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Respectfully submitted,
Wm. B. Richards, Overseers
John G. Sperling, of
Warren Boynton, The Poor.
Ipswich, Jan. 1, 1911.
REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen .
Following is the report of the department of the Sealer of Weights and Measures.
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Sealed
Condemned Adjusted
Platform scales over 5,000 pounds.
6
2
under “
33
2
All other scales,
69
9
Weights.
350
50
Drý measures.
62
Liquid measures,
80
3
Computing scales,
18
1
Oil pumps,
10
Oil measuring device,
1
Milk bottles,
323
Fees collected and paid to Treasurer,
$47 86
In making my report I wish to state that in doing my work and inspections the past year, I find a better feeling and an appricia . tion of the work as done under the State Commission of Weights and Measures, both among the dealers and the public. The first year it was considered a work that was wholly unnecessary, but an inspection of the stores in Ipswich will demonstrate the better con- dition and quality of scales used. When a scale dealer trades a new scale for one you have condemned in this town, and sells the same in New Hampshire, you certainly appreciate Massachusetts laws on weights and measures.
The milk bottle law which was passed last year, permitting manufacturers to seal their own bottles has not been wholly satis- factory, as some have been found to be short measure and all milk dealers are liable using such bottles if the same are short The en- forcing of the law on net weight and full measure packages has been a great benefit to both the public and the dealer. The con- sumer will find that a great many packages that were formerly marked as containing a certain amount are now sold by the pack- age only, this being the only way the manufacturer can get around the law.
Your Sealer has tried to do his duty. and all scales, weights and measures are up to the Massachusetts Standard, but he can not make an honest man out of a dishonest one, and it is up to the consumer as well as your Sealer to see that he gets honest weight and measure.
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT.
After talking with Sealers of other Towns and Cities and hearing of the conditions they find, I think the people of this town are fortunate in having Honest Dealers who as far as my experience goes, try to give their customers a square deal. I wish to thank the Town officials, the dealers, and the public in general for their hearty cooperation in my work.
Respectfully,
W. A. Stone,
Sealer of Weights and Measures.
POLICE REPORT.
To the Board of Selectmen of Ipswich, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I have the honor to submit to you the Report of the duties peformed by the Police Department for the year ending Dec 31st Total number of arrests 274
CRIMES AGAINST PERSON.
Assault and Battery 47
Assault on Officers 4
Threats 1
Assault with intent to Rape-Sentence to 6 1-2 to
8 years in State Prison 1
Bastardy 1
Non-support. 4
Carrying concealed weapons. .3
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY.
Breaking and entering . .1
Larceny 15
Malicious mischief .2
Game Law. 3
Keeping unlicensed dog 3
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CRIMES AGAINST GOOD ORDER.
Breach of Peace 34
Drunkenness F 1 M 228
Vagrants 15
Gameing 3
Wayward Girl 2
Disorderly house. 5
Driving auto under influence of liquor 1
Obstructing the Board of Health. 1
Obstructing sidewalk. L
Playing truant. 1
DISPOSITION OF ARRESTS.
Appealed .4
Discharged 12
Defaulted 10
Found not Guilty 14
Fines paid 124
Grand Jury
2
Placed on file 37
Probation 30
Sentenced 81
Sentence suspended. 20
Sent to Industrial School
2
State Farm
1
Released
11
Cases settled by mutual agreement. .4
STOLEN PROPERTY,
Value of property stolen. 203 61
Value of property recovered. 148 61
LOST PROPERTY.
Value of property lost. .50 00
Value of property recovered and restored to owners 28 50 Cash received for fines .$ 798 53
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MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Assistance rendered persons in distress 10
Buildings found open and secured 23
Complaints investigated .
173
Committed to Danvers Hospital " Westboro
2
Lost children restored to parents.
3
Dogs killed.
20
Notices served.
10
Special duty for private parties. (hours)
563
Reported defect in street. 7
Arrested for out of town officers 7
Notified Tree Warden injury to trees 4
Lights found burning and put out. .5
Respectfully submitted,
Wesley B. Atkinson,
Chief of Police.
PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT.
January 1, 1911.
Badges. 11
Chain Twisters 10
Electric Flash Lights. 4
Handcuffs, pairs. 10
Keys 42
Metal Whistles 4
Police Clubs 11
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ENGINEERS' REPORT.
Ipswich, Mass., Jan. 24, 1911.
'To the Selectmen of Ipswich:
Following is the report of the Board of Engineers of the Fire Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1910.
Number of alarms 29
Property damaged by fire
$ 19535 51
Insurance on same.
72350 00
Insurance paid . 22045 51
Number of men in department. 39
Value of fire department equipment 10000 00
Value of buildings occupied by department. 19500 00
Value of fire alarm equipments 2100 00
Number of feet of hose 4600 feet
The following are the box alarms of fires for 1910 :
January 1, Box 25, North Main Street.
January 25, 26. Corner Central street.
February 7, " 24, Hose 2 House.
March 17.
41, South Church.
March 30, 35, Green street Bridge.
April 5, " 63, Water street.
April 9, "' 54, Peatfield street.
April 1, " 45, Cor. Manning street.
April 16, 19, Brownville.
April 2], 52, False Alarm.
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April 25, Box 32, Wilcomb's Square.
April 27. ..
34, Central street.
April 28,
41, South Church.
May 13,
" 54, Peatfield street.
June 6,
26, Cor. Central street.
July 6, 60
Call for firemen to Central Station.
July 15,
19, Brownville.
July 22,
52, Depot Square.
July 28,
24. Hose 2 House.
Aug 13,
52, Depot Square.
Oct. 16,
56, High Street Bridge.
Oct. 17,
Call for firemen to Central Station.
Oct. 19,
52, Depot Square.
Oct. 29,
41, South Church.
Nov. 1.
43, Liberty Street.
Nov. 5,
32, Willcomb's Square.
Nov. 6,
54, Peatfield Street.
Nov. 26,
12, Whittier's Corner.
Dec. 21, 35, False Alarm.
Still alarms of fire 25.
We recommend that $3,800 be raised and appropriated for the Fire Department for the ensuing year.
A. J. Barton, -
R, R. Glasier,
T. R. Lord,
Engineers of Ipswich.
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT.
REPORT OF
THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
There was a considerable increase in the assessed value of real estate during the past year, but it was mostly offset by a loss of personal property.
Ipswich is one of the towns that suffered from the change in the law governing the distribution of corporation taxes.
The State tax, County tax, and Town appropriations were larger than those of the year before.
Under these circumstances it was necessary to choose be- tween raising the rate, or bringing down the balance at the begin- ning of the year. The Asressors chose the latter.
Present indications point to an increase of both real and personal estate for the year to come, to such an extent that, pro- vided the demands are not further increased, the same rate may be continued and the favorable balance of a year ago restored.
John W. Nourse, Assessors William B. Richards, of Richard R. Glasier, Ipswich.
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AUDITOR'S REPORT
OF TREASURER'S STATEMENT.
This is to certify that I have examined the accounts of the Treasurer and find them correct; and I find the balance in the hands of the Treasurer to agree with the balance sheet submitted.
I have also found vouchers for all bills paid.
I have also examined the note indebtedness of the Town and have checked the notes paid by the Treasurer for the year '10 and find them to agree with his statement.
ARTHUR H. WALTON, Auditor.
TABLE SHOWING UNCOLLECTED TAXES
Year assessed.
Uncollected Jan. '10
Collected '10
Abated
Uncollected '11
1901
$
7 22
$
7 22
1902
8 60
8 60
1903
15 34
15 34
1904
14 39
14 39
1905
56 53
$
2 00
54 53
1906
42 32
$
14 38
9 40
18 54
1907
317 26
128 94
90 62
97 70
1908
5996 22
2824 71
92 57
3078 94
1909
15454 48
8328 49
272 17
6853 82
1910
*80883 72
65628 92
544 91
14709 89
Totals
$102796 08
$76925 44
$1011 67
$24858 97
Assessed August, '10.
