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SEARCHING RECORD AND PLANS
Salaries.
APPROPRIATION.
Annual meeting
. $2,950 00
EXPENDITURES.
Town Clerk
$100 00
Selectmen
350 00
Treasurer
500 00
Auditor .
300 00
Overseers of the Poor
300 00
Water Commissioners
100 00
Board of Health
75 00
Chief Engineer Fire Department
100 00
Assistant Engineers
100 00
Constable
75 00
Secretary School Committee
50 00
Assessors
881 75
Secretary of School Committee
50 00
Total expenditure
. $2,981 75
Searching Record and Plans for Assessors.
APPROPRIATION.
Annual Meeting
$100 00
Special Meeting, December 18
150 00
Total expenditure
· $250 00
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RECAPITULATION.
EXPENDITURES.
Mar. 5 Miss Tilla D. Stott
$44 75
Apr. 2 L. J. Richards, Lynn, Swampscott and Saugus atlas 25 00
Miss Tilla D. Stott, 75 deeds, abstracts
II 25
Dec. 27 Miss Tilla D. Stott, 645 deeds, abstracts 107 25 Miss Tilla D. Stott, 13 probate abstracts 3 25
31 L. G. Hawkes 10 50
Total expenditure $202 00
Numbering Houses.
APPROPRIATION.
Annual Meeting
$25 00
EXPENDITURE.
Dec. 31 L. G. Hawkes $5 00 .
Recapitulation of the Selectmen's Department.
Selectmen's Incidentals
$5,994 63
State and Military Aid
2,978 00
Soldiers' Relief . 393 52
Schools, including salary of Superintendent
31,295 68
New High School Building
39,860 64
New Grammar School Building .
10,319 42
Pleasant Hills School House Land
146 78
Amount carried forward,
$90,988 67
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RECAPITULATION.
Amount brought forward,
$90,988 67
Inside repairs on School Buildings
500 00
Highways and Bridges
3,000 00
Highways and Bridges on account Street Railroad and Excise Tax
5,379 62
Street Lighting .
6,500 00
Police Department
4,250 00
Keeper of Lockup
287 75
Water Department
4,988 91
Fire Department
1,998 94
Firemen's Salaries
2,200 00
Board of Health
1,439 04
Library
1,419 00
Gypsy and Brown Tail Tail Moths
18,210 88
Cemetery
2,200 23
Repairs on Public Buildings and Grounds
997 44
Insurance on Town Buildings
1,686 93
Fire Hydrant Service .
504 00
Sinking Fund
1,000 00
Tree Warden
199 98
Sealing Weights and Measures
150 00
New furnaces East Saugus School House
378 00
Sidewalks .
240 74
Committee to Investigate the Building of New School Houses
150 00
Memorial Day
250 00
George Sewall . ·
280.00
Searching Records and Plans for Assessors .
202 00
Numbering Houses
5 00
Salaries
2,981 75
Total for Selectmen's Department . $152,388 88
Report of Board of Selectmen.
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To the Citizens of Saugus :
We have the honor to submit the following report :
Incidentals.
While there were no unusual expenditures charged to this appropriation the present year, nevertheless the amount appro- priated was barely sufficient to meet the requirements. We deem it advisable, therefore, to call attention to the fact, that, owing to the rapidly increasing growth of the Town, the expense of conducting the affairs of this and other departments has increased to the extent that it would be unreasonable to expect an appro- priation for a less amount to be adequate for the purpose. On the other hand it would be wise to increase the amount of the. annual appropriation, for should anything of an unusual nature occur it would necessarily require a larger amount than has here- tofore been provided for this purpose. This appropriation is to furnish means to pay sundry bills contracted by the several ' Departments of the town goverment not otherwise provided for, and, as but very few of such items are contracted directly by the Board of Selectmen, we would recommend that in the future this appropriation be called "The Contingent Appropriation" instead of the "Selectmen's Incidentals," which is very misleading. We would recommend, in any event, that at least a separate appropriation be made for the tax collector's compensation and similar expenditures instead of charging the same to the Select- men's Incidentals, as is now the method.
