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LEADING HOSE.
During the year there has been purchased 1800 feet of hose, 600 feet of American Jacket, 600 feet of Leather, and 600 feet of Rubber ; and during the coming year I would recommend that 2000 feet additional be secured. The annual renewal of a por- tion of the hose commends itself to the Board of Engineers, and we trust will continue to meet with your approval, that an emer- gency may not find us unprepared.
APPARATUS.
The use of the Hose Wagon purchased in 1882 has proved so satisfactory in its results that, during the past year another has been secured for Steamer Co. No. 1, and has just been put into service. The heavy reel which it succeeds, although nearly worn out, will answer for some time to come as a relief carriage, and for such uses it is intended.
The Steamer formerly kept at New Worcester has been trans- ferred to the Pleasant street house, where it is kept in reserve. The house at New Worcester has been remodelled and is now used for a horse carriage, a horse being kept and a man perma- nently stationed in the house. The demand for better apparatus and better quarters for Hose No. 4, is still unsupplied. If no other arrangement can be made, it is my opinion that the Ex- change street house should be abandoned at an early day and a new house erected for the accommodation of this company. Their hose carriage should also be replenished by a horse car- riage at the earliest possible day, as the amount of property in
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the section in which this company is located, is much too large to be left to the protection of apparatus which is retained only because no other can be kept in the house ; with proper appara- tus it will be far easier to retain a higher standard of efficiency among the members of the company.
At present the apparatus includes 4 Steamers-3 in service and 1 in reserve, 12 Hose Carriages, 2 Hose Wagons, 2 Hook and Ladder Trucks in active service and 1 in reserve, 4 Hand Hose Carriages which are used for volunteer companies, save Hose No. 4, 8 small Chemical Engines and 1 large Chemical Engine, and 2 small Chemical Engines carried by the Protective Department ; all the apparatus is in good repair, save the ladders on Truck No. 1, which should be repaired.
THE PROTECTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Past endorsements of the Fire Patrol for efficiency can truly be supplemented by similar endorsements of their work during the past year. The value of this branch of the Department is established beyond question. They work in harmony with the Department, and do a work which never ought to be expected save of companies specially organized for such purpose. They have spread 129 covers on uninsured, and 158 covers on insured property.
HORSES.
Two horses have been purchased during the year and one sold, being unfit for service for this department, making 24 now at- tached to the department. There are six pairs of double and ten single harnesses all in good condition save one, repairs having been made as needed. Two horses should be exchanged the en- suing year to keep them up to the proper standard of efficiency.
FIRE ALARM SERVICE.
The working of the fire alarm telegraph the past year empha- sises the demand repeatedly made, but not yet complied with,
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for the thorough reconstruction of this branch of the service. In my judgment the work cannot be longer delayed without in- curring risk from fire coupled with losses which, the cost of the work called for will be trifling. The present system has been outgrown, and has already been made to do more work than it was designed for. The circuits are too long for safety as the disabling of any one of them needlessly exposes large interests which are entitled to protection much longer than is necessary. The boxes should be replaced by non-interfering boxes and the system divided into at least eight circuits. There is also a de- mand for the extension of the service to Lake View, Valley Falls, Tatnuck, Bloomingdale and Adams Square, and for addi- tional boxes in the centre of the city. I earnestly recommend that an appropriation be made, not only for the reconstruction of the entire system, but for the extension of the service to the loca- lities named and the addition of more boxes in the centre of the city. The boxes in the centre of the city should be constructed so as to open without the use of a key, while those in the out- lying districts should be more carefully guarded. The plan of keeping the keys of boxes where they can be obtained without difficulty has worked satisfactorily since its adoption, some six months ago, and I can see no reason for apprehending trouble in the future if the boxes are left unlocked in many localities.
CHEMICAL ENGINES.
The Chemical Engines have established themselves so firmly in public favor that they are indispensable in any well organized fire department. There is no better apparatus for the work for which they are intended, and I would recommend the purchase of two small extinguishers, one for Hose No. 8, and one for the new Hose Wagon, the coming year.
HOUSES.
