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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR
 TO BEGIN DUTIES.
School Children Will Be Inspected For Contagious Diseases by pr. Cas- siGy.

Dr. Louis T. Cassidy, recently ap- pointed medical inspector of the pub He schools, will start on his duties on Monday and also Miss Charlotte M. Albertine. visiting nurse will as- sume her duties on the same day.
 A number of people are in the dark as to what the medical inspector means. It means that the school children are inspected for contagious and infectious diseases, cleanliness and mental conditions. The inspector upon finding any defects makes a re- port to the parents regarding the con- dition of the child and refers them to their family physician.
 Children who are found to have contagious or infectious diseases are kept out of school thereby protect ing the other children. If a case of contagious disease is found the in spector has the schoolroom thorough ly fumigated and instead of closing the room for a period of time he in spects the children daily, thus sav- ing the closing of the room. This protects the children and saves time In school studies.
 The visiting nurse accompanies the inspector.
 Several inquiries have been made in regard to the inspection, some being of the opinion that the inspector rend- CTS treatment but this is not his duty. He only recommends and protects the children frcm catching contagious and infectious diseases.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
WILL DISTRIBUTE DOCUMENTS.
Ninety-six Towns in the State Wis
 ited by Supervisors.

Searls Light, agent of the state board of education, who will have charge of the distribution of the docu- ments which the state board of health will turn over to the state board, is making arrangements for their dis tribution. The documents will refer to 13 subjects relating to sanitation and hygiene, including the following: common drinking cups, common house wells, consumption, house fly, infec- tious diseases of school children, measles, mosquito problems, presen- tation of ophthalnua, neonatorum, scarlet fever, smallpox, suggestions to producers and dealers of milk, and treatment of persons rescued from drowning.
 The coIored map of the state in Mir Lights office shows there are about 96 towns in the state visited by the 32 supervisors. The following towns do not come under the list: Trumbull, Woodbridge, East Haven, Clinton, Westbrook, Old Saybrook Chaplin, Andover and Plainville. These towns are eligible, but thus far they have not taken any steps to take advantage of the system of state supervision to improve their schools.
 in Connecticut is uniform, unlike that in Massachusetts, where each super visory district has a system of its own. The state board of education of Vermont intends to adopt this states system of supervision as being capa- ble Of producing the best results.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
DOES NOT BELIEVE
 IN PREPAREDNESS
New York Man Airs Views at State
 Library Convention.

Henry W. Kent, formerly curator of Slater library. Norwich, now assistant
 secretary of the Metropolitan Museum
 of Art of New York city, told the
 members of the Connecticut Library association. at Waterbury, Thursday, that he did not believe in prepared
 ness, and he did not believe in
 these demigods' who are running around preaching preparedness, but he does believe the manufacturers of
 this country must prepare to com
 pete with the manufacturers of France and Germany by sending their designers and experts to the libraries and museums to get material for maintaining and improving their par
 ticular industries.
 MT. Kent delivered an address on
 Museums" before the members of the Library association, who were gathered in the Assembly hall of the
 Mattatuck T@storicaI Society for their annual meeting. There were about
 80 librarians at the forenoon session.
 MT. Kent made his remarks on pre- paredness near the close of his ad- dress, after he had told of the prac- tice of American manufacturers of fabrics, jeWelry, carpets, rugs, furni- tUre and women's hats in sending their experts and designers to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in order to secure designs for the manufac- tRre of their products. These design
 f,s for years past had visited France and Germany and other European countries annually, to get their de- signs, but the war conditions last year and this year have barred the design CTS from Europe.
 These manufacturers, he said, were surprised to find that at the Metro politan museum there were interest ing and rare old objects in the collec- tions which would make admirable patterns for their needs. It was not long before the building was fairly Swarming with designers, copyistS and photographers, and the museum had entered a most interesting field of use fulness. He said that both during the war and after the war American manu- seums and to the libraries for the de- signs and patterns so necessary to their industrial life.
 MT. Kent frankly told the librarians that he thought fewer books were be- ing read now than formerly and said that pIotf of this was in the wonder full success of the motion pictures. People would much rather see things, he said, than read what someone else
 might say about them. He advocate the establishment. in the corner of every library, of a permanent exhibi- tion of prints and etchings and said the libraries should create a respect for books and should teach people how to select and buy books and photograph. 1 ies. He said that in museums the of . 1 fcials were always very polite to col lectors of art works and in many in- l stances these collectors, in time, do . | mated some of their collections to the | public. He advocated such a cours 3 among librarians.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Sixteen Bids for New Bridge.

