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NO.
VALUE NO.
VALUE GAIN
LOSS
Cows
6
$240.00
6
$240 00
Heifers
3
105 00
$105 00
Horses
3
600 00
3
600 00
Pigs and Shoats
1
20 00
$20 00
Fowl.
55
55 00 85
85 00
3C 00
Carts and Wagons.
8
500 00
8
500 00
Mowing Machine.
1
5 00
5 00
Plows
3
15 00
3
20 00
5 00
Cultivators
3
30 00
3
45 00
15 00
Horse Hoe
1
5 00
1
5 00
Harrows
4
50 00
4
50 00
Sled .
1
15 00
1
15 00
Drags
2
6 50
2
6 50
Wood, cords
17
119 00 12
84 00
35 00
Coal, tons.
2
16 00
16 00
Groceries and Provisions.
75 00
60 00
15 00
Dairy Utensils. .
5 00
5 00
Furniture and Bedding. .
500 00
450 00
50 00
Range and Fixtures
110 00
110 00
Stoves and Furnace.
150 00
130 00
20 00
Wheel Rake.
1
5 00
Tedder
1 15 00
1
15 00
Tools.
10 00
10 00
Blocks and Ropes :.
5 00
5 00
Harnesses and Blankets. .
75 00
75 00
Potato Digger
1
1 00
1
1 00
Wheelbarrows
2
3 50
2
3 50
Lumber
10 00
10 00
Double Bob
1 20 00
1
20 00
Brooder
1 5 00
1
5 00
Seed Sower.
2
10 00
2
10 00
Gas Engine
1
25 00
1
50 00
25 00
Hogs .
1
30 0013
175 50
145 50
Suckers ..
11
27 50 12
24 00
3 50
Torals
$2743 50
$2924 50 159 50
340 50
1
5 00
.
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Inventory-Produce, Etc. at TOWN FARM. Jan. 1, 1915. Jan. 1, 1914.
NO.
VALUE NO.
VALUE|GAIN
LOSS
Beans, bushels.
1 1.2 $ 5 25
4
$ 10 00
$ 4 75
Potatoes, bushels.
30
30 00
8
6 00 $24 00
Roots, bushels.
10
5 00
6
3 00
2 00
English hay, tons
20
400 00|13
260 00 140 00
Salt hay, tons
20
240 00
240 00
Mulch. tons
10
70 00
5
35 00
35 00
Oats fodder, tons
4
60 00
2
30 00
30 00
Squash, tons
1-2
10 00
10 00
Corn, bushels
50
35 00
35 00
Inventorv.stock. tools.etc
$ 820 25 2743 50
$ 379 00 481 00
$ 39 75
2924 50
159 50
340 50
$3563 75
$3303 50
640 50
$380 25
3303 50
380 25
Net Gain.
$ 260 25
260 25
SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENSES AT THE TOWN FARM FOR THE YEARS 1910, 1911, 1912, 1913, 1914.
11 1910
= 1911 | 1912 |
1913
1914
Expended
$7116 51 |$8273 83|$3941 75|$4220 31 |$3083 81
Income
| 3900 74| 4316 15| 1756 52|| 2004 25| 867 21
Net Expense
|$3215 77|$3957 68|$2185 23|$2216 06|$2216 60
Average number of inmates at the Farm during the year ... 10 Average cost per week for each| inmate. $4 26 Sale of milk, hay and produce $693 74
Due for sales $173 47
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ASSESSORS' REPORT.
APPROPRIATIONS.
Schools
$27845 00
Highways .
11500 00
Maturing Debt
8800 00
Interest
5000 00
Fire Department.
5235 00
Charities
4950 00
Police
4000 00
Board of Health
3450 00
Farm.
2700 00
State Aid .
2700 00
Electric Light Department
2040 00
Treasurer and Collector
1900 00
Town House
1815 00
Selectmen
1600 00
Cemeteries
1400 00
Soldiers' Relief.
1300 00
Auditing and Accounting
1225 00
Assessors.
685 00
Election and Registration
600 00
Town Clerk
490 00
Tree Warden
400 00
Commons
300 00
Memorial Day
235 00
Weights and Measures
205 00
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Law Department
125 00
Forest Fires.
