A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45538 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator Article Date: February 25 1899 Article Description: News from Massachusetts Article Text: News from Massachusetts >From our Boston Correspondent. The Rev. Fr. MULLEN, S. J., president of Boston College, has resumed his lecture on Christian doctrine in the College Hall. >From our Boston Correspondent. A debating society for the freshmen of Boston College has been organized with the following officers elected: President, T. W. CROWLEY; Vice-President, Frederick McDONOUGH; Secretary, M. T. FEELEY; Treasurer, John TURNER; Censor, M. T. LARKIN. >From our Boston Correspondent. St. Mary’s Young Men’s Catholic Association of North End gave a social at their rooms, corner of Cooper and North Margin Streets, Feb. 14. Ex-Representative P. J. CARROLL, ex-Representative C. H. TOLAND, Councilman BRADLEY and Thomas CLOUGHERTY and other prominent North Enders were present. >From our Boston Correspondent. A sacred concert was given in the Boston Theatre Feb. 12 under the auspices of the choir of St. James’ Church. Fifty members of the Boston Symphony orchestra assisted, and also these soloists: Miss Elizabeth A. CLAHANE and Miss Anna C. WESTERVEIL, sopranos; Miss Pauline WOLTMAN, contralto; Mr. Daniel J. MURPHY, tenor, Mr. William H. SMITH, baritone, and Mr. Percy Fenton HUNT, basso. Sig. Augusti ROTOLI was the conductor. >From our Boston Correspondent. The annual charity matinee in aid of the Home for Destitute Catholic Children in Harrison Avenue was held at the Tremont Theatre Monday of last week. Mrs. Miriam O’Leary COLLINS, assisted by Messrs. Carlton CHILDS, John H. CULLEN, John J. CANTWELL, and seven young ladies, presented that favorite farce of the museum, “Wanted, One Thousand Milliners.” Then, for the event of the afternoon, Mr. George W. WILSON brought his entire company from Salem to specially present his new play, “A Social Outlaw.” >From our Boston Correspondent. In Rathbone Hall, Roxbury, before Lent, a “ladies’ night” was held by Elm Hill Council, 213, Knights of Columbus. Fully 300 persons were present, and it was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever held by the council. After the entertainment a pleasant feature of the evening took place. The grand knight, Dr. Timothy HANRAHAN, introduced the chaplain of the council, Rev. John W. KELLEY, who, in a witty speech, eulogistic of the past grand knight, Hugh P. McNALLY, presented the latter, in behalf of the council, with a handsome mahogany clock, gold mounted, with cathedral chimes. The State Chaplain, Rev. John J. RYAN of Cambridge, made a brief speech of the work of the order. A collation followed, and dancing rounded out the evening’s entertainment. Dr. Timothy HANRAHAN supervised the floor. He was assisted by Mr. Thomas A. RYAN. >From our Boston Correspondent. For the week ending Feb. 9, eight children, five boys and three girls, were received into the Home for Destitute Catholic Children. Ten boys and three girls were placed in families, and two boys and three girls were restored to relatives. Remaining in the Home Feb 9, 222 children – 131 boys and 91 girls. The following subscriptions and donations were received for the week ending Feb 9: Messrs. John SULLIVAN and P. DOHERTY, $25 each; Rev. P. COLMAN, Rev. E. J. DOLAN, Messrs. M. F. SULLIVAN, P. LENNOX, $10 each; Rev. F. P. HANAWIN, Rev. P. J. HALLORAN, Messrs. T. W. MURPHY, W. H. DOLAN, Thomas M. WATSON, W. H. HENNESSEY, D. J. DONAHOE, F. A. NORTEN, C.J. HUNTER, $5 each. Gift of Edward FLEMING, deceased, per Rev. J. F. KELEHER, $450. Donations of money, clothing, stores, or any article useful to the children or in the home are respectfully solicited. John A. DUGGAN, Superintendent. >From our Boston Correspondent. The parishioners of St. Malachi’s Church, Arlington, recently celebrated the payment of their church debt, which was incurred in 1870. The celebration opened with an entertainment for the children in the Arlington town hall. A banquet was held later in the basement of St. Malachi’s Church. Covers were laid for 400. The town was represented by Selectmen E. S. FARMER, George I. DOE, and Walter CROSBY, Town Clerk B. Delmont LOCKE, and Postmaster A. D. HOITT. After the banquet, Fr. J. M. MULCAHY, rector of the parish, made a brief address of welcome, and then introduced Mr. Charles T.SCANNELL as the toastmaster. Mr. Matthew ROWE gave a brief sketch of the early history of the church. The Rev. J. J. O’Brien of St. Catherine’s Church, Somerville, gave some reminiscences of the pastorate of Bishop HARKINS. A letter was read from Bishop HARKINS of Providence. Brief speeches of congratulation were made by Town Clerk LOCKE and Selectme! n! FARMER, DOE and CROSBY. Letters were read from Representative J. Howell CROSBY and the Rev. Thomas H. SHAHAN of Malden, a former pastor. The Rev. James LEE of Revere, gave reminiscences of work with Fr. MULCAHY in another parish. Speeches were also made by the Rev. James F. MOHAN of Everett, the Rev. J. J. McNULTY of South Boston. Dr. MORGAN of Somerville, the Rev. P. M. O’CONNOR of Arlington, the Rev. William McCARTHY of Lynn, Mr. Timothy O’LEARY of Arlington, Mr. Thomas J. ROBINSON of Arlington, the Rev. A. J. FITZGERALD of Arlington and the Rev. J. O’DOHERTY of Haverhill. >From our Boston Correspondent. The annual convention of the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus was held in Columbus Hall, some 170 officers and dignitaries of the order being in attendance. State Deputy Edward L. HEARN presided. The report of State Secretary William J. O’BRIEN contained many announcements tending to show the large growth of the order in this State and in the country at large during the past year. There are at present 381 councils in the United States, of which105 are in Massachusetts. District Deputy William S. McNARY of South Boston announced that the committee on resolutions had determined upon the establishment of a James E. HAYES scholarship in Boston College to commemorate the work he accomplished in the advancement of the organization. The proposition of the committee was unanimously adopted, and steps for the raising of $15,000, the sum necessary to establish the scholarship, will be immediately commenced. The election of officers as follows:! ! James F. CAVANAGH of Everett, State Deputy; Rev. John J. RYAN of Cambridge, State Chaplain; William J. O’Brien of South Boston, State Secretary; Timothy CALNAN of Woburn, State Treasurer; Peter F. HANLEY of Dorchester, State Warden; David F. MURRAY of Hyde Park, State Advocate; William J. McDERMOTT of South Boston, State Auditor. Delegates to National convention: Rev. Garrett J. BARRY of Roxbury, William S. McNARAY of South Boston, J. J. GORMAN of Fall River, D. W. KENNEY of Holyoke, Daniel L. PRENDERGAST of Boston, James F. AYLWARD of Cambridge, Timothy Sullivan of Natick, and James E. McCONNELL of Fitchburg. The following were appointed a Finance Committee: Messrs. MOLLOY, SHEEHAN, BIGELOW, McGUINNESS, and HAVEN. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Thomas BURKE, aged about 70, died at his home at 196 Spring Street Feb. 12. He leaves a widow and two children, Julia BURKE and John BURKE, a fireman on the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. He was the father of Frank BURKE of the Second Regiment. Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral. >From our Springfield Correspondent. James CUNNINGHAM, 85, died Feb. 14 at his home at 36 Greenwood Street. He spent most of his life in Ireland, but had lived for a number of years in this city. He leaves five daughters, Mrs. Simon McMAHON of Pittsfield and Misses Maria, Margaret, Sarah, and Bridget CUNNINGHAM of this city, and one son, John CUNNINGHAM, of this city. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Daniel F. O’CONNOR, of North Grafton, a brakeman on the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, was found Feb. 12 in an unconscious condition between the tracks at Hortons Grove, near Providence R.I. He died at 6 o’clock in the evening. It is supposed that he was caught between cars while coupling them. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Miss Margaret E. MOAKLER and Thomas GLEASON were married at St. Mary’s Church, Northampton, Feb 14, by Rev. Mr. LUCEY, before a number of relatives and friends. Miss Mary MOAKLER was bridesmaid and Michael GLEASON was best man. Mr. GLEASON is a mason and a member of the firm of Cooney & Gleason, brickmakers. >From our Springfield Correspondent. Miss Delia (Belia?) CARRIGAN and Jeremiah J. FALVEY were married with a Nuptial Mass Feb 14 at the Church of the Holy Name, Chicopee, by the Rev. J. J. MCCOY. Miss Mary E. CARRIGAN, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid, an John H. BRECK of Williamsett was best man. The couple left for a short trip to Meriden and New York. They will live at 59 Chestnut Street. >From our Worcester Correspondent. Rev. W. E. FOLEY installed these officers of the Catholic Young Men’s Lyceum at the rooms on Sheridan Street: President, John J. HARRINGTON; Vice President, Mark O. CARROLL; Recording Secretary, Fred J. REIDY; Financial Secretary, J. J. REIDY; Board of Government: Timothy J HORAN, Thomas DONAHUE, and Arthur J. GRADY. John J. HARRINGTON, John T. SHEEHAN, and Edward BARKER represented the society at the memorial service in honor of the dead members of the Emmets in St. John’s Church Feb 22. >From our Worcester Correspondent. The annual indoor tournament of the Holy Cross Athletic Association was held Feb. 10 in the college gymnasium. The Holy Cross relay team covered itself with glory by defeating M.I.T. The hero at Holy Cross is SULLIVAN, a new man. He won first place in the 30-yard novice race, and took the prize in the 30-yard open. MAXWELL, another man who has been developed this year, won his race in the 600-yard with comparative ease. The Worcester High School relay team had little difficulty in defeating Boston English High School. Great interest was manifested in the 1,000-yard match race between MOYNIHAN of Holy Cross and McLAUGHLIN of Worcester. MOYNIHAN took the lead at the start and never lost it. The Cambridgeport gymnasium athletic relay team defeated the St. Anne’s relay team in the team race. J. SPLANE, the first runner for the Cambridgeport team, showed great speed. Young McCARTHY of Boston College, with a handicap of 30 yar! d! s, ran strongly in the mile handicap. The final event was the relay race between Holy Cross and M. I. T. Holy cross won the pole, and SULLIVAN, the first runner for Holy Cross, finished ten yards ahead of HALL of M. I. T. O’CONNOR and CONWAY easily outclassed their opponents in the next two relays, and Charles O’CONNOR, the last man for Holy Cross, finished strongly with a margin of fifteen yards. >From our Holyoke Correspondent. Dennis REARDON, 26, died at his home, 49 Bridge Street, Feb. 12. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James REARDON; one sister, Mary, and three brothers, Thomas, John and Patrick. Requiem Mass was celebrated at Holy Rosary Church. >From our Holyoke Correspondent. Father MATHEW Ladies’ Temperance Society has appointed this committee to represent the society at the memorial services in honor of the dead soldiers of the Emmet Guard in the Spanish War: Miss Lizzie LOVE, Miss Mamie WALSH, and Miss Mary HOYT. Miss Bridget POWERS, Miss Mamie WALSH, Miss Rose NORTON and Miss Nellie SULLIVAN were appointed to arrange for an entertainment after Lent. >From our Pittsfield Correspondent. The fifth annual concern and ball of Rabida Council, Knights of Columbus, was held Feb. 13 in the Burbank Casino and, considering the storm, it was a successful event and well attended. The grand march was led by President and Mrs. Edward H. CULLEN, and the dance programme had 24 numbers. The Committee of Arrangements were Dr. M. W. FLYNN, George T. FAULKNER, Edward H. CULLEN, James A. TREANOR, Michael CASEY, William J. JOYCE, Dr. William J. MERCER and James W. SYNAN. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45531 Submitted by: Eileen Gillette Article Title: Reno Evening Gazette Article Date: November 1 1951 Article Description: Lutheran Church Membership Article Text: New York - Lutheran Church membership in the U.S.rose last year to 6,103,784, topping the six million mark for the first time. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45471 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator Article Date: February 25 1899 Article Description: News from the District of Columbia Article Text: News from the District of Columbia Fathers DOLAN and CURRIER will give a Lenten mission in St. Stephen’s Church. Dr. James Field SPALDING lectured on Hawthorne in Gaston Hall, Georgetown University, Feb. 17. On March 10, Rev. John P. CHIDWICK, U.S.N., former chaplain of the Maine, will deliver an address on “The Late War.” This lecture will also be given at Gaston Hall. The Reverend Fathers of the Redemptorist Order began a renewal of the mission at St. Augustino’s Church, Sunday, Feb. 10. Revs. A. LUTZ, William LINDNER and J. De LAAD, C. SS. R., conducted the services. The Rev. Elias YOUNAN, the popular Paulist preacher, will conduct the services during holy week. Rev. Francis BARNUM, S.J., librarian of Riggs Library and curator of the Coleman Museum, Georgetown University, lectured before the Catholic Club of New York city recently on “The Manners and Customs of the Alaska Esquimaux,” and he has gone to New Orleans, La., to deliver two lectures on “An Ethnographic Sketch of Alaska” and “Innuit Philology” in one of the courses of the Winter school there. With the selection of judges the past week and the appointment of committees, the arrangements have been completed for the annual Merrick prize debating contest, of Georgetown University, one of the principal events of the year. The judges secured are Senator John M. THURSTON of Nebraska, Congressman Robert W. DAVIS of Florida, and Seth SHEPARD, LL.D., Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. The Committee on Arrangements consisted of W. F. SMITH, 1900; J. P. Bernard DUFFY, 1900; Joseph LOBIT, 1899; Thomas J. CULLEN, 1899; George GREEN, 1901, and William P. APPLEGARTH, 1899. The members of the Reception Committee are Livingston J. CULLEN, 1899; David J. FLYNN, 1900; John William HALLIHAN, 1899, of Philadelphia; J. ENGLISH, 1900; James M. BELL, 1899, of Scranton, Pa.; Paul M. HEAD, 1900, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and Samuel M. DOUGLAS, of North Carolina. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45469 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator Article Date: February 25 1899 Article Description: News From Delaware Article Text: News From Delaware >From our Wilmington Correspondent: With the thermometer below zero on Feb. 11, culprits were forced to bare their back in New Castle jail yard and be lashed by Sheriff TAYLOR. Some of them, when they were fastened to the post, were stiff from having stood an hour in the pillory, exposed to the chilling blasts. It was the most remarkable punishment indicted in years. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45467 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: Various Article Description: Court Proceedings in Divorce Trial of Edwin Forrest and Catherine N. Forrest Article Text: Edwin Forrest and Catherine N. Forrest had a separation in February 1849. The Divorce was in the Newspaper in 1851, 1852 and 1853. Some of the names of the witnesses in January 13, 1852 are: George Roberts, of Boston, Mass, Editor, presents a letter dated May 27, 1851. Letter dated Jan 25, 1850, Philadelphia, Pa mentioning George Jamison now playing in New Orleans and John Green, the actor, now in New Orleans. Mr Van Buren states he is a native of New Bedford, he came to this city when he was married. He mentions his mother and sisters. Robert Freeman states he resides in this city, he is a tutor at 237 Broadway. He knew Cornelius Wendle,he met him 8 to 10 years before 1852 on board a North River steamboat going to Albany. Cornelius Wendell states he lives at Williamsburg, Kings County. He is a printer. He formerly lived at Albany. He has known Edwin Forrest for 25 to 30 years, since his boyhood. Caroline Ingersoll states she lives at 4 Murray Street. She has lived in this city 4 or 5 years. When she first came she lived at 355 Greenwich Street, for about a year and a half. She left Greenwich St and moved to Hamilton St. for two years. She moved from Hamilton St in May 1851 and moved to 4 Murray Street. She lived in Houston Street in May 1848. She had an Irish girl, a chambermaid named Ellen in 1852 Ellen was not in the city. Calista Russell is a relative of Caroline Ingersoll. Calista was sometimes called Sarah and sometimes called Josephine, she lived in Laurena Street in 1852, her husband was dead. Caroline states she had a servant name Rachael Rinselo, she was the cook. Robert Loehead states he is a policemen in the 5th ward. Theodore Sedgwick, Esq., states he in 1849 he was counsel for Mr. Forrest, he presents letters dated Jan 27, 1850, Feb 15, 16, 19, 1850 from 37 Irving Place, for the divorce peition to the Legislature of Pennsylvania sent to Mr O'Conor. Mr. Randall of Philadelphia was familiar with proceedings in the Legislature of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg. He was working the divorce in 1849 and 1850. John Slatterlee states he was engaged in the Irving House as book keeper in June 1850. He states Miss Ann Flower was a boarder there, she arrived on June 10, 1850 and left on June 15, 1850. Robert Freeman states he lives in this city, he is a tutor at 237 Broadway. he knew Mr. Wendle. Miss J. Clifton is mentioned. Mr. Andrew Stevens Mr. Seaman Cornelius Bogardus Dr. John Hawks Laura Hawks Mr. Bryant Esq., of New York City attorny for Catherine N. Forrest Mr. Ogden, Esq., of Chicago attorney for Catherine N. Forrest Mr O'Conor, Esq., first spoke to Edwin Forrest about his divorce in 1849. Mr Wykoff Captain Calcraft Thomas S. Hamblin Mr Dickson William Henry Scofield is the brother to Charles W. Scofield. Miss Sedgwick John Tristram states he lives at New Canaan, Connecticut has for 16 years. He is a foreman in the shoe factory of Benedict and Bradley. He lived there in 1840. Abigail Seymour Gronly Calfraft states he lives in Chambers streein this city, he met Mr Forrest in 1848. Mrs La Vert was the daugher of Colonel Walton. Mr Parke Godwin Mr Bryant Miss Lynch Mrs Voorhies an accomplished musician is the sister of Catherine N. Forrest Mr Raymond Mrs Willis Mr James Lawson Wm. C. Foster Mr Fortescue is the son of Earl Fortescue and an M.P. for the borough of Barnstaple and lives in England. E.P. Willis brother of Nathanial P. Willis Nathanial P. Willis first met Edwin Forrest in 1835 or 1836 in London. He first met Catherine N. Forrest as a bride when she came to this country in 1836 or 1837 at the Astor House. He was in Germany and England and returned to New York in 1846 or 1847. