This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nbrown131 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.unknown/7389.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Boston Journal April 30, 1870 CRIMINAL MATTERS In the Municipal Court yesterday, Judge Chamberlain presiding, the number of prisoners in the dock was 22, of whom 16 were for drunkenness. A youth named Charles H. Thompson was arraigned on a complaint containing three counts, charging him with breaking and entering the printing offices of Messrs Learned,Thompson & Co. (Boston Shipping List), and stealing $50 worth of type. The other two counts charge the accused with breaking and entering the office of John H. Mansur & Son, on two occasions, on one of which, it is alleged he stole $4 worth of postage and revenue stamps, and on the other, clothing valued at $8. A brief examination resulted in the accused being committed for trial in default of bail in $2000. _____________________________________ Boston Journal May 11, 1870 CRIMINAL MATTERS In the Superior Court, criminal session yesterday, Rockwell J., the following sentences were imposed: Charles H. Thompson, breaking and entering the office of the Shipping List, and larceny therein, three years hard labor in state prison. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.