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The Wakefield Estate has been under the supervision of this Board since March 20, 1913. The Street Department has been given permission to use the barn for storage of tools, etc., thus-
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saving a small rental to the Town. The sum of $165 has been received from rents and the same forwarded to the Town 'Treasurer.
If this property is to remain under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen for a considerable length of time we would recom- mend that the Board be authorized to take from the receipts of the property all money necessary to make urgent repairs.
The street plan under which the Street Department has worked this year, has, we believe, given general satisfaction and each district has practically received its proportional share of the street appropriation. A system of bookkeeping has been in- stalled and any citizen is welcome to look over the books and see how and when the money has been spent in the different sections.
There is a constant demand for oil on the streets from all the districts and while it gives a much needed relief during the Sum- mer it eats appreciably into the apportionment and precludes a great deal of repair work that otherwise might be accomplished.
Through the efforts of your Boord an additional $1000 has been received from the Massachusetts Highway Commission for street work, part of which was used to complete the macadam work from Pratt street to the Reading line, and the balance was used to grade Vernon street from the Lynnfield line to Lowell street.
The Town is growing rapidly and naturally there is a constant increase of business requiring the attention of the Board.
The Board has endeavored to serve the interests of the Town faithfully and efficiently. All matters coming before us have been thoroughly and carefully investigated.
In closing we wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the different Boards and to the citizens generally for their loyal support and co-operation during the year.
Respectfully submitted, FRANK A. LONG, Chairman, FORREST A. SEAVEY, Secetary, A. G. ANDERSON, NATHANIEL E. CUTLER, WILLIAM P. SHEPARD.
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REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD CF SELECTMEN,
Town of Wakefield.
GENTLEMEN :- As town counsel I make the following report for 1913
Two suits ( Muse for $20,000 each) have been settled by the payment of $500 by the town.
CASES PENDING AGAINST THE TOWN ARE AS FOLLOWS
Three actions of tort for $4000.00 each and two for $5000.00 each.
One action of contract for $100.00.
There is pending before a commission appointed by the Supreme Court the matter of the appointment of the cost (up- wards of $1,000,000) and maintenance of the Chelsea bridge connecting Boston and Chelsea, in which Wakefield has been summoned in together with some fifteen other cities and towns. I have attended some eight days hearing of the same which is now pending for decision, the evidence being completed.
There has been about the usual number of consultations with the various departments of the town and occasionally a written opinion has been requested and furnished.
Respectfully submitted,
M. E. S. CLEMONS.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF WIRES
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
GENTLEMEN :- The 12th annual report of the Inspector of Wires is hereby submitted.
327 reports have been filed and inspections made during 1913 .
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as required. This is an increase of 189 inspections over that of 1912.
Respectfully submitted, WM. E. CADE, Wire Inspector.
REPORT ON THE FOREST WARDEN
TO THE HONORABNE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
GENTLEMEN :- I most respectfully report the following as the report of the Forest Warden for the year ending December 31 :
Appropriation
$250 00
EXPENDED AS FOLLOWS
Pay roll No. 1
$ 14 00
66 66
2
15 00
66
66
6
19 25
12 00
19 50
18 00
Supplies
12 02
Expressing ·
30
Advertising .
2 20
$236 07
Balance unexpended
13 93
$250 00
There has been during the past year 60 fires. 29 more than the year previous with the expenses some £63.20 less.
Respectfully submitted,
WM. E. CADE,
Forest Warden.
There are no outstanding bills against this Department.
66 66 3
4
19 75
66
5
82 55
1-
66
8
66
66 9
21 50
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
DEAR SIRS : - I herewith submit to you a report of my work done in 1913.
Adj. Sealed Con.
Platform scales capacity over 5000 pounds
1
13
3
Platform scales capacity under 5000 pounds
75
2
Computing scales .
.
21
Slot weighing scales
.
9
1
All other scales
197
Weights
53
796
Dry measures ·
40
Liquid measures other than milk jars .
121
Linear measures .
1
31
3
Oil and molasses pumps
Fees collected during the year, $84.25. ·
1
20
Respecfully submitted,
A. A. MANSFIELD, Sealer of Weights and Measures.
REPORT OF SWEETSER CHARITY
SARAH A. CUTLER, Treasurer,
In account with Sweetser Charity. DR.
To balance on hand Jan. 1, 1913 . $204 26 Received from Mr. Dolbeare, treasurer Sweetser lectures 304 35 February dividend on deposit 3 86
$512 47
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CR.