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45465 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: January 13 1852 Article Description: Tuesday January 13, 1852 Married and Died Article Text: Mr Silas WEBB, of Greenport, (formerly Old Sterling), died a few days ago, age 74. Mr WEBB was one of the early settlers of that town, and took a prominent part in the rearing of that beautiful vilage. Her always contributed largely for the benefit of the poor and public institutions. His name will long be remembered and cherished by Long Islanders. **************************************** Inquest held in Suffolk County, Long Island, last Wednesday, on the body of the son of John REDDY and Bridget REDDY. The boy died of inhuries received from John REDDY. Bridget REDDY testified that her husband struck the child three times with his fist, because it cried, some three months ago, since which time the child has lost all use of its limbs, vmited blood, and pined away until Thursday last week when deth came to its relief. John REDDY, the party accused, has made his escape. When last seen he was on his way to New York City. ********************************************** Baltimore, Tuesday Jan 13, 1852, at the trial of Thomas McCreary, of Maryland, today on the charge of kidnapping. Willaim MERRITT, a young man from Pennsylvania swore positively that Joseph Miller, of Chester County, Pa, who committed suicide, acknowledged to him (William Merritt) that he (Joseph Miller) knew the girl (Rachel Parker) to be Schoolfiel's slave. And that he (Joseph Miller) was to have received part of the reward for giving the girl (Rachel Parker) up. The fear of exposure at the trial is supposed to have led Joseph Miller to committ suicide. ******************************************* Boston, Mass., Tuesday, Jan 13, 1852, Captain Rowland R. CROCKER, Vice President of the Commercial Insurance Company of New Bedford, died suddenly yesterday, Jan 12, 1852, of disease of the heart. He was formerly a ship master, in the European Trade, Sailing from New York. ***************************************** Married at Fishkill, Dutchess County, Jan 6, 1852, Benjamin STRADLEY of Brooklyn, New York to Miss Sarah COOPER, only daughter of the late William COOPER, Esq., of the former place. ***************************************** Married in Brooklyn, Jan 8, 1852, Mebzar F. Hazen to Emma C OSTROM, daugher of A.P. OSTROM, ESQ. ******************************************** Died Jan 11, 1852, Joseph SCUDDER, age 16, son of Jane and the late Reverand Christopher HUNT. Funeral at Reformed Dutch Church in Franklin Street. *********************************** Died Jan 10, 1852, Mary Ann PAINE, wife of Martyn PAINE, of Maryland. ******************************* Died Jan 11, 1852, Mrs Ann MORAN, age 79, cause of death, disease of the heart. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. ************************************* Died Jan 11, 1852, from water on the brain, Corilla Amanda SHEAR, age 3 years, 8 months and 21 days. She was the only daughter of Leroy N. Shear and Eliza E. Shear. Her grandmother was Mrs. H.N. Wright. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45463 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: January 13 1852 Article Description: Terrible Accident, Breaking of a Baluster in Center Street, Six Persons Killed Article Text: Jan 7, 1852, The Comissioners of Emigration building at 140 Center Street had a false alarm sounded, by an old woman who lived there. The building was five s tories high and was used to lodge the emigrants. Over 500 persons were in the building at the time. When the alarm sounded the inmates made a rush for the doors leading to the street. There was a jam on the stairway, the railing of the stairs yielding to the weight on them, gave way. A large mass of human beings were thrown in a heap together. The crowd above still pressed down upon the mass below, crushing and smothering those who has first fallen. The police tried to extricate the wretched being who were wedged between the walls, but before the passage could be cleared, six persons were smothered. The following are their names as far as they could be ascertained: John M. Dalton, Irish, age about 10 years A boy, name unknown, about 8 years old. A girl name unknown, about 15 years old. Mary Murphy, about 14 years old. A young woman, name unknown, about 20 years old. John Glennon, about 14 years old. The following were taken out and sent to the Hospital: John Hawks, a boy, leg and arm broken. A woman, name unknown, arm broken. Eliza Savage, shoulder dislocated Lucy Cushing, internal injury. Bridget Harrington, internal injury. Catherine Sweeney, internal injury. William Wheelan, shoulder dislocated John Eagan, arm broken. A boy slightly bruised, is at the police station. It is thought that five of the injured persons will die. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45460 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: January 9 1852 Article Description: Various Article Text: Thursday Jan 8, 1852, Philadelphia, a man named Thomas McCreary, of Maryland went to the premises of Joseph Miller, of Chester County, Pa., a day or two since, and took a colored girl by the name of Rachel Parker, known to be free, and drove off at a rapid rate. Joseph Miller followed Thomas McCreary to Baltimore, Maryland and bound him over for kidnapping. The next day Joseph Miller started for home, but there are suspicions that Joseph Miller was dragged from the platform of the car, at one of the stations and murdered. ***************************************** Baltimore, Maryland, Jan 8, 1852, We learn from the New Orleans papers that a difficulty occurred in Upsher County, Texas, between Jesse Miller and a Mr. Cleveland, in which Mr. Cleveland stabbed Jesse