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THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
OF THE
City of Manchester,
FOR THE
. Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1884,
TOGETHER WITH
Other Annual Reports and Papers Relating
to the Affairs of the City.
MANCHESTER, N. H.:
PRINTED BY JOHN B. CLARKE
1885.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
STATE LIBRARY
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CITY OF MANCHESTER.
In Board op Common Council.
AN ORDER to print the Thirty-Ninth Annual Report of the Re-
ceipts and Expenditures of the City of Manchester.
Ordered, If the board of Mayor and Aldermen concur, that the
.Joint Standing Committee on Finance be, and they hereby are,
authorized to procure, for the use of the inhabitants of said city,
the printing of the Thirty-Ninth Annual Report of the Receipts
and Expenditures of the City of Manchester, including the Reports
of the Joint Standing Committee on Finance, the School Board
and Superintendent of Schools, Superintendent of Water- Works,
Water Commissioners, Engineer of Fire Department, City Marshal,
Overseers of the Poor, Trustees, Librarian, and Treasurer of City
Library, Committee on Cemeteries, Joint Standing Committee on
City Farm, City Physician, City Solicitor, and City Engineer, the
expense thereof to be charged to the Appropriation for Printing
and Stationery.
In Board oe Common Council. January 14, 1885.
Passed.
GEORGE M. TRUE, President.
In Board op Mayor and Aldermen. January 14, 1885.
Passed in concurrence.
GEORGE H. STEARNS, Mayor.
MANCHESTER
CITY GOVERNMENT,
1884.
MAYOR.
Hon. HORACE P>. PUTNAM.
CITY CLERK.
v NATHAN P. KIDDER.
PRESIDENT OF COMMON COUNCIL.
JOHN A. McCRILLrs.
CLERK OF COMMON COUNCIL.
JAMES A. FRACKER.
CITY TREASURER.
SYLYANUS B. PUTNAM.
COLLECTOR OF TAXES.
GEORGE E. MORRILL.
CITY SOLICITOR.
GEORGE W. PRESCOTT.
CITY MESSENGER.
JOHN A. BARKER.
CITY ENGINEER.
GEORGE H. ALLEN.
CITY PHYSICIAN.
GEORGE W. BOURNE.*
EDWARD 0. PEARSON, f
ALDERMEN.
Ward 1. — Charles H. G. Foss.
Ward 2. — John F. Clough.
Ward 3. — Samuel Thompson.
Ward 4. — Edward P. Johnson.
Ward 5. — Leonard P. Reynolds.
Ward 6. — Thomas L. Thorpe.
Ward 7. — Horace P. Simpson.
Ward 8. — Frank A. Cadwell.
* Resigned July 1, 1884. t Elected to fill vacancy, July 1, 1884.
members of common council.
Ward 1. Ward 2.
Henry S. Perry.
George W. Cheney.
Stillman P. Cannon.
Ward 3.
Alexander H. Olzendam.
Abraham G. Grenier.
Eugene S. Whitney.
Ward 5.
John Bryson, Jr.
Simon McCarthy.
John Griffin.
Ward 7.
Samuel Lunt.
Henry W. Randall.
Abner J. Sanborn.
George M. True.
Henry W. Fisher.
Charles E. Stearns.
Ward 4.
Stephen B. Stearns.
John A. McCrillis.
Alpheus Bodwell.
Ward 6.
Albert A. Ainsworth.
George W. Prescott.
Henry A. Horton.
Ward 8.
Edward H. Doherty.
Ferdinand Riedel.
Frank 0. Clement.
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES.
On Finance. — The Mayor, and Alderman Thorpe ;
Messrs. S. B. Stearns, Lunt, and Ainsworth.
On. Accounts. — Aldermen Thompson and Cadwell;
Messrs. Olzendam, Cheney, and S. B. Stearns.
On Claims. — Aldermen Foss and Clough ; Messrs.
True, Randall, and Prescott.
On Streets. — Aldermen Simpson and Thorpe; Messrs.
Sanborn, Olzendam, and Fisher.
On Sewers and Drains. — Aldermen Thorpe and Simp-
son ; Messrs. Fisher, Olzendam, and Sanborn.
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On Lighting Streets. — Aldermen Clough and Gadwell ;
Messrs. Whitney, McCarthy, and Riedel.
On Lands and Buildings. — Aldermen Johnson and
Simpson; Messrs. Perry, Randall, and Bryson.
On Fire Department. — Aldermen Foss and Thompson ;
Messrs. Cheney, Horton, and Whitney.
On Common* and Cemeteries. — Aldermen Clough and
Foss; Messrs. Ainsworth, Cannon, and Perry.
On Piddle Instruction. — Aldermen Cadwell and John-
son ; Messrs. Preseott, Grenier, and True.
On Water-Works. — Aldermen Johnson and Thorpe;
Messrs. Charles E. Stearns, Doherty, and Bodwell.
On City Farm. — Aldermen Clough and Johnson;
Messrs. Lunt, Cannon, and Horton.
On House of < orrection. — Aldermen Reynolds and Cad-
well ; Messrs. Preseott, Doherty, and Griffin.
On Military Affairs. — Aldermen Thompson and
Clough; Messrs. Bodwell, Riedel, and Griffin.
STANDING COMMITTEES IN BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
On Enrollment. — Aldermen Foss and Cadwell.
On Bills on Second Reading. — Aldermen Simpson and
Thompson.
On Market. — Aldermen Thompson and Reynolds.
On MarshaVs Accounts. — Aldermen Clough and Rey-
nolds.
On Licenses. — Aldermen Cadwell and Johnson. -
On Setting Trees. — Aldermen Thorpe and Reynolds.
On Special Police. — Aldermen Simpson and Clough.
STANDING COMMITTEES IN BOARD OF COMMON COUNCIL.
On Election Returiis. — Messrs. Charles E. Stearns,
Griffin, and Clement.
On Bills on Sedond Reading. — Messrs. Grenier, Clement,
and McCarthy.
On Enrollment. — Messrs. Horton, Bryson, and Charles
E. Stearns.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Judge of Police Court
Nathan P. Hunt.
Assistant Justice of Police Court.
Isaac L. Heath.
Clerk.
John C. Bickford.
City Marshal,
Melvin J. Jenkins.
Assistant Marshal:
Eben Carr.
Captain of the Night Watch.
Edgar Farrar.
Day Police.
John C. Colbnrn.
Randall W. Bean.
Charles H. Reed.
Night Watchmen.
John F. Cassidy.
James Bucklin.
Thomas Frain.
William II. B. Xewhall.
Michael Marr.
Hiram Stearns.
Jeremiah Murphy.
James F. Dunn.
Ira P. Fellows.
Philip Reischer.
Francis Bourrassau.
Gideon Rochette.
Lafayette Tehbetts.
Charles S. Brown.
Henry Harmon.
Lerov M. Streeter.
Michael Fox.
Constables.
William A. Carpenter. Joseph B. Maynard.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
Hon. Horace B. Putnam, ex-offirio Chairman.
Frank T. E. Richardson, Clerk.
Ward 1.
Frank T. E. Richardson.
Perry II. Dow.
Ward 3.
Henry II. Huse.
Nathan P. Hunt.
Ward 5.
Thomas F. Collins.
Charles A. O'Connor.
Ward 2.
Benjamin C. Dean.
William G. Clarke.
Ward 4.
John T. Fanning.
Samuel D. Lord.
Ward 6.
D. Milton Goodwin.
Jacob J. Abbott.
Ward 7. Ward 8.
George D. Towne. Louis E. Phelps.
Edwin F. Jones. Douglas Mitchell.
John A. McCrillis, ex officio.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
William E. Buck.
WATER COMMISSIONERS.
Hon. Alpheus Gay, Chairman.
Hon. James A. Weston, Clerk.
William P. Newell. Alpheus Gay.
James A. Weston. Andrew C. Wallace.
Eben T. James. Edwin H. Hobbs.
Hon. Horace B. Putnam, ex officio.
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
Hon. Horace B. Putnam, ex-ojfieio Chairman.
William H. Maxwell, Clerk.
William H. Maxwell. Daniel Sheehan.*
John E. Stearns. P. A. Devine.f
James Sutcliffe. P. O. Woodman.
Horace Gordon. Elbridge G. Woodman.
William. Weber.
* Died. t Elected to fill vacancy.
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ASSESSORS.
George W. "Weeks, Chairman.
David O. Furnald, Clerk.
Charles H. Brown. Patrick A. Devine.
Joseph H. Haynes. John P. Moore.
David O. Furnald. Henry W. Powell.
George W. Weeks. Pius Brown.
INSPECTORS OF CHECK-LISTS.
Joseph H. Haynes, Chairman.
Harrison D. Lord, Clerk.
Charles W. Warren. Maurice Fitzgerald.
Joseph H. Haynes. fsaac Whittemore.
David O. Furnald. Solon D. Pollard.
Harrison D. Lord. Charles C. Tinkham.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Thomas W. Lane, Chief Engineer*
Fred S. Bean, Clerk.
Assistant Engineers.
Orrin E. Kimball. Ruel G. Manning.
James F. Pherson. Fred S. Bean.
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Melvin J. Jenkins. Patrick A. Devine.
Lyman H. Lamprey.
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TRUSTEES OF THE CITY LIBRARY.
Nathan P. Hunt. Isaac W. Smith.
"William P. Newell. Moody Currier.
Daniel Clark. Lucien B. Clough.
Thomas L. Livermore.
Hon. Horace B. Putnam, ex officio.
John A. McCrillis, ex officio.
LIBRARIAN.
Mrs. M. J. Buncher
CITY AUDITOR AND REGISTRAR.
Nathan P. Kidder.
SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER-WORKS.
Charles K. Walker.
WARD OFFICERS.
Moderators.
Ward 1. — Daniel H. Maxlield.
Ward 2. r— George M. True.
Ward 3. — James E. Dodge.
Ward 4. — Hiram Hill.
Ward 5. — John F. Sullivan.
Ward 6. — George Holbrook.
Ward 7. — Timothy W. Challis.
Ward 8. — Charles K. Walker.
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Ward Clerks.
Ward 1. — Abial W. Eastman.
Ward 2. — Harry E. Webster.
Ward 3. — Frank W. Garland.
Ward 4. — Waldo E. Gilmore.
Ward 5.— John F. Bohan.
Ward 6. — William H. Dixon.
Ward 7. — Charles A. Smith.
Ward 8. — Fred W. Ranno.
Selectmen,
Ward 1.
George C. Kemp.
George W. Bacon.
Henry S. Ferry.
Ward 2.
George H. Colby.
James It. Can*.
Joseph P. Fellows.
Ward ?>.
David Thayer.
Benjamin F. Garland.
Emerson Monlton.
Ward 4.
Peleg D. Harrison.
Charles F. Garland.
Charles II. Uhlia:.
Ward 5.
John J. Sheehan.
Daniel J. Ahern.
Patrick Kelley.
Ward 7.
Elbridge G. Woodman.
Oscar Perkins.
Zara B. Sawyer.
Ward 6.
Edwin K Baker.
George E. Glines.
George M. Bean.
Ward 8.
Frank J. Smith.
Walter S. Chamberlain.
Herman Kittner.
MAYOR PUTNAM'S
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
VALEDICTORY ADDRESS.
It has been customary, in years past, for the retiring
executive to give an account of his stewardship, to show
the people how the money has been expended, and what
has been done during his administration. In doing this
I shall be as brief as possible, taking up some of the
most important points from January 1, 1881, to Decem-
ber, 1884.
The total debt, January 1, 1881, was $982,772; the
total debt for 1885 was $991,200; increase in four years.
$9,428; increase of city property in four years, $235,0(30.
The assessed valuation in 1880 was $17,735,990 ; the as-
sessed valuation in 1884 was $20,613,032; increase in
four years, $2,877,042. The population in 1880 was 33,000 ;
the population in 1884 was 38,000. These figures show
a larger gain in valuation and population than in any
four years for a long period of time.
THE CITY'S GROWTH.
A large per cent of this increase has been on the west
side of the river. The construction ot McGregor bridge
opened up a large territory for building purposes. Four
years ago there were not ten houses where now stands the
village of McGregorville ; not a street, save the old River
road, was laid out or built. Anv one visitino- that village
to-day and seeing its network of streets, under all of
which runs a good sewer, can form some idea of the
amount of labor necessary to build them, as well as the
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expense thereof. A more perfect system of sewerage is
not to be found elsewhere in the city. The increase of
taxable property will more than repay the interest on the
cost of the bridge and the permanent improvements which
have been made.
MCGREGOR BRIDGE.
McGregor bridge was mostly built under the preceding
city government, and was one of the best investments
ever made by the city, as subsequent events have shown.
In the early spring of 1881 it was found not to answer all
the purposes for which it was designed. From the east
river wall to the east abutment of the bridge there was a
depression of nine feet and six inches. One of the corpo-
rations, which had its coal-bins and store-houses on the
west side of the river, could not utilize it. A consulta-
tion was held with two of the manufacturing companies
most interested in having it raised, which resulted in
their paying $5,000 as their part of the expenses. The
work was contracted for $9,000, the city paying the bal-
ance and building the abutments, total cost to the city
being about $5,000. There is now a commodious drive-
way under its entire length, and the bridge as it now
stands is a credit to the city.
streets.
During the last four years seven miles and two rods of
streets have been built ; and in the same time have been
laid 48,119 feet of Akron pipe and 4,264 feet of brick
sewers, making a total of 9 95-100 miles; also 18,563
square yards of cobble, and 7,500 square vards of block
paving ; 32,439 square yards of streets have been macad-
amized, and 23,852 yards of concrete laid. During the
past two years there has been a large amount of work
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done on the streets, and they have been kept in good
condition. Superintendent Patten, having had no other
business to take his attention, has given his whole time
to the duties of his office, and with good results to the
city.
Last year a petition signed by numerous citizens rep-
resenting a very large amount of taxable property was
presented to the city government, asking that Ash street
might be extended from Lowell to Concord street, which
petition the city granted. To do this, land was purchased
on which were many unsightly buildings, which have
been removed. By laying out this street the city acquired
the back street, twenty feet in width and two hundred
and seventy feet in length, which has been added to the
high-school lot. Ash street now extends to Amherst
street. The expense attending this extension was $7,000.
CITY YARD.
When I took the oath of office, it was to serve the city
to the best of my ability, and to faithfully perform all the
duties intrusted to me with what judgment I possessed.
I clearly saw that in order to carry out those views money
would have to be expended, for the city was sadly in need
of many improvements which could not be much longer
deferred. One of the first that seemed to be needed was
a lk city yard,*' where all city property could be safely
'stored, combining at the same time a hay and wood stand.
We were tenants-at-will on the land then used, and liable
to removal at any time. In casting about for a location
the present lot was found the most desirable, as no avail-
able one could be purchased except at the lower end of
Elm street, which would be too far removed. By a vote
of the city government, authority was given to buy the
piece of land now occupied. The Amoskeag Manufac-
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turing Company showed their accustomed liberality by
offering the land at the reduced price of sixty-five cents
per foot. The lot contains 44,656 square feet, amounting
to $29,026.40, of which the city paid $3,250, leaving the
sum of $25,776.40, for which the city gave its note.
In this yard the stone-crusher is located, and all pipe,
cement, and other material which the city uses are kept.
Sheds have been built in which to house city carts and
eleds. The lot is surrounded by public streets and near
the depot. If the city wishes to dispose of it, customers
can be found to take it off her hands at an advanced price.
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
Many of our public buildings were badly out of repair
and there was great need of more school accommodations.
During the past four years land has been purchased on
Webster street, and on Elm street at Bakersville, and
commodious school-houses built ; also an additional piece
of land adjoining the Main-street school-house bought
and a wing added, which, with the other addition now
being erected, will give good grounds and sufficient ac-
commodations for some time to come. The old high and
Spring-street houses have been remodeled, virtually mak-
ing new buildings of them. A new section has been built
for the Hook and Ladder truck on Vine street, and the
city stable extended to the back street ; a hose-house, to-
gether with dwelling and stable, on Park street, first-class
in all its appointments, and a dwelling-house to connect
with the Massabesic hose-house.
A wing nearly as large as the main building has been
erected to the city library and shelving put in, giving
ample and needed room. This is one of the institutions
that should be well cared for by the city, as furnishing
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an important means of education, and tending towards
the general intelligence of the community. The ward-
• room or battery building completes the list of those built
and finished during the past four years.
Two more hose-carriages have been added to the fire
department. Steam-boilers have been put into the en-
gine-house on Vine street, also at the city farm, the
Spring-street school-house, the Main-street school-house,
and all these buildings piped.
BRIDGES.
During the past four years Granite bridge has been
replanked three times and McGregor bridge twice.
Owing to the large amount of travel the planking soon
wears out. It costs $1,200 to plank McGregor bridge.
This was found to be very expensive, and as a matter of
economy it was thought best to give it a coating of con-
crete, costing $1,920, which will last many years, at the
same time giving a very fine road-bed.
An iron bridge has been built over the canal on Gran-
ite street, the old structure being very unsafe for travel.
This bridge was strengthened and then put over the North
Weare Railroad on Parker street.
Three truss bridges have been built over the Cohas
brook, one near the outlet of Massabesic, the others on
the Derry and Mammoth roads. The bridges removed
were in a bad condition, the abutments of one being de-
cayed logs, and the others of stone, badly constructed and
caving in. These were all replaced by heavy stone abut-
ments. The bridges in the city, save the Amoskeag,
which needs replanking, are now in good condition.
BRIDGE-STREET SEWER.
For many years, after heavy showers the water flooded
the Elm-street sewer, causing it to back into the basement
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of stores, for which, in many instances, the city has had
to pay damages. Early in the spring of 1881 a three and
one-half foot sewer was commenced, and built from the
river up Bridge to Elm street, tapping the main sewer.,
at an expense of $13,000. Since that sewer was built, no
damage has occurred by back water. When this sewer
is extended east to Nashua street, taking all the sewage
north of Bridge street, we shall have as perfect a system
as we eau need.
SUITS.
In 1882 a suit was brought against the city of Man-
chester by Marc is Morton for the sum of f 90,000, for
using a valve on our steam-engines on which he claimed
a patent. Similar suits were brought against other cities
in this state at the same time. A proposition was made
and agreed upon to have all combine to defend them-
selves from these suits, each paying pro rata according to
the number of engines used. These suits were brought
in the United States court. Able counsel was procured
to defend the case, and every one knows that patent law-
suits are expensive. The case was prepared with great
care, and argued on the part of the defense with great
ability. This city obtained a clear verdict, settling the
case, as far as New Hampshire cities are concerned, for
all time. Manchester's share in this suit was $0,428.28.
Here I will return thanks, in behalf of the city, to Col.
T. L. Livermore, ;tgent of the Amoskeag Manufacturing
Company, for a complete model of a steam fire-engine
made at its works, free of expense, showing the work-
ings of the valve, which model was used at this trial.
While speaking of lawsuits I will here say that there
have been, during the past three years, many claims made
against the city for injuries claimed to be received by fall-
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ing on the sidewalk. A large proportion of these had no
merit whatever, and the committee on claims have used
good judgment in giving such leave to withdraw. I found
it was necessary to have evidence and facts pertaining to
these claims taken as soon as the accident occurred.
Consequently I detailed Officer C. II. Reed to examine
the localities and get all evidence as soon as possible after
the accident, and it has been the means of saving to the
city hundreds of dollars.
COMMONS AND CEMETERIES.
In 1882 I communicated with the agent of the Anios-
keag Manufacturing Company, asking that a piece of
land known as " Park Common " might be deeded to the
city. This communication was laid before the directors,
and they, with much generosity, granted the request, with
the proviso that the city should put an edge-stone around
the same, which has been done at an expense of $2,220.
The ground has been graded at quite an expense, and
concrete walks laid.
In former years the various commons of the city were
used for farming purposes, the grass being cut during
the summer by any one who would do it for the grass
itself. During the past two administrations they have
been closely shaven by a lawn-mower, presenting a fine
appearance. Electric lights have been placed on them,
rendering travel safe, which was not the case in former
years.
The lots in the Pine Grove Cemetery are fast being
taken, and it was thought advisable to buy land for its
extension while it could be procured. Under the statutes
no land can be doomed for such a purpose within a radius
of twenty rods of a dwelling-house. Consequently author-?
itv was obtained, and twenty and two-thirds acres were
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purchased, costing $3,900. All grade and loam used by
said cemetery had previously been bought by the load,
making it quite expensive to till and grade the paths. A
lot of land on the east side, containing two acres, was
obtained at a small outlay, which will furnish sufficient
material for the cemetery, and also for streets in district
~No. 3, tor many years to come. There were but very few
available lots to be had in the cemetery at Amoskeag-
A lot of land adjoining, containing four and three-fourths
acres, on wmich were a house and a good set of outbuild-
ings, was offered for $3,000. The city readily made the
purchase, and now has very fine grounds, which have long
been needed.
CITY FARM.
When I made my first visit to the city farm, in 1881, I
was surprised to find the buildings in a dilapidated condi-
tion, such as would be no credit to a farmer of ordinary
means. The unfortunate poor virtually shared the same
quarters with the criminals, with very little to make life
enjoyable. An addition of thirty feet was built adjoining
the main house, the old part being moved back, and is
now used for criminals. This addition was finished into
rooms and heated by steam. Jfow, those who are obliged
to seek the charity of the city can have a comfortable
home, and many conveniences which they did not have
before.
A new earriage-house, stable, sheds, ice-house, and silo
have been built. The buildings are now all in first-el ass
condition and are a credit to the city. A large well was
dug one year ago, in which there have been not less than
ten feet of good water at any time. This water is forced
to the reservoir on the hill, running from there to the
house and barn, having a good head that can be utilized
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in case of fire. The farm is being brought to a high state
of cultivation, and will soon be self-sustaining. .
Here I will bear willing testimony to the superintend-
ent and matron, Mr. and Mrs. Garvin, for their faithful-
ness and care in looking after their respective charges
and the success that has crowned their efforts.
POLICE STATION.
For years the police headquarters and lock-up have
been a disgrace to the city, and the larger proportion of
our citizens has demanded that a change be made. The
old accommodations are ill-adapted to the wants of our
growing city, and enough money has been expended in
times past in altering them to have built a new one. In
the early spring of this year the central part of the city
wTas looked over to see if a lot could be obtained. None
could be bought without paying too large a price. It
appeared probable that the old school-house on the corner
of Manchester and Chestnut streets could be utilized, as it
was not needed for a school. I consulted the agent of the
Amoskeag Manufacturing Company to see if it could not
be redeeded to the city for police purposes. He used his
influence with the company and had it conveyed to the
city. The building was badly out of repair, and but two
rooms wrere used for schools. The city authorized the
Mayor and the committee on lands and buildings to make
such alterations in the building as were needed for a
police station. Plans were drawn up to see if it could be
changed to serve as a station, court-room, and lock-up.
These were submitted to the committee, and it was found
that the building could not be so used, it being too small
and not suited to the required needs. It was then decided
to take it down and use the old material in the construc-
tion of a new building. After visiting stations in an
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adjoining state, a plan was devised comprising all the
improvements we had seen, so that we have a building
which is superior to them all. There are some features
in this which will receive the commendation of all who
have any interest in the cause of humanity.
Every person who goes to a police station for lodgings
is not a confirmed tramp or a vagabond, and there is no
reason why he should be locked in cells with criminals.
Many come to a city like this in a destitute condition, not
having money to pay for accommodations elsewhere, and
such can have comfortable quarters. Another feature is
the hospital-room. Heretofore there has been no place
to which an injured person could be taken and temporary
aid given.
The building meets every known want of the present,
and, we think, those of the future. Considering its cost,
its accommodations, its general appearance, and the bad
condition of the old lock-up which this replaces, there are
but very few people who will not be glad it has been
built.
CONCLUSION.
Thus, in as brief a manner as possible, have I touched
upon some of the most important topics that have received
attention during the past four years.
Here I will return my thanks to the gentlemen who
have been associated with me, for their assistance in les-
sening many burdens, and for the promptitude in attend-
ing to their official duties.
It is not to be supposed that during all this time we
should not have made some mistakes, or that all should
be pleased with official acts. As a general thing it is not
the heavy tax-payers, or that large progressive element
which we fortunately have among us, that find fault with
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the expenditure of money for which an equivalent is re-
ceived. We have in this cit}r, as in places elsewhere, a
set of chronic grumblers who live on wisdom past ; who
have no idea of the wants of a growing city, and think
the expenses should be no larger now than twenty years
ago, when it was not half its present size. These, if they
could have their way, would build a Chinese wall around
the city to prevent people from coming in or going out.
Since I have had the honor to be executive officer of
the city I have endeavored to pursue a liberal policy, not
an expensive one, and have sought to keep the city in all
its departments up to a high standard, such as becomes
the most enterprising and thriving city of the state.
MAYOR STEARNS'S
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
(fditlanrn of the City Councils : —
In entering upon the discharge of the duties of the
position in which I have been placed by my fellow-citi-
zens,— a place which has often been tilled by men of the
highest ability in the administration of public affairs, some
of whom have received the highest honors from the peo-
ple of the state, — as I contemplate the difficulties and
trials inseparably connected with the work which has
been assigned me, I am profoundly impressed with the
weight of the responsibilities which I have assumed, and
am tempted to fear that I may fail to justify the conti-
dence reposed in me, and act my part in a manner which
at all times shall result in the highest good of the people
of the city. In the midst of these doubts and misgivings,
I am, however, sustained by the conviction that whatever
may be my errors of judgment, I shall not be found want-
ing in watchfulness and sincere devotion to the public
welfare. I am, moreover, cheered by the assurance that
I am to be associated, in the various departments of the
city government, with gentlemen upon whom 1 can confi-
dently rely for counsel and encouragement at all times
and under all circumstances.
We are assembled to inaugurate the fortieth municipal
government of the city, a charter having been granted by
the legislature of 1846. Twenty-one of the citizens
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have held the office of mayor, and all but five, includ-
ing the first two, are still living. During all these years
the people have been represented in the various depart-
ments of the government by some of the wisest and
most trusted citizens, and the generations of to-day
are enjoying the fruits of their well directed labors in
inaugurating and completing the great public enterprises
which contribute so much to the convenience, the com-
fort, and pleasure of all. In looking back to the work of
our predecessors in the management of public affairs, it is
gratifying to find so much to approve and so little to
condemn. As we follow in their footsteps in carrying on
the work which called forth their best faculties and ener-
gies, let us hope that, while we endeavor to avoid their
errors, we may profit by their wisdom and experience.
We commence our labors as the servants of the people
at a time of depression in the great business affairs of the
country, and for this reason, among others, it behooves us
to move with caution and prudence in the appropriation
and disbursement of the public funds, and to bear in mind
the embarrassing circumstances by which many of the
tax-payers of the city may be surrounded. While the
business of our city has been curtailed to some degree
during the present crisis, it is a subject for congratulation
that our great manufacturing industries, upon which the
welfare of the city largely depends, have been so managed
that the people have suffered but little as compared with
those of many other cities and towns in various sections
of the country.
Gentlemen, I now invite your attention to a brief sur-
vey of the condition of the public affairs of the city at the
present time, and also to a few suggestions in relation
to some of the most important matters which will come
before us for consideration.
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FINANCE.
I find by the books of the city treasurer that the condi-
tion of the finances the first day of January, 1885, was
as follows : —
Total amount of funded debt . $845,200.00
Interest due, estimated . . 20,000.00
Temporary loan . . . 119,000.00
Due Amoskeag Company tor
land 25,776.40
Outstanding bills . . . 54,163.00
Total indebtedness Jan. 1,1885 $1,064,139.40
Cash in treasury Jan. 1, 1885 . 63,719.30
Net indebtedness Jan. 1, 1885. . . $1,000,420.10
It will be observed by the foregoing statement that the
unpaid bills, notes, and interest amount to nearly $219,000,
and that the cash on hand to meet these bills amounts to
less than $64,000, which leaves a balance of more than
$155,000 to be provided for. I would recommend the
funding of this floating debt, for which bonds can be
issued.
It will be necessary to make provision for a temporary
loan for the purpose of raising money to pay the ordinary
expenses until the first of July next, when the taxes
which will be assessed in April will become due. It is
highly important that the expenses of the government
should not be allowed to overrun the appropriations,
and thus add to the debt of the city.
It appears by the books of the city collector that the
total amount of unpaid taxes on the tax list of 1884 is
$15,146, which is within about four per cent of the total
amount assessed.
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WATER-WORKS.
, The water-works of the city, which have been built and
in operation for a period of ten years, have more than
realized the highest hopes and expectations of the citi-
zens who projected that most important enterprise. The
works, whieh from the first have been placed entirely
in charge of some of the most trusted of our eitizens, have
been so well managed that the income has been more
than sufficient to pay the interest of the water bonds and
the expense of putting in twenty-three and a half miles of
additional distributing pipes. The original cost of. the
works was SHOO, 000, and the cost of the extension of the
pipes during the past ten years has amounted to the sum
of |223,000. The total length of distributing pij.es laid
down up to the present time is forty-three and a half miles,
and the total number of hydrants is 369.
There is reason to fear that the purity of the water at
the source of supply may, in time, be much impaired by
tilth whieh is liable to be discharged into the lake from
outhouses connected with the cottages located upon its
shores. It is hoped that some steps may be taken to pre-
vent any serious consequences to our citizens on this
account.
STREETS.
One of the most important subjects in which all our
people, and especially the tax-payers, are deeply inter-
ested, is that of keeping the public thoroughfares at all
times in a perfectly safe condition. To effect this object
the superintendents of streets and surveyors of highways
should be men of sound judgment and experience. It
therefore becomes a very important duty on the part of
the city councils to select the very best men for these
responsible positions. In these times, when the city is
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often called upon to pay heavy damages for injuries
alleged to have been received by people in passing through
the public avenues, the city authorities ought at all times
to be able to demonstrate that if such accidents are received
at all, it is <m account of no carelessness, or neglect on the
part of the officers having them in charge.
A steam road-roller is greatly needed, as it is impossible
to construct a good macadamized street without the aid
of one.
LIGHTING STREETS.
The cost of lighting our streets during the last year was
about |11,000, against $5,500 three years ago. A very
large portion of this increased expense is owing to the
introduction of the electric lights, which cost the sum of
$4,092 per year. I would suggest that it may be for the
interests of the city to employ the Gas Company to take
the entire charge of the lighting and repairing of all the
street lamps.
BRIDGES.
All the bridges are in good condition except Amoskeag
and Granite bridges, which will require new planking
the present year. The replanking of the bridges across
the Merrimack river once in two years, which has be-
come necessary in consequence of the extensive travel
over those thoroughfares, has been a heavy item of ex-
pense to the city. Last year the new McGregor bridge
was covered by concrete, with the view of protecting the
planks from speedy destruction by the passage of vehicles
over them. If the experiment proves successful, a great
saving will be effected.
The expense of this department the past year was
about §10,000.
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SEWERS AND DRAINS.
A large appropriation will be necessary for the con-
struction of our sewers and drains. I would suggest that
an appropriation be made, sufficient for the building of a
sewer to drain the* north end of the city, as recommended
by the committee on sewers and drains of the last city gov-
ernment. It is proposed that this sewer shall commence at
the junction of Webster and Union streets, and extend
through Webster street to the River road, and down that
thoroughfare to Bridge street, where a connection will
be made with the Bridge-street sewer, which enters the
river under McGregor bridge. The north section of the
city is rapidly increasing in population, and a sewer in
that quarter is imperatively necessary. It is also neces-
sary to extend the Bridge-street sewer east from Elm to
Nashua street, for the purpose of relieving the Nashua-
street sewer. An appropriation of $20,000 will probably
be needed for this department.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The fire department continues to maintain its well
earned reputation of being among the very best in
the country, both in equipment and the character and
efficiency of its members. The board of engineers, the
officers of companies, and the firemen have worked in
the most perfect harmony, and in a manner to secure the
confidence and esteem of the people of the city. The
steam fire-engines and other apparatus are in excellent
condition, and there seems to be but little room for im-
provement in this department.
I am informed by the chief engineer that the boxes
connected with the fire-alarm-telegraph system have
become worn out, after being in use for ten years, and
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need reconstruction. Xew wires must also be procured
to replace those now in use, for the same reason. I would
recommend, when this is done, that private fire-alarm sig-
nals be introduced into the large school buildings, so that
in case of tire in any one of them the department may be
called out without delay. The expediency of securing a fur-
ther protection of these buildings, as well as the lives of
the pupils, in the manner proposed, would seem to be obvi.
OU8, when it is remembered that there is no insurance
upon the school property of the city.
The appropriation in this department for 1884 was
£20,000. I invite your attention to the excellent report
of the chief engineer.
CLAIMS UPON THE CITY.
I learn, by the report of the city solicitor, that there
are now pending fourteen claims for damages against the
city, for injuries sustained on the streets and sidewalks,
amounting in the aggregate to the sum of $50,000. The
most of these have been referred to the coming March
term of the supreme court.
PUBLIC PARK.
I will now invite you to consider the question as to
whether the interests of the people will be best promoted
by taking immediate steps to provide a public park. If
a park is ever to be provided at all, it is clear that the
longer any action looking to the attainment of that result
the more difficult and expensive it will be. The lands
owned by the Amoskeag Company, lying in the vicinity
of Rock Rimmon, and including that spot, are in all
respects adapted to all the purposes of a public park.
It has been thought that satisfactory arrangements for
the purchase of these lands may be made with the
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Amoskeag Company, which from the first has. exhibited a
spirit of great liberality in giving its aid and support
to all measures which tend to promote the health and
happiness of the people of the city.
COMMONS.
The commons, which are one of the leading attractions
of our city, have been well cared for during the past few
years. Many important improvements have been made
and a considerable amount of money has been expended,
so that no great outlay will be required for some time
to come.
CEMETERIES.
The cemeteries have been much improved during
the past year and are now in excellent condition. Dur-
ing the past year the Pine drove Cemetery has been
enlarged by the addition of about, twenty acres of land
at a cost of $3',090. The cost of the improvements at
this cemetery has amounted to $9,251. The board of
trustees of the cemeteries recommend the building of a
new receiving-tomb, the old tomb being too small to meet
the wants of the public.
CITY LIBRARY.
This institution, under the judicious management of the
board of trustees and the librarian, continues to realize
the wishes and hopes of its founders in promoting the
improvement and enjoyment of the people. The library
has, from time to time, received liberal donations of books
from citizens who have been identified with the growth
and prosperity of our city. It would be a great advan-
tage to many of our people if a public reading-room were
established in connection with the library. The library
now consists of 27,870 volumes.
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THE SCHOOLS.
The people of our city, throughout its entire history,
have spared no pains or expense in seeking to provide the
best advantages for the education of their children. At
the present time our school buildings, in beauty and con-
venience, are unsurpassed by any which can he found in
any of the cities of the country of equal size ; and there
are the best reasons for claiming that our teachers, in char-
acter and ability, are at least equal to those who are em-
ployed in those cities and towns which are the most for-
tunate in this respect. With all our advances in the
management of our schools, it is claimed by many who
are regarded as authorities in this matter that there is
still room for much improvement.
In view of the fact that only a small number of the
pupils in the schools desire a more complete education in
the colleges or higher seminaries, with the design of
entering the learned professions, it becomes a matter of
great importance that the larger class should occupy the
first place in the care and regard of the teachers and others
upon whom are placed all the responsibilities pertaining to
this subject.
Total number of pupils in the schools during
the past year was ..... 3,918
Average number 2,872
Total expense of schools $53,477
Cost per scholar 18.62
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The protection of the people and the preservation of
the peace and order of the city are among the most diffi-
cult duties the municipal authorities are called upon to
perform.
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The affairs of this department appear to have been very
creditably managed for the past year or two, and the city
has not been afflicted on account of the commission of
any of the great capital crimes on the part of any person
residing in onr jurisdiction.
Inasmuch as the best men as to character and fitness
are required to perform the duty of keeping the peace
in a successful manner, it becomes a matter of much
consequence that none should be appointed but such
as arc temperate and free from all vices of whatever name
or character. While they should be men of firmness and
courage, they should be vigilant and discreet, They
should also be aide to control their temper under provo-
cation, and to treat suspected prisoners who are under
arrest with civility and kindness. It is hoped that those
having the appointment of these officers will exercise
great care and discrimination in the discharge of that
duty.
Among the most common of the less flagrant offenses,
drunkenness continues to take the lead. It cannot be
denied that the sin of intemperance is the source of a vast
amount of suffering, not only to the victims themselves
but to their families and friends and the community at
large. How to overthrow or mitigate the evil is a ques-
tion of very serious importance. From the experiences of
the past, it appears useless to hope for a thorough and
lasting reform in this direction until a strong and ardent
moral sentiment is awakened among the people of all
classes, and more especially among the educated,- the
refined, the wealthy, and the influential. How can we
expect to reform the lower classes, so called, so long as
the habit of drinking intoxicating liquors prevails to a
very large extent among those in the higher walks of life
who give tone and character to society, and even among
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those who assist in framing and administering the laws ?
I shall at all times most heartily cooperate with you in
the support ot all measures that may seem to be the most
judicious and practicable for the preservation of the peace
and order of the city, and best calculated to promote a
reform of the evil of intemperance.
A new police station has been erected on the corner of
Manchester and Chestnut streets, and will be ready for
Occupancy in the course of a few weeks. The building is
located in a comparatively retired spot, and altogether
superior to the old station in the City-Hall building. It
contains all the accommodations needed for the police
department and the police court. In regard to the exact
cost of the building I am not informed, as the bills are
mostly charged to incidental expenses. I would respect-
fully suggest that hereafter, when a new building is to be
erected or any other enterprise is undertaken, a special
appropriation be made for this purpose and a separate
account opened, so that the citizens have an opportunity
to know at once the exact amount of money expended.
The total amount expended in the police department
the past year was about $26,000.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
I wish to refer to the urgent demand that more strin-
gent measures should be taken for the better preservation
of the health of our citizens. It has long been felt that
it is not enough to pass ordinanees requiring the people
to keep their premises free from all nuisances and offen-
sive substances calculated to generate disease, unless the
laws upon this subject are strictly enforced. In spite of
all that has been done in the way of calling the attention
of the people to the ordinance upon the subject, the air in
many of the back streets in the very heart of the city dur-
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ing the summer months has often been polluted by decay-
ing vegetable and animal substances and tilth lying in
uncleansed outhouses. As a consequence, there has been
a very much larger rate of mortality among children from
cholera infantum in such localities than in those sections
where the laws of health in this respect have been ob-
served. In view of the probability that the country may
be scourged by Asiatic cholera during the present year, it
becomes our duty to act promptly in this matter. I
would suggest that a police officer or some other reliable
person be appointed to make daily inspection in back
streets and by-ways, ami vigorously prosecute all offend-
ers against the law.
In this connection I desire to call your attention to the
question as to whether the public good requires that a
public hospital should be established here without fur-
ther delay. The people of other cities in the country,
some of which have much less pretension upon the score
of wealth and population, have long enjoyed the benefits
of institutions of this character. It must be apparent to
all that a large proportion of our adult population consists
of people who are without family and near friends to care
for them in case of sickness or accident, ami that it is
almost impossible to afford them proper accommodations
in boarding-houses and crowded tenements, without caus-
ing great trouble and inconvenience to all concerned.
Under these oircumstances it seems strange that the influ-
ential, the wealthy, the public-spirited, and benevolent
citizens in our midst, who have the best reasons to feel
proud of our city in most other respects, have not before
this demanded, in the name of justice and humanity, to
say nothing of the interests and good name of our city,
that a public hospital should lie established. It should be
borne in mind that all the expense for board, nursing, and
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attendance of patients need not necessarily be paid from
the city treasury, as there will always be a large number
of persons of means who will be glad to avail themselves
of the superior advantages afforded in a well conducted
hospital.
It is by no means necessary that a very large and ex-
pensive structure be erected, or that mere embellishment
should be taken into consideration. There is no doubt
that a plain and substantial building, containing all neces-
sary accommodations for hospital purposes, of sufficient
capacity to meet the present demands of the city, can be
provided and furnished for a sum ranging from $15,000
to $20,000. Additional buildings may be erected from
time to time as they may be needed. A part of the city
farm situated near the top of Wilson Hill would afford
one of the best locations for an institution of this kind.
It maybe said that the "Elliot Hospital, " which is to be
established at no distant day, will meet all the wants of
the people in this regard. To this it may be replied that
the will of the late Mrs. Elliot expressly stipulates that
none but Protestants can share the benefits of the insti-
tution founded by her liberality ; so that a large proportion
of our people who are equally entitled to the consideration
and charity of the public in case of misfortune will be
left to shift for themselves, unless the city authorities take
some action in this matter.
CITY FARM.
The buildings of the city farm are now in good condi-
tion, and well adapted to the convenience and comfort of
the worthy poor of the city who are so unfortunate as to
be without homes of their own, and also for the confine-
ment of prisoners sentenced by the police court for drunk-
enness. The farm consists of about 185 acres of very
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excellent land in close proximity to the city, and there
appears to be no reason why, in ordinary years, the insti-
tivtion should not be self-supporting. The cost to the
city for making improvements and sustaining the institu-
tion, during the past year, amounted to the sum of
$12,026.88.
CONCLUSION.
The government of the city is now intrusted to our
hands, and the great public interests to which I have
referred are placed in our charge and keeping. We are
the representatives and servants of the whole people, and
have taken a solemn obligation to protect them in their
persons and property, and to manage their public affairs
with the strictest fidelity, and to the full extent of our
ability. For the proper discharge of this important duty
all the members of the government are equally respon-
sible, and every one should at all times exercise the same
care and devotion to the public good as if the entire result
depended upon his individual efforts. It therefore be-
hooves every one to make a special study of the condition
and wants of this municipality, and all measures upon
which he will be called upon to act should be thoughtfully
examined and considered.
It is hoped that every member of the government will
feel that nothing but the most urgent necessity should
prevent his prompt attendance upon all of the meetings
of the departments and committees to which he belongs,
and thus prevent all delays and embarrassments which
would otherwise follow.
Let all our official acts be above board and open to the
inspection and criticism of every citizen, and let us resolve
to perform our duties with the strictest impartiality, and
without discrimination in favor of any class or individual,
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whether they occupy the highest or the lowest position in
the social scale.
In our intercourse with one another let us cultivate a
spirit of respect and good-will, and let our official rela-
tions at all times be characterized by courtesy and mutual
forbearance. And now let us consecrate our best facul-
ties and powers to the service of the people, and seek for
the inspiration of Divine Wisdom to aid and assist in
every hour of difficulty and doubt, so that in surrendering
the trusts which have been committed to our care we may
have the approbation of our own consciences, and the sat-
isfaction of knowing that we have done all in our power
to perpetuate the fair fame and to promote the prosperity
of our city.
REPORT
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS
WATER BOARD FOR 1885.
Alpheus Gay, President, term expires January 1, 1887.
James A. Weston, Clerk, term expires January 1, 1891.
George H. Stearns, Mayor, term expires January 1, 1887.
William P. Newell, term expires January 1, 1890.
Eben T. James, term expires January 1, 1886.
A. C. Wallace, term expires January 1, 1888.
E. H. Hobbs, term expires January 1, 1889.
Charles K. Walker, Superintendent.
Arthur E. Stearns, Registrar.
Charles C. Cole, Engineer at Pumping Station..
REPORT
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS.
To the City Councils of the City of Manchester : —
Gentlemen, — The Board of Water Commissioners
herewith present their thirteenth animal report, together
with the report of the superintendent to this hoard, for
the year ending December 31, 1884.
The total income of the water-works for this period
has heen seventy-five thousand live hundred eighty dollars
and eight cents ($75,580.08) ; the ordinary current ex-
pense of operating and maintaining the works has heen
ten thousand eight hundred seventy-eight dollars and
thirty-seven cents ($10,878.37), leaving, as net receipts,
sixty-four thousand seven hundred one dollars and seven-
one cents ($64,701.71). This is an excess of net receipts
in 1884 over those of 1883 of one thousand one hundred
eighty-two dollars and forty-three cents ($1,182.43).
The water-works are answering the purpose for which
they were constructed in a satisfactory manner. The
revenue has heen constantly increasing, and to such an
extent that the commissioners have felt warranted in re-
ducing the rates for public tire-hydrants from sixty dollars
($60.00) to fifty dollars ($50.00) per annum, each. Other
reductions are in contemplation, and will be carried into
effect as soon as it shall appear that the interests of all
concerned will be promoted thereby.
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The details of the operations of this department are so
fully given in the accompanying report of the superin-
tendent that it is not deemed necessary to repeat them
here, preferring that his report to the board shall be
considered as a part of this to the city councils.
Respectfully submitted.
ALI'IiEUS GAY, Chairman,
H. B. PUTNAM, Mayor,
WILLIAM P. NEWELL,
A. C. WALLACE,
E. T. JAMES,
E. II. HOBBS,
JAMES A. WESTOX, Clerk,
Board of Water Commissioners.
January 1, 1885.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To the Water Commissioners of the City of Manchester : —
Gentlemen, — I have the honor to present herewith
the annual report of the Superintendent for the year
ending December 31, 1884.
MASSABESIC LAKE.
The water in the lake was higher in the spring than
usual, it being thirty-four and one-half inches above the
dam in the month of March.
This fall the water has been low, nearly at the same
height as it was when the channel was cut down. At
that time, Xovember 27, 1880, it measured twenty-live
inches below the dam. The present season at the same
date, twenty-three inches. December 31, 1880, the water
was twenty-seven and one-half inches below the dam,
December 31, 1884, twenty and one-half inches below,
making seven inches more water now than at that time.
The suit brought by the town of Auburn in December,
1882, against the city of Manchester for alleged damage
to the highway at Severance's beach by high water, has
been amicably adjusted.
No repairs have been required on the dam, canal, pen-
stock or reservoir during the year.
PUMPING STATION.
The repairs at the pumping station amount to about
$300. The shafting on one side was taken out and
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repaired by Hutchinson Brothers and replaced. Both of
the water-wheels were stopped in October by eels filling
up the buckets. Xew step for one wheel and new teeth
for the bevel gear were bought, but not put in. It was
thought best to have them on hand as the ones now in use
show signs of wearing. Such other repairs were made
to the buildings and machinery as were deemed necessary
to keep the property in first-class condition, and a new
stove was placed in the wheel-pit. Both wheels have
been required to run the pumps for the last three months,
on account of the low stage of water.
MONTHS.
No. houi
s' work
for both
pumpB.
676 h.
557 "
50 m.
617 "
20 "
599"
50 "
640"
40 "
707 "
20 "
783"
30 "
729"
20 "
719 "
30 "
653"
595"
10 "
701"
50 "
Average
stroke per
minute.
Total No. Total No. gallons
strokes j pumped in one
per month; month.
Daily aver-
age gallons
pumped.
January . . .
February . .
March
April
May . . .
June
July
August —
September
October. .
November
December
Totals and average
7,981 b. 20 m.
16.34
16.00
16.70
15.55
15.93
16.23
15.91
15.32
14.82
15.03
15.46
14.91
15.60
662 732
535,506
581,364
558,032
614,930
688,814
748,074
670,538
638,932
588,908
561,140
627,884
7,476,844
41.752,116
33,736,878
36,625,302
35,156,016
38,740,590
43,395,282
47,128,562
42,243,894
40,252,716
37,101,204
35,357,820
39,556,692
471,041,072
1,346,843
1,205,004
1,181,461
1,171,867
1,249,696
1,446,509
1,520,276
1,362,706
1,341,757
1,196,813
1,178,394
1,276,022
1,284,265
It will be seen by the foregoing that the amount of
water pumped in 1884 is more than the average for the
four years previous. The increase is in the months of
May, June, and July, and in these months 19,000,000
gallons more water were pumped than in 1883 in the
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same months. It is evident that this extra amount was
nearly all pumped for the Amoskeag Company. They
were repairing their reservoir at this time, and getting
their supply by pumping directly into their pipes ; but on
Sundays, when the canal was drawn oft', and at other
times when repairs were necessary, the}* were supplied
by the city.
FORCE AND SUPPLY MAIN.
There have been more leaks in the force and supply
main than last season, but not bad ones. When the new
supply main in Valley street is fully completed and con-
nected with the present one near the Mammoth road, the
danger of any serious trouble by a bad break will have
ended, as well as the inconvenience to the water-takers
living on higher land than the Amoskeag Company's
reservoir, for the reason that our supply is from the last
named source whenever it becomes necessary to shut off
the main pipe in order to make repairs.
DISTRIBUTION PIPE.
The water pipe extended in the year 1884 was laid in
the following streets: . Auburn, Adams, Ashland, Baker,
Beech, Bay, Bath, Calef road, Clarke, East High, Elm,
Gore, Monroe, Marion, McGregor, Mast road, Orange,
Pennacook, Parker, Putnam, north River road, Shasta,
Union, and Valley streets, making twenty-tour different
streets. The amount laid was 19,639 feet, a little over
three and two-third miles, at an expense of §24,500.
Ledge was encountered on Mast road and Union street,
and a small amount on the Calef road. The pipe laid on
Valley street is the beginning of another supply main,
and it is the intention to continue it another year as far
as the Hallsville school-house on Massabesic street. It is
52
now laid from Elm street to within three hundred feet of
Taylor street. It is twelve-inch pipe from Elm to Beech
street, fourteen-inch from Beech to Wilson street, and
the remainder is twenty-inch, which will be the size to
be continued. The distance laid to date from Elm street
is 6,415 feet, and the amount laid the past year is 5,912
feet, at an expense of $10,000.
We have had about the same number of leaks during
the year as usual, and five bursts where cement pipe was
taken out and repaired with cast-iron. The principal
damage done was on Cedar street, where the water filled
up three cellars, and in one a small portion of the cellar
wall fell in. The damage was settled for soon after to
the satisfaction of the tenants and the owners of the
property.
The pipe in the river holds good. The rubbling done
on the east bank prevented the washing of the sand from
under the pipe, and more rubble was put on last spring.
The following places are where cement-lined pipe was
taken out and cast-iron laid instead : —
Cedar, 8 feet of 6 inches, near No. 174.
Center, 8 feet of 6 inches, opposite Eanno's shop.
Hanover, 8 feet of 6 inches, opposite post-office.
Manchester, 8 feet of 6 inches, opposite No. 140.
Manchester, 8 feet of 6 inches, opposite No. 15.
Winter, 8 feet of 6 inches.
53
PIPES AND FIXTURES LAID IN 1881.
Streets.
Length in feet laid.
Gates Set.
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1
1
692
1
262
102
1598
102
ward.
2
316
1
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2
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2056
8
645
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2
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750
j road.
296
36
10
1367
375
8
144
1083
1215
1
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ward.
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ward.
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1
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500
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block.
20
56
600
409
27
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1330
1923
2673
1593
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2300
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692 5
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LOCATION OF HYDRANTS SET IN 1884.
Auburn, corner Franklin.
Adams, corner Main.
Baker, corner Calef road.
Baker, corner Nutt road.
Calef road, near Patrick Harrington's.
Clarke, corner Elm.
Gore, corner Beech.
High, corner Ashland.
Marion, corner McGregor.
Mast road, near J. U. Prescott's.
Mast road, near J. P. Brock's.
McGregor, near Johnson block.
Orange, corner Ash.
Orange, corner Maple.
Orange, corner Oak.
Orange, corner Russell.
Putnam, corner Main.
River road, near J. 0. Clark's.
River road, near Mrs. John Kelley's.
Shasta, corner Beech.
Valley, corner Beech.
Valley, corner Wilson.
Valley, corner Belmont.
HYDRANTS TAKEN OUT.
Concord, corner Nashua.
Depot, near Head & Dowst's stable.
59
DISTRIBUTION PIPES AND GATES LAID TO DATE.
Size.
Cement-lined pipe.
Cast-iron pipe.
Gates.
20,627.90
1,741.0
5
6,825.00
7,598.0
11
8,118.00
10,142.0
19
10 inch diameter
5,023.75
9,740.0
14
12,563.00
8,022.0
32
82,347.00
44,092.5
213
8,592.00
4,484.0
22
144,096.65
85,819.5
316
27.291 miles cement-lined pipe.
16.254 " east-iron pipe.
43.545 miles cast-iron and cement-lined pipe.
316 gates.
371 hydrants.
7 air-valves.
METERS.
There have been set, during the year, forty-five (45) me-
ters, making in all four hundred forty-six (446).
The number ot applications for water to date have been
twenty-six hundred and twenty-five (2,625).
SERVICE PIPES.
One hundred and eighty-two (182) service pipes have
been laid this year, as follows : —
180 1 inch diameter 4,383.7 feet
2 2" " 16.5 "
Length of service pipe laid, 1884 . . 4,400.2 feet
Twenty-four hundred and seventy-six (2,476) service
pipes have been laid to date, as follows : —
60
40 1
inch
diameter
1,785 f
a
44
592 1
u
44
20 11
44
44
2 11
44
44
31 2
44
44
6 4
44
44
860.7 feet
46,946.7
15,730.0
1,188.9
73.0
795.2
172.0
Total length of service pipe .. . 65,766.5 feet
Number of miles of service pipe . . 12.46.
The income from the sale of water for 1884 has been as
follows : —
Received for water by rate .
44 44 44 meter
". " rent of meters .
" " tines .
" tw setting meters .
" " building purposes
" " labor and pipe sold
" " stone
" " hay on Xeal meadow
" of G. G. Griffin
Total ....
Abatements, $188.60.
Current expenses for 1884
Construction expenses for 1884
Retained bv the city
$53,074 07
20,017 80
1,311 95
231 96
117 00
195 10
616 20
5 00
10 00
1 00
$75,580 08
$10,878 37
25,882 36
38,000 00
.Total expended .
Receipts over expenditures
Balance on hand Dec. 31, 1883
874,760 73
$819 35
26,338 08
$27,157 43
61
CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS FOR 1884.
Superintendence, collecting, and
repairs . . . , . . $8,052 07
Stationery and printing . . 196 16
Office and incidental expenses . 571 61
Pumping expenses
Repairs to buildings
$2,054 18
4 35
$8,819 84
$2,058 53
Running expenses for 1884
. $10,878 37
Service pipes .
$2,270 39
Distribution pipes
21J13 34
Fire-hydrants and valves
1,464 07
Meters and fittings
1,034 56
Expended on construction,
1884 .
. $25,882 36
Total expended in 1884
Land and water rights .
Dam, canal, penstock, and races
Pumping machinery, pump-house
and buildings.
Distributing reservoir and fixtures
Force and supply main
Distribution pipes .
