Mention of Aherns
in Newspaper Stories
1900-1910

CLEVER MINSTREL SHOW It is given by young men of St. Joseph's Parish, Roxbury    St. John's lyceum, an organization of young men of St. Joseph's parish, Roxbury, gave a minstrel and variety performance last evening in St. Joseph's hall, Hulbert st., that was fully the equal of any performance of its kind seen in the Roxbury district for a long time. The boys acquitted themselves admirably.    Michael F. Ahern was interlocutor of the minstrel front, Martin Fay, Frank Flynn and John Kelly, bones; James Fleming, George Pritchard and John Lally, tanbos. The following musical numbers were given: “I'd leave my happy home for you,” John J. Kelly; “Why did they sell Killarney?” William McLaughlin; “I guess I'll have to telegraph my baby,” George Pritchard; “What will the answer be?” Joseph Conroy; “Goodby, my baby,” Frank Flynn; “You can't forget the old love,” Master John D. Powell; “All I want is my black baby back,” James Fleming; “My Hannah Lady,” Martin Fay.    The second part of the program included cornet selections by William McLaughlin, baritone solos by William H. Powers, Irish melodies by Messrs. Fay and Ochs, and humorous sketches by Dom. F. Keegan. — The Boston Globe 4 January 1900

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HERE AND THERE J. J. Ahern, auditor for the Hamm Brewing company, of St. Paul, was in the city the first of the week looking after his company's interests here. — Taylor County Star & News 6 January 1900

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Saved Flag, But Lost His Life NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Jan. 19.—The effort to save a 50-cent signal flag cost the life of William O'Hearn, flagman at the Easton avenue crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad. O'Hearn put down his gates for a freight train this morning before removing a flag he had placed on the track. As the train neared the crossing the flagman sprang on the track and jerked the flag staff from its socket. Before he could clear the rails, however, the engine was on him. His legs were broken and his skull crushed. He died soon afterward. O'Hern was 40 years old and had a wife and two children. — Philadelphia Inquirer 20 January 1900

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DRANK THEIR PLUNDER DRUNKEN THIEVES ARRESTED SACRAMENTO, Jan. 31.—This morning a freight car in a train standing on a siding at Davisville, was broken open and a quantity of stuff stolen, including wine, sardines, shoes, etc. Railroad Detective William Ahern was sent from this city, and he found footprints leading away from the car and in the direction of Sacramento. Following up the trail he came upon two men in the brush near the track with empty bottles lying by them, and some of the stolen articles scattered about. Both were in a stupor from the effects of the wine, and the officer handcuffed them before they awoke. He marched them back to Davisville, and recovered the plunder except what they had eaten and drank. They gave the names of William Jeffries and Joseph Hughes. — Los Angeles Times 1 February 1900

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Believed, However, That the Death of the Boys Found in the Edgecombe Avenue House Was Accidental. ———    Cornelius Ahearn, formerly the caretaker of the house at 108 Edgecombe avenue, where the bodies of the boys, Charles B. Beirne, 11 years of age, of 115 Edgecombe avenue, and Martin Loeffler, 9 yedars old, of 119 Edgecombe avenue, Manhattan, were found in a closet by plumbers yesterday afternoon, was arraigned before Magistrate Hogan in the Harlem police court this morning. A short affadavit was made, charging Ahearn with being a suspicious person, and Ahearn was remanded to the West One Hundred and Twenty-fifth street station in custody of Captain Martin to allow the police to make further investigation until to-morrow morning.    The two sons of the prisoner, Cornelius and Patrick Ahearn, who played with Beirne and Loeffler and the other boys in the neighborhood, it was learned this morning are with an aunt somewhere in Fort Lee. Captain Martin does not believe that there is anything of foul play about the deaths of the boys and thinks that they got into the closet purely by accident. The parents of the Bierne boy believe that the death of their son was purely accidental.    Mrs. William McGrath, who lives at 123 Edgecomebe avenue, said this morning that Ahearn treated his own sons very harshly. He was accustomed to beat them and neglect them. In the early part of September, Mrs. McGrath said, Ahearn turned his sons from the house at 2 o'clock in the morning. This aroused the indignation of the people in the neighborhood, who raised a subscription to send the boys to relatives in Fort Lee. Mrs. McGrath said that one of her sons accompanied the boys to the ferry.    In September the family living at 106 Edgecombe avenue complained that Ahearn was intoxicated most of the time and sat in a drunken state in the yard of the place. He was discharged and had not been seen since that time until his arrest last night.    On August 2, the day the boys disappeared, there was a heavy thunderstorm. It is the theory of the police that the boys became wet and were afraid to go home and went to the untenanted house. It is thought they removed their clothing and went in the large closet on the second floor, laid down and fell asleep. Then the wind slammed the door to, and the boys were imprisoned and died there. As Ahearn was most of the time intoxicated he was in no condition to hear knocks or noises made by them. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 14 February 1900

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FOUND HER CHILD DEAD IN THE MUD Mrs. Agnes Ahearn Finds Her Infant Dead in the Lagoon Near Her House. Tiburon, February 15—Suffocated and lying face downward in the black mud of the lagoon, Agnes Jane Ahearn, the fifteen-month-old baby of James Ahearn, a locomotive engineer, was found by her mother this afternoon. The child had wandered away from home and getting into the mud, was unable to get out. The mother picked the little one up in her arms and rushed to the office of a physician, but it was to late to save the child's life. Coroner Eden was notified, and, arriving here, summoned a jury and an investigation was held. The mother said the child was playing on the back porch of the house, up to which the waters of the lagoon dash at high tide. The little one was missed and the mother went about the town looking for her. The child was no where to be found, and the mother, walking into the back yard, was horrified at seeing her daughter lying face downward in the mud. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death. — San Francisco 16 February 1900

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LITTLE AGNES AHEARN DROWNED IN LAGOON. She Wandered From Her Home to the Mud Flats Before Her Mother Noticed Her Absence. Tiburon, February 15—Agnes Jane Ahern, the fifteen-month-old child of J. B. Ahearn, an engineer in the employ of the California Northwestern Railway, was accidentally drowned in the lagoon this morning. The Ahearns live in the rear of the Sonoma House, on the banks of the lagoon. About 10:30 o'clock this morning, while her mother was engaged about household duties, the child wandered away from home. Mrs. Ahearn did not notice the baby's absence for some time but when she gave the alarm a crowd at once joined her in searching for it. Nearly an hour later a man named Lewis discovered the child's body lying facedownward in the shallow waters of the lagoon. At low water the place is entirely dry, but the high tide had flooded the mud flats, and the child must have fallen in and been overwhelmed by the rising waters. Coroner Eden came over from San Rafael this afternoon and held an inquest upon the body, the verdict of the jury being accidental drowning. — San Francisco Chronicle 16 February 1900

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Suffocated in Mud. SAN RAFAEL, Feb. 15.—Agnes Jane Ahearn, the fifteen-months-old child of James Ahearn, a locomotive engineer, was suffocated in the mud of the Tiburon lagoon this afternoon. The child was left playing on the back porch of her home, and wandered into the soft mud while the tide was low. — Los Angeles Times 16 February 1900

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FROM QUEENSLAND TO NATAL    Dr. Joseph Ahearne, writing from the North Queensland Club, Townsville, Queensland, early in January, sends us this dramatic little sketch of a typical Australian volunteer :—I had arrived at the Imperial Hotel here to eat a last hurried meal with Major Tunbridge, who was to leave in an hour, ordered on special service for the front. Being somewhat ahead of the preparations, I stood on the verandah and was looking at an evening paper, when I heard, “Do you think, Sir, I'm fit to go?” Looking up, with a superficial glance, I saw a man apparently not deserving any of one's time or words at such a moment, so I loosely answered, “Oh, yes, certainly.” He had on a slouch hat, was clean shaved and wrinkled, wore spectacles, had been recently chewing tobacco ; his wollen shirt was open at the neck and wrists, though the sleeves were not rolled up, but flapped at their full length ; over his left hip was slung a new canvas ration bag. He was quite six feet high, straight, without a superfluous fleshy ounce upon him.    “Yes,” he continued, while I kept my eyes on the newspaper, “yes, Doctor, I would do for ambulance work anyhow. I can put on a bandage, I can. I was under two doctors. They were gentlemen ; all doctors are gentlemen. Do you think they'd take me?”    “I dare say ; they might be glad of you,” I said.    “If they don't I'll go myself.”    “Well,” I said, seeing now a chance of indicating that he had better go away, “the steamer leaves at eight.”    “No, it leaves at seven,” he replied.    “You'll have barely time, then, so go and get your ticket.”    “I've got it already,” he said, and putting his hand into the right side pocket of his moleskin trousers, he pulled out a doubled-up, soiled envelope.    “There,” said he, stretching toward me a hand and bared forearm. I took a yellow paper and another merely to humour him, and idly opened the yellow one, when I saw “£13 13s., passage to Natal, Aberdeen Line steamer Moravian.”    “Come and have a drink, old man,” and he came inside. Uncovered, he might be 60, with his bald head, but appearance is no guide to the age of these tough North Queensland nomads, for they never alter after 45.    “I have a pound or two,” he said “to keep me over until they find something for me to do. I can lay a gun yet, or put on a bandage with any one. That's the work would suit me now,” and the kind old face smoothed out as he spoke it. I discovered he had served years ago, in the Royal Marines Artillery, and on two ships had been servant to a surgeon. So I seized the opportunity, then and there, of redressing the mental injustice I had done him, and wrote hurried notes which he carries to some of my friends, not asking any favours, but merely to introduce Macdonald—that is his name—Irish or Scotch, I do not know. It's all the same—he's a true Britisher. — The Times 26 February 1900

