The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1909-02-04
Afternoon Session.

November 18th, 1908.
Board called to order by Chairman
Schwan.
Roll called and all members present.
New Claims.
No, 1913. I'll. Karnes, expense trans
ferring incorrigible, amount 1896.
Referred to committee on tramps and
poor.
No. 104-Chas. H. Pfennig, expense
in arrest of John Bradley, amount
$4,000. Referred to committee on
sheriff's accounts
Report of Chairman Of the whole up
on visit to Racine County Asylum re-
ceived and read.
Supervisor Kline moved to accept
the report and cause same to be spread
upon the minutes of this Board.
Motion carried.
Racine County Insane Asylum Report
for the Year 1908.
Gentlemen:-In response to an invi-
tation from the Racine County Board
of Supervisors to join them in their
annual visit and inspection Of the
Racine County Insane Asylum, the
members of the Kenosha County Board,
left on Friday morning, the 18th of
November, and upon their arrival at
Racine, were met by a committee, who
conducted us to the Chicago Milwaukee
& st. Paul station where transportation
was provided to the asylum grounds,
located about three miles west of the
City of Racine. Arriving at the asy-
lum, we were joined by the full Racine
County Board. After the usual courte-
sizes and civilities had been exchanged,
a thorough inspection was begun, first
of the farm buildings, stock, and i'm
elements necessary for the successful
working of the farm.
We noticed several important i'm
provements from last year, prominent
among them was a large amount of
cement walks, a silo, completion Of the
septic tank, &C.
The interior of the asylum building
was afterwards carefully inspected.
The wards, dormitories, kitchen, and
all the several departments appeared
to be in excellent condition, and all ex-
pressed themselves as well pleased with
the air of neatness found in every part
of the model building. The inmates
appear to have all the comforts that
can be expected in an institution of
this kind, are we'll fed clothed and are
remarkably free from any contagious
disease, or infectious ailments. Great
credit is due the citizens Of Racine for
the courage and energy they have dis
played in the establishment of an in
stitution possessing the many excellent
features of their beautiful asylum.
The Racine County Board, in con-
junction with the superintendent and
his estimable wife, the matron, are
royal entertainers, and were untiring
in their efforts to welcome and con-
tribute to our enjoyment and comfort.
Respectfully submitted,
H. F. Jordan,
CAdlrInan cODlmlCCe6 OF the Whole.
The following claims were reported
and allowed as reported:
No. ga. E. Buckmaster, preparing
brief for Supreme Court, amount claim
ed, $4,000. Amount allowed, nothing.
No. lO2-Empire Voting Machine Co.,
election supplies, amount claimed,
$500. Amount allowed 5000.
Report.
We, your committee to whom was
referred the petition Of w. B. Smith
for the cancellation Of Tax Sale Certi-
ficates Nos. 5, IL and IL of the Tax
Sale of 1906, respectfully report that
we have Investigated the certificates
and recommend the Board order Certi-
ficates No. and IL cancelled and that
we report Certificate No. Il has been
ordered cancelled by this Board and
requires no action by this Board at the
present time.