Town annual report of Saugus 1907, Part 10

Author: Saugus (Mass.)
Publication date: 1907
Publisher: The Town
Number of Pages: 356


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5. That the said first party shall pay to the second party, in the months of June and December of each year, a rebate of fifty per cent of the rates collected for the use of water within the territory of the second party ; provided that in no consective five years shall the rebate amount to more than six per cent. per annum of the total cost of pipes, hydrants, stop-gates and services laid by the party of the second part.


6. That the said second party may raise the water rates within its territory above those charged by the said City of Lynn; and, in case the water-rates shall be so raised, the first party may retain to its own use five per cent. of the excess of said rates over the rates established by the said City of Lynn, and pay over the balance of said excess to the second party, as hereinbefore provided.


7. That the said first party shall have care of all ordinary repairs of pipes, and the actual costs of such repairs to be paid by the second party ; provided that all extension of pipes is to be done by the second party ; but nothing in this clause shall prevent the second party from making its own repairs or putting in its own service pipes, if at any time they shall deem it for the best interest of the Town of Saugus so to do.


8. That the said first party may, at its own expense, take such measures and use such machines and apparatus for the prevention of waste within the territory of the second party as shall be taken and used in the City of Lynn.


9. That the said second party shall, at its own expense, provide suitable person in the villages of East Saugus, Saugus Center, and Cliftondale, and in North Saugus (if the pipes should be extended to that village), whose duty it shall be to shut off water in case of a leak in the main pipes.


10. That the said first party is in no event to be liable for damages in consequence of a deficient water supply, nor for a suspension in the supply to said residents, caused by any defects


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REPORT OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.


in the water works of said first party ; nor for a stoppage in the flow of water for the purpose of making reasonable repairs and alterations in said works; nor any damages caused by defects in the highway by reason of the obligations assumed by said first party under this contract ; nor for any of its acts under the same.


II. That the second party shall pass and enact the like rules and regulations as to the use of water within its territory as are now or may hereafter be in force in the City of Lynn, with like penalties for their violation ; provided such rules and regulations shall not conflict with the laws of the Commonwealth.


I2. That the said second party shall furnish a map of its territory to the first party, and from time to time make prompt additions thereto, so as to show all streets in which pipes are laid, and the location of all pipes, hydrants aud stop gates.


13. This agreement shall continue in force for the term of five years from the first day of June, 1906.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have hereunto set their hands and seals this 27th day of July, 1906.


CITY OF LYNN, (Signed) By Charles Neal Barney,


Mayor.


TOWN OF SAUGUS,


(Signed) By Herbert M. Forristall, Clarence W. Fox, Charles F. Clark,


Board of Selectmen.


(Seal)


REPORT OF Engineers of Fire Department


To The Honorable Board of Selectmen.


GENTLEMEN,-It becomes our duty to submit to you our annual report for the year ending December 31, 1907. The report will be found to contain statements, giving the number of men in the department, a record of all fires and alarms which have occurred during the year, with the names of the owners and occupants, the loss and insurance as near as could be ascertained, also an inventory of all property of the department.


The department consists of Chief Engineer, two Assistant Engineers, 40 regular men, 8 call men, Superintendent of Fire Alarms, 3 hose wagons, I hook and ladder truck.


Apparatus.


The apparatus is in fairly good condition with the exception of the hook and ladder, which needs to be painted. We recommend the purchase of two pairs of horses and a chemical engine.


Hose.


There are 7,950 feet of 22-inch cotton hose, rubber lined, classified as follows : First quality 2,000 feet, second quality 4, 200 feet, damaged hose 1,750 feet.


We do not recommend the purchase of any hose, as the sup- ply seems ample for the present. We recommend the repairing of the damaged hose which can be done at a small expense.


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REPORT OF ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.


Fire Alarm System.


The fire alarm system has been given a thorough overhauling and at the present time is in the best of condition.


Water Supply.


There are 178 hydrants in Town which have been kept in good condition under the care of the Water Board. The water supply, at times, has been very poor.


