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HAVERHILL STREET BRIDGE
Received from State
$9851.29
Paid Boston & Maine R.R.
$9851.29
$9851.29
$9851.29
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NORTH MAIN STREET (ARTICLE 4)
Appropriation
$50000.00
Received from State and County
62873.21
Payrolls
$ 316.49
Joseph P. McCabe Inc., Contractor
96960.35
1065.02
Approved bills Damages
5850.00
Total expenditure
$104191.86
Balance
8681.35
$112873.21 $112873.21
STATE TAXES
Andover's proportion of State Tax
$24820.00
Andover's proportion of Highway Tax
1983.87
Bank Tax
329.87
Auditing Municipal Accounts
1429.05
Veteran's Exemption
31.93
Snow Removal
191.35
Treasurer of Commonwealth
$28786.07
$28786.07
$28786.07
COUNTY TAX
Andover's proportion of County Tax Treasurer of Essex County
$37670.91
$37670.91
$37670.91
$37670.91
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TEMPORARY LOANS
National Shawmut Bank, Notes 126-128 Rate 5.28 $ 75000.00 Merchants National Bank, Notes 129-133 Rate 5.37 100000.00 Merchants National Bank, Notes 134-137 Rate 5.44 100000.00 Repaid Loans $275000.00
$275000.00 $275000.00
RESERVE FUND
Transferred from Overlay Reserve
$5000.00
Transferred to Outside Relief
$1500.00
Transferred to Insurance
67.18
Transferred to Snow Removal
2159.74
Transferred to Town Officers
227.47
Transferred to Tree Warden
37.05
Transferred to Moth Department
17.82
Total Balance
$4009.26
990.74
$5000.00
$5000.00
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Report of Tax Collector
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1927
Amount of warrant
$26554.99
Added to warrant
7.93
Amount of moth warrant
66.15
Amount of interest
3081.38
Taxes collected
$26144.59
Moth collected
66.15
Interest
3081.38
Taxes abated
418.33
$29710.45
$29710.45
1928
Amount of warrant
$70111.70
Added to warrant
1.25
Amount of moth warrant
222.70
Interest
1728.43
Taxes collected
$40348.06
Moth collected
133.95
Interest
1728.43
Taxes abated
258.75
Taxes uncollected
29506.14
Moth uncollected
88.75
$72064.08
$72064.08
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1929
Amount of warrant
$445864.55
Amount of December warrant
352.69
Amount of moth warrant
1727.56
Amount of Excise warrant
31627.60
Interest
132.55
Taxes collected
$372912.11
Moth collected
1441.77
Excise tax collected
24803.44
Interest
132.55
Taxes abated
434.78
Excise tax abated
1996.30
Moth abated
49.99
Tax uncollected
72870.35
Moth uncollected
235.80
Excise uncollected
4827.86
$479704.95
$479704.95
SUMMARY COLLECTOR'S CASH ACCOUNT, 1929 AMOUNT COLLECTED AND PAID TO TOWN TREASURER
Taxes
Moth Work
Interest
Total
1927
$ 26144.59
$ 66.15
$3081.38 1728.43 132.55
$ 29292.12
1928
40348.06
133.95
42210.44
1929
397715.55
1441.77
399289.87
$464208.20
$1641.87
$4942.36
$470792.43
Certificate of Lien $1.00
WILLIAM B. CHEEVER Collector of Taxes
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Assessors' Report
We herewith submit our annual report:
Number of assessed polls, 2822
Personal estate
$ 4,067,590.00
Real estate
13,195,800.00
$17,263,390.00
Tax on polls
5,644.00
Tax on Personal estate
103,724.81
Tax on Real estate
336,495.74
$445,864.55
Moth Assessment
1,727.56
Abatements
Personal
119.85
Real
314.93
Moth
49.99
$484.77
Rate of Taxation per $1000 $25.50
Number of assessed
Horses
253
Cows
842
Sheep
3
Neat Cattle
99
Swine
184
Fowl
19,361
Dwellings
2,320
Acres of land
17,658
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DECEMBER ASSESSMENTS
Number of assessed polls, 65 Real estate
$8715.00
$8715.00
Tax on Polls
$130.00
Tax on Real estate
222.69
$352.69
MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX
Number vehicles assessed, 2968
Assessed valuation
$1,211,350.00
Tax
31,627.60
Abatements
2,533.62
Rate per $1000
29.65
FRANK H. HARDY ANDREW McTERNEN JEREMIAH J. DALY Board of Assessors
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MUNICIPAL PROPERTIES AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Land and Buildings
Equip. and other Property
Total
Town Hall
$ 70000
$ 8000
$ 78000
Fire Department
48000
40000
88000
Police Department
500
500
Schools
491700
10000
501700
Library
90000
10000
100000
Water Department
79950
433050
513000
Sewer Department
5000
475000
480000
Highway Department
6000
6000
Tree Warden and Moth Dept.
