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$11,000 00
Dec. 26, 1899, 66 650 00
Street railway tax . 1,153 54
Sale of stone, individuals . 69 46
66 " special appropriations . I45 90
Sundry sales . 38 56
Received from selectmen .
102 52
Junius Beebe, labor on wall
25 00
Use of steam roller .
15 00
W. & S. St. Ry. Co., paving
6 00
Due from selectmen
36 45
$14,242.43
Expended :
Labor as per pay rolls
$8,183 69
Sundry bills
4,312 J7
Transferred from Bennett street
332 II
Overdrafts from specials .
181 17
$13,009 14
Balance
$1,233 29
$14,242 43
Respectfully submitted,
SOLON WALTON.
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SNOW WORK.
Labor as per pay rolls
$2,266 98
A. B. McIntosh, repairing plows
I 81
Sederquest & Wanamake, repairing plows
17 00
A. L. Mansfield, labor
22 50
Sederquest & Wanamake, 4 new plows
100 00
C. H. Leighton, snow roller
65 00
Boston & Maine R. R Co., freight on roller
8 00
Wm. H. Lee, note borrowed for snow work 1,000 00
Interest on note
.
17 50
$3,498 79
CLEANING STREETS, GUTTERS, SAND-CATCHERS, REPAIRING WASHOUTS AND PATCHING.
Labor as per pay rolls
$1,699 55
402 1-4 tons crushed stone
321 12
$2,020 67
REPAIRS ON STEAM ROLLER.
Chas. A. Claflin, new grate
$17 07
Wakefield Lumber Co., lumber for shed
25 00
$42 16
STEAM ROLLER.
Chas. A. Claflin, oil, waste, etc. .
$15 45
Braman, Dow & Co., sundries
9 32
G. H. Hathaway, straps
I 50
Buffalo Pitts Co., chain carrier
7 00
Mansfield & Cheney, coal
26 88
J. M. Perley, coal
19 73
W. A. Wood & Co., oil, waste, etc.
IO 40
Charles River Iron Works, repairs
. 18 05
Geo. H. Taylor, sundries .
5 05
S. F. Littlefield & Co., sundries
4 65
$118 03
MAIN STREET, LAKESIDE, WALL AND STREET. . Labor as per pay rolls .
. 59 84
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MAIN STREET, GREENWOOD, SIDEWALK.
Labor as per pay rolls
$30 50
Solon Walton, 30 loads gravel at 10 cents
3 00
$33 50
MAIN STREET, NEAR BRYANT STREET, MACADAMIZING.
Labor as per pay rolls
$135 00
J. M. Perley, coal for roller
19 83
273 tons crushed stone
217 93
$372 76
MAIN STREET, RAISING SIDEWALK ADJOINING PARK.
Labor as per pay rolls $191 51
D. C. Wright, 50 loads gravel at 10 cents . 5 00
G. W. Killorin, 100 loads of gravel at 10 cents .
10 00
$206 51
MAIN STREET, CORNER RAILROAD STREET.
F. E. Newhall, 35 feet 7 inch edgestone at 53 C. $18 86
5 feet 7 inch edgestone at $1.00 . 5 58
$24 44
GOULD STREET, SIDEWALK.
Labor as per pay rolls
$43 27
F. K. Black, gravel. . 5 15
$48 42
CONVERSE STREET, SIDEWALK AND GUTTERS.
Labor as per pay rolls
$56 00
F. K. Black, gravel
5 15
Patrick Kenny, 8 loads stone
80
$61 95
MAIN STREET, SANDCATCHERS.
Labor as per pay rolls
$50 50
F. E. Newhall, 62 feet cover stone at 30 cents 18 60
Smith & Anthony, catcher grates
33 42
.
$102 52 (This work was done for the Board of Selectmen and paid for by them.)
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TRAVERSE STREET, GRADING.
Labor as per pay rolls $102 28
SALEM STREET," LYNNFIELD LINE.
Labor as per pay rolls
$148 50
Alfred Mansfield, 52 loads gravel at 5 cents
2 60
City of Lynn, 248 loads gravel .
12 40
$163 50
GREENWOOD PARK, CULVERTS.
Labor as per pay roll
$79 15
S. F. Littlefield & Co., 208 feet 24 inch pipe
$269 75
G. H. Taylor, pipe
II 52
Samuel Kimball, gravel
3 00
Mrs. Eaton, gravol
60
$364 02
RAILROAD STREET, NEAR DEPOT, MACADAMIZING AND GUTTERS.
