Town of Newton annual report 1881-1882, Part 14

Author: Newton (Mass.)
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Newton (Mass.)
Number of Pages: 434


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We have in service seven hose-reels, all of which are pro- vided with horses, but no drivers. As a consequence, this very necessary portion of the apparatus remains in quarters in case of alarm until a member comes in from the street. Thus inexperienced men are in many cases required at a moment's notice to drive apparatus, which they cannot do with safety to themselves, nor the property placed in their charge. As a matter of economy, both in horse-flesh and apparatus, as well as to afford that protection to our citizens which they have a right to expect, the question of the above increase cannot longer be delayed.


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Additional fire-alarm stations in the following localities : - Adams and West Streets.


Washington and Harvard Streets.


Grove Street and Pine Grove Avenue.


Homer and Cedar Streets.


Tremont Street and Waverly Avenue.


Washington Street and Hunnewell Park.


Additional hydrants as follows : ---


Hovey and Jewett Streets.


Newtonville Avenue and Mount Ida (2). Cherry and Derby Streets.


River and Lexington Streets.


Beacon Street, 1,500 feet W. Almshouse.


Elliott, between Mechanic and Oak Streets.


Pelham, between Centre Street and Crescent Avenue.


Winchester, between Walnut and Hyde Streets.


Ward and Hammond Streets.


Kenilworth Street (2).


The necessity for a chemical engine continues as urgent as when called to the attention of the City Council in 1880.


The substituting of steam for furnaces in the City Hall and the several school-buildings, with reference especially to its safety.


The placing of fire-escapes on school-buildings occupied in third stories and above ; also fire-alarm stations in each of these buildings.


With the establishment of fire limits, a competent officer should be appointed as building inspector.


FIRES AND ALARMS.


The department has responded to 59 alarms, a decrease of 19 from the previous year.


For losses, insurance, and other items, see statistics.


APPROPRIATIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND RECEIPTS.


The appropriation for this department, including the fire- alarm telegraph, for the year ending Dec. 31, 1882, was $23,000.


To this was added, by vote of the City Council, the re- ceipts, amounting to $73.00.


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The expenditures for the year amounted to $23,570.87.


The overdraft in excess of the appropriation was caused by the epidemic among the horses at Nos. 1 and 2 Stables.


The following statement will show the principal items of expenditures : -


Salaries $12,678 77


Hay, grain, and shoeing


2,740 59


Exchange and purchase of horses


1,525 00


Coal and wood . 1,010 44 .


Miscellaneous, as per books of Auditor


1,992 26


Fire-alarm, repairs and supplies


1,019 70


Five signal-stations, wire and labor


750 00


Repairs to apparatus .


728 11


Expenses attending horse epidemic


368 21


Laundry


245 60


Gas .


160 25


Water rates for stations


189 50


New harnesses and repairs


162 44


Total .


$23,570 87


Appropriation and receipts


.


$23,073 00


Expenditures


23,570 87


CR.


By cash, as per receipts of City Treasurer, - To services apparatus at Needham, March 18, 1882 . $30 00


To services apparatus filling cistern, C. Francis 25 00


To sale 46 old telegraph-poles . ·


11 50


To oiling hose, town Wellesley . 6 00


To use one section hose, A. L. Rand . 50


Total . . $73 00


FOR OLD MATERIAL.


The city was credited on bills of C. A. Cole . $11 00


The city was credited on bills of F. H. Humphrey 1 55


Total . . $12 55


.


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To exchange old hose for 3 Berry harnesses . $80 00


Total .


$162 55


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.


In closing this my fourth year of service as Chief of De- partment, I desire to tender to his Honor the Mayor my personal acknowledgments for the interest at all times mani- fested in the service, and for the uniform courtesy which characterized his attention to its several details ;


To the City Council, and Joint Standing Committee on Fire, for their prompt response to the requirements of the department ;


To the memory of Alderman E. B. Bowen (deceased), in whom the department mourns the loss of a sincere friend, and the city a careful and conservative guardian of its inter- ests, this tribute is respectfully tendered ;


To the assistant chief, and the officers and members of department, for their prompt attention to duty, thereby main- taining the previous good record of this department ;


And to the several heads of departments, and their subor- dinates, for the courtesies tendered me during our official intercourse.


