Mention of Aherns
in Newspaper Stories
1880-1890

Probably Fatal Accident Last evening Edward Ahearn of Brooklyn, N. Y., Dennis O'Connor, 139 Leverett street, and James Regan of 14 Kirkland street, were driving over Brighton avenue in a single buggy, when near the three roads Ahearn wanted to drive, and in a good natured way tried to take the reins away from O'Connor, who was driving. He got hold of one of the reins, and, in pulling, managed to turn the horse and capsized the buggy. Mr. Ahearn struck on his head and fractured the base of his skull. At midnight he was failing rapidly and could not possibly live. Mr. O'Connor had his shoulder and face badly bruised, while Regan sustained a compound fracture of the left arm. The men were brought to the city hospital by Officer Gardner of Station 14. The accident resulted from Mr. Ahearn's getting hold of one of the reins when he supposed that he had both of them. The officers say that the men were not under the influence of liquor. — The Boston Globe 27 January 1880

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Fatal Result of Injuries Edward Ahearn, who, in company with Dennis O'Connor and M. Regan, were thrown from their team Monday evening on Brighton avenue, Ahearn receiving a fracture of the skull, died yesterday morning at 2 o'clock at the city hospital from his injuries. — The Boston Globe 28 January 1880

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Destructive Fires in Various Parts of the Country. At Concord, N.H.—Loss, $1500 CONCORD, N. H., February 20.—A house on Walnut street, owned by Sarah Herbert and occupied by John Ahern, was destroyed by fire this noon. Mrs. Herbert's loss is probably about $1000; Ahern's loss $500; no insurance. — The Boston Globe 21 February 1880

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Ahern and Granger Matched There will be a twenty-five mile walk between Morris Ahern and John Granger in Mozart Hall, Monday evening, March 29, for a purse of $200. Mr. James Jellison will act as referee. Daniel Reagan as stakeholder and Timothy Kelley and Thomas Readman time-keepers. Both men are in fine condition, and a close contest may be expected. — The Boston Globe 25 March 1880

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Gathering of the Fancy at Buffalo Prospects for a Lively Fight Good BUFFALO, N. Y., May 10.—The Canadian authorities are making great military preparations to stop the Rooke and Donovan fight. Canadian officers have arrived here and also at Erie to watch the pugilists. As soon as the boat leaves here and the regular excursion boats leave Erie with the pugilists, they will at once telegraph to Point Albino, Port Dover, to the authorities.  . . . There is heavy betting on the fight. Rooke was a heavy favorite up to noon. Among the sports in this city are Dooney Harris, Mike Costello, Arthur Chambers, Al Smith, who is wanted to act as referee, William E. Harding, Barney Mullen and John Ahern. At the Tift House, William Borst, the turfman, Rooke's backer, offered to bet $1000 to $800 that Rooke would win. A noted sport of this city also bet $300 against $500 that Rooke would whip Donovan in sixty minutes. The battle ground is forty miles from any telegraph station. Boats will leave Erie at 5 a.m. — The Boston Globe 11 May 1880

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The A. O. H. of New Hampshire NASHUA, N. H., June 3.—The state convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of the state of New Hampshire was held in this city today. The lodges in the state were represented by ninety-eight delegates, and the order is in a most flourishing condition. The plane for life insurance of the order was adopted and the following gentlemen were elected as officers: John Ahern, Keene, delegate, T. H. Wills, Nashua, secretary, Martin Flaherty, Dover, treasurer. — The Boston Globe 4 June 1880

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SALEM The Dime combination which exhibited here last week gave Sergeant Ahern an opportunity of appearing with his three children, known as the “Montgomery Midgets,” in their Zouave drill, which the three little ones (two boys and a girl) do very finely, gaining several recalls on Friday night. — The Boston Globe 7 June 1880

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Church Picnic St. Malachy picnic [. . .] The prize in the running race for very small boys was carried by Cornelius Linnehan, Frank Ahern winning second honors. — Arlington Advocate 21 August 1880

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THE OLD NINTH A Delightful Reunion of the Veteran Regiment. About a hundred and fifty survivors of the Old Ninth assembled at the Eastern depot, yesterday, shortly after 9 a.m., to welcome their old comrades in arms during the war for the Union, who were expected to arrive from Salem, Lawrence and Stoneham. About thirty Salem members arrived out of a total of thirty-three who were expected. With this delegation came three children of Patrick Ahern, a girl of nine and two boys seven and five years of age. They are the grandchildren of a member of the Ninth who was killed at Fredericksburg. . . . At 1 o'clock the Midgets gave an exhibition drill at the pavilion, which was loudly applauded, and Sergeant P. Ahern, father of these wonderful children, gave a splendid exhibition of his skill in rifle and bayonet exercise drill, and at 2 o'clock the comrades formed in line and marched to dinner, which was served beneath a canvas canopy, in the open air. . . .  — The Boston Globe 26 August 1880

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Pedalities. M. Ahern of Salem challenges John McGurn of Peabody to a three or five-mile foot-race for $15 to $25 a side. — The Boston Globe 24 October 1880

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LADIES' LAND LEAGUE SHANAGARRY A MEETING of the above was held on Sunday, 20th inst., at Shanagarry. There was a large attendance of ladies. Among those present were :— Mars. Duffin and Mrs. Collins, respectively President and Vice-President, Mrs. O'Brien and Miss O'Brien, Treasurers ; Miss M Aherne, and Miss M Fitzgerald, Hon Secs ; Miss M Walsh, Mrs J Walsh, Miss O'Sullivan, Miss Fennessy, &c.    Mrs. Duffin, in thanking those present for electing her their president, said this branch was established in connection with the Central Executive in Dublin, for the purpose of relieving the poor evicted tenants and their families, as also the families of any who may be arrested under the treacherous Coercion bill, but she hoped there would not be many so taken up. We must, she said, be prepared for the worst, and show our enemies that we are determined in this, our hour of trial. In conclusion, I hope all will go on well, and our meeting will, I hope tend to the breaking of the tyrant's chains and the forging of chains of friendship amongst ourselves.    Proposed by Miss M Aherne—“That we condemn the present Government as cowardly and vindictive in again imprisoning the patrotic Michael Davitt for showing signs of devotion towards our beloved Erin, and that we tender him our warmest sympathy in his dungeon cell.”    Seconded by Miss Fitzgerald.    Proposed by Miss O'Neill—“That we, the ladies of the Shanagarry branch do our utmost to uphold and carry out the principles of the Central Executive, and that we wish God speed to Miss Parnell's programme.”    Seconded by Miss Walsh.    It was announced that the sum of £10 was already forwarded to Dublin by this local branch.    It was proposed and agreed to hold a general meeting on Sunday next. —Adjourned. — The Cork Examiner 24 February 1881

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DROMCOLLIHER LAND LEAGUE The ordinary meeting of this branch was held on Tuesday, Mr. Thomas Ahern Twomey, vice-president, in the chair. A member charged with having proposed for the farm of another was expelled. Letters from landlord and agent, relative to the farm at Glanduff, lately in Mrs. Curtin's possession, were forwarded to Mr. Robert Bluett, of Kilmallock, and he was asked to appoint a day for fulfilling his promise to surrender the farm. The tenants on Col. White's property, having received notice to pay rent, a special meeting was arranged in conjunction with the Feenagh League (within which much of the estate lies) to represent their grievances and decide on a common course. The suggestion of Father Roche respecting the establishment of a branch of the Ladies' Land League has been warmly taken up, and the rev. gentleman will soon have the satisfaction of seeing his patriotic desires fulfilled. The ladies who undertook the canvassing for members found themselves subjected to police espionage, the gallant Royal Irish being detected eavesdropping and peeping through the window of a house into which these dangerous emissaries of the League Association had gone for a subscription. The latest offence known to the law has been invented at Newcastle, viz, “whistling with derision, amounting to abuse.” The ladies in question were guilty of a modification of this crime, for “they laughed with derision, amounting to contempt.” It remains to be seen whether some ambitious “sub,” hankering after immortality, will not bring the lady leaguers into court for this heinous act against the dignity of the guardians of law and order. Perhaps they were intimidating! —Correspondent. — The Cork Examiner 24 February 1881

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HOSTILITIES A Rencontre [encounter] Between a Priest and a Professor— A War-Cloud Dispelled by the Appearance of the Sheriff. At Ocean Springs on Thursday of last week a difficulty between Rev. John C. Ahern, the priest in charge of the Ocean Springs Catholic church, and Prof. C. F. Emery, principal of the Scranton public schools, came near ending in a serious manner. It is almost impossible to give an accurate account of the affair, as in all matters of this character no two persons can see things alike, but from the best information we can obtain both parties appeared to be on the streets of Ocean Springs armed with pistols and one shot was fired by the priest. So demonstrative were the two gentlemen that Justice Minor telegraphed to this place for Sheriff Clark, who went over on the afternoon train, and next morning hoisted the white flag and demanded a cessation of hostilities. Prof. Emery surrendered to the Justice of the Peace, and was paroled upon his honor to report when called for, while Sheriff Clark proceeded to the residence of Rev. Father Ahern, arrested him and arranged [sic] him before Justice Minor. During the examination the Priest became somewhat insubordinate, was fined $35 and was finally remanded to jail at this place. The Sheriff brought him over here Friday night and placed him in jail. In doing so, however, the Priest's sister, who accompanied him, insisted on going in jail also; but as the Sheriff drew her back from the jail door she cried out in such a manner as to lead the Priest to think the Sheriff had struck her, whereupon the Priest struck the Sheriff on the head with a walking stick inflicting a painful wound. Our Sheriff being altogether a different kind of a man to one who would strike a lady, the Priest misjudged him entirely, when he thought he was avenging an insulted sister. Monday afternoon Father Ahern was brought before Chancellor Wood upon a writ of habeus corpus, and, after a hearing, was discharged upon paying the fine and costs. He was subsequently arrested upon two other charges, which, however, were compromised, and he was set at liberty. No charges being preferred against Prof. Emery he was not arrested. The above, we believe, is about as fair and impartial an account as could be written. The difficulty grew out of a newspaper controversy between the two gentlemen above named. — Pascagoula Democrat-Star 11 March 1881