Fires and Alarms.


There have been during the year, 40 bell alarms, 8 still alarms and two telephone calls, 4 second alarms, an increase over last year of 8 alarms.


The heaviest loss by fire occurred at East Saugus, which threatened to wipe out that whole section of the town.


Conclusion.


In conclusion, we desire to express our appreciation of the officers and members of the several companies of the department for the faithful manner in which they have performed the ardu- ous and dangerous duties.


We desire to tender our sincere thanks to The Honorable Board of Selectmen, for interest manifested and support given to the department.


Respectfully submitted,


JOHN L. WEBER, Chief. THOMAS E. BERRETT, First Assist. CHARLES I. HITCHINGS, Second Assist.


Board of Engineers.


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REPORT OF ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.


Saugus Centre Hose House.


Located on Woodbury avenue, Saugus Centre, a two-way two story frame building.


I hose wagon, I hook and ladder, carrying 96 feet of ladder, I sets of double harness, 4 pair of blankets, 1,950 feet of hose, 450 feet damaged hose, 3 axes, 2 bars, 7 lanterns, I life net, 4 pony chemicals, 3 nozzles, 2 hydrant wrenches, 2 hose lighters, 2 hydrant gates, 13 spanners, 7 belts, 12 canvas coats, 8 rubber coats, I life gun and equipments, I pair wire cutters, 2 hose menders, I door opener.


Cliftondale Hose House.


Located on Lincoln avenue, a one-way, two story brick building.


I hose wagon, I set double harness, I ladder dog, 2 wrenches, 2 hydrant gates, I crow-bar, 7 hose supporters, 4 spanners, 4 belts, 2,250 feet hose, 750 feet damaged hose, I 25-ft. roof ladder, I 20-ft. extension ladder, I pair horse blankets, 3 rubber coats, 5 canvas coats, I life net, 4 pony chemicals, 3 nozzles, 2 lanterns, I axe, I plaster hook.


East Saugus Hose House.


Located on Lincoln avenue, a two-way, two story frame building :


I hose wagon, I set double harness, 2,000 feet of hose, 550 feet damaged hose, I axe, I plaster hook, 2 lanterns, 3 hydrant gates, 2 hydrant wrenches, 6 spanners, 5 belts, 6 rubber coats, 6 canvas coats, 2 ladder dogs, I hose lighter, I life net, 5 noz- zles, 3 pony chemicals, I 45-ft. extension ladder, 1 15-ft. exten- sion ladder, I 18-ft. ladder (roof), 2 horse blankets, 50 feet rope.


Fire Record for Year 1907.


January 20. Box 45, 2.30 A. M., two alarms. Barn and hen house owned by James Gillon. Damage to building $500. Loss on contents $150. Total insurance paid $500.


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REPORT OF ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.


January 23. Box 21, 12.45 A. M. Dwelling owned by Chap- man Estate, occupied by George D. Cobb. Damage to building $1,025. Loss on contents $285. Total insurance paid $1,310.


February 13. Box 36, 2.30 P. M. Dwelling owned by Natick Savings Bank, occupied by Peter Beatons. No damage.


March 20. 10.30 A. M. Chimney fire at James Maxwille. No damage.


March 21. Box 21. Grass fire.


March 30. Box 125. Grass fire.


March 30. Box 124. Grass fire.


April 6. Boxes 215, 31, 31, 12 at 12.45 A. M. Masonic building. Damage $675. E. J. Caverly & Co., used as grocery store, loss on building $50. Hervey Upham, bakeshop, damage to building $35.50. Dwelling occupied by Mrs. S. A. Free- man, damage to building and contents $2,000. Boat Club owned by Clarence Coater, damage $208. Spice mill owned by George W. Gould, total loss $14,000. Covered by insur- ance. Hose house owned by the Town of Saugus, damage to building $450. Covered by insurance.


April 7. Box 43, 1.30 P. M. Grass fire at Lynnhurst.


April 15. Box 45. Woods fire at Oaklandvale.