Respectfully submitted.


HENRY L. BIXBY,


Chief of Fire Department.


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APPENDIX.


JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FIRE DEPARTMENT.


Aldermen. - J. WESLEY KIMBALL, Chairman. E. B. BOWEN (de- ceased).


Councilmen. - W. DIx, W. G. BRACKETT, M. W. GOULD.


LIST OF OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS.


NAME.


POSITION.


RESIDENCE.


H. L. Bixby


Chief of Fire Department . .


W. Bemis .


Ass't Chief of Fire Department


.


Margin Street. Centre and Beacon.


No. 1 ENGINE. STATION, - WASHINGTON STREET.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


F. D. Graves


15


Foreman, at call,


C. W. H. Boulton .


16


Assistant,


66


Painter


E. P. Burnham .


9


Hoseman,


Mason


.


Carleton Street.


P. C. Carroll


11


Hoseman,


Coachman


.


Wash'ı & Centre. Centre Street.


G. S. Noden .


14


Hoseman,


Painter


Pearl Street.


C. F. Smith


5


Hoseman,


Painter


Washington St.


P. Y. Hoseason.


6


Hoseman,


C. Painter


.


Wash'n & Hovey.


O. A. Chick


8


Hoseman,


Painter


Engine-Station.


H. C. Lindley


4


Stoker,


Painter


Engine-Station.


EMPLOYEES.


F. E. Judkins


2


Engineer .


F. H. Harrington .


12


Driver .


Permanent . Permanent.


Engine-Station. Engine-Station.


APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR.


June 1, 1882. - P. Y. Hoseason.


Oct. 15, 1882. - O. A. Chick.


RESIGNATIONS.


June 1, 1882. - F. Everett.


Oct. 15, 1882. - J. McGrath.


.


G. W. Boyd .


7


Clerk,


Compositor, Carpenter


Carleton Street. Washington St. Engine-Station.


R. J. Morrisey


13


Hoseman,


Carpenter


.


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No. 2 ENGINE.


STATION, - WASHINGTON STREET, OPPOSITE LINCOLN PARK.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


G. H. Haynes .


31


Foreman, at call,


66


Carpenter Merchant


.


APPOINTMENTS DURING THE YEAR.


Jan. 15, 1882. - C. K. Stacy, promoted from sub to Hoseman. Nov. 1, 1882. - C. V. Knowles, Hoseman.


RESIGNATIONS.


Jan. 15, 1882. - C. V. Knowles.


Nov. 1, 1882. - T. Quilty.


No. 3 ENGINE.


STATION, - WILLOW STREET.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


G. F. Richardson


37


Foreman, at call,


Merchant


Centre Street.


S. F. Chadbourne


41


Assistant,


66


Carpenter


Willow Street.


D. McDonald


33


Clerk,


66


66


Carpenter


Lyman Street.


IV. Bliss


39


Hoseman,


66


Painter


Willow Street.


T. R. Frost


40


Hoseman,


66


Merchant


Centre Street.


E. Frost


36


Hoseman,


6


Clerk ..


Centre Street.


C. A. Peck


45


Hoseman,


66


Carpenter


.


.


Engine-Station.


EMPLOYEES.


A. D. Colby .


32


Engineer


Permanent .


A. C. Jewett


43


Driver .


Permanent .


Engine-Station. Engine-Station.


.


Chestnut Street.


F. T. Burgess


22


Hoseman,


Plumber. .


Engine-Station. Engine-Station.


T. W. Alfred


27


Hoseman,


66


Painter


.


Washington St.


C. K. Stacy


29


Hoseman,


66


Carpenter


.


Engine-Station.


C. V. Knowles


25


Hoseman,


66


Painter


Washington St.


W. M. Lucas


19


Stoker,


66


Carpenter


Engine-Station. .


EMPLOYEES.


R. S. Cummings


17


Engineer


C. L. Berry


18


Driver


Permanent. Permanent .


Engine-Station. Engine-Station.


F. H. Humphrey .


23


Assistant,


66


Wheelwr't .


J. Q. A. Hawkes


26


Hoseman


Webster Street.


H. A. Waterhouse,


24


Hoseman,


66


Painter


.


