Mention of Aherns
in Newspaper Stories
1920-1930

MANY BOXERS TRAINING AT ACORN A. C. GYM ——— Popular Club to Offer Big Program for Smoker Tomorrow Night    The Acorn A. C. gym in Kossuth street is a busy place these days and about 15 boxers perform there daily. Its gym is a fine spot for training purposes and the local mitt artists realize it and never miss an opportunity to get over there and workout.    Among the boys who do their training at the Acorn club are: Louis Bogash, Larry Williams, Bud Palmer, Young Angelo, Young O'Leary, Chick Turner, Frankie Ahearn, Young Roach, Louie Leadoux, Leo Johnson, Panama George Dixon, Joe Boyne, Prof. Whithley, Young Delaney and Jimmy Coffey. — Bridgeport Telegram 21 January 1920

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POLICE RESCUE TWO FROM NORTH RIVER NEW YORK, Jan. 25.—Plunging into the ice filled North River at Thirty-seventh street, Policemen Frank Gibrier, William Ahearn and John McCarthy today rescued John Garvey, thirty-nine years old, of 596 Eleventh avenue, and Dover Gilbert, twenty-five years old, of 25 High street, Paterson, N. J. The officers were forced to dive several times before effecting the rescue. The two men were operating a large motor truck used by the street cleaning department and were about to dump a load of snow into the river when the rear wheels slipped, the truck went into the water and the men were sucked below the surface, when the machine sank. — Bridgeport Telegram 26 January 1920

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RAID ON SINN FEIN Many Arrests in Ireland    So far as is known, nearly 50 arrests were made in the counties of Cork, Clare, Tipperary, and Limerick. In Thurles, Co. Tipperary, a number of arrests was [sic] made on Friday night shortly before the meeting of the newly-elected Urban Council. Some of those taken into custody are members of the council. One of the prisoners is an organizer of the Transport Workers' Union and is the local president of Sinn Fein, and a third is a secondary teacher. Houses in the town were searched during the night. At Bantry, Co. Cork, Mr. R. Keyes, a newly-elected member of the Town Council and a well-known Sinn Feiner, was arrested, and Mr. J. Ahearne was taken at his home in Dunmanway. Thirteen arrests were made in the city of Limerick. The prisoners were taken by train to Cork, where they were afterwards joined by the Clare and Tipperary prisoners. In Cork city the number of men taken into custody was about 20.    Up to this afternoon none of the prisoners had been deported. The outgoing steamers at Kingstown and Dublin were watched last night by friends of the men in custody, but no deportations took place. — The Times 2 February 1920

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McNally and Silverman Held    Walter L. McNally, aged 22, and Joseph Silverman, aged 22, of Edgewood st. Roxbury, were held in $1000 each until next Thursday by Associate Justice Timothy J. Ahern in Roxbury yesterday. They pleaded not guilty of breaking and entering the apartment of Mrs. Jennie Hughes, 377 Dudley st. Roxbury, and stealing a pendant. “Human Fly” Elsmore Held in $10,000 Bonds    Harry C. Ellsmore, 22 years old, known as the “human fly,” who shot and wounded patrolman O'Connell of Brookline, pleaded guilty in Roxbury yesterday to breaking and entering and stealing and was held by Judge Ahern in $10,000 bonds.    Elsmore was charged with breaking into the apartment of Mrs. A. B. Chapman at 15 Queensberry st. Back Bay, while armed, and stealing valuables valued at $311, on Jan. 10, also with carrying a loaded revolver without a permit. To both complaints he pleaded guilty, waiving examination. Judge Ahern declined jurisdiction in the second complaint. — The Boston Globe 14 February 1920

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COMMITTE FORCED TO CONSIDER CASE OF DANNY AHEARN Antwerp, Aug. 13.—The American Olympic athletes at a boisterous mass-meeting tonight virtually forced the American olympic committee to reconsider the case of Dan Ahearn, the hop-step-and-jump champion, with the athlete's committee tomorrow. Ahearn was dismissed from the team today by the American olympic committee for alleged insubordination. — Charlotte Daily Observer 14 August 1920

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DAN AHEARN REINSTATED BY OLYMPIC COMMITTEE ANTWERP, Aug. 14—The dispute between the Olympic committee and members of the American team over disqualification of Dan Ahearn, world record-holder for the hop, step and jump, was settled today. Ahearn apologized for breaking the rule that all athletes must retire early and the committee reinstated him. The committee's action followed demands made by a committee representing the athletes that Ahearn be allowed to compete. Dissatisfaction among the American team with the manner in which the committee has proceeded was brought to a head with the disqualification of Ahearn, three times a contestant in the Olympics. The committee declaration that resulted from Ahearn's breaking training by not retiring at the hour set, caused a storm of protest. A mass meeting of the American team was called and demanded that the Ahearn case be reconsidered. The committee members, after attempting to explain their action, finally agreed to meet today and reconsider the disqualification. During the mass meeting, Judge Bartow S. Weeks, a member of the committee, declared: “Ahearn was trying to dictate to the committee. What would you say if the committee would stop you from competing?” The crowd jerred [sic] Weeks, and cries of “fine” and “that suits us” were heard from all parts of the crowd. The athletes formed a committee and threatened to overthrow the American Athletic Union on reaching home. Besides Ahearn, the committee disqualified Ted Schneider, American boxer, on grounds of professionalism. The leaders of the committee named by the athletes were Charlie Paddock, the crack Pasadena, Cal. sprinter; R. F. Remer of New York and F. C. Foss, Chicago. The navy crew, which has been unable to find quarters, is forced to sleep over a saloon built at the side of a canal. The dampness caused an epidemic of colds, which were not serious. — Oakland Tribune 14 August 1920

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Two Witnesses Arrested in Chicoine Murder Case Montreal, Sept. 22.—Two men have been arrested, one in Toronto, and another in Victoria, B.C., as possible material witnesses in the case of Constable Thomas Chicoine, who was murdered on his beat on the night of June 13 by men he interrupted while committing a burglary, the local police have been advised. The police are holding two more men here as witnesses. The police give the name of the man taken into custody in Toronto as Harold Ahearn. The name of the witness held in Vancouver has not been divulged here. — Manitoba Free Press 23 September 1920

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YALE '24 GETS 13 POINTS, VARSITY 21 Eli Cubs' First Tussle With Tad Jones' Regulars O'Hearn, Quarter, Outstanding Player for Youngsters NEW HAVEN, Oct. 19—In the first scrimmage of the year between the varsity and freshmen elevens of Yale University. Charlie O'Hearn, freshman quarterback, was the outstanding player. O'Hearn ran through the entire first eleven on one occasion for a touchdown and later threw a beautiful forward pass over the goal line to his teammate, Neidlinger. These two plays with a goal kicked by O'Hearn, accounted for the 13 points the 1924 team was able to collect. — The Boston Globe 20 October 1920

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HALLOWE'EN PARTY    A very enjoyable Hallowe'en party was held last evening at the home of Miss Mary Ahearn, 133 Main street. The interior of the house was beautifully decorated for the occasion with black and orange ribbon. Much amusement was furnished by the usual Hallowe'en games, after which selections were rendered by Miss Mary Ahern on the piano and John Ahern on the drum and xylophone.    Those present were Rita Grimes, Mary Ahearn, Mary Sullivan, Sarah Foley, Marie Callahan, Annastacia Ahearn, Anna Foley, Mrs. Foley, Catherine Lafferty, Anna Powers, Mary Winn, Elizabeth Shields, Mrs. Ahearn, Esther Duffy, Anna Young, Catherine Feeney, Josephine Joyce, John Ahern and Esther McGowan. — Woburn Daily Times 30 October 1920

