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BIOGRAPHY.
Abraham Lincoln. E. Foster.
American Explorers. T. W. Higginson.
Biography of Self-Taught Men. B. B. Edwards.
Biographical Sketches. G. W. Greene. Brief Biographies. S. Smiles. Columbus. J. S. C. Abbott.
Columbus. A. Helps.
Columbus. W. Irving.
Eminent Americans. B. J. Lossing.
Essays, Biographical and Critical. H. T. Tuckerman. Famous Americans of Recent Times. J. Parton. Female Sovereigns ; Zenobia. A. Jameson. Franklin. E. M. Tomkinson. German Teachers and Educators. E. Barnard, ed.
, Heroes of American Discovery. N. R. E. Bell. Historic Boys. E. S. Brooks. Irving. D. J. Hill. James Madison. S. H. Gay. John Eliot. R. B. Caverley. John Paul Jones. J. S. C. Abbott. Life of Cortes. A. Helps. Lives of American Mechanics. H. Howe. Lives of the Presidents. J. S. C. Abbott.
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Magellan. G. M. Towle.
Men of Invention and Industry. S. Smiles.
Montezuma. Eggleston and Seelye.
My Bondage and My Freedom. F. Douglas. Pizarro. G. M. Towle.
Pocahontas. E. Eggleston.
Poets' Homes. R. H. Stoddard.
Raleigh. G. M. Towle.
Raleigh. C. K. True.
Shore and Sea. W. H. D. Adams.
Thomas Edward. S. Smiles.
William C. Bryant. G. W. Curtis. Works of Capt. John Smith.
NATURAL SCIENCE AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS
American Boy's Handy Book. D. C. Beard. Ancient America. J. D. Baldwin. Ancient and Modern Coins. J. R. Snowden. Art Needlework. L. P. Hale. Astronomy; Physical Geog. J. N. Lockyer and A. Geikie. Bayeux Tapestry. J. E. Bruce. Birds, Beasts and Fishes. Mrs. S. Barker. Book of Cyphers. F. Knight.
Book of Needlework. S. O. Beeton. Borderland of Science. R. A. Proctor. Bottom of the Sea. L. Sonrel. Butterfly Hunters. H. S. Conant. Cabinet of Curiosities. Cassell's Book of Birds. T. R. Jones. Catechism of Common Things. J. D. Champlin. Country Cousins. E. Ingersoll. Earth and its Wonders. C. Adams.
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Fairy Land of Science. A. B. Buckley.
Footprints of Vanished Races. A. J. Conant. Force. J. Abbott.
Forms of Water. J. Tyndall.
Four Feet, Two Feet and No Feet. L. E. Richards. Friends worth Knowing. E. Ingersoll. Geological Story briefly Told. J. D. Dana. Grave Mounds and their Contents. L. Jewett. Half-Hours with Insects. A. S. Packard, Jr. History of Lace. F. B. Palliser.
Homes without Hands. J. G. Wood.
How to Get Strong. W. M. Blaikie.
Insect Architecture. J. Rennie. Insect Lives. J. P. Ballard.
Insect World. L. Figuier.
Insects Abroad. J. G. Wood.
Insects at Home. J. G. Wood.
Ladies' Fancy Book. Mrs. Jones, and others.
Lady's Book of Knitting and Crochet.
Lessons in Electricity. J. Tyndall. Lighthouses and Lightships. W. H. D. Adams. Little Folks in Feathers and Fur. O. T. Miller. Mastodon, Mammoth and Man. J. P. MacLean. Monsters of the Deep. W. H. D. Adams. Mound Builders. J. P. Maclean. Natural History Series for Children. Calkins, and others. Odd Folks at Home. C. L. Mateaux. Overhead. L. D. Nichols. Petland Revisited. J. G. Wood. Physical Geography of the Sea. M. F. Maury. Population of an Old Pear Tree. E. Van Bruyssel. Reason Why. Sea and its Wonders. M. and E. Kirby.
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Science Ladders. N. R. E. Bell. Short Studies from Nature. Speaking Telephone. G. B. Prescott.
Stories about Animals. T. Jackson. Structure of Cotton Fibre. E. H. Bowman. Sublime in Nature. F. de Lanoy.
Tenants of an Old Farm. H. C. McCook.
Town Geology. C. Kingsley.
Underfoot. L. D. Nichols.
Use of Animals in Relation to Man. E. Lankester.
