davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
NORWICH BABIES TO BE WEIGHED
Campaign Will Begin Saturday-Severa Schools Are to Be
 Centers Where Weighing Will Be Done Mothers Will Be Guided in Proper Health Measures For the Summer.

Tn accordance with the presidents proclamation and the proclamation of Governor Holcomb regarding the sav- ing of children and child welfare, the women's committee of the state coun- cil of defense, of which Mrs. A. H. taken to start child welfare league in this city with the hopes of saving many of the children who die annual ly through neglect and lack of know ledge on the part of the parents
 The whole social background of the child will be considered and all other conditions bearing on the health and welfare of the children will be taken up by the local committee on child welfare, which comprises Miss Susan D. Huntington, chairman, Mrs. John P. Huntington, Mrs. J. Dana Colt, Miss Culver, Miss Mckenzie, Mrs A. H. Chase, Mrs. James Moriarty, Mrs. George A. Comeau. Mrs. Raymond B. Sherman, Mrs. Edward Fuller, Miss Audrey Gernon, Mrs. H. E. Higgins, Mrs. E. W. Higgins. Miss Mary Calla- han, E. J. Graham, Dr. E. J. Bfophy. Dr. A. c. Freeman, Dr. Hugh B. Camp bell, Dr. L. T. Cassidy and Dr. R. R. Agnew. Miss Marian Beebe is chair man of the sub- committee of teachers. A meeting of the women of Norwich was held in the council chamber at the town hall Thursday afternoon at o'clock at which preliminary plans were discussed. Mrs. Chase presided at the meeting and in a few brief words outlined the work to be under | chairman of the local child welfare committee, spoke to the women and | told of the work that could be accom- 1 plished in this city to lower the mor- 1 tality rate among the children of Nor wich, especially those under two years of age. Miss Huntington announced 1 that the first steps along these lines would be taken on Saturday, June s; l and there would be tests in weighing and measuring at the Falls school, St Joseph's school and at Ponemah hall in 1 Taftville
 On Milk Situation.
 Dr. A. c. Freeman, milk inspector l for Norwich, in brief remarks outlined the milk conditions in Norwich, say 1 ing that Norwich has some very fine
 milk sold in it's limits but also there l is some of an inferior quality pr | Freeman said that he considered this work undertaken by the women one o1 great value to the community and that he thought the campaign would oper
 the eyes of many people. Dr. Free
 man spoke of the milk and said thai
 many diseases resulted from poor milk
 but that the mothers should be carefu
 in the keeping of the milk after il
 was delivered by the distributor. The
 milk for the babies should always be
 kept on ice and free from dirt anG
 dust. In closing Dr. Freeman sait that samples of milk sold in Norwich
 were frequently taken and tested ant
 that the reports of the tests were fi1et
 in his office, open to anyone who de
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
FUN ERAL-.
Georqe H. Pratt.

The funeral of George H. Pratt was held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence at 5s Asylum street. There was large attendance, the city government being well repre- scented, as we'll as the banking and manufacturing interests of Norwich and vicinity The services were con- ducted by Rev. Joseph F. Cobb, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, who made fitting and impressive re- marks. There was profusion of beautiful floral tributes. among which was a memorial representing the af- fectionate regard of the neighbors. The honorary bearers were Judge N. J. Ayling. Joseph H. Henderson, George H. Bradford of Montville. Irv- ing J. Willis, George Linton, Thomas J. Wattles, Charles E. Whitaker and Alexander McNickle. Burial was in Yantic cemetery. Rev. Mr. Cobb read a short service at the grave.
 Undertakers Church & Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
MRS. WILLIAM H. ALLEN
 STATE D. A. R. COUNSELLOR
Norwich Member Elected at Ellsworth Memorial Meeting in Windsor,

An enjoyable meeting was held at the Ellsworth homestead in Windsor, Wednesday. by the Ellsworth Memori- al association.
 Following directors meeting lurch- con was eaten under the trees, each member having her own lunch; tea and coffee were served by the caretaker
 During the afternoon the annual meeting was held, and the following new consellors were elected: Miss Annie M. Reynolds of Mary Clap Wooster chapter, New Haven; Mrs William P. Barbour of Sarah Whit man Hooker chapter, West Hartford: :: Mrs. Charlotte c. Bissell, of Sibyl Dwight Kent chapter, Suffield; Mrs. William H. Allen, of Faith TrumbuIl chapter, Norwich and Mrs. R. IT. In- Calls of Ruth Wyllis chapter, Hart ford.
 It was announced that Mrs. George Maynard Miner of Waterford, vice president general of the National so- ciety, is to be a candidate for presi- dent general at the next congress in 1920.
 A new marble slab is to be placed on the Elm in from of the Ellsworth homestead which is to bear the fellow ing inscriptions: "The Home of Oliver Ellsworth, Third Chief Justice Of the United States from 1796 to 1900. Ii
 was given to the Connecticut Daugh- ters of the American Revolution ir 1903 as 8 chapter home and museum" It was announced that thirty-seve D. A. R. chapters of Connecticut con- tributed to s537,450 Liberty bonds ot the third loan. The national society surchased bonds to the amount ot s40,00o and it is hoped to bring this
 number up to s1O0,00 during the next loan. The income from the Lib erty bonds is to be used for war reliet 1 work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07

