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$862 37
RAILROAD AVENUE DEPARTMENT.
EXPENDITURES.
James Bryson, teaming gravel . $109 65
S. H. Shaw, teaming gravel . 2 63
M. J. Ryan, 16 days' labor, $1.75 28 00
Timothy Ryan, 8} days' labor, $1.75 14 87
John Mahan, 12 days' labor, $1.75 . 21 00
Patrick Carroll, 5 days' labor, $1.75 8 75
Eastern Railroad Co., gravel 14 34
$199 24
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AUDITORS' REPORT.
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT.
Appropriation .
$300 00
EXPENDITURES.
C. S. Pitman, clearing snow and ice $8 00
C. S. Pitman, plants and shrubs 28 00
C. S. Pitman, sail cloth . 2 50
C. S. Pitman, 5 days' labor, team, $1.75 8 75
C. S. Pitman, 7 days' labor, personal. $3 21 00
C. S. Pitman, services as Superintendent 25 00
W. H. Collins, painting gate and post 2 25
Geo. H. Holden, scythe, etc. 2 55
Joseph Higginbottom, 10 days' labor, $1.75 17 50
Joseph Higginbottom, labor 4 25
Joseph S. Brown, 404 days, $1.75 70 45
Benj. Potter & Sons, 1 post . 75
$191 00
ENLARGEMENT OF GRAMMAR SCHOOL HOUSE.
Appropriation . $3,500 00
EXPENDITURES.
Isaac H. Andrews, contract $2,166 00
Isaac H. Andrews, stock and extra work . 35 68
Ingalls & Kendricken, contract, steam heat- ing apparatus . 325 00
Ingalls & Kendricken, extra work on same 65 82
Ingalls & Kendricken, repairs on steam app. 9 11
Buffalo Hardware Co., school furniture . .
400 00
Freight on school furniture 30 00
A. G. Whitcomb, chairs and settees 55 64
Amount carried forward. $3,087 25
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Amount brought forward, $3,087 25
Philbrick & Pope, sundries 11 25
.J. E. Bray, labor 1 25
S. N. Breed & Co., lumber 8 65
Henry McElwain, black-boards 93 00
H. M. Norton, labor and stock on vaults 40 00
H. M. Norton, coloring walls 25 00
Ivory Emmons, plans and specifications 25 00
Ivory Emmons. stock and labor 48 42
$3,339 82
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Appropriation
$2,300 00
EXPENDITURES.
Lynn Fire Department, services at Nicker- son fire .
$400 00
Lynn Fire Department. services at Blaney and Ocean House fires
800 00
Lynn Water Board, water for hydrant 25 00
Town of Marblehead, services at Ocean House fire 200 00
Worthly, Downes & Co., 50 ft. suction hose 150 00
Worthly, Downes & Co., 2 sets couplings . 34 00 Worthly, Downes & Co., strainer 12 00
Bishop & Bros., 5 ladders ยท 37 65
A. F. Nesbitt, services as Engineer 7 00
Ivory Emmons, services as Engineer 25 00
Nath'l Galeucia, services as Engineer 6 00
Ivory Emmons. stock and labor 23 20
Worthly, Downs & Co., 1 connection 9 00
S. N. Breed & Co .. lumber 35 91
Amount carried forward,
$1,764 76
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Amount brought forward, $1,764 76
James Knowlton, of Hotel Beacon, refresh-
ments at Ocean House fire . 10 00
Hunneman & Co., repairing hose, etc. 5 75
Foote & Horton, adv. card of thanks, Salem 1 00
S. J. Pettingell, sundries 5 38
M. T. Roberts, 4 cans milk at Ocean House fire 2 00
Geo. H. Holden & Co., sundries
15
John Washburn, coach to Salem, Ocean
House fire 7 00
John Washburn, coach to Marblehead.
