Amherst BEE newspaper Thursday, January 31, 1884:
"Williamsville -Scarlet Fever -Action Taken by the Board of Health-
Late Friday two children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Armitage, who reside at Buffalo, were brought out to the home of their grandfather, Mr. Benjamin Long, at the east end of this village, it being hoped that by doing so, they could escape the scarlet fever, of which another member of the family was suffering. Shortly after their arrival both children were taken ill, and yesterday morning, one of them, a little boy about two years old, died. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sorrowful bereavement. The Board of Health met yesterday afternoon and took action in regard to the death, as the doctor stated it was the result of malignant scarlet fever. They decided that the burial should be strictly private and that every precaution should be taken to prevent the spread of the dreaded disease. They also instructed the clerk to hold communication with the Buffalo Board of Health, stating the facts, together with the request that hereafter the Buffalo Board use all possible measures to prevent children, or grown person, being sent in the country who have been exposed to any contagious disease. The Amherst Board of Health is to be commended for their prompt action.
"Williamsville -Scarlet Fever -Action Taken by the Board of Health-
Late Friday two children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Armitage, who reside at Buffalo, were brought out to the home of their grandfather, Mr. Benjamin Long, at the east end of this village, it being hoped that by doing so, they could escape the scarlet fever, of which another member of the family was suffering. Shortly after their arrival both children were taken ill, and yesterday morning, one of them, a little boy about two years old, died. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sorrowful bereavement. The Board of Health met yesterday afternoon and took action in regard to the death, as the doctor stated it was the result of malignant scarlet fever. They decided that the burial should be strictly private and that every precaution should be taken to prevent the spread of the dreaded disease. They also instructed the clerk to hold communication with the Buffalo Board of Health, stating the facts, together with the request that hereafter the Buffalo Board use all possible measures to prevent children, or grown person, being sent in the country who have been exposed to any contagious disease. The Amherst Board of Health is to be commended for their prompt action.
Amherst BEE newspaper Thursday, January 31, 1884:
"Williamsville -Scarlet Fever -Action Taken by the Board of Health-
Late Friday two children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Armitage, who reside at Buffalo, were brought out to the home of their grandfather, Mr. Benjamin Long, at the east end of this village, it being hoped that by doing so, they could escape the scarlet fever, of which another member of the family was suffering. Shortly after their arrival both children were taken ill, and yesterday morning, one of them, a little boy about two years old, died. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sorrowful bereavement. The Board of Health met yesterday afternoon and took action in regard to the death, as the doctor stated it was the result of malignant scarlet fever. They decided that the burial should be strictly private and that every precaution should be taken to prevent the spread of the dreaded disease. They also instructed the clerk to hold communication with the Buffalo Board of Health, stating the facts, together with the request that hereafter the Buffalo Board use all possible measures to prevent children, or grown person, being sent in the country who have been exposed to any contagious disease. The Amherst Board of Health is to be commended for their prompt action.
"Williamsville -Scarlet Fever -Action Taken by the Board of Health-
Late Friday two children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Armitage, who reside at Buffalo, were brought out to the home of their grandfather, Mr. Benjamin Long, at the east end of this village, it being hoped that by doing so, they could escape the scarlet fever, of which another member of the family was suffering. Shortly after their arrival both children were taken ill, and yesterday morning, one of them, a little boy about two years old, died. The parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in their sorrowful bereavement. The Board of Health met yesterday afternoon and took action in regard to the death, as the doctor stated it was the result of malignant scarlet fever. They decided that the burial should be strictly private and that every precaution should be taken to prevent the spread of the dreaded disease. They also instructed the clerk to hold communication with the Buffalo Board of Health, stating the facts, together with the request that hereafter the Buffalo Board use all possible measures to prevent children, or grown person, being sent in the country who have been exposed to any contagious disease. The Amherst Board of Health is to be commended for their prompt action.
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