Fire-hydrants and valves
Tools and fixtures
Boarding and store houses
Roads and culverts
Supplies
Engineering . . ,
Livery and traveling expenses
$36,760 73
,643 93
101,399 16
88,493 96
71,542 36
88,674 02
298,447 47
34,862 41
10,649 35
919 36
2,193 49
550 39
22,176 19
2,856 64
62
Legal expenses .... $563 79
Grading and fencing . . . 12,343 50
Service pipes .... 37,261 03
Meters and fixtures . . . 13,412 24
Total construction account
to Dec. 31, 1884 .... $824,989 29
Current expenses : —
Superintendence, collecting, and
repairs ..... $73,350 01
Stationery, printing, etc. . . " 4,416 38
Office and incidental expenses . 5,074 87
Pumping expenses and repairs . 17,004 27
Repairs to dam, canal, races, and
reservoir .... 1,770 75
Repairs to buildings . . . 317 71
Current expenses to Dec.
31, 1884 $101,933 99
Interest $40,678 51
Highway expenditures . . . 14,000 53
$54,679 04
Total amount of bills ap-
proved to date .... $981,602 32
Interest, discount and labor per
formed on highway, trans.,
and tools and materials sold . $59,943 54
Current expenses to Dec. 31, 1884 101,933 99
$161,877 53
Total cost, not including in-
terest and current expenses . $819,724 79
63
Interest and discount to Dec. 31,
1883 .... $382,069 51
Interest for 1884 .... 35,808 00
Total interest and discount
to Dec. 31,1884 . . . $417,877 51
Amount paid toward interest to
Dec. 31, 1883 . . . $229,000 00
Amount used by city in 1884 . 38,000 00
$573
61
177
07
193
26
140
00
1,920
53
$267,000 00
The following amounts have heen paid over to the city
treasurer, and credited to the water-works : —
1872,supplies and mate-
rials sold
1873,supplies and mate-
rials sold
accrued interest on
water bonds sold .
accrued interest on
state bonds sold
water rents
1874, supplies and mate-
rials sold . . 607 89
March 12, 1874, highway expendi-
tures, trans, from
water account . 14,000 53
March 17, 1874, interest and dis-
count, trans, from
water account . 12,347 25
Sept. 1, 1874, interest and dis-
count, trans, from
water account . 22,361 74
1874,water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 30,233 54
64
Dec. 29, 1874, interest trans-
ferred . . . $4,566 25
Dec. 18, 1875, 1 anvil sold . 15 00
Sept. 25, 1875, engine, crusher,
and material sold . 2,089 45
18 75, water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 27,119 15
May 20, 1876, derrick sold . 125 00
May 20, 1876, rent of derrick . . 24 00
1876,water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 38,879 47
1877,water and hydrant
rent, etc . . 43,823 30
1878,water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 48,873 26
old plow sold . . 1 00
1879, derrick sold . 75 00
water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 53,068 17
1880,water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 57,395 25
sale of grass . . 10 00
'level, transit, etc. . 250 00
1881, water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 60,164 62
sale of grass . . 10 00
sale of derrick . . 50 00
received of G. G.
Griffin ... 1 00
1882,water and hydrant
rent, etc. . . 67,403 76
received of G. G.
Griffin ... 1 00
65
1882, received of James
Baldwin & Co.
received from the sale
of grass
received from Good-
hue & Birnie
received for old plank
received for use of
derrick .
1883, received of G. G.
Griffin .
received from sale of
grass
water and hydrant
rent, etc.
1884, received of G. G.
Griffin .
received for stone
received from sale of
grass
received from pipe
sold and labor
received for water
and hydrant rent . 74,947 88
$175
00
10
00
24
37
1
00
15
00
1
00
20
00
73,437
20
1
00
5
00
10
00
616
20
Total received for water, etc. . $635,759 75
Amount appropriated to date . . 640,000 00
Total received to date . . $1,275,759 75
Amount of hills approved to date . 981,602 32
$294,157 43
66
Amount transferred toward inter-
est, etc $267,000 00
Balance on hand Dec. 31, 1884 . $27,157 43
Respectfully submitted.
CHARLES K WALKER,
Superintendent.
67
USES FOR WHICH WATER IS SUPPLIED.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
1 Jail.
2 Cemeteries.
12 Churches.
1 Court-house.
1 Orphanage.
1 Post-office.
4 Hose-companies.
4 Fire-engines.
1 City Library.
5 Banks.
1 Hook-arid-ladder.
4 Hotels.
2 Opera-houses.
1 Masonic Hall.
1 Music Hall.
1 Odd Fellows' Hall.
1 Convent.
1 Holly-Tree Inn.
1 City Hospital.
1 Old Ladies' Home.
3 Halls.
22 School-houses.
1 Soldiers' Monument.
1 Battery Building.
1 Turner Hall.
1 Skating Rink.
MANUFACTURING
ESTALISHMENTS.
1 Silver-plating.
1 Iron foundry.
2 Dye-houses.
2 Machine-shops.
6 Clothing manufactories.
2 Sash and blind shops,
1 Brewery.
2 Shoe-shops.
1 Pop-corn.
1 Gas-works.
4 Harness-shops.
1 Brush-shop.
3 Carriage-shops.
4 Cigar.
1 Brass and copper foundry
1 Locomotive-works.
4 Slaughter-houses.
1 Soap manufactory.
1 Needle manufactory.
1 Beer-bottling.
, 1 Book-bindery.
MARKETS.
4 Fish.
9 Meat and fish.
2 Meat (wholesale).
466 Private.
1 Horse-railroad.
6 Dentists.
1 Telephone.
1 Telegraph.
2 Express.
22 Barber.
1 Wheelwright.
7 Blacksmith.
5 Carpenter.
1 Tinsmith.
68
STABLES.
14 Livery.
OFFICES.
7 Printing.
1 (las.
3 Coal.
SHOPS.
2 Currying.
4 Plumber and gas and
water pipe.
8 Paint.
1 Gunsmith.
STOKES.
4 Auction.
20 Drug.
9 Jewelrv.
1 Fur.
71 Grocery.
5 Meal.
3 Hardware.
18 Boot and shoe.
2 House-furnishing goods. 8 Stove.
21 Fancy goods.
1 Wholesale paper.
5 Wholesale produce.
15 Dry goods.
12 Candy.
1 Cloak.
15 Millinery.
2 Tea.
2 Furniture.
15 Gents' furnishing goods.
10 Book.
1 Leather and shoe-finders.
3 Music.
3 Upholstery.
5 Undertakers.
5 Sewing-machine.
1 Feather-cleaner.
69
9 Dining.
6 Billiard.
4 Club-rooms.
2 Bleacheries.
8 Laundries.
2 Ice-houses.
9 Photographers.
SALOONS.
65 Liquor,
MISCELLANEOUS.
3 Greenhouses.
1 Band-room.
12 Bakeries.
1 Waste.
6298 Families.
96 Boarding-houses
7236 Faucets.
982 Wash-bowls.
1133 Water-closets.
287 Wash-tubs.
348 Bath-tubs.
WATER FIXTURES, ETC.
114 Urinals.
1350 Sill-cocks.
371 Fire-hydrants.
24 Stand-pipes.
16 Water-troughs.
1186 Horses.
52 Cattle.
70
MATERIAL ON HAND.
2 double 6 on 20.
5 double 6 on 12.
2 double 6 on 8.
8 double 6 on 10.
2 double 4 on 6.
4 single 6 on 12.
2 single 6 on 14.
1 14 in. x 12 in.
2 12 in. x 6 in.
BRANCHES.
2 single 6 on (3.
2 single 10 on 10.
4 single 6 on 20.
5 single 6 on 10.
2 single 8 on 8.
1 single 12 on 14.
4 single 6 on 4.
REDUCERS.
1 6 in. x 4 in.
WHOLE SLEEVES.
5 20 in.
6 14 in.
1 12 in.
1 10 in.
14 6 in.
4 4 in.
CLAMP
SLEEVES.
2 20 in.
7 14 in
4 12 in.
3 10 in
8 8 in.
6 6 in.
.3 4 in.
BENDS.
1 6 in. 1-4 bend.
4 6 in. 1-16 bend.
1 12 in. 1-8 bend.
4 6 in. 1-8 bend.
1 14 in. 1-8 bend.
192 ft. 20 in. pipe.
204 ft. 12 in. pipe.
PIPE.
348 ft. 14 in. pipe.
160 ft. 10 in. pipe.
71
120 ft. 8 in. pipe.
768 ft. 4 in. pipe.
1834 ft. 1 in. pipe.
4200 lbs. lead.
1 20 in. Boston machine.
4 4 in. Ludlow hub.
3 12 in. cast-iron x>lugs.
372 ft. 6 in. pipe.
278 ft. 2 in. pipe.
893 ft. 3-4 in. pipe.
'500 lbs. lead pipe.
GATES.
2 6 in. Ludlow spigot.
3 6 in. Boston machine hub
7 cast-iron gate domes.
INVENTORY OF TOOLS
AT THE PUMPING STATION.
1 scoop-shovel.
2
axes.
4 common shovels.
4
oil-cans.
1 desk.
2
oil-tanks.
1 one-inch auger.
100
pounds waste.
5 lanterns.
10
pounds black lead.
3 monkey-wrenches.
1
cord wood.
1 square.
14
tons coal.
1 plumb square.
2
ice-chisels.
1 sprinkler-pot.
2
cold chisels.
1 clock.
2
wood-chisels.
1 washer-cutter.
2
han liners.
2 planes.
3
drip-pans.
1 thermometer.
1
two-inch auger.
1' lawn-mower.
1
ten-inch arbor for babbit-
1 socket-wrench.
ing.
6 fork wrenches.
1
flash-board hook.
2 screen-rakes.
1
broom.
4 crow-liars.
2
sets blocks and falls.
1 bellows and anvil.
6
pounds hemp packings.
2 pipe-wrenches.
1
draw shave.
1 window-brush,
2
screw plates, taps and
1 gate-wrench.
dies.
1 Ions; key.
1
vise.
72
1 hydrant wrench.
200
feet 7-8 inch hose.
1 wheelbarrow.
2
set dog-chains.
1 five-pail kettle.
1
set blacksmith's tools.
3 picks.
1
bushel basket.
1 clothes-dryer.
2
pieces Scotch sewer-pipe.
2 ladders.
1
force pump.
2 stoves.
1
bill-hook.
3 coal -hods.
1
clevis and pin.
1 coal-sifter.
1
harrow.
2 gallons sperm oil.
1
timber-roll.
1 bench.
4
sprinkling-pots.
2 levels.
1
lot lumber.
1 waste-press.
1
lot old iron.
1 Scotch driller.
5
oil barrels.
2 nozzles.
4
mortar hoes.
1 pair shears.
1
iron shovel.
1 pair pliers.
150
feet hose.
1 wire-cutter.
1
No. 5 plow.
1 boat.
3
grub-hoes.
1 set steps.
3
bush-scythes and snaths.
1 1-4 barrels oil.
2
axes.
1 jack-screw.
1
bellows, on the island at
1 brace and six bits.
dam.
1 trowel.
10
mason-hods.
2 wood-saws.
1
lot of old wheelbarrows.
2 hand-saws.
1
lot of old shovels.
1 iron slnsh-bncket.
1
20-inch gate.
2 sets of gate screws (
brass), with mats and cases for the
same.
ANNUAL REPORT
TRUSTEES OF THE CITY LIBRARY.
To the City Councils of the City of Manchester : —
The Trustees of the City Library herewith respectfully
present their thirty -first annual report of the affairs of the
library, together with the report made to them by the
treasurer of the board, showing the expenditures made by
him in behalf of the board from the funds placed under
their control, and the report of the librarian, which sets
forth in detail the statistics and operations of the library
and other property under her charge at the close of the
year.
By an examination of the report of the treasurer it will
be seen that there has been expended during the year, for
the purchase of books, the sum of one thousand and
seventy-one dollars and sixty -three cents, and for the
purchase of periodicals the sum of one-hundred and eighty-
six dollars and sixteen cents, making a total expenditure
for these purposes of twelve hundred and lifty-seven
dollars and seventy-nine cents. Of the amount expended
for the purchase of books, the sum of three hundred and
one dollars and ten cents was taken from the income of the
Dean fund and used for the purchase of additional books
for that department of the library.
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The balance in the hands of the treasurer at the close
of the year of the amount appropriated by the city
councils for the purchase of books was five hundred and
twenty-nine dollars and fifty-five cents. The balance ot
the income ot the Dean fund, with the accumulated inter-
est thereon, amounted to four thousand and eighty-one
dollars and sixty-seven cents. This sum, together with
the balance above indicated, constitutes the funds in the
hands of the trustees, available at the close of the year for
the future increase of the library.
The expenditures for the incidental expenses of the
library for the past year have been twenty-five hundred
dollars and seventy-seven cents. The details of these
expenditures — the bills for which have been paid by the
city treasurer on the approval ot the trustees — will be
found in the annual report of the city. The item for fuel
is apparently large, but in reality is the amount expended
for two years* supply, which was purchased and placed in
the library building by a committee of the city councils,
the bills for the same having been presented to the trustees
and paid in the months of January and December of the
past year.
From the report of the librarian it appears that the
library has been open for the delivery of books three
hundred and six days, during which period the number of
books delivered for home use was fifty thousand nine
hundred and fourteen. In addition to this number deliv-
ered for general circulation, five thousand eight hundred
and forty-eight books and magazines have been delivered
tor use in the reading-room at the library, making the
total number delivered during the year fifty-six thousand
seven hundred and sixty-two, an average of one hun-
dred and eighty-five per day. As compared with the
circulation of the previous year, which was the largest
since the establishment of the library, the circulation
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for home use appears to Lave decreased a little over
three thousand, while the number of hooks and magazines
delivered for use at the reading-room shows an increase
of fourteen hundred and sixty-eight. This decrease in the
circulation of hooks for home use, which was principally
in the last six months of the year, the librarian thinks may
have been occasioned by the interest taken by the people
in the recent presidential election.
The number of volumes in the library at the date of the
last report was twenty-six thousand nine hundred and
thirty-five. During the year there have heen added, hf
purchase five hundred and fifty-four volumes, by donation
two hundred and eighty-seven volumes, and ninety-one
periodicals have heen bound, making the number of
hound volumes in the library at the present time twenty-
five thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven, and the total
number, including maps and pamphlets, twenty-seven
thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven.
Sixty-seven different periodicals have heen regularly
received at the library, and as the volumes have heen
completed they have heen hound and placed upon the
shelves for general circulation. The number of hooks
worn out and withdrawn from circulation the past year
was sixty-five. Of this number, and of those retired from
circulation in former years for like reason, eighty-six have
heen replaced. Others will he replaced as soon as it is
possible for the trustees to secure them.
Following the report of the librarian will he found a
list of the hooks presented to the library during the year,
together with the names of the persons presenting them.
Among those who have made contributions to the library
during the past year the trustees are under special obliga-
tion to James L. Campbell, Esq., of Lowell, Mass., hut
formerly a resident of this city, who not only generously
presented to the <-ity library six complete volumes of the
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tk Union Democrat " for the years 1851, 1852, 1853, 1854,
1855 and 1862, but also placed at the disposal of the
trustees all the files of that paper in his possession, for the
purpose of supplying any missing numbers in the files of
the library. The trustees accepted the liberal offer of
Mr. Campbell, and the library is now in possession of a
complete tile of the " Union Democrat " from the com-
mencement of its publication, which will prove of great
value, not only for reference, but also as a record of events
that have occurred in the city and state for the past thirty-
three years. To all who have so generously aided in the
increase and usefulness of the library, the trustees return
the thanks of the city.
In furtherance of the plan outlined in previous reports
the trustees have continued the purchase of books from
the accumulation of the Dean fund. During the year
ninety-nine volumes of valuable mechanical and scientific
works have been purchased at a cost of three hundred and
one dollars and ten cents, and placed in the alcoves
designated as the " Dean Fund Purchase.'' The trustees
feel that they cannot too often direct the attention of the
public to the special works on mechanical and scientific
subjects contained in this department of the library, that
the citizens may avail themselves of the opportunities
there presented for practical knowledge and research.
At a meeting of the trustees held in the early part of
the year the following resolution was passed : —
Resolved, That the treasurer be authorized to solicit, for the pur-
pose of preservation at the library rooms, contributions of portraits of
persons who were prominent in establishing and managing the old
athenaeum, or who were benefactors of that organization; also por-
traits of persons who have been identified with the city library as
organizers, managers, or benefactors, and also portraits of prominent
residents of the city.
In pursuance of this authority the treasurer of the board
has consulted with the families of a number of deceased
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residents, and the encouragement received warrants the
trustees in stating that the portraits of several deceased
citizens who have been connected with the management
of the library will be placed in the library rooms.
The trustees feel -the necessity of again calling the
attention of the city councils to the urgent need of the
library for a catalogue of recent additions. The last
catalogue, which was published in the early part of 1878,
contained the titles of books which had been added to the
library to December 31, 1877. Since the publication of
this catalogue more than six thousand volumes have been
added to the library. The public sutier much annoyance
and loss of time from the lack of information which could
be obtained from a proper catalogue. Xo library can
exert its best influence, or fully accomplish its design,
unless the public has the means of knowing what books
are contained in its rooms. It is idle for the trustees to
purchase books from year to year and place them upon
the shelves of the library, expecting the public to read
them, unless proper facilities are also supplied, from which
a knowledge <>f such accessions can be obtamed. We do
not think that, if an appropriation were made for this
purpose at the present time, the catalogue could be com-
piled and printed in less time than a year.
The annual appropriation made by the city councils
for the library has been barely sufficient to meet the
incidental expenses, and without a special appropriation
the trustees cannot arrange for the compilation and print-
ing of such a catalogue as would meet the needs of the
library. The trustees earnestly commend to the early
consideration of the members of the city councils whether
the influence and usefulness of an institution of so much
importance to the tax-payers as the library, which interests
and instructs every class and age in the community, ought
not to be encouraged by a proper regard for its require-
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ments, rather than abridged by an illiberal policy on the
part of the city councils. We would respectfully suggest
that, if in the opinion of the members of the city councils
the conditions of the finances of the city would not war-
rant an appropriation sufficient to cover the entire expense
bf compilation and printing of such a catalogue as would
be desirable of the books added to the library since
December 31, 1877, an appropriation might be made the
present year to meet the cost of compilation, and the
cost of panting might be provided for by an appropriation
next year.
The trustees are not aware that any circumstance has
occurred during the past year to disturb the harmonious
operation of the library. The librarian, Mrs. M. J.
Buncher, has fulfilled the duties of her position with the
same fidelity as heretofore, and to the satisfaction of
the board.
Owing to the increased expense in heating and lighting
the library, occasioned by the recent addition to the library
building, and the additional compensation paid to the
librarian and her assistant, the trustees are under the
necessity of asking for a small increase of the usual
appropriation to meet the incidental expenses of the
library.
The trustees desire to return their acknowledgments
to the members of the city councils and other officers of
the city with whom they have been brought in contact in
the management of the affairs of the library, for their
courtesy in all matters relating to its operation.
January 17, 1884.
In Board of Trustees, read and approved, and ordered
to be signed by the chairman and clerk of the board, and
transmitted to the city councils.
GEORGE H. STEARNS, Mayor.
K P. HUNT, Clerk.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
To the Board of Trustees of the City Library : —
The Treasurer of the Board makes the following report
of the receipts and expenditures by the hoard of the
funds received on account of the city library : —
1884. Dr.
Jan. 1. To balance of appropriation . . $401 74
March 3. Mrs. M. J. Buncher, balance of
fines ' 55 07
Mrs. M. J. Buncher, for cata-
logues sold .
July 18. appropriation for 1884 for books
Jan. 1. . balance of income of
Dean fund . . !
income of Dean fund
July 1. income of Dean fund
interest on accumu-
lation of income 75 85
interest on accumu-
lation of income 85 74
.
29 43
>r books
1,000 00
,915 18
153 00
153 00
$4,382 77
$5,869 01
1884. Cr.
Jan. 5. Paid K E. News Co., periodicals . $11 96
5. Little, Brown, & Co., books . 20 00
Jan.
23.
Feb.
5.
5.
8.
12.
16.
20.
27.
Marc
h 3,
4.
7.
11.
15.
April
4.
29.
May
5.
June
2.
5.
13.
18.
24.
July
5.
14.
Aug.
5.
9.
Sept.
1.
10.
10.
10.
Oct,
4.
80
Taid Geo. H. Polley & Co., period-
icals .
N. E. News Co., periodicals .
Little, Brown, & Co., books .
Soule & Bugbee, periodicals .
Little, Brown, & Co., books .
W. II. Stevenson, periodicals
Temple & Farrington, books
Boston Society Natural His-
tory, periodicals
Mrs. M. J. Buncber, books .
N. E. News Co., periodicals .
Lockwood, Brooks, & Co.,
books ....
Little, Brown, & Co., books
Lockwood, Brooks, & Co.,
books ....
N. E. News Co., periodicals .
Little, 6rown, & Co., books .
N. E. News Co., periodicals .
C. E.Bradley, books .
X. E. News Co., periodicals
J. E. Miller, books,
Geo. W. Tyron, Jr., books .
Little, Brown, & Co., books.
N. E. Xews Co., periodicals .
Charles Scribner's Sons,books
N. E. Xews Co., periodicals .
Estes <S: Lauriat, books
Estes & Lauriat, books
X. E. Xews Co., periodicals .
Temple & Farrington, books
Temple & Farrington, books
N. E. Xews Co., periodicals
$12
00
12
32
20
00
5
00
3
75
5
08
2
25
7
00
o
0
50
10
66
26
52
30
00
80
52
20
72
4
25
11
18
4
25
15
35
4
75
5
00
3
50
11
30
6
00
11
^
83
9*
8
00
14
08
10
00
16
50
9
78
81
Oct. 8. Paid Estes & Lauriat, books . $60 50
24. Lockwood, Brooks, & Co.,
books ....
Nov. 4. N. E. News Co., periodicals .
6. Thos. N. Dountney, books
29. Cleaves, Macdonald, & Co.,
books ....
Dec. 1. Cleaves, MacDonald, & Co.,
books ....
1. Cleaves, MacDonald, & Co.,
books ....
3. N. E. News Co., periodicals .
3. Lockwood, Brooks, & Co.,
books ....
3. Little, Brown, & Co., for Dean
Fund Purchase, books
3. Little, Brown, & Co., for Dean
Fund Purchase, books
12. Lockwood, Brooks, & Co.,
books ....
13. Cleaves, MacDonald, & Co.,
books ....
13. Cleaves, MacDonald, & Co.,
books ....
15. Little, Brown, & Co., books .
16. Little, Brown, & Co., books .
31. By balance of appropriation, etc.,
31. balance of income of Dean fund 4,081 67
$5,869 01
32
80
11
37
2
00
166
30
30
80
37
90
16
80
2
34
291
61
9
49
21
18
62
70
15
61
1
88
3
75
529
55
4,081
67
82
The expenditures for incidental expenses of the library
for the year ending December 31, 1884, the items of
which will be found at length in the annual report of the
city, are as follows : —
Services of librarian . . . $800 00
Services of assistant to librarian
Gas
Binding .
Re-binding
Insurance
Fuel
Water .
Printing .
Newspapers .
Incidentals
$2,500 77
RECAPITULATION.
294
50
297
96
97
33
151
76
100
00
500
44
31
50
46
25
76
50
104
53
Balance Dec. 31, 1883 .
Appropriation for 1884 .
Paid trustees for purchase of books $1,000 00
Incidental expenses . . . 2,500 77
Balance Dec. 31, 1884 ... 89 84
$590 61
3,000 00
;3,590 61
53,590 61
Respectfully submitted.
N. P. HUNT,
Treasurer of Trustees of City Library.
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December 31, 1884.
We have examined the above report, and find the same
correctly cast and properly vouched.
L. B. CLOUGH,
H. B. PUTNAM,
Committee on Accounts of City Library.
December 31, 1884.
I certity that I have examined the several items of re-
ceipts and expenditures embraced in the foregoing report
of the treasurer of the city library, and find the same cor-
rectly cast and properly vouched.
JST. P. KIDDER,
City Auditor.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT.
Gentlemen of the Board of Trustees : —
I respectfully submit the annual report of the City
Library, showing the work of the year ending December
31, 1884.
Whole number of volumes, Dec. 31, 1883 . 26,935
Accessions during the year : —
By purchase .... 554
Donated .... 287
Periodicals bound ... 91
932
Whole number of volumes
Maps
Pamphlets
Bound volumes
at
Pi
•esent :
16
1,884
25,967
Number of periodicals and papers regularly
received ......
Number of days open to the public
Days open for delivery of books
Number of volumes in circulation during the
jear
Average per day . - .
Largest number in any one day, March 1
Largest number in any one month, March
27,867
67
306
306
50,914
166.3
445
5,529
86
Number of books, magazines, etc., used in the
library ......
Average per day .....
Number of guarantees received during the year
Whole number since new registration
Number of cards used on deposit .
Number of cards held for fines
Postals sent for books overdue
Number of books taken from the shelves unfit
for use, including bound magazines
Books replaced during the year
Number lost or injured and paid for
Not paid for
Number of volumes repaired at bindery
Repaired and covered in the library
Books missing last year returned .
Balance of fines on hand Dec. 31, 1883 .
Amount received from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1884
Amount paid for express, station-
ery, and other incidental ex-
penses .
Paid N. P. Hunt, treasurer .
$48 65
55 07
5,848
19.1
613
4,847
12
8
449
65
86
5
1
491
3,654
2
$55 07
90 56
$145 63
$103 72
Balance of fines on hand Dec. 31, 1884 $41 91
Balance of cash on hand Dec. 31, 1883, for
catalogues and supplements sold, and for
lost or injured books and waste paper
$29 43
87
Amount received from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 1884:
For 4 new catalogues at 75 cents . $3 00
For 1 old catalogue at 35 cents . 35
For 32 supplements at 10 cents . 3 20
Six books, lost or injured . . . 5 25
$11 80
$41
23
29
43
$11 so
41
91
Paid X. P. Hunt, treasurer .
Balance received for tines
Total balance on hand . . . $53 71
The work of the last year has been so uniform with the
preceding one, little can be said additional. No special
work has been done beyond the usual duties belonging to
a library of steady growth, bringing from year to year
increasing responsibilities, as well as increasing interest
and desire to accomplish as far as possible the best results.
The accession of purchased books is somewhat larger
than the last year, and the selections from time to time
have met with general approbation. Ninety-nine volumes
of the five hundred and fifty-four purchased, were from the
"Dean fund," and comprise many valuable books in the
different branches of the mechanic arts. The donations
number about the same as last year, and many of them
are valuable accessions. Our thanks are specially due to
the honorable gentlemen who represent our state in con-
gress, for the many favors received through their courtesy.
The number of periodicals and papers regularly re-
ceived has been somewhat increased, not by purchase
88
(except "Harper's Young Folks"), but by donations, for
which our sincere thanks are due.
The number of worn-out books withdrawn from circu-
lation is about double that of last year, and the number
repaired at the bindery much greater. A little more care
on the part of the borrowers of books would save a great
deal of trouble and expense, as it is not the reading of the
books that injures them, but the careless handling, espe-
cially in turning down the leaves and pressing them open
to the extent of breaking the thread of the binding, there-
by making it necessary to send them to the bindery before
being otherwise defaced.
The circulation of the year shows a decrease of about
three thousand volumes, principally in the last six months.
The excitement incident to a presidential election may
reasonably be supposed to show its effect in the matter of
reading, outside the topic of general interest, and may be
one natural cause for the decrease.
The numbers show an increase of fifteen hundred
books, periodicals, etc., used in the reading-room, with
the usual proportion seeking information in the different
branches of study.
At the close of the July examination there were three
missing books. One has returned ; one (being an old
book) replaced ; the remaining one (fiction), also an old
book. At the present examination there are six volumes
missing, — four fictu >n, one history, one periodical. There is
little doubt but that they will yet come in. Five volumes
have been lost or destroyed by persons holding them, and
paid for. One is not yet paid for. One book missing
in 1883 has returned.
The sale of catalogues the last year has been very light.
Many are unwilling to pay the price for a catalogue not
89
containing books added the last six years, and others do
not feel able to do so. There is a constant desire ex-
pressed for a new catalogue, as the supplement in its
present form is very unsatisfactory to the public.
In closing the above report I can only add my usual
testimony to the kind consideration of the board of trus-
tees, and my appreciation, especially for the cheerful
assistance given by the treasurer.
Respectfully submitted.
M. J. BOTCHER,
Librarian.
DONATIONS TO THE CITY LIBRARY.
From January 1 to December 31, 1884.
Hon. II. W. Blair, M. C.
Medical and Surgical History of the War. Part 3,
Vol. 2. 1883. 4to.
Hon. James F. Briggs.
Official Record of the Union and Confederate Armies.
Vol. 10, Part 2 ; Vol. 11, Parts 1 and 2. 3 Vols.
8vo.
Report of the Commissioner of Education for the
year 1881. 8vo.
Message and Documents, 2d Session, 47th Congress,
. 1882-83. 8vo.
Hon. Austin F. Pike, M. C.
Seven volumes Memorial Adresses, viz. : —
Life and Character of James A. Garfield, William
M. Lowe, Robert M. A. Hawk, Benjamin H. Hill,
Evarts W. Farr, Godlon S. Orth, and Michael P.
O'Connor. 8vo.
Speeches of Senators Sherman and Mahone on the
Alleged Election Outrages in Virginia and Mis-
sissippi. Pamphlets.
Hon. A. B. Thompson, Secretary of the State of New
Hampshire.
Journal of the New Hampshire Senate and House
for the year 1883. 8vo.
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Annual Reports of the State of New Hampshire for
the year 1883. 8vo.
Laws of the State of New Hampshire passed at the
June Session, 1883. 8vo. 3 Vols.
Hon. Charles Francis Adams, Jr., Boston, Mass.
A College Fetich. An Address before the Harvard
Chapter of the Fraternity of the Phi Beta Kappa.
By Charles Francis Adams, Jr. June, 1883. 8vo.
Rev. G. T. Ridlon, Manchester,
History of the Ancient Ryedales and their Descend-
ants in Normandy, Great Britain, Ireland, and
America* from 860 to 1884. 8vo.
Charles W. Temple, Manchester.
The Decorator and Furnisher. Vols. 1 and 2. Octo-
ber, 1882, September, 1883. Folio.
Business Directories for the years 1876, 1877, 1878,
1879, and 1884. 24vo.
New Hampshire Register and Farmers' Almanac, for
the years 1882, 1883, and 1884. 24ino.
George L. Harrison, LL. D., Philadelphia, Penn.
Legislation on Insanity, viz., Lunacy Laws in the
United States, England, and other Countries. By
George L. Harrison, LL. 1). 1884. 8vo.
Charles E. Slocum, M. D., Syracuse, N. Y.
Short History of the Slocums, Slocumbs, and Slo-
combs of America. By Charles E. Slocum, M. D.
1883. 8vo.
Clarence M. Tolmam.
The Epitome of '86. Lehigh LTniversity, Bethle-
hem, Penn. 8vo.
Albert P. Charles, Esq., Seymore, Ind.
Memorialia of the Class of '64 in Dartmouth College.
Compiled by John C. Webster. 1884. 8vo.
93
G. A. Gaskell, author.
How to Write for the Press. 1884. 12mo.
Charles F. Livingston, Manchester.
The Springfield Republican for the year 1883. Folio.
Printer's Circular for the year 1883. Vol. 18.
Proceedings of the New Hampshire Press Associa-
tion, 1881, 1882, and 1884. Pamphlets.
Brown's Type Setting and Distributing Machinery
and Art of Printing. Pamphlet.
And other miscellaneous pamphlets.
S. C. Gould, Manchester.
Notes and Queries. Vol. 2. 1884. 8vo.
Fifteen volumes miscellaneous books of early dates,
and thirty-three pamphlets.
Dr. R. J. P. Goodwin, Manchester.
Circular No. 3. Surgical Cases in the United States
Army from 1865 to 1871. 4to.
George C. Gilmore, Esq., Manchester.
Three copies of the Manual of the New Hampshire
Senate from 1784 to 1885. 16mo.
A. J. Nay, Manchester.
Obituary Addresses on the Death of the Hon. Henry
Clay and the Hon. William R. King. 2 Vols.
12mo.
J. A. Watson, Esq., Secretary.
Annual Report of the State Board of Health of New
Hampshire, April, 1884. 8vo.
J. W. Fellows, Esq., Manchester.
Biographical Sketch of the Class of 1858, Dartmouth
College. Pamphlet.
Thomas W. Lane, Chief Engineer, Manchester.
Reports of the Fire Department for the last six years.
Six pamphlets.
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James L. Campbell, Lowell, Mass.
Six volumes of the Union Democrat for the years
1851, 1852, 1853, 1854, 1855, and 1862, to com-
plete the set from its first publication. Folio.
From the Several Publishers.
The Universalist Quarterly, Boston, for the year
1884. T. B. Thayer, editor. 12m<>.
The Dartmouth. Published by the college students,
Hanover, N. H. For the year 1884. 4to.
The Illustrated Record, Vol. 1. Published by the
Rev. W. A. Loyne, Manchester, X. H. 1884.
Folio.
La Justice. G. Tonnancour, publisher, Manchester,
N. II. For the year 1884. Folio.
The Weekly Budget. Kendall & Ladd, publishers,
For the year 1883. Folio.
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REPORT
CITY ENGINEER.
REPORT
CITY ENGINEER
To His Honor the Mayor, and Gentlemen of the City
Councils : —
Sirs, — In accordance with the usual custom, I here-
with present the following as a correct report of the work
in the City Engineer's office, and the several highway dis-
tricts of the city, for the year ending December 31, 1884.
Expenses of the office for the year 1884 : —
Salary of city engineer and assist-
ants . . - . . . . $2,490 56
Supplies for office .... 101 51
Repairs of instruments . . 60 52
Teams and car-fares to June 1 . 54 18
Teams after June 1 (horse-shoeing) 8 25
Stakes ...... 15 00
Postage on account of bridge . 86
Cleaning office .... 9 38
Gas • 8 50
Total $2,748 76
Expenses for soldiers' monument :
Repairs and covering . . . $14 45
Water 50 00
Gas 24 80
Total $89 25
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The slight increase in expense is due to the necessity
of having an extra rodnian in the early part of the season
to meet the demands for lines and grades for parties about
to build, and to do the work required in the various cem-
eteries.
The amount of work done in the office during the year
is as follows : —
Number of orders for surveys, street lines and
grades 731
Number of orders tor sewer and paving grades 141
Total number of orders . . . 872
Levels for protiles for establishing grades, 24,855 feet,
equal to 4.71 miles.
These profiles have three lines of levels
through the street, making a total distance
actually leveled of ....
Levels for sewer and other center protiles
Profiles of avenues, Pine Grove Cemetery
Profiles of avenues, Valley Cemetery .
Profiles of walks in Park square
Total
Equal to 19.93 miles.
Surveys for streets and street lines
Surveys in Pine Grove Cemetery
Surveys in Valley Cemetery
Total surveys ....
Equal to 19.2 miles.
Street lines marked on ground .
Lines of lots and avenues, Pine Grove Cem
etery
. 74,565 feet
. 26,871 "
1,586 "
750 "
1,450 "
. 105,222 feet
. 88,250 feet
7,015 "
5,960 "
. 101,225 feet
. 69,845 feet
-
. 15,395 "
103
88,460 feet
36,226 feet
1,558
a
9,241
a
S,5S5
u
1,240
a
1,600
u
4,289
u
3,875
u
611
u
1,615
a
68,340 feet
Lines of lots and avenues. Valley Cemetery 3,220 feet
Total length of lines marked on
ground ......
Equal to 16 3-4 miles.
(.•trades set for sidewalks ....
Grades set for macadamizing
Grades set for grading streets
Grades set for gutters ....
Grades set for Park-square grading .
Grades set for Park-square curb
Grades for avenues, Pine Grove Cemetery >
Grades of lots, Pine Grove Cemetery.
Grades of avenues, Valley Cemetery .
Grades of lots, Valley Cemetery
Total length of grade set
Equal to 12.94 miles.
Batters set for stone-work of the following buildings:
J. C. Hoyt's house, corner Concord and Olive streets.
Poliee station, set twice.
Addition to Main-street school-house, set twice'.
Granite-street bridge at the canal, both abutments.
Parker-street bridge, both abutments set twice.
City farm, hatters for silo.
Derry-road bridge over Cohas brook, both abutments.
Mammoth-road bridge over Cohas brook, both abut-
ments; also measurements and estimates for changes
proposed in the Excelsior Hook and Ladder room.
Lots laid out in Pine Grove Cemetery, 86.
Lots laid out in Valley Cemetery, 17.
The above are all a relocation of old lots, and require
more work than new lots would.
Xew lots laid out in Amoskeag Cemetery, 9(i.
104
Lots relaid on account of change of plan, 34.
Street numbers assigned and put on, 539.
This includes that part of the west side ot the river that
was built previous to March 1, 1884. I find that many
of the old painted numbers are peeling, and have been
obliged to replace many of them.
PLANS AND PROFILES MADE FOR SIDEWALK GRADES.
Cedar street. Chestnut to Pine street.
Central street, Franklin to Canal street.
Chestnut street, Park to Auburn street.
High street, Wilson road to Ashland street.
Main street, McGregor street to McGregor street. 2
plans.
McGregor street, Main street to Main street. 2 plans.
.Myrtle street, Linden street to Chester old line.
Gld Derry road, near Cohas brook.
Orange street, Elm street to Chestnut street.
Grange street, Linden street to Chester old line.
Park street, Chestnut street to Pine street.
Parker street, Main street to railroad bridge.
Pine street, Park street to Young road. 3 plans.
Shasta street, Elm street to River road.
Webster street, Union street to Smyth road. 5 plans.
Merrimack-square walk, from northwest corner to
southeast corner.
Total sidewalk [dans and profiles, 24.
SEWER PLANS AND PROFILES.
Amherst street, Ashland street to Hall street.
Beech east back street, Harrison to Brook street.
Beech east back street, Brook street to Gore street.
Bridge street, Merrimack river to McGregor street.
Bridge street, Hall street to Ashland street.
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Concord north back street, Pine street to Union street.
Dover street, Granite street to Doug-las street.
Elm east back street, Cedar street to Spruce north back
street. •
Gore street, Union east back street to Beech street.
Gore street, Beech street to Oak street.
Main street, Putnam street to Amory street.
Pearl street, Ash street to Beech street.
Pearl street, Maple street to Nashua street.
Pine street, Harrison street to Brook street.
McGregor street, Bridge street to Wayne street.
Park south back and Chestnut west back streets, from
Elm east back street to Spruce street.
Spruce south back street, Maple street to Lincoln street.
Walnut east back street, Gore street to Brook street.
Wayne street, McGregor street to Beauport east back
street.
Winter street, Main street to Parker street.
Total sewer plans and profiles, 20.
PROFILES WITHOUT PLANS.
Greenbush avenue, Pine Grove Cemetery.
Highland avenue, Pine Grove Cemetery.
Avenue in Valley Cemetery.
Boynton road, A street to Bedford line.
Walks in Park square. 3 profiles.
Total single profiles, 7.
MISCELLANEOUS PLANS.
Parker-street bridge abutments.
Granite-street bridge, plan and profile.
Design for a stone arch and gateway at Pine Grove
Cemetery.
Lots in Pine Grove Cemetery south of Auburn path.
106
Part of Pine Grove Cemetery south of Locust and east
of Willow avenues.
Land of E. I). L. Parker, copied from J. B. Sawyer's
plan.
Land of E. W. Brigham, copied from J. B. Sawyer's
plan.
Jewett street, Young road to Cilley road.
Amoskeag Cemetery, finished plan.
Amoskeag Cemetery as changed by trustees.
Amoskeag Company's line, Manchester to Park street.
3 plans.
Design for bridge over Cohas brook.
Designs for Tremont-square fountain basin. 3 plans.
TremOnt square, showing walks.
Main-street school-house addition, foundation plan.
Valley Cemetery, designs for receiving vault.
Old I Look and Ladder house, proposed changes. 2
plans.
Sketch for a new Llookand Ladder house.
Merrimack square, design for a stone bridge.
Boynton road, A street to -Bedford line.
North River road, from Mr. Wheeler's to Mr. Dodge's.
James Hall road, Hanover street to Park street.
Union street, Hooksett road to Clarke street.
Pearl street, Linden street to Mammoth road.
John Hall farm; north of Bridge, east of Ashland
street (copy).
Pine Grove Cemetery, southern section.
Winter street as located by J. B. Sawyer (copy).
Part of Wilson Hill hounded by Hanover, Beacon,
Park, and Wilson streets.
This last is a finished copy of the working plan made
last year, and is in itself equivalent to 11 plans.
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NUMBERING PLANS.
McGregor street. Main to Main street.
Pine street, Pennacook street to Webster street.
Nashua street, Bridge street to Pearl street.
Orange street, Oak street to Ashland street.
Milton street, Park street to Concord street.
Ash street, Amherst street to Gore street.
OLD PLANS COPIED.
Kennard road, Smyth road to Mammoth road.
Bridge street, Maple to Russell street.
Ash east back street extension to Lowell street.
District Xo. 1 school lot.
WORKING PLANS NOT KEPT IN OFFICE.
Amoskeag Company's line, Manchester to Park street.
3 tracings.
Auburn street, profile of both sides.
Amoskeag Cemetery, proposed changes.
Vine street, paving grades.
Main-street school-house additions, for contractors.
Granite-street bridge, plan and profile. 8 copies for
contractors.
Parker-street proposed bridge, for contractors.
Merrimack square, plan and profile of proposed walk,
for contractors.
Cohas-brook bridge. 3 copies for contractors.
Tremont-square fountain basin, for contractors.
Profile of Greenbush avenue, Pine Grove Cemetery,
for superintendent.
Profile of Highland avenue, Pine Grove Cemetery, for
superintendent.
Section south of Locust and east of Willow avenues,
Tine Grove Cemetery, for superintendent.
108
•
Pine Grove Cemetery, flower-beds at gate.
Pine Grove Cemetery, tracing of new gateway, for
committee.
Pine Grove Cemetery, copy of maps, for committee.
Pine Grove Cemetery, plan of new purchase, for com-
mittee.
Pine Grove Cemetery, copy of map showing water pipe.
Orange street, Elm to Chestnut street, for city solicitor.
Old Bakersville school lot, for Bosher k Co.
Amoskeag Cemetery, for superintendent.
John Hall farm, north of Bridge, east of Ashland
street (tracing).
Map of Valley Cemetery, showing water pipe.
Total miscellaneous plans, 77.
Total plans made, 128.
I have also made several small plans of cemetery lots
for parties desiring to put in curl) ; also a few small
sketches for the treasurer of the hoard of trustees. Twelve
old plans have been mounted on cloth for their better
preservation.
The two largest pieces of work done in the office this
year are the map of Valley Cemetery, and the map of
Wilson Hill section, south of Hanover street and east of
Wilson street.
Plans of all new highways laid out up to December 31,
1883, have been made in the city clerk's book of records.
All sewers laid up to the same date have been drawn in
the city clerk's book of sewers, and on the sewer map in
the oflice. An accurate plan of the entire new section west
of the Merrimack river has been platted into the city
clerk's sewer-book, and on the sewer map in this office.
Surveys have also been made for about forty (40) plans
and profiles of new highways and sewers. These plans
will be made up during the winter.
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The index and catalogue of plans have been brought
lip to April 1, 1884, and the indices to the level-books
and transit-books to January 1, 1884. The baek office work
remains the same as hist year, showing that this year's
work has been kept up clean, or practically so. If there
are no calls for large plans this winter, as was the case last
winter, a large portion of this back work can be finished.
(4RADES ESTABLISHED.
The following grades have been established during the
year: —
Amory street, McGregor to Beauport street
Beauport street, Amory to Wayne street
Cedar street, Chestnut to Pine street
Central street, Franklin to Canal street
Chestnut street, Park to Auburn street .
High street, Ashland street to Wilson road
Laurel street, Chestnut to Pine street .
Main street, McGregor to McGregor street
McGregor street, Main to Main street .
Orange street, Elm to Chestnut street .
Park street, Chestnut to Pine street
Parker street, Winter to R. R. bridge .
Pine street, Young road to Park street .
Shasta street, Elm street to River road .
Wayne street, McGregor to Beauport street
Webster street, Union street to Smyth road
Total
Equal to 3.35 miles.
The following highways have been laid out this year :
Beauport street, Wayne to Sullivan street . 50 feet wide.
Marion street, McGregor to Main street . 50 " "
Patten street, N". W. R. R. to Squog river . 50 " "
. 950 feet.
. 650
u
. 310
a
. 560
a
. 761
a
. 460
u
. 312
u
. 1,800
a
. 2,120
a
. 565
a.
. 310
a
. 288
it
. 2,698
a
. 632
,i
. 721
a
. 4,568
a
17,705 feet
110
Pearl street, Linden to old Bridge street . 50 feet wide.
Putnam street, Main to Beauport street . 50 " "
River road, north, R. Wheeler's to M.
Dodge's 50 " "
Union street, llooksett road to Clarke street 50 " "
The attention of the city government was called to
certain short pieces of highways that are not public, never
having been laid out in a legal manner, although the city
takes all care of them. The board of mayor and aldermen
visited the various localities, and voted to lav them out;
but, as uo hearing had been called, and no notice posted,
the laying out could not be legally recorded. I would
suggest that this matter be attended to at once, as most of
these lie between sections of the same streets that are
already laid out. For a complete list see my report of
last year.
NEW HIGHWAYS BUILT.
Aniory street. Main to Beauport street.
Ash street, Concord to Lowell street.
Ash street, Prospect to Harrison street.
* Auburn street, Beech to Maple street, partly built.
Beauport street, Wayne to Sullivan street.
Fourth street. Walker to Railroad.
Gore street, Union to Ashland street, partly built.
Pine street, llooksett road to Webster street.
Putnam street, Main to Beauport street.
Ray street, Webster street to Ray brook.
Salmon street, Elm to Chestnut street.
Shasta street, Elm street to River road, partly built.
Wayne street, Main to Beauport street.
Webster street, Union street to llooksett road.
Nutt road, additional widening and grading.
*This is not a public highway.
Ill
SEWERS BUILT.
Street.
Location.
Material .
Size in
inches.
Length
in feet.
Auburn
Mast road
Amherst
Amory
Beech
Cedar south back
Central south back
Gore
Hanover
Mast road
McGregor
Pine
West
West
Amherst
Amherst
Arlington
Arlington
Ashland
Beauport
Beech east back
Beech east back
Belmont
Chestnut west back
High
Jane
Lincoln
Lowell north back
Lowell north back ... .
Lowell
Main
Maple
Orange
Pearl i . .
Pearl
Pine
South
Union east back street
City Farm
Pine
Maple
Between Beech and Maple Akron.
Near Baldwin's
Ashland, ea»terly
McGregor street to Main street
Cedar street to Cedar south back st.
West of Maple street
East of Wilson
East of Beech street
East of Wilson street
Near Baldwin's shop
From Wayne street, south
Harrison to Brook street
From Parker street north
From Douglas street north !
Hall street to Belmont street
Near George Wilkins's
Nashua street, easterly
Maple street, easterly
Lowell street to High street
Wayne street to Amory street
North of Harrison street
Gore street, southerly
Amherst street to Lowell street
North of Cedar street
Maple street to Jane street
High street, southerly
Hanover street, southerly
From Church street, easterly
From Birch street, easterly
West of Ashland street
Amory street to Monmouth street.
South of Cedar street
Russell street to Oak street
Maple st i eet, easterly
From Ash street, westerly
From Prospect street, south
High street to Lowell street.
Pennacook street to Sagamore st . .
Near Prospect street .
Near Cedar street
15
60
15
190
12
328
12
440
12
140
12
250
12
227
12
145
12
423
12
40
12
278
12
416
12
173
12
294
10
345
10
93
10
99
10
208
10
309
10
506
10
217
10
101
10
454
10
91
10
438
10
300
10
142
10
80
10
129
10
222
10
312
10
140
10
344
10
403
10
173
10
123
10
242
10
262
8
200
8
52
8
65
9,454
Total 15-ineh Akron pipe . . . . 250 feet
Total 12-inch Akron pipe .... 3,154 "
Total 10-inch Akron pipe .... 5,733 "
Total 8-inch Akron pipe . . . .317 "
Total length of sewers for the year . 9,454 feet
Equal to 1.79 miles.
Number of catch-basins built, 74.
Number of manholes built, 6.
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SEWERS ORDERED BUT NOT BUILT.
Street.
Location.
Material.
Size in
inches.
Akron.
15
"
12
"
10
"
10
"
10
"
10
10
Length
in feet.
Main
A.
Auiory
Bridge
Merrimack
Nashua . . .
Pearl
Milford street to A street
Main street to B street
Main street to Beauport street
Maple street to Nashua street
Present terminus east to Belmont st
Present terminus north to Pearl st..
Nashua street to Oak street
921
808
401
400
500
80
160
3,270
Of the above, the Bridge-street sewer has been super;
seded by the Arlington-street sewer from Maple east, and
the Nashua and Pearl street sewers by the Pearl-street
'sewer east of Maple street.
The subject of sewers has been frequently discussed in
these reports, and but little more can be said. Each year
demonstrates more fully the mistakes previously made by
laying the sewer so near the surface. Experience proves
that in every case where a sewer has been put in less than
eight feet in depth that it is difficult and sometimes im-
possible to drain buildings that have introduced all mod-
ern improvements. Until recently it was the custom to
drain sinks only, into the sewers, without any attempt to
drain below the cellars, so the shallow sewers answered
every purpose. With the introduction of water came the
necessity of draining below the cellar bottom. A few
years ao;o it was a rare occurrence to find a cellar of more
than six feet in depth ; but with the more general intro-
duction of furnaces, steam-b.oilers, etc., the tendency is
towards deeper cellars, and at the present time more new
ones are built eight feet in depth than there are six ; and
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as a natural consequence sewers need to be correspond-
ingly deeper. This year the minimum depth has been
eight feet. The grades of two sewers were changed by
the superintendent without my consent, and in conse-
quence of this change each will have to be relaid when the
sewers are extended, as they probably will be next year.
There are three sewers that should be built right away,
and a beginning should be made on them the coming
year. The first is the brick main through Bridge street,
commencing at Elm street, and designed to take all sew-
age from Bridge street north to Salmon street. The sec-
tion between Salmon street and the south line of Webster
street is designed to be drained into Salmon street, then
through Elm east back street and Sagamore street to Elm
street, thence through Elm and Bridge to the river.
The second sewer needed is to drain the section north
of Webster street, The most direct way to drain this
section is by means of a main sewer through Webster
street to the river ; but this is impossible at the present
time, because the Amoskeag Company have extended their
pipes from their pumping station to a point above the
dam. A large proportion of the mills are dependent
upon this supply for drinking and sanitary purposes; and
at times a large part of the northern section of the city is
dependent upon the company's generosity for its water
supply. The company very naturally object to fouling
the river with sewage at this point.
Another way would be to commence at Bridge street
and relay the Elm-street sewer larger and at a greater
depth. The present sewer, as now laid to Salmon street,
is not large enough. This would be a very expensive
work, but would have the advantage of keeping within a
public highway.
Another plan, and the one which the committee on
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sewers voted to recommend, is to commence at Canal and
Bridge streets, lav a three-feet brick sewer through Canal
street and a part of the River road to Webster street, then
a two-feet brick sewer through Webster street to Union
street. Canal street is a private way, belonging to the
Amoskeag Company; but the agent, Col. Liverniore, has
given the city permission to use the street for this purpose
if they desire. Should this sewer be built, the Elm street
sewer can be relieved from any sudden rush of storm
water by means of overflow sewers connecting with the
larger one through the cross streets; and at the same
time These overflow sewers will serve to drain the build-
ings that may be erected upon these streets. At the time
the Bridge-street sewer was built my estimate for the size
of that portion on the fiat between Canal street and the
river necessary to drain as far north as Webster street
only, was four feet diameter: but one member of the com-
mittee ordered the iron pipe east for the canals three and
a half feet diameter, consequently all the rest of the sewer
had to be reduced a corresponding six inches. Turning
this extra territory into it may at some future time cause
a little trouble, but I do not anticipate anything serious.
The third sewer, and the only one that has been ordered
by the city government, is through Main street from Mil-
ford to A street, and through A to I> street. This sewer
is very much needed, as the citizens have no means of
drainage: the surface water of the streets flows over pri-
vate land, and has in times past caused considerable dam-
age. This work will necessitate the relaying of about 250
feet of the present Main-street sewer, and will be quite
expensive as this portion is through the ledge.
MANHOLES.
Tn highway district No. 2 no manholes have been built
this year. This is a very serious mistake. Every sewer
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should at least commence and end with a manhole; and
if the distance is great, or there are numerous changes of
grade, intermediate ones should be put in ; but as I had
no authority to compel the superintendent to do this
work, none of it has been done. In District No. 10 every
sewer has been begun and ended with a manhole, and as
many more have been built as was necessary.
Many people who have no knowledge of sewerage
think a manhole is a useless expense, but I have known
the city to expend three or four times the value of a man-
hole in digging at random to find where the sewer was
obstructed, saving nothing about the damage to the streets
which these excavations cause to the sewer by being fre-
quently broken into to see if they were anywhere near
the obstruction. That section west of McGregor bridge
has been well supplied with manholes, and I am willing to
guarantee that those streets will never have to be dug up
to tind or remove any sewer obstruction, unless the pipe
itself should be actually crushed in, and even then the
break can be so accurately located that one excavation
will suffice to make the repairs, instead of the live or six-
trial pits such as I have seen dug in other places before
the break could be found. It would be a saving in future
expense if the city would set aside a portion of the sewer
appropriation for the purpose of building manholes at
every point where one sewer connects with another : cover
these manholes with perforated covers, and the carrying
capacity of the present sewers would be increased nearly
one-half, When there is but little water running in the
pipes, the rest of the space is of course filled with air; if
there is a sudden rush of surface water into the sewers
on account of a heavy shower, the air will be compressed
in the pipe until it can be slowly forced out at the outlet:
in cases where several sewers connect with a main, cham-
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bers of compressed air will be formed, and the flow of
sewage retarded until this can be forced out ; as the air
in the small house-drains is more easily forced than in
the larger pipe, the sewage naturally flows back into the
houses until the main channel is cleared. With perfo-
rated covered manholes this air would soon be expelled,
and the sewer free to perform the service required.
CATCH-BASINS.
Of these, all that I need to add to what I have already
said, is to suggest that they be made deeper below the
outlet, as sand is frequently washed into them to such an
extent as to completely cover the outlet.
COMMONS.
The grading of Park square has been completed ; a
stone curb placed around it about 1,600 feet in length, 8
inches wide by 18 inches in depth, showing 15 inches
on the outside and 12 inches on the inside. Concrete
walks have been made on the two diagonals, and through
the middle in the line of Spruce street. The walks all
around the outside have been graded, but not paved.
On Tremont square a fountain-basin has been com-
menced, but about that time we had such cold nights that
the cement would freeze, then crumble, and so spoil the
whole thing ;' it was therefore deemed advisable to sus-
pend operations. The basin is designed to be circular, of
twenty-two feet inside diameter; the border to be of
granite basins, to be tilled with plants, making a rustic
flowering border, which will be much handsomer, and cost
less, than the usual style of cut curb.