Ocean House fire 7 00
John Washburn, coach to Lynn, Ocean House fire 6 00
W. H. Collins, painting ladders 2 50
Geo. H. Copeland, coffee to firemen 4 85
Robert Harris, teaming . 75
Robert Harris, teaming water 3 00
J. H. Myers, labor on engine 2 60
A. F. Rogers, cleaning engine 1 00 Stephen McDonough, 16 hours labor on eng. 8 00
M. B. Harding, labor 4 00
Henry Widger, teaming engine 1 50
Josiah Nickerson, services, Ocean House fire 6 00
Wm. Martin, do.
3 00
J. F. Crowell, do. .
4 50
P. H. Ryan, do.
2 00
C. B. Delano, do. .
2 00
Wm. Widger, do. .
2 00
E. F. Knowlton, do. .
6 00
Peter Ryan, do.
3 00
Gilly Carroll, dlo. . 2 00
W. Melzard, do. .
3 00
J. C. Bassett, do. .
3 00
D. J. Myers, do. . 6 00
John Melzard, do. . 2 00
Amount carried forward,
$1,881 74
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Amount brought forward, $1,881 74
Henry Widger, services at Ocean House fire 5 00
Amos Cahoon. do. 6 00
James E. Phillips,
do. . 6 00
J. H. Bryson. do.
5 00
S. H. Shaw, 1 80
A. Rowell, 3 00 do. .
D. Lyons, do. 2 60
Edward Cobb. do. . 6 00
A. F. Nesbitt. do.
2 00
Dan'l F. Knowlton. do. . 2 00
Josiah Nickerson. services, Blaney house fire 3 00
Wm. Martin. do. . 6 00
J. F. Crowell. do. .
4 50
Edward Cobb. do. .
3 00
R. P. Kendrick. do.
4 50
Chas. Knowlton.
do. .
2 00
Timothy Ryan. do. .
1 00
P. H. Ryan, do. 1 50
C. W. Myrick.
do. . 3 00
A. Rowell. services at Nickerson's fire
3 00
Amos Cahoon. do.
4 00
J. F. Crowell. do. 3 50
Henry Widger, do. 4 00
Stephen McDonough, do.
3 00
Geo. B. Knowlton. do. 4 00
Edward Cobb, do.
3 00
E. F. Knowlton do. . 4 00
B. A. Martin, do. . 1 50
A. F. Nesbitt do. 5 00
$1.984 64
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do. .
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STATE AID DEPARTMENT.
EXPENDITURES.
Joseph W. Glass $59 00
Mary Milan . 48 00
A. C. Widger 48 00
Nath'l Martin 48 00
Mrs. Chute
36 00
Mattie J. Fairbanks
32 00
Emma J. Pedrick,
3 00
James Umber
3 00
John C. Stimpson
120 00
John Merritt
54 00
Mary Haley
48 00
Wm. T. Cochrane
54 00
Thomas S. Carroll .
48 00
George Horton, Jr.
18 00
W. T. Fay
96 00
Geo. W. Pierce
27 00
S. M. Shattuck
16 00
Emma I. Lowe
12 00
$770 00
OVERSEERS' DEPARTMENT, From Page 15.
Total amount paid out . $2,007 04
Reimbursed by John Stanley . $127 88
J. P. Russell . 119 30
Mary G. Proctor 12 00
J. K. Woodbury 14 00
Mrs. Parsons . 13 55
$286 73
Actual expense of Poor Department . $1,720 31
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AUDITORS' REPORT.
RECAPITULATION
Appropriations and Receipts. Expenditures.
Selectmen's Department
$1,500 00
$1,664 30
School Department
7,300 00
7,578 72
Overseers of Poor Department
1,600 00
2,007 04
Town Hall Department, (receipts)
285 50
512 99
Cemetery Department .
300 00
191 00
Health Department
350 00
124 00
Street Lamp Department
1,600 00
1,449 67
Curbstone Department, $800, and unex- pended balance of 1881
1,132 57
862 37
Railroad Avenue Department
199 24
State Aid Department .
