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1900 Board of Commissioners' Report

Annual Reports for the Year Ending Dec. 31, 1902

Engine Co. No. 1

170 Fourth St, between Morrison & Yamhill.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
1	S. Creighton	Foreman	37	Lineman	170 Fourth St.
2	Henry McMullen	Engineer	54	Engineer	170 Fourth St.
3	Geo. Baldwin	Driver	39	Teamster	170 Fourth St.
4	Wm O'Brien	Driver	24	Teamster	170 Fourth St.
5	W. H. Walgamot	Extraman	28	Dentist	170 Fourth St.
6	Matthew Geldard	Extraman	34	Carpenter	170 Fourth St.
7	E. A. Stinson	Extraman	24	Lineman	170 Fourth St.
8	O. Hart	Extraman	36	Carpenter	170 Fourth St.
9	John E. Neilson	Extraman	39	Steam Boat Captain	170 Fourth St.
10	C. N. McIntyre	Extraman	31	Trimmer	170 Fourth St.

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--84, Telephone--39, Still--16.

Hours in service: 110.

Transfers: C. Anderson to driver of Truck 1; Wm. Harrow to driver of Chemical 1; A. E. Austin to Foreman of Hose 1.

Resignations: Bert Eides, C. Marceil, E. Heath.

Inventory: 1 engine, 1 two-horse wagon, 4 horses, 2125 feet of (cotton) hose, 2 double sets of harness, 1 second-class Clapp & Jones engine and heater.

Engine Co. No. 3

Seventeenth & Washington Sts.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
30	W. Winter	Foreman	41	Upholsterer	544 Taylor St.
31	W. Wachser	Engineer	67	Engineer	Engine House
32	W. St. Clair	Eng. Driver	31	Teamster	Engine House
33	J. Dillaine	Horse Cart
		Driver	25	Plumber	Engine House
34	G. Connally	Extraman	31	Plumber	472 Burnside
35	H. Peterson	Extraman	30	Gas Fitter	Engine House
36	J. McCloud	Extraman	30	Janitor	Engine House
37	R. Rosenthal	Extraman	29	Upholsterer	486 Washington

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--105, Telephone--7, Still--7.

Hours in service: 70.

Transfers: D. J. Merwin to Truck Co. 3; J. Frazier, from Engine 4; V. Ritter to Truck Co. 3; M. t. King to Truck Co. 3; J. Frazier to Engine 5; G. H. Wigg to Hose Co. 1; W. Gerdes from Hose Co. 6.

Resignations: D. B. Patton, W. Gerdes.

Inventory: 1 fourth-class Silsby engine fully equipped, 3 horses, 1 double set of harness, 1 single harness, 1600 feet of hose, 1 two-wheeled hose cart.

Engine Co. No. 4

370 Fourth St, between Montgomery & Mill.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
40	J. Simpson	Foreman	34	Lamp Trimmer	425 Fifth
41	T. Richardson	Engineer	40	Engineer	370 Fourth
42	J. Field	Eng. Driver	45	Teamster	369 Third
43	G. Stokes	Hose Driver	35	Teamster	370 Fourth
44	H. Wise	Extraman	30	Plumber	268 Market
45	J. Wendorf	Extraman	30	Groceryman	262 Clay
46	T. C. Baird	Extraman	38	Lamp Trimmer	370 Fourth
47	E. Krause	Extraman	44	Cementer	208 Sheridan

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--75, Telephone--23, Still--3.

Hours in service: 105.

Transfers: T. Richardson, as engineer; G. Stokes, driver.

Resignations: B. Webb, engineer, March 31^st, 1900.

Inventory: 1 third-class Clapp & Jones engine, 1 two-wheel hose cart, 3 horses, 3 sets of harness, and 1850 feet of cotton hose.

Engine Co. No. 5

Front, bet. Gibbs & Whitaker.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
50	F. E. Harmer	Foreman	26	Electrician	820 Water
51	C. Feldman	Engineer	33	Engineer	805 Front
52	Jas. Frazier	Eng. Driver	34	Teamster	811 Front
53	L. Riley	Hose Driver	26	Teamster	813½ Front
54	F. Hobkirk	Extraman	34	Tinner	814 First
55	Theo. Senn	Extraman	35	Plumber	652 First
56	Geo. Capen	Extraman	29	Salesman	811 Front
57	Wm. Ryan	Extraman	23	Mason	811 Front

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--27, Telephone--4, Still--6.

Hours in service: 46:40.

Transfers: Jas. Frazier, eng. driver.