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Benicia Notes Charles Dresch, acting as caretaker of Colonel O'Hearn's [sic] home during the Colonel's absence on a vacation, became demented and laboring under the illusion that he had received a wireless message from the Colonel instructing him to destroy all papers and books, proceeded to do so and wrought a great deal of damage before his peculiar actions aroused suspicion. The Colonel has not yet returned, but the value of the property destroyed will amount to several hundred dollars. Nothing is known of the man or his relatives. He has been employed by Colonel O'Hern for several months and had always performed his duties faithfully. — Oakland Tribune 17 July 1921

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BISHOP OF DENVER RECEIVED BY POPE ROME, Aug. 4.—Monsignor J. Henry Tihen, bishop of Denver, Colorado, was received in audience by Pope Benedict yesterday, presenting a report of his diocese which the pontiff found to be most satisfactory. Later Bishop Tihen introduced to the pope a group of 30 American Pilgrims, to whom Pope Benedict delivered a short address, which was translated by Monsignor Charles A. O'Hern, rector of the American college here. The pontif said he greatly appreciated the visit of the Americans, especially because of the difficulties of travel at present, and the oppressive heat. He imparted the apostolic benediction at the close of his talk. — Bridgeport Telegram 5 August 1921

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Commerce Chambers Plan United Advertising Drive TAHOE TAVERN, Aug. 13.—Representatives from twenty counties, comprising the watershed of the Sacramento River, in session here today are initiating a campaign of advertising on a co-operative basis. These twenty counties are organized as the United Chambers of Commerce of the Sacramento Valley and include Amador, Bute, Colus, Eldorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyon, Solano, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo and Yuba. Colonel E. P. O'Hern, commandant of the Benicia arsenal, is president of the organization. — Oakland Tribune 14 August 1921

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Col. O'Hern had as his guests this week, Dr. Charles O'Hern and wife and John Larkin of Tulsa, Okla., who are making a tour of California. Dr. O'Hern is a cousin of Col. O'Hern. — Oakland Tribune 4 September 1921

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SHOCKING CORK TRAGEDY YOUNG MAN SHOT DEAD BY ARMED MAN A shocking tragedy occurred on Wednesday evening a few miles outside Cork as a result of which Maurice Christopher Ahern, aged 23 years, of Monard, near Cork, lost his life. On his way home from the city he was held up by a man who attempted to rob him, and because Aherne [sic] refused to part with his money, the assailant fired, killing him. Interviewed by an “Examiner” representative yesterday morning, the deceased's father who was very visibly affected by the great shock of his son's tragic death, said his son was killed about twenty past seven o'clock on Wednesday evening. The tragedy occurred at Rathpeacon, at the two-mile-stone on the new Mallow road. His son had been delivering milk in the city, as was his daily custom, and was on his way home at the time of the shooting. He was driving in a pony-milkvan, and was accompanied by a friend of his, a man named Daniel Healy, of Coolowen. When they had reached the two-mile-stone, a man stepped into the road in front of the car. He had a revolver in his hand, and raised the weapon as he shouted to the deceased to halt. Ahern pulled up the pony, and the next order was for both he and Healy to “get off.” They obeyed, and stood on the road with their hands up. The armed man addressed Ahern, and demanded his money. The deceased, of course, was in the habit of bringing home varied sums of money after each delivery of milk. Sometimes these amount to £10, but there were more often somewhat less that this. The armed man persisted in his demand for the money even after Ahern refused to give it to him. He threatened to shoot unless the money was handed over, but Ahern still refused. Pointing his revolver at the deceased, the man said, “I'll fire if you don't give it to me!” Ahern still ignored the threat, whereupon the armed man, counting slowly “One—two—three—” fired at Ahern as he said “three.” The deceased, struck by the bullet through his head, collapsed. On subsequent examination it was found that the bullet had entered one of his eyes and passed out the back of his head, so that death must have been instantaneous. When the assailant fired, Healy afraid that he too would be shot, decided to make a dash for safety, and he was successful in getting away uninjured. The pony bolted on hearing the shot, so that there were none left on the road but the armed assailant, with the dead body of the man he had just killed, stretched at his feet. Some time afterwards another milkman, James Mullane, of Monard, was passing on his way home, and was horrified to see the body of Maurice Ahern lying on the road. He was joined a few minutes later by James Mulcahy, of Kilcronan, and the two managed to remove the body into a neighbouring house. A priest was sent for, and in a short time Rev. Father O'Flynn, C.C., Whitechurch, arrived and administered the last rites of the Church. The body was next placed on a car and removed to the residence at Monard of the deceased's father, where it still lies, and where it is expected an inquiry into the tragedy will be held. The deceased's relatives have made a full report to the I.R.A. authorities and the to I.R.A. liaison officer. The deceased was of splendid physique, being over six feet in height, and was a young man of excellent character. He was a member of the I.R.A., and was held in the greatest esteem not alone by his comrades in that body, but by all who knew him. He was the youngest of a family of three boys and a girl. It has been ascertained that deceased's watch, as well as his money, were missing from the body when it was discovered. MR. HEALY'S STORY. ——— “Believed the Revolver Empty” ——— THE MAN ON THE BICYCLE. ——— Interviewed by an “Examiner” representative, Mr. Daniel Healy, who was the deceased's companion on the occasion, told a story very similar to that outlined above. When they were halted the man was standing more or less in the ditch, where he had, apparently been concealed, and he was in a position below the level of the road. Mr. Healy was on that side of the car, and the armed man came to the car and felt his pockets, and asked him if he had any money. They were both then ordered to “get out of that car,” and they did so. Addressing Ahern, the man ordered him to hand over the money, and, Ahern refusing he threatened to shoot. Once he commenced counting “one, two, three,” but stopped again to demand the money. Finally, he again counted “one, two, three,” and as he uttered the word “three,” he fired killing Ahern. Here Mr. Healy interposed with an explanation of Ahern's determined refusal to part with the money, in spite of the man's threats. In the same district a man was held-up a considerable time ago, and money was demanded in the same fashion. This gentleman, too, persisted in refusing to hand over his money, as he guessed his assailant to be really unarmed. His guess proved correct. The revolver was either empty, or, more probably, a dummy weapon, so that the robber could not make good his threats to shoot. Consequently this gentleman escaped with his money. “It is only quite recently,” said Mr. Healy, “that Ahern told me this story. He must have misjudged the situation on Wednesday night, and believed that the man could not fire.” Mr. Healy added that he himself was under the impression that the man could not fire—that the revolver was either unloaded or a dummy. The repeated threats, without any attempt being made to put them into force, naturally tended to confirm this belief, and it was not until the shot had actually been discharged that Mr. Healy realised the “hold-up” was genuine, and that the man was prepared to shoot. The shooting, continued Mr. Healy, occurred about a quarter to half a mile beyond what is locally known as the “one-eyed bridge.” It was between quarter past and half past seven, and was almost dark, so that close as he was to him, Mr. Healy could not see his assailant very well, and consequently he is not able to give an accurate description of the man. He seemed to be well-dressed and was not masked, although his cap, which was a dark one, was pulled down over the forehead. When he spoke at first and said, “Put your hands up!” there did not seem to be anything unusual about his accent, but his subsequent remarks were made in an English accent. In Mr. Healy's opinion, however, the voice was disguised. When Ahern fell dead on the road Mr. Healy ran back towards Cork to warn the others coming along the road, as he feared there might be a gang of men working there instead of only the one who had accosted them with such tragic results. “Every minute,” said Mr. Healy, “I expected to get a bullet in my back as I was running.” The man, however, did not fire again. After running for about a quarter of a mile Mr. Healy met Mullane in his car with a few others. He stopped them and told them what had occurred, and after consultation they decided to make a detour via a boreen and get help at Mr. Daniel Walsh's. Mr. Healy, accompanied by a few others, continued on till they came out on the main road beyond where the shooting had occurred, and here they inquired at a cottage if Ahern had yet passed home. Mr. Healy was at that time not aware of his friend's fate. While they were at the cottage the pony passed them at a gallop. He had not bolted at first, but apparently something frightened him some time after the shooting. The car was empty, and they then realised that Ahern had been hit. A man riding on a bicycle next passed, remarking as he did so that there was a burglar “above there.” This man on the bicycle seemed to be very like the man who had shot Ahern, and in Mr. Healy's opinion, he was the same man. Mr. Healy was careful to explain, however, that he was by no means sure of this. His reasons for believing the two were the same man were various. Firstly, the description and tone of the voice were much the same. Secondly, the man on the bicycle had come from the direction of the shooting, and was not seen by anyone going in that direction, or was not seen by the men whom Mr. Healy met on the road. Thirdly, even if he saw Ahern's body he could not know definitely that there was a burglar on the road, as he was not present at the shooting. Fourthly, he cycled away, a most unusual thing for any ordinary passerby to do under the circumstances. A man named J. J. Murphy, of Coolowen, then went down to the scene of the shooting, followed by the little group of whom Mr. Healy was one. Murphy examined the body and said Ahern was dead. Mr. Healy then went over and knelt beside his dead friend. The others also knelt down on the roadside, and all commenced to pray. Mr. Healy recited the Act of Contrition, bending over Ahern's body, and then continued with the Rosary and other prayers. A priest had meantime been sent for, and when he arrived, Mr. Healy set off to break the sad news to deceased's family. The body was taken at first into a neighbour's house, Monard, yesterday, a jury having been sworn and the body viewed, on the application of the deceased's father the Foreman, with the assent of the jury, gave permission for the removal of the body to the Blarney Catholic Church. The inquest will be held at Blarney this morning. The remains were accompanied to the Church by a large number of friends and acquaintances, and the deepest sorrow was manifested on all sides. — The Cork Examiner 7 Oct. 1921