Included in the above uncollected taxes are the following :- $5000.00 due from the John B. Brown Est. awaiting decision of the Courts.
$1604.40 due from the Library Trustees; at the annual meet- ing the Town will be asked to take some action in regard to this tax.
$3504.96 due from the Brown Stocking Co .; owing to the com- plicated condition of the affairs of this Company it has been impos- sible to obtain a settlement through the ordinary means of col- lection, therefore at the time this report is prepared the claim has been placed with the Town Counsel with instructions to proceed immediately to collect with all legal means at his command
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT.
DEBT STATEMENT.
TOWN OF IPSWICH.
DR.
To notes payable (excluding Water and Electric Light notes) $62297 80
To orders drawn and not paid
1206 18
$63503 98
CR.
Cash on hand Jan. 1, '11
$ 1829 30
By '10 bills due Farm
371 51
By old
159 03
By uncollected taxes.
24858 97
By amount due for State Aid
2998 00
Military Aid
36 00
Burials
111 00
Highway Work
12 00
Poor account, 1910.
336 71
Poor account, (old) .
208 88
Street Sprinkling
685 03
Moth Taxes.
297 50
Board of Health
1500 00
Corporation Tax.
1493 50
account Telephones . .
133 04 $35030 47
Town debt exclusive of Water and Electric Light, $28,473 51 *This amount may be increased by further allowances from the State
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE MUNICIPAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1910.
DEPARTMENT.
Appri'ons
Receipts
Total Cash
Expended
Unexpended Balance
Over- drawn
Highways and Bridges
$11500 00
$4499 62
$15999 62
$15494 0
$ 505 61
Poor
3500 00
1070 52
4570 82
6086 85
$1516 03
Farm ..
4300 00
3900 74
8200 74
7116 51
1084 23
Board of Health
4500 00
378 28
4878 28
4878 28
Fire . .
3800 00
51 00
3851 00
3766 19
84 81
Police
2000 00
1504 03
3504 03
3562 36
58 33
*Town Hall.
650 00
532 92
1182 92
2145 42
962 50
Moths ..
.
2205 43
1805 79
4011 22
4011 22
Trees
500 00
500 00
339 11
160 89
Commons ..
350 00
350 00
385 06
35 06
*Soldiers.
3145 00
3145 00
4266 65
1121 65
Memorial Day
230 00
230 00
230 00
Education .
22650 01
1068 70
23718 71
21619 31
2099 40
Cemeteries.
1550 00
293 76
1550 00
1567 39
11 39
Departmental
6000 00/
-- 1
6293 761
6140 40|
153 361
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT.
*The $650. appropriated for Town Hall was for painting and fitting up School Committee Room. No appropriation was made for regular running expense. No appropriation was made for Soldiers' Relief
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CEMETERY FUNDS 1910.
Funds
Amount Jan., 1910
Income $10 36
Balance Expenses Jan., 1911
Cogswell,
$318 02
$ 2 00
$326 38
Andrews,
232 69
7 64
3 50
236 83
Giddings,
145 00
4 90
2 00
147 90
Potter,
118 99
3 36
2 00
120 35
Kinsman,
65 16
1 30
1 00
65 46
S. Blood,
62 88
1 24
1 00
63 12
Staniford,
101 77
2 02
1 00
102 79
Trow,
448 56
14 96
101 75
361 77
Dawson,
132 48
4 64
5 50
131 62
Birch,
53 47
1 06
1 50
53 03
A. Kinsman.
53 34
1 06
1 50
52 90
Varrell,
293 20
9 86
1 50
301 56
E. Kimball,
153 53
5 06
1 50
157 09
Willcomb,
68 90
1 36
1 50
68 76
Clarke,
110 17
4 20
1 50
112 87
Rogers-Johnson
109 81
2 18
4 50
107 49
H. L. Kimball.
131 06
4 40
12 50
122 96
G. Kinsman,
120 32
2 40
1 50
121 22
M. Lakeman,
68 47
1 36
1 00
68 83
Caldwell,
108 12
2 12
4 50
105 74
Pingree,
86 97
1 72
1 50
87 19
Young,
24 92
48
1 00
24 40
Coburn.