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HAD FROZEN TO DEATH. Body of Matthew Ahearn of Bedford Discovered. Perished in the Storm of Feb. 17 in a Field on His Way Home. Left Boston and His Disappearance First Known 10 Days After.    LEXINGTON, March 8—The body of Matthew Ahearn, who has been missing since the night of Feb. 17, was found this afternoon on the Morton Reed farm, in North Lexington, about two miles from the center of the town, and about halfway between Lexington and the Columbia farm at Bedford, where Ahearn was employed as a laborer up to the time of his disappearance.    Ahearn left here for a visit to his brother, Patrick Ahearn, who boarded at 185 5th st., South Boston. He remained during the afternoon and evening with his relative, and the latter came with him to the north union station, where he boarded the 11.30 train for Lexington, which puts up there. To reach his place of work at Bedford Ahearn would have had to walk about four miles.    The night was cold and a blinding snowstorm was raging.    A week or 10 days later the South Boston brother came to Bedford to visit Matthew, and was surprised to learn that he had never reached the place after leaving Boston.    A thorough search was made at all the places along the line, and particularly in Lexington, by his brother, and the police in each town did all they could to locate the missing man.    This afternoon two men employed by Mr. Reed were sent to the farm meadow. Against a haystack in a sitting position were the remains of Ahearn. The face was disfigured. The body was frozen stiff. It was taken to an undertaking establishment in Lexington and medical examiner of Woburn was notified. He pronounced death due to exposure.    It is assumed that when Ahearn left the train at Lexington, he started toward his home in Bedford, and when near the spot where the body was seen became exhausted and bewildered in the storm and wandered into the meadow, where he became exhausted and succumbed.    Today, after the body was found, Patrick, the brother, was in Bedford endeavoring to get some tidings of the missing man, but had started for home before the Lexington authorities were aware of the visit.    Late in the afternoon Patrick J. Rooney, the Bedford man by whom Matthew was employed, came to Lexington and viewed the body. Identity was also established by a letter from his brother Patrick found on the body, by the clothes, which fitted the description given by his brother to the police and a silver watch and chain found on his person.    His hat and a bundle which he had when he took the train were missing, but he had evidently lost them while struggling in the storm.    Patrick Ahearn and a married sister living in Newton, were notified this evening of the fate of their brother by the Lexington police, and will take charge of the remains. Deceased was about 23 years of age. — The Boston Globe 9 March 1900

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THE TIMES 20TH CENTURY DIRECTORY Errors in Names and Locations and Any Changes From the Way the Names Appear in The Times, Including Removals, Must be Reported to the Office or the Directory Manager in The Times Building Within 48 Hours From This Evening, as These Names Will go in Book Form Then.  . . .  O'Hearn, John cigmkr Raphael & Co r Rock Island Ill. O'Hearn, Miss Mamie r 634 Henry  . . .  — Davenport Times 23 March 1900

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WHEN THE PRINCE VISITED IRELAND ——— What James Ahern, of This City, Knows About England's Future King ——— IS A TRUE GENTLEMAN ——— No Extraordinary Precautions Taken When He Toured Through the Green Isle ——— The attempted assassination of the Prince of Wales, which occurred at Brussels on Tuesday, directs attention to the fact that James Ahern, janitor of the Catholic Club, on Locust street, is perhaps the only Philadelphian who has been in close touch with the “First Gentleman of Europe” during the latter's journeys. Mr. Ahern is a son of the Emerald Isle, and while loyal to his native country, believes it for the best of all that the visit of the aged Queen to Ireland will not be marred by the disgraceful scenes which attended the advent of the Prince of Wales at Cork in 1885. A telegrapher, attached to the staff at Cork, Mr. Ahern with eight others, was sent to meet the Prince at Ballyhooley, where Albert Edward was visiting the Earl of Listowel at the latter's country seat, Connamora House. The opportunities afforded Mr. Ahern for studying the characteristics and movements of the Prince were exceptional. “The Prince moved about as freely as the most ordinary citizen,” he told an Inquirer reporter last night. “No extra precautions were taken for his safety. It was in the spring of 1885 that I received orders to proceed to Ballyhooley, and for more than two weeks I saw the Prince daily. Contrary to rumors, the Prince's tastes are simple, and his suite was not an extensive one. His Irish [visit], however, did not continue a peaceful one, as the publisher remembers. Everything went smoothly enough for a while, but when the English tories began to make political capital of the visit the Irish Nationalists showed their displeasure SIGNED AMONG PRINCES. “It was while the Prince and Princess of Wales visited the lakes at Killarney that I saw the heir apparent to the best of advantage. He was here for a week. One day he and his party went to the Gap of Dunloe, at the head of the lakes. A crowd of us followed the next day. The Prince had gone on Saturday and Sunday being an off day for us, we wanted to make the best of the opportunity. At the Gap we went to the registering place, where the names of some of the most famous people in Europe are inscribed. When I opened the register I saw the following names registered: Albert Edward, Alexandria, Alex Edward, Lord and Lady Spencer. I thought the chance a good one to get in line, so I simply added my own humble signature to those of royalty and the rest of the party followed suit. Nobody had arrived at the Gap in the meantime, so no other names stood between the royal party's and ours. “The Prince of Wales, as I remember him then, certainly earned the title of being the 'First Gentleman of Europe.' His bearing was military, but even then he was not what many consider a young man. “There is a lesson to be learned from his visit to Ireland, as it applies to the present visit of the Queen. Should the English press keep within bounds and simply show pleasure because the Irish people are receiving the aged monarch, well, then there should be no trouble. But if English enthusiasm runs away with itself, and proclaims that this is an evidence that the Irish nation is satisfied with things as they exist, nobody can tell what may turn up. Individually I hope the best for the grand old woman, who every Irishman must revere as a noble woman. Politics should not be made to interfere with her stay among the Irish. If it does, then there may be a repetition of what happened during that spring of 1885, when my duties called me to witness occurrences that are now historic.” Mr. Ahern has been in Philadelphia about five years. He was in the Cork telegraph service for more than eighteen years, and has traveled extensively. He is very popular among his countrymen in this city and is looked upon as conversant with affairs that seldom fall under the observation of the ordinary citizen. — Philadelphia Inquirer 6 April 1900

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Police Court Michael Ahern was arrested on the 19th for drunkenness and paid a fine of five dollars for the offense. — Lexington Minuteman 27 April 1900

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ARMY AND NAVY NOTES Lance-Sergeant Arthur W. Colley, the Buffs, has been promoted to a combatant commission as a Second Lieutenant, and appointed to the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, and Garrison Sergeant-Major William Barrow, at Chatham, has been promoted Quartermaster, with the honorary rank of lieutenant, in the King's Royal Rifles. Sergeant-Major J. Aherne, the Buffs, has also been selected for a commission as Quartermaster, and will be transferred to the North Staffordshire Regiment. — The Daily News 17 June 1900

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DROVE THE JAPS OUT. KESWICK MINERS WORKED UP. [A. P. DAY REPORT.]    REDDING, June 27.—Last night two hundred miners and smelter employés of Keswick and vicinity organized and drove twenty-one Japanese road workers out of town. The Japanese were placed on the south-bound Oregon train, and when this place was reached the conductor put the men off. The Japs are without means, and have gone south on foot. There was no violence at Keswick, and after the work of expelling the Japs was accomplished, the miners dispersed. The miners object to the employment of the Japs, who took the places of white men. Serious trouble will likely occur if any attempt is made to restore the Japs to their positions. EFFORT AT REINSTATEMENT. [A. P. NIGHT REPORT.]    REDDING, June 27.—This afternoon Southern Pacific Detective Ahern telephoned to the Sheriff's office here from Sacramento, intimating that the railroad is determined to reinstate the Japanese in Shasta county. He asked the Sheriff if the latter is able to provide protection to them. If not, the railroad may call on Gov. Gage for help. The Sheriff will not tell what answer he gave or what he will do.    The 200 men who expelled the Japanese are quiet, but determined that they shall not return. It is said that the miners have obtained recruits. The Japanese camped last night two miles south of Redding. They walked here this morning, and were given passes, quietly, on a south-bound freight train by the railroad. — Los Angeles Times 28 June 1900

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WILL KEEP JAPS OUT. KESWICK MINERS ARE FIRM. [A. P. DAY REPORT.]    REDDING, June 28.—The situation at Keswick is unchanged. The Labor Alliance is firm, but its members say little. Railroad Detective Ahern arrived from Sacramento this morning with Sheriff Behrens to visit Keswick and interview the laborers. The detective says that the railroad is anxious to hire white men, but they are hard to get. It will offer the laborers at Keswick the work. If they will not accept or furnish other whites, the railroad will send back the Japanese, and will bring Federal marshals and State troops here if necessary to guard them.    The Labor Alliance declares that the Japanese will never be allowed to stay if they do come. No action by the railroad is probable until the detective returns to Sacramento. There are no Japanese here now. — Los Angeles Times 29 June 1900

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Personal George H. Crafts, an extensive operator in oil in the Kern River district, is in the city on business. He is stayiong at the Nadeau. J. W. Ahern, another Bakersfield oil man, is at the same hotel. — Los Angeles Times 2 July 1900

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Firemen's Muster On next Saturday, July 28, the Arlington Veteran Firemen's Association will attend their first muster of the season which will be held at Pepperell, for prizes aggregating $800. In conjunction with the Newton Veteran Asso'n they have chartered a special train on the Fitchburg railroad which will leave Boston at 8.05, Cambridge 8.15, Waltham 8.30. Tickets at reduced rates will be on sale Monday, July 23d, and can be had of the committee, Warren A. Pierce, A. A. Tilden, Wm. P. Schwamb, Wm. J. Sweeney, Walter H. Pierce, Patrick J. Ahern, Timothy J. Donahue. Apply early for your tickets so that the committee can arrange for extra cars if necessary. Old Eureka is doing grand good work and if the Vets have any luck at all she will be heard from, so all aboard for a good time and Arlington to the front. — Arlington Advocate 20 July 1900

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JACKSON GETS DECISION Denver, July 20—Young Peter Jackson of San Francisco was given the decision over Shorty Ahern of Chicago at the end of the tenth round tonight before the Olympic club. Jackson showed more science and from the start had a decided advantage. Ahern put up a good fight, but was unable to withstand Jackson's rushes, being forced to the ropes several times. Up to the seventh round Jackson did all the fighting, landing on his opponent at will. Here Ahern took a brace and landed several times on Jackson's head and body. — Colorado Springs Gazette 21 July 1900

