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1895.
fort lUayne €itv Government
1895.
Chauncey B. Oakley, Mayor.
William T. Jeffries, Clerk.
James H. Simonson, Comptroller.
John M. Evans Deputy Comptroller.
B. F. NiNDE, City Attorney.
F. M. Randall, City Civil Engineer.
James Ligget, Superintendent of Police.
William Borgman Captain of Police.
Henry Lapp, Lieutenant of Police.
Fred Dassler Sergeant of Police.
Frank Jewell, Sergeant of Police.
Henry Hilbrecht, Chief of Fire Department.
C. A. DoswELL, .Superintendent of Parks.
Nelson Thompson, Street Superintendent.
James Brice, Foreman Street Repairs.
L. C. HoLLENBACHER, Weighmaster.
William Ropa, Market Master.
W. H. Brown, Pound Master.
trustees of water works.
Charles McCulloch, Henry C. Graffe,
Wm. Bittler.
P. J. McDonald, Clerk.
TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Oliver P. Morgan, Samuel M. Foster,
Andrew E. Hoffman.
John S. Irwin, Superintendent of Schools.
members of Common Council.
COUNCILMEN AT LARGE.
R. J. Fisher. Charles Griebel. E. H. McDonald.
John Mohr, Jr. Charles Waltemath.
WARD COUNCILMEN.
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W. H. Tigar, |
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W. M. Glenn, |
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H. G. Sommers, |
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P. J. SCHEID, |
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G. H. Loesch, |
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Paul E. Wolf, |
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A. Kelker, |
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John T. Young, |
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H IIiLD, |
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B. BORKENSTEII |
STANDING COMMITTEES OF COMMON COUNCIL.
Finance. — Wolf, Loesch, Hild, Fisher, Mohr, Jr.
Rules, Regulations and Ordinances. — Loesch, Kelker, Wal- temath.
Judiciary. — Kelker, Scheid, Waltemath.
Printing. — Hild, Young, Sommers.
Elections. — Young, Hild, Griebel.
Contracts and Franchises. — Glenn, Wolf, Young, McDonald, Scheid.
Fees and Salaries. — Mohr, Tigar, Glenn.
Street Lights. — Griebel, Borkenstein, Glenn,
Education. — McDonald, Tigar, Loesch.
Streets and Alleys.— Fisher, Young, Waltemath.
Water Works. — Scheid, Tigar, Glenn.
Parks. — Kelker, Sommers, Scheid.
Public Health. — I>oesch, Sommers, Waltemath.
Public Property. — Fisher, Young, Wolf.
Department of Hdministration.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.
Jas. H. Simonson, .... Comptroller.
John M. Evans, . . . Deputy Comptroller.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW.
Benj. F. Ninde, , . . City Attorney.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Thos. DeVilbiss, Chairman.
VV. H. McClelland,
Henry A. Read.
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Chas. S. Bash, Chairman.
Rudolph Steger,
RuDOLPHus B. Rossi NGTON.
BOARD OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CHARITIES.
Dr. Geo. B. Stemen, Secretary.
Dr. Jacob Hetrick,
Dr. Aaron E. YanBuskirk.
A. J. You, .... Clerk of Official Board. Jennie McClelland, - . . Assistant Clerk.
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Executive Department, )
Office of Mayor, City Hall, -
Fort Wayne, Ind., January i, 1896. )
Gentlemen of the Co/ninon Council:
I have the honor to submit herewith for your consideration detailed reports made to me by the heads of the city depart- ments, except that of Assessment and Collection, for the year ending December 31st, 1895. These reports are too voluminous for me to review in detail, I thcrerefore request that you will all carefully examine and consider them for yourselves.
department of -law.
The report of the City Attorney shows the legal status of the city's business. The bulk of the legal business of the city is the adjustment of damage suits. The course of the Depart- ment of Law in adjusting these suits as far as possible by arbitration outside of the courts, has proven very satisfactory. The amounts the city has been obliged to pay for damages has been much less than was formerly the case.
Upon this department rests the responsibility of guarding, preserving and promoting the healthful legal activity of all other sub-divisions of the city government. Its importance in the successful administration of the business affairs of the city cannot be overestimated. The management of this department for the past two years has merited the commendation of the people of Fort Wayne.
Mayor's Message.
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE.
I am glad to be able to exhibit to your honorable body such healthy financial conditions as now exist in our municipal affairs. The clear and elaborate report of the City Comptroller furnishes a detailed and interesting statement of the financial transactions of the city for the past year.
This Administration assumed control twent}' months ago when the city was nearly $15,000 behind in the current expense account. The condition December 31st, 1895, was that the floating debt existing when this Administration assumed con- trol has been paid, and at the end of the fiscal }^ear of 1895, there was a surplus of nearly $15,000 unexpended balances in the various departments which has been turned back to the general fund. The Comptroller's report shows that there was on January 1st, 1896, $72,979.00 unappropriated funds in the Treasury. Of this amount I estimate that $40,000 will be re- quired for current expenditures up to May ist, when the first installment of taxes for 1895 will be received, which would show a surplus in the Treasury at that time of $32,979.00. The question arises, what disposition of this surplus will be for the best interests of the people? I am of the opinion that the re- commendation from the City Comptroller which will be sub- mitted to you this evening for the payment of the mortgage for $2,000.00 on the Central Engine House, should be paid, there- by saving the interest. I would also recommend that $1,000 be appropriated for the erection of drinking fountains, and that from $350 to $400 be appropriated for additional street lights, for there are four or five locations where they are badly needed. If these appropriations are made there would still be $29,579 unappropriated funds in the Treasury. Three wa}'s of utilizing this fund suggests themselves to me, and I mention them for vour consideration :
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1st. This surplus could be turned into the Sinking Fund and used for the purpose of redeeming maturing bonds. If that course is pursued it should be inv^estcd in city improve- ment or other bonds, so interest would be received by the city.
2nd. This surplus could be used as a Sinking Fund for the purpose of enabling the city to procure its own electric lighting plant whenever sufficient funds are available for that purpose. If used in this way it should be invested as stated above.
3rd. This surplus could also be used for current ex- penses during the year 1897, thereby enabling the taxes to be materially reduced. If this disposition is made of the surplus the tax levy next year could be reduced from $ .95, as it now is, to $ .75 for the next levy.
Further than this, gentlemen, from a careful investigation and estimate of our receipts and expenditures for the year 1896, I am positive that if we confine ourselves to the appropriations already made for this year, better results will follow on January 1st, 1897. If that is so, and there is no reason why it should not be, if we follow the course indicated above; one more tax levy of $ .95, made next September and collected in 1897, will furnish sufficient money for the city to erect its own electric lighting plant and have it ready for operation by the time the present contract for street lighting expires. The three proposi- tions are these:
1st. Place the surplus in a Sinking Fund for the redemp- tion of outstanding bonds.
2nd. Devote the surplus to a Sinking Fund for the erection of an electric lighting plant.
3rd. Use the surplus for current expenses in 1897 ^'""^ ^^~ duce the tax levy.
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These questions are submitted, gentlemen, for your and the people's careful consideration, and they are worthy of it.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
The many important official duties assigned to this de- partment of the city government makes it a popular target for public criticism. All the official orders of this department are mandatory, directing something to be done for the betterment of the city at large, which the individual citizen is unwilling to do voluntary. This necessarily incurs the displeasure of some. The result is, the members of the Board of Public Works are forced to submit with Christian fortitude, to almost daily criti- cism.
The excellent service rendered by the Board of Public Works to this cit\' since its organization, fully proves the wisdom of our law makers, in creating it a separate department of the cit\' government. The members of this Board are worthy, competent and faithful servants, earnestly endeavor- ing to discharge the duties of their office conscientiously. The present business-like manner of conducting this important branch of our cit)''s business is a great improvement over the slip-shod method prevalent in former years. Space forbids me memtioning in detail the vast amount of work done by this Board during the past year. A glance, however, at the annual report it has filed herewith will be sufficient to convince any one that many permanent improvcmentshavc been made. A new era of progress and prosperity has dawned upon the city of P^ort Wayne. The improvement of her streets and alleys is rapidly transforming her into one of the most at- tractive and healthful cities of our State.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
One of the sacred duties of every municipal corporation is to furnish ample protection to all her citizens and their
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property at all times. Recognizing this fact, it has been the earnest desire of the members of the Board of Public Safety to bring this department up to the highest standard of proficiency in both its branches. With this end in view appointments to positions on the police and fire forces have been made with the greatest care, qualification being the supreme test.
POLICE AND 71RE DEPARTMENTS.
The discipline and efficiency of the Police Department have been greatly improved during the year and it is probably not over-stating the case to say that the Department was never more useful and valuable as an agent for the protection of the life and property of our citizens than it is to-day.
The Department has not been controlled or handled for political purposes. No dismissals have been made except for cause; this policy has taught the whole force that a strict at- tention to duty and compliance with the rules of the Depart- ment is expected from each and every member.
The Police force of our city is too small. It is impossible to obtain the best results with the small force we have. I know of no city where the force is not much larger than ours.
The Fire force is also in excellent condition, both as re- gards its equipment and the character of service rendered to the public. The Chief and his efficient corps of men, by their faithful devotion to duty, have won for this Department an enviable reputation for effectiveness, which is the pride of all good citizens of Fort Wayne.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND CHARITIES.
Above all other responsibilities in the administration of municipal government, the duty of properly guarding the health of its citizens stands paramount. The present Board of Health of this city is thoroughly impressed with its duties in
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this direction. The report of L. Park Drayer, M. D., in charge of the bacteriological laboratory, fully justifies your action in establishing the same. The work done in this department of the ^ioard of Health, is of the highest character, and should be fostered by every means in our power. It is the imperative duty of every good citizen in this community, who has any re- gard for its health, to aid the proper officers in securing the necessary adjuncts of our city's prosperity. Much has been accomplished in this direction and I hope for still greater re- sults during the present year.
There is perhaps not a city in the United States the size of Fort Wayne that can produce a better health record than the one I have the honor of transmitting to you herewith, reflect- ing great credit upon our Board of Health. The paving of streets and alleys, the building of sewers, the filling up of low places, the destruction of growing weeds, the prompt removal of all garbage, and an abundant supply of pure wholesome water, is the secret of promoting and maintaining the health of any municipality.
DEPARTMENT OF WATER WORKS.
This Department is still pursuing their experiments in re- gard to procuring additional water supply. The measures of their success, I fear, is not of such a character as to warrant the people in coming to the conclusion that no anxiety need be felt in regard to the water supply for our city. The present supply is not equal to our needs at all seasons of the }'ear. This subject is one which should receive careful consideration by the people. I consider it the most vital question that will confront them, until it is finally settled.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
The .Superintendent submits the annual report of the pub- lic schools. It is not necessary to repeat what has been said
Mayor's Message.
many times heretofore concerning the general prosperity of the schools. This is recognizfed and accepted generally by their advocates and patrons.
The system of public instruction of a great city is a matter of the greatest moment. It deserves, and should receive, the careful consideration and support of the citizens and the governing powers. Among the various interests of a muni- cipalit)- the Educational Department should stand second to none. Its value, its far reaching influence in providing for all the essential demands of elementary and liberal education of social life, citizenship and sound prosperity, in all its business and professional avocations, give it a claim to the highest consideration.
Fort Wa}'ne deserves commendation for its liberality and faithful attention to its schools. The strong and intelligent public sentiment of the people in favor of a practical, compre- hensive and thorough education of the children is highly en- couraging and certainly promises much for the future of our city.
C. B. Oakley, Mayor.
Symtt'ltmrnt m Law,
1895.
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SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
OB'
BENJ. F. NINDE,
CITY ATTORNEY,
FOR THE
Fiscal Year Ending December 31st, 1895.
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Report or the €lty JIttorney.
Office of the City Attorney, ) Fort Wayne, Ind., January i, 1896. |'
To the Hon. C. B. Oakley, Mayor of the City of Fort JVayne:
Dear Sir : — I herewith submit for your consideration a re- port of the business conducted in the Department of Law for the year bei^inning- January 1st, 1895, ^"^^ ending December 31st, 1895. The following- is a list of judgments, including costs obtained against the city in the courts of Allen Count}'. Also cases affirmed b}' the Supreme Court against the city and state- ment of incidental expenses of Department of Law, during said fiscal \'ear, all of which have been paid in full :
JUDGMENTS, compromises AND COSTS.
Elijah Lemay vs. City $1,122.65
Sophia W'altemath vs. City 1,967.40
Herman Durnell i>s. Cit\- 1,555.16
Frederick Wehniert z's. City 106.40
ILarrict Wehniert z's. City 244.38
Charles Upleggcr vs. Cit\' 221.60
Nellie leaker vs. City 419-55
Mary l^'arnan vs. Cit}' 387-75
Elizabeth Porter I's. City 30.00
Total $6,054.89
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OTHER APPROPRIATION'S.
Assistant Counsel, "Baker vs. Cit\-." $ lOO.OO
F. Gruninion claim 20.00
Costs "Ross x's. Cit\'" I 58.25
Old taxes due on cit\- propert}' 363.59
Incidental expenses Dep't of Law 246.55
Total disbursements made b}- Dep't of Law
on Appro. Accounts $6,943.28
Disbursed by Dep't of Law on account of
Hamilton Judi^mient, ( special acct. ) 48.30
Total disbursements of Dep't of Law for the
year 1895 $6,991.58
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ABOVE ENTITLED C.\SES.
Elijah Lema}' 7^s. Cit\' of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in the above entitled cause brous^ht suit against the city for five thousand dollars ($5,000) damai^es, for the death of his wife, caused b\- injuries sustained b)- her on the day Rint^lini^ Brothers were exhibiting their show in the the cit}-, a horse on Fast Cokmibia street having become frightened at the elephants and other animals during the parade. This case was settled for ele\en hundred dollars
($1,100.00).
Sophia Waltemath 7's. City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in the abo\e entitled cause brought suit against the city for ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) damages, for personal injuries sustained b)^ her by reason of a dead horse being permitted to lay at the side of the road on Lake Avenue, on the I2th day of March, 1892. This case was tried b>- Jur}- in the Circuit Court and final judgment of eighteen hundred dollars ($1,800.00) was rendered against the city.
24 CiTV Attorney's Report.
Herman Duniell vs. City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in this case brought suit against the cit}- for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) damages, for injuries sustained by him by reason of the slippery and uneven condition of the sidewalk on Clinton street, between Jefferson and Lewis streets. A judgment of nine hundred dollars ($900) was obtained against the city in the lower court. The city appealed the case to the Appellate Court, and during the month of November, 1895, the judgment of the lower court was affirmed by the Ap- pellate Court.
Frederick Wehniert 7^s-. City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in this case brought suit against the city for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) damages, for injuries sustained by his wife on the day Ringling Brothers were exhibiting their show in this city, during the month of May, 1895. This case was compromised for one hundred dollars ($100) and a judg- ment for that amount rendered against the city in the Superior Court of Allen County, Ind.
Harriet Wehniert 7's. City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in the above entitled cause brought suit against the city for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) damages for injur- ies sustained by her on the day Ringling Brothers were exhib- iting their show in the city, during the month of May, 1895. This case was compromised for two hundred and thirt}'-three dollars and thirty-three cents ($233.33.) ^^ judgment being rendered against the city for that amount in the Superior Court of Allen County.
Charles Uplegger 7>s. City of Fort Wa)Mie.
This i)laintiff brought suit against the cit\' for five thou- sand dollars ($5,000.00) damages for injuries sustained b\^ him by reason of the slipper}' and uneven condition of the sidewalk
City Attorney's Report.
on the west side of Calhoun street, between Columbia and Main streets. This case was settled for two hundred dollars ($200.00), a judgment for that amount having been rendered against the city in the Superior Court of Allen Count}'.
Nellie Baker vs. City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in this case brought suit against the city for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) damages for personal injuries sustained by her on account of going over the embankment of the river along St. Joe Boulevard, it being claimed by plaintiff that the city allowed said Boulevard to remain in an unsafe condition, there being no barriers along the road to prevent persons traveling thereon from going over the embankment into the river. The case was settled for three hundred and seventy-five dollars {S375.00), a judgment having been render- ed for that amount against the cit}- in the Allen Circuit Court.
Mary Farnan vs. City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in this case brought suit against the cit\^ for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) damages for personal injuries received by her by reason of the defective condition of the sidewalk on the north side of Hayden street, between Harmer and Francis streets. The case was tried in the .Superior Court of Allen County, during the month of .September, 1894, and a judgment rendered against the cit}' for two hundred dollars ($200.00). The case was appealed to the Appellate Court and the judgment of the lower Court was finally af^rmed during the month of September, 1895.
A BRIEF history OF THE CASES NOW PENDING IN WHICH THE CITY IS INTERESTED.
Elizabeth Jewell vs. City of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Jewell brought suit against the city for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) damages for personal injuries received by
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her by falling on the sidewalk on the south side of Main street, between Griffith and Fulton streets, it being claimed by her that said sidevYalk about fifty feet west of Griffith was in an un- even and dangerous condition, such defects in said sidewalk having caused her injury. This case is now pending in the Allen Circuit Court, demurrer having been filed and the exam- ination of plaintiff having been taken.
City of Fort Wayne 7'S. William Doehrman.
The plaintiff brought this suit to recover fourteen hundred dollars (Si, 400.00) paid by the city in cancellation of a judg- ment obtained against it by one, I^arnett, Mr. Barnett about three years ago having fallen on a defective grate in front of the property of Mr. Doehrman. and as a result obtained a judgment of fourteen hundred dollars against the cit}'. This case is now pending in the ^Mlen Circuit Court, answers having been filed. The case awaits trial.
Ellen Dcvaux, b\^ next friend, E. V. Emerick vs. City of F'ort Wa}-ne.
The plaintiff in this case brought suit against the city for five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) damages for injuries sustain- ed on the da\' Ringling Brothers were exhibiting their show in the cit\^ during the month of May, 1S95. This case is pending in the Allen Circuit Court, no action having been taken since the suit was instituted.
Seymour G. .Smith t's. City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff in this case brought suit against the city to re- cover nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00) under the contract for the erection of a crematory. The cremator)' failed to meet the requirements and conditions under which it was to be erected; therefore, the Board of Public Works of the City of Fort Wayne refused to accept the same. The case is now pending
City Attorney's Report.
in the United States Court for the District of Indiana, answer of three paragraphs having been filed by the city.
Volney Parks vs. City of Fort Wayne.
The Board of Public Works began proceedings to open the alley between Winter and Lillie streets, from Hayden street to the first alley north of Lewis street. The plaintiff in the above case remonstrated against the assessment of benefits and damages made by the Board and finally took an appeal to the Allen Circuit Court, where the case is now pending.
Ross vs. City of Fort Wayne.
The United States Circuit Court for the District of Indiana.
Bragg Patent case begun in April, 1892, by I. C. Walker of Indianapolis, and continued since November, 1892, b)^ (). ^I. Ross, of Logansport, as trustee for the syndicate who bought that and other patents for speculative purposes, has been thus far a contest over legal questions of practice to determine whether the city has the right to a common law trial by jurx', or must make its defense on the merits before the court. The question was raised by demurrer and decided favorably and iudgment in the city's favor for costs rendered by Judge Baker. An appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals was taken by Ross and after vigorous contest the judgment was re- versed and a petition for rehearing has been overruled so that the case is ready to be recommitted to Judge Baker for making up the issues and trial on the merits.
The city has filed its answer and the plaintiff has filed his reply thereto. The case is still pending in said court, there seeming to be no disposition on the part of the plaintiff to push the same to judgment.
A brief history of the cases disposed of during the year 189^, there being no judgment obtained against the city:
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J. H. Bass vs. Seymour G. Smith and the City of Fort Wayne.
The plaintiff brought suit against the city and said Smith to recover for material furnished in the erection of a cremator}' for disposal of garbage. The city filed an answer of disclaimer and the court rendered judgment in full for Bass against Smith for the amount due, and also decreed that the city had no in- terest in said cremator}', except that it owned the ground on which same had been constructed.
James M. Henry and John Welch vs. City of Fort W^ayne and Se}^mour G. Smith.
The plaintiffs brought suit in the above entitled cause to recover for material and work furnished and cione in the con- struction of a crematory for the disposal of garbage. The city filed an answer of disclaimer. The court rendered judgment against .Smith for the amounts due the plaintiffs, and also de- creed that the cit}' had no interest in the crematory except that it owned the ground on which the same was built.
.Since the last report of this department was made there has been prepared a docket in which all cases in which the cit}^ is interested are carefull}^ noted and every step taken in each particular case is recorded, and all information relative thereto placed in said docket. If the scheme indicated by this docket is carefully carried out it will facilitate the business done by this department and will also afford other succeeding Cit}' At- tornevs infornntion in regard to every case in which the cit}' has an interest.
The detail work of this department has not been as onerous as it was during the previous }'ear, for the reason that all blanks had been prepared and each of the departments were better accjuainted and equipi)ed for the work devolving upon them.
City Attorney's Report. 29
For expenses of Department of Law reference is made to the Comptroller's report. Beyond what has already been stated, I know of nothing in relation to the Department of Law that would be of interest to the public.
Respectfully submitted,
B. F. NiNDE,
City Attorney.
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1895.
€itv Of Tort Ulayne, Indiana.
SECOND REPORT
OF THE
Department of Finance,
FOR THE
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1895.
James H. Simonson, . _ . . Comptroller.
