The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1892-03-09

and are constantly planning and doing
those things which ifthey were clothed
in their right mind would be the last
thing they would do, and be horrifying
TO them in the extreme, then indeed
should this class Of unfortunate beings
have our first aud greatest care, our love
and cur prayers
In every instance where il was thought
that they could be benefited, by being
removed TO the hospital, II was done and
many have been greatly benefited and
some restored TO their reason.
OUTDOOR RELIEF.
The outdoor relief is enc Of the most
troublesome questions the Directors have
10 deal with. To know who are worthy?
10 know II It is necessary TO relieve? or
whether IN many cases it Is not encoursg-
ing dependence and idleness. In some
cases the relief granted IS surely help,
and relieves from distress and want and
is greatly appreciated.
INMATES.
During the year there we're an average
OF seventy-one inmates in the Home, all
o whom appreciate the comforts thus
provided for them. And while many
were brought there unwiIlingly, some
even by force, yet after being there some
little tine, you could hardly induce them
70 20 away, especially If they we're TO en-
dure the privations they suffered before
being brought there.
They are all comfortably clad, good,
wholesome and abundance Of food pre-
pared for them. Warm rooms and com
Portable beds to sleep in. When sick,
they are carefully waited upon and have
the benefit Of an eminent physician 5
treatment and medicine.
Those who can and desire to read are
supplied with the newspapers published
in the county together with books and
magazines.
Each year a Harvest Home feast is
prepared and celebration given. While
all the National days are observed in a
manner corresponding TO the surround
ings and place. At Christmas-tide Santa
Clause paid each one visit and made
the hearts Of these poor and unfortunate
people glad by a small remembrance.
DEATHS.
There were seven deaths at the Poor
House during the year, which is smaller
mortality than any ike place in the
country, remembering that many, if not
all come there broken in health and
greatly afflicted with the the ills Of life
The greater number who died lived
out their allotted time, one Of whom at
tanned the extreme age of92 years.
But death is no respector Of person,
! it comes to all alike, the rich as well Is
the poor. We can only advise to heed
the admonition which comes 10 Us all
Be ready for the great change.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
There was regular services held onc'
} each month by Rev. F. P. Saylor, whC
also oficiated at most Of the funerals
His services have been greatly appreciat
ed and exerteda good influence through
the home. His visits TO the bed side O
the sick and manned, his comforting
words, scriptural readings and PRAYERS
seem TO make the burdens and affiiction
of life more easily born.
We extended an invitation to the min
isters, both Of the town ard communit.
TO hold services at the home either duI
; ing the week or on Sunday, but not an.
Of them responded to the invitation. Thi
is to be regretted and we fear they
4 forget that these poor and unfortunat
! persons are hungering and thirsting 70
, the fbread and water Of life" It i
4 hoped that there will be more service
4 held in the future. We herewith exten
e an invitation 10 the various missionar
= societies 10 extend their mission field 5
;, that they may take in the home Of tn
+ poor as well as foreign countries A sci
1 vice of song once a month would be al
:, preciated and soothing to then
+ It Is the little acts that make u
}, life. The cups Of f"coId water" and "boxs
1 Of ointment" His beautiful example an
e words should govern Us, That our hand
e do the labor Of love" and this is purely
u labor Of love.
q FARM.
The farm is in high state Of cultiv.
ton and Is producing well, as by refei
ence TO the Stewards report herewith