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Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
S. N. E. T. COMPANY
PROMOTES c. T. KENT
Local Telephone Manager Is
Transferred To Meriden
Office OF Company
Win Leave Putnam November ist.--
H. s. Lyon, Successor

In an announcement made from the
offices of the Southern New England
Telephone Company at New Haven on
Thursday, Carl 7. Kent. since 1917
superintendent of the local offices of
the company. is transferred and pro.
NOTED to the Meriden exchange. Mr..
Kent will terminate his work in Put.
nam on Nov. and enter the MeTiden
office at once Mr.. kent's promotion
comes as most unexpected news 20 his
associates in the telephone office here
and TO the many friends whom he has
made during the years Of his superin-
tendency it is cause for great regret
The change means a promotion for
Mr. Kent from an Office Of $500 tele-
phones To one which has over 1000.
The Putnam office includes the eN-
changes 1T Danielsou. Moosup and
Tutnam The Meriden exchange COW
ers Wallingford. with 500 tele-
phones. Southington. with 300, and
Meridsn. with 1900.
Mr. Kent will be succeeded in the
Putnam exchange by Henry $. Lyon,
who will come here from Winste1,
where he has had an extensive service
in the telephone company Mr.. Lyon
is married and has a small daughter
Mr.. Kent is a Putnam boy and prac
ticelly all Of his business life has been
spent in Putnam He has been in the
employ Of the telephone company foi
eight years lie Is the son Of Ernest
b. Kent. He became chief Of the 10
cal Office in 1917, succeeding J. Mel
son Weymouth Putnam people have
much to thank Mr. Kent for in tbs
matter of prompt repair, courteous
service. and the general efficiency o.
his employees drring his term Of Office
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
TWO INJURED in
ACCIDENT SUNDAY

John Demetre and ] Manville, both
Of North GrosvenorGsle, we're injured
Sunday when the automobile Of the
former turned over on its side, on the
highway near the Sacred Heart
church. West Thompson. Demctre
sustained several cuts about his face
and forehead by flying glass when u
mirror and two windows were smash
ed. When the car turned over Mr..
Demetre's brother, Pando, plunged
into Mr.. Manville, striking him in the
pit Of the stomach. The blow was a
severe one. Others In the car At the
time we're AL Lundstrom, Joseph Du-
charme and Leo Loiselle. All were
shaken up in good shape and the more
painfully injured ones have now en-
tirely recovered from their expert
ence.
The machinI was being driven. mt
the time Of the accident, TO Putnam,
the occupants being bound for the ball
game. In turning oet TO allow a car
to pass. the Demetre machine struck
the loose dirt at the side Of the high
way. and the next instant was resting
on It's side with crushed mudguard.
All hands righ.ed the ear, and after
an examination Il was pronounced O.
X and the party continued 70 the ball
game.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21

Although the active work Of col
lecting funds for the Day Kimball
Hospital Ten Thousand Dollar De
fciency Fund is not scheduled to
begin in earnest until November
lst, the announcement Of the Hos
pitfalls need and the organization
Of a working committee To clear
away the Hospital debt which vas
published IN last weeks issue Of
The Patriot has resulted in eener-
Gus voluntary subscriptions
throughout Nindham county, The
names q the first donors to the
fund will be published in next
weeks issue of The Patriot. 0cto-
Der 2Sth
Contributions, this year will be
published under the headings of
the various towns upon which the
Hospital is dependent for support,
and which the Hospital serves so
splendidly Keen rivalry is ex-
pected between the towns. and Put
nam, having the largest population
and the largest number of cases in
the hospital each year, is expected
to lead the list by a large margin.
Woodstock already reports the col
lection of more than thousand
dollars, one-tenth Of the sum neces-
sary to clear the eounty's most
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21

judgment was rendered in favor Of
Mr. PeleQuin.
Messrs. Alpert and Noyogrod then
appealed the case to the October term
Of the Supreme Court Of Errors and
the case was submitted on briefs on
Oct. 1.
The Supreme court found no error
and sustained the judgment Of the
Superior court in rendering judgment
in favor Of Mr.. Peloquin.
Attorneys Torrey & Geissler ap-
peared for Messrs Alpert and Novo-
grod and Attorneys Searls and Car
penter for Mr.. Peloquin.
Mr.. Peloquin intends to take i'm
mediate possession Of the theatre and
conduct the business himself.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
Supf. Macdonald Receives
Boston School Appointment
HEAD OF PUTNAM SCHOOL SYSTEM is TO TAKE CHARGE
OF LARGE MATrAPAN BUILDING, WHERE
1000 CHILDREN ARE TAUGHT
Has Made Fine Record During Stay HereFrends VIII Regret
His DISQUALIFICATION Expected Shortly

