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$256,000 00
Amounts carried forward ·
$256,000 00
$24,454 00
One hundred and fifty thousand dollars in bonds, issued June 1, 1891, bearing in- terest at the rate of 4 per cent., payable June 1, 1921 Six thousand dollars in bonds, issued August 1, 1896, bearing interest, at the rate of 4 per cent., per annum, payable August 1, 1926
Total amount water bonds issued
For the payment of the above the town has established sinking funds as follows :- Sinking fund, loan of July 1, 1887
$24,454 04
88
Amounts brought forward .
$256,000 00 $24,454 04
Sinking fund, loan of June 1, 1891 20,289 08
Sinking fund, loan"of August 1, 1896 ·
122 40
Total sinking funds Cr.
$44,865 52
Balance net water debt .
$211,134 48
$256,000 00 $256,000 00
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Net water debt
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$211,134 48
ELECTRIC LIGHTING DEBT.
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Cr.
Sixteen municipal lighting bonds dated April 5, 1893, due April 5, 1917, $1,000 each at 4 per cent., per annum . One municipal lighting bond dated April 5, 1893, $500 at 4 per cent., perannum
$16,000 00
500 00
Total municipal lighting bonds
$16,500 00
For the payment of the above the town has established a sinking fund amounting to . Cr.
$1,868 10
Balance net debt, municipal lighting loan : $14,631 90
$16,500 00
$16,500 00
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Net debt municipal lighting loan. State treasurer, ten notes of $2,000 each at 4 per cent. per annum, one note paya- ble annually May 2, 1898, to May 2, 1907, inclusive, . issued on account of electric light plant $20,000 00
$14,631 90
SPECIAL LOAN, ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT, FOR NEW DYNAMO AND NEW BUILDING.
Mary A. Prescott, three notes of $500 each at 4 per cent., per annum, one each payable Oct. 26, 1898, Oct. 26, 1899, and Oct. 26, 1903 · Annie L. Prescott, three notes of $500 each at 4 per cent., per annum, one each paya- ble Oct. 26, 1900, Oct. 26, 1901, and Oct. 26, 1902
$1,500 00
1,500 00
Net electric light debt · $37,631 90
NOTES OUTSTANDING.
The town owes the following notes with accrued interest : Trustees of Thayer Library, note dated March 7, 1894, due on demand at 4 per cent., per annum $10,000 00
90
Trustees of Thayer Academy, note dated March 7, 1894, due on demand at 4 per cent., per annum Warren Institution for Savings, four notes dated July 1, 1891, of $3,300 each, due July 1, 1898, 1899, 1900 and , 1901, at 44 per cent .. . per annum, given on ac- count of the Monatiquot school building .
State Treasurer, seven notes dated February 1, 1894, of $3,100 each, due annually February 1, 1898 to Febru- ary 1, 1904, inclusive, at 33 per cent., per annum, given on account of the Jonas Per- kins school building . 21,700 00 . New England Trust Company, note dated December 10, 1897, in 4 months at 22 per cent., per annum 15,000 00
$10,000 00
13,200 00
Total notes (except electric light notes) ·
$69,900 00
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RECAPITULATION OF BONDED DEBT.
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Cr.
BONDS ISSUED SINKING FUND,
Water bonds
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$256,000 00
$44,865 52
Municipal lighting bonds . Balance due on bonds
16.500 00 1,868 10
225,766 38
$272,500 00 $272,500 00
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Dec. 31, 1897, balance . $225,766 38
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
OF THE TOWN, DEC. 31. 1897.
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Net debt, water loan bonds . $211,134 48
Net debt, municipal lighting bonds
14,631 90
Notes given on account of elec- tric light plant
23,000 00
Sundry notes outstanding
69,900 00
Unpaid coupons, loan of 1887 .
200 00
Accrued interest on water bonds
500 00
Accrued interest on municipal light bonds . 165 00
Accrued interest on sundry notes
683 75
Sundry bills, rendered too late for payment in 1897
4,420 77
$324,635 90
ASSETS OF THE TOWN,
NOT INCLUDING PUBLIC PROPERTY, DEC. 31. 1897.
