1888-03-05 Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Essex, ss. To either of the Constables of the town of Beverly in said County, Greeting:
You are hereby required in the name of said Commonwealth to notify and warn in the manner
prescribed by the regulations of the town, the qualified voters of said town to meet at the Town Hall
in said Beverly on Monday the fifth day of March next at thirty minutes past eight o 'clock before
noon, for the following purposes, viz.;
1st. To choose a Moderator and Town Clerk.
2d. To act on the reports of several boards of town officers, and upon the reports upon
drainage at North Beverly, and the report, in part, of the committee on water supply.
3d. To choose town officers for the ensuing year, determining their number and fixing the
compensation thereof; and to determine the compensation of the precinct officers.
The votes for those of the above officers usually chosen by ballot will be received on one
piece of paper unless the meeting otherwise determine. Also to give in their votes by ballot upon
the question of granting licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors. Every person qualified to vote
for senators and representatives in the general court may express his opinion upon said question, and
the form of said ballot shall be as follows: "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of intoxicating
liquors in this town? .... Yes" or "No". The polls will be closed at two o'clock in the afternoon,
unless otherwise ordered by the meeting.
4th. To see what disposition the town will make of the dog tax.
5th. To see if the town will grant the sum of two hundred dollars to defray the expenses of
Memorial Day, under the direction of Post 89 G. A. R..
6th. To see if the town will grant the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to defray the
expenses of Memorial Day at the Farms under the direction of Post 188 G. A. R..
7th. To see what action the town will take toward providing a hall for the use of the Grand
Army of the Republic,- as per petition of Post 89 G. A. R..
8lh. To see if the town will choose three street commissioners to serve for the following
terms, one for three years, one for two years, and one for one year,-as per petition of Andrew J. I.
Iverson and others.
9th. To see if the town will elect a water board,-as per petition of Israel F. Lee and others.
10th. To see if the town will remove the building formally occupied by the Washington Hose
Company to the town's land on Bridge Street,-as per petition to Benjamin V. Giles and others.
11th. To see if the town will build a school house on the town's land on Bridge Street,-as per
petition of F. W. Bernard and others.
12th. To see if the town will locate a fire alarm box near the junction of Cabot Street and
Charnock Street,-as per petition of J. H. Edgett and others.
13th. To see if the town will accept and allow of certain town ways in said town, laid out by
the Selectmen according to the reports thereon now on file in the office of the Town Clerk, viz.;
I. A way from Essex Street, including Madison Avenue, and extending to Cabot Street opposite
Elliott Street; II. Widening of the town way called Abbott Street on its northeasterly side between
Lothrop Street and high watermark.
14th. To see if the town will establish and maintain street lights at the following places, viz.,
an electric light on or near Essex Bridge,-as per petition of Perry Collier and others; an electric light
at the junction of Cabot Street and Water Street,- as per petition of William A. Webber and others;
an electric light at the junction of Cabot Street, Stone and the Davis Streets,-as per petition of
Alexander Mader and others; an electric light at the junction of Front Street and Bartlett Street;- as
per petition of Peter Hoogerzeil Jr. and others; an electric light near the junction of Bartlett Street
and Stone Street,-as per petition of Charles Haddock and others; an electric light at the junction of
Essex Street and Charnock Street;-as per petition of N. W. Haynes and others; an electric light at
the junction of Rantoul Street and Elliott Street,- as per petition of A. F. Place and others; an electric
light at the junction of River Street and School Street,-as per petition of Prince Howes and others;
electric or gas lights on Central Street,-as per petition of John H. Lefavour and others; two gas lights
on Washington Street,-as per petition of Charles L. Dodge and others; a street light at the junction
of Pleasant Street and Phillips Court and a street light upon Phillips Court,-as per petition of Eaton
E. Ferrin and others; a street light on Atlantic Avenue,-as per petition of William A. Creesy 3d and
others; and to take such action in relation to street lights in any other part of the town as may be
determined upon.
15th. To see if the town will buy one thousand feet of hose for the Fire Department; and to
see if the town will sell its lot of land on Railroad Avenue formally occupied by the Enterprise
Engine Company's house; also the building formally occupied by the Washington Hose Company;
the Fair Play hand engine; the Perseverance hand engine and the old hook and ladder truck, as per
petition of the Engineers of the Fire Department; referring also to the petition of Daniel Foster and
others as to the land on Railroad Avenue; and to the petition of Perry Collier and others as to the
building formally occupied by the Washington Hose Company.
16th. To see if the town will extend the water pipes through Gage Street,-as per petition of
Robert R. Endicott and others.
17th. To see if the town will establish a fire hydrant on Cabot Street near its junction with
Herrick Street,-as per petition of Mark B. Avery and others.
18th. To see if the town will rescind its vote passed March 4, 1884 authorizing action in favor
of the establishment of a county truant school,-as per petition of Robert R. Endicott and others, and
the petition of William M. Hinkley and others.
19th. To see if the town will cause sign boards to be put up to at the street corners containing
the names of the streets in town, and take action toward a uniform numbering of the houses on the
different streets,-as per petition of Wallace F. Porter and others.
20th. To see if the town will instruct its officials to receive bids on all printing of the town,
from the different local offices, and award the same to the lowest bidder,-as per petition of Ephraim
M. Bates and others.
21st. To see if the town will purchase or lease a lot of land at the Cove near Brackenbury
Lane and remove thereto the old Washington Hose house now standing on the school house lot near
Roundy Street and furnish the same with hose carriage and apparatus and provide a company
therefore,-as per petition of A. E. Grush and others.