Water and Land. J. Abbott.
Wonderful Balloon Ascents. F. Marion.
Wonders of Electricity. J. Baile.
Wonders of Water. G. Tisandier.
Woodlands. M. C. Cooke.
World by the Fireside. M. Kirby.
World of Wonders. World's Foundations. A. Giberne.
CITY OF NEWTON.
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE
CITY OF NEWTON,
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1885.
WITH A STATEMENT OF THE FIRES AND ALARMS; ALSO, LOSSES AND INSURANCE DURING THE YEAR.
LIBERTY AND UNIO
FOUNDED
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8.A CITY 1873
TAN
Newton : PRESS OF THE NEWTON JOURNAL. 1886.
CITY OF NEWTON.
IN THE BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN, Jan. 18, 1886. Accepted and sent down.
I. F. KINGSBURY, Clerk. IN COMMON COUNCIL, Jan. 25, 1886.
Accepted in concurrence.
ALBERT S. GLOVER, Clerk.
REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.
FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS, OFFICE CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, Dec. 31, 1885.
To the Honorable the Mayor and City Council of the City of Newton :
GENTLEMEN,-I have the honor herewith to submit to you the Annual Report of the Fire Department for the year ending December 31, 1885, the same being my Seventh, and the Eleventh of the present system.
The fire loss, as compared with previous years, leaves no opportunity for criticism. The risks have very largely increased, but greater care and precaution seem to have been exercised by all classes. Builders, owners and occupants, evidently realizing that prevention is the great point to attain in reducing the loss by fire. For losses, insurance, &c., see statistics.
During the year the department has answered to the following calls :
First alarm, 41
Second alarm, .
3
Telephone calls,
12
Still alarms,
11
Special calls out of city, .
7
Total,
74
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In responding to these calls the apparatus and members have rendered the following service :
Ladders used, 614 feet.
Hose used, 20,800
Miles travelled, . 435
Duration of service, . 204 hours.
For report of service for each company, see Appendix.
The above alarms were given as follows :
. Citizens, 49
Firemen,
·
21
Police,
4 - Total, 74 .
In addition to the above, ten fires were extinguished by police and citizens without alarm.
The discipline has been most excellent. With one exception no serious casualties have occurred.
Engineer Colby, of No. 3 Engine, was injured while answering call from Station 13, and a few days later was again injured while answering Station 82, and relieved from duty for twenty-four days.
The permanent force of the department is made up of the following officers and employees :
Chief of Department and Supt. Fire Alarm, 1 Assistant Chief and Fire Alarm operator, . 1 Engineers in charge of engines, . 3 Drivers, 5
Total, . . 10
5
The Call Force as follows :
Foremen,
. 8
Assistant foremen,
8
Firemen,
Truckmen,
. 10
Hosemen,
. 33
Total, . . 62
During the year the positions of Assistant Chief and Fire Alarm operator were consolidated, by vote of the City Coun- cil, and the ordinance governing the same was amended in accordance therewith.
I am pleased to report that the change has added very materially to the efficiency of the positions, as well as effect- ing a reduction of $350 per year in the salary list.
The apparatus in active service is as follows :
Steam fire engines,
3
Hose reels,
7
Truck,
.
1
Coal tenders,
3
Total,
14
IN RESERVE.
Hose reel, . 1 Sleighs,
6
In addition to the above and in charge of Chief of Department :
Buggy and sleigh (one each), . 2
In charge of Assistant Chief :
Buggy and sleigh (one each), 2 Wagon, 1
.
3
6
The value of the property used by this department is estimated as follows :
Buildings and Land, $86,000
Apparatus and Furniture, 26,000
Fire Alarm Telegraph, . 23,000
Total,
$135,000
The apparatus has been maintained in good working order throughout the year.
The City Council and Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department have authorized the following purchases and repairs :
For No. 1 Truck-One pair wheels, and axle for the same.
For No. 1 Engine-Repair of reel (necessitated by acci- dent), repair and painting of coal tender.
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For No. 3 Engine-Repair and painting of reel, coal tender and sleigh.
No. 5 Sleigh-Repaired and painted.
For Chief of Department-Repair and painting of buggy and new sleigh provided.
For Assistant Chief-Purchase of new buggy and repair of sleigh.
New service hats were provided for five of the companies, and Companies 1, 3 and 4 will require them the coming year.