Balance in the town treasury . $9,970 42 Balance in the water works treasury 4,932 94
Amounts carried forward, $324,635 90
$14,903 36
93
Amounts brought forward,
$324,635 90 $14,903 36
Due from collection of taxes, 1895 108 10
from collection
of taxes,
1896 .
1,150 61
from collection of taxes,
1897 29,516 65
from State for State aid,
Chapter 301 .
2,248 00
from State for State aid, Chapter 279 . ·
78 00
from cities and towns, pau- per account .
35 60
from hospital account
405 32
from electric light depart- ment, unpaid bills.
3,394 04
from water department, un- paid bills for service and pipes
5,374 40
from highway department . from City of Quincy, reser- voir rent 49 82
667 64
from Norfolk County, land damages 1,860 00
$59,791 54
Balance carried forward
264,844 36
$324,635 90 $324,635 90
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Net debt of town, Dec. 31, 1897 . $264,844 36
AUDITOR'S REPORT. STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AGAINST EXPENDITURES FOR 1897.
APPROPRIATIONS.
EXPENDED.
UNEXPENDED.
IN EXCESS.
For pay of school teachers
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$12,300 00 )
dog tax, 1897
706 67 9
$13,356 67
$13,792 50
$435 83
school fund
350 00 )
Superintendent of schools
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1,200 00
1,200 00
Janitors for schools
1,568 00
1,584 08
16 08
Text books and supplies
1,700 00
1,544 20
$155 80
Incidentals for schools
400 00
666 80
266 80
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Incidentals for school houses
900 00
970 26
70 26
Fuel for schools
1,235 00
62 50
1,172 50
Conveyance of pupils .
700 00
700 00
Repairs of Southwest school house
225 00 2
Operating Southwest school 4 months .
250 00
Fire department general expenses and repairs
925 00
894 69
30 31
For new hose
325 00
325 00
For pay of members and engineers
1,180 00
1,182 00
2 00
Extension of fire alarm
300 00
326 42
26 42
Water department hydrant service
4,050 00
4,050 00
Water loan sinking fund
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5,120 00
5,120 00
Extension of water mains .
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2,000 00
2,000 00
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475 00
Electric light dept., for street lights Revenue from light and jobbing .
$8,425 00 ) 7,872 38
$19,878 75
$19,629 00
$249 75
Bal. of appropriation for new dynamo 2,781 37 Appropriation for new stable 800 00
Notes J. Perkins school house
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3,100 00*
3,100 00
Notes Monatiquot school house
3,300 00
3,300 00
Notes electric light
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$466 99
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1,500 00
1,441 26
58 74
Town officers
3,480 00
3,517 66
37 66
Support of poor
4,000 00
3,817 47
182 53
Night police
1,800 00
1,825 20
25 20
Janitor Town Hall and Library
600
00
600 00
Town Hall
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175 00
620 28
445 28
Town lands
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275
00
284 36
9 36
Insurance
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2,000 00
2,493 96
493 96
Collection and abatement of taxes
1,500 00
1,531 91
31 91
Court fees and expenses
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100 00
251 62
151 62
Amounts carried forward
$87,343 42
$87,493 07
$2,329 72
$2,479 37
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2,000 00
2,000 00
Highways and bridges Additional .
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$6,500 00
7,500 00
7,966 99
1,000 00
Removal of snow
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700 00
694 91
5 09
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Incidental expenses .
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AUDITOR'S REPORT-Continued.
APPROPRIATIONS.
EXPENDED.
UNEXPENDED.
IN EXCESS.
Amounts brought forward
$87,343 42
$87,493 07
$2,329 72
$2,479 37
Public Library
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800 00
800 00
Distributing books
100 00
100 00
Grand Army of the Republic
175 00
175 00
Soldiers' relief
400 00
422 32
22 32
Soldiers' aid, chap. 279
100 00
144
00
44 00
Hillside. road
1,050 00
1,074 77
24 77
Widening Washington street
1,745 00
1,672 96
72 04
Concrete sidewalks
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1,000 00
49 20
950 80
Painting public buildings
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800 00
818 76
18 76
$93,513 42
$92,750 08
$3,352 56
$2,589 22
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AUDITORS' REPORT.
