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Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
LAUNCH PUBLIC HEALTH MOVEMENT

for we arercomins to the point where
 the nurse is one of the most essential
 persons inathe community.
 x Mrs. George D. Colt. who represented the United Workers. reported a vote taken. by4them a a meeting Friday in
 which they favored the employment of
 a. visiting housekeeper for the city and would be willing. to. aid in directing
 her. provided the funds could be se-
 cured. sas@
 B.,P. Bishop, president of the town
 school committee, spoke of their will
 ingness to cooperate through the
 schools in any work that might be un-
 ;dertaken. and Principal Murphy de scribed what is done through the medi- cal inspection and the school nurse Miss Charlotte Albertine. In connec- ton with this Mrs John F. Huntington reported on the plan of work in the schools in New London, where the
 work is under the health department and takes care of all children. botf public and parochiaI school pupils
 City Health Officer Dr. E. J. Broph! commended the suggestion for a com piete pathological laboratory at thi Backus hospital and said this would clear up the whole situation.
 X On motion of Wallace $. Allis member of the state tuberculosis com mission. it was voted that Rev. MT 1 Selden name committee of five t york on concrete suggestions ard ; possible line of activity. to report later Those attending the meeting wer, Rev. J. H. Selden. Rev. W. A. Keefe Rev. W. H. Kennedy. Dr. E. J. Brophv Dr.. Hugh E. Campbell. Miss Elizabetl Culver, Mrs. Zoe Meade Mrs. John F Huntington, Miss Charlotte Albertine Mrs. R, F. Graham, Mrs George D Colt, B. P. Bishop, J. B. Stanton. Jame F. Murphy. Mrs. W. A. Norton, Mrs Frank A. Mitchell. Wallace S. Allis l Miss Faith Leavens. Miss Nancy Lu
 ras, Miss Amy Cogswell. Rev. c. A | Northrop, F. Leon Hutchins, Mis- Edith E. Young. Miss Louise Meech Miss Matilda Butts and Mrs. Willi
 Austin
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22

Discussion of a widening and broad ening of the service for the public health occupied a meeting Friday evening in the parlor at the Com munity Center on Main street. called by the public welfare committee of the Norwich Red Cross, of which Mrs. ". K. Tingley is chairman. A meeting on the same subject was held last week.
 Rev. J. H: Selden presided Friday evening as Mrs. Tingley could not be present. Those attending were repre- sentatives of various organizations and institutions which would be interested in public health and welfare work Supervising Principal James F. Mur- phy of the Greeneville schools was elected secretary.
 Rev. MT. Selden described the work that it was desired to do as a genera community service. reaching all fol whom it could be benefit
 Dr. Hugh B. Campbell, superinten- dent of the tuberculosis sanatorium spoke of three important needs in the housing facilities, more public healtf nurses and a day camp for children.
 Rev. W. A. Keefe. pastor of St Mary's church, described the healtt work that had been done by industria interests in Plainf1eld. where he wal pastor before coming to Norwich.
 Supt. r. Leon Hutchins of the Wil. liam W. .Backus hospital spoke of whaI the hospital could do in the publit health work and said that the one bis need was a pathological laboratory a
 the hospital. large enough and vel equipped enough and well enough sup. ported with funds so that patholosi icaI expert could be kept in charge O it. Such pathological laborator3 could render a most important public service The Bacllus hospital has only
 limited facilities along that line now i but what it has it gladly offers for tht use of any committee that might b, | formed for the community health work | MT. Hutchins said that the com
 nIunity ought to do all it could to SCI | that more enter the nursing profession
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
THREE 's1oo GIFTS TO
 K. OF c, BUILDING FUND

White Cross council, No. 13, Knights of Columbus. heard an in teresting announcement made at it's meeting Friday evening in the. Sun light building when William W. O. Leary,. one of the energetic K. of c. workers, stated that donations of $100 each had been made by the Liberty Woolen, Norwich Woolen and Win chester Woolen companies to the building fund of. the council. The council recorded it's qualification at the public spirit and good will ot these concerns and the Messrs. Rap Ian.
 The first degree was conferred up on. eleven members at the meeting twenty-five were elected to member
 ship and nine applications were re ceiyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
Given MiseeIIansous Shower.

