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- Brower A. Morgan
Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 2 May 1907 Brower A. Morgan Brower A. Morgan, one of Oswego's oldest residents and a veteran ship carpenter, died this morning at home, No. 168 West Seneca Street. Mr. Morgan was in his eighty-third year. Most of his life was passed in Oswego where he was employed for half a century by … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 2 May 1907 Brower A. Morgan Brower A. Morgan, one of Oswego's oldest residents and a veteran ship carpenter, died this morning at home, No. 168 West Seneca Street. Mr. Morgan was in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - New Dock Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 15 Apr 1870 New Dock- Messrs. Irwin and Sloan are rebuilding their dock next south of their elevator. It is 132 feet front 120 feet in rear and 100 ft. deep. It is being lowered three feet, and rebuilt of heavy timbers in the most substantial manner. The work is under the management … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 15 Apr 1870 New Dock- Messrs. Irwin and Sloan are rebuilding their dock next south of their elevator. It is 132 feet front 120 feet in rear and 100 ft. deep. It is …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Flood at Mud Lock Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from the Oswego river. The foundation of the new lock was completed and secured on Saturday night, and about one-third of … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 17 Mar 1862 The Flood at Mud Lock-- Mud lock (No.4) on the Oswego Canal, which is in process of rebuilding, is submerged by the high water which sets back into it from …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Mud Lock Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially injured by the pressure of water, but measures have been taken to strengthen the work. The whole labor of bailing … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 18 Mar 1862 Mud lock. We are glad to learn from the Syracuse Standard that affairs at Mud Lock are not as bad condition as was supposed. The coffer dam is not materially …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- The Condition of Mud Lock Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that the current reports of the condition of the work there were highly exaggerated. The flood was more severe in the … Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), 20 Mar 1862 The Condition of Mud Lock-- The Syracuse Journal make a favorable report of the condition of Mud Lock. It says: A visit to Mud Lock yesterday afternoon showed us that …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850 Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should see how some tidy house-wives live in canal boats, and how they manage to get along, "keep ... Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Wed. , Oct. 26, 1853 Marine. - The wind lulled early this morning, and but a light breeze has been blowing from the south during the forenoon. The schooner E. K. Bruce which was in a perilous situation yesterday, proves to be a total wreck. She now lies close to the shore, and men were … Marine. - The wind lulled early this morning, and but a light breeze has been blowing from the south during the forenoon. The schooner E. K. Bruce which was in …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, Sept. 5, 1848 The Schr. J.M. Hughs, of Cleveland, while on her passage from the Welland Canal to this place, discovered during the gale of yesterday, about midway between the Eighteen Mile Creek and the Canada shore, a signal of distress flying at a distance; Capt. Glazier, of the Hughs, at once manfully … The Schr. J.M. Hughs, of Cleveland, while on her passage from the Welland Canal to this place, discovered during the gale of yesterday, about midway between the Eighteen Mile Creek …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Thurs., Sept. 1 14, 1848 Communication. Mr. Editor: - Sir, I esteem it a duty I owe to the traveling community to speak of the kind attention of Capt. Gardener, of the Canal packet "Herkimer," plying between this place and Syracuse, and can freely state that for energy of character, and such as required ... Communication. Mr. Editor: - Sir, I esteem it a duty I owe to the traveling community to speak of the kind attention of Capt. Gardener, of the Canal packet "Herkimer," …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Jan. 6, 1851 Loss of the Maid of the Mist . - The little steamer, so aptly named, The Maid of the Mist, and which has played a gallant part in showing up the Falls , to thousands of visitors here, has ... Loss of the Maid of the Mist . - The little steamer, so aptly named, The Maid of the Mist, and which has played a gallant part in showing up …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., Jan. 14, 1860 The Flour on the Lake Shore in Union. - The Rochester American has heard what seems to be a reasonable explanation of the discovery of fifty-five barrels of flour on the lake shore in the town of Union. It seems that one evening about the middle of December, the freight … The Flour on the Lake Shore in Union. - The Rochester American has heard what seems to be a reasonable explanation of the discovery of fifty-five barrels of flour on …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Thurs., March 22, 1860 Return of the Schooner Ontonagon. - At about 9 o'clock this morning, the schooner Ontonagon, Capt. Pappa, returned from Toronto, whither she had been with a load of coal. She left Toronto at 12 o'clock yesterday, without freight, except a few sheep skins, and experienced the heavy ... Return of the Schooner Ontonagon. - At about 9 o'clock this morning, the schooner Ontonagon, Capt. Pappa, returned from Toronto, whither she had been with a load of coal. She …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