have charge Of serves the Mattapan
district Of Boston, and is attended by
more than .o0e children. II u
grammar school aud has a staff of
about 30 teachers. Mr. Macdonald
took his examination FIVE years AFRO
next spring for an appointment to a
position in the Boston school depart
ment. aud has been waiting until now
10 receive IT, Others ahead of ahim ON
the eligible list, by reason Of earlier
examinations. account for the delay.
IL is regarded as hard proposition
to achieve appointment TO the Boston
school system, for aside from the aea-
demie training and practical knowl-
edge of educational matters, not to
mention numerous other valuable as-
sets one must have. the prospective
appointee must wait for years some
times until there is vacancy to
which he may be appointed.
Mr. Macdonald was born in Vt.
Adams. Vt. and following his early
education there, entered Brown Uni
versity and graduated with the class
of 1908 Following trip across this
country, he sailed from the west for
Europe. where he toured extensively.
Upon his return TO the United States
he became principal Of the High
school at Peterhoro. ~ H.. remaining
there four years. when he assumed
the duties Of superintendent of
schools OF four New Hampshire towns.
his headquarters being at East Jaf-
frey. n. II. Four years later he re-
signed to take up his position here as
superintendent of schools, and has
been here almost five years.
Constructive Administration
During his tenure AZ head of the
local school system. Mr.. Macdonald
has done much of constructive mn
ture. and has placed the department
ON sounder. more practical and ef-
ficieut basis. Numerous important
changes. in line with modern methods
Of teaching and school department.
management, have been made, and
there is the feeling, too. that the
teaching staff has been developed To
a high degree of capability and EN-
cheney. The establishment of a uni
form course of graded school, studies
is looked upon by the school board IA
one Of the achievements OF Mr.. Mae
Donald's supervision Of schools
During his stay in the city Mr..
Macdonald has taken an active in
terest in the life Of the community.
He has been president for two years
Of the Mems Club Of the Congrega-
tional church, and during the same
period has also served as president of
the Parent Teacher Association. He
has resigned the latter office, and
Thomas DeCoudres has been appoint
ed in his stead Having paid super
visor in charge Of the city playground
last summer. was the result Of Mr..
MacDonald's tireiess efforts and In
terest in the welfare Of the Riddles of
the community.
The many friends of both Mr.. and
Mrs. Macdonald will regret exceed
ngly their leaving the city, and this
sentiment will be shared equally by
Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
scoUTmAsTER KENNEDY
REMEMBERED BY SCOUTS

Troop 1. Boy Scouts Of America,
sent q delegation to the Grove street
cemetery last Thursday 70 place flow
ers upon the grave Of Seoutmasser
Norman L. Kennedy, who died in
service Oct. 10. 1915, while al Camp
Sewer. cresuville. S. 6.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
NIGHT" AT
PUTNAM GRANGE MONDAY

At the regular meeting of Putnam
Grange Monday evening, "Neighbors'
Night'twill be observed, with Brook
lyn and Wolf Den Oranges being the
guests. The visiting Oranges viii
furnish the entertainment during the
lecturers hour. and Putnam Grange
will serve the supper.
Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1921-10-21
PILGRIM MEMORIAL TABLET
UNVEILED IN STATE CAPITOL

The annual meeting Of the Society
Of Mayfower Descendants Of the
State Of Connecticut will be held in
Hartford Tuesday. Governor Ever
EFT J. Lake win be the guest Of the
society. The members will assemble
at ? o'clock for the exercises. when
the Pilgrim Memorial tablet IN
bronze will be unveiled and present.
ed 70 the state BY the society. Many
f.nm Putnam are planning "a attends
Washington Journal., 1921-06-24
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Make chicks for subscription payable
to Hermann G. Winkler, TO Sixth
Street, NV, Washington, D. {.
Washington Journal., 1921-06-24