By disbursements during the year .
119.63
Balance on hand
$392 84 -
SARAH A. CUTLER,
Treasurer
REFORT CF II SPECTOR CF ANIMALS
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
DEAR SIRS :- I herewith submit my annual report, as Inspector of Animals, up to date : Have killed nine (9) horses for glan- ders, and would still advise all horse owners and teamsters to use great precaution, as there have been a number of cases of glan- ders reported in and about surrounding cities and towns.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. PALMER CORBETT ..
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REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
WAKEFIELD MASS., January 1, 1914.
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
GENTLEMEN : - I have the honor to submit to your honorable board the report of the proceedings of the Police Department for year ending December 31, 1913.
Number of arrests
285
Number of summonses served
35
Number of arrests on warrants
30
Number brought before the court
350
Males
340
Female
10
Residents .
238
Non-residents
109
No home
3
For the following crimes, viz. :-
Arrested for other officers
14
Assault and battery
22
Assault, dangerous weapon
2
Breaking, entering and larceny
5
Breaking and entering in the night time
2
Cruelty to animals
1
Drunk enness
195
Fornication
1
Gaming on the Lord's day
Insane
2
Larceny ·
19
Malicious mischief
Non-support
14
Rape
1
Rude and disorderly
5
Violation of liquor law .
13
Violation of automobile law
Violation of Lord's day
1
82
Violation of Town by-laws
.
9
Runaways
2
Escaped prisoner
.
1
Felonious assault
2
Desertion
2
Safe keeping
2
Short weight
2
Wayward child
1
Neglect to send child to school
1
Highway robbery
1
HIen trespass
1
Suspicious person
5
Peddling without permit
1
Lewd and lascivious cohabitation
1
Hunting without a license
1
Vagrants .
5
Search warrant for stolen property
1
Manslaughter
1
Surrender
1
350
How DISPOSED OF
Appealed
3
Continued .
.
.
11
Liquor search warrant
13
Defaulted
9
Discharged . .
17
Delivered to other officers
14
Fines imposed
61
Truant school
6
Insane hospital
2
Committed for non-payment of fines
1
Placed on file
52
Probation
25
Released · .
116
Concord Reformatory
.
1
.
House of Correction
83
State Prison
.
1
State Farm .
13
Total
350
MISCELLANEOUS WORK
Accidents reported
13
Bicycles found
7
Complaints investigated
424
Cruelty to children
28
Cruelty to animals
32
Defective streets and sidewalks reported
33
Dangerous dogs (notices served) .
11
Dogs killed (shot)
9
Hen trespass ( notice served )
26
Horses killed
1
Fires discovered and alarm given .
1
Fires discovered and extinguished without alarm
6
Lost children restored to parents .
12
Medical examiner cases
7
Sick and injured persons cared for
12
Stray teams cared for .
5
Stray horses cared for
1
Street and sidewalk obstructions removed
15
Unlicensed dogs caused to be licensed .
276
Water pipes broken in the streets and water running to waste 10
Places of business found open and secured 274
Street lights reported out
72
Electric lights and trolley wires broken and reported 10
The total number of liquor search warrants served within the past year was eighteen. Fourteen were brought to court. Twelve convictions. Two cases were continued for trial to Jan- uary 6th, 1914.
On duty calls during the year
. 11,180
FINES IMPOSED
Four, $3.00 . $ 12 00
Twelve, $5.00
60 00
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Sixteen, $10.00
160 00
One, $15.00
15 00
Nine,
$20.00 .
180 00
Two, $25.00
50 00
Two, $30.00 .
60 00
One,
$40.00 .
40 00
Eleven, $50.00 .
550 00
Three, $75.00 .
225 00
Total .
$1,352 00
On June 1st, 1913, a police signal service was installed with boxes located at different parts of the Town. Every officer has got to call the station. The night men, once an hour. The day men, every forty-five minutes. And as you can see the great advantage and protection it affords in order to know its true worth a person would have to be in the office when some trouble has been reported and then see how the men are informed and given their orders.
A red light has been placed on the top of the tower of the Greenwood hose house. This light, with the other up-town lights, are a great help in calling the officer.
I would call attention to the fact that an officer is in charge of the police station all night, thus making it convenient to call the station when the police are needed.
I wo additions have been made during the year to the perma- nent force. April 10, 1913, Arthur H. Gould was made a per- manent man. April 10th, 1913, John A. Peterson was made a permanent man. Both promotions were made from the regular list.