100 00
Appropriation of 1913
-$95,096 02
State Tax and other demands
11,944 20
County Tax
7,729 31
Overlayings
1,000 00
$115,769 53
Income estimated
14,010 93
Amount assessed
. ..
$101,758 60
Anount assessed on 1337 Polls
$ 2666 00
Assessed Personal Estate
$1,435,869 00
Assessed Real Estate
4,091,081 00
Amount assessed on
$5,526,950 00
at $18.00 per thousand
$99,485 36
$102,151 36
Less tax on non-resident bank shares ...
392 76
$101,758 60
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS.
Polls 29
$ 58 00
Personal Estate
1039 46
Real Estate
237 09
-
$1,334 55
Value of buildings assessed.
$2,816,004 00
Value of land assessed
$1,275,077 00
4496 02
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Number of horses
assessed 485
cowS.
..
546
..
sheep
.0
other neat cattle
236
..
swine
.72
fowl
. 6235
acres of land
18734
..
persons
1976
persons assessed on property
1134
persons assessed on poll tax only
842
dwelling houses assessed 1265
Attention is called to the fact that last year's tax rate is fully equal to the average rate throughout the State; that it is high enough to be burdensome to many of our taxpayers ; and that it is sufficient to repel men of means who would like to make their legal residence here. The State tax is certain to be much higher for the vear to come ; the County expenses are rising annually ; and if the local appropriations should also be increased to the extent called for by various departments, the rate will easily reach the figure attained in 1913, with the prospect of staying there. The Board of Assessors recommend that no additional appropriations be made for objects, which however desirable can be dispensed with without discomfort.
JOHN W. NOURSE,
RICHARD R. GLASIER,
Assessors.
WILLIAM B. RICHARDS,
,
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT.
BIRTHS.
144
Born in Ipswich
141
Born in other places
3
144
Fathers born in Ipswich
14
Mothers born in Ipswich
11
‹‹
Mass
11
Mass
19
.‹
U. S
9
US
7
B. Prov
30
B Prov
26
England
2
England
2
..
Ireland
2
Ireland
4
..
Wales
1
..
Russia
Russia
Austria
45
Austria
45
Poland
Poland
Greece
24
Greece
24
66 Italy
3
Italy
4
Sweden
1
. .
6
Sweeden
1
. .
Germany
1
Unknown
1
.‹
Azores
1
144
144
OCCUPATION OF FATHERS.
Teamsters 10, Mill Operatives 40, Clerks 4, Cook 1, Farmers 3, Laborers 51, Carpenters 3, Salesmen 3, Accountants 1, Electrician 3, Expressman 1, Gardener 1, Provision Dealer 1, Bookkeeper 1, Superintendent of Estate 1, Clergyman 1, General Store 1, Machin- ist 2, Lawyer 1, Plumbers 2, Merchants 2, Engineers 2, Barber 1, Tailor 1, Overseer 1, Coachman 1, Fisherman 2, Orchidist 1. Cabi- net Maker 1, Unknown 1. Total 144.
BIRTHS BY MONTHS.
January 11, February 9, March 12, April 12, 'May 12, June 8. July 19, August 17, September 13, October 12, November 9, De- cember 10. Total 144.
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Whole number
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MARRIAGES.
Whole number
81
Married in Ipswich 60
. Married in other places 21
Total 81.
Grooms living in Ipswich
57
Grooms living in other places
.24
Total.
81.
Brides living in Ipswich.
.67
Brides living in other places .14
Total.
81
Grooms born in Ipswich 13
Mass 15
" US. 5
British Provinces 14
66 " England 1
..
..
Russia, Austria and Poland
24
Greece.
9
l'otal
81
Brides born in Ipswich
.12
Mass 16
..
" US .. 2
" British Provinces. 16
" Scotland 1
" Russia, Austria and Poland
24
. .
" Greece
9
..
Sweden
1
Total
81
DEATHS.
Whole number of deaths.
96
Male
49
Fernale.
47
Total
96
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Residents of Ipswich 91
Nonresidents.
5
Total
96
Born in
Ipswich 46
Mass . 19
United States 9
England. 3
7
Ireland
2
Greece
2
Austria, Poland and Russia
3
Germany
1
Italy .
1
Unknown.
3
Total
96
Birthplace of Fathers
Ipswich.
