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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-04

Miss Titta Runo? I should saw nor,
rs the musical event Of the year,
Nay lVth and 11th. Get seats now
aus' a.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-04
CHARGES MADE
BYPR|SON BOARD
Body Declares Convicts Are
Not Given Requisite Medi-
cal Attention.
RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE
Special Committee Files Report
for Safeguarding Health of
Jail Prisoners.
RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE

Statements that convicts at the
state Penitentiary and at the State
Farm have not received requisite
medical attention. and that, in many
instances. no records at ail have been
kept OF examinations that convicts
are supposed to have upon admit
tance and upon release At the respcc-
tive Institutions arc made IN a rcso-
luton adopted yesterday afternoon
by the hoard of directors o. the pen
itentiary.
AS a result or this revelation.
brought out In tho investigation tn.
board has been making into health
conditions at the pcnitentiary, the
board directed Or. Herbert Mann, o:
the penitentiary, and Dr.. Taylor, OF
the farm. forthwith TO make a thor
ouEh examination OF every prisoner
now In their respective institutions.
and hereafter, within forty-eiEht
hours after admission and before re-
lease. TO make other examinations. n
order that prisoners may receive the
attention they need.
special committee. consisting OF
DR.. j. T. Maatin. secretary to the
state Board or Charities and Correc-
lions Dr. Roy X. Flanagan, Assist
ant State Commissioner of Health,
and G. X. Morrisctte. director of tho
Legislative Reference Bureau. sun
mitted Yesterday TO the board re-
mort. in which they suggested a COM
Drehensive plan of medical cxamina.
lion and vaccination properly TO safe
guard tho health of Jail prisoners sent
!. TO road camps and the health OF con-
vlcts with whom they would come i:,
contact 81 ~.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-04
Text of Reaolution.

Tho resolution adopted yesterday
by tho penitentiary board. OF which
colonel Leroy Hodges. aid to tho
Governor, Is chairman. follows:
Whereas. The board OF directors of
the penitentiary finds that the sur
geon mt the penitentinry and the sur
seon ut the State Farm have NOT kent
proper records. and. in many In :
stances, no records IT ALL of the med
zeal eNa m nations supposed 10 he made
OF conviuts admitted and released nj
lhGir respective institut ons; and
herehs. The surgeon of the peni-
tentIary and the surgeon Of tho State
tGontihued Oh Third PageD
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-05-04

,on. the printing place of Plain
Continued on Second Pagc.)
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
In And Around Maysburg.

Mrs. Tan Whites father, Mr.. B. F
Richards, OF Butler, has been spend
ing 4 few days with Tan Whites fam
lily and helping Mr.. White get hi.
corn husked.
Mr.. Bishop Cannon and family WIS.,
tied his uncle. Tom Cannon. Sunday.
Nealy Scranton and wife visited
Mr.. Johnson and family Sunday.
Mrs. Armstrong filled her appoint
Elcnt at Cove Creek Sunday.
Ray Farmer is quite poorly.
Tan White and wife and daughter.
Thelma, and Mrs. Whites father Wis
tied Mr.. Dale Sunday.
Willie GillilaEd. wife and baby Wis
tied Mrs. Gilliland's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale, Sunday.
thinner and Mable-Dale
visited the Shenk girls Sunday.
Mildred White visited Fay Mccoy
Sunday.
There were about IS present at the
tackey party at Tan Whites Friday
night. All had fine time. Mr.. Lee
Holcomb and Miss Yada Snow re-
ceived the prize for being dressed the
tackiest and Roy Shenk the prize for
the best artist.
Mary Louise White visited Juanita
Hudson Sunday
Mahle Yates visited the Shenk girls
Sunday.
Mr.. Harvey. father. mother and
aunt and Mrs. Harvey's brother and
wife, MIR. Bash Heart visited Mr..
Harvey Sunday. A NElGHBOR.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09

Oil company, Rich Hill concern
was held at the company's office il
the Talmage block last Friday night
and it was decided by an t,nanimor.
vote to purchase standard drill ans
equipment, which will be loaded aid
shipped here within few days from
Florence, Kansas, field. The drill
has capacity of drilling from one ia
five thousand feet, with electrical
Equipment to drill at night.
This company plans to drill a test
we'll, and if it takes one or three thou
sand feet or more to develop this
field. they will be equipped to do the
business. II
Chas- Sheldon, "a successful oil
operator from the Tulsa tOkla.) field
attended the meeting and bought
stock. in the company. He has been
hsne several days inspecting the Rich
Hin district and becomes associated
with the company in pushing opera,
lions hcrc.-Rich Hill Review.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
Judge Hemstreet Has a Birthday.

