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During the summer, six band concerts were given. Three of the concerts were paid for by the town and three by the Metropolitan Park Commission. The popularity of these concerts and the great enjoyment they give to a great number at a trifling addition to the tax rate warrant, we believe, their con- tinuance next season even with the prevailing necessity, under present war conditions, for every practicable economy in town expenditures.
A statement in detail of the receipts and expenditures in the Park De- partment will be found under the Town Accountant's report.
A. PHILIP KNIGHT, Chairman MINOT H. CARTER GEORGE W. ABBOTT, Secretary
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
REPORT OF SUPERVISOR OF SWIMMING
To the Board of Park Commissioners, Wakefield, Mass.
Gentlemen :- As swimming instructor, I submit the following report of the work of the season.
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The bath-house opened the 23d of June, the boys took advantage of their opportunity at once, and with due credit to them they did not cause any serious trouble, and by their assistance in every way set an example of clean- ness and good will.
During the morning hours I gave instruction, and as a result over one hundred boys and sixty girls learned to swim.
Realizing my responsibility in regard to the safety of the bathers, I concluded that prevention is better than cure, and pursued that course, with the result that not a single accident was recorded during the entire season.
The girls had two days this season and it proved a success for which credit is due to the Kosmos Club, and especially to those ladies who served as matrons.
I believe the bath-house should be open until eight o'clock in the evening, so that those who work during the day may have an opportunity to cool off after their day's work. This would mean a larger appropriation.
I wish to acknowledge the interest in the welfare of the bath-house of Mr. William Murray.
To the Park Commissioners, who with able advice and liberal attention rendered this season a success, the thanks of all are due.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT J. LANE
REPORT OF COMMITTEE FOR GIRLS' DAY AT BATH HOUSE
To the Board of Park Commissioners.
Gentlemen :- A committee from the Kosmos Club had charge of the bathing for girls at the bath-house Tuesdays and Fridays from June 26 to September 7, inclusive. Total number of bathers, 3,361-largest number- at one time 237; smallest number 23; average 160.
The committee would recommend the employing of a permanent matron.
Respectfully, MISS ISABEL G. FLINT, Chairman MRS. MARY H. WOODBURY MRS. EDITH M. MONTAGUE
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REPORT OF TOWN COUNSEL
Report of Town Council
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Wakefield.
Gentlemen :- Herewith I make my report as Town Counsel for the year ending Dec. 31, 1917.
On further petitions of the Bay State Street Railway Company and hearings thereon the Public Service Commission granted the company the right to charge a six cent unit fare, exceptions being made where a twenty- ride book for one dollar is authorized in the larger cities served by the company. Further hearings have been had also with respect to the workingmen's ticket, but no decision has been made thereon. These matters have taken consider- able of my time and the conditions caused by the war were a large factor for the granting of the six cent unit fare.
Examination of title and passing of the necessary papers for the Montrose schoolhouse lot have been done, together with passing on the contracts. I have tried three tort actions in the Superior Court before juries and one in the Malden District Court.
In the tort action, arising from alleged defect in way, for $4,000 by Nora Sullivan against the town the plaintiff had a verdict of $500. In three cases tried together for $5,000 each for alleged gas poisoning the plaintiffs obtained verdicts for $500, $250 and $150 respectively, these actions are being taken to the Supreme Court. In the action in contract by James R. Reid in the Malden Court the justice after hearing the evidence ruled the plaintiff could not recover.
In the tort actions of Cheever for $5,000 against Chief Pollard and officer Black which I defended as special counsel for the town and tried before a jury there were verdicts for the defendents.
I have brought one action for the Overseers of the Poor in the name of · the town for aid given by the Overseers, and this is pending.
Other cases pending, in which the town is a party, are as follows:
One tort action for $2,000 for alleged defect in highway.
One tort action for $110 for alleged defect in highway.
One tort action for $3,000 for alleged injury from escaplng water.
One tax title case brought to recover amount paid for tax title was settled for the amount paid with legal charges.
I have attended many of the sessions of the Board of Selectmen with relation to town matters, but from July, after my appointment on the Selection Board, the Selectmen have very kindly excused me many evenings when I was engaged on that work.