261 04
7 22
2 00
266 26
M. Haskell,
53 72
1 06
1 50
53 28
Hovey,
117 77
2 34
1 50
118 61
Plouff,
55 73
1 10
1 50
55 33
Farley,
122 75
2 42
3 00
122 17
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Balance
Funds
Amount Jan., '10
Income
Expenses Jan., '11
J B Lamson
$ 59 14
$ 1 18
$ 1 00
$59 32
J Spiller
54 71
1 08
1 50
54 29
Locust Grove
58 05
1 16
59 21
M E Peatfield
102 10
2 04
1 50
102 64
L F Spiller
57 21
1 14
1 50
56 85
J & L H Lord
120 67
2 40
2 50
120 57
E Caldwell
111 60
2 22
2 00
111 82
M E Barber
55 74
1 10
2 00
54 84
S E Durgin
117 02
2 34
1 50
117 86
J Kinsman
114 03
2 28
2 00
114 31
C W Giddings
88 58
1 76
90 34
J A Brown
116 07
2 28
4 00
114 35
Millett & Kimball
215 68
6 30
5 00
216 98
S Blake
111 66
2 22
1 50
112 38
W G Brown
121 52
2 42
3 00
120 94
C W Clarke
114 90
2 28
1 50
115 68
C Palmer
109 02
2 18
2 00
109 20
S Roberts
122 62
4 44
1 50
125 56
E Spinney
113 85
2 26
1 50
114 61
M M Fields
56 24
1 12
1 00
56 36
L Lord
112 46
2 20
3 50
111 16
E Lord
114 58
2 28
1 50
115 36
L H Brown
112 46
2 24
1 50
113 20
P C Bray
104 86
3 08
2 00
105 94
H F Russell
113 13
2 26
1 50
113 89
R T Dodge
111 43
2 22
1 50
112 15
G Haskell
343 67
10 86
5 00
349 53
T C Howe
110 41
2 22
1 50
111 11
N Shatswell
111 10
2 20
1 50
111 82
G H Gilmore
53 68
1 06
1 00
53 74
W A Stackpole
135 27
4 70
2 50
137 47
H H Parsons
56 00
1 12
1 00
56 42
H K Dodge
107 90
2 14
1 50
108 54
H. S Holmes
52 06
1 00
2 00
51 06
C E Hodgkins
52 66
1 04
1 50
52 20
A F Brown
55 70
1 10
56 80
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Balance
Funds
Amount Jan. '10
Income
Expenses Jan. '11
J F Kinsman
$107 26
$ 2 10
$ 4 00
$105 36
T Brown
106 80
2 12
2 00
106 92
W P and A W Gould
108 42
2 16
3 00
107 58
L C Coburn
216 48
4 32
21 00
199 80
W H Kinsman
106 32
2 12
2 00
106 44
C E Bomer
106 32
2 12
2 00
106 44
E A Bailey
53 16
1 06
1 00
53 22
J Lane
52 12
1 04
1 50
51 66
H Parsons
55 20
1 10
56 30
E and T F Cogswell
106 16
2 08
4 00
104 24
M and E Peabody
104 16
2 08
1 50
104 74
C H Cutter
105 16
2 10
1 50
105 76
W and A Haskell
54 62
1 08
3 00
52 70
Willis and Stacy
104 68
2 08
1 50
105 26
G E Lord
105 68
2 10
2 00
105 78
N Fraser
53 06
- 1 06
1 50
52 62
F' G Morris
103 58
2 06
105 64
R Stone
51 02
1 02
1 50
50 54
E Howe
102 00
2 04
104 04
C E Lord
102 00
2 04
1 50
102 54
R Gilmore
200 00
4 00
4 00
200 00
J D Cilley
100 00
2 00
102 00
J Griffing
100 00
1 00
1 00
100 00
E C Cowles
100 00
1 00
101 00
W F Kenney
50 00
50 00
J Dudley
100 00
2 00
98 00
The above funds are invested as follows :-
Town of Ipswich, Electric Lights notes, 4s, due 1932-'33, Town of Ipswich, Water notes, 4s, due 1926-'40, Ipswich Savings Bank,
$2000 00
7500 00
386 25
$9886 25
NOTES AND BONDS.