Resignations: F. Capen, eng. driver.

Inventory: 1 fourth-class Amoskeag engine, 1 hose wagon, 2 ten-gallon Babcocks, 4 horses, 2 sets of double harness, 1500 feet of cotton hose, 100 feet of rubber hose.

Engine Co. No. 7

East Third & East Pine

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
70	W. Smith	Foreman	33	Cabinet Maker	Engine House
71	G. Stewart	Engineer	45	Engineer	Engine House
72	W. Morrison	Driver	35	Teamster	28 East Third
73	D. Penney	Driver	30	Teamster	Engine House
74	F. Robinson	Extraman	35	Bicycle Repairer	26 East Third
75	A. Powell	Extraman	32	Barber	Engine House
76	P. McGrew	Extraman	38	Teamster	335 East Oak
77	F. Roberts	Extraman	24	Merchant	Engine House

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--32, Telephone--2, Still--3.

Hours in service: 73:35.

Transfers: D. Penney, April 9.

Resignations: S. Penney to Truck 4, April 8.

Inventory: 1 fourth-class Waterous engine, 1 hose wagon, fully equipped, 4 horses and harness, 1950 ft. of hose.

Engine Co. No. 8

287 Russell St.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
80	J. F. Wilson	Foreman	38	Carpenter	298½ Russell
81	E. G. Fanning	Engineer	32	Machinist	287 Russell
82	L. P. Brown	Eng. Driver	45	Teamster	287 Russell
83	Oscar Russell	Hose Driver	26	Teamster	287 Russell
84	C. E. Orr	Extraman	37	Cigar Dealer	298½ Russell
85	Geo. Smith	Extraman	39	Carpenter	734 Albina Ave.
86	Henry Eggleston	Extraman	23	Cigar Dealer	528 Williams Ave.
87	N. R. Donlan	Extraman	29	Machinist	462 Vancouver Ave.

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--18, Telephone--6.

Hours in service: 19:33.

Appointments: J. F. Wilson, Henry Eggleston, Geo. Shipley, sub.

Transfers: J. F. Wilson.

Resignations: M. A. McEachern.

Inventory: 1 third-class Clapp & Jones engine, 1 hose wagon, 4 horses, 2 double-set harnesses, 1400 feet cotton hose, 1500 feet rubber hose.

Truck Co. No. 1

Fourth Street, between Morrison & Yamhill

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
100	F. Dowell	Foreman	30	Boilermaker Helper	168 Fourth
101	A. Richardson	Driver	37	Teamster	168 Fourth
102	W. Garrin	Extraman	30	Lineman	169 Park
103	W. Aspland	Extraman	28	Lineman	168 Fourth
104	A. McClaine	Extraman	38	Lineman	168 Fourth
105	M. Duffy	Extraman	38	Lineman	168 Fourth
106	S. Glendon	Extraman	33	Floorman	350 Taylor
107	J. Kincaid	Extraman	38	Line Foreman	327 Alder
108	P. Jackson	Extraman	28	Sign Painter	168 Fourth
109	J. Errickson	Extraman	--	Lineman	168 Fourth

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--66, Telephone--32, Still--17.

Hours in service: 67:20.

Appointments: Dowell, foreman, May 23; Errickson, extraman, May 23; Jackson, extraman, April 1.

Transfers: Anderson, to driver Chemical No. 2, May 12.

Resignations: Parkinson, May 23; Sweeney,^April 1. Richardson appointed driver May 12.

Inventory: 1 first-class Hayes truck, equipped, 3 horses, 3 sets of harness, 32 feet of cotton hose.

Truck Co. No. 2

368 Fourth St, between Montgomery & Mill.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
120	R. Canute	Foreman	25	Clerk	Truck House
121	O. F. Hussey	Driver	46	Engineer	Truck House
122	W. M. Ramsdell	Extraman	31	Blacksmith	Truck House
123	W. A. Groce	Extraman	31	Teamster	Truck House
124	W. R. Castleman	Extraman	29	Electrician	Truck House
125	C. W Ryan	Extraman	39	Carpenter	Truck House
126	C. W. Smith	Extraman	24	Teamster	Truck House
127	W. M. Smith	Extraman	28	Painter	Truck House

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--67, Telephone--21, Still--5.

Hours in service: 57:45.

Transfers: R. Canute from extraman to foreman; W. M. Ramsdell from foreman to extraman.

Inventory: 1 second-class Hayes truck, 3 horses, 1 set tripple harness.