Respectfully submitted,
M. E. S. CLEMONS, Town Counsel
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Report of the Chief of Police
WAKEFIELD, MASS., JANUARY 1st, 1918
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :- I have the honor to submit to your Honorable Board, the report of the doings of the Police Department for the year ending December 31,'1917.
Number of arrests
299
Number of arrests on warrants
23
Number of summonses served
47
Males
289
Females
10
Residents-
205
Non-residents
89
Commorants
5
FOR THE FOLLOWING CRIMES, VIZ :-
Arrested for other officers
8
Assault and battery
14
Assault with intent to kill
1
Breaking and entering
1
Breaking and entering and larceny
5
Bastardy
1
Being present
3
Bail surrender
1
Carrying a loaded revolver without a permit
4
Carnal abuse
1
Drunkenness
161
Default warrant
1
Destroying garden
3
Fishing on Crystal Lake
4
Gaming on the Lord's Day
3
Insane
2
Incest
2
Indecent exposure
1
Illegitimate child
2
Larceny
10
Mutual assault
4
Malicious mischief
5
Neglected children
6
Non-support
13
No lights on vehicle
3
Operating automobile while under the influence of liquor
1
Operating motorcycle in a dangerous manner
3
REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
79
Rape
1
Stubbornness
1
Safe keeping
14
Truancy
1
Violation of automobile laws
3
Violation of Town By-Laws
8
Violation of Traffic rules .
8
299
HOW DISPOSED OF
Appealed
4
Continued
23
Delivered to other officers
8
Discharged .
7
Defaulted
2
Fines imposed
42
House of Correction
2
Insane Hospital
2
Probation
57
Placed on file
10
Released
139
State Farm
3
299
AMOUNT OF FINES IMPOSED BY THE COURT
1 at .01 fine
$ .01
1 at 3.00 66
3.00
13 at 5.00 66
65.00
17 at 10.00 66
170.00
3 at 20.00 66
60.00
2 at 25.00 66
50.00
4 at 50.00
200.00
1 at 100.00 66
100.00
$648.00
MISCELLANEOUS REPORT
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Amount of stolen property recovered
$3,917.50
Amount of lost property recovered
131.75
Amount of property left outside of stores and cared for Accidents reported
42
Bicycles found
9
Burglary false (alarm)
9.55
2
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Buildings found open
189
Broken wires reported
15
Complaints and cases investigated
371
Detail for public assemblages .
477
Detail for private assemblages
45
Defects in street and sidewalks
47
Defects in water pipes
18
Defects in gas pipes
8
Defects in hydrants
4
Dogs killed
13
Electric light poles blown down and reported
3
Fires discovered and alarm given
1
Fires extinguished without an alarm
1
Fences blown down and reported
2
Horses killed
1
Lost children cared for
16
Lost dogs found and returned to owners
38
Lanterns in dangerous places
52
Medical examiner cases
3
Obstructions removed from street
4
Officers at fires
21
Posting notices
70
Runaway boys
4
Sick and disabled people assisted
13
Stray teams cared for
1
Street lights not burning and reported
274
Water running to waste and reported
17
Wires burning trees and reported
5
There has been collected and disbursed through this office, the sum of twenty-six hundred and fifty-three dollars and thirty-eight cents in non- support cases.
On duty calls, thirty-six thousand, five hundred.
The Department has been increased by the addition of one man and he has been assigned to day duty.
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
The officers have all performed their trying duties in a creditable manner and the town has been very orderly and I believe there is no town of its size in the country that, on the whole, is better that this town in this respect.
RECOMMENDATIONS
I wish to renew my request for two more men for night duty as we all know the need of them.
I also ask that some means of transportation be provided for the de- partment.
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE
CONCLUSION
To your Honorable Board, and to His Honor Judge Charles M. Bruce, and his associates, E. Leroy Sweetser and Thomas P. Riley, and to the Clerk, Wilfred B. Tyler and his Assistant, Henry C. Bacon and to the stenographer, Helen L. Dooling, I wish to extend my sincere thanks for the kind and court- eous treatment accorded me during the year.
