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To the Boston Board of Fire Commissioners.
To Chief Engineer Green, and assistants, Flanders, Fer- nald, and Colligan, for courtesies extended.
And to all others who have, in any way, rendered this department service, these acknowledgments are tendered.
Respectfully submitted, H. L. BIXBY,
Chief of Fire Department.
SUPPLEMENT.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Salaries, including engineers
$12,970.72
Keeping of horses .
3,192.00
Water rates for house supplies
209.00
Gas at houses
338.70
New hose
1,000.00
New truck
700.00
New ladders .
300.00
New horse, Hose 7
175.00
Repairs, supplies, &c.
2,725.27
Labor, stock, and supplies, - Fire Alarm
1,000.00
$22,610.69
Appropriation
$22,000.00
Amount expended :
$22,610.69
Credit for sale old material, &c.
17.78
Amount expended in excess of appropriation .
$592.91
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APPENDIX.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ALDERMEN .- F. G. BARNES, W. W. KEITH.
' COUNCILMEN .- J. W. KIMBALL, W. P. ELLISON, C. C. BARTON.
BOARD OF ENGINEERS.
NAME.
AGE.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
SALARY PR. ANNUM.
H. L. Bixby.
37
Chief Eng'r.
Margin Street.
$1050 00
W. Bemis.
30
Ass't do.
Centre & Beacon. Richardson St.
300 00
E. O. Childs.
32
Secretary.
100 00
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PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF CHIEF ENGINEER.
1 horse,
1 hand lantern,
1 harness,
1 dark 66
1 wagon,
1 whip,
1 sleigh,
1 Johnson pump,
1 buffalo robe,
1 hammer,
1 street blanket,
1 monkey wrench,
1 weight,
2 pairs plyers,
· 1 13-inch gong,
50 feet 3 rubber hose.
1 headlight,
Store Room.
100 lbs. waste, 2 telephones loaned by comp'y,
1 doz. sponge,
18 galls. sperm oil,
5 pr. curry combs (inferior), 4 polish,
2 66 (new),
1 gall. castor oil,
1 doz. harness soap,
3 brooms,
6 pkgs. matches,
9 hat tips,
2 pr. line snaps,
2 coats,
1 New Haven hitch,
1 pr. lanterns (old).
1 pr. frames,
1 duster,
15 fire alarm keys,
6 department badges,
1 set department dies,
10 lbs. Castile,
1 department badge die,
2 doz. soap,
3 boxes wheelgrease,
4 brushes,
3 pkgs. emery cloth,
3 H. hooks,
2 call bells,
25 lbs. packing.
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NEWTON FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH. HEADQUARTERS CITY BUILDING, WILLOW ST., WARD 6.
NAME.
AGE.
BADGE.
RANK.
RESIDENCE.
SALARY PER ANNUM.
G. W. Ulmer.
29
1
Operator.
Lyman Street.
$450 00
WIRES, ETC.
37 miles of wire on poles and buildings,
724 poles set,
6 large gongs in circuit. 4 small gongs 66 22 signal boxes,
LOCATION OF BELL-STRIKERS.
Elliott Church, Centre street,
Wards 1 and 7. Ward 2.
Methodist Chruch, Walnut street,
66 3.
Congregational Church, Grove street,
66 4.
Methodist Church, Summer street,
66 5.
Mason School, Station and Beacon streets,
66 6.
OPERATING ROOM.
1 four-circuit repeater, (in case). 1 lounge.
6 galvanometers. 1 clock.
2 switch-boards. 1 mirror,
2 keys in circuit (in case). 2 cuspadores. 1 desk, 2 chairs.
BATTERY ROOM.
4 stands for battery, 182 jars in circuit, 20 spare jars,
100 lbs. zincs. 75 ft. kerite, 1 stove and pipe, 1 mirror.
STORE ROOM.
1 wagon, complete,
8 bitts and bittstock,
1 splice ladder,
1 iron chisel,
1 harness,
3 files,
12 rubber hooks,
1 hammer,
1 pr. gas nippers,
1 countersink,
2 pr. cut
2 doz. lag screws,
1 bbl. glass insulators (220),
1 gimlet (long),
50 ft. ¿ inch rope,
1 axe,
1 solder pot,
1 tool box,
1 pr. spurs, 4 doz. iron insulator pins,
2 spoon shovels,
2 ". wooden 66 66
1 steel bar, 7 ft.
