The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-19
FRIENDLESS WOMEN'S 0 N
The Work and Aims for Which the In
stitution Has Been Organized.
It's Financial Condition and Present Require
ments-Annual Meeting and Election Of
Trustees and Board Of Managers.

Indianapolis Home for Friendless Women held
their annual meeting yesterday. Reports were
presented showing the charity to be one of great
usefulness, ard at the same time one that has
been less before the public than others of no
greater claim on the peoples support. In the
trustees report, given below. is q complete ex-
hibit Of resources, accompanied by a brief state
ment of what the home has done for destitute
and unfortunate women. But there are one or
two features of interest not mentioned. The as
~sistance obtained from the County Commissioners
enables the managers of the home to care for
many women and children who would otherwise
be compelled to seek shelter and food at the Poor
Asylum. There is very little chance" said a
lady interested in the charity, ITO reclaim women
after they once 60 to the poor-house. We take
them in, give them a home, encourage independ-
ence and self-respect until they are able to care
for themselves. Our first efforts were largely
devoted to the redemption of the frail sisterhood.
but the scope Of the institution has been en-
lsrged In caring for the destitute, who would
otherwise escape assistance out Of the Poor Asy-
lum.n
The institution has ground enough for garden
cultivation. On this vegetables are raised in
sufficient quantity to supply all the needs of
lady continued, I'VE raise all the chickens we
want. The inmates are taught to make comfort
ables, and required to do laundry work. You
see. it is not a place of idleness, but one where
work lie plenty. Young girls sent to the hospital
are taken in charge by the Home when they are
DISCHARGED by the doctors as COnyal0SCoQt. With
us they have time to recover their full health.
and, in the meantime, the managers are seeking
homes for them. Our matron Is very particular
in inquiring into the antecedents OF applicants
for the Homes bounty. She often finds that
women are sent here from other places. These
cases are disposed Of by sending the persons
back to the place from which they came. The
institution is designed for the benefit OF the poor
women and children of Indianapolis and Marion
county. Ours is a quiet charity, and does more
good than the public has any idea of. AS an
example: Notlong ago, during one OF the coldest
nights, a woman and baby were found at the
Union Depot with no protection OF dress, except
the lightest calico and scarcity Of garments for
the woman, while the baby was wrapped in an
old blanket. They were brought to the Home,
fed, clothed and provided with a good place"
The old board of trustees was reelected. as
was that of the managers. OF the trustees, Col.
Merrill was elected secretary and treasurer in
place of Mr.. Hubbard, who has gone to Califor-
MIA. However, he retains his membership on
the board. the other officers OF which are the
Rev. N. A. Hyde, president; A. L.. Roache, vice
president, and D.. E. Snyder, auditor. The Off
GERS of the managers are Mrs. Eliza Newman,
president; Mrs. Jane Ketcham, first vice-presi-
dent and Mrs. Franklin Landers. second vice.
president; Mrs. N. A. Hyde. secretary. and Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Todd. treasurer.
The treasurer's and secretary's report for the
year ending Jan. ], 1886, was as follows:
Debtor to Resources of the Home for 1885.
Interest on Mr.. II I. Peaks legacy per
VIM. S. Hubbard, treasurer of the board
of trustees of the Home. $3o9.OO
Fund from County Commissioners for board
and shelter of transient women and chill
dreus per VIM. s. Hubbard. treasurer. 10000
Proceeds of lecture by Prof. Scott Batter. 1O2. 80
Contributions by First Presbyterian Church 1O7.OO
Second Presbyterian Church .......... 5000
Tabernacle 26.38
Plymouth Church. 1900
St. PaulPs Episcopal Church..-.-.... 1900
Christ's Episcopal Church. .......A. 24.O3
Third Christian TAO
Friends Church. I.oO
Mayiower Church. 3.24
Roberts Park 500
Thanksgiving collection Central Christian
Union Thanksgiving services First Presby-
terrain Church 1928
during $3.50
Membership annual ees-..-----... $500
Funds received on our donation day.. 249.75
Work fund of the inmates Of the Home. 929.59
$2,O51.02
Creditor BY Expenditures for The Home during 1885.
Debt of $4O.75
Matron's SALARY 800. OF
Assistant matron's salary. 5000
Police night watchman. 13.00
n 1000
Fuel for the 199.45
Clothing for inmates. 60.75
Oil for painting floors, drugs, stationery. 1886
Sewing machine, range and repairs on the
Dulloln8 G1o.Vo
Wages paid for work in yard and garden
and cooks $500
Current expenses of the Home for 1885,. S53.7O
Balance for 97.43
,051.02