, Labor as per pay rolls
$249 93
P. J. Bowker, care lanterns
1 00
F. E. Newhall, 5200 paving blocks at 6 cents
312 00
E. E. Newhall, resetting edgestones .
I 00
Mansfield & Cheney, coal for roller
14 62
296 1-4 tons crushed stone
236 50
$815 05
FITCH COURT, GRADING.
Labor as per pay rolls .
$155 91
Anna Kirk, gravel, 142 loads at 10 cents .
14 20
D. C. Wright, 75 loads gravel at 10 cents
7 50
$177 61
BROADWAY, GRADING.
Labor as per pay rolls
$421 84
H. E. Walker, 512 loads gravel at 8 cents
40 96
Geo. H. Taylor, pipe
6 24
.
$469 04
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NAHANT STREET, CORNER MAIN-CROSSING, EDGESTONES AND DRAIN.
Labor as per pay rolls .
$20 50
F. E. Newhall, 4 feet of edgestones at 53 cents .
2 12
F. E. Newhall, 55 feet of edgestones at $1.00 .
55 00
John Muse, labor on drain
9 00
Geo. H. Taylor, pipe
.
.
41 60
$128 22
PLEASANT STREET, MACADAMIZING AND SIDEWALK.
Labor as per pay rolls
$261 41
Mrs. H. Leuchtman, 149 loads gravel at 10 cents
14 90
J. M. Perley, coal for roller
18 31
262 1-4 tons crushed stone
209 35
$503 97
BRYANT STREET, MACADAMIZING.
Labor as per pay rolls
$315 93
Wakefield Coal Co., coal for roller
48 14
530 tons crushed stone
423 10
$787 17
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS.
E. W. Eaton, sundries
$1 36
C. H. Spencer, lumber
4 53
Cutler Bros., sundries
27 00
L. D. Darling, fencing
153 18
Geo. M. Kelley, sharpening and repairing tools . ·
21 75
Sederquest & Wanamake, repairing tools . .
84 5 T
John Miniken, repairing tools
5 30
A. B. McIntosh, repairing tools .
I 65
Geo. H. Taylor, sundries .
84 66
S. F. Littlefield, sundries .
170 60
Josiah Laybolt, sundries
13 17
F. E. Newhall, edgestones, covers, etc.
94 71
F. W. Pierce, expressing .
7 85
American Express Co., expressing
4 80
B. & M. R. R. Co., freight
I 7I
W. A. Cutter, sundries ·
4 87
Michael Newell, hammer handles
1 15
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Geo. H. Hathaway, sprinkling streets
40 00
J. A. Bancroft, surveys
165 85
Geo. H. Teague, trimming trees
I 26
M. P. Foster, printing
I 25
Thos. Hickey, stamps
I 00
S. B. Dearborn, stamps
4 25
C. E. Walton, stamps
1 00
Lucas Bros., sundries
4 70
Ames Plow Co., sundries
6 75
Wakefield Lumber Co., lumber .
2 79
$911 64
STONE CRUSHER.
Labor as per pay rolls
$1,798 40
Sederquest & Wanamake, tools and repairs
168 64
Ames Plow Co., hammer handles
3 10
A. J. Wellington, repairs and sundries
236 27
Boston & Maine R. R. Co., freight .
7 12
Wakefield Water Co., service (paid to June 1, 1900) 75 00
Chas. A. Claflin, dynamite
18 96
Geo. H. Taylor, sundries .
2 45
C. H. Spencer, lumber
86
Mansfield & Cheney, coal .
43 75
J. M. Perley, coal
118 98
Ingersoll Sargent Drill Co., repairs and sundries
31 95
E. I. Purrington, labor
7 75
A. Greenough, stone
I37 40
E. L. Grinnell, stone
85 10
Wm. Welch
42 50
S. F. Littlefield & Co., sundries
6 II
$2,784 34
SALEM STREET, DRAIN AT DRINKING FOUNTAIN.
Labor as per pay rolls $36 45
HART STREET, SIDEWALK.
Labor as per pay rolls
$33 00
A. G. Walton, 23 loads gravel at 8c . .
I 84
$34 84
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NEW SALEM STREET, GRADING. Labor as per pay rolls . $25 00
RAILROAD STREET NEAR BEACON STREET. Labor as per pay rolls $16 50
ALBION STREET, GRADING AND SIDEWALK.
