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Investigation of the Committee of the Legislature of 1881 Concerning the Management of the Maine Insane Hospital Part 2 (14-354688-F018-I001-P1106.pdf)

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1106 A.(cont.) actually necessary. I always considered it necessary to use strength to put a violent patient in the lodge. Q, Sometimes he will get hurt a little? A. He is liable to Q. What do you judge to be a proper temperature in a sick room at night? A. From 65 to 75 By Mr. Baker Q. Did you hear some of the attendants from time to time use the word churning ? A. It use to be a very common expression, when there was a noisy patient, and someone might pass the remark that he wanted churning or shaking up or something of that sort, Q. Do you remember the name of any attendants whom you have heard use it? A. I do not know as I can now Q. Have you heard it applied to what a noisy man deserved, not as to what was done with him? A. No sir Q Did you ever hear the word used in the presence of any officer? A. Never Q. Did you ever hear Mr. Crowel use it? A. I do not recollect as I ever did. Q. Did you ever hear Mr. ? use it? A. I think I have, in about the same manner as I have

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Language: English

Date: 1881

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