The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-03-11


In presenting this report for the year
1890, we are more and more reminded
of the weakness Of the human 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 to poverty
and destitutiOn - some through their
own vices and mismanagement, while
many others are reduced by mans inhu-
msnity to man. and the inheritance of
the Ills and weakness Of the flesh, as
well as the sloyenly and Indifferent hab-
It's of their ancestors, and are subjects not
only Of pity, but Of the care of the public.
Each year the provisions made for the
support ofthe poor is to be more highly
commended, and the wisdom of our IA
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 20 more per-
feet the system of caring for the unfortu-
nate in iife. While there has been a
great improvement in the management
Of the Home, yet We DO not claim per-
fection, and invite the counsel and sug-
gestions OF the public as 70 the better
management and making the condition
Of the inmates more comfortable, with
but small expense TO the county.
We were much pleased at the increase
of visits from citizens of the county dur
ing the year to the Home, ami 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
Public Charities and their representatives
on their annual visits were kindly receiv-
ed and are being acted upon. All are in
teres;ed inlthe 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 10 the present steward
and matron their untiring energy and
great interest shown in every department,
and have added many new features and
comforts to the inmates.
In the retirement Of Mr.. Fike as di-
rector the remaining members of the
board desire to say that he was an eff
cient officer, who looked after the inter
esss of the Home and the comforts of the
poor, as vel as the interests of the taxi
bias.
FARM AND BUILDINGS.
Daring the year the farm has been re-
lined and considerable amount Of fer
tilizers placed npon it, which has brought
it u, 10 higher state Of cultivation than
before, the results Of which are very per-
ceptible. as the certified report of the
steward hereto attached will show
The buildings never looked better or
were in finer condition. The brick house
wa painted and paPered throughout.
The barn was repainted and large and
well planned pig pen was erected. all of
which we're badly needed, and added
very much to the appearance of the
the Home.
Arrangements have been made to place
a steam apparatus in the house to heat
the same, in compliance with the recom-
mendations Of the Grand Jury.
The use Of the old frame asylum build
ing has been abandoned, except in few
cases, and viii be replaced by 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 short-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 viii compare favorabiy with any
in the county.
csusnasS MAINTAINED AID BoUxD ctr
There are seven children oFer two and
under fes years Of age maintained in
private families at cost of s5900 saca