Entered as second-class matter August
I, 1915, at the post Office Washington,
d. c., under the Act of March 3. 1873.
Washington Journal., 1921-06-24

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ungen boben iid bisber ale idmei.
geno perbolten iiber Die oratoriide
2eiitung bon Sims in ieiner bic
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18
SIDNEY STORY TO
GIVE TALKS HERE
To Discuss Merchant Marine
at University and Club
Luncheon.

sidney story. student or the his
Tory ~ the American merchant
marine and the vital problems at
.ached 20 it's operation IN relation
% tho nation. will give two addresses
n South Bend March p. appearing
40 the University club luncheon IN
he club rooms az noon, and at
Washington hall Notre Dame, Tues
lay evening at s o'clock before the
general student body Of the uni
sersity. Both lectures will deal
Hith the history and operation OF
uhe American merchant marine from
he time OF the revolution 10 the
present.
Twenty years study and work on
the merchant marine commission
has familiarlzed Mr. Story with the
lnmost needs OF the organization
and the dependency OF the nation on
the effectiveness OF performance.
His knowledge OF his subject and
his pleasing manner OF delivery are
said TO make Mr. Story a most in
tcresting speaker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18

while other articles not stated in
the affidavit were also claimed TO
be missing.
II was brought out that Mrs.
Sumpter was staying at the Nap
per's residence when the family OF
the latter made an automobile trip
20 Oklahoma for six weeks. During
this Ime Mrs. Sumpter stayed at
the house but only had access 10
her own room while a nelghbor was
allowed 20 use q key that had access
TO all OF the rooms.
Miss Genevieve Sterns, with whom
Mrs Sumpter formerly worked at a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18
TsUAL GAIETY NnSSING.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE
gaiety which has marked observance
OF St Patrick's dag in other years
was missing in Washington Thurs
day.
Leaders OF the Irish cause whose
headquarters are here, discouraged
play making and hilarity because OF
the conditions in Ireland.
Instead OF the usual paradirg and
light gaiety, Irish sympathisers OBJ
served the day by starting a drive
70 secure 100000 for Irish relief.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18
WOMAN HELD FOR
ALLEGED THEFTS
Mrs. Sumpter Bound to Grand
Jury-Charged With Taking
Dresses and Jewelry.

Mrs. Margaret SUmpter was held
to the grand jury under bono of
$500 Thursday morning by Judge
Gilmer IN police court on charges Of
grand larceny preferred by Mrs.
Willis Napier, 416 n. Michigan ST.
II was alleged that Mrs Sumpter.
while boarding at the house OF Mrs.
Napier in June. 1919, stole gray
taffeta and black satin dress along
with a gold chain and a locket
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18
Observe ST. Pdfrick's


DUBLIN. 20 ireland OBJ
served her saddest ST. Patricks day
Thursday.
II was inaugurated with three at
lacks on military lorries. Residents
within sound OF the firing were
thrown into paEic. fearing the in
cepton OF reprisals for the six exc
cutons IN Mt. JOY prison Monday.
The generally expected reprisas. IL
was feared. would precipitate ser
.ous lighting.
Eight civilians were wounded dur
ing the attacks last night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18

local restaurant, was one OF the
chief witnesses for the state and
testified that she recognized a dress
worn by Mrs. Sumter as made of
the same material she had seen at
the Napper home and also testified
that she and Mrs. Sumpter had not
been on speaking terms owing 10 a
dispute that she had with Mrs.
Sumpter's husband.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18
SOUTH BEND PLANS
FOR FASTER

with delightful Ellsworth cos
tunes. Come and inspect the beau
tiful frocks. wraps. suits and blouses
your buyer purchased while in New
York this week
THE ELLSWORTH STORE.
South Bends Leading Fashion
House
og0s-1S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18

We desire to express our sincere
Thanks for the kind words of SYM
patty and floral offerings extended
10 Us In our late bereavement.
MRS FRANK A. WITUCKI
AND FAMILY. 9811-18
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-03-18