The house on Lamartine street which was in process of con- struction a year ago has been completed and occupied. Its ar- rangement is satisfactory. Although your attention has already
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been called in this report to the Exchange street house, its condi- tion is such that we again urge that it receive early attention. At no distant day the location of the department headquarters must in my opinion receive serious attention. The present loca- tion is inconvenient because of its approaches, which are used, in common, by the occupants of several estates, and one which this department has no right superior to those of other occupants. The apparatus can be put into the house only through the exer- cise of the greatest care, and then only as one of our neighbors claims by occupying land upon which we have no claim.
The growth of the southwestern section of the city which, within a few years has been thickly covered with wooden dwell- ing houses, makes it clear to my mind that, at an early day your honorable body should seriously consider the erection of another engine house near the junction of King and Woodland streets. No repairs have been made in the houses the past year save those absolutely necessary to keep them in good condition.
LADDERS AND FIRE ESCAPES.
During the coming year it will be necessary to make general addition to the ladder service, as many of the ladders now in use cannot be considered as in good condition for much longer ser- vice. I would recommend the purchase of a new 65-feet Bangor, two 35-feet ladders and a complete set of stub ladders for No. 1 Truck. The two 35-feet ladders now in use should be taken to New Worcester and kept where they can be used in case of ne- cessity, for this service they will answer for a number of years to come although not in condition for the more severe work near the centre of the city. By the use of ladders at one fire on Main street 17 persons were taken from the fourth story of a burning building when other means of exit were cut off, without injury,-one of the strongest arguments I can offer in support of recommendation that this branch of the department should be as well if not better provided with the necessary apparatus than any other.
Several fire escapes have been constructed by the owners of buildings during the year, for which there is reason to be grate-
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ful, although there is abundant opportunity for continued activity among the most expensive buildings in the city. I would also recommend the adoption of Rice's fire escape for this depart- ment. By its use ladders can be raised where it is now impos- sible for the firemen to work, and with it in more favorable loca- tions a few men can do the work of many. The trials which have been made have given such satisfaction that I do not hesitate to express the opinion that, once adopted, the Rice fire escape will be admitted to be so valuable in the near future that it will be retained indefinitely.
WATER AND HYDRANTS.
By the introduction of the water of Tatnuck Brook the amount of pressure on the low service hydrants, particularly those on the west side, has been greatly improved. The setting of new hy- drants has been continued wherever the water pipes have been extended, and by the order recently adopted by the City Council, the village of Tatnuck will soon be protected in a similar manner, which reinforces my recommendation for the extension of the Fire Alarm service in that direction.
Although not strictly in my province, it is a matter of so much importance that I do not hesitate to call your attention to the importance of extending the water service to Lake View, where there is a great deal of property now unprotected. With a hydrant service there I do not anticipate trouble in maintaining a volunteer hose company in that section.
The section around Bloomingdale should also have better fire protection.
Harmonious relations continue to exist between the Water and Fire Departments.
EXPENDITURES.
The appropriation for the year was $51,000.00, and the revenue $1,172.13, a total of $52,172.13. The expenditures were $50,- 812.08, leaving a balance of $1,360.05.
The estimate for the ensuing year calls for an increase in the
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appropriation, while believing that it is necessary always to be economical in the expenditures of the money of other people, it seems to me that the truest economy calls for such an outlay as will keep the department most efficient. The increase comes from the call for the reconstruction of the Fire Alarm Telegraph, which, in my opinion cannot longer be delayed without incurring unreasonable risk.
RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
The conservative management of the Fireman's Relief Asso- ciation has firmly established it in favor with the firemen and the public. Its object, the assistance of firemen injured while in the discharge of their duties, has commended itself to the public. Without solicitation there have been handsome contributions to the Association's fund during the year, which have been received with grateful acknowledgments. During the year the payments amounted to $550.25, and January 1st, the cash on hand amounted to $4,061.07; cash paid out during the year to fire- men injured, $163.00.
CONCLUSION.
