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      Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, which dates it and the other articles from the same newspaper as having been written in 1873 or later. The …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Jul 1875, p. 1. Date of Event: 22 Jun 1875     Accidental Drowning A young man named James McGuire, in the employ of Mr.J. Speight, while bathing in the mill pond with a son of the latter, on Tuesday evening, 22nd ult., was drowned. It is supposed he took cramps, as he disappeared suddenly. The young man who was with ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 9 Jul 1875, p. 2. Date of Event: 28 Jun 1999     SUICIDE.-- A man by the name of John Wilson, aged 85 years, who has had his home with Mr. Frank Birdstall, of Meadowville, for the last seventeen years, committed suicide on June 28th. He was found hanging in the barn by Mr. Birdstall about ten o'clock last night. The coroner …

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 15 Oct 1875, p. 3     Fatal Accident. Last Friday evening, shortly before six o'clock. Mathias Zimmerman, eldest son of Stafford Zimmerman, of this village, fell from a load of shingles, near the railway crossing, and was killed by the wheels of the wagon going over his body. The young man had ...

 appeared in Acton Free Press, 26 Nov 1875, p. 2     GEORGETOWN. FOUND DEAD. Robert Harwood, who has for the last twelve years been an employee of Barber Bros., paper mill, was found dead in his bed Saturday morning. He had been troubled with a heavy cough for some time past, but on leaving work at night he told his fellow …

 appeared in Canadian Post, 7 May 1875, p. 2     AN ADVENTURE--One day early last week Mr. John Jegane was in the woods, chopping cordwood for Mr. M---fold. He was alone, and some distance from any habitation. Pausing to take breath he leaned upon his axe, and surveyed the ----- when ------ing he heard some --- ------- he looked behind, …

      Along the Docks. The schooner Kate Kelly, or what is left of her, was floated out of the dock yesterday afternoon so that the bottom blocks could be replaced. It was thought that the wreck would float, as the holes all wore patches, long enough to do the work, but …

      Into the River. Yesterday afternoon two tugmen, Capt. George N. Ferris of the tug Oneida, and "Hunkey" Scott, fireman of the rug Morey, while engaged in a playful scuffle while on the tug Wheeler, lost their balance and fell head first into the river near the foot of West Cayuga …

      Along the Docks. The appraisers, Mr. Humble of Tonawanda, and James Navagh of this city, failed to agree upon the cost of repairing the schooner Kate Kelly. Whether or not a third man will be selected we are uninformed. The barley fleet brings cheer to the hears of many ...

      The schooner Kate Kelly is still in her dilapidated condition in Goble and Macfarlane's dock. If the vessel is repaired as she ought to be (including releasing her from the beach) it will be more than the amount of insurance.

      The Launch at Chaumont. Editor Daily Times: The new schooner was launched at this place on Saturday, the 9th, according to announcement, the day being one of the finest and everything connected with the vessel in perfect order. About 2 p.m. carriages and pedestrians were ...

      A New Schooner. No handsomer schooner has been seen in this port in many years than the new schooner A. J. Dewey, of Chaumont, which arrived in port Saturday. Yesterday she was the centre of attraction and excited much favorable comment from competent judges. The new ...

      Along the Docks. We learn that Captain Berriman, representing the insurance companies, and the owners of the schooner Kate Kelly have agreed upon a basis of settlement satisfactory to all concerned.

      The Kate Kelly is receiving thorough repairs at Goble & Macfarlane's, including new floor timbers, new pocket pieces, new keel forward and aft, new bottom plank on the starboard side, several strakes on the port side, new ceiling where required and new decks. Her bowsprit will be ...

      Along the Docks. The tug Sumner arrived here this morning about three o'clock with the steam dredge Hercules and dump scows which A.E. Munson of Coburg sunk at Presque Isle last fall. The dredge was sold to Munson about two years ago by John King & Co. of ...

      Drowned in the River _______ A Sudden and Unhappy Death _______ This forenoon about half past eleven o'clock a cap was seen floating in the water near the Reciprocity elevator. The natural inference that some one was drowned prompted men in the locality to make ...

      Along the Docks. The schooner Garibaldi, Capt. Tommy Uglow, is to be thoroughly rebuilt at Goble & Macfarlane's yard this winter. The largest fleet of the season came in last night. It was impossible for the night tugs to take care of the vessels and ...

      OSWEGO BELLE Propeller str built 1875 by Melancthon Simpson at St. Catharine's, Ont. Canadian official numer: 71068 137 keel x 26 beam x 9 depth of hold, 462gt 379nt (Canadian measure) Renamed EMERALD in 1880 Reduced to a barge in 1885 Broken up in 1907 She operated out of Napanee, …

      Along the Docks The sound of the caulker's mallet is low. Even timid women cross the river on the ice without hesitation. The ferry boys are praying for navigation to open so they can commence pitching pennies and dunning men whom they never ferried for "five ...

      Lively Times In The Harbor ________ Several Vessels Adrift and Considerable Damage Done - The Danger Not Passed _______ The ice gorge in the west channel of the river, between Cayuga and Seneca streets, gave way this morning about 11 o'clock, and the water ...