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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 …

      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 ...

      Obituary. Tuesday evening Mr. Hiram Klock, of this city, received a telegram announcing that his father in law, Asa Wilcox, of Three Mile Bay, Jefferson County, was injured that afternoon and shortly after died. For many years Asa Wilcox was one of the principal ...

      The Late Asa Wilcox. ________ (Contributed.) This gentleman, well known in the commercial and shipping circles of this city, died suddenly on Thursday March 16th, 1875, aged 70 years. The death of Mr. Wilcox resulted from a fracture of the skull, occasioned by a fall ...

      The Tug Owners. An Association Formed -- Less Tugs and More Money The tug owners of this city, who have had one or two preliminary meetings with a view to so conduct the towing business at this port so as to afford some little profit, met again yesterday afternoon at …

      Along the Docks. Commodore Thos. Crimmins and John Dougherty have been appointed collectors for the Oswego Towing Association, the former for vessels and the latter for canal boats. With collections in the hands of such honest, capable men, the business of the association will ...

      Along the Docks Many sailors were on a strike this morning for $1.50 per day. The rate is set established, for while some vessels paid the out-side figure, others shipped crews at $1.25. The schooner Annie Minnes, Captain Clark, which arrived in port ...