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No extension of mains was made during the year. A short section on Hanscom Avenue had to be lowered on ac- count of change in street grade. Two hydrants were broken by automobiles. All hydrants have been examined and put in order.
SERVICE PIPES
Fifteen services have been put in. Eighteen leaks in service pipes have been repaired, five caused by freezing and thirteen by electrolisis, five of which occurred on Wash- ington Street and two on John Street. A considerable number of services were frozen during the severe cold months of January and February.
PUMPING STATION
The up-take from the boilers has been repaired. New valves are needed for one of the main pumps. The store house and gate house need shingling. Both pumps should be painted at once.
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KINDS AND SIZES OF METERS IN USE
SIZES
No.
NAME
2 in.
1} in.
1} in.
1 in.
¿ in.
& in.
86
Crown .
5
2
2
2
75
978
Nash
1
3
8
6
960
200
Empire.
1
1
198
1
Gem .
1
41
Lambert ...
2
39
10
Thompson
1
1
8
7
Worthington
7
209
Hersey
1
6
8
2
192
96
Neptune . Union
3
1
4
6
King
6
15
Columbia
8
1
22
Gamon
22
1688
13
11
8
22
11
1623
YEARLY RECORD OF PUMPING SERVICE FROM JAN. 1, 1918, TO JAN. 1, 1919
MONTH
No. Days
Hrs.
Min.
Gallons Pumped
Total Head
Pounds Coal
Rain- fall
January
31
271
8,006,732
219
64,650
3,08
February
28
341
15
11,136,373
82,763
3.02
March
31
327
15
10,978,730
75,373
2.02
April
30
269
30
88,942,665
63,238
4.10
May
3]
271
8,916,590
61,798
.85
June.
20
260
30
8,501,912
60,813
3.04
July
31
245
45
8,978,135
55,453
2.99
August
31
229
15
7,742,943
54,576
2.81
September
30
213
7,131,340
47,167
8.37
October
31
213
7,333,110
46,697
1.01
November.
30
207
45
7,311,642
44,852
2.24
December
31
218
30
7,634,820
48,731
2.48
365
3,130
45
102,063,894
219
706,143
36.02
..
. .
:
15
9
Keystone
96
8
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TABLE SHOWING AMOUNT OF RAIN AND MELTED SNOW FOR YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 1918
Day of Month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Day of Month
1
..
.03
.03
.07
.18
.10
8
4. . . .
.02
.18
.10
.09
.4
5 .. .
.10
.01
.29
5
6. . . .
.11
.34
.25
.01
.03
.04
6
7 .. ..
.57
.01
.08
.35
.17
.07
.77
.03
8
9. . .
.35
1.02
.06
.06
.54
.12
.9
10 ....
.01
.17
.01
.05
.45
10
11 ....
.86
.21
.02
.19
.02
.55
11
12 ....
.10
.97
.39
.15
2.00
.08
.01
.12
13 ....
.04
.01
.06
.40
.24
.20
13
14 .. ..
.07
.16
.26
.09
.27
.33
.15
14
15 .. ..
.78
.15
16 ....
.01
.24
.45
.24
1.34
17
18 ...
.07
.02
1.23
.10
18
19 .. ..
.03
.37
.05
19
20 .. ..
.15
1.09
.16
.08
20
21 . . ..
1.32
1.53
.01
.01
21
22 ...
.11
.08
.02
.33
.15
.22
23 .. ..
.05
.01
.07
.23
24 .. ..
.02
.01
.25
.02
.42
.24
25. . . .
.01
.73
.01
.01
.33
.25
26 ....
.03
.47
2.03
.01
.07
.26
27 ....
.03
27
28 .. .
.21
.86
.03
28
29 ...
.03
.05
.28
.25
29
30 .. .
.98
.95
.10
.38
30
31 . . . .
.08
.26
.08
.44
31
3.08
3.02
2.02
4.10
.85
3.04
2.99
2.81
8.37
1.02
2.24
2.48
1
2 .. .
.2
3 .. .
.14
.12
.12
.03
7
8. . . .
.34
.01
16
17 ....