1 wire reel,
250 " compound wire,
4 spike poles,
600 ft. parafine
1 tree trimmer,
2 tampers,
1 saw,
1 screw-driver,
2 fork wrenches,
1 root cutter,
1 monkey wrench,
185 lbs. No. 9 BB galv. wire,
2 mallets,
1 frame chisel,
2 doz. cross-arms.
City Hall, Washington street,
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LOCATION OF SIGNAL BOXES.
Box 4 .- Auburn and Lexington streets, Auburndale.
" 5 .- Hose house No. 6, Lower Falls.
" 6 .- High street, Upper Falls.
" 7 .- Walnut street, near R. R. Station, Newton Highlands.
" 8 .- Beacon and Hammond streets, Chestnut Hill.
" 9 .- Dedham and Brookline streets, Oak Hill.
" 12 .- Park and Church streets, Newton.
" 13 .- Sargent and Centre streets, Newton.
" 14 .- Washington and Jewett streets, Newton.
" 15 .- Engine house No. 1, Newton.
" 21 .- Hook-and-Ladder No. 1, Washington street, Newtonville.
" 23 .- Washington and Walnut streets, Newtonville.
" 24 .- Police Station, North Village.
" 31 .- Waltham and Washington streets, West Newton.
" 32 .- River and Pine streets, West Newton.
" 35 .- Engine house No. 2, West Newton.
" 41 .- Charles street, Riverside.
" 52 .- Poor Farm.
" 62 .- Chestnut and Linden streets, Upper Falls.
" 72 .- Crane's Machine Shop, Newton Highlands. (Private.)
" 73 .- Engine house No. 3, Newton Centre.
" 81 .- Ward street and Waverley avenue, Chestnut Hill.
Second and General Alarms will be given by order of the Chief or Assistant only.
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ENGINE ONE.
HOUSE, WASHINGTON, BELOW CENTRE ST., WARD 7.
NAME.
RANK.
Age
Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
F. E. Judkins.
Engineer.
34
2
Engineer.
Engine House.
$900 00
F. Harrington.
Driver.
26
73
Driver.
Engine House.
700 00
H. C. Lindley.
Fireman.
29
4
Painter.
Engine House.
100 00
W. H. Park, Jr.
Foreman.
34
5 Provisions.
Centre St.
30 00
C. E. F. Ross.
Ass't do.
38
12
Wheelwright.
Engine House.
65 00
O. F. Hamlin.
Clerk.
24
9
Mason.
Channing St.
65 00
O. R. Evans.
Hoseman.
38
86
Painter.
Fayette St.
60 00
C. A. Estabrook.
29
7
Grocer.
Jefferson St.
60 00
G. R. Ashton.
66
34
11
Paper Hanger.
Avon Place.
60 00
G. S. Holmes.
25
13
Carpenter.
Engine House.
60 00
Chas. Boulton.
28
16 Carpenter.
Winthrop Ave.
60 00
D. C. Graves.
21
15 Printer.
Carlton St.
60 00
P. Hoseason.
24
8 Car'age Paint'r
Engine House.
60 00
E. Pike, Jr.
24
6 Gas Fitter.
Washington St
60 00
The engine in charge of this company is a double pump, first- class, built by Hunneman & Co., of Boston, in 1867. Placed in service in 1868.
Diameter of steam cylinder,
714 inches.
Length of stroke,
8
Diameter of pumps,
41/4
Length of stroke,
8
66
When worked to full capacity will discharge 800 gallons per minute.
PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF ENGINE COMPANY No. 1.
Engine Room.
1 steam fire engine (complete), 4 lanterns,
1 horse hose-carriage,
3 oil cans,
6 arm chairs, 1 vise,
1 life rope,
3 pr. monkey wrenches, 2 pr. pipe tongs,
2 play pipes,
1 breast drill,
1 pr. steps,
1 hammer,
2 hydrant connections,
1 Stillson wrench,
3 whips,
50 ft. 2 inch rubber hose,
2 Johnson pumps,
1 pr. lead bars,
2 chamois,
2 single
3 sponges,
15 fire hats,
2 brooms,
16 overcoats,
1 dustpan and brush,
8 pr. spanners,
1 suction rope.
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Bunk Rooms.
6 iron bedsteads,
1 dry sink,
6 hair mattresses,
2 stands,
6 husk
11 chairs,
6 spreads (white),
2 tables,
12 wool blankets,
2 carpets,
17 sheets,
1 oil carpet,
14 pillow slips.