~ w. = y
Tuesday was the anniversary of the
birth OF Police Judge ]. F. Hemstreet.
ne was 81 years young and to show
the esteem in which he was held by
his associates at the court house !
purse was made up and fine meer-
schaum pipe and two cans Of good TO-
bacco were purchased and presented
to him by ]. S. Gloyd in a neat little
speech
Judge Hemstreet is one of Buffers
Oldest citizens. He was formerly for
many years in the mercantile business
and tor the past several years has
held the office Of justice Of the peace
and police Judge and 10 faithfui is he
r. the discharge Of his duties that he
IS usually reelected with little OF no
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
American Legion Elects Officers.

At meeting of James P. Arnolt
post held Monday night the following
Officers were elected for the following
year:
Guy Z. Silvers, Post Commander
Chas. 4. Mains, Vice Commander
Gardner Smith, secretary and treas
urer.
Rev. Roy Fl. Biser, chaplain.
\ committee was appointed to or
ganize Woman's Auxiliary COM
posed of wives. mothers and sisters
of members OF the Legion.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
Basketball Team Beats Adrian,

The Butler High school basketball
team had an easy time Friday night,
defeating the Adrian team by a score
of q to ~, 1t was hard fought, in
tcresting game and the Adrian boys
were game losers. The Butler boys
are beginning to show team work
and with the splendid material they
have should win big majority Of
their games during the remainder of
the season.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09

The demoralized conditions OF the
dairy trade, the surplus Of milk f0i-
lowing the closing Of condensaries, at
Minneapolis caused the wholesale
price of fine creamery butter to drop
to 50 cents, fall of cents for the
day and cents in the last few days.
Butter is now selling from IS to 70
cents lower than last year.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
M. w. A. Meeting.

Butler lamp No.. Ass Modern
Woodnep of America held one OF
their best and most enthusiastic
meetings at the Camp Hall Thurs
day nigh. The first meeting night
in December is Always looked fer
ward to by the members Of The camp
as the big annual event and every
member makes it a point 10 atterd
on that occasion. Notwithstanding
the inclement weather one of tie
largest crowds ever assembled aroun'!
the camp fire was present.
One new member was adopted in
to the mysteries of woodcraft aud one
new member was admitted by trans
fer card. The ceremony of adoption
was conferred by the officers and
drill team and the manner in which
it was performed was excellent. Sew
eral short, talks on the good Of the
order were made by the members
present and the principal address was
made by Rev. H. A. Mitche., mem
Der of the camp who spoke IN the
principles of fraternity and protec-
ton.
After the adoption ceremol AZ
elegant lunch consisting of sand
wiches, pickles, coffee and apples was
served and each and every ncighbor
partook bountifully of the repast.
Butler Camp is in excellent condi.
ton and now has membership of
over 40 beneficial members and has
been "a power for good in the ccm-
munity and its influence along that
line has been demonstrated many
times during the past year. The
Modern Woodmen order is the lars-
est fraternal organization OF its kind |
in the world and now has over one
million members and over one and
one-half billion dollars Of insurance
force.
The annual election of officers VAS
held and all of the present officers I
we're unanimously elected for anovleyi |,
year. g II
They are:
Venerable Consul James. L. Barker
Past Consul, A. T. Waddell AEIe
Worthy Adviser, Chas. w. Maddox
Banker; Elmer J. Campbell L
Clerk, B: F. Jeter /
Escort: Thos. Wainwright.
Waterman, G. w. Vannoy
Sentry, Ray Stewart j.
Trustee, J. E. Williams /
Warden, c. H. CRUDE
Physicians, T. F. Lockwood, E. N.
-hastain, J. M. Christy. Xxx II
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
Presbyterian Sunday School Glass
Entertains.

Friday night the mems Bible class
|of the Presbyterian Sunday school
entertained the ladies Bible class and
several invited guests. DR.. McCaugh,
try, of Carthage, was present and de-
livered an interesting and instructive
address on "The Call of the Hour
Other talks were made by Rev.
Clyde, A. H. Culver and others and
some splendid music was furnished
by the Sunday school orchestra. i
- At $3.50 the guests were seated at
long, tastefully decorated tables and
partook Of a delightful banquet at the
conclusion of which there were re-
sponses to several happy boasts BY
those present. A. H. Culver was the
mister of ceremonies and toastnn4ster'
md under his direction the evening
program was carried through and he is
largely responsible for the success OF
the evening.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
David Janssens Dies.