" Mayer" Relief Valves were placed on Engines 1, 2 and 3, and have given perfect satisfaction.
The general condition of the seventeen horses owned by this department is excellent.
It was considered advisable by the Joint Standing Com- mittee on Fire Department to contract for the regular attend- ance of a veterinary, who should be required to make a stated
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visit each week to the several stables, and also attend all special calls.
The marked success which has attended this arrange- ment for the past six months is of such a character that I would recommend its continuance. For a review of the services rendered I would respectfully refer you to the report of the Veterinary. See annexed.
The present condition of the hose, particularly the leather, is such that 1500 feet of new hose should be provided at an early date. The cotton hose, which was purchased in 1877, has given out in the lining, and is practically useless in its present condition. But as parties are ready to reline and guarantee this hose for a nominal sum, I would recommend its immediate repair.
For the future, I would recommend small purchases of new hose each year until the necessary complement is suffi- cient to meet the requirements.
For condition, amount and where distributed, see Ap- pendix.
No. 1 Station-Has been renovated and painted through- out. New boiler and piping, for heating purposes, have replaced the old, and in all respects this station is in excellent repair.
No. 2 Station-Requires repairs, or new floor in engine room, the replacing of defective plumbing, and necessary repairs to coving and gutters.
The drainage at this station is in such condition as to demand immediate attention.
No. 3 Station-Repairs, or new floor in engine room are required. Other than this the condition of the station is excellent.
No. 1 Truck Station-Defective plumbing should be replaced, front doors altered, heating apparatus renewed.
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No. 5 Station-Requires alteration of front doors.
No. 6 Station-Is in good repair.
No. 7 Station-The stable at this station should be en- larged. The drainage requires immediate attention.
Thirteen additional hydrants have been added to the service. I would recommend hydrants in the following loca- tions :
Chestnut, 800 feet north of Boylston street.
Bowdoin and Lincoln streets.
Lake and Hyde avenues.
Erie avenue and Woodward street.
High and Summer streets.
Beacon, between Crescent avenue and Centre streets.
Grove, between Hancock and Woodland avenue.
Hunter and Putnam streets.
Alpine, 800 feet west Mount Vernon street.
Elm, between Webster and River streets.
Cherry and Henshaw streets.
Adams, between Washington and Middle streets.
Washington street, opposite entrance Cottage Hospital. The service rendered by this department is incalculable.
The hydrants and connections have received the constant supervision of the Superintendent, and have always been in readiness for immediate use by this department.
The largest and most important risks in this city, and to which constant additions are being made each year, are those of private dwellings, the majority of which are large and expensive, and in the main located upon the high lands, not easily accessible to our heavy apparatus, and in a measure deprived of high service.
These buildings and their contents are more liable to serious damage, in case even of trifling fires, than ordinary risks.
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For the better protection of this property, as well as for general service throughout the city, I would recommend that one of our present steam fire engines be placed in reserve, and a chemical engine substituted, for the following reasons :
The advantages of a chemical engine over ordinary apparatus are manifold. In case of fire, they can be sent out with greater celerity, are always ready for instantaneous ser- vice, using the lightest of hose, which can readily be taken by one man to any part of the building. The weight of the apparatus, being limited, enables its being taken to points not accessible to the heavy apparatus, and using materials for its extinguishing force as three to one when compared with water alone.
The average record of extinguished fires by these en- gines is from 60 to 75 per cent. in the towns and cities using them.
The reputation of these engines has become firmly estab- lished in the many places using them, and they are in no sense an experiment, but an established fact.
Their introduction in this department will necessitate no increase in the running expenses, as the same horses and men will be available for the chemical engine.
I would again renew the recommendation of previous years for the placing of permanent drivers on the reels.
The appropriation for the maintenance of this depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1885, as authorized by the City Council, was $22,900.
The expenditures were $24,601.87 as follows :
Salaries, . · $15,000.00
Hay, grain and shoeing 3,052.00
Coal and wood . 1,000.00
Repairs of apparatus. 1,074.75
Maintenance of fire alarm.
1,395.73
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Gas . 352.65
Water rates
201.00
Laundry .
366.95
Incidentals as per book of Auditor . 2,158.79
In conclusion I desire to express to His Honor the Mayor, my personal acknowledgements for the interest manifested in the welfare of this department, and for the very pleasant relations which has characterized our inter- course during the year.
To the Chairman, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department, for their cheerful and prompt attention to the requirements of the department.