Labor as per pay rolls $52 00
A. A. Butler, grading sidewalk . 5 00
$57 00
LOWELL STREET, GRADING.
Labor as per pay rolls $16 50
FOREST STREET, GRADING.
Labor as per pay rolls
$38 55
PROSPECT STREET, SIDEWALK AND STREET.
Labor as per pay rolls .
$III 00
CRESCENT STREET, CLEANING CULVERT.
Labor as per pay rolls $16 00
SPRING STREET, GRADING.
Labor as per pay rolls
$42 89
EMERSON STREET, SIDEWALK.
Labor as per pay rolls
$40 91
G. W. Killorin, 39 loads gravel at 10C . .
3 90
$44 81
STONE CRUSHER REPORT.
Crushed stone on hand Feb. 1, 1899 .
113 tons
Crushed from Feb. 1, 1899, to date . . 3,356 " .
3:469 tons
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USED AS FOLLOWS.
Bennett street
. 1,030.75 tons
Bryant street
530.00 “
Nahant street
359 00 “
Main street
273.00 “
Railroad street .
296.25 “
Pleasant street .
262.25
Murray street, Ex.
8.00
Concrete work .
49.25
Patching .
402.25 66
Sidewalks .
136.00 "
Sales
·
62.25
On hand .
60.00 “
3,469.00 tons
Average cost per ton, 1899
79.83 cents
List of town property on hand is as follows : Stone crushing plant including steam drilling machine, drills, barrows, steam hose, tools, etc., I road scraper, I road roller, I snow roller, 13 snow plows, I portable forge and anvil, 14 picks, 15 hammers, 6 crow bars, 2 rakes, I spoon shovel, battery and wire, I concrete outfit, about 600 feet garden hose, 12 hand drills.
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REPORT OF SELECTMEN.
The selectmen herein submit their annual report to the citizens of the town for their consideration, for the fiscal year commenc- ing March 1, 1899, and ending Feb. 28, 1900.
We are called upon for the first time in the history of the town to record the death in office of the chairman of the board, which occurred on July 31, 1899. In the death of E. A. Upton, our chairman, the town has lost a faithful servant, and the board a valuable member, one who was ever ready with his advice and counsel, and continually on the watch for the town's interests. The selectmen at a regular meeting, held on Aug. 24, 1899, passed the following resolutions on the death of their chairman, Edward A. Upton.
Whereas, it has pleased an "All-wise Providence", to remove from our midst, one of our members, Edward A. Upton, with whom we have associated so many years, and granted his pres- ence, counsel and active services, and knowing him as a useful and valued member in all the relations of municipal and social life :
Therefore, be it resolved,
That having known him these many years faithfully serving the town as a member of the board of selectmen, school com- mittee, and also as town counsel, we tender to his family, in this our affliction, our heart-felt sympathy, and while with them we mourn his loss, we remind them that the gentle spirit has gone to that beautiful home where in a few short years, at most, friends and loved ones shall be united, where parting and sorrow are un- known, in the "Kingdom of God."
Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be placed on the records of the town, and that a copy be sent to the family of the deceased.
JAMES F. MANSFIELD, RICHARD S. STOUT, EDWARD J. GIHON, STEPHEN E. RYDER,
Selectmen Town of Wakefield.
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NIGHT WATCH.
The board, at its regular meeting of March 23, re-appointed James A. McFadden and Edwin F. Poland, night-watch for the year, and they have performed their duty to the entire satisfaction of the board, and we believe to the satisfaction of the citizens of the town.
TOWN COUNSEL.
The board at its regular meeting of March 16, appointed E. A. Upton town counsel, and he continued to perform his duties up to within a short time of his death. Previous to his death, he turned the town's business over to S. K. Hamilton, Esq., who has continued to attend to the town's interests, up to the present time.
PROSPECT STREET.
In accordance with a vote of the town, the selectmen with the highway surveyor, viewed Prospect street with reference to change of width, and recommended that. the line of sidewalk on the north side, be changed to conform to the line established by the county commissioners, which has been done, we believe, to the satisfaction of the public.
VALLEY STREET EXTENSION.
In accordance with the vote of the town, Valley street ex- tension was built under the supervision of the selectmen.
