The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-12


the name. ace, date OF admission. and dis
charge OF tue inmates. the names aud resi-
dence ofthose assisted elsewhere; also, the
names Of childnn maintained in private
ftmilies. under the Act OF Assembly approv-
ell the 18th day Of JIue. 1888. and The
amounts paid for their maintenance.
Also. an account OF the repairs made con-
dillon Of the buildings and farm, aud all
other item, which may be OF interest TO the
C1nrt Grand Jury ani the public.
Anof which is respectfully submitted and
ceruded this &c day of February 1880.
G. F. sCHMUCKER,
J.. NJ. FIKE.
A.,es,.- ALEX HUNTER,
J. c. Coin1KN, Clerk Poor Directors.
IN presenting this their report for the year
$50. the public. as well a. the directors
should feel prou Of the great and masnani-
NOUS provisions made for the care. support
and mainlenaace of the ppor, unfortunate
and distressed people OF the county. Every
wear its blessing are being more and more
felt aud appreciated. with comparatively
smsli cost a. the taxables Of the county
Anl since thc laws Incorporating our
Hon-. aul tne general laws pertaining to
the same have been more rigidly enforced
aud observed. the Home is rid Of many of
the disturbing elements. and many more
comforts added which make il inviting and
pleasant 10 the inmates.
rha many visits made TO the Home
hg prominent citizens, the reports OF the
Grand Jury show what pride the peo-
p'e have in the Home and the great
sympathy they manifest Tor the poor and
unfortunate in life. The Directors return
thanks to the generous public for the many
expressions Of praise. advice and support
given them in the administration Of the af-
lain and duties pertaining TO the manage
ment OF the Poor House
F,irm and Baiiiiags.
Tue farm is in better state Of cultivation
than uas ever known. Reference 10 the re-
mort Of the StewaId will fully confirm the
assertion. At present it presents fine sp-
l,earanoe. Tie buildings are in good repair,
except the wssh-house. which will have to
be rebuilt the coming year, on account OF
its being badly erected in the first place
During the year the Directors repaired a
good portion Of the large brick house by re
painting and papering many of the rooms
which has greatly improved their appear
ance, and by another year the balance Of the
building 0ill he repaired
They have also had the barn and stables
repainied which look we'll They have also
cos.tracied for the building Of a new pix pen
and water closets, both Of which are badly
needed, and were recommended by tue
Grand Jury. The other recommendation OF
the Grand Jury. healing the buildings by
steam, is now having their careful consider.
ton, and viii likely be acted upon in the
ne,r future.
S9ct.
The stock an the farm Is in good order
fhe COWS furnishing all the milk, cream and
butter used at the home besides. for th,
past several years, they have sold number
OF head. A thorou ghbred shorthorn bul
was purchased last year, AMI in time th'
stock will be greatly improved.
The horses are good, yet getting old, sew
eral being on the farm for upwards of twen
" years. The colt purchased last year viii
take The place Of one in few years, whel
they will be disposed Of
Ciadoca and Outdoor Charities.
The children ont in private families, am
indenturel have all god homes and ar
well treated only one complaint having bee
made. which was Immediately looked alie
l,y the Directors. The sympathy Of the put
lt- is enlisted in behalf of the unfortunat
snd orphan children, which insures, TO
certain extent, good treatment.
The applications for relief are more fl
quent each year, aud is perhaps one Of th
most difficult tasks. in many instances,
know who are deserving Of the charity I
the county, or when imposed upon. Nan
81 the cases now on the record receiving al
will be called into the home believing the
can he maintained and made more comfor
able. at less expense. than at the amour
given Them.
TEmafcs
TIC inmates at the Home have all Il
rouioris they could desire, without beiI
extnvagaut. There have been but few col
g,laints. and many expressions of praise {
the comfOris and kind treatment grant
them. which is evidenced from the fact tn
tso of the inmates, since their admission
she Poor House. received pension fro
Government but who still desire TO sta
upber than 20 away.
The Steward and Matron are untiring
their efforts to make all comfortable, al
relieving the suffering and distressed. 7
much praise cannot be given them for I
interest they have shown. aud the care th
have taken. in the welfare Of the Pc
House.
Deaths.
There were eleven deaths at the Hul
during the year, all Of whom bad lived {
their allotted time, aud when the summo
came esch Vas ready for the great change
Religious services were held every mon
by Elder Weyand. and on one occasion
Tlev Beal. Services were also held al ca
funeral
In closing this report the Directors ho
ing over desire TO call the attention Of
public TO their appreciation and esteem
G r. Schmucker, the retiring Director.
sterling integrity. unbiased judgment,
faithful performance Of his duties, and
interest he manifested in the mansgem,
af she Poor House. peculiarly fitted him
the oGice
We would further state that at the me
ing of the Association Of Poor Directors
the State. held at Altoona. the Board !
hoaored by Mr. Fike having been selec
a. one Of the Vice Presidents OF the Conv
zion.
SCHEDULE a"
Iist Of inmates maintained aud enpioyed
ths Ilirtciors 0f the Poor Of Somerset Cuunt,
r1e House " Employment during the year ]
Vws<her With ihc age, EEK, time OF adj
zame Ave Admitted and
Albright Eml A. June l5. -
Asisi AIsS'S Tseo Se Is bee Dec n. n - d-ea Feb
B,okmsns - Oct 81 sept /. :
Iioucher Jonas s. Aug. ~. '6i
triskey Rudy % Jau- * -
flroxn John - FEB "a ~
Bu,h Rohed 81 July n. - died Aue g
Brant ~ 81 Mar. 6. ~ elOp- Apr y
0nrad Jacob 81 Feb l. -
fioIlrrryrnan - June " -