C. J. Crowley


30


Hoseman,


Painter


.


.


Engine-Station.


C. Polly


44


Hoseman,


Engine-Station.


A. J. Roach .


35


Hoseman,


Plumber.


Engine-Station.


A. W. Thompson


46


Stoker,


66


Carpenter


.


.


.


Centre Street.


C. B. Geary


42


Hoseman,


Carpenter


Cherry Street. Warren Avenue. Webster Street.


W. F. Rand .


28


Clerk,


Painter


.


Painter


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APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.


April 1, 1882. - A. W. Thompson, promoted to Stoker. July 1, 1882. - C. A. Peck, to fill vacancy.


Aug. 15, 1882. - C. Polly, to fill vacancy.


Nov. 1, 1882. - G. F. Richardson, promoted to Foreman.


Nov. 1, 1882. - S. F. Chadbourne, promoted to Assistant Foreman.


Nov. 1, 1882. - D. McDonald, promoted to Clerk.


Nov. 1, 1882. - A. J. Roach, appointed Hoseman.


RESIGNATIONS.


April 1, 1882. - A. J. Roach.


May 1, 1882. - G. Peavy.


June 1, 1882. - G. A. Webb.


Aug. 15, 1882. - H. K. Chadbourne.


Nov. 1, 1882. - A. I. English.


No. 1 TRUCK.


STATION, - WASHINGTON, OPPOSITE WALKER STREET.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


W. S. Higgins


62


Foreman, at call,


66


Carpenter Carpenter


Brooks Avenue. Washington St.


B. F. Barlow


65


Clerk,


66


Blacksmith,


Parsons Street.


J. H. Williams .


66


Truckman,


66


Milkman


Washington St. Allston Street. Allston Street. Lowell Street.


T. C. Nickerson


68


Truckman,


66


Carpenter


J. Watts


71


Truckman,


66


Carpenter


.


Murray Street.


H. J. Williams


63


Truckman,


66


Painter


.


Truck-Station.


J. Beals


61


Truckman, 66


Coachman .


Washington St.


EMPLOYEE.


C. Murphy


59


Driver


Permanent .


Truck-Station.


APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.


May 1, 1882. - H. J. Williams, appointed Truckman.


Nov. 1, 1882. - F. B. Sisson, promoted to Assistant Foreman.


Nov. 1, 1882. - J. Beals, appointed Truckman.


Nov. 1, 1882. - C. Coleman, appointed Truckman.


RESIGNATIONS.


May 1, 1882. - C. E. Perry. Nov. 1, 1882. - J. Murphy. Nov. 1, 1882. - A. B. Sparrow.


.


Painter .


·


J. H. Gilman


69


Truckman,


J. E. Watson


70


Truckman, 66


Gardener


F. B. Sisson .


81


Assistant,


15


No. 4 HOSE.


STATION, - WASHINGTON, OPPOSITE WALKER STREET.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


E. C. Waterhouse,


52


Foreman, at call,


Carpenter .


J. Fontaine


47


Assistant,


66


Shoemaker . Painter


Murray Street. Wash'n& Walnut. Washington St.


J. Deerv


49


Hoseman,


66


Carpenter · ·


Hose-Station.


E. P. Beese


51


Hoseman, 66


66


Shoemaker .


Brooks Avenue. Hose-Station.


APPOINTMENT.


Oct. 1, 1882. - D. Archibald, appointed Hoseman.


Oct. 1, 1882. - F. A. Dexter.


No. 5 HOSE. STATION, - AUBURN STREET.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


W. F. Soule .


53


Foreman, at call,


Carpenter .


C. A. Drake .


58


Assistant,


66


Watchmak'r,


D. J. O'Donnell


56


Hoseman,


66


Blacksmith, Painter . .


Central Street. Hose-Station. Lexington Street. Hose-Station


Auburn Street.


APPOINTMENTS.


April 15, 1882. - J. F. Washburn, Hoseman.


June 1, 1882. - M. Taylor, Hoseman.


RESIGNATIONS.


April 1, 1882. - J. Fanning.


April 1, 1882. - C. A. Parsons.


No. 6 HOSE.