J. M. Evans, . . . . Deputy Comptroller.
Department of Tlnance.
Office of Comptroller, ) Fort Wayne, I\d., Jan. Lst. 1896. j
To the Ho)wrablc Mayor and Connno/i Coioicil :
Gentlemen : — I have the honor to submit herewith the re- port of the Department of Finance for the \-ear endinc^ Decem- ber 31st, 1895, wherein is shown the receipts and disbiu'semcnts for the period mentioned, with such other information of cer- tain matters and transactions of the cit\' government, that, in nn' judj^inent, appropriately forms a part of this report.
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Comptroller's Report. 35
RECEIPTS.
Total amount of balances standing to credit of all appropriation and special accounts, on the 31st day of December, 1894, and brought for- ward to the year 189s, as shown on page 39 of the annual report for the year 1894, itemized
as follows : $72,620 36
General Appropriation Eund $48,400 90
Treasurer's Special Collections 528 30
Interest on Bonded Debt 7,?)},7 -6
Sinking Eund 7-335 21 j
Street Special 745 71 i
Park Eund 425 17 1
Engine House and P^quipmcnt P^und.. 79 91 |
Hamilton Judgment 159 22
Crematory P^und 7,608 68 I
Received from "Street Special" — Assessments
paid for Street and Alley Openings
Received from Liquor Licenses
" Peddlers' "
" Exhibition and Shooting Gallery
Licenses
Received from Billiard and Pool Licenses
" Vehicle License
" Pawnbrokers' Licenses
" Sewer Builders' Licenses
" City Scales
" City Pound
" Ma}'or's Eines and P^ees
Comptroller's P'ees
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$ 1,169 |
62 |
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17,400 |
00 |
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397 |
25 |
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336 |
00 |
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473 |
89 |
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5.419 |
50 |
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300 |
00 |
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28 |
00 |
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1,666 |
40 |
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6 |
90 |
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692 |
00 |
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666 |
00 |
36
Comptroller's Report.
Received from "Promiscuous Receipts," itemized
as follows : $ 200 73
For New Vehicle Tags furnished $ 95
From Treasurer (amount collected at delinquent sale as cost of advertis- ing old delinquent) 103 85
For privilege of Tapping Sewer 40 00
For rebate paid by Telephone Co. on
patrol boxes 33 33
For old copper sold by Fire Department 10 60
For six lamp posts sold by Board of
Public Works 12 00 J
Received from tax sale redemptions
City Markets
" Taxes
223 16
848- 60
251,959 15
XoTE— This amount of taxes was distributed accordin,o; to the levy to credit of sundry accounts, as follows :
General Appropriation Fund,
levy, $1.02 ><, ^234,780 10^
Sinking Fund levy, $ .05 1 1-452 70 [-
Public Library
.02
■26 35.
TotalReceipts $354,407 56'
DIVISION.
Balance from year 1894 S 72,620 36
Receipts during \-car 1895 281,787 20
^354407 56
Comptroller's Report. 37
DISBURSEMENTS.
(Claims Audited and Warrants Drawn Therefor.) For General Appropriation Accounts (Itemized further on under the various appropriation
accounts) $245,040 37
For "Interest on Bonded Debt," old Levy Acc't. (Payment of coupons due in year 1894, not presented until 1895, itemized under Special
Accounts) 1,620 00
For Redemption of Bonds 8,000 00
For Costs in Hamilton Judgment — Itemized under
Special Accounts 48 30
For Public Library — Paid to Board School Trus- tees 3,348 55
For Crematory — Itemized under Special Accounts 8,041 05
For Refunding Vehicle Licenses 26 00
For Redemption Tax Sale Certificates 223 16
For Street Special — Damages paid account street
and alley openings i,452 32
Total Disbursements $267,799 75
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SUMMARY. Total Receipts, including balances from year 1894, $354,407 56 Total Disbursements 267,799 75
Balance to Credit of all Appropriation and Spec- ial Accounts, on December 31st, 1895, $86,607 81
The above balance stands to credit of sundry accounts on the books as follows :
General Appropriation Account $72,979 09
Sinking Fund 10,787 91
Public Librar}' ~^^:i^^ 80
Street Special 463 01
$86,607 81
ITEMIZED STATEMENT
OF THE
Appropriation flccounts,
Showing Amounts Appropriated, Claims Audited, vlances, on the 3 December, 1895.
AND Balances, on the 31ST of
Salaries of Officers and Clerks.
Amount appropriated $18,850 00
Claims audited 18,850 00 $18,850 00
Interest on Sundry Claims.
Amount appropriated '....$ 1.7 50 00
Claims audited 744 95 744 95
Balance $ 1,005 ^5
Incidentals of Comptroller's Office.
Amount appropriated $ 1,000 00
Claims audited 216 61 216 61
Balance $ 783 39
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Interest on Bonded Debt— Appropriation. I
\ Amount appropriated $37,000 00 ^
Claims audited 34-9/0 50 34.9/0 50
Balance $ 2,029 50
Coupons outstanding amounting to . . . . 1,732 50
Balance to be returned. $297 00
Porter Claim.
Amount appropriated $ 1,000 00
Claims audited 1,000 00 1,000 00
F. J. Hayden Claim.
Amount appropriated S 500 00
Claims audited 500 00 500 00
Miller and Moritz Claim.
Amount appropriated $ 500 00
Claims audited 500 00 500 00
John Orff Claim.
Amount appropriated S 1,375 00
Claims audited 1.375 00 1.375 00
South Wayne Floating Debt.
Amount appropriated $ 2,000 00
Claims audited 1.724 69 1.724 69
Balance $ 275 31
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Special Auditing Committee— Claim of
Amount appropriated S 300 00
Claims audited 300 00 300 GO
John G. Lelir Claim.
Amount appropriated S 100 92
•Claims audited lOO 92 100 92
Eef under Account— Liquor License.
Amount appropriated S 25 00
•Claims audited 25 00 25 GO
Incidental Expenses, Department of Law.
Amount appropriated S 500 GO
•Claims audited 246 55 246 55
Balance S-53 45
Assistant Counsel, Nellie Baker Case.
Amount appropriated $ lOO 00
•Claims audited 100 go igg OG
Old Taxes Due on City Property.
Amount appropriated $ 363 59
Claims audited 363 59 363 59
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F. Grummon Claim.
Amount appi-oi)riatcd $ 20 00
Claims audited 20 00 20 00
Costs in Case "Ross vs. City.''
Amount appropriated $ 158 25
Claims audited 15825 ^ 58 -5
Judgments. Compromises and Costs.
Amount appropriated S6,o68 89
Claims audited 6,054 89 6,054
Balance $1400
Advertising and Printing.
Amount ai)i)ropriated S600 00
Claims audited 500 S2 500 8:
Balance $99 18
Blank Books and Stationery.
Amount appropriated Si, 000 00
Claims audited 884 51 884 51
Balance $115 49
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City Hall Account.
Amount appropriated $2,200 00
Claims audited 2, 1 24 52 2 1 24 52
Balance $ 75 48
Expenses of Office of City Civil Engineer.
Amount appropriated 51,3/0 GO
Claims audited 1,33- 3^ 1-332 30
Balance $ 37 70
Disposal of City Garbage.
Amount appropriated $4,400 00
Claims audited 4.379 7 1 4,379 7^
Balance $20 29
Furniture and Fixtures.
Amount appropriated $ 425 00
Claims audited 364 53 364 53
Balance $60 47
Insurance.
Amount appropriated $ 100 00
Claims audited 60 00 60 00
Balance $40 00
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Public Buildings and Grounds.
Amounts appropriated $i,8oo 00
Claims audited 1,683 4^ 1,683 4^
Balance Si 16 54
Public Lights.
Amount appropriated §28,000 00
Claims audited 27,897 90 27,897 90
Balance $102 10
Sewers.
Amount appropriated $2,500 00
Claims audited 2,330 59 2,330 59
Balance $169 41
Maintenance and Repairs of Streets -"Special"
Amount appropriated being proceeds of
Vehicle Licenses $6,430 81
Claims audited 6,428 25 6,428 25
Balance $2 56
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Maintenance and Repairs of Streets —" Regular ."
Amount appropriated $19,620 00
Claims audited $4.5/9 82 4.579 82
Transferred to Street Clean- ing account by authori- ty of Council 9,000 00 13,579 82
Balance $6,040 i!
Street Cleaning. Amount appropriated b}' transfer from
maintenance and repair streets $9,000 00
Claims audited $6,406 23 6,406 23
Transferred to "Crematory
Fund," by authority of
Council, to return to said
Crematory Fund money
borrowed therefrom Aug.
22d, 1894 500 00 6,906 23
Balance $2,093 77
New Street Intersection Account.
Amount appropriated $17,000 00
Claims audited 16,169 98 16,169 98
Balance $830 02
Street Opening Account.
Amount appropriated $1,500 00
Claims audited 1,225 40 1,225 4°
Balance $274 60
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Bridge Ae count.
Amount appropriated $500 00
Claims audited 3^6 48 366 48
Balance ^I33 52
Park Expense.
Amount appropriated Si 2,100 00
Claims audited 12,091 99 12,091 99
Balance S8 01
Additional Clerical Force and Incidentals of Board of Public Works.
Amount appropriated $800 00
Claims audited 538 57 538 57
Balance $261 43
Monument Fund.
Amount appropriated S3 50 00
Claims audited 348 75 348 75
Balance Si 25
City Commissioners' Claim, Account St. Joe Boulevard.
Amount ai)propriated S26 75
Claims audited 26 75 26 75
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Special Crematory Committee, Expense Of
Amount appropriated $90 65
Claims audited 90 65 90 65
Expense of Keeping Horse for Superintendent of Streets.
Amount appropriated Si 25 00
Claims audited 125 00 125 00
Fire Force Pay Roll.
Amount appropriated $32,446 00
Claims audited 32,426 57 32,426 57
I^alance $19 43
Fire Force Account.
Amount appropriated $10,200 00
Claims audited $8,52509 8,525 09
Transferred to Police Station
Incidentals account by
authority Council 328 00
Transferred to Fire Force Pay
Roll Account by authority
of Council 886 00 9-/39 09
Balance $460 91
Police Force Pay Roll.
Y\mount appropriated $27,280 00
Claims audited 27,270 48 27,270 48
Balance $9 52
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Police Station Incidental Account.
Amount appropriated $ i ,023 00
Claims audited 1,022 65 1,022 65
Balance 35
Weighmaster's Salary.
Amount appropriated $ 780 00
Claims audited 780 00 780 OO'
Poundmaster's Salary.
Amount appropriated $ 480 00
Claims audited 480 00 480 00
Marketmaster's Salary.
Amount appropriated $ 250 20
Claims audited 250 20 250 20'
Sanitary Police.
Amount appropriated. . .- $ 1,580 00
Claims audited 1,279 50 1,279 50'
Balance $300 50
Prevention of Contagious Diseases.
Amount apjiropriated $ 1,000 00
Claims audited 740 40 740 40-
Balance $259 60
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Inspection of Food, Live Stock and Analysis.
Amount appropriated $500 00
Claims audited 33 32 33 32
Balance $466 68
Incidentals of Board of Health and Charities.
Amount appropriated $200 00
Claims audited 25 00 25 GO
Balance ^175 GO
Water Works Trustees.
Amount appropriated (for extension of
Mains) Si 5,000 00
Claims audited (Paid to Water Works
Trustees) 1 5,000 000 1 5,000 00
$245,040 37
SUMMARIZED STATEMENT
Ger)^ral Appropriatioi) r upd,
Balance to credit Januar)- ist, 1895 $48,400 90
" transferred from Treasurer's collections
for contractors (premium on Bonds sold).. . 528 30 Balance transferred from old Park Fund — old
Levy Balance 425 17
Balance transferred from Engine Mouse and
Ec^uipment Fund 79 91
l^alance transferred from Interest on Bonded
Debt — old Lev}' balance St/i? 26
Balance transferred from Hamilton Jud<^ment. ... 1 10 92
" " " Cremator}' account 67 63
Received from First Installment of Taxes 137,290 45
" Second " " 97,489 65
" Miscellaneous sources, applicable to
Appropriation account 23,015 'j']
Received from Vehicle Licenses applicable to
Maintenance and Repairs of Streets 5,393 50
5318,519 46
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Less amount claims audited and warrants drawn
therefor, as shown in preceding table 245,040 37
^73.479 09 Less amount transferred from "Street Cleaning" (an appropriation account)to the "Cremator)' Fund" (a special account) by authority of Council; to return to said Crematory Fund money borrowed therefrom for use of Public Lights, Aug. 22d, 1894 500 00
Balance available December 31st, 1895 .^72.979 09
Of this total amount of Disbursements from the General Appropriation Fund, namely : — $245,040.37, there was expended by the
Department of Finance §60,307 67
" " Paid to Water Works
Trustees pursuant to appropriation 15,000 00
Department of Law 6,943 28
Public Works 89,95621
Safety 7o754 99
" " Health and Charities 2,078 22
$245,040 37
On September nth, 1894, the Comptroller's estimate was laid before the Common Council, and an ordinance was passed in accordance with the same on the 25th day of September, 1894, appropriating the sum of $231,280.20 for the use of the various departments (except Water Works) for the year 1895. In addition thereto there was also appropriated at the same
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time $15,000.00 for use of Water Works Department in the extension of mains.
September 25th, 1894, appropriated ^231,280 20
" " " for Water
Works Department 1 5,000 00
February 26th, 1895, appropriated proceeds of Vehicle Licenses to the Maintenance and Re- pair of Streets account 6,430 81
$252,711 01
The following additional appropriations were subsequently made for the use of the De- partments : For Assistant Counsel, Nellie Baker vs.
City $100 00
For Public Buildings and Grounds 800 00
For Expense of keeping horse for Super- intendent of Streets 125 00
For Furniture and Fixtures 125 00
For Police Force Pay Roll 160 00
For Sanitary Police Pay Roll 500 00
For Disposal of City Garbage 400 00 ■
2,210 00
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Extra appropriations were also subsequently made as follows :
For claim of City Commissioners' ac- count, widening St. Joe Boulevard, $ 26 75
For claim of F. Grummon, compromis- ed 20 GO
For claim of John G. Lehr, for locat- ing sequestered taxes lOO 92
For payment of old taxes due on city
property 3^3 59
For expenses of special committee in- specting crematories of other cities 90 65
For claim of special auditing commit- tee 300 00 j
For costs in case of "Ross ^'^. City". . . 158 25 j
For refund of unexpired Liquor License 25 00
For payment of sundry judgments, com- promises and costs 6,068 89
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7.154 05
Total appropriations $262,075 06
Total amount disbursed by all departments ac- count of the foregoing 245,040 37
Balance of amount appropriated and not expended $17,034
Of this amount there will be carried forward in the interest on Bonded Debt Account, the sum of $1,732.50, this being the amount of coupons still outstanding on December 31st, 1895, clue in the year 1895 $1,732 50
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Also the balance in "Maintenance and Repair of Street Special Account" being the amount of Vehicle License money unexpended 2 56 1-735 06
15,299 63 Less amount transferred from Street Cleaning to
Crematory Fund 500 00
Balance unexpended to be returned to the General
Appropriation Fund $14,799 63
GENERAL STATEMENT
SPECIAL ACCOUNTS,
Showing Amounts Credited Therein, Claims Audited,
AND Balances, on the 31ST of
December, 1895.
Interest on Bonded Debt— Old Levy Fund.
Note— This was a fund created by the levy of 1894 to meet the inter- est on the bonded debt, since then tliis has been made a part of tlie Gen- eral Appropriation Funds.
Balance on hand to credit this fund Jan. ist, 1895, ^7-337 ^6 Paid for redemption of interest coupons,
maturing in year 1894 $1,620 00
Transferred to General Appropriation
Account by authority of Council,
April 9th, 1895 5,717 26 $7,337 26
Sinking Fund.
Balance on hand January ist, 1895, ^^ credit this
account $ 7,335 21
Amounts placed to credit from tax collections. . . 11,452 70
$18,787 91
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Paid for redemption of Bonds,
$4,000.00 Series of October 25th, 1881, 4,000.00 " Sept. 15th, 1892... 8,000 00
Credit balance $10,787 91
Park Fund— Old Levy Account.
Note — This was a fund created by the levy of 1894 to meet park ex- penses. This has since been made a part of the General Appropriation Accounts.
]5alance on hand to credit of this account, Jan. ist,
1895 $425 17
Transferred to General Appropriation Account by
authority of Council, February 26th, 1895 • • • • 4^5 17
Engine House and Equipment Fund.
Note— This was a fund created by the levy of former years to meet expense of new engine houses and equipment.
]^alance on hand to credit of this account Jan.
'•^t, 1895, ^79 91
Transferred to General Appropriation Account by '
authority of Council, February 26th, 1895. • • 79 9^
Tax Sale Redemptions.
Receivetl from property owners, redeeming pro- perty from sale $223 16
Paid to holders of tax sale certificates 223 16
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Street Special— Street and Alley Opening Account.
Balance on hand January Lst, 1895 ^ 745 7^
Assessments of benefits paid in 1,169 ^2
^1-915 33 Payment of damages 1)452 32
Credit balance 463 01
Public Library.
Amount placed to credit from tax collections. . . $5,726 35
Amount paid to Treasurer of Board of School
Trustees 3,348 55
Credit balance $2,377 80
Crematory.
Balance to credit Jan. ist, 1895 $7,608 68
Amount transferred from .Street Cleaning Account 500 00
$8,108 68
Claims audited $8,041 05
Transferred to General Appropriation
Account by authority Council, Dec.
23d, 1895 6763 8,10868
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Hamilton Judgment.
Balance to credit. Jan. ist, 1895 ^^59 -2
Claims audited $48 30
Transferred to General Appropriation
Account by authorit}^ of Council,
Dec. 23d, 1895 no 92 159 22
Special Collections by Treasurer for Contractors, Etc.
Balance to credit Jan. 1st, 1895 $528 30
Transferred to General Appropriation Account
by authority of Council, Feb. 26th, 1895 5-^ 3°
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WARRANTS.
Amount of Warrants outstanding- Jan. ist. 1895.. ^ 6,942 69 " " drawn during year 1895 ... . 267,799 75
$274,742 44 Amount of Warrants redeemed by Treasurer dur- ing year 1895 272,280 52
Amount of W'arrants outstanding Dec. 31st, 1895, $2,461 92
CasI) Sbab^iT)er)b, Treasurer s AccoupL
Cash on hand January ist, 1895 ^ /Q-S^S 05
From Taxes, First and Second instaUments 251,959 15
" Miscellaneous sources 29,828 05
Total receipts $361,350 25
Amount Warrants redeemed by Treasurer 272,280 52
Cash in Treasury December 31, 1895 $89,069 73
Less outstanding Warrants as above 2,461 92
Showing balance of cash available Dec. 3 ist, 1895, $86,607 81
Note A — See balance under head of "Receipts and Disbursements," Note B— There was $102.00 taken to account by Treasurer, not charg- ed on the Comptroller's books; said money having been accepted by Treasurer from Moriarity for liquor license without the necessary order from the Comptroller's office.
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1 rea^urer s obab^iT)er)b.
Mr. J. H. Sim 0 /ISO II, Comptroller for the City :
Dear Sir: — Please find below a summary statement of receipts and disbursements for the year 1895, ^s shown by Treasurers' Ledger :
RFXEIPTS.
Cash balance in Treasury January 1st, 1895 ^79>563 05
Receipts from taxes $2 5 1 ,959 15
" all other sources 29,930 05
Total $281,889 20
Deduct on account of suit pending in case against "Moriarity," and not taken into account b}- Comp- troller 102 00 281,787 20
$361,350 25 DISBURSEMENTS.
Amount of Warrants drawn by Comptroller and
paid by Treasurer 272,280 52
Balance in Treasury December 31st. 1895 $89,069 73
Yours Truly,
L. C. Hunter, Treasurer,
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ASSESSMENT STATEMENT.
The following .statement, based on certified reports from the County Auditor, shows the aggregate assessment and valu- ation for the years 1894- 1895, o^ ^'^ taxable real and personal and railrcmd property in the city, as also the number of taxable polls and dogs therein.
Tax duplicate of 1894. Tax duplicate of J895.
Collected during year 1895. Collected during year 1896.
Real $15,808,695.00 $16,705,445.00
]\Iileage 12,935.00
Personal 5,218,825.00 5,303.945.00
Railroad 744,360.00 753,615.00
Total $21,771,880.00 $22,775,940.00
1894. 1895.
Rate of taxation per $100.00 is. .$1.10 $ .95
Number of Polls 7oi2 6,578
Number of Male Dogs 948 948
Number of h'emale Dogs 44 61
NoTK — A special school fund levy of $ .15, for j'ear 1895, collected in year 189G, for new school building in Lakeside was passed by the Council. The procei ds of said $ .15 levy will be paid by treasurer direct to the Board of School Trustees, ac(;ording to Sections 124 and 125 of the Charter.
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AUDITOR'S STATEHENT OF SETTLEflENTS WITH THE TREASURER.