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POLICE OFFICE—YESTERDAY. —————— (Before Messrs. C. J. Dunn and A. Mitchell, R.M.) Two countrymen named John and Thomas Ahern, father and son, were put forward charged with having been drunk on the public street. It appears that the prisoners were found lying helplessly drunk on the public street, and the younger had in his possession at the time the sum of £37 0s 3d. It being the prisoners' first offence, they were fined 5s each. — The Cork Examiner 14 April 1881

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THE EDGERLY DIVORCE SUIT William Ahern's Evidence William Ahern, porter at 6 Bowdoin street, the first witness, testified in substance that Edgerly came to the house April 1, 1880, with a man whom he said was his lawyer; that on March 20 rooms 17, 33, and 31 were hired by a small man with dark hair and light moustache, who was given a pass-key; on the Sunday following this gentleman, with two ladies and another gentleman, went up to room 34, and soon after ordered wine; that Mr. Coburn took the wine from him at the door, the man who hired the room paid the bill, and the two ladies about an hour after went out, saw Mr. Edgerly about a week after with the man he called his lawyer. Mr. Edgerly asked me if he hired a room there would it be safe; that his wife was coming there; he asked me if anybody had been there, told him Mr. Hill had been there; Edgerly spoke to me a fortnight later about the same matter; didn't know anything about it, last November he told me I was to be suspended that day and wanted me to go away; some time afterward met him at the Lowell depot; went with him to the Maine depot, where he purchased a ticket for me, and paid me the balance of $25 he had promised me; went to Manchester; stayed there a week, and returned to Boston. On cross examination witness said the Grant House is not a bawdy house; went to Manchester because Edgerly wanted me to, so as not to go to court; he said he would give me $100 rather than have me appear in court. The court then took its noon recess. The Afternoon Session In the afternoon the corss examination of Ahern was resumed: “There was no window between the office and the hall; the desk commands a view of the hall; there is no entrance to the house except by the front door; persons can get out of the house by getting out of the window into the yard and unlocking the door of the gate in the wall; the key to this gate was always in witness' possession; neither of these rooms had been let before that day; 33 had been let afterwards, and I find by the balance sheet all three, 33, 17 and 31, were let a second time, 31 had not been let before; do not keep a register; we keep a day-book; did not take this man's name; set him down as transient and let it go at that; it is usual for young people or any people to go to rooms, bed-rooms or not; I call it a respectable boarding house, because this is done in every hotel in Boston; the price of 31 was $2.50 per day; it was let for twenty-four hours if parties wished; Mr. Grant called it $2 because of the party taking three rooms; had no knowledge of how many persons were coming to occupy that room; never heard of any remarks outside about this before, 31 has no bed in it, there is a bed-room off it; did not see Mr. Edgerly there; the man who came resembled Mr. Coburn, never told anybody that a man came out of that house that day in a hurry, and that I let him have a soft felt hat because he could not find his own.” . . .  John H. Grant testified: . . . my conversation with [Edgerly] was as to parties coming in on that day, he asked if I had seen ladies going in or coming out of my house; told him I did not know anything about it, knew of the arrangement with Billy Ahern afterwards, but only as it was told to me, had no knowledge of it at the time; saw Mr. Edgerly again; he repeated the same question about ladies going in or out, and I told him that Billy knew more than I did, Edgerly said, “Billy knows too much; he sees too much;” remember when the officer came to summon Ahern I got to the house just as he did, told him Ahern had gone to New Hampshire; the officer went to the depot after him, think the officer came just ten minutes after Ahern left. . . .  Mrs. Ella P. Edgerly testified “I am the wife of Albert W. Edgerly; I was 18 years old when I was married. I am 22 years old now; in 1878 my husband accused me of adultery and later in October, 1879 . . . ” — The Boston Globe 13 May 1881

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CORK LAND LEAGUE The weekly meeting of the Cork Land League was held at two o'clock on Saturday, Mr. Denis Ahern in the chair. There was a very large attendance. Mr. John O'Connor, hon. secretary, said:— Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen—I beg to announce to you that I have received £20 as relief money for two evicted tenants. I have just received a telegram from a friend of mine, Timothy Honan, of Castleisland, stating that one Terence Brosnan has been arrested and sent to Limerick prison and that there were three more arrested in the vicinity. I have received a letter from the Rev Michael Walsh, C C, Ballycotton, thanking me for a cheque to pay costs of one Mr O'Brien, on the Penn-Gaskill estate—costs of three abortive sherrif's sales, and one abortive one, amounting to £35. I wish to draw attention of the league also to a meeting that will take place at Midleton to-morrow. This meeting will be a very considerable one; it will be an aggregate meeting of the surrounding leagues of that important district, and it would be desirable that a large deputation from this league would also attend. . . . — The Cork Examiner 16 May 1881

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RIVERSTOWN PETTY SESSIONS. The presiding magistrates yesterday were —Messrs F H Gallwey (in the chair), H. B. Burke, George A Wood, B Martin, J B C Justice, and the Rev Mr Freke.     A farmer named Sheehan was fined 10s for an assault on a blacksmith named Donoghue. The assault arose out of a dispute about the right of ownership of a field. Mr Scannell, solicitor, appeared for the defendant, and Mr Julian for the complainant.     Sub-Inspector Dickinson, Queenstown, summoned a publican named Conroy, of Knockraha, for having his house open for the sale of liquor during prohibited hours on Sunday, the 8th of May. The following defendants were also summoned for having been on the premises on the occasion:—Mr J B C Justice, J P, Patrick Hogan, and James Ahern. Mr A Julian, who appeared for the defendants said he was ready to admit that those parties were on the premises, but he intended to justify their being there.     Sub-constable M'Keown was examined and stated in reply to Mr. Dickson—I was in the barrack at Knockraha on the 8th of May ; when I saw Mr. Justice, Ahern, and Hogan go into Conroy's public-house ; I went over to the house about ten minutes afterwards, and as I was crossing the road Mr. Justice came out of the house and called me back, but I did not mind him at the time, as I considered he was under the influence of liquor.     Mr. Julian—Better confine yourself to the offence mentioned in the summons ; there is no such charge against Mr. Justice, and it is most improper to volunteer such evidence.     Witness continued—I saw the three men go in, but I only saw Mr. Justice come out ; he lives about a mile from the place ; when I went in the bar was open.     Mr. Julian—I will admit there was drink given.     Cross-examined by Mr. Julian—The public house is nearly opposite the police barrack, and no one could go in without being seen from the barracks ; the parties went in the most open manner.     Sub-constable Reilly stated that on Sunday, the 8th of May, he was told off to take care of the public houses for the day about five minutes to five in the evening he saw Mr. Justice going into the house, but he did not see any one going in with him ; saw two men named Hogan and Ahern coming out, and asked them what they were doing, and Mr. Justice motioned his hand and told me to go back and take a little drop as I was coming out of the door.     Mr. Julian said there was no charge of bribing, and it was likely that Mr. Justice thought the sub-constable was making himself too officious.     Constable Cummins stated that he went in and spoke to Mrs Conroy, and asked her why she allowed the men in, and she said that they were brought in by Mr Justice. The defendants also made the same statement.     Mr Julian said he did not attempt to deny that those persons were on the premises, but he would be able to satisfy the Bench that the premises were not open for the sale of drink. The week previous a sow was alleged to have been maliciously killed in the neighbourhood, and the owner signified his intention of putting a claim in for compensation from the county, Mr Justice, as the magistrate of the neighbourhood in which this malicious injury occurred, on its coming under his cognisance, thought it his duty to investigate the matter, and on being informed that Conroy was the last man who saw the pig alive, he went down to make inquiries. Hogan was accused of killing the pig, and when they were in the house Conroy insisted they should have a liquor, but no money was paid. He thought their worships would be satisfied that the house was not open for the sale of drink.     Mr Justice was examined and said that a malicious injury was reported by the owner of a pig, who said he intended to make a claim on the county for £20. On this Sunday, Hogan whose son was charged with killing the pig, came over to his house and asked him to make inquiries. He said he would drive down in the evening and he did so in company with the defendants, Hogan and Ahern who knew something about the value of pigs. On his oath he went there for no other purpose, except to investigate matters ; Mrs Conroy gave some drink, but no money was paid for it.     Sub-Inspector Dickson—In what capacity did you go there ; was it as a magistrate?     Witness—Yes.     Mr Dickson—Did you know that summonses were issued at the suit of the Queen v. Hogan for this offence?     Witness—Yes.     Sub-Inspector—Did Hogan tell you his son had been served with a summons?     Witness—Yes.     Sub-Inspector—Was it after the summons had been served in the name of the Queen v. the defendant, at the next petty sessions?     Witness—Yes, I went when I heard a claim for £20 was to be made on the county.     Examination continued—Did any person pay for drink in the house? No. Who supplied the drink? Mrs Conroy.     Mr Julian—Perhaps you don't understand the question put by the Sub-Inspector ; was it for the purpose of investigating the matter as a magistrate or a cesspayer you went there?     Witness—I went there as a cesspayer and a magistrate when I heard of the claim being made on the county.     Mr Gallwey—You know as a magistrate that notice must be given before the claim is made?     Sub-Inspector—He knows that the claim could not be made until the case at Petty Session was recorded.     Mr Gallwey—That matter is not before us now.     Patrick Hogan deposed that they went to make inquiries about the pig ; the door was open while they were inside and Mr Justice's trap was at the door ; there was no money paid for the drink which was given as a present by Mrs Conroy.     James Ahern gave similar evidence.     Mr Julian said there was a statement slipped out from the first witness which at the time he considered at the time to be a most improper piece of volunteer evidence, and now in justice felt that he should contradict that statement.     Mr Justice said—Upon my oath I was sober on that day as I am this minute. I had only one drink that day.     Mr Julian—That extremely young constable had no right to volunteer such a statement.     The bench then retired, and on resuming, Mr Gallwey said—We have given this case the greatest consideration, being a matter affecting the character of one of our bench, as well as a very respectable publican in the neighbourhood. Though we consider there are very grave doubts in the case, we are bound to give the defendant the benefit of the doubt ; we must dismiss the case on this ground. I think I will express the opinion of my brother magistrates by saying that it was very injudicious to go into a public house on a Sunday and leave people under the impression that there was a transgression of the law. We had very great difficulty in deciding a case of this kind.     The court was adjourned. — The Cork Examiner 1 June 1881

