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Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

ten days ago and L have authorized
admitting pupils on and after Mon
day, the Sd.
would, at this time, report that I
have taken advantage of DR.. Perry S
offer of free medical examination in
the Israel Putnam school. Something
over $50 examinations have been made
to date and cultures taken in the ma
jority of cases. The report of the
bacteriologist has been that all cuI-
were negative. The doubtful case has
been excluded and is under observa-
ton.
This examination was interesting in
that hardly one maintained throat
was found in the cases of all who were
examined. Numerous cases were re
vealed and noted of remediabIe cases,
serious enough to warrant prompt at
tention by parents. Cases Og adenoids,
diseased tonsils, weak eyes, and bad
teeth were very common. The par
ents of these children will be notified
in writing of the conditions found and
will be advised to take the matter up
with family physicians.
I have been in Putnam and engaged
in school work here short time, but
in that time have visited and examined
carefully all the towns schools. l am
pleased to be able to report that, judg-
ing the school by modern standards,
the local high school is in excellent
condition and is, evidently, in good
hands. The same statement may also
be made about the other schools, with
few exceptions.
The teachers have shown, with me,
an encouraging spirit of willingness
and a spirit of cooperation and 10y
atty. l anticipate only satisfactory
results.
There is evident a great need of
Standardization of texts in reading,
language and arithmetic. 1 would rec
ommend that attention be given to
reading first and that some standard
Basal reading system be adopted at
once. The reading matter, the mat
ter of a basal system, is now being
taken up with the teachers of the
three lowest grades with the idea of
deciding upon a basal series adapted
to our needs.
The same thing will need to be done
later in the case of language and
arithmetic.
A Parent Teachers association has
been started during the month. Such
an organization can accomplish much
and an invitation has been extended to
the members of the board to join this
association.
The splendid spirit shown by teach
ers and pupils has made my work cas-
Ter than it would have been other
wise. 1 know of no better way of ex-
pressing my appreciat ton of this spirit
termination to contribute my best to
make Putnam schools not merely good,
but best, and the name Putnam"
synonym for excellence in education
and living conditions.
Report of Truant Officer for April.
Town School Committee.
Gentlemen: On account of the vaca-
ton the month of Apriu was a short
one: but it was very busy. During
that month the officer wrote two let
tiers to parents, made eight personal
visits, brought one child before the
court and took her to the Connecticut
Industrial School for Girls in Middle
town.
The selectmen gave to school chill
dren eight pairs of shoes and twenty
yards of calico for dresses. No COM
plant has been made to the truant Of
ficer of lack of clothing. Greater
care is being exercised in requiring
the certificate of physicians
Respectfully submitted,
L. F. BATTEY.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
Joining Erats At Brown.

The Brown University faculty has
voted that in the future no Freshmen
shall be allowed to join a fraternity
until he has passed II emester hours
of college work. The fraternities are
taking independent action to regulate
by agreement the character of rush
ing and the time of pledging. The
plans protects both fraternity and
freshman from error and puts a prem
ium on attention to studies.
The fact that the Liberty Bell is
cracked does not detract from its
popularity, and the same is true of
quite a number of men. Florida
Times Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