5000
5000
Infirmary
41500
7500
49000
Park Department
40350
40350
Cemeteries
18000
500
18500
Weights and Measures
350
350
Town Scales
1000
1000
Old Schoolhouse, Ballardvale
5000
77000
77000
Memorial Hall Invest. Funds
73100
73100
Nine Acres Land, Burnham Rd.
2800
2800
Pomps Pond Beach
3500
3500
Totals
$895800
$1147000
$2042800
5000
Punchard School Fund
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CORNELL FUND
Principal Fund
$5000.00
Deposited in Andover Savings Bank
$1000.00
Deposited in Essex Savings Bank
1000.00
Deposited in Broadway Savings Bank
1000.00
Central Savings Bank
1000.00
City Institution for Savings
1000.00
$5000.00
RECEIPTS
Balance from last account
$114.69
Savings Bank interest
240.00
$354.69
EXPENDITURES
Expended for coal and wood
$212.00
Balance on hand
142.69
$354.69
JOHN C. ANGUS CHARLES N. MARLAND W. DACRE WALKER
Trustees
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SPRING GROVE CEMETERY
The Trustees of Spring Grove Cemetery submit the following report for the year 1929:
The cemetery has been kept up to its usual beauty in spite of the drought during the summer and fall.
The policy of chaining the entrances during the winter and spring, except for funerals, is still in force while the frost is in the ground.
Nearly 3000 feet of cement curbing has been set on the new section and crushed stone has been laid on the main drive from the entrance to end.
An attractive rugged stone wall has been laid from the main entrance and running to the tool house.
Over thirty evergreen trees and many shrubs have been set out in different sections of the cemetery.
As a start over $150. has been spent, to beautify, drain and lay out the Old Railroad path which runs through the cemetery. It will take over a period of five years to finish this project.
Several acres near the Legion Lot have been cleared of brush and stumps and in time same will be brought to and sown down, ready to be laid out into lots.
The Trustees recommend an appropriation of $8000, to carry on the work of the cemetery.
This year over $4000 was turned back as income and sale of lots.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER I. MORSE, Chairman ยท WALTER E. CURTIS DAVID R. LAWSON EVERETT M. LUNDGREN
J. W. STARK FRED A. SWANTON
FRED E. CHEEVER
FRED E. CHEEVER, Clerk of Board of Trustees.
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STATISTICS OF SPRING GROVE CEMETERY
Number of lots sold as per last report
633
Number sold in 1929
9
Total number sold
642
Total number single graves sold
223
Number sold in 1929
5
Total number sold
228
Number of interments as per last report
2005
Number of interments in 1929
55
Total number interments
2060
FRED A. SWANTON,
Superintendent
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover
GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1929.
Platform Scales over 5000 lbs.
Sealed
11
Platform Scales under 5000 lbs.
37
Counter Scales over 100 lbs.
6
Counter scales under 100 lbs.
61
Beam Scales over 100 lbs.
1
Spring Scales over 100 lbs.
9
Spring Scales under 100 lbs. (Condemned 1)
66
55
Computing Scales under 100 lbs.
