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March 3rd, 1828 AD (search for this): chapter 15
sometimes able to save nearly all by their concentrated and harmonious action. The introduction of better engines and systematic procedure at fires has rendered the society so little needed that it has almost lost its existence. Sept. 19, 1796: Voted to procure a new engine. These engines served the purposes of the town till a late period. The firemen were selected from the most reliable and energetic of all the citizens; and, once a month, each engine was examined and played. March 3, 1828: Voted that the selectmen be a committee to examine and consider the necessity of procuring a new engine for the west part of the town. 1828: The first record of the organization of a new engine-company. 1831, the town voted to give a supper each year to the firemen. Nov. 14, 1836: Voted to purchase a new engine. Nov. 9, 1835: The town voted that the fire-engines may be employed to water ships, and that proper compensation be required therefor. March 6, 1837: At this time ther
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