LIST OF ALL OUTSTANDING, JANUARY 1, 1911. ELECTRIC LIGHT DEPARTMENT.
HELD BY
AMT.
RATE
DATE ISSUED
NO. NOTES
EXPIRATION
Chelsea Savings Bank
$16,000
4
Oct. 1, '03
16 notes 8-23
1911-1926 inc.
Malden Savings Bank
2,000
4
Oct. 1, '03
2 notes 24&25
1927-1928 inc.
Ipswich Water Dept. Sinking Fund
3,000
4
Oct. 1, '03
3 notes 26-28
1929-1931 inc.
Malden Savings Bank
5,000
4
Dec. 15, '03
5 notes 29-33
1915-1919 inc.
Ipswich Water Dept. Sinking Fund
2,000
4
Dec. 15, '04
2 notes 34&35
1920-1921 inc.
Holliston Savings Bank
4,000
4
Dec. 15, '04
4 notes 36-49
1922-1925 inc.
State of Massachusetts
4,000
4
May , '05
4 notes 40-43
1926-1929 inc.
Ipswich Water Dept. Sinking Fund
2,000
4
Dec. 15, '06
2 notes 44&15
1930-1931 inc.
Ipswich Cemetery Trust Funds
2,000
4
June 15, '07
2 notes 46&47
1932-1933 inc.
No. Ave. Savings Bank, Cambridge
2,000
4
June 30, '08
2 lotes 1&2
1934-1935 mc.
Malden Savings Bank
2,000
4
June 15, '09
2 notes 1&2
1936-1937 inc.
Ipswich Water Dept. Sinking Fund
2,000
4
June 30. '10
4 notes 21-24
1931-1934 inc.
1,000
4
Oct. 1, '10
2 notes 1&2
1911-1912 inc.
$6
3,500
4
7 notes 14-20
1924-1930 mnc.
5,500
4
11 notes 3-13
1913-1923 inc.
Five-cent Savings Bank, Lynn · Ipswich Savings Bank
6,000
4
Dec. 30, '10
24 notes 1-24
19!1-1934 inc.
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NOTES AND BONDS CONTINUED.
WATER DEPARTMENT NOTES AND BONDS.
SOLD TO
AMT.
RATE DATE ISSUED
NO. ISSUED NO.INC. EXPIRATION
Lamprecht Bros
$100,000
4 July 1, '94
100
1 to 100 July 1, 1924
EP Jose
30,000
4
Jan. 1, '95
30
101 to 130
N W Harris & Co
6,000
4
Jan. 1, '97
6
131 to 136
Town of Ipswich Sinking Fund
2,000
4
July 1, '99
2
137 & 138
Adams & Co
9,000
4
July 1, '00
9
139 to 147
Ipswich Water Dept. Sinking Fund
1,000
4
Dcc. 14 ,'03
1
148
Name not recorded
1,000
4
Dec 17, '03
1
149
Ipswich Water Dept. Sinking Fund
4,000
4
Dec. 31, '04
4
150 to 153
3,000
4
Oct. 21, '07
3
154 to 156
2,000
4
Dec. 31, '07
2
158 & 159
1,000
4
Nov. 30, '08
1
160
*
10,000
4
Oct. 1, '10
20
1 to 20
1911-30
Five-Cent Savings Bank, Lynn
7,500
4
Oct. 1, '10
15
1 to 15
1911-25
Ipswich Cemetery Trust Funds
7,500
4
Oct 1, '10
15
16 to 30
1926-40
*This issue of $10.000 is in place of the last $10,000 shown in last year's report, those notes having been paid.
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4
Nov. 19, '07
1
157
1,000
NOTES AND BONDS CONTINUED.
HELD BY
AMT.
