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" The importance of the sea fisheries of this state has al- ways been recognized, for, since the beginning of American history, Massachusetts has held a premier position in the fishery industry. She is the foremost state today in sea fishery. There are not, however, any recent statistics available which show comprehensively the present status of the fisheries from the shores of this Commonwealth. An idea of them can be gained, however, from a consideration of the food products landed by fishing vessels in Gloucester and Boston. During the year ending Oct. 31, 1903, 162,758,383 pounds of fish products, with a value at prices paid the fishermen of $4,443,383, were landed at those two ports, by the fleets marketing their catch-there."
OUR MOTTO.
"Scatter diligently in susceptible minds The germs of the good and the beautiful : They will develop there to trees, bud, bloom, And bear the golden fruits of Paradise."
65 FINIS.
What we say unto you we say to all :
BEGIN TO FISH !!
We are indebted to Capt. J. W. Collins, Prof. William H. Niles and Prof. Johnston of the Natural History Society for valuable data.
Respectfully submitted, For the Committee,
JACOB C. HARTSHORNE, Sect'y.
WAKEFIELD, Jan. 20, 1904.
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Assessors' Report.
Assessed value of personal es-
tate, excluding resident bank stock .
$1,148,925 00
Resident bank stock
90,720 00
-$1,239,645 00
Assessed value of real estate :
Buildings
$3,853,970 00
Land .
.
3,065,025 00
$6,918,995 00
Total valuation
$8,158,640 00 .
Number of residents assessed on property ;
Individuals
1475
All others . ·
38
Total .
1513
Number of non-residents assessed on property :
Individuals
632
All others .
· .
35
Total .
667
Total number of taxpayers :
On property
.
. 2280
Poll tax only
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.
2007
Total .
4287
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Total number of poll tax payers Number of dwellings assessed .
2815
1855
acres of land « .
3987
horses ·
428
COWS
253
Rate of taxation per thousand .
$19.60
Tax for State, county and town purposes, including overlay :
On personal property $24,297 04
" real estate
. 135,612 30
" polls
.
5,630 00
Total .
$165,539 34
Value of property owned by Massachusetts corporations :
Real estate
$461,600 00
Machinery
223,500 00
Total .
$685,100 00
Value of property exempt from taxation :
Church property . $202,200 00
Charitable associations 4,700 00 .
Agricultural associations
7,500 00
Metropolitan park reservation
15,000 00
Lakeside cemetery corporation
15,000 00
Total .
$244,400 00
Total tax levy for the year 1903 :
TIME LOANS.
New cemetery, due June 1, 1903 $500 00
Almshouse, due Sept. 1, 1903 500 00
Municipal light, due Oct. 1, 1903 3,000 00 .
Warren school house, due Oct. 1, 1903
2,000 00
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Greenwood school house, due Oct. 1, 1903 · 1,000 00 Junction school house, due Oct. 1, 1903 · 1,500 00 Sewerage, 2nd issue, due Oct. 1, 1903 1,000 00 Sewerage, 1st issue, due Nov. 1, 1903 1,000 00 .
North school house, due Nov. 1, 1903 500 00 .
Greenwood addition, due Nov. 1, 1903 1,000 00
Cooper street bridge, due Nov. 1, 1903 500 00
Metropolitan parks, due Nov. 1, 1903 500 00
Junction school house, due Nov. 1, 1903 . 500 00
Map and survey, due Dec. 1, 1903 . 500 00
Armory, due Dec. 1, 1903 .
3,000 00
Fire station, due Dec. 1, 1903 ·
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1,000 00
High school repairs, due Dec. 1, 1903 1,000 00
Park (local), due Dec. 1, 1903
500 00
$19,000 00
APPROPRIATIONS.
Insurance premiums $115 00
Poor department 5,000 00
School department . 2,500 00
Gas and electric extensions
1,500 00
Fire alarm extension
101 55
Common and park .
3,00 00
Card catalogue, library
150 00
Fire department
1,600 00
Fire alarm extension
100 00
R. Kendrick, re-imbursement . 40 60
Police department .