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KILMURRY LAND LEAGUE A meeting of the above branch was held on Sunday last. Mr. D. O'Sullivan, president occupied the chair. A resolution protesting against the arrest of Father Sheehy and Mr. Dillon, was unanimously carried. A second resolution was also adopted—"That in future no person in this district will accomodate the police with cars or otherwise, to attend Land League meetings, or for any purpose whatsoever where Land League interests are involved." The case of Mrs. Jane Whiteway, against Jeremiah Ahern, and Jeremiah Murphy, both of Crossmahon, was next brought under consideration of the meeting. Mr. Ahern having explained their having respectfully petitioned their landlady for a reasonable reduction in his rent, which she refused, and served him and Mr. Murphy with a writ for 12 years' rent immediately after. The rent is sixty-five per cent. over Griffith's valuation. A resolution was passed—"That we pledge ourselves to give these tenants our moral and pecuniary support to resist the payment of this rack-rent." It is anxiously hoped that this lady may yet reconsider her decision and thus avoid disturbing a quiet and peacable district.—Communicated. — The Cork Examiner 2 June 1881

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MELANCHOLY DEATH BY DROWNING. THREE LIVES LOST. Killarney, Monday. YESTERDAY, about five o'clock in the afternoon, a cloud of grief was cast over Killarney and its neighbourhood by the intelligence having been quickly circulated that three men were drowned on the lower lake quite close to the Muckross shore. It appears two parties started from Cahernane on a tour of pleasure across the lakes. The water was pretty rough, there being a smart breeze blowing at the time. One of the boats got broadside against the wind, a heavy wave entered her, the crew became terrified, and the consequence was that all were thrown into the water. Two men, named Halloran and Collins, caught hold of each other and sank to the bottom, and were immediately lost. Two other men, named Collins and Connor, clung on to the ill-fated boat, and thus saved themselves from sinking all at once, but as the young man, Ahern, was drawing close to them with another boat, Connor was so exhausted that he let go his hold, and was lost, but Collins was saved. Halloran was a very respectable young man, a blacksmith by trade, and the other two were farmer's sons. At an early hour this morning a number of men and police went out with grappling-irons, but up to the time I despatch no tidings have been got of the bodies. — The Cork Examiner 7 June 1881

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MIDLETON LAND LEAGUE (SATURDAY) Mr L Stack, PLG, in the chair. Others present—P J Tatton, Messrs John Moore, PLG ; James Power, hon sec ; John Barry, P O'Brien, J O'Brien, T O'Sullivan, P Moore, N Murnane, Denis Ahearn, P Shea, James Barry, Patrick Cahill, J Cronin, M Keeffe, P M Moore, M Egan. J G Keating, E Quirk, and P Hennessy. A communication was read from Daniel M'Carthy, Knocknagriffin, expressing sorrow that he went against the Land League by taking some land contrary to the wishes of the league. He was not aware that the league would have objected to his taking it, and now that he found he was holding the land against their wishes he would give it up. The explanation was considered satisfactory. Mr Power announced that it was decided by the committee that a deputation of the Midleton Land League should wait on the Town Commissioners in order to ascertain their views respecting whether the Land League fair should be held in the town or outside. It was announced that Mr John Moore had on the previous evening given £3 to his two labourers, and £1 to the Land League on the strength of having a reduction of 20 per cent from his landlord, which amounted to £5. The announcement was received with applause. Mr Keating said that all farmers should act similarly under like circumstances. He had made a notice of motion to that effect on the previous evening. It would do no harm if all the farmers acted like Messrs Moore, Buckley, and Walsh in that respect. Mr Power observed that the Midleton Land League fair, which is to be held on the second Monday of every month, would be advertised in the newspapers; and notices would be posted in the district concerning the day. Adjourned. — The Cork Examiner 4 July 1881

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Boating Notes and Gossip M. Ahern of the West End and M. Argey of Chelsea are matched to row a working-boat race, for a purse of $100, on Charles river, October 31. — The Boston Globe 16 October 1881

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A Boat Race Which was No Race. M. Argey of the Chelsea Boat Club and M. J. Ahern of the West End rowed a single-scull working-boat race, two miles, for $50 a side, yesterday afternoon, over the Charles river course. The start was an even one, and for half a mile the race was quite interesting, but at this point, while Argey was endeavoring to forge ahead, his oar collided with the weather board upon the bow of Ahern's boat, causing a foul. Ahern ceased rowing, claimed a foul, and proceeding on the wake of the Chelsea man, finished the contest several lengths behind the latter. The referee, John Fitzgerald, wisely concluded that the race should be decided upon merit, and ordered the men to row it over again today at 3.30 p.m. — The Boston Globe 1 November 1881

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Argey of Chelsea Defeats Ahern. The second single scull working-boat race, distance two miles between M. Argey of the Chelsea Boat Club and M. J. Ahern of the West End, for $50 a side, was rowed yesterday afternoon on Charles river. Both men took the water together at the start, and for an eighth of a mile it was an even thing. Ahern made a desparate effort to shake off his opponent by spurting, in which he gained a boat's length, but it was plain to be seen that he was not doing his best. When they had rowed a half mile, Argey was ahead, and turned the upper stake-boat five lengths ahead. From this to the finish he took matters easy, and allowed Ahern to gain on him. When near the finish he spurted and crossed the line the winner by two boat lengths. Time, 15 minutes 598 seconds. About 100 persons witnessed the race. F. Hilloy and Steve Grady were judges for Ahern, and Dannie Breen and B. Faulkner for Argey at the upper stake. Mr. Thomas Keenan was referee. — The Boston Globe 2 November 1881

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A strange scene was witnessed to-day at Blarney. A respectable farmer named Denis Ahern, a tenant of Sir George Colthurst, was recently served with a writ for rent. It was reported that the tenant's harvest produce would be seized by the bailiffs in satisfaction of the rent, and to-day a number of farmers, estimated at 500, assembled with their horses and carts and drew away corn, hay, straw, and other matters from Mr. Ahern's farm so that there should be nothing left for the bailiffs when they arrived. — The Times 30 November 1881

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The Irish Land Court The Sub-Commissioners sitting for the Nenagh division gave judgment to-day in the cases of “Matthew Ryan and others, tenants ; William Ryan, J.P., landlord.” In the cases of Matthew Ryan, Peter Aherne, and Joseph Aherne no question except one as to the value of the land arose, and what was the fair rent that should be fixed. In two other cases a very serious question had been raised by counsel for the landlord, who had contended that the tenants were holding under a contract of tenancy other than a yearly tenancy, and that under the 21st section of the Land Act they were, therefore, excluded from the Act. With regard to the first-mentioned case, it had been argued that the rent had remained unaltered for a very long period, 40 years, and that that should be taken as conclusive evidence of the rent being a fair one. The landlord had stated that he had never raised the rent since he became the owner of the property in the year 1837, and also that he had been paid up to last year regularly and without demur. But the Commissioners could not take that as conclusive evidence of the fair rent. They had, they said, to consider that the lands had passed through great changes, in the meantime, some having increased in value, while others had diminished. Mr. Ryan's land was subject to flooding ; there were no substantial improvements upon them ; and, taking into consideration all the circumstances, they fixed a fair rent at £66, the old rent being £80 10s. In the case of one of the holdings held by Peter Aherne, they would fix the judicial rent at £31, the old rent being £37 14s. In the case of Joseph Aherne they fixed the judicial rent at £28, the old rent being £31. There then remained the two cases in which Mr. Mattheson, the landlord's counsel, had raised the serious question with regard to their being let under the lease or contract which was in existence at the time of the passing of the Act, which consequently excluded them from the benefits of the Act. The agreement was entirely a parole agreement, a lease never having been executed or sought by one side or proferred by the other. One tenant had admitted that the landlord had said he would give him a lease, but he had never got it. The Commissioners did not consider that the contract was proven to their entire satisfaction. In one case 18 years had expired, and in the other 11 years, since the leases were first spoken of. During the whole of that time no effort had been made either by landlord or tenant to have them executed. The Commissioners held that there had been no contract of tenancy under the Act, and would fix the rent of Patrick Ryan Long at £32 (old rental £42), and in the case of Peter Aherne's bog farm, they would fix a judicial rent of £14 (old rental £20) ; no costs. The Commissioners next gave judgment in the case of “Molony, tenant ; Hamilton, landlord.” The applicant held 290 statute acres of the lands of Castlewaller, at a rent of £210 and claimed to have a fair rent fixed. The valuation was only £84. The question at issue was whether the land was demesne, and consequently exempt within the meaning of the Act. The Commissioners ruled that the lands came under the denomination of demesne lands, and dismissed the application without costs. — The Times 8 December 1881