April 15. Box 15, 9.15 P. M. False alarm.


April 15. Box 18, 9.30, P. M. False alarm.


April 15. Box 23, 10 P. M. False alarm.


April 27. Box 126, 2.07 P. M. Woods fire.


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REPORT OF ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.


June 20. Box 18, 9.20 P. M. Pumping station owned by Town of Revere. Unoccupied. Loss on building $50. Un- insured.


July 4. Box 124, 2.30 A. M. False alarm.


July 4. Box 25, 11.45 P. M. Dwelling owned by Maurice F. Cunningham, unoccupied. Loss on building $275. Covered by insurance.


July 9. Box 31, 2.30 P. M. Grass fire.


August 1. Box 24, 8.20 P. M. Dwelling owned by Mrs. Doranger, occupied by same party. No damage.


August II. Box 123, 2.40 P. M. Woods fire.


August 19. Box 26, 3.30 P. M. Woods fire.


August 27. Box 37, 2.45 P. M. Woods fire.


August 28. Box 37, 1.45 P. M. Woods fire.


August 29. Box 23, two alarms. Fire in Revere.


September 13. Box 42, 9.30 P. M. Barn owned by M. Orr. Loss building $500; Insurance paid $200.


September 15. Box 126, 3.45 P. M. Dwelling owned by Marion Scolper and occupied by same. Damage $25.


September 20. Box 18, 10.50 P. M. False alarm.


September 30. Box 41, 10.45 P. M. Automobile on fire ; total loss.


October 14. Box 24, 8.20 P. M. Dwelling owned and occupied by Daniel Flynn. Loss on building $75 ; loss on con- tents $75 ; total insurance paid $150.


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REPORT OF ENGINEERS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.


October 28. Box 21, 4.50 A. M. Building owed by Marion Mooney, occupied by B. M. Reed. Loss on building $600; loss on contents $200; total insurance paid $800.


October 28. Box 31, 9.30 A. M. One story bake shop owned and occupied by Mary J. Upham. Loss on building $75 ; loss on contents $75 ; total insurance $150.


October 31. Box 26, 1.25 P. M. Brush fire on Morton ave.


December 8. Box 21, 7.50 A. M. Residence owned and occupied by John H. Parker. Chimney fire ; no damage.


December 20. Box 21, 12.50 P. M. Dwelling owned and occupied by Ida Hatch. Chimney fire. Loss on building $20.


TWENTIETH ANNUAL REPORT


OF. THE


Trustees of the Public Library.


In submitting their annual report the trustees regret to say that their prayers for more room and less crowded quarters have not been answered during the year that has passed and none of the embarrassments have been lessened. Only about sixty square feet of floor space is available for the public. The book stacks are top heavy with books that should be placed elsewhere. The usefulness of the library is greatly impaired by this condition of affairs.


Not quite as many books have been purchased during the past year as in some previous years owing to a smaller library appro- priation.


The delivery of books to the outlying parts of the Town was discontinued last April because of the small number of books delivered in that manner, the small appropriation and the fact that most of the patrons from those parts preferred to come directly to the library for the books.


As in a majority of town libraries the percentage of works of fiction loaned outranks all others. Care is taken in the selection of works of fiction.


We would urge upon parents the importance of keeping a careful supervision over the reading matter of their children. A certain proportion of solid reading should be required of them


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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT.


with reasonable regard to their age and capacity. An abundance of books may be found in the library in the departments of history, biography and popular science, eminently suited to supplement the education our children are receiving in the public schools.


About twenty exhibits of pictures from the Library Art Club have been received during the year, all of which have been very interesting and instructive. In connection with the exhibit of the Hiawatha pictures, readings from the poem were given.


The usual gifts from the Government at Washington including a large map of the United States, which cannot be used owing to lack of space in which to hang it, also from this Common- wealth were received all of which are interesting and valuable, and with better facilities these gifts would be available to the general public. In our crowded condition not much use can be made of them.