300 00
Land damage, J. Loughlin
500 00
Land damage, Nahant street
80 00
Franklin school 1,000 00
School department . 52,327 00
Interest account ·
21,500 00
Highways and bridges
4,000 00
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Poor department
6,000 00
Police department
1,800 00
Night watch
1,800 00
Fire department
4,500 00
Forest fire wards
350 00
Park department
500 00
Rental of hydrants
3,825 00
Street sprinkling
400 00
Miscellaneous .
5,000 00
Town hall
3,300 00
Richardson Light Guard .
600 00
State aid
4,000 00
Soldiers' relief
3,500 00
Military aid
875 00
Insurance premiums
750 00
Beebe town library .
500 00
Reading room
200 00
Salaries town officers
6,020 00
Services board of health .
300 00
Memorial day .
250 00
Fish committee
25 00
Nahant street, land damages
65 00
Cemetery committee
500 00
Sewer maintenance. .
2,800 00
Sewer construction .
3,000 00
Sewer commissioners' salary
300 00
Moth extermination
500 00
New fire hose
600 00
Replumbing High school .
1,800 00
Preston street · ·
450 00
Preston street, land damages
100 00
$145,724 15
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State tax
$6,500 00
County tax
8,514 48
Metropolitan park tax
2,437 19
Metropolitan sewer tax
7,010 10
$24,461 77
$189,685 92
ALSTEAD W. BROWNELL, CHARLES A. DEAN, FREDERIC S. HARTSHORNE. Assessors of Wakefield.
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Report of the Board of Health.
The Board of Health herewith submit their annual report :
The number of contagious diseases reported to the board are as follows:
Diphtheria, 10; Scarlet fever, 14; Measles, 4; Typhoid fever, 6. Total number of cases, 34.
Number of applications approved for boarding children, 7. Number of complaints investigated, 167.
The number of contagious diseases the past year indicates that our town has had a remarkably healthy period, there being only 34 cases against 226 the previous year.
On September 16, 1903, a written complaint was re- ceived by the board, from a resident of Valley street, in regard to the flooded condition of their land, caused by the overflowing of the Saugus river.
On October 12, 1903, the board gave a hearing on the question, which was attended by six residents of Valley street, who testified to the flooded condition of their land and, in some cases, cellars, as a result of the stream being choked with| brush, fallen trees, hassocks, etc., stopping the flow of water.
The board went in a body and viewed the premises, and found the conditions as bad as had been stated at the hearing. It was therefore decided to clean the stream out, which was done at a total cost of $145. The work proved satisfactory as the water was lowered to its proper level.
The total expenses of the board for the year amounted to $1,317.95.
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The board would suggest that all parties on line of the sewer should make connections with sewer at their earliest convenience, thereby rendering our town more cleanly and healthful.
JOSEPH W. HEATH, M. D., Chairman. WILLIAM H. McCAUSLAND, Health Officer. AUGUSTUS D. JENKINS, Secretary.
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Report of the Inspector of Plumbing.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF HEALTH, WAKEFIELD, MASS.
Gentlemen :- I respectfully submit to you the following report of duty performed from Jan. 1, 1903, to Jan. 1, 1904.
All work has been inspected, tested, and left in a safe and satisfactory condition.
Inspected by David Taggart, Chester McDougal, Green- leaf S. Tukey.
Applications filed,
192
Left over, .
9
Inspections made
183
"An inspection represents from two to six or more calls examinations."
Fixtures set, re-set, trapped and ventilated.
Water Closets,
234
Bath Tubs, .
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82
Bowls,
103
Sinks,
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138
Trays,
89
Urinals,
5
Alterations,
5
Sewer Connections,
130
Cesspools,
15
I thank the Secretary, also the Board, the craft, and all concerned, for kind. co-operation; also for their kindness during my late illness.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan. 1st, 1904.
G. S. TUKEY, Inspector.
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Selectmen's Report.
TO THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD :
The Selectmen respectfully submit their report for the year ending January 31, 1904, and enclose detailed reports from Boards and Committees under their control.
The board organized March 3, 1903, with Edward J. Gihon as chairman, and Thomas G. O'Connell as secretary. Charles E. Walton was reappointed clerk of board.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Street Department,
Richard S. Stout.
Fire Department, .
Albert D. Cate.
Military Department,
Edward J. Gihon.