STATION, - WASHINGTON AND WALES STREETS.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


B. Early


75


Foreman, at call,


$ 6


Paper-maker Machinist


Washington St.


W. B. Kenny


79


Hoseman,


66


Carder


·


Hose-Station.


B. C. Fisher .


77


Hoseman,


66


Carder


Hose-Station.


F. C. Smith


78


Hoseman, 66


Machinist


Hose-Station.


D. J. Corcoran


76


Hoseman, 66


Carder


Hose-Station.


.


J. F. Washburn


55


Hoseman,


66


Merrill Taylor .


57


Hoseman,


66


R.R. Emp. .


Hose-Station.


C. S. Morse


74


Assistant,


J. F. Horrigan


48


Hoseman,


Carpenter . .


D. Archibald


50


Hoseman,


RESIGNATION.


1


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APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.


May 1, 1882. - B. Early, promoted to Foreman.


May 1, 1882. - C. S. Morse, promoted to Assistant Foreman.


May 1, 1882. - B. C. Fisher, Hoseman.


May 1, 1882. - F. C. Smith, Hoseman.


Sept. 1, 1882. - D. J. Corcoran, Hoseman.


RESIGNATION.


May 1, 1882. - R. H. Moulton.


No. 7 HOSE.


STATION, -- PETTEE STREET.


MEMBERS.


BADGE.


POSITION.


OCCUPATION.


RESIDENCE.


W. S. Cargill


82


Foreman, at call,


Carpenter


High Street. Rockland Place.


J. E. Trowbridge .


81


Hoseman,


66


Merchant


High Street.


J. T. Thomason A. E. Easterbrook,


80


Hosemalı,


60


Clerk .


·


Hose-Station.


A. M. Fuller .


·


STATEMENT OF DUTY PERFORMED BY EACH COMPANY DURING THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1882.


APPARATUS.


LADDERS.


HOSE IN SERVICE.


MILES TRAVELLED.


HOURS ON DUTY.


No. 1 Engine


660


2,650


36


14


No. 2 Engine


5,450


54


30


No. 3 Engine


6,100


67


34


No. 4 Hose


3,500


93


33


No. 5 Hose


1,250


37


15


No. 6 Hose


-


2,650


43


20


No. 7 Hose


4,350


68


34


No. 1 Truck .


-


-


127


47


Total


660


26,550


525


225


FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH. HEADQUARTERS,-CITY BUILDING, WILLOW STREET.


NAME.


BADGE.


POSITION.


RESIDENCE.


G. W. Ulmer


1


Operator


Maple Avenue.


.


.


Chestnut Street.


86


Hoseman, 66


Machinist


.


83


Hoseman,


Coachman


Cottage Hill.


H. A. Smith .


84


Assistant,


Carpenter


Feet.


Feet.


-


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This branch of the service comprises 52 miles of wire, divided into four circuits, with 1 repeater; 46 signal-stations, 13 house-gongs, 6 tower-bells, 1 eight-inch steam-whistle.


In addition to the above, a telephone circuit of 16 miles of wire, with 14 stations, receives the attention of this de- partment.


LOCATIONS OF GONGS.


No. 1 Engine-Station, Washington, opposite Nonantum Street.


No. 2 Engine-Station, Washington Street, opposite Lincoln Park.


No. 3 Engine-Station, Willow Street.


No. 1 Truck-Station, Washington, opposite Walker Street.


No. 5 Hose-Station, Auburn Street.


No. 6 Hose-Station, Washington and Wales Streets.


No. 7 Hose-Station, Pettee Street.


Residence Chief of Department, Margin Street.


Residence Assistant Chief, Centre and Beacon Streets.


Residence Fire-Alarm Operator, Maple Avenue.


Residence Otis Pettee (P.), Elliott Street.


Pumping-Station, Needham Street.


M. G. Crane & Co. (P.), Lake Avenue.


LOCATION OF TOWER-BELLS AND WEIGHTS.


LOCATION.


STREET.


WEIGHT.


Congregational Church .


Centre and Church Streets,


3,600


Methodist Church


Walnut Street


. ·


1,200


City Hall


Washington and Cherry


Streets


2,650


Congregational Church .


Hancock Street and Wood- land Avenue


3,250


Mason School Building .


