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Page 114          Biennial Report of the State Board
                     of Corrections and Charities
                                1873

                               MONROE

      The poor-house of this county was erected in 1830, and is a

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Page 115

   two-story frame house with additions made thereto from
   time to time.  It is quite dilapidated, and is unfit for the use
   to which it is put.  It has connected with it, a farm of 358
   acres.  There were no insane persons in close confinement
   here.  There was quite a number of old persons, and some of
   their rooms were not very tidy.  The other parts of the house
   were in as fair a state of cleanliness as could be expected in
   view of the conveniences and rickety state of the building.

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

    [41]

        Monroe. - The poorhouse is located in Monroe township.  It is a
     two story brick building with basement.  Facilities for bathing are
     two bath rooms and tubs, one in keeper's and one in pauper's depart-
     ment, well supplied with cold and warm water.  Buildings are warmed by
     three furnaces, one in keeper's and two in pauper's department, also
     four stoves for coal and wood.  Ventilation is by means of flues from
     basement to roof.  Treatment of paupers is good, by moral suasion.  No
     corporal punishement.  Food consists of wheat bread, salt pork, fresh
     meats occasionally through the summer, with soups and vegetables of
     all kinds raised on the farm, fresh meats and fish during the winter,
     and plenty of milk at all times.  Meals are served three times per
     day.  Roast turkey, chicken and extras are served on all holidays.
     Clothing for males in summer is of cottonade, and in winter cotton
     underwear with other suitable clothing as needed to make them comfor-
     table.  For the females cotton denims and prints in summer and flannel
     underwear in winter.  The sick are under the special care of the mat-
     ron and a physician by the year and paid by the visit.  Nurses are
     kept constantly with the sick when needed and food given as prescribed
     by the physician.  We have rooms where the insane can be cared for
     provided they are not excitable.  The idiotic give but little trouble
     as they are in most cases capable of caring for themselves.  When we
     have children capable of being taught a lady teacher is employed.

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

                               MONROE

        Infirmary three miles from Monroe.  A large two story brick build-
     ing, well planned and equipped for its purpose; is heated with steam
     and well ventilated; has toilet facilities and sewerage; the tubs and
     closets are much worn and the water pressure is inadequate for best
     service.  The furnishing is scant and rooms and halls have a barren
     appearance.

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