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SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
Highways and Bridges.
Although this department started with $1,363.77 in bills carried over from the previous year, and the appropriation was $2,000.00 less than for several years past, nevertheless the department was conducted in such an economical manner that not only was this deficiency taken care of, but there was also an unexpended balance on hand at the end of the year. If any who are inclined to criticise the department for not having accom- plished more work this year, will consider these facts we feel sure they will admit that as much has been done as could be reasonably expected under the circumstances.
Lincoln avenue from Cliftondale square, to the Revere line, and Main street from Monument square to Vine street have been resurfaced ; the bridge at Howlett's Mill entirely rebuilt, it hav- been declared unsafe, and many minor repairs have been made, all of which are shown in the detailed report of the expenditures of the Highway and Bridges Department.
We desire to acknowledge the faithfulness with which the Superintendent of Streets has conducted this department, and invite your attention to his recommendation this coming year.
Street Lighting.
We have 73 arc lamps at a cost of $67 per lamp, and 116 incandescent lamps at a cost of $16 per lamp, making an annual outlay amounting to $6,747.00. We think the cost of street lighting can be kept down to a certain extent by substituting incandescent lamps in the place of arc lamps. There are, no doubt, a few places where an arc lamp can be taken out and three incandescent lamps put in its place, and the street not only be better lighted but a saving of $19 per year made in each change. This will be attended to as soon as any new lights are to be located.
Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed in the early part of the year with the poor service rendered, but after taking the matter up with the Lynn Gas and Electric Co. your Board finally succeeded in getting the new system of enclosed arc lamps installed since which time the service has been very satisfactory.
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Police Department.
This department still maintains its usual standard of efficiency. We are satisfied that if the citizens generally were better acquainted with the details of this department and the many difficulties with which it has to contend with, there would be much less criticism.
Public Buildings and Grounds.
The school-house at East Saugus has been newly shingled, and various repairs made to other buildings necessary to keep them in good condition. There have been several items charged to this appropriation this year, which have heretofore been paid from "Incidentals," but which we think should properly be charged to "Public Buildings and Grounds."
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moth.
The work in this department has been carried on very satis- factorily this year, and a marked improvement shown in the conditions over last year, particularly in the residential districts. In addition to the sum of $1,733.54, appropriated by the Town, the State has expended in the Town of Saugus $13,938.94, a much larger amount in proportion than in other contiguous towns or cities. We have every reason to expect a still larger amount will be expended by the State the coming year.
Fire Department.
This department has maintained its usual efficiency the past year and will compare favorably with any like department of its size and conditions. Full particulars of its operations will be found in the report of the Chief Engineer.
State Highway.
Agreeably to a petition presented to the State Highway Com- mission that they build and maintain as a State Highway that part of the highway from the Melrose line to Cliftondale Square
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the Commission has started the work and have completed a small portion this year. It is hoped they will continue the work to completion or a greater part thereof the coming year, as this is of interest to all the citizens it is hoped they will attend any hearings that may be held regarding the same.
Appropriations.
We would respectfully recommend the following appropria- tions for the current year :
Highways and Bridges . $5,000 00
Selectmen's Incidentals
5,000 00
Street Lighting .
6,950 00
Insurance . 690 00 .
Public Buildings and Grounds 1,000 00 .
Gypsy and Brown Tail Moths
1,733 54
Soldier's Relief .
450 00
CHARLES F. CLARK, HERBERT M. FORRISTALL, CLARENCE W. FOX,
Selectmen.
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Report of Chief of Police.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen :
GENTLEMEN,-I herewith submit my eleventh annual report, showing the present condition of the Police Department, and reviewing briefly the duties performed during the year ending December 31st, 1906.
Chief of Police. CHARLES O. THOMPSON.
Regular Officers.
Capt. Roland L. Mansfield, Frank W. Joy, J. Henry Williams.
Special Officers.