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Firemen's Muster A postal issued yesterday morning announces the postponement of the Fireman's Muster at Pepperell, which Arlington Veteran Firemen's Association voted to attend and had all arrangements made. Instead of going there they will take "Eureka" to the Combination Park, Medford, next Thursday, where the Elks are holding high carnival for a week. They had a practice playout last eveneing and afterwards a business meeting, when Messrs. Warren A. Pierce, A. A. Tilden, Wm. P. Schwamb, Wm. J. Sweeney, Walter H. Pierce, Patrick J. Ahern, Timothy J. Donahue, were chosen a committee to have charge, and tickets and badges can be had of them at any time now. The Pepperell muster is postponed to Sept. 1st., and will be considered at the next regular meeting of the A.V.A., in August. "Eureka" is in good form. — Arlington Advocate 27 July 1900

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ASBURY PARK, N. J.    In his fight against the practice of wearing bathing suits off the beach, “Founder” Bradley has made another charge this week. He has posted up notices along the beach prohibiting people who hire bathing suits at his establishments from wearing them anywhere excepting on the sand of the board walk.    A rustic dance for the young set was the novel event of the week. The girls all appeared in sunbonnets, calico dresses, and gingham aprons, and the young men in farmers' straw hats and overalls.    Sneak thieves are making life miserable for the cottagers in North Asbury Park. They are making their annual raid on the cottage colony, purloining jewelry and despoiling larders while the owners are at the beach.    Among recent arrivals from Chicago are W. A. Walker, J. N. Crouse, L. F. Paisley, L. H. Salisbury, J. P. Rogers, A. L. Griswold, O. H. Heiss, John H. Ahern, William A. Strong and family, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Tallman, R. D. W. Johnson, Frank Fay Pratt, Edward E. Phillips, and John Luscher. — Chicago Tribune 29 July 1900

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CANOEISTS IN CAMP Course for Next Week's Sailing Races Laid Out Windermere, Muskoka Lakes, Ont., August 10—The camp of the American Canoe Association at Big Island, Lake Rosseau, was almost deserted yesterday, as about 100 of the canoeists went on a trip around the lakes on the steamer Islander and did not return until late in the afternoon. The few members who remained in camp went swimming to keep cool. The heat has been intense for several days, reaching 94 in the shade yesterday. Walter J. English of Peterboro, Ont. was officer of the day, and his aides were F. J. Ahern of New York, R. N. Cutter of Winchester, Mass.; W. A. Furman, and H. C. Allen of Trenton, N. J. The course for the sailing races, which begin next week, was laid off yesterday. It is a triangle, one half mile on each side, with the start and finish in front of the main camp. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 10 August 1900

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ATTACK ON WOMAN CHARGED. Charles McQuaid, 2100 State Street, and Patrick O'Hearn Held in $3,000 Bonds Each. Charles McQuaid, a saloonkeeper at 2100 State Street, and Patrick O'Hearn, bartender in McQuaid's saloonm, were in the Harrison street police court yesterday morning, charged with a brutal attack on Miss mary English, 204 Chestnut street. The accused were held in $3,000 bonds each. The case was continued till Aug. 28 in order to find two more men charged with a part in the affair. The attack is said to have occurred in the basement of McQuaid's saloon. — Chicago Tribune 19 August 1900

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TROOPS GUARD AKRON    Akron, Ohio, Aug. 23.—As a result of last night's riot, one person is dead, two will die, nineteen others are more or less injured, and fully a million dollars in property has gone up in smoke. The city hall is totally destroyed, the Columbian buildings, which adjoined the city hall, is a heap of ashes, and several smaller frame buildings in the vicinity are in ruins. The destruction was wrought by the wild mob which held possession of the city from dark last night until almost dawn this morning. It is estimated that the mob was composed of not less than 1,500 men.    The list of killed and injured follows:    Killed:    GLEN WADE, aged eleven years, son of Lillian Wade, Empire Hotel, shot through the heart.    Fatally injured:    Rhoda Davidson, aged four years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Davidson, 111 Allyn street, shot through the head.    Injured:    Fred Vorwerk, 343 North street, buckshot wound in abdomen.    W. H. Dussel, 207 North Forge street, flesh wound in leg.    Park Stair, 104 Hill street, flesh wound in leg.    John E. Washer, scalp wound from brick.    Arthur E. Sprague, teamster, scalp wound.    John Ahern, painter, 113 Benjamin street, flesh wound, arm. — The Washington Post 24 August 1900

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PERSONAL J. W. Ahern, a merchant from Bakersfield, is registered at the Nadeau. — Los Angeles Times 4 September 1900

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LETTER LIST Following is the list of the letters remaining uncalled for at the Boise postoffice for the week ending September 15, 1900. Ahern, Maud (3)  . . .  — Idaho Daily Statesman 17 September 1900

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SACRAMENTO DEMOCRATS. SACRAMENTO, Sept. 25.—The Democrate [sic] held their primaries here today and as the result it is understood hat Gilly Doty will be renominated for Senator. Peter J. Shields had no opposition for Superior Judge. There is nothing certain as to who will be the nominees in the Assembly. William McLaughlin had no opposition for Supervisor in the Second District. David Ahearn won out for Supervisor in the Third District and Morris Brooke claims to have defeated P. C. Cohn in the Fourth. — Los Angeles Times 26 September 1900

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REPORTED TORTURE OF A SOLDIER Relatives of James O'Hearn of Twenty-sixth Volunteers Informed of His Death in the Philippines Fall River, Mass., Oct. 15.—[Special.]—Relatives of Private James O'Hearn of the Twenty-sixth United States Volunteer Regiment were informed by mail today that he had been burned to death at a stake by the Ladrones. He was in a fight near Cordova, and was, with three others, wounded and captured. He made a dash for liberty, but later fell into the hands of the Ladrones, who tortured him and burned him to death. The President of the Town of San Miguel and others concerned in the torture of O'Hearn have been arrested and will be tried by military court for murder. — Chicago Tribune 16 October 1900

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Commendations [included in list of men who received favourable records was:] Eugene Ahern constable 2nd class Belfast courageous conduct — The Constabulary Gazette 10 November 1900

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Will for Probate. The will of Jeremiah Ahern, who died in Berkeley September 26, 1900, was filed for probate today by Mary Connolly, a daughter of deceased. It disposes an estate estimated to be worth $2,000, which is bequeathed to testator's daughter, Mrs. Connolly, and Jeremiah Ahern, a son. — Oakland Tribune 11 December 1900

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ARRESTED IN KANSAS CITY Ahern Jailed on Charge of Stealing Mrs. Watkins' Watch Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 14—Charles Ahern, alias R. D. Jones, of South Omaha was arrested at the postoffice this morning by Detective Dwyer. Ahern is employed in a pool room in South Omaha. He attended a dance not long ago, where Mrs. J. B. Watkins of Omaha was a guest. During the evening a valuable watch belonging to Mrs. Watkins was stolen. A week later she received a letter from Kansas City, signed R. D. Jones, in which it was stated that Jones had the watch and would return it to her for $20, provided she made no attempt to communicate with the police. Mrs. Watkins was asked to enclose $20 in an envelope and direct it to R. D. Jones, general delivery, Kansas City. Mrs. Watkins notified the police and Ahern was arrested when he called for the letter. John Corcoran was arrested tonight as Ahern's confederate. In his possession was found a time check of the Cudahy Packing company of Omaha, raised from $2 to $20. — Omaha Morning World-Herald 15 January 1901

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Notice to Creditors Estate of Jeremiah Ahern, deceased Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, executrix of the last will of Jeremiah Ahern, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice, to the said executrix, at the office of John J. MacDonald, attorney at law, rooms 3, 4 and 6, number 558 Broadway Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California, which said office the undersigned selects as her place of business in all matters connected with said estate of Jeremiah Ahern, deceased Mary Connolly. Executrix of the last will of Jeremiah Ahern, Deceased. Dated Oakland December 29th, 1900. Campbell, Fitzgerald, Abbott & Fowler ?30 California Street, San Francisco, Attorneys for the Executrix. — Oakland Tribune 19 January 1901

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Santa Ana Brevities Charles W. Waters and Miss Minnie M. Watson, residents of Westminster; William F. Fox and Miss Viola Maud Llewellyn of Tustin, and Philip J. Ahern and Miss Annette Wheeler of El Toro were married today. — Los Angeles Times 18 February 1901

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Mrs. Charles G. Waldo of Brooklawn park, who will spend spring holidays in England, was guest of honor at a luncheon and bridge given at the Yellow Bowl tearoom at Sport hill. Among the guests were . . . Miss Anne Ahearn, — Bridgeport Telegram 16 April 1901

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Boy Fractures His Skull A cart driven by Amicello Pastolli, 16 years old, of West 15th street, Coney Island came into collision with a lumber truck owned by Cropsey & Mitchell of Bensonhurst, on Surf avenue near West Twenty-second street this morning and Pastolli was thrown to the ground. He was picked up in an unconscious condition and taken to Kings County Hospital where it was found he had a fractured skull. The lumber truck was driven by John Ahern of Bay Thirty-fifth street, Bensonhurst. No arrests were made. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 19 April 1901

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ROBBED BY AN ALLEGED NUN Man Representing Himself to Be Priest Asks the Police to Find Hatty Ellis. Patrick William Ahern called at the Harrison Street Police Station yesterday morning and asked the Desk Sergeant to assist him in finding Hattie Ellis, a former sister of charity, with whome he had eloped from Australia, and who, he said, had deserted him in a restaurant on State street, taking his money with her. Ahern represented himself to be a priest, a fact he apparently substantiated by documents in his possession, which he showed the police. In his statement to the police he said: “I was born in Tipperary, Ireland, and educated in the Sacred Heart School. I was sent to Allhallows College by the Rev. John McGuore, and there studied until 1881, when I was ordained a priest. I was sent to New Zealand and then to Australia, and at Sydney I met Sistewr Angelica, whom I know now as Hattie Ellis. We agreed to come to America and arrived in New York six days ago, and in Chicago two days ago. Tuesday evening she took my money from my pocketbook and disappeared.” The police of the Harrison Street Station have been searching for Hattie Ellis, but so far they have failed to find any trace of her. — Los Angeles Times 26 April 1901

