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Captain Pelow, of the schooner Etta Belle, which sunk Wednesday night about 7 o'clock; when about 8 miles off Big Sodus, instead of Little Sodus as stated yesterday, arrived in town yesterday afternoCaptain Pelow, of the schooner Etta Belle, which sunk Wednesday night about …
Something New for Vessel Men and Warehousemen This morning "Chester & Eddys's Grain Conveyor or Shoveler," was tested in unloading a boat load of corn at the Starch Factory. Its operations proved quiSomething New for Vessel Men and Warehousemen This morning "Chester & Eddys's …- A Touching Instance of Instinct Our friend John Smith has a soul within him that can feel for the most insignificant creatures. Says Smith, "I found a poor bug struggling in my wash basin. I took halA Touching Instance of Instinct Our friend John Smith has a soul …
- The Harbor was alive this morning. A large fleet came Sunday and during the night under favor of the northwester making a crowd in all parts of the harbor. Vessel men lose no time. The few days of naThe Harbor was alive this morning. A large fleet came Sunday and …
- The schooner "Isabel," bound from Oswego to Toronto with a load of coal, sunk about eight miles off Sodus Point, on Tuesday last. The crew got off in a yawl and reached Sodus Point about 8 o'clock inThe schooner "Isabel," bound from Oswego to Toronto with a load of …
- The Wayne County Press insists that the vessel which sunk off Sodus, was named Isabel. The editor had been down the St. Lawrence and it is not accountable for what he says.The Wayne County Press insists that the vessel which sunk off Sodus, …
- A Lake Captain Drowned -- Many residents of Oswego will remember, and be interested in Captain James Hardison formerly of this city, and who sailed a vessel from this port. Of late he has been commanA Lake Captain Drowned -- Many residents of Oswego will remember, and …
- Capt. J. H. Gibbs Drowned -_ Saturday night, a telegram was received from Port Sanilac, Lake Huron, saying "Capt. Gibbs was drowned on the morning of the 15th. I started for Port Huron with the body-Capt. J. H. Gibbs Drowned -_ Saturday night, a telegram was received …
- LAUNCHES - Bidwell, Banta & Co., launch to-day a propeller, heavy tonnage, for the Western Transportation Company. Her engine &c.;, was built by Sidney Shepard. She was originally built for Robt. MonLAUNCHES - Bidwell, Banta & Co., launch to-day a propeller, heavy tonnage, …
- The small sidewheeler WAVE (US#26645) out of Bay City was a river steamer of 122 tons, and was probably normally used as a boom tug. This was the end of her. The Charity Islands are in the mouth of SThe small sidewheeler WAVE (US#26645) out of Bay City was a river …
- Duluth reports a freak in the marine business. Vessels are bringing cedar ties to that port for the Manitoba Road and taking back tamarack ties to the Soo from Port Arthur for the Grand Trunk. A heavDuluth reports a freak in the marine business. Vessels are bringing cedar …
- Lake Business of Oswego We give, under our commercial head, a statement showing the principal articles imported by Lake into Oswego, during the past season, with the total value of our lake trade forLake Business of Oswego We give, under our commercial head, a statement …
- Chaumont - The fishing season is nearly ended; most of the nets have been taken up, and the barrels of ciscoes scattered over various parts of the bay and lake shore, where caught and packed are beinChaumont - The fishing season is nearly ended; most of the nets …
- Vessels Burned. We have omitted, in the hurry of making up our list of losses by the great fire, to notice the fact that two vessels, the schooners Arabia and Harbridge were badly damaged by the fireVessels Burned. We have omitted, in the hurry of making up our …
Oswego and its Business In noticing the business of Oswego, we must not omit mentioning a branch, which although at present is only local, yet will, we have little doubt, soon form a considerable iteOswego and its Business In noticing the business of Oswego, we must …- Capt. John T. Trowbridge We regret to announce to our readers the death of Capt. John T. Trowbridge, an old and respected citizen, for many years identified with the commercial interests of Oswego anCapt. John T. Trowbridge We regret to announce to our readers the …
- Preparation for Navigation The Vessels now in Port- Where the Oswego Fleet Are- The Assignment of Captain for 1880- Engagements of Oswego Vessels. Following is a schedule of the fleet which has wintePreparation for Navigation The Vessels now in Port- Where the Oswego Fleet …
- The Opening of Navigation. Arrival of the Schooner Persia from Toronto A night on Lake Ontario in an Equinoctial Tempest Seas breaking over and Freezing on the Decks Booms lashed to the Timber HeadsThe Opening of Navigation. Arrival of the Schooner Persia from Toronto A …
The Washington Boat Yard Few of our readers are aware of the immense business done at this yard, which fast affords the opportunity to note the praise-worthy enterprise of the proprietors, Messrs. J.The Washington Boat Yard Few of our readers are aware of the …- Early this morning it was reported that the schooner "D. Freeman," bound from Belleville to Fair Haven, light, to load coal, was ashore about seven miles west of Oswego and a short distance from LewiEarly this morning it was reported that the schooner "D. Freeman," bound …