Peter A. Flaherty, Arthur B. Mansfield, Charles F. Clark, Edward P. Burnham, Thomas E. Berrett, Justin E. Mansfield, Charles E. Torrey, William M. Penney, James W. Rea, George W. Parker, John Brierly, Charles E. McKenney, Leon H. Worthley, Henry J. Townsend, Charles E. Davis, Christopher C. Merrithew, Harry Williams.
Arrests.
The whole number of arrests for 1906 was 182, of which 165 were males and 17 females.
The following are the Offences.
Assault, II ; assault and battery, 8; arrested for out of Town officers, 6; aiding prisoner to escape, I ; bathing without proper clothing, 1 ; breaking and entering and larceny, 13; breaking
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glass in fire alarm box, I ; bowling on Lord's Day, I ; being pres- ent at a game, 4; drunkenness, 71; disorderly conduct, 4; default, 2 ; delinquent, 6; gaming on Lord's Day, 2; habitual truant, I; incest, I; keeping child from school, 6; keeping unlicensed dog, 5 ; lewd and lascivious, 6; non-support, 2 ; pro- fane language, 3 ; search warrants served, 3 ; truancy, 4 ; trepass- ing, 6; threat, I; violation of Town by-laws, 6; vagrant, 3 ; wayward child, 5.
Court Cases.
There were 291 criminal including continued cases tried in this court.
Disposed of as follows.
Appealed cases, 4; continued cases, 90; committed to Salem jail, 12; committed to State Board of Charity, 2 ; defaulted, 6; discharged, 15; filed, 66; fined and paid, 48; held for Grand Jury, 6 ; held for Superior Court, 4.
Miscellaneous Work.
Arrested for out of town officers, 6; complaints received and investigated, 629; committed to Danvers asylum, 3 ; dead bodies removed, 2 ; disturbance suppressed, 27; doors found open and secured, 70; dogs killed, 62; lights furnished for dangerous places, 23 ; lights found burning, 68; lost children restored, 12 ; runaway horses stopped, 5; stray teams put up, 6; windows found open, 27 ; responded to fire alarms, 32 ; calls for patrol wagon, 62.
Financial Statements.
Appropriation
. $4,250 00
The sum of $229.19 was drawn from this amount to pay bills of 1905 as the appropriation for that year was not sufficient to pay expenses.
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EXPENDITURES.
Amount paid on bills of 1905 . $229 19
C. O. Thompson, salary for 1906 841 65
R. L. Mansfield, salary .
·
846 69
F. W. Joy, salary . 737 60
J. H. Williams, salary
737 60 ·
P. A. Flaherty, salary
41 50
E. P. Burnham, salary
37 50
C. E. Torrey, salary
100 25 .
T. E. Berrett, salary 50 00 ·
A. B. Mansfield, salary
82 20
W. M. Penney, salary 19 50
C. A. Blakeley
10 50
H. A. Turner
3 00
H. D. Bisbee
6 00
L. W. Hawkes
1 00
E. Stevens
IO 50
Getchell & Burnham
2 00
C. O. Thompson, horse hire
.
275 00
Raphel Masstrongiolo
5 20
Automobile book
.
I 75
C. I. Hitchings
7 25
Dr. Parcher . 5 00
Expenses on out of town cases IO 35
Expenses for commiting prisoners
16 50
Stamps and postal cards
5 00
Sampson & Allen . .
12 65
New England Telephone Co.
37 10
G. W. Felton
9 24
Harry Fiske .
I 25
Lynn and Saugus directory
2 00
Charles Whitten
6 50
Norfolk Press ·
17 50
Snow & Co. .
6 50
E. E. Bray
.
11 50
Amount carried forward,
$4,186 97
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Amount brought forward, $4,186 97
J. A. Halliday
3 00
Oak Hall Co.
4 58
J. F. Pratt
12 70
H. E. Brier
I 50
H. Ward
4 75
Little, Brown & Co.
I 50
Peter Gray
2 75
Gilson & Hatch
6 60
William Read & Son
13 90
Quamby Bros.