13
Mass .
21
United States
10
British Provinces 13
England
3
Ireland
5
Greece
5
Russia, Austria and Poland
16
Italy .
3
Germany
1
Unknown
6
Total 96
Birthplace of Mothers
Ipswich. 16
Mass
17
United States
8
British Provinces
14
British Provinces
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England 4
Ireland.
4
Russia, Aurtria and Poland 16
Greece
5
Germany
1
Italy
2
Unknown. 9 Total 96
Buried in Ipswich. 84
other places, 12
Total
96
13 were 80 years and less than 90
15 were 70 80
8 were 60
70
13 were 50
60
5 were 40 50
5 were 30 40
1 was 20
30
4 were 10
20
6 were 1
10
26 were less than one year.
The following named people were eighty years of age or over : Died January 5th, 1914, Sarah H. Small. 80 years, 6 months, 6 days.
9th, Samuel S. Small, 82 years, 5 months, 16days
25th, .. Susan L. Arthur, 84 years, 10 months,
" 28th,
Manasseh Cutler, 89 years, 4 months, 5 days.
" March 16th,
Mary A. Clark, 84 years, 4 months, 5 days.
29th.
66 Emily M. Edgerly, 86 years, 4 months, 27 days.
" May 14th,
31st,
" August 4th,
" Sept. 16th, Margaret Wald, 87 years, 12 days.
26th,
Mary J. Smith, 88 years, 9 months, 1 day. Levi W. Mallard, 84 years, 3 months, 24 days Isaac Dobson, 85 years, 10 months, 29 days.
Mary E. Patch, 84 years, 6 months, 28 days.
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Died Nov. 30th, 1914, Charles H Baker, 86 years, 9 months,
" Dec. 28th, 1914, Emeline F. Brown, 87 years, 6 months, 22 days
Deaths by months :- January 13, February 5, Mar. 12, April 3, May 7, June 5, July 9, August 9, September 11, October 5, Novem- ber 10, December 6. Total 96,
The following Licenses have been issued from the Clerk's Office :-
Liquor Licenses 7
Druggists Licenses 5
- Inholders Licenses 2 Victuallers Licenses. .6
Pool Licenses
14
Bowling License .1
Junk Dealers 6
Auctioneers
1
Dog Licenses 184
Male Dogs. 167
Female.
17
Total
184
Hunters Certificates .201
These Certificates are issued under the direction of the State Fisheries and Game Commission.
CHARLES W. BAMFORD, Town Clerk.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT STREETS.
Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen :-
l herewith present a report of the work done by the teams during the year ending December 31, 1914, also an itemized list of the property in the Highway Department.
Team Nu. 1 worked 2074 hours; Team No. 2 worked 1315 hours on the highway and 205 hours street watering, and in addition transported school children for the first six months of the year.
Team No. 3 worked 482 hours, and the spare horse 1600 hours. Number of horses in the department 7, (including two owned by F. L. Burke & Son.)
Cost of hay, grain, water, etc. $1216 78
Average cost per week for each horse $3 34
Number of gallons water used 461,400
INVENTORY.
5 horses. $1550 00
3 pair double harness. 125 00
3 pair street blankets
25 00
2 pair stable blankets.
7 00
2 pair storm blankets.
10 00
3 two- horse carts
375 00
2 sleds.
100 00
1
barge
200 00
1
sleigh barge
50 00
1
225 00
street sweeper 200 00
2 road machines
20 00
3 road plows
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7 gravel screens.
35 00
2 two-horse shovels
12 00
1 stone drag
5 00
1 road drag.
18 00
1 two-horse stone roller 40 00
1 steam roller.
.2400 00
1 scarifier
400 00
2 watering carts 450 00
7 snow plows.
100 00
All other tools, etc. 500 00
$6,847 00
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH A. HUCKINS. Superintendent of Streets.
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REPORT OF THE
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND
MEASURES.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Gentleinen :-
I have the honor to present to you the annual report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures for the year ending December 31, 1914.
I think the dealers have seen the wisdom of having their scales, weights and measures adjusted and sealed according to the re- quirements of the State laws, to the extent that the work in this department increases gradually each year. The past year the Sealers all through the state have made a thorough inspection of druggists' scales and weights, both in apothecary and metric sys- tems, the outcome of which shows a decided improvement in their equipment. The coming year the sealers will make the same tests of glass graduates, as soon as they get correct standards to work from.