Station and Beacon Streets,


2,000


Methodist Church


Summer Street .


.


1,500


Crehore Paper Mills .


Washington and Hamilton Streets


8-in. whistle.


LOCATION OF SIGNAL-STATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS.


Location of Signal-Boxes.


4. Auburn and Lexington Streets (Auburndale).


5. No. 6 Hose-Station (Lower Falls).


6. No. 7 Hose-Station (Upper Falls).


7. Station Street and Glen Avenue (Newton Centre).


8. Beacon and Hammond Streets (Chestnut Hill).


9. Brookline and Dedham Streets (Oak Hill).


Pounds.


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12. Park and Church Streets (Newton).


13. Sargent and Centre Streets (Newton).


14. Washington and Jewett Streets (Newton).


15. No. 1 Engine-Station (Newton).


16. Church and Centre Streets (Newton).


17. School and Pearl Streets (Newton).


18. Newtonville Avenue and Howard Street (Newton).


21. No. 1 Truck-Station (Newtonville).


23. Washington and Walnut Streets (Newtonville).


24. Chapel and Watertown Streets (North Village).


25. Crafts and Watertown Streets (North Village).


26. Walnut Street, opposite High School (Newtonville).


27. Highland Avenue and Allston Street (Newtonville).


28. Walnut and California Streets (Newtonville).


31. Waltham and Washington Streets (West Newton).


32. River and Pine Streets (West Newton).


34. Waltham and Derby Streets (West Newton).


35. No. 2 Engine-Station (West Newton).


36. Fuller and Washington Streets (West Newton).


37. Otis and Fountain Streets (West Newton).


312. Police Headquarters, City Hall (West Newton).


41. Auburn and Charles Streets (Riverside).


42. Woodland Avenue and Grove Street (Auburndale).


43. Ash and Islington Streets (Auburndale).


51. Washington and Concord Streets (Lower Falls).


52. City Almshouse.


61. Chestnut and Winter Streets (Upper Falls).


62. Chestnut and Oak Streets (Upper Falls).


63. Mechanic and Elliott Streets (Upper Falls).


64. Walnut Street, rear N. Y. and N. E. Depot (Highlands).


65. Cook and Boylston Streets (Highlands).


612. Otis Pettee & Co.'s Machine-Shops (Private), (Upper Falls).


71. Walnut Street and Cemetery Gate.


72. Crane & Co.'s Machine-Shop (Private), (Highlands).


73. No. 3. Engine-Station (Newton Centre).


74. Beacon Street and Laurel Avenue (Newton Centre).


75. Cypress and Paul Streets (Newton Centre).


81. Ward Street and Waverly Avenue (Newton Centre).


82. Kenrick Street and Waverly Avenue (Newton).


91. Clark and Parker Streets ( Oak Hill).


Cautions to Persons Holding Signal-Box Keys.


Never open a box, or touch the apparatus, except in case of fire.


Never sound the alarm for a fire seen at a distance, unless assistance is called for.


Be reasonably sure there is a fire before sounding the alarm.


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Be sure your box is locked before leaving it.


Never let the key go out of your possession, except to some responsible person, to give an alarm of fire, and be sure the key is returned


If you remove from your house, or place of business, return the key to the Chief of Fire Department, City Hall.


Directions in Case of Fire.


Get the key to the nearest box to the fire; open the box ; pull the hook all the way down once, and let go. If you hear no sound from the bells, or tapper in the box, pull again. If you fail the second time, go to the next nearest box and do the same, but do not touch any other box if the nearest one gives the alarm.


Remain at the box, if possible, after giving an alarm, to direct the firemen to the fire.


No person will give alarms for the same fire (after the first alarm has been given) without an order from the Chief or Assistant Engineer.


Citizens are earnestly requested to keep themselves informed as to the location of keys to signal-boxes. Signs over each box will give the de- sired information.


School Signals.


1-111 (thirteen) once. - No session all grades, at 7.30 A.M. Schools to close for the day at 1.15 P.M.


Signals.


1 - Blow for test at 11 45 A. M. and 5 45 P.M. (Sundays, 12.15 P.M )'


1-1-Two blows will be given when the companies in service at fires have "made up."