CEMETERIES.
Early in the year the committee on commons and cem-
eteries instructed the city solicitor and myself to make an
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investigation of the laws and methods of government of
cemeteries in other cities, and report to them for the pur-
pose of aiding them in framing laws for our own ceme-
teries. The work was attended to, and for a more
complete account see the report of the city solicitor.
AMOSKEAG CEMETERY.
Trustees, Councilman Henry S. Perry, chairman, Hon.
James A. Weston, and John E. Stearns.
Ninety-six lots have been staked out in this cemetery.
The original plan was designed to have two gateways,
but the trustees afterwards decided that one was sufficient.
This change made it necessary to restake thirty-four lots,
substituting an avenue for a walk on part of the east side.
The grounds should now be graded, and the avenues and
walks turnpiked and graveled. All the grading that the
lots require can be done with loam. The land has no
soil, and in a dry season is merely a sandy plain. It
would lie advisable to put on two or three inches of
gravel or clay, roll it well, then put on from six to eight
inches of loam. But one lot has been sold yet, so far as I
know, although T am informed that there are several par-
ties desiring lots there if the grounds were only tixed up
and put into the market. The city water already reaches
to within 300 or 400 feet of the cemetery. This should be
extended into the grounds without delay.
VALLEY CEMETERY.
Trustees, Alderman C. H. G. Foss, chairman, Council-
man A. A. Ainsworth, Messrs. George C. Gilmore, B.W.
Hill, and D. 0. Furnald.
A tracing of the map of this cemetery has been made
for the superintendent to hang in his office, and all water
pipes have been shown on this tracing. The water
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supply has been extended through the southern portion of
the cemetery. For this purpose 906 feet of two-inch
pipe, 220 feet of one-inch, and 13 feet of one-half inch
pipe, making a total of 1,139 feet of tar-coated pipe used.
A portion of Chestnut avenue has been cut down two
feet, and a portioli of Willow avenue graded and filled.
Chestnut avenue had been gradually filled up until the
curbing of one lot was nearly buried. Willow avenue
was a low place, where the water stood in a wet season
with no means of drainage. These were the reasons for
the change of grade. The sharp knoll on Manchester
avenue, near the Odd Fellows' lot has also been cut
down.
Lines and grades have been given for seventeen old
lots that were to be improved by the owners. A new
location of Gov. Smyth's lot has been made, so that the
lines conform more nearly to the proper lines of the ave-
nues, and the grades fixed for the lot. The public ground
at the south end of the cemetery, and a portion of the
public ground at the Auburn-street entrance of the ceme-
tery, have been graded. It is designed to bring this into
the lawn form.
There is a section on each side of Public avenue, be-
tween Pine-street entrance and the office, that could be
very easily graded into a lawn, which would greatly im-
prove the appearance of the grounds, as many of the lots
are neglected at present and in bad shape, the owners
being dead or moved away. I would suggest that the
board of trustees consider this matter the coming season.
Plans and estimates have been made for a new receiv-
ing vault. The present vault is not large enough to
accommodate the increased demand made upon it during
the winter months, and has no conveniences. If one of
the iirst boxes put in is wanted, all the others have to be
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taken down and moved before this can be obtained, The
new plan is for a room 44 by 24 feet, inside dimensions,
with arched roof, all to he made of brick. The vault is
designed to accommodate 112 bodies arranged in four
tiers. The interior is divided into compartments by an
iron-lattice frame-work. Each compartment is 7 feet long
by 20 inches high by 30 inches wide. By this arrange-
ment any body can be removed without disturbing any
other. Estimates were made for one vault to be entirely
underground, and another to be in the form of a brick
building, entirely above ground. The ground plan and
interior design made would answer for either: but the
brick building would of necessity be higher posted, so
that eight tiers, or 224 bodies, could be accommodated.
PINE GROVE CEMETERY.
Trustees, Alderman J. P. Clough, chairman, Council-
man S. P. Cannon, Messrs. II. IT. Iluse, G. P. Whitman,
and J. L. Stevens.
A large amount of work has been done at the cem-
etery this year. Early in the season an order was given
to make an accurate survey of the cemetery, as there
are four plans in existence, no two of which are
alike, and not one like the ground. This work was
commenced, but there were so many calls for lot lines and
grades, in accordance with the orders of the trustees that
no lot should be improved without first getting the true
lines and grades, that hut little progress was made. The
hoard of aldermen having at this time ordered that all
such work should be charged to the cemetery appropria-
tion, it was deemed advisable to suspend operations for
this year. This work should be continued, an accurate
plan made, then certain sections that are now apparently
waste land could he divided up into lots and sold. Then
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after those spaces are tilled out there should he an entire
renumbering of the lots, as was suggested in one of my
previous reports, so arranged that the highest number
would show the exact number of lots laid out.
Water Supply. — The first work of the board of trustees
was to get the city water into the cemetery. This was done
by the Water Company extending their main from Elm
street through Baker street and Calef road to where Elm-
wood avenue extended would strike the Calef road. With-
in the cemetery the service consists of 3,924 feet of 3-inch.
and 4,226 feet of 2-inch, tar-lined pipe, making in all 8,150
feet of piping. There were also set 75 hydrants, and all
the old drinking fountains were connected. The hydrants
could have been arrangadin a much better manner in that
sandy soil by having a small cast-iron box set over the end
of the pipe, with a cast-iron cover. This would serve to
keep all sand, dust, and grit out of the threads and valves,
also at the same time add very much to the appearance.
Drainage. — A system of blind drainage has been
established by the building of five catch-basins in the
lowest places. These basins were first made eight feet
deep and four feet in diameter, then filled in five feet deep
with loose cobble-stone ; above this is built a brick basin
two feet square inside and three feet deep, covered with a
cast-iron grate with two-inch square meshes. These
are built as an experiment, and worked well with the
heavy thunder showers in the autumn ; it remains to be
seen whether they will answer the purpose for a winter
thaw, although there is no doubt but that they will in a
great measure prevent the water from covering so many
lots as in the past. This was not an original idea, but
was borrowed from Forest Hill Cemetery. Should these
prove successful, others ought to be built.
Avenues Graded. — Cypress avenue (formerly Green-
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bush) has been graded by cutting: the top of the hill near
Garden path, and tilling- at the bottom, in order to carry
the water to the new catch-basins. The greatest cut is
twenty inches, and greatest till, twelve inches. The sur-
plus material was used where tilling was necessary in low
places in the cemetery. The grade has been established
for the whole length of this avenue. Grade has also been
established for the whole length of Oakland (formerly
Highland) avenue. Stakes showing grade have been set
from Spruce (formerly Evergreen) to Locust (formerly
Linnet) avenue. Nearly all the other avenues have been
graveled, and those joining the above partly graded to
conform to the change in grade. Fir avenue has also
been built.
Lawn Sections. — The following sections have been
surveyed, the lots accurately located, and grades estab-
lished for the purpose of converting them into lawns :
1st, bounded by Oakland, Pine, and Poplar avenues.
This has been graded, and the lots, seventeen in number,
have been relaid out. The average depth of till was three
feet, containing about 550 cubic yards.
2d, bounded by Cypress avenue, Fern, Wildey, and
Acorn paths. On this the stakes have been set but no
work done.
3d, bounded by Oakland and Locust avenues and
Autumn path. This has been surveyed, but no grade
stakes set. It has been partly filled.
4th, bounded by Cypress and Aspen avenues, St. John
and Ash paths. On this section the grade has been set,
but the lots have not been surveyed, and no work has
been done.
5th, the low place east of St. John path, between Ash
path and Magnolia avenue, has been filled, graveled, and
loanied. There were no lots in this section, so that all I
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have been required to do here was to give the lines of
avenues and paths, and set grade. This nil varied from
nothing to four feet, or an average of about three feet,
requiring about 700 cubic yards.
6th, the section bounded by Cypress, Locust, and Fir
avenues graveled and loamed about one foot in depth.
Work for Lot Owners. — Lines have been given for
fifty-four old lots and grades set for forty-five old lots,
where the owners desired to make improvements by
curbing or turfing.
Additional Surveys. — The section south of Locust and
east of Oakland avenue has been surveyed, and a portion
staked out as a proposed new public ground. Three tiers
of public lots have been staked out in the ground by the
fence in the southeast corner. A lot has been laid out at
the southwest corner of Locust and Chestnut avenues,
which will average 58 feet by 88 feet, for the Swedish
society. The section north of the entrance at the north-
west corner of the cemetery has been partially surveyed.
Fifteen plans have been made for the cemetery. (See list
of plans.)
Genera/ Remarks. — The above is only a report of that
part of the work with which I have been connected. The
board of trustees will of course make a detailed report of
all work. In accordance with the order of the trustees
requiring all lot-owners to get the line and grade of their
lots before doing any work, I have endeavored to
straighten out the existing irregularities, care being taken
to give every man his land according to his deed, and if
it became necessary to give any lot a few inches of land
in order to make a path of uniform width, or to take out
an unsightly jog, I have not hesitated to do it. I believe
it has not been necessary in any case to infringe upon a
lot in order to shape a path. A great difficulty in this
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cemetery is the variety of lot grades existing therein.
Early in the season it was proposed to cross-section the
entire cemetery and make a topographical map of the same.
This should he done with the new portion, and the
avenues and lots all laid on paper before anything else is
done. "With the old portion I think that a better plan
would he to make a profile of all the avenues and the
main paths, and the grades established thereon; then let
the trustees specify at what height above these grades the
lots shall he built. These heights would of course vary
in different localities ; those sections where the majority ot
lots are already built up into high mounds would neces-
sarily be higher than some other sections where the lots
are low. This suggestion of course only applies to such
of the older portions of the cemetery where the owners
ohject to lawns and desire curbs. In all new work this
mound-building will of course he prohibited.
BRIDGES.
A new iron bridge has been built on Granite street
over the canal, in place of the old one, for the purpose of
removing the center truss. This bridge was built by the
Berlin Iron Bridge Company, of East Berlin, Conn. It
is 56 feet span on centers ; one roadway 87 feet clear, and
two walks each six feet wide; and is designed for alive
load of 100 pounds per square foot. The depth of girder
is 40 inches. Complete detail plans of the bridge are on
file in this office. It was designed at first to relay the
water-pipe on the south side of the roadway, and entirely
free from the bridge; but the Water Company at the last
moment refusing to do this, and the corporation refusing
to allow any portion of the bridge to be below the
water pipe, it became necessary to raise the entire bridge
above the pipes. This made a change in the proposed
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grade of two feet at the east end and one foot at the west
end. The bridge and a portion of the highway each side
have heen concreted:
Parker-street Bridge. — Two trusses of the old Granite-
street bridge were taken to the Parker-street crossing of
the North Weare Railroad, and were erected there. As
there was no sway bracing or any connection whatever
between the trusses in the old bridge, except the floor
timbers, it was deemed advisable to strengthen it by means
of live plate girders twenty-four inches in depth. This
bridge is 53 feet clear span, with a 22-feet roadway and
two 7-feet walks. The principal expense of this bridge
was the large amount of stone-work rendered necessary by
reason of the state law requiring seventeen feet clear
over the rails.
Derry-road Bridge. — The bridge over the Cohas brook
on the old Deny road near the H. C. Joy place was found
to be so badly decayed as to be unsafe. It was also built
so low, and the channel of the brook so narrow, that at
times of high water the brido-e was submerged. Last
spring the roadway was fifteen inches under water. A
new three-panel truss bridge has been built of 32-feet
clear span, and roadway twenty feet wide. These old
abutments were logs, and projected into the stream,
greatly interfering with the water-course. New stone
abutments were built, the channel widened eight feet.
the bridge raised three and one-half feet, and the road
graded up. This will prevent the brook overflowing the
highway in the spring.
Mamrrioth-road Bridge. — The bridge over Cohas brook,
just south of the Joy place, and west of the Derry-road
bridge above described, was also found to be badly
decayed, and the abutments, which were of rough stone,
were falling in. The same plan used for the Derry-road
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bridge was used for this. The water channel, widened
eight feet, hut the grade of stone-work was not raised.
Amoskeag Bridge. — When the ice went out in the spring
two large stones were carried away from the west pier.
These have been replaced and anchored with iron straps.
Granite Bridge. — While replacing some broken plank
on this bridge, it was found that the floor timbers were so
badly decayed that they would not hold a spike. This
bridge must be thoroughly examined in the spring, and
will probably need extensive repairs.
McGregor Bridge. — This bridge has been thoroughly
examined and carefully adjusted by the builders, this year,
and the whole structure well painted.
Merrimack-square Bridge. — A design has been made
tor a stone arch bridge across Merrimack-square pond,
the total length to be one hundred feet, divided into three
spans, width ten feet clear, or twelve feet over all. I
think such a bridge can be built cheaper than an iron one,
and at the same time it would be more appropriate to the
place, it being so near to the soldiers' monument, which
is of granite.
WEATHER RECORD.
A record has been made three times a day of the ther-
mometer readings, direction of the wind, and state of the
weather. As this is a public record, a detailed statement
is unnecessary.
UNION-STREET CULVERT.
The culvert built last year was found to be too small
for the work required, and had to be rebuilt according to
the original design, — an arch with ten feet clear span, —
only changing this design from an arch of fifty feet in
length with parapet walls to one one hundred and thirty
feet in length without parapets.
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HIGHWAY DISTRICTS.
There has been some confusion in regard to the boun-
daries of highway districts during the past year. The
lines between districts Hos. 3 and 5, also between Xos. 3
and 7, are somewhat uncertain. Considerable work has
been done by the surveyor of District No. 7 in District
Xo. 3.
There are certain sections where a new division would
lie advisable. A small portion of Taylor street comes
into the Bakersville district, besides nearly all of the Cilley
road. In winter time the surveyor of No. 7 is obliged to
break out some three-fourths of a mile in District No. 3, or
else make back tracks and go a long roundabout journey
to reach the next point in bis district that needs plow-
ing out. So much of Taylor street as is in District No. 3,
and that portion of the Cilley road east of Taylor street,
should lie annexed to District Xo. 7.
District Xo. 6 controls all but a very few rods of the
Dickey road, about one-half of the Webster road, and
about one-half of Cohas avenue. The remaining portions
are in District Xo. !». For convenience in breaking out
the roads during the winter, these should all be put into
District Xo. 6. District Xo. !» will then have more miles
of roads than Xo. l>. The lines of all the highway districts
should be definitely fixed, and bounds set on every road,
which would effectually prevent any further mistakes ; or,
what is better still, to consolidate all into one district, as
recommended in my last report.
HIGHWAYS IN GENERAL.
I find many of the highways in the outer districts are
narrow and dangerous. On some of them it is impossible
for two teams to pass ; some on account of brush growing
so close to the traveled track, and others on account of
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the way they are turnpiked by inexperienced surveyors,
digging1 deep ditches along the side of the road and piling
the material in a ridge through the center. I have found
places that ought to he good roads actually made danger-
ous from this cause alone.
There is also a deficiency in sign-boards and names of
roads and streets. I find that the mile-posts need to he
renumbered. There are mile-posts on nearly every high-
way leading out of the city, and the figures on many have
been obliterated. The proper remedy for this would he
to cut the figures upon the stone and then paint the cut.
These three matters should receive the immediate atten-
tion of the incoming city government.
In Springfield, Mass., a road-builder like the one now
owned by the city is used to scrape out the gutters during
the winter. This could he profitably done here, as it
would remove the snow from the gutters, and at the same
time level it in the center of the street where it is needed.
soldiers' monument.
In the spring, letters were received by Gov. Weston
from Mr. Keller, the designer of the soldiers' monument,
stating that by an oversight his name was not put upon
the monument, although the bronze-workers' names were
on, and asking to have his name cut on the plinth, and
he would pay the hill. These letters were handed to me
by Gov. Weston, and I referred them to the mayor and
aldermen. Xo action has yet been taken in the matter.
It is but just to Mr. Keller that his request should be
granted, as it is the custom throughout the country to put
the designer's name on the monuments.
TEAM.
In the spring I made the city an offer to furnish a team
if they would keep it. This offer was not accepted until
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June 3. I had the team one month previous to that date,
used it every day for the city, for which they paid me
$32.00. The total cost for horse-hire and. car-fares pre-
vious to that date, including the above, was $54.18. From
June 4 to December 31 the cost actually charged to the
office is $8.25, to which should be added the cost of keep-
ing, estimated by the superintendent of streets to be $1.25
per week, or $37.50 to January 1. Had the teams been
hired, as heretofore, the cost would have been $315, mak-
ing a saving to the city of $26*. >. 25.
The following work has been done in the highway dis-
tricts during the year : —
DISTRICT NO. 1.
C. E. Quimby, Surveyor.
No report.
DISTRICT NO. 2.
James Patten, Superintendent.
Block paving, Elm street, 380.2 yards. This is a nar-
row strip two feet wide, outside of the rails of the horse-
railroad track north of Pennacook street. The city
furnished the stone, and the company did the work.
COBBLE PAVING.
Cedar street, between Union and Beech . 66.7 yds.
Bridge street, east of Russell street . . 733.3 "
Chestnut street, Prospect to Harrison street 73.3 "
Central street, Franklin to Canal street . 374.0 •'
Total cobble paving .... 1,247.3 yds.
MACADAMIZING.
Chestnut street, Prospect to Harrison street, 684.5 sq. yds
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Central street, Franklin to Canal street . 1,583.3 sq. yds.
Elm street (one-half), Salmon to North
street 1,991.1 "
Total macadamizing
4,258.9 sq. yds.
STREETS GRAVELED.
Central street, Chestnut street to Pine street
Cedar street, Pine street to Maple street
Spruce street, Beech street to Maple street
Central street, Beech street to Lincoln street
Merrimack street, Union street to Maple
Maple street, Park street to Hanover street
Amherst street, Ashland to Belmont street
Hall street, Manchester to Hanover street
Bridge street, Russell street to Hall street
Arlington street, Russell street to Maple
street
Pearl street, Russell street to Maple street
Orange street, Russell street to Union street
Oak street, Pearl street to Myrtle street
GRADED AND GRAVELED.
Spruce street, Pine street to Beech street
Manchester street, Beech street to Hall street
Linden street, Bridge street to Orange street
Orange street, Russell street to Linden street
(new)
Beech street, Brook street to Gore street
(new)
Ray street, Webster street to Ray brook
Appleton street, Chestnut street to Union
street
9
310 feet.
1,240 "
600 "
1,200 "
1,140 "
1,186 "
920 "
220 "
1,220 "
680 "
700 "
1,800 "
531 "
11,747 feet
990 feet.
2,400 "
800 "
420 "
270 "
500 "
776 "
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Monroe street, Elm street, westerly . . 150 feet.
Salmon street, Elm street to Chestnut street 566 "
Pine street, Hooksett road to Webster street
(new) 1,291 "
Ash street, Lowell street to Concord street
(new) 270 "
Maple street, Lowell street to Concord street 270 "
8,703 feet.
600 feet.
600 "
600 "
1,800 feet.
GRADED BUT NOT GRAVELED.
Auburn street, Beech street to Maple street
(new) .......
Auburn north back street, Beech street to
Maple street ......
Webster street, Union street to Hooksett road
(new) .......
Total, 22,250 teet, equal to 4.21 miles.
Some of the street grading has been heavy work, as is
shown by the following figures, one cubic yard being
equivalent to one load : —
Pine street, near Hooksett road
Cedar street, between Pine and Beech,
sidewalk ......
Auburn street, between Beech and Ma-
ple streets ......
Auburn north back street, between
Beech and Maple streets .
Cedar street, between Beech and Maple
streets ......
Chestnut street, at Ray brook
Monroe street, west of Elm street
8,838
cu
• yds
179
a
741
u
170
a
60
a
253
a
250
a
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Park-square walks, on outside . . 479 cu. yds.
Ash-street extension .... 1,000 "
Granite street ....*. 370 "
Total 12,340 cu. yds.
In addition to the above, about one-half of Park square
has been graded ; also the high-school yard from Concord
to Lowell street, twenty-one feet in width. The grading
for concrete has taken two teams two-thirds of the season.
RETAINING WALLS.
Cedar street, west of Beech .... 40 perch.
Auburn street, between Beech and Maple
streets ....... 66 "
Total . . . . . . .106 perch.
Coping on Maple street, 130 feet.
RAILING.
Railing set on Pine street .... 615 feet.
Maple and Lowell street .... 153 "
Total . . . . . . .768 feet.
SEWERS AND DRAINS.
15-inch Akron pipe ....
12-inch Akron pipe ....
10-inch Akron pipe ....
8-inch Akron pipe ....
6,928 feet.
Equal to 1.31 miles. (See sewers.)
Not including eight-inch pipe used for catch-basin
arms.
60 feet
1,929
a
4,822
a
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PIPE IN YARD.
550 feet of 10 inch.
450 feet of 8 inch.
25 y branches 10" x 8".
30 feet of 24 inch.
105 feet of 15 inch.
1,875 feet of 12 inch.
35 y branches 15" x 8"
75 y branches 12" x 8"..
New catch-basins, 57.
Curb-stone set, 2,631 feet.
CROSSINGS.
Stone, 4. Concrete, new, 42. Top-dressed, 13.
Crossings, new
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1.1 1..
1,369.10 sq.
yds
Crossings top-dressed .
314.73 <
Sidewalks repaired
315.80 <
Lowell-street school
129.65 '
High school .
581.71 '
Spring-street school
978.82 '
Franklin-street school
141.87 '
Battery building .
313.40 <
Park square .
1,439.00 '
Vine street .
. 1,438.00 '
J. C. Hoyt's house
136.80 <
Police station
335.88 <
Granite street and bridge
1,707.70 '
Total .
9,202.46 sq.
yds
The following work has been done by contract : —
Chestnut street at Ray brook, retaining wall, 60 perch.
Hanover street at Mr. Avery's, coping, 78 feet.
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The ledge in the sidewalk of Bridge and Beech streets
at northwest corner blasted out.
Union-street culvert, new stone . . . 517 perch.
Old stone relaid 270 "
DISTRICT BTO. 3.
Edwin ~N. Baker, Surveyor.
The Nutt road from Concord & Portsmouth Railroad
to the etid of the district was widened 18 feet for a dis-
tance of 4,000 feet, and partially graveled ; a ditch dug
on the east side 800 feet in length.
On the Calef road, the culvert near the hospital has
been lengthened with 15-inch pipe, and a fill made 3 feet
in depth by 150 feet in length. The whole road has been
partially graveled.
Beech street, two wooden culverts have been replaced
by 12-inch Akron pipe, blasted and removed all the
large stones, partially graveled the whole length.
Young road has been partially graded.
River road has been carefully repaired.
Shasta street, partly graded.
The Calef road and Baker street were badly damaged
by the laying of the water pipe. Both roads were repaired
and rolled, but it will take time to settle them.
The brush has been cut on both sides of the roads for
a width of eight feet from the sides of the traveled track,
and nearly ten miles in length.
The sidewalk on Elm street in front of the school-house
and C. D. Welch's house has been graded and concreted
eight feet in width.
A concrete crossing across Shasta street.
The school-yard terraced and turfed.
All culverts and drains cleaned and repaired.
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DISTRICT NO. 4.
R. N. Whittemore, Surveyor.
Turnpiked and graveled one and one-half miles, using
six hundred loads of gravel.
Built two new culverts and repaired one.
DISTRICT NO. 5.
William W. Dickey, Surveyor.
Graveled, 166 rods.
Turnpiked, 186 rods.
Road near John AVilley's widened and filled 2 1-2 feet,
150 feet in length. Built retaining wall on north side,
containing 25 perches of stone.
Harvey's-mill road graded and retaining wall built,
containing 20 perches of stone.
Road near Fair Grounds widened to 50 feet, 36 rods in
length.
Replanked one bridge, new, 22 feet by 32 feet.
Replanked one bridge, new, 9 feet by 18 feet.
Put up 150 feet of railing, and set 19 posts for the same.
Repaired railing on bridges across Cohas brook near
P. Flanders's and Harvey's mill.
Laid 50 feet 15-inch pipe, and 100 feet of 6-inch pipe.
Lengthened two culverts 10 feet each, and one culvert
15 feet.
Built two new stone culverts and relaid two others.
Built two new plank culverts.
Cut three miles of bushes.
Raked out the stones three times.
And all other necessary repairs.
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DISTRICT NO. 6.
Daniel II. Dickey, Surveyor.
Turnpiked, 158 rods.
Graveled, 559 rods.
Built one culvert 50 feet long, 18 inches square open-
ing; also two culverts 16 feet long with 12 inches square
opening. Cohas avenue was badly washed out by a
heavy shower in the spring, making it necessary to put
in 25 rods of cobble gutter, grade up the shoulder of the
road, and pave it with cobble-stone. Near the pumping
station a distance of 15 rods was widened 6 feet.
The Island Pond road, opposite Mr. Mallard's, was
widened for a distance of 31 rods by building a stone wall
in the gutter and filling the same 6 feet in width and 3
feet in depth, requiring 341 cubic yards of earth, and then
graveled it.
Bushes cut, roads kept free from cobbles, and general
repairs made where needed.
The Island Pond road and Lake Shore road are very
narrow. The walls should be set back and the roads
widened and straightened. By so doing a great expense
can be saved in breaking out the drifts in winter ; at
the same time quite a large amount of gravel could be
obtained. At present there is no gravel in the district,
and all used has to be drawn from District No. 9, an aver-
age distance of about two miles, making a great addition
to the cost of doing the work. The value of the gravel
alone would more than pay the land damage.
DISTRICT NO. 7.
t Peter 0. Woodman, Surveyor.
traveled.
Old Falls road 100 feet.
Spruce street, east of old Falls road . . 300 "
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Taylor street, Massabesic street to Young
road ........
Young road, Taylor street to Jewett street .
Jewett street, Young road to Cilley street .
Cilley road, from Jewett street, east
Jewett street, near P. 0. Woodman's . * .
Total .
Equal to 1.1 miles.
TURNPIKING.
Taylor street
Jewett street
Total .
GRADING.
1,700
feet
1,400
U
1,430
a
600
u
300
a
5,830 feet.
400 feet
. 1,000
a
. 1,400 feet
30 cu.
yds.
50 '
50 '
. 520 <
. 1,630 '
. 150 '
2,430 cu.
yds.
Spruce street, total amount of filling
Massabesic street, total amount of tilling
Young road widened for 400 feet
Jewett street .....
Cilley road .....
Belmont street . . •
Total
STONE CULVERTS.
Taylor street, 1' x 1' x 15.
Taylor street, 1' x V x 9'.
Young road, 1' x V x 15'.
Young road, 1' x 1' x 20'.
The above culverts are for gutters.
Taylor street, l^-' x \\' x 6'. Old one lengthened.
Taylor street, V x 1' x 35'.
Taylor street, l'xl'x 25'.
Jewett street, 2' x 1^' x 30'.
Jewett street, T x 1^-' x 25'.
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Jewett street, 2' x 2' x 6'. Old one lengthened.
Cilley road, 1£' x 1|' x 25'.
Cilley road, l^' x 1\' x 27'. Belongs to District No. 3.
Spruce street, culvert repaired.
Belmont street, retaining wall, 50 perches.
Belmont street, 6 ft. of 12" Akron pipe.
Massabesic street, two catch-basins built.
Gutters cleaned \ mile.
DISTRICT NO 8.
John H. Proctor, Surveyor.
Turnpiked, 1\ miles.
Graveled, 50 rods.
Lake Shore road widened 25 feet by setting back 40
rods of stone wall. Proctor road widened 20 feet by set-
ting back 30 rods of stone wall. At junction of these two
roads the walls have been set back and corners rounded.
Hanover-street road at Park street widened 20 feet for
50 feet, and filled 1\ feet, equal to 56 yards.
Hanover-street road at Humphrey's brook widened 8
feet, 100 feet long by 4 feet deep, equal to 115 yards.
Hanover-street' road near Eaton's, rock blasted 60 feet by
4 feet by 4 feet, equal to 38 perches. Proctor-road exten-
sion, blasted rock equal to 54 perches.
Blasting done in several places throughout the district.
Three new stone culverts, each 1\' x 1-|-' x 22 feet,
Nine old stone culverts lengthened, varying from 3 feet
to 12 feet.
One hundred feet of railing set. Brush cut for 2 miles.
General repairs where needed.
DISTRICT NO. 9.
Jabez J. Garmon, Surveyor.
Turnpiked and graveled, 45 rods.
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Graded and graveled, 78 rods, containing 2,383 cubic
yards.
One stone culvert, 1' x 1' x 14', new.
One stone culvert, 14" x 16" x 24', relaid.
At new bridges, 372 feet of railing and 64 posts.
Also, general repairs.
Two new bridges over Colias brook. (See bridges.)
DISTRICT NO. 10.
William N. Chamberlin, Surveyor.
Cobble gutter paving, 1,749 square yards.
Curbstone set, 760 feet.
CONCRETE.
Eleven new crossings
New sidewalks ..-..!
Total concrete
GRADING.
North Main street school-yard .
Fourth street
Shirley street
Aniory north back street
Patten street, at railroad
Parker-street bridge .
Bedford road
Sidewalks .
Parker-street, abutment excavations
Total
GRADED AND GRAVELED.
Aniory street, Main to Beauport street
Wayne street, Main to Beauport street
318 sq.
yds.
1,354
t
1,672 sq.
yds.
150 cu.
yds.
450 '
75 '
150 '
100 '
237 '
1,620 <
903 '
981 '
4,666 cu.
yds.
301
feet.
301
u
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Putnam street, Main to Beauport street
Beauport street, Wayne to Sullivan street
301 feet.
962 "
Total
1,865 feet.
AVOODEN RAILING SET.
Boynton road at brook
900 feet.
Goffstown road ....
. 140 "
River road .....
170 "
Total wooden railing .
. 1,210 feet.
Parker-street iron railing
40 "
Total fencing
. 1,250 feet.
SEWERS.
Akron, 15 inch ....
190 feet.
Akron, 12 inch ....
. 1,318 "
Akron, 10 inch ....
818 "
Total
2,326 feet.
Eight-inch pipe used for catch-basins not counted.
Catch-basins built, 17.
Manholes, 6. (See sewers.)
DISTRICT NO. 11.
James E. Bailey, Surveyor.
Cobble paving, 279 square yards.
Macadamizing, 1,177 square yards.
One culvert 66 feet long, 46 perches of stone.
Curb-stone set, 1,234 feet,
Graveled, 3 miles.
DISTRICT NO. 12.
Jeremiah Garvin, Surveyor.
Turnpiked Robert Neal road
1-4 mile.
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Graveled ....... 1 mile.
One stone culvert.
Cut down one hill two and one-half feet, using the
earth to fill hollows. General repairs, such as picking
out rocks and repairing. Water-bars have been carefully
attended to.
DISTRICT NO. 13.
John H. Campbell, Surveyor.
No report.
There has been a gradual increase in the demand for
the work of the city engineer each year, in 1884 there
being one-third more calls than in 1883.
In conclusion, I desire to express my thanks to Messrs.
E. H. Hobbs and Perry H. Dow, engineers of the Amos-
keag Corporation, and to Mr. Joseph B. Sawyer, civil
engineer, for valuable information furnished and plans
loaned for copying.
Respectfully submitted.
GEORGE H. ALLEN,
City Engineer.
REPORT
EEPOET
CHIEF ENGINEER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Engineers' Office, Vine Street,
Manchester, K II., December 31, 1884.
Yo His Honor the Mayor, and Gentlemen of the City
Councils : —
In compliance with the lawn and ordinances of the city
I herewith submit briefly the annual report of the Fire
Department for the year just closed.
The department has fully maintained its efficiency, and
has responded to thirty box-alarmSi
The aggregate loss has been $31,340.60, which lias been
partially covered by insurance to the amount of 25,095.60,
leaving the net loss $6,24.">.
It has been the aim of the Board of Engineers to give
the city the best tire service they could with the means at
their disposal, although they find themselves crippled in
many instances. In the matter of horses, they have but
little or no control over them except in eases of fire.
Many times in the course of the winter, during deep and
heavy snows, the horses are used in breaking roads when
the}' should be in the stables to assist in getting the
apparatus to the fire in ease of an alarm ; even after their
return from plowing they are usually so fatigued as to
be of little avail in case their services are needed.
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I hope the coming year arrangements will be made so
that the horses assigned to Hose Companies Nos. 2 and 4
will be kept in on alternate days, thus giving the eastern
portion of the city better protection in cases of fire. As
arranged at present, both horses are required to work upon
the streets every week-day, so that if a fire occurs in their
respective districts the horses are, a majority of the work-
ing hours, farther from the fire than are those at the
central fire station.
These companies were located in the different sections'
for immediate response to alarms in their vicinity ; but,
with the horses as now used, the property gets but little
protection from them in the early stages of a fire.
Another evil is the working of the horses of the Hook
and Ladder Truck on many occasions a mile or more from
their house. The truck is a piece of the fire apparatus
that is often wanted at the beginning of a fire. We shall
never have a well equipped fire department as long as the
horses are used as at present.
While we have but one company of this kind in our
department, there should be one pair of horses with driver
on duty at the house all the time. I would not advise
keeping the same pair for this duty all the time, Jmt
would recommend that two pairs of horses be assigned for
duty on the truck, and work alternate dates upon the
streets. No city of the size of this has so few permanent
firemen as ours, and while we have at present an efficient
department, we should take all possible steps to advance
its proficiency.
A PROTECTIVE CORPS
is much needed, and in most, if not all, cities where one
is organized, it is maintained by the insurance companies,
and I think from the amount of risks carried, and the
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Baving in losses it would be to them, they can well afford
to equip and maintain one here.
ORGANIZATION.
The present organization of the department includes
one hundred and fourteen members, as follows: —
1 Chief Engineer.
4 Assistant Engineers.
2 Steam Fire Engine Companies, — 14 men each.
1 Horse Hose Company, — 20 men.
3 Horse Hose Companies, — 12 men each.
I Hook and Ladder Company, — 25 men.
In addition to tin' above is one hand-hose company of
20 volunteers, not under pay.
THE APPARATUS
has been improved the present year by the purchase of a
new and very substantial supply wagon, better fitted for
the requirements of the department than the old one, at a
cost of $275.
A new hook-and-ladder truck has been contracted for,
to be delivered about the first of April next. It is to be
fully equipped, and when in service it is the design of the
board to use the present one as a reserve truck.
The apparatus, as at present located, consists of —
* 3 Steam Fire Engines, at Central Fire Station.
I I Steam Fire Engine, corner Massabesic and Hall sts.
1 Horse Hose Carriage, at Central Fire Station.
1 Horse Hose Sled, at Central Fire Station.
1 Hook and Ladder Truck, at Central Fire Station.
1 Supply Wagon, at Central Fire Station.
1 Horse Hose Carriage, corner Maple and East High sts.
* One reserve engine. t Reserve engine.
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1 Horse Hose Carriage, on Clinton street, 'Squog.
1 Horse Hose Carriage, corner Park and Massabesic sts.
1 Hand Hose Carriage, at junction of Old Falls road
and Front street, 'Skeag.
1 2-wheeled Hose Carriage, Deny Mills, Goffe's Falls,
manned by men at the mills.
THE BUILDINGS.
During the year a section has been added to the central
station for the accommodation of the Hook and Ladder
Company, so that the horses now face the truck. The
engineer's office and battery-room, which were located in
the part torn down to make room for the addition, have
been removed to the south end of the old building.
I would recommend that the tenement formerly occu-
pied by the driver of the Hook and Ladder Company be
fitted up with beds similar to stations in many other cities,
where a few of our firemen could sleep. Often during
the year it is necessary to keep extra men on duty, as in
winter after heavy snows, for the purpose of "doubling
up," as well as on the eve of and during Fourth of July,
and accommodations should be furnished for such emer-
gencies. The city would be much benefited thereby, as
some of the firemen would be ready to respond at once
with the apparatus.
The house of the E. W. Harrington Hose Co. No. 3, in
'Squog, is now the most poorly arranged of any we have,
as well as poorly located. As radical changes are needed
in the present one, I would suggest that a lot be procured
near the Main-street grammar school building. From
that location the company could respond to an alarm from
McGregorville, or west of Main street, without climbing
the hill, and could easily respond to any south of its
present location, while a greater proportion of 'Squog
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village would be better protected than now. I hope the
incoming city government will take immediate steps
towards such a change.
The steam piping in the houses at the central station
has never worked properly. It requires, in the coldest
weather, from fifteen to eighteen pounds of steam to cir-
culate through the pipes, and even with that pressure it is
impossible to keep the pipes free from condensed water.
The boiler requires as constant watching as one of high
pressure. I have no doubt money enough could be saved
in fuel in two seasons to pay for putting it in good shape,
when, with three or four pounds of steam, better results
and more comfort could be obtained.
OBSTRUCTING HYDRANTS.
Some of our citizens often thoughtlessly obstruct our
fire-hydrants, either by hitching teams to them, unload-
ing wood, lumber, and other articles in front and around
them, or, particularly in winter, by shoveling snow from
the walks, many times covering them entirely over. If
they would but for a moment think of the delay that
might occur in case of fire to their premises, I have no
doubt they would take especial pains to remedy the evil,
and see they were at all times free from obstructions and
ready for immediate use.
THE FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH
has generally given satisfaction. It has required a great
deal of care and attention to keep it in working order,
and while perfection even in the fire-alarm telegraph is
impossible, still there has been no confusion in any box
alarm during the year. The linemen of other companies
have, however, caused some annoyance several times, by
earelessly dragging their wires across ours, thus causing
strokes upon our fire-bells.
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I would urgently recommend a special appropriation of
six thousand dollars ($6,000) the coming year for the pur-
pose of remodeling the system, putting the three circuits
into six, and exchanging the three-circuit repeater for one
of eight circuits, so that two additional circuits may here-
after be added at comparatively little expense: The
ahove amount, 1 think, will cover the cost, including six
new boxes, its well as the changing over of the inside
work of our present ones, so as to comprise all the latest
improvements of the "Gamewell System."
SWINGING HARNESSES.
At the time my report was submitted a year ago, we
had on trial a pair of " The Berry Swinging Harnesses."
Since then they have been purchased for both steamer
companies, as well as for Hose Companies Nos. 2, 3, and
4, and the Hook and Ladder Company.
firemen's relief association.
I have so many times called the attention of our citi-
zens to the objects of this association that the mere men-
tion that the amount in its treasury is growing less year
by year will induce our liberal citizens to contribute to
so good a cause.
The following is a statement of its funds : —
Amount in treasury at the annual
meeting of February 12, 1884 . $870 74
Cash received for membership . 19 00
Cash received from Frank Hutch-
inson, salary as assistant en-
gineer one month ... 8 38
(/ash received, interest on deposits
to October 1, 1884 . . . 43 27
_ $941 34
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CONTRA.
Cash paid for postals and printing 8*2 00
Cash paid for secretary's salary . 25 00
Cash paid Ruel G. Maiming for
injuries received at Hill's tire . 53 50
$80 50
Balance in treasury .... $860 84
CONCLUSION.
In closing this report 1 wish to extend my thanks to
his Honor Mayor Putnam and members of the city gov-
ernment who have labored for the good of the depart-
ment ; to City Marshal Jenkins and the police force under
his charge, for aid and assistance in times of fire, as well
as at our annual parade; to the efficient Assistant Engi-
neers for their many courtesies, and to whom I am much
indebted for valuable counsel ; and to the officers and
members of the several companies for the promptness
with which they have always responded to alarms, and
the willingness with which they have performed the duties
required of them.
Respectfully submitted.
THOMAS W. LA^TE,
Chief Engineer Manchester Fire Department.
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FIRES, ALARMS, LOSSES, ETC., FROM
Day of Week. Day of Month.
Location.
Thursday. ..
Saturday . . .
Tuesday
Friday
Saturday . . .
Saturday . . .
Sunday
Thursday. ..
Monday ....
Thursday. ..
Tuesday ....
Monday . . .
Thursday. ..
Wednesday. .
Friday
Friday
Tuesday ....
Friday
Tuesday
Saturday
Sunday
Wednesday..
Monday
Friday
Saturday....
Wednesday..
Thursday. . .
Friday
Saturday . ..
Saturday... .
January 3.
January 5.
January 22.
February 8.
February 9.
February 16.
February 24.
Marcli 6.
March
March
April
April
April
May
July
July
July
July
August
August
August
October
October
October
October
November 5.
November 13.
November 21.
December 13.
December 20.
2.15 p. m.
10.38 p. m.
7.47 P. M.
12.58 p. m.
2.22 a. m.
1.02 A. M.
1.14 p. M.
5.12 A. m.
7.50 p. m.
9.24 p. M.
4.39 p. m.
7.29 p. m.
10.08 A. M.
8.03 p. m.
2.43 P. M.
9.24 p. m.
3.22 p. M.
4.12 p. m.
2.03 p. M.
10.18 A. M.
2.18 p. m.
8.56 p. m.
8.06 A. m.
4.11 p. M.
2.45 a. m.
7.32 P. M.
1.51 A. M.
4.11 p. M.
6.11 p. M.
9.55 P. m.
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6
27
8
52
52
23
15
51
6
32
71
13
51
15
21
20
71
4
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51
21
17
53
51
53
27
52
Amoskeag Village
Mechanic street.
Corner Elm and Central streets. . . .
15 Myrtle street
Mast road, 'Squog
Main street, 'Squog
267 Park street
Corner Pearl and Chestnut streets.
3 Print-Works corp
965 Elm street
Salmon street
180 Park street
Blodget street
South Elm street
Rear 70 Pearl street
12 Central street
55 Nashua street
193 Park street
77 Park street
Cedar street
Auburn street
Manchester street
236 Amherst street
Old Mast road
Cedar street
353 South Main street
790 Elm street
464 Granite street
859 Elm street
1 Kidder street
151
JANUARY 1, 1884, TO DECEMBER 31, 1884.
Description.
Owned by.
Occupied by.
Waste mill
Commission store
Boarding-house
Brick block
Dry-house
Pipe and repair shop. . . .
Two-story dwelling
Two-story dwelling
Wood-shed
Brick block
Brie k dwelling
Cottage house
School-house
Foundry
Barn
Tenement block
Cottage house
Two-story dwelling
Tenement block
Tenement block
Boiler-room
Lumber and wood-sheds
Cottage house
House and barn
Flouring-mill ,
Dwelling-house
Shoe-store
Tenement block
Merchants' Exchange..
Tenement block ,
P. C. Cheney Co
Kennard Brothers
M. Prout
Hoyt & James
James Baldwin & Co
E. F. Scheer
A. 6. Monette
D. K. Mack
Manchester Print- Works. . . .
Thomas Dunlap
Frederick Smyth
Estate of William Plumer.. .
City
Hutchinson Brothers
W. A. Green
Mr. Hall
Hiram Brown
Bridget Bartlett
Estate of William Plumer. . .
George Whitf ord
S. C. Forsaith & Co
J.H.Maynard and Mrs. H.C. Joy
B.P.Cilley
George W. Wilkins
C. H. Hill&Co
Estate of Eugene Bowman. . . .
Brown, Straw, & Brown
Mrs. Folsom and Mrs. Tolman
Daniel Clark
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co.. . .
P. C. Cheney Co
George W. Morgan. . . .
W. D. Ladd
Mary Miller. (Room.).
James Baldwin & Co..
L. Wolf.
A. G. Monette
Mrs. H. M.Ford
Amoskeag Clothing Co
Frederick Smyth
Mrs. Brown
Schools
Hutchinson Brothers
Cyrus Burpee
Joseph Lacasse
W. G. Smith
Sullivan Eelley
Pat'k Stewart & Jas. Dowd
Several families
S. C. Forsaith& Co
J. H. Maynard
B.P.Cilley
George W. Wilkins
C.H.Hill &Co
Daniel L. Mitchell
George H. Wilson
Freeman Young and others.
Club-room
Mrs. John Mahar
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FIRES, ALARMS, LOSSES, ETC., FROM
Day of Week.
Thursday. .
Saturday .
Tuesday . . .
Friday
Saturday . .
Saturday . .
Sunday. ...
Thursday. .
Monday . . .
Thursday. .
Tuesday . . .
Monday . .
Thursday. .
Wednesday
Friday
Friday
Tuesday . . .
Friday
Tuesday . . .
Saturday . . .
Sunday. .. .
Wednesday
Monday . . .
Friday
Saturday...
Wednesday
Thursday. .
Friday
Saturday . ,
Saturday...
Day of Month.
January 3.
January 5.
January 22.
February 8.
February 9.
February 16.
February 24.
March 6.
March
March
April
April
April
May
July
July
July
July
August
August
August
October
October
October
October
November 5.
November 13.
November 21.
December 13,
December 20.
2.15 p. m.
10.38 p. m.
7.47 P. M.
12.58 p. m.
2.22 a. m.
1.02 A. M.
1.14 p. M.
5.12 a. H.
7.50 p. m.
9.24 p. m.
4.39 p. m.
7.29 p. m.
10.08 A. M.
8.03 p. m.
2.43 p. m.
9.24 p. m .
3.22 p. M.
4.12 p. m.
2.03 p. m.
10.18 A. M.
2.18 p. m.
8.56 p. m.
8.06 a. m.
4.11 p. M.
2.45 a. m.
7.32 p. M.
1.51 A. M.
4.11 p. M.
6.11 P. M.
9.55 p. m.
Box.
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27
8
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52
23
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71
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51
15
21
2C
71
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71
51
21
17
53
51
53
27
52
5
Location.
Amoskeag Village
Mechanic street
Corner Elm and Central streets. . . .
15 Myrtle street
Mast road, 'Squog
Main street, 'Squog
267 Park street
Corner Pearl and Chestnut streets.
3 Print-Works corp
965 Elm street
Salmon street
180 Park street
Blodget street
South Elm street
Rear 70 Pearl street
12 Central street
55 Nashua street
193 Park street
77 Park street
Cedar street
Auburn street
Manchester street
236 Amherst street
Old Mast road
Cedar street
353 South Main street
790 Elm street
464 Granite street
859 Elm street
1 Kidder street
151
JANUARY 1, 1884, TO DECEMBER 31, 1884.
Description.
Owned by.
Occupied by.
Waste mill
Commission store
Boarding-house
Brick block
Dry-house
Pipe and repair Bhop
Two-story dwelling
Two-story dwelling
Wood-shed
Brick block
Brick dwelling
Cottage house
School-house
Foundry
Barn
Tenement block
Cottage house
Two-story dwelling
Tenement block
Tenement block
Boiler-room
Lumber and wood-sheds. .
Cottage house
House and barn
Flouring-mill
Dwelling-house
Shoe-store
Tenement block
Merchants' Exchange.. . .
Tenement block
P. C. Cheney Co
Kennard Brothers
M. Prout
Hoyt & James
James Baldwin & Co
E. F. Scheer
A. G-. Monette
D. K. Mack
Manchester Print-Works. . . .
Thomas Dunlap
Frederick Smyth
Estate of William Plumer . . .
City
Hutchinson Brothers
W. A. Green
Mr. Hall
Hiram Brown
Bridget Bartlett
Estate of William Plumer...
George Whitford
S. C. Forsaith & Co
J.H.Maynard and Mrs. H.C. Joy
B.P.Citley
George W. Wilkins
C.H. Hill&Co
Estate of Eugene Bowman
Brown, Straw, & Brown
Mrs. Folsom and Mrs. Tolman. .
Daniel Clark
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co.. . .
P. C. Cheney Co
George W. Morgan
W.D.Ladd
Mary Miller. (Room.).
James Baldwin & Co..
L. Wolf.
A. G. Monette
Mrs. H. M. Ford
Amoskeag Clothing Co
Frederick Smyth
Mrs. Brown
Schools
Hutchinson Brothers
Cyrus Burpee
Joseph Lacasse
W. G. Smith
Sullivan Kelley
Pat'k Stewart & Jas. Dowd
Several families
S. C. Forsaith & Co
J. H. Maynard
B. P. Cilley
George W. Wilkins
C.H.Hill &Co
Daniel L. Mitchell
George H. Wilson
Freeman Young and others .
Club-room
Mrs. John Mahar
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FIRES, ALARMS, LOSSES, ETC., — Continued.
Day of Week.
Damage.
Insurance.
Uncovered
by Ins.
Cause.
Remarks.
$200.00
1,300.00
$200.00
300.00
$1,000.00
Burning chimney.
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Thursday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday. . . .
Friday
Friday
Tuesday
Friday
Tuesday
100.00
1,200.00
50.00
Slight.
25.00
None.
7,305.00
None.
None.
10.00
None.
198.60
Slight.
150.00
None.
None.
100.00
1,200.00
50.00
Defective chimney.
25.00
7,305.00
Burning chimney.
10.00
Light from chimney
Smoking in bed
198.60
150.00
1 Extinguish'd with
( pails.
Playing with matches
Burning chimney.
Wednesday... .
Saturday
20.00
200.00
None.
3,800.00
13,407.00
20.00
125.00
75.00
1 Extinguished with
( grenades.
2,000.00
11,462.00
1,800.00
1,945.00
Thursday.. . .
Saturday.. . .
3,000.00
300.00
25.00
50.00
2,435.00
300.00
25.00
50.00
565.00
Burning chimney.
$31,340.60
$25,095.60
$6,245.00
TABLE
SHOWING NUMBER OF ALARMS FROM EACH BOX SINCE TELEGRAPH SYSTEM
WAS ESTABLISHED, EXCEPT FROM SEPT., 1872, TO JAN., 1873, WHEN NO
RECORD WAS KEPT.
Box.
1873
1874
1875.
1876 1877
1878.
1879
1880.
1881.
1882.
1883
1884.
Total.
3
|
1 1
2
1
1
6
4
6
6 4
7
7
5
4
4
2
8
i
54
5
6
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
16
6 .
4
1
1
4
4
2
2
3
2
2
25
7
7
2
1
3
2
3
2
1
21
8
2
2
1
1
i
1
1
2
11
9
1
i
2
12
..
13
i
i
1
3
14
i
1
15
i
i
i
2
2
7
16
i
i
2
17
l
i
i
3
18
l
i
i
3
21
3
l
i
2
2
l
i
2
i
2
17
23
1
1
l
1
3
24
i
2
i
1
i
7
25
l
i
i
3
26
i
i
i
4
27
2
2
5
2
i
2
15
31
3
l
1
5
32
i
i
l
1
4
34
2
i
3
35
l
1
36
i
1
41:
l
2
42
i
1
43
45
51
i
i
i
i
i
3
'4
14
52
i 4
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
19
53
! 2
1
1
i
i
2
1
2
11
54
61
i
i
i
i
2
i
7
62
••
2
l
i
i
i
6
71
i
l
l
3
2
i
3
12
7T
25
26
25
30
21
22
23
n
29
13
30
290
3 still.
1 still.
1 still.
1 still.
1 still.
1 still.
8 still.
156
No. 45. — Amory Mill counting-room. Keys at watch-
room and A. J. Mayhew's, 51 Stark corporation, corner
of Canal and Bridge streets.
No. 51. — 8. C Forsaith & Co.'s shops. Keys at freight
depot, S. C. Forsaith's office, and Lowell's iron foundry
office.
No. 52. — Barr's brick block, 'Squog. Keys at Allen
N. Clapp's store and Merrimack House.
No. 53. — Wallace's steam-mill. Keys at the office
and residence of I. R. Dewey.
No. 54. — Corner of Wayne and Main streets, 'Squog.
Keys at residences of Napoleon Duford and Julius
Foucher.
No. 61. — Corner of Elm and Hancock streets, Bakers-
ville. Keys at residence of B. F. Merrill, John Crenan's
saloon, and Carney, Lynch, & Co.'s brewery.
No. 62. — Massabesic street, Hallsville. Keys at resi-
dences of Charles C. Chase and G. W. Dearborn.
No. 71. — Corner of Cedar and Pine streets. Keys at
residences of T. Collins, Daniel Sheehan, Thomas J.
Smith, and Daniel F. Healy.
Also, keys will be found in the hands of all regular
police.
The true time from Cambridge Observatory will be
given at precisely 12.30 p. m., from Thomas Dunlap's
jewelry store, and will be denoted by one stroke of the
lire-bells.
157
INSTRUCTIONS TO KEY-HOLDERS AND
CITIZENS.
1. Upon the discovery of a lire, notice should be
immediately communicated to the nearest alarm-box,
keys to which are in the hands of all regular police, also
of persons at the corner or nearest houses, as designated
by a card on each box.
2. Key-holders, upon the discovery of a tire, or posi-
tive information of a tire, will unlock the box, pull down
the hook once as far as it will go (without jerking), and
then let go. Shut the door and remove the key.
3. All persons giving tire-alarms are requested to
remain by the box a moment, and, if no clicking is heard
in the box, pull again ; if you still hear no clicking, go to
the next nearest box and give the alarm from that.
4. Never signal tor a tire seen at a distance. Never
touch the box except to give an alarm of fire. Be sure
the box is locked before leaving it. Give an alarm for no
cause other than an actual tire. Don't give an alarm for
A CHIMNEY-FIRE.
5. Never let the keys go out of your possession unless
called for by the Chief Engineer. //' you change //our
residence or place of business, where tin keys ore kept, return
tin: keys to th( sunn officer.
6. Owners and occupants of buildings are requested
to inform themselves of the location of alarm-boxes near
their property, also all places where the keys are kept.
Be sure the alarm is promptly and properly given.
7. Alarms will be sounded upon all the fire-hells in
the city, and the number of the box will be given four
times for an alarm.
8. The engineers reserve the right to give one stroke
158
of the bells at any time ; and, in case of testing the boxes,
each test will be preceded by one stroke of the bells.
SCHOOL SIGNAL.
Two strokes, with fifteen seconds between them, to
close the primary schools ; and, to close all the schools,
two immediate strokes, and after a lapse of fifteen seconds
two more immediate strokes, — the time of striking the
bells being at 8.05 a. m., for closing the schools during the
forenoon, and at 1.15 p. m., for closing them during the
afternoon.
159
RULES AND REGULATIONS IX REGARD TO
RESPONDING TO ALARMS, ADOPTED BY
THE BOARD OF ENGINEERS.
1. Steamer No. 1 will report for duty, on the days of
its first run to all boxes ; on the days of its second run, it
will report on the first alarm to boxes 4, 7, 8, 15, 27, 35,
41, 42, 45, 51 ; on second alarm, to boxes 3, 5, 6, 12, 13,
16, 17, 21, 23, 26, 32, 34, 43, 52, 53, 71 ; on third alarm,
to all boxes.
2. Steamer No. 4, same as above.
3. On the first alarm from boxes 9, 24, 25, 26, 31, 36,
54, 61, 62, the steamer horses of the second run will
double on to the engine of its first run, and on the arrival
at the fire the second-run horses will return to their
house, and in case of an alarm from any box the company
will immediately respond with their engine.
4. Pennacook Hose No. 1 will report for duty on the
first alarm to all boxes.