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IRISH FARMERS' UNION.    At a meeting of the North Liberty Branch of the Irish Farmers' Union held last evening, at which Mr. Tim Corcoran presided, a vote of condolence, on the proposition of Mr. Joseph Forrest, seconded by Mr. Maurice Burke, supported by all present, was passed unanimously to the parents of the late Mr. Maurice Christopher Aherne [sic] on his tragic death. — The Cork Examiner 7 October 1921

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THE CORK TRAGEDY. ——<•>—— EVIDENCE AT INQUEST. ——— GRAPHIC NARRATIVES. ——— Verdict of Murder At 12 o'clock yesterday, Mr. George B. Horgan, LL.B., solr., Deputy Coroner, held an inquest at Corcoran's Hotel, Blarney, to inquire into the circumstances of the death of Maurice Christopher Aherne [sic], 24. I.R.A., Monard, Whitechurch, who was shot dead while returning home from Cork on Wednesday night, 5th inst., on the public road at Rathpeacon, by some person at present unknown. All the arrangements for the inquest were in the hands of the I.R.A. police, who were represented at the inquest by the Brigade Officer. The following jury were sworn :—Messrs. Ed. Aherne (foreman), Ml. Buckley, Laurence McNamara, Patrick Sullivan, James O'Mahony, Timothy Forrest, Dl. Buckley (Kilcully), Jeremiah Crowley, Dl. Buckley, John Walsh, Daniel Delaney, Jas. O'Riordan, Edward Flynn, Edward Scully, and James Murphy. Maurice Ahern, father of the deceased, deposed that his son went into Cork to deliver milk twice daily. About 7.40 on the 5th inst. he was told by Mr. Daniel Healy, Coolowen, that his son was lying on the road, and that he (Mr. Healy) was afraid he was dead. The pony having come back with nobody on the car. Witness was going towards the place when Mr. Healy spoke to him. He then proceeded along the road and was taken into Mr. Lynch's house. He went into the house and there he saw his son dead. To the Coroner—Witness did not know how much money his son would be bringing home. The sums varied, but witness did not know the average amount. His son was selling witness's milk, but was keeping the money himself as he paid witness for the milk. A sum of £2 3s 0s was found on his body, but his watch was missing. To the Foreman—Witness could not say whether his son had ever brought home less than £2 3s 0d. Witness did not know the amounts of money his son brought home. To the Brigade Officer of the I.R.A. Police—The deceased left home that evening at 6 o'clock. He usually returned at half-past seven or eight o'clock. The £2 3s 0d was found in the deceased's hip pocket. When he came home at night he usually took the money out of his front pocket and counted it. When his clothes were examined on Wednesday night deceased had no money in his front pocket. To the Coroner—The watch deceased had was not very valuable. When witness met Mr. Healy it was fairly dark. Daniel Joseph Healy, accountant, employed by Messrs. Suttons, Ltd., South Mall, Cork, residing at Coolowen, was the next witness. He deposed that he met the deceased about a quarter to seven on Wednesday evening at Blackpool, near the church. Deceased was on his way home at the time. He had his pony and milk-cart with him and pulled up when he saw witness. Deceased, who lived not far from the witness, asked him if he would care for a lift. Witness acquiesced, and got into the van. They drove along the Commons road, going at a sling-trot, but now and again a little faster. It took them about 20 or 25 minutes to get to Rathpeacon. Coroner—What actually happened then? Witness, continuing, said they were going along the road after calling at a cottage, and were chatting together, when a man suddenly appeared at the lefthand side of the road. He ran towards them, flourishing a revolver, and ordered them to stop and put their hands up. It was dusky at the time. Witness here, in reply to the Coroner, gave a description of the man, added that from his general behaviour “there was no doubt he was an accomplished bandit.” Continuing his evidence, witness said, in reply to a question from the Coroner, that he did not see any bicycle about. He could see the man's revolver quite clearly. After ordering them to put up their hands, the man approached the side of the car nearest him, which was the side at which witness was sitting. Glancing down the road towards the city and still holding the revolver in his hand, the man said to witness “Have you any money on you?” Witness, replying to him said, “Surely a father of ten children, on a weekly salary, would not have much spare money.” When the man first spoke and told them to put up their hands, there was nothing unusual in his voice. But when he repeated witness's answer “Father of ten children?”—he spoke in what witness took to be an English accent. At the same time he felt witness's pocket and while doing so he continued “keeping an eye ” towards the city. After he had examined witness's pockets, the man leaned across witness and felt Ahern's pockets. The car was narrow and low, so that the man had not much difficulty in leaning over. He then said, “Get out of that car.” Deceased and witness both got out of the car, on the same side, namely that on which the man was standing. The man faced deceased first. Witness here commented that from his actions the man probably knew who he was looking for all right. He then said to the deceased “Give up the money.” The deceased refused, saying “I will not.” The man again demanded the money, and deceased said it was not his. The man then told deceased he would fire if deceased would not hand over the money, but deceased still refused. Again deceased was asked for the money several times under threats of firing, but he maintained his refusal to part with the money. This went on for some time, the conversation lasting from five to ten minutes—probably about seven minutes. Coroner—What happened then? Witness, continuing, said the man counted, “One, two, three”—but paused again to demand the money. Witness here interjected that the man, before this dialogue started, turned to the witness and asked whose was the money witness had. Witness replied “My employers,” and then being asked who they were, told him. The man then turned his attention to Ahern. Finally the man asked deceased under penalty of being shot to hand over the money, and when deceased once more refused, counted “One, two, three,” with a slight pause between each word. After he said “three” the man again asked for the money, and when the deceased refused the man fired. As the shot rang out, witness turned and ran towards the city. He ran about a quarter of a mile. He did not know then that the deceased had been killed. Deceased never uttered a sound when the shot was fired. Witness thought it might have been a blank shot, or have failed to hit Ahern. Answering the brigade officer of police, witness said when the man spoke first it seemed to be in an ordinary Southern accent. The man's search of both witness and deceased did not appear to have been for arms. Robbery was unquestionably the motive. The body was lying on the left hand side of the road going from Cork when next