Respectfully submitted, JAMES J. POLLARD, Chief of Police
Report of Highway Engineer
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Gentlemen :- I herewith submit report of work done by the Highway Department for the year ending Dec. 31, 1917 with certain recommendations for the conduct of the work for the year 1918.
Details as far as possible will be omitted to economize the cost of printing, Details not given will be gladly furnished at the Highway office any Thursday evening from 7.30 to 10.
The Highway work for 1917 was classified as follows:
(1) General Highways
(2) Permanent Construction
(3) Lowell Street
(4) Overlook Road.
I .- GENERAL HIGHWAYS
Amount appropriated
$23,150.00
Amount expended
23,125.65
Balance
$24.35
Table Showing Divisions of General Highways
Amt. Allotted
Expended
Sidewalks
$3,000.00
$487.25
Patrol
1,000.00
1,150.55
Snow
1,600.00
2,092.63
Gen. Maint.
5,850.00
6,763.23
Sect. No. 1 .
952.00
1,163.08
Sect. No. 2
2,569.00
3,311.89
Sect. No. 3 .
1,163.00
934.89
Sect. No. 4 .
1,655.00
1,743.35
Setc. No. 5
1,163.00
1,464.39
Sect. No. 6 .
1,039.00
1,130.13
Sect. No. 7 .
1,748.00
1,674.16
Sect. No. 8 .
705.50
441.13
Sect. No. 9
705.50
793.32
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
The amount allotted each section is in proportion to the total mileage of streets. The town is divided into nine sections as follows:
Sect. No. 1 .- Known as MONTROSE, includes: Lowell Street from Vernon to Salem; Salem Street from Vernon to the Lynnfield line; New Salem Street, Preston Street, Montrose Avenue from Salem to end of School District.
· Sect. No. 2 .--- Known as EAST CENTRE, includes: Pine Street, Lowell Street from Reading line to Vernon Street, Main Street from Junction crossing B. & M. R. R. to Reading line, Cordis, Central and Sweetser Streets, Aborn, White and Wave Avenues, Lawrence Street, Salem Street from Main to Vernon, Pearl, Bryant, Park, Eaton, Crescent, Centre, Otis and Mechanic Streets, Lincoln Street, Water Street, Main to Vernon, Pleasant, Rockland, Highland, Emerald Streets, Court Street from Sweetser to' Cordis, Vernon Street and Fitch Court.
Sect. No. 3-Known as WEST CENTRE; includes: North Avenue from Main to the Reading line, Winn Street from North Avenue to railroad, Beacon Street, Lakeside Avenue, Church, Lafayette, Common, Spaulding and Avon Streets, Lake and Yale Avenues, Chestnut Street from Main to railroad, Richardson Avenue, West Water, Armory and Foster Streets.
Sect. No. 4 .- Known as WEST SIDE NORTH, includes: Elm, Brook, Hopkins and Prospect Streets, Parker Road, Elm Square, Nichols Street, Emerson Street from Chestnut to Prospect, Cedar Street from Chestnut to Prospect, Fairmount Avenue, Park Avenue, Morrison Road, Shumway Circle, Morrison Road West and Sheffield Road.
Sect. No. 5 .- Known as WEST SIDE SOUTH, includes: Albion Street from railroad to Stoneham line, Murry Street, Emerson Street from Chestnut to Gould, Converse Street from Gould to Jordan Avenue, Steadman Street, Dell Avenue, Clarina Street, Jordan Avenue, Byron, Foundry, Lake, Bartley and Nellie Streets and Broadway.
Sect. No. 6. Known as the JUNCTION, includes: Main Street from B. & M. R. R. to Green Street, Water Street, from B. & M. R. R. to Melvin Street, Richardson, Bennett and Traverse Streets, Melvin Streets from Water Street, to Nahant Street, Valley, Hart and Cottage Streets, Nahant Street from Main to Valley, Franklin and Orchard Streets, Birch Hill Avenue, Summer and Charles Streets ..
Sect. No. 7 .- Known as GREENWOOD, includes: Main Street from Green to Melrose line, Renwick Road, Cooper, Grove, Hanson, Ashland, Grafton, Howard, Gren and Oak Streets, Oak Avenue, Greenwood and Madison Avenues, Pine, Lee and High Streets, Orchard, Hillis, Warren, Francis and Pitman Avenues.