Duties.
Supervisor Albert S. Ames has re-
turned to Danfelson and is taking up
his school duties.
Judge A. G. Bill visited Tuesday at
Willimantic with his brother. John G.
Bill. who is ill.
Miss Georgette Jette, recently grad
uated from the Emerson school of ora
terry at Boston, has returned to Daniel
son.
Mrs. Harry Hartford, formerly a
teacher in Klllingly High school, has
returned to her home in Southbridge
after visit with friends in Daniel
son,
w. S. Brown has been at Manchester
demonstrating farm tractors to tobac-
CO growers in that region.
Entertained Men Friends,
At the home of Mr. and RTrs. A. ".
Woodwork, Hawkins street Tuesday
evening, the members of the Nadel
Arbeit club entertained husbands and
gentlemen friends. Supper was served,
followed by whist.
John Awkward has returned from a
visit in Woonsocket.
Fred White Of Providence has en-
tered the employ of W. A. Whipple.
George D. Smith of Meriden visited
friends in Danielson Tuesday.
Earl Young of Providence formerly
was e. visitor here.
Derosier-Gay.
A recent marriage at Dayville was
that of Miss Gladys Gay and Thomas
Derosier, Rev. Ignatius Kost oficiat-
ing.
Frank C. Stewart of New London
called on Danielson friends Tuesday.
Members of Moriah lodge, A. F. and
A, NJ, received the 32d degree at Nor
witch Monday evening.
Attawaugan Jitney Service.
An Attawaugan man has plans for
establishing jitney service between
that village, Dayville, Danielson and
Putnam.
Delegates from Congregational
churhhes in this section were at Chap
lin Tuesday for the annual meeting of
the Windham County Association of
Churches and Ministers.
Mrs. D. J. Swafiield Of Boston and
Mrs. Frederick Hartwell of Providence
are guests of Rev. and Mrs. w. D.
Swafheld at the Baptist parsonage.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-
fist church is to meet with Mrs. Page
of Maple street this afternoon:
Receiving Contributions for BeIgians.
Mrs. H. L. Mason of Brooklyn is re-
ceiving contributions for the Belgian
war sufferers.
Miss Laurette San Souci Of Black
stone has been spending a few days
with friends in Danielson.
Queen Esther Circle Meets.
Queen Esther circle held a meeting
in the vestry of the Methodist church
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Henry Bergin remains serious
ly i'll at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Arlington and
Miss Emma Pilling motored to Hart
ford Tuesday. During his stay in the
city Mr.. Arlington, a former repre-
sentative from this town, visited the
capitol.
Visiting Nurse Resigns.
Miss Bertha Field, who has been the
visiting nurse for the Civic federation
for more than a year and a half, has
resigned. Miss Field is to remain here
until her successor is selected. Her
work here has been highly satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12


An entertainment which. is to be
the result of the united. efforts. of
the Boy Scouts and the Camp Fire
Girls is being planned,
Angus Macleod has returned to- his
duties in New Haven after a cisit
here
+ Miss Sadie Macleod has returned
from a visit to Miss Marguerite Mac
Neil Of Norwich
Lawrence Ashcraft has returned to
Fishers Island after a visit here.
Lawrence Goodale has returned to
Fishers Island after a visit here.
Allen Campbell Of New York has
been visiting here.
Herbert Coles of Brooklyn is here
for a few days.
Mrs. B. w. Latham and MissS Ethel
Latham have returned from a visit
in New York
Horse Had Lockiaw.
It was necessary for veterinary
surgeons to chloroform the horse own
ed by G. NJ. McGraw Monday as the
animal was suffering from lockjaw.
The Blue Birds had a delightful hike
Tuesday into the woods for wild flow
ers.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Kelly of New
London have been visiting Frank. Park
who is recovering from typhoid fever
Captain Henry Langworthy of the
schooner Tartar, has been visiting at
his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
DIPHTHERIA CARRIERS.
Two Apparently Healthy Boys Show
Presence of Germs.

Two diphtheria Carriers" boys,
were discovered among the pupils of
the Israel Putnam school Tuesday and
were sent to their homes. These boys
were apparently in good health. They
have been normal in every way eat
ing well. playing baseball and sleeping
soundly. In spite of this, cultures
taken from them showed the presence
of diphtheria germs and they were
taken from school.
Superintendent Harold w. Files of
the schools in Putnam issued state
ment Tuesday covering the situation
in the school relative to the few diph-
liberia cases that have developed and
to the undue excitement that has been
caused by them and in which the re-
ports as to the sanitary condition of
the school is discussed. Superinten-
dent Files advises that no heed be paid
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

to Sidewalk rumcra" and sets at rest
doubt that the school Is not In proper
sanitary condition. He explains that
the school has not been closed for the
reason that Il Is better to keep the
ppils at their studies and under con-
slant observation for the appearance
OF diphtheria than to close the build
ing, thereby scattering the pupils all
about the city and increasing the dan
ger Of communication of the disease.
The situation appeared very we'll in
hand Tuesday and officials in close
touch with It were treasured.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
HANDBOOK WITH $40,
Surprise Gift to Each EmpIoye of
Young Brothers.