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PASSED WORTHLESS CHECKS Robert Ahearn, twenty-eight years old, a real estate dealer, married and living at 163 East One Hundred and Thirteenth Street, was arrested last evening in the St. Vincent Restaurant in Central Park by Detective Rosenfeld of the East One Hundred and Fourth Street Station, charged with stealing a horse and surrey and with passing worthless checks. Ahearn, it is alleged, has hired horses from several stables, paying for them with worthless checks of good-sized amounts, and pocketing the change. Yesterday it is alleged Ahearn engaged a horse and surrey from George Zache, at 315 East One Hundred and Twenty-second Street, and drove it to Central Livery Stable, at 106 West One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Street. According to the police he tendered a twenty-dollar check on the Fifth Avenue National Bank in payment for an eight-dollar board bill, making arrangements for leaving the horse there for several days. He is said to have received in change $12. Yesterday Emil Schneible, who received a check from Ahearn on Monday, reported to the police that the checks had been returned from the bank marked “N. G.” Detective Rosenfeld was assigned to the case, and last evening found Ahearn in the restaurant. When informed that he was under arrest, a woman who was with him began to weep. Ahearn then called a hansom cab, and all three were driven to the East One Hundred and Fourth Street Station where Ahearn was placed in a cell. The woman left the station in the cab for her home. Ahearn is the son-in-law of ex-Police Captain Yule and the son of an ex-policeman. He said that he had no money because of losses on the races and dealings in Wall Street. He will be arraigned in the Harlem Police Court this morning. — New York Times 9 May 1901

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CHARGED WITH MANY CRIMES Robert Ahearn, to be Tried for Bigamy, Theft, and Passing Bad Checks. Horse stealing, bigamy, and passing bad checks were the offenses charged against Robert Ahearn, alias Aherie, twenty-eight years old, of 163 East One Hundred and Thirteenth Street, in the Harlem Police Court yesterday. He was arrested Wednesday by Detective Rosenberg of the East One Hundred and Fourth Street Police Station, who says he is an ex-convict, having already served a term in the Elmira Reformatory. George Zache of 315 East One Hundred and Twenty-second Street said Ahearn stole his horse and surrey on Wednesday afternoon. Emile Schneible of 74 East One Hundred and Fifteenth Street says that on Monday he received a worthless check for $51 from Ahearn, and there are other similar complaints against him. The prisoner was also said to have married Mary Andrews of 76 West One Hundred and Sixth Street, who is now slowly dying, on June 3, 1896, and to have deserted her in three weeks, incidentally stealing a sum of money from her, and to have married Miss Florence Bliss of 312 West One Hundred and Twenty-first Street three months ago. Magistrate Olmsted said that the bigamy charges would wait, and held Ahearn in $2,000 bail for examination this morning on the others. Aherarn refused to discuss his alleged marriage to Miss Andrews, but said he had no recollection of having married Miss Bliss. If he had done so, he said, he must have been either drunk or drugged. — New York Times 10 May 1901

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AHEARN'S MANY ACCUSERS. ——— Ex-Convict Laughs at Five Separate Complaints Made Against Him in Court    Many accusers confronted Robert A. Ahearn, an ex-convict, living at 163 East One Hundred and Thirty-third Street, who was arraigned in Harlem Police Court yesterday morning charged with stealing a horse and surrey from George Zache, a liveryman of 314 East One Hundred and Twenty-second Street, with passing bad checks upon him and others, and with bigamy, but he maintained his self-possession in the face of his troubles.    “When you have a show like this on, they ought to charge admission to the court,” he remarked to one of the court attendants.    Marriage certificates were appended to both complaints of bigamy. The second Mrs. Ahearn appeared in court, and it was not the first time she had figured in a criminal trial, for she is a half-sister of Mrs. Almont Livingston Fleming, who was tried and acquitted on the charge of murdering her mother, Mrs. Eveline M. Bliss, five years ago, and it was Mrs. Ahearn, then Miss Florence Bliss, who carried the dish of clam chowder from Mrs. Fleming to her mother which was alleged to have contained the fatal poison.    Another intersting character in court was Policeman “Suspender Jack ” McGee, late of the mounted squad of the High Bridge Station, but recently transferred to a down-town precinct. McGee and Ahearn lived in the same house. He learned of Ahearn's criminal record and insisted that he move. Then, he says, Ahearn used some personal influence which brought about his transfer and attendant humiliation. Ahearn boastfully declared that he was responsible for unhorsing McGee, but the nature of the influence he exerted did not transpire.    Ahearn waived examination on the first charge of passing a worthless check for $51 on Emil Schneible of 74 East One Hundred and Fifteenth Street, from whom he hired a horse and wagon, and was immediately rearraigned in the matter of the alleged bigamy. The first Mrs. Ahearn is dying with cancer at 68 West One Hundred and Sixth Street. Her father, Alexander Andrews, of the same address, appeared for her. Ahearn eloped with her on June 2, 1896, married her, and finally deserted her, Mr., Andrews said, after he had obtained about $10,000 from the family in one way or another.    The certificate showed that he married Miss Bliss at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Park Avenue and One Hundred and Seventeenth Street, Jan. 31, 1901. She said that he left her the day after the marriage, taking away diamond jewelry worth $600. She was as bitter against him as was Mr. Andrews.    Ahearn said he didn't remember marrying her, and added that he would rather go to prison than live with her. He waived examination in the alleged bigamy, and bail was fixed at $2,500 on that charge. Then Detective Rosenberg of the East One Hundred and Fourth Street Station, who had arrested him at the McGown's Pass Tavern in Central Park Wednesday evening, produced a warrant for him from the Elmira Reformatory. He was committed to that institution March 28, 1898, for forgery, and was paroled Nov. 26 last. He was to report every month therafter, but broke his parole. Ahearn's portrait is No. 710 in the Rogue's Gallery. He says his present troubles are due to the Metropolitan Handicap and recent flurries in Wall Street. — New York Times 11 May 1901

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Arizona Prospects    Oil is steadily gaining ground as a fuel in Arizona. Shipments of fuel aggregating 200 carloads, are now being made from Los Angeles to Tucson, for the filling of the great iron tank of the Southern Pacific at that point. The Phoenix Street Railway Company has commenced the use of petroleum under its boilers. The commonwealth mine at Pearce, Cochise county, is using a carload and a half a day of oil. Even more is probably consumed by the Congress mine, northwest of Phoenix. At Bisbee oil is the fuel in the immense new hoisting works of the Copper Queen Company, over the Spray shaft.     . . . Kern Crown Oil Company—Capitalization, $150,000; incorporators T. L. Moran, Mabel C. Benson, M. H. Yost, J. W. Ahern of San Francisco. . . .  — Los Angeles Times 21 May 1901

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AT EAGLE BUFFALO BUREAU Buffalo, May 30—The following have registered at the Eagle's Buffalo Bureau: J. Leo Ahern,  . . .  — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 30 May 1901

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Winchester Priest Goes to Alexandria Winchester, Va., July 1.—Rev. Father M. A. Ahern, of Winchester, has been appointed by Bishop Van de Vyver, of Richmond, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church, Alexandria. — The Washington Post 2 July 1901

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INSURANCE AFFAIRS Suit has been filed in the Circuit Court by Mrs. Amelia Ahern against the Globe Mutual Life Insurance association to recover a judgment of $1,068. The judgment was secured on a policy of $1,000 carried by John Ahern, husband of the complainant, and has been affirmed by the Appellate and Supreme Courts. Attorney Edgar L. Masters will apply to Judge Baker today for an injunction restraining the company from disposing of any of its assets and for the appointment of a receiver to take charge of the assets of the association pending the final hearing of the suit. — Chicago Tribune 13 July 1901

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Widow Loses Contents of Old Safe John Fenton, who died Sept. 26, 1899, at 502 West One Hundred and Sixty-first street, was supposed to be in moderate circumstances, but he left a safe in his home whose contents surprised persons interested in the estate. Whether in giving his second wife, Ellen, his home and its contents he meant to include what was in the safe, was the point raised in a suit before the Supreme Court for construction of his will and two codicils. In the safe were bank books showing thirty accounts in his name, aggregating $80,000, and another bank account of $10,000. The safe and its contents were claimed by the widow, Ellen M. Fenton, under the provision of a codicil which gave her his home, "furniture and contents." After making a number of bequests the will provided that the residue of his estate should be held in trust during the lives of his niece, Julia Ahearn, and his nephew, Michael Ahearn, and that meanwhile the income was to be paid to the testator's sister-in-law, Betsy Fenton, of Ireland, and his sister, Mrs. Terence Ahearn, of Lismore, Ireland. Judge Chester held that the contents of the house did not include the money, and that the trust provision was valid. — Chicago Tribune 14 July 1901

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Movements Patrick AHERN Hd. Cons from Tyrone to Meath. [the previous week's edition stated “Hd. Const Aherne from Cookstown to Co. Meath”] — The Constabulary Gazette 8 August 1901

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YORK BEACH, ME. Large Number of Arrivals at This Resort During Week. YORK BEACH, Me., Aug., 10— . . . Among the arrivals are the following: . . . Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Hines, M. Grace Ahern, Albert B. Smith, Harry A. Kimball, Concord; . . .  — The Boston Globe 11 August 1901

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VERY SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR. Lawn Party by the Members of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Neponset.    The annual garden party of St. Ann's Catholic church, Neponset, was held yesterday on the grounds of the Putnam estate at the corner of Ashmont st. and Neponset av., Popes Hill.    Throughout the afternoon and evening fully 3000 people passed within the gates, and taken as a whole the affair was the most successful of any yet held by the parish.    The grounds were tastefully decorated and a large number of booths covered the spacious lawns. These were presided over as follows:  . . . Commercial Point table, Mrs. Ahern, Miss Margaret Morse, Miss Nellie Ahern, Miss Annie Flynn and Miss mary Flood; . . .  — The Boston Globe 11 August 1901