The work of the year has been satisfactory as a whole in results. The fire losses have not been serious when the nature of the premises in which the fires have started is considered, although showing an increase over the year 1882. The effort has been to advance the standard of efficiency where possible, the determination, not to allow the department's reputation to suffer. In both directions we are satisfied to let the record tell the story to the many who have in any way aided the work of the men and to your honorable body for the generous consideration of our recommendations. In conclusion I desire to express my individ- ual thanks to his Honor the Mayor, for his interest in, and kind consideration of, all matters connected with this department, and to the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department, whose assistance and co-operation have been promptly and cheerfully rendered, and to City Treasurer Barton, City Clerk Towne, and
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City Auditor Griffin, the thanks of the Board for the friendly interest they have taken in the Department, and for their devo- tion of extra time and services for our accommodation.
It is a gratification to note the good attention paid by the Water Department to the good improvement and increased water supply for fire purposes, all of which contributes to the efficiency of the department ; to the Superintendent of Public Buildings, Charles H. Peck, for many favors shown ; to the Press, which has taken kindly notice of the department on many occasions, and done much to encourage the institution, my hearty thanks are hereby extended.
SIMON E. COMBS, Chief of Department.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Appropriation,
Less amount transferred to Interest,
$51,000 00 1,000 00
$50,000 00
RECEIVED.
For Buttons and old hose sold,
$12 80
Manure,
240 92
Use of engine,
22 20
Labor and materials sold,
70 55
Substitute and fines,
4 00
Labor of men and teams,
805 87
Amount refunded,
3 79
Rent of roof of engine house,
12 00
$1,172 13
$51,172 13
EXPENDED.
For Salary of S. E. Combs, Chief Engineer,
$1,200 00
66
Wm. Brophy, Asst. Engineer,
250 00
" G. S. Coleman,
250 00
66
" E. L. Vaughn,
66
250 00
66
" C. H. Mills, 66
66
250 00
66
" Wm. Brophy, Clerk,
150 00
66 Wm. Brophy, Electrician,
795 84
Pay roll of men, Stewards and Drivers,
12,375 50
66
Steamer No. 1,
1,792 50
66
66
66
2,
1,774 00
66
66
66
3,
1,757 00
Hose Co. " 1,
1,266 00
66
66
2,
1,240 00
66
66
4,
1,297 25
.6
66
5,
1,213 92
66
6,
1,074 25
66
66
66
6 7,
1,255 00
66
66
66 8,
1,164 20
66
66
Eagle Hose Co. No. 3,
16 00
66
66
66 Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1, 66
" 2,
1,690 00
66
Babcock Extinguisher,
457 00
Paid for horses,
870 00
Hose wagon,
375 00
Repairs of apparatus,
212 12
2,593 50
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FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Paid for repairs of houses,
982 16
Alarms for fire (blowing whistle),
171 50
Horses for drawing apparatus,
255 00
Material for and repair of telegraph,
1,307 47
Hose and repairs of same,
2,315 97
Harnesses, blankets and repairs of same,
485 13
Hay, grain and straw,
3,540 84
Medicine and attendance on horses,
38 75
Oil, soap, brushes, &c.,
147 42
Coal and wood,
1,198 85
Gas,
487 30
Sleigh runners,
25 00
Horse-cart and wagons,
245 00
Painting wagon,
15 00
Fire alarm and Indicator boxes,
671 20
Bell striker,
698 75
Printing,
187 73
Blacksmithing,
442 44
Freight, trucking and express,
28 03
Furniture, bedding, fixtures and repairs of same,
711 29
Stationery, stamps, &c.,
22 87
Hardware and tools,
343 43
Paints and oil,
161 93
Hack and horse hire,
41 70
Rent of telephone,
2 26
Washing bedding, &c.,
314 81
Waste,
23 65
Iron and steel,
11 41
Clipping horses,
4 00
Traveling expenses,
7 55
Clerical labor,
15 00
Rent of power, &c.,
135 61
Telegrams,
25
Refreshments for firemen,
: 50
Buttons,
22 50
Pasturing horse,
8 70
Expense of parade, music, hack and horse hire and collation,
170 00
$50,812 08
Balance unexpended and transferred to Sinking Fund, $1,360 05
Jan.
Feb.
March.| April.
May.
June.
July.
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
TOTAL.
NUMBER OF TIMES, ENGI- NEERS AND COMPANIES ATTENDING AT FIRES AND ALARMS DURING THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1883.