witness saw it. The head was facing the left-hand ditch, and the legs towards the centre of the road. It was possible for the man to have a bicycle concealed there. After the shot was fired witness ran down the road for about a quarter of a mile and met James Mullane and a boy. While he was telling Mullane about the occurrence he saw a cyclist passing, the man riding the bicycle having come from the direction of the shooting. He appeared to witness to be the same man as the man who had held them up, and witness remarked this to Mullane at the time. The cyclist passed quickly—in fact shot past like a flash. Coroner—Riding very quickly? Witness—Oh, very fast. Continuing, witness said there was a down hill at that particular spot. Witness had his back turned and did not see the cyclist until the cyclist was actually passing him. Witness was talking and did not hear everything the man said. Mullane told him the cyclist had said, “There is a burglar above there,” but witness, who was talking himself, only caught the words “——above there.” A Juror—Would it have been a “murder” above there? Witness—I did not hear it myself, but Mullane said “burglar.” Witness, continuing said the cyclist passed so quickly that they had not the time to stop him, even though he (witness) suspected the man was the same as he who had held them up. Witness and his companions made a detour, to get help, as he thought there might be a gang of assailants there, and came out on the road beyond where the shooting took place. Returning he found the body in the position already described—on the right side going towards the city, on the left going towards the country. To the Foreman—Witness frequently got a lift home from the deceased though more often from John Joe Murphy. It would not be possible for the cyclist to pass along the road without seeing the body. A juror here asked was the body lying face downwards or on its back, and the witness replied, “On its back, not face downwards.” The juror remarked that that would account for the money having been left in the hip pocket, although there was none in the front pocket, and the watch too, was gone. Dr, Michael Donovan, Whitechurch, stated that he examined the body of deceased on Thursday evening at Mr. Ahern's residence at Monard. He found there was what appeared to be a revolver wound at the inner side of the left eye. This was an entrance wound. At the back of the head there was a larger wound which witness took to be an exit wound. The bullet passed in almost a straight line through the head, the wounds being almost opposite. There was a superficial wound on the left eyebrow such as could be caused by a fall. It was not a deep wound—merely superficial. Shock due to a bullet passing through the brain was the cause of death. Witness did not find any particles of lead or anything of that nature. Death could be instantaneous from such a wound. James Mullane, Monard, Whitechurch, said that on the evening in question, about twenty-past seven, he was driving home in the car when he saw Mr. Healy running towards him. Mr. Healy, who looked very excited, told witness to stop, and said “Don't go up that road as there is a robber there and he has attacked Maurice Ahern.” Mr. Healy added that he heard the explosion and ran away. While conversing with him witness saw a cyclist who had come down the road, pass them. Neither witness nor Mr. Healy saw him approach. After passing them and when he had got a distance of twenty yards, the cyclist shouted back “There is a burglar above there.” The cyclist, who did not stop, was going very quickly. Mr. Healy then said to witness, referring to the cyclist, “That must be he.” Witness made a detour. He wanted to go up the road but the others would not let him, for fear there might be a gang of assailants there. They consequently made a detour, as Mr. Healy had described, and went for help, after which they went to where the body was lying in the position already described by Mr. Healy. A juror commented on the cyclist's strange remark, and said he wondered why the cyclist said nothing about the body, when he could not have failed to see it. It was very suspicious, and he thought it showed the cyclist was at least concerned in the affair. This concluded the evidence. The Coroner said, in summing up, that they had not so much light yet thrown on the identity of the man who had actually committed the terrible deed, but it was quite clear that the deceased was murdered by some person at present unknown. They could only hope that this unknown person would be discovered and captured and that he would be brought to justice. The evidence showed very clearly that the motive was robbery and he suggested that the jury return a verdict of murder by some person unknown, on the public highway. The jury then found as follows :—“The deceased, Maurice Christopher Ahern, was murdered on the public highroad at Rathpeacon, County Cork, on the 5th day of October, 1921, by being shot in the head with a revolver by a person unknown, whose object was robbery.” The jury, the Coroner and the Brigade Officer of Police all expressed sympathy with the relatives of the deceased. THE FUNERAL. The funeral of Mr. Ahern took place almost immediately after the inquest had concluded, from Blarney Church, to which the body was removed Thursday night for Garrycloyne. The cortege was immense, and large numbers walked after the hearse. Hundreds of cars and traps of all description were present. The chief mourners were :—Maurice Ahern (father), Mrs. Ahern (mother), Denis and John Ahern (brothers), Miss Nora Ahern (sister), Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cashman and Mr. and Mrs. Denis Cashman (uncles and aunts), Mr. and Mrs. David Kenneally (do.), Mrs. Harte (aunt), Daniel Delaney, John and Mrs. Ahern, Mrs. Cashman (Killeagh), Patrick Ahern, Tom, Michael and Denis Ahern, Edward and John Ahern, etc. (cousins), Mr. P. Ryan, Relieving Officer, and Mr. Wm. Ryan. As already stated there was an immense attendance of the general public, and a number of beautiful wreaths were placed on the grave. The officiating clergymen were :—Very Rev. M. Canon Barrett, P.P., Blarney; Rev. Father O'Flynn, C.C., Whitechurch, and Rev. Father Whalan, C.C., Blarney. The funeral arrangements were carried out successfully by T. Seacy, Undertaker, The Square, Blackpool. — The Cork Examiner 8 October 1921

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MARRIAGE AHERN—O'CALLAGHAN—On Oct. 4th, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farran, by the Rev. B. McKenna, C.C., Daniel J. Ahern, Carnody, Dripsey, to Ellen Mary (Ciss), daughter of Dan D. and Mrs. O'Callaghan, Currahaly, Farran. — The Cork Examiner 18 October 1921

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Boy Scouts Rally [. . .] This is the first rally of the scouts since last spring and the council wishes to make it the most successful rally ever held in Arlington. The committee in charge, Charles H. Stevens, chairman; James H. Jones and George E. Ahern, have worked hard and boys arranged a program that is sure to provide most interesting. — Arlington Advocate 21 October 1921