I feel satisfied that the work accomplished has been for the best protection of the public. It is the aim of the department to correct evils where they exist, and see that they continue corrected, without re- sorting to sensational or radical means when they can be avoided and still retain the desired results, to protect the public from un-
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scrupulous dealers or dealers not understanding the law.
I wish to thank the Town Officials, the manufacturers and merchants, and the public for the courteous manner in which I have been received in the discharge of my duties.
A detailed report of the work performed is herewith present- ed.
Respectfully submitted, WILLIAM A. STONE, Sealer. Adjusted Sealed Non-sealed Condemned
Platform scales (over
5.000 pounds)
7
Platform scales (under 5,000 pounds)
4]
Computing Scales
21
1
Slot Scales
7
1
All other scales
88
4
Weights.
25
324
Dry measures.
27
Liquid measures
160
2
Linear measures. .
12
Measuring pumps. . ...
13
3
.
Prescription scales. . . .
5
3
Apothecary weights ....
112
39
Metric weights.
88
11
Fees collected and paid to Town Treasurer, $63.06.
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POLICE REPORT.
To the Board of Selectmen,
Gentlemen ;-
I have the honor to submit to you the report of the duties per- formed by the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1914.
Total number of arrests.
337
CRIMES AGAINST PERSON.
Male
Female
Total
Assault and battery
35
35
Assault.
2
1 3
Assault on officer
2
2
Assault with dangerous weapon
2
2
CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY.
Breaking and entering
5
5
Larceny
24
1 25
Forgery
1
1
CRIMES AGAINST GOOD ORDER.
Male
Female
Tot a
Non-support.
1
1
Breach of the peace
11
11
Bastardy.
2
2
Drunkenness.
191
2
193
Indecent act.
1
1
Indecent exposure
1
1
Indecent language
1
1
Vagrant.
30
30
Violating probation.
5
5
1
1
7
milk law.
1
1
game law.
2
2
liquor law
2
?
dog law
1
1
fish law
1
1
Violating Town By-Law
auto law
7
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Liquor seizure. 2
2
Unlawful keeping matches
2
2
333
4
337
DISPOSITION OF ARRESTS.
Appealed
3
Probated
47
Released.
12
Discharged
33
Continued
7
Sentence suspended
11
Filed .
34
Fines paid
64
Sentenced to House of Correction.
114
State Farm
1
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Value of property reported stolen, $595 00
recovered. $375 00
Assistance rendered.
6
Arrests for out of town officers.
6
Buildings found open.
8
Complaints investigated .
96
Committed to hospital.
5
Children lost, found and returned.
3
Number of dogs killed .
3
doors found open.
10
" horses killed .
2
Fire alarm pulled in. 1
Electric lights reported out. 22
Search warrant for stolen goods
2
Number of hours for special duty . 584
Tramps. 16
In submitting the above report, I desire to extend my thanks to the Selectmen, Chas. A. Sayward, Judge of the Third District Court, and to the officers and all others who have assisted me in the performance of my official duty. The past year has been a most pleasant one.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT S. GARLAND, Chief of Police.
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ENGINEERS' REPORT.
To the Selectmen of Ipswich :-
Following is the report of the Board of Engineers of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1914.
Number of men in the department. 40
Number of box alarms. 19
still alarms 36
assembly calls 2
out of town calls 1
Total number of alarms. 58
Property threatened by fire $114.650 00
Property damaged by fire 10,200 00
Insurance on same 64,540 00
Insurance paid 8,149 25
Value of Fire Department equipment $ 15,000 00
" buildings occupied by department. 20,000 00
" Fire Alarm equipment.
2,500 00
DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT.
Steamer. 1
Hook & Ladder 1
Auto Combination Chemical and Hose 1
Hose Wagons
2
Hose Reels 6
Fire Alarm Boxes 17
Number of feet of hose 6500, in the following locations :-
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At Central Fire Station .2150
At Hose 2 House. .2050
One hose reel at Central Highway sheds 550
near Pumping Station, Village 250
at Geo A Hodgdon's East street. 300
on Payne street. 300
at Candlewood Engine House 600
at Mrs. Tuckerman's. Waldingfield Road.300
We recommend the change of the fire alarm on (3) three cir- cuits be installed, so if one circuit or part of the town should not be in working order, it would not effect the remaining parts, as it does at the present time.