Our grateful acknowledgments are due to the following persons from whom donations of books and pamphlets have been received during the year : N. M. Hawkes of Lynn for a handsomely bound and beautifully illustrated copy of "The Great Woods of Lynn ;" Mrs. L. Bradish of Boston, for a copy of Science and Health ; Mr. Clarence Coates for two interesting books.


Mrs. Fred C. Cheever, Mrs. Kate Foster, Miss Mary Thayer . and Miss Emma E. Newhall for magazines.


A collection of Indian arrow heads, found in Saugus and Stoneham, have been purchased; these are mounted on card board and labeled and have attracted a good deal of attention. Mr. Charles Walker has presented two shoemakers polishing stones, found on what is called the Neck. Mr. Fred Tirrell has presented some good specimens of dendrite rock. Bertram Nickerson gave an alligator's tooth. Our collection of curios, birds, shells, etc., seems to be much appreciated by visitors, and patrons of the library.


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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT.


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In closing our report we recommend an appropriation of $800 and an amount equal to the proceeds of the dog tax for the ensuing year.


Respectfully submitted,


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JAMES R. HUGHES, GEORGE A. LEAROYD, ARTHUR B. COATES, CLARA J. CALLEY,


LLOYD M. HENDRICK, LEVI G. HAWKES,


Trustees.


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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT.


Report of Saugus Free Public Library.


Number of volumes in library, Jan. I,


1907. 8,493


Number of volumes added during the


year . 447


I 2


Number of volumes lost during the year, Number of volumes destroyed, contagious diseases


18


Number of volumes discarded, worn out, Number of volumes in library, Jan. 1, 1908 . ·


97


8,813


Number of volumes loaned during the year . .


26,876


Per cent of fiction .


82


Number of borrowers


985


Respectfully submitted,


EMMA E. NEWHALL,


Librarian.


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PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT.


Report of Saugus Free Public Library for Year Ending December 31, 1907.


EMMA E. NEWHALL, Librarian.


Amount of appropriation for 1907 . $500 00


Amount of dog tax


.


597 22


Total amount


$1,097 22


EXPENDITURES.


W. B. Clarke Co., for books . $461 51


DeWolfe, Fiske & Co., for books II 60


Jordan, Marsh & Co., for books 3 79 .


American Book Co., for books .


7 20


F. Barnard Co., binding books .


65 59


James Sullivan, binding books 33 30


Library. Art Club . 6 00


Library Bureau, for cards, book pockets,


borrower's pockets, catalogue cards, etc. 5 23


Indian Relics, arrow-heads, etc. 2 00


Gaylord Brothers, mending materials 2 00


H. E. Meserve, stamp dater .


75


Emma E. Newhall, librarian .


316 00


Mary G. Winchester, assistant IO1 02


Jennie A. Corson, assistant


45 63


Mrs. Agnes Bryant, assistant .


4 30


Alice Goodridge, for carrying books, Oak- landvale .


3 75


Ralph Graves, for carrying books, North Saugus


3 75


Charles Davis, expressing books, East Saugus and Cliftondale · Total .


18 20


- $1,097 22


Report of Cemetery Commissioners.


We have, by using the strictest economy, managed to get through the year 1907 on our appropriation of $2,400, but in view of the fact that we have got to do a lot of work the coming year in order to get what few lots we have in condition to sell we do not see how we can do so unless we are allowed at least $200 more this year to work with, and we would recommend that the appropriation this year be $2,600 (twenty-six hundred dollars). This last year, as you will see by our Superintendent's Report, we have turned back to the Town the sum of $2,236.25. This amount together with the amount of $462.65, bills out- standing Dec. 31, makes the total amount of business done $2,698.90 ; deducting $597.25 received for sale of land and the net amount of business was $2, 101.65, this amount deducted from the appropriation of $2,400, leaves $298.35, actual amount it has cost to run our department for 1907.


H. H. ATHERTON, J. S. MEACOM, R. P. WHITCHER.


Cemetery Commissioners.


189


REPORT OF CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS.


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Report of Superintendent of Cemetery.


DR.


