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Death of James Hoard Jr Chief of Police
James Hoard Jr died Tuesday at 1 30 p m at his Hope street residence after about a year long illness. He served as police chief since October 1 1866 and earlier was a member of the Night Watch from 1866 to 1881. He bade farewell to Sheriff Philo V Cady Town Clerk Herbert F Bennett and other friends before passing.
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James Hoard, Jr
Hope Street
Philo V. Cady
Herbert F. Bennett
Chief Heard
King Philip
Providence
Mary’s
Bristol
Thomas Leahy
Franklin Street
Consolidated Railroad
Walter H. Coggeshall
Daniel G. Coggeshall
King Philips
Robert H. Peterson
Washington, No 5
Peabody
Mass
Nutzro
Dexter
Rough and Ready Fire Company
Warren
King Philip Company
Hydraulion Company
Bey
Peterson
Nashua
N. H
Hydraulions
Engine House
Thames Street
State
State Street
Hope
Bradford
High
High Street
Franklin
Hydraulion Fire Station
Bradford Street
Thames
Jeffers
Charlestown
Maass
Belfast
Union Veteran Hireman's Association of
Charles H. Hooper
King Philip Steam Fire Engine Company
Centennial Grove
Maas
Boston
Waltham
Rookdale Park