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"Big Dan" Ahern Now Undisputed Champion Hartford Police Sergeant Tallest "Cop" in World, Looming Up One and One-Half Inches Above Representative of Woolworth Building City. Sergeant Daniel B. Ahern, known throughout the city as "Big Dan," is no longer merely Hartford's largest policeman. He is now the tallest policeman in the world. Several months ago enterprising "boosters" of the New York police department busied themselves with the collection of data regarding towering bluecoats, with the object of comparing one of their "giants" with the village and hamlet coppers throughout the civilized world. And the result of their investigation was the hailing of a New York policeman as the "tallest policeman in the world." He was said to be 6 feet, 6 inches tall in his stocking feet. But the news hunters who exploited their idol's picture on first pages and in magazines and feature sections overlooked Hartford and its big guardian, and "Big Dan" promptly kicked off his shoes and, upon official measurement, registered 6 feet, 7 1/2 inches in height. Sergeant Ahern is very modest in announcing his claim to the title and refuses to pose for a full-length photo, but his friends have taken up the fight and the metropolitan boosters have been notified that they are much in the shade. According to the data obtained by them for the idolizing of their own candidate "Big Dan" Ahern is the tallest policeman in the world. — Hartford Daily Courant 12 November 1921

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Storm Damage Gangs of men were hustled out of bed Sunday night to try and cope with the storm, but their best effort availed little. The men, under Tree Warden Daniel M. Daley, Town Engineer George E. Ahern, and Wire Superintendant Mason, worked hard and well but their work in many cases went for naught on Monday night when the wind freshened materially, prostrating many more poles and trees and undoing a large part of the work accomplished during the day. Many orchards were ruined, by the trees being split. Shade trees as well as ornamental bushes suffered heavily and in many instances were ruined. — Arlington Advocate 2 December 1921

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TWO MEN ARRESTED James Mastrone, of 170 Brooklawn avenue, and Frank Ahearn, a boxer, of 1279 Park avenue, were arrested last night at the entrance of a dance hall on Fairfield avenue on charges of breach of the peace. Special Policeman Dunnigan, who took them into custody, claimed they interfered with him while he was engaged in quieting three boisterous sailors. — Bridgeport Telegram 29 March 1922

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SIX MEN CONVICTED IN THE CITY COURT    Peter Lecharty, of 652 Harral avenue, who smashed a bottle over the head of Traffic Policeman Daniel A. Fitzroy on John street Tuesday night, was fined $10 and costs.    Convicted of robbing 15 gas meters of $58 dollars in quarters, Fred C, Smith of Capitol avenue was sent to jail for six months and fined $100 and costs when arraigned in the City court yesterday morning. The money claimed to have been stolen will be turned over to the Bridgeport Gas Light company.    James Mastrono of 470 Brooklawn avenue was fined $10 and Frank Ahearn of 1279 Park avenue was fined $5 for participating in disturbance in front of a dance hall on Fairfield avenue Tuesday night. — Bridgeport Telegram 30 March 1922

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BRIDGEPORT BOY AT POLI'S IS WELCOMED HOME    Dr. and Mrs. E. F. McGovern of Lafayette street, entertained last night in honor of Will and Gladys Ahern, who are playing at the Poli theatre this week. Mr. Ahern is the brother of Mrs. McGovern, and has travelled through the United States in many Western acts. Mrs. Ahern is a native of Omaha.    The affair last night included novelty acts by the guests, singing and dancing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hansen of Stamford; Mr. and Mrs. William Ziska of New York city; Edward Lewis of Bridgeport; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McGovern, Dr. and Mrs. McGovern and Will and Gladys Ahern.    It is just three and one-half years since Mr. Ahern visited his Bridgeport home. The party did double duty as both a welcome home affair and a farewell event. For the team, Will and Gladys, expect to leave shortly on a foreign circuit tour, which will include Africa and England. They will be gone about nine months. — Bridgeport Post 4 July 1922

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CHAUFFEUR MECHANIC, six years experience, expert driver, courteous and reliable, wishes private position; city or country. George D. Ahearn, 1279 Park Ave., City or Morningside 8835, New York. — Bridgeport Telegram 10 July 1922

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12-Year-Old Boy, Eager for Errand, Struck by Stratford Man One boy is dying, another is in critical condition and a woman was severely injured as the result of three accidents yesterday in which automobiles and street cars were concerned. Eagerness to earn a dime or quarter by carrying a woman's handbag may cost 12 year old Pierre Genignani of 95 High street his life. He tried to outrun several companions across Stratford avenue near the railroad viaduct to solicit luggage-laden passengers leaving the steamer Park City at 6:15 o'clock, when he dashed into the path of an automobile driven by David Ahearn of Main street, Stratford, The fender of the car knocked the boy down and his skull was fractured. Wheels of the car passed over his body causing grave internal injuries. Witnesses say they saved the boy further injuries when Ahearn, under stress of excitement, started to back his automobile over the prostrate boy a second time. Horrified cries from the sidewalks warned him. Ahearn was placed under arrest and charged formally with reckless driving. He was released in bonds of $1,000. Dr. E. J. Susslin removed the injured boy to St. Vincent's hospital where it was said late last night his death was momentarily expected.  . . .  — Bridgeport Telegram 26 July 1922

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CORONER TO HOLD HEARING IN CASE OF INJURED BOY An imminent death hearing into the accident in which 12-year-old Pierre Gengignani, of 95 High street was struck and knocked down by an auto on Stratford avenue Tuesday night, is to be held by Coroner John J. Phelan at the Court House this morning at 9:30 o'clock. The driver of the car, David Ahearn, of Stratford, will testify. — Bridgeport Telegram 27 July 1922

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DENOUNCES ACTS BY DEVALERA AND FOLLOWERS State Friends of Irish Freedom Urge Repudiation of “Envoys” NEW HAVEN, Dec. 31.—Denouncing the killing of women and children by followers of Eamon De Valera as murder, and the destruction of business enterprises, buildings, roads, etc., as warfare against the people of Ireland, and characterizing these acts as attempts on the part of a small minority to terrorize the irish people and thus gain control of the Irish Free State, the Friends of Irish Freedom, at their state convention in New Haven last night, adopted resolutions urging the friends of Ireland to cease their contributions to the so-called Irish envoys now in America and to unite with the irish people in the peaceful and ultimate establishment of an Irish Republic, totally independent of Great Britain.  . . .  The State council includes  . . .  Mrs. E. Ahearn of Winsted,  . . .  — Bridgeport Telegram 1 January 1923

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N. E. FIRE CHIEFS ELECT LOCAL MAN OFFICIAL BOSTON, July 12.—Fire department heads of New England cities and towns meeting here today formed the New England Association of Fire chiefs. Chief John P. Doyle. of Wellesley, was elected president. Other officers are first vice president John C. Moran, Hartford, second vice president P. J. Hurley, Holyoke; secretary treasurer J. W. O'Hearn, Watertown. The state vice presidents inlcude John C. Tabor, Boston, A. J. Cole, Woonsocket, R. I., and D. B. Johnson, Bridgeport. Among the members of the board of directors, are former Chief R. D. Weeks, of Providence, and former chief Peter E. Walsh, of Boston. — Bridgeport Telegram 13 July 1922