Received for foundations


$142 88


Received for grading


329 07


Received for interment fees


418 00


Received for mowing


658 50


Received for miscellaneous


90 55


Received for lots sold


542 25


Received for single graves


55 00


$2,236 25


CR.


Paid Town Treasurer Mar. 28


$173 25


Apr. 20 .


181 33


May 13 .


.


259 19


May 27 .


288 20


June 5 ·


.


.


219 50


July 22 .


140 40


Aug. 30 .


109 40


Oct. 15 .


253 55


Oct. 29 .


161 28


Dec. 17 .


292 15


Dec. 31 .


158 00


$2,236 25


(Amount due Dec. 31, 1907, $462.65).


Interments, 99.


The present value of tools and working utensils of the Ceme- tery Department is three hundred three and fifty hundredths dollars. ($303.50. )


CHARLES L. DAVIS,


Superintendent.


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Trust Funds for Cemetery Lots.


Report of the condition of the trust funds in the hands of the Treasurer, the income of which is devoted to the perpetual care of the following lots in Riverside Cemetery :


Mary A. Perley, Lot No. 226.


Dr. Balance


·


$281 91


Interest


16 56


$298 47


Cr.


Care of lot


$5 00


Balance


293 47


$298 47


Henry Hone lot.


Dr. Balance


$253 66


Interest


12 70


$266 36


Cr. Care of lot


$4 00


Balance


262 36


$266 36


Edward Ward lot.


Dr.


Balance


.


$53


I4


Interest


.


3 12


$56 26


Cr.


Care of lot


$1 00


Balance


55 26


$56 26


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TRUST FUNDS FOR CEMETERY LOTS.


191


Ira Draper lot.


Dr. Balance


$108 55


Interest


6 38


Cr. Care of lot


$2 50


Balance


II2 43


Twiss-Jones and one-half Snow tomb.


1


Dr. Balance


$165 16


Interest .


9 75


$174 91


Cr. Care of lots.


$4 50


Balance


170 41


Butterfield & Avery lot.


Dr. Balance


$IIO 65


Interest


5 06


$115 71


Cr.


Care lot


$6 00


Balance


109 71


$115 71


L. B. George lot.


Dr. Balance


$221 80


Interest


13 07


$234 87


Cr.


Care lot .


$5 00


Balance


229 87


$234 87


Charles L. Smith lot.


Dr. Balance


$113 02


Interest


6 68


$119 70


Cr. Care lot


$3 00


Balance . .


116 70


$119 70


$114 93


$114 93


$174 91


192


TRUST FUNDS FOR CEMETERY LOTS. .


George G. Spurr lot.


Dr. Balance


$85 98


Interest


5 08


$91 06


Cr. Care of lot


$3 00


Balance


88 06


$91 06


H. M. George lot.


Dr. Balance


$312 47


Interest


20 32


$332 79


Cr. Care of lot


$8 00


Balance


324 79


$332 79


Graves of Delia and Thomas Mansfield.


Dr. Balance


$53 15


Interest


3 18


$56 33


Cr. Care of lot


$1 50


Balance


54 83


$56 33


John B. Walton lot.


Dr. Balance


$53 15


Interest .


3 IS


$56 33


Cr.


Care of lot


$1 50


Balance


54 83


$56 33


Mary Andrews lot.


Dr. Balance


$102 78


Interest


6 07


$108 85


Cr. Care of lot


$3 00


Balance


105 85


. $108 85


TRUST FUNDS FOR CEMETERY LOTS.


193.


Betsy Pranker lot.


Dr. Balance


$272 48


Interest


16 12


$288 60


Cr. Care of lot


$9 00


Balance


279 60


$288 60


William Mills lot.


Dr. Balance


$81 30


Interest


4 79


$86 09


Cr.


Care of lot


$2 00


Balance


84 09


$86 09


Louis P. Hawkes lot.


Dr. Balance


$230 18


Interest


14 63


$244 81


Cr. Care of lot


$8 00


Balance


236 81


$244 81


Daniel F. Wilson lot.


Dr.


