SUMMIT COUNTY.

Akron-Jared Barker, Sheriff. Visited October 17, 1903. Three-story stone structure erected in 1903. On account of new features found in this jail descriptive floor plans are given herewith. There were 14 men awaiting trial and five serving sentence. Heated by forced hot-air system and lighted by electricity. Water closet and basin in each cell.

TRUMBULL COUNTY.

Warren-W. A. Williams, Sheriff. Visited June 29, 1903. Two-story brick erected about 20 years ago. Contains 16 cells arranged in two double tiers. There is one large room for women approached by stairway leading from corridor occupied by the men rendering inter-communication possible. Steam heat and gas light. Water closets and bath tubs on each floor. There were six men, one woman and one boy awaiting trial. Lack of proper accommodations made if necessary to place this boy among the men.

TUSCARAWAS COUNTY.

New Philadelphia-Charles J. Wagner, Sheriff. Visited July 23, 1903. Stone building erected in 1870 with windows placed in upper portion of walls. Contains a steel cage of eight cells. There are two separate cells for women. Heated by stoves and lighted by electricity, and provided with shower baths. No water closets.

UNION COUNTY.

Van Wert-William A. Bickford, Sheriff. Visited September 23, 1903. Twostory brick erected in 1901 and arranged on Ohio plan, with eight cells on each floor. Steam heat, electric light, and shower baths. Water closet and basin in each cell. One man held for trial.

VAN WERT COUNTY.

Van Wert-William A. Bickford, Sheriff-Visited September 23, 1903. Twostory stone structure erected in 1891, with eight cells on each floor arranged on the Ohio plan. Steam heat, has electric light and bath tubs. Watercloset and basin in each cell. Three separate rooms for women, insane, or boys. One man held for trial.

VINTON COUNTY.

McArthur-F. N. Wood, Sheriff. Visited August 12, 1903. Two-story brick erected in 1890. Five cells and toilet room on each floor, arranged on Ohio plan. Steam and electric light. One man awaiting trial.

WARREN COUNTY.

Lebanon-Frank Gallagher, Sheriff. Visited November 9, 1903. Two-story stone building erected about 1890 arranged on the Ohio plan. There are eight cells on the first floor. Second floor contains four cells for juveniles,

and two for women. Each cell is provided with water closet and basin. Steam heat and electric light. There were five men held for trial, 2 serving sentence, and one awaiting transfer to the Reformatory.

WASHINGTON COUNTY.

Marietta Jesse C. Morrow, Sheriff. Visited June 6, 1903, accompanied by Judge Follett of the State Board. The third and fourth floors of the new Court House erected in 1902, are arranged for jail purposes. The cell construction follows largely the Ohio plan. The third floor, or first floor of the jail, contains 12 cells. There are several other separate apartments affording excellent opportunity for classification and separation of prisoners. The cells contain the latest equipment in sanitary devices. Steam heat, electric light and shower baths. The jail was not fully completed at time of visit. One inmate awaiting transfer to Cincinnati Workhouse.

WAYNE COUNTY.

Wooster-Armstrong Brown, Sheriff. Visited June 2, 1903. Two-story brick erected in about 1885, arranged on the Ohio plan. There are 10 cells on each floor. Steam heat, electric light and water closets in cells. One separate cell for women or insane. One man serving sentence.

WILLIAMS COUNTY.

Bryan-Bert Youse, Sheriff. Visited September 14, 1903. Two-story brick erected about 1865. First floor contains 12 cells arranged in two double tiers all of which is enclosed in an iron cage. There are six cells on the second floor used for women. Heated by stoves and lighted by electricity. New plumbing including bath tubs and water closets placed in building in 1900. The old cess-pool which had been placed adjoining the outside wall for 35 years was abandoned at the time new plumbing was installed and placed at a good distance from the jail. There were no inmates and the building was in good condition for its age.

WOOD COUNTY.

Bowling Green-Scott Reece, Sheriff. Visited September 16, 1903. A three-story stone building, lined with grey pressed brick, erected in 1901. Cells are arranged on the Ohio plan. Each ficor contains 10 cells with water closet and basin in each. Steam heat, gas light, and shower bath. Cell work is painted stone color. There are several small apartments which may be used for detention of women, boys cr insane. There were four men held for trial. This jail is one of the best lighted and ventilated of its kind in the state.

WYANDOT COUNTY.

