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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
10
An 1908 Athens Village ordinance details removal of night soil gar bage and other filth. It requires permits from the Board of Health for removal transport and disposal duties and sets strict handling and timing rules to keep streets and premises clean.
Wartime style health decree lists diseases dangerous to public health and mandates rapid reporting to the Board of Health. It restricts movement, requires disinfection, bans entry to streets and public spaces, and governs school access and funeral conduct. Dated October 12, 1903.
The text outlines duties for physicians within the Village to report deaths within one day to the Board of Health, with six hour reporting for deaths from cholera, smallpox, scarlet fever, typhoid fever, diphtheria, or other infectious diseases. It also requires physicians to report deaths where no medical attendance occurred and to provide full details if an inquest is held.
Ordinance requires licenses for meat and fish sellers and inspection of premises tools and appliances. It mandates annual inspections in March and September with a $1 fee, certificate validity dates, and prohibits sale of unhealthy meat. It also bans sale of meat from young calves or lambs, meat from diseased or pregnant animals, or meat from overheated animals, without written board approval.
An order requires vaccination for all residents six years and older and all attending public or other schools within Athens Village. Exemptions exist for medical conditions certified by a physician. Custodians of minors liable for noncompliance. certificate of vaccination within five years deemed sufficient. Section 2 governs effective date and enforcement.
An October 12 1963 village order by Chairman Henry bans keeping diseased animals including horses with glanders or faroey dogs with rabies and requires immediate destruction when infected It also prohibits growth of ragweed goldenrod and other offensive or health dangerous plants along properties and sidewalks within Athens Village.
A 1902 joint resolution proposes amending Ohio Article II Section 16 to require three readings for each bill, specify single subjects, outline governor veto and reconfirmation procedures, and set ballot language for voters. It details passage, veto refusals, and return timelines, with official certification by Secretary of State Lewis C. Laturn.
The document states that acts by any Health Officer or sanitary official within proper duty are considered acts of the Board. It imposes fines up to fifty dollars for violations or interference with Board orders, with daily continuances counting as new offenses. The order takes effect from the earliest legally allowed date, dated October 12, signed by the Chairman.
The statement warns that if Santo Domingo quarrels with the United States it will lose the protection of the Monroe Doctrine, implying a shift in diplomatic and security support from Washington.
The Ohio General Assembly proposed a constitutional amendment to classify cities into three classes by population and regulate taxation borrowing and debt. The ballot would read Municipal classification amendment yes or no, with the measure taking effect January 1, 1904, authored by Speaker McKignon and President pro tem Archier.
Plant adds new work and offers steady employment for families with two or more children over fourteen. Also can employ additional young women sixteen or older. Wages are good and references are required. Address 86 W 14 Greenfield Ohio.
A customer testimonial from Holley Bros at Long Branch Missouri that their younger brother regained forty pounds in thirty days after using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He improved after trying the remedies and the store notes strong sales of the product.
A historical notice announces a proposed amendment to Article XII Section 2 of the Ohio Constitution to authorize general revenue raising for state and local purposes with uniform taxation. It lists exemptions for burying grounds public hospitals exclusively public charities and other defined properties and sets ballot options Yes or No. The amendment takes effect January 1 1904 and is signed by House Speaker McKinnon Senate President Nippert and Secretary of State Laylin.
A 1902 Ohio proposal outlines amending section 2, article 11 of the state constitution to adjust county representation by population ratios. It specifies election timing on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 and details ballot wording for adoption or rejection.
Ohio voters will decide on a proposed amendment to Section 3, Title XIII, to impose stockholders liability limited to stock value. The measure, to be placed on the first Tuesday after November 1905 election, seeks to prevent individual liability for unpaid stock. Official records certify the General Assembly’s action and the secretary’s attestation.
Notice announces Emma F. Hiscock has been appointed and qualified as administratrix with will annexed of Nicola Coper late of Athens County Ohio. The document is dated September 20 1908 and signed by Emma F Hiscock.
Examinations will be held on the first Saturday of September January February April May io and July and on the and ¢ Saturdays of August. gp will be given in May and teg Paxwell tests will be given on third Saturdaye April and Saturday of. By order of the board of examiners Maurice M Bryson clerk no S44 52.
Dyspepsia Care claims to relieve indigestion and digestive woes without milk and toast. It promises digestion of all wholesome foods and a sweet stomach, sold by Cline's Pharmacy.
Notice announces Homeseeker s and Colonists fares with full particulars by Ohio Central Lines agents. Details reference monthly tickes and the thirdeen day of each month for safe flees.
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