Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-11-29

hft uedtHS III the county Asylum as
follows: males 8; Ernest Lampson, es-
capped, frozen; Daniel Wright, (LaFav-
cite Coz age 65. brights disease;
James j. Wogan. aged 40, paralysis
Females ?; Elizabeth Blight, age &c,
consumption; Sarah Burch, age o.,
consumption. In the Poor House
there has been six deaths as follows:
males B; Peter Diedrich, age so. in
tirmities of old age: Aaron Dubell. age
50, cancer; Geo. Brennan, age So,
general debility. Females 3; Claren-
da Russell, age 46, consumption;
Mary flanagan, age so. iniirmity of
old age; Dina Adkins.
The sanitation of the County As
YUM and Poor House has been great
~ improved, and our board and sup
erintendent and matron deserve great
credit. and | cannot speak too enthu-
siastically of the great forethought cx-
hibited in providing for the needs of
these poor creatures confined in these
institutions. Especially do the ar
engagements, made with Il view of inn
proving and guarding the health of
the inmates meet with my warmeSt
appreciation and approval A new
water tank has just been put up in adj
dition to the old ones and the efficien-
cy of the water supply is greatly inn
proved, and pure and sufficient water
is the greatest promoter of health.
Everywhere, too can be seen the effect
of the painters tcash. which has not
only added beauty, but has subserved
the higher functions in effectually i'm
prisoning the germs of disease which
may have lurked there. ready TO
spring upon the unsuspecting victim.
Paint is great destroyer of bacteria
which abounds everywhere. The
thoroughness with which it has been
applied at this institution will doubt
less greatly augment the healthful
condition.
Notable improvements in the laun-
dry have also been the order. In adj
dition to these healthful precautions.
new outhouses have been built, the
ventilation of the Asylum has been
greatly improved, and the new storm
windows, to protect against the chilly
gusts>of winter have been supplied,
nor has the want OF tile inner man
been neglected aud new baking oven
of greater capacity and usefulness has
been put in,
One of the greatest improvements
is the new telephone connecting the
buildings with the city. The benefits
which this ready communication viii
afford are almost numberless, adding
greatly to the fire protection, rs a call
upon the city fire department can be
quickly made and quickly responded
to. Medical assistance may be the
more speedily obtained and other
numerous advantages are TO be gained
by the great improvement.
There has been no contagious or in
fictitious diseases at either institution
during the past year. considering the
age of the patients and inmates which
is high on the average. The general
health Of the patients and inmates has
been good.
| have made regular visits to these
institutions and special calls when ne
cessity demanded.
The change made year ago to
steam heat has added much 10 the
healthfuI condition and comfort of the
patients and inmates of the institu-
tion and the inmates of both institu-
tions appear to have been well cared
for. Respectfully Yours,
f. NJ CRoNIN, NJ. ID.
Oct. 10th, 1894
Mr. Gardner moved an adjournment
to p NJ.
Nj. Rick called the attention Of the
I o ara to The election ~ succ. ssOr "a
" IN T. Scott as member Of the asv.
lum board trustees
Mr. Gardner withdrew his motion
On the mo lo1 of Mr. Rex boArd proce
eded 10 the 81, IT on IL ~ asylum trust
GO 10 succeed w. r. Scott. whose term
of Office has expired On the informal
ballot w. L. Sco'treceived q, aud Geo
Brown received 10 votes. On motion
OF Mr. Blemmer the informal ballot
was made formal and Mr. Scott was de-
clared elected trustee OF the Asylum for
term of three years.
Mi. Huntington moved special COM
mittee be appointed to consider the re-.
commentators of the committee on
general cl aims. in relation TO the pur-
chase ofsupplies and report to the board
Chair appointed Messers. Huntington
Eastman and Harvey rs such commit
tee.
Board adjourned to p. m.
FRIDAY 7P
Called to order by Clerk. Roll call,
quorum present.
Mr.. Huntingdon introduced two bills
for burial and cloihing, expense fur
nished paupers from the Asylum trus-
tees. amounting to 1850 "a.
Rules suspe nded and bills allowed.
Resolution of thanks was presented
as follows:
RESOLUTION or THANKS
WHEREAS a number OF the members OF the
Count b0EEa having as visitors made pereOnal
.BspcC.'-n - the Grant County poer house and
asylum, aud 9u,iipg that the affairs Of the same
H we been conducted In q manner highly co M