.02
.25
.44
.03
.26
.03
The average rainfall for Massachusetts, as deduced by the State Department of Health from long continued obser- vations in various parts of the State, is 44.60 inches. The rainfall at Reading Pumping Station in 1918 was 36.02 inches, making a deficiency of 7.98 inches. There was an excess of rainfall in April and September of 5.45 inches and a deficiency in the other ten months of 13.02 inches.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS -STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH WATER ANALYSIS - (PARTS IN 100,000)
APPEARANCE
Date of
No.
Collec- tion
Turbidity
Sediment
Color
Free
Albu- mi- noid
Chlorine
Ni-
Ni- trates trites
Oxygen
Consumed
Hardness
Iron
1918
140169 Jan. 22 |Slight 140170 Jan. 22 none
Cons. iron None
.40 11.70
.0188 0010
0102 .0060
1.33
.0110 .0140
.0002 .0015
3.4 72
.300 .032
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
140877 Mch. 20 Slight 140878 Mch. 20 None
Cons. iron None
.14
15.40
.0014
0076
.83
.0120
.0008
7.1
.032
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
141444 May 20 Distinct iron 141445 May 20 None
Cons. iron None
25
16.00
.0016
.0116
1.10
.0120
.0000 .0015
2.0 8.1
.360
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
142547 July 24 Distinct Iron Cons. iron 142548 July 24 none None
3.3 10 0
.400 .038
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
143483 Sept. 18 Distinct iron 143484 Sept. 18 Slight
Cons. iron None
Fil.
70
10.00
.0212
.0172
2.18
.0180
.0002 .0000
3.4
.320 .068
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
144406 Nov. 30 Distinct iron 144407 Nov. 30 Slight
¡Cons. iron None
.70 9.40 .23 17.30
.0198 .0014
.0154 .0064
1.36 .98
.0100 .0080
0000 .0004
3.4 6.8
.380 .095
Filter Gallery Filter Weir
.40
9.50
.0128
.0128
. 94
.0080
.0001
2.2
.340
Fil.
.72
9.10
.0130
.0222
1.10
.00$0
.0168
.0208
1.28
.0180
0000
.29|
19.30
.0006
.0136
1.24 .0250
.0000
.038
Fil.
.55
10.10
.20
17.50
.0004
.0132
1.24 .0080
7.1
Residue on
Evaporation
AMMONIA
NITROGEN AS
1.10
.12 17.70
Fil.
-
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SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1918 In form recommended by the New England Water Works Association
READING WATER WORKS READING, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL STATISTICS
Population by Census of 1915, 6,805.
Date of construction, 1890 and 1891.
By whom owned, Town of Reading.
Source of supply, filter gallery and artesian wells.
Mode of supply ( whether gravity or pumping), pumping.
PUMPING STATISTICS
1. Builders of pumping machinery, George F. Blake Man- ufacturing Co. and Platt Iron Works
a Kind, coal Brand of coal, New River
2. Description of fuel used
c Average price of coal per gross ton, delivered, $10 33 d Percentage of ash, e Wood, price per cord, $
3. Coal consumed for the year, 706,143 lbs.
4. [Pounds of wood consumed] divided by three, equals equivalent amount of coal lbs.
4ª Amount of other fuel used
5. Total equivalent coal consumed for the year equals (3) plus (4) lbs.
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6. Total pumpage for the year, 102,063,894 gallons, with allowance for slip.
7. Average static head against which pumps work, 219.
8. Average dynamic head against which pumps work, 240.
9. Number of gallons pumped per pound of equivalent coal (5), 145.
10. Duty equals gallons pumped (6) x 8.34 (lbs.) x 100 x dynamic head (8) Total fuel consumed (5)
equals 29,329,999.
Cost of pumping, figured on pumping station erpenses, viz: $6,306.43.
11. Per million gallons pumped, $62.57.
12. Per million gallons raised one foot (dynamic)
FINANCIAL STATISTICS
RECEIPTS
Balance brought forward :
(«) From ordinary (main- tenance) receipts .
$1,979 68
(b) From extraordinary receipts (bonds, etc.)
Total $4,979 68
From Water Rates:
A Fixture rates
B Meter rates . $23,024 33
O Total from consumers $23,024 33
D For hydrants ·
.