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POLITICAL PRISONERS' MAINTENANCE FUND. Already acknowledged £326 3 6 A contribution from the Cork Market Gardeners' Benefit Association 6 8 0 Edward Daly, 54, North Main street 1 0 0 Thomas Riordan, 28, do. 1 0 0 John Burke, 27, do. 0 10 0 John Daly, 13, do. 1 0 0 Michael Mullane, 9?, do. 1 0 0 Miss Byrne, 86, do. 0 10 0 J. Twomey, 10 and 11 do. 1 0 0 Amount of Whitechurch Collection, per Thomas Linehan 36 19 0 P. Kielly, York street, Blackpool 1 0 0 T. Mahony, Pope's Quay 0 10 0 John Ahern, senior, Monard 0 10 0 Thomas Byrne, Carhue 0 10 0 A Lady Sympathiser with the Suspects 2 0 0 Patrick O'Connor, South Main street 1 0 0 John Young, Great George's street 1 0 0 John O'Sullivan, 41, Hospital lane, St. Finbarr's 0 10 0 John Rearden, T.C. 0 10 0 Timothy O'Callaghan, 88, South Main st. 0 10 0 Mrs. Cleary, 87, do. 0 10 0 John Tobin, Paradise Place 0 10 0 Michael Looney, South Main street 0 10 0 Hilser Brothers, do. 0 10 0 R. O'Sullivan, 14, North Main street 0 10 0 P. J. Kingston, Great George's street 0 10 0 John M'Swiney, do. 0 10 0 E. W., per J. O'Brien 0 10 0 Mrs. O'Regan, North Main street 0 5 0 Michael Buckley, do. 0 5 0 A Parnelite, do. 0 5 0 Mrs. Burke, do. 0 5 0 James Simcox, do. 0 5 0 John O'Connell, 87, do. 0 5 0 Joseph Carey, South Main street 0 5 0 A Parnelite, do. 0 5 0 W. Crowley, do. 0 5 0 P. Crowley, do. 0 5 0 W. Landers, do. 0 5 0 M. Collins, do. 0 5 0 John O'Donoghue, do. 0 5 0 M. O'Connor, Great George's street 0 5 0 D. Mulcahy, North Main street 0 3 0    Mrs. Finn, Mrs. Harding, W. Flynn, P. O'Sullivan, P. Buckley, P. Curran, James Murphy, Jeremiah Murphy, and Mrs. Kelleher—2s. 6d. each.    E. Casey. Miss O'Shaughnessy, J. Dilworth, Mrs. O'Donoghue, A Friend, per R. Walsh—2s. each.    Smaller sums, 8s. TERENCE M'SWINEY  Treasurers DANIEL RYAN, T.C.    JOHN O'BRIEN, Patrick-street        DENIS AHERN, Leemount             SUBSCRIPTION OF PRIEST & PEOPLE OF WHITECHURCH TO THE POLITICAL PRISONERS' MAINTENANCE FUND. ALREADY ACKNOWLEDGED. James Heagerty, P.L.G. £1 0 0 James Murphy 1 0 0 Edward Mulcahy 1 0 0 Thomas Linehan 2 0 0 John J. Ahern, Jun 1 0 0 Myles M'Swiney 1 0 0 Daniel M'Auliffe 1 0 0 Patrick Ring 1 0 0 James R. Walsh 1 0 0 John Murphy 0 10 0 Laurence M'Namara 0 5 0 ——— £10 15 0 THE POLITICAL PRISONERS' MAINTENANCE FUND. ————— AGHABULLOGUE, COACHFORD, AND SHESKINNY, Viz. : Michael Coakley, Sheskinny £1 5 0 Rev. F. O'Regan, R.C.C. 1 1 0 Rev. J. M'Carthy 1 0 0 Andrew Ahern, Sheskinny 1 0 0 Mrs. O'Leary, Clonmoyle 1 0 0 John T. Healy, Clonmoyle 1 0 0 Michael Healy, Ahavrin 1 0 0 Maurice G. Murphy, Dromatimore House 1 0 0 Paul M'Swiney, Peake 1 0 0 John T. Murphy, Woodfield 1 0 0 Mac. Na. Mechomhairle 1 0 0 Richard Burke, Coachford 1 0 0 John Dwyer, Rock Lodge 1 0 0 Thomas Carroll, Hayfield Cottage 1 0 0 Bryan M'Swiney, Clonlead House 1 0 0    John Ahern, Aghabullogue, 15s.    Cornelius Kelleher, Sheskinny ; D. Buckley, Rylane ; Jeremiah J. Murphy, Coolinea ; Thos. J. Murphy, Coolinea ; Edmond M. Murphy, Clonmoyle ; John O'Keeffe, Brinny Mills ; Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Oldcastle ; Timothy Lehane, Aghabullogue ; Rev. J. Gleasure, R.C.C. ; John Byrnes, Clonmoyle ; Timothy O'Sullivan, the Rock, Coachford ; Maurice D. Murphy, Tullig, Coachford ; Edmond D. Murphy, Coachford ; Edward E. Murphy, Clontead ; A Friend ; Michael O'Sullivan, Fargus, Coachford ; John Crowley, Tullig, Coachford —10s. each    Michael M. Byrnes, Fargus, Coachford ; Thos. O'Sullivan, Divreen, Coachford ; Patrick O'Callaghan, Sheskinny ; James Twomey, Ahavrin ; Daniel Coakley, Ahavrin ; Matthew Twomey, Aghabullogue—7s. 6d. each    Timothy Herlihy, Tullig—7s.    Jeremiah Casey, Sheskinna ; Mrs. Dineen, Peake —6s. each    John Healy, Aghabullogue ; Jerh. Looney, Aghabullogue ; John Hinchion, Aghabullogue ; Daniel Coffey, Aghabullogue ; Mrs. O'Connor, Aghabullogue ; Patrick O'Keeffe, Aghabullogue ; Patrick Kelleher, Aghabullogue ; Daniel Murphy, Tullig, Coachford ; John B. Murphy, Aghabullogue ; David Dwyer, Tullig ; Denis M. Murphy, Dromatimore ; John O'Shea, Aghabullogue ; Timothy Kelleher, Aghabullogue ; Jerh. D. Murphy, Aghabullogue ; Jeremiah Twomey, Aghabullogue ; Mrs. Lane, Tullig ; Mrs. D. Twomey, Sheskinny ; John Ryan, Sheskinny ; Jeremiah Long, Sheskinny ; Jeremiah M'Swiney, Sheskinny ; Timothy Fitzgerald, Sheskinny ; Michael O'Sullivan, Sheskinny ; Thomas Carroll, Sheskinny ; Jeremiah Buckley, Coachford ; John Dinan, Coachford ; Daniel Dinan, Coachford ; Mrs. Hallissey, Coachford ; John Roche, junr., Coachford ; Timothy Whelan, Coachford ; James M'Auliffe, Coachford ; Michl. O'Callaghan, Coachford ; Michl. O'Brien, Coachford ; John Horgan, Coachford ; Michael P. Byrnes, Coachford ; Laurence Connor, Tullig ; Denis Kelleher, Old Castle— 5s. each    Thomas Long, Peake, 4s.    John T. Gleeson, Sheskinny, 3s.    John Carroll, Patrick Twomey, John Cooney, Denis Gleeson, John C. Sullivan, Daniel Cronin, J. T. Sullivan, Sheskinny ; Edmond D. Murphy, Jacky, Mrs. Twohig, Anonymous, Timothy Sheehan, Cornelius Crowley, Jeremiah Long, Jeremiah Linehan, Daniel Byrne, Land Leaguer, Tim Cronin, Cornelius Dinneen, MIchael Carroll, Timothy Crowley Aghabollogue ; Matthew Twomey, William Ford, Mrs. Mahony, K. Baldwin, Chas. Field, a Friend, J. Roche, Coachford—2s 6d each.    Denis M'Swiney, Patrick Buckley, a Friend, J. Hogan, Coachford—2s each.    John Shaw, Sheskinny—1s 6d.    Thomas Gleeson, Ellen Cremin, John Buckley, Timothy Connors, Daniel Moriarty, E. Coffey, Denis Morrissey, Patrick Twomey, N. Hubbort, Cornelius Casey, Timothy Riordan, Thomas Callaghan, Daniel Healy, Denis Sullivan, J. W. O'Connell, Jeremiah Crowley, John D. O'C., Maurice J. Murphy, Michael Cronin, John Connor, J. J. O'Connell, J. Sweet, D. Sweet, M. Crowley, J. Looney, D. Casey, D. Lynch, J. Lynch, J. Scully, J. Callinane, P. Connor, D. Coughlan, M. Horgan, P. Looney, D. Walsh, C. Twomey, A Friend, J. Herlihy, M. Healy, Ds. Nunan, Ml. Corkery, J. Desmond, Well-wisher, Wm. Casey, David Walsh, D. Miller, Aghabollogue ; D. Riordan, J. Murphy, J. O'Connell, J. Foley, M. Hayes, P. Duggan, J. O'Sullivan, T. Cronin, D. Cronin, T. Dinan, P. Long, P. Herlihy, J. Shea, J. Halnan, M. Kelleher, D. Hill, D. Gleeson, P. Lucey, J. Twomey, T. Leary, M. Sullivan, J. Kelleher, D. Long, D. Leahy, J. Leary, J. Ahern, Sheskinny ; J. Mynihan, C. Connor G. Radley, a Friend, J. Scannell, M. Cowhig, D. O'Connor, C. Duggan, J. Cunningham, J. Ford, Coachford—1s each.    Smaller sums—£1 7s 8d.    December 23rd, 1881 — The Cork Examiner 24 December 1881

