Blamed It On Tramps

 

The sources discuss a smallpox outbreak and the measures taken to control it in Marlinton. Here's a breakdown of the information:

• Presence of Tramps: Several people have reported that tramps have been observed in the area and are suspected of carrying smallpox. There is concern that these ndividuals may spread the disease.
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• Public Health Response: 
• • The local authorities are taking the matter seriously. A quarantine has been established, and a person suspected of having the disease was placed under guard at a place until the Local Board of Health could determine if the situation was a health risk or not.
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  • It is noted that the quarantined person has not yet been diagnosed as having smallpox, but the public health board is ready to take immediate action to prevent the spread of the disease if that is the case.
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  • The Board of Health is prepared to arrest and hold anyone until they are satisfied that such people do not have the disease.
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  • The Board of Health is prepared to take action to make the county safe from the disease. They request the cooperation of all the citizens of the area to cooperate with their measures.
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• Public Awareness: The articles emphasize the importance of public cooperation in controlling the outbreak. Citizens are urged to be generous in offering help to those affected and to provide shelter to those who need it. They are also asked to report all instances of these wandering individuals.
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• Nature of the Disease: The articles describe smallpox as a dangerous disease that can be carried by people who are moving through the area. There is emphasis on the potential for the disease to spread and for infections.
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• Recommendations: The sources mention that citizens should not shelter or give aid to tramps. They should instead contact the authorities to have the situation managed in a safe way. The people are asked to "lock up" their generous and hospitable instincts, in order to protect the health of the community.

The articles clearly show that the community was concerned about the potential for a smallpox outbreak, and that the authorities were implementing measures like quarantine and seeking public cooperation to manage the situation. They emphasized preventing the spread of the disease by controlling the movements of the tramps and taking measures to provide for the community's health and well-being.