The work was given to the highway surveyor to do, and he has built a forty foot macadamized street, which is as good a piece of road as there is in town, and the same was built within the appropriation.
CENTRE POND.
The selectmen believe that the time has come, when the Centre pond should no longer be used as a cesspool for sewage disposal. Its present condition renders it in all seasons of the year, and more especially during the warm weather, very offensive to all people, who breathe the impure air, or smell the foul odors which proceed from the pollution floating on the surface, and at the bot- tom of the pond. We would recommend that some action be taken toward filling of same, by public dump or otherwise.
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
On June 8 the selectmen appointed, according to law, H. A. Simonds town sealer of weights and measures, and he has ful- filled his duty, faithfully, and to the entire satisfaction of the board. This appointment has been the means of protection to our citizens, as will be seen by the arrests and convictions for sell- ing by short measure, which have just taken place.
FIRES.
The town has been visited this year with two incendiary fires, in which the town has lost considerable property.
The first one was on April 30, when the town lost its engine house at Montrose, together with its contents.
The second occurred on Oct. 23, when the town lost its Central Fire Station with a portion of its contents.
The loss to the town by these two fires will be about fifteen thousand dollars, on which the town had insurance of fifteen hundred dollars. The selectmen are of the opinion that the town should carry more insurance on its property. The town voted a few years ago to cut down the insurance, which accounts for the small amount now carried. The cities of Malden and Melrose, and the towns of Stoneham and Reading, rendered valuable assist- ance to our fire department, at the fire on Oct. 23 at Hathoway's stable, and the selectmen sent them a vote of thanks for the same, which was duly acknowledged in each case.
REWARD.
The selectmen on May 4, 1899, offered a reward of one hun- dred dollars for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who set fire to the Montrose engine house. And on Oct. 26, we offered a reward of five hundred dollars, for the arrest and con- viction of the person, or persons, who set fire to the stable of George H. Hathaway. The chief of police and also the state fire marshal gave their time and attention to these two fires, but up to the present time have not been able to apprehend anyone in con- nection therewith.
SEWERAGE.
This is a very important question, which our voters will soon be called to decide upon. The board sincerely trusts something
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will be done, as there is urgent necessity of some relief from the prevailing conditions arising from the lack of proper sewage dis- posal. The foul air, coming from the man-holes on our Main street drain, is a menace to good health. The system recom- mended by the sewerage committee, will be found in their report.
CLAIMS AND SUITS-AT-LAW.
The following are the cases now pending in the Superior Court for the county of Middlesex, in which the town of Wakefield is concerned :
Mary L. Maxwell vs. Town of Wakefield, is an action of tort begun May 7, 1897, to recover damages for stopping up a drain on Fairmount avenue.
John Drugan vs. Town of Wakefield, is an action of tort tor injuries sustained by the plaintiff on Vernon street in 1897.
Henry C. Hall vs. Town of Wakefield, is an action of tort for injuries sustained by the plaintiff' on Main and Lowell streets, Wakefield, in 1898.
Catherine Weary vs. Town of Wakefield, is an action of tort for damage to her real estate on account of a leak in gas mains.
John Loughlin vs. Town of Wakefield, is a petition to recover damages for the taking of land on Salem street.
City of Somerville vs. Town of Wakefield, is an action for the recovery of taxes paid under protest.
There is also a petition by the selectmen of Wakefield for the abolition of a grade crossing at Hanson street.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN.
The town voted at its annual meeting, to place a drinking. fountain on Main street. Accordingly a fountain was bought and placed on Main street, near the postoffice. It seemed to be the wish of the public, that the town should have an ice-water fountain.
The selectmen found that the appropriatton was not sufficient to carry out this desire, but relief was at hand ; for, through the efforts of Mr. Rufus Kendrick, money was raised to cover the ex- pense, and an ice-water fountain was installed. Through the kindness of the Wakefield Water company and Morrill & Atwood,
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the public was furnished with ice water for drinking purposes, free of expense.
How much this was appreciated, can be told by the large num- ber who partook of its cooling draught.
PRESENTATION.
On August 31, the selectmen received from Mrs. E. A. Upton, a crayon portrait of the late Edward A. Upton, which was ac- cepted in behalf of the town, and placed on the walls of the selectmen's room.
STREET RAILWAY HEARING.