To Assistant Chief, Walter B. Randlett, and the officers and members of the several companies, I am person- ally indebted, for the success which has attended our efforts in maintaining the excellent record of this department.
To the several Heads of Departments and their subordi- nates. I am under obligations for courtesies tendered.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY L. BIXBY, Chief of Department.
FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH.
The Fire Alarm has been maintained in most excellent condition, and has rendered effective service throughout the year.
Forty-one, first alarms; three, second alarms ; six, special calls ; seven hundred and forty-six, test blows and school signals, have been correctly sent out.
By order of the City Council, a tower striker, was placed at junction of Hartford and Lincoln streets, and a new signal station (212) at Parsons and Watertown streets.
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One private signal station (512) was placed in the Paper Mills of C. F. Crehore and Son, Washington and Hamilton streets.
Six new galvanometers, and four tap bells were placed in circuit at Fire Alarm office, and one registering instrument at headquarters, City Hall.
I would recommend that additional signal stations be located as follows :
Gardner and Pearl streets Ward One
California and Faxon streets Ward One
Middle and Adams streets Ward Two
Washington and Crafts streets. Ward Two
Walnut and Washington Park.
Ward Two
River and Cherry streets .
Ward Three
Webster St. and Webster Place . Ward Three
Washington street, opp. Hospital
Ward Four
Station and Centre streets Ward Six
Homer and Cedar streets . Ward Six
A very large amount of outside work has been accom- plished during the year in the way of repairs; an equal amount will be necessary the coming year.
The following is a summary of the work performed :
New poles set
67
Old poles set
20
Old poles removed
74
Location changed 29
Wire stretched, New, No. 9 2 1-2 miles
Old wire stretched, No. 9 . 1-2 mile
Hard drawn copper, No 12 4 1-2 miles
Old wire taken down, Nos. 9 and 12. . 6 miles
Signal stations painted 50
For further statistics of this department, see appendix.
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The "Private line " telephone service has been fairly successful. So long as the present large number of instru- ments are continued upon one circuit, no better service can be guaranteed, and its present condition seriously interferes with its effectiveness for Fire Department use.
I would therefore recommend that the Water Depart- ment be placed upon a separate line ; the same can be done at a small outlay.
The following departments are furnished with instru- ments.
Fire Department . 20
Police Department 12
Water Department 10
Office City Clerk (City Hall)
2
Total .
44
Walter B. Randlett.
Henry L. Bixby,
Operator. Supt. Fire Alarm.
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT VETERINARY.
Newton, Dec. 31, 1885.
To Henry L. Bixby,
Chief of Fire Dept.
In making my report to you, as the result of my super- vision of the horses of your department for the six months ending as above, I would call your attention to the hygenic and general condition of the stables, as well as to the health of the animals.
The horses of the department are in the main, good ones, with one or two exceptions. There has been very little sickness during the past six months, in fact no more than could be reasonably expected from the condition in which the animals are kept; viz., in stables, and on grain feed,
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conditions which cannot be changed, without detriment to the efficiency of the department.
It seems advisable to me, to recommend a change at No. one station, in the horses. The Reel horse is old, has been long in the service, and has became very much broken winded, so that when called upon for service is not able to perform in a proper manner, the work he is called upon to do without being subjected to distress for breath. The Engine horses, are good, strong horses, but it would seem as if a pair could be procured that would do the work better and quicker. How this may be done is a matter which is perhaps better left for the decision of the Committee.
The remainder of the horses at the several stations seem well adapted, and in good condition to do their work. If I were to suggest any other change, it would be, that another horse be provided for the Chief of Department, not that the old horse is worn out, but the increase in duty, to which is added the Inspection of Buildings, the amount of ground daily gone over is large, added to this, is the liability of a run from one extreme of the city, to the other, in all weathers, and conditions of street, which at times, tax the horse severely.
The sanitary condition of the stables, is good, with the exception of that at No. 7 Hose. This stable is not fit for its use, being damp, cold, and anything but healthy. Under this stable is a dark cellar, into which the water from the stalls, from the watering trough, from the soil pipes and more or less drainage water enter, forming a nice source of moisture and foul air, to permeate the stable and food of the animals kept therein. I would suggest that this matter receive early attention.
I have made, during the six months just ending, twenty- six (26) weekly, and thirty one (31) extra visits.