We, the undersigned, auditors for 1897, being unable to be present during the auditing of all the accounts of the various departments, authorized our colleague, Mr. Daniel Potter, to audit and prove the said accounts in our absence, and believe the same has been thoroughly and conscientiously done. We, however, have only signed and approved such accounts as we have personally examined and verified.
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L. W. MORRISON, CHAS. G. SHEPPARD, Auditors.
February 9, 1898.
The undersigned made their annual visit to the almshouse and found the property appraised (schedule of same in detail on file at the Selectmen's office) in good order and condition under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Litchfield.
DANIEL POTTER, L. W. MORRISON,
February 1, 1898.
Auditors.
INSURANCE ACCOUNT.
Insurance in force from December 31, 1897.
On Buildings.
Totai.
Monatiquot School
$27,000 00
On Contents. $1,500 09
$28,500 00
Perkins School
27,000 00
3,000 00
30,000 00
Union School .
8,000 00
500 00
8,500 00
Pond School
9,050 00
900 00
9,950 00
Middle St. School
800 00
800 00
Town Hall .
19,100 00
900 00
20,000 00
Almshouse .
9,000 00
2,200 00
11,200 00
Almshouse barn .
1,100 00
1,100 00.
Electric Light Station
4,569 00
11,681 00
16,250 00-
Union Engine
House . .
1,800 00
1,800 00
Butcher Boy House
1,000 00
1,000 00
Wampatuck hook
and ladder house
1,000 00
1,000 00
Boiler insurance :
Town House
5,000 00
5,000 00
Electric Light 10,000 00
10,000 00
Perkins School
10,000 00
10,000 00.
$134,419 00
$20,681 00 $155,100 00;
Electric Light Department :
"Liability" em- ployes $5,000 00
5,000 00
"Liability" public 10,000 00
10,000 00
Totals $149,419 00
$20,681 00 $170,100 00;
COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNT.
N. F. HUNT, Collector.
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Balance due on tax of 1894
$399 24
Interest collected on tax of 1894 61 45
$460 69
Cr.
Principal paid Treasurer
$399 24
Interest paid Treasurer
61 45
$460 69
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Balance due on tax of 1895
$982 62
Interest collected on tax of 1895
58 97
$1,041 59
Cr.
Principal paid Treasurer ·
$874 52
Interest paid Treasurer ·
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58 97
$933 49
Balance due from Collector. $108 10
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Balance due on tax of 1896 $18,276 24
Interest collected on tax of 1896 400 22
$18,676 46
Amount carried forward
$18,676 46
100
Amount brought forward,
$18,676 46
Cr.
Principal paid Treasurer .
$17,125 63
Interest paid Treasurer
400 22
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$17,525 85
Balance due from Collector.
$1,150 61
DANIEL POTTER, L. W. MORRISON, CHARLES G. SHEPPARD,
Auditors.
BRAINTREE, Jan. 24, 1898.
FRANK A. SMITH, Collector.
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Total tax, 1897
$86,877 47
Interest collected
18 25
- $86,895. 72
Cr.
Principal paid Treasurer . $57,360 82
Interest paid Treasurer 18 25
Balance due from Collector on Tax. 1897
$57,379 07
$29,516 65
DANIEL POTTER, . L. W. MORRISON, . Auditors.
BRAINTREE, Jan. 25, 1898.
THAYER PUBLIC LIBRARY.
If the usefulness of the library is to be measured by the constantly increasing number of books borrowed- and we know of no better criterion-there is every reason to be satisfied with its record during the past year, as appears by the detailed statistics given in the librarian's report, which- show a large increase in this respect over any previous year.
Aiming to keep its shelves supplied with standard books in the various departments of literature, we have also endeavored as far as possible to meet the special wants of readers calling for books not on the catalogue, by furnishing them.