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QUEENSTOWN COAL FUND. 1881-82. —————— ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS. Received at first general Meeting. £47 4 0 Mr. J. Healy 1 0 0 Mr. D. Cahill, T.C., P.L.G. 1 0 0 Mr. F. Nolan, per do. 1 0 0 Mr. C. Love, do 1 0 0 Mr. Jackson Bennett, do. 0 10 0 Captain O'Loughlin, do. 1 0 0 Dr. Downing, do. 1 0 0 Mr. D. M'Kay, Coal Merchant 1 0 0 Lane's Brewery, per Mr. Barrett 1 0 0 Mr. Lordon, Westbourne, per do. 1 0 0 George Scott, Esq., per Munster Bank 1 1 0 J. W. Scott, Esq. 2 2 0 T. Lyons & Co., per Chairman 2 0 0 Lady's Well Brewery, do. 2 0 0 Charles Garfit, Esq., do. 1 1 0 N. English, Esq., do. 1 0 0 Abraham Sutton, Esq., Cork, do. 2 2 0 A Friend, do. 0 5 0 A Member of Confraternity, per Sec. 0 2 6    Next Meeting for the furtherance of this noble object, will take place the Thursday after Xmas. Donations are requested from all sympathisers, and will be received by any of the undermentioned:—          JOSEPH FITZGERALD,                    Chairman T.C., Chairman.          P. BARRETT, Sub-Treasurer          GEO. J. M'CALL, Hon. Sec.    Or to any of the undersigned Members of the Committee, the Clergy of all denominations, members of the Medical Profession,        Mr. J. Hickey, East Beach        C. J. Doran, T.C.        J. Garde, T.C.        T. O'Reilly, T.C.        Mr. E. English        J. H. Campbell, T.C.        Mr. Nicholas English        D. Cahill, T.C., P.L.G.        Mr. P. Higgins, The Beach        Mr. N. Fairley, King Street        Mr. F. Heney, sen.        Mr. N. Sutton        Mr. Clayton Love, The Beach        Mr. J. Healey, The Beach        Mr. John O'Sullivan, T.C.        Mr. P. Callaghan, T.C.        Mr. P. M'Carthy, Harbour Row, and Queen Street        Mr. W. Raymond, T.C., The Queen's Hotel        F. J. M'Carthy, Esq., J.P.        B. J. Alcock, Esq., J.P.        J. Dwyer, Esq., Midleton Park        Capt. W. D. Seymour, J.P.        J. Ahern, Town Clerk        Capt. O'Loughlin        Mr. R. Swanton — The Cork Examiner 24 December 1881

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KERRY INTELLIGENCE ————— (FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) Tralee, Tuesday Evening.      TRALEE QUARTER SESSIONS.    His Honour, Mr. O'Connor Morris, entered court at ten o'clock, this morning, and took up the hearing of the remaining ejectments.    Mr. F. B. Chute obtained decrees of ejectment against Elizabeth Bourke, and Hugh Connor ; Francis Peet against Jeremiah Connor ; Garnett Fitzgerald against Michael Butler. This finished the hearing of the ejectments, and at twelve o'clock his honour heard the one remaining Crown case.    Four respectable countrymen named James Coakley, John Coakley, Denis Counihan, and William Sheehy, were put forward charged with assaulting one Michael Ahern on the 1st Nov. at a place called Lacca [sic], near Miltown.    Mr. D. D'C M'Gillicuddy, S.C.S, prosecuted and Mr. M. J. Horgan, solicitor, for the defendants.    It appeared from the evidence that on the night of the 31st October (All Hallow's Eve) the four prisoners, and the injured man met at Counihan's house ; they had a half tierce of porter in the house, which they drank, and in the morning they fought, and the man Ahern was injured. The jury found the defendants “not guilty,” and they were discharged. — The Cork Examiner 25 January 1882

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Local Lines The Arion quartet, Messrs. M. W. Ahern, H. Busteed, J. Sullivan, and W. Marmaud, assisted by the St. George Dramatic Club, give an entertainment February 20, in Turu Halle, in aid of the French church. — The Boston Globe 10 February 1882

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PUBLIC HEALTH (IRELAND) ACT, 1878—(41 and 42 Vic. c. 52) WHEREAS the Town Commissioners of Queenstown, in the County of Cork, being the Urban Sanitary Authority for the said town, have presented a petition to the Local Government Board for Ireland, praying that they may, with respect to the lands and premises mentioned or referred to therein, be allowed to put in force the powers and provisions of the Land Clauses' Acts, with respect to the purchase and taking of lands otherwise than by agreement, the said lands and premises being required to enable the petitioners to carry out certain works for supplying the town with water for drinking and domestic, and public, and private use. The lands intended to be taken are stated to amount in all to 17 acres, 1 rood, and 15 perches, statute measure or thereabouts, and also way leave to occupy 7 acres, 3 roods, and are situate in the Townlands of Cloneen, Tibbotstown, Forrestown, Anngrove, Tullagreen, Foaty, Belvelly, Marino, Lissanisky, Ballynacrusha, Glebe Lands, Ballyvoloon, Dean and Chapter, Lands of Cloyne, Ticknock, Carrignafoy, Ringmeen, Ringacollig, and Kilgarvan, in the Parishes of Carrigtwohill, Clonmel and Templerobin, in the Barony of Barrymore, and County of Cork, and it is also intended to take so much of the water from the stream and springs in the Town lands of Cloneen and Tibbotstown, as may be necessary for the supply of the said Town with water for drinking, domestic, and private and public purposes. The Said Lands and Premises are in the occupation of the representatives of Robert J. Martin, Thomas R. Jobson, Francis Wise, Abraham J. Devonshire, the Public, Daniel Finn, Daniel Ahern, the Great Southern and Western Railway Company, Arthur H. Smith Barry, Garrett Condon, Nicholas Healy, Joseph Lindsay, Nicholas English, Garrett Barry, Michael Creedon, John Holmes, Michael English, and Marie M. Carr. A plan of the undertaking was duly deposited for inspection at the offices of the said Town Commissioners, in the Town of Queenstown. And whereas the Local Government Board for Ireland have taken the said petition into consideration, and have determined to direct a Local Inquiry as to the propriety of assenting to the prayer thereof. And whereas a loan of the sum of twenty-five thousand pounds will be required for the purpose of the said Works, and the sanction of the Local Government Board is necessary to such Loan, which exceeds the assessable value for one year of the premises within the district in respect of which such money may be borrowed. Now, therefore, the Local Government Board for Ireland hereby give Notice that they have instructed their Inspector, Charles Philip Cotton, Esq., C.F., to make a local inquiry into the said Petition, and as to the propriety of assenting to the prayer thereof, and also into the matter of the said loan ; and that Mr. Cotton will attend at the Town Commissioners Office, Queenstown, on Friday, the 24th day of March, 1882, at 11 o'Clock, a.m., to make inquiry accordingly. Any person affected by the proposals in said petition, or objecting to the said Loan being sanctioned may forward a statement of his objections to the Local Government Board at their Office, Customhouse, Dublin, and all persons interested may attend at the inquiry and make objections.               By order of the Board,                B. BANKS, Secretary,        Local Government Board, Dublin. 23rd Feb. 1882. — The Cork Examiner 25 February 1882

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NAVAL & MILITARY INTELLIGENCE The following appointments were made at the Admiralty yesterday :— . . . John L. Ahearne [sic], B.A., Joseph Anderson, M.D., and Edward J. Biden, surgeons, additional, to the Duke of Wellington . . .  — The Times 8 March 1882

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WEST POINT. ——— The Standing of the First Class of Thirty-seven.    POUGHKEEPSIE, June 8—At West Point today the members of the Academic Board met to make up the standing of the cadets. They got through with the first class only. It numbers thirty-seven, and the following is their general standing as announced, in the order named:    Edward Burr, Missouri; Oscar T. Croby, Mississippi; Lansing H. Beach, Iowa; Granson D. Fitch, at large; Eugene J. Spencer, Missouri; Warren P. Newcomb, at large; Harry C. Benson, Ohio; Ormond M. Lissak, California; George F. Barney, Vermont; Adelberet Cronkhite, Arizona; John T. Thompson, Kentucky; Harry C. Carbaugh, Illinois; Charles G. Treat, Wisconsin; Edward A. Miller, Kentucky; Richard W. Young, Utah; Samuel Rodman, Jr., Massachusetts; Benjamin Alvord, District of Columbia; Victor G. Stottler, Connecticut; G. W. McIver, North Carolina; Henry T. Allen, Kentucky; William H. Sage, at large; William M. Forsyth, Georgia; George H. Patten, Maine; Magnus O. Hollis, Georgia; Barrington K. West, Kentucky; John H. Bercon, Ohio; Francis G. Irwin, Kentucky; Charles P. Elliott, South Carolina; Charles J. Stevens, New York; Blanton C. Walsh, Pennsylvania; Thomas B. Duzan, Maryland; James A. Goodwin, Kentucky; William H. Allaire, Illinois; Woodbridge Geary, Oregon; James O. Green, Wisconsin; Charles L. Collins, at large; George P. Ahern, New York. — Philadelphia Inquirer 9 June 1882

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THE CADETS AT DINNER The 37 Cadets who were graduated at West Point yesterday had their class dinner at Delmonico's last night. Warren Newcomb, the President of the class association, sat at the head of the table. The evening was devoted to class songs and toasts. With a will the Cadets sang the praises of “Benny Havens, Oh,” now dead and gone. George P. Ahern, of New-York, sang “Michael Schneider.” Major Spurgin, who is dear to all Cadets, was toasted with enthusiasm. The Cadets drank from the mammoth class cup which is to be presented to the first one who becomes a father, and sounded the praises of George H. McDonald, of Chicago, Ill., a popular Cadet, who was turned back for castigating a “plebe.” — New York Times 13 June 1882

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Morris Ahern and John F. Magner, mutual assault and battery, $10 and one half the costs each. — The Boston Globe 25 July 1882

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Boat Racing at the Point of Pines The water in front of the Point of Pines never was more propitious for racing than last evening at 5.38 o'clock, when M. Argey of the Chelsea Boat Club, Martin Lyons of Lynn, M. Ahern of the West End Club and Jim Flannery of the New York centennial crew took positions for their $200 sweepstakes race in single-scull working-boats. The contest at the start was quite spirited, although it was evident that Argey, who has been at constant practice upon this course during the season, was pulling well within himself. He soon opened up a gap of several lengths, which was never reduced during the contest. The race for second position between Ahern, Flannery and Lyons for a mile or more created no little enthusiasm among the large number of spectators, and the excitement did not abate much until Ahern, by some powerful work, placed himself well at the front of Lyons and Flannery. The turning stake at the end of the mile and a half was reached by Argey in 10 minutes 32 seconds; Ahern, 10 minutes 43 seconds; Lyons, 11 minutes 17 seconds, and by Flannery in 11 minutes 37 seconds. The race home was processional. Argey won as he pleased, although at times it appeared by the manner in which both Ahern and himself opened up distances between themselves and Lyons and Flannery that they were doing some racing. The time at the finish of Argey was 21 minutes 33 seconds; of Ahern 21 minutes 54 seconds. James I. Kelley of the Shawmut Rowing Club was referee. — The Boston Globe 6 September 1882