6 rugs,
10 pillows,
1 carpet sweeper,
4 towels,
10 cuspadores.
Stable.
3 horses,
3 sets double harness,
1 harness pan,
1 single
1 extra saddle,
1 B. lead 66
4 Micker bridles,
7 collars (4 inferior),
1 pair traces,
5
66 (worthless),
1 halter,
4 blankets,
4 surcingles,
1 curry comb,
1 shaft girt,
1 card,
2 martingales,
1 mane brush,
6 straps,
2 brooms.
1 clipping comb and shears,
1 pitch fork,
1 harness tub,
1 pr. hooks, 3 collar weights and hooks.
Basement.
1 ash barrel,
1 hose oiler,
1 cooking stove,
1 heater,
4 coal boxes, 2 shovels,
12 tin dippers, 1 tin barrel soap, 1 washtub, 2000 ft. 22 inch leather hose, (poor order.)
Storeroom.
1 supply wagon, 1 pung,
1 pole, 2 tons Cannel coal.
1 stall hook, 5 hitch straps,
2 water pails,
1 scraper,
1 bureau,
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ENGINE TWO. HOUSE, WASHINGTON ST., OPP. LINCOLN PARK, WARD 3.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
R. S. Cummings.
Engineer. Driver.
27
19
Driver.
Engine House.
700 00
M. J. Crowley.
Fireman.
26
18
Painter.
Engine House.
100 00
G. H. Haynes.
Foreman.
41
21 Carpenter.
Cherry St.
80 00
F. H. Humphrey.
Ass't do.
33
23
Hardware.
Henshaw St.
65 00
F. H. Barrows. J. Q. A. Hawkes.
Clerk.
33
30
Salesman.
Washington St Webster St.
60 00
C. V. Knowles.
66
33
29
Painter.
Washington St
60 00
H. A. Waterhouse
66
23
24
Painter.
Engine House.
60 00
F. T. Burgess.
24
22
Plumber.
Engine House.
60 00
W. A. Whittaker.
33
20 Painter.
Washington St
60 00
W. F. Rand.
66
25
28 Wheelwright.
Webster St.
60 00
C. A. Cole.
35
27 Blacksmith.
Washington St
60 00
C. A. Needham.
66
21
25
Painter.
Engine House.
60 00
Walter M. Lucas.
66
22
31
Carpenter.
Hunter St.
60 00
The engine in charge of this company is a double pump. second class, built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches- ter, N. H., 1871, placed in service in 1872.
Diameter of steam cylinder,
678 inches. 66
Length of stroke,
8
Diameter of pumps, .
418
8
66
When worked to its full capacity, will discharge 700 gallons per minute.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF ENGINE COMPANY No. 2.
Engine Room.
1 steam fire engine (comp'e),
11 cuspadores,
1 horse hose carriage "
4 nozzles,
1850 ft. leather hose,
1 vise,
1150 ft. cotton hose,
1 clock;
50 ft. & hose,
1 pot (water),
15 fire hats,
1 drinking tank,
17 woolen coats,
1 Johnson pump,
2 prs. steps,
1 shovel,
2 door mats,
1 poker,
1 jack,
1 jack screw,
3 leading hose pipes,
1 hammer,
3 hydrant wrenches,
1 brass saw,
2 hydrant valves,
2 monkey wrenches,
1 doz. arm chairs,
3 stuff-box wrenches,
1 set lead bars,
1 wheel-cap wrench.
1 table,
30
12 Engineer.
Engine House.
$900 00
C. L. Berry.
.
65 CO
Hoseman.
54
26
Painter.
Length of stroke,
2
18
Bunk Rooms.
6 iron bedsteads, 3 tables,
2 bureaus, 6 hair mattresses, 6 husk 66
6 bolsters, 36 sheets and pillow cases, 13 chairs, carpets, 10-inch gong.
Basement.
1 hose oiler,
1 tank,
1 wheelbarrow,
45 tin dippers, 1 ash barrel,
2 copper boilers, 1 cook stove, 1 copper kettle, 2 tons Cannel coal.
Stable.
3 horses,
4 double harnesses,
9 blankets, 1 curry comb,
2 single ..
3 brushes,
3 collars,
3 collar weights and hooks.
Store Room.
1 wagon,
1 piece suction,
1 pung,
1 extra whiffletree,
8 spare wheels (engine & hose),
4 hooks and chains.