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MANIA FOR SETTING FIRES When Intoxicated Mrs. Maria Rush of 99 Smith St., Roxbury, Is Said to Have Started Three In a Month.    Mrs. Maria Rush of 99 Smith St., Roxbury, appeared before Associate Justice Williams in the Roxbury district court yesterday morning on a charge of drunkenness. She was found guilty and sentenced to five months in the house of correction. She was arrested Friday afternoon by patrolman McGarry of division 10, after, it is alleged, she had made two attempts to set fire in her tenement.    The police have been bothered by her for some time past, and Timothy Ahearn, who owns the house in which the woman lives, has been in constant dread that she would succeed in setting a fire that would burn the house and perhaps cause loss of life. The building is a three-story apartment house, and she occupies the middle tenement. — The Boston Globe 11 August 1901

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MET WITH INSTANT DEATH. ————— Michael Ahearn Has Life Crushed Out By Street Sprinkler. ————— HORSES STARTED AND HE FELL BETWEEN THE WHEELS. ————— Had Been For a Long Time In The Employ Of the Marlboro Coal Company. Michael Ahearn, 77 Florence st., was instantly killed Sunday evening about 6 o'clock by the rear wheel of a sprinkling cart on which he was working passing over his head. The accident took place opposite the high school common and occurred while the street was crowded with people. Never did the lamp of life burn out more quickly than in the death of this man, who a few moments before was in the bloom of health. He had been driving the sprinkling cart of the Marlboro Coal Co. and had just finished filling it with water from the pipe near the Billings factory. Some of the witnesses of the accident say that he had just turned off the water, when the horses started. He fell from the top of the cart to the ground and the rear wheel passed over his head. A number of those standing by say he did not utter a sound as he fell to the ground. William Burns stopped the horses immediately and a number of bystanders rushed to the unfortunate man's assistance. He was past all earthly aid, however. His head was frightfully crushed and many a person paled at the sight as he lay on the ground with his feet on the curbstone and his body in the gutter. His wife heard of the accident and was soon on the ground. Her manner was almost hysterical as she came up the street and many of the large crowd that had gathered were moved to tears as the poor woman approached. She asked concerning the fate of her husband and upon being told that he was dead returned to her home sobbing as if her heart would break. There was not a person in all that crowd whose sympathy did not go out to the woman who had been so suddenly bereft. Shortly after the accident Medical Examiner Hoitt arrived and after viewing the body, rendered a decision that death was caused in a manner in accordance with the facts already stated. Undertaker McGill then took charge of the remains and carried them to his undertaking rooms on Huntington av. Mr. Ahearn was 35 years old and a native of Ireland. He had been in Marlboro for a long time and for many years in the employ of the Marlboro Coal Co. He was industrious and trustworthy and was held in high favor by his employers. He had charge of the sprinkler and did his work well. A wife and four children survive. He also leaves two brothers. The body of the deceased has been removed to his late home, 77 Florence st. The funeral will take place at the Immaculate Conception church Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. Division 16, A.O.H., of which he was a member, will have a meeting at 8 o'clock this Monday evening to take action on his death. Besides the wife and little children above referred to, Mr. Ahearn leaves two brothers, Timothy of Milford and William of Worcester; also two sisters, Mrs. John O'Brien, Cambridge, and Miss Minnie Ahearn, Allston. Something over a year ago a brother, Matthew Ahearn, was found dead in the woods near Allston [sic]. Foul play was suspected but nothing in this line was ever proven. — The Marlboro Daily Enterprise 12 August 1901

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HEAD CRUSHED BY HEAVY WHEELS Michael Ahern Falls in Front of a Sprinkling Cart in Marlboro, the Horses Start Up and He Is Killed    MARLBOROUGH, Aug. 11—A most peculiar fatality occurred this evening shortly after 6 on Main st. in the presence of a large number of people.    Michael Ahern, aged 35, is employed by the Marlboro coal company in driving a sprinkling wagon. The water pipe where he fills his cart is opposite the high school. He had just filled the tank and was turning off the water when he slipped from the top of the tank and fell heavily to the sidewalk, his head resting in the gutter.    As quickly as he dropped the horses started and the rear wheel passed over his head, crushing it. Death was instantaneous. The wagon and its contents weighed 8400 pounds. He was removed to an undertaker's and medical examiner Hoitt viewed the remains.    Ahern was a hard-working upright citizen. He was a member of division 16, A. O. H. He leaves a wife and four young children, the oldest of whom is 5 and the youngest 2 months. — The Boston Globe 12 August 1901

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BALL PLAYERS BUSY. Many Semiprofessional and Amateur Teams. All Are Looking for Games Through the Columns of the Globe.    Every Monday morning the Globe will publish all applications for baseball games and challenges from the managers of local and suburban clubs. Semiprofessional teams and amateurs alike will be given space in this column. . . .     The Dynamites of Charlestown would like to play any 14-year-old team in the state. The L. Barrys or M. Hefrons preferred. Address L. Ahern, 12 Jackson st., Charlestown, Mass. [Aherns in Boston Street Directories shows a Timothy S. Ahearn and a John O'Hearn at 12 Jackson st. in 1905.] — The Boston Globe 12 August 1901

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BABY DIED AS SHE SLEPT. ——— Mother Supposed the Little One Was Slumbering Sweetly, as She Has Been Fretful During the Day,    Mrs. Margaret, wife of John Ahearn of 9 Ohio st., kissed her 6-months-old daughter, Helena M., when she tucked her in her little bed at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and hoped that she would feel better after she had had a good sleep, for the little one had been fretful during the afternoon, and her mother feared she might be going to have another attack of illness.    During the later hours of the afternoon the child was looked at and seemed to be slumbering sweetly, which pleased her mother who felt that the sleep would do the little one good.    At 7:30 last evening Mary Connors, a member of the family, went to arouse baby Helena and was shocked when she found that the little one was dead. Then there was great sorrow and excitement in the Ahearn household, and messengers were dispatched in haste for a physician. The first one to respond was Dr. Mahoney of 106 Shawmut av., but he could do nothing beyond saying that he had been called too late. Dr. Mahoney said death was doubtless due to natural causes, but as he had not seen the little girl while she was alive, he could not issue a death certificate, and so Medical Examiner Draper was notified. — The Boston Globe 20 August 1901

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Ahern Explains Two weeks ago the Council instructed the City Attorney to proceed at once against the bondsmen of the contractors who dug a gravel pit at Thirty-seventh and Kansas streets. W. J. Ahern, one of the contractors, has filed with the Clerk a letter explaining that the hole was partially filled once, but that other contractors dug it out again. Mr. Ahern does not think his bondsmen can be held responsible for the acts of others. — Los Angeles Times 21 August 1901

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AHEARN'S WATCH STOLEN TWICE. Man Who Took It the First Time and Gave It Back Is Accused of Picking It a Few Minutes Later.    If a man can be charged with two offences of larceny for twice stealing one piece of property, the police of division 4 would like to prefer them against James Maginnis, 47 years of age, who says he has no home.    They say Maginnis twice yesterday afternoon stole a silver watch from the person of Andrew Ahearn at the Salvation Army barracks on Washington st. The police have got Maginnis locked up on one charge of larceny from the person, and they are going to tell the judge of the municipal court this morning that Maginnis is what they call “the limit.”    According to the police story Maginnis, who they say is a tramp, went into the army barracks yesterday afternoon and said he wanted to make arrangements to stay there last night. He intimated he was interested in the work of the army and wanted to be a good man, so the regular workers took quite a fancy to Maginnis and told him to make himself at home. Apparently Maginnis did.    The police say that during the afternoon devotions of the army's followers Maginnis inserted his hand in Ahearn's pocket and took his silver watch, which is valued at $15. Another army man, who believes in watching as well as praying, had one eye open while the devotions were in progress and saw the theft. After the last amen, the police say, this watchful brother brought Maginnis and Ahearn together and told what he had seen. Maginnis gave up the watch, which Ahearn restored to its resting place in his own pocket, and then, like a real good Christian, forgave the erring Maginnis.    The matter would have been dropped there, the police say, but later on, when the evening shadows were falling, Ahearn had occasion to consult his timepiece, he found that it was again missing, and as Maginnis was still in the barracks he was accused of having taken it. Maginnis denied this and said, “You can search me.” They did, but they didn't get the watch, so a policeman was called in and he took Maginnis to the station house.    The police say Maginnis took the watch a second time, and they account for its entire disappearance by saying that he probably passed it to a confederate, who got away with it. — The Boston Globe 27 August 1901

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Patrick O'Hearn Breaks a Leg Patrick O'Hearn, 67 years of age, of 101 Broadway, South Boston, slipped on the stairs at his home yesterday afternoon as he was going to the bedroom and fell down the steps, breaking one of his legs. He was taken to the City hospital in a house ambulance. — The Boston Globe 30 August 1901

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THE MYSTIC ORDERS. Grand Officers' Visits to Workmen— ANCIENT ORDER OF UNITED WORKMEN—A special session of the New England jurisdiction of the grand lodge will be held in Boston, Oct. 3. . . . Supervisor J. J. Ahearn and Joseph F. Eichorn, PMW, visited Bay State lodge of Chelsea Friday evening. . . .  — The Boston Globe 1 September 1901