Upper Sandusky-G. W. Cliffe, Sheriff. Visited August 24, 1903. Twostory brick erected in 1888 and arranged on Ohio plan. Seven cells and bath room on each floor. Each cell is provided with water closet and wash basin. Steam heat and gas light. There are two separate rooms for women or juvenile offenders. No inmates.

CHILDREN'S HOMES.

ADAMS COUNTY.

Tract of twenty-seven acres in north portion of West Union. B. F. Games, Superintendent since March 9, 1903. Visited July 9, 1903. Mr. George G. Wilson, deceased, donated sufficient money to build this magnificient home and also provided that about 700 acres of excellent farm land should be taken in trust by the county commissioners and the income be used for the Home's support. Principle building is a two-story brick erected in 1885 and is one of the best equipped homes in the state. It is heated by steam and lighted by acetylene gas. There are 64 children and 10 employes. The institution conducts its own school. This well constructed and equipped building stands in striking contrast to the humble condition of the county infirmary.

ALLEN COUNTY.

Three and one-half miles southwest of Lima. D. W. Higby, superintendent since January 24, 1899. Visited November 3, 1903. This institution is arranged on the cottage plan and was erected in 1893. It consists of administration building, two cottages and a one-story school building, all constructed of brick. Heated by steam and lighted by natural gas. Steam laundry is in connection with boiler house. There are 70 children and nine employes. Farm contains 87 acres, 37 of which are under cultivation.

ASHLAND COUNTY.

There is no County Home. The children are cared for by contract made with a lady in Ashland.

ASHTABULA COUNTY.

This institution is a private inccrporated Home situated on two acres of land in the northern part of Ashtabula. H. H. Hall is president of the Board of Trustees and Superintendent of the Home. Visited June 25, 1903. Two-story frame building and a small hospital building. All dependent children of Ashtabula county are cared for in this Home at a stipulated price per week. There are 42 children in the institution, some of whom belong to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Xenia.

ATHENS COUNTY.

One mile northeast of Athens. Elza Armstrong, superintendent. since April 1, 1893. Visited August 20, 1903. This institution was established in 1881 and consists of an old frame farm house, with addition made later, in which are the kitchen, dining rooms, superintendent's apartments, and dormitories for girls and small boys, and a two-story brick building with school room on first floor and dormitory for large boys on the second. Buildings

are heated by stoves. Natural gas is used for fuel and light. This institution is very poorly equipped, but kept in good sanitary condition. There are 35 children and six employes. Farm consists of 125 acres, some of which is very productive.

AUGLAIZE COUNTY.

This county has no Home. Dependent children are given over to the Ohio Children's Home Society.

BELMONT COUNTY.

Two miles east of Barnesville at Tacoma Station. T. W. Branson, su· perintendent since April 1, 1895, to be succeeded by Elmer Hoge on September 1, 1903. Visited June 10, 1903. This institution is a three-story basement brick erected in 1879, situated on a high knoll. Heated by steam, lighted by electricity and provided with other modern improvements. There are 36 children and eight employes. This home has been kept in good repair and conducts its own school.

BROWN COUNTY.

Northeastern part of Georgetown. Miss Jessie Henry, superintendent since August 9, 1897. Visited July 11, 1903. Two-story brick building erected in 1886. Heated by hot water system and lighted with oil lamps: There are 32 children and five employes. Home has its own school. Farm consists of 20 acres.

BUTLER COUNTY.

This home is situated in the west part of Hamilton and is owned and controlled by an incorporated association. Mrs. Susan J. Lamont, matron since June 16, 1902. Visited September 19, 1903. The main building is a two-story stone structure formerly a residence which was enlarged and first occupied in 1865 and is located on hillside of a tract of four acres. A two-story brick laundry and one-story hospital are in process of construction. This institution accepts all county charges at a stipulated price per week, and also cares for a number of children who are boarded. Buildings are heated by furnace and lighted by gas. There are 67 children and seven employes. Children attend the public schools.

CARROLL COUNTY.

This county has no Home. It sends its dependent children to the Children's Home of Tuscarawas County.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY.

Northeast part of Urbana. J. C. Tomlin, superintendent since September 1, 1892. Visited September 7. 1903. Cottage plan consisting of three two-story brick buildings erected in 1892. Provided with steam heat and laundry, and gas light. This institution maintains its own school. Farm con