4 bushel baskets,
ENGINE THREE.
HOUSE, WILLOW ST., BETWEEN CENTRE AND SUMNER, WARD 6.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
A. D. Colby.
Engineer.
48
32
Engineer.
Engine House.
$900 00
E. C. Holmes.
Driver.
31
33
Driver.
Engine House.
700 00
A. C. Jewett.
Fireman.
21
34
Painter.
Engine House.
100 00
H. G. Sawyer.
Foreman.
32
36
Clerk.
Willow St.
80 00
· G. W. Ulmer.
Ass't do.
29
44
Fire Al'm Opr.
Lyman St.
65 00
C. A. Peck.
Clerk.
22
46
Painter.
Engine House.
65 00
S. F. Chadbourne Hoseman.
27
41
Carpenter.
Willow St.
60 00
C. B. Garey.
66
30
42 Carpenter.
Lyman St.
60 00
Jno. Davidson.
26
40 Coachman.
Beacon St.
60.00
A. J. Roach.
21
38
Clerk.
Warren St.
60 00
W. Bliss.
66
23
39
Painter.
Willow St.
60 00
G. F. Richardson
66
21
37
Clerk.
Lyman St.
60 00
Van Martin.
66
33
45 Carpenter.
Centre St.
60 00
Lac Martin.
27
43 Carpenter.
Centre St.
60 00
A. J. English.
66
30
35 Carpenter.
Centre St.
60 00
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The engine in charge of this company is a double pump, second class, built by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, Manches- ter, N. H., 1874 ; placed in service March, 1875.
Diameter of steam cylinder, 678 inches. 66
Length of stroke, 8
Diameter of pumps,
414 66
Length of stroke,
8
When worked to its full capacity, will discharge 800 gallons per minute.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Engine Room.
1 steam fire engine (complete).
1 horse hose carriage,
1000 ft. cotton hose,
1 set lead bars,
1050 ft. leather hose.
2 play pipes,
50 ft. 3 inch rubber hose, 1 zinc pan,
1 Johnson pump,
3 leading hose pipes,
15 fire hats,
15 coats,
1 dust pan and brush,
2 shovels,
2 bars,
1 poker,
1 jack screw,
13 pairs spanners,
1 wagon jack,
2 die plates,
10 dies,
2 taps,
2 pipe cutters,
6 cold chisels,
1 monkey wrench,
6 iron bedsteads,
10 mattresses,
3 hair bolsters,
6 pillows,
18 sheets,
12 pillow cases,
6 pairs blankets,
Parlor.
1 rug, 1 carpet.
1 table, 1 mirror, 18 chairs,
Tool Room.
2 Stillson wrenches,
5 files,
1 vise,
1 hammer,
6 drills,
1 ratchet drill.
Bunk Rooms.
5 comforters,
6 spreads,
4 chairs,
2 tables,
2 bureaus,
2 carpets.
1 extra engine grate,
15 lbs. waste,
2 hydrant gates,
2 hydrant wrenches,
1 water pail.
4 door mats,
2 W. brushes,
50 ft. ¿ rope,
1 20-ft., 1 14-ft. flags,
1 8-in. door gong,
1 indicator.
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Basement.
Half barrel oil,
1 hose oiler,
2 galls. sperm oil,
1 cook stove and boiler, 4 hose brushes,
12 “ 66
15 tin dippers,
1
66 66
5 tin pans,
1 23 " 66
1 shovel, 1 poker.
1 axe,
Stable.
3 horses,
8 street blankets,
2 sets double harness,
2 fly blankets,
2 single
2 curry combs,
1 pair traces,
2 brushes,
1 single "
1 mane brush,
1 set lead harness,
1 card,
7 halter bridles,
1 quart measure,
2 blind
1 stall hook,
2 pairs lead traces,
2 forks,
1 heavy saddle,
4 brooms,
1 light
1 pail,
1 pair hames,
1 chamois.
2 halter straps,
3 collar weights and hooks.
Store Room.
1 set spare wheels,
3 tons Cannel coal.
HOOK-AND-LADDER ONE. HOUSE, WASHINGTON ST., OPP. WALKER, WARD 2.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
Chas. Murphy.
Driver.
23
59
Driver.
Truck House.
$700 00
W. S. Higgins.
Foreman.
31
62
Carpenter.
Washington St
80 00
W. H. Dyer.
Ass't do.