5. Massabesic Hose No. 2 will report for duty on the
first alarm to boxes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 35, 36, 41,42, 51 ; on the second alarm,
to boxes 3, 12, 23, 31, 32, 34, 43, 45, 62, 71 ; on the third
alarm, to all boxes.
6. E. W. Harrington Hose No. 3 will report for duty on
the first alarm to boxes 3, 4, 5, 27, 35, 41, 42, 43, 51, 52,
53, 54 ; on second alarm, to boxes 7, 12, 31, 32; on third
alarm, to all boxes. On first alarm from box 45, repair to
west end of McGregor bridge and await orders, or cross
on second alarm.
7. Merrimack Hose No. 4 will report for duty on first
alarm to boxes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27,
35, 36, 41, 42, 51, 61, 62, 71 ; on second alarm, to boxes
160
8, 12, 16, 26, 32, 34, 43, 45, 52, 53 ; on third alarm, to all
boxes;
8. Hook and Ladder Xo. 1 will report for duty on tire
first alarm to all boxes.
9. Steamer No. 2 to be kept as a reserve engine, to
respond to a third alarm. The horses attached to the
engine on its first run will return to the house on a second
alarm, to be in readiness to respond to a third alarm ; and
the engine will be manned by men detailed for that
purpose and attached to J'ennacook Hose and Hook and
Ladder companies at all times, except when the engine is
on duty.
10. Steamer Xo. 3 to be kept as a reserve engine, to
be used in case of need on third alarm.
11. At any time when an alarm of lire is given, the
engine, hose-carriage, or truck that leaves the house first
will have the right to lead to the tire. No RUNNING By
WILL BE ALLOWED, EXCEPT IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, UNDEB
PENALTY OF DISMISSAL OF THE DRIVER FBOM THE DEPABT-
MENT.
12. The companies of the department not called on
the first alarm will prepare for a start, and hold them-
selves in readiness tor a second or third alarm; and if not
needed, one stroke on the bells and gongs, by the engineer
in charge, will be the signal for discharge to all companies
remaining at the houses ; or, in case this one blow is not
struck within thirty minutes, companies may consider
themselves dismissed, except the drivers, who will remain
in the houses with their horses until the two blows to
limber up are given.
13. Two strokes on the bells will be a signal for those
at a fire to limber up.
161
ESTIMATED VALUE OF PROPERTY.
AMOSKEAG STEAM FIRE ENGINE NO. 1.
LOCATED ON VINE STREET.
1 first-class double-plunger engine and hose
carriage $4,500 00
100 feet three-inch leather hose . . . 140 00
1,000 feet 2 1-4 inch fabric hose . . . 900 00
Firemen's suits 200 00
Furniture and fixtures, including har-
nesses 400 00
Total amount $6,140 00
FIRE KING STEAM FIRE ENGINE NO. 2.
LOCATED ON VINE STREET.
(Reserve engine.)
1 first-class double-plunger engine and hose
carriage $2,750 00
E. W. HARRINGTON STEAM FIRE ENGINE NO. 3.
LOCATED ON PARK STREET, CORNER MAS8ABESIC.
(Reserve engine.)
1 second-class single-plunger engine and
hose-carriage $2,750 00
N. S. BEAN STEAM FIRE ENGINE NO. 4.
LOCATED ON VINE STREET.
1 second-class double-plunger engine and
hose-carriage ..... $3,500 00
50 feet rubber hose 75 00
1,100 feet leather hose 1,000 00
Firemen's suits 200 00
162
Furniture and fixtures, including har-
nesses $400 00
Total amount .... $5,175 00
PENNACOOK HOSE NO. 1.
LOCATED ON VINE STREET.
1 four-wheeled horse hose-carriage . . $650 00
1 horse hose sled and reel . . . 50 00
3,100 feet leather hose 3,100 00
Firemen's suits 250 00
Furniture and fixtures, including har-
nesses 400 00
Total amount $4,450 00
MASSABESIC HOSE NO. 2.
LOCATED ON MAPLE STREET, CORNER EAST HIGH.
1 four-wheeled horse hose-carriage . . $700 00
1,700 feet leather hose 1,750 00
Furniture and fixtures, including har-
nesses ...... 60 00
Firemen's suits . . . . . 175 00
Total amount .... $2,685 00
E. W. HARRINGTON HOSE NO. 3.
LOCATED ON CLINTON STREET, PISCATAQUOG.
1 four-wheeled horse hose-carriage . . $650 00
2,100 feet leather hose 2,100 00
Firemen's suits ..... 150 00
Furniture and fixtures, including har-
nesses 200 00
Total amount .... $3,100 00
163
MERRIMACK HOSE NO. 4.
LOCATED ON PARK STREET, CORNER MASSABESIC.
1 four-wheeled horse hose-carriage . . $700 00
1,700 feet leather hose 1,700 00
Firemen's suits . ... . . 120 00
Furniture and fixtures, including harness 125 00
Total amount .... $2,645 00
EXCELSIOR HOOK AND LADDER NO. 1.
LOCATED ON VINE STREET.
1 truck with hooks and ladders . . $1,500 00
1 Bangor extension ladder • . . 150 00
Firemen's suits 350 00
Furniture and fixtures, including har-
nesses '. 340 00
Total amount .... $2,340 00
SUPPLY WAGON.
LOCATED AT ENGINE-HOUSE ON VINE STREET.
1 supply wagon with boxes and engineers'
lanterns $312 00
SPARE HOSE.
AT ENGINE-HOUSE ON VINE STREET.
950 feet leather hose $1,092 50
ENGINEERS' DEPARTMENT.
5 fire-hats $7 50
Furniture and fixtures . . . . 125 00
Total amount $132 50
164
FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH.
At cost (including additions) . . $21,625 00
Ladders and tools . . . . . . 25 00
Extra poles and wire .... 20 00
Total amount ... $21 ,670 00
INDEPENDENT HOSE CO.
LOCATED CORNER OLD FALLS ROAD AKD FRONT STREET, 'SKEAG.
1 four-wheeled hose-carriage
1,200 feet leather hose ....
2 hose-pipes .....
Total amount
GOFFE'S FALLS HOSE-CARRIAGE.
LOCATED AT DERRY MILLS.
1 two- wheeled hose-carriage
400 feet linen hose ....
2 hose-pipes .....
Total amount
RECAPITULATION.
Amoskeag Steam Engine No. 1
Fire King Engine No. 2 .
E. AV. Harrington Steam Engine No. 3
1ST. S. Bean Steam Engine No. 4 .
Pennacook Hose No. 1 .
Massabesic Hose No. 2 .
E. W. Harrington Hose No. 3
Merrimack Hose No. 4 .
Excelsior Hook and Ladder No. 1 .
. $400
00
900
00
30
00
$1,330 00
. $100
00
150
00
12
00
$262 00
£6,140 00
2,750 00
2,750 00
5,175 00
4,450 00
2,685 00
3,100 00
2,645 00
2,340 00
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Supply Wagon
. $312 00
Store-room
. 1,092 50
Engineers' Department .
132 60
Fire Alarm . . .
. 21,670 00
Independent Hose at Amoskeag
. 1,330 00
Goffe's Falls Hose-Carriage
262 00
Total amount
$56,834 00
166
NAMES AND RESIDENCES OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
BOARD OF ENGINEERS.
n
Name.
Rank.
Occupation.
Residence.
1
Thomas W. Lane.. .
Orrin E. Kimball...
James F. Pherson. .
Rue] G. Manning. . .
Chief
1937 Elm St.
0
Wool andLe'th'rDeal'r
s
25 M. S. B.
4
60 Douglas St. (P.)
96 Bridge St.
5
Assistant and clerk
AMOSKEAG STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY NO.' 1.
House on Vine Street.
n
Name.
Rank.
Occupation.
Residence.
6
Charles F. McCoy .
Frank E. Stearns . .
George R. Simmons
Henry H. Glines.. .
Geo. W. Butterfield
Art em as C. Barker.
Joseph H. Gould . . .
John H. Stone
Thomas J. Wyatt . .
George E. Cassidy..
Frank B. Marston .
Woodbury Davison.
Henry A. Boone . . .
1405 Elm St.
7
8
9
Assistant Foreman.
Clerk
5 M. S. B.
389 Park St.
Assistant Engineer.
10
28 Vine St.
12
494 Pine St.
13
14
M
27 Orange St.
14 M. S. B.
15
16
it
45 Spring St.
11 M. S. B.
17
18
if
((
785 Union St.
19
it
19 M. S. B.
167
N. S. BEAN STEAM FIRE ENGINE COMPANY NO. 4.
House on Vine Street.
Name.
Rank.
Occupation.
Supt. Electric Light-
Machinist
Teamster
Carpenter
Fireman
Carpenter
Machinist
Electrician
Residence.
Eugene S. Whitney
Edgar G. Abbott. . .
John Martin
Thomas F. Dodge. .
Jeremiah Lane
Almus B. Cushing .
Charles E. Ham
William H. Dodge .
George W. Bacon . .
Alfred Nearborn.. . .
Albert Merrill
Eugene W. Elkins.
Frank A. Pherson..
George N. Burpee. .
Foreman
Assistant Foreman .
Clerk
Assistant Engineer
Driver ,
Hoseman
9G Bridge St.
543 Chestnut St.
624 Main St.
545 Chestnut St.
20 Vine St.
86 Park St.
44 M. S. B.
530 Chestnut St.
65 Stark Corp.
Cor.E. High & Jane
96 Bridge St.
530 Chestnut St.
36 Amoskeag Corp.
99 Bridge St.
168
PENNACOOK HOSE COMPANY NO. 1.
House on Vine Sti-eet.
Name.
Rank.
Occupation.
Belt-Maker
Marble- Worker . . .
Currier
Teamster
Carpenter
Photographer
Carpenter
Manufacturer... .
Machinist
u
Weaver
Machinist
Carpenter
Machinist
Railroad Employe
Clerk
Molder
Carpenter
Residence.
Albert Maxfield....
Clarence D. Palmer
Joseph E. Merrill..
Walter L. Blenus . .
George H. Porter . .
Will G. Chase
Lyman M. Aldrich.
Joseph H. Alsop... .
Daniel W. Morse . .
George W. Cheney .
Gilbert A. Sackett. .
Edwin A. Durgin. .
Samuel A. Hill
Edwin E. Weeks. ..
Albert A. Puffer . . .
Charles W. Brown .
Martin W. Ford....
David G. Mills
Charles B. French .
John E. Sanborn . .
Foreman
Assistant Foreman .
Clerk
Driver ,
Hoseman
23 M. S. B.
347 Central St.
92 Walnut St.
26 Vine St.
277 Laurel St.
217 Central St.
375 Park St.
64 Douglas St. (P.)
1419 Elm St.
1348 Elm St.
53 Amoskeag Corp.
44 Manchester "
50 Douglas St. (P.)
50 Amoskeag Corp.
544 Chestnut St.
16 Hazel St.
546 Chestnut St.
Parker St. (P.)
18 M. S. B.
274 Laurel St.
169
MASSABESIC HOSE COMPANY NO. 2.
House on Maple Street, cor. East High.
pa
Name.
Rank.
Occupation. ,
Residence.
64
65
John F. Seaward . . .
Revilo G. Houghton
Park'rW.Hannaford
Walter Seaward
Henry G. Seaman. .
Jos. W. Batchelder.
WilliamS. McLeod.
Alphonso £. Foster.
George W. Seaward.
Albert E. Batchelder
Daniel W. Clark . . .
Assistant Foreman
Clerk
Gas-Fitter
288 Bridge St.
256 Lowell St.
56
57
521 Maple St.
14 South St.
f>ft
59
(t
521 Maple St.
40 Arlington St.
43 Nashua St.
60
6°
(t
63
ii
409 Pine St.
64
ii
77 Blodget St.
27 South St.
65
61
ii
232 East High.
E. W. HARRINGTON HOSE COMPANY NO. 3.
House on Clinton Street, 'Squog.
Name.
Rank.
Occupation.
Grocer
Carpenter
Wool-Sorter
Teamster
Machinist
Roofer
Machinist
Lumber-Surveyor
Carpenter
Engraver
Carpenter
Saloon-Keeper . . .
Residence.
Horatio Fradd.
John T.G.Dinsmore
Joseph Schofield .
John T. O'Dowd.
William Doran . .
John McDerby. . .
Edward McDerby
A. C. Wallace, Jr
Edward Flanagan
John Patterson . .
William McCombie
John Walsh
Foreman
Assistant Foreman
Clerk
Driver
Steward
Hoseman
64 Dover St.
48 Dover St.
392 Granite St.
Clinton St.
62 Parker St.
503 Granite St.
151 Winter St.
79 Parker St.
21 Central St.
45 School St.
161 Winter St.
166 S. Main St.
170
MERKIMACK HOSE COMPANY NO. 4.
House on Park Street, corner Massabesic.
Name.
Rank.
Occupation.
Residence.
78
79
82
81
86
87
84
85
88
89
83
80
George B. Forsaith .
Louis N. Dufrain . .
Charles H. Rogers..
196 Laurel St.
474 Central St.
479 Central St.
George H. Wheeler.
Charles H. Colburn.
William P. Emerson
Lucien P. Nichols . .
Parker R. Brown. . .
James W. Lathe.. . .
Warren F. Wheeler.
286 Laurel St.
286 Laurel St.
302 Laurel St.
286 Laurel St.
302 Laurel St.
171
EXCELSIOR HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY NO. 1.
House on Vine Street.
Namb.
Milo B. Wilson. . .
Jerome J. Lovering
Oscar P. Stone
Winfield S. Leavitt.
Charles M. Denyou.
Warren Harvey
James Orrill
George E. Glines. . .
John N. Chase
John Wilson
Hiram P. Young. . .
George H. Dudley..
Ed. A. G. Holmes..
Luther J. Flint
Harrison H. Cole. . .
Jesse B. Nourse... .
Charles H. Cross . . .
Dillwyn Breed
George M. Jones. . .
Samuel F. Adams..
Roscoe Dyer
Sanborn T.Worthen
Ralph Pearsons ....
George W. Rief . . .
A. L. N. Robertson
Rank.
Foreman
Assistant Foreman
Clerk
Treasurer
Driver
Fireman
Occupation.
Mason
Carpenter
Meat & Fish dealer
Mechanic
Teamster
Contractor
Barber
Machinist
Overseer
Carpenter
Slater
Carpenter
Overseer
Belt-Maker
Gardener
Expressman
Machinist
Carpenter
Box-Maker
Carpenter
Residence.
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
107
542 Chestnut St.
78 Merrimack St.
326 Granite St.
939 Elm St.
18 Vine St.
474 Hanover St.
60 Prospect St.
310 Central St.
276 Bridge St.
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33 Dutton St.
159 Laurel St.
224 Manchester St.
4 Dutton St.
37 M. S. B.
Union cor.Appleton
8 Langdon Corp.
335 Chestnut St.
1068 Elm St.
295 Lowell St.
45 W. Merrimack.
Corey's blk.,Maple.
8 Laurel St.
East High St.
493 Pine St.
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INDEPENDENT HOSE COMPANY NO. 5.
House, corner Old Falls road and Main Street, Amosheag.
Name.
Rank.
Occupation.
Residence.
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Shoe Shop Blk. (A.)
"Brick Store "(A.)
Front St. (A.)
Second St. (A).
Front St. (A.)
Front St. (A.)
98 Bridge St.
Mill St. (A.)
Second St. (A.)
Mill St. (A.)
Second St. (A.)
stant Foreman. . .
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George L. Stearns
Clerk
D.Lafayette Robinson
Frank W. Cheney
Alvah R. Mack
John Doherty
Elmer E. Pettengill . .
Clerk
Front St.
George C. Harwood.. .
Front St.
Will H. Maxwell
Front St.
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Front St.
Front St.
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LOCATION OF HYDRANTS.
Amherst, northwest corner of Vine street.
Amherst, southwest corner of Chestnut street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Pine street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Union street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Walnut street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Beech street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Maple street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Ashland street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Hall street.
Amherst, northwest corner of Belmont street.
Appleton, northwest corner of Elm street.
Appleton, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Appleton, northwest corner of Pine street.
Appleton, northwest corner of Union street.
Arlington, northwest corner of Cross street.
Arlington, northwest corner of Warren street.
Arlington, northwest corner of Ashland street.
Ash, front of No. 32.
Auburn, corner of Franklin street.
Auburn, northeast corner of Elm street.
Auburn, front of No. 40.
Auburn, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Auburn, northwest corner of Pine street.
Auburn, northwest corner of Union street.
Baker, corner of Elm street.
Baker, corner of Calef road.
Baker, corner of Nutt road.
Bedford, northwest corner of Granite street.
Bedford, near No. 36 M. P. W. corporation.
Bedford, northwest corner of Central street.
Beech, northwest corner of Park street.
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Beech, front of No. 584.
Birch, northwest corner of Lowell street.
Birch, northwest corner of Washington street.
Blodget, front of primary school-house.
Blodget, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Blodget, northwest corner of Pine street.
Blodget, northwest corner of Union street.
Bridge, front of No. 26.
Bridge, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Bridge, northwest corner of Union street.
Bridge, northwest corner of Walnut street.
Bridge, northwest corner of Beech street.
Bridge, northwest corner of Ash street.
Bridge, northwest corner of Maple street.
Bridge, near No. 242.
Bridge, northwest corner of Russell street.
Bridge, northwest corner of Linden street.
Bridge, corner of Ashland street.
Bridge, corner of Hall street.
Brook, northwest corner of P. Adams's lot.
Brook, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Brook, northwest corner of Pine street.
Brook, northwest corner of Union street.
Brook, northwest corner of Beech street.
Calef road, near Patrick Harrington's.
Canal, near east corner of Depot street.
Canal, near office door of M. L. W.
Cedar, front of No. 36.
Cedar, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Cedar, northwest corner of Pine street.
Cedar, northwest corner of Union street.
Cedar, northwest corner of Beech street.
Cedar, northwest corner of Maple street.
Central, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
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Central, northwest corner of Pine street.
Central, northwest corner of Union street.
Central, near gate, Merrimack square.
Central, northwest corner of Beech street.
Central, northwest corner of Maple street.
Central, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Central, front of No. 374.
Central, northwest corner of Wilson street.
Central, northwest corner of Hall street.
Chestnut, northwest corner of Lowell street.
Chestnut, opposite High street.
Chestnut, northwest corner of Pearl street.
Chestnut, northwest corner of Orange street.
Chestnut, northwest corner of Myrtle street.
Chestnut, northwest corner of Prospect street.
Clarke, corner of Elm street.
Concord, opposite Vine street.
Concord, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Concord, northwest corner of Union street.
Concord, northwest corner of Walnut street.
Concord, northwest corner of Beech street.
Concord, northwest corner of Maple street.
Concord, northwest corner of old Amherst street.
Concord, northwest corner of Ashland street.
Concord, northwest corner of Hall street.
Concord, northwest corner of Belmont street.
Dean, northeast corner of Canal street.
Dean, northwest corner of Elm street.
Depot, northeast corner of Elm street.
Elm, front of Fisk hookstore.
Elm, northwest corner of Salmon street.
Elm, northwest corner of Cove street.
Franklin, opposite Middle street.
Gore, corner of Beech street.
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Granite, northeast corner of Canal street. •
Granite, northwest corner of Elm street.
Granite, near Franklin street.
Granite, east end of Granite bridge.
Grove, corner of Elm street.
Hancock, northwest corner of River road.
Hancock, near brewery.
Hanover, front of Opera House.
Hanover, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Pine street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Union street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Beech street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Maple street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Ashland street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Hall street.
Hanover, northwest corner of Belmont street.
Harrison, opposite No. 13.
Harrison, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Harrison, northwest corner of Pine street.
Harrison, northwest corner of Union street.
Harrison, northwest corner of Beech street.
High, corner of Ashland street.
Hollis, northeast corner of Canal street.
Hollis, northeast corner of Hobbs street.
Hollis, northwest corner of Elm street.
Kidder, northeast corner of Canal street.
Kidder, northeast corner of Hobbs street.
Kidder, northwest corner of Elm street.
Kidder court, northwest corner of Elm street.
Langdon, northwest corner of Elm street.
Langdon, northeast corner of Canal street.
Laurel, northwest corner of Pine street.
Laurel , northwest corner of Union street.
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Laurel, northwest corner of Beech street.
Laurel, northwest corner of Maple street.
Laurel, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Laurel, near No. 244.
Laurel, northwest corner of Wilson street.
Laurel, near Belmont.
Lowell, northwest corner of Beech street.
Lowell, northwest corner of Ash street.
Lowell, northwest corner of South street.
Lowell, front of No. 276.
Lowell, northwest corner of Wilson road.
Lowell, northwest corner of Ashland street.
Manchester, front of James Bros.' stable.
Manchester, northwest corner of Central street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Pine street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Union street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Beech street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Maple street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Wilson street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Hall street.
Manchester, northwest corner of Belmont street.
Maple, northwest corner of Lowell street.
Maple, front of No. 530.
Market, near Canal street.
Market, near second back street west of Elm street.
Market, northwest corner of Elm street.
Massabesic, northwest corner of old Falls road.
Massabesic, southeast corner of Taylor street.
Massabesic avenue.
Massabesic, near Mammoth road.
Mammoth road.
Mechanics, northeast corner of Canal street.
Mechanics, near second back street west of Elm street.
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Mechanics, northwest corner of Elm street.
Merrimack, opposite gate, Merrimack square.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Pine street.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Union street.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Beech street.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Maple street.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Merrimack, near No. 362.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Wilson street.
Merrimack, northwest corner of Hall street.
Merrimack, near Belmont street.
Middle, northeast corner of Canal street.
Middle, near 67 Amoskeag corporation.
Monroe, northwest corner of Elm street.
Myrtle, opposite No. 33.
Myrtle, northwest corner of Pine street.
Myrtle, northwest corner of Union street. ■
Myrtle, northwest corner of Walnut street.
Myrtle, northwest corner of Beech street.
Myrtle, northwest corner of Ash street.
Myrtle, northwest corner of Maple street.
Myrtle, northwest corner of Oak street.
Myrtle, northwest corner of Russell street.
North, northwest corner of Bay street.
North, northwest corner of Pine street.
Orange, opposite Clark's avenue.
Orange, northwest corner of Pine street.
Orange, northwest corner of Union street.
Orange, northwest corner of Walnut street.
Orange, northwest corner of Beech street.
Orange, corner of Ash street.
Orange, corner of Maple street.
Orange, corner of Oak street.
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Orange, corner of Russell street.
Park, near No. 86.
Park, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Park, northwest corner of Union street.
Park, northwest corner of Maple street.
Park, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Park, northwest corner of Wilson street.
Park, east end.
Pearl, northwest corner of Clark's avenue.
Pearl, northwest corner of Pine street.
Pearl, northwest corner of Union street.
Pearl, corner of Beech street.
Pearl, corner of Walnut street.
Pearl, northwest corner of Ash street.
Pearl, northwest corner of Maple street.
Pearl, northwest corner of Oak street.
Pearl, northwest corner of Russell street.
Pearl, northwest corner of Linden street.
Pennacook, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Pennacook, northwest corner of Pine street.
Pennacook, northwest corner of Union street.
Pine, northwest corner of Park street.
Pine, northwest corner of Hanover street.
Pine, northwest corner of Concord street.
Pine, northwest corner of Lowell street.
Pine, northwest corner of High street.
Pine, northwest corner of Bridge street.
Pleasant, northeast corner of Canal street.
Pleasant, near 35 Manchester corporation.
Pleasant, northwest corner of Franklin street.
Pleasant, northwest corner of Elm street.
Prospect, between Elm and Chestnut streets.
Prospect, northwest corner of Pine street.
Prospect, northwest corner of Union street.
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Prospect, northwest corner of Beech street.
Prospect, northwest corner of Ash street.
Prospect, northwest corner of Maple street.
Prospect, northwest corner of Oak street.
Prospect, northwest corner of Russell street.
River road, north of Webster street.
River road, near Mrs. John Kelley's.
River road, near J. Otis Clark's.
Shasta, corner of Elm street.
Shasta, corner of Beech street.
Spring, northeast corner of Canal street.
Spring, northwest corner of Charles street.
Spring, northwest corner of Elm street.
Spruce, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Spruce, northwest corner of Pine back street.
Spruce, northwest corner of Union street.
Spruce, northwest corner of Beech street.
Spruce, northwest corner of Maple street.
Spruce, northwest corner of Lincoln street.
Spruce, between Chestnut and Elm streets.
Stark, northeast corner of Canal street.
Stark, near 13 Stark corporation.
Stark, northwest corner of Elm street.
State, northwest corner of Granite street.
State, opposite 57 Manchester corporation.
State, opposite 13 Manchester corporation.
State, corner of West Central street.
Summer, corner of Elm street.
Union, northwest corner of Lowell street.
Union, northwest corner of High street.
Valley, corner of Elm street.
Valley, corner of Willow street.
Valley, corner of Beech street.
Valley, corner of Wilson street.
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Valley, corner of Belmont street.
Walnut, northwest corner of Lowell street.
Walnut, opposite No. 79.
Water, near 38 Amoskeag corporation.
Water, northwest corner of Elm street.
Webster, northwest corner of Chestnut street.
Webster, northwest corner of Elm street.
Webster, corner of Adams street.
Webster, northwest corner of Union street.
Webster, northeast corner of River road.
West Auburn, northeast corner of Canal street.
West Bridge, northeast corner of Canal street.
West Bridge, northeast corner of Hobbs street.
West Bridge, northwest corner of Elm street.
West Brook, northeast corner of Canal street.
West Brook, northwest corner of Elm street.
West Cedar, northeast corner of Canal street.
West Cedar, northwest corner of Elm street.
West Central, northeast corner of Canal street.
West Central, northwest corner of Elm street.
West Merrimack, northeast corner of Canal street.
West Merrimack, near 111 Amoskeag corporation.
West Merrimack, northwest corner of Franklin street.
West Merrimack, northwest corner of Elm street.
West Pennacook, northwest corner of Elm street.
Wilson, corner of Park street.
Young, corner of Elm street.
PISCATAQUOG.
A, corner of South Main street.
Adams, corner of Main street.
Bath, corner of Shirley street.
Bennington, corner of Main street.
Bedford road, near Huntress's.
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Bowman street, opposite cemetery.
C street, corner of Bedford road.
Clinton, corner of Dover street,
Clinton, corner of South Main street.
School, corner of South Main street.
School, opposite school-house.
School, corner River street.
Douglas, corner of Quincy street.
Douglas, corner of Green street.
Douglas, corner of Barr street.
Douglas, corner of West street.
Douglas, corner of Main street.
Douglas, east of Main street.
Ferry, corner of Main street.
Granite, corner of Quincy street.
Granite, corner of Green street.
Granite, corner of Barr street.
Granite, corner of West street.
Granite, corner of Dover street,
Granite, corner of Main street.
Granite, corner of Shirley street.
Granite, corner of River street,
Main, opposite the Rice house.
Marion, corner of McGregor street,
Mast, corner of South Main street.
Mast, corner of Bowman street,
Mast, between Bowman and South Main streets*.
Mast, opposite J. C. Smith's house.
Mast, near J. P. Brock's.
Mast, near J. X. Prescott's.
McGregor, near Johnson block.
McGregor, opposite " Reed " house.
Milford, southwest corner of South Main street.
Milford, southeast corner of Bowman street.
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Milford, corner of old Bedford road.
Patten, corner of Ferry street.
Putnam, corner of Main street.
Putnam, corner of Beauport street.
Shirley, northwest corner of Walker street.
Shirley, southwest corner of Ferry street.
Sullivan, corner of Main street.
Temple, corner of Main street.
"Walker, corner of River road.
Walker, corner of Patten street.
Walker, corner of Parker street.
Walker, near corner of South Main street.
Wayne, near corner of Main street.
Wayne, near corner of Beauport street.
Winter, corner of South Main street.
AMOSKEAG.
Goffstown road.
Gofistown road.
Main, at Robinson's slaughter-works.
Main, near brick school-house.
Main, corner of Gofistown road.
Main, opposite John E. Stearns's.
Main, near Hiram Stearns's.
Mill, near paper-mill.
Mill, corner of Main street.
Varnum, corner of Main street.
In addition to the above, there are four private hy-
drants that are available in case of need : —
One at P. C. Cheney Co.'s paper-mill.
One at S. C. Forsaith & Co.'s machine-shop.
One at J. Hodge's wood-working establishment.
One at A. H. Lowell's iron foundry.
Making 371 in all.
REPORT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
ORGANIZATION FOR 1884.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
HORACE B. Putnam, Major, ex-officio Chairman.
JOHN A. McCRILLIS,
President of the Common Council, ex officio.
Ward 1. — * Frank T. E. Richardson,
Perry H. Dow.
Ward 2. — Benjamin C. Bean,
William C. Clarke.
Ward 3. — Henry H. Huse,
Nathan P. Hunt.
Ward 4. — John T. Fanning,
Samuel D. Lord.
Ward 5. — Charles A. O'Connor,
Thomas F. Collins.
Ward 6. — B. Milton Goodwin,
Jacob J. Abbott.
Ward 7. — George B. Towne,
Edwin F. Jones.
Ward 8. — Louis E. Phelps,
Douglas Mitchell.
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD.
HEXRY H. HUSE.
♦Resigned March, 1884, and C. H. Manning elected in April as mem-
ber from Ward 1.
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CLERK OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
*FRAKK T. E. RICHARDSON.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
WILLIAM E. BUCK.
TRUANT OFFICER.
HORATIO W. LONGA.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Finance. — The Mayor, Messrs. Lord, McCrillis,
Fanning, Jones.
Salaries. — Messrs. Phelps, Hnse, Goodwin.
Repairs, Furniture, and Supplies. — Messrs. Dow, Fan-
ning, Goodwin.
Text-Books, Apparatus, and Studies. — Messrs. Dean,
Hunt, Clarke.
Drawing. — Messrs. Dow, Fanning, Mitchell.
Music. - — Messrs. Lord, Hnse, Manning.
Fuel and Heating. — Mr. Hnse, the Mayor, Messrs.
Abbott, Phelps, McCrillis.
Examination of Teachers. — Messrs. Hunt, Dean, Clarke.
Attendance. — Messrs. Mitchell, Collins, Towne.
Sanitary. — Messrs. Towne, O'Connor, Jones.
SUB-COMMITTEES.
High School. — Messrs. Fanning, Dean, Hunt, O'Con-
nor, Huse.
Ash and Bridge Streets. — Messrs. Dean, Hunt, Clarke.
Lincoln Street. — Messrs. Fanning, Goodwin, Lord.
Spring Street. — Messrs. Manning, Jones, Dow.
Franklin Street. — Messrs. Towne, Collins, Abbott.
* Resigned March, 1884, and Edwin F. Jones elected March 7, as clerk.
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Lowell Street. — Messrs. Lord, Jones, Abbott.
Manchester Street. — Messrs. O'Connor, Manning, Huse.
Training School (Merrimack Street) and Wilson Hill. —
Messrs. Hunt, Huse, Phelps.
Beech Street. — Messrs. Collins, Mitchell, Manning.
Piscataquog Grammar. — Messrs. Phelps, Mitchell,
Dean.
Center and South-Main Streets. — Messrs. Mitchell, Phelps,
Dow.
Webster Street, Blodget Street, Amoskeag, and Stark Dis-
trict. — Messrs. Clarke, Jones, Lord.
Bakersville and Hallsville. — Messrs. Dow, Abbott,
O'Connor.
Gojfe's Falls and Harvey District. — Messrs. Goodwin,
Towne, O'Connor.
Mosquito Pond, Webster's Mills, and Youngsville. —
Messrs. Abbott, Goodwin, Towne.
Evening Schools. — Messrs. Jones, Clarke, Collins.
In Board of School Committee,
January 2, 1885.
The Superintendent read his annual report to the committee, and
it was accepted.
Charles H. Manning read the annual report prepared by him at
the request of the Board.
Voted, That the report be accepted, and adopted as the report of
the Board, and that it be transmitted to the City Councils, together
with the report of the Superintendent.
EDWIN F. JONES, Clerk.
REPOKT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
To the City Councils : —
Gentlemen, — The School Committee would respect-
fully tender the following report for the year ending
December 31, 1884: —
The past school year has been marked by few changes
in the schools, which for the most part have kept on the
even tenor of their way, each school doing well the part
assigned in the education and elevation of the children of
our city.
The first change of importance was late in the spring
term, when on account of your decision to use the Man-
chester-street school-house for other purposes, the two
primary schools were transferred to the Lowell-street
house, and one has since been discontinued.
Owing to the rapid increase of population in "West
Manchester, when the fall term opened the school accom-
modation proved insufficient, and after providing for as
many as possible by opening a new school in the attic of
the South-Main-street house, it was found necessary to
send quite a number of the pupils across to the Franklin-
street school. When the new rooms at the Main-street
house are completed, it is proposed to transfer the school
from the attic of the South-Main-street house. Should
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the growth of that part of the city continue as rapid as
for the last two years, the building of a new house will
soon be imperative.
At the same time, the beginning of the fall term, a
new school was opened in the Webster-street house, to
accommodate the increased number of pupils in that part
of the city.
From February to July there was a temporary school
in the third story of the Ash-street house, to accommo-
date a number of the pupils of the first division, for whom
there was no room down stairs. During the spring term
there was a temporary school at Wilson Hill.
N"o accident, lire, or epidemic has occurred during the
year to interfere with the regular school routine. The
primary grades were closed several times on account of
inclement weather, it being considered imprudent to ex-
pose the small children at such times.
The school calendar for 1884 was as follows : —
Winter term, 11 weeks, January 7 to March 21. Vaca-
tion, 3 weeks, March 21 to April 14.
Spring term, 11 weeks, April 14 to June 27. Vacation,
11 weeks, June 27 to September 15.
Fall term, 14 weeks, September 15 to December 19.
Vacation, 2 weeks, December 19 to January 5, 1885.
With the exception of the gradual change to the new
course of study in the High School, the courses and
methods 'pursued have been substantially the same as
before.
TRAINING SCHOOL.
The work of this school, though of necessity somewhat
interrupted during the year by change of principals, has
maintained its usual excellence, and no one who gives
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the system pursued a careful and candid examination can
be otherwise than impressed with its utility. The fact of
a person having graduated with even the highest distinc-
tion from our High School, does not imply capacity
for governing or for imparting knowledge to others.
The purpose of the Training School, then, is, as its
name implies, to instruct in methods of instruction and
school government, and the work of its ex-members and
graduates in our schools is sufficient proof for any one
of the utility of the school.
As a supply for substitute teachers, it is of great assist-
ance both to the superintendent and the sub-committees
of the various schools, who, without this source to draw
on in cases of emergency, would sometimes have to dis-
miss a school for a day or more.
GRADED SCHOOLS.
There have been some changes of teachers in these
schools during the year, the full details of which will be
given in the report of the Superintendent.
The chief cause of regret is the loss of the very efficient
principal of the Ash-street school, who for the short time
he was at the head of this school had fully sustained the
reputation established as the principal of the Franklin-
street school.
In these schools the average number of pupils to each
teacher is about forty, and as the actual time allotted to
recitations is little over four hours per diem, the time the
teacher can devote to each pupil is about six minutes per
day, and when this is divided by at least three studies, it
leaves two minutes per pupil per study. The tendency
of this is to change what should be an instructor into a
mere hearer of recitations, for it is evident there is not
time for both methods or a fair combination of both. If
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recitation is put aside for instruction, the bright, atten-
tive, and interested pupils benefit by it, while the inatten-
tive and indolent suffer accordingly. It should be put
within our power to reduce the number of pupils per
teacher by increasing the number of the latter.
HIGH SCHOOL.
In this school the new course of studies is now in good
working order, with very gratifying results, and we think
with decided benefit to the school, taken as a whole.
The general tendency of high schools is to sacrifice
other things in favor of fitting a few to enter college ; and
while such as elect a college course should have every
facility, it is our intention that the school shall be con-
ducted for the good of the greatest number. The sub-
committee of the school were unsuccessful in their
attempts during the summer to secure for it a fit perma-
nent principal. Under the circumstances, it was deemed
best to employ Mr. T. D. Adams as a temporary principal.
This arrangement has continued through the fall term,
but the school will be opened for the winter term under
the principalship of Mr. E. E, Goodwin, and in his charge
we expect the school to be second to none.
EVENING SCHOOLS.
The regular evening schools at the Spring-street and
Center (W. M.) street buildings have been continued.
The term which began in October, 1883, was continued
till the first of April, and the fall term began November
10. The schools have been well attended, and form a
very valuable department in our school system. They
reach a class of the community which the other schools
cannot assist, and they merit even more attention and
encouragement than they have received in the past. The
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pupils are mainly of foreign birth, some of the older ones
being* well educated in their own languages, and their de-
sire is principally to become acquainted with the English
language. The branches taught, therefore, are neces-
sarily of a rudimentary nature. Reading, writing, spell-
ing, and arithmetic constitute the principal studies ; but
in both schools there are classes in history, grammar, and
geography.
The scholars are all of the working class, most of them
being employed in the mills, and attend the schools for
the sole purpose of improving themselves, and their work
is, naturally, earnest and sincere. The results are good,
and compare most favorably with the progress made in
the day schools. The teachers have nearly all taught for
a series of terms, and are to be credited with efficient and
faithful service. With these schools in session, there is
no excuse for any portion of our people to remain unable
to both read and write the English language readily.
Spring-Street School.
The greatest number of teachers employed at one time
was 10 ; the average number of teachers, 6. The whole
number of pupils attending one week or more, 149 ; aver-
age attendance through the year, 55. Males constitute
66 per cent; females, 34 per cent. The average age, —
males, 20 ; females, 17. Nationalities, — Irish, 41 per cent •
French, 30 per cent; Swedes, 20 per cent; Germans, 6
per cent ; and Americans, 3 per cent.
Center-Street School.
The greatest number of teachers employed was 6 ; the
average number, 4. The greatest number of pupils at-
tending one week or more, 101 ; the average attendance
through the year, 40. Males constitute 60 per cent;
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females, 40 per cent. The average age of males, 20 ; of
females, 18. Nationalities, — Americans, 26 per cent;
Germans, 23 percent; French, 20 percent; Irish, 26 per
cent; Scotch, 5 per cent.
Total expenses for the year, $1,252.38.
Owing to the character of the branches taught, and the
shortness of the sessions, the number of pupils for whom
one teacher is sufficient is quite small, but it is found by
experience that the average number is about nine, as will
be seen from the above statistics.
PUBLIC EXERCISES.
On Thursday evening, January 31, the fifth annual
elocutionary contest for the Clarke prizes took place at
Smyth's Hall. Ex.-Gov. Benjamin F. Prescott, of Ep-
ping, Mrs. Isaac N. "Blodgett, of Franklin, Hon. Chester
B. Jordan, of Lancaster, Mrs. Sarah Neal Harris, of
Concord, and Hon.- Thomas Cogswell, of Gilmanton,
kindly acted as aboard of judges. The prizes were eight
in number, amounting to |60, the first four, given in order
of merit, being respectively $13, $11, $9, and $7, with
four equal prizes of $5 each, one to the best in each
school exclusive of those receiving one of the first four
prizes. The entire program was very well executed, and
reflected much credit, not only on the speakers, but on
their trainers. The first four prizes were awarded in the
following order : Tom Fames Morse, third division Ash-
street Grammar School ; Minnie E. Littlefield, High
School ; Blanche C. Sargent, Lincoln-street Grammar
School; George M. Goodwin, Lincoln -street Grammar
School.
The four equal prizes were won by Thomas C. Bald-
win, High School ; Mamie J. Walsh, Franklin-street
school ; Bertha Tower, Ash-street school ; and Nat. W.
Colby, Lincoln-street school.
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The receipts from these five contests have created a
fund, the income of which, as originally planned by Mr.
John B. Clarke, the founder, is now sufficient to pay the
prizes, and he suggests that the income from future con-
tests be used to supply the school with text-books on
elocution and other works kindred to the general object.
About the 22d of February public exercises in reading
and declamation were held at all the grammar schools,
and were well attended by the parents and friends of
the pupils, who as a general thing take by far too little
interest in what their children are doing at school.
The graduating exercises at the High School on June 27
were of a very simple character, consisting of recitation
in the branches pursued by the graduating class, opportu-
nity being given any one present to . ask questions, after
which the diplomas were presented with a few well chosen
words by the chairman of the sub-committee, Mr. H. H
Huse.
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SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION.
The twenty-five school buildings now in use will, on
the completion of the new wing of the Main-street house,
afford ample accommodation.
The average number of teachers employed has been
seventy-two, and the attendance, as shown by the follow-
ing table, a slight improvement on that of last year, both
as to average number and percentage of daily attendance.
Schools.
Whole Number
of different pupils.
Boys.
Girls.
Average
Mo.
Belonging.
Average
Daily
Attendance.
Per cent of
Daily
Attendance.
High
Grammar
Middle
Primary
Suburban
Totals (for 1884)...
Totals (for 1883)...
65
329
335
1,029
166
1,924
2,061
107
372
349
997
169
1,994
2,001
162
645
572
1,312
241
156
607
522
1,200
215
96.6
94.1
91.3
91.4
89.2
2,872
2,848
2,645
2,612
92.1
91.4
There are enrolled in the parochial and private schools
in the city about three thousand pupils, or about three-
sevenths of the school population.
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TRUANCY.
The following table gives the results of the work of the
truant officer for the year : —
City Schools.
Parochial
Schools.
234
51
106
173
40
82
55
39
15
3
15
130
87
172
No. of school age found on street during school hours
532
932
16
501
3
Number of truants temporarily confined at city hall
3
40
Number applying for certificates who could notreac
Of the last number, twenty-eight were French or of
French parentage, and their average age thirteen arid a
half years, the remaining twelve being of Irish and
American parentage, and their average age thirteen
years.
REPAIRS.
At all the school-houses, during the summer vacation,
the interior walls were whitewashed or tinted, the furni-
ture was put in thorough repair, and in most of the
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houses it was scraped and varnished, and in several of the
larger houses the inside blinds were painted or var-
nished. A floor was laid in the north half of the base-
ment of the Franklin-street house. All the blackboards
were put in thorough order, and such repairs and changes
in the heating apparatus as were considered necessary
were made. At the opening of the fall term it was a
matter of general remark that the school-houses had never
presented a neater and more cheerful appearance.
The other members of the sub-committee on repairs
being out of town most of the summer on private busi-
ness, the whole of this work devolved on Mr. Dow, and
much credit is due him for the energy and discretion
displayed.
During the coming summer vacation the basement of
the Spring-street house should be arranged similarly to
those of the other houses, to serve as a play-room at
recess for the pupils during stormy and inclement
weather. The exterior wood-work of the high school and
Franklin-street houses should be painted, and several
new fences built.
FINANCES.
The income for the year 1884 has been : —
Appropriations by city councils . . . $54,000 00
Balance of appropriations for 1883 . . 1,088 68
Returned from overdraft for fuel and heating 1 92
Balance of tuition account for 1883 . . 34 88
From tuition of non-resident pupils for 1884 199 75
$55,325 23
Expenditures for the year 1884 . . . 53,477 10
Balance on hand .... $1,848 13
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The sub-division of the funds for 1884 is as follows : —
•So00
M
Salaries of teachers $38,954.00
Books and stationery 340.85
Care of rooms I 2,921.55
Contingent expenses j 1,217.23
Fuel . 3,311.09
Furniture and supplies , ..I 1,260.01
Printing and advertising. .
Repairs
Evening schools
Tuition
63300
3,895.40
1,460.78
199.75
$111.24
56.42
17.62
164.06
*162.71
242.04
147.08
153.55
35.88
34.88
065.24
397.27
939.17
381.38
473.80
508.05
780.08
,048.95
496.66
234.63
$54,199.65 $1,125.48 $55,325.23 $53,477.10 $2,677.14 $829.01
$39,592.42
396.86
3,019.16
985.36
1,844.00
1,508.01
450.78
4,270.79
1,252.38
157.34
$527.18
$0.41
77.99
396.02
1,629.80
.04
329.30
221.84
244.28
77.29
♦Including $1.92 returned from an overdraft in 1883.
Amount of sundry balances .
Amount of sundry deficits
$2,677 14
829 01
Net balance on hand .... $1,848 13
It has been customary heretofore to get your authority
to transfer from one appropriation to another, so as to
remove the deficiencies ; but as you have held no meeting
the latter part of this month, we were unable to obtain
such authority.
If from the total expenditure of $53,477.10, the amount
received from the state literary fund, $2,386.72, and the
amount received from tuition of non-resident pupils,
$199.75, be deducted, there remains the net sum of
$50,890.63 as the cost of the schools to the tax-payers of
the city.
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The annexed table gives the statistics on this subject
for the last fourteen years : —
ANNUAL STATISTICS OF COST OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Average
No. pupils
Cost of
Schools.
Cost per
Scholar.
City
Valuation.
City Tax.
School tax
1870 .
1871
1872,
1873,
1874
1875
1876
1877
1878
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
1884
2129
2080
2278
2450
2463
2501
2543
2513
2571
2859
2970
2858
2957
2848
2872
$42,000
42,900
47,900
47,300
47,500
51,800
50,100
47,900
44,900
46,200
48,945
50,729
51,604
53,525
53,477
$19.45
20.62
21.03
19.34
19.28
20.71
19.70
18.78
17.46
15.71
16.49
17.70
17.45
18.79
18.62
$10,710,252
11,365,162
11,542,632
12,001,200
12,716,892
14,195,102
15,309,348
15,605,718
15,912,234
17,482,132
17,825,116
17,943,308
19,175,408
20,055,986
20,613,032
$234,047
236,632
259,196
300,768
312,835
315,131
248,900
246,573
276,873
264,406
264,491
316,462
312,673
332,741
360,732
$ .0041
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The estimate of school expenses for 1885 are as follows :
Teachers1 salaries $41,000 00
Books and stationery 300 00
Care of rooms 3,200 00
Contingent expenses ..... 800 00
Fuel 3,500 00
Furniture and supplies ..... 800 00
Printing and advertising .... 500 00
Repairs 3,500 00
Evening schools 1,400 00
$55,000 00
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In conclusion we would say, that we feel we leave the
schools at this, the close of our term of office, in excellent
condition. A bright, intelligent set of pupils, led by an
interested and highly educated corps of teachers, who in
turn are supervised by an energetic, capable, and pains-
taking superintendent, make our public schools one of
the chief ornaments of our city.
CHARLES H. MANNING,
For the Committee.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To the School Committee of Manchester : —
Gentlemen, — In accordance with your rules, requiring
an annual report from the Superintendent of Public
Instruction, I herewith respectfully submit the following
as my eighth report, the same being for the year 1884,
and the twenty-ninth of its series : —
ORGANIZATION.
During the past year five teachers have been employed
in the High School. There has been an average of sixteen
grammar-school divisions, fourteen middle schools, thirty-
one primary, and nine ungraded suburban. This is
equivalent to seventy-five distinct schools of a single room
each ; but the average number of regular teachers neces-
sary, and employed, has been only seventy-two, because
the principal of the Training School has charge of the
four rooms constituting that school. The whole number
of different teachers employed, however, has been seventy-
eight.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
The elementary schools comprise all grades below that
of the High School. It is in these schools that a " com-
mon-school" education is afforded the future citizen; and
by as much as they succeed or fail in providing and
enforcing a training that will enable the rising genera-
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tion successfully to battle with the vicissitudes of life, to
comprehend the nature of our government, and become
law-abiding and useful men in the state, by that much
will the common schools be justly pronounced a success
or a failure.
Our elementary schools constitute no ignoble part of
the great system of public instruction which the state
designs to furnish every one of her children ; and stoical
indeed must be the heart of him who can frequently visit
these schools and not feel inspired properly to provide for,
and effectually to promote, the interests of the assembled
hosts, who with beaming countenances, active brains, and
nimble lingers gladly respond, in general, to the direc-
tive power of the competent and skillful teacher. ISTor
can such a visitor fail to admire the magnificent results
attained under such a teacher. Would that all teachers
were as good as the best ! Let us not, however, bemoan
the impossible, but congratulate ourselves, the rather,
that we have so many teachers who are good.
More than half of the entire enrollment of pupils,
about fifty-two per cent of it, has been made in the
primaiw schools alone ; seventeen per cent of it in the
middle schools, eighteen per cent of it in the grammar
schools, nine per cent of it in the suburban schools, and
four per cent of it in the High School.
I have felt, as superintendent, and, in the absence of
any specific instructions to the contrary I have tried so
to order my work, that I should exercise the greater part
of my labor and efforts for the "greatest good of the
greatest number ; " and the more especially have I felt
that I should do this, since the "greatest number" exists
where should be laid a foundation upon which it will be
possible to erect an educational monument. Nevertheless,
I have given other grades than the primary a larger share
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of my time than usual ; and by reason of changes in its
course of study, and a change in its mastership, I have
given proportionally a still greater amount of my atten-
tion to the interests of the High School.
The elementary schools, as a whole, may be said to be
in excellent condition. Slight modifications in the treat-
ment of reading and spelling, I think, can be wisely made
in the primary schools ; and in those classes studying
written arithmetic I recommend the introduction of a
distinctive " Mental Arithmetic."
Pupils in all such classes need much more practice in the
fundamental operations with numbers ; and in applied
problems the pupil can frequently be led to the discovery
of the principles underlying a proper solution, if the
principles involved are not made obscure to him by the
use of numbers so large that they distract his reasoning
faculties. Hence the mental arithmetic is often of great
utility in preparing a class for entering upon the study of
subjects embracing new principles. The book last used
for this purpose did not prove satisfactory; partly because
it was not sufficiently extended, and partly because the
order distributing its parts for use in the schools was made
with too little regard to the character of the subjects
assigned the different grades. There has lately been
published, however, a mental arithmetic, edited by the
authors of the written arithmetic now here in use, which,
I feel, would admirably meet the needs of our schools ;
and I recommend its adoption.
I hold the opinion that the best use of a mental
arithmetic can be attained by the chief study of it at
times of recitation. Pupils usually waste the greater part
of the time allowed for the preparation of lessons in this
study. The easier problems they do not actually think
out to a proper conclusion, but depend upon their ability
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to solve them readily enough at recitation. The problems
whose solutions are so difficult that they are unsatisfied
with the results obtained, they soon pass over and forget,
in the hope that some classmate will be privileged to
tackle them at recitation. My observation is, that, as a
rule, not more than one-third of a class properly prepares
the whole of an assigned lesson in mental arithmetic. I
would, therefore, have this study considerably varied, to
awaken and hold the interest, and the work in it chiefly
performed at the time of recitation, an exceptional course
being pursued only with the more advanced classes.
From recent conferences with teachers, my understand-
ing is that they are substantially agreed with me in regard
to the desirability of introducing a special book for use in
oral arithmetical exercises, and arithmetic at sight, and
that they concur in the belief that such a use of the mental
arithmetic as I have delineated to them can be made once
a week, not only without material reduction in the
amount that should be performed in the written arith-
metic but with much advantage to the study of arithmetic,
considered in its entirety.
I therefore trust the committee may soon favorably
consider my recommendation, and largely leave the use
of the book allowed for the purpose of affording oral arith-
metical exercises in the elementary schools to the discretion of
the superintendent, in order that it may be introduced
in a way that shall be workable by classes that have
not had enough of such special drill, and that it may be
finally assigned as best adapted to the various grades in
which it should be used.
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
The status of the High School is a matter of deep
concern to all our citizens ; and justly so, for the efficiency
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of any system of public schools is largely dependent
upon the character of its high school. The whole system
culminates in the high school, the establishment of which
in various places has over and over again proved the one
thing needful to uplift and afford the proper inspiration
to all the lower grades. Its influence is reflex. The
Secretary of the National Educational League of England
says : —
" Experience has proved that elementary education
flourishes most where the provision for higher education
is most ample. If the elementary schools of Germany
are the best in the world, it is owing in a great measure to
the fact that the higher schools are accessible to all classes.
In England not only have the aims of the elementary
classes been low and narrow, but an impassable gulf has
separated the people's schools from the higher schools of
the country. In the United States the common schools
have always produced the best results where the means of
higher education have been most plentiful. Educational
improvement works from the top downward, and not
from the bottom upward ; and the common school is
always feeble where high schools, academies, and colleges
are wanting."
The influence of our High School upon all other grades
is greatly intensified by the fact that for years a large
majority of their teachers have been selected from the
graduates of the High School. Ot the seventy-eight
different teachers employed in the public schools the past
year, fifty-one are graduates of our city High School. " As
is the teacher, so is the school." JS"ow it goes without saying
that these fifty-one teachers had chiefly developed by
their course of high-school instruction that broader train-
ing which has proved the principal source of both that
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technical knowledge and that psychological development
which have been the chief elements of their success in
teaching. The High School, then, is exerting the most
potent of all influences upon the lower grades, for it has
been impliedly shown that " as a center of interest and
influence it stimulates in them a healthful ambition for
thoroughness as the condition of admission and promo-
tion ; " and by actual count it appears that a large majority
of the elementary schools are being directly taught by
the graduates of the High School.
Permit me to quote the earnest words of two dis-
tinguished educators in regard to the utility of the public
high school considered merely with reference to its own
peculiar work : —
" The high school accomplishes a most important work
in discovering and. developing what otherwise would continue
latent talent. A scholar does not really know what is in
him, what he can be, till he reaches the harder studies
and sharper rivalry of the high school. Many a bright
but honest and discouraged boy has been made conscious
of his powers, and the assurance that he can do has
become the parent of the purpose that he will do. Many
gifted minds thus roused to higher life ultimately fill
positions of great usefulness whose talents would other-
wise have been buried in obscurity. Those who have
risen to be the benefactors of the race have come as often
from humble cottages as from princely palaces. Indeed,
history proves that from the industrious classes has arisen
by far the greatest part of the energy, talent, and genius
that has enriched the world. Says Dr. Leonard Bacon,
' It is for the interest of the state that no talent which
God gives to any child should be lost. If a poor boy, the
child of a dependent widow, or an unfortunate immigrant,
has any extraordinary talent which being developed
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would add to the wealth and welfare of the state, and if
that talent, for want of opportunity to discover itself, is
lost, like a gem in the unfathomed caves of ocean, the
state is the loser.'
" The wealth of a state consists of its men, in its
treasures of mind. True men are worth more to it than
money. The man who rears a large family of well trained
children renders a greater service to the state than the
millionaire who leaves untold wealth to unknown heirs.
IsTo city can afford to be without a high school. Liberal
and wise expenditures for education always prove profit-
able investments. It has been well said, ' Taxes raised for
purposes of education are like vapors which rise, only to
descend again in fertilizing showers, to bless and beautify
the land.' Though apparently the work of to-day, the
high school is really laying the foundations of the social
fabric for coming generations.
