Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2014 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ ========================================================================= USGenNet Data Repository NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. =========================================================================== Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Joint Documents of the State of Michigan Vol. 2, 1899 [49] Missaukee. - The poorhouse is located in the township of Reeder, three and one-half miles south and one-fourth mile east of Lake City, the county seat. The general condition of the poorhouse is poor. Facilities for bathing, tubs and pails. The buildings are warmed by stoves in each part, and ventilated by doors and windows. The paupers have good treatment. Their food consists of bread, butter, beef, pork and vegetables, pie, sauce and puddings. The clothing is good and comfortable to suit the season. The sick have good care - the keeper and matron superintend their care. For the insane and idiotic there is a building containing four rooms, two of which are cells with grated windows and doors. We do not keep them longer than we are ob- liged to. The treatment is as kind as the case will admit. We do not keep children here. Our buildings are not adapted to the wants of a poor-farm. They were only intended for temporary use, however the board of supervisors think they are good enough, and that is conclu- sive. =========================================================================== Abstract of the Reports Superintendents of the Poor State of Michigan, 1891 [41] Missaukee. - The poorhouse is located in the township of Reeder, three and one-half miles south and one-fourth mile east of Lake City, the county seat. The general condition of buildings is good. Facil- ities for bathing are tubs and pails. The building is warmed by a furnace and stoves, and ventilated by doors and windows. The treat- ment of paupers is kind but firm. Food consists of beef, pork, eggs, vegetables, good bread and butter, pie, sauce and pudding. Clothing is good and comfortable. The sick receive good care and attention from the keeper and are attended by a physician hired by the year. For insane and idiotic have a building of four rooms, two of which are cells with barred doors and windows. No children to educate. =========================================================================== Page 142 Biennial Report of the State Board of Corrections and Charities 1907-1908 MISSAUKEE Infirmary four miles from Lake City. Is a small frame building two stories high; is well planned, though poorly built; lacks facilities for bathing though there is ample water supply; is poorly heated and ventilated. =========================================================================== If you've reached this file through a SEARCH, you can access more of our growing collection of FREE online information by going to the following URL: http://www.us-data.org/ ===========================================================================