A pretty miscellaneous shower was given Miss Mary Harris Friday eyen- ing at her home in Po1uetanuek in honor of her approaching marriage to Clarence J. Cadieux. which is to take place Thanksgiving day in Northamp- ton, Mass. Games were played and there were piano solos by Mrs. How ard Revell. after which refreshments were served. The bride elect has been employed by the Edw. Chappell Go. for the past four years. Miss Harris re- ceived many useful and beautiful gifts. All her friends wish her happineaE and prosperity.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
MASQUERADE SOCIAL BY MRS. ANDREWS DANCING CLASS

A very pretty masquerade social and dance was held at the Waure- gan house Friday evening by Mrs. Edward Andrews Academy Dancing class, numbering about sixty. The costumes were varied and unusual. Dancing was enjoyed until il o'clock and dainty refreshments were serv- ed during the evening. An orchestra of three pieces in charge of Mrs. Elizabeth Danity provided music for the dancing. The arrangements were in charge of Mrs. Andrews
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
GIRL SCOUTS GIVE DANCE
 WITH MANY ATTENDING

Fifty couples attended the dance and social held Friday evening at the War Camp Community service hall on Main street under the auspices of Troop No. 8, Girl Scouts of America. The hall was decorated in red and white. Mrs. Arthur Armstrong, Mrs. Albie Swan and Mrs. John Mellor were the chape- rones. The committee in chage com prised Miss Marion Swan. chairman, Miss Blanche Armstrong and Miss Bertha Hahn. Miss Elizabeth Lane is leader of the troop.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22

Over 12,ooo applications have been received for the niety allowances Of e1,000 each for which a fund has been opened by a Paris millionaire. M. Cognaeq, the owner of one of the large department stores.
 These allowances are: intended, as rewards to the. parents of large fam ilies-where there are at least nins children of the same father and moth CT alive.
 Some fathers claimed to have h. twenty children by the sa1ne wife, and there are a round dozen of fathers of eighteen children.
 Those who have had only nine or ten will stand little chance of get- ting any of the allowance.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
Sand For suaar.

A well known enploye of one of the big department stores was the re- cepient of what he thought was five pounds of sugar but which was in reality pounds of sand. When ask
 ed tbout 1t the next day he claimed he lost the bag of sugar while rid ing on the trolleys and had been busy ,telephoning Friday trying to locate same. But the wise boy can tell that to the dickie birds. His friends do not swallow 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
Private Thomas eorman Home.

Thomas German, youngest son of Hugh German of Brooklyn. Conn.,, ar- rived home last week Tuesday morn ing from overseas Private German went overseas about IS months ago with the 3o4th regiment of the 7sth division. Since the armistice he has been, guarding German prisoners. Sat urday evening a dance was given ir his honor in the town hall and the social evening was enjoyed by all. En- tertained at the German home ovel Sunday were Miss Sadie German. z sister of the soldier. from Norwich also Miss Theresa German and Mis-. May Flatley of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
ITALIAN RELIEF FUND
 REACHES $131.55 TOTAL

The collections for the Italian relief fund for the benefit of blind and dis abled soldiers. widows and orphans was increased here Friday by $16 re- ceived by Samuel Belloni, one of the local executive. committee. The Nor wich total Is now $131.55.
 Frank Pedace of 116 Franklin street will be glad to receive the name and address of anyone wishing to con tribute to the fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
NORWAY GETS SUzERANfTY
 OVER sPlTzENBERGEN

Paris, Now -Havas.) )-The su preme council today approved the text of an agreement granting politi- caly Suzerainty over the Spitzberg- en archipelago to Norwiy. The consul also considered the status of habitants who inted to acquire Dan ish nationality. 4 note; on the sub ject will be sent to the, Danish gov ernment by the council.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
HARRY ROSENBERG DOES
 NOT LOSE SIGHT COMPLETELY

Harry Rosenberg of West Main street, whose wife threw carboiic acid into his eyes on the afternoon of Oct. 23 at their home, 66 Mt. Pleasant street, has been discharged from the Backus hospital this week after about a month of treatment there.
 The doctors at the hospital have been able to save Mir. Rosenberg s sight, though he has blurred visicN but he has come out of the experience better than it was thought he would at first. for it was believed that he would lose his eyesight.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
KEPT WEDDING SECRET
 SINCE LAST OCTOBER

Announcement has just been made in Mystic of the marriage on Oct. 17 in Groton of Jesse E. Bennett of Gro ton and Miss Eva C. Walsh of Mystic
 They were married at the parochial
 residence by Rev. A. Dignam The couple will live in Groton, where Mir Bennett is employee at the Groton Iron works. Objection on the part of Miss Walsh's parents determined the young people upon slipping away quietly tc
 get married. They were attended by
 Miss Catherine Walsh and Leonard T Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
NORWICH MAsoNs VISIT *
 LODGE IN COLCHESTER