6,030 00
E For fountains 100 00
F For street watering
J Total from municipal departments ·
$6,130 00
L From bond issue
9,101 70
M From other sources :
Rent, interest, etc.
714 76
Service pipes ·
1,052 55
Main pipes .
.
N Total
$45,032 98
EXPENDITURES
Water Works Maintenance :
AA Operation (manage- ment and repairs) $18,286 27
$18,286 27
CO Total maintenance
·
DD Interest on bonds
(CO plus DD)
23,409 52
6,000 00
EE Payment of bonds 3,200 00
Water Works Construction :
GG Extension of mains 428 41
HH Extension of services 2,940 67
II
Extension of meters
225 39
JJ New supply ·
10,480 50
KK Total construction 14,074 87
MM Balance : (aa) Ordinary
Total balance
3,471 84
29 96
N Total
$45,032 98
. $394,443 70 145,500 00
·
.
.
.
.
·
.
.
.
.
O Net cost of works to date P Bonded debt at date
Q Value of Sinking Fund to date R Average rate of interest, 4 per cent.
DISPOSITION OF BALANCE -CARRIED TO NEW ACCOUNT
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STATISTICS OF CONSUMPTION OF WATER
1. Estimated total population at date, 6,855.
2. Estimated population on lines of pipe, 6,800.
3. Estimated population supplied, 6,750.
4. Total consumption for the year, 102,063,894 gallons.
5. Passed through meters, 0 gallons.
6. Percentage of consumption metered, 0.
7. Average daily consumption, 279,598 gallons.
8. Gallons per day to each inhabitant, 40.8.
9. Gallons per day to each consumer, 41.1.
10. Gallons per day to each tap, 159.9.
11. Cost of supplying water, per million gallons, figured on total maintenance, (item CƠ),
12. Total cost of supplying water, per million gallons, figured on total maintenance, plus interest on bonds,
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MAINS
1. Kind of pipe, cast iron.
2. Sizes, from 6 inch to 12 inch.
3. Extended, 0 feet during year.
4. Discontinued, 0 feet during year.
5. Total now in use, 33.39 miles.
6. Cost of repairs per mile, 84.81.
7. Number of leaks per mile, 0.
8. Length of pipe less than 4 inches in diameter, 0 miles.
9. Number or hydrants added during year (public and private), 0.
10. Number of hydrants (public and private) now in use, 201.
11. Number of stop gates added during year, 0.
12 Number of stop gates now in use, 311.
13. Number of stop gates smaller than 4 inch, 0.
14. Number of blow-offs, 14.
15. Range of pressure on mains, 45 lbs. to 90 1bs.
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SERVICES
16. Kind of pipe, cast iron, galvanized iron, lead and cement lined.
17. Sizes, 3-4 to 6 inches.
18. Extended, 0 feet.
19. Discontinued, feet.
20. Total now in use, 26.622 miles.
21 Number of service taps added during year, 15.
22. Number now in use, 1746.
23. Average length of service, 1918, 126 feet.
24. Average cost of service for the year.
25. Number of meters added, 25.
26. Number now in use, 1688.
27. Percentage of services metered, 96.6.
28. Percentage of receipts from metered water ( B) divided by (O).
29. Number of motors and elevators added, 0.
30. Number now in use, 0.
LEWIS M. BANCROFT, Superintendent.
Twenty-fourth Annual Report OF THE
Electric Light Commissioners
For the Year Ending December 31 1918
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OFFICERS OF THE ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Commissioners
FRANK E. CRAFTS, Chairman Term expires 1919
GEORGE L. FLINT, Secretary
Term expires 1921
WILLIAM G. LONG
Term expires 1920
Manager ARTHUR G. SIAS
Office MUNICIPAL BUILDING
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70000
13500
MANAGER'S REPORT
TO THE MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD, READING, MASS.
GENTLEMEN-I respectfully submit herewith my report for the year ending December 31, 1918. I have arranged it in practically the same form as last year.
OPERATING ACCOUNT
·CREDITOR
By commercial lighting . $48,995 81
By commercial power
11,071 13
By municipal lighting
849 04
By municipal power .
939 32
By cooking and heating
5,546 58
By power to Wakefield
50 24
By power to Lowell Electric Light Corporation .