"However close the sympathies of high schools maybe
with colleges, their sympathies should be still closer with
the general public, for the great majority of their scholars
are preparing, not for college, but practical callings upon
which they will enter on leaving the high school. There
should therefore be provided two courses of study, — one
full and complete for those who evince the fit taste and
talent therefor, and another designed for those who can
take but a partial course.
"It is a serious mistake to encourage all in these
schools to study Latin or Greek. So far from disparaging
classical culture, I hold that there is no substitute for it in
a full course of study. But with the certainty of prema-
ture graduation of the majority who enter high schools,
I strongly condemn the practice of merely beginning the
ancient classics or any modern language, when the pupils'
circumstances and settled plans permit only so brief con-
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tinuance in school that this smattering of a new language
is gained at the expense of more essential and practical
learning. This common error is due to the ambition both
of scholars and teachers, the one aspiring prematurely
to pursue high-sounding studies, and the other eager to
swell their classes in the classics, as if the reputation of
their schools was to be measured by the number of their
students in Latin and Greek. Sometimes a graduate
fresh from college, well up in the classics, eloquent on the
advantages of their study and ambitious to be a classical
teacher, makes a whole school giddy with dreams of
Latin lore." — B. G. Northroj), when Secretary of Connect-
icut State Board of Education.
" Our systems of education not only do not overeducate
the children of the people, but they scarcely equal the
most urgent demands of society. Every day it happens
that society suffers by the incompetence of persons in
places of directive power ; every day it suffers by reason
of the inability of the human laborer to readjust himself
to the rapidly moving tide of productive industry that
makes his vocation no longer needed. More general
culture — the elevation of all minds to the plane of gener-
alization, of thinking-activity instead of mere imagination
and conventional opining — is what is required.
" The demand for educated directive power is on the
increase, by reason of the fact that machinery is taking
the place of mere hand-labor ; and as a result, a grade of
intelligence is necessary that can understand and manage
complicated labor-saving contrivances.
" If a town sends its own native-born youth into the
subordinate positions, and hires at a higher rate of wages
the directive skill which is needed to lay out and super-
vise their work, it will find itself obliged to pay a much
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higher sum for the supervisory work than would suffice
to train its own population for the purpose." — W. T.
Harris, when Superintendent of Schools at St. Louis.
There are several reasons why the High School should
be made as efficient as possible. The highest standard of
attainment is demanded : first, because of the very exist-
ence of the school at considerable cost of money, and at
a still more valuable expenditure of an immense number
of the precious hours of youth ; second, because of the
broad and correct training that it should afford its mem-
bers, whereby they may be induced to carry into their
chosen life-work those characteristics of thought, investi-
gation, and intelligent action, which, actuated by pure
and high motives, evolve the highest type of manhood ;
and third, because of the character and extent of its
influence upon the other schools of the city, and its
equally important influence upon the moral training and
character of its individual graduates who so soon enter
upon the active duties of pronounced citizenship.
You made a commendable beginning in an effort to
improve the High School when last year you entered
upon a revision of its course of study.
I do not undervalue the study of Latin. I regard it as
the strongest of languages, its grammar the most scientific
and exact; and, indeed, I believe the study of it might be
commenced with profit at a much earlier age than usual.
For teaching the principles of grammar I think the study of
Latin unsurpassed ; and, in the hands of a competent and
skillful teacher, the Latin might properly be the first
grammar taught, while the material which the Latin
language affords could be wisely used in the continued
teaching of the use of English, through written transla-
tions of Latin. Such a combined method of early teach-
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ing the principles of grammar and the use of our mother
tongue would require at least five or six years ; but for
pupils trained in the use of English through the nine
years' course of our elementary schools, it would seem
that a three years' course in Latin should be sufficient,
except for those intending to take a college course.
Three years are certainly sufficient time for pupils of high-
school age to acquire a good knowledge of the structure
of the Latin language, time enough for securing the ad-
vantages of the discipline of the drill in its study, which
if continued would be of but little advantage to those not
designing to take a college course, and all the time neces-
sary for those who would make Latin available as a means
for a better understanding of English.
I therefore feel that by the revised outline of high-
school work you have made its classical course more
sensible by limiting the study of Latin to a period of
three years. More time is thus made available for the
study of standard English authors and the sciences by
pupils who choose the classical course.
The college preparatory course is mainly devoted to
Latin, Greek, and mathematics, — Latin being studied
four years, Greek and mathematics each three years. This
course is substantially the same as heretofore ; and being
of sufficient breadth to meet the requirements for admis-
sion to the one college of our own state, it should satisfy
the very small portion of the community patronizing a
college preparatory course.
The English course is made especially strong, and
properly given first place. It is also the basis of the sci-
entific and classical courses. The scientific differs from
the English course only by the substitution of French
for one study in English during the second two years of
the course.
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There were one hundred and sixty-seven pupils in the
High School at the commencement of the fall term,
classed as follows : —
Class. Course of Study. Number.
English.
Scientific.
Classical.
College.
Fourth-year, * 0
0
19
1
20
Third-year, 0
2
25
15
~32~
4
7
31
Second-year,
First-year,
35
24
57
56
Not strictly classified,
3
Total No. of Pupils, 167
As the English and scientific courses are the same
during the first and second years, pupils are not required
to signify whether they will continue the English course
or enter upon the scientific until the opening of the third
year; and, likewise, since the classical and college courses
are identical during the first year, pupils need not signify
whether they will continue the classical course or pursue
the college preparatory until the opening of the second
year.
From the table of classification it is seen that of the
twenty in the fourth-year (or " Senior ") class there are
none in the English or scientific courses, and but one in
the college course. It should be stated, however, that up
to the opening of the fall term there were four of the
present senior class in the college course, and the other
sixteen were all in the classical course. Hence all had
studied Latin three years, and under the old course of
* Senior class.
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study (the one which they have been following) they
would regularly pursue Latin another year. But, as the
study of Latin is continued only three years under the
classical division of the revised course of study, permis-
sion was given those in the classical course to make choice
between the work for the fourth year as presented in the
old course and the new course, or to combine the two.
The design was to afford opportunity to take several
studies in English instead of pursuing Latin a fourth
year.
Pupils were provided with copies of the courses of
study, and given a half-day for reflection and consultation
with parents. At the end thereof, without advice or
suggestion from any school authorities, all but two re-
ported a desire to drop Latin and take studies in English
instead. This would seem to indicate that a three years'
course in Latin, for those not proposing to take a college
course, is deemed sufficient by a large majority of the
parents of the pupils in the present senior classical class.
All but one of the four in the senior college-class signi-
fied that they were not intending to enter any college,
and expressed a desire to drop Greek and take an English
study instead; and one of these desired to drop Latin,
also, that he might take still another study in English.
Permission was granted upon its appearing that the
college class had also held the matter under advisement
for a half-day. There are, therefore, but five of the
twenty in the senior class studying Latin for a fourth
year, and only one of these expects to enter college. She
alone constitutes the senior college-class, taking both
Latin and Greek ; but a distinct class organization for pur-
poses of recitation for her alone has been avoided during
the past term.
The additional English studies which a portion or all of
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the senior class are thus permitted to take during the last
year of their course, are a review of arithmetic, algebra,
and geometry (devoting one term to each) ; also, during
the fall term, rhetoric and astronomy ; during the winter
term, English literature and civil government ; during the
spring term, English literature (continued) and botany.
From the classification table it is also seen that only
two of the third-year class and none of the fourth-year
class are left of those who originally entered upon the
English course. Fourteen, of the sixteen in the English
division last spring, graduated in June, upon completion
of a two years' course ; and the other two are pursuing
the scientific course, but a distinct class organization is
not necessary for their accommodation. All in the Eng-
lish division of what is now the fourth-year class graduated
in June, 1883, upon completion of a two years' course.
It is hoped that the English side of the revised course
of study will prove so satisfactory that pupils will, in
future, continue that course through four years. Of the
fifty-nine pursuing this course, it is learned that twenty
now intend to continue it more than two years. This is a
good beginning in the right direction, and augurs well
for a more extended pursuit of the English course in
future. Moreover, the scholastic standing of those now
in the English course compares favorably with that of
those in the other courses.
Having set forth the relation of the High School to the
other schools of the city and its influence upon them?
having (by quotation) presented the utility of the school
per se, and having given somewhat in detail a view of its
classification, and hinted at the satisfaction manifested
toward the new course of study, I now proceed to suggest
some other measures for the improvement of the High
School.
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It being understood that the first requisite is now at-
tained in the procurement of a permanent and suitable
principal, I add that, in my judgment, the corps of in-
structors should be further strengthened by the addition
of another teacher. The change of the school sessions
from six to five hours per day necessitated a shortening
.of the afternoon recitation periods from sixty to forty
minutes each. This time is too short for the most profit-
able conduct of recitations with classes of the size, and
with subjects of the character and importance, of those
in the Hio-h School. The full time of another teacher
would be required in order to atford an hour for each
recitation. By closer observation of the work of the
school I am finally forced to the conclusion that it is not
wise economy to employ less than six teachers in the High
School. Indeed, I am of the opinion that seven could be
worked to good advantage. Six are needed for the proper
conduct of the recitations; and with the aid of a seventh,
one could be spared each hour to take charge of the
assembly-room, and render individual assistance to any
there at study and in need of it. This room could then
be kept quiet for study, as was designed when it was
seated with individual desks. With less than seven
teachers, and with one hour for each recitation, the prin-
cipal must both take charge of the assembly-room and
conduct his recitations there, not only to his own disad-
vantage as an instructor, but also to a disturbance of the
quiet of those there seated for study.
A further element of strength should be obtained from
the character of the additional teacher sought. An at-
tempt to make the school strong upon the side of its
English course will prove futile unless that side of the
course be largely in charge of as good teaching talent as
any other part of the course. The work of the master
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should be felt in some study of every part of the course,
but his direct teaching ability and power cannot be exer-
cised in more than one-fifth of the daily recitations. It
would therefore be well to increase the corps of teachers
by one who has had special success in teaching the lead-
ing branches found upon the English side of the high-
school course of study, unless the master and sub-master
are given charge of the principal English studies and the
additional assistant chiefly teaches the foreign languages;
and the services of an expert are desirable in such subjects
as penmanship, book-keeping, elocutionary drill, and
reading, these having been made part of our high-school
curriculum.
The next improvement I have to suggest is a change in
the location of the chemical laboratory. It is improperly
placed in the attic of the high-school building. It can
be reached only by the ascent of an uncommonly long
flight of stairs from the second floor, and by a long walk
across the attic floor, the entire length of the building to
its south end. Much valuable time is worse than wasted
in passing thereto, and the exhaustion consequent upon
the ascent of two long flights of stairs is so great that
several minutes must elapse before the class can be in a
proper condition for work, to say nothing of the evil
effects upon the physical organization of the weaker
portion of the class membership. These evil effects con-
stitute the chief objection to the present location of the
laboratory, though the one first named is sufliciently great
to justify an expenditure necessary to effect a proper
change of its position.
I recommend that a new laboratory be constructed
in the rear of the high-school building, to be entered
from the floor upon which are the lower school rooms.
Whether this can be wisely and economically done by
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adding a second story to the structure now there, is a mat-
ter for investigation by proper sanitary and architectural
authority.
Observation of the ingenuity displayed by the sub-
master in economically constructing and repairing appa-
ratus used in chemical and philosophical experiments
convinces me of the utility to be derived from a small
work-room, which he suggests might be finished in con-
nection with a new laboratory.
From experience in discerning, developing, and util-
izing mechanical talent found in several members of his
classes, the sub-master further suggests that such a room
would prove profitable to the city and to many of the
high-school pupils. At my request he has kindly put his
thoughts upon this subject in writing, and I quote as
follows : —
" I believe enough of manual training could thus be
given at the High School to foster a higher appreciation
of the value and dignity of intelligent labor, and the
worth and respectability of laboring men. A boy who
sees nothing in manual labor but brute force will gener-
ally despise both the labor and the laborer. With the
acquisition of skill in himself, however, come the ability
and willingness to recognize skill in his fellows ; and
when once he begins to appreciate skill in handicraft, he
will begin to regard the skillful workman with sympathy
and respect. I believe, too, it would help pupils to choose
their occupations more wisely and pursue them more
successfully, and thus tend to prevent those serious errors
which often occur in such choosing, and which often prove
fatal to the fondest hopes of both parent and child.
" Again, I feel very sure that it would be a direct help
to the entire school and save expense to the city, by
affording means for constructing much of the apparatus
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needed in the study of physics at but a trifle above the
cost of the material, while at the same time it would
afford unusual opportunities for the successful study of
the mechanical powers. I believe, too, that it would in
no degree detract from interest in other studies, but
stimulate and increase that interest. It would be a direct
and positive help in mathematics, physics, mechanics, and
chemistry, and could be made to supplement most admi-
rably the work in drawing. In short, I believe that
manual training, methodically taught, and associated as
it would be with mental culture, is intellectually and
morally wholesome ; and that the grand result would be
an increasing interest in manufacturing pursuits, more
intelligent mechanics, more successful manufacturers,
better lawyers and teachers, more skillful physicians, and
last, but not least, more useful citizens."
THE TRAINING SCHOOL.
Having begun a history of the Training School in my
report of 1880, and having in subsequent reports given
details of its work, I shall in this one say but little more
than what may be necessary to chronicle additional facts
in the history of the school to the present time.
The school was continued during the first two terms of
the present year under the principalship of Miss Sarah
E. Sprague, who completed her sixth term of service on
the twenty-seventh of June. Miss Sprague was given
charge of the school in 1882, when an attempt was made
to give the school a more distinctive character for the
professional training of teachers. Her efforts were highly
successful, as delineated in my report of last year ; and
the result of the work of those young lady teachers who
had the benefit of a course of instruction under her
direction, and have since been employed in our schools,
has been uncommonly good for an initial experience.
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The fame of Miss Sprague as a normal instructor had
become widely known, and she resigned to accept an offer
from a distant state to enter a broader field of service.
The school was begun in the fall under the principal-
ship of Miss Eleanor E. Jones, a graduate of the Oswego
Normal School. Miss Jones was experienced in the kind
of work to which she was here invited, and she is mani-
festly a lady who has received a good education and
excellent training.
Her term of service here, however, was short. Before
a thoroughly mutual acquaintance between herself and all
connected with the schools under her charge could be
matured, she was suddenly called home to western jSTew
York, on account of the serious illness of a near rela-
tive ; and it is now certain that her continued services are
needed there, and that she could not return.
Graduates of the Training School.
Following is a list of those who have graduated at the
Training School since 1880, and the list is therefore a
continuation of the one which may be found in my report
for that year.
The two lists combined form a complete record of the
graduates of the Training School since its organization
in 1869.
Those here named are arranged in the order of their
dates of graduation : —
1881-1884.
Josie H. Martin.* Eva F. Tuson.f
Mary E. Bunton.f Kittle Ferren.f
Kate M. Follansbee.f Edith M. Stebbins.f
Georgia A. Wyman.f Fannie L. Sanborn. J
Nina D. Annis.f Mary L. Gage.f
* Afterwards regularly employed in the day schools.
t Now regularly employed in the day schools.
X Afterwards regularly employed in the evening schools.
999
Lizzie D. Hartford. | Ella Hope.f
Helen M. Wetherbee.t Nettie F. Ainsworth.f
Susie H. Frame. f (15.)
From List of 1880.
Of those graduates named in the list given in my
report of 1880, the following have since been assigned
regular teachers'* positions in our day schools : —
Ella F. Barker. Annie W. Patten.
Emma C. Gee. Nellie M. James.
Gertrude H. Brooks. Nettie C. Woodman.
Emma S. Sanborn. Lenora C. Gilford. (8.)
The following have also been enrolled as members of
the school since 1880 : —
Florence G. Bartlett. Genevieve L. Whitten.
Susie E. Greenwood. Alia C. WUhnd.
Annie L. Prescott, Carrie A. F. Bartlett,
Leila A. Brooks. Nina B. Croning.
Bessie M. Mall. May J. Hickey.
Mattie E. Sanborn. May J. Nutt. (12.)
Miss Florence Bartlett soon withdrew to engage in
other employment. Miss Greenwood was a non-resident,
and only remained about twenty weeks, having then real-
ized the special purpose for which she came. Miss Pres-
cott was obliged to leave on account of ill-health. ' The
other nine are now members of the school, and the five
of these whose names are italicized are " seniors," and will
graduate on the thirtieth of January next.
Summary of Essential Facts.
Whole number enrolled in Training School since
its organization in 1869 134
t Now regularly employed in the day schools.
t Afterwards regularly employed in the evening schools.
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Number of the above who have been regularly
employed as teachers in the city day schools . 92
Number of others regularly employed as teachers
in the city evening schools . . . 8
Total number of members regularly employed as
teachers in city schools ..... 100
Total number of graduates ..... 67
Number of graduates not ever regularly employed
in city schools ....... 8
Number called upon to teach in city schools before
graduation ....... 41
Number of different lady teachers regularly em-
ployed in the city day schools in 1884 . . 70
Number of the above who had previously been
members of the Training School ... 48
Number of graduates now available for permanent
teachers' positions ...... 1
Facts in Regard to the Cost.
Average annual expense for teaching during
the five years prior to 1882 * . . . $1,875 00
Average annual expense for teaching during
the three years since 1881 . . . . 1,818 00
In 1877, under the former plan of organization,
the cost for teaching was .... 2,000 00
In 1883, under the present plan of organization
the cost for teaching was . . . . 1,900 00
The last two items are given for years of greatest cost
for teaching, under each plan of organization.
The number of days' service for which substitute teach-
ers are needed, has averaged about two hundred a year,
and during the past term but one graduate of the Train-
ing School has been available for such work. Of the
* The organization of the school was then changed to the present plan.
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fourteen graduated during the last two years, she, indeed,
is the only one left without a permanent position, while
it appears, from statistics given, that forty-one per cent of the
membership who afterwards joined our corps of teachers
were called out to enter the service before they could
complete the course of training-school instruction.
This shows, certainly, that the Training School is not
overdoing its work. The city absolutely needs at hand,
all the time available for substitute work, six or eight
graduates of the Training School, or other young ladies
of equivalent scholastic standing and familiarity with the
work of our schools. It frequently happens that two or
three such are needed for substitute work upon the same
day, and occasionally five or six are so needed. Five
graduate next month, but more than that number will be
needed for our schools before the close of another year,
if the call for such equals the annual average.
Those who are familiar with the work of our teachers
know that its average character, as performed by the sixty-
nine per cent of the membership of the Training School
this year enrolled in our corps of teachers, is far superior
to the average character of the work performed by the
balance of the corps, though the service rendered by
individuals of that balance is not excelled by any, and in
some instances rarely equaled.
I have been familiar with the work of the Training
School for nearly eight years. During the first five of
these years, as it had previously been for seven years, it
was under the general charge of Miss Nancy S. Bunton,
with Mrs. Martha 1ST. Mason as principal of the primary
department. The several grades in the building were
indeed model schools, fit places for young ladies to observe
a high type of work, where they also had the benefit of
the wisest counsel and the most friendly criticism that
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these excellent teachers were able to give, and the results,
both immediate and remote, have redounded to the last-
ing good of our schools.
Late in 1881 the committee determined upon a differ-
ent form of organization for the Training School. It
was designed to add to the observation and practice, pre-
viously required, a course of study in the principles, and
their application, of normal methods of instruction. The
design was progressive ; but I had some misgivings as to
the results, because of the attempt to conduct the school
upon this broader plan without additional expense, and
because of the difficulty involved in securing a principal
who would be properly qualified to give normal instruc-
tion and exemplify the characteristics of a first-class man-
ager and instructor, not only of various grades of school
but also of sub-teachers.
The attempt, however, was successful, and the school
for two years prior to September was all that could be
expected. The change of teachers at the opening of the
fall term, and another change with the opening of next
term, are disturbances that prove injurious ; but such
changes are liable to occur under any form of organiza-
tion, and are no more detrimental than was the unavoid-
able withdrawal of Mrs. Mason under the former plan.
The future of the school depends upon the character
and ability of its principal. Its future, too, distinctively
as a training school, will doubtless again come under
discussion, as is customary with every new organization
of the committee ; but before hastily concluding adversely
it will be well to consider that its organization was con-
templated and held under advisement by some of our ablest
citizens then upon the school committee, for one or two
years before its establishment, that it has existed for fif-
teen years with the support of every committee during
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that time, which is evidence that its results have, in the
opinion of these several committees, justified the continu-
ance of the school for this long period.
It matters not to me, personally, other than as a good
citizen desiring the prosperity of the schools, whether the
Training School be continued or discontinued ; but, as
the executive official of the school committee, I find that
my experience and observations agree with those of other
superintendents in regard to the utility of a city training
school. I have read somewhat extensively the reports of
committees and superintendents from other places hav-
ing training schools; but I refrain from contemplated
quotations, since they would, in the main, be repetitions
only of the desirable experiences and results here realized.
OBITUARY.
Died, in Boston, August 23, 1884, Mrs. Martha N.
Mason, of consumption.
Mrs. Mason was for several years the very efficient
principal of the primary department of our city Training
School. She was a woman of exceptionally good quali-
ties, and engaged in her work all the noble traits of char-
acter which so highly distinguished her. By her excellent
judgment and determined earnestness in a high purpose,
she won the affectionate good-will of both sub-teachers
and pupils ; by her great tact and enthusiasm, she inspired
all to rouse themselves to their best efforts ; and by ac-
knowledged skill in her vocation, she commanded the
respect and confidence of pupils, parents, and school
authorities.
TEACHERS.
The following indicates changes in teachers during the
year : —
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Teachers.
Emma M. Rowley.
A. W. Bacheler.
E. P. Sherburne.
Sarah E. Sprague.
Josie H. Martin.
Josie H. Richardson.
Jennie G. Stebbins.
T. D. Adams.
Eleanor E. Jones.
Date of effect
of resignation.
March 28.
June 27.
June 27.
June 27.
June 27.
Nov. 10.
Expiration of
term of service.
June 27.
December 19.
December 19.
Teachers.
Date of begin-
ning service.
Teachers.
Transferred.
Gage.
Mary L
Ella Hope.
T. D. Adams.
J. W. Stetson.
E. E. Jones.
S. H. Frame.
Ella F. Barker.
JST.F.Ainsworth
Kate M. Follansbee.
Mary A. Smith.
Maria !N". Bower.
Carrie I. Stevens.
Belle M. Kelley.
Mary W. Mitchell.
Mary G. Tynan.
Apr
Sept
Sept
Sept.
Sept, 15
Sept. 15
Nov. 10
14.
15.
15.
15.
Feb. 4,
April 14,
Sept. 15,
Sept. 15.
Sept. 15.
Sept. 15.
Sept. 15.
Sept. 18.
The positions occupied by the foregoing teachers, as
well as those of all others, may be seen in detail from an
inspection of the list of teachers given in connection with
the statistical table following this report.
Our corps of teachers, it is believed, will compare favor-
ably with any other equally large. As indicative of its
presumed scholastic standing, it may be said that of the
seventy-eight different teachers employed during the past
year five are college graduates, fifty-one are graduates of
the Manchester High School, and eighteen others com-
pleted equivalent courses of study in other higher institu-
tions of learning. Of the seventy different lady teachers
employed, forty-two are graduates of the Manchester
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Training School, six others were members of it but were
called upon to teach in the schools before they could
graduate, and seven others were members of normal
schools, six of whom graduated.
About the usual annual quota of our corps of teachers
has been invited .elsewhere. Visiting inspectors some-
how seem to know where to go for as good as any we
have in their respective grades ; and this year Miss Rowley
was given a position at Somerville, Mass., Miss Sprague
was selected as assistant to the superintendent of public
instruction for the state of Minnesota, Mr. Bacheler was
elected master of the High School at Gloucester, Mass.,
and Mr. Sherburne, master ot the leading grammar
school at Brookline, Mass.
It is thought that for some • years past several of our
better teachers have been the more willing to give heed
to opportunities to go elsewhere, if, indeed, they have not
sought such, through the fright produced by the annual
election of teachers ; and others have intimated that they
would be like-minded were they so situated that they
could afford it. To some it has seemed that little indis-
cretions or errors happening but a short time before the
election of teachers, mistakes which at other times, it is
alleged, would soon be forgotten, have caused a lack of
unanimity in the reelection of some teachers that has
created a feeling of uneasiness, which to a certain extent
has pervaded the whole corps. If this be true, it is evident
that we cannot be getting the best results from the efforts
of our teachers, for in such a state of mind they naturally
become so much concerned lest they unwittingly incur
the displeasure of some in authority that they cannot
give their exclusive attention to the attainment of the
best possible results for their schools. This is said upon
the understanding that they fear the dissatisfaction which
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may be expressed through failure of their election, or by
a bare choice, is more liable to arise on account of some
casual error than because of their general course, or of
any lack in their ability as instructors.
The disturbed state of feeling to which reference has
been made, originated, it is said, three or four years ago
when several teachers failed of an election. Their treat-
ment was too summary, though it doubtless proved for
the good of a few schools. Teachers, however, are en-
titled to consideration, as well as schools ; and any who
may not be found altogether satisfactory can frequently
be placed in positions for which, indeed, they may have
once shown special fitness, but from which they may have
been moved along, without solicitation on their part, to
grades to which they were not adapted, as a matter of
convenience in reorganizing the schools in a certain
building. Such should be given particular consideration
and accorded another trial. Hence I regard the course
pursued by you a year ago much the wiser, when not
entirely satisfied with the work of a few teachers you
made several transfers. The results have, in general,
proved quite as beneficial as those derived from the other
course of procedure, and more salutary, for your policy
has to some extent allayed the misgivings of teachers lest
any found somewhat unsatisfactory might not have fur-
ther trial.
Your prudence in this matter I regard as especially
discreet ; because, when transfers are made to effect an
adjustment of teachers to places which they can best fill,
none are publicly singled out as unsatisfactory in former
positions, since it then usually becomes necessary to
transfer some as good as any, in order to make room for
those whom the committee hope to become equally good
in new positions.
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But since all future committees may not follow so wise
a policy, since more or less of the members of every
committee for the past eight years, at least, have, to my
certain knowledge, pronounced the annual election of
teachers a " farce," and the more especially since teach-
ers can do their best work only when serving under a
feeling of security in their positions so long as their
labors shall be satisfactory to those in authority who best
know the results of their efforts and are most competent
to determine their value, why not abolish the annual
election of teachers, decree that those now rendering
satisfactory service shall continue in their present posi-
tions unlimitedly, and when vacancies occur, or are made,
then fill them by appointments that shall be regarded as,
more or less permanent according to the character and
value of the service rendered, but unlimited as to time ?*
I think of but one objection that can arise in the minds
of airy, and that is the apparent lack of opportunity
to get entirely rid of an unsatisfactory teacher ; but by
whose mistake is such allowed to get into the corps ?
Certainly not by that of the teacher in question, and may
she not therefore be entitled to deliverance in a way that
will not especially prejudice her chances for usefulness
with others who might consider, and under other circum-
stances find, her more than the equal of those by them
usually employed ? That she should be so set free can-
not be regarded as otherwise than both reasonable and
right. JSTow that a form of release which would be alike
honorable to the committee and in accord with fair
treatment to teachers is perfectly feasible, I suggest that
in future, whenever a teacher's efforts are not satisfactory,
the sub-committee, directly through its chairman or indi-
* Since the above was written, a bill has been introduced into the Massa-
chusetts legislature which is designed to enable towns or cities, at their
option, to dispense with the periodical election of school teachers and
superintendents.
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rectly through the superintendent, should seek a confer-
ence with the teacher and inform such of any deficiency,
point out the remedy if possible, and furnish all the
assistance that can he afforded. If this course is effectual,
well and good; but if not, and there is no reasonable
hope of gain by a transfer, then let such teacher under-
stand that a vacancy in the position will be expected
within certain reasonable limitations of time. Since,
however, our corps of teachers has been pretty thoroughly
recast within the past few years, and is now generally
in a very satisfactory condition, it is believed that even
the course of action here outlined would only rarely be
found necessary.
FIRE-ALARM SIGNALS.
In order to give greater publicity to the manner of
using the signals for closing the schools in bad weather,
the following regulations are here introduced : —
"To close the primary schools,* two strokes with fifteen seconds
hetween them.
To close all the schools,* two immediate strokes and after a
lapse of fifteen seconds tioo more immediate strokes.
The times for striking the bells are at 8.05 A. M., for closing
schools during the forenoon, and at 1.15 p. M., for closing them
during the afternoon.
Janitors are directed not to ring the school bells on any half-day
for which the four signals may be given for closing all the schools.
Teachers should keep their pupils informed in regard to the
foregoing regulations, and suggest to them that they listen for
signals at the times named, whenever the weather and traveling are
very bad.
If at any time pupils should appear at a school through failure
to hear or understand attempted signals for closing the schools in
bad weather, teachers who may be present are directed to care for
them as their interests most demand ; but, if a session be held,
other pupils who fail to attend are not to be marked absent."
Occasion is here taken to suggest to parents that it is
expected they will depend chiefly upon their own judg-
* Except suburban.
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ments in regard to the advisability of the attendance of
their children in had weather, as at other times.
The school authorities cannot make any regulations
which will apply with equal propriety to the attendance
of children unequally prepared in respect to suitable
clothing and varying degrees of health, or unequally
accommodated by sidewalks varying in condition chiefly
according to their locality.
Besides, the best of regulations are liable to fail of ope-
ration even in most critical times, by reason of accident
or some untoward circumstance ; nor is sufficient wisdom
given any one person always to determine the weather
even for three-quarters of an hour beforehand. Then,
too, there will generally be a diversity of opinion in
regard to conditions which should warrant the closing of
the schools in unfavorable weather.
Hence, while the signals will continue to be given
under the direction of such wisdom as experience seems
to dictate for the interests of the majority, there will be
seen, from foregoing considerations, the propriety of ex-
pecting parents to regulate the attendance of their own
children, in accordance with circumstances affecting indi-
vidual cases;
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT.
Under the head of school management I had designed
to say much ; but an examination of the limitations of
the laws under which our schools must be governed
* makes it apparent that most of my contemplated sug-
gestions would be useless.
To indicate changes in the laws for the purpose ot
securing an improved management of the schools I shall
leave to more legal minds ; for, after all the plans I can
devise, with considerable reflection upon the probable
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results of their practical operation, I am forced to the
conclusion that, after all that can be done, the good stand-
ing and success of the schools will chiefly depend upon
the extent to which the men under whose direction the
schools may be placed, will repress the influence of their
personal notions and prejudices, become informed of the
actual condition of the schools, and consult only for their
best interests.
Hence, since the essential interests of the s chools are
virtually determined by the conclusions of the respective
standing and sub- committees to which those interests are
usually referred, I feel that I cannot better advise than
suggest that such committees should be composed of those
most likely to harmonize in an earnest purpose to accom-
plish the greatest possible good.
CONCLUSION.
In conclusion, I sincerely thank you for a more liberal
form of the rules under which the superintendent is
required to serve ; and I also desire to express regret at
the withdrawal from the board of so many who have
sought conscientiously to serve the best interests of the
city.
¥M. E. BUCK,
Superintendent.
December 31, 1884.
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ORGANIZATION FOR 1885.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
GEORGE H. STEARNS, Mayor, ex-officio Chairman,
GEORGE M. TRUE,
President of the Common Council, ex-officio.
Ward 1. — Albe C. Heath,
Charles EL Manning.
Ward 2. — Benjamin C. Dean,
William C. Clarke.
Ward 3. — Nathan P. Hunt,
James E. Dodge.
Ward 4. — Samuel D. Lord,
Stephen W. Clarke.
Ward 5. — Charles A. O'Connor,
Thomas F. Collins.
Ward 6. — Jacob J. Abbott,
William H. Huse.
Ward 7. — Edwin F. Jones,
Frank B. Potter.
Ward 8. — Josiah G. Dearborn,
Timothy J. Howard.
VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
BENJAMIN C. DEAN.
CLERK OF THE BOARD.
EDWIN F. JONES.
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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.
¥M. E. BUCK.
TRUANT OFFICER.
SAMUEL BROOKS.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
Finance. — The Mayor, Messrs. S. "W. Clarke, True,
Dodge, Jones.
Salaries. — Messrs. O'Connor, Jones, Abbott.
Repairs, Furniture, and Supplies. — Messrs. Manning,
Potter, Howard.
Text-Books, Apparatus, and Studies. — Messrs. Bean,
Hunt, W. C. Clarke.
Drawing. — Messrs. Dearborn, Huse, Heath.
Music. — Messrs. Lord, Huse, Dearborn.
Fuel and Heating. — Mr. Dodge, the Mayor, Messrs.
True, Manning, W. C. Clarke.
Examination of Teachers. — Messrs. Hunt, Dean, S. ~W.
Clarke.
Attendance. — Messrs. Collins, Potter, Heath.
Health. — Messrs. Abbott, O'Connor, Howard.
SUB-COMMITTEES.
High School. — Messrs. Manning, Dean, O'Connor,
S. W. Clarke, Hunt.
Ash and Bridge Streets. — Messrs. Dean, Hunt, W. C.
Clarke.
Lincoln Street. — Messrs. Lord, Abbott, S. W. Clarke.
Spring Street. — Messrs. O'Connor, Heath, Manning.
Franklin Street. — Messrs. Dodge, Jones, Collins.
Lowell Street. — Messrs. Heath, Jones, Dearborn.
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Training School and Wilson Hill. — Messrs. Hunt, Dean,
Dodge.
Beech Street. — Messrs. Collins, Heath, Huse.
West Manchester Grammar. — Messrs. S. "W. Clarke,
Manning, Howard.
School Street and South Main Street. — Messrs. Dearborn,
Lord, Heath.
Webster Street, Blodget Street, Amoskeag, and Stark Dis-
trict. — Messrs. W. C. Clarke, Lord, Dodge.
Bakersville. — Messrs. Abbott, O'Connor, and Potter.
Hallsville and Youngsville. — Messrs. Huse, Potter,
Dearborn.
Mosquito Pond and Webster's Mills. — Messrs. Howard,
Huse, Abbott.
Goffe's Falls and Harvey District. — Messrs. Potter,
Howard, Abbott.
Evening Schools. — Messrs. Jones, "W. C. Clarke, Col-
lins.
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LIST OF TEACHERS.
Giving the Name, School, and Grade of School,
high school. beech street.
Master. — Edward R. Goodwin.
Sub-Master. — George I. Hopkins.
Assistants. — Lueretia E. Manahan.
Mary A. Buzzell.
Rocilla M. Tuson.
FRANKLIN-STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor. — Grammar Grades.
Principal. — Fred C. Baldwin.
Assistants. — Lenora C. Gilford.
Lottie R. Adams.
Carrie E. Reid.
First Floor. - — Lower Grades.
Higher Middle. — C. Augusta Abbott.
Lower Middle. — Hattie G. Flanders.
Higher Primary. — Nellie M. James.
Lower Primary. — Ella F. Sanborn.
SPRING— STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor. — Grammar Grades.
Annie 0. Heath (3d division, and first class of 4th).
Lizzie P. Gove (second class of 4th division, and
Higher Middle).
First Floor. — Lower Grades.
Lower Middle. — Fannie D. Moulton.
Higher Primary. — Nellie I. Sanderson.
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Lower Primary. — Lucia E. Esty.
Lower Primary. — Belle M. Kelley.
LINCOLN-STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor. — Grammar Grades.
Principal. — Fred W. Shattuck.
Assistants. — Annie W. Patten.
Mary J. Fife.
Isabelle R. Daniels.
First Floor. — Lower Grades.
Higher Middle. — Mary F. Barnes.
Lower Middle. — Carrie M. Gilmore.
Higher Primary. — Eva F. Tuson.
Lower Primary. — Kate M. Follansbee.
ASH-STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor. — Grammar Grades.
Principal. — J. Walter Stetson.
Assistants. — Annie A. Webster.
Mary E. Bunton.
Bertha L. Dean.
First Floor. — Lower Grades.
Higher Middle. — Nancy S. Bunton.
Lower Middle. — Kittie J. Ferren.
Higher Primary. — Emma L. Stokes.
Lower Primary. — Helen F. Wetherbee.
MAIN-STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor. — Grammar Grades.
Principal. — Frank S. Sutcliffe.
Assistant. — Cora M. Dearborn.
Higher Middle. — Mary L. Gage.
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First Floor. — Lower Grades.
Lower Middle. — Ellen E. McKean.
Lower Middle. — Nettie F. Ainsworth.
Higher Primary. — Flora M. Senter.
Mixed Primary. — Nettie C. Woodman.
WEBSTER-STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor. — Grammar Grades.
Mixed Grammar. — Mary A. Smith.
First Floor. — Lower Grades.
Mixed Middle. — Maria N. Bower.
Mixed Primary. — Carrie I. Stevens.
BLODGET-STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor.
Higher Primary, — Gertrude H. Brooks.
First Floor.
Lower Primary. — Florence A. Nichols.
LOWELL-STREET SCHOOLS (CORNER CHESTNUT).
Second Floor.
Higher Primary. — Helen M. Morrill.
First Floor.
Mixed Primary. — Georgia A. Wyman.
Lower Primary. — Nina D. Annis.
MERRIMACK-STREET SCHOOLS (CORNER UNION).
Training School.
Principal. — Olive Adele Evers.
A lower middle school, a higher and two lower primary
schools, embracing first four years of school work. Prin-
cipal is assisted by members of Training Class.
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WILSON HILL.
Lower Primary. — Ella Hope.
BEECH-STREET SCHOOLS (CORNER SPRUCE).
First Floor.
Lower Primary. — Georgianna Dow.
SCHOOL-STREET SCHOOLS.
Second Floor.
Mixed Primary. — Augusta S. Downs.
Lower Primary. — Jennie F. Bailey.
First Floor.
Lower Primary. — Clara E. Woods.
Lower Primary. — Mary W. Mitchell.
SOUTH-MAIN-STREET SCHOOLS.
Higher Primary. — Alice G. Lord.
Lower Primary. — Delle E. Haines.
UNGRADED SCHOOLS.
No. 1, Stark District. — Susie H. Frame.
2, Amoskeag. — Etta J. Carley.
Mixed Primary. — Mary G. Tynan.
3, Bakersville. — Lizzie A. Burns.
Higher Primary. — S. Izetta Locke.
Lower Primary. — Edith M. Stebbins.
4, Goffe's Falls. — Georgie A. ISTute.
5, Harvey District. — Ella F. Barker.
6, Webster's Mills. — Susie G. Woodman.
7, Hallsville. — Addie C. Prescott.
8, Youngsville. — Olive J. Randall.
9, Mosquito Pond. — Olive A. Rowe.
SPECIAL TEACHER.
Music — J. J. Kimball.
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CERTIFICATED AND RESIDENT GRADUATES OF THE TRAINING
SCHOOL NOT PERMANENTLY EMPLOYED IN TEACHING,
IN THE ORDER OF THEIR DATES OF GRADUATION.
f Fannie L. Sanborn.
* Bessie M. Hall.
* Alta C. Willand.
*Lelia A. Brooks.
* Martha E. Sanborn.
f G-enevieve L. "Whitten.
OTHERS NOT HERE EMPLOYED IN TEACHING, WHO HAVE
CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION.
Maud Bell, Fannie L. Perry, Fannie E. Smith, Etta C.
McLaren, Martha T. Learnard, Lizzie M. McAffee,
Hattie J. Hoyt, and "William F. Gibson. All certificated
for grammar and lower grades.
Helen W. Poor, Susan C. Eastman, Belle F. Small,
Hattie M. Ellis, Hattie E. Merrill, and Alithea M. Hutch-
ins. Certificated for middle and primary grades.
MEMBERS OF TRAINING SCHOOL, FEBRUARY, 1885.
May F. Nutt,f May J. Hickey,f Nina B. Croning,f
Carrie A. F. Bartlett.*
JANITORS.
Webster Street, Blodget Street, and Amoskeag.
Charles M. Norton.
High School, Ash Street, Bridge Street, and Wilson Hill.
John S. Avery.
Franklin Street and Lincoln Street.
William Stevens.
* Certificated for grammar and lower grades,
t Certificated for middle and primary grades.
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Spring Street and Lowell Street.
George "W. Varney.
Merrimack Street and Spruce Street.
James "Watts.
Piscataquog Schools [Main Street, School Street, and South
Main Street).
D. H. Morgan.
Bakersville School.
H. C. Dickey.
CALENDAR, 1885.
"Winter term of twelve weeks opens January 5, closes
March 27. Vacation of two weeks.
Spring term of eleven weeks opens April 13, closes
June 26. Vacation of ten weeks.
Fall term of fourteen weeks opens September 7, closes
December 11. Vacation of three weeks.
REPORT
OF THE
CITY SOLICITOR.
EEPOET
CITY SOLICITOR
Jo His Honor the Mayor, and Gentlemen of the City
Councils : —
Your Solicitor herewith submits his annual report for
the year 1884.
In assuming the duties of the office at the beginning of
the year, the law matters in which the city was interested
were found to be in a more or less complicated condition,
owing to the long illness of my predecessor. It was
necessary to collect the papers and documents pertaining
to the office under difficulties, on account of the absence
from the city, by reason of illness at that time, of the
retiring solicitor.
These papers were collected and properly filed, and
have since been kept at my office for the reference of
proper city officials. During the year I have attended
every meeting and investigation held by the joint stand-
ing committee on claims. Fifteen meetings were held,
and individually, and with the committee, I have investi-
gated eight claims.
The total sum of claims filed, where amounts were
stated, was $10,895 ; the amount allowed by the commit-
tee was $200.
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Stringent rules were adopted and maintained by the
committee, relative to the admission of claims not filed
in strict accordance with the statute.
The following is a synopsis of all claims coming before
the committee : —
George E. Mitchell, damage to stock by leakage in
water pipe over his store in City Hall building. Al-
lowed $60.
D. C. Whittemore, damage to horse and sleigh on
North Main street, $25. Given leave to withdraw.
Amherst Emery, $500, for injuries by falling on Am-
herst street, February 11. Given leave to withdraw. Suit
has since been brought.
Catharine O'Grady, $400, for injuries by falling on
Water street, January 18. Given leave to withdraw.
Agnes McComb, $100, for injuries by falling on Cen-
tral street, January 29. Allowed $25.
Elton Harrington, $300, for injuries by falling on Elm
street, February 9. Given leave to withdraw.
Timothy Mahoney, $200, for injuries by falling on Elm
street, January 13. Given leave to withdraw.
Mary McCook, $300, for injuries by falling on Pine
street, December 27, 1883. Given leave to withdraw.
John Shea, $2,000 for injuries received by falling on
Bridge street, opposite block owned by Joseph R. Wes-
ton and the Connor heirs. The alleged defect was an
insecure bulkhead in the sidewalk. Given leave to with-
draw. Suit has been brought, and the owners have been
notified by the city to appear and defend.
Patrick Kelley, $500, for injuries by falling on Elm
street, January 9. Given leave to withdraw.
Bartholomew Bresnehan, $50, for injuries to person
and team, occasioned by collision with an ash heap in
Park back street. Given leave to withdraw.
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William T. Morgan, damage to team by reason of a
washout on Franklin street, March 24. Allowed $25.
John Cremmen, $500, for injuries by falling on Elm
street. Given leave to withdraw. Suit has been brought.
Emma Beauvais, $5,000, for injuries by falling on
Manchester street, and on Hanover street opposite the
residence of Dr. E. Custer on February 11. Given leave
to withdraw. Suit has been brought.
Mrs. M. J. James, injuries by falling on Lowell street,
January 28. Alderman Foss, chairman of the committee,
and your solicitor conferred with representatives of Mrs.
James, but no settlement could be agreed upon, and she
was given leave to withdraw. Suit has since been
brought.
George B. Brown, $200, for injuries to horse on Gore
street, May 8. Given leave to withdraw.
Miller & Clarkson, $50, damage to horse and harness
on Gore street, May 8. Given leave to withdraw.
Oscar B. Laport, $400, damages to laundry caused by
backing up of water in sewer, in freshet, March 27. Given
leave to withdraw, and suit has since been brought.
Arrah W. Prescott, $20, for damages to team on Web-
ster-street extension, January 28. Allowed $20.
Willie E. Prescott, $40, for injuries to person by being
thrown from a team on Webster-street extension, January
28. Allowed $40.
Albert F. Davis, $25, for damage to sleigh on Mam-
moth road, March 3. Given leave to withdraw by reason
of defect in notice. Upon petition to the supreme court
he was given leave to file a new notice, and after a hearing
upon new notice was given leave to withdraw.
Barbara Murray and Bridget Consodine filed claims
for injuries, but failing to appear before the committee
after repeated notifications, they were given leave to
withdraw.
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Dr. C. M. Dodge, claim for grading street near his
residence. Sent back to board of aldermen for reference
to committee on streets.
James B. Scott, injuries received by breaking of bridge
over Cohas brook, on Nutt road, August 14. Given leave
to withdraw. Suit has since been brought.
C. H. Flagg, $125, for damage to horse and carriage by
breaking of bridge over Cohas brook, August 14. Al-
lowed $50.
J. W. Reed & Son, $50, for injury to horse by falling
into cesspool opposite Barr & Clapp's block. Allowed
Thomas Franker, $25, for damage to wagon on Park
street. Given leave to withdraw.
John W. ISToyes and Helen A. F. Cochrane, injuries to
persons and damage to team on Park street. They failed
to appear before the committee after due notice, and
were given leave to withdraw. Suits have since been
brought.
Thomas Hamilton claimed damages for personal injuries
sustained by falling on sidewalk. Failing to appear after
notice, given leave to withdraw.
Eliza Sykes, personal injuries received September 9, on
Hooksett road, occasioned by front wheel of wagon
becoming entangled in telegraph wire. Damages claimed,
$3,000. No hearing has yet been had on this claim.
Thomas Jones, damage to furniture by backing up of
water in sewer at time of freshet, March 27. Hearing
begun, and continued for action by the new board.
At the March term, 1884, of the supreme court, there
were eighteen cases pending against the city, and two
petitions for assessment of damages for real estate taken
for highways.
These cases were as follows : —
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Simon Clark, Admr., v. Manchester.
William Clark, aged three years and nine months, on
the 27th of September, 1879, fell into a reservoir on
Douglas street and was drowned. Suit was brought
by Simon Clark, as administrator, to recover damages.
Action still pending.
Sarah A. Davis v. Manchester.
This action was tried at the January term, 1882, and a
verdict of $2,000 for plaintiff was rendered. Exceptions
were taken by the counsel for defendant, and case re-
served. At December law term verdict was set aside and
new trial granted. Able counsel, engaged previous to
the present incumbent assuming the office, conducted the
case for the city, with the assistance of your solicitor.
Yerdict for 1,988, rendered against the city.
Adaline J. Geoffroy v. Manchester.
Settlement was made for $1,200 before coming to trial.
Hannah Burpee v. Manchester.
Case prepared for trial, when plaintiff withdrew, and
judgment was rendered for defendant.
Mary A. Patten v. Manchester.
Tried by the court, and plaintiff was non-suited.
Caroline M. Davis v. Manchester.
Tried by jury. Verdict for defendant.
Timothy Carr v. Manchester.
Tried by court, and damages awarded plaintiff.
Annie Kenney v. Manchester.
Margaret Kenney v. Manchester.
Benjamin F. Merrill v. Manchester.
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Suits brought to recover damages alleged to have been
occasioned by the horse-railroad. These suits have been
assumed by horse-railroad company, and disposed of by
them.
Thatcher M. Conant v. Manchester.
This action was brought at the May term, 1883, of the
supreme court, to recover a balance claimed to be due
plaintiff for labor in 1878. Trial by court, and judgment
rendered for plaintiff.
John M. Ryan v. Manchester.
Action brought to recover damages for personal inju-
ries. Judgment for defendant by agreement.
M. L. Clementine Gagnon v. Manchester.
Action to recover damages for personal injuries. Still
pending.
DOLPHAS BENNOIT V. MANCHESTER.
Action to recover damages for personal injuries alleged
to have been caused by defect in highway near corner of
Elm and Central streets. Trial at March term, resulting
in a disagreement of the jury. Still pending.
Mary Carney v. Manchester.
Action to recover damages for personal injuries. Trial
by court. Judgment for the city.
Mary Frain v. Manchester.
Action to recover damages for personal injuries. Trial
by jury, resulting in a disagreement. Still pending.
Upon the session's docket were the two following
cases : —
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Trustees of N. H. Industrial School v. Manchester.
For an assessment of damages for land on Elm street
taken for highway. A hearing was had before the county
commissioners.
Eleanor B. Gilford v. Manchester.
For an assessment of damages for land taken for high-
way.
Upon a hearing by the commissioners, the sum of $200
was awarded, from which award the plaintiff has appealed
to the supreme court for a jury trial.
The two following cases have been brought by the city
during the past year : —
Manchester v. William P. Richardson.
This action is brought to recover the sum of $442.23,
being the amount of a judgment obtained by Kate
Tooher for injuries received by falling in front of Rich-
ardson's block on Birch street. Still pending.
Manchester v. David H. ISTutt.
To recover $347.87, cash paid out by overseers of the
poor for support of defendant's wife. Still pending.
At the September term, 1884, the following suits for
personal injuries were entered, and are still pending : —
Emma Beauvais v.. Manchester.
John Cremmen v. Manchester.
Amherst Emery v. Manchester.
John Shea v. Manchester.
Hannah Gorman v. Manchester.
John W. Noyes v. Manchester.
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Helen A. F. Cochrane v. Manchester.
Mrs. M. J. James v. Manchester.
At the same term suits were brought by : —
Julius Herman v. Manchester.
For alleged damage to building on Central street by
the digging of a ditch, by the city, in such a manner as
to cause the underpinning of said building to settle and
crack. Still pending.
Oscar B. Laport v. Manchester.
For damage to laundry by backing of water in sewer.
Still pending.
At this term a petition for an injunction and mandamus
was filed by
"The City of Manchester,
Henry S. Perry, ^ Sub-trustees
„ -rrr o James A. Weston, > of the
Calvin W. Stevens v. I Jqhn e ^^^ J Am?g Cem#
Frank D. Hanscom,
Orrison Webber.
The petitioner, Calvin W.Stevens, sets out that for four
years last past he has owned and occupied a dwelling-
house situated at a distance of twenty-one rods from the
Amoskeag Cemetery, that in August, 1883, the city pur-
chased of Frank D. Hanscom land for addition to the
cemetery, that this addition brought the burial lots within
four rods of said dwelling-house, and that in August,
1884, Arthur 0. Webber was buried in the parcel pur-
chased of Hanscom, and within sixteen rods of Stevens's
house ; and prays that the said defendants be enjoined
against any use of said parcel, within twenty roda of said
dwelling-house, as a cemetery, and that they be com-
manded to remove the dead body of said Webber beyond
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the limits of twenty rods of said dwelling-house. Defend-
ants have filed a general demurrer, and the questions
arising on the demurrer have been reserved.
A suit was brought by John W. Driscoll to recover
damages for personal injuries received on Bridge street,
caused by alleged defective highway, but was dropped
before entry.
A suit was brought in Rockingham county, in 1879, by
the Town of Auburn v. the City of Manchester, for damage
to highway alleged to have been caused by the raising
of the water in Lake Massabesic by reason of the city
water-works' dam at the outlet of the lake. Able counsel
was engaged by the board of water commissioners for
the water-works, and your solicitor acted for the city.
A very careful preparation for trial was made, a greater
part of two weeks being so occupied ; but, before coming
to trial, a proposition for settlement was made and ac-
cepted, the parties agreeing to divide the expense of rub-
bling the section of road claimed to have been damaged,
and each pay their own costs of suit.
A number of city cases remaining upon the docket
would probably have been disposed of at the September
term but for the death of Judge Clinton W. Stanley,
which made it necessary to continue cases that at the
time of his death were marked for trial.
Owing to the large amount of contract work that has
been done for the city in the past year, a considerable
portion of the solicitor's time has been occupied in draw-
ing the agreements and other necessary papers.
In January, 1884, I was instructed to act with the city
engineer in preparing an ordinance regarding the care
and control of the cemeteries. ■ After visiting Lowell and
Boston and examining their ordinances and methods, and
getting valuable information from the officials having in
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charge their cemeteries, a satisfactory ordinance was drawn
and subsequently accepted.
I have attended every session of the police court when
it was necessary for counsel to act for the prosecution of
criminal matters, and have given legal opinions when
called upon by officials in the various departments of the
city government.
The business of the office has greatly increased during
the past few years, and the disposition of the large num-
ber of cases now pending in the courts, with the other
duties incumbent upon the solicitor, require a great deal
of work that cannot be stated in detail, and is sufficient
to fully, and profitably to the city, occupy the entire time
and attention of the officer.
In conclusion, I desire to acknowledge my indebtedness
to the various officials of the city for the uniformly kindly
services and ready assistance which they have rendered
me in the performance of my duties.
Respectfully presented.
GEORGE W. PRESCOTT.
City Solicitor.
REPORT
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON CITY FARM.
REPORT
JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON CITY FARM.
To His Honor the Mayor, and Members of the City Councils
of Manchester : —
Gentlemen, — In presenting their annual report for
the year ending December 31, 1884, your committee take
much pleasure in being able to record continued good
management and the completion of many needed im-
provements.
Beginning at the first of the year, an ice-house with a
capacity of seventy-five tons was erected and filled with
ice from Stevens' pond. The total cost of the construc-
tion of this house was only a little more than double the
expense incurred for ice the previous summer.
Up to February of the present year a small flock of
poultry had been kept in an old carriage-house. At this
time a new and commodious hen-house was built, and
the number of fowls increased and the strain improved.
Previous to this year the facilities for draining the sew-
age from the house were wholly inadequate. As early
in the spring as the weather would permit, two hundred
and twenty-five feet of eight-inch pipe were laid, and a cis-
tern with a capacity of six hundred barrels was put in
to receive this sewage, which has since been utilized for
fertilizing purposes. Upon the completion of the spring
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work a two-hundred-ton silo was put in, which was fin-
ished in August. In connection with the silo, a store-
house 74 x 75 feet was erected upon the south side.
During last winter a considerable amount of work was
accomplished in clearing the brush and fallen trees from
the meadow east of the house.
The time not required for work upon land already
under cultivation, was utilized in clearing and stocking
down some five acres of land on Bridge street. Some
two hundred feet of ditching have been put in, and a vast
amount of work accomplished in improving fences and
walls, which were badly in need of repairs. One hun-
dred and fifty choice fruit trees have been set out during
the year, which are in a flourishing condition and bid
fair to be a source of revenue in the near future.
Owing to the excessive drouth of the previous year the
hay crop is not as large as usual ; the other crops, how-
ever, show a large increase over any preceding year.
There were raised 800 bushels of potatoes, 525 bushels of
corn upon five acres, 7 tons of oat fodder, 85 bushels of
turnips, 250 head of cabbage, 45 bushels of carrots, 25
bushels of onions, 30 bushels of pop-corn, 30 bushels of
beans, 1 ton of squashes and pumpkins, 80 barrels of
apples, and 135 tons of ensilage, the latter from seven
acres. An exhibit of corn shown at the New England
Fair was awarded first premium.