22nd. To adopt such measures, grant such sums of money, and take such action in regard to
schools and school houses throughout the town as may be deemed expedient.
23rd. To see if the town will authorize anyone to represent the town in any suits, or claims
against the town for damages.
24th. To a adopt such measures, grant such sums of money, and make such regulations in
regard to repairs, and building and improvement of Highways and town ways throughout the town
as may be determined upon; including the grading of portions of certain streets as prayed for by
William A. Creesy 3d and others.
25th. To grant such sums of money to be raised and assessed upon the polls and estates
within the town, for the expenses of the current year as may be deemed expedient, and make all
necessary regulations and allowances respecting the same. Also to authorize the Town Treasurer to
borrow on credit of the town, such sums of money as may be necessary from time to time, to meet
the liabilities of the town, and to provide State Aid for the families of volunteers.
26th. To see if the town will accept the Jury List, as revised by the Selectmen.
Hereof fail not, but make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, before the time
of holding said meeting.
Given under our hands and seal this twenty-fifth day of February in the year one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-eight.
John I. Baker
Freeborn W. Cressy Selectmen
Augustus Williams of
John H. Woodbury Beverly
Rufus H. Woodbury
Essex, ss. Beverly, February. 27, A. D. 1888.
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant I have notified the persons therein named
as a therein directed, by posting notifications stating the time, place, and objects of said meeting at
each of the several places in town required by the Town Regulations.
William M. Woodbury, Constable of Beverly.
A true copy of the original warrant and return thereon.
Attest. William H. Lovett, Town Clerk.
At a legal meeting of the qualified voters of the town of Beverly held, in pursuance of the
warrant recorded on the four next preceding pages, at the Town Hall in said town, on Monday the
fifth day of March in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight at thirty minutes past
eight o 'clock before noon, the meeting having been called toward, at the time appointed, by the clerk
who read the warrant therefore.
Messrs. John I. Baker, Freeborn W. Cressy, Augustus Williams, John H. Woodbury, and
Rufus H. Woodbury, were appointed tellers by the Town Clerk to aid him in checking the names of
voters and in assorting and counting votes, and they were sworn to the faithful discharge of their
duties by the Town Clerk.
It was
Voted by ballot that Freeborn W. Cressy be Moderator.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. Ellery C. Butler of the First Parish Chumh.
Messrs. John I. Baker, Augustus Williams, John H. Woodbury, Rufus H. Woodbury, John
B. Cressy, George P. Brown, John F. Hill, and Charles F. Lee were appointed tellers by the
Moderator to aid him in checking the names of voters and in assorting and counting votes and they
were sworn to the faithful discharge of their duties by the Town Clerk.
It was
Voted by ballot that William H. Lovett be Town Clerk.
Then in open town meeting immediately after the election of Town Clerk William H. Lovett,
above named, was sworn to the faithful discharge of his duties as Town Clerk of Beverly.
Before me, Freeborn W. Cressy, Moderator.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that when this meeting adjourns that it adjourns to meet at this Hall on Monday the
second day of April next at thirty minutes past eight o'clock before noon.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that the whole subject matter of all the articles in the warrant be referred to a
committee to report thereon at the adjournment of this meeting in April, which committee as
amended and adopted by the meeting is as follows, viz.;
Charles H. Odell
Benjamin Larcom Jr.
Patrick J. Lynch
Francis Norwood
Jeremiah Murphy
George Clark
Thomas A. Morgan
George A. Pickett
Charles Elliott
Rufus Larcom
Jonathan F. Ober
Robert R. Endicott
Daniel Foster
Elbert Perry was chosen a member of this committee but declining to serve, Benjamin
Larcom Jr. was chosen in his place.
Upon motion of Charles L. Dodge it was
Voted that the following resolutions be adopted as the sentiment of this meeting.
Whereas a bill for the division of the town of Beverly and creating a new town upon her sea
shore has passed the Senate of Massachusetts,
we, the legal voters of Beverly in annual town meeting assembled hereby protest against the
enactment of said bill for the following reasons:
Because it is class legislation, contrary to sound public policy, and in its provisions without
parallel in the legislation of Massachusetts.
Because it is unjust, void of equity, and in its provisions destructive to honest industry and
imposing unequal burdens.
Because eight ninths of the people of Beverly are opposed to its enactment.
Because all the Senators of Essex County are opposed to its passage.
Because the Representatives of Essex County, the Press and the people of the County are
opposed to its passage.
Because Essex County was denied the courtesy here due, of a member on the committee who
framed and reported the bill, this County being one of the largest in the State.
Because the passage of the bill was forced upon our town and County wholly by the votes
of Senators from remote counties who do not foresee and appreciate the damages to which Essex
County is exposed.
Therefore Resolved
that we protest against the passage of this bill by the Legislature of Massachusetts;
that we appeal to the House of Representatives to consider carefully the unjust and unequal
provisions of the bill; to look well to the wealth behind, pointing and directing the ostensible movers
in front; to see that no injustice is done to a Town and County ever loyal and true to the State and
Nation.
Resolved that we thank the Senators of Essex County, and all our friends in the Senate, for
their able defense of the principles of right and justice in the recent debate.
Upon motion of William W. Hinkley it was
Voted that this Meeting now adjourns.
A true record.
Attest. William H. Lovett, Town Clerk.
At a meeting of the qualified voters of the town of Beverly, held at the town Hall in said
Beverly on Monday the second day of April in the year One thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight
at thirty minutes past eight o'clock before noon, the same being an adjournment of the Annual Town
Meeting held on the fifth day of March in the same year.