We also recommend the addition of two new boxes, one to be located on County street at the junction of Green street, and one Hammatt street near Brown square.
ARTHUR H. WALTON, Board
EDWIN M. POOLE, of
WALTER G. BROWN,
Engineers
AUTO-CHEMICAL REPORT.
To the Board of Engineers,
Gentlemen :-
Following is the report of the work done by the Hose 2 Co. and Auto-Combination Truck for the year ending December 31, 1914
Whole number of alarms responded to by the truck .... 55 Number of bell alarms 19
Number of still alarms. 33
Call to Topsfield 1
Call to Rowley 1
Call to Hamilton 1
The company laid 6000 feet of water hose, and used the con- tents of 17 large (25 gallons) chemical tanks and 37 small ( 3 gal- lons) extinguishers, a total of 536 gallons of chemicals. Number of miles covered for fire duty, 195.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD H. SMITH, Operator.
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REPORT OF THE OVERSEERS.
ALMSHOUSE.
Affairs at the Town Farm during the past year have run smoothly and the results have been gratifying. Though the workers have been few and the expense small, the accomplishments have been considerable. In addition to the care of the stock and the perfor- mance of the usual chores, all the land with broken sod has been looked after, a large summer garden cultivated, root crops for winter use provided, a large amount of fodder raised for the cattle, the English and salt hay and black-grass harvested, and the general farm work carried on, and with the outlay above the salaries of only $67.67 for labor, nearly all of which was for ice-getting and wood-chopping in January and February. The Superintendent and his small number of assistants have done well and merit our com- mendation. We cannot be unappreciative of such valuable service. The condition of the interior of the Almshouse, under the excellent care and supervision of the worthy Matron, is the equal if not the superior of any similar institution (age considered) in the State. We have this on the authority of the Agent of the State Board of Charities. Neatness and sanitation are everywhere and always ap- parent within the four walls. The table has been spread with an abundance of healthful and nutritious food, so that there has been no lack and therefore no complaint on the part of the inmates. Good sleeping quarters have been provided, all their furnishings being scrupulously neat and clean. The health and comfort of the inmates have been the first consideration. Medical attendance and
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medicine have always been supplied, the quantity of ardent, spirits administered in both sickness and health being less than one quart during the twelve months. The finances have been looked after in a very satisfactory manner. The grocery and provision expense for the year has been $530.00-an average of $44.17 per month for 14 persons. The statement seems almost unbelievable, yet the proof is not lacking. $48.66 has been expended for dry goods and clothing ; $113.21 for fuel and light ; $447.95 for equipment and repairs, including the installation of a very successful heat regula- for, the rebuilding of one of the large chimneys and other repairs made necessary by the fire in the winter ; $422.29 for hay and grain, a decrease of $211.97 from the previous year ; $254.03 for miscel- laneous items-another decrease of $60.81; and the inventory has been increased (by real and not ficticious values) from $2743.50 in 1913 to $2924.50 is 1914. which is a gain of $181 00, The net ex- pense of the Farm for the year just closed was $2216.60. The average number of inmates was 10. This reduces the cost per week for each inmate to the unusually small figure of $4.26.
Comparisons are sometimes interesting, and this is one of the times. Here is how the figures look :-
Average weekly cost per inmate in 1911 .. $12 68
" 1912.
10 48
(* 1913 7 10
66
" 1914. 4 2.6
This showing speaks for itself, and with the statement that the Overseers are highly pleased with the results of the Almshouse administration, we will dismiss the suject and take up the question of the Charities, or Outside Poor.
CHARITIES.