770 00
Indigent Soldier's Department
454 36
Fire-Proof Vault Department .
750 00
733 56
Highway Department
4,000 00
3,598 31
Enlargement Grammar School Dept.
3,500 00
3,339 82
Street Crossings, (unex. bal. 1881,)
321 90
48 00
Blaney's Beach Drain Department
276 45
Danvers Street Bridge Department
750 00
707 92
Water-Pipe Department
15,000 00
4,105 00
Fire Department
2,300 00
1,984 64
Police Department
1,000 00
895 50
Library Dept., $800, Dog Tax, $192.11
992 11
1,015 14
Interest
2,200 00
2,045 00
State Tax
2,860 00
County Tax
4,500 00
2,335 00
$49,382 08
$39,758 03
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SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY.
Town House and Lot $13,000 00
Grammar School House and Lot 12,000 00
Beach School House and Lot . 4,500 00
Pine Street School House and Lot 5,000 00
Essex Street School House and Lot
2,000 00
Farm School House and Lot
2,000 00
Engine House and Lot, Engine and Hose, etc.
2,000 00
Building for Storing Oil
25 00
Gravel Pits
500 00
Treasurer's Safe
50 00
Safe at Town Hall
250 00
'Town Library
3,000 00 /
Hay Scales
100 00
Weights and Measures
100 00
'Two Revolvers, and Badges
25 00
Two pairs Hand-Cuffs, two Whistles, two Billies
15 00
Two Snow Plows 45 00
Derrick and gear
150 00
7 Shovels, 1 Bar. 4 Picks 10 00
$44,770 00
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AUDITORS' REPORT.
TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT IN ACCOUNT WITH MERRITT E. PORTER, Collector.
DR.
To amount of Taxes committed for collection by As- sessors' warrant $22,206 59
CR.
Collected and paid into Town Treasury . . $19,064 49 Collected and paid County Tax 2,335 00
Discounts 332 17
Abatements 474 93 $22,206 59
MERRITT E. PORTER, Collector.
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TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT IN ACCOUNT WITH
DR.
To cash paid Selectmen's orders, 1881 $482 39
Selectmen's orders, 1882 . 32,427 03
Interest on notes 2,045 00
Nat. Grand Bank, tem. loan 2,500 00
Nat. Grand Bank, tem. loan 1,500 00
Nat. Grand Bank. tem. loan 2,000 00
L. H. Phillips 1,500 00
State tax 2,860 00
Discount on notes 122 80
* To cash in Treasury 15.332 54
$60.769 76
* On deposit in the First National Bank of Lynn, and verified by cash- ier's certificate. $11,000 of this amount is the unexpended balance of the Water Loan.
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GEO. H. HOLDEN, TREASURER,
CR-
By cash in Treasury $3,549 98
Nat. Grand Bank, Marblehead, tem. loan 2,500 00
Nat. Grand Bank, Marblehead, tem. loan 1,500 00
Nat. Grand Bank, Marblehead, tem. loan 2,000 00
L. H. Phillips 1.500 00
Mrs. Parsons . 13 55
J. E. O. Nesbitt, rent of Town Hall . 9 50
A. F. Nesbitt, rent of Town Hall , 270 00
J. A. Knowlton, rent of Town Hall 6 00
Selectmen, cemetery lots 250 00
Mary Proctor . 12 00
J. P. Russell 119 30
J. A. Knowlton. (Highway) 3 00
S. C. Pitman Estate, taxes 88 90
M. E. Porter, taxes
19,064 49
J. K. Woodbury
14 00
School Loan
3,500 00
J. A. Knowlton, old lumber
12 00
Commonwealth of Mass., water loan
15,000 00
Commonwealth of Mass., premium. water loan Corporation Tax
150 00
7,449 58
National Bank Tax
2,146 64
State Aid
766 00
Indigent Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief 170 56
Hack Hire 5 00
Dog Licenses . 192 11
Massachusetts School Fund
138 70
Town Library Receipts 21 60
John Stanley 127 88
Curbstone 188 97
$60.769 76
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LIST OF TOWN OFFICERS, 1882-3.