Police Department,
Roy D. Jones.
Town Hall, .
Thomas G. O'Connell.
APPOINTMENTS.
Town counsel, Maynard E. S. Clemons, appointed March 13 ; superintendent of streets, Thomas Hickey, appointed March 13; janitor of town hall, Rufus F. Draper, appointed March 13; night watch, James A. McFadden, Edwin F. Poland, appointed March 13 ; registrar of voters for 3 years, Cornelius Donovan, dem., appointed March 13; inspector of milk, Josiah S. Bonney, appointed March 19; cemetery keeper, William H. Murray, appointed March 19; chief of police, John M. Cate, appointed March 26; inspector of animals, Henry C. Perry, appointed March 26; sealer of weights and measures and collector of milk samples, Harry A. Simonds, appointed April 2; fire engineers, William E. Cade, Edward S. Jacob, Harvey G. Brockbank, appointed .
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April 23; forest firewards, Samuel T. Parker, George R. Tyzzer, Thomas F. Ringer, appointed April 23; Sweetser lecture committee, Chester N. Greenough, James H. Kim- ball, Charles H. Howe (resigned June 4), Edward J. Brett, M. D., Eugene P. McDonnell, appointed May 27, Alfred C. Thompson, appointed June 4.
On March 19, the board received the resignation of Thomas J. Skinner as town treasurer; he had served the town for many years most faithfully and efficiently, and his resignation was most reluctantly accepted March 26. Mr. Skinner, having signified his willingness to serve until his successor was elected and qualified, was appointed treasurer pro tem. He was relieved from his duties on May 4, by Albert W. Flint who had been elected town treasurer April 27, and qualified May 4. On the same date the resignation of Albert W. Flint as auditor was accepted and a joint meeting of the boards of selectmen and auditors elected Arthur E. Stone to fill the vacancy. Everett W. Eaton resigned from the board of auditors May 7, and on May 14 Walter E. Skulley was elected and resigned August 16, William O. Abbott being elected in his place Sept. 3. Arthur E. Stone resigned October 1, and Arthur L. Wiley was chosen October 8.
The resignation of Wesley T. Harris as a member of the board of registrars was accepted October 1, and Fred E. Bunker, republican, was elected to the vacancy October 8.
Fifty-two regular meetings and eight special meetings were held during the year, and 2932 orders have been drawn on the town for the aggregate amount of $183,332.10.
Ninety· two building permits have been issued for build- ings, estimated value $109,000.
HEARINGS.
On September 3d, your board petitioned the board of Railroad Commissioners to provide better means of protec-
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tion against accidents and loss of life at the Upper Station of the Boston & Maine railroad.
A hearing was held on September 23d, at which your board and Town Counsel appeared with citizens of our town and outlined the dangerous condition existing at this point.
As a result of our efforts a man is now on guard at the depot to give warning to all persons of the approach of trains.
We believe that this will aid in averting, to a great de- gree the danger of any serious accidents occurring in the future.
A point that was brought out at the hearing was that, while the engineers of trains approaching a station where another train is receiving or discharging passengers is ordered to reduce speed and not to enter or pass the station until the other train has left it, yet it has been a common practice for the engine of an incoming train to pass the rear car of the departing train, so near as to suddenly expose persons to great danger. The Railroad Commissioners in their report of January, 1904, to the General Court, write upon this matter as follows :
DANGER AT STATIONS.
A rule commonly in force upon our railroads requires the engineer of a train which is approaching a station where . another train is receiving or discharging passengers to re- duce speed, and, if necessary, to stop his train so as not to enter or pass the station until the other train has left it. The observance of this rule is of the utmost importance. Companies should insist upon a more literal obedience to it. A. train upon approaching a station may be held back until a train which has been standing there has left it, and yet the engine of the incoming train pass the rear car of the depart- ing train so near the station that persons crossing the track
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find themselves suddenly exposed to extreme and unexpected danger. On more than one occasion fatal accidents have occurred in this way. Companies should require that the approaching train be held in check at a sufficient distance from the station to preclude the possibility of creating this unnecessary peril.
