Gunnison news-champion., 1918-12-13
REPORT AS TO QUARANTINE.
APPEAL FOR COOPERATION
BY PHYSICIAN In CHARGE

'missioners of the county, each of the
Incorporated towns in the county, thru
their trustees, the county health offic-
er and the health officers of each of
these towns, as well as numerous citi-
zens, the undersigned took charge of
the quarantine against influenza in
Gunnison County on November 3rd,
1918, and since that time has given the
matter his undivided attention day
and night, and the results secured are
left to the decision Of the people of
the county.
While in some cases great incOnven-
ience and hardship have resulted to
those desiring to enter the county and
those returning to the county after be-
ing absent therefrom, nothing has
been required except what seemed to
be absolutely necessary for the pro-
lection of the people of the county,
and the endeavor has been made to
treat everyone alike.
As rule the people of the county
and those coming here have heartily
cooperated with the physician in
charge in obeying all rules and regu-
lati0ns imposed, but as is always the
case, there are some people who have
complained and objected to the en-
forcement of the quarantine regula-
tons and sought to evade them, in
some instances, greatly to their pre-
sent regret. This quarantine cannot
be enforced without the assistahce
and cooperation Of the people Of the
|cpunty. We are watching the cond-
|tiOns in the cities and surrounding
towns very carefully, and the quaran-
tine will be lifted as soon as it is safe
to do so. We are maintaining this
quarantine for the benefit of all. It
is not q pleasant or profitable under
taking. When whole families have
been wiped out around US, isn't it
worth while to maintain strict quar-
antine here, although it entails incon-
venience, harsiships and financial loss ?
Isn't it for your best interests to sup
port the physician in charge and as
sist him in enforcing the rules and
regulations which have been made for
your protection? On the other hand,
II the regulations are not obeyed, they
are going to be enforced by law until
the quarantinesis lifted.
Just few days ago, one D.A. Bent
ley, of Alamosa, tried to evade the
quarantine law and get into Pitkin
without permission Of the physician
in charge or without being quaran-
tined. He was arrested by the sheriff
Of the county, brought to Gunnison,
tried before Justice Of the Peace Cor
don, pied guilty and his fine and costs
costs amounted to $43. This party
claimed that he did not appreciate the
seriousness of the situation and final
ly admitted that he had received the
proper treatment and paid the fine
without protest. This was fragrant
violation of the quarantine rules, and
all other cases are going to be prose-
cuted as fast as they occur, although
we confidently hope that no other pro-
secutions will be necessary.
Some Of the officials of the smaller
towns are not supporting the quaran-
tine as they should, and these parties
should remember that II they advise
or condone the breaking Of any Of
these regulations that they are equal
ly guilty and can and will be prose-
cuted. As has been stated, practical
ly all of the officers of the county are
behind the physician in charge, as well
as the entire police power Of the coun-
Ity. The regulations are made for the
good Of all the people, and while they
are in vogue they will be enforced, al
though this is not pleasant duty.
We call on all good citizens to Co
operate and assist in enforcing the
quarantine rules and regulations 30
as to keep the influenza out of Gunni-
son county.
DIR. ]. w. ROCKEFELLER,
Physician in Charge.
Approved:
JOHN A. STEELE,
JAMES TEESLINK,
E. M. NOURSE,
H. C. BARTLETT,
DEXTER T. SAPP.
Committee of Safety.
TOM FARRELL, FORMER GUN
NISONITE, DIES AT ELLIS, KAS.
We learn that Tom Farrell, died at
his home in Ellis, Kansas, on Sunday,
December 1, 1918, Of rheumatism Of
the heart. His death was very sud-
den.
His brother, John Farrell, had the
remains shipped to his boyhood home
| in Pennsylvania for burial.
Tom Farrell worked in the D. 4 r.
G. shops ut Gunnison for . number Of
years. He was . member Of the Mas
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