26
63
Clerk.
Truck House.
65 00
L. H. Cranitch.
Clerk.
33
60
Painter.
Washington St
65 00
R. F. Cranitch.
Ladd'rm'n
24
64
Painter.
Truck House.
60 00
J. H. Gilman.
29
69
Milkman.
Washington St Linwood St.
60 00
O. Dow.
Murray St.
60 00
F. B. Sisson.
40
81
Carpenter.
Washington St
60 00
J. E Watson.
25
70 Contractor.
Allston St.
60 00
A. O. Davis.
66
20
68 Clerk.
Truck House.
60 00
B. F. Barlow.
32
65 Blacksmith.
Parson St.
60 00
J. Murphy.
60
30
61
Teamster.
Murray St.
60 00
J. H. Williams.
42
66
Painter.
35
86 Plumber.
60 00
1 wagon, complete.
The truck in charge of this company was built by Bulkley & Merritt of New York, and rated first-class. Placed in service, September, 1879.
1 5 gall. can,
21
It carries a total of 314 feet of ladders, which were made by the Extension Ladder Company of Bangor, Me., and are complete in every respect.
Weight of truck, when ready for service, 5000 lbs.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Truck Room.
1 two- horse truck, complete,
3 blankets,
1 monkey wrench, 1 jack,
1 hammer,
1 bell,
1 pair lead bars,
1 door gong,
4 Johnson pumps,
1 broom and dust pan,
13 coats,
1 feather duster,
13 fire hats,
2 mop handles,
1 single whippletree,
2 scrub brushes,
50 3 rubber hose,
1 clock,
7 chairs,
1 mirror,
4 cuspadores,
1 drinking tank.
3 mats,
Bunk Rooms.
36 yards carpets,
5 pillows,
4 iron bedsteads,
4 chairs,
4 hair mattresses,
3 curtains,
4 excelsior "
1 cuspadores,
6 double blankets,
1 bureau,
6 comforters,
1 mirror.
4 spreads,
Parlor.
30 yards carpet,
13 chairs, 4 curtains.
Basement.
1 cook stove and boiler (old), . 28 dippers. 1 force pump (old),
Stable.
1 table,
2 horses, 1 double harness, 1 lead harness,
1 curry comb and brushes, 1 pair pole straps, 2 collar weights and hooks.
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HOSE FOUR. HOUSE, WASHINGTON ST., OPP. WALKER, WARD 2.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
E. C. Waterhouse Foreman.
24
52
Carpenter.
Hose House.
$80 00
J. Fontaine.
Clerk.
27
47
Shoemaker.
Wash'n and Walnut.
65 00
F. A. Dexter.
Hoseman.
21
50 Clerk.
Hose House.
60 00
J. F. Horrigan.
34
48 Painter
Washington St
60 00
J. Deery.
66
21
49
Lamp Dept.
Hose House.
60 00
E. P. Besse.
66
39
51
Carpenter.
Brookside Ave
60 00
The carriage in charge of this company was built by Hunneman & Co., of Boston, 1874, and placed in service the same year.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Carriage Room.
1 horse hose carriage,
2 leading hose pipes,
700 feet leather hose,
6 hose straps,
800 " cotton hose,
1 axe,
6 fire hats.
2 head-lights,
6 coats,
1 pair lanterns,
2 hydrant valves,
2 hydrant wrenches,
4 lanterns,
1 Johnson pump.
6 pairs spanners,
Bunk Rooms.
24 yards carpet,
3 hair mattresses,
2 single bedsteads, 1 double 66
2 excelsior ·
5 double blankets,
4 comforters,
3 spreads,
4 pillows,
2 curtains, 4 chairs,
2 cuspadores,
1 mirror,
12 pillow cases, 7 towels.
1 bureau,
Parlor.
30 yards carpet, 7 chairs,
1 table.
Stable.
1 collar weight and hook, 1 horse,
1 harness, 1 street blanket.
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HOSE FIVE. HOUSE, AUBURN ST., ABOVE MELROSE, WARD 4.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
W. F. Soule.
Foreman.
41
53 Carpenter.
Melrose St.
$80 00
J. F. Kimball.
Clerk
32
54
Carpenter.
Auburn St.
65 00
C. H. Hall.
Hoseman.
30
55
Painter.
Central St.
60 00
J. C. Merrill.
23
56 Awning Mak'r.
Hose House.
