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Mr. Walter L. Beals pursued photography as a hobby and became an expert in this field. After his death, his son and daughter presented to the library many excellent photographs of both the interior and exterior of the library building, and also a complete file of town reports.
Mr. William J. MacDougall was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Trustees, caused by Mr. Beals's death.
IN GRATITUDE
Gratefully we acknowledge gifts of books, magazines, pictures and historical material from the following friends of the library: Mrs. Helen W. Ashley William J. MacDougall
Mrs. Richard H. Barstow
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. B. Smith
Austin L. Beals Everett A. Bowen
Mr. and Mrs. Horace A. Vaughan Mrs. Harmon P. Ward Mrs. Charles P. Washburn
Miss Faye H. Deane
Mrs. Malcolm C. Drake
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Whitcomb
James Kilpatrick
Miss Helen E. Whitcomb
Mrs. Julia Lewis
Misses Amy and Laura Whittemore
Theodore N. Wood
We are indebted to the Literature Department of the Cabot Club for a very handsome Persian scarf for use on the table in the Lecture Room.
In concluding this annual report of the Middleborough Public Library, I wish to express my gratitude to the Trustees for their wise direction and sympathetic understanding.
ยท Respectfully submitted,
MERTIE E. WITBECK,
Librarian.
Middleboro Public Library Statistics
Circulation of Books: Central Library Adult
Fiction
34,712
Non-fiction 13,682
48,394
94
Juvenile circulation
Fiction
10,623
Non-fiction
8,351
18,974
Branches and Deposits
South Middleboro Branch
2,047
Hospital
1,148
Montgomery Home
75
Hannah Shaw Home
100
Bates Junior High
88
High School
90
Pleasant Street School
563
Pratt Free School
108
West Side School
277
4,496
Total circulation 1947
71,864
Total circulation 1946
77,454
Decrease in circulation 1947
5,590
Number of volumes owned January 1, 1947
52,376
Number of volumes added by purchase
1,367
Number of volumes added by gift
82
Number of volumes added by binding: magazines.
22
newspapers. 3
Number of volumes transferred from rental collection
107
Total number of volumes added in 1947 1,581
Number of volumes lost and discarded, 1947
335
Number of volumes owned December 31, 1947
53,622
Magazines currently received
111
Newspapers currently received
9
New borrowers registered in 1947 Adult
314
Juvenile
146
Under five-year registration period Borrowers re-registered in 1947 261
3,497
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MIDDLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Report of Treasurer Showing Expenditure of Endowment Funds
PEIRCE FUND RECEIPTS
Balance January 1, 1947 From Peirce Trustees 2,372.99
$7.74
$2,380.73
PAYMENTS
Books, Periodicals, Newspapers
$2,375.71
Balance December 31, 1947 5.02 $2,380.73
460
Total number of active borrowers
53,957
95
ENOCH PRATT FUND RECEIPTS
Balance January 1, 1947
$284.80
From Town Treasurer
268.76
$553.56
PAYMENTS
Newspapers
$77.22
Magazines
207.58
F. J. Barnard Co .- Binding
100.00
Balance December 31, 1947
168.76
$553.56
MARY HULLAHAN FUND RECEIPTS
Balance January 1, 1947
$95.78
From Town Treasurer
90.00
$185.78
PAYMENTS
Children's Books
$80.04
Balance December 31, 1947
105.74
$185.78
GENERAL FUNDS RECEIPTS
Balance January 1, 1947
$90.63
Rental Books
172.08
Harriet Beals Fund-Interest
15.00
Harriet O. Peirce Fund
7.50
Book Sales
290.70
$575.91
PAYMENTS
A. L. Beals
$5.50
Middleboro Trust Co.
4.80
Mass. Library Assn.
5.00
Library of Congress-Cards
34.50
O.C.L.A. Convention Expense
20.00
Books and Newspapers
493.25
Balance December 31, 1947
12.86
$575.91
Respectfully submitted, THOMAS H. KELLY,
Treasurer.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the thirty-ninth annual report and detailed state- ment of duties performed by the Police Department of the Town of Middleborough for the fiscal year ending December 31st, 1947.