During the year there has been a marked improvement
in the live stock. The receipts from the sale of milk
amounted to $2,350.03, against $1,268.21 in 1883.
At the time of the prevalence of the hog cholera, last
spring, about twent}^ choice pigs of the Chester variety
were lost. The Chester boar and the pair of heavy draft
horses exhibited at the New England Fair received first
premiums.
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In conclusion, it is but just to award the highest praise
to the efficient management, careful oversight, and faith-
ful services of the superintendent, Mr. Jeremiah Garvin,
and in this connection we would not forget the most
acceptable manner in which Mrs. Garvin has conducted
the internal affairs of the institution. At the beginning
of Mr. Garvin's administration, at the suggestion of
Mayor Putnam, a new system of book-keeping, similar to
that in use at the county farm, was adopted. The books
have been in charge of Mr. E. J. Garvin, and present a
uniformly neat and business-like appearance.
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS.
Total expense of farm
Interest .
Total receipts .
Bills receivable
Difference in stock .
Permanent improvements
•$2,135 32
Paid city treasurer and charged to account . 370 50
.$11,026 88
. 1,000 00
$12,026 88
. 3,670 90
$8,355 98
408 49
$7,947 49
. 3,217 85
$4,729 64
. 2,594 32
$1,764 82
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Total number of weeks' board of paupers and prisoners,
1,673.
Average cost per week per capita, one dollar, five cents
and twelve twenty-fifths.
J. F. CLOTTGH,
E. P. JOHNSON,
SAMUEL LTOT,
S. P. CA^ON,
H. A. HORTON,
Joint Standing Committee on City Farm.
REPORT
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR.
REPORT
OVERSEERS OF THE POOR
Jo the Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council of the City
of Manchester : —
In compliance with the ordinances of said city, the
Overseers of the Poor herewith present their annual re-
port for the year 1884.
The whole number of paupers supported at the City
Farm during the year has been thirty-four, at a cost of
one dollar and six cents per week for each pauper.
The whole number of families that have received more
or less assistance off the farm during the year has been
forty, consisting of one hundred and twenty-five persons,
all of whom had a settlement in this city. Four of the
number died during the year. The whole number sup-
ported at the Insane Asylum for the first six months of
the year has been three, at a cost of four dollars per week
for each person. During the last six months of the year
those three insane persons were removed from the asylum
to the county farm, where they are supported at a cost of
two dollars per week for each person. Two of this num-
ber have been supported at the asylum during the past
six years, and are incurable. The whole number of per-
sons at the State Industrial School, chargeable to the city,
has been five, at a cost of one dollar and fifty cents per
week for each person.
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The overseers of the poor have assisted the paupers ofi
the farm from the several wards of the city, as follows : —
"Ward number one . . . . $13 00
"Ward number two
Ward number three
Ward number four
Ward number five
Ward number six
Ward number seven
Ward number eight
54 00
154 96
45 13
695 58
185 72
0 00
175 50
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS ALLOWED.
Industrial School ....
$2,119 27
Insane Asylum ....
265 17
County of Hillsborough
146 80
Towns, Londonderry and Lancaster
99 71
Blanks and stationery
10 31
Medicine, police station .
4 05
$1,323 89
Cash received from county of Hillsborough
$2,645 31
$3,969 20
1,824 87
$2,144 33
Total cost for the year
All of which is respectfully submitted.
WILLIAM H. MAXWELL, Clerk, Ward 1,
JOHN E. STEARNS, Ward 2,
JAMES SUTCLIFFE, Ward 3,
HORACE GORDON, Ward 4,
PATRICK A. DEVINE, Ward 5,
PETER O. WOODMAN, Ward 6,
ELBRIDGE G. WOODMAN, Ward 7,
WILLIAM WEBER, Ward 8,
Overseers of the Poor.
REPORT
COMMITTEE ON CEMETERIES.
REPORT
OF THE
TRUSTEES OF CEMETERIES.
To His Honor the Mayor, and City Councils of the
City of Manchester: —
Gentlemen, — The trustees beg leave to report that they
organized according to the provisions of the new city-
ordinance relating to cemeteries, and they herewith sub-
mit the reports of the Sub-Trustees, who have been
charged with the sole care and management of their
respective cemeteries, and of the Treasurer, each of
which reports has received the approval of the full
board.
SYLVANLJS B. PUTNAM,
Sec'y of Trustees of Cemeteries.
VALLEY CEMETERY.
The Sub-Trustees of the Valley Cemetery respect-
fully submit the following report for the year 1884 : —
RECEIPTS.
To appropriation .
. $2,000 00
tomb fees
71 00
water rents
130 00
opening graves
135 50
sale of lots
115 40
care of lots
258 00
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$2,709 90
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EXPENDITURES.
Paid F. B. Balch, superintendent
. $609 75
S. B. Duke, labor
231 50
A. F. Hall, labor .
188 70
Daniels & Co., hardware
64 41
John B. Varick, hardware
26 94
William C. Rogers, hardware
i 11 50
John H. Maynard, repairs .
15 55
Head & Dowst, repairs
7 01
L. M. Aldrich, repairs .
3 35
C. H. "Wood, painting .
2 75
J. J. Abbott, painting .
76
William B. Abbott, painting
59 88
Pettee & Adams .
8 35
H. W. Home
20 10
James Nutt .
17 00
D. A. Simons
1 60
S. B. Putnam
4 00
T. H. Tuson, printing .
4 50
Horace Stearns
20 00
Jacob F. James .
6 00
W. H. Bennett .
9 00
W. D. Hunter
5 25
Frank Dickey-
37 50
George Whitford, teaming
284 92
A. H. Lowell, fountains
221 86
Thomas A. Lane, pipe anc
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labor ....
267 85
water commissioners
102 90
F. S. Wort-hen, trees .
38 85
21 individuals, as per bills
120 58
By balance on hand Dec. 31, 1884
317 54
$2,709 90
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During the year Mr. F. B. Balch, the superintendent,
has, under the direction of the trustees, made many im-
provements, having laid 202 feet of one-inch and 906
feet of two-inch water pipe, so that water is now available
in nearly all parts of the valley, besides having laid 200
feet of eight-inch drainage pipe, with three catch-basins, to
carry off the surplus water that accumulated in many
places in the spring to the depth of several feet, and put in
nine iron drinking-fountains, graded the public grounds,
reset the head-stones on a line, graveled the paths, re-
moved many of the old iron fences that had become un-
sightly, cut out many of the old trees and replaced them
with young maples, and has performed his duties with
strict fidelity to the interests of the city, and with courtesy
to all with whom he has come in contact.
And in conclusion your trustees desire to call your
attention to the necessity of having a new receiving tomb,
the old one being inadequate to accommodate the public,
many having to use private tombs in wdiich to tempora-
rily deposit their dead:
Submitted to full board January 27, and approved.
C. H. G. FOSS,
A. A. AINSWORTH,
GEO. C. GELMORE,
D. 0. FURSTALD,
B. W. HELL,
Sub-Trustees on Valley Cemetery.
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PIXE GROVE CEMETERY.
The Sub-Trustees of Pine Grove Cemetery beg leave to
submit the following annual report for the year 1884 : —
The attention of the sub-trustees, upon their appoint-
ment, was immediately called to the imperative necessity
of an unfailing water supply, without which all efforts
toward beautifying and adorning the grounds would be
utterly futile. The water commissioners, with commend-
able enterprise and zeal, extended their water pipes down
the Calef road to the east entrance of the cemetery, and
from that point, the sub-trustees laid distributing pipes
through the main avenues, and to such points as, in their
judgment, stood most in need of an immediate supply of
water.
Although the water was not available for use until
about the middle of August, yet its effect upon the lots
where it was used was very marked, and fully demon-
strated the wisdom of the outlay. The interest of lot-
owners, who have heretofore labored in vain to beautify
their lots, has revived, and the sub-trustees are assured
that the coming season will show a degree of improvement
in the general appearance of the cemetery unprecedented
in its history, and that the investment will prove a profit-
able one pecuniarily.
The total expenditure for the introduction of water
thus far amounts to S4.138.20. A further expenditure
will be needed to extend the water-works to all parts of
the cemetery where lot-owners require it ; and for this
purpose an appropriation of at least $500 is asked.
Another permanent and much needed improvement
has been inaugurated by the sub-trustees in the erection
of an addition to the old tool-house, which is now ap-
proaching completion. The plans and specifications for
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the new building were furnished by Wm. M. Butterfield,
architect, the contract for its construction was awarded
to John F. Seaward, the price being $922, exclusive
of foundation and chimney, no part of which has yet been
paid. The old building, which had become entirely in-
adequate to the wants of the cemetery, and afforded no
conveniences for the public, has been utilized as an L to
the new part under construction, and the whole structure,
instead of being unsightly and repulsive, as was the
former apology for a building, will be attractive in ap-
pearance, convenient, and sufficiently spacious for the
needs of the superintendent, and an inviting and com-
fortable resort for those whose business or pleasure calls
them to the Pine Grove Cemetery.
The sub-trustees desire to supply the superintendent's
office with suitable desks and furniture, and with a safe
of sufficient capacity to receive and preserve the records,
books, vouchers, plans, and other papers of value, for
which there have never been adequate facilities ; to furnish
the waiting-room and ladies' apartment for the comfort
and convenience of the public, and to tastefully lay out
and beautify the grounds about the building. The unex-
pended balance of the appropriation of last year in the
hands of the treasurer will be sufficient to answer the
claim of the contractor for the amount due him, and an
appropriation of $500 will enable the committee to per-
fect their plans and add to the cemetery a tasteful and
serviceable improvement, which they are confident will
be appreciated by the patrons of the cemetery, and which
will aid materially its future growth and development.
During the year the sub-trustees have expended upon
the iron fence which surrounds a portion of the cemetery
the sum of $405.67. Of this amount the sum of 367.08
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was paid for gates, iron posts, circles, and labor in the
construction of a new main entrance on the west side.
The unfavorable comments and numerous complaints
respecting the old gates, their insufficiency in size and
strength for the extensive travel at that point, together
with their fractured and generally dilapidated condition,
made this improvement necessary, and forced the commit-
tee to defer other expenditures, which should be made for
the protection of the old lot and in inclosing the recent
purchases, until further provision was made therefor.
The sum of $31.69 was paid for painting the fence, and
$6.90 for incidental repairs. The avenue from the main en-
trance, running easterly across the lot, has been extended
to the Calef road, and the old gates, which were removed
from the main entrance, have been placed in position on
the east end of this avenue.
In the immediate future this will be an important ap-
proach to the grounds, and the attention of the trustees
and of the city government is called to the demand for
an iron fence upon the east line of the cemetery. The
present growth of the cemetery is on this side ; it em-
braces some of the finest lots and locations in the yard,
and the projected work of the coming season will bring
into the market large and otherwise desirable areas of
land, graded and laid out into lots and lawns. The only
drawback to a rapid sale of these lots is the miserable old
rail fence which disgraces the city upon that side of the
cemetery, and which should be replaced by a substantial
iron fence like that on the west side and a portion of the
north end.
Purchases were made in 1883, by the city, of two lots of
land lying north of the old cemetery, containing in all
nearly twenty-one acres. The larger of the two lots has
been paid for the current year out of the unexpended
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balance of last year's appropriation, the amount so ex-
pended being $3,090.
■ This land will soon be required for burials, and it is of
the utmost importance that the early work upon this land
should not be done at hap-hazard, without design or an
intelligent conception of the natural beauties with which
the lot is endowed to a remarkable degree. The commit-
tee have recently taken the advice of W. H. Manning, a
skillful landscape-gardener and architect, who has exam-
ined the location, and sketches of his plans and designs
have received the approval of the committee. To carry
out the work proposed, to perfect plans, lay out the new
lot, clear and build the avenues, will require at least $300.
The new lot should also be fenced, and the sub-trustees
suggest the discontinuance of the street now open across
the north end of the old lot, and the removal of the iron
fence therefrom to the west and north of the new lot ; the
rest may as well be inclosed with a wooden fence, which
can be cheaply constructed from lumber on the lot. A
sufficient appropriation for this purpose, and for the con-
struction of an iron fence on a portion of the east line of
the old lot, is respectfully desired. During the year the
sub-trustees have paid for labor and salary of the super-
intendent, Byron A. Stearns, the sum of $3,073.96.
Much extra labor has been required in consequence
of the introduction of city water, principally on account
of the destruction of the avenues where the water pipes
were laid. It became necessary to regravel all these
avenues, and as the work of regrading could better and
more economically be done at this time, where it was re-
quired, five of the principal avenues were cut down from
one to four feet on the high ground, and filled in low
places. The general appearance of the grounds is by thia
means much improved, and the value of adjoining lota
enhanced thereby.
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A plot of land south of " Hillside Lawn," in one of
the most desirable positions, heretofore useless for burial
places and detractive to the general beauty of the locality,
has been cleared, the stumps of the large pines pulled out,
over four hundred loads of gravel and loam put upon it,
and it is now ready to be laid into lots as desirable as any
in the cemetery, and put upon the market. About an
acre and a half of land at the south end of the lot has
been cleared and graded, and will be ready for sale early
in the spring. Several low plots on the east side have
been raised by carting in hundreds of loads of gravel and
loam, and have been given a value for lots where before
the land was unavailable. This work should be continued
the coming year, and a sufficient amount of desirable
territory be laid out to answer the demand for burial lots
in this cemetery. But few new lots have been laid out
the past year, and there is a great scarcity of salable lots
from which to select.
The committee are of the opinion that $2,500 will be
required for labor and salaries the coming year.
A contract has been made by the sub-trustees with a
society of Swedes organized for that purpose, by which a
lawn plot is to be set apart to their uses, and burials be
guaranteed to them therein for five dollars per burial.
The committee are under obligations to properly prepare
this lawn for the purposes for which it is designed and
already laid out, and they estimate that $150 will be re-
quired therefor.
The plot of land set apart for a public burial ground,
where seven hundred and fifty interments have been
made, has become filled, and a new " Public Ground "
has been decided upon, but not fully laid out, at the south
end of the cemetery.
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The committee are of the opinion that due respect
to the unfortunates who are compelled to make use of
this obscure place for the burial of their dead, demands
that the lot should be thoroughly laid out, graded, and
properly cared for, and they estimate that not less than
$200 will put it into creditable condition and procure the
necessary headstones for use during the year.
Many persons of limited means, unable to purchase a
lot, who now feel compelled to bury their dead in the
public ground, would gladly pay a fair compensation for
a single grave, which they might own and control as other
lots are held. The committee, early in the year, had this
matter under consideration, and were unanimous in the
opinion that a lawn should be prepared for this purpose,
to be known as " Pilgrim Lawn," and an article was
inserted in the new By-Laws (page 10), imposing condi-
tions upon which single graves may be purchased therein.
Lack of funds and time has thus far prevented the con-
summation of this very desirable improvement, and the
committee hope that this matter may not be forgotten
in the coming appropriation. $150 will be required for
this lawn.
During the past year considerable progress has been
made toward beautifying and adorning the cemetery.
Plots of ground which could not be made available for
burial lots on account of their size, location, or shape
have been graded, loamed, and set out with flowers and
shrubbery, or covered with sward. The efforts in this
direction have been systematically prosecuted under the
skillful direction of W. H. Manning, and if the plan
adopted is fostered by appropriations sufficient to secure
some progress each year, a degree of attractiveness and
beauty will speedily result, sufficient to more than com-
pensate for the required outlay.
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The expenditures this year in this direction have
amounted to $125.49 for trees, shrubs, and flowers, and
$33 for three stone vases. The committee have inclosed
a plot upon the new purchase, and prepared it for a
nursery in which to place small trees, shrubs, and ever-
greens, which can be obtained at a low price, and grow
them for ornamental purposes as they may be required,
at a less price than they could otherwise be furnished.
To stock this nursery, and provide the trees, shrubs,
and flowers which it will be desirable to use in the cem-
etery the coming season, will require an appropriation of
at least $200.
The insufficiency of water supply in the past has been
not less an obstacle to the development of the cemetery,
than the impossibility of obtaining an adequate supply of
suitable loam with which to grade the lots and floral plots.
What little has heretofore been procurable has been
largely obtained from the light, sandy land in that neigh-
borhood, possessing but little fertility, and being an im-
provement in color only, over the sandy soil of the Pine
Grove. Feeling that water alone could not make such
soil productive, and that the willingness of lot-owners to
aid the committee in their efforts to place the Pine Grove
on a footing with the best of the many beautiful ceme-
teries of New England would be unavailing without an
unfailing supply of material, they purchased of the
Stark Mills a large lot of excellent loam, nearly three
hundred and fifty loads of which have already been de-
livered at the cemetery. The committee regard it a piece
of extreme good fortune to secure this for the benefit of
lot-owners and the city, and as most of it will eventually
be sold for the improvement of lots, the income will
nearly balance the expenditure which will be required for
this item. The bill for this loam will be between seven
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and eight hundred dollars, and should be provided for in
the year's appropriations. The superintendent has sup-
plemented this supply with one hundred and twenty-five
loads of rich muck, taken from the pond on the " Straw
lot " and drawn to the cemetery for future use in grading
for lots and beds.
It will be the part of economy to continue this, as the
muck, after sufficient exposure, will be valuable, and the
pond from which it is taken will be gradually improved
and fitted for the ornamentation of the new grounds.
Two hundred dollars is believed to be a sufficient sum
for this purpose.
Not least among the improvements of the year, is the
introduction of " catch-basins " in places where heretofore
water has been retained in wet times, sometimes to the
depth of over two feet. Five of these catch-basins have
been built the present year as an experiment, and their
marked efficiency fully warrants an expenditure for drain-
age by this means the coming season.
During the year the sub-trustees have caused the re-
moval of one hedge and one iron fence, the only remain-
ing relics of that doubtful taste which formerly tolerated
such evidences of exclusiveness, and now the only barrier
to a restoration of harmony and uniformity of grade, and
a banishment of the gloomy and neglected appearance of
the older portions of the cemetery, is the existence of so
many granite curbings, of all varieties, patterns, grades,
and shapes, often rendered more conspicuous and objec-
tionable by the utter neglect of the lot within. The
newer portions of the cemetery, which have been taste-
fully laid out, with uniform grades and well cropped,
open lawns, present a strong and pleasing contrast to the
irregular and inharmonious fortifications of stone once
thought to be desirable, but which an improved public
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taste is fast driving from the leading cemeteries. The
committee regret that a few even yet persist in barri-
cading their lots with granite boulders ; but they are en-
couraged in their efforts to promote the interests of the
Pine Grove, by the noticeable improvement in public
taste, and the ready preference which is given to lawn
lots and to regrading old lots upon a similar plan. Lots
adjoining these stone dungeons are unsalable, and happily
the tendencies and growth of the public judgment are
averse to them.
The work of the committee and of the officers and
employes has been greatly facilitated by the adoption of
by-laws and rules and regulations, which have been
printed, with other valuable information, in pamphlet
form, and distributed to the lot-owners.
The report of the Pine Grove committee of last year
called attention to " irregularities on the part of lot-own-
ers in the grading of their lots, improperly changing the
lines, making encroachments upon the walks," etc., etc.,
a fact which had been none too strongly characterized by
the city engineer in his report of the same year, and one
which calls out the outspoken condemnation, often vigor-
ously expressed, of every one who witnesses the evil results
of their depredations. The matter thus referred to us has
received the vigorous treatment it deserved, and ought ear-
lier to have had meted out to it, by the enactment and en-
forcement of Art. 1 of the new " Rules and Regulations,"
which, in substance, provides that no other person than
the proprietor himself shall perform any work upon a lot
without a written permit from the superintendent, under
whose supervision and control the work shall be per-
formed. No further trouble has been experienced in this
direction, and it is believed that the matter referred to us
by our predecessors has been successfully dealt with,
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although the means employed have made food for grum-
blers, who would be exceedingly unhappy if they were
without something to find fault with.
As will be seen by an examination of the by-laws, the
avenues have been renamed, and the paths soon will be
also. It is desirable that the names should be indicated
upon the avenues and paths, that the public may be able
to find the localities they desire, and the sub-trustees rec-
ommend that this be done the coming year.
The burials in the Pine Grove Cemetery already exceed
all others, and the ratio is largely increasing.
If there is necessity for greater receiving-tomb facilities,
as suggested in the inaugural address of his Honor the
Mayor, it must be apparent that the necessity is local at
the Pine Grove, where, with the greatest number of in-
terments, and with all its elements of growth, no tomb
whatever is at the disposal of its lot-owners. Throughout
the entire winter graves are dug through the frozen earth
and burials made with great inconvenience and hardship,
because no other means of caring for their dead is pro-
vided, unless they leave them in another cemetery, where
they feel they have no interest or claim, and from which
they must go through the ordeal of another funeral
almost, before the remains are finally at rest in the family
cemetery and lot. The committee ask the board of trus-
tees to concur with them in the opinion that a new
receiving tomb shall be built at the Pine Grove, and in
recommending to the city government an appropriation
of $1,000, which in our opinion will be amply sufficient
for that purpose.
The sub-trustees have held a regular meeting every
month since their appointment, and seven special meet-
ings have also been held, besides many informal meetings
at the cemetery.
286
They believe the work of the superintendent and of his
employes has been faithfully and well performed, and
they especially commend Mr. Stearns for his fidelity, his
courtesy, and his ability. He has accomplished a vast
amount of work in a thoroughly acceptable manner, and
has been obedient to the dictation of the sub-trustees, who
alone are responsible for his acts, and are willing to be
accountable for what he has done by their direction.
During the year forty deeds have been deliv-
ered and paid for, the amount received
thereby being $1,162 42
Fifteen deeds have been written for lots sold
during year, not paid for, amounting to . 477 83
Making sales for the year
amounting to . . . $1,640 25
The Sup't has received for interments . . 326 00
work on lots . 336 50
A total of which amounts to . . $662 50
"Which more than pays his salary of $1.75 per day for
the year, and an amount considerably in excess of former
years, for the same item.
Besides this, he has cut and sold from the grounds
trees which were condemned by the sub-trustees, for which
he has received $112 28- And there is still due for wood
sold, $35.
He has negotiated all the sales of lots, and has received
in advance deposits on these sales $339, which, with sun-
dry small items amounting to $16.25, makes a total of
§1,150.03 received by the superintendent.
No. lots regraded during the year . . (. 103
catch-basins built ..... 5
287
monuments erected ..... 2
hedges and iron fences removed ... 2
lots unsold on " Hillside Lawn," where a de-
posit of twice the price of the lot is required 97
lots for sale, with lawn restrictions . . 16
ordinary lots for sale ..... 12
loads of loam and muck on hand . . . 300
interments during the year . . . .193
removals during the year .... 10
Average No. of men employed per month . . 8
Whole E"o. lots in yard 1,305
sold 1,180
deeds recorded .... 959
lots sold of which there is no record . 221
The following summary of receipts and expenditures
for the year 1884 may perhaps be serviceable to the trus-
tees, or instructive to the public, in the manner in which it
is here presented : —
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1884 . $4,315 20
Appropriation, 1884, . . . 7,000 00
Sale of lots by Sup't $339.00
by treasurer, $823.42 1,162 42
Interments and work on lots . 662 50
Balance of Superintendent's collec-
tions 107 43
Total received by treasurer $13,247 55
EXPENDITURES.
Real estate .
Water-works
Additions to fence
Tool-house .
$3,090 00
4,138 20
405 67
233 05
Total permanent investments $7,860 92
288
CURRENT EXPENSES.
Labor and superintendent's salary $3,073 96
Materials, tools, etc., used in ceme-
tery 450 60
Use of team . . . . 223 00
City engineer and assistants . 144 32
Trees, shrubs, and flowers . . 125 49
Printing, stationery, and postage . 70 79
Water used since September 1 36 50
Miscellaneous expenses . . 86 07
Total running expenses
Total investments and expenses
1,210 73
.2,077 65
Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1885 $1,169 90
The following summary of estimates for appropriations
of 1885 is respectfully urged upon the attention of the
trustees, with the request that they will give it their in-
dorsement and approval, and forward it to the city gov-
ernment for their consideration and action : —
ESTIMATES FOR 1885.
CURRENT EXPENSES.
Salary of Sup't, and for labor
Material and tools
. $2,500 00
350 00
Expended
in 1884.
$3,073 96
450 60
Printing, stationery, and postage
Surveying on old lot .
Use of teams at cemetery
Trees, shrubs, and flowers .
50 00
100 00
250 00
200 00
70 79
144 32
223 00
125 49
Water rates ....
50 00
36 50
Miscellaneous expenses
Clerk hire ....
150 00
25 00
86 07
!,675 00 $4,210 73
289
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS.
Expended
In 1884.
Extending iron fence on old and
new lots .....
$1,000 C
Completing tool-house and fur-
nishing .....
500
00
Loam purchased and partly deliv-
ered ......
750
00
Extension of water-works to lots .
500
00
Receiving tomb ....
1,000
00
Laying out Straw lot, and building
avenues .....
300
00
Digging and carting muck for
Straw lot
200
00
Extension of drainage by catch-
basins
150
00
Laying out new " Public Grounds "
200
00
Laying out " Pilgrim Lawn "
150
00
Laying out Swede lot .
150
00
Procuring and placing guide-boards
100
00
Total for permanent investment $5,000 00 $7,866 92
Total for current expenses . 3,675 00 4,210 73
Total estimate for 1885
Deduct probable net income
8,675 00 $12,077 65
1,800 00 1,824 92
Amount of appropriation . $6,875 00 $7,000 00
Respectfully submitted.
JOHN F. CLOUGH,
S. P. CANNON,
HENRY H. HUSE,
G.»P. WHITMAN,
J. L. STEVENS,
Sub-Trustees of the Pine Grove Cemetery.
19
290
AMOSKEAG CEMETERY.
The Sub-Trustees of the Amoskeag Cemetery ask leave
to report : —
Very little has been done in this cemetery the past
year. The fence separating the old portion of the ceme-
tery from the new has been removed to the south side of
the new part. Ninety-six lots have been staked out.
The city councils made a special appropriation of three
hundred dollars for this cemetery. Of this amount, fif-
teen dollars and seventy-six cents has been paid for stak-
ing lots. This is all that has been used of the appropria-
tion.
A claim against the city made by Calvin W. Stevens,
for damage to his property by enlarging this cemetery,
has delayed the committee somewhat.
The committee recommend that city water be intro-
duced into this cemetery the coming season, and a gate-
way erected at the main entrance.
Appropriation .... $300 00
Expended 15 76
Balance on hand . . $284 24
HENRY S. PERRY,
JAMES A. WESTON,
JOHN E. STEARNS,
Sub- Trustees Amoskeag Cemetery.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
To the Trustees of Cemeteries : —
Gentlemen, — I herewith present to you my annual re-
port of the money received by me during the year ending
December 31, 1884, on account of cemeteries : —
PINE GROVE CEMETERY.
Number of lots sold, 33.
To cash received for the same
. $932 16
interest
3 30
of J. F. James
226 96
of B. A. Stearns
769 93
Total
VALLEY CEMET
ERY.
Number of lots sold, 3.
To cash received for the same
$113 00
interest
2 40
of H. R. Pettee
28 50
F. B. Balch
566 00
Total ....
$1,932 35
$709 90
On May 29, 1884, I received from my predecessor,
Hon. J. F. James, seventeen deeds, a small advance pay-
ment having been made on each. The balance due on
two of these has been paid and the deeds delivered. I
have written, executed, and have ready for delivery four-
teen deeds on which there have been partial payments
made, all of which I consider as good, as also are those
292
which I received from my predecessor. I have notified
in every case where I could get the address of those hav-
ing contracted for lots, and the time has expired in which
they were to take a deed in accordance with the agree-
ment which they signed when they bargained for the lot.
Some of these have attended to the matter at once, while
others have taken no notice whatever of my request.
All money received by me has been turned into the city
treasury, for which I have the proper vouchers from the
city clerk.
A detailed account of the expenditures may be found
elsewhere.
Most respectfully submitted.
SYLVANUS B. PUTNAM,
Treasurer of Trustees of Cemeteries.
Manchester, K H., Feb. 4, 1885.
I hereby certify that I have examined the accounts of
Sylvanus B. Putnam, Treasurer of the Cemeteries, and
find the same correctly cast and properly vouched.
NATHAN P. KIDDER,
City Auditor.
EEPOBT
TRUSTEES OF THE CEMETERY FUND.
To the City Councils of the City of Manchester : —
G-entlemen, — The Trustees of the Cemetery Fund have
the honor to present their fifth annual report, and with it
a statement of the treasurer, showing the present finan-
cial condition of this trust. Thus far the accumulation
of interest has not been sufficient to enable the trustees
to accomplish much in the way of improvements to the
lots, for the care of which donations have been made, nor
could anything be done at all satisfactory in the light soil
of our cemeteries without a free use of water. As the
funds at their command increase, and with facilities now
afforded by a general distribution of water from the city
water-works, it is hoped that such improvements can be
made as will be satisfactory to the parties most interested.
In this connection, the trustees desire to suggest to per-
sons donating money for this purpose, that it is well to
remember that in time something more may be required
than the mere ordinary care of the lots. Accidents are
liable to occur from falling trees and from other causes,
marble in this climate disintegrates and sometimes falls
from its own weight, and granite structures frequently
become displaced. For these reasons a fund should be
allowed to accumulate with which to repair such dam-
294
ages, or to replace ruined structures. In the opinion of
the trustees, two hundred dollars is the minimum sum
that will produce sufficient means tc properly care for an
ordinary lot of the usual size, and in cases where the lots
are large, or have expensive improvements in marble or
granite, a much larger sum is necessary.
The favor with which this plan is being regarded by
the proprietors of lots gives encouragement that at no
distant time work will be furnished ^sufficient to employ a
landscape gardener throughout the season, when it is
hoped that better and more satisfactory results will be
realized.
Respectfully submitted.
JAMES A. "WESTON", Chairman,
P. C. CHENEY,
H. B. PUTNAM, Mayor,
Trustees of the Cemetery Fund.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
To the Trustees of the Cemetery Fund: —
Gentlemen, — I herewith transmit to you the second
annual report of the funds received up to December 31,
1884: —
VALLEY CEMETERY.
Amount of permanent fund on
hand, as per last report . . $700 00
Received during the year from
Thomas C. Shepherd's estate .
Mrs. Emeline MoNab .
Harris J. Poor ....
Total ....
Interest on hand, as per last report
Interest received since last report .
Total ....
PINE GROVE CEMETERY.
Amount of permanent fund on
hand, as per last report . . $571 83
Received during the year from
Thomas S. Foote . . . $146 56
B. F. Martin . . . . 121 42
$267 98
Total .... $839 81
$300 00
100 00
100 00
$500 00
$1,200 00
$12 45
18 75
$31 20
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Interest received since last report . . $15 75
PISCATAQUOG CEMETERY.
Gilman Riddle (permanent fund) . . . $200 00
Interest . . . . . . . . 2 50
Most respectfully submitted.
SYLVANUS B. PUTNAM,
Treasurer,
ACCOU NT
OP
SYLVANUS B. PUTNAM,
CITY TREASURER,
From December 31, 1883, to December 31, 1884.
298
Br.
Sylvanus B. Putnam, lreaturer, in account with the
To cash on hand January 1, 1884 .... $67,671 66
Temporary loan
209,000 00
Insurance tax ....
1,516 50
Railroad tax ....
16,728 49
Savings-bank tax
46,834 49
Literary fund ....
2,386 72
Board of paupers off the farm .
1,832 67
City Farm ....
399 18
City teams ....
4,253 00
Sewers and drains licenses
1,548 60
Commons, A. H. Lowell, old iro
a
1 20
Commons, overdraft . .
2 50
Freeman Higgins, land sold
517 92
Louis D. Goodwin, overdraft
25 00
J. B. Varick Co., overdraft
3 90
A. J. Sawyer, overdraft .
44 94
L. K. Mead, overdraft
1 75
Samuel Neal, old brick
4 00
Incidental expenses, overdraft
188 50
T. A. Lane, overdraft
20
William C. Rogers, overdraft
11 85
Pine Grove Cemetery
1,932 35
Valley Cemetery
709 90
Daniels & Co., overdraft, F. D.
1 85
Police department
3,947 26
City Hall
3,762 28
Water-works .
75,580 08
Trustees cemetery fund, bonds s
old
2,200 00
D. K. White, milk licenses
125 00
N. P. Kidder, old iron
77 20
G. F. Bosher & Co., land sold
100 00
Kimball & Gerrish, land sold
1,245 00
Rent ward-room
12 00
Dog licenses
884 00
Daniels & Co., overdraft .
1 92
Tuition ....
199 75
Show licenses .
271 00
Rent of tenements .
766 71
City scales
112 00
Taxes collected on list of 1874
3 49
Amount carried forward .
. $444,904 86
299
City of Manchester (ending December 31, 1884).
Or.
By unpaid bills January 1
Temporary loan
Coupons, water bonds
Coupons, city bonds
Interest .
Paupers off farm
City Farm
City teams
Highway district No
1884
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
New highways
Land damage .
Watering streets
Lighting streets
Paving streets .
Macadamizing streets
Grading for concrete
Sewers and drains .
Commons
Bridges .
Incidental expenses .
Pine Grove Cemetery
Valley Cemetery
Amoskeag Cemetery
Fire department
Fire-alarm telegraph
Firemen's parade
Hydrant service
Police department .
$32,885 67
160,000 00
35,808 00
15,539 00
2,154 54
3,852
9,518
5,884
278
10,165
1,229 56
439 01
415
582
859
620
496
2,389 38
1,087 87
267
. 221
10,299
1,171
4,494
10,473
8,032
4,216 22
3,519 63
15,043 41
4,822 34
9,463 38
56,397 22
12,077 65
2,392 36
15 76
17,832 25
943 61
345 66
20,737 50
26,080 73
24
63
19
38
42
97
56
90
14
23
36
86
02
15
53
35
74
Amount carried forward
$493,054 42
300
Dr. Sylvanut B. Putnam, Treasurer, in account with the
Amount brought forward . . . $444,904 86
To taxes collected on list of 1875 .
1 00
it a (
• 1876 .
5 83
<( « <
1877 .
28 98
<( it (
1 1878 .
« 1879 .
7 22
4 00
a a t
1 1880 .
1 48
it <( <
' 1881 .
1 76
a tt <
< 1882 .
32 13
« U l
1 1883 ..
12,728 81
(( u t
1884 . ' .
311,613 50
Interest on taxei
• • •
299 57
Amoskeag Manufact
uring Co.
248 79
$769,877 93
Unpaid bills Decemi:
er 31, 1884
45,824 44
$815,702 37
301
City of Manchester (ending December 31, 1884.)
Or.
Amount brought forward . . . $493,054 42
By City Hall ....
7,096 69
Printing and stationery .
1,998 47
Repairs of buildings
2,897 89
City Library ....
3,233 57
Militia ....
800 00
Payment of funded debt .
71,500 00
Abatement of taxes .
3,098 91
Discount on taxes .
8,261 29
State tax . .
48,404 00
City officers' salaries .
14,142 91
Decoration of soldiers' graves
200 00
Stark Monument square .
4 00
Women's Aid Society
400 00
Water-works .
36,760 73
Repairs of school -bouses .
4,270 79
Fuel
1,844 00
Furniture and supplies
1,508 01
Books and stationery
396 86
Printing and advertising .
450 78
Contingent expenses
985 36
Care of rooms .
3,019 16
Evening schools
1,242 38
Teachers' salaries
39,592 42
Tuition ....
157 34
Truant officer .
750 00
Scavenger teams
4,366 51
Interest on hand
1,546 58
$751,983 07
Cash on hand December 31, 1884 . .
. 63,719 30
$815,702 37
SYLVANUS B. PUTNAM,
City Treasurer.
FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
We hereby certify that we have examined the account
of Sylvanus B. Putnam, City Treasurer for the year
eighteen hundred and eighty-four, and find the same to be
correct and properly vouched tor.
S. B. STEARNS,
H. B. PUTNAM,
A. A. AmSWORTH,
SAMUEL LTJOT,
Joint Standing Committee on Finance.
Manchester, N. H., January 5, 1885.
REVENUE ACCOUNT.
ACCOUNTS OF APPROPRIATIONS.
INTEREST
i
Dr.
To appropriation
$20,000
00
water-works, am't transferred .
38,000
00
■ ft58 000 00
Or.
Paid Anioskeag Savings Bank
$215
29
Manchester Savings Bank .
933
41
Manchester National Bank .
102
77
Geo. B. Chandler
868
82
Ehenezer Knowlton
25
00
W. S. Locke
9
25
coupons, water
35,808
00
coupons, city
15,539
00
By balance on hand
. 4,498
46
$58 000 00
INTEREST ON TAXES.
To Geo. E. Morrill, collector . $229 57
By reserved fund, am't transferred $199 57
balance on hand . . 100 00
Dr.
$299 57
Or.
$299 57
306
TEMPOKARY LOAN.
Dr.
To balance from old account
Manchester Savings Bank
Amoskeag Savings Bank
Manchester National Bank
Geo. B. Chandler .
Ebenezer Knowlton
State of N. H., by J. C. Ray
People's Savings Bank .
Josiah Carpenter
Paid Manchester Savings Bank
Amoskeag Savings Bank
Amoskeag National Bank
Manchester National Bank
Geo. B. Chandler
By balance to new account .
. $70,000
00
. 105,000
00
. 20,000
00
. 20,000
00
. 45,000
00
. 1,000
00
. 3,000
00
. 5,000
00
. 10,000
00
1279 000 00
Cr.
.$75,000
00
. 35,000
00
. 15,000
00
. 10,000
00
. 25,000
00
119,000
00
$279,000 00
PAUPERS OFF THE FARM.
To appropriation . . . $3,000 00
¥m. A. Maxwell ... 34 88
County of Hillsborough, board
inmates of Industrial School 1,797 79
Paid Daniel Sheehan, groceries
furnished Mrs. Timothy
Sullivan ....
$95 50
Dr.
1,832 67
Cr.
307
Paid Daniel Sheehan, groceries
furnished Mrs. Turcotte . $54 99
Win. Weber, groceries fur-
nished Mrs. D. Hunter . 144 00
Geo. W. Wilson, groceries
furnished Hannah O'Brien 5 00
Geo. W. Wilson, groceries
furnished Mary Fitzgerald 14 00
Geo. W. Wilson, 'groceries
furnished Mrs. Mary Green 39 61
Geo. W. Adams, groceries
furnished Edmund Burke 71
Geo. W. Adams, groceries
furnished Mary Doherty . 15 61
Geo. W. Adams, groceries
furnished Ellen McGinnis 21 19
J. Bean & Co., groceries fur-
nished Levi M. Green . 88 84
McQuade Bros., groceries fur-
nished Alice Moran . . 11 00
McQuade Bros., groceries fur-
nished Mrs. Turcotte . 78 24
J. C. Fifield & Son, groceries
furnished Mrs. Mary Griffin 5 72
J. C. Fifield & Son, groceries
furnished Jacob Maynard 2 06
P. Fahey, groceries furnished
Michael Moran . . 73 00
Wm. F. Sleeper & Co., gro-
ceries furnished Levi Green 5 00
Wm. F. Sleeper & Co., gro-
ceries furnished Mrs. Pat-
rick Fox ... 10 00
308
Paid Griffin Bros., groceries fur-
nished Walter Lynch . " $20 00
D. M. Poore, groceries fur-
nished Frank McCone . 12 00
B. Bresnehan, groceries fur-
nished Mrs. Ellen Rhoades 3 03
P. Harrington, groceries fur-
nished Mrs. J. Laughlin . 24 00
P. Harrington, groceries fur-
nished Mrs. Rhoades . 6 29
Adams & Lamprey, groceries
furnished James McGinnis 7 28
Adams & Lamprey, groceries
furnished Mary Doherty . 3 91
Bartlett & Thompson, grocer-
ies furnished Mrs. Lyman
W. Griffin ... 5 00
Bartlett & Thompson, grocer-
ies furnished Mrs. James
Talty .... 5 00
Michael Kinney ,groceries fur-
nished "William Conway . 28 70
Town of Londonderry, gro-
ceries furnished Augustus
B. Fellows ... 3 00
Town of Lancaster, grocer-
ies furnished Benson Joy . 28 11
Joseph Quirin, groceries fur-
nished Mrs. Duford . . 24 00
McQuadeBros., groceries fur-
nished Michael Spain . 20 00
McQuade Bros., groceries fur-
nished Stephen Sullivan . 24 90
309
Paid County of Hillsborough, care
of John J. Murray .
County of Hillsborough, care
of Asenath H. White
Mrs. Julia Sheehan, groceries
furnished Mrs. T. Sullivan
D. M. Poore, groceries fur-
nished Ellen Bachner
A. M. Eastman, groceries
Joseph Murray
H. B. Sawyer, groceries
Town of Londonderry, care
of Wilson Day
N. H. Asylum for Insane,
board of John J. Murray .
2$. H. Asylum for Insane,
board of Asenath H.White
~N. H. Asylum for Insane,
board of Dudley B. Emer-
son
Esther Hardy, board of Rod-
ney Hardy
Mrs. Wm. C. Chase, board of
Thomas Chase .
County of Hillsborough,board
of John J. Murray .
County of Hillsborough,board
of Asenath H. White
John Wiggin, care of Henry
Bennett ....
Ella M. Tinker, care of Tom-
linson child
Hannah Ovrier,care of Joseph
A. Neal ....
526
00
26
00
20
00
3
00
10
00
2
40
3
00
18
50
.03
26
80
96
65
95
36
00
68
00
26
00
40
85
31
25
2
50
5
00
310
Paid Mary A. Campbell, nursing,
and care of Ellen Rhoades
$19 45
A.G. Fairbanks, nursing and
care of Ellen Buckner
10 00
Julia Burrows, nursing and
care of MaryMcCarty
5 00
State Industrial School,board
of inmates ....
2,119 .27
J. B. Hall, medicine
65
L. B. Snelling & Co., medicine
70
Edward H. Currier, medicine
1 10
G. E. Hall, medicine
3 95
L. K. Mead, medicine .
7 95
Charles P. Still, wood fur-
nished Levi Green .
4 00
Matthew McGinnis,wood fur-
nished Levi Green .
6 00
Isaac Lefebvre, wood fur-
nished Mrs. James Talty .
2 00
Isaac Lefebvre, wood fur-
nished Edward Frenier
2 00
Isaac Lefebvre, wood fur-
nished Mrs. Lyman W.
Griffin ....
5 20
E.V.Turcotte,wood furnished
Mrs. A. Turcotte
9 75
J. Flynn, wood furnished
Mary Doherty .
4 62
J. Flynn, wood furnished
Jacob Maynard
2 25
J. Flynn, wood furnished
Mary Griffin
4 00
J.T. Garland, wood furnished
Levi Green
5 00
311
Paid E. P. Johnson & Co., wood
furnished Mary Doherty .
$6
25
L. B. Bodwell & Co., coal
furnished Mrs. T. Sullivan
4
25
L. B. Bodwell & Co., wood
f furnished Levi Green
4
25
L. B. Bodwell & Co., wood
furnished Ellen Rhoades .
2
00
Pearson & Wallace, burial of
D. B. Emerson
15
00
Pearson & Wallace, burial .
25
00
P. A. Devine, burial of Ellen
Rhoades ....
21
50
A.G. Fairbanks, transporting
paupers ....
22
35
C. H. Simpson, team .
3
00
Temple & Farrington, sta-
tionery ....
10
31
Town of Londonderry, sup-
port of Wilson Day .
50
10
Stephen Palmer, rent of tene-
ment ....
18
00
M. V. Garland .
4
63
McDonald & Cody, shoes
4
35
By reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred ....
800
00
balance on hand
180
43
$4,832 67
312
CITY FARM.
To appropriation .... $2,500 00
Barton & Co., overdraft . . 19 81
"Waite & Piper, overdraft . 8 87
J. Garvin, on account of farm 370 50
balance overdrawn . . . 6,619 45
Paid Jeremiah Garvin, superin-
tendent . . . . $750 00
Jeremiah Garvin, horse, wag-
on, sleigh, milk-cans, har-
Dr.
ness, etc
453 81
Drake & Carpenter, flour,
lime, and cement
217 81
~W. H. H. Colby, grain, meal,
etc. . .
405 11
Samuel Cooper, grain, meal
etc
9 54
Pettee & Adams, grain, meal,
etc. . . . .
760 87
C. H. Hill & Co. .
57 97
George H. Stearns, groceries
119 57
George W. Wilson, groceries
13 13
Bartlett & Thompson, meats
etc. .
204 15
P. Fahey, groceries
52 21
A. G. Grenier, groceries
75 26
A. M. Eastman, groceries .
117 39
L. Gutterson, groceries
9 46
A. ~N. Clapp, groceries anc
[
kerosene oil
54 19
),518 63
Cr.
313
Paid George S. dough & Co.
>
meats, etc.
$85 61
Wilson & Rand, meats, etc.
107 04
J. E. Towle & Co., meats, etc
20 46
Tom W. Robinson, meats,etc
67 11
George C. Lord, groceries
10 54
E. M. Slayton, butter .
133 92
Hardy & Co., groceries
13 50
D. Kerwin, soap, etc. .
13 76
Eitzpatrick & Co., butter
29 17
Dodge & Laing, butter .
38 15
Smith & Bly, crackers, etc.
8 45
Bartlett & Colburn, groceries
25 75
Adams & Lamprey, groceries
9 68
Carl E. York, groceries
44 52
A. M. Eastman, groceries
77 87
Horace Marshall .
104 13
A. G. Fairbanks, butter, etc.
15 20
Killey & Wadleigh, grass-seec
L
etc
. 14 31
J. B. Varick, ensilage-cutter
hardware, etc. .
231 35
Daniels & Co., hardware, etc.
120 29
Vm. C. Rogers, hardware
j
superphosphate, etc.
88 94
Thos. A. Lane, plumbing, etc
47 29
Pike & Heald, plumbing, etc.
1 75
J. B. McCrillis & Son, repair-
ing carts, etc.
342 12
S. C. Forsaith & Co., lumber
etc. ....
71 18
Thorp & Bartlett, range
>
plumbing, etc.
190 87
P. C. Cheney Co.
2 50
314
Paid R. D. Gay .
Pike & Heald, repairing boil-
er, etc.
A. H. Lowell, iron-work, etc
Thorp & Avery, oil stove, etc
Brown & Magoon, repairing
carriage, etc.
Manchester Locomotive
Works, manure
"Weston & Hill, dry goods
Hawley & Barnard, dry goods
Barton & Co., dry goods
Waite & Piper, dry goods
H. M. Moody, clothing
A. A. Ainsworth .
Cumner & Co., clothing
Tarbell & Co., clothing
Manchester One-Price Cloth
ing Co., clothing
G-eo. E. Mitchell, clothing
Weston & Martin, clothing
Geo. H. Tanswell, dry goods
Harley, Robbie, & Vadnais,
dry goods .
Chas. P. Sprague, dry goods
J. H. Cram, blacksmithing .
Wm. H. Hill, blacksmithing
Charles Bunton, blacksmith-
ing
John F. Woodbury, black-
smithing .
Barnard & Pike, blacksmith-
ing . . . .
J. Benson, Jr., blacksmithing
$3 66
1 75
13 71
7 50
7 50
12
81
195
09
98
54
39
62
68
39
13
00
2
50
10
55
12
00
8
25
14
20
6
00
18
29
13
08
9
82
59
60
25
93
80
42
6
45
1
75
1
50
315
Paid George H. Hubbard, tobacco,
$12 60
R. G. Sullivan, tobacco
10 77
~N. Alexander & Co., tobacco
64 77
Granite State Telephone Co.,
use of telephone
18 50
ISTew England Telegraph and
Telephone Co., use of tele-
phone ....
35 35
E. P. Johnson & Co., coal .
38 95
Moore & Preston, coal .
77 35
F. !N\ McLaren, repairing har-
nesses, etc.
6 07
E. "W. Kimball, harness, etc.
125 64
F. C. Dow, boots and shoes .
26 05
Ezra A. Day, boots and shoes
15 60
Wingate & Gould, boots and
shoes ....
31 05
D.O. Furnald, boots and shoes
15 25
J. Hodge, lumber
101 17
A. C. Wallace, lumber
154 15
Head & Dowst, lumber
57 22
L. M. Aldrich, lumber and
labor ....
652 31
J. J. Abbott, painting .
22 39
J. Bryson, Jr., painting
26 66
C.M.Bailey, pails, mop-cloths,
etc
16 73
Lewis K. Mead, medicines .
71 15
George E. Hall, medicines .
24 27
A. F. Perry, medicines
11 93
Carpenter & Robinson, mason
work ....
52 15
Concord R. R. Corp., freight
7 65
316
Paid L. H. "Wlieeler, wind-mill*
pipe, etc. ....
J. S. Holt & Co., soap .
J. B. Pattee, taking inventory
J. Stickney, hose, etc. .
J. L. Fogg, cow .
C. D. Welch, difference in
horses ....
Dr. J. Alexander, professional
services ....
J. J. Bennett, mason-work .
J. E. Stearns, cows
James Patten, manure .
E. P. Richardson, insurance
Thomas W. Lane, stationery,
etc., .....
Horace Gordon, paper-hang-
ings ....
T. A. Barker, swill
P. A. Devine, burial of John
Rhodes
R. M. Rollins
E. R. Sias, carpenter-work
Pearson & Wallace, burial of
Charlotte Scagel
G. F. Bosher & Co.
A. Q. Gage .
$410 61
10 50
20 00
31 50
60 00
600 00
25 75
4 25
115 00
29 25
240 00
3 80
10 78
150 00
19 25
7 00
23 87
24 00
9 50
100 00
),518 63
317
CITY TEAMS.
Dr.
To appropriation
$4,500 00
D. Kerwin, overdraft
5 25
District No. 2 .
933 75
District No. 10
214 50 .
new highways
249 00
watering streets
818 75
paving streets .
187 50
macadamizing streets
60 00
grading for concrete
405 75
sewers and drains .
151 00
bridges ....
5 00
commons
69 00
scavenger teams
1,063 50
repairs of buildings
53 75
incidental expenses
36 25
tt8 753 00
Or.
Paid Wilbur Fisk, carrots
$7 92
C. N. Harvey, straw
20 25
E. P. Johnson & Co., hay
1,393 76
J. W. Rand .
16 85
C. H. Tirrell, straw
34 71
E. H. Rowe, hay .
46 30
George Harvey, straw .
14 14
George Dearborn, straw
5 80
J. Q. Perley, straw
10 44
Frank Johnson, straw .
11 80
Simon Paige, straw
5 52
Eugene Hartshorn, straw
22 13
H. A. Horton, carrots .
44 19
A. N. Clapp, salt . .
1 54
318
Paid H. Fradd & Co., grain and
meal ....
Pettee & Adams, grain and
meal ....
Drake & Carpenter, grain
and meal ....
Charles A. Bailey, traverse
sled .....
Sanborn Carriage Co., repair-
ing wagons, etc.
Welch & Culliney, repairing
wagons, etc.
J. B. McCrillis & Son, repair-
ing wagons, etc.
J. H. Cram, blacksmithing .
D. F. Cressey & Co., black-
smithing ....
W. H. Hill, blacksmithing .
J. F. Woodbury, blacksmith-
ing .....
John Barnes, blacksmithing
Stephen Austin, blacksmith-
ing
F. N". McLaren, repairing
harness, etc.
H. C. Banno, repairing har-
nesses, etc.
Ezra W. Kimball, repairing
harness, etc.
D. S. Ames, repairing har-
ness, etc. ....
Dr. J. Alexander, professional
services ....
$329 41
457
98
571
95
40
00
4
10
9
80
1,084
99
154
75
83
88
107
30
87
50
8
25
3
10
137
51
104
12
18
71
3
40
37
25
6 00
319
Paid S. F. Burnham, professional
services .... $30 00
R. Wood, professional ser-
vices .....
George W. Butterfield, pro-
fessional services
J. B. Hall, medicines .
D. Kerwin, condition food .
B. P. Bell, cylinder oil
F. S. Wallace, harness soap
J. Bryson, Jr., painting carts
J. B. Varick, hardware
Daniels & Co., hardware
C. T. Newman, medicines .
Z. F. Campbell, medicines .
Geo.W. Butterfield, teamster
Jeremiah Lane, teamster
Charles Denyou, teamster
Charles Rogers, teamster
Walter Seaward, teamster .
City Hall drug-store, medi-
cines ....
J. Bryson, Jr., painting cart
By balance on hand
31
00
29
19
16
00
25
90
2 67
7
21
5
15
2
35
29
16
9
32
302
25
303
00
156
00
17
25
18
00
5
00
9
39
2,868
81
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 1.
To appropriation
Paid F. B. Potter, drain pipe
M. F. Dodge, gravel
5,753 00
. $300 00
Dr.
$300 00
Cr.
$2 81
10 01
320
Paid J. B. Varick Co., hardware
$0 87
A. J. Sawyer, lumber .
8 53
Manchester Axe Co., black
smithing .
1 20
labor of men and teams
250 46
D. Wells, lumber
4 50
By balance on hand
21 62
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 2.
To appropriation . . .$11,000 00
1300 00
Dr.
$11,000 00
Cr.
Paid James Patten, superintendent $874 00
Killey & Wadleigh, hardware,
etc. . . . - . . 22 65
J. B. Varick Co. hardware, etc. 131 65
Daniels & Co., hardware, etc. 21 59
Wm. C. Rogers, hardware,
etc 150 38
Pike & Heald, lantern, globes,
etc 15 19
Hutchinson Bros., iron-work 10 32
R. W. Flanders, iron-work . 2 93
Charles Bunton, iron-work,
etc 79 08
Elzear Martel, iron-work, etc. 3 20
Welch & Culliney, iron work,
etc 66 90
J. F. Woodbury, iron-work,
etc 75
321
Paid Webster & O'Brien, iron-work
etc. . ...
A. J. Sawyer, lumber .
J. Hodge, lumber
Head & Dowst, lumber
Geo. Holbrook, lumber
A. C. Wallace, lumber
Geo. H. Stearns, salt, etc. .
J. Taylor & Son, salt, oil, etc.
Hunkins & Wilson, repair-
ing watering-trough .
Thos. A. Lane, plumbing, etc.
Welch & Culliney, black-
smithing ....
Lamson & Harden, black-
smithing ....
Palmer & Garmon, stone
chips ....
Chas. A. Bailey, stone flag-
ging
Hanchester Gas Co., gas
W. H. Yickery, repairing lock
Hanchester Gas Co., fire brick
Abbot-Downing Co., repair-
ing street-sweeper . . 32 25
J. Stickney, neat's-foot oil,
etc 8 33
J. Bryson, Jr., painting, etc.
J. Bryson, Jr., painting, etc.
U. S. & C. Express Co.
City Farm ....