Justin Holden and Judge George D. Parsons, past grand masters, John H. Barnes, of Somerset lodge, F. $ A. M.. and Harry L. Peterson, of St. James lodge. motored to Colchester Friday night to attend past masters night at Wooster lodge. No. TO-. The M. M. degree was worked in full form by the past masters of the lodge and was followed by a supper served in the chapel of. the church.
 Wooster lodge is one of the oldest lodges in New England and has, the distinction of having a. charter sign ed by Paul Revere.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
Y. M. c. A. Boys Hav. Lively Social


 At ' o'clock Friday evening. follow ing the bean supper and the meeting of all the Bible study groups of the '. M. c. A. for a stereopticon. lecture on the life of Christ, an auction sale was held.
 The boys brought all sorts of things to be sold, such as books, skates, baseballs, games, etc. These were aucs tioned off with a good deal of humor- oas side play at the expense of the buyers. The money went to those who brought in the articles. About 40 boys were present and enjoyed themselves thoroughly until o'clock. Many re- quested that another such affair be held soon.
 Next Friday each, Bible study club will present an amateur act in the ' M. c. A. hall for. the entertainment ot the other members Of the boys divi sion. A prize of candy will be given for the best act.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
Birthday of Pope and Cardinal

Catholic residents recalled Friday that Nov. Fist was the birthday of Benedict XIV. the present occupant of the pontifcial throne who was born in the village, of Pegli, Italy. 65 years ago; also that Cardinal Mercier pri- mate of Belgium, who recently visited the United States and Canada, was born near the battlefield of Waterloo 6s years ago Friday '
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
.Wa.er ssrxie. .far Maennerehar.

The s-inch pipe that was taken out Of West Thames street by the water department to be replaced by larg- CT size has been taken to Taftville where it is to be used in extending the city water service to the Maenner- chor club house and several houses in that neighborhood.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
Sunday Afternoon at V.

ouhoay AIternoon at Y. Ms V. A
 Tomorrow afternoon at 5.30 the usual meeting for men in uniform and civilians will be held at the local Y,sM c. A. sThe program will consist of a short song service led by Swahn's or chestrs, followed by short talk by Rev. George H. Strouse of the First Baptist church. Following the meet ing, ladies of the auxiliary will serve a free lunch. All men cordially well comed
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
CITY WITHOUT ELECTRIC
 LIGHT FOR FIVE MINUTES

For about five minutes early Friday evening the city was totally without light, due to a slight accident to the new 4.000 kilowatt turbine at the city gas and electric plant on North Main street. An automatic throttle slipped out. and the current went off. It was restored as soon as the throttle could be fixed. ,-e., -s..-..... ......-. ~ss : The accident hannened at 5 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22

communist movement is made pub lie the people of New York will re-
 alize how far it's ramifcations extend, Deputy Attorney General Berger said. People in both social and religious circles, according to our discoveries. are bolsheviki to the bottom of their
 hearts" he added.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
But How About Kentucky.

| True Wilsonites will read the. Mas sachusetts result as victory for law and order, and the election in Missis- sippi as a triumph for the covenant New York Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
That Goes Without saxina,

The British government is reported
 to have a new Irish program. It is
 a safe bet it will be as unsatisfac- tory as any of the others.-Pittsburgh i Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22

Lots of married people pose as dan- gerssignalg <for- those who are. .Eingls.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22

When farmer moves to the city he gets aschance to .dodge-his city rela- lysf .-.s.ss '
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22

A woman's weakness lies in her love for a man who is strong enough to wink. .
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
THAMES RIVER LINE.
We advertise exactly.
 ar 1t ts

Steamer Cape Cod. Whitehall Trans- Dortation. Co. lnr.. leaves New York. jays and Fridays at p. m- Norwich ruesdz ys, Thursdays and Sundays at 5 ?. m.; New London D. m. Passenger rates between Norwich and New York. S5. Ststeroouns, all outstda, 31-11. in- Esrdsnz tszs f -E.s E xz.sI K nazsze sAEEnk
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
77'' 7 FOR T COL.
FOR

You hays tried "ssventy-seysn' for Colds and Grip; now try pr. Hum phreys' other medicines; they are just ss good; the Hvmphreys' system, in- sIudss ysnsdies for all. ordinary aiI- nsnts-lpyspspsia' Bowel cemplaint; HsadsShesi Piles: Disorders of the Kidneys, Bladder, Heart, Etc.
 pr. Humphreys' Manual mailed free, tells all. nH -s 8.S
 At all Drug and Country Stores
 Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co.,, l5s William strest. NewsYork. <
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Timothy Dwight.