104 87
By street lighting, North Reading
3,249 35
By street lighting, Wilmington
5,642 63
By street lighting, Lynnfield
1,647 12
By total income .
$78,096 09
DEBTOR
To fuel
$26,371 62
To oil and waste
169 00
To water
56 20
To wages at station
11,238 68
To repairs, real estate
711 24
To repairs, steam plant
1.544 54
To repairs, electric plant
109 84
To station tools, etc. .
805 01
To manufacturing cost
$41,006 13
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To distribution wages $1,427 87
To repairs lines, lamps and meters 7,892 00
To incandescent lamps, commercial . 930 68
To distribution tools, etc. 139 08
To garage expense
3,182 88
To distribution cost
$13,572 51
To general salaries
$5,447 00
To Municipal Light Board salaries
225 00
To Committee expense
10 00
To office expense
3,082 96
To rent of office and stock room
.340 00
To insurance
1,842 58
To taxes
364 00
To miscellaneous expenses .
11,311 54
To total operating expenses
65,890 18
Balance to profit and loss
.
12,205 91
$78,096 09
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT CREDITOR
By balance Dec. 31, 1917 ·
$57,192 03
By pole rentals 422 78
By interest on bank balances .
1,115 86
By balance of Operating Account 12,205 91
By appropriation for street lights
11,000 00
By total
$81,936 58
DEBTOR
To bonds paid in 1918
$10,000 00
To notes paid in 1918
4,800 00
To interest incurred
6,882 24
To depreciation allowed
8,529 85
To jobbing account .
209 24
By total
$30,421 33
Balance as of Dec. 31, 1918 . 51,515 25
$81,936 58
.
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BALANCE SHEET ASSETS
Land
$1,545 50
Buildings .
15,462 85
Steam plant
73,493 71
Electric plant
27,273 38
Lines
109,740 97
Transformers
17,325 37
Meters
19,032 70
Street lights
12,666 29
Engineering (not yet distributed) 4,150 00
Inventory of fuel
3,960 61
Inventory of oil and waste
128 18
Inventory of repairs, steam plant
327 61
Inventory of repairs, electric plant . 89 55
Inventory of station tools, etc.
1,041 65
Inventory of repairs of lines
593 80
Inventory of repairs of meters and transformers 89 43
Inventory of stock
5,837 57
Inventory of repairs, street lights
297 15
Inventory of incandescent lamps, Commercial
1,137 05
Inventory of distribution tools, etc.
667 70
Inventory of garage expense
1,576 09
Inventory of jobbing account
4,424 77
Inventory of office expense
1,390 26
Unexpired insurance
730 45
Accounts receivable, electric
13,428 56
Accounts receivable, sundries
6,115 23
Cash in reconstruction fund
14,978 77
Cash in depreciation fund
245 70
Cash in operation fund
2,669 07
Cash in deposit fund
2,281 16
Total assets
$342,701 13
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LIABILITIES
Appropriations for construction $42,678 26
Loans repayment account 61,400 00
Bonds outstanding
107,000 00
Notes outstanding
40,100 00
Town Treasurer-Loan
11,000 00
Deposits 2,281 16
Interest accrued, but not due .
1,550 47
Accounts payable, reconstruction
8,282 49
Accounts payable, operation
16,893 50
Total liabilities
$291,185 88
Surplus .
51,515 25
$342,701 13
The past year has been one in which unusual conditions prevailed, and the actual results of the operations of the plant do not compare as favorably with the estimate as in some previous years.
The income from sales of light and power increased $10,502.45 over 1917 but was $547.76 less than the estimate.
The increase in lighting sales was only $3,588.63, while the increase in the sales for cooking, heating and power was $6,913.12. The Daylight Saving Law and more rigid econ- omy in the use of light were undoubtedly the cause of the small increase in lighting sales. The electric cooking and heating used by the Government at the Navy Rifle Range helped out materially on our income from this class of service.
The operating expenses have exceeded the estimate by $5,285.18 -- about half of which is due to increase in payrolls. One additional employe has also been added to our force during the year.