The Young Brothers company has
given to each of its employees of a year
of service and over a handbook show
ing a deposit of $40 in local savings
institution. This bonus, an agreeable
surprise to the men, is as a reward
for their interest in the proper con-
duct of the business and will undoubt-
edly stimulate them to further good
effort.
Confusing Alarm for Small Fire.
Shortly after IL o'clock Tuesday
morning there was a junbled sound
ing of the fire alarm for what proved
to be blaze at the barn on the
Youngs place, Maple street. The fire
was caused by sparks blown from
where caterpillar nests were being
burned near by. 1t was extinguished
before causing appreciate damage.
This was fortunate, for the irregular
alarm, taken with the fact that about
two hours previous the fire alarm had
been accidentally sounded, caused
many of the firemen to pay no particu-
lar attention to the call,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Many Mourners at Funeral Services
for Miss Anna L. Tobn.

The funeral of Miss Anna L. Tobin
was held at st. Edwards church
Tuesday morning at $50. A solemn
high mass of requiem was sung by
the pastor, Rev. Felix J. O'Neil. Rev.
Edward A. Flannery OF Hazardville
was deacon and Rev. James L. Smith
of Rockville sub deacon. There We're
many beautiful floral pieces. The
regular choir was augmented by a
quartette from st. Bernard's choir in
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
PUTNAM

Prompt Payment of Taxes-Two Boys
Found to Be Diphtheria Carriers
City Meeting Votes Against APPre-
priations for Street improvements
Amos P. Denis Dead at e2-SchooI
Interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

Rockville and by Miss Julia Kennedy
of st. Patrick's church, New Haven.
Miss Kennedy sang Eyes That Are
Weary at the close of the services
and as the body was taken from the
church the choir sang Nearer My
God To Thee" Burial was in St.
Edwards cemetery. The bearers
were William J. EIanley, James Hurley,
Henry Largess and William ]. Will
Jams.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

r. y. Snerluan OF south Coventry
was a visitor in Putnam Tuesday.
Judge Gary Born in Putnam.
Judge Ebert H. Gary, head of the
in The Bulletin beside the Putnam
news Tuesday morning, was born in
the Gary district of this town.
Mrs. r. M. Clark of Pomfret has
a French chauffeur who has just re-
turned from service in the European
war.
Taxes Promptly Paid.
Tax Collector J. Richard CARPENTER
has had fine success in making his
collections this year, his work being
nearly completed. Some delinquents
who have not paid their personal tax
will receive letters this morning adj
vfsing them to do SO or they will be
hailed into court. where the cost will
be about SIS.
Richard Freeman Sd, of Wallacetown,
Mass. one of those who went down
with the Lusitania, was a friend of
DR.. Edward L. Perry of this city.
School boys. the chief offenders in
against riding bicycles on the side
walks of the city. If the warning fails
to stop them from indulging in the
practice, they will be brought into
court.
John B. Byrne and J. B. Daigle were
at Hartford Tuesday as delegates from
Cargin council to the state convention
Of the knights of Columbus. M NJ.
Dwyer of this city was mentioned
Tuesday as a candidate for state war
den. Mr.. Daigle. Cyril Remillard, A.
c. Scranton and Alverez Muire were
at Hartford to witness the degree work
in connection with the convention.
Sent Delegates to Bridgeport.
Court City of Putnam and Court
Jacques Cartier of this city were rep
resented Tuesday at the state conven-
ton of the Foresters of America in
Bridgeport. The delegation included
A. A Brodeur, Edward Girard, Theo-
dore Boulay and Frank Dumas Mr.
Brodeur entered the convention as a
candidate for state bead1e
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

Old Saybrook. - Mrs. William f.
White, Mrs. Howard w. Pease, Mrs
Giles A. Bushnell and Miss Caroline
convention in New Haven Tuesday as
delegates from the Congregational
church.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
And Name No Newspapers.