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SAD ACCIDENT ——— Miss McGuire Fails In Attempt to save Her Nephew ——— Both are Drowned In Sight of Boy's Home    One of the saddest accidents which has happened for many years occurred in the shoddy mill pond on Wednesday afternoon about 1.30. While at play with his companions directly in front of his home, Homer G. Stone, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Stone, in some way fell into the water which is about three feet deep at the place. Miss Lillis McGuire, who was visiting at the home heard the cries of the frightened children and ran to the spot. Thinking only of the little boy she immediately jumped into the water but sank from sight as the bottom slants off very steep. When she arose Miss McGuire reached for the little boy who was already sinking the second time and in her efforts to save him both were carried into the deeper water.    Thomas O'Herne, who drives Greenough's ice wagon, had seen Miss McGuire run toward the pond and hearing cries hurried to their assistance. He went into the water up to his neck but being unable to swim, he could not reach them, they being in about eight feet of water at the time. Several people quickly came and a team was sent for a boat the nearest one being back of the blacksmith shop. Miss McGuire with the little boy sank for the last time before help arrived. Mr. Stone had been sent for and arrived just as the body of the boy was found, the body of Miss McGuire being recovered first.    Dr. F. J. Barker of Acton Center arrived and used all means known to medical skill for over an hour but without avail. Medical Examiner Geo. E. Titcomb of Concord was sent for and pronounced it accidental drowning. The bodies were taken for burial to Albany, Vt., the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Stone.    The boy was a bright little fellow, the picture of his father and had just arrived at that age when children appear at their best. Miss McGuire, who was 27 years old, was a sister of Mrs. Stone and was visiting at the home, intending to pass the winter there. — The Concord Enterprise 4 September 1901

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In an attempt to escape from Policeman Tobias Larson yesterday morning Alexander Herrin, better known as Shorty O'Hearn, a prize-fighter, was shot in the left foot. Herrin finally submitted to arrest and was taken to the County Hospital, where his wound was found to be slight. He is charged with robbery. John Myers, who was held up in Lake street, will be the complaining witness. Policeman Larson arrived while the robbery was in progress and made the arrest. — Chicago Tribune 23 September 1901

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BURNING AT TULLAMORE About 5 o'clock on Thursday morning last, the premises of Messrs Condon Bros., of High Street, Tullamore, were discovered to be on fire. The alarm was soon conveyed to the Police Station and Seargants Ahern and Noble, Constable McDonnell, and Town-Seargeant Gorry, as well as Messrs McMullen Downes, and Donagher, were quickly on the scene and the local fire extinguishing apparatus was soon brought into action. Before the fire could be got under large quantities of whiskey, wines, tea, sugar and bacon, were destroyed, and the neighbouring premises, of Messrs Gill and Downes had a narrow escape. The premises are, we understand, covered by insurance. It may be mentioned that Head Constable Kirwan, Constables Murphy, Glass and Healott, rendered great assistance in putting out the fire and saving property. — Midland Tribune 28 September 1901

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REV. SMITH'S ESCAPE. POLYCARP'S TOMB INFESTED.    NEW HAVEN, Oct. 9.—[Exclusive Dispatch.] Rev. Arthur J. Smith, pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in this city, has just returned from Europe, and tells of his escape from brigands just outside of Smyrna, while he and the Rev. David O'Hearn of the Catholic Cathedral in Milwaukee were visiting the tomb of Polycarp. This tomb is on Mt. Pagos, four miles outside Smyrna, and the two clergymen decided to visit it. They engaged one of the local guides.    When they reached the entrance to the tomb, Smith experienced a desire to expolre it. The guide became alarmed and protested that the tomb was infested with robbers. While this discussion was going on, the three men disappeared into the tomb inclosure. Scarecely had Rev. Smith gone a few feet into the tomb, when he heard some one running toward him. He was soon after face to face with one who, he said, was the wickedest-looking man he ever saw. The stranger was armed with a pistol, sword and a dagger. The brigand made a dash for the two clergymen, who rushed back to the entrance. The guide disappeared entirely. Father O'Hearn drew a knife from his pocket, and prepared to meet the robber.    Just at this moment, the robber's two companions, heavily armed, rushed out of the tomb, and the three attempted to catch the ministers. The latter took to their heels, and were chased a long distance toward the town before the roobers stopped their pursuit. That night, in Smyrna, the two Americans, at their hotel, were told hat the region of Polycarp's tomb is infested with brigands, who murder and rob foreigners, or hold them for ransom. — Los Angeles Times 10 October 1901

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ALEXANDRIA NEWS IN BRIEF The funeral of Reginald Sisson, whose death occurred Saturday at his home, near Arlington, Alexandria County, took place at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon from St. Mary's Catholic Church, in this city. The services were conducted by Rev. Father M. J. Ahern, and the remains were interred in St. Mary's Cemetery. — The Washington Post 29 October 1901

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Conveyances October 30 BAY SEVENTEENTH ST. e s. 325 ft s Eighty-sixth st. 25x96.8. deed on execution. William Walton to Mary J. Ahern $330. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 31 October 1901

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Police Court At this time James H. Hanson, who held orgies in the Thompson house, was given ten months in the House of Correction and Francis O'Hern for assault on Mrs. A.L.P. Skillings, was sent to the House of Correction for one year. — Arlington Advocate 2 November 1901

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WENT IN AFTER COFFEE Accused Policemen Make That as Their Defense on a Charge of Entering a Saloon.    Two scores of policemen were before Deputy Commissioner York to-day to answer to charges of various kinds. Mr. York in most cases announced that decisions would be rendered at a later date.    Six of the patrolmen were from the Gates avenue station and they were all charged with failing to signal to the station house early on the morning of November 2. The accused were John Bigelow, Thomas Adee, Mortimer J. Gleason, Michael T. Ahearn, J. J. McLean and Daniel O. O'Connell. Decision reserved.  . . .  — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12 November 1901

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MISS TYLER IS NOW MRS. RICE Lynn Girl Weds a Bangor Business Man.    LYNN, Nov. 13—Frank X. Rice of Bangor and Miss Alma M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Taylor of this city, were married this afternoon by Rev. Arthur J. Teeling, rector of St. Mary's church, in the parochial residence on South Common st. Miss Alice G. Ahearn was bridesmaid and John H. Rice, brother of the groom, best man.    A reception followed at the home of the bride on Baker st. Friends were present from Bangor, Boston, Brookline, Worcester, Lynn and other places. The rooms were decorated with palms and chrysantheums. After a trip to Montreal Mr. and Mrs. Rice will go to their new home in Bangor. — The Boston Globe 13 November 1901

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In The Society World The annual subscription dance of the Lincoln Cycling club will be given this evening at the clubhouse in Dearborn avenue. Mr. John H. Ahern will lead the cotillion. — Chicago Tribune 3 December 1901

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GUGGENHEIMER'S MEN RETAINED President-elect of the Board of Aldermen, Charles J. Fornes, has announced the appointment of Jocelyn Johnstone as his private secretary at $2,500, and Maurice Ahern as confidential stenographer at $1,500. These are virtual re-appointments, as both these men are now occupying identical positions under President Randolph Guggenheim. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 17 December 1901

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Suicide to Avoid Arrest Rather than submit to arrest Michael O'Hearn, 390 May street, committed suicide by swallowing poison at his home on Tuesday afternoon. O'Hearn was well known to the police at the Maxwell Street Station. A few days ago warrants were sworn out for his arrest by Elizabeth Sammler, 378 Center avenue, charging him with burglary. O'Hearn learned that the police were on his trail and killed himself. — Chicago Tribune 19 December 1901

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NEWTON Mr. William Ahearn of 1263 Washington st. reported to the police last evening an unoccupied house owned by him at 11 Oak av., West Newton, was entered recently and stripped of lead pipe. — The Boston Globe 24 December 1901

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS A. M. Johnson has sold for Patrick O'Hearn a new three-apartment house and 2681 square feet of land at the corner of Dorchester av. and Christopher st., Fields Corner. William MacMillan was the purchaser, who buys for investment. The property is new and is not assessed as yet, but the price paid was about $7000. — The Boston Globe 8 January 1902

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HAD CLIMBED ON RAIL. Woman Was About to Jump Into Charles River. Prevented by Patrolman Ahern and Taken to the Joy-St. Station. Neatly Dressed, About 28 Years Old—Lizzie McLennan Her Name. ———    A woman attempted to jump into the Charles river at the foot of Allen st. last night about 10:30. She had climbed up on the railing that runs along the river bank at this poinit, when patrolman Ahern of the Joy-st. station saw her, and making toward her as fast as he could, reached her just as she was going to take the leap. When she saw it was an officer who had interfered with her attempt at suicide, she ceased her struggles and was taken to station 3.    She is about 28 years old, of medium height and build, of dark complexion. She was neatly dressed in a brown skirt, black waist and tweed jacket. At the station she appeared quite composed, and politley refused to tell the officers anything about herself or her troubles. Later she did say that her name was Lizzie McLennan and that she had no home.    In her pocket was found an empty 32-calibre revolver. — The Boston Globe 12 January 1902

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James McSweeney's Statement Regarding the published story wherein patrolman Ahern is given the credit for preventing the suicide of Miss Lizzie McLennan, who attempted to jump into the Charles river Saturday evening, James McSweeney of 24 Willard st. says it is to himself, John Mullaley and another young man who should be given credit. According to Mr. McSweeney patrolman Ahern was not in any way connected with the rescue and was not even in sight 20 minutes afterward. — The Boston Globe 14 January 1902

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SECOND ANNUAL OF CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Well-Rendered Songs, Up-to-Date Jokes and Handsome Costumes Were Features of the Show.    Well rendered songs, up-to-date jokes, handsome Japanese costumes, a well-balanced chorus of young girls between the ages of 6 and 16, were features at the second annual minstrel show of the Chrysanthemum club held last evening in the hall of the parochial school of St. Francis de Sales' parish, Charlestown,    All avialable space was filled with an interested, appreciative audience, which applauded the efforts of the young artists almost continuously.    Japanese decorations, rich in color and effect, were suspended over the stage, beneath which the chorus, dressed in their handsome kimona costumes, occupied a prominent position.    Miss Dorothy Snow, the inerlocutor, wore a white satin costume, richly embroidered with Japanese figures, and filled her position with much credit to herself.    On each end, with their faces as black as charcoal, sat, Loretta Quinlan, Elizabeth Ahern and Katherine Leonard, who played the tambos, and Lizzie Driscoll, Laura Golding and Agnes Brown, who rattled the bones. They told many good jokes and laughable stories.    After the opening chorus the followijng selections were sung: “Wing Lee's Ragtime clock,” Miss Lizzie Driscoll; “Close Your Dreamy Eyes,” Miss Loretta Quinlan; “Close Your Dreamy Eyes,” Miss Nora O'Donoghue; “Keep Cool,” Miss Loretta Quinlan; “Sorrow,” Miss Mary McCarthy; “Maizy, My Dusky Daisy,” Miss Laura Golding; “Japanese Love Song,” Miss Claire Riordan; “O Mr. Moon,” Miss Elizabeth Ahearn; “Darkies' Cradle Song,” Miss Esther McNellis; “Hannah from Savannah,” Miss Agnes Brown; “Life's Lullaby,” Miss Elizabeth McIsaac; “Mariah, Youse My Heart's Desiah,” Miss Katherine Leonard.    Little Katherine Stammers, the Jap doll, and Lizzie Quinlan, joining in the chorus “O Mr. Moon,” by Miss Lizzie Ahearn, was a very pleasing feature. . . .  — The Boston Globe 15 January 1902