Sect. No. 8 .- Known as PLAINS AND BOYNTONVILLE, includes: Merriam and Forest Streets, Greenwood, Crystal and Spring Streets, Wood- land and Myrtle Avenues.
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REPORT OF HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Sect. No. 9 .- Known as WOODVILLE, includes: Water Street from Melvin to Sugus line, Montrose Avenue from Water to Montrose School District, Farm Street, Nahant Street from Valley Street to Saugus line.
(2) PERMANENT CONSTRUCTION
Amount appropriated
$10,923.48
Amount expended
10,919.40
Balance :
Main Street in Greenwood from the depot to the Melrose line, was finished, the construction was bituminous macadam with tar binder, 4,536 square yards of this construction were laid, also three catch basins ,two of which were connected with the Melrose surface drain. A similarly constructed road was laid on the southerly half of Chestnut Street from Steadman Street to Adams Street and in the square in front of the Park gates. The square yards laid in this section was 1,830. A complete drainage system was con- structed in Chestnut Street, seven catch basins with 800 feet of ten (10) inch and 400 feet of twelve (12) inch vitrified pipe being laid.
The total number of square yards laid on Main and Chestnut Streets was 6,366.
(3) LOWELL STREET
Amount appropriated
$6,454.99
Amount expended
5,268.11
Balance
This is a continuation of the work already ordered by the County Com- missioners, the lay-out extending from the head of the Lake and ending at Reed's corner Montrose.
The work was done under the supervision of the State and the construc- tion was a bituminous macadam asphalt being used as the binder. The State laid out 1,700 feet or 3,400 square yards, the estimated cost was $6,000.
The work actually completed was 1,800 feet or 3,600 square yards with fi ve catch basins and 50 feet of ten-inch vitrified pipe and 34 feet ten-inch corrugated iron pipe. The cost being $4,811.16.
The balance left over will be used in continuing construction to Reed's corner. During the winter months as far as the weather will permit stone will be broken so work can be started early in the spring.
(4) OVERLOOK ROAD
Amount appropriated
$2,500.00
Amount expended
2,492.23
Balance
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
The Town voted $2,500 for the rebuilding of Overlook Road. Conse- quently the road was graded and re-surfaced and also 1,584.91 feet of granite edgestones and foundations of 24 inches of cinders for granolithic sidewalks were laid.
It is hoped that the Town will vote the money so that the granolithic sidewalks can be laid next year.
RECOMMENDATIONS
(1) In order that the town's work may be efficiently done I earnestly recommend the purchase of a New Road Roller and a New Crusher and Bins at Valley Street.
(2) The highways with steep grades are subject to heavy washes and therefore should be constructed with proper drainage and bituminous macadam surface. The town is expending approximately $2,800 a year on washouts which should be wholly eliminated in a few years if this recommendation was carried out.
(3) More attention should be given to permanent sidewalks and there- fore a portable concrete mixer and necessary tools should be provided so granolithic sidewalks could be constructed.
(4) Motor truck could be used to good advantage.
For a detailed account of the Highway Department expenditure see the Town Accountant's Report.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM R. TOMPSON, Highway Engineer
Report of Inspector of Animals
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen.
Dear Sirs :- I herewith submit my annual report as Inspector of Animals up to date.
Have had a number of horses under observation, but had had no cases of glanders. Up to date there have been no tuberucular cows and hog cholera has been light.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. PALMER CORBETT,
Inspector of Animals.
REPORT OF SWEETSER CHARITY
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Report of Sweetser Charity
Rose B. Cutler, Treasurer,
In account with Sweetser Charity
Dr.
To Balance on hand January 1, 1917
$294.28
Feb. 24, 1917 received from Treasurer Sweetser Lecture Com. 45.32
Received Dividend from Wakefield Savings Bank 4.50
Cr.
$344.10
By Disbursements
74.19
Balance
$269.91
ROSE B. CUTLER, Treasurer
Financial Report of Sweetser Lecture Committee
February 27, 1917.
Board of Selectmen, Wakefield, Mass.
Gentlemen :- The Sweetser Lecture Committee submits herewith its financial report for the Course of 1916-17. Attached hereto you will find receipts for each and every item of expenditure.
