The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1895-03-13

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tic life, But higher than all these,
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-
ioice together that one of ourwise 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 10y 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 10 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, viii be
torn down 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 hast visitation.
FARM.
The farm is in an elegant state Of cul-
tivation and produces well,-reference
to the Stewards report being had Will
faIly show,-as more grain was pro
duced the past year than any two pre-
viOus years.
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
death was a relief.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Regular religious services We're held
in the Home once each month by FL
der Walker, who also officiated at all
funerals.
During the year there were a great
many visits made the Home b. citi-
zens of the County, and We were great
Il pleased At their approval of our man
ageuent Of the same; and we invite al
persons who are interested in the Home
10 visit it and make such Suggestions or
criticisms ~ 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,
bat the care Of suffering humanity as
wei. Theirs i daty Of love, and he
who has not that virtue to a great eX-
tent dwelling in his soul c3nno; salts
factoriiy discharge the duties incum-
bent upon him. They are duties that
should call forth the n0blest prompt
ings Of the heart. Much depends upon
The selection OF a good steward ana
matron, in order to secure order and
discipline as well as the good manage
ment Of the Home.
We desire 20 express our regret ia
Mr.. J. {. Miller leaving the Home. He
has made an efficient, industrious and
steward. Mach OF the
success of the Home l. dae him and his |
wife for the fine appearance the bliid- |
ings present, and the high state of cul- |
tiyation the farm has been brought up
to; and We tske this opportunity Of |
certifying to The public our apprecia-
ton Of their services as steward and |
natron 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
iue to him for The improvement OF the |
arm ana productiveness of same.
We regret his leaving the County, |
)ut hope he may have the confidence
md esteem of the people OF far away
Nebraska as he had of all the people |
lere.
Daring the year we have been great
Y aided by the Children's Aid Society. |
rhis society is founded 10 provide for
he welfare of destitute and neglected 1
by sach means as shall be
pest for them, and for the community.
And il i with pleasure We commend
heir work 10 the citizens OF the ooun-
v.
They seek TO raise the child from
tate Of destitutioa and paupcrism 70
hat Of aelf-respect and self-support, and
ii ana prepare them for a useful place
n society while those who are feeble
minded, or deaf and dumb and blind,
hey place IN institutions where they
nay be trained for useful employment,
nd educated - they may earn a Iiveli-
.oo3
The work the Children's Aid So
iety has been doing, is TO be commend
d, and deserves yoar earnest support.
SCHEDULE 4.
.iSt u Inmates .Htia'aiaed and EaD79yra Bg
TIE Directors of m Iogr Dariay tis Tsar
Is7s.
WHEN wHES & HOW
NAME AGE ADMITTED DISCHARGED
lbrigat Emil 52 Feb p, ISS
Jerks Edward Oct II. 1921
erks sherman Oct II. 1881
rion David Il June : lS8 Sept 10. ISl4 |
lngham James % dee H. lS8 March t. 1891
rockWay rsink5J FEB > ls.i Feb :. lSH
alley John - Apr : ISL June -, 1894
A'NG5 Junea. lS76
mss Milton "a sept lS, iS7S
uSter Adam - Dec 81, lS7s
uster Francis, "a Dee =, 1888 Elopei Jan |
Is 1894
raie John a. Nov =. lS-f Apr ,. lSaE
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