The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-18

In presenting this report for the year
1890, we are more and more reminded
of the weakness of the hum an race, and
the dependent condition Of many upon
others each succeeding year bring TO our
notice new cases Of unfortunate persons
who have been brought down 10 poverty
and destitutiOn = some through their
own vices and mismanagement, while
many others are reduced by mans inhu-
manity TO man, and the inheritance of
the ills and weakness Of the flesh, as
well as the slovenly and Indifferent hab-
its of their ancestors, and are subjects not
only of pity, out of the care Of the public.
Each year the provisions made for the
supper; Of the poor Is to be more highly
commended, and the wisdom Of our fa-
/ thers in framing the laws making such
ample provisions for the poor IS greatly
to be admired and appreciated, while the
aim Of the present should be 10 more per
I feet the system Of caring for the unfortu-
nate in life. While there has been a
great improvement in the management
I of the Home, yet We do not claim per
fection, and invite the counsel and sug-
gestions of the public as to the bet er
management and making the condition
/ of the inmates more comfortable, with
but a small expense to the county.
u,
of visits from citizens of the county dur
/ ing the year to the Home, and their ex-
pressions of sympathy and kind com
ments in regard to the condition and
management of it.
The suggestions made by the Board of
I Public Charities and their Representatives
on their annual visits were kindly reeeiv-
ed and are being acted upon. All are in
terested in.the poor, for these you have
with you always and all rejoice that the
citizens Of the county have provided so
well for their support.
Much is due for the successful manage
ment of the Home to the present steward
and matron their untiring energy and
great interest shown IN every department,
and have added many new features and
comforts 10 the inmates.
In the retirement Of Mr. Fike as a di-
rector the remaining members Of the
board desire TO say that he was an eff
cient officer, who looked after the inter
ests of the Home and the comforts Of the
poor, as we'll as the interests of the taxi
bles.
FARSI AND BUILDINGS.
During the year the farm has been re-
lined and considerable amount of fer
tilizers placed upon it, which has brought
it MP TO higher state of cultivation than
before, the results of which are very per-
ceptibie, as the certified report Of the
steward hereto attached will show.
The buildings never looked better or
we've in finer condition. The brick house
wa painted and papered throughout.
The barn was repainted and a large and
well planned pig pen was erected, all of
which were badly needed, and added
very much to the appearance of the I
the Home.
Arrangements have been made to place
a steam apparatus ia the house to heat
the same, in compliance with the recon-
mendaIious Of the Grand Jury.
The use Of the old frame asylum build I
ing has been abandoned, except in few
cases, and viii be replaced by g new
building during the year.
STOCK.
The stock on the farm is in fine order.
The entire supply of milk, cream and
butter has been furnished, while much of
the beef and all the PORK have been raised.
A number Of fshort-horn bulls and sheep
were sold, and have now two good horses
which are for sale, as the colt raised and
a horse purchased take their place. The
cattle will compare fayorabiy with any
in the county.
CHILDREN MAINTAINED AND BOUSD OFT.
There are seven children over two an
lnder FIVE years Of age maintainef ia
private families at cost Of s39e0 each