Henry W. Foster was appointed a teller by the Moderator to aid him in checking the names
of voters and in assorting and counting votes and he was sworn to the faithful discharge of his duties
by the Town Clerk
The committee to whom the several articles of the warrant were referred presented a written
reported and upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that the report be accepted and that the reports on the different articles be considered
separately as the articles should be presented to the meeting for action.
Upon Article 2. Reports of Town Officers.
Upon motion of Andrew E. Story it was
Voted to lay this article on the table.
One hundred and twenty-five (125) voting in favor of the motion and eighty-
three (83) against it.
Upon Article 3. Town Officers.
Upon motion of Charles C. Foster it was
Voted that the election of Town officers be postponed till tomorrow, Tuesday April 3, at
eight o'clock before noon and that the polls be kept open till four o'clock afternoon.
A motion by Perry Collier that the Board of Assessors consist of three members was lost.
Upon motion of Perry Collier it was
Voted that the pay of the Precinct Officers be three dollars per day.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that the pay of the other Town Officers be the same as last year.
It was
Voted that Article 2 be taken from the table.
The Reports of the Overseers of the Poor, Trustees of the Public Library, Commissioners of
the Sinking Fund, Committee on Drainage at North Beverly were read and separately presented to
the meeting and all were accepted.
Upon motion of Charles C. Foster it was
Voted to take up the account of each department mentioned in the Auditor's Report
separately. The different accounts in the report were presented to the Meeting in the following order
and were accepted, viz.; the statement of the Overseers Department, Fire Department, Health
Department, School Department, Highways-Ward one. It was
Voted that when this Meeting adjourns that it adjourns to meet at this Hall this Monday
afternoon at one o'clock.
Action upon the Auditor's Report was resumed and the following were accepted, viz.; Highway
Wards Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen, Fourteen,
Gravel Pit (Prince land), Hancock Street, Bisson Street, Hale Street, Hart Street. It was
Voted to now adjourn.
At one o'clock this Monday, afternoon April 2, A. D. 1888 the voters again assembled
agreeably to the adjournment and proceeded with the business of the Meeting.
Action upon the Auditor' s Report was resumed and the following were accepted, viz.; Wallis
Street, Town Teams, Stone Crusher, Bass River Bridge, Essex Bridge, Town and Armory Halls,
Water Works, Independent Water Supply, Pumping Station, Independent Water Supply (Reservoir),
Independent Water Supply (Pipe) Pumping Station (Maintenance), Engineer's House, BrimbaI
Avenue, Street Lights, Police Station, State Aid (Indigent Soldiers and Sailors), State Aid (Disabled
Soldiers and Sailors), Public Library, Sinking Fund, Memorial Day, Military Account, Telephone,
Night Police, Special Police, Town Officers, Incidentals, Recapitulation of Selectmen's Department,
Collector of Taxes, Total Amount of Orders Drawn, Valuation, Treasurer's Account, Financial
Statement, the Sinking Fund, Funded Town Debt, Feb. 22, 1888, Maturity of Town Debt, Statement
of the Rate of Interest.
The statement of Selectmen's estimate of expenses for 1888-9 and unexpected income were
laid on the table.
The printed report of the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department was presented and accepted.
The report of the Committee on Water Supply was read and accepted. (See page 86)
Upon motion of Perry Collier it was
Voted that the thanks of the Town be extended to the Committee on Water Supply.
It was
Voted to accept the Independent Water Supply works.
Upon Article 4. Dog tax.
The contrnittee recommended "That the dog tax be appropriated to the support
of the schools." It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 5. Appropriation for Memorial Day.
The committee reconnnended "That $200 be voted to Post 89 G. A. R. to
defray the expenses of Memorial Day." It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 6. Appropriation for Memorial Day, Farms.
The committee recommended "That $150 be voted to Post 188 G. A. R. to
defray expenses of Memorial Day at the Farms."
It was Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 7. Hall for G. A. R.
The committee recommended "that if the Armory is to be remodeled to
accommodate the Light Infantry it be enlarged by the addition of a second story to be rented by the
town to Post 89 Grand Army of the Republic."
Upon motion of Charles C. Foster it was
Voted to refer this article and the recommendation of the committee to a committee of three
to be appointed by the Moderator to reported at the adjournment of this Meeting as to the expense
of altering the armory building and as to providing such accommodations as may be necessary as
called for. Messrs. Daniel Wallis, Jacob Brewer, and Eaton E. Ferrin and were appointed as this
committee.
Upon Article 8. Street Commissioners.
The committee recommended "That the Board of Selectmen be chosen as
Surveyors of Highways."
A motion by Edwin Foster that the different wards meet in some conspicuous
place and nominate candidates for Surveyors of Highways was lost. It was
Voted to lay this article on the table.
Three hundred and fifty-two (352) voting in favor of the motion and two hundred and seven (207)
against it.
Later in the Meeting after action had
been had upon Article 21, upon motion of Charles H. Creesy it was Voted that Article 8 be taken
from the table.
Upon motion of Charles C. Foster it was
Voted that action upon Article 8 be indefinitely postponed. Two hundred and twenty-seven
(277) voting in favor of the motion and two hundred and eight (208) against it.
Upon Article 9. Water Board.
The committee recommended "that the Town elect a water Board of three
persons; one for three years, one for two years and one for one-year and that one person be elected
A.D. to subsequent annual town meeting for three years to fill vacancy and said Board. The
members to serve without compensation and the town clerk to be the Clerk of the Board."