Sealed
24
Personal Weighing Scales
21
(Condemned 2)
Prescription Scales
Sealed
4
Avoirdupois Scales
279
Apothecary Scales
66
81
(Condemned 9)
Metric Weights
Sealed
36
Vehicle Tanks
7
Liquid Measures
69
Glass Graduates
456
Gasoline Pumps
76
Kerosene Pumps
22
Quantities on Pumps
442
Yardsticks
8
Public Schools (6)-Personal Weighing
No Charge
St. Augustine's School (1)-Personal Weighing
Camp Manning (1)-Personal Weighing
Red Cross (1)-Personal Weighing
16
Town Scales (1)-sealed
I have collected from December 1, 1928 to November 30, 1929, $152.65.
JOSEPH P. LYNCH Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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REPORT OF TREE WARDEN
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This Department has cut approximately twenty miles of brush in the out-lying districts; cut obstructed corners on the travelled roads; removed limbs that were covering street-lights, also re- moved over two-hundred loads of dead and low limbs; set out seventy-five maple and five elm trees.
The generous co-operation of the "New England Power Com- pany" in removing dead trees and limbs through which high- voltage wires ran, has been greatly appreciated.
The trees in the central part of the town are in fair condition; but there is much trimming and cavity work to be done over a short period of time in order to save a good many of our trees.
Cavity work has been done this year on Morton, Bartlet, Locke and Florence Streets, and Maple Avenue.
Apparently this branch of the work has not received any atten- tion for years. I, therefore recommend that the sum of $6000.00 (Six-thousand dollars) be appropriated to carry on the work of this Department.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH T. BERRY, Tree Warden
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REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
The gypsy-moth infestation has been general in all parts of the Town; especially heavy in the south district, there being two- hundred acres of woodland stripped in the past two years. The inspections made this fall show that conditions are somewhat improved.
The brown-tail moth situation seems to be well taken care of. We have collected a few scattered webs on private property, but do not look for the infestation to be any heavier the coming year.
There is a large call for spraying on private property, and in order to give better service in this branch of the work, I recom- mend the purchase of a power sprayer; the cost not to exceed $300.00 (Three-hundred dollars). This will give the Department two power sprayers.
To carry on the work of this Department I recommend the sum of $5000.00 (Five-thousand dollars) be appropriated.
Respectfully submitted,
RALPH T. BERRY, Moth Superintendent
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REPORT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover;
GENTLEMEN :
I herewith submit my report of the Building Inspector's Department for the year 1929.
A total of one hundred sixty-four permits were issued; ninety- six for new work, forty-one for additions and twenty-seven for alterations:
Dwellings
12
Alterations
27
Additions
41
Garages (single stall)
19
Garages (more than one stall)
18
Hen Houses
16
Barns
4
Brooder Houses
8
Log Cabins
3
Storage
3
Hotel
1
Art Museum
1
Restaurant
1
Elevator
1
Store
1
Roadside Stand
1
Filling Station
1
Rabbit House
1
Swan House
1
Shed
1
Dam
1
Summer House
1
Camp
1
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164
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Dormitories in town containing eight or more rooms above the second story were inspected to see that they comply with the law relative to safety appliances, and a report of each inspection was forwarded to the Commissioner of Public Safety.
The elevators in town were inspected and a report on each sent to the Commissioner of Public Safety.
Respectfully submitted, EDWARD R. LAWSON Building Inspector
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TOWN PHYSICIAN'S REPORT
Board of Selectmen, Town of Andover, Massachusetts
DEAR SIRS :-
I, herewith, wish to submit the report of the medical cases seen by the undersigned, in the capacity of Town Physician, during the year, nineteen hundred twenty-nine. This also includes the care of the Town Infirmary.
Medical cases at home: No. of calls 74
Medical cases in office : No. of calls
43
Maternity cases 1
Respectfully yours,
JOHN J. HARTIGAN, M.D.
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ANIMAL INSPECTOR'S REPORT
January 29, 1930
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover:
GENTLEMEN :
I hereby submit my annual report for the year ending Decem- ber 31, 1929.
Number of cattle inspected
1092
Number of swine inspected 841
Number of sheep inspected
13
Number of stables inspected
121
Number of cattle condemned affected with tuberculosis
1
Number of interstate cattle identified and released
289
Number of dogs quarantined
15
Number of dogs affected with rabies
2
RAY S. YOUMANS, D.V.M.