RECEIPTS
Nov. 24, 1916 Income C. Sweetser Lecture Fund $400.00
Dec. 5, 1916 C. H. Howe-Season Tickets
156.00
Dec. 6, 1916 9 Season Tickets
4.50
Dec. 6, 1916 9 Admission Tickets
1.80
Jan. 17, 1917
4 Season Tickets
2.00
Jan. 17, 1917 16 Admission tickets
3.20
Jan. 31, 1917 15 Admission tickets
3.00
Jan. 31, 1917 26 Special tickets
2.60
Feb. 14, 1917 33 Admission tickets
6.60
Feb. 21, 1917 39 Admission tickets
7.80
Feb. 27,1917 L. L. McMasters' Advance Sale
9.00
Total Receipts
$596.50
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
EXPENDITURES
Dec. 6, 1916 Frank Dixon-Lecture
$85.00
Jan. 17, 1917
H. C. Ostrander-Lecture 75.00
Jan. 31, 1917 Allen D. Albert-Lecture 125.00
Feb. 14, 1917
Ng Poon Chew-Lecture 100.00
Feb. 21, 1917
Montraville Wood-Lecture 100.00
Norman H. Hudson-Selling tickets 5.00
Albert L. Hudson-Taking 5.00
Wakefield Daily Item-Printing and Advertising 41.18
H. S. Parker-Police and Firemen . 15.00
Total Expenditures .
$551.18
Balance-Paid to Mrs. Rose B. Cutler,
Treasurer Sweetser Charity Fund
$45.32
Respectfully submitted, $596.50
W. S. PERKINS
J. LOWE McMAHON EDWIN C. MILLER
HARRIS M. DOLBEARE
HARRY M. WHEELER
Report of Board of Health
The Board of Health submits its annual report for the year 1917. There were 141 contagious cases reported as follows:
Scarlet Fever
29
Diphtheria
23
Measles
68
Typhoid Fever
4
Tuberculosis
17
JOSEPH W. HEATH, Chairman DAVID TAGGART, Health Officer AUGUSTUS D. JENKINS, Secretary
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
Report of Inspector of Plumbing
Gentlemen :- The report of the Plumbing Department is as follows:
Permits granted
78
Number of fixtures installed
290
Bath tubs
38
Lavatories
46
Closets
86
Sinks
67
Wash trays
47
Shower baths
6
Respectfully submitted,
David Taggart
Plumbing Inspector
Report of Inspector of Milk
To the Members of the Board of Health of the Town of Wakefield:
Gentlemen :- I herewith present my annual report for the year ending December 31st, 1917.
On the above date there were in this town fourteen dealers and thirty stores and restaurants licensed to sell milk; also thirteen stores were licensed to sell oleo-margarine.
Seventy-two samples of milk were collected and analyzed, also six samples of cream.
The inspection of the milk was carried out along lines similar to those of last year. That is along lines that would tend to produce a clean and sanitary milk.
I am glad to report that within the past two years there has been a great many improvements made in the barns, equipments and methods, but there is still a chance for improvement in some cases. These, we hope will be made before another year is completed.
The inspection of the New Hampshire Dairies, of which there are about twenty-five that ship milk into the Town of Wakefield, was not made this year on account of the lack of funds. This is most important and should be attended to every year.
The standards of the local milk supply were practically the same as that of last year. The average fat of this year's analysis was 3.60% fats; 12.13% Total Solids.
The total receipts of the department for the year was $28.50.
CARL M. SMITH,
Inspector of Milk
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TOWN OF. WAKEFIELD
Report of Tuberculosis
Dispensary
During the year 1917 the work at the Dispensary has continued much 1. the same as during the previous year, clinics being held regularly on Tuesday afternoons at 3 o'clock and on Friday evenings at eight o'clock.
From January 1st, 1917 to January 1st, 1918, twenty-six (26) persons have been examined at the Dispensary of the above number, four (4) were not tubercular.