June 12th, Arthur II. Gould resigned as a permanent man.
June 12th, Joseph L. Preston was made a permanent man. This promotion also was made from the regular list.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Appropriation Expended for labor . . . . $7,766 92
$9,608 00
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Miscellaneous .
.
810 77
July 4th, pay-roll .
120 35
$8,728 04
Balance .
879 90
$9,608 00
There is one unpaid bill of $2 50.
DISCIPLINE
The members of the force, as a rule, have shown a disposition to conform to all requests made of them, and have displayed promptness and energy in the discharge of their duties, and I am thankful to them for the work they have done.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I most earnestly recommend three more men for night duty : One at North Ward and Montrose District ; one at the Junction ; one at Water Street District.
At the present time the man that covers the Junction District also covers Greenwood, and I need not say any more on the sub- ject, as you all know how much territory is included.
A police department is one of the most essential things in any community ; to it is intrusted the care and moral welfare of the community, and by it the moral condition of the community is represented.
The primary duty of a police officer is to prevent crime, and failing this, is to procure its punishment.
For this purpose he is invested with broad powers, and may perform any act consistent with the rights of others and with the exercise of a sound discretion on his part. But it should be un- derstood that neither the state nor the municipality, whose officer he is, assumes any responsibility for his wrongful action.
Physical and mental ability and moral char .. cter should be con- sidered and politics eliminated.
In conclusion, I wish to thank your honorable board for the kindly assistance and advice given me.
To his Honor, Judge Bruce, and his assistants, Judges Sweet- ser and Riley, and also to the Clerk of the District Court, Wilfred
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B. Tyler, and his able assistant, Henry C. Bacon, I wish to extend my sincere thanks for the kind and courteous treatment accorded me throughout the year.
To all those who have in any way assisted this department, you have my thanks.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. POLLARD, Chief of Police.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Jan. 3, 1913, appropriation $1,166 00
March, 1913, appropriation 8,442 00
$9,608 00
Expended :
J. Labolt, lantern globes
$ 3 00
Joseph J. Hughes . 60 85
Auto List Pub. Co. 10 00
New England Tel. and Tel. Co. H. M. Dolbeare, printing, etc.
235 65
88 27
Edwin S. Hitchcock, supples
20 60
Geo. H. Taylor, supplies 7 49
Hathaway Stable, team hire
3 00
(). H. Fessenden, use of auto 2 00
Wm. H. Murray, services
7 70
Jos. A. Gosnay .
1 35
Charles E. Montague, services
1 50
Allan Bros., supplies
7 50
Geo W. Beardsley, supplies .
6 75
Morrison, Skinner Co.
1 50
Herbert Dailey, services
3 00
T. E. Staples
3 50
Municipal Light Plant
27 27
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Co., supplies 41 17
J. Wallace Grace, supplies 1 00
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II. M. Meck Pub. Co., supplies 3 50
R. T. Lapp, supplies · 2 50
H. S. Parker, services . 2 00
H. B. McArdale, supplies 2 85
HI. A. Feindel, labor and supplies
9 50
Hardy Russell
2 00
Guy McLane 1 00
Ambiogi di Armeli, services 200 00
C. L. Sopher, services . 4 00
Dana Dudley, supplies . 1 92
L. E. Bourden, photos . 3 00
M. Linsky & Bro., supplies 30 00
Thos. M. Culloty, services 7 00
F. (. Dewey & Co., supplies . 19 88
Chas. Dutton, services . 1 25
A. H. Thayer, supples .
14 20
Hobbs & Warren, supplies
3 07
James A. McFadden, services
1,020 25
Fred J. Black, services .
1,080 98
James J. Pollard, services
1,219 25
James J. Pollard, incidental expenses
48 34
Frank II. Robinson, services .
1,046 82
Lincoln II. Taintor, services
1,042 45
Eugene P. McDonald, services
61 21
Henry De Roche, services 168 21
Arthur H. Gould, services
198 60
Joseph L. Preston, services
688 67
John A. Peterson, services
776 51
William A. Shaw, services
1 20
J. Fred Reynolds, services
101 97
A. P. Butler, services
312 46
July 4, 1913, pay roll
120 35
$8,728 04
Dec. 31, 1913.
Balance unexpended . 879 96
$9,608 00
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REPORT OF THE ENGINEERS OF THE WAKEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
TO THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN :
The annual report of the Board of Fire Engineers is herewith presented, giving the records of fires that have occurred during the year ending December 31, 1913, together with such informa- tion as we think may be of interest to the town.