Inspector of Animals
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Fire Department
Andover, Mass., February 7, 1930
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover.
GENTLEMEN :
I herewith submit the report of the Andover Fire Department from January 1, 1929 to January 1, 1930.
During this time the department has answered 120 bell and 93 still alarms.
The value of buildings and contents where fires have occurred is $228,300.00, loss on same $12,007.00 mostly covered by in- surance.
The equipment consists of one combination hose and chemical, one combination hose chemical and pump, one combination hose, booster tank and pump, one ladder truck, one brush fire truck, one ambulance, 7300 feet of 2 1/2-inch hose.
During the year the ambulance has answered two hundred forty-eight (248) calls to move sick or injured persons to their homes or hospitals.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES F. EMERSON
Chief of Fire Department
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TOWN OF ANDOVER-JURY LIST (JUNE 24, 1929)
Alexander, John P. Allen, William A.
Anderson, Burtt M.
Plumber
Anderson, John H.
Asst. Engineer
Bailey, Charles L.
Retired
Bailey, Ralph A.
Salesman
Bancroft, William A.
Meat Business Clark Rd.
Barnard, Foster C.
Clerk
14 High St.
Barrett, Patrick J.
Ins. Collector
102 Chestnut St.
Beatley, Ralph E. E.
Retired 129 Chestnut St. Farmer 174 High St. 72 Elm St.
Black, David D.
Insurance
Boutwell, Arthur T.
Chemist
67 Shawsheen Rd.
Boutwell, Edward W.
Boutwell, Everett S.
Farmer
Pleasant St.
Buchan, Charles S.
Furn. Business
81 Central St.
Buchan, Raymond L.
Retired
Lincoln St.
Burke, John J.
Rubber Worker Andover St.
Burke, Michael A.
Undertaker
131 No. Main St.
Burns, David F.
Signal Operator
Chester St.
Cannon, Gordon R.
Farmer 54 Salem St.
Carter, George M.
Farmer High Plain Rd. 7 Arundel St.
Christie, George A.
Real Estate Agent
Clark, Thomas T.
Builder
Comeau, Arthur N.
Carpenter
4 Stirling St. 26 Salem St. 9 Hidden Rd.
Crawford, Frank S. Dea, Thomas P.
Clerk Laborer
28 Summer St.
Deyermond, Robert V.
Janitor 6 Washington Ave.
Disbrow, George W.
Farmer Chandler Rd. Laborer 19 Harding St.
Doherty, Martin
Machinist
Music Store
74 Summer St. 30 Chestnut St.
87 Chestnut St. 94 Poor St. 20 Enmore St. Porter Rd.
Berry, Samuel D.
Farmer Pleasant St.
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Doherty, William J. Doyle, Thomas J. Driscoll, John J.
Dunnells, George C.
Watchman
Spinner
Chauffeur
Farmer
Foster, Frank M.
Carpenter
Gibson, William H.
Salesman
Gordon, Alexander E.
Belt Maker
Gordon, William
Machinist
Gould, Milo H.
Farmer
Hannon, Patrick J.
Retired
4 Florence St.
Hill, Charles A.
Electrician 13 Chestnut St.
Hill, Ira B.
Night Watchman
Hill, Paul
Farmer
Hilton, Henry
Operative
Holt, George A.
Carpenter
Hovey, James H.
Carpenter
Hulme, Samuel P.
Real Estate
12 Brook St.
Jaques, Robert
Second Hand, Mill
River St.
Jenkins, Charles B.
Clerk 54 Chestnut St.
Keane, Mark
Shipper
3 Moraine St.
Ledwell, William T.
Retired
89 Main St. Abbot St.
Lynch, Joseph P.
Switchman
Tewksbury St.
Mahoney, Timothy J.
Clerk
80 High St. Main St.
McDonald, Frank S.
P. O. Clerk
109 Chestnut St.
McDonald, William L.
Bookkeeper
Railroad St.
Grocer
20 Cuba St.
Milne, David Mitchell, William G.
Machinist
79 Chestnut St.
Morrison, John L.