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CORK, Oct. 1.        On Saturday morning a large quantity of hay and straw, the property of a farmer named Ahern, residing at Grelough, in the Kanturk district, was maliciously destroyed by fire. Ahern's dwelling-house had a narrow escape. A man named Dohenny, who was recently evicted from his holding at Tourard, has been arrested on suspicion. — The Times 2 October 1882

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MIDDLESEX GRAND JURY True bills were found against the following persons, who were not arraigned, being on bail:    Jeremiah McCarty of Lowell, adultery; Emile Landry of Lowell, breaking and entering; William K. Avery and Ellen Ahern of Somerville, adultery . . .  — The Boston Globe 17 February 1883

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St. James' Lyceum Ball. The fifth annual ball of the St. James Lyceum came off last night at Paine Hall. Music was furnished by the Cadet band, a concert preceding the programme of dances, in which over 200 couples participated. The arrangements were in charge of a coordinating committee consisting of W. J. O'Brien, chairman, and Messrs. E. J. McCaffery, J. E. Sullivan, P. H. Faber, Thomas F. Quinn. The marshalls were William J. O'Brien and J. E. Sullivan, assisted by Messrs. D. J. Teahan, J. H. P. Ahern, D. P. Hedderman, W. A. Moore. D. J. Riley, P. H. Conway, P. T. Connor, H. J. Ireland, J. I. Fahey, J. J. Gallagher, E. J. McCaffery, T. F. Quinn, T. J. McLoughlin, J. W. Holland, D. G. Slattery, J. McGrath, W. J. Healey. The reception committee was P. H. Faher, chairman, and Messrs. T. J. McCarthy, J. H. Furber, J. W. Ryan, J. Collins, M. T. Callahan, J. Mullhall, J. Cunningham. The affair was a thorough success in every particular, including the supper by Tufts and served at 11.30 o'clock. — The Boston Globe 17 April 1883

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SALEM Of the diamond robbers Donahue has been in the reformatory for stealing; Mrs. Pease has been in the Lancaster reformatory, and Kennedy has been engaged in several rascalities; Ahern is one of the Sunday base ball players. Altogether they are a bad lot. James Kennedy is known as Jack Sheppard. — The Boston Globe 27 April 1883

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Gymnasium Notes. J. J. Ahern, catcher of the Brown-Durrell ball team, is getting himself in condition at the Wells. — The Boston Globe 3 March 1884

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Lawrence Democrats for Breen and Hoar. LAWRENCE, May 14.—Democratic caucuses were held this evening for the choice of delegates to the National Convention. The following were chosen: . . . Ward 3, Hon. John Breen, David Cahill, Thomas Griffin, D. J. Corcoran, William H. Keefe, John T. Brown, Maurice Lyons, Andrew B. Ahern; . . .  — The Boston Globe 15 May 1884

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POSTPONED SCULLING Hosmer and Hamm, and How They Have Passed the Time Since Saturday—Today's Race.    Since the postponement, owing to rough water, of the sculling match, which was to have taken place over the Point of Pines course Saturday last, speculation has continued rife as to the probable winner. Saturday the sale of pools were at even figures. A majority of the sporting fraternity seem to consider that the contest this afternoon between Hosmer and Hamm will be rowed upon its merits.    Hamm has remained at the Point of Pines and has succeeded in doing some pretty severe work upon the water. Yesterday the ocean was tranquil, and twice did the Halifax sculler go over the course. Hosmer brought his boat to Boston, and Sunday did considerable work upon the Charles river. Hosmer, to perfect himself in getting around the buoy, devoted several hours of hard work in practising [sic] turning on Sunday. He also rowed a race of a quarter of a mile with Nick Layberger, defeating him. Yesterday he rowed but once, going out in the evening upon the river, accompanied by Mike Ahern of the West End Club. His condition has wonderfully improved since he arrived from Princeton. Hosmer will insist upon sculling if it is possible for him to launch his shell, as he desires to leave Boston tonight to rejoin his crew at Philadelphia. The referee will at 6 o'clock have the men in readiness for the start. — The Boston Globe 17 June 1884

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CAPT. REED'S STATEMENT The Triana's Service in Towing the Schooner into Vineyard Haven The fourth day's session of the court of inquiry to investigate the collision of the United States steamer Tallapoosa and the schooner James S. Lowell, was held yesterday at the navy yard, beginning at 10 a.m. The members of the court present were Captain D. B. Harmony, U. S. N., president; Captain R. T. Bradford, U. S. N.; Captain F. M. Bunce, U. S. N.; Lieutenant Commander C. J. Emily, U. S. N., judge-advocate; Lieutenant Merry, U. S. N., occupied a seat to the left of the judge-advocate, and next to his counsel, Lieutenant Wainwright, U. S. M. C. James Ahern, of the United States ship Wabash, was in attendance as recorder. . . .  — The Boston Globe 6 September 1884

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HORRIBLE DEATH OF A FARMER A shocking occurrence is reported from Curryglass, in County Waterford. A farmer named Ahearn had bathed his leg and bound it with a bandage saturated with paraffin oil, when it caught fire and blazed furiously, setting his clothes aflame, and so horribly burning him that death resulted some time afterwards. — Edinburgh Courant 13 September 1884

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John O'Hearn, who is charged with stabbing Cornelius Reilley, with a knife, was to-day held by Judge Bergen for the action of the Grand Jury. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 16 September 1884

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DEMOCRATS OF LYNN LYNN, October 13.—The Democrats of the Show City were on deck this evening and opened the campaign in a manner that indicated an immense vote will be cast for Cleveland and Hendricks and Lovering. The Coliseum, the largest hall in the city, had been engaged for the meeting, and it was crowded to its utmost capacity to accommodate the crowd gathered to hear the speeches. . . . The stage was crowded with representative Democrats. The meeting was called to order by Alfred A. Mower, Esq., who read the following list of officers: President, James H. Sisk; vice-presidents, General Benjamin F. Peach, Jr., Hon. Hiram N. Breed, Dr. C. A. Ahern, . . .  — The Boston Globe 14 October 1884

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A fourth arrest has been made in connexion with the homicide of a young soldier, corporal Ashworth, who lost his life on Sunday night last in a violent altercation with civilians at Ringabella, near Camden Fort, where the deceased was stationed. The prisoner, whose name is Jeremiah Ahern, is the son of a farmer. He is believed to have been one of the men who attacked Ashworth and his comrade after leaving the publichouse at Ringabella. The soldiers were at the time in company with some young women belonging to the neighbourhood, and a jealous feeling on the part of a native swain is supposed to have led to the attack. — The Times 27 October 1884

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THE MURDER OF A SOLDIER A farmer's son, named Jeremiah Ahern, was arrested on Saturday night at Ringabella, County Cork, charged with complicity in the murder of Corporal Ashworth, of the Lancashire Fusiliers. — Edinburgh Courant 27 October 1884

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DIED [sic] AHERN—McMAHON.—In this city, 8th inst., by Rev. John M. Mulcahy, Daniel Ahern and Ellen C. McMahon, both of this city. — The Boston Globe 29 October 1884

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A Workman's Train Strikes a Hand-Car. M ARSHFIELD , October 29. — This morning a workman's train on the Old Colony railroad, while rounding a short curve east of the North Weymouth station, struck a hand-car containing five section hands, and hurled it from the track. Two of the men, Clifford and Ahern, were quite badly injured. — The Boston Globe 30 October 1884

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NAVAL & MILITARY INTELLIGENCE The following appointments were made at the Admiralty yesterday :— . . . John L. Aherne, B. A., surgeon, to the Sultan . . .  — The Times 5 February 1885

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Death of Henry Ahearn WASHINGTON, Ga., February 22.—[Special]—Mr. Henry Ahearn died last night from injuries received by a bale of hay falling upon him while rolling a barrel in the warehouse of Mr. J. A. Benson, by whom he was employed. The hay, weighing about two hundred pounds, fell about ten feet upon his head, knocking it against the barrel he was moving. He was a promising young man of eighteen or twenty years of age. — The Atlanta Constitution 23 February 1885

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BOSTON'S DEMOCRACY After weeks of informal caucusing on street corners and other rallying points of the sovereign citizens of Boston, the Democrats met in formal caucuses last night in their respective wards. . . .  Ward Four When Thomas Healey called the Ward 4 caucus to order last evening in the Bunker Hill school house on Baldwin street, the wardroom contained about 500 people. The choice of chairman resulted in the unanimous election of Burnett McNellis, who proceeded to the appointment of the following gentlemen to count the ballots: Thomas Fay, William Ahern, John Riley, Fred Stearns, William Welch. . . .  — The Boston Globe 1 April 1885

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Citation THOMAS AHEARN Assistant Foreman-Hook and Ladder Co. No. 11 On the seventh of June, 1885, at No. 312 East Hudson Street, at personal risk, and by climbing up the front of the building, rescued a boy, Isidore Schnneiber, was cut off from escape. The same day, Ahearn, with Gustave Fuhrmann, of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 6, went to an alarm of fire at No. 49 Pitt Street; Joseph and Annie Granger, children, were imprisoned in a room on the fourth floor, and ascent by the stairs was impossible. Ahearn and Fuhrmann mounted the fire escape and saved them. — History of the New York Fire Department

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BY THE SEA OLD ORCHARD BEACH Following are among the Massachusetts arrivals this week: From Lowell —  . . . Mrs. O'Hearn Marshfield Among the arrivals at Churchill's Hotel are Mr. M. R. Holmes, E. M. Bixby, H. F. Kneeland, William Ahern, Miss Mary Ahern, Mrs. F. T. Plaisted, Miss Lottie Sterne, Samuel B. Sterne, P. Donovan and wife, Boston; . . .  — The Boston Globe 26 July 1885