But such cases are not frequent, and we may confidently look forward to the time when they will cease altogether under a continuance of the fostering care which has uni- formly been shown by the town for our Free Public Library since it was founded.
ASA FRENCHI,
F. A. HOBART,
N. H. HUNT, E. WATSON ARNOLD, HENRY A. JOHNSON,
Trustees.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
Number of days the Library was open
280
Number of volumes borrowed
29,002
Of this number, 26,396 were for home use and 2,606 for · use in the Library.
Average daily issue 103++
Largest daily issue, (April 10) .
293
Smallest daily issue, (January 4) 4
The number of volumes circulated of each class is as follows :
History
906
Biography
626 .
Travel
834
Science and art
1,002
Literature
113
Fiction
. 17,374
Poetry .
519
Juvenile .
4,162 ·
Miscellaneous
860
Reference
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Number of bound volumes added
466
Number of pamphlets .
286
Photographs, manuscripts, etc.
6
Names registered during the year
244
Total number registered
5,553
Whole number of bound volumes in the Library .
11,655
A. M. ARNOLD,
Librarian.
GIFTS TO THE LIBRARY, 1897.
Bates. Samuel A., 4 photographs of the old Thayer home- stead, Thornbury, England.
Bates, Frank Amasa, voting list of Braintree, 1855.
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2,606
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Bates, Frank Amasa, enrollment of the citizens of Braintree. Bates, Frank Amasa, between the ages of 18 and 45, Aug. 4, 1862, manuscript.
Bound Volumes. 1
Pamphlets.
Bates, Frank Amasa.
Bureau of Education, W. S.
1
Butts, Miss L. M. .
2
Board of Public Reservation
1
Department of Foreign Affairs, Hawaii
1
Forbes Library, Northampton, Mass.
1
Hoar, George F.
1
Illinois State Historical Society
1
King, Henry F., Newton, Mass. ·
1
Kirby, Albert K., N. Y. . ·
1
Lombard, Miss Julia
2
Lodge, Henry Cabot ·
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1
Loring, B. J. . ·
1
Metropolitan Water Board, Boston 1
McCormick, H., Chicago
1
Massachusetts State Documents 5 1
Nixon, Mrs. W. G., Christian Science Journal, 1897.
Pratt, Franklin S. and Herbert, Boston 1
Smith, R. B., Chicago
1
Steward, J. F., Chicago . 1
Stetson, George R., Washington, D. C.
1
Stokes, Anson Phelps
Syracuse Central Library, N. Y.
2
Tufts Library, Weymouth
1
Thurston, Lorrin A., Hawaii . 1
Thayer, Misses Susanna and Sarah H. ·
3
Winthrop, Robert C., Jr., Boston .
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Whymper, Edward, London, Eng. .. .
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TREASURER'S REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
Cash in Braintree Savings Bank $462 07
Received of Town Treasurer, town appropriation 800 00
Received of Town Treasurer, in- terest on note 400 00
Received of Librarian, for fines
33 66
Received of Librarian, for cata-
logues, etc. . 75
Received of Braintree Savings
Bank, interest 1 68
$1,698 16
EXPENDITURES.
Paid Abbie M. Arnold, Li- brarian
$400 00
Paid Abbie M. Arnold, assistant
100 00
Paid Abbie M Arnold, inci- dentals 7 92
Paid Estes & Lauriat, books
446 89
F. J. Barnard & Co., bind- ing books 57 51
F. W. Nash & Co., library
cards and labels 11 00
Wm. H. Guild & Co.,
magazines 40 05
C. J. Maynard, book 1 50
Home Science Pub. Co., magazine 1 00
C. H. Hobart, insurance . 54 00
Town of Braintree, elec- 1 tric lights 28 62
Amount carried forward, $1,148 49
105
Amount brought forward $1,148 49
Town of Braintree, water 11 00
Geo. W. Prescott & Son, Braintree Observer 2 00
Geo. W. Prescott & Son, printing 18 75
J. H. Kaser, inspecting boiler . 2 00
- Thomas B. Stoddard, glaz- ing 2 90
Weymouth & Braintree
Pub. Co., advertising .
