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      A New Steam Yacht _______ A Fine Craft Being Built at Goble and Macfarlane's The frame of the new steam yacht, Aida, being built by Goble Macfarlane, of this city, for Mr. W.B. Coggswell of Syracuse, is up and nearly ready for the plank. The boat will be 66 feet …

      Capt. Scott's Experience. The calling of Capt. Wm. Scott of the tug John Navagh is fraught with danger and if he wasn't a nervy man he would certainly have abandoned the tug business long ago. It is only a month since a meteor passed out of the smoke stack of …

      The Wrecked Sloan. Yesterday afternoon a diver was busily engaged on the wreck of the schooner George B. Sloan and succeeded in obtaining a quantity of the wire rigging, etc. A diligent search was made for the body of the cook, Mrs. Tackaby, but was unsuccessful. ...

 Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 29 Sep 1885     The new steam yacht built at Goble and Macfarlane's for W. G. Coggswell of Syracuse was launched yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the presence of a number of spectators. The hull of the yacht above the water line has been painted black and she presents a handsome appearance. She …

 Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), 10 Oct 1885     The new steam yacht"33" built at Goble & Macfarlane's west side yard for W.G. Gogswell of Syracuse, made her trial trip this morning. Her owners are very much gratified at the result, and are satisfied that she will be very speedy. The "33" is painted red below the water line, …

      Lake Ontario Fisheries _______ A Large Amount of Capital Invested -- The Largest Fresh Water Dealers in the World. Writing of the fishing interests of Lake Ontario a correspondent of the Syracuse Herald says that at Port Ontario, Sackets harbor, Cape Vincent, Three ...

      Come Ashore The Body of Mrs. Eliza Tackaby, Drowned on the Schooner Geo. B. Sloan, Washed Ashore at Baldwin's Bay While walking along the beach at Baldwin's Bay, about 10 o'clock yesterday morning, Peter Malott, of the Second Ward, saw floating in the water about ...

      1885 DAILY BRITISH WHIG (available on microfilm at Queen's University - Stauffer Library, and Kingston Public Library) ** Note - The Daily Whig only exists for the first 6 months of 1885. For the second half of the year the Weekly Whig was used, both from microfilm and ...

      p.1 two letters about M.T. Co. and exemption issue. p.3 The City Elections - M.T. Co. fights against political opponents; Ald. J.D. Thompson was a long term employee of Company.

      p.2 Incidents - Capt. Donnelly has left for Michipicoten Island, there to examine the wrecked steamer City of Owen Sound, upon which he intends to operate in the spring. Shipbuilding Notes. R. Davis is now building a new tug for Mr. Pickford, to be used ...

      p.2 Personal Column - Capt. Taylor commenced yesterday the inspection of the boats in this harbor on behalf of the Canadian underwriters. He will be so engaged for about five days.

      p.3 Notice To Mariners - Steam boats, vessels, yachts, tugs, etc. Owners of the above property will find sales for the same by calling at the Dominion Express office this evening up to 9 o'clock and Thursday forenoon. H.W. VanEvery, shipbroker, etc., Toronto. ...

      p.2 letter to editor - M.T. Co. - Mr. J. Duncan Thompson has not been dismissed from M.T. Co. - signed Hugh McLennan, President of M.T. Co. - letter to editor - A Reasonable Inquiry - concerning Capt. Gaskin and bribery in election. ...

      p.2 Incidents Of The Day - The ice bridge is nearly gone. The Pierrepont got within half a mile of Wolfe Island today. Jan. 10, 1884 nil

      p.2 Incidents Of The Day - Capt. Savage, of the schr. Peerless, wants $200 for waiting for ore at Belleville. He was adjudged $85 by the court.

      p.1 Completely Run Down - more on Eilbeck-Gaskin feud; dismissal of man from M.T. Co. because he voted for Eilbeck. p.3 Vessel Taxation - Capt. Donnelly thinks the Wrecking Company is being imposed upon by the city. It is asked to pay taxes in full on the ...

      p.2 Registration of Boats. The following is a list of vessels registered at the port of Kingston, the 31st of 1884: Registered under Cap. 41, Consolidated Statutes of Canada: 12 Schooners 1791 tons 3 Sloops 93 28 ...

      p.3 Blustery Weather - 2 barges at Fraser's dry dock and schr. Jessie Breck, at Breck & Booth's wharf, were raised two feet out of water. Jan. 19, 1885 nil (pages 1 & 2 missing)

      p.2 Incidents Of The Day - The Seamens' Union hold their annual ball in the City Hall tonight. The tars have profusely decorated the hall. Jan. 21, 1885 nil Jan. 22, 1885 nil ...

      p.3 Served With A Writ - Yesterday the Montreal Transportation Company were served with a writ, issued at the instance of the corporation. This is in pursuance of the action to recover $2,000 and secure a declaration of the court that the exemption enjoyed by the company has ...