sired to know the quality of milk that they were buying.
 Deaths PreventibIe.
 Dr. E. J. Brophy, city health off, cer, addressed the women on the care causes of death which could be pre- vented if the parents of the child had had the proper knowledge. He said the most common cause for the death of children was gastro enteritis, which was caused by lack of knowledge in regard to the feeding of the child.
 Other causes Of sickness were the feeding of meat to children under two years of age. milk improperly kept, flies getting into improperly screened houses and getting into the baby's food, colds being allowed to go with out medical attention and being al- lowed to run into bronchial pneumonia. At the close of his talk Dr. Bfophy stated that. he had appeared before the finance committee of the town to ask for an appropriation for a sanitary inspector in the city, but had been turned down fiat He said that Nor wich needed one and that every ether city in the state the size of Norwich 1 had one or more.
 District Nurse.
 Miss Culver, district nurse, also spoke of the health question as it re- l gards the child and endorsed Dr Brophy's statement Miss Culver said 1 that the idea of the welfare work was to secure for the child intelligent care i in a good home by a good mother Miss Culver also told of ways ir which this could be accomplished.
 Silver Sup Offered.
 Miss Huntington announced that the l Plaut- Gladden. Co., had generously do. mated a silver cup which would bt suitably engraved for the baby show 1 ing the most improvement during the children's year. The children will bt registered and at the end of the year 1 the one that has made the greates progress will be awarded the cup. The weighing and measuring test with places and dates follow:
 June 8. 191S--Falls public school Sachem street, 2-6 D. m, Dr. Aenew Mrs. Tingley, Miss Hayes Miss Stet son, Mrs. Fuller. Miss Richards. St Joseph's Polish Parochial school, g. IF. m.-Dr. Brophy, Miss Culver. Mis- I5eebe, Miss Anderson. Mrs Rozsyki l Mrs. Comeau. TaftviIle. Ponamal Hall, 9-12 and 2-6. Dr. Louis Cassid. and Dr. Freeman, Miss Albertine an
 MISS Marshall. Miss Callahan and as sistant teachers, entire committee. 1 June Is; June 22-Falls school, a stated above. (June 15 only) St. Jo seph's Polish school, as above stated Broadway Public School .9-12 a. m
 Dr. Campbell. Miss Culver. Miss Cur tis Miss Tracy, Mrs. Selden Mrs Des mond. Miss Datri. Greeneville Publi school, 2-6 D. m.. Dr. Freeman. Mis- Mackenzie, Miss Corcoran. Miss Cong don, Mrs. Moriarty. High Stree School, 9-12, Dr. Louis Cassidy, Mis- V Albertine, Mrs. Rosenberg, Mis- Adams, Mrs. H. E. Higgins.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
MANY SENTENCES GIVEN
 IN COMMON PLEAS
Criminal Cases Disposed of Before
 Judge Waller Here.


 Judge C. B. Waller in the criminal common pleas court here on Thursday morning opening at 10 o'clock, dis posed of the following cases; ProsecUt- L. ing Attorney Charles B. Whittlesey presenting the cases before the )urt:
 Adam Cronesberry. Philip Ritchie, Peter Rondeau, Josephine Duga.i1isky. Elmer B. Marsh, all nolled absolutely.
 Elmer Carter, South Lyme, reeRies driving of auto in New London, ple2G : cd guilty. $26 and costs. H. M. Thomas, New London, failure to obey traffic officer, nolle on pay ment of s25.
 Mrs Giustina Giri, New London selling liquor without license, plead 1 ed guilty on two counts. 3100 fine on first count, months in jail on second with accused put on probation and l sentence suspended Walter Staplins. New London, us- i ing auto without owners permission | pleaded guilty. $50 fine and costs. l Katherine Harrison, New London lewd person, pleaded guilty. 10 days ir jail.
 Isaac Liftschitz, Montville, rockies: driving, s25 fine.
 Patrick J. sulliean. New London selling liquor to minor, $50 fine. Carlo Esposito. New London. seil.ns liquor illegally to sailors from Cnlle s1Q0 fine.
 Joseph Ries. Franklin, violation 0 milk law. pleaded guilty, s25 fine. David D. Salesses, proprietor Of Tn Plymouth, Norwich, keeping disordsrl! house. pleaded guilty, $T5 fine.
 Phillip Miller, New London, aygra vatcd assault $25 fine.
 Adolph A. Domler New London, tw counts of running policy game, D cad ed guilty, s1G0 fine on first count days in jail on second count with pro bation and sentence suspended.
 Elliott w. Ely, Lyme pleaded no guilty to catching 27 shad illegally Calixt Dufreene forfeited his bond The criminal court adjourned [
 Tuesday of next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
PERSONALS

