Michael Frandzen, janitor of the school house, and residing on Water street west of the school house block, died last week of malarial fever. It is the unanimous opinion of the physicians who saw him or know anything about his case that his death is directly traceable to the stagnant water allowed to accumulate near his house last summer. The attention of City Engineer Morin and Street Commissioner Porter was repeatedly called to the matter, but nothing was done, and as a result Michael Frandzen, an industrious, useful citizen, lies in his grave, leaving his family unprotected and unprovided for. We as firmly believe the authorities are responsible for the death of this man through their criminal and selfish neglect of their duties, as we do that he is dead. While nothing can be done to protect the health of uninfluential citizens like Mr. Frandzen, hundreds of dollars can be appropriated to improve the property and fortunes of Bill Morin, whose presence in this community has always been a drawback to its prosperity.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
December 18, 1879; Page Five.
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Poison in the Wells.
Dr. Wedge has received returns from the water from several wells in this city sent to Dr. C.N. Hewett of Red Wing, some days since for analysis. Of the water from the well on Dr. Wedge's place, Dr. Hewett says: "This water, so far as the analysis shows, is a good sample of well-water, fully up to the average of the record of similar waters in this office." Of the water from the well of the late Mr. Frandzen, who died of malarial fever not long since, he says: "The analysis of this water indicates positive infiltration of filth. The well should be carefully cleaned and examined, and if further disease occurs in families using it, its use should be forbidden." Of the water from Dan Heising's well, in whose family there has been typhoid fever, he says: "The amount of 'solids' and 'volatile matter' in this water, also of 'chlorine,' compel me to declare it unfit for use. I am inclined to the opinion that there is some source of filth which will be found to foul. I would advise that it be not used until the well is cleaned and examined."
Dr. Wedge will send off samples from other wells and also of lake water in a few days.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
January 22, 1880; Page Five.
dm wms (#47395868)
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
December 18, 1879; Page Five.
dm wms (#47395868)
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Poison in the Wells.
Dr. Wedge has received returns from the water from several wells in this city sent to Dr. C.N. Hewett of Red Wing, some days since for analysis. Of the water from the well on Dr. Wedge's place, Dr. Hewett says: "This water, so far as the analysis shows, is a good sample of well-water, fully up to the average of the record of similar waters in this office." Of the water from the well of the late Mr. Frandzen, who died of malarial fever not long since, he says: "The analysis of this water indicates positive infiltration of filth. The well should be carefully cleaned and examined, and if further disease occurs in families using it, its use should be forbidden." Of the water from Dan Heising's well, in whose family there has been typhoid fever, he says: "The amount of 'solids' and 'volatile matter' in this water, also of 'chlorine,' compel me to declare it unfit for use. I am inclined to the opinion that there is some source of filth which will be found to foul. I would advise that it be not used until the well is cleaned and examined."
Dr. Wedge will send off samples from other wells and also of lake water in a few days.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
January 22, 1880; Page Five.
dm wms (#47395868)
Michael Frandzen, janitor of the school house, and residing on Water street west of the school house block, died last week of malarial fever. It is the unanimous opinion of the physicians who saw him or know anything about his case that his death is directly traceable to the stagnant water allowed to accumulate near his house last summer. The attention of City Engineer Morin and Street Commissioner Porter was repeatedly called to the matter, but nothing was done, and as a result Michael Frandzen, an industrious, useful citizen, lies in his grave, leaving his family unprotected and unprovided for. We as firmly believe the authorities are responsible for the death of this man through their criminal and selfish neglect of their duties, as we do that he is dead. While nothing can be done to protect the health of uninfluential citizens like Mr. Frandzen, hundreds of dollars can be appropriated to improve the property and fortunes of Bill Morin, whose presence in this community has always been a drawback to its prosperity.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
December 18, 1879; Page Five.
dm wms (#47395868)
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Poison in the Wells.
Dr. Wedge has received returns from the water from several wells in this city sent to Dr. C.N. Hewett of Red Wing, some days since for analysis. Of the water from the well on Dr. Wedge's place, Dr. Hewett says: "This water, so far as the analysis shows, is a good sample of well-water, fully up to the average of the record of similar waters in this office." Of the water from the well of the late Mr. Frandzen, who died of malarial fever not long since, he says: "The analysis of this water indicates positive infiltration of filth. The well should be carefully cleaned and examined, and if further disease occurs in families using it, its use should be forbidden." Of the water from Dan Heising's well, in whose family there has been typhoid fever, he says: "The amount of 'solids' and 'volatile matter' in this water, also of 'chlorine,' compel me to declare it unfit for use. I am inclined to the opinion that there is some source of filth which will be found to foul. I would advise that it be not used until the well is cleaned and examined."
Dr. Wedge will send off samples from other wells and also of lake water in a few days.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
January 22, 1880; Page Five.
dm wms (#47395868)
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
December 18, 1879; Page Five.
dm wms (#47395868)
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Poison in the Wells.
Dr. Wedge has received returns from the water from several wells in this city sent to Dr. C.N. Hewett of Red Wing, some days since for analysis. Of the water from the well on Dr. Wedge's place, Dr. Hewett says: "This water, so far as the analysis shows, is a good sample of well-water, fully up to the average of the record of similar waters in this office." Of the water from the well of the late Mr. Frandzen, who died of malarial fever not long since, he says: "The analysis of this water indicates positive infiltration of filth. The well should be carefully cleaned and examined, and if further disease occurs in families using it, its use should be forbidden." Of the water from Dan Heising's well, in whose family there has been typhoid fever, he says: "The amount of 'solids' and 'volatile matter' in this water, also of 'chlorine,' compel me to declare it unfit for use. I am inclined to the opinion that there is some source of filth which will be found to foul. I would advise that it be not used until the well is cleaned and examined."
Dr. Wedge will send off samples from other wells and also of lake water in a few days.
Freeborn County Standard; Albert Lea, Minnesota.
January 22, 1880; Page Five.
dm wms (#47395868)
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