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THE QUEENSTOWN CALL.    We have received a telegram from the United States Lines at Cork contradicting the statement published on July 31 that the steamers of this company were ceasing to call at Queenstown. The company say[s]:—    “The facts are as follows :—Our steamship President Adams, from New York, arrived off the Daunt light-vessel at 4 a.m. on July 28, and our company's special pilot (Aherne), who had been awaiting the arrival of the vessel boarded her three miles south-south-west of Roche's Point, bringing her to an anchorage at 4.30 a.m. G.M.T. Having landed fifty-six out of sixty-three Queenstown passengers and the Cork and Queenstown mails only (the other Irish mails were carried on to Plymouth at the request of the Cork postmaster), the President Adams proceeded for Plymouth at 5.45, all well.” — The Times 7 August 1922

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ANSONIA, Sept.4.—Miss Mae Ahearn, of the A. B. C. company office, is spending the week in Springfield, Mass. — Bridgeport Telegram 5 September 1922

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AT BENICIA The navy set at Benicia, stimulated by the deb set is setting out on a busy season, coordinating their affairs with Mare Island. Miss Ransom O'Hern was one of the week's hostesses at the historic old barracks, entertaining in honor of Miss Mildred Van Dorn, niece of Admiral and Mrs. J. S. McKean, spending the summer at the Navy Yard. — Oakland Tribune 15 October 1922

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DEAD MAN LABELLED “SHOT AS SPY.”    The body of a man named William Aherne, aged 30, was found at Bishopstown, near Cork, at about 9.30 o'clock on Tuesday evening. On the body was a label inscribed, “Shot as spy.—I.R.A.” Aherne was a native of the district. The body was brought by national soldiers into Cork Hospital. A military inquiry will be held. — Irish Times 9 November 1922

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COUNTY TIPPERARY    On Sunday evening as a result of the week-end sweeping operations the following prisoners were brought to Clonmel—Andrew Corbett, Mardyke, Killenaule ; Thomas Carroll, Fethard ; John Smith, Garryguile; Fethard ; Joseph Gorman, Fethard ; T. White, Tullacussane ; E. King, The Green, Fethard ; Thomas Butler, Ballinamult ; James Hearn, Knockboy ; Michael Morrissey, Ballydoyle ; Thomas Tyrrel, Valley, Fethard ; Patrick Ryan, Fethard. The prisoners had no arms, but despatches were found on two of them, advising men to dump arms for the present, as that national columns were in too strong force. — Irish Times 6 December 1922

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NAVY SET Miss Ransom O'Hern was hostess at a birthday supper party on Monday evening at her home in the Benicia arsenal. Miss O'Hern is the eldest daughter of Colonel E. P. O'Hern, commanding officer of the arsenal—a popular navy girl. — Oakland Tribune 24 December 1922

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ENTERTAINMENT GIVEN AT BIRTHDAY PARTY A birthday party was given in honor of Miss Helen Morris at the home of Miss Mae Hearn of 168 Berkshire avenue, Tuesday night. One feature of the evening was a mock marriage performed by Miss Mae Slais as minister; Miss Violet Figler, as the bride; and Miss Barbara Slais, as the bridegroom. Piano selections were given by Miss Lena Cooper. After a chicken supper had been served dancing was enjoyed. Guests were present from Holyoke, Providence, New Haven and Bridgeport including Miss Mae and Miss Barbara Slais, Miss Henrietta Czarnecki, Miss Violet Figler, Miss Gladys Cable, Miss Bessie Shulman, Miss Helen Somers, Miss Lena Cooper, Miss Helen Morris, Miss Marion Banks, Miss Mae and Miss Nellon Hearn, Miss June Corea, Willin Money, Edward Armington, Arthur Carey, Andrew Crawford, L. Godfrey, Charles Higgins, Daniel Ahearn, Peter DeRosa, George McDonough, Emmerson Baker, George McLain, and Charles Leonard. — Bridgeport Telegram 22 February 1923

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Vallejo Party Is Touring in South VALLEJO, March 22.—Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. R. G. Coman, Lieutenant Commander J. B. Oldendorf and the Misses Ransom O'Hern and Katherine Cox are touring the southern part of the state this week according to word received at the yard by relatives and friends. — Oakland Tribune 22 March 1923

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THE DOCKET SYSTEM.    Mr. Wm. Ahearn, who represented the Cork Butter Market Trustees, gave evidence of the system prevailing in the market by which a document issued by the trustees was attached to each quantity of butter weighed there. That docket could not be altered, and there was a severe penalty for tampering or altering it. He suggested that all fresh butter should be bought under some supervision in the markets and in the country towns. Samples should be taken now and then by the Civic Guard or some other authority, and if found deficient there should be prosecutions.    Replying to Sir John Keane, witness said he would leave the matter of grading a voluntary one. His opinion was that butter should be bought under some supervision, as there was a great deal of bad butter being made in the country.    Replying to Mr. Butler, witness said there was very little butter sold in the Cork Butter Market at the present time. That was due, firstly, to railway and other troubles, and also to the shippers going about and buying the article in the country markets.    The Commission adjourned until 10.30 to-day. — The Cork Examiner 28 March 1923

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TWENTY-THREE TO GET DIPLOMAS AT STRATFORD HIGH STRATFORD, June 20.—(Special to the Telegram) Twenty-three girls and fifteen boys will receive diplomas tomorrow night at the graduation exercises of the Stratford High School. Agnes Louise Snyder is valedictorian and Harold Carter, salutatorian. Diplomas will be presented to the graduates by Frederick G. Taylor, president of the Board of Education. Those who will receive diplomas are  . . . Margaret Ellen Ahern,  . . .  — Bridgeport Telegram 21 June 1923

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FIRE CHIEFS END CONVENTION AND RETURN TO HOMES The three-day first annual convention of the New England Fire Chiefs Association closed at the Stratford hotel here yesterday noon with the election of Chief John C. Moran, of Hartford, as president for the ensuing year, and with Boston, Mass. named as the convention city for the next year. Chief Daniel E. Johnson, of this city, was named second vice-president of the association. Other officers elected follow: Chief Patrick J. Hurley, of Holyoke, Mass. first vice-president, Chief John W. O'Hearn, of Watertown, Mass., secretary and treasurer, and Chief David A. DeCourcey, of Winchester, Mass., sergeant-at-arms.  . . .  On motion of Past President Doyle, of Wellesley, Mass., it was unanimously voted to pay Secretary Treasurer John W. O'Hearn, of Watertown, Mass., $100 for his [services for the] past year, but that he would not [?] of $300 for the current year. Chief O'Hearn thanked the members for their kind consideration, stating that he would accept the $100 for the current year, but that he would not take the present year's salary unless the association was in strong financial condition. It has been largely through the efforts of Past President Doyle and Secretary-Treasurer O'Hearn that the association has flourished within its first year. . . .  — Bridgeport Telegram 23 June 1923

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Extra Added Attraction THE LOCAL BOY WILL AHERN Assisted by Gladys Ahern in A SPINNING ROMANCE NOTE—Will Ahern is the originator of Russian dancing while spinning a rope. — Bridgeport Telegram 28 June 1923