Selectmen. JAMES A. KNOWLTON, AARON R. BUNTING, ALLEN ROWE. SECRETARY, JOHN L. SEGER.
Town Clerk. BENJAMIN J. LINDSEY.
Assessors. D. HOLMAN MILLETT, 1884. ISAAC H. ANDREWS, 1885. ALONZO COREY, 1883.
Treasurer. .. GEORGE H. HOLDEN.
School Committee. FRANK O. ELLIS, 1885. IVORY EMMONS, 1884. S. O. INGALLS, 1883.
Surveyor of Highways.
CHARLES S. PITMAN.
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TOWN OFFICERS.
Overseers of the Poor. JOHN C. STIMPSON, 1884. JOHN A. ROGERS, 1885. JOHN WASHBURN, 1883.
Collector of Taxes. MERRITT E. PORTER.
Board of Health. ABNER HAYFORD.
JOHN STANLEY. WILLIAM H. COLLINS. Auditors. D. HOLMAN MILLETT. EDWIN A. FARNHAM. FRANCIS C. THING.
Constables. JAMES WHEELER. JOSEPH F. SYMONDS. DAVID W. NESBITT.
Fence Viewers.
PELEG GARDNER,
AMOS HOLT, RIENZI PHILLIPS.
Field Driver. THOMAS WIDGER.
Pound Keeper. THOMAS WIDGER.
Scaler of Weights and Measures, EVERETT BOYNTON.
Trustees of Public Library.
CURTIS V. MERRITT. FRANK F. STANLEY. GEORGE H. HOLDEN.
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TOWN OFFICERS.
Librarian. MISS S. L. HONORS.
Engineers of Fire Department.
CHIEF, IVORY EMMONS.
FIRST ASSISTANT, A. FRANK NESBITT. SECOND ASSISTANT, NATHANIEL GALEUCIA.
Superintendent of Cemetery. CHARLES S. PITMAN.
Town Weighers.
THOMAS PEDRICK.
CHARLES S. LEWIS.
Fanitor Town Hall. A. FRANK NESBITT. Police.
JOSEPH F. SYMONDS.
GEORGE M. CONNER. A. FRANK NESBITT.
Agent of the Mass. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. JAMES E. PHILLIPS.
SELECTMEN'S REPORT.
TO THE CITIZENS OF SWAMPSCOTT :
We beg to submit to your kind consideration our Annual Report for the past year, and the accompanying recommendations. The year 1882 has been an eventful one in the history of our Town, involving expenses and labor which could not be foreseen. We hope our report will meet your approval and wise consideration.
DANVERS STREET BRIDGE.
After the organization of :. e Board the first and most important business was the : epairing of the Danvers Street Bridge over the Eastern Railroad, which was in a very dangerous condition, the abutments being undermined probably by the removal of gravel by the Eastern Railroad employees, in order to drain the water from the tracks. Believing the Eastern Railroad Company liable for the damage, we conferred with the President and Road Master to get them to repair the abutments, but found them unwil- ling to do anything whatever ; we therfore contracted with Scott Bros. to repair the abutments, as the Town could be held responsible for any damage that might occur. Upon removing the timber and planking, they were found too rotten to be used again, necessitating the putting in of new material, thereby making the bridge perfectly safe. The Town should be reimbursed by the Eastern Railroad Co.
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for at least part of the expense of the repairs, and we would suggest that some action be taken in the matter.
RAILROAD AVENUE.
This avenue has been much improved by the putting on of more than 700 loads of gravel, part of it being furnished by the Eastern Railroad. Messrs. David and Leonard Phillips generously deeded to the Town sufficient land to round the corner on Burrill St,, and this, with the laying of curbstones, concrete walks, and other improvements has made the place very attractive.