The following statements from the County Auditor show the settlements made with the Treasurer for the first and second installments of taxes collected during the }'ear 1895, ^^ shown by the Tax Duplicate of the year 1894 :
Duplicate charges — current $254,468 84
Old taxes charged 53)439 99
Spring extras charged 2,558 78
Old " " and insolvent collected ... . 258 82
Total charges $310,726 43
Second installment unpaid including
extras $100,988 28
April delinquency unpaid including
extras 20,778 89
Old tax unpaid including extras 40,311 52 $162,078 69
Leaves gross collections, $148,647 74
Overcharges issued $1,025 90
Refunders " 362 90 1,388 80
Leaves actual cash collections $147,258 94
I, C. W. Edsall, Auditor of Allen County, Indiana, do here- by certify that this is a true report of the collections of taxes made by the Treasurer of the city of Fort Wayne, as shown by the May, 1895, settlement.
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In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Commissioner's Court, of Allen County, Indiana, this 31st day of May, 1895.
C. W. Edsall,
Auditor, Allen County, Indiana.
Note— Did charge the Treasurer with the sum of $147,o36.09, this being $77.15 more than collections as shown above, viz: $147,258 94, on account of undercharging this amount in December settlement of 1894.
Second installment unpaid May settlement, 1895. §100,988 28
First " delinquent at last May 20,778 89
Old delinquency credited on May sheet 40,31 1 52
Ten per cent penalty May and November, 1895,
delinquency 2,402 64
Six per cent, penalty where both April and Novem- ber, 1895, remain unpaid 864 99
Treasurer's assessment charged since May settle- ment, 1S95, 700 49
Total charges $166,046 81
Collections of second installment since
May settlement, 1895, §97.740 Tl Collections of delinquencies
including penalty and
interest , 7,223 60
Assessments and dropped
taxes collected 460 13 105,424 50
Total collections since May settlement,
1895 $105,424 50
Comptroller's Report. 65
Deduct Treasurer's 4 per cent, fees on delinquent col- lected since July ist, 1895, ^223 84
Overcharges issued 281 96
Refunders issued 295 64 801 44
Leaves net amount due city, $104,623 06
Deduct total collections from total charges, $105,424 50
Leaves delinquencies Nov., 1895 $60,622 31
Deduct from total delinquencies, taxes carried to
Insolvent Record $13,712 42
Leaves net delinquencies chargeable against
V- Treasurer $46,909 89
I, C. \V. Edsall, Auditor of Allen County, Indiana, do here- by certify this is a true report of the collections of taxes made by L. C. Hunter, Treasurer for the City of Fort Wayne, as shown by the Dec, 1895, settlement.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Commissioner's Court of Allen County, Indiana, this 27th day of January, 1896.
C. W. P>DSALL,
Auditor Allen County, Indiana.
STATEMENT OF FUNDS
VOM THE
Redemption of Improvement Bonds
AND INTEREST COUPONS,
AS SHOWN BY THE TRUST LEDGER.
RECEIPTS.
Cash in Treasury January 1st, 1895 ^ 1,616 94
Amount received from loan made July nth, 1895, to anticipate collections on Old Improvement
Account 2,500 00
Amount received from property holders — being assessments paid on the ten year plan, as cer- tified to this department by the Treasurer. . . 25,879 29
Total receipts $29,996 23
DISBURSEMENTS.
For redemption of Improvement Bonds
and interest coupons $26,417 79
For payment of loan of $2,500.00 and
interest thereon 2,562 50 $28,980 29
Cash in Treasury Dec. 31st, 1895 $1,015 94
Comptroller's Report. 67
Total amount of Bonds and Interest past due on December 31st, 1895, '""O^ presented for pay- ment $1,102 48
This Improvement Fund is ot the nature of a trust be- tween property holders and bond holders, the city merely col- lecting the assessments from property holders, and paying im- provement bonds and interest as they mature. It is evident therefore, that there will be a deficiency in this fund to meet maturing bonds, if there be any delinquents.
The total amount of all Improvement Bonds outstanding on December 31st, 1895, was $122,883.45, bearing interest at 6 per cent., payable semi-annually. These bonds are not classed as a part of the public debt.
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State of Indiana, ) _. County of Allen, \ ^^'
James H. Simonson. City Comptroller of the City of Fort
Wayne, Indiana, being duly sworn, upon his oath says that the
within and foregoing report is true as he verily believes.
James H. Simonson,
Comptroller.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 1 0th day of Feb- ruary, A. D. 1896.
[seal.] John F. Rodabaugh,
Notary Public.
fiialtment 4 I Mit wucJm,
ISQo.
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
Board of Public Works,
TO THE
HOx\. CHAUNCEY B. OAKLEY,
Mayor of tJie City of Fort Wayne,
FORTHH FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1895.
FORT WAYNE, IND.. 1895.
MEMBERS.
Thos. D. DeVilbiss, Levi Griffith, to Oct. 24. Willis Hattersley to Oct. 24. W. H. McClelland, Henry A. Read,
Appointed Oct. 24. Appointed Oct. 24.
Clerk of Department, ... A. J. You.
Asst. Clerk Department, . . Jennie McClelland.
engineering department.
City Civil Engineer, . . . . F. M. Randall.
As.st. City Civil Engineer, . . . Dan'l McKendry.
street department.
.Superintendent of .Streets, . . Nelson Thompson.
As.st. Superintendent of Streets, . . . Jas. F. Brice.
PARKS department.
Superintendent of ]\irks, . . . C. A. Doswell.
Asst. Superintendent of Parks, . . Henry Freund.
Department of Public lUorks.
Office of the Board, ) Fort Wayne, Ind., January ist, i8g6. \
To the Honorable Cliaiinccy B. Oakley, Mayor of the City of Fort
Wayne, Indiana : Sir :—
The Board of Public Works herewith presents to \'ou their second annual report of the operations of the department of Public Works for the year ending December 31st, 1895.
The membership of the Board of Public Works appointed by you on May 3d, 1894, consisting of Thomas D. DeVilbiss, Levi Griffith and Willis Hattersley, with Thomas D. DeVilbiss, as its chairman, continued in charge of the Department until the 24th day of October, 1895, when Mr. Griffith and Mr. Hat- tersley resigned, and W. M. McClelland and Plenry A. Read were appointed their successors; the Board now consisting of Messrs. DeVilbiss, McClelland and Read, met on the 26th day of October, 1875, and selected Mr. Thomas D. DeVilbiss as its Chairman.
In the preparation of the second annual report of the De- partment of Public Works, we have endeavored to explain the operations of the department under subjects, and have ap- pended the reports of the City Civil Engineer and Superinten-
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dent of departments, each of these reports are full and com- prehensive.
The improvements undertaken in the preceding year and uncompleted December 31st, 1894, are shown in this report with the date of acceptance, and all work begun in the present year not completed is shown to the extent of the work up to December 31st, 1895.
During the year 1895, ^^^^ Board entered into several very important contracts, and have beautified and improved our parks and maintained an efficient street repair and street clean- ing force. The reports of the City Civil Engineer and Super- intendent of the Departments detail minutely the character of the work done under direction of the Board.
ADDITIONS TO THE CITY.
The following plans or additions were improved and order- ed for record in the office of the County Recorder : Bond's Sub., Approved April 29th, 1895. Klaehn's Sub., Approved October nth, 1S95. M. S. .Smith's .Sub., Approved November ist, 1895.
BUILDINC; PERMITS.
The building permits issued by the Comptroller upon re- commendation of the Board from January ist, 1895, to Decem- ber 31st, 1895, are as follows :
January 3 permits $ 2,600 00
February .... 3 " 2,850 00
March 35 " 35-339 00
April 51 " 48,45000
May 45 " 106,74500
June 22 " '27,01000
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July 24 p^
August 26
September . . 32 October . ... .18 November . . .20 December ... 5
mits 42, 100 00
24,240 00
42,274 00
14.225 00
25,785 00
6,600 00
§378,218 00
DISPOSAL OF garbagp:.
This subject involving the question of sanitation, has caus- ed the Board considerable anxiety and investigation. During the year of 1894 the Vivartas Crematory Company constructed a crematory under contract made with the city, through its council, and offered the same to the Board of Public Works for acceptance. A trial test of said crematory demonstrated its incapacity, and the Board, by resolution, dated January 23rd, 1894, refused to accept the same for the city. On the 5th day of June, 1895, the Board, in conjunction with committee of council, composed of William Tigar, William Glenn and E. H. McDonald, accompanied by other city officials, visited the Dixon Garbage Crematory, located at McKeesport, Pennsylva- nia. The Committee of Council reported the results of their investigation and recommended the purchase of a Dixon Crematory, which recommendation was concurred in by Coun- cil. The Board caused proper advertisement to be made, and on the 3d day of July, 1895, accepted the proposal of W. J. Willis, contractor for the Dixon Crematory Company, of Find- lay, Ohio, to construct the crematory, including buildings, capable of incinerating twenty (20) tons of garbage in ten (lo) hours, in consideration of the sum of eight thousand dollars.
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Contract dated July 8th, 1895, the work was completed Novem- ber nth, 1895.
The contract stipulated that all kinds of garbage, should include night soil and dead animals to be totally destroyed without annoyance or the emission of odors, and that said crematory be operated for three weeks under test conditions.
The test continued for three consecutive weeks, (during which time the Board fixed the 3d day of October, 1895, ^s a special test day) with all kinds of garbage, dead animals and night soil. The capability of the crematory to totally incin- erate without the emission of odors and in accordance with the contract and specifications was established beyond question during the test referred to.
PERFORMANCE OF DEXON GARBAGE CREMATORY.
SPF.CIAL TEST, OCTOBER 3rd, I895.
Garbage, 15 tons, delivered at intervals.
Night soil, 8 barrels, delivered at 10 o'clock a. m.
Horses, 3, delivered at 2 o'clock p. m. Coal consumed, ly^ tons, time 10 hours.
DAIEV EXPENSE OF OPERATING CREMATORY.
Per (.lay of 10 hours, one man $2 00
Per day of 10 hours, I y. tons coal 3 60
Tcjtal $5 60
Total cost per ton of garbage, 28 cents.'
Note: The coal used was Indiana Imiii). Cost of coal will vary ac- •cordino; to quality and location.
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I, Nelson Thompson, Superintendent of Streets, for the City of Fort Wayne, hereby certify that I superintended the test of the Dixon Garbage Crematory made October 3rd, 1895, and that the above account of garbage consumed and coal used in the consumption thereof is correct.
Nelson Thompson.
ANALYSIS OF ASH FROM GARBAGE CREMATORY.
Fort Wayne, Ind., October 21st, 1895. To the Board of Public Works :
The ash from the Garbage Crematory was found to be free from organic material, there being present no partially con- sumed garbage.
An aqueous solution reveals the presence of phosphate in traces. Sulphates and chlorides are present in considerable quantity, combined with calcium, sodium and potassium.
The ash can be considered to be of very moderate com- mercial value. The total destruction of all organic material with a total absence of odor during the incinerating process proves the value and efficiency of the system.
L. Park Drayer,
City Chemist.
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Fort Wayne, Ind., (3ctober, 1895.
To the Honorable Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen — Complying with }'our invitation to attend a special test of the Dixon Garbage Crematory made October 3rd, 1895, we have to report that we examined the construction of the retort and witnessed the incineration of all kinds of garbage, dead animals and night soil on the date aforesaid, which were completely destroyed, and no offensive odors were discernible about the building or within the vicinity. A very small amount of smoke escaped from the stack, but no dis- cernible odors. Everything taken from the lower part of the furnace was thoroughly burned.
We are satisfied with the capability of the crematory to incinerate all kinds of garbage, dead animals and night soil in a thorough and complete manner, and recommend its accept- ance to the Board of Public W^orks.
Geo. B. Stemen, M. D. J. Hetrick, M. D. A. E. VanBuskirk, M. D. Board of Health and Charities.
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JIbstracf of the Proceedings of the Board of Public Ulorks,
October I ith, 1S95. (Vol. I, Pai^e 351. Minute Record.)
The Board of Public Works having been notified by W. J. Willis, (contractor for the construction of the Dixon Garbage Crematory) that said crematory and buildings were completed and ready for inspection and test, and the Board having here- tofore fixed Thursday, the 26th day of September, 1895, ^^ ^ date upon which to begin said test, the same to continue for three weeks, and having set Thursday, the 3rd day of October, 1895, for the purpose of a special test to which all departments of the city government were invited to attend (especially the City Council and Board of Public Health and Charities and City Chemist) said test of the capacity and capability of said crematory.
The Board of Public Works having given special attention to the construction of said buildings and crematory, all of which are in accordance with the contract, plans and specifi- cations therefor, and having witnessed several tests and experi- ments and the cremation of all kinds of garbage, dead animals and night soil, do now, this the I ith day of October, 1895, adopt the following resolution:
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Public Works do hereby accept, for the city of Fort Wayne, the Dixon Garbage Crema- tory, erected under contract dated July 8th, 1895, ^-'^^ com- pleted according to the terms of said contract, plans and speci- fications thereof. Adopted.
A. J. You,
Attest: Clerk
Board of Public Work's Report.
There was present at the several tests, his Honor, the Mayor, and many councilmen, and the members of the Board of Public Works and Public Health and Charities, all of whom made special investigation into the capability of the crematory and pronounced it absolutely odorless, and equal to the per- formance of the specifications of the contract.
Since the acceptance of the crematory we have been able to dispose of our garbage with promptness and efficiency. The site selected for the plan.t is situated on one of our princi- pal streets leading to the North Park, and we have not receiv- ed or heard of a complaint on account of its location or the emission of offensive odors.
The Board of Public Works are of the opinion that the system adopted in this city, of disposing of garbage by com- plete incineration, is the best and safest means of providing proper sanitation and preventing the possibility of contagion.
Our present manner of collecting garbage has not given satisfaction, and we have decided to divide the city into dis- tricts, the extent of which shall not exceed the ability of one man and team to collect the garbage every other day. The disgusting and unsightly wagons now in use will be succeeded by the Hill Patent Steel Body Dump Wagon, four of which have been ordered and will be delivered on or about the first of February, 1S96, when a complete and thorough system of collecting of garbage will be inaugurated.
PUBLIC LIGHTS.
The contract for public lighting existing between the city and the Jenney Electric Light and Power Company, was enter- ed into June 26th, 1 894, for the term of five years, at ^120 per lamp, of two thousand candle joower each per annum.
Board of Public Work's Report.
Number of arc lamps January ist, 1895 233
Ordered in December, 1895 7
240
We have 240 arc lamps distributed throughout the city. In addition to these lights we have five arc lamps for use in our parks, which are lighted from May to November of each year, without expense, furnished gratuitous by the Jenney Electric Light and Power Company.
CONTRACTS AND FRANCHISES.
The Board was petitioned on the i6th day of September, 1895, '^y the Fort Wayne, Lake Everett and Columbia City Street Railway Company, through its President, C. K. Everett, for a contract granting said corporation the use of certain streets entering into the city.
The petitioners set forth that said company had in view the construction of an inter-urban electric railway between Colum- bia City and the city of Fort Wayne, and for the use of certain streets leading to the centre of the city and its depots, they would agree to construct a first-class road in every particular, and would give to the city two per cent, per annum of its gross receipts, and permit passengers to ride any place within the city limits at the low rate of eight tickets for twenty-five cents. They also offered to maintain the streets and alleys over which their road bed was laid and keep the same in good repair, agreeing to a limit of fifty years for the franchise.
The Board took the petition of said company under con- sideration, and after several meetings prepared a contract em- bodying many desirable propositions and submitted same for the consideration of council, which body on the 22nd day of
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October, 1895, declined to ratify, and returned same to the Board. Subsequently a revision of the contract was prepared, properly signed by the officers of the company and the mem- bers of the Board, and again submitted for further considera- tion of council, which body by majority vote declined to ratify the same by ordinance.
Your Board in its annual report of 1894, took action to re- fer to the rights of cities to obtain remuneration from cor- porations to whom valuable franchises has been granted, and l)elieve that its course in endeavoring to obtain for the city just compensation for the use of its streets and alleys, was con- sistent with the policy your honor desired to enforce.
We also believe that the present administration desire to encourage inter-urban lines to enter our city, and with that end in view your Board prepared the contract with the Fort Wayne, Lake Everett and Columbia City Street Railway Co. Through the action of a majority of council by refusing to ratify the contract with the said company our citizens of Fort Wayne were deprived of a very desirable inter-urban road and the city of a revenue from its earnings.
PARKS. An appropriation of $12,100 for park improvements ren- dered it possible for us to carry out our designs and beautify our parks. The improvement of Swinncy Park in accordance with plans prepared by J. H. Lindrooth, of Chicago, and adopted by the Board on the 31st day of August, 1894, has been inaugurated and the work done b\^ Mr. Theo. Knelling, I'jiginecr of Park improvements during the year reflects great credit. The driveways and walks are well under way, eighty-four one hundredth miles of drive and forty-four one hundredth miles of walks were graded and gravel-
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ed, and sodded with a twenty-eight inch border. A large num- ber of trees and shrubs were set out. A rockery wall was built in the north walk near Washington street entrance, and 316 feet of 8-inch sewer pipe was laid for drainage. This park, on account of the many natural advantages, will become the more beautiful as the plans for its improvements are carried out to completion.
The improvement of Reservoir Park also came under the direction of the engineer of park improvements. This park afforded an opportunity to construct a lake that would provide pleasure alike in summer and winter. The Board caused a cement walk to be laid on Clinton street side of the park and designed a lake, island and bridge, and placed an electric light upon the island, thus enabling the citizens of that neighbor- hood to enjoy the water. For more minute particulars the report of the Engineer of Park Improvements more fully de- scribed.
The North Side Park, McCulloch, Hayden, and Old Fort Parks, have each been improved and beautified. A large num- ber of trees have been planted and additional shrubbery, and flowers have been placed in them. The annual report of Mr. C. A. Doswell, Superintendent of Parks, minutely described the varieties and kinds of trees and plants and other improve- ments made in these health resorts, which give beauty to our city and pleasure to our people.
STREET DEPARTMENT.
The work in this department comes under the supervision of Mr. Nelson Thompson, .Superintendent of Streets, and in- cludes street repairs, street cleaning, sewer repairs, sewer clean- ing and bridge repairs. The efficient methods adopted by the
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management of this department are attested by the cleanli- ness of our streets and crossings and the condition of repair during the past year. The system of cleaning our asphalt streets by hand has proven entirely satisfactory. Our block and brick streets are cleaned weekly with a sweeper.
We have demonstrated that the city can obtain economic results and give better satisfaction by performing the work with its own employes than by contract. All street cleaning and street and sewer repair work has been under the direction of the Superintendent of Streets.
BRIDGES.
Our bridges are in very good condition. We have been called upon to make slight repairs for the Clinton street bridge with a new flooring at the slight expense of $361.87.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF STREETS.
The report of the Superintendent of Streets shows that a large amount of work was accomplished and many streets and alleys were graded and repaired. The approaches to West Main street bridge have been graded and paved with cedar block. 204 street, no alley crossings, and 68 culverts were built and repaired. Ilis report also shows that the cleaning of our asphalt streets by hand, has been done at the low cost of 52.27 per mile, and our brick and block streets cleaned with a sweeper has cost $17.02 per mile.
SEWERS.
The repair of sewers and manholes and cleaning of catch basins and sewers has been done during the past season by a regular crew, which was especially placed on this work. They
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have cleaned 734 catch basins at the low cost of S670.75 which is about 90 cents each. In former years they were cleaned by contract at a cost of $1.35 each, which will be seen by this com- parison that we have saved the city forty cents per basin, or a total of $293.00 during the year.
The systematic method of performing this work b}' a regu- lar crew, proportioning their duties each day, has resulted in maintaining healthful sanitary conditions and avoided much unpleasantness and disease.
We take pleasure in commending the efficient and syste- matic methods employed in the street department, and refer you to the report for detail.
STREET AND ALLEY OPENINGS.
declaratory PROCEEDING-S.
The growth of our city and the steady demand on the part of the property owners to obtain the advantages of street and alley outlets has caused the Board to pass on a large num- ber of petitions requesting condemnation of property for street and alley purposes. The exercise of these great powers through Declaratory Proceedings, has always been preceded with great care and deliberation with a view to benefit and avoid damage to property. The following condemnatory proceedings were adopted by resolution :
Declaratory Resolution No. 8. — Opening and extend- ing of Liberty street from the east line of lots 7 and 14, J. W. White's Addition, to the west line of Begue street; also from the east line of lots Nos. 53 and 52, Thompkin's Addition to west line of lot Nos. 8 and 10, Jones' Addition.
Adopted May 6th, 1895.
Confirmed May 24th, 1895.
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Declaratory Resolution No. 9. — Opening and extend- ing of Fifth street from the east property line of north Calhoun street to west property line of Clinton street.
Adopted May loth, 1895.
Confirmed September i6th, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. id — Widening of Fifth street from Wells street to the first alley west of Wells street to a width of twenty-six (26) feet.
Adopted June 24th, 1895.
Confirmed July Sth, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. ii. — Opening and extend- ing of an alley to a width of twelve (12) feet, between Lillie street and Walton Avenue, from Milan street to north line of lot 43, L. O. L.
Adopted July 12th, 1895.
Confirmed July 29th, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. 12. — Opening and extend- ing of Jane street to a width of fifty (50) feet from south pro- perty line of the first alley north of Grace street to Grace street.
Adopted August loth, 1895.
Confirmed September 6th, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. 13. — Widening of an alley to a widtli of ten (10) feet, between High and North streets, from Wells street to the west line of lot No. 12, McCulloch's Sub.
Adojited September 20th, 1895.
Confirmed October 4th, 1895.