David Janssens, aged e years, 10
Prominent farmer living one-haIi
mile north of Foster, Mo-, died Thurs.
day afternoon at I 80 at his homo, af-
ter brief illness. MI. JanssenS
moved with his family to Bates cpun-
ty four years ago from Lawrenes.
kas., where he had lived for two
years, moving there from Kapsab
City, No., where he was in the whole
sale produce and commission bnsi-
ness for a number of years. Mr..
Janssens was born in Brussels. Bel
GUM, March =, 1854, and came ID thk
United States in his early manhood.
He was successful breeder and
raiser of pure-bred stock, beinK j
member of the Bates County Farm,
Bureau Association. He was a meme!
Der of Camp 2ooz. M. w. A., of Kan.
AS City: He was married. to sMioa!
Laura Mooney of Clay county, Mo-,
at Kansas City April 4. 1889, md
leaves besides his wife family OF
thirteen children to mourn hiSS lufsss
The funeral services will Be held fpcln1
the family home Saturday aftetnlo31
~ O'Clock. and interment in Gfesa-
lawn cemetery.-Rich Hill Revi6s
The death Of David Janssene q u
decided loss to the community 3SI
Was good citizen, and good 66jiIs3
boz. Quiet, unassuminR. ho1ogiI y
ond depeodable he had the
nd estre1h q Oh who knew IT,. -
fnues extends to the bereave zt5
A. =
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09

Japan stands pat" on her refusal
to surrender former German cables
nj the Pacific seized during the war,
it, was learned authoritatively at
Washington Friday.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09

Win Drill 4 Deep Well in Rich Hill
FL, District.
A business like rs we'll as enthasi-
astic meeting of the Units Gas and
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09
THIRTY YEARS. AGO.
December 10, 1890

80 q
| A fire at Rockville one night las'
week destroyed an entire block
The steam heaters in the operu
house building have been placed in
position and fired up.
Harry Piggott, Of thes. Missouri
State Bank, is visiting at tho homo OF
!! his parents at Boonville.
! Mrs. T. ]. Hastings, Of Burlington,
Iowa, is visiting at the home Of her
sister, Mrs. c. A. Denton.
We are in receipt of remittanc:
from Our friend A. A. Miller, who is al.
present located at Leadville, Colo
rado.
Mrs. ]. A. 1'rimblc and daughter, of
Foster, is spending the wecksats The
home of her parents, Or. and Mrs.
Frizell.
Fl. G. Wyatt, Henry Speer, Judge
Robords and II. B. Francis attended
the horticultural meeting at Clinton
last week. Rl.,,ss
G. D. Arnold, of Summit township,
proposes to kill and cure 100 head of
hogs this season rather than sell them
for the present low price.
!. J. w. Anderson, who lost his en-
tire stock in the fire at Rockville las,
week will rebuild on tlsc site Of the
old store. This is the right kind Of
pluck, Billy.
John c. Hayes has purchased of
the Catterlin heirs the beautiful resi-
dence lot on East Dakota street just
west Of Mrs. Willis residence and
will build home there soon. /
John Silvers has formed a fco-part-
nership with Prosecuting Attorney
w. 0. Atkeson. They will occupy
the rooms formerly occupied by ]. T.
Smith, over the Missouri State Bank.
The Butler weekly times and the Bates County record. (Butler, Mo.) 1918-1950, 1920-12-09

We are Yours for Service and Efficiency
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20
Y. M. c. A. GIVING BOOST
 TO THRIFT WEEK IDEAS

All over the country this week the r. M. c. A. is bringing to the atten- ton to the various communities the idea of thrift, and in many of the larger centers an extensive programme is being put on.
 Locally, the Norwich '. M. c. 4. is entering into the spirit of the wor- thy idea and will have the subject of thrift discussed in several places where people get together This (Tues- day( noon at the Shetucket Cotton Mills, Rev. Arthur F. Purkiss will speak to the operatives. Wednesday evening at the reception to the Nor wich Commercial school students at the local 'fY" building, a brief talk on Thrift will be given between the reels of the moving pictures. Friday noon Arthur Libby will speak to the employees at the Norwich wooIen mills, and at the Norwich Free Aca- mey Friday morning Allyn L. Brown will speak to the student body through the kindness of Principal Ttrrell. Last week in the Crescent Fire Arms Co.,, and at the West Side Silk Mil the same topic was brought before the workers of those factories. On these occasions there is no thought of sell ing thrift stamps or anything else, the whole idea being to emphasize the great need of everybody being In 8 true sense Thrifty"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20
STRAND