RATE DATE ISSUED
NO. NOTES
EXPIRATION
State of Massachusetts
CENTRAL FIRE STATION NOTES, $15,000 4 1-2 Dec 12, 1907
Swampscott Water Dept
2,000 4 Feb 15, 1908
fifteen notes 1911. '25 inc two note 1926- 27 inc
BURLEY SCHOOL NOTES.
State of Massachusetts
$9,000 4 1-2 Feb. 15, 1908 ANTICIPATION OF TAXES (1910) $10,000 3 3-4 March 9, 1910
nine notes
1910-'19
First National Bank, Ipswich Ipswich Water Sinking Fund
1,500 4 March 9, 1910
one note
on demand
Ipswich Savings Bank
one note
on demand
First National Bank, Ipswich
one note
April 30, 1911
Ipswich Savings Bank Ipswich Water Dept. Sinking Fund 66
$1,000 5
May 15, 1883
one note
on demand
3,800 4
Civil War notes July 23, 1864
-
Sept. 29, 1911 June 11, 1911
1,800 3 3-4 June, 1865
Oct. 23,1912
Burley Fund
3,500 5
June 5, 1865
on demand
Lucy E Condon
500 4
July · 15, 1867
on demand
Ipswich Savings Bank
1,212.50 4
Oct. 30, 1906
Oct. 30, 1910
Geo A Schofield
1,000 4
Dec. 12, 1910
Dec. 12, 1911
Ipswich Savings Bank
1,000 4
Dec. 12, 1912
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT.
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500 4
$1,585.30 4 1-2 June 29, 1910 ANTICIPATION OF TAXES (1911) $8,900 3 3-4 Dec. 30, 1910 NOTES ISSUED FOR SPECIAL WORK.
one note
March 9, 1911
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
FOR THE YEAR 1910.
Whole number of diseases dangerous to the Public Health re- ported to the Board of Health during the year 1910, 259, classified ' as follows :
Cerebro Spinal Meningitis. 6
Diphtheria 6
Measles 160
Opthalmia Neonatorum
1
Poleo Myelitis. 4
Tubercular Meningitis 2
Tuberculosis 13
Scarlet Fever
5
Typhoid Fever. 61
Total
259
DEATHS.
Measles
2
Pertussis 2
Poleo Myelitis 1
Tubercular Meningitis.
2
Tuberculosis
12
Typhoid Fever 3
Total
22
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IPSWICH TOWN REPORT.
As will be seen by the above, measles and typhoid fever were epedemic. The measles cases were generally light in form. These cases were quarantined and carefully watched and a general disin- fection and fumigation employed the same as in scarlet fever. How much such measures have to do in preventing the spread of the con- tagion of measles seem to be an open question. In scarlet fever and diphtheria, there is no question of their efficacy.
The epidemic of typhoid which promised to be a very serious matter was promptly checked after the establishment of the hospit- al. This step was taken by the Board after a consultation with the physicians of the town, who were unanimous in the opinion that such a hospital was at that time an absolute necessity. The wisdom of the move was justified by the outcome. This of course entailed a very large expense as will be shown by the financial statement of the department printed elsewhere. The Town at a special meeting raised the necessary amount to pay the bills As an offset to these expenses there will be something to co ne back from the Common- wealth. How much this will be the Board is at this time unable to state. Bills for something like $1500.00 have been submitted, and whatever the State allows will go towards reimbursing the Town Treasury. This should be considered in the final analysis of what the epidemic cost the Town.
The thanks of the Board are hereby extended to the Ladies' Hospital Association for valuable assistance rendered the hospital in the way of supplies, medicinal and otherwise. furnished by them. Also to the Ipswich Mills and their agent, Mr. Walter E. Hayward, who turned over to the Board one of the Corporation houses for a hospital. He also furnished men and teams to work under the di- rection of the Board in cleaning up the infected district. The Ips- wich Mills plant is in first-class sanitary condition ; and the system- atic and thorough way in which the sanitary condition of the tene- ments of this corporation are looked after is an object lesson to many owners of tenement houses.