60 00
C. A. McCullom.
66
29
57
Carpenter.
Grove St.
60 00
A. H. Richards.
24
58 Clerk.
Woodland Av.
60 00
The carriage in charge of this company was built in Philadel- phia, 1867. Placed in service, October, 1878.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Carriage Room.
1 horse hose carriage,
35 tin dippers,
1 pung,
1 monkey wrench,
1 street blanket,
2 hose brushes,
6 hats,
13 chairs,
6 coats,
1 broom,
5 pairs spanners,
1 duster,
1 Johnson pump,
3 ladders,
2 hydrant valves,
2 hooks,
1050 feet leather hose,
1 sponge,
50 " ¿ rubber hose,
32 dozen spoons.
1 pair lanterns,
Bunk Rooms.
Carpets,
2 iron bedsteads,
2 husk mattresses,
2 hair mattresses,
2 pillows,
4 pillow cases,
2 bureaus,
2 water stands,
2 bowls,
2 pitchers,
1 curtain,
8 sheets,
2 coverlids,
4 blankets,
2 spreads,
4 cuspadores.
Parlor.
Carpet, 3 curtains,
6 chairs, 1 table.
Stable.
1 horse, 1 fly-blanket,
1 collar weight and hook, 1 harness.
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HOSE SIX. HOUSE, WASHINGTON ST., ABOVE WALES, WARD 4.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
F. B. Reed.
Foreman.
32
74 Provisions.
Washington St
$80 00
W. Leonard.
Clerk.
20
77
Machinist.
Hose House.
65 00
B. Early.
Hoseman.
22
75 Machinist.
Hose House.
60 00
G. A. Reed.
66
30
79 Brakeman.
Washington St
60 (
J. Kenny.
66
21
78
Carder.
Beacon St.
60 00
R. H. Moulton.
34
76
Machinist.
Wales St.
60 00
The carriage in charge of this company was built by Hunneman & Co., of Boston, in 1877, and placed in service the same year.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Carriage Room.
1 horse hose carriage,
1 Johnson pump,
1 pung,
1 hydrant valve,
1500 ft. leather hose (fair order).
6 chairs,
7 hats,
1 clock,
6 coats,
50 feet 3 rubber hose,
6 pairs spanners,
1 table.
Bunk Rooms.
4 iron bedsteads,
4 hair mattresses,
4 excelsior mattresses, 8 sheets, 4 pillows,
8 pillow cases,
4 coverlids,
4 comforters,
4 chairs,
8 blankets, carpets, 2 curtains,
1 gas torch.
Parlor.
1 carpet, 1 table,
14 chairs, 3 curtains.
Stable.
1 horse, 2 blankets (1 fly).
1 collar weight and hook, 1 harness.
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HOSE SEVEN. HOUSE, PETTEE ST., REAR PROSPECT SCHOOL, WARD 5.
NAME.
RANK.
Age. Badge
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Salary per Annum.
W. S. Cargill.
Foreman.
32
82
Carpenter.
High Street.
$80 00
H. A. Smith.
Clerk.
25
84
Carpenter.
Hose House.
65 00
J. E. Trowbridge Hoseman.
44
81
Hardware.
High Street.
60 00
R. H. Hodgdon.
16
29
83 Machinist.
High Street.
60 00
J. Doole.
66
23
85
Machinist.
Hose House.
60 00
J. T. Thomason.
31
80
Clerk.
Chestnut St.
60 00
The carriage in charge of this company was built by Hunneman & Co., of Boston, 1878. Placed in service, January, 1879.
INVENTORY OF PROPERTY IN CHARGE OF THIS COMPANY.
Carriage Room.
1 horse hose carriage,
1 pung,
1 street blanket,
6 fire hats,
6 coats,
6 chairs,
1 table,
1 clock,
1 duster,
6 pairs spanners, 1 hydrant valve, 1 Johnson pump, 50 feet Į rubber hose, 1 chamois, 7 curtains, 1600 ft. leather hose (fair order), 1 ash barrel, 1 5-gall. can.
Bunk Rooms.
2 iron bedsteads,
2 spreads,
2 hair mattresses,
2 bureaus,
2 husk 66
1 mirror,
6 sheets,
4 chairs,
6 pillow cases,
2 carpets.
2 double blankets,
Parlor.
carpet, 6 chairs, 3-light chandelier,
1 table, 4 curtains.
Stable.