The Strands program for Monday Tuesday, and Wednesday is one ot unusual quality. The Stand is try ing to get the best there is and believe the are getting it. Bert and Betty Ross have a singing, talking and dancing act with q full stage set ting. This act went over big. The Sterling Saxophone Four e.5teFtain you with some Of the latest jazz music on some jazzy instruments. This act is very good. Mystic Gardens is an unusual illusion act that makes things appear from the air. The scenery in this act is wonderful. Do not miss it. The Strand has a. fixed price for admission. Come early as the Strand fills up quick
 George Beban. former Paramount star, featuring in six part produc- tion, Hearts of. Men.
 Alas! ye evil minds who think that only crime, murder. shooting and other offenses of that ilk make for drama. See Hearts of Men this week at the Strand and find out the happiness
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20
COMING TO DAVIS THEATRE
 THE OLD HOMESTEAD

With it's delightful pure and 3D. pealing. sentiment, the greatest Of all comedy dramas, Denman Thompson's 'tThe Old Homestead" will be present ed at the Davis Theatre Thursday evening, January 22nd.
 The Old Homestead" tells the story of the Whitcomb family, who owned a little farm near Swanzey, New Hamp- shire. They were kind hearted folks, who made the world a great deal bet ter for their having lived in it. Uncle Joshua was a quaint character, full of wise sayings and the Poor Richard of that part of the, country. This lovable character is now portrayed by William Lawrence and made famous by the late Dennan Thompson. Be fore his death MT. Thompson told Mir. Lawrence, that he hoped he would continue as Uncle Josh," as the play would outiYIe him and run on indefinitely.
 His prediction has been true, as the play is now on it's thirty third annual tour. Augustus Pitou, Inc, are pre- senting the only authorized version with all the famous features of years ago. The double quartette-the Grace church choir-the Swanzey band and the Salvation. Army.
 This will be counted on as one Of the seasons cleanest and most worthy offerings Prices 25c, soc, $1.00, S150 plus war tax. Seat sale today at 10 g. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BREED THEATRE

In The Isle of Conquest" Selects s special attraction which is the feature attraction at the, Breed theatre today Norma Talmadge has one of the strongest roles of her career: The story tells of Ethel Harmon (Rfiss Talmadge) who is iinhappily welded to man whom she despises. Ship wrecked she is cast upon deserted island with a single male companion- formerly stoker- on her husbands s yacht-and while there learns love and happiness. Their vicissitudes, both during their stay on the island and after they have been rescued and the way that happiness ultimately comes to them makes a fast moving story, interesting and absorbing. Miss Tal- madge's supporting cast includes Wyndham Standing, Natalie Tal- madge. Charles Gerard. Elder Hop per, Claire Whitney Grant, GalEett Hughes and Joe Smiley. Other pie lures on the bill include Chas. Mur- ray in Maid Mad" a Mack Sennett comedy and the Pathe news.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Berlin. The Berlin Construction company is working three evenings A week on account Of rush work.
 Shailerville. = William Schutte is home from 8 voyage to Rotterdam Holland, and expects to make another voyage soon.
 Middletown.-Frank J. Gray. a for ner resident of South Farms, has been appointed manager of the Hotel Fras- cati in Bermuda.
 Essex.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Urban of Essex annource the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Urban, to Richard c. Eudrich of the Bronx, New York.
 Middletewn.-Keeping up with the trend of the times. the l. B. Palmer company has granted substantial in- creases to it's employees which became effective on Monday, Jan. 1e.
 New Haven. Judge Edwin s. Thomas, who has been holding court in Brooklyn for the past eight months, is expected to return to the Connecti- cut circuit to take the place Of Judge Edwir. Garvin soon.
 Simsbury-The other morning when Richard B. Enc went to the home of his sister. Miss Mary c. Enc, he found her and her guest, Miss Elizabeth Eos ter, unconscious from escaped gas. His arrival was fortunate and he procured helr and both women will recover.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20