THE DEPARTMENT AND APPARATUS
The force of the Department remains the same as in last year's report. All the apparatus is in first class condition. It has been necessary this year to have the Hook and Ladder Truck repaired, and a new hand brake.
RECORD OF FIRES
During the year the Department has responded to one hundred and nineteen (119) alarms, including seventy-nine (79) still alarms. The loss from these fires has been invariably small, with the exception of the fire at Mr. Cranston's barn in Mont- rose. This fire was discovered only after the flames were seen coming out of the roof. Although our auto truck made a record run the fire had reached such a proportion that the barn was practically a loss.
Monday, January 1, 8.30 a. m. Still alarm. Supposed fire in tailor shop, 101 Albion street Cause, smoking chimney.
Friday, January 3, 7 p. m. Still alarm. Chimney fire. House, 209 Vernon street. Cause, soot in chimney.
Monday, January 20, 5.25 p. m. Still alarm. Dump fire off North avenue.
Sunday, January 26, 6.10 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Valley street.
Friday, January 31, 1.35 p. m. Still alarm. Brush fire off Renwick road.
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Friday, January 31, 5.28 p. m. Box 54. No loss. Kerosene lamp in house No. 246 Salem street.
Sunday, February 2, 2.30 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Foster lane.
Friday, February 7, 8.45 p. m. Still a'arm. Supposed fire at Poor Farm. Caused by escaping steam.
Friday, February 21, 1.15 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Highland street.
Saturday, February 22. 6.02 a. m. Out of town call from Reading. Burning of Manning's Block ..
Tuesday, March 4. 8.43 a. m. Still alarm. House No. 123 Pleasant street. Loss, $370.00. Owned by Mrs. Wm. Daland. Occupied by L. A. Cameron.
Wednesday, March 5, 3.37 a. m. Out of town call from Woburn. Burning of Central House.
Wednesday, March 5, 7.02 p. m. Still alarm. House No. 209 Lowell street. Loss $75. Owned and occupied by HI. W. Whitten. Cause, overheated smoke pipe.
Thursday, March 6, 4.25 p. m. Box 114. House cor. War- ren and Pine streets. Loss small. Occupied by J. H. Smith. Cause, hot ashes in barrel.
Saturday, March 8, 8.30 a. m. Automatic form, Taylor Building. No fire.
Monday, March 10, 6.23 p. m. Still alarm. Woods on Nahant street.
Wednesday, March 19, 12.20 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Richardson street.
Wednesday, March 19, 1.30 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Prospect street.
Friday, March 21, 8.35 a. m. Still alarm. Mortimer's Lunch Room, Main street. Loss, $45. Caused by kitchen range.
Saturday, March 22, 3.30 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire, Wakefield Junction.
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Sunday, March 23, 1.08 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Broadway.
Saturday, March 22, 3.45 p. m. Still alarm. Woods on Harts Hill.
Sunday, March 23, 11.15 a. m. Still alarm. Woods off Forrest street.
Monday, March 24. 4.15 p. m. Still alarm. Grass off Cedar street.
Monday, March 24, 6.45 p. m. False alarm.
Monday, March 24. 8.10 p. m. Still alarm. Chimney fire at Centre House.
Sunday, March 30, 4.40 a. m. Still alarm. Old trees on Lawrence street.
Wednesday, April 2, 1.15 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Forest street.
Wednesday, April 2, 2.58 p. m. Box 113. Grass off Ren- rick road.
Wednesday, April 2, 4 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Salem street.
Wednesday, April 9, 1.05 p. m. Still alarm. Grass off Jordan avenue.
Thursday, April 10, 12.15 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Montrose avenue.
Wednesday, April 21, 8.05 a. m. Still alarm. Brush off Montrose avenue.
Wednesday, April 30, 5 p. m. Still aların. Woods off Montrose avenue.
Wednesday, April 30, 7.30 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Montrose avenue.
Thursday, May 1, 11.40 a. m. Still alarm. Grass off Broadway.
Thursday, May 1, 11.50 a. m. Box 44. Woods off Salem street.
Saturday, May 3, 11.15 a. m. Still alarm. Woods off Green street.
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Monday, May 5, 1.45 a. m. Still alarm. Woods off Lowell street.
Thursday, May 8, 6.20 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Lowell street.
