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The Indiana Bulletin of
Charities and Correction
No. 131, pub. Dec. 1922

         [p. 252]
         
         DEKALB COUNTY
         
         County Jail, Auburn                         Visited June 22, 1922
         
         The jail is located opposite the court house, in Auburn, T. L.
       Hoodelmier, sheriff.
       
         Building and Equipment: The jail is constructed of brick and is
       strong and safe. The ventilation comes from the windows and a venti-
       lating shaft into each cell. There are sixteen cells for men, two
       cells for women, two hospital cells and two cells for juveniles. The
       jail is lighted by electricity and heated by steam. City water is
       supplied. There is a closet in each cell, in good condition. The 
       jail is clean. The plumbing and sewerage are in good condition. There
       is one bath tub, also five showers. They are all in good condition.
       Iron bunks are used, with standard bedding, which appeared clean.
       The bedding is washed weekly.
       
         Management: The jail is managed by the sheriff, who inspects 
       it daily. The commissioners do not visit the jail at regular inter-
       vals, but drop in occasionally. The sheriff makes a written report,
       quarterly, to the board of county commissioners, but does not report
       to the court. Tramps are not received. City prisoners are received
       upon arrest.
       
         Inmates: Population: One man, awaiting trial. There is provision
       for the classification of prisoners. No occupation is provided.
       Prisoners bathe weekly. Three meals a day are served. Reading
       matter is furnished. Religious services are held once a month.
       
         Recent Improvements: Screens have been placed on the windows.
         
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