Mrs. Timothy Dwight. S7. the widow of President Dwight of Yale, died at her home at 56 rHillhouse av- enue, New Haven, Wednesday after noon. Mrs. Dwight survived her. hus- bany by three years. She was Miss Jane Wakeman Skinner and married the professor of theology at Yale in 1869. ...t.
 When Timothy Dwight twho was a native of Norwich), served as presi- dent of the university from 1886 to 1889, Mrs. Dwight acted as hostess at many important social aaffirs. Every Yale man after 1880 knew Mrs. Dwight. When her husband was president they occupied a house where the music school now stands, on the corner of College and Elm streets.
 Funeral services were held at her residence, 56 Hillhouse avenue, Fri day afternoon.
 Walter H.. Young. Walter H. Young died Thursday af. ternoon at his home in Waterford aftei long Hines. He was born in Water. ford and was a carpenter. He was 5 years old and is survived by his wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-22
SEIZURE OF CHECKS GIVEN
 BY "PARLoR BoLSHEVlKi"

, The accident happened at.5 o'clock.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
UNSHAKEN TESTIMONY

Time is the test Of truth. And
Doan's Kidney Pills have stood
the test in Scotland Neck No
Scotland Neck resident who suf-
fers backache, or annoying URN
airy ills can remain unconvinced
by this twice-told testimony.
Mrs. J. Fl. Allsbrook, Roanoke
Street, Scotland Neck, gave the
following statement July l, 1914 ):
81 had dull pain across my back
and often suffered SO l could hard
ly walk. [ had headaches, my
kidneys didn t act properly and |
was bothered with gravel. A
friend recommended Doan's Kid
ney Pills 50 ] decided to try them.
Doan' s strengthened my back and
kidneys and | have had no occa
sion to use them for years. =
On June ), 1913, Mrs Allsbrook
i said: Il wish to confirm the state
ment I gave Dean S Kidney Pills
! I have had no occasion to use Z
kidney remedy since. ! thlni
Dams are wonderful medicine. :
6Oc, at all Dealers Foster Mil
burn Co., Mfgrs, Buffalo, n. 7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
AN INVITATION

The Faculty and Graduating
Class Of the
North Carolina State College
Of Agriculture and Engineering
invite you to be present at the
Exercises of
CON MENCEMENT WEEK
Sunday, May p, s 30 p. m.
Sermon by Rev. John McSween
Tuesday, May 9th, II 90 A. NJ.
Address by Hon. G. l. Christie
Graduating Exercises
West Raleigh, 1919
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
BOYS TROUBLE COST
MOTHER THOUSANDS
Suffered Since He Was 2 Years
0ld-Gains Is Pounds. On
Tanlac- Well
and Strong

My nephew, James Hogan,
who is fifteen years Of age has
gained sixteen pounds Oh Tan
lac and is now robust, happy
boy after thirteen years of aw-
full Suffering,' said Miss Mag
gle Goldsmith, 2S0 Henry Ave,
Memphis, Tenn. Miss Gold
smith has been connected with
the Joe l.. Uilathorne Seed Co..
o fthat city for twenty seven
years and is a stakeholder and
director III the company.
Ever since James was two
years old, continued Miss Gold
smith, he has been afflicted
with stomach trouble. Two or
three hours after eating, espe-
cially the. evening meal, he would
begin to Complain Of severe pains
in his stomach which would III
ease until he would go into
commissions. These spells would
come on five or six times a mon
| tn and last about thirty minutes
and he would be unconscious for
an hour. Some said he had
heart trouble and others said it
was vertigo. His condition kept
HIM down to almost a skeleton
and it was pitiful to see how he
suffered.
His mother took his to St.
Louis, and many other places for
treatment, and we spent thous-
ands OF dollars trying to find
some relief Off him but it was all
to no avail
But all that awful load OF
anxiety and worry has been lift
ed. James is now well and
happy boy and is going to school
and a few bottles Of Tanlac die
it. He always complained OF
having to take other medicines
) but he seemed to like Tanlac an
since taking five bottles he is II
: pounds heavier and doesn't lool
like the same boy. He wants t
eat all the time and can eat any
: thing without it hurting him
: It makes us rejoice to see Jam
: es we'll and stout and enjoyin.
life like other boys. We are no
looking for notoriety, but for tn
sake Of suffering humanity, W
5 are willing to give our unquali
l fled endorsement for Tanlac. .
Tanlac is sold in Scotlan
Neck by E. 7. Whitehead Dru
: Store; in Enfield by Harriso
| and Hall; in Rosemary by Til
e Rosemary Drug Company and /
3 Littleton by Harrison Drug Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