. Chief of Police Alden C. Sisson
Deputy Chief of Police Charles H. Rogers
William W. Briggs William C. Elliott
Patrolmen William E. Gardiner Raymond J. Moffett
Robert C. Germaine Thomas L. Pittsley
Custodian William Hayward
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Honorary Police Officer Alton R. Rogers
Joseph S. D'Elia
Reserve Police Officers Joseph Dutra John B. Rinehart
Richmond C. Matthews
Paul F. Anderson
Special Officers Charles Guertin, Jr.
Patrick J. McMahon
George A. Barney
Harry W. Hull
Lawrence A. Olson, Sr.
Arthur F. Benson
H. John Hayward
Roy W. Pendleton
Arthur B. Caswell
Clarence H. Hayward
John Rebell
Ralph Chartier
Harold Jackson
Ralph Sampson
Chessman E. Coombs
LeRoy Mawhinney
Clarence L. Shaw
Ernest Crowell
George Mckay
Louis Tessier
Francis H. Crowley
Ernest T. N. Morgan, Jr.
William Watson
Fred F. Churbuck
William J. McBane James A. McDonald
James J. Vigers
In Memoriam
William O. Casey Frederick Fies
OFFENSES
Male
Female Juvenile Total
Assault and Battery
10
2
0
12
Breaking and Entering in the Night- time and Larceny
18
0
0
18
Breaking and Entering in the Daytime and Larceny
3
3
0
6
Capias
15
1
0
16
Drunk
132
8
0
140
Insane
9
5
0
14
Larceny
19
2
0
21
Lodgers
35
0
0
35
Motor Vehicle Violations
102
4
0
106
Non-Support
35
0
0
35
Operating Motor Vehicles Under In-
fluence of Intoxicating Liquor
55
0
0
55
Operating Motor Vehicle to Endanger
54
1
0
55
Neglect of Children
6
1
0
7
Disturbing the Peace
8
0
0
8
Illegitimate Child Act
7
0
0
7
Neglected Child
0
0
7
7
. Aeronautical Commission Violation
2
0
0
2
Abandonment of Child
0
2
0
2
Aid in Abandonment of Child
0
2
0
2
Arrests for Out-of-Town Police
4
0
0
4
Assault with Intent to Commit Rape ..
2
0
0
2
Carrying Concealed Weapon
1
0
0
1
Contempt of Court
1
0
0
1
Defacing Building
4
0
0
4
Destruction of Property
1
0
0
1
Escapee from Bedford Hospital
1
0
0
1
Escapee from Plymouth House of Cor- rection
1
0
0
1
Evading Fare
9
1
0
10
Fish and Game Violations
1
0
0
1
Gaming
2
0
1
3
Jacking Deer
10
0
0
10
Loaded Gun in Vehicle
0
0
-
Robert C. West
John R. Dutra
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Malicious Destruction of Property.
6
0
1
7
Manslaughter
I
0
0
1
Profane Language at Opposite Sex.
1
0
0
1
Rifle in Possession
2
0
0
2
Statutory Rape
1
0
0
1
Stubborn Child
0
0
4
4
Trespassing
2
0
0
2
Trespassing of Animals
8
0
0
8
Unregistered Gun in Possession
2
0
0
2
Violation Plumbing Laws
3
0
0
3
STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Amount of Fines Imposed in Middleboro Court
$3,161.00
Buildings Found Open
279
Cases Investigated
471
Disturbances Quelled Without Arrest
67
Defective Street Lights Reported
144
Arrests for Year, Total
596
Males
540
Females
38
Juveniles
18
Non-Residents
295
Local
301
Summons Served
160
Sales or Transfers of Autos
1100
Traffic and Parking Violations, Warning Tags
161
Defective Motor Vehicle Lights, Tagged
35
Bicycles Registered in 1947
108
Value of Stolen and Lost Property Recovered
$3,215.00
CONCLUSION
Cruising car number one has travelled 5,194 miles on patrols and investigations. Cruising car number two has travelled 17,422 miles on patrols and investigations. Both cars are equipped with two-way radio- telephone which has proven a great success in that the station knows at all times where the cars are.
The ambulance has covered 473 miles for the year, of this 45 calls were for accidents, total mileage 317 miles. 21 calls for patrol, total mileage 156. Persons taken to hospital in ambulance 44.