et +ba officc oT ChIef EnaSnesr Ha AI eei of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company in New Haven that IS bids have been received for the construction of the new bridgo across the Thames, which, 1t has been stated, will cost in the vicinity of S3,- 00o, ,0oo. These bids were opened We'd nosday. and eS they arc in unit form about 10 days will be required to tab- ulate them and make the awarding of the contract possible.
 It was said ct the New Haven offlce that immediately following the process of tabulation the contract will be given out, and thereupon work on the con struction of the bridge will start at once. A field office for the roads en- gineers has already been built at the bridge entrance ana. 2 large force of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
GRoToN WOMAN STARTS
Mrs. Chapman Asks Court for $1o, 900 From Husband and Compulsory Support.

Christopher B. Chapman of Groton has again been sued by his wife, Mrs. Mary B. Chapman of Groton for non- support. By papers served Thursday Mrs. Chapman asks damages of $10,- 900 and that her husband be compel- ed support her. The papers are re- turnable befcre the superior court the first Tuesday in March.
 The suit is another chapter in a long drawn out legal battle between Mrs. Chapman and her husband. MT. and Mrs. Chapman were married in 1893 and May 30, 1896, the former deserted his wife. Mrs. Chapman, through legal action, compelled her husband to support her and then he obtained a divorce in Kentucky sche time later
 Recently another action was fought out in the superior court in this city as a result of which Judge Milton A. Shumway handed down a, decision set ting aside the divorce decree obtained by Chapman in Kentucky as illegal and ordering him to pay his wife a weekly allowance.
 Now she brings another suit to com pei her husband to contribute further toward her support and petitions the court to order him to pay her an all lowance sufficient for her support and that her husband be required to fur nish a sufficient surety to compel him to abide by the decision of the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
HAS HAD BUT P BIRTHDAYS
George Henry Spicer Will be s2 Years Old Next Tuesday
 Was Born Feb. %, 1924

middle age man and womanhood. Two brothers are now living. Dr.. A H. Spicer of Westerly and J. Denison Spicer of P1ainf1eld, N. J.
 When a boy of 10, MT. Spfcer was hired out on a small farm; when 13, was to milk eight COWS, morning and night
 As a young man he worked at car pentering, often walking five and seven miles to do a days work oi ten hours. Tn 1867 he started the carriage busi- ness in Hopl1inton City. carrying on a successful business for years.
 In 1898 his shop burned, and in just a month he had built another shop and was doing business again. In 1903 he sold the business and in 1904 moved to Ashaway, where he now resides.
 In 1S45 Mir. Spicer married Harriet Davis of Tomaquag Valley, R. I. To them ware born three children, son, who died in infancy, a daughter, Eliza beth, who cares for him now, and Ade- lafde, who married Fred c. Crowel of Norwich. Mrs. Crowen died in Sep tember, 1914, leaving beside her hus- band a son, Frederic Spicer Crowell, MT. Spicer has another grandson, Wal ter D. Champlin. and a great-grandson, Douglass Champlin, of Boston.
 Mr. Spicer has always been active in town and church affairs. He was a lifelong member of the Second Seventh Day Baptist church of Hop kinton, a director of the First National bank, director in the Ashaway Line and Irvine company.
 He is hale and hearty for his years, never having been sick in bed a day in his long life of 92 years. He Is fond of his many friends, especially the young, and always glad to receive them.
 MT. and Mrs. Spicer celebrated their golden wedding in 1895.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
PERSONALS

