Putnam patriot., 1913-01-17
NO 3

1 hope and anticipate that the income from the water works will help in re ducing the city debt and l recommend that ways and means be devised for further reducing 1t if possible.
 In closing l again wish to say that 1 think the city is to be congratulated at the great amount of valuable work car ried out the past year and the general prosperity we have enjoyed. Putnam was never in better condition to at- tract new industries to our doors and | believe that we are on the verge of An era of progress and development. Again l thank the members of the council, the committees, heads of departments, and citizens generally for the en- couragement and support they have given me the past year. Such support and encouragement gives me renewed courage to meet the trying duties be- fore me this year and l shall endeavor, with the help, assistance, and support of the council to give the city credi- table administration for the remainder of my term.
 Respectfully submitted,
 ARCHIBALD MACDONALD, Mayor.
 Putnam, January 1th, 1918.
 The resignation of Mark H. Wilson as chief of the fire department was read and accepted.
 There was q communication from the foremen of all oi the fire compa- nies in the city. The foremen repre- senting themselves and the men re- quested the council to appoint Joseph f. Maynard to fill the unexpired term of Mark H. Wilson, resigned. In the petition it was stated that MT. May nard was a suitable man, was popular in the department, and his appoint meut would please the members. He was appointed,
 H. II. Davenport appeared before the council and asked permission to build garage 52x34 and livery stable 70x34 on some land he had re- gently bought on South Main street just north of Keith's stable. Permis- sion was granted.
 There were forty signers of peti- tion for fire alarm box on Smith street near the Smith street school. It was referred.
 The superintendent of streets report was read. He stated that If the abut- ting property owners would clean their sidewalks from snow after storm 1t would greatly benefit the citizens and help the highway department. If they do not do 1t until 1t becomes trodden down it is difficult to remove and ice forms.
 The engineer of the fire department in his report stated that the depart ment consisted of "A officers and men. The money paid the department for the year was Sl, ITO. He recommended two new chemical extinguishers for Mansfield hose company, two new nozzels, 1000 feet of new hose, 150 feet of garden hose to be used in extin- gushing chimney fires, chemical en- zine with hose, machine to repair hose that have burst. He stated that most chimney fires were due to the owners of the property neglecting to keep the chimneys clean and he thought they should be made to bear the expense CduStu DJ SuCll HtGo. IlN bhuIhCu bAC members of the council and the men of the department for their courteous treatment during the year.
 The report of the captain of police showed that there had been 163 arrests during the year. Property reported stolen amounted to $l ,295.95 of which $1, ,132 .05 was recovered.
 The city treasurers report was or dered filed.
 A permit was granted Adelard Miour for addition to laundry. Petit ton of l.. F. Weeks to build barn on Franklin street was referred to the highway committee with power to act.
 Bond of the city treasurer for 5000 was accepted.
 request from J. w. Wicks, agent of an automatic music box concern, to be allowed to instcll them in business places in the city was laid on the table.
 The mayor then read his annual message.
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