Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Newport, R. I.” in chapter 15, section c.15.18, page 54 of Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 13.:
...The commissioners secured legislation in 1870, which was more complete than that of 1867, and gave the town full authority to carry on the water works as a municipal industry.
George H. Norman of Newport, R. I. , a contractor who had been successful in building water works, was chosen from three who estimated, and a contract signed May 24, 1870.
He agreed to do the work and take his pay in town bonds, whic...
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