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Add dividend to January, 1900 50 00
Total, January, 1900 $2,550 00
B. DELMONT LOCKE, Treasurer.
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REPORT OF CONSOLIDATED BOARD.
CEMETERIES.
PERPETUAL CARE OF CEMETERY LOTS.
The amount of this fund, January, 1899, de- posited in the Arlington Five Cents Savings Bank, was.
$7,703 84
Interest added to January, 1900. 302 70
Amount received during the year 1899, less
amount credited to cemeteries. 575 00
Total, January, 1900. $8,581 54
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand, Dec. 31, 1898. $26 81
Appropriation for 1899. 350 00
Amount received during the year 1899, viz:
For care of lots. 764 00
For new lots.
1,315 00
For grading, repairs on lots, etc 736 59
From Perpetual Care Fund. 225 00
$3,417 40
EXPENDITURES.
Paid E. S. Chapman, Supt. $760 00 Police duty and extra labor 113.25.
Expenses 8 50
$881 75
Amount carried forward, $881 75
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Amount brought forward, $881 75
Paid W. W. Rawson & Co., plants, shrubs, etc. 167 33
C. A. Hutchinson, sods. 10 50
R. A. Welch, loam.
110.00
John Donovan, loam.
19 50
J. Mahoney, loam.
10 50
Dennis Reardon, gravel.
68 00
George H. Lowe, concreting.
384 48
Peirce & Winn Co., pipe, cement, etc.
241 67
Austin Ford & Son, flag stone, etc.
50 50
John Tutten, sockets and
labor
64 00
R. W. Shattuck & Co., tools, pipe, etc.
79 34
Charles Gott, tools and re- pairs
34 60
Knowles & Marden, tools ... 8 58
C. H. Rennison, sharpeners. .
3 00
Parry Bros. & Co., brick ....
23 50
Geo. B. Tilton, redressing marble
10 00
C. A. Hardy, lettering, etc. .
26 50
A. W. Hastings & Co., window frames .
8 30
S. Stickney & Co., paints, etc. 2 53
W. Chisholm, ladders. . .... H. A. Emerson & Co., lumber
4 55
54 20
T. G. Kaulbeck & Co., repair- ing straps.
1 00
H. S. Adams, C. E., services.
92 63
Amount carried forward, $2,356 96
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Amount brought forward, $2,356 96
Paid R. A. Swan, clerk . 39 00
E. W. Noyes, printing. 3 75
I. Deane & Co., letter book. . 1 50
Arlington Post Office, en- velopes 21 20
Labor 957 75
Geo. W. McClellan, expressing
50
American Express Co., ex- pressing 1 25
Balance of cash on hand, Dec. 30, 1899 35 49
$3,381 91
$3,417 40
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CHIEF OF POLICE.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen of the Town of Arlington:
GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to submit herewith the annual report of the condition and doings of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 1899.
ARRESTS.
Whole number of arrests for the year 188
Males 182
Females
6
Adults
155
Minors
33
The offences for which arrests have been made are as follows:
Assault 5
Attempt to rescue prisoners
1
Attempt to ravish.
1
Bastardy
1
Breaking and entering
1
Cruelty to animalo.
1
Disturbing public peace.
20
Disturbance on street car
1
Drunkenness 95
Default warrant.
1
Delirium tremens. 2
Disorderly conduct. 9
Embezzlement 1
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
Forgery
1
Larceny
15
Liquor nuisance.
10
Malicious mischief .
3
Insane
1
Trespass
12
Tramps
2
Walking on R. R. tracks.
1
Violation town by-law.
1
Violation of the gamc-law
1
Violation of park rules.
1
Stealing a ride.
1
Total . 188
LODGERS.
Whole number of lodgers
586
Males 582
Females
4
Adults 582
Minors
4
White
584
Colored
2
Foreign born
316
American born. 270
MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES PERFORMED.
Accidents reported. . 36
Buildings found open and secured 58
Cases investigated .
45
Contagious diseases reported. 45
Dead bodies cared for 1
Dead animals found . 5
Defective hydrants .. 2
Defective streets and sidewalks. 31
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REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE.
Defective water-pipes .. . 12
Defective wires (electric and telephone). 64
Dogs killed.
22
Disturbances suppressed .
6
Fire alarms.
18
Fires extinguished without alarm
8
Lanterns hung in dangerous places
127
Notices for Board of Health.
15
Notices to delinquent dog owners
125
Lost children cared for.
9
Sick and injured persons cared for
10
Stray teams cared for
23
Street obstructions removed.
42
Search warrants served.
7
COURT RECORD.
