Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1892-12-01
Report ofthe Superintendent
OF THE ASYLUM AND POOR. HOUSE FOR THE
YEAR ENDING SEPT. 80. 81.

County Asylum and Poor House:
GENTLEMEN: 1 have the honor to
submit herewith the annual report Of
the superintendent Of the Asylum, and
overseer Of the Poor house and county
farm, for the fiscal year, ending Sept.
80, 1892.
Having entered upon the duties of
this position only four months ago,
when two thirds Of the year had passed !;
and being a stranger to all the inmates
Of both institutions, as well as to those
who were to be our assistants; and also
strangers TO the buildings, in present
and past conditions for comfort OF the
inmates, and convenience IN taking
care Of them, we found there was much
to learn, and now feel that it would be
presumption on our part, to offer much
in the nature of advice or suggestion.
However certain suggestions hereto
fore made by the superintendent, and
by the visiting Physician, relating to a
more ommodious laundry room, and
separate sleeping and sitting rooms for
certain classes in each institution, are
very good reading matter, if read that
such would aid very much in making
and keeping those of filthy habits
more presentable, instead of looking
at it as if such places were desired, in
which to let the filthy remain in filth.
You gentlemen appear tC have fully
understood the situation one year ago
as is shown by your recommendation
to the county board.
We are following in the path Of our
predecessors in giving to each patient
the greatest amount of liberty and per-
sonal freedom possible, SO that it does
not interfere with our control under the
rules Of the institution, in the interest
of good order and the well being and
comfort of all.
The majority of the inmates of the
asylum are quite contented and orderly
no restraint being necessary except in
the case of two, and that only to pre-
vent vicious practices upon them
selves.
We haye this fall, without interfering
with our other work, prepared reser-
voir upon the county farm, where we
hope to harvest sufficient ice during
the winter, to supply or needs during
the year.
We have stored from the farm over
100 tons OF prime hay, threshed 1900
bushels OF oats and have the straw vel
taken care Of. We have about so
bushels of peas in stack. Our corn is a
good crop for this season. With the
exception of the potato crop the farm
has yielded fairly well. Our live stock
is in healthy and thriving condition
aud at the prospects at the opening of
the coming year appear to be favorable
for our institution.
The inmates of both institutions are
as healthy and contented as could be
expected of such unfortunates, and we
feel confident that the new bath ar
engagements, and the hot water heating
system, in the asylum will be great
aid to cleanliness, health, comfort, and
convenience.
Dc behalf of my wife and myself
thank each one and all Of you, for
your courtisies, and for your kindly aid
and ADVICE while we we're becoming &C.
customed to our surroundings, and our
duties. We hope to receive and merit
a continuance of these kindly feelings
and we hope to see you maintain the
same interest in those unfOrtunates IN.
der your trust, that you have so far
shown, since we have been here in
charge.
Annexed please find schedules, Civ
ing population, expenses, .ete. Of each
institution separately. Respectfully
submitted.
POPULATION FOR rooB HOUSE. MI. Total
No. Of inmates oct. !. 1S91......1s... e....27
No. received during he year.. s.. 5.......13
TOtaf-.............- %. 40
No discharged Dung the year -. &c.. 5