder
Switchman
Overseer Baker
74
Riley, John A. Riley, Joseph A.
Retired
Wool Sorter
Robinson, William C. Scott, David M.
Blacksmith
Warp Dresser
Shaw, Irving R.
Wool Sorter
Sherry, Frank J.
Pattern Maker
Sherry, Richard
Moulder
Stott, Joseph E.
Clerk
High St.
Stewart, James
Retired
Red Spring Rd.
Taylor, Loren E.
Clerk
11 Washington Ave.
Todd, Henry
Clerk
60 Poor St.
Trow, Henry J.
Wool Sorter
River St.
Valentine, Franklin S.
Clerk
20 Elm St.
Walker, Salmond C.
Carpenter
Chester St.
Ward, George D.
Farmer
Lowell St.
Whitman, David O.
Rubber Worker
9 Pine St.
Center St. Center St. 427 No. Main St. 19 Avon St. High St. Andover St. Chestnut St.
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REPORT OF TAX COLLECTOR
1920
Amount of warrant
$804.09
Added to warrant
198.22
Moth work
1.30
Interest
129.76
Collected taxes
$1002.31
Collected Moth work
1.30
Interest
129.76
$1133.37
$1133.37
1921
Amount of warrant
$15062.73
Added to warrant
66.44
Moth work
419.35
Interest
1529.93
Collected taxes
$14680.60
Collected Moth work
419.35
Interest
1529.93
Abated
171.64
Uncollected
*276.93
$17078.45
$17078.45
1922
Amount of warrant
$46755.50
Added to warrant
27.97
Moth work
378.48
Interest
1274.02
Collected taxes
$32164.02
Collected Moth work
.378.48
Interest
1274.02
Abated
325.40
Uncollected
14294.05
$48435.97
$48435.97
*Amount now collected
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1923
Amount of warrant
$410855.70
Added to warrant
339.02
Interest
108.35
Moth work
1896.57
Collected taxes
$356658.41
Collected Moth work
1896.57
Interest
108.35
Abated
1558.89
Uncollected
52977.42
$413199.64 $413199.64
SUMMARY COLLECTOR'S CASH ACCOUNT, 1923 AMOUNT COLLECTED AND PAID TO TOWN TREASURER
Taxes
Moth Work
Interest
Total
1920
$ 1002.31
$ 1.30
$ 129.76
$ 1133.37
1921
14680.60
419.35
1529.93
16629.88
1922
32164.02
378.48
1274.02
33816.52
1923
356658.41
1896.57
108.35
358663.33
Int. on Deposits
257.16
257.16
$404505.34
$2695.70
$3299.22
$410500.26
WILLIAM B. CHEEVER
Collector of Taxes
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CORNELL FUND
RECEIPTS
Amount of Fund Deposited in Savings Bank Balance from last account Savings Bank interest
$5000.00
5000.00
$144.75
245.00
$389.75
EXPENDITURES
Expended for coal and wood
$182.56
Balance on hand
207.19
$389.75
JOHN C. ANGUS CHARLES N. MARLAND W. DACRE WALKER
Trustees
Y
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Selectmen.
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit the report of the Andover Fire Department, from January 1, 1923, to January 1, 1924.
During this time the Department has answered 160 bell and 22 still alarms of fire.
Have laid 8050 feet of 21/2-inch hose and 3025 feet of 34-inch hose, using 1010 gallons of chemical, and 910 feet of ladders.
Value of buildings where fires have occurred $440,500: loss by fires $165,000, mostly covered by insurance.
The Department consists of one Combination Hose and Chemical, one Combination Hose, Chemical and Pump, one Ladder Truck, one Brush Fire Truck, one two-horse Hose Wagon, one exercise wagon, two sleds, and four sets of double harness. We have 6000 feet of 212-inch hose in good condition.
CHARLES F. EMERSON
Chief Engineer
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BOARD OF HEALTH NURSE AND AGENT
To the Board of Health.
There have been 213 cases of contagious diseases reported, classified and compared with 1922 and 1921 as follows:
1923
1922
1921
Influenza
51
125
0
Tuberculosis
6
11
10
Incephalitis Lethargica
0
0
0
Typhoid Fever
0
0
6
Scarlet Fever
15
15
36
Diphtheria
8
16
21
Chicken Pox
18
14
25
Whooping Cough
46
75
2
Measles
16
44
358
Mumps
5
7
5
Suppurative Conjunctivitis
0
0
1
Lobar Pneumonia
15
14
4
Anterio Poliomyelitis
1
2
3
German Measles
3
1
0
Septic Sore Throat
0
2
0
Ophthalmia Neonatorum
2
1
0
Gonorrhea
5
1
0
Syphilis
4
1
0
Rabies
18
0
0
213
328
471
80
DEATHS FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
1923
1922
1921
Tuberculosis
3
5
6
Typhoid Fever
0
0
1
Tetanus
0
0
2
Measles
0
0
1
Lobar Pneumonia
0
3
2
Scarlet Fever
0
0
1
Diphtheria
0
3
0
Influenza
3
0
0
6
11
13
During the year I made 1749 sanitary and sick calls. Miscellaneous visits as follows:
Accident, emergency and obstetrical
21
Erysipelas
23
Carcinoma
4
Diphtheria Cultures for diagnosis
3
Diphtheria Cultures for release
53
Dressings
40
Prenatal and child-welfare
117
261
This year has differed to a certain extent as to Public Health work. The public seemed to have been more interested as to sanitation. Many complaints were made where careless people were the cause of unhealthy nuisances.
The public as a whole are beginning to realize the necessity of clean and sanitary surroundings; that it is imperative that all rules and regulations be enforced if we wish to preserve a high standard of living and enjoy good health. Many of the com- plaints were due to the fact that much refuse was dumped upon private property, which is contrary to town rules. All refuse must be deposited at the Public Dump.
It is true we have some very unsightly places which, though we have tried to remedy them, are in some cases only unsightly and not unsanitary. Where there is no danger to the health of
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the public we have no laws by which to inforce the cleaning up of such places.
As the public will notice we have had what one could term a very fine health record for the year 1923. There have been fewer cases of contagious diseases, owing to the fact that the Board of Health has insisted upon strict quarantine. It may seem hard for those who are unfortunate enough to have some communicable disease, to live up to the laws of quarantine, but we sincerely hope they will be farsighted enough to know it is for the welfare of the community in which they live, and that they in turn will also derive a benefit in the end.
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