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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1903

Page

2

Village of Athens Health Board Nuisance Removal Ordinance

An 1903 order by the Athens Village Board of Health prescribes prohibitions and procedures to keep streets and premises sanitary. It bans using abandoned wells as sinks, requires approved removal of night soil, and mandates tightly closed vehicles, designated removal hours, and proper disposal to prevent odors. The ordinance sets permits, compliance rules, and penalties, effective from October 12, 1903.

Board of Health Athens

Public Health Board Order on Contagious Diseases 1903

Village health measure orders residents and officials to report suspected diseases within six hours. It forbids entry to public spaces and requires disinfection, barring attendance at funerals for related cases and mandating airtight coffins and swift burials under Board of Health oversight.

Duties of physicians on death and reporting in the village

A village regulation requires physicians to report deaths within one day to the Board of Health, especially in cases of contagious diseases. It also mandates reports for deaths found with no medical attendance and inquests to name the deceased and probable cause to the board.

Ancherson Board of Health Henry Logan Aliest W. A. Hibbard Barzal Athens Ohio Shell Board

Meat and Fish Licensing and Inspection in Athens Village

Regulation requires inspectors from the Board of Health to examine wagons stores slaughterhouses tools and appliances before meat or fish sales begin. It imposes annual license applications, fees, and certificates of inspection with expirations on May 1 and November 1. It bans sale of meat from animals with health issues or from unhealthy practices without written certification.

Board of Health Athens Ohio Inspector of Food

Health Board Standing Order on Contaminated Food and Slaughter

The document outlines penalties and procedures for condemning and disposing of contaminated food and animals. It specifies disallowed conditions including improper draining of blood, swill fed pork, animals kept in unsanitary spaces, and adulterated or unwholesome substances. Health officers may seize items and order disposal, with the order taking effect as permitted by law.

Board of Health

Village Vaccine Order Mandates Child Immunization

An order issued by the Village Board of Health requires vaccination for all residents aged six and over and all school pupils, with exemptions only for medical contraindication. Guardians are responsible for vaccinating minors, with penalties for noncompliance. The order takes effect after the legally specified waiting period, signed by Henry Logan, chair, and W A Hibbard, clerk.

Board of Health Athens Ohio SAMS Las Henry Logan W. A. Hibbard

Village Health Order Prohibits Diseased Animals and Weeds

An 1903 village order by Benny Logan bans keeping horses or other animals with glanders orfarcey and dogs with rabies, requires confinement and removal if infected, and prohibits weeds and offensive vegetation on properties and adjacent streets, taking effect at the earliest legal date.

Athens Board of Health Benny Logan W. A. Hibbard

Health Board Orders Penalties and Enforcement Preface

The document enforces penalties for violating Board of Health orders. It states acts by health officers or officers under authority are acts of the Board. It imposes fines up to fifty dollars and possible confinement until costs are paid. Each day of violation counts as a new offense. Effective upon the earliest lawful date.

Board of Health Athens Ohio

Proposed Ohio constitutional amendment governor's veto

Ohio General Assembly proposes a constitutional amendment on the governor's veto process. The measure sets reading rules, bill subject limits, and veto reconsideration procedures with two thirds thresholds. It directs ballot wording for or against the amendment and cites officials certifying the act.

Proposed Amendment to Ohio Constitution on Taxation Easement

A 1902 Ohio document certifies a proposed amendment to Section 2 of Article XII to permit revenue raising for public and local needs, with exemptions for strictly public property. Voters would see Taxation Amendment Yes or No on the ballot, effective January 1, 1904.

Proposed Amendment to Ohio County Legislative Districts

Historical note records a proposed amendment to Ohio constitution Section 2 Article 11 outlining representation by population, ballot wording for adoption, and official certification dates. Contains names such as W S McKinnon and Lewis C Laylin with dates circa 1902 to 1908. The document explains voting choices Yes or No and certification by the Secretary of State in Columbus.

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Ohio General Assembly backs November ballot amendment

A 1903 Ohio document outlines proposed amendment to Article XIII Section 3 concerning private corporations. It sets ballot wording for support or opposition and includes certification by Secretary of State Lewis C. Larr. Also notes appointment of administratrix with will annexed for Nicolas G. Coperlate of Athens County.

Nicolas GC Coperlate Athens County Ohio

Proposed Ohio Constitution Amendment Municipal Classification

The document details a proposed amendment to Article 14 Section 6 of Ohio's constitution to regulate city classification by population and limit powers over taxation borrowing debts and credit. It outlines ballot wording for yes or no votes and states the amendment would take effect January 1, 1904 with official certification dates in 1902–1903.

Ohio Ie General Assembly Chios State of Ematic General Assembly

Help Wanted at The American Pad and Textile Co

Advertises steady employment for families with two or more children over fourteen and for young women sixteen and older. Requires references. Address The American Pad and Textile Co G w 14 Greenfield Ohio.

American Pad & Textile Co Greenfield Ohio

Gained Forty Pounds in Thirty Days With Remedy

Our younger brother suffered months of indigestion. After trying various remedies he used Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. In thirty days he gained forty pounds and recovered fully. We recommend the tablets and note strong local sales. McKee’s Drug Store sells them.

Chamberlain Holley Bros., Merchants Long Branch McKee Deng

Examinations Schedule and Digestive Aid Advertisement

Notices outline first Saturday exams for September October January February April May June August and August first and third Saturdays. Primary tests in May and August Foxwell tests on the third Saturday of April and second Saturday of May. Calibrate exams overseen by Maciles M Bryson clerk. Also an advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures indigestion and related stomach troubles, sold by Cline's Pharmacy with dietary guidance.

Une Foxwell Maciies M. Bryson Cline

Homeseeker and Colonist Fares Highlighted

Ohio Central Lines advertises Homeseeker and Colonist fares with full particulars available from agents. Ticket sales occur on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Ohio Central Lines

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