Number of days in attendance at Third District Court. 230
Number of person paying fines.
91
Committed for non-payment of fines 46
Discharged
6
Placed on file
25
Probation
1
State farm.
1
Insane Hospital .
1
To grand jury.
13
Turned over to other officers
2
Cases continued . 2
Total. 188
POLICE ORGANIZATION.
Headquarters, Town Hall Building. ALONZO S. HARRIMAN, Chief.
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PATROLMEN.
GARRITT BARRY,
GARRET J. CODY,
JOHN DUFFY,
DANIEL M. HOOLEY,
ANDREW IRWIN,
FRED E. SMITH,
JAMES E. WHITTEN,
CHARLES H. WOODS.
The chief and two patrolmen are on duty in the daytime; dur- ing the night, six patrolmen are on duty.
$8,400 police appropriation and court fees.
For a detailed account of all expenses, see Town Treasurer's report.
APPOINTMENT.
During the past year there has been an increase of one man to the force. April 1st, Fred E. Smith was appointed as patrolman, and assigned to night duty.
NO-LICENSE LAW.
A constant effort has been made during the year to suppress the illegal sales of intoxicating liquor with very gratifying re- sults, ten persons having been summoned into court for liquor nuisances. Eight were fined, one placed on file, and one dis- charged.
RECOMMENDATIONS. '
I would respectfully recommend that another telephone box be connected with the police line, to be located at the corner of Warren and Park streets.
I would also recommend that some kind of a wagon be pro- cured, to be used as a patrol wagon, and general use for this de- partment.
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CONCLUSION.
In concluding this report, I desire to thank your honorable board and all others who have so kindly assisted me in the per- formance of my duties.
I would also thank the members of the department for the prompt and efficient manner in which they have discharged their several duties.
Respectfully submitted, ALONZO S. HARRIMAN, Chief of Police.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
GENTLEMEN-I herewith submit my annual report for the year ending December 31, 1899, offering suggestions and recom- mendations for your consideration.
Fortunately we have had no large fires with which to contend the past year. No fire getting beyond the building in which it started, showing the promptness of the firemen to respond.
FIRE AND ALARMS.
The department has been called out to thirty-one alarms, eighteen of which were bell alarm and thirteen still or telephone calls; this shows the advantage of the telephone in the hose-, houses.
Date.
1899.
Box.
Value of
Building.
Insurance
Value of
Contents.
Insurance
Loss on
Building.
Loss of
Contents.
Jan. 7
35
W. G. Peck, house.
$7.500 2,000
$6.500 2,000
$2,000 1,000 .... 400
$1,500 800
$1,250
$720 ...
Apr. 2
23
Mrs. E. E. Tappan, pig house
300
200
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150
300
Apr. 18
52
Grass fire, Crescent Hill. .
Apr. 19
46
Grass fire. David Irwin ..
Apr. 28
Sti lalarm, Devil's den ...
Apr. 28
Still alarm. Wyman's meadow
Apr. 29
Still alarm, H. Mc Manus' woods
May 14
Still alarm, grass fires, Niles estate ...
June 4
54
R. W. Barr, barn.
300 8,000
300 6,000
300 1,500
200 1,500
300 20
200
June 12
39
Robbins estate (town)
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June 19
Still alarm, grass fire.
1,000
500
200
400
40
138
July
4
36
Mrs. A. G. Peck, Boat house.
100
.... 1,000
1,000
500
795
200
July 4
July 20
26
3,000
1,500
1.500
1.500
1,200
1,100
Aug. 1
39
1,000
600 2,000
500 500
500
27
132.50
Aug. 19
Still alarm, dump on Mystic st
Aug. 22
Still alarm, chemical works .. Still alarm, Post Office block. Still alarm. Chas. Gott house. Dr. Dennett's house.
3,300
3.200
1,500 1,500
1,000 1,000
40
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Ang. 25
54
Mrs. Juliu Kohler
2.500
2,000
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Aug. 29
40
Sarah Hoolev house.
1,000
700
500
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26
5
Sept. 7
Still alarm, P. Breen.
2,500
2,000
1,000
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2,000
200
Oct. 26
23
F. Bowman, slaughter house
...
Dec.
6
Still alarm, A. . F. Brooks house.
1,900
1,500
1,000
700
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Feb. 13
52
W. J. Hancock, house.
Feb. 13
52
W. J. Hancock, second alarm
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July
4
15
R. J. Hardy's barn ..
2,000
Aug. 5
36
Still alarm, grass fire, A. B. C. W. W. Rawson's head house. Pattee estate, owned by town A. Bowman, tailor ..
