Through the Lens of a Police Officer

Dutifully, on August 19, 1896, Patrolman Michael Mullaly* (1848-1908) wrote the following passage in his logbook. The text is transcribed in its original form: “The Engineer of 503 from Providence called my attention to a run away on slades ferry bridge It turned out to be William Dunn of Ash St. There was tow ladys…

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Category: Fall River History, Fall River Police Department

What Lives They Lived?

This week while I was researching through the newspaper microfilm for obituaries and funeral announcements, I happened upon an article titled: “Woman’s Funeral Held, Was 105 Years Old.” I thought with the recent passing of Sister Andre this past Tuesday, who was 118 and the world’s oldest known person, this article is more relevant than…

Category: Fall River History, Research and Genealogy

Fork or Finger?

Have you ever found yourself in a restaurant and wondered, “Should I pick up this food with my fingers?” Well, if you have, look no further than this 1952 Fall River Herald News article titled “The Correct Thing.” According to author Elinor Ames, one should “never use a fork if the fingers will do it…

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Category: Fall River History

Consumption

Fall River formed its own chapter of the “Anti-Tuberculosis Society,” in November of 1908. One of their methods of fundraising was to sell “Christmas seals” – according to the society, “Christmas seals fight TB and work for health.” By 1950, this rampant and unbiased killer was infecting thousands of people weekly. Sadly, by that time,…

Tag: Fall River

Category: Fall River History

For Auld Lang Syne

All over the globe on December 31st, when the clock strikes midnight, we will be saying goodbye to 2022 and welcoming in 2023. In so doing, many of us have family traditions to ring in the new year – carrying change in your pocket to promote wealth, eating 12 grapes, or hanging onions on the…

Tag: Fall River

Category: Fall River Historical Society

Through the Lens of a Police Officer

What Lives They Lived?

Fork or Finger?

Consumption

For Auld Lang Syne

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