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DISTRESSING FATALITY AT ARKLOW YOUNG BANK CLERK DROWNED WHILE BATHING UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT AT RESCUE A sorrowful and distressing fatality occurred at Arklow on Thursday involving the death under very tragic circumstances of a young man named Arthur Joseph Ahern, who was aged about 20, and who was the third son of Mr. P.J. Ahern, the widely known and respected teacher of Coolgreany National Schools. Mr. Ahern proceeded shortly after noon with his brother and a young lad named Dermot Hall to bathe at the North Beach, at a spot situated a couple of hundred yards from the Chemical Works. It appears he was not an efficient swimmer, and as far as can be ascertained, he got into difficulties in the strong undercurrents which it is stated, abound at the spot. His brother, who is a non-swimmer, threw towards him a pair of swimming wings which he himself had been using but he failed to grasp them, and sank, and then young Hall swam towards the drowning man and made an earnest, though unsuccessful, attempt at rescue. Unfortunately the three young men with a young lad named Laurence Byrne, who also very pluckily did all in his power to assist, were the only persons bathing in the place at this particular time, and when the alarm was given, and other persons were attracted to the scene, Mr. Ahern had disappeared from view, and all efforts of others persons who entered the water to locate him proved unavailing. With great promptitude a boat and net were procured and in a short time afterwards with the aid of the net, the body was discovered and removed to the shore, where pending the arrival of the doctor, artificial respiration methods were applied by Mr. Thomas Kelly, who holds the Royal Humane Society testimonial and who assisted by Mr. James Larkin, who had also participated in the search. Meanwhile Dr. Byrne arrived as did also Father Murnane, C.C., and Father Breen, P.P., and everything humanly possible was tried to restore animation but unhappily without success. The very sad occurrence naturally created a painful sensation in the town, as by all who knew him the deceased, who was of bright cheerful and friendly disposition was held in high esteem. A more tragic feature was imparted to the melancholy occurrence by the fact that the last Mr. Ahern, who occupied a position in the London county West and Pans Bank at Newbury had only arrived in Arklow on Saturday last with the object of spending his holidays with his parents there. With them very sincere and widespread sympathy is felt in the mournful affliction which has befallen them. The Civic Guard communicated the facts of the occurrence to Mr. James Murray, the coroner for East Wicklow who having made personally inquiries and satisfied himself that the affair was purely accidental, decided that an inquest was not necessary. It is significant that this is the third bathing fatality which has occurred at this part of the beach in recent years and as indicating that it is not without its dangerous elements. A resident of Ferrybank, who has several years close acquaintance with the place, stated that the storm of February last swept away the sand round the pilings which were driven there several years ago leaving holes that would mean disaster for non swimmers inclined to over daring. — Wicklow People 11 August 1923

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APPOINTMENTS Commissioner Enright, on Tuesday, October 16, swore in 200 new patrolmen and sent them to the school of instruction. No. 657 if the last man appointed from the eligible list. Those appointed are as follows:  . . .  Hubert F. Ahearn  . . .  — Brooklyn Standard Union October 1923

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FIND HARVARD GUIDE DYING. Police Seek Men Seen to Throw Him From Car—Victim Succumbs. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Aug. 5. The police are investigating the mysterious death of John Ahearn, 50 years old, who was picked up shortly before midnight last night in an unconscious condition on the sidewalk on Boyleston [sic] Street, a short distance from Harvard Square. According to the police story, Ahearn, who was known to them as a guide at Harvard College, was seen by passersby as he was thrown from a taxicab onto the sidewalk on Boyleston Street. The police say the taxicab drove up to the sidewalk and the man was thrown out by a number of men. He was taken to the Cambridge Hospital in an unconscious condition and did not regain consciousness. He died about 3 o'clock this morning. The attending physicians say there are no marks of violence on the man's body. All inquiries were referred to Medical Examiner David C. Dow. Dr. Dow would say nothing except that he would perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death. — New York Times 6 August 1924

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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Hearne of Main St. are the proud parents of a baby boy born Wednesday at the Choate Memorial Hospital. MARY E. AHERN BEAUTY PARLOR 211 MAIN ST., WOBURN Tel. Woburn 1597 Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p. m. All Branches of Beauty Culture. — Woburn Daily Times 15 August 1924

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P. J. Ahern of the O'Dwyer and Ahern store was stricken with paralysis that affected his whole left side early this morning. He was reported to be resting easily this afternoon. Mr. Ahern had shown no signs of illness up to the time of his stroke, having been actively engaged in business routine regularly. — The Daily Texarkanian? 10 September 1924

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SUNSHINE CLUB FOR BOYS AND GIRLS New Sunbeams Who Wish Correspondents  . . . Martha Ohern, 11, 3 Rosser road, Winnipeg — Winnipeg Free Press 3 January 1925

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FREE STATE OFFICERS DISMISSED.    The Dublin Gazette last night announced that the commissions of Major William Stapleton and Major Patrick L. Aherne have been cancelled, and that these officers have been dismissed from the National Army as from January 3.    The Free State Army authorities announced on December 29 the dismissal of 25 non-commissioned officers and 16 men suspected of association with an ex-officers' movement to subject the Government to unconstitutional pressure. It was then added that two majors had been suspended, and had been invited to show cause why their commissions should not be cancelled. — The Times 7 January 1925

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Vallejans to Party Events During Week Mrs. John M. Eggelson presided at a bridge tea at the Green Tree Inn early this week to a small group of friends. Her guests were: Mrs. Heber McLean, Mrs. E. R. Gergen, Mrs. Francis I. Fenten, Mrs. Dailey Connolly, Mrs. Charles Quinby, Mrs. Gustav H. Bowman and Miss Katherine O'Hern. — Oakland Tribune 6 September 1925

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MARRIAGES NEWMAN : AHERNE.—On the 7th Nov., at St. Richard's Church, Haywards Heath, by the Rev. W. Johnson Jones, assisted by the Rev. H. Livesy, FREDERICK GEORGE NEWMAN, second son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Newman, of Christchurch, New Zealand, to PRISCILLA EUNICE, youngest daughter of the late WILLIAM AHERNE, Esq., and of Mrs. Aherne, Tower Holme, Pevensey Bay, Sussex. — The Times 12 November 1925

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Winton Accident: What might have been a serious accident happened on Xmas Eve when Jack Ahern was run over by a car driven by Jim Ewan and had the misfortune to have his leg broken and ankle sprained. He is now in the Hospital. and doing as well as can be expected. Onlookers say it is a wonder he was not killed as he finished up underneath the car. Ahern was riding his bicycle from the railway station and Ewan was proceeding to the Winton Hotel when the cyclist, to avoid the car, made for the hotel. It appears that both became flustered and the car eventually finished up under the hotel verandah, knocking out two of the verandah posts in its career. — The Longreach Leader 31 December 1925

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Winton The many friends of Jack Ahern will be pleased to hear that he is progressing well in the Hospital with his broken leg, the result of his recent motor accident. — The Longreach Leader 8 January 1926

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Winton Mr. Jack Ahern left by last Sunday night's train for Townsville to have an examination of his leg, which he had broken last Christmas Eve as the result of an accident when a motor car ran into him whilst riding a push bike. So far the bone has not knitted and it is hoped the examination will reveal the cause. — The Longreach Leader 19 March 1926

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Officers Are Assigned to Artillery School LAWTON, Ok., April 8.—The following orders have been received at the Field Artillery School headquarters at Fort Sill: . . . Major Leon [sic] J. Ahern, general staff, field artillery, is relieved from detail [as] a member of the general staff corps and from assignment to the general staff with troops, effective upon completion of his present tour of foreign service, and is assigned as a student advanced course this fall at the Field Artillery School. . . .  — Dallas Morning News 9 April 1926

