The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-03-05

Court, Cranu jury, ana the pdpilc-
All of which is respectfully submitted and
certified this 18th day of February 1890.
G. +. SCHMUcKER,
j. NJ FIKE.
Attest ALEX HUNTER,
l.. c. CoLBoRS, Clerk. Poor Directors.
In presenting this, their report for the year
1889, the public, as well as the directors
should feel proud of the great and magnani-
nous provisions made for the care, support
and maintenance of the poor, unfortunate,
and distressed people of the county. Every
year its blessings are being more and more
tell and appreciated, with comparatively
small cost to the taxables of the county.
And since the laws Incorporating our
Home, and the general laws pertaining TO
the same have been more rigidly enforced
and observed, the Home is rid of many of
the disturbing elements. and many more
comforts added. which make it inviting aud
pleasant to the inmates.
The many visits made TO the Home
by prominent citizens, the reports of the
Grand Jury, show what pride the peo-
pie have in the Home. and the great
sympathy they manifest for 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-
fairs and duties pertaining to the manage
ment Of the Poor House.
Farm and B,didiaqs
The farm is in a better state of cultivation
than was ever known. Reference to the re-
port of the Steward will fully confirm the
assertion. AT present it presents fine ap-
pearance. The buildings are in good repair,
except the wash-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
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 will be repaired
They have also had the barn and stables
repainted, which look we'll They have also
contracted for the building of new pig 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
zion, and will likely be acted upon in the
near future.
Stock.
The stock on the farm is in good order
the cows furnishing all the milk cream aud
butter used at the home besides, for the
past several years, they have sold a number
of head. thoroughbred shorthorn bull
was purchased last year, and in time the
stock will be.greatly improved
The horses are good, yet getting old, sew
eral being on the farm for upwards of TWEEN
ty years. The colt purchased last year will
take the place of one in few years, when
they will be disposed Of
Children and Outdoor Charities.
The children out in private families, and
indeniuTed have all good homes and are
well treated, only one complaint having been
made. which was Immediately looked after
by the Directors. The sympathy of the pub
lie is enlisted in behalf Of the unfortunate
and orphan children, which insares, to
certain extent, good treatment.
The applications for relief are more fire.
quent each year and is perhaps one Of the
most difficult tasks, in many instances, to
know who are deserving Of the charity of
the county, or when imposed upon. Many
of the cases now on the record receiving aid
will be called into the home, believing they
can be maintained aud made more comfort
able, at less expense, than at the amount
given them.
Ltmates.
The inmates at the Home have all the
comforts they could desire, without being
extravagant. There have been but few com
plants, and many expressions of praise for
the comforts and kind treatment granted
them, which is evidenced from the fact that
two of the inmates, since their admission TO
the Poor House. received a pension from
Government, but who still desire to stay,
rather than go away.
The Steward and Matron are untiring in
their efforts to make all comfortable, and
relieving the suffering and distressed Too
much praise cannot be given them for the
interest they have shown, and the care they
have taken, in the welfare of the Poor
House.
Deaths.
There were eleven deaths at the Home
during the year, all of whom had lived out
their allotted time, and when the summons
came each was ready for the great change.
Religious services were held every month
by Elder Weyand, and on one occasion by
Rev. Beal Services were also held at each
funeral.
In closing this report the Directors hold
ing over desire to call the attention of the
public to their appreciation and esteem of
G. F. Schmucker. the retiring Director. His
sterling integrity, unbiased judgment, his
faithful performance of his duties, and the
interes, he manifested in the management
of the Poor House, peculiarly fitted him for
the office.
We would further state that at the meet
ing of the Association of Poor Directors of |
the State, held at Altoona, the Board was
honored by Mr. Fike having been selected
as one Of the Vice Presidents of the Conven- |
ton.
SCHEDULE a"
List of inmates maintained and employed by
the Directors Of the Poor Of Somerset County in /
the House Of Employment during the year 1888, /
together with the age, sex, time OF adnls-
sion, etc.