2 00
O. M. Rogers, elbows and funnel . 2 86
W. A. Torrey, stationery,
1 45
New York & Boston Ex- press Co. .
1 20
John R. Carmichael, re-
pairs on heater .
30
Woodsum Express Co.,
expressage . 4. 15
$1,197 10
Cash in Braintree Sav-
ings Bank 501 06
$1,698 16
N. H. HUNT, Treasurer.
December 31, 1897.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chief Engineer's Report for the Year ending Dec. 31, 1897.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :-
GENTLEMEN :- I herewith submit my Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1897, to- gether with some recommendations for the ensuing year.
FORCE OF DEPARTMENT.
The Department consists of a Chief Engineer and two Assistants, thirty-six (36) hosemen and twenty-four (24) ladder men, divided into five (5) companies of twelve (12) men each.
ROLLING STOCK.
The rolling stock of the Department consists of three (3) hose jumpers, two (2) hose wagons, one (1) hose and ladder wagon, and two (2) hook and ladder trucks, which are in good repair, with the exception of Hook and Ladder No. One and Hose Wagon No. Two. Also two (2) hand engines, which, thanks to the Veteran Associations, are in first-class repair.
HARNESSES.
At the present time the Department are sadly in need of harnesses for the several pieces of apparatus, there being under the system now in use most valuable time lost in getting harnesses to fit the wagons, and, as seconds count on getting to a fire, I would recommend the town purchase har- nesses, so when we are called upon we can respond with less delay than with the system now in use.
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FIRE ALARM.
This branch of the system has been in poor working order the most of the time for the past year and I would suggest something different for battery power in the near future, both as a matter of economy and efficiency.
FIRE ALARMS LOSSES AND INSURANCE.
The loss by fire for the year ending December 31, 1897, is as follows : . Losses on buildings, $35,105 ; losses on con- tents, $11,887.75 ; value on buildings, $90,960; value on contents. $38,450 ; insurance on buildings, $75,200 ; insur- ance on contents, $27,525. Number of alarms, twenty-one (21) divided as follows, one general alarm, two second alarms, three alarms where hose was used, eight alarms where chem- icals were used and three where no apparatus were used, one false, three for fire in woods which should be abolished as it takes the apparatus from one to two miles beyond the hydrant service and leaves the village unprotected, and three where no alarm was sounded.
HOUSES.
The engine houses have all been painted the past year, and are in first-class condition outside. I would recommend a small appropriation to complete the repairs on inside of same.
HOSE.
The town is sadly in need of more hose, as the supply on hand is inadequate to the needs of the department. The Town purchased 700 feet the past year, but with hose con- tinually giving out, it keeps the department handicapped all the time, but if the department had hose so when we have a fire we could have dry hose to supply the wagons, and not have to get hose from other parts of the town, as we have to at the present time, leaving the same at times with less than 1.000 feet of hose in the house. I therefore recom- mend the town appropriate a sum sufficient to supply the same.
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- INVENTORY OF PROPERTY.
:
HOSE HOUSE NO. 1.
Our hand engine and jumper, one hose and ladder wagon, 1,700 feet of cotton rubber-lined hose, 50 feet of cotton, half- inch hose, 4 lanterns, 6 belts, 12 spanners, 3 axes, 2 hydrant gates, 3 hydrant wrenches, 10 coats, 5 pipes and nozzles, 4 fire hats, 4 fire extinguishers, 1 plaster hook, 1 iron bar, 2 horse blankets, 64 feet of ladders and 15 badges.
HOSE HOUSE NO. 2.
One hand engine and jumper, one hose wagon, 1,450 feet of cotton rubber-lined hose, 50 feet of cotton half-inch hose, 1 iron bar, 2 hydrant gates, 3 hydrant wrenches, 2 axes, 1 plaster hook, 4 pipes and nozzles, 3 lanterns, 4 fire hats, 9 coats, 3 belts, 12 spanners, 2 horse blankets and 15 badges.
