Women jurors summoned in England in 1822
In 1822 England summoned jurors numbered about 13 800 women were called for jury service marking a notable early instance of female civic participation in the legal system.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1924
Page
2
In 1822 England summoned jurors numbered about 13 800 women were called for jury service marking a notable early instance of female civic participation in the legal system.
Kipton news notes a dividend announcement for next year by Kipton Elevator Co chaired by F. B. Shared as manager for the year. Local social items include Mrs. Stapreiel hosting at the OML, visits from residents to Cleveland and Elyria, a Varian Club all-day meeting, and a school banquet rescheduled. Obscure names appear. remarks include residents from Collins, Pittsfield, and LaGrange. The piece also highlights Mi ss Hien L Buckley making history in Massachusetts law and Mrs Lucretia Monroe Foster celebrating her 103rd birthday by doing housework.
Lagrange January 22 ill with scarlet fever Paul and Lurile Johnzon. Masons meet in Lakewood with over twenty guests. Gleaners at Mrs Charles Rawson home elect officers for the new year. Readings and a paper reported as pleasant. Luncheon served and February meeting planned. Several local visits noted and club activities summarized.
In a strained farmhouse scene Madge consoles and briefly soothes her mother in law, Mother Graham, after a horror of grief. Lillian and Madge cooperate to ease her sleep as they await news on dying William Harrison and the coming arrival of the children, while legal questions about William’s estate loom.
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