The board, after exhausting every means in our power to arrange the question of street railway transfers according to our understanding of the rights of our citizens under the franchise granted to the Street Railway company, petitioned the Railroad Commissioners, and on October 20, 1903, the Board, accompanied by the Town Counsel and a number of citizens, appeared before the Commissioners. We stated our case and the Board went into it very fully, and finally took the case under advisement. They later served notice on the board that our counsel must file a brief of the whole matter ; and these briefs were argued by the Town Counsel on Jan- uary 4, 1904, and we are now waiting for the decision of the Railroad Commissioners.
Legal Department.
The work of this department is in charge of the Town Counsel. The present incumbent has, owing to the intro- duction of the sewerage department and the purchase of the water plant, given an unusual amount of time and consider- ation to all matters referred to him. Settlements are made when in his judgment, and that of the board, we are liable, without the cases being brought to trial, and in almost all cases to the advantage of the town. We desire to record our appreciation of the assistance he has given us by his advice and counsel.
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TOWN COUNSEL'S REPORT.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD :
GENTLEMEN :- Pursuant to your request, I forward you a statement showing the cases now pending in courts, in which the Town of Wakefield is a party, viz :
In the following the town is defendant :
Mary L. Maxwell, tort.
City of Somerville, contract (2 cases).
Allison V. B. Norris, contract.
Johnsons (3), tort.
Robert H. Heyer, tort.
Frederick N. Lord, tort.
Thomas L. Harris, tort.
Peter Corbett, tort.
Conway Contracting Co., contract.
Daniel A. Dorey, contract.
Five petitions for jury to revise street widening awards.
Thomas McDonald, tort.
Walton, petition for revision of award for taking for sewer.
Frederick J. Cushing, contract.
Caroline N. Wood, petition for revision of taxes.
Six petitions for writs of certiorari to quash sewer assess- ments.
In the following the town of Wakefield is plaintiff :
American Surety Company, contract.
CASES DISPOSED OF DURING THE YEAR.
Two petitions (Coleman & Harrington), for revision of street widening awards, have been settled, without trial, by plaintiffs accepting their awards.
In suit of Priest, plaintiff recovered $50 and costs, being
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amount paid by him on account on Greenwood hose house.
Suit of M. F. D'Arcy, settled by contractor.
Suit of Frederick N. Lord, defended by insurance com-
pany. Verdict for defendant. Exceptions pending.
Suit of Edward C. Callen. Trial and verdict for de- fendant.
Suit of Sarah E. Walker, dismissed by court.
.Suit of Henry C. Hall. Trial, verdict for defendant. Exceptions of plaintiff overruled.
There is a petition pending before the Railroad Commis- sioners for adjustment of fares and transfers on the Boston & Northern street railway.
Hearings were had Oct. 20, 1903, and Jan. 4, 1904, and briefs filed.
The matter now awaits a decision from the board.
A large number of "trustee" suits have been brought, in which the town had no direct interest, but they each required and have received attention.
Opinions on various matters have been furnished the different boards of the town when requested, and I have attended almost every meeting of your board and many of those of the sewer commissioners.
Because of the probability that a number of cases will be tried in the courts during the coming year, I think it only proper to suggest that your board recommend the passage of a vote by the town, substantially as follows :
That the salary of the Town Counsel be $500, and such additional amounts for the trial of actions as the Board of Selectmen may deem just.
The $50 held by me, in trust, has been paid to the admin- istrator of the estate of Thomas Stringer.
Yours respectfully,
M. E. S. CLEMONS, · Town Counsel.
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Police Department.
This department has done efficient work during the year. The town has been notably free from crime and the laws have been enforced in a manner that merits commendation. On July 23, the selectmen instructed the chief of police to enforce the dog warrant, and his determined efforts resulted in an increase in the dog tax of $301.20.
Our town has for many years been overrun with tramps. Chief Cate, acting under instructions received from the judge of district court and with approval of the board, has this year adopted vigourous measures to rid the town of this nuisance with decided success. The wayfarers, when known to be worthy, should be received with charity, but in no case should they be allowed to beg from door to door. When they do so, it should be reported to the police at once and they should be arrested and prosecuted. We believe that a continued and vigorous enforcement of these suggestions will relieve the town of this undesirable element.