HOOK AND. LADDER, NO. 2.
One hook and ladder truck, 186 feet of ladders, 2 shovels, 2 roof hooks, 3 lanterns, 2 iron bars, 3 ropes, 6 buckets, 2 axes, 1 pole hook, 12 coats, 4 fire hats, two fire extinguish- ers. 15 badges, and 2 horse blankets.
HOSE HOUSE, NO. 3.
One hose wagon, 1 hose jumper, 1,650 feet of cotton rub- ber-lined hose, 50 feet half-inch hose, 2 hydrant gates, 3 hydrant wrenches, 4 pipes and nozzles, 2 fire extinguishers, 1 axe, 1 iron bar, 1 plaster hook, 11 coats, 4 fire hats, 6 belts, 12 spanners, 4 lanterns, 15 badges, and 2 horse blankets.
HOOK AND LADDER NO. 1.
One hook and ladder truck, 130 feet of ladders, 17 buck- ets, 2 lanterns, 11 coats, 2 forks, 2 axes, 3 pole hooks, 2 ladder dogs, 15 badges, and 2 horse blankets.
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LIST OF PROPERTY OF THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS.
Three rubber coats, 2 fire hats, 3 lanterns, 30 pounds of oil of vitriol, 25 pounds of soda, & gross bottles for fire ex- tinguishers.
APPROPRIATIONS.
To meet the expenses of the department for the ensuing year, I would recommend the following appropriations for salaries : For engineers, firemen and stewards, $1,255; for expenses, care of fire alarm, engine houses, apparatus and - incidentals, $800 ; for repairs of engine houses, $100; for new hose. $1,000; for change in battery for fire alarm, $300 ; for harnesses, $250 : for repairs on apparatus, $100.
Respectfully submitted,
O. B. BATTLES, Chief.
RECORD OF FIRES FOR THE YEAR 1897.
Jan. 3 at 2.15 A. M., box 46. False alarm ; Hose 2 and Hook and Ladder 2 responded.
Jan. 18 at 5.25 p. M., box 43. Chimney fire in dwelling house on Hancock street, South Braintree, owned and oc- cupied by Thomas Malley ; value of building, $600; insur- ance on building, $400 ; loss on building, none ; value of con- tents, $300 ; insurance on contents, none ; damage to con- tents, none; Hose 2 and Hook and Ladder 2 responded.
Jan. 19 at 9.05 A. M., box 32. Fire in dwelling on Vine street, North Braintree, owned and occupied by Mrs. Louisa A. Gore ; value of building, $5,500 ; insurance on building, $4,500 ; damage to building, $75 ; value of contents, $3,000 ;
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insurance on contents. $2,500; damage to contents, none ; Hose 3 and Hook and Ladder I responded ; cause of fire, from kitchen range.
Jan. 19 at 2.10 P. M., box 34. Fire in house on Washington Street, Braintree, owned and occupied by Mrs. Harriet A. J. Shaw ; value of building, $6,000; insurance on building, $5,200; damage to building, $10 ; value of contents, $3,000 ; insurance on contents, $2,000 ; damage to contents, $22.75; cause of fire, lace curtain igniting from match in chamber.
Jan. 21 at 2 p. M. No alarm ; fire in house on Washing- ton Street, owned and occupied by Elisha Morse ; value of building, $3,000 ; insurance on building, $2,500; damage to building, $20; value of contents, $800; insurance on con- tents, $250 ; damage to contents, none ; cause, chimney fire.
Jan. 27 at 1 A. M., box 29. Fire in stables on Commer- cial Street, owned and occupied by Joshua Wilkins ; value of buildings, $4,500 ; insurance on buildings, $4,000; dam- age to buildings, $3,300; value of contents, $4,800; insur- ance on contents, $4,500; damage to contents, $3.350 ; cause of fire, unknown ; Hose No. 1 responded.
March 12 at 4.25 P. M., box 42. Fire on Union street, South Braintree ; house owned by N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co., and occupied by Michael Frasier as dwelling ; value of building, $300; insurance ' on building, none ; damage to building, $3 ; value of contents, $150 ; insurance on contents, none ; damage to contents, none ; cause of fire, sparks from locomotive. Hose 2 responded.