There were two fatal accidents in Middleboro in 1947, in which three persons were killed. Both accidents happened on straight roads.
I wish to thank the Superintendent of Schools and the teachers for their co-operation in teaching the children the meaning of Safety on Crossing Streets to and from School. Only two children received injuries from motor vehicles during school hours and both of these were minor.
I wish to express my thanks and appreciation for the assistance and co-operation given by the Honorable Board of Selectmen, the Finance Board, the Fourth District Court, the Telephone Operators, the people of Middleborough and the officers of the Department who have helped to make the administration of this Department a success.
Respectfully submitted, ALDEN C. SISSON, Chief of Police.
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit for your consideration and approval the twenty- sixth annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31,1947.
APPARATUS
Engine No. 1-Maxim 500-gal. pumper, purchased June 28, 1920.
Engine No. 2-Maxim 1000-gal. pumper, purchased April 23, 1928.
Engine No. 3-Maxim 500-gal. pumper, purchased March 29, 1934.
Engine No. 4-Maxim 750-gal. pumper, purchased March 29, 1934.
Ladder No. 1-Maxim Quadruple, 750-gal. double bank ladder truck, pur- chased March 26, 1946.
Dodge 1-ton truck, purchased April 26, 1946.
Chevrolet 600-gal. tank truck.
One Emergency Trailer Unit.
ORGANIZATION
The personnel of the Fire Department as of December 31, 1947, is as follows:
1 permanent Chief
1 permanent Deputy Chief
5 call Captains 37 call men
8 permanent men
10 substitute call men
Total - 62 Members
SOUTH MIDDLEBORO
1 call Captain
10 call men
2 substitute call men
Total - 13 Members
OPERATION
Box False Alarms
Squad Stills
Warden
Inhalator
26
7
64 141
62
2
Lakeville
Boy Scout
No School
5
1
1
South Middleboro Unit:
1 house fire
1 oil burner
3 chimney fires
7 grass fires
2 automobiles
14 wood fires
3 electric refrigerators
Total - 31 Calls
MILEAGE AND EQUIPMENT USED
Mileage:
Engines 1, 2, 3, 4 and ladder 2,314.2
Tank Truck
1,506.0
Patrol Car
4,395.7
South Middleboro Truck
259.4
Equipment:
Booster Line
28,350 ft.
21/2-inch Hose
7,050 ft.
11/2-inch Hose
7,000 ft.
Pyrene
11
CO,
22
Chemical Tanks
5
Foamite
1
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PROPERTY LOSS Buildings
Assessed Valuation
$31,790.00
Total Insurance
60,200.00
Damage to Property
18,268.31
Insurance Paid
15,757.30
Loss not covered by Insurance
2,511.01
Contents
Estimated value of Contents
$36,900.00
Total Insurance
12,900.00
Damage to Contents
9,442.77
Insurance Paid
2,974.77
Loss not covered by Insurance
6,468.00
INSPECTIONS
Property 1237
PERMITS ISSUED
Gasoline
9
Dynamite
21
Fuel Oil
212
NEW EQUIPMENT Fire Alarm
Two new air horns and air valve were purchased and installed in the Town House Tower.
Three new fire alarm boxes were purchased and installed to replace old ones.
RECOMMENDATIONS
That a new 750-gal. pumping unit be purchased to replace Engine No. 1 which is now 28 years old and in very poor condition.
I wish to extend my thanks to the Board of Selectmen, the Town Manager and all members of the Fire Department for their co-operation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
BERTRAM TRIPP,
Chief of Fire Department.
REPORT OF THE FOREST WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
I herewith submit my report for the year 1947.
Warden Calls
62
Still Alarms
55
Outside Aid
Bridgewater
1
Marion
1
Total Calls
119
Estimated Damage
$310.00
100
COST OF EXTINGUISHING
Wages
$757.61 399.67
Maintenance
Total Cost
$1,157.28
RECEIPTS
For burning grass
$238.85
R.R. fires
8.35
247.20
Net Cost
$910.08
Respectfully submitted,
BERTRAM TRIPP, Forest Warden.
REPORT OF THE SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen,
Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
Following is the annual report of the Weights and Measures Depart- ment:
SCALES
Adjusted
Sealed 5
Not Sealed
Con- demned
Plat. over 10,000 1bs.