Box.
| Still.
Box.
Still.
Box.
Still.
| Box.
Still.
Box.
Still.
Box.
Still.
Box.
Still.
Box.
Still.
|Box.
| Still.
Box.
| Still.
Still.
Box.
Still.
Telephone.
Box.
Still.
Telephone.
Total.
S. E. Combs, Chief, Wm. Brophy, Ist Asst.
5
1
1
6
1
7
1 10
2
5
3
3
1
1
6
1
4
1
7 7
1
6
61
2
1}
74
G. S. Coleman, 2nd
4
1
6
5
6
1
5
1
3
1
1
7
1
2
5
1
52 42
1
3
56
4
1
6
3
6
1
5
5
2
1
5
1
4
2
5
1
47
3
10
60
Extinguisher
No. 1,
2
1
1
3
1
3
1
7
3
5
1
3
1
5
1
2
7
1
5
9
1
2
55
Hook and Ladder No. 1, Hook and Ladder No. 2,
No. 1.
4
1
7
1
4
1
7
7
1
1
1
1
4
1
1 1
5 2
1 1
8 6
1
1
7
43
1
8
52
Steamer
No. 2,
4
1
3
1
4
3
1
2
1
6
1
3
1
1
3 3 3
5 5
1
8
1
1
1
2
Hose Company
No. 2,
3
1
1
4
1
1
7
1
7 1 3
1
1
4 4
1
1
1
2
1
8
11
65
Hose Company
No. 5,
5
2
1
4
1
6
1
4
1
5
1
3
1
1
3 3 2
5 4 3
6 6 3 8
40 46 22 36
1
9
46
Hose Company
No. 7,
3
Hose Company
No. 8,
1
7
1
1
7
2
2 10 2
74
27
18
119
Hose Company Fire Patrol
No. 9, No. 1,
5
4
1
1
00
2
7
10
00
co
01
1
1
1
4
1
2 10
2
69
6
16
91
1
8
1
11
4
1
1
2 3
6
1
1
6
1
3
1
3
1
6
1
6
1
6
6
1
5 9
2 3
1 2
3 2
2
2
1
1
2
5
1
1
7
1
51 58
5
74
Hose Company
No. 1,
1
1
1
4
1
4
1
1
8 7
2 2
1 2
2 4
1 1
1
1
Hose Company
No. 3,
0
2
Hose Company
Hose Company
No. 6.
1
17
1
2
4
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
8
2
1
11
3
1
1
4 1
1
1
1
2
5
3 2
1
2
25
3 4
1
6
1
66
Steamer
No. 3,
1
1
5
3
6
9
6
1
4
1
6 5
1
8 9 6 8
53
1
3
57
E. L. Vaughn, 3rd Chas. M. Mills, 4th
66
2
1
3
2
7
1
5
5
1
7
5
1
3
3
58
10 13
82
3
1
52 49 66 32
2
41
Steamer
| Telephone.
Telephone.
Telephone.
Telephone.
Telephone.
Telephone.
| Telephone.
Telephone.
| Telephone.
| Telephone. | Box.
| Telephone.
1
3
45
4
6
3
5
2
5
6
1
41
No. 4,
1
1
1
7 2 3
1
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MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FIRES AND ALARMS, INSURANCE AND LOSSES IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER, FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 1883.
ALARMS.
BUILDINGS. .
CONTENTS.
LOSSES, NO INSURANCE.
Ingiueers and Co.s attending at Fires during the Month.
' 11 Assistant.
2 Assistant.
3 Assistant.
4 Assistant.
Steamers.
Hose Company.
H. & L.
DATE.
Box ..
STILL.
TELEPHONE.
LOCATION.
How OCCUPIED.
POWER USED.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF OCCUPANT.
OR PARTIAL
INSURANCE.
Loss.
INSURANCE.
Loss.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
1.45 A. M.
1133 Union Street.
Wood.
A. H. Sears.
C. W. Clatin. Four Families.
Partial.
$15 00
$38 50
1.56 A. M.
34
75 Water Street.
Saloon.
Christian Schlenker.
James Moran.
