The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1894-03-14

farn Of the County ii is in fine state
Of cultivation and produces vel, and Is
evidenced by the cveriowing barn and
ersneries. A statement of the products
raised and producedi is hereto appended
and certified by the Steward
STOCK.
The stock on the farm is in fine condi-
ton. During the year fine horse was
nurchased. which enabled US to turn out
three teams. which with a farm Of 342
acres. Is required in order to cultivate 1t
as # should De. Some Of the COWS, horn
ed cattle and sheep have been on the
farm for years, and it has been thought
wise to change the same, which viii be
done shortly. All the beef, pork, and
lard necessary for consumption for the
winter has been raised, and most Of the
butter and milk that was consumed at
the Home during the year.
IMPROVEMENTS.
The improvements made during the
year are looked upon by the public as
needed, wise, and a judicious e1pendl-
ture of money. The steam heater placed
in the Home is a comfort that can not be
estimated or appreciated except by
visit to the Home. All Of the buildings
are heated by it.
ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Much has been said in regard to plac-
ing electric light in the building and
some criticism has been made as to the
wisdom of so doing. No one can aPpre-
ciate the great blessing to the poor and
unfortunate ones at the Poor House the
electric light affords who has not been
there. Go and inquire Of the inmates,
and they will tell you take away all
other comforts, reduce the portion Of food
given US, but let US have the light
The cost ofthe light is but three cents
70 each Of the taxables Of the county TO
maintain it. The fact slone-the terror
Of fire from lamps and fear Of burning
from stoves-have been entirely removed
ought to be consideration enough for all
progressive and fair-mined citizen to
heartily approve this measure. The
Grand Jury on their visitation having
endorsed and commended the Directors
on the exercise oftheir good judgment
and most heartily approved the same.
THE WELL.
The drilled well and the air motor
erected furnished all the water needed
and used in the buildings and on the
farm for all purposes. This has been the
first winter for many years that the water
used on the farm had not to be hauled
and the stock driven away for water.
We have placed new bath tubs and water
closets in the maia building with hot
and cold water connection-which were
ordered and directed by the Grand Jury
and Board Of Public Charities-these i'm
provements were all badly needed, are
permanent and are greatly appreciated
by the inmates and all of the public who
have examined them. The improve
ments made the past few years were
necessary. and had to be made, which
has increased the expense Of maintain
ing the home; but now that they are
made all will feel proud Of them and
hereafter the expense will be materially
reduced.
INMATES.
There was an average of So inmates in
the Home during the year they were all
well housed, clothed, fed and cared for,
and all seem grateful to the citizens of
the county for the provisions the law
made for them.
DEATHS.
There were 9 deaths at the Home dur
ing the year, all of whom "eometh to
their grave in full age, like as a shock
ofcorn cometh in his season.
RELIGIOUS sERvICEs.
Religious services were held once each
month by Rev. F. P. Saylor, who, also,
ofieiated at each funeral While these
services were greatly appreciated and
comforted many in their distress, yet be-
ing within gun shot Of Somerset, a town
Of churches and missionary societies,
standing upon the hill, we have, like the
man appearing in a vision to Paul,
"3eckoned him to come over in Masce-
donia and help US, but no one cOmeth."
CHILDREN.
In no event where children were COM
mitted to the Home, and were sound in
body and mind, were they permitted to
remain in the Home over the time speci-
fed by law. Since the organization of
the Childrens' Aid Society they have
been of great service in aiding US to secure
good homes for the children, and in the
future it is hoped that the entire control
Of them may be placed in their hands, as
We recognize women to be the true guar
dians Of the children, and as the mother
with all her love and sympathy is the
queen Of the household, so are they most
naturally endowed with those refined
sensibilities and culture that peculiarly
fit them for the care and management of
the homeless, abandoned and poor chill
dren, and in the work in which they are
engaged.
OUT DOOR RELIEF.
The usual amount Of out door relief
was issued and as the winter advances
with money and labor more scarce the
demand for relief is greater We will be
compelled to grant the relief needed.
This has always been one of the trouble
some questions before the Directors, and
while weare willing 10 aid al who need
relief there are times that relief is granted
that it is not charity to give.
INSANE.
All of the insane that have been COM
mitted TO the Directors care have been
examined and where it was found that
they could be benefited they were re-
moved to the hospital for treatment, and
We are reioieed to know that four out of
the number sent 10 Dixmont Hospital
during the year have been restored to
their reason and returned TO their homes
and friends. Truly this eiass Of persons
should have our greatest care and SYM
pathy.
In closing this our report, we, the Di-
ractnra hnlainr r,-ar aarira q, orr-n..