DIR. Cook is welcomed to climb all
the 'tuncllmb" mountains there are. 1t
is a great way to keep ones head in
the clouds.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

New Britain.-The officers of New
Britain lodge, No. 957, B. P. o. E,
went to Torrington by automobile on
Tuesday evening to work the degrees
on a class.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

ord.-Announcement has been
made of the engagement of Frank G.
Page and Miss Olive Terhune, both of
Branford.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
DANIEL SON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIEL..soN

Derosier- Gay Marriase-Talk of Alta
wausan Jitnsy-Resisnation of Visit
ing Nurse-Ycung Brothers Present
Employees Bankboeks With $40 De-
posits-Sidney w. Bard Begins New
Duties
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12

P. ]. Sheridan of South Coventry
was a visitor in Putnam Tuesday.
Judge Gary Born in Putnam,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-12
NOANK

Scouts and Camp Fire Girls Plan En-
tertainment-Horse With Loekjaw
Killed. =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-22
A Fairy Compromise.


One bright spring day two little
| fairies met out in a big front yard.
| One little fairy was named Shadow,
| because he was one of the fairies of
| Shadow-land. He was dressed in soft
| shimmery clothes of dull gray and
brown and SO dark were his clothes
and quiet his manner. you would
never have guessed he was there-at
| least you wouldn't have guessed unless
you looked VERY hard. and that's
something most folks don't do.
The other little fairy was named
Sunbeam. He was dressed as bright
ly as the sunshine and his manner was
as gay and joyous as summer breeze.
AS he slipped round over the earth, he
got a welcome everywhere and he al
ways had pleasant word and bright
smile for whoever he saw.
On this particular morning, Shadow
had been working down in among the
grasses, stretching tiny gray nets from
stays cloudy he said to himself, II
can make me lovely little home here
under this old elm tree"
But he reckoned without Sunbeam!
Just when Shadow was nearly
through and was congratulating him
self on the beauty of the home he had
made, who should come slipping
through the tree but little Sunbea nj
said Sunbeam with gay flourish of
his golden cap, land what are you do
ing this morning."
I'm making me home here under
this elm tree" replied Shadow, see
how 1 have woven my nets of gray?
See how I have made my nest ?"
Eyes, 1 do see,'' said Sunbeam cor
daily. but what are you going to do
with it now that I am come ?"
"Oh dear" exclaimed Shadow in
distress, you don't mean to say that
you are going to stay here and spoil
my home! I was SO sure that today
would be a cloudy day, Can't YOU
please leave some little place for me %
Sunbeam thought a minute. I'm
deed I'd like to-" he said agreeably.
+but what am to do? The grass nm
der this old tree sent up word that IT
needed warmth and sunshine and my
mother sun sent me here to this very
spot to spend the day. L wish / could |
go somewhere else; seems to me am
always chasing you around and don't !
like 1T. But L have to obey the sun I
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-22

institution is declared to have had a
form of the honor system in 1873, and
to have introduced it through its grad
yates into the University of Virginia.
The honor of establishing the system
has also been claimed for the Univer-
sity of South Carolina. There are in
stitutions where peculiar conditions
initiate against the adoption of the
honor sJstem," declares Doctor Bald
win, compiler of the bulletin. Theo-
logical seminarieS and certain military
schools are cited in this connection.
st. Joseph's seminary, ST. Joseph, Mo-,
reports that 1.-The naturally good char
acter aspiring for the priesthood does
not require the honor system" On the
other hand, in most military institu-
tions breach of honor is considered
so serious an offense as to have defi-
mite penalties already provided" and
no honor system is considered neces-
sary. Some institutions frankly OPP
pose the honor system. The president
of Clark college declares that ito ask
student to sign a pledge that he has
not cheated in an examination is like
asking a reputable man to hang up
a sign in his store that he does not
use short weights" A few institutions
are cited as having tried the system
and declared 1t a failure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-22
Jdyh Jots

