Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-13

vermin was seen. IT was suggested to
keeper that he wear rubber gloves
when handling the syphilitic man and
his property.
Facilities for the care of sick or
separate care of infectious diseases: a
large tent which was formerly used for
q tubcrcuIar case that died is now oc-
cupied by man with tertiary syphilis.
Boards are laid on the ground under
his bed and packing box serves for a
table. He has his own dishes and
makes his own bed.
Assignment of work to inmates: an
imbecile inmates picks rocks. can
pump water and lug wood. He can
bunch hay but cannot rake it. lie can
labor amounts to about an hours good
work 4 day. Epleptc woman makes
her own bed and sweeps inmates. sit
ting room.
No Improvements since the previous
inspection.
Inmates present adults: two males
under co: l female under 60: epilep-
tic: feeble minded
Inmates testify that they have a
good living. The matron had Just set
the inmates dinner on the table when
agent arrived. pork stew, biscuit and
crackers, fresh berries and sugar. Gus
tard pic a nice dinner neatly served.
The epileptic woman is light fingered
and is not allowed the liberty Of the
house. She has led hard life Two
Of the three inmates might properly he
at the state institution for feeble
minded. and the syphiIitic man in some
: hospital or pest house.
The stock kept includes cows /
heifer, ! horse, , hogs and q hens. In
order to use the large hay crop some
young stock will 10 wintercd
The house and premises were neat.
orderly and in good condition.
Notes. The Superintendent reports
under date Of September II that he will
at once proceed TO build a now earth
closet for tho men and do away with
the one which was criticized.
Fairfield Town Farm.
The superintendent and matron arc
Mr. and Mrs. ii. Il. Priest: salary. $500
per annum; experience. Years.
Recommendation and Suggestions
For neatincss and comfort ana turn
ishines this place is not exccllcd In the
state; the furniture. repairs ana care
With flush closets installed the service
would be materially assisted. The
/ town is now considering INSTALLING
electric lights as soon as arrangements
can he made with the local comnany
rms place could we'll be considered
! "hcn q district almshousc plan goes
| through as q good basis upon which to
work. With additions it could be made
/ available, for location and surround
lngS are OF superior order
conditions Observed Inmates quar-
teFS. kitchen tused also by suporjn-
tendcnt; dining room. living room. IL
! Sleeping rooms! number of beds -.
largest number in amy one room. I.
, facilities for separation Of tho sexes
, limited; toilet facilities. earth closets
in the shed
IN" alinsohusc is not used a. "A
nous" Of correction. Tramps not led
on lodged
Cleanliness. good: repair. GOOD.
FURNITURE. excellent: beds and bedding.
excellent; sanitation. cXccllont; caro- of
1000 supplies. excellent: facilities FOR
we gar" Of sick or separate care Of in
'"ctlouS diseases, sufficient.
improvements since tho prcyinne il, N
Spectlon: new curtains. PAINTING and
paperinc Three floors painted ,bou,
70 cement cellar
largest number of inmates at any
one Urn" during year. s.