A petition was handed the board on Nov. 16, asking the select- men to appear before the railway commissioners in relation to lower fares, between Wakefield and Lynn, and accordingly a hearing was given on Nov. 23, at which the selectmen of Saugus and representatives of the street railway company were present. After a hearing which was participated in by the citizens of this town, and the selectmen of Saugus, it was taken under advise- ment by the street railway officials, and they are to report at an early date.
The board is of the opinion that we should have a ten cent fare from Wakefield to Lynn, as it is in other towns and cities for a like distance.
INSURANCE.
The following mentioned policies of insurance expire during the year :
Steam boiler at the Lincoln school, · $5,000 00
. 5,000 00 Armory building,
Town library,
.
3.000 00
Premium necessary to raise and appropaiate, $220 ; also $200 to pay premiums on treasurer's and collector's bonds.
Through an oversight, no mention was made in the town report of 1898 of the Spanish-American war, and the part played by the young men of our town, who volunteered and did such noble work on the battlefields, and in the naval engagements of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands.
The selectmen, realizing what a brilliant and important page
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has been added, not only to the town's but the nation's history, by our soldiers and sailors, desire to express the deep and sincere ap- preciation of the townspeople to the soldiers and sailors for duty well done, the many hardships which they had to endure and the great sacrifices they had to make. The part played by our Spanish war soldiers and sailors, added to that of the Civil and other wars, makes our military history something to be extremely proud of. Early in the present year most of our soldiers and sailors were mustered out of the U. S. service, and have returned to civil life, where it is hoped they will meet with success they so richly deserve. Below is a short sketch of Wakefield's part in the war, together with the names of all soldiers and sailors who counted in Wakefield's quota and their records.
War was declared against Spain April 21, 1898. On April 28, Col. Charles F. Woodward was authorized by Gov. Wolcott to re- cruit a regiment of infantry for the U. S. service, and he in turn authorized Capt. Edward J. Gihon to recruit a company to be at- tached to his regiment. The Richardson Light Guard volunteered in a body, and a recruiting station was opened at the armory to place the company on a war footing. With the recruiting and drilling of new men, military enthusiasm ran high, and many of our young men, who were anxious to serve their country, were much disappointed in not being able to pass the surgeons, as only the strong and healthy were accepted.
On May 2. 1898, a meeting of citizens was held in the town hall, called by the selectmen to arrange for a testimonial to be tendered the company before its departure from Wakefield.
On Thursday evening, May 5, the citizens of the town tendered the company a farewell reception in the town hall. On Friday morning, May 6, the company left its armory and marched to the Upper station, the G. A. R. Post 12, and other organizations acting as escort. As the 9 A. M. train pulled out of the station with the company aboard they were given a tremendous ovation and a sincere Godspeed. The following is a copy from the rolls at the War department at Washington, D. C. :
"The company was organized at Wakefield, Mass., went into camp at Camp Dewey, South Framingham, Mass., May 6, 1898. Mustered in at same place May 12. Left South Framingham, Mass., May 20, and went by rail to Dunn Loring, Va., arriving
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there on May 22, stopping en route at Baltimore to participate in reception given 6th regiment by the citizens of that city. Marched from Dunn Loring, Va., to Camp Alger, Falls Church, Va., where the company went into quarters. Remained until July 5, when it left by rail for Charleston, S. C., arriving there July 6. Remained in Charleston, S. C., until the afternoon of the 8th, when the company embarked on the U. S. auxiliary cruiser "Yale." Left Charleston harbor July 8 and arrived off' coast of Santiago, Cuba, July 11. Cruised along coast between Siboney and Guantanamo until July 21, then joined expedition under Maj .- Gen. Miles for Porto Rico. Landed at Guanica, Porto Rico, July 25 and took part in skirmish near same place July 26. Left Guanica July 30 and marched to Ponce, arriving in that city Aug. I. Left Ponce Aug. 9 and arrived Porvenier same day. Marched to Adjuntas Aug. 11 and went into camp for two days. Left Ad- juntas Aug. 13, arriving at Utuado same day. Camped outside city until Aug. 24, then went into quarters. Left Utuado Oct. 13, arriving at Arecibo by march same day. Left Arecibo Oct. 18 by rail for San Juan. Boarded transport "Mississippi" and left San Juan harbor Oct. 21, arriving in Boston, Mass., Oct. 27, 1898, thence by rail to Wakefield, Mass., same date.