Yes, advises the Hamilton Grit, it
Is essential to have an aim in life, but
to get any game you can't be slow on
the trigger.
This is also the season of the year
in rural Kansas when the Riddles have
begun to count the days until school
closes for the summer vacation.
AS the lola Register observes: lot
of people who are fussing around
over the unpreparedness of the United
States for war ought to worry more
about being unprepared to pay their
grocery bills.
No doubt about spring having ar
rived in Sumner county. One of it's
PAPERS reports: The first frog music
was heard here the middle of last
week Those who thought the frogs
were all drowned were probably mis-
taken.
: Shafts from the Gridley Light: Ex-
perience teaches that few people are
as innocent as they look. Never
yet has man been deafeneds by the
applause of his followers. Most of
us have our eye-teeth cut on some
thing harder than a rubber ring. :.
We are told that there are germs in
kisses, but most OF US think we are
germ proof" Gold is the heaviest
metal known yet it is used as a buoy
on the sea of life more frequently than
anything else, even cork. 90
Some of the Potpourri that Tom
Thompson serves to the readers of his
Howard Courant: Be sure your sin
will find you out. Likewise your wife.
1t pays to be discreet For then
some folk may think you are virtu-
GUS 800 Most children are early
risers until they get to be three or four
years old. After that they begin to
resemble father. If you put out
poison for mice during the winter,
this is the time of year you discover
that they found it. Didn't it ever
occur to you that lots of kisses are
wasted on babies who don't appreciate
them?
Not Predictin, But-by Eaton B.
Going in the Osawatomie Graphic:
There's a hint of somethin' dom, in
the air each crisp .mornin', like some
thin were a brewin', like somethin
were a bornin. The days are dawnin
brighter and clearer ev'ry day, all
mater pears to be in tune with the
robins roundelay. The winds blow
in stronger from the south so far
away an while amt predictin' Moth
in sometimes goin' to happen right
away. The buds are gettin' fuller, al
most poppin' out, kinda makes Teller
want to run and jump and shout. The
grass is peekin' through in little tiny
spots, the kids er choosin' up fer one
ole-cat on Jonesy's vacant lot, an ole
Simp Snodgrass, he's a projeckin'
around fer bait and fixin' up his fish
in tackle at a mighty lively rate an
Jed Doolittles settin' in the sun most
ev'ry afternoon. amt predictin'
nothin', but somethin's goin' to hap
pen mighty soon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-22
ALMA BECK.
Contralto With symphony Orchestra
at Auditorium Next Week.

Miss Alma Beck, contra1to with the
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. will
be heard for the first time in Topeka
at the forthcoming engagement of the
orchestra in this city, April 1921 al
though she was a SoloiSt of the organ
ization on its previous visit here. Miss
Hartman was the soprano who ap-
peared here in the production Of 1.-The
Messiah Miss Beck going to her
home in Cincinnati from Minneapolis
Miss Beck received her education
in music in her home city, at the Gin
cinnati conservatory, and also from
private tutors Her success was as
sured from her first appearance in
public, which was as soloist with the
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in a
local production of the Messiah Her
first year with the Minneapolis or
chestra was so satisfactory all around
that before the season had been con-
Guided she was engaged for the next
year
She never fails to delight her audi
ences and Mr.. Oberhoffer himself, as
well as all the members of the orches-
ira, are particularly fond of her voice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-22

Considering their means. the en-
thusiasm and generosity of the stu
dents at Washburn in connection with
the endowment fund campaign, should
be an inspiration to others, and To-
pekans especially to give freely to this
worthy cause. These students are not
working to make Washburn a better
college for themselves. They will
have taken their places on the firing
line of life long before Washburn be-
gins to enjoy the fruits of the endow-
ment that is being raised. They are
working for the Washburn of the flu
ture, the bigger and better Washburn
that will be Of such larger advantages
to the city that is its home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-04-22
THE MACEDONIAN CRY.

AS The Commission for Relief in
Belgium points out, its task for feed
ing the hungry people of that sorely
stricken land is the one undertaking
upon which all of the belligerent pow
ers have looked with approval and to
which in a large measure they have
given their active support. 1t is the
one organization where the executive
heads are able to discuss it's affairs di-
rect1y, face to face with cabinet min
listers of the warning powers. 1t is the
quintessence of neutrality, in that it
has the respect and recognition of all
governments. The work of this COM
mission has given an outlet for the
keen desire of many Americans to be
of service in connection with the work
of salving the wreckage produced by
this titanic struggle. The people OF
America have responded nobly to the
ian cry, Come and help us!'' But
help is still needed and will continue
to be needed for months to come. until
the Little Sister of Nations can
again hold up her head and once more
take her place in the ranks of indus
try and commerce she so proudly hell
until less than year ago. And don't
forget that the Kansas wing of this
relief commission is still doing bust
ness at its old stand in Topeka.