Plat. 5,001 to 10,000 lbs.
1
1
Plat. 100 to 5,000 lbs.
24
116
3
Counter under 100 1bs.
5
37
Counter 100 to 5000 1bs.
2
15
Beam 100 to 5,000 lbs.
4
Beam under 100 1bs.
4
Spring 100 to 5,000 lbs.
1
12
Spring under 100 lbs.
23
91
Computing under 100 1bs.
6
44
Personal weighing (Slot)
9
Prescription
6
WEIGHTS
Avoirdupois
551
1
Apothecary
47
Metric
52
LIQUIDS
Over one gallon
26
One gallon and under
16
Tank truck meters
2
16
Gas pumps ...
23
94
Oil measuring pumps
I
23
5
Grease pumps
4
Dry Measures
13
Yard Sticks
28
101
REWEIGHING
Total Tested
Number Correct
Under
Over
Beans
132
118
6
8
Bread
341
192
12
138
Butter
275
268
7
Cheese
121
114
7
Confecionery
154
152
2
Dry Commodities
220
203
9
8
Fruit and Vegetables
99
87
12
Flour
231
177
54
Lard
154
148
6
Oleomargarine
141
137
4
Meat and Provisions
36
36
Potatoes
198
80
23
95
Respectfully submitted,
FRED F. CHURBUCK, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF MOTH SUPERINTENDENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Gentlemen:
I herewith submit for your consideration and approval the report of the moth department for the year ending December 31, 1947.
Our program is much the same each year, but the actual work varies according to the weather, the prevalence of pests to combat, the amount of funds and labor available, and the condition and quantity of equip- ment to work with.
This department does spraying of private fruit and ornamental shade trees, potato fields and cranberry bogs. This is done at cost, the depart- ment furnishing the arsenate of lead, the property owner furnishing whatever other ingredients he wishes. This works to our advantage by eliminating that many more insect and fungus pests as well as benefiting the property owner by saving him the price of expensive equipment which he could only use for such a short time each season.
The gypsy moth control work consists of cutting roadside brush and the lower limbs of trees which are heavily infested with egg clusters and burning them, creosoting the egg clusters during the winter months, and roadside spraying of the chewing insects in the summer months.
In closing I wish to thank all who have shown an interest in our pest battle problems and have co-operated with us in our never-ending fight.
Respectfully submitted, LOUIS H. FORNEY, Moth Superintendent.
REPORT OF THE TREE WARDEN
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen: Gentlemen:
I herewith submit my report as tree warden for the year ending Dec. 31, 1947.
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Our street, shade tree problem is indeed a very serious one. Many of our trees are so weakened by disease and unusual conditions that they are becoming a menace as well as being unsightly, consequently degrading the beauty of our town as well as lowering the value of the real estate. Property owners should take an active interest in this problem. I recommend a suitable appropriation for the purpose of a program that will assure us adequate shade trees in the years to come. We shouldn't neglect maintaining the beauty and value of the town for the future.
Respectfully submitted, LOUIS H. FORNEY,
Tree Warden.
REPORT OF THE WIRE INSPECTOR
Board of Selectmen
Middleboro, Mass.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit to you my report as Inspector of Wires of the year ending December 31, 1947.
Number of miles traveled-1,653.
Number of inspections-434.
Number of reinspections-31.
Number of new consumers-109.
Number of change-overs-51.
Number of temporary meters-12.
Respectfully submitted, EMILIO N. NIRO,
Wire Inspector.
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
The Honorable Board of Selectmen and Town Manager, Town House,
Middleboro, Massachusetts.
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit the annual report of the board of health for the year ending December 31, 1947.
CONTAGIOUS DISEASES
The number of contagious diseases reported to this office for the year was considerably more than in 1946. The most serious diseases reported were Measles, Scarlet Fever, Chicken Pox. Some physicians still fail to report contagious diseases that are reportable by law.
The number of contagious diseases reported in 1947 was as follows: Anterior Poliomyelitis 3
Chicken Pox
10
Diphtheria (Pharyngeal)
1
Dog Bite
2
Encephalitis
1
Epidemic Cerebral-Spinal Meningitis
2
Measles
Mumps
110 1
103
Scarlet Fever 30
Trichinosis 3
Tuberculosis 4
Undulant Fever 1 Whooping Cough 1
It is recommended that all physicians notify this board of any con- tagious disease in order that proper precautions can be taken to prevent the spread of such disease.