The cases which have come up for treatment, have been as follows:
Colic
2
Lymphangitis
2
Corns .
2
Bruise sole .
2
Irritation from rope
2
Diarrhœa
1
Quarter cracks
1
Boil
1
Shoeing
1
Respectfully submitted,
MADISON D. BUNKER, Department Veterinary.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
During the year, one hundred and forty (140) new buildings were erected, and twelve (12) buildings were enlarged or remodelled.
Of the above buildings one hundred and fifty (150) were constructed of wood, and one each, of brick and stone.
These buildings are to be occupied as follows :
Dwellings
116
Stables
21
Greenhouses
6
Stores .
4
Churches
2
Factory
1
Storehouse
1
Hospital
1
15
These buildings are located as follows:
Ward One .
13
Ward Two .
36
Ward Three
31
Ward Four .
19
Ward Five .
20
Ward Six
21
Ward Seven
12
The approximate value of the above property is estima- ted at five hundred and fifty-four thousand (554,000) dollars. Respectfully submitted, HENRY L. BIXBY,
Inspector.
APPENDIX.
Joint Standing Committee on Fire Department.
Aldermen .- ENOS C. SOULE. (Chairman,) GEORGE PETTEE. Councilmen .- WINTHROP B. ATHERTON, FRANK EDMANDS, ANDREW J. FISKE. List of Officers.
NAME.
RANK.
HEADQUARTERS.
RESIDENCE.
Henry L. Bixby . . Walter B. Randlett .
Chief of Department Assistant Chief . . .
City Hall . No. 3 Engine Station
Margin Street. Centre Street.
Employees and Members. No. 1 ENGINE.
STATION .- WASHINGTON, OPP. NONANTUM STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
F. D. Graves
15
Foreman at call,
Printer . Carpenter
Carleton Street. Pearl Street.
C. W. H. Boulton
16
Assistant,
66
Carpenter
John McCamion
7
Hoseman, 66
Merchant
Centre Street. Centre Street.
E. W. Lyons .
14
Hoseman,
Plumber .
Washington Street.
J. F. Horrigan
6
Hoseman,
66
Carpenter
Washington Street. Engine Station. Engine Station.
EMPLOYEES.
F. E. Judkins
2
Engineer .
John Deery
12
Driver .
Permanent . . Permanent . .
At Station. At Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
Oct. 1, 1885.
Walter Pingree.
Hoseman.
Nov. 1, 1885.
John McCammon.
Hoseman.
Dec. 28, 1885.
John Deery.
Driver.
66
Blacksmith
Walter Pingree
11
Hoseman,
H. C. Lindley .
4
Fireman,
Painter . .
R. J. Morrisey
16
Hoseman,
18
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Oct. 1, 1885.
Frank Liddell. E. P. Leavitt.
Nov. 1, 1885.
RESIGNED.
Nov. 30, 1885.
O. A. Chick.
Dec. 28, 1885.
F. H. Harrington.
No. 2. ENGINE. STATION .- WASHINGTON STREET, OPP. LINCOLN PARK.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
G. H. Haynes
21
Foreman, at call,
Carpenter
Webster Park. Webster Street.
F. H. Humphrey
23
Assistant, 66
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Wheelwright.
Webster Street.
J. Q. A. Hawkes
26
Hoseman,
Painter .
Webster Street. At Station.
. W. H. Nichols
24
Hoseman, 66
Carpenter .
Waltham Street.
C. M. Kebbe .
22
Hoseman, 66
Carpenter
Chestnut Street.
Joseph Commings
20
Hoseman, .6
Janitor.
Washington Street. At Station.
EMPLOYEES.
R. S. Cummings
17
Engineer
C. L. Berry . .
18
Driver .
Permanent. . Permanent. .
At Station. At Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
Aug. 1, 1885.
C. M. Kebbe. Jos. Commings.
Hoseman. Hoseman.
Nov. 15, 1885.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Oct. 1, 1885.
Nov. 1, 1885.
F. T. Burgess. J. W. Crosby. RESIGNED.
July 1, 1885.
C. J. Crowley.
Merchant ..
W. F. Rand
28
Hoseman,
R. J. Riley
29
Hoseman, 66
Carpenter
G. K. Stacy .
19
Fireman,
Carpenter
19
No. 3 ENGINE. STATION .- WILLOW STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
A. I. English .
35
Foreman, at call,
Carpenter
Station Street. Willow Street.