KING STREET.
The Selectmen were instructed to lay a drain pipe to the Mudge estate, provided permission could be obtained from the trustees of the property, but were unsuccessful. The street was in a bad condition, and accordingly the grade was raised about fifteen inches, part of the material being donated by Jonathan Blaney, Esq. A little more grading next season will put the street in good condition, which we would recommend, together with the laying of the drain when permission can be obtained.
FIRE-PROOF VAULT.
In accordance with a vote of the Town there has been constructed in the Town House, adjacent to the Select- men's room, a brick fire-proof vault, large enough to con- tain all the Town books, papers, maps, etc. This was very much needed. With the recent impropements in the Library and other parts of the house, it is very convenient, and is well taken care of by our efficient janitor.
STREET LAMPS.
This department is somewhat expensive, but seems to be
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appreciated by our citizens. One lamp has been added the past year, making 116 in all, costing about the same as before. We would recommend that all lamp posts be placed on the edge of the sidewalks, and that the present system of lighting be continued.
PINE STREET EXTENSION.
A petition was on file for the Selectmen to lay out a street from New Ocean to Humphrey Street. Accordingly the abutters and others were notified, only a part of them appearing, and as there were no objections, a plan was adopted drawn by I. K. Harris, civil engineer, of Lynn. There being a difference of opinion between the Committee and Selectmen, about the outlet of Stacey's Brook, no fur- ther action was taken. This proposed street is much needed, and would be a great convenience to people living in that vicinity. When the proposed Eastern Avenue in Lynn is completed, which is to terminate on New Ocean Street, it would be advisable for the Town of Swampscott to continue it to Humphrey Street. -
PINE AND NEW OCEAN STREETS.
During the past year the grade of Pine Street near the brook has been raised several inches, and needs to be raised more, to keep the road free from water during a freshet. The bridge on New Ocean Street, and its ap- proaches, should be raised twelve or fifteen inches, so as to be on a level with Humphrey Street bridge, and we would recommend an appropriation for these streets.
STACEY'S BROOK.
During the past season a call was made on the City of Lynn for assistance to help clean out this brook, which
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was readily furnished. This was necessary as the sand had partially filled the brook, thereby obstructing the flow of water. The outlet is evidently not in the right place, but as the brook makes the boundary line between Lynn and Swampscott there would be some difficulty in changing its course. The City of Lynn is willing to pay half the expense of repairing the old culvert, or in building a new one, provided it can remain where it now is. This matter should be attended to the coming season.
CURBSTONES.
The appropriations made in this department is money well expended. Fifteen hundred and forty-three and one- half feet have been laid this year. We trust this depart- ment will still continue to receive the favorable considera- tion of the citizens, and receive its usual appropriations.
DRAINS AT THE BEACHES.
Complaints were made by the citizens, as well as by the Board of Health, that the plank drains did not extend far enough on to the beach, and consequently they were lengthened. During a severe storm last Fall, a large part of the old portion of one of the drains washed out, and it was with difficulty replaced, in consequence of the high tides, and great flow of water. The planking has been secured by driving piles on the sides of the drains, to keep them from washing out.
HIGHWAYS.
This important department was placed under our super- vision, by a vote of the Town. Under these circumstances it made our duties unpleasant, as it conflicted somewhat with the Surveyor ; nevertheless the object for which we
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were appointed has been accomplished, viz. : the reduction of the expenses.
It is evident that it has cost the Town nearly double the amount it should for grading and repairing our roads the past years. This department is one of great impor- tance, and should be managed with economy and care. We would recommend that the gravel needed on the roads be placed there by contract, "per load." Also that all the tools belonging to the Town, that are not in actual use, be returned to the Town House and stored ; and that the Selectmen be instructed to sell the derrick and its fixtures.
HORSE RAILROAD.
