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- "We have given up all hope; our son is dead." The pathetic statement was made last night by Captain Andrew Baird in the presence of his heart-broken wife at their home in Toronto, says the Globe. The"We have given up all hope; our son is dead." The pathetic …
- Considerable wreckage of cabins painted green and white and other debris has been found near the Galloos. It is believed to have come from the schooner Mary.Considerable wreckage of cabins painted green and white and other debris has …
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke out in the cupola of the Empire Elevator, owned by F.,T. Carrington and P. Rathbun, and although every exertion was made by our effiOswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 13 Aug 1858 Heavy Fire. - About half last one o'clock this mornings fire broke …
- Daily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In Oswego Sylvester Doolittle Sent Her To The West While The Buffalo Papers Jeered And Called Her The Oswego Humbug Gleaned From MustyDaily Palladium (Oswego, NY), 8 Feb 1902 Navigation In Early Days. First Propeller On The Lake Was Built In …
- H.N. Throop was born at Pultneyville, November 10, 1807. (1). His parents, Samuel and Ruth Throop, were among the first settlers of the place, having removed from the town of Farmington, in the origiH.N. Throop was born at Pultneyville, November 10, 1807. (1). His parents, …
- Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 27 Dec 1904 BIG VESSEL LIES ON RIVER BOTTOM BREAKS FROM MOORINGS AND GOES DOWN BIG JOB TO RAISE HER CORRIGAN & McKlNNEY'S IRON DUKE ESCAPES DESTRUCTION BY FLAMES ONLY TO SINK IN FORTY FEET OF WATER IN MIDDLE OFRochester Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 27 Dec 1904 BIG VESSEL LIES ON RIVER BOTTOM BREAKS FROM MOORINGS AND GOES DOWN …
- Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 9 Jan 1905 SUNKEN VESSEL MENACES BRIDGE CHARLOTTE ORE BARGE IS NOW ICEBOUND BUILDING NEW DRAWBRIDGE Zero weather along the lake shore has placed the sunken ore ...Rochester Democrat & Chronicle (Rochester, NY), 9 Jan 1905 SUNKEN VESSEL MENACES BRIDGE CHARLOTTE ORE BARGE IS NOW ICEBOUND BUILDING NEW …
- Fatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock yesterday morning as the Schooner Philo Bennett, was on her way from Deseronto to Oswego a young man named ArchibalFatal Accident Archibald Woods of Lindsay, Canada Lost Overboard About nine o'clock …
- Old-Timers Sailed Thrilling Races Slattery Tells of Rivalry Between Schooners Moonlight and Porter "We used to see some exciting races between freight schooners on the lakes in the old days," remarkeOld-Timers Sailed Thrilling Races Slattery Tells of Rivalry Between Schooners Moonlight and …
- After Many Years Parties gathering driftwood near Snake Creek, in the town of Mexico Friday found a chair stamped, "Schr. W.I. Preston." The schooner Preston hailed from Oswego and was wrecked on SimAfter Many Years Parties gathering driftwood near Snake Creek, in the town …
- Death of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte The recent death of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte at the age of or more than 90 years has brought into review something of the remarkable career of thDeath of Captain John B. Estes of Charlotte The recent death of …
- Steam on the Erie Canal. - The people of western New York are rejoicing over the success of the experiment of introducing steam on the Erie Canal. The difficulty heretofore has been that the wave, drSteam on the Erie Canal. - The people of western New York …
- Hugh McKay, a veteran engineer, who lived at No. 67 Russell street, Brooklyn, died last Saturday in Coney Island. Although seventy-two years old, Mr. McKay offered his services to the Secretary of thHugh McKay, a veteran engineer, who lived at No. 67 Russell street, …
- The Grey Eagle of Oswego built in 1856. Her owner and master was J. S. Varney of Charlotte. She was 64 tons and 82 feet long.The Grey Eagle of Oswego built in 1856. Her owner and master …
- Canal Navigation. - We continue the list of arrivals and clearance at the Collector's office in this village. It may be seen that thirteen boats arrived on one day. Many unload here, while others areCanal Navigation. - We continue the list of arrivals and clearance at …
- The Oswego Canal is finished and in successful operation. The first line boat passed the locks into the harbor on the 11th. Two elegant packet boats run daily from Syracuse to Oswego, where the steamThe Oswego Canal is finished and in successful operation. The first line …
- CANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in the city of Albany, on the 10th of March, 1826, the following rules and regulations, in addition to those provided by law relatiCANAL REGULATIONS. At a meeting of the Board of Canal Commissioners in …
- Launch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the yard of Messrs. Chaffrey Bros., Brockville, on Saturday last. She is the largest class built to pass through the locks. The launchLaunch at Brockville - A steamer named Bristol was launched from the …
- Launch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. & S. Jones, by Mr. Parkin, ship builder of this town, was launched amid the cheers of a large concourse of spectators. She isLaunch. - Yesterday afternoon, the new steamer Dawn, built for Messrs. H. …
- LIFE SAVERS Visit to the Oswego Station Facilities Provided by the Government for Saving the Lives of the Shipwrecked - How the Men Do their Work - Watching or Wrecks and Training for Duty. ___ The rLIFE SAVERS Visit to the Oswego Station Facilities Provided by the Government …
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