Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 July 1920 — GENERAL AND STATE NEWS [ARTICLE]

GENERAL AND STATE NEWS

Telegraphic Reports From Many Parts of the Country. SHORT BITS OF THE UNUSUAL Happenings In the Nearby Cities and Towns—Matters of Minor Mention * From Many Localities. PLANS FOR GOODLAND HOSPITAL A hospital for Newton county, or the foundation of the gift of Henry T. Griggs of Goodland, seems to be fairly well assured. Expression of opinion from representative men and leading taxpayers from all over the county is practically unanimous and it is felt that the offer of Mr. Griggs of $45,000 and the lot is such that the county cannot afford to lose this opportunity. Col. Geo. W. Freyermuth of the architectural firm of Freyermuth and Mauree of South Bend viewed the proposed site last week and pronounced it "absolutely ideal” for the purpose. This firm is now engaged in drawing, preliminary plans and estimates and promise them within a few days. The plan is for a two-story building of pressed brick and Bedford stone, fireproof throughout and containing 30 beds. This number being required by state law if a nurse’s training school is held. By the establishment of such training school, maintenance is greatly reduced. ••