Upon motion of Andrew D. Story it was
Voted that there shall be elected at the annual town meeting in the year 1888 a water Board
to consist of three suitable persons. One of whom shall hold his office for one year, one for two
years and one for three years. And each year thereafter at the annual town meeting there shall be
elected one member of said Board to serve for the term of three years and until his successor is
chosen and qualified. Said Board shall have the entire control and supervision of the entire system
of water Works belonging to this Town including the assessment and collection of rates for the use
of water, and shall employ such suitable persons for the superintendence and operation of said works
as they shall deem necessary and fix the compensation for the same period and shall annually make
a report of their doings to the Town together with a full statement of the condition of the works in
their charge and shall make such recommendations as to the extension and improvement of said
works as shall seem to them meet and proper.
Upon motion of Charles C. Foster it was
Voted that the election of a Water Board be held at the April adjournment of this Meeting.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that pending the election of a Water Board to Selectmen have charge of the Water
Works.
Upon motion of the Andrew E. Story it was
Voted that when this Meeting adjourns that it adjourns to meet at this Hall this, Monday,
evening at seven o'clock.
Upon Article 10. Washington Hose Company's Building.
The committee recommended "that the petitioners have leave to withdraw and
that the Town sell the building formally occupied by the Washington Hose Co. at public auction."
It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
This vote was afterwards reconsidered. See record of action under Article 2 1.
Upon Articlel 1. School House, Ryal Side.
The committee recommended "That this article be referred to the School
Committee."
Upon Motion of Robert R. Endicott it was
Voted to refer this Article to the School Committee to report thereon at the adjournment of
this meeting.
It was
Voted to now adjourn.
At seven o'clock this, Monday, evening April 2, A. D. 1888 the voters again assembled,
agreeably to the adjournment, and proceeded with the business of the Meeting.
Upon Article 12. Fire Alarm Box.
The committee recommended "that this article be indefinitely postponed."
Upon motion of Perry Collier it was
Voted that the prayer of the petitioners be granted.
Upon Article 13. Town Ways. Madison Avenue and Abbott Street.
The committee recommended "that it be indefinitely postponed."
A report of the Selectmen laying out as a Town way away from Essex Street,
including Madison Avenue, and extending to Cabot Street opposite Elliott Street, was read and a
motion that the report be accepted and the way be laid out and established as a Town way forever
according to set report was put the Meeting and lost.
A report of the Selectmen altering and widening the Town way called Abbott
Street on its northeasterly side between Lothrop Street and high watermark was read and it was
Voted that the report be accepted and the way be altered and widened and established as a Town way
forever according to set report, which is as follows, viz.;
After due notice to all parties interested, the Selectmen of the
town of Beverly have altered and widened that portion of the Town way known as Abbott Street
between Lothrop Street and high watermark, by laying out the northerly or northeasterly line thereof
such that it shall be in a direct line with the northerly or northeasterly line of the other portion of said
Abbott Street which extends from Endicott Street to Lothrop Street. And thus that the entire
northerly or northeasterly line of Abbott Street shall be a direct line from Endicott Street to high
watermark. Laying all land between the present northerly or northeasterly line of Abbott Street and
said new direct line between Lothrop Street and high watermark into said Town way known as
Abbott Street. And we award damages,
To the owners of the Rantoul estate or the trustees thereof, six hundred dollars.
And we award damages to no other person.
Beverly, February 23, 1888
John I. Baker
Augustus Williams Selectmen
Rufus H. Woodbury of
Freeborn W. Cressy Beverly
Upon Article 14. Street Lights.
The committee reported that they had "Voted not to recommend any increase
of the number of Street Lights either Electric, Gas, or Oil but that the location of three of the Electric
Lights be changed as follows. The one at Depot Square be put at the bridge, the one at Highland
Avenue be located near Herrick and Maguire's Stable and the one at the Engine House be put on
Hale Street so as to light Atlantic Avenue. Any such other changes of existing lights as the
Selectmen may deem desirable to give more light without additional expense to the town."
A motion by Perry Collier that this Article be referred to the Selectmen was
lost.
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
It Was
Upon Article 15. Fire Department.
The committee recommended "that the hose asked for be purchased, that the
lot of land on Railroad Avenue belonging to the Town, the Fair Play hand Engine, the Perseverance
hand Engine and the old hook & ladder truck be sold by the town."
Upon Article 16. Water Pipe, Gage Street.
The committee recommended "that this article be referred to the next annual
town meeting."
Upon motion of john I. Baker it was
Voted to refer this Article to the new Water Board with authority to have the water pipe laid
if they think it necessary.
Upon Article 17. Hydrant, Cabot St. near Herrick St.
The committee reconunended "that the hydrant be established."
It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 18. Truant school.
The committee recommended "that the vote be rescinded."
It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 19. Sign Boards and Numbers.
The committee recommended "that this article be referred to the Selectmen
to take such action in regard to it as they may deem advisable." It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 20. Printing.
The committee recommended "that the Town printing be given to the lowest
responsible bidder in town." It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 21. Hose House, etc., Brackenbury Lane.
The committee recommended "that it be indefinitely postponed."
A motion that the recommendation of the committee be adopted was lost.
Upon motion of William W. Hinkley it was
Voted to reconsider the vote whereby it was Voted "that the Town sell the Building formally
occupied by the Washington Hose Company at public option."
It was
Voted that the Town do not sell the building formally occupied by the Washington Hose
Company.
Upon Article 22. Schools.
The coukmittee reported "The committee took no action."
Upon motion of William W. Hinkley it was
Voted that twenty-two thousand five hundred dollars be appropriated and assessed for the
support of the Schools the present year.
Upon Article 23. Suits for Damages.
