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Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1912, p. 7 Twenty-two men out of a crew of twenty-seven of the freighter Florence of the Furness line drowned when the steamer which had lost its bearings in a fog was driven aground off St. Shott's NewfoundlanLake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Dec 1912, p. 7 Twenty-two men out of a crew of twenty-seven of the freighter Florence …
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Sep 1923, p. 3 A workman found a human skeleton in a coffin while digging in the cellar of J. A. Cameron of Highland Park Tuesday. Police believe they are the remains of a victim of the "Lady Elgin" tragedy that toLake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 Sep 1923, p. 3 A workman found a human skeleton in a coffin while digging in …
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 May 1915, p. 1 ...Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 14 May 1915, p. 1 ...
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Feb 1992, p. 184 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Feb 1992, p. 184 ...- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Apr 1993, p. 10 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 1 Apr 1993, p. 10 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Aug 1993, p. 9 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 26 Aug 1993, p. 9 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Sep 1993, p. 16 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Sep 1993, p. 16 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 May 1996, p. 26 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 23 May 1996, p. 26 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1997, p. 9 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 20 Nov 1997, p. 9 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jun 1998, p. 17 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 11 Jun 1998, p. 17 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Apr 1999, p. 9 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 22 Apr 1999, p. 9 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 May 1999, p. 22 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 13 May 1999, p. 22 ...
![Letter written by B. F. Hill [Benjamin Franklin Hill], Benzie County, Michigan, to Alexander McDaniel, Wilmette, Illinois, on September 14, 1881.](https://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/wilmette/WilPL002294769t.jpg "Letter written by B. F. Hill [Benjamin Franklin Hill], Benzie County, Michigan, to Alexander McDaniel, Wilmette, Illinois, on September 14, 1881.")
Letter answers McDaniel's inquiry about the date [Wendell] Alles made his first land claim in the Wilmette area. The letter continues with an eye-witness description of the wreck of the Canadian freiLetter answers McDaniel's inquiry about the date [Wendell] Alles made his first …
J. Seymour Currey, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Dec 1914, p. 6 Hero of Lady Elgin disaster in 1860 has been an invaled ever since that time. Saved scores of lies. Deed given recognition by the government after many years.J. Seymour Currey, Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Dec 1914, p. 6 Hero of Lady Elgin disaster in 1860 has been an invaled ever …
Wilmette Life, 21 Feb 2008, p. 5 The Wilmette Historical Museum will host a presentation on the 1915 Eastland Disaster and its local connections Tuesday at the museum. Storyteller Megan Wells will talk about the events surrounding tWilmette Life, 21 Feb 2008, p. 5 The Wilmette Historical Museum will host a presentation on the 1915 Eastland …
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1913, p. 1 James Sherlock, 85 Years Old, Desirous of Receiving Hero Medal for Work at Lady Elgin Wreck (subtitle) Chicago Woman, Whom He Rescued From Ill-fated Ship, Is Making Plea to Congress for a Reward forLake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 8 May 1913, p. 1 James Sherlock, 85 Years Old, Desirous of Receiving Hero Medal for Work …
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jun 1914, p. 1 H. L. Heath, brother-in-law of C. C. Mitchell, and small son, killed in wreck of the Empress of Irland in the St. Lawrence river.Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Jun 1914, p. 1 H. L. Heath, brother-in-law of C. C. Mitchell, and small son, killed …![Interesting Stories Told by Col. Kidder: One of the Oldest Residents of Evanston Gives Some Unique Views, Which Contain Food for Thought [Henry M. Kidder]](https://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/wilmette/WilPL0123594004pt.jpg "Interesting Stories Told by Col. Kidder: One of the Oldest Residents of Evanston Gives Some Unique Views, Which Contain Food for Thought [Henry M. Kidder]")
Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jun 1914, p. 4 Interview with Mr. Henry M. Kidder concerning his gardens, the history of the Evanston hotel Avenue House, and the wreck of the Lady Elgin.Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Jun 1914, p. 4 Interview with Mr. Henry M. Kidder concerning his gardens, the history of …
Vertical file containing information about the U.S.S Wilmette, formerly the S.S. Eastland.Vertical file containing information about the U.S.S Wilmette, formerly the S.S. Eastland.- Vertical file containing articles about Ships and Shipwrecks near Wilmette or related to the village. Includes articles about the Lady Elgin shipwreck and other wrecks near Wilmette, and a written hiVertical file containing articles about Ships and Shipwrecks near Wilmette or related …
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