IO 75
Wakefield Police
I 00
$4,250 00
The total amount of fines paid during the year was $318.
Recommendation.
I would recommend that the sum of $4,250 be appropriated for police service for the year of 1907.
Conclusion.
I wish to say in closing my report that this department is entitled to much credit for the splendid record of the past year, and I wish to extend my thanks to the officers both regular and special for the faithful manner in which they have performed the duties intrusted to them.
I desire to thank the honorable Board of Selectmen for the support accorded me at all times. Also Judge William E. Ludden for his most courteous and valuable assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES O. THOMPSON, Chief of Police.
REPORT OF Inspection of Plumbing
SAUGUS, MASS., Jan. 1, 1907. Board of Health :
GENTLEMEN,-In accordance with the requirements of Chap- ter No. 103 of the Revised Laws of Massachusetts of the supervis- ion of Plumbing. I herewith submit my second report, for the year ending December 31st, 1906. The number of inspections made during the year, together with the number of different inpections will be found in the table herewith annexed :
Total number of inspections
158
Permits issued
.
. .
79
Permits refused
.
0
Cesspools inspected .
79
Complaints of violation of plumbing ordinance
2
Complaints investigated
2
Violation of plumbing ordinance
I
Miscellaneous calls .
24
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS C. SUTHERST,
Plumbing Inspecter.
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Report of Board of Health.
The Board of Health respectfully submits its annual report for the year 1906.
The Board was organized as follows : George W. Gale, M. D., Chairman ; William F. Belcher, Secretary ; Benjamin F. Robin- son, Health Officer.
Regular meetings of the Board are held at the Town Hall on the first Monday of each month at 8 o'clock P. M.
Complaints of various kinds were made to the Board, and all were investigated without delay, and where any nuisance was found to exist it was promptly ordered abated, and the order was complied with in every case.
We had very few cases of contagious diseases until October, when we had an epidemic of diphtheria which lasted for two months and necessitating the closing of one of the Cliftondale Schools for a period of ten days, and the disease was finally stamped out.
The whole number of cases of contagious diseases reported were as follows : Scarlet fever, 2 ; typhoid fever, 2 ; measles, 8; diphtheria, 30; total, 42.
The attention of the citizens and physicians is called to the following State Law which the Board desires, for the purpose of securing the widest knowledge of the existing law relating to the notification of contagious diseases, to call particular attention to Sections 49 and 50, of Chapter 75 of the Revised Laws, as amended by Chapter 251 of the Acts of the Legislature of 1905. The amended sections read as follows :
SECTION 49. A householder who knows that a person in his family or house is sick of smallpox, diptheria, scarlet fever or
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any other infectious or contagious disease dangerous to the public health shall forthwith give notice thereof to the Board of Health of the city or town in which he dwells. Upon the death, recovery or removal of such person, the householder shall disin- fect to the satisfaction of the Board such rooms of his house and articles therein as, in the opinion of the Board have been exposed to infection or contagion. Should one or both eyes of an infant become inflamed, swollen and red, and show an unnatural discharge at any time within two weeks after its birth, it shall be the duty of the nurse, relative or other attendant having charge of such infant to report in writing within six hours thereafter, to the Board of Health of the city or town in which the parents of the infant reside, the fact that such inflammation, swelling and redness of the eyes and unnatural discharge exist. On receipt of such report, or of notice of the same symptons given by a physician as provided by the following section, the Board of Health shall take such immediate action as it may deem neces- sary in order that blindness may be prevented. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars.
SECT. 50. If a physician knows that a person whom he is called to visit is infected with smallpox, diptheria, scarlet fever or any other disease dangerous to the public health, or if one or . both eyes of an infant whom or whose mother he is called to visit become inflamed, swollen and red, and show an unnatural discharge within two weeks after the birth of such infant, he shall immediately give notice thereof in writing over his own signature to the Selectmen or Board of Health of the town; and if he refuses or neglects to give such notice, he shall forfeit not less than fifty not more than two hundred dollars for each offence.