CHIEF'S REPORT.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
GENTLEMEN :- I have the honor to submit herewith the annual report of the work of the Police Department for the year ending January 31, 1904.
ARRESTS.
Whole number of arrests,
105
On warrants,
22
Without warrants,
83
Males, .
101
Females,
4
Residents,
43
Non-residents, .
62
81
NATIVITY OF PERSONS ARRESTED.
Americans, .
63
Foreigners, ·
42
NATURE OF ARREST.
Assault and battery,
5
Adulterated milk, .
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4
Assault with intent to murder,
1
Bastardy,
1
Breaking town by-laws, .
2
Cruelty to animals,
1
Unnatural and lascivious crime,
1
Drunkenness,
52
Default warrant,
1
Disobedient child, .
1 2
Evading fare.
2
Insane,
1
Incendiarism,
1
Keeping unlicensed dog,
2
Larceny,
6
Non -support,
1
Neglected child,
1
Truancy,
1
Vagrancy,
19
Total,
105
DISPOSITION OF CASES.
Bailed and defaulted,
1
Committed to House of Good Shepherd, .
1
Committed to Danvers Insane Asylum, .
1
Committed to hospital for epileptics,
2
Sent to home at Ludlow,
1
Continued,
2
Truant school,
1
Fined,
18
Held for trial,
1
Epileptics,
82
House of correction,
3
Massachusetts reformatory,
1
Not guilty, and discharged,
14
Nol prossed, .
1
On file,
33
Probation,
18
State farm,
9
Total,
105
Aggregate of fines,
$210 00
Forfeited bail,
$500 00
On sentence for an indefinite period,
2
Number of search warrants for stolen goods, ·
1
MISCELLANEOUS WORK. NIGHT WATCH.
Accidents reported, 2
Buildings found open,
90
Cases investigated,
510
Defective streets and sidewalks,
16
Defective water pipes,
3
Fire alarms given,
4
Fires extinguisbed without alarm,
2
Lights hung on obstructions, .
45
Lost children restored, .
6
Sick and injured persons assisted,
2
Stray animals put up,
5
Water running to waste reported,
5
Mass. gen. hospital cases,
3
Medical examiner cases,
5
Bicycles found,
6
Stray teams put up,
4
Dogs caused to be licensed,
204
Dog licenses transferred,
5
Dogs killed, .
8
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LIST OF SPECIAL POLICE. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT.
Albert D. Oxley,
Warren school
Frank A. Nelson, .
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. Bath house .
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George O. Russell,
. Orthodox church
Ernest A. Tyler,
George Donald,
. Emmanuel church Poor farm
W. A. Cutter,
Harry A. Simonds,
. Poor department Truant officer Town hall
Rufus F. Draper, .
Wm. O. Evans,
Lewis E. Carter,
Tramp house Lakeside cemetery
TOWN PROPERTY.
Five Smith & Wesson revolvers, 6 pair twisters, 7 hand cuffs, 9 hand clubs, 2 office desks, 1 table, 1 lounge, 1 gas stove.
Acting under the dog warrant of the board of selectmen, I have gone very fully into the question of dog licenses, and the number of dogs licensed this year is 415, as against 280 the year previ- ous, bringing into the town treasury an increase of three hundred and one dollars.
DEPORTMENT GOOD.
The night watch need no praise from me. They have my thanks for duty well done.
FINIS.
To the honorable Board of Selectmen, to the judges, clerk, and assistant clerk of the First District Court of Eastern Middle- sex, to the committee on Police and to the Police force of Wakefield-please accept my thanks for courteous treatment in the discharge of my duties.
JOHN M. CATE,
Chief of Police.
Fire Department.
This department continues in the same excellent condition as last year, and we have been comparatively free from serious fires. The engineers have made quite a study of the work in their department, the result of which is very appar-
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ent. We believe that it would be of benefit to the depart- ment if schools of instruction were held under the supervision of the engineers to study the different methods of fighting fires, the location of hydrants, boxes, etc., in order that the department may reach the highest possible efficiency.
In addition to the regular work of the department, the driver and horses have been employed on the highways and in street watering. This has resulted in a considerable saving to the town and for which the department should be credited.