90 00
$600 00 75 00
38 55
10
2.49 A. M.
68
.
Hawkins Street.
Dwelling.
J. D. Bell.
J. D. Bell.
450 00
75 00
13
1.45 A. M.
Cor. Belknap & Plym'th.
Flag House.
B. & A. R. R.
B. & A. R. R.
Total.
13
8
A. M.
37 Myrtle Street.
Dwelling.
J. H. Barton.
For Families.
13
8.45 A. M.
1
140 Union Street.
Briek.
Machine Shop.
H. P. Draper.
A. M. Powell.
10.55 P. M.
1
Rear of 300 Main St. 799 Matu Street.
Wood.
Dwelling.
L. N. Dowucs.
Two Families. E. L. Sumner.
Partial.
25 15
38 21
Lamp set fire to eurtaln. Chimney fire.
1
+
23
7
A. M.
1
1 Allen Court.
=
Wm. H. Dexter.
N. G. Burbank & Co.
Vapor igniting from kerosene
24
6
P. M.
1
40 Webster Street.
Albert Curtis
C. A. Allen.
Partial.
1,500 00
5 00
Over heated grate.
30
2.40 P. M.
23
Foster Street.
Briek.
Steam.
Wor. Felting Co.
5,000 00
100,000 00
40 00
Sparks from pieker.
$11,950 00
$592 15
$104,675 00
$242 16
$50 00
644I 431.
3 4 .
27232.
51.27
MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FIRES AND ALARMS, INSURANCE AND LOSSES IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER, FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 1883.
ALARMS.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
LOSSES, No INSURANCE.
TIME.
LOCATION.
How OCCUPIED.
POWER USED.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME. OF OCCUPANT.
TOTAL OR PARTIAL Loss.
INSURANCE.
Loss.
INSURANCE.
Loss.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
3 Do ce DATE.
8.47 P. M.
162 & 164 Front Street. Brick. 36 Cambridge Street.
Wood.
Dwelling.
C. C. Houghton. Mrs. Luey Knowlton. John D. Washburn. Wm. T. Merrifield.
Partial.
$1
550 00
$6 40
10 10
8.25 P. M.
1
80 Highland Street.
=
Briek. Wood. Briek.
Moulding Works. Dwelling. Organ Reeds.
Steam. Steam.
Henry G. Upham. Stephen Salisbury.
1,600 00
27 73
25 00
Cloths too near stove. Steam pipe.
21
5 A. M.
1
1
1
1
1
1
11 .
1
1
1. .
1 1 .
2 2
$3,150 00|
833 13
$27 00|
gineers and Co.s attending at Fires during the month.
- 2 Assistant.
1,3 Assistant.
4 Assistant.
Steamers.
Hose Company.
H. & L.
Babcock
8
7.20 A. M.
1
6.55 P. M.
-
11 Linden Street.
19
1
19 Cypress Street.
Partial.
$2 00
[Reflection froin stove, Defeetive ehiinney. Chimney fire. Upsetting kerosene lamp. " stove.
7.20 A. M. 5.56 P. M.
1
14 George Street. 25 Union Street.
BUILDINGS.
Box.
STILL
1234 1234 56 789
1
21
1
-
Fire Patrol.
24
.
-
+
.
-
-
*
111
.
1
1
.
.
1.29 P. M.
24
399 Southbridge Street.
=
John Gilman.
$1,800 00 350 00 500 00
$50 00
Over heated stove. Rags Igniting from stove. Oily waste.
12.55 P. M.
1
20
5.50 P. M.
8
15 Chatham Place.
=
-
1
1
22
11.24 A. M.
1 Harvard Street.
A. B. R. Sprague.
D. W. Pond.
12 00
6 90
Smoke from furnace pipe.
E. L. Sumner.
1,800 00 2,500 00
1,500 00 1,000 00
Hot ashes. Sparks from elimney. Unknown.
1
2 3
4
2
3
4 5
6 7
8
9
1
Babcock.
Fire Patrol.
13
Hot ashes.
16
+
1
.
+
.
*
1
1 .
1
1
Wor. Felting Co.
TOTAL
TIME.
CAUSE OF FIRE.
