The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1907-01-04

tion being l50 bushels of onions, rs oi
turnips, 100 of beets, 40 of beans, G.
of tomatoes, rs of corn. and at the
present time we have 1870 bushels OF
potatoes stored in the cellar. all Of
which has been produced without any
expense to the county.
You say here is an Investment OF
probably over 100000, and it was ex-
pected that this institution would be
a paying institution as in some larger
cities. We must stop to consider that
here the sentences are short, and by
the time an inmate becomes a ready
or an expert worker in any trade his
time expires If we did not have this
institution room for prisoners would
be wanting. The capacity of the jail
would be exhausted as it now and Of
ten is about full.
The question what to do, or how TO
| work these prisoners is q very per-
| picking one. as we are met with OBJ
| jections by the laboring people of
factory and city, and it is almost i'm
| possible to secure labor or employ
! them outside of the institution.
Did you ever stop to consider how
the prisoner spends his time. In the
jail he is shut in, idles away his time,
exchanges ideas with his fellow pris-
oners, and probably comes out gradu-
ated in crime. Here he is put to hon
est employment, no time to mingle
with crime, steps out in health, and
probably has acquired industrial hab-
it's.
The great question is how to treat,
and what ought to be done to protect
or help, or encourage these unfortun-
ate people. He steps outside the pris-
on wall without a collar, cheap suit of
clothes, perhaps scorned or despised,
and given the look Of you are just
from the prison. What is he to do?
Stunned on all sides, he perhaps en-
ters upon the life of crime for which
he was committed few years ago.
Consider well your attitude to these
unfortunate people.
President Hanna-We appreciate
the remarks of Mr.. Fawcett, and the
information he has given us in regard
to the work and the manner in which
this institution is conducted.
A vote of thanks. was rendered
Judge Fawcett.
C. w. Faust-Can we educate these
men to know that drink and tobacco
must be abandoned? There are farm
ers all over this land who need help
and will give employment to the right
kind of men.
Rev. Highway, chaplain of the In
stitution, being called upon spoke
briefly, saying, the prisoners give their
presence and attention to the chapel
service, and here we have the best
of opportunity to talk to these people.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Report of Auditing Committee
Having examined the books of this
society we find them fairly we'll kept,
and reports correct Committee, M
Bitter, A. B. Mase, Jas. A. Long
Report of Nominating Committee.
President, Frank A. Hanna.
Vice Pres, George Leeper.
Secretary, Mrs. S. o. Eggert.
Treasurer, w. H. Hershey.
Executive Committee, Clayton Holl, !
VIM. Ritterspaugh, Jesse Teeters.
Committee, J. F. Roth. D. M. Mis-
wonger, J. Teeters, Helen Myers, Mrs.
J. J. Bast. Mrs. G. Leeper.
motion that the report be accept
ed, carried.
j. F. ROTH move that the persons !
placed in nomination be elected for |
the coming year. The motion was
seconded. Mr.. Roth put the motion,
which was carried, and the above |
named persons were declared elected |
Treasurer's report for the year 1905.
Report of expenses of Horticultural
Society:
Jan. II, State Horticultural Soc. 81 90
March II, CIV. Faust, flowers
for Mrs. Hayhurst. ............ 500
April II, expenses for April meet
ing, Pres. Hanna. .90l
June 20. G. w. Faust. two for
al pieces for Mrs. Roth and
Mrs. Meyers. ................l 1000
Cleaner Pig. Co. 200
July IS, C. w. Faust, floral piece
for Mrs. Wolf. lf................ 500
Aug. g., VIM. Bachtel, stove and
gasoline ............ ...,.... 100
" Paid Sec. for the print
ing of cards. 100
Dec. 49,, Secretary's salary. 1900
for postage and cards. !. 1853
+" News=Democrat Ptg. Co. ,42.5O
Total expenses. .....,........$ .$88. .18
Receipts of the Horticultural So
,iety
Ian. II, from 1905 carried over $74.4S
received from Sec. mem
bership for. $40
Feb 21, received from Sec. mem