ENGINEERS' REPORT.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :-
GENTLEMEN : In accordance with the usual custom the annual report of the board of Fire Engineers is herewith presented, giving the details of the force of the department, and apparatus, records of fires which have occurred during the year ending January 31, 1904, with losses and insur- ance as nearly as we can ascertain them, also financial report of the department.
APPARATUS AND MEN.
There are 8 pieces of apparatus and 64 men, as follows :
One second class Silsby Steamer, engineer, E. I. Pur- rington ; assistant engineer, A. D. Jenkins ; driver, H. C. Ayscough.
Steamer Hose Wagon, carrying 800 ft. 2 1-2 inch cotton hose, 2 extinguishers and emergency box; captain, F. F. Anderson ; lieutenant, James P. Keefe ; driver, Wm. H. Tyzzer and eight men.
Hook and Ladder Truck, carrying 1 58-ft., 1 50-ft. and 2 16-ft. extension ladders; 1 35-ft., 1 25 ft. and 1 18-ft. straight ladders ; 1 20-ft. and 2 15-ft roof ladders ; 2 extin-
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guishers, 1 door opener, 2 plaster hooks, 3 pitch forks, 3 brooms, 3 shovels, 2 squeezes, 2 Johnson pumps and pails, 1 Eastman deluge set and holders, 6 Eastman nozzles, 2 bars, 1 life net, 1 chisel, 2 hay hooks, 1 saw, 2 case hooks, 200 ft. rope, 5 axes, 1 screw driver, 1 cellar pipe, 50 ft. 1-inch rubber hose and connections. Captain, A. W. Smith ; lieutenant, R. H. Horne ; driver, G. W. Hutchinson and twelve men.
James H. Carter Hose, carrying 600 ft. of 2 1-2 inch hose. Captain, T. H. McMahan ; lieutenant, Henry Fay and eight men.
Volunteer Hose, carrying 600 ft. 2 1-2 inch cotton hose. Captain, C. H. Pope ; lieutenant, Geo. Zwicker and 8 men.
Greenwood Hose, carrying 800 ft. 2 1-2 inch cotton hose, 2 extinguishers. Captain, T. F. Ringer ; lieutenants, C. E. Classen and Geo. E. Branch and seven men.
Montrose Hose, carrying 600 ft. 2 1-2 inch cotton hose. Captain, E. F. Preston ; lieutenant, C. E. Buxton and eight men. This is a volunteer company, serving without pay, and during the year has rendered valuable service to the town.
There is also a jumper at the Poor Farm, carrying 600 ft. of 2 1-2 inch cotton hose, that is manned by residents when needed.
There is also 1 supply wagon and 4 pungs.
FIRES.
During the year the department has responded to 27 box alarms and 27 still alarms.
We have had, during the past year, on several occasions what at first threatened to be serious conflagrations, but by their early discovery, prompt response and hard work by our department, they were checked before making much headway.
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RECORD OF FIRES.
Thursday, Jan. 8, box 15, 1.45 a. m. Unoccupied dwell- ing, owned by Forest N. Adams, Marion street. Value of building, $4,000. Loss, $4,000. Insurance, $3,900. Cause, incendiary. (This fire was omitted from last year's report. )
Monday, Feb. 2, box 54, 6.45 p. m. Dwelling owned by M. F. Lyons, Salem street, occupied by R. Pick. Value. of building, insurance and loss unknown. Cause, oil stove.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, box 12, 10.17 a. m. Dwelling owned by H. H. Savage, Oak street. Value of building, $8,000. Loss on building, $100. Insurance, $6,000. Cause, ash barrel.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, box 8, 8.15 a. m. Chimney fire, Bateman court. No loss.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, still alarm, 1.15 p. m. Dwelling owned by O. G. Sanborn, 38 Yale avenue. Value of building, $3,000. Loss $5. Insurance, $2,200. Fire on roof.
Thursday, March 12, 9 a. m., still alarm. Defective flue, house of E. I. Purrington, 35 Crescent street. Loss small.
Sunday, March 15, box 32, 7.15 p. m. Unoccupied house owned by John F. Shea, 21 Valley street. Value of building, $1,500. Loss, $775. Insurance, $1,200. Cause, incendiary.
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