The FIVE warships OF the Queen
Elizabeth class were the first not
only 20 carry 15-inch guns. but 70
be driven entirely by oil fuel
The New York herald., 1921-02-13

because of its wonderful educational value
to the women themselves"
Mrs. Axel o. Ihlseng, president of the
Century Theatre Club, gave her views as
follows:
ITO me it seems so perfectly absurd that
there should be any objection to women
serving on juries that cannot understand
the point of view of the opposition. Women
have to take their place In the world, they
have to face life and death, the care Of the
home, the rearing of children, side by side
with men, so why not look in the same
Straightforward way at their responsible
ties of citizenship? It's just mawxish senti-
mentally to disapprove of women as jurors.
II would not accept for jury service
girls or boys just out of high school. Law
yers and Judges have the privilege of exer-
cising some control over the personnel of
the jury. They could use the same dis
criminatory power in the case of women.
I'd serve II / were called"
Mrs. Jeanette G. Brill, president of the
Brooklyn Womens Bar Association, has
publicly expressed herself on the subject
of women jurors. She points out some OF
the objections advanced in this State to
women being called upon for such service,
saying the opposition is found almost en-
tirely up State The legislators from those
districts say they are opposed because IL
would be difficult for the farmers wives
to leave home and travel perhaps long
distance to the county seat for jury service.
These legislators are suggesting that bill
to remove the restriction in this State
against women jurors should be so worded
as TO make 1t permisslve measure.
Mrs. Brill advances the argument in favor
of jury service by women that it would
prove vastly educational. "In the first
place." says Mrs Brill, Jury service would
broaden their legal knowledge. and this
would be helpful in their everyday dealings
with tradesmen, landlords and others.
Mothers with court experience would learn
to be far more careful Of their young daugh-
ters. Having had examples before their
own eyes they would realize better some
of the dangers that beset the path of the
young girl"
The New York herald., 1921-02-13
Men of Bench and Bar Give Their Views

sponslbilties of citizenship could hardly ex-
pect to escape jury duty. Whether or not
they served with those of their own sex or
with men jurors seemed to him immateriai.
Their presence In divorce cases would be
expected, in that often in such cases women
appeared as parties to the action or as
giving testimony.
Domestic infidelity exists" he continued
"and IL II bound to come to the notice Of the
tribunals. Why, then. should not women
Of proper age and high intelligence, who
have so Intimate knowledge Of those mat
ters which affect the home, be called upon
to pass upon such matters?
''It Is false standard and one Of pru-
derry which we have inherited from another
state Of society which dictates any other
course. The indecency lies rather In the
attempted conceament. in the Disgusting os
facts of elementary social life rather tbs-
In their frank discussion. especially when
necessary to effect justice and to bring
about better state OF affairs.
''The much studied ignoring Of the So
---
The New York herald., 1921-02-13
Woman Judge Approves Mixed Juries

BELIEVE practically kind of tried
criminal together with jurors
furtherance of substantial justice
One hndrance to the conduct of the ordinary m
difficulty securing intelligent Having
doubles the number of intelligent citizens
available This with the OF
intelligence
relatively than of equal education and inte
We therefore should for unless some
obvious disadvantage arises from their
which has been confined wholly criminal
arisen the mixed
jue of which the have failed
We Ohio divorce
but have had involving robbery
burglary attentive and follow the
The have commented
the who have served
mike given excellent satisfaction
FLORENCE E. ALLEN,
Tudee of of Pleas Cleveland. Ohio.
The New York herald., 1921-02-13

