The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1886-11-25

To the Honorable, the Court of Common
Pleas of Stark County, Ohio, and the
Board of State Ch8rltiee:
The Board of Visitors TO the Uharlta.
BILE and Correctional Institutions OF
Stark county, appointed at the February
term of Court 1886, have the honor to
make the following report upon the con
dltiOn and management Of the same:
The Board organized March 28.h by
the election of John F. Reynolds as
President, and Il. B SsxtOn Secretary
Their visits to the different institutions,
have at all times been made without
giving notice, and the Board have with.
ont exception, whether In body or by
Committee, been cordially received, and
every facility afforded them for
thorough ins' ectiOn.
PARAMOUNT CHILDREN's HOME.
This institution, the object Of which
Is to furnish temporary home for the
homeless children CT The district, has a
warm place in the hearts of all The
Superintendent ard MstTOn, Nr. and
Mrs. Neisz, are deVOting themselves
heartily to the interests of the Home,
and the welfare of the children In
trusted to their care. The appearance
and manner of the little inmates, gave
evidence that they were well cared for.
Nothing was observed In the main
building or the cottages to which exc p
Iicns could be taken. Several of the
out buildings designed for the accom-
modatiOns of the children, need atten-
tiOn, as they cannot be kept In proper
condition. The filuYis from them was
quite offensive and perVaded the
grounds around. Disinfectants and
deOderizers were recommended, which
suggestion has since been carried out,
There Is need of new barn on the
place, as the present one is old and d.
lspidated, and inadequate to house the
crops, or give proper shelter to the
stock.
Number Of inmates.
Males ''.'..'''.''.'''''''''l5
The general health of the institution
during the past year has been good.
Number of deaths, three. Per capita
expense Of maintenance, $65.
THE COUNTY INFIRMARY.
Considering the fact that the lnfr
mary building has been in use over
fifty years, the committee was agreea-
bly, surprised to find IL throughout 80
neat and clean. There was every indi
cation about the inmates that they we're
as happy and conteDted as they we'll
could be under the circumstances. Ap
pearancss indicated that the sick and
those confined to bed received proper
care and attention, The time has come
when provision should be made for
new Infrmsry. Il would be more in
accord with the wealth and standing of
our county.
The new building for the insane pre-
sents a fine appearance; and the inter
nal arrangements for the accOmmOda
tiOn of that unfortunate class, all that
could be desired, save the plan of heat
ing, which has proven q complete fail
uFe, as at our last visit the wards we're
warmed with stoves. Upon whom the
blame should rest for this culpable fail
ure we are not prepared to say; but are
inclined to arraign the County Commits
siOneTs, as upon them rests the resDOn-
sibility of expending the peoples money
judiclOusly. They should not have per
mitted heater to be introduced, with
out obtaining a guarantee and security
that 1t would work satisfactorily.
Number Of paupers at last report. .1e6
Admitted during theyear .l28
Births .......................... 8
Total
Died
DEchAr2eu.' ''''''''llo
TOTAL.
Remaining. l95
DAy
Expense for support Of Inhrmary for the
Outdoor relief. I2,S8763
s2OO4z45
Received from other counties for care Of
nonresident paupers, and for board and
lodging of pay patients ................. $84232
The cost OF tobacco for Inmates for the year
amounts t0............ ................... 2lL66
OOst OF IurugS'''''''..'.'.'' '''''''' %oI4S
The committee are unanimously Of |
the opinion that it Is wrong to supply |
thdse people with an article not neCes-
gary to their health or comfort, demOr- /
alizlng In Its influence, the use Of which |
has been factor In bringing them to |
their present condition. The medical |
member of the Board, does not hesitate |
to say, that In view Of the small pro.
portion Of inmates who really require |
medical treatment, the expenditure for |
drugs Is extraVsgant.
Our County Infirmary has become an |
expensive institution, and 1t should be |
the aim of the Directors to reduce the |
number of inmates to the minimum. To
this end the obligations of relations |
should be looked after, and If possible |
made to pay at least part of the ex |
pense of keeping. Proper medical treat |
ment should be provided in order to re- |
store health, or remove disability, and
suitable employment sought for those |
able to work for hire. A close eXamina- |
tion should be made on entering, of the |
ply steal and mental condition of every
pauper, as we'll as of his, or her, personal |
history, and this recorded in book |
kept for that purpose. The legal settle |
ment of psupers should be scrutinized, |
in order that dependents belonging to |
other localities may be transferred to |
the care of their friends, or to the proper |
authorities. In this way individuals |
may be saved from becoming chronic |
paupers.
Besides, each locality is made to bear Its |
own Legitimate burdens, and attention
is thereby directed to local abuses that |
are the sources Of pauperism. Close |
Watchfulness and the exercise Of intel |
Iigent Judgment Is the duty Of all Off |
ciaIs. eeDeCially those who have the dis