Balance


$102 13


Interest


6 06


$108 19


Cr. Care of lot


$3 00


Balance


105 19


$108 19


Maria A. Dunn lot.


Dr. Balance


$82 04


Interest


4 85


$86 89


Cr.


Care of lot.


$2 00


Balance


84 89


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$86 89


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194


TRUST FUNDS FOR CEMETERY LOTS.


Joseph Hinchcliffe lot.


Dr. Balance


$104 04


Interest


6 II


Cr. Care of lot.


$3 00


Balance


107 15


$IIO 15


Edward E. Oliver lot.


Dr. Balance


$56 42


Interest


3 32


$59 74


Cr. Care of lot.


$1 00


Balance


58 74


$59 74


Elizabeth Hathaway lot.


Dr. Balance


$210 84


Interest


.


12 47


$223 31


Cr. Care of lot.


$2 50


Balance


220 81


$223 31


Jerome Wilson lot.


Dr. Balance


$101 07


Interest


5 95


$107 02


Cr. Care of lot.


$3 00


Balance


104 02


$107 02


Mary E. Merrill lot.


Dr. Balance


$50 50


Interest


2 95


$53 45


Cr. Care of lot


$1 50


Balance


51 95


.


$IIO 15


$53 45


TRUST FUNDS FOR CEMETERY LOTS.


195


James C. Lockwood lot.


Dr. Balance


$150 29


Interest


8 88


$159 17


Cr. Care of lot


$5 00


Balance


154 17


$159 17


Mary G. Thayer, lot No. 495.


Dr. Balance


$100 00


Cr. Balance


$100 00


Ephraim Pierce lot


Dr. Balance


$IO1 75


Interest


5 99


$107 74


Cr. Care of lot


$3 00


Balance


104 74


$107 74


Northerly half of lot 318, Emma E. Newhall.


Dr. Balance


$50 88


1


Interest


3 0I


$53 89


Cr. Care lot


$1 50


Balance


52 39


$53 89


Timothy Parker lot.


Dr. Balance


$50 88


Interest .


.


3 0I


$53 89


Cr. Care lot


$1 50


Balance .


52 39


$53 89


196


TRUST FUNDS FOR CEMETERY LOTS.


Roswell Hitchings lots 28 and 29.


Dr. Balance


$100 00


Interest


1 75


$101 75


Cr. Care lot


$00 00


Balance


IOI 75


$101 75


Thomas Stocker lot.


Dr. Balance


$75 00


Interest


I 50


$76 50


Cr. Care lot


$00 00


Balance


76 50


$76 50


Joshua Kingsbury lot


Dr. Balance


$75 00


Interest .


I 50


$76 50


Cr. Care lot


$00 00


Balance


76 50


$76 50


Estate of Enoch T. Kent for Newhall L. Kent lot.


Dr. Balance


$100 00


Interest


2 00


$102 00


Cr.


Care lot


$00 00


Balance


102 00


$102 00


William E. Ludden lot 498.


Dr. Balance


$100 00


Interest


.


2 00


$102 00


Cr.


Care lot


$00 00


Balance .


.


.


102 00


$102 00


.


.


·


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197


TRUST FUNDS FOR CEMETERY LOTS.


James Shiverell lot


Dr. Balance


$75 00


Interest


1 50


$76 50


Cr. Care lot


$00 00


Balance


76 50


$76 50


Estate of Lucy Boardman for Wm. E. Boardman lot.


Dr. Balance


$100 00


Cr. . Balance .


$100 00


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J. S. MEACOM,


Trustee.


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REPORT OF Sinking Fund Commissioners.


SAUGUS, December 31, 1907. To the Selectmen of Saugus :


The Sinking Fund Commissioners beg leave to submit the following report of Joseph S. Meacom, the Treasurer of the Sinking Fund.


Mr. H. B. Newhall Chairman Sinking Fund Commissioners :


DEAR SIR,-I herewith hand you my report of condition of Sinking Fund at close of business, December 31, 1907.


DR.