Retired
68 Elm St.
Morrissey, William B.
Electrician
66 Poor St.
Mosher, James R.
Clerk
Nason, Harry C.
Carpenter
Noyes, John L.
Farmer
21 Balmoral St. Clark Rd. Lovejoy Rd.
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21 Harding St. Holt Rd. 36 Summer St. 6 Sutherland St. River St. 13 Hillside Ave. Pleasant St
Contractor Engineer
Carpenter
Flaherty, Michael J. Fleming, Edward H.
Flint, Edwin M. Forbes, David A.
Rubber Worker
41/2 Ridge St. 29 Summer St. 33 Chestnut St. 82 Poor St. 80 Poor St. Main St.
Lupine Rd. Jenkins Rd. 67 High St. 8 Summer St. Main St.
Livingston, Harold S.
Florist
May, George M.
Painter
O'Donnell, Hugh F. Petrie, George B. Pike, Walter E. Pitman, Joseph I. Platt, Henry W.
Moulder Laborer
Contractor
Carpenter
Overseer
Poland, Austin S.
Carpenter
Pomeroy, Llewellyn D.
Electrician Baker
Purcell, James F.
Reilly, Bernard
Gardener
Remick, Harry H.
Coal Dealer
Remmes, Joseph T.
Electrician
Rennie, George
Farmer
Riley, John A.
Retired
Riley, Joseph A.
Wool Sorter
Ryley, James
Clerk
50 Salem St.
Scott, David M.
Overseer
Shaw, Irving R.
Wool Sorter
19 Avon St. Andover St.
Sherry, Frank R.
Pattern Maker
Andover St.
Sherry, Richard J.
Mill Worker
Steinert, Arthur E.
Contractor
Stott, Joseph E.
Clerk
High St.
Sullivan, Augustine P.
Paymaster
Walnut Ave.
Swenson, John A. S.
Spinner
200 No. Main St. 60 Poor St.
Traynor, John
Real Estate
18 Carisbrooke St. River St.
Trow, Henry J.
Truck Driver
78 Lowell St.
Ward, Paul A.
Clerk
Bellevue Rd.
West, Archibald L.
Electrician 30 Enmore St.
Farmer Reservation St.
Farmer Reservation St.
Whitman, David O.
Rubber Worker 35 Pine St.
Woodbridge, Lewis E.
Painter 28 Washington Ave.
Wright, Herbert M.
Building Cont. 166 Chestnut St.
Center St. 6 Chickering Ct. Lowell St. 17 Summer St. Center St. 8 Elm Ct. 46 Chestnut St. 26 Elm St. 79 Haverhill St. 37 Maple Ave. Woodland Rd.
Argilla Rd. Center St. River St.
Chester St. 17 William St.
Todd, Henry
Janitor
Ward, George D.
Farmer
White; Sidney P.
White, Winthrop K.
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Punchard Free School
REV. CHARLES W. HENRY, President
EDMOND E. HAMMOND, Clerk and Treasurer
*REV. E. VICTOR BIGELOW MYRON E. GUTTERSON REV. NEWMAN MATTHEWS FREDERIC S. BOUTWELL HENRY G. TYER
JOHN H. CAMPION *Deceased
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TRUSTEES OF PUNCHARD FREE SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL FUND
January 1, 1929
Cash in Banks
$21225.00
Real Estate Mortgages
30925.00
Loan, secured by collateral
25000.00
$77150.00
December 31, 1929
Cash in Banks
25875.00
Real Estate Mortgages
26275.00
Loan, secured by collateral
25000.00
$77150.00
INCOME ACCOUNT
January 1, 1929
Cash on hand
$ 1957.44
Interest received
4215.18
$ 6172.62
EXPENDITURES
M. E. Stevens, Instructor
$ 2600.00
N. C. Hamblin, Principal
1100.00
Insurance
25.00
Safe Deposit Box rent
10.00
Flowers
2.00
E. E. Hammond, Treasurer
200.00
Cash on hand, December 31, 1929
2235.62
$ 6172.62
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GOLDSMITH FUND
January 1, 1929 Cash in Savings Bank
$ 290.43 14.67
Dividends received
$ 305.10
December 31, 1929
Prizes awarded
10.00
Cash in Savings Bank
295.10
$ 305.10
RESERVE FUND
January 1, 1929
Cash in Savings Bank
$3384.57
Interest received
171.32
$3555.89
December 31, 1929
Cash in Savings Bank
$3555.89
DRAPER FUND
January 1, 1929
Cash on hand
$1612.11
Dividends received
81.60
$1693.71
Scholarship awarded
50.00
December 31, 1929
Cash in Savings Bank
$1643.71
BARNARD FUND
January 1, 1929
Cash on hand
$ 25.50
Dividend Union Pac. R. R.