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Declaratory Resolution No. 14.— Opening and extend- ing Winch street to a width of fifty (50) feet from Penn street to Maumee Road.
Adopted October 14th, 1895.
Confirmed October 28th, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. 15. — Opening of an. alley to a width of twelve (12) feet, from Gay street to McCulloch's Second Addition.
Adopted October 14th, 1895.
Confirmed October 28th, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. 16. — Vacating the alley be- tween McCiilloch and Cedar streets from Maumee Road to Summit street.
Adopted October 14th, 1S95.
Confirmed October 28th, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. 17. — Vacating Jane street, from Grace street to the alley north of Grace street. Adopted November 1st, 1895. Confirmed November 25th, 1895.
Declaratory Resolution No. 18. — Opening and extend- ing of Leith street to a width of fifty (50) feet, from east line of Barrett's Out Lot No. 4 to Hoagland Avenue.
Adopted November 15th, 1895.
Confirmed November 29th, 1895.
strep:t improvements.
All street and sidewalk improvements made during the year 1895 were petitioned for by resident property owners. The
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Board had avoided making improvements on account of the depressed condition, except where the owners of property have sought the same.
The report of the City Civil Engineer shows that during the year 1895, there was contructed one and one-tenth miles of brick streets and the sidewalks during the year aggregate one and thirteen hundreth miles. The following resolutions were adopted in 1894, and in course of construction when the annual report was prepared for the year ending December 31st, 1894.
Liiprovcmcnt Resolution No. /j. — Adopted September 4, 1894. For the grading and paving of Harrison street from Main street to Superior street.
Contractor, Herman Tapp.
Accepted June lOth, 1895.
Lnprovonoit Resolution No. 16. — Adopted September 28th, 1894. For the grading and paving of the alley between Wa\Mie and Berry streets, from Clinton street to Calhoun street.
Contractor, C. E. Mocllering. Accepted July 5th, 1895.
The following improvement resolutions were adopted and completed during the year 1895 •
Improvement Resolutio?t No. ly. — Adopted March 15th, 1895. For grading and paving with vitrified paving brick Butler street from Calhoun street to Fairiield Avenue.
Contractor, Thomas B. Empie.
Accepted August 2nd, 1895.
Board of Public Work's Report.
Improvement Resohition No. z^*.— Adopted March 15th, 1895. For grading and paving with vitrified paving brick, Hanna street from Creighton Avenue to city limits.
Contractor, Thomas B. Empie.
Accepted November 8th, 1895.
Lnprovement Resolution. 'No. ig. — Adopted March 23rd, 1895. For grading and paving with vitrified paving brick Lewis street from Calhoun street to Lafayette street.
Contractor, Thomas B. Empie.
Accepted .September ist, 1895.
Improvement Resolution No. 2i'.— Adopted April ist, 1895. For grading Alliger street from Maumee Road to Wabash Rail- way.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Accepted June 24th, 1895.
Improvement Resolution No. 2j. — Adopted April 8th, 1895. For grading the alley between Eliza street and Hayden street from Ohio street to McCulloch street.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Accepted July ist, 1895.
Improveme)it Resolution No. 24. — Adopted April 8th, 1895. For grading alley between W'ayne and Washington streets from Calhoun street to Broadway.
Proceedings discontinued April 26th, 1895.
Improveynent Resolution No. 2^. — Adopted May loth, 1895. For grading Herman street from St. Mary's Avenue to east line of lot No. 10, Hattendorf's Addition.
Contractor, George Wilhelm.
Accepted August 5th, 1895.
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Improvement Resolution No. ;^i. — Adopted May 28th, 1895. For the grading of the alley between Wayne and Berry streets from Union to College street.
Postponed indefinitely, June 14th, 1895.
Lnprovement Resolution N^o. ^2. — Adopted May 28th, 1895. For grading Allen street from Calhoun street to Lafayette street. Contractor George Wilhelm. Accepted August 19th, 1895.
Improvement Resolutio?i No. j6. — Adopted July 26th, 1895. For grading an alley between Jefferson and Lewis streets from Clinton street to Barr street.
Postponed indefinitely August i6th, 1895.
Improvement Resolution No. 41. — Adopted September 6th, 1895. For grading Hoagland Avenue from Pontiac street to Killea street.
Contractor, W. H. Getting & Co, Time extended to May 1st, 1896.
Improvement Resolution No. 4j. — Adopted September 6th, 1895. For grading the alley between Calhoun and Harrison streets from Creighton Avenue to Allen street.
Contractor W. H. Oetting & Co. Time extended to May 1st, 1896.
SIDEWALKS.
Improvement Resolution A^o. 20. — Adopted AL'irch 22nd, 1S95. Construction of flagstone sidewalk on the east and west side of Clinton street from Columbia street to Berry street.
Contractor, Joseph Derheimer.
Accepted August 5th, 1895.
Board of Public Work's Report. 'gi
Improvement Resolution No. 21. — Adopted April 1st, 1895. Construction of brick sidewalk on the north side of Park Avenue from Broadway to Thompson x\venue.
Contractor W. H. Getting. Accepted August 19th. 1895.
Improvement Resot2itio7i No. 2j. — Adopted April 19th, 1895. For Brick sidewalk on the south side of Walnut street from east line of Fox's Addition to P^ox street.
Contractor William Horstman. Accepted June 24th, 1895.
Improvement Reso/ution N^o. 26. — Adopted April 26th, 1895. For brick sidewalk on the east side of Winter street from Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago Railway tracks to Edgerton street.
Contractor Frederick Getting. Accepted July 26th, 1895.
Improvement Resolution A'o. 28. — Adopted May loth, 1895. P^or brick sidewalk on the north side of Herman street from St Marys Avenue to east line of Lot lO, Hattendorf's x^ddition.
Contractor George Wilhelm. Accepted August 5th, 1895.
Improvement Resolution No. 2g. — Adopted May 20th, 1895. For brick sidewalk on south side of Fourth street from Barthold street to Sherman street.
Contractor, Frederick Getting.
Accepted August 5th, 1895.
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hnprovcnievt Rcsohition No. jo. — Adopted May 28th, 1895. For sidewalk on west side of Cass street from Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway to First street.
Contractor, Julius Remus. Accepted August loth, 1895.'
Improvement Resolution No.jj. — Adopted May 28th, 1895. For sidewalk on south side of Allen street from Calhoun street to Clinton street.
Contractor, Julius Remus. Accepted July Sth. 1895.
Improvement Reso/iition Xo. j^. — Adopted June 21st, 1895. For flagstone sidewalk on the east side of Harrison street from south line of Columbia street to the first alley south of Columbia street.
Contractor, George Japp. Accepted September 23rd, 1895,
Improvement Resoliitio/i A'O. jg. — Adopted August 12th, 1895. For brick sidewalk on north side of Pontiac street from If anna street to Smith street.
Contractor, Frederick Getting. Accepted December i6th, 1895.
Improvement Resolution A\}. 40. — Adopted December 6th, 1895. I'or brick sidewalk on the east side of Hoagland avenue from Pontiac street to Killea street.
Contractor, William IP Getting. Time extended to May 1st, 1896.
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Improvement Resolution No. 42. — Adopted September 6th, 1895. For brick sidewalk on the west side of Hoagland avenue from Pontiac street to south line of Ninde's addition.
Contractor, W. H. Getting & Co.
Time extended to May ist, 1896.
Improvement Resolution No. 44. — Adopted September 27th, 1895. For brick sidewalk on south side of Washington street from Francis street to Harmer street.
Contractor, Henry A. Gerberding.
Accepted December i6th, 1895.
Improvement Resolution N'o. ^5. — Adopted September 30th, 1895. ^or brick sidewalk on the south side of Ida avenue from Metz street to west line of PLlectric Light addition.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Accepted December 20th, 1895.
SEW^ERS.
The Board pursuant to the petition of resident owners of property in the west end of the Fifth ward (called Nebraska) caused the construction of a main sewer to drain all the con- tiguous territory abutting the alley north of West Main street from St. Mary's river to the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway, and that part of the city lying west of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway and north of Main street, under the terms of the following resolution:
Main Seiver Improvement Resolution No. i. — Adopted May 27th, 1895. For the construction of a main sewer in the alley north of West Main street from St. Mary's river west to the first alley west of Runion avenue, and on Cleveland avenue from first alley north of Main street to a point three hundred
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and sixty (360) feet north of the first alley north of Main street; said sewer to be a vitrified clay pipe sewer.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Date of acceptance set for January 31st, 1896.
LOCAL SEWERS.
Local sewers ordered by the Board and in course of con- struction on December 31st, 1894, completed and accepted in 1895, ^^^ ^^ follows:
Local Sewer Improvement Resolution No. 8. — Adopted Oct. 22nd, 1894. For the construction of an 18-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the alley between Wayne and Berry streets from Calhoun street to a point sixty (60) feet west of Clinton street- Contractor Thomas B. Empie. Accepted April 29th, 1895.
Local Sewer Improvemejit Resolution No. g. — Adopted Oct. 22nd, 1894. For the construction of a 15-inch vitrified clay- pipe sewer in the alley between Grant Avenue and Wabash Avenue from the brick sewer on Randall street to Humphrey street.
Contractor John l^ertels.
Accepted January i8th, 1895.
Local Sewer Lnprovement Resolution No. 10. — Adopted Oct. 26th, 1894. For the construction of a 15-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the alley west of Jackson street to the St Mary's river.
Contractor Anton Reii^. Accepted January 28th, 1895.
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Local Sewer Improvement Rcsoliitmi No. 11, — Adopted Oct. 26th, 1894. For the construction of an 18-inch and 15-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer on VanBuren street in the alley between Greeley and Superior streets, from VanBuren street to Fulton street, and other connections.
Contractor Michael Singleton.
Accepted May 13th, 1S95.
Local Sezuer Improvement Resolution A'o. 12. — Adopted De- cember loth, 1894. For the construction of an 18-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the first alley east of Lafayette street and connections; also 15-inch sewer in the alley west of Lafayette street and connections; also 15-inch sewer in the alley between Lafayette and McLachlan streets; also, a 12-inch sewer in the alley between McLachlan and Jane streets; also 12-inch sewer in the first alley north of Grace street; also lo-inch sewer in the first alley south of Leith street; also a 12-inch sewer in the alley north of Grace street to Leith street and connections.
Contractor, William H. Getting-.
Accepted June 17th, 1895.
Cocal Sewer Improvements.
For The Year 1S95.
The following- local sewers were constructed by authority of the Board and accepted during the present year:
Local Sezvcr I;nprove>ne/it Resolution No. ij. — Adopted March nth, 1S95. ^^^' ^^^^ construction of a 15 and 12-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the alley between Erie and Liberty streets from Coombs street to Hanover street.
Contractor, John Bcrtels.
Accepted July ist, 1895.
Local Scivcr Iniprovoiicnt Resolution No. 14. — Adopted April I2th, 1895. For the construction of a 15-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the first alley north of Erie street from Coombs street to Hanover street.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Accepted July 26th, 1895.
Local Sezver Lniproveme7it Resolution No. /j. — Adopted April 15th, 1895. For the construction of an 18-inch and 15-inch vitrificdclay pipescwer in the alley on the west line of Farnan's addition, with other connections.
Contractor, Julius Remus. Accepted August i6th, 1895.
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Local Scivcr Iinprovcnicnt Resolution No. /^).- -Adopted April 15th, 1895. Fertile construction of a 15-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer, in the alley between Suttenfield and Allen street from Clinton street to the first alle\' west of Lafayette street.
Contractor, William Ilorstman.
Accepted Aui^ust i6th, 1895.
Local Sezucr Lniprovoiiott Resolution No. ij. — Adopted April 15th, 1895. ^'or the construction of a 15-inch vitrified clay sewer on Pontiac street from Webster street to the first alley west of Calhoun street.
Contractor, William H. Oetting^.
Accepted Auq-ust 19th, 1895.
Local Scivcr Iinprovcnicnt Rcsohttion No. 18. — Adopted May 17th, 1895. For the construction of an 18-inch vitrified clay- pipe sewer in the first alley east of Harrison street and con- nections: also a 12-inch sewer in the first alley north of First street; also 12-inch sewer on Harrison street; also 12-inch sewer in first allc}- south of Third street and other connections there- to.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Accepted September 6th, 18 95.
Local Scwcr Iinprovcnicnt Resolution No. ig. — Adopted June 31st, 1895. For the construction of an 15-inch vitrified cla\' pipe sewer in the first alley west of Wells street from the brick sewer on Third street to High street.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Accepted September i6th, 1895.
Board of Public Work's Report,
Local Sewer buprovcmciit Resolution No. 20. — Adopted June 2ist. 1895. For the construction of a 12-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the alley between Calhoun and Clinton streets, from the north line of Allen street to Pontiac street.
Contractor, iVnton Reig'.
Accepted September 6th, 1895.
Local Seiver I/iiprovenie/it Resoluiioii iVo. 21. — Adopted June 21st, 1895. I'o^ the construction of a i2-inch \'itrified clay- pipe sewer on Holton Avenue and onnections.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
Accepted October 7th, 1895.
Local Server luiprove/iie/it RcsoLntion No. 22. — Adopted Au- <^ust 2d, 1895. P^or the construction of a 15-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the allc}' between Hanna and Force streets from Pontiac street to Tenth street.
Contractor, VV. H. Oettintr.
Accepted October 7th, T895.
Local Sciver biiprovoiioit Resolntion No. .pj-.— Adopted Au- i^ust 30th. 1895. For the construction of an 18-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the allc)' between St. Mary's Avenue and Oakland street, and I 5- inch extension to other connections.
Contractor, W. II. Oettint^ & Co.
Accepted December 16th, 1895.
Local Sewer Lniprovemeitt Resolntion No. .2^.— Adopted Au- gust 30th, 1895. ^'^''' t^^^" construction of a 12-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the alley between Winter and Lillie streets, from Hayden street to north line of L. O. L., No. 17.
Contractor, W. H. Oetting & Co.
Accepted December i6th, 1895.
Board of Public Work's Report. 99
Local Sewer Lnprovcmetit Reso/ution Xo. 2j.— Adopted Sep- tember 9th, 1895. For the construction of a system of local sewers on I^roadway, Brackenridge street and other streets and alleys located in the southern part of the Fifth ward.
Contractor VV. IL Oetting & Co.
Time extended to May 1st, 1896.
Local Se^i'cr I/iiprovefne/it Resolution Xo. 26. — Adopted .Sep- tember 23rd, 1895. I'oi' the construction of a 16-inch vitrified cla}' pipe sewer on Huffman street; also, 1 2-inch sewer in the alley north of Huffman street; also 12-inch sewer in said alle)' from Oakland street to St. Mary's River. Contractor, Anton Reig.
In course of construction December 31st, 1895. Local Sewer Iniprovemerit Resolution Xo. 2y. — Adopted Sep- tember 30th, 1895. For the construction of a 15-inch and 12- inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the first alle}' south of Haj'den street, from Gay street to Winter street.
The remonstrance was filed October 14th, 1895, '^^'^^ *-*'i motion the Board of Public Works indefiniteh' postponed the taking of final action.
Local Sezver Improvoneut Resolution Xo. 2S. - Adopted Oct. 28th, 1895. Foi' tl''^ construction of a 24-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer, commencing at the brick sewer (jn High street at the first alley west of St Mary's ,\venue thence north to Dreier and Williams' Addition; also, 20-inch sewer commencing at Dreier and Williams' Addition, thence north through certain alleys to the north line of Spring street. Also, an 18-inch sewer in the alley between St. Mary's Avenue and Franklin Avenue; also 15-inch sewer in said alle\' from Putnam street to Archer Avenue.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
In course of construction December 31st, 1895.
l^OAKD OF Public Work's Report.
Local Sczuer Improve/nent Resolution No. 2g. — Adopted Oct. 28th. 1895. For the construction of a 12-inch vitrified clay pipe sewer in the first alley east of Fairfield Avenue from first alley north of Williams street to Williams street.
Contractor, Julius Remus.
In course of construction December 31st, 1895.
Public Grounds and Buildings.
The City of Fort Wayne is in possession of valuable hold- ings and improved real estate, an inventory giving location, area and character of buildings and uses of such properties is here- by given. All other city properties are in charge of inde- pendent Boards, such as School Trustees and Water Works Trustees, and will be treated in their several reports.
PARKS.
Wells Reserve, parts of lots i, Wells Reserve east of .Spy Run. one acre. All parts of said Park ;\ddition except lots 6, 7, 8, 14,76, 83, lOi. 102, 103, III and 112, area 30.2 acres.
Swinney Park, 45.25 acres.
Ninde's First Addition. Lots i to 13. Jones' Plat, lots 11, 12 and 13, area two acres. (Gravel Pit, )
Hayden Park, 1.12 acres.
Old P'ort Park, Taber's Addition, lot 40, area 0.18 acres.
McCuUoch Park, part of the south one-half of the north- west one-quarter of section 11, township 30, range 12, area 4 acres.
RESERVOIR.
Hamilton's Fourth, lots 336 to 350. " 365 to 394. " " " 409 to 423, area 13 acres.
Hoard of Puhlic Work's Report.
CITY HALL.
Market space, north end. situate on Barr street and Berry street.
CITY MARKKT.S.
Market space, south end, situate on Barr and Washington streets. .\rea, market space, three-fourths of an acre.
CITY .SCALES.
Are situated on Calhoun street, between Superior street and first alley north of Superior street, and fitted up with Howe -Standard Scales.
ENGINE HOUSE No. i. Situate on Main street, lot No. i. County Addition, 70x150 feet.
ENGINE HOUSE No. 2.
Situate on Wallace street, lot No. 206, Lewis' Addition, 50x150 feet.
i:n(Hne house No. 3.
Situate on Washington street, lot No. 465, Hanna's Addi- tion, 60x1 50 feet.
1':ngine house No. 4.
.Situate on Mauniee Avenue, lot No. 85, Chute's Home- stead Addition, 50x143 feet.
i:n(;ine house No. 5.
Situate on l>roadwa\', lot No. 32, G. W. I^wintj's .Second Addition, 34.\ioS feet.
Board of Public Work's Report. 103
ENGINE HOUSE No. 6.
Situate on Wells street, east eic^ht}^ feet lot 29, Farnan's Addition, 435^x80 feet.
The many duties devolvins^ upon the l^oard requires at all times their constant attention and the exercise of fair and im- partial judi^nient, in order to conserve the best interests of the cit\-.
The Board have endeavored to ijerform its duties in con- formity with the polic}^ of the administration, and have made conscientious efforts to further the interests of our city by pro- secuting the work assigned to the Department with diligence and economy.
During the year 1895 ^^^^ Legislature amended the laws re- lating to the method of assessing benefits for street improve- ments and compelled the city to pay the cost of street improve- ments not otherwise assessed upon abutting property, which includes the street and alley crossings. This change from former methods, places a ver}' large proportion of the expense upon the cit\-, thereby preventing much needed improvements on account of insufficient appropriations for street intersec- tions.
The work of the department has been fully discussed un- der the se\eral heads and embodies the acts of the Board from January 1st, 1895, ^o December 31st, 1895. The annual report of the Department of Finance will give a full account of the monies appropriated and expended by the departments.
In submitting the second annual report of the Department of Public Works, the Board deem it proper to give expression of their appreciation of the services of the City P^ngineer, Superintendents and assistants in the several departments.
I04 Board of Public Work's Report.
The amount of work accomplished and cleanly condition of our city reflects great credit upon the several officers in charge.
Respectfully submitted,
Thos. D. DeVilbiss, W. H. McClelland, Henry A. Read, Attest : Board of Public Works.
A. J. You, Clerk.
REPORT OF
Sup^rir)ber)cler)t of Sbreet^.
1895.
Report of SHperlntendcnt of Streets.
Fort Wayne, Ixd., Januar\- ist, 1896. To tJic Honorable Board of Public Works:
Gentlemen : — I have the honor herewith to submit to you for your consideration the following report of the transactions of the Street Department, for the }'ear ending December 31st, 1895.
GENERAL EXPENDITURES. Maintenance, Street (^radinc; and Repairing.
Labor — Gravel, cinders and broken stone. 81,927 52
" (jrading Walton Axenue 216 94
West Jefferson street ... . 65 50
( )akland street 49 80
West Superior street .... 5^ 39
Centre street 98 83
(jround for Centre street 19 60
■ S1.927 52
Grading and paving aj^proaches to West Main street bridge.
Eabor S560 38
Material, 1490 sq. )-ds. cedar blocks, at $ .25 372 50
" Curbing 83 75
Gravel 50 00
Rejiairing tools 3 70
SI, 070 33
Board of Public Work's Report. 107
Labor — (iradint^r approaches to contract
work $182 61
Labor- Road <^rader 297 60
Level after contractors 40 49
^520 70
GUTTb:RS.
Clean and repair ^2,426 89
PLANK CROSSINGS AND CULVERTS.
Lumber, etc $1 ,697 1 3
1 .abor 501 32
Clean crossini^s 295 21
^2,493 66
SIDEWALK CORNERS, IMPROVED STREP:TS.
Labor— Grading and la}'in<j;- 5 ■j'j 94
Brick, 20500 at $6.00 93 00
$ 200 94
REPAIRINC; CEDAR BLOCK STREETS.
Labor S822 01
Cedar Blocks, 2060 sq. yds., at S .25 515 00
Si, 337 01
.STREET CLEANING.