Mrs. Mary E. Gallup of Ledyard has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. A. Ripley, of Stonington.
 Mrs. George W. Wood of Westerly is visiting for two weeks with friends in Norwich and Worcester.
 Mrs. E. G., Dygert of Laurel Hill av- enlfe is spending few days at her summer home at Eastern Point.
 George Grant of the vaudeville team of Grant and Linton, has returned to Providence after an extended stay in Norwich.
 County Agent F. c. Warner and family of Bliss place are to leave this week to spend MT. Warmers vacation Of three weeks in Topeka. Kansas.
 Robert J. Swanton of Greeneville has enlisted in the U. S. Naval Re- serves as a second class machinist MT. Swanton has been employed by George P. Madden.
 James D. McCrohan of this city, who recently enlisted in the U. $. cavalry, has been transferred to Leone Springs, Texas. For the past year Mr. McCrohan has been in the office of the state highway department in New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Women,s Farm About Ready

The first inmates for the Connecti- cut state farm for women which is to be located in the town of East Lyme are to be received there by the first of July. The farm will be ready to receive a small number then and this number will be increased gradually.
 The board of directors of the Con- necticut State Farm for Women con- sists of the following: Professor Will liam B. Bailey, chairman. New Ha- ven Dr. Valeria H. Parker, secretary, Hartford: Mrs. Anne Rogers Minor, Waterford: Mrs Helen w. Rogers, Hamden; Edward w Hazen, Haddam John H. Goss, Waterbury, and George c. Clark, Plymouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
AikaH Makes Soap
 Bad for Washing Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkah, which is very injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle.
 The best thing to use is just plain nulsifed cocoanut oil. for this is pure and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and beats the most expensive soaps as anything else all to pieces. Ton can get this at any drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months.
 simplv moisten the hair with water and rub 1t in, about a teaspoonful is al that is required. It makes an abundance Of rich. creamy father cleanses thoroughly, and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly. and is soft, fresh looking bright. fluffy, wavy and easy to handle. Besides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust, dirt and dandruf.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
OFFER ELKs' HOME
 FOR WAR HOSPITAL.
Hall is to Be Turned Over tc Red
 Cross Uses.

It was voted by the large majority of the Elks Thursday night that a committee of four, consisting of the exalted ruler with three trustees. be empowered to consult with the federal government about turning over the entire Elks' home with the exception of the rathsl1ellar fer hospital pur- poses for the wounded as they come back. or such other purposes as they require. It was also voted that under the existing circumstances the assem- bly, hall with the ladies' room be turn ed over to the use of the Red Cross until such time as the government needs it. The exalted ruler of the lodge is James J. Casey and the trus- tees on the committee are Jeremiah D. Lucy, Nelson J. Ayling and P. F Bray.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07

of runners, kibonas, dresses, besides making boxes and toys. Charming lit tie tiles of pretty design were fash- toned by the Misses Marquardt, Mar shall, Clark, Jobin, Leff1ngwell, Bec- tham, Bergstresser, Graham, Lyons and Woodworth. The Misses Norton, Brush, Leffingwell, J. Wilson, Mar quardt and Graham have stencilled most attractive and artistic knitting bags. Bread boards were exhibited by the Misses Green, Marquardt and to,,in. and very pretty wooden boxeS by Miss Murphy Miss Hernpstead Miss Holbrook, Miss Norton. Miss Marqardt Miss Blackstone, Miss L Tobin and Miss D. Cayonette, with an especially attractive one made by Miss Clark
 Runners in artistic patterns were credited to the Misses Hempstead Murphy, Cayonette, Beetham, Grove and Driscoll, while delicately stenciled dresses and lximonas were done by the Misses Karkutt, Vaughn and Helen Baker. Hilda Hubert showed samples of finely done lettering.
 Junior Glasses.
 The Junior classes specialized 1T water color and crayor studies of still life, also, copies of Japanese fruits. She study of line and value. The first prize annually given to this class was divided between Katherine Hill, foI charm of color, and Lila Phillips fol careful study and accuracy.
 l The past year has been a most sue cessful one for the Art school in tllt mater of attendance Of excellence anC rank and the students have responded most ereditably to their standards U struction. Mrs. Guy Eastman direc tor of the school. has had as. her us sociate teachers. Miss Aida Watroa in pottery and jeweiry, Miss Ma,iet and MISS Nellie Lorsng. who M taught the Afternoon Academy Mea
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
DAVIS THEATRE
Feature Pictures Are Seen in Reels
 Shown on the Screen.