Some action ought.to be taken by the Town to provide a building suitably located and so constructed that in the event of conditions arising similar to those of the past year, proper and prompt action may be taken to check an epidemic. The Town now owns an equipment of furniture and utensils sufficient for use
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for the care of twelve patients. The Board still retains the house last used, and could, in an emergency, have it ready for use at a few hours notice.
In November it was reported to the Board from the State Board of Health that twelve new immigrants had arrived in New York who came from cholera infected places in Russia, and that they were expected to go to specified places in Ipswich. These facts were ascertained from the quarantine department of the port of New York, and the advice came to watch for these people and keep them under surveillance. All of these parties were found, and with one exception, found at the place specified. They were kept under surveillance for two weeks. It can be seen from these facts that an epidemic of Asiatic Cholera is at least a possibility for Ips- wich. All of this calls for intelligent oversight of sanitary condi- tions, and citizens are reminded that they owe to the community the duty of keeping their premises and surroundings as clean as possible. Many do this, and to them these remarks do not apply. Many on the other hand are careless and indifferent. They should wake up and take notice, and not wait for the health officials to compel them to do their plain duty.
SANITARY INSPECTION.
Complaints investigated by Mr Whittier 84
' Mr Atkinson. 175
Total. 259
Notices put up by Mr Whittier 19
Contagion Cards put up by Mr Whittier 123
Fumigations. etc. by Mr Whittier 166
Undertakers licensed
3
Slaughter houses licensed
3
To keep swine, licensed. 41
To slaughter swine, licensed . 2
Burial permits issued . 110
Removal permits issued . 24
Twenty-two farms producing milk for sale were inspected by Mr Lord. Twenty of them were found to be in a satisfactory con- dition. Two milk producees were served with notices to clean up their premises. One man was prohibited from selling milk, but
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disregarded the notice served upon him, for which acts he was cited into Court and paid a fine.
The Farley Brook is the same old nuisance, and it will con- tinue to be so long as it is used as a common sewer. The amount collected and expended on its care was as follows:
FARLEY BROOK. $83 50
Amount collected
Paid
Jos Johnson. $21 00
Robert Spencer 13 06
L G Parsons. 8 25
Balance in hand of Clerk of Board 41 19
$83 50
Some preliminary action ought to be taken in regard to sew- erage. The Town has had an object lesson the past year of what an epidemic may cost. The danger of the spread of infection would be very materially lessened with proper sewerage. The amount expended in caring for an epidemic would go a long way toward paying the interest on a sewerage fund. It will have to come in a very few years anyhow. Why not begin this year?
The expense for the coming year ought not to be much above the average for the past four years, not of course counting 1910. For the past four years the Board has asked for an appro- priation of $1500.00, and would ask the same this year. The amounts formerly appropriated under "fees and salaries" are now charged to the departments. One hundred and fifty dollars is the sum usually given the Health Department for their purpose. We would also ask for that sum, making a total of $1650.00 for the use of the Department.
Respectfully submitted, Geo. E. MacArthur, Maynard Whittier, Aaron Lord.
Board of Health.
Ipswich, Feb. Ist. 1911.
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SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT.
Ipswich, Jan. 14, 1911.
To the Board of Health of Ipswich,
Gentlemen :
I submit herewith my report as Sanitary Inspector for the Board of Health for nine months of the year 1910.
Number of Sanitary Inspections on complaints and otherwise. 175
Diseases reported to me and reported to Board of Health 5
Number of dead animals taken from Ipswich River and buried.
9
. Dead dogs and other animals killed by train or other ways, buried or disposed or other ways. . .. . Served notice on people keeping swine without a license .
20
5
Notified Street Commissioner of parties digging up street to connect drain from their cesspools with Town street drain
1
Also notified Street Commissioner of parties empty- ing their meat leavings in Estes street Town drain . 2
Notices served on different parties from Town coun- sel's office 5
Would also state that I have inspected the bakehouses in dif- ferent parts of the Town and found them in good sanitary con" dition, except one on Hammatt Street which I notified them to clean up or would close it up, which was done in satisfactory manner.
Also inspected barber shops and ice cream places and Soda Fountains in different places and found them in good sanitary con- dition.
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