Preparations had been carefully made under appointed com- mittees, who only awaited the signal to put into operation the plans made for the coming home of the soldiers. Everybody had been interested and no time was lost in carrying into effect the plans mapped out. A military call was sounded for the gather- ing of the Citizens' War Relief committee, Post 12, G. A. R. of Wakefield, Post 194, G. A. R. of Reading, Ancient Order of Hibernians, Sons of Veterans, Wakefield High School Cadets, Wakefield Fire department and other organizations, who with a band marched to the railroad station to take the train to Boston to give the first welcome to the men. It was arranged for Col. James F. Mansfield to telephone to Wakefield the latest news re- garding the soldiers, so that the townspeople could keep constant- ly in touch with what was happening. The arrangements in Wakefield included the general gathering of the citizens in large numbers to meet the train from Boston and to escort the soldiers to their armory upon arrival. It was thought best to provide a substantial luncheon for them, after enjoying which they could go
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quietly to their homes and families as soon as possible. This was the prevailing sentiment and so only along the line of march could the townspeople show their cordial welcome just at this time. On arrival at the armory the company was welcomed by Mr. E. A. Upton, chairman of the board of selectmen. Capt. E. J. Gihon responded for the company.
On November 1, 1898, the soldiers of the 6th regiment were furloughed for sixty days.
On the evening of Nov. 9, 1898, a reception and banquet was tendered to all soldiers and sailors, who served in the Spanish war from this town, by the citizens under the direction of the "Citizens' War Relief committee." Col. William S. Greenough presided and remarks were made by prominent military guests and citizens. Among those present were : Col. Edmund. Rice, Maj. Chas. K. Darling, Surgeon Maj. Otis H. Marion, Adjutant Clarence W. Coolidge, Quartermaster Stanwood G. Sweetser, Lieut. Geo. R. Barnstead, all of the 6th Mass., U. S. V., Gen. Thos. R. Matthews and Capt. G. M. Tompson of the Ist Brigade, M. V. M., Col. Harry A. Converse and Col. Frank E. Locke of the Governor's staff.
On January 1, 1899, the members of the Richardson Light Guard went on duty for twenty-one days in their armory, during which time all were examined by U. S. surgeons. On January 21, 1899, the company was mustered out of the United States service at Boston. To Wakefield belongs the honor of giving the first life to the nation in the Porto Rican expedition, that of Corp. Chas. F. Parker, who died of fever and was buried at sea, near Hayti, July 23, 1898. Also the first American soldier wounded on the island was from Wakefield, Capt. Edward J. Gihon, who was wounded in the skirmish at Guanica, July 26, 1898.
Too much cannot be said in praise of the Citizens' War Relief Committee, the Ladies' Relief Corps, and the Wakefield Fire de- partment, for the noble work done for the soldiers and sailors away from home, and for the families of the same at home.
On May 2, 1898, a meeting was held in the town hall, of citi- zens interested in the welfare of the soldier, and Major W. N. Tyler was elected chairman. It was decided to select a commit- tee of fifteen to serve as the Citizens' War Relief Committee, during the absence of the troops, collect funds and care for the
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men and their families while in the U. S. service. The following are the names of gentlemen selected : S. O. Richardson, chair- man ; S. B. Dearborn, secretary ; T. J. Skinner, treasurer ; N. C. Hunter, J. H. Carter. H. B. Evans, J. F. Mansfield, W. S. Greenough, Geo. H. S. Driver, Wm. N. Tyler, Chas. A. Dean, R. S. Stout, H. H. Savage, W. A. Cutter, M. Low. Later on the following were added to the above : C. N. Winship, H. M. Dol- beare, A. R. Perkins, B. F. Barnard, S. K. Hamilton.
Added to the above list of gentlemen to each of whom great credit and thanks are due, we take pleasure in naming Messrs. F. B. Carpenter and Rufus Kendrick, who were great comfort and aid to the men, by whom the deepest gratitude is felt, toward each and all who in any way helped to brighten and cheer the many dark and exciting days spent in southern camps.
RICHARDSON LIGHT GUARD, CO. A, SIXTH MASS. U. S. VOLUNTEERS.
Rank. Capt. Ist Lieut. Ist Lieut. Ist Lieut. 2nd Lieut. Ist Sergt. Sergt. 66 66
Name. Company.
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