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Abstract of the Reports
Superintendents of the Poor
State of Michigan, 1892

Page  40

        Isabella. - The poor farm and buildings are located in the township
     of Chippewa, about seven miles from Mt. Pleasant, the county seat of
     Isabella county.  The main building which is assigned to the use of
     the male inmates is comparatively new and in good shape.  The barns
     and other buildings are fair but not sufficient for the wants of the
     farm.  The building occupied by the female inmates and also as the
     residence of the keeper is in fair condition, but not as complete as
     the building occupied by the male inmates.  We have also an extra
     building for those persons who are infected with contagious or loath-
     some diseases.  Facilities for bathing, a good bath tub for the male
     department, but this is all there is in the poorhouse.  Buildings are
     warmed by stoves using wood for fuel.  The apartment for males is well
     ventilated, but the other department depends on the open door and
     raised window for fresh air.  The inmates are treated kindly, but
     sometimes measures have to be taken to insure discipline, which, if
     looked upon by a person who does not know the reason for the same,
     might be considered other than kindly, but there is no corporal
     punishment inflicted in the institution, and it is the aim of the
     keeper to keep the inmates as much occupied as possible according to
     their strength and ability.  The inmates have good substantial food
     with something extra as luxuries on holidays.  The inmates are proper-
     ly clothed.  The sick are well cared for.  The physician visits the
     poorhouse once in two weeks and always comes at the call of the over-
     seer when anyone needs continued care.  All persons of weak mental
     condition are together, the only division made is in regard to sex.
     They are treated kindly but no effort is made to train or cure them.
     There is only one child in the poorhouse, and he is an imbecile,
     physically and mentally.

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Page 139          Biennial Report of the State Board
                    of Corrections and Charities
                               1907

                             ISABELLA

        Infirmary seven miles from Mt. Pleasant.  Comprises two buildings,
     one for men and one for women; that for the men is well planned;
     heated and ventilated, and is provided with bathing facilities.  In
     the main building the water supply is from well and pump, the bathing
     facilities are inadequate, no lavatories or closets, and the building
     is heated with stoves; the building should be equipped with a heating
     plant and toilet facilities.

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