In Yarmouth History
150 Years Ago: July 1871 July 1st Vineyard Sound Telegraph Cable - Hon. James Buffinton received an official letter on Friday from Secretary Boutwell at Washington, saying, "Instructions have been forwarded to the commanding officer of the revenue steamer Moccasin to render such assistance as is necessary in relaying the Vineyard Sound telegraph cable." July 8th Attacked by Bull - Mr. Joshua S. Bowman, of West Falmouth, was attacked by a bull and seriously injured Thursday. Mr. Bowman had driven his cattle into the yard ...
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