The committee reported that "The committee took no action."
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that the Selectmen, if any suits occur at intervals between the annual meetings, be
hereby authorized to represent the Town in all such suits in claims against the Town for damages.
Upon motion of Francis Norwood it was
Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to employ such legal counsel is they may think
necessary when there is occasion for it.
Upon Article 24. Highways.
The committee recommended "that the sum of eighteen thousand dollars be
appropriated to Highways and the balance of the article be indefinitely postponed."
It was
Voted to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
Upon motion of Francis Norwood it was
Voted that the sum of four thousand dollars be appropriated to be expended, if necessary,
upon the Highways in Wards Three and Four.
Upon Article 25. Money Grant.
The committee recommend "that $150,000 be raised and assessed upon the
polls and estates within the town."
Upon motion of john I. Baker it was
Voted, unanimously, that the Town Treasurer be hereby authorized to borrow on the credit
of the Town, upon notes, bonds, or certificates of debt, approved by the Selectmen or a majority of
them, such sums of money from time to time, as may be necessary or expedient to meet the liabilities
of the town or to replace existing loans, and to provide State Aid for the families of volunteers.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that further action upon this article be postponed till the adjournment of this meeting.
The committee also recommended the following
"Resolved that it is the judgment of this Committee that all Town work should be let out by contract
to the lowest responsible bidder, this to include all work on the Highways, except the regular work
of the Surveyors, all public printing, Medical service, Overseers supplies as far as possible and all
purchases of fuel and any other material for the use of the town. Also Voted to recommend that the
Janitorship of all public (town) buildings be given to the lowest responsible bidder by the boards or
officers having them in charge."
Upon motion of Perry Collier it was
Voted that the foregoing recommendations be adopted.
Upon Article 26. Jury list.
The list of Jurors as revised by the Selectmen was read and was mended by
striking out the names of Daniel A. Kilham, Philip L. Haskell, Otis P. Gorten and Snow Rich and
inserting the names of john H. Girdler, William C. Lynn, Prince Ober and Thomas P. Broughton,
and as thus amended was accepted and is as recorded on page sixty-nine of this book.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that when this meeting adjourns that it adjourns to meet at this Hall tomorrow Tuesday
April 3, A. D. 1888 at eight o'clock before noon.
It was
Voted that this meeting now adjourn.
On Tuesday the third day of April A. D. 1888 at eight o'clock before noon the voters
again assembled according to adjournment and were called to order by the Moderator and proceeded
with the business of the meeting.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that when this meeting adjourns that it adjourns to meet at this Hall on Monday the
twenty-third day of April current at two o'clock afternoon.
The Meeting then proceeded to vote for Town Officers. The polls were closed at four o'clock
in the afternoon and the ballots received were assorted and counted and the Moderator declared the
following persons elected by ballot to the several offices named.
Selectmen. John H. Woodbury, Charles H. Odell, Freeborn W. Cressy, Robert R. Endicott, Joseph
A. Wallis.
Assessors. Joseph Haskell, John A. Moulton, Israel E. Lovett, John M. Murney, John B. Hill.
Collector of Taxes. Ezekiel F. Obear.
Town Treasurer. Robert G. Bennett.
Overseers of the Poor. John M. Quiner, Joseph H. Herrick, Charles Creesy.
School Committee for Three Years. Samuel Cole, William C. Boyden, Augustus P. Loring.
School Committee for Two Years. Edward F. Danforth, Augustus Galloupe.
School Committee for One Year. William Choate.
Commissioner of the Sinking Fund for Three Years. Thomas A. Lefavour.
Commissioner of Public Parks for Three Years. Peter E. Clark.
Trustee of the Public Library for Five Years. William C. Boyden
Constables. John G. Munsey, William M. Woodbury, William Stevens, George T. Larcom, Frank
S. Raymond, Warren O. Jones, William P. Moses, William H. Blanchard, John E. Foster.
Board of Health. George A. Stickney, Andrew E. Story, Timothy Foley, Rufus A. Standley, Robert
N. Lee.
Upon the question "Shall licenses be granted for the sale of Intoxicating Liquors in his
town?"
"Yes" three hundred and twenty-five (325) votes.
"No" five hundred and thirty-three (533) votes.
After the declaration of the result of the ballot it was Voted that this meeting now adjourn.
And the Moderator declared the meeting adjourned till Monday the twenty-third day of April
current at two o'clock afternoon.
A true record.
Attest. William H. Lovett, Town Clerk.
List of Jurors as revised by the Selectmen February 21, A. D. 1888 and accepted by the Town
at its Annual Meeting held on the fifth day of March A. D. 1888 and by adjournment on the second
day of April of the same year.
James Allen Jr.
Joseph H. Baker
William J. Berry
Thomas P. Broughton
Charles L. Burnham
Otis Burnham
Peter E. Clark
Perry Collier
Stephen O. Cree
Freeborn W. Cressy
William A. Cressy
Daniel E. Cross
Andrew J. Crowell
Edward F. Danforth
John E. Davis
Eben Day
George H. Dewolfe
Andrew Dodge
Benjamin N. Dodge
Charles F. Dodge
Jonathan Dodge
Benjamin W. Eldredge
West D. Eldredge
Hervey Elliott
Robert R. Endicott
John K. Fielder Jr.
Henry W. Foster
Issachar Foster Jr.