Abbot-Downing Co., refill-
ing street broom
J. J. Connor
21
$11
75
3
90
11
71
16
95
48
51
12
80
16
40
12
80
95
6
18
12
60
23
16
20
25
96
00
80
15
13
00
14
08
44
28
1
00
34
50
32
25
14
50
322
Paid James Briggs, dippers
Concord Railroad, freight
labor of men and teams
L. M. Aldrich, lumber
By balance on hand
$1 50
25
. 8,292
93
3
00
834
58
- $11,000 00
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 3.
To appropriation . . . $700 00
balance overdrawn . . . 529 56
Paid Ed. N. Baker, superintendent $343 00
R. W. Flanders, blacksmith-
ing 12 60
J. Welcome & Co., black-
smithing .... 2 40
J. B. Varick, hardware . 12 28
Wm. C. Rogers, hardware . 7 37
labor of men and teams . 851 91
Dr.
^,229 56
Cr.
$1,229 56
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 4.
To appropriation .
balance overdrawn
$400 00
39 01
Dr.
$439 01
323
Paid Thos. A. Lane, drain pipe .
R. IT. Whitteniore, superin-
tendent .
labor of men and teams
$6 15
264 86
168 00
Cr.
$439 01
HIGHWAY DISTRICT tfO. 5.
To appropriation ....
$400 00
balance overdrawn .
15 97
Paid "W. "W. Dickey, superin-
tendent ....
$138 50
~W. W. Dickey, gravel .
15 04
R. W. Flanders, blacksmith-
ing
2 65
J. B. Yarick Co., hardware
7 63
A. C. Wallace, lumber
2 56
John Dickey, gravel
2 70
C. ~N. Harvey, posts
3 20
Geo. H. Stearns, kerosene oil,
etc. .....
65
Mrs. Rodina ITutt, gravel
3 20
labor of men and teams
239 84
Dr.
$415 97
Cr.
$415 97
324
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 6.
To appropriation . . . . $400 00
balance overdrawn . . . 182 56
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 7.
To appropriation .... $900 00
Paid Clias. Francis, superintendent
P. O. Woodman, superinten-
dent .....
J. W. Watson, blacksmithing
J. W. Watson, blacksmithing
J. B. Yarick Co., hardware .
Wm. C. Rogers, hardware .
J. T. Garland, lumber and
labor
Mrs. G. W. Follansbee, stone
labor of men and teams
By balance on hand
$29 00
120
51
2
38
7
25
6
61
20
71
19
26
6
00
648
18
40
10
Dr.
$582 56
Cr.
Paid Daniel H. Dickey, superin-
tendent . . .
$145 50
Wm. C. Rogers, hardware .
3 75
J. W. Watson, blacksmithing
1 95
labor of men and teams
431 36
$582 56
Dr.
$900 00
Cr.
$900 00
325
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 8.
To appropriation
Paid John A. Proctor, superinten
dent ....
J. B. Varick Co., hardware
Charles Bunton, iron-work
labor of men and teams
By balance on hand
$650 00
Dr.
$650 00
Cr.
. $175 13
21 30
5 40
418 31
29 86
««*n on
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 9.
To appropriation
Paid J. J. Garman, superinten
dent ....
J. B. Varick Co., hardware
L. A. Dickey, iron-work
Daniels & Co., hardware
Charles Bunton, iron-work
labor of men and teams
By balance on hand
$500 00
. $196 75
8
40
7
73
4
00
8
87
270
48
3
77
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 10.
To appropriation .
balance overdrawn .
. $1,600 00
789 38
Dr.
$500 00
Cr.
$500 00
Dr.
$2,389 38
326
Ce.
Paid ¥m. N". Chamberlin, super-
intendent ....
$310 00
James Ivennard, gravel
33
10
J. B. Varick Co., hardware .
71
86
A. N. Clapp, nails, etc.
5
87
G. "W. Goffe, lumber and
posts .....
37
00
J. G. Holbrook, stone .
16
50
D. H. Morgan,carpenter work
5
00
John Bryson, painting .
3
17
James Briggs, pails, dippers,
etc
11
28
"Win. C. Rogers, hardware .
10
Stephen Austin, blacksmith-
ing
14
40
E. Hartshorn, sand
9
35
A. C. "Wallace, lumber .
42
05
Moulton & Co., ladder .
1
80
D. F. Cressey & Co., black-
smithing ....
15
40
labor of men and teams
1,812
50
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 11.
To appropriation .
balance overdrawn
$1,000 00
87 87
Paid Jas. E. Bailey, superintendent $400 50
Daniels & Co., hardware . 15 32
De.
$1,087 87
Ce.
327
Paid S. L. Flanders, powder, salt,
etc $1 86
L. N. George, gravel . . 11 05
labor of men and teams . 659 14
$1,087 87
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 12.
Dr.
To appropriation . . . $300 00
$300 00
Cr.
Paid City Farm for labor . . $267 36
By balance on band . . . 32 64
$300 00
HIGHWAY DISTRICT NO. 13.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $200 00
balance overdrawn . . . 21 86
$221 86
Cr.
Paid J. H. Campbell, superinten-
dent $33 00
labor of men and teams . 188 86
$221 86
NEW HIGHWAYS.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $7,000 00
reserved fund .... 3,500 00
$10,500 00
328
Cr.
Paid A. Bodwell & Son, stone
$35 00
W. H. Landry, stone, labor .
171 00
Lamson & Marden, repairing
tools .....
6 67
D. F. Cressey, repairing tools
15 65
R. W. Flanders,repairing tools
30 58
H. F. Thompson, repairing
tools .....
2 98
James Benson, Jr., repairing
tools .....
6'30
T. D. Parent, repairing tools
5 53
T. D. Parent, repairing tools
6 55
A. N. Clapp, powder and fuse
3 20
J. B. Varick Co., hardware .
1 05
H. Fradd & Co., kerosene oil
73
labor of men and teams
10,013 78
By balance on hand
200 98
$10,500 00
LAND DAMAGE.
To appropriation
$1,250 00
Paid A. H. Lowell
$21 73
Nancy J. Searles .
182 87
George S. Smith .
5 00
Manchester & K". W. R. P.
50 00
R. K Whittemore
84 37
Joseph B. Clark .
99 64
H. S. Whitney .
727 54
By balance on hand
78 85
Dr.
1,250 00
Cr.
$1,250 00
329
WATERING STREETS.
To appropriation .... $3,500 00
balance overdrawn . . . 994 53
Paid J. B. McCrillis & Son, repair-
ing carts .... $44 76
Manchester "Water Works,
water .... 1,880 00
Pike & Heald, repairing carts 37 36
Thomas A. Lane, repairing
stand-pipes . . . 41 16
A. P. Frye, repairing carts . 5 50
Abbot-Downing Co., Monitor 465 00
J. Stickney, hose, etc. . . 3 50
labor of men and teams . 2,017 25
LIGHTING STREETS.
To appropriation .... $8,500 00
reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred ....
balance overdrawn .
Paid K E. Weston Electric Light
Co., electric lights
Manchester Gas Co., gas
Dr.
,494 53
Cr.
$4,494 53
Dr.
1,800
173
00
35
$■
>j-\j)iitj rjv
Cr.
$3,983 83
3,477 86
330
Paid Manchester Gas Co., setting
posts, etc. . . . $101 38
George H. Dunbar, lighting
streets, etc. . . . 2,109 85
F.S. Worthen, lighting streets,
etc 444 11
F. S. Worthen & Son, setting
posts, etc. . . . 68 10
James Briggs, repairing
lamps, etc.
Daniels & Co., glass
A. H. Lowell, lamp-posts and
frames ....
T. A. Lane, burners, etc.
Hunkins & Wilson, resetting
lamp-posts, etc.
J. B. Varick, glass, etc.
Wm. C. Rogers, glass, etc. .
Brock & Driscoll, repairing
lanterns, etc.
James S. Bacheler, plumbing
F. Riedel,lamp-nxtures,naph-
tha, etc. ....
Killey & Wadleigh, glass
19
05
70
87
2
58
8
95
16
95
9
00
40
05
1
90
5
30
7
00
$10,473 35
PAYING STREETS.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $6,000 00
reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred 1,836 04
balance overdrawn . . . 196 70
$8,032 74
331
Cr.
Paid John B. Clarke, paving-stone
C. H. Roby, concreting
Ira ~N. Plumer, paving-stone
Charles A. Bailey, block pav-
ing, etc
J. Fogg, paving-stone .
Thomas Bolton, paving-stone
J. H. Giddings, paving-stone
Stark Mills, block paving
labor of men and teams
$398
10
3,736
52
274
50
750
79
70
00
21
00
4
50
250
00
2,527
33
5,032 74
MACADAMIZING STREETS.
To appropriation .... $5,000 00
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co.,
repairing crusher . . 248 79
Dr.
$5,248
Cr.
Paid J. G. Holbrook,
stone
$41 00
G. H. Dunbar,
a
19 00
S. P. Worthley,
c<
105 00
Joseph Tirrell,
a
117 00
H. A. Horton,
a
80 00
Ira 1ST. Plumer,
a
191 00
Chas. H. Simpson,
a
41 00
Daniel Butterfield,
u
141 00
H. S. Plumer,
a
111 00
James Fullerton,
a
135 00
J. Paige,
a
81 00
J. Nutt,
a
37 00
James Kennard,
a
24 50
332
Paid Wm, Campbell, sto
ne
$2 00
Benjamin Plumer '
6 00
Charles Rankin, "
68 00
John Kennard, '
47 75
E. W. Butterfield, "
10 00
George Whitford, "
27 00
J. L. Fogg,
14 00
H. Willey,
47 00
P. 0. "Woodman, '
42 00
Palmer & G-armon, "
14 25
T. L. Thorpe, waste
2 55
Hutchinson Bros., repairing
crusher, etc.
75 37
J. B. Varick Co., hardware,
etc
20 19
Manchester Water Works,
water ....
30 00
Concord Railroad, freight
1 80
Thos. A. Lane, repairing
crusher ....
40
L. M. Aldrich, filing saw, etc.
3 64
Lamson & Marden, repairing
tools
10 90
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co.
stone, etc.
264 41
labor of men and teams
4,023 98
By balance on hand
232 57
GRADING FOR CONCRETE.
To appropriation ....
$3,000 00
balance overdrawn .
•
519 63
$5,248 79
Dr.
1,519 63
333
Paid C. M. Dodge, grading Myrtle
and Russell streets . . $69 50
Wm. Landry, blasting stone,
etc 240 07
Charles A. Bailey, stone . 67 05
"Warren Harvey, stone curb-
ing 38 70
labor of men and teams . 3,104 31
Cr.
$3,519 63
SEWERS AND DRAINS.
To appropriation . . . $20,000 00
sewer licenses . . . 1,548 60
Dr.
$21,548 60
Cr.
Paid F. B. Potter, drain pipe . $6,315 10
Drake & Carpenter, cement . 167 55
Pettee & Adams, cement . 132 75
Merrill Bros., cement . 1 70
Natt & W. F. Head, brick 727 50
John Cayzer, rubber boots . 19 00
C. H. Thayer, rubber boots . 6 50
Head & Dowst, lumber . 62 10
A. H. Lowell, cesspool cov-
ers, grates, etc. . . . 384 27
Thos. A. Lane, hose, sewer
pipe, etc 77 94
J. B. Varick Co., hardware 10 23
H. Fradd & Co., salt, kero-
sene oil, etc. ... 8 85
334
Paid A. N". Clapp, powder, fuse,
ete
$11 95
D. F. Cressey, repairing tools,
ete
30 30
Carpenter & Pippin, Akron
pipe ...
17 10
James Briggs, scoop, etc.
6 90
Mrs. M. E. Groux, supper
for men ....
8 00
A. Bodwell & Son, cesspool
stone ....
91 00
Pike & Heald, lantern, etc. .
4 22
Concord Railroad corpora-
tion, freight
16 20
Concord Railroad corpora-
tion, freight
5 40
H. A. Horton, stone
1 00
J. Stickney, rubber clothing
14 00
L. B. Bodwell & Co., coal
and wood ....
30 34
labor of men and teams
12,393, 51
By balance on hand
1,005 19
<ft01 KAQ Oft
BRIDGES.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $3,500 00
reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred .... 6,000 00
$9,500 00
335
Paid A. C. Wallace, lumber
$422 50
Geo. Holbrook, lumber and
labor ....
184 95
L. M. Aldrich, lumber and
labor ....
33 54
Joseph Dana,building bridges
753 50
Alpheus Gay, lumber and
labor ....
281 08
J. Bryson, Jr., painting
108 95
Joel Daniels & Co., painting
387 50
"Warren Harvey, stone-work,
etc
2,868 76
D. F. Cressey & Co., iron-
work ....
8 56
Thos. A. Lane, repairing rail
1 75
D. Wells, lumber .
18 72
A. Bodwell & Son, stone
56 00
Irad Poor, lumber
14 00
F. E. McKean, sand .
32 50
Thorp & Bartlett, tinning
Granite bridge .
232 27
C. H. Robie, concreting Mc-
Gregor bridge .
2,656 70
A. N. Clapp, spikes
24
labor of men and teams
1,401 94
By balance on hand
36 62
COMMONS.
To appropriation .... $3,500 00
A. H. Lowell, overdraft . 1 20
John Madden, overdraft . . 2 50
Cr.
),500 00
Dr.
336
To reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred ....
$1,200 00
balance overdrawn .
118 64
4M COO p/J
^P^jO^ai Ore
Cr.
Paid "William P. Scott, superin-
tendent ....
$42 00
F. S. Worthen, superintend-
ent .....
551 25
F. S. Worthen & Son, plants
39 49
W. H. Vickery, repairing
lawn-mower, etc.
1 85
Manchester Water Works,
water
25 00
Hutchinson Bros., iron-work
5 60
Pettee & Adams, cement
4 80
A. J. Sawyer, lumber .
17 60
Daniels & Co., lawn-mower,
hardware, etc. . ' .
37 23
A. C. Wallace, lumber .
31 60
Wm. C. Rogers, hardware,
etc
3 35
J. F. Sargent, iron-work
3 70
J. B. Varick Co., hardware,
etc. .....
18 38
A. J. Sawyer, lumber .
3 52
J. J. Abbott, painting .
22 29
Chas. H. Robie, concreting
walks ....
647 55
Thos. A. Lane, pipe, plumb-
ing, etc
199 49
A. H. Lowell, iron-work, etc.
37 04
Chas. A. Bailey, stone curb-
ing
2,220 74
337
Paid L. M. Aldrich, lumber, etc
W. Ireland, lumber, etc.
A. Bodwell & Son, stonework
Lamson & Marden, stonework
labor of meu and teams
$18 13
29
15
: 17 75
: 55
60
789
23
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.
To appropriation .... $35,000 00
P. Higgins, land on Lowell
1,822 34
Dr.
street .....
517
92
L. D. Goodwin, overdraft
25
00
J. B. Varick, overdraft .
3
90
A. J. Sawyer, overdraft .
44
94
L. K. Mead, overdraft
1
75
Buffalo School Furniture Co.,
overdraft ....
172
50
Miller, McNeil, & Co., overdraft
16
00
T. A. Lane, overdraft
20
"W. C. Rogers, overdraft .
11
85
Samuel Neal, old brick .
4
00
reserved fund, am't transferred
10,000
00
balance overdrawn .
10,599
16
ft^fi 30*7 99
tyOOjOo 1 u&
Cr.
Paid Mead, Mason, & Co., brick-
work, window-frames, etc.
$3,636 88
Hutchinson Bros., iron-work
1,157
01
A. F. Cate, labor, etc. .
798
51
Manchester Locomotive
Works, boiler, etc. .
644
25
A. C. Wallace, lumber
22
1,457 89
$302
70
544
39
496
31
492
65
. 935
75
551
84
7
58
150
00
19
50
11
19
315
02
338
Paid Parker & Son, brick-work .
Wm. M. Butterfield, architect
Concord Railroad, freight on
brick ....
Clark Bros., teaming .
J. H. & T. Cunningham, radi-
ators, etc. ....
Pike & Heald, tinning, etc. .
S. C. Forsaith Machine Co.,
lumber ....
E. R. Morse & Co., vault doors
Prank Fogg & Co., plumbing
Lamson & Marden, cutting
stone, etc. ....
J. C. Young, rooting .
¥m, C. Rogers, hardware,
etc 360 00
J. B. Yarick Co., hardware,
etc. . . . .
Daniels & Co., hardware
Killey & Wadleigh, hardware
H. C. "Weeden, plumbers'
supplies ....
P. S. Bodwell, stone-work .
Jesse Gault, brick
Charles Bunton, iron-work .
Fogg & Donnelly, plumbing
etc 333 23
Stillman & Mcoll, gas-fix-
tures, etc 160 29
Jeremiah Carew, freestone . 1,682 00
E. P. Johnson & Co., wood . 10 40
A. B. dishing, teaming . 13 50
J. F. Sargent, blacksmithing 40
70
60
9
34
72
07
1,162
00
2,123
00
3,902
21
9
90
339
Paid Carpenter & Robinson, mason
work $63 90
A. D. Carpenter, inspector
police station
labor of men and teams
Pike & Heald, plumbing, etc.
Clark Bros., teaming .
Concord Railroad, freight
G-eorge ~D. Towne, return of
births and deaths
Charles F. George, return of
births and deaths
E. A. Lanouette, return of
births and deaths
C. B. Sturtevant, return of
births and deaths
C. F. Bonney, return of births
and deaths ....
Aime Lacerte,return of births
and deaths
Thomas Wheat, return of
births and deaths
D. S. Adams, return of births
and deaths
"W. J. Sleeper, return of births
and deaths
R. J. P. Goodwin, return of
births and deaths
H. de W. Carvelle, return of
births and deaths
M. Richard, return of births
and deaths
J. E. Lamaitre, return of
births and deaths
374
64
893
90
281
26
75
00
154
93
1
50
25
10
50
1
00
2
75
3
00
3
00
1
75
1
25
1
25
1
25
14
00
3
50
340
Paid C. M. Dodge, return of births
and deaths ... $7 75
W. W. WilMns, return of
births and deaths . . 4 00
O. D. Abbott, return of
births and deaths . 5 50
J. A. Jackson, return of
births and deaths . . 8 00
J. "W. Mooar, return of births
and deaths ... 2 00
L. M. French, return of births
and deaths ... 9 00
L. French, return of births
and deaths ... 12 00
J. "W". D. MacDonald, return
of births and deaths . . 20 50
H. W. Boutwell, return of
births and deaths . . 2 00
C. A. Manning, return of
births and deaths . . 1 00
Charles F. Flanders, return of
births and deaths . . 3 75
James Sullivan, return of
births and deaths . . 77 00
L. B. How, return of births
and deaths ... 2 25
Chas. Corey, return of births
and deaths ... 1 25
A. D. Smith, return of births
and deaths ... 75
Charles F. George, return of
births and deaths . . 25
J. P. "Walker, return of births
and deaths ... 1 75
341
Paid James G. Sturgis, return of
births and deaths . . $4 75
John Ferguson, return of
births and deaths . . 17 75
J. Sullivan, professional ser-
vices 30 00
G. W. Bourne, professional
services .... 50 00
Dr. L. French, return of births
and deaths ... 3 25
C. M. Dodge, professional ser-
vices 15 00
G. "W. Bourne, return of
births and deaths . . 1 75
L. French, return of births
and deaths . . . 9 25
H. "W. Boutwell, return of
births and deaths . . 4 50
Pearson & Wilkins, profes-
sional services . . . 32 50
J. "W. D. MacDonald, return
of births and deaths . . 27 00
L. French, return of births
and deaths ... 4 00
H. "W. Boutwell, professional
services .... 1 50
C. M. Dodge, return of births
and deaths ... 16 00
J. E. Lamaitre, return of
births and deaths . . 14 75
C. B. Sturtevant, return of
births and deaths . . 2 50
George "W. Nutter, return of
births and deaths . 4 75
342
Paid L. French, returns of births
and deaths ... $3 50
J. "W. Mooar, burying nui-
sances .... 9 00
E. 0. Pearson, return of
births and deaths . . 3 50
E. Mongeon, return of births
and deaths ... 2 75
Chas. Corey, return of births
and deaths . . . 1 50
A. C. Wallace, lumber . 210 83
Austin, Flint, & Day, lumber 39 18
J. Hodge, lumber . . 32 42
Head & Dowst, lumber . 51 51
W. P. Gale, lumber and labor 3,779 81
E. A. G. Holmes, lumber and .
labor . . . . 338 63
L. M. Aldrich, lumber and
labor .... 27 77
George Holbrook, lumber and
labor ....
D. H. Morgan,carpenter work
J. H. Maynard, carpenter-
work ....
A. F. Cate, carpenter-work .
A. F. Cate, carpenter-work .
Austin Goings, carpenter-
work ....
Amos Heath, damage to land
■ J.W.Conant,personal injuries
Burns & Poore, damage to
sheds and coal . . . 10 00
Sarah A. Davis, damage to
person .... 2,214 10
266
31
54
05
29
00
650
00
91
92
34
55
30
00
350
00
343
Paid Adeline Geoffroy, damage to
person .... $1,025 00
Agnes McComb, damage to
person . . . . 25 00
Jason Weston, damage to
garden . . . . 100 00
Wm. T. Morgan, damage to
team 25 00
T. M. Conant ... 624 59
A. W. Prescott, damage to
team .... 20 00
W. E. Prescott, damage to
person .... 40 00
Timothy Carr, execution . 210 92
A. W. Read & Son, damage
to horse .... 25 00
State Industrial School, exe-
cution ....
C. H. Flagg, damage to team
Manchester Water Works,
water ....
C. H. Robie, concreting
Charles Powers, bounty on
woodchuck
Elton W. Morgan, bounty on
woodchucks
Eddie A. Moore, bounty on
woodchucks
L. D. McDonald, bounty on
woodchucks
Alvin Bean, bounty on wood-
chucks ....
Byron Blodgett, bounty on
woodchucks
50
68
50
00
159
89
280
52
10
20
2
40
40
40
20
344
Paid James Rowell, bounty
on
woodchuck
.
$0
10
James Rogers, bounty
on
woodchucks
.
20
H. W. Brockway, bounty
on
woodchuck
.
10
Michael O'Hern, bounty
on
woodchuck
,
10
B. M. Corning, bounty
on
woodchucks
.
20
L. D. McDonald, bounty
on
woodchucks
.
30
L. D. McDonald, bounty
on
woodchuck
.
10
Moses Tracy, bounty
on
woodchucks
.
40
L. D. Colby, bounty on wood-
chucks
.
40
Samuel McElroy, bounty
on
woodchucks
.
40
J. A. Barker, care of library
boiler
.
128
00
Manchester Gas Co., gas
.
44
32
"W. H. Bennett, assistant <
en-
gineer
.
554
50
H. W. Home, assistant
en-
gineer
.
355
15
W. D. Hunter, assistant <
m-
gineer
.
346
50
Frank A. Gay, assistant
en-
gineer
.
59
08
George H. Allen, repairing
tapes, ink, stationery, etc.
56
31
Warren Harvey, stone and
stone-work
.
4,895
63
345
Paid A. Bodwell & Son, stone
watering-troughs
$158 00
Wm. Landry, troughs .
53 50
A. Bodwell & Son, stone
troughs ....
29 50
John B. Clarke, advertising,
etc. .....
207 71
Republican Press Association,
advertising, etc.
8 50
Kendall & Ladd, advertising,
etc. .....
20 25
Temple & Farrington, blank-
books, etc.
242 45
Union Publishing Co., adver-
tising, etc.
315 22
J. C. Nichols & Son, teams .
8 00
C. EL Simpson, teams .
' 225 00
James Bros., teams
96 50
George W. Reed, teams
56 00
E. T. James, teams
20 25
Cavanaugh Bros., teams
104 96
C. C. Perry, teams
90 25
Jos. A. Brown, teams .
1 50
F. X. Chenette, teams .
8 00
Burnham & Co., teams
9 35
J. P. Buswell, trucking
75
C. H. Hodgman & Co., truck-
ing . . .
2 74
Thomas A. Lane, stand-pipes,
etc
265 63
Pike & Heald, furnace,
plumbing, etc. .
281 50
A. H. Lowell, iron stay-bars
6 45
Hutchinson Bros., iron-work
8 82
346
Paid ¥m. H. Hill blacksmithing $5 75
D. F. Cressey, blacksmithing 7 00
S. C. Forsaith Co., lumber 9 25
Thorp & Avery, furnace, etc. 263 56
Daniels & Co., hardware, etc. 50 16
J.B.Varick Co., hardware, etc. 58 16
J.B.Varick Co.,hardware,etc. 2 87
¥m.C. Rogers, hardware,etc. 174 33
Isaac S. Coffin, tin cups and
chains .... 4 88
Sulloway,Topliff,& O'Connor,
professional services . . 392 21
Granite State Telephone Co. 1 10
L. N.Dufrain, repairing pump 3 00
Concord Railroad, freight . 75
Clark Brothers, teaming . 10 00
Jas. S. Batchelder, plumbing 2 00
Hunkins & Wilson, plumbing 1 50
N. P. Kidder, making city
report . . . . 150 00
George E. Mitchell, damage
to goods .... 60 00
E. P. Johnson & Co., express,
etc
E. P. Johnson & Co., wood .
H. C. Dickey, labor
H. D. Gordon, chairs .
C. H. Reed, professional ser-
vices ....
C. C. Harriman, use of land
F. P. Colby, moving piano at
Bakersville school-house .
Elliott Manufacturing Co. .
Wm. H. Vickery, keys, etc.
5
50
13
50
20
00
16
00
10
00
5
50
2
00
3
75
11
50
347
Paid Concord Railroad, freight on
coal .....
$117 07
John Barnes, blacksmithing
4 90
H. P. Simpson, expenses to
Portsmouth and Boston .
10 00
E. P. Johnson, expenses to
Portsmouth and Boston .
10 00
Fire King, reserve engine,
pumping out cellars .
13 20
H. W. Herrick, water-color
painting, old City Hall
15 00
"W. S. Davis, blotters, etc.
1 05
Concord Railroad, freight
34
George W. Prescott, witness
fees, etc. ....
75 00
G. A. R., allowance for hall
rent
100 00
H. B. Putnam, allowance for
horse-hire . . .
132 00
George A. Alger, repairing
clock at pest-house .
1 50
L. Searles, burying nuisances
7 50
N. P. Kidder, making returns
of births, marriages, and
deaths ....
408 60
L. K. Mead, splint, etc.
1 75
Isaac :L. Heath, revising ordi-
nances ....
250 00
H. P. Simpson, expenses to
Salem and Boston
7 25
C. C. Webster, watering-
trough, 1878-79-80-81-
82-83 ....
18 00
348
Paid M. H. Lathrop, duplicate
taxes, 1881-82-83 . . 124 57
Fred Allen, building portion
of Hanover street . . 90 00
E. P. Johnson, expenses to
Salem and Boston . 7 25
Buff & Berger, repairing
transit .... 28 20
C. H. Reed, professional ser-
vices . . • . . 50 00
G.W.Varnum, labor at court-
house yard . . . 2 50
John "Waters, labor on side-
walk .... 2 50
Hunkins & Wilson, plumbing 2 94
J. M. Crawford, labor on
census . . . . 30 00
D. O. Legendre, labor on cen-
sus .....
Irad Poor, cedar posts .
William Shepard
N. P. Kidder, expressage, etc.
J. F. Clough, expenses to
Suncook and Andover .
S. P. Cannon, expenses to
Suncook and Andover
Standard School Furniture
Co., furniture for Bakers-
ville school-house
Elliott Manufacturing Co. .
H. P. Simpson, expenses to
Hooksett and Portsmouth
E. P. Johnson, expenses to
Hooksett and Portsmouth
22
00
40
00
1
00
4
15
7
00
3
00
82
99
2
60
6
50
6
50
349
Paid Concord R. R. Corp., freight
Concord R. R. Corp., freight
J. S. Bacheler, plumbing
A. A. Moore, repairing light-
ning rods ....
Campbell & Robinson, maple
trees ....
Thomas Badger, tax 1884,
paid twice
E. P. Johnson, teaming desks
G-eorge Thompson, shade
trees ....
T.W. Challis, labor on census
George "W. Prescott, witness
fees, etc. ....
O.D. Carpenter, mason-work
Timothy Sullivan, burying
nuisances .... 8 00
H.C.Dickey, repairing school-
house fence
Judith Sherer,care pest-house
George W. Varnum, posting
health notices .
C. H. Reed, professional ser-
vices ....
F. "W. Follansbee, moving
building ....
Charles E. Cochran, profes-
sional services .
Dana W. King, recording
deeds ....
Harden Hand Grenade Co.,
grenades ....
$12
33
51
7
00
266
00
73
50
1
59
3
50
65
00
44
80
85
28
1
91
10
50
270
00
7
50
13
00
100
00
5
00
96
74
10
350
Paid T. L. Thorpe, expenses to
Concord ....
Oran J. Berg, labor on census
Christian Irion, labor on cen-
sus
Fred Stott, labor on census .
"W. E. Gilmore, labor on
census ....
William B. Patten, labor on
census ....
Isaac Whittemore, labor on
census ....
L. D. Goodwin, labor on cen-
sus .....
J. M. Collity, protessional
services ....
J. J. Abbott, painting sign .
Daniel W. Lane, referee in
case Seth Hill vs. Manches-
ter
D. F. Clark, referee in case
Seth Hill vs. Manchester .
H. P. Simpson, expenses to
Suncook and Portsmouth .
E. P. Johnson, expenses to
Suncook and Portsmouth .
Pettee & Adams, cement
Clough & Clark, professional
services ....
G. "W". Varnum, distributing
health notices .
George C. Hoitt, professional
services . .
R. E. Bean & Co., binders .
11
50
3
00
5
00
6
00
70
22
87
26
82
22
84
00
5
00
20
00
9
00
4
50
8
50
10
00
21
00
1
50
11
25
5
00
55
351
Paid Manchester Novelty Co., dat-
ing-stamp ....
$7 23
Briggs & Huse, professional
services ....
150 00
C. H. Reed, professional ser-
vices
23 00
committee on cemeteries, ex-
penses to Boston
15 00
committee on commons, ex-
penses to Boston
15 75
H. C. Dickey
4 50
J. M. Crawford, labor on cen-
sus
80 00
J. M. Crawford, labor on cen-
sus .....
125 00
L. D. Goodwin, labor on cen-
sus . .
25 00
F. H. Challis, labor on census
53 56
- L. H. Lamprey, labor on cen-
sus
127 60
Fred W. Cheney, labor on
census ....
60 46
Daniel F. Healy, labor on
census . . .
154 94
P. A. Collins, labor on census
22 00
T. J. Howard, labor on census
16 00
F. W. Follansbee, moving
building ....
140 00
John R. Stokes
20 00
John Moss, labor on Bald
Hill road ....
33 00
S. B. Putnam, auditing col-
lector's account
25 00
H. C. Dickey, labor
13 80
352
id H. C. Dickey, labor
$10 50
Daniel Healy, whitewashing
tree-boxes, etc. .
81 05
G-eorge "W. Prescott, witness
fees, etc. ....
478 22
"William M. Butterfield, plan
engine-house
105 00
Berlin Iron Bridge Co.,
bridges, etc.
4,452 92
J. B. Maynard, labor .
48 00
Daniel Stevens, labor .
72 00
Felix Bourjoie, labor .
18 00
James Richards, cleaning
vaults ....
17 00
George E. Morrill, distribut-
ing notices, etc.
50 68
Manchester post-office,
stamps, etc.
2 22
E. P. Johnson
7 50
E. P. Johnson & Co., wood .
7 75
H. D. Gordon, wood chairs .
12 00
G. F. Bosher & Co., profes-
sional services, etc. .
14 00
"Wm. H. Hill, blacksmithing
2 50
Mrs. F. J. Clement
1 00
Weston & Hill, dry goods
1 90
G. W. Butterfield, damage to
wagon ....
4 00
J. J. Abbott, painting .
102 98
J. Bryson, Jr., painting
21 90
H. P. Simpson, expenses to
Boston ....
9 00
E. P. Johnson, expenses to
Boston ....
5 50
353
Paid Buffalo School Furniture
Co $345 00
C. H. Reed, professional ser-
vices .... 28 90
C. H. Burns, professional ser-
vices . . . 125 00
Lamson & Marden, stone-
work .... 34 65
G. H. Wheeler, setting hitch-
ing-posts .... 5 75
Irad Poor, cedar posts . . 20 60
James R. Carr, painting . 8 50
L. Searles, burying nuisances 17 00
• Nathaniel Baker,witness fees,
etc 2 00
J. M. Crawford, labor on
census . . . . 20 00
J. M. Crawford, labor for in-
spectors of check-lists . 83 25
county commissioners, hear-
ing on Rowell street . 33 60
Miller, McNeil, & Co., desk 16 00
Thomas Dunlap, repairing
clocks .... 50 00
Carpenter & Robinson, ma-
son-work . . . . 33 02
Alfred Quimby, overpayment
of tax, 1882 ... 56 70
George E. Morrill . . 47
George E. Warren, error in
assessment ... 1 10
E. P. Johnson & Co., coal . 76 50
James S. Bacheler, plumbing 75
23
354
Paid C. H. Reed, professional ser-
vices ....
L. Searles, burying nuisances
Thomas A. Lane, plumbing
J. Bryson, Jr., painting
Charles A. Bailey, flagging
stone ....
D. C. Whittemore, allowance
on road ....
Dr. J. Alexander, profes-
sional services . . ,
Jesse Gault, brick for engine-
house ....
George "W. Prescott, court
expenses ....
county commissioners, Gil-
ford case ....
Clague, Schlicht, & Field,
letter files and cases .
L. Searles, burying nuisances
Republican Press Associa-
tion, advertising non-resi-
dent taxes
N. S. Bean, inspecting and
testing boilers .
"W. E. Gilmore, return and
stationery
S. B. Putnam, expenses to
Concord ....
C. H. G. Foss, expenses buy-
ing hook-and-ladder truck
Daniel Connor
0. D. Abbott, professional
services .... 9 00
$9 00
7 50
3
65
14
40
212
00
20
00
2
00
448
28
6
40
46
60
8
05
7
00
5
40
72
00
2
54
1
00
15
00
18
00
355
Paid C. M. Bailey, brooms, etc. .
$5 02
Manchester Locomotive
Works ....
2 00
Manchester Water Works,
water ....
35 63
James Sullivan, professional
services ....
17 50
A. J. Sawyer, lumber .
2 25
J. H. Proctor, labor
4 00
Buff & Berger
17 91
C. H. Robie, concreting
589 67
labor of men and teams
223 77
fKC onrr on
TERY.
,uu)ui" ****
AMOSKEAG CEME
Dr.
To reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred
$300 00
$300 00
Cr.
Paid W. H. Bennett, staking lots
$3 00
W. D. Hunter, staking lots .
2 25
F. A. Gay, staking lots
4 51
H. W. Home, staking lots .
6 00
By balance on hand
284 24
$300 00
v PINE GROVE CEMETERY.
Dr.
To balance from old account . $4,315 20
appropriation .... 7,000 00
356
To J. F. James, lots sold
$226 96
S. B. Putnam, lots sold .
935 46
B. A. Stearns, digging graves,
etc
769 93
|10 O/IT KZ
W
J.WjiJni UXJ
Cr.
Paid B. A. Stearns, superintendent
$871 40
B. A. Stearns, expenses on
shrubs ....
1 59
C. C. Webster, turf .
16 65
F. X. Chenette, manure
22 75
S.B.Putnam, recording deeds,
etc. .....
4 00
R.W.Flanders, repairing tools
3 95
H. C. Dickey, lot
15 00
J. F. Seaward,carpenter-work
210 55
L. A. Dickey, repairing tools
6 00
E. P. Johnson & Co., coal
7 00
J. B. Clarke, printing .
60 20
J. W. Manning, shrubs, etc.
103 35
Daniels & Co., hardware, etc.
4 80
J. B. Varick Co., stone vases,
hardware, etc. .
137 22
Manchester Water Works,
water ....
36 50
Manchester Water Works,
laying pipes
375 00
W. H. Bennett, lines, grades,
etc
60 40
George H. Allen, team
19 00
H. W. Home, lines and grades
24 75
F. A. Gay, lines and grades .
16 92
W. D. Hunter ,lines and grades
23 25
357
Paid A. C. Wallace, chestnut posts $15 00
J. Hodge, chestnut stakes, etc. 21 43
Head & Dowst, brick, lum-
ber, etc 32 75
A. H. Lowell, iron gates,
posts, etc 389 04
Palmer & G-armon,stone-work 73 35
T. A. Lane, water-pipes,
plumbing, etc. . . . 3,117 37
Schlegel & Fottler, flower
roots 2 40
E. T. James, manure . . 39 39
William B. Abbott, painting
fence 31 69
Manchester post-office, envel-
opes 1 10
Pike & Heald, water-pails,
broom, pots ... 6 70
J. F. James, services as treas-
urer . . . . 37 34
Temple & Farrington, sta-
tionery . . . . 2 49
F. B. Potter, mason-work . 6 00
Wm. M. Butterfield, profes-
sional services . . ' . 22 50
H. H. Huntress, filling vases
with flowers . . . . 10 00
Spence & Bond, material and
labor .... 18 00
H. C. Annis, part of lot . 2 72
E. W. Flanders, iron-work . 2 40
Warren Harvey, stone . 25 00
M. V. B. Chase, maple trees 8 00
358
Paid Livingston & Kimball, print-
ing
$2 00
E. P. Johnson & Co., coal .
12 00
heirs of E. A. Straw, land .
3,090 00
Stephen P. Moody, labor
6 00
labor of men and teams
3,077 70
By balance on hand
1,169 90
flO OAfJ EC
VALLEY CEMETERY.
To appropriation .... $2,000 00
H. R. Pettee,digginggraves,etc. 28 50
F. B. Balch, digging graves, etc. 566 00
S. B. Putnam ... 115 40
Paid F. B. Balch, superintendent
W. H. Bennett, engineering
F. A. Gay, engineering
W. D. Hunter, engineering .
H. "W. Home, engineering .
Daniels & Co., paints, hard-
ware, etc. ....
"W"m. C. Rogers, lawn-mower
J. B. Varick Co., vase, stone
border, etc.
Pettee & Adams, cement
Manchester Water Works,
water ....
J. J. Abbott, paint
George Whitford, loam, etc.
Dr.
$609 75
9
00
1
50
5
25
20
10
64
41
11
50
19
46
8
35
102
90
76
236
62
J,709 90
Or.
359
Paid J. M. N\xtt . . . . $14 00
Frank Dickey, loam . . 37 50
T. A. Lane, iron pipes, etc. 267 85
Wm. B. Abbott, painting
fence .... 59 88
A. H. Lowell, drinking-foun-
tain, etc. ....
Horace Stearns, stone-work .
Cbarles H. Wood, painting
signs ....
Head & Dowst, lumber
L. M. Aldrich, lumber and
labor ....
F. S. Worthen, maple trees
J. H. Maynard, lumber
S.B. Putnam, recording deeds
J. F. James, recording deeds
labor of men
By balance on hand
221
86
20
00
2
75
7
01
3
35
25
00
15
55
4
00
6
00
621
01
317
54
.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
To appropriation .... $20,000 00
Daniels Co., overdraft . 1 85
balance overdrawn . . . 1,830 40
,709 90
Dr.
$21,832 25
Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 1.
Cr.
Paid pay-roll of company . . $1,135 00
, Manchester Gas Co., gas . 80 98
George W. Butterfield, driver 217 00
360
id Daniels & Co., hardware
$9 21
T. A. Lane, repairing harness,
etc. .....
2 21
Pike & Heald, cleaning pipe,
etc
1 00
George H. Stearns, matches,
etc
1 80
D.S. Ames, repairing harness,
etc. .....
5 00
J. R. Carr, hooks and rope .
3 00
J. S. Conroy, wood
8 00
Manchester Locomotive
"Works, labor .
9 60
T. Berry, repairing chairs .
1 50
Jacobs, Whitcomb, & Co.,
clock ....
4 87
J. T. Underhill, wood .
15 00
,494 17
N. S. Bean Steam Fike Engine Co. ]STo. 4.
Cr.
Paid pay-roll of company . . $1,135 00
Manchester Gas Co., gas . 65 74
Jeremiah Lane, driver . . 217 00
A. J. Morse, driver . 4 50
Daniels & Co., hardware . 12 26
A. H. Lowell, iron castings . 3 79
George H. Stearns, matches,
etc 84
D.S. Ames, repairing harness,
etc 7 50
E.W. Kimball, swing-harness 100 00
J. R. Carr .... 5 50
D. A. Simons, cuspidores . 5 25
361
Paid J. S. Conroy, wood . . $8 00
Manchester Locomotive
Works, set wheels, paint-
ing, etc. ....
Charles E. Berry, names, etc.
Sanborn Carriage Co., spring
Wm. F. Rogers, name-plates
J. T. Underbill, wood .
Pennacook Hose Co. No. 1.
275
00
72
10
25
1
50
15
00
Paid pay-roll of company
$1,545 00
Manchester Gas Co., gas
75 84
"W. L. Blenus, driver .
660 00
M. W. Ford, Jr., extra driver
18 00
W. S. Flagg, extra driver
21 00
Daniels & Co., sperm oil, etc.
1 85
Daniels & Co., hardware
4 73
Wm, C. Rogers, hardware .
85
J. B. Varick Co., chain bolts
50
Pike & Heald, coal-hod, oil-
can, etc. ....
1 03
George H. Stearns, matches,
etc. .....
3 14
D. S. Ames, repairing har-
ness, etc. ....
20 40
Barnard & Pike, iron-work .
1 50
J. J. Abbott, paint
83
D. A. Simons, cuspidores
8 72
Manchester Locomotive
Works, repairing lanterns
4 75
L. J. Flint, fitting boxes for
grenades ....
4 00
$1,929 23
Cr.
1,372 14
362
Massabesic Hose Co. No. 2.
Paid pay-roll of company
$995 00
Manchester Gas Co., gas
34 92
Walter Seaward, driver
120 00
Daniels & Co., hardware
4 50
J. B. McCrillis & Son, iron-
work \.
1 75
Hunkins & Wilson, labor
28
D. S. Ames, repairing har-
ness, etc. ....
19 00
Temple & Farrington,opaque,
labor, etc. ....
5 89
Manchester One-Price Cloth-
ing Co., reefers
51 00
Thomas Dunlap, clock
4 87
L. J. Flint, fitting boxes for
grenades . . .
4 00
Geo. C. Lord, matches
20
Geo. C. Lord, matches
23
E. W. Harrington Hose Co. No. 3.
Paid pay-roll of company
Manchester Gas Co., gas
J. T. O'Dowd, driver .
Sylvester Cate, sub. driver
D. F. Cressey, iron-work
. J. B. Varick Co., rubber hose
H. Fradd & Co., brooms,
matches, etc.
D. S. Ames, repairing harness,
etc
. $995 00
52
68
360
63
16
50
1
50
e 6
00
5 19
28 00
Or.
.,241 64
Or.
363
Paid H. C. Ranno, repairing har-
ness, etc $9 42
Manchester Locomotive
Works, painting, repairs,
etc 127 50
Charles E. Berry, hames, etc. 48 00
T. L. Thorpe, mop-waste . 1 60
L. Searles, use of wagon . 10 50
L. J. Flint, fitting boxes for
grenades .... 4 00
Merrimack Hose Co. No. 4.
Paid pay-roll of company
Manchester Gas Co., gas
Charles Rogers, driver
Killey & Wadleigh, hardware
Daniels & Co., hardware
D. S. Ames, repairing har-
ness, etc. ....
E. W. Kimball, bit
E. P. Johnson & Co., wood
L. J. Flint, fitting boxes for
grenades ....
$995
00
52
58
110
00
24
1
97
51
75
75
10
75
4
00
$1,666 52
Cr.
.,227 04
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Co. JSTo. 1.
Cr.
Paid pay-roll of company . . $1,935 00
Manchester Gas Co., gas . 49 84
Charles M. Denyou, driver . 217 00
Daniels & Co., hardware . 34 20
Pike & Heald, lantern globes 6 92
Geo. H. Stearns, matches, etc. 93
364
Paid D. S. Ames, swing-harness,
etc $120 50
Barnard & Pike, iron-work,
etc. 8 25
J. R. Carr., painting, etc. . 11 10
Manchester Locomotive
Works, repairs . . . 52 39
Manchester Locomotive
Works, repairs .
2
50
Chas. E. Berry, hames, etc. .
68
00
T. L. Thorpe, waste
50
Manchester Axe Co., black-
smithing ....
2
20
ft2 509 33
Miscellaneous.
Cr.
Paid Daniels & Co., hardware
$3
20
D. S. Ames ....
2
00
Temple & Farrington, glass .
3
00
A. H. Paige, badge
3
00
W. H. Vickery, fitting keys
95
C. G. Braxmar, badges
76 80
Hyde & Co., flag .
21
50
0. P. Stone & Co., crackers
and cheese at fire
3
22
Allen Fire Department Sup-
ply Co., hose-jacket .
2
50
Wm. S. Davis & Son, supply
wagon and lanterns .
307
50
A. L. N. Robertson, shavings
1
00
Weston & Hill, oil carpet, etc.
67 82
Chas. E. Berry, hames, etc. .
149
60
Manchester Locomotive
Works, labor .
1
20
365
Paid Fuller, Leonard, & Small,
repairing fireman's coat
$1 00
Fuller, Leonard, & Small,
rubber coats
25 00
Thomas W. Lane, chief engi-
neer .....
300 00
Frank Hutchinson, assistant
engineer ....
8 33
R. G. Manning, assistant en-
gineer ....
100 00
0. E. Kimball, assistant engi-
neer
100 00
J. F. Pherson, assistant engi-
neer
100 00
Fred S. Bean, assistant engi-
neer and clerk .
125 00
John B. Clarke, printing
27 50
L. B. Bodwell & Co., wood .
39 00
¥m. B. Abbott, painting
19 00
C. H. Hodgman & Co., truck-
ing .....
2 00
Barnard & Pike, blacksmitk-
ing, etc. ....
17 95
J. B. McCrillis & Son, black-
smithing, etc. .
18 30
Wm. C. Rogers, hardware .
1 03
A. H. Lowell, weights .
3 42
A. H. Lowell, castings .
4 91
T. A. Lane, plumbing .
1 57
Daniels & Co., hardware
32 04
Concord R. R. Corp., freight
1 52
M. W. Ford; driving supply-
wagon ....
43 00
George H. Dudley, repairing
1 00
366
Paid Manchester Gas Co., gas
$11 70
Manchester One-Price Cloth-
ing Co., blankets
11 50
A. C. Wallace, lumber
1 25
George E. Davis, labor
5 00
George E. Davis, labor
5 25
E. W. Harrington Hose Co.
No. 3 ....
6 00
Massabesic Hose Co. ISTo. 2 .
6 00
Pennacook Hose Co. No. 1 .
6 00
Merrimack Hose Co. No. 4 .
6 00
Excelsior Hook and Ladder
Co. No. 1 .
6 00
N. S. Bean Steam Fire En-
gine Co. No. 4 .
6 00
Amoskeag Steam Fire En-
gine Co. No. 1 .
6 00
0. E. Kimball, freight .
2 00
Harden Hand Grenade Co.,
hand grenades .
80 00
J. B. Clarke, printing .
14 50
W. S. Davis & Son, lantern
globes ....
17 00
W. S. Flagg, driver
15 00
T. W. Lane, express, tele-
grams, etc.
14 83
Samuel Eastman & Co., hose,
etc. .....
2,402 47
Manchester Water Works,
water ....
966 72
Stephen Gardner, care boiler
180 00
New England Telegraph and
Telephone Co. .
3 10
D. M. Goodwin .
5 00
;,392 18
367
Recapitulation.
Paid Amoskeag Steam Fire En-
gine Co. No. 1 . . . $1,494 17
N. S. Bean Steam Fire En-
gine Co. No. 4 . . . 1,929 23
Pennacook Hose Co. No. 1 . 2,372 14
Massabesic Hose Co. No. 2 . 1 ,241 64
E. "W. Harrington Hose Co.
No. 3 . . . . 1,666 52
Merrimack Hose Co. No. 4 . 1,227 04
Excelsior Hook and Ladder
Co. No. 1 . . . . 2,509 33
miscellaneous . . . 5,392 18
By reserved fund, am't transferred 4,000 00
$21,832 25
FIRE-ALARM TELEGRAPH.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $1,500 00
Paid Tristram Berry, superintend-
ent . . .
"Wm.C. Rogers, hardware, etc.
Daniels & Co., hardware, etc.
Killey & Wadleigh, hardware
A. H. Lowell, zinc, etc.
Concord R. R. Corp., freight
J. H. Bunnell & Co., zinc, etc.
Manchester Gas Co., gas
J. B. Clarke, printing .
81,500 00
Cr.
$300 00
1 33
34
18
158 00
6 09
57 82
18
16 00
368
Hodgman &
Co,
Paid T. W. Lane, roll-paper, etc
D. B. Varney, castings, etc.
Thorp & Bartlett, labor
George E. Davis, labor
C. ~N. Lougee, labor
James Brothers, teams
C. H
trucking
A. B. Ousting, trucking
Charles L. Bly, battery-jars
etc. ....
J. A. & W. Bird & Co., blue
vitriol
Edwin Rogers, gong,wire,etc
T. A. Lane, iron sink, etc
William T. Smith
C. B. Littlefield, oil, acid,etc
J. F. Sargent, blacksmithing
A. J. Sawyer, lumber .
William T. Smith
L. A. Dickey, iron-work
By balance on hand ■ .
$4 25
1 75
50
3 00
11 00
11 00
7 50
11 25
32 18
45
70
200
42
7
41
25
03
4
80
9
68
22
24
23
3
75
556
39
$1,500 00
HYDRANT SERVICE.
Dr.
To
appropriation .
balance overdrawn .
•
$20,000
737
00
50
120,737 50
Or.
Pa
id Manchester
Water
Works
>
water
•
•
$20,737
50
120.737 50
369
RESERVOIRS.
Dr.
To balance from old account
$41 24
$41 24
Cr.
By balance to new account .
$41 24
$41 24
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
To appropriation .... $17,000 00
M. J. Jenkins, costs and fines 2,737 42
J. C. Bickford, costs and fees . 1,209 84
balance overdrawn . . . 5,133 47
Dr.
$26,080 73
Cr.
Paid IS". P. Hunt, judge . . $1,500 00
I. L. Heath, special justice . 56 00
J. C. Bickford, clerk . . 600 00
M. J. Jenkins, city marshal 855 00
M. J. Jenkins, witness fees,
conveying prisoners, etc. . 630 10
Eben Carr, assistant marshal 700 00
Edgar Farrar, captain night
patrol . . . 851 65
Hiram Stearns, night patrol 746 00
J. F. Cassidy, night patrol . 739 00
James Bucklin, night patrol 747 00
Lafayette Tebbetts, night pa-
trol 747 00
u
370
id L. M. Streeter, night patrol
$764 00
Jeremiah Murphy, night pa-
trol
767 00
James F. Dunn, night patrol
752 00
Ira P. Fellows, night patrol
809 00
Henry Harmon, night patrol
813 00
William H. Newhall, night
patrol ....
746 00
B. N. Wilson, night patrol .
795 00
Chas. S. Brown, night patrol
729 00
Philip Riescher, night patrol
730 00
Michael Fox, night patrol
750 00
Thomas Frain, night patrol .
785 00
Frank Bourrassau, night pa-
trol
758 00
Michael Marr, night patrol .
750 00
Alcide Helie, night patrol .
733 00
Dennis McEvoy, night patrol
800 00
J. Floyd, night patrol .
710 00
Timothy P. Shea, night pa-
trol
726 00
John C. Colburn, day patrol
749 00
Randall W. Bean, day patrol
755 00
Charles H. Reed, day patrol
752 00
W. ~N. Ward, special police .
1 00
C. A. Burbank, special police
3 00
J. H. Tirrell, special police .
7 00
Archie Hill, special police .
8 00
Florance Sullivan, special
police ....
20 00
Moses Tremblay, special po-
lice
7 00
Samuel Mitchell, special police
477 00
John Berry, special police .
42 00
371
Paid Daniel Stevens, special
police $5 00
C. W. Arnold, special police 70 00
E. G.Woodman, special police 7 00
Geo. W. Varnum, special po
-
lice ....
2 00
Patrick Dobbin,special police 32 00
D. C. Jackson, special police 5 00
Geo. Lovejoy, special police 3 00
C. D. Wells, special police
4 00
J. H. Haughey, special police 8 00
A. J. Mayhew, special police 5 00
J. K. Rhodes, special police 2 . 00
Jules Faueher, special police 2 00
C. M. Stevens, special police
J 5 00
John Waters
4 00
George Varnum
6 00
L. H. Lamprey
8 00
Archie Hill .
2 00
William Stevens
5 00
Daniel Stevens
10 00
C. D.Emerson
4 00
George Sibley
5 00
James Farley
10 00
William Hill
5 00
T. P. Heath .
5 00
J. H. Haughey
8 00
C. A. Burbank
5 00
James C. Smith
5 00
D. C. Jackson
5 00
Willis K". Ward .
8 00
James A. Bowker
5 00
Joseph H. Tirrell
10 00
Lawrence Connor
5 00
E. A. G. Holmes
5 00
372
Paid Julius Faucher
.
$8 00
D. S. Harriman
. .
2 00
George Livingston
5 00
John Mayhew
.
4 00
John Berry .
.
10 00
Charles D. Wells
. .
6 00
E. G. Woodman .
, .
2 00
Archie Hill .
,
1 00
A. J. Mayhew
.
16 00
C. A. Burbank
.
8 00
Jules Faucher
. .
9 00
J. H. Tirrell
. .
16 00
Charles W. Stevens,
special
police
.
16 00
John Barry, special police .
14 00
David C. Jackson,
special
police
17 00
George A. Lovejoy,
special
police
.
12 00
John E. SteariiSjSpecial police
9 00
Caleb D. Emerson,
special
police
.
10 00
Henry H. Philbrick,
special
police
.
7 00
J. C. Smith, special police .
10 00
Daniel Stevens, special police
18 00
Felix Bourgeois, special po-
lice .
.
1 00
James Haughey, special po-
lice .
.
12 00
Stephen P. Chase,
special
police
.
10 00
Lawrence Connor, special po-
lice .
