Mandatory sleigh bell law
Sleigh bells wanted – The Montreal Daily Witness Nov. 22, 1879 Now that winter has come upon us and sleighs are the vehicle of the season, it »
Fake it until you make it out of custody
Escaped from Beauport Asylum – The Montreal Herald Nov. 24, 1863 A man named Joseph Gautier who was sent to Beauport as insane a few months ago, »
High price to pay
He pays dearly for pork – The Montreal Daily Herald Nov. 27, 1885 In the Police Court, yesterday morning, D. Leouyer, aged 32, shoemaker by trade, was »
A hard day for horses...
Had to shoot four times to kill – The Montreal Gazette Nov. 10, 1891 Yesterday was a hard day on horses. One had to be shot opposite »
A ghastly baboon's last days
City and district news – The Montreal Gazette Oct. 31, 1892 Cudjo, the frolicsome baboon at Sohmer park, has developed symptoms of consumption and his death is »