The audiences were large at the afternoon and evening performances of the Davis Theatre on Thursday to witness the screen production of An Heiress For a Day, featuring Olive Thomas. The picture is bubbling over with fun and deals with the story of a manacurist who is supposed to have inherited vast fortune but has net.
 The other feature on the bill a Charles Ray picture entitled Playing the Game, failed to appear as it was lost in transit Benjamin Chapin's third feature of the bill. Current Events and Triangle comedy com pleted the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
BREACH OF PEACE
Is Charge Made Against Martin
 Keough By Policeman Barney keenan.

Martin Keough, proprietor of a sa- loon on Bath street, was arrested Thursday yevening by Officer Keenan, charged with, breach of the peace. The cause foafAiS arrest was tifat Officer Keenan asked Keeugh a few questions regarding a girl, and sailor seen com ing out of ttss alley by the saloon An argument ensued and finally Officer Keenan becoming tired of the argu- ment grasped MT. Keough's arm and escorted him to the police, where the charge of breach of the peace was en- i tered against his name
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07

The Connecticut D. A. R. chapter regents are requesting members to watch the newspapers during the sum- mer for announcements, as the chap ters are likely to be called upon in the interests of war service. and the members can be notified more quick ly through the press than in any oth- CT way.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Sailors Complain Against Hunter

Stephen Hunter was arrested Thurs day evening by Officer Devito on com plaint of two sailors. The sailors claim that Hunter stopped them on the street on Thursday evening and made an indecent proposal to them which they reported to the police. Hunter was arrested and is hel&sDn the charge oE5Ascivious carriage.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
TROLLEY TIME CHANGE
 ON WESTERLY LINE
Cars Will Now Leave at 30 Minutes
 Past the Hour,

The most noticeable change in the new schedule issued by the Shore Line Elictric Railway which went into ef- feet on Thursday morning, Is the hour of departure' of the Norwich and Westerly trolleys and the running time between this city and Westerly. The cars will leave Franklin Square at 5.55, 6.35, 7.3O, S.3O. 1o.5o in the morning and in the afternoon they leave at 12.30, 2.30, 330, 4.30, 5.30, 6.S0, 7.30. S.30, 9.So and 10.45. The first car in the morning and the last car at night will only go as far as Hallville This change is made so that the cars on the Triangle Trip' from Norwich to Westerly, Westerly to Groton and from New London to Norwich will make connections.
 This change makes the leaving time here at 30 minutes past instead of the quarter before the hour and the run ming time between Norwich and Vest erly will be an hour and fifteen min utes. The cars will leave Westerly on 15 minutes past the hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
K. of c. Gave Dance.

A well attended dance was given on, Thursday evening under the aus pices of White Cross Council. No. 1S, Knights of Columbus, in the K. of c. hall in the Sunlight building on Franklin street On the dance con- naittee were Joseph Gadle. George Madden and John D. Lee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Trial Mas Not Finished.

In the police court on Thursday morning. trial of the case of Benjamin Iazarow, a West Main street jeweler was taken up on the charge of sub- stituting a cheap stone in a ring for a more costly one. Michael Serra- torey of Montville was the complain ant. He '-alued the stone that he claimed was in his ring when he took it to the jeweler at $1.200.
 The trial continued through into the afternoon and was then adjourned to the next day
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
On Bootlessins Charge.

. Another man accused of bootlegging was gathered in Thursday evening by the local police, on the charge of pro curing two half pints for men in uni form. James Caruthers is the mans name and he admits his crime, ac- cording to the police He was locked up at police headquarters to appear in the city court this (F'riday) morn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07

The matter of licenses not bearing the state name was brought up Tues day at a meeting of New London Hu- mane society as brown terrier had been turned over to the society, his tag reading aPlainfield.' Correspond ence with authorities at Plainfield, N. J., brought no light and that with Plainf1eld. Conn. brought no reply.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
FOR U. S. COURT
Albert Pierce Taken to County Jail
 in New London.

