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

         [p. 251]
         
         DEKALB COUNTY
         
         County Poor Farm, Auburn.                 Visited June 22, 1922
         
         The poor asylum is located one and three quarter miles southwest
       of Auburn. M. E. Leighty, superintendent.
       
         Farm. The farm contains 320 acres of good land. There are 40 head
       of cattle, 8 cows, 3 calves, 6 horses, 14 swine and 300 chickens.
       There are five acres in garden. The orchard is fairly good. There are
       also some strawberries. The products are used in the institution. The
       farm buildings are in good condition and well kept. The fences are
       good and the door yards present a fair appearance.
       
         Buildings and Equipment. The institution has a two-story brick
       structure and a one-story brick custodial building. The poor asylum
       is fairly clean. It is lighted by electricity and heated by steam.
       The ventilation comes from the doors and windows. The water supply
       is by tubs, five closets for men and five for women. The furniture
       consists of beds and chairs. The bedding is standard.
       
         Management. The superintendent receives $1,800 per year. Two men
       and two women are employed by the commissioners to assist the 
       superintendent. A physician is employed, who comes on call. The
       superintendent has his own car. Supplies are purchased by competi-
       tive bids. The records are satisfactory. Inmates are received on
       an order from the township trustee. The commissioners visit the
       poor asylum monthly.
       
         Inmates. Population: 22 men, 12 women. One insane man is awaiting
       admission to the state hospital. There is good sex separation. The
       inmates bathe weekly, have good clothing and the general health is
       good. Three meals a day are served, prepared by an employe, with
       the assistance of the inmates. The food is ample and good. Reading
       matter is furnished. Religious services are held once a month.
       
         Recent Improvements: A new barn, corn crib and garage have been
       built and the main building has been painted and papered.
       
         Recommendations. New toilets should be installed. The urinals
       in the department for men should be torn out.
       
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