Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-02-14

For Doctor Charles Trowbridge We
have only words of praise, for his
faithfulness, and the painstaking
manner In which he has cared for the
sick and afflicted.
In conclusion, It only remains for
US to express to all of the members of
the Board of Trustees oar deepest
appreciation and heartfelt gratitude
| for the consideration and Kindness
with which you have aided Us in the
| discharge of our duties and to assure
| you that we feel confident that your
unfailing interest ia the welfare of
our patients have contributed IN no
small degree to the improvement of
their condition,
CHAs. f.. BUFFERS, Supt.
MRS. FANNIE BUFFERS, MatrOn.
MEDICAL OFFICER 8 REPORT
To the Board of Trustees of the asy-
lum for the chronic insance, Vernon
county, Wisconsin: Gentlemen:-As
REQUIRED by law and as medical officer
for the first nine months and three
days of the fiscal year ended June
s0th, 1911, | herewith respectfully
submit my report covering that period.
| There was complete freedom from
contagious or infectious diseases and
unavoidable accidents were minor in
effect and very few.
Only one death occurred during this
period-a man 50 years old, died from
chronic nephritis.
From the beginning of this fiscal
year July /, 1910 to February Is, 1911,
eighty-three (s3) regular visits were
made. From February Is, 1911, to
| April 3, 1911, the time during MIR.
| Wilkins illnesss and death at the hos
pital, | spent nearly all of my time
both night and day at the institution,
as there was no superintendent in
charge.
Gin concluding this report, allow me
to say that / cannot fine word to ex-
| press my personal sense of sorrow in
the loss of our esteemed neighbor,
most faithful friend, and devoted co.
worker, friedrich Wilkins. May he
rest in peace.
Thanking Won for past courtesies,
| am, Yours respectfully,
MARSHALL SURENSoN, NJ. d.
MEDICAL OFFICERS REPORT
To the Board of Trustees of the
Vernon County Asylum for insane
Gentlemen:-I herewith submit re-
port of services as medical officer
from April 3rd, to June Both, 1911
There were three deaths.
A male. age 81 was found dead in
bed, probable cause, cerebral hem
orraGe
Two died after long periods of
chronic illness and progressive fail
ure.
A male, age IS, OF general paresis.
/ Eay nelS sNE fseh .fsaV
itonitis.
There occurred one case of acute
infectious disease, "Erysipelas", the
lation, special attendant, and disin-
| lection prevented a spread of the
contagion.
Twenty-four professional visits we're
made.
Sanitary environment. abundance
of fresh air, wholesome food, daily
exercise, employment for those physi-
cally able, and kind treatment from
those in charge, seems to contribute
much toward the comfort and well
fare of these patients. The earnest
and faithful cooperation of Superin-
tendent, Matron, and Attendants is
gratefully acknowledged.
NGSpCNlIuiiy,
G. H. TRowBRIDGE, Medical Officer.
kepcrt of committee on poor and
Insane on asylum accounts read and
adopted:
Your committee on poor and insane submit
the following report; We have carefully YER
fled, examined and compared the cash anal
ysis and receptsand expenditures on account
ofthe asylum for insane Nith vouchers, books
and checks and other documents pertaining
thereby. nave checked
fetal report TO the county board of the super
intendent and trustees. with said records
and ind same to be correct
A. J. BRoADHEAD.
j. Il. SHREVE, COMMITTEE
II. T.. HoILIEN,
On motion of Mr.. Johnson, board
adjourned till one O'Clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION
On reassembling ali were present
except Dalton and Williams. Morn
ing minutes read and approved.
Resolution of Mr.. Hamilton in re-
gard TO use of county jail by the City
of Viroqua, read and referred to COM
mittee on judiciary.
Ordinance of committee on ways
and means read and adopted, all vot-
ing in affirmative:
The Board of Supervisors of Vernon County do
That there be and hereby is set aside out OF
the earnings of the asylum the sum $1,000 for
current expenses. JOHN @. Johns
Charlnan Committee Ways and Means
Report OF committee on ways and
means in regard to state insurance
of county buildings, read and adopted:
Your committee on ways and means respect
fully returns to the board the proposed resolu-
ton for state insurance of county buildings
without recommendation.
JOHN c. JOHNSON, OTTO OTTESoN.
ScREN LARSON, j. IL. SCHROEDER,
J. N. BoLsTAD. FRED DUMMER,
Committee on ways and Means
On motion of MIR. Hoilien, board adj
jourued till 10 a. m. Saturday
Saturday. November Is
Board called to order at 10 a. m. by
Chairman Eastman; quorum present;
minutes of last meeting approved.
| Report of committee on judiciary
on resolution of Mr.. Hamilton, read
and adopted. In compliance there
with the chairman appointed Messrs.
Dalton, Broadhead and Skolaus as a
committee to confer with the mayor
of Viroqua
Your committee on judiciary recon-
mends for passage the resolution in
troduced by Mr.. Hamilton.
| Resolved, That the use of the county jail be
| granted TO the City of Viroqua for reason
| able compensation. Resolved further that the
chairman be authorized TO appoint commit
tee of three members OF this body to confer
with the mayor of Niroqua as to the amount of
| such compensation. and report to this cody
| l. :. HAMILTON.
Report of committee on finance on
clerk of court and register of deeds
Offices, read and adopted.
| Your committee on finance have carefully
checked the clerk of courts fee book and com
pared the same with the receipts issued by the
county treasurer and md the same correct as
follows: Fourth quarter 1910 1878: first quar-
ter 1911 Ss995 second quarter 1911 500. 30: third
quarter 1911 $i45.a0. Total S467 81.
| Your committed have carefully checked over