Albert Pierce of Norwich Town was brought before U. S. Commissioner, Earl Mathewson on Thursday after noon at the commissioner office in the .Thayer building and was held for the next session of the U. s. district court on the charge of procuring liquor for a sailor Bonds of $500 could not be furnished by Pierce and he was taken to the New London jail by U. s. marshal A. L. Lamphere.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Soldiers. Paper From France.

Policeman Myron o. Morgan has re- ceived from his son, Ripple, in France copy Of The Stars and Stripes, which is the paper published among the American Expeditionary force. It is of the date of May r and is one of the few that have been received in this city,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Renorta at Enrt sIocum,

Charles F. O'Brien, formerly em- ployed by the National Biscuit Co.,, as a salesman has reported at Fort Slocum, N. Y where he will enter the service of the United States Army in the quartermaster's corps. John T. Gleason has taken Mir. O'Brien's place as salesman
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Picking Early Rerries.

Mrs. Myron w Smith of Bozrah picked two quarts of strawberries from her patch on May 31st. Since that time she has picked and market ed nearly forty quarts of nice straw berries.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Paid Fines in Court.

In the city court on Tuesday morn ing Michael Levine and Harry Zer-
 man were presented on a charge of violation of the motor vehicle law. Levine paid the costs of the court which were ST, and German paid $l2.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Financial Note.

A minister says there is no such thing as tainted money. That's right; ali we ever looi over change for Is to see that there isn't a. plugged quarter in the lot.-Detroit Free Press
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
How Much Do Your Clothes Cost?

The clothes are the answer to that question, not the price. If you figure cost by the month or year, you'll find that a suit of all-wool cloth, finely tailored, and well designed, gives long wear and in the end costs less than one that doesn't last long or look right.
 Our clothes are economical because we sell only the best makes.
 Priced at $22.5O to $35.0O. Styles for everyone.
 Murphy & McGarry
 207 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
ELKS WILL OBSERVE l FLAG DAY JUNE 14TH
Rev. w. H. Kennedy is to Make Ora ton at Exercises to Be Held.

Rev. W. H. Kennedy has accepted the invitation to make the oratioi at the Flag Day exercises to be held on Friday evening, June 14, by Norwich lodge of Elks. The Submarine Base band will play and there will be o.hci interesting events arranged for by t.1e special programme committee. Judge Nelson J. Ayling is to read the se.ec- ton to The Flag
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Odd Fellows Accept Invitation,

Uncas and Shetucket lodges of odd Fellows have accepted an invitation to attend memorial service at the Versailles Methodist church or Sum- day afternoon. The address will De made by the pastor. Rev. Charles
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07

It is stated in Petrogcad that a Turkish delegation has invited the Cau- casian Republic to send delegates to Trebizond to negotiate peace with Turkey.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Leaves For Fort SIocuno

Jeremiah P. Downing, formerly em- ployed by the Armour Co.,, has enlist ed in the quartermaster department of the U. S. Army and on Monday left for Fort Slocum for active duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
Johnson-Gottschalk.

Herbert z. Johnson and Miss Lylse M. Gottschalk, both of Poquonock Bridge, were united in marriage by Rev. O. G. Buddington at the Baptist parsonage. Poquonocll Bridge, We'd nesday evening June 5th.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
WEDDING.
UImer-Smith.

Henry F. Ulmer of 34 Maple grove avenue and Miss Hazel Brunn Smith, daughter of Mrs. H. B. Smith of 4 Harrison avenue, were united in mar riage in this city on Wednesday, June 5, by Rev R. R. Graham, rector of Christ Episcopal church. They will reside in this city where MT. Ulmer is secretary. treasurer and general man. ager of the Ulmer Leather Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-07
2 or Drops Applied in Few Seconds There's No Fussing or Cutting.
 "Gsts-It" Always Works !

tender corn ? That's the old, savage way. "Gets-It" is the modern pain less, simple way Lean over and put two drops of ''Gets-It" on the corn, put your stocking and shoe right or again, and forget the corn. Pain is eased.
 Gets-It" has revolutionized the treatment of corns It never irritates the true flesh. You'll stop limping on the side of your shoe. and do away with greasy salves, bundling bandages thick plasters and painful methods Use "Gets-It'', it's common sense,
 "Gets-1t," the guaranteed, money back corn remover, the only sure way, costs but trif1e at any drug store Mid by E. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago, | III.