". B. Becisiey has been tn New York on business trip.
 J. c. Worth. IT,, is visiting in New York for few days.
 Felix Callahan will Ro to Hartford today on business trip.
 Vernon Hood of Preston has eons to Ohio with his father. Louis Hood.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Simmons. of Ballouville were recent visitors in Norwich.
 Miss Mildred Manning, of North Franklin has been the quest of Nor wich friends.
 Mrs. John Cousins is seriously i'll with grip and bronchial trouble at her home in Westerly.
 Ada Green has returned to- Norwich after spending a few weeks at her home in Williamsville.
 Peter Blanchard of Montville re- gently visited MT. and Mrs. Joseph Glenner of Attawaugan.
 William H. McChesney, who recently sold the McChesney home on School street, is now located in Toledo, Ohio.
 Miss Lillian Parker, formerly of Norwich, has entered the employ of the Attawaugan company at Attawau- gan.
 Frank A. Monroe of East Norwich has been called to New York. by the sudden death of his brother. Charles E. Monroe.
 MT. and Mrs. George Upton of Nor wich were entertained early in the week at the home of G. B. Carver in Williamsville.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick T. Bunce re- turned yesterday to their home, No. 38 Franklin street. after several weeks visit in New York.
 Rev. Henry J. Coleman has returned to Southington after spending a few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Patrick J. Coleman, of Sachem street.
 Mrs. Edward Mill of Providence, R. l., and Mrs. A. M. Brown of Jewett City have been recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Halybur- ton.
 H. H. Gallup, who fell on an icy pavement in Norwich, Monday and sprained his wrist, has been attend ing to business in Norwich although still suffering severely.
 Mrs. William Lund and Miss Nellie Anderson have been called home to North Grosvenordale by the serious ill., ness of their mother, who suffered a shock yesterday morning.
 County Director William H. Mc- Guinness of Norwich will go to Mystic Sunday for installation of St. Patrick's Tierney Cadets and the St. Agnes Tierney league, the juvenile temper ance societies.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
ARRESTED IN LOWELL,
Louie koslowski Brought Here Friday by Policeman Charles Smith, Charged With Non-Support.

Louie Koslowski, 2S years of age wanted by the local police since Dec 5. 1914, on a charge of non-support. was brought here from Lowell, Mass. on Friday by Policeman Charles Smith and locked up at headquarters.
 Chief Linton learned this week tha; the man was working Tn Lowell. He got in touch with the Lowell police but it was difficult for them to locate the man, as he was working under ar assumed name. Chief Linton decided 70 send Policeman Smith to Lowell ol Thursday, and provided him with a photograph of the man. Policeman Smith knew Koslowski by sight and recognized him as he was leaving the plant where he was employed. The man was willing to come to Norwicr with the officer without delay.
 Policeman Smith left Lowell Friday morning and arrived here late in the afterrCCn. Koslowsh was unable tr secure bonds Friday night. He has a wife and three small children.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
WoMAaas coLLEeE ELECTS
 l.. & NEWSPAPER STAFF
.Ivsaah H.=stsrry is choioe-for Editor
 in.eIiief of College Paper.

At 6, meeting of the Student Govern ment association, held at New Lon- don hall yesterday afternoon, a new staff was elected for the college fort nightly newspaper. Because of the restriction of their time and for vari- 6us reasons. the temporary staff re- signed and an entirely new board was elected. The editor-in-chief, associate editors, advertising manager and news editor were unanimously elected. The entire board, as elected, follows: Editor-in- n-chief-Iveagh H. Sterry.
 Associate Editors-Miss Mary K. Strange. Miss Alison Hastings, Miss Marion Kofsky.
 Advertising Manager-Miss Virginia Rose.
 Treasurer and Subscription Mana- ger-Miss Dorothy Upton.
 Exchange Editor Miss Helen Townsend.
 News Editor-ATiss Marion Williams
 Reporters-Miss Esther Balchelder and Miss Marguerite Gallup.
 Faculty News Reporter-A1iss Irma Smith.
 Jokes Reporter-Miss, Ruth Morriss.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
NORTH sToNINeToN HORSE
 HAS TWO OWNERS.
RepIeVin Suit Started and Horse Is
 Attached for Board.

The case Of Mrs. Laura Wilkins of Charlestown, R. T., against Malcolm B. Thompson of North Stonington for the recovery of a horse valued at $500 promises to be an interesting one. The writ is returnable to the court of com- mon pleas for New London county on Tuesday, March '.
 Deputy Sheriff William II. Casey of Pawcatuck has recovered the horse for Mrs. Wilkins through a. writ of re- plevin served by him on MT. Thomp- son, who had the animal. The horse was attached by MT. Thompson last November. The husband of Mrs. Will kins paid the claim and now says that he owns the horse, while Mrs. Will l1ins puts in the same claim. MT. Thompson has placed @ lien on the horse for board.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
BAD COLD? TAKE "CASCARETS" FOR
 BOWELS TONIGHTi
LIVER AND BOWELS AND
 CLEAR YOUR HEAD.
NO HEADACHE. SOUR STOMACH, BAD COLD OR CONSTIPATION
 BY MORNING.
Get a 1o-cent box.