Saturday, May 10, 3.35 p. m. Still alarm. Grass off Nahant street.
Sunday, May 11, 2 p. m. Still alarm. Butler's woods.
Monday, May 12, 11.20 a. m. Still alarm. Butler's woods.
Monday, May 12, 2 p m. Box 44. Walton's woods.
Tuesday, May 13, 9.52 a m. Box 36. House No. 30 Pearl street. Owned by Mrs. M. Kingman. Occupied by Harokl Sederquest. Cause, sparks from chimney. Loss, $20.
Wednesday, May 14, 11.20 a. m. Still alarm. Butler's woods.
Wednesday, May 14, 11.45 a. m. Still alarm. Box 59. Woods off Montrose avenue.
Wednesday, May 14, 2.30 p. m. Still aların. Butler's woods.
Wednesday, May 14, 3.25 p. m. Box 44. Woods off Mont- rose avenue.
Thursday, May 15, 3.15 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Montrose avenue.
Thursday, May 15, 6.20 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Montrose avenue.
Thursday, May 15, 10.30 p. m. Still alarm. Dump fire, North avenue.
Monday, May 19, 9.22 p. m. Box 12. Grocery store No. 787 Main street. Loss, $439. Owned by J. A. H. McDonald. Occupied by A. L. McDonald. Cause, probably smoking.
Monday, June 2, 12.35 p. m. Still alarm. Woods, Montrose avenue.
Monday, June 2, 12.53 p. m. Box 44. Woods, Parker road.
Monday, June 2, 1.10 p. m. Box 28. Woods, Parker road.
Monday, June 2, 5 p. m. Still alarm. Brush off Montrose avenue.
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Monday, June 2, 5.30 p. m. Still alarm. Brush off Main street.
Monday, June 2, 6.50 p. m. Still alarm. Rear Comin's express office, Mechanic street. Caused by children. No loss.
Saturday, June 7, 10.26 a. m. Box 9. Pile old wood. Rear 87 Water street.
Saturday, June 7, 3 p. m. Box 52. House off Salem street, owned and occupied by J. D. Sherman. Cause, struck by lignt- ning. Loss, $365.
Saturday, June 7, 3.07 p. m. Box 25. House, Nathaniel J . Doane, Wakefield Park. Cause, struck by lightning. Loss, small.
Tuesday, June 10, 5.28 p. m. Box 35. Small fire, tailor shop, corner Main and Avon streets. Caused by naphtha catch- ing fire to clothing. Loss small.
Wednesday, June 11, 8.45 a. m. Still alarm. Automobile catching fire on Main street. Loss small.
Wednesday, June 11, 3.26 p. m. Box 29. Roof on Ice house, North avenue, owned and occupied by Morrill-Atwood Co. Caused by spark from dump fire. Loss small.
Thursday, June 19, 12.10 a. m. Box 35. Garage owned and occupied by Joseph J. Hughes, Main street. Loss, $85. Cause, probably oily rags.
Wednesday, July 2, 11.15 a. m. Still alarm. Dump off North avenue.
Friday, July 4, 6 39 p. m. Box 31. Small fire in Heywood Bros. & Wakefield Co. yard. Cause, fire cracker. Loss small.
Tuesday, July 8, 2.26 p. m. Box 54. Roof of house 243 Lowell street. Occupied by Lewis Fogg. Loss about $5 00.
Wednesday, July 9, 11.30 a. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off North avenue.
Sunday, July 13, 10.55 a. m. Still alarm. Grass off Main street, Junction.
Wednesday, July 16, 10.15 a. m Still alarm. Grass off Richardson street.
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Thursday, July 17, 6.15 p. m. Still alarm. Automatic in Taylor building. Caused by spark from boiler. Loss small.
Tuesday, July 22, 10.27 a. m. Box 37. Roof small building. rear No. 286 Main street. Occupied by Mrs. Howard Emerson. Cause, spark from bon fire.
Tuesday, Ju'y 22, 10.25 a. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off
Richardson street.
Thursday, July 24, 9.15 a. m. Still alarm. Peat fire off Richardson street.
Friday, July 25, 7 p. m. Still alarm. Peat fire off Bennett street.
Saturday, July 26, 9.30 p. m. Still alarm. Pile of soft coal at Lead Lined Iron Pipe Works, Broadway.
Monday, July 28, 11 a. m. Still a'arm. Woods off Grand Passway.
Friday, August 1, 12.25 p. m. Box 9. False alarm.