. ,
11 00
373
Paid Chas. D.Wells, special police $7 00
Geo. E. Livingston, special
police .... 14 00
James Farley, special police 2 00
Amos B. Page, special police 7 00
Geo. W. Page, special police 9 00
James W. Lathe, special po-
lice . . . . . 2 00
Alonzo W. Foster, special
police .... 6 00
"Willis N. Ward, special po-
lice 10 00
A. C. Martin, special police 6 00
George Sibley, special police 2 00
Patrick H. Riley, special po-
lice . . . . . 2 00
Wm. Hill, special police . 3 00
Justin ~N. Tuck, special po-
lice 1 00
R. A. Challis, special police 10 00
L. H. Lamprey, special police 6 00
Patrick H. Riley, special po-
lice 1 00
James C. Smith, special police 2 00
Levi Caldwell, special police 1 00
Wm. Hill, special police . 2 00
Charles W. Stevens, special
police .... 2 00
George A. Lovejoy, special
police .... 2 00
D. P. & D. L. Perkins, pro-
fessional services . . 4 00
A. C. Osgood, professional
services .... 2 00
374
Paid J. P. Bartlett, professional
services .
H. E. Burnham, professional
services ....
Charles E. Cochran, profes
sional services .
Clough & Clark, professional
services
Daniel Davis, meals for pris
oners
"Western Union Telegraph
Co., telegrams .
~W. H. Vickery, keys, etc.
C. H. Wood, painting and
glazing
C. H. Simpson, teams
J. N. Foss, teams
J. A. Brown, teams
E. T. James, teams
W. J. Freeman, teams .
S. A. Riddle, teams
H. M. Tarbell,team
John B. Clarke, printing
Frank H. Challis, printing
Ormond D. Kimball, printing
Campbell & Williams, print-
ing . . .
Challis & Campbell, printing
Temple & Farrington, sta-
tionery, etc.
T. W. Lane, stationery, etc.
Manchester Gas Co., gas
New England Telegraph and
Telephone Co., telephones
$8 00
2 12
2 00
2 00
405 10
40
95
4
00
3
25
3
50
8
00
3
00
110
75
1
25
3
00
3
00
39
25
4
50
6
50
71
50
1
25
13
46
18
80
435
78
116 60
375
Paid Granite State Telephone Co.,
telephones
D. Evans & Co., buttons
J. P. Lovell's Sons, police
calls . . • •
Daniels & Co., sperm oil, etc
Smith & Bly, crackers
A. H. Paige, badges
Higgins Bros., cuspidores
Manchester Steam Laundry
washing blankets, etc.
Weston & Hill, blankets
H. D. Gordon, office-chairs
City Farm, teams
C. M. Bailey, paper
J. N. Foss, team .
T. A. Barker, lodging, etc.
$24 90
41 25
30 00
8 40
36 25
17 50
6 00
28 00
6 00
9 00
6 00
1 62
3 00
36 00
$26,080 73
CITY HALL.
To appropriation . . •
N. P. Kidder, rents .
Hunkins & "Wilson, overdraft .
New England Telegraph and
Telephone Co., overdraft
balance overdrawn .
school department, for coal
$2,000 00
2,337 36
1 12
21 00
1,334 41
1,402 80
Paid Manchester Water Works,
water .
E. P. Johnson, coal
$2,381 60
73 43
Dr.
r,096J.69
Or.
376
Paid J. Albert Walker, coal
Concord Railroad, freight on
coal .
H. J. Clark, trucking .
Manchester Gas Co., gas
Head &Dowst,carpenter-work
George H. Dudley, carpenter-
work .
George Holbrook, carpenter-
work .
L. M. Aldrich,carpenter-work
Celinda Gorman, scrubbing
floors, etc.
New England Telegraph and
Telephone Co., telephone .
Granite State Telephone Co.,
telephone .
"Weston & Hill, rugs, etc.
Hutchinson Bros., labor on
bell, etc. .
A. H. Lowell, iron-work
W. H. Vickeiy, keys .
Pike & Heald, plumbing, etc
T. A. Lane, plumbing, etc.
Daniels & Co., hardware
J. B. Varick Co., hardware
Killey & Wadleigh, hardware
George H. Stearns, matches,
brooms, etc.
H. D. Gordon, chair
Hunkins & Wilson, gas fitting
C. H. Wood, painting .
J. J. Abbott, painting .
Otis Whidden, labor
$2,784 00
609 00
244 50
172 80
85 00
43 78
50
46 15
153 90
51 00
9 00
11 41
4 71
3 65
6 65
85 34
53 04
8 96
2 48
1 91
11 42
4 00
11 56
3 50
48 19
3 50
377
Paid Mrs. J. A. Barker, repairing
awning .... $0 75
J. A. Barker, broom, etc. . 1 15
C. M. Bailey, paper . . 5 78
C. "W. Butler, repairing cell,
etc. . 6 50
Carpenter & Robinson, ma-
son-work .
Bennett & Lord, mason-work
J. S. Holt & Co., soap .
H. D. Gordon, chairs .
J. S. Bacheler, plumbing
Straw & Lovejoy, repairing
clocks ...
Gideon Flanders, ice
Edward N. Fogg, mug .
C. M. Bailey, paper
City Hall drug-store, bug
poison
29
85
: 45
25
18
98
9
00
1
35
! 40
75
11
00
10
10
00
1
25
FIREMEN'S PARADE.
To appropriation .... $300 00
balance overdrawn . . . 45 66
Paid Manchester War Veterans'
Drum Corps, music . . 15 00
First Regiment Band, music 53 00
T. W. Lane, stationery . 5 16
T. A. Barker, caterer . . 214 50
Cavanaugh Bros., teams . 58 00
$7,096 69
Dr.
$345 66
Cr.
$345 66
378
PRINTING AND STATIONERY.
Dr.
To appropriation .
. $1,500 00
reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred
500 00
$2,000 00
Or.
Paid Manchester post-office .
. ' $47 48
T. W. Lane .
20 60
Livingston & Kimball .
39 75
0, D. Kimball
4 00
Temple & Farrington .
46 10
v John B. Clarke .
1,793 49
Campbell & "Williams .
36 50
D. B. Brooks & Co., ink
2 25
J. Q. Bradish & Co., pens
3 00
Alexander Cook, pens .
2- 00
Manchester post-office .
3 30
By balance on hand
1 53
$2,000 00
REPAIRS OF BUILDINGS.
To appropriation ....
reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred .....
balance overdrawn .
Paid Killey & Wadleigh, hardware
Daniels & Co., hardware
J. B. Yarick Co., hardware .
$1,800 00
Dr.
800
00
297 89
$2,897 89
Or.
$0
12
28
76
35
85
379
Paid "W. W. Hubbard, lumber
Austin, Flint, & Day, lumber
A. C. Wallace, lumber .
J. Hodge, lumber
L. M.Aldrich,carpenter-work
E. A. G. Holmes, carpenter-
work .
Tristram Berry, carpenter-
work .
J. F. Seaward,carpenter-work
George Holbrook, carpenter-
work ....
Flint & Little, carpenter-work
Alpheus Gay, carpenter-work
Geo. W. Rief, carpenter-work
A. F. Cate, carpenter-work
W. R. Gale, carpenter-work
L. J. Flint, carpenter-work
D. H. Morgan, carpenter-work
J. Bryson, Jr., painting
J. J. Abbott, painting .
J. R. Carr, painting
Louis Wolf, plumbing .
J. S. Bacheler, plumbing
Pike & Healcl, plumbing
T. A. Lane, plumbing .
J. L. Kennedy, painting
J. J. Bennett, mason-work
Carpenter & Pippin, mason
work
F. B. Potter, mason-work
F. T. Dickey, mason-work
Carpenter & Robinson, ma-
son work ....
$18 50
4 40
3 75
19 81
251 24
108 28
12 00
4 54
14 78
143 99
334 15
82 10
150 50
38 78
3 02
1 65
646 02
120 49
20 35
1 50
3 75
67 67
105 88
51 09
3 75
2 00
20 50
74 07
19 15
380
Paid A. N. Clapp, nails, etc.
E. J. Williams, roofing
Pettee & Adams, cement
George W. Stevens, profes
sional services .
W. L. Blenus, bolts, etc.
Barnard & Pike, iron-work
Thorp & Avery ,plumbing,etc
Jas. Dolan, carpenter-work
Manchester Gas Co., fire-brick
labor of men and teams
$3
53
127
90
6
25
-
20
00
76
65
16
25
;. 3
72
7
00
k 5
65
238
50
$2,897 89
CITY LIBRARY.
Dr.
balance from old account
$323 41
appropriation ....
3,000
00
$3,323 41
Cr.
id M. J. Buncher, librarian
$800
00
Geo. W. Burleigh, assistant
librarian .
284
50
Temple &Farrington, rebind-
ing books, etc. .
276
58
Manchester Gas Co., gas
307
96
Manchester Water Works,
water ....
31
50
E. P. Johnson & Co., wood .
23
24
IS". P. Hunt, postage, etc.
• 2
32
N. P. Hunt, expenses to Bos-
ton purchasing books
4
21
L. B. Clough, expenses to
Boston purchasing books .
4
01
381
Paid L. B. Clough, insurance . $100 00
J. B. Clarke, printing . . 57 50
O. D. Kimball, printing . 35 25
Livingston & Kimball, print-
ing 58 30
Union Publishing Co., print-
ing . . . . 30 00
Straw & Lovejoy, repairing
clock .... 4 50
Thomas A. Lane, blacksmith-
ing
3 70
trustees of city library .
1,000 00
City Hall, coal
210 00
By balance on hand . .
89 84
$3,323 41
MILITIA.
Dr.
To appropriation
$800 00
$800 00
Or.
Paid Manchester Cadets
$100 00
Manchester War Veterans .
100 00
City Guards
100 00
First N". H. Battery
100 00
Head Guards
100 00
Headquarters 1st Regiment,
KG
100 00
Sheridan Guards .
100 00
Amoskeag Veterans
100 00
««r»n r>rt
382
FUNDED DEBT.
Dr.
To appropriation . . . .$30,000 00
balance overdrawn . . . 41,500 00
$71,500 00
Or.
Paid city bonds . . . .$70,000 00
Suncook Valley R. R. bonds 1,500 00
$71,500 00
ABATEMENT OF TAXES.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $2,500 00
balance overdrawn . . . 598 91
$3,098 91
Cr.
Paid sundry persons . . . $3,098 91
$3,098 91
DISCOUNT ON TAXES.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $7,000 00
balance overdrawn . . . 1,261 29
$8,261 29
Cr.
Paid George E. Morrill, collector. $8,261 29
$8,261 29
383
To appropi
balance
iation
overdrj
Carter,
STATE
iwn .
state treas
TAX.
. $41,000
. 7,404
00
00
Dr.
$48,404 00
Ca.
$48,404 00
Paid S. A.
urer. $48,404 00
COUNTY TAX.
Dr.
To appropriation .
balance overdrawn
$33,000 00
2,237 74
foe oq»7 it/j
ypOO^MO 1 t rt
Cr.
Paid county treasurer .
135,237 74
OUr
TAXES.
rSTAKDING
List for 1874
" 1875
$4,200 46
. 4,051 91
" 1876
" 1877
" 1878
" 1879
2,981 41
2,816 79
3,040 21
945 53
" 1880
1,254 71
" 1881
1,329 77
" 1882
" 1883
1,139 43
1,039 21
$22,799 43
384
TAXES FOR 1884.
Dr.
To amount of resident tax . $361,401 61
amount of non-resident tax . 1,538 33
$362,939 94
Cr.
By collections .... $337,375 61
abatements .... 1,214 34
discounts .... 8,261 29
balance uncollected . . 16,088 70
52,939 94
DECORATION OF SOLDIERS' GRAVES.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $200 00
$200 00
Cr.
Paid Louis Bell Post No. 3,
G. A. R $200 00
$200 00
LAND.
Dr.
To appropriation . . . $1,200 00
$1,200 00
Cr.
By reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred $1,200 00
$1,200 00
385
"WOMEN'S AID AND RELIEF SOCIETY HOS-
PITAL.
Dr.
To reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred .... $400 00
$400 00
Paid treasurer of hospital .• . $400 00
CITY OFFICERS' SALARIES.
To appropriation .... $12,000 00
balance overdrawn . . . 2,142 91
Cr.
$400 00
Dr.
$14,142 91
Cr.
Paid H. B. Putnam, mayor . . $1,800 00
H. B. Putnam, school com-
mittee, ex-officio . . 10 00
H. B. Putnam, overseer of
the poor, ex-officio . . 25 00
S. B. Putnam, city treasurer 1,000 00
N. P. Kidder, city clerk . 900 00
George H. Allen, city engi-
neer 1,000 00
George W. Prescott, city so-
licitor . . . . 500 00
¥m, R. Patten, city solicitor 250 00
Geo. E. Morrill, tax-collector 1,302 53
"William E. Buck, superin-
tendent of schools . . 1,800 00
25
386
Paid James A. Fracker, clerk of
common council
$100 00
J. A. Barker, city messenger
700 00
D. K. White, milk-inspector
750 00
Daniel Sheehan, overseer of
the poor ....
8 34
"William H.Maxwell, overseer
of the poor
25 00
"William H. Maxwell, clerk of
overseers of the poor
75 00
William Weber, overseer of
the poor ....
25 00
P. A. Devine, overseer of the
poor ....
16 72
J. E. Stearns, overseer of the
poor ....
25 00
P. 0. Woodman, overseer of
the poor ....
25 00
E. Gr. Woodman, overseer of
the poor ....
25 00
Horace Gordon, overseer of
the poor ....
25 00
James Sutcliffe, overseer of
the poor ....
25 00
Charles H. Warren, inspector
of check-lists
54 00
H. D. Lord, inspector of
check-lists
131 75
C. C. Tinkham, inspector of
check-lists
57 37
M. J. Callahan, inspector of
check-lists
72 00
D. 0. Furnald, inspector of
check-lists
55 12
387
Paid S. D. Pollard, inspector of
check-lists ... $48 37
F. W. MoKinley, supervisor 4 00
C. H. Hodgman, supervisor 8 00
James SutclifFe, supervisor . 6 00
A. E. P. Martyn, supervisor 8 00
J. F. Pherson, supervisor . 4 00
Daniel F. Shea, supervisor . 10 00
F. J. Morrison, supervisor . 10 00
S. S. Piper, supervisor . 6 00
William D. Ladd, supervisor 4 00
"William T. Paine, supervisor 4 00
Benjamin SpofYord,supervisor 6 00
L. S. Proctor, supervisor . 6 00
Abial C. Flanders, supervisor 6 00
H. W. Powell, assessor . 127 50
P. A. Devine, assessor . . 137 50
D. O. Furnald, assessor . 292 50
George W. Weeks, assessor 413 50
J. P. Moore, assessor . . 175 00
Pius Brown, assessor . . 142 50
C. H. Brown, assessor . . 165 00
J. H. Haynes, assessor . 222 00
J. EL Haynes, inspector of
check-lists ... 192 37
C. S. Fisher, assessor . . 214 50
George H. Dudley, assistant
assessor .... 42 50
Isaac Whittemore, inspector
of check-lists . . . 52 13
Isaac Whittemore, assistant
assessor . . . . 47 50
Reed P. Silver, assistant as-
sessor . . . . 42 50
388
Paid M. J. Jenkins, health officer
L. H. Lamprey, health officer
E. 0. Pearson, health officer
E. 0. Pearson, city physician
George M. True, moderator
Daniel L. Stevens, moderator
Frank B. Potter, moderator
J. F. Sullivan, moderator
D. H. Maxfield, moderator .
George Holbrook, moderator
J. F. Bohan, ward clerk
F. "W. Garland, ward clerk .
Wm. McElroy, ward clerk .
"Waldo E. Gilmore, ward
clerk .
E. A. McQueston, ward clerk
Charles E. Quimby, ward
clerk .
Ernest P. Philbrick, ward
clerk .
W. S. Chamberlin, ward
clerk .
Abial "W.Eastman,ward clerk
John J. Sheehan, selectman
Patrick Kelly, selectman
"W.'S. Chamberlin, selectman
J. P. Fellows, selectman
D. J. Ahern, selectman
Chas. H. Uhlig, selectman
P. D. Harrison, selectman
Zara B. Sawyer, selectman
Benj. F. Garland, selectman
E. G. Woodman, selectman
Geo. C. Kemp, selectman
$50 00
25 00
12 50
25 00
6 00
3 00
3 00
6 00
6 00
3 00
5 00
5 00
10 00
10 00
8 35
8 00
10 00
00
00
00
00
00
00
00
10 00
7 87
5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00
389
Paid Herman Rittner, selectman
110
00
Emerson Moulton, selectman
5
00
Geo. E. Glines, selectman
5
00
Edwin N. Baker, selectman
5
00
Chas. F. Garland, selectman
5
00
Geo. "W. Bacon, selectman .
5
00
George M. Bean, selectman
5
00
F. J. Smith, selectman
10
00
Oscar Perkins, selectman
5
00
David Thayer, selectman,
5
00
Fred W. Ranno, selectman .
5
00
F. T. E. Richardson, school
committee
1
66
F. T. E. Richardson, clerk of
school committee
16
67
Charles A. O'Connor, school
committee
10
00
Wm. C. Clarke, school com-
mittee ....
10
00
Charles H. Manning, school
committee
8
33
Perry H. Dow, school com-
mittee ....
10
00
S. D. Lord, school committee
10
00
N. P. Hunt, school committee
10
00
J. J. Abbott, school com-
mittee ....
10
00
Thomas F. Collins, school
committee
10
00
Edwin F. Jones, school com-
mittee ....
10
00
Edwin F. Jones, clerk of
school committee
83
33
390
Paid Benj. C. Dean, school com-
mittee .. .
$10 00
J. A. McCrillis, school com-
mittee, ex-officio
10
00
D. Mitchell, school committee
10
00
L. E. Phelps, school commit-
tee
10
00
Geo. D. Towne, school com-
mittee ....
10
00
D. M. Goodwin, school com-
mittee ....
10
00
J. T. Fanning, school com-
mittee ....
10
00
H. H. Huse, school committee
10
00
Judith Sherer, matron at
pest-house
90
00
1ST. Nichols, clerk for assessors
232
50
t
G. W. Bourne, city physician
31
50
H. S. Perry, selectman
5
00
«1zL 1AO Q1
KS.
V
>j.^)i.^.jj i/j.
WATER WOR
Dr.
To balance from old account . 1
126,338
02
water rents ....
75,580
08
11 m Q18 m
$u
VJ.,l/J.«J J.V
Cr.
By interest, amount transferred . $38,000 00
Paid Charles K. Walker, superin-
tendent .... 1,555 31
Arthur E. Stearns, clerk . 1,200 00
George Woodman & Co., nip-
ples, plugs, etc. . . 19 85
391
Paid National Meter Co., meters $433 00
Boston Lead Manufacturing
Co., pig lead, etc. . . 982 62
Jarechi, Hays, & Co. stop-
cocks, etc. ... 241 00
Florence Iron "Works, iron
pipe 2,596 64
Boston Machine Co., bell,
gates, etc. . . . 162 30
Millville Manufacturing Co.,
pipe 86 35
Leonard & Ellis, oil . . 75 38
Edson Manufacturing Co.,
pump diaphragm . . 5 00
Ludlow Yalve Manufacturing
Co., gates, etc. . . 378 70
Sewall & Day Cordage Co.,
jute packing . . . 45 27
Mowry & Phillips, solder . 7 00
New England Telegraph and
Telephone Co., telephone 42 00
P. Pattee & Co., hydrants . 825 00
R. D. Wood & Co., iron pipe,
etc 12,506 52
Union Water Meter Co.,
meters, etc. . . . 776 99
J. H. & T. Cunningham, iron
pipe, etc 839 89
Concord R. R. Corp., freight 1,565 68
E.P. Johnson & Co., coal . 353 86
Geo. H. Stearns, oil, soap, etc. 10 59
D. J. Mahoney, lumber . 42 72
L. A. Dickey, blacksmithing 24 03
J. Hodge, lumber . . 22 07
$14 31
47 98
51
00
42
15
10
57
40
82
55
28
392
Paid Head & Dowst, lumber
D. J. Mahoney, lumber
L. A. Clough, wood
Pettee & Adams, cement
Avery Bros., repairing stove,
etc
D. F. Cressey, blacksmithing
Chas. Bunton, blacksmithing
Hutchinson Bros., black-
smithing, etc. . . . 246 90
James S. Bacheler, nipple
and coupling
John Barnes, blacksmithing .
John B. Clarke, printing
Thomas H. Tuson, printing .
Union Publishing Co., print-
ing .....
E. R. Coburn & Co., day-
books, stationery, etc.
Temple & Farrington, blank-
books .... 1 07
J. B. Varick Co., powder,
hardware, etc. .
Daniels & Co., hardware, etc.
Manchester Locomotive
Works, clamp sleeves, etc.
Thos. A. Lane, plumbing,etc.
A. H. Lowell, castings, etc. .
L. B. Bodwell & Co., coal .
Pike & Heald, plumbing
A. M. Eastman, oil, etc.
John Moore, service at lake .
Andrew B. Conant, service
at lake .... 2 00
48
1
50
59
75
53 49
8
00
49
45
229
24
54
15
215
19
103
28
283
32
109
62
65
3
75
2
00
393
Paid Henry Sanborn, service at
lake .....
H. F. Morse, service at lake
Stephen Palmer, service at
lake
(Jeorge "W. Varnum, service
at lake ....
H. J. ~W. Varnum, service at
lake .....
[Nathaniel Baker, service at
lake
Lewis Simons, service at lake
Preston Clanin,service at lake
Town of Auburn, taxes
Town of Auburn, one-half
expense on highway .
C. F. Hall, use of steamboat
J. L. Kennedy, setting glass
George W. Prescott, witness
fees, etc 20 09
Stephen Piper, making pho-
tographs of outlet . . 10 00
Joseph B. Sawyer, engineer-
ing. . . .' . 93 20
John C.Young, repairing roof 4 35
George Fletcher, dinners . 20 00
F. W. Elliott, dinners . 12 00
Joseph A. Brown, teams . 14 00
L. A. Clough, wood . . 60 00
Geo. "W. Goffe, chestnut posts 3 40
Geo. Fletcher & Co., dinners 35 20
Charles H. Robie, concreting 5 85
B. P. Bell, oil 24 50
McDougall Bros., wood . 12 00
84
00
2
00
8
00
6
00
4
00
2
00
o
00
4
00
7
25
91
26
20
00
1
90
15
00
60
00
6
00
1
20
15
00
394
Paid L. ]ST. Dufrain, stop-cocks,
plumbing, etc. .
Joseph E. Bennett, auditing
accounts ....
J. J. Donnelly, damage from
water ....
City of Fitchburg, winding
twine ....
¥m. E. Moore, printing
Nashua Cement and Drain
Pipe Co., drain pipe . . 33 15
Ward & Hurley, stop-cocks,
etc 165 50
E. T. James, teams . . 124 00
P. C. Cheney Co., paper . 21 81
A. N. Clapp .... 83
H. B. Putnam, water com-
missioner . . . . 36 00
Alpheus Gay, water commis-
sioner .... 33 00
E. T. James, water commis-
sioner .... 42 00
William P. Newell, water
commissioner . . . 33 00
E. H. Hobbs, water commis-
sioner .... 33 00
A. C. Wallace, water com-
missioner . . . . 33 00
J. A. Weston, water commis-
sioner and clerk of board . 119 00
labor of men and teams . 9,037 82
By balance on hand . . . 27,157 37
$101,918 10
395
RESERVED FUND.
To appropriation .
D. K. White, milk licenses
N. P. Kidder,rent of tenements
ST. P. Kidder, show licenses
~N. P. Kidder, south city scales
N. P. Kidder, old iron sold
Kimball & Gerrish, land in
Bakersville .
N". P. Kidder, rent of ward room
N". P. Kidder, dog licenses
interest on taxes, amount trans-
ferred ...... 199 57
macadamizing, amount trans-
ferred 800 00
paupers off farm, amount trans-
ferred 800 00
fire department, amount trans-
ferred 4,000 00
sewers and drains, amount
transferred .... 5,500 00
land, amount transferred . 1,200 00
new school-house, amount
transferred .... 6,000 00
$10,000 00
125
00
766
71
271
00
112
00
77
20
1,345
00
12
00
884
00
Dr.
$32,092 48
Or.
By Women's Aid Hospital, amount
transferred .... $400 00
Amoskeag Cemetery, amount
transferred . . . . 300 00
new highways, amount trans-
ferred 3,500 00
396
By lighting streets, amount trans-
ferred .....
$1,800 00
paving streets, amount trans-
ferred
1,836 04
bridges, amount transferred
6,000 00
commons, amount traDsferred
1,200 00
incidental expenses, amount
transferred ....
10,000 00
printing and stationery, amount
transferred ....
500 00
repairs of buildings, amount
transferred ....
800 00
balance on hand
5,756 44
!2,092 48
REPAIRS OF SCHOOL-HOUSES.
Dr.
To balance from old account
appropriation .
balance overdrawn .
Paid George Holbrook, lumber
and labor ....
D. H. Morgan, labor .
Gr. H. Dudley, labor
Bennett & Lord, mason-work
Carpenter & Pippin, mason-
work .... 19 89
Carpenter & Robinson,mason-
work . . . . 418 56
J.L.Kennedy & Co., painting 105 74
$153
55
3,895
40
221
84
$4,270 79
Cr.
$1,911
88
47
90
3
25
358
10
397
Paid J. R. Carr, painting . . $294 50
J. J. Abbott, painting . 7 75
J. Choate, painting . . 246 83
W.F. Starkweather, painting 135 48
W. H. Sullivan, painting . 222 13
W. B. Abbott, painting . 70 81
Joel Daniels, painting . . 35
Trefethen & Moore, repairing
clocks . . . . 10 25
James Briggs, stove-pipe,
etc 10 85
James Briggs, repairing
stove-pipe, etc. . 3 15
Pike & Heald, repairing
stove-pipe, etc.
G. R. Vance
Thorp & Bartlett, stove-pipe,
etc. ....
T. A. Lane, plumbing, etc.
E. T. James, teams
J. B. Varick Co., hardware
William C. Rogers, hardware
J. B. Young, cleaning vaults
Isaac S. Coffin, stove-pipe,etc.
J. S. Avery, extra labor
C. M. Norton, extra labor .
G. W. Varnum, extra labor
James "Watts, extra labor . 5 50
J. B. Smith, batteries for
High School, etc. . . 5 00
Manchester Locomotive
Works, repairing boiler 3 00
Clarke & Dixon, repairing
clocks .... 3 75
35
79
9
70
59
54
207
20
6
00
09
11
85
2
50
22
95
10
50
9
00
6
00
398
Paid Moses Tracy, mason-work
Eben Carr, cleaning vault
$3 00
2 00
1,270 79
FUEL.
Dr.
To balance from old account
$160 79
appropriation ....
3,311
09
Daniels & Co., overdraft .
1
92
£3 473 80
Cr.
Paid Moore & Preston, coal and
wood ....
$53
75
Clark Bros., hauling coal
41
00
J. Albert Walker, coal
665
20
L. B. Bodwell & Co., wood .
429
12
Burns & Poore, wood .
8
12
E. P. Johnson & Co., wood
and coal ....
22
50
Chas. C. Doe, sawing wood
82
57
A. C. Ordway, sawing wood
1
25
J. J. Bennett, mason-work .
2
50
Bennett & Lord, mason-work
7 25
Carpenter & Robinson, mason-
work ....
7
00
J. S. Bacheler, plumbing, etc.
93
74
Prank Fogg & Co., plumbing,
etc. .....
30
61
Thorp & Avery, grate, etc. .
6
00
Thorp & Bartlett, grate, etc.
9
65
Pike & Heald, plumbing, etc.
16
94
399
Paid T. A. Lane, plumbing, etc. .
$233 09
Daniels & Co., hardware, etc.
9
58
George Holbrook, carpenter-
work ....
106
65
Charles M. Norton, sawing
wood, etc.
11
22
¥m. H. Vickery, bolts, keys,
etc. . .
1
85
H. F. Nutt, housing wood .
3
38
J. F. Woodbury, repairing
fire-pokers
1
00
Bygbalance on hand
1,629
80
$3,473 80
7PPLIES.
FURNITURE AND SI
Dr.
To balance from old account
$242
04
appropriation ....
1,266
01
$1,508 05
Cr.
Paid T. "W. Lane, books, etc.
$296
66
Temple & Farrington, books,
etc
11
48
E. R. Coburn & Co., books,
etc. .....
22
00
J. F. Gillis, binders
60
Pike & Heald, door-mats,
brooms, etc.
63
10
Daniels & Co., dusters, bas-
kets, etc
80
08
"Wm. C. Rogers, dusters, etc.
4
25
J. B. Varick, dusters, etc.
12
75
400
Paid E. H. Currier, chemicals, etc.
$136 88
D. G. Simons, dusters, etc. .
13 00
G-eo. H. Stearns, soap,brooms.
etc. .
5 48
Geo. S. Perry, maps, etc.
228 45
Prang Educational Company.
charts, etc.
12 67
E. S. Ritchie & Sons .
73 60
Ginn, Heath, & Co.,charts,etc.
9 35
Clarke & Dixon, repairing
clocks .
7 25
Avery Bros., mop-waste, etc.
1 15
Manchester Print Works
chemicals .
2 03
R. D. Gay .
19 70
J. G. Jones, expressage
50
D. L. Guernsey, maps .
4 00
J. B. Smith, induction coil .
5 00
A. C. Stockin,
1 11
Redding Electrical Co.
3 00
Chas. H. Whiting, books,etc.
9 44
Ginn, Heath, & Co., charts .
19 60
1ST. E. Pub. Co., books, etc. .
6 50
D. M. Poore, floor brush
1 00
H. D.Gordon,wood chairs,etc.
40 00
J. Stickney, repairing gas bag
2 00
CM. Bailey, manilla paper
2 00
Trefethen & Moore, clock
5 00
Standard School Furniture
Co. , piano table
16 00
G. I. Hopkins, electrical in-
struments .
3 95
J. H. Howard, ribbon, etc. .
7 18
401
Paid A. G-. Whitcomb, metallic
wells
H. Fradd & Co., pearline
Higgins Bros., chestnut chairs
A. Minard .
George Holbrook
W. H. Sullivan .
J. Choate
William B. Abbott
J. K. Carr .
E. R. Coburn & Co., books,etc
By balance on hand
$4 25
65
1 50
1 25
65 00
60 00
60 00
75 00
90 00
23 60
04
$1,508 05
BOOKS AM) STATIONERY.
To balance from old account
appropriation .
Paid Boston School Supply Co.
Prang Educational Co.
Temple & Farrington
E. R. Coburn & Co.
Charles H. "Whiting
Thos. W. Lane .
P. Rogez
Harper & Brother
S. E. Sprague
By balance on hand
26
$56 42
340 85
$10
00
21
49
54
12
76
62
39
91
163
60
4
00
11
52
15
60
41
$397 27
Or.
$397 27
402
PRINTING AND ADVERTISING.
To balance from old account
appropriation .
$147 08
633 00
Paid C. T. Cragin, preparing
di-
plomas
$26 35
Thomas H. Tuson
2 25
Livingston & Kimball .
84 00
Campbell & Williams .
20 55
Union Publishing Co. .
40 00
John B. Clarke
277 63
By balance on hand
329 30
CONTINGENT EXPENSES.
To balance from old account . $164 06
appropriation . . . 1,217 32
Paid Manchester Water Works,
water . . . $453 40
Manchester Gas Co., gas . 81 02
B. P. Dennis,repairing pianos 10 50
New England Publishing
Co., periodicals . 4 00
Mrs. B. Madden, cleaning
school-room ... 2 00
Mrs. O. Webber, cleaning
school-room . . . 2 00
Dr.
$780 08
Cr.
$780 08
Dr.
$1,381
Cr.
403
1
00
109
23
14
00
16
09
16
09
21
90
8
22
20
98
2
00
75
1
75
Paid Susie G. "Woodman, cleaning
school-room . . . $1 50
Mary A. Smith, cotton-cloth,
etc. ....
"W*m. E. Buck, use of team
George W.Varnum, cleaning
school-houses
H. H. Huse
L. E. Phelps
]ST. P. Hunt .
C. A. O'Connor
Thomas Hall, chemicals
James Brothers, team .
C. H. Hodgman & Co., truck
ing .
J. G. Jones, trucking
E. B. Benjamin, chemical
apparatus .
Temple & Farrington, hind
ing hooks
A. G. Whitcomb, ink-wells
Pike & Heald, hardware
A. H. Lowell, iron-work
F. P. & M. L. Buswell, truck
ing . . . .
F. P. Colby, moving piano
F. T. E. Richardson, rubber
type, etc. .
Novelty Co., pencil-stamp
"W. H. Vickery, keys, etc.
E. T. James, hack
E. F. Jones, postal-cards
N. S. Clark, ribbon for di-
plomas .... 1 98
50 00
3
75
25
00
1
68
6
50
75
2
00
12
22
80
1
95
50
1
00
404
Paid A. A. Jenkins, tuning piano
$1 25
H. Fradd & Co., kerosene oil
1 30
S. B. Hope, team
3 00
B. A. Haselton, stone steps .
12 50
A. L. N. Robertson
8 40
G. I. Hopkins, express, etc. .
5 85
Bullock & Cranshaw
75 00
E. H. Currier . ' .
1 25
W. H. Vickery .
2 25
By balance on band
396 02
.,381 38
CARE OF ROOMS.
Dk.
To balance from old account
.
$17 62
appropriation .... 2,921 55
balance overdrawn . . . 79 99
%9. 010 16
Ob.
Paid J. S. Avery . . . $605 00
"William Stevens .
600 00
D. H. Morgan
454 50
C. M. Norton
412 64
G. W. Varnum .
356 79
James Watts
249 96
H. C. Dickey
100 00
D. S. Dunbar
12 50
M. W. Mitcbell
19 25
James Tully
12 00
Mabel E. Cbase
15 52
Anna O. Proctor
11 81
A. C. Ordway
54 75
Alvin G. Bean
15 50
405
Paid Lester C. Paige .
$6 00
Frank McColley .
18 00
Frank H. Dickey
7 05
Edgar Carr .
6 50
Edson C. Eastman
7 00
Fred H. Robinson
6 00
Ella F. Barker .
10 50
Florence L. Webber
7 00
J. F. Rowell
6 00
Henry I. Rowell .
4 25
Alice Campbell
2 50
Florence L. Webber
3 00
Harry Bean
11 00
0. J. Randall
4 14
$3,019 16
EVENING SCHOOLS.
Dr.
To balance from old account
$35 88
appropriation ....
1,460
78
$1,496 66
Or.
Paid F. C. Livingston, teacher
$181
20
Mattie Sanborn, teacher
14
40
Carrie F. Bartlett, teacher .
30
00
Anna J. Dana, teacher .
27
00
Fannie M. Kelley, teacher .
91
00
Hattie E. Daniels, teacher
30
60
Nettie F. Ainsworth, teacher
56
70
M. Alma Fracker, teacher .
28
80
Charles E. Cochran, teacher
206
80
Lizzie D. Hartford, teacher .
25
20
406
Paid Lelia A. Brooks, teacher
Mary H. Searle, teacher
Bessie M. Hall, teacher
Genevieve L.Whitten,teacher
Alta C. Willand, teacher
Fannie L. Sanborn, teacher
!N\ B. Croning, teacher
Annie L. Prescott, teacher
Susie H. Frame, teacher
Nellie Pearson, teacher
D. H. Morgan, janitor .
G. "W. Varnum, janitor
Manchester Gas Co., gas
A. N. Clapp, kerosene oil, etc
H. Fradd & Co., oil, etc.
By balance on hand
$27 00
19 80
88 20
62 10
27 00
63 00
23 40
27 90
44 10
29 00
34 50
56 25
26 28
20 55
1 60
254 28
Wj.,io\j uu
TUITION.
Dr.
To balance from old account
134 88
William D. Buck .
199 75
$234 63
Or.
Paid Lee & Shepard, school-books,
etc
$130 50
Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor,
& Co., school-books, etc. .
13 34
Clark & Maynard, school-
books, etc.
13 50
By balance on hand
77 29
ft9SU fi3
407
XEW SCHOOL-HOUSE.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $6,000 00
$6,000 00
Cr.
By reserved fund, amount trans-
ferred $6,000 00
86,000 00
TRUAXT OFFICERS.
Dr.
To appropriation .... $700 00
By balance overdrawn . . . 50 00
$750 00
Cr.
Paid H. W. Longa . . . $562 50
Samuel Brooks . . . 187 50
$750 00
INTEREST OS LAXD.
Dr.
To appropriation. . . . . 83,000 00
83,000 00
Cr.
Paid Amoskeag M'f'g Co. . . $1,546 58
By balance on band . . . 1,453 42
• — $3,000 00
408
SCAVENGER TEAMS.
To appropriation .
By balance overdrawn .
1,500 00
866 51
Paid labor of men and teams . $4,366 51
CEMETERY FUNDS.
To trustees .
By cash on hand .
,200 00
. $2,200 00
TEACHERS' SALARIES.
Dr.
t,366 51
Cr.
1,366 51
Dr.
$2,200 00
Cr.
$2,200 00
Dr.
To balance from old account
appropriation .
By balance overdrawn .
Paid A. W. Bacheler
T. D. Adams
G. I. Hopkins
L. E. Manahan
Mary A. Buzzell
Rocilla M. Tuson
$111
24
38,954
00
527
18
<ttQQ CQO /lO
ST
,"t')"1"' ^-"
Cr.
$1,200
00
560
00
1,155
00
800
00
500
00
500
00
409
Paid F. C. Baldwin
$1,200 00
Lenora C. Gilford
475 00
Lottie R. Adams .
404 00
Carrie E. Reid
460 00
C. Augusta Abbott
450 00
Hattie G. Flanders
450 00
Ella F. Sanborn .
450 00
Nellie M. James .
490 00
Annie 0. Heath .
500 00
Lizzie P. Gove
475 00
, Fannie D. Moulton
450 00
Nellie I. Sanderson
450 00
Lucia E. Esty
450 00
Carrie I. Stevens .
450 00
B. F. Dame .
1,350 00
A. W. Patten
457 50
Mary J. Fife
460 00
I. R. Daniels
460 00
Mary F. Barnes .
315 00
M. F. Barnes
67 50
Carrie M. Gilmore
450 00
Eva F. Tuson
377 50
Emma M. Rowley
120 00
E. P. Sherburne .
810 00
Mary E. Bunton .
424 00
Annie A. Webster
473 50
B. L. Dean .
460 00
Nancy S. Bunton .
475 00
Kittie J. Ferren .
375 00
Emma L. Stokes .
450 00
Helen F. Wetherbee
385 00
F. J. SutclifFe
1,100 00
Josie H. Martin .
240 00
C. M. Dearborn .
460 00
410
Paid Ellen E. McKean
Mary A. Smith .
Maria 1ST. Bower .
Gertrude H. Brooks
Florence A. Nichols
Helen M. Morrill
Nina D. Annis
Mary G. Tynan .
Georgia A. Wyman
Kate M. Follansbee
Georgianna Dow .
Augusta S. Downs
Jennie F. Bailey .
Clara E. Woods .
Belle M. Kelley .
Alice G. Lord
Delle E. Haines .
Flora M. Senter .
Josie H. Richardson
Etta J. Carley
Jennie G. Stebbins
Nettie C. Woodman
Edith M. Stebbins
S. Izetta Locke .
Georgie A. Nute
Mary W. Mitchell
Susie G. Woodman
Addie C. Prescott
Olive J. Randall .
Olive A. Rowe
J. J. Kimball
S. E. Sprague
Lizzie A. Burns .
Nettie F. Ainsworth
$450 00
475 00
450 00
450 00
450 00
475 00
375 63
450 00
367 50
385 00
450 00
450 00
450 00
450 00
360 00
450 00
450 00
450 00
210 00
500 00
371 25
450 00
400 00
450 00
475 00
450 00
450 00
450 00
450 00
450 00
1,000 00
780 00
500 00
170 75
411
Paid Susie H. Frame
M. L. Gage .
Ella Hope .
Cora F. Sanborn
Lelia A. Brooks
Bessie M. Hall
A. L. Prescott
M. E. Sanborn
G. L. Whitten
A. C. Willand
Will F. Gibson
F. M. Kelley
A. L. Prescott
J. W. Stetson
E. F. Barker
E. E. Jones .
M. K. Webster
C. 1ST. Brown
Fannie L. Sanborn
$257
50
303
25
271
87
99
55
141
75
153
87
18
75
147
50
150
50
156
00
37
50
32
75
2
50
480
00
160
00
200
00
2
75
2
50
32
75
,592 42
INVENTORY OF SCHOOL-HOUSES.
High-school house and lot .
Furniture, charts, maps, books,
and apparatus
Franklin-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Spring-street house and lot .
Furniture, maps, etc.
Lincoln-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Ash-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
$50,000 00
2,000 00 $52,000 00
18,000 00
400 00 18,400 00
15,000 00
400 00 15,400 00
50,000 00
400 00 50,400 00
58,000 00
400 00 58,400 00
412
'.North-Main-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
"Webster-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Blodget-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Bridge-street house and lot .
Lowell-street house and lot .
Furniture, maps, etc.
Merrimack-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Wilson-Hill house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Beech-street house and lot .
Furniture, maps, etc.
Center-street house and lot .
Furniture, maps, etc.
South-Main-street house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Bakersville house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Stark-District house and lot .
Furniture, maps, etc.
Amoskeag house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Gofte's-Falls house and lot .
Furniture, maps, etc.
Harvey-District house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
"Webster-District house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
Hallsville house and lot
Furniture, maps, etc.
.$17,000 00
600
00 $17,600 00
. 16,000
00
350
00
16,350 00
. 3,500
00
150
00
3,650 00
900
00
900 00
. 7,000
00
400
00
7,400 00
. 15,000
00
550
00
15,550 00
. 3,300
00
100
00
3,400 00
. 7,000
00
350
00
7,350 00
. 5,000
00
425
00
5,425 00
. 2,800
00
200
00
3,000 00
. 13,000
00
600
00
13,600 00
. 3,000
00
150
00
3,150 00
. 3,700
00
125
00
3,825 00
. 3,600
00
100
00
3,700 00
. 2,500
00
125
00
2,62.5 00
600
00
50
00
650 00
. 3,500-
00
125
00
3,625 00
413
Youngsville house and lot . . $1,400 00
Furniture, maps, etc. . . 125 00 $1,525 00
Mosquito-Pond-Dist. house and lot 1,200 00
Furniture, maps, etc. . . 100 00 1,300 00
Park-street house and lot . . 8,500 00 8,500 00
$317,725 00
414
Valuation, Taxes, Etc.
Tear.
Valuation.
Taxes.
STo. Polls.
Poll Tax.
Val. of Poll.
1840 . .
8946,200
$3,986 56
772
$2 20
$300
1841 . .
1,229,054
9,563 74
892
3 49
300
1842 . .
1,430,524
12,952 44
1,053
2 76
300
1843 . .
1,598,826
13,764 32
1,053
2 60
300
1844 . .
1,873,286
13,584 72
1,053
2 25
300
1845 . .
2,544,780
19,246 27
1,561
2 30
300
1846 . .
3,187,726
22,005 95
1,808
2 10
300
1847 . .
4,488,550
24,953 54
2,056
1 68
300
1848 . .
4,664,957
39,712 53
2,688
2 58
300
1849 . .
5,500,049
44,979 92
2,518
2 47
300
1850 . .
5,832,080
48,974 23
2,820
2 37
300
1851 . .
6,906,462
51,798 47
2,910
2 25
300
1852 . .
6,795,682
54,379 45
2,745
1 92
240
1853 . .
6,995,528
61,545 81
2,907
1 82
240
1854 . .
8,237,617
62,022 44
2,814
1 80
240
1855 . .
8,833,248
71,952 09
3,725
1 94
240
1856 . .
9,244,062
114,214 88
3,760
2 96
240
1857 . .
9,983,862
84,862 98
3,695
2 04
240
1858 . .
10,259,080
78,210 85
3,695
1 83
240
1859 . .
9,853,310
81,368 01
3,495
1 92
240
1860 . .
9,644,937
86,804 87
3,661
2 16
240
1861 . .
9,343,254
99,104 96
3,974
2 40
240
1862 . .
8,891,250
84,827 45
3,071
2 21
240
1863 . .
9,597,786
96,233 86
2,995
2 40
240
1864 . .
9,517,512
142,815 98
3,168
3 50
240
1865 . .
9,478,368
209,696 20
3,176
5 18
240
1866 . .
10,050,020
245,567 19
4,114
5 50
240
1867 . .
10,101,556
207,457 39
4,170
4 61
240
1868 . .
9,929,072
208,783 07
4,583
2 85
150
1869 . .
10,205,303
254,022 43
4,709
3 72
150
1870 . .
10,710,252
234,047 63
4,959
3 27
150
1871 . .
11,365,162
236,639 74
5,404
3 12
150
1872 . .
11,542,632
259,196 67
5,911
2 24
100
1873 . .
12,001,200
300,768 00
6,212
2 50
100
1874 . .
12,716,892
312,835 95
6,219
2 46
100
1875 . .
14,195,102
315,131 29
6,227
2 22
100
1876 . .
15,309,348
248,900 93
6,295
1 62
100
1877 . .
15,605,918
246,573 46
6,341
1 58
100
1878 . .
15,912,234
276,873 32
6,477
1 74
100
1879 . .
17,482,132
264,406 73
6,633
1 50
100
1880 . .
17,735,990
263,812 17
7,219
1 48
100
1881 . .
17,943,308
316,462 26
7,574
1 76
100
1882 . .
19,175,408
312,673 82
7,831
1 62
100
1883 . .
20,055,986
332,741 72
7,944
1 65
100
1884 . .
20,613,032
361,401 61
8,143
1 75
100
415
City Debt.
Date of Notes.
To Whom Payable.
When Payable.
Principal.
April 1,
1865
City Bonds,
April ]
, 1885
$10,000 00
July 1,
1876
Sewer Bonds,
July 1
, 1885
8,000 00
Aug. 1
1869
City Bonds,
Aug. 1
, 1885
1,500 00
Aug. 1
1869
U u
Aug. 1
, 1886
5,000 00
Aug. 1
1869
c< tc
Aug. 1
, 1887
3,500 00
Jan. 1
1872
Water Bonds,
Jan. 1
, 1887
100,000 00
Jan. 1
1863
City Bonds,
Jan. 1
, 1888
35,000 00
July 1
1874
Water Bonds,
July 1
, 1890
100,000 00
Jan. 1
1872
it it
Jan. 1
, 1892
100,000 00
Oct. 31
1863
City Bonds,
Nov. 1
, 1893
70,000 00
July 1
1864
IC U
July 1
, 1894
50,000 00
July 1
1874
Water Bonds,
July 1
, 1895
100,000 00
Jan. 1
1872
U It
Jan. 1
. 1897
100,000 00
Jan. 1
, 1872
U M
Jan. 1
, 1902
100,000 00
July 1
1881
Bridge Bonds,
July 1
, 1911
60,000 00
416
FUNDED DEBT.
Amount of funded debt Jan.
1, 1884 . . . . . $914,500 00
Paid during the year
Amount of funded debt Jan.
1,1885 ....
Interest due, estimated
Bills outstanding
Temporary loan
* Note due Amoskeag Manufac-
turing Co. for land ' .
Cemetery bonds
Total indebtedness Jan.l, 1885
Cash in treasury Jan. 1, 1885 .
Notes due the city
Interest on same
Net indebtedness Jan. 1, 1885
Decrease of net indebtedness
during the year
* Should have been included in report for 1881.
71,500 00
$20,000 00
45,824 44
119,000 00
$843,000 00
25,776 40
*
$210,600 84
2,200 00
$1,055,800 84
$63,719 30
228 70
93 55
■ 64,041 55
<
£991,759 29
$3,422 62
417
CITY PROPERTY.
Land, city scales, etc. . . . . $30,000 00
City-library building 41,000 00
Permanent inclosure of commons . . 22,000 00
City Hall and lot 60,000 00
City Farm and permanent improvements . 32,000 00
Stock, tools, furniture, etc., at City Farm . 9,856 28
Engines, hose, and apparatus . . . 35,283 50
Fire-alarm telegraph, bell-tower, and bell . 21,550 00
Engine-house, stable, and land, Vine street 47,000 00
i Hose-house, cottage, and lot, Maple street . 5,000 00
Hose-house and cottage, Park street . . 9,000 00
Houses, tombs, and new cemetery . . 9,000 00
Court-house and lot 51,000 00
Common sewers 235,000 00
Safes, furniture, and fixtures at City Hall . 3,000 00
Street-lanterns, posts, and pipes . . . 6,500 00
Waterworks 819,724 79
Horses, carts, plows, and tools for streets . 5,000 00
Ward-room and lot, Manchester street . 10,000 00
Engine-house and lot, ward eight . . 2,500 00
Water-pipe, wagons, etc., for watering streets 2,500 00
Stock in Suncook Valley Railroad . . 50,000 00
Gravel lot, Belmont street .... 1,200 00
Gravel lot, Sagamore street . . . 900 00
Gravel lot, ward eight (one-half acre) . 50 00
Gravel lot, Bakersville (one acre) . . ■ 100 00
Gravel lot, Bakersville .... 600 00
Gravel lot, District No. 8 . . . . 150 00
Valley Cemetery 9,000 00
New police station and lot . . . . 30,000 00
$1,637,914 57
Amount of school property . . . 317,725 00
27 $1,955,639 57
418
APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1885.
Interest
.
Paupers off the farm
.
City farm
.
City teams
.
Highway District No.
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New highways .
Damage for land taken for
Watering streets
Lighting streets .
Paving streets
Macadamizing streets
Grading for concrete .
Sewers and drains
Bridge-street sewer
"Webster-street sewer .
South-Main-street sewer
Commons .
Bridges
Incidental expenses .
Pine Grove Cemetery
Valley Cemetery
highways
$20,000 00
3,500 00
2,500 00
3,000 00
300 00
11,000 00
1,000 00
400 00
400 00
400 00
900 00
650 00
500 00
1,800 00
1,000 00
300 00
200 00
5,000 00
1,500 00
4,000 00
12,500 00
3,000 00
5,000 00
3,500 00
6,000 00
5,000 00
13,000 00
1,000 00
3,500 00
3,000 00
5,000 00
5,875 00
1,500 00
419
Fire department
Fire-alarm telegraph .
Hydrant service .
Police department
City Hall .
Printing and stationery
Repairs of buildings .
City library
Militia
Payment of funded debt
Abatement of taxes
Discount on taxes
State tax
County tax
City officers' salaries .
Firemen's parade
Decoration of soldiers' graves
Land ....
Reserved fund .
Repairs of school-houses
Fuel ....
Furniture and supplies
Books and stationery
Printing and advertising
Contingent expenses
Care of rooms
Evening schools
Teachers' salaries
New school-house
Truant officer
Interest on land .
Scavenger teams
Health department
$16,000 00
5,500
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18,500
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20,000
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1,000
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1,500
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1,800
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4,000
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800
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19,500
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1,500
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7,000
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48,000
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35,000
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12,000
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300
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200
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1,500
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22,000
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3,500
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3,500
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800
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300
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500
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800
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3,200
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1,400
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41,000
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6,000
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700
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600
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4,000
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1,000
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$425,625 00
INDEX.
Abatement of Taxes 382
Account of City Treasurer 298
Accounts of Appropriations 305
Alarm-Boxes and Keys 154
Amoskeag Cemetery 290, 355
Amoskeag S. F. E. Company No. 1 161, 359
Appropriations for 1885 418
Attendance at School 234
Books and Stationery . . -. 401
Bridges 334
Care of Rooms 404
Cemetery Funds 408
Cemeteries, Report of Trustees 273
Treasurer 291, 295
Trustees of Fund - 293
City Government, 1884 3
Engineer, Report of 101
Debt 382
Farm .' 312
Hall 375
Library 380
Property 417
Solicitor, Report of 251
Teams 317
Treasurer's Account 298
Commons 335
County Tax : 383
Contingent Expenses 402
Decoration of Soldiers' Graves 384
Debt, Funded 382, 416
Discount on Taxes 382
Donations to City Library 91
422
E. W. Harrington Hose Company No. 3 169, 362
Excelsior Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 171, 363
Evening Schools 194, 405
Farm, City 312
Fire-Alarm Telegraph 147, 367
Boxes and Keys, Location of 154
Fire Apparatus 161
Department 359
Department, Rules and Regulations of 159
Firemen's Parade 377
Relief Association 148
Fires, Alarms, Losses, 1884 150
Fuel 398
Furniture and Supplies 399
Government, City, 1884 3
Grading for Concrete 332
HighSchool 207
Highway District No. 1 319
No. 2 320
No. 3 322
No. 4 322
No. 5 323
No. 6 324
No. 7 324
No. 8 325
No. 9 325
No. 10 325
No. 11 326
No. 12 327
No. 13 327
Highways, New 327
Hydrant Service 368
Hydrants, Location of 173
Obstructing 147
Inaugural Address 29
Incidental Expenses 337
Independent Hose Company No. 5 172
Instructions to Key-Holders 157
Interest 305, 407
Inventory of School-houses 411
423
Land 384
Land Damages 328
Library, City 73
Donations to 91
Librarian's Report 85
Treasurer's Report 79
Trustees' Report 73
List of Teachers and Janitors 242
Lighting Streets 329
Loan, Temporary 306
Militia 381
Miscellaneous Expenses of Fire Department 364
Macadamizing Streets 331
Massabesic Hose Company No. 2 169, 362
Merrimack Hose Company No. 4 170, 363
N. S. Bean Steam Fire Engine Company No. 4 167, 360
Names and Residences of Members of Fire Department. . . . 166
New School-house 407
Officers, City 3
Outstanding Taxes 383
Overseers of Poor, Report of 269
Paving Streets 330
Paupers off the City Farm 306
Pennacook Hose Company No. 1 168, 361
Pine Grove Cemetery 276, 355
Police Department 369
Printing and Advertising *. 402
Stationery 378
Property, City 417
Repairs of School-houses 396
Buildings 378
Report of Chief Engineer 143
City Civil Engineer 101
City Solicitor 251
Committee on City Farm 263
Committee on Finance 302
Librarian of City Library 85
Overseers of the Poor 269
School Committee 191
Superintendent of Public Instruction 204
424
Report of Superintendent of Water- Works 49
Treasurer of City Library 79
Trustees of City Library 73
Trustees of Cemeteries .... 273
Trustees of Cemetery Fund 293
Water Commissioners 47
Reserved Fund 395
Reservoir 369
Salaries of Officers 38-5
Teachers 403
Scavenger Teams 408
School Department < 187
Organization for 1885 239
Training 220
High 207
Schools, Evening 194, 405
Cost of 202
Sewers and Drains 333
State Tax 383
Streets, Lighting 329
Macadamizing 331
Paving 330
Watering 329
Taxes, Abatement of 339
Discount on 339
For 1884 384
Outstanding 340
Temporary Loan 306
Teachers, list of 242
Salaries of 403
Training School.- 220
Truant Officers 407
Tuition 406
Valedictory Address 15
Valuation, Taxes, etc 414
Valley Cemetery 273, 358
Water Commissioners for 1885 46
Report of 47
Water- Works 390
Watering Streets 329
Women's Aid and Relief Society Hospital 385
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