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 Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 8 May 1952, p. 5     Clipping from The Canadian Champion recalling the founding of the library and some of the services offered at the time of the articles publication in 1952.

 Canadian Champion (Milton, ON), 22 May 1952, p. 5     Clipping from The Canadian Champion highlighting details from the establishment and early years of the Mechanics' Institute.

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 20 Jun 1872, p. 2     ACCIDENTS AT MANITOULIN ISLAND. - A sad accident occurred at Michael's Bay, Manitoulin Island, on the evening of Wednesday the 29th ult., whereby a family - at one time residing in this vicinity - have come to heavy bereavement. We refer to that of Mr. Jas. Hilson, formerly of Nassagaweya. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 20 Jun 1872, p. 2     A MINISTER'S SON DROWNED. - On the 15th inst. a serious and fatal accident occurred at Newmarket. Two sons of Rev. John Brown, Presbyterian Minister, were bathing in Gorham's pond, when they both got into twelve feet of water, and, as they could not swim, their companions gave the alarm. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Jul 1872, p. 3     FATAL ACCIDENT. - Mr. John Gill, a retired farmer living near Islington, and brother-in-law of Mr. R. S. Hall, Esquesing, was upset of a load of posts, the horses running away, and he received such injuries that he died on the 16th inst. Mr. Gill was upwards of 60 years …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 Jul 1872, p. 3     SHOOTING ACCIDENT. - On Friday evening, in Georgetown, a young man by the name of Switzer, accidentally shot himself in the leg while drawing a pistol loaded with buck shot out of his pocket. The whole charge entered the leg above the knee....

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Jul 1872, p. 3     DIED. - Our readers will regret to learn that the young man Switzer, who accidentally shot himself in the leg at Georgetown on the 12th inst. died on Sunday from the effects of the wound. He was very highly respected in the community....

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 8 Aug 1872, p. 1     POETRY. LINES On the death of EMMA J., daughter of William and Hannah Harrison, Milton, who died at the W. F. College, Hamilton, June 29th, 1870. In the 17th year of her age:- Prepare to meet thy God, Our cherished one has fallen In her early life and ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 19 Sep 1872, p. 3     MASONIC FUNERAL. - The remains of the late A. C. Macintyre were attended to their last resting place by the brethren of St. Clair Lodge, and interred with the usual solemn ceremonies of the craft. Bro. Macintyre was not a member of any lodge in the country but hailed from …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 3 Oct 1872, p. 3     DEATH OF MR. ALEX. HOGG. - Another old and highly respected friend and neighbor has passed away from earth, having reached the advanced age of four-score years. Mr. Hogg was a native of Ireland and for many years he has resided in this section of country, leading a steady, industrious …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 2 Feb 1871, p. 2     FROZEN TO DEATH. - Mr. Malcolm McTaggart, of lot 24, 3rd con., Nassagaweya, went to Guelph with a load of wood on Wednesday, 25th ult. In the evening he was seen at McLaren's tavern, York Road. At half-past eleven the same night he was found in his own yard frozen …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 9 Feb 1871, p. 2     SHOCKING MURDER. - A shocking murder was committed last Friday morning by a man named Charles Willoughby, a farmer residing a mile and half from Rockwood - the victim being his own wife. It seems that while under the influence of liquor he asked the unfortunate woman to rise and …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 9 Feb 1871, p. 2     FATAL ACCIDENT. - A melancholy accident occurred at Glenwilliams on the afternoon of Tuesday last, by which John Sheppard, about 8 years old, met with a terrible death. On his return from school, he attempted to get on a sleigh loaded with three saw logs, but missing his hold, was …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 23 Feb 1871, p. 2     FATAL ACCIDENT. - A promising child of nine years of age, named Fanny Bewley, died on Monday last at the residence of Mr. Robert Oliver, Streetsville, from the effects of a fall from a sleigh to which she had been clinging....

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 30 Mar 1871, p. 2     THE ROCKWOOD TRAGEDY. - Willoughby, who was tried at the late assizes at Guelph for the murder of his wife, was found "not guilty," on the ground of insanity. He will remain in Guelph jail to await the Governor's pleasure, and will probably be sent to the criminal lunatic asylum …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 30 Mar 1871, p. 2     BOYS DROWNED. - On Friday, three boys, two sons of Cyrus Moore, of Oakville, and the other a son of Wm. Bromley, of Milton, were playing in an old scow at Oakville, when, unfortunately, it drifted out into the lake, and, being very leaky, commenced to fill rapidly. Young Bromley …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 6 Apr 1871, p. 2     SUICIDE. - A man named John Bracken, says the Brampton Times, living at Caledon East, poisoned himself by taking an ounce of Laudanum which he procured at Mr. Thos. Cranston's store. On being asked by Mumsie why he took it, he answered that he "owed $200 and could not pay …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 May 1871, p. 2     One More Unfortunate MAN FOUND DEAD On Monday morning the body of a man named Jeremiah Douglass was found on the farm of Mr. David Bowman, base line, by Mr. John Knight. The man had been seriously hurt by a fall, as his face was covered with blood, as were …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 Jan 1872, p. 2     SUICIDE. - On Friday last, a most distressing case of suicide occurred in Streetsville. The victim is John Brown, hotel-keeper and Division Court bailiff. It appears he breakfasted with his family as usual, and afterwards went to the stables and, procuring a strap, proceeded to a bedroom ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 1 Feb 1872, p. 3     FOUND DEAD. - An old man named James McGee, was found in his bed on Tuesday evening. The deceased has resided in Milton a number of years, working as a cooper, and, although of intemperate habits, was quiet and inoffensive. He lived alone and had probably died on Monday night. …