GSI IU-CenC DO1.
 Colds-whether in the head or any part of the body-are quickly over come by urging the liver to actfun and keeping the bowels free of poison. Take Cascarets tonight and you will wake up with a clear head and your cold will be gone. Cascarets work while you sleep: they cleanse and regulate the somach. remove the sour, undigested food and foul gasess take the excess bile from the liver and carry off the constipated waste matter and poison from the bowels,
 Remember the quickest way to get rid Of colds is one or two Cascarets at night to cleanse the system. Gst a 10-cent box at any drug store. Don't forget the children. They relish this Candy Cathartic and 1t Is often all that is needed to drive a cold from their little systems
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
SILVER ANNIVERSARY
 OF GRACE CIRCLE.
Musical Programme and Recitations Provide Enjoyable Afternoon For Members.

About 90 members and friends of Grace circle of Kings Daughters and Sons assembled in the United Work CTS rooms on Washington street Fri day afternoon to observe the 25th an niversary of the society.
 A programme consisting of instru- mental solos by Miss Geraldine Dat, and recitations by Mrs. Avery Parks provided the afternoons entertain ment. Refreshments consisting of salads, sandwiches, ice cream, cake and coffee were served.
 The committee in charge were:
 Reception Mrs. Frank King, leader, Mrs Austin Perkins, vice leader. Re- treatments, Mrs. John B. Oat, Mrs. Hezekiah Perkins, Miss Anna Case. Entertainment, Mrs. Ambrose Sulli- van and Mrs. c. L. Swan.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
No Change in Strike Situation.

The carpenters, masons and tenders Hmployed by the A. J. Cross company of Worcester who left their work on Thure''ay morning because non-union men were employed on the construc- tion of the five-story building whiCL the A. J. Cross company is erecting on Chestnut street, remained out Friday. It is said that 75 laborers employed on the erection of the building left their work Friday in sympathy with the strikers
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
MAY SELL PROPERTY
 AND FRANCHISES.
Receivers Petition Granted at Supe- rior Court Session at New Lon- don.

New London Friday, in the case of Byron Billings ct al vs. The Mantle Menhaden Oil and Guano Co.,, Inc. an order was passed on the receivers pe- tition to sell property and franchise, etc, free from incumberance.
 It is found that it is for the best interests of the estate of the defend ant corporation and of the parties that said property, franchises, etc. be sold either at private sale or pub lie auction, as a whole. or separately, or in parcels, all at the discretion of the receiver free and clear of all in cumberances for not less than the ap- praised value of the property and that the rights Of the parties be transferred to the funds derived from the sale thereof
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
No Trace of Escaped Patient.

The, State hospital authorities have no trace of John Petroski, a patient who escaped Wednesday afternoon. The last seen of him was about mid- night Wednesday between the hospi- tai and the American Thermos Bot tle company's plant. It was thought that he was in Groton but on further investigation it became evident that it was impossible for the man to be at Groton at the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Incidents In Society

The Trifail Club meets this after noon with Miss Isabel Mitchell.
 MT. and Mrs. Chares R. Butts en- tertained at cards Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. J. Eldred Brown and Miss Dor othy Brown are spending a week in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Ward T. filling have arrived in this city from their wedding trip to Florida.
 Gerard L. Parker of Brookline has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. H. F. Parker this week.
 Mrs. Thomas Harland of Sentry Hill has returned, after spending two weeks in New York.
 Mrs. James Atwood, Jr., of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Accepts New Position.

Howard Maynard who has been
 employed by the Shire Line Electric company for the past two years has accZSted a position with the Hopkins and Allen Arms Co.,, and will start
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
TEAM No. 1 LEADING
Has Margin of 300 Points Over Near-
 est Rival, Team No. Three.

In the group games at the Y. M. c. A. senior class Friday evening team club relay and team 4 defeated team 9 in the 8 potato relay race. The winning teams were given 100 points each for their victories, team got 5 points for extras and team got 5 points for extras. The standing to date follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Police Receive latect Auto .Rec;eter.

ceived printed copies of the latest au- tomobile register. The copies are in
 pad form and there are three pads, one containing only the numbers and names Of the owners of pleasure cars, the second being devoted to commer- cial cars and the third. to motorcycles,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
FUN ERALS.
Mrs. Frank F. Sweeney.