4,000
Aug. 22
Ang. 22
Aug. 22
Oct. 25
23
F. Bowman, slaughter house.
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July 4
36
C. Caterino, fruit store.
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REPORT OF CHIEF ENGINEER.
The most serious fire occurred July 20th, at which W. W. Rawson's head-house was destroyed. This was owing to the in- flammable condition of the building and the time the building was burning before the alarm was sounded.
MEMBERSHIP.
The membership remains as in last year's report, very few hav- ing asked for discharge.
APPARATUS.
The apparatus is as last year. Hose Wagon 3 received a coat of varnish, but further than this but little has been expended. Hose Wagon 2 should go through the repair shop, also Hose Wagon 1.
BUILDINGS.
No extensive repairs have been made other than the keeping up of the ordinary wear and tear.
A new hot-water heater has been placed in Hose 3 house, and I think hereafter there will be no trouble in regard to heating the building.
HOSE.
We have 5,500 feet in fair condition, no new hose having been purchased for two years. Some provision for this should be made at an early period, as it is very important that plenty of good hose be always ready for use.
FIRE ALARM.
This branch of the system is in fair condition. One serious burn-out occurred August 22, caused by the breaking of the guy wire on the Arlington and Winchester Street R. R.
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FIREMAN'S RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
The Association is in good condition. We have paid more for sickness this year than ever before, and it is of great benefit to the members. The active members, in case of sickness, receive $5 per week and the past members $3.
HORSES.
A new pair of horses has been purchased for the Truck, which, when broken in, will do good service.
The old horses will be placed in Hose 1. The horses this year have consumed :
866 bushel of oats, amounting to. $319 70
33,009 pounds of hay, amounting to. 290 14
4,388 pounds of straw, amounting to. 32 63
Total. . $642 47 Making a cost of each horse per week, 1.544.
SUGGESTIONS.
Again I suggest that the citizens acquaint themselves with the location of the nearest fire alarm box and the workings of the same. Also, that a few more boxes be placed in different sections of the town.
I would also suggest that a permanent man be employed as a relief. Each permanent man has certain days off each month.
Also would I suggest, that a piece of land be leased and a cheap shed be erected for the storage of the fire department property; and also, that some exercise wagons be purchased.
A storage battery for the use of the fire alarm would be of great saving to the town, also a repeater, and the alarms divided into four or more circuit would be of great benefit.
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APPROPRIATION.
To meet the expenses of the ensuing year, I would recommend the sum of $8,500.
CONCLUSION.
I wish to express my thanks to your Honorable Board for the courteous and gentlemanly manner in which you have received me in my official duty. To my engineers, my thanks for the hearty co-operation in all fire matters. To the officers and mem- bers, my thanks for the cheerful manner with which they have performed their duty, and for all interest shown; and to the citi- zens, my thanks for the kind words and interest given to the fire department.
Respectfully submitted, CHARLES GOTT, Chief Fire Department.
REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1899.
To the Inhabitants of the Town of Arlington:
The School Committee make the following report for the year ending December 31st, 1899.
The total appropriation for the year has been expended, to- gether with the income for the year of the Cutter and Russell funds. It was anticipated at the beginning of the year, that an additional appropriation might be required at the November meeting. This was avoided by the use of a part, $270.00, of the accumulated income of the Cutter fund, leaving the balance of that income about $320.12. The income of the Pratt fund has been used to the extent of $161.25 only. School expenses have now so materially increased that a larger appropriation than usual will be required for the coming year. Our School accommoda- tions are, with the exception of the Cutter building, very satis- factory, and practically all that can be desired. The school ex- penditures appear in the Treasurer's report.
The dedicatory exercises of the new Locke building took place early in the year, the Secretary of the State Board of Education delivering the address.
On account of the large number of pupils in Grade I. of the Cutter School during the spring term of 1899, Mrs. Helen Learned was employed as assistant for that term. The same con- ditions at the Crosby School necessitated the opening of an ad-
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ditional primary room there, during the spring term. Miss Esther G. Babson was the teacher. Miss Eulalie L. Herald from Holbrook was engaged to act as a substitute for one year in Grades VI. and VII. of the Locke School, a vacancy caused by detailing Miss Sara N. Phelps to supervise the music. Miss Flor- ence Wiley, a Normal School graduate, and teacher of several years' experience was employed to have charge of the new room, Grades IV. and V., opened in September at the Locke building. Miss Vina B. Rogers of Gardner was selected to have charge of the new school, Grade IV., at the Crosby building, opened last September. The resignation of Miss Mabelle E. Porter, of the Cutter School and Miss Ella R. Stearns of the Locke caused vacancies which were filled by the appointment of Miss Eva Gertrude Jones of Stoneham to Grades V. and VI. of the Cutter School and Miss Effie M. Philbrook of Portsmouth to Grade I. of the Locke School.