Truck Co. No. 3

511 Glisan Street, bet. Fourteenth & Fifteenth

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
130	W. B. Sloan	Foreman	42	Electrician	Truck House
131	M. T. King	Driver	28	Teamster	Truck House
132	E. H. Parker	Extraman	34	Lineman	Truck House
133	L. Fried	Extraman	29	Butcher	Truck House
134	R. B. Castle	Extraman	24	Harness maker	Truck House
135	W. R. McAlister	Extraman	26	Druggist	Truck House
136	W. C. Slaughterback	Extraman	35	Planeman	Truck House
137	J. W. Holman	Extraman	24	Lineman	Truck House

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--51, Telephone--29, Still--3.

Hours in service: 77:00.

Appointments: B. F. King, J. Dillane, J. W. Holman.

Transfers: G. W. Stokes to engine 4, D. J. Merwin from engine 3; T. D. Richardson to engine 4; W. B. Sloan from truck 4.

Resignations: D. J. Merwin, W. Myer, V. P. Ritter, E. Walsh, B. F. King.

Transfers: W. N. St. Clair to engine 3, V. P. Ritter from engine 3, W. R. McAllister from hose 1, M. T. King from engine 3.

Inventory: 1 third-class truck, 2 horses and harness.

Truck Co. No. 4

390 Holladay Ave., between Union and Grand

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
140	C. F. Neale	Foreman	33	Carriagesmith	Truck House
141	W. D. Heath	Driver	32	Teamster	Truck House
142	R. Gee	Extraman	37	Carpenter	Truck House
143	H. Lokey	Extraman	32	Plumber	311 Cherry
144	C. Jacobsen	Extraman	38	Lineman	66 East Ninth
145	M. Corliss	Extraman	25	Boilermaker	Grand Ave & Davis
146	G. C. Parrott	Extraman	26	Longshoreman	Truck House
147	I. N. Williams	Extraman	33	Trimmer	142 Grand Ave

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--42, Telephone--7, Still--1.

Hours in service: 63:45.

Appointments: I. N. Williams

Transfers: C. F. Neale from chemical 3, C. P. Campbell from Truck 4 to chemical 3.

Inventory: 1 third-class Hayes truck, 3 horses, harness, complete.

Hose Co. No. 1

69 Second St.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
160	A. E. Austin	Foreman	32	Fireman	Company Quarters
161	D. J. Merwin	Driver	29	Teamster	Company Quarters
162	M. McNulty	Extraman	35	Longshoreman	Company Quarters
163	J. F. Hickey	Extraman	25	Teamster	Company Quarters
164	Robt. King	Extraman	35	Plumber	Company Quarters
165	G. H. Wigg	Extraman	25	Painter	Company Quarters

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--84, Telephone--23, Still--8.

Hours in service: 84:55.

Appointments: W. McAllister, W. O'Brien, A. E. Austin, D. J. Merwin.

Transfers: W. McAlister to truck 3, G. H. Wigg from engine 3, W. Harrow from engine 1, W Harrow to chemical 1, W. O'Brien to engine 1.

Resignations: W. O'Brien, M. J. Driscoll, Wm. Brown.

Accidents at fire: Robt. King, hand hurt.

Inventory: 1 four-wheel hose carriage, 900 feet rubber hose, 2 horses and harness.

Hose Co. No. 2

First Street, between Madison and Jefferson

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
170	W. R. Kerrigan	Foreman	37	Stone Mason	Hose House
171	J. H. Price	Driver	31	Teamster	Hose House
172	A. T. Mills	Extraman	38	Shoemaker	Hose House
173	Geo. Kronenberg	Extraman	24	Clerk	Hose House
174	Geo. Zeller	Extraman	47	Porter	Hose House
175	W. A. Wynkoop	Extraman	24	Tinner	Hose House

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--84, Telephone--16, Still--5.

Hours in service: 93:00.

Inventory: 1 four-wheel hose carriage, 2 horses and harness, 1800 feet cotton hose.

Hose Co. No. 3

367 East Seventh Street

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
180	H. M. Burt	Foreman	38	Expressman	381 East Eighth
181	E. V. Borden	Driver	29	Painter	363 East Seventh
182	J. E. Wolff	Extraman	28	Draughtsman	450 East Sherman
183	D. S. Painter	Extraman	36	Chairmaker	230 East Seventh
184	H. W. Reubinstein	Extraman	30	Bicycle Repairer	365 East Seventh
185	Chas. H. Phillips	Extraman	30	Salesman	373 East Seventh

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--22, Telephone--6, Still--1.

Hours in service: 54:10.

