Frightful, Railroad Accident. May 20, 1858.

admin | January 18, 2009

Frightful Railroad Accident – A frightful railroad accident occured on the N.Y. Central Railroad, on 11th inst., by the breaking down of a bridge near Whitesboro, a short distance from Utica. Up to the latest accounts eight persons were killed or have died since the accident and about forty are more or less severly injured. [...]

May 20, 1858

admin | January 13, 2009

The Sarnia Observer and Lambton Advertiser May 20, 1858
We understand the operation of grading the line of the Grand Turnk between this place and St. Mary’s has been commenced at various points along the line, and will be general over the entire length immediately. The whole line is already cut out and cleared, and a [...]

March 5, 1857

admin | January 12, 2009

Notice in the Sarnia Observer and Lambton Advertiser
March 5, 1857
Grand Trunk Railway.
Until it’s completion to London, before starting from Sarnia, The stage will call at the principal hotels, and at private houses when requested.Throughfare only 3.09
Covered Stages – Four Horses – Sober Drivers
John D. Kiely Proprietor
General Stage Office. London, C.W, August 6, 1856