The Statute requirements relating to physiology and hygiene have been complied with by the passage of a vote substantially as outlined in the last report.
The plan of giving to one man the duties of principal of the Russell School, and the duties of general superintendency, is a good one, and is accomplishing all that could be obtained by the employment of an additional person to act only as superintendent, and at a considerable saving of expense to the town. Mr. Sut- cliffe has performed the joint duties of principal and superin- tendent in a thoroughly satisfactory manner, and it is believed that the condtion of the Schools was never more efficient than at present. The relation between the superintendent and teachers is most harmonious, and the work is being done by all the teachers in a pleasant and profitable manner.
The problem, however, of getting the best results out of public schools is not yet fully solved. The whole subject of school work requires most careful consideration by all parties interested. The
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Commonwealth might itself make a wise expenditure of money in securing the service of the most competent persons, to determine the extent and scope of the different subjects to be taught in the schools, and the due use of the time of the pupil during school hours. There ought to be a consensus of opinion among those qualified to judge upon all matters relating to the instructing and developing of the child's mind. The Commonwealth ought to be willing to furnish to towns pamphlets illustrative of the proper method of teaching the different subjects, so that at least one good method might be obtainable by every teacher. Communities, Committees, and Schools employ the present universal method of grading and classification of pupils, partly because other com- munities, committees, and schools employ it, and partly because of the difficulty of determining what changes should be made. They all seem to be bound fast to a system, which does not merit general approval. Too many subjects are taught in the schools, the time of the pupil is too much "cut up," too little time is left for study during school hours, and there is too little attention paid to the individual pupil, and too little opportunity for the in- dividual's easy and profitable work. In some way classes for reci- tation work should be made small enough to combine those only who can do the assigned work understandingly and without fret or strain. A great good would come if parents and those other- wise interested, in each community, would turn their attention to school matters. Improvements, if found, depend for their suc- cess upon the support of intelligent public sentiment.
The several schools require no individual mention as they share equally the commendation of the Committee. The highest ideals are being sought for by the teachers of each school.
It required only a few dollars out of the general fund to com- plete the changes for which the special appropriation for the Rus- sell School was made in 1898. Nevertheless about $123.75 was expended this year out of the general school fund for that special
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purpose by reason of the action of the town in carrying the bal- ance of that fund appearing in the last report of the Excess and Deficiency account.
The Committee recommend that all school balances should be carried to the credit of the schools and not be diverted to other purposes. If any such balances are to be disposed of otherwise than for school purposes, there should first be returned to the special funds the amounts taken from them.
It is desirable to continue the replacement of the old furniture in the Russell School with that of a modern adjustable pattern, but this can probably be done from time to time out of the gen- eral appropriation.
The matter of grading the Crosby yard should be covered by an appropriation specially made for that purpose when the town determines it to be wise to make the improvement. The necessity for action exists at the present time.
The attention of the town is called to the necessity of an en- largement of the girls' play-ground at the Russell School by the removal of the building belonging to the town and adjoining the school lot. A very great improvement will also be made to the street and the neighborhood by the removal. So far as the pecuniary loss to the town is concerned, and as to how much that should be considered, the town alone must be the judge.
The Robbins Spring House should be abandoned at as early a date as practicable. This might be done by the transfer of some pupils from the Cutter District to the Locke District, until a new school building shall be erected in the Cutter District. This new building is in every way desirable.
A prevalence of infectious and contagious diseases has been noted in neighboring places, but thus far no condition of things has existed here to require the closing of any of our schools. The Committee will, however, be ready to act promptly with the Board of Health whenever the exigency arises. The ease with
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which disease may spread through the massing of pupils in large schools, may sometimes require the dismissal of a school through a reasonable anticipation of danger without waiting for the actual presence of disease among the pupils. Too careful observation by teachers and superintendent as to the physical condition of the pupils cannot be made. Parents sending their children out from under their own care to the custody of the teacher have a right to demand that the utmost precautions be taken, and that they be notified as soon as symptoms of a dangerous disease appear.
A superintendent's office has been fitted up on the first floor of the Russell School, at small expense, for the better accommoda- tion of the public. Heretofore the superintendent has been obliged to see parents either at his own home or in the store-room in the basement.