DIPHTHERIA CLINIC
The largest diphtheria clinic was held this year. The inoculations were made by Dr. A. V. Smith, M.D., assisted by Mrs. Harriet L. Thomas, R.N., Hildur Lockwood, R.N., and aides from the Middleboro Nursing Association. Equipment was loaned to the clinic by the Department of Public Health.
The number of inoculations given are as follows:
Booster Doses:
Pre-school
34
School
359
Total
393
393
Originals (Completed):
Pre-school
84
School
162
Total
246
246
Original (Incomplete):
Pre-school
37
School
70
Total
107 107
Grand Total 746
TUBERCULOSIS
The number of cases that have been admitted to the various tuber- culosis hospitals have increased over last year.
There are five patients in the Plymouth County Hospital of which one is being treated as an out-patient. There is one patient in the Lake- ville State Sanatorium and one at the Belmont Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Monthly visits were made to those affected with, or contacts of, tuber- culosis for the purpose of aiding them and preventing the spread of the disease.
DEATHS
There was an increase in the deaths for this year over 1946, and one hundred and forty burials and removal permits issued.
The most common causes of death were Arterio-Sclerosis, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Coronary Conditions, Prematurity, Chronic Myocarditis, Nephritis and Stillborn.
RUBBISH COLLECTION
The collection of rubbish in the town has been very good this year. Very few complaints were received.
Due to the present size of the collection and with those desiring it in other areas of the town, it is recommended that an additional man be engaged to assist the present employees.
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The dump has been well taken care of by the dump custodian. All persons are advised to dump their rubbish where the dump custodian directs, thus assisting the program. No fires shall be started by any person using the dump, except under the direction of the dump custodian or the Fire Department.
It is again recommended that a fence be placed along the road to prevent paper and litter collecting on private property across the road and thus. becoming a nuisance.
All persons must refrain from starting dumps on other's property as such places are common breeding places for vermin and disease.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
The collection of garbage has been delayed several times during the year due to the lack of sufficient help to carry on the work.
Many complaints have been received because of garbage not being picked up and they have been taken care of immediately. It should be brought to the public's attention that the cost of garbage collection for the year 1947 cost less than forty-six cents per capita, or less than a cent a week. Many of the surrounding communities charge at least fifty cents a week for such collection.
Many places in town do not have proper containers, are not protected from the weather and animals and are inaccessible to the collectors. The rules and regulations controlling such conditions should be rigidly followed.
WATER SUPPLY
Due to the extreme dry season many wells ran low and requests for water analysis were made to this office. All requests were turned over to the District Sanitary Engineer of the State Department of Public Health. All water supplies that were found contaminated were corrected or their use prohibited. It is believed that with the extension of the new water supply to the outside district that there will be less need for such water samples.
DENTAL CLINIC
School children from the following schools were examined by Dr. L. H. Fuller: North Middleboro, Rock, South Middleboro, Flora Clark, West Side, School Street, Union Street and Seven-Day Advent, and Bates.
The number of students examined 799
Students with no defects 273
Students with slight defects 394
Students with marked defects 132
Bates School:
Number of students examined 381
Number of defects 217
It is well to note that a greater number of defects were found in the students' teeth than last year and more care should be given to the chil- dren's teeth by the parents, thus improving the health of the child. Lunches prepared at home for the students should contain nutritional foods for maintaining healthy teeth, the same applying to the lunches prepared in school.
Pupils treated at the clinic:
Temporary Fillings 129
Extractions 44
Cleaning
5
Treatments 5
Welfare Extractions 6
Refused treatment 13
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INSPECTIONS
All restaurants, cafes, and roadside stands have been inspected. All defects found detrimental.to the health of the public have been corrected. Pasteurization plants, ice cream manufacturers and bottling plant all meet required rules and regulations.
Complaints of nuisances have all been investigated and nuisances have been abated or corrected.
