Lizzie Borden Quick Documentary
This video appeared as an on-demand movie on Comcast New England this weekend. It is a brief overview of the case and the scary happenings that have occurred of late.
Say GoodBye to Alice Russell
Alice Russell’s house at 18 Hillside Street in Fall River was recently purchased by SouthCoast Hospital Group, a consortium between Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, and Tobey Hospital in Wareham. That means it will probably soon be torn down and the land used for either a parking lot […]
Lizzie Borden at the Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library
On October 30, 2008 at 7PM at the Brighton Branch of the Boston Public Library, I will be presenting yet another brand new talk titled “Looking For Lizzie: The Mystery and the Myth.” I invite you all to attend! This talk is free for all and is appropriate for persons of all ages. Lizzie Borden […]
TravelWishTV and the Lizzie Borden B&B
TEXT OF THE VIDEO: “High society members Andrew and Abby Borden were found murdered in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts in August of 1892. Both of their skulls had been crushed in, and police thought the hatchet they discovered in the basement was the murder weopon. Their 32 year old daughter, Lizzy Borden, who […]
Salem’s Lizzie Borden
From October 13, Boston Herald: Salem museum puts Lizzie Borden on display for all to judge By Laurel J. Sweet | Monday, October 13, 2008 Photo by Lisa Hornak Only in Salem, where history evolved from hysteria, could a Sunday school teacher as steeped in secrets as Lizzie Borden fit in as naturally as a […]
Lizzie Borden Lawsuit from AP
This from last week: By DENISE LAVOIE – Oct 7, 2008 BOSTON (AP) — A museum and a bed and breakfast have settled a trademark dispute over the macabre legacy of Lizzie Borden, a Sunday school teacher accused in the hatchet deaths of her father and stepmother, a museum official said Tuesday. Leonard Pickel, manager […]
Lizzie Borden and the Fall River History Club
Hello History Club members and interested parties: Our October meeting will be held this Wednesday, the 15th at 6:30 pm in the Fall River Public Library. Stefani Koorey will speak on the topic of “Looking at Lizzie: The Life of the Infamous Lizzie Borden Re-Examined.” Please invite anyone you know who is interested in Fall […]
Fall River Herald News Weighs in On Lizzie Borden Lawsuit
Other than the news that the Salem exhibit is changing its name to the “40 Whacks Museum,” this opinion piece by the Fall River Herald News seems a bit late in deciding that the two Lizzie Borden businesses should work together. I think the lawsuit was great publicity for all involved and probably well worth […]
Lizzie Borden Settles Out of Court
Battle Over Use of Lizzie Borden Name Settled Last Edited: Tuesday, 07 Oct 2008, 12:15 PM EDT Created: Tuesday, 07 Oct 2008, 12:15 PM EDT Legal Battle Brewing Over Lizzie Borden Story Two businesses who battled over the use of the infamous “Lizzie Borden” name have settled out of court. The owner of a new […]
New Lizzie Borden Book
For Immediate Release: 9 p.m. EDT, October 6, 2008 Contact: Stefani Koorey PearTree Press [email protected] 407-761-2361 PearTree Press Announces Release of New Lizzie Borden Book https://www.createspace.com/3354462 FALL RIVER: MA—PearTree Press (http://peartree-press.com/) announces the release of a new Lizzie Borden book: Do Come In and Other Lizzie Borden Poems by Larry W. Allen. For some, the […]
Lizzie Borden and Massachusetts District Court
The United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, is the venue for the federal trademark lawsuit between the Lizzie Borden B&B/Museum in Fall River and The True Story of Lizzie Borden in Salem. Lucky for us, the court offers a two day advance look at their court calendar. If you wish to see a day […]
Lizzie Borden Trial According to the Fall River Herald News
Deborah Allard penned an interesting piece tonight on the goings on in Salem. I quote a small part here but you should read the entire piece in the online paper. Salem’s Lizzie Borden museum allowed to use trademarked name before trial By Deborah Allard with AP reports GateHouse News Service Posted Sep 25, 2008 @ […]
AP Reports No Trial Date Set Yet for Lizzie Borden
Just up on the wires: Judge won’t issue ban in Lizzie Borden trademark dispute 5:24 PM Thu, Sep 25, 2008 | Permalink By Mike McKinney Email this author | Email this entry BOSTON — A federal judge declined today to temporarily ban a Salem business from using a name similar to one trademarked by the […]
Lizzie Borden Trial Set
No not that Lizzie Borden. The Lizzie Borden who is suing the other Lizzie Borden. The Lizzie Borden B&B in Fall River against The True Story of Lizzie Borden in Salem. HOT NEWS: Case 1:08-cv-11341-WGY Filed: 09/25/2008 Entered: 09/25/2008 Entered By: Bonnie Smith, Event Name(s): Motion Hearing, Set Hearings Full Docket Text: Electronic Clerk’s Notes […]
Lizzie Borden: Hearing on Preliminary Injunction Being Held Today
Today at 2PM in courtroom 18 of the United States District Court in Boston, case #CA 08-11341— LIZZIE BORDEN V. PICKEL—MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION will be heard and decided. The Lizzie Borden B&B/Museum in Fall River is suing The True Story of Lizzie Borden, Gift Shop and Museum in Salem for trademark infringement, claiming, among […]
Reminder: Fall River History Club Meets Tonight
Just a reminder: The Fall River History Club meets tonight, September 17, at 6:30 PM at the Fall River Public Library. The informal talk being given by Bob Kitchen is on the topic of early Fall River entertainments, focusing on circuses and wild west shows. The event is free and open to the public. Next […]
Lizzie Borden on Everyday Paranormal
According to JeffreyJustice.com, the website of a psychic medium, Everyday Paranormal will be broadcasting from the Lizzie Borden House on September 25. Along with Liz Souza, Justice will be doing the live broadcast at 8pm EST. “Everyday Paranormal, hosted by Jeffrey Justice and Liz Souza, airs live each and every Thursday at 8 EST and […]
Fall River History Club Next Meeting
The next meeting of the Fall River History Club will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at the Fall River Public Library at 6:30PM. The speaker will be Bob Kitchen who will speak about the early entertainments in Fall River, focusing on the circus and wild west shows. It will be fun! Come one, come […]