ny local applications, they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the There is
and that is ry (. constitutional remedy
Catarrhal Deafness is caused by al sn-
famed condition of the mucous lining of
the ustachian Tube. when this tube is
inf1af1ed YOU have q r&,rebEing SQUAD o. i'm
perfect hearing. and when it is entirely
closed. Deafness is the result. Unless the
lnf1arnf2atIon can be reduced aH6 this tube
restored to its normal condition. hearing
viii! be destroyed forever Many eases OF
deafness are caused 10y catarrh, which is
an lnfamed condition of the mucous sur
races Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru
system
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
De cured by Halls Ca.arrh Medicine Cir.
eulars free. All Druggists. 75c
E. I CHENEY a.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
SYSTEM BOND PAPER

For the first time since the
war started System Bond is av-
ailable for commercial use. This
is a high grade Of bond paper,
fit for fine work. We can sup
ply a small amount of Systems
Bond for letter heads, etc. APP
ply at The Commonwealth. tt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
FOR SALE LETT ERHEADS

at less than Wholesale prices.
Light weight white bond pa
per, size 8 by 1917, with your
own heading printed thereon,
in 1000 lots or more at $40
per 1000. Only fifty thousand
and cannot get more. MAJ
year orders at once to Tne
Commonwealth Scotland Neck
North Carolina. tt
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
The Faculty and Students
Of the

for the Blind and the Deaf
request the honor Of your pre-
sence at their
Commencement Exercises
i'll Raleigh, n. C.
Wednesday and Thursday
May 1929, 1919.
ANNUAL CONCERT
Wednesday, s 100 O'Clock P. NJ.
Exercises by Graduating Class
Thursday, 600 O'Clock, A. NJ
Literary Address
Thursday, II 100 O'Clock, A. M
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
PERSONALS

EST
,.,d Mrs. 4. D. Morgan
W. ~, Yesterday Oh visit t2
arr 3rr'' ED Mrs. J. Il. DURHAM.
W 600
~. Z. c. Dunn, Of Enfield
,oorored over last evening VISIT
;nu relatives.
'- 600
Mrs Hudson and Mrs. Turner,
At Tillery, were here SeS'e''''
shopping
Misses Sadie and Daisy Pope,
Crowells, where here yestei-
J,v shopping,
We" O-o-C
Mis-. Svbil Harrell left this
,n,ii,,o for HarrelSville on Z
t l'r visit to friends.
Mr. " 3 Wheeler left on tfe
.,rJv morning train for Norfolk
Oh business.
Sheriff and Mrs. r. 3. Hyatt,
81 Tarboro, were in town yester-
G9v visiting relatives.
O-O-O
Mr. l.. Ii. Baily motofed over
~ WILLIAMSON last evening and
raturned later in the night.
O-O-O
Mr. W. f. Hyman arrived on
tho morning train for Oak City
on business.
Mr. Ashby w. Dunn delivered
tho commandments Address to-
dav At Hardawee School, in Hal
flax County, near Enfield.
900
Mr.. J d. Hall motored to En-
field this afternoon to bring back
Mrs Hall who has been visiting
in Richmond.
O-o-O
Hon. Gilbert T. Stephenson, 0
Winston-Salem, will be the prin
cipal speaker at the school com
mencement exercises on June 3tl
O-O-O
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Phillip
left yesterday afternoon 70
Washington, N. c., and will re
turn Sunday
O-G-G
Mrs. D. E. Henderson is ex
pected back today from Magno
liza where she has been visitin:
her sister Mrs. E. A. Drew.
U-O-O
Mrs Redmond Purvis of Rock
Mount, accompanied by Mis-
Frances Purvis, came to tow
yesterday shopping.
O-O-C
From today the tax listin
for both town and county wi
be taken in the Mayors offic
every day, except at meal hou,
from now until June 1st. So
E;-<;-:.
Misses Bessie Gray, Elois
Dunn and Gertrude Whitehes
and Mr.. Joe Riddick motore
with Mr.. J. c Riddick down
the river last night taking MI
jos Cotton and baby.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23
NOTICE.!

AS | am closing out my business
all persons knowing themselves to
be indebted to me will please cali
and settle. Also those having re-
pairs with me please call for them
as I will not be responsible for
any loss after May 31st.
B. w. MARTIN
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1919-05-23

Misses Bessie Gray, Eloise
Dunn and Gertrude Whitehea;
and Mr.. Joe Riddick motored
with Mr. J. c Riddick down +
the river last night taking Mrs
joe Cotton and baby.