Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1917 — NEW COUNTY HOSPITAL OPEN [ARTICLE]

NEW COUNTY HOSPITAL OPEN

Work of Furnishing the Rooms Is Being Pushed Rapidly. Jasper county’s new hospital was opened Friday when it was formally taken over by the board of trustees from the architect and bhilding contractor. The building is open for the inspection of the public every afternoon and evening between the hours of 2 and 4 and 7 and 8. While a,ll of the furnishings have not yet been installed, this phase of the work is being done as rapidly as the equipment arrives, and will probably be completely furnished within the next two weeks. The employes, at the hospital have all been dhosen, and in 'addition to the superintendent, Miss Bertha Brunneman, are as follows: Assistant superintendent, Miss Margaret Riley, age 24, of Lake Ger neva, Wisconsin; housekeeper, Mrs. Charles Fares, and maid, Mrs. Riley Miller, who are sisters; student nurses, Miss Doris Morlan and Miss Jane Parkison. The four latter are from Rensselaer. In summing up the work of

building the hospital, Architect A. W. Coen addressed the following letter to the board of trustees: __ “I submit herewith final statement showing all expenditures authorized by you and handled through my office in connection with the hospital building. Marshall Field & Co. have not yet furnished statement, as the unused cork carpet has not been returned. However, they inform me that the total fbr carpet, linoleum and laying is $291.35, plus railroad fare and expenses of layer of $9.08, making a total of $300.43. There is approximately 20 yards to be returned, giving us a credit thereby of probably $23. Consequently I have used $277 in figuring cost of carpet in statement. You will note that the building as it stands today cost $17,323.32. The sum of $382.40, which includes light fixtures and tablet, should be classed as "equipment,” which leaves the building cost $16,940.92. The sum of $1,574.85, which includes dumb waiter, elevator, opening devices, hardware and cork carpelt, leaves the building cost $15,366.07, which is $24.07 above contract figures and which is the amount of “extras” incurred during

ing the construction of the building. The total • sum due , Mr." Frank Medland including contract, extras, changes, less credits, is $16,251.07, of which 1 $15,227 has been previously paid, leaving a balance due him of $1,024.07, for which I am enclosing final certificate drawn to his favor. ... . You will note that architect’s cominission is figured on the cost less equipment, or $16,940.92. Six per cent of same is $1,016.45, of which $975 ha& been previously paid, leaving a balance due architect of .$41.45, for which I am enclosing final certificate. /"“"x During the construction ,/ff the. building. I have endeavored to keep a very close watch Of proceedings, both in person and through my superintendent, and ! believe the structure to, have been well and honestly constructed according to plans and specifications. Mr. Medland at all times worked in complete harmony with me, and I‘ believe is deserving of praise for neat, careful and true workmanship, pleasantly performed. The unfortunate delay in completion of the building can not be properly charged to any one person—-rather to the “times.” I sincerely trust that the- members of the board are pleased with the building, and that as a< “working institution,’ it will fulfill every expectation. May I take this opportunity to thank the board members for their very kind and courteous treatment accorded me during the progress of the work. Tt has been a very pleasant task for ma,”