Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-04-17
MERCY HOSPITAL.

mENO1 2uOofx1AL.
This Magnificent Institution Formally
Dedicated on Tuesday.
Tuesday was red-letter day in the
civic history of Devils Lake. Bishop
Stanley of Fargo, attended by Father
Conaty of Grand Forks, Father
Gerathty of Hillsboro and other cler-
gy, dedicated and blessed with, i'm
pressive religious ceremonial this
imposing structure to the service of
God and suffering humanity.
The Service began with the cele-
bration Of High Mass in the spacious
hall, where q temporary altar. and
credence table had been erected. The
alter was bright with lights and
beautiful flowers. The deed or in
strument of donation was also pre-
sented on the alter and blessed. At
the conclusion of Mass, Bishop Shan
ley attended By the. clergy, blessed
each ward and room with holy water.
At the conclusion of the religious
ceremony the Bishop tersely and
eloquently addressed the large repre-
sentative audience. In his remarks
: the bishop took occasion to mention
) that it had come to his knowledge
that it had been stated that his atti-
tude towards the city and citizens Of
Z Devils Lake was not of the most
, friendly kind, While scarcely deem.
ing it necessary to deny this unwar-
) ranted charge yet the bishop stated
\ that the best proof of his kindly sym
pathy and friendship was the present
= dedication services of Mercy Hospital,
, which had been erected here-as il
, only could have been erected-with
y his express sanction and approval
\ Thanking the citizens for their hell
{ in the past, he solicited their contin
z ued aid in the good work to strength
, EN- and uphold the hands Of the rev
D erned mother superior whose untirins
b zeal and labors had eliminated sncl
4 beautiful and costly building
( Luncheon was served in two of tn
z wards, also in two of the rooms
y There sat at lunch with the bishop
. the Reverend MIR. and, Mrs. Jones
8 Doctor and Mrs. Jones, Mesdame
< Baird and Whipple and Prof. an
< Mrs. Bangs. The bis op leaves fo
y Crary where he will consecrate tn
y new church recently built.
y The new hospital is brick srrut
8 ture erected at a cost approximate
. of 1872, 900, of imposing and beautift
; ! proportions and style, designe
by Hancock Bros, architects, of Fargo
1t is 50x1OC feet, of three fu
stories exclusive of splendid base
ment and capacious attic. 1t is bui
on gentle eminence on the 80 acre
of land owned by the Sisters of Mercy
originally known as the Weeney lant
next adjoining Orr and Ruger's az
s ditions. The structure is not locate
with the points of the compass but
( so built as to command as much SUI
: light as is possible and has spacior
I verandas and porches which will /
5 much appreciated by the convalescin
s patients. The structure is heated b
Z steam and lighted by electrisity; hi
model system of ventilation, aft,
the most approved methods, reachin
to every room. In winter the col
air is moderately heated before di
: tribution throughout the edifce.
. hygenic system Of sewerage has all
% been provided, with lavatories an
bathrooms on every floor. The lau1
. dry room has cement floor and fiji
Q system of drainage Two large ci
terms of 700 barrel capacity, furnit
Q rain water and a large windmi
. pumps the drinking water to rese
Il viors in the attic where it is distr
9 buted. The kitchen is equipped wit
o large range and pastry oven ar
Il victuals are readily carried to IL
q several floors by dumb walters. The
. is also large elevator in the bull,
ing. The structure is finished
2 hard oak throughout, beautifully. pc
. ished and the floors of maple tt
walls are all of adamant.. plaster.
o1 There are fifty sick rooms exclusi,
= of those in the basement and they a
n all furnished with new furniture al
q many appliances and the most mode,
+ conveniences have been added regar
+ less of expense, to contribute to Il
I comfort of the sick and afflicted. II
+ operating room has cement wal
+ painted white and q tile floor.
: invoice of over $500 of surgical instr
/ ments and sterilized appliances is /.
! the way and this department will so'
+ be thoroughly equipped. Dr.. w.
fl Sihler has been appointed medic
! superintendent and at his own perso
+ alaexpense has fitted up quite elabc
+ atelysa commodious Office. The 8
+ tending physicians are Drs. Jont