The matter of a business course at the High School isstill being considered. There is a diversity of opinion upon the length and scope of such a course, and the experience of any one locality is not necessarily conclusive. The additional expense is a matter to be considered. It is possible that some adjustments can be made which will reduce the amount of the additional outlay. The course should be of a truly disciplinary character, and as far as possible business methods should be taught and business knowl- edge acquired in a business way and not merely from books.
WILLIAM H. H. TUTTLE,
Chairman.
STATISTICS.
The following table indicates 1,514 pupils enrolled during the year, 1,386 on December 22d, 1347.2 average membership, 1,263 average attendance, and 93.7 per cent attendance. In 1898 the record was 1,298 December 23d, 1259.9 average membership, 1171.4 average attendance, and 92.7 per cent attendance. The 1,386 pupils at the end of the year, December 22d, 1899, were divided as follows:
High School 123; Grade IX. 100, making 223 in High School Building. A year ago it was 207.
Russell School 490. A year ago it was 440.
Crosby School 280. A year ago it was 260.
Cutter School 193. A year ago it was 193.
Locke School 210. A year ago it was 198.
The per cent of attendance for the year is 93.7. 1
The increase in the Crosby School was owing to the retention this year of 8th grade pupils, who heretofore have been sent to the Russell School. If these pupils had gone to the Russell School thetotalincreasein that district would have been 70 pupils instead of 50, and the number in the Crosby School would have remained the same as last year.
SCHOOL STATISTICS, FROM JAN. 1, 1899, TO JAN. 1, 1900.
SCHOOLS.
Grade.
Number Enrolled.
Number Dec. 22, 1899.
Average member- ship.
Average daily at- tendance.
Per cent of attend- ance.
HIGH SCHOOL .
123
132
120.7
113
93.5
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
IX B.
51
41
44.3
41.4
93.4
VIII ..
57
43
42.3
40.3
95.2
VII. . .
56
50
49.9
47
94.1
VI .
52
49
48.2
44
91.4
V .
45
43
41.8
39.1
93.5
V. and IV
41
34
35.8
32.4
90.5
IV .
39
37
36.5
32.6
89.5
III ..
53
49
47.8
43.9
91.8
III. and II . ....
42
38
35.5
33.2
93.5
II. .
44
42
39.3
37.3
94.9
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57
52
50.3
44.6
88.6
I.
60
53
49.5
46.1
93.1
VIII. and VII. . .
49
47
42.9
41.1
95.8
VI .
37
28
26.1
24.8
95
V
43
41
39.3
37.7
95.9
IV .
36
36
34.8
33.5
96.2
III .
46
44
44.2
42.1
95.2
II .
51
42
40.8
38.5
94.3
I.
49
42
39.5
36.6
92.6
VIII. and VII .. .
38
33
33.9
32.6
96.1
VI. and V ......
48
46
45.4
44.1
97.1
IV. and III.
56
52
47.8
45.6
95.4
35
34
32.8
31.3
95.4
29
28
27.3
25.6
93.8
27
23
23.5
22.1
94
VII. and VI.
36
34
35
33.4
95.4
V. and IV.
45
41
42
39.2
93.3
IV. and III ......
48
45
45.3
43.3
95.5
II .
37
33
33.5
30.9
92.2
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35
34
30.2
27.4
90.7
Totals
1,514
1,386
1,347.2
1,263
93.7
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REPORT
OF ARLINGTON PARK COMMISSIONERS
FOR 1899.
No work has been done on the Menotomy Rocks Park, except what has been done by the care-taker employed during the sum- mer months. Considerable filling has been done on the park lands near Mt. Pleasant cemetery, the Commissioners having taken for this purpose all the material that has come to their notice that could be obtained for the price offered by the town, 15c. for single loads, and 30c. for double loads.
In the settlement for lands taken for Menotomy Rocks Park there were four parcels that the Commissioners were unable to settle for at a price which they thought was fair for the town to pay. The owners of these parcels therefore brought suit against the town for damages on account of the taking of their lands. These suits were tried in court in November, and awards were made as follows:
Harrison Swan, $724.09; interest, $4.10; costs of court, $44.37; making a total of $772,56.
Heirs of Henry Swan, $724.09; interest, $4.10; costs of court, $48.07; making a total of $776.26.
Thomas C. Morton, $3,843.09; interest, $21.77; costs of court, $33.69; making a total of $3,898.55. .
Artemas Frost, $500.83; interest, $2.83; costs of court, $33.69; making a total of $537.35.
*These amounts, together with the amounts paid in settlement for all the other lands taken, come a little within the $15,000.00 * Suits settled Jan. 20, 1900.
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