Miller, causing instant death. One of the sons of Jesse Miller, age 12, on hearing the act, procured a gun and shot Mr. Cleveland dead. The boy at last accounts was at large. ************************************** Jan 4, 1851, John Downing, age 34, drowned. He was a seaman in the late Arctic Expedition, in search of Sir John Franklin. **************************************** Susan Armstrong was arrested Jan 5, 1852 on a charge of bigamy. In August 1851, she married William Symons, and in October 1851, she married William Brown. Miss Ann Peters was a witness at both marriages and upon her affidavit Susan Armstrong was committed. *************************************** Catherine Pool and Anna Smith werre arrested on Jan 6, 1852, on a charge of stealing $20 from Lawyer William Harned, while on a visit to his office on New Year's Eve. They were discharged from custody on Jan 8, 1852, William Harned never appeared to give evidence against them. *************************************** Andrew Patrick and Catherine Hughes were arrested on Jan 6, 1852, on a charge fo stealing clothing, valued at $100 from the house of William Patterson. They were committed for examination. *************************************** Jan 8, 1852, Charles Shutz and Rudolph Klugs were arrested for a charge of perjury, they having it is alleged, testified falsely in a case lately tried in the court of common pleas, in which Mr Edward Hart was plantiff. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45459 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: January 5 1852 Article Description: Major General Bennett Riley Article Text: Philadelphia, Jan 5, 1852, Brevet Major General Bennett Riley of the Army, was presented in Independence Hall this afternoon, with the magnificent sword voted to him by the Missouri Legislature. The attendance of distinguished persons during the interesting ceremony was large and imposing. The sword was tendered to General Riley, on behalf of the State of Missouri, by General Patterson of Philadelphia. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45458 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: January 3 1852 Article Description: Deaths Article Text: Died in San Francisco, Nov 29, 1851, Fanny Ann Dixon,age 2 years and 7 months, daugher of John Dixon and Margaret Dixon, late of Brooklyn, New York. **************************************** Died in the town of Martinez, Dec 25, 1851, John Hawkins, a native of Ireland, age 48. **************************************** Died on board the steamer California, Nov 29, 1851, S. D. Corwin, a grocer of Jersey City, age 23, buried at San Diego, leaves a wife at Jersey City. *************************************** Died on board the steamer California, Nov 29, 1851, Amos Sawtell, Baker of Boston, age 42, buried at San Diego. Leaves a wife and six children at Boston. ********************************* Died in San Francisco, Dec 2, 1851, after an illness of four days, Wm. R. Peeples, age 26, late of Brownsville, Tennessee. ******************************* Died in Stockton, Nov 30, 1851, after an illness of but a few hours of congestion of the brain, Herman S. Root, formerly of Broadalbir, Foulton County, New York. ******************************** Died Oct 7, 1851, at the residence of her son in Whitehall, Illinois, mrs. Susan R. Ross, of Rahway, New Jersey, mother-in-law of Daniel L. Ross all of this city. ***************************** Died at Amador, Calaveras County, on Nov 16, 1851, of typhoid fever, Mr. Charles C. Weeler, from Portmouth, New Hampshire. ************************************ Died in Nevada City, Nov 16, 1851, David Miller age 35, formerly of Upper Sandusky, Ohio. **************************** Died in Nevada City on Nov 14, 1851, Wm. Vandaburgh age about 25, formerly of Dubuque County, Iowa. ********************************* Died in Nevada City on Nov 16, 1851, Marvin McNulty, merchant of San Francisco, late of New York. Died of Chronic Diarrhea age about 45. ***************************** Died Nov 19, 1851, Samuel V. Roberts, late of the U.S. Arsenal, Philadelphia, age 36. ******************************* Died In Stockton, Nov 17, 1851, of consumption Mr. Randolph Griswold, age 48. *************************** Died In Stockton Dec 18, 1851, Seth B. Crocker, age 40, of Colchester, Connecticut. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45457 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: January 3 1852 Article Description: Marriages Article Text: Married in San Francisco Nov 30, 1851, Mr. Adolphus G. Russ to Miss Frances Simon all of San Francisco. *********************************** Married in California on Nov 30, 1851, Wm. B. Harrington, formerly of New Orleans, La., to Miss Honoria Connelly. ********************************** Married in San Jose, California on Nov 23, 1851, Geo. H. Bull, M.D. formerly of New York and Leverata Cesena of Santa Clara County, California **************************************** Married in Sacramento Nov 25, 1851, John Hewitt, to Miss Sarah Swindles, of St Louis, MO. ****************************** Married in San Francisco, Dec 1, 1851, Mr. Nelson Langdon of this city, to Miss Sarah Brown, of Detroit, Mich. ******************************** Married in Sonora, Nov 16, 1851, Daniel Barry to Miss Isabella Ruth, all of Mississippi. **************************** Married at Mariposa, Nov 6, 1851, Mr. Dorsey Ramsden, late of Texas to Miss Uran a Sophronia, eldest daughter of H.B. Cannon, Esq., late of Iowa. ************************************ Married in Nevada City, Nov 16, 1851, W.C. Alban of the Nevada Journal to Miss M. A. Gregory, daughter of U.S. Gregory of that city. ************************************ Married in Sacramento City Nov 16, 1851, Mr William Bailey of the firm of Gilbert and Bailey, to Miss Sarah Bickery. *********************************** Married in Placerville, Nov 15, 1851 Mr. Milton R. Elstner, of Kentucky to Miss Melissa Woody of Indiana. ******************************** Married at Turnersville, Calavernas County, Nov 10, 1851, Mr Manuel Nessemesto of Medina to Mrs Susannah Toledo Jarvis, of Sonora, Mexico. ********************************* ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45452 