cally. Even In my suffrage arguments, and
I have been suffrage worker, never
believed that women should be subjected
to the nervous experiences that men are"
Mrs. Lillian r. Sire, president of the
Women's Democratic Political League, be-
lieves that women are just as capable of
judging cases as men. II do not think
that anything occurs In the world of affairs
that is too delicate a matter for women
to understand. Only rot exists In the dark
ness and when 1t Is brought out into the
light It is killed. 1t is a mistake to keep
women in ignorance for fear little knowl-
edge will harm them.
Women always take the moral side Of
any question. We are supposed to have
much more backbone than men, greater
moral stamina. Then IL we have why
should it not be made useful to the State
through jury service even in crime and
divorce trials?,
Miss Mary Wood, chairman of the legis-
lative committee of the New York City
Federation of Women's Clubs, feels that
women should be called to their full re-
sponsibilities and serve on jury whenever
summoned. II have looked up all the state
mtuto PupitShtu aDout tnC Wuy WohhCh
have acquitted themselves In the jury box
and the majority Of the Judges speak very
highly of the new Jurors she said.
"Women wanted the vote and now they
have 1t and with Its possession should come
fuller knowledge and participation In the
affairs Of the State.
"There Is one point I think needs some
consideration by Judges, jurors, clerks and
others connected with the courts, and that
is providing special rooms for women where
the jury has to 20 over the evidence offered
In a case far into the night or when the
jury Is locked up. 1t might be embarrassing
to have a mixed jury In such instances
Though IL isn't any worse for men and
women to sit up all night fighting over a
verdict than at jazz cafe"
Mrs. John Booth. first vlce-president of
the New York State Federation Of women's
Clubs, Is thoroughly In sympathy with the
movement to place women in the jury box.
"There Is no part of the duties Of citizen
ship women should try to evade," she de-
clared. They should not hesitate to serve
ana should welcome a change Of legislation
which would make women eligible for jury
service in this State"
Mrs. George III. Childs, president of the
Womens Democratic Club, declared that
she Is anxious to serve on a jury. We
The New York herald., 1921-02-13

r USTICE DANIEL f. COHALAN of the
Supreme Court Of New York County
u took the position that the sense of
chivalry which is shown toward women
would prevent their being compelled to be-
long to juries before which salacious divorce
cases are being discussed.
"Inasmuch,' he continued, "as In New
York State there Is only one ground for
divorce-that Of infidelity-every divorce
case must have what may be interpreted
as an element Of salaclousness On that
account woman might well ask to be ex-
cused from serving on such a jury on the
ground of SEX
There are cases, In the opinion Of the
Justice, however, In which women could
serve as Jurors with men without being
placed in any embarrassment
The New York herald., 1921-02-13

mot that the mixing should be compul-
sory," said Mrs Adams "It would be In
advisable to have any regulations at all as
to how many men or how many women
there shall be on any jury That would en-
phasize again the thing that / have stead
fastly opposed. privately and publicly-sex In
citizenship. The number of men or women
on any specific jury should be left to work
itself out, subject to the usual wedding by
challenges, peremptory or otherwise. There
is no more necessity for stipulating the pro-
portion of men and women than the proper
native born to naturplized."
Nor does Mrs. Adams believe In special
exemptions or privileges for women tales
men. She successfully opposed the incor-
poration Of any such In the amendment to
the California Constitution which was nee
essary in order to make women eligible TO
jury duty. Nor would she grant the valid
ity Of any practical objections to mixed
jures in cases which required locking up
the jury over night
THE way this is handled in California"
she said. ''is for the Sheriff to go out and
get n suite Of rooms at hotel. Then he
locks all doors communicating and other.
wise and keeps the keys. And / never
heard that II made any difference to the
Sheriff whether he locked up men or women
in the respective rooms. Besides, the cases
that necessitate keeping juries locked up
The New York herald., 1921-02-13
Mrs. ShuIer Sees No Reason
To Draw Line on Divorce Cases

Mrs. Frank Il. Shuler Of the National
American Woman Suffrage Association said
that one reason for having women on ju-
ries IL the fact that women are constantly
being thrown with men; they work with
men In office buildings; they are associated
with them at home. as fathers, brothers
or husbands, and they meet them every
where. But have an idea we will get to
that gradually" she said. "It Is always
that way with any change. Women will
begin by serving on juries composed en-
tirely Of their own sex and when they have
acquired experience they will be asked to
serve on mixed juries
"For generations the world has believed In
the double standard Of morals and that
men were ever so much worse than women.
That Is taken for granted. Yet there are
almost as many decent minded men as
women. A man must SOW his wild oats.
The New York herald., 1921-02-13

A woman, not being permitted this liberty,
gains keener moral sense.
why divorce trial should be any more
shocking to a woman than to a man can
not understand. There are murder trials
where the evidence produced is equally un-
pleasant. Why draw the line at dlvorcew
Miss Laura Skinner, member Of the
women's executive committee of the Re
publican State Committee, is not ready to
see women occupying a place In the jury
box. II look upon women as competent to
serve on juries Of any kind" she declared,
"but do they want to be called on 20 decide
all sorts Of cases? I deplore the fact that
If they serve at all they must come in con-
tact with crime and divorce. Men and
women are equals mentally, but not physi-