In the Town Meeting last year the Overseers emphasized the fact that a considerable increase in the expense for Charities was inevitable. A law had been passed in 1913 throwing an entirely new class of dependents upon the Town. This had greatly increas- ed the financial burdens of other towns in this vicinity, and the same result was bound to come here. The Overseers had succeeded
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in holding matters in check until the beginning of 1914, but after that there could be no further postponement. Diligent work has been performed by the Board, loyally supported by the Associated Charities, without which the increase in expense would have been much larger. Chapter 763, Acts of 1913, known as the Mother's Aid Law, (there is no mothers' or widows' pension as some suppose) is a splendid Statute in many respects ; but like many other things where the ideal is high, the cost is high also. 'The design of this new law is to compel cities and towns to suitably and comfortably aid mothers with dependent children under fourteen years of age. In the making of this statute the welfare of the children was the great consideration. The father might be deceased ; or, if living, be unable to provide for the family by reason of ill-health; he might be guilty of non-support, or be a deserter with whereabouts un- known ; still the children were not to be deprived of the comforts of home, nor be neglected by reason of the mother's protracted ab- sence while toiling for daily bread. On the contrary, the mother was to remain for the most part within the home, so that the little ones might be cared for in a proper manner, and the aid extended to the family was not to bring the recipients under the pauper law. As before stated, the aim is high, so also is the expense. Seven families are drawing from our appropriation under the provisions of this Statute, and others are sure to follow, unless it is abolished or amended. General business depression, amounting to either total or partial suspension in numerous instances, has been a great, factor in the increase of the expenditures for the poor and .out-of- works, both at home and abroad. Many men and women have come to us reluctantly to ask aid, but absolute necessity has driven them. They have begged for work, but we could find them none. The fire in many a grate has been low this winter, cupboards bare, and clothing scanty. Many scenes witnessed by the Overseers and As- sociated Charities have made the heart ache. The people of Ips- wich do not realize how much want and misery exists even upon some of our principal streets. Other industrial centers have suffer- ed as well as Ipswich, some very much more. , Beverly's expense for charities in 1913 was $16,000. In the first ten months of 1914 it
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had arisen to $26,000, leaving the expense of the remaining two months to be charged to the appropriation for 1915. And Peabody's plight was quite as bad. Thorough investigation of all cases has been made by the Overseers and others and aid has been carefully, even sparingly, meted in all instances. Officials of the Associated Charities have examined our histories of cases, and whereas they have found no instance in which their judgment was that too much aid had been rendered, they did not see how in many cases the de- pendents could exist on so small an amount as was being given. That organization has in numerous instances rendered temporary aid to applicants, and thus helped to decrease the pauper list. At time of writing they have issued a circular appealing for funds, which it is hoped will meet with a liberal response. Ipswich is demonstrating that public and private charities can work together harmoniously and produce good results. Our thanks are but a poor return to the Associated Charities for the assistance which they have willingly rendered us during the past year. We wish to call attention to the fact that over $2,000. of appropriation has been expended upon the poor of other towns residing in Ipswich. The treasury will be re- imbursed for this amount. We have now a complete history of all cases filed in our office, which are open for public inspection. This is what we ask : That the citizen who is inclined to criticise will call at our office and ascertain the facts before condemning the Overseers for something which he does not understand. In other words, he should apply the principles of the Golden Rule, and treat the Board as he would wish to be treated if in their places. It has been a very difficult year ; the Overseers have worked hard, and their consciences are clear.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK T. GOODHUE, Chairman, Overseers WALTER F. GOULD, of
CHARLES G. HULL, Ipswich.
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Ipswich Town Report.
REPORT OF THE SELECTMEN.
We are pleased to state that our finances this year have been kept within the appropriations, each department showing an unex- pended balance, although we were obliged to ask the Finance Com- mittee for the transfer of $250.00 from the reserve fund, the ap- propriation for Soldiers' Relief and Law Department being insuffic- ient. We think it advisable in this connection for the Town to ap- propriate to the reserve fund the full amount allowed under the law, so that necessary and unforseen liabilities, which there always will be, can be met.
The interest and financial support of the Town is asked in the propogation and protection of shell-fish.
As this is one of our leading industries, it is of great importance that it should be preserved to the fullest extent. If this is done in a systematic way, the expense to the Town each year will be nomi- nal, and the benefit therefrom would be far-reaching.
We expended this year for oil on the streets $910.45, about double the sum expended in 1913.
Oiling the streets seems to be the best solution of the road ques- tion, and more should be done each year. As it seems to be a perma- nent thing, the Town should own a road oiling outfit, so as to be able to do the work whenever it is convenient and necessary. By so doing the Town could save in a short time the expense of an outfit, which will cost about $600.00.
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