A1916

From the Physician's Report
WAUPACA COUNTY ASYLUM FOR CHRONIC INSANE
Transcribed by Paula Vaughan June 2003

The Honorable Board of Trustees of Waupaca County Insane Asylum

I herewith submit my report for the year ending June 30^th, 1916.

It is with unalloyed pleasure that I state the affairs in the medical surgical and sanitary department have moved in an entirely satisfactory manner. There have been no epidemics and only a moderate amount of sickness. Surgery has been conspicuous for its absence and accidents have been but few, slight and unavoidable. The general sanitary condition of the Institution was never in better condition now the patients as a whole more tranquil.

The Superintendent and Matron have been very attentive to their duties and have given every consideration to the general comfort and welfare of the inmates as well as to various forms of amusement and diversions to brighten and cheer the lives of the unfortunate individuals whose highest hopes are but dime and waning stars.

The mortality list for the year is as follows:

Name	Age	Cause of Death
Emma Koenitz	38	Tuberculosis
John LaMorie	63	Pneumonia
B. Wilhelm	66	Pneumonia
Jake Quimby (NOTE from transcriber: Believe this is an error and should be Jane Quimby)	54	Epilepsy
Louisa Dearstein	82	Cellulitis
J. Sorenson	71	Malignant Jaundice
Hypolit Koteki	40	Pernicious anemia
Ricka Foltman	74	Sudden Heart Failure
Louis Zorn	51	Epilepsy

Several have been paroled and while still under supervision, the results have been very satisfactory. Let us hope that a greater number may be in a condition during the next year to merit this opportunity.

Owing to the reoccurrence of small pox in the vicinity it was thought advisable to practice general vaccination which was accordingly done during the last days of June. General results very successful.

I am gratified with the steps that have been taken to insure adequate fire protection. I believe the system selected to have been a wise choice. By a proper training of employees in fire drill the protection will be as nearly perfect as it can be made.

In closing I wish to extend thanks for the valuable co-operation with which I have been favored in carrying out measure designed to maintain and improve the general health and well being of the patients.

Respectfully submitted,
E. H. JONES, Physician

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