1 horse,
1 harness, 1 stable blanket, 1 fly 66
1 curry comb, 2 brushes, 1 collar weight and hook.
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Record of Fires and Alarms
Day of Week,
DATE.
HOUR.
BOX.
OWNER PROP'TY.
OCCUPANTS.
LOCATION.
LOSS.
Mon.
1879. Jan. 27.
12.45 a.m. Still.
Sat.
Feb. 22.
11.35 a.m.
4
W. Harding.
W. Harding. Unoccupied.
Auburndale Ave.
Fri.
Mar. 7. . 20.
9.35 a.m. 15
B. & A. Ry. Co. T. Quilty.
B. & A. Ry. Co. T. Quilty.
Sun.
Apr. 6. 66
13.
1.40 a.m.
14
D. A. Massey. Frank Morse.
Unoccupied. Frank Morse.
Adams St. Morton Place.
Wed.
66
23. 4.30 p.m. Still.
Beacon St.
Sat.
66
26.
3.03 p.m.
73
Dennis Donohue.
D. Donohue.
Homer St. Pine Grove Ave.
Trifling.
Sat.
66
26.
3.30 p.m. Still.
Horace Cousins.
W. Bemis.
Station St. 50.00
Tues.
66
9.30 p.m. Still.
M. Springer.
Morton & Mill Sts. Arlington & Pembroke Rowe St.
20.00 2,200.00 10.00
Sat.
66
10. 11.30 a.m.
Still.
Beacon St. Highland St.
Sat.
66
10. 5.15 p. m.
23
Otis St.
Mon.
12. 9.38 a.m. 7
B. & A. Ry. Co.
Smead & Co.
Winchester St. Church St. Brighton.
110.00
Sat. Sun.
6. 15. 10.15 a.m. 15
H. Van Bushkirk. Timothy Mack. Timothy Mack.
H. Van Bushkirk. Timothy Mack. Timothy Mack.
Watertown St.
150.00
Sun.
.. 6. 1.40 a.m
15
Brighton.
Fri.
.6
11. 9.35 p.m. 15
B. & A. Ry. Co.
Centre St. Court.
Sat.
66
12. 2.30 p.m. Still. B. & A. Ry. Co.
Washington St.
Mon.
Centre St. Pearl St.
Trifling. Trifling. 25.00 250.00 25.00 350.00
Thur. Fri.
Washington St.
Fri.
Wesley St.
Tues. Wed.
Centre St. Franklin St.
Trifling. 3,500.00 Trifling. Trifling. 250.00 5.00
Sat. Sat.
66 Nov. 4.
25. 10.40 p.m. Still 4.50 p.m. 15
Geo. Lord.
Unoccupied.
Auburn St.
Fri.
66
14. 10 p.m. Still.
W. P. Clark. Smart Maxwell.
Cherry St. Cherry St. Homer St.
Trifling. Trifling. Trifling. Trifling. 350.00
Mon. Mon.
Dec. 1. 66
3 p.m.
73 Leonard Hyde.
Michael Bepple.
Dudley St.
45.00
Mon.
66
5. 3.15 p.m. Still. C. W. Sanderson. 8. 10.44 p.m. 15 O. W. Turner.
Tremont & Waverly Av F. E. Wallingford. Washington St.
Trifling.
Grand Total
$16,018.10
66
25.
4.05 p.m.
52 7
Congreg'l Church. Church.
Sun.
Tues.
66
22. 23.
3 p.m. Still.
Watertown.
Wed.
Tues.
Wed.
7. 1.35 a.m.
32
Amina Littlefield. Amina Littlefield. Jno. Scully.
Jno. Scully.
Auburndale Ave.
Sat.
10. 3.15 p.m. Still.
Sun.
66
14 18. 9.55 p.m. 3.10 p.m. Still.
Watertown St.
5.00
Thur. Sat.
66
22. 1.40 a.m. 3 a m.
24 24
Unoccupied. B. & A. Ry. Co. S. M. Bond. Unoccupied.
Sat.
66 Aug. 7. 66 11. 9.55 p.m.
66 13. 1.30 a.m. 15. 66 2 a.m. 3.45 p.m. 52
Mrs. E. J. Collins. Mrs. Jones.
Jas. Scott. Unoccupied.
Elmwood St.
Thur.
66
9. 10.18 p.m.
Wed.
66
22. 12.40 p.m. 15
Mass. Life Ins. Co. G. N. Endicott.
Unoccupied. G. N. Endicott.
