Woodsfield Hospital in 1905 Dr. F. C. Huth was the founder and president of the Woodsfield Hospital in 1904. It was located on the south part of town and apparently in largely a rural area. It had its own garden and farm. Fresh dairy and garden products were raised for the patients. It had 13 rooms and a large bath which could provide Turkish shower, Russian, vapor, sea, salt or electric baths. It was managed by a matron and boasted a large nursing staff.

 

Picture from the book, Souvenir of Woodsfield and Monroe County 1906 issued by The Monroe County Republican, Woodsfield, Ohio, 1906

Photo scanned and provided by Richard Harrington -- e-mail: richardharrington@cox.net

 

 

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