The Board was asked to locate a track on Essex Street ; the people of that locality were notified, and as no objec- tion was made, the Company were granted permission to extend their track from the Lynn line to the head of Bur- rill Street.
THE INTRODUCTION OF WATER.
At a special Town Meeting the Selectmen were instruct- ed to get proposals for the furnishing and laying of water pipes, hydrants and other necessary fixtures. A contract was made with Norman, Weaver & Co., of Newport, R.I., to do the job, and complete it as soon as possible, accord- ing to plans and specifications, and to keep the pipes and hydrants in good repair for five years. They have laid about one-half of the pipes, and have placed a part of the hydrants, but the cold weather came on so quickly that they were unable to finish it, but were obliged to wait until Spring. We hope this matter will be attended to with care, and the hydrants and gates be placed in the proper places ; also the streets should be left in good condition, and the entire job be completed before our Summer travel
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begins. There is no doubt but what our contract with the Lynn Water Board will be carried out, now that the Legis- lature has given them the right to supply us with water.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
This department is much needed, and should have the hearty co-operation of all citizens. Good order has gen- erally prevailed throughout the town. Could the offi- cers have the assistance and sympathy of the public they would be enabled to close all the drinking saloons in town. We would recommend that the Selectmen be in- structed to offer a reward for the detection and conviction of any person found guilty of a violation of the liquor law. During the past year 17 arrests have been made, as follows: drunkenness, 6; vagrancy, 6; larceny, 2; breaking glass, I; maintaining a liquor nuisance, I; fe- lonious assault, I.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE TOWN.
Notice was received from Mr. Bell of the Beverly and Lynn Express, that his team had been upset on Essex St., and his wagon and goods damaged to the amount of $253.20. On viewing the road where the accident hap- pened, it was found very icy and sideling, and a railing on the side of the road had been removed by the Surveyor in 1881, for the purpose of dumping stones and gravel. After investigating the matter it was thought best to settle without further cost.
The suits brought against the Town by Dr. Guilford and Mrs. H. J. Thing have not yet come to trial. Our able counsel, C. P. Thompson, Esq., has them in charge.
IN THE INTEREST OF THE TOWN.
Some action should be taken by the Town to induce the
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building of factories in this place, so that other kinds of business may be carried on here as well as in other towns and cities. There are plenty of men living here who work in Lynn and Boston, and as our fishing interest is failing fast, we would suggest that some encouragement should be given to shoe manufacturers to locate here.
The petition of J. M. Grosvenor and others, to have Beach Bluff Avenue and streets laid out, should be accept- ed, and has our hearty co-operation. There has been quite an improvement made on Orient Square, by the liberal donation of land given by Messrs. Edmunds, Hay- ford and Phillips.
The recommendations and suggestions of our welfare, to which we called your attention, are respectfully submitted.
JAMES A. KNOWLTON, ) Selectmen AARON R. BUNTING, of
ALLEN ROWE, Swampscott.
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REPORT OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES.
OUR Library has now completed the fifteenth year of its existence, and we are pleased to report for it a continuance of usefulness and popularity in distributing reading matter to our citizens, acceptably to their several tastes or desires.
Its growth during the past year has been an average of that of former years, about the usual number of books having been added by donation and purchase as in previ- ous years. The number of books added by purchase was 354 ; the number donated, I. The volume added by gift we are pleased to acknowledge as from Mrs. Grace A. Oliver, being her work entitled "Miss Edgeworth." The addition of these books makes a total now in the Library of 4,662, including magazines and pamphlets. The num- ber who have now registered their names, and to whom books have been loaned, is 1,100 ; and we have distributed during the year among our book-takers, 17,618 volumes. This circulation, for so comparatively a small library, we are pleased to record, but we desire, however, to see the number increased, and to be able in future years to see re- ported our circulation a much larger number.