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Royal Army Medical Corps Maj. M. D. Ahern to be Lt.-Col., 18th Aug. 1926, and remains secd. [seconded], vice Lt.-Col. R. T. Brown to ret. pay. — The London Gazette 3 September 1926

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Married On Wednesday afternoon, September 15th at 3 o'clock, Miss Pauline Agnes Zeiner, daughter of Mrs. Mary Harvey, of 38 Norcross street, and Everett James Ahern, of 12 Summer street, son of the late Frank A. Ahern, were united in marriage at the St. Agnes rectory by Rev. Fr. J. J. Leonard, who performed the single ring ceremony. The bride was in a gown of Alice blue georgette, over pink satin. She wore a black picture hat and carried pink roses and delphinium. Miss Loretta Tynan attended as bridesmaid and wore a gown of apricot georgette over pale yellow satin, with a black picture hat and carried tea roses. After the ceremony, supper was served to the bridal party at the Hotel Bellevue. Following a wedding trip to New York and Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Ahern will make their home at 38 Norcross street, this town. — Arlington Advocate 17 September 1926

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COAST GUARD SHIPS IN CONN. WATERS GOING TO FLORIDA Destroyers Are Ordered to Speed to Assistance of Hurricane-Swept Area. NEW LONDON, Sept. 20.—Four Coast Guard destroyers stationed in northern waters were ordered today to speed to Florida to give all assistance possible on land and sea to the area swept by Saturday's hurricane. The ships directed to sail immediately for Miami are the Patterson, out of New York City, with Lieutenant- Commander James L. Ahearn in charge, and three destroyers of the New London patrol area, the Downes, with Lieutenant-Commander Fred A. Nichols, the Cassin with Lieutenant-Commander Philip F. Roach and the Shaw, with Lieutenant- Commander Raymond L. Jack. The ships carrying 368 officers and men will load with food at New York and will pick up Captain Harry G. Hamlet, commander of the destroyer forces, at the Delaware breakwater. Dr. H. A. Tyler acting assistant surgeon, was on one of the boats. — Bridgeport Telegram 21 September 1926

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Accident The many friends of Miss Frances Ahern, of 21 Webster street, will be pleased to learn that she is able to go out again after having been confined to the house several weeks from the effects of a fall. — Arlington Advocate 4 March 1927

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Given Washington Post LAWTON, Ok., March 12 (Sp).—Maj. Leo J. Ahern, Field Artillery, is detailed in the inspector general's department at Washington, effective Sept. 21. — Dallas Morning News 13 March 1927

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KNIGHTS FERRY KNIGHTS FERRY, July 27.—Mrs. M. J. Ahearn, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Ahearn and daughters and Maurice A. Ahearn, all of Stockton, were the guests of Mr. T. H. Frowse and family Sunday. — Modesto News-Herald 28 July 1927

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Mrs. Andrea Healey, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Healey and Mrs. David Ahearn of Ansonia, the mother of Mrs. William Healey motored on Sunday to Woodside and Jamaica, Long Island, to visit friends. — Bridgeport Telegram 26 September 1927

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Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ahern, Miss Virginia and Miss Rosemary Ahern, of Babson Park, Fla., are stopping at the Biltmore. — The Atlanta Constitution 29 July 1928

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[photo] Mrs. M. J. Ryan, Jr., has had as her house guests during the past week or so Miss Katherine O'Hern and Miss Muriel Kline. The visitors motored from San Francisco and were honor guests at a luncheon given by their hostess at The Californian last Saturday at which the bethrothal of Miss Pauline Ebbert to Robert Pusey was announced. The group includes, left to right, Miss Kline, Mrs. James Doyle, sister of Mrs. Ryan, who assisted in entertaining the visitors; Miss O'Hern and Mrs. Ryan. — The Fresno Bee 4 November 1928

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William Aherne, 41, of Talisin-street, Scotland-road, Liverpool, was walking across Kirkdale-road on Friday night, when he was knocked down by motor-car. The driver immediately pulled up, and when Aherne was released from beneath the car he was found to have suffered cuts to the face and head. While waiting for the ambulance it was noticed that Aherne was choking. A dentist who happened to be passing examined the man's mouth and found that his false teeth had been wrenched out of place. The lower set had lodged at the back of the man's throat and a wire attachment had hooked in the flesh. The dentist with difficulty extricated the teeth, and Aherne was removed to the Stanley Hospital. — The Times 19 November 1928

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JUDGE AHERN UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT ——— Within Authority in Duffy Contempt Proceedings    Judge Crosby of the Supreme Court has dismissed the petition of attorney Robert Goodman for a writ of prohibition against Judge Timothy J. Ahern of the Roxbury Municipal Court to prevent him from taking action in contempt proceedings against William Duffy of 6 Waverly st., Roxbury, for failure to respond to a summons to appear before the poor debtor session of that court.    Duffy claimed that the summons was not served upon him, but this was denied by Samuel Semiansky of 336 Blue Hill av., who testified that he served on Duffy a summons in a dark hallway of the house of the latter.    Judge Crosby sustained the contention of Asst. Atty. Gen. Roger Clapp that Judge Ahern acted within his authority. — The Boston Globe 21 February 1929

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Two Boys Missing On Hike to South SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28—Police of California cities between San Francisco and Los Angeles are searching for William J. Ahern, 14, and his companion, Bob Taylor, who left Friday morning, presumably for a hike. They have not been seen since, although a telegram received from Santa Cruz declared that they were "all right." In the opinion of William J. Ahern, father of the boy, his son is probably bound for Los Angeles. He is five feet eight inches tall, with brown eyes and black hair, weighing 130 pounds. His home is at 480 Thirty-fourth avenue. — Oakland Tribune 28 February 1929

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Brooklyn Lawyer Honored Fred M. Ahern, who for a number of years was Assemblyman from the Tenth District, has been selected for the honor of a degree of Doctor of Laws by the faculty of St. Bonaventure College. Mr. Ahern is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School. — Brooklyn Standard Union 4 June 1929

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Ahearns at Bear Mountain Mr. and Mrs. George Ahearn of Berry street, are spending three weeks at Bear Mountain, N.Y. — Brooklyn Standard Union 17 July 1929

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Wedding The wedding of Miss Mary Elizabeth Higgins, daughter of Mrs. Malvina Higgins of 18 Jay street, and Robert Joseph Ahern, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ahern of 21 Webster street, Arlington, took place on Thanksgiving morning at [illegible] o'clock in the Church of St. John the Evangelist, North Cambridge. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joseph J. Leonard who was also celebrant of the nuptial mass that followed. Miss Frances Ahern, sister of the bridegroom was the bridesmaid, and James J. Higgins, brother of the bride was the best man. The bride wore white crepe de chine with veil and carried white roses. The bridesmaid was attired in tan brown velvet with hat to match and carried tea roses. A reception and wedding breakfast followed the church ceremony at the home of the bride's mother on Jay street. Only immediate members of both families and relatives attended the reception. After a wedding trip to New York Mr. and Mrs. Ahern will reside in Arlington. The bride is a native of this city and daughter of the late Patrolman James Higgins of the Somerville police, and Mrs. Malvina Higgins. She is a graduate of the Somerville schools. — Somerville Journal 6 December 1929

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