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BAILIFF J. G. AHERN, who recently effected the capture of a negro named Hustler, wanted in Florida for murder, has received a letter from Sheriff A. J. Higginbotham, of Nassau county, stating that Deputy Sheriff Pendarvis, of that county, had arrived safely with the prisoner. The sheriff says that the negro has been identified as the man wanted, and that he now practically claims self-defense. The sheriff also thanks the Atlanta officers for the assistance they rendered in apprehending Hustler. The negro had been a fugitive from justice since 1897, and stated he resided in Atlanta three years of that time. — The Atlanta Constitution 17 January 1902

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The funeral of James Kerwin took place yesterday noon, service being at St. Charles' church. The bearers were John K. Plummer, Hugh Martin and James Doherty, representing the highway department, and Nicholas Murphy, Michael Shea and John O'Hearn of Quealy court, M. C. O. F. — The Boston Globe 20 January 1902

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ON HIS 87TH BIRTHDAY Reception to Col. Norton of Customhouse.    Col. Alfred Norton, one of the oldest men in active service in the cusoms department of the United States, was tendered a reception yesterday afternoon by his associates in the office of inspectors of customs, 296 State st.  . . .     Those present at the reception given by the customs force to Col. Norton were: James E. Abbott Richard A. Ahern  . . .  — The Boston Globe 24 January 1902

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Salem's City Physician Deadlock. SALEM, Jan. 28—The aldermen and councilmen held a special joint session this evening and elected J. Clifford Entwistle city clerk. John M. Foster was reelected assessor for three years, receiving 16 votes and James F. Donovan 14. In the common council an order was adopted, giving the mayor authority to petition the legislature for an act to establish a board of public works. Raymond L. Newcomb, who has held office 13 years, tendered his resignation as clerk of the board of health. Dr. Ahern was reelected city physician. In the upper branch, Dr. Blair was elected city physician. The deadlock is likely to continue. These were elected members of the board of health: G. Arthur Bodwell, Dr. Benjamin R. Simonds and Joseph Fitzgerald. — The Boston Globe 29 January 1902

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RIVERSIDE B. C. "SMOKER." Several Interesting Bouts Enjoyed by the Members of the Club.    The regular monthly "smoker" of the Riverside boat club took place at the boathouse last evening, there being a full attendance of members who enjoyed some capital sport. The fun opened with vocal selections by Martin Coyne, who proved to be a great favorite.    The athletic stars were peter Brooks of Lawrence and Jack Flanigan, Riverside B. C., who went five rounds, Brooks being the stronger and Flanigan the cleverer.    Tommy Devine and Billy Critch went the limit, Devine being a shade the better.    Tommy Duffey of Woburn and Spike Haley, went six spirited rounds, there being little choice between them.    Jack Fitzpatrick and Jake Ahearn, the former of Woburn and the later [sic] of West Newton, sparred five rounds. Fitzpatrick was more epxerienced and a better judge of distance. Eugene Buckley was master of ceremonies.    The next meeting of the club will be held on Thursday evening, Feb. 27. — The Boston Globe 31 January 1902

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TWENTY-THIRD BALL Hoffman Club of Brockton Holds Its Annual Ball    BROCKTON, Jan. 31—The 23d annual entertainment and ball of the Hoffman club took place tonight in Canton hall, which was filled with young people from all the neighboring towns, including delegations from the Wampatuck, Russel, Emmet, Hoopla, and Yale social clubs.    The entertainment consisted of baritone solos by Thomas O'Brien, buck and wing dancing by Thomas Burke, soprano solos by Miss Josephine Lynch, cornet duets by Burke brothers, readings by Miss Margaret McCullough and mandolin selections by Guillo Desimone.    The hall was handsomely decorated. There were nearly 100 couples at the ball. Frank Sheehan was floor director, and was assisted by Edward Anderson, Richard Vincent, Stephen Collins, Edward Gilmore, James Welsh, Fred Mudgett, George Denehy, Edward Brennan, Albert Campbell, Michael Sheehan, John Brennan, John Smith, George Connors, John Ahern, Walter Campbell, Charles Randolph, Fred Longe, . . .  — The Boston Globe 1 February 1902

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IRISH NATIONAL FORESTERS HOLD THIRD BIENNIAL SESSION.    Nearly every delegate and officer of the Irish National Foresters' benevolent association was present when Mayor Collins came to bid the third biennial session of that organization welcome in behalf of the city at the American house yesterday.  . . .     After the rollcall the following were appointed on committees; credentials, John Shea, Boston, Thomas F. Mullin, Providence, Edward Riley, Lawrence.    Rules of order, John T. Smith, Waltham; Edmund Russell, Somerville; John F. Ahern, Charlestown; Peter Burns, Lawrence; Patrick Duggan, Rhode Island.    Constitution, John F. Ahern, Francis Kennedy, Daniel Neville, Peter Burns, . . .  — The Boston Globe 4 February 1902

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Wells Social Club The Wells social club, composed of young women connected with the Wells Memorial Institute, held a complimentary party last evening, to which all the members of the institute were invited. During the dancing the floor was in charge of Miss Winnie Coyne, assisted by Misses Maggie Dempsey, Nora Ahern, Mabel Pond, Bessie Coyne, Julia Coffee, Annie Dempsey, Jennie Whitworth, Grace Rent and Nellie Coughlin. The entertainment consisted of vocal and instrumental selections by Messrs Margey, M. Driscoll, T. Brennan and T. Kelley. — The Boston Globe 4 February 1902

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CATHOLIC INSTITUTE'S BALL Young Men's Society of Lowell Held a Dance Last Night.    LOWELL, Feb. 4—The fifth annual concert and ball of the Young Men's Catholic Institute of Belvidere was held in Huntington hall tonight. The hall was handsomely decorated with bunting, lace, flowers and electric globes. Suspended in the center of the hall was a floral piece surrouded by electric lamps. Above the platform was an electric piece with the motto of the institute, “God and Our Neighbor,” and the initials of the institute, “Y. M. C. I.”    From 8 to 9:30 o'clock the Lowell cadet orchestra gave a concert. The grand march was then formed, about 100 couples being in line. . . . Supper was served in Jackson hall before midnight.    The officers were John T. Buckley general manager, John T. McLaughlin, Joseph Meadowcroft assistants, James A. Finnerty floor director, John C. King, John H. McCaffrey, John J. Cox, Frank A. Burns, George Holmes, Bryant J. Coleman, Walter F. King, Thomas J. Finnerty, Peter Perrault, Eugene Queenan, J. Walter Foye, Thomas J. Ahearn, James J. Donnelly, J. B. Boulger, William J. McLaughlin, George E. Clark, Philip Maguire, Christopher J. McSorley, John J. Sullivan and Augustus Doyle assistants. . . .  — The Boston Globe 5 February 1902

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Biennial Session of the Irish National Foresters At the Banquet    About 100 were present at the banquet given at the American house in the evening. John Shea was toastmaster. The toasts responded to were: “City of Boston,” Hon. W. T. A. Fitzgerald; “The advance of our order,” James H. McGlynn; “Ireland a nation.” John F. Ahern; “The Ladies,” J. F. Neylon; “The state of Massachusetts,” State President John A. Ryan of the A. O. H.; “The Boer war,” Richard J. Barry; “Progress of the irish race,” J. B. O'Higgins; “Our organization,” John A. Rose; “The Press,” Martin J. O'Brien. — The Boston Globe 5 February 1902

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More Than 400 Attended    More than 400 attended the whist and dancing party held in Monument hall, Charlestown. last evening under the auspices of the Fr. Mathew T. A. and L. society and its ladies auxiliary. Whist prizes were awarded as follows: First lady's, a bronze clock. Miss Elizabeth Ahern; second, candelabra, Mrs. Stephen Cronin; third, a picture, Miss Theresa Kiley; first gentleman's, an umbrella, Patrick Coyle; second, military brushes, Daniel Hayes; third, gold cuff buttons, Joseph Green. Fifty tables were occupied by the players.    Dancing followed. Refreshments were served during the evening. John H. Killilea was floor director and John Green assistant. The committee in charge comprised John J. Hayes, Joseph Harkins, William Murphy, Bernard Flanagan, Miss Mary Herrick, Miss Dora Ahearn, Miss Mary McCarty, Miss Kitty Melligan, Miss Molly Cassidy and Miss Nellie Manning. — The Boston Globe 6 February 1902

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SUPREME COURT SENTENCES. AUBURN, Me. Feb 8— . . . The following sentences were also imposed in cases wherre the parties had pleaded guilty or been convicted: John J. O'Hearn, breaking, entering and larceny, one year in jail; James O'Hearn, breaking, entering and larceny, reform school during minority; . . .  — The Boston Globe 9 February 1902

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Eleventh Annual Ball of the Newfoundlanders' Mutual Benefit Association Last Evening. The 11th annual ball of the Newfoundlanders' mutual benefit association was held last evening in Odd Fellows' hall, Tremont and Berkeley sts. It was a big success socially and financially. . . . The special guests of the association were Mr. and Mrs. Martin Breen, Mr. and Mrs. John Dempsey, Mr. Patrick Fidelle, Mr. M. A. Ahern, . . .  — The Boston Globe 11 February 1902