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The Body Found The body of Charlie Ahearn, who was drowned in the Connecticut, Thursday, was recovered by the diver near where he went down. His funeral was very largely attended, Saturday, over 80 carriages being in the procession. — Hampshire Daily Herald 10 August 1885

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Police Court This week Dennis Ahearn paid $8 and costs for an assault on Jennie Flaherty. — Arlington Advocate 21 August 1885

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Seven men have been arrested at Killorglin in connexion with the moonlight raid upon the house of the man Doyle, who, it will be remembered, captured, with the assistance of his sons, a man named Casey, who was the ringleader of the party. The seven prisoners consist of three brothers named Tagney, from the Gap of Dunloe, a fourth man of the same name, Michael Meara, Denis Hallassey, and James Ahern. The arrests are attributed to information communicated to the constabulary by a man named Brien, a fugitive from justice, who happened to be concealed in Doyle's house on the night of the attack, and who, it is said, assisted Doyle in repelling the assailants and in seizing the leader of the gang. — The Times 3 November 1885

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Liquor Selling in Somerville In the Somerville Police Court, today, Michael Ahern, Proprietor of the "Shamrock," Brick Bottom district, was fined $50 and costs for keeping a liquor nuisance. — The Boston Globe 11 December 1885

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MARRIAGE INTENTIONS John Ahern, 31, and Delia N. Tully, 29 — The Boston Globe 31 January 1886

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CURRENT EVENTS W. F. Ahern, an express agent residing at Oswego, N. Y., has fallen heir to $115,000 by the death of his uncle, who was a London banker. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 2 February 1886

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BOSTON COLLEGE NOTES Saturday was the last day on which the names of candidates for the nine would be received. The names of the candidates for the several positions are as follows: Pitcher, W. E. Meade, '88; catcher, T. F. Gunning, '89, E. A. Quirk, '87, W. J. Sheehan, '88; first base, M. J. Ahern, '87, T. F. McCarty, '88, E. J. Callahan, '88; second, C. D. Rooney, '86, P. H. Ford, '87, C. M. O'Connor, '87; third, A. A. Judge, '88, P. F. McDonough, '88, E. J. Callahan, '88; short stop, J. E. Sullivan, '86; fielders, F. J. Kelleher, '86, J. E. Kelly, '87, D. J. McLaughlin, '88, J. E. O'Shea, '88. All the fielders have played the positions on class nines, and Kelly, Kelleher, Sullivan and Quirk were on last year's college team. McLaughlin and McCarty, candidates for first, have played on their class teams and the second college nine, and Ahern has filled that position at Phillips Exeter Academy on his class team ('86). . . .  — The Boston Globe 2 March 1886

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TARRING AN IRISH BAILIFF Intelligence from Youghal yesterday states that a process-server named Ahern, on going to serve summonses near Villierstown, county Waterford, on fisherman who refused to pay more than 10s. each on their 30s. fishing licenses, was stopped by a number of men dressed as women, who deprived him of his papers, stripped him, tarred him all over, and then let him go. — Manchester Guardian 7 March 1886

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BOSTON COLLEGE NOTES At the meeting of the senior debating society, held yesterday, the exercises comprised of an oration by P. H. Ford, '87, and the discussion of the following question: “Res9olved. That home rule would benefit the Irish people.” The debaters were Timothy J. Murphy, '88, Patrick F. McDonough, '88, affirmative; Frank J. Weller, '88, and James A. O'Rourke, '88, negative. . . . Murphy opened by citing the wrongs to which Ireland has for long been subjected, and proved that she could creditably govern herself. Weller maintained that the Irish people would in time be dissatisfied with self-government, and just as the liberated slaves of our country, would long to return to dependence. McDonough, although slightly indisposed, made an excellent plea for home rule, showing how the condition of Ireland would be improved were it granted. O'Rourke stated that the people of Ulster objected to home rule, and that Ireland had already consumed too much time in making a beginning, without accomplishing her purpose. The debate was then opened to the house, and O. J. Doherty, '87, J. B. L. Delaney, '87, Joseph G. Anderson, '87, spoke for the affirmative, and M. J. Ahern, '87, and M. M. Carroll for the negative. The judges decided, both on the merits of the debate and on the merits of the question, in the affirmative. — The Boston Globe 20 March 1886

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BOSTON COLLEGE NOTES Yesterday, the feast of the Assumption, a reception of postulants into the Senior Sodality was held in the upper church, Rev. Edward V. Boursaud, S. J., officiating. The following were admitted to membership: Michael J. Ahern, '87; Thomas J. Daley, '88; James E. Murphy, '89; Michael J. Crowley, '89; William J. Kenney, '89, and James J. O'Malley. After the reception Father Boursaud delivered a sermon on the duties and responsibilities of a sodalist. The services were concluded by all singing the “Te Deum.” Charles E. McLaughlin, '89, presided at the organ. — The Boston Globe 26 March 1886

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CURRENT EVENTS Three boys—Patrick Broderick, James Ahearn and William Ryan—were drowned yesterday while boating on Wissahickon Creek, near Philadelphia. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10 May 1886

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ADMIRALTY APPOINTMENTS, MAY 26 Gunner Michael J. Ahern ; Acting Gunners George Roddon, Richard J. Heard, and Charles E. Hutchins, to the Valorous, additional. — The Daily News 27 May 1886

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FROM BOSTON COLLEGE Honors for the Graduates of Eighteen Eighty-Six The award of testimonials for the year was made as follows: IN THE CLASS OF RHETORIC Worthy of Honorable Mention, Maurice P. Foley, Michael Ahern, John B. Curtis, Denis J. Crowley — The Boston Globe 25 June 1886

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Nellie Barry in Her New Home The Barry children of Cambridge, including Nellie, the child heroine, have been finally disposed of among relatives, under the direction of the overseers of the poor. Three of them are provided for in Cambridge, one in Watertown, while Nellie goes to a grand uncle, John F. Donahoe, at Springfield. Maurice Ahern, 6 Foster street, Cambridge, has taken Patrick, 4 years old, and Eddie, 9. John, 2 years old, has been transferred to the custody of Mrs. William Moore, Fayette street, Watertown, and David, 7 years old to John Donohoe, Crescent avenue, Cambridge. Mr. Michael Corcoran, the overseer whose duty it was to find homes for them, made the above report at a meeting held in city building, Central square, yesterday afternoon. He said that they were not only among relatives, but also among deserving people. The city of Cambridge will pay for the support and care of all but Nellie. — The Boston Globe 4 August 1886

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The Rev. Jeremiah O'Hearn, a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, on Sunday night joined the Baptist Church at Dallas, Tex. Mr. O'Hearn has spent about three years investigating and studying the Baptist faith. He will be baptized by the Rev. R. M. Hanks this evening. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 8 September 1886

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KINSALE PETTY SESSIONS—SATURDAY (Before Messrs. H. T. Daunt, in the chair ; M. C. Cramer, G. R. Cronin, R.M. ; and R. L. Allman.)    Captain Rossiter, 1st Brigade Royal Artillery, prosecuted two youths named Michael Ahern, alias John Leahy, and Charles Kelleher, alias Daniel Coleman, both of whom gave their respective ages at 18 years, whereas they were not over 15 years. Both made false statements before the Mayor of Cork.    Mr. Cronin said the youthful appearance of the prisoners was sufficient to raise a doubt respecting their age.    Mr. Daunt—We must try to put a stop to this practice of false statement by sending each of you to gaol for one month and hard labour. — The Cork Constitution 27 September 1886

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CORK, Sept. 27.    Following quickly upon the occurrence at Fealebridge, another important event is reported to-day from Castle Island. Five men were captured last night at Castle Island in the act of preparing for a midnight foray. It appears that the police in the early part of the evening observed a party of young men, whom they suspected to be concerned in the many outrages which have taken place in the district, strolling about the town. The police accordingly kept them in view until they saw them go round to the back of the houses at the top of the town. The police, five in number, were in charge of Sergeant O'Donnell, and they lay in wait in a field. Finding the men they were in wait for did not come out, they followed them into a large yard, which is common to several houses. They found the young men in the act of disguising themselves. The police surrounded them and took them into custody. On searching them they found either in their possession or on the ground beside them three revolvers, a long sword, a dagger, and a store bag containing ammunition and a piece of meat. The five men—Michael Hanafin, John Hussey, Timothy O'Brien, John Buckley, and Michael Aherne—were brought up in the barrack to-day before Mr. Considine, resident magistrate, and charged with being unlawfully assembled, armed, and disguised.    Sergeant O'Donnell deposed that when on patrol duty last night he went into the yard of a woman named Hickey in this town. He saw the party about ten yards away and called to them to surrender. They ran, and he pursued and caught them. He saw Aherne throw away something, which he picked up and found to be a revolver. He saw Mr. Davis come on later and pick up the masks. The other constables proved their finding other revolvers on others of the party. The prisoners were remanded for eight days. — The Times 28 September 1886

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CORK, Sept. 30.        A further investigation into the circumstances attending the capture of a moonlighting party at Castleisland was held to-day at Castleisland Police Barrack. The evidence was corroborative of that already proved, and the five prisoners—Michael Hannifan, Timothy O'Brien, Michael Ahern, John Harvey, and John Buckley—were returned for trial. Bail was refused. — The Times 1 October 1886