General labor $4,190 93
Sprinkling by contract 140 00 ■
Material for brooms 99 55
•General labor, Asphalt 967 57
$5,398 05
io8 Board of Public Work's Report,
SEWERS.
(icneral labor, catch basins, new and re- paired $35 1 28
General labor, catch basins, cleaned 734. . . 670 75
" " flushing" sewers 295 51
Material, sewer pipe, cement, etc 208 60
" rubber boots and coats 16 50
brick, 7890, at $6.00 47 34
iron covers 738 07
harness 625
■ ^"^2,334 30
BRIDGES.
Lumber and nails S279 31
Labor 82 56
$ 361 ^/
SANITARY.
Cut weeds S T03 36
I-\)untain repaired 83 76
.Stationery 6 15
TOOLS.
Hardware and tools $ 72 85
Repairing tools 1 24 06
$ 196 gi
Total $18,461 4
During the year 204 street crossings have been put down, averaging 42 feet in length, no alley crossings, averaging 14 feet in length; also, 68 culverts built and repaired.
Board of Public Work's Report. 109
In the item of street cleaning- will he found the sum of S140.OO for sprinkling; market space on Barr street b\' contract.
Durins^ the past season there \vas67S miles of paved streets cleaned, of this amount 426 was asphalt, costincr on an average $2.27 per mile, the remaining 252 miles were brick and block, the average cost of whicli was Si 7.02 per mile. INX'KNTORV.
I also report the following imentor}- of material and tools on hand:
2 Street .Sweepers. I .Saw Clamp.
3 Steel-frame Road Graders. 5 Lanterns.
2 Plows. I Hydrant Pump.
2 2-wheel Road .Scrapers, old I Drawing Knife. 2 Dump Scrapers. i Hand A.v.
I Steam Road Roller. i .Spirit Level.
1 Horse Roller. 4 Oil Cans.
2 Pair Rubber Boots. 2 Mowing .Sc)'thes.
3 Rubber Coats. 2 Block ]\Lauls. 6 Scoop Sho\els. i A.x.
I Hose Cart. i Brace and Bits.
500 Feet of Hose. 12 .Snow .Shovels.
J Post Auger. 5 .Shovels.
1 Grind Stone. 3 Wheel Barrows.
2 Hand Saws. 2 Monkey Wrenches. I Cross-Cut Saw. i Log Chain.
1 Adz. 4 Garbage Bo.xes.
2 Crow Bars. 2 Ladders.
13 Picks. 38 New h'on Tops.
15 Mattocks. 50 PYx't of 12-in. Sewer Pipe.
6000 Feet of Oak Lumber.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nelson Thompson, .Supt. of -Streets.
REPORT OF
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS.
1895.
Report of Superintendent of Parks.
Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. ist, 1896. To the Honorable Board of Publie Works :
CJENTLEMEN:— I herewith submit to )'ou for \-our inspec- tion, the annual report of the Dei:)artment of Parks for the year ending December 31st, 1895.
In this report will be specified a detailed account of all improvements in the various parks.
NORTH SIDE PARK.
This park is located in the north part of the cit\' and contains thirt)' and one-fifth acres, and makes a beautiful piece of ground for park purposes. The green-houses arc located in this park. Plants and flowers are propagated and raised here sufficient to supply all the demands of the Board in beautifying the various" parks. P'ifteen thousand plants were set out in this park. In the past year the Poard has begun the grading of an additional driveway around the north end, and have placed fourteen new settees in the park. The\' have also planted a variety of young trees.
McCULL(3CH PARK.
McCulloch Park is located on South Broadway and con- tains four acres. A large proportion of the ground is covered with fine old trees. A variety of }oung trees were planted the ]jast year among which are a number of Mountain Ash and weejiing Birch.
Board of Public Work's Report.
This park received fourteen thousand plants and is a very popular resort during the summer season. A pleasing feature is the fountain, the basin of which contains iish that furnish amusement to the children who delight in watching and feed- ing them during the summer.
HAYDEN PARK.
Hayden Park contains one and twelve-hundredths acres and is located in the eastern part of the city fronting on Harmer street and running east along the Maumee road to Division street. It is well sodded and covered with young trees, and each year ornamented with plants in various designs, this )^ear receiving six thousand plants. The Board has also in the past }'ear placed a number of young trees in this park.
SWINNEY PARK.
This park, which will be the finest of our parks, contains forty-five and one-fourth acres. It is located in the extreme western part of the city, and in many respects it is the most beautiful in its natural advantages of the city parks. It is well covered with valuable growth of timber and is fortunate in its topography, comprising as it does a pleasing variety of the smooth and level surface as well as the rough and more broken land, so desirable in a park of this nature. At different points of the more elevated portions of the park a magnificient view can be had of the surrounding grounds. The improve- ment done by the Board the past season of grading driveways and walks is well under way. A large portion of the grounds along its driveways are leveled and finished ready to seed this com.ing spring. During the past season a large number of different kinds of trees and shrubs were set out along its drives
114 Board of Public Work's Report.
and walks, which will add much to the park this coming summer.
RESERVOIR PARK.
Reservoir Park, which is pro\ided with a lake, is located in the southern part of the cil\', work of excavating this lake being- done the past }-ear. The average depth is three feet, water being supplied by the City Water Works. The sur- rounding grounds are graded and ready for seeding in the spring. The banks of the lake are alread}' sodded, also the high terrace on the east and south sides, except two hundred feet on the south terrace, which will be finished earh' in the .spring of 1896.
During this winter season, the lake has been kept in good condition for skating and hundreds of people availed them- selves of this privilege daily. Trees have been planted on the north and west sides of the lake. The park contains thirteen acres.
OLD PORT PARK.
This little spot of ground is kept to mark the place where the old fort stood, contains eighteen-hundredths of an acre, and is located at the east end of Main street. It is cared for each year and planted with flowers.
LI. ST OF PROPERTY.
The following is a list of the proi)erty owned b\- the cit>- and now under the control of the Board of Public Works:
Svvinney Park 45--5 ^^icres
North Side Park 30.20
McCulloch Park 4.
Reservoir Park i ].
Board OF Public Work's Report. 115
Hayden Park 1.12 acres.
Old Fort Park 0.18 "
Total 93-75 ^cres
TREES AND SHRUBS.
The number and kind of trees and shrubs planted the past year are as follows :
NORTH SIDE PARK.
Catalpa 45
Mountain Ash .- 12
Cut Leafed Weeping^ Birch 12
Norwa}- Maple 13
Soft Maple 85
Camperdovvn Elm 3
American .Sweet Chestnut lO
Mcculloch iwrk.
Mountain Ash 13
Cataljja 15
Cut Leafed Weepino' l^irch 1 1
Norwa\^ Maple 6
American .Sweet Chestnut 3
Camperdown P^lm 2
HAYDEN PARK.
Soft Maple 31
Catalpa 10
Norway ALiple 6
ii6 Board of Public Work's Report.
SWIXNEY PARK.
Carolina Poplar 50
Flowering Horse Chestnut 25
Catalpa 142
Soft Maple 200
Shrubs, various kinds 208
RESERVOIR PARK.
Carolina Poplar 50
Soft Maple 100
Total number planted 1052
I wish to state that the trees planted in the spriuL;' made a fine i^n'owth through the svniimer and those planted in the fall are all in good condition.
In conclusion, permit me to offer thank's to his Honor, the Mayor, and the Board of Public Works for their co-operation and sympatlu' in all matters of interest }:)ertaining to this de- partment.
Respectful h- Submitted,
C. A. DOSWEI.L,
Siipt. of Parks.
Board oi< Public Work's Report. 117
INVENTORY.
2 Hand Axes. 3 Weed Hoes.
1 Cross-Cut .Saw. 3 Spades.
2 Hand .Saws. 2 Fork .Spades. I Ke\' Hole Saw. 5 Shovels.
I Square. 2 Trowels.
I Chisel. 2 Four-Tine Forks.
I Draw Knife. I Pick.
1 Hammer. 3 Mattocks.
2 Monke\' Wrenches. i Pinch Bar.
1 "A" 14. 2 Wheel Barrows.
■ I Saw -Set. I Garden Wheel Barrow.
2 Grind .Stones. 2 Hand Carts.
I .Screw Driver. I One-Horse Wagon.
I Lawn Mower .Sharpener. I One-Horse Lawn Mowei
I Hedge .Shears. i One-Horse Weed Plows.
1 Tree Pruner. 3 Hand Lawn Mowers.
3 Grass .Shears 3 .Sieves.
3 Sickles. 6 J^rooms.
3 Scythes and .Snaths. i Lantern.
2 Edging Knives. i Oil Can.
3 Weed Gouges. 2 Bushel l^askets. 8 Wooden Lawn Rakes. i P^umigator.
5 Iron Law n Rakes. i Twelve-foot Ladder
6 Hoes. I .Step Ladder.
SUPPLIES.
610 Feet of Garden Hose. 6000 Flower Pots, various sizes. 6 Lawn Sprinklers.
REPORT OF
Special Park Departir)er)t.
1895.
Special Park Department.
Board of Public Works, ( Fort Wayne, Inu., January ist, 1896. \
To the Honorable Board of Public Works:
Gentle:men : — The following is a report of the ^\■ork done by the Special Park Department during the \-ear ending De- cember 31st, 1895.
SWINNEV PARK.
GRADING.
During the \'ear eighty-four one-hundredth miles of drives were graded, including the main drive beginning at the terminus of W^ashington street and the connection drive just west of the proposed monument site. Much of the earth used was cut from the rough places that were so prominent along the pro- posed lines of the drives, thus developing the surroundings of the drives and at the same time making a short haul for the excavated earth. In addition to the drives. fort\--four one- hundredth miles of walks were graded and about twenty acres were developed and prepared for detail work.. 30 148 cubic yards of earth were moved at an average cost of seven cents {% .07 ) per yard.
(IRAVELINC;.
A three-inch layer of gravel was spread oxer 4500 feet of the drives and thoroughly rolled. A second la}-er, three inches thick was spread over 1600 feet of the main dri\'e. A three- inch lax-er was spread over the walks that were graded. 2683
Board of Public Work's Report.
cubic yards of gravel were hauled from the old gravel pit in the park at an average cost of twenty cents ($ .20) per yard, including the labor of removing the stripping. The gravel {)it has a twenty-four foot face and the fine and coarse gravel can be separated easily as it is needed.
2602 squares of sod were cut from \arious points in the park at a cost of thirty-eight cents ($ .38) per square. All the banks that were completed were sodded and the drives and walks were defined by a twenty-eight inch border of sod.
TREES AND SHRUBS.
$143.00 worth of trees and shrubs were set out during the past season, as follows : 200 Maples, 50 Carolina Poplars, 50 Catalpas, 25 Horse Chestnuts, and 208 various kinds of flower- ing shrubs.
DRAINAGE.
316 feet of eight-inch sewer pipe and three brick catch basins were built during the past year.
A retaining wall containing twenty-three cubic yards of stone was built in the north walk near Washington street, and 106 cubic yards were hauled out of the St. Mary's river. The latter are intended for a cave to be built at the south end of picnic ground.
WATER SUPPLY.
212 feet of six-inch water pipe were laid at a cost of S137.OO including two pave washers and one gate at the Wash- ington street entrance.
Board of Public Work's Report.
FENCES AND BUILDINGS.
975 feet of board fence was built around the south-east portion of the park. One old dwelling and three sheds were taken down, and one shed was taken to the picnic ground. The latter will be transformed into a rustic pavillion.
RESERVOIR PARK.
ORADINCi.
Twentv-eight one-hundredth miles of walks and terrace were built around the lake, excepting a small portion on Creigh- ton Avenue and Clinton street. 7964 cubic \'ards of earth were moved at an average cost of thirteen cents per }'ard. Most of this was used in the island, which is 335 feet long. Thirt\'- three cubic yards of gra\'el and stone screenings were spread over the walks.
SOI)DIN'(;.
215 squares of sod were laid at an a\'erage cost of 60 cents per square.
rockekv. A rockery containing twelve cubic \-ards of stone was built around the supph- pipe at the east end oi the lake.
r.KiDdi;. A foot bridge ten feet wide and thirt\'-four feet long, con- taining two spans, was built between the east terrace and the island.
MASONKV AND DKAINACIE.
A brick retaining wall with wing walls, was built at Clinton street and Creighton Avenue. An overflow and outlet pij^e extend through the wall and are connected with the cit\' sewer. The outlet ])ii3e contains a twel\e-inch water gate.
Board of Public Work's Report. 123.
trees and shrubs. 100 Maples and 50 Carolina Poplars were set out during- the past season.
invp:ntorv ov tools.
1 Crow Bar. I Maul.
3 Mattocks. 2 Clay Picks.
I Rake. I .Sod Edger.
I Pike Pole. 2 Water Buckets.
I Monke}^ Wrench. 100 PY-et Garden Hose.
I Hose Clinch. 2 .Spra\s.
I Spirit Level. i A.x.
1 .Sod Cutter. i Iland Roller. 000 Feet Markini;- Line. 3 Files.
2 Bits. I Plow Point.
i Chair. i One Hundred foot Steel
Tape. Respectfulh- submitted,
T. KUELLINC;,
PLngineer Park Lii provements.
REPORT OF
OW OVDL ^WM^m,
1805.
Report of City €m\ engineer.
En(;ixi:ekix(; Department, } Fort Wayne. Ind., Januar\' ist, 1896. ji
To tJic Honorable Board of Public Works :
Gentlemen: — The City Civil l^ngineer respectfull)' pre- sents the following report of the transactions of the Engineer- ing Dei)artnient for the )xar ending December 31st, 1895.
STATEMENT OF SALARIES-AND EXPENDFrURES.
Salary of City Engineer and Assistants $2,420 00
Miscellaneous expense 308 lO
Total $2,728 TO
PEANS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
Plans and specifications ha\e been prepared for improve- ments as follows :
Street paving 3
Street grading 4
Brick sidewalks J 5
Sewers ^*>
Alle}' leaving 2
Alley grading 2
Stone flagging 2
Plans for street and alle\- openings 11
Board of Public Work's Report.
127"
CONTRACTS.
The contracts for the \-arious iniprox'eiiieiits niade during- the pa.st )^ear number forty- four, of which all but eight were completed. Forty-one final estimates and assessments of work finished have been made and reported.
The preparing of assessments is a large and important branch of the department, and the matter of determining ownership has been difficult b\' reason of the record of the transfers of propert\- not ha\'ing been kept uj), but even with this disadvantage it is seldom an error occurs in the great num- ber of assessments reported.
During th.e past \-ear a new lot of books have been pur- chased and ail lots are now being registered in this record, and within the next sixt\' dax's we expect to ha\e the same in use.
.STREETS PA\ED.
]3uringthe past \ear four streets have been pa\ed w ith hre- cla\' block and brick, upon a concrete and broken stone founda- tion, the length of which is one and one-tenth miles, and em- braces 20158 square yards, the cost of which was §31,710.94, of this amount the f)roperty paid $27,150.07, the city paying the balance, $4,560.87.
The total length and scpiare \-ards of the different kinds of pavement in this cit\-, are as. follows :
Trinidad Asphalt 2.65 miles .... 55.779 sq. yds.
Shale and h^ire Clay, brick and
block 4.00 " 88,788
Cedar Block i i-53 " • • • .236,800
Macadam 0.74 " .... 12.523
Cobblestone 0.22 " .... 3.658
Totals 19-74 " 397.448
128 ' Board of Puiu.ic Work's Report.
ALLEYS PAVED.
The length of Alleys paved with brick the past season is 377 lineal feet, and 586 is the niunber of square 3^ards used. Total length of alley's pa\ed is two miles, as follows :
Brick 1.30 miles 10.2S0 sq. yds.
Cedar Block 0.50 " 3,711
Cobblestone 0.20 " 1,036 "
Totals 2.00 " ^S''^-7
STREETS GRADED.
Three streets or parts of streets were graded the length of which is 0.6 miles, the amount of earth handled being 35 1 7 cubic \ards, the cost of ^\•hich was S587.36.
ALLEYS GRADED.
There was 782 feet of alle}-s graded, and 429 is the num- ber of cubic yards of earth handled, costing $i 18.22.
BRICK SIDEWALKS.
There was 1.13 miles of brick sidewalk laid the past year, the cost of the work being- $ I, ;774. 70. The contracts for three sidewalks were not completed at the close of the season, and the contractors ha\ing asked for an extension of tiiue, the Board granted tncm until May ist, 1896. .
STONE ELAGGINC;,
The sidewalks upon parts of two streets had flag stone hiid upon them, the length of which is 531 feet, costing $2,226.18.
Board of Public Work's Report.
129
CEMENT WALKS.
A six-foot cement walk wa.s laid by the cit\- upon the east
side of Clinton street from Creit^hton Avenue to Suttenfield
street to the lenoth of 700 feet, costing S679.25. This walk is
on the west side of the lake at the reservoir and was a much
needed improvement.
SEWER.
The past }'ear our sewer system has had 3.77 miles of local
sewers added to it, of the following sizes:
18 inch 0.65 miles.
Is " i-8o "
1. 21
,0.1 1
Total 3.77
Forty-four catch-basins and seventy-six manholes were
built in connection with these sewers; the total cost expended
for sewers was $11,741.73.
The following table shows the total length and sizes of the
several main and lateral sewers in the cit\-:
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DIAMETER. |
MATERIAL. |
LENGTH. |
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FEET. |
INCHES. |
FEET. |
MILES. |
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10 12 15 18 20 24 (J 0 () |
ClayP Brick |
592 26276 83964 57977 7682 6264 8490 10670 9220 9567 3710 6835 17992 |
0.11 |
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5.00 16.00 |
|||||
|
3 |
and Brick |
11.00 1 45 1.18 1.60 2.02 |
|||
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3 4 4 |
, ' ' . . . |
1.75 1.81 0.70 |
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5 6 |
1.30 3.40 |
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|
Totals |
249239 |
47.32 |
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STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES OF STEAM ROELER.
There was charged to the contractors and collected b\' the Comptroller for the use of the steam roller upon our paved streets at the rate of four cents per square \'ard for broken stone and two cents per square yard for concrete foundation; the amount collected by the Comptroller was $657.44. The expenses for operating- the same were as follows:
Pay Roll of P^ngineer S230.OO
Fuel • 37-36
Repairs, Tools P^tc 6.58
Oil 310
Total S277.04
Which leaves to the credit of the city a balance of $380.40.
The accompan\'ing tabular statements will show fully the
amount and character of the improvements completed during
the past year, and also work contracted for that has not been
finished. Very Respectfully.
F. M. Randall,
City Civil P^ngineer.
cu.
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Material |
Width Feet. |
Length Feet. |
Square Yards. |
COST. |
Cost per |
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|
Property. |
City. |
Front Foot |
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e Clay Block, Brick. Block. |
42 28 28 36 |
679 1923 1985 1222 |
3414 6437 6585 3722 |
$5,529 23 8,234 19 8,313 04 5,073 61 |
$ 656 65 1,851 91 1,487 13 565 18 |
$4 52.4 2 44.1 2 32.^ 1 92.5 |
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Totals . . • |
5809 |
20158 |
$27,150 07 |
$4,560 87 |
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D.
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Material |
Width Feet. |
Length Feet. |
Square Yards. |
COST, |
Cost per |
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Property. |
City. |
front Foot |
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e Clay Brick. |
14 |
377 |
586 |
$728 21 |
$23 94 |
$ 99 f |
|
iD. |
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|
Width Feet. 28 20 28 |
Length Feet. 1411 357 1258 |
Cubic Yards. |
COST. |
Cost per |
||
|
Property. |
City. |
front Foot |
||||
|
1365 170 1982 |
$234 34 37 18 262 44 |
$14 08 3 66 35 66 |
$ .088 .0572 .1186 |
|||
|
. . |
3026 |
3517 |
$533 96 |
$53 40 |
|
D. |
||||||
|
Width Feet. |
Length Feet. |
Cubic Yards. |
COST. |
Cost per |
||
|
Property. |
Cost. |
front i^oot |
||||
|
14 |
782 |
429 |
$118 22 |
$ .07.55 |
ED.
|
Width Feet. |
Length Feet. |
COST. |
Cost per |
||
|
Property. |
City. |
Front Foot. |
|||
|
tendorf'sAdd ight Add ' '. |
5 4 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 5 8 4 |
1028 303 61S 355 672 364 352 352 306 917 394 321 |
$314 36 76 07 199 38 103 12 180 07 76 44 126 56 128 45 83 52 215 29 141 95 81 So |
$ 1 85 ' 1 21 1 48 16 14 ' * 72 73 1 67 14 68 9 21 |
$ .30f .2510 .3561 .2946 .2920 .21 .3616 .3670 .2784 .2510 .38;i6 .2976 |
|
5977 |
$1727 01 |
$47 69 |
|
ALK. |
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Width Feet. |
Length Feel. |
COST. |
Cost per |
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|
Property. |
City. |
Front Foot. |
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|
10 10 12 |
} 381 150 |
$1493 84 720 34 |
$12 00 |
$3 63.50 4 40 15 |
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130 Board of Public Work's Report.
STATEMENT OF RP:VENUE AND EXPENDITURES OF STEAM ROEEER.
There was charg-ed to the contractors and collected b\' the Comptroller for the use of the steam roller upon our paved streets at the rate of four cents per square \'ard for broken stone and two cents per square \'ard for concrete foundation; the amount collected b\' the Comptroller was $657.44. The expenses for operating- the same were as follows:
Pay Roll of Engineer $230.00
Fuel • 37.36
Repairs, Tools Etc 6.58
Oil 3.10
Total $277.04
Which lea\es to the credit of the city a balance of $380.40.