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TRUE BILLS  . . . John O'Hearn, Lowell, breaking and entering, guilty . . .  — The Boston Globe 15 February 1902

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NATICK'S LARGE CAUSUS At Citizens' Meeting 542 Votes Cast—G. N. Cobb, J. H. Gilligan and Patrick Mahan for Selectmen. NATICK, Feb. 19—The citizens' caucus at Concert hall this evening was one of the largest the party has held, 542 votes being cast. Warren A. Bird was chairman and John J. Ahern secretary. . . .  — The Boston Globe 20 February 1902

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HATTERS' BIG BALL Locals 5 and 6 Conduct a Very Successful Affair.    Locals 5 and 6 of the United Hatters of North America held their sixth annual ball at Odd Fellows' hall last night, and it was attended by a crowd that taxed the capacity of the hall. Handsome souvenirs were distributed during the evening.  . . .     The reception committee comprised James Connors, M. McGinty, W. Nihil, M. O'Rourke, R. Ingersoll, M. Connors, C. Humphries, M. Collins, F. Griffith's, H. Eaton, M. Shae [sic], J. Ahearn, E. Smith, W. Graham, P. Lanf, A. Khilbeck, J. Russell, O. Monahan, J. Harkins, J. Lynch, J. Messier, D. McLoughlin, C. Hunsicker, C. Henderson, R. Boyd and D. Graham.  . . .  — The Boston Globe 22 February 1902

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Grand Master Reads His Report to A. O. U. W. Meeting Officers Will be Elected at Today's Session    The 25th annual session of the grand lodge, A. O. U. W. [Ancient Order of United Workmen?], met in Paul Revere hall, Mechanics building, at 10 o'clock yesterday, Grand Master Orville A. Ward presiding.  . . .     The morning session was limited to the nominations of officers, and those were as follows: . . . grand guide, Oliver B. Dow of Haverhill, Edward J. Graves of Amesbury, John J. Sullivan of Roxbury, John J. Ahearn of South Boston, Henry A. Boyden of Sharon . . .  — The Boston Globe 26 February 1902

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A. O. U. W. GRAND LODGE CLOSES HARMONIOUS SESSION        Yesterday's session of the A. O. U. W. grand lodge was called to order at 9 o'clock by Grand Master O. A. Ward of Dorchester. There was even a larger attendance than Tuesday, 240 lodges being represented, 214 from Massachusetts, 25 from New Hampshire and one from Vermont. Five lodges only were not represented.  . . .     The officers elected are: . . . grand guide, John J. Ahearn of South Boston; . . .  — The Boston Globe 27 February 1902

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CHARGE OF ATTEMPTED MURDER. UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE IN COURT. GUNNEDAH, Wednesday. Thomas Smith was brought before the Bench this morning charged with attempting to murder Kate Ahern, at Curlewis, on the 27th ultimo. After the evidence of the apprehending constable had been taken, Kate Ahern was called. She had been sent from the hospital without any attendant, and was supported by the 'bus driver when at the back of the court, she not being able to walk steadily by herself. Her head, neck, and hands were swathed with bandages. When placed in a chair and the Bible given her, she was seized with a violent fit of hysterics, and was laid on the floor. No water was obtainable, but a man brought some brandy. Dr. Lee was sent for. She was taken into the witnesses' room, and gradually recovered. The hearing of the case was postponed till 2 o'clock, on the recommendation of the doctor. The case will be heard with closed doors. Later. The case against Thomas Smith on a charge of attempting to murder Kate Ahern, at Curlewis, on the 27th ultimo, lasted till 8.15 tonight, when he was committed for trial at the Circuit Court, Tamworth, on April 15 next. On the accused being committed, the prosecutrix was again taken with a fit of violent hysterics, and had to be removed from the court. — Sydney Morning Herald 6 March 1902

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS. An estate on Dudley av. West Roxbury, taxed to Sarah C. Williams, has passed to the ownership of Daniel J. Ahern. There is about 7618 square feet of land, taxed for $1800. — The Boston Globe 12 March 1902

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WITHOUT OPPOSITION. Four Leading Grand N. E. O. P. Officers Reelected.    The 15th annual session of the Massachusetts grand lodge, N. E. O. P. [New England Order of Protection], met in Deacon hall, Boston, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning and was at once called to order by the Grand Warden Guilford S. Newhall of Lynn.  . . .     Louis A. Pasco, E. W. Frye, A. F. Hopkins, Harry Edwards, R. H. Burden, Henry Bliss and John J. Ahern were appointed tellers.  . . .  — The Boston Globe 13 March 1902

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LIMBURGER CHEESE CLUB WILL FIGHT FOR LIBERTY ——— Headed by Alderman William O'Hearn Louisville Organization Engages Lawyers and Will Oppose Allen. Louisville, Ky., March 16.—[Special.]—If Dr. M. K. Allen, health officer of Louisville, enforces his order prohibiting the sale and manufacture of Limburger cheese in this city, the Limburger Cheese club, of which Alderman William O'Hearn is President, will protest against the order. The club is composed of a number of prominent politicians. It meets regularly to eat choice Limburger and drink imported beers. The members of the club have been appealed to by Germans who eat the cheese and merchants who sell it to use their influence to prevent Dr. Allen from issuing and enforcing his order. Mr. O'Hearn says the club will take the matter up, and may carry the case to the courts to test the legality of the health officer's proposed action. Another plan is for the club to secure an injunction against Dr. Allen to restrain him from interfering with the Limburger cheese traffic. Several attorneys are members of the club, and they have offered their services to the organization. At the last meeting of the Limburger Cheese club former Mayor Weaver was the guest of honor, and he weighs about 250 pounds. This is one of the members' arguments that Limburger is good for the digestion and is healthy food. — Chicago Tribune 17 March 1902

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WOMAN SEES HER SISTER KILLED ——— Miss Katherine Holt Crushed Under Cars at Grade Crossing—Her Brother Killed Same Day ———    Chicago, March 20.—On the way to her brother's home in Hegewisch after receiving news of his sudden death yesterday, Miss Katherine Holt was instantly killed by a Pittsburg and Fort Wayne passenger train at Cottage Grove avenue and Seventy- second street. Her sister, Mrs. Lucie Aherne, was saved from a like fate by the bravery of an aged flagman, who jumped in front of the engine and pushed the woman aside.    The flagman, Swiss Peters, 65 years old, sustained injuries from which he may die, while the woman whose life he saved was with difficulty restrained from throwing herself in a frenzy of grief beneath the car wheels. At her home, 3555 Vincennes avenue, she was delirious, and members of the family express fear that her mind may become affected over the shock.    Edward Holt, 13244 Hegewich avenue, another member of the family, while on the mission of buying a coffin for his brother, boarded the same train which had killed his sister, without knowledge of the latter tragedy. Holt was known to the conductor of the train, J. C. Mack. It was the latter who broke the news to the man. As he approached the passenger to take his ticket, the conductor did not know that he was about to impart the second death that had occurred in the Holt family in one day. It was Holt who spoke first.    “Did you hear of my brother's death today?” he asked of the conductor. The latter had prepared himself to notify Holt of the death of his sister, and was so taken back by the man's words that he could scarcely summon courage to tell him the news which would cause him more sorrow. — Fort Worth Register 22 March 1902

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NEW GRAND JURY TOMORROW. Alderman Brenner's Bribery Charges Likely to Be Considered—List of Possible Jurors.    The March grand jury, which is expected to make an investigation of alleged fraudulent registration in the First Ward, and which may consider the bribery charges made by Alderman N. T. Brenner, will be sworn in tomorrow by Judge Kavanagh. Relative to the Aldermanic squabble over Brenner's statements, State's Attorney Deneen had this to say:    “If there is evidence enough to support the case it will be taken before the jury. If the case gets too scandalous, it will be called before the jury for investigation, no matter what the evidence.”    The men from whom the jury of twenty-three members is to be selected are:  . . . James J. Ahearn, . . .  — Chicago Tribune 23 March 1902

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Dewar Gets Decision Over Ahearn In the semi-windup between Jimmy Deward and “Shorty” Ahearn [sic], the former was given the decision by Referee Hogan, and the crowd showed disapproval. From a fighting standpoint the battle was poor, but Ahearn seemed to have the better of the milling. He landed more clean blows, and in the last round split Dewar's left eye with a right hand swing. — Chicago Tribune 25 March 1902

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VAUDEVILLE AND A DANCE St. Gabriel's Holy Name Society Entertains in Penn-Fulton Hall An entertainment and reception was given by St. Gabriel's R. C. Church Holy Name Society, on Monday evening, at Penn-Fulton Hall, Pensylvania and Fulton street. . . . The officers of the society are: Spiritual Director, the Rev. William Ahern . . . — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 12 April 1902

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MORE WATER CURE CASES ——— Former Soldiers Tell Their Experiences in the Philippines. Isadore H. Dube, of Watertown, Mass., formerly sergeant in Company A, Twenty- sixth Volunteer Infantry, yestified before the Philippine Committee yesterday. He saw the water cure administered to a native in the presence of Lieut. Conger and Capt. Glenn. He also told of the burning of houses in the Island of Panay. He cited a case where a woman was put into a guardhouse with fifteen male native prisoners. He said the Filipino prisoners and the peaceful natives were treated with great kindness by the Americans. January H. Manning, of Boston, of the same regiment, said the water cure was administered to natives by order of Capt. Gregg to secure confession as to the death of Private O'Hearn, who was burned to death. He said there was no doubt as to the guilt of the parties in the atrocity. He also testified to the kind treatment accorded to Filipino prisoners. — The Washington Post 9 May 1902

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MAYNARD Miss Mamie Ahearn of Needham is the guest of Miss Celia Cook. — The Concord Enterprise 2 July 1902

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Catholic Church News The Rev. William Ahern of St. Gabriel's Church, who has been sick, is now supposed to be out of danger. In about a month Father Ahern expects to be able to take hold of his parish again. He is now at Monticello, convalescing. — Brooklyn Daily Eagle 17 August 1902

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