Jeremiah Foster
John E. Foster
John W. Foster
William A. Friend
Augustus A. Galloupe
Samuel O. Galloupe
Benjamin V. Giles
John H. Girdler
Robert H. Grant
John W. Gregg
Dudley N. Griffin
Patrick Guinivan
Nathan W. Haynes
Moses S. Herrick
Hugh Hill
John E. Hill
Oliver C. Hinchliffe
Benjamin O. Holden
Adoniram J. Hood
Chester Hobbs
Prince Howes
Daniel S. Ingersoll
James H. Kendall
Joel Campbell
Benjamin Larcom Jr.
Asa F. Lee
Israel F. Lee
Israel E. Lovett
Albert C. Lunt
William C. Lynn
James Maguire
Asa O. Marshall
Charles W. Marshall
George Millett
Hiram W. Moore
Thomas A. Morgan
Alfred G. Munsey
Cornelius Murphy
George O. Obear
Andrew K. Ober
John T. Ober
Jonathan F. Ober
Prince Ober
Samuel F. Ober
William O. Dell
George Osbome
George A. Pickett
John W. Pickett
William H. Pierce
Frank W. Plaisted
Winthrop T. Porter
Henry B. Pousland
Benjamin Preston Jr.
Isaac Ray
Stephen W. Roberts
Dewing Southwick
Samuel E. Smith
Thomas J. Smith
Andrew Standley
Charles A. Standley
Benjamin W. Standley
David Standley
Elmer Standley
John D. Standley
John F. Standley
Samuel D. Standley
John W. Stone
Larkin W. Story
Joseph W. Stocker
George Swan
Charles H. Symonds
Richard Symmes
George H. Thissell
Calvin Wallis
Frederick A. Wallis
Henry B. Wallis
John H. Watson
Alden Webb
Gilbert P. Weston
George H. Whitney
Augustus Williams
John Wilson
John Wood Jr.
Alfred R. Woodbury
George A. Woodbury
George H. Woodbury 2d
Horace T. Woodbury
Horace W. Woodbury
John H. Woodbury
Joseph H. Woodbury
Richard A. Woodbury
A true record. Attest. William H. Lovett, Town Clerk.
A legal meeting of the qualified voters of the town of Beverly held at the Town Hall in said
Beverly on Monday the twenty-third date of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and eighty-
eight at two o 'clock afternoon the same being an adjournment of the Annual Town Meeting held on
the fifth day of March and on the second and third days of April in the same year,
Messrs. Charles H. Odell, Robert R. Endicott and Joseph A. Wallis were appointed tellers
by the Moderator to aid him in checking the names of voters and in assorting and counting votes and
they were sworn to the faithful discharge of their duties by the Town Clerk.
A motion by Charles C. Foster that the ballots for all officers to be elected to fill vacancies
the received on one-piece paper was lost.
It was
Voted by ballot that Alden Webb be Overseer of the Poor in place of Charles Creesy who was
elected but declined to serve.
Upon motion of William W. Hinkley it was
Voted that when this meeting adjourns that it adjourns to meet at this Hall this, Monday,
evening at thirty minutes past seven o'clock.
William H. Lovett Esq.. Town Clerk, Beverly Dear sir.
I have been notified that I was chosen at the last Town Meeting commissioner of the sinking
fund for three years. As I was chosen last year for the same office, was duly qualified, and have two
years still to serve, I must declined to accept the office, to which I was elected. (April 3rd.)
Yours respectfully T.A. Lefavour
Beverly April 20th 1888.
It was
Voted by ballot that Chester Hobbs be Constable in place of John G. Foster who was elected
but declined to serve.
It was
Voted that Andrew Standley be a member of the Board of Health in place of Rufus A.
Standley who was elected but declined to serve.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted that the water board be elected by ballot.
The meeting then proceeded to the election of a Water Board, all the ballots
received were assorted and counted and the Moderator declared the following named persons
elected. Water Board
For Three Years, Peter E. Clark.
For Two Years, Henry W. Foster,
For One Year, George Swan.
A motion by John Wilson that the Selectmen be Surveyors of Highways was lost.
A motion that highway wards numbered one and fourteen be consolidated was
lost.
Upon motion of William A. Friend it was
Voted that the Moderator appoint a committee of one from each highway ward, to call a
meeting of the voters of each ward, to meet separately, to nominate a Surveyor of Highways for such
ward, to be reported at the adjournment of this meeting.
The following named officers were then chosen by hand vote.
Fence Viewers. Jacob Brower, Edward F. Danforth, Perry Collier.
Surveyors of Lumber. Daniel Wallis, Hervey Elliott, John T. Ober, George Swan, Richard A.
Woodbury.
Field Drivers.
Ward 1 Alfred Foster
Ward 2 Alonzo L. Goodhue
Ward 3 Charles H. Trowt
Ward 4 John T. Elliott
Ward 5 Frederick S. Standley
Ward 6 Edward F. Danforth
Ward 7 John G. Drown
Ward 8 Charles A. Standley
Ward 9 Jonathan Dodge
Ward 10 John V. Warner
Ward 11 John W. Gregg
Ward 12 Charles A. Standley
Ward 13 William H. Butman
Ward 14 Jacob Brower
Pound Keeper. William Stevens.
Sealers of Leather. Daniel Foster, John F. Carter.
Inspector of Lime. Philip Ober.
Clerk of the Market. Perry Collier.
It was
Voted that the Selectmen be authorized to appoint four Measurers of Wood and Bark.
Upon Article 7. Hall for G. A. R.
The report of the committee to whom the subject was referred was read (see
file for report) and upon motion of William H. Gwinn it was Voted to postpone action upon this
question till this evening.
A motion to adjourn was lost.