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator Article Date: February 25 1899 Article Description: News From Maryland. Article Text: News From Maryland. >From our Baltimore Correspondent. Mr. Michael BYRNE, aged 61 years, died February 12 at his home, 1506 Division Street. Mr. Byrne was a native of Ireland, and had been in Baltimore for 50 years. For 10 years he was a watchman at Eutaw Place gate of Druid Hill Park. A widow and six children survive him. >From our Baltimore Correspondent. The funeral of Edward F. KELLY took place February 9 from his home, 404 Falls Road to St. Thomas’ Church. Services were conducted by the Rev. Father SMYTHE, and the interment was in Govanstown Cemetery. >From our Baltimore Correspondent. The members of the Catholic Club enjoyed a musicale at the hall of the clubhouse Feb. 10. The participants were Miss Alethea TURNBULL (Turner?), soprano; Miss Mamie L. HILL, alto; Mr. David E. FRANCIS, tenor; Mr. Charles H. HARDING, bass, and Mr. C. J. LEWIN, mandolinist. These were aided by Miss Magdalen BURGER, the elocutionist. The mandolin numbers of Mr. LEVIN were particularly excellent. Miss Jeannie (Jennie?) RINN was the accompanist. >From our Baltimore Correspondent. The Catholic Club gave a concert of more than usual excellence at its home on North Charles Street Feb 9. Miss Magdalen H. BURGER read most entertainingly; Miss Alethea TURNER (Turnball?) sang; C. J. LEVIN played Chopin’s “Nocturne No. 1”; Charles H. HARDING sang a bass solo, Miss Mamie L. HILL sang, and David E. FRANCES sang two tenor solos. Miss Jennie (Jeannie?) RINN was the accompanist. >From our Baltimore Correspondent. Sister Cecelin, who died Feb 10 of pneumonia at the Convent School of St. Simeon, at New Orleans, was formerly Miss Elizabeth Waters HOWARD of Baltimore, where, before entering the convent, about 20 years ago, she was well known in social life. She was a daughter of the late Charles Ridgely HOWARD and Elizabeth A. WATER, who afterward married Mr. William George READ. She leaves one brother, Mr. James M. HOWARD, of Baltimore County, and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas W. WARD of New York, Mrs. Alfred E. HIPPISLEY and Miss Lily HOWARD, the two latter at present residing at Tien-Tsin, China, where Mr. HIPPISLEY holds a high position in the Chinese Customs Service. - - - - - - - - - >From our Cumberland Correspondent. William MURRAY, aged 38 years, an employee of the Consolidated Coal Company, residing at Vale Summit, Alleghany County, was killed Feb. 10 on the Eckhart Branch of the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad. He was unmarried, and resided with his mother, Mrs. Roger MURRAY. >From our Cumberland Correspondent. Patrick JOYCE, an aged man, was found frozen to death in his cabin, a mile and a half above Keyser. >From our Cumberland Correspondent. Mount St. Mary’s. Dr. James Field SPALDING, Concord, Mass., lectured here last week on “Hawthorne.” The lecture, a work of art from a literary standpoint, was much appreciated by the students. The lecturer treated his subject in a scholarly manner and gave his audience a clear and thorough idea of the eccentric author of “The Scarlet Letter.” His criticisms of Hawthorne’s best known works were interesting and instructive. The students will have the pleasure of hearing the Doctor again, early in March, on another congenial subject “Holmes.” >From our Cumberland Correspondent. Mount St. Mary’s. Rev. Dr. McSWEENEY and Rev. P. A. COAD have left the college for some time. The Doctor intends to spend some months in the Orient, most of which time will be spent in Egypt. Father COAD has gone to Greece for the purpose of study and will remain there for three years. >From our Cumberland Correspondent. Mount St. Mary’s. The faculty has been strengthened by the addition of Rev. Dr. J. FLYNN, LL.D., late of Wilmington, Delaware. He has taken the chairs of Moral Theology and Church History. >From our Cumberland Correspondent. Mount St. Mary’s. The Purcell Lyceum, under the direction of Mr. FARRELL, produced a drama on the eve of Washington’s birthday. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45446 Submitted by: SandyGen Article Title: New York Daily Times Article Date: January 8 1852 Article Description: Estate Administrators Married Died Article Text: Estate of Rachel Burtis late of Brooklyn, Dec 10, 1851. Executers are: O.D. Burtis and J. Carpenter Smith *************************************** Estate of James W. Burtis late of Brooklyn, dated Dec 15, 1851. Administrator: Oliver D. Burtis *************************************** Estate of John R. Le Count, late of City of New York. Dated November 15, 1851. Executor is William V. Le Count. *************************************** Estate of George W. Morss, late of city of New York. Dated October 15, 1851. Administrator is Peter H. Morss. *************************************** Died Philadelphia, Pa on Jan 7, 1852, Rudolph Buteman, age 70 was killed by being suffocated by coal gas. *************************************** Married in this city, Jan 1, 1852, Oliver C. Denton to Miss Martha C. Squire, daughter of Abner Squire formerly of Hartford, Connecticut. *************************************** Married in this city, John W. Harms to Miss Jane F. Squire, daughter of Abner Squire formerly of Hartford, Connecticut. *************************************** Died on Jan 6, 1852, Anthony JOnes, an old and respectable citizen of New York, age 85. His son is A. W. Jones. His daughters are Mrs Gunton and Mrs Harris. His last residence was 165 6th Ave, second street. *************************************** Died Jan 7, 1852, David G. Anken, infant son of David G. Anken, and Mary Anken, aged 5 months, and 2 days. Parents live at 93 Adams Street, Brooklyn. *************************************** Died Jan 7, 1852, Catherine Elizabeth Murphy, dauther of Wm. D. Murphy and Ann L. Murphy, after an illness of two days of scarlet fever, age 3 years, 11 months and 5 days. ********************************8 Died Jan 2, 1852, the wife of Mr. David McComb of the third district police. She died from the effects of a fall a few days since. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45437 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: The New York Herald Article Date: December 14 1859 Article Description: Funeral Notice - DEARY Article Text: On Monday, Dec 12, at his residence, No. 90 Monroe street, Mr. James DEARY, a native of county Donegal, Ireland, in the sixty-fifth year of his age. The relatives and friends of the late James DEARY are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at one o'clock. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45426 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: The New York Herald Article Date: December 14 1859 Article Description: Funeral Notice - CONNAH Article Text: On Monday evening, Dec. 12, after a short illness, Joseph CONNAH, merchant, of this city. His friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Thursday morning, from the church of the late Dr. Alexander, corner of Nineteenth street and Fifth avenue, at nine o'clock, without further notice. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45425 Submitted by: Susan Article Title: The Irish World and American Industrial Liberator Article Date: February 25 1899 Article Description: News from Pennsylvania: Article Text: News from Pennsylvania: >From our Philadelphia Correspondent. A frightful accident occurred on the Pennsylvania Railroad a short distance west of Downingtown Feb 13. The second section of No. 4 express ran into the hind end of the first section. Engineer Joseph SMITH and Fireman CARSON, of the second section, were killed. >From our Philadelphia Correspondent. No greater testimonial could be given to the success of the efforts of the committee in charge of the annual ball of the Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute than the number of people who braved the blizzard and went to the Academy Feb. 13. Mr. T. M. DALY was master of ceremonies, with Mr. Joseph T. McDEVITT and Mr. Joseph C. TRAINER as assistants. Mr. John MARIE-CAMPBELL was chairman of the Reception Committee, which included nearly one hundred prominent citizens. The proceeds of the ball will be devoted to the Free Hospital for Poor Consumptives. >From our Philadelphia Correspondent. The Loyola, a Catholic literary and social organization, founded by Rev. John B. PITTAR, S. J., and whose clubhouse is at 230 South Third street, is contemplating the inauguration of a movement looking to the erection of a large hall in the central portion of the city to be utilized for the holding of the social functions of catholic organizations. The Loyola is founded on lines analogous to those of the successful Xavier Union of New York. The following officers have just been elected for the following year: President, Frank W. BEIRN. First Vice President, Charles GRAHAM. Second Vice President, John KELLY. Financial Secretary, Thomas J. BOLAND. Recording Secretary, Harry A. COTTER. Treasurer, Rev. John B. PITTAR, S. J. The following were elected to the Board of Governors: Thomas J. DONOHUE, James RYAN, Frank J. KERFORD, James CONNOR, Thomas CONNOR, Frank McGOUGH, Frederick BROWN, Edward A. DALY, Frank I. DALY, and James P. FLYNN. - - - - - - - - - >From our Scranton Correspondent. The funeral of the late Mrs. John BOLAND, of the West Side, Carbondale, took place Feb. 12. Short services were held in St. Rose Church. >From our Scranton Correspondent. Mrs. Mary RYAN was buried Feb. 12 from her late home in Bellevue. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dunmore. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of friends of the decease who knew her for many years. >From our Scranton Correspondent. Miss Margaret GANNON, daughter of Mrs. Rodger GANNON of 551 Fourth Street, died Feb 11 at the parental residence after a short illness. Deceased was 15 years of age, and was well liked by all who knew her. This is the seventh death in a period of three years in the GANNON family, Mrs. GANNON having lost her husband and six children in that time. >From our Scranton Correspondent. The Hyde Park Father Matthew Society held a well attended meeting Feb. 12 and installed these officers: J. H. McNULTY, President; Charles CANAVAN, Vice President; John SHAUGHNESSY, Recording Secretary; Michael JENNINGS, Financial Secretary; Maurice WALSH, Treasurer, M. S. LAVELLE, John DONOHUE, and John BURKE, Directors; John CROWLEY, Sr., Messenger. >From our Scranton Correspondent. At a regular meeting of the Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association, held in their hall on Salem Avenue, Carbondale, the following officers were installed. President, P. F. COOGAN; First Vice President, Richard KIRWIN; Second Vice President, William McNULTY; Financial Secretary, J. W. KILPATRICK; Marshal, John E. BROWN; Trustees, Michael McCANN, Patrick HARTE; Chancellor, B. A. KELLY. >From our Scranton Correspondent. Mrs. Mary CALPIN died at her residence, corner of Fourth Street and Bellevue Lane, Feb 12, after an illness of over six weeks. The deceased was well known in the community where she had resided for many years. She is the mother of Common Councilman Patrick F. CALPIN, of the Sixth Ward, and is survived by him, two daughters, Mrs. John FLYNN, Miss Margaret CALPIN, and two other sons, James and Thomas. >From our Scranton Correspondent. The Knights of St. Edward’s of Shamokin held their 8th anniversary in their hall above BOWMAN’s Clothing Store. David DUFFY, of St. Clair, National President of I.C.B.U., was present and delivered an address on “Organization.” Rev. Father THOMPSON spoke on the literary benefits of organization. Mrs. Annie BUCKLEY, President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the society made an address on “Women’s Sphere in the Literary World.” M. F. KANE, Peter MUSLIED, W. A. CONWAY, and Miss Nellie O’BRIEN also made addresses. - - - - - - - - - >From our Pittsburg Correspondent. The new annex to St. Joseph’s Catholic Orphanage, Troy Hill Road, Allegheny, was formally dedicated Feb. 6. There were present 1,000 friends of the institution. Rev. Father John B. DUFFNER, pastor of the Church of the Most Holy Name, who is chairman of the Board of Directors of the Orphanage, presided. Sisters of Notre Dame care for 370 orphans in the institution. - - - - - - - - - >From our Pittston Correspondent. Edward McNULTY, an aged resident of Oregon, Pittston, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John MUNLEY, of Tompkins Street, Feb 12. Death resulted from general debility. He was about 94 years old. The deceased was born in Ireland and emigrated to this country 38 years ago, and has lived in this city since. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Patrick McMAHON, of Wamego, Kansas; James of Sante Fe, New Mexico, Mrs. John CALLAHAN of Port Griffith; Mrs. John MUNLEY, Mrs. CALAHAN, and Michael, of Pittston. >From our Pittston Correspondent. Rev. E. J. MELLEY, pastor of St. John’s Church, at the late Mass Feb 12, read an account of the receipts of the fair which closed a week ago. The profits of the fair are unprecedented, and the promoters of the event are joyous over the remarkable results of their earnest labors. The total amount realized for the new church fund by the fair is $14,255.11. >From our Pittston Correspondent. St. Irene’s Ladies’ Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society has established a custom of holding an annual social event, termed an “at home.” At Pharmacy Hall recently the “at home” was held, and it was a good exemplification of the idea. Members with their friends gathered and sociability guided the incidents of the evening. >From our Pittston Correspondent. The funeral of the late James HEFFRAN of Pittston took place Feb. 12 and was largely attended. The A. O. H. [Ancient Order of Hibernians] Branch 89, E. B. A., and the Phoenix Keg Fund attended in a body. Services were held in St. John’s Church and interment was in Market Street Cemetery. The following were the pall-bearers: James McHALE, Anthony HINES from the Emeralds; James DEVERS, and Michael NOON from the A.O.H; Patrick EGAN and Martin HESSION from the Keg Fund. >From our Pittston Correspondent. The funeral of the late Martin Herrity was held Feb. 10 from his late home, at 416 Chestnut Street. The remains were carried from the residence to St. Patrick’s Church, where funeral services were held. Rev. Father DUNNE conducted the services. Thus ended the life of one who was loved by all. He died at the age of 43 years, and at his death did not know of an enemy he had made. He had been a resident of Hyde Park for many years. The funeral services were attended by the St. Leo’s Battalion, which organization turned out about 200 strong. The pall-bearers selected from the society were as follows: John and James SAUL, Patrick TOLAN, Robert McNICHOLAS, Michael MAY, and John GALLAGHER. >From our Pittston Correspondent. The entertainment given by the St. Leo’s Battalion in St. David’s Hall, on North Main Avenue, was one of the best held in West Scranton this season. The president of the order, Mr. M. J. JENNINGS, opened the evening’s programme with a few remarks. Those who contributed to the evening’s amusement were: Miss Margaret GILROY, Prof. Edward SULLIVAN, A. G. STONE, Prof. FAGARD, Miss Mollie JORDAN, Frank McHALE, Mr. Charles GRAHAM, the St. Leo’s Glee Club, Charles FRANCIS, Augustus PHILLIPS, James REED, Bell PHILBURN, and Lizzie O’BOYLE. Miss Catherine O’Hara, president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of A. O. H., of Lackawanna County, and Division No. 4, of Hyde Park, delivered an address on the subject of total abstinence. - - - - - - - >From our Johnstown Correspondent. Rev. Father BOYLE, of St. John’s Church, this city, has gone on a vacation. He was accompanied by Rev. Fathers Daniel DEVLIN and Joseph Gallagher, of Pittsburg and New Castle, respectively. - - - - - - - >From our Grove City Correspondent. A wreck occurred on the Bessemer Railroad here Feb 13, due to a broken flange on the engine wheel. The engine was destroyed and six cars demolished. Engineer MILLIAS of Greenville, was killed, his skull being crushed. Fireman McGRANAHAN and Brakeman SULLIVAN, both of Greenville, were seriously, but not fatally, injured. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > Brooklyn http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=683 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45424 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: The New York Herald Article Date: December 14 1859 Article Description: Funeral Notice - CAMMERER Article Text: In Brooklyn, on Monday evening, December 12, at 9 1/2 o'clock, George William, infant son of Dr. W. H. and Cecilie CAMMERER, aged 10 months and 18 days. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45423 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: The New York Herald Article Date: December 14 1859 Article Description: Funeral Notice - CALLAN Article Text: In Brooklyn, on Tuesday, December 13, William CALLAN, aged 9 months. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his father, William CALLAN, Herkimer street and Brooklyn avenue, Bedford, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at two o'clock. His remains will be taken to Calvary Cemetery for interment. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45422 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: The New York Herald Article Date: December 14 1859 Article Description: Funeral Notice - BUTLER Article Text: At his residence, No. 400 Second avenue, corner of Twenty-fifth street, John BUTLER, late of No. 21 Cherry street, and corner of Debrosses and Washington streets. Will be interred this (Wednesday) afternoon, at two o'clock. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > New York > New York http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=708 Also visit our new sister sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=45421 Submitted by: Gigimo Article Title: The New York Herald Article Date: December 14 1859 Article Description: Funeral Notice - BARNES Article Text: On Monday, December 12, of consumption, Henry W. BARNES aged 18 years, 11 months, and 2 days. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his brother-in-law M. E. BATEMAN, Esq., No. 230 West Thirty-sixth street, this (Wednesday) afternoon, at one o'clock. His remains will be taken to New York Bay Cemetery. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NY-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com