Homer St. Hyde Ave. Park St. Park and Sargent.
5,455.10 100.00
Sun. 66 9. 11.10 p.m.
Still.
Sat.
66
66 17.
15. 1.30 p.m. Still. N. T. Allen. 10 a.m. Still. E. F. Waters.
Frank Hyde. J. M. Weston. Frank Hyde.
Centre St.
Rear Beacon St.
Fri.
19. 3.05 a.m. 15
Thur. Oct
9. 10.04 p.m. 73
Fri. Mon. Sept. 8.
14. 11.10 a.m. Still. S. M. Bond. 26. 5.25 a.m. 15 Jno. Grace. 1.45 p.m. 14 11. 1.40 p.m. 15 Still. 12. 11.35 p.m. 15 13 Jno. Coffee. Frank Davis. Methodist Ch. Frank Hyde. J. M. Weston. Still. Frank Hyde.
Unoccupied. Sheds.
Crafts St.
Sat.
66
10.
8.45 a.m.
Grantville. Centre St. 50.00 1,200.00 50.00 Lincoln & Hartf'd Sts. 598.00 Beacon St. 900.00
Trifling. $300.00
Sat.
4. 22.
11.15 p.m.
32
D. McBride.
Waltham. Central St.
3 a.m. Still.
Thur. Tues.
6.52 p.m.
8.26 a.m. 73
Thur. May 1.
8.36 a.m. 73
6. 6. 11.30 p.m. Still. M. Springer. 4
Jne. 14.
July 5.
Washington St. 20.00
Total Loss over and above Insurance paid.
Fri.
27
From January 1, 1879, to December 31, 1879.
INSUR'CE INS. PAID.
STYLE OF BUILDING.
CAUSE OF FIRE.
APPARATUS PRESENT.
$2,000.00 1,200.00
300.00
21% st'y wood dwelling. 11% st'y wood dwelling.
Call for assistance. Thawing water pipes. Incendiary.
Call for assistance. Defective furnace.
Defective flue.
Engine 2, hose 6, 7, truck 1.
12,000.00
1,200.00 2 st'y wood dwelling. 50.00 1 st'y wood church. 598.00 2 st'y wood stable.
Gas jet.
Engine 3, hose 7, truck 1.
1,000.00 600.00
600.00 2 st. wd. greenh. & stable.
Defective flue.
Engs. 1, 3, hose 4, 7, truck 1.
Call for assistance.
Engine 1 and carriage.
2 st'y wood dwelling.
Burning chimney.
Brush fire.
1 st'y wood paint store.
Oil rags.
Members Engine 3. Engine 3, hose 7, truck 1. Hose 6. Engine 3, hose 7, truck 1. Members Engine 3. Engine 1.
7,000.00 4,000.00 400.00
20.00 3 st'y wood dwelling. 2,200.00 216 st'y wood dwelling. 10.00 1 st'y wood dwelling.
Incendiary.
Eng. 2, hose 4, 5, 6, truck 1.
Defective flue.
Engine 2, hose 4, truck 1. Members Engine 3.
Brush fire.
Members Engine 2.
Brush fire.
Engs. 1. 2, hose 4, truck 1.
Brush fire.
Engine 3, hose 7, truck 1.
75.00
75.00 Freight car-hay.
Incendiary.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1. Engine 1.
800.00
20.00 216 st'y wood dwelling. 1 st'y wood shoe-shop. 150.00 216 st'y wood dwelling.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1. Engs. 1, 2, hose 4, truck 1. Engs. 1, 2, hose 4, truck 1.
Call for assistance.
Engines 1, 3, hose 4.
Locomotive sparks.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1.
Locomotive sparks. Use of benzine.
Members Engine 1.
Incendiary.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1.
Child'n play'g matches. Incendiary.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1.
Supposed smoking. Incendiary.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1.
Sparks from above fire. Rekindling of ruins.
Members Engine 1.
1 st'y wood dwelling. 2 st'y wood stable.
Child'n play'g matches. Engine 2, hose 6, 7, truck 1. Incendiary.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1.
8,000.00 10,000.00
5,455.10 3 st'y wood dwelling. 100.00 3 st'y wood dwelling.
Incendiary. Incendiary.
Engs. 1, 3, hose 4, 7, truck 1.
Engine 1, hose 4, truck 1. Members Engine 1. Engine 1, hose 4. truck 1. Hose 5.
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