To Balance


$560 27


May Ist. Interest on Everett Bond


66 00


May Ist. Interest on Cambridge Bond


17 50


July Ist. Interest on Boston Bond


40 00


July Ist. Merrimac Bond


20 00


November Ist. Cambridge Bond Everett Bond


17 50


66 00


Interest on Account


15 08


CR. $802 35


By Balance


$802 35


There is due the Sinking Fund from the Town the following amounts which remain uncollected to date :


The appropriation for 1907 $1,000 00


Balance of Pleasant Hills School House Appro-


priation voted into the Sinking Fund 2,523 85


Total


$3,523 85


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REPORT OF SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS.


The value of the Fund is as follows :


City of Everett Bond Due 1905


$3,300 00


Town of Merrimac Bond Due 1905 1,000 00


Cambridge Bond Due 1905


1,000 00


Boston Bond Due 1916


2,000 00


Amounts uncollected from Town


3,523 85


Balance


802 35


Respectfully,


$11,626 20


J. S. MEACOM, Treasurer Sinking Fund.


Total cash and notes held in Sinking Fund, Dec. 31, 1907


$8,102 35


Appropriation made by Town in the annual March meeting of the fourth of March 1907, and not yet paid


3,523 85


$11,626 20


The Appropriation required for the year 1908, will be $1,000.


HERBERT B. NEWHALL, HERBERT O. PRATT, WILLIAM F. BELCHER,


Sinking Fund Commissioner.


REPORT OF


Inspector of Cattle and Milk.


1


I have inspected at slaughter house three beef cattle and one hundred and forty-six hogs, five of the hogs being unsalable for food were disposed of by rendering.


In making the annual inspection, I inspected eight hundred and eighty-six head of cattle and one hundred and fifty-three hogs all of which were in good condition.


I have delivered twenty-nine milk licenses.


Respectfully, A. W. SAWYER.


REPORT OF Sealer of Weights and Measures.


NUMBER TESTED AND SEALED.


From May 1, 1907 to January 1, 1908.


Platform scales, capacity 5,000 lbs. or less


8


Counter scales and balances


63


Weights


190


Dry Measures


II2


Liquid measures


97


Linear measures


7


Milk bottles .


13:565


Paid to Town Treasurer receipts for sealing weights and measures as above, $19.71.


Respectfulty submitted,


.


CHARLES H. MANSFIELD, Sealer of Weights and Measures.


January 1, 1908.


Janitor's Report.


From March 14, 1907 to December 31, 1907.


Received for rent of Town Hall


$197 00 Paid Town Treasurer .


$141 00


Paid Police


56 00


$197 00


Due for rent of Town Hall


$8 00


J. E. MANSFIELD


Janitor.


Hay Scales.


Amount Received .


.


.


$7 30


Paid Town Treasurer


.


$7 30


J. E. MANSFIELD,


Weigher.


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Appraisers' Report.


Ward One.


School-house


$1,600 00


Land


200 00


$1,800 00


Ward Two.


Grammar school-house


$4,500 00


Land


1,200 00


Old Town Hall


2,500 00


Land


1,200 00


Roby School building


31,000 00


Land


2,500 00


Land, Pleasant Hill School


700 00


Town Hall


42,000 00


Hose house


2,700 00


Shed


200 00


Land


5,000 00


Public Library


4,500 00


Saugus Home and buildings


.


4,500 00


Land


.


5,500 00


Woodland


.


2,500 00


Personal property at Farm


.


5,000 00


Cemetery


4,000 00


Hathaway estate


·


4,000 00


New High School


47,212 15


Land


3,600 00


$174,312 15


.


Amount carried forward,


$176, 112 15


204


APPRAISERS' REPORT.


Amount brought forward,


$176, 112 15


Ward Three.


Old shool-house .


.


$4,000 00


Land


1,100 00


New grammer school, Lincoln ave.,


18,737 22


Land


2,000 00


Essex street school-house


2,500 00


Land


1,000 00


Brick school-house


20,000 00


Land


2,300 00


Central street school-house




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