The relatively poor quality of the fuel obtained was responsible for an increase in the quantity used, and the price paid was slightly higher than estimated. We were unable to obtain the grade of fuel contracted for on account of Government requirements, and much of that received
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was of poor quality and not properly prepared. The ship- pers, however, kept us supplied to the best of their ability and we were in a position to render assistance to others who were less fortunate.
The increase in Office Expense was due principally to the expense of moving the office and getting installed in the new Municipal Building.
It will be noted that the Jobbing Account shows a loss of $209.24. This is due to the expense of moving and addi- tional labor in connection with the sale and repair of ap- pliances and lamps.
Repairs and renewals of lines have been kept down as much as possible during the year. We have, however, made needed repairs on West Street, between Woburn Street and Summer Avenue, and minor repairs on other lines. New construction has also been curtailed and no attempt has been made to secure additional business beyond existing lines.
The number of cooking and heating services has increased from 81 a year ago to 115. We have also con- nected 10 additional motors totalling 160 H. P.
One hundred and thirty-eight new services have been installed during the year as follows: Reading 77, North Reading 20, Lynnfield 21, and Wilmington 20. Only 6 addi- tional street lights were installed, 3 in Reading and 3 in Wilmington.
The following appliances have been sold during the year : 6 auto heaters, 3 bell ringing transformers, 6 curling irons, 4 chafing dishes, 4 Christmas tree outfits, 18 desk and table lamps, 1 fireless cooker, 10 fans, 9 grills, 1 hair dryer, 1 hot plate, 1 hot water urn, 10 heating pads, 130 irons, 1 ironer, 2 immersion heaters, 11 motors (one 10 H. P., one 3 H. P., one 1 H. P., two 5 H. P., two 2 H. P., three 1-2 H. P., one 1-8 H. P.), 1 percolator, 24 radiators, 27 ranges, 14 sewing machine motors, 3 sewing machines, 1 shaving mirror, 2 soldering irons, 18 toasters, 26 vacuum cleaners, 5 vibrators, 17 washing machines, 2 water heaters.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
As it is impossible to determine how much, if any, re- duction in operating expenses we will obtain during 1919, I feel that the present rates for lighting should remain in force.
I believe that at least $10,000 additional will be required to complete the reconstruction work at the plant. The No. 1 boiler which has been in use since 1894 will have to be taken out of service this year, and it will require about $5,000 to replace it with a new one.
The cost of new services and extensions in 1918, includ- ing transformers and meters, was more than $9,000, and I estimate that we will require at least $15,000 for this work the coming year.
I recommend that a bond issue of $20,000 be made, $15,000 of which is to be applied to the completion of the reconstruction work, including the renewal of the boiler, and $5,000, together with the Depreciation provision, for extensions and renewals.
I recommend that an aggressive campaign be made this year to obtain all the new business possible on existing lines in order that our revenue may be increased in propor- tion to the expenses.
As soon as possible, I believe, the working steam pres- sure at the power station should be increased to 150 lbs., which will very materially reduce the expense for fuel and give us better results from the steam. Before this can be done, however, it will be necessary to replace the No. 3 boiler, and I do not recommend it this year.
Under the provisions of Chapter 77, Acts of 1918, the Town is required to appropriate for street lighting a sum not less than the estimated cost of same as determined in the manner set forth in said law.
The estimated cost of the street lights for 1919 com- puted as above is $14,450.
The estimate for 1919 follows :
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EXPENDITURES
For operation, maintenance and repairs
$67,921 00
For interest on bonds and notes 6,556 12
For depreciation (3% of $347,325 58)
10,419 76
For bond payments . 10,000 00
For note payments
4,800 00
For loss in preceding year
.
8,132 65
$107,829 53
INCOME
From sales to private consumers $91,879 53
From sundry items . . .
1,500 00
From appropriation for street lights 14,450 00
-$107,829 53
RE-CONSTRUCTION FUND
DEBTOR
To balance Dec. 31, 1917 . $49,926 34 .
To sale of generator
400 00
To sale of engine
1,350 00
To freight refund
25 02
To appropriation 1918
12,000 00
$63,701 36
CREDITOR
By engineering (not yet distributed ) $2,431 36
By additions l'and
445 50
By additions buildings
3,792 68
By additions steam plant
33,442 45 .