We would still call the attention of all the owners of real estate to the necessity of having their vaults and cesspools kept in a sanitary condition and cleaned out once a year at least as required by law. Many vaults and cesspools are used until they run out upon the ground, thereby creating a nuisance for them- selves and their neighbors. We would also urge the necessity of
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using an iron cover to all cesspools, the same being once done is done forever, while a wooden top has to be renewed every six or seven years besides the liability of a horse or wagon break- ing through it. We would also urge upon the citizens a more thorough collection of ashes and swill, it being no more work to them to put it in a proper receptacle and have it taken away than to throw it out in the yard to rot and breed mosquitoes and flies, to say nothing of the improved condition of their premises. We find that once a household has the same removed they do not wish to go back to the old way.
GEORGE W. GALE, M. D., Chairman. WILLIAM F. BELCHER, Secretary. BENJAMIN F. ROBINSON, Health Officer.
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Public Library Report.
The Trustees of the Public Library respectfully submit their nineteenth annual report for the year ending December 31, 1906.
The increase in the circulation during the past year has been encouraging as will be seen in reference to the Librarian's report.
Special attention is given to reading matter for children and young people.
In the year 1903 the number of borrowers of books was 679, in 1906 the number was 1,4II.
Nothing has been done during the year to meet the urgent de- mand for more room and better facilities for carrying on the work of the library. A reading room is very much needed and a room for children. The reference portion of the library can- not be utilized to any great extent owing to the lack of a reading room, consequently the usefulness of the library is very much impaired. There are many valuable books on the shelves that would be used much more if there was a reading room in the library.
Books are piled high on the tops of the stacks which has made the stacks top heavy and one of them has had to be braced to keep it from falling. Magazines are stored in the attic of the Librarian, other books are stored in the attic of the Town Hall.
The pictures from the Library Art Club have been very fine and interesting, among them being pictures of scenes in China, Japan, Rome, Florence, Switzerland, and Sargent's pictures. The pictures, owing to the place of exhibition, the Court Room, are comparatively little noticed. A fine exhibition of Indian
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implements was held in the Court Room, in October, which notwithstanding the rainy weather on that day was largely attended.
The library is under obligations to Congressman Roberts, Nathan M. Hawkes, John C. Labaree, Mrs. Fred C. Cheever, Miss Emma Thayer, Miss Emma Newhall and others for books and magazines. Mr. Labaree presented a black walnut book case which is much appreciated. Some gifts for the mineral cabinet were received.
The Library needs more room and we feel that it is our duty to ask the co-operation of the voters of the town to help us to obtain the same.
The estimated value of the books and fixtures is as follows :
Cabinet for minerals and shells . $25 00
Contents of cabinet, minerals, shells, etc. 175 00
Glass case of stuffed birds . 35 00
Cabinet desk
50 00
Delivery desk
50 00
Card cabinet
25 00
Card cabinet
10 00
Card case .
10 00
Books, stacks and cases
300 00
Tables, chairs, stands, steps and bulletin board .
35 00
Card cataloguing at 25c
2,000 00
Library books . ·
8,000 00
Clock ·
4 00
Typewriter
50 00
Wilbur F. Gillette's Picture
25 00
Total
$10,794 00
We submit the financial statement for the year :
Amount of Appropriation $800 00
Dog tax . 619 00
$1,419 00
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EXPENDITURES FOR 1906.
W. B. Clarke Co., for books $587 89
DeWolf, Fiske & Co., for books 4 55
Jordan, Marsh & Co., for books 13 05 ·
C. E. Lauriat, for books 16 50
M. E. Metcalf, for books 4 50
F. L. Barnard, for binding books
37 85
J. L. Sullivan, for binding books 36 50
Underwood & Underwood, stereographs, Italy . 19 50
Thomas P. Nichols, printing catalogues 85 00
F. S. Whitten, printing reports I 50
H. L. Snow, postals and printing 3 00
Library Art Club, dues .
