Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 June 1914 — State Accepts Gift of Hospital From Dr. Long. [ARTICLE]
State Accepts Gift of Hospital From Dr. Long.
Dr. and Mrs. Robt. H. Long, of Indianapolis, through whose generosity the state becomes the sessor of a magnificent new hospital, formally presented their gift at a simple ceremony held in the nstitution on West Michigan street, [ndiahapolis, Monday afternoon. The Longs Stated that they considered for some time as to the best way of disposing of their money and decided that the greatest need of Indiana was a state hospital where anyone requiring medical and surgical aid might be cared for. Governor Ralston made the speech of acceptance in behalf of the state.
Charity patients from all over the state may be taken to this hospital and will receive surgical attention of the highest order without cost. There are rooms for. one hundred patients. '