By additions electric plant
7,207 79
By additions lines
347 74
By additions transformers
1,055 07
$48,722 59
By balance December 31, 1918
14,978 77
$63,701 36
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CONSTRUCTION FUND DEBTOR To transfer from Depreciation Fund $9,312 81 .
CREDITOR
By additions to steam plant $270 05
By additions to lines
5,088 97
By additions to transformers
2,477 28
By additions to meters
1,391 67
By additions to street lights
84 84
*9,312 81
OPERATION FUND
DEBTOR
To balance Dec. 31, 1917 . $1,070 56
To receipts from customers 96,638 59 .
To appropriation from tax levy
11,000 00
To loan from Town Treasurer
11,000 00
To interest on bank balance
1,115 86
$120,825 01
CREDITOR
By operating expenditures . $87,912 96
By transfer to Depreciation Fund 8,529 85
By bonds retired
10,000 00
By notes retired
4,800 00
By interest paid
6,913 13
By balance Dec. 31, 1918
2,669 07
$120,825 01
DEPRECIATION FUND
DEBTOR
To balance Dec. 31, 1917
$1,634 16
To transfer from Operation Fund · 8,529 85
$10,164 01
CREDITOR
By transfer to Construction Fund $9,312 81
By renewals
605 50
By balance Dec. 31, 1918
245 70
$10,164 01
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COST OF PLANT
Cost as of Dec. 31, 1917 .
*285,428 29
ADDITIONS
Land .
$445 50
Buildings
3,792 68
Steam plant
41,696 24
Electric plant
7,062 80
Lines .
5,436 71
Transformers
3,532 35
Meters
1,391 67
Street lights
84 84
63,442 79
Total cost December 31, 1918
$348,871 08
LYNNFIELD EXTENSION
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1918 :
Lines
. $12,714 31
Incandescent street lights .
1,164 68
Meters .
1,613 37
Transformers
1,352 72
$16,845 08
NORTH READING EXTENSION
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1918 :
Electric plant $440 12
Lines
25,286 19
Incandescent street lights 1,781 09
Meters .
1,857 98
Transformers
1,999 14
831,364 52
WILMINGTON EXTENSION
Total investment to Dec. 31, 1918 :
Electric plant
$627 18
Lines
40,429 01
Incandescent street lights
2,589 92
Meters .
1,649 46
Transformers
2,689 21
$47,984 78
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The following data, both financial and physical, has been taken from the office records and may be of interest to some :
TABLE SHOWING DATA FROM RECORDS OF THE PLANT
Kilowatt hours manufactured 1,318,546
Kilowatt hours delivered to Reading street lights 125,820
Kilowatt hours sold 976,121
Kilowatt hours used at station and office 10,573
Kilowatt hours unaccounted for
206,032
Coal used, tons
2,990
Average cost of coal per ton
$8.82
Poles added .
38
Feet of wire added
88,279
Motors connected .
10
New services installed .
138
Street lamps installed .
6
CONNECTED LOAD DECEMBER 31, 1918
Number of customers
2,083
Horse power in motors .
672
Number of street lights
1,303
READING
Number of customers Dec. 31, 1918
1,499
Number of 40 c. p. street lights .
7
Number of 60 c. p. street lights .
453
Number of 100 c. p. street lights .
12
Number of 250 c. p. street lights .
48
Number of 400 c. p. street lights .
1
Number of 600 c. p. street lights .
24
Horse power in motors .
555.5
Earnings for the year
$52,626 79 .
NORTH READING EXTENSION
Number of customers Dec. 31, 1918
151
Number of 40 c. p. street lights
241
Horse power in motors . 91.16
Earnings for the year
.
$7,379 76
257
LYNNFIELD EXTENSION
Number of customers Dec. 31, 1918
129
Number of 40 c. p. street lights
122
Horse power in motors . .
29.70
Earnings for the year .
$4,984 80
WILMINGTON EXTENSION
Number of customers Dec. 31, 1918
304
Number of 40 c. p. street lights
395
Horse power in motors .
45.88
Earnings for the year .