Inventory: 1 Amoskeag hose carriage, 1 set double harness, 1300 feet cotton hose.

Hose Co. No. 5

East Thirty-fifth and Belmont Streets.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
115	B. J. Depenning	Foreman	38	Pressman	141 E Thirty-fourth
117	J. T. Bodwell	Driver	41	Teamster	271 E Thirty-fourth

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--3, Still--3.

Hours in service: 5:35.

Appointments: B. J. Depenning, Sept. 3, 1900.

Resignations: C. R. Flemming, Sept. 3, 1900.

Inventory: 1 four-wheel hose carriage, 8500 feet hose, 2 horses, and one set double harness.

Hose Co. No. 6

329 N. Twentieth, between Quimby & Raleigh

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
60	J. A. Versteeg	Foreman	31	Teamster	Hose House
61	J. H. Gotcher	Driver	32	Teamster	Hose House
62	F. Baldwin	Extraman	27	Wool Man	Hose House
63	Chas. Rice	Extraman	23	Teamster	Hose House
64	P. D. Hull	Extraman	35	Stevedore	Hose House
65	F. C. Harlow	Extraman	30	Raftsman	Hose House

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--25, Telephone--26, Still--6.

Hours in service: 92:40.

Appointments: J. A. Versteeg, Feb. 28, foreman; W. Rae, April 18, extraman; Chas. Rice, April 24, extraman; P. D. Hall, July 10, extraman; W. M. Todd, July 10, extraman.

Transfers: A. W. Dolson, to chemical 1, February 28; A. E. Austin, from chemical 1, Feb. 28; A. E. Austin, to engine 1, April 30; W. R. Gerdes, to engine 3, July 10.

Resignations: P. H. Melis, April 12; W. Rae, July 10; W. M. Todd, Oct. 7.

Inventory: 1 hose wagon, fully equipped, 1600 feet cotton hose, 2 horses, 1 double set harness.

Chemical Co. No. 1

69 Second Street, between Oak & Pine

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
11	A. W. Dolson	Foreman	34	Lather	69 Second
12	W. Harrow	Driver	31	Teamster	69 Second
13	C. O. Haines	Pipeman	26	Fireman	69 Second

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--68, Telephone--24; Still--10.

Hours in service: 74:20.

Transfers: A. E. Austin to hose 6; A. W. Dolson from hose 6; W. Harrow from hose 1.

Deaths: T. Springer, died Oct. 28.

Inventory: 1 double 80 gallon Champion chemical engine, 250 feet chemical hose, 2 horses, 1 double set of harness.

Chemical Co. No. 2

273 First Street, between Jefferson & Madison.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
14	C. Evans	Foreman	29	Painter	268½ First
15	Chas. Anderson	Driver	31	Teamster	273 First
16	Z. S. Elliott	Pipeman	36	Porter	273 First

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--65, Telephone--15; Still--6.

Hours in service: 54:05.

Transfers: Chas. Anderson from truck 1, May 12.

Resignations: Archie Graham, May 12.

Inventory: 1 double 60 gallon Champion chemical engine, 250 feet chemical hose, 2 horses, 1 double set of harness.

Chemical Co. No. 3

Union Ave., between Holladay Ave. & Hassalo St.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
17	D. M. Lloyd	Foreman	42	Blacksmith	Engine House
18	Frank N. McMahon	Driver	24	Teamster	Engine House

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--32, Telephone--9; Still--1.

Hours in service: 44:45.

Appointments: C. P. Campbell to chemical 3, pipeman, March 31.

Transfers: C. F. Neale from pipeman chemical 3, to foreman truck 4, March 31; C. P. Campbell from pipeman chemical 3, to foreman chemical 4, June 30.

Inventory: 1 No. 3½ Champion chemical engine, double 60 gallon tank, fully equipped, 2 horses and harness.

Chemical Co. No. 4

Highland.

badge	name	position	age	occupation	residence
112	Chas. P. Campbell	Foreman	28	Laborer	Ockley Green
113	Edwin J. Davey	Driver	26	Bookkeeper	434 East Seventh

Number of alarms responded to: Bell--8, Telephone--5; Still--1.

Hours in service: 17:55.

Appointments: Edwin J. Davey, Sept. 1.

Transfers: Chas. P. Campbell, from chemical 3, July 1.

Resignations: Geo. Cadwell, July 1; E. Cadwell, Aug. 20.

Inventory: 1 double 60 gallon tank, No. 3½ Champion chemical engine, fully equipped, 2 horses and harness.