The accompan)'ing tabular statements will show fully the
amount and character of the improvements completed during
the past year, and also work contracted for that has not been
finished. Very Respectfully,
F. M. Randall,
City Civil P^ngineer.
STRF:ET!l AVED.
ALLEY PAVED.
|
MiTEBIAL. Fire Clay Bl^. |
Fee? |
W |
te |
$.^-.-:i . - . |
',?"[■:,. |
|
|
i- |
28 28 |
1222 |
1 |
: 1"! |
||
|
|
Totals. . |
.^_ |
5809 |
20.68 |
.27,160 07Ih5"S- |
"7 |
|
Fireclay Brick. |
*ctll* |
'■'/el? |
COST |
tSrct |
||
|
P..„..| |
0.1,. |
|||||
|
i |
,177 |
,728 2,1 |
$23 M |
$99) |
|
To |
W.dlh Feet. |
Length |
s;£ |
COST. |
,?:s?iu |
|
|
Property. |
Clly. |
|||||
|
Iway |
28 |
Hll 1258 |
17U |
37 18 262 44 |
"3 Z |
■s |
|
3028 |
85.7 |
$533 96 |
$53 40 |
ALLEYS f :ADED.
SIIJeWALI, PAVED.
|
Feet. |
Length Feet. |
OaUc |
COST |
,fo°o\'St |
|
|
-•5?.!^ |
|||||
|
Itreet |
14 |
7«2 |
429 |
» .07.55 |
FLAGSTO SIDEWALK.
|
'^0. |
C„...,..„o„. |
Side. |
LocvriOK. |
Fnou |
|
|
35 |
J.Detheimer . . G-Japp |
w"a, |
Clinton street . . . . Harrison" '. '. '. ' |
?S";f='::: Columbia street . |
1 |
of Clinton St.
R. '. ! ! *. ."
rior street .
tte street . n •' . .
street . .
Qner's Sub. .
nan's Add. fayette street
•eet ....
:^e street .
"man street . ). L No. 17
nan street .
nd stieet . .
Material
Clay Pipe,
|
Size |
Length |
Catch |
Man |
Cost |
Cost per |
|
Inches. |
Feet. |
Basins. |
Holes. |
Property. |
Abutt. Ft. |
|
18 |
351 |
1 |
$ 274 69 |
.5606 |
|
|
15 |
475 |
1 |
2 |
439 8U |
.4887 |
|
12 |
232 |
.... |
1 |
108 80 |
.5438 |
|
18 |
6251 |
||||
|
15 15 |
560 1 755 1 |
7 |
7 |
1244 30 |
4167 ; |
|
12 |
325 J |
||||
|
18) |
• • • 1 |
||||
|
18 |
1072 |
||||
|
18) |
|||||
|
15 |
950 |
||||
|
12 |
358 |
■ .063^ |
|||
|
12 |
358 r |
9 |
17 |
2058 00 |
\ .4430 H |
|
12 |
204 1 |
.843 J |
|||
|
12 |
359 1 |
||||
|
10 |
140 |
||||
|
10 |
140 |
||||
|
10 |
332J |
||||
|
15 12 |
887 1 397 ( |
2 |
6 |
905 97 |
.4443 |
|
15 12 |
870 \ 314/ |
3 |
4 |
669 16 |
.4035 |
|
18 15 |
2021 1124/ |
1 |
' |
787 44 |
.3547 |
|
15 |
696 |
2 |
490 28 |
.4065 |
|
|
12 |
518 |
1 |
211 29 |
.5256 |
|
|
15 |
748] |
||||
|
121 |
. . . 1 |
||||
|
12 1 in |
1234 f |
6 |
9 |
1087 61 |
.5240 |
|
12 1 12 J |
1 ... 1 |
• |
|||
|
15 |
550 |
2 |
2 |
394 80 |
.4112 |
|
12 |
225 |
1 |
1 |
125 25 |
.5835 |
|
12. ]9 (■ |
860 |
2 |
5 |
437 64 |
.84 |
|
15 |
1095 |
3 |
2 |
569 16 |
.2790 |
|
18 15 |
8241 344/ |
2 |
4 |
816 04 |
.3862 |
|
12 |
554 |
.... |
2 |
314 80 |
.2980 |
|
181 18 r |
3801 |
||||
|
■ ■ ! |
|||||
|
12 15 |
275 1 181 f 251 1 |
4 |
5 |
806 15 |
.7010 |
|
15 |
|||||
|
12 |
155j |
||||
|
19900 |
44 |
76 |
$11,741 73 |
- |
Alley bet. Berry anj Wayue s
I CalliouQ Bin '. St. Mary'i I VanBuren B
i Fnrnan's A If TninI Btrei tti-nfli-M & i
|
T |
Size |
Leogtb |
Catcb |
"m^ |
OoBt |
Coat per |
|
|
Hole., |
|||||||
|
.etwe,toI Clinton St. |
ClayPipe. |
{8 |
^51 |
■ ' i' |
J |
' 439 8° |
|
|
isi |
..i! |
' |
' |
1244 30 |
4,6, |
||
|
^58 |
17 |
Wis 00 |
{ -1^ |
||||
|
of Leitb street . . |
U |
2114 |
|||||
|
10 |
|||||||
|
ot 2, fikinner's Sab. '. |
11 |
ii |
' |
° |
1)06 9- |
.4035 |
|
|
orth |
18 |
2021 |
|||||
|
SBtof Lafayette street |
12 |
™1 |
■■V |
1 |
211 20 |
||
|
:: |
\i |
0 |
9 |
1087 61 |
.5240 |
||
|
.fCasB street . . . |
|||||||
|
. R. E |
l |
''J |
')n |
? |
r |
125 21 |
■.5835 |
|
, of Horace Btreet . |
:: |
12 1 |
K60 '8241 |
3 |
2 |
afoie |
:L |
|
.7010 |
|||||||
|
:; |
!' |
S. |
|||||
|
TotaH |
moon |
44 |
76 |
811.711 7 |
Board of Public Work's Report.
.STATEMENT OF UNFINISHED WORK.
There remains under construction the follo\vin<4; contracts- awarded last year, that are not completed:
|
NO. KES. |
CHARACTER OF WORK. |
CUBIC YARDS. |
LINEAJ. FEET. |
WIDTH FEET. |
Al'IMiO'lMATE COST. |
|
38 40 41 42 43 1 25 28 |
Brick Sidewalk Street (Irailiug Brick Sidewalk Alley Grading Main Sewer ." Sewer . . |
317 619 1065 211 225 |
215 737 725 330 942 3740 3438 2692 157 |
5 5 32 5 12 |
$ 9().50 257.63 224.55 119.25 87.78 2,592.20 2,331.76 2,847.85 |
|
29 |
u |
82.65 |
|||
|
Totals |
2437 |
12976 |
$8,640.17 |
RECAPITULATION.
|
IMPROVEMENT. |
< H 2g |
I'ROl'ERTY. |
COST. |
|
|
CITY. |
TOTAL. |
|||
|
Streets Paved Alleys " Streets Graded Alleys " Sidewalks Paved Flagstone Walks Sewers |
5809 377 302<) 782 5977 531 19900 |
$27,150.07 728.21 533 96 lis 22 1,72701 2,214 18 11,741.73 |
$4,560.87 23.94 53.40 47.69 12.00 |
$31,710.94 752.15 587.36 118.22 1,774.70 2,226,18 11,741.73 |
|
Totals |
36402 |
$44,213.38 |
$4,697.90 |
$48,911.28 |
3yf la'ttiiieiil c f iil'lic m\m
1S93.
SECOND ANNUAL REPORT
Department of Public Safety,
1895.
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD,
Chas S. Bash, Chairman.
Rudolph Steger.
RuDOLPHus B. RossiNGTON, Scc'y
DEPARTMENT OFFICERS.
James Ligget, - - Superintendent of Police Force.
William Borgman, - - - Captain of Police Force.
Henry HiLBREcHT, - - - - Chief of Fire Force.
John Schroder, . . - _ City Electrician.
L. C. Hollendachek, - - - City Weigh Master.
William Ropa, ----- City Market Master. W. H. Brown, - - . - City Pound Master.
Department of Public Safety,
Fort Wayne, Ind., January ist, 1896. * To the Honorable Cliaiinccy B. Oakley, Mayor of the City of Fort
Wayne, Indiana : Dear Sir : —
The Board of Public Safety submits the second annual re- port of its department for the year ending December 31st, 1895.
We have caused an iiiventory of all the property controll- ed by this Department, and have ordered printed in full, as part of this report, the reports of the Chief and Superintendent of the Fire and Police Forces.
These reports are complete in detail and give an inven- tor)- of the possessions of the several departments and their operations for the year ending December 31st, 1895.
POLICE FORCE.
The Police Force having been entirely reorganized, wc now have a strictly non-partisan force, members of the same having been, most of them, born and raised within our own county, being therefore in touch with our people in all respects, and possessed of a thorough knowledge of our city and county in every wax- essential to an officer. The Board take a just pride in the work of our officers the past \'ear and believe as a rule the}- have given excellent service to the cit}-. While our boys are ambitious and take a just pride in the execution of
Board of Public Work's Report. 137
their work, they will not withhold information for their own use to the detriment of the department.
FIRE FORCE.
The Fire Force is now thoroughly organized, and this de- partment is in excellent shape. Our boys are, as a rule, active, bright, capable and sober, and are using the strictest economy in the management of the department.
The Central Engine House is equipped with a complete outfit of tools, lathe, etc., including a gas engine, and v\e arc now in shape to do all our own work in the way of minor re- pairs, thereby giving emploj'ment to our boys, as well as mak- ing a saving to the city.
The department has lived within its appropriations, and will the coming }'ear make a large saving in this department.
DISCIPLINE OF THE POLICE AND FIREMEN.
The Board of Safety believe that it is well to repeat our sentiments of last year, that no one should be emplo\'ed b\' the city, in either the Police or Fire Departments, who is ad- dicted to the use of liquor as a beverage. We have adoj)ted a rule for both of these departments, forbidding employes go- ing into or loitering about saloons, except as they are obliged to, in the discharge of their duties ; the cfticienc}' of the departments have been materially improved under the new rules.
We believe that citizens have a right to expect that all em- plo)^es of the cit\' shall be sober, polite and watchful of the interests entrusted to their care, and that they should be moral- ly good men in all respects. The positions they occup\- are such as warrant public criticism and their example as officers
■138 Board of Public Work's Report.
has more than ordinary influence on the communit)* at lari^e. Profanity is forbidden by the Board.
The Board has recently advised all employes in their de- partments that it is their desire and expectation that they will use reasonable diligence in the discharge of their current in- debtedness. The tax payers (whose employes they are ) cer- tainly have the right to demand this of all city employes.
UNIFORMS.
We desire to call }-our attention to the fact that the officers are all wearing the uniforms as designated for the employes of the different departments and in addition to the stars, belts, clubs, etc.. worn b\' our policemen, the city owns the buttons and special dies for making same worn by them, as well as by the Fire Department. These buttons being the pro- pert\' of the city are surrendered when any employe leaves the service of the cit\'.
The experience of all the principal cities of the United States has proven this a necessit)% and its importance especial- h' in time of fire or riot is apparent. Respectful!}',
Chas. S. Bash, rudolpiius b. rossixotox, Rudolph Steger,
Board of Public Safet\-.
REPORT OF
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
1895.
Report of Superintendent of Police.
Office of Superixtendent of Police, ) Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. ist, 1896. ^
To the Honorable Board of Public Safety :
Gentlemen : — I herewith present mv annual report of this department for the year endin^^ December 31st, 1895, showing list of the police force, number of arrests made, patrol wagon service, police call service, location of police boxes, salaries of officers and men, statistics of tramps, and other matters pertaining to this department, all of which is respectfully sub- mitted.
James Ligget,
.Superintendent of Police.
Report of Board of Public Safety.
141
|
Fort Wayne Police Force. |
||||||
|
Name. |
'Rank. |
Politics. |
I |
Height Ft. In |
Where Born. |
■r 0 |
|
Jaoies Liggett . . |
Superintend't |
Rep. Dem. |
185 |
5—8 |
Ohio . . |
1843 |
|
William Borgman . . |
Captain . . . |
185 |
5-in |
Indiana . |
I860 |
|
|
Henry Lapp ...... |
Lieutenant . |
Dem. |
201) |
5— llii |
Germany |
1847 |
|
Frederick G. Dassler , . |
Sargeant . . |
Dem. |
175 |
3— IH |
Indiana . |
1858 |
|
G. F. Jewell |
Sargeant • . |
Rep. |
180 |
tf-l.i. |
New York |
1856 |
|
Henrv Sander |
Patrol Driver |
Dem. |
160 |
') — 8 J |
Indiana |
1853 |
|
Frederick W.Gallmeier. |
Patrol Driver |
Rep. |
150 |
•)— lu |
Germany |
1850 |
|
William H. Hoham . . |
Station Clerk |
Rep. |
120 |
)— 4 |
Indiana . |
1866 |
|
Henry McMullan . . . |
Station Clerk |
Rep. |
135 |
1—7 |
Michigan |
1857 |
|
John Schroeder .... |
Electrician . |
Dem. |
145 |
>-65 |
Ohio . . |
1852 |
|
Louis C. Schlaudroft' . . |
Humane OfR'r |
Dem. |
165 |
)— 10 |
Indiana . |
1847 |
|
Jesse Patton |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
175 |
-,-10 |
Ohio . . |
1848 |
|
rheodore Hardendorf . |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
J 75 |
—10.^ |
Indiana . |
1853 |
|
Albert G. Foulks . . . |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
180 |
-.—10.'. |
Ohio . . |
1863 |
|
John VV. Flickinger . . |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
190 |
5—10 |
Ohio . . |
I860 |
|
Robert Phipps |
I^atrolman . . |
Rep. |
190 |
5—10 |
Ohio . . |
1856 |
|
A. J. Hines |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
190 |
5—10^ |
Ohio . . |
1857 |
|
Jacob M. Bower .... |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
190 |
5-10-^ |
Ohio . . |
1850 |
|
William F. Knock . . . |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
185 |
.5— Hi |
Germany |
I860 |
|
Edward Grim ..... |
Patrolman |
Rep. Dem. |
?oo |
6— |
Ohio . |
1860 |
|
Charles Spillner .... |
Patrolman . . |
200 |
5-9^ |
Germany |
1860 |
|
|
Henry J. Harkenrider . |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
195 |
5— 9.i |
Indiana . |
1853 |
|
Ernest Paul |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
200 |
5-1 l.i |
Indiana . |
1864 |
|
George Coling |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
185 |
6— |
Indiana . |
1870 |
|
Elijah E. Tanner .... |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
170 |
5-10 |
Ohio . . |
1S60 |
|
George J. Strodel . . . |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
200 ; 6— |
Indiana . |
1862 |
|
|
Abraham Goeglein . . . |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
205 |
5— lOi |
Ohio . . |
1860 |
|
James A. Richardson . |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
180 |
5~10i |
Indiana . |
1865 |
|
Job a Greer . . ... |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
20' » |
6— |
Indiana . |
1860 |
|
Robert Dii;kson .... |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
185 1.5— 9.', |
Scotland . |
1868 |
|
|
Bf-njamin H. Elliott . . |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
205I5--10 |
Indiana . |
1861 |
|
|
William Sommers . . . |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
210 |
6— |
Indiana . |
1861 |
|
Fi-ederick J. Buechner . |
Patrolman . . |
Rep. |
175 |
5—10 |
Ohio . |
1860 |
|
Lot F. Sharp |
Patrolman . . |
Dem. |
185 |
5— ll.i |
Indiana |
1862 |
|
,Tobn W. Aiken .... |
Patrolman . >. |
Rep. |
175 |
5—11 |
Ohio |
1k60 |
|
Georsre.Passino .... |
Patrolman |
Rep. |
170 |
5-11 |
New York |
1861 |
Republicans Democrats .
Total . Average Weight, (33 men) Average Height, (33 men) , Average Age (33 men) .
Indiana
Ohio
Micbiean
New York ... ...
Germany
S;-otland
3(5
. . . 185 pounds 5 feet, 11 inches .... 36 years
14
.12 1
142 Report of Board of Public Safety.
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEN IN POLICE DEPARTxMENT.
Superintendent I
Captain I
Lieutenant i
Sargeants 2
Clerks 2
Drivers 2
Station Master i
Detective i
Night Patrolmen i8
Day Patrolmen 6
Total 35
LOCATION OF POLICE BOXES.
12, Corner Berry and Calhoun streets. i6, " Main and Harrison streets.
26, " Columbia and Barr streets.
27, " Lewis and Lafayette streets.
31, " Harmer and Washington streets.
34, " Broadway and Taylor streets.
46, " Third and Wells streets.
52, " Manna and Wallace streets.
63, " Calhoun and Williams streets.
71, " Broadway and Pritchard streets.
72, " P'airfield Avenue and Williams street.
73, " Calhoun and Baker streets. 132, " Calhoun and Jefferson streets. 243, " h^ilton and Main streets. 251, " Main and Cherry streets.
Reporto f Board of Public Safety. 143.
SALARIES OF OFFICERS AND MEN PER ANNUM.
Superintendent Si,iOO 00
Captain gOO 00
Lieutenant 840 00
Sargeants 800 GO
Patrolmen -20 00
Station Master 720 00
Drivers ■ . 720 00
Clerks 480 00
Detectives 720 00
STATISTICS OF TRAMPS.
Iramps lodged in Januar}% 1895 ^^-O
" " February " 516
" " March " 1049
April '■ 7?>
" •' October " 116
'• " November" 277
" " December" 460
Total 33 1 1
RECORD OF PATROL WAGON SERVICE.
Number of Patrol Wagon runs 1 1 23
Miles traveled by the Patrol Wagon 1 196
Number of prisoners brought in 1 123
Number of prisoners taken to jail 673.
Number of sick or injured remo\ed to their homes or
to hospitals 93
144 Report of Board of Public Safety.
RECORD OF THE POLICE CALL SERVICE.
Total number of box calls answered 65,720
Bell telephone calls answered 28,310
Total calls answered by the clerks 94,030
NATIVITY OF PP.RSONS ARRE.STED.
Alabama I South Carolina 2
Colorado i Texas I
Connecticut 2 Tennessee 4
California 5 Virginia 5
District of Columbia .... i Wisconsin lO
Georgia 2 West X'irginia 4
Illinois 44 Belgium
Indiana 423 Canada
Iowa 7 I^ngland 6
Kansas 4 P^-ance I
Ken tuck}- 16 Germany lO
Louisana i Holland
Massachusetts 10 Hungary
]\Iar>-land 15 Isle of Man
Michigan 43 Ireland 59
Minnesota I New Zealand
Mississippi I Norwa}'
Missouri 5 Poland 2
IMaine I Russia 9
New jersey 7 .Scotland 5
New York 62 Switzerland 2
Nebraska I Sweden 12
North Carolina 2 .Syria 6
( )hio 153 Turke\', in Asia I
Penns\-l\ania 88 Wales I
Report of Board of Public Safety.
145
OCCUPATION OF pp:rsons arrested.