At the present date, in the town, we have forty-three (43) known, positive cases of tuberculosis in different forms and eight (8) suspicious cases. This, however, is not the actual number of cases in town, as the semi-annual report to the State invariably shows deaths from pulmonary and other forms of tuberculosis, which have not been officially reported, either to the Local Board of Health or State Board, even though it is a State Law to report all forms of tuberculosis to both Boards.
While the number of cases not officially reported are small, it shows lack of team work and all should be willing to do their part, to aid the State, which has done so much towards wiping out this dread disease.
Besides, the forty-three (43) patients at the present date, there are five (5) in State or County Sanatoria.
During the year 1917 there were twelve (12) deaths from tuberculosis in the various forms, the majority being pulmonary.
Semi-annually the State Department of Health send to each of the fifty three (53) cities and towns, the Relative Standing of Tuberculosis Dispensaries per 1,000 of population. For the six months terminating June 30, 1917, Wakefield rates 10; average 2.99, based on number of examinations 1.46; based on number under supervision 4.53.
For the population of the town, figures show there are and have been a sufficient number of cases, for us all to keep-at least reasonably active in "doing our bit" in reducing the number of cases by co-operating and helping every way we can, as present warring conditions have a tendency to increase rather than diminish the number of cases.
J. W. HEATH, M.D.,
Dispensary Physician
MARGARET H. ENGLISH, V. N. Tuberculosis Nurse
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REPORT OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD
Report of the Town Planning Board
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The work of the Town Planning Board has been restricted this year by the unusual conditions confronting the nation and the increased activities of its members in other lines, which for the time seem more important. Through the efforts of the Board, the Town last year adopted (Chap. 191) Acts of 1907, relative to establishment of the Board of Survey.
The Board regrets the loss of one of its members through the removal from the town of Mr. Clide C. Morrill. His vacancy has not been filled.
In view of the uncertainties of the future, the Board feels that while continued study of local conditions is desirable, any recommendations for action would be unwise.
H. B. MANSFIELD, Chairman
J. WILLIAM 'OCONNELL, Secretary WILLIAM A. HICKEY
Report of Town Treasurer
To the Citizens of Wakefield:
I herewith present my report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1917
TRUST FUNDS
The Trust Funds and available income balances now in my hands are as follows:
Cornelius Sweetser Lecture Fund
$10,000.00
Cornelius Sweetser Lecture Guarantee Fund
1,133.94
Cyrus G. Beebe Library Fund
2,000.00
Flint Memorial Library Fund
1,000.00
Merrill W. Gove Library Fund
500.00
Dr. Francis P. Hurd Library Fund
2,500.00
Franklin Poole Library Fund .
500.00
Cyrus Wakefield Library Fund
500.00
Mary E. Aborn Park Fund
2,000.00
Nancy White Park Fund
1,000.00
Nancy White Hurd School Fund
500.00
Nancy White Hurd School Fund, int. balance avail.
24.93
Jonathan Nichols Temperance Fund
1,000.00
Jonathan Nichols Temperance Fund, int. balance avail.
3.23
Carried forward $22,662.10
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TOWN OF WAKEFIELD
Brought forward $22,662.10
Ezra Eaton Burial Lot Fund
100.00
Ezra Eaton Burial Lot Fund, int. balance avail. .
10.40
Flint Old Burial Ground Fund
2,000.00
Flint Old Burial Ground Fund, int. balance avail.
38.03
Clarissa E. Swain Burial Lot Fund
500.00
Clarissa E. Swain Burial Lot Fund, int. balance avail.
48.74
Cornelius Sweetser Burial Lot Fund
1,000.00
Cornelius Sweetser Burial Lot Fund, int. balance avail. 318.92
Jane K. Vinton Burial Lot Fund
50.00
Jane K. Vinton Burial Lot Fund, int. balance avail.
.52
Total
$26,728.71
The above funds are invested as follows:
United States Liberty Loan 4% Bonds
$22,500.00
Wakefield Savings Bank
3,618.31
Blackstone Savings Bank .
610.40
Total
$26,728.71
Full detail as to the nature of these funds, their incomes and detailed expenditures will be found in the Town Accountant's report.
LOAN ACCOUNT
The following sums have been borrowed on Temporary Notes in antici- pation of revenue, during the year :
$120,000.00 at 3.88 per cent discount
100,000.00 ' 4.00 66
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