C. B. Geary
42
Hosenian, 66
Carpenter
Lyman Street.
D. McDonald
33
Hosenian, 66
Carpenter
Centre Street.
C. J. Polly
44
Hosemnan, 66
Carpenter
Station Street.
C. E. Thompson
36
Hoseman,
Carpenter
At Station.
A. N. Mosher .
37
Hoseman,
64
Carpenter .
At Station.
John McMahon
46
Hoseman, 66
Blacksmith. .
Station Street.
EMPLOYEES.
A. D. Colby .
32
Engineer
A. C. Jewett
43
Driver
Permanent . . Permanent . .
At Station. At Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENTS.
POSITION.
Jan'y 1, 1885.
A. N. Mosher.
Hoseman.
Nov. 15, 1885.
John McMahon.
Hoseman.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
Nov. 15, 1885.
W. A. Thompson.
No. 1 TRUCK.
STATION .- WASHINGTON, OPP. WALKER STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
W. S. Higgins
62
Foreman, at call,
Carpenter Carpenter
Brooks Avenue. Washington Street.
J. H. Williams
66
Truckman, 66
Painter . .
Washington Street.
O. Dow. .
87
Truckmall, 66
Plumber .
Murray Street.
T. C. Nickerson
68
Truckman, 66
Carpenter
Lowell Street.
H. J. Williams .
63
Truckman,
Painter . . Merchant .
At Station. Lowell Street.
J. Beal
6-4
Truckman,
Merchant. .
Washington Street.
J. Watt
69
Truckman,
Carpenter
Murray Street.
C. Coleman
61
Truckman, 66
Carpenter
Allston Street.
M. McLeod .
71
Truckmau, "
Carpenter
Allston Street.
EMPLOYEE.
C. Murphy .
59
Driver
Permanent . .
At Station.
S. P. Chadbourne
41
Assistant, 66
Carpenter
F. B. Sisson
60
Assistant, 66
U. H. Dyer .
65
Truckman, "
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No. 4 HOSE. STATION .- WASHINGTON, OPP. WALKER STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
E. C. Waterhouse
52
Foreman, at call,
Carpenter
A. J. Wandless ..
47
Assistant,
Carpenter
D. Archibald.
50
Hoseman,. 66
Shoemaker .
F. A. Dexter.
51
Hosenian, 66 Clerk . .
F. Lancaster .
49
Hoseman,
Carpenter
Walnut Street. Allston Street. At Station. At Station. Allston Street.
EMPLOYEE.
J. E. Watson
48
Driver .
Permanent . .
At Station.
DATE.
APPOINTMENT.
. POSITION.
April 15, 1885.
F. Lancaster.
Hoseman.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
April 15, 1885.
John Deery.
No. 5 HOSE.
STATION .- AUBURN, BET. MELROSE AND WOODBINE STS.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
J. F. Washburn
55
Foreman, at call,
Painter .
J. U. Kimball .
58
Assistant, 66
J. M. Taylor
54
Hoseman, 66
Carpenter . . R. R. Employee Painter . .
At Station. At Station. At Station. Central Street.
DATE.
APPOINTMENT.
POSITION.
Jan'y 1, 1885.
C. G. Fletcher.
Hoseman.
DATE.
PROMOTIONS.
POSITIONS.
July 1, 1885.
J. F. Washburn.
July 1, 1885.
J. U. Kimball.
Foreman. Asst. Foreman.
HONORABLE DISCHARGE.
July 1, 1885.
W. F. Soule.
C. G. Fletcher
56
Hoseman, 66
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No. 6 HOSE. STATION .- WASHINGTON AND HAMILTON STREETS.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
Bernard Early
75
Foreman, at call,
Paper Maker.
H. H. Miles
77
Assistant, 66
Carpenter .
D. J. Corcoran
76
Hoseman, 66
Carder .
P. O'Neil .
79
Hoseman, 66
Fireman
Grove Street.
D. J. Cooney
78
Hoseman,
66
Carder
At Station.
T. E. Healey
74
Hoseman, 66
Painter
Washington Street.
No. 7 HOSE. STATION .- PETTEE STREET.
MEMBERS.
BADGE.
POSITION.
OCCUPATION.
RESIDENCE.
W. S. Cargill.
82
Foreman, at call,
Carpenter
High Street.
H. A. Smith
84
Assistant, 66
Carpenter
Rockland Place.
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