Armature Pullers 4
Agents 16
Bakers 8
Ikirglars 4
l^arbers g
Bartenders 1 1
Bicycle Makers I
Blacksmiths ig
Boiler Makers 11
Book Binders 2
Block Cutters 1
Book-keepers 2
Bootblacks 2
l^rass I-^inishers 4
I^rewers 2
Brickla}'ers 3
Buyers I
Broom INIakers 2
Butchers c;
Car Builders I
Cable Riggers i
Chair Makers i
Cementers 1
Callers i
Carpet Cleaners i
Carpenters 24
Carriage Makers I
Carriage Washers i
ID
Cigar Makers 12
Clerks 14
Coachmen i
Contractors 2
Cooks 6
Coopers 4
Coremakers 3
Dairymen' i
Detectives 4
Draughtsmen i
Dress Makers i
Druggists I
Dish Washers 2
Drivers I
Egg Packers ' 2
Pxlitors I
P^lectricians I
l^ngineers 4
karmers 31
P^inishers i
P^iremen 2
P^eeble Minded i
Morists 2
( iambi ers I
(rardeners 4
(iasfitters 4
Class Blowers 4
(ilass Cutters I
146
Report of Board of Public Safety,
Grocers i
Harness Makers 6
Handle Makers i
Hatters i
Horse Shoers i
Helpers 4
Hostlers 13
Hotel Clerks i
Housekeepers 32
House Movers i
Inventors I
Ironworkers 3
Jewelers 2
Jockeys i
Knitters 2
Laborers 289
Leather Cutters i
Linemen 4
Lathers i
Lithographer i
Livery Keeper i
Locksmiths I
Motorman i
Machinists 24
Masons 11
Merchant i
Messenger i
Millers 3
Miners 4
Molders 33
Nailmakcrs 2
Newsboys 4
No occupation 17
Oil Drillers
Oil Pumpers
Packers
Painters
Paper Hangers
Pattern Makers
Paper Makers
Pressmen
Peddlers
Photographers
Physicians 3
Plasterers j
Plumbers 10
Punchers i
Polishers 6
Porters i
Potters 2
Printers 13
Prostitutes 35
Railroaders 59
Reporter i
Rougher i
Runner i
Sail Maker i
Sailors 2
Saloonkeepers 49
Sawyers 4
Seamstress i
Servant i
Steam P^itters 3
Schoolbovs 6
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Stave Jointers 4
Stave Cutters 1
Sprini^makers I
Shoemakers g
Slater i
Stone Cutters 7
Tailors 6
Tool Dressers 2
Tanners 3
Trimmer I
Teamsters 21
Telegraph Operators 2
Tin Smiths 3
Tinker
Turner
Undertaker. ,
Upholsterer
Vagrants H
V^eterinar)' Surgeon
Wagon Makers
Waiters i
Watchman
Weaver
Wood Choppers
Window-Shade Maker . . . Wheel Maker
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Ages of Persons Arrested.
|
a; 15 |
1 8 |
a, 20 |
24 |
6 16 |
17 |
60 < 23 |
7 |
o O 11 |
c 10 |
6 |
Total. |
||
|
Between 10 and 20 . . |
13 |
170 |
|||||||||||
|
Between 20 and 30 . . |
40 |
29 |
35 |
70 |
49 |
50 |
39 |
25 26 |
48 |
14 |
19 |
444 |
|
|
Between 30 and 40 . . |
40 |
11 |
23 |
33 |
31 |
3'' |
25 |
25 19 |
32 |
10 |
13 |
294 |
|
|
Between 40 and 50 . . |
9 |
9 |
16 |
14 |
10 |
13 |
9 |
12 |
7 |
18 |
5 |
7 |
129 |
|
Between 50 and 60 . . |
6 |
11 |
4 |
6 |
s |
it |
10 |
14 |
o |
7 |
') |
3 |
82 |
|
Between GO and 70 . . |
4 |
2 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
28 |
|
|
79 |
1 92 |
147 |
9 126 |
1 125 |
101 |
1 101 |
63 |
1 118 |
1 44 |
48 |
0 |
||
|
Total |
112 |
1156 |
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SOCIAL CONDITION.
|
a |
OS |
a, |
6 a |
^ |
IX! |
1 |
i |
0 |
Total. |
||||
|
Married. . . Single |
29 83 |
25 54 |
29 63 |
29 118 |
30 96 |
33 92 |
14 87 |
28 73 |
29 44 |
17 101 |
12 32 |
11 37 |
276 880 |
|
Total . . |
112 |
79 |
92 |
147 |
126 |
125 |
101 |
mil 63 |
118 |
44 |
48 |
1156 |
ARRESTS BY DAY AND NIGHT OFFICERS.
|
^- |
|||||||||||||
|
c* |
1 |
t-5 |
bt |
C^ |
^ |
i |
Total. |
||||||
|
•-5 |
S |
< |
^ |
< |
^ |
O |
^ |
||||||
|
Dav |
4? |
39 |
39 |
70 |
87 |
70 |
48 |
46 |
25 |
54 |
25 |
15 |
566 |
|
Night |
04 |
40 |
53 |
77 |
89 |
55 |
53 |
55 |
38 |
64 |
19 |
33 |
690 |
|
Total. . |
112 |
79 |
92 |
147 |
126 |
125 |
101 |
101 |
63 |
118 |
44 |
48| 115 |
SEX OF PERSON ARRESTED.
|
6 106 |
Xi 5 74 |
03 5 87 |
< 15 132 |
9 117 |
6 n 10 115 |
94 |
til < 5 96 |
1 4 59 |
o |
> o |
a- Q |
Total |
|
|
Females. . . Males |
3 115 |
7 37 |
3 45 |
79 1077 |
|||||||||
|
Total . . |
112 |
79 |
92 |
147 |
12H |
125 |
101 |
101 |
63 |
118 |
44 |
48 |
115 |
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ARRESTS IN 1895— CLASSIFIED ^^ OFFENSES.
Intoxication
Vagrancy
Larceny
Assault and battery
Associatint^ with prostitutes
Prostitution
Violating liquer laws
Gambling
Insanity -
Carrying concealed weapons
Assault with intent to kill
Trespass
Peddling without license
Highway robbery
Riot
Picking pockets
Sabbath desecration
Fraudulent sales
Fast driving
Profanity
Burglary
Murder
Malicious Trespass. . . .'
Selling lottery tickets
Fighting
Criminal provocation
Fornifation
House breaking
Obtaining money by false pretenses.
Surety of the peace
Keeping gambling house
Indecent exposure of person
Receiving stolen property
Suspicious conduct
Cruelty to animals
Insulting a lady
Forgery
Runaway children
Exposing indecent pictures
Rape
Feeble-minded
Obstru(;tine a sidewalk
Witness in murder case
Interfering with an officer
Keeping chickens too near residence
Cruelty to children
Suspicion of larceny
Attempted rape
Jumping on freight trains
Impersonating an officer
Accessory to murder
Perjury
Obstructing a highway
Disorderly conduct
Total .
89 36 55 44
3G'40
; Total.
Fort Wayne, I\d., Jan. ist, 1896.
The following property owned by the cit}' is in use by the Police Department:
( )ne Superintendent's Desk $ 30 00
One Captain's Desk, (new) 22 00
Three Old Desks, $5.00 15 00
One Hat Rack i 50
Two Waste Paper Baskets i 00
Linoleum on Superintendent's Office Floor IQ 50
Twenty-seven Patrolmen's Stars, ( Si. 75 ) 47 45
(_)ne Sargent's, one Lieutenant's and one Chief of
Police Star, $1.75 each 5 25
Twenty-two I^elts, (50c.) and Twent\--t\\x) Clubs (25c.) 16 50
Twenty-one Police Whistles 3 15
Twenty-two Wrist Chains (90c.) Two Pairs of Nippers
(S1.25) 22 30
P\)ur Gross Police Buttons, ( $10.00 ) 40 00
Three Button Dies },2 00
Three Revolving Chairs 6 00
Six High-backed Oak Chairs 1 2 00
I'wenty-four Hotel Arm Chairs 1 2 00
( )ne Revolving Chair, Police Court " 3 00
One Large Writing Table, Police Court 10 00
Twelve Perforated Bottomed Chairs 10 00
Two Mai)s of City of F'ort Wa\'ne i 2 00
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Twenty-four new Rosewood Clubs (at 90c) 21 60
Twenty-four new Belts (at S2.Q0 ) 48 00
Two Bicycles (at $100) ... 200 00
One Marbleized Thomas Clock 5 00
Twenty-four new Police Whistles 4 00
One dozen new Wrist Chains (at goc) 10 80
Nine Fibre Spittoons 4 50
One Clock lO 00
I'our Inkstands and Ink, (50c.), Six Penholders (30c.) 80
Three Letter P^iles ( 50c ) i 50
Four Record Books I 50
Envelopes, Letter Paper and Scratch Blocks i 25
One Safe 5 00
Two Maps of United States 5 00
One City Director}- 5 00
One Gas Stove and Tubinjj; 1 1 00
Two Drinking Glasses lO
Two Towels ( 50c ), One Soap Dish ( lOc), 60
One Dust Pan 25
One Torch 50
Three Brooms, one Mop , 60
Nineteen Dark Lanterns (50c) 9 50
Six Red Lanterns 4 50
One Oil Can 25
P^ifty feet of one- inch Hose 7 50
Two Sprinklino- Cans 50
Three Wooden Pails 75
One Patrol W^agon 250 00
One Stretcher 5 00
Two Carriage Lamps 4 00
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One Pair of Pryers 75
One Hatchet 50
One Curry Comb (50c), one Brush ($2. 50), one Whip
(^1-25) 4 50
Two Horses for Patrol Wagon Service 275 00
One Scoop Shovel (75c), one Rake (25c) one Hay
Fork (25c ) I 25
One-fourth Ton of Hay (S4),Thirt\^ Bushels of Oats
(Sg-oo) 1300
One Set of Double Harness 20 00
One Pair of Blankets 6 00
Police Private Telephone System, including Apjiaratus,
Desk in Station, and Fifteen Patrol Boxes 3,000 00
Supply of Linament, Bandages, Adhesive Plaster,
and Iodoform 2 00
One F"eather Duster (old ) 75
Total $4,262 70
REPORT OF
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Report of m Chief of the Tire force.
Fort Wavxe. Ind., Jan. ist, 1896. To tJic Honorable Board of Public Safety of the City of Fort Way 71c : Gentlemen : -I herewith submit to }"ou the annual report of the Fire Department for the year ending^ December 31st, 1895. This report will be found to contain statements in detail of the condition of the department. A record of all fires and alarms that have occurred during the \'ear, the loss by fire on the propert}' and the amount of insurance on the same. During the past \ear the department responded to one hundred and fift}' alarms, an increase of twent\'-one o\er the previous year.
MANUAL FORCE.
The force at present consists of fort}'-fi\e men, as follows: One Chief, one l^^lectrician, six Captains, six luigincers, four- teen Drivers and seventeen Hosemen. I am pleased to sa}' that the discipline of the department has been almost perfect; but a few members ha\e been before the Board upon charges against them during the }'ear. The members ha\'e displayed great interest in the discharge of their duties, and the Board of Public Safet)- is entitled to e\'er\- credit for appointing none but sol)er and worth \' men.
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APPARATUS.
The apparatus in .service consists of five steam fire engines, five hose wagons, one four wheel hose carriage, one chemical engine, one aerial extension ladder truck, one city hook and ladder truck, one chief's wagon, one fire alarm repair wagon.
horsp:s.
The department has thirty-two horses in the service. They are in good condition with the exception of a few that are old and should be replaced by young horses the coming year.
hosp:.
There is, in the department, 11,200 feet of cotton hose.
FIRE AL.\RM TP:LP:GRAPH.
This branch of the department has been kept in perfect order under the management of PLlectrician .Schroeder. A large amount of work has been done during the past year, erecting new poles and extension of lines. Six new boxes have been added, and the system has been overhauled generally, placing it in first-class condition. The firm alarm system con- sists of thirty-two' miles of wire, sixty-one alarm boxes, and three private boxes, one hundred and forty battery cells, one bell striker, six combined gongs and indicators and one auto- matic eight circuit repeater.
ENGINE HOUSE. Engine House No. i. Headquarters of the fire department are located on Main street, between Barr and Lafayette streets. The building is a two
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story brick. The apparatus of this house consists of one first- class double Amoskeag engine, with a capacity of seven hundred gallons per minute, one hose wagon, one aerial extension lad- der truck, one Chief's wagon, one fire alarm wagon, nine horses, and eleven men. The repair shop connected with this build- ing is equipped with a three horse-power gas engine, one eigh- teen inch Lodge & Da\is lathe, one twenty inch swing upright Lodge &: Da\is drill press, one eight inch emery wheel, one forge, anvil and vises. All the repairs of the engines are done in this shop and nearh' all repairs on the other apparatus.
Kncixf: House Xo. 2.
Is located on Wallace street, between Lafayette and Clay streets. The building is a two stor\" brick. This is the oldest engine house in the cit\' and has been sonie\\hat dilapidated; but diu-ing the }ear the house has been thoroughly repaired, and is now in first-class condition, adding much to the comfort of the men as well as to the appearance of the house. All of the repairs have been done b)- the members of the department. The apparatus of this house consists of one first-class Silsb\- rotary engine, capacit\- of 700 gallons per minute., one hose carriage, one hook and ladder truck, seven horses, and eight
Ex(;ixE House No. 3.
Is located on West Washington street, between Harrison and Webster streets. The building is a two story brick. The apparatus of this house consists of one double fifty gallons Champion chemical engine, one hose wagon, four horses and six men.
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Engine House No. 4.
Is located on Maumee avenue between Ohio and Chute streets. The building is a two stor\' brick. The apparatus of this house consists of one third-class double La France en- gine with a capacit}- of 650 gallons jjcr minute, one hose wagon, f(jur horses and six men.
Engine House No. 5.
Is located on Broadwa}- between Hendricks and Lavina streets. The building is a two story brick. The apparatus of this house consists of one third-class double La Erance en- gine with a capacit}- of 650 gallons per minute, one hose wagon, four horses, and six men.
Engine EIouse No. 6.
Is located at the corner of Third and Wells streets. The building is a two stor\' brick. The apparatus of this house consists of one third-class double La Erance engine with a capacit}' of 650 gallons per minute, one hose wagon, four horses, and six men.
RECO^IMENDATIOX.S.
I again wish to call }our attention to the fact that the engine at No. 2 Engine House is not reliable, and as the en- gine is very old, having been in use since 1872, we consider the engine unsafe to carr\- over eight}' pounds of steam. It is liable to gi\e out at an}' fire. Some provision should be made the coming }ear for an ai)propriation to purchase a new en- gine. The hose carriage at this house is also old and should be replaced by a new hose wagon.
I would also recommend the removal of the Lowry h}-drants aiidrci^lace them with post h}'drants; the underground
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Lowr\- hydrants are not reliable and too complicated for fire department use. I would also recommend that hydrants be increased in the business portion of the city and near the large manufacturing districts, where hydrants are most needed in case of large fires. A hydrant at the corner of Berr}' and Clinton streets, corner Main and Court streets, on Columbia street between Calhoun and Harrison streets, corner Harrison and Pearl streets, on Calhoun street between Wayne and Washington streets, on Calhoun street between Washington and Jefferson streets, corner Calhoun and Railroad streets, corner Hamilton anci Clinton streets, corner Hamilton and Barr streets, corner Hanna and Hough streets.
In conclusion I wish to express m}- thanks to His Honor, the Mayor, and the Board of Public .Safety for the supiK)rt given me to increase the strength and efficienc}^ of this depart- ment; to the Superintendent and members of the Police force for service rendered at fires; to all officers and members of the city government for courtesies shown me, and to the officers and members of this department for the satisfactory manner in which they have performed their duties.
Respectfully submitted,
Henry Hilbrecht,
Chief of the Fire F'orce.
INVENTORY.
No. I Enginp: House.
I ist-class AmoskeagSt'incr. i Buggy, for Chief. I Preston Aerial Truck. i Line Wagon.
1 Hose Wagon. i Coal Wagon.
SUPPLIES ON STEAMER.
2 Lengths Suction Hose. 8 Feet Steam Hose.
I Oil Can.
1 Cold Chisel.
I Hydrant Wrench.
1 Monkey Wrench.
2 Play Pipes.
SUPPLIES ON WAGON.
I Pike Pole. I Monkey Wrench. I Hose Clamp. I Canvas Cover. I Rubber Bucket.
1 Hose Leak Stop,
2 Play Pipes. 1 Ball Nozzle.
SUPPLIES ON TRUCK.
2 5-Gal. Hand Extinguish's. 2 Torches. 2 Pompier Ladders. 2 Shovels.
I Coal Shove I Torch. I Poker. I Hammer. I Axe.
I Lowry Hydrant.
1 Hydrant Pump.
2 Hydrant Wrenches. 2 Hay Hooks. 2 Torches. I Axe. I Crow Bar.
1000 Feet iV.-'m. Cotton Hose
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I Wire Cutter. |
2 Axes. |
|
200 F^eet Rope. |
I Hose Clamp. |
|
3 Life Belts. |
I Door Opener. |
|
2 Hay Forks. |
I Crow Bar. |
|
I Hay Hook. |
6 Pike Poles. |
|
I Set Double Trees. |
|
|
HOUSE |
|
|
3 Dbl. SetSwinoin^- Harness. |
5 Whips. |
|
2 Sn'oic '• |
6 Wood Buckets. |
|
9 Horses. |
1 Dozen Brooms. |
|
9 Bridles. |
I Dozen Hose Spanners. |
|
1800 Feet 2ij ill. Cotton Hose. |
2 .Sprinkling" Cans. |
|
1 1 Beds Complete. |
I Gas Lighter. |
|
3 Brass Sliding Poles. |
3 Dusters. |
|
2 Wash Stands. |
2 Dust Pans. |
|
2 Desks. |
4 Mop Sticks. |
|
2 Tables. |
5 Snow Shovels. |
|
2 Revolving- Chairs. |
6 Hay Forks. |
|
17 Cane Bottom Chairs. |
I Scoop Shovel. |
|
12 Wood Chairs. |
2 Rakes. |
|
2 Bath Tubs. |
3 Ropes and Pulleys. |
|
I Heater and 3 Tanks. |
5 Curry Combs. |
|
I Copper Tank. |
5 Brushes. |
|
I Furnace. |
2 Saddles. |
|
3 Radiators. |
2 Bbl. Salt. |
|
2 Iron Stoves with Pipe. |
15 Tons Ha>-. |
|
3 Sheet-Iron Stoves, Pipe. 12 |
00 Bu. Oats. |
|
2 Jacks. |
5 Bu. Bran. |
|
I Looking- Glass. |
12 Tons Coal. |
|
I Book Case. |
I Set Line Tools Complete. |
|
3 Cit\- Maps. |
5 P'.xtra Horse Collars. |
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II Cuspidors. 4 Ivxtra Hydrant Wrenches.
3 Clocks. 50 Lbs. Waste.
I Mat. 2 Hose Expanders.
8 Horse Blankets. 4 Gongs on Apparatus.
50 Feet i-in. Hose. 27 Towels.
I Set Grates for Engine. I Towel Roller.
WORK SH01\
I 3 H. P. Gas PLngine. I Carpenter Bench.
I L. & D. Lathe with Tools. i Forge. I " Drill Press with Tools. 200 Lbs. Blacksmith Coal. I Emery W'heel. I (irind Stone.
Line Shafting and Pulleys. 2 Hand Saws. I Anvil I Step Ladder.
I Bellows. I Oil Pump.
I Force Pumi). 40 Cial. Machine Oil in Tank.
I Vise Bench and 2 Vises. 65 " H. L. " "
40 Gal. C}'!inder Oil in Tank.
(iAMKWKLL I'lKI': ALARM.
I Repeater, on Desk. I Trip.
I Switch Board, on Desk. i Tower Bell.
Lightn'g Arresters on Desk. i Bell Striker.
Galvanometer & Keys, " 3 Batter}' Stands.
I Gong and Lidicator. 148 Batter\- Cells.
Private Telephone System with Switch Board Complete on Desk.
No. 2 ENGINE HOUSE.
I ist-class .Silsb}- Steamer. i Truck with Ladders. I Hose Reel. i Coal Wagon.
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SUPPLIES ON ENGINE.
I Suction Hose. I Hammer.
I Set Ens
W
rencnes.
I Cold Chisel. 2 Monkey Wrenches. i Torch.
2 Oil Cans.
.SUPPLIES ON TRUCK.
1 Pompier Ladder.
2 Torches.
2 Hay Forks.
SUPPLIE
2 Torches. 1000 Feet 2 1, -in. Cotton Hose.
I Lovvry Hydrant. I Hydrant Pump.
3 Hydrant Wrenches.
1 Set Double Trees.
2 Picks.
4 Pike Poles.
ON HOSE REEL.
I Axe.
1 Hose Leak Stop.
2 Hose Clamps. 2 Play Pipes 2 Crow Bars.
7 Horses.
2 Brass Slidinij Poles. 50 Feet i-in. Hose. I Clock. I Towel Roller.
1 Step Ladder.
2 Iron Stoves with Pipe. I Desk.
1 Bath Tub with Heater 9 Beds complete.
3 Brushes.
3 Hay Forks.
2 Scoop Shovels. 1 Saddle.
HOUSE.
3 Set Dbl Swiny;ing- Harness. 250 Feet Rope. 6 Horse Blankets.
2 Mop Sticks.
20 Towels.
I SprinklinL,r Can.
21 Chairs. I Table.
I Cot.
3 Curry Combs. 3 Whips.
6 Buckets. 3 Rakes. 6 Brooms.
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I Vice. I Hand Saw.
I jack. 8 Tons Hay.
600 Bu. ()ats. 8 Bu. Bran.
3 Tons Coal. 2 Dusters.
I Dust Pan. lO Cuspidors.
I Snow Shovel. I p^orce Pump.
I -Saw. J., Bbl. Salt.
600 P^ect 2^ j-in. Cotton Hose. 3 Baskets.
I Extra Hose Reel. 2 Pulleys.
I Wash Stand. i Gas Lighter.
I Portable P^ors^e. i Anvil.
I Gong and Indicator. i Trip.
I Tower Bell. i Map, City of Fort Wayne.
No. 3 p:nginp: housk.
I Chemical PLngine. I Hose Wagon.
SUPPLIES ox CHEMICAL.
I Gong. I Bar.
1 PLxtension Ladder. i Hay Plook. 200 Feet Hose. i Hatchet.
2 Nozzles. I Torch.
2 Pike Poles. " i Monkey Wrench.
2 Axes. I Large "S" Wrench.
2 Leather Buckets. i Hydrant Wrench.
2 Acid Jars. i Cap Wrench.
2 Sacks .Soda. I Whip.
2 .Spanners. 2 Hitching Straps
SUPPLIES ON WAC;ON.
I (long. I Axe.
I Lowr\' H)-drant. i l^ar.
1000 P^cet 2i_>-in. Cotton Hose. 1 .Small Tip.
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2 Play Pipes. i Hose Leak Stop.
2 Torches. I Monkey Wrench.
2 Hydrant Wrenches. 6 Spanners.
2 Hitching Straps. I Whip.
I Canvas Cover. 2 Hose Clamps.
1 Canvas Apron. lOO Feet :>4-in. Rope.
HOUSE.
