The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-20

and approaching more truly the spirit
Of her great founder, Interpreting more
faithfully the teachings of the divine
Master and fulfilling more nearly the
noble works of charity and christian
benevolence, chief among these are our
places for the care of the poor and in
sane.
Therefore, when We come TO celebrate
the centennial of our county, let Us re-
joice together that one of our wise and
human acts in early years was to pro-
vide for our poor.
Nothing has transpired at the Home
out of the ordinary routine. The Home
was not visited 10y any serious accident,
neither was 1t visited by any conta-
gious disease During the year new
bath tubs, improved water closets with
cold and hot water, were placed in the
main building; which was an improve
ment long hoped for and badly needed,
and is quite a comfort to the aged and
infirm.
The buildings are in good repair and
condition. During the year the old
sitting rooms for the men, attached TO
the end of the White House, will be
torn dow. and replaced with larger and
more moderate ones; the one now in use
being one of the original buildings on
the farm when first bought by the Di-
rectors of the Poor The same having
been CONDEMNED by the Board Of Public
Charities, and the building of new
ones recommended by the Grand Jury
/ at their last visitation.
Farm.
The farm is in an elegant state Of cul-
tivation and produces well,-referenee
to the Stewards report being had will
fully shOw,-as more grain was pro-
duced the past year than any previous
year.
DEATHS.
There were eleven deaths in the home
during the year. All of whom, with
but two exceptions, were old and lived
out their allotted time. Some were
sick for years, had suffered much, and
I death was a relief.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Regular religious services were held
/ In the Home once each month by FL
der Walker, who also ofiiciated at all
funerals.
During the year there were great
many visits made the Home by eiti-
zens of the County, and we were great
Iy pleased at their approval Of cur man
agement of the same; and We invite all
persons who are Interested in the Home
TO visit it and make such suggestions or
criticisms as will tend to improve or
correct anything for the better in the
/ Poor House.
The office of Director Of the Poor is
one of the most responsible of any in
the County, and should be an emo
bling one. They have not only the
care and wise expenditure Of money,
but the care of suffering humanity rs
well. Theirs Is a duty of love, and he
who has not that virtue To great eX-
tent dwelling in his soul cannot salts
factorily discharge the duties incum-
bent upon him. They are duties that
should call forth the noblest prompt
ings of the heart. Much depends upon
the selection of a good steward and
matFon. in OydeF To secure order and
discipline as well ia the good manage
ment of the Home.
We desire 10 express our regret in
Mr.. J. c. Miller leaving the Home. He
has made an efficient, industrious and
painstaking steward. Much OF the
success of the Home Is due him and his
wife for the fine appearance the build
ings present, and the high state of cul-
iiyation the farm has been brought up
20; and We take this opportunity OF
certifying TO the public our apprecia-
ton of their services Is steward and
matF0n Of the Home.
We, the Directors holding over, de
sire To say that the thanks OF the pub
lie are due to Joseph L. Miller, the re-
firing Director, for the conscientious
manner in which he discharged the
duties of his Office. Much credit is
due to him for the improvement Of the
farm and productiveness Of same.
We regret his leaving the County,
but hope he may have the confidence
and esteem of the people of far away
Nebraska as ne had Of all the people
here.
During the year we have been great
ly aided by the Children's Aid Society.
This society is founded To provide for
tho welfare of destitute and neglected !
children, by such means a. shall be |
best for them, and fer the community. |
And it IS with pleasure we commend |
their work to the citizens of the coun- |
ty.
They seek to raise the child from a
state of iestitution aud pluperisn 10
that Of self-respect ana self-support, and |
fit and prepare them for useful place
in society while those who are feeble /
minded, or deaf and dumb aad blind,
they place in institutions where they
may be trained for useful employment, /
and educated 50 they may earn iiveli-
hood.
The work the Children's Aid So
ciety has been doing, i to be commend
ed, and deserves your earnest support.
SCHEDULE 4.
LiS 81 Inmates Maintained and Empl3ys.f 5g
ne Directors Of tse Boer During the Tca-
1871.
WHEN When & HOW
NAME AGE ADMITTED DISCHARGED
hles. hisE.sRi EdEard Emd 9 ds, bss r. p Isi Fse9
Berks sherman { Oct n, 1891
Brion David II June 5 lSrl Sept 10, isa4
James 20 Dec Il, iS3 March d 1871 |
BroeSway FrankS0 Feb ,, lS9i Feb J, 1854
Conrad jacob 81 Feb i. ~ "''s D. ''''
AXIS June9. IS75
Cross Milton 81 Sept l3, lS7S
Custer Adam 81 Dec 81. lS7s
Custer Francis, - Dee y, lSB Eloped Jan
Is. 1894
Conner James ~ Dec II. ISri Jan 4 1874
Casey John s7 Dec -. 1884
Duvault Albert Feb :. lss4 Nov l. 1881
Mary Grifiith-care Child's Ala
EcShart Leon'd a Apr ., IS>5 Died July 30
ISg4
Edwards Jacob p July 70, 1891 Aug Il. 1894
h.arsinan Saml Il Sep Il. ls9I Dee , 1881
Fisher John - Nov - lS75