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THE CAPTURED MOONLIGHTERS MORE CAPTURE OF SUSPECTED PERSONS Early on Monday the townspeople of Castleisland were thrown into the greatest excitement on its being made known that a police patrol had succeeded in arresting a party of Moonlighters. It appears that on Sunday evening the police observed a number of young men strolling about the town, whom they suspected to be concerned in the outrages which have taken place in this district recently. The constables kept them in view until they saw them go round to the backs of houses at the top of the town. The police, who were in charge of Sergeant O'Donnell, numbering five, lay in wait in a field adjoining for some time. Finding that those whom they were watching did not come out soon again, they followed into a large yard which is common to several houses. Here they discovered the men were in the act of disguising themselves. The police surrounded them immediately and took them into custody. On searching them they found, either in their possession or on the ground besides them, three revolvers, a long sword, a dagger, and a store bag containing ammunition. The prisoners were taken at once to the police barracks. They all reside in Castleisland and the neighbourhood. The five men arrested were brought up at Castleisland before Mr. Considine, the resident magistrate of the district. The prisoners were decently clad. They are the sons of farmers in the district of Castleisland. They were undefended, but they displayed a good deal of intelligence in the cross-examination of the witnesses. Sergeant O'Donnell stated ; We were on patrol duty in Castleisland with Acting-Sergeant Quigly and Constables Rice, Walsh and M'Goldrick, in plain clothes. We were patrolling behind the houses of the main street, when we saw some men. As we approached, the men, who were in a yard, shouted, "Here they are," and started to run off. I called on them to surrender, and ordered the police to draw their revolvers. The men ran into Hickey's. We pursued them through two unused kitchens into Hickey's house, and they remained in one of the kitchens. I stood at the door with Constable Walsh and said no one should come out, or he would be shot. I then sent Quigly and two men to the front door, and when they got there we closed in front and rear, and found the five prisoners in the room. Their names are John Hussey, Timothy O'Brien, Michael Hanafin, John Buckley, and Michael Ahern. Before I got into the room, and while I was waiting for Quigly to come to the front door, I saw Ahern throw away something which I subsequently found to be a loaded revolver and a case of ammunition. The revolver was loaded in seven chambers. We then put the five prisoners under arrest. Sergeant Quigly deposed: When I came in at the front door and reached the kitchen where the five men were the prisoner O'Brien was standing at the door. He made a rush to get out. Seeing something in his hand I caught him by the collar, and seized a sword which the prisoner held in his hand. He resisted, and after I threatened to shoot him he gave up the sword. The prisoner then threw something white on the ground, which proved to be a mask. The prisoner Hussey threw something on the floor, which was picked up by one of the police. It was a revolver. Michael Hannafin also threw away a revolver, which was picked up by a constable. Some ammunition and another revolver were also found in the kitchen. After the prisoners were arrested we also found pieces of cloth with holes in them to make masks. After being arrested Hannafin said, "We are done at last," speaking to the other prisoners. The prisoners, on the application of the police were remanded for eight days. They were removed to Tralee Gaol. — Manchester Guardian 3 October 1886

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CORK, Oct. 5.         A magisterial inquiry was held to-day by Mr. Paul, R.M., at the scene of the atrocious outrage between Kingwilliamstown [now Ballydesmond] and Kanturk. A man named Timothy Riordan, who was arrested, was brought up on suspicion of being concerned in the attack upon Mr. Jones's house. Mr. Jones was examined, but failed to identify the prisoner who was discharged. There is no clue to the perpetrators of the outrage. The case of one of Mr. Jones's daughters is perilous in the extreme. The bullet was extracted from the arm of his other daughter by Dr. Ahern, of Brosna, but both Dr. Ahern and Dr. Verling, of Newmarket, declined to extract the bullet from the eldest girl. The bullet entered at the right side of the nose, piercing through the palate, and is at present lodged in the throat. — The Times 6 October 1886

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Injured While Shackling Cars. Richard Ahern, a brakeman on the Boston & Albany Railroad, living at 116 West Third street, South Boston, was run over while shackling cars in the yard of the railroad yesterday. He was taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital and one of his legs was amputated just below the knee. It is thought that the other leg can be saved, but the patient is in a very critical condition. — The Boston Globe 7 October 1886

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PERSONAL NOTES AND SOCIAL GOSSIP OF THE PAST WEEK GRASS VALLEY Miss Lizzie Ahearn is visiting Mrs. J. E. Carr at Nevada City. — Sacramento Daily Bee 23 October 1886

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CORK MUNICIPAL REVISION. ————— TWO PARNELLITE M.P.s DISFRANCHISED. —————    His Worship the Mayor yesterday resumed the revision of the Municipal Franchise. Messrs. J. C. Blake, solicitor, and Thomas Babington, senr., solicitor, sat as legal assessors, and Mr. H. Barry represented the Town Clerk.    Messrs. Babington and Babington, solicitors, with Mr. Holmes Crofts, appeared for the Conservatives.    Mr. W. Murphy, solicitor, with Mr. J. O'Brien, for the Nationalists.    The direct list was gone through, and the cases which were allowed stand disposed of, and a few claims were then decided. . . .  NORTH WEST WARD.    William Ahern, 24 Pope's quay . . .  WEST WARD.    Mathew Ahern, 68 North Main street . . .  — The Cork Examiner 5 November 1886

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POLICE    MARY DUDLEY, an intelligent girl, nine years of age, was charged with residing in a disorderly house. Sergeant Robert Ahern, K division, stated about 2 o'clock on Monday morning he went to No. 5 Blondin-street, Bow, which was a house of bad fame. The girl's sister kept the house. Every room in the house was occupied by women of bad character. The girl's father, who had only one arm, sold matches in the City-road. The sister of the girl was called forward and admitted having had the child in the house, which was, however, unknown to their father. The father was called forward, and said he had no idea that the child had been living in a bad house. He was willing to take the child home with him. Mr. Saunders allowed him to do so. — The Times 16 November 1886

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POLICE    KATE HAWKES, 17, and CHARLES MOORE were charged with stealing £13 10s. from Henry Williams, a clerk. The prosecutor deposed that while on his way home along the Bow-road the prisoners and some other persons held him and rifled his pockets. After they had stolen his purse, containing the above amount of money, they got away and concealed themselves under some dark railway arches. The prisoners were afterwards arrested by Sergeant Ahern, of the K division. Mr. Saunders committed the prisoners for trial. — The Times 16 November 1886

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CORK, Dec. 10.        Five young men, almost all of the farming class, were tried to-day at the Cork Winter Assizes, before Chief Justice Morris, on a charge of having unlawfully assembled, armed with revolvers and other offensive weapons, on the night of the 26th of September, at Castleisland, in county Kerry. The names of the prisoners were Michael Hannifan, Timothy O'Brien, John Hussey [Harvey?], John Buckley, and Michael Ahern. All pleaded not guilty. The evidence against them went to show that on the night of the 26th of September last a party of men were assembled in a back yard at the rear of a publichouse kept by a young woman named Hickey. It was a Sunday evening. About 9 o'clock Sergeant O'Donnell, accompanied by five other policemen, went towards the yard. In the yard they observed five men, and the constabulary immediately rushed towards them, whereupon the moonlighters decamped and ran into Hickey's publichouse. On some of the constables going round to the front of the house they found the front door ajar, and upon entering the house one of the prisoners, named Timothy O'Brien, rushed at them with a sword-bayonet in his hand. The prisoners were all arrested, and some of them were seen throwing away revolvers, which were afterwards found. When the yard was searched afterwards there were found disguises and cartridges. There Buckley also was observed to throw something away out of his pocket, and this was discovered to be a canister of revolver cartridges. The five men were taken into custody on the spot and taken to the barracks. The five constables were all examined and all gave similar testimony for the prosecution. The jury found the five prisoners guilty without leaving the box. Sentence was deferred. — The Times 11 December 1886

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POLICE    ANDREW WALKER, aged 10, a school boy, was brought up on remand charged with maliciously wounding Edward Hickman, another lad. The evidence of Hickman showed that on the evening of Saturday week while in Bow-common-lane he saw Walker knock an apple out of a boy's hand and afterwards kick him. Walker then came up to the prosecutor and said “You are his mate.” He then stabbed Hickman in the back with a knife which he had in his hand. Sergeant Ahern stated that some time since Walker stabbed another boy. He was sent to an industrial school. — The Times 20 April 1887

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SOMERVILLE Seven Card Players Arrested The police yesterday raided the residence of Julia Gallagher, corner of South and Bedford streets, and seized a jug and bottle of whiskey. The officers also arrested the following-named for being present at a game of cards: Patrick J. Costello, John O'Connell, William H. Quinn, James H. McKenna, Henry Ahern, Bernard Devoe and Amos E. Seery. — The Boston Globe 25 April 1887

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Superior Civil Court A pro forma verdict was ordered for the defendant in the action of Ellen Killian vs. the city of Boston to recover $4000 for personal injuries in falling on an icy sidewalk on Hampshire street, March 4, 1884. The defence was a general denial and contributory negligence; J. H. P. Ahern for plaintiff; T. M. Babson for defendant. — The Boston Globe 9 June 1887

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Laurel Glen Farm above Soquel, has been crowded to its utmost capacity for six weeks, but now the greatest rush is over. Among the guests now there are: R. R. Patterson and wife, Mr. Mayhew, wife and child, the Misses Ahern, Mrs. Van Schaick, Norris Davis, Dr. McNutt and family, San Francisco; the Misses Benner, Mr. Roy Belden, Oakland. — Santa Cruz Daily Surf 20 July 1887

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ANTI-COERCION FUND. Subscribers Recorded by the [Land] League's Agents During Last Week Sold by Edmond J. Higgins for Central Branch. Miss M. Ahern — The Boston Globe 17 October 1887

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Marriage Records for October Alexander H. Combess and Mrs. Lizzie O'Hern, of Mason County. — The Bulletin 3 November 1887

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Business Troubles William J. Ahern, boots and shoes, San Franciso, Cal., has failed. — The Boston Globe 8 November 1887

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EAST BOSTON The variety entertainment given last night in Lyceum Hall, under the auspices of the Columbia Rowing Association, was a great success, the hall being packed with an enthusiastic audience. The performance opened with a laughable sketch, entitled "The baby Elephant," with characters by Dick Hanlon, Billy Hanlon, A. G. Wiggin and W. F. Brown. This was followed by an excellent [olio?], in which George F. Landrigan, Dennis Sullivan, James W. McCabe, Hanlon Brothers, the North End Quartette, John F. McQuillen, Dan Ahern, Springer and Berkhart appeared. —