Should an alarm occur from another box before this signal is struck, companies answering second will immediately answer on first; com- panies answering third will answer second.


1-1-1 (three blows). - General alarm, and calls entire Fire Depart- ment


14 blows, followed by the box number, will assemble the police, in case of emergency.


11-11 (twenty-two). - Signal of No. 1 Engine when called out of city. Same on return.


1-1-1 (three blows). - Signal of No. 2 Engine when called out of city. Same on return.


111-111 (thirty-three). - Signal of No 3 Engine when called out of city. Same on return.


H. L. BIXBY,


Chief Fire Department.


MAY, 1882,


HEADQUARTERS CITY HALL.


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STATEMENT OF DETAILS OF FIRES AND ALARMS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1882.


Jan. 1, Box 8, 11.50 P.M. South and Ward Streets.


Two-story frame, 25 X 50, dwelling. Owned by Hingham Sav- ings Bank, occupied by Robert Davis. Loss on building and con- tents, $6,000. Insurance, $4,500. Cause of fire, overheated furnace-pipes. Apparatus present, No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, three hours.


Jan. 2, Box 34, 5 P.M. Derby Street.


One-story frame, 12 × 20, dwelling. Owned and occupied by J. Priest. Cause of alarm, burning chimney. No damage. Ap- paratus present, No. 2 Engine, Nos. 4 and 5 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Department. Service, thirty minutes.


Jan. 12, Box 65, 4.15 A.M. Cook and Elliott Streets.


Two-story frame, 20 × 30, stable. Owned and occupied by T. F. Belger. Loss on building, $200. Insurance, $200. Cause of fire, incendiary. Apparatus present, No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Department. Service, one hour.


Jan. 12, Box 64, 5.45 A.M. Forest and Chester Streets.


Two-story frame, 15 × 30, stable. Owned and occupied by G. W. Knights. Loss on building and contents, $415. Insur- ance, $350. Cause of fire, incendiary. Apparatus present, No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Department. Service, one hour and thirty minutes.


Jan. 14, Box 91, 6.15 P.M. Parker and Boylston Streets.


One-and-half-story frame stable, 15 × 20. Owned and occu- pied by W. D. Philbrick. Loss on building, $50. Insurance, $500. Cause of fire, incendiary. Apparatus present, No. 3 En- gine, No. 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, one hour.


Jan. 18, Box 23, 4.35 P.M. Walnut and Washington Streets.


Special call for inspection of department by visiting committee from Quincy, Mass. Apparatus present, Nos. 1 and 2 Engines, 4 and 5 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Department. Service, thirty minutes.


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Jan. 20, Box 61, 4.15 P.M. Boylston and Chestnut Streets.


Two-story frame dwelling, 20 X 40. Owned and occupied by Mrs. A. P. R. Dresser. Loss on building and contents, $160. Insurance, $700. Cause of fire, children playing with matches. Apparatus present, No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, forty-five minutes.


Jan. 30, Box 35, 11.35 A.M. Vista Avenue.


Two-and-half-story frame dwelling, 30 × 40. Owned and occupied by H. A. Priest. Loss on building and contents, $110. Insurance, $15,000. Cause of fire, defective open grate. Ap- paratus present, No. 2 Engine, No. 4 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Department. Service, two hours.


Feb. 17, Box 36, 2.05 A.M. Washington Street.


Two-story frame stable, 40 × 60. Owned by A. S. Munroe, occupied by E. Smith. Loss on building and contents, $800. Insurance, $1,000. Cause of fire, incendiary. Apparatus present, No. 2 Engine, 4, 5, 6 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Department. Service, two hours.


Feb. 19, Box 64, 3.18 A.M. Centre and Rogers Streets.


Two-story frame stable, 30 × 40. Owned and occupied by H. C. Jepson. Loss on building and contents, $500. Insurance, $500. Cause of fire, incendiary. Apparatus present, No. 3 En- gine, Nos. 4 and 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, two hours.


March 4, Box 5, 11.33 P.M .; Second, 11.46 P.M. Washington and Hamilton Streets.


Three-story stone wool-extract mills, 40 × 150. Owned and occupied by W. S. and F. Cordingly. Loss on building and con- tents, $2,000. Insurance, $6,000. Cause of fire, overheated bear- ing. Apparatus present, Nos. 1 and 2 Engines, 4, 5, 6, 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, three hours and thirty minutes.