LICENSES ISSUED
Pasteurization Licenses 3
Ice Cream Manufacturer
2
Bottling License 1
Overnight Camp Recreation Camp
4
3
Funeral Director's License
7
Non-Alcohol License
5
CONCLUSION
I wish to thank all employees of the Department for their fine co-operation, Mr. Harry Rowe, Plumbing Inspector, for his able assist- ance, and the Middleboro District Nursing Association for their assistance at the clinics. To all others who assisted to improve the health condition of the town I am deeply grateful.
Respectfully,
B. N. CAMERON, D.V.M., Health Officer.
REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Town Manager Mr. Peterson and Honorable Board of Health: Dear Sirs:
I hereby submit a report for the year 1947 as follows:
I received 198 applications for new and remodelling work on plumbing. I also received 41 applications for new cesspools and septic tanks.
Three hundred and fifteen inspections were made of plumbing work and 54 inspections of cesspools and septic tanks.
All complaints during the year have been investigated to the satis- faction of all concerned. All the restaurants in Middleboro are being periodically inspected by the Health Agent and myself.
I wish at this time to express my sincere thanks to all who made it possible to change the Plumbing Regulations of 1895, as in my opinion the Town has taken a step towards bettering the sanitary and health condi- tions of the Town.
I wish to express my appreciation for the co-operation of the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen who have, by their actions, made my work more pleasant.
Yours respectfully, HARRY ROWE,
Plumbing Inspector.
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MILK, ANIMALS AND SLAUGHTERING
To the Board.of Health:
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report for the year ending December 31, 1947.
All producers have a certificate of registration issued by the Division of Dairying. All milk dealers have in their possession a license issued by the Milk Control Board and also by the Town of Middleboro to sell milk and cream.
Number of samples of milk taken to Brockton for analysis during the year 1947:
August 8-22 samples.
August 11- 8 samples.
August 18- 5 samples of milk taken for retests.
August 20- 1 sample of milk taken for retest.
August 22- 7 samples of milk taken for retests.
September 10- 4 samples of milk taken for retests. No Mastitis found.
17 milk trucks checked on street for condition of keeping milk.
4 barns checked on condition of handling milk.
1 dairy checked for condition of keeping milk cans clean.
1 sample of milk taken to Brockton for a local dairy.
This department has issued the following number of licenses for 1947:
Oleomargarine - 20 $10.00
Milk license dealers - 24 12.00
Milk license stores - 67
33.50
Total $55.50
Store inspection for milk conditions - 145.
Persons engaged in the production, processing and the sale of milk and milk products did their utmost to give the people of Middleboro a superior quality of milk and milk products.
ANIMALS
I have completed the survey of cattle in the Town of Middleboro with the following results:
69 Premises inspected for the State Department.
9 Permits were received to ship cattle into this Town.
99 Head were shipped in on these permits.
12 Cases of dog bites were reported.
12 Dogs were put under quarantine.
1 State permit to ship cattle to Middleboro was cancelled.
2 Head checked for State for tubercular test.
1 Complaint was received on condition of keeping goats.
2 Complaints on dogs were turned over to dog officer.
2 Complaints were received about dogs annoying neighbors.
1 Complaint was received about dog killing hens.
1 Call received about dogs chasing cattle.
1 Dog checked for the City of Boston Health Department."
1 Dog was checked for the State Department shipped into Middle- boro without health certificate.
2 Head checked shipped in from Vermont without permit.
2 Reactors were found by tuberculin tests made by the State.
2 Head were condemned by the State.
2 Head of cattle were put under quarantine.
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2 Dairy barns were put under quarantine.
229 Premises inspected and inventory of livestock completed for State Department.
138 Horses.
68 Goats.
31 Sheep.
55 Bulls.
182 Swine.
1014 Cows.
157 Heifers.
143 Calves.
4 Steers.
1792 Total Head.
All Cattle were tuberculin tested by Dr. Borden of Taunton, Dr. Briggs of Whitman, Dr. Cameron of Middleboro, Dr. Frates of New Bedford, Mass.
SLAUGHTERING
During the year there were no animals slaughtered for inspection.
Monthly reports were sent to the Department of Public Health report- ing as to slaughtering in the Town.
I wish to thank all persons who have assisted me during the past year and for the fine co-operation I have received from them.
Respectfully submitted,
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