6 00
Library Bureau, cards, books supports, book pockets, etc. 9 35
Emma E. Newhall, salary
316 00
Minnie G. Winchester, salary . 90 08
Jennie A. Corson, salary
51 92
Jessie M. Coombs, labor
5 00
Charles L. Davis, expressing books to East Saugus, Cliftondale and Essex street, 67 00
Alice Goodridge, expressing books 13 00
Ralph Graves, expressing books
13 00
E. E. Neweall, labor on manuscript 32 00
E. E. Newhall, cataloguing 7 00
$1,419 00
Received from fines and sale of catalogues $39 36 Amount expended for stamps stationery, expressing, incidentals, etc. . $39 36
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES R. HUGHES, GEO. A. LEAROYD, ARTHUR B. COATES, CLARA J. CALLEY, ROSCOE S. BUTTERFIELD, LEVI G. HAWKES,
Trustees.
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Report of Librarian for Year Ending Dec. 31, 1906.
Number of volumes in library, Jan. I,
1906 .
8,060
Number of volumes added during the year .
523
Number of volumes lost
8
Number of volumes worn out
73
Number of volumes destroyed
9
Number of volumes in library Jan., 1907,
8,493
Number of volumes loaned during the
year .
27,675
Per cent. of fiction
76
Number of borrowers
.
1,41I
EMMA E. NEWHALL,
Librarian.
REPORT OF Engineers of Fire Department
The apparatus consists of three hose wagons, one hook and ladder truck, eight Underwriters' and four Babcock extinguishers, 4,000 feet of hose, 100 feet of garden hose, three plain brass and seven regulation play pipes, II extinguishers in Town buildings, four sets of double harness, 300 feet of ladder, 12 rubber coats, three jump nets, one line gun, one pull down hook with chain and rope attached, three crotch poles, eight lanterns, three long hooks, two axes, three bars, 26 spanners and 20 belts, 12 lighters, 14 fire hats, three wrenches, three wagon jacks and other small articles of use.
The Fire Department at the present time consists of 44 regular men and eight call men and superintendent of the fire alarm and three engineers :
C. A. BLAKELEY, Chief.
C. L. PUTNEY, First Assistant.
J. L. WEBER, Second Assistant.
Record of Alarms.
Total number of bell alarms, 32.
Total number of false alarms, 3.
Total number of still alarms, II.
Total number of second alarms, 8.
Total miles run by all apparatus, 82.
Total feet of hose laid since January, 14,700. Total feet of ladders used, 606.
Total gallons of chemicals used, 124.
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Details of Alarms, for 1906.
January I. Box 12, 11.30 A. M. Dwelling house owned by Mr. Osgood, occupied by A. Fiske; damage to building $5.00 ; damage to contents $31.50; covered by insurance.
January 28. Box 31, 2.40 A. M. Building owned by trustee William Sutton Lodge, occupied for lodge purposes, schoolroom and grocery store; damage to building $4,800; damage to con- tents $4,461 ; covered by insurance.
February 2. Box 12, 2.40 P. M. Dwelling owned and occu- pied by John Perkins : value of building $3,000; damage to building $150; insured.
February 3. Box 27, 3.40 P. M. Grass fire on Marshes.
March 24. Box 37, 6.55 A. M. Dwelling owned by Mrs. E. Coombs occupied by C. Pratt; value of building $1,500; damage to building $450; insured. Value of contents $500; Damage to contents $75 ; no insurance.
April II. Box 21, 1.15 A. M. Dwelling on Mt. Vernon street, unoccupied, owned by F. G. Walker; damage $500; insured. Damage to contents $150.
April II. Boxes 125, 123, 13 at 1.30 A. M. Dwelling on Putnam street owned and occupied by W. E. Crosby. Value of building $3,000; value of contents $1,500; total insurance $3,900.
April 17. Box 124, 2 P. M. Dwelling owned and occupied by J. E. Higgins ; value of building and contents $1,800. Fully insured. Value of stable and contents $400; Insurance paid $75.
May 4 Box 14, 7.30 P. M. Automobile. Damage not known, owned by Dr. Lovell.
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