4 Horses. 4 Horse Blankets.
2 Sets Dbl Swing'g Harness. 3 PLxtra Hanging Bars. 4 Bridles. 4 Blind Bridles.
4 Lanterns. 4 L'on Feed Boxes.
1 Iron Water Trough. I Jack. 4 Stall Straps. 2 Rakes.
2 Scoop Shovels. I Shovel.
4 Iron Stoves with Pipe. I Stove Poker.
2 Curr\' Combs and Brushes. I Horse Comb. I Saddle. 3 Hay h^orks.
I Box Harness Soap. lO Tons Hay. 400 Bu. Oats. 6 Bu. JJran.
3 Loads Sawdust. 3 Loads Kindling.
4 Loads Shavings. I Vise.
I Work Bench. i Ladder, i Stay.
I Play Pipe, (P^xtra). I Scale.
I Sprinkling Can. i (ilass Acid Pitcher.
I Step Ladder. 2 Gal. Coal Oil.
I Coal Oil Can. 2 Torches (Fxtra).
100 P't. -''4-in. Rope and Pulle\'s. 75 P^t. -''4-in. Rope and Pulleys.
2800 Ft. 2'j-in. Cotton Hose. 50 ¥t. i-in Hose.
100 P^t. old Chemical Hose. 225 Pounds Soda. I Carbo}" Acid. 6 \V ood Buckets,
6 Brooms. i Copper Tank.
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2 Brass Sliding Poles. i Gong and Indicator.
I Trip. I Mat.
17 Window Curtains. 2 Dusters. •
I Dust Pan. 2 Mop Sticks.
1 Gas Lighter. i Box Tapers.
2 Wash Stands. i Bath Tub with Tank. 6 Cuspidors. 20 Towels.
2 Towel Rollers. 2 Looking Glasses.
6 l^eds Complete. 16 Chairs.
I Table. i Clock.
I Desk. I Map, City of P'ort Wa\ne.
No. 4 ENGINE HOUSE.
I 3rd-class LaFrance Ste'mcr. i Smith Heater.
1 Hose Wagon. 2 Tanks.
I Force Pump.
SUPPLIES on steamer.
2 Lengths Suction Hose. 3 Oil Cans. 2 Monkey Wrenches. i Torch.
I AproiL 5 Play Pipe Tips.
I Hammer. I Siamese Coupling.
I Set of Engine Wrenches. i P'ire Sho\el.
I Screw Driver. i Hydrant Wrench.
1 Cold Chisel. I Hose Spanner.
2 Lanterns. I Poker.
I Set Plxtra Grates.
SUPPLIES ox WAGON.
1000 P^eet 2>2-in. Cotton PIosc. 3 Play Pipes. I F^xtension Ladder. I Shovel.
I Canvas Cover. i Ball Nozzle.
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2 Axes. 2 rorchcs.
I Pike Pole. i Crow Bar.
1 Ha)- Hook. 4 Hose Spanners.
2 H}'drant Wrenches. I Hose Leak Stop. I Hose Clamp. i H\'drant Pump.
1 Stay. I Apron.
75 P^oot Rope.
HOUSE.
4 Horses. 2 .Set Ubl. ."^winoi'i;- Harness.
2 Whips. 1/5 Feet Rofx'.
2 Brass Sliding- Poles. . 50 P^eet i-in Hose.
4 Horse Blankets. g Brooms.
6 Cuspidors. I Mop Stick.
I Vise. I Hand Saw.
I Hatchet. 4 P^iles.
I jack. I Cot.
I Table. 7 Beds Complete.
1 Bath Tub. i Wash Stand.
2 Towel Rollers. 20 Towels. I Lookine;^ Cjlass. i Desk.
20 Chairs. 2 Dusters.
1 Mat. I Pulley.
I -Sprinklino- Can. I Gas I>i_i^hter.
1 Map, Cit}- of P'ort Wa)'ne. 2 Curr}- Combs.
2 Brushes. 3 Iron Stoves with Pipe.
3 Large Oil Cans. 6 Tons Ha}-. 400 ]^u. Oats. 3 Bu. Corn.
5 Tons Coal. 4 Wood Buckets. 2 Ha\- Forks. I .Scoop Sho\eI.
I Rake. I Basket.
I Saddle. 40 30-Foot Fire Alarm Poles.
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I Gonc^ and Indicator. i Trip.
No. 5 Engine House.
1 3rd-cla.ssLaFrance Ste'mer. i Hose Wagon.
SUPPLIES ON STEAMER.
2 Lengths .Suction Hose. 2 Horse Blankets. I Monkey Wrench. I Coal Shovel.
I Oil Can. i Spanner.
I Screw Driver. I Hydrant Wrench.
I Apron. I Torch.
I Set Engine Wrenches. i Poker.
1 Cold Chisel. 5 Play Pipes Tips.
2 Lanterns. I Whip.
6 Feet Steam Hose.
SUPPLIES ON WAGON.
1000 Feet 2i'2-in. Cotton Hose. 2 Axes.
I Ext. Ladder. i .Small Axe.
I Pike Pole. 75 P'eet Rope.
1 Hay Hook. i Shovel.
2 Horse Blankets. i Hose Leak Stop. I Hydrant Pump. i Crow Bar.
I Hydrant Wrench. i Ball Nozzle.
I Whip. 2 Play Pipes.
1 Monkey Wrench. 2 Tips.
4 Spanners. i Apron.
2 Torches. i Canvas Cover.
HOUSE.
1 Gong and Indicator. i Trip.
2 Set Dbl. Swinging Harness. 3 Stoves, with pipe. I Smith Heater. 2 Water Tanks.
4 Horses. 4 Bridles.
i68 • Report of Board of Public Safety.
1 Extra Bridle. 2 Brass Sliding Poles. 8 Brooms. 2 Mop Sticks.
7 Beds Complete. I Bath Tub.
2 Wash .Stands. 2 Towel Rollrs. 20 Towels. I Desk.
I Jack. I Hatchet.
1 .Sprinklino- Can. 6 Cuspidores.
2 P^iles. 1 Vice and Bench. I Hand Saw. i Cot.
I Table. 20 Chairs.
I Lookint^- Glass. I Mat.
1 Can Axle Oil. 8 Tons Hay. 300 Bii. Oats. 4 Tons Coal.
2 Dusters. 2 Dust Pans.
1 Saddle. 2 Horse Brushes.
2 Curry Combs. I Basket.
I Scoop Shovel. 2 Hay Forks.
I Rake. 4 Buckets.
1 Rope and Pulle}-. 50 Feet i-in. Hose.
2 Stays. I Force Pump.
2 Sponges. I Map, City of P^ort Wayne. 13 Window Curtains. I Siamese Coupling.
I Set F^x. Grates for .Ste'mer. 5 Gal. Coal Oil.
3 Gal. Machine Oil. 3 Gal. Cylinder Oil.
I Can Polish.
No. 6. ENGINE HOUSE.
I 3rd-class EaP^rance Ste'mer. i Smith Heater.
1 Hose Wagon. 2 Water Tanks.
SUPPLIES ON STEAMER.
2 Lenoths Suction Hose. i Torch.
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8 Feet Steam Hose. 2 Lanterns.
1 Set Engine Wrenches. 2 Oil Cans.
2 Monkey Wrenches. 5 Play Pipe Tips.
I Hammer. i Siamese Coupling.
I Screw Driver. I Set l^xtra Grates.
I Cold Chisel. i Canvas Apron.
SUPPLIES ON WAGON.
1000 P'eet 2)4-111. Cotton Hose. i Stay.
I P2xt. Ladder. 2 Play Pipes.
1 Canvas Cover. 2 Torches.
2 Axes. I Shovel.
I Pike Pole. I Crow Bar.
1 Hay Hook. i Hose Leak Stop.
2 Hydrant Wrenches. 2 Spanners.
2 Hose Clamps. 200 Feet Rope.
I Hydrant Pump.
HOUSE.
4 Horses. 2 Set Dbl Swinging Harness.
2 Brass Sliding Poles. 3 Iron .Stoves with Pipe.
7 Beds, Complete. i P^olding Cot.
I Bath Tub. i Table.
1 M ap , C i ty o f Fo r t Wa\- n e . 20 C h a i r s .
2 Wash Stands. 2 Towel Rollers. 20 Towels. 6 Cuspidors.
4 Horse IMankets. ■ 2 Whips.
2 Mops. 6 Brooms.
I Basket. i Scoop Shovel.
I Hay Fork. I Rake.
1 Saddle. 2 Brushes.
2 Curry Combs. 4 Horse Buckets. I Force Pump. 50 P^eet i-in. Hose.
J 70 Report of Board of Public Safety,
I Jack. I Hand Saw.
I Hatchet. 2 Files.
1 Vise. I Gas Lighter.
2 Dusters. 5 Tons Hay. 250 Bu. Oats. I Ton Coal.
3 Bu. Bran. i Trip.
I Gong and Indicator.
Members of the Fort Wayne Fire Force.
CHIEF OF THE FIKF FOHCE,
HENRY HILBRECHT.
sri'EKINTEXDENT OF FIllK AFAKM,
JOHN SCHROEDER. Engine House No. i.
Name.
Fenl Scliroeder Meinhard F. Reili Edward C Hill Peter Freiburger Nester Martin . Thomas Daily . John F. Huber . Fred Reinking . William Schwier . Benj. R. Stanbury John M. Fleishman
Position.
Ca])tain .
Engineer
Ex Enginee
Driver .
Dri\er
Driver .
Hoseman
Hoseman
Hoseman
Hoseman
Hoseman
Age
Nativity.
Indiana . Indiana . Indiana - Indiana . Indiana . Indiana Indiana . Indiana . Germany New York Indiana .
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Weight |
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5 ft. 7^; |
in. |
165 lbs. |
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6 ft |
1 |
in. |
170 lbs. |
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5 ft |
()}, |
in. |
)6() lbs. |
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5 ft |
8 |
in. |
180 lbs. |
|
5 ft |
9 |
in. |
180 lbs. |
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6 it |
170 lbs. |
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(\ ft |
1 |
in. |
200 lbs. |
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5 ft |
8 |
in. |
160 lbs. |
|
5 ft |
8 |
in. |
160 lbs. |
|
5 ft |
8 |
in. |
155 lbs. |
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5 ft |
7 |
in. |
175 lbs. |
Engine House No.
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Name. |
Position. |
Age |
Nativity. |
Height. |
Weight. |
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Michael Connors . . David V. North . . . p]manuel Hoch . . . Louis J. Nei man . . Frank J. Poerson . . Valentine Hartman . Gustave F. Hilgeman Meinhard Swart . • |
Captain . . Engineer . Driver . . Driver . . Driver . . Hoseman . Hoseman . Hoseman . |
56 44 29 30 35 33 27 31 |
Ireland . N Carolina Indiana . Russia . Indiana . Indiana . Indiana . Indiana . |
5ft.ll in. 5 ft. 8 in. 5 ft. 8 in. 5 ft. 7 J in. 5ft.l0 in. 5 ft. 8 in. 5 ft. 8 in. 5ft.ll in. |
170 lbs. 170 lbs. 150 lbs. 140 lbs. 200 lbs. 150 lbs. 190 lbs. 150 lbs. |
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Report of Board of Public Safety
t^xciixE House No.
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Name. |
Position. |
Age |
Nativity. |
Height. |
Weight. |
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I>ouis Steup . . (ieorge Klingman Edward Henschen Gottlieb Steup (ieorge W. Jasper Charles M. Kemp . |
: |
Captain . . Driver . . Driver . . Hoseman . Hoseman . Hoseman . |
41 29 28 35 85 23 |
Indiana Indiana . Indiana . Indiana . Indiana . Indiana |
5ft.lO in. 0 ft. 5ft.ll}in. 6 ft. 6 ft. 1 in. 6 ft. |
165 lbs. 170 lbs. 195 lbs. 165 lbs. 210 lbs. 160 lbs. |
Engine House No.
Name.
John Stahlhut Edward B. Lepper Edward Moody . . Frank Albreoht . Mead Gendlesparger John S. Welch . .
Position.
Captain .
Engineer
Driver
Driver
Hoseman
Hoseman
Nativity,
Indiana . New York p]n gland . Indiana . Indiana .
38 Indiana
Height. jWeight.
5 ft. 11 in.; 165 lbs. 5 ft. 8 in.: 155 lbs. 5 ft. 9 in. 160 lbs. 5 ft. 10 in. 17ulbs. 5 ft. 7 in. 160 lbs. 5 ft. 7 in. 140 lbs.
Engine House No. ^.
Name.
John Bak^r .... Edward Keech . . . George Trautnian . . Charles Winkelmeyer Elmer Bisel . ." . Andrew Baillie . . .
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Position. |
Age |
Nativity. |
Height. |
Wei gilt |
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Captain . . Engineer . Driver . . Driver . . Hoseman . Hoseman . |
37 39 31 32 29 24 |
Indiana . Pennsyl'ia Indiana . (Germany . Indiana Indiana . |
5 ft. 9i in. 5 ft. 9 in. 6 ft. 5 ft. 7.^ in. 5 ft. 7" in. 6 ft. |
200 lbs. 175 lbs, 190 lbs. 185 lbs. 150 lbs. 165 lbs. |
Engine House No. 6.
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Name. |
Position. |
Age |
Nativity. |
Height. |
Weight. |
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Jolin Zent Harry S. Soliust .... Christ Rohyans William Hensel .... Hugh Dix Henry Guth |
Captain Engineer . Driver . . Driver . . Hoseman . Hoseman . |
35 26 37 29 27 27 |
Indiana . W. Virgin. Germany. Indiana . Indiana . Indiana . |
oft.lUin, 5 it. 7' in. 5 ft. 8i in. 5ft.ll in. 5 ft. 8 J in. 5ft.l0 in. |
205 1V)S. 140 lbs. 165 lbs. 155 lbs. 160 lbs. 165 lbs. |
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Enc;ixe House No.
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Name. |
Position. |
Age |
Nativity. |
Height. |
Weight. |
|
Louis Steup Ueorge Klingmau . . . Edward Henschen . . Uottlieb Steup .... (leorge W. Jasper . . . Charles M. Kemp .... |
Captain . . Driver . . Driver . . Hoseman . Hoseman . Hoseman |
41 29 28 '60 85 28 |
Indiana Indiana . Indiana . Indiana . Indiana . Indiana |
5ft.l0 in. Oft. Sft.lllin. 6 It. 6 ft. 1 in. 6 ft. |
165 lbs. 170 lbs. 195 lbs. 165 lbs. 210 lbs. 160 lbs. |
Engine House No.
Name.
John Stahlhut Edward B. Lepper Edward Moody . . Frank Albrecht . Mead Gendlesparger John S. Welch . .
Position.
Captain .
Engineer
Driver
Driver
Hoseman
Hoseman
Nativity,
Indiana . New Yor; Englanil . Indiana . Indiana .
38 Indiana
Height. IWeiLdit.
5 ft. 11 in. 1(J5
5 ft. 8 in. b55
5 ft. 9 in. Kio
5 ft. 10 in. 17u
5 ft. 7 in. 160
5 ft. 7 in. 14(1
Engine House No. q.
Name.
Jolin Bakf^r .... Edward Keech . . . George Trautman . . Charles Winkelmeyer Ehner Bisel . . .
Andrew Baillie . . .
Position.
Captain .
Engineer
Driver
Driver .
Hoseman
Hoseman
Age Nativity
Indiana . Penusyl'ia Indiana • (lermany . Indiana Indiana .
Height.
5 ft. 9i 5 ft. 9 Oft. 5 ft. 7.\ 5 ft. 7" Oft.
Weight.
Engine House No. 6.
|
Name. |
Position |
|
John Zent Harry S. Schust .... Christ Rohyans William Hensel .... Hugh Dix Henry Guth |
Captain Engineer Driver . Driver . Hoseman Hoseman |
Age
Nativity.
Iiadiana . W. Virgin. Germany, Indiana . Indiana . Indiana .
Height.
oft.lU in 5 it. 7 in, 5 ft. 8i in, Sft.ll'in, 5 ft. 8i in, 5 ft.io" in
Weight.
205 1V)S. 140 lbs. 165 lbs. 155 lbs. 160 lbs. 165 lbs.
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DEPARTMENT OF
Kcdllli ttiul (llKl'dlW^,
lS9o.
REPORT OF
pj^Am(d (i| jilWItli (II i(((5'li^(,ifc4
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: Geo. B. Stemkx, M. D., Secretary.
Jacob Hetrick, M. D.
A. E. Van Buskirk. M. D.
For the Year Ending December 31st, 189^
Department of l)ealtb and Charities.
Fort Wayne, Ind., Jan. ist, 1S96. To the Hon. C. B. Oakley, Mayor of the City of Fort IVay/ie:
Dear Sir : — The Board of Health and Charities have the honor to present to }-ou the following- report, for the \'ear 1895.
The Department organized under the City Charter, has charge of all matters relating to public health and city char- ities.
The persons engaged in the different divisions of this de- partment tluring the year, are as follows : One Clerk, a Bac- teriolog-ist and Chemist, and three Sanitar}' Inspectors.
Morbaliby Report for 1895.
CAUSES (3F DEATH.
Accidental
Acute Respiratory Disease . .
Consumption
Cancer
Croup
Diphtlieria
Disease of Diirestive System. '• Urinary " " Circulatory " " Nervous "
Erysipelas
Malarial Diseases
Measles
Old Age
Puerperal Diseases
Scarlet Fever
Typhoid Fever
Unclassified
Still Bern
61 34'59 47 48 44 48 64 61 69 42 47 623
Total.
178
Report of Board of Public Safety.
MORTALITY REPORT— Continued.
|
Sex and Color. |
a 34 |
18 16 |
'0 311 29 |
S, 23 24 |
03' 26 21 1 |
6 c 20 24 |
26 22 |
6C < 34 29 |
1 30 31 |
1 34 34 1 |
> 0 20 |
6 Q |
Total. |
|
White Males " Females |
25 |
322 298 |
|||||||||||
|
" Females |
1 |
1 |
|||||||||||
|
42 |
|||||||||||||
|
Total |
61 |
'^1 |
.'^<) |
47 |
48 |
44 |
48 |
h\ |
61 |
68 |
47 |
623 |
|
|
Social Condition. |
16 24 "1 |
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Married |
20 30 (') 3 |
12 18 3 1 |
18 ~S 6 |
16 20 6 4 1 |
17 28 3 |
16 20 7 1 |
15 25 5 3 |
23 31 6 3 1 |
20 30 7 4 |
24 28 9 |
14 20 3 1 4 |
211 |
|
|
Sinjile |
296 |
||||||||||||
|
66 |
|||||||||||||
|
36 |
|||||||||||||
|
14 |
|||||||||||||
|
Total |
61 |
34 |
59 |
47 |
48 |
44 |
48 |
64 |
61 |
68 |
42 |
47 |
623 |
|
Nativity. |
6 40 1 1 10 1 |
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6 40 3 4 7 |
3 2() 4 1 1 1 |
5 42 1 5 6 |
3 30 3 4 5 |
4 30 3 3 6 |
6 30 1 3 |
3 31 7 |
8 49 1 3 1 |
8 39 |
3 30 |
4 29 3 1 9 "i |
59 |
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United States |
410 |
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England . . ... |
9! 1 |
26 |
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Ireland Germany |
1 13 |
6 |
28 79 4 |
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|
1 1 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
|||||||||
|
France |
1 |
1 |
\) |
||||||||||
|
Total |
61 |
^A |
59 |
47 |
4R |
44 |
48 |
64 |
61 |
68 |
4'> |
47 |
623 |
|
By Whom Certified |
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Physician |
()0 1 |
:!4 '3I |
54 5 59 |
45 2 47 |
47 1 48 |
42 2 44 |
47 1 48 |
64 64 |
60 1 61 |
65 4 69 |
41 1 42 |
45 2 47 |
603 |
|
20 |
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|
Total |
61 |
<V>3 |
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Report of Hoard of Public Safety.
1/9
Show mortalit}' b}- stated periods of life.
Under 1 year. .
From 1 to 5. 5 to 10 10 to 15 15 to 20 20 to 30 31 » to 40 40 to 50 50 to 60 60 to 70 70 to 80 80 to 90
Over 90
Unknown ....
Total .
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6 |
2 |
8 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
4 |
10 |
9 |
11 |
5 |
61 |
|
12 |
4 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
9 |
8 |
13 |
11 |
14 |
11 |
11 |
|
3 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
4 |
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4 |
5 |
4 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
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7 |
5 |
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3 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
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6 |
5 |
6 |
2 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
3 |
3i |
|
6 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
() |
1 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
o |
4l |
|
6 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
|
6 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
|
3 |
2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
9 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
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|
1 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
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1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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1 |
1 |
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4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
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|
61 |
34 |
59 |
47 |
48 |
44 |
48 |
64 |
61 |
69 |
42 |
47 |
Total
76 117 66 49 47 57 40 41
BIRTHS FOR 1895.
|
s eS |
.n & |
< |
a |
0/ a 3 1-5 |
3 |
<1 |
0 |
1 40 |
0 Q 32 |
Total. |
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|
Males |
30 |
40 |
31 |
3 1 |
3'» |
28 |
32 |
3) |
33 |
35 |
391 |
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|
Females. . . |
36 |
34 |
^1 |
38 |
32 |
37 |
29 |
33 |
27 |
35 |
39 |
33 |
414 |
|
Total.. |
66 |
74 |
72 |
68 |
62 |
65 |
61 |
63 1 60 |
70 |
79 |
|