Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 September 1908 — Jail and Asylum in Excellent Condition. [ARTICLE]

Jail and Asylum in Excellent Condition.

The Indiana Bulletin of Charities and Correction just issued by the board of state charities, gives the following report of the Jasper county poor asylum and jail, which should be gratifying to the citizens of Jasper county: County Poor Asylum. The poor asylum has been inspected and we have found the rooms and beds fresh, clean and wholesome, the food ample and nutritious and the Inmates well cared for and seemingly contented and happy. We commend the superintendent and his efficient wife. The .farm is conducted in an orderly pwd business- like manner, <-fc¥e gardens are well anwd' fefr and a spirit of good cheer and contentment permeates the entire institution. County Jail: The sanitary condition is good. The cells In the main cell house and the padded cell are neat and clean and the entire building seems wholesome. We commend j the jailer and sheriff for the faithful work performed.