. $13,104 74
EARNINGS FROM LIGHT AND POWER FOR FIVE YEARS
1914
1915
1916
1917
1918
Light
$41,092 11
$44,109 37
$51,200 77
$56,695 22
$60,283 85
Power
8,707 64
7,493 95
10,699 24
10,898 42
17,812 24
$49,799 75
$51,603 32
$61,900 01
$67,593 64
$78,096 09
Respectfully submitted, ARTHUR G. SIAS, Manager.
FRANK E. CRAFTS
GEORGE L. FLINT WILLIAM G. LONG
Municipal Light Board.
258
LIST OF UNPAID BILLS
Addressograph Co. $1 13
American Electrical Heater Co. .
20 76
American Express Co. .
8 89
Andren Co., Karl
344 00
Arnold Electric Co.
2 75
Barrett Co. .
111 30
Bay State Street Railway Co.
96 84
Boice Motor Equipment Co.
79 21
Bancroft & Co., W.
103 03
Brooks & Co., E. J.
18 20
Buckminster Co., George H.
434 58
Burgess & Allen
94 20
Carroll, Harry
130 28
Chapin, Earle H. .
29 60
Charles, M. F.
3 55
Castner, Ourran & Bullitt, Inc.
1,860 60
Columbia Lamp Division
878 06
Cummings & Chute
381 03
Dallman & Co., H. I.
228 00
Eagle Oil & Supply Co.
16 50
Edison Electric Appliance Co.
114 92
Electric Machine & Instrument Co.
111 90
Fairbanks Co.
27 05
Federal Sign System ( Electric)
164 19
Fife. T. C.
1 90
Foster, McDonald Co.
103 69
Francis Bros.
13 95
Frantz Premier Distributing Co.
17 20
General Electric Co.
349 64
Gordon, A. D.
7 00
Greene, Co., J. E.
393 50
Ham Electric Co., E. W.
1,663 66
Hardy & Co., F. S.
679 71
Hayden & Co.
241 46
Hersey Mfg. Co.
8 42
Hoover Suction Sweeper Co.
76 50
Hunt Auto Co.
8 35
259
Jeandron, W. J.
$6 63
Jeanes & Co., C. L.
48 62
Jenkins Bros.
9 05
Johns, Manville Co.
14 14
Library Bureau
23 86
Lynnfield, Town of
234 00
Mathias Hart Co.
6 10
McArdle, H. B.
68 56
New England Coal & Coke Co.
151 48
New England Iron Works
91 15
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
25 30
Nineteen Hundred Washer Co.
205 25
North Reading, Town of
130 00
Ordway, O. O.
2 20
Pelouze Mfg. Co.
1 37
Perrine Co
7 11
Pettingell, Andrews Co.
489 42
Prentiss & Viall
1,957 25
Quaker City Rubber Co.
15 83
Reading Water Works
21 35
Simplex Electric Heating Co.
2 25
Spencer Regulator Co. .
5 61
Sperry, Fred D.
157 75
Standard Oil Co. .
67 59
Stuart-Howland Co.
1,374 33
Sweetser, Percy N.
545 18
Twombly, W. E. & J. F.
30 25
Vacuum Oil Co.
29 68
Wagner Electric Co.
92 37
Wakefield Tire Co.
47 00
Western Electric Co.
544 11
Westinghouse Electric Mfg. Co.
276 79
Wetmore, Savage Co.
311 61
Whitney & Kemmerer .
856 68
Woburn Machine Co.
43 63
Davis Co., G. W.
12 85
Pnenvac Co.
31 50
Reading Tire Shop
1 50
Star Brass Mfg. Co.
1 09
260
Lockerbie, J. W.
$88 00
New England Tel. & Tel. Co.
28 09
Blaisdell, Charles
5 00
Braman, Dow & Co.
2,464 19
Condit Electric Mfg. Co.
4,678 50
Cummings Express Co.
22 40
Mclaughlin & Son
92 00
Ripley, Henry T.
909 00
Whiting, C. W.
100 00
Reading Garage
22 82
$25,175 99
261
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ENGINEER WHITING'S REPORT
January 27, 1919.
MUNICIPAL LIGHT BOARD, READING, MASS. :
GENTLEMEN-In view of the fact that you must presently make your annual report to the Town, I beg to submit the following regarding the work at the plant.
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