Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-03-13
HALLowELL.

HALLowELL
The new City Government met and effec-
ted its organization yesterday morning.
In joint convention Judge A. d. Knight
administered the oath of Office to Mayor Full
Ter, the Aldermen and Councilmen. Prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Holbrook.
Mayor Fuller then read his annual address,
of which the following is an abstract:
We have been chosen by our fellow eiti-
zens to administer the affairs of the city for
| them, and we have taken an oath to perform
those duties to the best of our ability. | sin
| cerely hope that each one of US may feel
this responsibility and that the only motive
for all our acts may be for the best interest
of the city and the welfare of our citizens.
After thus impressing the deep response
bility of the trust, Mayor Fuller spoke of
the financial condition of the city. 1t is very
satisfactory, and although the balance against
the city is slightly increased from last year,
the fact that new school building was added
to the assets of the city as well as other per-
manent Improvements. shows that the city is
really in much better condition than one year
ago. The liabilities of the city amount TO
$40 ,672 43, and the resources 1921 .33, leav-
ing the balance against the city Sl1,15l.l0,
and increase of liabilities from last year of
s269.96. The resources include only cash
in treasury, amount due from uncollected
taxes. and liquors in City Agency. 1t is at
once seen, that the real estate and other prop
erty owned by the city, would, at a fair val
uation, very much exceed the liabilities
CRY DEBT.
s25OO of the city debt falls due this year.
The Mayor recommended that $500 be ap-
propriated for partial payment, and the
balance be provided for by two notes of
$500 each, to come due in one and two years
from the maturity of the old notes. In re
gard to the interest on the city debt, there was
appointed for this purpose last year $1,000 |
S96Il7 of this amount has been expended. |
Interest coupons now due will require at least
the balance of the appropriation. An appro-
priation of $1,000 will be needed to pay the
interest falling due this year
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
under the direction of Chief Engineer w. "A.
Harvey has maintained its usual high stan |
dard. An appropriation of about $500 will
be needed for repairs on reservoirs, etc.
SUPPORT OF Poor.
1t was not possible TO keep the expendi-
lures within the appropriation, owing to the
large number of calls for assistance. The
farm has been conducted in an able and
judicious manner and the inmates kindly !
cared for by Superintendent and Mrs. Sum- |
ner. new furnace has been added the |
past year. The old one was wholly made |
quate. The contract for the furnace calls |
for payment in April, hence an appropriation
which will embrace this item is called for. |
The income for the past municipal year
from the will of the late Mrs. Almira c.
Drummer for the worthy poor has been
placed to the credit of this department.
REPAIRS ON CITY BUILDINGS AND FUEL.
Amount appropriated last year, $4,000.
Expended Sl369,52. Over-expeniiture
authorized by the City Council,
and caused, i'll part by damage by fire in the
naptha house in rear of City Hall. Fuel
bills increased by putting furnaces in place
of stoves in many of the school buildings. |
The fuel bills and bills for care of furnaces
amounted last year to some S515. The
furnace at Academy building was repaired
at cost of 500. Sup't. Hadscomb has
shown seemingly good judgment in his
position.
HIGHwAYs.
The figures in this department have been
previously given. Mayor Fuller said the
roads are in first class condition and the side
walks will perhaps need no more than the
ordinary repairs. He recommends that part |
of the appropriation be held in reserve for
the almost certain needs of winter.
HEALTH.
The Mayor spoke in praise of the work of
the local Board of Health. and noted the
need of better supply of water, and a
system of sewerage.
CEMETERY.
Recommended small appropriation for
work in the cemetery in the early spring.
The muster field lot north of the cemetery
should be under the care of the trustees of
the cemetery and the income from it. what
there is, should go to the cemetery fund.
Police AND NIGHT WATCH.
Upon this department depends the preserva-
ton of public order and the practical en-
forcement of laws. The officers must receive
the support of the citizens and respect of
the community or fail in their trust. The
success of the marshal the past year in clos
ing the rum shops and convicting the rum
sellers has been very gratifying. There has
been increased good order on our streets
especially during the Sundays.
Mayor Fuller spoke at length of the
SCHOOLS.
The appropriations and expenditures of this
department have been as follows: Receipts
Appropriation for Free High School, $1,000:
Received of State for Free High School,
$3.50; Appropriation for support of Free High
School, $1,000; Received of State for support
of Free High School, 81 492 80; Town of
Farmingdale, (tuition) $40; Total S40S2.S9
Expended Classical one term, $500.
90; Salaries of teachers, S43l6; Books, In
cidentals, S434. 50 Total, $5250.50.
The address was very comprehensive. The
Mayor said, in closing, 81 desire TO express
to my fellow citizens my appreciation of the
honor in being called again to serve them in
this position. That l have made mistakes |
am well aware, and can only pledge myself
to use my best endeavors in the future, as in
the past to promote what | believe to be for
the best interest of the city"
After the disposal of some minor business
the Council adjourned to last evening.
The Rev R. B. Howard, of Boston,
preached at the New South Church Sunday
morning and at the NJ. Z. church in the
afternoon. Mr. Howard also delivered a
highly entertaining lecture at the Methodist
church in the evening.
The Electric Light Company displayed
great promptitude in repairing the damage
done to the dynamo Thursday evening. The
lights were in full bloom Saturday evening. |
Miss Abbie Eveleth, daughter of DIR. j.
NJ. Eveleth, returned home Saturday even
ing for a short visit.