March 14 at 8.58 A. M., box 41. Fire on Middle street, in dwelling owned and occupied by Augustus B. Joan ; value of building, $1500; insurance on building, $1,500; damage to building, $7 ; value of contents, $500 ; insurance on contents, none ; damage to contents, none ; cause of fire. chimney fire. Hose 2 and Hose 3 responded.
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March 17 at 6.45 A. M., box 42. Fire on Central avenue, in dwelling owned by heirs of Henry Wadsworth, and occu- pied by Sydney A. Tilden; value of building, $2,500; damage to building, $25; insurance on building, $2,700; value of contents, $800 ; insurance on contents, none ; damage to contents, $10 ; cause of fire, overheated stove. Hose 2 and H. & L. 2 responded.
April 6 at 2 P. M. No alarm ; Union Church, East Brain- tree ; value of building, $24,000; insurance on building, $19,500; damage to building, $65; value of contents, $4,000 ; insurance on contents, $3,000; damage to contents, none ; cause of damage, lightning ; no fire. .
April 20 at 12 P. M., box 47. Fire at King Hill House, owned and occupied by Hiram A. French ; value of build- ings, $4,500; insurance on buildings, $3,000; damage to buildings, $4,500 ; value of contents, $2,000; insurance on contents, $1,425 ; damage to contents, $2,000; cause of fire, unknown.
June 19 at 1 p. M., box 23. General alarm for fire in Union Church, East Braintree ; value of building, $24,000; insurance on building, $19,500; damage to building, $24,- 000; value of contents, $4,000; insurance on contents, $3,000 ; damage to contents, $2,500 ; cause of fire, supposed to have caught from locomotive.
Heirs of Amos Stetson ; value of building, $1,000; insur- ance on building, $1,000; damage to building, $65; value of contents, $1,600 ; insured for $1,400 ; damage, none.
July 5 at 12 P. M., box 29. Second alarm for fire in what was known as the Sally Hunt House near Factory Hill, East Braintree, and owned by C. N. Wallace ; value of building, $400; insurance on building, $200; damage to building, $400; value of contents, none ; cause of fire, incendiary ; Hose 1 and 3 and Hook and Ladder 2 responded.
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Sept. 10 at 4.45 P. M., box 43. House owned by Elisha Thayer and occupied by C. J. Richards and E. C. Saul- paugh off Pearl street, South Braintree ; value of building, $2,800 ; insurance on building, $2,400 ; damage to building, $50; value of contents, $2,000; insurance on contents, $1,200 ; damage to contents, $45; cause of fire, oil stove ; Hose 2 and Hook and Ladder 2 responded.
July 21, no alarm. House on Plain street, occupied by Levi Belmore : value of contents, $500; insurance on con- tents, $400 ; damage to contents, $5 ; cause of fire, overturn- ing oil lamp.
Oct. 19 at 8.45 A. M., box 43. Fire in store of C. S. Hannaford on Holbrook Avenue, and owned by F. A. Hobart ; value of building, $5,000; insurance on building, $5,000; damage to building, $10; value of contents, $1,600 ; insur- ance on contents, $1,600; damage to contents, $65; cause of fire, stove pipe falling.
Oct. 18 at 10.15 p. M., box 46. Woods fire near lumber camp.
Oct. 19 at 6 P. M., box 46. Woods fire near lumber camp.
Oct. 20 at 5.35 P. M., box 46. Woods fire near lumber camp.
Nov. 21 at 11.45 P. M., box 46. Fire on Washington Street, Mayflower Park, known as Bottling Works, and owned and occupied by L. E. Beverley and W. E. Coutcher ; value of building, $1,500; insurance on building, $1,000 ;. damage to building, $1,500 ; value of contents, $3,000; in- surance on contents, $1,000; damage to contents, $3,000; cause of fire, probably incendiary ; Hose No. 2 and Hook and Ladder No. 2 responded.
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