The Moderator appointed the following
named persons as committee to call meetings of the voters in each highway ward to nominate
Surveyors of Highways, viz.;
For Ward 1, William W. Hinkley
For Ward 2, Joseph Foster
For Ward 3, Jonathan F. Ober
For Ward 4, John T. Elliott
For Ward 5, Ephraim Hathaway
For Ward 6, Charles E. Riva
For Ward 7, Moses S. Herrick
Ward 8, Hugh Hill
Ward 9, Jonathan Dodge
Ward 10, Eli C. Glines
Ward 11, Winthrop T. Porter
Ward 12, Benjamin B. Dodge
Ward 13, Henry W. Foster
Ward 14, Andrew E. Story
Upon motion of Charles C. Foster it was
Voted that the election of Surveyors of Highways be held on Monday the thirtieth day of
April current at thirty minutes past seven o'clock afternoon.
It was Voted to now adjourn.
At thirty minutes past seven o'clock this, Monday, evening April 23, A. D. 1888 the voters
again assembled, agreeably to the adjournment, and proceeded with the business of the Meeting.
Upon Article 7. Hall for G. A. R.
The report of the committee was again read and it was voted that the report be accepted.
A motion by William A. Friend that the subject the referred to the Selectmen was lost.
Upon motion of Robert R. Endicott it was
Voted, that further action on this subject be postponed till the next Annual Town Meeting
and that the Town offer to Post No. 89, G. A. R. the use of the upper Hall in the Town Hall building
for the rental of one dollar annually.
Upon Article 11. School House, Ryal Side.
The report of the committee to whom this subject was referred was read and
is as follows, viz.;
"The school committee to whom
was referred the eleventh article of the warrant have considered the same and would report that they
have Voted to recommend to the Town to build a school house on the Town' s land on Bridge Street
the present year, the school house to contain two school rooms one of which to be completed and
fumished and a school established therein; the building to be so planned and framed and built as to
admit its being raised at some future time, if necessary and another story added thereto; and that three
thousand five hundred (3500) dollars be appropriated to defray the cost the present year."
It was
Voted that the report be accepted.
Upon motion of William W. Hinkley it was
Voted that the sum of three thousand five hundred (3500) dollars be appropriated and
assessed to carry into effect the recommendation of the committee.
Upon Article 21. Hose House, Brackenbury Lane.
The report of the committee to whom this subject was referred was read (see
file for report) and upon motion of John Y. Foster it was
Voted that further action upon this article be indefinitely postponed.
Upon motion of Andrew E. Story it was
Voted to reconsider the vote upon Article 14 relating to street lights whereby it was voted
to adopt the recommendation of the committee.
The original question having been then presented upon motion of Andrew E.
Story it was
Voted that the whole subject relating to street lights be referred to the Selectmen with full
authority to make such contracts and changes as they may think necessary.
It was
Voted to now adjourn.
And the Moderator declared the Meeting adjourned till Monday the
thirtieth day of April current at thirty minutes past seven o'clock afternoon.
A true record.
Attest. William H. Lovett, Town Clerk.
Beverly, Mass. April 14, 1888.
The commissioners of the sinking fund of the Town of Beverly hereby notify the Selectmen
of said Town that a vacancy now exists in their board by reason of the non-acceptance by Thomas
A. Lefavour of the office to which he was elected at a meeting of qualified voters of said Town held,
by adjournment, upon the third day of April A. D.1888, and request you to call a meeting for the
purpose of filling such vacancy.
Thomas A. Lefavour Commissioners
Albert Perry of
Sinking Fund
A true copy. Attest. William H. Lovett, Town Clerk.
Pursuant to the foregoing and a notification of the Selectmen, the boards of Selectmen and
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund met at the Town Hall on Saturday the twenty-eight day of April
A. D. 1888 at thirty minutes past seven o'clock, afternoon. Selectmen present, the Messrs. Creesy,
Endicott, Woodbury, Odell, Wallis. Commissioners of the Sinking Fund present Messrs. Lefavour,
Perry.
Voted that Albert Perry be Chairman.
Voted that William H. Lovett be Clerk.
Voted by ballot that Robert R. Endicott be a Commissioner of the Sinking Fund to serve for
three years from the annual meeting March A. D. 1888.
Voted that this meeting be dissolved.
A true record. Attest. William H. Lovett, Clerk.
At a legal meeting of the qualified voters of the Town of Beverly held at the Town Hall in
said Beverly on Monday the thirtieth day of April in the year eighteen hundred and eighty eight at
thirty minutes past seven o'clock afternoon the same being an adjournment of the Annual Town
Meeting held on the fifth day of March and on the second, third and twenty third days of April in the
same year. It was
Voted by ballot that Horatio A. Haskell be a member of the Board of Health in place of
Andrew Standley who was elected but declined to serve.
The several committees appointed to call voters in each highway ward together to nominate
Surveyors of Highways reported.
It was
Voted, by hand vote, that the following named persons be Surveyors of Highways for the
several wards the present year.
Ward 1 West D. Eldredge
Ward 2 Joseph Foster
Ward 3 Charles H. Trowt
Ward 4 Rufus A. Standley
Ward 5 Israel O. Edwards
Ward 6 Arthur Foster
Ward 7 Thomas P. Broughton
Ward 8 Hugh Hill
Ward 9 Adna J. Swift
Ward 10 Alna H. Dodge
Ward 11 Adoniram Porter
Ward 12 George F. Fielder
Ward 13 David S. Ramsdell
Ward 14 Benjamin O. Holden
Voted that Austin Whitcomb be fence viewer in place o f Jacob Brower who was elected but
declined to serve.