March 18, Special Call "33," 6.20 A.M. Needham Plains.


Cause, call for assistance. Apparatus detailed, No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose. Assistant Chief of Department. Service, six hours.


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April 4, Box 23, 12.25 A.M. Otis and Murray Streets.


One-story frame stable, 15 × 50. Owned and occupied by Mrs. R. T. Hill. Loss on buildings and contents, $360. Insurance, $750. Cause of fire, smoking in building. Apparatus present, Nos. 1 and 2 Engines, 4, 5 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Depart- ment. Service, one hour and thirty minutes.


April 5, Still, 2 P.M. Watertown Street.


Grass land. Cause, set by boys. Extinguished by Officer Holmes and Chief of Department.


April 7, Box 65, 11.55 A.M. Cook and Elliott Streets.


Grass and fences, owned by T. F. Belger. Damage slight. Apparatus present, No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, forty minutes.


April 12, Still, 12 M. Winchester Street.


Woods. Fire extinguished by Assistant Foreman Smith and Hoseman Easterbrook, No. 7 Hose.


April 12, Still, 11.30 P.M. Morton Place.


Woods. Extinguished by members, No. 3 Engine.


April 15, Box 4, 12.45 P.M. Lexington Street.


Grass land. Damage slight. Apparatus present, No. 2 Engine, 4, 5, 6 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Assistant Chief of Department. Ser- vice, thirty minutes.


April 17, Box 52, 11.10 A.M. Beacon and Chestnut Streets.


Wood land. Cause of fire, carelessness of men in charge. Ap- paratus present, No. 2. Engine, 6, 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of Department. Service, one hour and thirty minutes.


April 17, Box 64, 12.27 P.M. Walnut and Lincoln Streets.


Grass land. Cause, carelessness of owners. Apparatus pres- ent, No. 3 Engine, 4, 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, two hours and thirty minutes.


April 17, Box 13, 4 P.M. Mill and Cabot Streets.


Grass and wood land. Cause unknown. Apparatus present, Nos. 1 and 3 Engines, 4, 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, one hour and thirty minutes.


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April 19, Still, 8.30 P.M. Webster Street.


Grass land. Cause, locomotive sparks. Extinguished by Chief of Department.


April 30, Box 4, 3.59 P.M. Auburn and Grove Streets.


Two-and-half-story frame dwelling, 30 × 50. Owned and occu- pied by Mrs. Mary Snow. Loss on buildings and contents, $750. Insurance, $4,000. Cause of fire, defective flue. Apparatus present, No. 2 Engine, 4, 5, 6 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief of De- partment. Service, one hour and thirty minutes.


May 6, Still, 11 A.M. St. James Street.


Grass land and fences, owned by F. J. Parker. Cause of fire, locomotive sparks. Extinguished by permanent employees, No. 1 Engine.


May 6, Still, 1.30 P.M. St. James Street.


Rekindling of above fire.


May 6, Still, 7.15 P.M. Washington Street.


One-story frame coal-shed, 40 × 300. Occupied by Waters Inman. Loss, $10. Cause of fire, locomotive sparks. Extin- guished by members of Engine 2. Service, thirty minutes.


May 10, Box 9, 10.20 A.M. Dedham Street.


Cord wood. Owned by A. R. Estey. Loss, $50. Cause fire, incendiary. Apparatus present, No. 3 Engine, No. 7 Hose, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, one hour and forty minutes.


May 12, Box 71, 12.10 P.M. Homer Street.


Two-story frame dwelling, 15 × 30. Owned and occupied by Patrick Conly. Cause of alarm, burning chimney. No damage. Apparatus present, No. 3 Engine, 4, 7 Hose, No. 1 Truck, Chief and Assistant Chief of Department. Service, one hour.


May 12, Still, 6 P.M. Centre and Sargent Streets.


Three-story stone dwelling. 30 X 60. Owned by C. B. Prescott. Cause fire, matches in plumber's kit ignited from hot irons. Dam- age slight. Extinguished by Assistant Foreman Boulton, No. 1 Engine, and Thompson, No. 3 Engine.




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