and pleasure which comes from low ingkindness. pluck and the big whole souled men of the plains. For years our better judgment to believe that Gods sunshine and open places bred up vicious men. George Beban in his newest release, says no. He brings us into touch with a gang of team sters, rough in speech and manner but truly Natures noblemen meath a veneer of plainsmans eccentricities. eronnenandqb
 Your heart will be touched by the wirSrome spirit of boyhool, young George Beban, whose tender years and naive manner won instant favor yes | terday with big audiences.
 sBeban has hit upon a typical theme His play radiates the same optimism with which earlier stage successes were pregnant. It's not all sugar plum l drama either, since a curly haired villain is on hand to provide an oc- casional de1ection in the sturdy vir, tue of the play, and the opening scenes of the film introduce us to one of New York's get-rich- quick mer- chants, who sells desert land under the appealing title of Paradise Mea. dows. All is forgiven, however. wher | this same arid nicely remunerative oil land with derricks as far as the l eye can reach. Sarah Herman ant Mabel Van Buren are also in ths picture and the story is by William M. Mccoy, formerly a well-knoWn newspaper man."
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20
'. M. c. A. Course of rhns.

The local '. M. c. A. has arranged a course of three unusually fine con certs for the remarkably low price of SIPS for the course.
 The course comprises the following: The famous and always popular Lo- tus Male Quartette of Boston, who will bring with them this season Miss Miss Ethel Hinton, who charmed our soldier boys overseas during the war with her fine readings. The second concert will be given by Crawford Adams. known as the Wizard" with the violin. He has simply charmed Norwich audiences on several occa- sions; he brings with him a humorist and pianist. the three makeng a star company. The third number of the course will be given by "The Venetian Musicians consisting of Pietro Verdi Mordeglia, who is a wonder with the nccordian, and has made records for the Victor Co.,, and three lady artists. In addition to the selections on the accordion, and has made records for programme of violin selections. sols, readings. musical monologues and songs. The Entertainment bureau is really enthusiastic about this com pany.
 The dates of the concerts are Jan uary seth. February 24th and March 18th.
 Tickets may be secured at the I, NJ. c. A. and Barrows' Shoe store
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-20
GALES FERRY

The thermometer has been lowering about zero for some days. The river is frozen from shore to shore. Mon day morning men were fishing for eels through the ice neaT the channel op-
 posite Red Top. The bluejays. and snow birds gather about the homes to be fed,
 In the M. E. church Sunday morn ing. Rev. Allen Shaw Bush spoke from
 I. Samuel 74:13. For his heart trem- bled for the ark of God.'' At the Sun day school session Marjorie Gates, and
 Elm Beth Bennett received gold pins, | awards for regular attendance for one year The leader of the Epworth League evening service was Mrs. J. ". Carter with the topic, A Strong Charaeter-and How It Is Attained. 1 Mrs. Carl W. Brown spoke on the top ic and there were two selections. by
 the orchestra, Miss Jennie G. Perkins. mandolin. Mrs. Rufus W. Hurlbutt
 piano, David Carter gave a piano se- l lection at the ohertory. Rev. O. E. Newton spoke from Daniel 10:fs. at the preaching service, following his theme, A Character Builded.
 A new cupboard has recently been placed in the village school house by
 the school committee of the town of Ledyard and improvements have been A the district school nurse has also been
 made.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter M. Bucking- ham were in attendance at the Olds-
 Jones wedding in Norwich Saturday 1 evening.
 Friends of Mrs. Lucy A. Hurlbutt
 were pained to hear of her accident
 early Saturday evening when she l slipped on ice at the side door and hPG I-f -fr7~p to IarL wrist. Dr. Edmund P. Douglas of Groton was called and reduced the fracture.
 J. W. Carter of the naval welfare service at the submarine base, re- 1 turned last week from a visit to some friends at New Bedford and Fall
 River. Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter M. Bucking- 1 ham are having their residence in the l village wired for electric lights, preu- 1 aratory to the extension of power from the Eastern Connecticut. PoweE com l pany at Montville to the village Will lam D. Henderson of Norwich is be- ] ing assisted by MT. Buckingham in doing the work
 1 E. F. Croft, a nachinist at the s,1b-
 marine base, who is on leave of ab- 1 sence left Browns Crossing recently 1 with Mrs. Croft and their young son, Frank Bruce Croft to visit Mrs, Croft's parents at Hillsboro, Tennes see, where she with her son will spend 1 the remainder of the winter. Leslie Newton of Boston arrived al
 the parsonage Saturday to spend a
 week with his parents. Rev. Oliver E. 1 Newton and Mrs. Newton. 1 MT. and Mrs. Charles La Fontafne moved last week from the Navy Yard to their new home at the Drawbridge 1 in the town of Ledyard. l Dudley c. Perkins, who has been il l at his home, is now able to go out ot | doors.