It was
Voted that the following named persons be Surveyors of Lumber in place of others elected
who declined to serve.
Jeremiah Foster in place of Hervey Elliott
George P. Irving in place of John T. Ober
John W. Gregg in place of George Swan
It was
Voted that the following named persons be Field Drivers in place of others elected who
declined to serve.
For Ward 2 George A. Woodbury in place of Alonzo L. Goodhue
For Ward 3 Jeremiah Linehan in place of Charles H. Trowt
For Ward 4 Isaac Smith in place of John T. Elliott
For Ward 5 Stephen P. Elliott in place of Frederick S. Standley
For Ward 9 John G. Brown in place of Jonathan Dodge
For Ward 11 Horace T. Cressy in place of John W. Gregg
For Ward 12 John W. Lovett in place of Charles A. Standley
For Ward 14 Nehemiah S. Heron in place of Jacob Brower
It was
Voted that the following named persons be Sealers of Leather in place of others elected who
declined to serve.
John H. Pickett in place of Daniel Foster
William A. Friend in place of John F. Carter
The printed report of the School Committee was presented to the meeting and it was
Voted that it be accepted.
A motion by Andrew E. Story amended by William W. Hinkley relating to the
powers at duties of the Water Board after some discussion was Voted to be indefinitely postponed.
Upon motion of John I. Baker it was
Voted, unanimously, that the water board be authorized to complete the construction of the
works for the Independent Water supply, as provided by the Act of the Legislature, and the votes of
the town, to expend such sums as may be necessary not exceeding, with what has already been
expended for this purpose, the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, as provided by said
Act.
A motion by Daniel Foster that the School Committee be requested to employ a male
teacher at the South Grammar School was lost.
Upon motion of William W. Hinkley it was
Voted to reconsider the vote upon the report of the Engineers of the Fire Department on
Article 21.
Upon motion of Robert R. Endicott it was
Voted that the report be amended by adding the following words, "that the Engineers of the
Fire Department be instructed to sell the building formally occupied by the Washington Hose
Company, within thirty days and to apply so much of the money received as may be necessary to
establish a fire alarm box near Chapman' s Corner."
It was
Voted to accept the report as amended.
Upon motion of Josiah Woodbury it was
Voted that the sum of eight hundred dollars be appropriated and assessed to defray the cost
of making changes in the upper Town Hall for its occupation by Post 89, G. A. R.
Upon Article 25. Money Grant.
Upon motion of Robert R. Endicott it was
Voted that the sum of One Hundred and Seventy Thousand Dollars be raised and assessed
upon the polls and estates within the Town the present year to provide for the payment of the current
expenses of the Town, as estimated by the Selectmen and for the payment of the additional sums
severally Voted at this meeting to be appropriated and assessed; which estimates and additional sums
are as follows; including the sum for the completion of certain Highways as ordered by the County
Commissioners.
Temporary Loan
School Department
Overseers Department
Assessors Department
Fire Department
Health Department
Highways
Bass River Bridge
Essex Bridge
Interest (Funded and Temporary Debts)
Interest ( Independent Water Supply Debt)
Town Officers
Night Police
Street Lights
Public Library
Town Hall
Police Station
Military Aid
Sinking Fund
Water Department
Water Department (Pumping Station)
Outstanding Orders
Incidental
$46,334.77
22,500.00
8000.00
2000.00
6900.00
1500.00
18,000.00
300.00
1200.00
45,000.00
6000.00
8000.00
3650.00
8500.00
1200.00
1000.00
250.00
1500.00
10,000.00
6,000.00
5,000.00
2,236.78
1,379.06
Appropriations in excess of Estimates
Memorial Day
Memorial Day, Farms
Fire Alarm Box
Abbott Street, Widening of
Hose
Hydrant
Highways, Wards Three and Four
Sign Boards and Numbers
Water Street
Hale Street
Wallis Street
Hart Street
West Street
Hancock Street
Ryal Side School House
Street Lights, addition
Town Hall, for G. A. R. Post No. 89
200.00
150.00
200.00
1,000.00
545.00
60.00
4,000.00
100.00
1,065.16
837.66
2,685.00
174.75
1,000.00
400.00
3500.00
500.00
800.00
224,468.18
Water Rates
Corporation and Bank Taxes
State Aid (Indigent Soldiers and Sailors)
Cash in Treasury
Amount to provide for by taxation
Expected Income
$22,000.00
26,000.00
850.00
1,600.61
50,450.61
174,017.57
224,468.18
Upon motion of Robert R. Endicott it was
Voted that the Collector of Taxes deliver or cause to be delivered at the last and usual place
of abode of each inhabitant of the Town who may be taxed, or to such inhabitant in person, as soon
as practicable after the taxes have been assessed, a list of the taxes assessed upon such person,
accompanying which list shall be a notice of the time and place where the Collector will be present
to receive the taxes and also a notice of the meetings of the Assessors to determine upon abatements;
that the Collector shall make a personal demand upon each inhabitant of the Town who may be
taxed, after the tax bills have been presented and before the time of charging interest shall
commence; and interest at the rate of seven percent per annum shall be charged upon all taxes not
paid on or before the first day of November next which interest shall be added to and considered a
part of said taxes, and that so far as practicable the Collector shall on the first day of January next
put in suit all taxes then due and unpaid, commencing with the highest and so on to the lowest tax;
and that the Collector put this vote in force.
Upon motion of Albert Vittum It w~ts
Voted that the Moderator be paid ten (10) dollars for his services at this meeting.
It was
Voted that this meeting be dissolved.
A true record.
Attest. William H. Lovett Town Clerk