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Abstract of the Reports
Superintendents of the Poor
State of Michigan, 1891

    [41]

        Mecosta. - The poorhouse is located in the township of Mecosta.
     It is in good repair and is kept neat and clean.  Facilities for
     bathing are a bath tub.  Building is warmed by a furnace and venti-
     lation is by means of ventilators in chimneys.  Treatment of paupers
     is kind, but strict.  Food consists of good, substantial farmers'
     fare.  The clothing is cotton for summer and woolen for winter.  The
     sick have good care.  The insane are sent to the asylum.  The idiotic
     are kept in the building.  Children are educated at the district
     school.

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                  Biennial Report of the State Board
                    of Corrections and Charities
                              1893-94

                              MECOSTA

        Poor house at Stanwood, nine miles from Big
     Rapids, the county seat---Is a large three story
     brick house, with high basement; in the latter are
     the kitchen and dining room, practically a four
     story building; the upper story, however, has not
     as yet been used for rooming paupers in.  The
     building is well arranged, separation of sexes is
     secured; good bathing facilities are provided;
     good water and sewerage, and fair ventilation are
     had; and ample fire escapes provided.  Visiting
     commissioner reports it "a most excellent house in
     every respect, except its great height; very clean
     and inmates well cared for."

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Page 142          Biennial Report of the State Board
                    of Corrections and Charities
                             1907-1908

                              MECOSTA

        Infirmary at Stanwood, nine miles south of Big Rapids.  A brick
     building two stories high and basement; is well planned; is heated
     with steam; has good water supply but lacks inside water closets;
     walls of building need recalsomining; rooms and sitting rooms have
     barren appearance; has bath rooms and lavatory and fair drainage.



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