40.00
$
65.50
PRIZES AWARDED
First
20.00
Second
12.00
Third
8.00
December 31, 1929, Cash on hand
25.50
$ 65.50
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Board of Health Nurse and Agent
To the Board of Health :
As Nurse and Agent I submit the following report for the year 1929. There have been 383 contagious diseases reported, classified and compared with 1927 and 1928 as follows:
1929
1928
1927
Anthrax
0
1
0
Dog Bite
5
2
0
Bacillary Dysentery
1
0
0
Encephalitis Lethargica
1
0
0
Trachoma
1
0
0
Tuberculosis
5
7
11
Epidemic Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis
1
0
1
Typhoid Fever
0
1
0
Scarlet Fever
20
13
87
Diphtheria
1
2
0
Chicken Pox
27
86
17
Whooping Cough
25
32
29
Measles
43
156
20
Mumps
19
4
60
Anterio Poliomyelitis
0
0
8
Lobar Pneumonia
4
13
12
German Measles
185
0
9
Septic Sore Throat
0
0
0
Gonorrhea
8
1
2
Syphilis
1
0
0
Influenza
36
6
1
Totals
383
324
257
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DEATHS FROM CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
1929
1928
1927
Bacillary Dysentery
1
0
0
Tuberculosis
3
1
7
Lobar Pneumonia
4
6
3
Epidemic Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis
1
0
1
Diphtheria
0
0
0
Influenza
3
5
0
Measles
0
1
0
Totals
12
13
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The Board of Health has kept records of the Schick treatment for Diphtheria for the past five years, and during that time we have not had any cases of Diphtheria reported where the child has been so treated for this disease. Owing to the cooperation of both the Board of Health, the school physician and school nurse, children entering school have had the privilege of receiving the Schick treatment free of charge. With so encouraging results we earnestly recommend that all parents or guardians avail them- selves of this safeguard in this treatment against so dreaded a disease as Diphtheria. Although Scarlet Fever has been somewhat prevalent this year in the state we have had very few cases. Our ruling in Scarlet Fever is very rigid, for we firmly believe strict quarantine and the looking up contacts, as far as possible, has kept our number of cases of this disease down to a minimum.
Cases of German Measles have been more numerous than other contagious diseases reported. I would suggest to the mother fewer cases of this malady would occur if the child was kept away from school when the first symptoms of a cold or illness occurs. The first case of Trachoma in twenty years was reported to the Board of Health this year. Trachoma is one of the hardest known dis- eases to control. This disease is quite common in foreign countries, and every person leaving a boat is very closely examined before entering this country.
In the past two years we have had no cases of Anterio Poliomye- litis, which has been a great relief as the after effects are some- times so serious.
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Our Baby Clinic is one to be proud of, and it is increasing in numbers every month. It is supervised by two physicians, two nurses and an assistant. It is held the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Through the kindness of one of our citizens we have had a Mercury Quartz Vapor Ultra-Violet Ray Lamp installed in one of the clinic rooms. The lamp is used for many things especi- ally for rickets and in colds. There are one hundred and seventy babies enrolled. It is most gratifying to both the mothers and the staff to note the improvement many of these babies have made since coming to the clinic.
One case of dysentery was reported this year which was of the bacillary type. It has been several years since either amebic or bacillary dysentery has made itself manifest in Andover. We were unable to obtain the origin of this case and no more cases followed this one.
Contagious diseases must be reported by the householder, if this is not done by a physician. Failure to obey this law means liability to a heavy fine.