CLASS OF BUILDINGS.
Stahle. Dwelling.
.4
11
Steam.
Produee Store. Dwelling. Felt Mill.
CLASS OF
CAUSE OF FIRE.
TELEPHONE.
Heel Manufacturing. |Steam.
G. S. Hatch & Co. Mrs. McDermott. John D. Washburn. J. H. Willard. S. Kenney. Henry G. Upham. Monroe Organ Reed Co.
1
.
11
.
1
-
1
Loss.
1 1
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FIRES AND ALARMS, INSURANCE AND LOSSES IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER, FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 1883.
ALARMS.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
LOSSES, NO INSURANCE.
Engineers and Co.s attending at Fires during the Month.
TOTAL
TIME.
LOCATION
How OCCUPIED.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF OCCUPANT.
OR PARTIAL Loss.
INSURANCE.
Loss.
INSURANCE.
Logs.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
Chief.
1 Assistant.
2 Assistant.
3 Assistant.
4 Assistant.
Steamers.
Hose Company.
H. & L.
Fire Patrol.
2
4.45 P. M.
41
Brick.
Partial.
$2,200 00
86 31
$500 00
Sparks from locomotive.
1
.
*
41
73 Hanover Street.
Dwelling.
Mrs. S. E. Tainter.
Two Families.
3,300 00
1 50
Sparks I'rom chimney. Unknown.
8
5.12 P. M.
14 Colton Street.
Wood.
Mary Kelley.
James B. Whittum. George F. Hewett.
85 58
$20
9.28 12. M.
34 Foster St.
Brick.
Liquor Store.
Mrs. Henry Clark.
10
-
18
1
Wood. =
A. B. R. Sprague. Joseph Davis heirs. Patrick McCarty.
Partial.
2,000 00 5,500 00
400 00 6 50
25 00 From No. 20.
.
16
1
480 Main Street.
Brick. Wood.
Crockery Store. Dwelling.
Clark, Sawyer & Co. Jobu B. Goodell.
4,000 00
13 40
4,000 00
18 50
Uuknown.
#
1
Rubbish
Wood.
Unoccupied.
G 00
Sparks from chimney.
24
12.10 P. M.
1
36 & 38 School Street.
Carpenter Shop. Dwelling. Church.
City of Worcester. Patrick Ward. Society.
2,000 00
5 00
Over heated furnace pipe.
$19,350 00|
$618 29
$4,500 00
$23 50
$111 00
$70 00
8 8 343624
5 9
44152
4 6
7 18
MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FIRES AND ALARMS, INSURANCE AND LOSSES IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER, FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 1883.
Engineers and Co.s attending at Fires during the month.
TOTAL
TIME
LOCATION.
How OCCUPIED.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF OCCUPANT.
OR PARTIAL Loss.
INSURANCE.
Loss.
INSURANCE.
Loss.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
Chief
1
2
4
%
8
6
7
8
9
1
2
8
6
5.5 P. M.
7
167 Washington St.
Geo. Brooks.
Geo. Brooks.
= =
$10,000 00 1,000 00 2.000 00
$17,000 00
82,233 3
6
Α. Μ.
53 Pearl Street.
Charles L. Nichols.
Charles L. Nichols.
1,000 00
Partial.
1,000 00
$10 00 Trimmings igniting from lamp.
.
16
10.10 A. M.
Curtis Street.
16
11.42 A. M.
1
305 Main Street.
Grocery.
W. H. Hackett.
Partial.
1,000 00
9 03
26
3.10 P. M.
8.25 P. M.
$10 00
Unknown.
28
2.25 A. M.
69 School Street.
Dwelling.
25
.
29
4.5 P. M.
Rear 100 Lamartine St.
Willard F. Pond.
29
4.50 P. M.
1 318 Main Street.
Brick.
Dwelling.
Boyden heirs.
$15,000 00
$290 51
$18,000 00.
$2,255 83;
$10 00
$10 00
7/ 8| 3| 2| 3| 4
2 5
8 4
33462
2
7
5 7
11.20 P. M.
64
35 Mendon Street. 44
Barn.