'''' 0' S1'''> S''SS'ISJ'
 The funeral of Mary Duprey, wife of Frank F. Sweeney, took place Fri day morning from the funeral parlors of Cummings & Ring with relatives from Springfield and other places in attendance. Rev. MyIes P. Calvin of f1ciated and friends acted as bearers. Burial was in St. Josephs cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
DR. SEAMAN, SpeCEaHsf
on DISGA56S or LUO BLOOD AND STOMACH

Rheumatism (including Neuritis). Skin Troubles, Bloody Sputum, Run down Conditions, Premature Aging, Hardening of the Arteries. Culture treatment only for Blood diseases. Simple and reliable prevention of Ty- phoId, Rabies and LockJaw.
 Hours: 1o-11 a.. m.; 2-4 and 7-S p. m. No outside visits, after p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
c. A. DoWSETT GOES
 WITH DAVIS THEATRE
Will Take Charge of Orchestra Mon day-VioIinist Lang Remains With Company.

Charles A. Dowsett, who for some- time past has been pianist at the Co., lonial theatre, has accepted a posi- ton as director of the Davis theatre orchestra. MT. Dowsett will assume the directorship of the orchestra on Monday. Since the resignation of Glen Phillips Walter w. Lang has been substituting as director. Mir. Lang will still remain with the or chestra as violinist.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Attention Elks!

All Elks are requested to meet at the Elks' home this (Saturday) evening any time after 6 o'clock. Social ses- sion, Eats, Music, Vaudeville. Do not fail to get there.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
OBITUARY,
Mrs. Jeremiah Meerath.

"TSs 0STST1ldn mCSFdGns
 Mrs. Jeremiah McGrath died at her home, No. 21 Oneco street, Friday noon, after an illness of five or six weeks.
 She was born in Ireland T years ago, the daughter of John Whalen and Catherine MaIcan Whalen. She was married to Jeremiah McGrath, 31 years ago, and for 25 years they re- sided on a farm in the vicinity of Wauregan. Mrs. McGrath has re- sided in this city for seven years. She is survived by her husband, two sons, James H. of Bedford hall. New York, and J. J.. of Springfield, Mass, and one daughter, Mary, who resides at home.
 Mrs. j. p. Bishop.
 The funeral of Mrs. John P. Bishop was held Thursday afternoon at her home, 19 Foster street, Springfield. Rev. Augustus P. Record of1ciated. Thomas D. Powell sang. The bearers were MT. Powell, Irwin B. Bailey, Will liam H. Jordan and James H. Lay. Burial was in Springfield cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Mrs. j. p. Bishop.
Rex. Arthur VarIex Win sneak.

the auspices of the r. M. C.. A. in the Thayer building. swahn's orchestra will furnish music and Rev. Arthur Varley, pastor of the Taftville Con- gregattopai chnrnh~ will ha thA 'anaai1er.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26
Instructions to Eifth Go.

Sergeant Britton, U. S. A, gave in- struction to the Fifth Company at the local armory. Friday evening, and on Thursday evening he instructed the Third Company.
 The management of the indoor base ball team of the Fifth Company is making arrangements for game with
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

To be e2 years old, yet to have had but p birthdays, will be the excep- tional experience Tuesday, the 29th, of George H. Spicer of Ashaway, R. l., a frequent visitor in Norwich. This is because MT. Spicer was born in leap year.
 George Henry Spicer was born in Hopl1inton City, R. l., Feb. 29, 1924. He is the second of family of nine boys and two girls, all but two living to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Mrs. John F. Rogers of Warren street gave a bridge of six tables Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Gates of New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Town was a guest this week at the home of George w. Lorfng at Central Village.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Mrs. W. Spader Willis, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. James Lewis Smith of Broad street, return ed Friday to- her home in Newark, N. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Don't miss the last change to at tend the Charity Ball in the Armory Monday evening, March 9th. Boxes and reserved seats on sale at Dunn's Pharmacy.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Rehearsal for Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience" to be given under auspices of the Woman's auxiliary, Y. M. c. A., will begin on Friday, March 8. Singers wishing to take part in this opera should make application to c. D. Geer, Central building, Saturday afternoon oa
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

The tax collectors office will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednes- day evenings until 8 o'clock to receive personal taxes. Wednesday, March 1, is the last day of the month of col lection of the personal tax-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-26

Announcement was made in New London this week of the marriage of Joseph J. Lyon and Miss Jessie J. Runaway, both of New London. They were married February 9. at St. Jo- EitzSinons