Respectfully submitted,
LOTTA JOHNSON, R. N. Agent
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Police Department
REPORT OF CHIEF
To the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Andover ;-
GENTLEMEN :-
I herewith submit the report of the work of the Police Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1929.
Whole number of arrests 159. Males 153. Females 6 ..
OFFENSES FOR WHICH ARRESTS WERE MADE
Violation of Motor Vehicle Law-Minor Offenses
38
Violation of Motor Vehicle Law-Operating to endanger
7
Violation of Motor Vehicle Law-Operating under in- fluence of liquor
18
Drunk
36
Non-support
3
Manslaughter
1
Breaking, entering and larceny
9
Out-of-town Police Department
3
Vagrancy
3
Larceny
10
Larceny (attempted)
1
Insane
5
Trespass
8
Unlawful appropriation of automobile
2
Assault
1
False alarm of fire
1
Violation of Fish and Game law
5
Neglected child
1
Disturbance of the peace
7
Total
159
69
DISPOSITION OF CASES IN LOWER COURT
Discharged for want of evidence
Paid fines
6 80
Made restitution
Held for Grand Jury
Held for out-of-town officers
On probation
Appealed
Committed to House of Correction
6
Suspended sentence to State Farm
Committed to State Farm
Lost children cared for
Continued for sentence
Returned to State Infirmary at Tewksbury
4
Filed
2
Total
159
MISCELLANEOUS
Fines paid in Lower Court
$1765.00
Fines paid in Superior Court
925.00
Fines paid in Lawrence District Court
400.00
Property stolen
1500.00
Property recovered
500.00
Police Equipment
1 Studebaker car, 1 Ford, 2 motorcycles
1000.00
Traffic signs and flashers-includes stop and go sign
1800.00
Doors found open and secured
106
Dead bodies cared for 7
There have been only five automobiles stolen during the past year, four of which have been recovered.
There have been 169 automobile accidents which have been investigated by officers of the Police Department.
All complaints made to the department have been investigated and reports made.
This town has been very fortunate in regard to breaking, enter- ing and larceny.
70
2 16 4 7 17
4 3 4 4
While other near-by towns have sustained losses amounting into the thousands, the Police Department reports only $1500.00.
SUPERIOR COURT FINDINGS
Not guilty
2
On probation
5
No bill
2
Filed.
7
Committed to House of Correction (8 months)
1
Committed to House of Correction (3 months)
3
Committed to House of Correction (1 month)
2
Committed to House of Correction (2 months)
1
Committed to Concord Reformatory
2
Committed to Danvers State Hospital
1
Total
26
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK M. SMITH
Chief of Police
71
Treasurer's Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
LIABILITIES
Water Bonds, 4% (2000) due 1930 $ 13000.00
Water Bonds, 312% (3000) due 1930
11000.00
Water Bonds, 414% (4000) due 1930 12000.00
Sewer Bonds, 4% (5000) due 1930
5000.00
Sewer Bonds, 5% (2000) due 1930
22000.00
Sewer Bonds, 414% (5000) due 1930
120000.00
High School Bonds, 4% (5000) due 1930
35000.00
Shawsheen School Bonds, 414% (12000) due 1930
158000.00
Essex Sanatorium Bonds 412% (7000) due 1930
35000.00
Library Bonds, 4% (10000) due 1930
20000.00
$431000.00
ASSETS
Cash, General Fund
$44757.98
Cash, Overlay Reserve
40694.03
Cash, Essex Sanatorium Fund
14.20
Cash, War Bonus Surplus
803.33
Cash, Library
225.79
Cash, North Main Street
8681.35
$ 95176.68
Uncollected Taxes
107204.35
Uncollected Moth Work
324.55
$107528.90
Amount carried forward
$202705.58
72
Amount brought forward
$202705.58
Commonwealth, State Aid
132.00
Commonwealth, Mothers' Aid
1469.14
Commonwealth, Temporary Aid
798.05
Other Towns, Outside Relief
312.00
Relief Reimbursement
145.00
Sewer Assessments
3779.14
Water Rates, due Jan. 1, 1930
9853.42
$ 16488.75
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