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Domestic News
December 3, 1904
The Barre Daily Times
Barre, Washington County, Vermont
What is this article about?
Montpelier public schools will reopen Monday after a week's closure due to fears of scarlet fever and whooping cough spreading. Building fumigated; parents cautioned. Ten scarlet fever cases in city.
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MONTPELIER SCHOOLS TO REOPEN
Fear of Epidemic of Disease Has Subsided Somewhat.
Montpelier, Dec. 3. - The public schools will reopen Monday after a week's vacation, the sessions having been suspended on recommendation of Health Officer Lindsay because of fear of the spread of scarlet fever and whooping cough. The school building has been thoroughly fumigated and parents have been cautioned not to send children who have been exposed to either disease.
There are now ten cases of scarlet fever in the city.
Fear of Epidemic of Disease Has Subsided Somewhat.
Montpelier, Dec. 3. - The public schools will reopen Monday after a week's vacation, the sessions having been suspended on recommendation of Health Officer Lindsay because of fear of the spread of scarlet fever and whooping cough. The school building has been thoroughly fumigated and parents have been cautioned not to send children who have been exposed to either disease.
There are now ten cases of scarlet fever in the city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Education
What keywords are associated?
Montpelier Schools
Scarlet Fever
Whooping Cough
School Reopening
Epidemic Fear
What entities or persons were involved?
Health Officer Lindsay
Where did it happen?
Montpelier
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Montpelier
Event Date
Dec. 3
Key Persons
Health Officer Lindsay
Outcome
ten cases of scarlet fever in the city; schools reopening after fumigation.
Event Details
Public schools suspended for a week on recommendation of Health Officer Lindsay due to fear of spread of scarlet fever and whooping cough; building thoroughly fumigated; parents cautioned not to send exposed children.