Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-06-28
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! The benevolent institqtiOns:nt Bemlnt County
are tnase IN WHICH her people may have Just pride
and that they are well kept and cared for, should
be the concern of every taxpayer Many are SC
situated that they cannot visit them, and to such
this article may prove of interest "Oyer the hill tC
| the pGorhOuse " may clearly designate to some
the character OF pencYQient institutions IN some To-
calties, but will not apply to our County Home 0r
"Infrmary." As the buildings and surroundings
have been fully described, we will not consume
space but wish as briefly possible to express cur
views as TO the care and management of the In
firmary. As a disinterested party we propose to
take the safe and middle ground giving our honest
and hearty approval of things rielCed them,
not exercising the rigid scrutiny of a legally ap-
pointed committee on duty, nor the indscrimate
praise of modern taffy Singer
Our first visit was during the Directorship of
Joseph Bailey, William Lodge and Jno. C. Kintner,
with John SidebOttOm, Esq, as Superintendent
At that time we We're much impressed with the
cleanliness, GIder and good business management
which prevailed and much is due that Board for
the careful attention and econimical expenditure
which was prominent feature during their official
terms.
Worthy offOrt Is deserving OF just cOmmendatiOn,
and we cannot speak too highly Of the present
Board, MeSsrs. McC0nnaughy, Clark and Lodge
all well-knOwn to the people of the county as hui
name, capable gentlemen, with the business quail
ficatiOnS which so well fit them for the position
they occupy, nor of Mr.. SidebOttOm, his wife
family, and all who contribute in such an efficient
manner to making the lniirmary what it ShuUd he,
hdle for the friepdteSs, Mr. s. and wife are well
tfpd fdr Their i9sitlu- POSSESSED OF kindly hearts
they ar are ready for any appeal, and at the same
nf their "th0tisald and one cares we caud only
fail TO speak, and none but they could perceive and
experience the WEAKNESS, care.and annoyance Of
their daily life. Beside the regular cares Of tile
day, the showing Of visitors through the large build
lngs and grounds is fatging indeed yet al are
ceiyed pleasantly, treated cOuTteOuSy, and no en-
couragement is given any one to treSpaSS on the
bOuntleS of the taxpayers Of Belmont county. In
glancing over the books we ind that Mr.. s. has
saved the taxpayers the neat sum of three thous-
and ninety-three dollars by economical, careful
management, and the cutting down OF expenditure
We found the buildings ScrupulOuSly clean. neat
ment as suggested by Mr.. SidebOttom in raising
liip staani and water pipes fran brnest,, th iave
lneHt OF the asenient tQ the lolsts ih6'e, where
they are easy OF access.
Tha Insane department. one Of the most difficult,
was exceedingly clean and orderly, and every pro-
mates.
The farm was in excellent condition, with as fine
q filed OF wheat as could be found in the county.
Ine gardens were well Kept, and vegetables ul all
Kinds were abundant From the fragments Of the
nara u siaUgDtef house aud Ice house have been
constructed. Beeves are slaughtered for the ln-
UTtSSeO
are run into the refrigerating room of the ice house.
This room will also keep the meat from freezing in
winter. Owing to u loss Of ice some beef Will have
to be purchased during the summer. These build
ingS cost but a small expenditure of money.
Good bread, good beef, and wholesome food is
the rule and not the exception.
To sum up briefly, we would say that the present
Board of Directors and the worthy Superintendent
who received their unanimous approval, should
have the confidence and assistance Of the people
of the county, and if they VIII verify this article
u visit of Inspection we feel that they Will be rs
much impressed as we were with the business
qualifications and with the superior and faithful
management OF all concerned
During our recent visit it was our pleasure to
meet Mr.. W. H. Coss and Mr.. William carp, two
prominent citizens of Martins Ferry, who think
can fully approve of any statements made in the
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