Monday, August 4, 9.49 a. m. Box 22. House No. 7 Maple street occupied by W. Peard. Caused by children. Loss about $25.00.
Monday, August 4, 6.14 p. m. Box 19. False alarm.
Sunday, August 17. 12.17 p. m. . Box 7. House owned by M. T. Lane, No. 3 Stark avenue. Caused probably from smoking. Loss small.
Friday, August 22, 3.15 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Stark avenue.
Friday, August 22, 3.17 p. m. Box 21. Grass off Converse s'reet.
Friday, August 22, 9.55 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Stark avenue.
Sunday, August 24, 1.25 p. m. Box 22. House No. 101 Foundry street. Owned by Joseph Hughes, occupied by John Fraughton. Caused by cigarette. Loss, $140.00.
Sunday, August 24, 3.45 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Forest Street.
Monday, August 25, 12.55 p. m Box 18. Small fire on
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grain shed, Curley Bros. Main street. Caused by spark from locomotive. Loss small.
Monday, August 25, 4.15 p. m. Still alarm. Woods, Nahant street.
Sunday, August 31, 1.15 p. m. Still alarm. Brush off Parker road.
Tuesday, September 2, 8.30 a. m. Still alarm. Pile soft coal at pumping station.
Thursday, September 4, 12.10 p. m. Still alarm. Soft coal pile at Pumping Station.
Friday, September 12, 1.10 p. m. Burning of Dr. Heath's barn, Lynnfield.
Friday, September 12, 7.15 p. m. Box 58. False alarm.
Wednesday, September 17, 12.48 a. m. Box 61. Out house, rear No. 24 Prospect street owned by cstate William Atwell. Cause unknown. Loss about $40.
Friday, September 19, 2.25 p. m. Still alarm. Chimney, house No. 12 Valley street.
Sunday, September 28, 1.30 p. m. Still alarm. Brush, off Broadway.
Thursday, October 2, 1.05 p. m. Still alarm. Supposed fire at Wakefield Rattan Works.
Thursday, October 2, 3.47 p. m. Box 32. False alarm.
Thursday, October 9, 5.57 p. m. Box 19. False alarm.
Tuesday, October 14, 2.50 p. m. Still alarm. Automobile fire at Wakefield Junction.
Saturday, November 1, 11.55 a. m. Box 41. Woods, Nahant street.
Wednesday, November 5, 10.08 a. m. Box 32. House on Valley street, owned by Angelo Salvati. Caused by defective stove pipe. Loss, $95.
Thursday, November 6, 5.37 a. m. Box 23. Wreck on B. & M. R. R. track.
Thursday, November 6, 2.15 p. m. Still alarm. Woods off Harrison avenue.
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Wednesday, November 12, 12.45 p. m. Still alarm. Grass off Foster lane.
Friday, November 14, 11.32 a. m. Still alarm. Laundry owned by E. G. Willard, 366 Main street. Cause, overheated smoke pipe. I.oss small.
Saturday, November 15, 12.32 a. m. £
Box 48. House, Lakeside avenue, owned and occupied by M. C. Brewer. Cause, spark from chimney. Loss, small.
Saturday, November 15, 12.25 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Valley street.
Friday, December 6, 5.20 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Vernon street.
Saturday, December 6, 3.32 p. m. Box 58. Barn, rear No. 327 Salem street. Owned by John S. Cranston. Value of barn, $7,000. Value of contents, $2,000. Insurance on barn, $6,000. Loss on contents $1500. No insurance on contents. This is an estimate on these losses, as the insurances has not been adjusted at the time of making this report. -
Monday, December 8, 11.50 a. m. Still alarm. Chimney in house owned by Rufus A. Merrill, Morrison road. No loss.
Saturday, December 13. 2.01 a. m. Box 38. Supposed fire in Evans' Shoe Factory, Water street.
Monday, December 22, 2.50 p. m. Still alarm. Grass fire off Cedar street.
Monday, December 22, 6.45 p. m. Still alarm. Electric car on Main street. Loss small.
Friday, December 26, 8.35 p. m. Still alarm. Pile boxes off Vernon street.
Sunday, December 28, 1.13 p. m. Box 28. Small shed rear 77 Elm street. Owned by Mrs. M. M. Carter. Caused by over- heated stove. Loss small.
Monday, December 29, 9.55 p. m. Still alarm. Chimney fire at house. No. 13 Chestnut street, owned and occupied by H. M. Dolbeare. No loss.
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