The amount received from fines and sale of cards and catalogues, mostly from the latter source, has been $21.60. This amount, by requirement that it should be paid into the Town Treasury without credit to the library funds, having been diverted from the use to which like sums have been available in previous years, that of replenishing
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the cards and catalogues, we mention it especially, trust- ing to insure thereby care in the future that this money is properly credited to us. We have been able by means of an appropriation made at the last Annual Town Meeting to make this year the much needed improvement in the Library Rooms. The room in the rear of the Library was placed at our disposal, and it has been used to extend our shelf-room, and it being of good size has afforded us means to make a large addition of shelves, making room for probably the books that may be purchased for two or three years. Our shelf-room is now comprised in the space of one side of our room, and as the Library grows to need additional shelves, the other side can be utilized for the purpose, and will give ample space for a number of years to come. The work upon the improvements we feel well satisfied with. The tasteful ceiling decorations, the new gas fixtures, and carpet, add each to the attractive appear- ance that our rooms now present, and upon the small cost the Trustees congratulate themselves. Miss Honors, as Librarian, fulfils the position to the entire satisfaction of the patrons and ourselves, while her assistants, Masters Stone and Earp, deserve a word of praise for their quiet, gentlemanly and attentive performance of their duties.
Respectfully submitted,
CURTIS V. MERRITT, GEO. H. HOLDEN, Trustees.
F. F. STANLEY,
REPORT OF TOWN CLERK.
BIRTHS.
Males, 20; Females, 18 ; Total 38.
Twins, 1 pair.
Nativity of Fathers .- Maine, 5 ; Ireland, 3 ; Vermont and Con- necticut, 1 each ; Massachusetts, 27.
Nativity of Mothers-Maine, 4; Nova Scotia, 4; Ireland, 3 ; Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Canada, 1 each ; Massa- chusetts, 22.
Fathers born in Swampscott, 4; mothers, 7.
Births in January, 2 ; February, 3; March, 1 ; April, 2 ; May, 1 ; June, 6 ; July, 5 ; August, 5 ; September, 4 ; October, 3 ; No- vember, 3 ; December, 3.
MARRIAGES.
Mariages recorded, 32. Certificates issued, 30.
Marriages in January, 4; February, 1; March, 1; April, 5; May, 3 ; June, 4; July, 1; August, 1; September, 2; October, 1; November, 6 ; December, 3.
Oldest couple, 51 and 43 ; youngest couple, 19 and 16. Oldest groom, 51; bride, 43. Youngest groom, 19; bride, 16. Second marriages, grooms, 6 ; brides, 3.
Nativity of Grooms .- New Hampshire, 4; Maine, 3; Nova Scotia, 3; Ireland, 1; Pennsylvania, 1; Massachusetts, 20.
Nativity of Brides .- New Hampshire, 1; Nova Scotia, 5 ; Eng- land, Scotland, New Jersey, Maryland, North Carolina, Vermont. and Ireland, 1 each ; Massachusetts, 19.
Grooms born in Swampscott, 4; brides, 6.
Occupation of Grooms .- Shoemakers, 6; clerks, 5 fishermen, 5 ; farmers, 2; shoe cutters, 2 ; morocco dressers, 2; barber, in-
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surance agent, shoe laster, banker, teamster, painter, laborer, wood worker, coachman, and merchant, 1 each.
Married by John E. Dame, 6; N. H. Martin, 3; George A. Jackson, 3; W. H. Rogers, 2; J. Coleman Adams, Lynn, 3 ; J. C. Harrington, Lynn, 2; A. A. Williams, Lynn, 2; J. Melvin, Lynn, S. D. Gammell, Lynn, Henry Hinkley, Lynn, William T. Burns, Lynn, A. B. Kendig, Lynn, and P. Strain, Lynn, 1 each ; Chas. Arey and S. C. Cary, Beverly, 1 each ; DeWatts Clarke, Salem, 1 ; J. H. Williams, Marblehead, 1; Howard A. Brown, Brookline, 1.
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