Patrick Scully
100 00 250 00
100 00
890 00
00[Defective chimney. Smoke from chimney. False alarm.
6.50 P. M.
.
Dwelling.
D. W. Pond.
Chimney fire. Incendiary.
15
A. M.
1
1.02 P. M
20 Pond Street.
1.02 P. M
22 Pond Street.
Michael Lavin.
Over heated furnace.
#
20
1
21
7.14 A. M. 7.15 A. M.
32
Rear 44 Exchange St.
Dwight Foster. City of Worcester. Patrick Ward.
Partial.
15 00
28
4.50 P. M.
61 Green Street.
31
4
M
1
Main Street.
Brick.
Ist Unitarian Church.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
LOSSES, No INSURANCE.
1 Assistant.
2 Assistant.
3 Assistant.
4 Assistant.
Steamers.
Hose Company.
H. & L.
Fire Patrol.
1 9 DATE.
6.53 P. M. 15
40 North Street. 2 Cherry Street.
Wood. Brick. Wood.
Dwelling. Heel Factory. Dwelling.
Steam.
Joseph Davis. A. H. Dean.
Twenty-two Families. A. H. Dean.
Partial.
$281 48
Chimney fre. Unknown. Sparks from Chimney. Gas light igniting window curtain. Upsetting kerosene lantern.
3.25 P. M. 7.5 P. M.
1
179 Main Street.
Brick. Wood.
Wire Goods Shop.
National Manufg. Co. Wm. J. Hart. Albert Curtis. Harrison Bliss heirs.
Jeremiah Brinkworth.
J. Brinkworth.
-
2G
107 Thomas Street.
Out Housc.
Edward Gonld. J. Chapleau. N. Paine heirs. Mrs. John Wood.
Geo. Liberty. L. W. Smith. Unoccupied. Mrs. A. M. Fuller.
Children playing with matches. Vapor from kerosene stove.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
. .
I
16
11.7 P. M.
37
19 North Ashland St. Hopeville.
Brick. Wood. =
Dwelling.
Robt. Bruman.
1
A. M.
1
31 Summer Street.
Brick. Wood. =
Dining Room. Dwelling.
National Manufg. Co. Mrs. Cutting. Four Families.
10
3 Washington Square.
TELEPHONE.
CLASS OF BUILDINGS.
POWER USED.
Box.
STILL
3
1
4 5
Babcock.
8
1
13
Wood in stove oven. Alcohol igniting from candle. Sparks from chimney. Chimney fire.
13 41
Defective chimney. Sawdust spittoon.
.
Grocery. Barn.
Two Families. F. G. Heath & Co. E. Adams.
$5 00
Unknown.
7.40 P. M.
63
Wood.
Barber Shop.
Chimney smoking.
1
3 4
7
8
9
1
Babcock.
HA+ N DATE. 4
Box.
STILL
1
2
3
4
1 2
6
-
.
1
1
P. M.
102 Thomas Street. 242 Mechanic Strcet. 3 Bridge Street.
|Dwelling. Hotel.
Mrs. Penelope Comins. J. E. Day. E. Adams.
Partial. Total. Partial.
Twenty Families. Patrick McCarty.
25 00 Spark from chimney.
46
10.40 P. M.
11.4 P. M.
34 May Street. Rear of 553 Main St.
John B. Goodell.
Partial.
Hot ashes.
21
-
1
.
1
42
TELEPHONE.
CLASS OF BUILDING8.
POWER USED.
CAUSE OF FIRE.
10.36 A. M.
3.47 P. M 5
1 Cor. Myrtle & So'dge 1 Harvard Street. 20 North Street-
46
Roxana Conliu. R. C. Taylor.
ALARMS.
CAUSE OF FIRE.
10.17 P. M. 5, 63
1 1
.
227
MONTHLY STATEMENT OF FIRES AND ALARMS, INSURANCE AND LOSSES IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER, FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY 31, 1883.
ALARMS.
BUILDINGS.
CONTENTS.
LOSSES, NO INSURANCE.
Engineers and Co.s attending at Fires during the Month.
TIME.
LOCATION.
HOW OCCUPIED.
NAME OF OWNER.
NAME OF OCCUPANT.
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